Architecture Project Portfolio 02 by Rafi Akbar

PORTFOLIO MUHAMMAD RAFI AKBAR SIRAJ

//Table of Contents

01 03 15 23 31 39

Curriculum Vitae Transitional Border to Natural Tourism Natural Practices to Education Friends’ Hangout Place Communal Integration Other Works

MUHAMMAD RAFI AKBAR SIRAJ //rafiakbar.work@gmail.com //linkedin.com/in/rafi-akbar

//Education

//Digital Proficiency

2016-2020 Bandung Institute of Technology Architecture Major

Autodesk AutoCAD SketchUp Vray Rendering Autodesk Revit Lumion Adobe Photoshop Adobe Indesign Adobe Illustrator Microsoft Office

GPA 3.50/4.00

2014-2016 SMA Negeri 3 Bandung Science Program Acceleration Class

2012-2016 SMP Taruna Bakti Bandung

//Hands-On Skill

//Language

Hand Drawing Model Making Photography Writing

Acceleration Class

Indonesian English

//Interests Architecture Conservation Urban Design Graphic Design Drawing Writing Photography Travel

01 // curriculum vitae

//Personal Skill Creativity Analytical Thinking Decision Making Teamwork Communication Time Management

//Work Experience 2019 PT. Artdeezign Intern

//Competition Experiences 2019 Paradesc 2019: Kidtopia

in collaboration with Ester Dorothy Nabasa., Heidi Aisha, and Mochamad Hafid Mubarak

2018 TKI MAI XXXIV: Sayembara Monumen Bangsa

in collaboration with Heidi Aisha, Mochamad Hafid Mubarak, and Zanetta Auriel

2019 Petrolida 2019: Oil Rig Design

in collaboration with Alfanda Kurnia Widi, Calvin Orliando, Ester Dorothy Nabasa, and Rifqi Muhammad Faiq Fagmi.

//Organizational Experiences 2019 Head of Communication and Information Bureau Ikatan Mahasiswa Arsitektur Gunadharma (IMA-G) ITB 2019 Finishing Editor and Layouter IMA-G’s “IMAGE Magazine 13th Edition” Editorial Team 2018-2019 Creative Design Associate Director Radio Kampus ITB 2018-2019 Head of Book Division Facade Excursion 2018 Committee 2018-2019 Finishing Editor and Layouter “Facade: Semarang-Solo-Yogyakarta” Book Editorial Team 2018 Staff of Artistic Division IMA-G April 2018 Graduation Ceremony Committee

2017-2018 Staff of Information Media Division Ikatan Mahasiswa Arsitektur Gunadharma (IMA-G) ITB 2017-2018 Staff of Creative Design Division Radio Kampus ITB 2017 Head of Creative Division IMA-G October 2017 Graduation Ceremony Committee 2017 Head of Creative Division Radio Kampus ITB 2017 New Member Admission Program Committee 2017 Staff of G-Nite Event Gaung Bandung 2017 Committee 2017 Staff of Field Division: Mentor OSKM ITB 2017

//Exhibitions 2020 Epilogue: Through Our Eyes FInal Project (Online) Exhibition Project Submission

2019 Facade 2018 Exhibiton Facade Excursion Output Exhibition Photography Submission

03 // transitional border to natural tourism

TRANSITIONAL BORDER TO NATURAL TOURISM Pananjung Pangandaran Nature Reserve Visitor Center and Conservation Research Center Final Project Studio // 2020 Supervisor: Dr. Eng Arif Sarwo Wibowo, S.T., M.T. Contradictive problems that arise from the integration of conservation and tourism function often can be seen in conservation areas, one of which is Pananjung Pangandaran Nature Reserve. Located between a tourism area and a nature reserve, this Visitor Center and Conservation Research project have emerged as a solution to the conservationtourism phenomenon: acting as a gate of control between the two functions while still providing support to both. //issues: duality of function, circulation and accesibility, ecotourism

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//Design Strategies

1. topography and view

2. zoning

The site was almost surrounded by natural attributes which were potential views. A five meter block of soil-which was a remains of a past excavation-can be utilized as a base for the building so it can capture the said view easier.

As the majority of tourism activities lies on the west beach, public (tourism) functions were placed on the west side of the site, while the private (conservation) functions were placed on the east side of the site

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Project site adjoins Pamugaran Bulak Laut street; connecting Pangandaran’s west and east beaches; neighbouring Pananjung Pangandaran Nature Reserve; with a total area around 3 ha

//Site Plan ESTCODE

3. massing

4. circulation and parking

Three main masses were generated, representing the three main function: commercial, exhibition, and conservation. The masses were organized in a radial position to maximize the view area.

