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CAREER OBJECTIVE My goal is to continually expand my design skills and knowledge in architecture and design in a professional level.

Belief in dedication, hard work, and eagerness to learn, make me valuable asset on any team ,Quality work as well as innovative design and utilize the same to meet different challenges to explore more.

TIMELINE

KRITI BAFNA

2018-19

Graduated in B.ARCH

2017-18

(June’16 –January’17) Internship at Spaces Lifestyle and Architecture Studio

2014

Senior Secondary Education, pursued Bachelor of Architecture

07737390009

2012 Completed Secondary Education

bafna.kriti@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

18,Mahaveer Nagar, Jodhpur ,Rajasthan https://www.linkedin.com/i n/kriti-bafna192264129/?originalSubd omain=in

SPACES Lifestyle and Architecture Studio Architectural intern (June 2017 – January 2018) - Site visit - Presentation drawings - Working drawings

https://issuu.com/kritibafn a/docs/dissertation_kriti_b afna_

Local Residential Projects ,Jodhpur

ACADEMIC PROJECTS SOFT & HARD SKILLS • • • • • • •

Teamwork Creative Quick learner Detail oriented Presentation skills Research Passionate for growth

2018-19 : Thesis – Solitude Dreams ,Ahmedabad (Public Realm Zones) 2017-18 : Township Design : Dissertation(Minimalism in Architecture) 2016-17 : Measured Drawing : Rural Training Centre : Bus Terminal

INTERESTS & HOBBIES • • • • •

Sketching Travelling Watching movies Model making Rendering

2015-16 : School for Blind and Disabled Students : Architects House : Measured Drawing

2014-15 : Kiosk : Coffee café cum Cyber café

LANGUAGES • Hindi • English

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Auto CAD

Microsoft office

Sketch up

V-Ray

Lumion

Photoshop

ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS

JOURNEY OF FIVE YEARS ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS : 2018-19 : Thesis – Solitude Dreams ,Ahmedabad (Public Realm Zones) 2017-18 : Township Design : Dissertation(Minimalism in Architecture) 2016-17 : Measured Drawing : Rural Training Centre : Bus Terminal 2015-16 : School for Blind and Disabled Students : Architects House : Measured Drawing 2014-15 : Kiosk : Coffee café cum Cyber café

OTHER ACTIVITIES MEASURED DRAWING . . . . . .

SKETCHES . . . . . . .

WORK EXPERIENCE AS AN INTERN IN ARCHITECTURAL FIRM

SITE ANALYSIS STUDY OF SITE Ahmedabad lies at 23.03°N 72.58°E in western India at 53 metres (174 ft) above sea level on the banks of the Sabarmati river, in north-central Gujarat. It covers an area of 464 km2 (179 sq mi). The Sabarmati frequently dried up in the summer, leaving only a small stream of water, and the city is in a sandy and dry area. However with the execution of the Sabarmati River Front Project and Embankment, the waters from the Narmada river have been diverted to the Sabarmati to keep the river flowing throughout the year, thereby eliminating Ahmedabad's water problems.

The Riverfront project presents a great opportunity to create a public edge to the river on the eastern and western sides of Ahmedabad. By channeling the river to a constant width of 263m, riverbed land has been reclaimed to create 11.25 kms of public riverfront on both the banks. The total land reclamation is 202.79 hectares.

The project aims to create a thriving, people-centric network of parks, waterside promenades, markets, cultural and recreational facilities in the heart of Ahmedabad, making the city’s riverfront a public asset.

The key feature of this project is a two-level, continuous promenade at the water’s edge along each bank of the river. Together, these promenades provide Ahmedabad with a 11.5-km long pedestrian walkway in the heart of the city. Ghats punctuate the lower level promenade at planned intervals to provide access to the water. Boating Stations at the lower level enable water recreation and offer a water-based mode of public transport in the future. In addition, many new parks, gardens and sports facilities are being built on the reclaimed land. The parks shall enhance livability in the area that they are located in and strengthen the city’s green network.

CLIMATE Ahmedabad has a hot, semi-arid climate with marginally less rain than required for a tropical savanna climate. There are three main seasons: summer, monsoon and winter.

Aside from the monsoon season, the climate is extremely dry. The weather is hot from March to June; the average summer maximum is 43 °C (109 °F), and the average minimum is 24 °C (75 °F).

WHAT MEASURES HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO PREVENT FLOODING? The selected design of the embankments will be capable of handling the annual river floods. These have been built by smoothening out the banks and by building walls along the riverbank. The concrete walls will stop erosion of the banks and protect property as well as structures along the banks.

