Architecture Portfolio

A R C H I T E C T U R E Education: Thomas Jefferson University NAAB accredited Bachelor of Architecture

SEEMA BAKRI

POR TFO LIO

RESUME/CV CONTACT EDUCATION bakriseema0@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/seemabakri12/

Philadelphia, PA

SKILLS AUTO CAD RHINOCEROS 3D GRASSHOPPER REVIT ENSCAPE LUMION

Hi! You are viewing the architecture portfolio of Seema Bakri.

I am a fourth year architecture student at Jefferson University in Pennsylvania, USA. I strive to enter the field of design with a Bachelors of Architecture, and my Associates of Business Administration to present my skills to the world.

My inspiration major came from recognizing my passion for creative design as well as the satisfaction that users experience from a space of exploration. From finding a sense of home in traveling and exploring our world, my enthusiasm is sparked by the endless cultures, architecture styles, fashion styles, and several other creative traits I can find outside my comfort zone.

THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY (TJU) • 2019 - 2023 Bachelor of Science in Architecture Award: Dean’s List Organization: American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE • 2016 - 2019 Associates Degree in Business Administration Award: Dean’s List Organizations: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

EXPERIENCE WHITE HOUSE BLACK MARKET • FASHION STYLIST • 2018 – 2019 Maintained knowledge of latest fashion trends Provided clients with individualized and personal style Facilitated wardrobing, coordinating fits and accessories Led associate sales KOHL’S • CUSTOMER SERVICE • 2016 – 2017 Identified and assessed customer needs to achieve satisfaction Coordinated store operations, handling high call volumes daily Maintained financial accounts and resolved customer complaints

CURA INDESIGN

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

PHOTOSHOP ILLUSTRATOR MICROSOFT OFFICE

LANGUAGES ARABIC

ENGLISH

native

fluent

SPANISH

FRENCH

moderate

basic

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AIAS • CHAPTER PRESIDENT • 2021 - 2022 Organize and maintain official paperwork for chapter Represent University at local, national and international levels Lead event planning and coordination Report chapter engagement to national level Engage with faculty, members and students on event coordination TEMPLE FEST • VIRTUAL COLLEGE PANELIST • OCTOBER 2021 Demonstrated success in TJU architecture program Represented and led conversations on “lifestyle of a design student” Discussed and answered questions for prospective students TJU • FRESHMAN VIRTUAL ORGANIZATION PANEL • SEPTEMBER 2021 Represented AIAS, answered questions on organization Engaged with freshman on early design discussions TJU • ACADEMY SUMMER PROGRAMS MANAGER & INSTRUCTOR • AUGUST 2021 Co-hosted 3-week summer design program for incoming freshman Fostered discussions and answered questions Encouraged collaboration and exploration Facilitated technical aspect of virtual event

TABLE OF CONTENTS • COLLAGE EXPERIMENTATION • MILLER HOUSE VISITOR CENTER • SIDEWALK COMMUNITY • HELIX AMBIANCE • AL-UMAYYAD MOSQUE • CENTER OF UNITY • CAMPAIGN PACKET • LOUVER IMPLEMENTATION • LIBRARY TRANSIT HUB • CHARETTE • BETHLEHEM’S OWN

COLLAGE EXPERIMENTATION

ON-SITE SKETCH OF BUILDING

A STUDY ON LAYERING OBJECTS AND PERSPECTIVE LINES THROUGH A PHYSICAL ANALOG PROCESS AND DIGITAL PROCESS IN PHOTOSHOP. THE LOCATION ASSIGNED AND RESEARCHED IN PHILADELPHIA: ACADEMY OF MUSIC, THROUGH A SERIES OF SKETCHES AND PHOTOS DONE FROM SITE STUDIES.

PHOTOSHOPED COLLAGE STARTING POINT PHOTOSHOPED COLLAGE END PRODUCT

PRINTED COLLAGE STARTING POINT

PROGRESS WORK

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MILLER HOUSE VISITOR CENTER

ELEVATION DRAWINGS

AFTER A SEMESTER LONG STUDY OF THE MILLER HOUSE IN INDIANA, COLUMBUS, THIS PROJECT ASKED FOR AN ADDITION TO CAREFULLY FIT THE ALREADY EXISTING MASTERPIECE. THIS DESIGN INVOLVED THE UNDERSTANDING OF COLOR, FORM, AND A SENSUAL EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIRED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SPACES.

PHYSICAL MODEL REPRESENTATION

AXONOMETRIC DRAWING

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

SERIES OF DIAGRAMS

ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE OF PHYSICAL MODEL

SIDEWALK COMMUNITY

FLOOR PLANS

THE PRE-EXISTING DOX THRASH HOUSE LOCATED IN THE SHARSWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD OF PHILADELPHIA WAS CHOSEN TO DESIGN A COMMUNITY CENTER. A STEAM PROGRAM WAS INTENDED TO BRING A INSPIRING YOUTHFUL EXPERIENCE FOR THE YOUNG SOULS OF SHARSWOOD TO WANT TO CREATE.

