Jaspreet Bhullar | 2017 Works by Jaspreet Bhullar

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0 3 Y W C A I N G E RMANTOWN , PA

0 4 F I F A TR A IN ING SITE S

05 PASSIVE DE SIG N , S C A L E , M A N AY U N K , PA.

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01 THE RAIL VIADUCT In this academic project, we were encouraged to integrate sustinable practices with design in order to create an adaptive resuse of the City Branch in Philadelphia. The design process that we undertook is different from the ones that are typically taken. The Design team consisted of 8 people, each of whom had the responsibility of analyzing the site from different elemental lenses, identified as Air, Water, Earth, Fire (Energy), Experience, Culture, Fauna and Flora. This extensive design research and understanding of the site enabled us to create a design that was comprehensive and sustainable. The full presentation can be found here: https://prezi.com/nm-8sbesodhn/the-cut/ PROJECT CONTRIBUTERS: AMBROSE KHARKONGOR, SHRADDHA KONDAI, MOHAN KOU, KHALID MIRZA, DHRUVI RANPURA, SUPRIYA SHARMA, MUGDHA SINGHAL AND MIKE WANG

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P R E - C O N C EPT AN AL Y SIS & B IG IDE A

HISTORY The City Branch, also identified as The Cut, is an hidden and submerged stretch of land that was previously used as rail carriageway and has now been abandoned.

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Through its history, the site was always an important piece of land, transporting either goods, coal or people. Identifying this history and creating an adaptive experience that would be regenerative, the S.M.A.R.Trail idea was born - The Cut has always been and should always remain a Social Monument that Advocates for Resilient Transformation.

ANALYSIS OF CURRENT STATE

PRESENT CONDITIONS OF THE SITE PROPOSED PROPOSED ACCESS POINTS PROPOSED ACCESS POINTS ACCESS POINTS PROPOSED PROPOSED BUS LOOP PROPOSED BUS LOOP EXISTING BUS LOOP EXISTINGPOINTS EXISTING ACCESS ACCESS POINTS PROPOSED CAR SHARE PROPOSED CAR SHARE ACCESS POINTS PARKING LOTSPROPOSED CAR SHARE PARKING LOTS SPACES PROPOSED "MAGNETS" PROPOSED "MAGNETS" DISTRICT LIMIT DISTRICT BOUNDARIES DISTRICT LIMIT THECUT CUT THE THE CUT

PROPOSED MAGNETS

LOGO FOR THE S.M.A.R.TRAIL

BALDWIN PARK RODIN MUSEUM BARNES FOUNDATION SABRINAS

INQUIRER BUILDING

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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

Creating a Modular format for the Design Phase Indentifying overarching topics that could be translated as Modules. The three that were identified were Community, Living Structures and Energy modules. Activities or attractions points were also identified that would can be found within or around the cut – marked as the “magnets”.

Concept Development Creating a car-free zone: indentifying a service bus loop and highly pedestrian friendly streets. Additionally including electric carshare parking lots and spaces through the districts shown in grey.

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D E S I G N S T RATE G IE S The image on the right is a sketch of the current state of the key sub systems. For the purpose of this portfolio, only Air and Water systems are shown and discussed. In order to understand the quality of air at the district level, emissions from building, cars, street lights and asphalt were calculated, as shown. The water sub system analysis for the city of Philadelphia is also depicted in the sketch. Philadelphia is home to a Combined Sewer System, wherein all grey, black and stormwater is disinfected before its discharge in to the main water source. However, in a large storm event, the disinfection does not take place and the River is polluted with grey, black and runoff water. CURRENT STATE OF KEY SUB-SYSTEMS !

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BioSolar Roofs are Green Roofs and Solar Roofs combined and help in providing relief to fauna and flora hence creating healthy ecosystems.

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Using simple thermodynamics mechanisms, one Air purifying billboard will be able to clean a whopping 100,000 m3 of air.

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STORMWATER FLOW GREY & BLACK WATER NEW BLACK & GREY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE

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RETENTION RETENTION & & FILTERATION INFILTRATION BASIN BASIN

Stormwater Retention collected through streets will run via system of pipes in Tree Trenches to the Living systems.

