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Portfolio Maryam Kalantari

Portfolio Maryam Kalantari Phone: +44 (0) 7746380591 E-mail: m.kalantari88@gmail.com

Cur r i cu lu m V it a e Maryam Kalantari Phone: +44 (0) 7746380591 E-mail: m.kalantari88@gmail.com EDUCATION: 09/2012 - 01/2014

Architectural Association of London (AA) - DRL Master of Architecture and Urbanism (March) Course tutor: Patrik Schumacher

09/2006 - 03/2011

Islamic Azad University Khorasgan (IAUK), Iran Bachelor of Architecture.

WORK Experience : 09/2013

Assistant in “Architecture in Fashion” Workshop, Tehran, Iran

05/2010 - 02/2012

Sarooj Abnie Company(Iran) As designer assistant and a research team member, participated in different projects, such as residential accommodation, medical center, Re-organization of Isfahan’s martyr cemetery, interior design and physical modeling.

01/2011 - 09/2011

Beheshti Hospital, Isfahan, Iran Assisting in design procedure of NICU

2008 - 2011

Islamic Azad University-Khorasgan (Isfahan) Leading student projects. For instance, Estimation and Sheet designing.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 09/2010 - 12/2010 04/2009 - 7/2009

Teacher assistant for course of “Technical Design and detailing”, Supervisor: Prof M.Salavati, Islamic Azad University-Khorasgan (Isfahan) Teaching Photoshop for enthusiastic students of Architecture.

PUBLICATIONS: 03/2012

M. Kalantari, E. Alikhani; “Shiran historical house”; Submitted in Nama Magazine, Isfahan,Iran

03/2012

M. Kalantari; “Yadollahi historical house”; Submitted in Nama Magazine, Isfahan, Iran.

EXHIBITION AND REWARDS: 03/2011

Awarded 1st prize project for final design.

06/2009

Awarded 3rd prize in university exhibition.

12/2007

Awarded 1st prize in university exhibition of architectural design 1.

MEMBERSHIP: Since 12/2011 Since 03/2011

Iranian Construction Engineering Organization (ICEO) Member of Young Researcher Club, Iran.

COMPUTER & technical SKILLS: Modeling: Graphic design: Technical skills:

LANGUAGE CONTROL: English: Fluent | French: Basic knowledge | Arabic: Intermediate | Farsi: Native References:

Theodore Spyropoulos, Director of AA DRL, London, UK Tel.: +44 (0)79 7375 5138 Email: theo@minimaforms.com

Pierandrea Angius, Lead Architect, Zaha Hadid Architects, London, UK Tel.: +44 (0) 20 7253 5147 Email: pierandrea.angius@zaha-hadid.com Shajay Bhooshan, Lead Designer, Zaha Hadid Architects, London, UK Tel.: +44 (0) 20 7253 5147 Email: Shajay.Bhooshan@zaha-hadid.com

Maryam Ghasemi Sichani, Associate principal of architecture department, IAUK, Iran Tel.: +98 (0) 913 311 5971 Email: mghasemi@khuisf.ac.ir

Nematollah Soltan Rezaei, Manager, Sarooj Abnie Company, Isfahan, Iran Tel.: +98 (0) 311 446 0139 Email: groupsaroojabnieah@yahoo.com II

Contents C u r r i c u l u m V i ta e

WORKSHOP

Architecture in Fashion

Academic works

facebook Headquarter

material behaviour

digital folding

Stone museum

residential accommodation

cultural complex

Sofeh campus

Professional works

interior design

Reorganization of Isfahanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s martyrs cemetery

Arman residence

NICU of beheshti Hospital

reception of Ghaem clinic

Khorvash villa

Soltan Rezaie Hospita

beheshti house consevattion program

workshop

Architecture in Fashion Fashion and architecture are both based on basic life necessities – clothing and shelter. However, they are also forms of self-expression – for both the creators and consumers. Both fashion and architecture affect our emotional being. The agenda of this workshop is to investigate on the overlap between these two areas of design, art & fashion. Fashion and architecture express ideas of personal, social and cultural identity, reflecting the concerns of the user and the ambition of the age. Their relationship is a symbiotic one and throughout history, clothing and buildings have echoed each other in form and appearance. This only seems natural as they not only share the primary function of providing shelter and protection for the body, but also because they both create space and volume out of flat, two-dimensional materials. While they have much in common, they are also intrinsically different – address the human scale, but the proportions, sizes and shapes differ enormously.

