Oxford Brookes MArchD (part 2) application portfolio - Zhina Ghazali

ZHINA GHAZALI Selected works

Application to Oxford Brookes University MArchD (ARB/RIBA part 2)

ID No: 19224266

Contents Academic 01

Esfahan School of Digital Arts

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Rug Gallery and Market of Sanandaj

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The Orosi Pavilion

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Year 3 Architecture studio - Solo

Bachelor of Architecture final project - Solo Year 2 Architecture studio - Solo

Professional 01

Lavan Residential Complex ACE- Intern Architect

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Personal 01

Digital and Traditional Art

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Photography

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ESFAHAN SCHOOL OF DIGITAL ARTS Type Term Instructor Location

Academic - Solo Year 3 Architecture studio Dr. Molanaee Esfahan, Iran

Esfahan is one of the many cities in Iran famous for outstanding traditional arts and architecture. However, like most it does not provide a space for modern art to flourish.

Within its many mosques and mansions the existence of such spaces are needed to ensure the progress of artists and their connection to like-minded people.

Within this context, the project aims to create an environment where both artistic and technical skills can be taught and students are encouraged to share their work.

Opposing the artists house near the Zayande river the site is already located in a cultural setting and the form embodies an educational building. The bold shapes and clear edge lines establish a shape language that is present throughout the project and distinguishes each department clearly. In addition the public spaces are the ideal place for students to communicate and learn from one another outside class as well as inside.

right: school exterior view 4

Site Analysis

Usage The site is surrounded by residential areas.

There are ,however, the house of artists and the art museum across the street.

Vegetation and Bodies of water Zayende rood and Isargaran park are in close proximity of the site.

Accessibility The site can be accessed from the main road and the alley by both car and on foot.

Context Study The Artists House, the museum and the park are already attracting art enthusiasts to the area. The school will grant the opportunity to join this existing community and create a more diverse art scene Artists House

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Museum

Vacant land

Isargaran park

Exploded diagram

Building envelope 1. steel truss structure 2. brick facade 3. space frame roof

2nd Floor 1. seating areas 2.classes

1st Floor 1. cafe 2. seating area 3. classes 4. courtyard 5. atelier entrance

Ground Floor 1. lobby 2. store 3. gallery 4. auditorium 5. courtyard 6. staff area 7. restroom 8. digital photography classes

left: diagram of the area 7

Users And Activities The main activity of The School of Digital Arts is producing art using the digital medium. Graphic tablets are an essential part of this process.

The work created by the students will be presented in various ways to ensure that they receive the necessary exposure to build their careers.

above: user requirements diagram

above: self study room render

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Sculpting classes provided by the traditional arts department ensure that the students’ modelling skills can assist them in creating 3D models and understanding the fundamentals.

Like all forms of art, digital art also requires basic drawing skills.

Concept

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The parking is located at the furthest part of the site from the main road to not create traffic. On the contrary, the entry faces the direction of the street to grab the attention of the passer-by to the school.

The main building takes an angled form to isolate the north and separate the public spaces from classes and staff room. And the traditional arts department is detached from the main building.

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Staff area is situated between the two main buildings to help teachers and management move to different classes. The public study room and the courtyard are located where all groups can benefit from them.

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above: hallway render

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Volumetric Sections

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Programme Diagram

The programming is heavily focused on distinguishing public and private (student specific) spaces.

This is accomplished by locating private spaces on higher levels and creating a linking area in between. private areas

public areas

The cafe is the central part of the project.

Elevating it gives a sense of privacy from the entrance area. It also separates the two departments and gives access to student specific areas.

right: lobby and cafe render

The distinction between the two functions can also be seen from the exterior of the building. While closed off from the inside, classes are visible from the outside and the steel structure takes on a different visual value from the brick facade that covers the ground floor.

right: exterior render

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1. lobby 2. store 3. gallery 4. auditorium 5. IT room 6. restroom 7. archives 8. staff area 9. ateliers 10. self study room 11. courtyard

above: ground floor plan

above: courtyard render

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1. void 2. cafe 3. kitchen 4. classes 5. self study room 6. seating area 7. courtyard

above: first floor plan

The main spaces are divided with diagonal lines that are parallel to each other. These lines are then cut with perpendicular lines.

This ensures the maximum use of all spaces and makes it easier to maintain them in the future. All vertical circulations follow these patterns as well, making the school easy to navigate.

above: north elevation

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RUG GALLERY AND MARKET OF SANANDAJ Type Term Instructor Location

Academic - Solo Final project Dr. Yousefzamani Sanandaj, Iran

Sanandaj, Iran is one of the most neglected cities in the long list of mistreated regions of the country. A combination of the lack of affordable commercial units and independent businesses has brought a wave of vendors to the streets. Often creating traffic, these groups are at risk themselves as the city’s harsh weather and local authorities do not consider them.

Alongside food and produce there are handicraft products for purchase. In my research I found that these products which include carpets and rugs are made by women and sold by third parties that take most of the profits. Speaking to these women, it has become evident to me that a common place is needed for a safe work environment and the creation of unions to protect them.

The project aims to do such and provides a place for showcasing the handicraft and other products made by the community.

right: exterior view 14

Users and Activities Long Awaited Opportunities The women who weave the rugs are often from impoverished areas and are the sole breadwinners of their families. Robed from their deserved profits they can find workshops and facilities in the building.

