Niusha Aghdaii Portfolio

TFOLIO N I U S H A AG H DA I I

OR MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE CANDIDATE

BOSTON ARCHITECTURAL COLLEGE PORTFOLIO - 2014

NIUSHA AGHDAII - MARCH CANDIDATE BOSTON ARCHITECTURAL COLLEGE 320 NEWBURY ST., BOSTON, MA 02114

CONTENTS:

ACADEMIC ......................................................................................................8

TRANSFORMING BOSTON’S NEIGHBORHOOD ..........................................10

UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPALS ...........................................................................20

50 SHADES OF GREEN ..................................................................................34

COMPETITIONS ..............................................................................................42

PRACTICE .......................................................................................................48

SOUTH BOSTON RESIDENTIAL ....................................................................50 & COMMERCIAL COMPLEX

SOUTH-END BOSTON ..................................................................................56 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM

DUCKHAM ARCHITECTURE ..........................................................................62

FURNITURE DESIGN ......................................................................................68

ART WORKS....................................................................................................76

ABOUT ME: When I started my education in Boston Architectural College I was uncertain of the process I started. Being an international student unfamiliar with the process of finding a job and working in this field, I had no previous experience of working in architecture. Studying at the BAC and taking classes in the fields where I had lack of knowledge, gave me strength. I reviewed my resume and portfolio with my instructors, practice department, and advisors and through the constant comments on my work I developed a portfolio presenting my level of experience and excitement for working in this field.

Experiencing my first job as Architectural Intern, in “Duckham Architecture & Interiors, Inc.�, was an opportunity for me to experience working on the residential projects, documenting the site before and after construction, working collaborative with colleagues and experience team work to meet deadlines for projects. I got involved in the office procedures, meeting with clients and updating the material and spec. Libraries of the architecture and interior design departments.

Consulting with my practice advisor, and some other consultants at school, they reviewed my work process and gave me comments about integrating my education and my job, and based on my presentations they told me to start applying for a new job for bigger company and not hesitating for improving and expanding my experience horizon.

I started my new job in Wadleigh & Associates, Inc. As Architect I employee. I had it in my mind to challenge myself and use my work as an opportunity to lean more while I’m benefiting from my architectural education at school, to be productive at work. This attitude led me to get to work with colleagues, the real estate and engineering department and expand my knowledge. I presented the work I did, to other colleagues in order to work as a team; attended architectural, structural and BRA meetings. Same time I keep consistent track of my work through NCARB records, and personal evaluations to improve in my career. I look forward to explore more opportunities for new experience.

RESUME

EDUCATION Boston Architectural College. (Candidate for Master of Architecture) . 2011 Jan-2014 Canadian University of Dubai (Architectural Studies) . . . . . . . . . . . 2009 Jan-2010Jun Art University of Tehran (Bachelor of Industrial Design) . . . . . . . . 2002 Sep-2008 Jun

EXPERIENCE Wadleigh & Associates, Inc./ Architect Employee . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 Feb- Present Draft & edit project drawings; including floor plans, piping systems, shop drawings. Document the site during construction, mark up changes on plans, sketch the as-built plans on site & apply changes on project plans. Communicate with project managers, architects, contractors, & engineers to work on projects as a team. Help the real estate department for designing websites. Participate in process of getting different permits for buildings under construction, new construction. Attend MEP and BRA meetings.

Kent Duckham Architecture & Interiors, Inc. /Architecture Intern . 2011 Sep-2013 Jan Draft, draw, & edit projects. Document the site before, during and after construction; including measure the existing site & condition. Measure & document the as-built site condition.

Update the interior design department library. Update the catalog library of materials.

Canadian University of Dubai/(U.A.E)Drafting & Mathematics Peer Tutor . . . . . . 2 0 0 9 Sep-2010 Jun Selected by professors to become tutor of their class. Assisted ten to fifteen students over a year. Presenting at GTX exhibition in Dubai as Architecture Student Representative

Khaneye-Choob Furniture Factory/ (Iran) Furniture Designer . . . 2006 Sep-2008Aug Documented the process of manufacturing. Participated in a team to design a mass production project. Developed & designed drafts for custom-made furniture.

