Saman Mukkaram/ Portfolio (2022-2024)/ University Of Waterloo

SAMAN MUKKARAM

Selected Works

Waterloo Arhitecture

2022-2024

Hello, nice to meet you!

Phone number: +1 647 864 7459

Email : smukkara@uwaterloo.ca

Linkden: Saman Mukkaram

My name is Saman Mukkaram. I am a second year student at the Univeristy of Waterloo School of Architecture. I am looking for a four month co-op placement that will help my creative ideas to flourish, push me beyond my comfort zone and give me a window into the different departments of the architecure industry. I am excited to explore different aspects of architecture.

I am truly inspired by Persian Architecture, as I moved around the Middle-East and India growing up;Therefore I want to create this dialouge between the past and the present, enabling my designs to bridge cultural divide and transcend geographical boundries.

My design strives to evoke a sense of tranquility and wonder, with a deep connection to ones surrounding. I believe that every space we design should envoke feeling, tell stories and resonate with human spirit.

Curriciculum Vitae

EXPERIENCE

AAA Architects

Toronto , Ontario

• Analyzed RFPs and crafted concise documents for effective proposal submissions, while assisting my project manager from concept to submission.

• Organized project consultants, ensuring alignment with objectives and timelines.

• Contributed to schematic designs, including Oakville Central Library proposal.

• Collaborated on design updates, aligning with project and client needs.

• Utilized AutoCAD and Revit for drafting and modeling, ensuring compliance with regulations.

• Fostered positive relationships, facilitating clear communication among team members.

Form+ Make

Dubai, UAE

• Shadowed CEO and conducted operational activities, including site visits for dimensional data collection and coordinating strategic planning sessions.

• Developed client meeting agendas and generated post-meeting reports for the executive team, aiding in strategic decision-making.

• Executed social media marketing campaigns, boosting new client requests by 22%, and designed a 3D model proposal for a coffee shop in Dubai Mall.

EmpowHER India

Internship at an NGO

• Led social media initiatives for rural girls education and hygiene awareness, creating daily posts that reached over 57k people.

• Conducted on-site visits to rural areas, connecting with underprivileged girls and capturing their stories through interviews and photography.

• Documented experiences and environments, utilizing photography to share their stories and raise awareness.

Jan-May 2024

VOLUNTEERING

Beyond Borders

Dubai, UAE

• Conducted online Science class bi-weekly on Zoom for disadvantaged students (ages 7-13) in Dubai, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

• Developed interactive lessons with games and dynamic PowerPoint presentations, tailored to students’ chosen topics.

• Cultivated cross-cultural communication skills with diverse student backgrounds.

CERTIFICATIONS

Microsoft

Certified

• Azure AI Fundamentals

• Azure Fundamentals

Aug-Sep 2023

EDUCATION

University Of Waterloo

• Bachelors Degree of Architectural program.

• Honours Co-op program.

• Admitted with a presdent’s Entrance Scholarship (entrance average 90%-94.9%)

SKILLS

July-Aug 2023

Hand Drafting

Model Making

Laser cutting

CNC milling

3D printing

Sketching

Painting

Photography

Photo editing

20212022

Rhino 7

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Indesign

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit

Sketchup

AutoCAD

Enscape

2024

2022present

May 31st, 2024

130 Queens Quay East, Suite 1018

Toronto, ON, M5A 0P6

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing to recommend Saman, whom I enjoyed supervising during her four months at AAA Architects Inc. She made a remarkable impact and demonstrated exceptional abilities that would be invaluable to any team.

Saman worked extensively on a request for proposal (RFP) project, where her contributions were nothing short of amazing. For instance, she took the initiative by calling up consultants to get them on board, a task that required strong communication and negotiation skills. She meticulously read the proposal documents, made comprehensive notes, and even proposed a schematic design for a library, showcasing her creativity and attention to detail. Her thoroughness was evident in her work, as she identified and rectified potential issues in the proposal, ensuring its high quality

One of Saman's greatest strengths is her exceptional ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with her coworkers. Her friendly and approachable nature fostered a positive work environment, and her seamless teamwork significantly contributed to the success of our projects. Her innovative ideas for rendering drawings and enhancing the outlook of our company's website not only improved our visual representation but also attracted more clients, demonstrating her ability to make a tangible impact.

