I am a recent architecture graduate from the class of 2019-24, interested to work with innovative and sustainable designs.
My academic journey has provided me with a solid foundation in space planning, design principles, and a profound appreciation for contextual design in architectural projects. I am eager to gain practical experience to refine my skills further and make meaningful contributions to the architectural profession.
EDUCATION
2019-24
2017-19
2007-17
IES College of Architecture, Bandra (W)
Bachelor’s degree in architecture
V.P. Vidyanidhi Jr College of Science, Juhu
Higher Secondary Education
V.P. Vidyanidhi High School, Juhu
Secondary Education
SKILLS
SOFTWARE SKILL
Autodesk Autocad
Adobe Potoshop
Sketchup
Enscape
Twinmotion
Adobe Indesign
Autodesk Revit
Microsoft Powerpoint
Adobe Premiere pro
SOFT SKILL
Fast learner
Teamwork
Leadership & management
Smart working & Dedicated
INTEREST
-Sustainable architecture and Green building practices
-Urban planning and community development projects
-Interested to know more about the building execution process
-Enjoy painting, traveling and production design
COMPETITION EXPERIENCE
Internship | Shashi Prabhu & Associates
4 months| 4th yr
Freelance | teamARC
Temple documentation, Panchavati, Nashik |5th yr
Freelance | Design Jatra
Heritage home documentation, Vajreshwari |3rd yr
WORKSHOP
Production Design
Delopus
BIM in Architecure
Elective
Finance in Architecture|Programming for architecture
NASA|Convension
Wattle & Daub, Bamboo construction
Design Jatra| mud construction
Leewardist
Story
Product Division organised by Solar Decathlon India
Winners|5th yr
Archumen Quiz organised by ETHOS
National Top -13 |3rd yr
INDUSTRIAL TROPHY organised by NASA
Top 10|3rd yr
LIK organised by NASA
Top 20|2nd yr & 3rd yr
Poster Competition organised by IWWA Mumbai Centre
Ecosystem Restoration|3rd yr
Designaddvance organised by ETHOS
Liveable spaces for the NowHere people | Housing for migrant workers | 2nd yr
ANDC organised by NASA
Top 20|2nd yr
HUDCO organised by NASA
Top15|1st yr
INTACH
Citation |1st yr
Sem 10|Design Dissertation - Thesis project
Sem 08|Internship work - Institutional
Sem 07|Arch. Design - Mass Housing
Sem 06|Arch. Design - Institutional
Sem 06|Landscape Design - Hospitality
SAGES BY THE GANGES :
Revitalization of Historic Temple Precinct, Bhagalpur, Bihar
Thesis Project
Typology :
Location :
Semester :
Mentor : Culture Bhagalpur, Bihar Sem 10 Suneeta Samant
BATESHWAR TEMPLE PRECINCT ALONG GANGA RIVER
National Waterway 1 encompasses various riverfront projects, ranging from small jetty termini to large multi-modal termini, aiming to strengthen traditional waterways and develop waterfronts. One such project is located along the river with deeprooted historical significance, known as Bateshwar Sthan.
The temple precinct includes six temples and caves, which are still used by sages to practice Siddhi. These temples attract thousands of devotees regularly and become extremely crowded during festivals. The ghat is a popular spot for visitors to collect Ganga Jal, which is then offered to Lord Shiva. Bateshwar Sthan is closely associated with Vikramshila University, a renowned Maha Vishwavidyalaya located just 15 minutes away from the riverfront.
Bateshwar by Sarah Jameson
HANUMAN TEMPLE
FLOATING JETTY
BATESHWARNATH TEMPLE
EXISTING SITE PLAN
The existing site comprises a small hill featuring seven caves, with one protected cave under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Additionally, the site hosts six temples and two ghats. The shops, constructed from bamboo, are aligned along the riverside or around common spaces. Unfortunately, poorly maintained structures intended for accommodation have encroached upon the hill, detracting from the overall aesthetic and functional quality of the area.
