Architectural Portfolio_Masters of Architecture by Akshata Patil

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Architecture Portfolio Academic & Professional Selected Works 2011- 2018

Akshata Pa l

CONTACT patil.akshata19@gmail.com (614) 598 4134 www.linkedin.com/in/akshatapatil19

[ PROJECTS ] GRADUATE WORK The School of Equilibrium Architecture School of the Future Atlanta| Georgia| USA

Experiential Food Market Farmers Market Guelph| Ontario|Canada

INFILIGHT Internet of Things - Urban Foundry Pittsburgh| Pennsylvania | USA

PROFESSIONAL WORK Summer Internship Aviation | Gresham Smith Richmond| Virgina | USA

Patil Residence [Freelancing] Residential Belgaum| Karnataka| India

Pete Mane Residential Bangalore| Karnataka| India

Dr. Rajesh Pawar Clinic Plastic Surgery Clinic Belgaum| Karnataka| India

Khanapur Ghat Crematorium Khanapur| Karnataka| India

THINK TANK

WHAT MAKES A GREAT SCHOOL

WORK | LIFE BALANCE

NORTH SIDE

THE SCHOOL OF EQUILIBRIUM ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE ATLANTA | UNITED STATES

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This project proposal is about designing an Architecture school of the Future. This school is all about experien al learning with a perfect balance between work, collabora on and leisure. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a student-centric and self-building environment that helps build an accelerated path to the real world. The site is located on a high contour, close to the SCAD Digital Media Center in midtown of Atlanta. The site being narrow and having a restric on in height, demanded that the lower levels of the building have rota on and shi ing of modules. These modules formed transi ons at varying levels between outer and inner spaces resul ng in public, semi-public and private spaces for students. In addi on to the three pillars â&#x20AC;&#x201C; work, collabora on and leisure, open studios and mobile furniture helps to extend out the formal teaching labs into informal learning zones. These are intended to encourage interac on between students across all years and promote interdisciplinary learnings. The intent was to build a home away from home for architecture students since these students o en spend 2/3rd of their valuable me at the school and need to have a perfect work | life balance.

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

CONCEPT

SITE The site is located on a high contour that faces the North Eastern expressway.

PATH OF KNOWLEDGE

COLLABORATIVE SPACE

WORK STATION

BALANCE

CONCEPT Build a school with equal division of spaces for work, collabora on and leisure that has generous openings, ver cal connec vity, staggered interfaces between spaces resul ng in an interconnected learning landscape.

LEISURE

SEMI PUBLIC PUBLIC

TRANSITION OF SPACE PRIVATE

PROGRAM The aim was to design a center core space that is ﬂexible, open and has easy access. This space is interconnected within studios across both the east and west wings for spontaneous interac ons. The diﬀerent hubs for collabora on, social areas and work allows students work in smaller groups and be more focused.

GREEN ROOF With the focus on sustainability, the green roofs not only provide ecological beneﬁts but also creates interes ng pockets of private outdoor spaces on each ﬂoor.

PUBLIC SEMI PUBLIC PRIVATE

ROTATE The rota ng and shi ing of modules that gradually move on the contour of the site form a transi on from indoor to outdoor spaces.

INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY

1. DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER - SCAD 2. THINK TANK - ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL

SITE PLAN

The building comprises of five floors with projec ons of thinking pods and sleeping pods, and recrea onal spaces on every floor. The first floor is open for public and students which consists of a drama c exhibi on space that could be leveraged by students to display their work, cafeterias for meet-greet, workshop spaces for trainings and spaces for administra on. The second, third and fourth floors are highly adaptable to the needs of architecture students with Augmented and Virtual Reality rooms within open studios for enhancing learnings. The fi h floor is dedicated for tradi onal and digital libraries.

Studio spaces are at the core of the architecture curriculum. An average architecture student spends 20 hours every week at studios, hence it is of utmost importance to ensure the design meets the needs and comfort of these students. Each studio has residen al desks that are o en assigned to the students and opens into a private terrace garden. The studio also has AR & VR pla orm that allows students to experiment, design and share a virtual experience. Addi onally, there are longer communal desks for discussions, mee ngs or group work that tend to make the studios even more interac ve resul ng in be er crea vity and par cipa on in the studio environment.

ENTRANCE VIEW FROM DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER SCAD

SECONDARY ENTRANCE FROM DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER SCAD

Sleeping pods, Thinking pods and other leisure spaces connected to every ďŹ&#x201A;oor create right balance of work life balance, especially when students work all night at school.

