Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Portfolio by Alireza Bagheri

ALIREZA BAGHERI 2017 - 2022

Email: alireza.bagheri78@gmail.com

Phone Number: +989361409359

Education

Bachelor’s Degree of Architecture Engineering at Kharazmi University of Tehran 2017 - 2022

Courses

Machine Learning & Generative Design course at Shahid Beheshti University 2022

Post Production course at Iranian Architecture Centre 2019

Software Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe indesign

SketchUp Autocad Rhino Enscape Python

Grasshopper

Language Skills

Persian English C1 A2 Native Italian

Disclaimer: All of the documents in this portfolio were created by Alireza Bagheri.

House NO. 4

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Tehran, Homa Town

January 2020, 5th Semester

Individual Academic Project

Architectural Design II

Ali Javedani

The objective for Architectural Design II was designing a villa for one of the fellow classmates and their companion of choice. The initial task was analyzing the site chosen by the instructor. Students were drafted in 4 different groups, studying Homa Town’s social, cultural, environmental and economical aspects. After summarizing the gathered data, the 20 year perspective for the neighborhood’s prospective future state was drawn in a sketching session by the students. The next step was preparing a SWOT table and distinguishing the threats and opportunities of the site, leading us to design a new master plan for the neighborhood. Thus an alternative prospect for the site was defined so as to change the upcoming detrimental outcomes of the present circumstances.

Site Plan

In the final stage of group studies an appropriate plot of land was identified for designing the villas. It was then divided into 15 segments, then the segments were numbered and dedicated to each one of the students to design. After two draws, indicating the designer and the owner of each villa randomly. I was assigned to design No. 4 on the west corner of the south side for my classmate Ava and her childhood friend Diako.

It is to be said that I was chosen as the curator of the groups by majority’s vote and had the responsibility to synchronize them in order to stay organized and meet the deadlines set by the instructor.

The final Group Model of the Studio

I started the design process by interviewing and stopping by their current homes. Understanding their lifestyles, hobbies and personalities from up close. Listing the features, specifications and their told scenarios regarding their ideal home. The ultimate goal for me, was to fulfill their desires by defining the proper spaces that could answer their needs. During the interviews with the users, such statements caught my attention:

"I would like to look downward on my surroundings." Ava said. "I wish I could get straight to my room as soon as I enter the house without anybody noticing my presence" Diako said. I then designed the house as a machine that would make it possible for them to exactly experience their aforementioned sceneries.

The design process started with a rough sketch of a piano hall, where Ava would play the piano and Diako would sing to it. I then clustered the spaces in 3 different zones based on Utilities & privacy as it was nearly the most mentioned measure.

In the end, Translating my perception of their characters into architectural elements and spaces was my approach for designing this villa.

Diako Ava

Plans

1. Studio Garden

2. Mechanical Room

3. Recording Room

4. Storage

5. Studio

1. Kitchen/ Dining Room

2. Piano Hall

3. Living Room

4. Bathroom

5. Garage

Ground Floor

1. Design Studio

2. Reading Nook

3. Patio

4. Bathroom

5. Diako’s Bedroom

6. Barbeque space

1. Ava’s Bedroom

2. Bathroom

3. Work Office

4. Living Room

Section A

Section A

Section A

Section A

The overwhelming amount of information gathered made it difficult for me to begin the design process for my project at an appropriate point. To overcome this first barrier, I created a number of scenarios depicting users going about their daily lives. I kept doing this until I had an image in my mind of a magical atmosphere, which later became the piano hall, which serves as the emotional core of this villa.

Piano Hall rough sketch

Piano Hall interior

The important needs of privacy and tranquility are met by a variety of vertical circulation assets that layer the house on multiple levels. This allowed for the creation of a variety of atmospheres with different spatial qualities within the confines of a land lot.

Recording studio’s Garden

FOOTBALL HUB

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Oudlajan, Tehran, Iran

July 2020, 6th Semester

Individual Academic Project

Architectural Design III

Elham Parvizi

The objective for Architectural Design III was to create a museum or cultural center in the historic neighborhood of Oudlajan.

The first step was to visit the area, take a glance at potential sites, interview local residents, and personally experience the atmosphere ourselves. With the main objective being to promote social interactions within the area while also linking deeply with the context. The instructor proposed turning the site into a museum of traditional crafts and arts. However, I was capable of convincing her to consider taking an entirely distinct approach to the challenge.

Site Plan

Oudlajan was once, one of the wealthiest and biggest neighborhoods during the Qajar dynasty, however it now lies in ruins. The constant expansion of Tehran grand Bazaar has turned most of the old buildings into storage units. Meanwhile the other habitable individuals are occupied by tenants who are mostly daily workers at the Bazaar.

Concept

During the observations, something caught my eye. I saw many young boys transferring goods with trollies in the alleyways towards the bazaar. The specification they all had in common was their outfits . They were all wearing old football club jerseys. This made me come up with the idea for a hub, revolving football. A subject that could attract the locals, be the missing piece to the puzzle and reform the neighborhood. The Football Hub is a social space primarily focused on football. A 5-a-side stadium/amphitheater with all the necessary amenities, as well as a grand hall, multi-purpose rooms for workshops or different classes, and a gallery at the top, all with a view of the pitch on one side and the historical neighborhood on the other.

