Design Portfolio by Apurva Samant

DESIGN PORTFOLIO

APURVA SAMANT

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2014-2015 URBAN DESIGN: BARCELONA STUDIO STRATEGIES FOR EVOLVING A COMPACT CITY

URBAN DESIGN: SYSTEMS STUDIO SMITHFIELD CONNECTOR CORRIDOR PLAN

URBAN DESIGN: PLACEMAKING STUDIO ENVISIONING THE FORWARD MURRAY GATEWAY

GRADUATE

CONTENTS

PROJECT OVERVIEW

URBAN DESIGN

BARCELONA: STRATEGIES FOR EVOLVING A COMPACT CITY

The semester-long graduate urban design studio explored possible strategies for evolving the city of Barcelona for long-term sustainability with an emphasis on the 22@ Innovation District. The studio built upon the existing plans for 22@ as well as the ongoing work by BCN Ecologica focused on the creation of Superblocks and the reorganization of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bus network. Our work adopted these proposals, elaborated on them, and tested their implications for urban open space in three sample areas. In addition, the studio explored how shifts in patterns of urban mobility could be integrated with the future development and density of the city. Using parametric tools the studio simulated a variety of scenarios for increasing density for areas adjacent to transit, as well as generally upzoning some parts of the city such as 22@. These scenarios also simulated a version of a cap and trade transfer of development rights as strategy for integrating new and old development while encouraging a mix of uses and overall affordability. This document is the result of a two week research trip followed by a 10-week studio.

MAXIMIZE SOCIAL +ECOLOGICAL UTILITY OF OPEN SPACE PRIMARY STREET

SECONDARY STREET

Primary Streets run along the edges of defined Superblocks.

All Secondary Streets must remain open to limited shared use. They must remain accessible to: • Emergency vehicles; • Limited delivery vehicles; • Vehicles for individuals with limited mobility; and, • Users of private parking garages. Limited space will be provided for on-street parking.

PROPOSED STREET CONFIGURATION

MAXIMIZE SOCIAL +ECOLOGICAL UTILITY OF OPEN SPACE METRO STATION If a Barcelona Metro station lies within a Superblock, the streets adjacent to the station entrance(s) must be Secondary Streets, biased towards more pedestrian and open space uses.

PROPOSED STREET CONFIGURATION

BICYCLE NETWORK

Implement a Bicycle Network of continuous cycle lanes one block south of a Primary Street, and one block west of the Primary Street. The Bicycle Network should consist of Secondary Streets, with a 2-way Cycle Lane.

PROPOSED STREET CONFIGURATION

MAXIMIZE SOCIAL +ECOLOGICAL UTILITY OF OPEN SPACE

DISTRIBUTED OPEN SPACE

VIEW SHOWING THE INTERIOR COURTYARD OF THE CERDA BLOCK

CONTIGUOUS OPEN SPACE

MAXIMIZE SOCIAL +ECOLOGICAL UTILITY OF OPEN SPACE

STREET AS OPEN SPACE

VIEW SHOWING THE PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN STREET

INTERSECTION AS OPEN SPACE

VIEW SHOWING THE PEDESTRIAN INTERSECTION

MAXIMIZE THE COMPACT MIXED-USE CITY

TYPICAL SUPERBLOCK

UPZONING

TRANSIT BONUS

Upzone by 1 FAR

Create zoning bonus around Metro and LRT stops by 2 FAR

EDGE BONUS

CUMULATIVE BONUS

CAP & TRADE

Create zoning bonus around superblock edges by 1 FAR

Cumulate Bonuses to the maximum allowable of +4 FAR above the base FAR

Introduce Transfer of Development Rights or Cap and Trade system for FAR. Cannot exceed 10 FAR. Trade is preferred to those near Transit / Edge.

