Architecture Portfolio
Selected Works 2012-2019
Harshil Visrodia
Harshil Visrodia 701, Aum Jaydeep, N.S RD-1, JVPD Scheme, Vile Parle(W). Mumbai-56, Maharashtra, India C- +91 9867060204 harshilvisrodia@gmail.com
Summary: A dynamic and ambitious architect who possesses the design and development flair needed to plan, coordinate and be involved in all phases of an architectural project. A true professional who can easily work as part of an established team on a wide variety of schemes. Professional work experience of total three years which includes experience in a renowned international firm-Dominique Perrault Architecture. I have extensive experience with board range of design in residential, commercial, retail mixed-use and hospitality projects as well as management software’s which include AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Abode Suite, 3ds Max. I have extensive knowledge in Revit and dealt projects with BIM submissions.
Education: Balwant Sheth School Of Architecture (NMIMS)
Mumbai, India Graduated - June 2015
Bachelors In Architecture (B.Arch)
Employment History: Harshil Visrodia Design Studio
Mumbai, India Aug 2018-Present
Principal Architect- Freelance 1. Managed & executed residential scale project both architectural and interiors. 2. Active involvement in following phases: schematic design, design development, construction document. 3. Active contribution in conceptual design, interior design, rendering and material selection. 4. Project supervision.
Dominique Perrault Architecture
Paris, France Feb 2018-August 2018
Architectural Intern
1. Active involvement in the following phases: Schematic design, Design development & Construction document. 2. Active involvement in the drafting team for the creation & preparation of Revit drawings for BIM submission. 3. Preparing architectural drawings & design presentation: ceiling, staircase, lift landings, sanitary, material mapping, doors, parking. 4. Active contribution in conceptual design, interior design, rendering and material selection. 5. Active involvement with team which involved addressing issues, resolving them and integrating the same in drawings.
SE-ARCH- Studio for Environment and Architecture
Mumbai, India Oct 2015-Oct 2017 1. Active contribution in conceptual design and design development for various residential, commercial and hospitality projects. 2. Active involvement in the drafting team for the creation & preparation of Revit drawings for BIM submission. 3. Design modifications as per client’s & liasoning architect’s requirements 4. Worked on detailed area calculations and coordinating the same with the statutory body. 5. Active involvement in meetings conducted with all consultants to address issues, resolve & integrate the same in drawings. 6. Preparing G.F.C and other detailed drawings for execution. 7. Coordinating with site engineer for execution as per G.F.C.
Architect
Romi Khosla Design Studio
Delhi, India Feb 2015-June 2015
Architectural Intern 1. Worked on residential and commercial projects. 2. Generated conceptual drawings and client presentations. 3. Developed working drawings and 3d computer models for Residential & commercial projects in Delhi & Bangalore. 4. Preparing design presentation & detail architectural drawings. 5. Assisted in interior design, product design and material selection.
Competitions & Exhibitions: Reliance Design Competition The competition’s intention was to come up with innovative ideas to create a positive vibe for the metro project in city.
Mumbai, India (2013-2014)
Domus & Phoenix Market Art Festival
Surat, India (2013-2014)
Part of the designing team for designing exclusive outdoor and indoor furniture & installations .
Kala Ghoda Art Festival Part of the design team for designing a walk through and few exclusive pieces of furniture for various cultural themes of the city.
Professional Skills: AutoCad- Expert Revit- Expert Adobe Suites- Expert SketchUp- Expert Rhino- Intermediate Twinmotion- Expert Vray- Intermediate Languages: English- Fluent
Hindi- Native
Gujarati- Native
Microsoft Suites- Expert
Mumbai, India (2013-2014)
3ds Max- Intermediate
content Professional Work
A. Metal 57
Redevlopment Project Dominique Perrault Architecture
B. Makaibari Tea Resort Hospitality Project Se-Arch
C. Kedia House
Residential Project Romi Khosla Design Studio
D. Gajjar Framhouse Residential Project Freelance- Harshil Visrodia
E. K5 House
Residential Project Freelance- Harshil Visrodia
Student Work
F. De/ Re Construction Thesis Project Urban Cultural Intrevention
G. Hybrid
4th Year Project Programmatic Fusion
H. Cultural Hub 3rd Year Project Cultural Intrevention
I. Art Installations/ Graphics Nirantara Tangled Graphics
A. metal 57 Type Location Year Plot Area Status Team Software
Redevelopment Project Boulogne-billancourt, France. 2017-18 2 arce
Ongoing Construction Dominique Perrault Architecture Revit
synopsis: Metal 57 project includes partial demolition, conservation and rehabilitation of about 50% of the old existing vasconi building with proposed design extension in the form of a real estate of about 37,000 m2 sdp. this project was totally developed in bim with revit.
