PORTFOLIO
ABINAVA PRADHAN
2020-2023 SELECTED WORK
Abinava Pradhan
My name is Abinava Pradhan and I am a humble, hardworking, and passionate, a third-year student working towards a Bachelor of Architectural Science at Toronto Metropolitan University, formerly known as Ryerson University, with the goal of becoming an Architect in the future.
I believe that architecture has the power to shape the way people interact with their environment, and it is vital to consider the needs and wants of the community when designing. This inspired my philosophy as an architect to center my design around the community, with a strong focus on creating sustainable, immersive, and beautiful spaces that are efficient and functional as well.
I have a strong desire to learn and aspire to provide a compelling experience for others through innovative and creative sustainable designs. I continue to seek opportunities to expand my knowledge while using my existing experience on different types of projects.
PHONE | (647)-853-2033 EMAIL | pradhan abinava@outlook.com LINKEDIN | shorturl.at/gLS02
Abinava Pradhan
EDUCATION
2020 - Present
Toronto, On
Toronto Metropolitan University
Formerly known as Ryerson University
Bachelors in Architectural Science/CGPA: 3.5
2016 - 2020
Mississauga, On
Port Credit Secondary School
Sci-Tech Regional Program
DISTINCTIONS
Oct 2022
Timberfever: Honorable Mention
Issued by Toronto Metropolitan University
2022
Project Feature - Year End Show
Issued by Toronto Metropolitan University
2021 - 2022
FEAS Dean’s List
Issued by Toronto Metropolitan University
Sep 2021
Global Learning Award: Virtual
Issued by Toronto Metropolitan University
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Rhino 3D v.7
Adobe Suite 2022
AutoCAD 2023 Enscape 3.4
Revit 2023
REFERENCE
Terri Peters
Lumion Pro 12.5
Assistant Professor, Department of Architectural Science
Ryerson University
terri.peters@ryerson.ca
Kripa Gyawali
Architect, HATCH Architects Limited
gyawalikripa@gmail.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Summer 2022
Oakville, On
Architecture Intern Student - HATCH Limited
Hatch is an international organization partnering with clients in the infrastructure, energy, and metals industries. More involved with the Architecture department and infrastructure related projects.
Took part in several infrastructure and energy projects that include a transit hub, water treatment plant, and a pumped storage facility
Responsible for modeling large scaled structures, landscapes, and Revit families
Created and modified several detail drawings including wall, window, and door details
DESIGN COMPETITION
Nov 2022
Toronto, On
TimberFever - Moses Structural Engineers Design-Build Competition
Worked alongside both architecture and civil engineering students from universities across Canada to build a garden pavilion out of wood. Was given a Honorable Mention
Jul 2021 - Sep 2021
Beirut, Lebanon
Beirut
Greener
Tomorrow - Dar[e]
Collaborated with two team members to design a sustainable building in Beirut and received a Global Learning Award: Virtual Edition Fall 2021
Apr 2021 - Jun 2021
15-Minute City - theCharette Urban Design Competition
Designed a walkable city concept block that accommodates its residents with two other team members
SOFT SKILL EXPERIENCE
2020 - 2022
Toronto, On
Finance Executive - ARC.SOC
The aim of Ryerson’s Architectural Student Society (arc.soc) is to support students both financially and academically with design build events beyond the limits of the University.
Conducted meetings with students and clubs who requested funding for any extracurricular student project
Planned Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 student society budgets
EMAIL pradhan abinava@outlook.com PHONE +1 (647)-853-2033 PORTFOLIO shorturl.at/bKZ06 LINKEDIN shorturl.at/gLS02
TABLE OF CONTENTS DUFFRIN GROVE S.S. CALICO CENTRE SELECTED WORKS 01 02 Urban Highschool Circus Arts Training Facility 3 5 - 10 11 - 20
MELLOW PARK HOUSING IN BANCROFT TIMBERFEVER 2022 03 04 05 Urban Skatepark Mixed-Use Residential Complex Design-Build Competition 4 21 - 26 27 - 34 35 - 36
DUFFERIN GROVE SECONDARY SCHOOL
URBAN HIGHSCHOOL
Toronto, Canada
ASC 520 Design Studio | Fall 2022
Supervised by: Will Galloway
Software: AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino 3D, Lumion, Photoshop, Illustrator
A New Alternative City High school for the Toronto District School Board, The Dufferin Grove Secondary School, is designed with the intention of prioritizing the creation of moments and opportunities within transitional spaces for gathering. It emphasizes a non-traditional approach to education through collaboration both in and out of classrooms.
