040123_Portfolio_Erfan Rezaei

2015-21

WTIAU Bachelor of Architectural Engineering

West Tehran Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2017-18

2020-22

EDUCATIONAL Experience

IAC Artificial Intelligence for architects

Iran Architecture Center, Tehran, Iran

CAAI Rethinking Modularities

2021 Exhibition of students’ projects, CAAI

Publication

Exhibition ACADIA 2022

2022

Collabrators Ariyan Hakimi Curator

2022 Drawing Codes Volume III, CCA

Parametric House

Homa Hassani,Amir Hossein Khazaei, Maryam Varshochi

Features experimental drawings by 24 architects who explore the impact of new technologies on the relationship between code and drawing: how rules and constraints inform the ways we document, analyze, represent, and design the built environment.

English California Collage of Art, San Francisco, CA Andrew Kudless & Adam Marcus transLAB Borhani, Kalantar, Kolij Location

Collabrators

Hybrids & Haecceities

A new Approach to integrating geometry, materials & acoustics to build Invisibles

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Location Collabrators Paper

Skills Illustration Rendering 3DModelling Programming

of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Keyshot Houdini C # Arduino After Effects

Indesign Lumion Rhinoceros Grasshopper Unity

Aiming to re-define our basic understanding of patterns, re-discovering possibilities and expanding the rational capacity of complex geometries in which it investigates the overlap between various design disciplines such as (Architecture, Fashion, Interior design) Illustrator Processing

Photoshop Python

https://youtu.be/5ucA59R0AsI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUo_D9LPMWw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQP0FVyQ7rc&t=1s

GRASSHOPPER PLUGINS

https://www.food4rhino.com/en/app/stella3d https://parametrichouse.com/stella3d/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUM6C0tiXzE MinMash 2022

Parametric House

An Agent based Grasshopper Plugin based on C# which simulates particles behaviour in custom enironments with more than 8000 downloads on Food4Rhino.

Parametric House

2022

2021

and Origami systems through repetitive network

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Kirigami

Parametric House

A Plugin aimed to capture animation inside Grasshopper, due to recording sliders value in a specific time frame

Greenville 3D-Printed Pedestrain Bridge

Collabrators

Scripts 2018-21 Greenville, South Carolina

Location

transLAB, Perkins & Will, Britt Peters & Associates

Borhani, Kalantar, Kolij

70’ span crossing the ready river, making it world longest 3D printed birdge. Kerfonic Wall Autodesk Installation

Parametric House transLAB transLAB

The Kerfonic Wall is a 20′ x 8′ permanent artwork at San Francisco's Autodesk Gallery.

Collabrators

transLAB, Cinnabar California Inc, AutoDesk Gallary Borhani, Kalantar, Kolij

The Autodesk Technology Center, San Francisco, CA

Wypro Parametric Insole 2020

https://www.3dnatives.com/es/wypro-tecnologias-3d-desarrollo-plantillas-260720222/#!

Space filling patterns inside insoles to achieve durability and optimal cost. Design parametric shoe insoles based on foot scan

Location

Location Malaga, Spain

WYPRO

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SPATIO-SENSORIAL SPACE 2018-21

Beyhaqi parking station, Tehran, Iran

Final

Implementation of a heuristic evolutionary optimization to nd optimized form of activity clustring, with respect to given constrains.

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TOKYO HOTEL 2018

Tokyo Bay, Tokyo, Japan

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Elimination of the time component to unchain the hierarchical process of program placement within a time block

STELLA 3D 2019

An Agent based Co-Developer | Anahid Grasshopper Plugin based on C# which simulates particles behaviour in custom enironments with more than 8000 downloads on Food4Rhino

3D KERFING 2021

A functional method to bridge the gap between digital geometries into practical geometries.

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RE-THINKING MODULARITIES

iming to re-de ne our basic understanding of patterns, re-discovering possibilities and expanding the rational capacity of complex geometries in which it investigates the overlap between various design disciplines

ANTI-OLOID 2022

Continuous surface created by the trajectory of a line connecting two points that travel along two congruent circles in perpendicular planes so that the center of each circle lies on the edge of the other

SHOE INSOLE 2020

Shoe insole customized manufacturing based on space lling patterns inside insoles to achieve durability and optimal cost.

