Architecture Portfolio Tasawar Rahim
Cover Image: A visual from my thesis project
Tasawar Rahim Part 2 Architectural Assistant Address: Flat 401, Artisan Heights, 3 New Wakefield St, Manchester, M1 5AA Email: tasawar97@gmail.com Mobile: +447984522638 Nationality: Bangladeshi LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tasawarrahim Instagram: instagram.com/tasawarchitecture Issuu: issuu.com/tasawarrahim
About Me:
Experience:
Being exposed to different cultures and environments, I can produce diverse concepts. As a global individual, I aim to enhance this capability by gaining more experience of projects at different scales and typologies. Therefore, I seek Architectural Assistant roles.
August 2019 - March 2020 Architectural Intern, Vogue Architects, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
Skills: 3+ years experience: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Revit, InDesign 1+ years experience: Enscape, Sefaira, Illustrator Beginner: Rhino, Lumion, V-Ray
- Worked on a range of small and large scale residential projects. - Assisted the design team by producing drawings for planning approval and construction. October 2021 - June 2022 Student Representative, Manchester School of Architecture, Manchester, UK - Addressed issues facing students within Flux atelier by getting their feedback and raising it with the tutors.
Education: 2020 - 2022 Master of Architecture (MArch/RIBA Part 2), Manchester School of Architecture, Manchester, UK
MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
2016 - 2019 BA(Hons) Architecture (RIBA Part 1), Kent School of Architecture, Canterbury, UK
Interests:
Achievements/Extracurricular:
Art, Design, Music, Photography
2021 Sheppard Robson Jicwood Prize (nomination) Nominated for displaying an unique approach to sustainable design in a group project for a low-carbon housing prototype.
Languages: Bengali (native), English (fluent)
References: Available upon request
2021 U.S. DOE Solar Decathlon competition (exhibition) The group project for a low-carbon housing prototype entered into this competition and was chosen to be part of an exhibition. 2020 Holcim Awards competition My entry for a refugee housing scheme was among 2,507 out of 4,742 entries that met the strictest criteria of the competition.
Contents
Academic projects: These were carried out during my MArch course at Manchester School of Architecture.
The Undercrofts
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Year: 2021-2022 Typology: Mixed-use
North Manchester Community Hub
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Year: 2021 Typology: Education
Atrium Living
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Year: 2020 Typology: Education
Professional projects: These were carried out during my work experience at Vogue Architects.
Mini Slava
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Year: 2019 Typology: Residential (apartments) Work stage: Design development
Greenland 23 House
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Year: 2019 Typology: Residential (private house) Work stage: Construction documentation
Other works: The FlexiHouse
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Year: 2020 Typology: Residential (refugee housing) Entry for 2020 Holcim Awards competition
Hand Drawings Extracts from my sketchbook.
Reminder: This portfolio is designed to be viewed as 2-page spreads with the cover page kept separate.
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The Undercrofts How can the transformation of railway undercrofts produce lively environments? Year: 2022 Typology: Mixed-use Category: Academic (thesis project) Location: Manchester, UK These are a series of interventions within a series of sites that occupy the underutilised railway undercrofts surrounding Mayfield. Connected by the envisioned Fairfield St/Temperance St Corridor, these aim towards bridging the gap between Mayfield and its adjacencies through the provision of porous routes, different functions and atmospheric qualities. Key spaces, in particular, are designed around public spaces and passageways to enhance engagement with the public as they pass through them. A main reason behind intervening within railway undercrofts is that their construction has resulted in the fortification and subsequent deactivation of Mayfield. Opening them up and turning them into energetic spaces can therefore bring a sense of dynamism by uniting the communities of Mayfield and its adjacencies together. To enhance engagement between different user groups, communities and the general public, the interventions include different spaces that allow different users’ needs to be met in addition to empowering them.
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Masterplan
Connectivity towards Mayfield is enhanced through pedestian crossing points to ease connectivity from North Campus and Ardwick towards Mayfield development’s proposed Fairfield St/Temperance St pedestrian corridor. Meanwhile, the interventions provide connection from various parts of the area situated at the north of Mayfield.