The main entrances for both tourists and conservation stakeholders were placed near their respective zones, yet still permeable (with controlled access) to one another in order to connect the tourism objects within the region. 06

//Concept

Architecture as a Gate: symbolism behind the design

a gate can be interpreted in many ways; in this case: 1 A boundary The building acts as a gate of control between the two areas: nature reserve and tourism area

2 A point of connection The building acts as a checkpoint, connecting the tourism objects around its vicinity

3 A transition zone The building was designed to create a spatial experience that represent the gradient between the nature reserve and the tourism area

4 A starting point As people came to a new area, they will automatically interact with the space, in this case the nature reserve; nature will introduce itself to the people and the people will remember it The building acts as a introduction to the nature reserve by designing it methaporically to the solid and void segments of the building as both the land and ocean

Animal Enclosures 07 // transitional border to natural tourism

Exhibition Building

Inner Plaza

West Plaza

-Main Lobby -Information -Office -Commercial

//Features

-Main Exhibition -Observatory -Gift Shop -Nature Reserve Ticketing

Visitor Center

Research Building -Laboratory -Animal Clinic -Library -Seminar Room -Guest House

East Plaza/ View Deck 08

//Spatial Configuration commercial/leisure exhibiton research animal clinic office guest house service

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//Structure and Material prefabicrated roof panel system glulam girder, lvl purlin, anodized alumunium panel roofing, plywood ceiling

concrete main structure 80/40 beam, Ø60 column

circular window

rammed earth low embodied energy material; recycled material solution from cut soil

//Exhibition

varied with sizes; creates a light effect to the exhibition room

curtain wall alumunium mullion, double-glazed glass

concrete retaining wall as the building was built around a mass of land from previous excavation

ceiling gypsum ceiling with alumunium system

terracotta rod facade harmonious with rammed earth

//Research Center

green roof

//Perspective

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or access through: bit.ly/TARafi //Pananjung Pangandaran Visitor Center and Conservation Research Center >>> end. 14

15 // natural practices to education

NATURAL PRACTICES TO EDUCATION Agricultural Vocational School in Bandung Architecture Design Studio IV // 2019 Supervisor: Dr. Firmansyah, S.T., M.T. Food resilience has been a big issue in Indonesia especially regarding to agriculture, and yet the agriculture industry itself is in crisis of human resources from the younger generation. Located in West Bandung Regency, this project was aimed to bring the education in regards to agriculture through a environmental approach so the students will have more time learning and experiencing on the field. //issues: vernacular architecture, topography, tropical architecture, passive design

Project site was located inside Eco Pesantren Complex, at the far end of the street; it is located on a contoured area with a short cliff on the west side of the site; with a total area around 3700 sqm

//Site Plan

17 // natural practices to education

//Design Strategies

//Concept

Nature based Design

1. Access and circulation The main entrance to the school was placed on the northeast side of the site, which determines the main axis of circulation from the north east to the south east; moving along the topography.

By bringing natural and passive design into consideration, the school can make use of the natural occurences and attributes to its advantage. 1 Natural Attributes

2. Zoning The site was divided by two major zones: public on the east and private on the west. The two zones were further divided into three major function zones: regular learning, vocational learning, and offices.

The placement of the masses ensure minimal changes to the existing natural attributes such as the terracing topography (which was the remains of former rice fields) and the existing cluster of trees on the southeast side of the site. The area can be utilized as a place to hold vital elements of permaculture.

2 Passive Design The building was designed to utilize renewable sources of energy for ventilation, cooling/heating, and lighting in various ways such as: cross ventilation, thermal buffer zone, narrow mass width, and so on.

3 Natural Material The elements of the building were majorly made from natural material to give an organic and natural feel to the school athmosphere.

3. Massing The masses were generated with each mass represent three function zones. The masses were placed by following the main axis.

