Selected samples of work
ARCHITECTURE
URBANISM
RESEARCH
IDEAS
ditya Vipparti rchitect - Urban Designer B.Arch , M.Arch (Urban Design)
I am a passionate Architect with Masters in Urban Design. My professional experience involves Architecture, Urban Design, Masterplanning and Interior Design – working with practices and organizations in Delhi, Hyderabad, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Amaravati and Paris. Apart from working across scales, my skill set spans across different aspects of a given project - inception, concept design, design development and execution. I also enjoy working in multi cultural and inter - disciplinary teams. This portfolio is a glimpse into my journey of professional projects, design education, and other allied pursuits that have helped me shape my thoughts, ideas and my attitude towards the built environment and life in general.
CONTENTS
1 AMARAVATI CAPITAL CITY 2015 - 2019
2 INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS 2010 - 2019
3 MASTERPLANNING & URBAN DESIGN 2010 - 2019
4 ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS 2006 - 2019
5 ACADEMIC DESIGN WORK 2004 - 2011
6 DESIGN RESEARCH & ALLIED ACTIVITIES 2004 - 2019
1. AMARAVATI CAPITAL CITY 2. INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS 3. MASTERPLANNING & URBAN DESIGN 4. ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS 5. ACADEMIC DESIGN WORK 6. DESIGN RESEARCH & ALLIED ACTIVITIES
Amaravati, the new Capital City of the Southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is one of the most anticipated new city projects in the World, comparable in scale and significance to new city precedents such as Chandigarh, Brasilia, Astana and Putrjaya. Have worked as part of the Project Core Architecture & Urban Design team, for Government of Andhra Pradesh in several interventions - City Masterplanning, Preparation of Urban Design Framework for Capital Precinct and Architectural Design of Iconic Civic Institutions.
‘Amaravati Capital City’ - Selected Projects 1.1 Amaravati City Masterplan and Land Pooling Scheme
2015 - 2017
1.2 Masterplan and Urban Design of Amaravati Capital Precinct
2015 - 2019
1.3 Legislature Building for the State of Andhra Pradesh
2017 - ongoing
1.4 High Court Building for the State of Andhra Pradesh
2017 - ongoing
1.5 Secretariat & HoD Office Towers for the State of Andhra Pradesh
2017 - ongoing
1.6 Judicial Courts Complex
2018 - 2019
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1.1 AMARAVATI CITY MASTERPLAN & LANDPOOLING SCHEME Project Type: New City Development
Duration: 2015 - 2017
Location: Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
Project Role: Part of the Core Masterplanning team for Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA)
Following the bifurcation of the state of Andhra Pradesh in 2014, it was decided to plan a new Capital City for the residual state. After several deliberations, site for the new city was finalized on the Southern bank of River Krishna between the existing towns of Vijayawada and Guntur. The city is to be developed in an extent of 217 sq.m, as part of a larger Capital Region of 8603 sq.km.
New City Precedents Amaravati is one of the most ambitious New City developments in the world at the moment. The project has tried to draw inspiration and learn lessons from New City precedents.
CHANDIGARH
BRASILIA
ASTANA
PUTRAJAYA
AMARAVATI
Area: 114 sq.km Population: 1.1 million
Area: 5802 sq.km Population: 4.3 million
Area: 722 sq.km Population: 1 million
Area: 49 sq.km Population: 91,900
Area: 217 sq.km Population: 3.5 million (2050)
Geographical context
Delhi Krishna River Amaravati
Mumbai Hyderabad Amaravati
Andhra Pradesh in India
Vijayawada
Guntur
Amaravati Capital Region in Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati City (217 sq.km) in Capital Region (8603 sq.km)
Amaravati City (217 sq.km) with Krishna River to North
Vision To make Amaravati a multi-faceted people centred city - ‘the People’s Capital’
World class infrastructure
Jobs & homes for all
Green and Clean
Quality living
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Efficient Resource Management
Identity & Heritage
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City Masterplan - Worked on the finalization of the Amaravati Capital Region and City Masterplan, as part of APCRDA Planning team in co-ordination with consulants Surbana Jurong from July 2015 to Feb 2016. - The Capital City Masterplan is organized into 9 themed sub-cities and further into 27 townships; with a projected population of 3.5 million by 2050. - Each township is about 2km x 2km, further sub divided into Neighbourhoods of 1km x 1km, which are in turn sub divided into Communities of 0.5km x 0.5km. - Capital Region Plan was notified on 26th December 2015. - Amaravati Capital City Masterplan was notified on 22nd February 2016.
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Land Pooling Scheme Land pooling scheme (LPS) under the Section - 43 of Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2014 was taken up as a participatory mechanism to procure lands in turn benefitting both the government and the citizens of the city. Under this scheme land parcels owned by individuals or group of owners were legally consolidated by transfer of ownership rights to the Authority, which later transferred the ownership of a part of urban land back to the landowners for undertaking development of such areas. The APCRDA initiated the process of registration of the returned plots in March 2017 and by March 2018; 13,480 registrations were completed covering 33,208 acres of land which include 59,014 returnable plots allotted to 23,903 land owners in 46 transparent electronic lotteries in 22 out of 24 villages. Infrastructure development is currently in progress in the LPS layouts and subsequently private developments will take shape. This kind of a participatory approach to land procurement and urbanization, is unprecedented across the world.
Map showing LPS returnable Residential and Commercial land in Amaravati
Land Pooling Scheme has created a win-win situation for all stakeholders
Public Consultations during the LPS and Masterplanning process
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Neighbourhood Planning The City Masterplan is structured based on a hierarchical logic as illustrated below. Further, a typical township, neighbourhood, community are designed around community amenities such as school, healthcare, park, shops etc as the Nucleus, proportionate to the concerned scale in hierarchy.
Aerial View of typical neighbourhood with Community Amenities as Anchor elements
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1.2 MASTERPLAN & URBAN DESIGN OF AMARAVATI CAPITAL PRECINCT Project Type: Development of Civic Hub
Duration: 2015 - 2019
Location: Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
Project Role: Part of lead team for Project inception, Development of brief, Design Management for APCRDA (client) in co-ordination with Foster + Partners (Masterplan Consultant)
Amaravati Capital Precinct is envisioned to be the Administrative and Symbolic hub for the City and State of Andhra Pradesh at large. Spread over about 1375 Acres area, the precinct would house Iconic Civic Institutions of Legislature, High Court, Secretariat and other Government Establishments. Apart from this, it is a conscious intent to provide various mixed uses and vibrant public spaces to keep the Precint active at all times and accessible, friendly for people.
Siting in the Overall City
Programme for the Capital Precinct
Design Considerations • Symbolic Connection & Identity
GOVT OFFICES
SUPPORTING ACITIVITIES - Meeting & Convention facilities - Social Amenities
OTHER MIXED USES - Institutions, Retail & Entertainment - Private Offices & Residential - Monuments
- State Secretariat & HoDs - Govt of India offices
COMPONENTS OF AMARAVATI CAPITAL PRECINCT
GOVT RESIDENTIAL
• Environment Friendly MAJOR PUBLIC SPACES
• Symbolic of Democracy
- Riverfront Promenade - People’s square - Civic Axis
• Modern Administration & Governance Hub for the 21st Century • To reflect Andhra Culture & Heritage
CIVIC INSTITUTIONS
• Vibrant public realm with the right ‘Mix’ of Activities
- Legislature - High Court
• Integration with the ‘Blue - Green’ Network of the City
- CM, Governor Residences - Housing for Various levels of Govt staff
• Seamless Security Management 5
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Green open space
Water
Built form
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Street network
Precedent References Washington, D.C. 1901
Brasilia 1960
Putrajaya 1996
U.S.A.
