Architecture portfolio (2016-2021)-Omar Haroon

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO OMAR HAROON S E L E C T E D WO R KS 2 0 1 6 - 2 0 2 1

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PORTFOLIO Omar Haroon

OMAR HAROON ARCHITECT. OBSERVANT LEARNER. AVIATION ENTHUSIAST

“Design is not just what it looks and feels like.

Design is how it works.”

-Steve Jobs

CURRICULUM VITAE

E D U CAT I O N :

EX P E RI E N C E :

1. 2009-2014:Higher Secondary Sanskriti School,Chankyapuri,New Delhi GPA: 9.6

1. STUDY TRIPS :

2. 2014-2016:Senior Secondary Sanskriti School,Chankyapuri,New Delhi Stream:Commerce Percentage: 90% 3. 2016-2021: Bachelor of Architecture Sushant School of Art and Architecture, Gurugram CGPA: 7.29

ARC H I T ECT U RAL CO M P E T E N C E : 1. Architectural concept illustrations 2. Space making and Design Development 3.Architectural Drawing and Sketching 4.Narrative Development 5.Research 6.Model Making

SO F T WARE S K I L L S : DRAFTING : AutoCad 3-D MODELING: Sketchup VISUALIZATION: i)Lumion ii)V-ray PRESENTATION: i) Adobe Photoshop ii)Adobe illustrator iii)Adobe Indesign iv).Microsoft Office

POS I T I O N O F RES PO N S I BI L I T Y : STUDENT COUNCIL(2015-2016): Vice Student Representative ,Sanskriti School, New Delhi

I N T E REST S AN D H O B BI ES : 1. Aircraft spotting 2.Travelling 3.F-1 Racing 4.Trying new cuisines 5.Collecting Sneakers

i) 2017- Bhuj,Gujarat Measured drawings Studied Boongha typology ii) 2018-Manglagiri,Telangana Contextual study of manglagri Memory based studio iii) 2019-Dubai,UAE Nakheel Builders Mixed Use and Hotel study 2. INTERNSHIP : DPA ,Gurugram Training period: 20 weeks Projects Worked on: 1.Thapar University ,Patiala a)M-Hostel: i)Working drawings ii)Elevation Ideation iii) 3-D modeling b)Venture Lab: i)Working drawings ii)3-D modeling 2. Holiday Inn,Pulchowk,Nepal i)Elevation Ideation sketches 3. HINES India ,Gurugram i)GLA calculations 4. Max Estate Tree House(proposal) ,Udyog Vihar i)Architectural concept illustrations ii)Site analysis iii)3-D modeling (study based) 3. PRACTICE : i) Interior Design: Home office(2021) Private client: Mr. Haroon Yusuf Location: Westend Greens, Amaltas Avenue, New Delhi ii) Landscape Design: Terrace Garden(2021):THE NEST Private client: Mr. Haroon Yusuf Location: Westend Greens, Amaltas Avenue, New Delhi 4. RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS: i) DECODING DESIGN by Rahat Verma(2019)

LAN G UAG ES :

ii) Sushant School of Art & Architecture: Shared Spaces and Visually Impaired in the Indian Context

1. Hindi 2.English 3.Urdu

5. COMPETITIONS: IPAC 2019 : Best contextual design,Design charrete

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CONTENTS AC A D E M I C W O R K S :

1 . I N ST I T U T E FO R N O N - OCU LAR E D U C AT I O N , AWA R N E S S A N D RESEARCH

2 . T H E WA L K

3.THE MEANDER

INTERN

4A)M-H

4B)VENT

NSHIP:

HOSTEL

TURE LAB

CONTENTS

P R AC T I C E :

5A)TH E NEST

5B)OFFICE

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ACADEMIC WORKS 1.Institute for Non-Ocular Education,Awarness and Research 2.The Walk 3.The Meander

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INSTITUTE FOR NON-OCULAR EDUCATION,AWARNESS & RESEARCH THESIS: Location: Hakikat Nagar,New Delhi Site Area: 5.6 Acre Total Built-Up Area: 20,000m2 FAR:0.8 Ground Coverage:50%

ABOUT THE PROJECT: It is one of a kind institutional facility focuing on the holistic growth and integration of the visually impaired into the society. The institution is an amalmagation of Resource centre and Prepartory school model.

The institute comprises of three blocks : 1. Educational wing 2. Residential wing 3. Research wing The design is driven by universal design and aided through multi sensory environment.The same is demonstrated in the planning , circulation , materiality and Facade system used.