SHIVA TEMPLE
DURGA TEMPLE
SHIVA TEMPLE
HANUMAN TEMPLE
CAVES
CAVES
BATESHWAR STHAN ROAD 6M WIDE
RIVER CRUISE
BATESHWARNATH TEMPLE
BATESHWARNATH TEMPLE EAST ELEVATION
CAVES UNDER ASI
IDOLS 8TH CENTURY OLD
TOPOGRAPHYOFTHECONTEXT
BATESHWARNATH TEMPLE PRECINCT ALONG GANGA RIVER
The location, renowned as a Siddhi Peeth, attracts many pilgrims and visitors who often stay for several days. The site features a small hill densely covered with trees, and the river along this edge is close to the Dolphin Sanctuary, where river dolphins are frequently seen swimming near the temple ghats. Large stones alongside the river, some with deity carvings, add to the spiritual ambiance. Additionally, a spacious ground has been created around the Durga Temple to accommodate the crowds during festivals and events.
The recent installation of a floating jetty in front of the Shiva Temple ghat has transformed this area into a primary arrival point for visitors traveling by waterways. Consequently, many ghatrelated activities now occur along the Bateshwarnath Temple ghat. However, the precinct lacks a designated arrival area for those arriving by road, resulting in parking in scattered, empty corners. Rickshaws typically drop off visitors near the public toilets, where about 50 stalls sell bangles, flowers, fruits, pots for collecting Ganga Jal, and sweets. Unfortunately, the stalls are arranged haphazardly, leaving no clear space for gathering, shopping, or changing clothes.
The hill features a cave with a stone approach leading to the caves managed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). However, nearby small accommodations built on the hill are poorly maintained. Central to the precinct, there are office spaces serving functions distinct from the temple activities, contributing to a disconnect with the public areas of the precinct.
Addressing these challenges requires a thoughtful redesign to enhance and revitalize the existing value of the place. Future development should focus on creating dedicated spaces for arrival, worship, and shopping, while also improving the maintenance of existing structures and accommodating the growing needs of the site.
CIRCULATIONOFVISITORS|DEVOTEES|STAGES|COMMUTERS
EXISTINGSTRUCTUREAROUNDTHETEMPLEPRECINT
ASHRAM
SHIVA TEMPLE
DURGA TEMPLE
HANUMAN TEMPLE
BATESHWARNATH TEMPLE
BATESHWAR STHAN MASTERPLAN
PEDESTRAIN PATH
VEHICULAR PATH
CIRCULATION BEFORE AROUND TEMPLE PRECINT
CIRCULATION AFTER AROUND TEMPLE PRECINT
The proposed design enhances circulation for devotees, visitors, locals, and tourists arriving by boat or river cruise. It includes distinct arrival spaces for different zones, such as the ghats and a ramp leading to the floating jetty. Multiple seating areas along the steps provide spaces where people can relax and enjoy views of the flowing river.
THE DURGA TEMPLE
Adjacent to the Durga temple, shaded areas are provided for performing havans, pooja, or listening to katha. The design includes ample space to accommodate large crowds during festivals, with a stage offering a platform for dramas and musical performances.
This setup is particularly suited for Durga Pooja celebrations, where people stay overnight and participate in musical events.
Shiva Temple
Durga Temple
IIT DHANBAD
Typology : Location : Plot Area : Semester : Institution Dhanbad, Jharkhand 200 acre Sem 08
INTERNSHIP WORK
Role
- Research for masterplanning of campus and Net zero energy -Site visit
-Making schedule
-Survey - on site survey and drawings
-Plan render and computer drawing -Photographic survey,report, mapping
MAPPING IIT CAMPUS
Mapping IIT Dhanbad’s campus for future development into a net-zero smart campus involves sustaining itself through energy and water needs. The campus consists of 200 buildings in different zones. Understanding campus circulation is essential to provide a compelling model for future communities. The Institute aims to develop its Dhanbad campus into a “Smart-Intelligent Eco Campus” with a Master Plan that incorporates existing elements and future expansion plans.
Additionally, the campus is intended to serve its students and the larger community as a “Living Laboratory,” demonstrating, embedding, exploring, inventing, researching, and refining systems, devices, and technology. Comprehensive surveys and documentation were conducted to cater to all required developments. The 200 buildings were documented for energy load calculations.
SELECTIVE BUILDING
OPEN SPACES
VEHICULAR ROUTE
WESTERN RAILWAY COLONY
Typology :
Location :
Plot Area:
Semester : Residential Project Bandra,Mumbai 12660sqm Sem 07
RESIDENCE FOR RAILWAY EMPLOYEES IN BANDRA, MUMBAI
The aim of the project is to design a housing scheme for railway employees, along with necessary infrastructure, services, & amenities.
