About Me Hello!! I am an Architect with a demonstrated history of working in the Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Planning industry for one and a half year. I am a strong arts and design professional with a Baccalaureate degree in Architecture (B.Arch.) focused in Architectural Design from University of Pune, India and currently pursuing a Masters in Landscape Architecture in Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. For me, Architecture as a profession in itself is an opportunity to contribute to the well-being of society. By being a landscape architect I wish to make a significant contribution to the architectural fraternity and establish concepts that will be environmentally sustainable and socially pragmatic. Contact: 401, Anderson Street Apt 1L, College Station, TX-77840. U.S.A. +1 (979) 739-7182. karishma.joshi@tamu.edu karishmajoshi4793@gmail.com karishma-joshi-5a411669
Collaboration
Curriculum Vitae Skills DIGITAL Autocad Land F/X GIS Adobe Photoshop Coral Draw Autodesk Revit Google Sketchup Vray for Sketchup Keyshot Resist MS Office
Work Experience SEPTEMBER 2017 – CURRENT Graduate Assistant | Office of Facilities Co-ordination, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. JANUARY 2017- JULY 2017 Junior architect | Ravi Varsha Gavandi Landscape Architects, Pune. JULY 2016-OCTOBER 2016 Research Associate | Dr. Vasudha Gokhale in BN College of Architecture, Pune. JUNE-2015-OCTOBER 2015 Intern architect | Talati and Panthaky Associated L.L.P. Mumbai.
ANALOG Sketching, Doodling Making Caricatures Pencil Rendering Model making Photography
FALL 2017 CONTINUING TO SPRING 2018 • I am working in a team of three over a collaborative research project involving the Department of Architecture and the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning at Texas A&M University, College Station. The project aims to develop a structural envelope or skin for buildings which can act as a green wall using waste sheet metal obtained from General Motors. • The Team is led by Professor Ahmed Ali and Professor Bruce Dvorak.
FREELANCE WORK • Architectural design proposal for redevelopment of G+2 Residential building into a Commercial plus Residential complex.(Plot Area 2000sq.ft.)) • Home Interior Design, Retrofitting and Renovation. (1100 sq.ft.) SOCIAL WORK An active member, volunteer and program co-ordinator of JeevanVidya Foundation (Dallas division), a social non-profit organization working towards the betterment of society.
Education AUGUST 2017- MAY 2020 (EXPECTED) Masters in Landscape Architecture | Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. Fall 2017 GPR- 4
AUGUST 2011- MAY 2016 Bachelor of Architecture | B.K.P.S. College of Architecture, University of Pune, India. GPR- 3.15 (Stood second in the University and first in Final Year Architectural Design)
Contents
Research Collaboration- design of a Green Wall Academic Year 2017-18 Research and Collaborative Project, (MLA Program )Year 1, Semester 1
Academics
Exploration of a Human- Scaled Shopping and Dining Space at Wolf Pen Creek. Academic Year 2017-18 Design Studio Project, (MLA Program )Year 1, Semester 1 Proposed Centre For Study Of Religions, Pune, India Academic Year 2015-16 Graduation Thesis, (Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture )Year 5, Semester 2 Landscape As Habitat- Stream Park, Nanded-City, Pune, India Junior Architect, Ravi & Varsha Gavandi Landscape Architects, Pune. January 2017- August 2017.
Professional Work
Mixed Use Development and Podium Landscapes for VTTS, Pune, India Junior Architect, Ravi & Varsha Gavandi Landscape Architects, Pune. January 2017- August 2017. Proposed Design of a Bungalow at Nanded. Professional Practice Internship, Talati and Panthaky Associated LLP, Mumbai, India (Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture )Year 5, Semester 1
Competition
Proposed Master plan for Home for Elderly at Pune, India. Competition Year 2014, Award winning design for Asian Competition for Architectural Rookies. (Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture ) Year 3, Semester 1 Settlement study of Sawantwadi, District of Sindhudurga, Maharashtra State. Sketch Documentation 2012, Architectural Design Studio, (Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture ) Year 2, Semester 1
Sketchlogue
Travel Diary Into my world of caricatures and doodles
Academic Work Design Philosophy In the past five years of learning architecture, the extensive design studios and research oriented activities have helped me develop a sensitive, pragmatic and functional approach towards design. I have always believed that buildings share a relationship with their surroundings as well as the nature around. Built masses do not stand in isolation but should be in tune with the surrounding natural context. Hence in every design proposal I have been keen towards establishing a strong relationship between the built form and the landscape, evolving a holistic landscape and building design.
