Selected Professional Projects 2020-2023
Arushi Singhal
Arushi Singhal Architectural Designer Hello! I am a enthusiastic young architect who seeks interest in designing sustainable urban environments with an aim to bring positive impact on lives of people and communities around me. Throughout the discourse of my journey I have tried to seek answers about how can we sensitively design better urban environments, which are context specific and user centric. I am passionate about working at the intersection of architecture and technology to leverage design solutions that are optimised and innovative.
+1-857-763-8044 Mobile arushi.singhal@the-bac.edu Mail www.linkedin.com/in/arushi-singhal-a3b963173/ LinkedIn 374 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 Address
Education
Work Experience
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2023-2025 Candidate for Masters of Architecture Boston Archtectural College, MA
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2015 - 2020 Bachelors of Architecture Hons. School of Planning & Architecture, Bhopal
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Skills Graphics: Adobe Suite | MS Office Suite | Bluebeam
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Drawing/ BIM: AutoCAD | Revit | BIM360 3D Modelleing: Sketchup | Rhino | Grasshopper
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3D Visualisation: Enscape | Twinmotion | Lumion Mapping: QGIS | Mapbox •
Interests Urban Sketching, Nature & Heritage walks, Water colouring, Journal Writing
Languages
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Hindi, English, French, Sign Language
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Re-activating the in-between - Understanding the future of mixed use in Indian Urbanscape, Gensler Research Institute (Team Leader) Understanding self-sustainable communities: through an environmental aspect, SPA Bhopal Academic Research Semester IX Exploring Sustainable vertical Urbanism as an approach to redesign High Rise Buildings, SPA Bhopal Academic Research Semester X
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BAC NOMAS (Member) Urban Sketchers Group - New Delhi, Bangalore, Boston (Participant Member) Emblema Designs (Senior Graphic Designer) Invertonomics Foundation (Volunteer) Humans of SPA Bhopal (Social Media Strategist)
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Gensler, Bangalore
Technical Designer July 2021 – August 2023 (2 years) Collaborated with teams in Asia Pacific and United states from start to finish project cycles, remotely communicating with diverse international teams for every new project. Collaborated on design and conceptualisation for modular affordable housing, Office to residential conversions, High rise residential buildings and mixed-use retail centers. Gained proficiency in BIM workflows - cloud collaboration, model sharing & coordination, initiated BIM file setup on projects, guided internal team and consultants to follow the workflow. Contributed as a key team member on the design development for a confidential luxury residential High Rise project in Bangkok involving design conceptualization, presentation visuals, schematic design documentation. Achieved an International Research Grant from Gensler Research Institute, Led the team for preparing research framework, arranging case studies and reviewing final results. Represented the Bangalore office for Gensler DE&I Community, organised sign language workshops during studio meetings.
DESIGN FORUM INTERNATIONAL (DFI), New Delhi
‘Renowned firm in New Delhi with expertise in Public Infrastructure & Institutional projects’ Design Architect Aug 2020 – July 2021 (1 Year)
Worked on new design proposal presentations within small teams mentored by the Principal architect. Some winning projects include - Delhi Streetscaping, Delhi Cyclewalk, National Sports University, Manipur. Gained experience in Urban design and masterplanning projects for government and private clients. Managed small project teams with interns for preparing presentation drawings, pre-design analysis, site visits etc.
DESIGN FORUM INTERNATIONAL (DFI), New Delhi
Architectural Intern Jan 2019–June 2019 (6 months)
Collaborated on a leading 51 acre Educational Campus design project in New Delhi with the project architect. Assisted in preparation of working drawings, coordination with consultants, arranging materials from vendors etc. Accredited as ‘Best Intern’ for the term at the end of the tenure, received a pre placement offer.
