Architecture + Computational design Portfolio | Alesh Goti | 2021-24

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portfolio

Architecture + Computational design

Selected Works

2021-2024

Hello, I am Alesh Goti, a registered architect with the Council of Architecture, India, bringing 1 year of professional experience. As a qualified computational designer specializing in computational BIM workflows through the Autodeskcertified platform Novatr (previously OneistoX), I excel in managing projects from conceptual design to documentation and site supervision. With a passion for continuous learning and a strong interest in AI and sustainability, I am committed to integrating innovative solutions as I dive deeper into the architectural practice.

Contact: +91 9586836231

Email: alesharch01@gmail.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alesh-goti

Nationality - Indian

Education

Master Computational Design Course for Real-World Application - Novatr (Previously OneistoX)

Aug 2023 - May - 2024

B.Arch - Faculty of Architecture, Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology - Surat, India

Aug 2018 - Apr - 2023

Professional Experience

Freelance Architect, Surat, India

Aug 2023 - Present

Internship - Samarthya group of developers - Surat, India

Jul 2023 - Dec - 2023 (6 Months)

Internship - Madhav Joshi and Associates - Pune, India

Dec 2021 - May - 2022 (6 Months)

The Pixel
The Interactive London
Spine towers
Mixed-use skyscrapers with Sydney City auditorium
An auditorium that harmonizes SuratAurus
It - Park at Hinjewadi, Maharashtra
Pune -
Tensile Harmony
A facade design Inspired by King Riyadh
Freelance
Product design - A wavy parametric cladding
Surat -

Contents

arena - 6

Interactive Pavillion - 2024

towers - 12 with parametric interventions - 2024

auditorium - 22 harmonizes Form and Function - 2021

Aurus - 32

Maharashtra | Internship work - 2024

Harmony - 38

Fahad Library’s timeless elegance - 2024 work - 42

cladding panel design for a bungalow - 2024

The pixel arena

The Interactive Pavillion

London, UK 2024

500 sqm

Studio project

Parametric Modelling, Architectural Design, Visualization, Diagramming, Animation

With its interactive, kinetic triangular LED panels adorning the exterior façade, the Pixel Arena presents itself as a pixelated manifestation of parametric ingenuity. Comprising red glass panels and a white metal framework, the pavilion embodies a cohesive design ethos. The kinetic facade dynamically responds to human motion, orchestrating the opening and closing of triangular LED panels while transitioning hues from pristine white to vibrant red in accordance with specific movements.

Internally, a series of stacked cubes offer patrons a space to recline and savor moments over a cup of coffee or in the company of cherished companions. Furthermore, the pavilion’s airy openness invites diffused sunlight and fresh breezes, fostering a well-ventilated ambiance within its confines.

Base - Prome Ai Post production - Photoshop

The pavilion concept focuses on attracting and engaging visitors through interactive installations that evoke positive memories and reduce stress, creating a tranquil and uplifting environment.

The pavilion seating, based on stacked cubes, is designed to facilitate group gatherings, fostering community interaction and shared experiences.

The pavilion features a halfcovered design with kinetic panels, allowing for fresh air circulation while providing openness yet enclosure. It creates a well-lit space ideal for winters, ensuring a comfortable and dynamic environment for all visitors.

The kinetic panels add a playful character by interacting with movement; when someone passes by, they open up, inviting interaction with those inside the pavilion. This dynamic feature enhances engagement and connectivity among visitors.

Design development

Defining base geometry for the outer shell

Framing the outer shell

Adding Glass panels to the upper portion of the structure

Carving-out internal mass

Defining base geometry for sitting area

Framing defined inner sitting space

Inserting interactive triagular LED panels to the outer shell. Click the box

Covering inner sittings with glass panels

Rhino Grasshopper

Spine towers

Mixed-use skyscrapers with parametric interventions

Sydney, Australia 2024

15000 sqm

Capstone project

Generative design, Conceptual design, Parametric modeling, Facade design, Interoperability, Documentation, Visualization, Animation

The portfolio project explores architectural project phases, from concept to documentation. Generative tools like Wallecie and Galapagos are utilized for form-finding and optimizing compliance with site-specific regulations, ensuring efficient use of FSI and other requirements. Following this, Rhino enables innovative design exploration, with Grasshopper facilitating rapid iteration and complex geometry analysis. Transitioning to Revit ensures accurate construction drawings with its parametric modeling and coordination tools. Speckle aids seamless data exchange between Rhino, Grasshopper, and Revit, maintaining consistency.

The project aims to demonstrate optimal plugin or software usage, discerning between identical or similar tools, and establishing suitable workflows based on their respective pros and cons. This comprehensive approach emphasizes efficient and creative navigation of architectural projects.

