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I was motivated to study abroad in order to broaden my international outlook
while simultaneously strengthening my professional abilities. I earned my B Sc in the field
of Civil engineering at Chamran University in my country. Consequently, I feel strongly
that my educational background and work experience helped me through my last four
semesters at Boston Architectural College and will help me further in this major.
I have been interested in architecture since I was a teenager and I have been
interested in painting since my childhood. But studying architecture at the BAC changed
my vision about architecture, I used to mostly pay attention to the art part of this major. I
found out architecture covers vast part of our life, affects our behavior as inhabitants and
it can change our feelings into space easily. All of these are hidden in our daily life which
is the amazing thing about architecture.
Everytimepeopleaskedme:âwhatIwanttodoasanarchitectaftermygraduation?â,
I used to reply designing residential houses. My goal was to be self-employed and design
Online through all over the world. I do love to travel around the world and study each
countries unique architecture style. But after studying architecture, my dream becomes
bigger. Now I am interested in the effects of architecture and design on human behavior
and quality of their life. Also I am interested in green architecture and healthcare design.
I believe I still have a lot to learn and my perspective of architecture will change each
semester, as a result I do not have a defined answer to that question anymore.
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Tina Binazir
275 Western Ave. , Cambridge,
MA 02139
Tina.binazir@the-bac.edu
SKILLS
Design / Engineering skills
⢠Design and analyze variety of steel and concrete structures manually and via software
⢠Experience in structural design using various software and calculations (3D Studio Max, V-Ray,
AutoCAD, Adobe, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Revit, ETABS, Auto Land, and CRESS)
⢠Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
⢠Read drawing maps in order to estimate materials
⢠Analyze and propose redesign solutions
⢠Work within a team and individually in different projects
⢠Preservation study of Unitarian Universalist Salem Church
⢠Write strategic plans, marketing and interviewing for a project, negotiating contract.
⢠Analyze projects in terms of both programming and code requirements
EXPERIENCE
⢠Boston Architectural College, Boston, MA
Volunteer peer note-taker in Academic Services and
Disability Services department Jan 2015 - May 2015
⢠Gateway Program - Unitarian Universalist Salem Church, Salem, MA
Project Coordinator and Design Researcher Feb 2014 - May 2014
⢠Sazeh Pardazi Iran Consultation Engineering, Tehran, Iran
Designer trainee in architectural department Oct 2012 â May 2013
⢠Sazeh Pardazi Iran Consultation Engineering, Tehran, Iran
Technical engineer in breakwater design department June 2010 â Aug 2010
EDUCATION
Boston Architectural College, Boston, MA
Candidate for Master of Architecture degree Aug 2013 â Present
Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz, Iran
Bachelor of Civil Engineering Sep 2007 â July 2011
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Course description
This course introduces the fundamental processes and
concepts of design thinking and making to beginning
design students. This first design studio emphasizes
thinking, iterative making, and discussion as a means
for understanding spatial composition and human
inhabitation. Through a series of projects that increase
in complexity, the student will learn methodologies for
exploring and representing design ideas in drawings
and models. This course explores the commonalities
and differences among four design disciplines:
landscape architecture, architecture, interior design
and design studies.
8. 8 TDC Studio 1 . ART work Analysis
The final project of Trandisciplinary Studio1 was
designing a new Boston gallery for the Dia Art Foundation
which houses three artworks . The given site was on a
relatively quiet street off Massachusetts Avenue, and faces
a part of the Berklee School of Music campus.
Map of Broken Glass by Robert Smithson, 1969 is
a metaphor representing something valuable which is
dangerous to be close to and be touched.
OE-15 by Sarah Oppenheimer, 2010
has influences on how a visitor will move around the
installation and will interact with other visitors.
Untitled (Transparent Plyster Film) by Tara Donovan,
2008
is a piece made out of a daily material which has an organic
curves. Depend on where a visitor stands, the color of the
artwork will change because of the lighting.
Site
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Axonometric Drawing
TDC Studio 1 . Site Analysis
Inspiration
Mid-term Model
The intentions that drove my design were some
elements from all three artworks; curves inspired by Tara
Donovanâs piece, different levels because of OE-15 and
changing visitor experience based on three artworks.
