Architecture Portfolio 2019
Leila Kaeeni
Email: Leilakaeenii@gmail.com linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-kaeeni-5746b4a9/ Cell Phone: (+98) 912 725 8664 Address: No.54, Manavi Street, Emamat Square, Narmak, Tehran, Iran
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Architecture Graduate Student I am an architect; my life is taking some pretty exciting turns, besides I always welcome these events with open arms. I am happy with my experiences, which have built my path and where they have brought me. I intend to promote better shape the built environment through the certain of aestic, function architecture, and help people experience welcoming atmospheres. To these ends, I will continue to learn and work more and more for my way. I rely on myself and my talents. I believe that my path will make sense in the end.
Interested in
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Social sustainability Cultural design Environmental psychology Human-environment relation
EDUCATION Master of Architecture (2013 - 2016)
(September 2013 –February 2016) Art University Of Tabriz, Azerbaijan west, Iran Thesis: Designing a “Lively cultural center” -Designing a unique user-friendly cultural center with the aim of inspiring lively in the public spaces -Giving a research proposal about the impact of environmental psychology in design in case of attracting the general public to the lively places.
WORK EXPRIENCES 2018 - Present
Fideco group Sep 2017- present Work as an architect and interior designer “sole distributor of Italian Companies, Scic, Fendi Casa and Emmebi in the middle East”
2016 - 2017
Alton Ray Company Sep 2016 - O 2017 Work as an Architect and Light designer
2010 - 2013
Freelance Work as an Architect and designer
INTERESTS Bachelor of Architecture (2007 - 2010)
Associate Degree of Architecture
(September 2007 - February 2010) Shomal University of Amol, Mazandaran, Iran Thesis: Designing a kindergarten like a toy Advisor: Mr. Mahjorian GPA. 3.85
(September 2004 - May 2007) University Of Gorgan, Golestan, Iran GPA. 3.82
(2004 - 2007)
Architecture Diploma (2001 - 2003)
(September 2001 - May 2003) Architecture school, Tehran, Iran
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Reading (philosophy, history, criticism) Watching movies Traveling (discovering new cultures) Game playing Playing with children Painting
Publications 2015
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National conference on Civil Engineering, architecture and Urban infrastructure, with subject of “Livability of Urban Public Spaces in Tehran city: the case of City Theater” in July 2015 Tabriz, Iran (https://isn.ac/XYCE-ADFBE) National conference on ICAUCAE 2016, with subject of “Definition of livability in Urban and its criteria in architecture” in March 2016 Tehran, Iran (https://www. civilica.com/Paper-ICAUCAE01-ICAUCAE01_1713)
Selected Works 2009 - 2017 Leila Kaeini | Graduated Student
My Portfolio Map This portfolio holds a collection of some of my academic work in architecture. Each project had its own means of presentation, but for convenience, they are all presented in this portfolio in a similar layout while keeping the original presentation spirit
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Abstract : Of today’s serious problems in the era of technology, the reduction of feelings like happiness and vitality is more considerable. The architecture is intended to improve the human’s living condition by improving the space quality, and this will be achieved when it responds not only to the functional and aesthetic aspects but also to the psychological needs.
Lively Justice | Cultural Complex
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2016 | Architectural Design | Tools for Social Justice
Lively Justice / Thesis Project A Cultural Complex in Tehran , Iran Considering livability in Public Spaces
Master Thesis | IAU
Approach :Vitality can be mentioned as an inseparable part of the desirable architecture, which can provide the
proper context for the transition of exhilaration feelings. vitality is one of the main urban factors used in public spaces. The main question is, what features of the architecture are with the vitality approach, and what components contribute to this vitality. The ultimate goal of this project was to design a place with some vitality characteristics that everyone can enjoy spending time in. 2015 / Academic Project Architectural Design Thesis Project Mentors : Dr.Hashempour With : Dr.MirQolami
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2016 | Architectural Design | Tools for Social Justice
Master Thesis | IAU
Methodology The main challenge in this project was about the terms of vitality. Different terms of spirit were defined in the context of urban design so they should be examined how they can be used in architecture. Various factors of vitality were categorized into 12 different categories, and each category has its subcategories. The result was combining the architecture with its contexts so that people could find a place to spend time with their friends, go to the restaurants, go to the shopping, take participate in social activities, and attend in the different workshops. The focus of the design was on the human and the different needs they might have so that I tried as a designer to design an all-inclusive place for the citizens of Tehran.
