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Architectural Design
(Semester V)
Area : 6700 sq.m
Project name : Ayudhjivi - Army Museum
Location : Pune, Maharashtra, India
Subject : Architectural Design- IV
Semester : V
Brief : We, as architects often get the chance to build dreams of a common man. This time we get an opportunity to make this very common man understand and know about our country’s armed forces through the exploration we are going to attempt. The project will be honouring them and also make the visitors to this facility realise the work done by our armed forces. It will be a platform to make the viewers understand the forces through means such as photo galleries displaying uniforms, weapons, medals, scale models, audio-visual facilities, outdoor and displays of equipment, technology and weaponry, spaces to celebrate and commemorate important days and events memorials.
Description : ‘Ayudhjivi’ in hindi means a warrior which suits best for the museum which is especially dedicated to our army soldiers. Be it on field ,mind or any other place they are always a warrior. The museum showcases all the weapons, medals, uniforms and various other things honors them and depicts all the sacrifices they have made for us and celebrate them. The museum being a campus planning, in it different buildings have different function and meaning. The museum is designed in a way which is easily accessible by the people and considering the flow of people the circulation is kept simple. Places like drivers resting and interaction space is also designed seperately. The spaces are arranged according to the users and with respect to their ease. Through careful planning and attention to detail, the museum is designed that not only showcases the proud history and achievements of our armed forces, but also provides visitors with an immersive and engaging experience that is both educational and inspiring. Whether visitors are veterans, history enthusiasts, or simply curious members of the public, everbody will find the museum to be a fitting tribute to the men and women who have served our country with honor and distinction.
ARC - HOTEL DESIGN Architectural Design - V (Semester VI) 02 Area : 9180 sq.m
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Project name : The ARC
Location : Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Subject : Architectural Design - V
Semester : VI
Brief : India has seen a rapid economic growth in the last decade and it is foreseen that this trend will continue for some time. The need to sustain this growth necessitates the need for providing appropriate infrastructure. The travelling business community plays an important part in this. As such, the need for providing dedicated facilities for the ease of conducting business is the need of the hour. Since the requirement is to cater for the business community, the stay of the guests is expected to be of a short duration. The hotel has to be efficient in its functioning with an aim to be adequate rather than cater to luxury. Nevertheless, the facility should provide enough good experiences for a guest to make him come back and stay again.
Description : ‘The ARC’ is a business hotel designed in Ahmedabad .The site faces the Sabarmati Riverfront and gets the view of the same. The hotel is designed as per the specific needs of the a business clientele which are private rooms, conferernce/discussion/meeing rooms, Banquets with other leisure spaces like green terraces, swimming pools, restaurant, cafe and gym. The name ARC comes from the curved balconies which dominated the entire structure and gives it its character. Every room is provided with a balcony which faces the Sabarmati Riverfront and the city. All the climate considerations have been taken into consideration as per hot amd dry climate of Ahmedabad.The suites are kept at the top floors giving them most privacy, followed by the deluxe rooms and standard rooms below suites respectively. All the common spaces are kept on the floors from ground to third floor. The refuge area is resigned as green terraces wherevr they are to maximise the utilisation of spaces. They can also act as interaction spaces or breathingspaces.The core is places at the centre for easy access to both the sides of rooms.All the rooms are staggered with respect to each other for dynamic facade and mutual shading. The form itself keeps on tapering after change from standard rooms to deluxe to suites.
WANDERLUST SKYWALK
Building Technology and Services (Semester VII) 03
Advanced
Area : 802.5 sq.m
Brief : The aim was to understand the design and detailingof long span structures.We were to design a Skywalk at Tiger Point, Lonavla with all the construction
The concept was to create new vitas along Tiger’s Point without disturbing the sanctity of Tiger’s Point’s views.In a 20 minutes esquise various different pathways were found along the slope. The pathway with the most variety of views were foundAfter the analysis of the slope was done , steeper faces with better vantage point was chosen. Points on the cliff surface were placed parametrically , every 5m to create an even slope. Hence, like a slithering snake, our skywalk slithers around the profile of the cliff face with undulating roof forms arranged parametrically according to sun, wind and to exploit the views.
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Advanced Building Technology and
Area : 256.6 sq.m
TVARIT : TOILET FOR ALL
INTERNATIONAL TOILET DESIGN COMPETITION hosted by Archiol Competitions
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Competition name : SHhh..It Matters!
- International Public Toilet Design Competition
Location : Trimabkeshwar, Maharashtra, India
Group Members : 2
Brief : ‘Toilet’ is treated off limit when it comes to architectural experimentation and innovation. This competition is an attempt to open the doors to discuss the type of space a designer would advise for public use. Artuminate launched this competition aiming to experiment with new, sustainable and innovative solutions not only for aesthetics but also for the technological aspects of toilets.
