Bahareh Atash M. Arch M. Arch II OAA Intern
Contents: + Curriculum Vitae + Canadian Experiences + Competitions + International Experiences + Academic Projects
Curriculum Vitae COMPUTER SKILLS
+ Auto CAD 14-2013 (2D, 3D) + Autodesk Revit 2012 + Google Sketch Up Pro. 7 + Adobe Creative Suite 5 (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Acrobat) + Microsoft Office 2011
SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE 2013 Intern Architect MichaelMantzorisArchitect • 4 Fulford Place (4FP) • 79 Helendale • 1277 Wilson Road North (CRS) • Concepts On Wheels (COW) • Arahovitis Residence (P49) 2010-2011 Architect Mehraz Newsad Consulting Engineers Co., Tehran, Iran • Tisfoun Administrative Project • Sepehr Auditorium • Water Park in the Valley of Kermanshah 2008-2010
Freelance Architect, Project Manager Private Client, Tehran, Iran • Keykavoos (Dolat) Residential Building
2008
Architect Paramadan Consulting Engineers Co.,Tehran, Iran • Center for Disabled Children
2007-2008
Intern Architect Kalil Consulting Engineers Co., Tehran, Iran
2006-2007
Intern Architect Eyvan Consulting Engineers Office, Tehran, Iran
2004-2005
Design Intern Kalil Consulting Engineers Co., Tehran, Iran
2003-2004
Research Assistant Faza Scientific & Cultural Institute, Tehran, Iran
2000-2001
Design Intern, Draftsperson Professor Hariri Office, Tehran
COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS: 2013 2012 2007 2004-2005
Next Stop, Burnham Prize Competition, First place Evolo Skyscraper Competition, Not Cited Iran Industrial Trade Centre, Honorable mention Earthquake- Proof Residential Prototypes for the City of Bam, First Place
EDUCATION 2011 - 2012 1999 - 2007
Master of Architecture in Urban Design and Housing McGill University, School of Architecture, Montreal, Canada Bachelor and Professional Master in Architecture University of Tehran, School of Fine Arts, Tehran, Iran
Canadian Experiences:
1277 Wilson Road North (CRS) 4 Fulford Place (4FP) Concepts On Wheels (COW)
1277 Wilson Road North Michael Mantzoris Architect
This proposal is presented to renovate and restore of one-storey industrial building located in Oshawa. The existing brick building needs to be changed from a warehouse to a car wash for small construction equipment. Considering the size of the building, specific previsions were necessary according to part3 of Ontario Building Code. Premier proposed design responds main desires and needs of the client and in next step, conceptual idea for the elevations present a contemporary and sustainable design. Wide span of proposed opening not only brighten the interior space but also they are used for passive heating system of the building. In addition, the proposed window shades in facade provide a flexible system to get natural light. The proposed elevations present a bold and contemporary look from outside changing the old and monotonous impression of existing building.
Conceptual South Elevation
Ground Floor Plan
As-Built East Elevation
As-Built West Elevation
Section 1-A-1700
Conceptual Design - Wash Bay - Interior
Section 2-A-1700
Section 3-A-1700
Wall Sections
Conceptual Design - Service Bay - Interior
4 Fulford Place Michael Mantzoris Architect
This proposal is presented to renovate and expand of one-storey house located in Etobicoke. The decision to maintain the basement, first floor and brick facade was part economics, part sustainability and part the client’s desires. The proposed large openings provide a transparent living and dining space in ground floor. The second storey addition for new bedrooms has been added to the existing structure with minimum manipulation. Replacing the pitched roof with flat roof, proposing wide opening and employing cost-efficient materials are the efforts to create a contemporary and identical appearance.
Ground Floor Plan
South Elevation
Second Floor Plan
North Elevation
West Elevation
Section A-1710
construction Details
Section A-1700
Concepts On Wheels Michael Mantzoris Architect
This representation is based on premier design for an industrial building located in north of Toronto. One of the main ideas of original proposal was the bold intervention in the elevations proposing layers of perforated steel showing the name of the owning company in between. This layered steel facade also provides different shades during days on the open and glazed wall behind it and controls the natural light coming through the elevated interior space.