DIGITAL MODEL PERSPECTIVE - 2ND LEVEL TO STREET

AXONOMETRIC DRAWING

1ST LEVEL INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

2ND LEVEL INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

3RD LEVEL INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

INITIAL SKETCHES

DIGITAL MODEL STREET VIEW PERSPECTIVE

HELIX AMBIANCE

DIAGRAMS

INITIAL SKETCHES AND CONCEPT

A PROGRAM THAT CONSIDERS ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND RE-PURPOSES THAT CONCEPT TO RELATE TO MEASUREMENT, ATMOSPHERIC MEASUREMENT, AND MONITORING STATIONS TO BE A PART OF STEM PROGRAM WAS IMPLEMENTED. THE INTENTION TO CONNECT TRANSPARENT DESIGN TO HOST PROGRAMS FOR MEASUREMENTS, TO ALLOW LIGHTNING, STUDY THE ATMOSPHERE THE NIGHT SKY AND A SPACE FOR LABS TO DO SO. A STRUCTURE THAT SUPPORTS AND CONNECTS TO ANOTHER LEARNING EXPERIENCES.

3D PRINTED PHYSICAL MODEL

SITE SECTION

3D PRINTED MODEL AERIAL PERSPECTIVE

DIGITAL MODEL BUILDING SECTION

AL-UMAYYAD MOSQUE

AXONOMETRIC HAND DRAWING

ELEVATION DRAWING OF MOSQUE

A SEMESTER LONG STUDY OF THE OLDEST AND LARGEST MOSQUE IN THE WORLD WAS SELECTED FOR THIS RESEARCH. BY DIAGRAMMING MAIN CONCEPTS ON THE DRAWINGS DONE, FURTHER UNDERSTANDING OF CONTEXT AND HISTORY HELPED WITH CHOOSING OBJECTS TO COMPARE TO THE TIME PERIOD AND THEIR USE IN DAMASCUS, SYRIA AT THAT TIME.

VOLUMES, INTERIOR VS EXTERIOR

ENTRANCE, CIRCULATION SEQUENCE

FORM DIFFERENCES, HEIGHT CONTRAST

RHYTHM, SYMMETRY

DRAWING: LAMP DATED 7TH CENTURY WRITING: FOLIO FROM “TASHKUL QURAN’ DATED 8TH C.

Caliph Al-Walid I once said “People of Damascus, four things give you a marked superiority over the rest of the world: your climate, your water, your fruits, and your baths.To these I add a fifth: this mosque.”

DRAWING: TEXTILE FRAGMENT DATED 8TH C.

DRAWING: CAPITAL IN THE “BEVELED STYLE” DATED 7TH C.

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DESIGNED TO BE A SANCTUARY AND COMMUNION SPACE FOR VISITORS AND RELIGIOUS BELIEVERS TO UNITE THEM THROUGH EXPERIENCES THAT RANGE FROM PUBLIC TO PRIVATE AND MEDITATION SPACES. LOCATED IN FAIRMONT PARK AND BETWEEN THE PROMINENT LANDMARKS OF NORTHEAST PHILLY. INSPIRATION BEHIND THE MASSING OF THE BUILDING COMES FROM THE REFLECTIVE CIRCULAR TYPOLOGY SEEN IN PLAN VIEW STARTING FROM THE CUL-DE-SAC OF THE MANSION AND PROTRUDING ONTO THE ROADS.

PHYSICAL MODEL SHOTS

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DIGITAL MODEL EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

Vapor Barrier

Fiberglass Batt Insulation

Precaset Concrete Channel Slab

Rigid Panel Insulation

Standard Seam Alumium Roof

FARNSWORTH REDUX - TECH II SEEMA BAKRI SPRING 2021 PROFESSOR GRIFFEN

R Values Aluminum Horizontal Louver

ROOF & CEILING

Standard Seam Aluminum Roof Rigid Panel Insulation Vapor Barrier Precast Concrete Channel Slab Fiberglass Batt Insulation

0.1 x 1” 7.5 x 3.75” 0.2 x 0.5” 0.1 x 2” 3.5 x 8”

56.52 FLOORING

Floor Slab Concrete Mortar Bed Rigid Panel Insulation Precast Concrete Slab

1.4 x 0.75” 0.1 x 1” 3.5 x 7.75” 0.1 x 2.75”

Precaset Concrete Slab

Floor Slab

Concrete Mortar Bed

Polyeurethane Rigid Panel Insulation

Thermal Seal

Wood Blocking

Mullion System

Hope’s System Window In

Aluminum Horizontal Louver

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Hope’s Fixed Window

CAMPAIGN PACKET

WORKING WITH KAWNEER LOUVERS AND OVERHANGS, THIS PROJECT HELPED CALCULTE EFFECIENT WALL SECTIONS AND DESIGN TO THE FARNSWORTH HOUSE. RESPECTING THE ORIGINAL DESIGN AND RECONSIDERING THE HOUSE AS A MORE ENERGY-EFFICIENT BUILDING, THE CONNECTION BETWEEN TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN IS DEMONSTRATED.

