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OSMAN NASIR

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Academic Projects

...applying for part 2 architectural assistant.

Autocephalous Millet

OMNICARE

...comprehensive disaster reconstruction

Typological Superpositions

D.E.Fab Hub

Professional Projects

...integrating the public-realm in healthcare ...retrofit of

St. Fergus Church

Old Shelleston Rd

Central House

OSMAN NASIR

07716912443

5 + Years

SKILLS

May - Oct

Sep - Oct 2023

2024

North Lanarkshire, Glasgow

linkedin.com/in/oznasir711/ osmannasir1@gmail.com

Part 1 - Architectural Assistant CRGP Ltd. | Glasgow, Scotland

• Collaborated with a team of architects, leading efforts on RIBA stages 0, 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6, including pre-application presentations, concept, technical and working drawings, and project handover for several projects. Gaining regulatory and contractual knowledge.

• Guided by a senior architect, revitalized an existing annex into a vibrant new church hall, leveraging Revit and custom families to specify adaptable bespoke furniture designs.

• Executed a comprehensive survey of a warehouse and pioneered the use of LIDAR scanning via my personal iPad, which enabled the creation of a precise BIM model for the remodelling project.

Volunteer Architect / Construction Respondent

All Hands & Hearts | Kahramanaraş, Turkey

Designed and developed shaded pavilions in container-camp settlements, collaborating with architects, contractors, and aid professionals in the aftermath of the 2023 earthquake in Turkey.

• Authored two in-depth publications under the guidance of a university tutor, outlining prevention criteria and the critical role of architects in addressing displacement challenges. Conducted surveys of damaged buildings and urban centres.

Freelance Work

• Collaborated with a property manager to produce Building Warrant drawings, including the conversion of a listed care home into a private religious school, and led meetings with Dundee City Council.

EDUcATION

(M.Arch) Masters of Architecture University of Dundee | Dundee, Scotland

(Early Progression) HNC Architectural Technology City of Glasgow College | Glasgow, Scotland

AcHIEVEMENTS

Project Featured in Graduate Showcase by The University of Dundee

Featured in Level 6 Portfolio Magazine

Published in Duncan & Jordanstone College of Art & Design to Wider Community (Course Change) Medicine

Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Medical University | Azad Kashmir, Pakistan

DUSA Society of the Year - Dundee University Islamic Society - University of Dundee Indian Society

Richard Walker Director CRGP Ltd.

richard.walker@crgp.co.uk

NOTES

Laurence Wood

Lead | Design for Displacement University of Dundee

l.y.wood@dundee.ac.uk

Lorens Holm

Lead | Drawing Research University of Dundee

l.holm@dundee.ac.uk

Full UK Citizenship | Able to Relocate anywhere in UK | 1 Weeks notice | English (First Language) | Fluent in Urdu

01. Autocephalous Millet

Year: 2024

Institution: University of Dundee

Location: Kahramanaraş, Turkey

Breif: Disaster & Displacement`

“Autocephalous” describes a religious status where an institution can make regulations and decisions independently. Similarly, a “Millet” was an Ottoman community that governed itself autonomously.

The earthquake in Kahramanmaraş in 2023 devastated Turkey, compounding an already dire inflation crisis. During a volunteering study trip, we witnessed the government’s neglect in prioritizing reconstruction and agencies entangled in ineffective policy battles. Amidst this, the neighbourhood bears the brunt of solutions “imposed” upon it.

Good intentions from mature economies can sometimes exacerbate adverse practices, perpetuating negligence before and after a disaster in the developing world due to a lack of understanding of local politics and ethics in our ever bolstering information age.

This thesis proposes creating self-reliant institutions in Divanlı, a historic neighbourhood of the city. What can we learn from the rich historical evolution of its typologies, and what does the future hold for architecture and culture in a rapidly industrializing city?

By focusing on Economic Rejuvenation, Spiritual Upliftment, and Critical Education, this thesis aims to address the current challenges faced by grassroots initiatives and examine the role of power structures in building a resilient future using the formwork of the past.

