INTERIOR-ARCHITECTURE INTERIOR-ARCHITECTURE
PORTFOLIO M O HH AAM MM AA D D NNAAGGHHDDI I -- 22 0 2 4
MOHAMMAD NAGHDI
About me
The story began when my deep interest in history and ancient architecture led me to the field of architecture. Subsequently, my passion for renovation and interior design led me to gain experience in the restoration of several old buildings. Additionally, my love for nurturing plants has always been influential in my designs. My goal in pursuing further education in architecture is to gain more knowledge and utilize experiences to enhance interior design and building restoration. I am eagerly looking forward to the opportunity to participate in this educational journey.
Education
Skills AutoCAD V-Ray
Contact Em.
mmd_ngh@yahoo.com
in.
https://linkedin.com/in/mohamad-naghdi-a7988b1a2
issuu. https://issuu.com/mohamadnaghdi
Competitions
2015-2020
Master of Interior Architecture Islamic Azad University of Najaf Abad GPA: 20/17.45
Feb 2018
Designing the main entrance of Tehran University of Science and Technology
2010-2015
Bachelor of Architecture Islamic Azad University of Dolat Abad GPA: 20/16.65
Jan 2017
Honorable, Fanavard Skill Contest, Designing the main entrance of Pardis Tecnology Park
3DS Max Lumion Photoshop InDesign Microsoft Office
Dec 2017
Working
Hobbies Football
Plants Tending
Movie
Experience 2018
Singing
Photography
Beer
Dec 2017
2nd place, religious photography category, 21st festival of literature and religious art of Islamic Azad University 4nd place, social photography category, 21st festival of literature and religious art of Islamic Azad University
CGI artist, Architectural Group 900
2020-2022
Self-employed, Interior design of Mr. Noorbakhsh residential unit
2022-2023
Self-employed, Renovation and Interior design of Net-Afraz Company
Membership Sep 2021
Member of the Iranian Engineers Society of Interior Architects with Grade C
01. Isfahan Jewish History and Culture Museum Academic Design Master interior architecture thesis Jan 2020
02. Family Summer Villa Academic Design Master interior architecture design Jul 2016
03. Pardis Technology Entrance Group Project Competition Honorbal in this Competition Jan 2017
04. IUST South Entrance Group Project Competition Feb 2018
CONTENTS
05. Net-Afraz Renovation Self-employed Interior design and Supervision Feb 2023
06. A Selection Of My Interesting Hobbies Photography Choral and singing Playing Football Plants tending
Individual Project
Academic Desing
Jan 2020
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01 Isfahan Jewish Museum Iranian Jewish History and Culture
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Academic Design:
2020
Isfahan Alliance School, established during the Pahlavi era, was one of the initial institutions created by the
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Master interior architecture thesis
Alliance in Iran to support global Jewish communities and promote self-sufficiency through education. While its
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Location:
goals and teaching methods evolved, leading to a renaming of the school, it currently faces neglect and potential
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Iran. Isfahan
Designed Area: 280 m2
demolition due to the high costs of restoration and its commercial location. The researcher’s goal is to restore the three-meter-long middle school building, now a one-story structure with a demolished rear, repurposed as a museum of Jewish history and culture. Museums play a pivotal role in preserving a nation’s cultural and historical heritage, shaping visitors’ perceptions of identity, history, and culture, whether at the national or ethnic level.
The problem: In order to discover the oldest archetypes of the Jews living in Isfahan, we should refer to their oldest and most sacred structures. Synagogues serve as the best symbols for imparting identity to a place for displaying the history and culture of the Jewish community. Since our goal was to preserve and reconstruct this valuable artifact, we reconstructed the structural form of the demolished building by referring to old photographs and the memories of elderly residents of the neighborhood. We also drew inspiration from other elements to divide the interior spaces.
Current history
Flourishing date
Present Connector Eminent Figures
Exit
Future
Entrance
Past
Migration history
Unity & Friendship
Site Plan
The current state before reconstruction
Preservation of the ancient stone columns and spatial division based on them
Revival of the second floor based on observations of old school building photos
Infusing the forms of old churches into the interior structure of the building
Achieving the final form after reconstruction
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Museum layout and exhibits 1
Entrance
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Migration history room
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Flourishing date room
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Culture Alley
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Current history room
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Eminent figures room
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Unity and friendship space
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Exite
First floor plan
Primary access to the site plan
Neighbors around the site plan
Ground floor plan
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All nearby access points
Migration history room, in this section, we depict the beginning of Jewish migration to Iran and their settlement in Isfahan neighborhoods. We’ve designed this space using historical documents and traditional materials for an authentic atmosphere. Flourishing date room, like the previous section, we explore the prosperous era of Jewish life in these lands. Passing photo booths that look like menorah candlesticks, we cross into “Culture Alley,” bridging the gap between past and present.
