ASHNA SINGH | PORTFOLIO MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
Ashna Singh Tripureshwar, Kathmandu , Nepal Phone Number: 977-01-4212297 Email Address: ashna.singh5@gmail.com
TABLE OF CONTENT Academic work
THESIS
Dissertation on Science Center
CONSERVATION
Conservation of Kankeshwori Ghat
TOWN PLANNING
Planning of a town in Harisiddhi
CITY PLAZA
Recreational Public Space in the City
SCHOOL BUILDING Design of Montessori School
RESIDENCE
Dissertation on Science Center
ARCHITECTURE MODEL GELATO SHOP
Design of a Gelato Store - Pregel
COFFEE SHOP
Design of Coffee Shop Himalayan Java
Professional work
RESIDENCE
Residence of Mr. B.K. Maskey
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ACADEMIC WORK
THESIS - SCIENCE CENTER The vision of the project was to create a sustainable science themed park.
Architecture Design Studio 10 – SEMESTER 10 (2013)
The science center caters the public with exhibitions blocks, planetarium, open theater, workshop areas. Also available are open halls to conduct science classes and competitions. The Multipurpose Hall has space for holding various science activities. The workshop has an exhibit development department for 10 people. The exhibition block has various physics and chemistry related exhibits. The Life Science Block has exhibits related to Biology, whereas the Planetarium is dedicated to the various space and interstellar exhibits The science center is designed with the concept of universal design with the provision of ramps, handicapped toilet, voice operated and Braille annotated lifts and exhibits. As the Science Center requires a massive amount of energy to operate, photovoltaic cells are placed to help produce more clean energy and reduce a little weight off the energy consumption
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Plot Area: 33,300 sq. m. Built Up Area: 3531 sq. m.
Master Plan Building Blocks
Green Spaces
Ramps
CONCEPT FORM DERIVATION SECTION OF SPIRAL GALAXY The cross section of a galaxy is a bulge in the centre and dissipating mass along the arms. The cross section of the science center imitates the same as well.
PLAN DERIVATION GOLDEN SPIRAL The concept for the science center came from the shape of the spiral galaxy. Since science center is a world of science, an imitation of the galaxy would be an apt option for the concept of the galaxy.
Master Plan
Front View
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KEY
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INTERIOR VIEW
1. Entry Points 2. Entry Court 3. Souvenir Shop 4. Multipurpose Block 5. Workshop 6. Canteen 7. Exhibition Block 8. Living Science Block 9. Planetarium 10. Open Air Theater 11. Parking 12. Administration 13. Service Entry Points 14. Outdoor Exhibitions 15. Ramps 16. Hard Surface 17. Water Exhibition 18. Green Surface Exhibition Block Interior 19. Axis
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The initial development of the form as per the concept
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Development of the Axes as the Pathways
Development of the building blocks, and the zoning of the Science Center
The Final Design
design development
Master Plan
drawings
Side View
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conservation – kankeshwari ghat Architecture Design Studio 9 – group project – SEMESTER 9 (2013)
Existing Condition of the River
Slaughter House
Peeled skin of a Buffalo
Transportation of the carcass
INTRODUCTION A ghat is a traditional cremation place for the deceased, located along side a river. Design Studio 9 dealt with the conservation of ghats and the riverside land.
Site
Kathmandu Durbar Square
The kankeshwori ghat is located in Bishnumati Link Road along side the Bagmati river in the heart of the city.
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As per the research the ghat is dedicated as a cremating place for the lower caste of people living in Kathmandu.
Bagmati River
Location Map
Proposed Site
RESEARCH PHASE
THE NEED TO CONSERVE The area shows the ancient distribution of land as per the caste system, where the lower caste lived near the river and the upper lived towards the city core.
Demography The people living in the vicinity of the river were mostly lower caste people, with poor economic & living condition. As you moved upwards towards the city, the living condition improved as more upper caste people lived there. Monuments Many monuments, temples , public rest houses, stone water sprouts and stupas were found in the area. The most important temple is the Kankeshwori temple, where the cremation procession was carried out. Cultural Significance The temple is not only an important place of worship, but also used for cremation purpose. One of the most important festival called Paachare , where a month long chariot procession is undertaken to roam the various locations of the city, is carried out from this temple as well. Architecture The original architecture of the 1800s are getting replaced with new concrete structures. Land Use Plan Haphazard land use plan.
Shah Period Architecture
The presence of an important temple in the Nepalese culture, the Architecture & the culture significance it holds
Existing Open Field
Existing Temple
Existing Stupa Existing Land Use Plan
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PROPOSED METHOD The proposed method for the conservation of the Kankeshwari temple and the surrounding includes: 1. Redevelopment 2. Revival 3. Conservation and Preservation 4. Land Reclamation A new land use plan was proposed along with the conservation methods to conserve and rejuvenate the area.
