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design portfolio | Sami Al Hasan

Sami Al Hasan Š 2007

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introduction academic projects

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01. Blind Musician's Residence (Level-2, Term-2) 02. Housing for Low-Income Group (level-4, Term-2) 03. Urban Transportation Hub (Thesis Project)

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professional work

teaching experience community service

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building projects graphics photography

teaching assistant scouting red crescent society

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My reasons for becoming an architect have developed from what they originally were. Abilities in drawing, interest in sciences, affection for creativity and admiration of buildings were my initial reasons. But, after being accepted into the School of Architecture and beginning my course work, I realized those characteristics mean little in the path of architecture. What matters is the desire, determination, confidence, and knowledge of yourself. The trait that I value the most is my desire to create something that benefits people and their communities. I feel as architect we have to look beyond the confines of a building. Architects play an important role in shaping today’s society. We are looked upon as the problem solvers, the analytical yet creative ones, the creators, and the people with the solutions. Yet, we as architects don’t step up to that role. My goal is to be an architect who can positively influence a community. I am eager to learn about definition of urbanization through identity, presence, typology, and culture. In the future I hope to gain knowledge that will allow me to grow and adapt my perspectives to field.

My greatest goal is to help a community represent their true identity and the place. After completing five years of architectural schooling, I know that I have the abilities to understand the material and its applications. I am willing to devote the following years to a profession with an unknown future, and the desires to explore what I enjoy and feel is right. I realize that if I am confident in myself all challenges can be met. Also confidence sets oneself apart from everyone else, on the path of becoming an architect.

Sami Al Hasan Dhaka, 16Dec2006

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selected academic projects 01. Blind Musician's Residence (Level-2, Term-2) 02. Housing for Low-Income Group (level-4, Term-2) 03. Urban Transportation Hub (Thesis Project)

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ground floor service

core music

1st floor rest/sleep

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Design problem The project was to understand the functional aspects of a residential building for its inhabitants. It was a dwelling for a blind person who is musician by his work. The site was on the sea shore and should house a residence for the blind person who will be able to work and live there alone.

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Blind Musician's Residence Project Yr.: Level 2, Term 2 (Studio IV) Project Duration: 4 weeks

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ARC 204 studio IV 1.

Mahmudul Anwar Riyaad, Assistant Professor Mamun ur Rashid, Assistant Professor Atiqur Rahman, Lecturer

Concept Sound had a vital role in this particular situation. A blind person's main sense of observation is auditory. He has a sharp sense of sound. Being a musician that man's perception of sound was more pronounced. And when that blind musician was supposed to live on the shore of a sea, a constant source of rhythm, that would definitely have impact on him.

Idea The important link of sound was tried to achieve as the key-factor for understanding different spaces. Different zones as: rest, service and work were distinguished with different intensity of sound from the sea, as like: the zone to rest with direct seaborne sound, the zone to meet and serve with moderate and the zone to 'work with music' with complete isolation. images: | 1 conceptual sketch | 2 space arrangement around music the core | 3 zoning based on sound

sound is the key

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regular sound : rest/sleep less sound : service no sound : music

zoning based on sound

Considerations This residence was generated for that particular disable person who cannot see but hear and feel. Functional consideration was orthogonal spaces, guide rails, special treatment for fire and electric switches, surface treatment and other necessary elements.

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Direction and sense of orientation were taken as main criteria for arranging spaces. Orthogonal circulation along with peripheral wall treatment (inclined wall for east-west and straight wall for north-south direction) were used to give sense of direction. Openings were treated as device for controlling sound and wind, which enhanced sense of direction and location for the blind man.

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Space arrangement As a residence the building had two distinct zones: private (his place of rest) and semi-private (area for visitors and services). In addition another zone was completely dedicated to his music practice.

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Arrangement of space had hierarchy, highlighted his work with the central core as it was dedicated to music as the symbol of the building. Other spaces both private and semi-private were arranged around that central core of music. Structurally and functionally that core was the centre of system and gravity.

