Architecture Portfolio_2023

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REGIS MUSANA SHEJA

REGIS MUSANA SHEJA

shejaregis16@gmail.com +250785258180

Secondary School Groupe Scolaire Officiel de Butare 2014-2019

Bsc Architecture

University of Rwanda (CST) 2021-

EXPERIENCE

Internship at ARCH KALINGA 2023

Photoshop

Illustrator

Indesign

AutoCad

Archicad

Revit

3dsMax

Sketchup

Unreal Engine

Lumion

Enscape

Twinmotion

SABE PRINTING AREA

05 MISCELLANEOUS

01

TROPICAL KINDERGARTEN

YEAR : 2022

COURSE : ARC DESIGN II

01 Interconnecting classes and activity spaces.

03 Height differences to express hierarchy and ownership.

02 Extruding volumes

04 Continuous movement.

In designing the tropical kindergarten, the inspiration was drawn from the Montessori school system, which involves creating a sequence of continuous and interconnected spaces, providing children with a secure environment for self exploration and learning.

The walls are perforated with various shapes squares, triangles, and circles taking inspiration from Montessori child's play. These shapes are designated for different classes, aiding children in distinguishing between spaces.

The project also includes kitchen gardens, Through gardening toddlers learn how to grow fruits and vegetables, improve their senses and motor skills, and learn natural processes through play.

In collaboration with SKAT Rwanda, we worked on rehousing the informal part of Gatsata. The project aimed to increase the quality of life and stimulate the sense of belonging for the inhabitants of Gatsata’s informal neighborhood. The project explored how public spaces at the core of the neighborhood can foster resilience in the community.

01 The Site

02 Connecting the forest and the wetland.

1. SITE

The site contained 132 housing units.

ZONING

The site has 32% under the agricultural zone.

A green corridor stretching from the river to the forest and diverges into the buildings.

The green corridor will act as a public space and provide accessibility

7. RESIDENTIAL 8. EXPANDABILITY

The residential buildings are planned on the upper levels.

The project proposes vertical expansion in the future.

The secondary roads along the contour, after main road.

6. COMMERCIAL

The commercial buildings are created along the main roads.

ACCESSIBILITY 4. GREEN CORRIDOR 5. GREENERY

The project takes advantage of natural ventilation to cool the indoor spaces, using windows on the North-South facades and perforated walls on the East-West facades.

The modular design of the project provides flexible spaces, making it easy for users to choose how their spaces are arranged and used. Moreover, as opposed to static solutions, the project aims to expand in the future to cope with rapid population growth, dynamically adapting to changing needs.

STUDIO APARTMENT (T0)

BOUTIQUE

ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT

03

BIRYOGO YOUTH COMMUNITY CENTER

The main design focus of this project was to create an environment that is public-friendly, characterized by openness, accessibility, visual connections, and a continuous spatial flow.

Additionally, the design aimed to foster social interaction through the incorporation of gathering spaces, recreational areas, and meeting zones. Furthermore, the project serves as a transforming agent for society by integrating culinary art and workspaces, promoting both individual and overall development.

The design allocates communal spaces for the entire community, including workshops and meeting areas, on the ground level, while reserving private student spaces on the second level. Despite featuring multiple levels, the design ensures universal accessibility by incorporating both stairs and ramps, promoting an inclusive environment for all.

The project optimizes natural ventilation by employing both cross and stack ventilation techniques. In particular, to enhance cross ventilation effectiveness, the openings on the leeward side are intentionally small, thereby increasing the speed at which air circulates through the rooms.

The usual class setting during classes

The auditorium setting The theatre setting The amphitheatre

setting for performances

The exhibition setting for food exhibitions

setting for games

The auditorium further extended

04

SABE PRINTING AREA

YEAR : 2023

COURSE : BUILDING TECHNOLOGY II

The prompt tasked with designing a compact printing area for the school of architecture within the main courtyard of an existing SABE building. The project focuses on creating a light-permeable structure, intending to serve not only as a printing space but also as an exhibition area and public seating space. This multipurpose structure is particularly valuable in the predominantly uncovered landscape, allowing for flexible utilization and enhancing the overall functionality of the space.

SITE

We have selected the East entrance of SABE as our project site, as it is currently underutilized. Our project aims to revitalize this area and bring it to life, making it a more vibrant and active space.

MOVEMENT

The idea was to ensure continuous pedestrian flow without obstructing the passageway.

TREE

The concept was to design a shelter resembling a tree that seamlessly integrates with the surrounding landscape while also serving as a permeable structure.

FLOOR PLAN

ELEVATION

The project incorporates a light steel structure that facilitates easy assembly and disassembly. Additionally, frosted glass panels are utilized to form permeable walls, fostering visual connectivity and harnessing natural lighting for the space. This combination of materials not only ensures practicality in construction but also enhances the aesthetic and functional aspects of the design.

Seating area

Roof

Steel Structure

Glass Panels

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MISCELLANEOUS

ARCH KALINGA

INTERNSHIP

YEAR : 2023

This was a renovation project, where the idea was a building with a modern look and feel, while incorporating a substantial amount of greenery. During the design phase, priority was given to the efficient use of space, as well as creating a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor.

PHYSICAL MODEL MAKING

ACADEMIC/WORKSHOPS

YEAR : 2021-22