CONTENTS
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Hybrid: Integrated Mixed Use Hub Undergraduate Thesis | Vertical Mixed Use Complex Sanjay Lake, New Delhi
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Magnolias Benchakitti
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Blox
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Lotus Retail Store
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Delhi Streetscaping
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Re-activating the In-between:
High Rise - Branded residences and hotel Bangkok, Thailand
Conversion of office to residential + Modular Construction Atlanta, Georgia
Mixed use community retail center Yala, Thailand
PWD Delhi Roads Project New Delhi
The future of mixed-use Urbanscape in India Gensler Research Institute | Research grant award
Arushi Singhal
Architecture + Design
HYBRID
Integrated Mixed Use Complex, Sanjay Lake, New Delhi Undergraduate Thesis | Individual School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, India July 2020
By the year 2050, 66% of the global population is estimated to be living in dense urban agglomerations. Owing to this increasing density, urban sprawl and land scarcity, a high rise building is considered as the most economic building form. The current planning model of our cities segregates areas to live and work, leading to increased dependence on cars, long commuting hours and degraded quality of life. Mono- functional mega towers dominate the skyline of Indian cities, which stand in complete isolation from surrounding creating a social and physical disconnect. This thesis attempts to rethink and reimagine how can we design these tall buildings which re-energise a sense of community and social coherence and becomes a part of the city. The idea is to design a vertical hybrid from a three dimensional perspective, that combines a variety of functions, integrate public and social spaces on upper levels, to create a dynamic and vibrant 24x7 active space where a diverse user group can live, work, play in an integrated environment.
01/05
Integrated Mixed Use Complex
Arushi Singhal
Architecture + Design
01/05
Integrated Mixed Use Complex
Arushi Singhal
Architecture + Design
01/05
Integrated Mixed Use Complex
Arushi Singhal
Architecture + Design
01/05
Integrated Mixed Use Complex
View of outdoor cafes aligned to activate the lake front Render Produced on Revit + Twinmmotion
View of plaza, acting as a node for all public activity Render Produced on Revit + Twinmmotion
Arushi Singhal
Architecture + Design
Typical Block Tower Typology
Cut Fill to create terraces
More Green and Landscape integration
Integration of green ramps
01/05
Shifting Block to emphasize frontage
Activation of spaces along lake front
Integrated Mixed Use Complex
Office Floors
4th Floor - Service
5th Floor - Office
6th Floor - Office
7th Floor - Office
8th Floor - Office
9th Floor - Amenities + Terrace
10th Floor - Office
11th Floor - Office + Terrace
Arushi Singhal
Architecture + Design
Facade Details Optimising the building envelope with low u- value materials, for better performance to heat reflection during summers and absorbtion during winters. the continous spiral rap on the south side acts as a thermal buffer for the building mass and helps to add greenery on vertical levels.
01/05
Integrated Mixed Use Complex
Arushi Singhal
Architecture + Design
THE MAGNOLIAS Branded Luxury Hotel and Residences Professional, Gensler Confidential project Phase: Concept Design to schematic design Team (5) : John Jourden, Chakkrit, Kirk Ellis, Arushi Singhal, Evan Ahn, Minjae Kim February 2023 - August 2023
The vision for the highrise residential and hospitality tower in Bangkok was to create a timeless and iconic landmark that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Thailand. Inspired by the mythological Himmapan forest and the graceful Kinnaree, our design seeks to harmoniously blend tradition and modernity, beauty and function, and nature and urbanity. Designing a tower that is both a tribute to Thai mythology and is a modern architectural marvel that refines the values of urban living, while promoting a healthy, carbon neutral lifestyle. The tower will serve as a symbol of the timeless beauty and rich cultural heritage of Thailand, while also offering a luxurious and immersive experience for residents and guests alike. My Role: I was involved in this project from concept design until detail design development. Part of the core design team starting with initial project understanding and analysis, responsible for developing multiple facade design options using rhino and grasshopper, followed by planning schemes, core design options, resolving vertical circulation and functional stack as per area distribution using rhino to revit interoperability workflows.
02/05
The Magnolias - branded residences and hotel
The solar envelope of the site drives the form of the tower
The maximum solar radiation is received on the western and southern faces
Layering Volumes in the crown region as per the solar envelope of the site
Creating stepping as a response to maximising views towards the park
Emphasising the concept image of Kinnaree’s wings by accentuating verticality with different materials
Respond to the park views by introducing balconies and integrating green for every hotel and resi unit
Arushi Singhal
Architecture + Design
Program Stack The program stack has been arranged to provide the expansive forest views to all the hotel and residential units. Contains (63) sixty-three luxury residential units ranging between 450sqm to 1100sqm, and (60) sixty hotel keys with rooms ranging from 60sqm to 400sqm. Segregated amenities offer an exclusive experience to both hotel and residential users.
SITE 5,584 sqm. MAX FAR 10 MAX GFA
67,000 sqm.
Residential Area
33,500 sqm.
Hotel Area
8,500 sqm.
Amenities Area
11,000 sqm.
Parking + Service Area
14,000 sqm.
