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ARCHIT MATHUR Computational & Architectural Design Projects
ARCHIT MATHUR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER CURRICULUM VITAE 2020
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES DOB
22 November 1994 +44 7498519723
Rhinoceros
Revit
Adobe Indesign
Grasshopper
Autodesk CFD
Adobe Illustrator
Karamba
Autocad
Ladybug
V-Ray
Adobe Lightroom
Wallacei
Lumion
Adobe Premiere Pro
3D Sketchup
Adobe Photoshop
Structural analysis
archit2211@gmail.com
Environmental analysis Multi-objective optimization
PedSim
N7 0LY - London
Pedestrian mapping
EDUCATION Architectural Association School of Architecture, London Emergent Technologies and Design M.Arch 2019-2020
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, India B.Arch 2012-2017
WORKSHOPS Modern Materiality: Ar. Dean D’cruz, Goa CEASID Sustainable Architecture, Pune High Rise, Singapore Parametric and Computational Design: Winter School 2017-18, New Delhi
WORK EXPERIENCE Moodmaestro
https://www.moodmaestro.co.uk/_/moodrooms/t
FREELANCE INTERIOR DESIGNER SEPT 2018 - SEPT 2019
rat[LAB] Research in Architecture and Technology, New Delhi ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER OCT 2017 - SEPT 2018
99 Designs GRAPHIC DESIGNER MAY 2017 - SEPT 2017
Taliesyn Design, Bangalore JUNIOR ARCHITECT JUN E 2016- APRIL 2017
Multilevel Ecology, M.Arch Thesis, AA
Design II: EmTech
Robotic Fabrication, AA studio project
Gyanjyoti Public School, Rourkela
5 6 7 8 Zeal Restro Cafe, Noida
WADe Award Design
Farzi Cafe, Riyadh
Farzi Cafe, Mumbai
C O NTENTS
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Multi-level Ecology: M.Arch Dissertation, AA School of Architecture
Multilevel Ecology is an explor ation to de v elop a net w or k of multile v ele d open spaces in high-densit y urban environments. Exploring varying sets of urban conditions, this research proposes an integr ated response that generates spatially diverse public spaces. The work is contextualized in the urban area of Sai Ying Pun located in the city of Hong Kong. This multi-scalar approach addresses t h e p r o b l e m at t h e ur b a n a s w e l l a s th e lo c al s c ale e s t ab l i sh e s th e n e e d to accommodate a layered net wor k of recreation, culture and wellness.
Team: This design research is carried out in a group of three with teammates Yukie Takasu and Fun Yuen
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A Genetic Algorithm is designed with a multi-objec ti ve optimization tool , to create the network of open spaces based on quantitatively defined design decisions.
More green spaces directly accessible from public transit points and market
This is followed by a ser ies of post analysis that are performed on selected results in order to derive the favoured outcome.
FC 1: SOLAR EXPOSURE maximize solar exposure in summer FC 2: SOLAR EXPOSURE maximize solar exposure in winter
Connected space Important programmes Connectivity: high low
High pedestrian flow through large open spaces increases probability of social interaction
Connection possible connection point cloud
Size of open space: large
Access Point Types
medium small
Market (existing) MTR station entrance (existing) Block access point (variable) Water storage tank location candidate under the existing open space and the residue space
Enhancing connectivity by creating continuous links
Resillient network: Alternative routes if one node fails
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FC 3: ACCESSIBILITY OF MARKET maximize betweenness centrality at market node
FC 4: CONNECTING LARGER OPEN SPACE maximize connections of larger open spaces
FC 5: WATER STORAGE TANK minimize difference in tank capacity
Wind velocity analysis with CFD
Sky-view factor analysis
Sunlight hour analysis during the summer solstice
Shading analysis performed on for an analysis period for 14 hours
Pedestrian Simulation
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canopy
elevated walkway
permeable pavements
water collection
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DESIGN II: Research in Marine Architecture EmTech studio project
The project addresses the gradually rising sea level at Hoo Peninsula, UK; planning ahead for the next 100 years. Dynamic site conditions like these call for a dynamic s y stem in w hich design adapt s to the continually changing environment. This project tackles this issue by introducing a settlement str ategy that transitions from agriculture to mariculture as the water level rises. The settlement is planned to a thorough zoning based on predicted water-flow, ter r ain m or ph olo g y an d s oil t y p e for agriculture.
SITE FLOODING AT 50 YEAR MARK
SOIL TYPOLOGY
Team: This design research is carried out in a group of two with teammate Jia Wen Hu.
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Green Roof Rainwater Catchment
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Robotic Fabrication Studio Research, AA School of Architecture
At EmTech, we actively explore material specific robotic fabrication potential s. In this project, zinc metal is used, focussing on generative design, material computation and fabrication.
Panel Geometry
A ssembly techniques incor por ate t wo research fields, cur ve folding of sheet met al and r ob otic incr ement al she et forming. Large scale research prototypes were built to study and document the f ab r ic ati o n p otential of sh e et m et al . The final installation will be built at the BuroHappold terrace.