And while fashion is, by its very nature, ephemeral or ‘of the moment’, architecture traditionally has a more solid, monumental and permanent presence. Our aim is to realize visually the rules & how we could create the different forms and control the geometrical performance of patterns & then survey the transformation between variations.

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Academic works

facebook Headquarter The thesis originates as an antipode of Frank Gehryâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s design for Facebookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future campus, which is claimed to be the largest open office in the world by the end of its completion, in 2015. It challenges the conventional typology of open plans, in an attempt to create connective spaces. We believe in decentralized principle of office space, where there is no longer programmatic zoning but instead distribution is based on relative measures of reach and requirements. The circular packing algorithm in relation to the neighboring circulation network; where the rules of distance and spatial requirements allow the company to grow further and multiply in number or even split the complex structure and cut down to form minor groups. In order to redefine the traditional office typologies, we considered new forms of hybrid porous structure and spatial organization in a middle condition of cellular and open layout. This will also showcase the working nature of a social networking company through the principles of transparency and community participation.

This future typology of the office will represent a more fluid and dynamic organization, accommodating working spaces as it constantly changes through inherent flexibility and the ability to adapt to the transformation. It will also accommodate both features of open and cellular work space and will eventually develop a new comfortable office environment for employees who spend most of their day behind desks. We developed a scenario of an open plan office within porous structure - a robust framework of voids, which allow sunlight to let in. This ensures smooth working of the employees thereby achieving the work-life balance in the collaborative atmosphere. The main language of the design is represented in voids that serve not only as atriums, but provide visual connectivity, as well as vertical communication in some places. In this way extensive massing becomes fragmented both in plans and the section remaining connected, literally and visually, as an open plan office.

Historical Research

Larkin Building 1) Year of construction : 2) Size of the company-(corporate or smaller) 3) Capacity :

1904-1950 Generous corporate

Willis Faber Dumas

SAS Building

CentraAl Beheer

1944

1975

1987

1972

Corporate office and research laboratory

Corporate office

Corporate office complex

12000

1300

2500

4) Company production :

Soap manufacturing company

Research building

Insurance building

Airlines building

Insurance company

5)Growth rate, Life cycle (speed of changing of the company) :

Very speedy

Constant

High

Steady

Fluctuates ‫طثمحئ‬

6) Program distribution (Centralized or decentralized) :

Centralized

Decentralized

7)Urban fabric, Geography :

Surrounded by factories Advances in service facilities Team work

Industrial zone

Urban

Urban, Water side

Urban

Advanced

Facilities are computerized

Advanced

Team work

Individual

Team work

Kitchen, dining rooms, classrooms, library, recreation facilities , medical care

Research tower, the great workroom, elevator and stairway channels

Landscaped garden, swimming pool, leisure services

Shops, restaurants, coffee bars, Street spine inside the building

Information desk, atriums, escalators, coffee bar, restaurants, nurseries, reading rooms, library

31-37 m

43 m - 70 m

52 m - 103 m

14 m - 25 m

10 m

8) Technology : 9)Working type (individual or team) :

10) Amenities provided :

4500

Johnson Wax building

1000

Experiments The experiments were our first attempt to address issues of porosity and organisational complexity. We believe that behaviour of certain materials in different conditions can reflect organizational principles that we are searching for. We tried to fabricate a model of porosity on a smaller scale to understand the process the material goes through to attain its interweaving nature of solid and void. Expanding Polyurethane Foam and Silicon are the base material of the experiments which are mixed with two other types of PU foam to achieve different gradient of porosity.

