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- Bjarke Ingels

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Born : 11th Oct 1992, Surat, IndiaLive : American University Sharjah, Campus, Sharjah, UAE Abu Dhabi, UAEPhone : +971 55 738 7052Mail : idreesdk@gmail.com

September 2010 - June 2015 American University of Sharjah (AUS) Major - Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch.) Minor - Urban Design Design Management

March 2010 - March 2008 Abu Dhabi Indian School (ADIS) , UAE High School

March 2008 - April 1997 Our Own English High School (OOEHS), UAE

February 2014 - April 2014 Campus Development Center [3 months] AUS, Sharjah, UAE Internship / Training

June 2013 - July 2013 KEO international Consultants, [2 months] Abu Dhabi, UAE Internship / Training

June 2012 - August 2012 Image n Shape [3 months] Surat, India Internship / Training

To obtain a significant position as an Architect in a progressive firm, wherein I can apply my skills in design on small and large scall projects and gain valuable professional experience. My creative knowledge on various public and private projects along with a vast variety of skill in design softwares could successfully add significant contribution in the progress of the organization.

Computer SkillsArchitectural Drawing/Modeling - AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, Maya, SketchupUrban mapping analysis - Geoda, ArcGISGraphic - Adobe Photoshop, Indesign & Illustrator, MS Word, Excel & PowerpointProgramming - Visual Basic C++, Processing3D Scanning - KScan3D

Physical Skills - Sketching, Physical modelling, Laser cutter, Woodshop

Languages - Gujarati English Hindi

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AwardsAmerican University of Sharjah4 Chancellor’s List Awards GPA greater than 3.5 for an entire Academic Year9 Dean’s List Awards GPA greater than 3.5 for a semester

ResearchCommunity finds Space in Islamic CityInteraction of Architecture with Public Space at Al Qasba, SharjahFall 2013

Capital DistrictAbu Dhabi Vision 2030Fall 2012

Sprawling SydneyUrban Sprawl in the Harbor CityFall 2012

Seven Islands of MumbaiNatural Urban Form DeterminantsFall 2012

ExhibitionSustainable Floating ArchitectureExhibition for Cambodia, AUS, SharjahFall 2014

ReferenceProf. Micheal HughesHead of Department ArchitectureCollege of Architecture, Art and Design, AUS, SharjahTel. +971 6 515 2820mhughes@aus.edu

Prof. Varkki Interim DeanCollege of Architecture, Art and Design, AUS, SharjahTel. +971 6 515 2631varkki@aus.edu

Prof. Faysal TabbarahAssisstant ProfessorCollege of Architecture, Art and Design, AUS, Sharjahftabbarah@aus.edu

InterestsNature, Wildlife, Sports, Travelling and learning about the different cultures, Photography

Culinary Arts Institute Sharjah, UAE

Project DescriptionThe Culinary Arts Institute project aims to develop an understanding about the culinary world and the process of food production to the people of the cultural city of Sharjah. Inspired by traditional courtyard house typology, the project respects the cultural context of Sharjah and also expresses the modern development of the city. The design intention seeks to encourage public movement through the institute and acts as a corridor connecting the skyscrapers to the lagoon. Considering the harsh enviroment of the gulf region the project aims to make the best use of the multiple exterior space and at the same time minimizing interior space thus reducing the energy needs. Passive sustainability features along with efficient use of space make this project deeply rooted to the context of the city.

ARC 401 Culinary Arts Institute

“Let your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food.” - Hippocrates

“Food, like a loving touch or a glimpse of divine power, has that ability to comfort.” - Norman Kolpas

Located in the cultural city of Sharjah, the Culinary Arts Institute aims at promoting the traditional Emirati Cuisines along with other international cuisines that have found a commonplace in our city. Considering the context, the site is located alongside the Khalid Lagoon and acts as a link to connect the city to the water-front. The architecture thus facilitates ease of public movement in and through the project and learn the different activities that take place in the process of food making.

Site Location Site Analysis Diagram

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Site Plan

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Program Distribution

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Restaurant

Auditorium

Urban Farm

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Students + Faculty Lounge

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Concept Diagrams

Site PlanSite Analysis

Public Density + Approach to Site

Site Context and Position

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VehiclePedestrian

Gold Souk

Lagoon City

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1 Entrance2 Auditorium3 Restaurant / Dining4 Restaurant Kitchen5 Storage6 Urban Farm7 Faculty Offices8 Student + Faculty Lounge9 Teaching Kitchen10 Lecture Class Rooms

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Circulation Diagram

Public Private

Zoning

Food Preperation / Learning

Food Plantation

Food Serving

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Evolutionary Diagrams

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Plan Drawings

Ground Floor Plan First Floor Plan

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Section 01 Section 02

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Second Floor Plan

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Food Preperation /

Learning

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Library View

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Reception Lounge Courtyard

K n o w l e d g e A r c h i v eAl Qasba, Sharjah, UAE

Project DescriptionThe concept behind the Knowledge Archive project is primarily driven by a study of the context and allows for the best use of the different programmatic elements. It respects the iconic context of Sharjah both in form and function. The project allows for spacious reading and book storage areas through adequate indirect light with the help of the rainscreen which acts as a mashrabeeya controling the intense sun of Sharjah.

