Azadeh Rabbani Architecture Portfolio Safa Restaurant interior
Azadeh Rabbani LEED Green Associate, Associate AIA
Phone: 814-206-4272 Email: azadeh.rabbani@gmail.com Address: 1233 Newton St. NE, Washington, DC 20017
Education Master of Architecture, May 2012 The Pennsylvania State University Sole Recipient of the University’s Graduate Fellowship Emphasis: BIM, Sustainable Building Design, Biomimicry, Building Skin, Parametric Design
Master of Architecture, June 2003 University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, Thesis topic: Residential prototype infill
Skills Proficient in: AutoCad, Revit Architecture, 3Ds MAX, SketchUP, Photoshop, Illustrator, IN Design, Ecotect, Green Building Studio Familiar with: VRay, Artlantis, Rhino, Grasshopper,Autodesk Vasari, , Geomagic, Pepakura, Z-Corp, Maya
Publication & Research Proceeding: Jackson, B., K. Kim, R. Graff, A. Rabbani, C. L. Johnstone, D. F. Keefe. “Immersive VR for Visualizing Ancient Greek Rhetoric.” IEEE, March 2012 Book: Rabbani, Azadeh et. al The Architecture of Loft Port: Qeshm Island, Qeshm Free Area. Tehran, 2001 ISBN 964-06-0585-9 Thesis:Naturally Inspired Design, Investigation Into the Application of Biomimicry in Architectural Design, 2012
References Christopher Johnstone, Associate Professor, Relation: Current Employer, Email: clj3@psu.edu, Phone: 814-865-1948 Ute Poerschke, Associate Professor, Relation: Professor, Email: uxp10@psu.edu, Phone: 814-865-4238 Reggie Aviles, Instructor of Architecture, Relation:Teaching assistant, Email: raa121@psu.edu, Phone: 814-863-2453
Professional Experience College of Liberal Arts, Pennsylvania State University 3D Modeler,
June 2010 - Present
• Creation of computer-generated architectural models and renderings of selected examples of ancient Greek settings for oratory; the work will be included in the book that Prof. Graff and Prof Johnstone entitled "Greek Rhetoric In Situ: Sites of Rhetorical Performance in Ancient Greece."
Department of Architectural Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
August 2009 - May 2010
Teaching Assistant, • Instructed Basic Design and Research studio to second-year Architectural Engineering students
Toorangaan Bana,Tehran-Iran Architect,
March 2005 - June 2008
• Provided conceptual design, 3D-renderings, construction documents, shop drawings • Delegated tasks to 4 junior team members. • Responsible for site visits and reports during construction phase. • Presented ideas to potential clients resulting in being hired for numerous projects including the interior design of a 280000 sq.ft. shopping center. • Attended client meetings and communicated clients comments and needs to the design team. • Proposed the design concept and created the renderings for the national Qom city’s main square competition, the design won the 6th place amongst 40 firms nationwide. • Designed the graphics of the company’s web site: www.toorangaan.com, logo, stationery, and catalogue.
Future Techniques Consultants,Tehran-Iran Architect, • • • •
August 2004 - March 2005
Supported and assisted the lead architect through visualizing concepts, and design development. Provided photorealistic 3-D renderings for competitions and client presentations. Worked on details and construction documents for a residential high rise building in Tehran. Managed a group of 2 architects and supervised them on their shop drawings.
