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2015 - 2023

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Golden Tiger Campus Connector

Let’s Carnival

The Beehive

Re-live the History

Jiroft Village School

Elgoli Residential Complex

Persian Miniature Center

Internship, Summer 2022

Academic project, Spring 2023

Academic project, Fall 2021

Architectural competition, Summer 2019

Academic project, Winter 2016

Academic project, Fall 2017

Green facade

Academic project (Design thesis), Summer 2018 Tank

Wonder Home

Architectural competition, Spring 2018

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Internship (Gensler Summer Fellowship) Team: Tarlan Poursoti, Alex Q. Jones, Uthman Olowa, Christina Jeyaseelan Responsibility: Researcher, Design team member, Preparing preseantation documents

Golden Tiger Campus Connector Tuskegee, Alabama Summer 2022

Key Performance Indicators Outdoor Livability • Outdoor walkability • 24-hour cycle • Lighting • Climate control • Optimal use for academic months of the year Community Inclusivity • Social interaction • Urban/Rural environments • Crowd, Activity

ensler 2022 Summer Fellowship exposed participants to Gensler’s research initiatives around their mission to re-define the future of cities. As summer fellows, we dived into the efforts on project work related to Gensler’s Measurable Impact work and measurement of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to identify what works and what does not about building designs. Our team was charged with designing the future of education-ecosystem buildings and creating resilient spaces with the end goal of student success. We used a collection of perspectives to create an educational place that considers the views of different users. We drew emphasis on user experience to design the Golden Tiger Campus Connector (GTCC) in Tuskegee University. The design inspiration for this connector is the fusion of multiple activities, creating a vivid live and learn community. Located amidst the core activity zones on campus, GTCC is a one stop destination for almost everything you need in campus for all typology of uses. Paving the way for a healthy well-being responding to physical, environmental, and social dimensions, the spaces are developed based on the five core KPIs, being outdoor livability, community inclusivity, connectivity, sustainability, and learning variations.

Connectivity • Travel distance to student physical and social needs • Decrease in vehicular reliance Sustainability • Building life cycle • Building program adaptability • Decrease in building demolition, Increase in building electrification Learning variations • Physical, Virtual, Hybrid • Auditory, Visual, Kinesthetic, Reading, Writing • Increase in average GPA

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The various activities experienced by different users are outlined in this series of analysis. This makes us understand the user experience better and design accordingly. The amalgamation of every user’s activity showcases the future of education ecosystems and the way all kind of users interact in the environment, creating a dynamic habitat.

Connection Outdoor livability Sustainability Learning variations Community inclusivity

Existing KPI values

Potential KPI values

This diagram indicates the proposed KPIs for higher education and how much the proposed building is going to expand them.

Learn

Admin

Tutor

Teach

Tompkins Hall

Admin

Clean Refresh

Maintain

Trim

Family

Market Leisure Meet

Educators’ experience

Home Admin

Collab

Supporters’ experience Collab

Dorm Collab

Community garden

Dorm

Visitors’ experience Students’ experience

The multi-use campus connector consists of series of different spaces that encompass reading-residential zones, academic zones, a wellness center, community centers, and interconnecting bridges. The community zones in each block are designed with flexible adaptability for the changing activities. The central community square is the focal point that stitches all the surrounding buildings together within and also with the existing adjacent open space, striking a good balance between public and private spaces. All of these areas are developed based on the measurable impacts with our 5 core KPIs.

Perspectives of a Student

We have explored specific spaces on the site through the lens of different persons and have came up with the design solution for each experience.

Perspectives of a Student:

Focus rooms

“What I admire about the new building is the flexibility in types of classrooms and that it doesn’t follow the old logic of classroom design. Some prefer studying in a group and the main study lounge is the best spot for them. However, some prefer to study in a quiet zone, and for them we have the individual focus rooms.”