Brazil
Malaysia
681,000
2,500,000
88,000
Astana 1998
Kazakhstan 860,000
New Delhi 1911
Chandigarh 1953
India
India
249,000
1,000,000
Lessons learnt Washington DC
Monumental public spaces Astana
Mixed Uses for vibrant public realm
Brasilia
Putrajaya
Reflect people’s aspirations New Delhi
Blue & Green as prominent element Chandigarh
Stately Character and Dignity 6
Iconic landmark buildings
Aditya Vipparti - Design Portfolio Knowledge
Communication TruthKnowledge Spirituality Knowledge
Light Activity
Silent Centre
Communication Truth Spirituality Knowledge
Conceptualization of the Masterplan TruthLight Knowledge Activity
Silent Centre
Truth Knowledge
Key Principles: • Grid locations per Vedic astrology • Building placement per grid locations Rectangular Planning • North or East building and site entrances Modules • Silent centre with green or blue Each grid cell inherits associated Each grid cell inherits associated Maximise Transient Activity Rest
Transient Transient Activity Activity Fire Rest
Transient Activity
Transient Activity
Transient Activity Fire
planetary or stellar attributes planetary or stellar attributes Office Library Museum
High Court Legislative Civic
High Office Court Spiritual Library Residential Museum
High Court Legislative Civic
Office Legislative
Open Space Atrium Water Garden Plaza
High Office Court Legislative Legislative Cultural
Open Space Atrium Water Garden Plaza
North-South Major Streets
North-South Major Streets
Rectangular Planning Modules Maximise North and 1 km East-facing Entries
North and East-facing Entries
Was part of the lead Architecture & Urban Design Team at APCRDA, in concretizing the brief for the Capital Precinct Masterplan and to prepare the Masterplan framework. 3x3 High Court Spiritual Residential
High Court Legislative Cultural
Planning Grid
3x3 Planning Grid
300 m
Worked closely with the Foster + Partners team in various working sessions, during the initial design studies to translate aspirations North Coordinated program placement Coordinated program placement and requirements of APCRDA and Govt of Andhra Grid Entry for positive energy for positive energy Pradesh to the Masterplan. Office Hotel Residential
Restaurant Office RetailHotel Residential Residential
Legislative Residential
Super Block
Legislative Residential
300 m
Restaurant Retail Residential
North Grid Entry
Super Block
9x9
City Block
1 km
This involved working parallelly Subgrid with the Foster + Partners team and doing independent design studies in the APCRDA design team to City Block convert project requirements to a tangible design solution
Urban Block
Urban Block
Building Block
Building Block
9x9 Subgrid
100 m
100 m
City block initial studies inspired Citybyblock the Vastu initial studies inspired by the Vastu Shastra planning principles Shastra planning principles
Design Evolution Idea 1
Idea 2
Idea 3
- 9x9 Grid structure - Green & Blue 25%
- Inspired by London; seq uence of open spaces & mixed use - Green & Blue 30%
- Inspired by traditional inter linked courtyards - Green & Blue 40%
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Idea 4 - Ceremonial Central Axis - Green & Blue 60%
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Final Concept Masterplan
Aerial View of the Ceremonial Axis looking from the river
Krishna River Riverfront Park Governor Residence
Chief Minister Residence
Central Park
Mixed Use Development
AIS Officers Housing
MLA & MLC Housing
Senior Officers bungalows
Ministers bungalows Parade Square
Secretariat & HoD Complex Legislature Complex
High Court Judges Bungalows
Judicial Complex Central Park
Mixed Use Development Housing for Non Gazetted Officers Housing for Gazetted Officers
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Public Spaces All successful cities include vibrant places, with a strong sense of Identity, which are integral to community life and public realm; parks, plazas, courtyards, government buildings, public streets etc. The public space proposal incorporates several scales of public space from the ceremonial square to the courtyards within the centre of each urban block.
Riverfront Park
Central Park
Community courtyard
Mixed Use street 252
Judicial Complex
High Court building
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Central Park
Secretariat & HoD Towers
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Building a Sustainable Vision Land Use
120%
Human Geography
Ecology
Net Zero Historical Significance Energy
Green Spaces
Local Area Action Plan
Character
Physical Geography
Circulation
Study
Microclimate & Aspect
Climate
& Connections
Topography
Hydrology
Stakeholders
Soil, Geology & Loading
105% 137%
Drainage & Services (Utilities, Sewers etc.)
Halving+ Water Green Demand Blue City
- 45.4% green space - Public parks and ceremonial axis with natural landscapes and blooming plants
100%
120% 100%
Smart City Ecosystem
105%
120%
Parade Square
Ceremonial Axis
Halving Water Demand
Halving 105% % improvement
Water Demand on original target
Smart City Ecosystem Gateway Towers
Net Zero Energy
105%
Halving Water Demand
100%
Smart City Ecosystem
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Net Zero Energy
- Target reduction 40-60%; current reduction 72% - renewable energy derived from roof-top PV and off-site solar array
- Rainwater harvesting and stormwater management through landscape - Recycling of water from offsite STP for irrigation
100%
Bungalows
120%
- Unmanned electric bus network along central spine - Electric vehicles, bicycle and pedestrian routes and water taxis
- Digital infrastructure, optimised management of resources - GRIHA-rated 5 Star buildings
Legislature building
Net Zero Energy Carbon Neutral Walkable City
Mixed Use Development
100%
Smart City Ecosystem
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1.3 LEGISLATURE BUILDING FOR THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH Project Type: Iconic Civic Institution
Duration: 2017 - ongoing
Location: Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
Project Role: Part of lead team of APCRDA (Client) for preparation of brief, Architectural design studies, Design Management in coordination with Foster + Partners (Architecture Consultant)
Legislature building in the context of the Capital Precinct
Project Brief
Site Plan
Site Area: 35 Acres Built up area: About 900,000 sq.ft Major Components: - Assembly hall (300 members) - Council hall (100 members) - Central hall (for joint sessions, multi-purpose) - Office space for Legislature administration - Public Gallery and Museum Features: The Legislature, centrally located in the grand Ceremonial Axis is itself the symbol of Democracy for the newly born state of Andhra Pradesh. Building is sited in a huge water body, lending it a regal presence. The building is organized in four quadrants with central Spire of 250m height.
Legislature forecourt / plaza Public / pedestrian access
Public Park
Secretariat & HoD Towers
Water body
VIP access
Members access
Legislature building
Secretariat & HoD Towers
Staff access
Project status: Under detailed design, Construction to be completed by 2021 - Worked on finetuning the brief and space requirements in consultation with various concerned stakeholders. - Part of several intensive working sessions with Foster + Partners team in finding the right balance between the design aspirations and project requirements. 11
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Design Intent - Creating a Landmark Monument 350
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Belfry of Bruges 83m
Statue Big of Ben Liberty 96m 93m
Notre Dame 96m
St Paul’s Cathedral 111m
London Eye 135m
The Vatican 136m
Sagrada Familia 170m
Amaravati Legislature building 250m
Eiffel Tower 301m
The Shard 308m
- The proposed design uses the Spire - like extension of the Grand Central Atrium to create a Landmark monument and a bold Urban Punctuation, easily recognizable with accentuated Verticality and distinct Architectural form. - The Architectural expression of the building is seamlessly blended with the Structural system and Interior space. - People would be able to effortlessly access the heart of the building, the Central Atrium space and experience activities at various levels of the Spire. At the same time, core functions of the building; Assembly, Council Halls and Office space are efficiently planned accommodating the ceremonial, circulation and security requirements of the Institution.
