ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO _ Spring 2024

AFRA NAWAR

Selected Works . Spring 2024 University of Waterloo . School of Architecture

Hello,

I’m Afra; let’s get to know each other!

a3nawar@uwaterloo.ca

+1 (226) 201 5882

I am a second year student at the University of Waterloo, School of Architecture.

I believe we are continually impacted by our surroundings. Our daily lives take place in and are shaped by the spaces we inhabit. These are the places where we develop relationships and communities. My design approach considers how small design interventions may have a significant influence on enhancing the day-to-day human experience.

To me, design is more than just the finished result. It is a gesture of love, a heartfelt statement, and a method to empathize. I look forward to new opportunities to learn, grow, and get fresh views in our huge world of design.

Interests: Languages: Food - enthusiast Acrylic Painting Quilling English Bengali

CV.

High quality production of visualizations and design proficiency, strengthened using drafting, visualizing and processing software obtained via two academic terms

Strong management and collaboration skills acquired through academic and extracurricular acivities

Perform well in high pressure environments coupled with robust decision making and problem solving skills

Empathetic, supportive, and capable of providing care to individuals within the community.

Education

University of Waterloo, School of Architecture

September 2022 - Present

Candidate for Bachelor of Architectural Studies/Honours co-op program

Excellent Academic Standing - Winter 2023

University of Waterloo Merit Scholarship - Fall 2022

Experience

Architectural Intern / Architects Forum and Engineers

January 2024 - April 2024

• Ge nerated multiple design iterations using AutoCad in alignment with client requirements

• Cr eated isometric drawings for presentation boards, enhancing project visual communication

• Co ntributed to developing basic working drawings, emphasizing construction details and material specifications

Intern / Society for the Welfare of the Intellectually Disabled (SWID)

June 2019

• As sisted in managing a class of approximately 25 children with special needs

• Ga ined insights into the psychology of autistic children and learned effective management strategies

Co-founder / Shojag

August 2021 - November 2021

• Co -founded a short-term charity organization to help the underprivileged

• Co nducted in-person surveys in slum areas, providing food and clothing to 60 individuals

Skills

Digital Analogue

Rhino 7

Enscape

Adobe Suite

(Ps, Ai, Id) AutoCad Grasshopper Microsoft Office Suite

Hand-drafting

Model making

Sketching and drawing

4th April, 2024

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

I am delighted to wholeheartedly recommend Afra Nawar for any architectural position or endeavor. During her internship with us, Afra consistently impressed with her dedication, humility, and passion for architecture. Afra's contributions to our projects have been invaluable. She excelled in her role, particularly in the areas of generating plan iterations tailored to meet client requirements and focusing on construction details and material specifications. Her meticulous attention to detail ensured that each aspect of the design was thoroughly considered, resulting in comprehensive and well-executed plans. Furthermore, her expertise in AutoCAD and Photoshop enabled her to produce high-quality illustrations and visualizations, enhancing project communication.

Beyond her technical skills, Afra's polite and humble demeanor made her a pleasure to work with. She actively sought feedback and reflected on it. Her willingness to reflect on feedback and incorporate it into her work speaks volumes about her commitment to personal and professional development.

From the moment Afra joined our team, it was clear that she possessed a genuine passion for architecture. Her impressive portfolio and enthusiasm for the field were evident from the outset, inspiring those around her to strive for excellence.

In conclusion, Afra Nawar is an exceptional individual with the talent, humility, and drive to excel in the field of architecture. I have no doubt that she will continue to make significant contributions wherever her career takes her.

Please feel free to contact me if you require any further information or would like to discuss Afra's qualifications in more detail.