BIO BULB 2022

An exhibitional ower stand aimed to showcase the smart ower pots

KERFONIC WALL 2021-22

The Kerfonic Wall is a 20’ x 8’ permanent artwork at San Francisco's Autodesk Gallery.

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SPACE SPATIO - SENSORIAL

COMBINATORIAL COMPOSITION OF PROTOCOL BEYHAQI INTERMODAL STATION

Objectives of Park-and-Ride/Pool Facilities

• Increasing availability of alternatives to driving alone, by providing travelers with the opportunity to readily transfer from low- to high-occupancy travel modes and vice-versa. This opportunity affords an effective combination of passenger collection by automobile or bicycle, with trunk route travel via rail transit, bus, vanpool, or carpool.

• Concentrating transit rider demand to a level enabling transit service that could not otherwise be provided. In many low-density areas, without park-and-ride facilities and service, no attractive public transit could be effectively operated.

• Expanding the reach of transit into low-density areas, thereby bringing more riders to premium transit services like rail and express bus. For such services, park-and-ride users can represent a substantial portion of total ridership and induce demand concentrations sufficient to warrant the higher quality of transit service.

• Offering a convenient, safe meeting point and parking location for carpoolers and vanpoolers, to facilitate pool formation, and to support ridesharing in locations where sufficient demand might not otherwise occur for ridesharing to a common destination.

• Reducing vehicle-miles of travel (VMT) and possibly pollutant emissions.Encouragement of highoccupancy travel mode use and reduction in distances driven alone, as long as severe indirectness of travel does not result, can help reduce system VMT. With proper system design, VMT reductions can in most cases translate into air quality improvements.

• Shifting of parking away from the CBD and, to some extent, other dense activity centers. Thousands of parking spaces for a region’s central core may be provided through parkand-ride and park-and-pool facilities. This transfer of parking can have significant effect on reducing CBD parking supply requirements and downtown street congestion.

• Relieving neighborhoods of uncontrolled informal parking caused by park-and-ride/pool activity occurring in the absence, or with insufficient capacity, of formal facilities.

Syntactic Code

Modules and Relations

Turn-Ped-Access 02 Straight-Ped-Access Y Straight-Ped-Access X

Turn-Route 02 Straight-Route Y Straight-Route X

Turn-Ped-Access 03

Vertical-Ped-Acceas Y Turn-Ped-Access 04

Car-Parking X

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Car-Parking Y

Shopping-Site Restaurant Y

Bus-Parking X

Restaurant X Bus-Parking Y

Syntactic Code

Observation Analogy

SPACE SPATIO - SENSORIAL

COMBINATORIAL COMPOSITION OF PROTOCOL CHITGAR LAKE METRO STATION

SPACE SPATIO - SENSORIAL

Architecture or building industery procedure is a finite process which always comes to an end, weather become success or not.However procedure of software devlopers is look like a cycle rather than a finite process. the task of a developer is not always become with an certain answer or anything absoulote they have permission to experience and discover, they can upgrade or downgrade the design according to user feedback immediately. They can share and use others’ design. they may remain on a single projct for their entire life, becasue unlike architectureal projct it alwas has to enhance by passing time.

SPACE SPATIO - SENSORIAL

COMBINATORIAL COMPOSITION OF PROTOCOL CHITGAR LAKE METRO STATION

Spatio-Sensorial Space

TIME-INDEPENDENT CREATION

The procedure of programs’ distibution depends on passing time. The act of placing physical programs has a determenative effect, as each program creates significant territory of power. and the hierarchical process of placing, affects the next programs. in another word, by passing time, the effect of the new program’s power becomes much weaker. For instance, an apartment that is built in the middle of nowhere, demands some necessities such as store and the store demands café or restaurant and etc. We aim to classify this type of program’s distribution within a box We name as ‘Unplanned block’.