Front View of the Legislature Building
Assembly Hall
Central Public Atrium Space 12
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Section AA’ through Central Public Atrium and Spire Spire top Lvl +250m Lvl +245m 360 degree viewing capsule
InteriorView of Spire looking up from ground level public Atrium
Viewing Deck Lvl +80m
Public Gallery, Museum Lvl +24m Ground level Lvl 0m Lvl -6m Public Entry / Atrium level
Public / Pedestrian Access at lower ground (lvl -6m) level
ADMIN BLOCK
A
COUNCIL BLOCK
Access for CM, Assembly Speaker, Council Chairman
Access for Members of Legislature
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B’ CENTRAL HALL BLOCK
ASSEMBLY BLOCK
Staff Access
Ground level Plan 13
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Section BB’ through Assembly Hall and Council Hall
250m
360 degree view of Amaravati Viewing Capsule at Lvl +245m
Assembly Hall
Central Hall
Legislature Admin offices
Council Hall
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Assembly Hall
Upper (Halls) Level Plan 14
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1.4 HIGH COURT BUILDING FOR THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH Project Type: Iconic Civic Institution
Duration: 2017 - ongoing (Construction Commenced)
Location: Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
Project Role: Part of lead team of APCRDA (Client) for preparation of brief, Architectural design studies, Design Management in coordination with Foster + Partners (Architecture Consultant)
Project Brief Site Area: 45 Acres Built up area: About 1,265,000 sq.ft Major Components: - 35 Court Halls, each with attached Judge Chamber (2400 sq.ft each) - Chief Justice Court Hall, with attached Chamber (4800 sq.ft) - Other facilities: Judges facilities, High Court administration (Sections, Registries), High Court Library, Public interface facilities & waiting spaces, Advocates Hall, Alternate dispute resolution etc
Remains of Buddhist Stupa at Ghantasala
Features: - Dedicated Entries for Judges, Public, Advocates & Staff - Clear segregation of circulation for Judges and Public - Architectural form inspired by historic Buddhist Stupa Architecture Project status: Under detailed design, Construction started and to be completed by 2021
Corbelled Mound like form for the proposed High Court building inspired by the Ghantasala Stupa
- Worked on finetuning the brief and space requirements in consultation with various concerned stakeholders. - Part of several intensive working sessions with Foster + Partners team in developing the project from Concept Design to On-site execution. 15
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Building Zoning & Floor layouts Sixth floor +34m
Sixth floor +26m
Fifth floor +22m
Functional Zoning Legend Court No 1 + Chief of Justice facilities Fourth floor +18m
Court Halls + Chambers Judges’ Facilities
Ground floor plan (public interface activities) Registrars Public
Judges
Public Movement
Administrative offices Movement Movement
Third floor +14m
Records Alternative Dispute Resolution Public Prosecutor + Advocate General
Second floor +10m
Advocates + law chambers Canteen facilities Court related facilities Other facilities Security + Safety
First floor +6m
Washroom Facilities Core + MEP
Second floor plan (Typical Courthalls layout) (Public Movement at periphery, Judges movement inside)
Entrance Points
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Functional Zoning Legend
Chief Justice
Court No 1 +Judges Chief of Justice facilities
Court related facilities
Court Halls + Chambers
Other facilities
Judges’ Facilities
Staff
Security + Safety
Advocates
Washroom Facilities
Public
Registrars
Administrative offices Records Alternative Dispute Resolution Public Prosecutor + Advocate General Advocates + law chambers Canteen facilities
Ground floor +/- 0m
Core + MEP Entrance Points Chief Justice Judges Public Staff Advocates
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Key Design Principles
Have an iconic external appearance a conventional campus into once Collection Collection of buildings under one structure The entra Compact a conventional campus into once Compact collection of buildings collection of buildings
Have an iconic external appearance
Public Passage
Public Passage
Court Hall
Court Hall
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Assembly
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Public Passage
Court Hall
Public
Judges’ Chamber
Courts
The public can see the court hall entrances from the waiting areas
Judges’ Passage
Public Public
Judges
Visual & Physical segregation of Judges are protected from public The public can see be the court hallview The entrances should announced entrances from the waiting areas Judges from Public
Public Passage
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Judges to beconnected directly to The publicChambers can seebethe court hall Chambers must directly entrances waiting areas the courtfrom halls connected tothe Court Halls
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Court Hall
Judges’ Passage Judges’ Chamber
Chambers must be directly connected to the court halls
Judges Courts
Judges’ Chamber
Waiting Areas
Public Passage
Public Passage
Waiting Areas
Court Hall
Court Hall
Waiting areas must be away from entrances to the courts
Public spaces outside Courthalls under the Canopy of the ‘Stupa’ like Roof
East West Section through the Proposed High Court building Judges Movement
Public Movement
Umbrella Canopy of Pre-cast Concrete fins lending the Stupa like Corbelled Mound form to the Complex
Judge facilities
Chief Justice Court Hall Chamber
Court Hall Chamber
Court Hall Chief Justice’s
& Judges’ Private Access Case Filing
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View of the Grand Central Atrium
North side forecourt / plaza while approaching the High Court building
Chief Justice Court Hall
Judges Movement
Public Movement
Judge facilities
Court Hall
50m
Chamber
Court Hall Chamber
Court Hall Chamber
Records
Peripheral building with staff offices
Case Filing
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1.5 SECRETARIAT & HOD OFFICE TOWERS FOR THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH Project Type: State Government Administrative Offices
Duration: 2017 - ongoing (Construction Commenced)
Location: Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
Project Role: Part of lead team of APCRDA (Client) for preparation of brief, Architectural design studies, Design Management in coordination with Foster + Partners (Architecture Consultant)
Secretariat & HoD Office towers in the context of the Capital Precinct
The project intends to create a Modern Administrative Hub for State Government’s Secretariat & HoD offices, with the intent to achieve best standards for employee wellness and productivity, while encouraging inter-departmental interaction. The Secretariat HoD Towers lending distinct skyline to the Capital Precinct skyline while respecting the stature of the Iconic Legislature building
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Diagrid lending a distinct identity to the project
- Concrete Core supports vertical and lateral loads - Diagrid provides alternative to vertical perimeter columns. - Modular and repetitive - Column free Corners achievable with Diagrid
The Core is assumed to carry the bulk of vertical and lateral loads as a ductile seismic force resisting system
- Diagrid goes all the way to the ground - Diagrid module spans 6 storeyes vertically - Diagrid around the whole tower
Project Brief:
Landscaped public spaces to bind different towers and departments
Site Area: 41 Acres Built up area: About 6,900,000 sq.ft Features: - Offices for the State Government Secretariat (35 departments) and HoDs (108 departments). - Office space accommodated in 5 towers (four towers 40 floors high and one tower 50 floors high). Further, there are low-rise amenity blocks and landscaped public spaces providing common facilties for Meetings & Conventions, Recreation and F&B. - The Design uses Diagrid technology for the Structure of the Towers to create flexible office floorspace. Project Status: Under detailed design, Construction to be completed by 2021 Open Plan office layout Diagrid expressed in the Interior ambience
Triple Height Interaction spaces in the office tower
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1.6 JUDICIAL COURTS COMPLEX Project Type: Judiciary related building
Duration: Jan 2018 - Feb 2019 (Construction Completed)
Location: Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
Project Role: Lead Architect for APCRDA to prepare Schematic Design; worked on further co-ordination with L&T (Construction Contractor) for project execution
Project Brief: Site Area: 4 Acres Built up area: About 250,000 sq.ft
Location: South of High Court Complex Site
Features: - The project is conceived to be a Multi-purpose Judicial building accommodating City Courts, Civil & Criminal Courts and Tribunals. - The building comprises 22 Courthalls (1200 sft each). - Courthalls are on 1st & 2nd floors, while public interface activities like filing are located on ground floor. - The public and judges movement is clearly segregated in the floor layouts. Judges movement is around the inner courtyard, while public movement is along the external periphery of the building.
Secretariat & HoD Complex Legislature Complex
High Court Judicial Complex
Project status: - Design: Jan - May 2018 - Construction: June 2018 to Feb 2019 - Building functional since March 2019 (currently Interim High Court)
Judges Bungalows Central Park
Worked as Lead Architect for the Design Team in preparation of Concept & Schematic Design. Visualization of Architectural Expression (March 2018)
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Floor Layouts
Staff Access
Judges Access
Advocates Access Public Movement
Judges Movement
Public Access
Ground floor plan (Public Interface Activities) GROUNDProject FLOOR PLANExecution FOR PROPOSED JUDICIAL COMPLEX, in Amaravati Government Complex
During Construction (October 2018)
Second floor plan (Typical Court Halls Level) (Public Movement at periphery, Judges movement inside) FIRST FLOOR PLAN FOR PROPOSED JUDICIAL COMPLEX, in Amaravati Government Complex
During Construction (December 2018)
Photograph of the building at the time of innauguration (Feb 2019)
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1. AMARAVATI CAPITAL CITY 2. INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS 3. MASTERPLANNING & URBAN DESIGN 4. ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS 5. ACADEMIC DESIGN WORK 6. DESIGN RESEARCH & ALLIED ACTIVITIES
Have had a diverse international experience with projects outside by home country India, in Japan, France, Hong Kong, Philippines, Russia, Latvia, Iran and Brazil. I am adaptable in working in inter-disciplinary teams and projects in a variety of contexts and scales. I have also found it richly rewarding to collaborate and exchange with professionals of expertises and cultural backgrounds.
