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Architecture

is an expression of values.

Norman Foster

MODELLING

PROFESSIONAL

CREATIVE BURST

ACADEMIC

ac·a·dem·ic proj·ect: adjective noun /ake’demik/ /präj.ekt/

When projects are designed with more conceptual imagination, flexibility and dynamism and lesser constraints.

ACADEMIC

MULTI CULTURAL HUB

VAIGAI RIVER STUDY

IT OFFICE DESIGN

MODEL LING

MULTI CULTURAL HUB

There has been complete cultural negligence in India in the past few decades, with the growth of Modern Technology. With the influx of new modern equipments and the craze with the West ern Culture adoption, Indians are in the verge of losing their own culture. The idea of adopting to the Western Culture is consid ered prestigious and trendy among this generation as is adver tised and promoted by global icons. The lack in promoting and encouraging may not only lead to cultural extinction but also af fect cultural tourism to a greater extent.

A magnificent cultural hub is proposed in Noida, a well planned growing city lying in the South-West region of Delhi. Though it is a self sustaining city with residential, commercial, office, open spaces, it lacks behind culturally. This thesis brings in the cultural component to increase its importance manifold. The best loca tion to propose this is in fact, is in the capital, as this needs to be globally recognized and promoted. Moreover, the availability of ample space, culturally neutral population and developing area which can accommodate new facilities, brings down the options to Noida.

Sector11,Dwarka, New Delhi

LIMITATION GOAL

The design proposal aims to create holistic architectural experience showcasing culture in all aspects. The arts and culture should be systematized into one coherent body of knowledge from inside ,as well as, outside the building, Beginning from the core exhibit areas, to the exterior environment, everything should reflect culture in its own way, to create vibrant and dynamic experience for visitors. The three important aspects looked upon for designing a holistic experience for the visitors: Culturally sound Interior Core exhibit areas, reflecting direct cultural knowledge.

Culturally sound Exterior, manifests indirect cultural aspects.

Ease of Transition space, which fuses both smoothly.

India is a culturally rich country. It cannot be defined as following one single culture, as there are more than 200 variations from region to region. Only those cultures, that prevail predominately in the Indian subcontinent, are taken into consideration for designing buildings. Other cultures are showcased in temporary exhibits and shall not have dedicated space for them.

The spaces designed will only adhere to Indian cultural aspects and not to any foreign cultures.

The proposal aspires to solve various programmatic and socialistic issues that arise, while designing the Cultural Hub.

METHODOLOGY

As stated by Christopher Jones in Design Methods: Seeds of Human Futures (1970), the design process is cyclic and divisioning, so as to have, varying inputs in various stages for a better, practical design solution. Various options are generated, analyzed and finalized for, further creation of more options. And such the process continues, till the final design product is developed.

UND ERSTANDING THE CULTURE

India is one of the world’s oldest civilization. Indian culture is often labeled as amalgamation of various cultures, spanning across the In dian subcontinent and has been influenced and shaped by history, which is several thousand years old.

Indian Culture is broadly divided as Seven overlapping cultural zones by Ministry of Culture. They are South Culture Zone, South Central Culture Zone, North Culture Zone, North Central Culture Zone, East Culture Zone, North East Culture Zone, and West Culture Zone namely. They are classified so based on region, Architectural style, religion, literature, art, painting styles, dance, music, drama, perform ing arts, crafts, fashion, dress, language, custom, food, etc. Detailed study of all these overlapping factors, gives the clear overall picture of Indian Culture.

As India has a very rich heritage, strong history, vivid biodiversity and ennumerous cultural variations in all cultural aspects, the main challenge is to showcase all of it, in one place. Immense deep study on the variations , which infact shall help, to filter the exhibitories and showcase aspects needs to be done.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

The building programm is primarily developed from various Cultural standards, Complex design standards and Case analysis. Estimations are done wherever necessary , with consideration of various factors as crowd flow throughout with varying graphs of occasional visitors, low flow weekdays and peak weekends, important festivals and occasions. This programm developed, defines requisite space for all activities without any space crunch or space wastage.

PERMANENT PAVILLIO N

CASE STUDIES

Indian Heritage center is conceptualized from spider web, and reflects modern contemporary architecture. Exhibit spaces are interactively designed and change once a while. Various cultural programs also happen frequently on various occasions.

INDIAN HERITAGE CENTER

•Cultural Interactive display attracts all kinds of people. Hands on crafts and collectible souvenirs are add on features.

•Beautiful narrative that is self explanatory and at tracts attention and leads to next space slowly

•Highlighting spaces and adding interactive features, which enables better understanding of Indian culture for foreigners, who are new.