VIEW of the project from river seine
existing old vasconi building
50% conservation 50% demolition
proposed commercial space
50% conservation- public space 50% demolition- commercial space
plan- ground floor level
view of the restaurant
view of the restaurant
view of the lift landing
view of typical office floor
view of the project-external facade
B. Makaibari Tea Resort Type Location Year Plot Area Status Team Software
Hospitality Project West Bengal, India 2015-17 10 arce
Ongoing Construction Se-Arch Revit, Autocad
synopsis: The Makaibari Tea Estate is generations old, known to have highly forested areas intermittent to the tea gardens. The site is as challenging as it is beautiful. Sloping eastward, there are intermittent ridges and swales. Seasonal streams traverse it adding to the dramatic landscape, especially during the monsoons. A village path used by tea pluckers to get to their village downhill is part of the site. The intent of the tea resort is to get an atmosphere of natural scenery with studied rusticity and simplicity of a timeless era in today’s context. The project was totally designed in revit.
Design Proposal: The design goal is a detailed master plan for an 80 key luxury hotel built on 10 acre tea estate. Along with the tea pavilions, the hotel will also have banquets, conference facilities, all day dining, private dining areas, a bar, a specialty restaurant, a spa, a gymnasium, a home theatre, deli, an entertainment area and a swimming pool, all set amongst tranquil gardens and terraces.The building’s dominance on the site is lowered as they are placed linearly along the slope fitting slim so as to minimize cut & fill. Connectivity between buildings is on flat easy walkways & buggy dependent circulation and connectivity is minimized. Come, oh come, ye tea-thirsty restless ones- the ketteboils, bubbles and sings, musically... -Rabindranath Tagore
VIEW OF THE TEA ESTATE
MASTER PLAN OF TEA ESTATE
BLOCK A- Parking, Entry Kiosk BLOCK B- Port Cochere, Reception, Admin, Spa ,Yoga, Beauty Salon BLOCK C- Estate Rooms BLOCK D- Swimming Pool, Gym, Wet Areas BLOCK E- Central Facility Area, Dining Area, Kitchen BLOCK F- Banquet Hall, Conference Room BLOCK G- BOH, Enginerring Offices, Staff Quaters, Admin, IT BLOCK H- Estate Villas HANDMADE MODEL OF TEA ESTATE
BLOCK I- Tea Pavilion
view of the reception & ESTATE ROOMS
view of the all day dining block
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FRONT ELEVATION OF BLOCK B & C
PLAN- GROUND FLOOR LEVEL
VIEW OF THE RECEPTION
VIEW OF THE RECEPTION
VIEW OF THE ESTATE ROOMS
The choice of materials, color and texture is conceptually driven by the use of shades, textures, color tones of tea. PLAN OF block e & f - ALL dAY dINING & bANQUET hALL
VIEW OF A TYPICAL ESTATE ROOM
VIEW OF ALL DAY DINING BLOCK
VIEW OF THE SPA TREATMENT ROOM
VIEW OF TYOICAL ESTATE VILLA
block e & F- Site construction view
block h- Site construction view
C. Kedia House Type Location Year Plot Area Status Team Software
Residential Project Delhi, India 2015-16 12000 sq.ft
Completed Romi Khosla Design Studio Autocad, Sketch-up
synopsis: The Project is located in maharani bagh on a dramatically tapering site. It is a 12000 sq.ft dwelling for a family of 4. The building is conceived as 3 distant masses that respond to the geometry of the site and the program. the narrow front position of the house is the public space and on its lower two floor houses the spilt level living rooms and the upper two floors the double height family room. Materially, this block is stone cladding and wood louvers in the front. the fenestrations on this block follow the inner program of the building and are designed outwards and as such follow irregular geometry. the front stone block is attached to the rear by a brick and concrete block which follows a strict geometric pattern grid on its facade and accommodated within it the private living spaces of the family, the bedrooms and the closets.
