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CONTENTS orr elementary school

EDUCATIONAL

west elementary school

EDUCATIONAL

banneker high school

EDUCATIONAL

eaton elementary school

EDUCATIONAL

kennedy center for performing arts expansion

INSTITUTIONAL

hunters point-parcel a

MIXED USE HIGH RISE

hunters point-parcel b

MIXED USE HIGH RISE

shantigram township

RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE

transit oriented development guidelines

MASTER PLANNING

thunder valley regenarative community

MASTER PLANNING

singapore port redevelopment

MASTER PLANNING

sensungga urban redevelopment

MASTER PLANNING

chandni chowk redevelopment

MASTER PLANNING

amristar urban redevelopment

PLANNING & INSTITUTIONAL

gurgaon multiple housing

RESIDENTIAL HIGH RISE


Project Type Location Client Status Salient features

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Orr Elementary School Educational Washington DC Department of General Services / DC Public Schools In Construction ( due August 2019 ) 74000 sqft, 500 students, LEED Platinum (projected)

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Responsibilities:

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• Generation of design schemes and options, Material Selection • Development of graphics for design ideas and final scheme. • Development of Construction Documents ( SD, DD, GMP & IFC ) • On Site design support during construction (RFI’s respons generation) • Construction Administration, Submittal reviews, Shop drawings review, Quality Control

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first level plan

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second level plan

aerial view 01 gymnasium 02 solar panels 03 basketball courts 04 pre- k playground 05 library / media center

06 outdoor terrace 07 football field 08 bio retention pond 09 entrance 10 atrium

11 cafeteria 12 admin area 13 classrooms 14 mechanical area 15 service area 06 13

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perspective section

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third level plan


retractable canopy connection sketch

outdoor classroom retractable canopy design sketch

retractable canopy connection section

outdoor classroom construction photograph

stair, column, beam inter-relation sketchs

atrium construction photograph

atrium construction photograph


WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Type Location Client Status Salient features

Responsibilities:

: Educational : Washington DC : Department of General Services, DC Public Schools : Concept Design / Competition entry : Net Zero Project (Building & Site), 77000 sqft

•  Research and contextual analysis •  Generation of design schemes under Principal in charge guidance •  Development of graphics for design ideas and final scheme.

urban analysis

land use

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transit

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roads site plan 01 geothermal field 02 outdoor classroom 03 net zero learning landscape 04 solar panels 05 central court 06 main entrance 07 windmills 08 green roof

first level

second level

third level

public spaces


block analysis

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connections

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parking aerial view sustainable design strategies

wind

sun

stack effect

01 geothermal field 02 outdoor classroom 03 net zero learning landscape 04 solar panels 05 central court 06 main entrance 07 windmills 08 green roof

design concept sketches

bifurcated plan

cross axis

pinwheel

solar path

environment

courtyards


BANNEKER HIGH SCHOOL Type Location Client

: Educational : Washington DC : DGS/ DC Public Schools

DESIGN CONCEPT SCHEME OPTIONS

Responsibilities:

•  Research and contextual analysis •  Generated multiple concept schemes for review •  Generation of base data for drawings •  Development of 3d model for laser printing

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10th street promenade Basketball Courts Skate Park Dog Park Shaw Park Pocket Park

07  School Entry 08  School Building 09  Banneker Hill 10 Slope 11 Forum 12  Dinning Terrace

13 Lawn 14  Site Entrance 15  Faculty & Parking Garage Entrance 16  Alley Entrance

site plan

school in garden sceme


DESIGN CONCEPT A DISTRIBUTED APPROACH TO BUILDING PLANNING In the ideal, a student’s secondary educational career is a journey that prepares them to become a lifelong learner. Our study seeks to express that journey in how the spaces are distributed and organized – distributed but grouped to foster interdisciplinary learning and connections. The broad and diversely programmed central stair, the building’s literal and metaphorical spine greets the student upon entry and provides a path through the building AND their educational experience.

distributed planning axonometeric view

stairs as education pathway

EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY The stair connects all levels of the building with a clear path that also functions as an active, programmable element while linking uses on each floor and between floor. The stair is designed to provide stadium seating and breakout space for students (and faculty) at each floor thereby acting as a hub for each floor / academic neighborhood.


