Portfolio 21-23'

2021-2023

Design Portfolio Samiha Mushfirat Rashid

HIGH FALLS EXPLORATION CENTER DESIGN WITHOUT BORDERS: VASTRA HAMNEN, MALMO, SWEDEN EXPERIENTIAL DINING: DHAKA DHABA NEXTSPACE: OFFICE DESIGN 2021 -2023

Samiha M Rashid

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Concept Statement The Exploration center brings together the community, both young and old to engage the senses similar to the way one is engaged by the High falls.

The exploration center uses light and water to visually express the tone and value of music, as well as to bring a visual sense to the sounds that surround this exploration center, allowing multiple senses to be engaged. Reviving along with it the previously unused location of the exploration center, bringing life to this area so close to the falls.

The exploration center, accessible by a bridge, brings more to be explored. It includes a circular form to imitate the bubble walls, as well as reminiscent of the ripples emerging from the waterfall.

The exploration center is wheelchair accessible, with bathrooms on site, all of which are equipped with handicap stalls, and baby changing stations.

With the pavilion addition as well, these structures bring more activities and spaces to explore at Rochester.

2021 - High Falls Exploration Center

Site Plan

Block Plan

Bubble Plan

Axonemetric Plan

North West Facade Exterior

Cafe Interior

Reception Interior

Renderings The High Falls exploration Center was a project that explored the Rochester area, specifically the falls that existed within downtown and sought to beautify the area and create a structure to bring in more tourism and encourage exploration of Rochester.

Concept Statement An inspiration for this project was a neighborhood that incorporates all the different countries and cultures of immigrants in Vastra Hamnen, and building a place where they could feel comfort and safety.

This palimpsest (something reused or altered but still bearing visible traces of its earlier form) contains many different parts of both Swedish and Mongolian cultures, creating a design that can both reflect the flowery organic joy of Swedish patterns, with it’s warm colored bright highlights. As well as the beautiful symmetry and layers that is offered by the Mongolian patterns, deep rich colors bringing it to life.

All while building new bonds with each other and with the culture of Sweden and Vastra Hamnen. The proposed neightborhood would include a variety of commercial spaces to ensure a thriving neighborhood, along with homes for both long term and short term residents.

2022 - Design Without Borders Vastra Hamnen, Malmo, Sweden

Palimpsest

Sketches

Mongolian & Swedish Influences

3rd Floor 1st Floor

2nd Floor

Model Ideation

Site Plan

Reflected Ceiling Plan

Floor Plan

Axonemetric Plan

Rooftop garden

Retail Interior

Retail Interior

Living Room Interior

Building Exterior

Bedroom Interior

Renderings A project that explored the convergence of cultures, specifically Mongolia and Sweden.

Concept Statement A dhaba is a type of roadside restaurant that often serves local cuisine, primarily across Pakistan and India but has been spreading more and more. With Dhaka being the capital city, this name represents how the food will be more specific to the streets of Bangladesh.

The concept for this restaurant is based around the idea of comfort and nostalgia, to create a space that builds up the communities of South Asians that exist around Rochester, creating bonds through food as well as through the composition of words. Set in the neighborhood of the arts, on 1040 University Avenue Building 3, a Former Embody Fitness Center.

The perfect location to bring in a space that allows for the intermingle of community, literature, and culture. With a bar space that serves various teas as well as other occasion drinks, along with more comfortable seating spread around with access to books. The main dining will be more casual, with the menus serving a lot of homemade or street side food, creating better quick serve options for food that is already utilized in that sense.

2023 - Experiential Dining: Dhaka Dhaba

Floor Plan

Block Plan

West Elevation

South Elevation

Reflected Ceiling Plan

Dining Interior

Dining Interior

South Facade Exterior

Reading Nook & Dining Interior

Dining Interior

Quick Serve Interior Quick Serve Interior

Renderings A unique dual concept experiential dining space which enhances the culinary experience, and engages customers in the interior environment without overwhelming the senses or being cliché.

co-working spaces, this office design shines on the unique color of each employee. Using flexible furniture and open spaces to communicate in various ways is possible for work.

Mezzanine

Mezzanine

Bubble Diagrams

Primary Floor

Taking inspiration from suncatchers and

Primary Floor

Concept Statement

Block Plan

The color and materials will bring a serene, pleasant atmosphere, utilizing the vast amount of sunlight. With an art installation on the mezzanine floor, there is a lot of light and color within the walkway between spaces, showcasing glass pieces and lighting that is able to bring in a feeling of awe and peace.

The logo takes inspiration from this idea, with a diamond shape and colors that represent the variety in a rainbow.

2023 - Nextspace: Office Design

Logo Design

Mezzanine

Private offices

Private offices Stairs

Client Presentation Room

Huddle Room

Mezzanine

Workstations

Meeting Room

Resource Center

Mezzanine Floor

Wildcard Space

Private offices Stairs

Work Cafe

Huddle Rooms Meeting Room

Stairs Lab + Shop

Terrace

Resource Center

Workstations

Huddle Room

Mother’s Room

Wellness Room Phone Rooms

Zone Plan

Primary Floor Reception

Stairs Library

Workstations

Mezzanine Floor

Primary Floor

Axonemetric Plan

Perspective Axonometric Floor Plans

Reflected Ceiling Plan Floor Plan

11' 6"

Workstations Interior

13' 6"

Training Classroom Interior Floor Plan

10' 3"

Workstations Interior

Reflected Ceiling Plan

Mezzanine Plans

Primary Floor’s Plans

Lounge Space Interior

Lounge Space Interior

Private Office Interior

Renderings Building a future office space that takes into account the functional needs and experiences of the entire team. Creating a new workplace in Dallas that is a collaborative and supportive destination for everyone.