Architecture Portfolio by Kiran Balakrishna

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Intermodal Transit Hub

Pg 07 The Capitol Skyscraper

Pg 12 The Genesis

Multispecality Hospital

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Urban revival project

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Heritage Museum

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Pg 27 Miscellaneous Detailed drawings

Pg 28 Miscellaneous Installations & Models

Kiran Balakrishna

Architecture Portfolio 29 pages - Portfolio + Cover

THE TRANSITION INTERMODAL TRANSIT HUB Project Type Project area Location College Tutors Program Year

: Urban Design // Thesis design project : 20 Acres (80,900 Sqm) : Hebbal, Bengaluru; IN : M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, IN : Ar. Naga Jyotsna (Guide), Ar. Vishwas Hittalmani : Architectural design project - Thesis : June 2017

Transportation is one of the main objective of land. Public transportation has direct impact on the development of the city. Mass transportation enhances economical and personal opportunities and drives community growth and reduces congestion. Utilization of mass transport reduces fuel consumption and carbon footprint. it enables a platform for social Interaction among the passengers. On average 5,000,000 people use mass transport (Intra-city and Inter-city related) services per day in Bengaluru. The proposed transit hub aims to solve the traffic and space issues, improving accessibility, efficiency and the experience involved in transportation. The inter-state terminal block (incl KSRTC and HSRL) and intra-city terminal block (incl BMTC and Metro) act as anchor transportation structures along National Highway and Outer ring road respectively. An series activites (like mall, gym, gaming arcade, community center etc.,) are sandwiched between these two blocks and are connected by means of an internal tram network for ease of access. The closer proximity to lake provides blissful view along the complex at road level. Once the passengers reaches the terminal block, within the available time frame between exchanges of mode of transport the passengerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experiences best in class ambience due to the addition of park within the complex. The park is the indicative element depicting the green city tag of Bangalore for tourist/outsiders. It also acts as an noise barrier from the highways. Further this park acts as a resting zone not just for the commuter but also for the neighborhood users. Addition of street performances and open shops along the intertwined pathway makes the park more lively and happening throughout the day. Each of the pathway corresponds to a particular activity like street performances, wall art, street market, dance, music, art etc., and are indicated by their respective patterns in the footpath. A series of mounds are also incorporated, over which the users can sit and watch the street performances. A single tensile structure is introduced to attain design cohesion with all blocks. It shades common spaces and pedestrian zones and enhances ventilation. It also makes the structure more iconic due to its magnificent height and avoids unpleasant views (bridges and lanes) in higher levels.

Up: Location of the site // Map of Hebbal, Bengaluru, IN

Reference:http://www.edu-via.com.ar/2015/10/16/una-manera-de-ordenar-el-transito-un-excelente-grafico-animado

200 people | 175 cars

200 people | 200 bikes

200 people | 3 buses

200 people | 1 light rail train

SITE LOCATION The site is located in Hebbal, placed at the junction of National Highway NH7 and outer ring road which provides scope for intra-city and inter-state transportation. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in close proximity to Hebbal railway station providing scope for multimodal transport. It is also the primary corridor connection to the airport from the city center.

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Contours and site boundary

Access roads

Site analysis

DESIGN CONCEPT The concept of the design is to create a seamless transition of various activities within the complex with the transportation acting as anchor blocks. The design considers the various modes of transportation existing on the site like BMTC, KSRTC, HSRL and Metro. These services are divided based on its characteristics of services and placed accordingly. The retail units are sandwiched between the transportation blocks providing a comfortable experience to the passengers within the structure. These various activity blocks are in turn accessed using an internal tram network for the ease of movement.

SITE CLIMATE Loacted at 130 North and 770 East with an altitude of 3000ft above mean sea level (920M). The site possesses tropical wet and dry climate with temperature of the place ranging between 15 C in january to 35 C in april. The site draws rainfall from both northeast and southwest monsoons with average rainfall of 986mm/year.

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NEED FOR MASS TRANSPORTATION? Transportation involves movement of people or goods from one location to another. Mass transportation enhances economical and personal opportunities and drives community growth and reduces congestion. Utilization of mass transport reduces fuel consumption and carbon footprint. It enables a platform for social interaction among the passengers.

1. Rectangular terminal and parking block are stacked up along the site terrain connecting to peripheral roads on either side

2. Sunken down parking block flourishes more open spaces at ground level for user interaction and activities

3. An elongated terminal along the service road connecting various modes of transportation and faced towards the green patch

4. Extrusion of edges along the national highway (NH7) and outer ring road corridors catering to the entry-exit of automobiles

5. Mass is split into two discrete terminal blocks at the ends with central commercial zone consisting of shops, theatres, gyms and hotels

6. The commercial zone is offsetted along its axis, thus forming a urban park which is connected to various blocks within the complex

7. The commercial block is further subdivided into smaller units catering to various activites including community halls, gym, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets

8. An internal tram network is introduced, which provides seamless connectivity with various terminal blocks and commercial / retail outlets

9. Multiple pedestrian networks connects the blocks internally and set of external pathways are introduced throughout the park

10. Series of intertwined pedestrian network in park provides provision for street performances and mounds along the pathways acts as stage for performers

11. Stretch of trees planted along the building line acts as sound buffer and prevents vehicular noise entering to the terminal

12. Tensile structure is introduced to attain design cohesion. It also shades common spaces and pedestrian zones inside the terminal and enhances ventilation.

