Architecture Portfolio - Selected Works 2021 by Akash Chougula

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO Selected Works Akash Chougula

About me 1993 _ Born in Belgavi, a city from South India 2005 _ Found my Grandfather’s drawing portfolio in attic, inspired me to study Architecture 2011 _ Admitted to KLS Gogte Institute of Technology to pursue B.Arch 2015 _ Joined as Intern at Studio Whitescape, Bengaluru, India 2016 _ Completed B.Arch Joined as Junior Architect at Enso Architects, Bengaluru, India 2018 _ Completed 2 years of journey at Enso Architects started to prepare for M.Arch 2019 _ Admitted to North Carolina State University to pursue M.Arch 2021 _ Graduated in May 2021 with M.Arch + Energy and Technology Certificate, Seeking Full-Time Architectural Designer Position akashchougula@gmail.com | apchougu@ncsu.edu | +1 919-344-6461

Content GENESIS - A New City Academics_Graduate Studio

Raleigh's Wellness Centre Academics_Graduate Studio

The Split Unit Pavilion Academics_Graduate Studio

Musing Of light & Shadow Professional Work

Tiny House - Cabin Competition

and other works....

Sketches + Physical Models

GENESIS - A NEW CITY Type _ Academic work Location _ San Francisco, CA Instructor _ Dr.Wayne Place, Skidmore Owings & Merrill Architects - San Francisco Office Team _ Jad Chami + Akash Chougula Role _ Design Concept, Renders & Structural System Year _ 2020 The Intent of this Advanced Architectural Design Studio was to focus on the housing crisis in San Francisco city and design a new city for housing & commercial hub for the Alameda County & propose a tall building as the centre of the commercial hub of the city. The Design focused on the efficient layout of the road network by creating Superblocks and allowing certain vehicular & pedeestrain zone to emphasize on cycling & pedestrain in the city limit. The proposed tall building was the epicentre of the city and we wanted it to be an iconic building which was built on the idea of creating else carbon emmission by reducing the concrete and using Mass Timber & CLT Floors.

Oakland

Alameda

Site - Naval Base 01 - Connecting with existing road network

San Francisco Aerial View of San Francisco & surrounding county.

02 - Grid Layout

Aim Cities are all about people. Whenever we improve the human experience, we improve the city. We seek to combine forward thinking-urban design and cutting-edge technology to radically improve urban life. We aim to push the envelope and improve the quality of life in and around San Francisco by producing precedent-setting levels of sustainability, affordability, mobility, and economic and social opportunity. Our bold vision for urban life involves always pushing ourselves beyond conventional thinking. We embrace new ideas, different perspectives and diverse backgrounds. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone can flourish and be their best selves. 03 - SuperBlocks with Green open space in centre

04 - Connecting open space to emphasize on pedestrain

05 - Developing surrounding Transportion & activities

sky-rise ferry station low-rise

wetlands high-rise

marina buffer

MASTERPLAN Site breakdown Sky- rise : 60 - 75 floors (800 - 1000 ft) Marina : 35 - 45 floors (500 - 600 ft) High-rise : 35 - 45 floors (500 - 600 ft) Low- rise : 15 - 20 floors (200 - 250 ft)

Green - Community Spaces Surrounding the tower with green pockets at certain floor.

We intend to design a tall building in the center of our planned city as a Central business District, which invites more potential economic development for the whole region. It is intended to be the Icon of the new city. The building is not only planned as an architectural marvel of the city, but it is meant to addresses a greater issue; the housing crisis of the bay area. Extravagant lofts on the highest levels help bring in more money for the city to build up other aspect of the surrounding. The building is to incorporate panoramic views to connect to the related surrounding; Oakland, San Francisco, Alameda and the bay. We intend to design a building that has a cohesive language with the surrounding buildings, although rising above the rest.

Appartments

Tall Building Design Intent

Residential Zone

Hybrid Construction We filled in those voids with Mass Timber Column & CLT floors to emphasis on Sustainable building & reduce carbon emmission.

Office Zone

Less Use Of Concrete Reduce the concrete floor. In a combination of every 5 floors, we reduced the 4 floors & started creating voids in the building.