PENTHOUSE
SKY BAR RESIDENTIAL AMENITY 2 FLOORS
RESIDENTIAL BLOCK 20 FLOORS
HOTEL ROOMS 8 FLOORS WELLNESS CLUB 4 FLOORS HOTEL AMENITY 2 FLOORS LOBBY
All Diagrams developed in Rhino + Illustrator 02/05
The Magnolias - branded residences and hotel
RMU MDB
2800
UP
CAR LIFT 01
CAR LIFT 02
CAR LIFT 03
CAR LIFT 04
4500
140 m²
HOTEL LOBBY 313 m²
RESIDENTIAL LOBBY
CAFE 150 m²
Level 01 - Entrance Lobby Floor
ROOM 61 m²
ROOM 59 m²
6000
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ROOM 57 m²
PARKING 880 m²
HOUSEKEEPING
ROOM
70 m²
52 m²
ROOM 52 m²
ROOM 52 m²
CLUB 566 m²
JR. SUITE 81 m²
JR. SUITE 76 m²
Level 05-12 - Typical Hotel + Amenity Floor
RESI UNIT 473 m²
RESI UNIT 457 m²
FIRE CORRIDOR
RESI UNIT 432 m²
Level 14 - 29 - Typical Residential Floor Arushi Singhal
Floor Plans and section developed in Revit Architecture + Design
Section AA’ 02/05
The Magnolias - branded residences and hotel
Hotel Amenity Experience The lower stack of the tower houses a range of luxurious hotel amenities, including park-facing restaurants with stunning views, modern meeting rooms, a serene wellness and spa facility, a fully-equipped fitness center, and inviting lounge areas. The design seamlessly blends with the surrounding park landscape, featuring harmonious elements of natural materials and contemporary aesthetics.
Level 03 - Hotel amenity 01
Arushi Singhal
Level 04 - Hotel amenity 02
Architecture + Design
The drop off canopy, shaped in form of three soft petals of the Magnolia flower creates a warm sense of arrival experience.
The double heighted Hotel amenity enjoys a forest facing infinity pool, seamless integration of indoor and outdoors amidst the busy city. 02/05
The Magnolias - branded residences and hotel
Top of Crown Arrangement The Top form of the tower is driven by the sloping solar envelope of the site contraints, which recedes the building profile after level 31 to level 39. The top of the tower enjoys the 360 view of the Bangkok skyline, being a strategic choice for placing high revenue generating functions like a member only exclusive club and penthouses to offer a luxury experience.
RESI AMENITY 1223 m²
FIRE CORRIDOR
Axonometric developed in Rhino + photoshop
Level 31, 32 - Residential Amenity
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Level 33 - Exclusive Club
Level 36, 37 - Penthouse
HELIPAD
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JR. PENTHOUSE EXCLUSIVE CLUB
RESI AMENITY
02/05
The Magnolias - branded residences and hotel
Arushi Singhal
Architecture + Design
BLOX
Office to residential conversion + Modular Residential Construction Atlanta, Georgia Gensler - Atlanta, Houston, Bangalore Phase - Schematic Design to Issue for Permit Team - Arushi Singhal, Kristin Pitts, Adrian Tejada, Shawna Vorhes, Brooks Howell, Tim Vuong, Huy Nguyen January - July 2022
“The most sustainable building is the one that is already built.” - Carl Elefante With increasing conversations on minimizing carbon emissions, optimizing the life cycle of buildings, and changing ways of living in a postpandemic world - adaptive reuse of office buildings for residential use is becoming an efficient choice of how we intend to develop housing in the future. The project is to convert an old 1970s office building into a mixed-use office cum residential building by preserving the existing structure and adding a mix of 150 new units. We are working with the constraints of the pre-existing structural system to test different iterations for arranging the residential units efficiently, analyzing the extent of demolition of existing services and modifications required to cater to increased occupancy and changed use. In addition to the existing building, we worked on adding new towers based on a modular construction system. The idea is to revolutionize the mass production of housing by optimizing the construction workflows and timelines to reinvent multifamily housing communities. It utilizes proprietary concrete form-based technology to build the structure, followed by assembling prefabricated bathroom, kitchen, and wall assemblies on site.
03/05
Blox - Office to residential conversion
PART 1 - Converting Existing Office Building to Residential Ofice Building from 1970s with intact structural stability and facade system, Optimum floor to floor heights and column grids to be used for residential conversion
Demoliton Srategy Remove all existing partitions, doors, frames, millwork and gyp ceiling tiles. Remove all mechanical, electrical, and plmbing systems including existing washrooms to make room for new system installation.