Up: Design Developement

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Problem - Inter-city bus terminal (KSRTC) entry and exit constrains. Solution - Provision of underground roundabout connecting the bus lanes with terminal ramps along national highway.

Problem - Insufficient open spaces for passengers. Solution - Introducing park with interwined pathways having street performance along itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stretch and acts as a resting zone.

View 1: Sectional view through Intra-city bus terminal and metro block

Problem - Intra-city bus terminal (BMTC) entry and exit constrains. Solution - Provision of on-ground roundabout beneath hebbal flyover and connecting to the terminal.

Problem - Unpleasant view constrains around the site. Solution - Introducing tensile structure to avoid unpleasant views and to attend design cohesion and also makes the structure iconic. Left side Right side

View 2: Sectional view through Inter-city bus terminal and High speed rail block

: Design Solutions : Sectional views

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Up : Areial view

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INDEX 1. Inter-city terminal block 2. Terminal tram station 3. Restaurant and hotel 4. Gym and community halls 5. Mall with retail outlets 6. Intra-city terminal block 7. Open palza with retails 8. Internal tram network 9. Provision for street performers

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: Site Plan : (Order from top to bottom ) Section through Inter-city termianl block // Section through the commercial complex // Section through Intra-city terminal block // Site section

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INDEX 1. Sunken drive way 2. Inter-city terminal concourse 3. Bus parking 4. Metro terminal 5. Entry/Exit ramp - Intercity 6. Entry/Exit ramp - Intracity 7. Underground parking 8. Retail/commercial outlets

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The project deals with four major type of transportation ie., intra city bus network (bmtc), inter-city bus network (ksrtc), metro and high speed rail network along junction of national highway and outer ring road corridors. The transportation blocks on either end acts as anchor structures with various transition of activities between them like hotel, gym, restaurants, community centre, multiplex, etc which thus attracts people and encourages them in using mass transportation instead of private vehicles. All the blocks are internally connected by means of a tram network for ease of access.

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BMTC+METRO - Plan at +913M

ENTRY FROM MALL

RETAIL SPACE

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View 1 Intra-city Bus terminal concourse (BMTC)

View 2 Inter-city Bus terminal concourse (KSRTC)

View 3 Transit hub - Park

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: Building Plans : Rendered views

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High-speed rail network (HSRL) terminal block

High-speed rail network (HSRL) terminal concourse

Internal ramp connecting floors

Tensile roof housing over the complex

Commercial complex

BMTC terminal block

Inter-city taxi stand

Inter-city terminal block RCC hollow columns

Internal tram network connecting the blocks

Open plaza in ground level

Intra-city terminal concourse Intra-city taxi stand

Underground inter-city terminal concourse

Underground inter-city terminal access by ramps from road Underground parking

Underground metro terminal block

Underground metro terminal concourse Left page Right page

: Aerial view of site with connecting peripheral roads : Exploded axonometric view

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THE CAPITOL S K Y S C R A P E R Project Type Project area Location College Tutors Program Year

: High-rise design : 5 Acres (20,000 Sqm) : Majestic, Bengaluru; IN : M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, IN : Ar. Vishwas Hittalmani, Ar. Anantram, Ar. Bindhu Madhav : Architectural design studio 7 : January 2017

The project deals with innovation and sustainable high-rise design solution in city central. The project aims to act as a binding element connecting city transit hub and various other complexes together to form a landmark for the city. The skyscaper accommodates for retail, commercial and office purposes. Once a water body, known as Dharmambudhi tank, is where the present day Majestic bus terminus stands. As important as the place is today (connecting Bengaluru with other nerve centres of Karnataka), in yesteryears too the Dharmambudhi tank served as the lifeline of Bangalore. The site possess prominence both in history and position. The name Majestic was obtained from a popular cinema theatre of the same name located nearby. It is bordered by Seshadri Road to the north, Danavanthri Road to the east, Tank Bund Road to the south and Gubbi Thotadappa Road to the west. The site is faced with Kempegowda bus (Intra-city bus) terminal, central railway station, numerous shops and commercial / residential units. The site is in closer proximity to central metro station which in turn connects to city railway station and KSRTC (Inter-state bus) terminal. At the center of an exceptional concentration of public services and facilities on the metropolitan scale, the zone is of tumult existence. The inception of the skyscraper is from a typical high rise design with a podium and the tower. The idea was evolved around it, in tapering the spaces over the podium and in turn connecting it with the higher floors. The resultant was a unified skyscraper design with flowing curves and fuild facade. The skyscraper consists of a central core with shear walls housing lift shafts, stairs, toilets, AHU, staff and other service related spaces. The facade is provided with diagrids which connects the central core through flats slabs in each floor, by which the skyscraper acts as one rigid vertical structure. The site area amounts to 5 Acres with a FAR (Floor area ratio) of 4. The skyscaper consists of 43 floors with a total build up area approximating to around 19 Acres (88,700 SqM) of which 30% corresponds to the service core. With a ground coverage of 32%, adequatre amount of open spaces are provided around the complex.