All three floors are dedicated to showcase culture. Great continuity is achieved with mixed exhibit types: audio, video, literal works, displays, technology, handson exercise. It is successful in showcasing culture effectively, though not in great depth.

Dilli Haat is very culturally active hub due to the reason, that people, customise their spaces and the spaces are very flexible. These dynamic spaces tend to comfort and increase relatability for the user

•Various modes for exhibiting the culture gives a complete experience for any visitor.

•Location in core central area (Delhi) is a great advantage due to ease of access.

•As the displays change only on monthly basis, it is little bit static and doesn’t attract local people but only foreigners.

•Various cultural activities and events happen regularly, without affecting the exhibit spaces.

•Spaces that adheres to all types of peopleAdults, Teens, Children, Elderly, Handicapped.

ISSUES SUCCESS SUCCESS

•Contrasting Villagistic feel giving new different experience to metro crowd.

•Well connected transportation link to access the area. This enables various types of commuters to easily access

The shops are aligned along central linear axis, but are grouped & placed organically with varying levels, which creates a staggered village bazaar-like look. This in turn creates smaller dynamic functional spaces.

HAAT

•Central linear main axis, connects visually and gives the sense of place

Conceptualized as huge space frame structure, the building, by itself, acts as sun breaker, which serves to obstruct direct harsh sun rays and let in air circulation. The same theme of triangular structures and motifs are found throughout the entire complex.

The space inside the exhibit buildings are designed as column free structure. Hence its extensively flexible and can accommodate various different types of exhibitions. The entire area is well lit and has good air circulation, although it is air-conditioned on many occasions.

•Massive huge exhibition blocks act as iconic structure

•Sense of place is missed due to hugeness of complex

ISSUES

•Expansion constraint, due to which many open spaces converted to exhibit spaces

•Various stages of construction, led to an organic pattern of the complex.

ISSUES SUCCESS SUCCESS

•Parking issues during weekends and festive days

•Changing exhibit spaces, first hand hand-made, quality crafts and products, cultural performance nights attracts many local crowd.

•10 Access Gates enables hassle-free movement for everybody

•Various crowd gathering , crash-out spaces, food corners provided that cater to the major needs of the public.

•Parking area beside the complex, caters to most of the needs .

•Due to many gates, every visitor experience is different but not led through a narrative in all

•Inappropriate management and static State Pavilions, do not attract

•Complex is static and inactive during non-exhibition days

•It still lacks during peak time and the access to it, is not direct for first time

PRAGATI MAIDAN

INFERENCES

These three case studies were selected to study various important aspects in cultural hub design.

Dilli Haat(Delhi,India) was selected to understand the cultural vibrancy and built-unbuilt form connection. It caters more, to local crowd and can handle averagely, few hundreds of people.

Pragati Maidan (Delhi, India), an exhibition complex, in contrast is very huge and is well known for its capacity and crowd control. But being huge, it is less connected with its crowd than the other studies. IHC (Singapore) was selected for the flexible cultural showcasing techniques and its unique, new technology inspired ways of exhibition, which has made it very successful.

All these case studies are analysed with its pros & cons and its multiple combinations, to arrive at the best solution for the cultural hub of this huge size. The challenge is to design the complex in a manner to evoke cultural pride by not losing the connection of the crowd with the space but also allowing flexible free clash-free movement

LOCATION

Location in a core central area, ensures easy access for the public and would act as a better crash-out space.

SAFETY

Secluded spaces should be avoided in the public access areas. Secured feeling for all users, should be ensured.

NARRATIVE

ACCESS GATES

With more access gates, the crowd management is better. Avoiding overlapping traffic should be considered as well.

CONNECTION

CROWD MANAGEMENT

Managing the crowd, without any congestion, traffic, overlap is necessary. Spaces for crash-out, refreshment, relaxation should be considered.

TRANSPORT

Better transportation linkage to the HUB, increases the number of regular visitors and new tourists. Traffic conditions should be kept in mind while designing.

The complex should be designed with a storyline, that leads the user to the climax, with increasing interest.

INTERLINKAGE

Spatial linkage is necessary throughout the complex for an wholesome experience.

MULTI-USER

Space designed for all kinds of people- children, teens, adults, elderly, handicapped, etc would enhance the spatial usage

Low level environment connects the user with space, rather than iconic monolithic buildings.

MULTI ACTIVITIES

Multiple activities / functions throughout the year ensures a very active bustling successful space.

