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SPACE, LIGHT & SHADOW

WORKING FROM HOME 2.0

I- TRANSLATE

ARTICLE: ACTIVE TRANSPORT & SUSTAINABLE CITIES

111 HANNAN ST

THE OBSERVER

TENSILE FORM-FINDING

SUB-TOPIA

SYSTEMS DIAGRAM

PARAMETRIC WAFFLE SYSTEM

THE CLIMATE SKIN

NESRIN (nes) SALEH

THE AEOLIAN INTERFACE

Revit, Rhino+Grasshopper, autocad, Adobe Creative Suite, 3DS Max, drafting, modelling, digital design

SMART GARDEN

BA BUILDING REDESIGN

ENTRY “BETWEEN US” WAS SHORTLISTED AS ONE OF 5 FINALIST TEAMS IN THE 2026 SUB-TOPIA IDEAS COMPETITION

BY URBAN DESIGN FORUM AUSTRALIA AND THE ROBIN BOYD FOUNDATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH A RANGE OF INDUSTRY PARTNERS. (PAGE 11)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Brick types

BA BUILDING REDESIGN

SWINBURNE LIBRARY

ATRIUM

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Bed face Arris Mortar

MATERIAL RESEARCH - brick

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Header face Stretcher face

COMMON FIRED CLAY BRICK

SAND LIME BRICK

ENGINEERING BRICK

CONCRETE BRICK

FLY ASH CLAY BRICK

RECYCLED BRICK

USED IN GENERAL WORK

OFFER EXCELLENT STRENGTH

OFFER EXCELENT LOAD-BEARING CAPACITY

PROVIDE EXCELLENT AESTHETIC PRESENCE

REDUCES LANDFILL + SAVES TOPSOIL

LOW CARBON IMPACT

SLIGHT SLOPE JOHN ST

SOUTH ELEVATION

WEST ELEVATION

BA BUILDING - BRICK

PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO LVL 1 & ATRIUM

SHARED ZONECAR & PEDESTRIAN ACCESS

The BA Building redesign project focused on reimagining an existing university building to improve its environmental performance, accessibility, and user experience. The design combined sustainable building strategies, contemporary materials, and compliance with Australian standards to create healthier, more flexible learning spaces while extending the building's lifespan and reducing its environmental impact.

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RESEARCH

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BA BUILDING SUN PATH

2.8

Windows (double glazing)

2.0 Brick walls 0.24 0.24 Roof

SUMMER MONTHS

DECEMBER-FEBRUARY

WINTER MONTHS

JUNE-AUGUST

SUMMER MONTHS

DECEMBER-FEBRUARY

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27 JOHN ST, HAWTHORN VIC 3122

27 JOHN ST, HAWTHORN VIC 3122

MELBOURNE, VIC

MELBOURNE, VIC

MELBOURNE, VIC

MELBOURNE, VIC

Standard offset pattern Structural + continuous wall Good structural stability

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Physical High density Thermal mass Moderate conductivity Mechanical High compressive strength Durable Brittle Thermal Stores heat Delays transfer Low insulation (Think Brick Australia, 2019)

Aesthetic Textured surface Colour variation Bond patterns Environmental High embodied energy Reusable Fly ash alternatives Haptic Properties Rough, tactile surface Perceived as solid and heavy ALL ILLUSTRATIONS DRAWN BY NES SALEH

RE CY CL ED BR ICK

) ND BO ISS M DLets air pass through AN Filters light IT(H Creates semi-privacy

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Reduces heat gain

FL YA SH BR ICK

Façade articulation Shading + airflow Visual depth

Carbon impact ALL ILLUSTRATIONS DRAWN BY NES SALEH

Fired Clay Bricks 0.40 – 0.60 kg CO₂ / brick 40–60 tonnes CO₂ / 100,000 bricks

= -75%

EMBODIED CARBON

Fly Ash Brick

Recycled Brick

0.20 – 0.35 kg CO₂ / brick 25 tonnes CO₂ / 100,000 bricks

0.05 – 0.10 kg CO₂ / brick 8 tonnes CO₂ / 100,000 bricks

50t

Fired Clay Bricks Fly Ash Brick Recycled Brick

MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS - BRICK

Proposed Material

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North facade: moderate–high SHGC (to allow winter gain) East/West facades: low SHGC (to reduce overheating) JUNE-AUGUST

Estimated brick volume: 710.578 m³ Density: 1800 kg/m³ Mass: 1279 tonnes Carbon factor: 200 kgCO₂e/tonne Total: 256 tonnes CO₂e

Replacing fired clay brick with recycled brick may have reduced embodied carbon by up to 75% in the BA building.

