AmirMohammad Azizi_Academic Portfolio_2024

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AMIR MOHAMMAD

Azizi l Resume l

Email: amirmohammadazizi@gmail.com

Site: http://dnaarchitects.tilda.ws/

Linkedin: AmirMohammad Azizi

Instagram: Imamirz

Phone: +98 (912) 743-7153

Location: Zanjan, Iran

About Me: I 31 May, 1995 I

I am an architect holding a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Architectural Technology. With over 5 years of experience, I have participated in a variety of research-based and professional projects, including competitions, workshops, design projects, and even furniture design. My architectural approach prioritizes simplicity and minimalism, while also drawing inspiration from technological advancements. I am passionate about the creative process, from the initial concept to designing the fabrication details. I believe architecture has the power to improve lives, and I strive to utilize the latest technologies and software to design creative, comfortable, and efficient spaces and structures.

M.Sc. in Architectural Technology – Bionic Architecture, Shahid Beheshti University I 2018 - 2021

B.Sc. in Architectural Engineering, Zanjan University I 2012 - 2017

Experiences:

Robatic Mark Making I Acadia, Online Workshop I 2022 -Washington University, Washington, USA

Kinectoscapes I DigitalFutures, Online Workshop I 2021 -Washington University, Washington, USA

Bamboo-Bam, Construction Workshop I 2021 -Virginia Tech & University of Art, Tehran, Iran

Digital Digital Fabrication, Online Workshop I 2020 -Kent State University, Kent, USA-

Professional Experience:

Architectural Designer, Hybrid, since 2024 l Especially on Tiny House Designing section l Conceptual Design, 3D Modeling, Visualization -SAGHFF Studio, Tehran, Iran

Co-Founder of DNA Architects, since 2023 Architecture studio

Architectural Designer, Remote I 2023 Conceptual Design, 3D Modeling, Rendering, presenting -AZIZI DEVELOPMENT, Dubai, UAE

Architectural Designer, Remote I 2020-2022 Drafting, 3D Modeling, Rendering & Presenting -Iman Amini Architects, California, USA

Achievements:

Special Mention Winner in GoldenTrezzini Awards I 2021

Honorable Mention in Container City UNI.xyz Competition I 2020

First Place in “Digital Digital Fabrication workshop” I 2020

Fabrication Skills:

3d printing (cura software)

• Roboric Arm stimulation (Kuka)

Laser Cutting

• CNC

Languages: Persian(Native), English, Turkish

Second Ranked Student in M.Sc. Program in SBU I 2020

Competencies/skills:

• Rhinoceros Grasshopper

• Python scripting Autocad

• Revit

• 3Dmax

Maya

• Sketchup Etabs

• Lumion Vray Enscape

• Photoshop Indesign

• Premiere Pro Illustrator

References:

Mohammad Tahsildoost m_tahsildoost@sbu.ac.ir Mahmood Hosseini Mahmood.hosseini@emu.edu.tr

Alireza Rahmati al_rahmati@sbu.ac.ir

ROBATIC MARK MAKING WWF Observation Cabins
Gecon
Boundary, A Robot’s Dream Intelligent Adaptive System for HVAC
Bamboo - Bam Mahallat Stadium
- Tehran Hotel
ACADIA - Hybrids & Haecceities

ROBATIC MARK MAKING

ACADIA - Hybrids & Haecceities

Type: Workshop I Robotic

Supervisors: Sara Codarin & Karl Daubmann

Affiliation: Lawrence Technological University

Link to the project: Link

This workshop, traces the process of re-learning to paint but this time using a retired automotive welding robot as an extension of our hands. Parametrically designed drawings has been implemented robotically using a soft brush as a means to share different attempts and reflections on the successes and failures of this type of work. The soft brush will navigate the 2.5D space and dissolve the rigorous digital inputs into unique ink marks. The outcomes documented the various attempts, iterations, parameters, and variables against the circumstances of the pen, paper, humidity, and whim of the designers.

