Architecture Portfolio by Hari Vardhan Sampath

Collection of Selected Design Works from 2012 to 2019 by Hari Vardhan

About This portfolio consists of selected design works of my academic and professional experience from 2012 to 2019. The academic works are responses for questions that I ask myself in relation to the design brief and the context. On the other hand, the professional works showcase intimate relationship between the context and the built. Each of these selected works has had its share of influence towards my research paper on "Architecture and Human Psychology".

Abbreviations HV - Hari Vardhan MR - Mahesh Radhakrishnan (Principal Ar.) Intern(s) - Student Architect(s) MOAD - The Madras Office for Architects and Designers

Table of Content

The House Amongst Garden / Academic / 4th semester

Infinite Space / Academic / 2nd semester

Architecture and Human Psychology / Academic / Dissertation / 8th semester

Automotive Conglomeration (Hub) / Academic / UG Thesis / 10th semester

Tensegrity / Academic / 6th semester

Newry Arcade / Professional

Cha Company / Professional

01/04

The House Amongst Garden Academic, 4th Semester

1. What picture comes into one's mind when thought about the term "house"?

2. Lap pool slits the terrace and into the first floor roof, creating a 2.1m clear soffit.

3. Scooping out voids to create circulation and segregate room at different levels.

4. Staggering the blocks to create intimate spaces, binding the closed with open.

Exploded View

5. The entry is rather undefined by submerging it between the blocks and voids. It also provides flexibility for the built to converse with the context.

03/04

entrance 8

7 6

Ground Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

1. Office 2. Living 3. Dining 4. Kitchen 5. Service Area 6. Guest Bedroom

7. Garden Living 8. Garden 9. Lily Pond 10. Master Bedroom 11. Study 12. Children's Bedrrom 13. Stair Room Study

Terrace Floor Plan 14. West Terrace 15. East Terrace 16. Lap Pool

01/03

Infinite Space Academic, 2nd Semester

Context

Context - The beach.

02/03

1. The enclosure which defines the volume of space occupied in the atmosphere. The longer side of the cuboid falls on the axis, in turn framing the path towards the sea.

2. A space can be defined by a platform alone. A definition more common to public space. The opennes to the context is at its elemental.

3. A roof will add the feel of enclosure, but still keeping the sides open. Gradual inclination towards the built and the context.

4. It is always different to watch the ocean from a raised level. In the flat plains of Tamil Nadu, it is a luxury. Hence, the stair element is fit to access the roof.

5. The concept of "Infinite Space" begins to take shape by sculpting the volume. Infinite Space = Sculpture Sculpting = Scooping

6. Scooped out volumes.

South Elevation

East Elevation

Plan

West Elevation

North Elevation

Roof Plan

03/03

01/02

Architecture and Human Psychology Academic, Dissertation, 8th Semester

Architecture and human psychology in the design progresses is a vaguely known concept and there exist a number of studies in the respected field. Application of human psychology as a tool in the design process would bring in more meaning to the design and understand the user needs from the perspective of the end user. In every renowned architectural marvel exists the play of human senses using various design approaches. Understanding these design approaches would asses in creating a more meaningful and experiential space rather than just a form in and around where we live. Architecture and psychology is a major field of study in various schools as it aids in creating more meaningful design. Firstly this research focuses on understand the meaning of architecture and psychology through various case studies under two major topics, Phenomenology and Environmental Psychology. Then the research progresses on the development of an evaluation tool to separate out the architectural factors that impact the human senses creating the experience of the surrounding environment. The result of this research would aid in the better understanding of the built environment in accordance to its users. 16

Introduction “Architectural psychology can be described as a branch of environmental or ecological psychology. This deals with the psychological processes of the interaction between man and his environment, as for example spatial perception, spatial thinking, orientation behavior, or spatial experience, territorial behavior, living requirements and satisfaction, local identity.” The definition for Architectural Psychology. This topic deals with the study of human psychology in response to architecture. The ability of a human body to recognize the subtleties of patterns and proportions in art and architecture. What are the patterns that are recognizable by a human and what would be the reaction to it? Here ‘patterns’ may refer to the various elements of architecture or a building in the sense of an urban scale. The human body maybe biologically pre-designed to recognize architectural design and structure either consciously or unconsciously. How a tall cathedral entrance with varied materials, stained glass windows would give a spiritual feel while a tall rise glass façade office building would not give the same feel, but sometimes discomfort. A variety of criteria may influence us while we find ourselves living, working and playing within our urban environment. The study of architecture and human psychology is a broad and endless topic including many different fields such as aesthetics, mathematics, philosophies, environmental, gestalt, social, etc. Aim In this dissertation, Psychosocial factors (or) elements in a building or a built environment are identified and analyzed. The analysis will be based on implementing these factors into different scales of built environment i.e. intensity of single person to a whole public influence. This research and analysis gives a clear understanding and the use of architectural elements derived from the factors that influence human consciousness and achieve a qualitative space design. Scope and Objective To understand the prominence of the study of architectural psychology. To study the human nature of consciousness towards built environment (affect, cognition and behavior). To progress a method useful for designers in accumulating quantitative as well as qualitative data about the psycho-social supportiveness of the built environments. To examine the physical and behavioral effects between people and their physical environments through various researches and projects.

