MUNJIRINA KAMAL
SAMPLE PORTFOLIO
EAST ELEVATION
DEVELOPMENT
This project evolved through structural experimentation, starting with fragmented forms and interlocking volumes. The design was refined into a stacked, offset structure, creating fluid connections between spaces. The final model balances openness and function, supporting wellness through movement, nutrition, and community.
Accessibility & Location
Located near Manchester Oxford Road station, the centre offers excellent public transport links, ensuring easy access for visitors.
The design embraces eco-friendly travel, supporting Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Plan and promoting healthier, car-free journeys.
Project Overview
This leisure centre revitalizes Manchester’s historic district, blending traditional brick architecture with sustainable green spaces.
ORIGINAL DESIGN CONCEPT
4th floor balcony
2nd floor: medical and counselling facilities
offices / staff rooms
first floor balcony with access to vegetation
Cafe/ cooking classes
Illustration by Munjirina Kamal
FIRST FLOOR BALCONY - GARDENING
29. 85mm rigid insulation with joints filled and taped
The leisure centre features a steel structural system for strength, durability, and sustainability. Steel beams and columns support the frame, with epoxy connections ensuring stability. Triple-glazed, steel-framed windows enhance weather resistance.
NORTH ELEVATION 1: 100
Illustration by Munjirina Kamal
Cathedral of St. James, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Fire station, 11 Whitworth Street Manchester
Illustration
Munjirina Kamal
Fire station, 11 Whitworth
Manchester
Cathedral of St. James, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Street
John Rylands Research Institute and Library
99 Princess Street, Manchester