EATON ELEMENTRY SCHOOL Type : Educational Location : Washington DC Client : DGS/ DC Public Schools Status : Concept Design / Winning Competition entry Salient features : Addition, Historic Preservation, Net Zero Building, Re-programming

Responsibilities:

•  Research and contextual analysis •  Generation of design schemes under Principal in charge guidance •  Development of graphics for design ideas and final scheme.

concept design parti diagrams

lower level plan

first level plan

second level plan

site plan

third level plan


sustainability design strategies

perspective section - ventilation

ventilation design concept sketch

spatial relationship diagrams

proposed addition section

s-w aerial view

n-e aerial view

entrance view

aerial view


JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMANCE ARTS EXPANSION In his final State of the Union address, President Kennedy said “to further the appreciation of culture among all the people… to increase respect for the creative individual, to widen participation by all the processes and fulfillments of art—this is one of the fascinating challenges of these days.” As the living memorial that bears his name, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts fulfills this vital mission by presenting and producing the best of the performing arts, supporting the creation of new works, and providing innovative and comprehensive arts education to millions of people across the country. As the institution enters its fifth decade, the Expansion Project will be a place where the community can engage and interact with artists and their creative output in inspired and meaningful ways, across the full spectrum of the creative process. Much-needed rehearsal, education, and a variety of flexible indoor and outdoor spaces will allow the Center to continue to play a national and global leadership role in providing artistic, cultural, and enrichment opportunities for all.

Responsibilities:

aerial view © steven holl architects

•  Lead the team work on the technical drawings for site area and landscape. •  Co-ordinated various services for the proposal with consultants. •  Worked on Facade and landscape co-ordination and technical drawings. •  Generated drawings sets for Design Development and 100% construction as part of the team. •  Research and use of advanced BIM softwares (Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo) to document and update dynamic, complex and challenging geometery as designed by Steven Holl Architects


Site Plan


PLAN

DETAILS

3d canopy view 02

Canopy Plan

3d canopy view 02


TYPICAL SITE DETAILS

exterior light fixture type 01

manhole cover 01

green roof vault section detail

green roof vault bottom detail

exterior light fixture type 02

manhole cover 02

exterior bench front elevation

manhole cover 03

exterior light fixture type 03

exterior bench side elevation

exterior light fixture type 04


HUNTERS POINT SOUTH - PARCEL A Hunters Point South Parcel -A, is a part of first phase development by the city of new york to provide affordable housing along with basic amenities like school, commercial and retail space. This building is part of the same development in Queens, New York.

Responsibilities :

•  Lead the team work on the technical drawings for submission to various NYC agencies like Deptt of Buildings and HPD as job captain. •  Co-ordinated various services for the proposal. •  Worked on Facade co-ordination and technical drawings. •  Generated drawings sets for Design Development and 100% construction as part of the team.

The building has been Designed by the SHOP architects and ILA is the Architect of the record. The basic area program of the building is as follow: Floor Area: Commercial: Residential: No. of Units:

548,500 sf 13,766 sf 534,775 sf 619

The scpe of work was to prepare schematic design options, co-ordinate services during design development and generate construction documents .All the work was done using Autodesk Revit.

zoning calculations


DETAILS east elevation

west elevation

PLAN typical floor plan


DETAILS Stair Section

PLAN Slab Edge Plan - First Floor


DETAILS bathroom details

PLAN reflected cieling plan - first floor


HUNTERS POINT SOUTH - PARCEL B Hunters Point South Parcel -B, is a part of first phase development by the city of new york to provide affordable housing along with basic amenities like school, commercial and retail space. This building is part of the same development in Queens, New York.