This entire building is a single height in section and materially is constructed of exposed brick, exposed concrete and exposed steel. This counters the irregular fenestrations of the front public space with a strict regular grid reinforced by the steel sections of the facade. on the western facade, the brick block is set back from the boundary wall of the property by a meter to allow more light to penetrate the building and to allow for all the services to be placed along it.
VIEW OF THE HOUSE
PLAN - GROUND FLOOR level
VIEW OF THE LIVING ROOM
PLAN - FIRST FLOOR level
VIEW OF THE FAMILY ROOM AND LOUNGE
PLAN - TYPICAL BEDROOM FLOOR level
VIEW OF THE LOUNGE
D. G . ajjar Framhouse Type Location Year Plot Area Status Team Software
Residential Project Porbandar, Gujarat 2019-20 8000 sq.ft
Design Development Freelance- Harshil Visrodia Revit
synopsis: The Project is located in porbandar, gujarat. It is a 8000 sq.ft residential framhouse designed for a family of six. the idea was to blend traditional and modern design style infused with simplicity and functional space planing. The design funtions around living room at the center which is overlooking to the massive multipurpose lawn and is been incorporated with an internal coutyard which caters to the private and semi private spaces located on the adjacent sides. spaces are well interconnected with decks.
VIEW OF THE HOUSE-3d
PLAN - GROUND FLOOR level
PLAN - first FLOOR level
VIEW OF THE LIVING ROOM OVERLOOKING THE SPIRAL STAIRCASE
VIEW OF THE ENTRANCE FOYER
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
VIEW OF THE STAIRCASE, OUTDOOR SEATING AND BEDROOMS
VIEW OF THE LIVING ROOM OVERLOOKING THE SPIRAL STAIRCASE
VIEW OF THE HOUSE FROM THE LAWN
E. K5 House Type Location Year Plot Area Status Team Software
Residential Project Rajkot, Gujarat 2019-20 11000 sq.ft
Design Development Freelance- Harshil Visrodia Revit
synopsis: The Project is located in porbandar, gujarat. It is a 11000 sq.ft residential bungalow desinged for a family of four. The design consists of three volumes connected through a closed and private entrance which opens up to an enclosed courtyard with a pool. One volume includes kitchen and living space while the private spaces and family room are including in the seprate volume.
VIEW OF THE HOUSE-3d
VIEW OF the house- external facade
VIEW OF THE HOUSE-entrance
PLAN - GROUND FLOOR level
PLAN - first FLOOR level
VIEW OF the living room
PLAN - first FLOOR level
PLAN - first FLOOR level
VIEW OF the bedroom
VIEW OF the family room
f. De/Re Construction Society In Flux !!
Type Location Year Plot Area
Urban Cultural Intrevention Mumbai, India 2014-15, Thesis 2 Arce
Synopsis: Thesis involves a study of a significant paradigm in architecture- Deconstruction as a method to demonstrate the alteration of knowledge that compelled paradoxical shift of modernism and its influence to the built environment. As strong system of ideas developed, a linear approach towards architecture grew that neglected past in process to embrace the new economic, political and social aspect of emerging modern world. But, “Every structure and systems of thought has its own seed of downfall”- Jacques Derrida.
the “de” in deconstruction: Societies adapted to the modernism until a time came where various people started questioning the linear set of ideas that were developed my modernism. These people as artist, philosophers etc tried to rethink, re-frame the existing collective ideas of modernism. They made past as there catalyst to dissect the source of construction, the ideas, the process that was involved to built the final product. They added the so called complexity into the existing art to derive the hidden elements giving rise to a movement called “Post Modernism”. Past defines the foundation of an idea Analysis deepest layer of a system
Demonstrates alteration of knowledge Manifest linguistc set of ideas New form of spatial experience Various preception are refined
Why Linear Think !! - Derrida’s Haunt
Walt Disney Museum - Frank Ghery
Illustration- daniel Libeskind
Ontario Museum - Daniel Libeskind
Society In Flux !! Architecture is dealt within a dialectic force of changing society. A constant force of improvisation is acted within a society when interaction with the built environment gets unstable. Human interaction with architecture is one of those factors that leads to the ongoing cohesion between society and environment. a society has a whole is never stable, there are multiple changes happening within it and yet as a whole with the complexion it destructs its originalsource of its development. De/re construction is a process of analyzing the issues that causes the insensitive nature of development to its original source and to rearrange, resettle, recreate and reconnect past present and future to eradicate the complexion prevailing in the society.
