Amrita Slatch_portfolio1

PORTFOLIO AR. AMRITA KAUR SLATCH

CONTENTS 1. Resume..................................................................................................................04 2. Academic

- B.Arch Thesis......................................................................................................................................07 - Master in Landscape Design Sem1...................................................................................................12 - Master in Landscape Design Sem2...................................................................................................16 - Master in Landscape Design Sem3...................................................................................................28 - Master in Landscape Design Sem4....................................................................................................46

3. Competitions

- Landscape Journal Trophy 2015........................................................................................................55 - Landscape Journal Trophy 2014........................................................................................................56 - NASA HUDCO Trophy Jan 2012.........................................................................................................58 - NASA Industrial Design Trophy 2011..................................................................................................60 - Leading Edge Dormitory Design 2010................................................................................................62

4. Professional

- Graphic Design....................................................................................................................................65 - Residential Interior Design...................................................................................................................66 - Commercial Interior Design.................................................................................................................70 - Residential Architectural Design..........................................................................................................72 - Database Centre Building Design.......................................................................................................78

5. Interests..................................................................................................................82

dedicated to my parents for nuturing me so...

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International Scholarships

RESUME

1. Was partially funded for a Summer Workshop "Re-imagining Main Roads as Catalysts for Sustainable Development" which was held in Washington DC, June 2015, by the UNESCO Chair program on Education for Sustainable Development and Human Habitat established at CEE (Centre for Enviornment and Education and CEPT University 2. Nominated by my post-grad college under the supervision of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Japan Embassy, to represent India along with 3 other fellow Indians for a fullfunded cultural and environment based exchange program in Tokyo and Kamogawa, Japan called the JENYSYS program.

Amrita Kaur Slatch 131, Malhar Tower, Film City Road, Goregaon East, Mumbai, India

Conferences and Workshops

amritaslatch@india.com +91-999854 6264

Objective An opportunity to contribute as an architect and a landscape design strategist in a team environment, that is challenging, innovative and driven towards scaling new heights in the filed of architecture and design.

Qualifications 1. Bachelor in Architecture (B.Arch) from Rizvi College of Architecture, Mumbai (July, 2008 - May, 2013) 2. Master in Landscape Design (M.L.D.) from C.E.P.T. University, Ahmedabad. (July, 2014 - May, 2016)

Work Experience 1. Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (Summer Intern) -

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DEC, 2012 - MAR, 2013

Core Design for a Bungalow in Daman, India working drawing 3d modelling Residential Interior Design Commercial Interior Design Exhibition design Graphic design

3. Master and Associates (Architect) -

MAY, 2011 - JUN, 2011

Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), Andheri, India reading drawings construction observations presentations

2. Zero9 (Intern)

Vodafone Data Center, Airoli, India working drawing 3d modelling interacting with vendors

"I dont divide architecture, landscape and gardening , to me they are one."

Luis Barragan

JUL, 2013 - JUL, 2014

1. Undergone a 2 day course in Design Builder Software Training Workshop, June 2010, for building energy efficiency simulation and modelling.

2. Participated in a Bamboo Workshop held in Kochi, Kerela along with fellow CEPTians and students and faculty from UCJC (Camilo Jose Cela University), Spain for a prototype of a Archaeological Museum Design for the ancient town of Muziris, which was also presented as an installation for Kochi Biennale, Dec, 2014.

3. Presented a research paper along with Ankit Kathuria and Naveen Sharma on the topic "A trade off between the need for sustainable development and economic advancement,whilst strong social reality and information technology." at MSU (Maharaja Shivajirao University), Baroda, Feb 2015 for the National Seminar on Environmental Sustainability, Social Well-Being and Economic Growth : Exploring the Linkages.

4. Presented at 10th Annual ISOLA (Indian Society of Landscape Architects) Conference, Pune Chapter: Towards Smart Cities, Feb 2015 on the topic "A succinct overview of IT development of Smart Cities and its impacts on its urban geography."

Other Accomplishments 1. Participated in Leading Edge Design Competition dealing with energy efficient building design held in USA, June 2010.

2. Have been actively involved in my college HUDCO (Housing and Urban Development Corporation) team winning citation in the annual NASA (National Architecture Students Association) convention.

