Portfolio MD ASHFAQ BIN ARIF
Contents _life under the shadow............... 03 _housing......................................................12 _50:50 highrise.................................... 17 _student centre...................................21 _furniture design..................................23 _sculpture...................................................24 _architectural visualization.....25 _sketches.................................................... 26 _photography.......................................27
LIFE UNDER THE SHADOW
CATEGORY : URBAN TYPE : ACADEMIC SEMESTER : 10 (LEVEL-5, TERM-2) YEAR : 2016-2017 LOCATION : MOHAKHALI, DHAKA SUPERVISOR : Dr. Nayma Khan Patrick D’ Rozario
Dhaka is one of the densest cities of the world. 14.6 million people live in just 125 square miles. At more than 115,000 people per square mile. As a result land value inside Dhaka is sky-rocketing. But Dhaka being such a dense, lively and demanding city, space under the flyovers is not often properly designed keeping the users of these spaces in mind. So, spaces under the flyovers – such huge land area inside such a city with high land value – becomes useless, garbage disposal or shelters for homeless people. So, the objective of this project was to revitalizing spaces under Mohakhali flyover, Dhaka - the first flyover of Bangladesh.
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Project rationale I Dhaka city charactaristics
The story of this project
Growth restricted
Densely populated
Overcrowded traffic
Rivers on 3 sides restrict growth
14.6 million people in 125sq mile
severe traffic jam at node points
Mohakhali is an area of Dhaka city where the land is saturated with buildings, so there is land scarcity and the value of land is very high. Also, that whole region is overpopulated. As a result, crowded. Consequently, there is heavy traffic causing chronic and heavy traffic jam paralyzing regular public life. On the two sides of the flyover, every inch of space is used for commercial purpose, including illegal vendors encroaching pedestrian walkway. But the space of the median under the flyover which is 64,000 sqft (6,000 sqm), is left unused, due to the lack of connectivity, for which the approximate land value is 200,000$ (1.7crore bdt) for the total area if rented for commercial shops. From land use pattern, activity analysis, traffic analysis, SWOT analysis, and survey of local people, design decisions were made.
Even though flyovers work as a connector between two points
The major function of this project really is Connectivity. The connection is of different dimensions - physical, social, economic, functional.
So, what will happen after connecting?
Illegal vendors encroaching the pedestrian walkway Pedestrian are forced to walk on the road Road becomes narrower and dengarous for both pedestrian and traffic
It disrupts connection between pavements on both sides of a road Thus SHADOW is created under flyover. Which creates a BARREN, UNWANTED, UNUSABLE, INACCESSIBLE space
Currently, pedestrian is blocked with vendor shops. So people have to walk in the streets. As a result traffic circulation is inhibited. Current situaion
Current situation I Problems created for flyover If the vendors can get a proper place, under the shadow of the flyover,
A designed place for vendors under the flyover Road becomes free of pedestrian Road becomes wider and safe for both - pedestrian and traffic
_people can walk in the pedestrian _road becomes free for traffic. Homeless encroachment
Pollution I Dumping zone
How design decisions will impact the current situaion
Unsafe road crossing
Green plaza for public Ticket counter
Also
Seating arrangement
Land value in Dhaka city is VERY HIGH
Separate lane for bus stop
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Bus stop
Vast space under flyover is BARREN, UNUSED Spaces under flyover is not designed keeping SITE CONTEXT in mind Scope and potential of the project lies in SITE SPECIFIC SOLUTION
Underground passageway
Underground shops
Underground passageway
After implementing the designed solutions
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Programs I Activities
ADJACENT PLAZA (BUS STOP)
The current unused space turns into a vibrant social gathering space with various activities.
NEW USER
TRANSPORT
FLYOVER
Vehicular traffic
NEW OCCUPANTS SERVICE PROVIDER
VENDORS
DESIGN DERIVATION
Upper Road Escalator to Underground Seating Arrangement Sculpture Gallery Food Court
Ground Level
Severed connection under the shadow
Column Footing Escalator to Ground Level Brand shop / Showroom
Bringing life under the shadow
Creating connectivity
Vendor shops
Underground
Result - Underground Passageway
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The whole site was divided into the zones. North, Middle and south. Each of the zone has its own distinguished characteristics. The North zone (01) has nearby educational institutions, it has a lot of commercial and administrative activities. So it has a library, cloth shops, food stalls, seating arrangements for eating drinking and relaxing. The Middle zone (02) has a rail cross nearby. It contains basically food stalls, seating arrangements and electric and food shops, food stalls. The South zone (03) in near Mohakhali DOHS area. Which is a residential area, so this zone is comparatively quiet. So, there is seating arrangement for relaxation and also a sculptural garden which would help creating a relaxing ambiance. Finally , with this project the whole site, from one corner to another, is connected for the pedestrian via an underground passageway. In such a dense and hyperactive urban environment which is so important. Thus it bring life under the shadow, creating a lively and vibrant space filled with public activity.
