Urban Design
Mohammad Daud Malik Architect | Urban DesignerRevive Economy Revive Identity Burnley Market Town Hall Theatre Job Centre Parking Lot Unused Buildings UCLAN
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Mohammad Daud Malik
Architectural/Urban Designer | Specializing in Placemaking for Sustainable and Inclusive Spaces
Profile
Experienced Architectural and Urban Designer with a Master’s from the University of Manchester and 8+ years in the field. Proficient in urban design projects, master planning, and using AutoCAD, Photoshop, and InDesign. Strong communicator focused on sustainable and inclusive development.
Experince
• Freelance Architect, 17archstudio, New Delhi and UK, June 2019 - 2024: Developed custom residential and retail projects, focused on sustainability and client satisfaction.
• Urban Design Assistant, EOHMA Architects, Manchester Jan 2022 - August 2022: Designed urban housing projects, created 3D models, managed project timelines and budgets.
• Project Architect, AKDA, New Delhi, Sept 2016 - June 2019: Led luxury housing and refurbishment projects, ensured quality and timely delivery.
Academic
• MA Architecture and Urbanism, Manchester School of Architecture, Univesrity of Manchster, 2021-2022.
• Bachelor in Architecture, School of Architecture and Landscape Design, India, 2011-2016
Skills
• Urban Design & Master Planning: Expertise in conceptualizing and developing comprehensive urban design and master planning projects for residential and mixed-use schemes.
• AutoCAD & Revit: Proficient in creating detailed technical drawings and 3D models, ensuring accurate and effective project visualization.
• SketchUp: Skilled in 3D modeling for design development and presentations. Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign): Advanced skills in graphic design and visual communication for high-quality presentation materials.
• Sustainable Design: Strong focus on integrating sustainability principles into design projects, promoting environmental, social, and economic benefits.
• Project Management: Adept at managing projects independently, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and client requirements.
• Client Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of maintaining effective client and consultant relationships.
• Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Community Terrace
1960s Social Housing Redevelopment
Reweaving Burnley
Riverfront Development
Community Terrace
At EOHMA Architects, I played a pivotal role in the project named ‘Community Terrace’, a 900 sq. m retirement housing scheme in Manchester, UK. Being solely responsible for design, visualizations, and the feasibility report, the project innovatively reimagined terraced housing with 14 2BHK units to enhance social interaction among residents. A distinctive feature was the shared elevated backyards, seamlessly connected to first-floor living rooms, which blurred the lines between private and communal spaces, fostering a community atmosphere. The design also optimized ground-floor space for parking and access. Utilizing a development appraisal tool, I ensured the project achieved at least a 20% profit margin, marrying financial success with our commitment to the social wellbeing of the elderly
Type of Project Location Year Internship Urban Housing Feasibility study. Hulme, Manchester UK 2022 EOHMA Architects
Less lonely Living
Financial Feasibilty
Development
Appraisal
Scoiability
Provoding Social interraction spcaes
Architecture + Urbanism
Re-thinking
terrace Housing
Gross Development Value (GDV ) Component Unit No. Lettable/Sales Area (Sq Ft) Unit Sale Price Price Per Sq. Ft Total Value 14 2BHK Houses 14 9,722 £ 250,000 £ 288 £ 3,500,000 TOTAL 9,722 £ 3,500,000 Construction Costs Sub Total Baseline Cost per sqft £ 110 Total area (Gross Internal Area) Sq Ft 19,730 Baseline Total construction cost £ 2,170,300 Professional Fees 8% £ 162,773 Contingency 5% £ 108,515 Total Construction Cost £ 2,441,588 Sales Agent Fee 1% £ 35,000 Sales Legal Fee 0.75% £ 26,250 Total Fees £ 61,250 Acquisition Costs £ Land Price £ 275,000 TOTAL £ 275,000 Finance Costs Finance Costs Per Annum 5% £ 138,892 Total Costs £ 2,777,838 Development Timesacles (Years) 1 £ 138,892 TOTAL £ 138,892 Total Revenue (GDV) £ 3,500,000 Total Costs £ 2,916,729 Total Profit £ 583,271 Performance Measures Profit on Cost 20.00% Profit on GDV 16.66%
Typical Terrace House layout Proposed Scheme
Development appraisal tool for calculating the optimal number of units to construct, ensuring a minimum profit margin of 20% on cost
Approach 2
Dividing theplot vertically for maximum efficiency and to achieve at least 14 2bhk units
Odd shaped plot
Approach 1
Not very feasibile and efficient use of the plot and unable to accmodte 14 units of 2BHK
Provding a common space for social interractions amongs the residents
Elevating the backyardon upper level to make it a shared social interraction space, extending from the living rooms of the apartments, freeing up the ground level for parkings and entrances.
Living room
Living room
Shared Backyard
1960s Social Housing Re-development
Re-development of a 1960s social housing block of Hulme that has survived for half a century and now has converted into a gated and exclusive block. The solution provided breaks the block size to match the context and opens it up to encourage more permeability throughout the urban scale. In addition to the urban intervention, inclusive SemiDetatched social housing is provided on the unused edge of the block to cater for the community and match the context.
The total size of the Block - 3.7Hectare Area to be redeveloped - 1.2 Hectares
Type of Project Location Year Thesis Urban Redevelopment and Housing Hulme, Manchester UK 2022 MA Architecture and Urbanism, Manchester School of Architecture
Urban Design Architecture Community Building 1960s Housing Re-devlopment Celebration Public Spaces Housing Redevelopment StreetSections Morphology Urban Green Spaces UrbanEscapes,
Unused Edges
1. 3.
