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atiya nusrat
Atiya Nusrat
I'm an architect with a passion for designing spaces that blend functionality, sustainability, and social impact. With a Master's in Architecture from Anhalt University of Applied Sciences and extensive experience working on humanitarian and community-driven projects with organizations like IOM-UN Migration and BRAC, I strive to create meaningful, human-centered designs. My work, recognized internationally, is driven by a commitment to balancing aesthetic vision with social responsibility, and I'm always eager to engage in innovative projects that push the boundaries of architecture.
Academic Background
2022 - 2024
2012 - 2018
Master of Arts - Architecture (DIA)
Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
Professional Experience
2022
2020 - 2021
2019 - 2020
2018 - 2019
Architect_Assistant IOM - UN Migration
Architect_Assistant Technical Specialist
BRAC, Humanitarian Crisis Management Programme
Architect URBANA / Kashef Mahboob Chowdhury
Junior Architect Volume Zero Ltd
Achievement
Winner
DAAD Scholarship I 2022 - 2024
Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture
Nominated Robert-Oxman Award 2024 Best Thesis Award
Nominated Lars Lerup Award 2023 1st year Best Design Studio Project
Finalist
Lagos: City of Water 2020 International Architectural Competition
Winner
Dot Student Design Award (14th Cycle) 2019 Thesis Project Competition
2nd Prize
Berlin Bohemian Hostel 2019 International Competition
Autodesk AutoCAD
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
SketchUp
SketchUp – Vray Proficiency
Commendation-01 Berger Promising Design Award 2017
Citation
ACA'S 5th 5th International Design Competition 2017
1st Prize
ACA's 4th International Design Competition, 2016
Contents
Children’s Village
In Between
Bohemian Utopia
Children’s Village
Weaving an Inclusive School Complex into an Urban Retail Fabric
Master Thesis
Studio Master: Roger Bundschuh, Prof. Peter Apel
Year : 2024
Type : Educational Institute | Adaptive Reuse
Area : 39,000 sqm
Location : Müllerstrasse, Berlin
The project proposes transforming the abandoned
Conceptual Development
The diagram illustrates the transformation of an existing department store into a vertical village for children. The crumbling facade of the original building has been replaced with a modern design. Additionally, three courtyards and a sports hall have been incorporated into the structure. The rooftop car parking area has been repurposed into a school-yard and spaces for extracurricular clubs.
Added Mass
Subtracted Mass
Zoning Layout
Sport’s Court
School Yard
Extra Curriculum Club
Placing the classrooms on the outer periphery to maximise daylighting
Outdoor Garden
Courtyard
Entrance
Multi-Purpose Hall
Garden for Children
Swimming Pool
Central Courtyard
Study Garden
Sport’s Hall
Sport’s Hall
Conceptual Development
A central communal square serves as the core, fostering interaction and shared activities. Surrounding it are three distinct courtyards, each dedicated to a school. Strategic cut-outs enhance natural light while maintaining spatial separation and identity.
Car Parking Ramp
Car Parking
Existing Facade
The existing structure
Proposed structure
Sport’s Court
Library
School Yard
New Facade
Circulation
Stair to School Yard
Ramp to Kid’s Garden
Central Stair Sport’s Court
Stair to School Yard
Stair to Classroom
Ramp to Study Garden
In Between The New Bauakademie
Master’s | Design Studio 2
Studio Master: Prof. Peter Apel
Year : 2023
Type : Public Institution
Area : 10,125 sqm
Location : Schinkeplatz, Berlin
An open-house public forum dedicated to the advancement of education, science, research, art, and culture within the domain of construction. Functioning as both a building and an exhibition, it aims to embody the principles of sustainability.
This project celebrates an innovation is the rotating core—L-shaped elements pivoting at right angles on each floor, shaping diverse spaces for collaboration, exhibitions, and leisure. Eliminating traditional hierarchies, the design invites access from all four sides, promoting inclusivity. Constructed entirely from timber, the building achieves zero-energy goals, with a modular grid and removable curtain systems enabling flexibility. The vision transforms the Bauakademie into a living art form, where users become curators, continually reshaping the space to reflect their evolving needs and creativity.
Conceptual Development
The former Bauakademie 4 stories with 5.25m floor height
Double Height Shared Spaces for Exhibition + Workshop
Design Proposal (4+1 stories) for intimate small or lager flexible office spaces
Rotating Sculptural Fire Stair Core - creates unique corners in each floor to provide differnt functions
U Shaped Floor rotates in each level to create a double height space and connection with terrace
Open Floor Plan with CLT Structure
Adding Green Roof on the Top Floor
Bohemian Utopia
Hostel in Berlin
International Competition | 2nd Prize Berlin Bohemian Hostel
Year : 2019
Location : Kunsthaus Tacheles, Berlin
A subterranean hostel at the historic Kunsthaus Tacheles aims to harmonize bohemian philosophy with environmental preservation, fostering cultural exchange while respecting the site's heritage. The design features terraced courtyards under a transparent inclined glass roof and a green park above, creating a utopian space where humans, nature, and art coexist.
This project explores the synthesis of history, nature, and human habitation through an architectural intervention that reimagines coexistence. Situated at the historic Kunsthaus Tacheles, the design acknowledges the site’s cultural significance while addressing the bohemian philosophy of living harmoniously with nature.
Conceptual Development
The concept emphasizes minimal environmental disruption by situating the hostel below ground level, preserving the site’s visual and historical integrity. A central courtyard, layered with terraced communal spaces, fosters interaction while a transparent, inclined glass roof introduces natural light and provides insulation from Berlin’s harsh winters. Above ground, a revitalized park and sculpture garden establish a seamless connection between architecture and nature. This green space re-emerges as a public realm where art, history, and the bohemian ethos coexist. The design achieves a utopian vision of shared existence—where diverse philosophies meet without compromising environmental stewardship or historical preservation.
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