Concept DiagramsSite Plan

Physical Model

Core/Collection(Archive)

PrivateReading

Arrival

Learning

PublicReading

Space distribution+relationship diagram

Translate to Sectional space

Simplification

Integerating Context and Ground

Direct intersection of building with context

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Plan Drawings

Ground Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

Third Floor Plan

Building Section

General Reading Area

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Renders

Entrance to Book Archive

Book Archive Level 1

Book Archive Level 2

Structural Model

Project DescriptionThe Design for the Residential Dwellings aims to accomodate 5 houses of Villa typology on a narrow plot. Considering local building codes, the project maximizes efficiency in the use of domestic space, preserving privacy while at the same time allowing ample natural light through a central light well. The design incorporates both passive and active sustainable energy saving methods represented with an elaborate set of construction document drawings consisting of detailed wall sections as well as interior elevation of various spaces which help provide a complete understanding of the project.

Jumeirah, Dubai, UAER e s i d e n t i a l D w e l l i n g s

Concept Diagrams

Site Plan Renders

Pedestrian View

View from opposite side of street

Parking Space

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Plan Drawings

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Wall Section Drawing

Detail

Wall Section Model

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SOLAR PANEL FOR HEATING WATER

BOILER TANK

CENTRAL CHILLER FOR ENTIRE COMPLEX PROVIDES COLD WATER FOR THE INDIVIDUAL FCU UNITS

INDIVIDUAL FCU UNITS ON EACH LEVEL

COLD AIR SUPPLY DUCT FROM FCU HIDDEN BEHIND DROPPED CEILING

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WASTE STACK RETURN

COLD WATER SUPPLYHOT WATER OBTAINED FROM ROOF-TOP SOLAR WATER HEATER

COLD WATER SUPPLY TO FCU FROM CHILLER

HOT WATER RETURNING FROM FCU BACK TO CHILLERCOLD AIR SUPPLY DUCTS

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Detail Construction Plans

Detail Kitchen Drawings

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Mechanical Systems

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Pheonix II, City in a GorgeF u t u r i s t i c C i t y Project Description

The Futuristic city design explores an alternative reality and represents a city that has come into existance post nuclear war. With limited advancement in technology, aerodynamics of the towers is restricted to triagulation rather than smooth curves. The design shows two worlds in exsistance, the lower cubicals in the valley represent the older majorly affected areas of the city whereas the towers represent themselves as a vertical city block accomodating multiple functions from storage, small scale industry and service sectors as well as public recreation and residence. A single tower with spears represent an energy production tower which in addition to capture of solar energy from satellites also holds the major chemical and waste industries. An enclosed highway cuts through the city which serves to connect the city with other cities. The triangulation of the facade minimizes radar detection thus protects the city from future wars.

War Technology ExpositionThe time represented in the model exist in an era post nuclear war. The known cold war transformed into a heated battle and led to massive distruction of a number of cities resulting in limited resources. During this time, lack of resource resulted in dense shanty town settings. Coming out of the war these settlements developed massive mega-structures to live away from the assumed contaminated ground. Emphasis was given to protect the city from future war and thus facades were deisgned to prevent radar detection. The facade also act as screen for display historical events and information represented in binary form. Limited with oil resorce the city looked at satellite transmitted solar power as its major energy source.

Section through Transportation Hub

Section through Towers

View of Plaza

View of New towers from old city

Circulation Corridors

View from Energy Tower

Physical Model

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Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap, CambodiaSustainable | Adaptable Unit

PlansConcept Diagrams

Project Description

The primary intention of the adaptable unit was to design a sustainable floating mechanism that is flexible in its use. Using locally available material the design intention is to generate a modular system that can be added or removed based on the occupants need. One of these units accomodates a Live | Work function while the other unit facilitates the sanitary services. Devoid of electricity and vegetaion the design incorporates solar panals that both shade and help collect water. The enclosing fabric allows for maximum air circulation to provide comfortable inhabitable space in a hot, wet and humid climate.

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Legend1 - Living Room2 - Adaptable Sleeping room with Hammock3 - Kitchen + Dining Space4 - Bathroom5 - Sink 6 - Adaptable Aqua Culture OR Work Spacepanel

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Exploded Axonometric Drawing

Legend7 - Upper Level Sleeping area8 - Hydroponic farm9 - Upper Level Storage Deck10 - Adaptable Work Storage Space11 - Operable metal panel 12 - Solar Panels13 - Metal Channel for collecting Rain Water14 - Corrugated metal roofing

LegendA - Roof top Solar PanelsB - Corrugated metal + Operable elements as SkinC - Bamboo + Wood Structural FrameD - Dry Palm Leaf Panels as enclosing membersE - Metal Barrels + Rubber Tire as floating MechanismF - Bamboo louvers as skin providing privacy

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n - P a r t i c l e sMaya - Pavilion Design

Elevations

Project DescriptionThe Pavilion design generated as an experimental project while studying n-particle emission from a surface. A surface was deformed by gravity to form a catenary curve along with emission of particles. Upon getting a high density of the particle emited from the surface, a monolithic structure consisting of pores was obtained by smoothening the surface.

Table DesignClay Tiles EnclosureProject Description

As one of my earliest deisgn project, the emphasis was on learning the process of design through carrying out a series of activities with unknown outcome. The process began by making patterns from a snowflake which was then repeated to create a large intricate pattern. By identifying regulating lines in this pattern, an intricate collection of pieces that fuction as the tiles for the clay are generated. An enclosure was then designed that creates a gesture and also functions as a furniture piece.

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