Piccadilly Station A Fairfield Street Temperance Street B Proposed pedestrian crossing University of Manchester North Campus
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Interventions: A: Fairfield St B: Temperance St C: Mancunian Way
Right Image: Passageway through Site A
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Ground Floor Plan
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Temperance St
Temperance St intervention: The Temperance Gallery and Market Hall 8
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First Floor Plan
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Temperance St Key: 1. Market 2. Gallery 3. Cafe
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Key: 1. Cafe 2. Reception 3. Gallery 4. Service shaft 5. Rooftop open-air space 6. Market hall
Images: Top Left: The punctured archway Top Right: Passage through space
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Key: 1. 25mm timber floor board 2. 200mm timber batten 3. Waterproofing membrane 4. Geopolymer Concrete Slab 5. Steel connection 6. 5mm zinc cladding 7. Timber batten 8. Rainwater gutter 9. Railing 10. Light
New arched masonry lintel to reinforce the existing structure.
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Key: 1. Screed flooring 2. Geopolymer Concrete Foundation 3. Heating/cooling vent 4. Geopolymer Concrete Wall 5. Insulation 6. Damp-proof course (DPC) 7. Hardcore 8. Soil 9. Drain
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10. Pervious Concrete 11. Concrete Paving 12. Expanded Polystyrene Formwork 13. 5mm Zinc cladding 14. 75mm steel C-purlin 15. Waterproofing membrane 16. 150mm Insulation 17. Damp-proof membrane (DPM) 18. Rainwater gutter
19. Railing 20. 25mm timber floor board 21. Waterproofing membrane 22. 50 x 75mm timber batten 23. 150mm insulation 24. Geopolymer Concrete Slab 25. Ceiling 26. Triple-glazed window 27. EPS expansion joint
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Mancunian Way intervention: The Salsa Stage and Skate Space 16
1. Performance Space 2. Sitting Space 3. Technical room
4. Reception 5. Cafe 6. Skate Park
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Top Right: Outside the Salsa Stage Bottom Right: The Skate Space 17
Key: 1. Acoustic panel 2. Raised performance space 3. Auditorium seating 4. Existing roof 5. Existing masonry wall
Wheelchair space provision in theatre (Part M): Wheelchair space dimensions: 1400 x 900mm Aisle width: 900mm (HM Government, 2015)
Aisle 1200mm
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Wheelchair Space 1400mm
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Stale air exits through vents
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Vents beneath seats provide fresh air
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Fresh air enters through the ducts to provide warm air during winter and cool air during summer. 0
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North Manchester Community Hub Year: 2021 Typology: Education Category: Academic (MArch Y1 project) Location: Manchester, UK This is a proposal for a training centre to improve the skills of people in North Manchester that lack skills and qualifications for jobs. This is intended to boost their employability and consequently, improve their mental wellbeing.
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Key: 1. Open study space 2. Cafe counter 3. Courtyard 4. Co-working space 5. Amphitheatre seating
Images: Top Left: The Canopy Top Right: External isometric view
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Ground Floor Plan
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Key: 1. Cafe 2. Kitchen 3. Job centre/Admin 4. Reception 5. WC 6. Plant/store room 24
7. Library 8. Study space 9. Class room 10. Seminar room 11. Balcony/outdoor 12. Co-working space
13. Kitchenette 14. Cloak room 15. External Lift 16. External seating 17. Ramp
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First Floor Plan
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Key: 1. Cafe 2. Kitchen 3. Job centre/Admin 4. Reception 5. WC 6. Plant/store room 26
7. Library 8. Study space 9. Class room 10. Seminar room 11. Balcony 12. Co-working space
13. Kitchenette 14. Cloak room 15. External Lift 16. External seating 17. Ramp
Second Floor Plan
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Images: Opposite: Open study space Top Right: Co-working space Bottom: Open study space
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North Elevation
South Elevation
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Exploded Isometric
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Key: 1. Green roof 2. Brick facade 3. GluLam truss structure 4. CLT floor slab 5. GluLam column 6. Partition wall 7. CLT structural wall 8. Concrete foundation slab 9. Isoquick insulated raft foundation