OPEN SPACE AND STREET NETWORK

Primary Street

Secondary ‘Carriageway’ Street

Secondary Street

Secondary Street With Bicycle Network

EXISTING FIGURE GROUND

Superblock Boundary Passageways / Open Spaces

Secondary Street With Bicycle Network

PROPOSED FIGURE GROUND

Superblock Boundary Passageways / Open Spaces

OPEN SPACE AND STREET NETWORK

Primary Street Primary Street Secondary ‘Carriageway’ Street Primary Street

PROPOSED ROAD NETWORK

Primary Street Secondary ‘Carriageway’ Street

PROPOSED OPEN SPACE NETWORK

‘Carriageway’ Street Secondary Street Secondary Street With Bicycle Network

‘Carriageway’ Street Secondary Street

Secondary With Bicycle Network Superblock Street Boundary

Secondary Street With Bicycle Network

Passageways / Open Spaces Superblock Boundary

Secondary Street With Bicycle Network Superblock Boundary

Passageways / Open Spaces

Passageways / Open Spaces Superblock Boundary Passageways / Open Spaces

PROJECT OVERVIEW

URBAN DESIGN

SMITHFIELD CONNECTOR CORRIDOR PLAN

SITE LOCATION: SMITHFIELD STREET, DOWNTOWN AREA, PITTSBURGH, PA. DESIGN CONCEPT: SMITHFIELD STREET AS A CONNECTOR CORRIDOR DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS: • Maximizing the density on the street to envision a busy transfer hub • Removing Vehicular traffic from the street making way for a two way Bus lane and a two way bike lane. • Creating transfer nodes with intermediate pedestrian activity zones. • Improving the over all quality of the street and making it more livable, commutable and a smart street.

SMITHFIELD CONNECTOR CORRIDOR VISION

Downtown Pittsburgh has been undergoing remarkable transformation. The downtown area offers countless events and hot spots to experience. Several new developments are in the pipeline with the aim of bringing the community together and transforming the Downtown Business District into a cultural and social hub.

THE DAVID L. LAWRENCE CONVENTION CENTRE

These developments are strategically located,starting with the Point Park University on the west and the Bluff to the east. Coupled with the existing distinguished areas in the region,these developments form a zone of influence which will change the city’s landscape for better. Smithfield Street, is located right in the middle of these developments and is apt to be envisioned as a connector street. Smithfield Street as a connector street will act as a major thoroughfare in developing connections between these areas and linking them to the rest of the downtown. In conceptualizing Smithfield as a Connector Street, following street components have been incorporated in the vision, • 2 Way Bus lane • 2 Way dedicated Bike lane • Widened Sidewalks with street infrastructure