It will help them develop cognitive skills and lntegrate them with the society as the institiute will only act as an aid and not like a full ventialator type of a support system which makes them dependent .

Thus these individuals will break free from the vicious cycle and become a source of inspiration and guiding light for the society.

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MOTIVATION:

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MASSING CONCEPT

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SINGLE SPINE AXIS:

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MASS DITRIBUTION:

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FORM:

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The site has a single edge for acessing it, i.e. through the road side. This leads to creating a strong single spine axis running through out the site and connecting to the Najaf Garh nala.

As the single spine runs throughout the site small branches connect the various functions as part of secondary circulation.

The Vehicular movement and parking is restricted to the active edge.The placement of built mass and functions is done according to the site context.

The form is derived by keeping in mind the multi sensory environment for which connection between the internal and external environment is important.Thus creating voids in the mass.The vertical circulation in all the builidings is through exterior ramps.

AREA PROGRAM

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FACADE DETAIL: The various modules of the jaali are derived from the braille alphabhets for bringing in light and making it tactile as well. The modules are used in accordance of the amount of light required in the building .

Thus making the opacity and transparency of the jaali controlable.The size of one module is 500X300mm.

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INTERIOR VIEW

EXTERIOR VIEW

FACADE DETAIL: These panels are also inpired from the braille language .The filled portion (black dots) can be of different materials as per need and the white ones are made into an opening for letting in the light to pass through.Thus honing the perceptual and conceptual knowledge of the users and control the light coming in.The size of one panel is 1500mmX1500mm.

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FACADE PANEL:

GLASS

TIMBER/WOOD

CONCRETE

MUD/CLAY

STONE

PLASTIC

BRICK

METAL

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THE WALK HOUSING : Partner:Simrat Singh Location: Phase 3,Gurugram,New Delhi Site Area: 8.5 acre Total Built-Up Area: 58,440m2 FSI:2.5 Ground Coverage:30% No. of Floors: 25

ABOUT THE PROJECT: As the name of the project suggests “The Walk” , the intent of the project was to cater to the city based theme through a public realm and revitilsation of the moulsari avenue rapid metro station.

City based theme here means taking something from the city and giving something back to the city.

The same is done through taking into account the master re-development plan of DLF phase-3 and taking into consideration the future upcoming projects within the vicinity.

The project also aims at reinventing the vertical high rise and to address a city level issue of lack of open green spaces and community places, which is prevalent in the urban fabric of Gurugram.

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DESIGN PREMISE:

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MASSING CONCEPT

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THE SITE

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MASS DISTRIBUTION

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STAGGERING AFTER 3 FLOORS FOR CREATING GREEN SPILLOVER SPACES AT UPPER FLOORS

CREATING VOIDS & CUTOUTS FOR BRINGING IN SUNLIGHT

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CLUSTER-A

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CLUSTER-B

CLUST

TER-C

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CLUSTER-E

CLUSTER-D

UNIT

UNIT SIZE

PER TOWER

1 BHK

45m2

176

704

31,680m2

2BHK

150m2

36

144

6,600m2

3BHK

240m2

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64

15,360m2

4BHK

300m2

4

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4,800m2

TOTAL UNITS

TOTAL AREA

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CLUBHOUSE +

MAIN ENTRANCE

CONCEPT: The rational behind providing green spill over spaces at upper floors through staggering after unifrom intervals was to : 1.Humanise the scale of the buildings through greens and landscaping.

Thus creating micro interactive zones at different levels.

2.To address to the city level issue of lack of open green spaces and community places, which is prevalent in the urban fabric of Gurugram.

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+ SPORTS FACILITY

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OPEN INTERACTIVE LOBBY AT UPPER LEVELS

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THE MEANDER

MIXED USE Location: WTC Sector 29,Gurugram Site Area: 7.4 acre Total built-up area: 36,790m2 FSI:1.2 Ground coverage:30%

ABOUT THE PROJECT: As the name of the project suggests “The Meander” ,the intent of the intervention was to explore place making and social value of mixed use development in Gurugram .This was done through the lense of walkibility catering to the diverse demographic groups of sector 29 and there different needs.

Enhancing connection with the nearby transit hubs which will help in promotions of outdoor activities as well as creating a connection with the park at masterplan level. Thus making this patch of sector-29 safer 24x7.

This will result in diversifying and densifying the site as it will help in retaining the old user group.(i.e.of friday prayer goers, people who use the site as a playground). This approach was undertaken to give something back to the city and create an interactive mixed use hub where there are no boundaries and restrictions on different demographic groups.