economic
technology
society in flux !!
social
The Concern !! In this constant flux in society...insensitive growth of settlement happens that aggregate the notion for the downfall.
politicaL
Fort Precinct:
It marks the historic extent of the original fortified town which was planned to be the center of business for overseas trading, merchandise etc which within years exploded into being richest urban precinct of India. Development of program were designed physically and visually reinforcing the original fortified settlement. (Sub Fort Precinct). In present context the urban society is under a flux between its architectural physical transformation and sustaining the heritage value of the fort. The repulsive nature the Fort to hold on to its heritage value neglects the pressure for the development at larger urban scale forcing insensitive transformation.
lack of social space & green space in fort precinct
Mixed Typology Fortifying The Precinct Irrelevant Program Lack of Open Spaces & Social Infrastructure hierarchy describing old vs new structure
view of the dockyard
urban proposal: The proposed urban intervention deconstructs insensitive growth of historical business district which is on the edge to deteriorate and revive a controlled environment that imbibes a positive effect on the community in its immediate vicinity as well as in urban scale.
site: ballard estate: it was developed as an office district on land reclaimed from the sea. The architectural character of the estate is neo-classical that reflect strong gestures of stone and facade strikes the most with every facade having its own unique qualities. One of the first business district which was articulated with a planned approach which had railway connection which connected the overseas trading. indira dock: it is one of the oldest dockyard governed by Mumbai port trust which is quite functional and open to the ballard estate that handled the offices for overseas trading. Current barriers created to safeguard the port activities have led to the disintegration and the breaking of connections with the city as a whole. RESETTLE REACTIVATE SOCIETY SYSTEM BUILT ENVIRONMENT SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURAL REVIVIAL PAST LOOPHOLES !! FORTIFICATION LACK OF OPEN SPACE IRRELEVANT PROGRAM RECREATE REORGANIZE ABANDONED BUILDINGS Analysing The issue- Exploration through trails: Seamless Dockyard
Isolation Through dead fortified wall
Instant Impact With Historical Place
Commuters Traveling To Different Buisness Sectors
Striking Feature Of Vendors
HISTORICAL TRAIL ALONG THE FORTFIED WaLL
Alteration Of Facade With External Services
Street Shaded By Trees & Long Streets Acting As Breathing Space
Decaying Of The Facade Because Of Irrelevant Program
Iconic Hotel With Great Heritage Value Within The Estate
trail along the internal alleys ballard estate Poor Maintainence & Security Have Encouraged Growth Of Street Dewellers
Walk Along The Facade Is Broken Down By Interesting Alleys
Alleys Between Two Blocks Act As A Connector Of Space
Alleys Are Unaccessiable As Internal Facade Are Untreated
FACADE DISTORTION ABANDONNED COURTYARD LACK OF SOCIAL PLACE
trail along the internal alleys ballard estate
No Single Programatic Solution Has Been Infused That Can Maintain The Heritage Value Of The Area
urban revitalization:
1. Alleys & maximum facade of the old estate restored.
Re- programing estate:
2. spaces opened towards dockyard with existing commercial zone in single block.
3. Recereational zone as a connector. 4. Courtyard is broken Into a plaza connecting buisness & lesiure zone as well as connecting people towards the dockyard.
Old Grand Hotel Petrol Station Old Commercial Building Existing Old Building New Commercial Building Workshop Warehouse New Buisness Center Plaza Recreational Zone Hotel Extension Retained Facade Museum Auditorium
5. Non-functional naval warehouse converted into naval museum & existing workshop into interactive workshop.
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cultural street: It was designed for non-vehicular pedestrian street with landscape & social activities to connect dockyard with buisness center. The essence of the fortified wall which was a barrier was partially broken down for the connection. Interactive Sitouts With Linear Art Exhibits In The Alleys Resoration Of Old Facade
Facade Broken Down To Drive People Into The Centre
Infusion Of New Relevant Archietctural Spaces
Cultural Street With Interactive Spaces
Open Amphitheatre
Decks Viewing The Vast Sea
HISTORICAL TRAIL ALONG THE FORTFIED WaLL Tennis Court
Exisiting Hotel
Cultural Street
Warehouse
Dockyard
Sea
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Model View Of Cultural Street & Plaza
Model View Of The Warehouse & Dockyard
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Programmatic Fusion
Type Location Year Program
Multi Hybrid Project Hypothetical Site 2013-14, 4th Year Exhibition & Cow Shed
synopsis: In order to deal with today’s complexities and bring back to the forefront the relevance of architectural interventions, “process” will have to play a critical role. The Project was amalgamation of two completely independent & different programs on a given hypothetical site. The approach towards designing was meant to be analytical, differentiating the two relevant programs with various methods to generate a multi hybrid space that seems unconnected but is connected.
