Portfolio Deepnath Majumder Master of City and Regional Planning,
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Architecture (Honors),
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Contents Competitions, Professional and Academic Projects
HAIFO: A New Urban Hub in Hoi An, Vietnam
Eco-River: A Premier Waterfront Development in Hai Duong, Vietnam
Prathibimb: Design of a Cultural Complex-cum-Spritual Center in Kolkata, India
Anaahita: Design of a Clubhouse in Ludhiana, India
Determination of a Suitable Site for a Correctional Instiution in Essex County, NJ
FAST (Frequent Accessible Safe Transit): New Transit System in Middlesex County, NJ
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MASTER PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN
Greenfield Development Professional Project (Internship at CPG Consultants Pte. Ltd)
HAIFO: A New Urban Hub in Hoi An, Vietnam Site Area: 15 Hectares Hoi An is a UNESCO World Heitage Site located on the northern bank of the Thu Bon River in Quang Nam Province on the south-central coast of Vietnam. The main idea of this project was to develop a new city center complementing the existing city center by offering large-scale modern facilities supporting tourism and fostering the growth of Hoi An
E x i s t i n g U r b a n Tr a n s e c t
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MASTER PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN
Greenfield Development Professional Project (Internship at CPG Consultants Pte. Ltd)
Site and Surroundings
Existing Land Use:
Ecological Condition: Natural Flood Barrier Rows of water coconut trees along the western edge of the site help in regulating water levels Stabilized Embankment Presence of water coconut and casuarina at the edge of the site helps to naturally stabilize the embankments Low Percentage of Green Site consist of more blue and less green Water Coconut Casuarina
Topography:
Viewshed:
Highest Elevation: +3.11m Higher elevation is found in the southwestern part of the site, towards Đg Vành Đai (main highway)
Direct Scenic River View from Site The Western edge looks out directly to the Co CoRiver. The Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort lies in the backdrop at a comfortable distance.
Lowest Elevation: -2.03m Lower elevation is generally found within existing aquaculture plots in the site
>2m 1-2m 0-1m -1-0 m <-1 m
Good External Vantage Points Site will experience high highway visibility and also from waterway transport along the Co Co River from the South
View Corridor from Site View Corridor to Site
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MASTER PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN
Greenfield Development Professional Project (Internship at CPG Consultants Pte. Ltd)
Connection & Accessibility Road accessibility Site is located on the future Đg Vành Đai, which will become a key road bringing traffic from Da Nang towards the South Confluence of two waterways River flow along the East edge of the site, stems from Co CoRiver, and also the waterway linking to Thu Bon river Proximity to water coconut forest Hoi An’s unique natural heritage and ecology Distance from City Center Separated from the existing Cam Thanh rural area by Đg Vành Đai
Structure Plan for Site and Surroundings
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MASTER PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN
Greenfield Development Professional Project (Internship at CPG Consultants Pte. Ltd)
Illustrative Plan
Land Use Plan
District Plan
Land Use:
District Characteristics: Gateway Commercial The core commercial spine of the development
Residential: 30.6% Mixed-Use: 13.0%
Waterfront Promenade Iconic vibrant waterfront, programmed with activity generating uses
Commercial: 12.0% Cultural & Institutional: 1.4%
Garden Living Idyllic green residences, with courtyard housing
Open Space & Recreation: 19.9% Infrastructure: 23.1% Sellable Area: 55.5% Non-Sellable Area: 44.5%
Canal Living Luxury waterfront private villa residences
Legend: 1. Entrance Plaza 2. Cinema/Theatre 3. Shopping Mall 4. Commercial Boulevard 5. Hotel 6. Landmark Condotel 7. Yatch Club 8. Water Coconut Boardwalk 9. Waterfront Amphitheater
10. Promenade 11. Restaurant Anchor 12. Fishermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pier 13. Market 14. Garden District 15. Canal District 16. Private Water Coconut Boardwalk
Vibrant Waterfront Commercial
Festive Market
Landmark Condotel
Attractive Entrance Plaza
Waterfront Homes
Human Scale Corridors
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MASTER PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN
Greenfield Development Professional Project (Internship at CPG Consultants Pte. Ltd)
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MASTER PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN
Greenfield Development Professional Project (Internship at CPG Consultants Pte. Ltd)