Saman's key asset lies in her teamwork and creativity. She constantly brought new and fresh ideas to the table, always asking insightful questions to clear any doubts. Her inquisitive nature and quick learning ability were awe-inspiring. For instance, she independently learned Revit and AutoCAD when I assigned her a project requiring these skills. Additionally, she was tasked with understanding the zoning bylaws of different areas to identify potential plots of land for building, which she accomplished swiftly and accurately.

Moreover, Saman quickly became familiar with it after I assigned her to read through the Ontario Building Code (OBC) thoroughly. She grasped the complex regulations and applied this knowledge successfully in her projects, showcasing her remarkable adaptability and ability to excel in new and challenging environments.

Saman is a truly dedicated individual, consistently going above and beyond in her work. Her unwavering dedication, coupled with her innovative ideas and strong work ethic, makes her an outstanding candidate. I have no doubt that she will continue to excel and make significant contributions wherever she goes.

Please get in touch with me at 647-979-9677 or shamadah@aaa-architects.ca if you have any questions or require further information.

Sincerely,

Sharif Hamadah Proposals Manager, Senior Architect AAA Architects Inc.

shamadah@aaa-architects.ca

Reference Letter:

To whom it may concern,

This is to certify that Ms Saman Mukkaram completed her summer internship position with Form + Make in Dubai UAE between the dates 1st of August to 31st of August 2023. Saman joined us as a summer intern assistant and gained great exposure on projects.

During her employment she assisted the Architectural Director with her projects, mainly contributing on Scarlet Bakery Project.

1. Assisted and participated in site visit with taking measurements and understanding the spatial requirements of the project.

2. Photo documenting the existing venue.

3. Discussing Client Brief and project requirements.

4. 3D Modelling.

She has proved herself as a competent, motivated and talented team member. She is willing to learn, participate in problem solving and incorporate feedback. I believe she has gained great experience in the industry and an insight to the professional environment of an architectural practice.

Sincerely,

Esmeralda Agapiou

Creative Director/ Founder

BA Arch, Dipl

RIBA Part III, ARB

Agriculture

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Paintings p. 50-53

INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC MUSEUM

MUSIC

Welcome to the Indian Classical Museum in Toronto, where the architeture, inspired by the elegant curves of the sitar, embodies the fluidity of music. The ground floor features an expansive exhibition space for Indian classical music heritage, while the upper levels offer progressively selective learning spaces,culminating in a sacred meditation area surrounded by classrooms, creating a harmonious blend of tradition, innovation, and community.

Location: Downtown Toronto, Ontario

Software:Rhino 7, Enscape, Illustrator, Photshop

Course Studio :2A

Type : Brick

Basement Floor plans

Second floor plan

Third floor plans

HOUSE OF NOOR

House of Noor inspiration within angle, however house. The insertion designedis alienated

is constructed at the quarry located in Cambridge, the user is a fashion designer that acquires peace and within the house, hence using the idea of repetitive arches is the style that allows light to seep through every however the way the arches are offset in a manner to create privacy from the outside as one walks toward the insertion of the house into the cliff to create a dark work space so that the area where clothes are being alienated and prevents clothes bleaching from the natural sunlight.

Location: Cambridge, Waterloo, Ontario Software: Rhino 7, Enscape, Illustrator, photoshop

Course Studio 1

Type: Concrete house

STANLEY STAGE

Located in Stanley destination in a park surrounded by an nature around you,

Stanley Park, one of Canada’s most well renowned natural landscapes, the Stanley Stage acts as a final park that seems to never end. It sits in the pocket of BC’s mountains with a direct view onlooking English Bay an endless sea of towering trees. The Stanley Stage continues the park’s narrative of being protected by the you, and Incorporates leaf-like canopies in its steel structure and a pavilion covered by steel trees.

