Undergraduate Portfolio Interior Design & Environment Architecture

TAHMINA 
 SHAMIM Interior Design & Environment Architecture Undergraduate Portfolio

Education 2014 - 2017 Ravensbourne University Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design and Environment Architecture 2013 - 2011 | Epping Forest College A Level in Photography, 3D Art & Design and Textiles Working Experience

Tahmina Shamim contact.tahmina@gmail.com

2019 | OKA, Data Entry Clerk 2018 | Shed Design LTD, Intern 2017 | Art Garden Health, Intern 2016 | Living in Space, Intern Software Proficiency in AutoCad, Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop, Indesign & Illustrator and Microsoft Office Knowledge of Vectorworks Other Skills Detailed Sketching, Graphic Design, Digital Art, Concept Development and Illustration

CONTENTS

Powerhouse

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Fun Palace Futures, Marketsphere

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Mother | Rehabilitation & Reuse

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Village Underground

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Kiss My Grass

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BYBI

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POWER HOUSE | Lots Road Powerstation

Powerhouse The re-use and rehabilitation of existing buildings | CHELSEA, Lots Road Powerstation SW10 0QH

Brief: To design selected space greater London and propose a development strategy. The site should include existing fabric and to be retained and must involve an amount of a new build.

The reimagined warehouse is designed to facilitate leisure and educational purposes for contemporary artisans and young creatives of Chelsea, based on the classical ideas from 18th century victorian rebels ; The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a secret Victorian society of British painters, poets and art critics founded by William Holman Hunt, John Everett Millais and Dante Gabriel Rossetti.

- CHEALSEA WHARF

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- THAMES WATER PUMPING SYSTEM

Their aims to restore what they believed was the “true meaning of art”, by painting morally significant subjects, such as literature and biblical texts. This reversed the teachings the Royal Academy of Arts had taught them - of form, colour and composition.

Moreover, these academics were embodied through the 16th century artist; Raphael - hence naming the movement ‘Pre-Raphaelite’ a time before this way of repetitive, “mundane” style of artistry. Although this revolt provoked perceptions of their work being “unholy”, it also celebrated a new medieval aesthetic.

- LOTS ROAD POWER STATION

- CHELSEA HARBOUR DRIVE

Location | Chelsea The Power station was constructed in the early 1900’s that powered the London Underground Network which was constructed in1902 and what completed in two years, 1904. The station was originally designed to burn coal, that has been re-equipped and improved several times, with a conservation to heavy fuel oil in the 1960’s and the London underground network for almost 90 years.

The steel frame being erected from ‘The Electrician’ 21st October 1904.

Diagram highlighting the immediate surrounding of the site and its location within the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.

Lots Road Powerstation

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Detailed Site Analysis Historically this was a working area with important and large-scale industrial and commercial activities, some of which continue. The site sits within the Lots Village Conservation area at the heart of a variety of architecture and land uses. To the north of the site is a residential area of stock brick terraced housing built in the 1880s, the Thames Water Pumping Station located to the east of the site is a Grade 2 listed building.

River Conservation Area Thames Flood Zone

Diagram showing the Thames System, juristic and Conservation.

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S i t e O v e r v i e w The purpose of this project is to apply such ideas into a new architectural arrangement within a proposed scheme which will join the boroughs of the North and South communities on banks of the Thames.

The visionary ‘Powerhouse’ (today known as “Lots Road Power Station”) is designed to encourage writers and artists of different mediums to collate on a platform that will produce new craftsmanships, plays, and film sets; specifically aimed to address problems and possibilities of

The design of “Powerhouse” was also inspired based on a study conducted by Robert Venturi, Denise Scott Brown and Steven Izlnnour of how architecture is perceived and represented by its possible semantics and mental connotations of everyday commuters, rather than what it is; its actuality. They discuss how a building is either created with meaning from its daily environment, or identified from a sign it is given, henceforth concluding that decoration of architecture becomes advertisement; marketing.

Progression photos of the site showing the conversion into a mixed use residential and commercial development.

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Detailed Drawings & Site Analysis The style and detailing of the external masonry shell of the building is traditional, whilst the structure of the building is technologically advanced for the period. The design included a steel ‘skeleton frame’ supporting the brick and terracotta cladding, and was an example of ‘new technology’ in Britain when it was constructed. As part of the redevelopment, the aim is to preserve some of these historic

elements and prevent their further decay. Terracotta keystones, arches, plinth blocks and friezes provide further interest to the brickwork construction, with circular terracotta ringed details at the top of the East and West gables. The terracotta details add interest and scale to the substantial elevations, with gauged brick arches and metal framed windows completing the openings.

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Cross Section at east end of the generating station

Cross Section at west end of the generating station

East Section

The west elevation is no longer in use to the power station. Some of the windows had to bricked up during WW2 as they had been damaged. Two entrances are located here presumably the main entrance point for the station workers.

