Hazim Amrin, M.Arch Portfolio 2009 | 2016

Hazim Amrin, M.Arch

Portfolio

architecture + design selected works 2009 | 2016

*Kรถnigsplatz, Munich | 2016

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HAZIM AMRIN MOHAMED THAMBY hazimamrin@gmail.com +6011 236 27270 www.linkedin.com/in/hazimamrin www.issuu.com/hazimamrin zimdracer Malaysian My dawning passion for architecture sparked off from a key interest in humanitarian projects and technological innovations in architecture. A strong desire in sustainable attributes moving towards a social-minded architecture is priority. Expertise in conceptualizing ideas, realizing structural models, and technical executions using several design software and hands-on skills are central.

I’m an energetic leader, highly determined and committed to tasks, aspiring and enthusiastic, confident and socially interactive, volunteering, ready to help and a team player, outgoing and able to adapt to demanding environments.

educational background 2014 - 2016

RIBA Part 2 Master of Architecture in Architectural Design (International) - Merit University of Strathclyde, Glasgow UK

2010 - 2013

LAM/RIBA Part 1 Bachelor of Science in Architecture - 2nd Class Upper University of Malaya, Malaysia

2009 - 2010

Foundation in Built Environment University of Malaya, Malaysia

2004 - 2008

High School Victoria Insitution, Malaysia

work experience Jan - May/Oct - Dec. 2016

Retail Store Assistant Sportsdirect Ltd. - Glasgow, UK

Feb - July. 2014

Assistant Architect MMN Architects - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Jan - April. 2014

Event Planner Neue Artisans 3.0 - Central Market, Malaysia

Oct - Dec. 2013

Interior Design Assistant UPUM - University of Malaya, Malaysia

2013 - Present

Product & Furniture Designer Alchemy Inc.

2008 - Present

Academic Tutor Computer Graphics - University of Strathclyde, Glasgow UK

- University of Malaya, Malaysia

publications August 2016

Hazim Amrin: Master Thesis; Forensic Disassembly & Reassembly of Military Machinery; A Manual To Retrofitting War Machines at Kabul, Afghanistan. 2016, 96 pages

March 2015

Hazim Amrin: Thesis; Resurrecting Spaces; The Study on Potentials of Redeveloping Lost Spaces in Glasgow City, Case Study: Botanical Garden Train Track. 2015, 82 pages

competitions April. 2015

MH17 Memorial Design; Netherlands | Participation

October 2013

2nd Asian Contest for Architecture Rookies; Osaka, Japan | Finalist

August. 2013

RIBA President’s Medals Award; RIBA UK | Finalist

honours 2016

Architecture Web Publication: Masters Thesis; War Asylum Re-Thinking The Future Design Web Portal

2013

Best Student Award PAM - Malaysian Institute of Architects

2013

Best Design Project Final Year Project - Department of Architecture, University of Malaya

2013

Student of the Year Architude, University of Malaya

2012/2013

Dean’s List Year 3 & Year 2 Final Projects

exhibitions / activities / workshops July - Aug. 2016 April. 2016

Editor | Strathclyde University Year 5 School Magazine Film Director | Strathclyde University Dance Society

Sept 2015 - April. 2016

Experimental Media | Film Analyst - University of Strathclyde

Sept 2014 - April. 2015

Mobileland | Design Activist - University of Strathclyde

Jan - April. 2015 April. 2014 August. 2013

The Roshan Project | Orphanage Design in Pakistan - University of Strathclyde Neue Artisans 3.0 | Design Market + Showcase (co-organizer) Dualisma “25th Architectural Workshop” | Publicity Director - University of Malaya

July - Aug. 2013

Editor | “UM Best Design.13” School Magazine

December. 2012

World Aids Day Public Installation | Lead Designer & Coordinator

July - Aug. 2012

International Joint Urban Study | National University of Singapore, Singapore

Feb. 2012 August. 2011 July. 2011

International Joint Studio | Institute Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia Terang! “23rd Architectural Workshop” | Participant - UTM Skudai, Malaysia International Joint Measured Drawing | Prince of Songkla University, Thailand

skills IT | AutoCAD | SketchUp | V-Ray | Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier Pro 3D Printing | Digital Fabrication | Laser Cutting | Microsoft Office | Model Making

other Interests Languages

amateur dance | amateur photography | sculpting | travelling athletics | archery | football | cycling | hiking | English | Bahasa Malaysia | Tamil

