Architecture
PORTFOLIO.
Kaushik Rao
Selected Works
2019-2025
KAUSHIK RAO. G
Daglish, WA 6008 +61 0435 839 791 gatlakaushikrao@gmail.com
Welcome to my portfolio. This collection represents my journey through architecture so far, showcasing projects that have challenged me to learn and grow. I’m eager to continue developing my skills and exploring the potential of design.
I am a graduate of architecture and experienced professional eager to collaborate, contribute, and learn. Detail-oriented, analytical, and pragmatic, with a strong professional background.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaushik-ra0
Atauro is an island 25km off the coast of Dili, Timor Leste. Home to tropical visitors, Timor has a growing tourist population, but the political crisis in the areas in the past decades have slowed down development. Atauro is no different. Emerging from poverty, Atauro majorly requires new infrastructure and public buildings such as hospitals, markets and schools. This unit is a response to these conditions and a social impact
This unit studies the culture of Timor Leste and thier heritage. The Uma Luliks (Sacred structures and dwellings) have a cultural significance and design can inspire from construction techniques and material used. As the country is still developing, techniques had to be native and
Design Studio
TIMOR COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Entry
Classrooms
Library
Community Kitchen/Dining
Future Expansion
15. Permaculture Gardens 10. Administrarion
20. Courts and Playgrounds
3. Open Air Theater 4. Arts and Crafts Workshop 5. Digital Center 8. Community Plaza
Phase 1
DEMOLITION
Deconstruction of existing unstable and unused buildings. Students can attend classes in undemolished classrooms.
Phase 2
CONSTRUCTION
Construction of new classroom cluster and canteen to minimize disruption of school function.
Phase 3
RELOCATION
Students can be relocated to the new classrooms and library, sports facilities can be constructed.
Phase 4
DEVELOPMENT
In the final phase, the community center can be developed catering to needs of wider demographic.
Classroom
Cluster
Way to Library
Way to Dining
Way to Courts Admin and Service
Toilets
Section A
East Elevation
Detailed Design Studio PROJECT IN EARTH
DETAILED DESIGN STUDIO
The unit setup a premise of a real-world scenario interacting with a client over the period of the studio, improving and adding to the design. The Studio emphasises details and fit for construction drawings and also consideration to the structure and material of the building.
The client scenario had to be created by the student to match the design intent. The material chosen for construction was to be carefully considered as the total construction cost had to fall under the budget of A$450,000. The Design also had to respond to the threat of Bush Fire as the site was rated BAL-29. This created a real challenge to meet the deisgn standards within the budget.
Designed in AutoCad
Visualised in Sketchup and Lumion
Post production in Adobe Indesign and Photoshop
ARCT5201
PETER COLE
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KAUSHIK RAO GATLA
Floor Plan
and Solar Altitudes
Over-hangs can have a big impact on incident solar radiation. Providing optimum angles can bring in sunlight in winters and keep out harsh summer heat gain
ALTITUDES
Over-hangs can have a big impact on incident solar radiation. Providing optimum angles can bring in sunlight in winters and keep out harsh summer heat gain
big impact on incident Providing optimum angles can winters and keep out harsh
Creating a thermal mass increases thermal comfort and reduces dependance on heating appliances. Storing heat during the day and radiating into the living spaces to keep warm at night
Dwelling units on either sides of the Living space
BAL - 29
Creating a thermal mass increases thermal comfort and reduces dependance on heating appliances. Storing heat during the day and radiating into the living spaces to keep warm at night
A Bushfire Attack Level measures the potential intensity of a bushfire, and the impacts it could have on a building. In a BAL-29 rated sites there is a high risk of flame contact with building. Primarily concerned with protection from ember attack and radiant heat
A Bushfire Attack Level measures the potential intensity of a bushfire, and the impacts it could have on a building. In a BAL-29 rated sites there is a high risk of flame contact with building. Primarily concerned with protection from ember attack and radiant heat.
BAL - 29 has a specific set of requirement that have to be met.