Transforming Boston’s Neighborhood Design Consultant - Michael Ferrara (Elkus Manfredi Inc.) Green Technology Consultant - Lauren Shirley & Kyle Sturgeon Structures Consultant - Garrick Goldenberg (Chapel Engineering Associates)

Uncertainty Principals Design Consultant - Adam Mitchell & James Moses Structures Consultant - Matt Johnson (Simpson Gumpertz & Heger) Detailing Consultant - Jennifer McGroery & David Stahltz

50 Shades of Green Green Design Workshop- Kyle Sturgeon & Lauren Shirley

Competition Transforming Boston Neighborhood Eco-Challenge Pedestrian Bridge Design

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TRANSFORMING BOSTON’S NEIGHBORHOOD

Competition Studio Fall 2012 Site: Fort Point Channel South Boston Skills & Programs: ArchiCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Site Analysis, Collage

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Instructor: Michael Ferrara

ABOUT THE COMPETITION - CONCEPT

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TAT Competition: “A city without people is not a city, and a city without housing doesn’t have any people,” says Robert J. Verrier, FAIA, co-founder and managing principal of the Architectural Team. “It’s very important to have people living in the down town.”

Based on this, the firm introduced this competition, to involve students in designing for future of the city. The site is chosen as Fort Point Channel in South Boston.

Activity & Integration Concept: The intention is to create activities, inviting people to promote the site location. Also creating spaces on the site for enjoying the harbor view. > Vignette image explains the integration of different uses on site; as well as presenting activities & drawing attention.

Green barrier against factories. < Plan of Boston+South Boston locating the Site. Since Boston’s North End water front is successful in attracting visitors and creating different activities next to the water, this attitude would be implemented in the design of the site. v Panoramic view from Fort Point Channel, explaining importance of water activity integration to site.

View to water and being engaged with the edge of water is an important advantage of this site to be considered.

FUTURE OF THE SITE CONCEPT

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HARBOR WALK ANALYSIS The G2 site is located in South Boston owned by Gillette Factory.

According to the new 100 Acres Master Plan of Boston the site is mixed use, with a concentration on residential. Existing site is a Parking lot, addressing the growth of Boston city, this site is defined as a multi use zone. Site adjacencies: to a parking lot on one side and commercial/ residential on other. < Study of activities on Harbor walk. v Harbor walk: Opportunity for attracting people to the site. Width & program of the harbor walk defines the attraction to site.

Concept Regarding Harbor walk: To keep the harbor walk as an important point for the site, and inviting programs to atract pedestrians on the path to walk in the site.

SITE ANALYSIS

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SITE DESIGN & PROGRAMING CONCEPT

PROPOSED DESIGN

Private - Residential Semi Private - Guest Units Semi Private - Community Areas Public - Commercial

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STRUCTURE CONCEPT

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Instructor: Garrick Goldenberg Designing the required members of the framing structure of a building, based on the load calculation, Shear and section modulus. (The work presented is summary of calculations) (Note: the load calculated on one floor was multiplied to 4 to result load for all 4 stories. Roof calculated separately.)

Roof Load: 117,360#

Floor Loads: 584,640#

Uniform Load: W=5,890 #/ft

Deflection: 1.6 in

I : 8,044 in^4

Beam Calculation: (Since load on floors is higher than Roof Load the beam holding for stories is chosen for calculation) Shear:

V max= 141,360#

Beam Selection:

Moment:

M max= 1,696,320 #ft

W36x170 (Wide Flange)

Area: 50.0 in^2

Section Modulus: S: 580 in^3

S req= 565,440 in^

I : 10,500 in^4

Truss Calculation: Analyzing the truss we find bottom members are in tension, the top members are in compression and carry higher load.

Calculating for truss members with highest load (EG) : EG= FH + EH(x) = 2806 kip + 351 kip = 3,157 kip in compression Stress= Force/Area

Area= 3,157kip/36 ksi = 87.69 in^2 I= 635.34 in^4

Member Selection:

W 36x300

Area 88.3 in^3

Depth 36.74

(Both “I” and “Area” are examined to certify

the acceptability of the member) Column Calculation: (Calculating for the column that holds the truss) The column is embraced in every 20’ by the floor slabs. So effective length is 20’-0”.

Stress= Force/Area

Area= 2,106 kips/36 ksi = 58.5 in^2

Column Member Selection:

W 33x201

A= 59.1 in^2

I = 423.82 in^4 I= 749 in^4

S= 95.2

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UNIT PROGRAMS

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FACADE EXAMINATION

Design of a sustainable and green technology within a project.

for cleaning water and creating more interesting facade look.

Architecture is not only design, but also solution and implementing life style. An active facade can be useful for cleaning

The Hydroponic System running in the site during non-freezing

water or green wall design.

season would run on the facade, feeding the green roof and walls, water getting purified through soil and gravels. Clean

Wooden louver facade designed to control solar gain, also in-

water would go back to the reflection pool. This facade system

corporate â&#x20AC;&#x153;Salt Water Hydroponic Systemâ&#x20AC;?. It can be beneficial

can be added to other facades near the channel too.

