academic portfolio

Antyodaya, A Rural School

Project Type: Thesis project B.Arch Area: 6500 m2

The thesis focuses on enhancing tribal students’ empowerment and inclusivity in Maharashtra’s residential schools. By analyzing infrastructure, amenities, and architectural design, it aims to recommend improvements aligned with cultural sensitivity and holistic development. The goal is to address educational disparities, socio-economic challenges, and foster a supportive environment celebrating diversity and preparing students for the future.

Integrating Schools and Villages: A Collaborative Master Plan for Harmonious Living and Learning

The site is interconnected with the village, facilitating seamless engagement and collaboration between the two entities. Designing a master plan that benefits both schools and villages fosters collaborative learning and a sense of community.

To achieve this, two main axes are established. The first axis aligns with the village boundary, serving as a reference point to integrate the school with the surrounding community. The second axis follows the contours of the site, ensuring that the layout and design of the school harmonize with the natural terrain and landscape features.

Shaping the village axis involves integrating walls as architectural features, which define various spaces along their length, offering distinct and engaging experiences. These spaces are arranged in a staggered manner, forming corners and alleys that draw inspiration from traditional village layouts. This design not only creates a visually appealing environment but also incorporates greenery and individual buffer spaces for enhanced privacy and tranquility.

Furthermore, implementing farm-to-fork programs in schools exposes students to fresh, locally sourced produce, fostering healthier eating habits and environmental awareness. These programs provide hands-on learning opportunities, promote community engagement, and contribute to food security while reducing environmental impact. By integrating the farm-to-fork concept within the school environment, the master plan supports a holistic approach to education and community well-being.

Plan(School Complex)

Fishing Harbour

Project Type: Market sem IX academics

Site : Uran,Navi-Mumbai

The Fishing Harbour project in Uran, Navi Mumbai, is designed for high functionality and footfall, serving as the region’s main fishing market. At its core is a hexagonal market inspired by Louis Kahn’s concept of served and servant spaces, supporting activities like auctions, dry fish sales, and net weaving. To preserve Uran’s fishing heritage and instill pride, a clock tower is included, acting as a landmark and symbol of the town’s identity. This design aims to maintain fishing traditions while meeting modern demands.

Uran Fishing Harbour: A Fusion of Tradition and Modern Functionality

Located in the fishing town of Uran in Navi Mumbai, the Fishing Harbour project is meticulously designed to accommodate high functionality and footfall, recognizing its significance as the prime fishing market of the region. The heart of the design is a central hexagonal market, inspired by master architect Louis Kahn’s concept of served and servant spaces. This central market serves as the core ‘served space,’ efficiently supporting various ‘servant spaces’ such as the auction area, dry fish market, and net weaving areas.

The hexagonal design not only optimizes space but also enhances the flow and accessibility of the market, ensuring a seamless experience for vendors and customers alike. This configuration allows for the central market to be the focal point, around which all other activities revolve, promoting an organized and efficient marketplace.

Uran, known for its rich fishing heritage, faces a cultural shift as the new generation shows declining interest in fishing, threatening the continuity of this traditional occupation. To address this, the project incorporates a clock tower as a symbolic and functional element. The clock tower stands tall as a landmark, fostering a sense of pride among the residents and reinforcing the identity of Uran as a fishing town. It serves as a constant reminder of the town’s heritage, encouraging the younger generation to reconnect with their cultural roots.

This thoughtful integration of traditional elements with modern functionality ensures that the fishing harbour remains a vital and vibrant

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Working Drawings

Project Type: Residential building Academics

Site : Aundh Pune

For the residential building project, I utilized Revit to create comprehensive working drawings for a six-floor structure. My work included detailed setting out plans and centerline plans, essential for understanding the full construction layout. I developed precise building sections and elevations to convey the vertical and horizontal relationships within the structure. Additionally, I prepared various schedules, such as door and window schedules, to ensure accurate and efficient execution of the project. These detailed drawings provided a clear and thorough guide for the construction process, ensuring all aspects of the building were meticulously planned and documented.