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2020-2023
FENIL LATHIYA ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO
PROFILE
FENIL LATHIYA
Accomplished Graduate of architecture possessing hands-on project experience. familiar with Design principles, project management, and team collaboration. Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving abilities. Enthusiastic Graduate architect is eager to contribute to the team. Success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Clear Understanding of details and software. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in the architectural field.
WORK E XPE RI E N CE 06/2020Current
Freelance Architect
06/ 202110/2021
Junior Architect
Developed creative and functional design concepts, integrating client requirements and local building codes to ensure project compliance. Managed project budgets, schedules, and resources, consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations. Collaborated with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to foster effective communication and project coordination. Conducted site visits, evaluated construction progress, and implemented design modifications as needed to maintain project quality.
Devised overall strategy for documentation and identified as-built designs and Building information models (BIM). Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure. Managed projects from concept through delivery. Completed site appraisals before and after construction. Managed drafting and design for over 5-7 projects from concept through delivery. Evaluated information provided by architects and system subcontractors and create drawings according to measurements and specifications.
Graduate Architect
Contact
ED U CATION
0435352446 fblathiya@gmail.com
2021-2023
Adelaide, SA
Language -English -Hindi -Gujarati
Nationality Indian
2015-2020
Master of Architecture: The University of Adelaide Adelaide, SA Bachelor of Architecture: Raman Bhakta School of Architecture. Surat, Gujarat, India.
Ar. Jitendra Patel & Associates - Surat, Gujarat, India.
12/ 201804/2019
Architectural Intern Morphogenesis - Delhi, India.
Completed accurate site drawings. Studied local architectural regulations and codes to assist with designing. Worked with district personnel, building contractors and inspectors. Coordinated with clients, consultants, and contractors during construction bidding. Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit. Created drawings using AutoCAD for Construction systems.
S K I L L S • Documentation and reporting • Project presentations • Model making • Critical Thinking
Communication
Resposibility
• Time management • CAD software proficiency • Design development • Adobe software
Punctuality
• Site analysis
Team Work
CONTENTS The Neighbournest
Rethinking the Architecture of Prison
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An Aloof Loop Page 10
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The Aquatic Hub Page 12
SuperSpine Page 14
The Community Centre Page 16
AusOcean Page 18
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The Neighbournest (Final Project) Location: Los Angeles, USA. Year: Final year project 2023
The Neighbournest, nestled in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, is a transformative initiative addressing prolonged homelessness among young adults. It offers stable housing, but it’s more than just a roof over one’s head. Neighbournest believes in the power of a warm and supportive community. At its core, Neighbournest recognizes that true transformation goes beyond physical structures. Its design encourages resident connections through communal spaces, courtyards, and amenities, fostering personal growth and collective support. It’s a place where individuals discover belonging, self-sufficiency, and empathy. What sets Neighbournest apart is its active involvement of the local community in supporting 4
the homeless. It’s not just about providing shelter; it’s a testament to the collective effort to address homelessness. Neighbournest’s thoughtful design and strong community ethos motivate residents and the wider Los Angeles community to actively support those in need, paving the way for lasting change.In summary, Neighbournest embodies compassion, resilience, and hope in Los Angeles. It’s a living example of how thoughtful design, combined with a mission to create a supportive and belonging community, can catalyze positive change for individuals facing prolonged homelessness.
Portfolio | THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS AND JAIL What causes the cycle of homelessness and crime, and how to stop it? Breaking the homeless-crime cycle hinges on reducing police interactions with homeless individuals, and refraining from criminalizing activities like sleeping or loitering. The National Alliance to End Homelessness stresses that such criminalization exacerbates homelessness. Equally important is assisting homeless individuals in accessing housing, particularly after arrest or incarceration. The Vera Institute of Justice recommends that public housing authorities evaluate applicants on an individual basis, considering factors beyond their criminal history. This approach opens up housing opportunities for those who have served their sentences and are striving to reintegrate into society. In essence, breaking the homeless-crime cycle involves a more compassionate and individualized approach that not only addresses immediate shelter needs but also seeks to prevent homelessness in the first place.
• Selecting the former site of Parker Center in downtown Los Angeles for affordable housing project is a strategic choice. This central location offers access to vital services and transportation. Also, It is Government-owned vacant land contains 12302 sq.mt area. • Repurposing the historic Parker Center building preserves its legacy while providing shelter for those in need. This initiative fosters community integration and awareness of homelessness, leveraging the site’s historical significance. Parker Center, a mid-century modern architectural landmark, served as the LAPD’s headquarters for decades before closing in 2009. • by repurposing this site, my project not only addresses homelessness but also honors the past while building a brighter future for the homeless population in Los Angeles.
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CONCEPT |CORE IDEATION Integration of parts yet separated by spaces within them for carryting a different activities with a central surveillance Different parts Different character One objective One output Piece of a puzzle mimics society: Individuality Interdependency Integrated
First, by standing with those who have been unfairly demonized, we can work to put an end to the unjust demonization. Second, through the promotion of healing, we can help prevent individuals from re-offending. Third, it's crucial to invest in each individual's future to support their growth and development.
