Architectural Portfolio 2015-2018

MAY 12, 1997

about me works & experiences

PERSONAL INFORMATION ACADEMIC WORKS RESEARCH WORKS

I am 21 years old studying in School of planning and architecture, New delhi, currently in fourth year of Bachelors of Architecture course. I am looking for an Internship in an architectural firm for my undergraduate internship as a part of the curriculum.

PLACE OF LIVING

SOCIAL

New Delhi, India

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Seventh Semester, Fourth Year

High Density Mixed Use Housing (On- going)

Sixth Semester, Third Year

Mixed Use High Rise Building with offices for Millennials in Gurugram, Haryana

Fifth Semester, Third Year

Nursing College For Sri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir

EDUCATION

2015

2013- 2015

2000- 2013

SKILLS

School of Planning and Architecture, New delhi, IN Queens’ Valley School, Dwarka, IN CBSE, 12th Board, 92% Apeejay School, Pitampura, IN

CBSE, 10th CCE, 9.2CGPA

TECHNICAL

Microsoft Office

AutoCad

Revit Architecture

Adobe Photoshop CC

Adobe InDesign CC

Sketchup

V-Ray

NON- TECHNICAL

Comfartable in col-

laborative work

Calm underpressure

LANGUAGES

English

Hindi

Bengali

INTERESTS

Singing

Indian Classical Music Research & Analysis

Travelling Photography

Seventh Semester, Fourth Year Dissertation- Gender Inclusive Design (on-going)

Fourth Semester, Second Year Street Study in Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu Vernacular construction Of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan Third Semester, Second Year Settlement Study of a Government of India adopted Smart village, Dauhla, Haryana Settlement Study of a historic City of Shahjahanbad, Old Delhi

Fourth Semester, Second Year

Bridging Smart- A People’s place in Pondicherry

Off the Grid House at an imaginary Site

Third Semester, Second Year

A Future home for the new generation of the ancestral havelis, Shahjahanabad

A Community Complex in a Smart village, Dauhla, Haryana

Second Semester, First Year Working Space in College Campus for After college hours

TRAVELLED PLACES

Second Semester, First Year Measure Drawing Of step wells of Bundi, Rajasthan

OTHER WORKS

On Site Case Studies:

Cyber Hub, Gurugram Gandharva Mahavidyala Rajendra Place

Hands on Workshop: Sitting Space in Front of Nescafe in College Campus

THE GREEN LANTERN

A mixed use office for millennials

The site is next to the Delhi- Gurgaon Expressway and opposite to the the DLF CyberHub.

The Green Lantern is a building for the future.

The breif calls for working spaces which are rentable by millennials, Residential units for the people working in the office or the guests who will be visiting and a retail area which caters not only to the office employees but is open for all.

CONCEPT

Integration of facade to generate energy and to facilitate the HVAC system, use of harvested rainwater.

To maximise the intensity of the incident sun rays on the facade the orientation and the shape of the building was decided and designed.

ORIENTATION

SITE PLAN

Longer facades on North- South Fenestrations on north, south & east

TYPICAL FLOOR PLANS

1. The Green Lantern

2. The Income Tax office

3. The Delhi- Gurgaon Expressway

4. The Enkay Towers

5. Udyog Vihar Industrial Area

6. DLF CyberHub

VIEW FROM THE DELHI- GURGAON EXPRESSWAY

INTEGRATION OF ENERGY SYSTEMS WITH DESIGN WINDOW SECTION

SMVDU NURSING COLLEGE an educational building in katra, jammu

BRIEF

The Project was to design a Nursing College For Women For Sri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra.

The real challenge in this project was the site itself, a west facing 1:2 sloped hill. But the lush green covered hills around made the site perfect for a learning environment.

MASSING & ORIENTATION

The longer axis of the internal spaces are aligned along the North- South Axis for gaining daylight and sunlight and avoiding the harsh west sun.

Between each space there is an open space which will be used as sitting or hangout space. This will also let light enter the covered corridors.

CONCEPT

Taking this point forward and the fact that the built should not hinder the continuous natural beauty of the site, this design was achieved by creating a series of terraces with roof gardens on each room. And each learning space has its own green open space which can be used for an outdoor class whenever wanted or needed or else it can also be used as recreational space for students.