“A Palace for the Soul” - Internal Render MidJourney, Rhino, Enscape, illustrator, Photoshop

Construction with capacity building.

Provision of education close to home.

Industrial Medina - Urban Proposal

HISTORIc NEIGHBOURHOODS

Urban Diversity and a crises of “Sameness” in Industrial Cities

Divanli neighbourhood employs the “Medina” typology of Historical Turkish cities. Urbanist Besim S. Hakim portrays this as urban nuclei blending commercial, residential, and religious areas —”flexible control of developments from a bottom-up level while respecting local customs.” In site appraisal of the historical neighbourhood, remnants of the Medina remained in aberrational organisation of housing, with “industrial-container businesses” that sprang-up to occupy the streets and alleys. Despite reconstruction in the form of tower blocks, there was a profound absence of culturally relevant rebuilding efforts mentioned by Hakim, a contingency of sameness in the most diverse neighbourhood of the city.

The

AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop

Seismic Erasure Map

AutoCAD, Photoshop

Material Testing Laboratory

PRODUcTION

Productive Rejuvenation

In 2023, with inflation at 63.5%, ethical economic management is crucial, holding capitalist practices accountable. In Kahramanaraş, where mining, steel, and textiles dominate, addressing global warming is vital. Sustainable industrial methods are essential for rebuilding the neighbourhood as a future powerhouse, ensuring long-term resilience and economic stability.

SPIRITUALITY

Psychological Therapy

The ground floor hosts a reverberating concrete cylinder for chanting, encircled by reflective chambers. Above, Sufi art manifests in Ottoman-esque studio pods, illuminated by translucent panels and shaded by textiles for women’s workshops. The final level, crowned by a glazed dome overlooking Kahramanaraş, offers therapy spaces, blending tradition with modernity in a divine form.

EDUcATION

Revitalising Critical Thinking

The Madrassah is revitalized as an inclusive octagonal structure centred on the Ottoman “Sahn” School. Its doubleheight underside fosters modularity with rotating walls creating neighbourhood classrooms. The second floor hosts a linguistic school for cultural exchange, while above, a Quran school and meeting rooms address educational and financial needs.

Rhino, Enscape, Procreate, Photoshop

Cultivating Spiritual Crafts

Rhino, Enscape, Procreate, Photoshop

Education of Those in Need Rhino, Enscape, Procreate, Photoshop

SEISMIc TYPOLOGY

Technological Iteration of Historical Typologies

The Seismic structures embody advanced industrial design, with I-Beams extending from a central core, channelling seismic energy and stabilizing through tension-cables. A concrete cylinder on the ground floor enhances acoustic reverberations. The Madrassah features an octagonal design, stabilized by space-trusses and CHS beams. These elements, joined by Pin-Connections, convert seismic moments into rotational forces, maintaining structural integrity. The design merges traditional geometry with cutting-edge technology, reflecting a synthesis of form and function in earthquake-resistant architecture.

Seismic Telescopic Trusses Rhino. AutoCAD, Photoshop

50mm Glazing

160mmPolished Concrete Screed

50mm

500mm

Seismic Roof Diaphragm

[500+500] 1000mm Perimeter I- Beam

150x50mm Steel Transom

Brushed Steel, Slab End Cap

Service Corridor.

1000mm Deep - Space Truss.

330 MmBlockwork Parti Wall

“Imalthane” - House of Production Revit, Enscape, Illustrator, Photoshop

Seismic Pivot Connections

Rhino. Enscape, Photoshop

- House of Serenity

Rhino, Enscape, Illustrator, Photoshop

Seismic Coaxial Connections

Rhino. Illustrator, Photoshop

- House of Knowledge

“Madrassa”

Revit, Enscape, Illustrator, Photoshop

“Zahwiyah”

02. OMNICARE

Year: 2023

Institution: University of Dundee

Location: Dundee, Scotland

Brief: Retrofit, Public Healthcare

Despite exposure to administrative and legal aspects, the lack of public involvement in the healthcare process was evident. This led me to explore the intersection of architecture and healthcare, given my brief medical background.

