SYED ARSHAD graduate + professional work samples
RESUME
Nationality: Indian Marital status: Single Age: 28 years
SYED ARSHAD
(COA,India license no.: CA/2011/53612)
41, Fitzroy square, London-W1T6AQ, UK +44 7448364216 +91 9840191621 ar.arshad@live.com
EDUCATION Master of Architecture [M.Arch], EmTech ( * Distinction) Sep 2015 - Jan 2017 AA school of architecture, London, UK Bachelor of Architecture [B.Arch] 2006 - 2011 School of Architecture & Planning, Anna University, Chennai, India
EXPERIENCE - 3.5 years Project Architect at Triple O studio, Chennai, India 1 year [Jun ‘14 - Jun ‘15] Collaborated previously with Triple O studio, Chennai on many architectural competitions Architect at Mancini Enterprises, Chennai, India 2.5 years [Nov ‘11 - Jun ’14] Internship at Thirdspace Architecture Studio ,Belgaum, India [ Jun ‘09-Oct ’09]
REFERENCES Michael Weinstock, Director, EmTech, AA school, London
mweinstock@aaschool.ac.uk +44(0)2078874000
Niels Schoenfelder, Director, Mancini Enterprise, Chennai
niels@mancini-design.com +91-44-2461 4000
Tahaer Zoyab, Principal, Triple O Studio, Chennai tahaer@tripleostudio.com +91 9445394898
ACTIVITIES Attended Intro to Robotic Fabrication workshop at AA Hooke Park, UK [2016] Attended the AA visiting school India - Hyperthreads in Bangalore [2012] Assisted Gehl Architects and Madras Office for Architects and Designers in a Public Life Survey for the pedestrianisation of T-Nagar area, Chennai [2010] Member of a research team with AARDE Foundation, Chennai and The Netherlands embassy for the study and documentation of Dutch structures in Pulicat and Sadras near Chennai, India [2010] NASA(National Association of Students of Architecure) Unit Secretary of my college [2008-2009] Rotract club member and director of my college [2006]
SKILLS 3D Modelling & Rendering SketchUp Rhino Urban Network Analysis Grasshopper Space Syntax (network analysis) Karamba (structural analysis) Panelling tools & LunchBox (panellization) Lady Bug (environmental analysis) Kuka PRC (Kuka robot toolpath interface) Octopus (Multi-objective genetic algorithm) Anemone 3DSMax VRay Revit Drafting & Graphics AutoCAD Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Digital Prototyping Experience with CNC milling, Laser cutting, 3D printing Robotic fabrication (basics within Grasshopper) Scripting with Python (basic within Rhino/Grasshopper environment) Video/Audio editing with Premiere Pro Microsoft Office Good communication skills & team ethic Languages: English, Hindi, Tamil Complete works: Online Portfolio
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS Thesis Commendation (M.arch, AA EmTech 4th term): “Adaptive Urban Hillscapes� - a densified urban system adapted to a context of slope terrains, that can serve as a urban supply system [2017] Guggenheim Helsinki competition entry featured: Label Magazine [2014] Emirates airlines Skywards Future Artists commission for designing a graphic for their membership cards [2013] Pidilite Award for Excellence in architectural design [2011] Birla white Yuva Ratna design competition [2010] - 2nd prize Urban Art competition conducted by Anna University [2010] - 2nd prize
GENERATED URBAN TISSUE
5 NETWORKS
GENETIC ALGORITHM
URBAN SUBDIVISION
LOCAL NETWORKS
BUILT FABRIC + OPERATIONAL PUBLIC SPACES
ADAPTIVE URBAN HILLSCAPES
Multi-objective optimization of urban clusters - plot subdivision, networks , public spaces & building morphologies
EmTech, AA school of architecture, London TEAM: 3 members 4th term Thesis (*Thesis Commendation) Sep ‘16-Jan ‘17 ROLE: Research, ecological/topographical analysis, design development VIDEO , optimisation with GA,computational design evaluation, network analysis
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2 WETLAND+RESERVOIR NETWORK
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LANDUSE MAP -risk assessed -soil loss assessed
BUILDING MORPHOLOGIES- Adapted from indigenous building types
Low density building type
Medium density building type
ASSESSING MICRO-CLIMATE WITH NATURAL FEATURES Ground Radiation: 4708456kWh/m2 1 Jan 1:00 - 31 Dec 24:00 kWh/m2 160< 144 128 112 96 80 64 48 32 16 0
High density building type
Synchronically generated dense urban system adapted to a context of slope terrain and integrated with its inherent ecology; with efficient social connectivity and urban supply systems.
