Ameer Mustafa Varzgani
Architect | Environmental Consultant
PORTFOLIO 2016
RESUME | 2016 Certified Architect PCATP/A-04246/14 Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani BIO: During my architectural training and practice in Pakistan, I came across variety of projects, such as, urban regeneration, newly built, retrofitting and interiors. In all of these projects, energy efficiency and the engineering of environmental design was always ignored and due to the lack of expertise and growing concern in this subject, I decided to commit my career towards environmental sustainability. I decided to specialize in a department that would engage me with real-life problems that can affect the built environment. Hence, I pursued my Masters of Architecture in Sustainable Environmental Design Program at AA School of Architecture.
Date of Birth: 29th Nov 1988 Nationality: Pakistani Contact: amvarzgani@gmail.com +44 7413696909 Flat 3, 78 Sheringham Avenue, Manor Park, E12 5PA, London, UK
The program has geared me with concrete theoretical background regarding thermal and fluid dynamics, as well as daylighting. In addition to this background knowledge, I have an experience of computational tools such as Radiance, DIVA, Rhino (LadyBug + HoneyBee), Ecotect, WinAir, OpenStudio and EDSL Tas which I believe will aid the team in practice. As part of your team, I will bring valuable experience from my academic background of working with various computational tools and employing the analysis in design schemes.
EDUCATION Sep 2014 - Feb 2016
Masters of Architecture (Sustainable Environmental Design) Architectural Association - School of 足Architecture, London, UK
Jan 2008 - Jan 2013
Bachelors of Architecture (Passed with Distinction) National College of Art, Lahore, Pakistan
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE June 2015 - Sep 2015
Environmental Analyst of Outdoor Areas of MUNET, Mexico TOA-Taller de Operaciones Ambientales, Mexico City
May 2014 - Sep 2014
Architect Asadullah Varzgani and Associates, Lahore and Quetta, Pakistan
Feb 2013 - April 2014
Project Architect Al-Imam Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., Lahore, Pakistan
Jan 2011 - Present May 2011 - Aug 2011
2
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
Freelance Architect OVA Architects | Osman-Varzgani-Asif, Lahore, Pakistan Architectural Intern Asadullah Varzgani and Associates, Lahore and Quetta, Pakistan
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH Feb 2016
April 2015 Jan 2015
May 2013 Jan 2013
Ephemeral Art Pavilion: A correlation between illumination and visual acuity M.Arch (AA-SED) Dissertation Project, London, UK Importance of daylight in art galleries MArch (AA-SED) Term II- Research Paper II, London, UK How to create a comfortable outdoor urban 足microclimate for London? MArch (AA-SED) Term I- Research Paper I, London, UK Urban Uplift of Gulberg Drain II: Waste-water 足Treatment Al-Imam Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., Lahore, Pakistan School of Art and Architecture: A Building of Places B.Arch (National College of Arts, Lahore) Dissertation Project, Lahore, Pakistan
AWARDS | EXHIBITIONS Oct 2015 2015
Organiser: DIVA Day 2015 Conference and Workshop at AA School of Architecture, London, UK MArch Studio Coordinator at AA School of Architecture, London, UK
June 2015
Participated in the AA Projects Review 2015 exhibition and represented AA Sustainable Environmental Design Graduate Program
Nov 2015
Represented AA Sustainable Environmental Design Graduate Program in Open Day at AA School of Architecture
Jan 2013
Awarded Distinction for B.Arch Thesis 2013 (School of Art and Architecture: a building of places) at National College of Arts, Lahore, Pakistan
May 2013 2011
Organiser of Annual Festival of National College of Arts, Lahore, Pakistan Incharge of National College of Arts, Lahore Hostel Affairs
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS Architectural Design Tools: Environmental Assessment and Design Tools: Adobe Creative Suite: Microsoft Office Suite: Free-hand Skills: Languages:
AutoCAD, Revit, 3D Studio Max (Mental + VRay), Rhino, Sketchup Ecotect, WinAir, Flow Design, DIVA for Rhino, Rhino Plugins (Grasshopper, Honeybee, LadyBug), RayMan, Open Studio, EDSL Tas, HDR P足 hotography for Analysis Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Word, Excel, Powerpoint Sketching / Drawing / Painting (Digital and Traditional) Native fluency in written and spoken English, Urdu, Persian and Spoken Hindi Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
3
4
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
PORTFOLIO | 2016
CONTENTS
