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• ACADEMIC PROJECTS DESIGN WITH NATURE A Territorial Approach to Whitehorse Urban Design Academic / Fall 2021 THE RACHIS Brampton Urban Design Academic / Winter 2021 THE FINCH CORRIDOR West of Keele and Finch Conceptual Urban Design Framework Academic / Fall 2020 PLP FICTIONS Parking Lots As Public Space In Little Jamaica Academic / Winter 2022 I WANT IT ALL The Elementary School Academic / Fall 2018 THE TRIAD Commercial Sports Complex Academic / Spring 2017 • DESIGN COMPETITIONS RISBAF IN COLOR AND PASSAGE Revitalization of Risbaf Textile Factory in Isfahan, Iran Urban Design Competition / June 2018 [ Selected as “One of the Top 10 Designs”] MIGRATION Winter Station Competition In Toronto Public Art Competition / 2019
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
DESIGN WITH NATURE A Territorial Approach to Whitehorse Urban Design Design Studio ΙІІ | Group/Individual | Fall 2021 Instructor: Angus Laurie * MARWELL MASTER PLAN
Project Description The goal of the project is to create new urban imaginaries for a biodiverse, ecological urban model that incorporates indigenous ways of thinking, placing people within rather than above nature and where people act as stewards or caretakers of the land and water About The Location Whitehorse is a capital city of Yukon Province with an area of 416 sq km The Yukon river runs on the left The site sits between the ALaska highway and river geographically. Whitehorse is located within the traditional territories of two self governing First Nations, the Ta’ an Kwäch’än Council (TKC) and Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN). Tasks, Roles and Responsibilities • Review and recommend improvements to mapping documents in ArcGIS and Illustrator within the group. • Revising the layers included in the reginal maps in order to best comply with the project’ s goal. • Prepare mapping layouts and sketches according to each project’ s requirements YUKON WHITEHORSE POPULATION 25080 190 HECTARE SITE 416 sq km 80 % EMPLOYMENT The labour force participation rate for people aged 15 and over in Whitehorse is Yukon80% Canada77%66% MAJOR ECONOMIC SECTORS Mining39% Construction/realestate31% ManufacturingRetail/10% Tourism14% IT / Technology6%
BACKGROUND STUDY
HERITAGE WHITEHORSE 1:20000
ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT WHITEHORSE 1:20000
LAND OWNERSHIP MARWELL AREA 1:5000 SOCIAL SERVICES MARWELL AREA 1:5000
LAND USE FRAMEWORK POPULATION DRIVEN FACTORS • Yukon University in the North • Downtown area in the South NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL DRIVEN FACTORS • Wetland in the middle • River in the east • Highlands in the west • Heavy industrial area in the south LANDOWNERSHIP Yukon Government KDFN WetlandRiver Residential InnovationCulturalOfficeLightCommercialindustrialdistrictandentertainment district Business park
Existing ParkingRetaininggreenbuildingslots DESIGN STRATEGIES • CULTURAL PRESERVATION • PRESERVING THE ASSETS • BIOPHILIC STREET NETWORK AND BLOCK TYPOLOGY DESIGN FAMILY HOUSING BLOCK TYPOLOGYRECREATION AND INNOVATION BLOCK TYPOLOGYOFFICE/COMMERCIAL BLOCK TYPOLOGY
MARWELL MASTER PLAN Existing ParkingNewRetaininggreenbuildingsBuildingslots
THE RACHIS Brampton Urban Design Design Studio ΙІ | Group/Individual | Winter 2021 Instructors: Ken SimonGreenbergRabyniuk THE RACHIS means the vertebrae of the chord where the other stems or branches grow from. * TRANSIT HUB AXO
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DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE ANTHROPOLOGY STUDY
The goal of The Rachis is to Generate the Frameworks to guide Bramptons environment, jobs and urban centres, neighbourhoods, transportation, social matters, health, along with arts and culture Creating an outstanding urban experience while responding to the Bramalea GO Station The Bramaela GO station within a 4km radius to the Heart of Brampton and the surrounding neighborhood is the main objective of this project.
