Portfolio 2023 (Bk)

Zarrin Anila

portfolio architecture

curriculum vitae About me

Skills

Enthusiastic designer with work experience in residential and commercial projects. Experienced in taking the project from concept to schematic and design development stage. Good knowledge of dubai regulations.

Revit Rhino Grasshopper for rhino Sketchup Maya Autocad Adobe In Design Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Vray for Rhino Enscape & Lumion Free hand drawing

• Creative/abstract thinker • Ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines • Good time management skills • Efficient at optimizing work flow • Firm knowledge of building codes, material application and design trends • Working knowledge of architectural design, documentation, detailing, building materials and codes, construction techniques, as well as building material compatibility and characteristics.

• Knowledge of industry standards, current product development, and architectural practices.

Education May-2017 Bachelors in Architecture American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, U. A. E April-2015 Certificates Grasshoper (Rhino plug-in) Intermediate Level Dubai Network for Art, Architecture, and Technology (d-NAT)

Experience

ZARRIN ANILA P. O. Box: 4449 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Mobile: +971 56 7114319 Email: tasnimanila@gmail.com

August 2021-Present Design Architect Jacobs, Dubai, U.A.E August 2021-June 2022 Design Architect Nshama, Townsquare, Dubai, U.A.E January 2021-August 2021 Architect WhiteSpace Architects, Dubai, U.A.E November 2017-2020 Junior Architect WhiteSpace Architects, Dubai, U.A.E September 2017- October 2017 Intern at Roar (formerly Pallavi Dean Interiors) Dubai Design District, Dubai, U.A.E

Extra-Curricular Activities 2015 Participation in AWR Competition, Admaf and other competition May-2014 Participated in Art Exhibition Hunar Art Gallery, Dubai, U. A. E September 2010 - May 2011 Contributed to Community Service Arab Unity School, Dubai, U. A. E April-2009 Competed in Young Entrepreneurs Competition Dubai Mall, Dubai, U. A. E

Achievements

December-2016 Sheikha Manal Young Artist Award Shortlisted in Architecture category September 2015 Dean’s list of College of Architecture, Art and Design, AUS

September 2011 – June 2013 Received Merit Scholarships, American University of Sharjah, U. A. E

DUBAI HILLS PA21 - THE ISLANDS These residential apartment buildings were done as part of a master plan with EMAAR Dubai, situated in UAE. I started the project in early concept stage and took it to schematic stage. In this project I worked on the master plan general building arrangement, parking plan and facade design for one of the three buildings. I also worked partly on the planning and mep coordination.

Software used: Sketchup, autocad, photoshop, indesign Collaborators: Whitespace Architects Design Team

Project Status: Under-construction

DUBAI HILLS

DUBAI HILLS

Section B

Section A Section A

Section B

Garden Views DUBAI HILLS

MARASSI RESIDENCES These residential apartment buildings were done as part of a master plan with EMAAR MISR, located in Egypt. I started the project in late concept stage (plan and masterplan) and took it to schematic stage. In this project I worked on the masterplan general building arrangement and I also worked partly on the facade design and landscaping.

Moreover I was part of the technical team where I was involved in modelling the buildings on revit and preparing the schematic drawings.

Software used: Revit, autocad, photoshop, indesign Collaborators: Whitespace Architects Design Team & Technical Team

Project Status: Under-construction

MARASSI

First floor plan

Ground floor plan MARASSI

THE VALLEY_ EMAAR DUBAI These townhouses were done as part of a master plan by EMAAR, located in dubai. I started the project in concept stage and took it to schematic and design development with tender and ifc submissions for architecture. I designed the facade, worked on planning as well as detail package. I have also worked on the authorities submission as well as co-ordinating mep, structure and ID. Software used: Sketchup, photoshop, indesign, revit

DIC _ PRE CONCEPT REPORT

DIC _ PRE CONCEPT REPORT

STREET ELEVATION - OPTION 01

ELEVATION - OPTION 01

Collaborators: Whitespace Architects Design Team & Technical Team

Project Status: Under-construction

STREET ELEVATION

GARDEN ELEVATION 46

THE VALLEY

44

2 & 4 PLEX MASTERPLAN ARRANGEMENT

NEUTRAL COLOUR PALETTE CREATING SYNERGY BETWEEN NATURE & ARCHITECTURE

2 & 4 PLEX ARRANGEMENT THE VALLEY

CAIRO GATE These villas, townhouses and apartment buildings were done as part of a master plan with EMAAR MISR, located in Cairo, Egypt. I started the project in concept stage and took it to pre-schematic stage. In this project I worked on the master plan, general building arrangement and the basement parking.

