A modern resort design blending the University of Alabama's historic campus aesthetics with contemporary elements, featuring hospitality, sports, and leisure facilities for active lifestyles. CONFIDENTIAL RESORT TUSCALOOSA
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ELGIN
The North Grove Redevelopment Area Plan will transform the Fox River into a mix of lively destinations and tranquil retreats while introducing diverse housing and enhancing downtown Elgin.
This project explores the connection between education and contemplation, aiming to transform learning spaces into environments that seamlessly blend everyday functionality with opportunities for spiritual reflection. REVITALIZATION
The Dime Pier revitalization project aims to honor its historic significance while transforming it into a vibrant landmark and community gathering space.
This project explores the connection between education and contemplation, aiming to transform learning spaces into environments that seamlessly blend everyday functionality with opportunities for spiritual reflection.
This Quantum Computer Campus on Chicago's Southeast Side is set to be a state-of-the-art data center dedicated to advancing quantum computing.
PSIQUANTUM CAMPUS CHICAGO
This projects aims to seamlessly integrate with the historical and architectural character of the University of Alabama's campus while introducing modern elements that speak to future aspirations. Key design elements include the use of red brick, stone or precast concrete trim, columned entries, and detailed ornamentation, all designed to maintain the campus’s traditional aesthetic.
The vision is to create a vibrant resort that serves active lifestyles, attracts sports enthusiasts, and engages the broader Tuscaloosa community. The collaboration involves designing key structures like the SI Hotel, a high-rise with 150 rooms; a mid-rise condo and vacation club; and additional amenities such as a pool, cabana, fitness center, and a central services building.
The North Grove Redevelopment Area Plan aims to transform the Fox River into vibrant destinations and serene retreats, enhancing Elgin’s community character. The plan introduces diverse, highquality housing options, with density decreasing from south to north to align with existing context. Buildings along Kimball Street will feature ground-floor commercial spaces, activating the streetscape and strengthening downtown.
Recreational amenities will include various gathering spaces supported by seasonal and permanent concessions, complementing Festival Park. Key design principles focus on maintaining a continuous public edge along the river, prioritizing housing diversity, providing a range of destinations, transitioning density, enhancing public park spaces, and promoting bike and pedestrian mobility.
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SITE 2
SITE 1
NORTH GROVE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
Site 1 - Envisioning a midrise residential building along with a riverfront food truck plaza on a 2.5acre site. Proposing 4 to 5 story residential building with up to 200 units, a promenade for public river access, and activated streetscapes with commercial opportunities.
Site 2 - A mixed-use development featuring midrise building and 30 rowhouses to the north. The plan incorporates private rooftop amenities, ground-floor commercial spaces, with an alternate design preserving a historical silo as a public art feature.
Site 3 - A residential neighborhood along a 9.25-acre linear riverfront park. The park will feature ecofriendly amenities and river access for recreation, integrating nature and community spaces.
Revitalization Plan
The revitalization of open spaces in Azam Basti aims to transform underutilized and vacant areas, specifically Marwat Park and adjacent land near the college, into vibrant urban connectors that foster social integration between the different communities. Currently, these spaces serve as divisions, lacking hygiene and public function. The project focuses on developing a green, public corridor along the canal that acts as the social, physical, and functional spine of the neighborhood. Proposed enhancements include walkways, seating areas, children's play spaces, and food vendor stalls to encourage community interaction and engagement. The design will also incorporate
a community park and a library, dedicated to promoting literacy and social activities. Sustainability is key, with an emphasis on costefficient materials and environmentally effective landscaping to improve pedestrian comfort through passive cooling and shading. By creating inclusive spaces that cater to diverse age groups, the project seeks to bridge community divides, improve public health through access to clean and green areas, and stimulate local economic development through commercial opportunities. This initiative represents a significant opportunity to enhance the quality of life for Azam Basti residents and promote a sense of belonging within the community.
KARACHI
CHICAGO
The vision for Dime Pier revitalization project is to highlight the unique character of the existing infrastructure as a framework for exceptional experiences. By creating opportunities for visitors to engage with breathtaking views and dynamic events along the pier, we aim to boost foot traffic to Navy Pier and elevate its status as a premier social destination in the city.
Dime Pier is currently in a dilapidated state, comprised of wooden piles with no specific function. Its size and location in an unprotected body of water, coupled with regulatory approvals needed for renovation, present challenges that we are prepared to address.fosters social interaction and enriches the cultural fabric of the surrounding area.