Open to sky within spaces creates broad and collabora ve learning culture.

Open to sky within studio space creates ver cal connec on between studios

The Courtyard creates horizontally as well as ver cally Visual connec on

Exhibi on Collabora ve spaces gives students an opportunity to showcase their work and partner with outside word.

Ramp leading to lower level of building

VISUALLY CONVINCING

YOU ADAPT

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

EXPERIENTIAL FOOD MARKET FARMERS MARKET

GUELPH | ONTARIO | CANADA

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Design of a food market, as a community hub can serve to strengthen social connec ons, improve economics, and make a meaningful impact to the quality of a city center. Food market have a long history of being a place where families, friends, and visitors can come together to enjoy food and music and have a shared experience. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a place of food in as much as it is place of interac on. The city of Guelph, Ontario has a history of being oriented around food. Over me the market hall has moved loca ons but has remained within the same block of its original home. Downtown Guelph is going through many changes and has a long term urban renewal plan designed to help densify the downtown area, to make improvements to the exis ng street scape, and to help make downtown more pedestrian friendly.

SITE CONTEXT

Accessible from Transport modes

Near by parking

FOOD & 5 SENSE

CONCEPT As Guelph has always had history around food, the goal was to showcase Food as an Experience through the ďŹ ve senses of the human body. Since we perceive up to 80% of all the impressions by the means of sight, most of the emphasis was designed around it so that one could adapt to lead a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

Accessibility

Continuation of the Street pattern

AXONOMETRIC

DESIGN STRATEGIES

Continuation of the C sstreet grid will bring easy access for the e public p

CENTER GATHERING SPACE

VERTICAL FARMING

Performance Indoor Market Restaurant Residential Vertical Farming

AQUAPONICS The building oriented along east-west axis brings in more light and heat especially during harsh winters. AEROPONICS

The building merges with the landscape creating a community gathering space. HYDROPONICS

The building slope is oriented towards south

Food Market

FOOD

SENSE OF OPEN

EXPERIENCE

The winters are harsh in G temperatures can plunge f it unfavorable to grow fres throughout the year. By Ver cal Farming, farmers same common goal of pro less or no land in a more c environment, all in one s closer to the consumers.

NNESS

CONNECTION | INTERLINK

OPEN MARKET

VISUAL CONNECTION

CLOSING THE GAP OF A TYPICAL MARKET

Guelph, Canada where far below zero making sh vegetables incorpora ng Indoor of Guelph share the oducing more food on controlled single loca on that is HARVEST DATE FRESH 100%

HYPERMARKET OR SHOP 2nd - 4th DAY FRESH 70%

MIDDLE MAN 1st DAY FRESH 90%

BUYER 4th - 10th DAY FRESH 50%

PRESERVATION CHEMICAL ADDED

ELIMINATING MIDDLE MAN DIRECT EXCHANGE SUSTAINABLE LOGISTIC

BUYER INCREASE ACCESS TO FRESH FOOD

HARVEST DATE FRESH 100%

Due to harsh weather condi ons, foods are o en shipped from long distances. These are usually plucked and frozen even before they are ripe resul ng in, they being ﬂavorless and less nutri ous. Addi onally, the food is o en supplied by a distributor that is not only expensive but also doesn’t beneﬁt local farmers. With the idea of ver cal farming, people of Guelph will start ea ng more fresh and healthier food. This also supports the local economy of Guelph as it bypasses the middle-man from the market. Most importantly, the idea of farmers market will bring the community together genera ng a renewed interest in eco-friendly, healthier and simpler lifestyle.

JOURNEY

DISCOVERY

3 1

7 8 5

1. CITY HALL 2. FIELD ARTILLERY REGIMENT 3 MARKET SQUARE 4. RESTAURANT 5. VERTICAL FARMING 6. RESIDENTIAL UNITS 7. FARMERS MARKET 8. GATHERING SPACE

The market is connected to the riverfront by a pedestrian access that has assets for vendors to set up stalls outdoors, underground or semi-enclosed depending on the weather condi ons and spaces for pop up restaurants so that residents are drawn towards the market.

