Architecture Portfolio - Joseph James Alenchery

J OSEPH JAM ES ALEN CH ERY E N V I RO N M E N TAL D ESI G N E R , ARCH I TEC T

Page 03 Resumé

2020

Page 05 Residence for JK

2019

Page 06 Apartment at Maruthamkuzhi 2019 Page 07 Home Renovation

2019

Page 09 Design Studio : Year One

2019

Page 11 Energy Efficient Architecture

2018

Page 13 Waleed Villa

2017

Page 15 Qurtoba Complex

2016

Page 17 Hotel for Manish Thakkar

2015

Page 19 Monet Business Park

2015

YEAR OF UNDERTAKING PROJEC T TITLE PAGE NUMBER

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor, Staff Advisor Marian College of Architecture & Planning, India July 2018 – July 2020

JOSEPH JAMES ALENCHERY Environmental Designer, Architect Currently Self Employed Some of us go our entire lives without ever being inspired. Those of us lucky enough to sample it, are forever indebted to pass it on.

The last 2 years of my professional life were spent juggling between expanding not only my experience and knowledge; but also, of a generation of student architects. Teaching isn’t a walk in the park, and nothing we do can prepare us for the pleasant surprises that accompany the job. Nevertheless, it gives you room to grow as a person, and a designer; because only when you must explain to a child, is your knowledge truly tested.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Architectural Design

Architecture Sketching

Self Employed

Environmental Design

Visual and Oral Presentations

Architect ARCH JS Kuwait November 2016 - February 2018

Passivhaus Design

Graphic Design & Typography

Self Employed

Building Energy Modelling

Landscape Photography

Drafting and Visualization

Architecture Photography

Junior Architect Karan Grover & Associates (KGA), India January 2015 - June 2015

EDUCATION Master of Science in Environmental Design University of Bath, UK September 2015 – September 2016

Registered Architect, Council of Architecture, India Registration number - CA/2015/68073 April 2015

Bachelor of Architecture College of Engineering Thiruvananthapuram, India July 2009 – May 2014

SOFTWARE SKILLS Autocad Ecotect Sketchup Lumion IES & Sefaira Relux Lighting Photoshop Indesign Illustrator Lightroom MS Office Beginner

ACHIEVEMENTS

Intermediate

Expert

Advanced

LANGUAGES

Bronze level of Achievement for services rendered to the University of Bath under the positions of Academic Rep and the PG Academic Executive Rep. English

Malayalam

Still Life Photographer Award from the University of Bath, Photography Society.

French

Arabic

CONTAC T DETAILS Email : Telephone:

Second Runners Up position, at the Design Masters Challenge; a National level competition hosted by CNBC IBN and Ethos Group in 2015.

Hindi

Address:

ar.jozalenchery@gmail.com +91 7593098923 2A Skyline Golflinks Apartments Kowdiar PO, Trivandrum Pin: 695003, Kerala, India

Architect’s visualisation of the North West view of the residence.

Architect’s visualisation of the balcony at sunset.

SUN PATH STUDY Sun

RESIDENCE FOR JK

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Site

Sun

NORTH

BED & BATH

KITCHEN

Possible Solutions: No Openings on the East.

Openings on the west will be shaded.

Traditional hip roof to be employed, with an attic space. to prevent heat gain from above.

Sun

LAYOUT STUDY DINING

Problems: Direct solar radiation will affect the East, West and the Roof.

BUILDING TYPE: Residential BUILT AREA: 1870 sq ft

MASSING STUDY

LIVING

Ground Floor Cutouts

BED & BATH TERRACE

BED & BATH First Floor

Sun

FIRST

LOCATION: Kottayam, India

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Winder Stairs around dining

GROUND

PROJECT STATUS: On Site EMPLOYMENT: Self Employed This 2-level residence was built on a budget for a client who had a difficult time negotiating with his contractor. To ensure the lowest possible area; certain considerations such as removal of the car porch from the design, and reduction of terrace area were introduced.

Openings were placed on the North & South to prevent direct solar gain from the rising & setting sun on the East & West. Large windows, with thin shades on the top and sides; to maximize daylight & ventilation. A sloping roof as shelter from rainfall, and an attic to reduce heat gain from above.