4 Plazas There are three plazas along the circulation scenario; acting as nodes which each of the plaza caters different purposes and delivers different scenes. 18

//Features

Classroom Building

Inner Plaza

-Main Exhibition -Observatory -Gift Shop -Nature Reserve Ticketing

Cliff Deck Canteen 19 // natural practices to education

Administration & Office -Administration -Principal’s Office -Teachers’ Office -Counseling -Nursery -Indoor Court

Research Building -Vocational Labs -Science Labs -Language Lab -Computer Lab -Library

Garden & Pond Area

Parking

//Structure and Material

“julang ngapak” roof system wooden truss, 8/15 wood purlin. 5/8 wood rafter, 3/5 wood batten, wood shingles roofing

concrete main structure 70/35 beam, 40/40 column

alumunium gutter

ceiling gypsum ceiling with alumunium system

fixed window wooden frame, double-glazed glass

awning window wooden frame, double-glazed glass

drainage

building footing river stone foundation with bored pile

//Perspective

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//Agricultural Vocational School in Bandung >>> end. 22

23 // friends' hangout place

FRIENDS’ HANGOUT PLACE Child-friendly Urban Space in Bandung Paradesc: Kidtopia competition submission // 2019 (in collaboration with Ester Dorothy Nabasa, Heidi Aisha, and Mochamad Hafid Mubarak) The lack of public space such as playgrounds and parks in an urban area had an effect on decreasing the chance for kids to do physical activities in order to grow and develop optimally. A child-friendly urban space was designed in the heart of Bandung’s busy urban life as a place for kids to play, rest, and experiment; basically a place for them to interact with its surrounding to their hearts’ content. //issues: children-based activities, involvement of senses, social intraction, universal design, adaptive space, security

Project site was located at the coner of intersection between L. L. R. E. Martadinata Street and Purnawarman Street; not far from Bandung Electronic Center (BEC); with a total area around 4400 sqm

//Site Plan

25 // friends' hangout place

//Design Strategies

//Concept

Creating child friendly interaction

1. Zoning The site was divided into two zones: a child hazard zone (alongside the main road) and a child safe zone (alongside the river). The zones were further assignes into smaller function zones.

The place was build as a place to rest; place to play; place to experiment. Several principles were taken into consideration: 1 Encouraging Social Interaction A facility for children to interact with other children is vital for the child’s social growth.

2 Learning Process

2. Massing The masses were placed to form a “barrier” between the child safe zone and the child hazard zone to ensure the safety of the children that visits the area.

The place were designed so that children can learn about their surroundings by implementing the senses: vibrant colors and clear contrast between materials, play of textures, noise pollution buffer, natural sounds (birds, water, gustling iwnd), and so on. The place were also designed in consideration of children active nature, resulting in fluid shapes and circulation schemes.

3 Nature Involvement

3. Circulation The circulation axis were generated straightforwardly from between the two mass, connecting the two zones. However, the circulation path were designed fluidly.

As the place were designed for a “break” from the urban life, natural attributes were placed and organized to deliver new sense of place; distinct from the rest of the bustling city.

Cafeteria

Street Plaza

//Features

Restroom

Playground

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Skywalk

Daycare

//Sections east-west section

skywalk skywalk

riverfront

river

cafeteria

void

playground

reflection pool

pedestrian

skywalk

parking

greenery

pedestrian

north-south section

daycare

greenery

pedestrian

skywalk

daycare

void

skywalk

playground pedestrian

riverfront river

//Perspective

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//Child-Friendly Space in Bandung >>> end. 30

31 // communal integration

COMMUNAL INTEGRATION Urban Community Center in Bandung Architecture Design Studio III // 2018 Supervisor: Dr. Ing. Erika Yuni Astuti, S.T. Growth of a city can be seen from the growth and development of its communities. With so many communities with each of their own interests and activities, the main idea of the building was to provide spaces in order to facilitate and cater their needs; in hope for these communities to grow and collaborate. Located in the historic area of Asia Afrika in Bandung, the building takes form of Indonesian colonial architecture styles as a approach to blend in with the surrounding area, //issues: heritage area, place building, community representation

Project site was located at the coner of intersection between ABC Street and Cikapundung Barat Street; neighboring the Cikapundung River just across the street; with a total area around 2100 sqm

//Site Plan

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//Design Strategies

L Shape The L shape was made as a response to site which was a “blind hook”

1. Access The main entrance for the building was placed on the round corner of the site as it was wide enough to bevisible from the two roads. For vehicles, however, accessed the site through the north side.

Curve Adjusments Curves were made as an adjustment to the shape of the site

2. Massing A L-shaped building were generated to form a plaza in between. Both the shape and the plaza will highlight the entrance zone on the said round corner.

Addition Addition of mass to emphasize the entrance for the building

Extrusion A plaza on the entrance was made by extruding the floor up

3. Spatial Configuration The nature of a L-shaped building enables the corner to be utilized as an anchor function. This was supported with the entrance being on the middle of the L.

