Architecture Portfolio by Ahmad Ramezanzadeh

Portfolio of Selected Architectural Projects By Ahmad Ramezanzadeh 1

AHMAD RAMEZANZADEH P O R T

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Architecture is my expressive medium. I delve into diverse realms, lands, cultures, and topics, fueling my passion for the multifaceted aspects of architecture. Working in varied settings, I absorb diverse methodologies, mindsets, and strategies to tackle architectural challenges. Sustainability and exibility drive my primary interests, coupled with a keen eye for detail and materials. I believe my deep passion, technical expertise, and critical architectural understanding would signi cantly bene t your team.

ahmadvega@gmail.com

Phone

+32483139095

www.linkedin.com/in/ahmad-ramezanzadeh-095b23173/

Publications

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Address

Van Aerdtstraat 62, 2060, Antwerp

Instagram

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EXPERIENCE July 2022 - Oct 2023 Antwerp, BE

IEA, Architectural Internship ,Preparation of Building Permits /Preparation of Execution/ Construction drawings, Cost Calculations, https://iea.be

Jan 2019 - Jul 2019 Tehran, IR

Alireza Mashhadimirza , Architectural Internship, Design Development, Renderings and presentations, Portfolio management, Marketing , http://www.mashhadimirza.ir/

Sep 2017 - April 2019 Tehran, IR

Freelance project Architect , Architectural design, Interior Design, Preparation of Building Permits

June 2012 -Nov 2012 Tehran, IR

Choobin Far furniture Co , Intern, Architectural design, Interior Design, Woodworking. Furniture Design

EDUCATION 2019 - 2021 Ghent, BE

M. Sc. Architecture Resilient & Sustainable Strategies, KU Leuven Graduated with distinction - Cum Laude

2011 - 2017 Tehran, IR

B. Sc. Architectural Engineering , University of Tehran Graduated with distinction - Cum Laude

SKILLS AutoCad Revit Sketchup Lumion Rhino V-Rey 3

Excel Photoshop InDesing Illustrator

English Dutch Italian Persian

Selected Projects

1. Design for Uncertainty ……………………………………………………………………..

2. North-South Oriented Model Of A Flexible Living Space …………………………..

3. San Francisco House of Music ………………………………………………………….

4. Qatar 2022 World Cup: Al Khor Central Transportation Hub

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5. Project La Reine ( The Queen ) …………………………………………………..………

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Design For Uncertainty

Master Thesis / Link to Full Thesis KU Leuven June 2021

What does ‘design for uncertainty’ mean? Is it possible to design an architecture when uncertainty has skyrocketed, e.g., without knowing about the function and the use of a building? Can we bene t from an extreme state of uncertainty in favor of architectural planning and design? Considering a city and its architecture as an image of the zeitgeist of an era, the most prominent characteristic of our era is perhaps uncertainty. We live in a time of great uncertainty. Climate change with the rampant development in communicational technologies and transportation modes, all with the emergence of COVID-19, has created a transformational condition at an incredible speed that has deeply challenged and changed our lives. How we live, use, and interact with our built environments is changing with an unprecedented frequency and depth. Today the survival of our buildings and urban structures depends on their capacity to adapt well to our changing living and working habits and behaviors. In other words, to realize the idea of functional architecture, one must recognize the uncertainty as the main problem of architecture. Starting an architectural/urban project in an uncertain context requires a new approach towards architecture and urban design based on 'possibilities' rather than 'certainty.' As the result of the ux of possibilities, a living complex requires maximum exibility. A exible living complex accepts various functions and users who have their own spatial needs. In this new vision, where the users can shape and build their own spaces, the result would be a dynamic and diverse living complex, unlike typical today buildings that are mostly based on repeated units and oors. In the new renovation plan for the industrial of ce blocks in Goose Island, each oor is different and changes according to the user’s will. Each oor is like an image of the real ground with its diversity and unpredictability. The result is a more exible, responsive, and adaptive of ce block for the new working culture rising form the new uncertain context.

Fig 1, Spatial diversity as seen in section Implementation of spatial diversity by creating negative volumes inside the existing architectural layout. In this case the architect drafts a non-structural removal plan minimise the vertical and horizontal barriers - 3D in Sketch UP

Fig 3, Bird eye view of the Renovated Building With its New Entrance Ramp In the new renovation plan for the industrial of ce blocks in Goose Island, each oor is different and changes according to the user’s will. Each oor is like an image of the real ground with its diversity and unpredictability. The result is a more exible, responsive, and adaptive of ce block for the new working culture rising form the new uncertain context. The external stairs are placed in an unorthodox non repetitive pattern to ensure a pleasant promenade offering various in-out vistas. 3D in Sketch Up. fi

Fig 4, In an uncertain context architecture is always an un nished project. Construction of architecture never ends as the users constantly change it over time. The plan is not de nitive. It is the user’s role to organise the of plan and give functions to architecture - Section through the First Floor . 3D in Sketch Up.

