Portfolio, Setareh Roozbahani by Setareh Roozbahani

PORTFOLIO Selected Works

Setareh Roozbahani

CONTENTS

(01) PVH Projects

(02) Learning from Lungomare G. Marconi

(03) Blooming in Place

(04) Expo 2020, Iran Pavilion

(05) Mashhad Urban Railway X3

(06) From Compost to Commodity

(07) Extended Liminal

(08) Digital Drawings

(09) Digital and Film Photography

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(01) PVH PROJECTS

Professional Project

POESENVANHIEL Architects Architectural Student Intern Ixelles, Belgium Feb 2023 - Aug 2023

PVH Projects stands for contribution to the projects in the POESENVANHIEL architectural office since February 2023. As an architectural student intern, the possibility to assist in various projects ranging from design to tender phase prepared a strong vision of the architectural and construction regulations in Belgium. This assistance consists of the provision of 2D plans, sections, and elevations, of the "Vergund, Bestaand, en Nieuw" phase, 3D modeling using Sketchup, and rendering in Enscape. The architectural projects range between renovation of small scale buildings to the extension of multifunctional spaces. For instance, two projects will be introduced to present the role during this contribution. Erik Project; Repurposing of a Technical Elevator Space and Jatho Project; Bathroom Renovation.

Repurposing of a Technical Elevator Space "The project focuses on renovating the elevator shaft of a five-story residential building, with the primary objective of utilizing the old technical volume on the rooftop to create additional livable space. This will be achieved by replacing the old elevator with a more compact one that doesn't require a large motor room, freeing up the space for a new purpose. This space will now serve as an extension and a connection to the roof terrace for the apartment residents underneath." POESENVANHIEL Architects, Ixelles, Belgium Assisted in the provision of detailed 2D drawings, 3D and isometric visualization Erik Project; Repurposing of a Technical Elevator Space 3D Visualization using Enscape and Photoshop

SNEDE G2 - NIEUW

3D modeling using SKetchup, rendering in Enscape and visualization in Photoshop

Involved in preparing the architectural/ construction details for tender documents; Assisted by POESENVANHIEL Architects

Jatho Project; Bathroom Renovation Schaerbeek, Belgium Preparing 3D Visualizations and digital photography of the finished project

Visulalization in Photoshop

Digital photography of the finished project in Schaerbeek, May 2023 https://www.poesenvanhiel.com/projects/2002

(02) LEARNING FROM LUNGOMARE G. MARCONI Master Thesis Individual Project KU Leuven University Brussels, Belgium Venice, Italy

Sep 2022 - Jun 2023

How do we prepare for the future that is open and unknowable? The uncertainty could be dependent on our actions and decisions regarding the future of the universe, planet, land, and water. In this complex and non-linear social and ecological system that surrounds us, gaining insight from the past, acquiring knowledge, and accepting uncertainty are paramount in planning for the future. However, it can be challenging to understand, make decisions, and design for a future that is uncertain.

Learning from Lungomare Guglielmo Marconi (street) aims to foster a collective response to this notion of uncertainty through different architectural interventions. This involves understanding the existing fabric of the ordinary and non-ordinary structures/architectures along the street and establishing a connection between the land and water.

Study sketch of the existing configuration on Lungomare G. Marconi Street, facing one of the gates and entrance to the beach/water-scape

Therefore, by challenging the existing configurations and their connections to the streetscape, beachscape, and waterscape through these architectural interventions, we intend to activate collective spatial responses that introduce the notion of productivity (production of knowledge) on the scale of Lido, Venice, and its lagoon.

This study includes adequate research since the beginning of the third semester in the master, analyzing Venice, the Lagoon, and Lido through streetscape territories, various elements, protagonists, urban and architectural essentials. Through this research, the notion of exploring one of the famous streets in Lido di Venezia commenced. An investigation through the ordinary structure and architecture of gates and non-gates of Lungomare Guglielmo Marconi Street is presented on the following site plan. 22

Facing the Street

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Representation of the existing summer configuration of Gate 13 Ordinary and Non-Ordinary Architecture/Strcuture

Representation of the FLOODING a NEW WHAT-IF SCENARIO Hybrid Multipurpose Collective Space at Gate 13

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Regarding the what-if scenarios of extreme flooding derived from the existing layout of the gates (e.g. gate number 13), 6 gates and non-gates from 11 suggested ones were presented in this study at the end. To address this uncertainty through multiple architectural interventions, each one of the proposed interventions integrates the notion of productivity, the existing urgencies of Marconi Street, and the uncertain social/environmental future of Venice and Lido. For instance, the intervention for Non-Gate number 30, demonstrates the extension of two existing curved walls of the current structure. The surface of these new walls will feature an integrated LED indication system, located on top of the structure. This system will be activated to communicate information related to meteorological or environmental concerns such as the fragility of the future.