SITE STUDY ANALYSIS

Site and its context plays an important role in the successfulness of the design. Various issues in itself will be solved, if the site is flexible along with interesting strong architectural value. Apart from cultural aspects various other impact aspects need to be considered , as the project involves huge multitude of people. As this project affects the entire neighborhood and hence the urban picture, careful assessment of all factors are involved prior to site selection.

Based on the aspects of Site flexibility, Area availability, Proximities to major cities, Transportation reach, Site access, Context, Need/ Role in the locality, etc, various sites near/in Indian metro cities had been chosen.

Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata . After detailed assessment of the factors mentioned, the site in Dwarka, Delhi had been selected for the cultural hub design.

WHY DWARKA ???

Proximity to core Delhi, Gurgaon & Airport . Connection to these areas strengthens development

Location in Capital Global Iconic recognition

Developing AreaAvailable large chunk of land

Culturally neutral people accepting various cultural aspects.

Increasing need for new recreation areas with increased metro population.

More number of wealthier people Luxurious lifestyle.

The marked site in Sector 11, is the government-proposed cultural hub development site, having a small tributary of Najafgarh channel, running behind. Dwarka, a fast growing neighborhood in South-West Delhi is well planned wit proper infrastructure. Moreover policies aim more recreational and cultural attractions along with a huge diplomatic enclave.

New Delhi, due to its unique location, in the heart of the country and bordering two states,has the most culturally neutral people having broader cultural exchanges from other states and from abroad.

India dates back to age old rich culture. With various religious origins, multitude of customs, different languages and ennumerous cultural aspects, it is best sought after for cultural tourism.

The site is located in Sector 11, Zone K2, Noida, West Delhi. This area is fast developing with great potential for mixed use. Mixed -use neighborhood creates a self sustaining society, where the daily inflow and outflow is not in high ratio. People working in the closer proximities, may ensure steady local visitors to the hub. Locating a cultural hub in such a place, will not only act as a recreation for all people but also encourage them to connect with their culture on a daily-basis that would enhance the quality of life and cultural promotion.

The major issue in many tourist spots in Delhi, is its location in the city core and the heavy traffic to surpass to reach the destination,which consumes about half the time or more. These reasons hinder many foreign tourists to visit places that are far. Proximity , less road travel duration may have an advantage in luring many tourists.

Proximity to the International & Domestic Airport ensures easier access for the International/ Inter-state Tourists. The site is approximately equidistant from Delhi and Gurgaon, two major metro cities, from where maximum local crowd can be expected. As the site is not in core Delhi, traffic congestions may not be a big issue to reach the destination. Moreover, its proximity to Gurgaon ensures wider local crowd target.

INDIA

NEW DELHI

DWARKA

DWARKA NEW DELHI

GURGAON

AIR PORT

Proximity Map of site from Core New Delhi, Gurgaon (nearest big NCR city) & International Airport

TO POGRAPHY S TUDY

The topography of the site was relatively flat varying about 15m with gradual sloping down towards the Najafgarh channel. This enables us to design with flexibility to add and create various attractive architectural elements into the site.

From the contour map, we can clearly observe the natural water drain pattern. Having a channel, adjacent to the site, proves beneficial for rainwater removal from the site as well as to create water centric cultural tourist activities.

Building site

Site Section

Site Contour Mapping

Rainwater Drain Pattern (predicted)

Based on the land use, public spaces are zoned accordingly, for maximum usage.

The entrance, exits are zoned based on road width and the traffic conditions, to avoid future traffic congestion.

The exhibit buildings are zoned in center to have less intervention of the existing green belt.

S I T E C U E S

Possible Good Visual points from the site, based on building heights and urban open spaces.

Pedestrian movement from exterior to the site from the metro station and nearest bus depots.

Zoning dense green area, inside site, to avoid noise transmission and disturbance, although overall site will be greenscaped.

Section AA

DESIRED FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIP

Bubble Diagram

For proper utilization of the designed spaces and intended functional usage, the functional relationship analysis in site-level and building-level are necessary. In consideration to older people, who would prefer less walking and in contrast for tourists, who would like to stroll and look around, spaces are such designed with flexibility for all, giving multi experience. The core exhibit spaces are grouped in closer proximity and other ancillary supporting spaces are scattered all around the complex .

Factors like connection, inter-linkage, free flow, continuity ,flexibility, visual-connectedness, overlapping character, etc are considered for developing the concept.

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

Continuity and overlapping kingdoms will allow free low movement & complete culture tour.

Open endedness with a central focus, will channelise free flow and avoid looping around,

The complex concept is mimicked inside each kingdom, with central dedicated stage.

