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University of Cincinnati, DAAP

Master of Architecture (2022-2024)

Ganpat University, FADP

Bachelor of Architecture (2015-2020)

Parul University

Diploma in Architecture (2012-2015)

. Adobe Photoshop

. Adobe Illustrator

. Adobe InDesign

. Rhino

. Grasshopper

. SketchUp

. Revit

. AutoCAD

. Enscape

. V-Ray

. Lumion

. Microsoft Office

S K I L L /

. Teamwork

. Detail Oriented

. Multitasking

. Model Making (Manual)

. 3d Printing (Resin Printing)

. AI Midjourney

Architect Intern, Luminaut (January - April 2023)

- Worked on design documentation and drawings for architectural field phase DD - SD.

- Drafted project documentation for laundromat: design documentation for facade.

- Worked on reconstruction for senior living, hotels: 3d modeling, design development.

Junior Architect, Inklet Studio (June 2021 - May 2022)

- Working drawing done for residential building: detail drawing, design documentation, interior drawing.

- On site experience: During my time on site, I worked closely with the construction team on various residential projects.

- 3D modeling, design development, presentation drawings

Architect Intern, Harmony Architects (January- June 2015)

- detail drawing, design documentation, Interior drawing.

- 3D modeling, design development, presentation drawings

Graduate Assistant, University of Cincinnati, DAAP (August 2023- April 2024)

- During this role, I taught two classes and instructed students in software skills such as Rhino, Revit at the base level, SketchUp, and rendering software

- The other class was focused on environmental and material-based studios.

- Brittany Grannan: bgrannan@luminaut.com (Luminaut Co-op Guide)

- Edward Mitchell: mitcheew@ucmail.uc.edu (Director M.Arch, DAAP, Univiersity of Cincinnati)

LAND OF CEDARS, NEW CINCINNATI SKYLINE

HEDGEROW CITY

CAVE MUSEUM

MID- JOURNEY_AI

LAND OF CEDARS, NEW CINCINNATI SKYLINE

location: Cincinnati, Ohio

type: thesis project: individual work

my role: project management / concept design / project design and structure design sections / illustrations / model making / thesis writing / research work programs: rhino, illustrator, photoshop, lumion

year: 2024 (spring)

main building - residential - green envelop

In today’s rapidly changing world, adaptable and accommodating architecture is essential for better, healthier living. Many architects are devising intelligent solutions that render their work more flexible and considerate toward their current and future users. Housing is a crucial part of architecture as it provides shelter, a basic human need. In urban areas, addressing the housing problem is urgent and complicated.

The primary objective of the Land of Cedars project is to improve the living conditions of vertical housing community by providing a better, cleaner environment. The project’s goal is to create a space that includes a vertical garden and improves the skyline of Cincinnati, making it more eco-friendly for its residents. This design aspect will act as an area of reflection and will allowing people to connect with nature and with one another.

GREEN ROOF

The project is aimed at redefining living spaces in the housing industry. It allows residents to be more creative by providing each apartnment with a designated workspace. The towers design ensures that every home has an open space, allowing access to a shared courtyard and collective terraces.This promotes social and professional interactions among residents while encouraging a return to a more harmonious lifestyle with the environment. The towers’ inclusive green corridor is envisioned to provide a better future for the residents of Cincinnati.

RESIDENTIAL

RESIDENTIAL

MULTILAYERED NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

LINKING PROGRAMS WITH THE BOUNDARY OF NATURE VISUALLY

NATURE

NATURE

PROGRAM PROGRAM

NATURE

BOUNDARY

multilayered composition between program and nature

PROGRAM

connecting with nature visually and embracingspatiallyemptiness

The project welcoming space. the flow between sunlight and airflow were designed continuous air implemented to Design Aim

Ground floor
First floor Second floor

THE STORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH

Ground floor plan for

project aimed to create a sustainable and space. The design goal was to improve between the courtyards, ensuring abundant airflow in the area. The unit modules to align with the climate and facilitate flow. A terrace garden system was also to enhance the living and walking experience.

A beautiful day to be near the box window...

Would you like to take a walk on the terrace? The flowers have bloomed at the top.

Look at the color of the sky; it’s so orange and soothing.