Different parts unified to form a single entity
Neighbornest is a initiative that offers stable housing along with a caring community for young adults who have experienced prolonged homelessness. This project aims to create a housing solution that not only assists individuals transitioning from life on the streets but also engages the local community in a culture of support for the homeless. This transformative housing program is driven by a commitment to compassionately assist our neighbors who have faced homelessness, while also inspiring those around to actively contribute to the well-being of individuals in need.
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Fenil Lathiya SCHEMATIC IDEATION
PLANNING IDEATION
AXIS-LINE
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Fenil Lathiya
Prison for an Undertrials (Thesis)
Location: Mankhurd, Mumbai, India. Year: Final year Thesis 2020
When we speak about crime, we often focus on preventing it instead of looking at the source of the social problem. People who commit crime might possibly be deriving from backgrounds that are crime prone, where the family unit has disintegrated. Parallel this with studies shows that an enormous majority of prisoners across India return to a life of crime upon release from prison. There is therefore a constant cycle between the committers of crime and society, and it doesn’t end when they are put in prison. More often than not, prisons fill in as reproducing reason for further crimes, for resentment. By creating an unhealthy prison environment, we are therefore cultivating more crime. 8
This thesis strive to humanize the architecture of prison and specifically for undertrial inmates. Prisons have been one of the most neglected section in terms of architecture. Most of the prisons in our country have been functioning since the British times and also suffers from hygiene issues and inhabitable living condition. In terms of infrastructure the prisons need immense up gradation. As one enters a space, whether its positive or negative, he is psychologically affected by that particular space. The aim of this thesis is to design prison for under trials.
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DIAGRAMS DIAGRAMS
MUSEUM OF CIVIL RIGHTS
COURT
HEALTH CARE
REST ROOM
ADMIN & SECURITY
SOLITARY CONFINEMENT L1
MALE DORMITORY CONFINEMENT L3
INTERACTION CENTRE
Site Map
SITE MAP
SITE MAP
FEMALE CONFINEMENT BLOCK
MAIN ENTRANCE WAITING AREA ADJACENT ROAD ADJACENT ROAD
DAYROOM CONFINEMENT L2
SITE APPROACH
JAILHAAT
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GENERAL PURPOSE GROUND
CENTRAL KITCHEN SPORT AREA KNOWLEDGE & SKILL
Peripheral Boundary
PERIPHERAL BOUNDARY
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OPEN WORKSHOP AREA SECURITY LAYERING SECURITY LAYERING
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An Aloof Loop Tiny House Volume Zero Competition
“AN ALOOF LOOP”. Distant home standing still as a photographer’s residence, located amidst the forest. The full-length rectangular block sits on light and views from the outside, which gives the sense of extension of the tiny house. All the openings are kept on the eye level to view the the jack trailer which adds mobility to the project. The precedent is carefully selected looking to all the potentials of the area. The selected site outside landscape from the inside. Potentials of this design is extended by adding various innovative sustainable features such as rainwater is on an unused forest land which has a linkage to major landmarks: statue of unity and sardar sarovar dam and many other nearby attractive harvesting, solar rooftop and shipping container as recycle material. The overall design is based on the aspects of photography. 1) Facade and spots. The design follows one continuous band of steel frame creating a “loop”, around the volume of living spaces which offers more flexible material palette is based on Colour and tint. 2) shape of roof top is based on Angle. 3) Frame is used as a structure. 4) geometry is used as way to live. Careful planning is done, so that small spaces appear much larger and more liveable. More emphasis is laid on bringing the natural planning and spatial volume. 5) Opening and vistas are based on light and shadow. 10
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Brief : The design of the Tiny House should be innovative and creative, with a sustainable edge. The relation between the exterior surroundings and interior spaces must be taken into consideration. The proposed design should be wellconceptualized.The area of the proposed Tiny House should not exceed 300 sq. ft. Mobility being a vital factor, the house need not be self-mobile, but should be treated as an extension that can be towed easily by a car or pickup truck.
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Ground Floor Plan
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The Aquatic Hub Location: M&H building, Port Adelaide. Year: Sem 1: Studio Culture 2021
The Aquatic Hub represents a holistic approach towards water leisure activities and physical wellness as well. A place where Water Activity is more concerned by providing different type of pools such as indoor pool, outdoor pool, cold bath, hot bath and many more. The Aim was to propose and design an Aquatic hub for a people of port Adelaide. Which can be act as activity and leisure spot for locals and for the Athletes too. Encouraging the water activity can boost the value of swim play and relax. This project can hold facilities which cater to indoor and outdoor pools
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and recreational activities for the youth of Port Adelaide Area. Moreover, my very initial approach towards this project is to analyze Marine and Harbours building itself and it depicts its straight geometry, symmetric volume, rectangular window and brutal facade as well. just following the similar approach to stretching out the lines from building and took this thing further to dig more and to understand and explore more about its rhythm and architecture language.
