P O R T F O L I O
BOSHRA BEHIFAR
Boshra Behifar
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Burnaby, BC, Canada V5J 3C8
+1(604)831-0402
boshra.behifar@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ boshra-behifar-84360a13a/
Over two years of experience in architectural drafting and construction drawings. I am proficient in preparing building permits for high-rise structures and wood frame constructions. My expertise includes advanced skills in AutoCAD and Revit, complemented by 3D modelling and rendering. Having worked in architectural firms in Vancouver, I excel in both independent and collaborative team environments.
Software Skills
Timeline - Work & Education History
Teacher Assistant
Bahá’í Community, Burnaby, BC, Canada
• Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts. 05/2015 - 10/2017 Junior Designer Amanat Architect
PROJECTS: • Arris • Pier West
• Shrine of Abdu’l-Baha’
- 08/2022 09/2022 - 05/2024 AutoCAD Revit
Certificate, Architectural and Building Technology, BCIT - Burnaby, BC, Canada
Courses such as:
• Structure 1
• Construction 1&2
• Construction Estimating
• Site-Responsive Planning
Junior Architectural Technologist Billard Architecture
PROJECTS:
• Langford towers
• Belmont office Tower
• Twelfth Street Townhouses
• 33340 3rd Ave. Mission
Diploma, Architectural and Building Technology, BCIT - Burnaby, BC, Canada
Courses such as:
• Construction 3&4
• AutoDesk Revit 2
• Building Science
• Codes & Regulations
Bachelor’s Degree, Architectural and Building Science, BCIT - Burnaby, BC, Canada
Courses such as:
• Architectural Studio 1-4
• Sustainable Design
• Wood Design
• Building Envelope
The proposed six-story mixed-use apartment is located in the Riley Park neighbourhood at 4095 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Riley Park is situated within predominantly single-house residential areas. The apartment is designed to accommodate artist residences, and the first level features commercial spaces providing art supplies and facilities for children's art classes. The building integrates a cafe that promotes community interaction and offers a space where parents can wait while encouraging walking instead of driving. This cafe serves to celebrate the alleyway, offering a serene retreat from the bustling corner of Main Street and East King Edward Avenue.
Buildable mass Mass removed to retain the existing trees
Setback on the western side to enhance the public space and embrace the charm of the alleyway, while also featuring a setback at the TOP of the building for a better transition to the adjacent single-family house neighborhood. Implementing open corridor for natural ventilation
East King Edward Ave.
MainStreet EastKingEdwardAve.
Ground Floor
Physical Model
One Bedroom Two Bedroom
Each unique nook at every level offers a distinct user experience for the residents.
Rooftop amenity
The cafe and residential entrance
View of the alley and plaza from the cafe
A typical Studio unit type with a foldable wall and murphy bed
Interior of two-bedroom units
1. Integration
Gardens provide solar control for interior environments and a place for indigenous plants which contributes to local pollinators and bird habitats.
2. Equitable Community
On the ground floor, an open space promotes community and social connection with a small caféthatenhancesthelaneandcreatesadynamic area near the bus stop. Planters and a water feature, served by collected rainwater, further contribute to the revitalized space.
3. Ecosystems
Helping the local ecosystem by incorporating landscaping and planters throughout the building’s exterior while preserving the existing trees by recessing a part of the building.
4. Water
The project aims to achieve 100% on-site stormwaterinfiltrationandincorporatesrainwater harvesting to significantly reduce potable water use.Collectedrainwaterwillbeusedforirrigation and toilet flushing throughout the building.
5. Economy
An efficient and simple building design minimizes construction complexity and enhances the effectiveness of passive heating and cooling strategies.
6. Energy
The hybrid mass timber building, combined with the use of straw-bale walls, will significantly lower heating and cooling loads, thereby reducing the building’s CO2 emissions.
7. Well-being
The building promotes occupant well-being through the use of natural materials, biophelia, and access to natural ventilation and daylight.