This research and analysis gives a clear understanding and the use of architectural elements derived from the factors that influence human consciousness and achieve a qualitative space design. Methodology Extensive literature study analyzed to understand the topic comprising of various genuine resources. Study of various researches in the field of architectural psychology and environmental psychology, to gather justifications and analysis to derive the various factors that influence human consciousness. The research would also include the study and analysis of various architectural theories and philosophies such as phenomenology. The factors of influence are to be put down and analyzed to various scales i.e. intensity of single person to a whole public influence. Limitations As the topic is broad and endless, the research has been limited to finding the factors of influence and the analysis of the same. Conclusion A study of architecture and its effects on people yields a tremendous amount of learning from very diverse subjects. Space, form, and light are elements that are often incorporated either purposefully of unconsciously for aesthetic or practical reasons but more pointedly give beings meaning, purpose and stability amongst an ever changing physical universe of seeming chaos.

01/14

Automotive Hub/Conglomeration Academic, UG Thesis, 10th Semester

Introduction

Justification

It is not just buildings that respond towards the context by taking shape, but automobiles too. They take shape from where they are developed. Cars designed for India are not the same as the ones designed for the United States.

The justification of this thesis topic begins with the knowledge about the history of automobile industries in India.

India has always been a country with vast human resourses in the expertise of automobile and falls under the top 3 manufacturers in the automobile industry in thw world. Even though falling inside great numbers and statistics, none of the brands are solely India's. The intention is not only to design and develop a car in a R&D unit but the context will shape the design. The context will also pave newer paths for institutions to develop and co-create with the manufacturer. Automotive Hub, the mane for this project gets derived from focusing on the automobile manufacturing plant design, the site and the importance of automobile industries in India. In terms of design approach the project takes its path to interconnect the industrial, institutional and recreational aspects connected to automobiles. Further, to justify the topic, the site needs to be specific to connect all the three zones in a single compound.

The history of automobiles in India depicts that foreign car manufacturers had to tie up with Indian partners to produce automobiles. Let us take for example, Ambassador car model which represents Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most used by government officials as well as the infamous airport taxis, the model was originally designed by Fiat and the design has never been changed ever. India has abundance of human resource for several innovative startups in the field of automobile manufacturing, designing and racing. Almost all the automobile manufacturers residing in India are mass-manufacturers producing personal, commercial and heavy automobiles. There exists no car manufacturer who is of Indian origin and producing exclusive cars such as Koenigsegg (Sweden) or Pagani (Italy). These manufacturers have close reputation to their unique style of designing and manufacturing luxury cars, the level of details these cars behold would talk about its origin and history. These cars have power in acclaiming identity through a smaller scale built to a larger reach of enthusiasts.

car ran on 18 First Indian road. Owned 79 by Mr.Foster of Crompton Greaves Company, Mumbai. Mercedes Benz Velo

Imported cars alone ran.

Premier produced Chrysler, Dodge, and Fiat

Standard Motor

Products of India, Madras

19 30 19 44

19 42

Hindustan Motors

19 45

Mahindra & Mahindra Started by 2 brothers. Jeep CJ-3A

19 49

Delhi 19 86 to Auto-Expo, promote the auto

19 92

Post 1992 Liberalisation Eventually multinational automakers, such as, Suzuki and Toyota of Japan and Hyundai of South Korea, were allowed to invest in the Indian market, furthering the establishment of automotive industry in India.

industry

02/14

Site

The Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT), Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu

Context that shapes these cars.