CULTURAL DISTRICT LOWER HILL DEVELOPMENT

POINT PARK MARKET SQUARE POINT PARK UNIVERSITY

CONSOL ENERGY CENTRE

DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY

STATION SQUARE

Parking Garage Locations

SIXTH AVENUE

STRAWBERRY WAY

SEVENTH AVENUE

STRAWBERRY WAY

SEVENTH AVENUE

OLIVER AVENUE

FIFTH AVENUE

FORBES AVENUE

FOURTH AVENUE

THIRD AVENUE

BOULEVARD OF ALLIES

FIRST AVENUE

FORT PITT BOULEVARD

SIXTH AVENUE

OLIVER AVENUE

FIFTH AVENUE

FORBES AVENUE

FOURTH AVENUE

THIRD AVENUE

BOULEVARD OF ALLIES

FIRST AVENUE

Off Peak Vehicular Movement

WEST CARSON STREET

SEVENTH AVENUE

STRAWBERRY WAY

Transfer for Penn Hills,Northbound route

FORT PITT BOULEVARD

WEST CARSON STREET

SEVENTH AVENUE

Transfer for Westside

STRAWBERRY WAY

SIXTH AVENUE

Transfer for Oakland, Southbound route

STRAWBERRY WAY

SIXTH AVENUE

OLIVER AVENUE

To Oakland

SIXTH AVENUE

OLIVER AVENUE

Transfer for Penn Hills

OLIVER AVENUE

FIFTH AVENUE

FORBES AVENUE

FOURTH AVENUE

To Hazelwood, Greenfield

FIFTH AVENUE

FORBES AVENUE

FOURTH AVENUE

THIRD AVENUE

BOULEVARD OF ALLIES

Transfer for Hazelwood

FIFTH AVENUE

FORBES AVENUE

FOURTH AVENUE

THIRD AVENUE

FIRST AVENUE

Transfer for Northbound

THIRD AVENUE

BOULEVARD OF ALLIES

FIRST AVENUE

Transit on Smithfield Street FORT PITT BOULEVARD

WEST CARSON STREET

Southbound

BOULEVARD OF ALLIES

FORT PITT BOULEVARD

Vehicular Movement WEST CARSON STREET

Transit across Smithfield Street

WEST CARSON STREET

Northbound

CORRIDOR CONNECTIVITY STUDY

To Liberty, Penn

Airport Flyer

Transfer for Eastside

To Oakland, Penn Hills

To East Side

SMITHFIELD CONNECTOR

FIFTH AVENUE

OLIVER AVENUE

SIXTH AVENUE

STRAWBERRY WAY

FIFTH AVENUE

OLIVER AVENUE

SIXTH AVENUE

STRAWBERRY WAY

SEVENTH AVENUE

FORBES AVENUE FORBES AVENUE

SEVENTH AVENUE

FOURTH AVENUE FOURTH AVENUE

THIRD AVENUE

BOULEVARD OF ALLIES

HOMES HOMES OFFICE OFFICE HOTEL OFFICE RETAIL FOOD RETAIL SERVICE FOOD RETAIL GARAGE OPEN RETAIL RETAIL SERVICE OPEN SERVICE OFFICE FOOD FOOD GARAGE GARAGE HOMES OFFICE GARAGE OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE

THIRD AVENUE

BOULEVARD OF ALLIES

FIRST AVENUE FIRST AVENUE

FORT PITT BOULEVARD

WEST CARSON STREET

Landuse breakup by Floors

Proposed bike lane and Infrastructure

Proposed Placemaking Potential

SEVENTH AVENUE

STRAWBERRY WAY

SIXTH AVENUE

OLIVER AVENUE

FIFTH AVENUE

FORBES AVENUE

FOURTH AVENUE

THIRD AVENUE

BOULEVARD OF ALLIES

FIRST AVENUE

FORT PITT BOULEVARD

rris

Pla ce

Connection to Penn Ave.

WEST CARSON STREET

Smithfield Street was once a bustling street at the heart of Downtown, Pittsburgh. Though Pittsburgh has undergone a radical transformation over the years, Smithfield Street still has all the makings of a vital, vibrant street. The historic Smithfield Street Bridge is the only pedestrian accessible bridge that can take you across the Monongahela from Downtown. With developments taking place in Station Square, and rejuvenation of the Cultural District, the Smithfield Corridor is the primary connection between these two magnets. Presently the Corridor is the only way through which buses from the South connect to Downtown. Smithfield Street plays an important role in acting as a connector for various means of transportation, be it mass transit, bicycle or even pedestrian. The goal of the vision is to recognize its importance as a connector and maximize its latent potential and thus in doing so to breathe life back into the corridor and the downtown region.

RETAIL OFFICE HOMES

COLLEGE HOMES OPEN FOOD RETAIL FOOD HOMES HOTEL

FORT PITT BOULEVARD

CORRIDOR VISION

SMITHFIELD

CORRIDOR VISION PLAN

The corridor consists of a two way dedicated bus land with a two way dedicated bike lane, In order to resolve the conflict between the location of the bike lane and providing easy access for the bus passengers to alight and get off , a bus bulb has been provided. Blocks where the bus stops are located have a single avenue of trees while the other blocks have trees on both sides along with 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; side walks.

SECTIONS Section showing Bus bulb Condition

SIDEWALK

14’

18 1

BUS LANE

11’ TO STATION SQUARE

BUS LANE

BUS BULB

BIKE LANE

SIDEWALK

11’

8’

TO LIBERTY

Section showing Bus bulb Condition

SIDEWALK

TREE PIT

12’

3’

BUS LANE

11’ TO STATION SQUARE

BUS LANE

11’ TO LIBERTY

BIKE LANE

12’

TREE PIT

3’ 8’

SIDEWALK

12’

DESIGN ELEMENTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Pocket Park Retail + Commercial Mixed Use Cascade Park + Transit Hub Extended Stay Hotel Community Center + Residential Street Re-routing Mixed Use Residential Bio-retention Pond

PROJECT OVERVIEW

URBAN DESIGN

ENVISIONING THE FORWARD MURRAY GATEWAY

SITE LOCATION: FORWARD MURRAY INTERSECTION, SQUIRREL HILL, PITTSBURGH, PA. DESIGN CONCEPT: CREATING AN URBAN ROOM WITHIN THE DENSE FABRIC DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS: • Creating a cascade park as an urban room within the proposed dense center of the intersection. • VORTEX: A single, dominant, high density mixed-use center which thins out on density radiating away from the center • Creating a good impression and transforming the area into a lively, vibrant, inviting and enjoyable place.

