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Madhumitha.R
“Design is not just a visual thing... It is a thought process... It is a skill... Ultimately, design is a tool to enhance our humanity... It is a frame for life“ - Ilse Crawford
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Mad hu m i tha.r B. A r c h M a rg I n s t i tu t e o f D e s i g n a n d A rc h i t e c tu re S wa rn a b h o o m i 2012-2017 m e e t h. r a m e s h @ g m a i l. c o m +91 9789838507
e m p loym e n t
CADENCE ARC H ITECTS , B ANGALORE A r c h i t e c t O c t o b e r 2 0 1 7 - P r e s e n t Communication Manager Pro ject t yp o lo gy resid en t ial, co m m ercial, in st itut io n al Resp o n sib ilit ies PROJECT ARCHITECT - d esign d evelo p m en t t h rou gh all sta ges o f t h e p ro ject, tech n ical d rawin gs( arch itecture an d interior), Pro ject Co o rd in at io n. COMMUNICATION MANAGER- Co n ten t Gen erat ion Proofrea din g an d Ed it in g, Presen tat io n s, So cial Med ia Man a gem ent, Award an d Pub licat io n Co o rd ian t io n.
skills and Interests //Te amwo r k, Le a d e rsh i p, S tro n g Ad a pta bilit y, lea rn o n t h e fly
// Au toCa d, S ke tc h u p, R h i n o c e ro s 3 D ( g ra ssh o pper a n d ka n g a ro o ), VRay, Lum io n, Keysh ot, Rev i t (ba si c ), 3 d s M ax ( ba si c ). // P h oto sh o p ( S ti l l a n d A n i ma ti o n ), Illus tra to r, In desig n, Micro s o ft o ffice s uite.
sacred grove s, aurovi le V o l u n t e e r
Pro ject t yp es C o m m un it y h o usin g p ro ject On site h an d s- o n wo rk o n Sustain ab le Co n struc tion Techniqu es Resp o n sib ilit ies such as Ad o b e Co n struct io n, Brick m akin g, wall levellin g,Ru bble co llect io n an d b reakin g fo r reuse. Main ten an ce of th e exist in g co n struct io n site. Ho sp italit y o f t h e volu nteers at th e co n struct io n site.
D e s i g n n i d u k a a n, a h m e da b a d D e s i g n I n t e r n
// Las e r C u tti n g, M o d e l M a k i n g, Ha n d Dra ft in g, Illus tra t io n, Anim a t io n, Bo o k Desig n a n d Content Edi t i n g // Re a di n g, P ro d u c t De si gn a n d M u sic
honors
2weeks - May 2016
4 months - Jan2016 - April2016
Pro ject t yp es resid en t ial, co m m ercial, in st itut io n al, furn iture Invo lved fro m co n cept io n to d esign d evelo p m e nt sta ge. Resp o n sib ilit ies In ch arge o f creat in g d esign p ro p o sal d o cum en ts, in clu din g research, co n cept d ia gram s, tech n ical d rawin gs an d perspective ren d erin g.
m a n i f e s tat i o n o f f l u i d a r c h i t e c t u r e , d e l h i
2017
Pa r ti c i pa n t i n COA NATIONAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL THESIS
2014
I n d u stri a l Desig n NASA ‘14 sh o r t lis ted
2014
S i r Ra ta n Ta ta Educa t io n a l Trus t ( m um ba i) SCHOLARSHIP fo r a c a d e mi c exc ellen ce fo r t h e yea r 2013-14
A r c h i t e c t u r a l I n t e r n
6 months - June 2015 - Dec 2015
Pro ject t yp es Resp o n sib ilit ies
resid en t ial, in st itut io n al, web an d grap h ic d esign Design d evelo p m en t, creat in g co n struct io n d rawin gs, proj ect d o cum en tat io n an d p ub licat io n, creat in g p resentations for co m p et it io n s, web site in terfa ce d esign, grap h ic design, content writ in g an d ed it in g, co m p ilin g o ffice lo o kb o o k
j d s arc h i t e ct s, b an galo r e
2013
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S i r Ra ta n Ta ta Educa t io na l Trus t ( m um ba i) SCHOLARSHIP fo r a c a d e mi c exc ellen ce fo r t h e yea r 2012-13
R e s e a r c h I n t e r n
6 months - July 2014 - Jan 2015
Pro ject t yp es Ph D p ro ject assistan ce Co n cept io n to d esign d evelo p m en t sta ge. In ch arge of creatin g Resp o n sib ilit ies d esign p ro p o sal d o cum en t s, research, co n cept dia grams, tech n ical d rawin gs, p ersp ect ive ren d erin g an d content writin g an d ed it in g.