MY INVOLVEMENT Our Group had 5 memebers. My involvement in the project includes: 1. Site Visit 2. Site Analysis 3. Data Collection 4. Taking Photographs 5. Measure Drawings 6. Working out the conservation methods to be developed 7. Developing the new land use plan 8. Working on the ‘Revival Area’ and ‘Conservation & Preservation Area.’ 9. Making the scale model of the temple area.
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Conservation Methods
Proposed Land Use Plan
Existing Facade
Proposed Elevation
Revival Area included the development of commercial & recreational activities in the area such as the development of Parks, Seating, Restaurant and Horse Stable
Proposed 3D of the Open Field
Conservation and Preservation included the development of living museum along the corridor by giving all the buildings a faรงade treatment to match the traditional Newari Architecture.
Model Existing Facade
Proposed Elevation Model
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TOWN PLANNING OF HARISIDDHI Architecture Design Studio 8 – group PROJECT –SEMESTER 8 (2012)
BACKGROUND Harisiddhi town is a satellite town of Kathmandu located 12kms south from Kathmandu city. Mostly inhabited by the natives in rural homes, RCC buildings have been sprouting rapidly. With the vision of developing a planned town before haphazard development starts, the Design Studio 8 is a group project on town development
MY INVOLVEMENT
Pedestrian and vehicular access
Our Group consisted of 5 group members, my involvement was in: 1. Site visit & Data Collection 2. Concept development and the development of the town master plan. 3. The planning of the road network 4. The planning of the High Income Group and the Middle Income Group homes – includes, division of plots, allocation of green spaces, development of the building façade
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High Income Group
View of the High Income Group Area
Master Plan
CONCEPT ACCESS The main concept of the Town Planning project was the ease of access throughout the town.
View of the common court in the middle
Two accesses are integrated in the design. The circular oath is for the access of the vehicles whereas the central axis is an access for the pedestrian s only.
BRIEF SUMMARY With a vision of providing homes for people from all walks of life, the town was planned with three target groups based on the income. These groups are: 1. High Income Group 2. Medium Income Group 3. Lower Income Group
High Income Group 4 Residence Cluster - Master Plan
Ground Floor Plan
First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Apartment from the houses based on the income groups, the town planning also has: 1. Apartments for all income groups 2. Two School 3. Parks 4. Children Park 5. Plaza 6. Commercial Complex 7. Retail stores 8. Swimming Pool 9. Transportation Service
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CITY PLAZA AT LAGANKHEL Architecture Design Studio 6 – SEMESTER 6 –(2011)
CONCEPT CONCENTRATION A city plaza is a public space for the people to gather, hang out, host public events and a place to relax and enjoy. Basically, it is a place where a lot of activities are concentrated.
Thus, the concept of the city plaza is concentration, with the central plaza space being a point of concentration in the design. The plaza is strategically placed so that it is not only visibly easily but can be accessed with equal ease as well.
A Temple
Coffee Stall
Parking
Rental Shops
Seating Space Plaza Open Theater
Children Play Area Restaurant
Parking Museum
Stalls
Toilet
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Pond
Outdoor Reading Space
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Seating Mall
Library Master Plan
design development
BRIEF The main element of the design, the plaza is placed in the center of the plot where it is accessible from all three sides of the plot.
Block Model
The plaza is octagonal in shape, with three of its 8 sides dedicated to a pathway, the other three dedicated to a stepped seating area and the last two spaces has a restaurant and a park space.
Trees and shops have been placed on the outer periphery to give the plaza a peaceful and serene environment
Initial Concept
Basic Zoning
Elevation
Section at A-A
Buffering
Zoning
The city plaza has the provision of • Plaza • Mall • Library • Restaurant • Temple • Coffee Shop • Mini Open Theater • Museum • Pond • Various Seating Spaces • Shops • Children Play Area • Shopping and food stalls • Pond
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MONTESSORI SCHOOL Architecture Design Studio 4 – SEMESTER 4 (2010)
VISION Designing a fun, safe and well facilitated children for the preschoolers to help the ease into a school.
CONCEPT FLOWER
“Every Child is a different kind of Flower, and all together make this world a beautiful garden” Model
A child is as delicate as a flower and proper care and nutrition is required for them to blossom. I have drawn inspiration from the shape of the flower in making the Montessori .
Initial Concept
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Division of spaces to emulate the concept
Derivation of Form from Flower
Flower transformed for better planning
Final Plan
design development
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Derivation of the Administration Block form from a flower bud
DRAWINGS The school has primarily two blocks – the school and the administration block, a swimming pool, outdoor play area and parking facility.
Master Plan
Model
The school block is facilitated to cater children from Preschool, Nursery , Lower Kindergarten and Upper Kindergarten level, with a class each for each section. The building has a classroom each for each section with a capacity of 20 students each. The building also has the provision of a staff room, cafeteria, library and toilets.
Administrative Block – Ground Floor Plan
The building is designed with three entry and exit points to help the flow of children. A central open space is provided for times when the outdoor is unavailable. The central open space is lighted with artificial light and skylight.