A cubical mass was selected, to provide smooth facades. Cutouts were made for the terrace and the entrance.

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A centre line grid was used in plan and for the front facade.

This would leave the midsection for necessary circlation space.

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FIRST FLOOR PLAN

Car Parking Temporary Structure

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

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V ERA NDA H LI V I NG K I TC HEN D I NI NG BED ROOM

3.67 X 2.04 m 3.27 X 3.00 m 2.40 X 3.70 m 3.51 x 4.57 m 3.60 x 3.66 m

SEC TION A A’

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BATHROOM WA SH TERRAC E LAUND RY D EC K

2.40 x 1.50 1.09 x 1.50 3.51 x 3.54 1.77 x 2.34 varied

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Architect’s visualisation of the West view of the apartment.

Architect’s visualisation of the East view of the apartment.

SUN PATH STUDY Problems: Direct solar radiation will affect the East, West and the Roof.

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APARTMENT AT MARUTHAMKUZHI

Sun

Site

Sun

Sun

3BHK Bungalow

Type 2 3 BHK

Lobby

Type 3 2 BHK

+ 6.75 m

Lobby & Stairs

FIRST

+ 3.60 m

Type 1 3 BHK

3.5 m

Ground Level Parking

Building outline follows the site after setback

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Lobby & Stairs

GROUND

+ 0.45 m

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Parking

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Lobby & Stairs

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3BHK 1 2 3 4 5 6

LI V I NG D I NI NG BED 1 BED 2 BED 3 COUNTER

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Partnered with : Ar. Arjun Prasanth

TYPE 3 - 2BHK - 88.8 SQM

4.00 X 3.40 m 4.00 X 3.22 m 4.30 X 3.30 m 4.30 x 3.60 m 3.60 x 2.70 m 2.30 x 1.50 m

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K I TC HEN BATH1 BATH 2 WA SH UTI LI TY D EC K

3.00 x 2.40 2.40 x 1.50 2.40 x 1.20 1.20 x 1.00 3.20 x 1.20 varied

BATH1 BATH 2 WA SH UTI LI TY D EC K

2.40 x 1.50 m 2.40 x 1.20 m 1.20 x 0.75 m 2.40 x 1.60 m 3.60 X 1.80 m

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2BHK

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TYPE 2 - 3BHK - 122.6 SQM n

Lobby & Stairs

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Lobby & Stairs

TYPE 1 - 3BHK - 121.4 SQM 4

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EMPLOYMENT: Partnership

https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjun-prasanth-2a89b4142/

Lobby & Stairs

Type 3 2 BHK

1.5 m

Aluminium Louvers to block incident solar radiation

Sun

PROJECT STATUS: Approved for build

The simplest way to achieve spacious living conditions without building up the net area, was to generate a corridor free design. Due to the East West orientation of the windows by virtue of the North South site, aluminum louvers were designed to shade them from the morning & evening sun.

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2.1 m

LOCATION: Trivandrum, India

The 5-unit apartment was built on a relatively small site of 386 sqm, with the unit on the ground floor (121 sqm) being converted to a lone standing bungalow. The other 4 units, accessible by stairs over 2 floors were designed to be 123 & 89 sqm (2 of each).

Type 2 3 BHK

Parking on ground level.

Boxed shade around window(RCC)

NORTH

LAYOUT

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Possible Solutions: Shading devices to prevent direct solar radiation perpendicular to surface.

Use of a canopy on the terrace.

BUILDING TYPE: Residential NO. OF UNITS: 5

DEVELOPMENT STUDY

1 2 3 4 5

LI V I NG D I NI NG K I TC HEN BED 1 BED 2

4.40 X 3.10 m 4.60 X 3.60 m 3.10 X 2.80 m 4.30 x 3.30 m 3.10 x 3.00 m

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LIVING AREA REFURBISHMENT 1

HOME RENOVATION

ARCHITRAVE Before

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DHURRIE

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CENTREPIECE

FLOORING

LOCATION: Trivandrum, India PROJECT STATUS: Renovated EMPLOYMENT: Self Employed After 15 years of moving into this apartment, out of which it was lived in for only 8; the family finally greenlit a quick renovation project. To keep it as simple as possible, only the bathrooms were completely changed.