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A | Presenceability B | Diversity and Attractions
Choose most repeated Factors
C | Thermal Comfort D | Permeability E | Flexibility F | Safety
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Extracting the most important Factors of a Lively Space
Project . N01
2016 | Architectural Design | Tools for Social Justice
Master Thesis | IAU
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How to Translate Vitallity aspects in Architecture? What are the rules? What are the aspects of a Lively Space
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1- Creating the possibility of everyone’s presence in the space with appropriate furniture design 2- Creating memories: considering a public space for traditional ceremonies Diversity & Attractions
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Considering spaces for constructive interactions among people for instance, watching movies together
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Easy access to the different spaces: creating porosity architecture
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Diverse use of space: Designing flexible furniture with the ability to move
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Creating More usable spaces by creating a safe setting for night life activities
Project . N01
2016 | Architectural Design | Tools for Social Justice
Master Thesis | IAU
Site Plan Analysis The site of the project is located in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods of Tehran that is suffering from a lack of public spaces. The site is enclosed by a school in east, residential buildings on west and Andarzgoo Street in the north.
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Programming Activities with Vitallity Approach Metropolis of Tehran with approximately 17 millions of people is the biggest city in Iran. One of the main problems of which Tehran is suffering from is lack of vitality in its public spaces. A one can identify the problem just with walking on the streets and watching buildings without any meaningful relationship with the city.
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2016 | Architectural Design | Tools for Social Justice
Master Thesis | IAU
Design the Open Areas
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Locating the mass
Site Area : 2000m
Form Finding Process In order to combine the building and its environment, part of the site is shared with the city. Next, circulation is appropriated to join two streets, also invite people to inside. Furthermore, a courtyard is designed in order to be fortified to stay and pause people. Finally, an inner courtyard is provided for the building users Page . N10
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2016 | Architectural Design | Tools for Social Justice
Master Thesis | IAU
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Amphitheather Children library and playroom Book store Library Official side Library Art Gallery
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Classrooms Roof garden and Installation area Art workshops yard Main Yard Cafe Sitting area for watching movie Restaurant
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2016 | Architectural Design | Tools for Social Justice
Master Thesis | IAU
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Different functions in the building are linked to each other with small voids and stairs. placing vertical access in each zone make the space more transparent and readable
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Main yard is sorrounded with one and two level buildings.Using low height in the borders of the yard , provides more safety for the users
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Project . N01
2016 | Architectural Design | Tools for Social Justice
Master Thesis | IAU
Results • •
National conference on Civil Engineering, architecture and Urban infrastructure, with subject of “Livability of Urban Public Spaces in Tehran city: the case of City Theater” in July 2015 Tabriz, Iran (https://isn.ac/XYCE-ADFBE) National conference on ICAUCAE 2016, with subject of “Definition of livability in Urban and its criteria in architecture” in March 2016 Tehran, Iran (https://www.civilica.com/Paper-ICAUCAE01-ICAUCAE01_1713)
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Project . N01
Abstract : The design of residential buildings characterized by poor quality in their external built environment substantially exposes the inhabitants to daily stressors and inconveniences. So, it is essential in designing residential areas to attention to the relationship between architecture and its environment.
Culture in Context | Residential Neighborhood
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2013 | Architectural Design | A Residential Neighborhood
Culture in Context / A.D.01 Practicing the relationship between architecture and its environment
A.D.01 | IAU
Approach : This project focused on social equity and public spaces for the convenience and satisfaction of all residents of the neighborhood. This practice included designing residences, routes, and a neighborhood center as a gathering place for people to provide an opportunity for traditional services and festivals.
2013 / Academic Project Architectural Design A.01 Mentors : Dr.Hashempour
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2013 | Architectural Design | A Residential Neighborhood
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Site Plan This problem observed in the new neighborhoods of Tabriz. The lack of attention to the surrounding spaces in the design of the area leads to reduced friendly places for people to use the outdoors at any age. . To the south of the project’s location was a neighborhood with built tall buildings and no connection with its environment. Page . N16
Project . N02
2013 | Architectural Design | A Residential Neighborhood Design for EveryOne
Active Neighborhood The most crucial factor was a pedestrian path that not only being able to form a wellconnected neighborhood with the south but also creating full of space for waiting. So, it eventually comes to the neighborhood Center. The neighborhood center included public spaces, cultural, religious, and commercial buildings and could accommodate many of the activities that neighborhood residents needed.
A.D.01 | IAU Cultural activities
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In this practice, the primary approach was to focus on buildings and surroundings. It is creating Not only the beauty of the environment but also public spaces that lead to gender equality and social justice for men, women, the old, and young people.
Social Interactions
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2013 | Architectural Design | A Residential Neighborhood
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Pedestrian Road
Cultural Center
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Small Bazar
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Project . N02
2013 | Architectural Design | A Residential Neighborhood
During the design, considering information such as the skyline, and the human-scale around the pedestrian path was essential also, a variety of building blocks with a different number of floors diffused throughout the land.
