PORTFOLIO ARCHITECTURE MINAHIL DAR Minahildar13@gmail.com
TABLE OF CONTENT The Learning Grove ----- A Pre and Middle School for Growing Minds The Healing Sancturay --- A 100 Bed Hospital Mobile Heathcare ----- A Primary Care Heath Facility Kinetex ----- Iapex Installation
NARRATIVE The Folded Weave explores architecture as a dynamic fabric a structure that folds, unfolds, and reweaves itself according to need, site, and season. Inspired by the logic of weaving, the design transforms bamboo frames and fabric membranes into an interlaced system of strength and softness. Each bamboo module acts as a woven strand — light, repeatable, and jointed while fabric panels form the flexible skin that breathes and protects. When assembled, these elements interlock like threads, forming a self-supporting textile architecture; when disassembled, they fold flat, ready to move where care is needed. CONCEPT “Folded Weave Architecture in Motion” EXPLODED PRESPECTIVE LAMINATED BAMBOO FLOORING COTTON FABRIC PTFE FABRIC GRID PLAN MOBILE HEALTHCARE MINAHIL DAR ENTRANCE EXAMINATION ROOM CONSULTATION ROOM RECEPTION 18' 8' A A' EXAMINATION ROOM 8' 2' 4 WAY ELBOW 3 WAY ELBOW BUTTERFLY SKREW MOVEABLE PIVOT LAMINATED BAMBOO FLOOR 1” BAMBOO POLE 2” PLAN SECTION A-A’ ELEVATION DIFFERENT WAYS OF PLANNING PROJECT BRIEF Design a 120–150 sq. ft. mobile healthcare clinic focused on primary care services, including the treatment of common illnesses and chronic health conditions. Design Requirements Ensure patient privacy in all clinical areas. Use waterproof yet breathable fabric systems for enclosure and protection. Transport & Assembly Maximum Packed Size: 8'-0" (L) × 4'-0" (W) × 4'-0" (H) Weight Restrictions: No individual component may exceed 75 lbs Total system weight must remain below 1,200 lbs Assembly Time: Maximum 8 hours using a 3-person team.
FRONT ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION KINETEX IAPEX 2025 INSTALLATION MINAHIL DAR Exploring fabric, resin, fiberglass, and movement. This project studies how textile waste can be transformed into architectural component through Resin, Hardner and Kinetic System. CONCEPT CONSTRUCTION A movable fame was designed to hold and explore motion based architectural respones. Group Project by 3rd Year Students
CONCEPT LEARNING THROUGH INTERACTION The school is organized as a sequence of shaded learning blocks responding to developmental stages. Movement is celebrated through looped circulation and courtyard connections, fostering independence and social interaction. Material warmth, ltered light, and human scale cultivate concentration and belonging. 