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EBRAHIM RAHMANI

EBRAHIM RAHMANI

(+46)70 205 61 40

Gothenburg, Sweden

ebrahim-rahmani@outlook.com

www.linkedin.com/in/ebrahim-rahmani-89ab60201

”Architecture is not just about designing buildings, it’s about creating spaces that inspire, uplift, and enhance the human experience. It’s about weaving together form, function, and meaning to tell a story that connects people to each other and to their environment. It’s about shaping the world around us, leaving a mark on the past, present, and future, and creating a legacy that lasts for generations to come.”

Revit

Autocad

Sketchup

Grasshopper

Climate Studio

Indesign

Solidworks

Navisworks

Rhinoceros

Enscape

V-ray

Photoshop

Illustrator

Premiere Pro

Cinema 4D

Lightroom

Webflow

EDUCATION:

20172020

20202021

20212023

2024-

EXPERIENCE:

Technical program, Njudugs high school Vetlanda

Chalmers School of Architecture Gothenburg

Ecole Polytechnique Féderale de Lausanne Lausanne

Exchange year - Master of Science

Chalmers School of Architecture

Gothenburg

Master of Science

NBI- Handelsakademin Gothenburg

Infrastructure engineering with BIM expertis

Arkitema Architects D/K Århus

Internship

Kalani Design

Intern

WORKSHOP:

20142017 Spring 2023 Fall 2019 Fall 2020 Spring 2019

2025Present Fall 2023 Spring 2021

COURSES:

ACHIVEMENTS:

Architect ǀ BIM samordnare

Architecture: Space, light and color Gothenburg

Participant

Academy for Architectural Culture Hamburg

Participant / Architect Bachelor of Science

Modelling with analogue and digital tools Gothenburg

BIM - Building information modelling Gothenburg

Art et Architecture - Constructing the view

Switzerland

Highest grade in all Njudungs high school Scholarship

New European Bauhaus Design Challenge Winner aac Academy for architectural culture Scholarship

Letter of recommendation

To whoever this may concern,

Amsterdam, 9 August 9, 2023

I met Ebrahim as a course examiner and teacher of the Chalmers course on Architectural Transformation and Environmental Care. I would meet him during seminars, lectures, workshops and weekly tutorials, often within teamwork (3 students). He comes across as an ambitious student, engaged in studio discussions and attentive while listening to others. His group had a great collaboration and went beyond the requirements. For instance, their project was the most developed regarding the combination of analysis in relation to design concept, implementation and (visual) storytelling. They did not fear experimenting with new concepts and combining design approaches and managed to get an in-depth understanding of the context. During the tutorials, they would be prepared and always took all feedback into consideration. There was a equal dynamic which meant that while it was not clear who did what precisely, I could trust an equal distribution of tasks within the group and this resulted in a coherent design proposal

If you have more questions, please give me a call or email:

Elke

Miedema

+31644523870

LinkedIn Email

Letter of recommendation

To whom it may concern

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023

In the Fall semester of 2023, Ebrahim Rahmani has been an intern at Arkitema in the ICU Commercial department.

As a mentor and the person responsible for Ebrahim, I have had the pleasure of witnessing his broad skills as an architect. Ebrahim possesses an immense dedication towards architecture and a strong desire to learn and develop. He excels in all aspects of architectural tools, from hand sketching to 3D modeling and rendering. Additionally, he seeks advice and, on his own initiative, develops wellinformed opinions.

As a person, he is well-liked and contributes to a positive atmosphere in the office. He is consistently in a good mood and maintains a positive attitude. With that said, I highly recommend Ebrahim Rahmani.

Best regards,

Uffe Riis Sørensen Lead architect

+45 9134 8614

urso@arkitema.com

Overdækning af gårdrum 4 5

GREEN LIVING ROOM

Master thesis

Spring 2022

CAPTURING A SCENERY

Studio Gay Menzel: Urban legends

MEJERIET

Transformation and environmental care

Autumn 2021

A MANIFESTATION: SHOWROOM

Arkitema: Internship

Spring 2023

8-17 18-27 28-37

Spring 2021 38-43 44-47

BACK TO THE OLD TRENDS: BAZAAR

aac: Workshop

Autumn 2023

GREEN LIVING ROOM

Towards a sustainable lifestyle

Chalmers University of Technology

Master thesis

Category:

Commercial, Housing

Examiner: Mikael Ekegren

Year: Spring 2022

Location: Gothenburg

CONCEPT

In urban areas usually the greenery and vegetation is limited to small area in the courtyard or the local park around our homes. Little attention has been devoted to the impact of the vegetation on human health. The goal of this master thesis is to investigate a new housing typology in urban context that initiates a sustainable lifestyle. An additional domestic space for recreation, a place for stress relief.