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GATE 15

The multiple interventions within Gate number 15 enable a playful arrangement for activating the ordinary/non-ordinary gate throughout the year or during the flooding scenario. To address the uncertain future regarding environmental concerns, this intervention introduces the possibility of implementing a hydraulic system, building upon the research.

Hydraulic Gate (activated)

Two distinct hydraulic systems are employed in this design: one for the gate platform and another for the cycle parking platform. In the event of extreme flooding, hydraulic pistons will be activated to raise Street F.Level the platforms, (Level +2.200) providing elevated and safe spaces.

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The second intervention leads curious minds toward the end of the physical space suspended in the air, positioned just behind the existing structure. Drawing upon the narrative of Gustav Von Aschenbach, the protagonist of the movie “Death in Venice” (one of the lenses of this research), and his experiences of isolation and detachment, this scenario gives rise to a liminal path embodied by the design of the Corridor Bridge. Non-Gate 20 _ Section B-B (activated, flooding scenario) Corridor Bridge

Indication

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Hydraulic Cycle Park Platform (activated)

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Streetscape Territories: Productive Venice _ Architectural Interventions for the Lido Waterfront, Venice, Italy Master Dissertation Studio, KU Leuven University Prof. Dr. Arch. Kris Scheerlinck

(03) BLOOMING IN PLACE Individual Student Project KU Leuven University Bloemekenswijk, Gent Jun 2022

TABLEAU VIVANT

BLOOMING IN PLACE (is an attempt to regenerate an age-friendly public space in the neigh-

borhood.) This study aims to explore and investigate more a temporary and a permanent spatial intervention in the Bloemekenswijk based on urgent and current issues in the neighborhood. Followed by the observation in Bleomekenswijk and based on the notion that there are several playgrounds in the neighborhood which have been used mostly by children, there is a lack of attractive places for the elderly.

Several elements are interacting with this concept in this study. First, the city of Ghent aims to focus more on the spatial needs of the elderly in the process of spatial planning and designs in the public environment. Nevertheless, based on the third phase of the Bleomekenswijk master plan, in this neighborhood, the plan is to engage people more in the concept of a neighborhood garden and a picking garden in this area. By studying what are the challenges for the elderlies on this site, we try to answer the question that how we can engage this age group by several aspects and functions in the Bloemekenswijk.

Getouwstraat

Based on the different mappings and observations through the first part of this study, one of the possible locations to focus more on the aspect of an age-inclusive design is the existing parking space on Getouwstraat. This current temporary parking lot located near the OCMW Maatgericht Activeringscentrum, Ateljee VZW, and Het Restaurant with public facilities. One of the informal usages of this parking lot that has been observed is the use of the residents of the nearby houses as getting past through the back of their gardens into the parking space, placing their chairs as parents or grandparents and observing their children playing by bike, move around and play.

A C: high density planting secluded area B: open area combination of several design elements and activities A: gathering area separated activities by a distinguished design

Het Restaurant Balenmagazijn

OCMW Gent - Maatgericht Activeringscentrum

Proposed Site Plan

Design elements are based on three stages of sitting/resting places, play and cycling paths, and secluded high dense garden. The first stage which starts from the north part of the site is related to integrating people more into this area. Also, as the main connection to the picking garden placing a variety of picking planters has been considered. These planters are based on three different structures. A ground flooring garden bed, high raised garden beds, which are more suitable for the elderlies and people with disabilities, and vertical gardening to elevate the plants and flowers based on the eye level of pedestrians.

Design Process Sketches

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The first stage of design which is located on the north part of the site, is mostly a place with different ground materials, distinguishing the activities and the users by these materials and planters. The second stage is located in the middle of the site, which is an open area, merging all the activities such as cycling, playing, sitting, and picking plants together. The last stage, located on the south part of the site, is mostly a place for high-density planting/ fruit trees, with fewer distracting elements and a quiet place to have more peace in this regard. All of these stages are connected with the idea of an age-friendly design and the future ambition of the city for the place.

