Fabia Gafoor's Architecture Portfolio 2024

PORTFOLIO

HAND AND DIGITAL DRAWING - Burlington Hiking Trail - 2023

Studio Group

Project - Ice Station

CasestudyMIT Chapel

CasestudyTammarack Tree

CasestudyGlass boathouse

Fabia Gafoor

As a driven Architecture student, I am dedicated to honing my skills and gaining real-world experience through internships and co-op opportunities. I am a third year student currently pursuing my Bacholar degree at Laurentian University, I am eager to apply my knowledge and passion for design to a professional setting.

With a strong foundation in architectural principles and an eye for detail, I am constantly seeking out new techniques and technologies to enhance my abilities. I am a quick learner and am always willing to adapt to new software and processes, ensuring that I am up-to-date with the latest industry trends.

I thrive in both individual and team settings, possessing excellent communication and collaboration skills. I am able to effectively manage my time and responsibilities, while also being a valuable team player. My goal is to contribute my skills and creativity to a dynamic and innovative team, where I can learn from experienced professionals and make a meaningful impact.

I am actively seeking a co-op opportunity for the summer of 2024. I am confident that my dedication, enthusiasm, and passion for architecture make me a valuable asset to any organization. I am excited to connect with professionals and explore potential opportunities to grow and excel in the field.

Birds

Digital art displaying the multiple communities found within nature that work together to create a successful enviroment for all species.

MORPHOLIO TRACE AND PROCREATE

Bees

Butterflies and Caterpillars

Squirrels

ECOLOGICAL CENTRE

My second year focused on the importance of educating the younger generation about nature. It was the objective of this assignment to demonstrate an understanding of creating a space for visitors and students arriving for a visit. To create a place that would stimulate their curiosity about the outdoors and engage in outdoor activities that teach them about the value and benefits of the outdoors.

Laurentian Conservation Area - 2nd Year - 2023

SITE SECTION

Sections of the site were created to illustrate the depth of the landscape and to provide an analysis of the outdoor programming that occupies the space where visitors are encouraged to participate during their visit. Additionally, it provides a visual representation of how the landscape changes with the seasons.

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP AND ILLUSTRATOR

PERSPECTIVE SECTION

RHINO, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP AND ILLUSTRATOR

This Ecological Center is designed not to simply be a building situated in nature, but rather to be a place that embodies that nature. Visitors are provided with opportunities to interact with wildlife through programs that they are encouraged to participate in during the course of their visit.

In the Perspective Section, we see the indoor-outdoor relationship of the building, as well as how visitors and young students will use the space to gain a deeper understanding of the outdoors.

BOATHOUSE

In my third year, I worked in pairs to design a boathouse near Lohi Lake, an area rich with wildlife and vegetation. The objective of this assignment was to create a space that would act as a bridge between the land and the water. It was our responsibility to develop two programs that would be the focus of our boathouse. The addition of a boat storage facility and an observatory to the site will allow the community to be in touch with nature through boating and observing its beauty during the day as well as at night due to the observatory’s stargazing and birdwatching capabilities.

Lohi Lake - 3rd Year - 2023

PERSPECTIVE

RHINO, LUMION AND MORPHOLIO TRACE

From the lake, this illustration shows the perspective of a boathouse looking towards the building and showing how the building is surrounded by vegetation. Making a visual representation of what one would see when approaching the building from the water.

WALL DETAIL

RHINO, LUMION AND MORPHOLIO

In this wall detail, the structure of the boat storage facility is displayed, demonstrating knowledge of an exterior wooden wall structure with insulating materials. This wooden structure is placed on top of a deck with a green roof that grows berries to attract small birds to be observed from the observatory.

1 - Fibreglass Piles

2 - Sill Plate

3 - Decking Joist

4 - Bottom Plate

5 - Sill Plate

6 - Cedar Cladding

7 - Drainage Space

8 - Rim Joist

9 - Bottom Plate

10 - 2x6 Stud

11 - Wall Sheathing

12 - Vapour Barrier

13 - Cavity Insulation

14 - Sill Plate

15 - Window Frame

16 - Double Pane Window

17 - Window Frame

18 - Double Header

19 - Cavity Insulation

20 - Exterior Grade Plywood

21 - Roof Underlayment

22 - Cedar Roof Cladding

23 - Waterproofing

24 - Thermal Insulation

25 - Root Barrier

26 - Drainage

27 - Filter Member

28 - Growing Medium and Vegetation

29 - Interior Cladding

30 - Vapour Barrier

31 - Interior Barrier

32 - Expoxy

33 - Concrete

34 - Lathe

35 - Water Proofer

36 - OSB Sheathing

37 - Floor Frame Structure

PLAY AND LEARNING CENTRE

Perreault Street - 3rd Year - 2023

In my third year, I had the opportunity to design a play center that would encourage learning and play among young children. To create a sense of comfort and connection with their peers and nature, children should have a space to create their small community within an existing one. Assisting the children in exploring the natural communities that nature provides, encouraging them to work cooperatively as a team and to appreciate the beauty of the surroundings

In my third year, I had the opportunity to design a play center that would encourage learning and play among young children. To create a sense of comfort and connection with their peers and nature, children should have a space to create their small community within an existing one. Assisting the children in exploring the natural communities that nature provides, encouraging them to work cooperatively as a team and to appreciate the beauty of the surroundings

VIGNETTES

RHINO, LUMION, PROCREATE, AND ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

The vignettes have been designed to illustrate how the children will use the spaces within the building and capture my vision of how the building can be used for play and learning.

