Ismail Ahmad Architecture Portfolio.

ISMAIL AHMAD

Birmingham City University

RIBA Part 1

2023

Final year project

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ABOUT ME

An organised, conscious and dynamic person who takes pride in excellent time keeping as well as delivering a first class service to those who require it. An adept facility for making decisions, intuitively and efficiently, in line with short, mid and long-term organisational objectives. A naturally confident and professional demeanour with the proven ability to work at all levels within an organisation whilst representing the business to the highest of standards in all interactions.

2019 - 2023

2017 - 2019

2012 - 2017

DESIGN SKILLS

Jan 2022Feb 2022

Birmingham City University

BA (Hons) 2:2 in Architecture

Cadbury College

A Levels: Graphics (A), 3D Product Design (B)

Heartlands Academy

10 GCSE’s: A-B (including Maths & English)

EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS

Troyka Associates, Birmingham

During this internship I was exposed to the fundamentals of architecture through in-depth analysis of solving floor plan arrangements. Hands on experience using AutoCad to adjust floor plans, redesign bedrooms and create blocks of furniture which was embedded onto floor plans. Collaborated with colleagues to ensure the workload was delegated accordingly and worked towards stringent targets in line with the RIBA Plan of Work stages.

Jan 2021Apr 2023

CAREER SUMMARY

Retail Shop Assistant | Ben Harad, Birmingham

− Achieve sale targets and KPIs, whilst supporting the store to achieve store targets.

− Distributed workload effectively amongst colleagues to ensure targets were achieved during busy times.

− Complete regular stock checks, liaising with head office and suppliers in regards to ordering stock.

− Dealt with complaints and handled enquiries from customers.

− Inspected inbound shipments of stock and conducted random sampling of product quality.

− Assisting customers on shop floor.

− Photoshoot modelling for shop items.

Aug 2019Dec 2020

Warehouse Operative | Hello Fresh, Nuneaton

− Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.

− Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and firstout approach to keep shelves organised and properly stocked.

− Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and addressinaccuracies.

− Oversee the training and development of colleagues by managing their workload, conducting regular performance reviews.

Continuing with the year theme of a “Just Transition”, this project allowed me to explore various urban approaches through social injustice, challenge preconceptions, and resolve with a radical design solution for the future by responding to a variety of real-life social factors in the urban context in Birmingham answering the question: ‘How can architecture irradicate social injustice?’

JUST TRANSITION

HOW CAN ARCHITECTURE IRRADICATE SOCIAL INJUSTICE?

Academic work

Final year project

Birmingham, England

2023

Design Resolution 3

SIGNIFICANT IDENTIFIED SOCIAL INJUSTICES:

- Poor qualification population

- Low social grade residents

- High crime rates

LIBRARY EDUCATION

more than 40% of the community of Nechells (aged 16+) do not have formal qualifications

DESIGN STRATEGY:

Introducing my final year project; a task to design community complex to tackle the social injustices of Nechells in Birmingham. Nechells is one of the most deprived and derelict areas in Birmingham, where over 40% of the population lack any formal qualifications and are ranked as unskilled, manual workers. Crime rates have exceeded with anti-social behaviour as one of the most reported types of crimes.

The complex offers opportunities to create a legacy of professional graded residents, increasing the social rank of the community through value of education. Workshops available offer a range of courses to acquire qualifications, to attain professional, higherpaid jobs. Historical events and achievements of the community will be showcased in the exhibition hall to give the community greater value. The unique library is designed for comfort to allow the community to enjoy & utilise the space, integrated with green, social spaces to tackle the on-going anti-social behaviour within Nechells.

Derived from ‘Digimaps’, statistics display that more than 40% of the community of Nechells (aged 16+) are unskilled manual workers

TACKLING UK JOB DEMANDS

INCREASE POPULATION WITH FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS

COURSES

PROFESSIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES

LIBRARY

STUDY SPACES

SCHOOL

INCREASE LOVE FOR KNOWLEDGE

TRANSITION TO

SOCIAL GRADE

AB POPULATED COMMUNITY

CREATING A SUCCESSFUL LEGACY

SOCIAL SPACE

EXHIBITION HALL

INCREASING ECONOMIC VALUE

RAISING COMMUNITY VALUE

Crime prevention through green spaces

SCHOOL

Location: Birmingham, Nechells

Showcasing community achievements/ moments

SOCIAL SPACES

CAFE

SCHOOL

GROCERIES

RESIDENTS

URBAN STRATEGY

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

UNCOVERING THE INJUSTICES

“Nechells saw the largest fall in deprivation ranking, falling 16 places from 8th most deprived ward in the city in 2015 to 24th in 2019.”

falling 16 places from 8th

INVESTMENT IS FOCUSED TOWARDS THE CITY CENTRE?

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCHOOLS AND HIGHER EDUCATION

UNCOVERING SOCIAL INJUSTICES

PRIMARY SCHOOL

SECONDARY SCHOOL

COLLEGE/SIXTH FORM

UNIVERSITY

LIBRARY

DENSELY POPULATED WITH SOCIAL GRADE DE RESIDENTS (UNQUALIFIED, UNSKILLED)

DENSELY POPULATED WITH SOCIAL GRADE AB RESIDENTS

RADIUS=1 MILE

SIGNIFICANT QUALIFICATION CONTRAST

MORE INVESTMENT= MORE QUALIFIED RESISDENTS

This layer shows the percentage of household reference persons aged 16 to 64 that are classified as Approximated Social Grade AB - Managerial, administrative and professional.

