Portfolio - Nafisa Bukar

PORTFOLIO

Nafisa Bukar

Selected Works 2012 - 2022

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PORTFOLIO Nafisa Bukar

CONTENTS RESUME GIDAN SÁAKÀA - ARCHITECTURE FOR FASHION, IDENTITY, AND CREATIVE PRODUCTION

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ARCADIA

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URBAN GREENHOUSE

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TEMPLE OF WORSHIP

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OFFICE RENOVATION

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THE PALMS

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WULGO DRIVE

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RESURGENCE

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THE CLUSTER

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MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS

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Technical University Berlin, Summer 2020 Master Thesis Project with Prof. Rainer Hehl

Technical University Berlin, Winter 2019/20 Supply Chain Urbanism III Studio with Prof. Raoul Bunschoten Co-collaborators: Louna Al Bondakji, Giulia Biondani, Marta Magnaguagno

Technical University Berlin, Summer 2019 Reverse T-Type Studio with Prof. Finn Geipel Co-collaborators: Mohammad Allan, Nicolas Diaz Tamayo

Technical University Berlin, Winter 2018/19 Typology Studio: Architectures of Assembly with Prof. Rainer Hehl

For Atlantis Contractos LTD., Abuja Interior Design Project

For Pirotti Projects LTD., Abuja Residential Project

Residential Project

American University in Dubai, Spring 2016 Bachelor Thesis Project with Prof. Tiago Costa

American University in Dubai, Spring 2015 Studio VIII with Prof. Tiago Costa

- Interior Visualizations - Fashion Illustration - Set Design

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RESUME

NAFISA BUKAR

+234 80 3619 5022 nafisa.bukar@gmail.com

WORK EXPERIENCE Architect (full time) Atlantis Contractos Ltd., Abuja, Nigeria.

November 2021- present •

Architectural design & construction, visualization, branding &conceptual work

Executive Assistant Synergy Infrastructure Development & Investment Limited, Abuja, Nigeria.

July 2021 - September 2021 • Assisted in setting up a consortium of collaborating companies to provide services for humanitrian aid • Provided administrative and technical (design-related) support Architect (part time consultant) Atlantis Contractos Ltd., Abuja, Nigeria.

January 2021- June 2021 • •

Architectural modeling and visualization Created architectural branding packages

Technical Assistant ZAFINAF Facility Managers, Abuja, Nigeria.

September 2019 • •

Assisted with the evaluation of environmental impact assessments of building projects Provided administrative support

Intern A&K Construction, Abuja, Nigeria.

July 2015 – August 2015 •

Produced construction drawings for the engineering team

EDUCATION M.Sc. Architecture - Typology Technical University Berlin, Germany October 2018 – Ocober 2020 B.Arch American University in Dubai, UAE September 2011 – June 2016

SKILLS Digital Modeling, Rendering (V-ray), Physical Model making, Digital illustration Softwares: Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Rhino, Lumion, Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, MS Office, Procreate

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS Autodesk Certified Professional: Revit Architecture 2015

Digital Illustrator (part time) Freelance 2017 – August 2019

Resurgence: Rethinking the Refugee Camp (Publication) Bachelor Thesis Project

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SketchUp Course Certificate Albedo Design School, Nigeria, 2016

Developed fashion styling concepts Digital fashion illustration

Junior Architect Pirotti Projects, Abuja, Nigeria.

December 2016 – August 2018 • • •

Developed and prepared preliminary design drawings and models Modeled and rendered architectural, interior and landscape designs Organized detailed concept presentations for clients

Autodesk Revit Instructor (part time) Albedo Design School, Abuja, Nigeria.

December 2016 – August 2018 •

Facilitated an introductory Autodesk Revit course for interior design students

LANGUAGES English Professional proficiency Hausa Native proficiency German Elementary proficiency Classical Arabic Elementary proficiency

INTERESTS Interior design, Fashion illustration, Photography, Set design

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GIDAN S

ARCHITECTURE FOR FASHION, IDE

This project aims to explore the creation preservation of Nigerian fashion - past, p

It primarily comprises spaces for learning is aimed towards aspiring designers who Nigerian cultural heritage. Through resea and sustainable design techniques can industry in Nigeria and in Africa at large. traditional techniques in design, crafts knowledge with already established sys parts of the world.

The exhibition component comprises exhibitions, and for hosting fashion-re interactions among students, established and the public realm.