GREEN WALL
SCULPTURE GALLERY
FLYOVER
A space of relaxation in the midst of green walls and sculpture gallery
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UNDERPASS PASSAGE UNDERGROUND FLYOVER SITTING ENTRY WAY SHOP
UNDERPASS BUS STOP MURAL ENTRY WALL
WAITING ZONE
Entry to the underground passageway via escalator. Beautiful brick walls give environmental protection as well as a sense of transition of space
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SITTING EXHIBITION ESCALATOR WALL
FOOD SHOP
A view of bus stand and seating arrangements from the public plaza
SUPER SHOP
EXHIBIT WALL
FOOD SHOP
FLYOVER
At important node points, surface road crossing facility is kept and re-designed properly
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SITTING FOOD UNDERGROUND SHOP ENTRY
OVERBRIDGE
An urgent function for the educational, commercial and administrative area, food stalls, with seating arrangements, where the busy people can grab a bite and relax from their busy life
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The former futile space becomes a space of activity, robust and relaxation space. A circulation space between motion, accompanied with essential functions for users of that area
A thoughtful composition of brick jali walls, glass walls and green walls, creating a semi-open internal space
A thoughtful composition of brick jali walls, glass walls and green walls, creating a semi-open internal space
Reinvigorating the greens of the area which also acts as a buffer between the interior and exterior spaces
Food stalls are found in the circulation, a moment of quick rest in the middle of a journey.
Creating a public plaza, as well as a different lane for public transport stoppage, help ameliorating present severe traffic
Ultimately, the whole area under the flyover connects via the underground passageway below the median
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HOUSING
Accomodation for the Financially Challenged
CATEGORY : RESIDENTIAL TYPE : ACADEMIC SEMESTER : 08 (LEVEL-4, TERM-2) YEAR : 2015-2016 LOCATION : UTTARA 3rd PHASE, DHAKA COLLABORATION : Sumaiya Sherwat, Shwe Wai Ching SUPERVISOR : Dr. Md. Shahidul Ameen Dr. Farida Nilufar
The main objective of the project was to design a low cost housing for the destitute but employed population. The project was executed in a group of three students. Our goal was to break the stereotype box buildings those create an introvert and segregated space. The form and cluster organization was designed for maximum interaction among the inhabitants and creating a open and inviting inter and intra-spaces. So, the idea of staggering form came and the cluster organization ensured maximum shared green spaces among structures. My role : I was actively involved in all phases of this project from initial data analysis and program formulation to final presentation preparation and defending in the jury. I took several important design decisions such as minimizing road area by introducing a primary road inside the site, opening up the ground area by removing some units for public activity, views, and air flow. I also single-handedly made the 3D model of the whole project while taking minor design decisions through the process. Additionally, introducing folding furniture for maximum space utilization was also my idea.
The working class gets paid least, but their contribution to the society is remarkable. They live in a inhumanly crammed space which is much less than recommended minimum for living. But with proper design and innovative ideas, their life could be much better, vibrant sociable and playful.
Study drawing and model
Masterplan
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Unit Design
The playground in the middle of the clusters becomes a joyful gathering space completing a beautiful scenery of setting sun
Staggered roof opens views and allows Pavement encompassing visual interaction among the teannats the cluster Shaded open spaces enabling social activities
3 - fold table folding bunkbed / wall cabinet
Green spaces flowing throughout the cluster
CLUSTER PLAN (TYPE C) I AXONOMETRIC VIEW
folding chair / bed
shelf / fold down table
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Longitudinal section (Type B)
Perspective from front (Type B)
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The staggering form of the clusters allows additional airflow and views
The space flows continuously, from a open ploayground to a semi-open courtyard, through punches in the form of the clusters
The connecting corridors become semi-open spaces between the forms, the courtyards, get busy during different times of the day with various indoor-outdoor activities
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50:50 Design of a tall building
CATEGORY : COMMERTIAL TYPE : ACADEMIC SEMESTER : 06 (LEVEL-3, TERM-2) YEAR : 2014-2015 LOCATION : HATIRJHEEL, DHAKA SUPERVISOR : Dr. Zebun Nasreen Ahmed Dr. S. M. Nazmul Imam
The goal of the project was to build an energy efficient highrise which would take 50% of its energy from the grid and other 50% it will produce on its own. As highrises are too energy consuming (about twice as high energy consuming as low rise buildings)because of their excessive height, this project was an excercise towards green and sustainability.