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SLUDGE DISPOSAL

A Living System purifies black and grey water through a system plants & microbial bodies with the end product of clean, potable water that can be redistributed to the district.

The image on the right is a sketch of the proposed state of key sub systems. First and foremost, streets are made pedestrian friendly and there is an increse in ublic transportation. Emissions can be drastically reduced when retroffited with LEED criteria for renovatining buildings or newly constructred buildings, public transport is increased as well as the green cover with number of trees and green roofs. Water systems are now independent of the main river as a water source. Stormwater, Grey water and Blackwater can all be harversted in the district and serve the needs of the population. “Clean” Energy can be generated from solar power and wind as is seen with the biosolar roofs and the retrofitted lighting fixtures.

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02 ASPIRE ZONE QATAR SAUDI ARABIA

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PROJECT SITE

This project was intended as a Concept Design proposal for Training pitches to be used in the upcoming 2022 FIFA Tournament to be held in Doha, Qatar. Working with the Lead Architect, the Landscape and Urban Planning Department at ECG develped several iterations for a layout that was then discussed with the Sports Committee Liasons. Personally, this was invaluable experience as I was exposed to not only several Design softwares but also truly understood the meaning of integrative process.

PROJECT CONTRIBUTERS: LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT AT ECG, QATAR AND ECG, CAIRO.

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A S P I R E Z O NE - TOU RN AME NT MODE M A S TE R P L A N

SITE MASTERPLAN

TRAINING PITCHES DEVELOPED CONCEPT PLAN

COMMUNITY CENTER

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ROUNDABOUTS SECURITY AND SITE ACCESS STRATEGY

Developing a Concept Plan Identifying access points, main circulation patterns, the location of residential and commercial zones. At this point, the lead architect also introduced a water channel between the residential and commercial zones, creating a mixed use space that not only served as barriers to the training pitches but also created spaces for public interaction shown as Roundabouts.

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Developing a Security Strategy for Training Pitches Entry The FIFA tournament involves internationally known personnel, as such, a core requirement for this project was understanding the security concerns and demonstrating how design strategies would address safety for each training site. In the disgram above, access for players (in green) and spectators (in ochre) are shown for both the site itself as well as the Training Sites.

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T Y P I C A L “ F IE L D OF PL AY ” L AY OU T

SITE USES

AREA (M2)

ELLIPSE AREA

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FIELD OF PLAY

17,940

SPECTATOR AREAS

1,529

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BUILDING

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ROADS & PARKING

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GREEN AREAS

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ENTRANCES FOR PLAYERS ENTRANCES FOR SPECTATORS ENTRANCES FOR MEDIA PERSONNEL SECURITY TIER 1 - TEMPORARY FENCE DURING TOURNAMENT, ALONG INTERNAL ROAD LOOP SECURITY TIER 2 - WATER CHANNEL AROUND TRAINING SITES SECURITY TIER 3 / PRIVACY TIER 1 - TEMPORARY, OPAQUE FENCE 2.5M HIGH DURING TOURNAMENT SECURITY TIER 4 / PRIVACY TIER 2 - GREEN BERMS WITH BUFFER TREES (TOTAL HEIGHT 15 M) SECURITY TIER 5 / PRIVACY TIER 3 - TEMPORARY, OPAQUE FENCE 2M HIGH DURING TOURNAMENT LEVELS OF SECURITY DIAGRAM

ACCESS ROUTES FOR PLAYERS

ACCESS ROUTES FOR SPECTATORS

TRAINING SITE AERIAL VIEW

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ACCESS ROUTES FOR MEDIA PERSONNEL

ACCESS ROUTES FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES

ENTRANCE TO TRAINING SITE

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A S P I R E Z O N E - L E G ACY MODE LANDUSE

LEGACY MODE - DEVELOPED CONCEPT PLAN AND LAND USE BUDGET LAYOUT LINKS BETWEEN EAST & WEST PRECINCTS EXISTING ROADS AND ACCESSES INTERNAL LOOP PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT LINK TO THE PARK ROUNDABOUTS