STRATEGY

The idea is to equip each apartment unit with a naturrum that can be used in longer period of the year. The living room and the naturrum due to obvious reason are in synergy and co-exist but independent from each other. Optimal sunlight condition for the naturrum and living room is required. These domestic spaces are the functions in the home that are used under bigger part of the day and therefore should contain unique spatial characteristics and qualities.

Exterior - Street view

To create a spacious and harmonic living room, where social interaction occurs the ceiling height has been doubled, however the rest of the apartment has single height ceiling. This has affected naturally the other floors. Therefore, the apartment units are designed into Tetris-like shapes and are stacked on top of each other.

Storage- circulation

In the back spine of the apartment unit there are a number of integrated storage spaces (wardrobe and shelfs) and some other functions such as working space, exit door and cloth hanger. There are also some windows which will create a sense of security and surveillance for other inhabitants which find themselves in the courtyard of the building.

Apartment TYPE A plan

A. The small units which are stacked on top of the large units fit one bedroom with kitchen, living room and nature room.

B. In order to make the composition of the Tetris-like units the small units are mirrored and have the double height living room and the nature room on the other end of the unit.

C. The large apartments on the first floor accommodate 2 bedrooms, a kitchen and a livingroom alongside the nature room.

Model - Naturrum 1st

Elevation west 1:200

Naturrum and balcony

Exterior - southwest facade

28x 120mm Timber deck

60x60mm Timber deck

Fibre cloth

100mm XPS Insulation

Vapour barrier

200mm XPS insulation

200mm Cast-in-place reinforced concrete

80mm Pre-cast concrete

RS PRO

Timber Substructure

50mm Translucent PC (U-value 0.9 W/m²K)

Stainless steel anchor bolt

230mm Concrete slab

0.1mm Vapour barrier

150mm XPS insulation

50Ø Drainage pipe

20mm Concrete element

Cable-mesh balustrade

Precast concrete slab

Drainage pipe

80 concrete

200 XPS insulation

Vapour barrier

200 concrete

150mm concrete slab

300mm XPS insulation

200mm Macadam

Pile foundation

CAPTURING A SCENERY

An intervention in Swiss highlands

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne - EPFL

Studio Gay - Urban legends

Category: Public

Examinator: Catherine Gay Menzel

Year: Spring 2021

Location: Chemin Dessus, Switzerland

CONCEPT

Chemin Dessus, a sparsely populated Swiss village near Martigny, sits on a ridge and mainly comprises holiday homes. Its intimate and friendly character led to a focus on minimal intervention with a significant impact. The highlight is the breathtaking view of Martigny and the surrounding mountainous landscape from various angles. The project began with a double exposure featuring scenes from ”Il tempo si é fermato” and a short film reflecting my first impressions. The site’s uniqueness lies in the seamless interaction between the built environment and nature.

STRATEGY

The village’s most vibrant and crucial feature is its footpath, connecting clusters of houses and leading to the village’s sole church. This path is well-loved by residents, serving as a central meeting point. Three interventions emerged from the site analysis, all aimed at reinforcing the footpath. The urban structure clearly comprises small groups of houses along this path, and the analysis revealed the necessity for a new meeting place that would serve as a destination for the residents.

Modell

Analysis of the site to get a better understanding of the area. The site has a peaceful character with extraordinary landscape.

A movie was also made to get a deeper knowledge of the site’s character and needs and what is missing. The lack of a public place for the gathering of the inhabitants was evident.

Capturing a scenery

Platser med bra utsikt terräng

Gångstråk

Bilstråk

Grönska

Bebyggd klump

Inramning av landskap

Fasad - söder 1:100

Modell

Model

Inramning av landskapet

Förstärka horisontaliteten

Tak och golv som löper ut på sidorna och förstärker horisontaliteten

Exploded view

MEJERIET

Celebration of local production

Chalmers University of Technology

Course:

ARK626 - Transformation and environmental care

*Team project

Category: Commercial , Enterprise

Examiner: Joaquim Tarraso

Year: Fall 2021

Location: Orust, Sweden

CONCEPT

With the old dairy factory in Vräland as site, the intention of this project has been to introduce a place where the local production of Orust is celebrated and showcased. Locally produced foods, products and items are used in both the design of the program and intervention creating a place for visitors and workers to enjoy a vast range of all that Orust has to offer. The dairy factory Mejeriet, is transformed into a hub for the taste of Orust. The local brewery, Orust Ölfabrik, and the bakery. Mejeriet also holds a workshop for the current actor in the building Återbruket, for courses and retail of repaired furniture, doors and windows.