organizational network

38. Business Development in Sales and Business Development 75. SMB in Online Operations

66. Security in Infrastructure

25. HR in People and Recruiting

Final optimized positions of all departments 0

2d grid

0 2D Grid ~ 76 0 - A (8) 1 0 - B (8) 9 x 9 = 81 (possible positions) 2 Constraints: 3 1. to find min sum 4 2. to avoid overlapping

3d grid

0 1

1 2 3

2 3

5 6

3. change position - int number

7 8

Human Resources department is on the edge

4 Possibility to add more constraints ocking some of the positions (for example for some departments to be on the edges - reachable from outside developer relations)

Corporate Communications is in the middle of a grid

Position of departments with areas

Circular packing type control

distance control 2d 3. 2.

Distance < 2D

(DIAMETER of the smaller circle)

3 TYPES 1. D_10 2. D_25 3. D_50 Distance < 1.5D

2 TYPES 1. D_10 2. D_35

4d 1. 2.

4 TYPES 1. D_10 2. D_25 3. D_50 4. D_70 Distance < 1.5D

Distance < 4D

(DIAMETER of the smaller circle)

2 TYPES 1. D_10 2. D_35

2. 3.

5 TYPES 1. D_10 2. D_25 3. D_50 4. D_70 5. D_100 Distance < 1.5D 13

1. 4.

Distance < 6D (DIAMETER of the smaller circle)

2 TYPES 1. D_10

With the first algorithm we address organizational complexity of the corporative companies like Facebook which employ several thousand people. (10000 employees in case of Facebook). It is proposing the optimization of organisational network directly corresponding to the work flow of the Facebook company. The second is dealing with the decentralized office environment that represents a middle porous condition between two traditions of office spaces as we observed the example Herman Hertzbergerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s building. Here we are trying to define a set of rules that will help us generate our proposal for the Facebook campus in terms of massing and planning. The first algorithm is dealing with organisational network optimization from the position of each team with respect to neighbouring. And the circular packing is aimed to create decentralized porous office space which places different function according to the distance from user.

Working spaces - Team of 4 Spatial requirement min 18 m2 - diameter 6 m

max dist from nat light 6

7 Open spaces = Ramps Spatial requirement min 615 m2 - diameter 28 m and 50 m

50 9m

4.5 m

Multi-storey spiral car park Spatial requirement 2550 m 2- diameter 57 m

surface development

Plans articulation Fourth Floor _ 20.0 m Porosity Level _ 4 = 33.06%

ADMINISTRATION

Third Floor _ 15.0 m Porosity Level _ 3 = 39.83%

PEOPLE AND RECRUITING

COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC POLICY

LEGAL AND FINANCE

Second Floor _ 10.0m Porosity Level _ 2 = 42% PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

First Floor _ 5.0 m Porosity Level _ 1 = 43.49%

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Ground Floor _ 0.0 m Porosity Level _ 0 = 26.19%

SALES AND BUSINESS

Porosity Level is the ratio between solid and open space, built up space in relation to the overall mass.

ONLINE OPERATIONS

IT AND SECURITY

DESIGN AND USER EXPERIENCE DATA AND ANALYTICS INFRASTRUCTURE

MARKETING

Main entry Secondary entry Vehicular entry Department connection Department zone Vertical circulation

Main entry Ramp connection Public and employee entry Public entry Service entry Hackathon NEIGHBOURING LAND USE

MIXED USE CENTRAL AREA (HIGH STREET COMMERCIAL AREA) RESIDENTIAL ZONE

INSTITUTIONAL ZONE

Urban approach The central core of the campus is Hackathon square which serves both employees and public. Hackathon area at the same time is the biggest open space of the campus. Placing it in the middle of the site instead of the edge will emphasize the interaction between public and the campus and it also blurs the boundaries between them. All the neighboring streets which serve as the entry points to the campus should have access to the Hackathon without any interruption. That would create a network of a public open space that permeates the campus which extends throughout the site.