Open classroom KPIs on target: Connection Outdoor livability

Campus thread 3

Sustainability Learning variations Community inclusivity

Perspectives of an Educator

Perspectives of an Educator:

“As a faculty, I feel inspired when I enter the building. The building motivates the faculty to impart their inspiration onto the students. In fact, the space promotes formal and informal moments of connection between faculty and students.” With a faculty to student ratio of 1:10, the spaces in the building support small gatherings. These spaces are superior alternatives to lecture halls and traditional classrooms, supporting a more diverse learning style. Over 80% of educators polled in Gensler’s Educator Roundtable Survey affirmed that flexible spaces and breakout rooms lead to an improved learning environment.

KPIs on target Connection Learning variations Community inclusivity

Closest classroom

Casual corridors

Flexible teaching

Perspectives of a Visitor

Cultural representation

Perspectives of a Visitor:

“I am a workshop coordinator, and as an outsider, I can easily understand the cultural and historic legacy of the campus through artworks and murals displayed in the community spaces. I believe it helps the students to have an understanding on the origin of their campus too. I also enjoy the amenities accessible around these building, such as the market space with food store and also within university tours. The connectivity of the building is great as I did not have any issues in navigating through the campus without any confusion. The spaces are safe and secure with enough accessibility to the visitors integrated with innovative tech protocols.”

Outside invitation

KPIs on target:

Community gathering

Central collaboration

Connection Outdoor livability Sustainability Learning variations Community inclusivity

Perspectives of a Supporter

Perspectives of a Supporter:

KPIs on target: Connection Sustainability

“I am a senior member and a native of Tuskegee, with additional family members employed/enrolled at the university. As a supporter, I enjoy engaging in the campus kitchen and garden. I grow and utilize different vegetables and products that are grown in the campus and I utilize them in cooking and preparing food. This helps me in interacting with students in the community kitchen or canteen environment.”

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Let’s Carnival New Orleans, Louisiana Spring 2023

Academic Project (Graduate Design Studio) Architectural Competition (2023 Steel Design Student Competition) Instructor: Annicia Streete Team: Tarlan Poursoti, Maryam Moghaddasi Responsibility: Researcher, Design team member, Concept designer, 3D modeling, Technical drawing, Rendering, Post production

Exterior render

hroughout the process of designing the Carnival School for the Treme neighborhood, our foremost aim was to prioritize community engagement. Recognizing the historical significance of the area, the goal was to create a space that honor its cultural heritage. We also aimed to encourage people to participate in the festivities of Mardi Gras; thus, we carefully considered how to integrate this aspect into our design. We drew inspiration from Caribbean carnivals, incorporating different levels where people could watch the carnival events and participate in social activities. Considering the existing historical building in the site, we extended its grid to seamlessly connect with the neighborhood, balancing preservation and future development. Two plazas, linked by the Carnival School, were designed on opposite edges of the site to ensure visibility and community connectivity. We carefully designed the masses and created a stage on the second floor that overlooked one of the plazas. To shield visitors from the elements, we covered outdoor areas with a canopy. Envisioned as a vibrant community center, the space is crafted for people to gather, celebrate, and actively engage in the rich culture of the Treme neighborhood.

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Extending the existing grid

Placing stage on the 2nd floor for visual connection between plazas 6

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Further developing the grid

View of the stage that overlooks the main plaza

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Incorporating space pockets within the grid and creating corridors 4

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Crafting diverse elevations for varied carnival experiences.

Extending the existing greenery into the site with green facade system 8

Urban Plaza

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neighborhood plaza

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Considering dual plazas at main entrances.

Designing a canopy for shelter from rain and sun. u

Conceptual section 8

1 A6

133' 13'

11'

28'

22'

12'

15'

Manufactured metal panel canopy

6”x6” metal gutter system

Steel plate, slope 1/4” per foot to downspout

10'

Steel purlin 1 A8

Canopy 40' - 0"

Roof 36' - 3"

Canopy steel joist as scheduled Metal silver downspout

Third Floor 24' - 3"

Second floor 14' - 0"

Section Detail - D2

First floor 2' - 0"

Section

32 FT

Section Perspective of the Fabrication area

Wall Section - D1

1Section 1 A Interior finished as scheduled 1” Gypsum sheating 2”x6” Steel studs @ 20” O.C. H shaped steel column Anodized alum. storefront & glazing syst.

