KETAN KHORASIA PORTFOLIO
ARCHITECTURE - INTERIOR DESIGN
KETAN KHORASIA B. Arch, DIDD Mumbai University
PROFILE Mid-rise & High Rise Residential. Residential Gated Community Masterplan. Private VIlla.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Council of Architecture, India. Dubai Municipality, UAE Society of Engineers, UAE Trakhees - Blue, White & Green Building, UAE.
EDUCATION April 2005 Diploma in Interior Design & Decoration Mumbai University. April 2011 B. Arch Mumbai University.
SOFTWARE BIM: Autodesk Revit Architecture, Structure, Naviswork Drafting: Autodesk Autocad. Modeling: Autodesk 3D, Sketchup. Graphics: Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, Corel Draw. Documentation: MS Office.
OTHER INCLINATION BIM Management: Vaastu Shastra:
Concept to Completion development & 2011 - 2012 analysis in BIM Software. Somaiya & Associates. Mumbai, India. Ancient Indian Planning Principles in Town Project Architect & Associate Interior Designer. planning, Architecture & Interior Design. Architectural Design & Interior Design Consultancy frim established in 2000 by Hiral Somaiya & Anuja Somaiya is reputated for Residential & Commercial Architectural Development in Suburban Mumbai. LANGUAGES Interior Design Consultancy as Somaiya Space Lead by Gujarati - Mother tounge Anuja Somaiya has taken a trending turn in current design English - Professional approach. Hindi, Marathi - Regional Language
EXPERIENCE 2005 - 2006 Adarkar Associates. Mumbai, India. Jr. Interior Designer, Established in 1975 the firm has designed projects in Mumbai, Pune, Alibaug, Bhubaneswar, Puri, Vadodara, Bangalore, New Delhi, Montenegro, etc . The works include residential projects, hotels, institutional, commercial buildings, mass housing and conservation. 2006 - 2011 Interior Design Practice & B. Arch Education. Mumbai. Freelance Interior Designer for Residential and Commercial Projects in Mumbai & Suburban area to support higher education in architecture.
Since 2012 H-AO Architectural & Engineering Consultancy, Dubai, UAE. Senior Architect. A multi-disciplinary design studio based in Dubai with belief to develop innovative & simple architectural design solution having a positive impact to the built environment. Creating a simple modern architectural design, responding to local conditions & individual need. A ‘BIM’ based practice and realtime coordination with other consultants places the firm apt in todays context.
KEY PROJECTS
HIGH RISE RESIDENTIAL BRYS BUZZ, NOIDA. 2B+G+81, 1.6M sf.
BURJ PACIFIC, BUSINESS BAY, DUBAI. 2B+G+22, 450,000 sf.
MID RISE RESIDENTIAL
840 MAJAN, WADI AL SAFA, DUBAI. G+10, 140,000 sf. D60, BEIRUT STREET, AL NADHA DUBAI. G+8, 80,000 sf.
LOW RISE RESIDENTIAL
EVERSHINE, ARJAN. DUBAI.
G+2, 97,280 sf.
223, AL BARAHA, DUBAI.
G+4, 9,271 sf.
MASTERPLAN GATED COMMUNITY THE FIELDS, MEYDAN, DUBAI. 1028 TOWNHOUSE UNITS. 1723 sf, 1970sf, 2230sf.
ZAFRAN, JUMEIRAH GOLF ESTATE, DUBAI. 138 TOWNHOSUE UNITS. 1710sf, 1910sf, 2180sf.
VILLA PRIVATE
147 FURJAN VILLA, AL FURJAN, DUBAI. G+1, 6180sf. 789 VILLA, NADD AL SHEEBA, DUBAI. G+1, 6900sf.
TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL
DENNIS, JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE, DUBAI. G+1, 30,130 sf. TH12 TOWNHOUSE, AL FURJAN, DUBAI. G+1, 9750sf.