WILL THE LOWER LEVEL OF RIVER PROMENADE EVER BE FLOODED? The River Promenade at the upper level has been built tall enough so as not to be affected by 100 year floods, but in any other circumstance, the lower level of the River Promenade infrastructure planned and implemented for the lower promenade includes basic and minimal infrastructure such as railings along the riverbank edge, a paved walkway, benches and trees.

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SITE ANALYSIS SITE SURROUNDING

Sabarmati river has been an integral part in the life of Ahmedabad since the time the city was founded in 1411 along the river banks. Besides being an important source of water, it provided a backdrop to cultural and recreational activities.

VIEWS & VISTAS

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Riverfront Promenade Dr. Ambedker Bridge Vasna barral

SITE SURROUNDINGS: • • •

Southern side = Housing Northern side = Sabarmati River Rest side = Green Land

25 Minutes from Ahmedabad Junction Railway Station

30 Minutes from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport

READING THE SITE: • :Site Surrounding views

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Address: Sabarmati river front near vasna barrage,Ahmedabad Site area: 24.7 Acres

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Site topography: Flat Area Soil type: Loamy Soil Ground water level:100 m

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CONCEPT Solitude gives you the break to reflect, to contemplate and to assimilate .Solitude is the joy of being alone and is empowering.

Solitude dream, a place where you will be enjoying being alone and that place will remove us from the mindless humdrum of our everyday life .

Go there when you need to be free Go there when you need to heal, Go there to find yourself.

WHY SOLITUDE DREAMS - I choose the name solitude dream as my thesis title because I want do design a place where the people who are in solitude or let say in a mode of solitude can get relief by taking part in different activities related to there hobbies or by having a walk through nature and many other activities. The purpose is also to design a place where a person can enjoy all alone in between a huge public gathering.

So, the main concept is to create an public realm, that has the ability to abolish people from these busy streams of thought /break there long screen time/ introduce an element of play in their busy urban life.

To achieve this goal following objectives were planned : • • • •

Should be a vibrant part of the streetscape.

Should be open/accessible for people to be part of.

Uses fun/fresh/digital mediums to engage.

Should be able to connect a wide age groups.

A different perspective to understand maze - The maze refers to a broader perspective, beyond art appreciation – it offers a new way of thinking. The combination of elements allows you to disconnect from your routine, offering your brain a ride.

Nevertheless, in this journey the objective is not to get you lost through the labyrinth, but instead, you would be able to force yourself taking new routes different from the same regular path.

Throughout this journey, you will discover new places, new feelings and new sensations.

Moreover the main path is always and at any moment available to be taken. Therefore, the A maze purpose is to force yourself to disconnect and relax, walking through the nature.

Now to design a huge place with all these activities which include some silent zone and some with huge public gathering so I divide my site in three parts which include different activities as maze because maze also make you think where to go and same thing will going to happen in solitude dreams.

Architectural plans are the formulas that organize space, sculpt mass, and dissect distances every building designer, depending on their own distinct aesthetic, finds different ways to arrange the inner workings of the built environment with this in mind.

Italian illustrator Federico Babina has realized some compositions that abstract floor plans of some of the most well known architects in the world.

Abstracts elements of asymmetry and symmetry, curved and straight lines, solids and voids, light and shadows – each which form a unique built environment.

Solitude dream should have different activities which can entertain all age groups which include children, adults and the elderly can come together to enjoy the fun of play, the diversity of lifestyle, and the vibrancy and energy of the urban environment.

SPACES TO BE DESIGNED IN SOLITUDE DREAM •

ENTRANCE PLAZA

• WALK THROUGH NATURE •

FOUNTAIN PLAZA

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WALK TO SKY

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STAR GAZING SPACE

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RIVERFRONT MOONLIGHT CINEMA

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READING FOR PLEASURE

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WALK IN CRAFT

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SNOW PARK

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OUTDOOR SPORTS ARENA

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BOWLING ALLEY

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RESTAURANT

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INDOOR GAME ZONE

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LEISURE POOL

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INDOOR GAMES PARK

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TRAMPOLINE PARK

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TEA HUB

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BLISS SPA

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PEACEFUL ESCAPE

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SOLITUDE POINT

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FOREST CAMP

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ARTIFICIAL BEACH

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FOOD HUB

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SITE PLAN

SOLITUDE DREAMS

SECTIONAL ELEVATION

SECTIONAL ELEVATION AA’

SECTIONAL ELEVATION BB’

SECTIONAL ELEVATION CC’