Robatic Mark Making Acadia Workshop

2.5D Modeling

A smooth brush has been attached to the robot to draw the patterns generated by specific algorithms in Grasshopper. Three main systems for generating drawings were discussed during the sessions by which each participant used them to generate several alternatives. Then each alternative had itteration based on the distance brush had from the paper. This distance and the density of the lines in each patterns resulted in different contrasts which we can see in below.

Isometric View Isometric

The contouring method between two designed curves to generate patterns.

Using the magnetic field algorithm with different pivots

Simulating the flow pattern by determining the gravity points and the quantity of force

Curve
Flow
Field

Modeling

scripting

Rendering

Presentation

WWF Observation Cabins

A visitor center & 3 observation points

Type: Competition I Public Building

Location: Lagoon of Orbetello, Italy

Status: Yac Competition Nominee I Special Mention Winner in Best Project of Public Building or facility by Golden Trezzini Awards

In Collaboration with: Gelareh Sanei, Nahal Doosti, Donya rahbari

Link to the project: Golden Trezzini Awards

In this project, we were supposed to design three different types of observation points (located on the ground, at water level, and a raised observation point), dedicated to the observation of the lagoon fauna by professionals and visitors, and a visitors’ center. The site of the project was located in the lagoon of Orbetello, an amazing environment rich in different flora and fauna. We designed the project considering different circumstances. The main concept of the project was maximum adaptation with the surrounding nature.

Visitors’ Center

The visitors’ center was supposed to be positioned backward from the observation points as suppportive services. In the facade, we used recycled and reused terracotta shingles which were used in roofs of houses in Orbetello for solid parts of the facade, and polycarbonate sheets for transparent parts of the facade to integrated our design with sustainability and reduce the impacts of construction on the en

2. Simple form with 30° rotation toward the lagoon
3. Basic forms of visitors' center
4. Inside & outside link with mobius strip form.
5. Waves in the facade inspired by the incremental wave from land to lagoon and the ocean
1. Inspiration from gable roof houses in Orbetello

Water Observation Point

The observation of the lagoon from the level of water, which is the least traditional typology since the height of the observation window was supposed to be a maximum of 30

cm above the ground. We used Gabion walls for the structure and used stones to show Tuscany architecture which was based on what could be sourced locally.

This traditional watchtower was supposed to be at maximum of 2 aboveground floors, and maximum capacity of 5 people on each floor. The choice of materials & architecture

promotes spatial and local consciousness. Using semi-prefabricated methods and sustainable and locally available materials were the goal of this project.

Inspiried from the Spanish mill in the site
An icon in respect of the site with 360° lagoon view
Sky view & natural light-Gabion walls
Seprate Pathes for normal & disabled people

Watch Hut

This traditional watch hut had to be located at ground level on one floor. Fostering a connection to nature is one of the best ways to spark

the love for learning at early age and cause children to learn the techniques of nature conservation and friendship with it.

Concept development

The general form idea was about merging some cocoon shape forms surrounded in a cube. Inside these hollow forms a friendly and nature

based design shapes our space. Straight contours connect floor to the roof (like trees in jungle) to seprate diffrent spaces and functions.

Inspired By Animal's Camouflage Sense Of Being Among Trees
Getting Lost & Discovering Nature
Accompanying Parents In Adventurous Trips
1. Considering A Cube
Silkworm Cocoons Form
Merging Silkworm Cocoon Forms 4. Subtracting Cocoons From The Cube
5. Converting The Form to 3 Levels
6. Creating Roof & Contours From Levels
7. Final form

Gecon

Designing a Modular Lifstyle

Type: Competition I Residential Building

Location: Tehran, Iran

Status: Honorable Mention in The Container City Competition by UNI.XYZ

In Collaboration with: Gelareh Sanei, Nahal Doosti, Donya rahbari

Link to the project: Uni.XYZ

The Project was about to design a student housing concept made out of 15 shipping containers. This project tries to answer the student housing crisis in Iran by setting up an affordable and adaptable system for plots that have not yet been invested. we set some rules for neighboring the containers properly. Due to this goal we designed a rectangular structure based on modules that their ratio’s are based on container dimensions. However, it is adaptable to different site locations.