COMMERCIAL
COMMUNITY RETAIL B+G+2, 105,000 sf. MAX & AEGLE GYM G+1, 100,000 sf.
PERSONAL PROJECTS
VSBI 1, UTTAM NAGAR, NEW DELHI. G+4, 9,919 sf.
BRYZ BUSS, NOIDA Iconic 300m, tall 81 storey Super Luxury Residential building on off Yamuna Expressway. The Unique Form derived of Intersection of a 3 wings & a cone. 3 wings at an angle of 120 degrees provide a perfect un-obstructed view to each apartment.
Apartment mix includes Luxurious and spacious 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 BHK residences with varied options including duplexes & Villas. Apartment Features with wide sundecks, terraces and continuous peripheral balconies attached to living spaces. Private Plunge Pools and Terrace Garden available in all residences. Full height Double glazed windows with maximum view in every room.
Apartment’s utilities with space for servants and service Balcony with dedicated access. Each apartment is well equipped with services including HVAC and Fire protection with international standards.
Common facilities including viewing deck, emergency heliport, Roof top restaurant, Health Spa & Multipurpose hall.
BURJ PACIFIC 400,000 sf, High-end Residential Development on Business Bay, with a magnificent location in Business Bay District, with one side facing the Burj Khalifa & other side abutting Landscaped Park.
Designed in Contemporary Line this Glass & aluminium Cladded building is a simple functional “L� shaped building resting on a rectangular Podium. Shape of the Tower derived to maximise the view to the front, rear & within the Property, and also to avoid any view to the neighbouring project.
Use of Ground Level is for commercial activity like Retail & Fine Dining overlooking the Park & Upper Levels are used for Residential. Podium roof is utilized as social space & is accommodated with Gymnasium, Swimming pool & children’s play area. Podium Villas & Duplexes are placed on these levels with front & back gardens.
Parking for Residential is mainly on the Basement levels & Podium Parking will be utilized for Commercial
840 MAJAN A 140,000 sft, G+9 levels of Residential building at Majan, Dubai. 122 unit residential development with a mix of 1 & 2 bedroom apartment unit over a plot of 33,650 sft with 128 parking planned on ground level and podium. Covered podium with landscape terrace.
Health club & swimming pool facility for the development with common access at roof level. An efficiency of 85% as gross area to built up area makes the feasibility of the project to a good standard. with no basement in the project the cost and time of the project was evaluated less for completion.
Pile foundation with raft for underground water tank only. The units planned at first level consists of large balcony attached with the landscape on both sides. Large faรงade providing maximum light in the room enhances the living experience.
Located in prime location in Majan and close proximity from Academic city the project was aimed at rental market for students and expat families in the community.
D60, BEIRUT STREET A 108 thousand sft G+9 Residential Development in Al Nadha on Beirut Street is a residential cum commercial development. The project is an example of a compact and efficient planning within regulations. The modern elevation with natural light and ventilation to the inner components of the project heads towards a green approach for the development.
The two way access for the project benefits as segregation of retail and residential access to the plot. The project consists of 3 basement planed in split levels for the optimum utilization of available length. The planning of the Units with hierarchy helps achieve the shape of the project.
56 units in a mix of 1 bedroom & 2 bedroom units with balcony for each unit. The Recreational and Gym facilities on the roof top helps cut the sound from the busy street. Swimming pool facility with changing and steam room adds to the amenities for the end users.
EVERSHINE, AL BARSHA SOUTH, DUBAI A 97,280 sft, Ground and 2 levels of Residential building at Arjan, Dubai. 66 unit residential development with a mix of 1 & 2 bedroom apartment unit over a plot of 88,362 sft with 78 parking planned on ground level.
Covered podium with health club & swimming pool facility for the development with common access. An efficiency of 90% as gross area to built up area brings the feasibility of the project to a good standard.
A modern building with a play of stepped balconies on faรงade with traditional pattern. Health club at terrace with lift access and views on both side of the project adds to the experience. The units planned at level ground consists of large balcony overlooking the landscape on both sides.