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ACADEMIC
PROFESSIONAL
MISCELLANEOUS
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0 1 t h e p e r i p h e r y w i t h i n
8
0 2 u r b a n r e t r o f i t t i n g
16
0 3 a v i a r y a r c h i t e c t u r e
28
04
34
n at i o n a l i n s t i t u t e o f wat e r s p o r t s
0 5 f u r n i t u r e d e s i g n
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0 6 g r a p h i c d e s i g n
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Th e
Periphery Within
Design of Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka
Can a building that meets rigorous security standards also have an aesthetic appeal? If so, at what cost? Modern embassy design revolves around this question. As security measures escalate, providing a design that associates with the public becomes a paradox. Embassies should set the tone for smooth engagement of two cultures. Architecture like every other art serves to express and keep world’s development in motion, taking care of the identity of the structure to be built. This design delves into the concept of symbolic representation of democratic virtues and the choice of an architectural idiom to represent India abroad. The research and analysis in this thesis also explores how the image, program, and site of an embassy can be used as instruments of policy to promote the representing nation’s political and social agenda.
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civic
administrative 9 8
7
F4
11
6 10
nawala bird sanctuar y
5
golf club canal
static
3
dynamic
4
SITE PLANNING KEY PLAN
Sri Lankan site planning principles of time, life and space are introduced in the design of the cultural park. The site is zoned in such a way that maximum use is made of the available views. The nawala bird sanctuar y, golf club land and the canal together render the site with excellent views.
2
1
DUAL AXIS
form
CIRCULATION
PROMENADE
1. ENTRY / EXIT 2. OSR 3. CANAL FRONT PROMENADE 4. CULTURAL PLAZA 5. NATIONAL PAVILLION 6. EMBASSY OFFICE COMPLEX 7. PLAZA 8. PARKING 9. SERVICES 10. CULTURAL LANDSCAPE 11. ALTERNATE PRIVATE ACCESS
CULTURAL LANDSCAPE
function
features
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B
C
D
10000
10000
E
F
10000
G
10000
10000
H
I
10000
J
10000
K
10000
L
10000
M
10000
4550
4550
1
1
AHU ROOM
CHW
FHC
1
FHC
DN UP
PHE SHAFT
PRESSURE SHAFT
ELECTRICAL SHAFT
PHE
COMM. SHAFT
ELEC.