Art
Architecture
Content Online Portfolio: http://issuu.com/azarch
Interiors
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Sketches
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DigiFab
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Photography
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Parametric Design
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Skin Design
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Competition
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Restaurant
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Lobby
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Shopping Center
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Solar House
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Safa Gate
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Exhibition
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Housing in Tehran
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Facade
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Lobby
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BIM
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Construction Docs
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OfďŹ ce Furniture
Photography Date: Various
Landscape Design
Interior Wall and Pavement Details
Design Project
Freehand Sketchings and Paintings Media: Drawing Pencil,Charcoal, Pen, Marker, Color Pencil, Ink, Watercolor Date: Various Type: Personal Artistic Images
Visual Notes
Visual Notes
Design Project
Water Color Paintings
3-D print of the horn bug
Process of Digital Fabrication Media: 3Ds Max, Pepakura, 3D Printer, Z-Corp Date: January 2009 Type: School Project, Digital Fabrication, Rapid Prototyping
3-D print of the deformed object
Plan
Unfolding the geometry with Pepakura
Rapid prototyping is one of today’s main architectural design tools. In order to gain the knowledge and the skills necessary a program in the digital fabrication studio was defined. The program was to take a natural shape and through a series of digital deformations transform it into an architectural space. A horn bug was the natural object. It was first laser scanned then the point cloud was imported into a program called Geomagic. This program helped assemble the point cloud and modify it into a seamless watertight object and ready to be 3-D printed. A number of deformations in the 3DSmax was applied to the original horn bug which created interesting shapes and spaces. The process of deformation headed towards a more abstract shape and was later fabricated using plywood by aid of CNC router using the Visual mill program.
Paper model
Assembled point cloud
Lattice
Twist
Architectural space inspired by natural form
The process of deformations with modifiers in 3Ds MAX
Wave
Push
Symmetry
Decimate
Lattice
Parametric Skin Design Media: Grasshopper,Rhino, Ecotect, 3Ds Max,Excel Date: March 2010 Type: School Project
Final Surface
Lighting level analysis in Ecotect
In this project the aim was to utilize a parametric design process in conjunction with a conceptual day lighting analysis to model a complicated surface and calculate the optimum size for openings at each given point. Three curved lines defined the surface and the rest of the geometry was generated through a primary grasshopper script. In Ecotect, daylight analysis was performed on the surface. The numbers from the Ecotect daylight analysis were then fed into the script. The script was defined in a way that created smaller openings where higher lighting levels are available and vice versa hence optimizing the openings based on the daylight parameters. The advantages of this process is the automatic regeneration of the final geometry according to primary data.This script can easily be used to generate any other geometry, with any other orientations in any other climate and day lighting conditions.
Design Process Listed lighting levels in Excel
The geometry regenerating based on the change of parameters
Script Calculating opening size based on daylight analysis
Prevailing Wind Direction
Ecotect orientation analysis
Optimum Orientation Location: New York City, New York, USA Orientation based on average daily incident radiation on a vertical surface Under heated stress:1703.2 Overheated stress: 61.7 Compromise:182.5 Source: Weather Tool Ecotect
According to Ecotect weather tool the best orientation for a building in this site is 182 degrees this enables the building to take the most advantage of the southern sun avoiding overheat in summer and increasing winter heat gain. Form: The curvature in plan increases its souther sun exposure. Also aerodynamic form towards the prevailing wind direction minimizes the load on structure. Site Resources: The vegetation is a natural sun block for the summer and lets in winter light. It also provides a natural filter from the urban noise. Due to the great heat capacity of water, lake has a somewhat constant temperature throughout the year. By incorporating air tubes deep in the lake and preheating or pre cooling the air and pumping it into the building reduces the energy used for air conditioning.
Light from interior and exterior and with the help of lake reflection create a varitey of lighting schemes during day and night
Museum in Central Park NYC, Building Skin Design Media: Autocad, 3Ds MAX, Ecotect Date: May 2009 Type: School Project, Responsible for Architectural Design, Revit Model, Interior Design, Renderings, Construction Documents
Cool air that passes over the lake goes through the cavity from the bottom of the building it is then heated up by interior spaces. Heated air naturally moves up to the green roof where it is let out or kept in depending on the temperature. The second layer of the facade consists of operable louvers and a glass partition with vents on top and bottom to allow for air circulation throughout the moderate temperature periods. The vents are also equipped with dehumidifiers to filter the summers humid air. The space between these two layers acts as an additional insulator and buffer zone.
