RAFI TANIWAL PORTFOLIO

+6 (0) 432378490 rafi.afg@hotmail.com

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2013 - 2016

A sense of crisis has brought us together. What is merely offensive or disturbing today threatens life itself tomorrow. We are concerned over misuse of the environment and development which has lost all contact with the basic processes of nature A key to solving the environmental crisis comes from the field of landscape architecture, a profession dealing with the interdependence of environmental processes I. McHarg, C. Miller, G. Clay, C. Hammond, G. Patton, and J. Simonds. 1966. A Declaration of Concern.

Rafi Taniwal

B. Landscape Architecture Email: rafi.afg@hotmail.comPhone: 0432378490Address: 14 Astley Wynd Lynbrook 3975, Melbourne Victoria

Landscape Architecture is a vast imagination that reaches beyond the invisible boundaries and to my understanding its not about beau-tiful gardens but rather a system that acquires skills and knowledge to deal with social, cultural and environmental challenges . I am a recent graduate from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), studied Bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture. I am eager to learn more by looking getting an opportunity that will allow my passion and creativity to thrive. This portfolio exhibits the range of work I have completed over the past few years while demonstrating the array of skills and knowledge I have gained.

E D U C A T I O N2013 - 2016 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Royal Melbourne Institute of

Technology, Melbourne, VIC

2007 - 2012 High School VCE Certificate Dandenong High School, Dandenong, VIC

P E R S O N A L A T T R I B U T E SHonest, trustworthy, dependable and Strong communication skills, interact well with people and display a sense of humour, Attentive to instruction and ask questions when needed. Creative: good eye for aesthetics and symmetry.

S K I L L SExperience in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, AfterEffects, Autocad, Rhinoceros, Vray Rendering, Microsoft Office Drawing and sketching Artistic, reliable.

Language: Fluent in English, Pashto, Dari Urdu

R E L A T E D E X P E R I E N C E P R O J E C T

2some of my sketches

SHAPE: A multidisciplinary class, students from Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Property Evaluation were divided into groups of five to work collectively on the new Metro North CBD station project. The aim of the class was to allow students express their creativity and learning how to work in a team environment, negotiate working with other disciplines.

10/07/2016 - 21/10/2016

C O N T E N T SM E L B O U R N E a t m o S Q U A R EL O C A T I O N : M E L B O U R N E S Q U A R E , C O L L I N S S T R E E T D E S I G N S T U D I O 06 | 2016

C O M P O S E D S C E N E SL O C A T I O N : M A R I B Y R N O N G . V I C T O RI A D E S I G N S T U D I O 02 | 2013

C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 0 3 | 2015E X P L O R I N G B O U N D A R I E S

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E N V I R O N M E N T 3 L O C A T I O N : A L U M N I C O U R T Y A R D R M I T. V I C T O RI A E N V I R O N M E N T 3 | 2013

T R A N S F O R M A T I O NL O C A T I O N : N E W Y O R K N A T I V E P L A N T G A R D E N E L E C T I V E 0 1 | 2013

E C O T O N E L O C A T I O N : B U I L D I N G 8, L V L 8 R O O F T O P , R M I T U N I V E R S I T Y , V I C T O R I A E N V I R O N M E N T S 0 4 | 2 0 1 6

L A T E R A L R O O T SL O C A T I O N : B O W E N S T R E E T ( R M I T ) , V I C T O R I A D E S I G N S T U D I O 0 4 | 2 0 1 4

S H A P EL O C A T I O N : S W A N S T O N E S T R E E T ( R M I T ) , V I C T O R I A D E S I G N E L E C T I V E 0 2 | 2 0 1 6

C O M M U N I C A T I O N S 0 2 | 2015T O P O G R A P H I C I T E R A T I O N

M A P P I N GL O C A T I O N : A L T O N A V I C T O R I A S T U D I O 0 3 | 2014

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atmoSQUAREMELBOURNE

journey through a world of weather

Micro-climates of Melbourne Atmosquare, designed to simulate conditions in different environments around the world. Different locations offer operators the experience of exploration as they journey through the climates that the garden creates, with their own actions effecting the outcome. Each biome causes a different sensation to the individual and the experience brings people together through the activity of environmental discovery.

The fabric walls twist and widen to allow different levels of wind into each biome

Each panel of the roof rotates individually to allow the sunlight

to simulate world climatesThe foggers detect movement inside

the biome and create clouds that increase in size with more operators in

the area

SHADE WIND FOG

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atmoSQUAREMELBOURNE

journey through a world of weather

Micro-climates of Melbourne Atmosquare, designed to simulate conditions in different environments around the world. Different locations offer operators the experience of exploration as they journey through the climates that the garden creates, with their own actions effecting the outcome. Each biome causes a different sensation to the individual and the experience brings people together through the activity of environmental discovery.

