The way in which the act of creation provides personal fulfillment is the starting point of my interest in architecture. I believe that architecture profoundly impact lives in many ways, shaping how we feel, perceive, and interact with our surroundings. It extends beyond mere structures, encompassing the intricate details that shape our experiences.
Through my work, I strive to create environments that resonate with people on emotional and sensory levels, enhancing their daily lives and fostering a deeper sense of connection with the built environment.
Email: jainkanika1818@gmail.com
Linkedin: Kanika Jain
Phone: 9691818594
EDUCATION 2011-17 THE SHISHUKUNJ INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, INDORE
Grade : 10th Board Cgpa 9.4/10 (CBSE)
2017-19 SRI SATHYA SAI VIDYA VIHAR, INDORE
Grade : 12th Board , PCM - 91 % (CBSE)
2019-24 ANANT NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, AHMEDABAD
SKILLS
SOFTWARES
• Autodesk Autocad
• Sketchup
• V-Ray Sketchup
• Archicad
• Lumion
• Revit ( basic )
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Powerpoint
WORK EXPERIENCE STUDIO SARANSH, AHMEDABAD
Internship - 2022
Project Type :
• Residential
• Housing
• Interior
VIKAS THAKKAR AND ASSOCIATES, INDORE
Internship - 2023
Project Type :
• Residential
• Interior FREELANCE WORK
• Office Interior
• Bedroom Interior
• Apartment Interior
COMPETITIONS & WORKSHOPS
• Deployabe structure workshops
• Bamboo structure workshop
• Cay pottery workshop
• Earth construction
• Marsception 2024
FIELD OF INTEREST
• Painting
• Photography
• Sketching
• Model Making
LANGUAGES
• Hindi
• English
• Gujarati
CONTACT
Email: jainkanika1818@gmail.com
Linkedin: Kanika Jain Phone: 9691818594
Architectural thesis , Sem X
Hospice Centre
Training Centre
Peri - Urban Studio, Sem IX
Urban Market
Urban Studio , Sem VIII
Institutional Design , Sem V Professional Practice
Studio Saransh, Sem VII Personal Practice 2022-2024
01 HOSPICE CENTRE
Shilaj, Ahmedabad
About the Project :
A hospice is a healthcare facility that provides specialized form of support dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals facing advanced, life-limiting illnesses like cancer.
This thesis examines the impact of human-centric design on hospice architecture, with a focus on creating environments that nurture the psychological well-being of patients during their final journey.
The project focuses on non-traditional therapeutic medical treatments that stimulate the senses and features a humanistic approach to space.
About the Site :
Location : Shilaj Lake, Ahmedabad, India
Site Area : 1600 sq. m
The site is situated near Shilaj Lake in Ahmedabad, a location chosen since it is in the quieter zone of the city and also has good connectivity to the city.
Also the proximity to nature provides an ideal setting for patients and families seeking peace.The site is a privately owned area situated in a residential area.
The render illustrates the architectural design of a ward unit that embodies a simple, home-like aesthetic while maintaining high functionality. The thoughtful scale of the structure ensures a welcoming and familiar atmosphere.
Strategically placed windows and doors maximize ventilation, fostering a strong connection between the inside and the natural environment outside. These openings also permit ample sunlight to penetrate the space, enhancing the sense of openness and integrating the unit seamlessly with nature.
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Communal Spaces
COMMUNAL SPACES
the in-between communal spaces that serve as connectors or transitions between different functional zones or rooms within the structure fostering a sense of community and connectivity among occupants
Spatial Dichotomy
SPATIAL DICHOTOMY
the deliberate contrast between introverted, private spaces and extroverted, public spaces, creating a balanced and dynamic environment for users
Framing Light and View
strategically positioning and designing openings and skylights to frame and enhance natural light and views, enriching the spatial experience within the built environment
Intimate Spaces
the creation of spaces that evoke a profound sense of personal connection, privacy, and a sense of belonging
Central Movement
the secluded, introspective areas with bustling, communal zones, creating a dynamic environment that balances solitude and social interaction within the architectural context.