Employees could be from varied backgrounds, cultures, and socio-economic setups, all living together in the same premise. Accomodate 385 apartments in total with varing typologies of apartment 1bhk,2bhk and 3bhk.
Necessary aminities like day care, skill upgradation and revenue generation area, multipurpose hall/communiy hall, poly Clinic, fitness and wellness & indoor sports center and recreational ground space making 10% of the BUA.
Using road nodes for excess toward public recreational areas making 8x8 meters guideline for building-wide for the light to enter an apartment
Angled in a way to create recreation spaces close to the node and dividing public and private areas of the society
Using the area towards the adjacent plot as a drive
Due to the massing and orientation, the Colony is divided into recreation grounds consisting of public amenities with inner private courtyards. At 24 meters the Refugee level is made into a fitness zone covering the building floor plates and joining the 3 blocks through bridges.
To design a school in the scenic Panchgani, renowned for its pleasant weather, tourist destinations, and lush green trails, it’s essential to understand and respond to the site’s contours and dense vegetation. The design process focuses on integrating the natural landscape into the school environment, making the site itself a medium for learning. The school aims to become a space where travelers can share and gain knowledge, set amidst undulating hills and dense greenery. By utilizing the site’s contours and drawing inspiration from the local context, the school’s form is developed through careful massing and planning, aligning with the various programs and educational needs.
SECOUNDARY SECTION
PRIMARY SECTION
The site is divided into distinct zones with multiple access points to manage the circulation of a crowded school during peak arrival and departure times, including ample space for dropoff. The site’s contours facilitate the separation of primary and secondary classes with dedicated
access, while common programs and staff areas are strategically located between them. The cluster of trees creates multiple courtyards at various levels, each serving different functions such as water features, sand yards, theater spaces, and play areas.
LEARNING BY YOURSELF reading|writing|space for reflection
LEARNING FROM EXPERTS, TRAVELLERS listening|watching|space for storytelling
LEARNING BY DOING creating|space for testing
LEARNING FROM PEERS talking|obsering work|space for interaction
SPACE FOR PERFORMANCES
Share resource|communicate
OUTDOOR SPACES
Spontaneous interaction|playfull
DESK SPCAES Self learning| team work| research|practicals
WORKSHOP
each class having small workshop space Common workshop studio inviting visitors too
The central courtyard fills with kids during break time and hosts various activities during physical education.
The west entrance features two floors above, housing a lobby and a library.
The play area, featuring large trees, allows scattered light to filter through the structure and creates ample space for ventilation.
Common passages near the entrance are designed as semi-open spaces to bring light to the lower contour levels.
Classrooms are arranged to ensure that overlooking spaces promote communication between different grades.
WRITER’S RETREAT
Typology :
Location :
Semester :
Mentor : Landscape design
Panchgani, Maharashtra Sem 06
Anuradha Patil
Contour Modification Plan
TIME TO READ, WRITE, REFLECT AND RELAX
To design a retreat on a site with a serene view of the lake. Along the driveway towards the retreat, located in Wai, Mahabaleshwar the site consist of naturally diverse contours, hence along with the study of site occupancies, land suitability, terrain studies consisting of various factors was carried to devise various landscape and planning strategies.
The retreat consists of five cottages with a reception and common dining area along with that the retreat is designed to reflect the context which is calm and filled with green vegetation, undulating hills, lakes, and streams. Due to this, it is suitable for a writer to stay and contemplate his thoughts. There are nature trails, a pet house, and a workshop area to engage the user in the context.
WORKING DRAWINGS
COMMUNICATION IN CONSTRUTION
Understanding that working drawings are the main medium for constructing a give design. Necessary and logical represtation of measurements and material used. Making working drawings of a G+7 residential building which provids
dimensioned, Graphical information that can be used; by a contractor to construct the works, or by suppliers to fabricate components of the works or to assemble or install components.
Situated in the Panchavati area, on the bank of the river Godavari—fondly called Anga by Nasikites— is the Naroshankar Temple of Rameshwar, built by Naroshankar Rajebahaddur in 1747. The Neelkanteshwar Temple is also located along the river. The architectural style of the temple is called the “Maya” style. It is one of the most beautiful pieces of temple architecture from the 18th century. The Ganesh Temple, located in Trimbak, is also well-known for its 18th-century temples. Documenting these three temples, along with a few more, our team of eight aimed to complete this task in a day.