SURROUNDING TRAFFIC FLOW

City of Palo Alto

City of Mountain View

City of Los Altos

PRIMARY ROAD SECONDARY ROAD TERTIARY ROAD

CALTRAIN STATION BUS BAYS ENTRY TO THE SITE MAIN ENTRY VEHICULAR ENTRY SERVICE ENTRY PEDESTRIAN ENTRY PUBLIC ENTRY

Porosity in sections We introduced another layer of porosity in our sections, creating 3 different types of voids: atriums, bridges and ramps. In the atriums the voids merge together on the top to admit light to the interior and on bottom to form large partially covered open space for common gatherings. The bridges are generated over the public accesses, forming uninterrupted open space network. Only the ramps remain at the same place throw-out the section, providing the vertical connectivity in the building.

large common open spaces

voids typology level bellow level above

a. atriums

Sections

level above level bellow

b. bridges

c. ramps

structure and cladding From the structural point of view voids serve as a vertical structure, there are no other vertical elements supporting the building, therefore it was important to maintain 24 m maximum span between voids. The physical model and the diagrams show our first proposal for the structure, where primary structural elements are steel frames that support secondary beams and cable system on the shell. For the final proposal we chose space structure instead which would more suit the shape of the building and at the same time create a division on the shell for the cladding system.

1. slope analysis

POROUS SKIN. The size of the openings depends on the slope analysis

2. space frame structure strategy

slope < 10 10 < slope < 40 40 < slope

3.claddin system

porous skin As a part of our thesis we will also introducing a porous skin. The porosity of the skin is based on several criteria’s: it is changing according to the height, in lower parts of the building openings are bigger. Skin also responds to the sun’s orientation. The size of the openings depends on the slope analysis, where the more vertical façade is it becomes more open. In that way the direction of the light is controlled and the influence of horizontal light which is not the most comfortable in the office is reduced. And since the roofs of the building are partially accessible, horizontal façade becomes completely flat and closed.

POROUS SKIN. In lower parts of the building openings are bigger

Furniture typology Facebook has 12 departments and the space requirement for the tasks assigned to them varies as well as the environment they work in changes depending upon the privacy required. Also, some of the departments work in such a fashion which requires the employees to work in teams - the size of which varies. So our next step was to create a furniture system which can cater to different needs of the employees. We designed the furniture systems which has varying combination of the aspects like Formal, Informal, Privacy and Reconfigurability.

Prototype mechanism As a part of design we developed a full 1 to 10 scale working prototype wall. The mechanism is pushing the wire which pushes the fabric and creates partitions. The mechanism has three parts, one which pulls and pushes the wire, second which changes the direction of the wire in vertical direction and third which changes the direction in horizontal direction. 1. Length control

2. Vertical direction

3.Horizontal disc

4.Horizontal direction

i n t er io r s Facebook campus is an organization where the team work plays a very major role in the decision making on a daily basis. Here we are challenging the open space typologies. Researching the company dynamics, we listed pros and cons of open space office. Our aim is to design a hybrid porous office space between cellular and open. Research also shows that utilization rate of the US offices is only 45 percent. With our interior design we aim to increase that number by blurring boundaries between different spaces and using same space for different scenarios: formal and informal program, individual and team work. For this reason we considered adjustable ceiling-wall and furniture system, explored mainly through sections. With flexible ceiling partition wall system we are not only creating literal boundaries but defining semiological

material behaviour The project tackles the ring system as a structural element as well as a form generator, negotiating planes in space. It also studies the relation between the behaviour of plaster and the ring that acts as a plaster flow device. All these behaviours are intrinsically tied. Exploring minimal surfaces in small scale objects and large scale installations through their physical topology as well as their mathematical background played an important role in our experiments. We did some basic geometry and patterning experiments to understand the materiality and behavior of plaster. Each pattern studied a different aspect of plaster. Such as the density of control points and the expansion of lycra. We observe that plaster flow the joints and points minimize the volume of plaster needed. We try to combine different iterations of the points and lines pattern and holes. From these set of experiments and previous patterning explorations, the ring connecting different planes that create minimal surfaces became the topic of our research.