Section B-B
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In Culture Alley, we’ve revitalized the building by restoring its damaged balcony, transforming it into a bridge connecting two museum sections. Visitors experience a gradual transition from the previous space to the next. Current history room, we delve deeper into the history and culture of Jews in the modern era, using dark colors and older materials to depict their challenging and modern lives. The dried trees in this area symbolize this narrative. Afterwards, we enter the Hall of Notables, featuring portraits of Eminent figures who left their mark on contemporary Jewish life in Isfahan, symbolically portrayed as Jewish worshipers facing Jerusalem.
Section C-C
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In continuation, as we pass through all the spaces, we arrive at a space of Unity and Friendship. Here, drawing inspiration from synagogues, we’ve created a central shrine and introduced natural light from above through an opening. Then, by planting an olive tree beneath this light, we symbolically represent unity and friendship for the Jewish community. After experiencing this section, visitors are guided towards the exit and depart from the museum.
Section A-A
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Individual Project
Academic Desing
Jul 2016
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02 Family Summer Villa Inspired by Moroccan style villas
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Academic Design:
2016 Isfahan, as one of the important cities in Iran, historically served as the Safavid capital, heavily influenced
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Master interior architecture design
by Islamic art. During the Pahlavi era, it transformed into a bustling industrial and commercial hub,
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Location:
spurring urbanization. This led to an increased demand for labor and young professionals. Over time,
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Iran. Isfahan, Marqh
Designed Area: 136.45 m2
new areas like Sepahan Shahr, Baharestan, and Shahin Shahr emerged, contributing to infrastructure, economic growth, and local communities in Isfahan. As urbanization trended upward, coupled with the rising demand for apartments and land values, people started constructing villas and gardens in nearby regions. This process is likely to continue, expanding urbanization across other parts of Isfahan.
The problem: Based on the objectives of the relevant course and the guidance of the supervisor, it was decided that we should work with a real client or a preprepared land plot or map. We provide them with a set of pre-designed questions, which, by answering them, form the main process for commencing interior design. Questions include the primary needs of the client for the design of the building, the preferred color theme for layout and coloring, the choice of design style, and other questions. By obtaining answers to these questions, we approached the desired design, as indicated in the following table.
Employer's requests Bar area & guest lounge
Traditional Iranian style
Elder Child
Bar area Traditional Iranian & Modern style
Father
Swimming pool
Cold theme color
Garden view Middle child
Guest lounge Traditional Iranian & Modern style
Cold theme color Minimal style
Mother
Garden view
Garden view
Youngest child
Swimming pool Cold theme color
Site Plan
Separation of two private space from the guest area
A green barrier to establish privacy between spaces
Creating a vestibule at the entrance to provide access to all areas
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Ground floor villa layout
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Second-floor villa layout
Ground floor plan
Second-floor plan
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Parking
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Stairs
11 Tea room
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Entrance landscaping
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Kitchen
12 Bar area
14 Second floor vestibule
19 Bathroom
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Green barrier
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Restroom
13 Connecting corridor
15 Kitchen
20 Guest bedroom
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Swimming pool
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Dining room
16 Living room
21 Ensuite bathroom
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Entrance vestibule
10 Guest area
17 Single bedroom
22 Second-floor terrace
Stairs
18 Couple bedroom
Section A-A
Foundation plan
Column and Beam plan
Section B-B
Ceiling and Lighting plan
Flooring plan
Considering the geographical climate and the warm, dry weather, and in line with traditional construction patterns in this region, it was decided to place the ground floor partially underground to prevent some energy loss. This decision was made due to height limitations in the area and also because the region typically experiences hot, dry weather throughout the year, which, on the other hand, enhances the privacy of the house. Concrete structures were favored for the building’s construction to ensure greater strength. Appropriate patterns were employed for the flooring and interior ceiling design,
Section C-C
and interior lighting was provided by natural-colored halogen ceiling lights.
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For the flooring of the ground floor, we aimed to follow a style inspired by Islamic patterns. These patterns, which we have previously seen in the architecture of Isfahan’s buildings, are exemplified by the Shams Star, which is commonly observed in the decorations of these structures. However, by referring to the book “al Andalus: The Art of Islamic Spain” and examining images, we found patterns for the flooring. For selecting materials, we drew inspiration from traditional ceramics that were seen in the architecture of historical Isfahan buildings. To create a modern feel, we designed a wide spectrum of flooring with white marble-like patterned ceramics.
