p o r t f o l i o
FATMA SULTAN selected works
hello “Not every person has the same kinds of talents, so you discover what yours are and work with them. Don’t try to be me, or try to be Frank Lloyd Wright, or try to be I.M Pei. Try to be yourself, you have to understand what drives people to build buildings”. Frank Gehry. My name is Fatma Sultan, and I am an artist. I believe that the core of true artistry is ‘self expression’, meaning, we produce solutions according to our individual understanding. Artists dream and create. We have an innate gift to think of solutions to everyday problems and contribute to society in the best way we know how. I am a continuosly improving architect, painter, photographer, a (somewhat) travel blogger, and writer. Architecture gives me the opportunity to think of solutions to real life problems, while appreciating design and aesthetics. Good architecture trains the mind to not only appreciate the user’s experience, but also demands the integration of personal values and a growing vocabulary of aesthetic during design. This is what architecture is to me: a selfless contribution to society - selfless because good architecture puts the user experience before our (the designer’s) needs. With six years of education and a total of about 26 months of experience on the field, I have learned and discovered much about the design process. I constantly crave for growth, and find that making a meaningful contribution is fulfilling to the soul. I look forward to not only working, but also growing with your firm. This portfolio is my work of passion and creativity, represented in a few of my designs.
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contents CURRICULUM VITAE PRACTICE WORK
PROJECT I Eden Forest Morphosis Kenya (Feb - Jun 2015)
PROJECT II Shelter Afrique 5000 for 5000 Competition Morphosis Kenya (Jan - March 2017)
PROJECT III ACADEMIC WORK
Nairobi Railway Station Academic work (5th Year | Feb - Jun 2016)
PROJECT IV Urban Planning Academic work (5th Year | Oct 2015 - Jan 2016)
PROJECT V Umoja Integrated Vocational School & Orphanage Academic work (6th Year | Feb - Jul 2016) PHOTOGRAPHY & PAINTING
Photography Painting
cv Fatma Sultan thefatmasultan@gmail.com +254 722 537 771 P. O. BOX 42172 - 00100, Nairobi Kenyan English (Excellent), Kiswahili (Excellent), Arabic (Moderate)
References 1. Alan Donovan. ahalan@africaonline.co.ke. +254 721 518 389 2. Musau Kimeu. mk297@hotmail.com. +254 720 252 944 3. John Msafiri. j7msurf@gmail.com. +254 720 950 000
EDUCATION
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch). Second Class, Upper Honours University of Nairobi (2014 -2016) Bachelor of Architectural Studies (B. As). Second Class, Lower Honours University of Nairobi (2009 - 2013) Internship at Suraya Properties Limited June - August 2012 | June - August 2013 Tasks: Detailing. Drafting. Site visits - minutes and report writing. Internship at Morphosis Kenya January - August 2014 Tasks: Conceptualisation. Schematic design and detailing. Preparation of presentations. Site visits. Graduate Architect at Morphosis Kenya October 2016 - Present Tasks: Conceptualisation. Schematic design and detailing. Preparation of presentations. Site visits and meetings. Minute writing. The African Heritage House Mentorship Program Founding member with Alan Donovan. Launched in June 2017 Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) Exhibition August 2016 at University of Nairobi, School of the Built Environment, Department of Architecture and Buillding Science. Final year project was selected to be exhibited for the school’s accreditation. Sixth Year Academic Class Representative July 2015 - July 2016
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SOFTWARE
Report writing | Site visits | Conceptualisation: sketching, water colour. Schematic design | Detailing | Graphics and presentation | Team work Photography | Painting | DIY projects. ArchiCAD Artlantis Google Sketchup Adobe inDesign Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Powerpoint Climate Consultant
practice
Eden Forest Internship at Morphosis Limited | Group work | March - August 2014 Location: Ngong’ Ololua Forest, Nairobi Current status: Under construction Tasks: Site analysis. Site visits & report writing. Meeting clients, minute writing. Conceptualisation. Master Planning. Accommodation schedule. Schematic design. Graphic presentation.
‘country living with city convenience’. Eden Forest is an enclave of 25 exclusive residences right next to the Ololua Forest Reserve. This very private gated-community will offer its residents scenic views and quiet country living only 30 minutes away from downtown Nairobi. The topographical survey revealed that the site has 17 tree species and 123 plant species. The master-plan means that each home will get a spectacular view, and that the development will come up with almost no trees cut down. A shared landscaped recreation area in addition to the clubhouse will serve as community areas to encourage a sense of community among the residents.
