ARCHITECTURE
JOURNEY SEED BANK
BEACON OF TIME
"Seed
banks are the vaults of life on Earth. They are the insurance policies of our future.”
Dr. Cary Fowler
This project envisions an architectural experience that seamlessly combines security, sustainability, and human connection with the life-giving essence of seeds. At its core the building will function as a seed bank with the primary seed storage workshop situated at the highest level, symbolizing their elevated importance in ensuring the continuity of life The supporting spaces will be positioned on the lower levels, where the journey to the seed bank will unfold from the outside. This journey will offer users an immersible experience, gradually building anticipation and understanding, and reflecting the timeless irreplaceable and invaluable nature of the seeds held within. The design will incorporate elements that emphasize both the fragility and resilience of life.
Additionally, the concept introduces a Beacon of Time” as a symbolic and literal element, representing the interconnectedness of past, present, and future. This beacon will function not only as a physical landmark but also as a conceptual marker, underscoring the significance of the seed bank's role in safeguarding the future. It will serve as a constant reminder inviting visitors to reflect on the profound, long-term responsibility of preserving biodiversity for generations to come, and the critical role such institutions play in global ecological stability
PROFESSOR BRAIN WARTHEN
PROGRAM SEED BANK COMMUNITY CENTER
PEDESTRIAN PATTERNS
INTEGRATED WITH THE LIVING BUILDING CHALLENGE PETALS
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CONFIDENT FANDEH
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE STU -
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EDUCATION
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Des Moines, IA
Bachelor of Architecture
Minor (African American Studies)
August, 2021-May, 2026
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MODELING
Revit
AutoCad Rhino
Lumion D5 Render Enscape
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
DESIGN-RENDER FABRICATION
ACADEMIC TRIP
Chicago, Illinois
Columbus, Indiana
Minneapolis, Minnesota
NYC, New York
Denver, Colorado
DESIGN ACTIVITIES
(BUILD) Building up Inclusive Leadership in Design
Habitat for Humanity
Iowa Women in Architecture
NOMAS
PROFILE
My strength as a designer is my ability to adapt to the non-linear process of architecture. The ability to see a design problem from numerous perspective has enabled me to devise creative solutions. As a student, I realized that architecture is a never-ending process; the drawings, the learning, and further exploration, are all ongoing, which is part of its beauty. Being able to accept this is one of my greatest talents because it forces me to look beyond the problem with an open mind. In my classes, I am particularly interested in the residential realm of design, as I come from a third-world country, I believe that everyone needs a place to call home.
Thank you for joining me on this journey as a student. I hope you find my portfolio enjoyable