Suggested glazing strategy:

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Embodied Carbon 5.7 Windows (single glazing)

WINTER MONTHS

Performance Comparison

Bonding Systems

analysing feasability of the ba building

HEAT TRANSFER RATE

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BA BUILDING WIND SPEED

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Sustainable Construction and Documentation

Fired Clay → Fly Ash 50% LESS CO₂

25t 8t

Fly Ash → Recycled 2–4× LESS CO₂

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PROPOSED SOLUTION 01

IDENTIFYING ISSUE / ES EV AL N ZO RI HO

EXTISTING SYSTEM - BA BUILDING

PROPOSED:

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RA DI AT IO N

Solar radiation passes through glazing, where internal blinds are ineffective as heat has already entered the space.

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This contributes to increased internal heat gain and overheating.

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ALL ILLUSTRATIONS DRAWN BY NES SALEH

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ITERATIONS

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT 01

SYSTEM FIXED

IONAL OPERAT OPEN/

IONAL OPERAT OPEN/

SECOND SKIN FACADE

ACTIVATE THE EDGES BR IC K

(Gehl, 2011) IONAL OPERAT OPEN/

COMFORTABLE TEMPERATURE & AIR QUALITY ENCOURAGE LONGER USE

FIXED IONAL OPERAT OPEN/

GOOD DAYLIGHT IMPROVES MOOD

VIEWS TO IMPROVE WELLBEING

PLANT BED

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PLANTS & NATURAL MATERIALS MAKE IT FEEL MORE WELCOMING

bee brick

IONAL OPERAT OPEN/

as per Class 9b

IONAL OPERAT OPEN/

1500mm min

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ALL ILLUSTRATIONS DRAWN BY NES SALEH

BUILT IN SEATING CREATES INFORMAL STUDY SPOTS

II SMART GARDEN PASSION PROJECT Raspberry Pi–based Smart Garden System that monitors environmental conditions using sensors and automated plant irrigation based on soil moisture and thermal conditions.

Designed and developed a Raspberry Pi–based smart garden to monitor soil moisture in real time using embedded sensors and Python programming.

The project integrated a resistive soil moisture sensor with an MCP3008 analogue-to-digital converter, enabling the Raspberry Pi to acquire and process analogue sensor data. A 16×2 RGB LCD displayed live moisture readings, providing immediate feedback on soil conditions. Through hardware prototyping, circuit assembly, software development, and system testing, the project demonstrated practical experience in embedded systems, sensor integration, electronics, and realtime environmental monitoring, with a design suitable for future expansion into automated irrigation and IoT applications.

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CAN CHARGE APPROX.

AEOLIAN INTERFACE

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SIMULTANIOUSLY

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS DESIGN – ADAPTIVE INFRASTRUCTURE CONCEPT VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE WALL

LOFTING

10°

THE UGRINSKY PROFILE

5°

TWISTED HELIX

WHEN THE WIND IS BLOWING ON THE TURBINE, IT IS EVENLY DISTRIBUTED AND HENCE THE FORCE ON THE BLADES IS EVEN THROUGHOUT THE CYCLE

ORIENTED TOWARD THE INCOMING WIND

VAWTS WERE ALIGNED SEQUENTIALLY IN FRAME

STEEL ROD

BASE BLADE

PLACED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY CAUSES A 'VENTURI' EFFECT, ALLOWING WIND TO ACCELERATE IN THE GAPS BETWEEN THE TURBINES.

MAGNETS COPPER WIRE

GENERATOR

COIL FORMER MAGNET DISC COVER

POWER HARVESTED

MAGNET DISC MAGNETS

BASE

AXIAL FLUX GENERATOR

WIND SPEED METERS PER SECOND

WIND SPEED METERS PER SECOND

SUMMER MONTHS

WINTER MONTHS

FEDERATION SQUARE -MELBOURNE, VIC

JUNE-AUGUST

FEDERATION SQUARE -MELBOURNE, VIC

IV THE CLIMATE SKIN SOLAR REACTIVE TECTONIC FACADE The Climate Skin explores a solar-reactive tectonic facade that operates as an environmental interface between the building and its surroundings. Through a tessellated triangular module, the facade modulates sunlight, creating depth, shadow, and passive shading while shaping the architectural identity of the building.

