PORTFOLIO
As an army officer’s daughter I travelled the length and breadth of our country, India. Experiences during these travels were a mix feeling of both exhilaration, on seeing awe inspiring manmade monuments and deeply depressing on coming across vast stretch of slums. This intensified in me to be a part of the process of learning and to bring about a change. Due to the frequent moves in the army environment I experienced a variety of cultures, traditions and way of life of the locals. This imbibed in me certain traits, such as being adventuress, experimental, and resourceful, which influence my design philosophy. I firmly believe that any design must be in consonance with the ever-evolving concepts, environment, community and individual aspirations, historical and emotional resonance of a place. My design philosophy is governed by simplicity, optimum utilisation of space through innovation and creativities and also creating an ambience soothing to mind and soul. The ultimate sense of achievement for an architect, is to witness his visualised ideas taking a definite physical shape to leave their footprint behind for generations to experience.
Curriculum Vitae
Information : NAMRATA SAH
Uttar Pradesh, India
ar.sahnamrata@gmail.com +91 8866599423 Education :2009-2014
Bharati Vidyapeeth College Of Architecture, Pune (B.Arch)
1999-2009
Loreto House, Kolkata (ICSE & ISC)
Languages : English Hindi Computer Proficiency : ArchiCad Sketchup Adobe Photoshop Adobe Indesign Revit AutoCad
College (2009-2014) Work : - Designed the college brochure. - Documentation on• Kath-kuni architecture, Himachal Pradesh. • Water as a resource in Temple architecture of Hampi, Karnataka - Apprenticeship Workshop at BRICK College, Pune.
Competitions : - Constro Entrance Gate Competition: winners - NASA• Headed the G.Sen Trophy (2011-2012) • Headed the ANDC (2010-2011)
Lotus Design Studio (Feb - Oct 2013) INTERNSHIP - - - -
Flagship Store Of Royal Enfield Pioneer Gardens (Banquet Hall) Eliot Bagha (Interior of Hotel Room) Millenium 2000 (Office Interior)
Vastushilpa Consultants (2015-2018) 1. - - - - -
Khushnu & Sonke Hoof : 079 Stories (Art Gallery). Greenfields Bungalow. Nalanda University Campus Kanoria Extension Shanghai Exhibition “Celebrating Habitat”
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B.V. Doshi Sir : Chandigarh Symposium Prologue for “Rediscovering Le Corbusier” Sangath Extension
Personal Works (2018-2019) :- - -
Hayde Academy School Design, Uttrakhand Cafe, Uttrakhand Interiors of a Small House, Uttrakhand
Collobrations: - Dubai Harbour Creek Mosque Competition. - Projects with Ant Studio, Noida
Contents HHA : Learning while Living AGHAR : An Endogeneous Intervention CONSTRO : Gating it 079 | STORIES : Art Gallery . Cafe . Exhibiton Space GREENFIELDS : Haven Abode CELEBRATING HABITAT : The Real, The Virtual & The Imaginary
PROGRAM: JUNIOR SCHOOL HOSTEL BLOCK
ABOUT THE PROJECT :
LOCATION: KOTHDWAR, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA YEAR:
2018-2019
STATUS:
School - COMPLETED Hostel - Designing Phase
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Plot Area- 10 Acres School 5500 Sqft Hostel 20,000Sqft
CLIENT:
Hayde Heritage Acamedy Col. Kunwar Singh
ROLE:
Project Architect Complete Designing Working Drawings Execution
The Clients wanted a sustainable school within a constraint budget. The school’s intake was increasing with its popularity. Earlier due to constain of timing, the planning was haphazard and done by the client without much thought given to it. This lead to replanning of the blocks with a defined zones for Sports, Junior school, Parking and Hostle Block. The Junior School consists of 11 classrooms. whichwere planned keeping in mind the existing trees. It catered for classes from playschool to Class 2. Due to the placement of the classrooms a central court was created for majore functions like prayer and other activities. the secondary spaces wich were created between the classrooms, were for more specific activities eg. swings, amphitheatre etc. The playground was planned keeping in mind the concept that Learning happens while Playing. The Hostel Block for boys is designed for a capavity of 300 boys. The design revolved around the existing trees on site. Each floorplan required a common area for the students and a warden house. A separate staircase is provided on the exterior for the warden to enter his own house to mantain privacy. Jalis are provided to cool the air and allow cross ventilation.