Suite

The Concrete Building Cement is one of the global economy’s most carbon-polluting industries. Responsible for about 8% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in 2015 and by 2050 cement production could increase by as much as 23%.

Site Lot

Extrude

Vertical Circulation

Concrete Floors

CLT Floors + Mass Timber Outringgers_W14 I Beam

Suite - Residential Zone - Core:60’X60’ Mass Timber Column - 15’ Spacing

GENESIS - TOWER Building Function: Residential & Office Structural Material: Hybrid - Concrete/ Steel & Heavy Timber Core: Steel Reinforced Concrete Outriggers: W14 I Beam Height to top:1,600 ft Floors:150 Residential - Suite Level Floor Plate Dimension : 125’ x 125’ Core Dimension :60’ x 60’ Residential Elevators :20 Office Elevators :No Access Service Elevators :2 Net Useable Floor Area :18,000 sq ft

Residential Zone - Core:90’X90’ Mass Timber Column - 15’ Spacing

Residential - Private level Floor Plate Dimension : 150’ x 150’ Core Dimension :60’ x 60’ Residential Elevators :8 Office Elevators :No Accesss Service Elevators :2 Net Useable Floor Area :21,000 sq ft

Office - Level Floor Plate Dimension :300’ x 300’ Core Dimension :120’ x 120’ Residential Elevators :20 Office Elevators :22 Service Elevators :4 (2ea) Net Useable Floor Area :68,530 sq ft

Lobby - Office Zone - Core:120’X120’ Mass Timber Column - 30’ Spacing

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Interior View inside the Suite

Interior View inside the Studio Appartment

SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE CLT CONCRETE CLT Planter Box Screen to reduce Sunlight, Sound & Filtered Air

CLT CLT

Outriggers: W14 I Beam Frame supporting the floors by connecting core

CONCRETE

RALEIGH's WELLNESS CENTRE Type _ Academic work Location _ Peace street, Raleigh, NC Instructor _ Douglas Peirson AIA Nominated for AIA triangle scholarship award 2020 Year_2019 The wellness center designed as an insert in peace street, Raleigh is planned for ana experiential sustainable space focusing strongly on the interaction of humans in the realm of materials and textures. The axonometric proportions of the building are envisioned to be stepping facade taking its cue from nature’s axial surrounding context on its exterior which ensures that streetscape is maintained while interiors is amalgamation of programmatically planned spaces of lecture halls, yoga and meditation center, public informal spaces which are connected by central atrium ensuring daylit spaces. The stark concrete exterior gives way to softer wooden texture inside breathing interesting shadow patterns into the building throughout the day.

EXTRUDED MASS

SITE + FORM The site is located at the Glenwood or the Glenwood–Brooklyn Historic District in Raleigh, North Carolina. The district encompasses 286 contributing buildings in an early-20th century streetcar suburb for workingand middle class whites. The form is evolved according to the site constrains and respoding to the context allowing the spaces to open up towards the open grassfields on east side. The form was carved out from the solid mass, making it as an expression of an sculpted building which has a stepping elevation which is contrast to the opposite 12 storey building. The building was designed with an intent for the people to invite which sits on top and the level of the buildings could be seen and expressed in a dramatic manner.

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SCOOPING VOIDS

VOLUME ACHIEVED

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PROGRAM + DESIGN Designed as a ‘Wellness Retreat’, the 41,000 Sqft wellness and formal conference block is a new ‘insert’ at peace street, Raleigh. That offers sculptural layer of spaces and experiences. The Architectural Vision is planned for an experiential space with sustainable model, focusing strongly on the connection between the human in the realm of materials and texture of Concrete and Wood. The Ground floor disappears into the earth and is half submerged, with the light and air movement planned for the court in that level. The approach to the main area slowly opens a plethora of spaces which are programmatically planned to suit the smooth spatial transitions of the guests, the swimming pool view looking at the proposed greenway.

pool view towards greenzone

The structure’s form board concrete reveals a softer wooden texture inside, the central atrium opens to sky lounge spaces bringing in natural daylights into all spaces. The feel is further exaggerated on the upper level, in the 2000 sqft Meditation and Yoga pavilion, with large openings on the east, allowing natural sunlight to create a powerful setting for the Yoga sessions at sunrise. central atrium