analysis: The movement of a Cow with its rotation in Cow Shed, its process towards the production of milk, hygiene, convenience & safety factors. It was important to identify the hierarchy needed in the process leading to healthy production of the milk.The movement of a
Visitor with its rotation in Exhibition Center, the process towards exploration, experience and interaction. It was important to identify the hierarchy of thoughts prevailing when exploring an exhibition.
programmatic fusion: The core idea was to identitfy the programs based on the movement and factors including social, visual, physical connections. It was important to diffrentiate spaces based on public and private as well.
programatic movement
programatic fusion of Two Programs
design proposal:
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aerial view plan at +3.5m level
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h. cultural Hub
Radical Modernization
Type Location Year Plot Area
Cultural Intrevention Mumbai, India 2012-13, Third Year 2 Arce
plan of united india mills
aerial view of the mill
Synopsis: The project is about honoring the historic significance of deteriorating buildings while reinventing them for modern contexts and usage.
Site:
United mills is one of the oldest existing non-functional mill in Mumbai. Located in one the prime areas, it is surrounded with residential and commercial buildings and well connected with metro station. One of the oldest functioning cultural theatre- Bharat Mata is located in the mill. connected well with metro and flyover takes care of major vehicular movement
exiting old theatre, a powerhouse to boast art industry
a mix of residential & commercial blocks
old existing facade of the mill
Design Prosposal:
high pedestrain movement from the metro towards the site
transition of people into the commercial section through heavy unmanaged pedestrain trials
The core idea was to re-imagine, renovate and reignite the original structures by fusing in a structured & programmatic cultural intervention based on preserving history and highlighting the passage of time instead of demolishing or disguising it. mill facade as background story was restored.The design was implemented to connect and navigate the exiting high flow of people, redirecting them into the mill area and hence creating transitional spaces to various cultural activties that included workshops, theatre, exhibition galleries, shops, studio & open amphitheatre.
old mill building old existing theatre residential area commercial area flow of people bifurcated route
central plaza view
plan at +3.0m level
entrance view
central plaza view
aerial view
plan at +6.0m level
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i. art Installations
mobious loop
continous stair illusion
Nirantara Multi functional street furniture The design was an urban furniture which takes its form from the continuous which takes its form from the continuous cycle of mobius loop. True to the word “loop� the seating starts off the crest where it extends to the ground as a hand support with fludic spine. This continues as a low level seating by the end of it twists and turns and on changing its axis forms another seating at higher level. The circulates into the ground plane thus resuming the cycle of continuity. The composition reflects the original character of the lithographs and emphasizes the idea of continuity.
detailing the clay model to understand the loop
1. setting up the geometry of the furniture piece & making a mock up in plywood.
2. fibre Material cladding
3. after dry fibre cladding, the piece is rendered with coat of paint inspired by the hues of the city
final Nirantara model 1:1
4. Final Product being exhibited in kala Ghoda
tangled
Multi interactive street furniture In physics, motion is a change in position of an object with respect to time and its reference point, “ CONTINUITY ” is a form of motion. With the basic idea of a knot from a continuous band of material, two usable horizontal levels are created in order to have a multifunctional piece of furniture. The use of the piece varies as per user. The two horizontal surfaces can be used as a comfortable seating area or even as a casual lean table. It also acts as a collector’s item.The piece can be placed outdoor or indoor with a change in material.
conceptual interpretation
wood
metal
final product 1:1
graphics
“PRatibimb”- kala ghoda art festival
songs of all season- book cover
urban informatics-exhibition
NMIMS University Balwant Sheth School Of Architecture HarshilVisrodia Email id: harshilvisrodia@gmail.com LinkedIn-www.linkedin.com/in/harshil-visrodia Copyrights- Harshil Visrodia All Rights Reserved