ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
ZAHEEN MAREDIA
ZAHEEN ZULFIKAR MAREDIA
AIA MEMBER | GRADUATE STUDENT | ARCHTECTURE
I define myself as a young Architect engaged to a global pluralistic society .I believe in the duty we have with others and the power of architecture as a medium of change in the society. This Architecture journey is a collective experience gained from 2015 to 2024. Each semester, my knowledge of design, communication and construction has been tested, complemented by a plethora of design projects, technical construction reports, architectural history and other electives. Part time architecture job during my study enhanced my experience.
TABLE OF CONTENT
1- POWERING TOMORROW
ENERGY EFFICENT NEIGHBOURHOOD DESIGN- DESIGN DESERTATION- M.ARCH
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STROKE REHABILITATION CENTER
HEALTH CARE DESIGN- ACADEMIC- M.ARCH
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ISMAILI CENTER, HOUSTON
DESIGN DESERTATION- ACADEMIC- B.ARCH
4- MISSION SAN JOSE ARCHIVE DESIGN
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS- ACADEMIC- M.ARCH
5- MULTICUISINEHIGH-ENDRESTUARANT HUB WITH DINE IN THEATER
HOSPITALITY AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER- ACADEMIC- M.ARCH
6- INDRAPRASTH BY HONESTY DEVELOPERS
BUNGLOW SCHEME- PROFESSIONAL
POWERING TOMORROW
ADDRESSING THE NEXUS OF ENERGY DEMAND SURGE AND CLIMATE UPHEAVEL
PROJECT TYPE : ENERGY EFFICEINT SINGLE FAMILY NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION: SUGAR LAND, TX, USA
AREA: 246,858 sq.m ( 2,657,160 sq.ft)
INCREASE IN ENERGY DEMAND:
The world is undergoing a transformative era marked by rapid urbanization, technological advancements, and population growth. As a consequence, the energy demand has increase over a period of time and it keeps on increasing continuously. One of the statistics shows that the electricity consumption per capita has increased from 74.6 kwh to 206.6 kwh from the year 2000 to 2016, this tremendous increase in energy demand not only due to increase in population but also technologies. Major part of the electrical energy is being generated using fossil fuels like coal, petroleum and natural gas which results in carbon emission. Increase in carbon emission results into adverse climatic changes and also increases the surface temperature of the earth. VOther adverse effects of climate change are increase in drought, more severe storms like cyclone and hurricane, loss of species, poverty and displacement due to flood destroying homes and livelihood, and more health risks because of extreme weather events, forced displacement, increase in hunger and poor nutrition. Considering all such adverse effects of climate change it is extremely importance to deal with increasing energy demand in a much eco-friendlier manner to minimize the carbon emission and adverse climatic change. Thus, it is essential to generate electric energy with minimum or no carbon emission.The methodology to achieve this goal is required to integrate in building design.
Solution ?
RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION TO BE INTEGRATED AS DESIGN ELEMENTS
Application of VAWT in Parapet wall
Vertical Axis Wind Turbine with 2’ long blades integrated in parapet walls
Application of VAWT in screening wall in Courtyard
Reference of VAWT in Parapet wall
Assembly - South Wall
RECREATIONAL CENTER
SITE PLANNING:
• The site is divided into 2 halves with central axis having a central park for recreational purposes with roof shades and wind turbine
• All the housing units are oriented in east- west direction for making sunlight absorbtion on south solar wall.
• Proposal of common backyard between two consecutive housing row for maximum soical interaction.
• North west corner of the site utilized for Ev charging station and C-store with solar roof shades as the main energy source.
• Thus entire site is planned strategically to rely on green and clean energy generated from solar shades and wind turbines.
SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING UNITS
AREA- 3200- 3400 SQFT
• The housing units are design and planned using passive strategies with maximum diffused natural light from north and to optimize energy conservation.
• The south walls are strictly design for maximum thermal efficency and used mainly as Solar wall.
• The solar wall comprised of solar panels, which can be facelifted using specialized desired material by featuring solar cladding to enhance the overall asthetics of the housing units
SHARED PARKING SOLAR SHADE
• The wind turbine wall is integerated on the parapet wall on North and a wind screen in combination with solar panels is integrated in courtyard
• The housing units also have solar roof shades on terrace inclined at 45 degree angle towards south for maximum absorbtion of sunlight.
• The housing units are placed strategically to integrat shared parking solar shades.
