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RACHEL BAQERI
0430604470
rachelbaqeri@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-baqeri
Education
Master of Science in Urban Design (2015 - 2018)
Bachelor Degree in Architecture (2005 - 2010)
Work Experience
Company: Proludic, Australia | www.proludic.com.au
Qualifications
• Landscape Architecture Principals
• Urban Design Principals
• Sustainable Design principals
• Detailing & Construction
Software
• 2D Drafting (AutoCAD, Revit)
• 3D Modelling (Revit, 3D CAD, Lumion, SketchUp)
2024 - Present
Projects:
• Spring Street Reserve (NSW)
• Tharbogang Playspace(NSW)
2018 - 2023
2016 - 2018
Company: Rasht Municipality, Iran | www.rasht.ir
Projects:
• Eynak Lagoon Multi-functional Parks
• Goharoud River Parkland
• Roubartan Riverside Park
Company: Afraz Group Team, Iran | www.afraz-group.com
• Graphics & Presentation (Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office)
• Project Management (Microsoft Project)
Relevant Skills
• Landscape Design
• Town Planning
• Architectural Design
• Graphic Design
• Photography
• Sketching
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Client Proludic
Woollahra Council
Collaborator
Disciplines
-Landscape Architecture
-Urban Design
Location 2024
Spring Street Reserve Playground, NSW
Date
Site Area
320 m²
The reserve is nestled within close proximity to local residences and currently features a fenced playground, shade sails, park benches and a climbing unit with slide surrounded by mulch soft fall.
The final concept plan features many play elements for younger children, responding to the needs of the local community, while also providing some fun and relaxing activity spaces for older children and adults . We will also improve landscaping and furniture.
The design includes:
•A new welcoming entrance with larger gate and fencing to provide inclusive access, and improved visibility and safety
•Additional seating including two benches inside the reserve and an accessible picnic table – suitable for wheelchair users and easier access for prams and strollers
•Adventure play trail with natural timber balance blocks between timber decks for older children
•A herb and sensory garden for local community use with adjoining tap
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Client Proludic
Griffith City Council
Collaborator
Disciplines
-Landscape Architecture -Playspace Design
Location 2024
Tharbogang Playspace, NSW
Date
Site Area
2320 m²
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Rasht Municipality
Collaborator
Client -Alborz Sabz Tarrahan Consultant
-Sabz Andish Payesh Consultant
Disciplines
-Landscape Architecture
-Urban Design
Eynak Lagoon is located in the west of Rasht, and its water resource is 30 hectares. The missions of this impactful and functional project is to transform an abandoned and isolated area into an inclusive, vibrant, and eco-conscious open space for residents and tourists. By bridging past culture with the future, innovatively explored ecological and cultural Iranian elements to harmonize hardscape and softscape elements through a unified geometric structure design. This design incorporated native and diverse plant selections and shade relief elements, resulting in preserving natural habitats, preserving the existing diverse flora and fauna and providing solutions to regenerate the design area through job creation, resident and tourists visits and encouraging private investments.
Location 2023
Eynak lagoon, Rasht
Date
Site Area
25,300 m²
Eynak Lagoon
Taste Village
Native Plantings: The first park adorned with a variety of native plant species, promoting biodiversity and supporting local wildlife. Agricultural product and Food are exposed in Taste village.
Engaging Public Spaces: The first park of Eynak Lagoon
Physical Activity: The presence of fitness stations, walking paths, and open spaces encourages physical activity, contributing to healthier lifestyles.
Multi-functional Parks is more than just a patch of greenery; it ’s a thriving public space designed to foster community engagement and well -being. Several features make it an inviting and interactive destination for residents and visitors near a wonderful lagoon.
Entrance
Cafeteria
Park No.1
Playground: A state-of-the-art children’s playground ensures that the park is family-friendly, inviting parents and children to enjoy quality time in a natural setting.