Understanding the importance of these temples, the objective was to prepare documented drawings and assist in the assessment of the structural systems, physical condition, and conservation needs.
We conducted a visual inspection survey of the existing structures to identify potential threats to their physical condition. Over time, most of these structures
have experienced damage from both natural and humaninduced sources. The stone masonry structural work has largely allowed the buildings to remain strong despite the current climatic conditions of heavy rainfall and high humidity. One of the major threats identified is the growth of vegetation and moss on the surface of the buildings.
NEELKANTHESHWAR TEMPLE
GANESHA TEMPLE
Winners
Durtion| 9months Participants|13
SOLAR DECATHLON INDIA
Product division
My Role : - Research, - User interviews and data collection, - Graphics and the prototype body design, - A product user guide booklet.
Brief - The Residential Cooling Retrofit is a challenge to ‘make’ solutions that improve cooling performance in existing residential buildings.
Solution- A working prototype of a truly portable AC was developed over nine months. During this time, various user interviews were conducted, and the potential market demand for such a product was thoroughly analyzed.
TRULY POTABLE AC
Novelty - Convectional cooling with a liquid-cooled system and temporal dissipation for optimal performance, eliminating the ODU entirely.
Target Market- Coastal metropolises with warm, humid climates, including apartment housing in tier 1, 2, and 3 cities. Mumbai is the primary market due to its high cooling demand. User Desirability- Portability makes it highly adaptable. Builders and architects save on ductwork and eliminate concerns about ODUs.
Cooling PerformanceCooalaa cools 1500 cu. ft. with a 1-ton compressor, typically needing 1.5 tons. It maintains a comfortable temperature range of 22 to 28°C.
Ease of Installation - A simple plug-and-play model allows flexible use, even in kitchens. No core-cutting, additional piping, or ODUs—just hasslefree installation.
INDUSTRIAL TROPHY
My Role :
ALMA MATER, JODHPUR
SOIL FOR SEEDS TO SPROUT
LIK TROPHY
- Representing the discribed architectural enviroment by the Ar. Pratik Zaveri into a illustration,
- Build structure analysis along with its context,
Alma Mater is a school in Jodhpur that pursues a mission wherein the children will develop moral, physical, and emotional character with empathy for the world around.
The pedagogy is based on making children learn by becoming aware at all times of their experience; rooting learning in an appreciation of how society and the world functions.
- Coordinating teamwork. Learning from traditional philosophies, the design caters to several modern fields and aspects of design such as landscaping and sustainability hence adding onto how appropriate the architecture is, not only to the region but the times as well. A blend and balance between the traditional and modern aspects is achieved that preserves the legacy of the context in the architecture. The adaptations made to contemporize vernacular building strategies makes the project an ideal or natural progression for the rich Rajasthani style giving traditional architecture a sense of timelessness.
ELECTIVE WORK
Seeing_A film short in a specific location.
Observation_Spaces| people| responses.
Analysing_Regional| contextual| cultural connects. Mapping_places| experiences| architectural character.
Learnings : Architecture is much more than just buildings; it encompasses people, culture, and experiences. One interesting way to understand and analyze architecture is through films.
Films set in specific places or cities can serve as excellent case studies, showcasing the interdependent relationship between people, culture, experiences, and the architecture of that location.
A prime example is the film “Delhi 6,” directed by Rakeysh Mehra,
which is primarily set in Old Delhi. By watching this film, one can gain a rich understanding of the context and illustrate it effectively. Respecting the context, one can design interventions, such as an art gallery, that respond thoughtfully to the case study. Films like “Delhi 6” provide valuable insights into how architecture interacts with its surroundings, allowing for a deeper appreciation and more informed design decisions.
READING LANDSCAPE
Feeling solid earth under our feet, the grass between our toes How magnificent is that Lake with forest by the side that reflects the beauty which cannot be hidden? Empty skies were silent and the dense forest is a mystery. Surrounded by mountains in an undulating pattern. A mob of flies rose into the air, the rustling of trees,the sound of birds chirping,motion of thought jumbling, but the lake was peaceful and the mountains are still