The fabric walls twist and widen to allow different levels of wind into each biome

Each panel of the roof rotates individually to allow the sunlight

to simulate world climatesThe foggers detect movement inside

the biome and create clouds that increase in size with more operators in

the area

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For the analysis stage, it was done through digital sensors setup. Collecting date, in this the focus was on distinctive small climates with in the site.

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IFTTT Blynk Cool TermUsing these data collecting apps and Cool Term software allowed me to better understand human mood and interaction with the atmospheric condition and the built environment.

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Biome Locations

Steppe

Savanna

Rainforest

Grassland

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Desert

Through the site analysis I discovered a number of small distinctive areas where it had its own climate that differentiated from each other. from there my aim was to propose a system of microclimate that exhibits all these current microclimates of the site and to understand microclimate, I did some research into some distinctive microclimates around the world on bigger scale, understanding the atmospheric encounters of each microclimate. So I named each micro-climate within the site design proposal according to the its similarities with the Biomes on bigger scale.

Steppe Biome Alpine Biome Savanna BiomeGrasslands Biome Rainforest Biome Desert Biome

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Alpine Biome

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This diagram shows the evaporation of the fog stages, as it works with the sensors that detects move-ment.

Each panel rotates and twists according to the wind intensity and controlled by each climate biome.

Each Blade rotates 360 according to the sun movement and controlled by each climate biome.

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This storyboard shows the exploration of Melbourne atmoSQUARE design proposal, a journey through the exhibition of microclimates.

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Site analysis, looking at the traffic mainly.

Rearanging the current traffic in order to make the site bettter connected and open.

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Using Rhino, Grasshopper and photoshop to create this collage image of one of the underground bike tunnels access.

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Using Rhino, Grasshopper and Vray render to generate this image of one of the future North CBD stations access point.

EXPLORING BOUNDARIES

This project explores the notion of different boundaries in landscape Architecture and design through colour contrast and lines. Cantering on the practice of Jorinde Voigt, it provides a stimulus, a technique and a guiding tool for developing and extending individual projects undertaken during the course.

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EXPLORING BOUNDARIES

The drawings show the overlap of different boundaries within landscape architecture and how they interdependence despite their differences.

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COMPOSED SCENES

Journey through moments Journey through movements Journey within journeys Mad Men title sequence

A graphical analysis of Versailles garden promenades

This project is a focus of negotiation over the possibilities of an airport rail link covering an eight kilometre segment of Melbournes north western suburbs. Exploring the themes of sequencing, the journey implies a composition of events; an ensemble of moments, design actions and movements as space responding to the sites topography. The development centres on two specific precedents, Mad Mens title sequence and A graphical analysis of Versailles garden promenades by Catherine Sznt. By breaking down their design principles and elements, they are used as tools and techniques to compose a sequence of landscape interventions through cutting, extending, replying, etc.

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COMPOSED SCENES

Context: Provides setting for the journey.

Emotions: Calm, relaxed, excited as the journey begins.

Emotions: Dramatic feel begins as turn approaches.

Emotions: More dramatic as turn increases.

Line: Gradually returns from a curved line to a straight line.

Context: Journey approaches to an end, reflect and review.

Analysis of sequence de-velopment.

Score of sensory experiences.

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COMPOSED SCENES

Stoppage 4. Journey within journeys

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More dramatic as turn increases.

Topographic Model: Cutting contours by inserting broken pieces from a vase.

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COMPOSED SCENESThe specific frame from the precedent illustrates hierarchy and a dra-matic sensation as the protagonist falls rapidly. Therefore the intention of this stoppage is to compose a dramatic scene for viewers on the train (movement) and for visitors of the site (moments) by manipulating the topography. Several terraces are created in the process. The entrance to the stoppage is through manoeuvring a series of stairs. These series of stairs provide a journey for on goers where there are intervals throughout, offering breaks and contrasting viewpoints to experience the landscape.

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LATERAL ROOTS

Lateral Roots is to bring life to the trees of Bowen Street (RMIT University), unearthing their organic roots from beneath the ground. The objective of this project is to create a series of roots based on the characteristics of the Fraxinus excelsior. Roots from this particular tree grow horizontally due to its lateral root system. Through the methods of tessellating and 3D scanning, a mirrored sculpture of repeated triangles provide reflection to the surrounding area of Bowen Street including buildings, human movement, the sky and most importantly the entirety of the tree.

Embracing the tree root systems Tessellation technique Slow down foot traffic for students and staff

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LATERAL ROOTS

A 3D scan is used in order to capture the tree trunks unique form and shape. Through this a wireframe was constructed and processed into rhino where further models were tested using a variety of materials. With the different and unique forms of the tree, the reflection of the material allows viewers to capture the impression and involvement of elements occurring around site, continually slowing down foot traffic.

