Aditya Bali M Arch Portfolio by Aditya Bali

ADIT YA BALI

M.ARCH PORTFOLIO

TABLE OF CONTENTS

00 RESUME PROFESSIONAL 01 IIM SIRMAUR 02 BODHGAYA 03 KAZIRANAGA 04 GUJRAT BHAWAN ACADEMIC 05 TENEMENT MUSEUM 06 CLIFTON LIBRARY 07 6TH GIFT SET 08 HOVER BENCH 09 FIRST SEED

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ADITYA BALI RESUME

EDUCATION M.Arch, MIAMI UNIVERSITY (Exp. Graduation - May 2022)

GPA: 3.74/4.0

B.A. Arch, MIAMI UNIVERSITY (Class of 2017) - Honors in Architecture Awards - Richard and Leila Smith Scholarship, Presidential Out of state Scholarship, A.R. McMicken Scholarship, Herb Hodgman Memorial Scholarship Minor: Entrepreneurship TECHNICAL SKILLS Drawings - AutoCAD*, Revit*, Construction documents, Hand drafting, and Sketching 3D Modeling - Revit, 3ds Max, Lumnion, Vray, FormZ, Sketch-UP Graphics - Adobe InDesign*, Adobe Illustrator*, Adobe Photoshop*, Adobe XD *linked in Skill Batch - top 15% WORK EXPERIENCE Graduate Assistant - Miami University, Oxford, Ohio August 2020 - Present As a graduate assistant, I primarily document and summarize guest lectures ranging over the last five decades for the Architecture Department. By documenting and linking lectures on the library’s website using Architectural thesaurus’ keywords, students can now access a more extensive research database that was inaccessible before. Architect - Design Associates Inc, Noida, India June 2018 - August 2020 Worked full time as an architect for Design Associates, one of India’s leading architecture firms. Managed a team of architects that worked on a wide variety of competitions, master planning to creating construction documents. Competitions - IIM Sirmaur, IIIT Vadodara, Shri Ram Statue(Ayodhya). Master planning - Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi (Ayodhya) - UC, Tourist Iconic Destination (Bodhgaya, Kaziranga, and Hampi) - UC, Ikshavaku Puri(Ayodhya). Construction Documents - Gujrat Bhawan, Supreme Court Mauritius, Guwahati Convention Center, IIM Sirmaur, and Rewa Court. Software’s used: AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, and Indesign Junior UX Designer - ICC, Columbus, OH October 2017 - November 2017 Worked with a team of seven to develop the POET website(Client Gap. Inc), which processed online orders, and tracked warehouses’ inventory and shipping. Primarily worked on designing the internal website using Sketch and Adobe XD. Architectural Intern - MKC Architects, Powell, OH July 2016 - August 2016 Worked on designing a multi-use building for Tiffin University. The building houses classrooms on the first floor and residence halls on the other four floors. The building faced is relatively modern yet infused with Georgian architecture elements to retain its elegance and storied heritage. The facility uses steel and wood construction methods. My duties included co-leading a team to study the current plan and design session for the building, designing a facade and presentation drawings for the proposal. Software’s used: Revit (Presentation Drawing and 3D Rendering) and Photoshop. Architectural Intern - Nirala India, Noida, India December 2013- January 2014 The goal of the project was to design and build fourteen (14) eleven-story luxury apartment complexes named Nirala Greenshire. Worked on AutoCAD drawings for the apartment tower.

UNIVERSITY PROJECT EXPERIENCE Construction Document- One East High St, Oxford, Ohio (M.Arch, Fall 2020) This project aimed to design a full set of construction drawings for an office building to be constructed in Oxford, Ohio, following the Ohio building and zoning codes. The key features of the project• 1+ 3 Structure, with mechanical/storage in the basement, restaurant/bar on the first floor, and architecture office on the top two floors with access to a roof garden. • Universal design techniques are used by introducing ADA codes, color-coded rooms, and directional lighting to create a design for all. • Sustainable designing techniques incorporated by using Tesla solar tiles that mimic traditional roof tiles of Oxford while providing enough energy to power the building during the daytime and green seasonal garden. Software’s used: Autocad (Construction documents), Revit (3D Rendering and visualization), and Photoshop First Seed - Design Build Studio, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio (B.A.Arch, Spring 2016) The goal of the project was to design and build a tool shed for Miami University farms. The shed accommodates the farm tools, including cultivators, wheelbarrows, and seed bags. Due to Project Budget Cap, the team designed an environmentally sustainable tool shed by reusing a shipping container. • Worked on the presentations and cost models for the projects • Designed and built the exterior structure to shade the shipping container while adding modern sculptural elements to the site. The frame was modular and allowed for the frame to be removed without damaging the container. • Designed and built an ergonomic, multi-use workspace that maximized interior design while providing flexibility to adapt with time. Software’s used: AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Form Z, and Adobe Photoshop. ACTIVITIES Phi Sigma Pi Honors Fraternity, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Miami University International Student Organization Indian Student Organization, Chinese American Cultural Organization