Up: Location of the site // Map of Majestic, Bengaluru, IN

SITE HISTORY The proposed site was a lake a few decades ago called Dharmambudhi lake. It was over a 100 years old and was a prime source of water for Bangalore particularly to the township of petta. 1896 onwards Hessargatta became the source of water, which led to low maintance of the Dharmambudhi lake and therefore the lake dried up over time and it was refilled to build the bangalore bus terminal. FORM DEVELOPMENT

Typical building with podium and tower

Tapering of podium and tower

Amalgamated form combining podium and tower blocks

Circular profile to capture views from all directions

Integration of various organic curves to create unified form

DESIGN CONCEPT The idea is that, the form is supposed to reflect the site history and should initiate the idea of futurism. The use of wavy facade significes the lake which existed before in the same site. its fluid form reflects the existed culture and charcteristics of site. The structural techniques indicate the near futurism. It also conveys the form and structure more iconic in the locality. Two subway connections are in closer proximity to the site, connectining to the railway station and ksrtc terminal making the place ideal for commercial hub. STRUCTURAL BREAKDOWN

Central core with shear walls

Ring beams around the central core support

Various floor slabs connecting central core and external diagrids

Diagrid over the facade supports the structure intact

Curved glazing acts as external facade

Final building with superimposition of multiple layers

SITE CLIMATE Bangalore has a tropical savanna climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. Due to its high elevation, Bangalore usually enjoys a more moderate climate throughout the year. Bangalore receives rainfall from both the northeast and the southwest monsoons. Located in southern India on the Deccan Plateau, at a height of over 3,000 ft above sea level, Bangalore is known for its pleasant climate throughout the year.

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SITE LOCATION The site is located in Majestic, approximate centre of bangalore opposite to majestic bus station and is in closer proximity to central metro station. It is in the heart of Bangalore surrounded with various hotels, retails and restaurants. The site provides wide range of connectivity throughout the city by different modes of transportation.

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The skyscraper is central loacted on site with a circular drive way around. Discrete entry and exit points are provided for retail and office users. The circular lane also acts as fire drive way in case of emergencies. A substantial number of vechicular parking is also provided on ground to cater floating population.

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The complex consists of 5 floors of underground parking for both two and four wheeler vehicles. The central core subsuming lift shafts and emergency stairs provides ideal connection to various office and retail floors. Suitable provision for disabled parking is also included in each floor around the central core for easy access.

Top left: High-rise site plan Bottom: Entry view of complex

EMERGENCY STAIRS

PARKING INFO 7

STORAGE 16SM

COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL

Office Four Wheeler - 120 x 5 = 600 Two Wheeler - 200 x 5 = 1000

STORAGE 16SM

Retail Four Wheeler - 100 x 5 = 500 Two Wheeler - 300 x 5 = 1500

STORAGE 16SM

COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL

LIFT LOBBY 7X8M

OFFICE SERVICE UNIT

TELEPHONE 5X4M STORAGE 16SM

ELECTRICAL 4.5X4M

AHU 4.5X5.5M STORAGE 16SM

5 EMERGENCY STAIRS

EMERGENCY STAIRS

Top left: Typical basement plan Bottom: Street view of complex

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INDEX

1. Entry ramp 2. Exit ramp 3. Emergency stairs 4. Lift core 5. Disabled parking 6. Two wheeler parking 7. Four wheeler parking 8. Road profile (on ground)

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MEDIUM SHOPS 450sqM

LARGE SHOPS 1450sqM

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MEDIUM SHOPS 500sqM

OFFICE SERVICE UNIT

ELECTRICAL 4.5X4M

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LARGE SHOPS 1450sqM

MEDIUM SHOPS 450sqM

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MEDIUM SHOPS 450sqM

LARGE SHOPS 1250sqM

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MEDIUM SHOPS 450sqM

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LARGE SHOPS 1050sqM

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SMALL SHOPS 350sqM

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Podium - Third Floor 40th to 42th Floor

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REFUGEE AREA 120sqM

MEN WOMEN

LIFT LOBBY 7X8M

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OFFICE SPACE 600sqM

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Left : Overall view of the complex Right : Sectional axonometric view, floor plans and typical profiles

ELECTRICAL 4.5X4M

OFFICE SPACE 600sqM

AHU 4.5X5.5M

WOMEN

Tower (Typical Plan) - 40th Floor

43rd and 44th Floor

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COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL PURPOSE