HYDRO-PHONIC GREEN FACADE CLEANING THE WATER

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Wood panel Facade Finish to control solar gain

Concrete Wall

CLEAN WATER POURED IN REFLECTION POOL

WATER COLLECTION FROM FORT POINT CHANNEL

PLANTS THAT GROW IN SALT WATER >>

special facade wooden louvers. paneled on the facade with grid system supporting them. the grid is tied to the window frames and they can control the solar penetration inside the building. << SECTION DIAGRAM OF WATER CIRCULATION

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UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPLES

Construction Studio - Fall 2013 Instructors : James Moses & Adam Mitchell Site : Belmont, MA Skills & Programs: Revit, Photoshop, Case studying, Drafting, Modeling

STUDIO OBJECTIVE “We are leaving the ground. The urban realm is under the influence of suburban spectacle, privileging the overt over the nuanced (‘pyramid’ over ‘labyrinth’). As our urban form is tailored by consumption and the market, the pre-modern city leaves just traces. We citizens live in the shadow of new towers. While we may lament the loss of the low rise city, ironically the new vertical landscape invites us to explore the ground.” (James Moses-U.P.) Learning goals of this project is to develop an explicit understanding of the relationship of the ground plane to the building; explore the potentials of type. The understanding of ground and facts that would impact ideas. Design considering the affecting matters on the program and site.

URBANDENSITY URBAN DENSITY

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UNIT PLAN & BUILDING PROGRAM - OPEN PLAN CONCEPT

Structuralist construction method

Units: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The twenty-two flats of the residential development for the elderly in Masans near Chur are occupied by senior citizens, still able to run their own households. The building is sitting north/south like a rock on the slope of the hill. The single loaded corridor is located on west side, viewing the hill.

Corridor is the sharing space and can be furnished by tenants.â&#x20AC;? (Peter Zumthor) Floating Concept: Floating box kitchen & bathroom concept to break the linearity of hallway.

Roof Structure: Two pieces roof structure to prevent cold and moist from penetration.

Material Selection

Tufa Stone Larch, Pine, Maple Wood Concrete

SITE PLAN AND SECTION

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Batten Metal Cover

Plywood layer Roof Membrane Rigid Insulation

Concrete Roof Metal Cleat Connecting

Air Space preventing heat & cold transfer

two pieces of roof Window Frame

Wood pieces filling gap from top and bottom

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SITE STUDY - TOWN OF BELMONT

Cambridge

Arlington Belmont Center Waltham Railroad passing the town

Waverley Center

Cushing Center Watertown N^

Founded in 1859 by John Perkins Cushing, the town is famous for being safe and quiet. it has high population of seniors comparing to Boston neighborhood. Edward Hopper painting â&#x20AC;&#x153; Early Sunday Morningâ&#x20AC;? explains feelings about Belmont.

Identifying Belmont Center, as one of the main centers of the city, for the building program proposed. Closest to Up Belmont, historic with small boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops. Close to Commuter rail stop. Accessible by walking public transportation and driving.

Up-Belmont is north side of railroads that are passing the town. It is wealthier, less populated, more sloped. Down Belmont is opposite.

UP-TOWN & DOWN-TOWN

Single Residence A

Local Business I

Single Residence B

Local Business II

Single Residence C

Up-land

Single Residence D

General Business

General Residential

Parking Lot

Apartment House

Mc Lean Hospital

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SENIOR HOUSING DESIGN Programs of Spaces: Entrance – 126 sqft Residential – 7200 sqft (total) One unit – 600 sqft Bathroom – 84sqft Kitchen – 80sqft Balcony – 50 sqft Corridor Gathering space – 100sqft (each) Swimming pool – 3200 sqft Gym – 1920 sqft Locker& shower/gym entrance – 768 sqft Fireplace gathering room – 760 sqft in 5m

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IMAGINE TWO ROOMS IN THE PROGRAM Criteria for Senior Housing: - Semi public/semi private spaces.

- Including landscape design in program.

- Provide walking paths.

- Using natural materials for interior/exposed finishes.

Stone and wood are most preferable.

- Include recreation/pool/gym programs within the site.

- Interior courtyards.

- Spaces for inviting elderly to share activities and interact with each other.

-Design with less detail so tenants can add their own touch of memories > Designing two rooms based on studies of the town and program selection.

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PROPOSED DESIGN

One side of building is residential, other side includes the public facilities; Gym,Pool, Library.

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Steel structure with concrete slabs. Wood, and Tufa or some

complex can add more residential floors, which would help

natural finish look stone. The structure would be strong

the neighborhood growth. The public facilities would attract

enough, within the time as the neighborhood develops this

neighbors to the site and create active environment for seniors

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BELMONT SENIOR HOUSING

^ Examining front facade without louver application. v examine the building in site context . > Building Section > Front Entrance.

