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Nushrat Jahan

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Information Nushrat Jahan Bangladeshi 21.08.1990 Bangla (mother toungue) English (fluent) Hindi (speaking only) Urdu (speaking only) German (Beginner) PC – 111 PO Box – 1310 Seeb, Sultanate of Oman Bangladesh School Muscat Photography, travelling, reading, graphic design

Background A-level (Edexcel based) German University of Technology, studying Urban planning & Architectural Design, Semester VII, Oman.

AutoCAD, Adobe design suite, Sketchup, Vray (beginner), Ms Office, Rhino (beginner)

Professional Experience 2010

2011

Research work, “Sustainable Urbanization Patterns in Oman”, Dr. Sonja Nebel – conducting interviews with the officials at the ministry.

Internship at Landscape Designs LLC – designing inner courtyards of the student dormitories.

Working with NORPLAN consultant office -conducting surveys (socio-economic, tourist, building survey and shopkeeper survey).

-concept development.

Summer Internship at GIZ, Bangladesh urban Governance and e-governance at the municipality in Jamalpur.

Personal Achievements 2008 2010

2011

Partial Scholarship at Gutech. participant at the 4th Engineering Competition forum in Sultan Qaboos University, Amphibian car. participated at Engineering to Entrepreneurship at Sultan Qaboos University. participated at photography exhibition at MECIT, Oman.

Organising comittee, 6th National conferance, AIESEC.

Academic Courses

Semester I Basics of Building Design

Dipl. Ing. Christiane Wunderlich

History of Urban planning Prof. Dr. Michael Jansen

AutoCAD

Joaquin Ramirez

Perception of space Prof. Dr. Sonja Nebel

Introduction to Project work Dr. Claudia Kruchitzwitz Dipl. Ing. Anne Eaton

Semester II Sketching

Prof. Heiner Hoffmann

Basics of building design Prof. Fred Humble CAD II Mohd. Al Salmi Integrated Project I Prof. Dr. Sonja Nebel Prof. Fred Humble Landscape Planning I Lidia Soprani History of Urban Planning II Prof. Dr. Michael Jansen

Semester III Integrated Project II

Prof. Dr. Sonja Dr. Claudia Kruchitzwitz

Arabic Urban Design I Prof. Dr. Sonja Nebel

Urban Design I

Prof. Dr. Sonja Nebel

Adobe suite

Dipl. Ing. Kilian Kresing

Housing

Prof. Nikolaus Knebel

History of Urban Planning

Prof. Wolfgang Burkhard

Sociological Basics Dr. Hussain Al Harthy

Urban Infrastructure

Prof. Wolfgang Burkhard

Semester IV Integrated Project III

Prof. Wolfgang Burkhard

Urban Design II

Dipl. Ing. Carsten Steinacker

Basics of Building Construction Prof. Nikolaus Knebel

CAD and visualization

Dipl. Ing. Carsten Steinacker

Arabic Urban Design II Dr. Heinz Gaube

History of Urban Planning II Prof. Wolfgang Burkhard

Sociological Basics II Dr. Hussain Al Harthy

Urban Infrastructure II

Prof. Wolfgang Burkhard

Semester V Arabic Planning Law Prof. Daniela Ottmann

Economics I Dipl. Ing. Alexandra Linden

Urban Preservation & Renewal Prof. Dr. Joerg Baumeister

Structural Design Dr. Anja Nelle

Integrated Project IV

Prof. Dr. Joerg Baumeister

Planning Law Basics I

Dipl. Ing. Jus G. Schoeneberg

Fieldwork

Prof. Dr. Sonja Nebel

Semester VI Economics II

Dipl. Ing. Alexandra Linden

International Urban Design Prof. Dr. Joerg Baumeister

CAD Elective

Dipl. Ing. Aurel Von Richthofen

Integrated Project V

Prof. Dr. Joerg Baumeister

Planning Law Basics II

Dipl. Ing. Jus G. Schoeneberg

Urban Planning Theory Prof. Dr. Carsten Zehner

Semester VI Excursion

Prof. Dr. Joerg Baumeister

Urban Planning Theory Achim Schroer

Decision making theory and Techniq Mohd. Al Salmi Integrated Project V

Prof. Dr. Joerg Baumeister

Spatial development Theories and M Lidia Soprani Urban Ecology Prof. Daniela Ottmann

Content :

01 Fanja in Transition

02 Urban renewal

03 Housing

04 Building construction Storage

Studio space

Storage

05 Other works

Fanja in Transition Semester III Group Work

The old village of Fanja, located on top of the platue has been abandone elements of the village are lying in shacks. Almost no steps have been t past.