Responsibilities:

•  Worked on the technical drawings for submission to various NYC agencies like Deptt of Buildings and HPD as intermediate Architect. •  Co-ordinated various services for the proposal. •  Worked on Facade co-ordination and technical drawings. •  Generated drawings sets for Schematic Design, Design Development and 100% construction as part of the team.

The basic area program of the building is as follow: Floor Area: Commercial: Residential: No. of Units:

283,039 sf 2937 sf 275,296 sf 306

axonometric view

site plan


DETAILS stair section

Stair Landing Detail

PLAN typical floor plan


DETAILS Kitchen Details

PLAN Reflected Cieling Plan - First Floor Plan


DETAILS exterior wall section

ELEVATIONS bulkhead elevations


SHANTIGRAM TOWNSHIP Shantigram is a sub urban development proposal for a developing group by the name of Adani group. This design proposal was an entry to the competition held by Adani group for the design of Luxurious single family houses and High rise Multi family residential buildings along with amenities like golf course, club house and commercial area. The pupose of the proposal was to create a thriving residential area with ample amenities and open spaces. The three important approaches towards the design of the Master Plan were : •  1. To provide space for maximum no. residences to support the retail and offices in the central hub of the sub urban development. •  2. To create open spaces that are flexible in their usage and also serve as green infrastructure. •  3. To respect the desire for privacy in residential area, while allowing for permeability to enhance social interaction between the residents. This combined approach will help in developing a residential area that could successfully support the central hub and make the sub-urban development in shantigram an economically and urbanizistically vibrant central hub.

Responsibilities: •  Worked on the MasterPlan proposal under supervision of Firm Principal as Project Architect/ Urban Designer. •  Designed the layouts for the Villa’s and High Rise Residential Buildings as Project Lead. •  Lead the team for the preparation of presentation drawings. •  Co-ordinated various services for the proposal till design development phase.

master plan DESIGN PROPOSAL


DESIGN STRATEGIES

Golf Course extends into the residential area as landscape to provide a Central pedestrian spcaes provided in intergrated open spaces with feel of open green spaces for the Villas flexible use and social interaction.

Elegance Villa’s along the road in controlled green Landscape.

Infinium Villas on the Northern side of the Golf Course.

Iconic Towers at the entry to symbolize entrance and provide a sense of direction.

MODEL PHOTOGRAPHS

High Rise Multi-family towers on the North Side with central greens and view of the Golf Course.


DESIGN PROPOSAL- HIGH RISE RESIDENTIAL

view from central green & amenities space

ground floor plan

typical cluster plan

view from main road & entrance

typical penthouse plan @ lower level

typical penthouse plan @ upper level

bird’s eye view


DESIGN PROPOSAL- SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL Ambience villa

Infinium villa

Elegance villa

ambeince villa street elevation

first floor plan

second floor plan

basement level plan

first floor plan

second floor plan

basement level plan

first floor plan

second floor plan

basement level plan

infinium villa street elevation

elegance villa street elevation


TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES

transit oriented development is not:

transit oriented development is:

Over the last decade, Kansas City has begun to transform its Downtown into a vibrant and mixed-use neighborhood. Baby boomers and millennials alike are looking to live in places that are walkable and have a strong sense of community. As Downtown Kansas City continues to develop in general and in particular along the new streetcar line, special attention needs to be paid to new development in order to ensure that their overall design supports this significant public investment and contributes to the attractiveness and energy of Downtown. The TOD Policy will provide a foundation to guide both public and private investment at transit stops and along transit corridors. The initiatives in this document range from high-level citywide policy recommendations to specific design standards and the reprioritization of the City’s capital improvement program. The TOD Policy is intended to apply to all potential TOD locations citywide and for all modes of transit (bus, streetcar, and other rail). It is designed to assist with the implementation of existing recommendations in adopted City plans and provide a coherent vision for leveraging transit investments throughout the city.