Last driving intention was based on circulation and
movement of people in the given site.
Process Sketches - Model
Problems
Process Sketches - the
transation from Midterm to
Final Design
10. 10 TDC Studio 1 . Design Process
Circulation diagram shows that there
are three type of people who pass by
the site: Berklee students, residents and
passerby.
11. 11TDC Studio 1 . Final Design
Materials were imagined to be concrete , wood and
glass. The roof will be a combination of transparent
material with lightweight concrete columns in the real
model which I created with dense and flexible plastic
sticks to represent columns. The ground that Map of
Broken glass laid on will be filled with small rocks as it
is now in the existing site.
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Course description
In this studio, students are introduced to the
responsibilities and considerations of architecture
through the analysis of a significant works of
architecture. Students investigate the structural,
formal, social and cultural ambitions of an architectural
precedent. The subsequent design work extends the
implicit rules and methods of the precedent to create a
hybrid architecture.
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The intentions that drove my design were inspired by my
precedent study and my site analysis. The whole project was
about ability of analyzing a site and a design, being inspired
by them and creating our own pavilion in North End
neighborhood with a given program which was commuter
ferry services. My precedent study was the Azuma house,
which if I wanted to define it in one phrase spatially it
would be âthree connected boxes which are separated by
inhabitantâs experience thereâ. My reading of the building
was that the inhabitants of the Azuma house have their own
Modern(abstract)-Green-Japanese-house in a crowded city.
They live with natural light and wind in a house isolated from
the city atmosphere.
Plans and Sections drawings of the Azuma House Diagrams
ARC Studio 1 . Precedent Study
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The site brings the feeling of relief from density and I want
ed to keep that feeling in my design. At the time I needed the
feeling of density in my design to provide that relief and an
appreciation of that contrast. . My design
for the site would have that focal point
which is a connection for different paths
and proposed different kinds of feelings
depending on where you are standing. I
wanted residents that come from a dense
neighborhood to experience openness
to closeness, and commuters that come
from a vast open space to experience
density first and then openness.
Route 1- Commuter
I walked in a pathway to get the sense
of coming from an open space to
the site and city. When I was near
the harbor I felt that I can stay there
for a long time and not be bothered
by noises and crowdedness of the
city. But when I passed through the
site there was feeling of rush, â I
cannot stay, I should moveâ. My view
changed too; buildings with different
heights and streets with different
widths.
Route 2- North End residents
I walked from TD Garden to the site. My
main discovery in this route was noises. At
first there were sounds of the city; I went
and sit in a cafĂŠ there, which was a nice
place. When I came out again I noticed the
sound. As I arrived at the intersection of
the Charlestown Bridge and the Causeway
Street, the amount of sound changed. It was
more opened and I was not surrounded by
buildings. As I walked through the site, it
became more peaceful and it was easy to
ignore a little sound from the city.
ARC Studio 1 . Site Analysis
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I want to change the experience and the feeling of
the visitors during their short journey into the site.
I designed different kinds of walkways around the
site (Tennis courtyard).
In my different designs, I did not fill the front part
of the site to keep the relief and feeling of an open
space. There are different paths in my design and
each one will propose a different experience.
First Model Second Model
ARC Studio 1 . Final Design
Midterm Model
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First Iteration
Second Iteration
Third Iteration
Myconceptualmodelswererepresentingmyidea
of compression and release. In my final conceptual
model, black represents most compression in the
site versus white as release. The curl is a symbol
for changing experience through the site and my
design. I tried to imagine how it will be if I want
to make my model out one piece of paper. My
intention for this was to design a structure made
out of one piece which is folded like the conceptual
model. This works with my concept, changing the
experience by changing the height. I tried different
ways to do that and at the end I chose to do that
with different height for roof. Final Iteration - Concepyual Model
ARC Studio 1 . Concept Model
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Course description
Through this course, students will develop an
understanding of sustainability through material
selection and assembly. Shared Lectures and
coursework examine strategies utilized by the each of
the design professions to negotiate sustainable material
flows, performance, and life-cycle cost with regard
to our impact on the built environment. The second
half of each class engages shared case-studies through
a set of disciplinary investigations that evaluate the
construct-ability and performance of materials at a
range of scales in the context of each design profession
22. 22 SMA . Case Study 1
The Glass Pavilion at Toledo Museum of Art was designed
by Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa.
