ARCHITECTURAL VISUALIZATION
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Architectural CG Animation
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Interior Rendering
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Exterior Rendering
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Virtual Tour
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Professional Work
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Darya Commercial Complex
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Residential to Institutional Conversion
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Kazakhstan Memorial Pantheon
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Courtyard Revitalization
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Shopping Center Development
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Residential Complex
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Multi-Tenant Complex
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Academic Studies
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Frayed & Refined
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Radical Interiority in Architecture
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Helio_Memorial
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
I am a skilled Architectural Designer & Visualization artist with expertise in proposing unique architectural concepts through innovative designs, 3D visualizations, and precise technical drawings.
My career in architecture has been defined by balancing the artistry of creativity with a deep technical understanding of the built environment while embracing emerging technologies to inspire and drive new ideas.
As a Designer, I have had the privilege of contributing to a diverse range of projects across various countries, scales, and all stages of design. This includes significant work in both architecture and interior design, which has broadened my perspective and sharpened my adaptability in addressing complex and unique design challenges. I am in the final stages of becoming a licensed architect, with extensive experience in multiple typologies—including commercial retail, hospitality, residential, and interior projects—spanning all phases of development. My well-rounded expertise allows me to adapt seamlessly to any project, solve challenges holistically, and approach design with strategic and creative precision.
As an Architectural Visualization Artist, I specialize in crafting immersive and engaging visual experiences, including interior and exterior renderings, 3D animations, virtual tours, and virtual reality environments. By blending advanced 3D visualization skills with a strong architectural design foundation, I transform complex concepts into visually compelling and realistic environments. My expertise in digital art pipelines, industry-leading software, and techniques such as real-time rendering with Unreal Engine allows me to create impactful visuals that enhance spatial perception and emotional engagement. Through a combination of technical precision and storytelling, I bring designs to life in ways that captivate clients and audiences alike.
ARCHITECTURAL VISUALIZATION
I specialize in creating high-quality 3D Animations, Still Images, and Virtual Tours that bring architectural concepts to life. By leveraging real-time rendering technology, I streamline production workflows, enabling flexible revisions to align seamlessly with your vision.
Images are a cornerstone of architectural representation, but they should go beyond simply showcasing materials and design. My approach is to craft visuals that tell a story—capturing the essence of a space, evoking its unique narrative, and breathing life into it. A well-rendered image or animation transcends physical attributes, offering insights and emotions that resonate deeply with viewers.
I provide customized solutions, including cinematic presentations, interactive tours, and immersive VR experiences. Whether you need captivating visuals to engage clients or a precise representation of your project, my goal is to deliver work that communicates your vision effectively and leaves a lasting impression.
All designs presented here are created by me unless otherwise specified.
Visualization Work for Module Housing
Architectural CG Animation
Interior Rendering
Exterior Rendering
Virtual Tour
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Visualization Work for MMA Architecture
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Professional Work
My journey as an architectural designer has been shaped by a blend of creative vision, technical expertise, and global experience. I have had the privilege of contributing to diverse projects across various companies and collaborating with a wide range of clients. These experiences have sharpened my ability to adapt to unique challenges, craft innovative solutions, and deliver designs that consistently exceed expectations.
My exposure to leading firms such as KRDS Design Studio, Xefirotarch, and MMA Architecture, along with providing visualization services for Morphosis Architecture and designing for other clients through my own practice, has further honed my skills and versatility as a designer. Working with teams of various scales and managing my own clients has also developed essential soft skills, including effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving—qualities that are integral to delivering successful design outcomes.
Tehran
Commercial Complex
KRDS Studio
At KRDS, we designed a commercial complex on one of Tehran's major streets. The mass study was quite straightforward since it was located in a wealthy neighborhood. The client asked us to optimize our design for the maximum number of stores, so the floor plan was kept simple, featuring limited underground parking and two rows of escalators on either side of the building. We also included a centrally located escalator to easily guide customers from the first floor to the various stores on the upper levels, ultimately leading to a food court situated on the rooftop.