3. Played as a midfielder in the college football team for 2 years.

4. Have been credited for a residential bungalow design done whilst my internship at ZERO9, in Volume Zero Online Magazine on Architecture on 22nd July, 2015, a project that also won the Best Architecture Single Residence at Asia Pacific Property Awards 2015-2016.

5. Architecture GATE Scholar 2014. AIR 152.

6. Have participated in Landscape Journal Trophy held annually, for the year 2014 and 2015.

7. Had been employed as a Teaching Assistant during my 3rd semester at C.E.P.T. University for the subject Building Energy and Efficiency, which is a part of the M.Tech course in Building Energy Performance.

8. Have my digital artwork (Panorama Entry) presented on the 11th Annual ISOLA (Indian Society for Landscape Architects) Conference, Bangalore Chapter: Water and Society, Jan 2015.

Softwares AutoCAD 2016 Adobe Photoshop CC Adobe Indesign CS6 Corel Draw X16 SketchUP Microsoft Office 2013 Ecotect Analysis 2010 Design Builder 3DS Max Maya ArcGIS MSP

Interests Reading Writing Sketching Dancing Football Swimming Photography Travelling 5

between human and animal A SOCIAL OASIS, Mumbai, India

B.Arch Design Dissertation

manifesto This thesis explores a design integration of a design welfare system surviving in an urban enviornment, the Mumbai city. The interaction between the human and animal being of core importance through the design process. the design strives to integrate the landscape with the built form. The result of this thesis show the great possibilities that is inherent in an animal rescue shelter design and stress that the potential for a new habitat design should be seen as a challenge whose resolutions should present distinct experience for visitors that educate and fascinate as well as offer an extra ordinary home for its animal residents.

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B.Arch Design Dissertation

between human and animal A SOCIAL OASIS, Mumbai, India

concept programme The design has 2 manners of approach; both explore animal welfare systems within the city. One in the macro scale, whereas the other in the micro scale.

In order to reinforce the idea of interaction through relationship growth, the radial pattern became a design organizer for the project.

Based on many objects in nature, the radial pattern organizes surrounding space around a central core. I believe this provides an oppurtunity that is based on transparency and integration of both inside and outside.

The animal kiosk (10 sq.mts.): spread around various different localities of the city acting as the controlling median of the animal welfare system.

1. Two-three individuals taking care of their localities stray.

2. A small tree and few plantations.

3. A provision of water fountain for animals.

4. Just bare minimum medical utilities and first aid.

The mother institution (5000 sq. mts.):just one in the city, which pulls all the animals from various animal kiosks throughout the city into this.

1. proper veterinary healthcare services with speciality referral and equine/large animal facility.

2. Adoption fair area.

3. Boarding for stray animals got here from various animal kiosks spread throughout around in the city.

4. Teaching + Training.

5. Animal assisted therapy sessions.

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between human and animal A SOCIAL OASIS, Mumbai, India

B.Arch Design Dissertation

The proposed mother institute that houses animal veterinary services, animal adoption area and animal holding area which is recreating the missing web of animal life that cities need.....

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artists impression design A DISCOURSE THROUGH CHANDOLA LAKE, Ahmedabad, India

M.L.D 1st SEM

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artists impression design A DISCOURSE THROUGH CHANDOLA LAKE, Ahmedabad, India

M.L.D 1st SEM

The proposed cursory space leads to the propsed utopian labrynth where one can see the state of the lake and create ripples in the mind of people for change and hope.

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commercial landscape design ANTI PLANAR ENCOMPASSING LANDSCAPE @ Mondeal Heights, Ahmedabad, India

M.L.D 2nd SEM

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M.L.D 2nd SEM

commercial landscape design ANTI PLANAR ENCOMPASSING LANDSCAPE @ Mondeal Heights, Ahmedabad, India

View from west

SEC-AA

View from east

SEC-BB View from south

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commercial landscape design ANTI PLANAR ENCOMPASSING LANDSCAPE @ Mondeal Heights, Ahmedabad, India

M.L.D 2nd SEM

The proposed landscape accentuates the dynamic form of the architecture of the building, encompassing it and representing it as a whole.

