ARCHFOLIO Taha S. Khan
University of Maryland Bachelors of Science in Architecture
TABLE OF CONTENTS
School of Public Policy University of Maryland Arch403 Spring 2018
House of Arts & Performance University of Maryland Arch402 Fall 2017
Blagden Apartments University of Maryland Arch402 Fall 2017
Purple Line Tram Stop University of Maryland Arch401 Spring 2017
Transformational Study University of Maryland Arch401 Spring 2017
Origami Structure University of Maryland Arch465 Spring 2017
Pencil Illustrations University of Maryland 2015 - Present
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School of Public Policy Spring 2018 Duration: 6 Weeks Medium: Pencil on Paper, ProCreate, Photoshop, AutoCad Architecture, and Revit Objective: Design the new School of Public Policy building for University of Maryland with regards to site contexts. Location: University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 The School of Public Policy building has its own presence and identity that follows the site context of Colonial Revival buildings. The Colonial Revival Style was adopted at the University of Maryland, particularly to its colonial and post-revolutionary history. The building is directly adjacent to the Lee building and is aligned with the Marie Mount building. Specifically, the building is methodically framing the significant open space known as the Memorial Chapel Lawn. The building’s massing, material choice, and detailing exhibits a carefully considered response to the adjacent buildings. In addition, the building’s design consists of two different styles of pediments on each side of the entrance to emphasize its centrality.
Site Plan 1
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Section Bay 3
Iteration 1
Iteration 2
Iteration 3
South Elevation
West Elevation
North Elevation
East Elevation
Process Elevations 4
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House of Arts & Performance Fall 2017 Duration: 6 Weeks Medium: Photoshop, and AutoCad Architecture. Objective: Design an art building that will be used for both the employees of CulturalDC as well as resident arts organizations Location: 1212 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 Blagden Alley is a distinctive and historic neighborhood in Washington, D.C. that flourishes with arts and culture. Inside the system of interior alleyways consists of a prospering arts district, which includes galleries, restaurants, and cultural events. The overall building is split into four spaces that serve as a certain program. The two hierarchical spaces are double heightened to emphasize its importance. The art exhibition is a public space, and is displayed in the front for the community to view and experience. Additionally, the performance art area is located in the back and is more private. Significantly, the building’s design has a cross-axial pathway which creates a simple circulation.
Site Plan 7
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Janitorial Mechanical Room
Storage Room
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Public Maker Space
Director Office
Collaborative Work Space Artist Maker Space
3rd Floor
Parti
Cafe
Kitchen
Loading Dock
Art Gallery
2nd Floor Hierarchy A Green Dressing Dressing Room Room Room
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WR
Coat Check
Ticket Booth
Prefunction
Lobby
MR
Large Event
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Circulation 9
Ground Floor
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Section A
Alley Elevation
Section B
Side Elevation
Street Elevation 10
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Blagden Apartments Fall 2017 Duration: 4 Weeks Medium: Photoshop, AutoCad Architecture, Revit Objective: To design an apartment for artists within the local
D,C, community
Location: 1212 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
The Blagden Apartments deliver an innovative, modern experience for the community and the residents. The objective was to provide local artists with an exclusive and private living experience, while also allowing them to remain connected to the unique arts and culture in the surrounding D.C. neighborhood. This building consists of eight one-bedroom units and eight studio units. Within the building there is an art gallery area, which acts as a space for artists to showcase their work and collaborate with other artists.
Site Plan 13
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Studio B
1 Bedroom Lobby, Reception, & Guest Receiving Mailbox Restroom Trash, and Recycling Electrical Room, Telephone & Data Bicycle Storage Janitor Studio, Gallery Space
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Ground Plan
2nd Floor Plan
Public Private
Space Define Element 15
Public Vs Private
3rd Floor Plan
4th Floor Plan
Balcony Windows
Windows and Balcony
Circulation 16
Section A 17
Studio Plan and Elevation
Section B 18
One Bedroom Plan and Elevation
M Street Elevation 19
Alley Elevation 20
Purple Line Tram Stop Spring 2017 Duration: 2 Weeks Medium: ProCreate, Photoshop, and AutoCad Architecture. Objective: Design a tram stop as the new metro purple line on the University of Maryland campus that also caters as a public place. Location: College Park, MD, Intersection of Baltimore Ave and Rossborough Ln The Purple Line Tram Stop will act as a gateway to every program that is around the University of Maryland, while also accommodating as a public and outdoor space. The tram stop allows for innovation and new commercial expansion. The main idea of this design was to create a sculptural object that acts as a tram stop. Developing two curved reinforced concrete elements on each side created an area that has two defined spaces. The curve element that is on the right-hand side acts a bike rack area, while the left-hand side consists of a retail area. In addition, the seating and kiosk spaces are in the middle region. The tram stop is supported by 8 columns that are equally separated and adjacent to one another. The effect of the columns precisely frames one of the entrances to the Ritchie Coliseum.
Site Analysis 21
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Circulation
Site Context
Programs
Vegetation/Parking 23
Plan
Structure
Circulation
Programs Bike Rack Shop Kiosk
Materials Concrete Wood Glass
Section A
Section B 24
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Transformation Studies: Case Study of Vanna Venturi House Spring 2017 Duration: 3 Weeks Medium: AutoCad, and Model Making. Objective: Design a primary space, a sequence of movement, and a tectonic expression of the work in a speculative framework inspired by the precedent study. Location: N/A The design strategy begun with a precedent interpretation from the analysis of Vanna Venturi House designed by Robert Venturi. The design consists of primary space, a sequence of movement, and a tectonic expression of the work in speculative framework. The design displays clear diagrams and models that communicate conceptual understanding of the project through translation into a new model. In the model diagrams, two spaces are interlocking with each other, which creates a staircase for circulation. Overall, a new idea and design is able to be created by critically analyzing and rethinking the original precedent.
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Model Speculation Diagrams
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Mash Up Diagrams
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Final Models
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Origami Structure Spring 2017 Duration: 5 Days Medium: Paper. Objective: Construct a structure made from paper and glue that can carry the heaviest load, while still able to fold back to a flat plane. Location: College Park, MD Origami designs and constructions allow artists to produce an array of shapes and forms using only paper. Simple material has the ability to be reshaped or combined to form tools or machines to fulfill a need. This origami structure competition involved designing and building a foldable and smart origami construction made from paper. The design intent was to divide 30 sheets of 8.5� X 11� paper into 16 small rectangular pieces of paper, and ultimately manipulate the dimensions to form multiple tiny origami pieces. These origami pieces consisted of three simple folds, which were horizontal, vertical, and diagonal. The final diagonal fold helped create a void within each fold, so the origami pieces could securely interlock with each other without the use of any glue.
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Pencil Illustrations
Thorncrown Chapel Pencil on Watercolor Board 9” X 12” 37
Spatial Sequence Pencil on Watercolor Board 9� X 12" 38
One Point Perspective Pencil on Paper 8.5” X 11” 39
Corinthian Column Pencil on Paper 8.5” X 11” 40
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