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Warm Wooden Interior Finish

Semi-Private Corridor Hang-out Area

Courtyard

Balcony Viewing Outside

Semi-public Hang-out Area

Residential Units

Parking Pathway Through Site

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STRUCTURE AND DETAILS

Double layer curtain wall system with a wooden louver shading system on exterior layer placed on a wooden grid system, for interior courtyard facade.

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Roof overhang

Awning Window for Ventilation Wooden Grid

Wooden Louvers Operable Curtain Wall System

Finished Wood Floor Perforated Metal Panel

Metal Louvers Mechanically Operated for Ventilation T.O. 1st Floor Ventilation System Allowing Air in double Layer wall System T.O. Garden Level

Garage Roof

T.O. Garage Slab

Drainage System at bottom of Garage

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STUDY GREEN TECHNOLOGIES

Glass Tube with Special solar absorbent

Study green design Workshop - Fall 2013 Instructors: Kyle Sturgeon & Lauren Shirley

Fluid

Programs and Skills: Case Studies of Green

transferring

heat to machines

Technologies, Sketch-Up, Auto CAD, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop

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Vacuum Space between two tubes.

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SOLAR THERMAL GREEN TECHNOLOGY PARABOLIC SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEM

Needs: Solar energy- heat absorbent- transferor fluid/air- en-

MID-TEMP.: This system will use the liquid that runs in the

ergy discharger, clear atmosphere- reflector surface- fluid

tubes for heating the water or house through boiler or gen-

pump- energy transformer. Some European countries & west

erator.

coast USA rely on this source of power for providing electricity

There is usually water or thermal oil used in this system. The

Data: it is usually located n/s axis for most efficiency. 1000

parabolic through solar reflector helps for concentrating solar

Watts/sq. Meter is received by each device. 60% To 80% it is

reflections in one central location at the central tube.

efficient in using that energy. Qpf=k (always equal at each

HIGH-TEMP.: Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest power plant in California,

part of parabolic)

Ivanpah is built out of 300,000 mirrors and three towers to facilitate 140,000 U.S. houses. 94% Of solar energy in Spain is

LOW-TEMP.: Using the wall or roof surface to increase the air

this type of mechanism.

or water temperature for everyday use.

Molten nitrate salt is the heat transferor in this system.

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Use heat for heating or cooling the air.

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Use heat for every day use

MID Use heat for warming up water

SEND THE COOL FLUID BACK TO THE TUBES HIGH

LOW-TEMPERATURE

MID-TEMPERATURE

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I’M LOST IN PARIS - GREEN WALL FACADE SYSTEM

Architects: R&Sie(n)

This Hydroponic project, consists of 300 glass beakers. They

Location: Paris, France

are crafted with Glass blowing technique. The glass pieces

Creative Team: François Roche, Stéphanie Lavaux, Jean Na-

are used for drop by drop watering the green wall, in a private

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courtyard in a Laboratory in Paris.

Hydroponic System: R&Sie(n)

The unique structure of this system will provide water and re-

Key dimensions: 130 sqm

quired nutritions for 1200 ferns living without soil. They are

Construction year: 2008

special terrestrial plants growing in mineral wool, gravel or

Glass Beakers by: Pedro Veloso including the consulting of

nutrient solution.

Vanessa Mitrani.

^ Special Wall System, designed for this house

HYDRO-PHONIC GREEN WALL

Water collection from roof, It would be mixed with nutritions and then pumped for plants irrigation.

2 ANGLED GUIDE WIRE SUPPORT T.O. ROOF

WATER SUPPLY LINE WATERING TUBES FERN “BUNDLE”

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1 FERN “BUNDLE” WATER SUPPLY LINE WATERING TUBES GUIDE WIRE SUPPORT SECOND FLOOR

EPDM WATER/ VAPOR BARRIER

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CUSTOM GLASS BLOWN “BEAKERS” WINDOW FRAME AND SYSTEM

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IBA SOFT HOUSE

Competition winning project by KVA Matx Team for Interna-

Energy is sent to each units’ Building Management System

tional BauAustellung in 2012-13.

[BMS] providing various power outputs determined by the

A set of row houses for Ecological responsive life style, saving

resident. Smart LED curtains and a vertical atrium allow the

energy and using natural resources. It collects solar energy

resident to control different thermal environments throughout

through “soft” flexible Nano Photo voltaic panels on the south-

the house- emphasizing a SOFT living space.

ern facade, also uses natural daylight for lighting the interior.

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Limited stack effect

Vertical atrium producing natural stack effect Controlled by venting window

Controlled stack effect

and atrium curtain

Maximum stack effect

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PHOTOVOLTAIC FLEXIBLE ROOF & FACADE IBA Soft House | KVA Matx | Hamburg-Germany | 2013

Smart curtains determined by resident, led curtains can be pulled into different positions- creating various environments throughout the home.