*References upon request

Contents *Film Directing | Glasgow 2016

Master Thesis l War Asylum

Runner’s Retreat l Villa

urban | radical | culture | architecture

residential | forest | architecture

NA 3.0

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Neaue Artisans

design market | fabrication

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Bothy l Bathhouse

Swivlero l Bus Shelter

public | architecture | detail

Alchemy Inc.

fabrication | detail

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fabrication | product design 42

Elixir l Hospice

Obory l Observatory

public | conceptual | architecture

Mobileland

public | underwater

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urban | fabrication | community 43

Exposure l Vocational College

Kapas Heights

public | educational | architecture 23

Experimental Media

residential | architecture | detail 35

Reach Out l Youth Centre

radical | architecture | analysis 44

Pavilion

Roshan

CoLA

PAM Exhibition

Moonwalker l Observatory

Measured Drawing

PAKU

Community Hub l Bandung

NUS l Book Exhibition

Performing Arts

public | mixed use

residential | architecture

urban | sustainable | architecture

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Art Valley l Artist Gallery public | museum | mixed use 27

public | educational | detail

competition | installation

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public | astronomy | museum

urban | conservation | detail

urban | installation

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urban | conservation | detail

urban | culture | mixed use

amateur | competitions 45

Public

Residen�al

Urban

Fabrica�on

Exhibi�on

Miscellaneous

Compe��ons

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Ur WAR ASYLUM | Master Thesis

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year

2016

location

Kabul, Afghanistan

mentor(s)

Michael Angus, Fiona Bradley, David McRitchie, David Charles Reat

“I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.” - Albert Einstein.

Such words captivate the impact of wars on the state of the world as well as its humanity. World Wars as we know throughout history, has brought with it nothing but pain and misery. 70 years down the road since World War 2, a new sense of Peace has been established but nonetheless, War still persists in several countries around the world in various scales either for resources, territories, religous conflicts & etc.

The misfortunate victims are forced to adapt to a difficult psychological state of mind and living conditions during a disturbance of war conflict in their vicinity. Thus, this drills the “refugee” to escape their ground to find a safe zone to survive and protect themselves from desolation; an act of Exodus.

*war tanks proposing a sign of love and peace

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K E Y S TAT I S T I C S | WA R I M PA C T S

850,000 - 1,500,000 850,000 - 1,500,000 850,000 - 1,500,000

80,000 - 90,000 80,000 - 90,000 80,000 - 90,000 Mujahideen Death

T-62 War Tanks

Mujahideen Death Mujahideen Death

T-62 War Tanks T-62 War Tanks

2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 Displaced

USSR Deaths

Katyusha BM-27 Rocket Launcher

Displaced Displaced

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USSR Deaths USSR Deaths

Katyusha BM-27 Rocket Launcher Katyusha BM-27 Rocket Launcher

5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 Exodus

Property destruction

122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer

Exodus Exodus

Countless Countless Countless

Property destruction Property destruction

122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer

Civillian Deaths Civillian Deaths Civillian Deaths

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WA R TA N K G R AV E YA R D S

PHASE I | Data Apart from devastating accounts of deaths from a war, the remnants of war machines, vehicles, bunkers and other similar war typologies are left behind as what now people call as “memories”. 22 War Tank Graveyards around the world are abandoned and with ongoing freedom crisis in the Middle East, Kabul - Afghanistan with the biggest war tank graveyard proved to be a site for exploration for the Design Thesis in attempting to develop an adaptation of war remnants in active war zones for civilians. *afghanistan’s history/stats and world tank graveyards

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PHASE II | Radical Retrofit Understanding the war tank ergonomics and scale, a more complex configuration was considered as it provoked the idea of a tank city.

Early research focuses on multiple experiments in the possibilities of retrofitting broken war tank components to fabricate a militant form of living, presumably for the victims of conflict. A series of provocative posters were also produced to debate the cultural and social aspects that would influence the lives of the victims. *experiments on retrofit war tank modules

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PHASE III | Cultural Reflection In this phase, a cultural revival was considered for the victims in Kabul as they had lost they’re freedom to practice their daily regime. The image on the left invoked the basic need for an individual to survive off the post-war remnants. On top of that, a religious plaza and a community caravanserai was proposed on the graveyard site as to relive the lost practices amongst the community living in the vicinity. *experimental 3dprinted models

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T-62 USSR War Tank A - T-62 Armor Hull B - Tank Turret C - Barrel Gun Cannon D - Disc Sprocket Wheel E - Drive Sprocket Wheel F - Road Wheel G - Suspension Arm & Axle H - Main Hatch J - Secondary Hatch K - Periscope Apparatus (1) L - Periscope Apparatus (2) M - Spare Petrol Tank N - Oil Barrel P - Oil Barrel Hanger Q - Steel Tracks R - Side Door Hatch S - Engine Hood Panels T - Spotlight U - Main Headlamps V - Steel Dividers W - Exhaust Silencer