Global Geometry Mirror Planes
Mirrored Surfaces
Contribution: My role in this design research is physical limitation experimentation, fabrication and assembly of the components.
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Unrolled Geometry Displacement in Z-Direction
Fabrication and Assenmbly
M6 Stainless steel threaded rod (6mm)
Assembly Sequence
Typical Joint Detail
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GYAN JYOTI PUBLIC SCHOOL, ROURKELA Project at Taliesyn Design, Bangalore
The client’s brief asked for a design of a school run under the Central Board of Secondar y Education. The scope was to provide the client with the conceptual drawings. The school has been designed keeping the wholesome growth of students in mind. GPS Rourkela has been designed in a grid pattern, which was the core concept. Each of the four blocks has its own cour t yard, that wor ks as a buf fer and s p i l l- o u t a r e a . T h e l a n d s c a p e i s n ot just integr ated in the design but al so highlighted as the feature element in the grid concept. The wide corridors seamlessly blend into the open spaces which create a rhythm in transition of spaces. Though the school is divided into four separate blocks, the space is free-flowing with no barriers.
Contribution: I was involved in the core design team and was tasked to create the construction and presentation drawings and renderings.
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PLAN
SECTION 2
SECTION 1
NORTH - ELEVATION
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ZEAL RESTRO-BAR, NOIDA, INDIA Project at rat[LAB]
This project is visualized as a sophisticated r e s tr o -b ar w ith an ‘angul ar’ concept, breaking the norm that spaces with acute angles compromise on functionality. Since this is a compact space, the angular concept has been incor por ated w ith immense precision ensuring that there is no obstruction. The wooden facade is designed to enable easy maintenance access from the windows. I creates an interesting contrast with the Ar t Nouveau windows and seamlessly blends with the interiors.
Ver tical CNC cut member s, fixed over the glass panels
Br anding cut out of the ver tical CNC cut member s, fixed over the glass panels
Contribution: I was involved in the core design team and was tasked to create presentation drawings.
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VIP Lounge
First Floor
Entrance
Bar
ENTRANCE
BAR
GROUND FLOOR
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WADe Trophy Design Project at rat[LAB]
T he WA De trophy, designed by r at[L A B], embodies the team’s interest in contributing to the uplif ting platform for Women Architects, Artists and Design Entrepreneurs in Asia. The WADe trophy design stands like a scaled down model of a skyscraper, an artistically s tanding featur e of the closed let ter W, the trophy’s cur ve and parabolic flow are parametrically extracted to form a powerful design that embodies the visual meaning of victory. The spatial balance and slenderness are br ought in har mony to for m the per fec t division of weight when the trophy is held in hand. The sections are par ametrically extracted by contouring the surface profile.
Contr ibution: I w as involved in de signing and prototyping moulds for the trophy.
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FARZI CAFE, RIYADH Project at rat[LAB]
The space aligns with the character of luxurious spaces in Riyadh, which is why warm tones of gold and bronze dominated the colour palette. The feature element is a dynamic parametric chandelier that is located in the double height space and is suspended at level with the first floor slab. The chandelier is made parametrically on an organic free-flowing frame. A hundred triangular light fixtures made of brass are welded onto the frame, each with a progressively increasing rotation angle that has been calculated computationally.
A. Entrance B. Outdoor Seating C. Double Height Dining Area D. Dining Area E. Bar F: Lounge H: Toilet
PLAN
The chandelier installation is a harmonic amalgamation of visual fluidit y and traditional geometry. I h a v e w o r ke d o n t h i s p r o j e c t a s a n Architectural designer at rat[LAB].
C ontr ibution: I w as inv olve d in de signing the parametric chandelier computationally as well as fabricating it.
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SECTION
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FARZI CAFE, MUMBAI Project at rat[LAB]
1. DINING AREA 2. STAGE 3. BAR 4. SMOKING ROOM 5. STORE 6. LOUNGE AREA 7. ENTRY 8. CORRIDOR PASSAGE 9. CASH COUNTER
The restaurant was conceptualized to give an experience of dining under the large faux sunken boat surrounded by fluidic waves. Farzi CafĂŠ, Oberoi Mall, Goregaon will show the homecoming in Mumbai with a fresh breeze of spatial design. Parametric design methods and Computational design techniques are used to design the waves and symbolize a restaurant under the Mumbai sea. I h a v e w o r ke d o n t h i s p r o j e c t a s a n Architectural designer at rat[LAB].
PLAN
SECTION 1
Contribution: I was involved in the computational design and fabrication of the hardwood components that form the waves on the walls.
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SECTION 2
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The bar area and the stage are assembled piece b y p i e c e i n t i m b e r b o a r d s to f o r m a s c u l p te d feature element that sits amid the space as a large monolithic hull. The damask floor pattern in hand-crafted tiles was chosen to depict intricacy and connotation of the sea floor, with the warmth and welcoming aura of the city of Bombay. The complete restaurant is a story and comes across as an installation where the lighting is carefully designed to highlight the curvilinear ceiling and wall panels.
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