ENTRY

COMPOSITION The skyscraper is accessed through the north-west and south-west entry points for retail and offices purposes respectively. Their corresponding exits are provided along north-east and south-east quadrants. The complex consists of 4 floors of podium with various commercial and retail outlets in three different sizes based on it’s area and 35 floors of office spaces with a minimum of 1200 SqM area in each floor. The central core houses lift shafts, staircase unit, emergency stairs, electrical, AHU and other service related rooms. With shear walls, the central core acts as the spine withstanding the dead and live load of the structure. The external diagrids assists in achieving the facade profile as per the design. The flat slabs in each floor connects the external diagrids with the central core making the structure as one solid unit. With constant change in the facade, unique floor plate in each floor can be witnessed creating a different configuration in each of the office spaces in terms of floor profile and views. REFUGE AREA Double height storey spaces are provided every ten floors, with cafeteria, food courts and lounge spaces with a provision of refuge area on its northen end towards the exterior and connected to the emergency stairs making it easier for the fire fighting personel in identifying the space during a fire outbreak. LIGHT AND FACADE The treatment of the facade using diagrids strengthens the structure using mininal horizontal connections and thus increasing the internal volume in each floor. The inclined glass panels along the diagrids helps in deflecting direct sunlight and reducing the building temperature. UNDERGROUND PARKING With five floor of underground parking, the complex provides parking slots for 1200 four wheeler and 2500 two wheeler vehicles for combined users of both retail and office purposes. Substantial number of parking slots are allocated for disabled in each floor in a closer proximity to the lift core. Emergency stairs are provided on all four corners for faster evacuation in case of a fire outbreak.

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Central core including lifts, stairs and service rooms

Oﬃce spaces

Refuge area which can be doubled as lounge/cafetaria

Diagrids over the facade

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Underground parking

Left : Physical site model - 1:1000 Right : Sectional axonometric view

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Helipad provision

Lateral Sectional Elevation

Longitudnal Sectional Elevation

North-West Elevation

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South-East Elevation

: Sectional Elevations : Front Elevations

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THE GENESIS

MULTISPECALITY HOSPITAL Project type Project area Location College Tutors Program Year

: Hospitality design : 9 Acres (37,500 Sqm) : Nagwara, Bengaluru; IN : M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, IN : Ar. Ulhas Rane, Ar. Arundathi, Ar Vishwas Hittalmani : Architectural design studio - 4 : January 2016

The proposed project deals with the design of 100 bed multi-specality hospital admist one of the far reaching real estate locality. General consultation, Orthology, Urology, Dermatology, Gynaecology, Diabetology, Cardiology, ENT and Pediatrics are some of the specalities the hospital renders service in. The design revolves around the concept of “healing with nature”, so the hospital ambience is careful designed to create a enivornment ideal for healing instead of merely a sick care facility. The hospital facility is divided into three distinct block connected together in the same structure, they are Accident and Emergency, In-patient and out-patient blocks. A linear axis of circulation is created which penetrates through and connects all specalities, laboratories, wards, consultations and finally terminates with an emergency exit. A central courtyard is created around the consultation units, with slits on the wall all around helps the patient to be connected with the healing ambience even from the waiting area of their respective specialties. The secondary court spaces between the wings opens out views on both sides and welcomes natural lighting into the rooms. These smaller court spaces acts as a buffer zone and helps breaking the rigid mass of the building. The ground floor accomodates the accident and emergency block comprising casualty and emergency rooms, minor operation theatres, consultation rooms and pharmacy. The admin and account department are also located in the same floor along with yoga, gym and prayer halls. The basement under accident and emergency is placed with mortuary and autopsy rooms with various other service related amenities. Major operation theatres, recovery rooms, ICU’s / NICU’s are placed in first floor right above the accident and emergency block for faster connectivity. Radiology and Laboratories are carefully placed on the same floor so that it caters for both in-patient and out-patient without any chaos. The second and third floor consists of general wards, shared/single wards and executive suite rooms. Doctor’s lounge and conference rooms are located on the fifth floor. Nurse stations are provided in each floor at an ideal location which makes accessing them easier for both patients and visitors. The rear wing of hospital houses service rooms like AHU units, kitchen, pantry, laundry, assistant and secondary staff rooms.

Up: Location of the site // Map of Nagwara, Bengaluru, IN

SITE CLIMATE Bengaluru has tropic wet and dry climate with annual rainfall accounting to 986mm and 63.3% humidity. The temperature ranges between 15 to 35 celisus. DESIGN PROGRAMME The Hospital specailities includes General Physician, Orthology, ENT, Dermatology, Urology, Gynaecology, Diabetology, Cardiology and Pediatrics. The diagnostic unit is loacted between the accidents and emergency block and out patient block for catering to both patients and vistors.

Hospital // Acitivity chart

The wards are located admist the secondary courtyards for creating better healing environment. Service block is located in the northern end of the hospital which is well connected to wards, accidents and emergency blocks and kitchens. DESIGN CONCEPT The idea of creating intermediate spaces using courtyuards to enhance the hospital ambience and to reinforce a better healing environment. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

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1. The build mass of the hospital is an elongated rectangle with healing garden beside it. The garden space provide enough frontage and also acts as aesthetic barrier to the hospital from the noisy surroundings.