6–12 YEARS 12–14 YEARS (Childhood) Develops logic + reasoning Curious, asks “why” Strong imagination Prefers group learning Social interaction increases (Adolescence) Seeks independence + identity Emotional + psychological change Needs privacy + responsibility More self- directed learning (Early Childhood) Absorbs environment unconsciously Learns through senses + movement Needs order, routine, safety Works individually, repeats actions Developing basic independence 4–6 YEARSMACROMESOMICROANALYSISSHADOW ANALYSISNAWAZ SHARIF SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCEKB PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL The Learning Grove ----- A Pre and Middle School for Growing Minds SITE ANALYSIS CASE STUDIES PROJECT BREIF Site: Nawaz Sharif Center of Excellence (Formerly Children’s Library Complex) Aiwan-e-Tijarat, Mall Road, Lahore Total Site Area: 81,000 sq. ft. (18 Kanals) Maximum Height: 3 Floors/ LevelsPROGRAM - 10 Classes, 3 sections each (Grades Pre-1 to 8) 18- 25 students per class/ Max 750 students - Based on your calculations for classrooms, define and calculate as per the design standards: - Administration and Faculty Spaces - Sick Room - Student Counselor Services - Library/Resource Centre - Computer Lab - Multi-purpose Hall- Outdoor Play and Learning Zones - Toilets and Service Area - Kitchenette and Storage - Drop-off and Parking (25 cars, 10 motorcycles, 4 school buses + 1 coaster) PROGRAM ANALYSIS
A A A' B B' D' D C' C 12' 40' 8' 8' 25' BUS PARKING ELEMENTARY BLOCK ADMIN BLOCK KG BLOCKMIDDLE BLOCK OUTDOOR PLAY AREA OUTDOOR GARDEN TERRACE PLAY AREA TERRACE GARDEN 25' WIDE ROAD 25' WIDE ROAD PATHWAY PATHWAY OUTDOOR GARDEN ENTRANCE ENTRANCE ENTRANCE CENTRAL SPACE GATE 1 GATE 2 A UNDERGROUND PARKING RAMP DOWN RAMP UP A' 20' 30' 10' 30' 20' MASTER PLAN UNDERGROUND PARKING PLAN THE LEARNING GROOVE MINAHIL DAR
B B' 22' 28' RECEPTION STAFF ROOM MEETINGPRINCIPLEDIRACTORADMIN C.R C.R C.R K.G K.G K.G 7' ENTRANCE C.R C.R C.R C.R MULTIPURPOSE HALL W.R W.R W.R ENTRANCE C' C 15' 16' 22' 13'-3" 23'-9" 34' 30' 34' 50'-41 2" 56'-41 2" 30' CORRIDOR 8'-4" 3'-6" 4' 22' 28' GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR C.R 22' 28' STAFF ROOM MEETING C.R C.R C.R K.G 2 7' W.R C.R C.R C.R K.G 2 K.G 2 LAB INDOOR GAMES COMPUTER LAB STAFF LOUNGE B B' D' D C' C THE LEARNING GROOVE MINAHIL DAR
SECOND FLOOR ENTRANCE C.R C.R C.R 28' C.R D' D C' C MINAHIL DAR THE LEARNING GROOVE
R.L 0'-0" P.L 1'-6"P.L 1'-6" G.F.L 1'-6" F.F.L 14'-6" ROOF.L 27'-0" PARAPET.L 30'-0" 10' 122' 28'2' SECTION A-A’ SECTION B-B’ 7' 1' 1' 3' R.L 0'-0" P.L 1'-6"P.L 1'-6" G.F.L 1'-6" F.F.L 14'-6" S.F.L 27'-0" ROOF.L 36'-9" SECTION D-D’ SECTION C-C’ R.L 0'-0" P.L 1'-6"P.L 1'-6" G.F.L 1'-6" F.F.L 14'-6" S.F.L 27'-0" ROOF.L 36'-9" MASONARY BRICK DPC DMP CONCRETE FLOOR GRAVEL BRICK FOUNDATION THE LEARNING GROOVE MINAHIL DAR
SOUTH ELEVATION 7' 1' 1' 3' 39'-6" 30' 8' 14'-6" 27' ROAD ROAD EAST ELEVATION THE LEARNING GROOVE MINAHIL DAR 39'-6"