I examined mental health challenges and environmental concerns, using Dundee as a case study. Dundee’s health facilities, while extensive, are often isolated, with ambulance response times below standards. The city’s high drug death rates further underscore the need for accessible, urban-centric healthcare, challenging the traditional hospital model.

Research highlighted the connection between architecture and mental wellbeing, particularly the impact of natural light and biophilia on reducing depression. Incorporating art therapy and personalized spaces in healthcare is crucial for patient recovery, leading to a design that promotes creativity and social interaction.

The project emphasized sustainability, using mass timber and solar energy to reduce fossil fuel reliance. Enhancing concrete structures with glass skins harnesses solar energy, balancing modern technology with existing materials.

This project bridges my medical and architectural paths, integrating scientific methods with cultural insights to create a sustainable and comprehensive design approach.

IS HEALTHcARE TRULY PUBLIc?

Obsolete models and healthcare austerity

Dundee, relies heavily on Ninewells Hospital, located on the city’s periphery. Mental health facilities, are even farther north. With some of Scotland’s worst drug death rates, accessible, urban-centred healthcare is critical. Traditionally, hospitals are isolated sanctuaries, but growing urban sprawl and the UK housing crisis challenge this model, necessitating the evolution of urban-centric hospitals to serve densely populated areas.

cARBON NEGATIVITY

Sustainable and regenerative practices

The construction industry is responsible for 39% of all carbon emissions worldwide. To help cut down their carbon footprint, the largest potential lies in Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) structures. As trees uptake carbon during their lifetime, carbon can potentially be sequestered in a building over the course of its life as long as it is well-maintained, making timber a carbon negative material choice.

Water & Air Recycling - Green Roof Detai

AutoCAD, Illustrator

Passivhaus Envelope - Resident Terrace Detail

AutoCAD, Illustrator

120mmGreen Roof With Absorbent Perlite Substrate And Polypropelene Drainage Tanks

14mm (7mm)(2x) Bitumen-Rubber Anti Root Waterproofing Membrane

(70mm -> 30mm, 1:20 Gradient)Concrete Screed Forming Slope

Breather Membrane

100mmTreated Cellulose Waterproof Insulation

Vapour Barrier

150mmStructural 5-Ply CLT Roof Plate

Water Collection PVC Pipe

Acoustic Mineral Fiber Panels

[10mm x 10mm]Oak Timber Batens

15mm -

Water-Resistant Floorboards With 2mm Gap

50mmPolypropylene Stilts

(70mm -> 15mm 1:5 Gradient)Concrete Slope

3mmGalvanised Zinc Channel Plate

Breather Membrane

3mmRigid Cellular Glass Insulation

Vapour Barrier

150mmStructural 5-Ply CLT Floor Plate

100mmRigid Cellular Glass Insulation

(25x50)mmTreated Timber Batten

18mmSweet Chestnut Timber Cladding Panel

- External Render Sketchup,

Biophilia

Vray, Photoshop

Contextual Axonometric - Omnicare Centre Revit, Vray, Photoshop

Parametric Roof Shading - MDF Model

Public Injuction - Perspective Section

Lasercutting, MDF

Revit, Vray, Photoshop

Cutaway Section - Double Skin Revit, Vray, Photoshop

Derelict College on Site - MDF Model Model Made by All Studio Group

Planned Verticality - External Render

Drawing Credits: Clemie Eledy-Cole

03. Typological Superpostion

Year: 2023

Location: Newham Docklands, London

Brief: Social Housing, Population, Urban Planning

anticipating dEnSITY

Mediating between ‘Slab’ & ‘Tower’ typolgies

Hyper-integration of Infrastcurture - Urban Scheme Rhino, AutoCAD, Photoshop

Hyper-integration of Infrastcurture - Urban Scheme

Drawing Credits: Melis Ruzgar

In Florian Urban’s book, Tower and Slab, the tower and slab are identified as the two main typologies of Post-War modernist housing. Post-War social housing was intended to leave behind the past examples of unsafe, overcrowded slums and replace them with an improved model for living. Building upon what had been since destroyed, a new, utopian way of life was sought after by many as the opportunity has arisen to construct new ideas and to employ fresh international ideas to the country’s architecture. Critical analysis of the features of these two typologies, market price and policies impact housing, regardless of location.

