Architectural Portfolio

Fathima Zahra Azad Architectural Portfolio 2016 - 2023

Fathima Zahra Azad

Date of Birth | 27th of Febraury, 1999.

Address | F-1, Plot No. 11, Geetanjali Builders, Thirumagal Street, Jayalakshmi Nagar, Mouvilakkam, Chennai - 600125.

Phone | +91 7358343863

Mail | zahraazad272.za@gmail.com

Languages | Tamil, English, Hindi

Digital skills| Autocad, Revit BIM, Sketchup, V-ray, Lumion, Enscape, Photoshop, Indesign, Microsoft Office Other skills | Manual Drafting, Physical Model Making, Sketching, Painting, Poster Design Hobbies | Baking, Cooking, Photography, Travelling

Coursework

History of Architecture, Theory of Architecture, Building Materials, Architectural Drawing, Basic Design, Mechanics of Structure, Building Construction, Architectural Design, Climate and Built Environment, Computer Aided Visualization, Design of Structures, Environmental Science, Theory of Design, Building Services, Site Analysis and Planning, Interior Design, Disaster Management, Architectural Design Development, Specification and Estimation, Human Settlement Planning, Professional Practics and Ethics, Construction and Project Management, Contemporary Processes in Architecture, Urban Design , Architectural Conservation.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture | CAAD - Chennai Academy of Architecture and Design |74.3%

Class XII | Swamy’s Matriculation Higher Secondary School | 83%

Class X | Swamy’s Matriculation Higher Secondary School | 93%

Credentials

Leewardists | Comic Workshop | 2020

En3 | Introduction to Sustainable Buildings and LEED v4 Rating Systems | 2019

SUTD | Training Programme Singapore International Studio | 2019

Revit Certified Professional | 2018

Mindrain Competition | 2018

ANDC | 2018

Research and Documentation

Architectural Thesis | Thematic Zone for Nightlife | 2021

Urban documentation of Madhanandhapuram, Chennai | 2020

Documentation of Nightlife in Clarke Quay, Singapore | 2019

Study of a Fugacious Rural Landscape, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China | 2018

Rural documentation of Periyapalayam Village, Tamil Nadu | 2018

Documentation of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Trichy | 2017

Professional Experience

Studio44 Architects, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Project Architect | June 2022 - Present

Commercial, Hospitality, Residential Turnkey

Studio1509, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Junior Architect | March 2022 - June 2022

Office, Hospitality, Residential Turnkey

Mad Dogs Studio, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Junior Architect | January 2022 - March 2022

Housing, Community Centre

Shobha and Mahesh Associates, Bangalore, Karnataka

Intern Architect | December 2019 - March 2020

Government Buildings, Residential Turnkey

Chisel Modern Art Homes, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Intern Architect | June 2019 - October 2019

Educational Buildings, Hospitality, Residential Turnkey

CasaD Villa @ Thanjavur

A family house is located at Thennangudi, Thanjavur, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a large deck, Casa D offers a functional space for the family to unwind in their holiday.

PRESENTATION

PROJECT PITCH

FIRST

ITERATION 1

GROUND FLOOR PLAN - ITERATION 1

FLOOR PLAN -

SECTION BB’ - ITERATION 1 SECTION EE’ - ITERATION 1 NORTH ELEVATION - ITERATION 1 EAST ELEVATION - ITERATION 1

NORTH ELEVATION VIEWSHOT - ITERATION 2 ELEVATION VIEWSHOT - ITERATION 2 ELEVATION VIEWSHOT - ITERATION 2 EAST ELEVATION VIEWSHOT - ITERATION 2

Aman Kareem

Mixed Use @ Coimbatore

Aman Kareem is a mix used building with commercial spaces on the ground floor, rental residential units in the first floor, and a home in the second floor. It has a large landscape area in its terrace, with two balconies facing two different directions that afford an amazing view of the city.

MICHELAGALO RUST TILE WHITE SAND TILE MOTHER OF PEARL SHUTTERS

ARAVALLI ONYX TILE SERRA GREY TILE ACRYLIC SAGE GREEN SHUTTERS

INTRA DOVE TILE

AJARAKH TEAL TILE DUSTY BLUE SHUTTERS

SERRA GREY TILE

CALIFORNIAN WALNUT SHUTTERS

NAZARI SERIES TILES

Namma Veedu Vasantha Bhavan Restaurant

Vasanta Bhavan is a chain of speciality vegetarian restaurant started in the year 1969 by Mr.A. Muthukrishnan at Trichirappali. Vasanta Bhavan Hotels India Private Limited was incorporate in the year 2003. The following is the proposed design for a new branch of Vasantha Bhavan located at the Lulu Mall in Trivandrum.

