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`102010 Undergraduate Portfolio

~farah kabir

Contents2006-2010

Infill Housing

Henry Moore Museum

Components Construction Drawings

Live+Work Cube

325 Magazine

Extreme ReDesign: DryerHinge

Aggregate Rehabilitation [OSSGA]

Rockefeller Center Proposal

Towards Illumination

Fabrication

Thesis

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Conforming to OBC regulations, we designed a mixed use building to accommodate retail and living space. Assigned the area of a parking lot and restrict-ed by zoning regulations, this was the final product of my concepts. The designs included copper and metal cladding and used colours that blend to its sur-rounding context -- this would attract others, allow-ing them to enjoy and appreciate the architecture.

HOUSING ONTORONTO`S MAIN STREETS2008 BARUCH ZONE

courtyard perspective

studio

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front elevation

back elevation

sub-level ground floor first-level second-level third-level

Queen st. + O’hara ave.

Studio Two Bedroom Single Bedroom

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Based on a concept of a revitalized waterfront plan, I designed a museum dedicated to Henry Moore to display his works. In compliance to OBC and zoning regulations and able to come up with this elaborate design. My concept includes a double skin system, using wood and perforated metal.

HENRY MOORESCULPTUREGALLERY2009 JOHN INGR AO

1 delivery room2 auditorium 3 coat room4 gift shop/resource center

5 cafe6 cafe kitchen7 lobby/reception8 public garden space9 informal gallery

Grade Level 1:200Second Level 1:2001 restaurant kitchen2 gallery3 restaurant

OBC requirement

Toronto Presinct

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gallery space

exterior entrance

Preventing excessive lighting which is significant when dealing with artefacts’, the design also incorporates two open atriums that allow for natural light. However it would be diffused to soften its brightness. The first floor also includes an arcade, open for visitors to ac-cess the lower level which accommodates a café and lobby. The building is also primarily glass; allowing for outsiders to view the inside, heightening their curiosity.

detail wall section

ground level

lower gallery

upper gallery

sub level

Cross Section

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATIONDEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION OF A MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING

2009 RAYMOND CHANG12+

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This project required me to design a living space while restricted to dimensions of 5 x 5 meters. With the given parameters I designed personal living spaces with emphasis on creativity. The de-signs included pockets of openings to allow sun-light while casting shadows under the levels, hence creating a perfect balance of shadow and light.

LIVE+WORK CUBE2006 FRANK HAMILTON

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ground level second level

Rubik’s Cube: My parti was to take a cube of 5x5x5 and explode the tiny individual pieces and re-arrange them. Some were taken away from the exist-ing cube, while a few extended out-wards.

interior perspective

South Elevation

West Elevation

Cross Section+Sun study

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The 325 magazine, in its second year of publication dis-played works of students from first through fourth year. It illustrated the capabilities and expression of the Archi-tecture students through new means. I provided extensive contribution to the design and layout of the publication.

325 MAGAZINE2008-2009

Apartment complexes can`t use cloth lines!

85 Million People use Clothe Dryers

Common Dryers consume over 5000 watts to run

Frame Hinge

Door HingeRedesigned hinge with socket to insert frame. Pinched at bottom to provide a locking system

FrameHook

Suction Holes

Straps

Air Bag

This project asked that we briefly step into the broader scope of design in entering Dimension’s Extreme Redesigns competi-tion which encourages us to con-sider innovation and aesthetics for any product. Simultaneously we must remain sensitive to fac-ets of design that architects must always consider including ma-teriality, ergonomics, assembly, functionality and sustainability.

DRYERhingeEXTREME REDESIGN

2010 VINCENT HUI

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Door HingeFrame HingePinDoor BracketFrame BracketHangersFrameAir Bag

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Redesigned Hinge

Frame

Hangers

Air Bag

Frame Bracket

Door Bracket

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Forestell Road

Downey Road

Laird Road

Zoning and Land Use

Existing Buildings

Site AxonometricSouthern Entrance

Eastern Entrance

1.2 P&W Fence

1.2 P&W Fence

Electric Rail and CedarFence

Cedar Rail Fence

Grey-Brown Podzolic Soil Pro�le

A1 Surface SoilLoam & Sandy Loam 12 in

A2 Surface Soil20-30 in

B2 Subsurface Soil24 in

Groundwater 324.75m Elevation

C1 Subsoil

Internal Haul Road

Speed River

Internal Haul Road

Farm Lot 15 Entrance

1 house2 barn3 shed4 drive shed5 shed6 house7 barn8 shed9 shed

10 house11 2 storey house12 shed13 garage14 carport15 storey and half house16 shed17 fur farm building18 barn

Existing Buildings

Wetlands

Roads

Fencing

Site Entrances

EXISTING VEGETATION:CLEARING & SHORESUNDERSTORYCANOPY

Protected Wetland

Swale

Competition hosted by OSSGA, the project was a proposal to rehabilitate a given area. We created a diverse, eco-friendly environment that was also self-sustaining. Incorporating walkways and watchtowers for public viewing. The lake in the reserve is self-cleansing while the land has been introduced to a va-riety of plant species. The plants found in this environment are based on ex-tensive research from the soil and mineral deposits allocated from the region.