Stage performances are visually not connected with other kingdoms.

For the visual connection in-between the performance areas, stage is aligned outside the kingdom.

Performance areas visually connected as well as maintain privacy for the kingdoms

All kingdoms aligned with focus of the Najafgarh channel running beside.

All exhibit buildings together resemble abstractly, like humans holding hands.

DESIGN

This design is inspired from various study cues and aspires to evoke the cultural values inside every visitor. This can be achieved only when the built and unbuilt are in coherence and speak culture in every detail. The entire experience of the complex needs to be culturally inclined. This shall be achieved to a greater extent through architecture with the spatial arrangement, crowd movement pattern, expected crowd movement path design, smaller attractive elements, etc.

Innovative design along with consideration of the Indian crowd mentality has been incorporated in the design. The elemental design are weather resistant and anti-vadalist. The spaces are such designed to discourage theft or any anti-social activities, proving safe for all kinds of visitors. Various activities or crowd-pulls designed, to dissipate the crowd gathering and hence provide a hassle-free clash free environment to enjoy for all.

Complex design plays an important role in determining the effectiveness of the design and activeness of the space. The better the design, better is its utilisation. Hence, spaces with various privacy levels are provided, to support interaction in few places and inhibit the same, in few other spaces.

DESIGN ASPECTS

Site level aspects analysed to determine the effectiveness of the space

The site is such designed to encourage more pedestrian movement, as humans tend to enjoy and feel the essence of the space in slow-paced manner. Variousother attractions facilitate movement but not hinder the pedestrain movements. Various options were generatedt to have least overlaping paths

Built up spaces in the complex

Site level vehicular movement

Site level- vegetation (landscaping area)

Shuttle bus routes- Site

Tram route - Site

Throughout the design process, the character of the cultural hub has evolved by not just confining inside the wall, but also flowing and connecting outside realm with the inner. This has been brought about, with various programs, spaces and different interaction intended zones. The subjective focus was on creating an interesting relationship and movement between the functions, in parallel to a site specific expression. Acting as central development node for the city and beyond, the design of the complex intends to encourage the growth of a better neighborhood.

There is no ambition to postulate that something got solved but rather to acknowledge that the outcome is a direct product of our own priorities.

Overall, one can conclude that the program for this project might be too big in scale for the plot that was chosen. Then again, with the limitation remained, it contributed to a more context orientated design path.

VAIGAI RIVER STUDY

Collaboration with Columbia University

Vaigai river, running across Madurai from Varushanadu hills, plays a very significant role in Madurai’s history. It had huge strong cultural, social values attached to it. Over the period of years,along with no or very less water flow throughout the year ,its impact on people’s day to day lives have decreased. The strong connection between the river and the city, is now lost, as its only used as dump yard and drying yard. The valuable resources are not tapped and utilized by people. Moreover, unknowingly, they, themselves are damaging their own ecosystem. Architectural intervention along with social awareness can reinstall a balanced ecosystem.

River Ecology River and City Land use Infra -

River Interface

Southern & Northern Bank

College

Padithurai

Origination

Vaigai originates from the Varushanadu Hill ranges of Western Ghats, lows for about 240 km in the southeast direction and debouches into the Palk Strait. The occurrence of several hundreds of lakes, though filled with water, only during rainy season, is yet another proof that Vaigai River ad once received enormous water.

River Typology

Vaigai is an ephemeral stream, i.e. these type of rivers low in immediate response to precipitation events. Hence such kinds of rivers are always losing streams.

Study Zones

For the study basis, an important significant stretch of vaigai, from Pechiamman Padithurai to Obulla Padithurai was taken and sub zoned into three zones.

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms in conjunction with the non-living components of their environment (i.e. air, water, mineral soil), interacting as a system.

•Very Vibrant Zone

People gather around to chit chat, relax and children play.

•Structures - Has a small temple and a mandapam located inside the river bed.

•Topography - mostly flat with few undulations.

•Vegetation -Flat Grass was found inside the river bed and various local plants on either side of the banks. One neem tree stands tall near the mandapam. Marshy land is found near AV Bridge, due to high algae growth on the waste dumped by the Government Hospital.

•Water - This stretch had narrow steady running water and few patches of accumulations but no aquatic fauna found due to its quality.

•Pollution - Waste Water, Sewage water from nearby houses and construction waste, Bio Waste and Hospital Waste.

•Activity - Cattle rearing, Playing, Resting, Festive customs

•Averagely Vibrant Zone

More animal interference than human, is found in this zone. But due to its location in between two bustling roads, it sees moving population around it.