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recording studio core of music B

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images: | 4 site plan | 5 ground floor plan | 6 first floor plan

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images | 7 & 8 sections | 9 A B & C intensity of light, sound and air through spaces.

D different elements used to identify different positions. E & F orthogonal circulation and spaces.

G the music core as the centre of structural support.

H straight walls at north-south direction and inclined walls at east-west direction.

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Formal expression While visual disability of the man was considered for functional aspects, his identity as an artist was symbolized in expression of the building. It had inclined walls getting an overall look of expanding phenomena of creative activities.

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Concrete was taken as the building material for construction of external and internal walls and as outlook of solidity and grandness of an artist. Openings had been engraved carefully from that solid concrete with consideration for control of light and sound at different areas.

Consideration was for designing an efficient building for an isolated disable man. But at the same time it was tried to symbolize the building with the identity of it's single dweller, not by his disability: his blindness, rather by highlighting that man's ability and work: his identity as a musician.

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12. images: | 10 sketch of idea for formal expression | 11 views A. west B. north-east C. north-west | 12 sketch for formal perception

sound is the key

blind musician's residence

Design problem

The project was to provide housing facilities (Low cost Housing) for the low income communities living in and around Dhaka city. With this aim housing has been proposed for industry workers working at Shyampur Industrial Area, adjacent to Dhaka-Narayanganj highway.

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Housing for Low Income Group Project Yr.: Level 4, Term 2 (Studio VIII) Project Duration: 8 weeks (group project*)

Concept

ARC 404 studio VIII Dr. Khandaker Shabbir Ahmed, Associate Professor Dr. Nasreen Hossain, Assistant Professor Patrick D. Rozario, Lecturer Sultana Emrana Shikder, Lecturer

As the target users were low income group, provision of low cost was the criterion.

But "low cost housing" does not necessarily mean "low quality housing", a certain standard of life, living environment and quality of construction must be provided.

Housing as a basic need would act as designed infrastructure for this disadvantaged community, who can help themselves improving there condition of living. Aim was to play architect's role by providing them options with designed space to help enhanced family earning and to gain proper health and hygiene for individual family level and for the community as a whole.

Idea

Improvement of Health and hygiene and enhancement of family earning were marked as the scopes to work. Individual utility facilities (toilet and kitchen) were allocated even for the smallest unit, avoiding present sharing system.

More priority was given for work space for cottage industries inside each unit. To have maximus use, spaces were treated as multipurpose space with flexibility of use as like “sleeping at night and work at day�. These spaces would enhance existing cottage industries activities in that area helping more earning for the families.

Considerations

Consideration was made for the living standard, source of income, number and age of family members, expenditures for living and existing resources in determining the size and types of units, space arrangement and selection of material and treatment.

Also use of local resource material and technique were tried to adopt with developed system. *Group members: Sami Al Hasan, Aysha Abu Hena & Meherina Afrin

space for financial support

2. images: | 1 aerial view of the site and surrounding | 2 conceptual sketches of multiple, intimate space relations

Part I : context survey living pattern category found on survey (based on income group) type/category

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residential

industrial

commercial

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Head member's occupancy

Supervisor/ Overseer/ Sr. Technician

Technician/ Skilled Labour

Other members' occupancy

female: housewives children: school

supportive earning

shop, supply of raw material

female: cottage industries children: school

monthly income of the family

Tk 16,000

Tk 12,000

Tk 8,000

space using for living

650-800 sft

400 sft

150-200 sft

House rent expence (per month)

Tk 3,000-4,000

Tk 2,500

Tk 800-1,000

Helper/Labour female: cottage industries children: cottage industries

cottage industries , hawkership ++

(excluding services)

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road

rail

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river

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Part II : program generation Housing issues

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images: | 3 site context : 3A services & facilities| 3B land use pattern | 3c communication | 3D vegetation & topography | 4 basic services like water and sanitation was on shared basis | 5 Other family members (including women) support family's income with cottage industry basically grown as backindustries and raw material usage from the surrounding industries | 6 Concern for health and hygiene specially for children was absent | 7 Children hardly attend school, rather they provide support to family.

