Architecture Portfolio | Idisa Saliaj

PORTFOLIO IDISA SALIAJ

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RETIREMENT HOME

MANTUA ROWHOMES

INTERIOR DESIGN

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IDISA SALIAJ Architectural Intern

WORK EXPERIENCE REAL ESTATE AGENT Keller Williams Philly

idisa.saliaj@drexel.edu

January 2022 - Current

Philadelphia, PA

(267) 368-2279

Advise clients about market conditions, conduct walkthroughs, and provide guidance and assistance through the process of buying, selling, or leasing properties.

Philadelphia, PA

Lead the negotiation process between buyers and sellers.

linkedin.com/idisasaliaj

Develop positive relationship with lenders, appraisers, home inspectors, and escrow companies.

Design marketing campaigns, primarily through the use of digital media and promotional items to obtain 20% of business from referrals.

EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

Drexel University 2020 - 2026 Philadelphia, PA

MEDIA BUYER

Mareketer Growth Agency June 2019 - November 2021

Ontario, CA

Assisted in market analysis for new products and service offerings to evaluate potential marketing improvements.

Strategized, developed, and managed paid digital marketing across Tik Tok, Instagram, and Facebook.

Designed custom websites and advertisements for clients.

Exceeded quantitative metrics on customer satisfaction, customer retention, and inquiry.

SKILLS Autocad Rhino Photoshop Indesign Illustrator Enscape Revit

LANGUAGES English Albanian

TEEN LEADERSHIP ASSISTANT

Free Library of Philadlephia LEAP August 2016 - June 2019

Philadlphia, PA

Provided homework assistance, computer literacy, and library skills for students in grades K-12.

Planned and facilitated STEM/literacy activities throughout the year.

Assisted the program leader in supporting students in all out of school time activities.

Helped address the problem of summer learning loss by leading the SUMMER OF WONDER program.

REFRENCES Jeremy Voorhees, AIA Associate Teaching Professor jpv39@drexel.edu

Spanish Rachel Schade, AIA Associate Teaching Professor schadesr@drexel.edu

Michael Giuda, Realtor Associate Broker, Keller Williams MGiuda@KW.com

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help startup companies or individual entrepreneurs to develop their business by providing a full scale raining and office spaces, focuses on understanding and establishing how design can improve the way

the physical places and organizations shape the way people interact. It begins by identifying, pinpointing audience to then provide a design that is not problem focused but rather solution focused.

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LOCATION Samuel Powel School Powelton Village Adress: 301 N 36th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Existing Building + 30,000 sqft

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WEST PHILADELPHIA PROMISE ZONE INCOME

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DESIGN BRIEF The Project located between Powelton Avenue and 36th Street is a beloved community institutional building. It is proposed to have an institutional development utilizing the existing structure and create a community based project. This design is intended to improve community access to social services and overall promote the social infrastructure.

To create a space that enhances social wellbeing and furthers economic growth by providing basic services and facilities.

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The concept of this design is to follow a spaces within spaces idea. To create a space that can act as a gathering space/ communal collaboration space but also accommodate seclusion and the need for retreat from others.

Its idea divides public and private spaces and then brings them back together.

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DESIGN CONCEPT

The space should facilitate maximum light, utilizing solid and void throughout the form as well as layering to promote repeated human interaction and joint participation.

Innovation and collaboration are the two main ideas that drive a successful business incubator. Designing to empower a radical caliber of idea-sharing, heightened collaboration and promoting interaction.

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Array of business support resources and services - physical space - capital - coaching - common services - networking connections

Design Process initiated with the existing building in the site which was then adjusted, keeping the existing structure but modifying it to create a newer form. Other spaces were added and carved out to clearly identify private and public spaces.

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Foster inovative ideas, promote out of box thinking.

