REYHANEH MOHSENIAN
M.Sc Student of Architecture
reyhaneh.mohsenian@hcu-hamburg.de
+49 176 47089912
EDUCATION
Erasmus Exchange Semester: M.Sc Urban Planning and Policy Design — Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
FEBRUARY - JULY 2024
M.Sc Architecture — HafenCity Universität, Hamburg, Deutschland
SINCE OCTOBER 2022
B.Sc Architecture — University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
SEPTEMBER 2017 - FEBRUARY 2022
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
pbr Rohling AG, Hamburg - Student Assistant
Architecture competitions, concept design, LPH 0-2, 3D modeling, 2D documentation, layout, etc.
SINCE SEPTEMBER 2024
acollage, Hamburg - Student Assistant
Model making, 2D drafting, 3D modeling, graphic design, layout, visualisation.
JUNE - DECEMBER 2023
Tehran Urban Innovation Center "TUIC"Independent Junior Researcher
Voluntary research with the title "Searching for Urban Tranquility", to be published as a TUIC 101 issue. Supervised by Prof. Nashid Nabian.
SINCE FEBRUARY 2022
Ali Haghighi Architects, Tehran - Internship
Full participation in individual projects in drafting 2D drawings, 3D modeling, destruction plan, interior design, renders, research
MARCH - MAY 2022
WORKSHOPS
Creative Coding Workshop: “Processing” Software DigitalFUTURES
JULY 2022
Freeform Space Structures: Active Bending Shells Workshop
Tehran University of Art, Digital Craft House
DECEMBER 2021
CADF98: Floating Plates Structure University of Tehran, Digital Craft House
FEBRUARY 2020
Workshop on Regeneration: Project Taar II
INTBAU Spain, INTBAU Iran, Terrachidia Association, Atelier Sigman, Architectural Association of Tehran University
SEPTEMBER 2019
SOFTWARES
Revit Rhino Vectorworks
ArchiCAD
Adobe Suite Enscape / Lumion
LANGUAGES
Persian English Deutsch Native Proficiency Native Proficiency Advanced Proficiency (C1)
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Housing Grounds: A Masterplan
Arolsen Archives
The Garden in Kampnagel
Das Hanfhaus
TUIC 101: Searching for Urban Tranquility
HOUSING GROUNDS
Reyhaneh Mohsenian, Francesca Carletti, Lilliana Marwood, Margherita Re, Marcel Vázquez
Masterplan Studio in Urban Planning and Policy Design: The Project of Proximity
Politecnico di Milano – SS 2024
Prof. Cristina Renzoni, Francesco Curci cristina.renzoni@polimi.it, francesco.curci@polimi.it
The project Housing Grounds focuses on proximity infrastructures along the urban axis extending from Stadera to Gratosoglio in southern Milan.
At its core, it examines and reimagines the ground floors of buildings along this axis. These ground floors are considered pivotal as they represent the intersection between the physical structure of the buildings and their surrounding environments.
Exploration of these neighborhoods reveals a lack of positive urban dynamics, with vitality hindered by the underutilization of public and semi-public spaces. Housing Grounds seeks to reinterpret ground floors and create a network of proximity infrastructures to address spatial and social needs.
Dissecting The Neighbourhoods: an Analysis
The project examines four neighborhoods along the axis—Stadera, Chiesa Rossa, Gratosoglio, and Missaglia—each with distinct characteristics and challenges.
Stadera’s internal courtyards lack usability, while Chiesa Rossa suffers from neglected public housing and commercial desertification Gratosoglio features scattered public spaces that lack cohesion, and Missaglia has abundant green areas that are poorly connected
This analysis highlights the need for tailored interventions that address the unique issues in each neighborhood.
Strategic Goals and Action Plan
Reinterpreting Ground Floors – These are designed as active zones linking buildings and public spaces, fostering interaction and accessibility.
Zoning for Social Cohesion – By promoting a mix of functions, the project strengthens community bonds and reactivates underutilized areas.
Improving Connectivity – A network of accessible pathways and reconfigured public spaces links green areas, plazas, and services, ensuring inclusivity and vibrancy.
Dissecting The Neighbourhoods: Gratosoglio
A public housing neighborhood with towers and slabs typologies and dispersed public spaces
Strategic Action Plan for Gratosoglio
Refocusing the Public Value of Space – The Community at the Center of the Neighborhood
Pilot Project: Stitching The Neighborhood Back Together
Translating the strategies into actions; connecting the three “ecologies“ of the Gratosoglio neighborhood into one cohesive unit.
