I am a highly efficient and diligent professional who prioritizes excellence and collaboration while possessing exceptional organizational skills. My track record demonstrates successful project completion, fueled by my strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. My life goals revolve around contributing to my urban community through transformative design to bring about positive change. Baltimore and its surrounding urban areas inspire me greatly, and my passion for design dates back to my early years, when I first engaged with art classes and explored various artistic mediums, including performing arts, visual and graphic arts, fine arts, and photography. For me, art and design are inseparable and serve as vehicles for healing, ultimately leading me to aspire to heal others through the power of design. I possess a genuine eagerness to acquire new skills and gain diverse experiences, continuously expanding my architectural perspective. My areas of particular interest lie in sustainable design, historical preservation, residential ,and healthcare. This portfolio showcases a carefully curated selection of my acedemic work at Morgan State University, exemplifying my significant personal growth and development throughout my architectural journey.
Mixed-use development for the growing Goucher Neighborhood. Created a design for the intended structure utilizing only one predominant material, such as wood, metal, brick, or stone, while incorporating glass and concrete for openings and foundations.
Explored the possibilities of using this material on both vertical and horizontal surfaces, as well as for interior and exterior spaces, taking into account both structural elements and surface enclosure.
Developed a unified spatial and material concept that highlights the unique characteristics of the chosen material while drawing a parallel to the world of food, celebrating its diverse qualities in an architectural context.
Software: Revit, Sketchup, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lumion
Old Goucher was originally a neighborhood where Goucher College was located which is now in Towson, Maryland.Old Goucher developed just north of the Baltimore City boundary in the mid-to late 19th century. New developments were being built which attracted people to this area .After Goucher College relocated, the neighborhood became to increase commercial activity. During the post war area, the nieghborhood became more industrial due to the automobile ownership increasing, more car dealerships and service stations were being developed in the area. In the 1970s,80s,90s Old Goucher was known as the city’s design district. Today, Old Goucher is a heavily mixed use area and with that some of the Architectural styles have gone and decreased the number of people living in the neighborhood.
Mission Statement
The space will be separated into a mixed-use building with a space to grab a meal in the restaurant above and grab local market favorites below. This farm to table space will have an abundance of fresh produce for the restaurant and farmers market. The farmers market will also hold a space for local artists and vendors to gain revenue for their brand, with indoor or outdoor spaces. This will be a space for all ages to come together in a neighborhood setting to support their fellow neighbors of Old Goucher. This space will also be a great space for college students to grab fresh food and study in before or after class. Food stalls will provide variety to the users by giving them many options for their preferences.
In this project we completed our city block and developed a hybrid housing typology for families with young children and young professionals. The group came together on a virtual platform to collaborate on a block that consisted of town-homes, an apartment complex and retail space on a fictitious site. Our block included a park for residents within out block. We developed our lot over a series of 3 design proposals to create this final product proposal. The design goals includes privacy for the residents located in this fictitious city, views to the park with local amenities.
My contribution:
I was responsible for the diagrams, site plan, digital apartment model, unit layouts, Photoshop sections and elevations, facade fenestration, final poster layout.
Group: Fatima, Marshay, Devin, Nahim
Software: Revit, Sketchup, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lumion