The administration block has a reception, accounts section, waiting area and the principal’s office.
Main Entry Academic Block - Floor Plan
Administrative Block – First Floor Plan
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RESIDENCE CONCEPT
Architecture Design Studio 3 – SEMESTER 3 (2009)
TRANSPARENCY A home is a place where you can relax, be free and let loose. In other words a home is a place where you are the most true to yourself.
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Model: Side View
Model: Front View
Model: Back View
Site Plan
design development
Thus the residence is designed with the concept of transparency. The lower floor is mostly open planned. This means that the back porch is visible all the way from the entrance through the dining room. The living room has full length windows on both sides to make it see through all the way to the porch as well
The Ground Floor consists of a Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Toilet and a Guest Bedroom. The upper floor consists of a Master Bedroom, Family Room, Bathroom, And Children’s Bedroom.
Front Elevation
The Bedrooms are placed in the South to benefit from the winter sun. The Kitchen is placed in the East to receive the morning light.
Site Plan
The Back deck is accessible from the outdoor, the living room, the dining room as well as the Kitchen.
Side Elevation
Ground Floor Side Elevation
First Floor
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ARCHITECTURE MODEL
Scale Model for Krishna Temple Model for Stage & Podium concept Model for Architecture Concept – Rhythm
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Line Model in the concept Achievement
Model for Blocks in De Stijl style
Cube Model - Panspermia
PROFESSIONAL WORK
PREGEL |GELATO STORE CONCEPT Free flowing curvy form like a gelato Pinewood and White color used so that the focus remains on the colors of the gelato
Rendered Image
QUICK FACTS
Total Area: 320 sq. ft. Seating Capacity: 18 Floor Plan
INVOLVEMENT
Conception of the form 3D modeling & rendering Working Drawings
Front View
Side View
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COFFEE SHOP | HIMALAYAN JAVA Insert Stretch elevation here
Stretch Elevation
Lounge Seating
Outdoor Seating
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Floor Plan
Rendered Image of the coffee bar
CONCEPT Industrial Design Use of Wood, Metal and Dark Colors
Location: Boudha, Nepal Total Area: 1750 sq. ft. Seating Capacity: 100
INVOLVEMENT The design was developed by me and our firm’s head Architect. 3D modeling & rendering
Working Drawings
Wall Treatment
Seating
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RESIDENCE | MR. B.K. MASKEY MY INVOLVEMENT 1. Faรงade Development 2. Municipal Drawings 3. Working Drawings Location: Gatthaghar, Bhaktapur, Nepal Area: 2736 sq. ft. Built Up Area: 1135 sq. ft.
Site Plan
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Sketchup Model
Ground Floor Plan
Section
First Floor Plan
Wall Section
Second Floor Plan
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9841727859 Tripureshwar, Kathmandu ashna.singh5@gmail.com
ASHNA SINGH ARCHITECT PERSONAL INFORMATION
EDUCATION
Date Of Birth: 5th June 1990 Nationality: Nepali Marital Status: Single
2006 2008 2013
Class 10 - C.B.S.E Board Class 12 – C.B.S.E. Board Bachelors in Architecture
80.8% 75.6% 79.6%
ACADEMIC WORK
PROFESSIONAL WORK
EXTRA CURRICULAR WORK
DESIGN STUDIO:
INTERNSHIP:
VARIOUS ASA EXHIBITION
• Semester: Basic Design • 2ND Semester: Interior of a Bedroom Measure Drawing of a Temple Bus Stop Design • 3RD Semester: Single Person Residence Family Residence • 4TH Semester: Montessori School Commercial Complex TH • 5 Semester: City Plaza • 6TH Semester: Apartment Design • 7TH Semester: Practicum • 8TH Semester: Town Planning • 9TH Semester: Conservation of a Riverside Ghat • 10TH Semester: Thesis
• C.E. SERVICES (October 2011 – FEBRUARY 2012) Work Done: Working Drawings 3D Design Rendering
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PROFESSIONAL: • PENCIL HEAD (July 2014 – Present) Work Done: Working Drawings 3D Design Rendering Municipal Drawings
Exhibition Held in Pulchowk Engineering College
NASA EXHIBITION Exhibition held in B.V. Bhoomaraddi College in India
CONSERVATION EXHIBITION Exhibition held in the Kathmandu Durbar Square show casing the Conservation Project
INTERESTS Photography Fashion Travelling
REFERENCE
SKILLS AUTOCAD SKETCHUP PRO VRAY RENDER PHOTOSHOP
NEPALI ENGLISH HINDI NEWARI
Ar. Bindu Shrestha Associate Professor Kathmandu Engineering College Ph No. : 9851187989 Email: shresthabindu@gmail.com
Ar. Shailita Joshi Head of Department, Department of Architecture, Kathmandu Engineering College Ph No. : 9841200388 Email: shaili78@hotmail.com
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