LEGACY MODE AERIAL VIEW

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LAND USE Single Family Dwellings Multi-storey Apartments Mixed Use Buildings Boutique Hotels Parks, Lake & Pitches Business Park Existing Uses Roads TOTAL

AREA (m2) 175,560 285,360 166,518 20,000 68,107 266,545 276,400 415,700 1,731,352

PERCENTAGES 10.14 16.46 9.60 1.15 3.94 15.39 16.00 24.02 100.00

COMMERCIAL ZONE AERIAL VIEW

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03 YWCA IN GERMANTOWN, PA Redesign of the YWCA in Germantown was an Academic project in the GeoDesign Studio. For this project, analysis was performed individually, using the program ArcGIS and design options for the YWCA and its adjacent plot - Vernon Park - were developed in CityEngine. This Collaborative effort was a response to an on going Response for Proposals which heavily dictated the design criteria for this project. For the full webscene: http://philauniv.maps.arcgis.com/apps/CEWebViewer/viewer. html?3dWebScene=c75922d210cb4487b3154be3d1b538d8

PROJECT CONTRIBUTERS: JAZMIN KIMBLE, MOHAN KOU, BENJAMIN SMITHMCROBIE AND RACHEL WOLFORD.

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UNDERSTANDING SLOPE OF THE WATERSHED

UNDERSTANDING THE SLOPE AROUND THE SITE

The following maps were created in ArcMap. A slope analysis was conducted at the level of the Watershed as well as the for the town of Germantown. This analysis was conducted to understand topography and existing infrastructure, and understanding the route of water in the watershed. Analysis conducted in conjunction with the transportation layers gives insight to the various design opportunites that can be explored. The analysis conducted for the Pedestrian walkability included conducting a path analysis based on the “walkability” of road types. This was a key factor in creating a design proposal for Vernon Park, the adjacent plot. The YWCA building would benefit immensely if the park’s condition and functionality were improved. This park could serve as an extension for the YWCA - a space to hold events. In the following pages, design proposal for the parks are discussed. MAJOR TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS

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PEDESTRIAN WALKABILITY

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The map on the right was conducted in ArcMap, in rfforts to understand the slopes around the site and specifically for the Plot of Vernon Park. Also overlayed on this map are existing and proposed Stormwater Management practices around the area. The design proposal takes in to account these practices.

ZONING BUILD OUT - AERIAL

Additional analysis was conducted in order to understand a complete existing zoning build out within the area of interest. The purpose of this exercise was to view the surrounding neighborhood at maximum capacity build out and how the YWCA building fit in its surrounding context. This exercise further emphasized the need to improve the functioning of the park, in order to treasure the existing green space.

SITE SLOPES AND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

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V I E W O F V ERNON PARK Design Proposals for the YWCA building as well as Vernon Park. The images below are views from within the park, created in CityEngine.

DESIGN PROPOSAL 1

The image to the below is a look at the design proposal for Vernon Park from the intersection of Greene St and Chelten Ave.

DESIGN PROPOSAL 2

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04 FIFA TRAINING SITES This project was another Conceptual Design Proposal for FIFA Training Pitches, where we worked with the Qatar Sports Committee, the Lead Architect of the Training Pitches project as well as the Landscape and Urban Planning Department at ECG to develop iterations for layouts of the Training Pitches. This process witnessed a similar design process of producing alternative options for layout, site acess and site security accompanied with a 3D visualisation of the proposed design. Integrative design was an integral part of this process.

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PROJECT CONTRIBUTERS: LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT AT ECG, QATAR AND ECG, CAIRO.

SITE LOCATION, ADJACENCIES AND PROXIMITY

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F I F A TR A N I NG SITE S S I T E 1 - M A STE RPL AN

SITE 1 - AERIAL VIEW

The Masterplan for this site in particular is seen on the right with layout variations seen below.