1” Gypsum sheating

2T4 2A2

B 1 Section 2

Masonry ties @ 20” O.C. horizontally & vertically Steel I beam

8mm Reinforcement bar

4x4 mm steel angle 2”x4”x8” brick

Steel connection

NAME

LEVEL 2

AREA

OLF

OFFICE SPACE

BUSSINESS GROUP B

574 SF

150 net

CONFERENCE ROOM LEVEL 2 MULTI PURPOSE SPACE LEVEL 2 MASS CAMP

EDUCATIONAL GROUP E BUSSINESS GROUP B

460 SF

20 net

187 SF

150 net

EDUCATIONAL GROUP E LEVEL 2 EXHIBITION HALL ASSEMBLY GROUP A3

1261 SF

15 net

1303 SF

30 net

LEVEL 2

ASSEMBLY GROUP A1

1235 SF

15 net

STAGE SPACE

TOTAL

4’ .91 ION 105 ARAT SEP

Occupancy classification:

83 241

PATH# TRAVEL DISTANCE 2T1

88’ 9”

2T2

57’ 10”

2T3

95’ 10”

F Assembly Group

2T4

92’ 8”

2A1

75’ 9”

S Assembly Group

2A2

91’ 4”

2A3

119’ 11”

2A4

223’ 9”

A Assembly Group E Assembly Group B Assembly Group

Plan Detail - D3 Batt insulation Interior wood panel

OCC

2A4

2A1 2T1

7’ 4’ AL 60.5 1 ’ 20 ON = 05.9 1.7 AG N 1 18 DI ATIO N = L O R TI A ER EPA RA OV IT S EPA EX S Q. ED RE VID O PR

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OCCUPANCY OCCUPANCY TYPE

LEVEL 2

3” Air space

LEVEL

2T2

1/2” Gypsum sheating 2A3 2T3

Code Plan - Second Floor Scale: N.T.S

2”x6” Steel stud @ 20” O.C.

Support system

1Section 1

Plant

Waterproof backing board

Growing medium

Rear drainage layer

Aluminium rails and dripline

Plan Detail - D5

Code Circulation Legend: 3

Exit travel distance (T) Accessible means of egress Access (A)

A B

3T3 3A3

3T2 3A2

LEVEL

Section 2

8mm Reinforcement bar

AREA

OLF

OCC

1390 SF

150 net

OFFICE SPACE

BUSSINESS GROUP B

LEVEL 3

FACTORY INDUSTRIAL 849 SF 200 gross 5 GROUP F-1 ASSEMBLY GROUP A1 1638 SF 15 net 110

LEVEL 3

WOOD WORKING OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER STORAGE

STORAGE GROUP S

550 SF 300 gross

LEVEL 3

MECHANICAL

STORAGE GROUP S

1250 SF 300 gross TOTAL

DN 7’ ION 3.9 AT 12 PAR E TS 5’ ’ AL 60.8 .97’ 62 N 3 2.5 GO N = 12 18 DIA TIO N = L RA IO A ER EPA RAT V O IT S EPA EX S Q. ED RE VID O PR

4mm x 4mm steel angle Brick veneer

OCCUPANCY OCCUPANCY TYPE

LEVEL 3

Steel connection

I beam

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Occupancy classification: A Assembly Group E Assembly Group B Assembly Group S Assembly Group

3A4 3T4

Section Detail - D4

Code Plan - Third Floor Scale: N.T.S

5 132

3A1 3T1

F Assembly Group Plate

PATH# TRAVEL DISTANCE 3T1

72’ 1”

3T2

91’ 10”

3T3

92’ 5”

3T4

98’ 2”

3A1

64’ 10”

3A2

180’ 0”

3A3

88’ 9”

3A4

121’ 8”

The Beehive Visalia, California Fall 2021

Academic Project (Graduate Design Studio) Architectural Competition (Architecture at Zero 2021) Instructor: Soo Jeong Jo, Individual design

he competition challenged entrants to develop affordable housing for Hispanic farmworkers in Visalia, CA, one of the world’s most productive farming regions. The concept of this project is driven from the fact that Hispanic communities have a strong bond with each other and social interaction is important for them. With that in mind, the structure of beehive has become the main source of inspiration for the design of this affordable housing, representing the Hispanic community. Since equity, resilience, and environmental protection are the main challenges, various strategies have been selected to address these issues. In this project, a great effort has been made to incorporate as much natural greenery to the building site as possible. Since the residents are mostly farmers, the notion of adding community gardens seems logical and welcoming. Thus, community gardens have been designed on the rooftops so that the residents can enjoy the combination of green space with living areas. This approach also promotes community interaction between the residents, which is considered as an equitable design approach, too. Since the site is located in an area where drought and wildfire are threat, drought tolerant vegetation could be the perfect choice for plant type selection.