DISSERTATION PROJECT | 2016
Ephemeral Art Pavilion A correlation between illumination and visual acuity Serpentine Galleries, Hyde Park, London, UK DISSERTATION PROJECT | 2013
School of Art and Architecture A building of places Lahore, Pakistan ACADEMIC PROJECT | 2010
Architecture and Democracy Provincial Assembly Building, Kashmir Muzafarabad, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan ACADEMIC PROJECT | 2010
The Oasis
The Children Resource Center Bahawalpur, Pakistan COMPETITION PROJECT | 2010
Vernacular Architecture The Children Resource Center Quetta, Pakistan PROFESSIONAL PROJECT | 2010
Waseem Jewellers
Flagship Store M.M. Alam Road , Lahore, Pakistan CONCEPTUAL SKETCHES | 2015
Modular Market Stall Design Strategic Design for Market Stalls Using Containers CONCEPTUAL SKETCHES | 2015
Urban Regeneration Scenarios Urban Regeneration Scenarios for Royal Docks, London CONCEPTUAL SKETCHES | 2015
Gallery Design Daylighting Systems
CONCEPTUAL SKETCHES | 2015
Lecture Space
Collapsable Lecture Structure / Pavilion
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
5
DISSERTATION PROJECT | 2015
NORTH
MASTER PLAN OF EPHEMERAL ART PAVILION
6
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
DISSERTATION PROJECT | 2015
GALLERY SPACE ‘A’ This research focuses on the correlation between illumination and visual acuity within an exhibition space. Light dominates the design of art galleries and museums because it has a considerable impact on [a] the visual experience of the visitors, [b] aspects of lightiing art and energy use and [c] the preservation of art. Museums and art galleries pose a difficult challenge, due to the display of materials that are sensitive to light radiation. In addition, contrast inside the space is one of the most important factors to enhance visual acuity and to enable a comfortable appreciation of the displayed work. Daylight has the potential to fulfill the required color and appearance. Therefore it is being used as the main source of illumination.
DISSERTATION PROJECT | 2016
Ephemeral Art Pavilion
A correlation between illumination and visual acuity Serpentine Galleries, Hyde Park, London, UK
To achieve and identify the key design parameters, the research started from a thorough study on the architectural design of exhibition spaces, followed by fieldwork and computational analysis of daylighting systems. On the grounds of the achieved conclusions, an Ephemeral Art Pavilion is being proposed next to the Serpentine Gallery, where it traditional sits its temporary Summer Pavilion. The proposed design aims to augment the experiential potential of visitors on their interaction with light, art and architecture.
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
7
DISSERTATION PROJECT | 2015
1. BASE CASE:
Dulwich Picture Gallery, London
2. CASE I:
Reflectors / Monitors
DESIGN PROCESS
CONCEPTUAL SKETCHES
SPATIAL CONFIGURATION 8
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
3. CASE II:
Rooflight Relocation/ Reflectors / Monitors
4. CONCLUSION:
Rooflight System / Inter-Dynamic Reflections
DISSERTATION PROJECT | 2015
NORTH
AXONOMETRIC DIAGRAM OF EPHEMERAL ART PAVILION
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
9
DISSERTATION PROJECT | 2015
INTER-DYNAMIC REFLECTIVITY
SECTION OF GALLERY ‘A’
10
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
DETAIL ‘A’
DISSERTATION PROJECT | 2015
Daylight Analysis at 12:00 PM, 21st June under clear sky condition
Contrast Ratio and Illuminance Analysis at 12:00 PM, 21st June under clear sky condition
Daylight Analysis at 12:00 PM, 21st June under overcast condition
Contrast Ratio and Illuminance Analysis at 12:00 PM, 21st June under overcast sky condition
DAYLIGHT ANALYSIS
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
11
DISSERTATION PROJECT | 2015
Exterior View from Kensington High Street
Exterior View from Serpentine Gallery
12
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
DISSERTATION PROJECT | 2015
Adjacent Gallery
Entrance to the lobby
Lobby
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
13
DISSERTATION PROJECT | 2013
Exterior View from West Side
14
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
DISSERTATION PROJECT | 2013
Exterior View from West Side
Art and architecture are two different forms of expressions, articulated in different manners. Early thoughts were that art and architecture belonged together. With the rise of the merchant class to power in the 19th century, the plastic arts began to lose their interdependency and to separate. It was due to the general fragmentation of the society into competing social class. This was further fragmentized into further specialized fields.