‘International Projects’ - Selected Projects 2.1 New Township at Rublyovo, Moscow Region, RUSSIA
2018
2.2 Extension of Terminal 2, Nice Airport, FRANCE
2018
2.3 Sub Urban Train Station Design, Tehran Region, IRAN
2018
2.4 ATC Tower, Riga Airport, LATVIA
2018
2.5 La Defense 2050, Paris, FRANCE
2011
2.6 Mixed Use Development, Cebu, PHILIPPINES 2.7 Revitalization of Small Town, Karatsu, JAPAN
2011 - 2012 2010
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2.1 NEW TOWNSHIP AT RUBLYOVO, MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA Project Type: Township Masterplan & Urban Design
Duration: May - August 2018 (Competition Proposal)
Location: Moscow Region, RUSSIA
Project Role: Worked as part of the design team in Studio International at AREP Group, Paris
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Project Brief: - Invited Design Competition for Masterplan & Urban Design of a privately developed township at Rublyovo near Moscow - Site Area: 463 hectares or 4.63 sq.km
- Worked on Conceptual zoning, planning, 3d Massing, Built form & Urban design demonstration
Market / Retail Quarter
Marina Bay Quarter Train Station
Central Business Central
District (High Rise)
Moskva
lake
River-side beach Quarter (Mid Rise
Central lake quarter
River
Residential)
(Mid rise residential)
Mixed typology housing Quarter
Bridge to enter the township
(Low to Mid Rise)
SITE BOUNDARY (463 HECTARES)
Proposed Masterplan
Park side quarter
- The Masterplan is structured around the Natural Assets of the Site - existing Central Lake and Moskva River. - The township is largely residential with prudent allocation of mixed used such as commercial, recreation, cultural, social amenities and public transport facilities. - The Masterplan is organized into zones or quarters to lend distinct character to different parts of the township.
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Aerial View of the proposed Urban Design scheme
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Place making visualizations
ЦЕНТРАЛЬНАЯ ПРОГУЛОЧНАЯ НАБЕРЕЖНАЯ С РЕСТОРАНАМИ НА ПЕРВЫХ ЭТАЖАХ ЗДАНИЙ И ПАРКОМ СКУЛЬПТУР CENTRAL WALKING EMBANKMENT WITH RESTAURANTS ON THE GROUND FLOORS OF BUILDINGS AND A SCULPTURE PARK
Vibrant public spaces & Active built edge as interface between CBD & Central lake
ГОРОДСКАЯ АГРИКУЛЬТУРА ВО ДВОРАХ «ОТКРЫТЫХ» УРБАН-БЛОКОВ URBAN AGRICULTURE IN OPEN-BLOCK COURTYARDS
Cluster of Architectural typologies in an ‘Open’ Urban block with integrated community spaces
КОЛБЦЕВОЙ БУЛЬВАР - ШИРОКИЙ ОЗЕЛЕНЕННЫЙ ПРОМЕНАД RING BOULEVARD - LARGE GREEN PROMENADE
Streetscape design with priority for pedestrian and bicycling experience
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Landscape Edge condition concepts
URBAN NATURE
URBAN
Seamless integration of Natural & Built Environment
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Play of upper and lower promenades for a layered transition of activities to lake edge
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2.2 EXTENSION OF TERMINAL 2, NICE AIRPORT, FRANCE Project Type: Airport Terminal
Duration: March 2018 (Competition Proposal)
Location: Nice, FRANCE
Project Role: Worked as part of the design team in Studio International at AREP Group, Paris Top View of proposed design in the site context
Project Brief: - This project was a concept design competition for the design of the proposed Extension of the Terminal 2 at Nice Airport, France.
Existing Airport Terminal Proposed Extension
- The Competition work was done during March 2018, over a period of four weeks. - Worked in co-ordination with the offices of Architect Jean Marie Duthilleul, Architect Paul Andreu and SETEC for the project.
- Major aspect of the project was to clearly plan the various kinds of passenger movements; departure, arrival, transfer, schengen, nonschengen - in the proposed extension, while integrating it with the existing terminal building
Aerial View of the proposed design for the Extension of Terminal 2 New Security Screening hall
New Departure Hall
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Interior View of the Departure Hall
Approach towards the new terminal building Existing Terminal building
Proposed Terminal extension
Building Zoning Top Roof of the building
Departure level (Upper level)
Tranfer level Schengen to Schengen, Non-Schengen to Schengen and vice versa (Intermediate level)
Arrival level (Lower level)
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2.3 SUB-URBAN TRAIN STATION DESIGN, TEHRAN REGION, IRAN Project Type: Prototype for sub-urban train station
Duration: April - May 2018 (Ongoing project)
Location: Tehran Region, IRAN
Project Role: Worked as part of the design team in Studio International at AREP Group, Paris
- This project was part of the larger consultancy to Government of Iran for development of High Speed Train network in Iran and Sub-urban railway network in the Tehran region. - Worked on developing a prototype concept design for a typical sub-urban train station, in integration with the ‘Char-bagh’ style garden layout for the station precinct. Forecourt / Plaza at the approach to the station
Aerial View of the Station set amidst a Char-bagh themed garden
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2.4 ATC TOWER, RIGA AIRPORT, LATVIA Project Type: Air Traffic Control tower
Duration: February 2018 (Competition Proposal)
Location: Riga, LATVIA
Project Role: Worked as part of the design team in Studio International at AREP Group, Paris The specific technical requirements of the Air traffic control tower were carefully worked out and accommodated in the design in co-ordination with Engineering consultants. A ‘hyperbolic paraboloid’ structural frame in Wood was proposed, in response to Latvia’s rich heritage of wood architecture. Schematic Section
Salient features: - Hyperbolic Paraboloid wooden structure - Height: 62m - Major components: 360 deg view tower cabin, Remote control room, Apron Control room, Admin offices
Proposed ATC tower amidst existing Airport
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2.5 LA DEFENSE 2050, PARIS, FRANCE Project Type: Urban Design scenario for business district
Duration: August - September 2011
Location: Paris, FRANCE
Project Role: International Urban Design workshop Worked in a group of six, for design conceptualization, development and presentation to stakeholders
International Urban Design workshop organized by ‘Les Ateliers, France’ to propose a Vision for 2050 for La Defense, the business district of Paris. Our proposal titled ‘Reverse Paradox’ intended to highlight the paradoxes of a 20th century style business district i.e La Defense in the context of present day globalization and digital technology. Through this, we proposed design strategies to help La Defense adapt to changing needs and to find relevance in 2050.
Proposed Metabolic Process of Transformation
Existing Monolithic view of La Defense
Anticipated hybridization of ‘spatial function’
Transformation to a hybrid use configuration
‘Physical and Virtual’ Connections
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Vision at Paris Metropolitan Region Scale for 2050 - A Networked Agglomeration of Decentralized poles. - The excessive pressure on La Defense gets relieved and shared by other possible nodes of development.
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2.6 MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT, CEBU, PHILIPPINES Project Type: Mixed Use Development
Duration: Dec 2011 - May 2012
Location: Cebu, PHILIPPINES
Project Role: Urban Design consultant for the project to Urban Design & Planning Consultants Ltd (UDPCLTD), HongKong
Project Details: Client: Aboitiz Land, Cebu, Philippines Site Area: 16 hectares Total built up area: 650,000 sq.m Commercial Mixed Use: 370,000 sq.m Residential Mixed Use: 160,000 sq.m Offices: 120,000 sq.m Worked on Project / Site Analysis, Development of Client brief, Urban Design studies & Schematic Masterplan; was part of Client meetings and workshops for design development.