Urban Flexibility Design Process

The project is flexible to adapt to various parcel sizes and morphologies. It can be inserted in a dense context or scattered context. On the top of a hill in the city, among a historical context, or a cliff. It also can be bordered by two buildings or have four open sides.

Selecting the appropriate site plan among various solutions

Generating many alternatives using programming and generative design techniques

Determining the basic dimensions of the basic grid based on defined rules

Calculating total the area of containers

Calculating the amount of direct received sun

Selecting better alternatives by comparing the analysis of the previous step

Choosing the best alternative from the options selected in the previous step based on aesthetic issues and architectural qualities

A: Dense Urban Context
B: On The Cliff
C: Historical Context E: On The Hills
Among Trees

In order to decide how to arrange a set of 15 containers made up of two containers with different sizes (40’ ×8’ ×8’6’ and 20’×8’×8’6’), we used generative design(thousands models generated), using grasshopper as visual programming software. The only rules are the maximum number of containers, the number of floors (no more than four containers can stack on top of each other), and the boundary (grids). The criterion for choosing the best alternatives is based on the maximum output area (capacity) in containers and the maximum amount of light received. In the last steps to include architectural parameters in the design, the best one were selected based on aesthetic criteria. Generative Design Process

Sunlight analysis criterion, Received Sunlight in 21 DEC

100
Best Generated Alternatives In Terms Of Area And Direct Received Sunlight Best Generated Alternatives & the final one based on Aesthetic Criterion

Exploded Diagram Space Contribution

In this project, two modules were defined by rules. One with 6 meters long, and the other with 12 meters long. Thus, we tried to design the interior of these two modules based on different tastes and personalities. Alternatives are different in terms of capacity, furnishing, planning, entrances, and quality of living, and users are given freedom in the organization. A multitude of configurations are possible and inhabitants can customize the space with remarkable ease.

Dormitory
Cafe
Public S.
Terrace
Janitor Laundry

On the ground-floor, we designed a greenhouse that uses a recirculating process to grow and harvest plants and farm fish. This place provides an astonishing place where students can interact and enhance their social responsibilities.

Gecon Uni.xyz
Green Wall & Greenhouse

Boundary, A Robot’s Dream

A Platform for Storytelling & a Short Hybrid Animation

Type: Workshop I Pavion

Supervisors: Dr. Ebrahim Poustinchi

Awards: First Place in “Digital Digital Fabrication” Workshop

Affiliation: Tehran University of Art in Collaboration With Kent State University & DC House

In collaboration with: Gelareh Sanei, Nahal Doosti

Link to the project: Animation

This workshop focused on a robotically augmented design using Maya. The workshop was seeking an in-between-between the digital fabrication, simulation, and digital modeling as a possible design and a thinking medium to combine the restrictions and opportunities of each of the mentioned mediums into a hybrid design process. It also visited the idea of a digital fabric and context as a platform for storytelling and atmosphere creation.

The digital medium used in this project creates an unreal environment with a narration. In this platform, The story is about a dark and gloomy crowded city after a traumatic crisis where there is no hope, and robots are bringing hope and excitement to the city. In fact, robots are running a factory in which balloons that are the symbol of hope are made. Each robot is responsible for a specific task. Finally, inflated and colorful balloons are produced and are blown out of the trumpet. In the end, some of the bal-

Story

loons which are the symbol of hope are freed to fly upward. Two robots are standing on an arch which is the symbol of the past. These two robots collaborate and help in overthrowing the arch so that those balloons can spread hope easily throughout the whole city and this action is an indication of liberation from the past and boundaries made by human beings. In fact, this is like a dream for robots.