With aims to save this ancient village, we devised a concept to convert t Our concept dealt with integrating and mimicing the existing urban fabric concept : • • •

The old wall / entrance to the village.

Existing adobe structures in mediocre condition were to be conser There is a museum integrated among the old ruins and the fort sh ampitheatre for traditional arabic dances.

An open Souq which would serve as a gathering point for the com

Majestic forts

Adobe architecture

ed for a modern lifestyle that is possible at the foot of the hill. The old aken to save this village, that is a true artifact and legacy to the glorious

the old village into a cultural village. c, in order to stimulate the atmosphere in the old city. The keypoints of our

rved. howcasing the traditions and practices of the past along with an

mmunity, including schools for pottery.

Abandoned old structures

New urban growth at the foothill of the original settlement

Photo courtesy : Simon Adenauer

Development of the concept

Figure Ground Map

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Functional Distribution Map

Built up Structures

New Structures

Built up Spaces

Exterior of Structure Restored Complete Structure Restored

Master plan

Unused Existing Structure

Isometric illustrating the souqs along with guest houses on the first floor

Functional Map (zoom in)

Detail plan of the souq

Different methods of displaying good in the souq

Urban Preservation and Renewal Semester V Group Work

The old fishing village in Sawadi faces a threat of exinction, as investors view the site as a touristic spot aims of building a beach resort.

Art, culture and tradition is the backbone of our concept. Simply said it is a cultural renewal. Promoting and displaying them is our main objective.

To display art and crafts we need museums, theaters, and galleries. To promote and educate it we need schools, libraries and easy access to display.

Since fishing is an important part of the village, the local craftsmanship a material of fishing huts is used in all the buildings. All the new buildings are made from the same material, giving it a corporate identity, and expressing the village for what it really is. Thus conveying and promoting art and culture throughout the village and also providing a source of income and attraction.

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Section A - A

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Museum

Cafe

Shop

School

School

Ampitheatre

Income generating structures In our concept we have considered ways for the community to sustain themselves economically through small business and cultural displays.

Reception

Art walk The art walk acts like a ‘guide’ taking you to various spaces across the village.

Detail ground floor plan

The boundary walls act as the canvas on which paintings are displayed acting as an open air gallery. Furthermore the open spaces between the buildings are livened by cafes and souqs.

Housing Semester IV Group Work

The task was to study an existing urban morphology and housing typolo analysed the female dormitories of the Sultan Qaboos University.

The student dormitory is a cluster of many clustered units.

In a single cluster there are five dormitories along with an administrative and study rooms. The courtyards within serve as the community space students gather around.

The different clusters are connected with walkways and open spaces. T able to walk to their classes.

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The students are

single dormitories

administration

Cluster typology.

Individual walkways are connected by walkways. There are courtyards between the different dormitories.

‘Cluster of clusters’.

Morphology of the female dormitories, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.

Urban Morphology

Elevation

Elevation (side view)

60.40

4.15

16.40

2.40

13.00

9.80

5.60

9.80

19.80

2.40

19.60

1.60

16.20

1.45

11.09

Courtyard 9 21.80 x 7.13

9.60

Courtyard 7 19.80 x 15.70

Dorm Rooms

Lounge

10.30

1.60

11.66

3.20

Courtyard 8 16.20 x 12.60

3.20

12.98

Dorm Rooms

3.20

0.81 2.26

Courtyard 6 19.00 x 11.56

Courtyard 4

Dormitories

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4.57

1.60

1.80

Dormitories

4.10

13.00

13.20

Courtyard 2 13.43 x 18.70 Administration Office

16.00

12.50

2.40

Courtyard 1 12.30 x 11.83

Staff Dining

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Dining Hall

Kitchen

Entrance

Maintenance

10.00

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17.00

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Store

3.40

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3.46

15.20

19.80

51.65

Ground Floor Plan

79.00

Courtyard 3 12.60 x 12.40

4.45

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11.46

9.60

78.07

3.50

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Dormitories

1.60

1.80

1.60 4.57

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Reading rooms

Dorm Rooms

4.10

1.80

Ground Floor Plan

9.60

4.57

SQU Female Dormitories

5.20

1.40

2.24

11.50

Storage

Studio space

Storage

Building Construction Semester IV Group Work

The task was to design a workshop space for the students of the Urban and Architectural Design (UPAD) Department, using bricks as the main c element and a minimum area of 25 sqm, in the new airport campus of G