Space - Purposeful use of space - Synonymus with innovation - Heightened Collaboration - Idea gathering areas - Centrally located amenities - Relaxing environment - Combination of casula seating / flex space

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SITE PLAN

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LONGITUDINAL SECTION 1/16’’= 1’-0’’

GROUND FLOOR PLAN 1/16’’= 1’-0’’

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CROSS SECTION

CROSS SECTION 1/16’’= 1’-0’’

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SECOND FLOOR PLAN 1/16’’= 1’-0’’

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EASTERN ELEVATION

SOUTHERN ELEVATION

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EASTERN ELEVATION

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is a project based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 23rd and Cherry Street. Its focus is a h included amenities for people of all ages and a retail based first floor. This design of belonging. It is designed to be a safe environment but also very sleek and modern. ind environment, in touch with nature and the sun. Widely opened to the city of Philadelphia residential tower overlooking the Schuylkill River and all of the city.

ee bedroom, two bedroom, one bedroom and studios. The rooms are designed with maximum efficiency. ss curtain wall which provides an interior that becomes warm and complex.

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Design Brief This project is located in Center City, Philadelphia between 23rd Street and Race Street. Currently a parking lot, it is proposed to be a mixed use building with the first floor including commercial space whereas the upper floors be residential space designated as a retirement home.

The project should respect the surrounding buildings as well as utilize them to its advantage. It BUILDINGS strives to create a community with easy access and safe environment.

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Design Concept The concept of this design is to create a mix between a low rise building and a high rise building by creating a solid base and adding a tower. It promotes easy circulation throughout the whole building and easy access. The use of outdoor space is private but very open to allow for outdoor living health benefits. It aims to improve quality of life and experience.

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RETAIL SPACE

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TYPICAL UNIT PLANS

3 BEDROOM 1 Master bedroom 2 Additional bedrooms 1 Bath Ample livingspace 1,200 sqft

2 BEDROOM 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath Ample livingspace 900-1,000 sqft

1 BEDROOM 1 Master bedroom 1 Bath Ample livingspace 500 sqft

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LONGITUDINAL SECTION

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

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SECOND FLOOR PLAN

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SOUTHERN ELEVATION

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EASTERN ELEVATION

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Design Brief The site, located in Mantua Neighborhood between 36th and Wallace street is a residential block which is proposed to have adittional rowhomes with a mixed use of residential and commercial.

Design Concept Accessible The concept for the project needed to have clear and easy use of accessibility. Accessibility in a residential unit promotes the quality of being able to be relaxed or entered. Accessibility is shown by different variations of circulation such as horizontal (stairs, ramps, hallways) and vertical (elevator).

Multi Unit The multi unit Row-home focuses on horizontality. It is separated by floors rather than by walls.

The building is divided into three parts vertically which makeup the circulation center in the middle and two units on each end. Dividing it horizontally by floors, creates different spaces within one unit. First floor is where the living space and kitchen are located whereas the second and the third floor is where the rooms are. Each floor has a different ceiling level height in order to enhance a different feel between each room.

Live/Work The live/work space is a space created to combine dwelling and workspace all in one building, It includes a mix of loft/studio/single bedroom and work space. It promotes isolation and privacy as well as open public areas meant for gathering.

The first floor consists of an office space strictly for working, whereas the second floor consists of a gathering, more relaxed area where meetings could be held or lunch breaks are taken. On the other hand, the third floor consists of a residential unit held private.

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LIVE-WORK SECTION

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STAINLESS STEEL APLAINCES

COLD TAN WALL COLOR

GLASS BLACK ACCENTS BRICK WALL OAK HARDWOOD FLOORING

DESIGN CONCEPT Make a small narrow space such as a rowhouse feel grand.

Use of light airy colors Light hardwood floors Milky white walls White kitchen cabinets Black accents

Open floor plan Glass railing Brick accent wall Floating stairs

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1344 E. Palmer St.

DESIGN CONCEPT Accentuate the tall ceilings to make the space larger.

Tall windows Statement light fixtures Architectural details Tall kitchen cabinets Open floor plan Floating stairs

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Use of light airy colors Light hardwood floors Milky white walls Black accents

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Friðarhús

This house of peace was designed with a combination of elements and method of approach; leads to highly resolved buildings quietly and sensitively placed in the landscape with the utmost care enhancing quality of life and a sense of well being with deep connections to nature, landscape and an appreciation of the importance of everyday functions and rituals. It prioritized the use of natu natural materiality such as wood and concrete in order to promote peace and order.

FLOOR PLAN

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