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Responsibilities:

Connectivity

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•  Generated guidelines for transit oriented development. •  Created spatial guidelines for open public spaces. •  Generated graphics for guidelines book.

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KANSAS CITY’S DEVELOPMENT FORM FRAMEWORK


DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS

amenity zone

mobility zone

frontage zone

Seating

landscaping, bicycle, transit, and parking zone

traffic zone

Parking as an Element of a Multi-Modal Street In addition to providing quick and convenient access to buildings oriented to the street, street parking can be used to protect bicyclists and pedestrians from moving traffic, as shown above.

Shade Canopy/ Weather Protection

Information Integration with Sidewalk and Public Space Design transit facilities that thoughtfully integrate into sidewalks and public spaces, in order to enhance the experience for transit users.

Flexible and Dynamic Streets Design streets in TOD areas as dynamic, diverse, flexible places that accommodate a variety of uses, programming and activities in addition to their mobility functions. Streets that can accommodate a range of uses, activities, and interactions support a more active environment throughout the day. Accommodating a variety of uses and experiences on streets can enhance the pedestrian experience and overall livability of TOD areas, and thereby increase the desirability and viability of transit use. In station area planning or review of transit-oriented development, the City should encourage streets that are flexible and multi-purpose, particularly in major destinations and high Private Use Area activity locations. If sidewalk space allows, allow the use of this space for cafĂŠs, performers, and food vendors, which contribute to the pedestrian experience.

Mobility Area Should stay clear of any obstructions from other uses like cafe, performances, food trucks, or sitting


DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS

Dynamic and Flexible Spaces Design public spaces as dynamic, diverse, flexible places that accommodate a variety of uses, programming and activities.

Transportation Amenities Where integrated with transit facilities, design public spaces to include amenities such as bike racks, lockers, ticket kiosks, or other amenities that support the use of transit and greater mobility in general.


THUNDER VALLEY REGENERATIVE COMMUNITY CHALLENGES The Thunder Valley Regenerative Community Plan was one of the first initiatives to move forward to implementation from the previously adopted Oyate Omnicye | Ogala Lakota Regional Plan for the Pine Ridge Reservation. The goal of the Thunder Valley Regenerative Community is to create a sustainable and interconnected community that provides better housing, places for business to thrive and a healthy supportive environment for youth, elderly and families. The community is envisioned as a living laboratory to build skills, knowledge and capacity for residents. This project explores and refines new ways of living that build on traditional Lakota values to develop innovative, homegrown Native solutions. Through the process of engaging the community in an informed dialogue of discovery led to a huge vision – the vision of a planned community with the highest performance goals of any community in America: 100% water reclamation, 100% energy generation – one of the first net zero energy communities in North America, located at ground zero for poverty.

Responsibilities:

Loss of Land over time

•  Generated Design Options for Masterplan. •  Generated graphics for stakeholder meetings. •  Generated graphics for Detail Project Report.

Historic Timeline of Lakotas


THE BIG IDEA

aerial view


THE DESIGN CONCEPT The design for this regenerative community looks to traditional Lakota geometries and community values for its form as well as modern day practices for compact cooperative communities. There are three circles of single family homes, with each circle having 7 homes. The number 7 represents the seven sacred ceremonies of the Lakota people. These circles and the larger circle containing the commercial district and pow wow grounds open to the east. A green spine corridor connects the homes to the marketplaces, daycare, gym and school. The four directions provide primary ordering system for the circulation as well allow for passive solar orientation of each space.

the geometery


MASTER PLAN The programs and spaces occuring within Thunder Valley Regenerative Community will connect to many of the regional initiatives and inform an integrated system of solutions to address the root challenges.