1. Material Phsase
2. Balloon Factory
3. Balloon Production
4. Flying Balloons
5. Boundry
6. Freedom

Intelligent Adaptive System in Ceiling for HVAC System

Kinectoscapes: Architecture of Performative Intelligence

Type: Workshop I Interactive Design

Supervisors: Dr. Mona Ghandi I Maryam Mansoori I Marcus Blaisdell

Awards: First Place in “Digital Digital Fabrication” Workshop

Affiliation: DigitalFutures in Collaboration With Washington State University & Morphogenesis Lab

In collaboration with: M.H. Tabatabaei, S. Tohidi, P. Alambeigi

Link to the project: Animation

This workshop offers the opportunity to learn about responsive architecture (involves reversible geometrical transformations where the architectural element has self-adjusting capacities through a combination of robotized mechanisms, sensory environment, and material programming.) and building adaptation to human and environmental stimuli. Since environmental factors (e.g. lighting and temperature), as well as user characteristics and needs, are in constant fluctuation, a dynamic architecture needs to predict these changes and respond to them through pre-programmed behaviors.

This innovative concept introduces a smart false ceiling that integrates HVAC duct coverage while adapting to individual thermal comfort needs. Utilizing temperature data from smart devices, the ceiling dynamically adjusts airflow through panel apertures. Furthermore, the system provides visual feedback by displaying thermal images of occupants on the ceiling panels, enhancing user experience and promoting thermal awareness.

Panels opening as data of sensors
Closed Panels
Ordinary Ceiling

Adaptive Design in Grasshopper

Mapping temperature colors collected from sensors to ceiling panels as a pattern of motion and better understanding of comfort zones. Each person’s temprature and motions in the space reflects to this smart ceiling and it responses with colors and providing the comfort temprature for the person. This could cut huge energy use and help the environment.

Simulation is simplified and done with Tinkercad.com

Here is a picture of arduino simulation for one temperature sensor and one led. It will be several temperature sensors and several RGB LED’s for real.

Simulation and scripting, Actuating mechanism

Bamboo-Bam

A Free Form Space Structure

Type: Fabrication Group Workshop I Pavion

Supervisors: Dr. Ramtin Haghnazar, Seyyed Ali Derazgisoo, Mehran Masoudi, Danial Keramat & Jonas Hauptman

Affiliation: D.C. House, University of Art I In Association with Bamboo Research Group, School of Architecture & Design, Virginia Tech

This 3 month-long workshop was related to designing a free-form spatial structure using non-standard bio-materials with the concerns of sustainability. During the workshop, we were divided into small groups and the process included material study, sustainability, computational and structural design, form-finding, and digital fabrication.

Material Study

Four types of bamboo were tested according to assessing their quality, geometrical and mechanical studying and workability. In the end, a native species of bamboo was preferred over the others.

Material Study

Different types of mechanical tests and other methods have been done on bamboos.

Form Finding

One code for each method was prepared to let students easily use and play around with those tools. Methods studied included force density, dynamic relaxation, graphic statics, and layout optimization.

System Development

The candidates were then prototyped to experience the fabrication process for each system. Some prototypes had undergone little changes compared to the suggested ideas while fabricating. Finally, an evaluation process was done based on various criteria to come to conclusion what are the pros and cons of each system.

Polyhedron

Reconfigurable geometric shape based on the extrusion of each surface of a polyhedron along the normal direction.

Structures where members support each other along their spans.
Stacked Tapes Assembled in Rigid Structure.
Raw Thai Bamboo
Flamed Iranian Bamboo (Kheizaran)
Assessing mantle thickness
Testing laser cut
Initial bending tests
Flamed Thai Bamboo
Raw Iranian Bamboo (Kheizaran)
Measuring the thickness
Testing CNC cut
hole cut

Evaluation & Design Workflow

Finally, suggested systems were evaluated based on visual elegance, the possibility of fabrication and assembly, structural performance, durability, and cost. Other considered factors were the usage of systems for 3 layer or 2 layer structures, needing to construct a CNC rotary system, and facilities provided in DC House Fab Lab. Considering

these criteria, alternative Radial was chosen. we developed a “digital design workflow” in a parametric modeling platform known as “grasshopper”. This digital workflow fully automates the modeling process and delivers the required outputs in a timely manner.

BIM Model & Prototyping

Finally, The second output is the shop drawing of the nodes and handles. These parts will be milled from plywood sheets with a 3 Axis CNC

machine. The final output is the numerical statistics about the BIM model, such as element count and length.