Base - V-ray in Rhino Post production - Procreate

Singley curved panel
Doubly curved panels Shading element

Generative design algorithm - Conceptual Wallecie Rhino Grasshopper

Through iterative analysis of various designs generated using the evolutionary solver “Wallacei,” valuable insights into each solution’s performance and alignment with project objectives were obtained. This process provided crucial data to inform decision-making. Ultimately, an optimal base geometry was derived, laying the groundwork for further refinement and development in subsequent design phases.

Design development in Rhino + Grasshopper

As the design evolves, Grasshopper, Rhino’s parametric design plugin, is employed to generate complex geometries, explore design iterations, and analyze various parameters.

vegetation

Podium floors
Stairs and
Cores
Structure Floors
Building envelope

Detailing + documentation stage

workflow

During the development stage, speckle allows geometry to be sent from Rhino to Revit, ensuring all stakeholders access the latest information, reducing errors, and enhancing project management.

Speckle’s version control and data tracking streamline communication, making workflows more efficient and cohesive. Speckle enables seamless coordination and collaboration in the AEC industry by facilitating real-time data exchange across platforms like Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD, and Grasshopper.

Speckle
Speckle
AutoCad
SketchUp
Grasshopper
Blender
Unreal engine
Dynamo
Revit
Rhino
Rhino
Speckle
Revit
Speckle geometry
Revit geometry
Rhino geometry

Design development stage (Facade)

Rhino

Grasshopper

Lunchbox

Panneling tools

Speckle

Revit

Following this, directshape to revit geometry feature of Speckle enables seamless transitions between Rhino and Revit, allowing for quick analysis and documentation of geometries during the development stage. This iterative process ensures that both design and technical analysis are refined efficiently and accurately.

Speckle Revit + Dynamo
Rhino
Speckle geometry
Rhino geometry

Detailing + documentation stage (Facade)

Rhino Grasshopper

Speckle

Revit

Speckle transfers both geometrical data and metadata, crucial for comprehensive project management. This enriched data allows the creation of native Revit families from Rhino geometry, facilitating accurate scheduling and documentation. This enhances interoperability, streamlines workflows, and improves project efficiency.

Speckle

3-point
Rhino + Grasshopper
Points + metadata extracted from rhino
Data sent to speckle to place adaptive components directly in revit

Design development stage (Canopy)

Rhino Mesh Refined Mesh Rhino Surface
Rhino Grasshopper kangaroo Click

Documentation stage (Canopy)

Rhino Grasshopper

Rhino.Inside.Revit

Revit

Rhino.Inside.Revit was used to seamlessly integrate complex parametric geometry from Rhino and Grasshopper to Revit. This feature streamlined the process of transferring intricate designs, enabling the use of advanced parametric models directly within Revit. By bridging these powerful tools, Rhino.Inside.Revit enhances design workflows, ensuring detailed, complex geometries are accurately reflected in Revit for further development and documentation.

Rhino + Grasshopper

City Auditorium

An auditorium that harmonizes Form and Function

Location Year Area

Type

Contribution to Project

Surat, India

2021 (B.Arch, Sem-5)

18000 sqm

Proposed studio project

Form-finding, Design, Diagramming, Visualization

This project, undertaken in the Technology Vertical Design Studio, concentrated on shell structures, materials, and technological aspects to create an iconic architectural piece. The aim was to design a structure that stands out and becomes a landmark in the rapidly developing context of Surat. The project brief included an auditorium with a capacity of 800-1200 visitors and exhibition spaces, catering to the future cultural and social needs of the city. This focus on innovative structural solutions and advanced materials ensures the building’s prominence and functionality, reinforcing Surat’s identity as a burgeoning urban center.

The site, situated on the bank of the TAPI river on the outskirts of Adajan-Pal, lies within a rapidly developing area of Surat. Spanning 18,000 square meters with dimensions of 150x125 meters, the context features ample open spaces evolving with time. Positioned in the future developed area of Surat, the site offers a prime opportunity to establish a landmark structure. Its connectivity to the main city is excellent, with well-maintained road networks and proximity to the airport, enhancing accessibility and prominence. This strategic location underscores the potential for the project to become a significant urban icon.

Base - Lumion Post production - Photoshop

The backstage area includes well-appointed green rooms, a music academy, and ample storage facilities. This comprehensive setup ensures performers have all the necessary amenities for a smooth and professional experience.

The main auditorium stage is highly equipped and offers seamless connectivity with the backstage area, ensuring smooth transitions during performances. It is designed to host large-scale events, providing top-notch facilities for both performers and organizers.

The auditorium seating, including balcony sections, is meticulously designed so that every angle faces the main stage. Enhanced with acoustic ceilings and dynamic LED lighting, it ensures an optimal viewing and auditory experience for all attendees.

The auditorium atrium, filled with lush greenery, separates the building into two parts and serves as a welcoming entrance. It seamlessly brings the vibrant outdoor landscape into the building, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere.

The black box theatre, with a 120-seat capacity, is perfect for intimate events and performances. It also serves as an ideal space for rehearsals, offering a versatile and flexible environment for creative expression.