Available Machineries in Kabul

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Katyusha BM-27 Rocket Launcher A - Katyusha Main Truck Body B - Launcher Support Steel Truss Frame C - Rocket Rest “I-Section� Tube Railings D - Truck Wheels E - Truck Mudguards F - Wheel Axle Frame G - Hydraulic Lever Gauge System H - Swiveling Gear J - Truck Headlamps

PHASE IV | Forensic Dismantling A detailed exploration on the possibilities of dismantling and reassembly of war tank components into a make-shift prototype to support the locals were considered. The site visit to the tank dismantling factory in Berlin informed the potential in reusing these components into building construction. Understandably, with limited materials and facilities in Kabul, the vast amount of vehicles and war remnants would be an alternative to be reconfigured into a retrofit homage for the locals. *exploded isometric of war machineries

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1 - Substructure

2 - Superstructure

3 - Interior & Transitions

4 - Roof & Skin

Required Components

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Exposed Axonometric View Rebuilt Homage of Machinary Components A - Shipping Container Door B - Mud Floor over steel tracks C - Barrel Cannon as Columns D - Road Wheels as Foundation E - Engine Panel Hood as Window panels F - Mud wall for Insulation G - Roof membrane over Katyusha tube railings H - Launcher Stell Trusses for Skylight

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PHASE V | Forensic Reassembly A set of manual for the retrofitting of war machine components into a shelter was produced as a document of research. Alongside local materials such as timber and standard fixings, a basic shelter can be built with a minimal cost as it’s mostly dependent on scrap machines, and would also be able to withstand seismic activity while it encourages the community to build it themselves and eventually to continue building as to how they prefer their shelter should fit for their needs. *exposed isometric of proposed homage of war components

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Subway Bothy

Play Bothy

Footy Bothy

Hospice Bothy

Art Bothy

Bathhouse

Skater Bothy

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Pu BOTHY | Bathhouse

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year

2015

location

Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow - UK

mentor(s)

David Charles Reat, Graeme Nicholls, Gordon McGregor

This is a public bathhouse designed to serve the community at the west end of Glasgow. Being situated near the University of Glasgow and the River Kelvin made it ideal for visitors of the park to use its facilities. The bathhouse itself was designed based upon the Scottish original But & Ben Architecture style alongside bothy structures to develop lowtech and self-initiated spaces for the people to endure and to be more proactive.

Initially the bathhouse served as a mini sports arena with an olympic size pool for individuals who wishes to practice lap time. Later, a series of technical studies were carried out to propose a retractable floating sauna adjacent to the river kelvin to provide a different experience of relaxation in the bathhouse. In addition to that, mini bothy’s along the river were introduced to co-exist with its neighbouring amenity and to serve the immediate group of people that visits the various different corners of the collosal park. *masterplan of bothy designs across Kelvingrove Park

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Design Strategies

1 - Axis

Pool Tower Section

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2 - Focus

3 - Water

4 - Stage

5 - Zones

6 - Cluster

Bathhouse Ground Floor Plan

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Pu ELIXIR | Hospice

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year

2014

location

Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow - UK

mentor(s)

David Charles Reat, Graeme Nicholls, Gordon McGregor

This is a hospice designed for the benefit of teenagers at Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow City. Ignited by a spark of inspiration of the running water on site, brought an idea to approach the design in a more spiritual and nature healing procedure.

Water being a natural source of remedy for human health was further explored in its various potential forms via the 5 senses. While accommodating patients in the Hospice, it also provides opportunity for them to engage with the public; notably the students from Glasgow University in various workshop programs. The Hospice generally in its form, speaks of its identity it takes up on site with a bold character to instill Confidence, Faith & Hope for the Visitors.

Thus, the Hospice was named as “Elixir� (Remedy) for the human beings within this Interstellar space whom are living their lives and till death do them apart. *conceptual design appreciating death under the night sky

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Design Strategies

1 - Axis Study

2 - Water Ambience

3 - Circulation

4 - Zonning

5 - Spatial Oranization

6 - Transition Spaces

7 - Seamless Landscape to River

8 - Communal Activity

View from River Bridge

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3 Hospice Typical Room Layout 1. Patient bedroom 2. Private/Shared Garden 3. Glass Corridor 4. Bathroom 5. Reading Space

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6. Main Hallway

Patient Room Section

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Pu Co EXPOSURE | Vocational College

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year

2013

location

Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

mentor(s)

Ar. Dr. Yong Kuan, Ar. Take Bane, Ar. Asrul, Dr. Reena, Norafida

This college is designed to remedy the identity & image of Chow Kit District. People tend to judge Chow Kit as a Black Labelled Area where illegal activities take place, thus discourages any interactions on site.