CONCEPT “Healing emerges from environments that guide, regulate, and restore."Healing driven spaces Clarity of Movement Control of Space My design is based on salutogenic theory by Aaron Antonovsky, which focuses on reducing stress rather than just treating illness. I translated this into architecture through three principles: clarity of movement, control of space, and meaningful healing environments using greeny and water .”LIGHT: Strategic introduction of diffused natural light and skylights to daylight rhythms and create a calm atmosphere, guided by ‘Clarity’.SPATIAL PAUSES: Intentionally designed transitional spaces and private nooks to provide a moment of calm, control, and separation from clinical stress.HEALING BY NATURE: Direct and indirect connection to plant life and greenery to foster peace. PROGRAMS AND ZONINGEntranceMain LobbyReceptionWaiting AreasOPDConsultation RoomsOPD WaitingScreeningPublic FacilitiesPharmacy Cafeteria Public ToiletsDiagnostics & ImagingX-ray MRI CT Scan UltrasoundEmergency DepartmentTriage Examination Rooms Observation Wards LaboratoriesPathology Blood BankInpatient Wards Private Rooms Semi-private Rooms General Wards Pediatric Ward MaternityRehabilitationPhysiotherapy CounselingCritical CareICUCCUIsolation ICU Operation TheatreMajor OTs Pre-op Post-op Scrub AreasNeonatal CareNursery / CribsSpecial UnitsDialysis Unit Cath LabMedical Services CSSD Medical Gas RoomOperational Services Kitchen Laundry Storage HVAC Electrical Rooms GeneratorPUBLIC Entrance lobby Information / reception Waiting areas (general + sub-waiting) OPD consultation rooms (8–10) OPD pharmacy Public toilets Cafeteria (public + staff overlap) convenience store Prayer / meditation room Family waiting loungesSEMI PUBLIC Pathology labs Diagnostics (X-ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound) Blood bank Dialysis unit Physiotherapy Counseling / mental health rooms Pediatric play therapy zone Daycare / infusion spacesASEPTIC (CLEAN CRITICAL ZONES) Operation theatres (major + minor) Pre-op + post-op recovery Scrub zones CSSD (sterile supply) ICU (clean-controlled) Cath labSEPTIC / DIRTY ZONES Waste collection Dirty utility rooms Laundry (dirty → clean flow) Soiled holding Mortuary Biomedical waste storagePRIVATE Inpatient: Private rooms (10 beds) Semi-private (20 beds) General wards (40 beds) Pediatric ward Maternity + neonatal Critical: ICU (6 beds) CCU (2 beds) Isolation ICU (2 beds)SERVICE Kitchen HVAC / AHU Generator Medical gas IT/server Storage MaintenanceSTAFF + ADMIN Staff entry Changing rooms + lockers Nurse stations Doctor rooms Admin offices Medical records Staff lounges On-call roomsSUTLEJ AVESHAHRAH NAZARIA-E- PAKISTANSERVICE ROADSERVICE ROADWAPDA TOWN JOGGING PARKMACRO