Overflow Growing medium Brick or concrete pavers

Gravel

Bituminous setting bed

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Stone open graded base Stone subbase Perforated pipes

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(04) EXPO 2020, IRAN PAVILION Professional Project

Rah Shahr Architects Group, Tehran, Iran

Member of Design Team, 3D Modeling & Visualization Apr 2019 - Jun 2019 Awarded First Place

Expo 2020, aims to bring the world together with its theme of “Connecting Minds, Creating The Future. “ The sub-themes of Expo 2020 includes Mobility, Opportunity, and Sustainability. Iran’s plot is located in the Mobility District of the site. Among all pure displays of Persian culture and rich past, Persian Myths were chosen as they are the result of thinking and beliefs. Therefore, Iranian Pavilion’s source of inspiration is Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh, which is the manifestation of many of Iran’s national narratives and guarded and secured in Iranian epic tales and legends.

Water body on the ground level inspired by Persian Garden Sitting area in combination with green space design and water body on the ground level

Horizontal circulation in exhibition spaces

Vertical circulation

Disability access in exhibition spaces

Access to the mezzanine floor and ground café

Main construction walls

Horizontal access to the shopping and cultural spaces

VIP and Office circulation

Roof Garden Floor Plan

Ground Floor Plan

The exhibition spaces of Iran’s Pavilion are divided into seven spaces reminiscent of 7-Khaans and invites visitors to not only familiarize themselves with Iran’s literary and cultural concepts but also to share and communicate their thoughts on the most important challenges of the world. Simorgh is the symbol of celestial wisdom, a holy bird which then becomes the symbol of unity in mystical literature. To be in line with the Expo 2020 theme, Simorgh, a symbol of wisdom and mobility, sub-theme, Rostam, and his trials (7 Khaan or obstacles), were chosen.

Roof Garden View

Textile roof as metaphor for Simorgh

This project was my first professional experience at Rah Shahr Architects in 2019. Working on this scale of an architectural competition gave me this opportunity to challenge myself and my previous knowledge and extend the technical expertise required by the manager and the client. Working on collaborative worksets in Revit led to linking more than one sector of the office to cooperate and connect different parts of this project, to perform efficiently in this matter. Below represents a brief related to this project: Client: Iran International Exhibitions Joint Stock Company Architects: Rah Shahr Architectural Consultants Manager: Eng. Jalal Arab Oveissi Role: Providing architectural 2D drawings & 3D modelings using software such as Autodesk Revit. Visualizing in Twinmotion, Enscape, and Adobe Photoshop (part of the team)

Entrance’s view with the installation of mirrors and reflection of surrounding images

PERSPECTIVE SECTION

(05) MASHHAD URBAN RAILWAY X3 Professional Project

Rah Shahr Architects Group, Tehran, Iran

Technical Drawings, 3D Modeling, BIM & Visualization Jul 2019 - Apr 2020

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Mashhad Metro X3 & B3 Stations was one of the ongoing and extended projects during my work experience in Rah Shahr Architects. Based on a collaboration between Rah Shahr Architects and two other engineering offices in Tehran and Mashhad, the design concept of the central core started in July 2019. The ambition was to generate and design based on predetermined guiding principles and to maintain integrity between other stations in metro Line 3. Therefore, being precise in the provision of drawings and maintaining collaborative communication between different sectors was critical in this stage.

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A perspective view of the tunnel, central core, vertical and horizontal access, main entrances, exits, etc. of urban railway X3 (3D modeling and BIM in Revit)

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Utilities & Facilities Vertical & Horizontal Access Fire-escape Stairs Main Entrances Central Core

SOUTH ENTRANCE Scale: 1:400

North Entrance View

One of the other essential decisions was to trace the passengers' circulation from arrival to departure, ensuring that each juncture required in the passenger movement was as seamless as possible. Each station consists of the main core and ancillary structures/areas, which connect different spaces, as well as the central core with the level of passageways and streets. Based on the client's requirements and the cultural impacts of the other stations in the city, the concept for designing the two street-level entrances was to focus more on simplicity and unity in the visual impression. Therefore, by implementing the vertical stripes in turquoise color in between the white stripes elements, we aimed to recreate an aesthetic vision for the entrances.