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The placement of units created a main central court for morning prayers and congregational activities. The sub courts at the corners are created for recreational activities.
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Axis created to ease out congestion after classes.
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The LIVING..... VISUAL CONNECT
Exterior View Of the Boys Hostel.
The exterior of the facade is adorned with brick jalis not only for asthetic purpose but also alllows the wind to be cooled while passing through them. It acts as a porous barrier giving an openess to the build form.
Interior View of the boys Hostel Showing all the three courts which
acts as the main visual axis and for cooling the internal spaces. These courts provides open spaces for various activites and gives an open feeling to the building
The LIVING.....
PROGRAM:
Exhibition Entrance Gate Design
ABOUT THE PROJECT:
LOCATION:
Pune
YEAR:
2012
AREA:
19 x 20m
CLIENTS:
Pune Construction & Engineering Research Foundation (PCERF)
STATUS:
State level Competition / Winners
First impression is the last impression, especially true in events like exhibitions. PCERF was desirous of having an imposing gate. The area given includes, entrance gate and surrounding landscape, beautification etc. The entrance gate is a transition between outside and inside spaces. It should be grand and have a remarkable sculptural element which gives directional foci towards inside space. The area given is mainly divided into three parts with undefined lines or partitions. 1. Main pathway or walking area. 2. Separate path for physically challenged people making it barrier free. 3. Structural and landscaped area. 4. Exhibiter’s area. The MAIN TWO THEMES incorporated in the design are : 1. Sustainable construction. The main materials like cardboard rolls and boxes are made from recycled paper. It is a biodegradable material. 2. Innovative and light weight construction technology.
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Arches made of hollow boxes, as a whole gives granduer look. The arches in incomlpete form and with spaces inbetween gives the effect of half hazard vault; this is more massive element than an arch.
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- ARCHES CREATING DIRECTIONAL FOCI WHILE THE CENTRAL SCULPTURE USED AS RADIAL FOCI
VIEW FROM THE ENTARANCE
PROGRAM: Endogenous Tourism
ABOUT THE PROJECT:
LOCATION: Almora, Uttrakhand, India
The project is a resort based on the concept of endogenous or “transformative” tourism means travel not for pleasure alone, but also for broadening the traveller’s horizon. It seeks to transform attitudes and mindsets, by promoting a mutual understanding between the local community and the visitors, where each appreciates and learns from the other. To utilize the existing buildings on site as a part of the project, hence restoring the buildings which can be restored and proposing new buildings adapted to the surroundings. To create spaces where the different crafts of Uttarakhand can be taught so as to preserve the art and craft from dying.To design a new concept of a restaurant where there is a community run kitchen.
YEAR:
2014
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THESIS
Aim of the Project : a) To harness the existing traditional skills of the rural artisans, b) While placing special emphasis on the inclusion of women, youth and disadvantaged groups in income-generation activities. Objectives : To study different aspects of a village in Uttarakhand in the following manner and how they are inter-related : 1. Cultural Aspect. 2. Environmental Aspect. 3. Physical Aspect.
AGHAR | An Endogenous Tourism Intervention
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KUMAON Stone Masonary Construction in Kumoun Region Of Uttarakhand : # It is a technique which uses stone, wood and mud to build the houses and is found in the southern part of the state of Uttarakhand i.e. the kumaon region.
# Such buildings are earthquake resistant because of its construction technique as it is located in Zone 5.
# Not much study or documentation has been done besides a few locals who have made an effort to collect information of this technique as it is a dying tradition.
# Investigations suggest that the region had evolved this distinct construction style as early as 1,000 years. Similarities in the architectural principles and structural details suggest their evolution under a single architectural school.
