Nicka Bazvand
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am an enthusiastic and approachable individual where thrive in an environment that is dynamic. Due to my high level of self–awareness, I have the ability to adapt quickly to new environments and act appropriately when understanding and interacting with different people. My outgoing nature paired with my strong communication skills and critical thinking ability bring my interactions with others to a personal level. I completed my Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration in 2021 through Torrens University - Billy Blue College of Design and my Bachelor of Architectural Design at Griffith University in 2024. With my reliable work ethic, am ready to welcome a new challenge.
nickabazvand2@gmail.com 0434210336
linkedin.com/in/nicka-bazvand/ @niqstudio
EDUCATION
Development of design and participaion through all stages of a project, end - to - end, from vision to construction.
Production of masterplans of playscapes and landscapes, developing plans into 3D models and visualisations for client communication.
Preparation of construction documentation package for in house construction team.
Ensuring exceptional attention to detail and clear communication across all departments.
WEARTHY SARAH & SEBASTIAN
Solderer/ Client Advisor
Create a positive, high-quality experience for clients during their soldered appointments through providing expert knowledge and implementing traditional jewelry tecniques.
Act as an ambassador for the brand and create a loyal client base through relationship building and extensive product knowledge.
GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY GOLD COAST
Technical Officer Assistant
Report to and assist the senior technical officer within the workshop studio space.
Support and assist students through the use of technical equipment, use of tools and workshop
Assisting in student learning and development.
Social Media Manager - Griffith Architecture Student Society (GASS)
Manage all social media accounts promoting student run workshops and events.
Represent student body, fostering a sense of community and support for all students.
Represent the student body, fostering a sense of community and support for all students.
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
SONA (Student Organised Network for Architecture) Representative
Volunteer position.
Representing Griffith University on a national level.
Advancing SONA and delivering SONA initiative within Griffith University and through the broader community.
Leadership role connecting students and professionals.
GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY GOLD COAST
Peer Mentor
Volunteer position.
Leadership role in supporting new students to Griffith University. Playing an active role in the orientation process, on boarding new students.
Hosting mentoring sessions with students during the trimester, assisting them and advising them.
IIIC ARCHITECTURE STUDIO
Swell Sculpture Festival Fabrication
Project lead and designed by Despina Linaraki and Brice Panniter - Oystertecture
Assistance provided through the fabrication and construction process for Swell Sculpture Festival
Assistance was provided on site through the installation process.
EUCALYPT STUDIO
Creative Assistant
Exposure to every facet of the business including administrative tasks.
Assisting in design drawings and aiding with concept evolution as well as mood board development.
Assisting with selection and sourcing of final materials, finishes and furnishings for a project. Completing final FF&E schedules.
Collecting items from suppliers, installing projects and providing decoration services within a residential space.
KLEMNZA AND CO
Design and Sales Consultant
Liaise with clients in regards to their interior design choices providing high levels of product knowledge and exceptional standards of customer service while creating personal interactions.
Deliver and collect items from suppliers. Liaise with suppliers regarding fabrication and customisation of items designed in house.
Complete home installs, delivering items to clients while providing decoration services within a residential space.
Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration
COOMERA ANGLICAN COLLEGE TORRENS
Year 12 Queensland Certificate of Education
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Brisbane Adventist College Early Learning Centre | Renovation | Issue 3
Visualisations
Main Fort Structure
The Playful Beginnings of Human Flourishing
A CONSIDERED CARE FACILITY
TYPOLOGY: Care Facility
LOCATION: Murwillumbah, NSW
YEAR: Second Year Bachelor of Architectural Design 2024
PROGRAMS USED: ArchiCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign
The interplay between a state of equilibrium signifying balance, the notion of coexisting on a continuum of duality, representing the complexity of human emotion and a sense of belonging emphasising connection to the natural environment. Equilibrium is not purely a static state however, is a dynamic balance between opposing forces and theories, fostering a sense of calm and stability. The duality of coexistence offers an invitation for dialogue, inspiring a rich sensory experience. The newly designed care facility allows occupants to find solace and harmony within their surroundings, through a unique and supporting environment aiding in their journey to better their well - being. Elements seen throughout the natural environment influencing these notions of increasing quality of life include fire, representing energy and in turn a trans-formative shift that is evident within our beings. Water, depicting fluidity and therefore, highlighting it’s cleansing and rejuvenating nature. Air, highlighting movement, and over time representing the perception of change within an individual. Earth representing stability and overtime, enriching the user with a grounded state of mind. Transcending the traditional notions of space, an environment is crafted which resonates with the indigenous heritage of the land, inhibiting a cultural, social and emotional identity of place, connecting the people of Murwillumbah, Visitors now having the space to breathe, embrace and tap into a delicate sense of equilibrium, duality and belonging within their beings, fostering a deeper connection within and throughout their own human experience and the natural environment.