Fig 5, Design for uncertainty requires a exible plan. In an architecture based on principles of designing for uncertainty everything is changeable except the structure- Section through the Fifth Floor . 3D in Sketch Up.

Fig 6, View of the Sunken Courtyard and The New Piloti. A Modern take on the concept of the ‘Base’ in Chicago Architecture School. The new base is more open and more accessible - Render in PS

Fig 7, View of The Internal Courtyard on Third & Fourth Floor. The courtyards on upper oor completes the spatial hierarchal gradient ( Movement from open space to semi-open to close space and vice versa ) and d adds to spatial diversity- Render in PS

Fig 8, Bird’s Eye view at Outdoor Terraces on 7th and 8th Floors. The 8th oor is a new light structure attached to existing concrete structure. It has a simpler and different proportions. It acts as modern formal interpretation of Capital as used in the Chicago Architecture School- Render in PS

2. North-South Oriented Model Of A Flexible Living Space Bachelor Thesis University of Tehran June 2017

Flexible architecture is an architecture capable of coping with unprecedented and unpredictable situations. This de nition in combination with verity of consideration such as: Easy accessibility, Good shading mechanisms, Maximum usage of daylight, durable materials with minimum heat loss will result to an exible and sustainable Living environment. The ‘North-South Oriented Model Of A Flexible Living Space’ is a model based on the these considerations for a small North-South oriented site In The District 22 of Tehran. The main strategy used to create exible plans is the separation of servant and served spaces. This plan layout gives a special opportunity for an architect to design exible multipurpose rooms just by changing the location of the furnitures. Flexible home uses a variety of open, semi open and closed spaces to accommodate with the vast spectrum of human needs and activities in other words a exible home secures the right of every occupants to have a personal space as well as a communal space.

29.12 m² Portable and Adjustable 400w Solar Panels 29.12 m² to use for solar panel instalments. Electricity is mainly used to power AC units, Water heaters and heating convectors. The at roof surface allows to install Portable panels . residents can relocate the panels to create new spatial con gurations and possibilities.

Fig9, 16Site Plan, District 22, Tehran

107,08 m² Photovoltaic Transparent Glasses on South facade and roof windows. The windows that are in direct contact with solar energy are equipped with transparent photovoltaic glasses

31,66 m³ Rain Water Tank 81 kWh Storage Batteries

81 kWh energy capacity to use as surplus storage, backup and power protection.

31,66 m³ of storage for the collected by 211,86 m² of hard surfaces on the roof, second oor terrace, courtyard and the sunken courtyard.

Private Terrace/ Mahtabi The private terrace is an ideal multi-purpose space. In a good weather one can play ,sleep, eat, … in a more private environment.

Outdoor Water Fountain The outdoor fountain is a ancient passive solution to cool down courtyards on dry summer days. This fountain mainly uses the rain water collected in the rain water tank.

The Sunken Courtyard An ancient solution to live comfortably in extreme summer days. The presence of this courtyard can radically improve the quality of living in times of extreme weather conditions. 18

Indoor Water Fountain The indoor fountain is a passive solution to cool down adjacent spaces.

Fig 10, Interior view of the Kitchen and Dining Room Since changing the location of the plumbing xtures is a hard and costly operation, in this house the only xed programs are the servant areas including kitchen and 20 toilets. However the focus in this interior design is to maximise negative space to avoid claustrophobic ambient of a traditional kitchen. The is less visual interference between the kitchen and its adjacent spaces. Render in Sketch Up.

Fig 11, The view of the main Entrance and the main axis that separates the ‘served’ from ‘servant’ Spaces. This is an architectural model based on the separation of servant from served space. This strategy creates various spatial opportunities for an architect to design exible multipurpose rooms. As seen in the render a powerful axis separates these to types of spaces. All the ser vant spaces/functions are placed on the left side of the axis;

Fig 12, Interior Design For A Double Height Multifunctional Room This interior Sketch is a possible outcome of a living scenario. The most important elements are the tilting windows that allow more control over passive and active cooling/heating as a well as visual/privacy control. Render in Sketch Up.

26 Maquette with the view of Fig 13, 3D the north facade

3. San Francisco House of Music Entry Proposal in collaboration with Mohammad Sadeq Kaveh and Farbod Hamidian AWR Competitions June 2016

AWR Competitions proposes the design of a new building inside the Golden Gate Park, San Francisco House of Music. The project wants to become an important link between the past and the present of the city.This new space, in addition to the Opera in the War Memorial Opera House, will be a place where new trends of classical and contemporary music will perform. The building will be a place where the community will be able to use the common areas and will enjoy the spectacles surrounded by the nature of the context.