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ENTITY, AND CREATIVE PRODUCTION

n of spaces that can foster the growth and present and future.

g and exhibition. The learning component o want to explore fashion with a focus on arch and experimentation, new innovative n be developed to help shape the fashion . This can be achieved through re-learning and textile making, and combining that stems of design and production from other

spaces for temporary and permanent elated events. These events will enable d designers in the Nigerian fashion industry

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SPATIAL LAYOUT

Program-specific volumes are clustered together

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Greenery is introduced to the inbetween courtyard space

The composition of the volumes creates a free flow of movement

Canopies are added in between the smaller clusters

All the elements are combined to create the final form of the building

EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVES

Inner courtyard

Exhibtiion space

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FLOOR PLAN

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Ground Floor Plan

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1 Auditorium

6 Permanent exhibition

11 Design studios

2 Lobby

7 Temporary exhibition

12 Classrooms/workshops

3 Admin offices

8 Cafeteria

13 Student lounge

4 Security office

9 Kitchen

14 Print room

5 Student work exhibition

10 Retail

15 Toilets

16 Services 17 Library 18 Archive 19 Faculty offices 20 Faculty lounge 21 Conference room

EXPLODED FORM DIAGRAM

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ARCA

The climate crisis is a modern-day p emissions around the globe. The industries are the three largest contri

Arcadia is a model city that focuses and local scales with respect to the initiative. Based on the Intergovern (IPCC) report’s 2nd and 3rd climate project proposes a few substantial c should be designed.

These include the change from a energy sources to biomass-based an monoculture to variegated agricult main source of protein to alternative

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phenomenon caused by rising CO2 energy, agriculture, and land-use ibutors of CO2 emissions.

on these sectors on both the global eir connections to the belt and road nmental Panel on Climate Change e change mitigation pathways, this changes to the way our future cities

an overdependence on fossil fuel nd renewable energy sources, from ture, and from having meat as our e protein sources like insects.

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CITY SUPERBLOCK LAYOUT

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transportation system

insect farm

insect farm facade

greenhouse

residential

energy flow

public facility

fragmented agriculture biomass production

BIOMASS ENERGY SYSTEM WASTE TO BIOMASS SYSTEM FLOW

Residential Green Houses Insect Farm Energy Facilities Public Facilities

Supply Chain Urbanism III Studio with Prof. Raoul Bunschoten Co-collaborators: Louna Al Bondakji, Giulia Biondani, Marta Magnaguagno

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URBAN GREENHOUSE The Urban Greenhouse constitutes a live-work tower designed for transient living and working, and a plinth that serves as a public green space. The greenhouse serves as an urban connector between the green spaces of Theodor-Heuss Platz situated to the west of the site and Lietzenseepark situated to the east. It provides a high quality green space for the transient residents, workers and visitors from the public.

The building program is subdivided within 3 main volumes.

The top-most is the residential volume which has has two types of apartments to accommodate different numbers of occupants. It has all the amenities necessary for transient living such as laundry rooms and shared kitchen spaces.

The middle working volume of the tower constitutes both conventional working spaces featuring enclosed individual offices, and non conventional spaces featuring open plan co-working spaces.

The bottom-most plinth volume constitutes a greenhouse within which are elevated platforms that stand on thin steel columns. They hold a range of activities varying from transient working spaces such as hot desks and transient living spaces such as sleeping pods which short term users can rent for a few hours a day. Other activities include recreational spaces, coffee shops and local retail outlets.

The volume is made of a glass and lightweight steel structure which allows the greenhouse to be porous and transparent enough to ensure that visual connectivity remains between the inside and the outside of the volume.

Reverse T-Type Studio with Prof. Finn Geipel Co-collaborators: Mohammad Allan, Nicolas Diaz Tamayo

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FORM DEVELOPMENT

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Extrusion of volume

Determining envelope

Creating green buffer

Introducing platforms

Enclosing the plinth

Finalized form in detail

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THE PLINTH

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ELEVATED PLATFORMS

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WORKING

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LIVING

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SECTION

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TEMPLE OF WORSHIP The Temple features a dynamic and open program, whose main focus is centered around learning about religions; a research center for exploring the evolution of world religions and studying upcoming or new religions and how they form.

Rather than having a focus on worship in terms of traditional religious rituals it will have a focus on worship in terms of knowledge-seeking. The ‘Temple’ on the top level presents an inclusive public space in which people of all religions can come in to worship or contemplate.

In this project, the dome is perceived as an archetype within which spaces possessing strong architectural characters can be conceived. The dome stands out as a prominent element in the design of sacred spaces. It can be considered a symbolic volume that is relatable to people across all cultures and is present in architectures that have marked various civilizations throughout time. The inner sanctum of a dome tenders towards higher forces and creates an inexplicable feeling or experience. This unique spatial character enables the dome to be an appropriate volume to hold the spiritual spaces of the building.

The variations of the domes represent the diversity of the fabric of religion in the world. This diversity is further highlighted through light, texture and materiality.

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DECONSTRUCTED VOLUMES

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RESEARCH CENTER

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Lobby Atrium Auditorium Offices Lounge Seminar rooms Conference Room Library Toilets

MAIN ATRIUM & AUDITORIUM

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SPIRITUAL REALM/ WORSHIP SPACES

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EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVES

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OFFICE RENOVATION This project comprises the renovation of some selected spaces in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation office building in Abuja. The spaces include a conference room , waiting room, office spaces and kitchenette.

Rendered floor plan of Kitchenette

Kitchenette

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*A project of Atlantis Contractos LTD. Main contributions : Interior design and visualization.

Rendered floor plan of Conference Room

Conference Room

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Rendered floor plan of Office

Office

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Rendered floor plan of Waiting Room

Waiting Room

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THE PALMS The Palms is a residential project that offers serviced housing in various typologies - terrace triplex houses, apartments and terraparments. Each residence is afforded access to various services such as shared palm gardens, facility management services, controlled access 24-hour security, etc.