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
TYPOLOGY: University
LOCATION: Southport, QLD
YEAR: Masters of Architecture, 2025
PROGRAMS USED: ArchiCAD
G39 - GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY
DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE
The aim of this project was to investigate existing site conditions and develop a complete documentation package. Technical drawings were completed from site plan to window and door scheduels, adhering to relvant codes, standards and performance criteria. Analysis on existing materials was conducted where proposal to change certain cladding was given to meet compliance. This documentation package clearly communicates technical data, were core information can be translated to stakeholders and clients.
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TUGULAWA EARLY EDUCATION
EARLY LEARNING CENTRE - RENOVATION
TYPOLOGY: Playscape
LOCATION: Bulimba, QLD
YEAR: 2025
PROGRAMS USED: AutoCAD, SketchUP, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign
Production and development of playscape renovation for Tugulawa Early Education.
1. NEW ARTIFICIAL TURF WITH SOFT FALL
1. NEW ARTIFICIAL
2. PLAY STRUCTURE:+1600MM RAISED TIMBER DECK WITH OPEN UNDERCROFT AND RAMP WITH ROCK CLIMBING GRIPS AND CLIMBING ROPE TO DECK.
1. NEW ARTIFICIAL TURF WITH SOFT FALL
2. PLAY STRUCTURE:+1600MM RAISED TIMBER DECK WITH OPEN UNDERCROFT AND RAMP WITH ROCK CLIMBING GRIPS AND CLIMBING ROPE TO DECK.
2. PLAY STRUCTURE:+1600MM RAISED TIMBER DECK WITH OPEN UNDERCROFT AND RAMP WITH ROCK CLIMBING GRIPS AND CLIMBING ROPE TO DECK.
3. PLAY STRUCTURE: +1400MM RAISED TIMBER DECK WITH OPEN UNDERCROFT AND EASY ACCESS MIXED LEVEL STEPS TO DECK. MESH PANEL DIVIDER BETWEEN UNDERCROFT PLATFORMS. WITH INTERNAL ROCK CLIMB WALL TO +1600MM RAISED TIMBER DECK
3. PLAY STRUCTURE: +1400MM RAISED TIMBER DECK WITH OPEN UNDERCROFT AND EASY ACCESS MIXED LEVEL STEPS TO DECK. MESH PANEL DIVIDER BETWEEN UNDERCROFT PLATFORMS. WITH INTERNAL ROCK CLIMB WALL TO +1600MM RAISED TIMBER DECK
3. PLAY STRUCTURE: +1400MM RAISED TIMBER DECK WITH OPEN UNDERCROFT AND EASY ACCESS MIXED LEVEL STEPS TO DECK. MESH PANEL DIVIDER BETWEEN UNDERCROFT PLATFORMS. WITH INTERNAL ROCK CLIMB WALL TO +1600MM RAISED TIMBER DECK
4. PLAY STRUCTURE: +590MM RAISED TIMBER DECK, TIMBER BLOCK STEPPERS AND AN ENCLOSED UNDERCROFT
4. PLAY STRUCTURE: +590MM RAISED TIMBER DECK, TIMBER BLOCK STEPPERS AND AN ENCLOSED UNDERCROFT
4. PLAY STRUCTURE: +590MM RAISED TIMBER DECK, TIMBER BLOCK STEPPERS AND AN ENCLOSED UNDERCROFT 5. 6.
7. NEW SHADE SAIL [X2]
8. NEW SHADE SAIL POST [X1]
9. +1500MM HIGH DOUBLE SLIDE BUILT INTO EXISTING SLOPE
NEW SHADE SAIL [X2]
10. EXISTING SLOPE TO RETAIN
NEW SHADE SAIL POST [X1] 9. +1500MM HIGH DOUBLE SLIDE BUILT INTO EXISTING SLOPE
NEW SHADE SAIL [X2] 8. NEW SHADE SAIL POST [X1] 9. +1500MM HIGH DOUBLE SLIDE BUILT INTO EXISTING SLOPE 10. EXISTING SLOPE TO RETAIN
10. EXISTING SLOPE TO RETAIN
NOTES
NOTES
NOTES
WRITTEN REPRESENTATION TAKES PRECEDENT OVER GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION. WRITTEN DIMENSIONS TAKE PRECEDENT OVER MEASURED DIMENSIONS; IF NO MEASUREMENT IS WRITTEN, MEASURED DIMENSION IS USED.