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Design of a Green Wall Project Title: Green Wall at Langford Architecture Centre, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. A proposal for a commercial/ retail shopping and dining space along the Wolf Penn Creek.
Wall Area: 280 sqft. Project Type: Collaboration between the Department of Architecture and The Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning. Team: Professor Ahmed Ali (ARCH) Professor Bruce Dvorak (LAUP) Panwang Huo (M.Arch II) Karishma Joshi (MLA I) Niti Tataria (MLA I)
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THE DESIGN OF GREEN WALL, College Station, TX. Design Project, MLA Program, Year 1, Fall Semester continuing to Spring Semester. Team : Karishma Joshi | Panwang Huo | Niti Tataria
LOCATION
College Station, TX
PROJECT BRIEF The project was a collaborative research project involving the Department of Architecture and the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning. The project aim was to develop a structural envelope or skin for buildings which can act as a green wall using waste sheet metal obtained from General Motors. The Team was led by Professor Ahmed Ali and Professor Bruce Dvorak.
SCOPE OF WORK OFFAL- The Material General Motors’ steel offal is a surplus raw material produced by its stamping operations. These are consistently sized, high-quality pieces of steel that are produced when windows and other spaces are stamped out of body panels on the assembly lines. Because of their consistent size, shape, and quality, these steel pieces are valuable for much more than traditional scrap markets. Offal pieces are 0.5 to 3.2 mm thick, have various coatings, and total 1,500 metric tons per year.
Inventory & Structural Research Integration
Landscape Design
Building Services
DEVELOPMENT OF MODULE
ACADEMIC WORK STRUCTURAL SYSTEM 08 | Academic | Collaboration
MLA Program- Semester Project Project Title: Annex at Wolf Penn Creek, College Station, TX. A proposal for a commercial/ retail shopping and dining space along the Wolf Penn Creek.
Project Area: 17 Acres Project Type: Group Project with Individual focus areas. Form of Presentation: Design Jury. Recognition: Best Design Presentation in class.
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THE ANNEX AT WOLF PENN CREEK, College Station, TX.
Exploration of a
Design Project, MLA Program, Year 1, Fall Semester. Team : Karishma Joshi | Yanzi Zhao | Yuqing Wang
Scaled Shopping and Dining
PROJECT BRIEF The project aimed to integrate an up-market, human-scaled retail and commercial development with landscape design in tune with the existing naturescape to create a healthy urban space for the community in College Station.
Space at Wolf Pen Creek. LOCATION
KEY FEATURES •Human Scaled Design. •Integration of Landscape Design and Planning of commercial outlets. •Integration of existing nature-scape of the creek with proposed landscape. •Use of Landscape Design for SWM. •Design in Flood Plain.
College Station, TX
Pune
PRESENTATION: Digital Graphics + Hand Rendering + Jury Presentation
SCOPE OF WORK
Inventory & Research
Master Planning
Landscape Design
Building Services
TEAM LOGO DESIGN
GREEN
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ACADEMIC WORK SIMPLE
Project MasterTHE Plan ANNEX AT WOLF
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PENN CREEK, College Station, TX.
Master Plan & Cross Section
Design Project, MLA Program, Year 1, Fall Semester.
Pedestrian Zone Modified Existing Parking space Stepped Gardens Land Bridge Food Trucks and Streetscape Food Court and Central Recreational Zone Commercial Outlets Naturescape Wolf Pen Creek Trail Creek
Proposed Detention Pond
MASTER PLAN
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THE ANNEX AT WOLF PENN CREEK, College Station, TX.