•Structures - No structure found.

•Topography - mostly flat with few undulations.

•Vegetation -Many varieties of plants found here along with tall grass.

•Water- Contaminated stagnant water found in few places scattered all over the zone. very less aquatic animals found, due to algae formation (eutrophication). Slightly clear water was found in the central area, where keluthi and catla fishes predominated.

•Pollution - Huge dumping yard near the banks, due to neighbouring residences, petty shops.

•Activity- Animal grazing, rare fishing

•Most Vibrant Zone

Due to various cultural significance in this zone, it tends to be very active on festivals.

•Structures - Larger mandapam and two wells are found in this zone.

•Topography - Flat terrain which slopes up towards the obulla padithurai bridge.

•Vegetation -Many varieties of plants found here along with tall grass.

•Water- Small pond found in the center of this zone along with narrow running water

•Pollution - Sewage water, Bio dumping, waste from nearby shops.

•Activity- Fishing, Cattle rearing, Cloth Drying, Cloth Dyeing, Washing Clothes, Playing,

Vegetation Pattern

Water Stagnation Zones

Prevailing conditions - Vaigai

Waste water mixing zones

Main Dumping Zones

Sewage Pipe locations

With very lesser water, Vaigai River, once an active space has turned into dump yard and lost its significance. The connection between river and the city has deteriorated and the ecosystem imbalanced. Few smaller interventions can totally revive the space and reinstall the harmony of living.

Industrial Waste . Deforestation . BioWaste

CONTAMINATION TYPOLOGIES IN VAIGAI

Various proposal to improve the ecosystem of Vaigai and its banks were developed.

•Entire stretch of the Vaigai banks need to be embanked, to avoid illegal occupation of people and thereby define its width.

•Thick local vegetation along the embankments shall ensure, no waste disposal in the edges of the banks as well as good flaura, encouraging migratory birds.

•Cycling path and shaded seating is designed above embankments, to encourage bank side activities. Overall ecosystem gets interactive .

It is known that when dirty water passes through various course of gravel, sand, silt, etc, it gets naturally purified. This mechanism is used to purify water and tap our valuable resources. Layers of Gravel, sand, silt are proposed to be laid inside, also taking into consideration, the natural silting of the river. Regular maintenance and surveillance of the space, would ensure active ecosystem.

Small boulders for channelised narrow running water flow

Huge dustbin locations for people to Dispose domestic wastes.

Architectural structure are incorporated in the relaxation zone, to inculcate cultural values Sketchup V-ray Photoshop Sketchup V-ray Photoshop

The dilapidated keelpalam needs renovation and shall act as people interacting space.

IT OFFICE DESIGN VI Semester

Office is the space, a person spends more time than any other, in their whole life. It needs to provide an efficient as well as stress-free environment to work. There as been various revolutionary designs as of Google’s office space, where there is complete flexibility and comfortable workability. They have cut huge running cost through space-saving and proper utilisation of technology. Contrastingly there are ennumerous traditional offices, with olden strict rules of working , which ultimately stresses the employers. With increasing need for office spaces, design strategies have to innovate to create effective wholesome environment.

Stereotypic completely air-conditioned IT office space typologies needed to be broken and revolutionized with new effective ideas and strategies that can enhance working environment. Flexible working systems, balanced with various entertainment and relaxation zones can ensure effective work.

Designing IT office is guided not just by functionality but also various technical aspects such as Air-conditioning systems, AHU working, DG systems, access typologies, Air quality control, Fire safety, etc. The challenge lies in innovating with all these constraints.

Stereotypes

IT OFFICE

Closed environment

Complete

Air conditioned

Glazed facade Static systems

Design Ideologies

Balanced fusing of open zones with office spaces

Indirect Natural lighting can cut electricity costs

Breaking monotonous spaces

Sustainable green technologies- reduce working cost

Flexible office spaces can cut area requirement

Spacious effective program

The corporate sector is going through spectacular growth in TamilNadu. A new huge IT office complex is proposed in SIPCOT, Siruser, Chennai. This site lies in the foremost entrance of SIPCOT area, along the OMR road .It is approximately of 10 acres.

The site is almost flat throughout, with very few vegetation along the edges. As it is a pre developed zone, proper channelised electricity lines, sewage lines and water lines are available.

CONCEPT

Form transformation for increased natural lighting and connectivity

Complete overlapping floors don’t create qualitative office ambiance. Green roofing reduces building energy consumption as well as create relaxing space.

Various staggering of the preferred form to attain qualitative office environment.