Longitudinal section

The auditorium’s interior features a balcony space and acoustic ceilings integrated with LED lighting, enhancing the overall experience. This design not only improves acoustics but also creates a visually captivating ambiance for audiences, ensuring both comfort and engagement.

Auditorium view

The auditorium lobby, under a dynamic shell, features dense vegetation and well-lit circulation spaces, fostering a positive atmosphere and seamlessly reflecting the building’s contextual harmony and natural integration.

Lobby Area

Aurus

It - Park at Hinjewadi, Maharashtra | Internship work

Location

Year

Type

Status

Role

Hinjewadi, Maharashtra 2019 - Present Internship work

On going

Working drawings, 3D modelling, Facade design iterations, Material selection

During my internship at Madhav Joshi and Associates, Pune, I had the opportunity to work on an innovative IT Park project. Working on this project allowed me to engage in various aspects of architectural design, from conceptual ideas to detailed execution. I gained hands-on experience in integrating sustainable design interventions and addressing practical challenges, reinforcing my ability to contribute effectively to similar projects in the future.

The design prioritizes both functionality and aesthetic appeal, particularly through its thoughtful approach to the building’s front elevation. Facing west, the front elevation is equipped with concrete fins and vegetation beds. These elements not only enhance the building’s visual appeal but also serve crucial environmental functions. The concrete fins help to reduce heat gain by shading the façade, while the vegetation beds contribute to natural cooling and improve air quality. This design ensures adequate ventilation within the building, creating a comfortable and energy-efficient workspace.

The façade of the IT Park project features six concrete fins angled at 60 degrees, chosen after iterative analysis of 30, 45, and 60-degree options for optimal heat reduction and aesthetics. Additionally, three vertical fins per floor, spaced at regular intervals, segment the west façade, providing both structural rhythm and enhanced visual appeal.

Honed Leather River-wash
Silver Pearl Satine Green Sparkle Black Arizona Brown
Stone selection

Tensile Harmony

A facade design Inspired by King Fahad Library’s timeless elegance

Location Year Area

Type

Role

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2024

8700 sqm

Explorative project

Parametric modelling, Facade design, Ai integrated visualization, Animation

This explorative project delves into the architectural marvel of the King Fahad Library’s facade. By analyzing the nature of facade elements, sketching it, and generating a computational workflow to make it real, the project aims to recreate and understand the elegance of its modular tensile design. Through detailed analysis and innovative design techniques, this project demonstrates my approach to capturing architectural beauty, blending traditional sketching methods with advanced computational tools to create intricate geometries. This exploration not only highlights the facade’s aesthetic appeal but also showcases the potential of computational design in modern architecture.

Utilizing Grasshopper, Rhino’s parametric design plugin, the King Fahad Library’s facade was meticulously recreated. The Kangaroo tool within Grasshopper enabled precise control and optimization of tensile structures, ensuring both structural integrity and aesthetic harmony. By stacking modular tensile members in a specific arrangement, the desired geometry was achieved, facilitating construction while allowing flexibility in design. This blend of traditional principles and modern technology captured the elegance of the original facade.

Base - Prome Ai
Post production - Photoshop

Design development

Perspective view

Converged tensile module

Stacked modules

Front view
Stacking process
Rhino Grasshopper kangaroo
Rhino surface Anchor points
Click the box to see tensile facade convergence animation
Photographs of King Fahad Library by Gerber architekten

Freelance work

Product design - A wavy parametric cladding panel for a bungalow

Location Year

Client Status Role Team

Surat, India 2024

Map-It studio Completed

Design, Parametric modelling, Cordination Alesh Goti, Prashant Vaghasiya

The computational portfolio project I embarked upon centers around the creation of a woven panel tailored for a residential wall, serving as a testament to the synergy between computational design and architectural aesthetics. By employing advanced computational techniques, the project achieves a harmonious fusion of intricate weaving patterns, elevating the visual allure and functionality of the residential environment.

Integral to the project’s success was the close involvement and coordination with the client to ascertain the ideal design solution. This collaborative process entailed multiple design iterations, allowing for thorough exploration and refinement of concepts until reaching an optimal outcome. Through effective communication and iterative feedback loops, the project evolved dynamically, ensuring alignment with the client’s vision and objectives while leveraging the full potential of computational design principles. The result is a woven panel that not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the residential space but also embodies the seamless integration of innovative design and client-centric collaboration.

Design development

Rhino Grasshopper Surface

Divide the surface, horizontally

Divide each curve in multiple segments with vertices, which are adjustable in 3-dimensions

Join all vertices and create interpolate curve

Set edge vertices at same coordinates to achieve seamless pattern

Give thichness with sweep to get 3D effect

a 3D wavy panel design comes to life through the integration of parametric design principles. Seamlessly blending innovation with customization, this design offers endless possibilities while maintaining a monolithic appearance. Dive into the realm of parametric design and witness the birth of a panel that not only captivates with its fluidity but also embodies the essence of seamless elegance.

2 ft. 4 ft.

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