Architecture Portfolio 2022 by hamza solanki

Portfolio Hamza Solanki Selected works 2014-2022

This portfolio contains selected professional and academic projects done over a period from 2014-2022

CONTENT Masters

01 02 03

Self-Sustainability Academic project Discrete Architecture Academic project Minimal Surface Pavilion Academic project

Bachelors

04 05 06

Nurturing Culture of Sports in India Design Dissertation

Architectural Concepts and Illustrations Personal projects

Professional Practice Professional projects

Exhibition Center Academic project Government Housing Academic project

Masters

01 Self Sustainability About : Studying self-sustainable structures in nature and design a habitable space using those structural qualities and performances. Project type : Academic Semester : M. Arch (Sem 2) Location : None

about Ÿ Honeycombs are made from beeswax, a substance created by worker bees. When the temperature

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is right, worker bees secrete wax scales from special glands in their body. Then they chew the wax with a bit of honey and pollen to produce the beeswax. The hexagonal cells serve as storage vessels for honey, as well as homes to raise young bees. Honey provides bees with the energy they need to survive and reproduce, as well as to build their homes. To make enough wax, worker bees need a lot of energy, and must therefore consume a lot of honey. By building honeycomb cells that share walls, bees can better conserve their resources (wax) and energy (honey). When bees construct their combs, they need to minimize the space between cells while maximizing the space available within the cell to store their honey.

Start of a Bee Hive 1

Cell Structure

Rear of honeycomb cell

Front of honeycomb cell

Single cell

Cluster of cells

learnings Arrangement of cell for optimal use of building material.

Back to back ends

Each cell in a section of honeycomb has a hexagonal opening and is in the shape of a type of irregular polyhedron called a decahedra

Space between plates for movement and interaction

Shared wall reduce use of material

Outer cells are used for honey storage, and the central cells are used for brooding by the queen bee

When the storage cells are filled and no more honey can be stored, that is the time the bee colony decides to move part of the colony to a new hive with a new queen bee.

Swarming behaviour of bees shows that they are in search for a suitable location for a new bee hive.

The bees search for cavities in rocks, tree branches, etc to protect the hive from harsh condition.

After a suitable location is agreed upon, the bees start building the hive cell by cell and not the entire hive all together.

Space for movement

Less perimeter and more area is provided by the hexagon shape as compared to other shapes

Cell added as per need similar to the concept of modular building

Space efficiency

A small percentage of cells are always found empty in every hive.

Length =L =L

Ÿ A hexagonal honeycomb is the way to fit

gth Le n

gth

Le n

the most area with the least perimeter. That means storing more honey in a larger volume while spending less energy building a structure to contain it.

Compressive strength

Empty cells

Perimeter = 6L

Area = 6 Triangles

Area = 4 Triangles

Effect of gravity

Depending on the site condition and requirement more unit can be attached to the parent structure

Arrangement options Vertical spread

G r a v i t a t i o n a l

This can translate into creating open spaces or interaction spaces between habitable unit

f o r c e

Each cell as habitable unit

Horizontal spread

Single unit

Forces applied along a single honeycomb channel will cause the structure to deform

Walls of adjacent honeycomb channels exert forces to keep the form rigid and underformed

Cluster unit

spaces

Context

Single Unit Balcony area opening up into interaction space

Vertical movement within the cell

Front open facade to have visual connection with other cells

Cityscape

Combined Unit

+ Smaller units

One large unit

Horizontal and diagonal plates of smaller units combined with outer shell of large unit

Mountainscape Habitable Units

Hybrid unit along with the smaller units

Interaction spaces created between the units

Naturescape

02 Discrete Architecture About : Creating a space using the idea of discrete architecture by using the elements of existing spaces in the selected neighbourhood. Project type : Academic Semester : M. Arch (Sem 2) Location : Jogeshwari, Mumbai

about

aggregation process

Ÿ Discrete architecture is made upp of discrete parts or elements which are scalable and accesible. This

type of architecture provides complex, open-ended and adapatable architecture under certain rules provided by the designer or in some case the user. The selected neighbourhood is located in Jogheshwari(W), Mumbai. The neighbourhood comprise of metal workshops, with distinct architectural elements. The neighbourhood also has wooden scrap market where various vendors sell refurbished antique doors and windows, plywood, etc