COMM. SHAFT
ELECTRICAL SHAFT
20000
UP
2
32
1
32
CHW
DN
10000
10000
AHU ROOM
17
FRESH AIR SHAFT
FRESH AIR SHAFT
16
17
PROJECT AND MAINTANENCE DEPT. Server Room . Monitor Room . Cabinets . Work Desks . Meeting Room
A
16
BRIDGE FLOOR Kitchen . Cafeteria . Sports and Recreation Space . Exhibition Space . AV Room
FLOOR PLAN
20000
EXECUTIVE SECTION Cabinets . Work Desks Meeting Room . Conference Room
PHE SHAFT
PRESSURE SHAFT
2
SERVICE LIFT
HC.TOI
JANITOR
JANITOR
G.TOILET
L.TOILET
STAINED GLASS FEATURE
FHC
3
FHC
CLASSROOM PUBLIC LIFT LOBBY
AUDITORIUM
MARINE SECURITY GUARD
CLASSROOM
4
1
4
HC.TOI
JANITOR
STOREY SHELTER
9250
DN
32
G.TOILET
SERVICE LIFT
HC.TOI
STOREY SHELTER
17
8000
L.TOILET
L.TOILET
3
9250
PRESS AND INFORMATION Work Spaces . Cabinets Meeting Rooms . Conference Rooms . HR Offices Announcement Hall
G.TOILET
16
POLITICS AND SECURITY DEPT. Cabinets . Work Desks Meeting Room . Conference Room
8000
SERVICE LIFT
UP
8750
LOCKER ROOM
LOBBY WAITING AREA
5
5
SCREENING AREA
SCREENING AREA
48250
6
8000
LOBBY
8000
TOURISM, ECONOMY AND TRADE DEPT. Work Spaces . Cabinets Meeting Rooms . Conference Rooms . HR Offices
CLASSROOM
LOCKER ROOM
48250
DEFENCE, MILITARY, AIR , NAVY Cabinets . Work Desks Meeting Room . Conference Room
8750
CLASSROOM
CLASSROOM RECEPTION
6
RECEPTION
8000
UP
8000
LOBBY
7
LOBBY
8750
LOCKER ROOM
LOCKER ROOM
8
1250
8 LIBRARY STAFF LIFT LOBBY
MARINE SECURITY GUARD
9
9
MARINE SECURITY GUARD
FHC
PRESSURE SHAFT
ELECTRICAL SHAFT
COMM. SHAFT
COMM. SHAFT
FHC
CHW
PRESSURE SHAFT
8000 PHE SHAFT
17
AHU ROOM
16
17
AHU ROOM
11
FRESH AIR SHAFT
12
12
0mm
PROJECT AND MAINTANENCE DEPT Server Room . Monitor Room . Cabinets . Work Desks . Meeting Room
VISA DOCUMENT SUBMISSION AND VERIFICATION Waiting Area . Teller Windows . Storage . Work Spaces . Passport Collection Office
ELECTRICAL SHAFT
10000
FHC
32
1
10000
32
DN
VISA INTERVIEW Waiting Area . Teller Windows . Storage . Work Spaces . Information Center
G.TOILET
UP
CHW
FRESH AIR SHAFT
ADMINISTRATION DEPT. Cabinets . Work Desks Meeting Room . Conference Room
HC.TOI
L.TOILET
1
PHE SHAFT
JANITOR SERVICE LIFT
L.TOILET
16
8000
G.TOILET
20000
11
10
STOREY SHELTER
SERVICE LIFT
20000
STOREY SHELTER JANITOR
HC.TOI
DN
PUBLIC DIPLOMACY AND COUNSULAR SECTION Work Spaces . Cabinets Meeting Rooms . Conference Rooms
10
FHC
UP
OFFICE OF REGIONAL AFFAIRS Cabinets . Work Desks Meeting Room . Conference Room
8000
9250
EDUCATION AND CULTURE DEPT. Work Spaces . Cabinets Meeting Rooms . Conference Rooms . HR Offices Refuge Terrace
INTERPRETATION CENTER
7
8750
NCB AND AGRICULTURE Cabinets . Work Desks Meeting Room . Conference Room . Refuge Terrace
SCREENING AREA
SCREENING AREA
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
43900
MSG . Reception . Lobby +36900
INDIA PAVILLION Classrooms . Workshops Librar y . Auditorium
Waiting area . Interpretation Center . Reception Lobby . Locker room
EXPLODED VIEW
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10000mm
FACADE DESIGN
A
B
4550
C
5450
D
10000
J
60000
K
10000
L
5450
CONCRETE AND GLASS FINS FOR EXTERIOR
KINETIC FACADE FOR INTERIOR FACE
M
4550
43900
- alchemy of time and space. - 30x30 terracota panels. - takes advantage of the site’s natural wind speed plus the channelling effect created by the void space. - movement of panels adds dynamism to the otherwise static built environment. - constant movement makes the public space more engaging.
+36900
+32100
+27300
+22500
+17700
- changing orientation of fins gives a dynamic outlook and allows only diffused sunlight into the building, thus reducing solar heat gain. - reduced south light solar heat due to placement of service cores on the south of the building. - finned structure is receptive to the adjacent bird sanctuar y, with reduced use of glazing on the facade. - helps emphasise on the verticality of the building. - helps create a balance between the level of concealment and transparency.