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SOLITUDE DREAMS

SECTIONAL ELEVATION

SECTIONAL ELEVATION DD’

ARTIFICIAL BEACH

FOREST CAMP

CHILDREN PLAY AREA

SECTIONAL ELEVATION EE’

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SOLITUDE DREAMS

BLOCK PLANS

7M

Entry

METAL FRAMES CONCRETE FINISH

Entry

GREEN WALL

FRONT ELEVATIONS OF SOLITUDE POINT,BLISS SPA,PEACEFUL ESCAPE

TILE FINISED WITH FIXED GLASS ARTIFICIAL VERTICAL TILES OF GRASS DIFFERENT SIZE AND TEXTURE

Entry

PEACEFUL ESCAPE BLISS SPA

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SOLITUDE DREAMS

SECTIONS

SECTION AA’

SECTION BB’

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BLOCK PLANS

SOLITUDE DREAMS SOLITUDE POINT

PLEASURE IN READING TRAMPOLINE PARK WALK IN CRAFT

TRAMPOLINE PARK’

READING FOR PLEASURE

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SOLITUDE DREAMS

SECTIONS

7M

FIXED GLASS

WALL FINISH WITH PAINT

CONCRETE FINISH

ARTIFICIAL GLASS

STEEL FRAME

WEST ELEVATION

NORTH ELEVATION

PRESPECTIVE VIEW

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SOLITUDE DREAMS

BLOCK PLANS

OUTDOOR SPORTS ARENA

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SOLITUDE DREAMS

ELEVATION AND SECTIONS

FRONT ELEVATION

SECTION AA’

SECTION BB’

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SOLITUDE DREAMS

BLOCK PLANS FITNESS HUB INDOOR GAMS LEISURE POOL

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SOLITUDE DREAMS

ELEVATION AND SECTION

FRONT ELEVATION

SECTION AA’

SECTION BB’

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SOLITUDE DREAMS

BLOCK PLAN

3D VIEWS

TEA HUB

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SOLITUDE DREAMS

BLOCK PLAN

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SOLITUDE DREAMS

ELEVATION AND SECTION

FRONT ELEVATION

SECTION AA’

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FOURTH YEAR PROJECT

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THIRD YEAR PROJECT

OUR THIRD YEAR PROJECT DESIGN WAS GROUP HOUSING PROJECT. THE MAIN OBJECTIVE WAS TO DESIGN FLATS FOR THE DIFFERENT CATEGORY WHICH ARE EWS , LIG ,MIG, HIG . THE CONCEPT BEHIND THE DESIGN WAS TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION TO KEEPTHE INTERIOR COOL AND PROTECT THE BUILDING FROM EXTREME HEAT IT WAS ACHIEVED BY PROPER WINDOW AND SHADING DEVICES PLACEMENT.

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EWS - SECTION AND ELEVATION WITH 3D VIEWS

MIG - FLATS 3D VIEWS

LIG

HIG

ARCHITECT HOUSE

SECOND YEAR PROJECT

THE ASSIGNMENT WAS TO DESIGN A ARCHITECT HOUSE THE SITE WAS LYING IN JODHPUR REGION BUT WE HAVE

TO ASSUME THAT WE ARE DESINGING THIS HOUSE IN COLDER REGION AND ANOTHER THING WAS THAT HALF OF THE SITE LYING IN BETWEEN WATER BODY AND DIVIDED IN SLOPE. MY CONCEPT BEHIND THE DESIGN WAS TO PROVIDE THE VIEW OF WATERBODY FROM ALL THE AREAS IN HOUSE AND SECONDLY ON SOUTH FAÇADE I HAVE PUT MORE GLASS ON WALLS THROUGH WHICH INDIRECT SUNLIGHT ENTERS THE HOUSE AND KEEP IT WARM.

FIRST YEAR DESIGN PROJECT

CYBER CAFÉ AND COFFEE SHOP- WHOLE OFTHE BUILDING IS DESIGNED IN CONE SHAPE.PLANNING IS DONE BY KEEPINGTHE CLIMATE OF PLACE IN MIND.

JUICE KIOSK –SMALL JUICE KIOSK WHICHCAN BE PLACED IN MALL ,ETC

JAWAHAR NIWAS PALACE ,JAISALMER ROLE – MEASUREING AND PLAN DRAFTING AND RENDERING.

MEASURED DRAWING JASWAN THADA,JODHPUR ROLE – MEASURING AND ELEVATION DRAFTING

SKETCHES

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WORK EXPERIENCE AS AN INTERN IN ARCHITECTURAL FIRM

Architecture Internship at SPACES Lifestyle and Architecture Studio

“SPACES Lifestyle and Architecture Studio” is an architectural firm.