East elevation to the power station. Most windows are damaged due to World War II. Currently this is the main entrance to access the derelict building as it is currently under construction.

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Detailed Site Drawings & Analysis Many of the terracotta details on the building are cracked and broken and, as part of the redevelopment, repairs and replacements will be undertaken to the terracotta detailing to complement the refurbished brickwork elevations.

Northern Elevation to Lots Road Scale: 1:500

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The East elevations showing a patch work of repairs and the addition of previous buildings

East Elevation Existing Structure & Current Construction

Contemporary photograph showing the division wall demolished and 5 of the 8 remaining 1902 columns in front of the North East chimney.

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Renewal Scheme Detailed Drawings & Exiting Site Analysis Site Constraints & Access to Existing Services

To the west is predominantly 2/3 storey housing, and to the north and south a mix of uses ranging from design studios, shops and offices and the popular Lots Road Auction NORTH ELEVATION (LOTS ROAD SIDE) Rooms. At the south west corner of Lots Road is the popular Lots Road gastropub with associated residential accommodation above. Providing a backdrop to the south is the visually dominating Lots Road Power Station.

Power Station, as the most appropriate physical/built marker within the locality. The location of the building adjacent to the river has been carefully considered in order to maximise the distance of the building from Lots Road and in doing so reduce the impact of the building onto the surrounding area and neighbouring properties.

Furthermore, positioning the building near the river edge reinforces the links to the wharf typology.

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The style and detailing of the external masonry shell of the building is traditional, whilst the structure of the building is technologically advanced for the period. The design included a steel ‘skeleton frame’ supporting the brick and terracotta cladding, and was an example of ‘new technology’ in Britain when it was constructed. As part of the redevelopment, the aim is to preserve some of these historic

elements and prevent their further decay. Terracotta keystones, arches, plinth blocks and friezes provide further interest to the brickwork construction, with circular terracotta ringed details at the top of the East and West gables. The terracotta details add interest and scale to the substantial elevations, with gauged brick arches and metal framed windows completing the openings.

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Renewal Scheme Detailed Drawings & Exiting Site Site Constraints & Access to Existing Services

The design for the Power Station has been developed with minor amendments made to the consented scheme to improve access to the theatre studios and apartments in order to address minor elevational issues. Three lift and eight stair cases are now proposed to the Lots Road elevation including repositioning the main entrances and adding small roof projections.

Investigations into the East Yard and Power Station are ongoing and the Power Station building is being continuously monitored by automatically. The nature of existing foundations across the site has been established by review of historic drawings and by investigation. This information is informing the current design. Detailed design has been undertaken for the East yard and Power Station proposals and includes geotechnical and structural analysis.

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Renewal Scheme Detailed Drawings & Exiting Site Analysis Site Constraints & Access to Existing Services

Glass Roof for better natural  lighting

Natural cross ventilation in all Apartments

Cross view communication in through floorsÂ

Design process

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Renewal Scheme Detailed Drawings & Exiting Site Site Constraints & Access to Existing Services

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Renewal Scheme Detailed Drawings & Exiting Site Site Constraints & Access to Existing Services

The redevelopment of the site offers an exciting opportunity to provide a high quality mixed use development with access to and along the river whilst also establishing an architectural language in keeping with its historic setting. The proposed building is visible from within two principal townscape contexts. The first is when viewed as part of an established riverscape across the Thames from Wandsworth

Facilitates: Event spaces, two auditoriums, studio spaces, greenrooms, interior and exterior set spaces, photography and editing suites.

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and the second is when viewed as a termination of the townscape on the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea side of the river from the smaller scale Victorian neighbourhoods located to the north west. This new, predominantly brick building, makes direct reference to the Victorian Wharf typology of its immediate neighbouring buildings.

The public will enjoy high dining evenings out, watching performances as well as having opportunities to engage in the art and workshops themselves.

Its height and form provide a formal continuity which, when viewed in the context of the larger Lots Road Power Station, define a simple counterpoint to the larger transparent towers that stand at the entrance to Chelsea Creek. To the West, the existing Pumping Station defines a formal threshold into the site which respects the domestic scale of Lots Road.

The choice to provide offices in the form of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises ensures a viable opportunity for local businesses. The orientation of the buildings provides both the private and affordable apartments with excellent open aspects ensuring all the homes are well lit with views across Chelsea to the west or along the river to the east.

The public realm establishes a consistent shared surface unifying the routes and spaces provided within the development.

Whilst the paths to and along the river front engage with the grander urban scale the semi private space to the rear crates a new intimate scale, surrounding the building. The space creates a tranquil armature for the daily life of the residents and businesses. Providing parking within the basement ensures that the public realm remains uncluttered by general parking and vehicle movements. The two car parking spaces provided above ground provide for wheelchair users and a car club only.

