OUTDATED|Anika Syed| University of Waterloo| Architecture Portfolio Winter 2024

PORTFOLIO 2024

Winter

University of Waterloo - School of Architecture

Anika Nawshin Syed

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My name is Anika Nawshin Syed. I am a second-year undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture.

I am a detail-oriented designer who is always keen to learn new skills and never afraid to think quick on feet. I believe the thoughtful design of architecture has the power to transform a mere space into a captivating experience, evoking a range of emotions and shaping the atmosphere to create a lasting impact.

I am looking for a four month work experience. I hope my ambitions and passion is reflected through this compilation of my works.

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Summary of Qualifications: Proficient in 3-Dimensional Software and rendering engines like Rhino 7 and Enscape, with strong skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign gained through architecture school projects.

Developed crucial time management and communication skills from collaborative group work in numerous projects and cultivated problem-solving and sharp improvising skills by leading clubs and events in school.

Enthusiastic in research work through study and building of concept model and quick sketches.

Experiences: Mathematics Tutor

November 2020 - June 2022

taught students of grade 7 and 8 by planning lessons and designing specific exercises

Club Coordinator July 2018 - June 2019

organised bi-weekly club gatherings, annual language festivals and overseeing club activities

NGO Volunteer July 2020 - June 2021

organised funds for medical aid of the needy and wrote reports on NGO activities for my school newsletter

University Volunteer October 2022

guided the new incoming students towards application process and answered their queries about portfolios

Awards and Distinction: President’s Scholarship of Distinction University of Waterloo - September 2022

Admission average higher than 95%

Certificate of Excellence The Daily Star Award, June 2022

Grade A* on all 3 subjects, A-Level Examination

1st Position, Independence Day Art Competition Sunnydale School, 2019

Finalist, Arteens Art Competition Online art competition, October 2022

Education: University of Waterloo, School of Architecture September 2022- Present

Sunnydale School July 2006-June 2022

Skills: Rhino 7

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

3D Printing

Enscape

Adobe Illustrator

Modelling

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FRAMES CROSSING

PANAROMA

HAVEN

Library

Pedestrian Bridge

Residence for Artist

Off-grid Research Centre

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(PRO)LONG Rare Book Library Toronto, ON

Located in the buzzing area of Downtown Toronto, this library is home to many rare books and manuscripts. One of the main crowds that pay visit to this modern library are the church goers from the little Ethiopian Orthodox church right across Broadview Avenue, whose interests may lie in the preserved religious Ethiopian texts and rare books.

Inspired from the Polygon Gallery in Vancouver, the structure invokes the contrast between heaviness and lightness through material choice. The dark grey metallic appearance on top causes the building to stand out among its monotonous neighbouring structures while the entrance welcomes the public through glass facades.

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1B Design Studio

Isabel Ochoa

Rhino 7, Adobe Ai, Adobe Ps, Enscape

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soft indirect northern sunlight lights up the space without damaging books

book tower housing the rare books

an overhanging area creates the event space in the same direction

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The rare books are protected in a book tower inside the library which is accessible by only a handful people at a time. The feature staircase is wrapped in such a way that it allows the user to have a glimpse inside the rare book tower while ascending.

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1. RECEPTION- careful placement of the reception desks on both floors help to monitor the people entering and exiting the restricted rare book area 2. READING AREA- realxed reading corner and free sitting areas

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3. RARE BOOK TOWER - the most treasured rare books and ethiopian manuscripts are preserved in this highly monitored book tower which is also accessible!

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4. CAFETERIA - the cafeteria is located at the ground floor for public access however no food is allowed inside the library.

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5. MEETING ROOMS - these spaces are designed to host group meetings and discussions

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6. STAFF OFFICE - as the library is highly equipped and sensitive, office spaces on each floors are necessary for the trained staff 7. ELEVATED COMPUTER STATION - the computers on the second floor can be used to access files of digital scans of many books and browsing.