HIGH LEVEL OF CRIME RATES FOUND AROUND VAUXHALL

TYPES OF CRIME FOUND IN NECHELLS

MID-RISE

GLOOMY

LOW-RISE

FAMILLIES

OPPORTUNITIES

LEGACY

OBNOXIOUS AVAILABILITY?

HIGH-RISE

GLOOMY

HIGH DENSITY

LYNCH

MAPPING

HEARTLANDS ACADEMY

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM

CITY CENTRE

BULLRING & GRAND CENTRAL

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

VAUXHALL SITE

LANDMARK COMMERCIAL

HOUSING

GREENSPACE

Mosque was valued by children & adults of the community through utilising it frequently

Building qualities were at poor standards with a melancholy appearance

Residents were found attaining essential groceries from the shops

Children from nearby schools would attend & use this location as a social zone

Strong smells of marijuana could be smelt immediately once arriving at the site & at the closed regions

Green spaces were tarnished & filled with trash, showing how poorly the area is taken care of

Graffiti could be found on several buildings around the site. This suggests the lack of value & crime rates in the area

Several units were not in use & abandoned

VIOLENCE DRUG ABUSE

From my experience growing up in Nechells, there was a relationship between students of Heartlands Academy & the high street. Students would attend use this area as social spot such as attaining food together from the food shops or simply sitting on the benches and socialising in groups. However, due to the derelict presence of the buildings, local school students would take advantage of the sites lack of value, negligence & detriment, hence use it to perform illegal drug use, underage smoking and anti-social behaviour around the site where there is a lack of investment.

UN goal target 11.1: “By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums”

ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

KNIFE CRIME UNDERAGE SMOKING

THEFT

CAREER

INVESTMENT

DRIVEN

FUTURE

LEGACY

NEW PROJECTS

WHAT DOES VAUXHALL HAVE TO OFFER?

INCONSISTENCY RUN-DOWN

RESIDENTS

WEALTH

EDUCATION= COMMON GROUND

This collage communicates the two communities present, divided by the ring road. From my site visit, Vauxhall is deprived in many areas, especially in investment & wealth. On the other hand, towards the city centre, several constructions were found, indicating wealth and investment.

HEARTLANDS

ACADEMY = HEART OF THE LAND

DISPARITY

HOMES

- REMOVE CANTILEVERS

EXISTING MOSQUE

EXISTING HOMES

+SHARED ROOF GARDEN

EXISTING BUILDINGS

+ RENNOVATE SHOPS

- PUSH UNITS BACK 5M TO OPEN ALLEY SPACE

ORTHOGRAPHIC DRAWINGS

ELEVATIONS / SECTIONS / FLOOR PLANS / DETAIL

Tectonic element focused on the wall & floor build-up, highlighting the sound proofing acoustics & high thermal performance insulation strategy. These elements encourage comfortable spaces, the educational facility is emphasised on creating comfortable and welcoming spaces for frequent use.

1 2 3 TECTONIC ELEMENT 25

WALL:

Glulam column 300mm x 300mm

Masonry 100mm x 65mm x 215mm

Shiplap (timber cladding) 12mm

Timber battens 25mm x 25mm

Plywood sheathing 9mm

Plywood sheathing 15mm

146mm insulation (mineral wool) & timber beams

Timber joist 180mm x 90mm

38mm service void & timber studs

15mm gypsum board

Plywood louvres

FLOOR:

Glulam beam 210mm x 300mm

Carpet 10mm

Screed 50mm & underfloor heating

180mm insulation (mineral wool) & timber joists

Plywood sheathing 9mm

25mm service void & timber battens

Plywood sheathing 12mm

9mm gypsum board

L plate

VALUE:

WIND STRATEGY: HORIZONTAL VENTILATION

SUN STRATEGY: SUMMER SUN LIGHT 58°

WIND STRATEGY: VERTICAL VENTILATION

STRUCTURE:

Reinforced concrete column 300mm x 300mm & metal plate

Reinforced concrete footing

Glulam beam 210mm x 300mm

Glulam column 300mm x 300mm

EXTERNAL WALL:

Masonry 100mm x 65mm x 215mm

Shiplap (timber cladding) 12mm

Timber battens 25mm x 25mm

Plywood sheathing 9mm

Plywood sheathing 15mm

146mm insulation (mineral wool) & timber beams

Timber joist 180mm x 90mm

38mm service void & timber studs

15mm gypsum board

INTERNAL WALL:

12mm gypsum board

9mm plywood sheathing

150mm insulation (minerwal wool) & timber joists

25mm service void & timber battens

Timber joists 150mm x 75mm

FLOOR:

Carpet 10mm

Screed 50mm & underfloor heating

180mm insulation (mineral wool) & timber joists

Plywood sheathing 9mm

25mm service void & timber battens

Plywood sheathing 12mm

9mm gypsum board

TERRACE:

18mm compost

21mm engineered growing media

Gravel ballasat

Geotextile

30mm drainage cell

Waterproof membrane

90mm concrete slab

Gutter

SECTION A

SECTION B

VISUALS

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR COLLAGES/ RENDERS

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