Other changes and updates were limited to the upholstery and fabric.

BEFORE

Hand Crafted Dish From the Middle East to match colours.

Platinum Imperial Red White Granite Granite Retained from original construction. With red used only to border the living area.

Fabric 1

Fabric 2

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WOODWORK

Base Structure PVC Ply with Aluminium profile handles.

Laminate - Zebrano

COUNTER

Counter Top Black Galaxy Granite Base Frame Steel L sections.

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FIXTURES Water Closet (Jaquar) Single Piece closet.

Cushions To blend with couch.

Fabric 3 Used for curtain also.

Warm (left) - Show Ambient display lighting.

Cool (right) - Task Ceiling mounted lighting.

LIGHTING

Wash Basin (Jaquar) Thin Rimmed Counter Top.

Fabric 3

Fabric Replaced Wood Polished

BATHROOM RENOVATION

AFTER

A new TV unit, dhurrie, and a little bit of woodwork was added. To top it off, the woodwork was all polished, the window bars painted black, and the entire house painted white. Current additions to the house include framed pictures and tapestries; carefully positioned on walls and in niches.

After

Before

SEATING Thin Cotton Dhurrie Pastel shades to blend with flooring.

After

Teak Architrave To frame the opening.

White Translucent Sheer Pinch pleat, floating height.

Woven Fabric Curtain Eyelet type, floating height

CURTAINS

BUILDING TYPE: Residential PROJECT TYPE: Renovation & build

LIGHTING

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Warm (left) Ambient display lighting.

Cool (right) Task lighting - LED tubes.

Shower Partition

TILING

Faucet (Jaquar) Single lever Tall Boy.

Sill Level

Tile (60x120cm) Printed Ceramic, matte finish.

Tiling Pattern Vertical Placement using sill level & shower partition as vertical & horizontal refernce.

DESIGN STUDIO YEAR ONE

Composition: Freehand Scribbles for dexterity.

Composition: Identification of any outline in scribble.

Composition: Freehand using the identified outline.

Generation: Multiple colour schemes.

Application: Positive & Negative.

Complementary.

Application: Monochromatic Split Complimentary.

Medium: Pencil

Medium: Pencil

Medium: Pencil

Medium: Paint

Medium: Paint

Medium: Paint

Composition: Geometric shapes to show emotion.

Application: Adding Monochromatic tones.

Application: Adding Complementary colours.

Composition: 2D composition to study imbalance.

Composition: 2D collage to show the rule of 3rds.

Composition: 2D collage to show the rule of 3rds.

Medium: Pencil

Medium: Pencil

Medium: Paint

Medium: Pencil

Medium: Paper

Medium: Paper

Composition: 3DPapermodelto showtheruleof3rds.

Composition: 3DPapermodelto showtheruleof3rds.

Model Making: Pathway using perforated planes.

Model Making: 3D Composition using solids.

Model Making: 3D composition using lines.

Model Making: Pavillion design using lines.

Medium: Paper

Medium: Paper

Medium: Paper

Medium: Paper

Medium: Skewers

Medium: Skewers

Composition: 3DPapermodel inspiredbyanycity.

Utility Model: Lantern design using platonic solids.

Structural Study: Study of arches in 2D & 3D.

Structural Study: Study of domes in 2D & 3D.

Structural Study: Study of vaults in 2D & 3D.

Structural Study: Study of shell structures in 2D & 3D.

Medium: Paper

Medium: Paper

Medium: Any

Medium: Any

Medium: Any

Medium: Any

Structural Study: Study of suspension bridges in 2D & 3D.

Structural Study: Study of trusses in 2D & 3D.

Structural Study: Study of space frames in 2D & 3D.

Structural Study: Study of tensile structures in 2D & 3D.

Philosophy: Study of various architects & work.

Space Study: Study of various spaces in 2D & 3D.

Medium: Any

Medium: Any

Medium: Any

Medium: Any

Medium: Any

Medium: Any

COURSE: Bachelor of Arch YEAR: One UNIVERSITY: Cochin University MODE OF DELIVERY: Studio & Workshops EMPLOYMENT: Marian College Taking into consideration the experience from the previous year, the methodology at the University of Bath, and the curriculum; a few colleagues and I created a guideline for the first-year design studio. This would prepare students for the design of smaller spaces on their own.