PROFESSIONAL WORK

Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh Contribution: Project Type: Year:

Lead designer ( Academic and Admin Building) Group(4) 2018 - Ongoing

The design process started with a design brief that suggested that the client was keen to talk about a building that is far more modern and energy responsive. But Contemporary in terms of design. Once we finished our design we won the competition and were awarded for the project. The client mention that they weren’t expecting a design of this style. Even though the design was competent and well thought through, hey told us that it was not something that they could imagine as their institution. During our first detailed meeting, there was a need to address the local context with a far more obvious response to the vernacular architecture of Himachal Pradesh. with an intention not to make the building look quaint, we planned on using architectural vocabulary and typology that was procreated for an institution of national significance. At the same time closely reflected vernacular character. It was the method that we went with for the building typology and construction mythology. That’s whats reflected in the building today.

2. Arial View of The Academic Quad

1. IIM Sirmaur Site Plan

Summer Month Wind Flow Pattern

Annual Wind Flow Pattern

Temperature Variation Graph

Monthly Rainfall Graph

Topography Map

Existing Tree Cover Map

Zonal Map

Site Map

Pedestrian Movement Map

Bike Movement Map

Vehicular Movement Map

E.V Movement Map

Section Through The Courtyard Of Temple Complex Sarahan

View looking at IIM Sirmaur SkylineW

3. View of the Administrative Building

4. Administrative Building View (Competition 2018)

5. Administrative Building Plan

6. Administrative Building South and East Elevation

7. View of the Academic Building

8. Academic Building View (Competition 2018)

9. Academic Building North and West Elevation

10. Academic Building plan

Tourist Iconic Destination - Bodhgaya Bodhgaya, Bihar, India Contribution: Project Type: Year:

Lead designer (Mahabodhi Complex and Shops with Path, Signages) Group(4) 2018 - Ongoing

Bodhgaya - haloed ground for the Buddhist pilgrim where the Buddha gained Enlightenment. comes under UNESCO World Heritage site. The Goal of the project is to acheive the given guidellines while maintaing the rich Buddist architecture of bodhgaya. - Creating a Tranquil Precinct - Streamlining Pilgrim Circulation - Reinforcing the visual axis to the temple - Tree shaded movement corridor - Holding Areas - Plan Exit Circulation - Securing the Complex - Adding a Secondary Perimeter to the West of the Mahabodhi Complex - Pilgrim/ Tourist Facilitation - Pilgrim/ Tourist Orientation & Interpretation center

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1. Sujata Bypass Roundabout 2. Mahabodhi Path 3. Maya Sarovar Park 4. Entrance to Mahabodhi Temple 5. JP Park 6. Mahabodhi Temple Plaza 7. Security and Ticketing booth 8. Temple complex Exit Gate Site Plan

Land Use Map

Heritage Use Map

Area of Intervention Map

Green Space Segregation Map

Existing v/s Proposed

Phase Map

Site Views with Intervention Plan

Mahabodhi Path • • • • • •

Improving the visual character of the main access to the Mahabodhi Temple. Reinforcing the EV Zone by improving/introducing alternative road networks for access control Redistributing the available ROW to Prioritise Pedestrians. Creating a Secure, Interactive Urban Space for Tourists and Pilgrims. Address the issue of Informal Shops/Hawkers. Intensifying activities around the pedestrian street to maximise footfall.re

Views From Court of Eight Petalled lotous and to Maha bodhi complex • •

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Securing an Urban Oasis and Creating a Tranquil Precinct Streamlining Pilgrim Circulation Reinforcing the visual axis to the temple Tree shaded movement corridor Exit Circulation Securing the Complex Adding a Secondary Perimeter to the West of the Mahabodhi Complex Pilgrim/ Tourist Facilitation

Maya Sarovar park • • • • •

Redesign of boundary wall, gates and paths to maximise permeability. Introduction of activities that generate footfall including food outlets, a covered craft bazaar, etc. and generate revenue for effective O&M. Redesign of existing facilities to maximise multiplicity of use. Better illumination, CCTV surveillance and toilets. Advertising Opportunities.