Description : ‘Tvarit’ that translates to ‘urgent’ in Marathi is a public toilet design project that aims to cater some of the urgent needs of a user. . The project also proposes a system where the edifice can have a greener footprint with minimal harm to the environment and at the same time also become an economic generator. A bio-digester tank is proposed that converts human waste to water and methane gas which can later be channelized and reused. Thus, the reused water can be used for flushes and for landscape irrigation. Apart from this, Installation of solar panel would not only help in having a self-sufficient electrical dependency but also contribute to the electrical grid, thus reducing the maintenance cost. The introduction of ATM machines and advertisement billboards will also act as financial generators that can contribute to maintenance costs. The edifice also responds well to the climatological context with maximum use of diffused natural light through northlight truss and natural ventilation through jali walls while keeping the privacy intact. The provision of ramps, double sway doors, dedicated toilets for specially-abled, low toilets for kids etc... are the evidence of the inclusivity factor of this design. .The toilets are also equipped with sensor taps, paddle dustbins, sanitary pad dispensers, water-efficient flushes, hand dryers etc. An open Wi-Fi facility is proposed in the Waiting Area.Tvarit promotes a clean and usable public space for sanitation under the National mission of Swachh Bharat.
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16 RE-DHARA(WE) International Architecture Competition - The DHARAVI Project by Archdais 05 Area : 800 sq.m
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The aim of the competition is to develop a place making project that will act as a Centre for change and community empowerment, in the heart of Dharavi, that willbewhollyandtrulyownedbythepeoplethere.Thiswill be a project that has the potential to become an umbrella institution for initiating change in Dharavi from within. The aim of the competition is to use Architecture as a tool to enable social upliftment and arrive at changes that will actually have a catalytic impact on Dharavi. It is imperative that the design learns from the efficiency and resourcefulness that the people of Dharavi exhibit. It should be able to act as an icon for the people living there and the rest of the city and should help the people realize their short- and Long-term goals. The design must be scalable, moldable and flexible in use
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The DHARAVI Project
Like a rekindled flame in a patchwork house deep in Dharavi, Re-Dhara (we) is the medium for the revival of olden cultures in lasting milieus. As a recreation of the lost swampy islands of Dharavi, the community center hosts a variety of spaces for the upgradation of the community. From temporary galleries tented under the stilts, to theatres on the moundscape, to flexible spaces riddled across, Re-Dhara (we) is designed to showcase its ambivalent planning with the spaces on terraced slabs. The site creates opportunities by/for itself through the many spaces and landscape within. Infact, it seeks to engineer the very profession of recycling, as a physical manifestation of the architecture, that is, the junk gabion walls. The walls are nestled be tween the amoebic slabs as a reflection of the organic attitude of Dharavi’s architecture, also a construction by the people of Dhar- avi themselves. The spaces within are placed in conjunction either with the staircase within, or the terraces overlooking the city of Mumbai. Arraying across the spaces to the staircase to the landscape, it is all tied together with the earthed ramp circling like a literal ‘dhara’ and the coconut trees threading through. In its true essence, one can say that Re-Dhara(we) is and will be a spliting consequence of the set tenets of the- REuseofscraps,REcyclingofthejunk,REcreationofspaces, Renewal of nature and Rejuvenation of the community. will
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Area : 2930 sq.m
Samaya Gurukul: Primary Girls School & Women’s Vocational Training Centre
Competition by SOLAR DECATHLON INDIA
(Finalist in Round 3 of the competition and also selected as the most promising entry in the typology by real estate jury)
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Educational Building
The project is situated in the old town of Dhubri, in Assam’s westernmost corner, known as the “Land of Rivers.” To empower and educate women of all ages in Dhubri, the project was conceived, with a girl-centric design incorporated for this purpose. The building design considers the climate of Dhubri, with the vertical axis along the north influencing the mass design. What sets the project apart is its inclusion of various activities for women and its capacity to support flood victims during crises. The staggered classroom mass encourages children to engage in way-finding activities and games. The project’s future prospects include raising awareness about education in every household, making it a unique initiative. A semi-open play area has been introduced that offers glimpses of the sky and creates vibrant patterns on the ground. The rainwater pods resemble a tree trunk, serving as a playful element for children. Colorful glass panels on the staircase cast shadows of various shapes, subtly educating students about different shapes. A wall displaying challenging mathematical tables, with recurring exposure to the wall, helps children remember them subconsciously. The walls also feature engaging games like the abacus wall and stick wall. Elements like ramp and different types of facade and opening types include playful engagement. During breaks, mothers can participate in games with their children, fostering a bond between them. Overall, it provides a fun experience for everyone involved.
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