BIM Model

For the bamboo poles, we understood they would need four bolts at each end and not aligned to one another to connect to their respective joints. A rotary axis was not affordable and might not fit our CNC bed. we had to design a custom one.

Fabrication

Bamboos that had thicker mantle and were larger in diameter were placed on the basement structure using screw. Middle structures of basements which were similar to six-winged stars were then added and fixed to the

and Assembly

bamboos of basements at the top. The three basements of the structure started to be constructed at the same time until they met each other in the middle.

Bamboo-Bam Fabrication
The Process of Drilling the bamboos with Custom designed rotary axis on Cnc bed

Contributation:

Idea

Modeling

Scripting

Analysis

Rendering

Presentation

Mahallat Stadium

A Stadium for 30,000 People

Type: Academic Project (Individual work) I Sports Architectural Technology Studio 1 I 2nd semester of M.Sc.

Location: Mahallat, Iran

Final Score: 17.5 / 20

Supervisors: Dr. Mohammadreza Hafezi I Dr. Farhda Azarmi

Email: mr-hafezi@sbu.ac.ir I f-azarmi@sbu.ac.ir

This project was conceived to accommodate a capacity of 30,000 spectators for football matches. A paramount consideration in the design process involved a comprehensive evaluation of alternative solutions for the primary structural system, seating arrangements, and roof coverage, with the objective of identifying the most optimal configuration. Furthermore, the stadium was envisioned to serve as a valuable civic asset beyond match days, seamlessly integrating into the urban fabric and offering residents opportunities for recreational pursuits such as walking, running, cycling, and even hosting art exhibitions.

Mahallat Stadium Academic Project (M.sc.)

Design Process Design sketches and maquette

In designing process of the Mahallat stadium, the whole form ispired by Iranian traditional architecture and tried to be a unique one across all the similar staduims which all of them almost looks like an oval. This cubic form designed based on golden ratio, large enterances defined by dimensions and stairs on the middle of edges and corners which are the main supportive zones for the whole function. Several height levels designes for the corridors and seats which will help people to move smoothly and efficiently even in emergency situations. Seats were designed to effect less from suns radiation specially in sunset which will create glaze for stadium users.

The Architectural Technology Studio 1 focuses on large scale structures and detail design, so in order to reaching these targets several sketches and alternatives designed and among all of them best one were selected and a maquette fabricated to show the structure better.

4. Adding standard and requirement heights, each corner is a zone providing services
5. Adding the accesses and corridors from the site and for interior spaces
5. Final form by adding the facade, roof, and final touch for the details.
1. Base cubic form extruded in standard dimensions
Hollow the center of cubic base form inspired from Iranian traditional architecture 3. A large enterance in mid length of each edge of the form
Mahallat Stadium Academic Project (M.sc.)

The main coloumns were designed based on a free-form structure which represents an abstract natural form of a tree made by steel and glass panels, sorrounded by trees and green plants. The roof design was inspired by Iranian traditional Domes architecture in which they were divided by several diamond shaped forms from small to large sacle ones.

looking back to the Iranian architectural pattern called «Fakhr Madin». Inspired by that and adding some parametric scripting in Grasshopper the result was randomly contrasted panels that represent the dynamic and rhythm.

The unique cubic form designed for this projects had several advantagous. Large enterances and corridors made crowd movement more efficient. Green spaces and voids were designed on form corners as a place to use the services provided for people and to gather and rest for a little or to use them as a multi functional spaces.

Mahallat Stadium

All interior spaces designed to function efficiently and response to the sudden movement of the crowd in emergency and calm situations. The circulation is smooth and recognizable. In each corner and on top floors there are several multi functioning zones which could host different events (galleries, paties, ...).

Seating places structure details, Interior structure details for circulating the MEP
Corridors structure details, slabs hanged from roof structure by cablesto form a floating interior
Concrete structure for seating places and steel structures which supports the facade and form
Roof structure designed and inspired from Iranian Domes using the space frame structure made from steel pipes and opaque glass panels

Idea

Modeling

Scripting

Analysis

Rendering

Presentation

Bam-Tehran Hotel

A 45 Storey Hotel for 1,200 People

Type: Academic Project (Individual work) I Hotel

Architectural Technology Studio 2 I 3rd semester of M.Sc.