EXPLODED ISOMETRIC OF THE DESIGN

VIEW SHOWING THE CONCEPT OF MERGING THE BUILT WITH THE NATURAL GREEN

VIEW OF THE SITE

1. Main Road

2. Entry level with administration

3. Car parking space

4. The down hill road

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS MADE FOR THE CURRICULUM OF THE NURSING COLLEGE

The college needs to be built near a hospital because working in hospital regularly is a part of the curriculum. This was the major reason why this site was chosen because it is near to the SMVD Hospital.

So, the future nurses will need to go in and out of the college and hospital several times during the day and that too in a hilly area.

The college is designed to reduce the vertical circulation and more of the horizontal circulation.

SUSTAINABLE APPROACH

RAINWATER HARVESTING

LESS

CUT AND FILL OF LAND

Large Flat open terraces acts as catchment area and the water is collected in the tank under the multi-purpose hall. In addition to that, the water will also be collected by the green roofs. The land dug out will be reused to provide for the cantilever levels. Reducing the need of extra material for construction.

ENTRANCE FLOOR WITH SITE AT LVL +98M

FIRST FLOOR AT LVL +94M

SECOND FLOOR AT LVL +90M

THIRD FLOOR AT LVL +86M

The alternative Built-open Spaces provides light to enter the labs

Garden on the top of the terraces provides thermal insulation to the spaces

A spill out is provided from the canteen which can be used as hangout space

The Road is at the highest level of the site.

Car parking is placed at the top level so that energy is not wasted.

All the administrative Spaces are kept on the Ground and the First floor

On second Floor there are mainy academic spaces

On the last floor the recreation spaces are placed

BRIDGING SMART

A people’s place in pondicherry

HISTORICAL RELEVANCE OF THE PROJECT AND SITE

Pondicherry was a French colonial town which was separated socially as well as physically by the Grand Canal and the towns were called the white and the black town. The white town was the house to the superior french people and the black town was house to the Indians.

The clear difference between the two towns can also be seen in the architecture of the respective towns. Which was studied while conducting the street study in Pondicherry by our studio.

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

The basic building typology in the white town was that there was no setback from the pedestrian path with tall walls and one door leading inside, which is spacious and open which is contrary to what you feel when standing outside the house or the building. Whereas, the tamil house in the black town are totally different from the former. They are welcoming with a spacious front porch for people on street to sit on and socialise.

The site is on the Grand canal itself. The main idea behind the project was to build a people’s place which will be a common place for both the communities which is ironical to the fact that it would be built on the canal which was the physical barrier.

THE SITE AND BRIEF CONCEPT

The concept of the design was to remove the barrier between the two towns and the experience of that place should be such that it is not alien to either of the poeple of both the towns.

For achieving this the two very different typologies of the French and Tamil houses were used.

INTEGRATION IN DESIGN

No setback and the building rises up straight from the footpath

(French house Typology)

Canal flows below

Open Entrance and welcoming (Tamil House Typology)

TAMIL HOUSE TYPOLOGY

FRENCH HOUSE TYPOLOGY

TAMIL SIDE

FRENCH SIDE

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

FUNCTIONS ON THE FIRST FLOOR THE OPEN AIR THEATRE

Craft Workshops

Eateries with eating space: People can sit, eat and at the same time enjoy the perfomance happening in the Open Air Theatre (OAT). Yoga centre: It is placed away from the noise producing workshops facing the green park.

The seating is designed such that people sitting in any direction can see the the performance properly. The OAT connects the first floor to the ground floor and the stage is 2M below the ground level. So, people on the ground floor also see the cultural programme.

1. Main Road Approaching from the Tamil Town

2. Neighbouring Buildings

3. Perpendicular Road running through the French town and the Tamil town

4. French town

5. Playground

6. Space for car parking

Craft Workshops: People can see and the process of the production of the crafts and then buy.

Shops: Sells regular required material

Public Toilets

Canal is kept open in few portions, so that the cool air from the canal can provide cooling during humid months.

The seating can also be used as a spillout from the eating spaces. And also be a hangout space when any cultural programme is not being conducted in the OAT.