Master Plan- Analysis
Design Project, MLA Program, Year 1, Fall Semester.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN CONCEPT
Existing Natural Vegetation Integrated Natural Vegetation Rain Garden and Bioswales
ANALYSIS OF CIRCULATION
Vehicular Movement Heavy Pedestrian Flow Pedestrian Circulation Wolf Pen Creek Trail
Planter Beds Stepped Garden
KEY FEATURES
KEY FEATURES • • • •
Design of the naturescape to integrate natural vegetation into the design. Transition of landscape from natural to manmade. Hierachy of spaces in terms of streetscapes, plazas, internal courtyards to quiet relaxing zones in the naturescape. Design of Rain Gardens and bioswales for stormwater management thus integrating design with the function .
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The pavilions enhance the pause points along the trail identified in the inventory Well defined circulation around and within the site. Landscape design as a medium to connect the existing post oak mall and the new commercial development. Design of overhead bridges connecting the mall which will help increase the foot-fall of the newer development. Design of junctions and nodes at strategic locations A streetscape planned along the existing road to bring in people.
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THE ANNEX AT WOLF PENN CREEK, College Station, TX. INDIVIDUAL DESIGN FOCUS AREA- Arrival Plaza Sidewalk Connecting pedestrian bridge to Post Oak Mall Foodtrucks and Outdoor Eating areas
Mound with shrubs and Groundcover Arrival Court
Pergola
Rain Garden
Bioswale
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THE ANNEX AT WOLF PENN CREEK, College Station, TX. INDIVIDUAL DESIGN FOCUS AREA- Arrival Plaza
12 ft Clearance
Road
Street-Scape
Arrival Plaza
Planter
Court
Rain-Garden
Seating
25’ wide Walkway
Naturescape
SECTION A-A
View of the Entrance Plaza approaching from the parking lot
View of the Central Courtyard and the walkway covered with pergola
ACADEMIC WORK 14 | Academic | Annex
Undergraduate- Thesis Project Title: Proposed Center for study of Religions An Extension to Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (B.O.R.I.), Pune, India.
Project Area: 4.5 Acres
Project Type: Individual Architectural Project
Form of Presentation: Design Jury. Recognition: 1. Best Architectural project in the University of Pune, 2016. 2. Presented at the Annual NIASA Convention-2016 in Pune.
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PROPOSED CENTRE FOR STUDY OF RELIGIONS An Extension to Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (B.O.R.I.), Pune, India.
LOCATION
Academic Graduation Thesis, Year 5, Semester 2.
Pune
PROJECT BRIEF India has been home to various religions like Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism etc. and we do not regard any one particular religion as important. This very ideology makes India a secular state. But in the present scenario, the essence of religious philosophies and teachings is fading. This I believe happens due to the failure in understanding the basic philosophies and principles of religions. The teachings of every religion are predominantly based on humanity. But nowadays people fail to understand these teachings due to varied interpretations that have happened over the years. Hence in the Indian context, there is a need for an institute which would set up a platform for studying the various philosophies of different religions and the traditions from the research point of view. The institute would not symbolize any one particular religion but would promote a non-biased approach towards imparting education through post graduate, research and doctoral programs in this important field of study.
SCOPE OF WORK
Inventory & Research
Landscape Master Building SITEDesign SELECTION Planning Services
SITE SELECTION
KEY FEATURES •Contextualizing with the existing heritage structures of B.O.R.I. •Translating abstract notions about religions into planning and landscape design • Courtyard planning to evolve interactive transition spaces for a healthy campus. • Design of a museum of religions and a public plaza in the urban context.
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ILS Law College Symbiosis Institute Agharkar Research Institute B.M.C.C. Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics Film and television Institute
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PROPOSED CENTRE FOR STUDY OF RELIGIONS An Extension to Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (B.O.R.I.), Pune, India. 13
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01 PLANNING The plan shows how the design has been evolved with a courtyard plan developed in cognizance to the banyan tree., An important asset of the site.
The plan shows how the stones obtained from the old press building have been retrofitted in the form of stone feature walls in the entire academic block. The stone walls also build up an architectural character of the campus and relate it to the existing heritage structure.