Site Images - MMRT

03/14

Existing Site Plan from MMRT

04/14

173.045 acres

Manufactu

21.27 acres 11.57 acres 3.2 acres 0.98 acres Water Body (existing)

Built-Up (existing)

Turf / Run-oï¬&#x20AC;

Race Track

Open Space

Design

Race/Te

Area Graph

uring Plant

n Studio

est Track

Site Analysis

05/14

Manufacturing Plant

Site Plan

Design Studio

Track Facilities

06/14

Design Studio / R&D Unit Zoning / Function

Conference

Lounge / Lobby

Design Studio

Wood Work & FRP

CNC

Material Store

Model Store

Relationship between different functions.

Library

Chief Designer

Model Makers

Meeting Area

Display (indoor)

Display (outdoor)

Area Statement Lounge / Lobby 50sqm A buffer space that connects the exterior to the interior. It weaves the various spaces to be accesable from the entrance. Conference 50sqm Library 25sqm

Zoning with floor area and grid placement

Chief Designer 25sqm Design Studio 120sqm Consists of drawing tables and workstations for the design team. The area requrement for one person would be 3.5sqm-4.5sqm. Model Makers 50sqm CNC Area 250sqm

Ground floor schematic plan

Wood Work and FRP 150sqm Meeting Area 50sqm x 2 Two separate meeting spaces, formal and informal settings. Display (indoor) 250sqm Display (outdoor) +250sqm VR 50sqm Virtual Reality space which enhances the user experience of digital model into reality time user experience. Store (model) 150sqm Store (material) 100sqm + 100sqm

First floor schematic plan 30

07/14

Ground Floor Plan

Front Elevation

First Floor Plan

Side elevation

08/14

Manufacturing Plant Zoning / Function

Body Panel Shop

Carbon Composite Cutter

Engine Shop

Wheel Shop

Store

Assembly Line

Quality Control

Functions interconnecting with each other

Chassis Shop

Upholstery Shop

Paint Shop

Loading/ Unloading Bay

Components Shop

Area Statement Carbon Composit Cutter 100sqm -Work Area -Cutting Machine -Store (material) Body Panel Shop 300sqm -Work Area -Moulding Area -Vaccum Chamber -Store (panels) Components Shop 200sqm -Work Area -Vaccum Machine -Store (mould templates) -Store (components)

5871 sqm

Loading/ Unloading Bay Store (outsourced parts) Basement Level Assembly Line 1000sqm -Body Assembly -Wiring -Engine Mounting -Suspension, Breaks and Wheels -Interior Trim -Exterior Trim -Filling Fluids Quality Control +300sqm -Visual Check -Dyno -Road Test

6451 sqm

Wheel Shop 200sqm -Work Area -Vaccum Machine -CNC Metal Milling Machine -Store (material) Engine Shop 200sqm -Work Area -Assembly Area -Open Store Loading/ Unloading Bay

Assembly Line 1000sqm -Body Assembly -Wiring -Engine Mounting -Suspension, Breaks and Wheels -Interior Trim -Exterior Trim -Filling Fluids Quality Control +300sqm -Visual Check -Dyno -Road Test

Store (outsourced parts) Basement Level

6329 sqm

6528 sqm

Ground Floor Plan

Front Elevation

First Floor Plan

Basement Floor Plan

11/14

Track Facilities Zoning / Function

Club

Race Control

Team Building

Lobby + Lounge

Gym

Conference/ Brieﬁng

Terrace

Restaurant/ Cafe

Pit Building

Medical

Bar

Lounge

Doctor’s Cabin

Lobby

Control Room

Lobby

Equipment Room

Treatment Room

Restrooms

Server Room

Viewing Tower

Garage/ Workshop

Store

Functions interconnecting with each other Area Statement

Medical Building Pit Building 125sqm 7000sqm Club Building Pit Block for each Team. -Lobby 300sqm -Doctor’s Cabin Club building for the -Treatment Room Paddock Madras Motor Race Club 30 team truck parking. -Restrooms (MMRC). Parking for team vehicles. -Store -Lobby Team building (above -Lounge Race Control Room parking). -Conference Room 150sqm -Gym -Control Room -Restaurant/Cafe/Bar -Server Room -Terrace -Lobby -Display Area -Viewing Tower -Car Lift -Generator

Paddock

Pit Garage 6m x 10m

Club 23m x 23m

Race Control 23m x 23m

01 Massing 01 represents the placement of vertical circulation spaces between the pit garages at equal intervals of time. 02 Moving the staircase behind the building to create a vertical interconnecting space towards the pit lane. 03 Tilting the lounge above the pit garage towards the race start line to maximise the view towards the direction of rece (clockwise). 04 Tilting the viewing lounge creates outdoor viewing decks. 05 Adding hotizontal louvers to the terrace which connects between the two major blocks provides accesability to the terrace. This maximises the capacity of accomodating more spectators.