I also worked partly on the facade and planning.

Moreover I was part of the design team for the villas, semi-detatched options and plexes design and planning.

Software used: Sketchup, autocad, photoshop, indesign APARTMENT 01

APARTMENT 02

Collaborators: Whitespace Architects Design Team & Technical Team

Project Status: Under-construction

VILLA OPTION 01 CAIRO GATE

SEMI-DETATCHED VILLA

JUBAIL ISLAND_ LEAD DEVELOPMENT These private townhouses are part of a master plan for jubail island in abu dhabi. I started the project in concept stage for a couple of villas. The project was divided in 3 styles: slabs, massing and verticality. I worked on 6BR villa slabs style and 5BR villa small & large verticality style. I also worked on planning & coloring the marketing plans.

Software used: Sketchup, photoshop, revit Collaborators: Whitespace Architects Design Team

JUBAIL - STREET VIEW

Project Status:

5 BEDROOM VILLA L. - VERTICALITY

Proposal

JUBAIL ISLAND

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

5 BEDROOM VILLA S. - VERTICALITY

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

6 BEDROOM VILLA - SLABS

ALAMEIN SERVICE APARTMENTS_ EMAAR MISR

This project is located along Egypt’s coast and is only 50m away from the coastline. It features villas, chalets and apartments. I worked on the concept stage of this projectand was mainly part of the floor plans, massing and elevation design.

2ND FLOOR PLAN

GROUND FLOOR FLOOR

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

TROLY PARKING

ADMIN

7400

B01-SL-2

7250

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

B01-SL-10

B01-SL-9

B01-SL-5

B01-SL-4

B01-SL-1

BALCONY

BALCONY

B01-SL-3

B01-SL-6

B01-SL-7

B01-SL-8

B01-SL-11

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

DN

BALCONY

DN

B01-EL-2

B01-EL-3

B02-FL-9

B02-FL-5

Elec closet

B02-TL-13

B02-TL-11

B02-TL-8

B02-TL-12

B02-TL-4

B02-TL-3

B02-FL-3

B02-FL-7

B02-FL-13

B02-FL-1

B02-FL-4

B02-FL-8

B02-FL-11

B02-FL-12

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

B02-TL-1

B02-TL-5

B02-TL-7

B02-TL-9

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

B03-FL-1

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

B03-TL-1

BALCONY

B03-FL-2

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

B03-TL-2

BALCONY

B03-FL-4

BALCONY

B03-TL-4

BALCONY

B03-FL-6

B03-FL-5

BALCONY

B03-TL-5

BALCONY

B03-TL-6

BALCONY

BALCONY

B03-FL-8

B03-TL-8

Access to pool deck

BALCONY

BALCONY

B03-FL-9

BALCONY

B03-TL-9

BALCONY

BALCONY

BALCONY

Shaded path

TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN GROUND FLOOR PLAN

RETAIL

ADMIN

B01-EL-1

B01-EL-4

BALCONY

BALCONY

AL ALAMEIN SERVICE APARTMENTS

TROLY PARKING

BALCONY

Lobby Access

BALCONY

BALCONY

Project Status:

Under-Construction

AL ALAMEIN SERVICE APARTMENTS - POOL VIEW Softwares used: Autocad, sketchup, indesign, photoshop Collaborators: Whitespace Architects Technical Team

ACCESS & CIRCULATION

2 BR DUPLEX UNIT

3 BR DUPLEX UNIT

AL ALAMEIN SERVICE APARTMENTS

PALM HILLS_ EMAAR DUBAI These stand alone villas are part of a master plan for Dubai Hills Estate.

I started the project in concept stage and took it to autority submission and schematic stage. I worked on 5BR villa both small and big types. I also worked on plans, designing on sketchup and solving the technical details for the project.