Isometric view

Isometric Circulation Diagram

The concept behind the entry tunnel is to make the user have an experience similar to professional footballers.

Entrance Tunnel view

Locker Room

South Elevation

Section A

Entrance Tunnel Showers

Interior views

Exterior views

KBRS/

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Koocheh-Bagh residential Complex

Sharak-e Gharb, Tehran, Iran

July 2021, 8th Semester

Individual Academic Project

Architectural Design V

Amir Bahrami Panah

We were tasked with designing a 7-story residential complex for Architectural Design V.

During this studio, I learned about LEED certification guidelines, sustainability principles in architectural design, and how to apply them to a design project.

To obtain a solid grasp on the topic, I also researched a number of case studies and analyzed platinum LEED-certified buildings.

I tried to make it cyclist-friendly by adding a bicycle track around the complex, as well as bicycle parking and showers, inspired by LEED principles.

Based on the environmental context, I attempted to look at the passages differently, increase the spatial quality, and resurrect a lost atmosphere that once existed in every street of Tehran.

Another goal of mine was to promote social interactions among tenants and to create a sense of community among them, so six different plan types were designed for a variety of households to achieve this goal.

Site Plan

The site chosen by the instructor, was located in Shahrak-e Gharb neighborhood in west of Tehran. The adjacent area is completely dedicated to residential usages, mainly consisting of 4 -5 storey apartments with a shared garden. However on the east side of the lot, sits the high-rise Hormozan Residential Complex towers.

After surveying the site, I realized the dead-end alleyways located on the east side of the lot had an interesting layout A narrow alley with trees planted in the middle, similar to Koocheh-Bagh.

Concept

After noticing similarities between the nearby alleys and the concept of Kooch-eh Bagh, I devised this vision in which the building's passages were transformed into small floating gardens on every other level.

On the other hand, because I've always been fascinated by Moshe Safdie's idea for Habitat 67, I came up with the idea of designing the units in a Tetris-like format, creating a repeating but visually pleasing pattern. However, that would not be the only accomplishment of carrying out this concept, because the adjacency of the unit types would be curated in such a way that different households from various backgrounds would become neighbors and form social bonds.

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Isometric Diagram of Units

Modules of Circulation & Pathways between the units

The final positioning of the units leads to even and odd floors to share the same plan.

Plans Type 1 Units

A1 B1

C1

Plans Type 2 Units

Plans Type 1 & Type 2 Blocks

Block Type 1

Block Type 2

Section A

Section A

Northern Stone Pathway

Shared Garden

COURTYARD CO-WORKING SPACE

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Karim Khan Zand, Tehran, Iran

July 2022, 9-10th Semester

Individual Academic Project Final Design Project

Ahmadreza

Keshtkar

For my final project, I designed a co-working space to address both a personal and a social issue, as the lack of such facilities is widely acknowledged by Tehran’s students, freelancers, and entrepreneurs. To gain an understanding of how to design a co-working space, I personally visited the currently active facilities in Tehran, interviewed a group of their users, recorded their needs, and thoroughly reviewed their previous experiences. This gave me a realistic set of goals to work toward. In addition, I studied a number of case studies and read a variety of articles on the history of co-working in order to gain sufficient theoretical background to tackle this challenge.

Site Plan

The first challenge was locating the site, I started by observing different public transportation maps and identifying which segment of the map is covered best by them. As expected the conclusion was choosing downtown Tehran.

I marked empty lots using satellite imagery and then visited them myself. Finally I narrowed down to a site, a few minutes away from Vali-e Asr square, one of the most famous and well linked squares of Tehran. Also a public parking space is on the other side of the street where it is located.

Concept

After finalizing a list of all the required amenities based on the research, I decided to divide the complex into multiple clusters, each with their own facilities and services. The three trees that had been on the property for over 20 years were also important design elements. The U-shaped plan format was chosen to save the trees and achieve the best natural lighting possible, leaving us with a courtyard in the middle and the trees unharmed. A shallow pool with transparent flooring was also placed in the middle of the courtyard to improve spatial quality and create a unique space. The Central Lounge is also placed beneath the pool.

Adminstration/ Services

Cafe/ Hot Desking Area

Central Lounge

Circulation

Conference Room

Lobby

Lounge/ Dining Area

Mechanical/ Storage

Private Office

Reception

Rendering Station

Reserved Desks

Rest Room/ Showers

Exploded Zoning Diagram

Zoning Bubble Diagram

1. Adminstration/ Services 2. Cafe/ Hot Desking Area 3. Central Lounge 4. Conference Room 5. Lobby 6. Lounge/ Dining Area 7. Mechanical/ Storage 8. Private Office (1-2 Users) 9. Private Office (3-4 Users) 10. Private Office (5-6 Users) 11. Reception 12. Rendering Station 13. Reserved Desks 14. Rest Room/ Showers 15. Shared Kitchennete

Lounge/Dining Area

Central Lounge

Cafe/Hot Desks

Lobby

Reception

Rendering Station

Circulation

Section A

Lounge/Dining Area

Private Office

Central Lounge

Cafe/Hot Desking

Reserved Desks

Circulation

Section B

Elevations

North Elevation

Exterior view - South east POV

Exterior view - North west POV

North-wing Dedicated Workspaces, Lounge, and Communal Kitchen Central Lounge interior view

Thank you for taking the time to read this portfolio.

Alireza Bagheri