Steel sections

elements

iterations

base Space

s t e e l

Old windows

old wooden doors

slab(wooden plank + steel sections)

steel staircase

Steel sections + Slab

Steel sections + Slab + Old wooden doors and windows

spaces

03 Minimal Surface Installation About : Designing a public installation by exploring the principles of minimal surfaces. Project type : Academic Semester : M. Arch (Sem 2) Location : None

inspiration

materiality

Ÿ The idea of creating a ‘maze’ as a public installation draws inspiration from the work of artist Anish

Ÿ material of the installation is again inspired by how referneced artist use material in his works.

Kapoor’s ‘Marsyas’ based on the idea of generating a sense of mystery and never reveal its plan.

form iterations PVC Body

Steel Pipes edges

steps context

mesh planes

removing the naked vertices

interlocking mesh planes

smoothen the mesh planes

final outcome

joining the mesh planes to form a single unit

making the naked vertices as anchor points

Bachelors

04 Nurturing Culture of Sports in India About : A sports training centre to nurture the culture of sports in India. Exploring different construction techniques in the process. Project type : Academic Semester : X (Thesis) Location : Navi Mumbai, India

what is sports culture ?

Pocket Sites (Satellite Programme) Pocket site 2 - Sector 5, Sector 4, Ghansoli

Pocket site 1 - Kopar Khairne

The benefits that sport bestows on society are well known. Physical activity funnels the natural energy of children while ingraining valuable life skills such as determination, perseverance and teamwork. A youth sporting culture is likely to lead to a healthier, more active lifestyle when children grow into adults.

When the pocket space is within a community, it gives a platform to the people to help each other to encourage and to exchange creati vity with each other.

This pocket space is present within a community where there are high rise apartments along with

This pocket space is present near a busy junction in Ghansoli in sector 4. Ÿ

site area - 5,400 m² site terrain - flat land connectivity - kopar khairane railway station 1.02 km kopar khairane bus depot 0.2 km

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nearest bus stop - panchavati thane- belapur road

thane-belapur road 1.2 km

The pocket spaces are present within a community, where it is not used for any productive purpose. The piece of land is neglected and is not put to its best use.

objective 1. Using pocket spaces existing in and around community spaces as a mean to nurture sports and grassroots level programs, and in the process tackling the social issues. 2. Linking these pocket spaces to a main/mother programme, which will encourage the athletes playing in these pocket spaces to play and to develop further. 3. Involving communities in the development of pocket spaces, which help in encouraging the young athletes.

Site Channel

Site

Using these pieces of land which are present within a community to create a space not only for people who are interested to play sports but also who want to learn to play a sport.

Satellite programme

Boundary Condition

footpath parking

driveway

parking footpath

parking

site

A’

driveway

parking

site

section AA’

B’

section BB’

site area - 1,800 m² site terrain - flat land connectivity - ghansoli railway

driveway

footpath

driveway

footpath

parking footpath

site

A’

B’

section AA’

section BB’

Mother programme

Pocket site 3 - Sector 5, Ghansoli

Pocket site 4 - Sector 4, Sector 7, Ghansoli

This pocket space is present in a community space

main site (mother programme)

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Pocket site 5 - Talavali Village, Ghansoli This pocket space is present in a community which houses slum settlements as well as

This pocket space is part of a public ground which is present within the community space. This part of the public ground selected has wild vegetation

site area - 4,100 m² site terrain - flat land connectivity - ghansoli railway station 0.9 km nearest bus stop - ghansoli sector 6 thane- belapur road 1.6

