Architectural Design Portfolio - Fall 2023

PORTFOLIO Sayeh Naderian

Georgia Institute of Technology

Architecture is my canvas, where creativity and science converge to shape a dynamic narrative. Armed with a background in engineering, my goal is to seamlessly blend technical precision with imaginative problem-solving. Each project becomes an opportunity to push boundaries, marrying aesthetics with practicality.

My M. Arch journey at The Georgia Institute of Technology and my passion for sketching converge in this portfolio, a fusion of academic rigor and unbridled creativity.

From theory to practice, my designs reflect a commitment to innovation and a belief that architecture can be a force of positive change.

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West End Bazaar P. 16

Heightway Beltline P. 32

Summer Path

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Society of Rooms P. 46

Invisible Cities

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Sketches

01 West End Bazaar D+R Studio I | Fall 2023 | Professor: David Yocum

The architectural concept behind this project is deeply rooted in the evocative imagery of Italo Calvino’s fictional city of Chloe, as described in Invisible Cities. Within the streets of West End Bazaar, a diverse multitude of strangers continually traverse their paths, their interactions characterized by an unspoken understanding.

West End Bazaar is a testament to the profound interplay of individuals within the public space through which they pass.

This narrative resonates with the urban philosophy articulated by Jane Jacobs, who challenges the conventional perception of strangers as potential threats in her book The Life and Death of American Cities.

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West End Mall transformation through time

Once a thriving center of commerce and community, the West End neighborhood witnessed a drastic change by the construction of the West End Mall, contributing to the destruction of homes and businesses.

The mall, which was once a bustling hub, evolved into a white, windowless box, with most of its stores now vacant, casting a shadow over the once lively West End neighborhood.

However, the West End Bazaar opens the mall to the air and the public. The vision includes introducing a blend of

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Housing and retail spaces, as well as educational spaces, in order to restore the density and vibrancy to the West End neighborhood.

Through thoughtful urban planning and community engagement, the West End Bazaar aspires to transform the mall into a catalyst for positive change, breathing new life into a once-thriving community.

The project draws attention to the interconnectedness inherent in this urban landscape, highlighting the pivotal roles played by strangers in fostering urban vibrancy.

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Public garden Private garden Residential balcony Residential Public garden circulation Private garden circulation

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Street facing elevation studies

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Site model | Iso view 1” = 50’ - 0”

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Site model | Top view 1” = 50’ - 0”

Study model | Top view 1” = 50’ - 0”

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Project inspiration: Abstract drawing of the city of Chloe as described by Italo Calvino in Invisible Cities By: Madeline Mason 14

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02 Heightway Beltline

Portman Studio I | Spring 2023 | Professor: Howard Wertheimer In collaboration with: Maya Assaad

Atlanta is ranked as the third worst city for biking in America. Despite the fact that the Beltline conceptually provides a good base for bikeability in Atlanta. However, the city lacks the infrastructure to connect destinations. The vertical expansion of the Beltline and the integration of a biking network would promote equal access to public amenities. This web reconnects the city to and through the beltline.

In order to enhance bikeability in Atlanta, we need to establish essential biking infrastructure within the community. This project identifies key areas for citywide bike infrastructure improvement and exemplifies the approach by designing a note that prioritizes the communal needs of its specific neighborhood as well.

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Site Bike Nodes Highway Beltline Major Bike Paths Intermediate Bike Paths

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Bike Rental 1500 sqft

Bike Hostel Micro Units 15 000 sqft E-Bike Station 1000 sqft

Beltline Bike Bridge

Site Bike Repair Shop 1500 sqft Bike Maintenance 1000 sqft

Hardware Store 3000 sqft

Gallery 2000 sqft

Bike hustle program arrangement

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Cafe + Bakery 2000 sqft

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Carved out material

Locally sourced glass - addition

Reclaimed material - addition

Pedestrian path

Bike parking

Hybrid path

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1. Cafe 2. Repair shop 3. Hardware store 4. Bike rental 5. Dispatch center 6. Public courtyard 7. Bike hustle

Bike hustle unit typology

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Cafe 30

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03 Summer Path

Core Studio II | Spring 2022 | Professor: Zhan Chen In collaboration with: Sarah Griffith

The ongoing housing crisis in the United States has become a pressing challenge for the field of architecture, necessitating a proactive response to address this critical need.

This project, in particular, embarks on a journey of exploration, aiming to uncover novel possibilities for residential architecture that not only address the immediate housing shortage but also contribute to the creation of sustainable, vibrant communities. . Recognizing that a thriving community extends beyond the physical structures, the design process delves into understanding the social, economic, and cultural aspects that shape the well-being of its residents.

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Second Level plan

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Residential Units

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Residential unit typology

Site program arrangement

One bedroom units

Two bedroom units

Three bedroom units 35

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Mini neighborhood courtyards Central residential courtyard Public courtyard

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Path conditions

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04 Society of Rooms

Advanced Studio I | Fall 2022 | Professor: Mark Cottle

“Society of Rooms.” This phrase comes from a speech Louis Khan gave in the 70s, accusing the dominant paradigm of modernist universal space.

This project centers on proposals for a municipal gymnasium and health facility on a corner plot in the Fairline-Popular district of downtown Atlanta. The primary tools of explorations were physical models, sections, and abstract diagrammatic sketches; Paying careful attention to craft and to the hand’s relationship to the thought, while trying to create a society of rooms arranged in both open and closed spaces.

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Society of Rooms

Rose garden/Eyvans Yoga/dance studios

Racquetball

Workout rooms Outdoor amphitheater

Basketball court

Lockers/small offices Skate park Underground pool

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05 Invisible Cities

D+R Studio I | Fall 2023 | Professor: David Yocum

“Italo Calvino’s ‘Invisible Cities,’ a literary gem from 1972, explores themes of memory and urban existence through imaginative cities. The book unfolds as a poetic exploration, presenting a series of imaginary cities that transcend the physical realm, serving as metaphors for the rich tapestry of the human experience.

This section focuses on translating five of Calvino’s cities into 2D drawings and physical models, utilizing abstraction to capture their essence. These representations aim to bridge the gap between the written word and visual interpretation, offering a unique perspective on the fluid boundaries of reality and imagination within the book.”

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Cities & The Dead - Laudomia “The Laudomia of the dead and that of the unborn are like the two bulbs of an hourglass which is not turned over; each passage between birth and death is a grain of sand that passes the neck.”

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Cities & Memory - Diomira

“Diomira, a city with sixty silver domes.”

Trading Cities - Euphemia

“Where memory is traded at every solstice and at every equinox”

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Invisible Cities

Cities & Names - Leandra

“The true essence of Leandra is the subject of never ending debate”

Cities & The Sky - Thekla

“Darkness falls over the site. The sky is filled with stars. ‘There is the blue print’ they say.”

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06 Sketches Personal Work

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