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The clients’ brief was ‘we want homes that we will be excited to come home to every day!’ Eden Forest was designed with the intention to create a prestigious gated community surrounded by indigenous forests with beautiful walking trails and nothing but the sound of birds by day and crickets by night, and only just 30 minutes away from Nairobi’s CBD. Each of the houses sits on slightly less than a quarter acre piece of land. Majority of the land is left untouched for community use. Even the tarmacked roads serve as usable space for children to ride their bicycles. The entire community will be encircled by a perimeter fence and provided with graded roads and security lighting. A club-house will boast games and entertainment facilities exclusively for use by members and their guests. Another objective when designing was to minimize construction expenses. The clients are a group of friends and acquaintances who came together to buy a parcel of land, and so juggling their individual interests resulted in designing 4 typologies, which are almost the exact same layout with flexible modules and dimensions. These are for the largest unit (250 sqm, 4 bedroom). The next in size (220 sqm) has same floor plan but different dimensions while the 3 bedroom unit (200 sqm) has same dimensions as the 220 sqm one but no downstairs bedroom. The DSQ option is an optional extra. The desings have slightly been modified during detailed design since the end of my internship program at Morphosis Limited.
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The site is steep, with a gradient of 23 metres difference. Above is an image of the concept model I participated in making, showing an attempt to place the individual units on the landscape. Planning resulted in purposeful grading, with each house sitting comfortably on its individual contour to maximise on privacy for each household. The development was planned on the edges of the plot to have introverted upward and downhill views. A modern approach was selected towards the design of the houses according to the clients’ needs. Glazed façades of the houses are oriented in the North-South orientation to minimise solar radiation.
My involvement in the design was up until schematic design stage, with constant evolving after having several meetings with the clients. Subsequent changes have been made from these initial drawings during cost cutting and detailing stages by the rest of the team involved. This project was a stepping stone towards my passion for architecture, and a very fulfilling experience.
Shelter Afrique 5000 for 5000 Homes COmpetition Graduate Architect at Morphosis Limited | Project architect January - March 2017 Current status: Competition judging phase Tasks: Conceptualisation. Master Planning. Accommodation schedule. Schematic design. Graphic presentation. Consultation with other team members the Quantity Surveyor.
‘dignified low cost housing’. The Shelter Afrique 5000 for 5000 Homes Competition was launched in Novemer 2016 with the intention of designing a 45m2 house at 5000 USD per unit. The house would be a one bedroom unit with a lounge, kitchen and washrrom area. The target would be the urban poor, and the aim would be to come up with a prototype that would then be implemented and 5000 homes constructed all over Africa. The competition aim is to address the sprawling slums in the major cities of Africa. As the lead architect, the goal was to understand the needs of a low cost house user and address them in a dignified manner. Furthermore, a master planning aspect to show the modification of the design was an advantage. The concept was to have a modular house that could then easily evolve into a community design. The modular units can be stacked on each other into different permutations of two, four and grow into apartments with huge courtyard spaces that will allow for urban agriculture and a community feel. This will be illustrated in the following pages.
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Nairobi Railway Station District
Solo work - 5th Academic Year | Dec 2014 - Feb 2015 Nairobi, Kenya. Improvement in the transportation sector is geared towards Kenya’s Vision 2030. Renovations and new construction is already underway for some commuter railway stations around the country, with Syokimau Station being one of the latest in Nairobi. Redesigning the current Nairobi Railway Station was a project that required an inventory of the current status and establish factors that would be implemented in design. Built in 1899, the style of architecture is largely colonial characterised by symmetry, columns and beams. The entrance isn’t clearly defined. The public space outside the station is crowded due to increased numbers, and unplanned pedestrian and vehicular circulation. After undertaking an inventory, proposing an accommodation schedule and an analysis of case studies, design resulted into a minimal form characterised by white façades, exposed concrete and alucabod sheeting. Purposeful landscaping around the station was designed to encourage pedestrian circulation, and further ease the transition between vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The entrance(s) are more defined, and ample lighting and seating areas provided within and around the project.
1. Above: Google Maps image showing location of Nairobi Railway Station (blue) in relation to the CBD.
2. The Nairobi Railway Station is bordered by major vehicular traffic zones, Haile Selassie Avenue and Uhuru Highway. A pedestrian bridge, indicated in red, connects the railway station to South B.
This train station was designed to accommodate the CBD users and will be a link along the railway line connecting to other train stations in Nairobi such as Syokimau and Madaraka.The proposed master plan aims to create a transit oriented design. This will be known as the Train Station District. 1
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At the Haile Sellasie roundabout, one is greeted by a boulevard that leads to a large public space, the Piazza, that allows for free movement across the city create a new centrality. The Piazza allows for a pedestrian and cycling friendly culture, and replaces the current cluttered Railway Bus Station. Old warehouses are to be demolished and replaced with the Proposed Bus Station, with ample space for both buses and matatus. This spills over into the Railway Station parking lot, which could generate income for the maintenance of the station by charging of users, thereby becoming a sustainable investment.
