“I am certain, however, that I have never discussed form as an end in itself, but only as the distant expression of a complicated set of interacting dynamics whose roots are nowhere else but in the social, historical, material world in which our own human drama unfolds.� [Far from Equilibrium, Sanford Kwinter]
HOW STRANGE IT IS TO BE ANYTHING AT ALL.
SELECTED WORKS 2005-2012 PROCESS GENERATION ORGANIZATION AND ORDERING OPERATION AND EXPERIENCE OBJECTS AND ASSEMBLIES ANALYSIS/ ORDER/ CONTAIN/ TECTONIC INTERVENE/ FABRIC/ ENVELOP/ TRANSFORM
TECHNO URBANISM: REVIVAL OF THE MACHINE LINES OF CHANGE SCHOOL OF PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE CAMPUS DESIGN RAI RESIDENCE @ DELHI, INDIA
ABSTRACT/ NETWORK/ EXPERIENCE/ ASSEMBLY
SHILPGRAM: PROMOTION CENTRE FOR HANDICRAFTS HOLIDAY HOME @ ALIBAUG, INDIA LATUR RESIDENCE @ MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
ITERATE/ ANCHOR/ TRANSITION/ REPETITION INVESTIGATE/ NON-LINEAR/ MOVEMENT GENERATE/ DIRECTION/ EXTERIOR/ GESTURE
COMPUTATION AND ANIMATION SCRIPTING AND FORM ZERO ENERGY HOUSING+OFFICE
TECHNO URBANISM: REVIVAL OF THE MACHINE
P R O TOTYPE GROWTH D I A G R A M
THESIS SPRING 2012, PRATT INSTITUTE NEAR-FUTURE SCENARIO Critic: Jason Vigneri-Beane Duration: 16 Weeks
This thesis explores the world we have created which is not as pristine as our architecture would coax us in to believing. It is highly dependent on machines, which contaminate our environment more than we would like to. We respond to this scenario by creating artiďŹ cial environments inside our buildings and blocking out the adulterated environment. What happens when a natural calamity destroys that mask? We need to understand the architecture that would arise from the urgency of the situation. An Architecture that needs to cater to the people affected by the natural disasters and its capacity to assist by not only collecting and recycling debris but also management and distribution of other resources necessary for sustenance. Such architecture should be pre-fabricated and easily assembled, such that the process of remediation can start as quickly as possible.
ANALYSIS Program of the building is analyzed to discover the ways in which they are connected. The building is reduced to a set of inter related systems.
POST D ISASTER RE M E D IA T ION
Research Station
Rebuilding Resources
Water
Dwelling
Debris
Collection
Community S p a c e
Collection
Treatment
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Storage
Recycle
ORDER In contrast to the disorder of the surroundings the programmatic elements are arranged sequentially that determine the relationship between parts of the design.
CONTAIN Although the programmatic elements are arranged sequentially there is a sense of disorder caused by the varying scales of mass and spaces. Containment is achieved by the structural grid which marks the outer limits of the space without fully enclosing it.
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POTABLE
AGRICULTURE METALS
UTILITY
WOOD PLASTICS RECYCLED MATERIAL
INDUSTRIAL
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DEBRI COLLECTION
COMMUNITY SPACE
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TECTONIC The compositional elements can be broken down into three parts: mass, plane and the frame. Each of the tectonic elements is utilized in containing and conďŹ guring space.
LINES OF CHANGE SUMMER DESIGN STUDIO 2011 Critic: Philip Parker Duration: 12 Weeks
Architecture, fabric, textiles and lines of distinction between one side and another are played out in the studio addressing variation in linear intensities. The studio developed proposals for a fashion collective, space for sites between the western edge of Manhattan and the Highline. The form is evolved from the transformational abilities of the surface.
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SURFACE LATCHES ONTO AN EXISTING BUILDING LIKE A PARASITE, TRANSFORMING IT IN THE PROCESS
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AGGREGATION TRANSFORMATION OVER TIME
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SURFACE TRANSFORMATION OVER TIME
CHELSEA WEST ARCHITECTS Location: New Delhi, India
Driven by local and international inspiration the architecture aims to create spaces which inspire to design, create and learn, while also focusing on sustainability and conservation. The campus is divided into series of zones and organized around two axes spanning north to south, east to west.
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A: Planning - concept ďŹ gures B: Urban design strategies C: Design Process D: Campus masterplan
A CA DE MIC VIL L A GE PL A N
Role: Assisted with design of master plan, material research, presentation drawings, 3D modeling and graphics. Skills: Space planning, programming, green technologies, time management, working independently.
AC AD EMI C VILLA G E - FUN CTIO N A L A N D U T I L I T A R I A N PR OGR A M I N T ER PR ET A T I ON
SEC T I ON T H R OUGH A CA DE MIC VIL L A GE
The main focal point is the interior courtyard, which forms a light well from roof to ground oor while also creating cross ventilation throughout each unit. Unique screens create patterned shade from the sun as well as privacy within the interior space.
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RA I R E S I DE N C E CHELSEA WEST ARCHITECTS Location: New Delhi, India
This new luxury 12, 000 Sq.Ft. Multi-unit residence is comprised of 2 duplexes and is located within the heart of New Delhi, India. The design focused on creating a modern version of the traditional Indian haveli (a large, ornate family home) and is broken down into separate units to create living for each of the family members. Each unit is centered around an open loft-like living/dining space which captures natural light through the north faรงade.
Role: Conceptual design development, material research, presentation drawings, 3D modeling, co-ordination with client. Skills: Space planning, programming, 3D skills, working independently.