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03 GRAPHIC DESIGN Museum of Religions creates a sense of interest in the common man regarding this field of study and the rich Indian Culture and traditions. The feature wall depicts the rich cultural and architectural heritage by virtue of religions. It is a backdrop to the public plaza Stone Walls
Shikhara of an Indian temple
Geometry in ancient landscape planning of religious places Churches and Domes cathedrals
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5 LEGEND BUILT MASS 1. Administration block 2. Publication cell 11. Court of wisdom 3. Academic block- a 12. Arrival court of 4. Academic block- b museum and 5. Research library auditorium complex 6. Museum of religions 13. Parking for 7. Auditorium auditorium and 8. Nizam’s guest house museum LANDSCAPE 9. Arrival court of Public Plaza research center Courtyards and transition spaces 10. Dnyana kunda Land reserved for future development (Water Pond)
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Buddhist Torana Concentric circles symbolizing Circumambulation and concepts of world within a world Steps lead to transcendence
Agni-Kunda
GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR THE FEATURE WALL OF THE MUSEUM OF RELIGIONS
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The five elements of Nature: Worship is an integral aspect of religion. Initially mankind worshiped all the five elements of nature. So these elements like, earth, water light, air and fire have been incorporated in the design in a subtle manner. Transcendence: Transcendence is a factor common across the places of worship of all religions. This principle was applied while evolving the design by achieving an inter-relation and connectivity of spaces. Unity in Diversity: This centre for the Study of Religions boasts the ideology of unity in diversity specifically in the secular Indian context. So this unity has been achieved by a proper connectivity throughout the campus in the form of a hierarchy of open spaces and the inter-relation between them. Drawing guidelines from the existing heritage building: Though the newly planned structures are modernist, they draw their guidelines from the proportions of the existing building. The entire campus has been designed following a grid of 8m x 8m and its multiples. The grid has been derived from the bay widths of the main building. 17 | Academic | Thesis
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PROPOSED CENTRE FOR STUDY OF RELIGIONS An Extension to Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (B.O.R.I.), Pune, India.
01 Administration BlockThe administration block would keep a hold on the overall functioning of the Institute. It would consist of the Arrival court, Reception, Front office and enquiry, conference rooms, clerical office, Chancellor’s Cabin and the research and examination section.
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02 Academic ZoneThe academic zone would consist of the various departments that would function and the respective teaching areas. Each department would consist of lecture halls of capacity as per the intake, staff areas, A.V. rooms and departmental libraries and research cells. A separate research library for the entire campus would also be provided as per the requirement of the number of books it would house.
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The publication cell would consist of the printing press, a seminar hall where the publication of books and journals would take place, display areas, office areas and record rooms as required.
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Toilet Block
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PROPOSED CENTRE FOR STUDY OF RELIGIONS An Extension to Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (B.O.R.I.), Pune, India. Museum and Auditorium Complex Museum of Religions creates a sense of interest in the common man regarding this field of study and the rich Indian Culture and traditions. The museum would be an audio- visual experience showing how religions came into being, their growth, the effect on society, their influence on architecture and implications on various arts and crafts and traditions.
CLUSTER PLAN
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B NORTH SIDE ELEVATION
GROUND FLOOR PLAN AT +4350 lvl
Toilet Block Maintenance and Service areas Staircase and Lift Shafts
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Architectural Thesis : In The Public Realm Design of the Public Plaza
Pune, oxford of the East !! Pensioner’s City, a calm and pleasant City… But do we have enough public spaces for the need ??? NO !! Time For a Change
Can we just sit and discuss about tomorrows event ?
Yeah but they wont allow in the library, and no such place here in the neighborhood other than cafes !!