STRATEGY

The heritage and transformational strategy used in this project is collectively oriented, but deals with both emotion and knowledge creation. Hence it is both treated as a spatial resource in the sense that it is modified to suit the needs of the new functions and use. Still, it is a testimony to the past in the sense of the selective conservation approach in which the surfaces and finishes of materials are to be kept, along with the aim to reintroduce the program of production. There are four major interventions. The removal of floor slabs produces a vertical spatial connection throughout the building, increasing visibility of the spaces. The south facade has been deemed beyond repair and replaced. Lastly the most obvious intervention is the entrance addition in a contrasting material, allowing for clear understanding of the main entrance.

Modell

Lokala verksamheter och producenter

Situationsplan 1:2000

Atmospheric section visualizing the interventions

New material distinguish from old with color green

Model - Entrance

Reused concrete

Glass block

railing

The dairy today lacks a clear entrance situation externally. By making an addition in concrete that comes from holes in the joists. A delicate entrance situation with integrated ramp and stairs and a patio for the bakery.

Detail - The new metal frame to create the hole in the slab 1:20

Model - Frame

Model - Extension

Model - The light yard

A MANIFESTATION: SHOWROOM

Synergy in design to showcase expertise

Arkitema D/K

Internship

Category:

Office

Team leader:

Kim Thorsell

CONCEPT

YEAR: Spring 2023

LOCATION: Hobro, Denmark

DS Flexhal, a manufacturer specializing in concrete and steel products, sought to expand their workspace area. To explore the possibilities, they enlisted the services of Arkitema to propose a design for the potential extension of their office facilities. Our approach was driven by the intention to not only fulfill their functional needs but also align with their aspirations. Consequently, we conceived a building that showcases their own manufactured products, leveraging architecture as a powerful tool for highlighting their expertise and goals. By forging this connection between design, architecture, and everyday life, we aimed to create a manifestation that goes beyond a mere generic structure. Instead, we aimed to craft an inviting and dynamic workspace, employing innovative tectonics and spatial arrangements to cultivate a purposeful

STRATEGY

We seamlessly incorporated their products into the design of both the building and the courtyard. Recognizing their need for a physical showroom to showcase their products, as well as host lectures and meetings, we strategically integrated these functionalities within the courtyard. This vibrant space serves as a central hub, accommodating various activities, including additional activity-based workspaces. By linking all parts of the facility together, the courtyard creates a cohesive and interconnected environment for users and visitors.

Model - New + existing

Plan - The extension in connection to existing structure

Transformation From conventional workspaces To activitybased workspaces

Perspective - Courtyard

/ SOLAFSKÆRMNING - ÅBEN OG LUKKET

Rythm

BACK TO THE OLD TRENDS: BAZAAR Redefining

a city magnet

aac Academy for architectural culture Workshop

*Team-work

Category:

Public, commercial

Tutor: Fabian Faerber

Year: Fall 2023

Location: Hamburg, Germany

CONCEPT

Although downtown Hamburg is an area that is particularly well-established, with a wide variety of facilities and businesses, these characteristics hardly contribute to its identity and quality. That‘s why the intervention aims to reclaim the old sense of belonging that was evident in the Gängeviertel, by increasing density and creating quality. In the end, we could summarize it as the quality of density. In the heart of Mönkebergstrasse, an old department store is undergoing a remarkable transformation.

STRATEGY:

In the pursuit of the density we aimed for, the proposal suggests breaking the large block into smaller pieces that create the necessary quality for each existing use within the building. These fragments offer unique experiences, from auditorium to workshops offices and housing. The program has also been overhauled to adapt to modern needs, with resilient spaces for several activities.

The interior cracks are now filled with greenery and natural light, creating a vibrant hub for commerce, culture, and community. This revitalization has turned the department store into a new magnet for the city, blending history with a dynamic, sustainable, and inclusive vision for the future of urban spaces.

The interior geometry is ultimately defined by a series of parameters such as the structure, vertical connections, and the specific characteristics of each use.