Rendered Drawings

Mahabodhi Path Section with shops in elevation

Section Through Mahabodhi Entrance plaza

Signage Plan and Elevation

Tourist Iconic Destination - Kaziranga Kaziranga, Assam, India Contribution: Project Type: Year:

Complete project Individual 2018 - Ongoing (Design Phase)

The Kaziranga National Park is known worldwide for its success in the conservation history of the One Horned Indian Rhinoceros. Spread over 470 Sq. Km. Geographically, Kaziranga is bound by the mighty Brahmaputra on the north and verdant Karbi Anglong Hills to its south. Kaziranga National Park was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List of “Convention concerning the protection of the world cultural and natural heritage” in the year 1985 as an outstanding example of significant ongoing ecological and biological processes in the evolution and development of a wet land ecosystem and communities of plants and animals; contains the most important and significant natural habitat for in- situ conservation of biological diversity, including those containing threatened species of outstanding universal value from the point of view of science or conservation. Interventions -Elephant Ghats -Tourist Information Center -Watch Towers - Orchid and Biodiversity Park - Tea Tourism Center - Site Development

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5. 1. Agratoli Tourist Information center 2. Burapahar Tourist Information Center 3. Elephant Ghats 4. Tea Tourism Center 5. Kaziranga national Orchid And Biodiversity Park 6. Watch Tower 7. Kaziranga national Orchid And Biodiversity Park section 8. Tea Tourism Center Section 9. Watch Tower Exploded Axon

Gujrat Bhawan

24 B Ashoka Rd, New delhi, India Contribution: Project Type: Year:

Section, Central Coutyard Details and Site Map Group(6) 2019

The Gujarat Bhawan for Gujarat government is planned in a plot of 7066 Sq.M. The building accommodates various government officials from Class I to Class V including VIP & VVIP travelling to Delhi from Gujarat state. The Buildings emphasis being laid on its compact nature. There are three atriums on whole. A large central atrium forms the grand multiple height entrance lobby at Ground Floor. This also serves as a break out space at the ground level for Restaurant and Conference hall. Corridors from all the floors face the courtyard. Day light enhancing features have been used extensively to light up main entrance lobby area and all the corridors leading to guest rooms through covered atrium. Elevation was designed keeping in mind the Gujarat Classical Architecture. Elements like Stone Chattris, Palkees, Jharokas, Stone Jaali, brackets,Collonades, verandah, snake brackets, Turrets have been used. Sand stone is the main material used for exterior cladding.

1. Site plan with External Development

2. View from Akbar Road

3. View Of Central Court

4. Buiding Section Through Central Courtyards

5. Central Courtyard Detail Drawing

ACADEMIC WORK

Tenament Museum

Over The Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Contribution: Project Type: Year:

LeadDesigner, 3D designer and Renderings Group(4) it consited of 1 Architect, 1 Interior and 2 Graphic designers Spring 2017

Tenement Museum was part of one of my interdisciplinary studio. Over the course of 1.5 month period, me and my team of 4 worked with CR Architecture + Design in Cincinnati, Ohio to design a museum in Over-the-Rhine. The museum reflects the neighborhood’s significance as a place of shift in population for Germanic, African-American, and Appalachian peoples over the last 150 years. It also celebrates the popular graffiti art culture in Over The Rhine, by letting the artist paint the designated walls, as a ststement about the community. The project is located at the corner of Henry and Dunlap Streets in Over-the-Rhine, situated near Findlay Market and a streetcar stop, in the Brewery District. The goal of this project was to produce a holistic design that addresses all aspects of the user experience: from purchasing tickets, learning through innovative interactive exhibit displays to enjoying the space during community events; a place where stories are told through environmental graphics and a space where stories are shared in the cafe; from browsing the books in the museum store to purchases packaged in a way that reinforces the brand. The aim was for a total user experience where Architecture, Interior Design and Communication Design are seamlessly incorporating and utilizing the strengths of all the team members.