It was our case study and our material was glass which is
easy to make because of abundant raw materials; however
the manufacturing process is very energy consuming.
The biggest environmental concern about glass is about
energy consumption in buildings, because it remains the
weak link in the thermal structure of most buildings.
New generations of efficient furnaces, oven, trucks,
insulted glazing units and modern energy codes are being
used more and more. In conclusion, the production of
glass has improved in terms of environmental impact but
there is still room for improvement.
In the Glass Pavilion, each space is enclosed in clear glass,
resulting in cavity walls that act as buffer zones between
different climates; museum exhibition spaces, the glass
making hot-shop, and the outdoors. The glass walls divide
space, while their transparency encourages visitors to
connect objects and activities across boundaries.
Detail Drawings - by Nehal Alharbi
23. 23SMA . Case Study 1
Temperature Diagram in Plan- by me
Temperature Diagram in Axonmetric Drawings - by me
Connection Diagram in Section - by me
25. 25SMA . Case Study 2
Original Ground Surface 1800s
Ground Surface 1910-1990
Existing Ground Surface 1990
New Ground Surface 2005- Present
Seattleâs Olympic Sculpture Park was created by Weiss/Manfred.
The design team shaped and sculpted the earth, reinforced a fragile
seawall, and resorted the shorelineâs ecosystem.
Our material for this case study was earth. The site had undergone
at least eight land alterations since the late 1800s; the consequences
of this alternations were dramatic environmental impact.
Material capacity diagram
all three Diagrams - by me
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Course description
This course develops a sensibility of hand and material
exploration to generate spatial ideas. Students will
engage a choreographed sequence of materials and
actions to confront the limits and possibilities of
making. The premise of this course is that spatial ideas
are discovered through making and modeling.
28. 28 Making and Modeling . Softwares
Making and Modeling Intensive was
three days of the intensive and eight
regular classes. In the first three days,
we learned how to work with AutoCAD
and SketchUp. Our case study was
Simmons Hall-MIT. In eight regular
classes, we were taught many techniques
for working with different medias;
mostly laser cutter and Rhino.
Additive assignment
Subtractive assignment
AutoCAD drawing
SketchUp
SketchUp with Photoshop editing
29. 29Making and Modeling . Techniques
Simmons Hall was divided in six sections
for each student. I modeled section two.
My concept was based on additive and
subtractive exercise.
The different colors around the windows in
the facade is presenting a diagram showing
load bearing in the structure by the
engineer. I did that in my model because I
think it was interesting way to make a point
in terms of construction. Voids inside of Simmon Hall by Autodesk 123d make
Chair by Autodesk 123d make
Rhino
30. 30 Making and Modeling . Additive/Subtractive
Additive Exercise
Subtractive Exercise
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Project Introduction
After a productive first semester of work with students
from the Boston Architectural College, The First
Universalist Society of Salem signed on for a second
semester of work with the BAC to expand and develop
ideas from the previous semesterâs work.
The Spring semesterâs work had two focal points. The
first was to develop an index of building concerns,
which will provide the The First Universalist Society
with a reference for maintaining the building with a
focus on sustainability, and ensuring its longevity as it
changes purpose.
The second focus was to develop the idea of the historic
trail, an idea proposed in the previous semester, by
designing content and signage for the trailâs creation.
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Federal Era Brick Buildings are generally constructed out of
structural brick walls laid several layers deep. A timber roof shelters
the building and double hung windows let in light and provide
ventilation.
In this first section, we have compiled information relating to
the potential challenges that each part of a building faces as time
passes. We have also provided suggestions for maintaining these
components, not only to preserve the building, but also to enhance
its energy efficiency. In addition, we have looked at the current
mechanical system, which provides heat, and made suggestions to
improve its efficiency as well.