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2.7 REVITALIZATION OF SMALL TOWN, KARATSU, JAPAN Project Type: Urban Revitalization
Duration: March 2010
Location: Karatsu, JAPAN
Project Role: International Urban Design workshop Worked in a group of six, for design conceptualization, development and presentation to stakeholders
Water, Walls & Walks - Making Karatsu a Walkable City International Urban Design workshop organized by ‘Architecture Institute of Japan’ to propose a Vision for Revitalization of Karatsu, a small town in Saga Prefecture, Japan. Our proposal titled ‘Water, Walls & Walks’ intended to key activity nodes of the town and integrate them through sensitive Urban Design interventions with the idea of enhancing the pedestrian experience of the town for various user groups.
AT THE WATER’S EDGE 海沿い
HEART OF THE CIT Y 市の中心 LEGEND 凡例 PRIMARY DESIGNATED PEDESTRIAN ROUTE 歩行者
の主経路
SECONDARY DESIGNATED PEDESTRIAN ROUTE 歩行者
Walk to the Sea
の第二経路
ARTISAN AC TIVIT Y DISTRIC T
職人の活動区域
COMMERCIAL AC TIVIT Y DISTRIC T 商業地域 MIXED AC TIVIT Y DISTRIC T
様々な活動が交わる区域 SEASIDE AC TIVIT Y DISTRIC T
海沿いの活動区域 PARKING AREAS
駐車場
DESIGN INTERVENTIONS
Walk to the Center
Walk by the River
計画区域
Walk to the Kiln
RIVER AND MOATS 川と堀
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KARATSU-YAKI ARTISANS 唐津焼職人
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With a Masters degree in Urban Design, I am equipped to work at a Macro scale with an awareness and sensitivity of the Micro and Vice Versa. I like to address complex urban issues with strategic design interventions to bring a holistic improvement to public realm and human experience of an urban ensemble. Following are some of my Masterplan & Urban Design projects, in addition to my experience of the Amaravati Capital City project.
‘Masterplanning & Urban Design’ - Selected Projects 3.1 Small Scale Urban Design Interventions for APCRDA
2015 - 2017
3.2 Urban Design proposal for Annavaram temple town, Andhra Pradesh
2014 - 2015
3.3 Transit Oriented Development (TOD) at Kukatpally, Hyderabad
2012
3.4 Masterplan for Hinduja township, Visakhapatnam
2012
3.5 Urban Design proposal for Tirumala temple town
2011
3.6 Land Suitability study for JSW Ltd at Jaigad, Maharashtra
2010 - 2011
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3.1 SMALL SCALE URBAN DESIGN INTERVENTIONS FOR APCRDA Project Type: Urban Design proposals
Duration: July 2015 - March 2017
Location: Vijayawada / Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
Project Role: Lead Urban Designer in the Planning Department at APCRDA (Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority)
I. Public Space Interventions in Vijayawada
Proposal to create a forecourt / plaza in front one of the Archaeological cave sites in Moghalrajpuram, Vijayawada
Proposal for improved edge condition of Raghavaiah park on to MG Road, Vijayawada
II. Canalscape Development - Bandar Canal, Vijayawada Proposed Masterplan for Canal promenade improvement, Integration of existing green spaces and creation of Activity Hubs for Canal Front Development
Edge Condition 1 Vijayawada Town Edge Condition 2
Bandar Canal
Krishna River
Edge Condition 3
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III. Revitalization of Archaeological Site at Malkapuram Village - The Existing Shiva Temple, Rudramma Devi Pillar are given a legible presence through landscape design and architectural retrofitting. - The proposal also creates a heritage themed village / arts & crafts bazaar development around the heritage site.
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3.2 URBAN DESIGN PROPOSAL FOR ANNAVARAM TEMPLE TOWN, ANDHRA PRADESH Project Type: Temple town Masterplan
Duration: May 2014 - December 2015
Location: Annavaram, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
Project Role: Lead Urban Designer for Prasad Design Team, Hyderabad; Proposal prepared for Endowments department, Govt of AP (Client)
Annavaram is a prominent Hindu temple in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The temple is located on a hill top, with a supporting settlement downhill.
View of temple from Adjacent plaza
The project intended to create a holistic Masterplan and Urban Design vision for the temple town - uphill & downhill - with the goal to provide a meaninful spiritual experience for an average pilgrim, while catering to the functional and infrastructure development requirements of the town. Silhouette of the temple hill
Temple atop Ratnagiri hill
Large Scale Strategy Symbiotic development of Uphill temple with Downhill Settlement - Decongestion of the uphill temple area by shifting hard built components such as pilgrim accommodation, parking, transport hubs to downhill basecamps. Pampa reservoir
Satyagiri hill area Proposed reforestation and conservation of natural environment
Proposed pocket for nature cure hospital and veda pathshala
Kalyana Mandapams
Ghats at the promenade
Temple core area
Proposed deer & birds park (22 acres) VIP accommodation
Decongestion of uphill area
Proposed 2 MW solar power farm
Admin office
Center for arts & crafts
Goushala areaPartly allocated for pilgrim accommodation facilities
Trail of steps to go uphill
Education hubExisting degree college alongwith relocated high school and junior college
Integration with Existing bus terminus
Revitalization and conservation of water body
Main base camp with Shuttle bus hub, parking, accommodation, amenities and kalyana mandapams
Subsidiary shrine and prasadam counter on highway. It is recommended to acquire land for visitors’ parking so as not disturb movement on the highway Shuttle bus service
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Integrated development near railway station – pilgrim accommodation and amenities
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Ratnagiri Area - Proposed plan for the uphill core temple precinct
Emphasis on Cultural activities and pilgrim amenities planned around landscaped and pedestrian friendly public spaces
Clear delineation of temple core area pedestrianization, punctuation of landscape elements and public spaces
- The proposed site plan attempts to lend a sense of coherence. The uphill temple area is re-organized to bring back clarity to the main temple core area in the overall silhouette. The core area is designed as a pedestrianized unified entity around the main temple and complementary to the temple itself. A shuttle bus hub is proposed to ease the ingress and egress of pilgrims. - The main temple core is delineated with a porous edge by means of open Mandapams and trees. The large public plaza comprising the Ram temple and Kalyana Mandapam is to be revitalized , by means of tree plantation and grass jointed paving, while shops will be segregated to a lower level. - An amphitheater is proposed as multi-purpose cultural space. It would seat about 1500 people at a time. It could be used for various cultural activities, and also for light and sound shows considering the main temple and Gopuram would form it’s backdrop. Additionally, a cultural center and Museum is proposed on Ratnagiri.
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3.3 TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOD) AT KUKATPALLY, HYDERABAD Project Type: Urban Design proposal
Duration: October - December 2012
Location: Hyderabad, INDIA
Project Role: Lead Urban Designer for Prasad Design Team, Hyderabad
This was a Scenario building proposal prepared for a Private Developer client with land near the upcoming Metro rail corridor; to the show the possibilities for Mixed Use transit oriented development for their site. Density & Diversity by Design
Utilizing the elevated datum of the Metro line to direct public movement into the proposed development Proposed Scenario for Integrated Transit Oriented Development
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3.4 MASTERPLAN FOR HINDUJA TOWNSHIP, VISAKHAPATNAM Project Type: Residential Township Masterplan
Duration: July 2012
Location: Visakhapatnam, INDIA
Project Role: Lead Urban Designer for Prasad Design Team, Hyderabad
- Masterplan for a Residential Township as part of a privately Industrial Area developed by Hinduja Group. - The proposed Clustering and Layout intends to create a network of human scale community scale spaces, in building a sense of neighbourhood. Aerial view showing the synchronization of the layout with the site topography
Built form is clustered such that a Contiguous network of Community spaces and pedestrian trails is formed
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3.5 URBAN DESIGN PROPOSAL FOR TIRUMALA TEMPLE TOWN Project Type: Temple Town Masterplan
Duration: October 2011
Location: Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
Project Role: Lead Urban Designer for Prasad Design Team, Hyderabad; Proposal prepared for HMDA (Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority)
Tirumala temple has one of the highest number of visitors (annual) in India.