The urban high school features a community art workshop, main courtyard, and rooftop gardens . Primary programs such as classrooms are designed to open up and allow collaboration between each other. Furthermore, The circulation responds to the primary gathering spaces by breaking it up to allow students to fully experience and interact with both the architecture and program surrounding them.
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DUFFERIN GROVE SECONDARY SCHOOL | Fall 2022
DN DN UP UP DN UP DN OPEN TO BELOW UP UP DN UP DN GROUND LEVEL THIRD LEVEL 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 10 12 13 11 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 LOBBY 2 ART GALLERY 3 STUDENT COMMONS 4 COVERED SEATING 5 PUBLIC COURTYARD 6 LEARNING COMMONS 7 GENERAL OFFICE 8 ADMINISTRATION 9 STAFF / GUIDANCE 10 ACADEMIC STORAGE 11 WASHROOM 12 PRINCIPLE’S ROOM 13 VICE PRINCIPLE’S ROOM 14 MEETING ROOM 15 WORKROOMS 16 LC WORKROOMS 17 CAFETERIA SERVERY 18 LOADING BAY 19 ELECTRICAL 20 LAN ROOM 21 CUSTODIAN ROOM 1 2 3 4 5 1 GENERAL SCIENCE 2 BIOLOGY 3 PHYSICS 4 CHEMISTRY 5 COMMUNICATION 6 PREP ROOM 7 SEMINAR 8 WASHROOM 9 CUSTODIAN CLOSET 10 WORKROOM 11 RESOURCE ROOM 12 STUDENT COMMONS 13 MUSIC ROOM 14 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 15 STORAGE 16 DANCE ROOM 17 SOUND STUDIO 18 THEATRE ARTS 19 STAGE 20 LAN ROOM 21 ELECTRICAL 22 ROOF TOP GARDEN 6 6 6 7 8 8 9 6 10 11 12 12 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 20 20 21
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STUDENT COMMONS CONNECTED TO PUBLIC COURTYARD
PRIMARY VERTICAL CIRCULATION
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INTERMEDIATE SPACES FOR GATHERING
FRAGMENT MODEL OF MAIN ATRIUM
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WEST ELEVATION
EXPLODED FACADE
NORTH ELEVATION
PERSPECTIVE SECTION
The use of vertical and volumetric spatial qualities highlights significant circulatory spines and key gathering spaces for different target audiences such as for programs that are louder and for programs that are more quiet. Additionally, each of these levels are connected with a corresponding courtyard and rooftop garden.
10 PRIVATE/QUIET COURTYARD PUBLIC/LOUD COURTYARD BRICK EXTERIOR FRAMING SYSTEM INTERIOR FACADE
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CIRCUS ARTS FACILITY
Toronto, Canada
ASC 301 Design Studio | Fall 2021
Supervised by: Terri Peters
Software: AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino 3D, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator
Located within downtown Toronto, Ontario, The Calico Center acts as a circus arts sports facility that offers both youth and adults an opportunity to participate in a creative active lifestyle.
This sports facility offers a spacious trapeze hall, a well-equipped strength training facility, and a dance room. The design is organized to circulate around the different demographic of users and their experience of each space. Additionally, there is a designated space for a rooftop garden and greenhouse which promote the idea of connection and integration of this design into the community that surrounds it.
Additionally, this project was featured in the 2022 Year End Show-DAS Exhibition.
Tour of the Facility
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SITE CONTEXT
81 Bond Street is located at the intersection of Bond and Dundas street. With close access to the transit grid on the east of the site, there are several opportunities for entrances along the north and west facades. Aditionally, the St. Michael’s choir school, located south of the site, gives the chance to collaborate with the school in terms of volunteering and to promote an additional physical activity.
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MASSING DEVELOPMENT DIAGRAMS
Use of different levels of transparency to promote circus arts and still maintain a sense of privacy to draw attention to the main focus of my design, the trapeze hall. Translucent and masharbiya patterns are used for the double skin to allow silhouettes of people using the space to act as a living art piece.