The building’s foot is receded and the top is advanced this form shades the steep summer sun while letting the winter rays in
Summer light is shaded
Green roof acts as insulator reducing the cost of heating and cooling Green Roof Openings
Openings
Winter light is penetrated and controlled by interior louvers
Operable grate for air circulation
Double joint for openable windows
ETFE roof bubble
Vents are installed in the glass layer at the top and the bottom of the floor to allow for natural ventilation when ever needed.
ETFE clamp
Gutter
Waterproof Membrane Insulation
Steel Support plate
Interior Glass Primary Steel Structure
Absorbing Frit on ETFE Foil
highly insulated ETFE foils
Reflective low emissivity fritted ETFE Foil
OUTSIDE
INSIDE
Variable Etfe Shading “Open” State
OUTSIDE
INSIDE
Variable ETFE Shading “closed” State
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All the drawings in this project are freehand
Sunken garden
North
Pool
Shower
Garage
Basement
This school project was to design a single family house using green passive strategies. The design takes the most advantage of the natural resources. The southern facade is covered with two greenhouses to take the most advantage of sun exposure. The air is heated up and sucked into the house by the vacuum made on the northern side inside the sunken yard one level below. The openings make ventilation possible during summer time.
The Passive House Media: Hand Drafting and Freehand Rendering, Ink on Velum Date: January 1999 Type: School Project
North Elevation
Bedroom Guest room
Kitchen
Master Bedroom Living room
Dining room
Bedroom
Sitting room
Greenhouse facing south
Ground Floor
South Elevation
2nd Floor
West-East Section
Southern side wall section
Green Roof section
To avoid the harsh light of the sunset vertical blinds were placed in front of western windows. Bedrooms Which are placed on the second level have no opening to the west side to mitigate heat gain and relieve the overall cooling load. Since the most heat exchange of a building is via the roof, The green roof is an ideal thermal insulation for the building. Also the green roof saves it from the harmful UV rays and prolongs the life of the roof. The house’s hot water is provided by solar thermal systems that is mounted on the roof. Just below the ground under the green house rocks are stacked to store heat during the day and give back heat at night time. Fans are placed at the upper and lower parts of the walls to enable air circulation.
Vertical blinds control western sun
Operable window
Fans for air circulation
Thermal mass
Sunken Garden
West Elevation
Concept
Process drawings
Site Analysis
Unlived Space
Flexible Order
Independant cells Lived Space
Order acting as the main structure for the lived space
Developing Connector
In Tehran like any other developing city there is van urgent need for a building prototype to end the chaos and provide for a reasonable city development. Right now the process of house building does not follow any particular order or regulations. Old buildings are demolished and new ones are constructed, as an isolated box, oblivious to their context. In this study the conclusion reached was that the best order for any developing system is an organic order. To apply this order to buildings, two main steps need to be taken. First studying the human habits and lifestyle and second finding a main structure which will contain the human lifestyle, considering its ever-changing nature. The scheme creates a dynamic space where public and private realms coincide. The design denies the traditional isolated cube that previously inhabited the site. By conglomerating few adjacent sites and transforming them into a 3 dimensional environment it provides a common urban grain that is faithful the unique character of each individual building and yet is part of the larger urban scale.
Residential Infill in Tehran Media: AutoCAD, 3Ds Max, Freehand Sketches Date: June 2003 Type: School Project, MArch Thesis
Integration
West Elevation
Terracing creates flexible 3 dimensional spaces and varied views
Vertical and horizontal access
Perliminary Prototype
South Elevation
East Elevation
North Elevation
A hierarchy consisting of private space, semi private space, partial public spaces and public spaces creates a variety of spaces to satisfy the everyday human life and needs. The result is designing a cell which in itself is complete and yet is able to develop and change according to different conditions.