Entry to the Museum of Religions
“PUNEITES” Speak… In need of a public space LEGEND 1 – Entrance to the Plaza 2 – Casual Seating areas 3 – Water Pond 4 – Paving pattern developed on the “Mandala” concept 5 – Exit to plaza 6 – A welcoming Stone Sculpture
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The pedestrian population comprises majorly of the students. The circulation has been planned such that one has been deliberately brought into the campus and eventually into the museum of religions. The masses of the museum guide the visitor towards the entrance. The plaza draws in a majority of pedestrian population into the museum thereby increasing its footfall in a passive PLAZA manner. The plaza acts as a healthy public space in the BUILT MASS neighborhood, which is a need of the hour.
Urban Design + Landscape Design
Hey, today was such a busy day at college, can we just sit and relax, and NO cafes please, but no public place here in the vicinity !!!
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Group seating
Bringing in the pedestrians into the campus
The built mass is raised to create a sense of respect and magnanimity though the structures have a humble scale
BUILT MASS
Buffer plantation
Buffer plantation to vehicular noise and pollution
Transcendence in the form of stairs
SCHEMATIC TRANSVERSE SECTION TROUGH THE PLAZA
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Perspective as seen from the seating in the plaza. The masses of the museum guide the visitor towards the main entrance to the complex
View of the Museum of religions from the public plaza. The built mass of the museum is raised in order to create a sense of respect 20 | Academic | Thesis
Professional Work When I envision my professional career as a Landscape Architect, my primary aspiration is to contribute to exemplary works of architecture, working with accomplished professionals in the field of Landscape Architecture an Technology. On a personal level, I am of the opinion that architecture greatly affects the quality of societal life. I wish to make a significant contribution to the landscape architectural fraternity and establish concepts that will be environmentally sustainable and socially pragmatic.
Photo Credits: Ravi & Varsha Gavandi Landscape Architects, Pune, India
Professional Work at RVG Project Title: Stream Park at Nanded City, Pune, India Landscape design and ecosystem restoration along a canal passing through the site.
Project Area: 700 Acres- Mixed Use and Residential Development
Project Type: Residential Neighborhood Media & Recognition: https://ravivarsha.com/media.html
Photo Credits: Ravi & Varsha Gavandi Landscape Architects, Pune, India
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LANDSCAPE AS HABITAT- Stream Park, Nanded City, Pune, India
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Professional Work as Junior Architect, Ravi & Varsha Gavandi Landscape Architects, Pune, India. January 2017- August 2017.
Pune Development of a Habitat: Streampark at Nanded City, is a riverfront which is ecologically and environmentally sensitive became the first of its kind; a role model in the country The buffer zone along the stream predominantly comprises of vegetation to control erosion, habitat recreation, natural corridors for fauna and as a barrier. KEY FEATURES •An ecological assessment of the area in and around the stream revealed the strength and uniqueness of the existing landscape. •As a result, the design objective is to enhance, reinforce and heal the natural landscape. The long term aim is to promote and protect the diverse flora and fauna of the area and simultaneously create a space where people can connect with nature.
SCOPE OF WORK
Inventory & Research
Master Planning
Landscape Design
Building Services
PROFESSIONAL WORK Cafe
Check dams and bridge
Viewing points
Island created around existing temple
Storm water drain
Zone 1-Grasses
Shed
Zone 2- Shrubs
Pathway
Zone 3- Trees
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LANDSCAPE AS HABITAT- Stream Park, Nanded City, Pune, India Professional Work as Junior Architect, Ravi & Varsha Gavandi Landscape Architects, Pune, India. January 2017- August 2017.
Check dam Bridges at upper level Entry points
Development of a Habitat: The buffer zone along the stream predominantly comprises of vegetation to control erosion, habitat recreation, natural corridors for fauna and as a barrier • The water impounded at the specified locations is of a shallow depth. • This allowed the penetration of sunlight, which is essential for the aquatic life. • The flow of water over the weir causes turbulence resulting in the oxidation of water. • The impounded water is very scenic, and hence a value addition and a recreational area. • Design of wetlands enhances development of varied natural habitats. • Riparian corridors contain the trees and shrubs needed to provide shade, insect habitat, bank stability and large woody debris for in stream habitat.