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The form of the train station comprises of two volumes - The ground floor cuboid volume, and the first floor cantilevered volume. Access points are spacious, and are situated with ample spill out area. Activity on the ground floor is then filtered through communal lobbies which lead through security barriers, and further ahead into the ticketing booths, inquiries, restaurant, and retail spaces. Waiting areas are provided along the platforms, and are designed to accommodate 200 users. The major waiting hall is situated on the first floor. Materials for design consist of concrete and alucabod. The long facades of the buildings are in the North-South orientation to minimise solar radiation and ensure an aspect of thermal comfort in the design.
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50mm thick concrete sunshading fins to detail. 3000mm X 1500mm aluminium casement windows to schedule.
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Nairobi CBD Master Planning
Solo work - 5th Academic Year | Feb -Jun 2015 Nairobi, Kenya.
The selected site is bound by Landies Road to the East, Haille Selassie Avenue to the North, Uhuru Highway to the West and Lusaka Road to the South. Major points on the site are the proposed Nairobi Railway Station District (carried forward from previous project) and the bus station | Techincal University of Kenya | Muthurwa Market | Light Industries bordering South B.
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i. The main bus station in Nairobi CBD is overcrowded. The proposal is aimed toward a Transit Oriented design. The Railway Station District will incorporate a redesigned bus station to assist in the traffic control.
ii. The large area around the current railway station consists of old dilapidated buildings and old railway workshops and warehouses. This area is prime property for commercial and industrial uses due to its location. There is also the Railway Museum which needs to be conserved - redesigned .
iii. The area around Muthurwa is poorly planned and lacks amenities such as clean water and sewage, and garbage collection. The proposal intends to make the area more appealing and enhance this part of the city.
iv. The best planned public open space is the City Square and the proposal intends to improve the social experience through introduction of such spaces, like parks and a large green belt behind the Railway Station for public use and circulation.
v. The major education facility in the selected site is the Technical University of Kenya. This will be preserved. Room for expansion allocated, and the area around it to be landscaped accordingly to enhace the region and make it a node of attraction.
NA IROBI CBD MASTER PLAN
NA IROBI CBD MASTER PLAN
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Bridges connect vehicular traffic from the town CBD to reduce traffic along Uhuru Highway. The Light Industries district has been planned to have buildings with heights ranging between ten to thirty floors. Most buildings will have a wider podium between the bottom five floors, and tower with offices above. Each cluster of buildings has been planned around central open spaces.
A green belt has been created between the Railway Station District and the Light Industries. This serves as a recreational landscaped ground, and enhances urban activity. Indigenous trees will be planted, hard landscaping designed for, seating areas introduced as well as recreational gardens.
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Umoja Integrated Orphanage and Vocational School Solo work | Jan - Jun 2016 Jericho, Nairobi. Kenya.
It was estimated in 2007 that there were 250,000 - 300,000 children living and working on the streets across Kenya, with more than 60,000 of them in Nairobi (Kenya Children of Hope, 2015). Furthermore, results from a KAIS (2012) nationally representative population-based survey estimated that there were 2.6 million orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Kenya in 2012, of whom 1.8 million were orphans and 750,000 were vulnerable. Among orphans, 15% were double orphans. Over one-third of all the OVC were aged between 10 and 14 years. Children should have the right to basic necessities such as food, access to education, access to health care facilities and shelter. Advocates for Human Rights such as UNICEF, UNHCR and other non-governmental organizations have come to favour a family placement approach for abandoned, homeless and orphaned children over institutionalization of children in large orphanages and shelters. Researchers have noted that homeless children require to be reintegrated into society by establishing parent-child relations and/ or having access to education or job placements. Proposals for their care include providing them with a shelter to live in, health care treatment and access to vocational training institutes that will assist them with the skills to re-enter society. Orphanages when designed with the child specifically in mind, can be successful towards the reintegration of a homeless child into society and can greatly assist the child gain confidence and develop as wholesome individuals. It is also noted that orphanage design is more successful when public and social points of interaction are introduced to draw in the surrounding community. The Government of Kenya places Adult Learning and Education (ALE) on its development agenda as part of the country’s general policy of bringing about accelerated and sustainable socio-economic development. Kenya regards education as a human right. It is, therefore, the responsibility and core function of the government to provide quality basic education to its citizens irrespective of age, gender, economic status or any other consideration. For this reason, a vocational school will serve as a focal point and the public aspect of the project and will be detailed during design.