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We knew we needed an iconic facade that would define this building, focusing on seamlessly integrating the facade with the roof to create a distinctive and innovative design. Additionally, we established a relationship between the facade and the floor plan, resulting in several interesting voids. Since it was a misfit, we also created connections between different floors, enhancing the overall flow and experience of the space.
Responsibilities:
Participated in all aspects of design and development.
Team:
Kourosh Rafiey, Mohammad Solei, Saeid Iranpour
Residential to Institutional Conversion
KRDS Studio
While at KRDS Studio, we transformed a residential building into an institutional space—the headquarters of a bank. The bank purchased a residential building that was under development, which had initial structural elements and flooring in place, and asked us to design an iconic façade. The design, inspired by the secure nature of a bank, envisioned the structure as a wrapped box with metal ribbons, symbolizing a netted texture that unifies the chaotic urban fabric. The façade features a modern interpretation of the traditional Iranian "Karbandi" structure, with interweaving lines rotated horizontally to emphasize the horizon, balancing representation and abstraction.
I used various parametric design techniques in Grasshopper to ensure we achieved the final aesthetic results. At the same time, I had to ensure that we followed a logic that made it easy to construct the façade. Later, I applied that Grasshopper logic to develop construction documents for building all of the metal panels.
Responsibilities:
Participated in all aspects of design and
development.
Team:
KRDS Studio, Kourosh Rafiey,
Mohammad Solei, Saeid Iranpour
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Kazakhstan Memorial Pantheon
Inspired by Kazakhstan's diverse landscapes, the Memorial Pantheon is designed to blend seamlessly with the environment. The site features a central hill that symbolizes the natural terrain, with the Pantheon extending towards the Kabanbai Batyr Memorial, positioned as a focal point on the north side. The design is inspired by the Issyk Kurgan burial mounds, with flowing lines and a hill-shaped roof that symbolize both the world and those buried within.
The structure is divided into two sections: one under a large concrete roof supported by 20 symbolic columns, representing the connection between the burials below and the trees above. A central dome allows light to beam into the Pantheon's heart, creating a mysterious, symbolic atmosphere. The crypt features 42 burials with an underground connection to the Garden Crypt.
Responsibilities:
Participated in all aspects of design and development.
Team:
KRDS Studio, Kourosh Rafiey, Mohammad Solei, Sharam Zargham
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Courtyard Revitalization
MMA Architecture
At MMA Architecture, we were tasked with revitalizing an old courtyard and introducing a new restaurant to attract more foot traffic. The main idea was to design new elements that complement the existing features while addressing the new needs of the space. Later, I focused on creating key elements and the final layout to showcase the potential of the area, providing a proof of concept aimed at drawing more visitors. Subsequently, I worked on translating this design into a set of drawings to obtain city approval.
Responsibilities:
Participated in design development and visualization of the project’s potential.
Shopping Center Development
MMA Architecture
This project involved the design and development of a vibrant shopping center in a Los Angeles neighborhood, centered around the concept of creating a secondary pedestrian walkway to draw customers through the space and enhance accessibility.
The project presented unique challenges, including navigating complex code and zoning requirements. My contributions included producing all technical drawings necessary for city approval, collaborating with senior architects to address design and compliance questions, and iterating through multiple rounds of revisions.
I played a key role in facade design and development, material selection, and adding detailed design elements to various parts of the project. Additionally, I created 3D visualizations, elevations, and documentation for the entitlement package, ensuring a comprehensive and visually compelling presentation of the project.
Responsibilities:
Developed detailed drawings for city approval.
Assisted with material selection and design detailing.
Created final project visualizations to highlight its potential.
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Residential Complex
MMA Architecture
At MMA Architecture, I collaborated with a senior architect to explore the feasibility of a residential complex in a Los Angeles neighborhood. My main responsibility was to create all the necessary drawings and diagrams needed for city approval, ensuring the project complied with local regulations. Additionally, I designed the building's façade on-site, as well as two other pad buildings within the development, making sure the design language remained consistent throughout the entire project.
Multi-Tenant Complex
MMA Architecture
This project involved designing two pad buildings as part of a larger complex in a Los Angeles neighborhood. The primary goal was to seamlessly integrate the new structures with the existing buildings we had previously designed and constructed on the same site.