DISSERTATION PROJECT | 2013
School of Art and Architecture A building of places Lahore, Pakistan
Art and architecture were detached from each other that brought up in mastering them with different dimension. The situation between art, architecture and the other branches must be oblique, instead of vertical and horizontal. That transition should make one experience and becomes aware of dimension of time. The space should become responsible where ones imagination and inventions flourish. Hence, the research was conducted to bridge all the disciplnes together under same shelter. Painting, sculpture, performing art (theatre), films, photography and architecture became a real estate that often trade hands for money. Now, these forms are rarely to be under one big top. This separation enabled these form to influence on each other in ways that never happened before. In beginning of 20th century we started to find paintings and sculptures having direct influence on architectural design. It was their independency that allowed the disciplines to go beyond the limits and learn from each discipline. These different notions now are again inter-dependent on each other. Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
15
DISSERTATION PROJECT | 2013
CONCEPTUAL SKETCHES
Layout Sketch / Zonning / Connections / Program Analysis
16
Sculpture Court
Sculpture Court Connection
Entrance Lobby
Open Layout for Studios
First Floor Lobby
Folding Panels To Allow Flexibility (I)
Folding Panels To Allow Flexibility (II)
Folding Panels To Allow Flexibility (III)
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
DISSERTATION PROJECT | 2013
1. Site Massing
2. Intermediate Connections
3. Transperancy
4. Program Massing
5. Subtraction / Addition
y
6. Inter-disciplinary
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
17
DISSERTATION PROJECT | 2013
1
2
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
BASEMENT LEVEL
GROUND FLOOR LEVEL
FIRST FLOOR LEVEL
1. Parking 2. Auditorium 3. Art Store 4. Media Library 5. Sculpture Court 6. Workshop 7. Resturant / Cafe
1. Courtyard 2. Auditorium 3. Open Exhibition Space 4. Administration 5. Main Entrance 6. Looking Below 7. Parking Entrance
1. Auditorium 2. Open Assembly Space 3. Studio 4. Lecture Space / Drawing Studio 5. Open Exibition Space 6. Administration
1
18
3
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
2
1
2
3
4
2
1
2
3
4
SECOND FLOOR LEVEL
THIRD FLOOR LEVEL
FOURTH FLOOR LEVEL
FIFTH FLOOR LEVEL
1. Architecture Studio 2. Lecture Space / Drawing Studio 3. Open Exhibition Space 4. Art Studios
1. Architecture Studio 2. Art Studios 3. Lecture Space / Drawing Studio 4. Open Exhibition Space
1. Architecture Studio 2. Art Studios 3. Lecture Space / Drawing Studio 4. Open Exhibition Space
1. Architecture Studio 2. Art Studios 3. Lecture Space / Drawing Studio 4. Open Exhibition Space
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
6
2
DISSERTATION PROJECT | 2013
NORTH
AXONOMETRIC SECTION / FACADE SYSTEM
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
19
ACADEMIC PROJECT | 2010
Exterior View of Provincial Assembly Buidling and Accommdations Building
Exterior View of Accommodation
20
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
ACADEMIC PROJECT | 2010
Exterior View of Provincial Assembly Buidling
Translating democracy through architecture was an objective in this project. Using Edward T. Hall’s concept of the intangible zones of an individual human; Intimate zone (18” around the body), Personal zone (18”-4’), Social zone (4’10’), Public zone (10’-25’). Applying the same rule of the zones on the building with the same ratio will give us the common zones that the neighborhoods shares. As Democracy is rule of the people by the people for the people, then the same goes for buildings and spaces. This will directly bring us on the track of contextual architecture. So let the neighborhood decides where the structures should reside. By those intangible lines and spaces, we get a common area where all the Public zones are intersecting. Public Zones of any state are easily penetrated and the most comfortable zone, automatically decides our spaces and translating the definition of democracy in architecture. The building is decided by the neighborhood for the city.