LONGITUDINAL SECTION SEEN FROM FRENCH SIDE

VIEW FROM THE NORTH ENTRANCE

RESIDENCE DESIGN

re-design of the Ancestral homes for the new generation

Shahjahanbad, delhi

HISTORICAL RELEVANCE OF THE PROJECT AND SITE

Shahjahanabad, the capital city of the Mughal Empire, now called Old Delhi, This place still has some of the historic dwellings which existed during the Mughal rein and few were constructed even before. But now, these dwellings are being left empty and in a very dilapidated condition.

It was constructed 200 years ago. And the design was Rajasthani, Rajputana style, with the courtyard typology. The oldest member of the family is 84 years old and has spent his life in this house.

The family is a middle class family where each member of the family is independent apart from the women of the house. The eldest member, Mr. Shant Swarup, aged 82 years old has lived in this haveli since his birth. Now, he lives with two out of his four sons along with their wives and children and the youngest member is 24 years old.

The issue with the existing haveli (dwelling) was that it was cinstructed 200 years ago and was no longer catering to the needs of the newer generations.

Internal social spaces are not defined in this haveli.

There was no common gathering space for the family gatherings.

The haveli is located in one the bylanes of Shahjahanabad. The street in front is very narrow which was tradtionally for mutual shading in the old times.

The plot is a corner plot with two facades open towards streets. The house has very famous Kuremal Kulfi Shop on the ground floor.

BRIEF

The project was to redesign the ancestral house of the family residing in this old house which no longer caters the needs of the new generations. The redesign was to be done such that the family does not feel alienated in their new house, there should be a sense of familiarity.

SECTION OF THE EXISTING HAVELI

There is no parking space available and lack of storage spaces

There was a lack of storage spaces

Lack of space led to new construction on the old house itself.

Courtyard house is a common typology in that area. Courtyard lets light and air to enter in the house. Also creats a visual connection between different floors.

There is no hierarchy of spaces in the house. And the new generation needs privacy.

ZONING COURTYARD

SLEEPING AND PRIVATE SPACES

DINING AND SEMI-PRIVATE SPACES

Skylight lets light enter at all times of the day. The staircase is well and is protected from rain.

The original courtyard typology of the house is used for visual connection between the family members, when at different floors

SOCIAL GATHERING SPACES

FLOOR PLANS

The design of the staircase resembles the traditional step wells of Rajasthan which is their ancestral belonging.

The zoning on the floors was decided on the basis of the lighting and privacy requirements. Since, the house is located in a very conjusted area there is not much view available, and this was a neccessary requirement by the family.

COURTYARD

FAMILY COMMON SPACES

KITCHEN & UTILITY

SLEEPING SPACES

TRADITIONAL STEP WELL OF RAJASTHAN (INSPIRATION FOR THE STAIRS)

VIEW OF THE DINING SPACE (FIRST FLOOR)

VIEW OF THE ENTRY AND THE SOCIAL GATHERING SPACE (GROUND FLOOR)

VIEW FROM THE FRONT ROAD SECOND FLOOR THE SKYLIGHT IS LEFT OPEN FROM THE SIDE FOR AIR CIRCULATION

VIEW FROM THE TOP OF THE NEIGHBOURING HOUSE

measure drawing of step wells

This Project was conducted in groups. Each group measured a different Step well of Bundi and the collection of our works was published in a book under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Ranjana Mital and her studio team.

This project taught us the estimation of distance in real life. This was a very important exercise for the development of our skills in our first year of Architecture.

Book: Integral Report

https://issuu.com/spadelhibatch2020/docs/integrated_report-bundiop

STUDY OF SHAHJAH -

All the students of the studio were divided into different groups and each group studied a different ancient dwellings of Shahjahanabad. And the collection of all works were published in form of a book, called “Inside SHAHJAHANAD” under the guidance of Prof. Parul Kiri Roy and her team, faculty of Department of Architecture, SPA Delhi.

Book: Inside Shahjahanabad

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HvvcgNdvnw4CSGoKs0mwOAXfOCxBo4iz

Dauhla is a smart village at the edge of the NCR of India. It was adopted as smart village under the President’s Smart Village Scheme. Three areas of research was conceptualized for the basis of study- the evolution of the village settlement and vernacular habits, the impact of the growing NCR on the village and the expectations and aspirations of the village folk from the adoption of their village under the model of smart Village

Book: DAUHLA

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1frkNF6gaHNVkVvnc3d3fhY7SnTsOrvel

Settlement study of street study of

The study was conducted in groups. It was showcased in an exhibition held in our college. This study was presented not in sheet but were made in 3D interactive models.