Available land Units

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36.7 acre (16,00,000 sft) 2,500 units at 70.85 units/acre (BNBC+ standard 175 units/hectare)

Government of Bangladesh, to be repaid by the allocated on a long term and subsidized basis.

Ownership Allotted after full payment Future Extension On the other bank of the Buriganga river.

community facilities elementary school, community hall, health centre, bazaar, community prayer space (central mosque), and central playground.

A vocational training institute for female members of the community and a dormitory for bachelor workers

Types of units

Three types of unit was designed each for a 5 member family. They were 900 sft. (type A), 650 sft. (type B) and 550 sft (type C) based on different level of affordability. ++cottage industries grown on using raw or waste materials of these industries (i.e. cotton extracts from garments, wood extracts, metal wire wastes, Pack-making) +

space for financial support

BNBC :Bangladesh National Building Code

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Part III : design units

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maximum space were allocated for the multipurpose use. Kitchens were adjoined by semi-open veranda and were connected to immediate backyard for household works, which is a vernacular practice. Openings were placed at northsouth ends supporting cross-ventilation while east-west walls were sharing and solid, minimizing solar heat gain.

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Type A (900 sft) 1. Multi-purpose Space 2. Bedroom 3. Bathroom 4. Kitchen 5. Veranda

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Use of local resource material had been planned to minimize building cost.

Burned clay brick was the most effective material for that purpose.

Construction time, cost-effective process and durability were also taken into consideration in choosing material and technique.

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1. Multi-purpose Space 2. Bedroom 3. Bathroom

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Type C (550 sft)

1. Multi-purpose Space 2. Bedroom 3. Bathroom

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4. Kitchen 5. Veranda

images: | 8 sketch of cottage work activities at backyard and at multipurpose space | 10 sketch of space relationship and hierarchy | 11 plans of unit type

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Design considerations All the clusters of different blocks were consisted of mixed types (A, B and C) of unit regarding inter-class proximity. Open and semi-open courts, both shared and private were provided in greater volume respecting the indigenous culture of living and local climatic features.

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Vernacular pattern of living and space quality had been followed in designing clusters. Transaction of indoor and outdoor spaces through different level of intimate spaces were provided encouraging social bonding and neighborhoods quality.

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A 1. entry point to a cluster 2. shared courtyard, intimate community place 3. private backyard 4. connection to open spaces and tunnel of air flow.

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images: | 11 sketch of courtyard environment | 12 sketch of outdoor space hierarchy | 13 plan of cluster | 14 & 15 sections of cluster

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clusters

housing for low income group

master plan

Organization Community environment and social life has been tried to enhance by arranging community spaces, meeting places, playgrounds and common spots. Hierarchy of space in grade of intimacy and volume was followed in placing these common spots.

The axis road (east-west) that divides industrial blocks has been taken as main approach to the area.

The site is bounded by a rail-track at its east and highway at west edge.

Peripheral road-network has been chosen from security concern. Those roads along with green barrier on earth embankment used as buffer against noise from highway and rail and pollution from industrial blocks.

Central community facilities has been arranged at the central part of the master plan for equal access from al blocks, also working as control for main entry.

Local climate (i.e. airflow, sunpath) has influenced deciding arrangement of clusters against road network and void spaces.

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images: | 16 concept sketch of access point | 17 sketch of site forces | 18 evolution of master plan | 19A road network | 19B hierarchy of space | 19C void spaces | 19D built forms | 19E community facilities as control point | 19F air circulation

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community hall medical centre central mosque central playground elementary school bazaar bachelors' dorm

space for financial support

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training centre shops cottage industry grocer shop point entry and control graveyard (existing) secondary plyground

master plan housing for low income group

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Issue

The center of gravity of downtown activities for Greater Dhaka city is gradually shifting north to Joydevpur and Eastward. The inter-district public transportation for north-east bound districts (Greater Mymensingh) should be restricted at the edge of the greater Metropolitan to avoid more congestion at inner city traffic. Rather an interchange to city bus service will provide the link to the centre of the city.