Site Site Channel or 15

Sect

Ghansoli Water Treatment Plant

Road

Channel

giri

an Gag

Site

araj Mah Marg

Site

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Ghansoli Bus Depot

site area - 1,500 m² site terrain - flat land connectivity - ghansoli railway station 1.2 km nearest bus stop - rajiv gandhi college thane- belapur road 1.0 km

Boundary Condition

location - ghansoli, sector 13

sewer

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site area - 1,800 m² site terrain - flat land connectivity - rabale railway station 0.4 km nearest bus stop - talavali naka thane- belapur road 0.4km

Boundary Condition

site

A’

footpath

driveway

footpath footpath

site area - 144,170.00 m²

site terrain - flat land

connectivity - ghansoli railway station 1.6 km

footpath

site B

thane- belapur road 1.5 km Ÿ site has been reserved for a Sports Complex

driveway

section AA’

B’

section BB’ footpath

site

driveway footpath

driveway

footpath

A’

section AA’

site B

B’

site

section BB’

A’

section AA’

design

details Structural System detail b

Public Park +/- 0.0m

detail c +0.45m

+/- 0.0m

Entry/Exit

Level 1 Plan

detail d Single Bamboo Truss 1.2

12.0

View of the main entrance pathway 2.5

Marshy Land

18.5

Warm-up Area

line diagram

truss formation +0.45m

A’

Athletic Track

+/- 0.0m

Lobby UP

+/- 0.0m

10mm thk polycarbonate sheet

angi Gag

+/- 0.0m

ri M

tied with rope

arg

aj M ahar

Mesh of steel purlins and batons

Cafeteria

+0.45m

extension joint

+/- 0.0m

bolted

150 mm dia bamboo

Gravel Bed

detail b

detail a

+0.45m

Lawn

cross bolting of bamboo to hold them together

UP UP Lawn

Kabaddi

Research Center

+0.45m

150mm dia bamboo

UP Gallery Admin

Mech Room

Cleaner Room

Vehicular Entry Freestyle skating

Paved Pathway

Lawn

+0.45m

View of the boxing area from outside

Angle cleats bolted to the bamboo

Ground Level

J-bolt anchor

fish mouth joint

Skate bowl UP

Sports Gallery

+/- 0.0m

Lobby

Pedestrian Entry/Exit

tied with rope

B’ Admin

Street Sport

Lawn

Paved Pathway

+0.45m

Wall Climbing

Target Area

Parking

Lawn

Archery

Lawn

Vollleyball Courts

+0.45m

+/- 0.0m

detail d

detail c

Vehicular Exit

Auditorium Area Rock Climbing

Concrete Footing

+2.4m

+/- 0.0m Pay and Play Turf Area

Tennis Courts +/- 0.0m

Basketball Courts

+2.4m

Turf 1

+/- 0.0m

Gymnastic

+0.45m

Football Field Football Field +/- 0.0m

+/- 0.0m

View of the sports gallery

Turf 2

Turf 3

training pool

C’ C’

Natatorium

paddle pool

+2.4m Canteen

+2.4m

UP first aid store room

+2.4m

officials room

store room

control room

admin

+/Shop

Lobby

Admin

+2.4m

Plan at +3.0m Parking UP

Secondary Entry/Exit

Plan at +1.5m D’

View of the sports gallery from outside

sections Turf fastened to nailer board Turf pad Soil fill Nailer board 100mm crushed aggregate drain roack Native Soil

Spectator area

Tennis Court Badminton Court

Football Field

Spectator area

Natatorium

Pay and Play Turf

Section CC’

Landscape buffer

Warm up area

Transitional Space

Athletic / Hockey Field

Entrance Lobby

Entrance

Section AA’

Green Buffer Zone

Street Sports Area

Boxing Area

Multipurpose Court

Central Transitional Space

Section BB’

