"I am, first and foremost, a writer. Whether I use ink to bring life to fantasy or to bring meaning to reality is a matter of perspective."
Currently, I am a fourth year architecture student who is looking to deepen her understanding of this diverse field and all its principles. I am also very fond of writing, be it academia or fiction.
Marvi Mazhar & Associates, Karachi, PK, Architectural Intern
• Recreated architectural drawings, including elevations and site plans, using
visual data collected from the site.
• Engaged in a Heritage Site rehabilitation project at NAPA (a.k.a. the Hindu
Gymkhana), digitizing existing architectural drawings and mapping current
facades and site elements, with a focus on the heritage building.
• Demonstrated exceptional adaptability and remote collaboration skills by
independently creating elevational drawings and a comprehensive site plan
for a project situated in Hunza, known as the Wild Flower Inn.
• Leveraged client perspectives, visual photographs, and on-site videos to
extract critical information, resulting in accurate and detailed architectural
representations.
• Conducted site visits, documenting the building’s condition through visual
evidence and field notes for future analysis and surveys.
• Created panoramic views of various areas on the site by digitally stitching
together photographs, extracting architectural elements’ visual data.
Architecture Design Research Lab - Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, Karachi, PK, Undergraduate Research Assistant/ Folio Assistant
• Recognized for exceptional performance during a previous internship and
personally called back by the Research Associate at ADRL, Namra Khalid, to
collaborate once again.
• Conducted an evaluation and analysis of the accessibility of the Indus Valley
School of Art and Architecture campus, utilizing original plans to create a
model for basic accessibility standards in public spaces and institutes.
• Developed a systematic categorization of different areas, ramps, and
staircases, updating plans with recent renovations and identifying degrees of
inaccessibility within the campus.
• Researched and analyzed accessibility laws from over 20 countries,
gaining critical insights into how they address the needs of individuals with
disabilities.
• Collaborated as a Folio Assistant on Ar. Zohaib Zuby’s published folio,
“Fozia’s House: An Experiment for Affordable Design in Allahwala Town.” (https://www.indusvalley.edu.pk/storage/file/cHpkbZPefiCwXF4is8jWv7UaIe9QGaE5cR5chQQn.pdf)
• Created visual graphics depicting various house typologies and contributed to
the composition of written aspects, including the glossary and bibliography,
as well as the infographics.
Architecture Design Research Lab - Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, Karachi, PK, Undergraduate Research Assistant
• Developed and implemented an algorithmic approach to efficiently compile and
organize architectural data.
• Conducted in-depth analysis and organization of demographic and partypology
data, providing valuable insights for urban planning projects.
• Digitized cartographical data of Karachi across multiple timeframes.
• Utilized online resources to identify and analyze key urban features, such
as katchi abadis (informal settlements) and encroachments, informing
architectural interventions and community-oriented design strategies.