Amphitheater: A central amphitheater provides a space for outdoor performances, cultural events, and community gatherings. It ’s a perfect spot to enjoy a sunny day or attend a local concert with the lagoon’s view.
Fitness Equipment: The park is equipped with fitness stations and walking paths, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. This, combined with the surrounding greenery, offers a serene and inspiring workout environment.
Modular
Lagoon-Front Restaurant
Bird Watching Tower Fishing Deck Park Walk
Park No. 4
In order to protect the lagoon’ ecosystem and align with the city detailed, as well as considering the residential context and the projects under construction near the lagoon, the functional zoning of the plan is divided into three categories: "Recreational Zone", "Sports and outdoor spaces and Educational Zone" and "Residence Zone" were allocated, which have been given attention in the design of parks and investment packages.
-Implementing recreational ideas to the project from developing project plans through to project completion
-Conducting public consultations and engaging with the local community to gather feedback and input for planning initiatives.
-Reviewing and analysing social impact assessments
-Collaborating with internal teams on strategic and capital works projects (such as photomontages, 3D modelling and concept plans for masterplans, precinct development and some architectural developments)
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Rasht Municipality
Collaborator
Client Alborz Sabz Tarrahan Consultant
Disciplines
-Landscape Architecture
-Urban Design
Goharoud River Parkland is an innovative project that serves as a vibrant community hub, fostering social interaction and a sense of belonging. The project was restoration of a degraded river that has transformed into a Recreational Riverside Park. It is a visionary space that aims to inspire generations to come, centered around the theme of water. The parkland is strategically designed to connect people to and around the Goharoud River and its picturesque foreshore, creating a seamless blend of natural beauty and urban living
Location 2022
Alongside Goharoud River, Rasht
Date
Site Area
17,500 m²
Layout 1: Main Entrance (selected alternative)
Three alternatives were designed to attract people to enter and one of the has been selected for the main entrance.
-Observe and record the existing conditions of the site, preparing maps and drawing of the existing conditions.
-Prepared designs, master plans, design guidelines, construction drawings, cost estimate and contract administration.
-Ensured collaborators and external consultants' landscape design expertise met council standards.
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Rasht Municipality
Collaborator
Client Alborz Sabz Tarrahan Consultant
Disciplines
Location
-Landscape Architecture -Urban Design
Alongside Rudbartan River, Rasht
2021 Date
Site Area
2,500 m²
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Thesis Project in Urban Design
Disciplines
-Landscape Architecture
-Urban Design
-Town Planning
Rasht CBD Location
2018 Date
Site Area
30,700 m²
In the bustling heart of Rasht, where Buildings reach for the sky and urban life pulsates with energy, The Historical Green Square offers a breath of fresh air and respite from the concrete jungle.
This historical square Left over From Safavid Era (1501-1736) and the idea of this project derived from the historical context which are based on the principles, ideas, and manifestations of the ruling field during the Safavid era, while responds to contemporary needs and values which, are presented with culture-led regeneration approach.
Culture-led Urban Regeneration of The Green Historical Square
2- Entrance To The Art Gallery
3- Entrance To Sweetgum Tree Sitting Side
4- Entrance To The New Safavid Building
Culture-led Urban Regeneration of The
-Observing and recording the existing conditions of the site, preparing maps and drawing of the existing conditions.
-Preparing reports, presentations, and recommendations
-Assisting in conducting public consultations and engaging with the local community to gather feedback and input for planning initiatives.
-Performing the design ideas in the form of 2D and 3D drawings and maps.
-Preparing designs, master plans, design guidelines, construction drawings
1-Cultural Gate With The Idea of Air (as a classical elements)
2-Innovation Gate With The Idea of Water (as a classical elements)
2-Historical Gate With The Idea of Fire (as a classical elements)
2-Traditional Gate With The Idea of Earth (as a classical elements)
South Façade Design
West Façade Design
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Guide: Entrance
Children's playground
Walking path Bench Garden
Hanging flower basket
Wooden table and bench for Board games
Concrete platform with backrest
Book & newspaper kiosk
Restroom
Drinking fountain
8% slope disabled ramp
-Undertake designs from concept to completion
planning and executing project deliverables
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Our approach in this design focused on preserving ecological integrity near Zarjoub river while enhancing the aesthetic appeal and recreational potential of riverside areas.