SHEAR WALL
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DIFFUSED LIGHT
COLUMN
12m
DEPTH OF FLOOR AREA WILL NOT EXCEED 12M 20 6 WEST CORE CUTS OFF SOLAR HEAT GAIN IN THE OFFICE AREA 6
VIEW TOWARDS LAKE HATIRJHEEL LAKE
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DIFFUSED LIGHT
SOUTH SUN
HOT AIR OUTLET
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SOLAR PANEL RAINWATER COLLECTOR
VERTICAL STRUCTURES
BEAM
For light penetration and ventilation, the building was split into two towers thus creating two tenant areas.
TRUSS
BRACING
But this created a problem. The north mass could not get much air and ventilation from the south side. So the south mass was cut in three tiers to let air and light in the north mass.
COOL AIR INTLET
COLLECTED WATER TO RESERVOIR
PANEL ON THE TOP PART TO BRING DIFFUSED LIGHT INSIDE SOLAR PANEL WORKS AS SHADE FROM SOUTH SUN, ALSO PRODUCES ELECTRICITY A CHANNEL ALSO CATCHES RAIN AND SENDS THE WATES THROUGH PIPE TO RESERVOIR CENTRE PIVOTED MONSOON WINDOW PROVIDES CONTROL AND FLIXIBILITY
HORIZONTAL AND DIAGONAL STRUCTURES
DETAILS OF MONSOON WINDOW
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SURFACE PARKING
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GENERATOR ROOM
SUBSTATION
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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A VIEW OF THE QUADRUPLE HEIGHT SPACE
OPEN TO SKY FOOD LOUNGE
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STUDENT CENTER FOR BUET CAMPUS
CATEGORY : RECREATIONAL TYPE : ACADEMIC SEMSTER : 06 (LEVEL-3, TERM-2) YEAR : 2014 LOCATION : PALASHI, DHAKA SUPERVISOR : Dr. Zebun Nasreen Ahmed Dr. S. M. Nazmul Imam
The project was to design a students center for Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), of which I was a student. Students of this university are always in such a pressure for studies and assignments and whatnot. So, this project will work for them as a relaxing and recreational space where they can breathe and replenish their mental energy.
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NURTURING NATURE SO THE IDEA WAS MERGING NATURE WITH STUDENTS INTERACTION, BRINGING IT INSIDE , CLOSER, MAKING BOND WITH IT, FEEL IT DEEPLY AND NURTURING IT.
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Furniture design TYPE : PROFESSIONAL YEAR : 2014 This design was made for a rattan furniture company. I chose these furniture to be curved because of its flexibility. So, I imagined a sphere as the beginning form and cut from it to make a sofa and a center table design. The images below show the built product based on the conceptual drawings I developed.
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Sculpture TYPE : ACADEMIC YEAR : 2014 This sculpture was made as a project of sculpture course. Scrap metal parts were welded together to represent a form - a swimming swan - in contrast to its white color in reality, here it becomes dark and rugged.
LEFT TYPE : ACADEMIC YEAR : 2011 This image shows a 3D composition of form derived by adding and subtracting mass from a solid cylinder shape. And the surfaces were given specific textures to stand out. 5mm Plastic wood was used as material.
RIGHT TYPE : ACADEMIC YEAR : 2011 The mud sculpture showed in the image is inspired by Leonardo Da Vinchi’s cubism art ‘Le guitariste” (1910). It depicts the patterns and forms he used in his artworks.
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Architectural Visualization
Here I present a few of the selected visualization work I did over the years. Some of them were done as a part of professional project, and some were personal. The renders of the first two rows are done with 3Ds Max, Mental ray and V-ray, the renders of third row were done in Lumion. YEAR : 2015
YEAR : 2018 YEAR : 2018
YEAR : 2017
YEAR : 2018 YEAR : 2018
YEAR : 2017
YEAR : 2017
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Sketches
Here are some of my sketches those were done in different stages of my life. The first one is a tribute to the great architect Louis I Kahn, After I was greatly inspired and influenced by the documentary film ‘My Architect : A Son’s Journey’ by his son Nathaniel Kahn. The later pieces were made for an academic archeological conservation project in Old Dhaka.
YEAR : 2014
YEAR : 2015
YEAR : 2015
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Photography
Sometimes I like the sun during dusk behind the structure. It makes a selhutte, which removes all the details from the buildings and really focuses on the shape and form of the structure - and somethimes those are the important part that really matters. _Kuakata. 2014
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_Agra, India. 2015
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