Architecture portfolio

KNU Educational Complex is a proposal for a free educational-residential support complex for talented individuals with lower financial abilities. This project was accomplished by the combined efforts of Myself and Ali Tayefeh. Our main goal was to design optimized spaces for efficient operational utilization. Optimizable measures included urban regulations, circulation, access, thermal comfort, structure, and noise pollution. Volumetric configuration was created using Rhino-Grasshopper multi-objective weighed genetic algorithm optimization with Galapagos generative design. Next, the preferred volumetric alternative was selected and developed into the final architectural design based on relative scores.

Main challenges: : Defining and mapping quantified variables for multipurpose optimization, limited processing capacity

Navab Residential Complex, located at southern Navab High-way, Tehran, was my proposal for the 5th architectural design and development course at IACTB with Dr. Behruz Mansouri. The main issue with the residential towers near Navab highway was disregarding the urban regulations and unfavorable living conditions for residents. I decided to take advantage of the generative design capabilities of Rhino-Grasshopper using Ladybug orientation optimization to maximize the annual day-light received. I have also minimized the damage to urban skyline continuity by generating occupancy and density alternatives with Galapagos GA optimization. The final geometries were developed into an IFC BIM of residential units with detailed plans using Rhino 5 VisualARQ.

Main challenges: Limited time, low experience with defining and mapping quantified variables for GA optimization, limited processing capacity, irregular site perimeter, and license issues using Karamba for minimizing structural columns

Chitgar Martial Arts Complex was my submission for the 4th architectural design and development course at IACTB with Dr. Zhila Nowruzi. To design an iconic sports complex for eastern martial arts, I decided to employ the concept a Klein surface, the 3d crystallization of yin and yang symbol. I used Rhino-Grasshopper with Ladybug for orientation optimization and parametric exterior shading plates with Karamba for simulating a 3d spaceframe shell structure in this project.

Natural History Museum, located on the steep hills of Abbas Abad, Tehran, was the conceptual design for an array of space frames forming an artificial canyon, creating a dynamic perspective of space and time in earth’s natural history. This project was my submission for the 3rd architectural design and development course at IACTB with Dr. Zhila Nowruzi. The main challenge in this design was providing the headroom and height requirements for smooth circulation in an architectural space with a revolving form.

Iranmall poolside glazed geodesic domes is a 3d construction visualization project ordered by Pouyan Sharifi, architect, detail designer, and project supervisor. I was responsible for the 3d modeling and visualization of this project which, with some design modifications during construction, is currently operating as a café.

The white concrete villa located at Chamestan was a modern design by DAP studio; I was in charge of 3d modeling, landscape, interior furnishing, and visualization of this project.

Fully glazed, Sahar high-rise towers complex proposed by Sahar Kazemi MSc. an architecture graduate from Pars University, was designed based on Chicago Siers towers. I was responsible for generating 3d details for exterior facade structure and visualization of this project

Prefabricated Reusable Fiberglass Sliced Fish Pond is a product proposed by Mohammad Shafiee. This exciting idea was based on flexible applications for fiberglass material. I was responsible for creating detailed 3d models for CNC molding with Rhino.

Armani Multipurpose Pickup Camper is a compact recreational vehicle solution proposed by Armani Auto Group. This project was ordered by Mohammad Shafiee, and with my partner Ali Tayefeh, we were responsible for the interior design and visualization of this product for advertising.

A single-floor modern villa located at Anzali, Iran, this project was a mention for a horse riding enthusiast. Another 3d design and visualization project in collaboration with DAP studio.

A Live and dynamic work environment was proposed in this project in collaboration with Fatemeh Gholamzadeh. I was responsible for designing the parametric exterior facade, interior and exterior environment 3d modeling, and visualization.

A sustainable high-rise based on Norman fosters 30 St Mary Axe, London, proposed in collaboration with Khatereh Kalantari. in this project, I was responsible for designing the detailed diagrid structure, landscape, 3d modeling, and visualization.

JAN 2021 WIP

Located near Damavand hills, the zero energy neighborhood is an idea for an arrangement of fully sustainable residential units running on solar and wind energy with passive temperature conditioning and minimal environmental damage. This complex is designed with sustainable composites and optimized for minimizing carbon emissions. Each unit is designed with seasonal weather fluctuations in mind and hydroponic systems for sustainable food production. The work on this project is still in progress.

MAR 2021|JUN 2014 WIP

The Persian house of 2050 was my proposal for the first architectural design course at IAUCTB. Supervised by Dr. Vahid Shaliamini, this project was a combination of futuristic technologies and ideas for residential buildings, such as solar power generating electrochromic glazing with hydrophobic surfaces and new materials for flexible parametric surfaces. Unfortunately, I lost my designs for this project during an accident. However, I have been working on an improved version of this project since then. These pictures demonstrate the generation of an exterior shell for this project using nine prefabricated flat panel variations.

Resistadium is a concept for Archstorming adaptive reuse international architectural competition. It was designed collaboratively with a team of four, including myself, Ali Tayefeh, Mahdi Eghbalian, and Maziar Goltinati.

This stadium was designed to be dynamic and interactive. It is defined by an arrangement of modifiable containers wrapped in urban walk/vehicle ways overlooking the field, symbolizing the connection of American urban life with football. The stadium’s capacity can be extended during the matches, and it can change its function into a residential complex with less dense arrangements after the football world cup event. This project was selected as a finalist for Archstorming 2018 competition.