+12900
+8100
e
+3300
+300
SYMBOLISM IN ARCHITECTURE - 5 SCALES OF IMPLEMENTATION
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Connecting surroundings
to
the
The national pavillion is a symbol of Indian timber joiner y techniques. The pavillion has a tensile form with a material outlook mutually compliment pure form of the space around it.
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fluid rigid that the built
Connecting building
the
whole
Spatial connection between floors
Spatial definition within a floor
Accessor y elements
A timber contoured feature wall runs through the entire east wing of the office complex.
The visa section in the west wing holds a funnelling stained glass structure piercing through the floors below.
A doubly curved brick wall defines the interpretation area at the entrance of the west wing.
Native Indian Techniques like Dhokra for handrails and door knobs and traditional fabric are introduced to accentuate the Indian emotion of the space.
The feature holds 29 strips of timber that are carved with the wood craftmanship techniques of the 29 states of India.
They filter coloured light through the floors, thereby enlightening the entire space around it.
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The fluid wall waves at different heights and moments enriching the spacial narrative along it length.
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t e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n n e t w o r k
north
urban retrofitting Analysis and Design of P.H Road and its surroundings.
Increasing levels of population growth currently challenge Chennai’s high density, horizontal, suburban form to fold inward and build upon itself in new ways and the city has embraced transit oriented development (TOD) as a strategy for accommodating this new growth at even higher densities. This project explores urban design futures through the lens of the TOD and aims to create a site specific model. It also studies the potential of urban design and urban housing to weave vacant lands, their urban context and the urban communities surrounding them. An effort is made to reduce social polarization, blur the physical boundary of public housing, and make the neighborhood a desirable place to live. The first half of this project focuses on a background study and provides a concise analysis of the issues to be addressed on the site. The second half provides design guidelines for future development and an urban design for the site area.
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150
TELECOM TOWERS
URDPFI DEVIATION
TELECOM DISTRIBUTION BOX
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MAIN DISTRIBUTION FRAME
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otteri nallah canal
nelson manickam road
north north
north
chennai metropolitan area kilpauk water works
residential
multi storey building Max height Front Setback Side Setback Plot Coverage Plot Extent Parking
: 60m ( RW : 18 ) , >60m ( RW :30 ) : 7m : 7m : 40-50% : 1500-2500 sq mt : Subjective
commercial
coovam
coovam
Max height Front Setback Side Setback Plot Coverage Plot Extent Parking ( > 50sqm)
Max height Front Setback Side Setback Plot Coverage Plot Extent Parking ( > 50sqm)
: G+1 / Stilt +2 : 4.5m : 1.5m : 70% (max) : 80 sq m : 1car , 1 bike
river
river
: G+1 / Stilt +2 : 4.5m : 1.5m : 70% (max) : 80 sq mt : 1car , 1 bike for every 50 sqm
EDUCATION PRE PRIMARY
PRIMARY
150
DRAINAGE NETRWORK
SECTOR 1
POPULATION DENSITY
5
DISCHARGE M
OF RAIN WATER
0
M
PRIMARY 1 0
1
150
INTEGRATED
6
8
3
PRIMARY
3 3
INTEGRATED
3
2
2 1
5
8
13
9
8
15
OTTERI NALLAH
COOVAM RIVER
PUZHAL LAKE
STUDY AREA
KILPAUK PLANT
PUMPING STATIONS
PURIFICATION
TREATMENT PLANT
SECONDARY
3
1
STORAGE
0 - 0.5 mts
SECTOR 1