system approach : root solution


TANJONG PORT REDEVELOPMENT

DESIGN PROPOSAL

A master plan for the site includes a clearly stated vision set of urban design principles; framework plan; 3-D urban morphology model; the urban systems and performance, urban design code that described spatial/building /landscape and infrastructural typologies and character; and public realm was developed as an understanding and result of the research. The main ideas for the new development were categorised in four categories of “Site”, “Infrastructure as an Amenity”, “ Sculpted Urban Fabric” and “Natural Systems”. Responsibilities: •  Research and contextual analysis •  Generation of design ideas and design strategies •  Development of masterplan, graphics for ideas and strategies and focus area design and renderings

aerial view of the proposal-masterplan

aerial view of the proposal-central buisness district

aerial view of the proposal- central island

master plan

natural water filteration at central island


DESIGN IDEAS Infrastructure as Amenity

Site

edge

history

energy

green view

connections

Sculpted Urban Fabric

blue view

view

community

Natural Systems

density

water use

transporttion

DESIGN STRATEGIES

edge

green view

view

water use

history

connections

community

water transporttion

energy

blue view

density

climate

climate


SENSUNGGA DESIGN COMPETITION Project : Sensungga Design Competition Type : Urban Renewal Design Competition Location : Seoul, South Korea Status : Concept Design

The design concept for the proposal was to surgically inject a middle ground in dense urban fabric by using existing constraints, that would infuse green infrastructure, better connections and public spaces that will help in reviving the culture and economy of a derilict neighborhood.

Responsibilities:

•  Research and contextual analysis •  Generation of design ideas and design strategies •  Development of masterplan, graphics for ideas and strategies and focus area design and axonometrics

failing column

failing beam

distribute load

arches per need

STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT STRATEGIES

site plan


cheonggye ru placemaking concept

culji plaza placemaking concept


URBAN REDEVELOPMENT-CHANDNI CHOWK Chandni Chowk is the main street of shahjahanabad, the old city of delhi made by mughal emperor shah jahan in 1600. Over the years the city and the road has changed from a mixed use development to commercial use with few residential buildings. Ministry of Science and Technology in partnership with Muncipal Corporation of Delhi started the project to redevelop the historic street with objectives to create pedestrian friendly environment, conserving heritage and starting an outreach programme focusing on capacity building for heritage of shahjahanabad. This 1.3km stretch was the pilot project for the whole area, and included understanding of service areas for commercial activity and development of the commercial sector along with increase in residential component of the area. This area is rich in terms of heritage, with many national heritage monuments and centers of religious importance located in the vicinity.