ACADEMIC PROJECT | 2010
Architecture and Democracy Provincial Assembly Building, Kashmir Muzafarabad, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
The Structure will somehow conflict the idea of democracy. In democracy, nothing is fully agreed by anyone, because when you get into a position, as sense of individuality is built up. The spaces will translate the whole concept of democracy, how things go around. The hierarchy within the spaces leads to chaos which is shown through the structure (refer to Structural Plan). The spaces narrate how things work in democratic state.
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
21
ACADEMIC PROJECT | 2010
THEORITICAL AND CONCEPTUAL BACKGROUND Height Visibility Intimate Zone Personal Zone Social Zone Public Zone
_
_
+
+
_
_
Forces acting on Site
Forces acting on Site and Sculpting the Volumes
4
’
’
’
1
2 3 4
MASTER PLAN 1. Accommodation 2. Assembly Building 3. Outdoor Assembly Area 4. Parking
22
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
NORTH
Scale : Feets 0 25 50
100
150
200
ACADEMIC PROJECT | 2010
PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY BUILDING BLOCK
UP
UP
8'
+32'-0"
UP
UP P
U
P
U
P
B
B'
P UP
P
U
P
P P
P
P
PU
NORTH
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
NORTH
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS / WOMEN’S GALLERY
DOWN +40'-0"
DOWN
UP
B
V.I.P / PRESS GALLERY
B'
NORTH
B
ROOF STRUCTURE PLAN
B'
NORTH
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
23
ACADEMIC PROJECT | 2010
C'
C'
ACCOMMODATION BUILDING BLOCK
down
18'-10" 14'
UP
KITCHEN 8'-11"
STORE
MANAGEMENT
dump waiter
dump waiter
DINNING AREA
24'-9" UP
UP
UP
UP TUCK SHOP 10'
UP
MAIN ENTRANCE
UP
DOCTOR'S ROOM
8'-5"
4' 15'-7"
7'
6'
C
C
14'-11"
NORTH
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
C'
C'
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
NORTH
8' 1" 10'-02
8'
UP
UP
UP
DOWN UP
C
C
UP
NORTH
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
24
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
NORTH
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
ACADEMIC PROJECT | 2010
1" 87'-114 78' 8
56'-4 -4 45 8"
36'-8 -8 83 8"
SECTION OF PROVINCIAL BUILDING BLOCK
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
25
ACADEMIC PROJECT | 2010
A
WASHROOMS
B WASHROOMS LIBRARY
UP
6'
1" 8'-42
1" 8'-12
ADMINISTRATION
1" 6'-08
CONCEPTUAL SKETCH OF LIVE DUCT SYSTEM
UP
See Section AA
B’ EMERGENCY EXIT 1" 7'-84
AUDIO/VISUAL ROOM
+2'-0"
1" 6'-44
+2'-0"
+2'-0"
+3'-0"
MAIN ENTRY
12' MAINTENANCE/ STORAGE " 15'-45 8
SERVICES
0'-0"
A’
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
26
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
NORTH
ARIEL VIEW
ACADEMIC PROJECT | 2010
First Floor Level
Ground Floor Level Road Level Basement Level
SECTION AA
There is a fine balance between architecture and humanity. The buildings we design directly influence the way in which we live our lives, they direct and manipulate the way in which we engage with our social values, educational, commercial and spiritual needs, even our appreciation of the arts. This means the balance between society and architecture is in a constant state of flux, buildings and people evolve repeatedly; new buildings are built to facilitate our social development.