Eco-River: A Premier Waterfront Development in Hai Duong, Vietnam Site Area: 97 Hectares Located in between the major cities of Hanoi and Haiphong in northern Vietnam, Hai Duong city is the capital city of the highly developed and industrialized Hai Duong Province. The site for the new devleopment is located on the outskirts of the city, but has important road connections to the city center. The primarily residential development was mostly planned following a similar model to that of Ecopark, which is a very popular project of the client in the capital Hanoi. Exi s ti ng L an d U s e
T o po graph y An aly s is
C lim at e An alysis Less Stronger NE Winds in Winter
1510 m
Sunrise
950 m
Sunset
Stronger SE Winds in Summer
Orientation of Buildings
C lie n t â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s R e qu ire m e n t s
Exi s ti ng L a nd U s e
SELLABLE LAND
7%
Public Works (2%)
Semi-Detached (21%)
Shophouses (10.5%) 90-150 m2
Water
Residential
Agricultural
Commercial (8%)
High Rise (8%)
160-260 m2
Road
Ho u s in g Market
NON-SELLABLE LAND
1%
87%
Worst Orientation
Greenery (10%)
Water (10%)
Road (25%)
Villas (3.5%) Special Corner (300 m2) Private/Residential
Site Population 23,084
Housing Units 6,400
Avg. Population Growth 0.92%
Annual Housing Demand 493
Utilities & Public Parking (2%)
5%
Best Orientation
Public/Commercial
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MASTER PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN
Greenfield Development Professional Project (Internship at CPG Consultants Pte. Ltd)
Design Principles
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CONNECTIVITY
NATURE
COST-EFFECTIVE
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HOLISTIC
VALUE CREATION
FLEXIBLE
Provide direct connection from City Center to site, to attract home buyers and give project highest visibility
Appreciation of existing and surrounding natural conditions of the site to create an attractive living environment
Cost-effective planning and design that minimizes construction cost
Formation of housing cluster centered by an amenity and commercial core to create a holistic living environment
Maximization of land value through commercialization around major traffic corridors and capitalizing on natural views/vistas
Master plan must be able to adapt to dynamic market conditions
Concept Development
Shophouse High-Rise Commercial Open Space Water
Using waterways as a way of providing identity to communities
Road
Road
Road
Water
Water
Water
Laying out the major road as a central spine, connecting the main North and South entrances
Using collector roads to service communities
Creating a mixed-use urban hub, with public open spaces and amenities
Gated Communityh-Rise Shophouse High-Rise Commercial Primary School Quarter Mile Buffers
Quarter Mile Buffers
Clubhouseise
High-Rise
Gated Communityh-Rise
Road
Road
Road
Road
Water
Water
Water
Water
Prioritizing views for high-rises, with commercial podiums complementing the core
Building residential clusters â&#x20AC;&#x201C; gated communities
Open Space
Building residential clusters â&#x20AC;&#x201C; gated communities with centralized private amenities Name:Deepnath Majumder
Maximizing commercial frontage along major corridors with anchors at entries
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MASTER PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN
Greenfield Development Professional Project (Internship at CPG Consultants Pte. Ltd)
Illustrative Site Plan
Legend: 1. Ramp Connection from Existing Bridge 2. Riverside Walk 3. Gateway Bridge 4. Shopping Mall 5. Canal Avenue 6. Mid-Rise Apartments
7. Central Park 8. Central Lake 9. Country Clubhouse 10. Clubhouse 11. Community Park 12. Park Cluster 13. Primary School 14. Admin Building
L and Use:
31.2%
34.7%
Transportation
Low-Rise Residential
6.3% Public Works
2.7%
20.4% Green and Blue
Commercial
4.7% High-Rise Residential
Conceptual Model
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MASTER PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN
Greenfield Development Professional Project (Internship at CPG Consultants Pte. Ltd)
Canal Avenue District
High-rise Apartments and Retail Podiums
Link Houses Canal Cascades
Pedestrian Link Corridor Houses Shop-houses
District Plan Medium-rise North Canal Apartments Park and Retail Entrance Podium
Mixed-Use Riverfront Development
Canal Avenue
River Lantern Viewing Deck
Vibrant Pedestrian Corridor Legend
The two most vibrant districts are the Canal Avenue District and the Central Lake Park District. Both of these have a significant portion of commercial and mixed-use areas, along with high-rise residentials and a gated community. Because of the presence of various amenities nearby, the property values in these districts are expected to be very high. Connections also exist from both the districts to the riverfront linear park across the dike road.
