Ali Tariq- Academic Portfolio 2022

ALI TARIQ

ALI TARIQ

A collection of my best works, this portfolio contains academic projects individual as well as group assignments, competition entries, and professional work from my time at BDP India. I am hoping to expand my theoretical and practical understanding of the built environment by seeking solutions for a rapidly urbanising society.

2. THE PROMENADE-GROUP HOUSING Academic Work 3. PALEMAHAN HOUSE Residence- Competition Entry 4. BAVAN KUND Architectural Documentation- Award Winning Entry

1. THE FORUM Architecture Thesis (4-11) (12-17) (18-21) (22-27) (28-33)

5. DHAKA METRO- LINE 5 Professional Work

THE FORUM

Mixed-use hub with Cloud Parking

RAMIFICATIONS OF AN URBAN EXPLOSION AND A FAILED CITY:

The newly formed IT-hub in the National Capital Region of IndiaGURUGRAM is often known as the model of how not to build a city.

• Gurugram started its rise to fame in early 1990s when General Electric opened an office there, which lured hundreds of Multi-national companies and started its transformation to becoming a Millenium city.

• All this new development led to a massive influx of people, having the highest number of professionals per sq. inch in the country.

• Gurugram lacks in terms of crucial infrastructure such as proper roads, parking facilities and services leading to environmental degradation and awful impact on humans

PURPOSE:

The project aims to propose a new typology of built structures which can be implemented throughout the National Capital Region.

• Tackling the rapidly worsening traffic congestion and parking issues like shortage of parking spaces.

• Provide space for multiple new start-ups and offices under one roof along with co-working spaces to encourage social-interaction.

• Making the most out of a space by the concept of mixed-use development and implementing retail spaces.

• To create a mix of uses that respond to the need of the context and complement each other through site design and functionality.

TOP: Drone shot of the existing site in Gurugram, near NH-48

BOTTOM: CGI of the final design

YEAR: 2020| LOCATION: DELHI | TYPE: ACADEMIC (GROUP) ROLE: TEAM LEAD; DESIGN, MODELLING, VISUALISATION

THE PROMENADE Group Housing

CRAMPED CITY LIVING: The people of Delhi live a cramped life due to the intense population density. The increasing employment opportunities, presence of industries, services provided by urban areas are the reason for this cause. The vision was to develop a comfortable and user-friendly residential environment for people of various income groups, while maintaining harmony. Dwarka being an up and coming neighborhood in the outskirts of the National Capital Region, has a high requirement for new residential complexes, catering to people from all income groups.

PROMENADE: The concept takes from the belief that a residentail complex should be a place of peace and retreat for its users. Not only should it have all the facilities and comforts that are needed by people of all incomes, it should also make life as easy as taking a leisurely stroll in the park- a Promenade To work towards reducing the feeling of societal divide amongst the people which often leads to various psychological and physical issues.

LEFT: Drone shot of the site in Dwarka

RIGHT: CGI of the final design

CONCEPT AND SCHEMATIC DESIGN

• The concept of promenade derives from the architect Le Corbusier and this idea of a controlled sequenced journey through a building that can act as an architectural device.

• The design was carried out by factoring in things which lead to harmonius social integration. This required a design that was accessible for all, highly transit oriented, walkable and had ample of leisure activities.

VISION

• The design aims to create a comfotable and user-friendly residential environment for people from all sects of life, while creating a harmonius balance of ecological, economic, physical and social activities.

• The main ideas of design include sustainability, accessability, wallkability and usability.

• Interaction of the people with architecture is necessary to promote interaction with one another.

FORM DEVELOPMENT

PALEMAHAN HOUSE Luxury Residence

MOUNT BATUR:

• Mount Batur is a volcano located in Bali, Indonesia; considered to be one of the most sacred places by the Balinese people.

• The site is located on a hillside near Mount Batur. Overlooking two lakes in the trough of the mountains, the location is ideal for a luxurious residence.

• The site is in the vicinity of dense vegetation and offers uncomparable views and an ideal climate.

HARMONY WITH NATURE:

• Keeping the spirit of Bali’s religious sentiments parallel to the design, while being progressive and inclusive to the naturality of the space, the architecture was concieved.

• The forms were achieved by traversing through the natural gradient and features of the site. Using large fenestrations to allow changing colors and textures of the seasons to be part of the user’s lives.