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Construction Details
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Key: 1. Compacted stone base 2. Compacted backfill 3. Isoquick insulated raft foundation 4. Soil 5. French drain 6. Carpet 7. Acoustic mat 8. Timber floor board 9. Service void 10. Thermafleece insulation 11. Reinforced concrete slab 12. Vapour barrier 13. Brick facade 14. Cavity 15. Breather membrane 16. OSB board 17. Thermafleece insulation 18. Vertical timber batten 19. Triple glazed window 20. Roller blind 21. Gypsum ceiling board 22. Insulation 23. Service void 24. CLT floor slab 25. Timber support cap 26. Metal coping 27. Flashing membrane 28. Gravel 29. Soil 30. Filter fabric 31. Drainage layer 32. Breather layer 33. Rigid Insulation 34. Moisture barrier 35. CLT roof slab
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Atrium Living Year: 2020 Typology: Residential Category: Academic (MArch Y1 project) Location: Manchester, UK This scheme transforms an existing building in Manchester into flexible housing units that can meet changing users’ needs. This was a group project within which I was responsible for its 3d model, orthographic drawings and details. Accomplishment: 2021 Sheppard Robson Jicwood Prize (nomination)
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First Floor Plan
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Key: 3B. 3-bed flat 2B. 2-bed flat WS. Workspace EF. Extended family flat 36
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Key: 3B. 3-bed flat 2B. 2-bed flat WS. Workspace EF. Extended family flat 38
Fourth Floor Plan
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Key: 1. Rooftop allotments 2. Rooftop garded 3. Workspace 4. Living/Dining space 5. Bedroom 6. Community space 7. Reception/co-working space
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Images: Opposite: Rooftop allotments Top Right: Atrium space Bottom: Living room
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1. Transparent PV glazing 2. Rainwater harvesting system 3. Atrium 4. Operable glazing 5. Solar shading 6. Double-skin facade system
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- Atrium allows stack effect to work and lets more natural daylight into the building. - Transparent PV glazing panels help to generate solar energy. - Rainwater is harvested and used for flushing toilets and irrigation.
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Mini Slava Year: 2019 Typology: Residential (apartments) Category: Professional project Work stage: Design Development (equivalent to RIBA stage 3) Location: Erbil, Iraq This is a project that I worked on during my year out at Vogue Architects. My responsibility within the design team was to produce detailed plans and shop drawings using Revit for planning approval.
Typical Floor Plan
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Key: 1. Refrigerator 2. Cabinet above refrigerator 3. Hood 4. Oven 5. Wall-based cabinets 6. Ceiling 7. Floor-based cabinets 8. Plumbing 9. Sink 10. Dishwasher
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Greenland 23 House Year: 2019 Typology: Residential (private house) Category: Professional project Work stage: Construction Documentation (equivalent to RIBA stage 4) Location: Erbil, Iraq This is a private housing project that I worked on during my year out. Given that it is a small project, I got to work on a full set of drawings including plans, sections and elevations for the purpose of construction.
Ground Floor Plan
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Front Elevation
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The FlexiHouse Year: 2020 Typology: Residential (refugee housing) Category: Competition entry Location: Sulaymaniyah, Iraq This proposal includes a design for a refugee housing prototype that was submitted for the 2020 Holcim Awards competition. Out of 4,742 entries, this was among 2,507 submissions that met the strictest criteria of the competition.
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- Adaptable louvers allow privacy and shading from different solar angles Key: 1. Louvers 2. Green roof 3. Solar panel 4. Wind turbine 5. Fixed wall 6. Flexible partition 7. Foundation
- Green roof allows occupants to grow crops. - Solar panel and wind turbines help the house to generate its own electricity. - Flexible partitions allow internal space to be manipulated according to the users’ needs. 51
Hand Drawings These are extracts from my sketchbook. I have drawn these during my spare time and during my visits to different sites.
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Images: Top Right: View from my room Bottom Right: Wyre St, Manchester Bottom Left: Mayfield, Manchester
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Thank you for your consideration.
Tasawar Rahim
Email: tasawar97@gmail.com Mobile: +447984522638 54