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Komma- Reborn
Table of Contents
Green Grid Academy (Academic, Master’s ,Modul 7, 2023-2024) (Academic, Master’s Tesis, 2024)
KIT- Nord Science Center (Academic, Master’s, Modul 3, 2023)
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Atelier Of Architecture (Professional, 2023-2024)
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Isfahan Architecture and Design Faculty
Kave Complex
Ordibehesht Tower (Academic, Bachelor’s 5th year, 2021) (Academic, Bachelor’s 4th year, 2020) (Professional, 2021)
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Academic Project
Year:
Mater’s Thesis, 2023-2024
Individual Project
Supervised by:
Prof. Dr. Andreas Hammer
Location:
Leipzig, Germany
Built-up Area: 86,000 sqf
Structure: Reinforced Concreat structure
My thesis reimagines an 18th-century factory in Leipzig as a vibrant primary school, seamlessly blending its industrial heritage with modern educational needs. The greatest challenge was preserving the building’s historic integrity, as it is listed under strict heritage protection, while transforming it into a lively, functional space for learning.
By carefully introducing natural light and greenery, I revitalized the building’s atmosphere, creating a dynamic environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and individuality. A new sports building was added with careful consideration to complement the existing structure, embracing the existing brickwork and providing a safe boundary through landscaped outdoor spaces and seating areas. At the heart of the design, the central library features innovative hanging plant boxes, bringing the essence of outdoor gathering spaces indoors to encourage interaction and inspiration.
Conceptual Approach Diagram
A)Addressing existing challenges
1. Existing Condition,
The building shows significant wear with deteriorated roofs, cracked columns, and damaged floors.
Light and Greenery,
• Penetrated the building mass to allow natural sunlight and greenery, enhancing atmospheric dynamism and stimulating children's creativity.
• Drew inspiration from the existing building's grid to design engaging landscaping that steps up to the gym roof, which is also covered with greenery.
B) Meeting the needs of future students and adapting to evolving pedagogical approaches
Existing Proposed
Evolving Spaces: From Conventional to Optimized
Traditional Schools
2. Enhancements,
•Added volume for an indoor gym.
• Created an outdoor amphitheater seating area and a stepped playground, providing a safe barrier to the outside
• Replaced the glass hall roof with a curved design inspired by the existing brickwork.
•Highlighted the main entry with a glass wall.
Organizing classrooms into grade-specific clusters and strategically positioning main departments to enhance the efficiency of student and teacher interactions, as well as the circulation and accessibility of learning materials, fostering a more dynamic and effective educational environment.
Contemporary school needs
The hanging plant boxes, inspired by the geometric rhythm of outdoor cubic landscaping, transform the central library into a living, architectural statement. The interplay of greenery and structure creates a dynamic, almost ethereal atmosphere that blurs the line between built and natural environments, inviting users into a space where creativity and imagination thrive.
• Growing Media: Lightweight options like perlite, vermiculite, or hydroponic systems reduce box weight by up to 90% (7-22 lbs for hydroponics vs. 33-66 lbs for soil).
• Hydroponic System: Recirculates nutrient-rich water, minimizing weight and water usage.
• Suspension: Stainless steel wires or synthetic fibers securely hang the boxes from the concrete roof frame, ensuring stability and a sleek design.
• Structural Load: Load is evenly distributed across the frame to maintain structural integrity
downstand beam, pre-tensioned
2. 4.92 x 13.4 inches solid oak frame
3. 8.98 x 4.25 x 2.13 inches water-struck coal-stoked brick lattice
The indoor sports hall, located on the south side of the school complex, seamlessly extends the design language of the exterior seating area while reinterpreting the existing brickwork in a contemporary manner. Featuring a water-struck coal-stoked brick lattice, the façade filters sunlight to reduce glare while maintaining efficient natural lighting inside. The column-free, cubic modular roofing system spans the hall’s wide interior, reflecting the project’s emphasis on modularity and material harmony. The thoughtful integration of wood and brick highlights a balanced blend of tradition and modernity, creating an inviting and functional space for sports and recreation.
