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Atiya Nusrat

Education

2022 - 2024

Master of Arts - Architecture (DIA)

Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

2012 - 2018

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)

Professional Experience

2022

Architect_Assistant IOM - UN Migration

2020 - 2022

2019 - 2020

2018 - 2019

Skills

CAD/BIM Adobe CC

Rendering

Architect_Assistant Technical Specialist BRAC, Humanitarian Crisis Management Programme

Architect URBANA / Kashef Mahboob Chowdhury

Junior Architect

Volume Zero Ltd

AutoCAD I SketchUp I Revit I Rhinoceros 3D

Photoshop I Illustrator I InDesign

SketchUp – Vray I 3ds Max - Vray I D5

Awards / Nominations

Winner I DAAD Scholarship I 2022 - 2024

Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture

Nominated I Robert-Oxman Award 2024

Best Thesis Award

Nominated I Lars Lerup Award I 2023

1st year Best Design Studio Project

Finalist I Lagos: City of Water I 2020

International Architectural Competition

Winner I Dot Student Design Award (14th Cycle) I 2019

Thesis Project Competition

2nd Prize I Berlin Bohemian Hostel I 2019

International Competition

Commendation-01 I Berger Promising Design Award 2017

atiya.nusrat.works@gmail.com +4915510227511

Language

Citation I ACA'S 5th 5th International Design Competition I 2017 Bangla-Native

Visualisation of the interior of Bauakademie

01 The New Bauakademie In Between

Studio Master : Prof. Peter Apel

Type : Public Institution

Area : 10,125 sqm

Location : Schinkeplatz 1, Berlin

This design studio explores on the design for the new Bauakademie on the place of the former historical building by Karl Friedrich Schinkel in Berlin´s city center. Now, after years of public debate and a recently completed programmatic competition, the idea of the Bauakademie is ready to take on a new, built form – as a space for thinking, experimentation and public engagement. Envisioned as a “real-world lab for the future of building,” the new Bauakademie will host exhibitions, events, and research projects that bring critical architectural questions into the present.

Conceptual Development

U Shaped Floor rotates in each level to create a double height space

The former Bauakademie 4 stories with 5.25m floor height

A double-height shared space flowed throughout the whole building creating an In-between public space that maximizes connectivity and vertical communication.

A pivotal architectural innovation within the design is the introduction of a rotating core. The two L-shaped cores, housing fire stairs and toilet facilities pivot at right angles on each floor, acting as a dynamic landscape for distinct spaces such as meeting rooms, offices, lounges, seminar rooms, exhibition areas, cafés, and team collaboration spaces.

Four community staircases, spanning from ground level to the top floor, simulate the atmosphere of a public street within the building.

The new Bauakademie envisions itself as a performing art, with users acting as curators, actively designing and utilizing the space as per their needs.

Design Proposal (4+1 stories) for intimate small or lager flexible office spaces

Double Height Shared Spaces for Exhibition + Workshop

Adding Green Roof on the Top Floor

Rotating Sculptural Fire Stair Core

Vertical Communication Street through the shared double height spaces

1. Entry Plaza

2. Foyer

3. Pop-Up Store

4. Event Space

5. Exhibition Space

6. Cafe 7. Locker Room

8. Wash-room

9. Fire Stair

10. Small Office Space

11. Co-Working Space

12. Lounge

13. Auditorium/ Library

14. Workshop

15. Display

16. Large Office Space

3rd Floor Plan Section

Glass Fibre Tissue

Outer Plane with Sun Control Coating

Thermal Glass Detail

Cross Laminated Timber Floor Slab Detail

Facade Detail - illustrating the three types of tranparent glasses

of the Bauakademie Entrance from Schinkeplatz 1

Visualisation of the exterior of Bauakademie

Visualisation

02 Weaving an Inclusive School Complex into an Urban Retail Fabric Children’s Village

Studio Master : Roger Bundschuh, Prof.Peter Apel

Type : Educational Institute | Adaptive Reuse

Area : 39,000 sqm

Location : Müllerstrasse, Berlin

The project proposes transforming the abandoned Karstadt Müllerstrasse in Berlin-Wedding into a vibrant vertical village for education that houses three schools - a primary school, high school, and integrated secondary school under one roof, fostering a safe, interactive, and communal learning environment through shared spaces and a vibrant educational atmosphere.

The concept revolves around a multi-level plaza, serving as a central forum and village square. This space integrates light-filled atrium, gardens, and a cafeteria, fostering interaction and connectivity among students of all ages.

Conceptual Diagram

Cutting out to extinguish among three schools

Placing the classrooms outer periphery daylighting

The Existing Floor Area

Visualisation of the School Exterior

classrooms on the periphery to maximise daylighting

Creating a central communal square with three courtyards

More cut outs on the outer surface to break monotony and connect with the outdoor

Foyer

Information Desk

Office

Informal Library

Group Study

Library

Wood Workshop

Collection

Wood Workshop

Metal Workshop

Electrical Workshop

Textile Workshop

Pottery Workshop

Cooking Workshop

Sports Gallery

Forum

Preparation Space

Sport’s Hall

Courtyard

Existing Lift-Core

Ramp to the Study Garden

Ramp to the Children’s Garden

Existing Fire Stair

Wash-room

The diagram illustrates the transformation of an existing department store into a vertical village for children. The crumbling facade of the original building has been replaced with a modern design. Additionally, three courtyards and a sports hall have been incorporated into the structure. The rooftop car parking area has been repurposed into a school-yard and spaces for extracurricular clubs.

