Kaustav Gupta Master Planning
Kaustav Gupta Master planning
This ambitious masterplan proposal is based on the background of the development of Western Sydney Airport, the Aerotropolis, Metro & Rail network, and related urban development. The World Trade Centre complex, as the focus of the mixed use development in the 300 acre site, perceived as an possible integrated development for business and innovation that reaches out to the university complex next door. My responsibility was to lead the design team to develop the overall masterplan, and the architectural language of the WTC complex. This was finally published as an investment proposal to NSW government. Phase: Master plan, Concept Design Client: The Aerotropolis Group
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World Trade Centre Complex Western Sydney, Australia
Section through site
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1. GREEN ROOF WITH SOLAR PANELS 2. ATRIUM GARDENS 3. SMART FACADE SYSTEM 4. RAINWATER HARVESTING POOLS 5. URBAN FARMING
World Trade Centre & Arrival Plaza
Master Plan
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Mixed Use Development Albany, New Zealand As one of the largest upcoming mixed-use development in New Zealand, this project is one of the flagships that truly embrace the concept of a ‘Living Centre’. My responsibilities were to lead the architecture team and deliver the project vision, master-planning (mixed-use and commercial), architectural design and development, and visualization. I collaborated with my peers and consultants including those involved in interior design, sustainability, and services. I was also instrumental in coordinating with client and management to ensure timely delivery, and to facilitate council approvals. Later, I collaborated with the project team to provide detailed design and documentation. Phase: Vision, Master plan, Concept & Detail Design Client: Scentre Group/Westfield Program: Commercial offices, Retail, F&B, Entertainment, Wellness Size: 41,800m2 (Retail & Mixed Use), 15,800m2 (Commercial Phase 1) Cost: AUD $363 Million Status: Council Approval, Expected Construction commences 2021
Early Vision and Feasibility Studies In order to ensure that the vision and the development brief are well aligned from the very beginning for the proposed flagship centre in the Westfield NZ portfolio, a series of design workshops and reviews were held, with active participation from the client and other stakeholders. As a Creative Lead for the overall architecture and mixed use components, I worked closely with the Retail Planning Lead and Studio Director to study multiple scenarios that will not only seamlessly integrate the existing centre to the new, but also maximise the commercial outcome in short and long term and deliver a vibrant, sustainable experience for the local community.
Overall Design Narrative
Retail & Mixed-Use Precincts Westfield Albany sets the next generation of the ‘Living Centre’ concept within the Westfield portfolio. It has a strong integration of mixed-use programs with significant exposure to Civic Crescent. This necessitates a design approach that carefully embraces the co-existence of activities.
Connectivity and Arrivals The Location and Context for Westfield Albany allows the new development great opportunities to connect with the public realm, recent and upcoming developments. The design response identifies the arrival moments along the boundary of the centre as one of the key elements which emphasises integration with the surrounding context. The architecture curates a sense of ‘Welcome’ for both pedestrian and vehicular entries through the use of built form, materiality and landscape.
Built Form Taking inspiration from the vast exposure to the Civic Cresent and Don Mcinon Drive, the podium embraces the horizontality and allows the centre to rise in a series of ‘ribbons’ that mimic the surrounding landscape. These ribbons curve in to create punctuations along the perimeter, which signify the key arrival areas. The restaurant pavilions and the towers rise as a series of cubic volumes, creating strong visual contrast, and bring in a sense of vertical rhythm. These volumes also are carefully located to allow for both visual and physical porosity, which is aimed to blur the distinction between indoors and outdoor.
The design exercise was a collaboration between HOK Urban Planning team and myself, where three concept ideas were developed for the air side and land side development. The architectural language responded to the overall concepts, while looking closely at the integration of retail, office, and proposed metro link around the terminals. Phase: Master plan, Concept Design Client: Airport Authority of India Program: Transport, Commercial, Retail Size: 1,393,545m2 Status: Master Plan
Delhi Airport City New Delhi, India
Arrival Experience Study
Commercial Precinct Study
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Smart City Kochi, India I worked as key design team member with the responsibility to be the bridge for collaboration between the Boston and Mumbai design and project teams. My responsibilities included site visit & analysis, design studies for alternative masterplans, design report, and client & consultant coordination. Phase: Vision, Master plan Client: SmartCity Kochi Infrastructure Private Limited Program: Commercial offices, Retail, F&B, Entertainment, Residential Size: 300,770m2 Status: Under construction
Building Typology Study
Overall Masterplan
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LEGEND 1. Main Entrance 2. Town Centre 3. Green Park 4. Residential Neighborhood
Masterplan
Commercial Campus Bhubaneswar, India Working with the design leadership team in Boston, I developed the overall architecture and facade design concept for the commercial and guesthouse facility. I ws also instrumental in preparing the winning bid for the development. Phase: Vision, Master plan, Concept Design Client: TATA Consultancy Services Program: Commercial offices, Cafeteria, Guesthouse Size: 82,919m2 Status: Phase 2 complete. Phase 3 Under construction
Overall Massing and Orientation study
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