4. soundproof glazing in oak frame: Two layers of 0.24 inches laminated safety glass + 0.55-inch cavity + two layers of 0.16 inches laminated safety glass
5. 8.98 x 4.25 x 2.13 inches water-struck coal-stoked brick in Flemish bond, 0.98-inch back ventilation, stainless steel anchor sealant layer, 5.5 inches mineral wool thermal insulation, 7.87 inches reinforced concrete, 2.36 inches air space, 3.35 inches thermal insulation, and two layers of 0.49-inch gypsum board
6. 3.15 x 1.18 inches Brick pavers
7. 15.7 inches Reinforced Concrete Base Plate, 1.97 inches Magrebeton, PE-Foil, Geotextile, 19.7 inches Misapor foamed glass insulation, Geotextile, 5.9 inches Gravel Layer
8. 0.31-inch Hardwood panel, 0.79-inch Shock Absorption Layer, Load Distribution Layer, PE-Foil, 0.39-inch rubber granulate mat, Geotextile
Ac ade mic P roj ect
Yea r:
Modul 7, 2023-2024
Individ u al P roj ect
Sup ervised by: L :
Prof. Dr. Andreas Hammer
Esslingen, Germany
Buil t-up Area : 32000 sq f
St r uctu re : 19th century Timber Framing reinforced with concrete columns, Reinforced Concreat structure and IPE-27 steel columns for the new add ons
Komma, originally a 19th-century factory in Esslinegn, Germany, has been repurposed as a youth center, yet faces challenges in adap ng its aged infrastructure to modern needs. In my master's 7th Module, I tackle the task of revitalizing Komma.
My design approach aims to seamlessly blend heritage with func onality, ensuring that it serves the diverse requirements of today's youth. Understanding the importance of providing spaces that foster both enjoyment and enrichment, I have envisioned areas like the cre vity zone, featuring custom-designed furniture. Add onally, I emphasize the site's historical signi fic ance by showcasing the func oning 14th-century water wheel located on the south side of Komma.
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a) Adding two volumes in order to connect the existing building to the Ecoin Hotel for the Museum as well as a exhibiting
b) Adding a glass extention to the existing
1.Creativity Zone
2. Green Terrace
3.Restroom
4.Coworking space
5.Recording Studio
6.Music Class
7.Dance/ Art Rehearsal Room
8.Storage
9.Gift Shop
10.Museum’s Office
11.Water Wheel Museum
Co-working area HVAC Plan
Co-working area Lighting Section
In meeting the challenge of insulating a historic building under stringent facade modification constraints, our approach emphasizes energy efficiency and sustainability. Utilizing calcium silicate insulation, we insulated existing sections and seamlessly integrated insulation into new additions. This method respects the architectural integrity of the building while maximizing energy conservation and sustainability.
1. Schüco FWS-35 Transom-Facade system with face widths of 35 mm and triple glazing glass and self-supporting 90° all-glass outer corner, with 1% sloped roof
2. Steel Canteliver
3. Schüco FWS-35 Transom-Facade system with 60 mm transom integrated with interior sun shading system
4. Griesser motorized sliding bi-fold screen with 3mm perforated cooper sheets, ground floor: 24 screens, 255 x 90 cm first floor: 24 screens, 95 x 90 cm
5. IPE-27 Steel columns integrated with concrete
6. Schüco FWS-35 Transom-Facade system base point with composite thermal insulation system
7. Ground floor cover, Adler Oak wood parquete 20 x 130 mm
8. Misapor under the base plate foamed glass insulation with v 500 mm depth
9. Raised floor with Industrial carpet tiles and steel channel beam and sound insulation
10. Allco Allenspach AG - Floor convector cold, water convector for heating and cooling
11. Suspended ceiling with 2 layer Gypsum board integrated with Knauf Mineral wool for sound isolation
Ac ade mic P roj ect
Yea r:
Modul 3, 2023
Individ u al P roj ect
Sup ervised by: L :
Prof. Dr. Andreas Hammer
Karlsruhe, Germany
Bu il t-up Area : 193000 sq f
St r uctu re : Tree-like structure: tubular steel column with 500 mm diameter for the main structure and 250 mm for the substructures, Canopy: Reinforced Dammbetone with 800mm width
The KIT Nord Science Center proposes a pioneering architectural idea—a hub where emerging scien sts and scholars come together to collaborate and innovate, essen y forming a bustling marketplace of ideas, fostering a culture of collabora on, empowering the next genera on to push the boundaries of knowledge.