BMS Energy is sent to the unitsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; building management system. Energy is then split into various low DC power appliances throughout the house.

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PHOTOVOLTAIC TEXTILE FACADE DESIGN Responsive Design, Dynamic Facade

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Building Management System

Solar Nano PV Panels Atrium Curtain Smart LED Curtains Common Appliances

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Geo-thermal Heat pump

MORNING

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Mounting rail 1/8â&#x20AC;? Flexible nano pv system

MID-DAY

AFTERNOON

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TRANSFORMING BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD COMPETITION

From website of Dwell: “A group of students at the Boston Architectural College (BAC) will be tackling a new design competition sponsored by the Chelsea, Massachusetts–based firm The Architectural Team. With a directive to bring the mixed and multi (mixed-use, mixed-income, multifamily) ideals of 21st-century sustainability to downtown Boston’s commercial and retail districts, students who are enrolled in the competition’s studio course will develop new visions for a downtown that they could want to—and even afford to—live in one day.”

From website of Architectural Lab: “The Boston Architectural College (BAC) recently announced the winners of Transforming Boston’s Neighborhoods: The Future of Multifamily Housing, a new student design competition focusing on multifamily buildings and innovative urban planning, and sponsored by the nationally regarded, award-winning architecture and master-planning firm, The Architectural Team, Inc., In celebration of its more than four decades of designing affordable, creative housing solutions.

Niusha Aghdaii received Honorable Mention for a proposal that combined waterfront development on Boston Harbor with a unique louvered wood facade design that balances natural daylight and views with privacy needs”

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ECO-CHALLENEGE COMPETITION

Successful participant of Eco-Challenge Competition.

The purpose of design is to address an urban issue within the Dubai region and propose a solution to improve life quality.

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Winner project of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Designing Pedestrian Bridgeâ&#x20AC;? for structures class. Truss Structure with concentration of using the better shape for holding the system.

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South Boston - Residential/Commercial Architect: Pedro Hernandez Supervisor: Krassimir Kalchev & Ron Bennett Structures Consultant - JML Firm: Wadleigh & Associates Inc. 2013 Position: Architect Employee

South End - Residential Condominium Architect: Michael Ortoavsky Supervisor : Ron Bennett & Nick Zagorianakos Firm : Wadleigh & Associates Inc. 2013 Position: Architect Employee

Boston - High end Residential Architect: Kent Duckham Supervisor: Kendra Seifert Firm: Duckham Architecture & Interiors Inc. 2011-12 Position: Architect Intern

Tehran - Furniture Design Factory Supervisor: Alireza Paydar Showroom Manager: Hamidreza Paydar Factory: (House of Wood) Khaneye Choob Furniture Factory Position: Industrial Designer & Manufacturing Intern

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SOUTH BOSTON RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

WADLEIGH & ASSOCIATES, INC. Owner: Peter Zagorianakos Architects: Pedro Hernandez, Ron Bennett, Krassimir Kalchev Architect intern: Niusha Aghdaii Construction Managers: Nick Zagorianakos, Patrick Crothers Real estate Managers: Declean Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Toole -Karen Dotolo Projects: Residential Properties in Greater Boston Area Programs & skills: Revit, Auto CAD, Photoshop, Rendering programs, Site documentation. Drafting.

ABOUT PROJECT:

mercial purposes. The East Boston Project by Wadleigh Associates started in 2010.

As the population of Boston- one of the major cities in east

The Proposal calls for 135 residential rental units, 1,600 square

coast- increases the city of Boston has defined some of the

feet of retail space, and 206 covered parking spaces. An inte-

vacant lots in border of city to be designed for residential/com-

rior courtyard and common spaces designed for residents in the building.

Given the recently finalized re-zoning of the East & West First Street neighborhood and the propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location, there are retail spaces designed on the north side of the complex. And the access to parking would also be from the same side.

However because of the slope in the site there would be 3 stories above ground of south side and 4 stories on north side.

Design of the three-story brick, metal and pre-cast masonry clad building is compatible with the existing industrial and residential urban scale.

It will noticeably enhance the neighborhood by reconnecting the gaps in the urban fabric & by in filling the block.

Courtesy of renderings to W&A

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RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL

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ABOUT SITE

The Project Site sits on approximately 66,313 square feet of land (one parcel) in the South Boston.

Most of the neighborhood is new residential or vacant lots previously been industrial. This overall project offers enormous potential for a transit-oriented development that can take a major step in weaving back together a more sustainable and invigorated neighborhood.

Schematic presentation of passive ventilation in garage.

SITE PROGRAMING & DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Participate in schematic design process; I studied the existing condition of building, the neighborhood & presented and drafted ideas to enhance the facade, break linearity look of building. Drafted the final design and structure documents collaborative with the team. Also attending MEP meetings I suggested ideas to improve garage passive ventilation.