Project Description
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Proposal – Spine Where Bramalea Grows Overcoming the barriers by creating a pedestrian and bike connection north to south and bridging towards the Canadian Tire site. offsetting the Bramalea road, the spine creates a unique character of public regional studies during the site analysis process the group mapping documents graphically manipulate them in Illustrator. documentations diagrams demonstrating the avenue studies, public realm, activity heat maps, etc. in prioritizing, planning the projects in a timely manner. queries and assist them in modelling needed.
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• Spine provides the backbone for the pedestrian activity the creeks at the twoedgesANCHORSCONNECTING THE CITY • Greater development intensity around the key nodes CATALYSING DEVELOPMENT • Development around the spine fills overtime
PUBLIC REALM • Delineating the public activities in or around spine • Identifying the Spine as a defined physical space associating the green and red zones as public realm LAND USE FRAMEWORK • Mix of retail commercial and residential • 25 75 rule for work live spaces • Incorporating existing green STREET ACTIVITY INTENSITY MAJOR ARTERIAL STREET TYPOLOGY DESIGN MINOR ARTERIAL
BAZAAR PROPOSED AXONOMETRIC VIEW NATURE THERAPY GREEN CORRIDOR / MICRO CLIMATE LOCAL ROADS
THE FINCH CORRIDOR Design Proposal of Finch Corridor Design Studio Ι | Group/Individual | Fall 2020 Instructors: Michael Piper Sneha Mandhan * Keele & Finch Intersection’s Perspective – Design Proposal / Looking West
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The area is located in the University Height neighborhood which is a high density, multicultural and low income neighbourhood It is made up of single family detached and semi detached houses, along with several high rise apartment buildings and the vast employment lands. the Finch corridor as a street activation corridor the upcoming LRT line functioning as transit hub the green connection specially with the Hydro green corridor a mixed use neighborhood and desegregation of the land use are the main objectives of the project write down the agenda after make sure is on the right
track. • Conduct researches for city design guidelines, secondary plans, by law amendments and so forth to create relevant maps and diagrams. • Provide necessary assistance or training in Rhino3D and Photoshop to the team members.
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Project Description
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PROPOSED FINCH WEST LRT LINEEXISTING RIGHT OF WAY AND PUBLIC TRANSIT PROPOSED LANDUSEEXISTING LANDUSE
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EXISTING AXO & SECTIONAL AXONOMETRIC VIEWS IN THE NEXT PAGE Residential High Rises with Community Gardens New Extension Of The Existing School Elevated Pathway on the 4th floor commercial Public Plaza surrounded by Mall, Daycare and Community Centre A B PROPOSED AXO A B
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PLP FICTIONS Parking Lots As Public Space In Little Jamaica Guided Thesis | Group/Individual | Winter 2022 Instructors: Michael Piper Otto Ojo
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Preserving the legacy of public spaces by transforming the parking lots to the public spaces where invites people to gather, have some fun and keep the Afro Caribbean culture alive.
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Project Description
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Bringing a design intervention to the parking lots which is easy to install but also elevate the characteristics of the plazas is the main objective. The modular structures are accommodating different activities when there are many events happening in the parking lots. In addition to authentic events, the neighborhood is now ready to host the grand Caribbean parade along the Eglinton Avenue West! Roles and Conduct site visits and interview with locals to learn about the culture and the urban issues they are facing Develop conceptual design ideas and try to articulate them in the site context. Conduct extensive background research to get a better knowledge of different case studies and cultural events, analysing them in the form of diagrams and axonometric drawings
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EVENTS DAY PLP FICTIONS IN LITTLE J. PLAZA GRAND PARADE DAY FACE2FACE EVENT SOUL FOOD SATURDAY EVENTRASTA FEST MARCH BREAK HYPE PROJECT GLOSSARY & EVENTS 4 PARKINGS AS A MODULE PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS
LILJAMAICA FT PATTY DAY IN CARIBBANA DAY EVENTS DAY VIEW IN LITTLE J. PLAZA GRAND PARADE DAY VIEW IN LITTLE J. PLAZA
I WANT IT ALL The Elementary School Thesis Project | Individual | Fall 2018 Supervisor: Afra Gharibpour Physical Model | Macro Photography
DAYLIGHT PUBLIC REALM TRANSPARENCY AND NATURAL VENTILATION ACCESSIBILITY
PROPOSAL Elementary education is considered to be the first stage of universal education, and since this level of education directly affects children's social and cultural character formation, they must meet spatial standards. • The importance of human scale in architecture • Considering the impact of architecture on children's learning • Focusing on neglected spatial features in elementary schools Arenow,thegoals of this project SITE INTRODUCTION
The site is located in northwest of Tehran city. The land with the east west extension, is placed in a mostly residential area so that students can easily access the school.