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A.D.01 | IAU
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Project . N02
2013 | Architectural Design | A Residential Neighborhood
Residential Units
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A.D.01 | IAU
Pedestrian Road
Sport areas
Neighboorhood Mosque
Project . N02
2013 | Architectural Design | A Residential Neighborhood
A.D.01 | IAU
The buildings’ height is limited in a way that every resident, even the ones who live on the borders of the neighborhood, can observe their neighborhood center. In addition to the great public space that could be used by everyone, some smaller and more private public spaces were designed in different parts of the neighborhood to provide a safe setting for the playing of the children and the companionship of the neighbors.
Cultural Complex
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Shopping Areas
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Abstract : Religion is one of the differences between human and all the other creatures in the world that have been developed among millennials, simultaneously it rises countless conflicts between people. Middle East is one of the most vulnerable places in the world to the religious wars that makes it completely normal for people from all over the world to hear sad news about casualties of these kinds of wars in Middle East.
A context for Interaction | Religious Center
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Interaction / A.D.02 A Religious Center in the Middle East
2014 / Academic Project Architectural Design A.D.02
A.D.02 | IAU
Abstract : Living in this part of the world makes you think about the roots of this wars and one of the most endorsed theories is ignorance, which is caused by the great walls between different religions. Jews, Muslims, Christians and Zoroastrians are not permitted to participate in each other’s rituals. Approach : This project was designed to provide a safe setting for people with different beliefs to perform their rituals so that by this constructive interaction people can focus on their similarities instead of their differences and fortify their bonds.
Mentors : Dr.Vahdattalab
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Project . N03
2014 | Architectural Design | A Context For Interaction
A.D.02 | IAU
Site plan Location The site of project was chosen near 30 Tir street where is famous for its Religious coexistence. One of the most striking and curious features of 30 Tir Street is the fact that a synagogue, two churches, a mosque, and a Zoroastrian fire temple harmoniously coexist along this street and it provides a good opportunity for the project to reach its goals.
Form Finding Process For our design 02 studio, we decided to design a culture project with a new approach based on exploring different forms by making various maquettes for the project. All the students were free to define their projects due to their assessment of their hometowns. As a middle eastern civilian who lives in one of the most vulnerable parts of the world to religious conflicts, I choose to design a cultural complex for people with different religions
Design process Sketches
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Project . N03
2014 | Architectural Design | A Context For Interaction
A.D.02 | IAU
Methodology Interaction is the key factor in solving this problem and this interaction among different people with different opinions needs a place to take happen so that is where architecture comes in.
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Relegion as The path Some people Follow
The Path as the Context considering the
in order to Find the truth in world
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The Context as an architectural practice
morphing the path to an architectural form
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2014 | Architectural Design | A Context For Interaction
A.D.02 | IAU
Main Yard Design a center as a place for worship and religious ceremonies with the potential to show other people that all religions can get familiar with each other and interact better
Christian Ceremonies
Interior Perspective Main yard is where most ceremonies can take place . the diagramatic approach in designing this space was inspired by traditional relegious spaces in middles east. such as “Tekyeh” in Persian architecture .
Muslim Ceremonies
Buhdismm Ceremonies
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Project . N03
2014 | Architectural Design | A Context For Interaction
A.D.02 | IAU
Classes Observe Roof Gathering.R Office & Restaurant Relegious Ceremonies Library Gallery
Spatial Layout Diagram
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Abstract : Nowadays, overwhelming surveillance of parents over their children and some constraints of the modern era make it hard for children to play some spontaneous games that make children use their imaginations so that they could sharpen their creativity. The kindergarten, which matches the way that children see the world, could provide an opportunity for children to challenge themselves every day without the feeling of being under constant surveillance.
Kindergarten as a Toy | Educational Firm
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2010 | Architectural Design | Kindergarten as a toy
Kindergarden as a toy / B.A Thesis In this Practice we tried to explore children world and create a place for them featuring the joy to exprience outdoor activities
Bachelor Thesis | SUA
Approach
In this location there was few safe places that children could play games. Therefore, they had to play on the streets or spend their time in their houses. This project was designed with the concept of “kindergarten as a toy” to provide a safe setting for children to improve their imagination and get them prepared for their personal development.
2010 / Academic Project Architectural Design B.A Thesis Mentors : Dr.Mehrjuyan
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2010 | Architectural Design | Kindergarten as a toy
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Site Plan Location
The location of this project was chosen in one of the recently developed areas of Tehran, which is struggling with a lack of infrastructures like playgrounds, schools, and recreational facilities.