ANALYSISMESO ANALYSISMICRO ANALYSISSITE ANALYSIS CASE STUDIES Case Study 1: North Zealand Hospital (Herzog & de Meuron, Denmark) Case Study 2: Friendship Hospital Satkhira (Kashef Chowdhury / URBANA)SERVICE HOSPITAL OUT-PATIENT MAIN ENTRY/RESIDENTALBricksSmooth cement on the floorsmetal windowsInsulated sandwich panels on the roofmahogany doors and furniture6 AM10 AM2 PM6 PMLarge site area Good road access Calm surroundings Flat terrainHarsh sunlight Road noise Lack of greenery Climate heatHealing gardens multiple courtyards Clear zoning design Good circulation planningPollution/dust Future urban noise High temperature impactOPDDIAGNOSTICERENTRANCEBOOD BANK LABSOTICUWARDSMATERNITYNEOWARDSADMIN STAFFPEAD PHYSIO MENTAL HPRIVATE BEDDIALYSISSEMI PRIVATE BED THE HEALING SANCTUARY --- A 100 BED HOSPITAL
PUMP MART MAIN ROAD SERVICE ROAD 96'-0"28'-0" 150'-0" 28'-0" 178'-0" ROAD ROAD SERVICE ROAD 40' LDA BY LAWS FRONT = 40' OFFSET REAR = 15' OFFSET SIDES = 15' OFFSET MOSQUE 375'-0"32'-0" PETROL 120'-0" 320'-0" UP DN UP +0'-0" MAIN ENTRANCE UP UP +0'-0" ENTERANCEENTERANCE MASTER PLAN MINAHIL DAR THE HEALING SANCTUARY
GROUND FLOOR BASEMENT 1 BASEMENT 2 ELEC.R. S.S UP SOILED LINEN STORAGE WASHING AREA DETERGENTS DRYING TUMBLERS FINISHING/PRESSING LAUNDRY MANAGER SLUICE & DISINFECTION LAUNDRY CARGO LIFT UP SERVICE ROOM 14'-0"x12'-0" UP Elevator 8'x10' STAFF Elevator 8'x10' Elevator 8'x10' CLEAN LINEN STORAGE BEDSHEETS/BLANKETS TOWELS PATIENT CLOTHS TRANSFORMER & GENERATIOR ROOM PUMP ROOM MEDICAL GAS MANIFOLD ROOM 46 CAR PARKING 21 BIKE PARKING B B C C' A B D E FC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 A A UP CARGO LIFT UP SERVICE ROOM 14'-0"x12'-0" 96 CAR PARKING 35 BIKE PARKING B B C C' A B D E FC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 A A MINAHIL DAR THE HEALING SANCTUARY UP RECEPTION RECEPTION UP M.R.I Room PREP ROOM CT SCAN PREP ROOM PREP ROOM UP Elevator 8'x10' STAFF Elevator 8'x10' Elevator 8'x10' ULTRASOUND WAITING PHARMACY 27'-0"x18'-0" COURTYARD 30'-0"x17'-0" OPD CORRIDOR OPD CORRIDOR CARGO LIFT DN RECEPTION OPD 13'-0"x17'-0" OPD 18'-0"x13'-0" X RAY 20'-0"x25'-0" 14'-0"x10'-6" 10'-6"x10'-9" 17'-0"x25'-0" 15'-0"x16'-0" COURTYARD 24'-0"x28'-0" 10'-6"x10'-9" 14'-0"x10'-6" A A UP DUTY DOCTOR MINOR OT 8'-0" X 7'-0" RESUSCITATION BAY 25'-6" x 13' EXAMINATION ROOM 12'-6" x 13'-6" EXAMINATION ROOM 12'-6" x 13'-6" TRIAGE NURSES STATION MEDICAL WARD 12' CORRIDOR 12' CORRIDOR 37'-6"x56'-6" 8'-0" X 7'-0" 8'-0" X 7'-0" 8'-0" X 7'-0" BUFFER ZONE OPD 13'-0"x17'-0" OPD 16'-0"x17'-0" OPD 12'-6"x10'-0" OPD 17'-0"x13'-0" OPD 18'-0"x13'-0" OPD 12'-6"x10'-0" RADIOLOGIST 12'-0"x16'-0" UP DN +2'-0" +0'-0" MAIN ENTRANCE UP SERVICE ROOM 14'-0"x12'-0" UP +2'-0" +0'-0" ENTERANCEENTERANCE B B C C' A B D E FC 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 JANATOR CLOSET RAMP DOWN RAMP UP BILLING 1 2 3 4 1 32 4 TRANSITION ZONE