Community gardens on rooftops

The buildings’ orientation lets the majority of windows to face North and South so that the electrical grid demand and household costs associated with cooling is reduced.

View of the community gardens on rooftops

Form development:

The differentation in elevation allows for a more playful form and the placement of community gardens on roof tops. Not only does this approach adds to the greenary in the project, but it also increases community interaction. As a result, equity is integrated into the design of this residential complex.

Compared to square, hexagon allows more light to enter the interior area since its shape has more sides than a square.

Design optimization process: Mass 1

Mass 1

Mass 2

2 Mass 3

Mass 3

3 With an EUI of 62.8 kBtu/ft2/yr, Mass 3 offers less EUI than the other two proposals.

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1 Bedroom Units 2 Bedroom Units 3 Bedroom Units Meeting Space Laundry Room Elevator

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First floor plan

75 ft

Second floor plan

View of the community center View of the community center 1 Bedroom Units 2 Bedroom Units 3 Bedroom Units Elevator Community gardens 0

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Third floor plan 13

1 Bedroom Units 2 Bedroom Units 3 Bedroom Units Community Kitchen Computer Lab Elevator Community gardens

To save energy, multiple strategies have been considered. The first one is Geothermal heat pump system with radiant heating/ cooling, which facilitates the heating and cooling of units. The second strategy is placing the windows in a manner that makes the cross ventilation possible. Also, the windows are letting most of the natural light in since this issue is a priority for residents. Finally, PV panels are installed on the rooftops and parking shades so that they help in storing energy and reducing the energy consumption and the financial cost associated with it. The energy collected from PV panels are going to be utilized for electricity and heating/cooling throughout the year. During summer when the sunlight is at its peak, the overproduced energy from these panels will be stored in case of an emergency shortage. Last but not least, the project aims for water collection. To do so, water collection system will be installed on the roofs so that the water from rain or snow could be saved for water usage purposes. Moreover, permeable land cover on the walking paths on the project site will be performed to address this issue.

Benchmark comparison (kBtu/ft2/yr): As a result of energy saving strategies, the design of the project has been improved to generate an EUI of 9.91 kBtu/ft2/yr, meeting the Architecture 2030 challenge. HVAC

Wall construction

For wall construction, 12.25-inch SIP walls (Structural Insulated Panels) are selected since it is a building system that has a high performance, offering an energy-efficient and cost-effective solution to mitigate the negative impacts of construction.

LEGEND: 1. Cross ventilation through the window openings. 2. Water collection on Roof with a slope of 5-8 degrees. 3. Photovoltaic panels tilted at a 15-degree angle to receive sunlilght as much as possible. 4. The trees create moisture and direct the air. The air enters the interior through the windows. The warm air accumulates in higher altitude and exits while the cooler air chills the units. 5. The balconies acting as overhangs for sun shading of windows. 6. Geothermal heat pump system with radiant heating/cooling in summer and winter. 7. Recycled greywater from shower used for toilet flush, irrigation, and car wash.