0.5 - 1 mts
SECTOR 2
SECTOR 3
COLLECTOR DRAINS
1
1 1
5
5
ARTERIAL DRAINS
DISTRIBUTION
shenoy nagar - 2.3 ml anna nagar - 2.2 ml aminjikarai - 1.9 ml
1 - 1.5 mts 2 - 2.5 mts
SEWAGE PUMPING STATIONS
collection - transmission - purification
PRE PRIMARY
4
1
SECONDARY
WATER DISTRIBUTION STATIONS
transmission - purification - distribution
Healthcare
2010’S
extent of rain water stagnation
0
SECTOR 3
PRE PRIMARY
3 3
SECONDARY
INTEGRATED
ARTERIAL DRAIN 1950’S
4
2
PRIMARY 2
YEAR
OTHER PROFESSIONAL COLLEGES
REHABILITATION CENTER
DIAGNOSTIC CENTER
SECTOR 2
PRE PRIMARY
2
COLLECTOR DRAIN
FEEDER DRAIN 55
MEDICAL COLLEGE
ENGINEERING
GENERAL
Education
OF
COOUM
120
MULTI SPECIALITY
INTERMEDIATE
POLYCLINIC
hierarchy of drains -drainage network WIDTH
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HEALTHCARE
150
FLOOD AFFECTED AREAS
89 %
INTEGRATED
SECONDARY
COLLEGE
TECHNICAL CENTER
0 0
koyambedu & kilpauk
2 3
kodungaiyur
north
(dumping site)
north
north
Road Width : 18 - 25 m
nungambakam (transfer site)
Special Building : Subjective, Refer DCR
230kv kilpauk sub station 230kv kilpauk sub station
DEVIATIONS Both the sampled areas do not have the required standards for parking. Structures on both the areas occupy maximum plot coverage permitted. Both the areas have structures which have less deviation from the side set back standards with no front setback. TEMPLE
0
150
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS
COMPARING USAGE AND Substation
RING MAIN UNITS
0
DISTRIBUTION STATION
generation - transmission distribuition
capacity
150
CHURCH
LIBRARY
MOSQUE
COMMUNITY HALL
PLAYGROUND
PARK
GARBAGE BINS
DISPOSAL OF WASTE ON ROADS
COMPARING required and available infrastructure
solid waste disposal flow
SUPPLY USAGE
230KV
40,000 SUBSTATIONS
6
KALPAKKAM
2012
2013
2014
2015
110KV
20,000
SECTOR 1
SECTOR 2
SECTOR 3 37
10,000
22
33KV AREA AVAILABLE
Sector 3
50%
30%
DISPOSAL AT KUDANGAIYUR 19
parking
13
AREA REQUIRED
TEMPLE
key plan
CHURCH
MOSQUE
PLAYGROUND
LIBRARY
COMMUNITY HALL
PARK
11KV TRANSFORMERS
DRAINAGE NETWORK MAP
ELECTRICITY NETWORK MAP
EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE MAP
WATER SUPPLY MAP
SOCIO-CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE MAP
WASTE DISPOSAL MAP
heights
The structure, amenities and infrastructure of the given area were studied through mapping and sampling methods. The analysis and derivations from this data as well as the socio-cultural data were used to propose retrofit strategies for the site
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The pulla avenue and the poonamallee high road fall under the continuous building area. Hence, there is significant difference in the scale of structures present in both the areas, even though they have the same road width of 18m. Also plot extents are very small preventing the structures from growing vertically.. The structures along the poonamallee high road are very densely packed and do not have any breathing space
RECYCLE / REUSE
110KV
20%
Sector 2
ANALYSIS AND INFERENCE
38
2016
visual study of rmu distribution Sector 1
DCR DEVIATION CHART
HOUSEHOLD WASTE
53
TRANSFER SITE AREA (SQM)
230KV KILPAUK SUB STATION 2011
21
55
30,000
KORATHUR
YEAR
10 23
57
SURGE IN USAGE
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coverage
SCOPE
other setbacks
front setback
The development along this road has reached the saturation point such that further development can happen only if there is a change in the rules of dcr. Considering the scope for multistorey buildings in the area, its can be seen that its being currently under used. Hence a change in dcr rules is required to remove the continuous building area along this road and group the plots to form bigger plots so that further vertical development becomes possible.