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FUN PALACE FUTURES | Egypt

Fun Palace Futures, Marketsphere “A new era of well organised markets for Egypt ’s socio- cultural landscape.” Mosque of Al Sayeda Zeinab, Cairo, Eygpt

The aim of this project was to design a “Fun Palace” as conceived by Cedric Price and Joan Littlewood in 1961 in accordance a brief set by a partnered university. A 21st century version of a ‘laboratory of fun’ that facilities equivalent to dancing, music, drama, fireworks and anything else, using new technology to give the public control over their environment, resulting in spaces’ which could be responsive to visitors’ needs and the many activities that take place there.

The site is set in Cairo, Egypt’s Central. Cairo’s market and gathering events play an important role in Egypt’s culture. The public festivals in Egypt are characterised by their openness that allow everyone to participate, that strengthens the sense of c om mu n it y. Howe ve r, t he s e f u nc t i ons of collectiveness also create a number of problems for children and women that not only occur in Egypt but in other countries around the world too.

Design Concept

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A safer, organised market for a people - powered community Alongside the elevated market will be activities of fun. Just as every other culture or religion their importance for prayer and worshipping god, is also significant in celebrating and having fun with friends and family. My design aims to balance out these activities in a place where they clash resulting the unpleasant circumstances.

Inspired by the Atomium building in Brussels, the market and fun palaces will be accessed via an elevator that will reach dierent levels. The tunnel branches will envelope escalators delivering you to either shops or dining spaces.

Other activities include a garden in the sky, a theatre, cafe’s, restaurants, an aquarium and other activities. A fire exit will also be accessible in case of a fire or an emergency that will run through the centre of the building.

Sky Garden

Al Syeda Zeinab Mosque

Night View

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MOTHER | Rehabilitation & Reuse

Mother | Rehabilitation & Reuse The world of work and its relationship to pleasure | 56 Shoreditch High St, Hackney, London E1 6JJ 

To re - design the accommodation in multi use building by adding and subtracting from existing fabric, structure ad facade. The workplace will accommodate for Mother London a group of 170 people including designers, technical specialists and project managers. Also including another team of Mother research approx. 30 people.

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The s e cond ar y us e is to desig n a hotel accommodation for approx. 60 people which will make the site to have the remit of becoming a facility for hospitality alongside work and pleasure in a 24 hour city life setting. Mother London is an advertising agency with oďŹƒces in London, New York and Buenos Aires.

Double height space in atrium

Shadow terraces on roof oasis

Long views from office and apartments

Long views over green roofÂ

Double height space in atrium

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Maximum solar exposure Rainwater collection from roof, pumped into landscape and toilet use Open floor plan connecting to library, office workspace and roof garden. Windows create cross ventilation.Â

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7. Roof Terrace

6. Apartment

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3. Workshop

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Lunch

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VILLAGE UNDERGROUND | Dual Use Environment

Village Underground Dual Use Environment | Restaurant & Gallery 

Site: 54 Holywell Ln, Hackney, London EC2A 3PQ Brief: To design a combined restaurant/gallery space with the development of creative spatial design responding to specific functional requirements and detail design in materials structural services and construction.

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The site and local area of village underground is a council owned area which is located in the south of Shoreditch.

The history of the site was a section of a railway station adjoining a warehouse space.This site had been abandoned for 20 years where it had been damaged by fire and disrepair five years ago.

KISS MY GRASS | Internship placement at SHED

Kiss My Grass Internship Placement at Shed | 123 Lillie Rd, Fulham, London SW6 7SX 

Mood board & Material Application

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BYBI | Graphic Product design & Repackaging Internship placement at SHED

BYBI Placement Work | Shed Design Ltd | Product, packaging, & graphic design 

During my internship at Shed, I helped redesign the packaging for a vegan skincare line called BYBI, a challenging brief where I learned more about graphic design and brand identity. The punchy colours foreshadowing the fruity fragrances were exciting to work with, as well as creating an eye catching interior which can be seen after opening the box.

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packaging & design

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B Y B I

mega mist & supercharge serum

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babe balm & smooth & soothe scrub

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plumper & buffer

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bye bye dry skin set This is the BYBI gift set which combines two skincare products with a sleep eye mask. The set includes:

• Babe Balm (30ml), • Prime Time(30ml) • 100% Silky Eye Mask • Exclusive BYBI Cosmetic Pouch

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silky eye mask set

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swipe clean -

- oil cleanser

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bybi mask set 1.

= detox dust

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bybi mask set 2.

= acid gold

= drench 61

final gift set

ffer u b = h & t o o = sm crub s e sooth

ge r a h erc = sup um ser

e = bab balm ga = me t mis

Thank you