“Architecture that provides care and a space that connects with the city’s skyline.”

First floor plan for both units in the module both units in the module

Hey Sam, could you please take Cooper for a walk in the corridor?

Could someone please open the window? I want to feel the cool breeze! That was an amazing stretch. Nice weather!

“Meow... Same here!”

I love to spend time in the common balcony space and chill.

“The building should not be designed solely based on its function but also on the physical needs and capabilities of its inhabitants.”

Main entrance
Combined balcony
Perspective view
Inside corridor

MODELING

The entire skyline site model was created using a 3D printer to sustainably showcase the existing and future city skyline. The primary building model was crafted from wooden sheets. The primary aim was to highlight the creation of a green corridor by developing green designs.

Skyline model (Final)
Detailed model (Final)

HEDGEROW CITY

location: Covington, Kentucky

type: urban studio: teamwork

my role: project management / concept design / project design and structure design sections / illustrations programs: rhino, illustrator, photoshop, enscape, lumion

year: 2023 (summer)

- open garage space provided for public - green house for community farming - stepped amphitheatre

FACING THE OHIO RIVER

The project aims to develop a comprehensive plan for the city of Covington that extends beyond its usual scope of control. This plan will be tested in a specific area to demonstrate its potential for broader urban development. The proposed zoning changes will transform the former industrial warehouses near the waterfront into a mixed residential zone.

This shift will significantly increase the neighborhood’s population and have a profound impact on its character. The studio will analyze and design an urban environment for the new post-industrial waterfront.

The sizeable urban development is situated on the riverfront area between Cincinnati and Covington. The design focused on expanding the hedgerow pattern by cutting the river edges and giving it vibrant green edges that step into the river.

FACING THE WEST 4TH STREET, COVINGTON

- commercial space facing the 4th street

- open farmers market of hedge city

- restaurants and gathering spaces near the street

The green pergola-pitched system is used as a walkway leading to the Ohio River and for parties or small market events when not being used to unload warehouse loads to the storage space.

The commercial area is located at the edge of 4th Street, providing easy access for the general public. Each sector structure is highlighted with vibrant colors, giving it a unique identity.

The residential units are located on the two corner edges of the site to provide better access from all the streets and to give the apartments a semi-private space for the residents. Additionally, an open garden is provided at all the junctions.

The main highlight of the urban development is the watch tower, providing a panoramic view of Cincinnati and Kentucky from all sides, making it the main attraction of the site.

Open green space between the cut

The Green House is located in the central core area for the residents to make it a valuable resource for cultivating vegetation and creating a farmers’ market. The main goal was to allocate zones for the residents to plant vegetation and crops for the local public. It helps create employment for women who cannot work because of household responsibilities and need to earn a living.

The area is open to the public and provides access to the waterfront through a series of steps. We aimed to create a stop that everyone can use and make it more lively. The large structure above the river has been cut to create a natural landscape and provide public access to the river.

Underneath the entire structure, parking spaces are provided for cars, and storage units for vegetables are even created.

The initial model served as the concept. The studio dedicated two conceptual model, focusing on creating for the whole site. The main idea was to have a linear arrangement cuts near the river to improve access

Part sectional model: Covington riverfront design, Front view (From the Ohio River)

the basis for the entire site two months to creating a creating a unified concept idea and goal for the design arrangement of structures with some access for the public.

Part sectional model: Covington riverfront design.

Scaled-up model showing details of the proposed riverfront design with major roads and walking paths that lead you to the greenhouse structure from the commercial structure.

Part sectional model: Covington riverfront design.

Scaled-up model showing detailed plans for the riverfront design of the greenhouse and warehouse. The open spaces include green roofs for a more environmentally friendly walkway.

From a bird’s eye, we see a residential area with a playscape between the buildings. The playscape features fun hills perfect for skaters and cyclists. This lively space creates a vibrant area for the entire community to enjoy.

Sectional cut showing the interior of the residential area. The design concept aimed to align with the existing residential pattern of Covington and extend the space of the hedgerow city.