Floor Plan
East Elevation
Section B-B
Competitions:
WONDER BOX Form vs. Uniform - Generative Chicago BRT Bus Stops AMAZON WATER-SPROUTS reSTATE THE WHALE
Wonder Box
Competition Entry - Children Museum of Louisville Competiotion 2014 - With Hesam.T.Rostami
Wonder Box tries to bring the excitement of discovery and exploration. An opaque simple layered façade shows enough of the extravagant mysterious inside to attract children to the new Cabinet of Curiosity. Undulated surfaces are employed to make each level a playground while circular voids sliding over each other allow this landscape of fun to be continuous. Lifting and pushing certain areas of these layers provide room for various functions. At the ground level a lifted corner defines the entrance, facing the library and visible from the park. At the opposite corner, the auditorium has been shaped by pushing the ground floor layer toward the basement. Gift shop has been placed at the important corner of Broadway and Third Street, and administrative offices enjoy the calm SW part of this level. On the more flexible second and third levels all museum galleries are positioned including story, science, music and toys exhibitions while the fourth level is dedicated to the café, play-ground and natural exhibition with a small circular courtyard for outdoor activities. Narrow wooden bridges between two layers of facade allow curious kids to step in between and look at the street while being watched from both sides of façade. The main structure is wooden webs leaning on top of each other getting help from CLT load bearing walls and steel columns, all sitting on a conventional array of concrete columns in basement. For double layered façade, recycled plastic with different opacity is used to create a passive solar heating system and control the natural light. On the roof, transparent solar panels generate electricity for the museum and operable windows along with central void enhance natural air ventilation.
Entrance View
Steps to Make a WONDER BOX
Central Void and Ramp
Section
South Elevation
Last Floor View to Park
Form vs. Uniform - Generative Chicago BRT Bus Stops
Competition Entry - Burnham Prize Competiotion 2013 - First Place with Hesam.T.Rostami
This single-stage international design ideas competition, conducted by the Chicago Architectural Club, Chicago Architecture Foundation--in partnership with the Chicago Department of Transportation, the Chicago Transit Authority, and the Chicago Bus Rapid Transit Steering Committee, intended to catalyze iconic, sustainable, and functional design for representative corridors in Chicago’s planned Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. This competition is a vital component of the planning process for Chicago’s bold, new BRT transit initiative.
AMAZON WATER-SPROUTS Competition Entry - Evolo Competiotion 2013 - With Hesam.T.Rostami Tragic change in annual precipitation in Amazon has disturbed natural balance and hit its environment by heavy drought, fires and floods. During dry season, the vegetation is in its most vulnerable situation and needs to be assisted. Considering significant rainfalls during wet season, preserving a portion of this water can help the nature to deal with its intolerable dry season. This proposal suggests water storage spots among the forest, keeping absorbed rainfalls and releasing it gradually during hot seasons or rapidly in wildfires. These water sprouts contains two main parts, upper part collects the water of rainfalls and dews with their wide leaves on top and conduct it toward the lower part, trunk, that preserves and release the water.
UPPER PART of water sprout contains the water absorbents, solar energy collector and surveillance instruments. Two wide leaves open to the sky collecting a part of rainfall water and absorbing dews from the humid air of Amazon forest. Solar energy collectors, water filter, detectors and transmitting antenna could facilitate the process of aggregation. LOWER PART or trunk preserve the water during rainy seasons and turn it back to the natural cycle gradually during dry seasons.
reSTATE THE WHALE Competition Entry - Reperpusing Old Public Museum -Grand Rapids Michigan - 2013 - With Hesam.T.Rostami This proposal tries to bring a new life to the beloved yet vacant public museum, using the same principal it was once built on: to show everyone a portion of what’s happening inside. The main idea is to give this public space back to the children of today and also those of 50’s and 60’s, in form of a community center, using the forgotten potentials of State Street. Respecting the valuable memories most of the building would remain intact, however new activities like group recreational classes for children musical rehearsals and small libraries for seniors will use the space and also dioramas. To let more sunlight in, yet not disturbing the delicate darkness of the nave, the tail-end of museum is removed opening to a glass box which is added to be a showcase of activities inside. Here, through a bridge, additional staircases and an elevator, different levels and also the adjacent building with its hidden collection would be more accessible for everyone.