The studio started off with simple scribbles and drafting techniques, followed by studies of the elements & principles of design, and colour. Using this knowledge, the students were asked to produce multiple works in both 2 & 3 dimensions; to study emotion, space and structure. An insight into Architectural philosophy was obtained via literature studies.

SITE CONTEXT

ENERGY EFFICIENT ARCHITECTURE COURSE: Bachelor of Arch YEAR: Four UNIVERSITY: Cochin University MODE OF DELVERY: Lecture & Studio EMPLOYMENT: Marian College The programme was based on the Environmental Design studies pursued for my master’s degree. The idea was that Carbon Emissions can be reduced; by reducing the energy requirement. The steps involved are: - Climate responsive passive design.

- Use of materials with improved thermal properties.

- Implementation of building automation, wherever possible.

- Use of renewable sources of energy.

Every location on earth is unique. The climate, terrain, flora and fauna; define the type of construction feasible in a given area. Some of the aspects to be considered are as follows.

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

Designs vary based on:

Designs also vary based on:

Topography and altitude.

The temperature range & winds.

TOPOGRAPHY

Presence of water bodies.

Density & scale of the built up surroundings.

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SITE

LOCATION PLAN - EXAMPLE

Accesibility to the site via road.

SITE

Levels of noise & shade from the surrounding areas.

Designs should vary based on: Incident solar radiation, and available shade.

Use of natural light & ventialltion.

MATERIAL USAGE

Insulation - Materials or Air Air cavity or vaccuum can also be used as an insulator, and to prevent moisture retention.

Double or Triple glazed windows work best with these.

Brick

R.C.C.

Insulation

Direct Direct Proper Shading Radiation Rainfall (built or natural) High levels Moisture & Reduced heat gain & of heat gain mould moisture build up

Levels of precipitaion.

SECTION A A’ - EXAMPLE

Thermal Transmittance Value The combination of materials which allow the least amount of heat to be transferred across can be used to prevent heat gain in summer & heat loss in winter.

VEGETATION

CLIMATE RESPONSE

A

The neighbourhood character.

The available vegetation & the shade.

BUILT UP SURROUNDINGS

LOCALITY Designs must vary based on:

CLIMATE

The levels of precipitation.

NATURAL LIGHT & VENTILLATION

BUILDING AUTOMATION

Wood

Glass

Metal

Air

Building automation is the process where multiple manually controlled functions within the building, are connected to a central system via mechanical and electrical means.

This ensures that all systems can be centrally monitored and utilised only when required.

It can help improve indoor environmental quality & create energy savings.

Types of Automation: - Biometric security system - Motion sensor lighting - Timed flow of water - Timed use of hot water - Building surveillance - Occupancy based HVAC system - Firefighting systems - Kinetic shading systems

RENEWABLE ENERGY Once the energy requirement of the project is reduced using the above steps, the minimal requirement can be met using non polluting renewable sources of energy.

SOLAR POWER

WIND POWER

GEOTHERMAL POWER

BIOMASS

HYDRO POWER

NUCLEAR POWER

TIDAL POWER

Architect’s visualisation of the residence clad in Marble.

Architect’s visualisation of the front porch of the residence.

MARBLE SAMPLE

STRIATED MARBLE

GROOVES

PAT TERNS

View

WALEED VILLA BUILDING TYPE: Residential, Luxury BUILT AREA: 4000 sq ft LOCATION: Shuwaikh, Kuwait

Diagonal grooves, 3 mm deep at a 45 degree angle

TYPE A Turkish Carrara Marble, Grade A.

Type B

5mm groove on the edge of required piece.

Groove

Elevation

Type A

Plan

Edge detail on striated pieces, for deep grooves

TYPE B Turkish Carrara Marble, Grade B.

View

White Turkish Carrara marble with faint black and thicker grey veins were selected.

Elevation

Type B, was etched with grooves running at 45 degrees, from one end to the other.

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B

Window

Grooves were created between different slabs by leaving a larger space of 10 mm between them.

Groove

A

The grooves were arranged around openings, and the pieces were cut and placed proportionately around.