Software used: Sketchup, photoshop, revit Collaborators: Whitespace Architects Design Team 5 BEDROOM VILLA_BLOOM

5 BEDROOM VILLA_BLOOM

5 BEDROOM VILLA_FLORA

5 BEDROOM VILLA_FLORA

Project Status: Under Construction

PALM HILLS

Setbacks

Planning Strategy

Massing

Articulation

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

MASTERPLAN

ARCHITECTS \\ ABO SOMA BAY

ABU SOMA BAY_EMAAR MISR

FACADE DESIGN

WHITESPACE ARCHITECTS \\ ABO SOMA BAY

Located near the coast of Egypt, this project is a serries of 3 mixed use buildings having apartments on the top floors and retail on ground. I started the project in concept stage and took it to schematic development. I worked mainly on the facade design in conjunction with lead designer on sketchup and then took it to schematic stage for modelling it on revit and figuring out the various connections and material details.

Softwares used: sketchup, revit, indesign, photoshop Collaborators: Whitespace Architects Technical Team

OPTION 01

RENDERED ELEVATION PRE CONCEPT REPORT 5

Project Status: Proposal

ELEVATION - SKETCHUP MODEL ABU SOMA BAY

MATERIAL BOARD

HARMONY VILLAS_MAJID AL FUTTAIM (MAF) These series of villas are part of a masterplan in tilal al ghaf by majjid al futtaim. I started the project in late concept stage and took it to authority, DDA submissions then to schematic/detail design stage. I acted as the lead architect for this project and was in charge of developing the drawings & figuring out the details for various client submissions. This project was the start to a series of villas for harmony 1, harmony 2, aura 1 and 4 BEDROOM VILLA WITH ANNEX_TYPE A STREET VIEW aura 2 - all of which I had developed in conjunction with project manager and junior staff.

Softwares used: sketchup, revit, indesign, photoshop Collaborators: Whitespace Architects Technical Team

4 BEDROOM VILLA WITH ANNEX_TYPE A GARDEN VIEW

BALCONY 3.4 X 2.4M DINING 4.3 X 4.5M

MASTER BEDROOM 4.3 X 4.4M

OFFICE STUDIO 2.2 X 3.5M

BEDROOM 1 3.6 X 3.7M

WC 2.2 X 1.2M

LIVING ROOM 4.90 X 5.70M

MASTER DRESSING 3.0 X 2.4M

KITCHEN 3.0 X 4.2M

DRIVER ROOM 2.2 X 2.3M

BATHROOM 2.3 X 2.2M MASTER BATH 2.8 X 3.2M SERVICE ENTRY

LAUNDRY 2.9 X 1.6M

MAID’S ROOM 2.6 X 2.0M

MAID’S BATH 2.5 X 1.3M

UP

CLOAK

FOYER 2.1 X 1.8M

STORAGE 2.4 X 2.0M

EXTERIOR STORAGE 1.0 X 3.3M

FAMILY LIVING 4.9 X 4.1M GUEST BATH 2.3 X 2.4M

DN

BATHROOM 2.2 X 2.5M

ENTRANCE

TERRACE 4.9 X 3.6M GUEST BEDROOM 3.5 X 3.9M

Project Status:

GARAGE 5.5 X 6.3M

BEDROOM 2 3.5 X 3.7M

Under Construction

4 BEDROOM VILLA TYPE A_FLOOR PLANS HARMONY VILLAS

5 BEDROOM VILLA_TYPE B GARDEN VIEW

TILAL AL GHAF_ MAJID AL FUTTAIM (MAF) These private show villas and non show villas were done as part of a master plan by MAF, located in dubai. I started the project in schematic stage and took it to design development, tender and ifc submissions for architecture. I have also worked on the authorities submission as well as co-ordinating mep, structure and ID. Moreover I also worked on the interior design schematic package including FF&E, RCPs, 3 BEDROOM VILLA joinery details etc.