Images taken from the book “al Andalus: The Art of Islamic Spain”
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Images taken from the book “al Andalus: The Art of Islamic Spain”
After designing the flooring and ceiling based on the selected patterns and style, it was time to design the walls. We created a modern atmosphere by choosing white color and simple decorations in a way that combines traditional Iranian interior design with modern elements. For the furniture selection, we aimed to convey this feeling and made use of a combination of traditional and modern furniture, incorporating neutral colors alongside warm tones similar to wood, to create a relative balance in theguest area and other spaces.
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For bedrooms design, we used a cool color theme for the walls and incorporated Islamic patterned wallpaper in some areas. To achieve balance in these spaces, we opted for wooden parquet flooring and vintage-style wooden furniture. We harnessed natural light during the day through tall, Isfahan-style architectural windows in the room spaces.
Image is taken from Midjourney AI based on space description
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Image is taken from Midjourney AI based on space description
Group Project
Competition Design
Jan 2018
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03 Pardis Technology Entrance Honorbal in this Competition
2018
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Group Project/ Competition
The entrance in each complex serves as a significant connection between the enclosed space, the
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Location:
city’s public area, and the urban life flow. Designing the entrance for the Science and Technology
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Iran. Tehran
Members:
Alireza Abedan, Mohamad Amirmasoud Hatamian
My role:
Plan drawing, 3D Modeling
Park complex, which has been previously designed and constructed, requires considering the mental Naghdi,
background and the environmental impact created by the complex, so that the alignment between the entrance and the existing complex can be maximized. The key to the longevity and vitality of a creation lies in the presence of a sense within it. In designing the entrance of the Technology Park, we have transformed it into a sensation, allowing every observer to grasp the sense of technology just by looking at the entrance.
The problem: In examining the concept of technology, we have concluded that technology has a direct impact on our lives as human beings. This impact includes simplifying our methods and providing comfort in life, reducing time in our actions through technology, and sharing a common goal among individuals within the community to achieve a balance between life and technology. The essence of this concept can be summarized in three words: simpler, more comfortable, and faster. Tehran - Pardis freeway main access to Pardis technology entrance Rough concrete material, the first axis symbolizing life’s hardships Metal material, the second axis symbolizing modern and innovative materials Green space, symbolize the flow of our lives as human beings
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Combining axes of the life and technology, we designed a Guard Gate for the Science and Technology Park. The entrance serves as a link. between en closed spaces and the city’s public area, reflecting the flow of urban life. Emphasizing technology, it showcases its strong connection to our lives, simplifying processes and saving time. The convergence of life and technology represents the current state, while the green space fosters a sense of human life’s continuous flow. The rotating of the entrance gate on the highway axis invites and encourages entry.
Site Plan
Guardhouse Plan
Saction
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Group Project
Competition Design
Feb 2018
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04 IUST South Entrance University of Science and Technology
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Group Project/ Competition
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Location:
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Iran. Tehran
Members:
Alireza Abedan, Mohamad Amirmasoud Hatamian
My role:
Designer, 3D Modeling
Naghdi,
2018 The entrance space, compared to other architecturally designed areas, possesses distinctive features. Besides serving its primary function as a communicative space, it visually acts as an interface between a structure and urban spaces, often a criterion for identifying the architectural and social value of each building, especially in cities with continuous fabric. Given the significance of universities, the design of entrances is crucial. Apart from expressing the university’s value and identity, it aims to break the monotonous flow, create spatial openness, and provide visual diversity. Redesigning the southern entrance of Iran University of Science and Technology, considering its functional challenges, seeks to achieve conceptual harmony with the university’s main entrance while addressing functional issues.
The problem: Given the issues with the southern entrance of this university, it was expected that in its redesign, the separation of pedestrian and vehicular paths would be considered. In accordance with the Islamic culture of Iran, pedestrian paths for ladies and gentlemans should be distinct, and each entrance should have a separate guard room with sufficient visibility. The vehicular path should be designed to provide access to the university parking, incorporating sufficient space and visibility for entering and exiting vehicles at the front entrance. It is worth mentioning that in site design, attention should be paid to immovable objects such as trees, power poles, etc.
