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AMIR GHAZANFARI

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Hello, my name is Amir Ghazanfari. I’m an architecture student at the

University of Waterloo.

The following is the collection of

projects that reflect my passion and

appreciation for architecture and

design.

I hope to contribute the same

passion to your firm.

Thank you and enjoy.

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Dominos 28Green Slopes 20

Artist’s Residence 14Modern Oasis 10SSEF Competition 6

Personal Work 36 Contents

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Skills Summary:

Education:

Revit and AutoCAD:Fluency in working with AutoCAD and Revit developed through combined 4 years study of the programs at University of Waterloo and Centennial College: Ability to design structures surpassing building code under time pressure.

Adobe Creative Suite:Skill developed as an essential part of my education at OCAD University and University of Waterloo. Fluent in Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver.

Rhino, Vray & Grasshopper: Architectural Representation Model Making: Wood work, CNC-routing, Laser-Cutting & 3D printing.

Candidate for Bachelor Honours of Architectural Studies, Co-op, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, 2013 – PresentStudy of design as a synthetic activity which has to include Design, Culture, Technology and Environment through critical thought and presenting the results through architectural representation.Notable Courses: AutoCAD, Rhino, Wood work, CNC-routing, Laser-Cutting, 3D printing, Design Studio, Visual Communication, Environmental Building Design, Cultural History.

Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technologies, Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario, 2010 - 2012Conception and design of small residential buildings, commercial buildings, shopping plazas, and educational centres that were in accordance with the building code often under tight schedules.Notable Courses: AutoCAD, Revit, Design & CAD project, Architectural Graphics, Construction Health & Safety, Materials & Methods, Builders & Contractors.

CURRICULUM VITAEAMIR GHAZANFARI5 Aikenhead Ave.Richmond Hill, Ontario L4S 0A9Tel. No. (416) 837 0408E-mail: a2ghazan@uwaterloo.ca

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Education:

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Bachelor of Design in Advertising, OCAD University, Toronto, Ontario, 2005 - 2009Study of critical design and communication through major media outlets. Completion of 8 months thesis in strategic development of an advertising campaign for hearing aids. Notable Courses: Adobe Creative Suite, Editorial & Publication Design, Typography, Advertising Strategy, Photography.

Copy & Print Services Monitor, OCAD University Service Bureau, 2007 – 2009Processing and printing minimum of 258 print orders per shift. Through the use of Adobe Design Suite, examining, troubleshooting, colour correcting and repairing files. Print files into small, large or booklet formats either over the phone or in person.Gaining hands-on experience in every aspect of print production.Developing close relationships with regular customers through consistent and friendly service.Printing small, large or booklet formats either over the phone or in person.

Awards: Award for Outstanding Photography, Georges Vanier Secondary School, May 2009Recognition in Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Georges Vanier Secondary School, May 2009

Participation in Steel Structures Education Foundation (SSEF) Design Competition, University of Waterloo, February 2013

Interests: Photography, Wood Working, Design, painting, sketching.

Available Upon Request.

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CHINESE FINGER TRAP SSEF Competition Collaboration: Aaron Cotè

Programs Used: RhinoGrasshopperAutoCadAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesign

The Chinese Finger Trap is a toy which uses tension to create a tight, strong weave of materials; the more its members are pulled, the stronger the membrane becomes. Building off this concept, our structure uses pinned tensile members to achieve a web-like space frame. This frame can be expanded upon by weaving more cables into the existing framework and anchoring them to the ground, existing structures, or a monolithic column.

This parasitic structure has a variety of applications: it could be deployed in nature as an observatory walkway, or in cities as a way to make up for lost space. A three-anchor approach allows it to achieve this.

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8Fifth Avenue Central Park Jacqueline Kennedy Reservoir

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40 cm cable to structure connection assembly.

40cm cable to 10 cm & 40cm cable to 40 cm cable cable connection assembly

40cm cable to monolith connection assembly.