SITE PLANS

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP AND ILLUSTRATOR

Presenting the neighbourhood that encircles the property, with a playground to the south and a nature trail to the east. This drawing highlights the green roofs on the structure as well as the communal gardens in the Courtyards, in front of the entry, and close to the parking space.

1 - Vestibule

2 - Waiting Area

3 - Receptionist Desk

4 - BF Washroom

5 - Office

6 - Stroller Storage

7 - Sick Room

8 - Halway 9 - Kitchen

10 - Food Storage

11 - Staff Room

12 - Open Space

13 - Mechanical Room

14 - Landury Room

15 - IT Closet

16 - Mainteince Shop

17 - Electrical Room

18 - Lunchroom

19 - Cubby Space

20 - Play Area

21 - Quiet Room

22 - Washroom

23 - Washroom

24 - Lunchroom

25 - Cubby Space

26 - Play Area

27 - Quiet Room

28 - Washroom

29 - Washroom

30 - Bundle of the pre-existing trees

31 - Gardening Area

32 - Picnic Benches

33 - Storage

34 - Sand Pits

35 - Entrance Pathway

36 - Accessible Pathway

37 - Parking

RHINO,

Displaying the layout of furniture within the building, as well as the key outdoor spaces and the overall fencing used to safeguard children within the design play areas.

ELEVATION SECTION

RHINO, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP AND ILLUSTRATOR

Displaying the exterior cladding of the building with its pops of green and a variety of different shades. Showcasing the characteristics of the colour green which encourages visual and verbal creative thinking in children.

RHINO, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP AND ILLUSTRATOR

The following illustration illustrates the thickness of the floor and walls as well as the green roof and the different heights of the ceiling. There are different heights of furniture in this section to accommodate children and adults.

STUDIO GROUP PROJECT - Ice Station

CONSTRUCTED - PHOTOGRAPHY - Ramsey Lake - 1st Year - 2022

My studio and I designed and constructed an ice station for the frozen lake Ramsey during my first year. This ice station is situated along the skating path to enhance Sudbury’s skating and outdoor experience during the cold season. The purpose of this project is to provide a place on the ice for the skaters in the community to explore and act as props for photos taken during the winter season. A number of ice stations were constructed to decorate Lake Ramsey. Our ice station strides to display disruptions of the horizon as its driving concept, encouraging movement through and around the ice station.

CASE STUDY - MIT Chapel

As part of my first year sacred places course, we were presented with case studies that explored a variety of sacred structures from different perspectives. The MIT chapel in Massachusetts was the subject of my research. I created an exploded axonometric drawing that is used to illustrate the place’s interior and exterior, along with how the exterior is used to create a facade that contrasts with the interior. This assignment aims to provide students with an understanding of how a building’s function is displayed through the architecture of its interior and exterior, creating a space for visitors to enjoy a quiet time for spiritual reflection.

CASE STUDY - Tammarack Tree

Second year in my studio class, we spent part of the semester researching a particular tree that was assigned to research and creating a hand drawing of the tree as well as two small details. During this assignment, we gained an understanding of the different characteristics of trees, as well as how to spot them in the natural environment. As part of this assignment, we were encouraged to expand our understanding of the environment and landscape in which we live on including the trees that make up the complexity of a forest.

HAND DRAWING - GREATER SUDBURY - 2nd Year - 2022

CASE STUDY - Glass Boathouse

Within my studio class during my third year, we researched boathouses that embrace the idea of being a bridge between land and water. My partner and I were assigned the glass boat house on Kawagama Lake, which was composed of a variety of materials. In most cases, they were found locally, and in some cases, they were recycled from previous structures. The following is an exploded axonometric drawing showing the layers and materials used in the construction of the glass boathouse. The purpose of this assignment was to illustrate the structure of a boat house, as well as the use of different materials in the construction.

RHINO, ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR AND PHOTOSHOP - Kawagama Lake - 3rd Year - 2023

Concrete Slab

Rebarb

Cedar Panel Ceiling

Blacken Wood

Cedar Panel Ceiling

I-Beams

Bluestone Flooring

2x6 Studs

Glass

Concrete Footing

Bracing

Concrete Cylinder

I-Beams

Family Friends Cottage, when my passion in Architecture began.

HAND AND DIGITAL DRAWING - Parry Sound - 2023

79 Imperial Crescent Bradford, ON

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