The ring as an inner boundary was defined by its behaviour. It acted as a form generator by linking different planes in space as well as dictating the final curvature of the model (the belt function) It also behaved structurally through the orientation it was placed in: In-plane ring acting as a compression element, out of plane ring distributing plaster evenly. Finally the ringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third behaves as a plaster flow device that facilitates plaster flow from one surface to the other. We try different scales, positions and direction of the ring with and without Seam Lines to find the behavior of Lycra in casting to create a structural system.

Creating a spiraling geometry through a ring to ring connection. The whole structure is continuous and might create a structural system. Tree branching experiment where several ring connections are merged into a node-like ring system. The bridge connector experiment, deals with a new way of connecting different component. The bridge connector works in the same way by stretching lycra and adding ring connectors rather than using seam-lined bridges. Gandalf the second is a geometrical study of how a ring to ring connection might evolve into a system of connecting planes. The model deals with a spiraling void rather than a spiraling geometry, it uses the notions of in-plane vs. out of plane rings to evenly distribute plaster and create structurally stable areas.

The Precious is the final model that synthesizes all the experiments that took place in this workshop. Through this model, we tried to tackle all aspects of the ring behaviour. 1. The final model creates a structurally stable system (through the in-plane out of plane rings) 2. Distributes plaster evenly in the whole model by using the out of plane rings as well as the patterning techniques. 3. Negotiates planes in space The research speculates upon force induction and geometric formation. Comparisons between stress line vectors and crease line trajectories are developed. The utility of folding is further analysed across a series of qualitative simulation tests, to ascertain the usefulness of the structure, its rigidity, and possible component feature locales. Based upon the analogue discovery process undertaken in the first workshop, the team speculates on the process of formation providing initial steps for future folders to expedite, qualify, and leverage relevant structural logic

digital folding The research speculates upon force induction and geometric formation. Comparisons between stress line vectors and crease line trajectories are developed. The utility of folding is further analyzed across a series of qualitative simulation tests, to ascertain the usefulness of the structure, its rigidity, and possible component feature locales. Based upon the analogue discovery process undertaken in the first workshop, the team speculates on the process of formation providing initial steps for future folders to expedite, qualify, and leverage relevant structural logic inherent to folded geometries. A methodological design system is created to identify and qualify structural features in folding behaviour. For this reason we try to test different kind of pinching point with different direction which faced us with two problems, the first one was vertex density, the vertices

were too far from each other, a poor resolution resulted in processing, so we increased the divisions. The Second problem was Rest Length, because of using ncloth, in some part we face with crossing; we tried to solve it by changing the rest length. In a time that we achieve to an appropriate digital folding we try to find preliminary crease by sorting and recognition by color and preliminary stress by tributary load paths to ground. We localization of folds by Localized search space voxels were established in initial digital folding to allow digital comparison of attributes of neighboring particles of the crease. Finally, find crease by principle stress, load aggregation and curvature which are sorting by Structural stress properties, most useful areas of load path and highest rate of change in curvature respectively.

Stone museum The site is located on the incline of Sofeh Mountain. The main concept was inspired by the configuration of the stones sliding on the slop of mountain, to achieve stability. Based on this idea the presented form was created which consists of oriented boxes that are connecting to each other by different bridges. In a Procedure, light will be controlled and reduced gradually. Tilt and rotation of inner walls, inspire viewers as if they are in a cave. Each window is considered to be an opening to a special landscape, such as mountain, lake, nature and city. Each cube is designed to have a special function such as exhibition, restaurant, administration, conference hall and shopping area. The entrance has been designed based on existing mountain path. Restaurant has a picturesque view of nature and city. The last volume has the best view to the surrounding area.

residential accommodation The site is located on the river side. The main concept is based on the river flow. Curve lines inspire the relax sense and smoothness of water to the residents of the villa. To create the outline of the design, lines have been designed according to function and house rules. These curves create 3 kind of space inside the building: main area, services and connecting area.

