KUNJAL PARIKH Architecture Portfolio
Table of CONTENT
URBAN DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
Graduate studio 1
UnderGraduate Studio 4
ARCADIA - FASHION HOUSE
HOUSING STUDIO
Graduate studio 2-3
Undergrad studio 4
HOUSE FOR ART LOVERS Graduate studio 4
AUTOMOBILE CENTER UnderGraduate thesis
COLLABRATION PROJECT Graduate project
URBAN DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Project Type: Group - Kunjal Parikh , Elira Conde
Project Site Location: Savannah, Georgia
Program Brief: To identify the issues in Savannah, Georgia and provide viable solutions for the same. Global issue were to be considered and provide solution for next 50 years.
Design Solution: A vertical self sustainable solution was provided as a prototype that can adress the issue of water rise in future. Various recreation and residential places were in corporated to provide more space under worst conditions of water rise.Four aspects of Economy, education, climate and vegetation were taken into account for proposal. Design strategies provided solution to each issue.
SITE MAP - SAVANNAH , GA
ANALYSIS MAP - SAVANNAH , GA
Map for one of the selected site area to address the issue of water level rise in Svannah, GA
Map for economy and climate affecting the education pattern in Savvanah, GA
Map for climate and education affecting the economy pattern in Savannah, GA
ANALYSIS MAP - SAVANNAH , GA
Individual analysis of all four aspects of economy , climate , vegetation and education were done to understand the lack of each in different areas in Savannh.
Economy
Climate
Vegetation
Education
INTER CONNECTION DIAGRAM Flood Zones
Wetlands
Expensive Savannah Neighborhoods
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Elevation of savannah just above sea level rise
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Savannah, Ga median annual income of $ 39,386.00
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Wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average (USA)
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Coastal areas portray lower chances of resilience strategies
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Climate is classified as humid subtropical
Savannah is prone to flooding due to abundant rain fall
Savannah is the fourth largest port for shipping container traffic.
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Over the last year universities in Savannah , Georgia awarded 10,677 degrees.
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Savannah is at Risk of Hurricanes
Savannah shows sea level rise as soon as 50 years from now
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The port of Savannah, Manufacturing, the military and tourism have become Savannah’s four major economic drivers in the 21st century
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Depict the watershed wide results of terrestrial, freshwater, estuarie and humman community condition models.
Freshwater forested wetlands are the most prominent in Savannah Area.
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Education is directly merged with neighborhood safety as seen in the maps. Although there is a small contradiction in some areas
Depict the watershed wide results of terrestrial, freshwater, estuarie and humman community condition models.
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2018 saw a dramatic increase in the number od violent crimes including at least 54 deaths due to gun violence, a number not seen since the early 1990s
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From 2016-2017 employment in savannah grew at a rate of 1.95% from 63.1k emplyees to 65k emplyees.
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Interconnection of all four aspects that were used in design to provide solutions for different area in Savannah. Neighborhoods for Education
Crime in Savannah
Landscape condition model
Green Pockets
CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT DIAGRAMS Conceptual development by providing circular towers and connecting them on different levels.
Close render of one of the prototype tower proposed to show accessibility through bicycle and pedestrain paths. Green office spaces provided on each floor by extending the roof. Use of mesh to allow more vegetation growth and incorporating ecology.
ARCADIA - FASHION HOUSE
Project Type: Individual Project
Project Site Location: Miami,Florida
Program Brief: To design a atelier and residencial space for fashion designer.
Design Solution: Fashion designer Christian Siriano was selected as fashion designer. The design was done keeping in mind the philosophies he follow for his couture.A center courtyard plays as a gathering area along with bringing plantation in the building as Siriano belives in connection to nature in his designs. Tha Facade is treated in a way that the harsh sun of Miami is not directly affected in the building and resembles to the idea of providing one extra layer to the building as he provides using tulle material in his gowns.
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
GROUND FLOOR VIEW OF ARCADIA- FASHION HOUSE
SITE ANALYSIS Site analysis on Basis of: Open to close spaces Accessibility to Site Building Heights Sun path Site Location Site Context
Open vs Built
Sun Path Analysis
Site location and context
PASSIVE COOLING DIAGRAM
THIRD FLOOR STITCHING ROOM VIEW
FLOOR PLANS Building plans were designed inspired from the shape of gowns designed by Siriano. First and Second floor being more public spaces while Third and Fourth were semi private and private respectively. Second Floor
Third Floor
Fourth Floor
HOUSE FOR ART LOVERS
Project Type: Group Project-Kunjal Parikh,Bianca Kibwage,Zilong wang
Project Site Location: Knapps Loch, scotland
Program Brief: To design a house for art lovers in beautiful landscape of Knapps lake. The inspiration of the project being the very well known architect and artist Charles Mackintosh.