Large terraces on faรงade providing maximum light in the room enhances the living experience. Located on the ring road between Miracle Garden & Butterfly garden, provides an opportunity of more than one faces for the vistas.
223 AL BARAHA, DEIRA DUBAI A 9,271 sft, Ground and 4 levels of Residential building at Deira, Dubai. 23 nos. studio unit residential development over a plot of 1,635 sft.
Compact plot of 12 x 13m in size with advantage of overhangs beyond plot boundaries following local regulation. 5 Studio units per floor, single elevator and single fire staircase. A contemporary minimal elevation with a play of balconies on corner plot in a densly populated zone. A challanging project with conventional construction process.
THE FIELDS JADE - VIRIDIAN - CASSIA 1028 Townhouse Masterplan with Community & Retail facility in 3 phases spread over 42.96 Ha plot in Meydan. Located south-east to Nad Al Sheeba residential area make it a premium location for high end residential development.
Residential Master plan designed in grid to optimize the infrastructure design by planning standards. Pocket landscape areas contributes to the open areas in planning carving relaxation spaces in the layout. The townhouse design with contemporary approach defines a different vocabulary to the current trends in Dubai.
The contemporary elevation with a lush green concept is unique in design. The zoning in layout defines separate areas to different types of townhouses. The various types of Villa are zoned as per the development timeline of the plot with retail area and Community mosque planned in phase 01 of the project.
The G+1 floor 3 Bedroom & 4 Bedroom Townhouse are designed with landscaped frontage. Each Villa and Townhouse Unit is designed for maximum day light usage. Landscape garden, front landscape court & Terrace gardens enhances as celebration points in the townhouses. The visual connectivity of the interiors and the external landscape glorifies the living experience.
THE FIELDS Health Club & Retail area with other community facilities are well planned keeping the end users requirement in place. Neighborhood Parks with Tennis Court and Cycle track loop in masterplan expands the sport activity in community. Common Landscape area planned to create avenue with privacy to each townhouse entrance and a good commuting experience.
THE FIELDS
THE FIELDS
THE FIELDS
ZAFRAN 138 Townhouse Residential Master plan with Community & Retail facility spread over 435,000 sft. Plot in Jumeirah Golf Estate. Located in southern west part of the masterplan the community is best suited for mid-segment townhouse development is the prestigious community.
The ground and one floor 2 Bedroom & 3 Bedroom Townhouse are designed with landscaped frontage. Each Villa and Townhouse Unit is designed maximum day light usage. The visual connectivity of the interiors and the external landscape glorifies the living experience.
ZAFRAN Residential Master plan designed to best suit the site condition to optimize the infrastructure design by planning standards. Pocket landscape areas contributes to the open areas in planning carving relaxation spaces in the layout.
The Townhouse design with contemporary interior planning and Tuscany look defines a different vocabulary to the current trends in Dubai. The use of traditional grill in elevation is unique in design.
The zoning in layout defines spreads the townhouses in layers towards the center with landscape and community park facility.
ZAFRAN
147 FURJAN PRIVATE VILLA A 6200sft G+1 Villa for Mr. Kalpesh Doshi in Al Fujran Area in Dubai. The Villa is designed with complete compliance with Vaastu principles as per clients requirements. Panaromic lift on the front facade was a bold statement with was well appriciated by client knowing the plot constraints.
Applicaiton of Vaastu principles to design brought scale and rigid proportion in the design which was balanced by panaromic windows in living dining spaces and bedrooms on upper levels.
A hindu temple, prayer room home office and large terrace added value to the design and can upgrad the properties in terms of value. The client took authority approvals and delayed the start of the project for the time that suits him to find a client for a sale.
789 NADD AL SHEEBA 8000sft G+1 Storey 5 Bedroom Villa for a Local Arab fashion designer. Client with 3 plots in a row for development of other family members wanted a design that can be integrated on later stage with other plots.