2. The total mass is divided into two parts with one catering to the major circulation along its direction leading to the emergency exit points and the later consists of consulations and various other departments. This seperates the patients and vistors traffic accordingly.

3. The frontage is curved all around its facade to extend the views outwards for the consultation to create a soothing environment inside the hospital and enhances circulation among various consultation departments.

4. Creation of central courtyard adds on to the ambience of the hospital. The court helps in better air circulation and spills into the cafeteria.

5. Creation of secondary courtyards between the wards creates a better healing environment for the patients. It further adds on to better light and ventilation.

6. The final massing includes various garden spaces to enhance the ambience and creates a better healing enviornment within the hospital.

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SITE LOCATION The site is located in Nagwara in closer proximity to the lake. It is surrounded with various residential areas and multiple road networks catering to the connectivity of the hospital in its neighbourhood. The traffic is crawling be it any time of the day, this is because of 6 lanes traffic coming from each side. The site is engulfed by the neighbourhood noises and vehicles sounds. The road network to the site is only through the southern end and other sides are surrounded with houses and apartments.

Up : Front elevational view

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Third Floor Suitesrooms Single wards Common wards Cafetaria Administration Doctor lounge Nurse station AHU & services

Second Floor Consultations Common wards Shared wards Nurse stations Library Kitchen/Pantry AHU & services

First Floor Consultations Radiology Laboratories Major OR theatres Recovery rooms ICU & NICU Units Nurse stations Asst. staff room AHU & services

Ground Floor Emergency rooms Casualty rooms Minor OR theatres Consultations Accounts Pharmacy Prayer hall Gym and Yoga

Basement Mortuary Autopsy rooms Staff rooms Oxygen storage Electrical room Generator Waste disposal Store rooms

Left : Axonometric view of Hospital Right : Axonometric view of consultation units

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View 1 Entrance View

View 2 Central Courtyard

View 3 Consultation corridor

Left Page Right Page

: Building Plans : Rendered views

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Order from top to bottom - North Elevation // South Elevation // Sectional Elevation through consultation unit // Sectional Elevation through courtyards

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PROJECT EKA

URBAN REVIVAL PROJECT Project type Project area Location College Team Role Program

: Urban design : 4 Acres (16,188 Sqm) : Shivajinagar, Bengaluru; IN : M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, IN : Kiran Balakrishna, Ashwin Nambiar and Smera Rose Jacob : Conceptual & design development, renders and presentation : Annual NASA Design Competition (ANDC) - 2016

The city of Bangalore has always been a city of dreams and imagination owing to its vast range of people and cultures. The proposal deals with one of the oldest and the most iconic parts of the city. The site is surrounded by iconic buildings with the historic Russell market being the main focus. The site chosen for re-vitalization boasts of a rich historic lineage. Russell market is a landmark in its own right in the vast city of Bangalore. The vibrant nature of the envisaged market have gradually begun losing its sheen as it were, as time progressed and was gradually sinking into one of disrepute and degradation. The proposal is to uplift and re-vitalize the existing fabric of people. The concept prioritizes and demarcates spaces that encourage interaction between people in a micro as well as macro level. The introduction of a sunken plaza with tiered seating in curvilinear fashion addressing the monumental faĂ§ade of the rejuvenated market wall is primarily done with the intention of breaking the monotony of the existing space. The carved-out plaza with cobble-stone paving is envisioned as a multi-faceted interactive space that attempts to recapture the potential vibrancy of an era gone by. The effort has been primarily to rejuvenate the existing historical market rather than uproot it and relocate it into a new building. Curtailment of vehicular intervention becomes a major hurdle in such exercises and this has been taken care of by providing parking in neighbouring areas while access to the plaza is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pedestrianizedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. A plethora of hawkers are encouraged to exhibit and sell their wares in the plaza thus invigorating the space. A free-standing bridge made of steel and wooden planks connects the upper part of the building to the street thus providing a much needed access to the higher floors of the building while not being too intrusive on the activities happening below. The style in which the pathway has been designed shows the drastic change in the style of architecture from the time in which the market was built to the present time. Also the fact that the modern styled mural co-exists with a historic structure captures the feel of the locality where people of different communities live together harmoniously. The numerous planks provided below the trees serves as seating for the floating crowd which comes in and also serve as pop up stalls during the different festive seasons in the locality round the year.

Up: Location of the site // Map of Shivajinagar, Bengaluru, IN

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SITE LOCATION The site is located on MF Norrona Street in Shivaji Nagar, Bangalore. The prominent landmarks around the site are St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basilica, Char Minar Masjid, Meenakshi temple, beef market, bowring hospital SITE SCENARIO The site is located admist engaging commercial hub with major population of Bangalore around it. This area is an important link in the city of Bangalore for transport & commercial activities. Variety of goods and services are available in and around the site. The location of the site is also famous as a place where all religions co-exist with a church, mosque and temple located on the same street. Even the street names such as Dharmaraya Kovil Street and Meenakshi Kovil Street in the predominantly Muslim and Christian areas echo the co-existence of the different religious communities in one place. Presently the traffic congestion and lack of maintenance of market has degraded the locality. There have been attempts to resolve the parking problems but these havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been entirely successful. Many people opt for parking in front of the shops, adding to the traffic congestion. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT - OVER MARKET

1. Existing russell market in shivajinagar. It is surrounded with multiple historic landmarks and acts as a link between the past and present.