01 04 05 02 03 Site Interaction Extrusion of Spaces Exposure to Site Subraction for Lighting Addition of Perforation
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0 160 320 80 M 1:4000 OPEN TO BELOW 1 2 3 4 6 5 DN B A A' LOBBY 1 RECEPTION/RETAIL 2 LOUNGE AREA 3 CAFE 4 CAFE SEATING 5 RETAIL STORAGE 6 TIERED SEATING 7 MEN'S WASHROOM 8 FEMALE'S WASHROOM 9 STAFF ROOM 10 MANAGER ROOM 11 12 LOADING BAY 13 14 JANITOR CLOSET 15 OFFICE STORAGE FIRE EXIT DUNDAS STREET BOND STREET DANCE ROOM 1 DANCE ROOM STORAGE 2 GYM 3 GYM STORAGE 4 CLASSROOM 5 6 MEN'S WASHROOM 7 FEMALE'S WASHROOM 8 JANITOR CLOSET 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 CLASSROOM STORAGE 8 FIRE EXIT 9 10 UP DN UP DN CALICO CENTRE
2021 GROUND LEVEL SECOND LEVEL 1 LOBBY 1 DANCE ROOM 7 TIERED SEATING 7 MALE WASHROOM 2 RECEPTION/RETAIL 2 DANCE STORAGE 8 MALE WASHROOM 8 FEMALE WASHROOM 3 RETAIL STORAGE 3 EXCERISE ROOM 9 FEMALE WASHROOM 9 JANITOR CLOSET 4 LOUNGE AREA 4 GYM STORAGE 10 STAFF ROOM 10 FIRE EXIT 5 CAFE 5 CLASSROOM 11 MANAGER ROOM 13 LOADING BAY 6 CAFE SEATING 6 CLASSROOM STORAGE 12 OFFICE STORAGE 14 JANITOR CLOSET 15 FIRE EXIT OPEN TO BELOW 15 OPEN TO BELOW 1 2 3 4 6 5 UP DN UP B A A' LOBBY 1 RECEPTION/RETAIL 2 LOUNGE AREA 3 CAFE 4 CAFE SEATING 5 RETAIL STORAGE 6 TIERED SEATING 7 MEN'S WASHROOM 8 FEMALE'S WASHROOM 9 STAFF ROOM 10 MANAGER ROOM 11 12 LOADING BAY 13 14 JANITOR CLOSET 15 OFFICE STORAGE FIRE EXIT FIRST LEVEL FLOORPLAN OPEN TO BELOW OPEN TO BELOW 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 UP DN UP DN B' A A' LOBBY 1 RECEPTION/RETAIL 2 LOUNGE AREA 3 CAFE 4 CAFE SEATING 5 RETAIL STORAGE 6 TIERED SEATING 7 MEN'S WASHROOM 8 FEMALE'S WASHROOM 9 STAFF ROOM 10 MANAGER ROOM 11 12 LOADING BAY 13 14 JANITOR CLOSET 15 OFFICE STORAGE FIRE EXIT FIRST LEVEL FLOORPLAN OPEN TO BELOW 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 16 UP DN UP B B' A A' LOBBY 1 RECEPTION/RETAIL 2 LOUNGE AREA 3 CAFE 4 CAFE SEATING 5 RETAIL STORAGE 6 TIERED SEATING 7 MEN'S WASHROOM 8 FEMALE'S WASHROOM 9 STAFF ROOM 10 MANAGER ROOM 11 12 LOADING BAY 13 14 JANITOR CLOSET 15 OFFICE STORAGE FIRE EXIT FIRST LEVEL FLOORPLAN OPEN TO BELOW OPEN TO BELOW 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 UP DN UP DN B B' A A' LOBBY 1 RECEPTION/RETAIL 2 LOUNGE AREA 3 CAFE 4 CAFE SEATING 5 RETAIL STORAGE 6 TIERED SEATING 7 MEN'S WASHROOM 8 FEMALE'S WASHROOM 9 STAFF ROOM 10 MANAGER ROOM 11 12 LOADING BAY 13 14 JANITOR CLOSET 15 OFFICE STORAGE FIRE EXIT
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MAIN CIRCULATION SPINE ON SECOND LEVEL
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CAFE ALONG DUNDAS STREET
COURTYARD WITH VERTICAL CIRCULATION
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TRAPEZE HALL
WEST ELEVATION 18
EXTERIOR VIEW - RAIN CALICO CENTRE | Fall 2021 19
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MELLOW PARK
URBAN SKATEPARK
Toronto, Canada
ASC 301 Design Studio | Fall 2021
Supervised by: Terri Peters
Software: AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino 3D, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator
Mellow Park is a kid-friendly skate park designed to promote the development of youth within a local community through the use of strategically placed obstacles and use of greenery. The park itself expresses the idea of transition through different zones through the use of different hierarchies of spaces.
