hitanshu jishtu
Curriculum Vitae & SAMPLES OF WORK academic | Professional | creative
Contents 1. Curriculum Vitae .............2 2. Academic work 2.1 Connecting Eschen Sustainable urban Design Studio .............3 2.2
Triesenberg+ New Fire Station Sustainable Design Studio .............7
3. Professional Work 3.1 Savitri Bhavan, Auroville
3.2
.............9
Principals Residence, Chandigarh .............11
4. Creative Work .............13
CURRICULUM VITAE
Hitanshu Jishtu
Feldstrasse 3, 9490 - Vaduz, Liechtenstein jishtu@gmail.com
Education
University of Liechtenstein
2011 - Present MSc. in Architecture
London Metropolitan University
2007 - 2008 MSc. Integration of Renewable Energies in Buildings
Chandigarh College of Architecture
1997 - 2002 Bachelors in Architecture
Experience
2008 - 2010 Designer
Interiors with Art London, UK
Work: Refurbishing high end residences Involvement: Construction drawings I Project management I Construction administration I Procurement I Documentation
2007 Visiting Lecturer
Work: Teaching CAD Using Autocad and Sketchup for draughting and 3-dimensional modelling to first year architecture students.
Chandigarh College of Architecture Chandigarh, India
2005 - 2006 Architect
Work: minamalistic residences and commercial interiors Involvement: Design Development I Interfaced with engineers, contractors reviewed construction documents and shop drawings.
Brand New Day Architects Bangalore, India
2003 - 2004 Volunteer Architect
Work: Green residential development Auroville Associated Architects Involvement: Schematic design Development I Preparing Auroville, India models and shop drawings for innovative solutions.
2002 Architecture intern Work:
Climatically suitable buildings The Elements-Building with nature Chandigarh, India Involvement: involved in design development for residential and education projects, from presentation design, model making.
2004 - 2005
Residence for Pradeep Mehta, Kufri Office for Desh Bhagat Educational Group, Chandigarh Residence for Rochak Mehta, Kotgarh
Area: 150sq.m Area: 120sq.m Area: 220sq.m
2006 - 2007
The Browser, Bookshop and Library, Chandigarh Principal’s Residence, St.Stephens School, Chandigarh Trekker’s information Centre, Rajgarh
Area: 320sq.m Area: 500sq.m Area: 550sq.m
Skills Set
SOFTWARE CAD
Environmental Simulation
Graphic Design
AutoCAD,3D Studio, Sketchup Photoshop, Indesign LANGUAGES Mother Tongue
Esp-r, Ecotect, TranSYS Lite, Basic
Fluent
Hindi
Freelancing Work
English
German
WORKSHOPS Engineering Sustainable Schools-Cool Schools, London, 2010 ATTENDED Cooling without air-conditioning -Passive Hybrid Downdraft Cooling (PHDC)London, 2009
Sustainable techniques- learning from the Auroville experience, Auroville 2006 Green Architecture and Cost Effective Techniques, Chennai, 2006
Project: CONNECTING ESCHEN
Sustainable Urban Design Studio, Prof. Peter Droege MSc in Architecture University of Liechtenstein, Winter Semester 2011-2012 Sustainability statement
Program statement
Eschen with the time has grown outwards in different pockets of development. These developments have left a scattered structure of the village.
Energy All the development is oriented to the south to maximise the solar benefits. The roofs are aligned at the appropriate angle of 38 degrees to maximise solar panels efficiency for the whole year. A dedicated energy centre is established which is a CHP boiler running on biomass.
CONNECTING ESCHEN
This program aims to connect some of these portions of the village with an infill development. The infill development aims to link up the currently disconnected zones on the village by creating new connection linkages through it.
A synergy with the industrial zone is established by drawing out any waste heat from the manufacturing processes and used to heat water and distribute to the buildings on site by the district heating centre.
The program is a mixed use development having a mix of residential, working and commercial places with an architectural symbol in the form of a public library and art gallery as a prominent landmark.
All buildings are spaced apart to make use of ground source heat. This would be combined with the district heating system for greatest efficiency.
The two axes are defined by the linkage of the church square to the farmlands and the other by extending the walking trail to the industrial zone. Along the `cultural axis` in the North south direction a public space in the form of a small square is created which is an extension of the square from the older church square. The other axis on the east west corridor is a green pathway with the existing water channel given a more natural space to flow.
Transport The development has been envisioned that there is minimum parking space on site to encourage car sharing. To support this an electric car sharing space is dedicated from where the inhabitants can rent out the car for their use. The electric car sharing station acts as an energy storage. Any excess production of electricity by the solar panels it is directed to these charging units.