Sincerely,

A.K.M KAMRUZZAMAN

B. ARCH (BUET), IAB Membership no- K-070

Principal Architect and CEO

Architects Forum and Engineers House 3/A, 3rd Floor, Hasney Tower, Karwan Bazar C/A, Dhaka 1215, Bangladesh

Email: architectsforum.eng@gmail.com

Cell: +8801747994811

KUMORER JADUGHOR

Museum (pg : 01)

JOURNEY

Public Library (pg : 23)

Performance Space (pg : 31)

Pedestrian Bridge (pg : 13) (pg : 41)

KUMORER JADUGHOR

Translation:

Kumorer - Potter’s, Jadughor - Museum

Can a museum transcend the mere gathering and showcasing of artifacts, to become a sanctuary where the lost methods of crafting those treasures are lovingly archived and preserved?

Approach: The word Jadughor when written seperately as ‘Jadu Ghor’, traslates to mean ‘Magic House’. And the museum is no less than a magic house. While it collects, preserves, and exhibits artifacts, it also seeks to safeguard the vanishing art of Bengal pottery making. This craft, where the potter’s magical touch shapes clay into pottery, is fading due to waning appreciation, leading many potters to seek alternative livelihoods. Divided into three floors, each dedicated to a vital step in the pottery-making process, the museum features circular spaces with both indoor and outdoor sections. In the outdoor sections, visitors can witness traditional pottery making under the sun and interact with the artisans. The experience culminates in a “Pay as you like” section, prompting visitors to contemplate the value of the potters’ labor and the craft itself.

Course: ARCH292

Instructor : Val Rynnimeri, Samantha Eby

Date : 10 Dec, 2023

Skills : Rhino 7, Illustrator, Enscape, Photoshop

Preliminary Study

A Walk Through THE HISTORY OF BENGAL POTTERIES

Afra Nawar

Black and Red Ware 1450 BCE - 600 BCE

Black Slip Ware

MAP OF BENGAL (currently West Bengal and Bangadesh)

Comparison of common potteries throuout history

3. Baking (wood, Mahasthangarh

Wari Bateshwar Rayer Bazar Birbhum Pandurajar Bihar Chandraketugarh Bankura Athgara Purba Medinapore Tamluk Mangalkot Harinarayanpur

Bay of Bengal

Process of making Terracotta (currently seen only in rural areas)

Rouletted Ware

Amphora Ware Terracotta

1. Shaping the clay on a potters wheel

2. Sun drying the potteries

Baking them in a kiln (wood, charcoal, mud)

Concept Diagram

Public and semi Public Workshops Sun - dry Bake

Rare collection and Modern collection gallery

Sculpt

Time line Gallery and process making exhibition of last surviving pottery

Indoor activity space

Outdoor activity space

Others

Aerial View

Exploded Axonometric

Yes, sure! You can join me as well. Could you please sculpt me a souvenier?

Baking it traditionally will make it more sturdy, letting you keep the memory longer.

1. Sculpt

3. Bake

4. Pay as You Like

Hmm. That’s very thought provoking! 2.

I’ll let it dry here while I go around the gallery.

Hello! This is a pay as you like mode system. You pay what you think the workers should get.

Dry

First Floor Plan

2. Cafe and shop

3. Gallery

Sculpting area

Lecture hall

Mechanical room

Second Floor Plan

Third

Floor Plan Program : 1. Sun-drying area

2. Gallery 3.Visible Storage 4. Office 5. Storage Program

1. Public Workspace 2. Baking area

3. Registered member

4. Repair room 5. Storage

Artist residence

JOURNEY

Do bridges merely facilitate journeys, or may the bridge itself become a memorable journey?

Approach: To blend in with the park’s natural backdrop, the bridge was constructed with a simple approach, utilizing wood as the major material. The bridge’s design is consistent for two-thirds of its length on one side, then turns 90 degrees to form the remaining two-thirds on the opposite side. In the centre, the two portions overlap. The purpose of this design is to create a sensory experience for visitors with a gradual transition of light entering through the slits, which gets smaller and close entirely in the core, creating a temporary separation from the outside world.

Course: Arch193

Instructor: Linda Zhang

Date: 30 Jan, 2023

Skills: Rhino 7, Illustrator, Enscape, Photoshop

Longitudinal Section

Rendered Section

This render seeks to depict the three distinct atmospheres established in the bridge’s three separate segments at the same time of day.

