2019-6 & 7  |  Kish Stop

In order to improve the transportation infrastructure in Kish Island, we were assigned the project of designing regular and enclosed stations.
we proposed more than ten alternatives for the stations to the client. Three of these designs were selected for construction. I used Lumion extensively to present our ideas.

2019-12 to 2020-2  |  Motel Ghoo

We presented two design options for the commercial center at Motel Ghoo beach (now known as Salman Shahr)as part of a competition. Our proposals were based on an analysis of users' behavior and their circulation in the architectural space, and the functions of surrounding structures, as well as the potential view of the beach and ocean. My knowledge of advanced modeling and algorithmic design was essential in achieving our goals in this project.

2018-5 & 6  |  Kish Artificial Island

In this animation project, I had to depict the purpose of the project, which was to build an artificial island in the northeast of Kish Island, by showing the excavation and embankment process, vehicle and pedestrian access points, the master plan of the project and distribution of different functions and buildings.

2020-4  |  Aluminum Panels Unroll

The input data in this project was the geometric position of the quadrilaterals of the finished surface of the facade panels in the form of a 3D mesh. The client desired panel construction documents that included the cutting and folding lines of aluminum sheets for all panels.
With the algorithm I developed, I was able to unroll all 830 panels and prepare the necessary documents, including automatic dimensioning, sheet naming and numbering, and map guides, in less than four days. Most of the time was spent preparing the algorithm. If this process was to be done manually it would have needed a lot of man power and time and most importantly it could have been done only once. The parametric nature of this process allows for changes to be made quickly, such as altering the length and bending angle of flaps. Additionally, the client can reuse this algorithm for similar projects.
Architectural computing saves a lot of resources and time, and also makes the process more flexible and reusable.

2018-5 & 6  |  Adaptive Building Envelope

In the spring of 2018, Dahi Studio received an invitation from the Scientific Association of Architecture at Bualisina University of Hamedan to conduct a workshop on responsive facades. This workshop was a significant milestone for me as it marked my first experience as a lecturer in such an event. To prepare for the course, I quickly familiarized myself with the fundamental principles of electronics, programming the Arduino microprocessor, and the functioning of various motors like DC, Servo, and Stepper motors as well as basics of circuit design.
During the workshop, the participants designed plywood made window shades models that responded to changing lighting conditions to test their ideas. They used lumen meter modules and mostly Servo motors. We helped the program their Arduino microprocessors and making their circuits to achieve their desired results. In the end, with the help of the participants, we created a louver structure that served as a shade for one of the university's windows. All in all this workshop was a priceless experience for us as instructors and hopefully for the Buali University students as well.

Role: Instructor and responsible for designing and creating the circuit board and building the motorized parts of the final structure

2019-11 & 12  |  Robotism

During the ten-day Robotism workshop held at the University of Tehran, participants focused on learning about computational design and robotic fabrication. The workshop utilized a KUKA KR6 robotic arm with a KRC2 controller. As the instructor, I had to master the principles of programming and operating the robot two weeks before the workshop, so I could effectively teach the participants.
The workshop started with an explanation of KRL Syntax and generating G-Codes, followed by several basic exercises to teach the concept of paths and target plane orientation in robot simulation. We also demonstrated the robot's capabilities with light painting using a simple LED placed on the robot's head, which yielded fascinating results. In the next exercise, students were asked to design simple arrangements of wooden pieces with specific sizes and numbers, and assemble them using the pick-and-place technique. The goal was to ensure that the pieces remained stable throughout the assembly process without the need for screws or glue.
Once the teams had completed introductory tasks and were familiar with practical challenges such as properly defining planes to prevent collisions with the robot arm, as well as installation of pneumatic gripper and air pump, they began designing a pavilion on a one-to-one scale. All the proposals were assessed, and one was ultimately chosen for the final project. Modifications were also made to finalize the design.