1. Canal Avenue 2. West Lake Village 3. Central Lake Park 4. Southern Gateway 5. River Crest Village
The West Lake Village and the River Crest Village are mostly residential communities, having a few mixeduse buildings in the form of shophouses. The Southern Gateway District also has a few shophouses along with a shopping mall and the major institutional buildings. Central Lake Park District Clubhouse
Showflat
Lakeside Iconic Towers
Country Plaza Clubhouse
Lake Field
Riverside Plaza
Lighthouse Viewing Deck
Canal Avenue Dike Road Section
Central Pavilion
River JeĆŠy
Lakeside Promenade
Medi um-rise Apartment a nd Retail Podium
Servi ce Roa d
Ri verbank Promenade
Ri verside Li near Park
Lakeside Central Park
Riverside Linear Park
Ri ver
The riverfront park consists of three segments namely the Canal Walk, the Forest Walk and the Urban Walk, each with its own unique features.
Vibrant Lakefront Apartments and Retail Podiums
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Central Park
Lakeside Plaza and Retail Corridor
Terraced Shops and Elevated Walkways
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MASTER PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN
Greenfield Development Professional Project (Internship at CPG Consultants Pte. Ltd)
Gateway Connection
Legend
1. New Bridge over the River 2. Ramp to and from the New Bridge 3. Modifications in the Existing Road 4. New Ramp from the Existing Bridge
Sections along Bac Hung Hai River
Existing Section
SÔNG BẮC HƯNG HẢI RIVER
Proposed Section (Before Bridge): Section A-A’
The main entrance to the site was located in the north along the Bac Hung Hai River. The road leading up to this entrance has connections to the city center and is expected to bring the majority of the visitors to the site. Apart from the grand entrance design and slight modifications to the section along the river, a bridge was also designed at the entrance to bring the people from the other side of the river.