A new interchange will provide access to the proposed Eastern Bypass, which is planned for the area just a few blocks east of the Terminal site, to the Mymensingh-Dhaka highway linking downtown with the airport and with the proposed circular waterway planned for Greater Dhaka city (currently under implementation).

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urban transportation hub

ARC 502 studio X Prof. Md. Khairul Enam, Professor Dr. Farida Nilufar, Associate Professor Dr. Shayer Ghafur, Associate Professor Ar. Shah Alam Zahir Uddin, MIAB (Visiting faculty)

Tongi multimodal transportation terminal Project Yr.: Level 5, Term 2 (Studio X) Project Duration: 12 weeks

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Project Preview

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TONGI Railway Junction

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EASTERN BYPASS-1

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Part I : Evaluation & Survey

Site evaluation A set of criteria was developed to evaluate the site depending on the following matrix: Accessibility - Ridership Demand - Modes Served - Proximity to transportation Interchanges - Access from Adjacent Streets - Proximity to Other Major Destinations - Quality of Pedestrian Environment and Access Site Configuration/Issues - Ability to Accommodate Transportation Program - Opportunity for Creation of Important Civic Structure

PROPOSED TERMINAL

ZIA International Airport

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GABTOLI

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Inter-District Bus Terminal (west bound districts)

MOHAKHALI Inter-District Bus Terminal (north bound districts)

Environmental Constraints - Compatibility with Surrounding Land Uses - Impact on/Compatibility with Historic Buildings/Districts - Other Environmental Considerations

KAMALAPUR

uttara

Inter-CITY Rail-station (central rail station)

FULBARIA CIty Bus Terminal (CIty service terminal)

SAYEDABAD Inter-District Bus Terminal

images: | 1 photograph showing in-city traffic congestion (photo taken at 5:00pm) | 2 transportation map of Dhaka city | 3 aerial view of site's surrounding district.

gateway to the city

(east bound districts)

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SADARGHAT Inter-District River Port

Dhaka city

(south bound districts)

major transportation

arteries & hubs

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highway

bus water

in-city major road

rail

riverway

railway

air

north-bound districts narshingdi

tongi rail station tongi bus stand

kaliganj

gabtoli

east zone

ashulia

Dhaka

abdullahpur bus stand

azampur bus stand

Site It has residential district to its south (Uttara), industrial district (Tongi) at north and commercial points adjacent the Dhaka-Mymensingh road.

Project implementor DTCB (Dhaka Transportation Co-ordination Board) under the Ministry of Transportation, Govt. of Bangladesh is the body master-planning the hub, while BIWTA, LGED, Dhaka City-corporation are the implementing bodies for their respective works at this project.

Land area 25 acre Modes of transport Inter-District bus service required termination end for 16 different routes compiling 400 buses (25 bus/hour). Also 200 City service buses running for 13 different routes towards the city at a frequency of 20 bus/hour are programmed to touch the terminal. And Water Taxi service through Dhaka circular water-route will touch the station in every 30 minutes.

Part II : programme generation

residential industrial commercial

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road water

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Outer Zone

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SPZ 14 SPZ 13.2 SPZ 12 SPZ 19 SPZ 14.5 SPZ 17.3

Tongi Uttara/ Airport Eastern Suburbs RAJUK East Tongi/ Gazipur Fringe Flood zone west

Calculated population in 2016 a) Inner Zone= 8,36,960+2,69,080 = 11,33,040 b) Outer Zone= 5,55,220+2,68,440+1,60,340+3,68,480 = 13,52,480 ++ Calculated users +