Library View Window Seats Canteen View From the Main Hall Classroom View Students’ Safe Zone After School Classes Audiovisual Room Semi Public Yards AdministrativeOffices Sanitary ClassroomsFacilities 1st 3rd Grades Sports Hall StairsAmphitheater&ElevatorsLaboratoryCommunal Hall Main Yard Green Balconies Where students can keep a flower pot to raise CourtCanteenLibraryYards are designed for different age groups suggesting wide range of activities. Outdoor Sports Field For Outdoor performances For Outdoor Classes Sandy ClassroomsPlayground 4th 6th Grades
Classroom View Library View Study Hall
TECHNICAL DETAILS OF THE PROJECT
Wall and roof joint detail coping detail Wall section detail with a glazed window concrete façade thermal insulation Exterior wall and floor detail concrete structure insulation Flat Roof detail concrete slab drainage detail rigid insulation
THE TRIAD Commercial Sports Complex Design Studio ΙІІ | Individual | Spring 2017 Supervisors: Heshmatollah Motedayen Farzin Negarestan Physical Model | Macro Photography
ROOF STRUCTURE
ProjectDescription
The goal of The Triad is to create an outstanding commercial and sports center in the heart of the Tehran, beside one of the most visited parks This project is supposed to not only fulfill its visitors’ shopping desire, but also provides a place for sports lovers.
Site Location There are 2 main and 5 subordinate entrances to the project based on different levels in the site, to provide easier access for people to all parts of the complex.
1st FLOOR PLAN Billiards Salon View Department Store View Sports Arena View LONGITUDINAL SECTION
SOUTH VIEW AXONOMETRIC VIEW NORTHEAST
ARRANGEMENTS
Lobby and Interior Public Space
Green Public Space Court Yard A resting space for athletes and employees to be closer to the nature.
Shops and Stores Bridging the department store to the park, giving a transparent view to both park and street. Sports Spaces
Under-Ground Parking Administration Offices Department Store Placed in the south part to maintain the maximum daylight and accessibility from main street.
BilliardsArenaSalonSanitaryFacilitiesCommunalOutdoor
DESIGN COMPETITIONS
RISBAF IN COLOR AND PASSAGE Revitalization of Isfahan’s Risbaf Industrial Complex | Urban Design Isfahan Provincial Directorate of Roads and Urban Development Competition | June 2018 Awarded as “One of the Top 10 Designs in the Competition”
The of this competition is to bring this complex to Isfahan's urban life is also listed the National Monuments List, while respecting the existing historical cultural values the complex to achieve a dynamic center the city residents the assets of the site as building materials and existing green areas old trees, the reusable and easy to install materials in design, the traditional values in the Persian culture and generating a see Urban Plaza in the heart of the city of Isfahan, this competition.
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CULTURE • ISFAHAN’S EXPO VENUE INTERACTION • THE AMPHITHEATER IS HOME TO 399 LOCALS FOR CONCERTS, CONFERENCES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS FUTURE • KIDS FRIENDLY VENUE TECHNOLOGY • SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY VENUE Science & Technology Building View Glass Playground View Isfahan’s Expo View Book Café View
Competition Description WinterStations is an international design competition to bring temporary public art installations to The Beaches, an exhibition to celebrate Toronto's winter waterfront landscape. The Designed structures are to be used as the armature for temporary installations, which will need to be able to withstand the rigours of Toronto winter weather.
2019's theme was migration, exploring many aspects of the word, including the complex social issues that surround humanity, the flight of animals, or the exchange of ideas
Public Art Competition Station
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2019 | Immigration Concept | Individual Toronto, Canada
1 Experience of Daylight
MIGRATION
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