Chosen primary network Avg integration value: 0.71
Chosen secondary network Avg integration value: 0.36
Primary+secondary network- integration analysis Avg integration value: 0.95
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Overall network - Local integration analysis
avg 0.741
low 0.45
GENETIC ALGORITHM
Generated super blocks
Population density target: 50,000 habitant/sq.Km
RIPARIAN URBANISM
Population density target: 100,000 habitant/sq.km
EmTech, AA school of architecture, London TEAM: 4 members 2nd term Studio project Feb-Apr 2016 ROLE: Design strategy, computational model, Network and syntactical analysis, 3D visualisation.
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Final density gradient and clusters
Generated morphology distribution map - 150k/km 2 density target
Top view- 150k/km 2 density target
BLOCK MORPHOLOGIES
Block Types and body plans
Population density target: 150,000 habitant/sq.km
An exercise in evolutionary urban design investigating it at the scale of building, block and superblock using set of associative rules and density gradients to generate a new urban tissue of 1 sq.Km with redefined systems for 50,000-150,000 habitants/km2
ANISOTROPIC BI-LAYER MATERIAL SYSTEM
Vapor
Positive veneer piece + ve Z direction Acetate film -acts as inactive connecting & hinging
Negetive veneer strips - ve Z direction
Digital analysis- component with curve folded ribs has less structural displacement
Self Folding logic
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Embedded behaviour- flat bi-layer material autonomously morphs into a double curved component upon hydration
SELF ACTUATED CANOPY
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y²=2 h· H - h ² y (max) =50 mm h (max) = 1/2 H
steel tension cable magnetic release central guiding rod
open position closed position 4mm thk timber with laminated underside grain direction
CANOPY DETAIL
hyd[g]ro morph
EmTech, AA school of architecture, London TEAM: 3 members 1st term Studio project Oct-Nov 2015 ROLE: Research, material experiments & analysis, component design & detailing, 3D visualisation
A study of a natural system (pine cone) and an abstraction of its biological concept. With appropriate material exploration the biomimetic principles are established and applied to the development of a design component.
3. ROBOTICS INTRO- Hooke Park 2016
2. HYPERTHREADS- AA Visiting school 2012
1. MEMBRANE PLUS - AA EmTech Design Build project, 2016
make digital
1. EmTech, AA school of architecture, London Class Project 2. Hyperthreads, Bangalore, India TEAM: 4 members 3. Robotic Intro, AA Hooke Park TEAM: 4 members
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solar panels individually tilted towards south MS roof truss & column
performative metal screen
solar panels individually optimized
gutter
steel roof tilted towards south
MS framework
performative metal screen
PERFORMATIVE DESIGN
DETAIL- METAL SCREEN
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MASTER PLAN
1. AUTOMALL 2.MUSEUM 3.CAR DELIVERY/EVENT PLAZA 4.PUBLIC SENSITIZATION CENTER
hybrid facility for autopia aalternate fuel vehicles
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5.R&D CENTER 6.SERVICE STATIONS 7.R&D TEST TRACK 8.R&D SPEED TRACK
SAP, Anna Univ. , Chennai, India 10th sem Thesis project
Jan-Jun 2011
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Aerial view - showing the solar roof design
service shaft & car lift RCC monocoque construction
glazing with variable transparency
meeting room back office/ admin staff display area temporary discussion cubicles
SHOWROOM MODULE
View from the delivery plaza
With an emphasis on design process, this thesis seeks to address the development and promotion of alternate fuel vehicles through the design of a hybrid facility that encompasses- R&D -to- public sensitization -to- sales
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evaporative cooling
windward side
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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SANKALP CORPORATE
FIRM: Thirdspace Architecture Studio SITE: Hubli, India DATE: Jun-Oct 2009 TEAM: 2 members TYPE: Office space AREA: 400 sqm. ROLE: Design development, 3D vis., approval /workng/detail drawing
First phase of a corporate office for an IT company, on a sprawling green hill of 4 acres. The dynamic form takes off from the apex of the hill, capitalising on the windward side of the valley, strong cross ventilation is exploited with a water body on the south side.