The site is accessed from Nairobi CBD via Jogoo Road. The project fits in with the Kenya Vision 2030 Social Pillar, whose objective is described as ‘investing in the people of Kenya in order to improve the quality of life for all Kenyans by targeting a cross-section of human and social welfare programs, specifically: education and training, health, environment, water and sanitation, population, urbanization and housing, gender, youth and vulnerable groups etc. Proposed Project Clients: Collaboration between The Government of Kenya and Humanitarian/ Childcare NGO’s : Nairobi County Government / Ministry of Education / Ministry of Youth Affairs / NGO’s / UNICEF / SOS Children’s Villages / Undugu Society.
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Design Objectives The design intends to apply the recommendations adopted from the thesis report where the author outlined several guidelines to consider in the design of an orphanage: - To integrate the orphanage with the rest of the community by drawing in the neighboring community by creating public and social interaction points. Seeing as there is already a primary school and communal playground on site, this will be achieved by proper planning and pedestrian circulation. The intention is to create a seamless design that draws in the community.
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- An emphasis for architecture to be the means for developing relationships between people, rather than becoming the primary goal or product. - Intermingling of orphans and staff within the orphanage increases the opportunities for emergent behavior, thereby strengthening the community. - Health and well-being of the users. By providing ample natural lighting and ventilation in the living spaces. - The growing child: Play is an integral part of growth of the child, and should be integrated as a design concept in children’s homes.
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- The scale of the child should determine personalized furniture for the age groups, and dictate the ceiling heights and widths of the spaces appropriately. Gender and age appropriate activities should also be provided.
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1. Playground The existing playground is accessible to children from Martin Luther Primary School and well as the surrounding residential community. It has been landscaped to maintain and encourage activity around the orphanage and encourage ‘emergent behaviour’ as architect Aldo van Eyck describes it. An array of play equipment have been introduced and arranged in 4 different clusters. 2. Vocational School The vocational school consists of two blocks: i, A public block with social amenities such as the restaurant, display galleries on the ground and first floor, administrative offices and a library. ii, The education block which consists of classrooms and workshops arranged around a central courtyard. These two blocks are separated by a public piazza that acts as a buffer space.
3. Orphanage Consists of 14 semi detached houses arranged around a landscaped courtyard. The green space on the Western border of the site has been maintained for horticultural purposes.
The vocational school consists of two blocks: i, A public block with social amenities such as the restaurant, display galleries on the ground and first floor, administrative offices and a library. ii, The education block which consists of classrooms and workshops arranged around a central courtyard. These two blocks are separated by a public piazza that acts as a buffer space. The buildings are scaled down by use of covered walkways. To make them more friendy and humane, earthy materials like red brick and bamboo sun shading were selected. These materials are low cost and also make the building environmentally friendly.
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North Elevation
South Elevation; facing Martin Luther Primary School
West Elevation; facing the orphanage
Typical brick wall and bamboo sun shading detail
The orphanage has been designed with the SOS Children’s Villages philosophy towards reintegration of the homeless, orphaned children into society. SOS believe that every child needs a loving family. SOS families provide stable, secure and loving care in a family setting for children who have lost their parents or cannot live with their biological family. The SOS Village is, at its core, a community of loving, stable families. It is within the SOS Village that orphaned and abandoned children find an SOS Mother, brothers and sisters, and a home. Each Village consists of ten to fifteen family houses, and often houses a kindergarten, social centre, and play space that is open to children from surrounding communities. The Villages place a strong emphasis on integrating SOS children into the communities at large, enabling them to form lasting friendships and connections with people outside of their immediate SOS families. SOS Children’s Villages are places where orphaned and abandoned children can find a mother, a family, and a community. The four basic principles were identified as their philosophy towards aiding the reintegration of the homeless/ orphaned child into society: A Village: the SOS family is part of the community. A House: each family creates its own home. A Mother: each child has a caring parent. Siblings: family ties grow naturally, and biological brothers and sisters always stay together.
The 14 houses are designed around a central courtyard, which serves as a communal ground for the village. Here, children and mothers from all the houses gather to play and interract with each other, bringing about a sense of community. Play equipment has been stationed in nodes of activity, and low seating areas designed to accommodate even the children’s mothers. The houses shade the courtyard, and have a cooling effect on the interiors in overall.
The ground floor accommodates the communal spaces in the house, namely: 1. Dining room ii, Kitchen iii, Living room, and iv, Mother’s room
The first floor accommodates the children’s bedrooms with a communal bathroom, and a study nook.
photography
Mary Oge
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The Bahrain National Museum
painting
thank you.