Both typologies prompt discussion of footprint, views, density, efficiency, alienation and reliance on a single ground as public. Hybridisation, with a large mix amenities could be explored using previous examples of hybrids such as the Barbican and Unite d’Habitiation, which both combined public elements with private residential areas. Typological Superporsitions would seek to respond to previous issues whilst combining them. This combination of the vertical and the horizontal creates new social interactions that merges the best witnessed by both typologies.

Technical Section - Workshops AutoCAD, Illustrator,

04. D.E.Fab Hub

Year: 2021

Location: Dundee City Centre, Scotland

Brief: Adaptive Reuse - Digital Fabrication

URBAN ArchaEology

Historical revitalisation for future industry

Urban Archeology - External Render

3D Printing Studio - Internal Render

Dundee, a idustrially historic city in the UK’s cultural landscape, now faces serious challenges due to both population decline and widespread deindustrialization. As the city stands at a critical crossroads between its rich cultural heritage and the demands of modern growth.

“Urban Archaeology “ seeks to preserve Dundee’s industrial legacy by carefully conserving original architectural elements, such as the historic brick wall, to vividly convey the building’s age and function. This thoughtful restoration aims to envision the city as a democratic manufactorer in a globalised future

Seamlessly integrating cuttingedge innovation with Dundee’s burgeoning creative industries. The project is designed to foster collaboration between professionals and novices alike, enabling work on consumeroriented 3D printing to specialized fields like robotics and VR labs. Strategically leveraging expertise from nearby university, significantly enhances local manufacturing capabilities. The building’s modular design ensures long-term adaptability whilst community spaces like a café and galleries, provide a rustic yet modern aesthetic that promotes daily engagement and social interaction.

Sketchup, Vray, Photoshop

01.

Existing Car Garage

03.

Concrete-Filled Steel Lattice

02,

Historic Brick Wall Vaulted 04.

Glavanised Parametric Butterfly Roof

Year: 2022

St. Fergus Church

Location: Paisley, Scotland

Brief: Conversion of Annex into Main Church

RIBA Stages: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Practice: CRGP Ltd.

This project arises as a response to St Fergus church committee’s concerns about heating the main hall of their existing building for Sunday mass and school. An existing annex , used as mainly auxiliary storage space, with very little internal compartmentalisation was converted to serve these main purposes. This was done through the internal fitting of wooden panels, spotlights and new furniture design, along with this, new toilets and kitchen areas were installed into the existing building. This was my first project where I was familieried wth Revit Family parametrics.

Proposed Plan & Sections

Ornate Detail Design Revit, AutoCAD

06. Old Shelleston Rd

Year: 2022

Location: Shelleston, Glasgow

Brief: Social Housing

RIBA Stages: 1, 2

This scheme was taken on as a Glasgow City Council’s future development plan in the area. My contributions included precedent, biodiversity and FAR studies, all with a acute focus on contextual sensitivity of the design. The result was a pre-application containing sketches of multiple iterations, consisting of; standard and accessible flat types. The proposal seeks to biodiversify itself by connecting to the existing green corridor on the adjacent rail tracks on site.

07. Central House

Year: 2022

Location: Glasgow City Centre

Brief: Fit-Out of Derelict Building

RIBA Stages: 1, 4 Existing

This project consisted of the fit-out of a derelict office building in the city centre from the early 2000s. My responsibilities in this project centred around obtaining existing plans and sections from relevant resources. Working with a senior architect to devise a successful rentable office pod plan which maximised space and corresponded with the city’s “cycle of work” initiative.

Proposed Ground Floor GA

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