SÔNG BẮC HƯNG HẢI RIVER
Proposed Section (At Bridge): Section B-B’
To be updated SÔNG BẮC HƯNG HẢI RIVER
Potential Connections
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ARCHITECTURE
Windows by the Lake Transparence Design Competition (Team of 3)
Anaahita: Design of a Clubhouse in Ludhiana, India The aim of the competition was to design a facility that promotes social interaction and brings people more closer to the Earth and nature. The 6.2 acre site is a part of the Waterfront City in Ludhiana and is situated at the edge of a 13 acre artificial lake which not only recharges the groundwater table, but also restores indigenous flora and fauna and acts as a habitat for migratory birds. Intergating water as a part of the immediate environment and activities of the club was a strong element of the design. Concept Development
Linear arrangement of spaces requires a large amount of circulation space to access the different spaces
Symbology
Radial sort of approach minimizes the circulation area
Zoning
Opening on the lake side maximizes views and forms a continuity between the outdoor plaza and the lake
Three towers were designed with their forms representing bullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s horns (bull is the hardworking animal responsible for the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agricultural growth), sickle (a principal agricultural tool) and sword (symbolizing the Punjabis-a warrior community). A central structure was also designed inspired by a sheaf of wheat, the principal crop of the region. Name:Deepnath Majumder
Some of the major objectives behind the zoning and built-form development were: 1) Convergence of all the major spaces into the central space (the focal point of design) 2) Proper segregation of vehicular and pedestrian movement 3) Climate-responsive design
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ARCHITECTURE
Windows by the Lake Transparence Design Competition (Team of 3)
Site Plan Legend: 1. Site Entry 1 2. Site Entry 2 3. Exit 4. Sports Complex 5. Function Hall and Guest House 6. Meeting Rooms and Club Rooms 7. Spa and Salon 8. Outdoor Swimming Pool
9. Indoor Restaurant, Bar and Night Club 10. Outdoor Restaurant 11. Bio-Dome 12. Open Parking 13. Central Structure E1-Entry for both members and non-members E2-VIP Entry E3-Entry to Sports Facilities for Members
Courtyard Effect
Courtyard helps in providing good ventilation in summer due to stack effect
Adjustment made in courtyard shape as per site requirement
Courtyard opens to the lake, which acts as a heat sink
Sports Complex
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ARCHITECTURE
Windows by the Lake Transparence Design Competition (Team of 3)
View from the Abutting Road
A number of sustainable features were used in the development, notably the Decentralized Waste Water Treatment developed by the Center for Science and Environment (CSE), India, solar power for the entire sports complex, local deciduous trees for shading in summer and solar gain in winter and green roofs for all the buildings.
Section of Function Hall and Accommodation
Located in the western part of the site, the leisure zone houses a number of facilities such as the club rooms and reading rooms, kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lounges, night club, bar and the outdoor swimming pool. The outdoor swimming pool was modelled as an infinity pool looking over the lake. A jacuzzi was located next to the pool along with the spa and salon.
Leisure Zone
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Section of Tower with Observation Deck
Section of Tower with Bio-Dome Name:Deepnath Majumder
Infinity Pool
A bio-dome was designed on the top of a tower to attract migratory birds. An observation deck was designed on another tower facing the biodome to provide the visitors a view of the bio-dome and the migratory birds. Email: deepnathmajumder2601@gmail.com
ARCHITECTURE
Spritiual Center in Steel INSDAG Student National Awards 2014-National Winners (Team of 4)
Prathibimb: Design of a Cultural Complex-cumSpritual Center in Kolkata, India The competition was organized by the Institute for Steel Development and Growth (INSDAG) and the participants were mainly judged on the basis of innovativeness in the uses of steel in their building designs. The participants were expected to evolve a deisgn idea for a cultural complex that included a place of worship as its central acitivity.
India, being a secular state and home to many religions of the world, the iconic building designed in steel was conceived of as a multi-faith center. The form of the main building is a metaphor of the Kundalini concept which emphasizes the existence of duality in nature. Hence it cosists of two fins intersecting at the center. The central spaces comprise of the circulation and services for the building, whereas the fins contain the dedicated long span column-free spaces required for different activities. The building mass slopes towards the sanctum as though bowing to the sanctum. Apart from spiritual spaces, the building consist of administrative spaces, multipurpose halls with residential facilities, etc.
While ‘structure’ is a S y m b o l o g y physical construct pulling one into a boundary/ confinement, ‘spirituality’ is an ideological construct pushing one’s sense of boundaries towards nirvana.