2. Sunken pomenade to enhance the historic market. It further accentuates the structure which has lost its importance over years.

3. Facade colonnade for defining the entry points. The architectural deatils are preserved and utilized in the design.

4. Stepped seating along the sunken portion welcoming larger gathering and acts a social interactive public zone.

5. Integration of displaced hawkers along the promenade. This space is dynamic and changes accordingly as per the user needs and seasonal occasions.

6. Addition of ramp for physically challenged, it also accommodates for public not interested in street shopping and acts as bridge over the platform.

FORM DEVELOPMENT - BESIDES RICHARDS SQUARE

1. Central axis leading to russel market which is to be pedestranised.

2. Seating that can be transformed into pop up stalls during festive season and other public ocassions.

4. Stalls are placed to liven the street. It caters to the public utilizing the space.

3. Murals acts as a missing link between generation and does help in connecting with the past history.

5. The need for a landmark to further enhance the vast culture and diversity.

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Top section: Sectional elevation through Russell Market and sunken entrance // Left View: Complex entrance with sunken platform // Right View: Proposed interior open collonade // Bottom section: Sec

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ctional elevation through entire complex (Site Section)

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The mural containing the pathway is a simple yet a practical alternative to re organise and interpret the chaos this locality sees in a parallel way. One can imagine re interpreting the site with a pathway and seating giving the whole locality an inviting appeal. Furthermore the central plaza of Richard square next to the Russell market has been used to house an installation â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE TREE OF UNITYâ&#x20AC;? which aims at giving a tribute to the harmonious co-existence of the varied communities in the locality. The tree is made of metal strips placed at a distance of 0.5m from each other. The installation is at a height for the people to view it while the central plaza becomes a gathering place. The basic aim of the proposal is to provide a user friendly and an inviting appeal to the site. Re organising the chaos, creating a contrast between the old and new, heritage and new age are all simple ways of a parallel projection of the existing scenario. The site and its functions have been there for over a century now, but the kind of people using it has also changed drastically, one canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop imagining how the new methods of design solutions can create a better co-relation between the age-old structure and the user of the present. This is a locality which is in the heart of Bangalore and for a person new to the city, it depicts how Bangalore actually works as a city of diverse cultures. The aim of the proposal is to enhance the image of the city by giving a parallel yet most basic solution to one of the oldest areas of the city without disturbing the ethnicity of the site. Every aspect of the design solution provided is based on the user experience and the live analytic data obtained from the numerous users of the site.

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SUBMARINE

HERITAGE MUSEUM, VIZAG Location Office In charge Position Role Year

: Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, IN : Balan and Nambisan Architects : Ar. Aurn Balan (Partner), Ar Pratish Rajan (Team head) : Architectural Intern : Design development, 3D modelling / visualizing, presentations, schematic drawings, renders and 3d walkthroughs : May 2018

The Ministry of Tourism and the Indian Navy have set in motion plans for an Integrated Museum and a community centre connecting the Submarine Museum and the TU142 Aircraft Museum. The intention is to make a world class community centre that will attract footfall to the centre. The Indian Navy has in its armoury legendary arsenal such as the Kursura, TU 142, the Sea Harriers amongst others. Some of these are decommissioned after a long and glorious run. It is important that these machines and their service in protecting the borders of our great nation is not forgotten. These have the power to instill awe in the minds of the viewers. They will inspire young minds to be part of the valour and courage that is an integral part of our armed forces. It is this very thought that has prompted to commission a museum and a tourist centre where these war veterans will be exhibited. It is important that these machines and their service in protecting the borders of our great nation is not forgotten. They will inspire young minds to be part of the valour and courage that is an integral part of our armed forces. The emphasis will be on Physical, Emotional and the Social connect that the viewer will experience. On entering the museum the visitor will be in awe, immediately struck by the dramatic, stylised presence of diversity of the exhibits, amazing war machines, war memorabilia, torpedos, guns, which envelope the white architectural space. The double height scale of the gallery will be used to create an experience that allows visitors to ‘enter into’ the display, becoming part of the display; a giant curiosity cabinet of sorts. it will capture visitors’ attention; and motivate them to find out more about these exhibits and their stories. The museum seeks to inspire visitors about the future, and their involvement in it. From the entrance onwards visitors need to feel a sense of wonder and be excited to explore the variety of exhibits and art. They could also just be there to be a part of all the communities facilities such open terraces, amphitheatre, food courts or walk without the constraint of traffic to the beach exhibit, or be part of the experiences along the water front. A life changing, mind blowing visitor experience where visitors journey through the theatre of their mind, where they encounter a world of diverse perceptions, thoughts, emotions, drama, dreams and realities all intertwined in a single place.