OUTDOOR & UNDERGROUND VENDORS

SITE SECTION

OUTDOOR & UNDERGROUND VENDORS

Road

SEMI ENCLOSED OUTDOOR VENDORS

Road

POP-UP RESTAURANTS

Road

Shops

River

1 3 7

7 10

17 17

9 8

4 1

1. FOOD MARKET 2. ADMINISTRATION 3. BACK OF HOUSE 4. MECHANICAL ROOM 5. CAFE 6. AUDITORIUM 7. ART CLASS ROOM 8. AUDI OFFICE 9. GALLERY/ EXHIBITION 10. FITTING ROOM 11. BACK STAGE 12. AUDI LOBBY 13. STORAGE 14. RESTAURANT 15 KITCHEN 16. PANTRY 17. HALL WAY 18. SPILL OUT MARKET

14 17

16 15

FIRST LEVEL scale - 1:16

2 6

1 MARKET STORAGE SPACE 2 OUTDOOR VENDOR STORAGE 3 COLD STORAGE 4 MECHANICAL ROOM 5 STORAGE FOR INDOOR FARMING 6. UNDERGROUND MARKET

BASEMENT LEVEL scale - 1:16

1 5

5 3

7 1

6 4

1. FOOD COURT 2. OFFICE 3. RESIDENTIAL 4. VERTICAL FARMING 5. FOOD STORAGE 6. COOKING/ FARMING CLASS 7. LOBBY TO RESIDENTIAL UNITS 8. MECHANICAL ROOM

SECOND LEVEL scale - 1:16

1. DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL UNIT 2. INDOOR FARMING 3. FOOD STORAGE 4. MECHANICAL ROOM

THIRD LEVEL scale - 1:16

NATURAL DAY LIGHT

RESIDENTIAL UNIT PV PANEL WITH ANGLED DOUBLE GLASSED FACADE

The residen al units have PV panels with angled double glass facade that keeps the sun’s radiant heat from penetra ng through the glass and into the building’s envelope. These panels intercept the heat outside the building and provide an eﬀec ve shading.

HIGH SUN ANGLE

LOW SUN ANGLE

HIGH SUN ANGLE

LOW SUN ANGLE

MARKET FOLD ABLE LOUVER’S

The fold-able louvers help bring a dis nct look for the market while providing shade and comfort for the people inside. In summers, it provides shading from high sun angles, these reduce the glare and outward heat, while leaving the view unhindered for the people. In winters, it insulates the market from the cold wind and snow.

VERTICAL FARMING SOLAR MOVABLE FIN FACADE

The solar fins facade installed for ver cal farming are movable and can change posi on based on the sun’s posi on. The fins would be in their maximum open posi on from sunrise to early a ernoon. From early-a ernoon to mid-a ernoon, the fins rotate clockwise and post mid-a ernoon they rotate counter clockwise and return to their open posi on at sunset.

SELF SUSTAINABLE BUILDING SKIN

SOLAR FIN

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

RAIN W

The arrangement of mul ple solar panels used as external facade allows it to generate required electricity for the market. Addi onally, this electricity is also used by the geothermal heat pumps, to transmit the liquid above and below the ground. Since most of the solar panels are installed on the South-east facade of the building, they generate electricity during the winter and summer months.

Known for its blistering winters, and very limited sunlight especially during the Winter months, the horizontal loop geothermal system that is installed under the ground will keep the market warm and help maintain an op mum temperature range for indoor farming.

Rainwate table for is puriďŹ ed to the fa health of helps to the depo tanks.

SUMMER SUN

WINTER SUN

SOLAR P DEMAN LEVEL FO

WWOODEN SOLAR MOVABLE FIN

G EX

RIV

LONGITUDINAL SECTION PUMP

BUILDING ORIENTED TO FACE EAST- WEST TO MAXIMIZE SUN EXPOSURE AND INCREASE HEAT GAIN DURING WINTERS

WATER HARVESTING

er harves ng systems installed help the water the development of the crops. The rainwater d and stored in storage tanks and is pumped rms. The so rainwater doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t impact the f the crops nega vely. Addi onally, it also keep the opera onal costs down as it limits osi on of calcium carbonates in pipes and

FARM TO TABLE

FOOD PROCESS

In combina on with the Rainwater harves ng system, the geothermal and solar systems accentuates natural growth of the plants. The crops once ripe, can be harvested, cleaned and packaged and stored within the market. These are then sold to the residents of Guelph suppor ng the ideology of farm to table.