Inner Zone Outer Zone

Total Population Working population (in 2016*) ( 30% of total*)

11,33,040 13,52,480

3,39,912 4,05,744

Commuter people (60% of working pop*)

2,03,947 2,43,447

Component of the Terminal & it's user percentage 1) Water Bus & Taxi 40% 2) Bus 40% 3) Local Bus 20% +

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Transportation system user

2,03,947 1,21,743

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1,36,789 1,36,789 68,394

programme

images: | 4 land-use pattern | 5 accessibility | 6 major destination | 7 existing inter-changes | 8 site and surroundings | 9 SPZ plan showing the inner and outer zone coverage

gateway to the city

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For the project assumed Inner Zone

Part III : design Concept The main concept for this Multimodal Transportation hub was to ensure fluent and efficient circulation for the vehicles of different modes and their users. The terminal would act as an important interchange hub for the transportation arteries at the edge of the city, while marking the access point to the metropolis, .

Idea All services would be gathered under one roof for effective interchange.

And a massive form with gigantic scaled roof which would house both people and vehicle beneath that and would give an impression of "making access to a metropolis".

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images: | 10 bubble-diagram study | 11 concept sketch of the terminal | 12 view through main atrium | 13 front elevation

gateway to the city

CITY SERVICE Bay

Vehicular Circulation

Inter-District

DEPARTURE LOUNGE

Main ATRIUM Inter-District

ARRIVAL LOUNGE

RIVER Terminal

The efficiency of a the terminal depends mostly on smooth and fluent circulation of vehicles it serves. Accessibility from adjacent roads and directions of routs for different modes were factors considered designing smooth circulation. Through different phase of development and alternation the most possible solution for that particular situation was attained. left side driving loop, frequency, docking pattern and docking time of different modes were other factors effecting the layout of the traffic loop. Use of overpass, multilevel traffic intake made a complex circulation pattern.

City Service Inter-District Arrival Inter-District Departure

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Different edges of the terminal building served for two different modes. Arrival and departure lounge of InterD buses were on two split level of the same edge.

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Opposite edges were used for two different modes, but the arrival and departure lounges were placed at the same level at two ends. Access to the terminal for pedestrian and private were arranged beneath the city service level.

images: | 14 circulation loop for different modes | 15 & 16 concept sketch of circulation loop

gateway to the city

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Arrival and departure lounge of same mode were on the same floor for simple circulation of vehicles. Separate building mass for parking lot was assembled as mark of terminals fuction

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ground level plan

access to the city

2nd level plan

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images: | 17 services | 18 atrium | 19 zoning | 20 internal circulation

access to the city

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Different levels for the different modes of transportation were arranged. A common atrium with 70' height run through the main terminal building making an volumetric connection between levels and activities. Larger scaled roof and span were used to house a great mass of people and vehicles beneath it.

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images: | 21 sketch of internal zoning | 22 view of trusses over city-service bay | 23 indoor view of atrium's roof | 24 concept sketch studying the section | 25 city-service bay | 26 atrium | 27 inter-district bay

access to the city

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CITY BUS

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Access Overpass and underpass were placed to act as intake points for the pedestrians. Also provision for easy access of cab and private vehicles were made.

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Formal expression Expression of form was reflecting the building's function of mobility. Large spanned trusses and curved roof was the visual impression of man's development of technologies. It also gave the impression of urban morphology for the newcomers coming from countryside. primary members secondary members

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Structural system A structural system was needed to develop, which would cover a large span of 135' with extension of about 72' on each side. Load transfer capacity of curvature was used for the purpose. Curved bone-section (which would be moulded to required shape) were used as members to develop a composite truss system. Members arranged at three complementary layers composed a three-dimensional and composite truss to roof the required space volume of 134' by 75' .

