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ABOUT ME Born and raised in India, Gujarat, I find myself constantly studying the beauty of my culture, especially its architecture and interior. As I embark for higher education at Academy of Art University, I discovered a strong passion for spatial planning and pattern making and material sourcing. Receiving exposure to the new design culture in San Francisco and having worked in India, my mind is open to the richness of the Western culture. I always see myself looking studying cultural value of the place and adding it to the design even on a foreign land. Tenacious to move forward on my design career path, I have learnt to pay attention to detail and eagerly accept challenges.
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CONTENTS ACADEMIC WORKS MANY HEARTS, ONE COMMUNITY A safe haven for refugees
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MOODY MOONS A mixed-use project design for Miss Tamara King
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DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER A renovation design proposal for the Presidio Trust’s historic military fort
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PROFESSIONAL WORKS AKIYA: HAPPINESS, ONENESS, HARMONY A freelance project I Vadodara, Gujarat I 2016-2017
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OTHER WORKS THE APARTMENT 1Bedroom 1 Bath
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RESTAURANT Client: Tu David Phu
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MANY HEARTS, ONE COMMUNITY A safe haven for refugees
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ref·u·gee /ˌrefyo͝oˈjē/
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
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MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY CENTER I A SAFE HAVEN Portland, Oregon This project was a design challenge where our task was to pick a Refugee of our choice and design a refugee center according to their lifestyle and philosophy, The chosen refugee were Syrian who must flee their homes as life has become unbearable with violence, collapsed infrastructure and children life in danger and distress.
Prototype : Courtyard Dwelling
Roofed Courtyard
Programs Used: Revit, Enscape, Photoshop
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The projects main focus was “Social Sustainability” It means to study how these refugees live, communicate, the meaning of privacy in their live, which material they prefer and use for construction, which kind of construction techniques they use themselves. The concept for my space is “Architecture is art we live in”. Focusing on the strength and support of the classic element in architecture “the Arch”. The inspirational form language of this curved and robust element will be used as focal element in the space along with texture, light and shadow, muted color, architectural details and materials creating a Socially sustainable design.
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Scattered outdoor spaces
Final form, roofed Courtyard : Rooms with outdoor connectivity
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Reception
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Social Service Area 7
Restaurant/Bar
Khuran Area
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Classrooms
Community Room
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Managers Residence
Communal Kitchen
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Residence
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The space planning is inspired from one of the common building typologies in Syria; the traditional courtyard house. It is found in all Syrian cities. The planning is characterized by a small number of relatively small opening in the exterior facade, and a large number of openings that open onto the inner courtyard. The inner courtyard is a garden and the center of household activities: all the rooms are set around it and open onto this gathering place. In large and medium sized houses, a fountain is placed in the center of the courtyard and freshens the air; trees are also grown in many traditional courtyards, adding shade and life to this exclusive area. Keeping these considerations in mind a common space is created between the storey through an overlooking space between the residential units and community space creating a large gathering space. Considering, a skylight to give the feeling of a courtyard and bringing in natural light
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ROOF PLAN
SKLYLIGHT ON THE ROOF TO BRING IN MORE DAYLIGHT AND GIVE THE SENSE OF AN INTERNAL COURTYARD
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“Zribeh” A TERM USED FOR THE BACK OF THE HOUSE “Riwaq” A COVERED GALLERY CONNECTE D TO THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE
THE TRAGET USERS' LIFESTYLE REVOLVES AROUND FEATURES SUCH AS WATERBODIES , BACKYARD AND FRONT YARD, THE BACKYARD IS USUALLY USED AS A LEISURE SPACE WHERE FRIENDS AND FAMILIES GATHER.
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2” niche with textured plaster
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ARTS AS A MEDIUM OF COMMUNICATION I VISIOIN The community space acting as a exhibition space will display art of cultural value to the target user becoming a source of pleasure and enriching social interaction for people living in the center with the visitors.
