PORTFOLIO FOR MASTERS APPLICATION

PORTFOLIO KRITTIKA WALIA

BRIEF I completed my under-graduate studies in 2015 in Bachelor’s of Architecture, duly from University School of Architecture and Planning, GGS Indraprastha University, New Delhi. I have been working as an Architect and Project Manager since last 3.5 years. Currently working at Design Virtuoso, I have been highly influenced by working with new technology and materials, specially, be it in building construction, interior design, façade upliftment or furniture. I came across a lot of design and execution techniques, which are entirely based upon construction medium and the usage of contemporary materials. It even escalated my interest in the subject of Parametric and Computational Design.

Since kindergarten, I have had a keen interest in craft work and origami – paper folding, and I used to fiddle with paper and paint a lot. Today, I realise that those tiny gestures, which of course, as a child, I didn’t understand, have always remained in my mind and soul, with me, to find out my interest further in life. Even in the under-graduate programme, a few of the subjects, like construction and modeling, took my most of the attention and time.

I’m further keen to study and grasp more knowledge about the development, detailing and functioning of the complex forms in architecture, and create more livable and interactive public spaces. The refinement of the current knowledge and skill-set that I possess, would happen the best with Design by Data, as the programme, I’m sure, will make me more aware of the cutting-edge technology and advancement in architecture, and motivate me to polish my capabilities and help me give a clear picture of the aim that I look forward to.

CONTENTS ACADEMIC WORK A RIDE TO THE COSMOS : COSMODROME

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BRIDGING GAPS : EXHIBITION PAVILION

02

PRIMITIVE BAMBOO SHELTER

03

Hinganghat District, Nasik, Maharashtra 2014

Buddha International Circuit, Greater Noida 2013

USAP Campus, New Delhi 2010

PROFESSIONAL WORK TATVA GUEST SUITE

04

APPLE AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE

05

Ranikhet, Uttarakhand 2019

Noida, Uttar Pradesh 2018

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A RIDE TO THE COSMOS :COSMODROME Hinganghat District, Nasik, Maharashtra

Mentor : Ar. Ameet Babbar, ab@bbarch.com Academic Work . Individual Thesis Project . Jan - Jun 2014 . 8th Semester Author . Conceptualisation, Design, Presentation, Detailing

CONCEPT AND FORM EVOLUTION

“Our future lies beyond the limits of the sky” Since ages, man has dreamt of reaching the stars. With changing era and advancement in technology, we aim and aspire for more, and hence, it’s time to connect to the extra-terrestrial world (not aliens), but making ‘space’ within the reach of all.

Why not the dream of any human to touch the stars can convert into a reality ?! The resources are here, the technology is here and still everybody just fantasizes the ‘to be reality of the future’.

Cosmodrome is all about the simple concept of a balloon carrying a pod up into the space.

The facility will provide an unmatched experience to the travellers and their family members. This will be a privately handled project and the travellers will be paying a huge sum of amount to have this unusual experience.

GUEST ACCOMMODATION (3 Ha)

STAFF ACCOMMODATION (1 Ha) SPACE FOR FUTURE EXPANSION (2 Ha) HELIPAD (1 Ha)

SPACESHIP LAUNCHING PAD (16 Ha)

VISITORS’ ENTERTAINMENT ZONE (4 Ha)

PARKING FACILITY (1 Ha)

SITE PLAN

TOTAL AREA : 28 Ha

SCIENCE GALLERY

ROCKET GARDEN

SIMULATION AND TRAINING CENTRE

LIBRARY

PLANETARIUM

RESTAURANT

OBSERVATORY

PARKING

ENTRY

IMAX THEATRE

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

VIEW FROM ENTRY ROAD

The entire structure system for Planetarium, I-Max Theatre and Observatory is based on Geodesic-Dome Structure, making them highly stable and lightweight.

The two spheres in theatre are inter-connected with steel 3D lattice. Futher, they’ve been proposed to be completely sound-proof, as per the funtional requirement, and outer surface to be cladded in curved ACP panels.

PLANETARIUM

SECTION

I-MAX THEATRE

OBSERVATORY

SPACE FRAME DETAILING

VIEW FROM RESTAURANT TERRACE

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BRIDGING GAPS: EXHIBITION PAVILION Buddha International Circuit, Greater Noida

Mentor : Prof. Vishal Rai, vishalrai1981@gmail.com Academic Work . Individual Building Construction Project . Dec 2013 . 7th Semester Author . Conceptualisation, Design, Presentation, Detailing

This project was given in the construction studio, while we were being taught the working of large-span structures. The task was to design the spaces with the given dimensions, using the various large-span structure systems.

ELEVATION

R1

10m

And both of these have been connected in such a manner, that it appears to be a huge wave.

The bridge is done in steel-lattice girder and is self-supported at its ends because of its stable shape.

m

Another smaller pavilion is hemispherical in shape and again a steel formwork done in circular pipe, and covered in tensile fabric.

100

The biggest pavilion is a twisted concrete shell which is selfsupported. The form has been been worked out after doing a bunch of paper models, using origami and scoring technique.

The formwork will be done entirely in steel, covered in cement concrete, following the technique of ferro-cement.