Another procedure of growing is independent from passing time. in such condition, the act of placing programs is restricted by the decision of architects,such as the most types of residential complexes. we name it ‘Planned block’.

Both types are bounded by the physical context of the occupied area.

TOKYO HOTEL

What if We eliminate the time component to unchain the hierarchical process of program placement within a block.To do so, we create a simulator to vitually explode the programs in three dimenional physical state of order. In such condition, there is no timebased privilege to the programs configuration as they versatilely converge together based on spatiofunctional genetic familiarity .

What is mightily obvious ,is that the new role of architect. Artificial block, is restricted by the randomness of elements configuration: the architect applies only the initial attributes and the system grows based on self descision, similar to the role of scenographer in a show.

In this simulation, the Performer’s acts are affected indirectly by the role of scenographer, in a way that there is no need to have a director to lead.

We merely let the exploded particles of programs to find their unique positions by themeselves, without any external intervention.

Programs allocation

24 frames below imply the simulation of programs configuration inside one block. The smae simulations happened inside two other blocks.The final masses are the possibilities of programs’ positions. we multiplied the size of three dimensional area occupied by each person in each specific program to the number of users in that specific program to find the total program volume. In the next step We made a simulation to let each program finds its best location in a simulataneous simulation based on the proximity scores.

Dense tokyo requests new diet , sheltering to the water and sky , Different degrees of shadows and light that overlap together .

Japan is a land sorounded by water near the mountains , , thats why tokyo is misty and cloudy . Mistirious space! The root of This fact is searchable in Japanese culture. When you do not show all , you have much more convey . Or the phrase , imagination is beyond the look .

There’s no conclusion in our project , you might guess everything .

No dark spot No bright spot only Different degrees of shadows and light .

Silent and setteled cube .. in which a new life goes on .. inside it , inside of inside it ,inside of inside of inside it . Among it seams..

There is no way that you can see with your eyes ; in first sight ; that reachs to this project .

Wonderland for Alice!

Japanese philosophy has several important principles, among which Yugen, Uutsuroi and Hashi have an impact on the creation of space. Increative house Japanese architecture has gradual spaces and the boundry is blur . You do this small ceremony every time you go into the next space that remindes you that you are going over the boundry , you are on the boundry . You can not tell you are out side or inside in Katsura . The normal ristricts include residance and other programs. We exploded a definition of normal district in 3 dimesnsion of our pleasure blocks. The dawn of the project tomorrow brings a new promise of lifestyle.

K-Means Clustring

k-means clustering is a method of vector quantization, originally from signal processing, that aims to partition n observations into k clusters in which each observation belongs to the cluster with the nearest mean (cluster centers or cluster centroid), serving as a prototype of the cluster. This results in a partitioning of the data space into Voronoi cells. k-means clustering minimizes within-cluster variances (squared Euclidean distances), but not regular Euclidean distances, which would be the more difficult Weber problem: the mean optimizes squared errors, whereas only the geometric median minimizes Euclidean distances. For instance, better Euclidean solutions can be found using k-medians and k-medoids.

Unplanned Blocks

Possibility of Programs’ Positions Possibility of Units’ Positions

3 Dimensional Path

When looking at autumns mountains through mist,the view may be indistinct yet have great depth.

KAMO-NO CHOMEI

Parametric House

Available On

STELLA 3D

parametrichouse.com/Stella3d

food4rhino.com/app/stella3d

“A particle system is a collection of many many minute particles that together represent a fuzzy object. Over a period of time, particles are generated into a system, move and change from within the system, and die from the system.”

William Reeves

Particles are used in a different variation of design, simulation, and prediction.

Client 4

Stella3D is a plugin developeb by Erfan Rezae & Salar Anahid, which simulates the behavior of the particles in a customizable environment. Stella3D offers to designers a new method to face the design process. The discrete design implication to solve multivariable problems and design challenges such as architecture, CGI, natural behavior of phenomena, and etc.