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DESIGN PREMISE:

PRINCIPLES OF WALKABILITY: 1.Fine grained circulation.

2. Orientating buildings towards street and open space.

3. Humaninsing the scale of buildings through landscaping.

4. Placing parking behind or below buildings.

5. Organising activities and functions to support public activity.

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MASSING CONCEPT

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THE SITE:

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MASS PLACEMENT:

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FORM & SITE LAYOUT:

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The site has 3 active edges for acess.This makes the site more permiable and helps in categorizing vehicular,pedestrian movements and various pick up and drop -off areas w.r.t the context.

The mass on the site is placed w.r.t to the context and placed along transit pick-up and drop off zones.Thus making the space walkable and easy to acess.

A main axis to the park is created which becomes the main plaza and the hub for interaction.

The site is made porous with multiple entries and exits connected through the through fares and avenues .Thus creating a visual connect between different zones and also making the comlex more walkable by giving opportunity to plan more functions and activities between two different zones of the site.

AREA PROGRAM

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ORIENTIATION OF BUILDING TOWARDS STREET AND OPEN SPACE

HUMANISING SCALE OF BUILD

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DROP-OFF AREA

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PUBLIC

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DING THROUGH LANDSCAPING

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PLAZA

ORGANISING ACTIVITIES AND FUNCTIONS TO SUPPORT PUBLIC ACTIVITY

ENTRANCE NEAR WESTIN HOTEL

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FINE GRAINED AND INTITUTIVE CIRCULATION

HOTEL PORCH

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FACADE DETAIL

LANDSCAPE DETAIL

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INTERNSHIP & PRACRTICE 4.INTERNSHIP (DPA): Thapar University,Patiala a)M-Hostel b)Venture Lab

5.PRACTICE: 12-A Amaltas Avenue,Westend Greens,New Delhi a)The Nest b)Office

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A)M-HOSTEL THAPAR UNIVERSITY: INSTITUTIONAL HOUSING: Location:Patiala,Punjab,India Architects: 1.DPA,New Delhi 2.MCM,Ireland

ABOUT THE PROJECT: M-hostel is the second phase of designing and construction of the Thapar university hostel blocks cluster.Currently 4 blocks are functional of the total 6. The Student residences are conceived as one anchor of the overall masterplan, linked to the Learning Centre by a shaded walkway which connects the main teaching buildings of the campus.

The new 2 blocks are further developed iterations of the previous blocks but with the same architectural language and materiality.

The hostel blocks are connected by an elevated garden podium which shades the public spaces and pavilions beneath from the intense heat of the Indian sun. Each of the blocks contains generous double height and inter-locking social spaces on all floors while all bedrooms have access to a private sun-screened balcony.

Thus creating a micro habitat where students can interact and engage in activties freely and easily go about there routines.

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4(A) Internship

DESIGN PREMISE: The isometric diagram here depicts the Phase-1 and phase-2 of construction.The two new blocks follow the same architectural language and materiality of red ochre soil GRC screens and concrete.

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PLANS GROUND FLOOR PLAN

SECOND/PODIUM LVL FLOOR PLAN

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4(A) Internship

SECTION:

A

FACADE DETAIL:

DETAIL-A

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B)VENTURE LAB,THAPAR UNIVERSITY: INCUBATION CENTRE: Location:Patiala,Punjab,India Architects: 1.DPA,New Delhi 2.MCM,Ireland

ABOUT THE PROJECT: Venture lab is an upcoming incubation centre in the Thapar university campus.The intent was to create an open collabrative space for students in the campus were they can freely and independently execute their ideas and projects.

The design theme is industrial which can be seen through the double height spaces and materials used in the built space like brick,steel and wood door and windows and exposed concrete.Also the structural members columns and beams are exposed.

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DESIGN PREMISE: The rational of the design was to create an incubation centre with a open and interactive layout with a mordern raw industrial theme where students can freely interact,work and collaborate on projects.

The theme is emphasised through the materiality of the building,i.e. brick, concrete, metal and glass.