LOUVER IMPLEMENTATION

FOR BOARD ELECTIONS FOR JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY’S AIAS CHAPTER, THIS CAMPAIGN PACKET WAS DESIGNED TO FIT THE THEME AND LOGO. THROUGH THE USE OF IN-DESIGN, STUDENTS WERE ABLE TO SEE THE INTERESTED CANDIDATES AND VOTE FOR THEIR CHOICE FOR BOARD MEMBERS.

LIBRARY TRANSIT HUB

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LEVE L ON E PLAN

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CONCEPTUAL PARTI’S

1 LOUNGE 2 SEATING 3 CAFE 4 CIRCULATION DESK 5 CHARGING STATIONS 6 KIOSKS 7 RESTROOMS 8 STORAGE 9 MECHANICAL 10 BICYCLE PARKING 11 VEHICLE PARKING 12 DROP OFF LANE

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LEVE L TW O PLAN

BY ENHANCING URBAN INCLUSIVENESS AND ACTING AS A CATALYST FOR POSITIVE CHANGE, THIS PROJECT OFFERS GRAND SERVICES TO THE COMMUTERS, STUDENTS, AND RESIDENTS OF THE AREA. THE REASONING BEHIND A TRANSIT-LIBRARY HUB IS TO ALLOW USERS OF ADDITIONAL SEPTA THE AREA HIGHER ACCESS TO LIBRARY SERVICES, AS WELL AS AN STOP FOR ANY TICKETING, OR SERVICING NEEDS. IN TERMS OF THE LIBRARY, THIS DESIGN RE-DEFINES THE TRADITIONAL DEFINITION INTO MORE OF A DIGITAL AND VIRTUALLY STORED HOUSE OF KNOWLEDGE.

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1 LOUNGE 2 OUTDOOR TERRACE 3 RECEPTION/RENTAL 4 KITCHENTTE 5 MULTI-PURPOSE 6 RESTROOMS 7 STORAGE 8 MECHANICAL 9 STAFF 10 STUDY ROOMS

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LEVE L THRE E PLAN

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1 1 COMPUTER LAB 2 STAFF 3 VIRTUAL REALITY 4 EVENT SPACE 5 LIVING AREA 6 RESTROOMS 7 STORAGE 8 MECHANICAL 9 STUDY ROOMS 10 STACKS 11 RECEPTION

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ROO F PLAN

INITIAL SKETCHES

INTERIOR DIGITAL MODEL PERSPECTIVRES

VISUALIZATION CHARETTE USING PROGRAMS LIKE GRASSHOPPER, RHINO, AND LUMION, THE TASK WAS TO DESIGN A CORPORATE HIGH-RISE LOCATED IN AN ARCTIC / SUB-ARCTIC CLIMTAE. A QUICK 2-DAY CHARETTE PRODUCED THESE RENDERINGS, DIAGRAMS, AND BOARD.

STEEL STRUCTURE

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lifespan but also the region’s. Physical tectonic34factors BATHROOM are specifically

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designed to fit flexible working spaces that can also transform to any

STEEL BEAM

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design remains inBRICK the disappearing black box theatre and folding curtain FACADE

DRYWALL

wall facing the historic arches.

HVAC DUCT

Performance, academy, and movements designed for the site of the Bethlehem Steel Stacks in Allentown, PA. Pulling inspiration from the steel stacks in a materialistic aspect and a historic touch, offering a connection both FORM physically and visually was a core element. Programs like outdoor and indoor NORTH ELEVATION theater spaces black box, public classrooms, creative spaces, restaurant, and dorm studios are stacked together to provide the ultimate learning and entertainment experience. The architecture produced would benefit not only its own economic factors, cost, and lifespan but also the region’s. Physical tectonic factors are specifically designed to fit flexible working spaces that can also transform to any program necessary at the time. For example, one of the key drivers of the design remains in the disappearing black box theatre and folding curtain wall facing the historic arches.