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images: | 31 concept sketch trussed roof | 32 & 33 truss study model | 34 evolution of truss system | 35 working drawing of truss

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images: | 35 working drawing sheet | 36 details | 37 working drawing of typical section

access to the city

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My involvement in professional practice began at my forth year of B.Arch by working under a group in a building projects. During my final year, as part of the requirement of my degree I worked for four months as a trainee architect in an architectural farm (Profile Ltd.) which was dealing over 22 projects at that time. My role was to work at the 2nd phase of design with details.

I have joined M.A.P.S Design Ltd. after completing my degree and now continuing with this team of professionals. My role has been now promoted here to the position of an architect for the full length of small scale design projects. Some example of works has been given here, where my involvement was from concept level to technical drawing part.Besides, I was involved in some projects as a free lancer.

I am learning everyday and trying to upgrade myself alltime in the practical field of this very much professional discipline.

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apartment at bashundhara land

2500 sft

project 01

architectural works

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cng filling station & conversion workshop land

7012 sft

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Supporting the demand of the new stream of fuel, that the country has adopted in recent years, many CNG (converted natural gas) stations have been installed in and around Dhaka city. A set of new rule, guidelines and different criteria for this service complex fixed a different type of conception and ideas rather than previous feeling stations.

Being a totally technical and highly hazardous building type, perfection and efficiency was the first criterion.

This feeling station is a part of the CNG service complex comprising a conversion workshop and feeling station and passengers' shop. The conversion part on the left portion of the complex had the control office, workshop and storage. While the right portion comprises with the compressor machine room, storage cascade, cash counter and shop, office for the administrative purposes and toilet for passengers.

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2. images: | 1 ground floor plan | 2 front view of the office mass | 3 site plan | 4 section through double height space | 5 site under construction

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project 02

rennovation of

Mr. M. Bhuiyan's Village House

This project was to renovate the existing old one-storey building into the vacation house and personal office of the client, a renowned leader. As a public leader, large gathering of visitors were expected each day at this personal office and the building had to symbolize the prestige and simplicity. Brick as an indigenous material was planned to use for fenestration to represent orientation, prestige and simplicity.

The old structure was a composite one and was vulnerable in some parts including the roof. Also the service lines (i.e plumbing, electrical) needed to be relocated.

New requirement had some added rooms including a office and study, waiting space, a large dining and an additional bathroom.

The challenge was to accommodate this new programme with minimum shift of internal wall, as the walls were load-bearing. some internal walls were shifted carefully, windows were enlarged, and walls and columns were reinforced.

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images: | 1 detail of brick bonding at elevations | 2 working drawing | 3 detail of joints | 4 south-east view of the old building | 5 south-east view of the new building

architectural works

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During my study-years of B.Arch, I used to work as concept developer and graphic designer in a corporate farm (inGreek Pvt. Ltd.) and also as a free-lancer for professional projects. In person, graphic design is hobby to me, where I feel pretty much enlighten in working with compositions. But the experience of working in a professional environment has added me some different taste of working with materials, using fixed time-frame, team work, and understanding the demand of people.

Corel Draw (v8-13), Photoshop(v6-CS2), Flash(v6-MX) and Illustrator was my tools in computer graphics, while pen, pencil and poster colour were my media of manual graphics.

posters

illustrations & cartoons

logos

package & palmlet

business identity

al cnghossain cng

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CONVERSION

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CAR WASH

OIL CHANGE SERVICING

al hossain cng

al hossain cng

Al-Hossain CNG CONVERSION WORKSHOP

Al-Hossain CNG FILLING STATION Al-Hossain CNG CONVERSION WORKSHOP 340/A South Jatrabari, Dhaka Phone: 7520578, 7517634 Mobile: 0192075831 , 0171594904 E-mail: alhosain@aitlbd.net

graphics

340/A South Jatrabari, Dhaka Phone: 7801250, 7512336, 019207583 E-mail: alhossain@bdonline.net

As an essential part of architectural documentation and survey, photography course (elementary level) was taught during B.Arch study. For course assignments and later on project survey and documentation purpose I had to make my SLR camera an essential tool of study. Meanwhile photography had already grown hobby to me. During project works I would like to take snaps of things around me. Just being an amateur in photography I use to enjoy the art of lens and shutter with the play of colours, composition of light and shadow, frame of expressions and moments.