It was established in 1993. It provides services in Residential developments , Interior design, Hotels, Office buildings, Retail Centres and mainly value addition of building. “SPACES Lifestyle and Architecture Studio” design approach is to re-connect architecture with nature, make optimum use of space, lighting & landscape to reinvent and transform living environments and urban spaces.

INTERNSHIP WORK PROJECT :

1

BUNGALOW PLANNING

BUNGALOW PLANNING PLACE: Surat

TYPE: Residential projects.

ROLE: Concept development , drafting of plan and draw 3d drawings EXPERIENCE GAINED: • In this planning I was helped by an architect and my colleague . Sir give me a path to start the planning and to develop a concept .

• As the plot size was small and covered by 3 sides and sir philosophy is to give more and more open spaces .

• Minimalism housing technique were applied.

• Creation of double height in the residence gives the possibility of flowing of spaces and brings in light • In any furniture arrangement the circulation should be considered to minimize the wastage of area.

• Various options for the staircase positions were tried out.

• Planning according to vastu.

• Planning was done in level to use the space efficiently and main concept was to give open space for every room.

• Double height living area were proposed as it in creases the area of space.

• The access of terraces from the inside rooms and their interconnectivity was studied.

• Multileveled terraces give us the options of the terrace gardens • Square pattern of the rooms increases the negative spaces.

• Rectangular rooms increase the efficiency of the rooms.

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GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR PLAN

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FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PLAN

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SECOND AND TERRACE FLOOR PLAN

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3D VIEWS

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN

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FIRST FLOOR PLAN

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INTERNSHIP WORK

2

CENTRAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNING

TYPE: Residential projects.

ROLE: Prepare presentation drawing, Assisted in the preparation of sectional elevation drawings, detail drawings of roof covering.

EXPERIENCE GAINED: • This project gave me a broad knowledge to create a spaces.

• More space in less area was an idea.

• I learn planning and presentation techniques.

• Create an elegant space by using different angles, roof covering and also how to connect that space with surrounding.

• Learnt about the sectional elevation details.

• Learn about the detailing given on sites for the completion of project.

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INTERNSHIP WORK TYPE: Residential projects.

3

BALCONY DESIGNING

ROLE:Presentation drawing, concept development and sectional elevation.

EXPERIENCE GAINED: • • •

Don’t use more type of material in small space.

Detailing of wooden structure to be built on site.

Elevation of wall by using wood and artificial grass.

PLAN

ELEVATION A-A

ELEVATION B-B

ELEVATION A-A

ELEVATION B-B

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INTERNSHIP WORK

4

BATHROOM WALL DETAIL ELEVATION

TYPE: Residential projects.

STAGE OF WORK: Approved ROLE:Sectional elevation.

EXPERIENCE GAINED: • Combination of materials.

• Storage placement and inside planning.

• Grove to be provided in between the tile pattern.

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INTERNSHIP WORK PROJECT : CELLESTIAL DREAM HOUSING PROJECT

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SECTIONAL ELEVATION DRAWINGS

CLIENT: DRB Builders PLACE: Surat TYPE: Housing projects.

STAGE OF WORK: Approved ROLE: Concept development, EXPERIENCE GAINED: • Planning by using triangles t different angles.

• Different heighted triangles to look it more interesting.

• How to give each and every detail in sectional elevation.

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INTERNSHIP WORK

6

FALSE LAYOUT AND ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

TYPE: Residential projects.

ROLE: False ceiling, AC layout, and Electrical drawings.

EXPERIENCE GAINED: • False ceiling to be decided according to the placement of AC and beam.

• Avoiding AC grove by providing ceiling design.

• Track placement and a thickness of track.

• Placement of light fixtures.

• Placement of switches .

• How to make table of switch board specification.

FALSE CEILING AND AC LAYOUT

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LIGHT FIXTURES AND LOOPING LAYOUT

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SWITCH BOARD SPECIFICATION

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INTERNSHIP WORK TYPE: Residential projects.

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PLAN ELEVATION AND SECTION

ROLE: Concept development ,planning and sectional elevation EXPERIENCE GAINED: • This project gave me a broad knowledge to design an entry spaces.

• How to develop the site with its present condition.

• How to divide the space according to their requirement.

• Connect two different spaces by using flooring material.

• Glance the main entry by using console and simple wall cladding.

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SECTIONAL ELEVATIONS

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