Main challenges: Besides reaching an agreement on the radical design approach, there were technical challenges with solving the slope of the pathway ramps and designing the multipurpose container interiors

The Malawian educational village is a proposal for Archstorming African school project international architectural competition. It was designed collaboratively with a team of four, including myself, Ali Tayefeh, Mahdi Eghbalian, and Maziar Goltinati. This school design aims to fill the huge gap between knowing about skills and implementing them by combining life experiences with a local educational complex in which not only do students learn but also they practice life skills required to compose a brighter future for Malawi. We envisioned a new and different school in which African students (will) be able to do their required activities like farming, carpentry, survival in nature, etc., along with the regular curriculum. So we decided to create a miniature version of a Malawian village with mini-farms, workshops, and a public gathering place for local ceremonies. Although this proposal didn’t receive any rewards, I thought It was remarkable enough to be mentioned in my portfolio.

The pathway connecting the elementary and high school classrooms.

Main challenges: Extreme interest leading to deliberate out-of-scope activities, technical challenges with 3d modeling and texturing of bamboo structural joints, and fescue role-up curtains.

The new Parand city hall was a proposed design for a multi-purpose cultural complex with pedestrians in its veins. This design was created for a local architectural competition with strict requirements. It was a collaborative and creative work by a team including myself, Ali Tayefeh, Mahdi Eghbalian, and Maziar Goltinati. Though merely a design effort without any rewards, it demonstrates some remarkable features worth mentioning.

Main challenges: Minimal time, vague requirements, and unexplained design limitations by the organization holding the challenge.

Alghadir residential complex competition was a challenge for designing the maximum possible living units based on Qom’s urban regulations in 80,000 square meters. I participated in this competition as a 3d designer and draftsman at Alesh Sazeh’s (Matia consortium) design office.

Naeem garden pathway was a limited architecture competition for prominent architectural firms of Iran to construct the best proposal for a green pathway to Mashad’s holly shrine of Imam Reza. Participating as a team member of Emarat e Khorshid studio, under the supervision of Dr. Behruz Mansuri, I was responsible for the 3d modeling and visualization of this project. Designed based on principles of traditional Persian gardens, our proposal was selected as the best design and winner of the competition.

Main challenges: Many parts of my contributions to this project had to be approved by multiple individuals who weren’t regularly available when necessary.

1st Water in Tehran urban architecture competition was about rehabilitating the Darband River of Tehran and improving its surrounding environment for commuting pedestrians and hiking enthusiasts. The jury selected our proposal as the winner of the first prize.

Design team: Dorsa Shapoori – Kamyar Fatemifar – Reyhane Khojaste & Sara Mousavi, supervised by Dr. Mehrdad Zavare Mohamadi

The 2nd water in Tehran Urban Architecture competition aimed to revitalize the Sangelaj historical water canal in Tehran while connecting it to a specific pathway crossing the city’s cultural district. We were selected by the jury to be Jointly awarded the second prize as a team of three, including: Kamyar Fatemifar – Reyhane Khojaste Safa – Khatereh Hemmati, with Dr. Mahdi Khakzand as our supervisor

Orsi stands at the Venice Biennale exhibition was a proposal by myself and Reihane Khojaste Safa for an open architecture competition in 2016. This design combines colorful Persian Orsi windows and parametric surface designs. Though not promoted by the refereeing committee, I found it remarkable enough to be present in my portfolio.

A Conceptual Persian garden, designed by myself and nine other third-semester architecture students as a group assignment. This project was based on conceptualizing visual proportions derived from Beethoven’s 5th Symphony into three-dimensional forms with architectural characteristics of a Persian garden; The hypercube paradise was a combination of ten separated modules, each designed individually with its designer’s preferences while trying to affect other segments smoothly with continuous parametric elements at junctions and connections, ultimately creating a single installation as if one artist designed it.

Our design team demonstrated this installation in Milad Towers 271 Gallery, Tehran, for a week-long exhibition.Supervised by Dr. Babak Eslami and Designed by: Alireza Merati – Dorsa Shapuri – Hoda Badavam – Kamyar Fatemifar – Khatereh Hemmati – Mahdi Pour Bazargan – Reyhane Khojaste Safa – Romina Daryabari – Sara Mousavi – Sepidar Kazzazi

Kiarash high-tech café shop interior was an interior design and visualization project created in collaboration with Ali Tayefeh and based on design instructions from Kiarash Shirtavani; This project demonstrates my 3d modeling and visualization skills with 3ds max and corona. Creating and arranging detailed models for realistic renderings of this project was challenging.

Kiarash green café shop & pastry interior was another interior design and visualization project with Ali Tayefeh based on design instructions from Kiarash Shirtavani; This project is another realistic visualization created with 3ds max and corona. Lighting, Camera, and texturing were the main challenges of this project.

During my 3d modeling Interior design career at Decorisa, working with my friend and colleague Ali Tayefeh, we designed and rendered various low-budget interior projects.

Vans Shoe shop was a proposed design for a minimalistic branded shoe store. It was designed in collaboration with Parisa Barani, MA. Interior design student at the Arts University of Tehran.

Interior visualization of Darband interior was a design, modeling, and visualization project in collaboration with DAP studio.

Horizon studio workshop is a collaborative suite where we gather and work together as a BIM and 3d specialists team. This room was an obsolete attic operating as a storeroom for an apartment. It was redesigned and renovated by the efforts of myself and my friend Ali Tayefeh. We decided to complete the whole project ourselves to improve our familiarity with conventional renovation work. Every part of this renovation, including the ceiling, wall paints, fabrication, and assembly of the casework, was accomplished by ourselves in a two months project with minimal costs.

Designing fabrication and assembly of kitchen cabinmates and casework is a side activity I have been doing for family projects.