Here are a part of my collection, which are the arbitrary snaps, taken during my regular project works. I believe these are also an important part of my efforts to be responsive to my surroundings as a designer.

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teaching experience Teaching Assistant

department of architecture northsouth university, dhaka summer2006 fall2006 spring2007

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I am currently working as a part-time Teaching Assistant at the Department of Architecture, North South University, Dhaka. I have started here on last summer semester (May 2006) just some days after completing my B.Arch. I am continuing for the third semester in this school as a TA besides my work as an architect. From the very beginning I have always felt enthusiast in sharing knowledge, guiding young learners what I am experiencing everyday in my profession. I also feel very much endeavored in learning from the students, core teacher and the visiting jury everyday. It is really a great experience in working with studios.

nafiz chowdhury, project: club-oh-six (club 06), duration : 5 weeks

shaon arafath sumit | project: work station | duration : 2 weeks m.m. alam kaiser | project: club-oh-six | duration : 5 weeks

rowful munir, project: club-oh-six, duration : 5 weeks CONCEPT :

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Inspired from a pyramid deform by an earth quake.

B Y ENTR

B U IL

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SITE PLAN @1'=16" N Ground floor plan at 5' level B'

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F EM

SECTION AA'

Site plan ALE

Site Plan at 1/16"=1'0"

PLAN @ 21' LEVEL OF "A" Section BB'

ARC213 design studio 3

FALL 2006 core teacher : Ar. Mujtaba Ahsan

B.Arch(BUET,Dhaka), Arch D.(U.Hawaii,US)

Section AA' North Elevation

West Elevation

Objective of the studio Student should have clear understanding of functional aspects of design, related to human Ergonomics. Also it is aimed in developing the notion about relating function and aesthetics.

Here my role was to assist the core teacher in preparing class plan, assessing the works of the students, maintain all the data of the class. As second year studio the students could have criticism, guidance in solving their design problem.

nashid, shaoib, samara (from left to right) | project: dormitory unit | duration : 3 weeks

project: dormitory unit

duration : 3 weeks

saima khan(top), shaon (right), project: club-oh-six, duration : 5 weeks

ARC111 design studio 1

SPRING 2007 core teacher : Ar. Shahriar Iqbal Raj B.Arch(BUET,Dhaka), M.Sc(NCastle,UK)

Objective of the course This studio is the orientation to architecture for the 1st year student, it is important to do by making a clear and effective start for them. Understanding of architecture, its way of thinking and process of work begins from this studio with the very beginning task of 2D compositions. This studio guides the studio understanding some basic principles behind designing and motivating a new perception for their surroundings.

My role here was to assist the core teacher with the regular tasks of preparing projects, maintaining all the data of the class. Besides assessing the student's projects, advising them with their works are also a major role for me.

ARC123 architectural graphics 2 SUMMER 2006, FALL 2006

core teacher : Ar. Arefin Ibrahim B.Arch(BUET,Dhaka), M.Sc(US)

ARC112 architectural graphics 1 SUMMER 2006

core teacher : Ar. Shahriar Iqbal Raj B.Arch(BUET,Dhaka), M.Sc(NCastle,UK)

Objective of the course Graphics 2 is for the 1st year second semester students, who are taught the basics of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software as a tool for design presentations. Aim was to make students' orientation to computer as a tool, after learning the basics of architectural graphics in their previous class (Graphics 1).

The students in their final project prepare drawing of a historical building they have already surveyed in their Observation course.

My role here was to assist the core teacher as usual in preparing projects, assessing the works of the students, instructing graphics and CAD software at the lab and maintaining all the data of the class.