FRONT (SOUTH) ELEVATION
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HOLIDAY HOME
Role: Prepared construction drawings, presentation drawings, study models and 3D modeling. Skills: Construction drawing knowledge, accuracy, organization, time management.
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
RED ARCHITECTS
Location: Alibaug, India Located in Alibaug, a coastal town of India, the design of the holiday retreat is inspired by vernacular Indian architecture. Centered around a courtyard the main design elements are the terraces, colonnaded semi covered areas and outdoor pergolas.
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SITE PLAN 1. Office Block 2. Main residence 3. Family Residence 4. Formal Residence 5. Recreation centre 6. Guest block 7. Servant’s block 8. Stable
LATUR RESIDENCE RED ARCHITECTS
Location: Maharashtra, India High-end residential project on a 5.5 Hectare site. The project comprised of a residence block, ofďŹ ce block, guest house, recreational block, servant’s block and stable. Role: Prepared preliminary design scheme, presentation drawings, construction drawings and schedules. Skills: Construction drawing knowledge, organization, time management, working with teams, co-ordination with contractors and clients.
SECTION THROUGH MAIN RESIDENCE
SECTION THROUGH FAMILY RESIDENCE
SECTION THROUGH GUEST BLOCK
RENDERING OF MAIN RESIDENCE
COMPUTATION AND ANIMATION Critic: Christopher Whitelaw Duration: 14 Weeks The seminar focused on transforming traditional digital animation techniques into form generation devices for architectural design. The goal was to analyze and identify critical characteristics and components of existing analog models and recreate those using animation tools. In this exercise the installation by Ilhan Koman, Whirlpool, was studied and interpreted as an animation. T R A N SF OR M A TION OF COMPON E N T
ANIMAT I ON SC REEN SH O TS
SCRIPTING AND FORM
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COHESION THE AGENTS IN TRAIL POPULATION A AND TRAIL POPULATION B COHERE TO AGENTS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE POPULATIONS (A --> A AND B --> B).
SEPARATION THE AGENTS IN TRAIL POPULATION A SEPARATE FROM THE AGENTS IN TRAIL POPULATION B. AS THEY ENCROACH ON THE OTHER POPULATION’S RANGE OF VISION.
ALIGNMENT
ATRACTOR POINT[S]
THE AGENTS ALIGN TO THE OPPOSITE AGENT. HOWEVER, IN DOING SO THEY ARE ALSO SEPARATED DEPENDING ON THE STRENGTH OF THE SEPARATION OR ALIGNMENT FUNCTION.
THE AGENTS STEER TOWARD THE ATTRACTOR POINT IN THE FIELD PERFORMING THE RELATIVE FUNCTIONS WHEN TRAVELING TOWARD THIS POINT (COHERING TO SELF, SEPARATING FROM OPPOSITE, AND ALIGNING TO OPPOSITE).
Critic: Roland Snooks Team: Anushree Raina, Michael Hoak Swarm Intelligence examines the role of agency within generative design processes. The seminar focused on non-linear design methodologies and their impact on tectonic hierarchies, with a particular emphasis on developing a non-linear relationship between structure and ornament.
THESIS 2009, SIR J.J. COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE Critic: Y.D. Pitkar Duration: 20 Weeks
In the Era of Capitalism and Industrialization the thesis focuses on recreating a modern version of the traditional Indian bazaar, in an effort to provide the local craftsmen an environ-
ABSTRACT
The layout of the workshops is an abstraction of the holy swastika symbol as it symbols the revival of traditional Indian culture
ment to work, reside and sell his goods. The centre focuses on creating, teaching and learning of the various crafts of India, providing better work conditions for the craftsmen and an information and pleasure center for both domestic and foreign tourists.
NETWORK
These workshops are networked around a traditional bazar street, which is irregular with diversions yet, interconnected.
ASSEMBLY These networked spaces are assembled together, often joined by linear elements to conďŹ gure several spaces of different sizes and proportions.
1. Entrance 2. Exhibition 3. Emporiums 4. Food court 5. Promotion centre 6. Workshops 7. Residence
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SHILPGRAM: PROMOTION CENTRE FOR HANDICRAFTS
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EN L A R GED SEC T I ON T H R OU GH WOR KS HOPS
EN L A R GED SEC T I ON T HR OUGH E MPOR IUMS
EM POR I U M CL US TE R
PR OM OT I ON C EN T R E
EXPERIENCE As a visitor traverses through these spaces of varied spatial proportions, materiality and orientations, they experience a mix of modern and traditional.
SITE PLAN
the east-west direction to maximize on the wind.
FOURTH YEAR DESIGN STUDIO 2007 Critic: Y.D. Pitkar Duration: 10 Weeks
GESTURE Design of a zero-energy residence and ofďŹ ce complex for three families. The design and the orientation of the structures concentrated on utilization of natural light and ventilation, minimizing use of expensive technologies and equipment. Photovoltaic cells, structurally insulated panels for walls, locally available stone for constructing shear walls.
EXTERIOR Design responds to the natural condition of the site, deďŹ ning the relationship between inside and outside. Puncturing the structure to create voids. Utilizing natural slope maximizes natural ventilation.
ZERO-ENERGY HOUSING+OFFICE
DIRECTION The structure was punctured to create voids and aligned in
GENERATE Housing units are at two levels and oriented such that voids are formed and the wind ows, unobstructed. The houses are provided with light wells which provide ample light reducing the use of artiďŹ cial lighting.
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