Experience the transformative power of our riverside landscape designs, where nature meets inspired living.
Floodplain
Vetiver
Planted
Walking path
Bicycle path
Floodplain
Vetiver
Planted
Bench
Garden
Due to the possibility of flooding in this area, it is recommended to plant vegetation such as Vetiver Grass for stabilizing waterways and drainage channels, preventing erosion and sedimentation in moisture-prone areas, and facilitating the dispersion of rainwater and runoff.
Other Projects : Golsar
11,560 m²
Other Projects : Golsar Riverside Park
Design goals include enhancing river visibility in urban areas by preventing sight blockages and strategically placing activities. Public spaces are made attractive through art installations and interconnected pedestrian-cycling pathways with greenery. Pathways are separated and wide to ensure smooth traffic flow for pedestrians and cyclists.
Other Projects :
Other Projects : Valiasr Avenue streetscape Design
Visual Dimension: -Types of Views
-Visual Index Elements
-Visual Impediments and Perspectives
-Visual Series
-Border View Examination
-Floor View Examination
-Visual Dimension Equality & SWOT
The pedestrian walkway on the street is 10 meters wide. In the eastern part, it includes a concrete pavement for passage and two linear and point green paths occupied by plane trees and shrubs. In the western part, there is one linear and point green path.
At the beginning and end of the street, due to high population density and the presence of metro entrances, taxi stands, and Bus Stations, a
concrete pavement has been used.
Other Projects : Valiasr Avenue streetscape Design
Mature Trees
Pathway (lined with shrubs)
Damaged Flooring
• Aesthetics and Attractiveness
• Legibility Visual Proportions
Readability
• High-rise buildings and numerous prominent structures that enhance visual readability on the street
• Renovation of old and valuable building facades
• Overemphasis on horizontal and vertical elements
• Inconsistency in the color and material of facade materials
• Inconsistency in the color and material of flooring materials
• Definition of entrances for secondary streets leading to the main street, including Rasht Street.
• Opportunity to create visual identity
• Presence of attachments on building facades Inconsistency in the skyline
• Visual disturbances
• Undesirable views of certain streets (e.g., view from Rasht Street to Valiasr Street
• Lack of definition of facade regulations
• Lack of definition of facade design pattern
• Lack of definition of flooring pattern
Visual Dimension Equality
Other Projects : Valiasr Avenue streetscape Design
Strategic Plan
Guide:
Traffic Junction
Primary Artery
Secondary Artery
Main Distributor
Pedestrian Path
Bicycle Path
Accessible Traffic Route
Readability of Regional Signage
Emphasizing Street's Natural Elements (e.g., ancient plane trees)
with Furniture Design and Variety in Sitting Spaces
Enhancement of Street's Entrance View Axis
Desirable Facade Design
Recessed Recreational Facilities, Including Cafes and Restaurants
Enhancement of Ambient Lighting
Painting of Identity-Less Structures
Utilization of Modern and Attractive
Elements in Cultural Entrances
Design of Sculptures and Artistic Elements
Design of Suitable Furniture and Variety in
Seating to Enhance Sense of Place
Direct Intervention Area
Immediate Area
-Observing and recording the existing conditions of the site, preparing maps and drawing of the existing conditions.
-Preparing, reports, presentations, and recommendations designs, master plans, design guidelines
-Performing the design ideas in the form of 2D drawings and sketches.
Amirkabir University & Art University
Art Gallery
Other Projects :
Strategic Plan & Sketches
0430604470
rachelbaqeri@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-baqeri