Existing facade system and structural system - column, slab, to be retained Vertical shafts, fire risers, lifts and staircase to be retained.
Arushi Singhal
Architecture + Design
New Program Strategy The south wing converted to residential with total of 150 new units, providing a mix of 1 Bed, 2 Bed and 1Bed+ 1 Den units. While the north wing will be refurbished for new office space an central atrium acts as a communal space for all. Exploded Diagram developed in Revit + Photoshop
Cast in Place concrete system
Level 02 - 05 : Office + Residential
2 BED + 2 BATH 1 BED + 1 DEN + 1 BATH 1 BED + 1 BATH (T1) 1 BED + 1 BATH (T2) STUDIO OFICE
Level 01 : Amenity + Residential
03/05
Blox - Office to residential conversion
PART 1 - Converting Existing Office Building to Residential We utilised the Gensler office to residential conversion tool to analyse the potential of the existing office building to function for residential use. The overall building form, building envelope, existing floor plate shape, core location and existing ceiling height evaluations make this building a suitable choice for residential conversion. The existing floor height provide generous clear height of 10’ after factoring space for running cables and ducts, which more than most newly constructed towers. Section Diagram developed in Revit + Photoshop
Chiller + Cooling tower Gas water heaters
Emergency power generators
Fire pump room
Retaining circulation + service core for office block
Arushi Singhal
Architecture + Design
Site Context 10%
Floor Plate 30%
Servicing 20%
Natural Lighting and Ventilation
Envelope 10%
Building Form 30%
Kitchen Exhaust through perimeter
In-suite washer dryer
03/05
Blox - Office to residential conversion
PART 2 - New Modular Residential Units Involves assembly of prefabricated modules/ pods from the factory on site. These pre fabricated pods are inserted into each unit through a 8’ wide door opening, followed by fixing the metal stud systems on the concrete base structure.
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1BD MODULAR UNIT 620 sqft.
01 BATHROOM POD
02 WALK IN CLOSET
03 WASHER-DRYER
04 KITCHEN POD
05 WALL ASSEMBLY
06 DOOR ASSEMBLY
Arushi Singhal
Architecture + Design
2 BD MODULAR UNIT 870 sqft.
3 BD MODULAR UNIT 1050 sqft.
03/05
Blox - Office to residential conversion
01 CONSTRUCTION PLANS - TYPICAL TOWER
02 ELEVATION 01 Technical Drawings developed in revit
Arushi Singhal
Architecture + Design
03 BALCONY PLAN DETAIL @ STUCCO & PERF PANEL RAILING
04 PLAN DETAIL @ STUCCO & PERF PANEL RAILING
05 PLAN DETAIL @ METAL PANEL & PERF PANEL RAILING
03/05
Blox - Office to residential conversion
Arushi Singhal
Architecture + Design
THE CONFLUENCE
Community Retail Center Yala, Thailand Gensler - Singapore, Bangalore Project Phase - Concept Design Team (3) - Carlos Gerhard, Arushi Singhal, Jean Lee, Rachel Lau October - November 2022
The proposed project aims to establish a vibrant and inclusive community retail center in the Yala District of Bangkok. This retail center is designed to serve as a community anchor space and will be developed for the renowned Lotus Supermarket chain in Bangkok. The center offers a unique outdoor retail shopping experience, accompanied by a wide range of amenities including a dedicated kids area, movie screens, and a food court. The overall architectural charachter tries to break away from the typical large industrial looking supermarket stores located in the outskirts of the city, by creating a ‘village’ like layout where small retail blocks are interconnected via openair walkways, landscaped gardens, and carefully designed retail spaces which fosters a sense of community engagement and entertainment. The design of the large shaded canopy in the central plaza is inspired from abstract local islamic patterns to create a sense of contexually relevance. The canopy, shaded walkways and landscaped plaza are great passive design strategies which help to enhance the overall shopping experience by allowing visitors to enjoy the pleasant climate of Bangkok while browsing the various retail offerings. Role: Involved in quick design proposal exercise, involving intial project understanding, creating multiple design options, and presentation visuals.