AROLSEN ARCHIVES
Reyhaneh Mohsenian, Güldem Gönül
Conceptual Design Project HafenCity University – WS 2023/24
Prof. Gesine Weinmiller gesine.weinmiller@hcu-hamburg.de
für d e Aufbewahrung des Arch vguts bieten und g e ch ei g a s O t der Er nnerung und Bi dung d enen
The proposed archive building in Bad Arolsen blends symbolic significance, innovative construction, and aesthetic design, aiming to become a city landmark. Encased in a robust 45 cm thick concrete facade, the structure houses archives symbolizing a deep commitment to preserving history. With an open ground floor layout featuring offices and a conference hall encircling the archive, crafted in a lightweight timber frame, the design facilitates fluid movement and invites visitors. Contrasting wood elements against the concrete facade create a distinctive aesthetic, while a memorial space within the foyer encourages reflection on the past. This concept prioritizes functionality alongside profound symbolism and aesthetic expression.
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Ground Floor Plan East Elevation
THE GARDEN
“Understanding the social structure and dynamics of the garden in Kampnagel by analyzing the space through the frictions, practices, and physical manifestations.”
Reyhaneh Mohsenian, Gesche Valentin, Gözde Öner
Urban Design Project: Transforming the Minimum, Speculating Kampnagel –
Prof. Bernd Kniess bernd.kniess@hcu-hamburg.de
Our research on “The Garden“ focuses on how space is created collectively- how different peoplecontributetoshapingit.Beyondbeingaphysical entity, the garden encapsulates the fusion of intentions, perceptions, and influences of those who inhabit it. As it transforms under the hands of its inhabitants, the garden‘s purpose shapeshifts, adpoting roles that reflect the evolving identities of those who give it life.
Diverse interpretations coexist, portraying the garden as the community’s private backyard and a platform for their artistic expression, or as a public green space accessible to all. But who does the garden really belong to?
From the book:
.... One of the fundamental goals of this research is to identify the visible and invisible borders that define this space. These boundaries, both real and conceptual, depict the interactions between the garden’s occupants and the wider societal context. By interpreting the interrelation of these borders, our goal is to reveal the complex power dynamics that underlie the garden’s existence, and how they impact the conflicting perceptions of its function.
https://issuu.com/rey.moh/
READ MORE HERE:
DAS HANFHAUS
Reyhaneh Mohsenian, Emilia Großmann, Carl-Simon Ullfors, Fiete Wende
Interdisciplinary Design Project: Das Kultivierte Haus
HafenCity Unversität – WS 2022/23
Prof. Karsten Schlesier karsten.schlesier@hcu-hamburg.de
Site plan 1:5000
In the interdisciplinary project THE CULTIVATED HOUSE, we explored the role of renewable resources in construction, focusing on materials that, like those in agriculture, can be harvested in short cycles. Our primary focus was on the hemp plant. The hemp stalk consists of woody shives and surrounding fibers. When combined with lime and/or starch, hemp shives exhibit excellent properties as a biological building material. Its strengths lie in its ease of processing and its building physics properties, such as thermal insulation and moisture resistance
Groundfloor plan 1:500
Section B-B M 1:500
Section A-A M 1:500
North Elevation M 1:500
COLUMNS
Due to the low compressive stress that can be absorbed by hempcrete, ring-shaped willow rods are used to transfer normal force. Hemp ropes absorb the ring force and, together with the hempcrete, prevent the pasture rods from buckling.
COMPONENTS
All components are made exclusively from circular, biological materials. The materials used also have good insulating properties and are insensitive to moisture. In order to improve fire protection, the components are covered with a clay plaster.
Bogen
Abflussgitter
TUIC 101: SEARCHING FOR URBAN TRANQUILITY
Tehran Urban Innovation Center (TUIC)
Under the guidance of Prof. Nashid Nabian Mentors: Golrokh Heidarian, Avisa Yazdani
February 2022 – 2024
As part of TUIC 101, a series of publishments promoting agile knowledge, this research aims to explore urban tranquility through an extensive analysis of 101 taxonomy words paired with corresponding case studies. By examining various aspects of architectural design and environmental configuration, the study seeks to understand the complex interplay between built environments and the sense of tranquility they evoke, especially in the context of bustling cityscapes.
www.tuic.ir/en/101/ READ MORE HERE:
Each taxonomy word, ranging from navigational experiences to sensory encounters, provides insights into the diverse elements influencing urban tranquility. Through a curated selection of case studies representing different scales, functions, and styles, the research aims to uncover universal principles and unique strategies employed in fostering peaceful urban environments.
MOHSENIAN M.Sc Student of
Architecture
reyhaneh.mohsenian@hcu-hamburg.de
+49 176 47089912
REYHANEH