Sri Venkateswara Swami temple, Tirumala
Was invited to prepare an Urban Design proposal Tirumala core area by HMDA. Following are salient features of the proposal: - Redesign of Mada streets (procession streets) around the main temple complex, such that the streets (alongwith built edge) define a new outer prakaram (enclosure) for the core. - Introduction of pedestrian approach street to the temple core area. - Reconstruction of thousand pillared mandapam. - Relocation of Kalyana mandapam & laddu potu to outside the temple complex.
Reconstruction of heritage mandapam
Procession street
Proposed Kalyana Mandapam & Garden Temple Complex
Pushkarini
Temple Plaza Temple approach street
Amphitheater
Emporiums, Souvenir stores Shops & Eateries
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3.6 LAND SUITABILITY STUDY FOR JSW LTD AT JAIGAD, MAHARASHTRA Project Type: Indutrial township
Duration: October 2010 - July 2011
Location: Jaigad, Maharashtra, INDIA
Project Role: Research Assistant at CEPT University’s Consultancy Cell (Department of Urban Design)
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1. AMARAVATI CAPITAL CITY 2. INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS 3. MASTERPLANNING & URBAN DESIGN 4. ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS 5. ACADEMIC DESIGN WORK 6. DESIGN RESEARCH & ALLIED ACTIVITIES
The following section presents some of the small scale Architecture and Interior design projects that I have worked on. I like to adopt a humane approach to Architecture, and creating spatial narratives in close consultation with end users of a given project. I like to build on the concept of a given project, and explore the appropriate materials, construction technicques and building systems that are in tune with the design theme.
‘Architecture & Interiors’ - Selected Projects 4.1 Veda Pathasala (Vedic School) at Annavaram, Andhra Pradesh
2016 - 2018
4.2 Menon House, Sainikpuri, Hyderabad
2013 - 2015
4.3 Interiors for a Villa, Ashoka a la Maison, Hyderabad
2012 - 2014
4.4 Serviced Apartments building, Kukatpally, Hyderabad
2011 - 2014
4.5 Sunni Chishtiya Mosque, Shivaji Nagar, Mumbai
2013 - 2014
4.6 Chishti House, Jangpura Extension, New Delhi
2008
4.7 Dhanda Retreat, Dehradun
2008
4.8 Auditorium at Kakatiya University, Warangal
2006
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4.1 VEDA PATHASALA (VEDIC SCHOOL) AT ANNAVARAM, ANDHRA PRADESH Project Type: Vedic School, Vernacular Architecture
Duration: 2016 - 2018
Location: Annavaram, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
Project Role: Part of the Design Team at Prasad Design Team; Client - Annavaram Devasthanam
This project is Vedic School run by Annavaram Temple Authority. Specific requirements of pedagogy and spaces had to be incorporated in the design. Some of the design features in response to the character of Vedic school are: - Low rise clustering to create the layout of a Vedic Village or Gurukul. - Classrooms and Student dormitories organized around courtyards to create easy transition of indoor and outdoor. - Local bricks and terracota tiles used with traditional non-RCC construction techniques.
Aerial view showing the Village like atmosphere envisaged in the design
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Spatial Quality - Filler slabs (Terracota tiles as fillers) have been used as roofs for the classroom spaces - Brick Jaali (Screen) filters in light to the interior space, while cutting off the harsh glare of the sun
Ongoing Construction in 2017
Creating a Rich Architectural Expression Modulation of brick as the primary building material and variations brought about with it, creates a distinct presence.
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4.2 MENON HOUSE SAINIKPURI, HYDERABAD Project Type: Remodelling of Existing House
Duration: 2013 - 2015 (Design & Execution)
Location: Hyderabad, INDIA
Project Role: Associate Architect at Prasad Design Team
The project involves the remodelling of a twenty year old house at Sainikpuri, Hyderabad. This included Interior renovation, external additions, renewed Architectural expression and Landscape design. The design intervention is themed to imbibe Kerala Architectural elements, to reflect the family’s Malayali background.
Traditional Kerala Charupadi (Verandah) introduced as a prominent Architectural feature
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4.3 INTERIORS FOR A VILLA ASHOKA A LA MAISON, HYDERABAD Project Type: Residential Interior Design
Duration: 2012 - 2014 (Design & Execution)
Location: Hyderabad, INDIA
Project Role: Associate Architect at Prasad Design Team
The project involves the interior design and execution for a Villa in a Privately developed Residential community. The design uses locally relevant materials and craftsmanship to lend a culturally rooted richness to the interior spaces. The project also involved architectural spatial intervention withing the confines of the framework, as delivered to the client by the project developer.
Family living space
Traditional puja space ornamental screen door
Local wood craftsmanship used in the staircase design and for the trelis suspended from central atrium ceiling
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4.4 SERVICED APARTMENTS BUILDING KUKATPALLY, HYDERABAD Project Type: Serviced Apartment building
Duration: 2012 - 2014 (Design & Execution)
Location: Hyderabad, INDIA
Project Role: Associate Architect at Prasad Design Team
Hybrid building typology of transit residential use overlaid with associated activities. Project Components: - 20 Serviced Apartments (2BHK & 3BHK) - Reception lounge, Lobbies - Rooftop Restaurant, Conference facilities - Transit workspaces, indoor games Design Concept: Making use of the site profile and utilizing views of the adjoining open spaces to arrive at the architectural form. Receding terraces have been introduced to offer spillout / gathering spaces at various levels.
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4.5 SUNNI CHISHTIYA MOSQUE SHIVAJI NAGAR, MUMBAI Project Type: Community Mosque
Duration: September 2013 - January 2014
Location: Mumbai, INDIA
Project Role: Architect & Researcher at URBZ / Institute of Urbanology, Mumbai
The project is a Community Mosque in a marginalized neighbourhood of Mumbai called Shivaji Nagar. The project involved regular consultations with the Community representatives to understand their functional, cultural and aesthetic requirements. Availability of materials and prevalent construction practices of the informal settlement was also considered. Design challenge was to project a symbolic aspirational landmark for the community in a starkly marginalized context.
Design presentation to the Community representatives
Juxtaposition of the Symbolic Community aspiration of the Mosque in stark physical & socio-economic context
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4.6 CHISHTI HOUSE JANGPURA EXTENSION, NEW DELHI Project Type: Urban Residence
Duration: Jan - June 2008 (Construction Completed in 2015)
Location: New Delhi, INDIA
Project Role: Trainee Architect at Studio IF, Delhi
Staircase wraps itself around the house
Atrium in the dining space shrinks into a cone towards the top and admits light
Section AA’
Section BB’
Basement floor plan
Ground floor plan
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First floor plan
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This Residence for Chishti family, was designed by my mentor, Prof. Iftikhar -mulk Chishti. Worked on this project during my internship with Prof. Chishti. Was involved in Design Development, 3 dimensional studies, Working drawings and Permission drawings.
Expression on the front
Built up Area: 5400 sq.ft, Site Area: 1800 sq.ft The main design idea is to free the house on the ground level and to minimize circulation area by the use of a staircase that wraps itself around the house. Staircase and Atrium Cone become part of building’s expression
View as one approaches the house
The house with it’s neighbouring blocks
Front Elevation
Second floor plan
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Terrace floor plan
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4.7 DHANDA RETREAT, DEHRADUN Project Type: Family Retreat
Duration: April 2008
Location: Dehradun, INDIA
Project Role: Independent Design Consultant
Site Area: 25,000 sq.ft , Built up Area: 2500 sq.ft The Site overlooks a river valley. The Design tries to lend definition to the Existing levels on the site and creates independent angles of view for different spaces. the designed geometry from the building flows out into the landscaping
spaces are oriented to have independant views of the surrounding river valley views
views of river valley
fire place chimneys announce themselves in architectural expression of the design
each space flows out onto it’s corresponding level in the site
views
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4.8 AUDITORIUM AT KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY, WARANGAL Project Type: University Auditorium
Duration: June - July 2006
Location: Warangal, INDIA
Project Role: Trainee Architect at Prasad Design Team, Hyderabad
Project Details: - 1200 seater Auditorium at Kakatiya University - Built up area: 40,000 sq.ft - Chosen as the First prize winning entry in a design competition for the project The locally prevalent Chalukyan temple Architecture comprises cells each of which is a star. With this inspiration, the form of the proposed auditorium was derived by rotation of squares.