A homogenous mixed use development contributes to the creation of places that enliven urban districts while meeting the everyday needs of the community. A higher development density will create a more efficient and less consumptive building and spaces. At the same time providing opportunity for community interaction. The aim is to share amenities and have a synergy with different parts of the village.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT All parts of the site are within 200m of bus stops.
Water The existing stream which is channelled to be invisible is given more room to flow naturally and is a major feature of the design. A holding reservoir on one end is created to regulate the flow of water out of the development. ELECTRIC CAR RENTAL + ELECTRICITY STORAGE A electric car rental place is there which also acts as a storage for surplus electricity generated by the PV panels reducing reliance on the grid.
ACTIVE + PASSIVE BUILDING DESIGN All buildings are oriented to the south to maximise solar potential. The roof has been angled at 38deg. the most appropriate angle to benefit from year round solar orientation. The solar panels are used to generate heat water and the rest of the area dedicated as PV electricity generation.
BIOMASS CHP BOILER The energy centre is fed with biomass generated from the farm and forests of the village.
SOLAR THERMAL PV Panels
PEDESTRIAN PREFERENCE Planning preference has been given to walking and the Greenway is a vehicle free zone in the centre of the development.
SURPLUS eLECTRICITY
HEAT + ELECTRICITY
WASTE HEAT
GREENWAY The run off water is channelled into the swale in the middle of the site and further fed into a retention pond recharging ground water and reducing storm water run off.
Residential
GROUND SOURCE HEAT Deep bore wells are drilled to use the earth as a heat sink, reducing heating and cooling demand.
Commercial Office
ENERGY CENTRE Uses a biomass Combined heat and Power (CHP) boiler to supply district heating to the settlement and at the same time producing electricity.
WASTE HEAT Waste heat from the industrial manufacturing is brought to the Energy centre for distribution for heating purpose. HEAT ELECTRICITY WATER
Commercial Retail
SAMPLES OF WORK
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Aerial View of site along the Greenway
View Looking towards the church axis
1. Street Network
Connection to Church Square The axis is defined by the church and a direct connection on this axis leads to the older part of the village and the church square. It is a pedestrian link and continues on the other side to the farmland in the south. This axis which is established is the cultural axis of the development.
Mixed use Commercial/ Residential Arranged along courtyards the mixed use zone has commercial work spaces and residences. Shared Street
CONNECTING ESCHEN
Proposed Road network
2. Pedestrian Movement
Mixed use Work/ Residential The zone between the Greenway and the vehicular link is allocated for mixed use office spaces and residences. The bigger profile of the buildings is derived from the neighbouring industrial buildings which have a dominating profile. The entrance to the residences is on from the Greenway and to the commercial spaces from the connecting roads.
Central Greenway Axis connecting one part of the village to the industrial area and further on to Nendeln. It is envisioned as a green corridor with only pedestrian and cycling facilities.
Shared Street Pedestrian paths Greenway
3. Landscape Areas
Water Holding Reservoir Storage of storm water drain off to recharge ground sources.
Green Areas Water Channel
4. Ground Floor Building Uses
Library/ Art Gallery Kindargarten Industrial Residential Commercial Office Commercial Retail
Energy Centre A district heating and energy generation centre. The Biomass CHP boiler is there to cater to the energy demands of the development. Any excess heat from the industry is channelled to the development from here as well.
Electric Car Rental and Recharge A dedicated place where the inhabitants can rent and recharge electric cars. This acts as a off grid electric storage for any excess electricity production on site.
SAMPLES OF WORK
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Project: Triesenberg + New Fire Station
RIESENBERG + New Fire Station
Sustainable Design Studio, Prof. Conradin Clauvout MSc in Architecture University of Liechtenstein, Summer Semester 2011
1.
CONTEXT
The whole site chosen is in the centre of the industrial zone which gives it a focus to make a design which can connect the whole site together. the chosen place has visibility from 3 different sides. Coming up from Triesenberg the it can be a focus point, coming up from the connecting road the site becomes apparant as soon as the werkhof is crossed and while coming back on the same road the whole industrial campus is always in view. Choosing the theme of a pavillion for a fire station was on the observation that the striking colours of the Fire trucks is always an attention grabber. By displaying it rather than hiding it it gives an immediate identity to the building. Moreover in industrial zone the display of an iconic piece of machinery gives the whole campus a display worthy showpiece. Fire engines are hopefully seldom used and apart from the occasional times it they are called out for duty the only other time when they are out is on training. So the rest of the time they otherise remain hidden. By displaying them out they are on use all the time. What is otherwise just a parking garage by making it as a pavillion gives the machines emotion. At the chosen place on site 2 structures are present. One is the Garbage collection place and the other is a 2 storied structure which has garages and diesel tank on the lower floor and garbabge separation on the top. The original structures on site are partly maintained and the structure system is integrated together to realise the design. the garbage collection place is relocated on teh site and the other one is partly used with the lower level being left as it. the upper level is divided half in usable area.