corner glass boxes skylights bridges
staircase core
rigid insulation water-proofing membrane marine plywood base polycarbonate sheet on MS truss additional MS edge channel container- edge beam aluminium flashing container- corrugated top panel container- lateral joists mineral wool insulation gypsum board false ceiling mineral wool insulation MS plate welded to lateral joists finished timber flooring MS railing finished WPC deck floor rigid insulation water-proofing membrane marine plywood base aluminium flashing additional MS edge channel gypsum board false ceiling mineral wool insulation MS plate welded to lateral joists additional MS channel (longitudinal) container- lateral joists AC duct aluminium supports container- corrugated side panel MS railing sprayed-on PU insulation fireline board on plywood backing finished timber flooring additional MS channel (longitudinal) container- edge beam gypsum board false ceiling mineral wool insulation MS plate welded to lateral joists
double glazing with aluminium frame RCC grade slab & grade beam
DETAIL SECTION
art containers
FIRM: Mancini Enterprise DATE: 2012 TYPE: Art Gallery
SITE: Chennai, India AREA: 400 sqm. ROLE: Project architect
19 old shipping containers configured and assembled into a permanent art gallery on a riverfront site.
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Diag 1 - Maximum buildable area at G+1
Diag 2 - Zoning & grid dimensions as per vasthushasthra
TYPICAL DETAIL SECTION
landons house
FIRM: Mancini Enterprise DATE: 2012-2014 TYPE: Residence
1. Foyer 2. Formal Living 3. Courtyard 4. Dining 5. Kitchen 6. Guest room 7. Prayer/Pooja room 8. Family lounge 9. Kids bedroom 10. Master suite 11. Stairs
SITE: Chennai, India AREA: 500 sqm. ROLE: Project architect
Diag 3 - Exaggerated RCC stru
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critical north facade
Diag 4 - Large fenestrations as per context & introducing a skylight
Diag 5 - Metal screen for privacy, security & Vaulted skylight for diffused natural light
Overall proportions as well as internal divisions of openings, beam, slab heights align with the golden rectangle
VAULTED SKYLIGHT DETAIL
A high-end private residence to be used as an occasional house by a family of three, with features like a courtyard and skylight , in a tight urban setting
SECTION
Site photo - 29 feet cantilevered mass
stringer beam
cast in-situ concrete treads 8mm rebars 5mm plaster groove polished cement plaster(blue pigment) finish 16mm rod suspended from ceiling slab welded to rebars
Suspended Stair Detail
louvre house
FIRM: Triple O Studio DATE: 2014-2015 TYPE: Residence
SITE: Coimbatore, India AREA: 600 sqm. ROLE: Project architect
A large residence on a tight urban plot that made privacy a challenge. Nevertheless, protective open spaces were part of the planning concept with operable louvres providing privacy and shading
Progressive addition to the museum building A facade that is constantly in flux
Art module at a public place in helsinki
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Public Plaza Public Plaza Shop Shop Circulation Circulation Restaurant / Cafe Restaurant / Cafe Services Services Toilets Toilets Multipurpose Zone Multipurpose Zone Gallery Ticketed Gallery Ticketed Auditorium Auditorium Classrooms Classrooms Art Preparation Art Preparation Uncrating / Staging Uncrating / Staging Offices Offices Terrace Terrace Basement Basement Public Plaza Services - Pump Room Shop Services - Heat PumpSub-Station Room
Heat Sub-Station Electrical Electrical BIS Room BIS Room Storage - Art Toilets Storage - Equipment Art Multipurpose ZoneEquipment Ground Maintenance Gallery Ticketed Ground Crates Maintenance Auditorium CratesStorage Cold Classrooms Cold Storage Circulation
Restaurant / Cafe Services
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Art Preparation
Unloading Dock Unloading Dock
Uncrating / Staging Offices Terrace
Basement Services - Pump Room
Heat Sub-Station Electrical BIS Room
Storage - Art
Equipment Ground Maintenance Crates Cold Storage
Vertical distribution of programs
Unloading Dock
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In collaboration w/Triple O Studio - All glazing and windows have triple glazing with thermal/acoustic break. - Local pine wood for the cladding of shipping containers are thermo-treated DATE: Jul-Aug 2014 and also treated with pine-tar for longevity. Once the art is done on the surface, TYPE: Art museum (competition) a coat of lacquer is given as protection. - Services and infrastructure for the ‘art modules’ are taken up throughROLE: the MS Design lead hollow sections of the Lattice. - Precipitation over the art modules is also drained down through the Lattice. - Recycled steel is to be used for the Lattice.
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SITE: Helsinki, Finland To revitalise the South Harbour area, the design takes the museum AREA: 12100 sqm. into the city and to its people- beginning a new democracy in the TEAM: 6 members curation of art. The building would be a canvas in constant flux to bring together a diverse cross-section of the Finnish art scene.
+44 07448364216 ar.arshad@live.com