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residential landscape design EPIPHANY and EPHEMERAL EXPERIENCES @ Mandi, India

M.L.D 2nd SEM

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residential landscape design EPIPHANY OF SEQUENTIAL SPACES @ Mandi, India

M.L.D 2nd SEM

EPIPHANY - The proposed landscape provides for a sequential experience with a moment of sudden revelation resulting into a niche with a waterfall.

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residential landscape design EPHEMERAL IDENTITIES @ Mandi, India

M.L.D 2nd SEM

EPHEMERAL - The proposed landscape borrows the overlooking river into its domain, only to accentuate the experience and creating an impact.

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Urban Wetland Park STIMULATING WATERSCAPES FOR SALUTARY BEING @ Thol Bird Sanctuary, Gujarat

M.L.D 3rd SEM

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Urban Wetland Park STIMULATING WATERSCAPES FOR SALUTARY BEING @ Thol Bird Sanctuary, Gujarat

M.L.D 3rd SEM

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Urban Wetland Park STIMULATING WATERSCAPES FOR SALUTARY BEING @ Thol Bird Sanctuary, Gujarat

M.L.D 3rd SEM

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Urban Wetland Park STIMULATING WATERSCAPES FOR SALUTARY BEING @ Thol Bird Sanctuary, Gujarat

M.L.D 3rd SEM

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M.L.D 3rd SEM

Regional Landscape Assesment ACCENTUATING VISUAL NARRATIVE @ Gangtok, Sikkim

Viewsheds-Road

Viewsheds-Villages

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M.L.D 3rd SEM

Regional Landscape Assesment ACCENTUATING VISUAL NARRATIVE @ Gangtok, Sikkim

Visual Typology Map

Critical areas identified

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Regional Landscape Assesment ACCENTUATING VISUAL NARRATIVE @ Gangtok, Sikkim

M.L.D 3rd SEM

Village Character Assesment 41

Regional Landscape Assesment ACCENTUATING VISUAL NARRATIVE @ Gangtok, Sikkim

M.L.D 3rd SEM

Rumtek Village -the routes and the setting 43

Regional Landscape Assesment ACCENTUATING VISUAL NARRATIVE @ Gangtok, Sikkim

M.L.D 3rd SEM

Proposal Strategies for Rumtek area 45

M.L.D 4th SEM

Design Dissertation TRANSFORMING MORBI, from harsh industrial inheritance to a livable urban fabric AIM The aim or the intent of this research is to identify the potential of urban planning ideologies being retrofitted in the existing industrial town fabric of Morbi, for the overall enhancement of the physical character of town through urban design solutions, for the people of Morbi.

OBJECTIVES 1. To visualize the city in terms of its urban fabric which will further help develop an understanding on the spatial distribution of industries and residential area. (develop a correlation) 2. To register certain Morbi street art characteristics, which can later be seen as a potential when designing.

3. To evaluate and understand the impact of the ceramic industries on the enviornment quality of the city, which will be corelated with residential areas and help in identifing the most affected. Therefore this will enable one to identify potential intervention areas.

4. To explore possibilies of greening the city through Connected Open Space Systems for industrial cities and think of retrofitting the same as a design strategy.

SITE STUDY METHODOLOGY Study

Why

Questionnaire survey for the people of Morbi.

To understand what problems are faced by the people of Morbi and what they need in the city.

Study the natural factors of Morbi such as Land physiography, metreology and living ecology.

Will help understand the natural forces that govern the city.

Study the layout and the spread of the city along with land and road classification.

As the land of the city lends to it an identity, the road helps in understand the system and networking of the city.

Create typological street sections and elevations.

This will help in understanding the transition of imagebility of the city.

RESEARCH STUDY METHODOLOGY Study

Findings

Figure out and understand enviornmental concerns involved in ceramic industries.

Air Pollution is a major concern. Other waste from ceramic industries get treated.

Look for cases of cities that have tried to tackle air pollution problem or may be facing air pollution problem.

The idea of ventilation corridors prove to be efficient for a very huge scale city, greening the city is an option that one can consider.

Seek if planting trees can solve the air pollution problem prevailing in industrial cities around the world.