TERTIARY

TECTONICS

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HORIZONTAL MULLION

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UNDERGROUND LEVEL 1 STAGE 2 THEATRE 3 BACKSTAGE

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CURTAIN WALL FOLDING CURTAIN WALL

TINTED REFLECTIVE GLASS

SECONDARY PRIMARY

PROGRAM

SLANTED ROOF

DISAPPEARING BLACK BOX

EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

ROOF MEMBRANE RIGID INSULATION RIGID INSULATION

FIRST LEVEL 4 OUTDOOR THEATRE 5 BLACKBOX 6 BACKSTAGE 7 LOBBY 8 STORAGE 9 BATHROOM 10 TRUCK DOCK/ LOADING DECK 11 FOYER 12 PROJECTOR/ MECHANICAL 13 MEZZANINE 14 SECURITY 15 FRONT DESK 16 ADMIN 17 CAFE

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INSULATED METAL PANEL L

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PROTECTIVE ROOF

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STACKING VOLUMES

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INSULATED METAL PANEL WALL SYSTEM

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program necessary at the time. For example, one of the key drivers of the

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SF OF SITE 85,000 SF OF BUILDING FOOTPRINT 33,956 SF OF GREEN SPACE 40,208 SF OF BUILDING 61,744 SF OF ELEVATIONS & ROOF 82,430 SF OF BUILDING WALLS 37,621 SF OF GLAZING 16,067

BUILDING FOOTPRINT TO SITE 40% GREEN SPACE TO SITE 47% ELEVATION TO ENCLOSED VOLUME 2% GLASS IN BUILDING FACADE 41% SOLID IN BUILDING FACADE 59%

WALL

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FLASHING

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DETAILED WALL SECTION WALL SECTION

STEEL BEAM

RIGID INSULATION

GLASS FRIT

INSULATED METAL PANEL

SHEATHING

RIGID INSULATION

NORTH ELEVATION

STEEL CHANNEL INSULATED METAL PANEL WALL SYSTEM

STEEL COLUMN

BRICK WALL

18 FACULTY 19 KITCHEN 20 RESTAURANT 21 COMMUNAL ROOM 22 DANCE TRAINING 23 MUSIC ROOM 24 CLASSROOM 25 BATHROOM 26 STORAGE 27 OUTDOOR ROOF DECK

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AIR GAP

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ROOF MEMBRANE

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RIGID INSULATION

FLASHING

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SHEATHING

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METAL PANEL

STEEL CHANNEL

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STEEL COLUMN

STEEL BEAM

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GYPSUM BOARD

DRYWALL

ROOF MEMBRANE

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HORIZONTAL MULLION

FLASHING

METAL PANEL

CURTAIN WALL

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STEEL BEAM DRYWALL

STEEL COLUMN

HORIZONTAL MULLION

MATERIALITY 3RD LEVEL OUTDOOR DECK

2ND LEVEL OUTDOOR DECK ONLOOKING SITE & STACKS

CURTAIN WALL

STEEL COLUMN THIRD LEVEL

TECTONICS

FORM

MATERIALITY

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METAL CLADDING

STEEL STRUCTURE

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FLOOR SLAB

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METAL SOFFIT

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STEEL BEAM

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2ND LEVEL OUTDOOR DECK ONLOOKINGMETAL SITESOFFIT & STACKS

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PRIMARY

HVAC DUCT

DRYWALL

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GLASS FRIT

PROGRAM FOLDING CURTAIN WALL

FLOOR SLAB

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HVAC DUCT

METAL CLADDING

TECTONICS

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HORIZONTAL MULLION

HORIZONTAL MULLION

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WEST ELEVATION STEEL STEEL COLUMN

COLUMN

CURTAIN WALL CURTAIN FOLDING CURTAIN WALL

OUTDOOR DEC KS

WALL

TINTED REFLECTIVE GLASS

TINTED REFLECTIVE GLASS

STACKING VOLUMES

STEEL STRUCTURE

INTERIOR FLOOR SLAB

ROOF

INTERIOR EXTERIOR SLAB

36 SKYLIGHT 37 SOLAR PANELS

DISAPPEARING BLACK BOX

WEST ELEVATION

FLOOR SLAB

EXTERIOR SLAB

DISAPPEARING BLACK BOX

RIGID INSULATION

WALL SECTION

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BIOSWALES

PROTECTIVE ROOF

RIGID INSULATION CONCRETE FOOTING

BRICK FACADE

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CONCRETE FOOTING

SLANTED ROOF SKYLIGHT & SOLAR PANELS

NORTH ELEVATION

2ND LEVEL OUTDOOR DECK ONLOOKING SITE & STACKS

SOUTH-EAST SECTION PERSPECTIVE

2ND LEVEL OUTDOOR DECK ONLOOKING SITE & STACKS

SOUTH-EAST SECTION PERSPECTIVE

PROGRAM

STRUCTURE

ENCLOSED VS EXPOSED

CIRCULATION

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SHARP FORM

SUN PATH

THANK YOU

SEEMA BAKRI bakriseema0@gmail.com