Jovairia_Akbar_Portfolio by Jovairia Akbar

Architecture Portfolio

Jovairia Akbar

Jovairia Akbar

CONTACT -

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jovairia-akbar/ Email - jovairiaakbar01@gmail.com Instagram - jov.arch

ABOUT ME-

A highly motivated individual being exposed to art and design at college allowed me to pursue my career in Architecture. I enjoy travelling and having the opportunity to study in Spain was life changing, I was able to meet new individuals and grow not only in the architectural field but myself.

SKILLS

Photoshop, InDesign, Procreate

Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Enscape D5 Render

EDUCATION -

Liverpool John Moores University – BA (Hons) Architecture

September 2022 – June 2025

Grade: First Class Honours

University of Malaga - Semester Abroad

January 2024 - June 2024

Grade: 74% , (1:1)

EXPERIENCE -

Student Representative

September 2024 – January 2025

• Selected as one of the few students to represent my year group.

• Actively listened to peers and addressed their concerns and queries.

• Attended multiple meetings throughout the academic year.

• Communicated student feedback to senior university staff.

• Ensured both issues and positive experiences were acknowledged and discussed.

RIBA Mentoring Scheme

December 2024 – January 2025

• Participated in the RIBA Future Architects Mentoring Programme with Ellis Williams Architects.

• Gained valuable insights into the realities of architectural practice.

•Engaged with industry professionals and expanded professional network.

• Deepened architectural knowledge beyond academic learning.

INTERESTS-

• Passionate about music; enjoy playing guitar and drums since high school.

• Enjoy traveling and explored various parts of Europe during my studies.

• Making sure to make time to go on hikes and walks.

Leeds Art College – Extended Diploma in 3D Design

September 2020 – June 2022

Grade: Distinction

Beckfoot Thornton – Secondary School GCSE

September 2015 – March 2020

Grade: 8 GCSEs Grade 5-9

LJMU Architecture Society - Vice President September 2023 - 2024

• Served as Vice President of the Architecture Society, taking on key responsibilities.

• Managed social media accounts and official email communications.

• Wrote risk assessment forms and oversaw event finances.

• Enhanced graphic design skills by creating posters and logos for various events.

Starbucks, 23.5 Degrees, Bradford - Barista

February 2022 – January 2024

•Developed strong customer service and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

•Gained experience in teamwork and effective collaboration.

• Handled cash transactions accurately and efficiently.

• Maintained a clean, organised, and efficient workspace.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Tether and Timber - 4 - 11

Gummers Sky Lab - 12 - 17

Kempston St Photography Studio - 18 - 20

Reviving Velez - Malaga - 21- 23

Tether and Timber

Located on the Leeds – Liverpool Canal, specifically in Liverpool, Bankhall Street. A historic canal warehouse has been reimagined as a boatbuilding workshop bridging heritage and innovation to tackle the housing crisis. Through craft, community spaces, and storytelling, it anchors the past to a more imaginative, shared future. I have proposed 6 small scaled buildings each with important uses.

Boatyard Level

1:500 MASSING ON SITE MODEL

Models allow a visual impact that drawings or a 3D digital model cannot give. It constantly helped inspire my design process and pay close attention to key details better.

Weather or Not

Located at the summit of Gummers How in the Lake District , this weather station facilitates meterological reasearch while inviting the public to engage with the landscape through carefully framed scenic viewpoints. It is off the grid and explores the use of biomass. The form has been directly inspired from the contour lines blending into the landscape seamlessly.

1:200 MODEL ON TOPOGRAPHY

Kempston St Photography Studio

This project was focused on creating a retrofit to an existing building located in the Fabric District , Liverpool. Creating a photography studio that has a source of natural lighting with an outdoor garden. The requirements were a 100m2 studio 50m2 black box and a 200m2 studio.

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

ROOF

Reviving Velez - Malaga

During my study abroad I took a class that involved delving into the historic area of Velez - Malaga. Taking a more landscape approach I created a scheme that involved cherishing the nature and natural environment. Enhancing water scarcity and eco systems , using abandoned plots. To help achieve this further involving the community was key.

An Ecotone is the transition area between two ecological communities. Species from both can intermingle, there are already plenty of these within Velez – Malaga but this proposal will enhance them. The high mountains and natural landscapes are an example of the boundaries where the land meets natural vegetation and ponds which create ecotones that support diverse species.

The diagrams highlight key vegetation and wildlife in Vélez-Málaga. Understanding local grass types is essential, as they help stabilize soil, support livestock, and enhance the ecosystem.