5m

The complete complex contains two pavilions of 100x75m and 30mx30m each and a 100m bridge connecting them both, and the three should be integrated in such a manner that they seem to be as one single unit.

100m

75m

PLAN

SECTION

FERROCEMENT SHELL, 100 mm THICK STEEL TUBULAR SQUARE SECTIONS, 50mmX50mm

DETAIL SHOWING THE JOINERY OF FERROCEMENT SHELL TO STEEL LATTICE

STEEL SLOTTED PLATE EMBEDDED IN FERROCEMENT ALLOWING TUBES TO GET BOLTED PVC SLEEVE

STEEL TUBULAR SQUARE SECTION, 200mmX100mm ALUMINIUM FRAME SECTIONS, 100mmX50mm ALUMINIUM SNAP-ON BEADING WITH SILICON GASKET TOUGHENED GLASS, 8mm THICK STEEL COVER PLATE

DETAIL SHOWING THE JOINERY OF STEEL LATTICE TO CURTAIN GLASS

MS PIPE, 100 x 100mm 5mm THICK STEEL CLEAT STEEL PLATE, 20mm THICK

STEEL BOLT, 20mm DIA EMBEDDED IN CONCRETE PEDESTAL

P.C.C PEDESTAL

DETAIL SHOWING THE JOINERY OF STEEL SECTION TO THE GROUND

REAR SIDE OF PAVILION

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PRIMITIVE BAMBOO SHELTER U.S.A.P Campus, Kashmere Gate

Mentor : Ar. Amit Sharma, amit@axiomindia.co.in Academic Work . Group Project . 2010 . 1st Semester Team Member . Drawings, Application, Execution Group Members : Ankit Jain, Dhriti Verma, Krittika Walia, Ojasvee Khare, Steffi Annie Philip, Rohit Bharti, Shashank Gupta

The objective of the task was to study the basic space requirement of human body and an individual’s comfort bubble. It was the practical implementation of anthropometric study of measurement and proportions of any human, by creating a primitive 1:1 shell structure using bamboo.

Taking Full Body Measurements in Pairs 1:10 Scale Moving Mannequin Model in SunBoard and Rivets Preparing Drawings for Maxima for 5 Activities - Sleeping - Opening A Wardrobe - Reading - Eating - Jumping Combining/ Overlapping all Drawings, in a Group of Six, to achieve the minimal space in plan and in front and side elevation, so as to convert it into 3D in next step Making a 1:10 Scale Wire Cage Model Hands-On Construction of 1:1 Bamboo Shelter using Bamboo Splinters and Pegs to create the minimum comfortable space that is required by all in the group to perform all the given activities.

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TATVA GUEST SUITE Ranikhet, Uttarakhand

Mentor : Ar. Sagar Batra, info@designvirtuoso.co Professional Work . Group Project . 2018 - Ongoing Team Member . Form Development, 3-D Modelling, Execution Group Members : Junaid Zargar Nasir, Krittika Walia, Rahul Rana, Ankit Kumar

At Tatva, along with the main guest guest house building, 30 tensile tents will be installed, each having an approximate size of 25ft x 42ft. Each would serve as a luxury suite. The outer covering will be done in tensile fabric having a steel framework, whereas the inner concave shell will be constructed using ferrocement and will have skylights on top for natural light throw.

The intent is to provide the countrys most unique luxury accommodation, while complementing the hilly context. The project is still under construction. The form has been designed keeping in mind the wind load and direction at site.

A full scale prototype of the suite is being done in Delhi, before producing it in more numbers.

INNER SHELL STRUCTURE

2M

4M

SIDE ELEVATION

8M

4M

13 M

PLAN

GUEST SUITE INDOORS

GUEST SUITE OUTDOORS

The Tensile Skin and its Framework were worked out digitally and 3D-Printed Models were made on a scale of 1:20 to check the stability of the form.

A Wire Frame Model was done, where all the structural members that are to be done in Mild Steel, were printed to scale, and joined together to achieve this tunnel shape.

Next, 4mm thick skin prototype was also made to see the overall volume and proportions of the tent. This model composed of 360 unqiue panels that were separately coded and printed, and then joined together.

I own a 3D-printer (Fused-Deposition Modeling) at home and the entire modeling, prototyping and development was under my scope. Moreover, the exceution part of the full-scale prototype is also being overlooked by me.

TENT PROTOTYPE - IN PROGRESS

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APPLE AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Mentor : Ar. Sagar Batra, info@designvirtuoso.co Professional Work . Individual Project . 2018 Architect and Project Manager . Design Development, Detailing, Execution

Apple Service Centre was designed and gotten executed independently by me at Design Virtuoso, in a span of three months. It is located in Gardens Galleria mall in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

It was aimed to be the most uniquely designed service centre of all and has been highly appreciated too, so far. Muted Earthy and Subtle tones of colors and finishes were used, giving it the exuberant feel. The rich Pine Wood finish in ceiling and in furniture, and the lighting add to the charm of the space. The dingy dark corner of the mall has been beautifully transformed to beat the general design standard and scheme of the service centres in the country.

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PLAN

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Folded Plate - Origami Form made in Poly-Propylene Sheet (Cover & Last Page)

“Architecture is the soul of a building.

It captivates the essence of people, space and time, and evokes it throughout its life.