WRITTEN
WRITTEN REPRESENTATION TAKES PRECEDENT OVER GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION. WRITTEN DIMENSIONS TAKE PRECEDENT OVER MEASURED DIMENSIONS; IF NO MEASUREMENT IS WRITTEN, MEASURED DIMENSION IS USED.
DIMENSIONS; IF NO MEASUREMENT IS
WRITTEN DIMENSIONS TAKE
OVER MEASURED DIMENSIONS; IF NO MEASUREMENT IS WRITTEN, MEASURED DIMENSION IS USED.
WRITTEN REPRESENTATION TAKES PRECEDENT OVER GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION. WRITTEN DIMENSIONS TAKE PRECEDENT OVER MEASURED DIMENSIONS; IF NO MEASUREMENT IS WRITTEN, MEASURED DIMENSION IS USED.
TRANSPARENT
CORRUGATED METAL ROOF SHEETING
WRITTEN REPRESENTATION TAKES PRECEDENT OVER GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION. WRITTEN DIMENSIONS TAKE PRECEDENT OVER MEASURED DIMENSIONS; IF NO MEASUREMENT IS WRITTEN, MEASURED DIMENSION IS USED.
The Playful Beginnings of Human Flourishing
A BUSHFIRE MEMORIAL MUSEUM
TYPOLOGY: Bushfire Memorial Museum
LOCATION: Binna Burra, QLD
YEAR: Third Year Bachelor of Architectural Design 2024
PROGRAMS USED: ArchiCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign
The tragedy of the Black Summer Bush Fires highlights the fragile nature of the Binna Burra community where this Memorial Museum will be a transcendence of memories, allowing the collective grieving experience of the people and the land to commence. Utilizing the Dual Process Model of Grief proposed by Stroebe and Strut, this proposal will embody the oscillation between two realities. The community will learn to navigate dysfunction through confronting the void, known as loss-oriented proccessing and re-imagining existence knwn as restoration-oriented processing. This duality mirrors the human condition as the communty grapple with existential questions aiming to balance despair and hope. As visitors traverse through the memorial museum, they will meander through a symbolic narrative - arrival, aftermath, alleviaion, ascendance - mirroring the journey of the human spirit as they overcome devastation. Confronting the void becomes and invitation to re-imagine existence.
ENTRY/ TRANSITION COURTYARD
EXHIBITION ONE LOSS ORIENTED ARRIVAL
CENTRAL COURTYARD
EXHIBITION TWO RESTORATION ORIENTED ALLEVIATION
RECEPTION
WATER REDIRECTED OUT TO MAIN SEWER LINE
COLLECTION FROM GUTTER TO DOWN PIPE TO DRAINAGE SYSTEM
WATER HARVESTING TANK RECYCLED WATER FOR IRRIGATION
ANNE STREET GARDEN VILLAS
DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE
TYPOLOGY: Social Housing
LOCATION: Southport, QLD
YEAR: Third Year Bachelor of Architectural Design 2024
PROGRAMS USED: ArchiCAD
Complete documentation package of the Anne Street Garden Villas located in Southport, Queensland by Anna O’Gorman Architects.
GENERAL - REFER TO HYDRAULIC ENGINEER'S DOCUMENTATION FOR WASTEWATER AND SEWEERAGE DETAILS - STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS WITHIN CARPARK SUPPORTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS MUST PROVIDE AN EQUIVALENT FIRE RESISTANCE LEVEL (FRL) IN ACCORDANCE WITH NCC SPEC. C1.1 CLAUSE 2.2 FOR CORRESPONDING CLASS 2 ELEMENTS
- REFER TO THE ENGINEER'S SOIL INVESTIGATION REPORT FOR DESIGN REQUIRMENTS RELATED TO FOOTINGS, FOUNDATIONS AND RETAINING WALLS
SITING
- ALL SITING IS APPROXIMATE IN ACCORDANCE TO 3908ENG DOCUMENTATION EXCERSISES - SITE PLAN IS DISPLAYING THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE PROJECT PROVIDING INFORMATION REGARDING PARKING, SERVICES AND MEASUREMENTS
- ALL MEASUREMENTS IN PLAN ARE GIVEN IN MILLIMETERS EXCEPT CONTOURS UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
DRIVEWAY COMPLIANCY AND PARKING - DRIVEWAY IS COMPLIANT WITH QDC - NMP 1.2 AND AS PER AS2890.2:2021
- CROSSOVER IS TO COMPLY WITH AS2890.2:2021
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION CODE COMPLIANCE - COMPLIANCY TO NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION CODE VOLUME 1, VOLUME 2
- GROUND FLOOR PLAN DWELLING IS TO COMPLY WITH AUSTRALIAN STANDARD 1428.1 AND 1428.2 CARPARK IS TO COMPLY WITH NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION CODE CLASS 7 AND GOLD COAST CITY PLAN REGULATIONS
- PATHWAYS AND ACCESSIBILITY TO COMPLY WITH AUSTRALIAN STANDARD
TERMITE COMPLIANCE
- TERMITE PROTECTION FOR UNDERSLAB AREAS MUST COMPLY WITH NACC HOUSING PROVISIONS SECTION 3.4.2 AND AS 3600.2:2017 - ALL TERMITE PROTECTION FOR TIMBER ELEMENTS MUST ADHERE TO NCC ABCB HOUSIN PROVISIONS SECTION 3.4 AND AS 36601.1:2017.