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Classrooms Trace Yard Pool Playground Creative room Playroom Yard Playroom Lobby
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2010 | Architectural Design | Kindergarten as a toy
Bachelor Thesis | SUA
Design Strategies Different strategies are chosen to design this kindergarten. Using stairs as an opportunity of motivating children to explore their environment was the first approach. Stairs that connect different levels could be considered as an incentive that motivates children to explore their surrounding environments. 1. Keep the Old tree using Simple Geometries Familiar for children
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2. Divide the Public and Private Spaces by adding a Simple Curve
3. Open the Loop and let outside come inside so children can exprience the variety in space
3.Other Details added to the kindergarden building only using simple shapes since children may observe world in this way
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2010 | Architectural Design | Kindergarten as a toy
Outdoor Playroom The second strategy was creating a variety of close and open spaces in our design to awaken the children’s curiosity. There would be many places that children could not see at first, but they can discover later. Diversity and flexibility in kindergarten spaces prevent kindergarten from being boring. Children could use different areas within the different times of the days and choose to play in some places and rest in the others.
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Bachelor Thesis | SUA
Painting on Walls | Creativity , Freedom
Safe but Fun playground | investigation , Environment
Sand Pool | Freedom , Creativity , Environment
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2010 | Architectural Design | Kindergarten as a toy
Bachelor Thesis | SUA
Indoor Playroom With all the aforementioned, children could play in a safe place that would help them to improve their imagination, explore their surrounding environment, and learn from nature. Therefore children have a better chance to share their experiences with their friends, create some new games, bond their relationships and finally get prepared for future stages of their lives. Page . N33
Legend 1 - Manager 2 - Offices 3 - Playroom A 4 - Access to Level Two
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2010 | Architectural Design | Kindergarten as a toy
Bachelor Thesis | SUA
Finally, Since children could not play outside the buildings all the time, like in the winters, we consider some other strategies in designing the interior spaces of kindergarten. It is crucial for children not to lose their relationship with nature and their surrounding environment. So we created transparent spaces through which children could see changes in nature like falling of the leaves in the winter or blooming of the plants and flowers in the spring so that they could learn lessons from nature.
Green Atrium Children need natural light Also Providing a green atrium will give them the chance to exprience the relationship between their planet and sun
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Shallow water Low depth pool , for summer times. Children can exprience playing in water with each other
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Abstract : Practicing a Traditional method of Iranian Architecture with modern Methods of construction
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Digital Practice / Workshop Practicing a Traditional method of Iranian Architecture with modern Methods of construction
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Workshop | IAU
Problem : For studying human behavior in a park at Urmia city, we started observing activities rolling in this park for around two weeks. The main issue in this area appeared to be the lack of an appropriate quality for spending free time so, local people did not use the area properly.
Project . N05
2015 | Workshop | Digital “Karbandi”
Workshop | IAU
Site Location Analysis Resting under Canopy together
Talking with each other
Sitting Area Watching movie together
PlayGround
Neighborhood The location of the park is in the historical zone of Uramia city . Therefore We studied the neighborhood typology.
The mass around The Park
Park Area in the site
Site Location
The location of the park is between the HEDAYAT school pass and SARDAR mosque in NEZAMOLSALTANEH Urmia .in groups we first start to study neighborhoods people behaviour and needs then begin study more in details the topography of the site To attract people to this park, the project started with designing an entrance element, which is one of the main characters of the Persian architecture. Since this park is located near one of the most important historical zones in Urmia, the process of design started with observing and obstructing local architectural elements in this zone. Page . N37
Accessibility of the Park
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2015 | Workshop | Digital “Karbandi”
Workshop | IAU
Construction Phase
Another challenge in this project was the construction method we had to use. We had to invent a new way to build a traditional element, the modern way which is affordable and easy to use. After studying the traditional way of making a “HAFT-O-PANJ” arc, we chose a waffle method with wood as a local material, which results in an affordable cost with an easy assembling. Then in the next phase, we had to make a maquette in a 1:20 scale, to test our theory about the construction method we chose. The transition of the “HAFT-O-PANJ” arc into our design processed in a digital platform.
Karbandi With Masonery Material
Karbandi with Wood as local material and waffle construction method
Digital Fabrication method The modeling process in grasshopper make the construction process much easier Page . N38
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2015 | Workshop | Digital “Karbandi”
Workshop | IAU
Waffle Dome Ring
Waffle method
8 Base Arcs
After doing the initial calculations, The final design was modeled in Rhino, and after some revises, we used Grasshopper, to get the different parts of maquette ready to use. Page . N39
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The End Architecture Portfolio 2019 Leila Kaeeni
Email: Leilakaeenii@gmail.com Cell Phone: (+98) 912 725 8664 Address: No.54, Manavi Street, Emamat Square, Narmak, Tehran, Iran Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-kaeeni-5746b4a9/