International Experiences:
Tisfoon Administrative Building Sepehr Auditorium-Renovation Keykavoos Residential Building Poonak Residential Building Ayine Roshan Primary School
Tisfoon Administrative Building MehrazNewsad Consulting Engineers Co.
This proposal was formed for interior design and constructional details of an administrative building Tehran. Presenting efficient and adjustable spaces was the main idea while applying new technologies have to be considered. Main Ideas: Presenting specific constructional details for entrance and stairs, Proposing a multi-functional interior space and flexible furniture for offices, Designing Adjustable facade
Basement Plan (Entrance, Parking, Store)
First Floor Plan (Administrative unite-Type1)
Typical Floors Plan (Administrative Unit-Type2)
View from Tisfoon Street showing Adjusable Wooden Sunshades in East Facade
Sepehr Auditorium-Renovation MehrazNewsad Consulting Engineers Co.
This proposal is presented to propose new spaces for auditorium with fast and compatible construction method Balancing existing conditions and new demands and proposing optimized option. Also necessary facilities are provided to equip this space to be used as an auditorium
Proposed Interior Plan
Bottom: Proposed Facade
Keykavoos Residential Building Personal Experience
In this project I was responsible to design a residential building in Tehran and in next step I was involved in construction phase to control the process and providing necessary constructional documents. Main Ideas: Close communication with clients and attempting to answer all their needs in design and getting their feedbacks in different phases, Following ideas from design process to construction phase, Communicating with different group of contractors, Estimating and balancing costs to achieve more efficiency
First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Two Upper Floors Plan
3D Modeling from first and second floor
Section A-A
South Facade
Poonak Residential Building Kalil Consulting Engineers Co.
This proposed design was shaped as an alternative for a residential complex in Tehran. Answering a wide range of needs with different types of residential units was the core idea of design while constructional factors have to be considered. Main Ideas: Considering variety in program, Designing efficient structure and plan, Proposing plurality of plans in faรงades based on local patterns
Bottom: Section from the Middle of Central Courtyard
Ayine Roshan Primary School Kalil Consulting Engineers Co.
This primary school was a component of an educational complex in a residential area. I was involved in design process, preparing and presenting documents and providing 3D modeling. Main Ideas: Considering standards to create efficient and comfortable educational spaces, Using natural light and connection with nature to shape exciting and vivid spaces, Designing flexible interior spaces and changeable furniture
First Floor Plan
Section B-B
Ground Floor Plan
Academic Projects:
Jean Talon Corridor: Re-Urbanism, Infrastructureal Barriers and Affordance Courtyard, Water, and Sky: A Day in the Life of the Jarchi Mosque in Bazar-e-Esfahan Residential Complex in Semnan
Jean Talon Corridor: Re-Urbanism, Infrastructureal Barriers and Affordance Urban Design Studio under the Supervision of Prof. Nik Luka- McGill University
Located at the center of the Montreal, the Jean Talon Corridor lies between the five municipalities of Mont Royal, Villeray- Saint Michelle- Parc Extention, Outermont, Le Plateau Mont Royal and Rosemont- La Petite Partie. Jean Talon Corridor itself is the boundary of Villeray-Saint Michelle-Parc Extention and the Rosemont-La Petit Partie. Characteristics: Immigrant Neighborhood: Indian, Chinese, Italian, African, Bangladeshi, Pakistanies and others Mixed-use Neighborhood: Shop, Restaurant, School, Cafes, Warehouses, Residences, Gas Stations, Commercial and Cultural institutions Three Metro Stations: Station Jean Talon, Station Castelnau and Station Parc Historical Structure: Canadian Pacific, the old railway station, which had been converted to a shopping store, Jean Talon Market and Casa D’Italia The selected site consists of 24 roads intersection through Jean Talon
Existing Condition
Hand Scketching of Main Interventions
Proposed Plan
Proposed Entrance to Market from Ste. Laurant St. with a Clock Tower Square
Main Ideas: Adoptable urban spaces in different seasons for pedestrian activities More pleasant spaces for pedestrian to encourage walking through this corridor Reinforcing legibility Improving Urban furniture to be used more sufficient and comfortable Increasing permeability Using available potentials such as Jean Talon Market as an urban magnet in large scale Diversity and excitement in experience of urban spaces Visual appropriateness Considering cultural aspects
Proposed Space at the Intersection with Ste. Laurant St.