Water stream Pathways along the
ZONING PLAN
water stream
LEGEND
MASTER PLAN
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Earth sheltered check point
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Feature wall
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Water channel
17. Information center
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Picnic area
18. Educational garden
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Kiosks below
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Pond
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Board walk
21. Information pillars
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Lyna garden
22. Temple plaza
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Hanging bridge
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Water fall
24. Bird park
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Professional Work at RVG Project Title: Voyage to the Stars, Pune, India Landscape design for podium and sky lounge and deck for a high end residential condominium in Pune.
Project Area: 30Acres- Mixed Use and Residential Development
Project Type: Residential Condominium. Media & Recognition: Recognized by Indian green Building Council(IGBC) for its design for sustainability and innovation. https://ravivarsha.com/media.html
Photo Credits: Ravi & Varsha Gavandi Landscape Architects, Pune, India
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RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE – Voyage to the Stars, Pune, India
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Professional Work as Junior Architect Ravi & Varsha Gavandi Landscape Architects, Pune, India. January 2017- August 2017.
Pune
Project Brief: The project aimed at creating an up scale plush residential neighborhood well equipped with all the amenities complemented with exquisite landscape design. The project included a design of podium open spaces and a 100,000 sqft terrace deck.
SCOPE OF WORK
Inventory & Research
SUB-SURFACE GRADING PLAN
PERGOLA DETAIL- PLAN
Master Planning
Landscape Design
Building Services
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Internship at TPA, Mumbai Project Title: Design of Bungalow, Maharashtra, India Architectural design
Project Area: 10 Acres- Residential Development
Project Type: Private Residential Firm Profile: http://tparch.net/#/service/archit ecture
Photo Credits: Talati & Panthaky Associated LLP, Mumbai, India
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DESIGN OF A BUNGALOW Maharashtra, India
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Professional Practice Internship, Talati and Panthaky LLP, Mumbai B.Arch. Year 5, Semester 1.
KEY FEATURES – •Planning and designing a luxurious bungalow with living spaces, built-in theatre, spa, swimming pool, office spaces and meeting areas. •TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION •Earthquake resistant R.C.C. Frame Construction.
City of Nanded
SCOPE OF WORK
Inventory & Architectural Research Design
Building Services
Working Drawings
1. Design evolution and working on details 2. Client negotiation correspondence 3. Dealing with Vendors. 4. Site Supervision.
PROFESSIONAL WORK
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DESIGN OF A BUNGALOW Maharashtra, India Professional Practice Internship, Talati and Panthaky LLP, Mumbai B.Arch. Year 5, Semester 1.
DETAIL OF PLANTER DESIGN AND WORKING DRAWING OF THE GROUND FLOOR PLAN
PROFESSIONAL WORK DETAIL SECTIONS THROUGH DRY BALCONY
SKIN SECTIONS THROUGH THE COMPOUND WALL 29 | Professional | Bungalow
Competitions I was nominated to participate in the Asian Competition for Architectural Rookies, ACAR. It is an International contest for students of Architecture, held every year in order to contribute to architectural education and establish rich networking associated with modern Architecture in Asia. I presented the master plan for Home for Elderly in Pune. Emphasis was given to conceptualisation and process of resolution. I was awarded the Silver Medal on an international platform. The Jury found my design to be sensitive to a special group of people with a careful handling of a contoured site and landscape design to make a barrier free environment. Competing with students from Universities of Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Japan, and Vietnam made me understand where I stand in the global scenario and work onto my shortcomings.
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ASIAN COMPETITION FOR ARCHITECTURAL ROOKIES- 2014
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Proposed Master Plan for Elder’s Home at Bhugaon, Pune, India. First Runner Up. Architectural Design Studio, B.Arch. Year 3, Semester 1.
PANEL OF JURY Dr. Youngil Lee, Osaka Japan Ar. Narendra Dengle, Pune Ar. Snehanshu Mukherjee, Delhi PROJECT BRIEF In todays world, there are many factors contributing to the alienation of elders. Hence there is an acute need for a home for elderly. The key objective is to design a calm, pollution free environment, well equipped with all the basic necessities and should be as homely and comfortable as one’s own home.