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8. EVENT SPACE - the library also has a massive event room where special parties and book gatherings take place. the event space is slightly cantilevered away from the building which gives it quite an expression

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Site Plan

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FRAMES CROSSING

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Pedestrian Bridge Kitchener, ON

Sitting in Kitchener’s oldest park, Victoria Park, this wooden bridge serves as a pathway and lookout point over the calm and beautiful lake situated inside the park. The slight shifting of wooden frames appear to mimic the gentle movement of the water beneath it in presence of light breeze. The bridge stretches over a span of 30 meters while using steel for supportwhich rests beneath its granite deck.

The contrasting appearance of the materials of this bridge gives it more of a dyanamic look.The wooden frames and steel structure both act like their own systems but compliment each other well when assembled together to form the bridge.

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1B Design Studio

Isabel Ochoa

Rhino 7, Adobe Ai, Adobe Ps, Enscape

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1. Stainless Steel Rods 2. Steel Corner Brackets 3. Timber 4. Stainless Steel Railings 5. Granite Deck 6. Stainless Steel Structure 7. Suspension Rods 8. Concrete Blocks Exploded Axonometric

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The spacing between the frames are not persistent. The roof plan makes it clear that the frames sort of contract at both openings of the bridge and expand at the lookout point. The change of rhythm of the frames brings the pedestrians’ attention to the beautiful park view at the lookout point, where the granite deck strategically widens so circulation is not affected.

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PANAROMA Artist’s Residence Cambridge, ON

The Panaroma is a small cabin house located by the river in Riverbluffs Park in Downtown Cambridge. Designed for a retired chef, this house accommodates the living quarters and a really magnificent kitchen with open floor plan. The change in form of the plan achieves the separation of types of program. This allows the user to conduct semi-professional classes in the kitchen while maintaing enough privacy for his living quarter.

The satisfying view of the repition of wooden slats to create a form is the driving inspiration behind this project. The challenge was to keep the rhythm undisturbed while this complex L-shaped plan was created to capture the picturesque site from anywhere inside the house.

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1A Design Studio

Fiona Lim Tung

Rhino 7, Adobe Ai, Adobe Ps, Enscape

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HAVEN Urban Oasis Vik, Iceland Collaborator: Anisha Malik

Located in a subpolar oceanic climate, on the lands of a remote seafront village of Iceland called Vík í Mýrdal, this off-grid residence accommodates for the research and inspriration of creative arts for two writers. Inspired from the turf houses in Iceland, the self-sustaining structure uses substantial electrical and water systems.

The house appears to be split in half to accommodate the living and working space in separate parts, while still connecting to form spaces like the kitchen and living room.

The office benefits from direct sunlight while the bedrooms receive more subtle and soft light.This house can be referred as an ecologicaly sound reinvention of the icelandic turf houses.

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1B Environmental Building Design

Anna Beznogova

Rhino 7, Adob Ai, Adobe Ps, Enscape

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TURF GROWTH SUBSTRATE FILTER FABRIC DRAINAGE LAYER INSULATION WATERPROOF MEMBRANE PLYWOOD DECK TIMBER RAFTER FLASHING CONTINUOUS SOFFIT VENT GUTTER

WOOD SIDING AIRSPACE WITH HORIZONTAL WOOD FURRING RIGID INSULATION PERFORATES ASPHALT BUILDING PAPER OSB SHEATHING WOOD STUDS FIBERGLASS INSULATION POLYETHYLENE VAPOR BARRIER GYPSUM BOARD FLASHING INSULATED FIBERGLASS FRAME CLEAR ARGON TRIPLE PANE LOW-E GLASS

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1. South facing Solar Panels 2. Turf Roof 3. Rainwater Harvesting System 4. Geothermal Floor Heating 5. Entrance Vestibule 6. Geothermsl Heat Pump 7. Composting Toilet 8. Greywater Storage 9. Water Cisterns 10. Chlorine Treatment and Sand Filter

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+1 226 201 5245 an2syed@uwaterloo.ca

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