Course: CISC Steel competition with Angela Cai Type: Steel Satge

Location: Vancouver,British Columbia

Software: Rhino 7, Enscape, Illustrator, Photoshop

Canopy steel frame

Steel cladding connection detail

Truss support structure

Truss ground connection detail

LED screen

Railing

Elevated platform upstage

Stairs

Wings/curtain system

Curtain motor system detail

Canopy frame end support girders

Spiral steel column supports

Spiral

Main stage

Door to enter underneath stage

Steel

Marley sheets encovering entire stage area to allow versatile performance types

THE BARN HOUSE

The Barn house is a research home that houses a married couple who are agriculture scientists. The site is located near the grand river at the border of Kitchenr and Cambridge Ontario Canada. The Barn hoouse takes of the sites daylight hours by relying soley on solar energy. the house retains its barn identity from and reuses the materials such as the metal shingles and exsisting concrete foun- dation, in addition to locally sourced timber wood to create the frame of the house with and straw bale for insulation of the house which is fully natural and reudces the energy consumption. Addi- tonly the interior is rendered with clay, due to its reusable qualities.

Course: Environemtal Building Design with Hiabah Sadruddin Type:Barn wooden house

Location: Cambridge, Waterloo, Ontario

Software: Rhino 7, Enscape, Illustrator,

Prevailing west winds allowing cool air to circulate and maximize air flow

Space nails 12’’ on center; 6’’ on center at ends of panels.

shingles on roofing felt.

Hot mopped layer of asphalt coating with adequate weatherbility beneath underlayment

Roofing felt underlayment.

Roof Material Assembly

Stale, Warm air rises due to sun rays on exposed concrete floor that warms the rooms.

Plywood sheating

ridge beam

rafter

Rafter

Plywood sheating

Metal shingles

4X4 Timber post and beam framing with strawbale infull.

Wood cladding

Wall voids with straw fill.

Box truss and 2’’ x 4’’ framing

Typical toe up with clean gravle infill at the base run of the strawbale

Exposed concrete slab

Rigid insulation Grade

CARVING PERSPECTIVES LIBRARY

PERSPECTIVES

The library is located at the Heart of Toronto Ontario, located at the intersection where pubic transportation meets recreational spcaes allowing a great sense of mobilty to trnaspire in the area. The library extracts designated spaces from circle to create a triangular shape that, sculpting outdoor seating spaces and interior reading room. The library is designed for students looking for a study space and recreational space includes a table tennis area and pool table. The interior System of the library plays with creating open and closed spaces using only bookshelfs. As you go upstairs, the bookshelf’s act almost as a facade to express one only being surrounded by books but open hidden spaces in the shelves show otherwise, where it opens up to meeting rooms, study pods and quite reading areas for the users.

Type Concrete: base and wooden frame

Location: Downtown Toronto, Ontario

Software:Rhino 7, Enscape,

Course Studio :1B

South Elevation

Multi Purpose beam: strucutre and facade. (image sourced from the intererne)

Wooden beam and coloumns connection with a concrete roof. (image sourced from the internet)

Division created using glass windows and bookshelfs. (My render)

Timber Wood

Reinforced Concrete

Tempered Glass

MODELS

HOUSE OF NOOR

The House of Noor project model was my first project during my first year. I used basswood and foam core to create this model, meticulously laser-cutting each individual piece of the arches. These pieces were then carefully glued together in rows and columns. This project not only honed my technical skills but also deepened my appreciation for precise craftsmanship and attention to detail..

ARAB WORLD INSTITUTE

I created a 3D model of the World Arab Institute as part of a case study. Using basswood and laser cutting, the model was designed to showcase the different facades and highlight the importance of how they frame the views both outside and inside the building. This project emphasized the architectural significance of visual perspectives and spatial interactions.

PERSONAL WORKS

In my artwork, I strive to encapsulate the essence of empowerment and resilience embodied by Muslim women, transcending socital stereotypes and prejudices. Each stroke of Arabic calligraphy intertwines with the vibrant hues of strength, as these women boldly embrace their cultural heritage and assert their place in society. Through intricate brushwork and vivid imagery, I depict a narrative of liberation and defiance, where the veil becomes a symbol of empowerment rather than suppression.