Architecture Portfolio Tasawar Rahim
Opposite Image: A visual from my thesis project
The Undercrofts Year: 2022 Typology: Mixed-use Category: Academic (thesis project) Location: Manchester, UK Working with the ongoing Mayfield development in Manchester, this MArch thesis project investigates how the transformation of railway undercrofts could result in lively environments and consequently activate the area.
Key: Opposite: Outside the Salsa Stage Top Right: Skate Space Bottom: Salsa Stage section
Key: Top Left: The punctured archway Bottom Left: Longitudinal section Right: Punctured archway section
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.
South Elevation
Key: Top Right: Building isometric Bottom: Sectional perspective
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)
Key: Opposite: Sectional perspective Top Right: The atrium Bottom: Rooftop allotments
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
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
Hand Drawings These are extracts from my sketchbook. I have drawn these during my spare time and during my visits to different sites.
Key: Top Right: View from my room Bottom Right: Wyre St, Manchester Bottom Left: Mayfield, Manchester
Thank you for your consideration. Tasawar Rahim
Email: tasawar97@gmail.com Mobile: +447984522638
Opposite Image: Site Isometric of The FlexiHouse (2020 Holcim Awards compertition entry)