8. Resources
The use of mass timber elements will reduce the environmental impact of the building and enhance the potential for future constructability.
9. Change
Theprojectincorporatesapassivehousebuilding envelope designed to meet the demands of a changing climate.
10. Discovery
Occupants and the community can enjoy the public plaza, including a rainfall water collection displayandtheenhancementofthealleyway.The residents benefit from filtered natural daylight, comfortable living spaces facilitated by passive house thermal control, and natural ventilation.
Partial East-West SectionPartial West Elevation
Women's Housing is in high demand, especially for those who can't afford housing, as well as those who have faced violence and would not otherwise be protected elsewhere. A safe, secure space which promotes privacy and a sense of community is the core component of healing, recovery, and well-being for this demographic.
The other aspects that were considered in this design, such as an adult education and assistance center, were established for the empowerment of women and mothers to be able togetbackontheirfeetandreclaimtheirplaceinsociety.Thefocusonchildren'splaygrounds and schooling is based on mothers who reside with children yet still need to work, while some might not be able to afford daycare or take their children to a more distant school.
Massing Concept
Site Plan
Downtown East Side, Vancouver
Physical Model
Howe St. & W Hastings St.Seymour St.
Victory Square
The building has alternating floors with communal kitchens and mezzanine laundry rooms, where each laundry room overlooks the kitchen below.
Open corridors ensure better ventilation as well as spaces for private outdoor seating.
L9 L10-L13 ROOF
L3-L8
L2
L1
P1-P5
GROUND
Rooftop Community Garden
Total # of Four-bedroom Units = 24 + 15= 39
Total # of Accessible Two-bedroom Units = 6
Total # of Studios = 24 +15= 39
Total # of Accessible Studios = 6
Total # of Units = 90
Exterior Circulation
Interior Circulation
Structure
The open corridors are located towards the central courtyard on two edges, protecting the circulation from the closer building to the north, and the taller building to the east. The other two corridors provide an exterior circulation providing better sunlight exposure for outdoor seating as well as opportunity for gardening.
Four-bedroom
Accessable Two-bedroom
Studio
Accessable Studio
The central courtyard provides a sense of safety as well as community, while also providing a direct and clear line of sight for mothers to watch their children playing.
The two unit types consisting of four-bedroom units and studio units are designed to be prefabricated and modular. The accessible units have the same width, so they provide the shear walls for the structure; however, the units change to bigger, twobedroom units and longer studios to accommodate wheelchairs.
Chestnut Pr e-school Pre-school
The Greater Vancouver area has experienced accelerated population growth and density in recent years. Chestnut School is a childcare facility that addresses the city's childcare shortage while utilizing existing community resources.
The building was designed with inspiration from Reggio Emilia pedagogy that is designed for the experience and size of the child, while also encouraging interaction with the natural environment. With the design and form derived from Growth Table furniture, the facility empowers children to be explorers to find their own learning experiences.
Physical Model
Floor Plan
Dunes Playing Area Under The Building
Concept
Section A
The purpose of Motion Park is to create a vibrant environment for both residents and tourists visiting Granville Island. The building design is based on modular housing, utilizing shipping containers to blend with the industrial aesthetic and celebrate the historical significance of the existing crane on the site.
The residential houses are elevated to ensure privacy for the residents, and the roofs of the studios are designed as private outdoor areas. Across from the residential units, there will be a cafe and a playground. The space around the site features a walking/running path with a lookout point offering views from Granville Island to downtown Vancouver. Existing trees will be replanted strategically to block noise from Johnston Street and create additional privacy.