TERRA PRIMEAGGREGATE REHABILITATION

STUDENT DESIGN COMPETETION 2009 MARGERY WRINKLER

site axonometric

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Sphagnum mossPeat50-50 Peat SandFine GrainAggregate

Zoning Farm

Contours Drainage

Zoning A Agriculture


Zoning H Hazard Zone

Zoning A Agriculture Zone

EX1 Extractive

Corn

Hay Field

Pasture

Watchtowers

Proposed Plan

New Plant species

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Sphagnum mossPeat50-50 Peat SandFine GrainAggregate



Zoning H Hazard Zone

Zoning A Agriculture Zone

EX1 Extractive

Corn

Hay Field

Pasture

As part of an urban planning project, a proposal was created to re-envision a master plan for the Rockefeller center in New York City. However, there was one catch – it had to be through the eyes of the firm, FOA. Thus, a team of five design students began inten-sive case studies of FOA’s manifesto, design techniques and graphi-cal processes. An appropriate reaction to the site, which plays an inte-gral part in New York, could finally be made through such research.

ROCKEFELLERCENTER PROPOSAL 2009 IAN MACBURNIE

Ground level Pathway

This project paired two students to design lighting control elements for a pre-ordained light fixture. Using elements of graphic design, we were to create a one page instruction sheet for exter-nal parties to understand the iconic and procedural nature of the design. Partners were expected to pre-fabricate the elements necessary for the production of a single light and include the necessary elements with an instruc-tion set in a single envelope.

TOWARDS ILLUMINATION2010 VINCENT HUI

Origami is seen in many places from simple paper decorations to archi-tectural inspirations. We wanted to apply the similar idea into an every day lamp. We considered materials, minimum waste of material, lighting conditions and form.

We designed a lamp for an appreciation of origami and its use in differ-ent mediums.

funnel

auraboxThe idea of modu-lar pieces was in-spired by folded objects. Com-bined flower petal + folding pieces that once put together, looked like a large pa-per origami crystal

prototype

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Form and LightWe wanted to create a lamp that was asym-metrical and creates a variety of silhouettes. This would mean that when a person passes by, they would see a different shape. Our lamp has three prong-like features that extrude to-wards the ground.

The light funnels its way down the three prongs with no openings to create a glowing ball-effect that has a perfect light condition distributed evenly, perfect for any living space.

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components

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Flat Packed Condition

To recreate their own aurabox lamp, two 18x32 inch translucent acrylic sheets are needed. The thickness can vary,1.5 mm thickness is preferred for maximum light.

Laser cutter

production

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The basis of this project was to design a chair for personal use for travel. The chair was to be light, in terms of weight, compact, in its ability to collapse [or disassemble] and fit within a travel size backpack. The chair was to incorporate an amount of plywood as part of the design proposal with at least one other material be-ing utilized in the final design. The chair was to be able to fit in a travel size backpack and weigh no more than 2.84kg.

FABRICATION2010 BARUCH ZONE

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Our thesis consisted of selecting a city based on the Silk Route. I chose Baghdad, Iraq as my destina-tion. The idea was to focus on and develop a neces-sary infrastructure within the city based on its liv-ing conditions and circumstances. I proposed the idea of an elementary school for both genders.

SADR CITYBUILDING BLOCKS FOR PEACE2010 IVAN MARTINOVIC

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Martyr’sMonument

BaghdadTower

UnknownSoldierMonument

Statue of Sadoum

Major Road

Secondary RoadUnpaved RoadRailroad

Built Area

Transportation

Hydrographic FeaturesRiver, Lake, Canal

Water Reservoir

OtherOrchard

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PalaceHotelGovernment Building

HospitalChurch

Mosque

MonumentPolice

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HospitalChurch

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Dense

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Major Buildings

Silk Road

Sadr City

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EDUCATION FARMINGHOME LEISURESECURE

EDUCATION

FARMING

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LEISURE

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Rooms (separate boys/girls)

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W/c Shower (2)

Storage Storage

Laundry (2)

KitchenCafeteria

Multi-purpose

Lobby

Administration

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Storage

Storage KitchenCafeteriaNurse’s

Amphitheatre

Gym

Library


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Classrooms (separate boys/girls)

AdministrationGym


Lobby

Cafeteria

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Statue of Sadoum

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HospitalChurch

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MonumentPolice

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Dense to Moderate

Major Buildings

spatial analysis

stage1 stage2 stage3 stage4 stage5

Rain Water Collection

Tree ShadingRoof Slope

Natural Ventilation

Thermal Storage

Water Collection +Distributor

Light Well

Green Roof + Farming

Shading Device

Temperature Reduction

systems integration

Volumetric Plan/Section + Programming

The school itself will incorporate a dormitory, a clinic, a roof garden and a mosque. With emphasis on the edu-cation of the students, it is necessary to provide them with living space and proper medical care and security. Lack of vegetation is also a concern in the area; hence a rooftop garden to provide for the students and teach them how to sustain vegetation is also very significant.

Program Placement

Roof garden

Open Archade/corridor

Female dorms

Multi-space/cafe

Male dorms

Male classrooms

Prayer HallExposed staircase

Administration

Service area/Kitchen

Female classes

Circulation Diagrams

Prayer Direction

Culture vs. Religion

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Tarma Ursi Talar Iwan Hosh

Building typology in Baghdad

During my research on Islam, there was a difference of relationship between men and women between culture and re-ligion. In the Arab nations, men appear superior. Religiously, no one claims pow-er over the other but promotes equality.

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This institution is to be designed for both social and political endeavors - posing ideas of equality and modernization. The school itself is also durable and self-deterrent.

Ground Level1 Masjid2 Male/Female water closet3 Faculty lounge4 Meeting room5 Administration6 Health clinic7 Male classroom

8 Kitchen9 Delivery 10 Cafeteria11 Courtyard12Library13 Services14Female classroom

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Roof plan1:800

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Roof Level1 Skylights2 Garden3 Food production

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Second Level15 Faculty offices16 Male dormitory17 Laundry room18 Shower/water closet19 Female dormitory

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Second plan1:800

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Classroom

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Dormitory

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