Certain species of trees do help in solving particulate matter pollution problem of cities.

Seek Urban Planning concepts and explore the idea of Connected Open Space systems as an approach to cater to the problem faced in Morbi and relate it with ECOLOGICAL URBANISM.

Idea of green streets can be implemented for the city as streets impinge upon urban life and run upto the extents of the city.

After above studies will be carried out, certain stretches of streets will be indetified in the city to act as pilot design projects.

Study the plan and sections through the identified street understanding plot boundarys, edge conditions and potential area for public or private landscape enhancement.

This will help in proposing an appropriate design for the acute problems faced by the city.

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Design Dissertation TRANSFORMING MORBI, from harsh industrial inheritance to a livable urban fabric

M.L.D 4th SEM

Site Study

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M.L.D 4th SEM

Design Dissertation TRANSFORMING MORBI, from harsh industrial inheritance to a livable urban fabric

Typology-1 Industies:commercial areas:dumping areas

Typology-1 Industies:commercial areas:dumping areas

Site Study

Typology-2 Heritage:cross-over bridge:statues:riverside:industries

Typology-3 Economic weaker section:railway station:scrublands

Typology-5 Medium income residence:farming areas

Typology-6 High income residence:commercial areas:compact

Typology-2 Heritage:cross-over bridge:statues:riverside:industries

Typology-3 Economic weaker section:railway station:scrublands

Typology-5 Medium income residence:farming areas

Typology-6 High income residence:commercial areas:compact

Typology-4 Low income residence:heritage:market area:compact

Typology-4 Low income residence:heritage:market area:compact

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Design Dissertation TRANSFORMING MORBI, from harsh industrial inheritance to a livable urban fabric

M.L.D 4th SEM

Design

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Landscape Journal Trophy 2015

COMPETITIONS 55

Landscape Journal Trophy 2014

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NASA HUDCO Trophy 2012

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NASA Industrial Design Trophy 2011

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Leading Edge Dormitory Design 2010

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Graphic Design

PROFESSIONAL 65

Residential Interior Design

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Residential Interior Design

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Commercial Interior Design

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Residential Architecture Design

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Residential Architecture Design

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Residential Architecture Design

Best Architecture Single Residence at Asia Pacific Property Awards 2015-2016

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Database Center Building Design

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Database Center Building Design

LEED Platinum rated, Tier IV Data Centre Buidling, 1 st in India, for Vodafone.

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Digital Art

When we look back at the history of water as a landscape element, the temporality of it is what remains constant as a feature throughout. It is this temporality of water that lends it a dynamic nature which has transcended down through the generations.

Only difference is earlier water was used as a luxurious component defining royalty and influence, but nowadays use of water in landscape is made more judiciously or rather it should be.

Millions of population of society depends on water, from industries to small households. And thanks to urbanization large agricultural fields and wetlands will be blanketed by dices of urbanity, adding effluence into the landscape. This is a situation that is going arise in every nook and corner of developing countries like ours. So what can be done to revive the temporality of water in such cases, and also most importantly revive the purity of it?

INTERESTS

The image here is depicting a generic context which can exist anywhere in the world, wherein there is urbanization in-filtering into the agricultural settings and debarring the natural purity of the landscape and also minimizing lands potential for cultivation. It is basically screaming for concern needed towards water,a resource that we humans abuse very notoriously.

Digital artwork (Panorama Entry) presented on the 11th Annual ISOLA (Indian Society for Landscape Architects) Conference, Bangalore Chapter: Water and Society, Jan 2015 websitehttp://www.isolabangalore.org/#!Change-in-Quality-of-Water/ccv4/5662cb050cf203d325eb296f 83

Photography

Gangtok, 2015

Kochi, 2014

Gangtok, 2015

Kochi, 2014

Research

Presented a research paper along with Ankit Kathuria and Naveen Sharma on the topic "A trade off between the need for sustainable development and economic advancement,whilst strong social reality and information technology." at MSU (Maharaja Shivajirao University), Baroda, Feb 2015 for the National Seminar on Environmental Sustainability, Social Well-Being and Economic Growth : Exploring the Linkages.

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