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WORKING ON CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

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Door Schedule 2 Door Type Mark Count AL 1 3 AL 5 1 Al_SF 1

Door Height 7' - 8 1/4" 9' - 0" 9' - 0"

B2 1 7' - 0" B1 16 8' - 0" B2 21 8' - 0" B3 42 8' - 0" D1-90 3 7' - 0" D7 14 7' - 0" D9 4 7' - 0" D11 1 7' - 0" D1 128 7' - 0" D2 397 7' - 0" D3 109 7' - 0" D4 95 7' - 0" D5 161 7' - 0" D7 48 7' - 0" D8 53 7' - 0" D 10 39 7' - 0" GA1 1 8' - 2" M1 13 7' - 0" S1 5 7' - 0" Grand total: 1156

Door Width

Door Thickness

Rough Height

Rough Width

Operation

5' - 9 1/2" 3' - 0" 6' - 8" 6' - 0" 3' - 0" 6' - 6" 9' - 0" 3' - 0" 2' - 6" 3' - 0" 6' - 0" 3' - 0" 3' - 0" 2' - 6" 4' - 0" 5' - 0" 2' - 6" 3' - 0" 6' - 0" 18' - 8" 3' - 0" 3' - 0"

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Swing 8' - 0" 7' - 1 1/2"

9' - 0" 3' - 2"

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Bi-fold Swing

7' - 1 1/2" 7' - 3" 7' - 3" 7' - 3" 7' - 3" 7' - 3" 7' - 3" 7' - 3"

3' - 2" 3' - 2 1/2" 2' - 8 1/2" 4' - 2 1/2" 5' - 2 1/2" 2' - 8 1/2" 3' - 2 1/2" 6' - 2 1/2"

Swing Sw Swing Swing Bi-fold Pair Pair Bi-fold Pair Pair Bi-fold Bi-fold Bi-fold Pair Pair

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3' - 2" 3' - 4"

Swing Swing

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Door Material

Finish

Door Hardware

Closer

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Lockset w/ deadbolt No Privacy Passage Passage Passage Passage Passage Passage

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SOUTH-END BOSTON RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM

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Architect: Michael Ortoavsky Project manager: Ron Bennett Construction manager: Patrick Crothers Contractor: Nick Zagorianakos Site Location: South end- Boston Programs and Skills: Auto CAD, Revit, Photoshop, Sketch up, Construction documentation,

Designing

details,

Drafting shop drawings.

About the Project: Based on my work experience, courageous attitude, and high

building is 30 residential units designed for high end finishes

load of work in the under construction sites I was assigned to

and to be managed by this same companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s real state office

document and supervise an under construction project. The

for rentals.

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St. George Condominiums 5-10 St. George Street Boston, MA

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date 04/05/2011

COVER

BOSTON, MA

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 04-05, 2011

60 Malcolm Rd. Boston, MA 617-524-5545

Architect

Cowen Associates

29 Vesta Rd. Natick, MA 01760 508-655-3976

Structural Engineer

EL ORATOVSKY , AIA LCOLM ROAD, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 4-5545

TOVSKY , AIA

ST. GEORGE CONDOMINIUMS

Courtesy of renderings & Revit model to W&A

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CONDOMINIUM

CONSTRUCTION

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ABOUT THE SITE & EXISTING CONDITION

tB es W o ro n kli eS tre et

The site is located in South-End Boston. There are 6 units on each floor and the last floor is 3 penthouses. The main construction of the building is finished.

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SITE

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89' - 0 1/4"

A303

Department Legend

1 1

BALCONY

BEDROOM

1' - 5"

1' - 5"

BATHROOM

1' - 5"

A311

CHASE ROOF DECK

CIRCULATION 13' - 11 3/8"

ELEVATOR

ROOF DECK

192 SF

CHASE 643 Not Enclosed

CLOSET

ROOF DECK

188 SF

9 A505

16' - 4 3/4"

14' - 4 3/4"

200 SF

16' - 5 5/8"

14' - 4 1/8"

16' - 6 1/4"

14' - 4 1/2" 10 A505

7A2

12' - 11 7/8"

CLOSET 107 18 SF

6' - 7 3/4"

1

UP

28' - 4 1/2"

2' - 4 5/8"

BATHROOM

W/D

226 SF 5' - 4 7/8" 2' - 0"

BEDROOM 5' - 6"

CLOSET 278 11 SF

BATHROOM

CLOSET 106 12 SF 5

268 SF

UNIT 602 1294sf

1' - 3" 1' - 6"

1

15' - 2 7/8"

V.CIRCULATION

13' - 1 1/8"

