ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO RADHIKA RAJ
RADHIKA RAJ ARCHITECT | ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGNER 06 October, 1994 | 0 7587496493 | Islington, N11EF | 0610radhika@gmail.com | Indian Languages - Hindi, English, German (Currently learning)
INTRODUCTION
SKILLS
I am an Architect with 18 months experience in practice and a recent graduate in Sustainable
Software Skills Autodesk Revit
Grasshopper
India as well as London has broadened my perspective and provided me with a deeper understanding of how different cultures and contexts help in evolving the design process. Designing for me is about being mindful,
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believe that sustainability is an indispensable constituent of an architect. I’m excited to practise architecture with the skills and maturity I’ve gained as a designer from the graduate course at AA.
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ACCREDITATIONS
Illustrator
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Environmental Design from the Architectural Association School of Architecture, London. Practising and studying in
attentive and responsive to the occupant, the context and the environment. I strongly
Architecture Licence - Council of Architecture, India
Photoshop
EDUCATION M.Arch Sustainable Environmental Design | Architectural Association School of
2020
Architecture, London, United Kingdom
Design Skills
Grade - Expected March 2020
B.Arch | Sushant School of Art and Architecture, Gurugram, India Grade - 2.7/4 GPA
2017
Environmental Design Graphic Design 3D Visualisations Concept Development Facade Design Layout Design Detail Development
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 18 months
M.Arch
Studio VISARG, New Delhi, India http://www.visarg.in/
9 months internship + 6 months job:
Studio Projects:
Environmental Analysis of William Perkin High School, Greenford, London
Refurbishment of the Old Station and Design of a mixed use development in North Woolwich, London Dissertation Project : Environmental Benefits of Courtyards and Transitional Spaces - Designing
Architecture and Interior Design of a Residence in Defense Colony, New Delhi, India
2018 2016 2017
Interior Design of a Residence in GK1 New Delhi, India
2019 2020
Key Responsibilities - Conceptual Design, Facade Design, Interior Design, Detail Development.
Outdoor Spaces for Malls in Gurugram, India
SAKA Architects, Gurugram, India
Presentations and Collaborations: AA SED Annual Showcase:
Presented the dissertation topic to the members of the AA community and external panel.
2 months summer internship Jan, 2020
2013
Devised environmental solutions with the team at SOS for reactivating outdoor spaces in a town near Bologna, Fiuggi Fonte. Studies of wind patterns, radiation, sunlight levels and thermal behavior were conducted to propose relevant solutions for two main buildings in the town.
Studio COLOURBLIND, Gurugram, India
April, 2019
6 months:
Architecture and Interior Design of a Residence in New Delhi, India
Key Responsibilities - Layout Design, Facade Design.
Collaboration with Harvard Graduate School
2018
of Design in Boston:
Interacted with graduate students and attended their design review for exchanging innovative ideas on applying sustainability to design.
Design Development of a metal roof and columns of a farm house in New Delhi, India
Key Responsibilities - Design and detail development of various iterations of tree shaped columns and roof.
Collaboration with School of Sustainability
and Mario Cucinella Architects in Bologna, Italy:
Interior Design of an Office in New Delhi, India
May, 2019
Workshop at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston:
Attended workshops on modular design, designing with technology and big data collection.