Up: Location of the site // Map of Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, IN

SITE LOCATION Site with area 18970 SqM is located in Vishakhapatnam on R.K. beach road. The beach road cuts through the site dividing the site into two with proposed site on one side and INS Kursura converted into a museum on the other. The road is also popular with the local population, for recreational activities, events, etc. In essence the beach road forms the cultural epicentre for the city of Vishakhapatnam. SITE CLIMATE

Rainfall Avg. rainfall : 52 days / year - 11.18 cm North-east monsoon : June - September

Temperature & Wind Average high temp - 30.6 degree celsius Average low temp - 24.7 degree celsius

Tidal Model Max high tide recorded : + 2.38 metres Max low tide recorded : - 0.55 metres

Hard impact: Octomber and November Max storm surge - 2 m above MSL

Predominant wind direction from south west and winter breeze from North East

Reference: http://www.vizagport.com

DESIGN PROPOSAL The idea is to integrate the Kursura submarine display along with the TU 142 aircraft and the museum seamlessly and to make an integrated exhibition space that will promote community activities and contribute to a placemaking initiative. The proposal looks into re-locationg position of the Smurthi Bhavan within the site, so as to achieve a fair amount of buildable area and to construct a foot-over bridge to connect the two portions of the site

Existing site

Proposed site

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PROJECT OBJECTIVE To create a self sufficient tourist hub that can generate revenue by increase in footfall and to create an ICONIC structure, that will attract tourists both national and international, creating an IDENTITY for the city that will put it on the global tourist map, making it one of the most prefered tourist destinations.

Up : Aerial view

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1. The existing buildings on site are fragmented and non-coherent with the proposed project and create a sense of disharmony.

2. Typical museum design usually consist of repetitive volume housing various artifacts. Artifacts vary but not user experience.

3. The site is cleared of existing dilaidated structures and new design block combines the existing activites with the naval museum.

4. The building is elongated along the major axis of the site due to the linearity and frontage to the sea.

5. The form is then modulated to create changing perspectives, such a circulation would make the user experience more interactive and engaging.

6. The form in-turn create plazas, spill out spaces and pause points. These secondary court spaces are utilized for exhibiting larger artifacts.

7. The design is abstracted to a fluid form to mimic waves of the ocean. Avoiding corners makes the circulation more seamless but also more engaging at the same time.

8. The mass is further abstracted to accommodate the various functions including public spaces and pathways.

9. The scattered court spaces helps in preventing the accumulation of visitors in one particular area.

10. The structure is further spilt into multiple curves corresponding to different activites of the museum.

11. More court spaces are incorporated within the structure to make the user experience more engaging.

12. The curves are intertweened for creating intersecting spaces for the exhibits which are both dynamic and interesting.

13. Pedestrian movement is hindered due to the busy road separating the site and shore.

14. Lowering the road, allows easier access for underground parking and also in linking the museum to the sea shore visually.

15. A public plaza is created overlooking the sea with an amphitheater which connects the museum and the sea shore.

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Left page : Design development Right page : (Order from top to bottom) Site Plan // Physical Site Model

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INTERIOR SPACE ZONING AND ELEVATION INSPIRED FROM A MODEL SUBMARINE LEVELS: A typical submarine was deconstructed and its levels and corresponding programs in each level was determined. The conceptual zoning and elevation for both the museums were inspired from the deconstruted submarine levels. The idea was to make a visitor or a tourist to preceive the same feel of an actual submarine by co-relating to its typical zones. The display of items were also placed in their appropriate zones or location as in an model submarine.

1. The building was acting as an barrier by obstructing the sea side views. The residential unit views around the site was also affected due to the same reason. Hence alternative design solution were necessary to takcle the problem.

2. The building mass was moved underground with minimal on-surface programs. This helped in enhancing more open spaces on ground which was utilized as open plazas, walkways, community spaces, auditorium, eatries, etc.,

3. Parking spaces were introduced underground, and was easier to access due to the sunken road. Avoiding vehicles on ground level resulted in completed pedestrianization with more free spaces for visitors to move around on site.

4. After multiple trial and errors, the final form was carefully designed to cater to the site without causing any obstruction to the views. The height was limited to 15M with respect to the mean sea level for the same reason.

Left page : (Order from top to bottom) Interior zone conceptualization // Conceptual Sections Right page : Conceptual Views - 1 Exterior view, 2 & 3 Interior museum views

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BIG METAL BOX STACKED UP CONTAINERS Location Office In charge Position Role Year

: Bengaluru : Studio Oke in collaboration with Big Metal Box : Ar. Sagar Oke (Principle Architect) : Architectural Intern : Design developement, 3D modelling & presentation drawings : May 2017

Shipping Containers once discarded by shipping companies still have a good lifetime of ten to fifteen years as freestanding modular structures enclosing clean rectangular space. We explored about a dozen possibilities in order to up-cycle these metal boxes to be effectively used as spaces for temporary occupation. Containers can be easily stacked up or grouped together like lego blocks and then fabricated to suit oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spatial needs. These are some of the model units created for uses such as holiday homes, office spaces, public restrooms, kiosks, swimming pools, etc. In a dense urban setting such container housing can be utilized as alternate means of living. Since they can be stacked one above the other, minimum footprint will is used. Housing can be provided with minimum investion and the lifetime of the structure range between ten and twelve years.