The environment can be customized by different values such as spatial properties, different variations of forces, noises, and density. The BigBang engine simulates the particle (AKA Stars) with the defined environment and particle’s initiation acceleration. The result can be shown in different ways such as history path and text documents (for example the number of the alive particles, elapsed time, and etc).

Stella3d Grasshopper Plugin

what is a star?

stars

Star is a Class, built into the core of the plugin which contains 7 attributes. Attributes are in charge of any change in a particle. In another word, these are the factors that are constantly changing during the simulation, due to applied forces.

stella backend

the impact of small particles

There are two different methods based on the simulation complexity, in order to create a star, the Bigbang component and Point To Star component.

stella3d big leap, the interpretation hierarchi

Star is a Class, hidden in the backbone of the Stella Algorithm which can communicate among all layers of Rhino, grasshopper and .NET platform. Using Object-Oriented methodology makes the source code easier to manipulate through different developers. Moreover, since it is independent of the Grasshopper and Rhino SDK, the interpretation of the script would be much faster in comparison to other simulation engines such as Kangaroo.

Figure 1 - Star Attribution

Figure 2 - How to create a star

Figure 3 - Classification

Figure 4 - Interpretation Hierarchy

Stella3d Grasshopper Plugin

bigbang component examples

bigbang, but compact!

The Big Bang component provides various approaches with pre-defined input to achieve a result automatically while some features are restricted in order to provide a simpler and more convenient experience. As a result, users can achieve fascinating results with fewer components in a shorter period.

Figure 5 - Big Bang Component

stella exposed

point to star component

The Point to star component only receives points and creates stars from them, by assigning empty attributes. The main event occurs in a loop in which users can apply different types of forces and conditions. In this method, users have the ability to design more versatile and come up with their own solutions.

examples

what is the difference?

There are two types of components in our plug-in. The first group is star components which work with main star classes to provide more speed and versatility. The other group is the global components.

Figure 6 - Creating a Loop

3D K erfing Algorithm

Kerfing is an act of cutting or carving in order to achieve a porosity in a material that can change the authentic behavior of the material, such as acoustic and deformation properties. Digital fabrication technologies and parametric design tools, based on knowledge of geometry. transform kerfing, into a functional method to bridge the gap between digital geometries into practical geometries. The methodology that has been discussed in this essay is a Kerfing method which achieves a porosity through the material insertion.

Topological Process

Example on 3*3

D eformation Simulation

R otation: 360

R otation: 270

R otation: 180

R otation: 45

R otation: 0

R e-Thinking6Modularities

Pattern by definition means, series/sequences that repeats. It can be represented as visible regularities in nature within a form of geometric shapes such as symmetry, fractals, spirals, bubble, tessellations and … From galaxy formation to atomic orbital, almost every phenomenon in our cosmos is governed by some rules which in physical form can be described as patterns. For over millennia mankind have been attempting to explain order in universe, using mathematics seeking to discover and explain abstract behaviors in nature.

ANTI OLOID

2022

Lighting Design

A lighting design that incorporates a morphing gyroid minimal surface in Anti-Oloid geometry would likely involve a unique and complex shape that changes over time. The gyroid minimal surface is a type of mathematical structure that has a distinct, crisscrossing pattern of ridges and valleys. The Anti-Oloid geometry is a type of geometry that is closely related to the more well-known catenoid geometry, and is characterized by a smooth, double-lobed shape.

This shape is the minimal expression of The Oloid. If we deconstruct both of them, we’ll find the same structure, yet, THE ANTI OLOID is made with the fewest elements possible. Creating different paths even though their motion is the same. This complex shape doesn’t have such a difficult construction as it may seem, it is a continuous surface created by the trajectory of a line connecting two points that travel along two congruent circles in perpendicular planes so that the center of each circle lies on the edge of the other.