South Elevation
North Elevation
East Elevation
West Elevation
Collaboration with Shhivi
KitchenSouth Elevation
Aqua Habitat is a floating village on Granville Island that employs a replicable model for a tiny house for clients who crave a refuge from the busy life in the city. In order to work with the limited space, the kitchen holds a hidden table and folding chairs so the space can be used as a dining room. The bedroom transforms into a living room/working space using a hydraulic table that can prop down to act as a bed or prop up to be used as a desk. To connect clients with nature, we employed nano doors to integrate the interior space and the deck. The proposed house not only serves our clients but also the environment it's placed in, using a sink-toilet, a simple water-saving system, where clean municipal water is used to wash the hands, and that water is used to fill the tank for flushing. The roof design uses solar panels to generate solar energy and passive ventilation to reduce energy use during the summer seasons. Its placement has no detrimental impact on the bio-habitat of the location. Furthermore, the houses placements have no detrimental impact on the bio-habitat of the site.
The Sailing Nest
Floating Tiny House
Design Purpose:
Dan is a passionate sailor who owns his own sailboat and enjoys taking people whale watching and fishing. He loves cooking and kayaking with his wife Emma, as well as taking their dog Ollie for walks. Emma is a dedicated police officer with the Vancouver Police Department. She enjoys running, gardening, and meditating in her free time. The purpose of this tiny house is to bring as much nature and daylight into the home as possible, providing Dan and Emma with easy access to their hobbies and activities. Located on Granville Island, the tiny house offers convenient access to both land and water, local shops, grocery stores, and ample parking space for their sailboat.
The design creates a tranquil space where Dan and Emma can relax and enjoy their hobbies after a long day at work. This home aims to help them balance their work and personal lives, allowing them to fully enjoy life and find peace and relaxation in their surroundings.
Level 2
Double Height Living- Dining and Kitchen Space
Granville Island
Projects
In this project, the focus was on using Revit software while incorporating construction methods and detailing. Construction 4
Using Revit, I applied Vancouver's by-laws to design a dwelling and laneway garage, ensuring compliance with city regulations.
As part of the Construction 3 course, I was tasked with designing an educational building, including detailed work on structural elements such as tilt-up walls.
Diploma Pr ojects Projects
Construction 2A
In Construction 2A, I learned about all of the elements involved in wood-frame construction, with a focus on how the support system functions in a wood truss roof, in accordance with the 2012 British Columbia Building Code.
Diploma Pr ojects Projects
Construction 2B
The main focus in Construction 2B was on foundation plans and structural detailing, along with determining the maximum allowable excavation depth based on the site's topography and the city regulations.
Diploma Pr ojects Projects
Construction 1A
Thiscourseprovidedmewithfundamentalknowledgeofconstruction detailing, including wood-frame foundations, wall, floor, and roof assemblies, as well as the principles of building placement on sloped sites.
Projects
Diploma Pr
Construction 1B
The focus here was primarily on understanding the concept of span and determining the direction of floor joists based on available supports and the maximum allowable span in an existing woodframe structure.
Diploma Pr ojects Projects
Based on the assigned site and in compliance with building regulations and the 2012 British Columbia Building Code, I was tasked with designing a dwelling unit and garage building.
In Planning 1, I was responsible for designing the stalls, ramps, and slopes of the
ensuring compliance with city regulations and addressing any site-specific limitations.
Other Works Inspirations and Sketches
AMANAT ARCHITECT
1:250 Scale Model
1:500 Scale Model
1:50 Scale Model
Case Study Model
Casa Estudio Luis Barragán
Casa Estudio Luis Barragan, designed by the Mexican architect Luis Barragan, was built in 1948, and served as both Barragan's home and studio. The design reflects Barragan's distinctive style, characterized by minimalist forms, vibrant colors, and an integration of light and shadow.
Casa Estudio Luis Barragan is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Case Study Model
Hazelwood School District
Hazelwood School District, designed by Alan Dunlop Architect, is a specialized educational facility catering to children and young people aged 2 to 18 who are blind and deaf. The design focuses on creating an inclusive and supportive environment that meets the unique needs of its students. The architecture emphasizes accessibility and sensory engagement.
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