Iman Khan is a second year architecture student at the Georgia Institute of Technology, with a strong foundation in ecological studies and data analysis. Her work explores the intersection of sustainability, community wellness, and the arts, leveraging multidisciplinary skills in architecture and design. Iman has worked on a range of architectural projects, from collaborating on design solutions integrating accessibility and environmental stewardship, to delving into historical narratives and creating interactive tools. Her design approach is enriched by art commissions and yoga instruction, emphasizing community engagement and a commitment to creating experiences that are inclusive, meaningful, and sustainable.
HIDDEN: IN TIME AND SPACE
phone - (404) 579 1571
email - ikhan80@gatech.edu
if there was a time when memory was a place, where passage, or causation, was anything but a line
01 SOCIAL - ECOLOGICAL ARCHITECTURE
sustainable materials warehouse, west atlanta, ga (first year studio, spring 2024)
02 ARCHITECTURE AS FINE ART
east architecture addition, georgia tech, atlanta, ga
(first year studio, spring 2024)
03 ARCHITECTURE AS MUSIC
performing arts high school, old fourth ward, atlanta, ga
(second year studio, fall 2024)
04 TIME ALONG THE GREENWAY
northeast plaza expansion + connection, brookhaven, ga (HKS Southeast Design Fellowship, fall 2024)
05 QUIVER
sound-art public sculpture installation, toronto, ca (Winter Stations 2024 competition, fall 2023) + PERSONAL WORK + MURALS
SOCIAL - ECOLOGICAL ARCHITECTURE
sustainable materials warehouse, atlanta, ga
Yeinn Oh first year studio, spring 2024 - 2 months
Built using reclaimed materials from an abandoned warehouse on the site in west atlanta, the reclaimed materials warehouse aims to promote circular materials reuse, housing community building materials, learning facilities, living quarters, and administrative offices.
Materials are largely recycled in a pieces-reuse strategy: while original structures are taken apart and moved from their previous locations, they are reused, piece by piece, to create new structures.
material + structural configuration model
circulation + light partis
site plan
ARCHITECTURE AS FINE ART
east architecture addition, georgia tech, atlanta, ga Yeinn Oh first year studio, spring 2024 - 2 months
The design for the addition to CoA East began as an exploration of space-time perception and impacting forces. Viewing architecture as a means of creating fine art, the inevitable interplay of perception emerged: aggregates of memory, delight in novelty, and monumentality of anonymous beauty lies on the spectrum of time, which can be viewed on a holistic scale as a cyclical process by which we mark our bodies and environments. Taking inspiration from architects such as Louis Kahn and Peter Zumthor– primarily through projects such as Therme Vals, the Kimbell Art Museum, and Saint Benedict Chapel– examples of spatial monumentality were taken and transformed in the new addition, both subtle and obvious. Parti equations informed these transformations and led to the design of the main entry space, punctuated by a central water feature in the floor and a corresponding curved form seemingly removed from the arched roof. Circulation through the gallery space ends with a dark room for digital media, inspired by tiled pillars on the bottom level connecting the auditorium and workshop spaces. The east end of the addition takes inspiration from the exterior waffle ceiling connecting CoA East and West, incorporating a slight angle to manipulate incoming sunlight. An outdoor patio connected to the eastern interior section of the addition allows for even more unrestricted space, strengthened through simplicity and continuity of material.
The creation of a constructivist relief sculpture began by taking the basic form of traditional sundials and incorporating encroaching qualities of space-time continuity: slippage, randomness, and contrast. From this relief, grid lines emerged as guides of proportionality for the addition, first explored through roof forms as the main entrances of sunlight– the foremost measurement of time, on both micro and macro scales. A combination of roof formations and proportions began as the basis of the addition, to which considerations of the original building were taken: patterning, materiality, and daylighting.
parti
ARCHITECTURE AS MUSIC
performing arts high school, old fourth ward, atlanta, ga Breck Small second year studio, fall 2024 - 1 month
Nestled in Midtown Atlanta, this performing arts high school is a symphony of rhythm, inspired by the iconic curvature of Oscar Niemeyer’s “Big Worm” at the University of Brazil. The design’s sweeping, circular forms and spatial flow mimic the cadence of performance, offering a physical manifestation of rhythm that guides the school’s functionality and aesthetics. The interplay of fluidity and structure seamlessly integrates spaces for learning, rehearsal, and performance, reflecting the multifaceted nature of the arts. From the open, inviting lobby to theater and dance studios, each element harmonizes with the concept of circular rhythm, symbolizing the continuous movement of creativity and growth. This design not only celebrates the art of architecture but also nurtures the aspirations of Atlanta’s next generation of performers.
TIME ALONG THE GREENWAY
northeast plaza expansion + connection, brookhaven, ga in collaboration with Nicholas Nunnelley & German Castillo for the HKS Southeast Design Fellowship, fall 2024
Time along the Greenway explores a gradual descent from urban to ecological, expanding the potential for Buford Highway’s Northeast Plaza to meet the nearby Greenway. This project carefully considers existing programs and community needs, balancing the site’s rich cultural heritage with its proximity to natural spaces.
An existing farmer’s market is expanded into a covered, open air community market, which steps down – giving opportunity for pockets of communal space – to Peachtree Creek, running alongside the Greenway. The Greenway is divided into sections based on the nature of existing nearby programs: urban, natural, public, active, and residential. These designations become the basis of a framework, detailing a potential list of actions to be taken in any respective area. This concept is based on the idea of conservation – while designers can provide structures and spaces, it is the gradual influx of people and environment that create a sense of identity. This project seeks to use the site’s existing identities and expand their potential along the Greenway, paying sensitivities to connection points and ecological givens. Growth potentials of this framework along the entirety of the Greenway are also considered, providing a clear basis for future development.
Time as a Designer
Nature exemplifies the beauty of time way. Over time, natural elements transform and adapt. Intricate and inspiring. Consider the growth of a tree: starts as a tiny seed, but as the years pass, it develops a unique structure of branches and leaves, each telling the story of its life and the environmental conditions it has faced. Nature, in its core, is dynamic. It is not static but continually shaped by the interplay of growth, decay, and renewal. When design and nature intersect, the concept of time becomes even more compelling. By observing how natural systems evolve and adapt, designers can create products and structures that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functionally resilient and sustainable over time. Embracing time in design and appreciating nature’s own timeline can lead to a deeper connection with both our creations and our environment. us to see beauty in the aging process, to understand the value of endurance and adaptability, and to recognize that time, far from being an adversary, is an ally in crafting something truly enduring and meaningful. human-made objects or the organic development of natural systems, time is a vital and enriching component. It allows both to evolve, mature, and reveal a beauty that is both profound and uniquely their own.
QUIVER
winter stations 2023 competition submission, toronto, ca (individual)
Resonant in both concept and design, Quiver reimagines the One Canada installation (2022) as a symbol of solidarity for indigineous peoples everywhere. Seven concentric circles echo One Canada’s tribute to the seven grandfather teachings of the Anishnabae Peoples, with an eighth outer base ring which supports a series of seven ascending pipes on both sides. Encouraging interaction, cutouts at various heights in the pipes allow them to act as speakers for people’s voices and phones, amplifying our most powerful and accessible tools of resistance and solidarity. Red cords connect the pipes to the inner seven circles, providing a resonant experience even for those with hearing disabilities to feel vibrations emanating from sound in the pipes. An encompassing acoustic experience invites people to connect with the installation as well as eachother, a reminder that solidarity is both a collective and individual act with resonant outcomes.