ACADEMIC PROJECT | 2010
The Oasis
The Children Resource Center Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Sustainable design -flexibly describes this new kind of architecture as “taking less from the Earth and giving more to people.� It ranges from being energy efficient and using nontoxic interior finishes to being constructed of recycled materials and completely powered by the sun in a arid climatic zone. The design offers an opportunity to create environmentally sound and resourceefficient buildings by using an integrated approach in architecture. The building promote resource conservation, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation features; consider environmental impacts and waste minimization; create a healthy and comfortable environment; reduce operation and maintenance costs; and address issues such as historical preservation, access to public transportation and other community infrastructure systems. The entire life cycle of the building and its components is considered, as well as the economic and environmental impact and performance. Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
27
COMPETITION PROJECT | 2010
EXPLODED AXONOMETRICS Roof
ROOFGround Floor 1. Wind Catchers
2. Amphitheatre / Exhibition Space
3. Open Lobby
4. Administration / Library
5. Reception
6. Audio Visual Room
GROUND FLOOR
BASEMENT
28
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
COMPETITION PROJECT | 2010
12'-10"
17'-10"
13'
+3.2m 9'-6"
+2.0m 12'
G.L. 0m
-2.90m
NORTH
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
Quetta, a city with harsh winters has its own characteristics which have been countered by the vernacular style of thick mud wall, with bamboo strengthening. Vernacular architecture, the simplest form of addressing human needs, is seemingly forgotten in modern architecture. However, due to recent rises in energy costs, the trend has sensibly swung the other way. Architects are embracing regionalism and cultural building traditions, given that these structures have proven to be energy efficient and altogether sustainable. In this time of rapid technological advancement and urbanization, there is still much to be learned from the traditional knowledge of vernacular construction. These low-tech methods of creating architecture which is perfectly adapted to its locale are brilliant, for the reason that these are the principles which are more often ignored by prevailing architects.
SECTION BB’
COMPETITION PROJECT | 2010
Vernacular Architecture The Children Resource Center Quetta, Pakistan
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
29
PROFESSIONAL PROJECT | 2013
NORTH
BASEMENT
SECTION AA
30
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
SERVICE / STORAGE FLOOR PLAN
FIRST & SECOND FLOOR PLANS
SECTION BB
PROFESSIONAL PROJECT | 2013
Exterior View of Waseem Jewellers
As a Project Architect, I was assigned this assignment of designing a flagship store for a renowned jewellery store known as Waseem Jewellers. The flagship store is a showcase for the brand. Unlike other stores within the chain, the purpose of a flagship is not to generate a profit. Instead, it has a particular job to do in drawing attention to the brand, broadcasting its brand status and marking itself out against its competitors. Hence, the aim was to create bold and full of itself design, where, everything it does, it does to get noticed. Not only the faรงade catches the eye, but it does provide shading from the strong southern direct solar radiation.
PROFESSIONAL PROJECT | 2010
Waseem Jewellers Flagship Store
M.M. Alam Road , Lahore, Pakistan Role: Project Architect Firm: Al-Imam Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., Pakistan
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
31
CONCEPTS | 2016
2015
Modular Market Stall Design Strategic Design for Market Stalls Using Containers
32
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
CONCEPTS | 2016
2015
Urban Regeneration Scenarios Urban Regeneration Scenarios for Royal Docks, London
Housing / Residential Development
Recreational Development
Business District Development Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
33
CONCEPTS | 2016
2015
Gallery Design Daylighting Systems
Case I
Case II
Case III
Case IV
5’ | 1.5m Controllable Horizontal and Vertical Louvers 115° - 120° Translucent and Clear Glass Combination
(to create a play with shadows inside the space and act as filter for desired color appearance)
20’ | 6m
Internal Reflectance Surfaces
Key
External Reflectors Painting Display Areas 60° - 65°
Recessed Background
(To increase the depth of field)
4’ | 1.2m
Reflected Ambient Light
14’ | 4m 17’ | 5m
34
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
0’0” | 0m
CONCEPTS | 2016
2015
Lecture Space
Collapsable Lecture Structure / Pavilion
Ameer Mustafa Varzgani | Portfolio 2016
35
Copyright Š 2016 Ameer Mustafa Varzgani All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photo-copying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publisher. For further information, contact: amvarzgani@gmail.com