Energy collection Solar Panel

RAINWATER COLLECTION FROM ROOF

Vertical Farm Plant Harvest

PANELS HELP REDUCE ENERGY D AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OR VERTICAL FARMING

Packing Cleaning Processing FILTER

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK WITH PUMP

GEOTHERMAL

HEATING

WASTE WATER

TREATMENT PLA

PUMP

Storage

PUMP

SECTIONAL ELEVATION Dispatch

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS Wooden Ă ooring Adhesive M Moisture barrier foil 0.02 mm Radiant heating/cooling systerm Underlayment Insulating material TThinset mortar C Cast in place concrete Metal deck C Castellated beam Dropped ceiling

METAL DECK FLOORING

B Bearing plate Composite metal decking tteel beam

COMPOSITE COLUMN

Llongitudinal reinforcing bars Steel beam

REINFORCED CONCRETE COLUMN

Brick veneer B A Air space Rigid insulation Vapor retarded & air barrier SSheathing Steel stud wall Brick anchor back Double glazed

WINDOW OPENING DETAIL

ENTRANCE TO FOOD MARKET

INDOOR FOOD MARKET

INFILIGHT

INTERNET OF THINGS URBAN FOUNDRY HQ PITTSBURGH | PENNSYLVANIA | UNITED STATES

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Pi sburgh is on the cusp of new revolu on in the world of informa on technology and has the poten al to change the way the Steelers Na on will live and work. The objec ve of this project was to design a space that con nues to strive towards a higher level of innova on, sustainability, technology and culture. Selected as one of 22 ci es as part of the Smart City Collabora ve, this project was a blueprint for ci es like Pi sburgh. Inspired by the innova on that runs through the city, we designed an Internet of Things Urban Foundry on the Strip District of Pi sburgh Downtown, which seeks to enliven the urban quality of life of Pi sburghers.

INFILIGHT Infilight embodies the interven on of innova on and urban fabric. At the heart of the infinity, is the entrance to the holographic exhibi on space that allows people to learn about the research in Internet of Things, Urban Foundry. The site located along the Allegheny River on the Strip District of Pi sburgh is divided into two haves by a bridge. Affec onately known as the city of bridges, the design focuses the space beneath the bridge to provide maximum community benefit using smart installa ons and cater to a wide range of recrea onal ac vi es. Built on the Pillars of Research, Collabora on and Workshops, Infilight consists of interdependent categories such as Ins tutes, Libraries and Exhibi on spaces that are supported by the supplementary categories such as Restaurants, Sport Complexes and Parking Spaces.

p BUILDING FORM EVOLUTION CONCEPT

BUILDING LAYED OUT EQUALLY ON EITHER SIDE OF THE BRIDGE.

RESEARCH LAB

WORKSHOPS BUILDING IS PUSHED TO CREATE PUBLIC GATHERING POCKETS.

COLLABORATION

INSTITUTES

LIBRARY

RESTAURANTS

SPORTS

EXHIBITION

PUBLIC SPACE

GALLERY

BUILDING IS TAPERED TOWARDS THE CENTER TO CREATE FOCAL POINT.

GALLERY

PATHWAY AND BUILDING INTERVENE CREATING A TRANSITION OF INNOVATION AND URBAN FABRIC.

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

Existing urban fabric

Access point

New circulation

Water feature

Green space

Expanding urban continuum

SEATING

PLAY GROUND

POP UP

RESTAURANT

SITE PLAN

KAYAK DECK

BICYCLE RECHARGE STATION

Residents can enjoy bike trials with smart charging sta ons, enjoy other ac vi es such as kayaking, scuba diving etc. An outdoor amphitheater, that provides an opportunity to showcase music and arts is integrated within the landscape and is poten ally one of the many cultural oﬀerings.

The site’s loca on enhances the exis ng ameni es at the banks of the river. The bike trials and walking trails are two diﬀerent levels allows residents and tourists to explore the area without any interference.

RIVER FRONT

SECTION THROUGH RIVERFRONT

LIGHT INSTALLATION

EXHIBITION SPACE BELOW THE BRIDGE

CENTER TENSILE STRUCTURE

SUMMER INTERNSHIP GRESHAM SMITH RICHMOND | USA

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: June 2018 - Aug 2018 : Avia on : Gresham Smith : Professional Work | Summer Internship : Group Project : 3D Revit Model |Construc on Drawings : Revit |AutoCAD |Microso Suits

As an Architectural Summer Intern, I had the opportunity to intern at Gresham Smith, Richmond Virginia in the Avia on Division. During my tenure there, I worked on two interna onal airport projects. I developed a 3D Revit Model for exis ng and proposed buildings by referring legacy documents, photos, on-site documents and maps. This model will be used as a reference document at the ďŹ rm. I also had the opportunity to collaborate with Project Architects to plan and communicate project melines and budgets to add new jet bridges for the airport. Addi onally, I had the opportunity to design construc on drawings for an extension of the rental parking lot.