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Furthermore, after analyzing the existing building creates such volumes through the different exercise and combined them with existing building Outdoor terrace pool faces the city and especially dock one provides an unobstructed panoramic view. Also, gives people the sense and unique gives me series of different type of volumes offering qualitative spaces. Having different type of pools provides both spatial and atmospheric experience of bathing at the higher point. While kids are having pool on the ground level with landscape area to focus on the transparency for change. Also, some space is enclosed with the wall punctured with the gentle shapes which allows light to get in and people to view the outside. the staff and users in order to maintain the safety.
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SuperSpine Location: UniSA city west campus, Adelaide. Year: Sem 2: Studio Urbanism 2022
The Aim of this project is to enhance campus life for students, pedestrian experience on-site, public realm and the University of South Australia’s identity by implementing street scapes, green courts and attractive vertical campus building. The location of the potential area for future superblocks is highlighted in the masterplan. The campus buildings will remain the same as it is. Additionally, some chosen locations will be replaced with high rise academic buildings as part of an expansion of the present university campus that would combine Magill and City East campuses with City West campus. The future expansion of the campus will focus on four areas which we can relate from the masterplan. Green 14
spaces and buffer spaces will be made available with each proposed building. Second, more trees will be planted throughout the streets within the superblock to prevent cars from entering the site rather than using bollards where there is no car zone. In addition, one thirds of Hindley Street will become a car-free area where students may host events like O’week or University club gatherings and that space as carnival or festive space. whereas rest of the Hindley st will act as time-based activity zone.
Portfolio Multiuse Campus Building
Isometric Master Plan
Master Plan
Innovation Vertical Campus building
Campus Expansion Building
Green Pocket Space
Green Buffer Space Pedestrianised Hindley Street.
Section AA GRAY ST
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LIVERPOOL ST
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REGISTER ST
WEST TERRACE
3D Views Section BB HINDLEY ST PHILIP ST
CURRIE ST NORTH TERRACE
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The Urban Community Centre Location: Archer St, North Adelaide. Year: Sem 3: Studio Architecture 2022
The site exists in the city living zone, directly bordering next to the city main street zone where the education and shopping village exist in the city main street zone. Because of the proximity to the city main street zone, there exists primarily retail and commercial buildings on O’Connell and ward street, while the city living zone consists of low rise building with home based business and residential buildings on archer street and Walter Street. The Development proposal suggests multiple programs within the site having urban community spaces which offers comfortable 16
and affordable Venue that can leverage off the site’s proposed land use and provides a place and platform for the community of the Adelaide. the existing built structure on site will be demolished, expect church building and blue stone building that will be remain same and will be used for the further development.
Portfolio East Elevation
EXTRUDE VOLUME
PUNCH IN CUBOID
PULL IN TERRACES
VOID - DIVIDING SPACE
PUNCTURE FUNCTION
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AusOcean Location: Maslin beach, SA Year: Sem 2 Experiential studio 2022
The AusOcean Studio is engaged in the design and finalization of a new 200-square-meter laboratory, workshop, and office building for AusOcean, a nonprofit ocean research organization located in Maslin Beach. This collaborative project involves AusOcean, professional planners, and members of the South Australian School of the Built Environment (SABE), including both staff and students. The primary objective is to gain practical experience by working on a local project and to develop a comprehensive construction drawing set for the professional planning application. The design concept draws inspiration from the dynamic forms of ocean waves, reflected in the building’s architecture, color scheme, 18
and materials.The spatial organization is carefully planned to accommodate the client’s needs. Garage and workshop areas are situated together for operational efficiency, while office and multiuse spaces are adjacent for accessibility. Importantly, each section of the building offers seafacing views, creating an inside-out connection with the beautiful Maslin Beach surroundings. This project aims to provide an excellent example of how thoughtful design can blend seamlessly with the natural environment and meet the practical needs of a growing nonprofit organization.
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ALUMINIUM FRAME WITH POWER COATED FINSIH WF.03 EUROPLUS ROOF SHEET CAP.01 ALUMINIUM COLORBOND ROOF CAPPING WF.02 FRAME WITH POWER WF.04 COATED MAXLINE CLADDING WITH DOUBLE FINSIH LAYER COATING WF.03 EUROPLUS ROOF SHEET
Project: AusOcean Date: 22/07/22 Title: Floor Plan Dwg No.:AusOcean OA2 Project: Scale: 22/07/22 200 @ A3, 100@A1 Date:
CAP.01 COLORBOND ROOF CAPPING Workshop WF.04 MAXLINE CLADDING WITH DOUBLE 80 sq.m LAYER COATING FFL- 35,590 1
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Office 83.5 sq.m
Multi-use 82 sq.m
EXPERIENTIAL STUDIO School of Architecture and Built Environment The University of Adelaide North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000 https://set.adelaide.edu.au/architecture/ School of Architecture and Built Environment
EXPERIENTIAL STUDIO The University of Adelaide North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000 https://set.adelaide.edu.au/architecture/
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2020-2023
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