Flower Box detail

Section

cultural complex In this design I restored one of the oldest knitting factories in Isfahan and change the function of it to a cultural center. In the beginning a research was carried out on the history of this factory. The factory was built in 1923 by German architectures and it was operating until 1980 and had an important role in architectural history of the city. In this project it has been tried to keep the main structure of the building as is and restore the destroyed parts of the building and create a combination of modern and traditional architecture. The two main saloons are to be used as exhibition area. For designing a connection between two exhibition saloons , a variety of structures have been testes to cover and join different parts of the building, finally, a glasshouse has been designed to not only connect buildings from second floor but to create a green space which can be used by public.

On the East side of the project was a big store which is replaced by a bazaar, designed based on a combination of Islamic and modern architecture to create a shopping center. An arcade in ground created to prepare an inner visual view of the complex for pedestrian. This, will make sidewalk wider. This is a tangible design for people and has roots in Islamic architecture. In the second floor, market space was shaped that was covered with a shell of arches to replicate the old bazars in the city. Finally, for the material brick and concrete, two traditional and modern materials were chosen to be use in the structure.

Sofeh campus The chosen site located in north hillsides of Sofeh Mountain, with an area of 143130 m2. Reasons for choosing this site: 1. The street near this site is one of the main road systems It creates easy accessing for passenger. 2. The site is located in a calm area . 3. The mountain and national park located near the site create pleasant weather and picturesque view. In addition, there are other facilities such as: bowling alley, restaurant, shop, zoo, etc. 4. The topography of hillside creates a better view for passenger. In the first stage of the design to preventing noise pollution, the site has 150 m distance from the main road.

CENTRAL ACTIVITY ZONE TOPOGRAPHY LEVEL DROP VEHICULAR MOVEMENT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WATER GRADIENT

Camp used the incline of ground and become divided to different levels which let people to have great view to both city and the center of camp. In the entrance; passengers are attracted to the main part by a waterfall. . The car park is designed near the site. In north-west and north-east parts of site a playground for children and a flower exhibition was designed respectively to create more facilities for passengers. The camp place separated by different road and surrounded by vegetation. Restrooms are being located in different part of site to be easily accessible. Some gazebos are considered for passengers who want to be stay for a short time. These gazebos have the best view to the camp. This place can also be used for festivals, celebrities or program in the winter that camping is less considered.

Professional works

interior design In this project, the employer wanted to change the interior design of two offices (clinic) next to each other. They wanted to expand the waiting rooms and have a more aesthetically pleasant area . These offices were built near 15 years ago and needed a lot of changes. My design of connecting these rooms by use of bars and acoustic ceiling was accepted by the employer and about choosing materials we worked in a group. I was responsible for creating plans and designs, preparing cost estimation for each development, communicating with customers in order to record their requests and ideas about new design , also responsible for working with clients to ensure that changes are captured, plans are updated, and that working designs are available for install teams.

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

Reorganization of Isfahanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s martyrs cemetery In this project we worked on reorganization of Isfahanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s martyrs cemetery. We work in a group with 5 architects. This area is an ancient site and many famous people, scientists and poets burial here. After a lot of research, I got some suggestions one of them was creating 8 entrances according to Islamic concept. Other one was creating a parking place near the cemetery, because people usually have problem about parking lot. After this project began I work on details in different part and designed one of the entrances, Sahn and paving.

To design this Sahn I tried to use symbol of Islamic Architecture such as arc, symmetry, rhythm, harmony and other concepts. This place will be covered with tent structures to create a comfortable place for people in different condition. These are some of my design which employer let me show it in my portfolio. PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

Arman residence

NICU of beheshti Hospital

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

reception of Ghaem clinic

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

Khorvash villa

Soltan Rezaie Hospital

beheshti house consevattion program Beheshti house is one of the historical buildings in Isfahan. We recognize the destroyed and damaged part of the building and its reason. Draw plans, elevations, details and interiors motifs and give some suggestion for conservation and repairing. This report submitted to Iranian cultural heritage organization in Isfahan.

Moisture Type 1 Crack Foundation collapse Moisture Type 2

Scope Street Pedestrian road Conservation house

School Green Area Child Center Commercial Religion Caravanserai Sanitary

Reformation plan of region 63

East part

Portfolio Maryam Kalantari Phone: +44 (0) 7746380591 E-mail: m.kalantari88@gmail.com