While visiting a place, one views a number of images which give the place a character. The context is defined by these repeating im
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Migration of People from Villages to cities for better Livelihood
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Endogenous Resort Rooms Toilets Common Kitchen Dining Area Recreational Activity: TRECKING
FARMING LEARNING ART & CRAFT SIGHT SEEING VISITING VILLAGES
Manager’s Room Staff Office Storage Linen Room Toilet Kitchen
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HOUSES FIELDS
Village Ecosystem
CONTEXT STUDY At Site Level ....
Typical Section of the Village - Due to the contours a lot of cutting and filling is required. - The villages are situated along the southern slope for max. exposure to the sun. - Access to the roofs in most cases are from the adjacent terraces fields or walkways. - The foundation is dug till the parent rock depth for a stable foundation due to seismic occurrence.
mages hence providing an essence of the place. NAULA TEMPLE KACHA ROAD AAGAN UNITS TREES
Plan Of The Documented Village
- Separate water bodies (Naulas) for the different casts. - Dwellings oriented along SW to NE for the winter sun angle. - The houses are placed along the ridge for maximum light and heat. - Max. trees along North Slope to protect village from harsh winterwinds. - Movement through aagans of one house to the other because of inherent design.
Wooden logs and stones used to cover the gap of the ridge to prevent water leakage Slates acting as roof covering Wooden logs acting as rafters Wooden logs acting as column Intricately carved wooden doors and window for light construction
Mud and cow-dung used as plaster for interior as well as exterior wall. It acts as an insecticide and for insulation
Aipan used to decorate the interior of the house Wooden beam (structural support) Stone wall (600mm good insulator hence keeps house cool in summer & warm in winters) Stone column (structural support)
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kept here. The animals are keept there for the night and during monsoons or winters. The cattles are kept here so that the warmth produced by them is trapped and transfered to the upper floor, hence the ground floor height is less. KEY PLAN
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SCHIDI (steps) to the house act as a vital role for the family. They are the activity area for them to interact with their neighbours and also to dry various things. It connects them with the exterior surrounding without them physically leaving the house.
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ious purpose: For taking out the skin of seeds, for carving or basketry, washing utensils. It not only acts as a work space but also as a community space.
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DESIGN PROPOSAL
LANDSCAPE STRATERGY :
Orchards grown on the north slope to protect site from cold winter winds. It is llocated near the main kitchen. The trees grown here are apt for such a climate. Bamboo grown for the workshop to provide raw material. Trees planted along the rain water harvesting channel to prevent soil erosion
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Two service yards are provided. One on each southern and northern slope to fulfill the present and future needs. Each consists of: - Toilet blocks, - STP - Biogas plants. All the sewage of the residence flows to one STP while that of the kitchen flows to the other. Vegetable waste are converted into manure and to produce energy Biogas is produced.
water points water supply line stp & public toilet solar panels on roofs electric pole or lamp post sewage line
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Mules spaces are also provided within the resort as they are the main mode of transportation of heavy objects. The internal movement within the resort is mainly through the aagans. It not only provides security but also helps in interaction and easy communication with people.
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MEMORY COVE
The entry to the reception has been made by excavating a passage at the summit of the hillock, The roof of the semicircular cutout before the reception has been covered by a pergola made of bamboo. Niches have been made on the curved wall for placing souvenirs for emotional bonding of the guests with the place.
RETAIN IT ALL
One comes across a number of retaining walls in a hilly region due to the requirement of cutting and filling. This movement is made interesting by creating niches and having the Aipans symbolic of the art of Kumoun painted along the walls.
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A small gathering space is designed around a Rhododendron tree. It acts as a community space for both the villagers and the guest to interact. The fields are provided between the dwelling units so that there is balance of open and builtup spaces.
BONDING IN SPACES
The intermediate area between the units are connected with a deck space. It not only break the monotony of the solid mass with a void but also provides a cosy sitting space for the guests. This is a common space so that people can interact with each other and can bond despite the cultural differences.