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View of the playground

View of the semi-private courtyard

A. Pedestrian entrance B. Car entrance C. Community center D. Community gardens with drought tolerant vegetation on roof tops E. Playground F. Barbeque space G. Basketball court H. Parking area I. Parking shades with PV panels on top J. Electric vehicle charging station K. PV panels on roofs

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Site plan Site area: 130075 ft2

Project/Run: Doe2Standard - Baseline Design

Annual end Use Summary ANNUAL END USE SUMMARY

Electric Consumption (kWh)

(x000)

19.2%

120 100

Lighting

25.8%

140

Equipment

Hot Water

8.8%

Space Cooling

Fans and Pump

12.2%

Space Heating

24.6%

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Jan

Feb Mar

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Comfort indoors:

140

100% comfortable

120

Aug Sep

Oct Nov Dec

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Exterior Usage Pumps & Aux. Ventilation Fans

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Apr

May

16.95

Jun

21.50

24.85

Jan

9.54

9.13

9.10

7.65

6.03

Refrigeration

0.00

0.22

Task Lights Area Lights 5.07 85.50 Total 0.28 1.23 247.65

22.03

21.32

22.03

21.32

82.11

80.18

78.87

73.70

64.35

22.03

259.42

61.77

842.11

eQUEST 3.65.7175

0% not comfortable Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Total

0.0

0.2

4.5

7.5

20.8

9.6

135.5

128.8

128.9

120.0

117.5

120.2

109.0

120.0

117.6

124.6

1,471.8

21.03

20.35

21.03

20.35

HP Supp.

21.03

0.0

248.31

Hot Water

0.3

Total

13.36

21.03

1.7

Dec

16.42

1.8

Nov

22.98

20.35

1.8

Oct

28.09

Jun

Sep

27.98

21.03

May

Aug

29.50

Apr

Jul

24.85

20.35

Mar

Jun

21.50

21.32

May -

21.03

22.03

Apr 16.95

21.32

Mar -

100% 64.98comfortable 71.88 74.72

Refrigeration Heat Rejection Space Cooling

5.29 6.39 6.20 7.30 8.20 9.54 9.13 9.10 7.65 6.03 5.07 85.50 JUN-AUG: 0.16 0.14 0.15 0.01 0.00 0.22 0.28 1.23 -hrs) -11.9%1.- Comfort (1042 Misc. Equip. 21.03 19.00 21.03 20.35 21.03 20.35 21.03 21.03 20.35 21.03 20.35 21.03 247.65 20 2.- Sun -shading of- windows (1835 hrs) Task Lights -20.9%Area Lights 22.03 19.90 22.03 21.32 22.03 21.32 22.03 22.03 21.32 22.03 21.32 22.03 259.42 0 3. High thermal mass71.88 (103774.72 hrs) 82.11 11.8% 63.56 58.71 67.27 64.98 80.18 78.87 73.70 64.35 61.77 842.11 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Total Nov Dec 4. High thermal mass night flushing (1727 hrs) 19.7% Gas Consumption (Btu x000,000) Water Heating Refrigeration 7. Natural ventilation cooling (752 hrs) 8.6% Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total Ht Pump Supp. Heat Rejection Space Cool -(635 hrs) -7.5% Space Heating Space Cooling 8.- Fan-forced ventilation cooling Heat Reject. 249. Internal heat gain (2489 hrs) 28.4% Refrigeration Space Heat 3.0 1.8 1.8 1.7 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.2 4.5 7.5 20.8 10. Passive solar direct gain0.0-low mass (939 hrs) 10.7% HP Supp. Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total Hot Water 130.2 119.6 135.5 128.8 128.9outdoor 120.0 117.5 120.2 (0 hrs) 109.0 120.0 117.6 124.6 1,471.8 12. Wind protection of spaces 0.0% 29.50 27.98 28.09 22.98 16.42 13.36 248.31 Vent. Fans 15. Cooling, add dehumidification if needed (356 hrs) 4.1% Pumps & Aux. Ext. Usage 16. Heating, add - humidification if- needed (2820 hrs) 32.2%Misc. Equip. -

8.20

Comfort indoors: -

Water Heating Ht Pump Supp. Space Heating

17.68

5.59

0.01

Exterior Usage Pumps & Aux. Ventilation Fans

0.27

7.30

22.03

Nov Dec

14.37

Vent. Fans

0.15

Feb

Pumps & Aux.