Double heighted stag gering for diffused indirect lighting and informal roofing space

Level variations in the same floor breaks monotonous look and creates various functional spaces.

Final form developed

BASEMENT PARKING LAYOUT

Basement can accommodate about 350 cars in full capacity. The footprint of the basement is exactly of the building above. Hence the setbacks are not violated and the car capacity attained. It is mechanically ventilated and fire safety ensured. Separate Access to individual office wings are provided.

Ramp

Entrance from Ground Floor

Anxillary support spaces

Staircase access

Car Parking Bays

TYPICAL LAYOUT - FIRST, THIRD, FIFTH

This layout is such created to enhance the work efficiency by creating an ambiance that ensures mental freedom through various smaller buffer spaces, green spaces, multi visual connection. This open environment does not break the control over the employee thereby not negativating the efficiency. Each typical floor has two levels in three different blocks, thereby breaking monotony and creative flexible smaller spaces.

Service Block

Containing all services pertaining to the whole complex. Whole block with 650 sq.m level 1 and 3000 sq.m mezzanine.

Block 3

Common Block

Serves as common block in the floor containing three offices and as the common interlinkage zone for complete one office floor.

Block 1 & Block 2

Both these blocks are similar having 650 sq.m level 1 and 1500 sq.m mezzanine floor breaking into effective smaller spaces.

Diffused Natural lighting-Glare free Retractable glass panels with high reflectance value. Brings in more diffused natural lighting and less heat load..

Service Block

Recreation Zone

Indoor recreation spaces/rooms

Entrance Lobby

Lift , Staircase, Casual seating,

Atrium

six floor heighted

Vertical Connectedness

Lift , Staircase

Balcony

Food corner, Shaded Seating, informal gathering

Mezzanine level

Executives, Managers, Meeting Rooms, Service Rooms, Data Handling

Base level

Team, Assistants, Meeting rooms, Training room, Restrooms

TYPICAL FLOORS - SECOND, FOURTH, SIXTH

These typical floors, alternate such as to create double height space for individual terracing and to utilise the natural diffused lighting. This can save lots of energy and hence cut the maintenance cost drastically. The layout designs are similar to that of the other alternate layout, except for orientation.

REQUIREMENT

Accommodate 9 offices of varying sizes having 4500 manpower overall and occupying overall space of 468000 sq.ft. Required services and amenities to be as well fulfilled.

Site Main entrance is provided from the OMR road, with proper security check and access control. Stilt+basement parking will satisfy the vehicular needs as majority of people use public transport.

Three individual office entries along with main entries separates the staff and visitors movement path, thereby reducing clash and increased safety.

Combined cafeteria in the ground floor with various recreational activities, balances the office environment to increase activeness.

BLOCK A & B

Each floor Level 1- 650 sq.m Level 2-1560 sq.m

Each floor in each block is 2200 sq.m

BLOCK C

Each floor Level 1- 600 sq.m Level 2- 2900 sq.m

Each floor in each block is 3500 sq.m

OVERALL

Office area per floor7900 sq.m.

Site area -40,460 sq.m.

Built up - 12,130 sq.m

The shape of the complex provides increased exterior perimeter, with respect to the boxed structure. This ensures increased utilisation of diffused natural lighting, thereby reducing the energy need and hence the maintenance cost.

Terrace garden for all offices, breaks the stereotypic secluded isolated office spaces. This infact creates great soothing green views for people working inside aswell. This, not only act as a crash-out space, but also increases the diffused lighting, which can be technologically controlled based on weather

The complex shape also increases the heat load, but will be controlled through usage of materials with high reflectance and less transmittance value.

DESIGN

•12 flexible Offices

•Qualitative space

•Connected exterior and interior.

A huge beautiful central courtyard is formed due to the shape of the building, which connects all offices. The balconies in each office act as informal connection

Structural systems using longer beams along with slab drops and wider columns, ensures unhindered long spanned, flexible office spaces.

•Reduced building maintenance cost

•Increased efficiency with better work environment

Floor Layout View

Individual Block access

Separate access to these blocks, ensures safe non-overlapping movement for staffs.

Managerial Cabins (peripheral corner)

These cabins are located in the peripheral corner with ample natural lighting , more privacy and control over the other office areas.

Flexible Grade 2 & 3 seatings

Based on various requirements, flexible arrangements of workstations for individuals and group work are designed, subject to change with need.

Showing the detailed flexible work layout

Informal Balcony Space Level 1 Grade 4 & trainee spaces

The balcony space ,connecting all offices through courtyard,. acts as informal crash out space, for people to relax and refresh in between office hours.