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1. AMARAVATI CAPITAL CITY 2. INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS 3. MASTERPLANNING & URBAN DESIGN 4. ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS 5. ACADEMIC DESIGN WORK 6. DESIGN RESEARCH & ALLIED ACTIVITIES
I have had the good fortune of having my academic grooming at the two best schools of Architecture in India - Bachelors in Architecture at the School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi and Masters in Urban Design at CEPT University, Ahmedabad. Following are glimpses of the journey of my Architectural education.
‘Academic Design Work’ - Selected Projects 5.1 Masters Thesis: Role of ‘Place’ in a Network Culture - Case of Cyberabad
2010 - 2011
5.2 Revisiting the Urban boundary - Case of Ahmedabad Greenbelt
2010
5.3 B.Arch Thesis: Revitalization of IP Estate Precinct, Delhi
2009
5.4 Condominium Housing at Dwarka, Delhi
2007
5.5 India Expo 2010 at Pragati Maidan, Delhi
2007
5.6 Cultural Center at Khelgaon Marg, Delhi
2006
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5.1 MASTERS THESIS: ROLE OF ‘PLACE’ IN A NETWORK CULTURE - CASE OF CYBERABAD Project Type: Thesis during M.Arch Urban Design
Duration: August 2010 - June 2011
Location: Cyberabad / Hyderabad, INDIA
Project Role: Author of the project
Virtual information realm
Physical urban realm
Thesis - A Search Urban Design today, is at the threshold of a new kind of transformation- that brought about by ‘bits and bytes’. It is essential to understand how our urban environments would get challenged in social, physical and philosophical terms; to envision an urban scenario in the digital era. Digital network technology has brought about a virtual information realm parallel to our physical urban realm. Recognising this, the thesis behind the project is that; design of urban form and space would have to increasingly take into account the play of digital information in space in addition to traditional play of masses and light. The project explores the relation between the two realms - physical & virtual; to be able to arrive at an urban design agenda and strategies.
Global Economic Restructuring and the 21st Century Networked Agglomeration The Financial District area Cyberabad in Hyderabad is chosen as the site to test the Thesis. This recent urban development is an outcome of ongoing phenomenon of IT revolution and mushrooming of IT technopoles in Indian Cities such as Bangalore, Hyderabad and Gurgaon Inter-space/ Vaccum in space of flows
Cyberabad / Hyderabad emerging as a node in the Global Network
Technopoles as nodes
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Reading of the Site - Financial District, Cyberabad
There are two constrasting orders of scale and volume on the site - the exisitng Nanakramguda village and the newly introduced financial district with it’s IT corporate office campuses and residential enclaves
Critical Urban Design Concerns in the project 1. Responding to the reinforcement of boundaries - Physical & Virtual
2. Emergence of a new Spatial System- ‘The Anti-type’
DIGITAL DIVIDE ? Technopoles like Cyberabad show reinforcement of enclave boundaries from local surroundings. How can these boundaries be blurred ?
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Proposed Masterplan
Aerial View of the proposed intervention in the context of existing fabric
Blurring of corporate enclave boundaries and spillover onto pedestrian linkages. These pedestrian spines are envisioned as green corridors in view of the site’s natural terrain.
Transformation Scenarios 2. Insertion of new community nodes in existing Nanakramguda village
1. Insertion of compatible mix of activities in corporate office enclaves
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Urban Design Demonstration: Transformation of ‘Global’ Corporate Office Enclaves
Schematic Section showing the zone of interface used to insert compatible mix of activities in existing office buidings
Restructuring of space between buildings and introduction of pedestrian connections
Conclusion: Role of ‘Place’ in a Network Culture is: - To use the interaction of real and virtual realms and the associated shrinking of time - space, as an opportunity to create a walkable humane habitat. - To have an appropriate global - local (GLOCAL) relationship where global could add value to local and vice-versa. 54
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5.2 REVISITING THE URBAN BOUNDARY CASE OF AHMEDABAD GREENBELT Project Type: Studio Project during M.Arch Urban Design
Duration: July - December 2010
Location: Ahmedabad, INDIA
Project Role: Worked in a group of four
Greenbelt proposed in 1965
Focal Issue:
The Vision: Re-living the Green
Over the many years, Ahmedabad city has grown beyond urban boundary of ‘Greenbelt’ conceived in 1965. The Greenbelt is thus redundant now. This project relooks at the greenbelt as a major opportunity to re-open a system of public spaces for the city as a whole.
City level vision proposed in the project: Activating the Greenbelt
Proposed Scenario for the greenbelt with a mix of landscaped open space, earth sheltered public activities, and green terraced buildings
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5. Academic Design Work
Proposed Intervention
Goals of the
Proposed Masterplan
Visualizing the Transformation
INCREASE IN PUBLIC OPEN SPACE INCREASE IN GREEN COVER BETTER ACCESSIBILITY BETTER LAND MANAGEMENT GREEN FOR ALL IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE
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5.3 B.ARCH THESIS: REVITALIZATION OF IP ESTATE PRECINCT, DELHI Project Type: Thesis during Bachelor of Architecture
Duration: Jan - May 2009
Location: Delhi, INDIA
Project Role: Author of the project
The project searches for a new paradigm for Urbanism in Delhi. Taking up the case of IP Estate precinct, the project explores the urban configurations possible when the idea of densification around a transit hub is juxtaposed with site specific conditions - proximity to a river and presence of a derelict power plant on the site. ADAPTIVE REUSE OF A DERELICT POWER PLANT (INDRAPRASTHA POWER STATION)
IP Power Plant
Yamuna River
DENSIFICATION AROUND TRANSIT HUB (IP METRO STATION)
IP Metro Station
ACTIVATION OF RIVERFRONT (YAMUNA) IN THE SITE’S ZONE OF INFLUENCE
The Design Proposal Turbine Hall of power plant converted to public street
Metro station
Switch yard converted to public park with elevated walkways
Boilers converted to galleries Public Plaza attached to Metro station
Riverfront berm park and promenade
Mixed Use riverfront development
Yamuna River
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5. Academic Design Work
5.4 CONDOMINIUM HOUSING AT DWARKA, DELHI Project Type: Studio Project during Bachelor of Architecture
Duration: Aug - Dec 2007
Location: Delhi, INDIA
Project Role: Worked in group of 3
REQUIREMENTS Site Area: 40,000 sq.m (10 Acres) Built up Area: 80,000 sq.m Ground Coverage: 33% One bedroom units: 90 no.s Two bedroom units: 120 no.s Three bedroom units: 100 no.s Four bedroom units: 100 no.s
Delineating the organizational axes
Arriving at the built footprint
Locating the Cores
DESIGN RESPONSE
Segregation of Vehicular and Pedestrian movement
Massing variation for mutual shading
Use of bridges to free the ground
Modulation of Volumes to punctuate the Vertical Scale
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5.5 INDIA EXPO 2010 AT PRAGATI MAIDAN, DELHI Project Type: Studio project during Bachelor of Architecture
Duration: Jan - May 2007
Location: Delhi, INDIA
Project Role: Author of the project
Project Intent
Hall of Industries
Hall of Nations
Pragati Maidan is a prominent venue in Delhi for large scale exhibition and convention halls. It has few structures of Architectural significance such as Hall of Industries and Hall of Nations desiged by Raj Rewal. The project intends modern Deriving Architectural expression ; projecting the aspiration of India as a world power exhibition facilties and business to business interaction spaces amidst the existing setup. Exhibition space: 20,000 Convention Activities: 10,000 Offices: 5000 sq.m.