Anit-Oloid

Client

Wypro Built

Status

Role Location

Computational Assistant Spain

2020

The project aimed to create a complete cycle of orthopedic and customized insoles for patients due to using foot pressure analysis and suggesting a specific configuration of modules to fill the insole. The insole’s platform could be chosen by a doctor and be modified by the Script for better performence and longer life

WYPRO Parametric Insole

Procedure

Methodology

The methodology’s objective is to design optimized lightweight parts while ensuring a good mechanical behaviour in a continuous workflow in order to be compatible with mass customization strategies. The lightening of the pieces is achieved by a topology optimization, a further structural optimization of its lattice infill and its wireframed shell, and finally, by a multi-objective optimization of the assembly in a continuous workflow. The continuous workflow allows the methodology to establish any part of the parametric design as a variable or objective in a continuous data flow in order to automatically generate the most suitable solutions without redefining the model in intermediate phases

BIOBULB SMART FLOWER STAND

LOCATION: A utodesk Gallery, San francisco, CA

STATUS: Proposal

ROLE: Computational Designer

Morphing and Transformation

A flower stand design that incorporates morphing Schwartz minimal surfaces and adaptable modules for flower pots would likely be a unique and visually striking addition to any space. The Schwartz minimal surface is a type of mathematical structure that has a distinct, crisscrossing pattern of ridges and valleys, similar to the Gyroid minimal surface.

The morphing aspect of the design would likely involve a gradual transformation of the Schwartz minimal surface into a shape that can adapt to fit various flower pots. The modules would be designed to accommodate the shape, size and weight of the flower pots, allowing for a flexible and versatile flower stand. The overall design would be elegant and modern, allowing for the flowers to be the main focus while the stand complements them.

LOCATION: A utodesk Gallery, San francisco, CA

STATUS: Proposal

SIZE : 20’ * 8’

ROLE: Computational Designer

Kerfonic Wall

OVERALL PROCESS

• MODELING: THROUGH A PARAMETRIC DESIGN ENVIRONMENT TO CONTROL KERF DESIGN ATTRIBUTES.

• SIMULATION: VIA A RAY-TRACING ACOUSTIC SIMULATION TOOL.

• OPTIMIZATION: THROUGH AN EVOLUTIONARY SOLVER TO GENERATE NUMEROUS DESIGN ITERATIONS.

• FABRICATION: VIA AN EMBEDDED FABRICATION WORKFLOW AFTER FINALIZING THE DESIGN.

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Galapagos Pachyderm Clarity Reverberation Time Early Decay Time Ray Tracing

Galapagos Pachyderm

Open Nest kerFIT

Modules fabrication

Kerf/Form pattern correlation

When stretching the kerf pieces, the maximum stress is found on thecircular ring edge and exterior perimeter. Therefore, the flatter the kerf panel is, the less tensionthat appears in those areas (Figure 19). Also, the panel’s shape and height difference between its perimeter and ring affect the stress concentrationat the corners. Therefore, the incremental manipulation of the cut lines’density creates a more gradual bending angle, avoiding a sharp kink transitionand stress concentration. Cut lines bending in a gradual curve should rotate slightly to deviate from their planar surfaces. As a result, gaps between the lines willopen up or be compressed, depending on the panel curvature.

Acoustic Performance

Virtual simulation

Acutal acoustic perfomance

KERF PANEL

BASE FRAME

MODULE FRAME

When stretching the kerf pieces, the maximum stress is found on thecircular ring edge and exterior perimeter. Therefore, the flatter the kerf panel is, the less tensionthat appears in those areas (Figure 19). Also, the panel’s shape and height As a series of cuts in close proximity, kerfing is able to turn a rigid planar material into various interconnected pliable elements, modifying the material’s level of flexibility (Zarrinmehr et al. 2017). Incisions made according to the kerfing method result in single or double-curved freeform shapes (Capone 2018). Although it is critical to consider material type, moisture content, and relative humidity, the amount of material removed from particular areas during the cutting process most prominently affects the kerf bending curvature.manipulation of the cut lines’density creates a more gradual bending angle, avoiding a sharp kink transitionand stress concentration. Cut lines bending in a gradual curve should rotate slightly to deviate from their planar surfaces. As a result, gaps between the lines willopen up or be compressed, depending on the panel curvature.

SIDE PANEL