1 BEDROOM

1

60 SF

9' - 1"

ROOF DECK

5' - 0"

70 SF

14' - 10 1/4"

15' - 0 1/2"

UP 5' - 0 5/8"

LIVING ROOM

5' - 0 1/4"

KITCHEN

1' - 3" 1' - 6"

UP

1' - 6"

HVAC

BEDROOM

1

205 SF

LIVING ROOM 451 SF 14' - 8 1/4"

98 SF9' - 11 1/2"

1' - 3" 1' - 6"

2' - 0"

24 SF 5

STAIRS 132 SF

5 A

23 SF CORRIDOR

6 A601

6

267 SF

2' - 0"

CLOSET 276 36 SF

71' - 5 1/4"

A31

HVAC

5

2 A603

CLOSET

CHASE 6

A603

7' - 9"

9' - 2 3/8"

34' - 2 1/8" 12' - 2 3/4"

HVAC 31 SF 3' - 2"

14' - 3 1/8" 1

BATHROOM BATHROOM 3' - 0"

4' - 3"

1' - 6"

4' - 1 1/4"

5' - 2 7/8"

2' - 10 1/2"

11' - 9 1/4" KITCHEN

1

9' - 7 1/4"

92 SF 4"

UP

REF.

2

70 SF

63 SF

5' - 5" UP

8' - 0"

1' - 4" 1' - 6"

1

205 SF

3' - 0"

BEDROOM 2

103 SF

181 SF

1

6 15' - 7 3/8"

11' - 8 1/4"

11' - 5 1/4"

3' - 6" KITCHEN 1' - 1"

BEDROOM

86 SF

REF.

DW

502 SF

11 SF

ELEVATOR

CLOSET

7' - 5 5/8"

1

12' - 1 3/8"

1

2' - 0"

12 SF

LIVING ROOM 15' - 8 7/8"

LINEN

REF.

42 SF

UNIT 603 1603sf

58 SF 5' - 5 7/8"

DN

148 SF

3' - 11 7/8"

2 1/2"

BATHROOM

1' - 6"

1' - 3" 2' - 0"

1 A401

8' - 6 5/8"

8' - 0 1/4"

KITCHEN

STAIRS

5' - 8 3/8" W/D 12 SF

HVAC 32 SF

8B2

6 A602

5

CLOSET 760 8 SF

9' - 1"

6 7/8"

DW

DN

49 SF

1' - 6"

9 SF

3' - 3 1/8"

CLOSET

1 3' - 4 5/8"

2' - 10 1/2"

3' - 0 7/8"

5' - 8 5/8" BATHROOM

2' - 0"

4-

5 DW

2' - 0"

CLOSET

10' - 7 3/4"

9 SF CLOSET

1' - 11 3/4"

UNIT601 1129sf

26 SF

1' - 0 1/4"

11' - 5 5/8"

7 A505

1 ROOF DECK 500 SF

446 SF

5 1' - 4 3/4"

BEDROOM W56

153 SF 10' - 0 1/8"

BALCONY

3' - 11 1/4"

W56

10' - 0 3/4"

40 SF

1 A311 3 A401 ---

W56 15' - 6"

8' - 1 3/8"

15' - 6"

17' - 7 7/8"

13' - 2 3/4"

47' - 9 7/8"

16' - 6 1/2"

LIVING ROOM 3' - 0"

19' - 1 5/8"

A301 -

164 SF 3' - 9 3/4"

11' - 6 3/8"

CHASE 644 Not Enclosed

4' - 6 3/4"

1' - 0"

BEDROOM

46' - 6"

A311

2' - 4 5/8"

8' - 3 3/8"

12 SF

12' - 11 5/8"

LADDER

2

CLOSET 105 11 SF

4 1/8"

5' - 10 1/2"

1

8 SF

CLOSET

23 SF

A

CHASE

6 3/8"

2' - 6"

2' - 0"

CLOSET

5' - 3"

3' - 6"

3' - 2 3/4"

2 8 A505

DOCUMENT THE CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

I Collaborated with project manager, contractor and architect for documenting the construction process, and as-built drawings. Documented the mechanical, piping system, observed the curtain wall installation.

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DOOR DESIGN

Sketching the door design based on the profile samples received from carpenter and reviewing the work process with architect we finalized the design and material to be ordered.

MATERIAL DESIGN & ORDER

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1" 2'-84

1" 8'-84

10'-67 8"

4'-67 8" 1" 23'-114

7" 7'-68

10'-81" 8 7'-81" 8 4'-8"

8'-4" 10'-8"

4'-8"

1" 20'-54

8'-4"

1" 9'-94

Sketching and drafting the shop drawing

1" 3'-94

pieces with the supervision of architect.