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Groove

PROJECT STATUS: Nearing Completion EMPLOYMENT: Arch J S, Kuwait Waleed villa was a project that was entrusted to the studio mid construction. The prime focus was the faรงade design. After multiple meetings and reviews, it was decided to go with imported Turkish Marble. The upper levels of the villa would have striated marble, while the lower levels would be clad with large smoother sections.

First Floor

First Floor

Ground Floor

Ground Floor

FRONT ELEVATION A

B

Adding grooves along the outer edge of the fenestrations, resulted in the creation of a pattern that would further subdivide the larger slabs of marble. The striated marble would be cut into multiple pieces and rejoined in certain places, to create the illusion of random.

SIDE ELEVATION

SIDE ELEVATION Groove

A

First Floor

First Floor

Ground Floor

Ground Floor

REAR ELEVATION

Architect’s visualisation.

Source : ARCH JS, Kuwait

Architect’s visualisation.

Source : ARCH JS, Kuwait

PRESENTATION WORK

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Some of the aspects of the presentation style developed for the project are as follows:

QURTOBA COMPLEX BUILDING TYPE: Residential, Luxury NO. OF UNITS: 30 LOCATION: Qurtoba, Kuwait PROJECT STATUS: On Site EMPLOYMENT: Arch J S, Kuwait Tasked with preparing the drawings for client approval, and the city council’s permit; most of the time spend on this project was in the presentation phase. Other than preparing drawings which catered to the needs of the city council; time was spend trying to understand the simplest presentation methods which would complement the studio’s ideology, with what could impress the client.

Calculating the sun path to show the shadow pattern, using textures to demarcate the decks, pools and green spaces; were some of the methods employed to make the drawings simpler for the client to read. The client greenlit the project.

Site Context: Simplified to help the client understand how exactly his property would find itself when built.

Sun Path: Although calculated accurately, it was decided to simply show it as a sketch, as the client was more than happy with any leasable property.

Renders & Images: Use of photoreal renders produced.

Site

SITE CONTEXT Roads marked with directions Green Spaces with tree icons Grey for surrounding residences Lighter grey for the site Sun path depicted in plan and view Sun rays shown as squiggles South side shown darker

Sun

Sun

SOUTH

SUN PATH DIAGRAM

BUILDING LAYOUT Render Style : - Grey walls, black & white indoors - Textures for decks, pools & green - Cars with realistic images - Vegetation with realistic images - Shadows on the rendered spaces

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

BASEMENT PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

ROOF PLAN

DRAWING STYLE Vertical Zoning : This drawing was reproduced 32 times on a single page, with each drawing having a different unit - duplex or condo - highlighted; along with the details of each.

This was done to help the client corelate each individual unit to its position in the complex.

Floor Plans : - Grey walls, black & white indoors - Textures for decks, pools & green - Cars with realistic images - Vegetation with realistic images - Shadows on the rendered spaces - Use of icons to identify spaces

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SAMPLE LAYOUT - Not from actual project

Second Floor Duplex Condominium Parking,Services

6 6 No

First Floor Duplex Condominium Parking,Services

4 8 No

Ground Floor Duplex Condominium Parking,Services

12 0 Yes

Basement Duplex Condominium Parking,Services

8 0 Yes

VERTICAL ZONING

Architect’s visualisation of the primary redesign of the hotel.

Architect’s visualisation of the rooftop pool and cafe.

HOTEL FOR MANISH THAKKAR

ZONING

ROOFTOP POOL& CAFE

The zoning within has been created to provide an ease of access to the banquet hall and restaurant for guests, who wish to avail only these services. Parking spaces have been provided on the ground floor and the basement.

The Rooftop Pool and Cafe is placed alongside the rooms on the fifth floor, and is exclusive for in house guests. The cafe will be used for breakfast and dinner buffets, and is provided with its own kitchen, services and access points.

Services

Services

Services

BUILDING TYPE: 4 Star Hotel LEVELS: 5

Services

Services

Services

LOCATION: Vadodara, India PROJECT STATUS: Approval Pending

Services

Services

EMPLOYMENT: K G A

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Rooms Second, Third & Fourth

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Banquet Hall First Floor Restaurant Parking Lobby Ground Floor

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SCHEMATIC LAYOUT OF HOTEL

The 4-star Business Hotel, with banquet hall for weddings, a pool, multiple dining spaces and luxurious rooms; was the requirement of the client. The narrow plot made a few things difficult, such as accommodating many vehicles. Due to the urgency by the client, and redesign required from his existing vision; too many new ideas were not employed.