Freelance Work, New Delhi, India 2 months:
Interior Design of a Residence in New Delhi, India Interior Design of a Bar in a Hotel in Raipur, India (for Studio R+D) Interior Design of a Residence in Gurugram, India
B.Arch Competitions:
Ethos IGBC Green Design Competition Ethos Transparence NASA Convention (National Association of Students of
2014 2015
Architecture)
120 Hours
Reference
Paula Cadima Co-director SED, Architectural Association School of Architecture paula.cadima@aaschool.ac.uk
Reference
Deepanjali Chawla Principal Architect, Studio VISARG deepanjali@visarg.in +91 9810576784
CONTENTS GRADUATE PROJECTS 2018-2020 1. Dissertation Project Environmental Benefits of Courtyards and Transitional Spaces Outdoor Spaces for Malls in Gurugram, India
B.Arch Project 2016 2. Thesis Home for Abandoned Elderly People and Children in New Delhi, India
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE_2018 3. Residence in Panchsheel Enclave, New Delhi, India 4. Residence in Greater Kailash, New Delhi, India MISCELLANEOUS WORKS 5. Hand Sketchs, Physical Models
1. M.Arch SED Dissertation Project | 2020 | Architectural Association School of Architecture Environmental Benefits of Courtyards and Transitional Spaces Designing Outdoor Spaces for Malls in Gurugram, India Project Site - North Woolwich, London
Tools Used - Rhino, Grasshopper, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, AutoCad N
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Size, Positioning and Orientation of Courtyards
Aerodynamic Form to Enhance Visual Connection and Wind Movement
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Double Height Built Mass on Ground Floor
Carving built on Ground Level to Enhance Air Movement inside Courtyards
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Design of Fins
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Pergola on Bridge
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Vegetation on SE Facade
Use of vegetation on SE facade to protect circulation areas from direct solar radiation, rain and to improve the microclimate.
View of the Courtyard on a Summer Evening
Circulation spaces around the built are provided with mechanical fans to enhance air movement, micronisers and overhangs to protect them from direct solar radiation.
Use of large de for seasonal solar radiation courtyards, sm and micronise areas in the prevailin
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Bridges for improved circulation, provided with overhangs and perforated roof with creepers on top to improve microclimate in addition to mechanical fans and micronisers.
View of the Bridge on a Summer Evening
Dense deciduous trees to provide additional shading and improve microclimate by evapotranspiration in courtyards.
2. B.Arch Thesis Project | 2016 | Sushant School of Art and Architecture Designing Home for Abandoned Elderly People and Children in New Delhi, India Project Site - Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, India
Tools Used - Revit, Illustrator, Photoshop, AutoCad
Trees on Site
Playground
Flower - A symbol of Growth, Soothing for Both Age Groups, Easily Relatable
Placement on Site
Abstraction as per Site Context
Generating Activities
Generating Activities
Built Blocks
Zoning of Blocks as per Building Requirements
Current Scenario
Public Interaction
Roof Structure
Detail @ 2
Detail @ 3
Detail @ 4
Detail @ 1
Solar Access during Summers
Green Roof for Reduction of Heat Gains
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Waste and Water Management Plants at Site
Detail @ 2 Solar Access during Winters
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1. ADMIN BLOCK 2. ORGANIC FARM 3. CHILD DAY CARE 4. PUBLIC LIBRARY 5. COMMERCIAL BLOCK 6. VERMI COMPOSTING PIT 7. KIDS; RESIDENTIAL BLOCK 8. ELDERS’ RESIDENTIAL BLOCK 9. AMPHITHEATRE 10. PLAYGROUND
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN_ KIDS’ RESIDENTIAL BLOCK
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN_ ELDERS’ RESIDENTIAL BLOCK
FIRST FLOOR PLAN_ COMMERCIAL BLOCK
3. Professional Experience | 2018 | Studio Visarg, New Delhi, India Design of a Residence in New Delhi, India Project Site - Panchsheel Enclave, New Delhi, India
Tools Used - Revit, Illustrator, Photoshop Key Roles in the Project - Designing and Modeling Facade Iterations, Design and Detail Development of Feature Wall and Metal Sliding Door
Facade Iteration 1
Mild Steel Sliding Door Design
Facade Iteration 2
Facade Iteration 3
Section showing Design of the Feature Wall in the Living Room
4. Professional Experience | 2018 | Studio Visarg, New Delhi, India Design of a Residence in New Delhi, India Project Site - Greater Kailash, New Delhi, India
Tools Used - Revit, Illustrator, Photoshop Key Roles in the Project - Designing and Modeling Facade Iterations, Design Development of Floor Plans
Facade Iteration 1
Facade Iteration 2
Facade Iteration 3
Facade Iteration 4
5. Miscellaneous Work
Academic Project_Edited Hand Sketch of Home for Abandoned Elderly People and Children in New Delhi, India
Academic Project_Edited Hand Sketch of a Mixed Use Project in New Delhi, India
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Professional Practice_Hand made Paper and Thermocol Model of a Residence in New Delhi, India
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Professional Practice_Render of a Residence in New Delhi, India
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