2.
FUNCTIONALITY The Fire station is divided in 2 distinct areas. 1. The Garages, 2. the “Living Areas�
They have both been given separate identities of their own. The Garages are transparent Pavillions which are like display cases for the fire engines. The other fuctions of training and brigade quaters are in a wooden clad structure which conveys the humane feel and utilises the views from the place to an advantage.
MATERIALS
The village of Triesenberg being a walser village has a rich tradition of building with wood and beautiful old structures are interspered throughtout the place giving it a rich vibrancy. Its an inspiration with which the materiality of the proposal was derived from. The pallette of solid materials has been picked up from the immediate surroundings. Larch wood is present in the existing facade of the building which has been partly used and its the material which has been carried over to the extensions. Apart from that the structure is held up on slender columns of steel and since its an industrial zone, the idea was to use the materials which convey this. The major material is used is glass which with its trasparency will give the structure lightness and integrate the surroundings into it.
1. CONCEPT
The Fire station has been envisioned as a pavilion for fire trucks. The identity of the fire station is derived from the most iconic of object in the building - the fire truckhighlighting its presence and giving it the respect adored on them by the firemen everywhere. The garages are transparent entities where the bright red fire trucks are highlighted instead of being stored in a lifeless dark garage. The striking colours of the Fire trucks is always an attention grabber. By displaying it rather than hiding it gives an immediate identity to the building. The building is otherwise unadorned again to give all the focus on these trucks parked there. What is otherwise just a parking garage by making it as a pavilion gives the machines emotion.
MASSING
The linearity of the industrial structures is maintained with the design but the lightness of the pavillion breaks the rigid lines. The massing has been derived from the site constraints and the materials chosen. Glass and wood are the predominent materials chosen and they dictate a linear form for a building. To break a strong linear axis the garages are divided in banks of 2 and 3 and structured in an L form. The Living areas of the firestation complete the corner connecting the 2 portions of the garages together.
2. MATERIAL PALETTE
To give it a sense of lightness the project has been propped on slender steel columns coming in a V formation. The project is resting partly on existing structures and it is a constraint on which the massing and the structure system of the building is based on.
Elevation East Side
Elevation North Side
3.
The village of Triesenberg being a walser village has a rich tradition of building with wood and beautiful old structures are interspersed throughout the place giving it a rich vibrancy. The palette of solid materials has been picked up from the immediate surroundings. Apart from that the structure is held up on slender columns of steel and since its an industrial zone, the idea was to use the materials which convey this. The major material is used is glass which with its transparency will give the structure lightness and integrate the surroundings into it.
3. CONTEXT
The whole site chosen is in the centre of the industrial zone which gives it a focus to make a design which can connect the whole site together. The existing structures on the site have been utilised and transformed to become the firestation making sustainable use of the resources. The structure is sited on the existing emergency shelter and replaces the existing garbage sorting facility which has been moved to a corner of the site. This makes better utilisation of the site. The views from the site have been exploited to the fullest and the space can be used as a socialising place for the inhabitants. Keeping this in mind the multifunctional room has been given prominence to utilise the views. Sustainability wise the separation of the garage and the habitable spaces makes it simpler to make the building energy efficient as the space to the heated is isolated out. The garages are naturally ventilated and proposed to be heated only to the minimum required level.
4. MASSING
The linearity of the industrial structures is maintained with the design but the lightness of the pavilion breaks the rigid lines. The massing has been derived from the site constraints and the materials chosen. Glass and wood are the predominant materials chosen and they dictate a linear form for a building. To break a strong linear axis the garages are divided in banks of 2 and 3 and structured in an L form. The Living areas of the firestation complete the corner connecting the 2 portions of the garages together.
SAMPLES OF WORK
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View looking up from the main road.
View looking down to the firestation from the road above.
SAMPLES OF WORK
Savitri Bhavan, Auroville India
academic | Professional | creative
SAMPLES OF WORK
Principal’s residence, Chandigarh
academic | Professional | creative
SAMPLES OF WORK
academic | Professional | creative