A project of Pirotti Projects, LTD. Main contributions : Preliminary design development and landscape design, site supervision.

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WULGO DRIVE Wulgo Drive is a residential development concept that features stand-alone 5 bedroom villas and apartment blocks of 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.

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RETHINKING THE

This project aims to serve as a solutio contingency plan that cities around th migration emergencies in the future. It i plugs into a larger host city. It serves as a accommodate different groups of refu place of refuge as well as a means for ‘interrupted’. It is designed to work withi

Stage one: Refugees move into city and host city to provide them with certain ne

Stage two: Refugees begin to grow in th become an independent economy.

Stage three: Refugees give back to hos workforce and economic resources.

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E REFUGEE CAMP

on to the current migrant crisis and as a he world can implement for any possible is designed to be a self-sufficient city that a permanent structure that will temporarily ugees at times of adversity. It provides a r refugees to pick up where their lives got in a framework of three stages:

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PROGRAM

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Residential

Wellness Center

Sport Facilities

Office Building

Commercial Zone

Metro

School

Production Zone

Food Farm

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EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVES

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THE CLUSTER The Cluster is a contemporary apartment building on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. The project has a goal of trying to understand new forms of living and inhabiting spaces based on cultural elements embedded in Emirati society in the United Arab Emirates.

The client’s main request was that the building has to reflect the Emirates and Emarati culture in a modern way. He said: “I want a place where Emarati families can live a contemporary but rooted life in the center of Dubai!”

The building comprises 28 apartments with 4 apartments per story and a retail block on the ground level. The residences were created in 4 different typologies, each uniquely positioned throughout the vertical height of the building.

Various aspects of Emirati culture and traditional architecture were implemented in the design. There is an emphasis on privacy and this is reflected in the vast distance between the entrances of each apartment. The connection to nature is made through private green couryards in each apartment.

The strong sense of community in Emirati culture is retained through creating a shared ‘majlis’ for community gatherings.

Other facilities include a mosque, lounge spaces, a gym and a swimming pool on the roof top.

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FORM DEVELOPMENT

The progression of form diagrams below show the placement of the various apartment typologies. The red volume represents the core containing the main sevices and serving as the primary stuctural system of the tower.

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EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVES

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APARTMENT TYPOLOGIES

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Apartment 2+1:

Apartment 4+1:

Master Bedroom Children Bedroom (x1) Bathroom (x3) Family room Living Room Dining Room Kitchen (with Pantry) Toilet Laundry Room Maid Room

Master Bedroom Children Bedroom (x2) Guest Bedroom Bathroom (x5) Family room Living Room Dining Room Kitchen (with Pantry) Toilet Laundry Room Maid Room

Apartment 3+1:

Apartment 1+1:

Master Bedroom Children Bedroom (x1) Guest Bedroom Bathroom (x4) Family room Living Room Dining Room Kitchen (with Pantry) Toilet Laundry Room Maid Room

Master Bedroom Bathroom (x2) Family room Living Room Dining Room Kitchen (with Pantry) Toilet Laundry Room Maid Room

TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL PLAN

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Bottom Level

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MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS

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INTERIOR VISUALIZATION HOTEL LOBBY

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INTERIOR VISUALIZATION LOUNGE

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INTERIOR VISUALIZATION OFFICE LOUNGE

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FASHION ILLUSTRATION

Dress featuring modern and traditional Nigerian fashion elements.

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Dress featurinng an interplay of African print textures.

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FASHION ILLUSTRATION

INDIGENOUS NIGERIAN REGALIA Traditional bridal attire from the Fulani and Kanuri tribes of Northern Nigeria, featuring hand woven and naturally dyed textiles embellished with various forms of detailing and hand embroidery. The outfits are adorned with traditional accessories of gold, coral and gem stones.

Fulani Bride

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Kanuri Bride

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FASHION ILLUSTRATION

ALTER EGO: NARRATIVES OF FASHION In collaboration with photographer Obinna Obioma

“In the collaborative project, ‘Alter Ego’, photographer Obinna Obioma and architect and illustrator Nafisa Bukar create layered images that explore the duality of identity in the African diaspora.” - ArtConnect

See more: https://www.artconnect.com/magazine/alter-ego-narratives-of-fashion/

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SET DESIGN

WEDDING EVENT PLANNING AND DESIGN In collaboration with event planner Mairo Abdullahi

An event venue designed in a fusion of Northern Nigerian and Arabian themes.

Concept and project execution by renowned Nigerian event planner Mairo Abdullahi. Design, 3D model and visualization by Nafisa Bukar.

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(Top left and right): Visualizations by Nafisa Bukar (Bottom left and right): Execution images by Mairo Abdullahi

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SET DESIGN

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(Top left and right): Visualizations by Nafisa Bukar (Bottom left and right): Execution images by Mairo Abdullahi

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Nafisa Bukar +234 80 3619 5022 nafisa.bukar@gmail.com