Victoria Park Lake

Cross Section

Exploded Axonometric

Beams are joined to the columns with steel plates

Metal knife plates are used to join the glulam columns to the steel I-beam. The I-beam and knife plates are joined via welding.

Steel plates link the handrails to the steel I-beam beneath the deck.

0m gap 0.002m gap 0.005m gap

Subtle transition in the gradient of wood slats shown in elevation

Weathered steel

a segment of the bridge displaying the inner transition of wood slats from the roof to the weatered steel guard rails

Wood

VISUAL STACKS

Do libraries solely offer access to information, or can they also serve as a hub for knowledge application and community engagement?

Approach: Visual Stacks is a visual arts library that sits as a sculpture on-site, with a performance of art and light within it, at the Broadview-Thompson crossroads in Toronto. The location is also close to other famous old brick structures; so, the library intends to create a contrast in architecture using the same material. It offers visitors a view of the park from all levels and the daycare from the third level for those having children there. The floors are divided into three sections: Learn (third floor), Create (second floor), and Display (first floor and sculpture garden). Because the floors are stepped back, the occupiers of each floor may relate to and be inspired by the occupants of the floor below.

Course: Arch193

Instructor : David Correa, James ClarkeHicks, Rick Andrighetti

Date : 10 Apr, 2023

Skills : Rhino 7, Illustrator, Enscape, Photoshop

West Elevation

Elevation Study Sketches

South Elevation

Facade 180 degrees

East Elevation

degrees rotated

DISPLAY

Lagre gallery gives opportunity to local artists to showcase their works

Daycare

CREATE

A spacious workspace that promotes both collaborative and autonomous work while also providing opportunities to learn from others

LEARN

Variety of books available, ranging from art history to contemporary art, that one might read before beginning to make artworks to get a theoretical understanding.

unitized curtail wall assembly

brick

anchoring system

stainless steel cable

Material

Closeup

Interior View

EMANATING CHANNEL

Can a material merge with the performance in such a manner that elevates the performance’s quality, making the audience’s experience more euphoric?

Approach: The Emanating Channel is a sculptural endeavour with a holographic performance within, located in the heart of Downtown Cambridge on the bank of The Grand River. It allows people of all ages in the neighbourhood to bond over the enchanting ambiance generated by the holographic display and the reflection of light all over the steel canopy. The combination of the performance space’s modern architectural style with the ruins of the 19th-century mill in Mill Race Park adds to the establishment of a new landmark in the city.

Course: Submitted to CISC Competition

Collaboration: Anika Nawshin Syed

Instructor : Terri Meyer Baoke

Date : 28 Apr, 2023

Skills : Rhino 7, Illustrator, Enscape, Photoshop

Ground Plan

Grand River

Mill Race Park N

Light of holographic 3D performance is shone from the projector to Mirror 1 which is then reflected to Mirror 2. Reflecting the projection from Mirror 2 helps enlarge the 3D image. A transparent foil screen, invisible to naked eye, is hung at 45 degrees across the stage. The enlarged 3D performance is then reflected to the screen.

Transparent foil screen

Mirror 2

AESS 2 Feature Elements for upper welds not in closer

AESS 3 Feature Elements for lower welds in closer look

1. Detailed connection between the welded steel framing and truss system using metal plate and rod

Framing

Truss

2. Detailed connection between steel truss and ground

a. Stainless steel baseplate

b. Leveling nuts on anchor bolts

c. Concrete block

PROFESSIONAL WORKS

Greenlnd Town Properties, Triplex Kaladi, Rupganj

6"

3'-7"

5'-10"

3'-4"

2'-1/2"

Blowup 'A'

In my role as an architectural intern, my responsibilities predominantly revolved around the generation of numerous plan iterations tailored to meet client specifications using AutoCad. Additionally, I was involved in crafting isometric drawings and producing foundational working drawings, with an emphasis on construction details and material specifications.

1/2" plaster

thick RCC slab

Blowup 'A'

1/2" nosing

SS Handrail

Tempered Glass Thick SS Pipe Anchoring System

6"