The surrounding site and community are a significant inspiration for the design as the skate park is modeled as an extension of an existing chain of parks. This creates an opportunity to take aspects of the natural environment while simultaneously considering the built environment.
Park Walkthrough
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The site sits at the intersection of Esplanade and Lower Jarvis Street with majority of the structures around the site being residential with the exception of St. Lawrence Market and some local shops around the area. The site is also in conjunction with a row of several parks which inspired a more green and welcoming design to fit within the surrounding area.
SITE CONTEXT 0 160 320 80 M 1:4000 NORTH ELEVATION
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GARDEN PAVILION
NORTH WEST ENTRANCE TO SITE
The entrances of this tucked away, community based skate park is visible within the elevations and allows the community to access the site from any direction. Furthermore, the location of the local transit bus stop is next to the site allowing for easier commute for skaters visiting the site.
EAST ELEVATION
NORTH EAST
ENTRY
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URBAN STYLE SKATEPARK - LANDSCAPE DIAGRAM
The site itself is divide into several smaller zones to accommodate different users of the space. The urban street styled park is located on the northwest portion of the site and is promoted for beginners to get a better grasp of skateboarding through the simple obstacles and easy flow. The more intermediate and advanced users would resort to the bowls on the east. Additionally, the site includes a pavilion and several grass patches for skaters and viewers to sit and spectate.
B - B’ SECTION
GARDEN PAVILION
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URBAN STREET STYLE BOWL STYLE
URBAN STYLE SKATEPARK
The skate bowl are strategically placed to promote a child friendly and safe environment as the shallow bowl is placed closer to the sidewalk than the deeper bowl to prevent any loose boards from potentially harm pedestrians and viewers. Moreover, the hierarchy of the different levels flow from the site to the surrounding conjunction of parks.
D - D’ SECTION
GARDEN PAVILION
URBAN STREET STYLE
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HOUSING IN BANCROFT
MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX
Bancroft, Canada
ASC 401 Design Studio | Winter 2022
Supervised by: Julie Ourceau
Software: AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino 3D, Lumion, Photoshop, Illustrator
Housing in Bancroft is a proposal that aims to make a commentary on affordable housing and community gathering space. This mixed-use residential complex proposes a community library that can provide residents and the community a source of knowledge and networking.
The building features a continuous commercial facade with several entry points into the courtyard. The design uses the idea of compress and expansion to celebrate the transition into the green space. Occupants are also connected to the community through the courtyard.
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SITE ZONING
As the site is located within the central commercial zone within Bancroft, it allows residents the opportunity to access most assets within a short commute distance.
SITE CIRCULATION
Located at the busy intersection of Hasting Street North and Station Street. The location of the site can bring opportunities to promote a community space.
SITE GREENING
Including various species of Pine, Spruce, Maple, Oak, and Birch trees, Bancroft is surrounded by several natural features, parks, and a prominent hiking trail, the heritage trail. Opportunity to integrate the site and local species within a courtyard space or garden.
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ABSTRACT DESIGN CONCEPT
Education within the community is crucial for promoting harmony, inclusivity, and diversity. Approximately 60% of Bancroft are not included in the labor force, part of this percentage includes students as well. The main communal space within my design, the local community library, is not only a step toward providing locals with an inspirational opportunity to further develop their education and search for employment but also acts as a place that preserves the knowledge and heritage of the town for the future generations. The addition of a facilitated educational center can also provide free access to study resources and technology but is not limited to just reading. It can also bring the community together through different types of acts such as book clubs, community activities, and networking events.
