PORTFOLIO ARCHITECTURE
ZHARIFAH EFFENDI
DOB: 17/12/2001
Hi, I’m an architecture graduate based in Auckland, originally from Malaysia. Moving between homes has given me a strong understanding of different environments and the ability to adapt. I have a background in sales, customer service, and community work, which has strengthened my communication skills and passion for working with people. I love digital modelling, technical problem-solving, and hands-on projects. I believe great design comes from understanding people - creating spaces that are practical, comfortable, and visually inspiring.
Email: zharifaheffendi@gmail.com
Mobile: 027 291 4844
Academic
2022- 2024
2020
2017- 2018
Work Experience
2023
Studio Projects
6th Sem
Bachelor of Architecture at Auckland University of Technology
NCEA Level 3 at Albany Senior High School
Malaysian Certificate of Education (GCSE equivalent) at SMK Damansara Utama, Malaysia
5th Sem
4th Sem
3rd Sem
2nd Sem
Holiday Programme Leader at Sunnynook Community Centre
Upgrade Panmure
Designing a project for the community, further impacting for a thriving town centre
Re-Imagining Apia
Regenerative learning space for the special needs
Transform Manukau
Leisure Centre to support local’s needs
The Future of Uptown
Mixed-use building for the Holy Sepulchre Church community
Auckland Domain
Critical Solution of Programme for site
Skills
Autodesk Fusion 360 | Trimble Sketchup | Unity | Model making | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Indesign | Blender | Visual Studio Code | Rhino 7 | Enscape
Languages
English | Malay
Semester 1, 2023
THE FUTURE OF UPTOWN (05-10)
Semester 2, 2023
TRANSFORM MANUKAU (11-16)
Semester 2, 2024
RE-IMAGINING APIA (17-22) 03
February, 2025
GOLDVIEW VILLA GETAWAY (23-26)
SEMESTER 1
THE FUTURE OF 2023/
Academic Project:
The Future of Uptown, 10 Burleigh Street, Grafton
Software Used: Illustrator, Sketchup
To create an intergenerational space that encourages interactions with people and surroundings while providing good business to site.
OF UPTOWN 01
The project is an intergenerational mixed-use building designed to foster connection and community. It accommodates university students due to its convenient location while also supporting local business. The four-level studio apartment complex features rooftop amenities, including an outdoor lounge, BBQ area, laundry space, rooftop garden, and accessible restrooms. The ground floor offers a public multi-purpose room for rent (suitable for tuition, art, or music classes), along with a café. To further support the site’s economic viability, a public laundromat is located in the basement, generating profit and attracting visitors.
Project concept experimenting with spatial and natural daylighting
Building centre opening for natural sunlight and ventilation
2023/ SEMESTER 2
TRANSFORM MANUKAU
Academic Project:
Raata Vine Community Centre, 2023
Software Used:
Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketchup
Puhinui regeneration project aims to revitalise the community connection to places as well as responding to the natural ecology of site.
MANUKAU 02
RETENTION POND
Integrating retention pond to treat rain and flood water through the urban environment to combat flooding
STREAM RESTORATION
Removal of concrete channel linings along the stream Introducing wetland garden on flood plains
REMOVING HOUSES ON FLOOD PLAIN
Repurposing land to yield favourable outcomes across ecological, socio-cultural and economic dimensions
Emphasis on the community property and physical safety
CONNECTIVITY
Extending footpath through wetland Creating bridge connectivity due to flooding and safety of community
The Puhinui Community Centre fosters inclusivity and connection through adaptable public spaces for cultural events, workshops, and daily activities. Designed with sustainability in mind, it integrates passive design, green spaces, and water-sensitive urban planning to restore natural ecosystems. Using flexible structures and eco-friendly materials, the hub enhances urban life while strengthening local identity.
Site Analysis
SITE ANALYSIS
Flood Plain
Masterplan
Location: Begonia Place, Wiri
Design Principles
IDENTITY AND CULTURAL CONTEXT
Public art and murals:
Encourage local artists to create public artworks Inform historical and significance of site
BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT
Restore degraded habitats such as wetlands, grasslands, or forests.Create new habitats, like ponds or meadows, which can become biodiversity hotspots
PLANT REGENERATION
Plant native trees and shrubs in parks, along roadsides, and in other public spaces. Restore areas that were previously deforested.
BIODIVERSITY
Upgrade and expand public transportation routes. Ensure safe and accessible walkways, promoting walking as a viable mode of transit.
Elevation of Raata Vine Community Centre
Opportunity to Work, Play and Connect
UPGRADE PANMURE
Academic Project:
Tiny House Village, 2024
Software Used:
Sketchup, Enscape, Illustrator, Photoshop
This project reimagines affordable and sustainable housing through a mixed-use development centered on well-being and community connection. Prioritizing compact and efficient living, cross-ventilation, daylight access, and shared amenities, this project offers a holistic living environment that supports both individual and collective well-being.
PANMURE 03
Site boundary. Located on 59 Mountain Road, Mount Wellington.
Floor Plan showcasing the compact but spaceefficient living.
Negative Embodied Carbon Building
GOLDVIEW VILLA 2025/FEBRUARY
Academic Project: Birkenhead, 2025
Software Used:
Sketchup, Enscape, Illustrator
Nestled in a quiet and secluded location, this two-bedroom villa getaway is designed to provide the perfect balance of tranquility and luxury. The architecture embraces a spacious, open-plan layout that seamlessly connects the living room and kitchen, creating an inviting and functional space for relaxation and entertainment.
VILLA GETAWAY 04
Site located on Colonial Road, Chatswood.
A defining feature of the villa is its expansive front deck, which extends the living space outdoors, offering a serene setting to unwind and take in the natural surroundings.
