Portfolio_Eshank Rishi

ESHANK RISHI Recent work (2016-2009)

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CONTENTS

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01 PROJECTING CHANGE NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND

01 KISUMU HOUSING PROJECT KISUMU, KENYA

FREELANCE

03 APARTMENT

VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI, INDIA

PROFESSIONAL

04 10, PRITHVIRAJ ROAD- PUNJ HOUSE NEW DELHI, INDIA

UNDERGRADUATE

05 THESIS- RAJASWA BHAWAN

KASTURBA GANDHI MARG, NEW DELHI, INDIA

AWARDS

06 FLOATING CITY

INDIA DESIGN MISSION

OTHER WORKS

07 SET DESIGN ELECTIVE

PROJECTING CHANGE, NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND SPRING 2017

Photograph of the GA collaborative site under construction in Kisumu county.

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THE PROJECT In collab. with: Newport Restoration Society Rhode Island School Of Design Van Beuren Foundation The historical neighborhood in Newport, RI called Point is facing the threat of rising sea levels. There have been more frequent storm surges and extreme floods within the past few years. The Memory Trace proposal intends to protect the memory of the Point neighborhood and introduces possible ways of living within the changing conditions of the surrounding environment.

I was inspired by the Henri Bergson’s idea of the separation between the memory and physical matter, “memory remains even when the matter has been destroyed”. Using the process of casting to create a physical imprint of an object, this proposal traces the houses so that they serve as a placeholder of the past for the future while simultaneously sustaining the essence of the community.

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Diagrams Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

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Exploded Axions

RETAINING WALLS

Retaining Walls

House Casting

HOUSE CASTING

Landscape

LANDSCAPE

Basements

BASEMENTS

Existing

EXISTING | 2017 PROJECTING CHANGE

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Site Plan

Exisiting Plan

Future maintian urban grid system

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Internal Building Section

VENTILATION SHAFT OUTSIDE

INSIDE

NEW ENTRY LEVEL MAINTAIN CONNECTION TO GROUND/NATURE

CONCRETE CASTING

Material Palette

Concrete

Glass

PROJECTING CHANGE

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View 2

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PROJECTING CHANGE

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Sections

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2017

2050

2100

PROJECTING CHANGE

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KISUMU HOUSING PROJECT, KISUMU, KENYA FALL 2017

Photograph of the GA collaborative site under construction in Kisumu county.

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THE PROJECT In collaboration with: GA collaborative Seeds of Life Rhode Island School Of Design Total Cost of Indivisual unit: $10,000 There is a shortage of quality housing in Kenya. The local population survives in poorly constructed houses. This project creates guides for the local population to create well designed and economical housing.

The studio focused on innovations in sustainable building prectices and socially responsible design interventions. As most of the residents of Kenya do not know how to read english. Efforts were made to communicate using the drawings.

KISUMU

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Context/ Study Population Density of Kisumu Compiled using GIS maps

Topography of Kisumu Compiled using GIS maps

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Water bodies of Kisumu Compiled using GIS maps

Lake

River

Elevation of Kisumu Compiled using GIS maps

Range by elevation 4,800m 3,550m 2,300m 1,050m 300m

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Vegitation of Kisumu Compiled using GIS maps

Forest Floodplain Rangeland

Transportation hub of Kisumu Compiled using GIS maps

Airport Port Main Road

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KISUMU

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Design Development Linear form which will enable ventilation in humid conditions S

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Division of the block-rectangular block

Different blocks divided into appropriate spaces.

Scooping of mass in the inside of the block.

Movement of People in and out of space.

Movement around the space.

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Formulation of roof single walls

Formulation of roof and supporting structure single walls

Final product

Material Palette

Ferrocement

Local Handicraft Textile

Chicken wire mesh

KISUMU

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Plan, Section and Elevation Plan

Elevation 1

Elevation 2

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Exploded Axionometric The axonomteric shows the materials of the house.

KISUMU

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In Fill Details In fill fixing detail

CONTEXT Material option for the Infill

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Rain water Harvesting

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Diagrams - Preparation of Ferrocement

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24 hrs 14 days

KISUMU

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APARTMENT INTERIORS, NEW DELHI, INDIA JULY 2017

Front elevation of the Apartment which is cladded with Dholpur stone- a local variety. The facade tries to achieve a harmony between the use of wood , stone and glass.