KEY FEATURES •Sensitive handling of a contoured site to make a barrier free environment. •Planning to enhance community living. •Circulation and connectivity within spaces
Pune
SCOPE OF WORK
Inventory & Research
Master Planning
Landscape Design
Building Services
FORM EVOLUTION RESIIDENTAL MODULE
PRESENTATION: Digital graphics + Hand Rendering + 3D modeling
COMPETITION ENTRY
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ASIAN COMPETITION FOR ARCHITECTURAL ROOKIES- 2014 Proposed Master Plan for Elder’s Home at Bhugaon, Pune, India.
01 PLANNING The site overlooks a valley in the south-west direction. Hence a major design consideration is to plan the campus so as to enjoy the view. But at the same time the planning shouldn't be completely extrovert. Hence residential units have been planned in the form of clusters with common courts. These courts open out to enjoy the scenic view. A central congregational space acts as the central core and also helps to bind the entire housing complex.
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-Admin Block -Dining Hall - Multipurpose Hall - Central Congregation Space - Residential Units -Staff Residence
The spaces are planned such that there is a gradual transition from private semi-open spaces to private open spaces. Further from private open spaces to public open spaces. A central community space helps to bind the entire built mass together.
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- Semi-open private space - Open to sky common courts - Open private gardens - Open public decks - Common central community space -Congregational and Multipurpose space
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03 CLIMATE RESPONE • The campus is planned such that the winds blowing from the south-west and the west direction are utilised to the fullest for providing natural ventilation. • The residential units are oriented such that the verandas are towards the west side. Large roof overhangs are provided so as to cut down the precipitation. •Fins are provided on the eastern and western facades to cut down solar radiation.
04 CIRCULATION •Accessibility was the primary objective while designing the entire campus. •Vehicular and pedestrian circulation is clearly defined. The planning of built spaces facilitates easy evacuation of the residents during an emergency or a sudden disaster or calamity.
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ASIAN COMPETITION FOR ARCHITECTURAL ROOKIES- 2014 Proposed Master Plan for Elder’s Home at Bhugaon, Pune, India. LANDSCAPE DESIGN
CONCEPT A WORLD WITHIN A WORLD… The primary design objective was to create a healthy living environment full of positivity. The concept of happiness, satiety, calmness, bliss which leads to a heavenly feeling has been manifested into the planning and design of spaces. •The central congregational space where varied activities would take place all round the day is analogous to “swarga” that is heaven, as one would get a heavenly feeling and a sense of well being. •The residences are named as “Sukh, Samadhaan, Ananda, Shanti” meaning happiness, which are planned radially with respect to the “Swarga”. •The concept behind naming the residences as “Sukh, Samadhaan, Ananda, Shanti” is to imbibe a sense of positivity in the elderly as they are in a state of resignation. • A radial plan symbolizes the energy being radiated from the source. • The central space is indeed a world within a world and a source of energy and excitement for the elderly.
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Buffer Plantation
CENTRAL PAVILION “SWARGA”
Central Interactive Space planned about the Gulmohar tree
Highest point
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ARRIVAL COURT AXIAL PLANTATION
CONCEPT SKETCH
Buffer Plantation
SLOPE ANALYSIS The central pavilion is located at the highest point of the site, and has a visual connection to every space of the campus. The pavilion and the central congregation space are a hub of different activities and form the heart of campus and a source of energy. Tall trees are planted linearly to define the axis and transition and decent from the pavilion to the arrival court. Seating has been planned about the central existing Gulmohar tree on site. A gradual transition from private to semi-public to open spaces has been achieved. 33 | Competition | Master Plan for Elder’s Home
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Plumeria trees acting as a buffer to the dining area
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1. Central Pavilion 2. Cobbled stone circumambulatory for passive acupressure therapy 3. Arrival Court while approaching from residential units 4. Central Patio 5. Group Seating 6. Central Open space for cultural gatherings Colored tiled pattern showing way towards administration Way towards Dining hall. Way towards Residential Units
Towards Residences
LEGEND
PLAN of the Central Congregation space
Concept sketch of the central pavilion. The water-body adds to the serenity of the space.