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“khuran”
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MOODY MOON A mixed-use project design proposal for Miss Tamara King
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Mixed Use Property A mixed-use building is a type of a commercial property that includes both commercial and residential space.
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RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL MIXED USED BUILDINGI MOODY MOON San Francisco, California
Programs Used: Revit, Enscape, Photoshop, Handdrafting
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This project was a design challenge where our task was to design a two stories townhouse in Nob Hill with a gross lease area of 2,200 sq.ft where the ground floor is an office, and the first floor is residential.
Space for Meeting Produce
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An open concept floor plan for both levels with a sleek, innovative and exclusive with a varied body of work that includes commercial and residential. Creating an architectural space modulated by quality and character of natural light. The tern MOODY MOONS came to me when I heard the client requirements where we ended upcoming to conclusion on having a contemporary design for the residential space and an industrial design for the office space.
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A 31-year-old Single woman, running her small successful property management and real estate business. She is social and ambitious and often holds gatherings in her home and office to promote her business
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Space for tranquility of mind LEVEL 2
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Conference Room
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Head Office
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Living Room
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Master Bedroom
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Kitchen
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Backyard
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RCP PLAN LEVEL 1
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DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER A renovation design proposal for the Presidio Trust’s historic military fort.
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jux·ta·po·si·tion /ˌjəkstəpəˈziSH(ə)n/
the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
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MUSEUM I DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER San Francisco, California This project was a design challenge where our task was to design an untouched military fort that is part Fort Winfield Scott’s collection of 22 buildings. So, being a historical the exterior façade cannot be manipulated. Programs Used: Revit,, Photoshop
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The quotes “Don’t judge book by its cover” describes my concept of juxtaposition of old and new. Keeping the exterior façade for its heritage value. The exterior shall represent a modern twist on the inside leaving them surprised. Time is ever-shifting and through the new renovation the user will be able to witness the growth and development in the design world. Leaving the inspired and in awe with the endless joy of juxtaposition.
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The Presidio Trust annunciates its intention to launch a new contemporary art museum in the presidio. The trust wishes to highlight the national park’s historic significance as an important settlement for native people and the birthplace of San Francisco.
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Kitchen
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AIKYA: ONENESS, HARMONY, UNITY A freelance project I Vadodara, Gujarat I 2016-2017
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Living Room
Picture Credits – Disha Patel
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RESIDENTIAL I AIKYA: ONENESS, HARMONY, UNITY Vadodara, Gujarat Client : Mittal Patel Programs Used: AutoCAD
T A S K This was a freelance work where I worked with a one other designer (Disha Patel) on a residential project with a small budget. The objective was to renovate the living room, foyer, master bedroom. All task were done with harmonization between me and other designer which involved working drawings, material selection and site visits
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Picture Credits – Disha Patel
Foyer
Master Bedroom
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Picture Credits – Disha Patel
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COURSE: PHOTOSHOP & SKETCHUP
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THE APARTMENT I 1 BEDRM 1 BATH
This project was a design challenge where our task was to add materials giving it depth, making it look realistic along with adding shadows and light reflections to the plan. Along, with making 3D renders on SketchUp. The Concept for the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment is, creating a transitional space, has a nod to both modern elements and traditional elements. It stands out with a combination of true contemporary and traditional furniture and fabric equating to; a timeless design.
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FLOOR PLAN
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COURSE: AUTOCAD & FOYRNEO
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RESTAURANT I CLIENT – TU DAVID PHU This project was a design challenge where our task was to design the restaurant interiors and make 3d renders. I used a self learnt software called Foyr Neo. The focus of the project is to the help Tu David Phu on his mission of making people appreciate the Vietnamese cuisine by giving a unique identity to the restaurant with the countries culture, craftsmanship's , art and ideologies that highlights and relates to the chef's style. My concept was “ Hues of Vietnam”
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FLOOR PLAN
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