04/05
THE CONFLUENCE |Community Retail Center
Ground Floor Plan
First Floor Plan
Arushi Singhal
LOTUS STORE
RISKI
PLAY LAND
DECATHLON
RETAIL
FOOD HALL
SERVICES
UNIQLO
Architecture + Design
Covered walkways along the retail shops create a comfortable outdoor shopping experience
The shaded landscaped plaza acts as a vibrant community space to enjoy outdoors for kids and families Renders devloped using Rhino + Twinmotion
LEVEL +15000 LEVEL +11000 LEVEL +8500 LEVEL +5500
LEVEL +00
ANCHOR
COMMUNITY PLAZA
RETAIL
DROP OFF
CAR PARK
LEVEL +15000 LEVEL +11000 LEVEL +8500 LEVEL +5500
LEVEL +00
ANCHOR
COMMUNITY PLAZA
RETAIL
DROP OFF
CAR PARK
Front Elevation LEVEL +15000 LEVEL +11000 LEVEL +8500 LEVEL +5500
CAR PARK
CINEMA
LOTUS STORE
LOADING/ UNLOADING
BACK OF HOUSE
LEVEL +00 LEVEL +15000 LEVEL +11000 LEVEL +8500 LEVEL +5500
Back Elevation CAR PARK
LEVEL +00
CINEMA
LOTUS STORE
04/05
LOADING/ UNLOADING
BACK OF HOUSE
THE CONFLUENCE |Community Retail Center
Arushi Singhal
Architecture + Design
DELHI STREETSCAPING Public works department, Southwest zone, New Delhi
Professional, Design Forum International Project Phase : Analysis and concept design Team Size: 4 December 2020
The Delhi PublicWorks Department (PWD) proposed redevelopment/street-scaping and beautification of Delhi Roads to achieve International standard of Road infrastructure in Delhi. The aim is to make Delhi a city that is Safe, Convenient, Comfortable and Delightful with a sense of cultural identity at its core. The intent is to propose a range of Public realm as a part of the Road Ecosystem, including fully segregated walking and cycling pathways, site furniture (e.g. benches, drinking fountains) and public washrooms, permanent space for Street vendors, ample lighting at night, green infrastructure and extensive areas of native vegetation to Reduce pollution. My Role: I was a part of analysis and design team, involved in the competetion phase of the project.We conducted an in-depth onsite study to identify the potential gaps in the city infrastructue by collaborating with different stakeholders in 3 stages as describe below: 1. Primary and secondary studies : site survey, user analysis, traffic and volume survey; guidellines and case studies. 2. Stakeholder Engagement : pedestrians, traffic police, PWD,DDA, informal sector, utility companies, motorists etc. 3. Design Thinking & Collaboration: context creation, visual understanding, design iterations, material pallette, designing street elements etc.
05/05
Delhi Streescaping Project
Design Framework
Arushi Singhal
Architecture + Design
E - Fast Design Toolkit
05/05
Delhi Streescaping Project
Arushi Singhal
Architecture + Design
Redesigned Bus stops with cafe to formalise commerce, and create eyes on street for women safety. Footover bridges at every 200m for safe crossings and police post for survellance
Equitable streets: accomodating informal sector, pedestrian, bike lanes and green belts.
Visuals developed using sketchup+photoshop
05/05
Delhi Streescaping Project
Under the Flyover Enhancing the dead under flyover spaces into more vibrant public streets by addition of colours, flower themed motifs, restructuring pedestrian paths and separate lanes for taxis and auto rickshaws
BEFORE the intervention:
DESIGN ELEMENTS
ACP SHEETS USED UNDER THE FLYOVER
CIRCULAR PATTERN USED TO DEPICT FLOWER THEME
AFTER the intervention: SEPARATE LANES PROVIDED FOR TAXIS, CABS ETC.
KHAKHI GREEN STICKER USED ON VIEW CUTTERS
THICK BOLD MARKINGS FOR LANE DRIVING
Arushi Singhal
Architecture + Design
IPT Integration: green Lay-bys Attempt to reduce the urban heat island effect by addition of greenery along the layby; treating flyover walls as a canvas for addition of street art, organising the informal sector along the layby to create more inclusive and safe urban spaces.
BEFORE the intervention:
DESIGN ELEMENTS
INFORMAL VENDORS ALONG STREET EDGE
PLANTER BOXES ALONG FOOTPATH
AFTER the intervention: IPT INTEGRATION IN METRO LAYBY
VIBRANT STREET ART ALONG FLYOVER WALLS
THICK BOLD MARKINGS FOR LANE DRIVING
05/05
Delhi Streescaping Project
Thank you! arushi.singhal@the-bac.edu