Sports Gallery

Main Entrance Lobby

Main Entrance

05 Government staff housing About : A housing project for the government officials based on their ranks. Providing ample amount of parking and recreational areas for the residents. Project type : Academic Semester : VII Location : Mumbai, India

master plan

floor plans 90sq. m - Deputy Secretary & Joint Secretary

55sq. m - Class II & III Oﬃcers

42 sq. m - Class IV Employees

Flower Bed Living Room

A’

Bedroom

Lobby Bedroom

C Toilet

Bedroom

Toilet

Toilet Kitchen

Kitchen

Lift

Living Room

Lift

Toilet

Living Room Toilet Lift

Dining

Kitchen

Lobby Lobby

Lift

Bedroom

Lift

Dining

C Toilet

Unit Plan Living Room Toilet

Kitchen

Bedroom

Unit Plan Unit Plan

75sq. m - Under Secretary & Deputy Officers

180sq. m - Secretary & Addnl. Chief Secretary Balcony

Balcony

Toilet Living Room

Living Room

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Toilet Lobby

Lobby

Storage

C Toilet

Section AA’

Lift

Toilet Kitchen

Lift Kitchen

Dining

Bedroom

Lift

Unit Plan

distribution of units 55sq m -4 units / Floor -17 ﬂoors -6 Buildings -408 units

42 sq m -4 units / Floor -17 ﬂoors -3 Buildings -204 units

90 sq m

Lift

180 sq m -2 units / Floor -12 ﬂoors -1 Building -24units

225sq. m - President/Members/Commissioner 225 sq m -2 ﬂats / Floor -6 ﬂoors (Duplex) -2 Buildings -24units

Balcony S Toilet Storage Lift

Lift

Kitchen

Lift

Dining UP

75 sq m

Lobby

-2 ﬂats / Floor -17 ﬂoors -9 Buildings -306 units

Living Room C Toilet

-2 units / Floor -10 ﬂoors -2 Buildings -40 units

Work Space

Balcony Bedroom 2

Bedroom 1

Toilet

Lower Unit Plan

Walk in Closet

Toilet

Upper Unit Plan

Dining Bedroom 3

Balcony

Toilet

Bedroom

06 Convention Center About : Convention centre design on the Eastern Waterfront of Mumbai, which has been opened for public sector. Designed on an abandoned mill land, the design reflects the physical features of a mill. Project type : Academic Semester : IX Location : Mumbai, India

design

1. Exhibition Center - 84.5 x 49.5m

8. Restroom - 24 x 8.7m

2. Guest House - 22m x 18.5m

9. Administration Block - 19.5 x 9.5m

3. Art Gallery - 9.5 x 19.5m

10. Communication Block - 19.5 x 9.5m

4. Seminar Space - a) 17 x 17m

11. Co-working space - 9.7 x 9.5m

b) 9.5 x 8m

zoning

strategy Convention Hall

12. Eateries - 17.5 x 14m

5. Performance Space - 9.5 x 10.0m

13. Amphitheatre

6. Auditorium - 24 x 26m

14. Entrance plaza

Amphitheatre

7. Banquet Hall - 19.5 x 24m

Art Gallery

Café

Outdoor Seating

Pathway

Performance / Seating Area

Landscape

Organic Farming

Seminar Room Parking Admin Block

Communication Block

Guest House

Formal

Informal

Auditorium Banquet Hall

Eateries

Eateries Parking Co- working Space

using skylight for natural illumination of exhibition form of convention hall

sections + 12m + 10m +10m +7m +6m

+/- 0m

section a-a’ +16m +14m +12m

+ 6m

1. +0.6m +/- 0m

14.

+ 3m +/- 0m - 1.8m

section b-b’

café area outdoor seating

entrance area

convention center

pathway bird’s eye view

vehicular entry visitor entry a

vehicular entry

07 Concepts and Illustrations Concepts : Concept architectural and interior design, conceptualising design concepts which helps in exploring different design techniques. Illustrations : Conveying a message, thought, idea or a story through minimal illustration and graphics. Project type : Personal.