6.20

67.27

Aug Sep Oct

Ext. Usage

Jul

14.64

6.39

Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Space Cool

0.14

Jan

Heat Reject. Space Heat

Oct Nov Dec

Electric Consumption (kWh x000)

17.68

Aug Sep

Gas Consumption (Btu)

(x000,000)

0% not comfortable

Mar

Jul

Area Lighting Task Lighting Misc. Equipment

100

Apr May Jun

Run Date/Time: 11/15/21 @ 12:21

MONTHLY END USE SUMMARY

Jul

Annual hourly average emissions and energy

Gas Consumption (Btu)

(x000,000)

100

9.4%

y Jun

Run Date/Time: 11/15/21 @ 12:21

Monthly end Use Summary

Architecture at zero 2021

1.4

137.4

130.5

129.2

120.0

117.5

120.2

109.0

120.1

122.1

132.0

1,492.6

Monthly Energy Consumption by Enduse

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109.0

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132.0

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DEC-MAR: 1. Comfort (92 hrs) 2. Sun shading of windows (86 hrs) 3. High thermal mass (16 hrs) Monthly Energy Consumption by Enduse 4. High thermal mass night flushing (16 hrs) 7. Natural ventilation cooling (16 hrs) 8. Fan-forced ventilation cooling (16 hrs) 9. Internal heat gain (715 hrs) 12. Wind protection of outdoor spaces (0 hrs) 16. Heating, add humidification if needed (2081 hrs)

3.2% 3.0% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 0.6% 24.6% 0.0% 71.7%

Climate consultant suggests that sun shading of windows, high thermal mass, natural and fan forced ventilation cooling, internal heat gain, wind protection of outdoor spaces, and heating, add humidification should be considered for more comfort in Visalia, CA.

PV- Surface coverage

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PV Panel efficiency PV panels used in this affordable housing complex are panels with an efficiency of 20.4% that has a surface coverage between 75% and 90%.

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Re-live The History Kakadu national park, Australia Summer 2019

Architectural Competition (We Australia) People’s choice award Team: Tarlan Poursoti, Hadi Seyednouri, Bahareh Torabi, Saeedeh Garachourlou Responsibility: Researcher, Concept designer, Design team member, 3D modeling, Rendering, Post production

he brief was to build a tourist village that helps visitors to learn about the history of human evolution, which not only sensitizes, but spreads awareness about the changing relationship between nature, natives, and the country of Australia. To efficiently narrate the history of Australia to the tourists, we have got two strategies in our project: 1. To narrate using all of the senses 2. To narrate visually To achieve these goals, we have divided the site into respectively four zones: the Pre-human and Humanization era zone, the Aboriginal Australia zone, the Colonial Australia zone, and the Global Australia zone. Inside any of these zones, there are functions related to that period of history. Also, geometry, nature, and materials are following that period. Tourists are expected to feel those periods in the related zones by various senses. In other words, they are expected to live those periods of history. For the second goal, we have designed a corridor (time path) narrating the history visually. It changes in accordance with any period.

As you can see, the flag of Australia effects the Global Australia zone.

The geometry of the site changes in accordance with the characteristics of any zone. It is vividly changing from organic to modern geometry.

The congestion of the trees changes in the site. It is inspired by the fact that nature has been damaged gradually with human evolution.

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Chronological history of Australia 17

Pre-human & humanization era

Aboriginal Australia

Colonial Australia

Global Australia

1. Entrance 2. Reception 3. Administrative office 4. Health care 5. Provision store 6. Huts 7. Cooperative gardens 8. Children’s playground 9. Community center

10. Multipurpose amphitheater 11. Invasion wall 12. Camping zone 13. Bora ring 14. Booths 15. Narrative corridor (time path) 16. Bird watching tower 17. Flora zone 18. Fauna zone

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We have divided the site into 4 zones to make the people understand the historical periods chronologically. Any zone is dedicated to one important era in Australia’s history.

65 ft

Site plan Site area: 162362 ft2

Invasion

Pre-human & humanization:

In this historical era, we did not have that many humans so we assumed here as an exhibition for observing nature and animals.

Aboriginal Australia:

Bora ring was the name of a place where the indigenous used to hold ceremonies like playing music or dancing. We have a camping zone inside this section for the people preferring open spaces. The materials used in the pre-human zone and this zone are natural while we have glass and steel in the next zones.

Colonial Australia: Wooden huts designed in the Colonial Australia zone to let the tourists have a comfortable trip.