PRESENT DAY TYPICAL STRETCH

Existing Situation Plan at Typical Stretch

Exponential Increase in no. of Markets at Present

Existing Section of Typical Stretch


DESIGN STRATEGIES Street Zoning - Design Options

Pavement Zones

Option 1 :Wider footpath on one side Double Lane Street on one side

Traffic Circulation at Regional scale

Proposed Intermodal Exchange system

Segregating Dedicated and Mixed Traffic

Primary Modal Interchange Motorised Traffic and Parking

Option 2 :Wider footpath on both side Double Lane Street in Middle

Secondary Modal Interchange Pedestrian Zones

Option 3 :Central Pedestrian Spine Double Lane Street on Either Side

Hawking Zones

Non Motorised Traffic Movement

Kerb and Ramp

Public Transport

Tertiary Modal Interchange


DESIGN PROPOSAL

Typical Stretch

Fatehpuir Plaza

Town Hall Plaza

Red Fort Plaza

Proposed Plan at Typical Stretch

Proposed Plan at Fatehpuri Mosque

Proposed Plan at Town Hall

Proposed Plan at Red Fort

Proposed Section of Typical Stretch


PROPOSED STREET FURNITITURE


AMRITSAR URBAN REDEVELOPMENT

The project has been initiated by the government of punjab to revitalize the urban core of old city of amritsar from tourism point of view. Old city is home to the golden temple, the most important shrine of sikhism and jaliawala bagh, an area of national importance. The project was started by finding the potential and hurdles in development specifically in inner core areas of the old city. an urban revitalization study was done which proposed 4 different projects for the comprehensive redevelopment. the next step was to integrate all the projects with each other for the overall development of the area. As a result of the findings it was decided to introduce bus routes in such way so as to connect all the important areas and also to serve the community as a part of city public transport system. The old city has 4 gates, part of the old city wall that has long been destroyed. these gates are located on major roundabouts around the old city. This gates were remeasured and the extent of damages was recorded and conservation team developed the plan for the restoration of these gates. A new proposal was given for correcting the roundabouts geometery and make the areas around them more pedestrian friendly, along with better signage system and street furniture. Artifacts and statues were installed on roundabouts for unique identity of the areas. Town hall which is currently being used as local law enforcement agency’s office, was proposed to be converted into a collection point for all the tourists, because of to its proximity to both the golden temple and jaliawala bagh. The renovated town hall will house galleries, food courts, tourist information center while functioning as a heritage monument showcasing the historical architecture of the old city.

urban revitalisation plan DESIGN STRATEGIES


DESIGN PROPOSAL-GATES

haathi gate

haathi gate view

hall gate

lahori gate

hall gate view

lahori gate view

haathi gate section


DESIGN PROPOSAL- TOWNHALL

site plan

ground floor plan

basement plan

first floor plan


DESIGN PROPOSAL- TOWNHALL

internal gallery view

sunken court view

connecting gallery view

section through amphitheater

entrance view

section through museum

food court view


GURGAON HOUSING COMPLEX The sense of ownership, identity and individuality is gradually losing its role from the design process in the fast growing Housing market of India. This not only affects the built mass but is also affecting the open spaces. Large group of Tall monotonous residential buildings with common, closed greens is further secluding the users from the common areas which are rapidly losing there importance as social and cultural center for the community. The project was an in depth research about the usage of spaces on individual basis as well as a community in a multiple apartment complex and the ways to attain a balance between a housing unit which is an extreme private space with large community spaces which are on the far extreme of public spaces spectrum. The Housing semester in school gave us an opportunity to research in issues pertaining to Housing in India and we as a group of three chose to pursue the issue of social, community and personal identity of spaces in conjunction with design of multiple apartments in Gurgaon, Haryana.

site plan

central axis

architectural expression and geometry

central green space

community voids


IDEAS DESIGN STRATEGIES

Community Voids The degree of individual and community identity varies from culture to culture. In India, the sense of community spaces CONCEPT is not strong and such spaces end up being piled with garbage or turn into large, barren open spaces which fail to link up the housing units. To inculcate a sense of community identity, it becomes important to ‘privatize’ the community greens into smaller community spaces with 6-8 units per floor ‘owning’ it. The people who use the space are able to relate to the scale and develop a sense of responsibility as a collective group.

Pattern and Geometry

Axis and View

The shape and the general appearance of a cluster must make it stand out as an easily identifiable entity, so that it can become the personalized property of the families that live there. Need for identity in the dwelling appears to be a basic human need. The form of the housing is punctuated with community voids which form the hub of every cluster and provide an essential outdoor space which can also be used for community gatherings. These punctures in the housing mass also create a rich visual experience.


CLIMATIC ANALYSIS Climate Responsive Architectural Geometry

the voids puncture the mass of the housing,letting in sunlight during winters

lovers to screen against harsh s-w sun

“The sun doesn’t stand still, it goes round in an arc, changes every moment of the day, and from one day to next. If we were to make arrangement of houses that took this fact into consideration, then through response to the function, one would arrive at the most complex and visual arrangement in space .”


VIEWS

PLANS

View of Upper level Penthouse

View of Lower level Penthouse

Plan at Penthouse Lower Level

Plan at Penthouse Upper Level

3 Bedroom Apartment with CommunitySpace

2 and 3 Bedroom Apartment Plan

View of 3 Bedroom Apartments

View of 2 Bedroom Apartments


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