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Library with ATM cubicles

Swimming pool with pavillion

Container toilets

Low range unit

Medium range unit - Mode 1

Medium range unit - Mode 2

High range unit - Mode 1

High range unit - Mode 2

High range unit - Mode 3

Container pod hotel

Container hotel - Mode 1

Container hotel - Mode 2

Up : Container configurations

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Up : High range container module - aerial view

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During the design, the containers were stacked in various configurations and detailed study was done for each of them. 12 such configurations were finally determined with can be used for various modes including low / mid / high range residences, swimming pools and pavilions, libraries with atm cubicles, toilets, pod hotels and mass housing.

Since the container itself is stable enough, additional support would not be necessary cutting down the cost charges in making such units. 8

The containers can also be stacked up vertically for providing mass housing with common amenities of stairs and lift, such a design intervention can provide alternate housing in places where the land avalibility is problematic.

High - Range // Module 2 INDEX

2 9 5

1. Entrance 2. Living room 3. Jacuzzi bath 4. Kitchenette 5. Toilet 6. Utility 7. Bedroom 8. Deck 9. Outdoor shower 10. Landscapes

6 5

Top left: (Order from top to bottom) First floor plan // Ground floor plan Bottom: High range module 2 - Aerial view

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Mid - Range Module - 2

5 5 5 3

INDEX 1. Entrance portico 2. Double height living 3. Kitchen and Dining 4. Formal living 5. Bedroom 6. Toilet 7. Utility 8. Deck 9. Sky bridge 10. Swimming pool

Top: (Order from left to right) Ground floor plan // First floor plan Bottom: Mid range module 2 - Aerial view

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TWO HALVES

FOLDABLE T-SQUARE One of the most promising tool for any architecture student would be the T-Squares (or T-Scale). A scale of approximate length of 80cm with a perpendicular member on one end is used mostly to draw straight lines on sheets. Its application ranges from drafting to graphical drawings. The measurements in scale helps in understanding the proportion and scale of any drawing. The scale along with its benefits has disadvantage of inconvenience in movability. For Architecture or design students travelling in public transport or two wheelers, it is difficult to travel carrying the t-scale with other physical models and chart holders. Its chances of breakage is too high due to acrylic material. My Idea for this problem is to add a hinge in between the scale making it more of a foldable kind. The foldable scale not only solves the inconvenience in movability but also fits perfectly inside any chart holder or college bag with ease ad makes it much easier to move around. Ideal materials inlcude wood, acryllic and PLA plastics.

1. Typical t-scale of length ranging between 80cm and 100cm is inconvenient for students travelling longer distances through mass transportation or through two wheelers due to its length and inconsistent felixibility.

2. The length of the scale is divided into two units which are ideal for transportation. Small length provides better material consistency.

3. The divided parts are thus connected by means of a hinge (1mm - 2mm). The hinge provides the foldability nature to the scale.

4. The scale can be folded along its length with the help of the hinge connecting two halves together.

5. The head or the perpendicular membar can further be rotated along its central point by means of an alum bolt. Further provisions can be made to secure the member in its position using push button mechanism.

6. The folded scale is much convenient for transportation. It fits ideally inside a paper chart holder or even inside schoolbags and provides multiple options for its user.

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Left side: Design development // Right side: Prototype model of T-Scale

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MISCELLANEOUS

DETAILED_DRAWINGS Detailed drawings // Internship INDEX Top left Top right Bottom left Bottom right

- Entrance portico details - Typical double door details - Staircase flooring details - Spiral stairs details

TYPICAL PLAN

SECTION AA'

SCALE

1:50

VIE

SCAL

D6 - ELEVATION

D6 - TYPICAL PLAN

SCALE

1:20

DETAIL AT A

DETAIL AT B

SECTION AA' SCALE

SCALE

1:5

1:20

SCALE

1:5

ETAIL AT A

CALE

1:5

ETAIL AT B

CALE

1:5

1:100

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MISCELLANEOUS

INSTALLATIONS & MODELS 1. Physical Site Model Recreation club // 3rd semester design 2. Physical Site Model Residential township // 4th semester design 3. Physical Model Conceptual open air theatre tensile roof 4. Furniture made out of newspapers As part of theory of architecture, showing how paper can be manipulated to be a rigid structural member

5. 3d printed bracelet using Gh voronoi and Rhinoceros 6. 3d printed fidget spinner 7. Space frame physical model As a part of Building Materials & Construction technology 5 8. 4V - Geodesic Dome with electric conduits As a part of Building Materials & Construction technology 5

9. Tensegrity tower 10M high tensegrity tower (also called star of david) using bamboo and GI steel wires as a part of MSRIT INSPIRIT 2016 - Art and Deco installation.

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