Global Australia:

A community center is designed in this zone to serve as a cafe, restaurant, and simultaneously a place for linking the tourists from different cultures.

We have a collapsed wall in the first part of this zone as a memory of invasion, which caused a great change in the history of Australia. In this period, the invasion has occurred, and the British are living in Australia. Agriculture has been developed, and everything is getting more modern. Thus, we have designed cooperative gardens to let the tourists enjoy the nature.

Colonial Australia Time path:

We have designed a path through all of the zones. This path serves as an exhibition narrating the history visually by some images and descriptions. Material and form of this path change in accordance with the zone changes. The material of the time path varies from raw wood to metal to demonstrate the chronology of the changes all through history.

Aboriginal Australia

Global Australia

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Jiroft Village School Dehno, Jiroft, Kermn, Iran Winter 2016

Academic Project (Design Studio 2) Instructors: Morteza Mirgholami, Leyla Medghalchi Individual design

his project called for an elementary school with 6 classes in the village of Dehno located near the city of Jiroft. The objective was to change the repetitive school building patterns and design a sustainable environment for youngsters. In designing this school, I have considered the climatic features of Jiroft and its vernacular architecture. Jiroft has long hot summers and short mild winters. In summer, the intensity of heat creates extreme hot weather (+48 ° C). Having taken this climatic condition into account, the approach is to optimize energy consumption in buildings and use solar energy to reduce cooling and heating costs. The school is located on a lower level from the ground to take advantage of soil thermal capacity. The buildings are built on the east-west axis with views to the north and south so that they are not exposed to solar radiation. Also, they are associated with an awning that controls the sunlight. The classrooms are arranged around a central courtyard and native trees are planted to refresh the air in summer and save internal heat in winter. While the ceilings are thin and light, the walls are considered to be thick with indigenous materials that have high thermal capacity so that they trap the heat and prevent it from entering the internal spaces.

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0.45- m

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16 8

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Site plan Site area: 49255 ft2

0.45- m

0.00 m

65 ft

1. Primary entrance 9. Principals room 16. Students’ lunch club 2. Secondary entrance 10. Teachers’ room 17. Staffs’ lunch club 3. Classroom 11. Teachers’ lounge 18. Teachers’ WC 4. Library 12. Teachers’ 19. Students’ WC 5. Computer room accommodation 20. Storage 6. Lab 13. Health room 21. Central courtyard 7. Studio 14. Consultation room 22. Backyard 8. Administrative office 15. Conference room The office spaces are located in the middle of the site so that the school officials can monitor the classrooms.

Expandable and re-deployable classes:

Exploded view Current classrooms

Potential classrooms

Final form

Utilizing wind catchers to cool the classrooms and ventilate the air. The trees create moisture and direct the air. The air enters the classes through the wind catchers. The warm air accumulates in higher altitude and exits while the cooler air chills the classes.

Possible arrangements for classrooms

There is a resting room between every two classes for the children to relax and interact with each other.

View of the main entrance

Flexible furniture designed for the students in the backyards

Elevation

Elgoli Residential Complex Tabriz, Iran Fall 2017

Academic Project (Design Studio 5) Instructors: Minou Gharehbaglou, Hamed Beyti Team: Tarlan Poursoti, Haniyeh Shafiee, Pariya Ziraksima, Shaghayegh Honarvar Responsibility: Concept development, 3D modeling, Designing the units, Interior designing, Rendering

Semi-private green yards

Model process

he Elgoli residential complex is located in one of the most crowded areas of Tabriz city. The site analysis indicated the absence of social interaction between the residents of this area. Consequently, our main focus was to enhance social interaction between the neighborhoods and fill the existing gap between them. To do so, we came up with the idea of creating semi-private green yards in every story of the complex so that the neighborhoods gain the opportunity to socialize with each other, practicing farming activity and feeling the nature in their houses. We also connected the buildings by designing a bridge between them to visualize our concept.