Site Heavy Industrial Light Industrial Retail CC - A CC - P MG PR UM

Zoning

Single Family

Commercial Community Auto Commercial Community Pedestrian Manufacturing Genral Park Urban Mix

Multi Family Institutional Office

Urban Context Analysis

Concept - Shift

Orginal Site Condition massing

Maximum Building Height -45’

Building Vs Site

4. View Of Open/Closed Space

2. View Of Reception and Gift Shop

Elevation

3. View Of Gathering Space

5. View Of Cafe OTR

5. Floor Guide Map

Clifton Library

Over The Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Contribution: Project Type: Year:

LeadDesigner, 3D designer and Renderings Individual Spring 2015

The Cincinnati Modern Library is situated in Clifton Cincinnati Ohio. This Library was designed to bring the community together. My designs reflect the Vernacular and Gothic elements of the neighbourhood. While creating a contrast and interdependence between the active and passive learning spaces. Design Objectives

- Large open space for the community - High ceilings - Modern yet site specific facade - Utilize natural light

Birds Eye view

First Floor Plan - Reception - offices - utilities

Second Floor Plan - seating - library adult section - utilities

Third Floor Plan - seating - library Kids section - utilities

Elevations

Front/ North Elevation

Side/ East Elevation

Fourth Floor Plan - Multipurpose - utilities

Froebel Gift Set - Sixth Gift

Westcott House Studio, Frank Lloyd Wright Contribution: Year:

LeadDesigner and wood working Fall 2017

This project was the very first project for the FLW Studio. My group was given a task to redesign the Sixth Gift Set designed by FLW. The Gift box contains Twenty Seven brick shaped blocks, three bisected longitudinally and six bisected transversely, forming a three inch cube. The Second part was to explore the giftset as a means to generate architectural order through Form / Space relation and pattern using analog, order and nature construction strategies. I decided to use Mahogany and walnut to construct the gift set because of the subtle grain pattern. The box has two parts the main lid and the shell. The lid is made of mahogany with walnut inlay to differentiate between the outer shell and the void inside. Whereas, the outer shell has wider notches cut into the mahogany that create shadows adding depth to the exterior surface.

Analog Construction Angst

Order System Construction Woven

Final Product

Nature Construction Vegetation

Hover Bench

Westcott House Studio, Frank Lloyd Wright Contribution: Year:

LeadDesigner and wood working Fall 2017

The main goal of the project was to create a bench using one of the nature constructions we did for the froebel gift set. As a group, we decided to use vegetation as Nature construction as it allowed us to explore different angles of nature. For this project I used maple and walnut wood. Walnut wood was used to make slab using a single piece of wood to create a butterfly effect by bookmatching the back with the seat. Whereas the Structure is made out of maple that forms the main joint.

Joint

Concept and Building Phase

Final Product

Ideas

Study

Institute For Food

4951 Somerville Rd., Oxford, Ohio, USA Contribution: Year:

Part of Exterior Design team, Lead interior design and Construction. Spring 2017

The Institute for Food approached us with the need for a temporary storage space and pack house area for their first growing seasons, as our archietcture studio this semester was focusing on designing for disassembly. Our lack of a building permit led to the decision to utilize a shipping container as the foundation of our design, and prohibited us from touching the ground in any way, or constructing a roof. The site itself presented issues that included: - wind movement through and around the container, - sun shading, - integration with the land. These issues were brought to our attention at different times during the design process, forc- ing us to keep our ideas fluid, and adaptable to new situations. In addition, with the growing season already upon us, it was of utmost importance that the structure was completed this spring.

View Of First Seed Post Construction

Nature Connection Path

Site Map

Design Phases

Phase 2: Our studio developed a design which incorporated a solid, water shedding roof, and side panels to protect the washline from debris. This model not only ran into structural issues, but also building permit issues. The container was oriented North-South (along the long axis). The interior of the container was separated into conditioned and non-conditioned halves.

Construction Time lapse

Joint Sketch and Post construction

Site Activity and Plan

Phase 1: We researched precedents, discovering the adaptability of shipping containers, and how others modified them to fit their means. We also explored the site, participating in landscape choreography, and researched farm needs, to better understand the programmatic requirements.

Phase 3: The desire for a solid roof was abandoned, and instead we explored the possibilities of sun-shading techniques and how they could enhance the user experience at the site. We also designed a wash line for the exterior of the container. The container has been shifted and is now oriented East-Weast (along the long axis), so as to better shade the pack house from the sun. The interior of the container is solely used for storage and organization.