Diffused Natural lighting-Glare free

Trainee spaces, Team leads, managers, conference spaces, pantry and casual reading spaces are provided in this level.

The width of the space is such that the entire area is well lit and does not have any dark zone or glare area, ensuring less usage of artificial lighting.

The service block is such located with closest proximity to all the blocks. This reduces cost of transmission drastically.

Roof lighting control system provides glare free diffused lighting,, which accounts for maximum natural day lighting inside

Front View

Seven-floor height ed Atrium in the main entrance, creates a dramatic massive entrance impact. An connects all common space visually.

Not necessary all IT buildings needs flashy glass blue facade. A combination of blue glass, with sandstone/ brick finish added with natural greenery.

Breaking stereotypic blocky structure, with its visually connected floors, this building, without concealing, reveals and connects with the exterior.

Glass facading used or the atrium. All other areas are treated with various stone finish and green gardens creates appealing interesting look.

Showing

right wing

MODEL

SCALE- 1: 1500

Styrofoam, Mount Boards, Color

Texture sheets, Plastic vegetation

THESIS

INDIVIDUAL PROJECT

CULTURAL HUB

LING

SCALE - 1:1000

GROUP PROJECT (FOUR)

NOTRE DAME

Plaster of Paris, Mount Board, Foam board, Trasparent glass sheet, Whitener

COMPETITION

com·pe·ti·tion proj·ect: noun noun /kämpe’tiSHn/ /präj.ekt/

Various projects (conceptual and practical) with more architectural character and unique with better simplistic design meeting the need

COMPETITION

G-SEN VIDHYUT MEENAKSHI

Industrial Design Transport Design

Urban Design

G-SEN

DESIGN BRIEF

CONTEXTUALITY

Time, Space & People

To design habitat for the Urban Poor as a dynamic morphology, to be explored through frameworks - spatial, services, community, political etc. - To arrive at the “DNA of design” .Contextual design with application of Cultural Heritage and Vernacular morphology is the need.

NASA 2013 Hyderabad

Urban Design- Shortlisted Group Entry

WHY?

What happens to our fellow beings, automatically affects us in strange ways

Exodus shift of vilagers to mega-cities

Increasing Urbanisation

Increasing Urban Poor

HOW?

Contextuality is a multi faceted entity. Explore the possibilities of self similar frameworks

WHERE?

PAN-INDIA cutting across boundaries of location & providing design solutions.

Contextuality is a study of who and what we are, as a PEOPLE, and how through design, we can create an ingenious mechanism which will bring about a humane India.

Ideas need to be spanning across the layers of geographical, social, economic, and other relevant realms.

Designing a prototype that is contexual and which fits across all region with more flexibility and ability to self create within.

“Truth behind the Urban Legend”

VIDHYUT

DESIGN BRIEF

Focusing on the issues faced by the older generation. Designers are required to choose any one commonly used household item and redesign it to make it more comfortable and user friendly.

NIT, Trichy, Archcult

Industrial Design- Winning Individual Entry

Childish Adults

DESIGN INTENTION

To redesign an item that eases day to day works and impacts the older people

BASIC STUDY

LEG REST SLIDER

Leg rest slider has two positions to relax and facilitate, small luggage storage (upto 30 kg)

TABLE CUM HAND-REST

Hence choosing to remodel and redesign Wheelchair , solving various issues faced now and hence to better the older people lifestyle.

PROBLEMS FACED BY MAJORITY WHEELCHAIR

Modern hand-rest convertible to small table, which facilitates during dining, book reading or any other day -today works. As the pivot is beneath the control system, it doesn’t rotate much and hence no issue of connections & wiring.

BENDABLE SOLAR SHEET AS SHADING

Bendable solar sheets can store energy needed for motors and mechanisms. It also acts as shading device during the day, when in position 03. This is well supported to withstand wind and rain.

EASY CHAIR ARRANGEMENT

Soft cushioned surface does not provide comfort when sat longer. Hence old-fashioned easy chair which is used for relaxed seating by elderly people, is fusioned with the wheelchair for enhanced comfort.

NAPPING BED BASIC STRUCTURE

The basic positioning and support system for the permanent structure and support features associated with it , during various functioning.

Back support pivots 90deg to create a flat soft surface for facilitating short nap, along with expanded footrest, raised to seat level. This allows resting in place without the need to transfer to bed for smaller naps..

TOILET DESIGN

POSITION 01

Toilet control button to be pressed to position chair above inflatable toilet, through sensors.