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workshop & training "Old but New:: New but Old" workshop on heritage conservation

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Department of Architecture, North South University, Dhaka British Council, Dhaka & SEARCH(Settlement Environment Architecture Research Collaboration Help)

from March 15 to 17, 2007 at Dhaka

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The workshop focused on conservation methods practicing in the world, present situation in Bangladesh, guideline proposals for authorities, and action plan for the mis-practice done at the world heritage site Panam Nagar by the Archeology dept. Six sessions in three days were scheduled with lectures, presentations, site visit, panel discussion, group analysis and exhibition of documentation works.

Participation from related fields of professionals (i.e. architects, archeologists, engineers, planners, social movement leaders, journalists, government authoriites, nature group and study groups) made the sessions more live and rich. Two case studies were presented

by Ar. Michael Morrison from Britain and by Mr. Shams Imon from Macau on implementations.

Personally this workshop was a real experience of share and exchange of ideas and knowledge with experts in related fields. The process was more learning for me.

Workshop on Heritage Conservation

Wo r k s h o p o n H e r i t a g e C o n s e r v a t i o n

organized by

Old but New New but Old

Old but New New but Old

"Old but New :: New but Old" Workshop on Heritage Conservation

organized by

Settlement Environment Architecture Research Collaboration Help

Department of Architecture

North South University in partnership with

BRITISH COUNCIL

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community& service workshop training

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community service scouting red crescent society

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Red Crescent Society

Volunteer (1998-2007): Narayanganj Unit of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society.

Life-time Member (2007-to date): Narayanganj Unit of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society.

Participation in Blood donation camps, Charity healthcare camps in Narayanganj town as a volunteer.

The Mission: The mission of The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRCRC) is to improve the lives of vulnerable people, who are at greatest risk from situations that threaten their survival, or their capacity to live with an acceptable level of social and economic security and human dignity by mobilizing the power of humanity. Often, these are victims of natural disasters, poverty brought about by socio-economic crises, refugees, and victims of health emergencies.

My Participation

The mission and contribution of Red Crescent Society has motivated me to be included in the team with noble goal. I feel always proud to be as a small part of a great mission of charity and humanity.

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Red Crescent Society

community service

Role of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BRCS): Bangladesh Red Crescent Society as a member of The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies(IFRCRC) act as auxiliary to the public authorities of Bangladesh in the humanitarian field and provide a range of services including disaster relief, health and social programmes.

Role of Units: Local units under the National Society BRCS work for the programmes and services those address both immediate and long-term needs and include: +emergency shelter, food and medicine + water and sanitation +restoring family contact for disaster victims + disaster preparedness + community-based health and care + first aid training and activities +control and prevention of diseases +HIV/AIDS prevention + blood donor recruitment, collection and supply + youth and volunteer activities The promotion of humanitarian values is an intrinsic part of all activities. BRCS as a National Society conduct campaigns and speak on behalf of vulnerable people in their own countries.

Scouting

Cub Scout membership (1988-1992) Participation in the Bangladesh National & Asia-Pacific Regional Cub Camporee in 1992 as a member of Narayanganj Cub Contingent.

Boy Scout : Standard Badge membership (1992-1995) Participation in regional Scout Camps, Traffic Awareness Week, Vaccination Programmes, Flood relief program in 1998 flood in Narayanganj (as a former scout member).

Mission: As a global Movement, through which young people can make a significant contribution to society by working with young people in the aim of creating a better world.

Scouting is entering its second century as an influential, value-based educational Movement focused on achieving its mission, involving young people working together to develop their full potential, supported by adults who are willing and able to carry out their educational role.

The mission of Scouting is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society.

This is achieved by: * involving them throughout their formative years in a non-formal educational process * using a specific method that makes each individual the principal agent of his or her development as a self-reliant, supportive, responsible and committed person * assisting them to establish a value system based upon spiritual, social and personal principles as expressed in the Promise and Law.

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Scouting is seen as a dynamic, innovative Movement with adequate resources, simple structures and democratic decision making processes where organization, management and communication are effective at all levels.

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