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ENERGY CALCULATION
AVERAGE ENERGY GENERATION BY EACH UNIT PER DAY
ENERGY GENERATION BY VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE
WIND TURBINE AT PARAPET WALL
POWER PRODUCED BY 1 VAWT PER DAY = 0.7kW
THUS, POWER BY 13 VAWT = 13 X 0.7 = 9.1 kW/day
WIND TURBINE AT SOUTH COURTYARD SCREEN WALL
ENERGY PRODUCED BY WIND TURBINES IN CENTRAL PARK
SOLAR POWER GENERATED AT EV CHARGING STATIONS
SHADE WITH SOLAR PANELS
POWER PRODUCED BY 1 VAWT PER DAY = 1.22 kW
THUS, POWER BY 10 VAWT = 10 X 1.22 =12.2 kW/day
TOTAL POWER GENERATEDBYVAWT= 21.3 kW /day
AREA OF SOLAR PANELS SHADES = 25,500 SQ FT (Equivalent to 1700 solarpanels of 15 sq ft each having 300 W capacity producing 510 kWh)
Avg 4.1 hrSunlight will produce 1700 x0.3 x4.1 = 2091 kW / day
This will provide power to 57 EV Charging stations Additional power required for store will be supplied by solarpower from centralpark
TYPICAL MODULE OF SHADE WITH SOLAR PANELS AND WIND TURBINES TOTAL POWER GENERATED PER UNIT =214.82 kW / day TOTAL UNITS – 136, POER GENERATED BY 136 UNITS = 29,215 kW
TYPICALMODULEOFSHADEWITHSOLAR
POWERPRODUCED BY1 HAWT(11’6” )PER DAY= 0.229 kW
Thus, Powerby 350 HAWT=350 x0.229 = 80 kwh
Powergeneratedin a day=80kWh x 24 = 1920 kW/day
POWER PRODUCED BY 1 HAWT (11’6” Dia) PER DAY = 0.229 kW
Thus, Power by 350 HAWT = 350 x 0.229 = 80 kwh
Power generated in a day = 80kWh x 24 hr = 1920 kW/day
SOLAR POWER GENERATED BY SHADING IN CENTRAL PARK
AREA OF 1 HEXAGONE SOLAR PANELS = 435 SQ. F. AREA OF SET OF 7 = 3045 SQ. FT.
(Equivalent to 203 solar panels of 15 sq. ft. each having 300 W capacity producing 60.9 kWh)
Avg 4.1 hr Sunlight will produce 203 x 0.3 x 4.1 = 250 kW per day per set of 7 Hexagon
Shading in central park has 53 sets. Total electricity produced by 53 solar shades is 53 x 203 = 13,250 kW / day
STACKED
Excess power is supplied to Grid which reduces pay back period considerably.
BACK VIEW WITH COMMON BACKYARD AND INCLINE SOLAR ROOF SHADE
VIEW WITH SHARED PARKING SOLAR SHADE
OF COMMON BACKYARD
VIEW
STROKE REHABILITATION CENTER
PROJECT TYPE : HEALTH CARE, REHAB CENTER
LOCATION: SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA
AREA: 20000Sq.mt (215,280 sq.ft)
The mental stroke rehab center accomodating around 30 patients, designed with Biophilia design principles known for aiding patients recovery. The center is design with the concept of integrating the eight elements of Biophilia, light, color, water, gravity, details, curves, life and fractals for quick and holistic healing. The layout of the center is placed strategically with admin block centrally located towards north with interative space connecting the wing of patient rooms overlooking the landscape area on the south helping in healing process.
The main issue with stroke patients from our conversations and research was that stroke patients have the hardest time with maintaining their balance, having the propergait, and oftentimes hurting themselves from falling. To combat these issues, the space is designed so that a patient entering the space has a clear path of movement all around and has sight-lines that promote vision and control to every part of the room. This ensures that the patient feels like they a sense of control in their space and is known to directly improve mental health.
PATIENT’S ROOM
PATIENT’S ROOM
With the way the room layout is laid out, a series of rooms and the corridor created create an interesting pathway of spaces that are completely different to a sterile narrow straight lined corridor but create a sense of disassociation creating an image of no end at sight. It creates an interesting visual challenge while walking through the corridors for patients to navigate through this space. With the way the room layout is laid out, a series of rooms and the corridor created create an interesting pathway of spaces that are completely different to a sterile narrow straight lined corridor but create a sense of disassociation creating an image of no end at sight. It creates an interesting visual challenge while walking through the corridors for patients to navigate through this space.
LANDSCAPE AREA
The nurse stations in the facility are strategically broken off into 3 sectors. Two of the three nurse stations are present in the wings of the facilty and placed centrally keeping in mind sightlines for on call staff to have the ability to supervise patients at every given point. The centerally placed nurse station functions asthe main center with a larger space and staff washrooms where all of the files and data are stored.