Urban Linkages
2. Contextural Block Size comparison
1.
Conducted a site utilization analysis to identify underused areas, proposing improved street sections that can optimize pedestrian experiences and connectivity within the urban fabric.
2. 3.
Assessed the urban morphology and scale disparities between the current neighborhood blocks and the proposed intervention site, advocating for strategic subdivision of the superblock to enhance pedestrian thoroughfare and activate street-level engagement.
Integrated principles derived from surrounding green spaces to establish pedestrian-oriented axes, promoting the division of the block in a manner that further stimulates foot traffic and enlivens public interaction zones.
Further Design Development sketches
Backyard for social Interrcation Front yard for social Interrcation Public Footpath Private backyard Private space Overlapped Shared utlised by the as a celebration Section Stretford Road Stretford Road Chorlton Road A A
Backyard for social Interrcation Front yard for social Interrcation Public Footpath Private backyard Private space Shared Public Space the residents celebration space Section AA Chorlton Road
Reweaving Burnley
The project, “Re-Weaving Burnley,” focused on reviving the high street of Burnley by re-establishing pedestrian connections among key locations and prominent buildings. This urban regeneration project aimed to activate potential urban spaces like riverbanks, unused parking lots, and abandoned cotton mills. The primary goal was to attract tourists and encourage local community business, thereby revitalizing the town center of Burnley, UK. The project’s innovative strategies included sustainable perspectives and re-designing urban spaces to strengthen community cohesion and create new lifestyle opportunities.
of Project Location Year Project at Town Centre Urban Regeneration Burnley, UK 2022 MA Architecture and Urbanism, Manchester School of Architecture
Type
Reviving Community
The Victorian core, encompassing the town hall and a theater, is key to boosting foot traffic and rejuvenating Burnley’s town center. Redevelopment here fosters community connection and the underused mill near the university has become an artisan hub. Local wares are sold at the repurposed lot near the job center and through pop-up markets, revitalizing the area with commerce and culture.
Reviving Identity
Positioned behind the Old Theatre, adjacent to the High Street, this area leverages the theatre’s expansive rear wall as a dynamic backdrop for showcasing local performers and events. This creative use of space draws foot traffic from both UCLAN and the High Street, further amplifying pedestrian flow and reinvigorating the area’s cultural scene.
Reviving Economy
The transformation of Burnley Market encompasses the launch of pop-up markets along the High Street and the conversion of historical buildings into artisan cafes and restaurants. This rejuvenation effort extends to the previously unused parking lot behind the job center, serving as a new venue for selling local products crafted in the revitalized old mill. Together, these initiatives contribute significantly to the economic resurgence of the area.
Reweaving Burnley Revive Economy Revive Identity Revive Economy Burnley Market Town Hall Theatre Job Centre Parking Lot Unused Buildings UCLAN
SUSTAINABLE KEY MOVES PERSPECTIVE The greenhouse on the roof can be used as a garden at ordinary times, where people can plant various flowers and tourists come to take photos. In times of need, the greenhouse also serves as a temporary market where crops brought in from the sustainable community and flowers grown in the greenhouse can be sold. At the same time, the design connects the second floor of the shopping mall and the market, which are isolated from each other, to activate the second floor space, so that people have more space to walk and find fun. The storehouses or empty rooms on the second floor were converted into retail, viewing platforms and new event spaces. The empty store on the first floor is also hollowed out for entertainment and evacuation. 1.MARKET 2.ST.JAMES STREET 3.VICTORIAN CORE 6.ST.JAMES STREET 5.URBAN STAGE 4.WORKSHOP
Riverfront Development
The “Jammu-Tawi River-front Development” project aimed at revitalizing the neglected Jammu Tawi River in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Using a bottomup approach, we analyzed the connections between the old town high street and the river, employing Depth map software and footfall counts. Our plan was to enhance accessibility from the high street to the river-front, transforming it into a vibrant, usable space for the community. This proposal focused on improving the linkage between the high street and the river, thereby augmenting the riverfront’s appeal and creating an inviting environment for both visitors and locals.
Type
of Project
Location Riverfront Development Jammu, India
Analyze:
Conduct comprehensive space syntax analysis to map out and understand the flow of movement and connectivity throughout the area. This involves examining the existing urban fabric to identify bottlenecks, high-traffic areas, and potential points of interest that could enhance the riverfront’s accessibility and appeal.
Connect:
Develop and enhance pedestrian pathways to improve access and mobility towards and along the riverfront. This strategy focuses on creating a seamless network of walkable routes that connect the riverfront with the surrounding urban areas, making it easily accessible and inviting to both residents and visitors. Emphasis is placed on safe, well-lit, and visually appealing pathways that encourage walking and biking.
Attract:
Strategically place key attractions along the pedestrian routes and within the riverfront zone to draw people toward the area. These attractions could include cultural landmarks, public art installations, green spaces, and recreational facilities that serve as focal points for social interaction, leisure, and community events. By introducing engaging and unique features, the riverfront can become a destination that enhances the city’s livability and attractiveness.
Develop:
Implement zoning based on activity level to cater to different types of engagement and use within the riverfront area. This involves planning for mixed-use zones that can accommodate a variety of activities, from commercial and recreational to cultural and residential. The goal is to create a dynamic, multifunctional waterfront that meets the diverse needs and preferences of the community.
Mohammad Daud Malik
Architect | Urban Designer
MA Architecture And Urbanism
University of Manchester +4407435851059
mdaudmalik@gmail.com