STREET LEVEL (Level +16.460)

TICKET HALL ROOF LEVEL (Level +14.500)

TICKET HALL LEVEL (Level +7.200)

PLATFORM LEVEL (Level +1.050) TOP OF RAIL LEVEL (Level +0.000)

Section-Elevation of the North Entrance and the Underground Railway Structure

UNDER PLATFORM LEVEL (Level -1.350)

What is not visible on the urban scale is a vital part of this project. "The underground infrastructure." The abundance of urban underground pipelines and facilities challenged the positioning of different volumes on the street level. Such as utility shafts and fire escape stairs.

(06) FROM COMPOST TO COMMODITY Group Project Climate Design & Sustainability KU Leuven University De Porre Food Village, Gent Jun 2022

BUILDING PROGRAM

This group project was part of the Climate Design and sustainability course in the second semester of the master's program at KU Leuven university. The aim was to create an innovative and sustainable future for the De Porre neighborhood in Ghent. As the Materials & Waste team of the De Porre Food Village, our overarching goal is to use the food waste of the village and city of Gent to produce innovative and sustainable building materials. The collection and processing of multiple streams of biowaste will contribute to a mycelium production farm; this mushroom material can be used as insulation, partitions, as self-healing concrete, or for furniture and other objects. Our central object has been to provide sustainable biobased building materials for the whole village. The re-use and adaptation of the existing industrial building strengthens this cradle-to-cradle philosophy. The building programme combines public functions that enhance the social life of De Porre and the provision of new housing. Mycelium production is regarded as an important opportunity to educate the current and future village residents about the potential uses of biowaste, opening up the production of material to a public audience. All this will provide De Porre with a new visual and ideological identity, strengthening the conscience and resilience of the whole village.

Food market Mycelium farm (+ housing above)

Skate park

Food shuttle bus stop

8907m2 total project area 6457m2 existing building 2450m2 new construction

Solar panels

150 people housed in the next 30 years 100 jobs created 80 tonnes of mycelium produced/year in the building 163,500 kWh/year energy production 4428 m3/year rainwater collection 200 bike parking spaces

Timber shingles

SITE PLAN (illustrating a skate path from mycelium located within the existing park)

Group Members: Eva Cicvaric Darina Lysytska Nour Saadah Setareh Roozbahani Cecelia Vincent

Straw panels

New CLT beams underneath existing slab

Biowaste Tiles

Modular housing system detail

Modular timber frame

(07) EXTENDED LIMINAL

Group Project Summer School: Sense Adapt Create KU Leuven University Kasteel Ter Beken, Gent Sep 2022

The extended liminal is an attempt to explore the threshold between the physical and digital space and experience it as an in-between zone, not just a boundary line. Instead of passing from one existence to another, one can feel the coexistence of these spaces, as they are not two divided realities, but extensions of each other. While we rely increasingly on the digital layer in our everyday lives, our senses are tuned to experience the physical environment and the digital realm remains largely invisible. We aim to render this invisible layer of digitality more visible within our physical environment. Through questioning the duality of physical and digital spaces, we inquire how we would understand our surroundings if we would sense the digital space. Wi-Fi signals are one of the more prominent digital technologies that operate in this coexisting of digital and physical. We live inside an ocean of signals, although we can’t see, hear, touch, or smell them. They affect our physical spaces and lives. For this sake, we apply the visualization of Wi-Fi measurement around and inside some interior rooms of Kasteel Ter Beken. By visualizing the Wi-Fi signals we extend its digital presence to the physical space. It brings awareness to us, as people who are members of digital reality, that the digital layer is always here.

SETUP - Photogrammetry (room scanning) of the Kasteel Ter Beken

Group Members: Setareh Roozbahani Mahtab Moradi Ben Van Son Agent: Joris Putteneers

(08) DIGITAL DRAWINGS AI Generated Art, Midjourney Master Dissertation Studio, 2023

Imagining Lido’s beach with a new configuration related to the sequences of Gustav von Aschenbach Protagonist of the movie Death in Venice, 1971.

Imagining Venice as if it could repeat itself by the described patterns and based on the symmetrical and asymmetrical features

(08) DIGITAL DRAWINGS Photogrammetry, Houdini 2022

The Spheres of Influence; Experimental Investigation Through the Edges of the Hybrid Spheres Master Studio, Ghent, semester 3 academic year 2022-23, Tutors: Mira Sanders + Riet Eeckhout

https://www.blog-archkuleuven.be/hybrids/2023/02/16/setareh-roozbahani-the-spheres-of-influence-experimental-investigation-through-the-edges-of-the-hybrid-spheres/

(09) PHOTOGRAPHY Digital & Film Since 2009

instagram.com/setarehroozbah/

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