Confronted with the challenge of preserving mature trees on the site, we seized this opportunity to seamlessly blend nature into our design philosophy, recognizing its profound i nfl uence on human cre vity and intellect, aiming to merge these maje c trees with our architectural vision, leading to the cre on of a vers e canopy-like structure, carefully cra ed to adapt to the changing needs of KIT Nord's aspiring minds.
1.The current site, with numerous well-grown trees
2. Designing a flexible structure that gently curves down to blend with the landscape at entrances, while complementing neighboring buildings with an upward curve. Strategically including openings to preserve trees and minimize environmental disruption.
3.Concluding by integrating three cubic volumes to accommodate the university's diverse departments, laboratories, and research facilities
1.Entry
2.Brainstorming Capsules
3.Café/ Bar
4.Restroom
5.Mobility workshop
6.Mobility Parking area
7.Restaurant
8.Buffet
9.Gift Shop
1.Entry
2.Workshop
3.Event room
4.Debating area
5.Exhibition
Optigrün roof greening - Nature Roof
1. Perinnial plants and/or Seed Mix EKR/EGR and Sedum Cuttings
2. Extensive Substrate E (60-200mm) mounds required
3. Ecorain iMat (Irrigation Mat)subsurface irrigation system installed 10-30cm below surface.
4. Filter fleece FIL 105
5. Drainage and Storage Board FKD 40 (40mm)
6. Protection and Storage Fleece RMS
300
7. Waterproofing membrane (root resistant according to FLL)
8. 150-200mm Insulation layer with a minimum fall of 1:40 towards outlets / drainage pipes.
Tree-like Structure
Main Trunk, Tubular Steel with 500 mm Diameter and Branches 250 mm
Canopy Structure
Dammbeton , 0.8 m width
ELERO Systems - Picolo 0 Vertical Rotating shading facade system
Track option: concealed within the raised floor with wall mounted control switch
Cladding finish: Perforated, aged sheetmetal (Aluminium/ Cooper/ and Solar Panels
A total of 380 glass/glass photovoltaic Modules each 8 m high and 0.8 wide installed on the facade louvres, rotating 260 degrees with Automechanic Elero active facade system, and Picolo 0 Linear Actuator.
Raised floor
Industrial carpet tiles
Chipboard
Steel channel beam
Steel props
Screed layer
d.p.c
Sound insulation
Reinforced Concrete slab
Transome Mullion facade system
Double glazed surfaces with aluminium frames. With openings at the top and bottom on each second panel for natural ventialtion.
P ro f essional Pr oje ct
Yea r:
Team:
Atelier of A rchitecture (Dipl. Ing. Marcin Grala), Mahsima Rostamian
L :
Germany 2023
P lan Vari ants
In my role as a werkstudent alongside Dipl. Ing. Marcin Grala, I was tasked with cre ng in sketches and developing various plan altern ves for project layouts, circu ons, and room designs. My focus extended to cra ng spaces with dis nct quali tailored to fi t the lifestyle and needs of our clients, u ely providing them with a wide array of choices to select from.
Bü ro W
Professional P r ojec t
Year :
Team :
Marcin Grala), Mahsima Rostamian Germany 2023
At elier of A rchitecture (Dipl. Ing.
Location :
For Project Büro W, we were entrusted with transforming a generous office area accommoda ti ng approximately 35 workers. Our mission was to create an office environment that surpassed expec tati ons, fostering enhanced coworking dynamics and collaborati on quality while ensuring a homely atmosphere. Our design aimed to provide privacy and comfort as required. To kickstart the project, we developed three in itial plan layouts, each offer ing unique possib iliti es and qua liti es.