Developing root sculptures with other trees along Bowen Street

3D scan transported to Rhino

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LATERAL ROOTS

Showcasing the lateral position of both shallow and deep roots with the latter being the dominant presence in the project.

Tessellated triangles reflecting off ground giving another dimension to the tree.

Development model used from extracted wireframe.

Trial Models

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ECOTONE

Reduce greenhouse footprint Incorporate with drought tolerant plants

No artificial light

Ecotone comes as a response to RMITs Sustainable Urban Precincts Program. By converting the Building 8, Level 8 Balcony Rooftops event space, into an economical Green Infrastructure, the aim is to help reduce RMITs greenhouse footprint whilst shaping the future for the city of Melbourne. A range of vegetation plots which are self-sustainable in tough environmental conditions whilst also requiring minimal to no maintenance are selected. These different vegetation types are segmented along the site in a flowing fashion to allow for users to experience the sites biodiversity by physically experiencing the site or taking advantage of the different viewpoints that the design offers.

The Rocky Mountains

Sedum and Succulent Garden

Urban Agricultural Plot

The Meadow

The Grassland

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ECOTONEDifferent ecosystems naturally bleed into one another and operate together where the modules have been arranged as a gradient. There is no defining beginning or end to each plot type. This will allow a close investigation into how the biomes can operate together whilst being visually more cohesive from views both near and far. Through the Sustainable Urban Precincts Program (SUPP), RMIT is looking at an estimated reduction of water usage by up to 68 million litres and up to 239 million kilowatts of electricity over 8 years, by incorporating drought tolerant plants and a design that requires no artificial light. An Urban/Agricultural plot has been included in the site to accompany the RMIT Student Union: Greening RMIT initiative. This allows the site to be used and engaged with in a variety of ways by the students and staff of RMIT.

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ECOTONE TOPOGRAPHIC ITERATION

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The wireframe was extracted from the lofted surface below, then used drape tool to get a dramatic sharp surface to further show the ridges.

For this form the orginal lines were lofted and through loft opt-tions the uniform option was . to get sharp geometric layers

This form was orginally stright polylines that were truned into soft curve lines by turning the points on and rebuilding it. those lines were then highlighted and patched to create this form.

The last form created used the command ExtractWireframe from the lofted surface above, and then connected to grasshopper to get stright sharp layering form to show all the ridges.

Geometric Layers I was inspired by geometric layers within the landscape and wanted to replicate it by using singular curves, patches, draping and lofting. Then further iteratied it by taking it into Grasshopper. There was a lot of trialling done in Grasshopper to create the desired form.

References

Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA handbook for writers of research papers. 7th ed. New York : Modern Language Association of America, 2009.http://www.nwhgeopark.com/wp-con-tent/uploads/geology.jpg

Using Rhino to create dramatic forms, inspired by natural rock formation.

Wireframe was extracted from the lofted surface and then used drape tool to get a dramatic surface ridges.

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TOPOGRAPHIC ITERATION

The design brief requirement was to digitally create a dramatic change that is inspired by a specific phenomenon. And the design needed to have 2 functions. So through the free forms that were evoking the natural rocks formation I made a square grid using Rhino and then it was further refined through Grasshopper (attract points). The grid was fitted into the current site topography, and then further refined through rhino, as each circles became functional, some concrete seats and at the same time used as steps to avoid walking on the surface water, some polls that create small enclosed spaces, and then rocks on the highest point which is evoking the current topography of the site. The design is over all inspired by natural erosion phenomena.

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TOPOGRAPHIC ITERATION

The site is Melbourne Lincoln square, these rendered images were all achieved through using Rhino, Grasshopper and Vray softwares.

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ALUMNI COURTYARD

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TRANSFORMATIONBy placing the clear plastic bottle out in the sun, I wanted to experiment how much water it could collect through heat attraction.

The idea was inspired by a seed germination that I have done in the backyard, which had plastic bag over it to attract sun light and turns it into water for self-sustainable seed germination.

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clear plastic feature.

The design is circular clear plastic containers connected to one another, the design will attract sun heat and turn it into filtered water. The design is well sustainable solution to draught and at the same time the feature could also have aesthetics for art work.

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TRANSFORMATION

The idea of proposing the rock into the site was to evoke nature and allow people to utilize the space. Another proposal was to introduce bridge into the center of the site which allows people to physically engage with the main water feature. the metal wired bridge also allows tall wild grasses to grow through.

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Lasercut prototype of the contoured maps, showing a gradual erosion through natural phenomena.

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One of my drawings that explores mass and void of space.

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