Koushik Thunuguntla
Research Studio
Architecture Portfolio ‘16
RESUME FULL NAME
:
SIVAKRISHNA KOUSHIK THUNUGUNTLA
DATE OF BIRTH
:
17 August 1992
WEBSITE
:
www.k7archi.com
Software Skills AutoCAD Rhinoceros
EMAIL : k7archi@gmail.com sthunugu@buffalo.edu
Grasshopper & Kangaroo
GENDER : Male NCARB RECORD #
:
814371
QUALIFICATION
:
Licensed Architect in India
Revit Architecture Google Sketch-up
EDUCATION
Vray Rendering
DEGREE
:
Masters in architecture (2014 - 2016)
SCHOOL
:
University at Buffalo (SUNY), Buffalo, USA
DEGREE
:
Bachelors in architecture (2009 - 2014)
SCHOOL
:
JNAFAU, Hyderabad, India
Adobe Photoshop Adobe After-effects Adobe Indesign
WORK EXPERIENCE
Adobe Illustrator
DATES
:
September 2013 - June 2014
POSITION
:
Architectural Trainee
EMPLOYER
:
Maithel & Associates Architects Pvt. Ltd.
Processing & Arduino Ecotect Analysis
Inrythm Building, Plot #1023,
3ds Max & Lumion
Khanamet Village, Hyderabad.
Tel : +91 40 67463792
Form-finding with Forces
Art Museum
Like a Rock
Form follows Sun
Page 1
Page 7
Page 9
Page 10
Temple Town
Republic of Whitefield
Architectural Sketches
‘Facade as’ Exhibition
Page 11
Page 14
Page 15
Page 16
Research Studio
CONTENTS
Form-finding with Forces Program: Pavilion, Stadium Fall ‘15, University at Buffalo
The objective of this research is to create a system that can be used to create a light-weight membrane structure through form-finding experiments. Frie Otto’s experiments for the Munich stadium in particular is a clear inspiration for this research. The research started with the clear understanding of acting forces and making a series of physical models that portrays these forces. Then the physical models were converted into digital simulations using Grasshopper and Kangaroo Physics engine.
Compression
Bending
Tension
Compression
Bending
As experimentation progressed, the research developed towards using a tensile membrane to bend structural elements. After designing a pavilion with this system, the research developed towards creating a more complex system that could act as a long span structure which could accommodate a stadium. Further experimentation resulted in a multiplied system of the pavilion with the tensile membrane acting as a structural element and also a weather proof element. The form itself proved to be suitable to accommodate a velodrome.
Tension
+
Springs between the lines
Lines with high stiffness 2
1
Compression acting at the ends
Multiplying the units
External cables 4
Combining the units for a continuous membrane
3
5
Compression base to eliminate external cables
2
6
Pavilion Plan
Research Studio
60 ft
1/4� Scale Model
4
Multiplying the system.
7 500
100
500
100
8
Combined system with a single membrane.
500
9
Varying stiffness to create a scalable form. 11
13
10
Equilibrium between bend strength and tension
12
Single membrane that eliminates cables.
Final iteration combines all the positive results into a single system whose form supports the program.
Research Studio
Varying alternating stiffness creating bend.
Final system grasshopper script
6
400 ft
Velodrome Plan
Research Studio
Velodrome Section
Art Museum
Program: Museum Spring ‘15, University at Buffalo
Allen
St
Front Desk
Loading Dock
Cafe below -1.8m(-6ft) Shop +1.2m(4ft)
Office +2.4m(-8ft)
1/4” Scale Model
8 W24 steel I-sections Steel secondary structure Insulation Translusant glass Gypsm board (interior finish) Tungsten steel panels Metal studs Mullions for raised floor
Concrete floor plate
Toughened Glass
Concrete Footing
Terrace Floor T.O.S +20.15 (66ft)
Terrace Floor F.F.L +17.6m (38ft)
Third Floor F.F.L +9.85m (32ft)
Office
Second Floor F.F.L +5.85m (19ft)
Front desk
First Floor F.F.L +1.2m (4ft)
Cafe
Comprehensive Studio
Gallery
Like a Rock
Program: Boat house Fall ‘14, University at Buffalo
This boat house is an inspiration from the surrounding architecture and also the water edge conditions. The program required storage and accessibility to boats, administration, amenities and housing for the coaches. The brutalistic architecture is a clear reference to Le Corbusier’s designs and the steps found it’s inspiration from the ghats of Ganges. The exposed concrete structure with coffered slab technique allows this brutalistic building to be light. The residential units were pushed into the water to thus establishing a relationship between the water and the boat house. The opening contrast the brutalism and control wind and light ventilation.
10
Form follows Sun
Program: Office complex Fall ‘13, SVCA, India This project is an office complex for Metropolitan Development Authority of Hyderabad, India. Since this office represents the city and a role model to other buildings in the city, a research was needed to derive a form that is suitable for the climatic conditions of this region. In order to be energy efficient in this hot-humid climate, the form of the structure should correspond with the solar insolation values to save electricity.
The conclusions from the analysis showed that a ‘U-shape’ structure oriented in E-W direction and with a height ranging from 10-12 floors have the best values for these conditions. Thus, making it a suitable form for an office building in Hyderabad, India.
Suitable forms for an office building.
U-shape have best solar isolation values
Analyzing values for Low-rise, Mid-rise & High-rise
Mid-rise U-shape form have better values
Arranging the masses to create more open spaces.
Establishing a platform to create a public atrium.
Studio Work
The research started by recognizing various forms that are suitable and commonly found for a office complex. Those forms were tested with various heights and orientations for a form with same floor area. Ecotect analysis by Adobe is used to find the solar insolation values for all the configurations during summer and winter. The best form needs to have low solar intake during summer and more during winter for it to be energy efficient.
Temple Town
Program: Residential complex MA Architects Pvt. Ltd. This commercial residential complex consists of 500 living units in three individual towers. My duties were to draft construction drawings for one tower with studio units with a club house and pool on the top floor. Floor plans, elevations, sections, skin-sections, Washroom details, Stairwell details are the drawings that are a part of the set I drafted.
Professional Work
12
Republic of Whitefield
14
Professional Work
Program: Residential complex MA Architects Pvt. Ltd.
Architectural sketches
Program: USA South Tour Winter ‘16, University at Buffalo
16
Facade as
Program: Exhibition Fall ‘14, University at Buffalo
Miscellaneous
‘Facade as’ exhibition is the result of a seminar by Prof.Jin Young Song. The seminar concentrated on categorization of facades into various expressions that could be associated with the facade. Few expressions that were investigated during the seminar are, Facade as Concealment, Facade as Propaganda, Facade as Figure and so on. My contribution towards this exhibition started from participating in the seminar and continued through the editing the final drawings and participating in the organizing process.