PROPOSED FORWARD-MURRAY VISION PLAN

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MAPPING

SQUIRREL HILL

LANDUSE

The design proposal aims at having a dense intersection with functions that demand heavy vehicular flow. Hence a mixed use development is proposed towards the intersection. To create pleasant walking experience along the sidewalks, the street frontages are dedicated for retail purposes to invite more pedestrian activity. Residential use is more concentrated between the Pocusset street, Forward Avenue and Murray Avenue. The design also intends to provide residential along Mayburn street to compliment the existing residential across Mayburn street.

Commercial Use

Retail Use

Residential Use

Land Use Distribution

Residential Commercial Mixed Use Retail

SECTIONS

Section across Forward Avenue towards the intersection

Section along Forward Avenue

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2011-2014 HEALTHCARE CENTRE HOSPITALIER DE L’UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL

HEALTHCARE TATA MEDICAL CENTRE, KOLKATA

INSTITUTIONAL AMITY UNIVERSITY, DUBAI

PROFESSIONAL

CONTENTS

HEALTHCARE

CENTRE HOSPITALIER DE L’UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL

Respect the urban context of Montréal

Healing the city

PROJECT OVERVIEW OFFICE NAME:

CannonDesign International Private Limited, Mumbai.

PROJECT NAME:

BOULEVARD RENÉ-LÉVESQUE

Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal

SCOPE OF WORK:

Part of design team working on Good for Construction deliverable.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

RUE SAINT-DENIS

RUE SANGUINET

One of two major hospital networks in Montreal, CHUM is associated with the Universite de Montreal—a prominent teaching hospital and the amalgamation of three sites covering two city blocks. This Public-Private Partnership initiative will be the largest P3 project in North America to date. The program promotes an active street life by harmonizing with the neighborhood context, re-establishing a link with old Montreal’s historic quarter, and thoughtfully incorporating heritage buildings. With 2.5 million sf serving 345,000 ambulatory patients, 22,000 inpatients and 65,000 emergency patients each year, the hospital will also accommodate 770 single-patient rooms, ambulatory and diagnostic centers, surgery, intensive care, clinical laboratories and a research centre that encompasses 35 medical disciplines.

AVENUE VIGER

OVERALL PLAN

OUR NEW UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL HOSPITAL CENTRE

VERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL HOSPITAL CENTRE

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Discrete and efficient facilities management using log

advanced technology Key elements of the new CHUM

Establish a comprehensive plan for our future

PROJECT RENDERINGS

UM as the heart of the new Quartier de la Santé

Flexibility and adaptability: to

he very heart of the new Quartier de la Santé, the CHUM will combine teaching, research, and culture and will progressively merge with major elements within the city, redefining dentity of the district around the site. The CHUM will be the engine that drives and defines realisation of the City’s future vision.

future change

A building that responds to the needs and

aspirations of Québec

collaborative approach with a lon

A partner

Discrete and efficient facilities management services using logistics

advanced technology

Flexibility and adaptability: to anticipate future change

OVER ALL VIEW OF THE NEW CHUM

collaborative approach with a long-term

A partner

OVER ALL VIEW OF THE NEW CHUM

ON SITE

CONSTRUCTION IMAGERY

HEALTHCARE

TATA MEDICAL CENTRE- PHASE II KOLKATA, INDIA.

PROJECT

OVERVIEW

OFFICE NAME:

CannonDesign International Private Limited, Mumbai.

PROJECT NAME:

Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata Phase II.

SCOPE OF WORK:

In charge of BIM for generating Shell &Core Visual Graphics.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Tata Medical Centre is a Charitable Healthcare institute. CannonDesign was in charge of Shell &Core of the Phase II building which is an extension to our earlier accomplishment TMC Phase I. The building predominantly houses a Bed Tower, Education Facility along with other supportive services for Phase I. This project gave me hands-on experience of BIM and an opportunity of generating graphics to be viewed by MR. RATAN TATA- Honourable Jury Member at Pritzker Architecture Prize and Chairman- Tata & Sons.