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PROGRAM: Gallery & Cafe
ABOUT THE PROJECT:
LOCATION: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
The project was conceived as a multipurpose platform for every kind of artistic pursuit. it was important not to limit it to fine arts, but include theatre, dance and music. It is a flexible and open design, much like the function of the centre. The brief took the shape of a two-storey, cubeshaped building, from which emerges a central courtyard, The circulation spaces, forms a street-like open connector, leading to the entrance with a garden, amphitheatre, boutique and cafe. The sense of openness and unobstructed movement is enhanced by the seamlessness resulting from a subtracted material palette—rough red plaster for the exterior walls, plain white for the inside walls, granite flooring of different finishes and birch ply on doors and windows. It is a 360° building with its staircase acting acts as the sculptural element assending to the galleries on the first floor. The design has been inspired by the atmosphere of the European promenades, where creativity is not restricted to any specific location but is everywhere. The fluid space is created to direct the visitors into an amphitheatre surrounded by landscape.
YEAR:
2015-2018
STATUS:
COMPLETED
SIZE:
Plot Size - 1,696 Sqmt Built Up - 246 Sqmt
CLIENT:
Purva Damani
ROLE:
Junior Architect -Detailing -Working Drawings -Execution
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Art Gallery
Cafe
Exhibition Space
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The window is divided into fixed, openable and louvers. The fixed window allows light to enter, while the louvers is provided for ventilation. To prevent insects from entering the window, it is covered with jali.
Exterior View from The Open Space near the Amphitheatre.
Here most of the outdoor functions like discussions, photography, sculpturing etc take place.
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Ample amount of spill out space is provided for various activities infront of the two galleries. They act as viewing points into the courts.
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PROGRAM: Residence
ABOUT THE PROJECT:
LOCATION: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
The brief of the clients was simple. They wanted an earthy house for their family which had recently shifted from the US. They have a daughter and a son who wanted their own rooms with private spillout spaces. Requirements was for cosy rooms requiring minimum mantainance. This gave rise to designing a house with each room having dedicated green spaces. The rooms in the ground floor were provided at different levels for continuous visual connect. The house was divided into four distinct zones with the main axis terminating at a staircase with a large window which provides a sence of seamlessness. This prevents the house from being confinded to the wall, as windows at differnt levels are placed to have a continuous connection with the sky.
YEAR:
2016-2018
STATUS:
COMPLETED
SIZE:
Plot Area- 575 Sqmt Built Up - 455 Sqmt
CLIENT:
Komal Sanchorwala
ROLE:
Junior Architect -Detailing -Working Drawings -Execution
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PROGRAM: Retrospective Exhibition
ABOUT THE PROJECT:
LOCATION: Shanghai, China
Shanghai’s Power Station of Art, Shanghai, had invited Sangath for its first ever Retrospective Exhibiton on the works of Balkrishna Doshi : Celebrating Habitat - The Real, the Virtual & the Imaginary. The exhibition showcased more than thirty pieces of his notable works, including personal and public housing, community projects, educational institution, urban planning and furniture design. Represented in multiple scales, these architecture projects aim to construct a philosophical retrospection of Doshi’s practice spanning 62 years, hoping to inspire young Chinese architects about the possibility of the application of modernist architecture in China, and at the same time, invite the audience to experience architecture as the celebration of habitat. The full-scale mock-ups helped to recreate the essence of the physical manifestation which helps to represent a new way connecting and generating new experiences.
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2017
STATUS:
COMPLETED
CLIENT:
Power Station Of Arts
TEAM:
Khushnu Panthaki Hoof (Curator) Sinali Lal Namrata Sah Nidhi Sharma Caterina Ribolia
ROLE:
Junior Architect -Working Drawings -Execution
The Real, The Virtual & The Imaginary
1:10 scale model of Hussain Doshi Gufa showing the construction process and technology used for the ferrocement structure.
A perspective model of Sangath. it helped to give a sense of spatial feel to the interior of the building.
Interactive models for the visitors to play with and make different permutation and combinations of the blocks
ar.sahnamrata@gmail.com +91 8866599423