The culturally rich New Town area in Kolkata was selected as the project site. Name:Deepnath Majumder
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ARCHITECTURE
Spritiual Center in Steel INSDAG Student National Awards 2014-National Winners
Normal frame structure
LLong span steel structure with facade as structural support
Cross section of one of the wings portraying the cross bracings and the twisted steel roof
Prefab Construction
Perforated Steel Mesh Facade
Basement Drop-Off
View from Stepped Seating Area
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ARCHITECTURE
Spritiual Center in Steel INSDAG Student National Awards 2014-National Winners (Team of 4)
Form Development
The form of the main sanctum evolves from the concept of a globe of energy (represented by a geodesic dome) bundled up within the confines of time (represented by 12 fins) and being controlled by it. The concept of circumambulation around the sanctum has also been retained and emphasized by raising a path over stepped green terraces. These also act as interaction spaces and a platform to appreciate the structure.
Circumambulation Concept
Conceptual Section
View of the Sanctum from the Viewing Deck
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ARCHITECTURE
Spritiual Center in Steel INSDAG Student National Awards 2014-National Winners (Team of 4)
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ARCHITECTURE
Spritiual Center in Steel INSDAG Student National Awards 2014-National Winners (Team of 4)
Name:Deepnath Majumder
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GIS
Site Selection Academic Project (Individual)
Existing Facilities
Determination of a Suitable Site for a Correctional Instiution in Essex County, NJ Essex County has some areas with the highest crime rates in both the state and the country. Most of these areas such as Irvington, Newark and Orange lie in the eastern part of the county, where a signficant portion of the population lies below poverty level. Most of the existing correctional instituions also lie in Eastern Essex. The study was aimed at determining a suitable site in Essex County for constructing a new correctional institution. 22 candidates sites were inititally chosen, from which 10 sites were selected by using a LocationAllocation Model. The municipality centroids were chosen as the demand points with the weights being the percentage of population below poverty level for the municipality.
Service Area Analysis
LocationAllocation
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GIS
Site Selection Academic Project (Individual)
From the 10 potential sites, 3 sites were chosen by evaluating different parcel statistics such as parcel size, parcel value, etc. Two other things checked were the percentage of residential parcels within quarter mile buffer of the selected sites and the amount of vacant land available. Besides, the existing developments around the site were also studied from the recent orthohphotographs. Finally, East Orange, Newark and South Orange were chosen as the 3 potential sites. Irvington and Montclair were also quite suitable locations, but they were rejected due to lack of availability of land and presence of dense residential neighborhoods.
East Or Orange
Newark Newa
A suitability analysis was then performed to determine the best site. The major objectives were to preserve existing open spaces and natural heritage sites, to protect wetland areas and to prevent development on steep slopes and near contaminated sites.
South Orange
Suitability Analysis
The analysis determined the site in East Orange to be the best. The site also has very less residential parcels in its neighborhood and there is large amount of vacant land available nearby, which can be considered as alternative sites for constructing the facility.
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GIS & TRANSPORTATION
Bus Route Planning Academic Project (Team of 2)
FAST (Frequent Accessible Safe Transit): New Transit System in Middlesex County, NJ
Proposed Bus Routes
FAST is planned in a way to service the City of New Brunswick, the Township of North Brunswick and the Boroughs of Highland Park. The transit system consists of six bus routes which connect some of the most popular destinations in the region such as Rutgers University, the shopping centers in Milltown and North Brunswick and the employment centers along Jersey Avenue. Two major considerations in the planning of the proposed bus routes were to provide more service at higher frequencies to the more densely populatied areas and have a bus stop within a five minute walk of every major development in the region.
Pop. Density in Service Areas
For all the routes, service has been provided at half-hour frequencies during the peak hours and at one hour to one-and-a-half hour frequncies at all other times of the day. The service along Jersey Avenue is only provided during key sift changes. Operating Budget and Funding Sources: State Grant: $2,500,000 Municipal Funding: $800,000 Revenue Generation: $1,503,924 Federal Funds: $500,000 The total annual cost of operation of the entire transit sytem is $4,699,763, whereas the total revenue generated is $5,303,924. Thus, the excess recenue of $604,161 is planned to be implemented for improvement of bus stops and other facilities.
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