A portfolio for a post graduate study for architecture. Uses Adobe Photoshop and Indesign in combination. Design and construction projects.

1. A I M A N
PORTFOLIO
SELECTED WORKS 2022
A I J A Z

2. [Cover photo]
The choice of the cover photo has two
reasons; Þrstly, it sets the precedence of using
a lot of hand drawn sketches and drawings
in the portfolio and secondly, the image is a
reßection of the tangled world we live in.
CONTENTS
[1].....[STUDENT PROJECT] GHALIB LIBRARY 2010
Thesis project for relocation of Ghalib Library in North Nazimabad
[2].....[STUDENT PROJECT] HOUSING FOR PROFESSORS 2008
A project to house university professors located in Gulistan-e-Jauhar Karachi
[3].....[STUDENT PROJECT] MALIR HALT STATION 2010
A prototypical halt for Karachi Circular Train network
[4].....ZERU COMPETITION 2018
Competition entry for ZERU- Residential Unit competition. The competition was
organized by the International Collaboration OfÞce ICO, at the Faculty of Engineering
Ain Shams University, in partnership with the University of East London. The brief was to
design a “Typical Zero Energy Residential Unit” to help in developing the sustainable
development within the building sector in Egypt.
[5].....RESIDENCE OF MR & MRS AIJAZ 2015
500 sq yards home located in DHA Karachi.
[6].....RESIDENCE OF MR & MRS NASIR 2013
550 sq yards home located in Cantt. Karachi.
[7]..... [STUDENT PROJECT] METROPOLE MULTI USE COMPLEX 2009
A complex program of shopping mall, ofÞces, and hotel in Saddar, Karachi.

3. [1] GHALIB LIBRARY
The thesis was to translate regional architecture into contemporary form
in order to reinstate a dying neighborhood. The program and design both
incorporated taking something old and turning it into a place that the youth
can relate to.
In order to bridge the
disconnection with tradition;
elements of space and design
(the gali, the bazaar, the
maidan, the jharoka) were
re-enacted to derive an
“abstract regional” urban
space.
The design aim for the library was to be
a visual marker for the neighbourhood.
A unique form was derived by site
geometry; visual lines; and wind and
solar paths. The surrounding activities
permeate into the site in order to have
constant dialogue with people.
A constant connection with users is
also maintained by opening up in
unexpected places; meshing and
intersection of space; using elevated
and depressed planes.
The Ghalib Library Collection is
relocated on the entire second ßoor.

4. 4. Sun Diagram: The diagram shows the
sun path and wind direction. These were
crucial to the development of massing for
the library.
3. Solid/Void & Neighbourhood: A
number of catchment areas have been
identiÞed; the apartments and nearby
residents; nearby schools and universities;
adjacent park users; and catchment from
commercial activities near to site.
2. Transport: Highly accessible site, with
many bus stops and pedestrian ways.
A pedestrian bridge connects both the
sides of the main road. A good mix of
neighbourhood, lots of apartments nearby
with commercial activities on ground ßoor.
1. Location diagram: The site is situated
in Nazimabad block 4. One of the
objectives is to relocate Ghalib Library
that has historical value in terms of its
collection and emotional value, but not
as an architectural icon. The Annu bhai
ground is an active cricket pitch used by
the residents regularly.
KEY:
Commercial
Ghalib Library
Education
Eateries
Houses (low rise)
Cricket Ground
Mosques
Government
Hospitals
Apartments
Bus Stop
Bridge
Minor Access
Major Access
Site Analysis

5. The idea was to create an enjoyable and
relaxed community. In this housing scheme
row houses are staggered to create spaces
in-between that create opportunities for
neighbors to meet. There is a clear distinction
from vehicular and pedestrian trafÞc for safety.
This encourages pedestrian culture as well as
cultivates and strengthens communal ties. The
placement of townhouses and apartments was
also contextually according to wind and sun
path.
The open green spaces, or relief spaces are
extremely important in the design. They have
a gradation of privacy from the very private
interior courtyard, to the mohallahs or cluster
parks, and then the communal larger park.
HOUSING FOR
PROFESSORS
[2]

