Rafa Mashiyat Zahid | Portfolio 2022

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO RAFA MASHIYAT ZAHID B.ARCH 2022 SELECTED WORKS | 2016 - 2022

RAFA MASHIYAT ZAHID Architect with a penchant for writing. My passion lies in the built environment, specifically architecture which focuses on how a space can influence people’s psychology. Having worked on a rehabilitation center for victims of domestic violence for my thesis project, I have gained a new perspective on the society as a whole and how architecture can help shape it.

EXPERIENCE CONTACT Vastu Shilpa Consultants | Ahmedabad, India Dhanmondi, Dhaka (Jan 2020 - March 2020) Architectural Intern +8801781912106 Completed detailed working drawings for a part of linkedin.com/in/rafa-mashiyat-zahid/ an ongoing university campus project. Corrected electrical and structural drawings. [email protected] Filled out damage report for a dormitory complex. EDUCATION Assisted with mapping, and research to devise BRAC University overall strategy and proposal for an urban design (May 2016 - Jan 2022) project. Bachelor of Architecture Colors Magazine | Dhaka, Bangladesh Maple Leaf Int. School (Nov 2021 - Present) (June 2012 - June 2013) Editorial Assistant A Levels Managed a team of writers, designers, Maple Leaf Int. School photographers, and marketing professionals. (June 2012 - June 2013) O Levels Assigned, approved, and edited articles. Interviewed and wrote features. SKILLS Colors Magazine | Dhaka, Bangladesh ArchiCAD (July 2016 - Nov 2019) Rhinocerous 3D Features Writer AutoCAD Photoshop Interviewed and wrote features on multiple Illustrator personalities from various fields, including InDesign architecture. Lumion MS Office Researched on recent trends to come up with engaging articles. LANGUAGE English Bengali French Hindi



CONTENT 01 PALOK POLLI Rehabilitation Center for Victims of Domestic Violence 02 TEACHER STUDENT CENTRE TSC Dhaka University Extension Project 03 HOUSING COMPLEX Jhigatola, Dhaka Governement Housing Project 04 PROTIBESH Mohammadpur, Dhaka Community Centre 05 NALANDA Internship Semester 06 PHOTOGRAPHY

PALOK POLLI Rehabilitation Center for Victims of Domestic Violence The project aims to create a safe space for the women who have faced violent and traumatizing circumstances, and need a space to heal from the abuse. After researching on ways to create an environment which can alleviate the suffering of these women, several factors were taken into account, which eventually became the framework for the project. The solutions demonstrate how a complex such as this can greatly help these women, and also the society as a whole, by simply making the people see the reality of what these women go through.



LANDUSE TRAFFIC GREEN - BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE VEGETATION 3

DESIGN PROCESS DESIGN ELEMENTS 4 JOURNEY - VICTIM TO SURVIVOR

Single Unit Single Deluxe Unit Family Unit Double Unit UNIT TYPOLOGY SECTION THROUGH TRAINING CENTER 5

LANDSCAPE BRICK JAALI SOUTH COURTYARD ELEVATION SOUTH ENTRY ELEVATION SECTION THROUGH ADMIN AND MEDICAL WING 6

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TEACHER STUDENT CENTRE TSC Dhaka University Extension Project Dhaka University area has served as the focal point of culture and politics for decades in Dhaka. Along with other notable institutions, the Teacher Student Center makes up a strong cultural corridor in the heart of Dhaka, and TSC is at the centre. Therefore the expansion of TSC was handled as such that it not only serves the purpose as an extension but also doesn’t disrupt this cultural hub.The extension was thus approached keeping in mind the intricacies of the site and its surroundings. The idea was to create a built space that doesn’t look drastically different from the original struc- ture in terms of spatial quality, while also mak- ing sure it doesn’t lose its own identity.



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DESIGN PROCESS 12

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WEST ELEVETION SECTION AA’ FRONT ELEVETION SECTION BB’ 14

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HOUSING COMPLEX Jhigatola, Dhaka Government Housing Project Home is where the heart is. In this ever changing, high speed life, our homes have to be the safe haven we need to live a happy, healthy life. However, an apartment complex in one of the busiest neighborhoods of the city, not only has to accomodate the homes of the residents, but also amenities that cater to their needs. This complex also kept in mind the community it is in and attemts to open its doors to the people as well to create an integrated neighborhood.



LANDUSE AMENITIES TRAFFIC SHADOW PATTERN BOUNDARY NEGOTIATION POSSIBLE CONNECTIONS PLAYGROUND ACCESS 19

DESIGN PROCESS 20

ENTRY 21

STREET VIEW FIRST FLOOR SECTION AA’ UNIT BLOWUP 22

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PROTIBESH Mohammadpur, Dhaka Community Centre The world is moving forward at a speed never seen before. In an attempt to try and catch up, we are losing touch with the things that we should hold most important - the human connection. The goal of this studio was to create a space which draws people in by providing amenities for them that encourage group activities and thus collaboration. by creating spaces for children and adults alike, the community center aims to draw the neighbourhood in and thus become the focal point of the community.



GROUND FLOOR STREET VIEW 27

SECTION BB’ FIRST FLOOR WEST ELEVATION SECTION AA’ 28

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NALANDA Rajgir, India INTERNSHIP Vastu Shilpa Consultants Sangath I spent the 10 weeks of my internship semester working on one of Sangath’s longest running projects - Nalanda University. My primary resposibility was to create the working drawings for the sports complex washrooms. Along with that, I also helped in making a proposal for the Bihar government which oulined how a town grows around an university. Other minor projects I worked on included reports on student dormitories, presentations and research on international student towns.

Source - Sangath Archives

PLAN - TOILET 01 LINTEL DRAWINGS ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS PLAN - TOILET 02 33

UNFOLDED ELEVATION / DETAILS ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS 34

COMMUNITY’S EFFECT ON NALANDA NALANDA’S POSSIBLE EFFECT ON COMMUNITY POSSIBLE ZONE OF INFLUENCE 35

EVOLUTIONARY EDUCATION - The Univer PUBLIC TRANSPORT CONNECTION Raksha Shakti University, Lavad UNF8I0LVAAEcMrReEsSU/In3T2ivYHearLs. EityD, PUunReBAN GROWTH 180 Acres / 73 Ha. NFLaAlaMndEaUUnniivveerrssiittyy,, RPaujgnier IRIMakUsdhaaipSuhrakti University, Lavad 48505AAccreress/ 3/218H4a.Ha. 219800AAccrreess //17137HHaa. Nalanda University, Rajgir IIM Udaipur 455 Acres / 184 Ha. 290 Acres / 117 Ha 36

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Jodhpur, Ind3ia8

Dhaka, Bangladesh 39

Ahmedabad, India 40

Ahmedabad, India 41

Tangail, Bangladesh 42

Ahmedabad, India 43

Sidhpur, India 44

SELECTED WORKS | 2016 - 2022