SECOND FLOOR

THIRD FLOOR L

L 8

L LEGENDS 1.Large Lecture 2.Small Lecture 3.Services 4.Swimming pool 5.Lobby 6.Storage Facility 7.Gym Studio 8.Yoga Studio 9.Meditation

SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE

WALL-SECTION DETAILS top of parapet

second level

first level

PHYSICAL MODEL

scale _ 1/32”

The Split Unit Pavilion Type _ Academic work Instructor _ David Hill + Vincent Petrarca Group _ Nathaniel Steinrueck + Akash Chougula Year _ 2019

This was an elective course named as 'Experiments in Architecture Prototypes'. The Intent of our design was to produce a module which could have the ability to expand according to requirement and could be transportable. The Split Unit can be easily reconfigured and adapted to a diverse set of needs. The unit itself explores an effective strategy for achieving a curved structure by taking advantage of the properties of wood and the use of a grooved clamp mechanism.The prototype also investigates the interaction of fabric insupporting a wooden structure and provides protection from the elements. The Split Unit can be transported to any site erected quickly, creating an enjoyable place to sit, relax, and picnic.

tiny house _ competition

_ strong form

_ expandable

_ portable structure

_ splitting the supporting from one end

concept sketch

TYPOLOGIES

PROCESS

MUSING OF LIGHT & SHADOW Type _ Professional work Location _ Tumkuru, India Architect _ Manjunath C N - Studio WHITESCAPE Role _ Project-incharge + 3D model, DD, & CD. Published & Awarded in architecture & interior category Year _ 2018 Set amidst an area of existing verdure of coconut grooves towards north, The house maximizes its frontage along the eastern end which forms the approach to the site. The footprint of the residence was confined to only three-quarter of the available site. The dwelling unit is aimed to respond to the requirement of the client with formal and spatial solutions. The efforts are made to attain the spatial quality. The requirements dictated the spatial organization with formal spaces open into the landscape area and the informal spaces open into the courts. The accommodation is stacked in ground floor, first floor and partial portion of second floor, each floor is connected with courts and light wells. The sculptural stairs connect both the floors with library at intermediate level.

EXTRUDED MASS

SITE + FORM The House is conceived as a space of dramatic light located in one of the older part of Tumkur, India .The road is on the eastern side and it also forms the longer edge of the site. Surroundings consist of a coconut grove located on northern edge of the site. The form consists of two solid cubes which owing to their geometry maintain a quiet but stoic presence on the street reinforcing a notion of refuge from the street. Connecting the two cubes is a permeable membrane of Jaali work that breathes life into the building thereby balancing the rigidity of cubes which depicts the contemporary interpretation of Jharokas. The intention of framing the coconut grooves on northern edge of site resulted in three longitudinal spaces along the NS axis representing “movement” while EW axis divided the masses into two halves representing “light” .The juncture of these two axes is a void which celebrates the spaces connected to it. Spaces have been articulated along the two main axis, N-S axis represents movement and circulation whereas E-W axis represents courts and open spaces, it also acts as a transition between private and public space.

SPLITTING VOLUME

PROJECTIONS

SITE CONTEXT

VOLUME ACHIEVED

5 3

LEGENDS

1.Study 2.Family Space 3.Home Theatre 4.Master Bedroom 5.Son’s Bedroom 6.Service Staircase

FIRST FLOOR

4 3

LEGENDS

GROUND FLOOR

1.Parking 2.Foyer 3.LivingRoom 4.Prayer Room 5.Central Court 6.Dinning 7.Kitchen 8.Guest Bedroom 9.Utilities 0 1’ 2’ 4’

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north - east view

first floor - interior view

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Concrete Panel

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ 9” brickwall

ELEVATION

CONCRETE PANEL - DETAILS

SECTION

3” thick perforated pre-cast concrete panels mounted on MS frame structure

10mm thick toughened glass sandwiched between concrete panel and plyboard

MS ‘L’ angle frame structure

Perforated plywood board with off-white duco finish

10mm thick toughened glass sandwiched between concrete panel and plyboard

3” thick perforated pre-cast concrete panels mounted on MS frame structure

9'-0"

1'-9" 2'-4"

2'-7"