Interventions: Defining new entrances to the market from south, Ste. Laurent Street with a new gate and pedestrian market corridor Defining a new tower square in the existing entrance of market from Jean Talon Street Presenting a multi-functional spaces in southern parking area beside the market which is adaptable with urban activities in different seasons Presenting pedestrian-friendly spaces around the market and through the Jean Talon Corridor Proposing a multi-functional open auditorium at the intersection with Ste. Laurent Street Defining urban edges in the intersection of Jean Talon and Ste. Laurent Street with green spaces and public building
Proposed Space in Southern Part of Market
Courtyard, Water, and Sky: A Day in the Life of the Jarchi Mosque in Bazar-e-Esfahan Final Report in Post Professional Master of Architecture under the Supervision of Prof. Robert Mellin- McGill University
In Iran, the ancient “Grand Bazar,” the main commercial center of the city, has been a multi-functional urban space providing many amenities that meet most of the needs of people. In this layered and complicated place, different functions and spaces are crafted next to each other and to serve the daily life of the people. However, recent changes have left most of these spaces, such as mosques, schools or caravanserai, abandoned, but there are still extant examples that seamlessly relate to their traditional physical contexts as well as to everyday life and local customs; in other words, they have managed to retain their viability. Jarchi Mosque, in the middle of Bazar-e-Esfahan, is one such place. A large number of magnificent urban spaces and mosques were created in the city of Esfahan, the capital of Iran, in the Safavid period. Between two majestic ancient parts of Esfahan, Naghsh-e-Jahan square and Masjid-e-Jam’eh, the bazar situates vibrant civic activities within a location making use of traditional urban and architectural forms. In the middle of the maze-like paths of the bazar, with its all sounds, sights, and smells, the tranquil and small Jarchi mosque has maintained its connections with the merchant’s daily life. As one of the smallest mosques at the bazar, yet such an integrated part of it, the Jarchi mosque gracefully interacts with the overall formal organization of the bazar through its well-proportioned courtyard, Iwan and Sangab . It is still used by the community of merchants who gather there for prayer and social activity, based on their traditional way of life. In this paper, I will attempt to study this mosque and its context, with a careful investigation of the everyday life of the merchants at the bazar. My concern is with both the tangible and intangible aspects of the architecture and the urban context of the Jarchi mosque, and I hope to clearly convey how this small mosque has managed to retain its viability.
Above: A section from the path of Bazaar, Vozookhaneh and Jarchi Mosque and their spatial relationship Bottom: Sketches from selected chambers near Jarchi Mosque where merchants sells the fabrics
Residential Complex in Semnan Final Project in Master of Architecture - University of Tehran
This project has been presented as fulfillment of my professional Master Degree in architecture. It contains An integrated design of a residential neighbourhood from its basic cells (residential units) and its development to an residential fabric with common public spaces. In all this process, considering local culture, contemporary needs, existing local patterns and specific properties of context had been main bases to shape spaces. The selected site is located in Semnan, one of the desert city in Iran. Its spacific local housing pattern and character of urban spaces have been the most effective factors in design process.
Tekiyeh Residential Neighborhoud First Floor Plan of Tekiyeh Neighborhoud Showing Combination of Varied Housing Typology, Local Squares, Accesses and the Centreal Market
South East Courtyard
Section E-E - Including Central Market of Neighborhoud
A Detailed Plan of a Neighborhoud with Central Courtyard
Shaded Space behind Stairs and Entrance from Parc
Main Entrance from Local Access and inside the Courtyard
Section C-C - Including Residential Units and Central Courtyadr of Neighborhoud
Bahareh Atash M. Arch M. Arch II OAA Intern
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