FLOOR PLAN

COLUMN CLADDING

WALLS AND PARTITION TAKE AWAY COUNTER

PVD JAALI

KITCHEN DOOR FLOORING

FALSE CEILING SEATING

BRASS PARTITION

ENTRANCE SEATING

HANDWASH AREA

SEATING

CENTRAL AISLE BOOTH

La Boisson A Thematic Zone for Nightlife

People struggle to come to terms with their afflictions towards drinking and, it is not because they are not seasoned drinkers. It has to do more with how the experience of drinking is presented. Alcohol is one of those things that bears hypocrisy among individuals. Historically, India has had a love-hate relationship with liquor. As much as India looks down upon drinking, ironically, it is one of the most profitable industries in the country, being the second largest source of State’s Own Tax. So, how does an industry that bears a phenomenal amount of prejudice contribute so generously to a country’s economy?

Although a rather pleasing experience, the manner in which it is perceived carries a negative light. Places that are conducive to make drinking enjoyable are fewer in number and fail to give premium experiences through diverse spaces. As a result, the idea of relishing a universal beverage is relatively unknown to the masses, which makes drinking condemnable. This thesis aims to bring a variety of experiences under the umbrella of a thematic zone

- La Boisson.

Alcohol - More than just, prejudice: Prejudiced perspective aside, there is more to alcohol than one can think of. Alcohol is more than just a chemical compound. There are thousands of varieties in it, and a thousand more in each one. Beer, Wine, Whiskey, Rum, Sake, each one is different in their method of production, raw materials used etc. An extraordinary amount of effort goes into producing each bottle of drink. The more one learns about it, the more one realizes how much they do not know, and the more one realizes how much it should be appreciated.

La Boisson - An Ode to Drinks: This thesis aims to bring a variety of experiences under the umbrella of a thematic zone - La Boisson. La Boisson, French, literally means “The Drink”. It is an attempt to shine light on the not-so-prejudiced side of drinking. It will pave way for people to stop, learn, appreciate and celebrate the oldest beverage in human history.

SITE AND GROUND FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN THIRD FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN

THE COLONIAL ERA

GOLDEN AGE OF PIRACY RETROWAVE 1980s

THE ROARING 1920s

Amelioration

Urban Restoration Proposal

ACTIVITY MAPPING SITE ANALYSIS

SITE STUDY PART - 1 SITE STUDY PART - 3 SITE STUDY PART - 2 PROPOSAL PART - 1

PROPOSAL PART - 2

3

PROPOSAL PART - 4

PROPOSAL PART -

The Noffice

Coworking Space

Urban Neighbourhood Proposal

SITE ANALYSIS

FORM GENERATION

SITE PLAN

SECTIONS

VIEWS DESIGN ATTRIBUTES

Fresh Refreshment pavilion

To create a place for tourists and residents alike for a budget friendly alternative food refreshment. This pavilion serves enough to such that it could be easily transported to another location.

Singapore as a country has undergone tremendous developmental changes, land reclamation being one of the major reason.

On a random basis, the following inferences were made while interviewing citizens of Singapore:

• Their awareness on knowledge on heritage is feeble.

• Food was made the identity of Singapore i.e. its uniqueness.

• Singapore has gone through a dramatic developmental progress.

• Life seems to be faster than time.

• Indeed, pausing only for food.

Designing a space for food refreshment that engages people enough to observe and take back a little of their heritage.

Singapore’s land area has grown significantly over the past two centuries. The miracle of a man-made architectural achievement known as land reclamation is what has helped the progressive rise in land surface. The need for more land to maintain a growing population has existed since the beginning of time. Land-scarce Singapore, has chosen to reclaim land from the oceans and rivers in order to construct new land.

Primary roof based on primitive main land

Secondary roof based on reclaimed land

Water is an important factor in the development Singapore has undergone through the years. The major water reservoirs have been considered to place the columns for the roof. They portray the strong pillars of Singapore of water desalination.

Columns with water streams mapped based on the major water reservoirs

Fragmented seating based on the form of topography

INSPIRATION FOR FORM GENERATION CONCEPT SKETCHES

The seating and roofing of the pavilion is based on the geographical topography of Singapore.

The Seating is derived out of the peripheral contours observed in Singaporean Topography. It is then fragmented to serve the purpose of easy access and portability.