The design aimed to have entire focus on one side towards the family plots with large terraces and landscape. as prefered by local arabic clients large Majlis (Gathering space) seperate from the family area and seperate formal dining and family dining areas all facing the landscape are was the challange.
Seperate service block with heavy kitchen activity kept outside the main house keeps the environment fresh for the family. with an option to expand in future at terrace level the structural design had extra provision for Steel structure and Glass loads incorporated in current design.
Overall design evaluation with value engineeing made some modification in final design and reduced some jobs into interior package which can be upgraded on later stage.
VILLA DENIS, JVC Group of 12 Townhouse, Spanish Architectural Flavor, in Jumeirah Village Community, Dubai over a plot of 2350 SM.
Each 5 Bedroom town house villa is designed with harmonic terraces to form a community living. Each villa designed with independent pedestrian and garage entrance. Carefully organized functions & Service make it a very practical design.
Terraces are well integrated in the Spanish character. The random play of Spanish elements in the elevation breaks the monotonous & repetitive plan. 12 villas are divided into 2 blocks of 6 villas this creating 4 villas as end units having their own private side garden.
FURJAN TOWNHOUSE, AL FURJAN G+1 Townhouse Development in Al Furjan in south Dubai under Nakheels gated residential development is a residential development. The project is a cluster of 4 townhouses 2500 sft each. The project is designed for 3 plots in master development for the total of 12 town house units.
Each units designed with private landscape with swimming pool provision raises the standards of the townhouse living. Designed with maximum light and ventilation is also satisfies with Green building planning beyond regulations as applicable.
The 4 Bedroom Unit is designed for a large family with multiple family area in closed semi open and open area with an optimized planning methods. Shaded car parking, indirect access to main door, vestibule entry to the unit are some of the key features of the planning.
VSBI 1 7800 sft G+4 and half storey Commercial Residential Apartment in Uttam Nagar, Delhi. 4 One Bedroom, 4 Three Bedroom & A 6 Bedroom penthouse on last 2 levels with Gym & Terrace Pool with Steam facility.
Uttam nagar with semi-attached codiminium apartment project in neighbourhood are designed with lack of light and ventilation in living spaces. the apartment with natural light and ventilation in all rooms and balcony in bedrooms makes this project exclusive in the area.
The intent of the client to provide an exclusive product in the neighbourhood serves well with the design. with restrictions in facade projection as per authority regulation the elevation is designed with cladding. currently under construction to be completed by April 2021.
COMMUNITY RETAIL 105,000 sft Basement, Ground and 2 levels of Community Retail development in Grand Views Project designed over a plot of 30,000sft. The project is designed to serve gated residential development in Nad Al Sheeba, Dubai.
COMMUNITY RETAIL The Project is designed as an independent retail outlet with separate entrance away from residential access to keep the privacy of the community. The project is designed with precast concrete panels & modular structural methods. The project aims to accommodate the upscale retail outlet and restaurants in the vicinity.
MAX & AEGLE GYM 55,000 sft, Ground + 1 level of Warehouse Gymnasium building at Meydan, Dubai. The project is design to serve the Meydan community with an upcoming trend of fitness and outdoor activity zone in Nadd Al Sheeba. Along with Gymnasium the project comprises of training areas for boxing, cycling exercise and swimming activities.
A project as unique in the residential development is designed to be a landmark in the area. A contemporary building with a play of colors on faรงade with one of the harmonic pattern makes the building stand in the community. The project is enveloped with landscape which provides an outdoor running experience.
MAX & AEGLE GYM As a part of the major cycling track in Meydan, this project plays an important role as a landmark for cycling enthusiasts. A well-equipped SPA in the project provides an all-round fitness center for all users.
MAX & AEGLE GYM
MAX & AEGLE GYM RENDERS
MAX & AEGLE GYM AFTER COMPLETION
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