Separation of pedestrian and vehicular entrances Separation of pedestrian entrances for ladies and gentlemen Establishment of guard rooms for each entrance
Considering Immobile Objects such as Trees and Power Distribution Stations in the Design
Competition requests
Enhancing Control with Visitors Passing by Guard Rooms
Designing a forecourt entrance for vehicles
Providing Adequate Visibility for Vehicles Upon Entry or Exit from the University
Adequate Visibility for Guards Regarding Interior and Exterior Spaces
Separating the entrance gates for vehicles using simple lines and geometric shapes, as a symbol of modernity, portrays a simple and contemporary appearance.
Utilizing elements from ancient Iranian architecture and drawing inspiration from passage spaces, akin to those found in Iranian architecture, for the Pedestrian Entrances as a symbol of blending traditional architecture with the modern world’s architecture.
Utilizing a parametric grid system to preserve site elements, such as trees, based on the client’s request and generating an initial design form for placing the requested spaces.
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Entrance guardroom tip plane
IUST South Entrance Site Plan and South Elevation
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Vehiculares entrance guardroom plane
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Professional project
Self-employed Desing
Feb 2023
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05 Net-Afraz Renovation A Self-employed Project at Isfahan
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Professional project: Self-employed, Renovation and Interior design of Net-Afraz Company
Location:
2023
In today’s architectural era, renovation plays a crucial role in modernizing cities. Considering the high cost of land, refurbishing old buildings has become a more economical choice. Nowadays, we witness the transformation of these structures from residential to commercial due to the changing local urban fabric, accommodating the
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Iran. Isfahan
growing needs of city life. This conversion should create spaces that offer greater flexibility to employees’ work
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Designed Area:
and life, leading to reduced fatigue and stress, and improving productivity. Furthermore, designing workspaces
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165 m2
to meet the various needs of different workgroups fosters a more purposeful and effective working environment.
The problem: Net-Afraz Company is situated on the third floor of a residential building. Due to the sound pollution from the neighboring streets and the need to focus on work, the employer requested the installation of new windows and an appropriate ventilation system for this unit. As work efficiency increased, the employer also sought to use a palette of neutral colors along with plant life to create a space for employees to rest and smoke.
Functional Requirements
Design Requirements
Employer’s Requests
Separation of spaces for the boss’s office, the professional team, and the support team
Simple and minimalist design with neutral colors
Creating a space for rest and smoking
Design and layout of work desks based on the number of required personnel for each team
Isolating the kitchen area and placing personal lockers in it
Creating a green wall in the work environment
Use of automatic ventilation and air conditioning systems
Use of focused and spot lighting
Dardasht neighborhood
Majlesi street
Ebn-e Sina street
Net-Afraz
Joubareh neighborhood
Kamal street
Baba-Ghasem
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Plan
HVAC Plan
Ceiling and Lighting plan
Saction
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After renovation
Before renovation
List of changes after the renovation: - Installation of double-glazed windows - Installation of automatic ventilation - Replacement of floor tiles - Acoustic ceiling drywall - Separation of the kitchen from the workspace - Division of employee workspace - Creation of a smoking and relaxation room - Adding greenery to the workplace environment - Design of specialized desks for employees
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2016-2023 Individual Project
Free Time Activities
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06 My Interesting Hobbies A selection of
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Free Time:
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A selection of my interesting hobbies
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Location:
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Iran. Isfahan
Hobbies:
Photography, Choral and singing, Playing Football, Plants tending
2016-2023
The first scene: Football is life. Since football is one of the most popular pastimes among the people of Iran, I have been interested in playing and watching it since childhood. I was trained in local academies, but I never entered the professional field as a player. To this day, I regularly play football with a group of friends. The second scene: Lubitel camera. My father had an old Lubitel camera, and when I was a child, he taught me photography with this camera and I took my first picture with it. Later, when I entered the field of architecture, I became interested in urban photography, and I usually share my mobile photog-raphy in the virtual space. The third scene: He sang, and I was captivated by him. My grandfather had a great voice, and I always wanted to sing like him. So, I pursued music and singing, and for a short period, I became a member of the Philharmonic Choir in Isfahan. Although from time to time, I still find myself whispering a tune un-der my breath. The last scene: Keep your world green. One of my passions is to bring greenery around me into being and use the organic produce from growing vegetable bushes in my cooking. Maybe the secret recipe for my special sauce lies right there!
Photography
Choral and Singing
Iran, Isfahan, Naghsh-e Jahan square
Iran, Isfahan, Aali Qapu Palace
Iran, Isfahan, Aali Qapu Palace
Iran, Isfahan, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
Iran, Isfahan, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
Iran, Isfahan, Isfahan Philharmonic Orchestra
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Football
Iran, Isfahan, From the Sepahan FC academy to the surrounding football fields
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Plants Tending
Iran, Isfahan, My cozy Garden
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