OPEN GREEN WALK WAY

The section perspective shows the structure and character of spaces inside and outside the building

- vegetation bed - open green walkway leading toward the greenhouse - the flamingo park for the visiters

Open green space between the cut

The render shows a view from 4th Street, which is adjacent to the site. The design is done in a way that merges with the surrounding urban context. This view is from the edge of the junction near the proposed site.

Central rendered view with commercial and parking on both sides. The central colorful space is a funscape designed for kids with skills. Most commercial hubs have rooftops open for restaurants and other outdoor activities.

C.

THE CAVE MUSEUM

location: Cincinnati, Ohio

type: master project: teamwork

my role: project management / concept design / project design and structure design sections / illustrations / model making programs: rhino, illustrator, photoshop, lumion

year: 2022 (fall)

The city of Cincinnati is thriving. The Cincinnati Research Institute and Museum is dedicated to developing a thin-shell armature cast in concrete. The building is designed to be a public resource that educates visitors about Cincinnati’s material and construction legacy, particularly in Over-the-Rhine. The facility will include a visitor center, a small auditorium, meeting areas, rotating exhibition spaces, a permanent museum, and archives.

The idea: Inspired by Felix Candela’s intricate structures and influenced by Eero Saarinen’s TWA Terminal at JFK Airport, our Monocoque project aims for material efficiency. While Erwin Hauer’s structures filter and diffuse light, our installation aims to diffuse weight and achieve a structural gradient through concrete formulation (Hauer, 2004).

Erwin Hauer’s research focused on interior screens made of identical modular elements and was limited by the manufacturing capabilities of the 1950s. Our project expands on this work to create tectonic architectural applications using differentiated aspects made possible by current fabrication capabilities. Recent material innovations developed by Blinded for Peer-Review, including lightweight fillers, CaCO3, coatings, adhesives, and paints, make it possible to create lightweight concrete components that open up new formal possibilities.

Means and Methods:

Both digital and analog models explore the cell and aggregation logic concept. A simplified version of the system was created on paper, taking up only one cubic foot of space. The digital and paper versions were anticipated to be drawn from and possibly diverged from earlier iterations.

We started by making a small paper unit using traditional folding techniques. Then, we created a digital 3D model called the “Base Unit” in CATIA. We made 3D-printed prototypes and developed formwork strategies, material compositions, and final pours.

After creating the Base Unit, we combined the interconnected units to form the armature. This process allowed for customization while maintaining structural integrity. It also helped us study the formwork’s design, adjust the geometry to ensure a smooth casting and demolding process and eliminate undercuts.

The next step was to create the final design module in a way that forms a pattern and utilize it for a large-scale construction design for the building.

After the analysis, exterior visualizations were developed to demonstrate how the system integrates with the architectural context.

FRONT LEFT
BOTTOM

- 3D renderings for the exterior facade design

- Two selection attempts were made

- The first design attempt was finalized

THE

- interior volume 3d printed

- The solid mass was supposed to be carved out

The mold was created using a 3D printer. The outer shell was made in two parts and joined together through joinery. After that, to create the 4 module blocks, 30% concrete, 20% siliceous sand, 1% perlite, and water were used. After the curing process was completed, the mold was removed. The four modules were colored differently and assembled to create a form for the structure’s

Front view elevation Side

CENTRAL SPACE

AUDITORIUM / ENTRANCE AUDITORIUM RENDERED VIEW

Front view section

MID-JOURNEY

type: AI: Individual programs: Mid-journey year: 2024 (spring)

An AI is software that helps generate unique designs using codes and prompts. It creates images based on the prompts provided by an individual, resulting in original and authentic designs that are not copied from anything else. I made these few iterations during the mid-journey for the spring

Create a multi-axis ceramic extrusion facade building that is integrated into a historic Roman neighborhood. PROMPT

PROMPT

A store with a historic interior is surrounded by a Roman street with Gothic architecture neighborhood building design. It features a horizontal colored glass paneled facade.

A pollination wall module for a facade in a street-based restaurant. Make it a vibrant color like orange and add vegetation to it.

PROMPT

Create a multi-axis ceramic extrusion facade building integrated into a historic Roman neighborhood. The structure needs to be bold red with carvings and curves.

Vertical wooden structure with a green landscape. The structure should have a square and rectangular front facade.

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