Intersection of Spaces
OVERLAPPING OF SPACES
intersection of secluded areas for personal reflection and shared spaces that encourage social interaction and support, fostering both solitude and companionship
DESIGN STRATEGIES IN A HOSPICE CENTRE
FORM EXPLORATION
The aim of the project was to design both social and private spaces that evoke a sense of journey.
The focus was also on creating transitional spaces that lead users through a central area designed to be social and interactive, reminiscent of the communal spaces in pol houses. Moving outward from this hub, the spaces gradually transition to quieter, more private zones, establishing a clear hierarchy from social to private areas.
In these iterations, I experimented by connecting the intersection of private wards with the intersection of amenities, where these intersections will act as nodes These nodes could be a courtyard, a nursing station, common living, etc.
Personalization
Nursing support in the residential domain
Community outreach
Transitional spaces
Connectivity With Nature
The primary objective of this project was to craft a human centric architectural design that embodies the essence of a home-like environment. Emphasis was placed on optimizing natural light and ventilation throughout the space, thereby enhancing the overallcomfort and well-being of its occupants.
The design integrates communal areas for socialinteraction alongside private spaces tailored to accomodate both collective gatherings and individual private spaces. A key aspect of the design approach was to instill a PLAN, SECTION AND SPACES
The render highlights the architectural design of a central courtyard that connects the communal dining area with the shared play area.
This courtyard not only fosters a harmonious and inviting environment but also enhances natural light and ventilation.
The doors have been designed in a way that allows transpareny between the common dining area and the courtyard.
View from Ward depicting a play of light and shadow inside the ward
View from Ward depicting personalised shelve spaces and seating spaces
View from outside the Ward depicting connectivity with the nature and multiple doors and windows for light and ventilation
View through the semi-covered the passage
View from inside the ward
View from the library
View through the entry passage
The render showcases the common dining area for the patients, which is connected though a central courtyard. The use of wooden doors and windows introduces a natural color palette while maintaining transparency between the inside and outside.
02 TRAINING CENTRE
Jaspur, Ahmedabad
About the Project :
The training center anticipates dynamic functionality, designed to adapt over time to accommodate diverse training activities.The spatial configuration is conceived as flexible and responsive, allowing for seamless transitions as the center evolves to host various training programs in the coming years.
Keeping in mind the current situation the training centre will be a hub for skill development and education, fostering empowerment and sustainable growth within local communities. It serves as a catalyst for socio-economic progress, addressing the unique needs and aspirations of the rural population.
About the Site :
Location : Jaspur Lake, Ahmedabad, India
Site Area : 33000 sq. m
Nestled near Kalol in Gujarat, Jaspur is a small village with a population of approximately 4,000 residents. Situated alongside the Narmada canal,and jaspur lake.
The village thrives on a rich agricultural heritage. Jaspur is characterized by its simplicity, where daily life revolves around local activities and the industrious work of its farming community.
The render highlights a water body surrounded with a passage on one side with some shaded seating spaces. The water body is also overlooked by the waiting lounge in the reception.
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Flexible Spaces
Adaptibility of spaces to serve multiple functions, allowing for dynamic use and rearrangment, emphasizing the seamless transition from one space to another.
This concept is manifested through open floor plans, movable partitions, and multifunctional furniture, allowing spaces to transform seamlessly from one use to another.
Open Planning
Minimal use of walls creating a more expansive and interconnected spaces fostering a sense of unity and connectivity amongst
Understanding Grid
The collage is based on a reading and it is a proposal for a city without streets and plazas and it will be composed only as an array of spaces framed by walls.
It talks about how the city walls are intended as an urban rchitectural object whose purpose is the coincidence of fixity and flexibility.
Cross Axis
An axis serves as an organizational principle often intersecting or terminating at important spaces. Secondary axis that intersects the primary axis, creating additional points of interest and spatial organization.