⢠Brick spalling
⢠Coated water
proofing
⢠Paintef bricks
⢠White scum
⢠Cracking brick
or mortar
⢠Efflorescene
⢠The steel
lintels over the
windows and
doors
⢠Lime run
⢠Stain
⢠Efflorescene on
mortar joints
⢠Lintel
replacement
N/A
N/A
N/A
UU Salem Church . Historic Preservation and Sustainability
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inside
Outside
double Glazing Window
Space between glass may be gas-filled
It can be Argon gas
Solution
Double- Hung Window
Solutions Found on Site
Check seals around
glazing for cracks and
other failures.
Check seals around
framing for cracks and
other failures.
Check sills to be sure
they are sealed to
interior and pitched
to the exterior, so that
water runs off easily.
Operability
Install storm windows on
each window.
Check storm windows for
tight seals around sashes
and proper drainage for
condesation at sill.
Storm windows
Correct operability of
the windows: make
sure they open easily
and close tightly.
Seals
Windows
UU Salem Church . Historic Preservation and Sustainability
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ROOF DETAILS | EXISTING CONDITION
Precedents:
In colonial America, and partic-
ularly New England, the abun-
dance of wood roof framing and
the English tradition of building
made the timber frame house
was popular. Until balloon frame
construction began to super-
sede it in the mid-1800s, timber
frame construction was the con-
struction method for all frame
houses in 17th and 18th century
America.
Actual Condition:
The type of roof identiďŹed at UU
Salem church is the typical tim-
ber frame, King Post Trust. One
of the disadvantage of this type
of roof framing is that it has limit-
ed life expectancies because of
normal organic decay and wear.
Its was not identiďŹed potential
damage on the Timber framing
or structure of the roof framing
at UU Salem church, but signs
of deterioration and rotten was
observed due
tp moisture or possible water
inďŹltration through wooden roof
planks of the framing.
Wood Planks deterio-
rated showing sign of
rotten and moisture
Struts, rafters, and
posts in good condi-
tion
Roof
SS | DIAGRAM
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the annex.
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SANCTUARY
BASEMENT
Roof Insulation
We propose adding a vapor barrier
and insulation over the ceiling of the
sanctuary to conserve heat and
prevent moisture from accumulating
on the roof boards.
New Ceiling Fans
Due to the inefficient air flow and
heat loss we propose new ceil-
ing fans with a higher effciency
level per cubic feet to improve
comfort in the sanctuary area.
The Big Ass Fan Company manufactures
high volume, low-speed fans,
which are an example of a suitable fan
for a large space like our sanctuary.
ROOF INSULATION | THERMAL
COMFORT
BOILER
HEAT LOSS | DIAGRAM
Actual Condition
Heat loss is apparent in the
sanctuary and the annex.
Heat escapes through the windows and the uninsulated roof.
SANCTUARY
BASEMENT
BOILER
Ceiling fan above Sanctuary
The ceiling fans
in the sanctuary are
domestic ceiling fans.
Typical domestic ceiling
fans have an airfow
effciency of 80 cubic feet
per minute per watt, and
the actual airfow / heat
airfow is 6,947 cubic feet
per minute. Inadequate to
circulate the amount of air
in a room this size. These
fans do not keep the warm air
close to the floor in the occupied
area during the heating season.
The Physical Trail
From our research, we found the Heritage Trail to
be a red painted line with a corresponding map
that one could pick up at various places along the
trail. The trail itself can be confusing to follow
for two reasons. First, the paint on the sidewalk
and street is worn away in some areas and can be
difficult to decifer especially at intersections.
Signage
Because of the lack of consistent signage, and no
signage that relates exclusively to the trail, the
historically significant sites and buildings are lost
withing the long list of retail, cultural, and tourist
sites found on the map.
An easily navigated and clearly marked
Historic Trail, which highlights the history and
architecture of Salem will provide the visitor with
an appreciation for the richness and depth of the
City.