We studied the potentials of the assigned material, and decided to build exterior for the studio. The ground floor space in the studio is 59sqm.Be UPAD, we realised that a workshop would be in adequate without space accomodate this, we placed two storage spaces, each 33.3sqm to both studio.

Brick would be our main element in construction and to achieve a stabil would be very massive. We decided to make better use of this, and dec steps on our exterior, accomodating seating space for all students.

In relation to the wind direction, we located our structure in a east-west m the structure would receive cross ventilation. The masonary structure its humity, reducing thermal discomfort.

Planning construction GUtech.

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Site Plan A

Foundation Plan

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Section A-A

Other works Internship 2010 Graphic Design Photography

This section includes some of the works that I have done outside the cur university.

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Legend

Housing Block

Coridoor

Courtyard for Female Housing

Courtyard for Male Housing - 1

Courtyard for Male Housing - 2

Courtyard for Male Housing - 3

The proposed student dormitories at the campus of GUTech are courtyard blocks. As they are very similar in their form, the architects wanted to create distinction between the different blocks with different landscaping for each courtyard.

Our project began with an analysis of the circulation within each individual courtyards. The main routes are marked in red.

Courtyard for Female Housing

Courtyard for Male Housing - 1

Courtyard for Male Housing - 2

Courtyard for Male Housing - 3

Another important factor was the angle of the sun at various times of the day and the shade provided. The housing blocks, that we worked on were all four stories (12 approximately). June- July is the hottest time in Muscat. We analysed the shade in the blocks during June, at noon when the sun is perpendicular to the ground.

Courtyard for Female Housing

Courtyard for Male Housing - 1

Courtyard for Male Housing - 2

Courtyard for Male Housing - 3

Based on our analysis, we developed four different concepts for each courtyard.

In the courtyard for female housing, apart from the main access there was another route available for the students. This feature naturally divides the spaces. In the smaller space, we covered with grass and few seating, while the bigger space had a water feature along with seats. There was an overhead shade structure provided to reduce the effect of the sunlight.

In courtyard for male housing 1, the water feature is alligned perpendicular to the main walkway. This is give a pleasant feel in the courtyard. Cubes (seating) are placed at the edges of the water feature.

The second courtyard for the male housing was one of the most challenging one. There were many openings from the corridoor to the courtyards. We decided to block some of these entrances with elements like seating and shrubs creating a lively atmosphere for the students.

The last of the courtyards was the smallest courtyard with only one entrance. In this courtyard, we have designed a special seating. As the area is minimal we tried to keep it simple with few elements.

This document is produced as a part of an intership at Landscape Designs LLC (August, 2010).

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Landscape Design for the courtyards - Student Housing

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German University of Technology in Oman Landscape Design

Courtyard

Courtyard for Male Housing 3

Area

12900 mm x 12740 mm

Elevation -- West Side Elevation - West Elevation West Side side

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Logo for “Three minute city� -

AIESEC Oman

Planning Law Basics, Semester VI

is an easy, attractive method to convey individual ideas to a large public.

I was part of the organising comittee of the 6th National conference of AIESEC, and was responsible for creating the marketing materials for the conference.

In Engineering to Enterpreneurship, we devised a concept of creating a business scheme for abandoned open spaces in the city.

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Logo for Youth to business forum 2011,

Graphic design

Here are some of the works that I have done (in groups), outlining our concepts or for marketing purposes.

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“

Play is the highest

form of research� said Albert Einstein.

It is while playing that we discover our true passion and learn the deeper meaning of the elements around us. Photography is one such form of play that has helped me develop my understanding of different subjects, allowing me to freely draw upon my imagination and create a frame of my understanding.