The Nest Creating an intervention for an office space. The concept derives from the form of a cubicle, taking such multiple cubes and stacking them and binding them with threads like a nest holding the cubes together. A nest where the work environment nurtures and grows. form

basic form

dividing and shifting form into different blocks

resultant form looks like different blocks stacked on each other.

facade cladding depicting a nest, holding the cubes together.

The Tree House The concept of using circular modules for a tree house is to provide a panoromic view to the user. The offset in each segment provides an outdoor space to the user within the design. The stacking of the modules represents a sense of movement as depicted by wild vines and trees in a forest. module formation

basic shape

divding the shape in segments

outcome

form

stacking modules

shifting modules to create a sense of dynamic movement

outcome

design

elevation

plan

The Loop The concept of creating a spectator seating which open the space rather than dividing it. Also, by opening up the space the intervention removes the physical and visual barrier thereby allowing free movement for the user. It also provies different viewpoint to the spectators which makes the user engage with the design. form

no visual or physical connection

pulling the edges up to open up the loop

visual or physical connection

form created provides seating space as well giving different views making the user interact with the design

Illustration

Isolation

Lockdown

Burning Sky

Rain

Night and Day

HIKMA - A religious and secular complex

Toulkarem Courthouse

Museum of Islamic Art

Malba

Architectural Illustration

Mondadori Headquarters

Laayoune Technology School

Odunpazari Modern Art Museum

La Morilla Roja

Installation Concepts

Pyramids of Today

What does the Pyramids represent? It whispers to us about the time they were built, the mystery of that era. Taking cues from these, creating pyramids of today, in the era of concrete and steel, creating a labyrinth for the public to explore.

Inside Out

A public space creating and interaction / activity area which is secluded and at the same time opens up to the surrounding.

Melting Mountains

C r ea t i n g a p u b l i c i n s ta l l a t i o n b y conceptualising networking of mountain ranges, inter-twinning of surafces with each other, thereby creating a space with play of light and shadows.

08 Professional practice

SEC A

SEC B

SEC C

- 506 MM ROAD CROWN LVL

-3400 MM U.FL

-150 MM FFL ROAD CROWN LVL

-3400 MM U.FL

LADDER (TYP)

SECTION 04

RCC OR STEEL PLATFORM AS PER STRUCTURAL CONSULTANT (TYP)

+150 MM FFL

+300 MM FFL

+600 MM FFL

150MM WIDE CHANNEL

SECTION 02

Goel Mansion

SECTION 02

-3850 MM U.FL +600 MM FFL

SECTION 01

+450 MM FFL

+600 MM FFL

-3400 MM U.FL

+600 MM FFL

+600 MM FFL +600 MM FFL

SECTION 03

+600 MM FFL

-3400 MM U.FL

SECTION 05 SECTION 05

+150 MM FFL

Basement Level

+300 MM FFL

Ground Level

+9600 MM FFL +5600 MM FFL

First Level

Second Level

+18600 MM FFL

+13600MM FFL +18600 MM FFL

Third Level

+19850 MM FFL

Fourth Level

ARA Designs About :A G+3 villa, with the facade being entirely form finish, with highest level of detailing to create a seamless design. The design was created in collaboration with GermanIranian architect Hadi Tehrani. Input : Drawings, detailing & coordination Project type : Residential Location: Bangalore

Bombay Brasserie

Section AA

ARA Designs About :A resto-cafe with IndoFrench decor keeping it subtle to create an ambience which can be enjoyed along with the fusion food. The decor concentrates on the minimal use of colurs and texture, with bold furnitures and artifacts to bring life to the place. Input : Designing Project type : Hospitality Location: Hyderabad

Section BB

Flooring

Wall finishes

Table top

plan

Kanive Resort

Cottage 1

section 3d model

Cottage 2

A360 Architects (Internship) About :The design was part of a resort design, located in lush green surroundings on the hills of Coorg. Each cottage was placed on the site strategically so that the user can enjoy the scenic view. Input : Designing and modelling Project type : Hospitality Location: Coorg

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