Role: Workshop coordinator, instructor and responsible for writing the KRL codes and robot operation

2021-5 to 2021-11  |  Bamboo Bam

The workshop aimed to cover five key research areas, including material study, sustainability, computational design, form-finding, structural design, and digital fabrication. Instructors and collaborators from different institutions and backgrounds including me were gathered together to share our skills and experiences. Several systems were proposed, and after evaluating them based on visual elegance, ease of fabrication and assembly, structural performance, durability, and cost, a handful of them were shortlisted as final candidates. The elected system was prototyped and refined, and students were encouraged to participate in form design using either form-finding methods or freehand designs. The final form was then selected based on votes. To visualize the design in LOD 400, the team used BIM modeling to perform clash detection prior to fabrication and extract fabrication data. The result was a fully detailed 3D model that included labels for each element, which could also be used as a coordination model in the assembly process. Additionally, the team created shop drawings of the nodes and handles. These parts were to be milled from plywood sheets with a 3-axis CNC machine. For the drilling stage of the bamboo poles, I designed and fabricated a custom rotary tool mostly out of plywood. I also built a harmonic drive for the rotator using 3D printed and laser-cut parts, ball bearings, a stepper motor, and an Arduino board. The team then used the rotary axis and the correct tool path to start drilling the poles with the CNC milling machine. The rotation angles of each pole were retrieved from the BIM model previously prepared in Grasshopper. I wrote an algorithm to generate the Arduino program for each rotation using this information.

Role: Instructor and responsible for design and construction of custom rotary tool and Arduino programming

Lecturer at IASS (International Conference on Spatial Structures) 2021: "Post-Covid Hands-On Workshop"

2019-3 & 4  | Nexorade

During this workshop, students studied the nexorade structure, aiming to design and construct a similar structure. Initially, they tried to comprehend the logic behind the nexorade. Then, they developed their designs using digital fabrication tools and produced them in real size. For the final structure, all parts of this structure were made of 12mm thick plywood, which was cut using CNC milling machine, and then assemble using nail gun. I was one of the instructors in this workshop. We introduced the basics of digital fabrication and the software and hardware tools, such as Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, CNC milling, and Laser Cutter.

Role: Instructor and responsible for design refinement and fabrication of the structure

2019-8 & 9  |  Surface Active Structures

In this workshop, we aimed to create two different structures by examining surface active and bending active structures. To start, we studied the materials and their behavior to develop ways to shape them.
We used digital fabrication tools to design and produce the structures at a real scale. All parts of the structures were made of plywood with thicknesses of 3 and 6 mm. Both final structures were bent to their shapes by applying force and utilizing the elastic properties of the materials.

Role: Instructor and responsible for fabrication of the structure

2021-11 & 12  |  Bending Active Structures

The workshop's main output is a pavilion, situated in the courtyard of the Bagh-Melli campus. The pavilion is constructed using strip-like elements that are connected in two perpendicular directions, creating a three-dimensional bent in space that is stabilized in the same way. The final shape is achieved by assembling these pieces together.
To begin with, this form was digitally modeled using Grasshopper software. The unroll of each piece was then plotted. Additionally, some members were produced as stitching plates for these smaller parts to create a U-shaped form and bind the U-shapes together.

Role: Instructor and supervisor of fabrication process

2022-1 & 2  |  3D Printed Structures

The focus of the workshop was on teaching the art of computational design and digital fabrication of spatial structures using 3D printing technology. I delivered a lecture on various 3D printing technologies and methods, and also prepared a tutorial video on how to print with an FDM printer. The students started with simple object fabrication, then designed & fabricated joints and nodes. An algorithm was meticulously developed to convert the wire mesh into a LOD400 BIM model to retrieve the most accurate fabrication data. Finally, all the joints were 3D printed, and the structure was assembled in a single day.