The street study taught us the interaction buildings have with streets and what impact do they have on people when they are on streets.

GENDER INCLUSIVE DESIGN

How does Gender inclusive design help in making Cities and spaces accessible for the working women and make them comfortable in the public realm so that they can exercise their right to the city?

Why do we need inclusion of women?

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The latest McKinsey & Company study states that advancing women’s equality can add $12 trillion to global growth. India could add $700 billion of additional GDP in 2025 if it improved women’s equality, increasing its annual GDP growth by 1.4 percentage points.

This research aims to understand that how is gender inclusive design being used in cities order to make these spaces more accessible for working women.

QUALITY OF LIFE IN CITIES

Understand the hierarchy of public space and the gender roles and perceptions of these spaces

Understand the spatial accessibility by a specific gender

Researching how responsive are women in gender inclusive spaces as compared to others

Understand the use of public spaces by working women and how comfortable are they in them.

Analyze the factors in a public space or a work space in which women are comfortable in, to understand the attributes of that space which provides comfort to the women.

The forms of accessibility and the conditions and quality of life that cities offer to people are different according to their gender, or other socially constructed identity categories.

EQUITY

Gender Equity is the process of allocating resources, programs and decision-making fairly to both males and females. This requires ensuring that everyone has access to a full range of opportunities to achieve the social, psychological and physical benefits that come from participating and leading in sport and physical activity.

Society in India has always been very complex. Diversity of culture, religion, philosophy and political thought has been the essence of India. In spite of the fact that women are treated as goddess, history tells us that women were and still are ill-treated and neglected in various aspects of life.

Women are seen as birth givers and an emotional supporter, whereas, men are seen as strong and economical provider. Women have always done more than what they are expected to do. Still, in modern times women are not treated as equals and are discriminated at every stage of their lives. In India women are seen as a burden because of many reasons. So, there has always been a boy child preference, which has led to an alarming girl to boy ratio, 944 females to 1000 males. (Census, 2011)

This gender inequality with many factors added up has led to violence and crime against women. These crimes are, female feticide, abduction, sexual harassment, eve teasing, rape, marital rape, harassment for dowry, acid attacks, and these crimes are commonly committed in public.

A recent report released by the Ministry of Human Resource Development of India reveals that the ratio of the male and female graduates is almost equal but the difference between the numbers of those who join the workforce is vast. There are many invisible barriers in the society that are holding women back in the working sector, amongst which fear of crime is the most common.

Behind the reasons that the crime has been committed there is always a spatial factor. There is no doubt that architecture and city planning has always been a male dominated area. “Men planned cities with participation of women but largely without their presence.” (Kumar, n.d.). There is a possibility that since the planning of public spaces were done mostly by men, the spaces are not accessible by women and it is stated by many planners and sociologists that women experience city life differently from men and hence women feel disconnected from these spaces.

Women’s lack of safety is a serious obstacle to achieving gender equality it reduces their mobility and ability to participate freely and fully in cities and hence hindering their “Right to the City”.

Gender Inclusive Design and city policies are being put in action in countries like Australia, South Korea and Vienna. This research focuses on understanding how does Gender Inclusive Design helps working women in exercising their right to the city freely.

HANDS-ON PROJECT

The project was to design a sitting space in front of the coffee stall in the college campus. The design of the sitting space a collob outcome. The whole construction was done by the students under the supervision of experienced labours. Different brick bonds were learnt during this construction. This project was a design as well as building construction activity.

AFTER CONSTRUCTION

DURING CONSTRUCTION

GRAPHICS

I mostly enjoy taking photographs of the sky and natural landscapes. to remind me the essence of that place in

Paris, France, June 2018

Monaco, Monte Carlo, June 2018

Rotterdam, Netherlands, June 2018

Great Ocean Road, Melbourne, May 2017

Florence, Italy, June 2018

Brussells, Belgium, June 2018

PHOTOGRAPHY

landscapes. While my travelling I tend to take such photographs terms of the natural beauty of that place.

McleodGanj, India, Sept. 2017

Paris, France, June 2018

McleodGanj, India, Sept. 2017

Katra, India, Sept. 2017

Katra, India, Sept. 2017

Airlie, Australia, May 2017