HELLO!
My name is Anjali Dawani.
Throughout my work and studies, I have developed an interest in architecture’s ability to be empathetic to its surroundings. My works often recite themes of the relationship between humans and the environment. The following works are a reflection of exploring, pondering and delivering.
e: anjalidawani@gmail.com
p: (647) 997 2346 Oakville, Ontario l Toronto, Ontario
SET IN STONE
academic 6-13
competition 14-19
academic 20-29
BLOCK’D HOUSING ICELAND PAVILION
WRITERS STUDIO
academic 30-35 academic 36-43
HOUSING
west elevation north elevation east - west section 8 SET IN STONE
9 ACADEMIC 2021
natural formation of rocks + water
rock lifts itself up to allow water to pass
the condition that this forms becomes the facade
first floor plan 10 SET IN STONE
11 ACADEMIC 2021
perspective section 12 SET IN STONE
13 ACADEMIC 2021
16 OVÆNT GROTTA
17 COMPETITION 2022
the skylights and nature of the ceiling aim to serve as a guide through the space, while evoking the the sensation of stumbling upon light filtering through a cave passage.
the curved walls are meant to evoke the atmosphere of the caves that sit adjacent to the site. the unexpected and tight nature of the curves aim to immerse the visitor into the space, as caves would.
the cinema resembles a cavernous destination, where visitors are enveloped in darkness, stripped of natural light, and fully immersed within an enclosed space.
18 OVÆNT GROTTA
19 COMPETITION 2022
22 BLOCK’D HOUSING
south elevation west internal elevation
23 ACADEMIC 2021
BLOCK’D HOUSING 24
first floor plan
second floor plan
ACADEMIC 2021 25
exploded axonometric systems diagram
26 BLOCK’D HOUSING
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ACADEMIC /2021
detail wall section and elevation
the experience of ‘home’ in a co-op housing complex
28 BLOCK’D HOUSING
29 ACADEMIC 2021
32 WRITERS STUDIO floor plan
33 ACADEMIC 2019
34 WRITERS STUDIO
elevation
south elevation north
exploded axonometric
35 ACADEMIC 2019
38 SAINT JOHNS CHURCH ground floor plan 1. entrance portals 2. narthex 3. holy water font 4. water feature 5. confessionals 6. votive candles 7. stations of the cross 8. nave 9. side chapel 10. baptistry 11. altar 12. minor sacristy 13. major sacristy 14. private statuary 15. ambulatory
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40 SAINT JOHNS CHURCH
41 A - gabled roof assembly slate shingles 25mm sheathing 50x50mm purlin (perpendicular to truss) 50x50mm purlin (parallel to truss) 100mm rigid insulation polyethylene vapour barrier attic truss 50mmx10mm furring strips precast structural vault interior brick veneer B - side aisle roof assembly metal parapet flashing wood blocking tapered rigid insulation roofing membrane 150mm sloped rigid insulation polyethylene vapour barrier precast structural vault interior brick veneer C - exterior envelope assembly 225mmx102mmx75mm brick 50mm air space brick ties 75mm rigid insulation polyethylene vapour barrier double-glazed stained window prefabricated metal window frame 300mm precast structure interior brick veneer
42 SAINT JOHNS CHURCH
altar tree of life
altarscape spire
bench and railing
cosmatti flooring
43 ACADEMIC 2023
