Esrat Jahan Promi
Architect | Designer
A creative person who is social, curious and openminded with a passion for working with people. Likes to have a positive, can-do attitude also tends to step up and take on responsibility. Has quick adaptation skills and the urge to take on new challenge even if it requires going beyond her comfort zone. Always eager to learn about new ideas and new skills for self-growth.
Contact
Mobile: 0414849636
E-mail: esrat.jahan.promi@gmail.com
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/esrat-jahan-promi
Language skills
English
Full professional proficiency
Bengali
Native
Finnish
Working proficiency
References
Junaed Ahmed Numan
Sr. Product Designer at Happeo Oy
Contact: junaed.numan@happeo.com
Aulikki Herneoja
D.Sc. (Tech), M.Sc. (Arch)
Oulu School of Architecture
Faculty of Technology
Contact: aulikki.herneoja@oulu.fi
Education
Masters in Architecture
University of Oulu
Masters in Architecture, Urban Design and Spatial Planning
UniOulu Ambassador (2021-2022
International Masters Scholarship 2020
Bachelors in Architecture May 2013 - Sept 2018
BRAC University
B.Arch, Architecture
Rafique Azam Travel Bursary Award (201 Open Street Map Training (2016)
Skills & tools
Design skills
Building and construction
Critical reasoning
Analytical thinking
Attention to detail
Creativity and problem solving
Teamwork
Written and oral communication
Digital illustration
AutoCAD
Revit
Sketchup
Lumion
Adobe photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Figma
Freelance Architect Dec 2020 - Present
Self-employed
Architectural design, interior design and construction supervision for offices such as Ofspace, and Grabstar also extension of residence in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Interior design for restaurants, boutique shops and residential buildings
Professional model making for DESCO Head Office Design Competition that was organized by the Institute of Architects - Bangladesh in association with Dhaka Electric Supply Company Ltd (DESCO)
Designed and developed online, social media, print marketing strategies and marketing collaterals for several companies during my studies and ongoing.
Executive Architect (Design and Development) Oct 2018 - Oct 2020
D studio, Sister Concern of EMKAY Enterprises Ltd, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Developed and executed online, social media and print marketing strategies for new projects and designed logos, flyers, brochures, visiting cards and marketing collaterals for the company
Participated in all phases of the design and construction processes on 6 major projects nationally
Produced drawings and layouts and assisted the clients throughout the projects Created 3D models, renderings and video animations
Involved myself in project planning, project management and giving presentation to the clients.
Intern Architect Feb 201 - Apr 201
INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage),Tamil Nadu, India.
Survey and drawing the as-built of a 150 years old Viriyur Church
Participating in the Pondicherry Heritage Festival, and designed the flyers, brochures and menu cards for the event
Development of the elevation of Beach Road Guest House
Visiting, documenting multiple design sites and drawing basic plan layout as well as 3D corrections for these buildings.
Case : Communal building in the Aaltokangas Housing area
My diploma thesis is a design-oriented thesis with a conceptual approach. The hybrid building in the centre of the detached housing area of the Aaltokangas, the Northern most parts of City of Oulu, is a communal building for its residents. My diploma thesis aims to create a concept for a communal space becoming an extension of one's own home, being applicable also to other areas beyond Aaltokangas. It is a place to meet neighbours, hold gatherings for friends or family celebrations, and have shared activities such as yoga sessions, hobby circles or pop-up events. There is also room for concentrated working if it is sometimes not possible at home. In this hybrid building, there is also a temporary possibility to have a good night's sleep if, for example, everyday life with toddlers does not allow it.
This diploma thesis touches upon the theme of designing neighbourhoods of social interaction. It is known that the quality, type, and functionality of communal spaces appear to be the key design factors influencing their social interaction. I was also inspired by the idea of coworking spaces and how this theme could be applied and stretched to cover broader contents needed to serve the contemporary housing area.
A conceptual approach to create hybrid spaces to support everyday family life and social interaction.
Communal space in the Aaltokangas area - co-working space along with other facilities for the neighbourhood is a response to the shift in working culture that the world faced in early 2020. Such a space provides a formal working environment for those looking for such a solution. The space houses different workstations catering to all, i.e., from small groups to individual stations. To balance the work areas, break-out zones with indoor screening, reading areas, sleep areas, dry café and warming stations, outdoor courtyard, and outdoor working pods have been incorporated.
User scenarios
Functions for the building are derived from the user scenarios, and the building mass is created considering the site analysis. In the later part of the thesis, floor plans are developed with multi-purpose spaces, wooden rectangular boxes with different functions, and flexible furniture which also could respond to the different activities proposed in the space.
Several spaces in one
The idea is to develop a ‘capable space’, one that expresses desire and usefulness. This is not a room, either space to be assembled.
Spatial and functional ideas
The Module
The module can be a single block or repeated side by side. It can be stacked up on each other or by the side to create a space underneath.
Multipurpose Spaces
Space sharing is a concept densely connected to the lifestyle and work habits of upcoming times. The idea is to have a space that can be used for multiple purposes. The single space can be partitioned.
Coworking spaces for the users
Facilities for working remotely should be included in the designed space.
Spatial and functional ideas
Visual connectivity, natural light and view
Visually connected with each other where needed, motivated to work by seeing others work around them. Make social interactions easier. Diffuse natural light enhances one's experience inside a building.
A fluid parasite
Such prototypes can be proposed in a place with fewer people and detached houses, or in a densely populated urban setting with high-rise buildings, or even in a place with block houses or row houses.
Site ana ysis
Site area
View of he si e from he main road
View of he si e from he corner of he pedes rian ro e by he secondary road.
View of he si e from he pedes rian road
View from he corner of he si e owards he main road.
Site analysis
To design for the diploma work, I have chosen a site in the Aaltokangas area. The neighborhood is rather new compared to other settlements in the city of Oulu; it consists of detached houses, and the site is next to the daycare center of this area.
The daycare center is in the middle of the neighborhood, making it more accessible for everyone in this specific area, and that is why I chose my site, the open area, next to this daycare center, something within the walking radius of the users. People living in this neighborhood are mostly single families with family members of all ages; thus, the functions of the design building are derived from the user scenarios so that the space can be used
Project area : Aaltokangas housing area Green areas and water body Connection around the site
Walking radius around the site and public facilities
Built form Existing trees
Pedestrian and cycling route Secondary roads Primary roads Day care center
The site has many existing trees.
Placing the built form on site with outdoor space around it. The existing trees around the building act as a buffer to noise and motion on the street.
Creating two entrances to the site and reducing a few trees to place the built form on the site.
Having the outdoor space around the building results in having views of nature on all sides of the building.
Floor plans
All these programs seamlessly flow into each other, giving one freedom to choose and maneuver easily. The natural lighting and the outdoor courtyard connect the users to the natural elements and aid in invigorating them. Being modular in design, the space can be planned in various neighborhoods or nodes in the city center. All that is required is a small parcel of land.
East Elevation
Section: AA'
Section: DD’
West Elevation
Section: BB'
North Elevation
Proposed open ground
Image of the open public ground
Image of the model