Role: Workshop coordinator, instructor, responsible for BIM algorithm

2019-1 & 2  |  Responsive Window

For the responsive window shades, I designed and built the frame out of black Plexiglas. The walls of the frame were cut by a laser cutter. For the motorized parts, I utilized custom 3D-printed parts along with Servo motors. I developed the circuit using bread board, an LED, and a lumen meter module and programmed an Arduino Uno microprocessor the respond to the receiving light.
Writing the Arduino program was a challenging task. In order to eliminate the sensor noise and prevent the response to accidental events, like the shadow of a passing bird, I took the average of several inputs within a certain time range. It is worth noting that although I made the model of the window, the four triangular shades were not designed by me.

2018-9 & 10  |  5 Axis

One of our earliest digital fabrication projects was building a custom CNC machine. After acquiring our 3D printer, we decided to create a 5-axis CNC machine from scratch. I fine-tuned and optimized most of the parts in 3D modeling software, and then prepared the files for the printer. Following what I had learned, I 3D printed all the parts and assembled the CNC machine successfully. We even conducted some initial tests using an Arduino Mega as the microprocessor and stepper motors to control the first three axes.

2020-2 & 3  |  Table & Chair

To build these two chairs and the table I developed the primary sketch of the client. Based on that I made a revision and prepared the parts for assembly. I cut the profiles with a grinder machine and welded them together according the isometric documents with provided dimensions, then I applied the stainless coating and painted the profiles to build the chassis. Finally I connected the wooden parts with screws to the chassis and shipped the set to the client wrapped in bubble wrap.

2021-5  |  Tistoo

We were commissioned by Tistoo Group to design and build furniture pieces for their new venture of developing and selling simple household furniture. Among the various furniture designs we created, two shelves were included. We prepared all the necessary documents for cutting and assembling the parts. After carefully sanding the plywood parts, we applied a finishing coating to give it a polished look. This project helped us gain the confidence to produce wooden furniture for homes in the future.

2022-7 & 9  |  Bed & TV Table

I designed several pieces of furniture and accessories for our new home, including a bed and a TV table. I created all the intricate details and developed G-codes for the CNC milling machine. My wife and I did all the sanding and coating of the furniture ourselves, making it a valuable experience. Detail design has always been my favorite stage, and I took great care in designing the TV table parts so that they could be assembled without screws or connectors.

Master of Architecture
(2012-9 to 2015-3)

University of Tehran
College of Fine Arts
School of Architecture

2013-7  |  Banaye Iran

Banaye Iran was a project aimed at creating a building that could represent and exhibit Iran's culture and identity. As someone who has lived in Iran and studied its architecture for years, I proposed a semi-centric ascending structure inspired by one of its most iconic landmarks, Mount Damavand. The design is intended to welcome and embrace visitors while also paying tribute to the country's rich heritage.

2014-2  |  Nomad's Research Center

The Nomad's Research Center was a project aimed at designing a research center that would embody the Nomadic culture. I utilized the natural geography of the environment to position the building on a slope and opted for two vernacular materials, wood and clay, as the primary structure of the building. Additionally, I used nomadic woven fabric to cover the exterior spaces.

2015-3  |  Film Festival Center

In the final project of the master's course, due to my interest in the cinema industry, I proposed a permanent center for holding film festivals in Tehran. Never before had a predetermined location been reserved for such an important event. I approached the design of this center as a cinematographer, creating each plan as a scene in a coherent and intentional story. The entire structure of the building resembles a film strip, with a complex and dynamic shape that reflects the highs and lows of a plot.

2015-4 to 2016-3  |  Hakim Towers

During this period, I collaborated on the Hakim Towers also known as  Saman Faraz Towers project, where I created plaza alternatives and 3D models of the towers for further design assessments. Alongside preparing renders of the towers including above images, I also evaluated different curtain wall panel arrangements based on construction codes and proposed optimized options with minimal type variety using grasshopper algorithms.

2016-4 to 2016-10  |  Soor Esrafil Market

I applied my algorithmic design skills to my first large-scale project in Soor Esrafil Market, where I presented our concepts effectively.