BRICK

CONCRETE

METAL

GLASS

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GLAZING UNIT WITH FINS SYSTEM(Double Glazed Unit)

2375 1500

LVL-B

2400

LVL-A

250

2900

2900

5400

2400

12025

LVL-C

2700

4200

2375

LVL-D

2700

LVL-E

1500

550

FACADE DETAIL:

FRONT ELEVATION GLAZING SECTION(GL15) SCALE-1:50

FRONT ELEVATION GLAZING(GL15) SCALE-1:50

1615

138 240

138 240

PLAN AT LVL E SCALE-1:50

60 168149

INSIDE

1270

1600

OUTSIDE

168

378

378

"A"

OUTSIDE 300

378

378

168

168

378

168

PLAN AT LVL D SCALE-1:50

138 240

378

168

378

DETAIL-"B" SCALE-1:20

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168

1865

1300

1800

1800

1200

1800

1

INSIDE OUTSIDE

150

740

PLAN AT LVL A SCALE-1:50

126

OUTSIDE

750

PLAN AT LVL B SCALE-1:50

1800

INSIDE

60

OUTSIDE

1200

OUTSIDE

1020

175

INSIDE

60 168150

2250

INSIDE

DETAIL-"A" SCALE-1:20 PLAN AT LVL C SCALE-1:50

1500

INSIDE

INSIDE OUTSIDE

2000

1650

2000

4(B) Internship

21165 1850

2040

2025

1580

1800

1580

1050

810

900 175 900

1545

378

378

149

D-##

"B" 21165 1650

1800

2465

1700

1385

1800

1125

1530

900 175 900

60

21165 1300

1850

1790

975

1580

1800

1580

1050

810

900 175 900

1545

21165 1200

1800

WORKING DRAWING

1800

1115

1200

1800

1800

1210

1080

900

THAPAR UNIVERSITY

175 900

1710

EXTENSION PATIALA VENTURE LAB EXTERNAL FRONT GLAZING (GL-15)

21165 1285

2000

1605

2000

1435

2000

1950

900 1:50

175 900

1600

24.3.21 OH

PB

PA

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A)THE NEST LANDSCAPE DESIGN : Location: 12-A Amaltas Avenue,Westend Greens,New Delhi

ABOUT THE PROJECT: “The Nest” is a landscape design project for a private residence.The terrace garden has great commanding views of the array of big trees and greens of the farmhouses and villas around.

The brief from the client was clear from the inception of the project which was as follows: i) A space for relaxing and lounging + to host small get to togethers. ii)Ample space for circulation and evening walks. iii)Minimal Design but with some pop of colors. iv)Privacy from the neighboring home.

The same was responded with a Sophiticated minimal design and pop of colors to make the terrace garden lively and cheerful.The circulation space was top most priorty and as a response to that the planters were planned along the walls and which also gave enough privacy from the neighboring house.A sense of warmth and comfort was achieved through warm ambient lighting.

A sense of rythm and coehsivness was also achieved through the artistic compistion of birds and the orange profile light housing unit panel as a mountain on the panel walls .

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5(A) Practice

SITE PHOTOS: These pictures depict the current situation of the terrace which is being used for drying clothes and how the spaces is not being used to its fullest of potential.Currently there is no sense of coehsivness due to the half built pergola and the disproptionate height of the wall with the window.

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DESIGN PREMISE:

The main aim was to use the space effectively for circulationand to have coehsivness in the overall scheme of design with a pop of color.

Privacy was also an important paramter.

LEGEND:

1.WPC LOUVRED PANEL 2.MOUNTAIN SHAPE PROFILE LIGHT HOUSING UNIT 3.GRANITE PLANTER 4.WOODEN BENCH

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B)THE OFFICE

INTERIOR DESIGN : Location: 12-A Amaltas Avenue,Westend Greens,New Delhi

ABOUT THE PROJECT: It was an interior design project for a home office with a big balcony and ample amount of light coming from the window.

The brief from the client was very from the inception of the project which was as follows: i) A space with a warm feeling to work and read ii)Ample space for circulation and no clutter iii)Minimal Design but with some pop of colors.

The same was achieved by sophisticated and minimal choice of colors and lighting.

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5(B) Practice

SITE PHOTOS:

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SLATE GREY HONEYCOMB LAMINATE

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2

SHOW CASE CABINET

SOFA NEAR THE WINDOW

DESIGN PREMISE: The main aim was to use the space effectively for circulation,natural light and to have coehsivness in the overall scheme of design with a pop of color.A minimal approach was taken with the neutral colors like light grey and slate grey but with a pop of color from orange velvet sofa with rose gold legs.

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5(B) Practice KOREAN PAPER WALLPAPER

ORANGE VELVET UPHOLSTERY

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VIEW FACING THE WINDOW

MATERIALITY: The material pallete was a choice of neutral colors with one accent color with varying textures (as mentioned above).The main binder of the design was a mix of natural lighting ,warm ambient lighting and focal lighting.

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