SITE 1 - MASTERPLAN (OPTION 1)

SITE 1 - MASTERPLAN (OPTION 2)

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F I F A TR A N I NG SITE S S I T E 1 - A C CE SS DIAG RAM

SITE 1 - ACCESS DIAGRAM AT MACRO SCALE

Seen here are the site access diagrams, respective to each user group, at a macro scale and at the scale of individual training pitch.

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TRAINING CLUSTER BOUNDARY SECURITY TIER 1 - OUTER PERIMETER; 2.5 M HIGH TEMPORARY OPAQUE FENCE SECURITY TIER 2 - INNER PERIMETER; 2.5 M HIGH TEMPORARY OPAQUE FENCE EXTERNAL ROAD NETWORK 100 M STAND-OFF GREEN BERMS AROUND TRANING SITE TEAMS VEHICULAR ROUTE TEAMS PEDESTRIAN ROUTE EMERGENCY VEHICULAR ROUTE EMERGENCY PEDESTRIAN ROUTE SPECTATORS VEHICULAR ROUTE SPECTATORS PEDESTRIAN ROUTE MEDIA PERSONNEL VEHICULAR ROUTE MEDIA PERSONNEL PEDESTRIAN ROUTE SITE 1 - ACCESS DIAGRAM AT MICRO SCALE

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05 PASSIVE DESIGN, BUILDING SCALE, MANAYUNK, PA. This Building scale project was a revitalization academic venture, wherein the principles of Passive Design were studied and implemented. During the inventory and analysis phase, we were introduced to the scenario planning process which aided in creating the design program for the existing structure. Analysis was conducted through a systems thinking process - at the level of design as well as at for understanding passive design strategies as is discussed in the upcoming pages.

PROJECT CONTRIBUTERS: ALONA KORITA, RACHEL PASTORE AND HIMALI SHENDE.

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S I T E I N V E NTORY & AN AL Y SIS

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The existing structure, seen in the images below, was part of the Coal recieving and storage facilities located along railways, known as Coal Pockets.

The Systems Thinking model on the right creates a picture for understadning the current conditions of the town of Manayunk and the histroc, economic and envirionmental issues it faces. SYSTEMS THINKING DIAGRAM - ANALYSIS PHASE

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SITE PLAN The project goal was to create a location that would withstand an uncertain future. Based on an interactive scenario planning exercise, we elected to create a Multi-purpose Arts and Culture center on the existing site. In doing so, we hoped to create a space that will successfully function in the best & worst case scenarios. Manayunk lacked a communal space that honored its artistic nexus which existed in the neighborhood. our proposal of an exhibition space would host local artists in the gallery space, while also serving as a classroom for community members. Further, the space could be rented for events such as weddings or parties thus encouraging economic growth and promoting a vibrant interactive lifestyle.

3D RENDERINGS OF ARTS AND CULTURE SPACE - ENTRANCE

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3D RENDERINGS OF EXTERIOR GARDEN SPACE

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P A S S I V E D ESIG N STRATE G IE S

SUMMER PASSIVE DESIGN STRATEGIES SHOWN ACROSS SECTION AA

The image above is an illustration showing the passive design strategies used, that would create a comfortable interior space during the summer months. Noted are the following - south facing windows provided with shade structures, light shelves for the gallery space for better lighting and window openings for increased cross ventilation.

WINTER PASSIVE DESIGN STRATEGIES SHOWN ACROSS SECTION AA

Wnter time passive design strategies are seen above. The winter sun is positioned lower on the horizon which leads to greater sun exposure on the south facing windows. The interior of the building is proposed to have Dark Floors which will keep the space warmer. The proposed design suggests louvered shading features, increasing sun exposure.

STACK EFFECT SHOWN ACROSS SECTION BB

The section above represents the stack effect designed as part of the central staircase in the existing structure. During warmer months, hotter air entering the building creates a pressure difference inside, hence letting in cooler air inside. Daylighting the staircase with Seen above is another Systems Thinking diagram that discusses the various Passive Design glass windows creates for an inviting space, strategies and how the are implemented through various design features. These features are discussed in the sketches on this page. during the warm and cool months.

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