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Fig 14,29Aerial view of the building in the Golden Gate Park San Francisco, Rendering via PS

Fig 15, Perspective of the main entrance to The House of Music. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Modelled in Sketch Up and rendering done via V-ray for Rhino & PS

Third Floor 3 Balcony 5 Classes 6 Lounge 7 Restaurant 8 Administration

Second Floor 3 Balcony 4 WC 5 Classes 6 Lounge

First Floor 1 Entrance 2 Lobby 3 Hall 4 WC 5 Classes 6 Lounge 7 Shop

4. Qatar 2022 World Cup: Al Khor Central Transportation Hub Proposal for The Studio ‘A-Live’ Under The Supervision of Bruno Peeters in Collaboration With Pouya Hamedi KU Leuven January 2021

Al khor central station is an attempt to create a truly sustainable train station that not only lowers its environmental impact to a minimum, but also bene ts its city and surroundings. The design highlights a slanted roof and three openings through the site, in order to facilitate natural ventilation. Through our vents and air intakes, we were able to direct air through our station and create a pleasant environment in a hot climate like Qatar’s. The roof is slanted in a way that along taking in cool breezes coming from the sea, protects the building against hot winds which potentially become a sand storm from the south west. Also, the electrical energy needed for the mechanically ventilated waiting rooms, lights and car chargers is provided by the 450W high ef ciency solar panels placed on an area of over 13.000 sqm through the site. All the transportation from and to the station happen from the inside, providing a seamless experience. Electricity is provided by over 13.000 sqm of solr panels installed on the site ( Fig35,36). We chose 450W industrial solar panels provided by Sunpower. They produce some of the most ef cient and reliable solar panels available today. Each panel is 2sqm, meaning we can install over 6500 panels on the site. Considering (the average of) 12 hours of sunlight a day in Qatar, we produce at least 26MW of electricity (considering the dif culties). A normal train station requires 214KWh/sqm/year of electricity. This means we will need a maximum amount of 642MWh/year, 1.7MWh/day. The average football stadium consumes over 10MWh of electricity during a game. Therefore, Al khor station will be able to provide enough power for the World Cup stadium nearby, while making enough power for the city as well. (an average house uses 600KWh of energy per year, meaning the station can power 20.000 houses while generating its own + stadiums energy).

Fig 16, View of the Al Khor Metro Hub entrance

Fig 17, Section with the main components in regards of natural ventilation

Fig 33 - The entrance acts as the main air intake, while the roof directs sandstorms away. Controllable openings on the roof guide air out on normal days, closing during storms.

Fig 30, Main controllable air vent in the back of the building, guiding air out after it has circulated the lower oors. This vent is shut during storms.

Fig 31, Air is directed by a vent and blown over pools on the lowest level, passively cooling down the station. This is possible due to Qatar’s low (yearly average of 59%) humidity levels.

Fig 32, Two openings in front of the building provide air for the levels below. These vents are controllable and shut during storms.

Fig 18, Analysis of The Aerodynamics of The Roof And The Natural Ventilation Performance With CFD in various zones of the Hub. 37

Fig 19, Bird’s Eye perspective over the main entrance the the Al Khor Central Metro Hub

Fig 20, Aerial view of the Al Khor Metro Hub and the surrounding context

Fig 21,View over the Al Khor Metro Hub and the surrounding solar cell farm - 3D in Sketch Up

5. Project La Reine ( The Queen ) Client: Import Export Architecture Role : Project Architect Sep 2022- Oct 2023 Tasks: On Site Measurements - On site Investigations on historical building techniques - Preparation of building permit - Preparation of construction drawings - Link to the Website

At Place de la Reine 1030 Schaerbeek, an urban renewal project for neighborhood meeting and student housing is developing on behalf of Renovas. Under the imposing dome of St. Mary's Church and on the square behind it (future car-free zone), 3 original 19* century residential buildings will be transformed and connected. The facades and the dividing walls are approached from a historical and recuperative perspective: maximum restoration and recuperation. The original structure evolves into an open house with many rooms with open internal en lades, split levels and cornices in cascade. At the back, the original back-house studio is reconstructed for functions of public encounter. The student pool with event space and public forum will have an open public plinth at the bottom with grand cafe, info point and art window that connects through a green public passage to the hidden historic garden of the House of Arts. The urban views of the site and the connection with the House of Arts are architectural heritage and are approached and elaborated by the design team with respect for the historical contextuality. The original volumetry of the 3 residential houses is topped by a recessed new building volume in a light structure that provides the 13 student units with a double-height common space, residence terraces and captivating vistas to the public square, church dome and the secret walled garden.

Fig22, Back Facade rendered in PS

Fig23, Example from Execution drawings drawn in AutoCad. Including demolition, construction & Fire safety Plans

Fig24, Example from Execution drawings drawn in AutoCad. Including Fire safety plans, Sections and Construction details

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