Physical prototypes and diagrammatic studies informed the development of the system, translating geometric exploration into a scalable facade.

SUN DIRECTION

TRIANGLE PANEL

FRAME FRAMING JOINT

TECTONIC FACADE

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POINT A

PARAMETRIC WAFFLE SYSTEM

POINT B POINT B POINT A

POINT B

POINT B

Exploring computational workflows for digital fabrication and structural rationalisation.

POINT B

POINT A POINT A

POINT A

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X - Axis

Y - Axis Material

Grid

SLOTTING/ NOTCH SYSTEM

INTERLOCKING SYSTEM

PLUG IN/ TAB SLOT SYSTEM

DIGITAL MODELLING & DESIGN

PREPARATION OF CUTTING FILES

MATERIAL CUTTING/ PRINTING

LABELLING & SORTING

ASSEMBLY

MATERIAL FINISHING

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Boolean Intersection Surface

Slotting Ribs - Notching

SPACIAL APPLICATION CEILING DESIGN HEREI USED THE SURFACE METHOD TO CREATE A CEILING DESIGN INSPIRED BY ‘RESTAURANT COFFEE’

BY CASACOR IN SAO PAULO - 2024

PHYSICAL MODEL WAFFLE JOINERY

DEFORMED GEOMETRY

SPHERICAL CAP

SURFACE

GRID

SURFACE

BOUNDING BOX

EXTRUDE X, Y

BREP

BAKE

BARREL VAULT a.

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REVERSED GRIDSHELL CANOPY

GRID SHELL SELF SUPPORTING STRUCTURE

a.

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ENTRANCE GLASS WITHIN FRAME ENTRANCE

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GRIDSHELL

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SPACIAL APPLICATION MOVING FORWARD

VI ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS DIAGRAM The diagram shows a building designed around passive design principles, with active technologies used only where necessary. It aims to reduce energy consumption while improving indoor comfort and environmental performance.

VII SUB-TOPIA A CLUSTERED VISION FOR LIVING AT THE URBAN FRINGE 2026 Sub-topia Ideas Competition by Urban Design Forum Australia and the Robin Boyd Foundation,

EXPLORE MORE !

SCAN ME

VIII THE OBSERVER A mixed-use residential tower that reimagines high-density living through expressive facades, interconnected community spaces, and a vibrant urban identity.

IX TENSILE FORM-FINDING A computational investigation into tensile membrane systems.

Individual membrane typologies are generated by manipulating anchor points, boundary conditions, and support heights before being assembled into a larger structural network. The study demonstrates how digital form-finding can produce lightweight, efficient geometries capable of spanning complex spaces with minimal material.

X 111 HANNAN ST The Hannan Street project explores a contemporary extension to an existing suburban home. The design introduces timber cladding, large glazing, and clerestory windows to bring natural light into the interior while maintaining the scale and character of the original dwelling. The project focuses on creating a clear contrast between old and new while integrating the extension seamlessly with the existing house.

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Beyond Bike Lanes: W H Y

ARTICLE PUBLICATION My article, “Beyond Bike Lanes: Why Active Transport is Essential for Sustainable Cities” has been published in Planning Institute Australia and “Designing Cities that move” published in Sourceable, highlighting my commitment to exploring the intersection of architecture, urban design, and sustainability. The article examines how active transport extends beyond reducing emissions to create healthier, more connected, and more resilient communities, demonstrating my ability to communicate research and design thinking to a broader professional audience.

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We Travel the Way Our Cities Are Designed

S A L E H

A lot of people think transport choices are just about personal

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preference. But research shows that’s not the case.

If walking feels unsafe, cycling means sharing roads with fast

What if your daily commute didn't involve sitting in traffic?

Instead, you could walk to your local cafe, safely ride your bike to work, or take your kids to school without needing a car. For many Australians, though, this isn’t the case. As our cities grow, the real challenge is not just moving people, but making places where

traffic, or public transport is hard to reach, people are much more likely to drive. But when there are connected footpaths, protected bike lanes, safe crossings, and good public transport, active travel becomes the easiest option.