Our Proposal
We propose converting the existing trail to a line with permanent
material, such as stone, and creating a map for the visitor to hold and
signage that matches the map for the visitor to follow through the city.
Following is a proposed tourist brochure and proposed signage to use
in town.
The Heritage Trail
This part of our project examines that existing Heritage Trail and the
assets and challenges that we observed while walking it.
UU Salem Church . Historic Preservation and Sustainability
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Signage to identify an
historic building
Signage to orient a visitor
and indicate direction
Shape of direction
indicating signage
Shape of direction
indicating signage
Proposed Signage
UU Salem Church . The Development of Historic Trail
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Salem HiStorical SiteS
Maritime History Sites in Salem
Witchcraft Trial Sites in Salem
Architectural History in Salem
The town where the Witchcraft Trials of 1692 occured, Salem
is home to buildings and sites of this dramatic moment in
history.
Salem is appreciated for its surviving and outstanding exam-
ples of First Period Architecture (1626-1725), and Federal Era
Architecture (1780-1830).
During the 18th and early 19th Centuries, Salem was one of
the busiest ports on the East Coast. Many sites highlighting
this period of seafaring, trade and wealth are open to the
public to appreciate this time in Salemâs history.
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UU Salem Church . The New Historic Trail
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1 Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street
Most important repository of Salemâs
maritime documents and artifacts.
Orginally the East India Marine Society
(1799), then the Peabody Museum. It
merged with the Essex Institute (1992).
2 Pickering Wharf
Derby Street
Largest of the Pre-Revolutionary
Wharves.
3 Salem Maritime Historic Site:
Derby Street
Maintained by the National Park
Service, this site includes two wharves,
the customs house, a merchant vessel,
and three former merchant houses.
4 Old Town Hall
The former site of the Derby mansion,
home of Salemâs greatest merchant
and Americaâs first millionaire.
5 Turner House
54 Turner Street
The oldest of Salemâs merchant
mansions.; built for Capt. John Turner.
Today known as the House of the
Seven Gables.
1 Site of Salem Gaol:
The site of the jail where accused
witches awaited trial and sometimes
death.
2 Salem Witch Museum:
Housed in the former Second Church
building, the museum offers a multi-
media presentation of the story of the
Witch Trials of 1692.
3 Jonathan Corwin House:
2/1 310 Essex Street
The home of magistrate Jonathan
Corwin who examined and sentenced
suspected witches.
4 Peabody Essex Museum: This
museum houses the largest collection
of documents related to the witch
trials.
5 Salem Witch Trials Memorial and
Old Burying Point:
The site of the oldest cemetery in
Salem and the site of the memorial
to the Witch Trial victims, erected in
1992.
1 Pickering House:
18 Broad Street (1651)
Oldest house in Salem
and example of First
Period Architecture;
Oldest house to be lived
in by 10 generations of
one family.
2 Jonathan Ward
House:
Brown Street (1684)
Example of First Period
Architecture.
3 Turner House:
54 Turner Street (1668)
Home of the captain
John Turner, First Period
Architecture;
Made famous by
Nathaniel Hawthorne as
The House of the Seven
Gables.
4 Crowninshield-
Bentley House:
126 Essex Street (1727)
Salemâs best example
of Georgian Colonial
architecture. Home to
the diarist Wm Bentley.
5 Derby House:
168 Derby Street (1762)
The oldest brick house
in Salem, a Georgian
Colonial, and home
to Elias Hasket Derby,
the first millionaire in
6 Hawkes House:
174 Derby Street (1780)
Georgian Colonial
designed by Samuel
McIntire.
7 First Universalist
Church:
211 Bridge Street (1808)
Federal Style church,
attributed to Samuel
McIntire;
Oldest continuously
used church building in
Salem.
8 Hamilton Hall:
9 Chestnut Street (1805)
McIntire designed
Federal Style Social and
Community Meeting
Hall.
9 Gardner-Pingree
House:
128 Essex Street (1805)
One of Samuel
McIntireâs best
preserved designs; built
for the merchant John
Gardner.
10 Custom House:
176 Derby Street (1819)
Federal Style Custom
House, in use until 1930.
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