A banquet hall that could be divided into multiple conference rooms, a rooftop pool and party area, a 5 storey atrium, a restaurant open to public and an adequately sized basement parking were included. The faรงade had glass, wood and aluminium screens all around.

From Rooms

Cafe Pool Rooms Fifth Floor & Rooftop

Showers, storage and changing rooms have been provided as needed by the pool. A cantilevered deck has also been provided to compliment the infinity pool design.

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Storage Space Changi ng Rooms Showers Swi mmi ng Pool Cant i l ev ered D eck Pool si de D eck Rooftop Cafe K i tchen & Pant r y Li ft & Stairs

LAYOUT OF POOL & CAFE

BANQUET HALL Elevator & Stairs

Elevator & Stairs

Elevator & Stairs

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Elevator & Stairs

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B2 C2 B3

D2

Corridor

A Grand Hall

390 sqm

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130 sqm

Conference Area

Corridor

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Banquet Hall Conference D Banquet Hall Conference

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1 POOL & CAFE AS VIEWED FROM POINT A

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The banquet hall is designed to be a multipurpose ballroom, conference space, exhibition space and family gathering space. Depending upon the size of ther usergroup and their requirements, the larger banquet hall can be further subdivided using insulated sliding partitions; to accomodate the necessary users. Upto 3 different events can be conducted at the same time.

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The materials used in the Pool and Cafe space are kept minimal and complementary, as opposed to the ornate decor requested by the client in the banquet hall below.

They are as follows:

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01 White Carrara Marble 02 Treated natural wood 03 Grey stone (anti skid) 04 Frosted glass 05 White Paint

Architect’s visualisation of the facade showing the framework.

Architect’s visualisation of the facade as viewed from inside.

SUN PATH STUDY Sun

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MONET BUSINESS PARK BUILDING TYPE: Office

Sun Sun

Direct solar radiation will affect the East (rear facade) during the morning, the West (front facade) during the evening and the Roof throughout the day.

Possible Solutions:

Sun

Sun Shade

Shading Device

Top view of building

WITH SHADE

Shading Device

Shade Sun

Shading Device Top view of building

Outer Frame

A B

Shading Device

Currently, the final product is being cast and prepped for installation on site. Planters were also introduced in between the frames at every alternate level, with a self-watering mechanism. The rooftop was converted to a shaded gathering space for informal functions.

WITHOUT SHADE

SHADING DEVICE

EMPLOYMENT: K G A The first high rise venture of the studio, where the task assigned was to shade the faรงade from the intense sun. A combination of Aluminum open frames and louvered ones were used, to shade the building along the sun path. The first iteration of the frames was designed and has made it to the Instagram page of the studio.

Top view of building

Sun

Shading device to be introduced, which will be lightweight and perforated; to allow diffused light to pass through at all times; while preventing direct radiation on the glass facade.

LOCATION: Vadodara, India PROJECT STATUS: On Site

Sun

Problems:

A large Canopy on the rooftop.

NORTH

LEVELS: 15

SHADING DESIGN

Horizontal Louvers

TYPE A - LOUVERED FRAME

TYPE B - OPEN FRAME

Powder coated Aluminium outer frames, fitted with louvers; both horizontal & vertical, are positioned on the areas with direct solar radiation on the facade of the building.

Powder coated Aluminium outer frames, with open centres; are positioned in those areas which receive only diffused solar radiation. This allows the entry of light, never heat.

FACADE

Vertical Louvers

TYPE A - LOUVERED FRAME

TYPE B - OPEN FRAME

PLANTER DESIGN Space for plant

Perspective view Space for plant

Top view The entire facade creates a unique ambience, casting gentle shadows on each floor; while ensuring as much diffused sunlight enters the building throughout the day. The facade also helps reduce heat gain from direct solar radiaton.

The inclusion of Aluminium Planters between alternate joints of the facade was a decision made to create a personal green space on each floor of the building. Drip irrigation would be implemented, after careful selection of native plants.