PALETTE Existing trees on site (Indian Elm)
LONGITUDINAL SECTION through the site showing the landscaped area
Existing trees on site (Azadirachta indica)
View of the multipurpose area and central open space for cultural gatherings as seen from the patio.
Delonix regia (Gulmohar) Indian Asoka Plumeria
TRANSVERSE SECTION through the site showing the landscaped area 34 | Competition | Master Plan for Elder’s Home
Sketchlogue Sketching has always been a medium of comfort. Since the first year of being into architecture, I have been recording my observations, some visuals that seemed interesting or any unique and intellectual construction details in the form of sketches. Any tour or excursion is complete only when it finds its place in the “sketchlogue� as I call it. When I roam around visiting different places and appreciating the architecture, I feel the experience is cherished in the form of sketches.
Picture Credits: Author
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SETTLEMENT STUDY OF SAWANTWADI
LOCATION
District of Sindhudurga, Maharashtra State. Architectural Design Studio, B.Arch. Year 2, Semester 1. Sawantwadi
“SKETCHLOGUE� As a prologue to the Architectural design program in Architectural design studio of the second semester of the second year of B.Arch, a settlement study of the heritage town of Sawantwadi, in the Sindhudurga district of Maharashtra was done. The demographic data, land use patterns, vegetation, road networks and linkages, traffic densities, amenity spaces, building typologies and service networks were mapped by working in groups of four. Individually on site sketches and streetscapes were done to document the visual characteristics of the architecture of the town.
SCOPE OF WORK
PRESENTATION: On site Sketching + Hand Rendering Inventory & Study of Sketch Study of Research public spaces Documentation Services The sketch documentation of Sawantwadi was done to make a visual presentation of the existing settlement. Sketches and illustrations were made showing the different streetscapes, major junctions and traffic nodes and heritage buildings. All the sketches were made on site.
SKETCHLOGUE
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SETTLEMENT STUDY OF SAWANTWADI District of Sindhudurga, Maharashtra State. Architectural Design Studio, Year 2, Semester 1.
Residential Residential + Commercial Commercial + Public Amenities Commercial Government Buildings Institutional Buildings Historic Places Health Facilities Barren Land Garden and Parks Agricultural Land Hotels Parking Water Body
DOCUMENTATION
THE GANDHI CHOWK: The Gandhi Chowk, one of the main and busy chowks in the town shows a series of shops along the streets and residential units on the upper floors.
PLAN SHOWING EXISTING LAND USE
Hindus Muslims Christians Buddhists
PLAN SHOWING COMMUNITY CLASSIFICATION
SKETCHLOGUE
New Buildings (built after 1980) Old Buildings (built 1930- 1980) Very Old Buildings (built 1830- 1930)
JAYPRAKASH STREETSCAPE: The Jayprakash Street is a busy street with all the commercial establishments abutting the street. The structural development is organic as per the spatial requirement.
AN OLD WOODEN HERITAGE BLOCK: This shop is the reminder of the traditional structures located in this area. It houses a shop on the ground floor with a residential space on the floor above.
BUILDING CLASSIFICATION BASED ON AGE 37 | Sketchlogue | Settlement study and Sketch Documentation
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TRAVEL DIARY
LOCATION
Travel
Observe
Sketch
Learn
Having travelled to different places around the world and in India, I have maintained a travel diary. I believe observation is education.. Making thumb sketches has helped me develop a sense of scale and proportion‌ Downtown Dubai
SKETCHLOGUE
Tour of Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand
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CARICATURES AND DOODLES
CARICATURES , DOODLES AND.... ME.... Making caricatures has always been a candid way of expression. Caricatures ..... A vivid description of a person using exaggeration of some characteristics and over- simplification of the others.
Doodle done after travelling in the Mumbai Local train
It was utterly an accident when I encountered that I had a fair hand at making caricatures. But since then I have cherished this hobby and working towards developing it further..
SKETCHLOGUE 39 | Sketchlogue | Caricatures and Doodles
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