Intersection of Axis
Axis serving as an organizational backbone intersecting at communal spaces such as courtyards or transitory spaces.
RENDERS AND DETAILS
View from the backyard of the classrooms
This view is from the entry passage which is long passage made out of concrete with thin slits provided all along the passage which reveals view of outside and creates a sense of mystery as one walks along the passage.
It also allows the sunlight to enter through it and create a beautiful play of light and shadow.The other side of the passage is directly connected to the open green area.
This view is from the central water body which helps in creating a micro climate for the training centre and lower downs the temperature of the surroundings during the summers. Surrounded by passage on all the sides provided with seating spaces for people to sit and enjoy the view.
The courtyard is also connecting three main spaces which are the gallery, makers space and the library.
03
URBAN MARKET
Isanpur, Ahmedabad
About the Project :
In the Indian context, the Urban Markets project presents an enormous opportunity to create multifaceted spaces. This studio critically examines the most vibrant forms of the urban fabric, the Bazaar.
The approach is an amalgation of social, cultural, and ecological components in combination with the exploration of historical, economic, spatial, and power dynamics. The studio also incorporates the idea of water as one focus element which has been utilised in all the sites and how the design responds to it.
About the Site :
Location : Isanpur Lake, Ahmedabad, India
Site Area : 1600 sq. m
The site is located in Isanpur, Ahmedabad.The area has a mix of residential buildings, commercial establishments, and local markets.
The main aim of the studio was to design a market for the people of Isanpur which can provide them everything under one roof and also generate revenewand employment both.
The Isanpur lake is currently being used as a dumpyard for people to throw garbage. So the aim was also to give lake it’s own Identity .
The render illustrates the entry of the market
This view illustrates the food zone of the market with different food stalls and seating spaces. Also the steps at the edge of the lake can be occupied by the people to enjoy the food.
There has been a use of different elements in the deisgn to make it symbolic like the circular columns at the back .
This view is from the central courtyard connecting the reatil shops.
04 INDIGO MUSEUM
Jamalpur, Ahmedabad
About the Project :
The brief of the project was to design an Indigo museum that can help people know more about Indigo plant, how it’s made and it’s uses. It was also to design a place which can be a tourist spot to enjoy and learn something new and interesting about the Indigo plant and the process of making Indigo dye.
The concept of the design was to create spaces in a way that it seems as if one space is almost flowing and merging with the adjacent spaces. Designing the space with hexagonal modules created more scope for views and walls that can be used to display larger no. of paintings. The uniformity of hexagons also facilitates a seamless connection between adjacent cells forming a strong structure that resists distortion.
About the Site
:
Location : Jamalpur, Ahmedabad, India
Site Area : 4250 sq. m
The architectural site for the studio in the Jamalpur area of Ahmedabad, near the riverfront, offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern vibrancy.
Nestled close to the serene banks of the Sabarmati River, the location provides an inspiring backdrop that harmonizes natural beauty with urban sophistication.
This view depicts the elevation of Indigo museum which is has been designed by taking hexagon as a single unit. The material that has been used in the elevation is exposed brick and glass.
This view illustrates the inside display area of a museum connected with the outside green area.
05
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Studio Saransh, Ahmedabad
Learning Experience :
I am very appreciative of the learning experience that I gained during my office training. I have gained a lot of knowledge not only about Architecture but also about interior details.
I also got a lot of opportunities for various site visits in Ahmedabad, Indore and around different parts of Gujarat which has helped to gain practicle knowledge about how various details are exectued on site. The best part was learning and working with Archicad.
Project Type :
• Residential
• Commercial
• Housing
• Interior
This render is from a project designed for a kid friendly terrace at Rivanta Vibgyor
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PERSONAL PRACTICE
2022-2024
Learning Experience :
I am immensely thankful for the hands-on practice experience I gained in the field of architecture. This practical exposure has been invaluable in enhancing my skills and understanding of the profession.
Through working on various projects, I gained invaluable experience in client interactions, understanding their needs, managing budgets, and delivering satisfactory results within set deadlines.