Design Solution: The residence is designed considering artist requirements. Inspiration from Charles Mackintosh are reflected through contemporary architecture. providing spaces that are more specific for the Artist such as studio, echibition spaces. Using more sustainable approch for materials at the same time considering the climate of Scotland.
SITE PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN The planning is done considering the studio as the heart of the building. The spaces for exhibition are incorporated through circulation spaces in flow.
ATRIUM
BTH
BEDROOM
BTH
BEDROOM
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DECK
FIRST FLOOR PLAN 2
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PATIO
LIBRARY
STUDIO
ATRIUM
COURTYARD
ATRIUM
BTH
HALLWAY GALLERY
DINING
LIVING ROOM ---
BEDROOM
BTH
BEDROOM
KITCHEN HEARTH
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MAIN ENTRANCE
LANDSCAPING
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BTH CLOAK ROOM
EXHIBITION PASSAGE
The passage is also designed as a exhibition space for the artist to present their work.Living room furniture is designed inspired from Mckintosh.
ARTIST STUDIO
LIVING ROOM
AUTOMOBILE CENTER
Project Type: Individual
Project Site Location: Dholera, India
Program Brief: Training center for automobile industry along with commercial and hotel complex.
Design Solution: A Main aim was to design a building which looks as one in-spite of being constituted by three different programs. Considering different user groups hierarchy of spaces is planned according to the usage. Dry construction technique is used considering the typology of building. There are two main entrances in response to the two roads. Central plaza acts as a public area for the zones that are within some radius according to the laws of Dholera. The building gradually increases in height and each terrace is designed to accommodate different activities.
CONCEPTUAL MASSING MODEL
Conceptual massing model to define height and build area of different program. Site plan indicating circulation. Elevation indicating materials and heirarchy of buildings.
FRONT ELEVATION
SITE PLAN
CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
Project Type: Working Drawings
Project Site Location: L.D art college,India
Program Brief: Detail working drawings such as traps and starting point of building execution in site plan. Door window details about the type of window that material and the hardware that were used. Plan including all the detail such as centerline, inter related dimensions, placement of columns and their dimensions, labeling number of door and windows. Terrace detail including details from sand filling to cement mortar ,vata on top. Toilet details including tiling, measurements of all the sanitary equipment, location of pipes and traps. Kitchen details including all the electrical plug points and height of furniture along with spaces for storage.
STAIRCASE DETAIL
WASHROOM DETAIL
WASHROOM DETAIL SECTION
Housing Studio
Project Type: Individual
Project Site Location: Ahmedabad, India
Program Brief: Spatial planning of different typologies for a township, considering amenities such as basement parking, common gathering space, senior citizen park. Placement of the building according to number of users in confined space such that it functions as a whole new town within itself. 3 And 4 Bhk : Indian families live life in harmony with natural elements such as sunlight, fresh air. Hence, spaces were designed with maximum possible ventilation in all the rooms, living room with balcony acting as a semi open space. Twin Bungalows : Planned in a manner such that the shared wall accommodated the building services. An outer porch area for both sharing house. Villa : Designed specially for high-end living along with various amenities. Green space near living room along with deck accessible from dining area.
CONCEPTUAL MASSING MODEL
Conceptual massing model to design the given number of apartments and villa. The green spaces are design as social gathering spaces and considering different age groups.
BUILDING ELEVATION
FLOOR PLAN
FLOOR PLAN
CONCEPTUAL MASSING MODEL
VILLA FLOOR PLANS
The villa are designed as a luxurious high end villa and are located in more silent zone along and recreational area.
FRONT ELEVATION
SIDE ELEVATION
BACK ELEVATION
COLLABRATIVE PROJECT
Project Type: Group - Kunjal Parikh, Siddhivinayak A. , Sunny Desai, Bianca Kibwage, Mark Lawrence, Mario Medina, Yash Gupta
Program Brief: To translate the design ideas of a Dior Bridal salon by L.X.F.M SCAD student throuugh architecture spaces and rendering.
Design Solution: The design of Dior as a luxurious store, that justify the client’s requirements. The project was done in collabration to give vision and clear understanding of space to the demanded program. The idea included to make the bride feel like a princess on her special day along with keeping up the class and elegance of the Brand by means of architecture.
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