Zaid Soudani zaid.soudani@yahoo.com
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Design Philosophy Innovation through deep investigation and research. Breaking the rules by pushing the envelope and testing the limits of technology, materials and ideology. Allowing creativity to solve problems by working together with the environment to leave behind a minimal footprint. Making the most of what is available and thinking outside the box to find the proper solutions. Fabrication designer with skills in woodworking and digital machinery. Experience using CNC milling, 3D printing, laser cutting, and wood machinery with an understanding of materials.
Table of Contents
Architectural Models Portland Masterplan Heart of the District Assorted Works
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Parametric Models
Fabrication
08 Ripple Wall Panel 16 Wood + Resin Coffee Table 26 10 Point Attractor Wall Panel 18 Curved Topo + Resin 28 12 Ripple Effect Wall Panel 20 Stepped Topo + Resin 30 Ripple Effect + Resin 22 Tree Bookshelf + Assorted 32
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Arc
hite
ctu
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Digital / Software Cadmapper
Material
Fabrication Foam
3 axis CNC router
4” high density foam
2,040 minute router cut time
Building information and topography
Rhino 5
3D modeling and design comprised in Rhino
RhinoCAM
CNC router preparation: 1/4” parallel finish
Assembly (4) 4’x4’ parts joined to make 8’x8’ site model
Digital / Software
Material
Fabrication
Rhino 5
Taskboard
Laser
3D modeling and design comprised in Rhino Laser files
1/16� white boards
Laser cut each floor plate Etch ground plane + parking lot
Wood Dowels
Assembly
1/8� round wood dowels
Structural columns inserted in every floor
Buildings
Material
Fabrication
Google Maps
Hardwoods
3 axis CNC router
Dimensions of buildings
Poplar Cherry Walnut
45 minute router cut time
Wood Machinery
MDF
Assembly
Bandsaw Sanders
Base with topography context
2 Piece base Building placement
Pa
ram
etr
ic 02
02
16
Digital / Software
Material
Fabrication
Rhino 5 + Grasshopper
MDF
3 axis CNC router
3D modeling and design comprised in Rhino Grasshopper scripting
(3) 1/2” 4’x4’ stock
220 minute router cut time
RhinoCAM CNC router preparation: 1/4” hole pocketing, 1/4” profile cut
Digital / Software
Material
Fabrication
Rhino 5 + Grasshopper
Acrylic
3 axis CNC router
3D modeling and design comprised in Rhino Grasshopper scripting
1” white stock
180 minute router cut time
RhinoCAM CNC router preparation: 1/2” hole pocketing, 1/4” hole pocketing
Digital / Software
Material
Fabrication
Rhino 5 + Grasshopper
Acrylic
3 axis CNC router
3D modeling and design comprised in Rhino Grasshopper scripting
1” clear stock
120 minute router cut time
RhinoCAM CNC router preparation: 1/2” horizontal roughing, 3/8” parallel finish
Digital / Software
Material
Fabrication
Rhino 5 + Grasshopper
Plywood
3 axis CNC router
3D modeling and design comprised in Rhino Grasshopper scripting
1/2” stacked & laminated
90 minute router cut time
Resin
Assembly
Craft resin with color dye
Form work for resin casting Sanding
RhinoCAM CNC router preparation: 1/2” horizontal roughing, 3/8” parallel finish
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bric
atio
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03
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Digital / Software
Material
Fabrication
Rhino 5
Plywood
3 axis CNC router
3D modeling and design comprised in Rhino
1/2” stacked & laminated
240 minute router cut time
Resin
Assembly
Craft resin with color dye
Form work for resin casting Sanding
RhinoCAM CNC router preparation: 1/2” horizontal roughing, 1/4” parallel finish
Digital / Software
Material
Fabrication
Rhino 5
Plywood
3 axis CNC router
3D modeling and design comprised in Rhino
1/2” stacked & laminated
30 minute router cut time
Resin
Assembly
Craft resin with color dye
Form work for resin casting Sanding
RhinoCAM CNC router preparation: 1/2” horizontal roughing, 1/4” parallel finish
Digital / Software
Material
Fabrication
Rhino 5
Plywood
3 axis CNC router
3D modeling and design comprised in Rhino
1/2” stacked & laminated
90 minute router cut time
Resin
Assembly
Craft resin with color dye
Form work for resin casting Sanding
RhinoCAM CNC router preparation: 1/2” horizontal roughing, 1/2” horizontal re-roughing
Digital / Software
Material
Fabrication
Rhino 5
MDF
3 axis CNC router
3D modeling and design comprised in Rhino
1” vertical supports (tree) 1/2” shelves
30 minute router cut time
RhinoCAM
Assembly
CNC router preparation: 1/2” pocket cuts, 1/2” profile cuts
3 legs for balance Wood glue
Zaid Soudani Bachelors of Architecture 2018 NewSchool of Architecture + Design