In collaboration with the site planner and another designer, I produced all required documentation, including floor plans, roof plans, sections, and detailed drawings for city approval and construction. I focused on ensuring compliance with local regulations while maintaining design consistency across the complex.
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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Academic Studies
My academic journey has laid a solid foundation for my career as an architectural designer. I hold a Master of Architecture (M.Arch) and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Fiction & Entertainment in Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), where I explored the intersection of storytelling, technology, and design. Additionally, my Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from Danesh Pajoohan University strengthened my technical understanding of architecture and engineering principles.
Beyond formal education, I have remained committed to continuous learning and professional growth. I am in the final stages of becoming a licensed architect, having passed five out of six ARE exams. Additionally, I pursued advanced training at the Gnomon School to master real-time rendering with Unreal Engine, further enhancing my expertise in cutting-edge visualization techniques. This dedication to ongoing education ensures I remain at the forefront of design innovation and technology.
Frayed & Refined
Thesis Project, Master's Degree (SCI-Arc)
Frayed & Refined is an architectural extension concept for the Louvre Museum and Tuileries Garden. This project explores the defamiliarization of recognizable structures by extending the Louvre's wings with primitive forms, which are then distorted through techniques such as squeezing, tearing, and wrinkling. These alterations blur the monumentality of the Louvre, creating a painterly effect that introduces a new sense of coherency to the architecture.The project critiques traditional notions of nature within architecture, challenging the historical ideal by reinterpreting structure and form.
Special Thanks: Hernan Diaz Alonso, Marcelyn Gow (Advisors)
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Radical Interiority in Architecture
Studio Project, Master's Degree (SCI-Arc)
This project explores 'hollow monoliths,' crafting an immersive architectural environment through voids, liners, habitable poche, nested objects, and ground extrusions to evoke hollowness. Inverting traditional architectural priorities, the design emphasizes interior complexity, offering a fresh take on architecture.
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Proposal for Los Angeles Courthouse:
We reimagined the courthouse as a flexible space, moving away from its rigid form. The design manipulates scale and uses glass with varying transparency to create a dialogue between the interior and the city. A floating container interacts with the ground, challenging gravity and scale. Inside, clear circulation loops connect courtrooms to towers via bridges, transforming the courthouse into a nested world within the urban landscape.
Responsibilities:
Participated in all aspects of the project, including design, development, and presentation.
Team:
Mohammad Solei, Yasamin Fathi
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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Technical drawing is a vital aspect of the architectural process, serving as the bridge between creative ideas and their realization in the built environment. For me, understanding how we construct our surroundings is as important as the initial design itself. I approach design development with a commitment to precision, ensuring that every detail is thoughtfully considered and effectively communicated.
By focusing on how materials, structures, and systems come together, I strive to create designs that are not only visually compelling but also practical and buildable. This process involves collaboration with engineers, contractors, and clients to translate concepts into comprehensive technical drawings that guide every stage of construction.
My dedication to understanding the complexities of building strengthens my ability to deliver designs that seamlessly merge innovation and functionality, ensuring that each project contributes meaningfully to the environment we inhabit.
In this SCI-Arc case study, 3D visualization played a crucial role in streamlining design, saving time, and reducing costs—an approach you may want to consider for your own projects.
Inspired by plastic surgery and MRI techniques, we applied slicing, peeling, and cutting methods to create dynamic, multidimensional representations of the courthouse's structure, materials, and energy systems. The Main Cutaway Drawing showcased intricate details influenced by aerospace precision and covered aspects from cost analysis to AIA requirements.
Responsibilities:
Participated in all aspects of design and development.
Team:
Mohammad Solei, Nithya Subramaniam, Connor McMahan, Hyoseon Park, Claudia Wainer
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The truss system will be constructed with lightweight steel framing for a long-span superstructure. The core above consists of a lightweight steel braced frame to reduce the load on the truss below, allowing for a column-free floor plan that suits the courtroom program.
All other cores are made of concrete shear walls for vertical load-bearing and lateral stability. A concrete flat-plate system is used to lower the floor-to-floor height by reducing the thickness of the floor plates, enabling connection to the adjacent load-bearing exterior concrete wall.