TATA MEDICAL CENTRE PHASE I BUILT IMAGES

POST

COMPLETION PROJECT IMAGERY

INSTITUTIONAL

AMITY UNIVERSITY, DUBAI, UAE.

PROJECT OVERVIEW OFFICE NAME:

CannonDesign International Private Limited, Mumbai.

PROJECT NAME:

Amity University, Dubai

SCOPE OF WORK:

A. Interior Planning of Labs and Library block. B. Development of Lattice Facade.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The Project is the first venture of Amity Group in United Arab Emirates. The intent was to design a Multidisciplinary and Flexible program to be housed in a Single Structure. My involvement was on both interior and architectural fronts. I was actively involved in designing of Laboratories, especially Aerospace Lab, Hospitality Lab, Forensic Lab also Architectural and Engineering Workshops. I was also involved in designing and graphical modelling of the Library Block. On Architectural Front, My involvement was predominantly focusing on conceptualizing and developing the Facade and its Lattice Patterns.

PROJECT RENDERINGS

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2007-2012 DESIGN DISSERTATION “HIGH” SCHOOL CAMPUS

RESIDENTIAL RENTAL HOUSING SCHEME

PUBLIC BUILDING MUSEUM OF MODERN ART

MASTER PLANNING HOUSING FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

UNDERGRAD

CONTENTS

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DESIGN DISSERTATION “HIGH” SCHOOL CAMPUS

SITE LOCATION: ABHUDAYA NAGAR, COTTON GREEN STATION. SITE AREA: 1.25 ACRE. DESIGN CONCEPT: MODULAR PLANNING IN THE FORM OF TETRIS. DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS: A. Vertical Expansion. B. Each Module consists of individual components like Classrooms and Locker rooms and other shared elements like Messroom, Staffroom and Toilets. C. Provision of Open Schooling system imparted the building Economical Sustainability at the same time made an option available for the students to pursue the education of their own choice without the age and time barrier.

DESIGN DETAILS

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

RESIDENTIAL

RENTAL HOUSING SCHEME

SITE LOCATION: RANGSHARADA, BANDRA. SITE AREA: 4 ACRE. DESIGN CONCEPT: POROUS STRUCTURE. DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS: A. Buildings with Staggered profile to break the Surrounding Monotony. B. Buildings arranged in a way to capture maximum and unobstructed view of the Sea Link and the Sea beyond. C. Intermediate breathing spaces on the floor as Voids to create the much intended Porous Profile creating Air Tunnels. The intent was to have healthy flow of wind. D. Dedicated Vehicular and Pedestrian Movement to avoid Crossing.

SECTION

DESIGN DETAILS

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

PUBLIC BUILDING MUSEUM OF MODERN ART

SITE LOCATION: GIRGAON CHOWPATTY, MARINE DRIVE. SITE AREA: 4.25 ACRE. DESIGN CONCEPT: CAPTURING THE BACKGROUND WITHIN THE FRAME. DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS: A. Capturing the picturesque background of the site in a Frame. B. Central Open Space with functions dedicated towards the either sides. C. Reflecting the fluidity of water in the exoskeleton with Wave like Cutouts. D. Merging the Indoor and Outdoor with functional spaces occupying both the areas . E. Dedicating individual Blocks for each function ensuring smooth flow of movement.

DESIGN DETAILS

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LEGEND 1. Art Gallery. 2. Central Atrium. 3. Art Gallery. 4. Cafeteria. 5. Maintenance Staff. 6. Ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Block. 7. Museum Exit 8. Auditorium. 9. Services Block. 10. Administrative Block.

SECTION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

MASTER PLANNING

HOUSING FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

SITE LOCATION: KALYAN SHIL ROAD, CASA BELLA SITE. SITE AREA: 10 ACRE. DESIGN CONCEPT: GRID IRON PATTERN. DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS: A. Creating Central Green Spaces around which clusters are arranged. B. Use of Cul-De-Sacs for ease of Vehicular transport. C. Dedicated spaces for Ancillary Amenities. D. Cluster Development for better Interaction Scope. E. Use of SHIPPING CONTAINERS for construction rendering the structure Mobile and feasible for Dismantling.

DESIGN DETAILS

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