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320 M FIRST LEVEL FLOORPLAN OPEN TO BELOW 4 6 10 11 13 14 15 B B' A 14 15 FIRE EXIT FIRST LEVEL FLOORPLAN OPEN TO BELOW 4 6 10 11 13 14 15 16 UP DN B B' A A' 12 LOADING BAY 13 14 JANITOR CLOSET 15 OFFICE STORAGE FIRE EXIT FIRST LEVEL FLOORPLAN OPEN TO BELOW OPEN TO BELOW 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 UP DN UP DN B B' A A' FEMALE'S WASHROOM 9 STAFF ROOM 10 MANAGER ROOM 11 12 LOADING BAY 13 14 JANITOR CLOSET 15 OFFICE STORAGE FIRE EXIT FIRST LEVEL FLOORPLAN OPEN TO BELOW OPEN TO BELOW 3 6 5 10 11 13 14 15 B B' A RECEPTION/RETAIL LOUNGE AREA CAFE SEATING RETAIL STORAGE TIERED SEATING MEN'S WASHROOM FEMALE'S WASHROOM STAFF ROOM MANAGER ROOM LOADING BAY JANITOR CLOSET OFFICE STORAGE FIRE EXIT FIRST LEVEL FLOORPLAN OPEN TO BELOW OPEN TO BELOW 1 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 UP DN UP DN B' A A' LOBBY 1 RECEPTION/RETAIL 2 LOUNGE 3 CAFE 4 CAFE SEATING 5 RETAIL STORAGE 6 TIERED 7 MEN'S WASHROOM 8 FEMALE'S 9 STAFF ROOM 10 MANAGER 11 12 LOADING 13 14 JANITOR 15 OFFICE FIRE EXIT FIRST LEVEL FLOORPLAN OPEN TO BELOW OPEN TO BELOW 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 UP DN UP DN B B' A A' LOBBY 1 RECEPTION/RETAIL 2 LOUNGE 3 CAFE 4 CAFE SEATING 5 RETAIL STORAGE 6 TIERED 7 MEN'S WASHROOM 8 FEMALE'S 9 STAFF ROOM 10 MANAGER 11 12 LOADING 13 14 JANITOR 15 OFFICE FIRE EXIT A - A’ SECTION
HOUSING IN BANCROFT | Winter 2022 GROUND LEVEL 1 FAMILY UNIT 2 COMMUNITY LIBRARY 3 COMMERICAL AND SINGLE UNIT 31
NORTH ELEVATION
STATION STREET HASTING STREET
AXONOMETERIC VIEW - ENTRY POINT VIEW
The main threshold located along Station Street uses the idea of contraction and expansion to signify the different openings. The threshold into the building is slightly lowered to bring attention toward it, while contradicting the larger, open stairway leading to a raised outdoor communal garden and into an open study space.
INTO THE COURTYARD
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WEST ELEVATION
FAMILY UNIT - LIVING ROOM
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HOUSING TYPOLOGY
The main building complex includes three primary unit typology which includes live/work unit, accessible unit, and dorm style unit. The live/work unit includes a dedicated office space, the accessible unit is designed to be wheelchair accessible, and the dorm style unit is designed to hold mutliple people with shared spaces.
UNIT LIVE/WORK UNIT
UNIT DORM STYLE UNIT OUTDOOR SPACE 14.4 m2 OUTDOOR SPACE 18.2 m2 OUTDOOR SPACE 5.5 m2 MASTER BEDROOM 13.8 m2 BATHROOMS 5.55 m2 LIVING/DINING ROOM 16.5 m2 KITCHEN 8.5 m2 BATHROOMS 5.55 m2 BEDROOM 11.6 m2 GARAGE 38.2 m2 BATHROOMS 2.3 m2 LIVING ROOM 16.5 m2 BATHROOMS 7.28 m2 HALLWAYS 19.8 m2 HALLWAYS 19.6 m2 OUTDOOR SPACE 3.2 m2 HALLWAYS 17.5 m2 BEDROOM 11.6 m2 34
FAMILY
ACCESSIBLE
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GARDEN PAVILION
Toronto, Canada
Timberfever Design-Build Competition | Fall 2022
Colleagues: Kurt Mui, Joshua Subang, Althea Blais, and Prarona Ghosh
Timberfever is a competition that allowed the collaboration between different disciplines to design and build a garden pavilion using timber construction.
The inspiration of the design came from our primary vegetable, corn. It work to create an experience through unveiling the corn while still providing comfortable seating for pedestrians. Furthermore, the design aimed to use different stages of growth to create a permeable shade for the senses of privacy and connection.
Additionally, this design-build project was given a Honorable Mention amoungst other competitors.
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JOINT DETAIL
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