2'-7" 1'-6" 0'-10"

STAIRCASE - PLATFORM DETAIL DRAWING

SECTION _ AA

0'-7" 1'-2" 0'-7" 0'-7"

2'-4"

4" 4"

5'-2"

PLAN

0'-9"

0'-6"

2'-5"

2'-11"

1'-3"

1'-7"

0'-4"

8" deep box with Duco Finish

thk Ply with Veneer Finish

0'-6"

3 4"

6'-8"

0'-10"

SECTION _ BB

0'-4"

5'-8"

1'-6"

1'-3"

0'-6"

2'-7"

1'-10"

2'-7"

3'-0"

0'-10"

1'-1" 1'-0" 1'-0"

1'-6"

0'-6"

0'-10"

0'-6"

1'-6"

1'-1"

1'-7"

0'-10"

1'-6"

1'-1"

3 4" thk Ply with Veneer Finish

0'-9"

5'-5"

2'-7"

0'-10"

2'-7"

1'-7"

0'-9"

0'-4"

1'-6"

0'-4"

3'-0"

0'-6"0'-3" 0'-9"0'-3"

0'-10"

0'-9"

0'-4"

TINY HOUSE _ [ CABIN ] Type _ Design competiton Ranked 23rd international Year _ 2017 A tiny house answers the envy of people providing a complete compact solution to their enthusiasm. India is a land of rich cultural heritage which needs to be studied and brought to bigger platforms to engage cultural tie-ups fuelling growth. Archeology is a broad dialect which needs to be explored but is restricted due to multiple issues of transportation, security nad henceforth, because of which they are chosen clienteles for the project. The house is generated as an urban solution which travels, covers and protects the history of a city. Only 246Sq Ft. (Although with a 12-foot ceiling), contains a small working zone, Kitchenette, sit-out space, service zone and a sleeping loft. There are built in shelves and unit which are made from the scraps of reclaimed wood. The nooks and corners of home explore multiple dimensions which are synonymous with the clientele interest. A Bioclimatic Textile facade is used as an envelope to the prefabricated structure wherein utility, quality, mobility and sustainability are embodied as cornerstones of the prototype; which camouflages itself within the landscape while providing the necessary vistas to its users. its insulation, high resistance, 100% reusability and porous properties it addresses to multiple climates around the year .

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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT Storage

Living

generic module

adding volume for spatial quality

wind swept diagram

day light & solar

usable space vs service core

volumetric zoning

Bed

Kitchen

zoning

weather proof envelope

Bath

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+10’6”

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1. Metal Coping 2. Roofing 3. Solar Panels 4. Skylight 5. Wardrobe 6. Retractable Multi-Purpose Use book shelves 7. Built in door storage 8. Convertible Furniture 9. Wooden Battens 10. Retractable Entrance Deck.

+ 14’0”

+ 10’6”

+ 3’6”

+ 0’0”

SIDE ELEVATION

FRONT ELEVATION

SECTION

and other works... Type _ Studio work + Design Iteration These schematic sketches and study model were a design iteration for Fall 2019 Studio work which didn’t make it to the design development stage. The Concept of this scheme was to divide the public, semi-public and private spaces into three different masses, which responds to the requirement of spaces and overlooks to the site context.

Craig Dykers - Snohetta Type _ Research + Analyze Team _ James McManus, John Durkee, Rajvi Shah & Akash Chougula Role _ Analyze & Executing the panel + Built Floor Plans This was an elective course named ‘Tectonics and Craft’ under faculty Frank Harmon. This course intended to research and analyze a particular architect and one of the buildings and prepare a full-scale mock-up detail. As we progressed in researching the architect and his biography, we figured out Ryerson Student Centre was a project that expressed the firm snohetta and studied the panel as a mock-up.

Experiments in Architecture Prototypes Type _ Research + Design Iterations This course intended to research with different materials and their properties. The ideas were considered to be a module and could be multiplied to connect each other. The ideas for the module were based on the connectors and kept working with different materials and connections between the two modules. The concept for the retractable roof was attempted with a study mock-up with C section as the base and with a movable rod that could fit a three-quarter of an inch PVC pipe to take the stress while moving.

AKASH CHOUGULA [2021]