Vendors get a chance to display their products in a focused area. Increasing their exposure and having a shelter for bad weather helps them work in better conditions.

People can easily access various items in the same place and compare prices and quality, in addition to having a public place for gathering.

Site Analysis The central zones of the city are the main destination for shoppers and vendors. These areas also experience heavy traffic and are difficult to navigate. The vendors are scattered and this creates disorganization, further disturbing the flow of the cars in the streets.

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Exploded diagram Building envelope 1. polycarbonate panels 2. aluminium composite panels 3. concrete structure with waffle slabs

2nd Floor 1. weaving workshop 2. kitchen and restrooms

1st Floor 1. rug gallery 2. auditorium 3. outdoor sitting area 4. weavers workshop 5. restrooms 6. weavers room

ground Floor 1. lobby 2. reception 3. gallery 4. restroom 5. courtyard market 6. indoor market 7. storage 8. workshop lobby 9. office

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Concept The simple form of the building is achieved by using as much space as possible in the site as our main public areas are located inside.

The box is then divided by the placement of the sun to ensure that the workshops receive sunlight during working hours and the market is not dim.

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Public areas are located on the roofs to give a view of all facilities. And storage is directly accessed by the vendors.

above: programme diagram

above: courtyard render

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Market Concept

Avoiding the overlapping of the booths

To ensure that all booths receive attention and are not shadowed by the concrete structure, the rows are designed as to not overlap each other and where there is a seating area, behind it a booth is located. The empty and full pattern also helps with the sun light reach.

There are two types of seating areas. The ones integrated in the concrete structure are between booths and include both elevated and low height platforms.

The benches are situated at the end of the market and are shadowed for longer resting periods.

right: market seating area

The view of the market can be seen from the rooftop of the gallery that is located at the end of the building.

Traditional benches are provided for the visitors to use after the gallery viewing. This space can also be accessed by the weavers if they wish to use it.

right: rooftop render

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1. lobby 2. gallery 3. restroom 4. courtyard market 5. office 6. indoor market 7. storage

above: ground floor plan

1. gallery 2. outdoor sitting area 3. auditorium 4. courtyard market 5. void 6. workshop 7. weavers’ room 8. restroom

above: first floor plan

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above: gallery view 1

above: gallery view 2

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below: section

below: market render

west elevation

below: lobby render

south elevation

north elevation

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below: workshop render

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THE OROSI PAVILION Orosi

The traditional Iranian art of creating stained glass windows.

Type Term Instructor Location

Academic - Solo Year 2 Architecture studio Arash Moradi Sanandaj , Iran

With its unique traditions and distinct imagery, the Kurdish culture is one of the many ethnicities in the country. However, with the development of the city it seems that the representation of the culture of its inhabitants is considered less and the drive for modernization outweighs the importance of familiarity and authenticity.

The pavilion lies next to the forgotten Vakil Mansion and aims to bring attention to the mansion as well as the park and create a much needed public space for gathering.

As it is not intended to be the main attraction of the area, the pavilion remains humble and respects the mansion by staying on a lower level and only providing a better view of its neighbour. Moreover, the colourful imagery used is not only significant to Kurds but it also acts as a way to distinguish the structure from the trees without creating a bigger form, which could draw the attention from The Vakil Mansion.

right: view from the entrance of the park 24

Site Analysis close to the main city square, the site can be accessed by private or public transportation. The Mansion next to the park is the most important factor in designing the pavilion. Due to its proximity to commercial units and cafés the pavilion can also be a destination for shoppers.

above: view from the back of the park

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Users and Concept Dance of Colours The traditional dance of Kurds, the Halparke, was one of the inspirations for the aesthetic of the project. Combined with the colourful traditional clothes of the region it creates a mesmerizing scene of colour and light, one that is very familiar to Kurdish children as they often run throw rows of people doing this dance. right: representation of the Kurdish culture

The project also draws inspiration from the traditional stained glass art of Iran called Orosi making and pairs this art form with the Kurdish culture to visualize the familiar symbols.

The ramp provides access for all and creates a colourful corridor that leads to the main seating area. right: render of the ramp

above: render of the ramp

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above: west view

above: evening view of the pavilion

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Exploded diagram

wood assembly thermo wood

steel structure for the deck

attachment 1. polycarbonate panels 2. steel substructure

1. stained glass arcs 2. concrete benches

1. concrete slab 2. concrete ramp 3. stained glass installation

1. concrete columns 2. precast concrete stairs 3. stained glass installation 4. concrete ramp 5. flower box

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Volumetric Section

above: section of the site

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above: view of the concrete benches

above: view of the pavilion main area

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LAVAN RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX ALAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS Type Year Location

Professional 2020 - 2021 Sanandaj , Iran

My participation in this project included making construction and architectural documents and drawings as well as 3D presentation .

In addition I contributed to design discussions and worked on smaller design projects. below: typical plan

below: series of renders of the area and the complex

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below: stairs detail

below: section A-A

right: parking plan

below: bird eye render

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Digital Art

Medium: Wacom Cintiq Pro and Photoshop

BLOSSOM 2021

Traditional Art

Medium: Marker on paper

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SNOW 2020

Photography

BYSTANDER 2021

ITALY 2017

SHIRAZ 2021

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