6. MALIR HALT PROJECT
This prototypical halt station caters to
Karachi circular station. This service is
primarily for the working class to get to
the city centre for employment and
vice versa
The aim is to simultaneously serve as a
new landmark to make a new through
station that also acts as the nucleus of
a new proposed community centre.
The conceptual terms of ßuidity,
velocity and lightness were the
design aesthetics. This new investment
should enhance the spatial quality
of the immediate urban context and
offer its facilities as a contribution to
the cultural life of the surrounding
communities.
[3]

7. KHUD KAFEEL-HOUSING THE MASSES
One should not underestimate what can be achieved when we try. Housing
and shelter is one of the most basic or primary instinct that man can provide
for Itself. And this is what housing for the masses should be; simple kit of parts
that can be set up by the owner itself. The idea is to be ‘khud kafeel’ mean-
ing self-reliant not only in the style of living but from the very beginning of this
process.
LOCATION:
Concept design is based
in Helwan, Egypt. It comes
under semi arid zone;
Characterised by high
Summer temperatures
And mild winters.
Utility walls connect
all the ßoors,enabling
grey water
management.
North facade has
maximum
fenestrations,
facing wind direction.
The solar roof orientation
of apartments is
accordingly
to produce maximum
Solar electricity.
South-West facade
and South-East facade
has thicker insulation
and textured surface
Vegetable garden
facing the south sun,
utilising its energy for
producing food.
Every apartment is less
than one module away;
this ensures that the sun,
which is essential for the
working of these apart-
ments is not blocked.
This typology of clusters
gives maximum density
while still paving a path
for transport link.
CLUSTER PLAN
AND MASSING
PLAN KEY:
1. ENTRANCE LOBBY
2. CAR GARAGE 9. FAMILY BATHROOM
3. STORE 10. BEDROOM
4. MACHINE ROOM 11. DINING
(MOTOR, SOLAR BATTERY) 12. KITCHEN
5. RECYCLING AREA 13. LOUNGE
6. VEGETABLE GARDEN 14. SOLAR ROOF
AND TERRACE 15. OVERHEAD WATER
7. MASTER BEDROOM TANK
8. MASTER BATHROOM 16. LAUNDRY AREA
APPROXIMATE AREA OF ONE APARTMENT
(INCLUDES STAIRS): 1505 SQFT
[4]

8. MR AND MRS AIJAZ
RESIDENCE
[5]
Home to a small family set in a semi-
arid climate, with a consistent and
cool wind direction. The program
was quite extensive, as two units
of household were to be housed;
each having one complete ßoor.
The linearity of the plot is enhanced
by elongating the sequence from
formal to semi-formal to private
areas. The front garden is minimised
in order to carve a private courtyard
linking the different segments of
the linear path of spaces. The
placement of the courtyard uses
the wind direction to naturally
ventilate the interiors.
The courtyard over time has
become a working example of
a green ecosystem being home
to many creatures, promoting
symbiosis between the built and
natural environment.
The stream of photos are taken at 15-min
interval from 11 30 am onwards on an
Autumn day. It shows how the sun creates
a magical show of shade and shadow
everyday.
The feature wall of the courtyard was
custom designed using precast concrete
tiles. The unique triangular geometry can
be used to create multiple patterns to
make different creations.

9. The project is for a young
couple with a small family.
They wanted their home
to have multiple thresholds
and to give priority to their
private lounging areas
rather than formal guest
areas. Taking advantage
of the wind direction to
ventilate the home was
of utmost importance.
Thus, a courtyard acts as
a wind catcher in plan.
This courtyard is a spatial
extension of their lounge
and dining; and a visual
extension of the formal
area; linking all the spaces
together.
MR AND MRS NASIR
RESIDENCE
[6]

10. The project brief and program was very extensive. Three
different uses were set; a shopping mall, ofÞces, and a hotel.
The site is located on Metropole in the hub of the Saddar area.
It is surrounded by all three functions in various capacities.
The high trafÞc demanded an efÞcient entry and exit point. All
three programs were to function independently, therefore each
has its own service dock access as well as separate drop-off
and entries for its users.
The ofÞce tower acts as a marker for the site, being visible from
the bridge nearby. The sun path and views from site dictated
its facade design. The open to air plaza for retail was crucial in
the design as it buffers the trafÞc noise all around and secondly
provides open spaces for events and carnivals.
METROPOLE MULTI USE COMPLEX
[7]

11. Typical Hotel
Plan
Typical OfÞce
Plan
Ground Floor Plan
Section B
Section A
Elevation