NADIA NISHAD PORTFOLIO architecture UNDERGRADUATE SELECTED WORKS |20202023
“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.”
- Winston Churchill
Hello! I am Nadia, currently in my third year of B.Arch. Being a student of architecture has enabled me to view the world in a a new light. This is a collection of my selected work over the last 3 years.
Project 1 Project 2
Project 3
MULTI-FAITH CENTRE RESIDENCE MIXED-USE APARTMENT CONTENTS Miscellaneous ART & PHOTOGRAPHY 6 14 20 34 NADIA NISHAD| ARCHITECTURE | UG PORTFOLIO
PROJECT 1
MULTI-FAITH CENTRE AT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING TRIVANDRUM
The design brief required the creation of a multifaith centre within an existing college campus where students and faculty alike, could come to rewind and meditate afer a stressful day.
In this project along with creation of space, form development was also a major requirement where mass, scale, balance, materials and techniques of construction and other methods of expression requires the architect’s role.
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SEMESTER 2 | SELECTED WORKS | MULTI-FAITH CENTRE
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VIEW OF MULTI-FAITH CENTRE
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CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT
The threshold of spaces demarcated by the level of sanctity associated with the spaces influences the flow of spaces and access.
Further, play of light and scale gave each built space its own character.
EVOLUTION OF FORM
Meditation is the practice of looking within oneself. The manner in which you hold your body as you meditate greatly influences the quality of meditation.
Yoga, an ancient art of meditation, places prime importance on mudras or hand postures. Hence the hand was chosen to create the form for the centre.
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PLAN 3 5 2 6 6 4 1 LEGEND 1 - ENTRY 2 - RECEPTION 3 - WOMENS’ TOILET 4 - MENS’ TOILET 5 - MEDITATION CORE 6 - GATHERING SPACE 7 - LOCKER ROOM 8 - CARETAKER’S ROOM 7 8 0 25 SCALE BAR 1:1250 50 200 100 0 SCALE BAR 1:1000 20 200 50 100 0 10 SCALE BAR 1:500 20 100 50 0 10 5 SCALE BAR 1:250 20 50 0 10 5 SCALE BAR 1:100 15 20 0 10 5 4 3 2 1 SCALE BAR 1:50
SITE
Entrance
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“I do not believe architecture has to speak too much. It should remain silent and let nature in the guise of sunlight and wind.”
- Tadao Ando
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An interior view of the multifaith centre with furniture.
Rendered with Lumion.
Meditation core
Reading Nook
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Outdoor gathering area
PROJECT 2 RESIDENCE AT MANVILA, TRIVANDRUM
The clients included a couple, a businessman and gynaecologist by profession, two children aged 19 (boy) and 10 years (girl), and the doctor’s parents at Manvila, Thiruvananthapuram, India.
Located in a plot of approximately 680 sq.m., the design had to cater to the diverse family interests and ensure accessibility for the boy, who is a wheelchair user, to all parts of the house.
Clear zoning between the public and private areas of the house had to be taken care of.
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the residence
the courtyard NADIA NISHAD| ARCHITECTURE | UG PORTFOLIO
View of
showing
THE SITE
The irregular shaped plot bordering a public road on all but two sides posed a challenge in the layout of spaces. However, being located in a quiet neighbourhood with residences adjacent to the site, noise control was not a major issue.
Semi-private zone
DEMARCATION OF SPACES
Since both the businessman and the doctor wanted a professional space within their home, clash between private and public spaces had to be avoided. The form is thus a reflection of this zoning.
Public zone
Strictly private zone
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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LEGEND 1 - ENTRY 2 - LIVING AREA 3 - DINING 4 - COURTYARD 5 - KITCHEN 6 - WORK AREA 7 - STORE ROOM 8 - FORMAL LIVING ROOM 9 - BEDROOM 10 - CONSULTATION ROOM 11 - WAITING AREA 12 - TOILET 13 - INFORMAL LIVING AREA 14 - TERRACE 15 - BALCONY NADIA NISHAD| ARCHITECTURE | UG PORTFOLIO 0 25 SCALE BAR 1:1250 50 200 100 0 SCALE BAR 1:1000 20 200 50 100 0 10 SCALE BAR 1:500 20 50 0 10 5 SCALE BAR 1:250 20 0 10 5 SCALE BAR 1:100 15 20 0 10 5 4 3 2 1 FIRST FLOOR PLAN
EAST ELEVATION
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19 SECTION AA` NORTH ELEVATION NADIA NISHAD| ARCHITECTURE | UG PORTFOLIO
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PROJECT 3
A leading developer in Kerala proposes to build a mixeduse Apartment complex at Kazhakuttam, the IT hub of Thiruvanathapuram in a 1.5-acre site with all modern amenities. The apartment complex will have commercial spaces in the first two levels and residential dwelling units at upper levels. There will be 40 dwelling units with 3BHK, 2BHK & studio apartment units.