Software used: Sketchup, revit, autocad Collaborators: Whitespace Architects Technical Team

Project Status: Constructed

4 BEDROOM VILLA TILAL AL GHAF

5 BEDROOM VILLA

REVIT MODEL

TILAL AL GHAF

WALL SECTION - GARAGE

WALL SECTION

MUNTAZAH OFFICE BLDG._LEAD DEVELOPMENT Commercial office building situated in abu dhabi. I started the project in schematic stage and took it to design development. I worked on the curtain wall elevations and schedules and the sections for the architecture package.

Also wet area, lobby elevations and enlarged plans for the interior design package. And also MUNTAZAH OFFICE BUILDING - STREET VIEW the material board.

MUNTAZAH OFFICE BUILDING - BACK VIEW

Softwares used: The architecture package was done on revit. Interior design on autocad. Material Board on photoshop & physical model.

FA04

Collaborators: Whitespace Architects Technical Team

FA02

FA03

Project Status: Constructed

ENLARGED RECEPTION LOBBY

ENLARGED RECEPTION LOBBY - RCP

MATERIAL BOARD FA01

MUNTAZAH OFFICE BUILDING

INTERFACE EXHIBITION BOOTH The biophilic design for a booth done during my internship with pallavi dean interiors. The idea was based on 5 senses: sight, touch, smell, sound and taste. Sight- color of the loom, touch - soft feel of the loom vs the wood, smell - fragrances from the booth, sound - chirping of the birds when you enter the pavillion and taste - juice that was served at the pavilion. I worked on the designing the form as well as preparing renders, elevations and sections for construction.

Software used: Rhino, Vray, Autocad, photoshop, indesign Collaborators: Pallavi Dean (Founder of Design by Roar)

Project Status:

INTERFACE EXHIBITION BOOTH

Temporary Construction (installation for dubai design week 2017) INTERFACE EXHIBITION BOOTH

INTERFACE EXHIBITION BOOTH - LOOMS

MINSK LAKESIDE COMMUNITY APARTMENTS These residential apartment buildings were done as part of a master plan with Nshama Dubai, situated in Minsk, Belarus. I started the project in pre concept stage with the master plan design and then the building facade design and planning. Facade design was done by myself and the masterplan design was in collaboration with a team member at Nshama.

Software used: Sketchup, autocad, photoshop, indesign Collaborators: Nshama Design Team

Project Status: Concept Stage

MINSK LAKESIDE APARTMENTS

DURRES VIDA HOTELS VIDA Hotel and service apartments were done as part of concept team at Nshama Dubai, situated in Durres, Albania. I started the project in pre concept stage with the building facade design and planning. Facade design was done by myself and the planning was in collaboration with a team member at Nshama.

Software used: Sketchup, autocad, photoshop, indesign

Updated facade Balconies updated

Balconies updated

Divider between balcony units provided

Bridge link to Branded Apartments Plaza

Beach

Plaza

Drop off

Collaborators: Nshama Design Team & Emaar Properties

Balconies updated

Branded Residences

Balconies updated Plaza

Beach

Project Status: Proposal

VIDA HOTEL

SHAMS TOWNHOUSES These residential townhouses were done as part of a master plan with Nshama, located in Townsquare, Dubai. I started the project in pre concept stage with the master plan design and then the facade design and planning. I was also involved in project meetings and coordination with Shams Townhouses Back Elevation consultant and contractors for this and two other projects similar to it in townsquare.

Software used: Sketchup, autocad, Enscape, photoshop, indesign Collaborators: Nshama Design Team

P. 1

Project Status: Schematic Stage

SHAMS TOWNHOUSES

P. 4

SHAMS TOWNHOUSES

MINSK LAKESIDE SALES CENTER

PERSPECTIVES FRONT ELEVATION

PERSPECTIVES REAR ELEVATION

Sales Center was as part of concept team at Nshama Dubai, situated in Minsk, Belarus. I started the project in pre concept stage with the building facade design and planning. Both the facade design & planning was done in collaboration with a team member at Nshama & Emaar Dubai.