Location: Tehran, Iran

Final Score: 17 / 20

Supervisors: Dr. Mohammad Tahsildoost

Email: M_tahsildoost@sbu.ac.ir

A studio project focused on the design of a 45-story high-rise hotel in Tehran. To identify optimal form solutions that minimized wind loads, optimized solar radiation exposure, and ensured structural efficiency, a comprehensive computational analysis was undertaken. This involved the utilization of specialized software such as Autodesk Robot Structures, Flow Design, Autodesk CFD, and Karamba and Ladybug, a suite of Grasshopper plugins. Concurrently, a critical aspect of the project involved the meticulous estimation of elevator requirements, the optimization of elevator shaft configurations, and the development of effective egress paths for occupants in emergency scenarios.

Design Process

In order to develop an initial form, various alternatives based on sketches were studied and analyzed in terms of wind effect (wind loading pressure), received radiation (enough radiation for each room), and shadow (shading on surrounding buildings).

The location of the building inside the site was chosen by doing View Rose Analysis; from building to context, to get the maximum visible angle parameter (195 degrees), define building as a landmark and get away from noises of the highway which is on the west side of the site.

Selected Alternative

Based on scored resulted from different analysis the triangular formed was chosen as the best option. Next step was designing the structure system and defining the space contribution. 3 main structure systems were designed and analyzed for the max GFA and comfort.

zation, mine was cost & time. To serve this target and by considering the important factors such as: Site constraints & function of the building, Shape; height, wall to floor ratio, net to gross,

• Structural system & materials, Facade,

• The triangular shape was not optimized so I choose next option among high scores which is a rectangular shape.

Design Ideas

The main functions required for this project were hotel rooms which are defined in 34 levels, MEP that is scattered at three different levels, restaurants and a cafe, offices for working people, celebration hall, conference rooms, lobby and lounge, gym, and etc. In order to separate entrances for the office section, celebration halls, and conference rooms with the main entrance which is allocated to customers, two different entrances are defined. Different voids were designed on plan levels and even on facade surfaces to let the natural light and air circulate in different levels, contribute to diverse feelings of environment on each level.

Elevator’s Location Space Contribution

Like every other highrise building there are several elevators that each serve their own purpose. Number and capacity of each elevator was chosen according to standards and an online tool provided by KONE Elevators Website.

By considering the shape, lateral force, function and the cost-time optimisation, the structure system was designed as 2 main concrete cores (shear walls) + moment resisting frame. The structure analysis was performed with the help of Autodesk Robot Structure software.

Disigning vertical connections was a challenging subject. The main factors was: MEP Collection (Electricity, Fire, Water pipes, Air conditioners, ...), Emergency exits and analysis, and so on.

Emergency exits analysis done by Pathfinder software (takes 5 minutes for 180 people to exit from 42 different levels).

Two main ducts were designed in each level, and a complete MEP floor every 8 levels that will provide the optimised and comfort situation.

As safety and cost are the two most important factors in highrise buildings, The facade was decided to include Curtain

Selected Hand Drawings

Sketches Sheets

Details

Ceiling details

Fondation details

Fondation details
Iran Cosulate Design
Transport Office Design
Art Faculty Design
Stair details

Design Dubai South plot nos. AV.BD.A.003 and AV.BD.B.001

Type: DNA Architects Project I Residential Towers In Collaboration With: AZIZI DEVELOPMENT Location: Dubai, UAE

Selected Professional Works

Type: DNA Architects Project I Restaurant Location: Tehran, Iran

Type: DNA Architects Project I Residential Renovation In Collaboration With: Iman Amini Architects

Location: San Diego, California, USA

Residential Buildig No. 13-50

Type: Residential Location: Zanjan, Iran

of an architect Renovation of a resturant, change it to cafe!

Type: DNA Architects Project I Residential Renovation In Collaboration With: Iman Amini Architects Location: San Diego, California, USA

Facade
Barbod Cafe

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