NURSE STATIONS
ISMAILI CENTER, HOUSTON
DESIGN DESSERTATION- B.Arch
PROJECT TYPE : CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY CENTER
LOCATION: HOUSTO N , TX, USA
AREA: 11 ACERS
INTRODUCTION
1.Ismailism is one of the Shia sects of Islam and Ismailis are the followers of His Highness His Highness The Aga Khan who is the 49th Imam (spiritual leader) and the direct descendant of Prophet Muhammed S.a.w.
2.His Highness The Aga khan is the most shouted name for all the humanity works and his contribution towards architecture The Aga Khan Development Network is one of the largest institutional networks working for all kind of humanitarian causes non denominationally
3.His Highness The Aga Khan has also introduced the most prestigious “The Aga Khan Award for Architecture
4.There are prestigious Ismailis centres in different parts of the world including London, Burnaby,Lisbon, Dubai, Dushanbe, Toronto,Vancouver
AIM
The aim is to mark the permanent presence of the Ismaili community in USA and to create a symbol of pluralism and harmony across different religions and cultures
OBJECTIVES
The Ismaili centre will symbolise the harmonious integration of the spiritual, the artistic and the natural worlds in keeping with the holistic ideal which is an intimate part of Islamic tradition at the same time, it will also express a profound commitment to inter cultural engagement, and international cooperation
SCOPE
The center will provide platform for public gathering and cultural activities, Museum and library for knowledge sharing, Offices of various AKDN institutions, Seminar, banquet halls, auditorium, Jamatkhana (prayer hall), moral training schools which will provide spiritual and social conscience of Islam and also nurture the ethics and moral of Islam from childhood.
The site for Ismaili Center in Houston is already selected and purchased by AKTC The vacant plot along Montrose Boulevard at Allen Parkway is planned as the future site of the Ismaili Center near Downtown Houston along Buffalo Bayou.
Location: 2323 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX 77019 United states
Site Owner: Aga Khan Trust for Culture
Area of plot: (44,838,81 sq m, 4,82,645 sq ft)
Stakeholders: Aga Khan Development Network, Ismaili community, general public.
Site Context
•Buildings around the site are all residential apartments.
•American general life and Forthea digital marking are the only commercial building located on the western side of the site.
•There are various public amenities around the site like Exon gas station on the south west side, Metro bus stop at various intervals.
•Site surrounded with road on all the 3 sides. Northern side of the site is abutting to Allen Parkway road which is the main free way, south side is abutting to W. Dallas street which act as a tertiary road and western side of the site is the Montrose boulevard road which connects the W. Dallas to the main free way.
DESIGN CONCEPT
1.Islam has 5 principles known as “5 pillars of Islam”. Building-1 consist of 5 hexagonal building blocks resembling 5 pillars of Islam.
2.Muqarnas 1 of the key feature of Islamic architecture is inspired from honeycomb. Honeycomb has various hexagonal shapes connected with each other does the building design is inspired from honeycomb.
3.Rectangle being the best form for prayer hall (Jamatkhana) and social hall, It was merged with Hexagon
Honey comb
It was difficult to provide best utilisation space for prayer hall and social hall while continuing Hexagonal form
Rectangle being the best form for prayer hall (Jamatkhana) and social hall, It was merged with Hexagon
Fusion of Rectangle and Hexagon - Final Form for Prayer hall building
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LEVEL- 3
LEVEL- 2
TOP VIEW
Detail of Sky light
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LEVEL- 2
PROJECT TYPE :
LOCATION: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS,USA
MULTICUISINE HIGH-END RESTAURANT HUB WITH DINE IN THEATERS
PROJECT TYPE : HOSPITALITY AND ENTERTAINEMENT CENTER
LOCATION: MUMBAI, INDIA
The proposed building combines three types of programs within a six-story building. The first floor serves variety of street food of Mumbai with an open to sky atrium used as casual dining. The atrium also showcases the crisscross stairs connecting different floors up to fourth floor, one elevator serving up to fourth floor and another elevator is serving fifth and sixth floor. Second to fourth floor has individual restaurants run by different chefs. Each of the restaurants serve a specific cuisine. The top floor consists of a floating volume with two Dine in Cinema and a kitchen for Cinema. The food will be served on table in cinema. Under the Floating volume on the fifth floor is a Lounge bar with terrace overlooking to wellington fountain.
VIEW FROM WELLINGTON FOUNTAIN
VIEW OF ATRIUM ON GROUND FLOOR
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VIEW FROM WELLINGTON FOUNTAIN
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INDRAPRASTH BY HONESTY DEVELOPERS
PROJECT TYPE : BUNGLOW SCHEME
LOCATION: GUJARAT, INDIA
FIRM- ARCHINOVA DESIGN INC.
SITE PLAN
FLOOR
FLOOR PLAN LEVEL -1
FLOOR PLAN LEVEL -2
FLOOR PLAN LEVEL -2