Opening covered with retractable blades which opens on command and allows the toilet to inflate and fixate.

POSITION 02

Seat slides and moves down except the steel mesh.

Toilet inflates through motor and fixes itself in first ring of steel mesh

POSITION 03

The wooden seat and backrest, slides down & back respectively, enabling flexible swinging space for easy chair.

Main rod

Wood & cushion slide down

PROFESSIONAL

pro·fes·sion·al proj·ect: noun noun /pro’feSH(e)n(e)l/ /präj.ekt/

Projects that get developed with more practical constraints but still have space for vivid imaginative ideas on various occasions.

PROFESSIONAL

Residential Projects, Renovation Projects, Industrial Projects, Apartments, Interior Designs, Conceptualization, Structural Drawings, Working Drawings Gurgram Delhi

KARTHICK TEMPLE

Working Drawings, Detailing, Site Coordination

One floored, primitive, old Karthick Temple needed expansion, redesign and renovation, to accommodate the present needs.

In accordance with the budget and client’s needs, the design evolved to build three-floored temple, which also follows Vaastu. This new temple would accommodate various shops to increase revenue for the temple and a place to stay for the chief priest. Renovation of the temple, without affecting the worshipers needed careful phase-wise planning.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

FRONT ELEVATION

SECTION AA’

SECTION XX

ELEVATION DETAIL

SECTION BB

ANU Industries Gurgaon

Renovation project, Working drawings, Detailing, Phase-wise work schedule, Interior Works ,Site Coordination

It is a renovation project of the Admin building of an Industry in Gurgaon. The emphasis was in the interiors, which needed face-lift, along with few minor structural changes. The design problem lied in the linearity of the building, which had to accommodate three departments, such that they get good privacy and working environment. With the design, required amount of staffs were accommodated, more storage space generated and privacy levels were maintained.

Various Options for Interior Remodeling

OK PLAY INDUSTRIES

Measure Drawing, Working Layouts,

Due to a fire accident in the OK Play industrial complex, which manufactures Kids play plastic toys, few industrial buildings were burnt to ashes. These buildings needed to be rebuilt and renovated.

Precise measure drawing was prepared as no proper plans of the complex existed due to the reason, that it was built many years ago. Later various proposals of the design were generated.

Existing Floor Plan Sections

Hemant Jain Residence

Complete Working Drawings, Detailing, Plumbing Layouts, Electrical Layouts, Schedule Preparation,

A residence had to be designed for Mr.Hemant Jain, located at Sushant Lok, Gurgaon. His needs were to accommodate his office space and residential living space in the building, but not together. With basic residential spaces, he needed luxurious 6 bedroom, with respective dressing and bathrooms. Moreover the Ground cover available was only 2245 sq.ft . With the available FSI, the residence was decided to be taken to three floors to meet the clients needs.

Structural Layout

WORKING LAYOUT

Staircase Layout

SOOD’S RESIDENCE

Conceptual Drawings,

2D Rendering, Client Coordination

A beautiful residence had to be designed at Anand Niketan, New Delhi for Mr.Sood In a 1800 sq. ft. plot. The plot is very linear and has two buildings on either side of it. The big ger design problem lied in lighting and lighting and ventilation for the inter mediate spaces, which was later solved through shafts and in between openings. The residence was final ly conceptualized to be built with five floors- one basement, and four floors, along wit h stilt parking.

Proposed Ground Floor

Proposed First Floor

Proposed Second & Third Floor

Agarwal Public School

Elevation Design, Working Layout

Renovation of a preexisting onefloored school into three-floored school, with various facilities. Without much altering the structure, the scool needed a facelift in two months duration (school vacation).

Phase wise, quick renovation had to be organised. Various facade options with gothic, modern, instititional look were created as per clients need.

CREATIVE OUTBURST

cre·a·tive out·burst: adjective noun /kre’adiv/ /out’berst/

When art overpowers the mankind.

OUTBURST

Creative Head @ Art Breweries

Sketching Drawing Modeling Doodling Crafting

The Elegant Peacock

Patterns l Curves l Lines l Symmetry l Open fanned peacock l Abstraction @ Insta Art Breweries

Vibrant Patterns l Overlapping Curves l Monochromatic l Brims & Voids

@ Insta Art Breweries

TheWavesDauntless

Branding for the new page “Art Breweries” is done with various catchy phrases, in sequential manner, to inrease the anticipation of people to know about it.

The page intended to showcase and deliver art works in the form of Crafts, Sketches, Doodling, Greeting cards, Graphics, illustrations, Poster designs, Products, etc.

Page Branding Art Breweries