Specifications:
Plot area: 6089.23 sq.m/150.50 cents
Building Typology: Residential & Commercial (Mixed-use)
Location: Kazhakuttam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Occupancy (as per KMBR, 2019): Group A1, F
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MIXED USE APARTMENT COMPLEX AT KAZHAKUTTAM, KERALA
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CONCEPTUAL SKETCH & FORM EVOLUTION
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Initial block model of the apartment.
LOCATION PLAN
The narrow plot and the height restriction of 30 m due to airport regulations were the main constraints of the design process.
Flanked by motor yards on both sides, the site was situated in a relatively quiet spot. Views to the Ammayizhanchan lake and surrounding greenery could be achieved.
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LOCATION PLAN
The site is highlighted in red. The Ammayizhanchan lake is rendered in blue. Notice how the area is relatively mildly developed.
SITE PLAN FOOTPRINT
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WITH BUILDING
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FOOTPRINT
Handmade model showing the recreation space on Level 3 and entry to the apartment.
SECTION AA
0 25 SCALE BAR 1:1250 50 200 100 0 SCALE BAR 1:1000 20 200 50 100 0 10 SCALE BAR 1:500 20 100 50 0 10 5 SCALE BAR 1:250 20 50 0 10 5 SCALE BAR 1:100 15 20 0 10 5 4 3 2 1 SCALE BAR 1:50 446X1130 PORCH 180X180 CABIN SECURITY BOOM BARRIER HANDICAPPEDRAMP SLOPE1:12 DRIVE WAY FOR FIRE FIGHTING 540 15 HANDRAILHEIGHT80CM D4 RAIN WATER DRAIN FIRE PUMP ROOM GAS BANK DN METERING C D E 614,41 386,44 RESIDENTIAL ENTRY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A B C D E 747,45 269,87 579,6 290 579,56 269,9 614,41 386,44 386,44 614,41 2' 1' 3' 610 600 590 428,69SEMESTER 6 | SELECTED WORKS | MIXED USE APARTMENT 26
SECTION BB
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
NADIA NISHAD| ARCHITECTURE | UG PORTFOLIO UP FIRE DUCT COMM. DUCT WATER -4.98M FFL -4.98M FFL -4.98M FFL RAW WATER TANK 38000L CAPACITY DRINKING WATER 10900 CAPACITY STP PUMP ROOM OF WASTE WATER -658 FFL ROLLING SHUTTER SEWAGE COLLECTION SUMP 5300 MM DEPTH METAL DOOR COMM. UP DN METERING FIRE DUCT ELEC. DUCT COMM. DUCT COMM. TWO WHEELER PARKING RAMP TO PARKING ABOVE 428,43 269,9 579,56 290 579,6 269,87 747,45 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8 428,69 318,76 Level 1 0 Level 2 3000 Level 3 6000 Level 4 9000 Level 5 12000 Level 6 15000 Level 7 18000 Level 8 21000 Level 9 24000 Level 10 27000 Level 11 30000 Level 1 0 Level 2 3000 Level 3 6000 Level 4 9000 Level 5 12000 Level 6 15000 Level 7 18000 Level 8 21000 Level 9 24000 Level 10 27000 Level 11 3000027
LEVELS 3 & 4
LEVELS 5 & 6
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FLOOR
LEVELS 7 & 8
PLANS
LEVEL 9
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EAST ELEVATION SEMESTER 6 | SELECTED WORKS | MIXED USE APARTMENT 30 NORTH ELEVATION
WEST ELEVATION NADIA NISHAD| ARCHITECTURE | UG PORTFOLIO 31 ELEVATION
VIEW OF MIXED-USE APARTMENT
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MISCELLANEOUS WORKS
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Louis I Kahn Trophy NASA
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H A N D S K E T H C E S
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A R T
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P H O T O G R A P H Y
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