BAL - 29 has a specific set of requirement that have to be met
1. Sarking : Protective membrane under the roof tile/sheet against bush fire embers
3 Distinct Spaces
2. External Walls : Non-combustable material or cladding must be applied
1. Sarking : Protective membrane under the roof tile/sheet against bush fire embers 2. External Walls : Non-combustable material or cladding must be applied Timber species tested for fire resistance and suitable for bush fire prone areas are :
Dwelling units on either sides of the Living space
Distinct Dwelling of the
with
A Bushfire it could
BAL
Thermal Mass and Fire Rating
Overhangs
CONTRACTOR TO ENSURE ALL FLUES, SEALS AND FLASHINGS TO FLUES ARE BAL-29 COMPLIANT
HOT WATER SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED IN ROOF CAVITY AND FLUED TO EXTERNAL POSITION THROUGH THE ROOF. CONTRACTOR TO REFER TO MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION. DRIP TRAY TO BE INSTALLED BELOW UNIT.
REFER STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS FOR ALL SLAB DETAILS
REFER STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS FOR ALL MEMBERS FORMING ROOF STRUCTURE
TM1 BEAM SHOWN SPANS FULL INTERIOR BEAMS TO BE INSTALLED IN CAVITY OF
EARTH COLUMN. FINISHING TO BE FLUSH COLUMN SURFACE WITH CONCEALED JOINERY. BE CONFIRMED ON SITE WITH ARCHITECT
TM1 BEAM SHOWN SPANS FULL INTERIOR WIDTH BEAMS TO BE INSTALLED IN CAVITY OF THE
CABIN GETAWAY
Student ID: 23233088
Render Studio
ARCT 5536
CABIN IN THE WOODS
The Unit predominately explores the software 3DS Max and Vray as render engines to produce renders that cannot be distinguished from real photographs. A cabin getway with an underlying theme of choice was to be designed from scratch and worked towards producing a 3D model that would be the base of the renders.
The cabin should be a perfect getaway destination. The cabin should sit sensitevely in its surroundings and adhering to the naturality of it. The Cabin must give access to the vast reservoir, forming a path way gradually receeding into the lake which is suited for a calm and relaxing kayaking experience.
Since the project is off the grid sustainable solutions must be explored. Rainwater harvesting and solar electricity will be crucial and must be integrated into the design effortlessly. The cabing should evoke a sense of nostalgia and peace to reflect its surroundings.
Designed in Revit and Sketchup
Rendered in 3DS Max and VRay
Post production in Lightroom and Photoshop
THE SITE
LOCATION
37°38’19”S 145°33’00”E
The Site is located in the Maroondah Reserve just 68KM North-East of Melbourne City. An hour and a half scenic drive through lush forestry will take you through the Maroondah Dam and the reserve to reach the destination among the tall trees and an amazong view of the lake.The site slopes down to meet the lake at a rocky edge, suitable to descend into the lake in a Kayak. The cabin can face the North to get an immaculate view of the lake negating the harsh Evening Sun.
Maroondah Reservoir
Maroondah Dam
Competition Proposal
URBAN CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE
The proposal focused on the Center of Excellence along with ancillary buildings such as incubators, accommodations and exhibition spaces. The site was strategically located on edge of forest area and agricultural lands.
The intention is to create a narrative that metaphorically explains the condition of the human being to organise the environment sustainably. The builgin represents the wild nature and the anthropised landscape.
Project Duration - 3 months (2020)
Team of 3 architects
Contribution - Initial conceptualisation, 3D Modelling, Renders.
The challenege was to navigate the site with minimum disturbance to the natural rocks formations and trees. A new road network was proposed bearing in mind the steep contours and making the site as pedestrian friendly as possible. The roads were stratigically designed not only to cut through the steep terrain but also to divide the site into 3 distinct zones.
Contours Water Bodies
Existing Vegetation
Workstation Dining
Meeting Services
Laboratory Parking
Conference Toilette
Auditorium Lift & Staircase
Green Space
SUSTAINABILITY
Buildings achieve IGBC Platinum rating through sustainable design. Rat-trap bond walls offer insulation and material efficiency.
Red sandstone cladding provides natural insulation and durability. Solar panels generate 628 kVa, approaching net-zero energy. Water catchment systems harvest 119KLD of rainwater for irrigation and groundwater recharge.
Hydroponic agriculture minimizes water usage by 98%. These features create an eco-friendly and resource-efficient building.