sq.m, sq.m, Section showing the Interior layering of spaces
Using Geometry as a tool for Composition
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Creating a dialogue between volumes
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5.6 CULTURAL CENTER AT KHELGAON MARG, DELHI Project Type: Studio Project during Bachelor of Architecture
Duration: Aug - Dec 2006
Location: Delhi, INDIA
Project Role: Author of the project
Project Intent The project intends to deal with the intricacies of designing a Cultural Institutional Complex in an Urban Setting keeping urban guidelines and bye-laws in mind. Site Area: 11,000 sq.m Functional Requirements: Rentable office space - 5500 sq.m , Library - 2000 sq.m , Auditorium - 500 sq.m , Exhibition galleries & Eateries - 1000 sq.m , Guest Rooms - 2000 sq.m
Design Response The design binds the whole scheme by creating visual link between masses and by following a logical hierarchy of volumes.
an axis was chosen across the site to respond to the adjoining junction
a circle was introduced at the intersection of the axes Proposed Site Plan
library & auditorium wing is linked with rest of the building by linear connections Built - Open punctuation
Guest rooms Auditorium
block
Amphitheater Library
Gallery space
Office tower
block Office tower
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Visually linked masses
1. AMARAVATI CAPITAL CITY 2. INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS 3. MASTERPLANNING & URBAN DESIGN 4. ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS 5. ACADEMIC DESIGN WORK 6. DESIGN RESEARCH & ALLIED ACTIVITIES
I am an avid design researcher, with two published Research Papers at Conferences in Boston and Beijing. I find it really important to have a robust Research process, to feed mainstream design practice. It helps one to ask pertinent questions and evolve as a designer. I am also passionate about sketching. It helps me absorb architectural and urban experiences, in terms of space, light, proportions, textures and human interface.
‘Design Research & Allied Activities’ - Selected Works 6.1 Konkan Railway Study
2013
6.2 Dwelling in the realm of ‘Paradox’ - Towards an Architectural Paradigm - Research Paper
2012
6.3 Adapting to a Culture of Transience - Design Methodology for the 21st Century City - Research Paper
2011
6.4 Easing the bottlenecks - a vision for Delhi
2009
6.5 Arts & Crafts, Graphics
2004 - 2009
6.6 Architectural and Travel sketches
2004 - 2019
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6.1 KONKAN RAILWAY STUDY Project Type: Research Project supported by Mobile Lives Forum, Paris
Duration: May - October 2013
Location: Konkan Region, INDIA
Project Role: Worked as part of the Research team at URBZ / Institute of Urbanology
Supported by the Mobile Lives Forum in Paris, this study attempts to reframe the idea of belonging in a way in which the village and the city become part of a simultaneous spatial logic and not as something that involves a sense of the past (rural) and the present (urban). They are both part of a dynamic present, defined by the lives of many types of people and generations. Millions of Indians live away from their ancestral regions, but nonetheless remain connected to their familial villages. The mass exodus from rural India does not simply end in hyper-dense urban centres. It loops back to villages which are transforming as rapidly as cities. An immense number of families from Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore or Chennai maintain two homes – a small crowded one in the city, as well as the one they invest in, back in the village. The Indian village does not belong to the past as much as it does to the future – a future that is resolutely urban, networked and circulatory. In which the railway plays a crucial role in helping city dwellers maintain active links with their places of origin. For many Mumbaikars, home is here and there, stretched between two inescapable and complementary polarities. The exhibition depicts the circulatory journey of urban families between their neighbourhoods in Mumbai and their villages in the Konkan. It also reimagines the relationship between the urban and the rural and invites Mumbaikars to write their own circle of connections into the story. I worked on the 3d mapping of passenger movements in a regional network around the Konkan Railway line in Western India. The Research project was presented at the Mobile Lives Forum in Paris in November 2013.
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6.2 DWELLING IN THE REALM OF ‘PARADOX’ TOWARDS AN ARCHITECTURAL PARADIGM Project Type: Research Paper published at International Conference
Duration: August - November 2012
Location: NA
Project Role: Author of the Paper
This Research paper of mine was published at the ‘Long lasting buildings in urban transformation’ conference, held in Beijing, China in November 2012. Abstract: If we are to recognize that life and architecture are part of a larger phenomenon of nature and the cosmos, we would realize that they are part of a never-ending process of creation or the process of becoming. This process is continuously fed by various inherent contradictions. The constant struggle to deal with these dual tendencies is essential to ‘existence’ in the larger sense. Hence, the notion of ‘long lasting architecture’ in the context of the perennial ‘process of becoming’, itself has an inherent paradox. Today, we are part of a network culture driven by digital network technology. Over the last 20 years or so, it has shaped the dynamics of contemporary society creating a whole new set of relationships which now drive the world. We live in a state of paradox in trying to deal with the unprecedented contradictions posed by this shift. Our frame of mind is desperately struggling and swaying between simultaneous conflicting tendencies. With this picture in mind, the paper ponders whether architecture is a solution, a remedy or a mere reflection of these transformations. The fundamental premise is that the paradox cannot and should not be resolved or camouflaged. It should be expressed and made integral to the architectural process. With this intent, the paper hopes to project an agenda to help dwell in the realm of ‘paradox’. Keywords: paradox, physical – virtual, long-lasting, network society, deconstruction
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6.3 ADAPTING TO A CULTURE OF TRANSIENCE - DESIGN METHODOLOGY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY CITY Project Type: Research Paper published at International Conference
Duration: July- October 2011
Location: NA
Project Role: Author of the paper
This Research paper of mine was published at the ‘Architecture in the fourth dimension’ conference, held in Boston, USA in November 2011. I was presented the ‘Young Researcher Award’ at the Conference for this paper. Abstract Built environment is a continuously evolving dynamic entity. The role of designers is to mediate between stability and change. Design is thus an act of morphing built form and space to align people and their environment with change, yet retaining the vitality of fundamental human needs– dwelling, community and place. The transient nature of the built environment and indeed life is as crucial as the three physical dimensions of our perception. This paper explores the above discussed theme in the context of today’s ‘network culture’, where digital network technology has become a dominant cultural logic. Contemporary life increasingly dwells in the virtual information realm, apart from our familiar physical environs. Boundaries of time and space are shrinking, and fundamental notions of ‘program’ and ‘typology’ are being challenged. Consequently, built environment will be characterized by homogeneity and generic nature of spatial use and character. Having said so, the ‘atemporality’ and ‘location free’ nature of activities and virtual interactions that have become possible, should only reinforce the need for the ‘local’ / ‘specific’ / ‘physical’. This forms the premise to envision a new adaptable spatial system equipped to bring about an appropriate local-global / real-virtual relationship. Keywords: network culture, physical, virtual, transience, generic, anti-type, parasitic, glocal.
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6.4 EASING THE BOTTLENECKS A VISION FOR DELHI Project Type: Published Article
Duration: March 2009
Location: NA
Project Role: Research Assistant
Worked as Research assistant for Prof. IM Chishti’s (Professor at SPA Delhi) presentation titled, ‘Easing the bottlenecks – a vision for Delhi’; presented at the mAAN (modern Asian Architecture Network) conference in Delhi, March 2009; subsequently published as an article in the April 2012 issue of Indian Architect & Builder magazine. Abstract Easing the bottlenecks: Pending the realization of the ‘utopia of an ideal city’, can we redeem what is redeemable ? Can we fix what is fixable ? ‘Delhi - Easing the bottlenecks’ is a reflex action in that direction. Using Delhi as a case, it attempts to propose a vision for change. Change realized through multiple layered inventive Urban Design moves. Moves based on and derived from existing conditions - physiographical, morphological, movement related and others. Change, which can be implemented despite complexities at the decision making levels. Change that has the possibility of finding an echo in other Asian cities where more than 62% of the total world population is already living. Soon, very soon when these statistics would have bloated beyond control to include two-thirds of humanity it may already be too late, with not too many choices before us. So, where does that leave us ? Do or Die? Do, I suppose !
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6.5 ARTS & CRAFTS, GRAPHICS Clay Sculpture
Composition from Leaf Geometry
Wall painting at a home for AIDS affected children in Delhi
Bamboo installation for rock concert at School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi
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Lino Printing
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6.6 ARCHITECTURAL AND TRAVEL SKETCHES
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Kailash Temple, Ellora
Jama Masjid, Delhi
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Buddhist Monastery, Manali
Fort Kochi, Kerala 68
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Measured Drawing documentation of a Jharokha at Patwon ki Haveli, Jaisalmer
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