NAVY PIER
NAVY PIER
DIME PIER
NAVY PIER
REVITALIZATION
CHICAGO
The Dime Pier revitalization project will incorporate a blend of fountains, light displays, and community events to create a vibrant and interactive experience that attracts visitors year-round
To ensure project success, key program requirements were addressed, focusing on safety and logistics for fireworks, fountain shows, and drone displays. This includes establishing a stable, non-flammable surface for fireworks, exploring modular or fixed fountain installations to adapt to climate conditions, and designing infrastructure for precise drone landing and takeoff. Thoughtful design and community involvement will position the revamped Dime Pier as a dynamic space for social interaction and cultural engagement, enhancing the overall experience at Navy Pier.
To ensure project success, key program
LEARNING CENTER
RADIAL
ACADEMIC LIBRARY PROJECT
KARACHI
This project reimagines the academic library as a journey towards the sacred, inspired by the act of performing rituals. It explores three phases—separation from the profane, transition, and integration into the sacred—both theoretically and architecturally. The goal is to create a space where students can escape the intensity of academic life. Drawing inspiration from the natural surroundings of the site, the design seeks to learn from trees, shaping a secular sanctuary that fosters reflection and renewal.
BRANCHING
ORGANIC
LEARNING CENTER
The design employs brick walls to guide visitors along a curated spatial journey divided into three phases—separation from the profane, transition, and integration into the sacred—progressing from dark to light and open to enclosed spaces. Drawing inspiration from the site's existing trees, the form seamlessly integrates the natural landscape into the structure.
LEARNING CENTER
A survey of students provided insight into their needs and preferences, shaping the design approach. The existing circulation patterns were analyzed and mapped, leading to the proposal of a new building and promenade that enhance connectivity while offering moments of reflection and sanctuary within the academic environment.
The project aims to cultivate a sanctuary within the academic environment, allowing students to retreat from their demanding routines and engage in a transformative experience. By blending architectural design with the natural landscape, the library becomes not just a space for learning, but a refuge for reflection and personal growth. This approach highlights the importance of creating environments that support mental wellbeing, encourage exploration, and foster a sense of community among students. Ultimately, this thesis not only contributes to the discourse on sacred architecture but also serves as a model for future educational spaces that prioritize the holistic development of individuals.
ACADEMIC LIBRARY PROJECT KARACHI
PSIQUANTUM
DATA CENTER
CHICAGO
8080 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive is located on the former U.S. Steel South Works site along the Lake Michigan shoreline, one of the largest contiguous infill waterfront properties in the country. The site has 128 acres ready for immediate development and an additional 312 acres available for expansion. Its strategic location near Lake Michigan and the Calumet River will provide the water sources needed for cooling, and the site can accommodate the large power needs.
PSIQUANTUM CAMPUS
PSIQuantum is set to invest $1 billion to establish a 300,000-squarefoot Quantum Computer Operations Center on Chicago’s Southeast Side, creating up to 150 jobs over the next five years. This facility will be the centerpiece of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, a groundbreaking campus on the former US Steel South Works site.
The project is expected to accelerate Chicago’s status as a global leader in quantum technology, driving innovation and collaboration with key partners like the University of Chicago and the Chicago Quantum Exchange. With its strategic location along the Calumet River and Lake Michigan, the campus will not only stimulate the local economy but also advance cutting-edge research in quantum computing, impacting fields from medicine to clean energy.
DATA CENTER
CHICAGO
COMMUNITY HOUSING
EVANSTON
This project aims to create a vibrant, sustainable community hub that enriches the urban fabric at the intersection of Evanston and Rogers Park. This five-story mixed-use development features 55 residential units and four commercial spaces, thoughtfully designed to cater to diverse housing needs while promoting local businesses. The unit mix includes 10 three-bedroom, twobath units, 30 two-bedroom, 1.5bath units, and 15 one-bedroom, one-bath units, ensuring a variety of options for residents.
COMMUNITY HOUSING
Strategically located near the CTA Howard station, the project provides seamless access to the Red, Blue, and Purple lines, Metra services, and a network of bus stops along major transportation corridors. The development emphasizes pedestrian and cyclist accessibility with dedicated bike lanes and proximity to local amenities, including restaurants, salons, tax services, grocery stores, schools, healthcare facilities, and parks.
Sustainability is at the heart of this initiative, with green features and measures designed to reduce environmental impact while ensuring long-term viability. The project's design integrates elements such as a café, an art studio, a fitness center, and a play area, fostering community interaction and enhancing the quality of life for residents. , Sustainable, and vibrant neighborhoods.
MID-RISE
EVANSTON
This proposal stands as a testament to the potential of thoughtful urban design to create inclusive, sustainable, and vibrant neighborhoods.
By creating a welcoming environment that encourages community interaction and supports local businesses, this project exemplifies a commitment to building inclusive and sustainable neighborhoods.