North
East-West Section line
Site Plan
Cross Section looking up the slope
East-West section across the slope
Looking up the Slope
Plan Type
Ecotect Shadow and Orientation Study
Terracing allows classroom access to greenroofs and encourages kids interaction with nature
Concepts The school district wanted to become the leader in sustainable design not only to reduce energy and life cycle costs but also as an educational tool for the next generation. Hence the design team decided to not only incorporate sustainable strategies but also make an statement by the monumental image of the building. This project was done in a BIM studio environment. The idea was for all engineering disciplines to collaborate during the design stage. The project was modelled in Autodesk Revit. All the disciplines were involved in the very early stages of the design and were able to predict the possible challenges involved with every design decision.
Cutting through the mass with lighwells, allows light to penetrate the interior spaces
Solar panels alongside the southern facade for maximum exposure
Stacking the levels reduces footprint and increases southern sun exposure
K-12 School_BIM Media: Autodesk Revit,Ecotect, IES, Navisworks Date: May 2009 Type: School Project, Responsible for Architectural Design, Revit Model, Interior Design, Renderings,
Footprint
Southern Exposure
Plan Level 1
Plan Level 2
Plan Level 3
Roof Plan
Southern facade
Atrium Solar Study
Design Goals This design satisfies numerous goals such as natural lighting for every single classroom which is proven to improve learning performance, monumental expression, avoiding long dark hallways, improving the circulation in the building since space arrangements are more clear, creating more interactive spaces in 3 levels, creating greenhouse effect, ability to grow vegetation inside the building and hence increase kids contact with nature, ability to incorporate solar panels, evacuated tubes and heat recovery on the highest level.
Main entrance
Sections
The effect of lightshelves on the interior lighting of the classrooms
Depth of the lightshelves and the angle of the solar panel optimized for maximum PV performance and optimum classroom lighting
Structural analysis
Analysis
Model loaded into Navisworks for clash detection
The information from different disciplines were gradually added to the model and tested for clash detections. The iterative nature of BIM design process allows for the creation of a feedback cycle in which the analyis of the model will add new information to the model and hence improve the design in a seamless workflow between multiple diciplines and software platforms. During the course of project the design developed and changed a few times but the process of updating all the drawings was either instant or with little effort. The construction documents were generated in real time. Because there was less time spent on the actual construction documents more time and effort was dedicated to the design stage. Clash Detected
Clash Detected
Correcting the Model
Crowd paths Landmark 1
Concept
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Focal Point Crowd paths Natural ventilation diagram
Landmark 2
This project was designed as part of a nationwide competition. The program was to design the space between the city’s two most important landmarks and provide amenities, parking and shopping center to service the tourist visiting Qom city in Iran. Pilgrims from all over the country and even from neighboring Arab countries come to visit the tomb. This mass of population require a large number of parking spaces and the existing condition people parked in the dried river bed and created an unsightly scene. Underground parking seemed like the best solution for this problem. Four levels of parking spaces were provided underground along with the shopping center and the amenities to accommodate the visitors. Natural ventilation was made possible by light wells that went 4 stories deep all around the site. Two main sets of paths was designed to arrange the circulation of people. One main direct route emphasizing the axis which connects the mosque to the Tomb with an elevated court defined by a colonnade as a focal point. Water ponds along side the colonnade were incorporated to define the entrance to the shopping center while separating the crowd from the “resting� point of the plaza.
Site Plan
Imam Square Competition Media: Autocad, 3Ds Max, Photoshop Date: Februrary 2007 Type: Nationwide Competition, Responsible for Design, 3D Modeling, Plans, Sections, Graphical Presentation
The design won 6th place in this competition amongst 50 other competitors nationwide.