South Bay Window

5-10 St. George Street Metal Cladding Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" Date: 9-Sept-13 Page: Ref. A

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HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION & ADDITION

DUCKHAM ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS INC. Owner : Kent Duckham Architects: Kent Duckham , Peter Heffernan Architect intern: Niusha Aghdaii Construction Managers: ABRN, Fallon Management Projects: High-end one /two family Residential in Boston sub-urban area.

Programs in use & Skills : AutoCAD 2D 2004 Photoshop - Site Documenting and Drafting Renovation and addition to a residential house, in Wellesley. The procedure consisted of documenting the existing condition, draft the schematic, and design documents, document the site under construction, draft the interior finishes, participate in material selection for interior light fixtures.

It was a historical building and documenting the historical details of the building was critical.

DOCUMENT EXISTING CONDITION

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Courtesy of proposed design to K.D.

64 DRAFT PROPOSED DESIGN

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Courtesy of proposed design to K.D.

DOCUMENT THE CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE

(10to13) Drawing & drafting the framing plans section drawings and details. In this part of the project I learnt about the connection between structure and schematic design of a building & my knowledge from “Structure” & “Materials&methods” classes helped me to have better understanding of the content of the drawings. Using the markups by Structural engineer, I edited the framing plans.

(14) photo of the building under construction, the proposed design can be seen on the top right part of the building.

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Draft the proposed design, Construction documents, and document the finished building.

The construction consisted of demolition, improving the foundation, framing the addition, finishing details.

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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR MATERIAL SELECTION

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INTERIOR LIGHTING FIXTURE Fixture Type Description L1

SECTION LINE

Wall Uplight Linear fixture, 1.2 W Mounted under the cabinets

L1

L3

Wall Uplight Linear fixture,

L2 1.8 W Mounted under the cabinets L3 L4

32 W 4W

L2L2 1 1

Valance Linear Wall mounted on top of window, wall & ceiling lighting

R2 R1

Linear Cove Fixture, Mounted in the cove above window

R1

54 W pendant up and down lighting fixture, mounted above the counter top.

Recessed down light fixture, mounted in corridor & about the kitchen sink

R1

18 W

R2

50W Recessed Wall wash fixture, mounted on top of the stove

T1

50 W

Track Downlight, mounted in the displaying cabinets

W1

75W

Decorative wall Scone mounted near the breakfast area

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specifying the types of lightings based on use of space. Fixture selection based on available options from Lightolier.

CARROLL RESIDENCE PROPOSED KITCHEN LIGHTING PLAN VIEW

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L2 P1

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CAMERA VIEW

L4 28W

Reflected Ceiling Plan of kitchen area,

R1

L2

P1

P1

L1

L4 28W

SECTION LINE

L4 28W

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FURNITURE DESIGN & MANUFACTURE

Khaneye choob (house of Wood) A family managed furniture industry. Mr. Paydar and his two sons are running this famous business for the past 25 years. Their designs reflect reverence for contemporary, comfortable, & classy furniture. They have both custom design and factory manufacturing production lines and there is a collaborative working relationship between designers, manufacturers, and customers.

Programs & Skills: Solid Works, Drafting, Meet with client, Document manufacturing process in the factory. Draft furniture pieces for manufacturing, Participate in design process.

Courtesy of photos to K.C. Factory

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MANUFACTURING PROCESS

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DRAFTING A BIGGER SCALE OF AN EXISTING FURNITURE

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Based on a customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request, draft the than what already was existing in the showroom, to be custom manufactured.

Courtesy of final product to K.C.

pieces of a Chaise-lounge for bigger scale

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HOME-OFFICE PARTITION - SCHEMATIC SKETCH

Preliminary sketches for a partition wall, that can hold equipments and materials, as well as taking minimum space possible. Follow the selected sketches in more detail to figure the assembly and structure of pieces.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & ASSEMBLY

Designing different part of the partition wall and shelves to be assembled together and ready for manufacturing.

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DESIGN COMPLETION

Completing design by proposing color variations for the product and model the joint pieces for manufacturing or to be ordered. The assembly process is cost effective, and easy. The design is adjustable and taking least space possible while providing privacy separation in small living spaces.

Designing the folding table, makes it possible to close the working surface during the time that it is not in use, in order to save more space.

SAVING SPACE WITH SPECIAL DESIGNED TABLE

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LIGHT AND MATERIAL STUDY

^ Study materials by free hand rendering v Free hand sketch

FREE HAND DRAWINGS

^ Virginia Wolf Portrait based on a short story from writer. < Figure Sketch

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NIUSHA AGHDAII Address: 80 Doublet Hill Rd. Weston, MA 02493 Tel: 617-615-7818 Email: niusha.aghdaii@gmail.com Web blog: new9design.blogspot.com

THANK YOU

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