Added Mass

Subtracted Mass

Reintegrating Central Jail

03 Appropriating Old Dhaka In Place Making

Type : Urban Design

Focus : Heritage Conservation

Location : Central Jail, Old Dhaka, Bangladesh

The proposed Central Jail reuse program focuses on transforming its outdoor public realm through innovative urban design rooted in the principles of "place making." Drawing inspiration from the cultural vibrancy and unique living patterns of Old Dhaka, the design aims to create meaningful and engaging spaces that reflect the locality’s heritage. A key aspect of the project is the development of a heritage site management framework that prioritizes the preservation, operation, and maintenance of the site while safeguarding its historical, visual, and experiential authenticity. This approach ensures that the site’s historical integrity is preserved as it takes on a new role within the community.

Proposed Masterplan

21. Bridge connecting public plazas

22. Reserved for police station

23. Chawk bazar

24. Office

25. Toilet Zone

26. Exhibition Entry

27. Proposed Commercial Building

28. Proposed relocated school

29. Food Court

Entry

Heritage complex entry plaza

Conserved for CULTURAL CENTER

A performing stage

Conserved for EXHIBITION CENTER

Conserved for MUSEUM

Conserved for ARCHIVE

Open exhibition space

Museum - Mujib Corner

Neta” museum complex

Museum - Hanging Stage

Chawk Plaza

Mosque

Sports Gallery

Food court

Souvenir Shop

Car parking

Amphitheater 19. Play Field and Walking Trail 20. Children Park

Proposed Wall

Tree Intervention between Old and New

A signature tree has always been introduced at any junction point of old existing wall and proposed wall to symbolize the unification of old and new. 1. Existing Wall 2. Proposed Tree

Near the historical Chawk Bazaar in the meeting space called “Chawk Plaza” is introduced. this area accommodates urban gatherings amidst a bustling cityscape.

Chawk Bazaar

Bazaar Plaza

southern section, a vibrant community introduced. Designed with a green roof, gatherings and fosters community interaction

Food Court and Sports Plaza

A public food court is introduced next to the main entrance (original central jail gate), while the rooftop of the restaurant building serves as a sports gallery overlooking the sports field opposite it.

Proposed Intervention

1. "Meghna," a 228-year-old former prison, is conserved as a museum, preserving its historical value while transforming it into a space for cultural exhibits.

Historical Zone

At the heart of the site lies the historical zone, preserving six significant buildings: four British colonial structures (Padma, Meghna, and Shurma cells, along with a hospital) and two museums—“4 Neta Museum” and the Bangabandhu Museum. This area serves as a cultural anchor, celebrating the site’s historical essence.

Connecting Two Public Relm through Bridge

The site is divided into two public spaces located along Najimuddin Road and Urdu Road, flanking the historical zone. These public areas offer facilities such as a restaurant, parking, and an open field for hosting festivals and events, all interconnected by a foot-over bridge.

2. Open Air Exhibition

3. Proposed Shallow pond

4. Heritage Plaza

5. Existing Trees

1. Existing Wall

2. Children Park

3. Proposed Pond

4. Proposed Wall

5. Ghat - Waterfront Stage

6. Heritage Plaza

7. Heritage Zone Entrance

8. Bridge

9. Proposed Museum - Previous Hanging Stage

04 Mental Wellness Centre for Rohingya Refugees Sanctuary of Solace

Type : Community Health Facility

Construction Timeline : Nov 2020 - Feb 2021

Completion Year : 2021

Built Area : 140 sqm

Location : Rohingya Camp 6, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

The Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Centre for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, is designed as a healing space offering psychosocial support and relief from the congested camp environment.

The main objective of the project was to design an Eco friendly mental health center for the Rohingya refugees, living in the camp. The targeted users of this intervention are the distressed refugees who are in need of psychosocial help through counseling. The goal of the project was to create an open space with the observed proximity where they can breathe freely and always come not only for mental support but also to relax to get rid of their overly populated congested shelter.

Conceptual Diagram

It is facilitated with training room, separate counselling room both for men and women and an admin office. The centre was designed keeping in mind that structure should be as natural and soothing as possible. A centre which itself heals the patients through is open and green courtyard.

This centre was designed to be the platform where the FDMNs can come to breath escaping their densely populated habitat. A pitched roof courtyard has been integrated to make the space loftier and at the same time a touch of outdoor. Safety and security are one of the prime concerns in camp while maintaining a structure. So, an open space can only be achieved by introducing the inner courtyard which can be a prime breathing space not only for the patients while they wait but also for the care givers to break the monotony of the regular works.

Typical Shelter Settlement

Low Height Shelter

Poor Solution To Prevent Wind Force

Loftier and Courtyard Gives the Sense of Free Space Maintaining Privacy

Entry

Waiting Zone

Courtyard 4. Training Room 5. Staff Room

6. Counselling Room

7. Male Toilet

8. Female Toilet

View of the Courtyard

Wall Panel System

Screen

Bamboo Frame

Column Beam Detail Bamboo Column Detail

Borak Bamboo (Ø100mm) Beam

Facade Typology

Bamboo Column

Plate

Pre-cast Column

Borak

Borak Bamboo (Ø100mm) Column

Plinth Metal

Concrete

Muli Bamboo(Ø50mm)

SECTION AA

As a temporary structure bamboo is used as the major component of the intervention as structural members, façades, door, windows and roof. The floor is made of earth guided by brick wall and N.C.F. floor finish which make the structure sustainable and reduce the carbon footprint. The whole structure has been built from the scratches by the FDMNs which creates the belongingness to that space that are they are longing for. Sanctuary of Solace | Mental Wellness Centre for