Maquette

View of the connecting bridge between two apartments

Exterior render

8 sample plans of the residential complex ranging from affordable to luxury:

Area: 592 ft2

Area:1280 ft2

Area: 1216 ft2

Area:1237 ft2

Area: 1216 ft2

Area:1700 ft2

Area: 2368 ft2

Area:1969 ft2

Layouts

Interior renders

Persian Miniature Center

Academic Project (Design Thesis) Supervisor: Ahad Nejad Ebrahimi Individual design

Tabriz, Iran Summer 2018

Exterior render

Persian miniature is a richly detailed miniature painting that depicts mythological themes from the region of the Middle East, now known as Iran. These paintings are visually stunning, with a high level of detail. Since Tabriz is a well-known city in the realm of Persian miniature, I was interested in designing a center where people can gain knowledge about this kind of art and learn to create such artworks. The main concept of the project is developing the possibility of revelation and discovering the truth. Therefore, the spaces are not comprehensible in the first place. Although the directions are clear, one does not know what will happen after passing along one place to another. The project’s plan is designed in an asymmetrical complex way. The goal is that the individuals do not easily reach the main spaces such as galleries and exhibitions so that they get encouraged to pass along various places to discover new ones.

11.30m 10.30m

8.00m

5.00m

0.52m

20m

North elevation

Maquette

20m

Site area: 46450 m2

The site of the project is located near the tomb of Kamaleddin Behzad who is the most famous of Persian miniature painters. In facade designing, I focused primarily on the difference between the Persian miniature and abstract style. To indicate this contradiction, I incorporated Piet Mondrian’s well-known painting “composition with red, blue, and yellow” into the design of the windows.

North elevation

West elevation

2 30 4

0.52 m

30 11

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21 21

22 19

0.00 m

11 14 9

A-A

5.00 m

A-A

0.52 m

Void

1. Primary entrance 2. Marketplace 3. Security 4. Box office 5. Reception 6. Gallery 7. Children’s playroom 8. Waiting area 9. Amphitheater 10. Director’s room 11. Storage 12. Dressing room 13. Conference room 14. WC 15. Shop 16. Lobby 17. Restaurant 18. Kitchen 19. Changing room 20. Cleaning/Washing 21.Classroom 22. Studio 23. Library 24. Locker room 25. Orchestra pit 26.Control Box 27. Manager’s office 28. Administrative office 29. Meeting room 30. Corridor 31. Courtyard

Void

19 19

23 24

31 15

B-B

17 16

0.52 m

20 19 19

27 8

B-B

5.00 m

15m

First floor plan

15m

Second floor plan

15m

Section A-A

15m

Section B-B

A perforated facade design allows for interior illumination to create more playful spaces.

View of the corridor

View of the courtyard

Wonder Home Spring 2018

Exterior render

hat do you believe will be the future of home? Ever since the dawn of civilization, home is considered as the most significant architectural place we experience. The emphasis on the design of homes was placed on the location and the completeness of residential units. However, overcrowding and heavy traffic in cities of the future will lead to living in highlands. To solve the transportation problem, we suggest a combination of home and automobile. Firstly, not only is home a place we live in, but it also is a place we live WITH. The future homes we propose will not be just homes; they will be our friends that experience the world and respond to changes. We will be able to change their color, decoration, and even the material. Secondly, this home is wherever you are, and you can take it with yourself when you travel. Imagine how terrific it would be if you lay in your own bed, sat on your favorite chair, and felt the coziness even if you go miles away from your city. These homes will let you go outside and discover the world while you are inside! Don’t you think it would be fascinating?

Architectural Competition (Home Competition 2018) Team: Tarlan Poursoti, Selda Pourali, Haleh Heidarabadi, Anahita Khodadad Responsibility: Concept designer, Design team member, Searching out the right material, Preparing drawings and presentation documents, Rendering

Main concept

Environmental interaction

Fusion of simple and stable forms

Exterior render

Oxygen flow

Residential Green space Service zone Oxygen sources

Functional diversity 36

Simple sustainable forms

Develop-able units

Plan

9 ft

Section

9 ft

Twisting in order to profit from different views and sunlight among the day

Due to the mobility of the units, flexible and sustainable material has been chosen, which can exist in various and different climates. The considered material is hyper-nature skin with adjustable pores, which protects the residents from undesirable weather conditions and also can filter pollution without letting oxygen exit.

Interior render

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