LEFT: Drone shot of the hillside and lake

RIGHT: CGI of the residence and design synthesis

YEAR:

BAVAN KUND

Documentation of a Water Palace

THE ANCIENT CITY:

• Ujjain is situated in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh, on the eastern bank of the Kshipra River. It is also known as “Mahakal ki nagri”.

• Every 12 years, the Sinhastha fair (Kumbh Mela) takes place on the city’s elaborate riverside ghats, as do yearly celebrations of the river goddess Kshipra.

• There are hundreds of Hindu shrines along the banks of the river Kshipra.

KALIDEH MAHAL:

• A water palace which is situated about six miles north of Ujjain city was built by Nasiruddin Shah, the third Khalji Sultan of Malwa in 15th century A.D.

• The river Kshipra is flowing from both the side of the palace, and this water structure was constructed in one part of them.

• The remarkable feature of this summer palace is the system by which the water of the river is carried through decorated conduits into Baavan Kund and then allowed to fall from a height of about 20 ft. over sculptured stone curtains.

TRADITIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

• It has a unique water management plan in which some part, for some time the form of the river has been changed.

• There are 52 ponds in Kaliahdeh Mahal some of them are small, and some others are very deep as they were originated as reservoir and storage tanks.

• Here three major kunds have given name in Avanti- Mahtmya of Skanda Puran that isSurya Kund, Bramha Kund and Agni Kund. The basement of the near the kunds is characterised by the archade

• The entrance management of Kshripa in the Fort is also unique. Here small canals are constructed.

• These water channels take water with them and those moves ahead entering into each other. To maintain the uniqueness of the water management the exit of the river water from the ponds it has given the structure of waterfall.

• This type of architecture indicates the Mughal Period. After the exit of water from Palace it again meets in the Kshripa River and start moving ahead: Stop Dam are also constructed on Kshripa on the outerside of the Fort.

PALACE DETAILS

• Kaliadeh Mahal has a central hall with galleries on all four sides. The sun temple is located at the center of the palace.

• First floor of the palace has a rectangular and two square halls.

• The two domes are resting on the squinches. The square halls are connected to lavatories.

• Water Palace of Ujjain is the fusion Of Indo — Persian architecture. The palace is in approximate of 1k.m. area.

• The premises of the palace are square in shape and each direction has the entrance gate.

• The double storied palace has two verandahs on the outer and the inner side. The secret door is given from the corridor to reach the first floor.

KEY FEATURES: The blend of Indo Persian Architecture is clearly visible from its facades with brackets, jaalis, chattri, jharokhas, arches, domes, archade, mehrabs, columns.

MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION: The square-based palace is crowned with two hemispherical domes. Sandstone is used in the construction of palace and during the restoration of in 1900’s khajcha bricks are used to fill up the broken walls. Lime mortar is used for the joints.

SECTIONS

WATER PAVILLIONS

DAMS WITH CANALS WATER CHANNELS

• The dam is constructed by stones and river is entering the kunds through 18 small canals

• These water channels take water with them and those moves ahead entering into the kund

• To maintain the uniqueness of the water management the exit of the river water from the kunds an it has given the structure of waterfall again meets in the Kshripa River and start moving ahead.

• The kund on top has channels with curvaceous designs in the shape of seashell with interwoven spiral leading to the kund.

• The intricate spiral designs of the water channels were designed to carry water to the kund where the king used to bathe and then finally to the waterfall.

• The channels helped slow down the flow of water into the kund.

DHAKA METRO-LINE 5

Rapid Transit System

DHAKA:

• The bustling streets of Dhaka are a sight to behold. Despite the overcrowded and unsafe conditions for pedestrians, the city is a bustling hub of activity.

• With a population of 22 million and growing, Dhaka is the sixth most densely populated city in the world.

• This city is home to 400,000 migrant rickshaw drivers and 800,000 textile workers, providing a vital economic foundation for Bangladesh.

• As the largest and most powerful economy in the country, Dhaka contributes 40% of the country’s GDP. with climate-induced displacement and migration,

METRO LINE 5:

• The rapid growth of the city and climate-related displacement has caused transportation infrastructure to reach its breaking point.

• BDP is designing nine underground stations for Dhaka Metro Line 5, which will cross the heart of the city from west to east.

• In collaboration with Nippon Koei, it is BDP’s first project in Bangladesh, and draws on their experience of designing significant transport projects such as Glasgow Queen Street Station and Whitechapel Station on the Elizabeth Line in London.

LEFT: Map of Dhaka showing Metro Line-5

RIGHT: CGI of Gulshan and Mirpur stations