PATIL RESIDENCE RESIDENTIAL UNIT

BELGAUM | KARNATAKA | INDIA

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SOFTWARE

The brief was to design a bungalow to accommodate 2 families of diďŹ&#x20AC;erent genera ons to easily live side by side, without invading each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s space. The site is a corner plot with a given area of 4000 sq. . The idea was to design a house by combining the two genera ons in one single module, by adding a mixture of two languages that is contemporary and tradi onal in style and providing comfortable living areas for both the families. The building has a dis nc ve element by expressing in form and design. The aesthe c sense is emphasized with the combina on of natural stone, wood, glass and concrete that brings out uniformity and cohesiveness. To bring in more natural light in the house, huge windows with minimal interiors are incorporated.

SECTION ELEVATION ‘C’

SECTION ELEVATION ‘A’

PLAN

KITCHEN

SECTION ELEVATION

MASTER BEDROOM

ANTIQUE DISPLAY

SPIRAL STAIRCASE

DINNING & TEMPLE

LIVING ROOM

PETE MANE RESIDENTIAL

BANGALORE | KARNATAKA | INDIA

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: 2011 : Single Family : 2400 Sq.Ft : 3500 Sq.FT : Architecture Paradigm : Professional Work [Summer Internship] : Group project : 3D model | Construc on Drawing : Revit |Sketch Up |AutoCAD |Photoshop

The brief described a three-bedroom house that can accommodate two families in a social lifestyle. The design of the house draws from the low-rise, dense development bordering the rural landscape. The site is in the southern part of India with an area of 2400 sq. . and a built-up area of 3500 sq. . The project here was to revisit the changing condi ons wherein the stereo metric box was subjected to a reinterpreta on through a play of tac lity that created spaces and textures that resonated with the memories of the place. The residence showcases an interes ng use of Terra-co a. The early clay les, white, stone and cement paved surfaces give way to structures inspired by urban lifestyle. Natural light is ďŹ ltered through strategically located openings and shading devices that are created by weatherprooďŹ ng clay les. The orienta on of the les forms surfaces that lend privacy and texture delivering a social yet introverted nature of the house. As a Summer Intern, I developed 3D Model of the house, technical drawings such as electrical, plumbing, bathroom layouts and construc on details.

GROUND LEVEL

FIRST LEVEL

DR. RAJESH POWAR CLINIC PLASTIC & COSMETIC SURGEON CLINIC BELGAUM | KARNATAKA | INDIA

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SOFTWARE

The brief was to design interiors for a plas c and cosme c surgery clinic for an area of 1700 sq. . The design requirements were to create a welcoming atmosphere. The wai ng room extends the feeling of trust and comfort for the pa ents. This created a very strong connec on between the pa ents, the doctor and the environment. The alterna ve abstract floral pa erns on the ceiling and the wall look harmonious, that creates a design style that’s minimalist yet conven onal. As a Project Architect, I led the project from concept design to execu on. I gathered the client requirements, finalized on the design layouts and reproduced them in 3D in considera on of building codes for the clinic. Once the design was finalized, I planned the designed phases for the project. Addi onally, I coordinated with site engineers and external vendors to ensure the design was executed according to the drawings. With regular communica on and site visits, I was able to deliver this project within the an cipated deadline.

PLAN

ELEVATION

PLAN

RECEPTION

CEILING PANEL DESIGN

A. WELCOME ARCH B. FOOD COURT C. SHOPPING AREA D. BATHING E. DHARM SHALA F. TEMPLE G. VIDHI HALL H. CREMATORIUM I. BOATING AREA J. PARKING AREA

KHANAPUR GHAT CREMATION CENTER

KHANAPUR | KARNATAKA | INDIA

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The objec ve of this project was to provide socio-economic development design for the crema on center. The site is located on the Freeway, en-route to popular tourist places such as Goa, Gokarna etc. Because of its prime loca on, it caters to many pilgrims and tourists. The design was proposed considering the site condi ons, the economic beneﬁts and future requirements from the state government. A comprehensive master plan for the crema on center was designed by incorpora ng local tradi onal architecture and exis ng construc on materials. The design displayed ameni es such as paved walkways, food court, public toilers, landscape as well as a “Vidhi Hall” (Conven on Hall), Dharmshala (rest house for pilgrims), boa ng areas etc with a goal to a ract tourists to learn about the Hindu Culture and crema on prac ces.

SECTION

FRONT ELEVATION

SIDE ELEVATION

MAHADEV TEMPLE

UPSTREAM

ELEVATION

SECTION

FRONT ELEVATION

SIDE ELEVATION

AFTER CEREMONY HALL

DOWNSTREAM

ELEVATION

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