With the strategic location at the border of the district provides the opportunity to change people’s perception by showcasing the true educational image of the school to the public. It’s purely permeable & porous both visually and physically to allow the students to dissipate & to integrate the college programmes with the public.

The school provides a stepping platform for the community of Chow Kit to engange themselves into a learning environment. Four different courses which are, Hotel Management, Bakery & Fashion Design are the main focus for the students of the school. A community library located at the main entrance help improve the street image & multiple roof garden terraces were implemented to allow more outdoor activities for the students. *urban model of Chow Kit

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1:100 Model Chow Kit New Vocational College Model exhibited in the 2nd Asian Contest for Architecture Rookie.

Osaka, Japan 2013

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Pu ART VALLEY | Artist Gallery

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year

2012

location

Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

mentor(s)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yahaya, Dr. Azzam, Kamarulzaman, Maarof

The heart of the city centre proves to be one of the most hectic locations around Kuala Lumpur. Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman neighbors the Merdeka Square and is flanked by pre-war buildings whose distinctive facades are preserved and re-adapted to accommodate modern retailing businesses.

This Art Gallery was dedicated to one of Malaysia’s resident artist/ sculptor, Suhaimi. His artwork composition & his ability to highlight the underlying structure in his sculpture were the approach to form a gallery identity of his own. He, as a new upcoming artist needs to be exposed to the public. The direct approach in achieving this is to give maximum exposure for people from their own means of mobility around the urban site. With a multi-level exposed surface going underground helps to draw peoples attention towards the art gallery. As the gallery addresses his artworks towards the public eye, people will benefit by viewing his artworks from the busy streets itself. *conceptual section studies

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Pu MOONWALKER | Observatory

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year

2011

location

Jugra Hills Selangor, Malaysia

mentor(s)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yahaya, Dr. Azzam, Kamarulzaman, Maarof

A moonsighting observatory was proposed on the hills of Jugra for the purpose of astronomical and religious studies of the Moon. The sky viewed from the peak here is clear and is without any obstructions and we carried out several site, contour and landscape analysis as a group before commencing the design of the Observatory.

The idea was to cater the community and programme by representing the moon visually & emotionally within the building along the axis of the moon. By understanding the moon propagation axis, the roof was designed with close attention to ensure the moon will be reflected upon a linear reflective pool inside the building 365 days a year. This made the moon seemed as if to “walk on water� enhancing the spiritual closure for the users of the pavillion.

*parallel moon motion on water

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Entrance View

Research Garden View

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G Cross Sectional Isometric Detail Study Flat Roof Garden - A Perimeter Roof Planter Box - B Ring Steel Truss Beam - C Aluminum Framed Glass Panels - D Pebble Floor Drain - E Concrete Spiral Ramp - F Retaining Wall System - G Ground Floor Waterproofing - H

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Re KAPAS HEIGHTS | High-Rise year

2014

location

Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

company

MMN Design - Assistant Architect

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roles/responsibility Schematic and Facade Design project status

Construction phase

A 16 & 14 Twin Tower Accommodation designed to cater a high end class of residence in the ever popular site at Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur.

This project was handed over to repair the schematic design drawings alongside submission drawings for the local authority. A specific set of facade design was necessary and I had been in the core of the discussion with various consultants and the client itself. The task was to design a modular green facade system which is portable for the users to replace into several other functions from time to time. A general concept of sustainabality and green design was explored to amplify the essence of this high rise design for the client.

*aeriel view & typical residential unit plans

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Re PAVILLION | Clubhouse year

2014

location

Pantai Hill Park, Bangsar - Malaysia

company

MMN Design - Assistant Architect

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roles/responsibility Schematic Design project status

Construction phase

This project was handled from the very start when the client agreed to nominate us as the lead architect designer. I was made responsible from the initial concept sketches to the final stages of the schematic design.

The family pavilion was designed based on a simple East-West Axis which divides the entrance and the hidden heaven of a space on site.

With a blend of Chinese Traditional Architectural Motifs, this pavilion consists of a Koi Pond for evening Tea and/or BBQ Sessions for the family. A conection with the neighbouring Bungalow is made from the Guest Room level for the ease of access by the family members.