WASTE CALCULATIONS
1 BED X 3 = 3 X 80L = 240L
2 BED X 4 = 4 X 100L = 400L TOTAL = 640L/WEEK
= 1/660L BULK BUN RECYCLE
1 BED X 3 = 3X50L = 150L
2 BED X 4 = 4X60L = 240L
TOTAL = 390L/WEEK =2/240L RECYCLE BINS
REQUIRED COLLECTION STATIONS
3X240L WHEELIE BINS
L 730 X W 550 X H 1060
2X240L RECYCLE WHEELIE BINS L 730 X W 550 X H 1060
- ALL DIMENSIONS ARE ALIGNED TO STRUCTURAL DIMENSIONS
- CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH NCC VOLUME 2 CLASS 2 TYPE 3 AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS AND GCCC REGULATIONS
- ACCESSIBLE PARKING IS COMPLIANT WITH AS1684
- ACCESSIBLE PARKING IS COMPLANT WITH AUSTRALIAN AS2890.6
- 75MM VISUAL TERMITE BARRIER AT EXTERNAL BASE TO COMPLY TO AS3660.1
- ALL INTERNAL WALLS ARE 90MM UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE
- ALL EXTERNAL WALLS ARE 190MM & 90 MM UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE
- WIND RATING N2 TO BE CONFIRMED BY ENGINEER
- ELECTRICAL SWITCHBOARD LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED ON SITE DEPEDNING ON LOCATION OF ENERGEX'S SUPPLY
- ALL SHOWER ROSES, WATER PRESSURE, DUAL FLUSH TOILETS, ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING & HOT WATER SERVICES ARE TO COMPLY WITH THE SUSTAINABLE BUILDING REQUIREMENTS AS SET OUT BY THE QLD DEVELOPMENT CODE
- HOT WATER SERVICES ARE TO COMPLY WITH THE SUSTAINABLE BUILDING REQUIREMENTS AS SET OUT IN PART 29 OF THE QLD DEVELOPMENT CODE
- EXTERNAL GROUND FALL AWAY FROM STRUCTURE IS A MINIMUM 1:100 FALL
- ALL WET AREAS FIT WITH 1:100 FALL TO COMPLY TO AS3740 2.3.1
- PWD BATHROOM COMPLIANT TO AS1428.1 - WET AREA WATERPROOFING IN ACCORDANCE WITH NCC VOLUME 2, 3.8.1 AND AS3740
LNDY
FIBRE BEWEEN
CONC. SLAB AS PER ENGINEERS DETAIL 200MM CAVITY FOR SERVICES WITH PB PAINT FINISH TO RESILIENT MOUNTS TRUSS 2 TRUSS 3
PIPE
BRISBANE ADVENTIST COLLEGE
EARLY LEARNING CENTRE - RENOVATION
TYPOLOGY: Playscape
LOCATION: Mansfield, QLD
YEAR: 2025
PROGRAMS USED: AutoCAD, SketchUP, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign
Development of playscape renovation for Brisbane Adventist College - Early Learning Centre
WRITTEN REPRESENTATION TAKES PRECEDENT OVER GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION. WRITTEN DIMENSIONS TAKE PRECEDENT OVER MEASURED DIMENSIONS; IF NO MEASUREMENT IS WRITTEN, MEASURED DIMENSION IS USED.
RETAIN EXISTING TREES UNLESS SPECIFIED IN MA-101, MA-102 AND MA-107.
BIKE
Playful Beginnings of Human Flourishing