Software used: Sketchup, autocad, photoshop, indesign Collaborators: Nshama Design Team & Emaar Properties SALES CENTER FRONT SIDE

SALES CENTER BACK SIDE

ELEVATOR

ELEVATOR

Project Status: Concept Stage

MINSK SALES CENTER

GROUND FLOOR PLAN PLAN GROUND FLOOR PLAN

SALES CENTER AREA: 450 SQM GROUND FL AREA: 1121 SQM TOTAL AREA: 2068 SQM

FIRST FLOOR PLAN PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FL AREA: 948 SQM TOTAL AREA: 2068 SQM

ORIGAMI ARCH._ 3RD YEAR STUDIO I

PROCESS

Using origami as a concept I designed this project in a modular system, where each module is connected to a program and these modules are connected with bridges formed by stretching the form. Also, the modules are sloped to retain the flower like quality of the form instead of adding a slab for the floor. The concept origami helped me in coming up with a form that could be inhabited and by adding deformations I achieved a sense of different experience in each of the spaces. In places where there is a need for a bigger space for the program two modules are connected to form a single space.

PLAN - MODULE

EXPLODED AXO. - MODULE

SECTION - MODULE

SINGLE UNIT - MODULE

Software used: Rhino, Vray, photoshop, Illustrator, indesign Collaborators: Prof.

George Katodrytis (American University of Sharjah)

University Project ORIGAMI ARCHITECTURE

SECTION LONG 1

SECTION SHORT 1 ORIGAMI ARCHITECTURE

SECTION SHORT 2

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

ORIGAMI ARCHITECTURE ORIGAMI ARCHITECTURE

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

FRONT ELEVATION

CRADLE NURSERY_ 4TH YEAR STUDIO I Concept is weaving the landscape and urban environment to the building using cat’s cradle game as an inspiration.

The nursery sits on a nest (or a cradle) which is being weaved using ramps. The roof top (public) becomes an intertwining weaving condition that looks like the 4 diamonds stage of cat’s cradle game. These ramps also serve as aqueducts to collect rainwater in the dry channels around the site and save it in a cistern.

This water can be used for irrigation purpose or for other internal use in the nursery. Some of these paths also become structures in which vines can grow and in turn creates a labyrinth English garden like environment where kids could enjoy and learn at the same time.

Software used: Rhino, Revit, photoshop, Illustrator, indesign Collaborators: Prof.

George Newlands (American University of Sharjah)

University Project CRADLE NURSERY

SITE PLAN

REVIT RENDERS

needle

strings structural loom structural loom

DIAGRAMS

GROUND FLOOR PLAN ORIGAMI ARCHITECTURE

One o courty specia of fall featur

BUBBLE TOWER_ 5TH YEAR STUDIO II

Up

The facade was used as a starting point to rethink tower typology and to generate new ideas about floor plans layouts, interior furnishings, structural systems and TYP. FLOOR PLAN - COMMERCIAL overall planning strategies.The project was designed to challenge conventional practises of facade design that are often applied to buildings with a focus on symbolism or aesthetics without regard for issues FOOD like solar orientation, COURT view or context.

Dn

Dn

Dn

Dn

Dn

Dn

TYP. FLOOR PLAN - RESIDENTIAL

Dn

Dn

Dn

TYP. FLOOR PLAN - PENTHOUSE

RESIDENCOMMER-

OUTDOOR SEATING

Software used: Rhino, Vray, photoshop, Illustrator, indesign Collaborators: Prof.

Jason Carlow (American University of Sharjah)

A

A

Up

Up

RETAIL

STORE

University Project

GROUND RE TAIL FLOOR PLAN - RETAIL 1:200

BUBBLE TOWER

STORE

DIAGRAMS

2.6 m

3.5 m

DIFFERENT SIZE SPHERE

FORMAL VARIATIONS STUDY

BUBBLE TOWER

5.6 m

7.6 m

9 m

NORTH

SOUTH

EAST

WEST

ESCAPE TO UTOPIA_ 1ST YEAR DRAWING STUDIO Medium: This is a series of charcoal, pen & ink drawings based on utopian ideas.

Collaborators: Prof. Bob Dahm- Escape to utopia & Transformation of a bottle.

Prof. Kenneth TracyKunsthaus Bregenz, reimagining the facade by changing a detail component. (American University of Sharjah)

University Project ESCAPE TO UTOPIA

CHARCOAL SKETCH

TRANSFORMATION OF A BOTTLE

WATER COLOR SKTECH

KUNSTHAUS BREGENZ - REIMAGINING THE FACADE