FIRST FLOOR SECOND FLOOR THIRD FLOOR MINAHIL DAR THE HEALING SANCTUARY UPUP Elevator 8'x10' STAFF Elevator 8'x10' Elevator 8'x10' WAITING CARGO LIFT OPERATION THEATRE 24'-0"x20'-0" SCRUB SCRUB STERILE STORE DOCS CHANGING ROOM ASST.DOC CHANGING ROOM PRE OT 18'-0"x20'-0" DIRTY CORRIDOR 5' WIDE CLEAN CORRIDOR 12' WIDE POST OT 15'-0"x25'-6" Examination Room CONTROL MICROBIOLOGY LAB HISTOPATHOLOGY LAB HEMATOLOGY LAB RECORD ROOM COLD STORAGE BLOOD TESTING STORAGE SAMPLE ROOM BLOOD BAY SPECIMEN SHUITE A A UP COURTYARD 30'-0"x17'-0" MALE GENERAL WARD (10 BEDS) MALE GENERAL WARD (10 BEDS) SERVICE ROOM 14'-0"x12'-0" OT PHARMACY 15'-0"x16'-0" 15 16 DECONTAM 08 10 09 04 05 02 11 01 12 12 13 09 06 06 01F 04F 05F 06F 06F 16F 13 03 MINIMUM PREFERRED 14 VENDOR STAGING SOILED HOLD DETERGENT AREA CART COOL DOWN AREA EVS CLOSET EVS CLOS. DECONTAMINATION AREA CLEAN WORK AREA STERILIZATION AREA LOW TEMP. STERILIZER AREA DECONTAM 07 OPERATION THEATRE 24'-0"x20'-0" DOCTOR LOUNGE 13'-0"x19'-0" STAFF LOUNGE 13'-0"x19'-0" STORAGE 15'-0"x9'-0" ICU 18'-6"x41'-6" ISOLATED ICU 10'-0"x15'-0"ISOLATED ICU 10'-0"x15'-0" CCU 14'-0"x30'-6" CATH LAB 14'-0"x30'-6" AQUARIUM TRANSITION ZONE B B C C' AQUARIUM ARCHED AQUARIUM WALKWAY 10'WIDE PATHOLOGIST 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 A B D E FC UP UP UP Elevator 8'x10' STAFF Elevator 8'x10' Elevator 8'x10' CARGO LIFT OPERATION THEATRE 24' x 20' SCRUB STERILE STORE CLEAN CORRIDOR 12' WIDE WELL BABY BABY BATH STATION SICK BABY BABY BATH STATION 8'-0" X 7'-0" SCRUB SCRUB DOCS CHANGING ROOM ASST. CHANGING ROOM 8'-0" X 7'-0" 8'-0" X 7'-0" NURSE ROOM WAITING BABY NURSING BABY CLEAN UP A COURTYARD 30'-0"x17'-0" FEMALE GENERAL WARD (10 BEDS) FEMALE GENERAL WARD (10 BEDS) AQUARIUM SERVICE ROOM 14'-0"x12'-0" HEAD DOC 15'-0" x 15'-6" HEAD NURSE 13'-6" x 15'-6" NURSE LOUNGE 16'-6" x 26'-6" DOCTOR LOUNGE 18'-0" x 15'-6" MANAGER 13'-6" x 14'-0" DIRACTOR 15'-0" x 14'-0" ACCOUNTS 18'-6" x 12'-0" MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT 22'-0" x 12'-0" IT OFFICE 18'-6" x 18'-0" INSURANCE 15'-0" x 12'-0" MALE LOCKERS 16'-6" x 18'-0" FEMALE LOCKERS 16'-6" x 18'-0" KICHENATE 16'-6" x 14'-6" B B C C' A SHUITE MATERNITY WARD (5 BEDS) LABOUR ROOM DELIVERY ROOM DELIVERY ROOM POST OP MATERNITY WARD (4 BEDS) AQUARIUM FAMILY WAITING TRANSITION ZONE DUTY DOCTORARCHED AQUARIUM WALKWAY 10'WIDE 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 A B D E FC UPUP Elevator 8'x10' STAFF Elevator 8'x10' Elevator 8'x10' CARGO LIFT 8'-0" X 7'-0" 8'-0" X 7'-0" 8'-0" X 7'-0" 8'-0" X 7'-0" A UP COURTYARD 30'-0"x17'-0" 8'-0" X 7'-0" 8'-0" X 7'-0" 8'-0" X 7'-0" 8'-0" X 7'-0" 8'-0" X 7'-0" 8'-0" X 7'-0"8'-0" X 7'-0" 8'-0" X 7'-0" 