Local Material, Brick
Reflective pools
Vertical Green Spaces
Sequence of beams and columns create shaded area
Section through shopping center entrance
Section through shopping center and skylight
Section through elevated courtyard and shopping center
Main Building
Visual Connection
Initial Structure
Service Building
The project was to design a yard and a gate way to connect two office buildings one of which is a service building to the other. After observing the existing surface materials and form, a palette of materials was comprised. In contrast to the gray neutral aluminum color, the red elegantly textured travertine stone and the usage of horizontal lines provided a visual link between the two separate office building. A complete set of detailed drawings were provided. To ensure quality implementation of the design, the project was closely monitored during the construction phase. Shop drawings and intricate detailing was provided as necessary. During Construction
Safa Entrance Gate Media: Autocad, 3Ds Max, Photoshop Date: March 2007 Type: Toorangaan co. Design Project, Responsible for Design, 3D Modeling, Detail Drawings, Site Visits
3-D Rendering of the Design
Elevation
Street View of the Competed Project
Main Building
Service Building
Plan
Alucobond Black
Alucobond Black Alucobond Black
Red Travertine Glass Block
Door Dimensions
Black Granite
Lighting and material detail
View from inside the courtyard after completion
Main building’s exit
Service Builvding’s Entrance
After
The courtyard between the two buildings was paved using the same red travertine as the entry gate. The crossed lines forming a visual mesh that links the two building together. Being as subtle as possible the curved landscape shows a visual pathway from on building’s entrance to another.
Before Plan
Safa Courtyard Media: Autocad, Adobe Illustrator Date: March 2007 Type: Toorangaan co. Design Project, Responsible for Design, 3D Modeling, Detail Drawings,Site Visits
Inside the courtyard
View from the street
Louver Section
Louver paneling detail
Louvers installed
Sardar Jangal office building was situated along side a highway with 3 visible facades. Aluminum composite panel in two colors of charcoal and silver was chosen to accentuate on the floor levels and create texture. The Louvers made of aluminum composite panel in combination with reflective glass gives the building a very iconic and modern look. Careful planning and detailing and clear construction documents and close construction supervision ensured that the built example resembled closely the initial design.
Views from highway
Completed project
Window Panel
Corner Panel
Construction details
Aluminum Substrate
Construction Process
3D Rendering of the design
Sardar Apartment Complex Media: Autocad, 3Ds Max Date: August 2006 Type: Toorangaan co. Design Project, Responsible for Design, 3D Modeling, Detail Design, Site Visits, Shop Drawings
Substrate over existing structure Light shelf detail
Fire place
Mullion Detail
The initial design stage is a small percentage of the construction process and most of the time and energy is spent on the construction documentation to assure accurate execution. This page is a compilation of some of the projects I have been a part of and for which I have prepared construction documents and site visits.
Window detailing and specs
Initial structure
Substrate detail
Panel Installation
Construction Process and Documents Date: 2003-2008 Type: Construction Documentation and Site Visits
Poly Clinic
Wall section
Kitchen tiling
1:1 scale mockup of the side walk
Interior stairway
Ceiling detail
Interior Section
Plan detail
Administrative building Wall section
Curtain wall detail
Ceiling detail and specs
The Safa Restaurant serviced the employees of the large office building. The space was narrow and small. The flowing lines of the roof made of gypsum board created some dynamics and created the illusion of a larger space. Careful planning and detailing and clear construction documents ensured that the built example resembled closely the initial design View from the entrance
3d Rendering of the roof
Longitudal Section
Safa Restaurant Interior Media: Autocad, 3Ds MAX Date: January 2006 Type: Toorangaan co. Interior Design Project, Responsible for Design, 3D Modeling, Site Visits
Roof plan
Final stages of construction
In the Safa building’s lobby, a creative combination of various materials accompanied by careful use of lighting gives an impressive, contemporary look. The contrast of light cream and dark stone creates a modern color scheme along with woodwork that adds warmth and elegance a welcoming feeling that is expected of a lobby space.
Longitudal section specifying materials and dimensions
Entrance
Safa Lobby Interior
Horizontal section
Media: 3Ds Max, Autocad, Photoshop Date: February 2006 Type: Toorangaan co. Design Project, Responsible for Design,3D Modeling, and Construction Documents
Lobby Interior
In spite of the modest, brick facade of the building, bright colors are used for the interiors to liven up the dull desert context and ensure the dynamism of a contemporary shopping center.