Ground Floor Plan

Front Elevation

First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan Terrace Floor Plan

14/14

Track Facility Views

Design Studio Views

Manufacturing Plant Views

01/01

Tensegrity Academic, 6th Semester

Tensegrity is a structural principle based on the use of isolated components in compression inside a net of continuous tension, in such a way that the compression members do not touch each other and the prestressed tensioned members delineate the system spatially. 43

Evolution 01. Adding skin to create volumes

Evolution 02. Skin forms the tensin member.

01/06

Newry Arcade

/Professional /HV + MR + 1 intern /2015 - Ongoing A shopping complex with an urban corridor in the front paved by the linearity of the plots, located along the East Coast Road. The design was to connect the consumers from the road into the complex. Each shop with its own inverted vault connects to form an arcade between the shop entrance and the 9 meters tall columns. The inverted vault is an inspiration from the painting by Canaletto where he depicts a shaded urban space in Venice.

MOAD/ Project In-charge/ 29975 sqft/

Img 01. Model image. Front elevation.

02/06

Img 02. The Feast of San Rocco, by Canaletto

Img 03. Model image. Inside the Arcade.

Typical Section of Shop-front.

BLACK HOLE / RELEGION = CONSUMPTION / CATHEDRA OBJECTS OF CONSUMPTION / FLOWERS OF TAMIL N

FRESCO THEN

The graphic is a contemporary take on the murals found on the ceilings and walls of cathedrals during the Renaissance period. These murals were interactive and participative. They narrated stories and engaged the audience.

Img 04. Cosimo deâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Medici returning from exile, by Giorgio Vasari

AL = SHOPPING MALL / FRESCO THEN / FRESCO NOW? / NADU / FLOWERS OF CONSUMPTION / BLACK HOLE

FRESCO NOW?

01. Objects of consumption

Inverted ceiling plan of fresco.

02. Outline of Objects

block 02

block 03

03. More Objects

04. Flowers of Tamil Nadu

block 04

05. Vectorising the flowers

block 05

05/06

Img 05. The Feast of San Rocco, by Canaletto

Img 06. The Feast of San Rocco, by Canaletto

06/06

Img 07. Construction Image. Foundation concreting.

Img 08. Construction Image. Superstructure.

Img 09. Construction Image. Deshuttered Structure.

Img 10 Construction Image. Ceiling tiled with Graphic.

Img 11. Construction Image. Completed ceiling graphic.

01/05

Cha Company

/Professional /HV + MR + 2 intern /2018 - Proposal

MOAD/ Project In-charge/ 1970 sqft/

This project is for a tea company with multiple programs namely - tea tasting, restaurant, an amphitheater for public gathering and the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. The challenge was to design around an existing building. The first impression of the context is that almost all the buildings have roofing sheets acting as a rain protection, like an umbrella, due to the fact that the annual rainfall is high in Kochi, Kerala.

Img 01. Context. Brick red dots are roofing sheets.

Img 02. The Site.

Img 03. Top Existing Building Img 04. Bottom View of the neighbouring building fron second floor 58

02/05

Option 01 The Skin.

Img 05. Existing building with the paneling removed.

Img 06. Covered with corrugated galvalium sheet, same material used for roofing in the vicinity. Indication of shop closed.

Img 07. Openings on the exterior skin with respect to the existing openings on the building.

Option 02

This option in intended to make the ground floor open, merging with the urban fabric.

Img 08. Top. Closed condition. Img 09. Bottom. Open condition.

Img 10. Model Image. View from East.

Img 11. Model Image. View from North East.

Img 12. Model Image. View from North.

Img 13. Model Image. View from First Floor Level.

Img 14. Model Image. View from Ground Floor.

Img 15. Model Image. View from First Floor.

Img 16. Model Image. View from Second Floor.

Ground Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

Terrace Floor Plan

Img 17. Shop Closed. Img 18. Shop Open.

Layers of Chennai, Closing Scene, published in City Observer- Volume 4 Issue 1- June 2018 https://issuu.com/urbandesigncollective/docs/city_observer_volume_4_issue_1 Photo Courtesy - Myself

Context What can you learn from space grammar when you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any idea about the scale of the space that you are creating? This is shall not be taken into a direct critic note but, should be seen as an extended knowledge which enhances the tangible notations with the intangible that exists in architecture. This is to provide a contextual explanation to what the research can mold into, like if there exists a parasite which can enhances the human experience by making more awareness through space making.

V House Model Image