8'-0" X 7'-0" 8'-0" X 7'-0" 8'-0" X 7'-0" PHYSIO THERAPIST/ ORTHOPEDICS HYDROTHERPY LIGHT THERAPY MENTAL HEALTH ROOM SERVICE ROOM 14'-0"x12'-0" Pediatric Therapy KITCHEN COUNTER CAFE 56 SEATING LAUNDARY STORAGE FISH TANK B B C C' A DIALYSIS WARD (5 BEDS) DUTY DOCTOR SKYLIGHT 2 BED ROOM 23'-6"x22'-0" 2 BED ROOM 23'-6"x22'-0" 2 BED ROOM 23'-6"x22'-0" 2 BED ROOM 19'-6"x27'-9"2 BED ROOM 27'-9"x19'-6" 1 BED ROOM 19'-6"x19'-3" 1 BED ROOM 19'-6"x16'-6" 1 BED ROOM 19'-6"x16'-6" 1 BED ROOM 19'-6"x16'-6" 1 BED ROOM 19'-6"x16'-6" 1 BED ROOM 19'-6"x16'-6" 1 BED ROOM 19'-6"x16'-6" 1 BED ROOM 19'-6"x16'-6" 1 BED ROOM 19'-6"x16'-6" 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 A B D E FC SKYLIGHT ARCHED WALKWAY PAEDIATRIC WARD PAEDIATION WAITINGPAEDIATRIC WARD 115 mm thick concrete wall at lintel level 10 mm thick clear toughened glass Vegetation RCC slab with marble flooring at sill level Growing medium inside RCC planter Drainage layer with root barrier Drainage pipe Plants Growing medium Green roof drainage and storage membrane RCC slab (150 mm) concrete wall (230 mm) Stone layer (20 mm) Mortar layer (10 mm) Geotextile filter fabric Root barrier Hot bitumen (20 mm) GREEN ROOF GREEN ROOF DETAIL PLANTER DETAIL
SOUTH WEST ELEVATION NORTH ELEVATION SECTION A-A’ SECTION B-B’ SECTION C-C’ THE HEALING SANCTUARY OPD OPDOPD RADIOLOGISTMRICT SCAN PREP PREP CARGO CARGO DELIVERY DELIVERY GYNE OT PAEDS WADS OPERATION THEATRE OPERATION THEATRE SOILED HOLD PRE OT MICROBIOLOGY LAB HISTOPATHOLOGY LAB HEMATOLOGY LAB RESUSCITATION BAY LIFT LIFT LIFT LIFT BLOOD TESTING STORAGE DECONTAMINATION AREA STERILIZATION AREA MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT IT OFFICE INSURANCE KICHENATE PHYSIO THERAPIST/ ORTHOPEDICS HYDROTHERPY KITCHEN CAFE 8' +67'-6" +58'-0" +54'-0" +57'-3" +44'-0" +40'-0" +43'-3" +30'-0" +26'-0" +29'-3" +16'-0" +12'-0" +15'-3" +2'-0" -2'-0" +0'-0" -12'-0" -14'-6" -12'-6" -25'-6" -24'-6" +68'-0" ROAD LEVEL PLINTH LEVEL F.F. LEVEL S.F. LEVEL T.F. LEVEL ROOF.F. LEVEL ROOF TOP LEVEL1 2" TILE 1'-1/2" PCC 2" INSULATION 6" CONCRETE 3'-3" DUCTING PREP ROOM ULTRASOUND +67'-6" +58'-0" +54'-0" +57'-3" +44'-0" +40'-0" +43'-3" +30'-0" +26'-0" +29'-3" +16'-0" +12'-0" +15'-3" +2'-0" -2'-0" +0'-0" -12'-0" -14'-6" -12'-6" -25'-6" -24'-6" +68'-0" ROAD LEVEL PLINTH LEVEL F.F. LEVEL S.F. LEVEL T.F. LEVEL ROOF.F. LEVEL ROOF TOP LEVEL DUTY DOCTOR MINOR OT MEDICAL WARD +67'-6" +58'-0" +54'-0" +57'-3" +44'-0" +40'-0" +43'-3" +30'-0" +26'-0" +29'-3" +16'-0" +12'-0" +15'-3" +2'-0" -2'-0" +0'-0" -12'-0" -14'-6" -12'-6" -25'-6" -24'-6" +68'-0" ROAD LEVEL PLINTH LEVEL F.F. LEVEL S.F. LEVEL T.F. LEVEL ROOF.F. LEVEL ROOF TOP LEVEL H O S P I T A L H O S P I T A L 58' 68' MINAHIL DAR LIGHT WELL AQUARIUM
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