FREELANCE PROJECT

THE PROJECT Date Of Completion: March 2016 Build up Area: 750 sq ft Total Cost: $75,000 Contractors: Vanbros I won the commision of the expansion and renovation of an high end apartment in Delhi. I directly engaged with the contractors. My responsiblities included everything from concept to the final completion.

However, as I was not present in the country at the time of furnitioning. The furniture was bought by the owners with inputs from me.

The challenge I faced while designing was to free up as much space as possible to maximise the living area while maintaining the proper ventilation, light and circulation space.

VASANT KUNJ

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Pre Design / Concept Sketches Sketch of the previously existing Plan which was modified to house the current functions of the Apartment

Concept sketch of the main entrance of the Apartment. The Vertical slats were introduced to provide privacy and sun shading. Creepers were to be planted so that they would climb the structure.

FREELANCE PROJECT

Sketch of the previously existing Plan which was modified to house the current functions of the Apartment

Window seat there in every room provides an additional space to sit and work

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Uplighted garden structure made to reduce the solar glare and provide privacy.

FREELANCE PROJECT

1 Landscape area/ location of Screen Wall 2 Foyer / Location Of Feature Wall 3 Master Bedroom 4 Bedroom 5 Bedroom 6 Kitchen 7 Utility Area 8 Living Room

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Front Elevation Of the Apartment

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Feature Wall

FALSE CEILING

SKYLIGHT- SERVING AS A LIGHT WELL FOR THE LIVING ROOM

FEATURE WALL

Elevation of the feature wall. It shows the relation between the feature wall and the skylight.

MAIN DOOR

Side View photograph of the feature wall in natural daylight.

Elevational photograph of the feature wall in natural daylight.

FREELANCE PROJECT

Photograph of the screen wall in artificial light.

BLOCK A QUANTITY: 10% of the wall

BLOCK B QUANTITY: 30% of the wall

BLOCK C QUANTITY: 30% of the wall

BLOCK D QUANTITY: 30% of the wall

SHADOW : Rectangular large

SHADOW : Triangular

SHADOW : Triangular

SHADOW : Rectangular small

The block CNC cut travatino, has two triangles at varying depths. The lower part is sloping.

The block CNC cut travatino, has two triangles at varying depths. The upper part is sloping.

The block CNC cut travatino, has two triangles at varying depths.

The block CNC cut travatino, has two triangles at varying depths.

It varies from Block A

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Screen Wall Design Assembly of the screen wall shown with directional arrows.

Photograph of the screen installed.

FREELANCE PROJECT

Flooring Plan showing the bookmatching of stone pieces in order to create a seemless / jointless flooring.

GRAIN FLOW

BOOKMATCH

As seen in the picture the grains are allowed to flow which creates a seemless design.

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Material Palette - Facade

Gwalior White- Dry Cladding

Ip Wood- High Gloss- Sofit of overhang

Material Palette - Toilet Brown Powder Coating- Aluminium Windows

Royal Fantasy- Walls

FREELANCE PROJECT

Botichinno- Flooring

Material Palette - Interiors

Botichinno- Flooring

White Paint- Matte

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10 PRITHVIRAJ ROAD, NEW DELHI, INDIA ABRD ARCHITECTS

Rendered view of the house as the stage I left the project. The house wasn’t in the stage of completion.

PROFESSIONAL

THE PROJECT Architects: ABRD Architects Pvt. Ltd Contractors: Vanbros A family of industrialist wanted their house renovated. The house is located in the part of Delhi designed by the british architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. Hence, the renevation also took into account the urban design which was very critical. The house also was a collaboration with several key artists which include big names like Dale Chuily.

I was working as an Interior Designer of the project under the principal architects of ABRD architects. My responsibilites included design drawing, working drawings, and service co-ordination.

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RENDERED VIEWS Photograph of the living room facing the Patio.

Typical room layout

PROFESSIONAL

PLAN AND ELEVATION Ground Floor plan 1. Living 2. Courtyard 3. Home theatre 4. Office 5. Servant Rooms 6. Bedroom & Sitting 1 7. Bedroom & Sitting 2 + Lounge + Toilet + Wardrobe 8. Bedroom & Sitting 3 + Lounge + Toilet + Wardrobe 9. Lounge + Toilet + Wardrobe

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PLAN AND ELEVATION First Floor 10. Main Dining Hall 12. Main Lounge 13. Lounge Area 14. Powder Room 15. Kitchen 16. Bar 17. Bedroom & Sitting 4 + Lounge + Toilet + Wardrobe 18. Terrace 19. Balcony

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Side Elevation

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SECTIONS Longitudnal Section of the house. Showing the movement and the furniture

Longitudnal Section of the house. Showing the movement and the furniture

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COURTYARD Dale Chuily’s Chandelier rendered image of the Persian flower

Image as recieved by the office of Dale Chuily finishes.