An important part of the assembly. This connection will be connected directly to the steel structure of the building, while additional support is provided to minimize the sway.

a. Reinforced connection to steel frame b. Wire rope fittingc. 10cm thick steel cabled. 50cm hallow steel tube connected to structuree. Bolted connectionf. Fork Endg. Threaded rodh. 40 cm thick cable

Most common connection in the structure. Minimal look allows for the connection to blend well with the structure. Circular steel assembly allows for the connection to be rotated depending on the unique connections. Using only nuts and bolts, and standardized sizes, connection becomes: easily interchangeable, less labor intensive, and allows for quick assembly.

a. Bolted connectionb. Solid steel infillc. Bolted connectiond. Circular joint to adapt to unique joints

Certain degree of rotation will be tolerated through the connection. The end piece will be welded to the steel monolith.

a. 40 cm thick cableb. Threaded rodc. Fork Endd. Bolted connectione. Eye end connection welded to the structural member

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PITSTOP An off-the-grid pavilionDesigned in Collaboration with climate data

An Oasis in Egypt, designed in collaboration with environmental data. Being one of the biggest tourist attractions in the world, Egypt has an annual average of 12 million visitors. The current infrastructure of Egypt does not fully support this number of people, hence

Programs Used: Rhino, AutoCadAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopHEEDClimate Consultant

there’s a need for a sustainable, off the grid, traditional yet modern architecture to provide a comfortable experience. Pitstop, is a prototype pavilion, where the goal is to have minimum reliance on fossil fuel energy. The hot arid temperature calls for maximum shading and cool air.

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Psychrometric Chart

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Sun Shading ChartWind Velocity

Egypt Faiyum Wind Wheel

Traditional Middle-Eastern windcatchers. By aligning the intake grill to the North West (at this site, North West gets the most breezes) , the windcatcher catches the air and directs it through the tower and onto the ground floor. The hot air is then turned into cool air when it is blown over the body of water. This self-sustaining natural process repeats all year round and cools the air inside the pit stop.

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Temperature range

Climate consultant’s data for Faiyum, Egypt introduced an essential need for cool air. Part of the strategy behind the location of the structure was finding natural water. Lake Qaroun, a small lake near Cairo, provided that. A small opening into the lake channels water underneath the building’s wind catcher.

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ARTISTS’ RESIDENCE Single unit housing in Cambridge

Hand crafted modelHand drafting

Artist’ residence project was the response to

the challenge of designing a space in which

the artist (visual artist) could retreat to in

order to work. A sanctuary was needed

to provide that comfortable experience.

Planning of the space meant separating the

public and private. Providing spaces for

dinning, sleeping, and bathing were the

requirements.

Human connection came through framing

different views and setting of different

zones through sun angels at different times.

Each room of the residence interacts with a

different time of the day and is arranged to

response to the activities of that time.

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SITE PLAN 1:1000

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WEST ELEVATION 1:100

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Programs Used: RhinoAutoCadAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesign

The challenge to the group was to convert a junk

space in Cambridge into a housing complex, which

was capable of providing shelter for 100 people,

parking and a communal hub. The team began

with a typical modern courtyard complex, which

would occupy most of the site. Each end of the

building was then opened up, to introduce an open

feeling to the courtyards. After each wing was

raised or lowered depending on its relation to the

sun in order for it to allow more light in.

The response to this challenge was to create a

complex, which would in essence be looking

inward onto itself. Community goal was to provide

a green space for the residence to enjoy.

GREENSLOPES Multi-housing in CambridgeCollaboration: Julia Nakanishi, Yu-Chu Su, Karam Hunjan

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SITE PLAN

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EAST VIEW

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DETAILS | 1:200

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WALL SECTION| 1:500

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DOMINOS Modern Lofts; Multi story housing unit on Toronto’s St.Clair Street

Programs Used: RhinoAutoCadAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesign

The need for a fresh urban building type drove the core of this project. Located on the south side of St.Clair, the challenge was to take advantage of its close proximity to public transport and already existing biking infrastructure. As a result, significant thought was given to bicycle storage. Being close to street, meant developing a dual entrance for both commercial use and private use.

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Access to public transportSite is ripe for potential future developments

Parks, public amenities & low rise residential complexes

Potential residential developments

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Program2 Bedrooms1 Bedrooms2 BedroomsCirculation Spaces3 BedroomsRetail Space

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EAST ELEVATION

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ARCHITECTONICS

PERSONAL WORK

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INK ON PAPER

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ROM

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ARC DE TRIOMPHE

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Thank youAmir Ghazanfaria2ghazan@uwaterloo.ca416 837 0408