Large-scale Commercial VIRCHOWS OFFICE TOWER
The Tower is an office space for the Virchows group and rental spaces that work as an incubator for startups. The Virchows group has grown over a decade moving from small scale to mass producer of generic medicines in the country. Expansion required dedicated office spaces which was no longer feasible within the factory.
The prime location in the cyber city was acquired which made them more accessible. The parcel of land had its challenges. The site sit atop a very steep rock formation which was 10m above the road level. Another challenge was to design a tower as per the new buiding laws proposed. This meant fire safety standards that were more stringent had to be catered to by also acheiving the maximum floor plate area.
Project Duration - 8 months, 2021 (Under Construction)
Team of two Architects, Structural engineers and Quantity Surveyors
Contribution - Initial conceptualisation, Department Approval drawings, Initial Working drawings, 3d Modelling, Renders
Proposed Facade Design 1
View from Lvl 11 Terrace Garden
Proposed Facade Design 2
Proposed Facade Design 3
Large-scale Industrial NILOUFER TEA AND BISCUIT FACTORY
An established and reputed Tea manufacturers and Bakers approached the firm with a proposal of a new Factory to replace the dated facility. The New unit would increase production to supply new products all over the country.
The Challenge was to maximise the usability of the 6Acre plot, navigating the Factory laws and Special Building Bye-Laws. Many itirations were proposed to finally acheive the maximum foot-print and state of the art Facilities and to meet food production safety standards.
Project Duration - 6 months, 2021 (Under Construction)
Team of two Architects, Structural Engineers and Equipment Consultants
Contribution - Initial conceptualisation, Department Approval drawings, 3d Modelling and Renders
CHALLENGES
Safety Laws :
The food safety laws for new factories are very stringent and must acquire many permissions before starting production. As eggs are used in the baking process a separate room is to be designed to isolate the contaminants from the egg shells that may cause Salmonella.
Vastu :
The clients were particular about Vastu (A Hindu system of architectural design phylosophy) which dictates most of the decisions such as the entrance to the site is to be from the North East even when the main Access road is towards the south which is considered inauspicious.
Building Bye-Laws :
Regulations allow buildings of production at an offset of atleast 10m in all directions as part of safe passage out and compartmentation.
Working around the rules and also making the most of the area in the site, an administration building was proposed inbetween the two production buildings. This also solved the problem of providing separate sanitation rooms for each of the production buildings.
02 03
Itiration 1
Considering the current production capacity, inventory and supply fo raw materials, the proposal used a smalled footprint to accommodate the required factories in stages.
The automated vertical storage system from Germany was planned to accommodate years worth of supply of tea which only grows in a window of 3 months every year.
2
The requirement to go pan India supply requred a bigger facility which led to using the maximum available plot area for the factories.
North light roof structure which also housed the solar panels were proposed to to minimise the use of artificial lighting during the day. The automated storage solution was far too expensive as the material had to be imported from Germany along with technitians.
Itiration 3
New laws for fire safety and construction bye laws forced the changes to the design. The Production units were separated and administration block was shifted to the roof of the Tea Production Factory.
Near-future Scenarios
METERED - DYSTOPIAN FUTURE OF PERTH
The film proposes a scenario of a city in the future. Perth, like many cities around the world, may face an energy crisis in the near future. The change for the worse is gradual. It slowly crumbles the cities like flowing water erodes rock.
A.I. is an inevitable change. The necessary evil. In this scenario, we expand upon a world where A.I. is constantly monitoring energy consumption and enforcing measures to minimize it. It can be a powerful tool till the point of moderation. But it cannot be the solution for a fallacious path chosen by mankind to build the future.
Video editing in Adobe Premere Pro Post production in Adobe Indesign and Photoshop
Detailed Design Studio
PENSIONERS GUARD COTTAGE - MODEL
The studio emphasised on the documentation, preservation and eventually an addition to a recognised Heritage Site in Bassendean, Perth. Site visits and photo documentation of the existing buildings were conducted and a complete architectural documentation was done. Keeping parts of the site preserved, a new addition to the existing structure were designed and proposed with a new function to the spaces.
Designed in Revit
Visualisation in Lumion
Post production in Adobe Indesign and Photoshop
Model in Balsa Wood