Back alley facade from the terrace
Pavement layed out with different choices of color Qom is one of the most important religious and yet underdeveloped cities in Iran. This shopping center is block 1 of 8 of a larger developement project. Located in a developing section of Qom. The center’s potentials include both cultural and commercial aspects. Therefore, the design response was a combination of modern and traditional materials and motives including bricks, stone, and aluminum composite panels. Our group took over the interior design of this project in collaboration with the principal archiect. The brick used for the facade of this building was specifically ordered in a special size and color. The brick was manufactured locally and using traditional methods the finished color varied slightly. This worked to the advantage of this project considering the scale of this building compared to other surrounding buildings by creating an interesting organic texture while staying coherent with the context’s traditional fabric.
Parking roof installation
Parking walls
Parking rendering
Ammar Yasser Shopping Center Media: Autocad, 3Ds Max Date: June 2008 Type: Toorangaan co. Design Projects, Responsible for Design, Delegating Tasks to Junior Team Members, 3D Modeling, Client Meetings, Mateial Selection, Site Visits, Communicating with Contractors, Clients and the Main Office
Various alternatives for the rest room’s tiling, lighting and overall design was presented to the client
Towards the main entrance
Rear entrance stairway wall and ceiling detail
Main levels focal point 3D rendering
Second level looking down the void
During construction
Main Level Ceiling Detail
Rear entry wall section and ceiling detail
Due to the critical nature of this project each design decision required numerous options to satisfy the client. This necessitated an expansive knowledge of the available materials within the set budget. The great number of alternatives could potentially create confusion and cause indecisiveness on the client’s part. The role of the presenter of these options was crucial in pushing for the final decision.
During construction
First level hallway
Hallway
Lobby
Lobby area on the 6th floor where the offices were located
Final design alternative chosen 6th Level plan
Plan
Numerous alternatives were presented to the client with different pallets of material and colors
Inside the booth
Ceramic Exhibition Booth Media: 3Ds Max Date: September 2004 Type: Independent Design, Responsible for Design and 3D Modeling
View from outside
The booth was designed for a yearly ceramic exhibition in Tehran. Companies from all over Iran and some from Europe take part in this exhibition. The dark navy blue color provided a strong presentation background for each product. The warm wood color and lighting created certain focal points where emphasis was needed. The free forms create an interesting space while displaying the flexibility of the materials. Elements are designed so that in conjunction with the lighting create a playful environment and draw people inside the booth.
Isometric view
Reception area lighting Option1
Reception area lighting Option2
Waiting area
Common Ground Zagros office building accommodates 3 different factory’s central offices. As a result the type of clients accessing the building are very diverse. A low budget renovation was requested by the three companies demanding a clarification of the circulation and increased security while creating a classic atmosphere that will best represent the elegance of their brand.. An information desk was designed as the focal point of the small lobby. The flooring made of black and white granite stone cut with water jet guides the visitors, while the smooth curved lines on the floor reflecting on the false ceiling draw the eyes and add clarity and vibrance to this small space. The most challenging task in this project was keeping three different owners/clients happy. Numerous alternative designs were presented to them to make their final decision easier. Design Option 1
Zagros Office Building Lobby Media: 3Ds MAX Date: April 2008 Type: Toorangaan co. Interior Design Project, Responsible for Design and 3D Modeling
Final design, View from the lobby entrance
Coffee table made of sandblasted glass and MDF
As a design office Toorangaan Architects believed that the interior and the furniture should represent the designer’s image. A combination of sandblasted glass, dark MDF panels and textured fabric was used to design tables, bookshelves and partitions. The designs are very minimal and light to create a more transparent space. Bright color was used on the blinds to create a more interesting space.
Display stand made of sandblasted glass and MDF Partition made of thick textured fabric and MDF panels
Office Furniture Media: Autocad, Materials: MDF, Sandblast Glass, Fabric Date: April 2005 Type: Toorangaan co. Office Furniture, Responsible for Design, Material Purchase, Construction Supervision
Conference and presentation area