*facade design & schematic plan

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Pu CoLA | Library Interior year

2013

location

Main Library, University of Malaya - Malaysia

company

UPUM - Interior Design & Renovation

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roles/responsibility Assistant Designer & Draftsman project status

Completed

“Colaborative Learning Area (CoLA) was an interior design project handled by a consulting design firm from University of Malaya. The task at hand was to revamp an entire floor of the Main Library in University of Malaya to bring out a new atmosphere for the students usage whilst the project was apprehanding crucial preservations of the old building.

Most of the furniture was from back in the 50’s which had to be replaced with a modern outlook and the project were’d to incorporate four different concepts which are:Modern Interior - Modern Colour & furniture User Interaction - Multiple seating arrangement & new reading gallery Natural Lights - Enlarge existing windows and allow more views in & out Increased Capacity - Encourage students to spend time in the library *working drawing & completed interior view

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NEUE ARTISANS 3.0 | Design Market

10

year

2014

location

Annexe Gallery, Central Market Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

collaboration

BandLAB

Neue Artisans is thematized as an intimate Design Market. We invite a group of Local Designers, The New Craftsmen, Modern Artisans and the Creative Makers to a one day Design Market + Showcase at various unique spaces each year. Organized by a collective of design enthusiasts, Neue Artisans serves as a platform for local designers and creatives to introduce each others products, connect and reach the like-minds in a more personal space and setting. *edgy table on display at Neue Artisans 3.0

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Fa ALCHEMY INC. | Craftsman year

2014 - present

collaboration

Ting Yan Yeo

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Alchemy Inc. is an acquaintance of a dreamer and a builder. We participated in Neue Artisans 3.0, the catalyst that inspired us to come out with the first series of products – Alphabetical Clock & Alphabetical Pillow. We saw potential in thrown away materials which could be brought back to life and we deliver fresh ideas of improvising original products into a new line of creativity. Being young & enthusiastic, Alchemy Inc. is best described to be “Raw + Experimental + Dreamy”. *alphabetical clocks production and exhibition

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Mi MOBILELAND | Community year

2014 - 2015

location

Caledonia Road Free Church, Glasgow UK

mentor(s)

Dr. Christian Suau

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Mobileland was an elective course in Year 4 where a group of architectural enthusiast and social activists embarked on redeveloping a vacant land in Southside Glasgow transforming it into a community hub.

Series of projects were undertaken and one of the earlier project, an old container was craned to the site, painted black and fitted with a set of interior furnishing. This then became the operating office of Mobileland that hosts weekly activities for families and the public in the vicinity. *on-site refurbishment activities

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1920’s

1930’s

1950’s

1960’s

1970’s

1980’s

Mi EXPERIMENTAL MEDIA | Film year

2015 - 2016

project type

Creative Art Exploration in Films

mentor(s)

Dr. Jonathan Charley & David Charles Reat

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Experimental Media, an elective course in Year 5 was a focus group project analysing significant elements in prominent architectural films over the century. Political, Economical, Social and many more aspects were studied and were represented weekly in a series of concept models, paintings and ilustrations to debate the provocations of key notions in films from the 1920’s until the current era. This indeed explored various scenographic and theatrical embodiment in films. *prototype model of film studies

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Mi Co PERFORMING ARTS | Amateur year

2007 - present

genre

Contemporary, Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz

collaboration

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Choreographer + Dancer (Strathclyde University Dance Society)

Dance and the performing arts has a very strong influence in my daily regime as it trains my self-confidence and maturity in various other fields. I’ve had to opportunity to collaborate with world class performers and whilst also having the opportunity to choreograph and design my own dance concept on various occations.

Notable achievements:

2016 - Strathclyde University Dance Show : Group Performance 2016 - Dundee Dance Competition : Contemporary + Hip Hop + Tap (1st Place) 2016 - Edinburgh Dance Competition : Contemporary + Hip Hop + Tap (1st Place) 2015 - Nottingham Dance Competition : Contemporary + Hip Hop (3rd Place) 2015 - Edinburgh Dance Competition : Contemporary + Hip Hop Dance 2013 - DUALISMA Architectural Workshop - Flash Mob Coordinator 2013 - Art Exhibition ERTI 2.0 : Duet Performance 2012 - UM FESENI : Contemporary Dance (Finalist) 2011 - TERANG! Architectural Workshop : Contemporary Dance (Runner Up) 2009 - UM Golden Night : Guest Performance 2008 - Victoria Institution : IU Day Guest Performance *montage of dance competitions across UK

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hazimamrin@gmail.com +6011 236 27270