In other words, our cities shape the way we travel.

people truly want to live.

Transport is still one of the biggest sources of greenhouse gas emissions, largely because we rely heavily on our cars. To address this, governments are investing in walking, cycling, and options such as shared bikes and e-scooters. But are bike lanes alone enough to make cities more sustainable?

Who Gets Left Behind?

Access to active transport isn’t equal for everyone.

Many inner-city neighbourhoods have good cycling paths and public transport, but people in outer suburbs often have to rely on cars. Older adults, people with disabilities, women, and those in lower-income communities may also face extra challenges when it comes to safe and accessible transport.

A transport system isn’t truly sustainable if many people in the

More Than Just Lower Emissions The environmental benefits of active transport are obvious.

community can’t benefit from it.

Walking and cycling create almost no emissions, take up much less space than cars, and help cut down on congestion, air

Beyond Bike Lanes

pollution, and traffic noise.

At a recent industry keynote, one message stood out: "Stop

These benefits aren’t just about the environment. Streets built for

counting towers. Start building places." It demonstrates a

people

make

growing shift in the way we think about cities. Success shouldn't

neighbourhoods livelier, make cities feel safer and much more

be measured by the number of buildings we construct, but by

enjoyable.

the quality of the neighbourhoods we create.

Micromobility also plays an important role. Shared bikes and e-

This idea aligns with the concept of the 20-minute city, where

scooters can make short trips easier and help people connect to

people can access work, schools, parks, shops, healthcare, and

public transport. However, their environmental value depends

public transport within a short walk or cycle. Rather than

on what they replace. Replacing a car journey can significantly

designing cities around long commutes, the focus is on creating

reduce emissions, while replacing a walk or train trip offers fewer

complete neighbourhoods where everyday needs are close to

benefits.

home.

(not

just

cars),

help

local

businesses,

Active transport makes this possible. Walking and cycling do more than just cut emissions. They bring streets to life, help local businesses, improve public health, and give people chances to

Walking is Good for People

connect. They turn streets from traffic corridors into places

Active transport doesn’t just improve our cities- it also improves

where community grows.

our health.

Research shows that active transport works best when it’s

Walking and cycling regularly lower the risk of obesity, heart

combined

disease, type 2 diabetes, and other long-term illnesses. They’re

investment in public transport, and policies that help people rely

also linked to better mental health, less stress, and greater well-

less on cars. Bike lanes matter, but they’re just one piece of the

being.

puzzle.

Even more importantly, walking and cycling give people

Building sustainable cities isn’t just about making travel more

chances for everyday interactions that help them feel part of

efficient. It’s about making places where the healthiest, easiest,

their community. Passing neighbours on the footpath, stopping

and most enjoyable choice is also the most sustainable. Great

for coffee, or chatting in a local park might seem small, but

cities aren’t remembered for how many towers they have on the

these moments help build trust and a sense of belonging.

skyline. They’re remembered for the places where people love to

With loneliness now seen as a growing public health issue, active

spend time.

transport does more than help people get around. It helps reconnect people with their communities and the places they live. Cities built for walking and cycling don’t just improve physical health. They also give people more chances to connect with each other.

with

better

neighbourhood

planning,

more

XII I- TRANSLATE i-Translate is a wearable, child-friendly translation device designed for safe, comfortable everyday use. Featuring a shock-resistant body, a grippy cuff, and a scratch-resistant antimicrobial exterior, it is built for durability and hygiene. The device pairs seamlessly with smartphones and tablets, allowing users to switch languages and voice settings through a dedicated app while displaying realtime translated text on its curved screen.

concept development

XIII WORKING FROM HOME 2.0 Working From Home 2.0 is a community library designed around children’s learning, creativity, and connection to nature. Located on Waterfield Street in Coburg, the building is organised around a central children’s zone with flexible study areas, storytelling spaces, and green courtyards. Passive strategies such as natural light, cross-ventilation, and rooftop planting enhance sustainability, while the terraced form responds to the site’s topography and neighbourhood scale to create an inviting civic space for community learning.

XIV SPACE, LIGHT & SHADOW CONCEPTUAL MODELLING ⟶ Documentation

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