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NADIRAH ALI
B. Arch Student
Architect in training, seeking opportunities to story-tell - translate emotions, culture, and experiences into a meaningful dialogue between people and space. With a strong foundation in architectural principles, looking to refine skills and gain new experiences beyond architectural education.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
E: nadirah.ali3@gmail.com
E: nali16@students.kennesaw.edu
T: 770-560-7630
English, Tamil, Arabic
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Architecture and Minor in Construction Management
Kennesaw State University Marietta, GA
08/21 - 05/26
EXPERIENCE
Professional Student Intern Gensler
Miami, FL
06/24 - 09/24
Student Research Assistant
Kennesaw State University Remote
05/23 - 09/23
SOFTWARES
Hang-It Gallery Trump Museum Solace Unified Canton
The Slice AeroChroma 05 06 07 08
Warped Surface
Practical Experience and Morphology Studies
Study
Private
Education
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OFFICE SPACES GREEN SPACES
COMMUNITY SPACES FUTURE SPACES/ MODULARITY
ground plan (main office)
6th floor plan (main office)
section (main office)
section (entire landscape)
model of Atlanta + planning
Unified Canton
At first glance, Canton—located in North Georgia—appears to be a city of distinct, separate communities. However, there is currently no dedicated on-site space that fosters meaningful community interaction. Through collaborative design efforts, site visits, and research, it became clear that the area lacks safe pedestrian pathways, accessible gathering spaces, and a central hub that connects residents both within and beyond Canton’s city limits. Addressing these challenges will be a central focus of this site’s urban development.
Finalist - 2025 Studio Urban Design Competition
01. transit
The proposed passenger rail will follow the existing freight corridor through Georgia, sharing infrastructure to reduce costs. Near downtown Canton, the passenger line will separate and ascend to a suspended station, allowing uninterrupted freight service while providing a central passenger hub.
02. flow
The design, based on the central train station, reflects the site’s topography and road challenges, featuring a range of road types from pedestrian-friendly to car-centric. It integrates Canton’s proposed central road with roundabouts, enhanced by medians and sidewalks to improve traffic flow and pedestrian access.
03. hub
The program enhances public amenities across downtown and Sunnyside Canton by strategically placing mixed-use and community spaces around the central train station.
*Recognizing the train line as a demographic divide, the design aims to bridge this gap—creating a more unified, inclusive Canton.
This proposed master plan builds on research to address Canton’s urban challenges, with a focus on reconnecting the site divided by the train line. Program details outline space types and sizes, while diagrams highlight walk-ability, drivability, and enhanced connectivity across new commercial and mixed-use zones.
01 ELEVATED TRAIN STATION [300’ X 50’ ]
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10 PUBLIC CANTON CONVENTION CENTER [70’ X 150’ ]
11 PUBLIC OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PARK [100’ X 150’ ]
12 STREET SIDE RETAIL BOUTIQUES DINING, RETAIL [70’ X 50’ ] EACH
13 URGENT CARE [60’ X 70’ ]
14 COMMUNITY CENTER JOB TRAINING SOUP KITCHEN HOUSING HELP TEL-MEDICINE [190’ X 120’ ]
15 COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING [60’ X 70’ ]
16 EXISTING SOCCER FIELD AND PICNIC
21 RESTAURANT [50 X 75’]
22 PUBLIC INDOOR HALL [30 X 25’]
23 HOUSING AMENITIES [30’ X 35’]
24 PUBLIC AMENITIES [30’ X 30’]
25 BUSINESS HUBS START UP SPACES EXISTING AND NEW BUSINESSES [90 X 70’]
26 DISTRIBUTION CENTERS [190 X 80’]
27 EXISTING- TRAIN REPAIR AND PARTS [70 X 55’]
28 HIGH DENSITY APARTMENTS [30’ X 55’] EACH UNIT
29 TOWN HOMES [40 X 55’] EACH UNIT APARTMENTS 55’] EACH UNIT APARTMENT LOW-INCOME EACH QUAD HOUSING EACH
These analysis diagrams illustrate the anticipated impacts of implementing the master plan in Canton, focusing on how the proposed street designs and spatial layouts would shape housing, access, and overall urban experience.
HIGH DENSITY
MEDIUM DENSITY
MEDIUM DENSITY
building heights
ADVENTURE PARK
DEMOGRAPHIC: INFANT TO YOUNG ADULT
EXTERIOR SITTING AREA / FARM TO TABLE
DEMOGRAPHIC: ALL AGES
TERRACED PARK
DEMOGRAPHIC: ALL AGES
WELCOME SQUARE / EVENT SPACE
DEMOGRAPHIC: ALL AGES
SPONGE PARK
DEMOGRAPHIC: ALL AGES
SOCCER FIELD / SEASONAL
DEMOGRAPHIC: INFANT TO CHILD ADOLESCENT TO ADULT
DESIGNATED
PEDESTRIAN
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4
2
2
2
Hang - It Gallery
To accompany a space that allows engagement while also creating a space to display varying sizes of carpentry, fabric work, and stitchings - the Hang-it Gallery exposes its structure and floors by having everything suspended from the ceiling, creating various spaces for visual and physical engagement.
concept models
final results of pour
The Slice
“The Slice” is a food kiosk designed to take part at Kennesaw State’s Marietta campus outdoor food venue. This cantilevering pizza is held by a massive pizza table structure which also makes the ‘floating’ pizza appear as if it is being held up and pulled on by a user and ultimately creating a visual of a cheesy-gooey pizza all in one kiosk.
ideating through sketches
plan of structure
top view rendering
final model top view
movement tip + crust movement
sauce roof
cheese walls
crust insulation
pizza table structure kitchen equipment flooring
model interior model
A study on the various methods of physically producing a surface, with a graphical representation of the process used.
Warped Surface
10b
10a
c.b adding surface as an enclosure
HQ Lobby Competition
detailing re-imagine a Miami, I parapet focusing that are produced.
Designed an engaging lobby space for Tencent Holdings Ltd, a tech company located in China, in collaboration with teams from both Miami and Shanghai. The design featured a massive inverted dome made of mirrors, reflecting the sky from the existing dome in the lobby. I 3D modeled this space to create a sense of openness, with the inverted dome and bridges connecting spaces between levels. My 3D model was used by the company’s rendering team to produce the final images on the right.
Morphology Studies
A collection of morphology studies exploring space, order, and connections.
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