Substraction Most of the 1st floor were substracted for parking spaces 34

//Spatial Configuration exhibition education/learning auditorium office commercial/leisure service

35 // communal integration

//Structure and Material hipped roof system wooden truss, 8/15 wood purlin. asphalt shingles roofing

alumunium gutter

concrete facade for the art deco feel

ceiling gypsum ceiling with alumunium system

awning window alumunium frame, double-glazed glass

concrete main structure 70/50 beam, Ø50 column

building footing

//Perspective

37 // communal integration

//Urban Community Center in Bandung >>> end. 38

OTHER WORKS Consists of various “honorable mention” architectural projects or assignments, graphic design works such as book layouting and social media graphics, and hand-drawn sketches

39 // other works

//Mix-Used Development

Architectural Design Studio V (2019) Supervised by Dr. Ir. Woerjantari Kartidjo, M.T. A mid-rise mix-used development consists of commercial and residential functions located in Cibadak, Bandung. Cibadak was known as chinatown area and also a commercial street full of wholesaler and other retails during the day and a street food area during the night. In addition to that, this area was also located between two other areas with high activity. With that in mind, the project was designed two be a new magnet in the area, connecting the areas into one axis.

//Eco-Dormitory

Green Building Class Assignment (2018) In collaboration with Alyssa Fadhilla, M. Hafid Mubarak, M. Ilham Akbar, and Ratu Intan Mutia Supervised by Suhendri, S.T., M.Sc. Eco-Dormitory is a student dormitory located in Cisitu, Bandung that applies the concept of passive design and green building principles. Open Studio was used in the process to determine the most “green” outcome for the building.

//Palu Cultural Monument

TKI MAI XXXIV: “Sayembara Monumen Bangsa” Entry (2018) In collaboration with Heidi Aisha, M. Hafid Mubarak, and Zanetta Auriel A cultural monument for the city of Palu that was designed to be a landmark of the city Located in the burial site of Pue Nggari (one of Palu’s cultural heritage), the projects was expected to be a tourist destination to Palu and even Central Sulawesi Province itself.

//Beach Cottage

Architectural Design Studio II (2018) Supervised by Titik Savitri, S.T., M.T. A two-story family cottage located in Pangandaran’s beach. A mass exploration with geometric play on the floor plans was done, resulting a combination of the same basic shape in a different angle.

41 // other works

//model making

from left to right, up to down • Architectural Design Studio V: Mix-Used Development • Architectural Design Studio III: Community Center • Site Planning and Design Studio: Culinary Center • Form and Structure Studio: Surface Active Structure (in collaboration with M. Hafid Mubarak and Mutiara Asmara P.) • Form and Structure Studio: Form Active Structure (in collaboration with Afifa Junna N. and Cherryl Sastiana Z.) • Construction and Material Studio II: Advanced Steel Construction (in collaboration with Bella Febrilia and Cantika Wiba F.) 42

//IMAGE magazine 13th issue IMAGE Magazine is an architecture-based magazine managed by Ikatan Mahasiswa Arsitektur Gunadharma (IMA-G) ITB as an annual project. In 2019, IMAGE released it’s 13th issue with natural architecture as its main topic. This issue was created and published by the editorial division of IMA-G which was under my supervision as the Head of Communication and Information Bureau. I also took part on the designing process, notably being the layout and finishing editor of the magazine. I adjust and tidy up the layout design for the final view; sometimes it was only minor details that I fixed but there are quite a lot cases where the overall page’s layout had to be redesigned.

//scan here to see the full book

or access through: bit.ly/ IMAGE_13 43 // other works

//Facade: Semarang - Solo - Yogyakarta “Facade: Semarang - Solo - Yogyakarta” is a physical output, in a form of a book, of ITB Architecture Major’s 2018 field lecture and study. This book was the second volume of the facade series which focuses on vernacular, historical, and colonial architecture development in Semarang, Solo, and Yogyakarta. This book was planned and designed by the Book Division of the Facade 2018 Committee with me being the head of the division. I took part on the designing process, notably being the layout editor (and finishing editor) of the book.

Program Studi Arsitektur Sekolah Arsitektur, Perencanaan, dan Pengembangan Kebijakan Institut Teknologi Bandung Korea Architectural Accrediting Board Canberra Accord

Volume 2/2019 ISSN 2620 - 472X

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or access through: bit.ly/ FACADE2018 44

//poster design below are the selected posters (social media posts to be exact) from my time being creative design associate director on Radio Kampus ITB 2018 board and my time being the head of communication and information bureau on IMA-G 2019 board.

45 // other works

//sketches below are the selected sketches I did as assignments in my time as a student in ITB wether it was related to architecture or not.

PORTFOLIO

//selected works 2018-2020 rafiakbar.work@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/rafi-akbar