PROFESSIONAL

Option-1 For the finsh of the backdrop of the Chandelier

Option-2 For the finsh of the backdrop of the Chandelier

Option-3 For the finsh of the backdrop of the Chandelier

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RAJASWA BHAWAN, NEW DELHI, INDIA JULY 2017

Photograph of the thesis model.

UNDERGRADUATE THESIS

THE PROJECT Guide: A. K Gupta Date of Completion: June 2014 Type: Office Building As the economy of India grows at 10% every year. The number of people who work at the tax department have also increased. Hence, they have outgrown the space present in the old lutyen british buildings.

The new tax building will combine regional and national tax departments providing a greater co-operation between the two.

The site is very close to the India gate which influences the urban design of the building.

The building also is constructed on a land which prohibits the cutting down of trees. So the building is also constructed saving the existing tress on the site.

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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Solid Block with courtyard less welcoming form with fewer entry points

Multiple building forms porous form but disconnected blocks

Multiple building blocks porous building form now connected through bridges.

Perfect urban orientation.

UNDERGRADUATE THESIS

DESIGN CONCEPTS Conservation of trees on the site, and identifying the site without the trees.

Making the building mass correspond to the Urban mass of the corresponding roads and buildings.

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DESIGN CONCEPTS

Employed strategies inorder to achieve sustainability

Section of the office space

UNDERGRADUATE THESIS

PLAN

SITE PLAN

TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

RAJASWA BHAWAN

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PLAN

TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

UNDERGRADUATE THESIS

ELEVATION

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FLOATING CITY, NEW DELHI, INDIA DESIGN INDIA FORUM

FROM RIGHT TO LEFT: AKSHAYA JAIN (INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS), SAACKETH CHAWLA (NATIONAL DIRECTOR PMCCOLLINS INTERNATIONAL), RAJEN BARAYA ( COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURE), SHEETAL RAKHEJA ( CO-CHAIRMAN INDIAN GREEN BUILIDNG COUNCIL), SIDDHARTH AND ESHANK RISHI

AWARDS

THE PROJECT AWARD: INDIA DESIGN MISSION BEST IDEA BEST PROJECT BEST DESIGN

The polar caps and the ice on both the poles are melting at an unprecidented rate.This is raising the sea levels globally. The city is built in the future where majority of the earth’s land is covered with water.

The city uses the ability of mosquitos, which are adept both in scaling walls and walking on water. A rare ability in the animal kingdom.

Mosquitoes have small grooves containing pockets of air covering their legs. The surface tension of water makes it difficult for the water to seep into the grooves, keeping the mosquitoes high and dry. A similar concept is used by the city.

The competition was done with a series of quick sketches.

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THE NETHER, THRUST SPACE- TRINITY REP ELECTIVE FALL 2017

Photograph of the model showing one of the scenes in the play.

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THE PROJECT Rhode Island School Of Design Prof. Lee Savage Wingspace Designs The design is a part of the scenic design studio. I made several sets which also included plays like Hedda Gabler and The tempest. However this set was the one which stood apart from the old design.

The nether is a play set in future where humans have discovered a way to transfer their consiousness into a virtual world by computers. The virtual place is called Nether. Most of the play takes place in the interrogation room. However there are several transitions into the virtual world of Nether.

This is one of the reasons that makes the play challenging.

The play was to take place in a thrust stage which is very intimate experience. The audience surround the stage from all the three sides.

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INTIAL SIGHT LINE STUDY Site line Study of the theatre space in order to estimate the locations of various characters during the duration of the play

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SCENE: INTERROGATION ROOM

The interrogation room is the place where most of the play takes place.

I thought of it as having only a table with the floor underlit. There will also be light under the performers as they will move in the space.

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SCENE: THE SUNNY SPOT AND THE BAR

The sunny spot is a place which takes place in the virtual world. The future also doesn’t have trees so the virtual world has them.

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SCENE: THE ROOM

The blood shown of the floor of the room is the blood of the girl. The girl however she doesn’t die as its impossible in the virtual world. The blood can come and go due to the LED floors.

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