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PROPOSALS
MASTER PLAN
C O O V A M C O O V A M
Based on the swot the main issues to be addressed are : 1. Traffic congession at intersections 2.River Coovam is not looked upon as an asset
P.H ROAD INTERSECTIONS
cycle track parking service lane
3.Transit stations house an average of 50 bus numbers which calls for the redesign of transit stations and the systems involved to reduce the congession hence caused 4.Redesign of Aminjikarai market as an achoring element in the locality
pedestrian bulb-outs for street vending
UNDERPASS RESTORATION
5.Lack of street elements calls for the reconstruction of the road stretch along with the expansion of road. The Anna arch is the primary anchoring landmark in the location. The current proposal and execution of the two flyovers and underbridge will have a huge impact on the circulation at the Anna Arch - N.M Road Node.
median landscape aminjikarai market (redesigned) pulla avenue-p.h.road intersection
P U L L A
A V E N U E
HOUSING DESIGN pedestrian bulb-out for street vending continuous tree line street lighting footpath
cycle parking
AMINJIKARAI MARKET REDESIGN
street vending/ commercial spillover housing proposal
raised giveway junction
L A K S H M I
T A L K I E S
R O A D
P.H ROAD RECONSTRUCTION tollgate bus stop
The structures removed as a part of road expansion shall be incorporated on the other side of P.H road taking advantage of the unrestricted ht. norm as per 2026 dcr norms
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raised giveway junction through service lane 0
50M
median break
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landscape
INTERSECTIONS
STREET DESIGN ELEMENTS Right of Way - 33.5m
MAJOR INTERSECTIONS
1
2.5
10
1
10
.5 2.5
2 .5 2
2.5
carriageway
parking
median
buffer/landscape
raised giveway with 2-wheeler access
curb
cycle track
pedestrian crossing
service lane
footpath
pedestrian and cycle boulevards
1
for improved safety
1:6 access ramp cycle crossing Cyc list Mobility
pedestrian refuges
continuous tree line
P ublic T r a n spor t Mobility
with bioswales designed to capture, treat, and infiltrate stormwater runoff as it moves downstream.
3 lane carriageway
Side Track
Side Track
Bu ses
Bu ses
Controlled
S ign a lisa tion
with appropriate markings as specified in details S ign a l Cyc le 1
median
2
3
storm water collector with catchpits at regular interval.
INTERSECTIONS OF MAJOR
street lighting 10m high for carriageway illumination. 32m spacing
3 lane carriageway with appropriate markings as specified in details
pedestrian bulb-outs for street vending 32m
padestrian pathway extended by 2 m to facilitate street vending
curb
pedestrian and cycle boulevards for improved safety
cycle speed breaker raised giveway opening into highway pedestrian refuges
shoulder
Cyc list Mobility
service lane
P ublic T r a n spor t Mobility
on street parking
Side Track
Side Track
Bu ses
Bu ses
No Signalisation
S ign a lisa tion
green buffer 0.5m green buffer to prevent parking spill into cycle track 12m
cycle track
MINOR INTERSECTIONS street lighting 4.5m high for foothpath and cycle track illumination
drainage manholes/catchpit
m
drainage catchpits and manholes aligned along parking zone
bus stop
raised giveway opening into service lane landscape
to define the turning radii and to prevent parking near intersections
cycle speed breaker
Cyc list Mobility
landscape bulb-out 0
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P ublic T r a n spor t Mobility
10m
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Side Track
Side Track
Bu ses
Bu ses
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APARTMENT CLUSTER PLAN
HOUSING DESIGN
view of lake
proposed line for built up
proposed builtup footprint
built up block zoning
sun path
e
spin
wind path
osr and future expansion
s erv iced a p a rtments
line with maximum views site access
N`
1
2
3
s tudio a p a rtments
4
s ub- sq u a re com mu nity sp a ce in the first f loor a nd OTS in u p p er f loors
MASTER PLAN OVERLAY
s erv ices - s ta irca se - eleva tor - common toilet - s tora ge - electrica l a nd d a ta sha ft
T he r oads , g reen be l t s , c i r c u lat i o n path s , and t he bu i l t u p i n t e r ac t t o c r e ate coh es s i ve s pac e s t hat le ad from one to anoth er
blo c k mas s i n g
par k i n g m ai n street lan ds c ape s o ft lan ds c ape loun ge
har d lan ds c ape future expansion 4 acres
s ub street s i t e c i r c u lat i o n s ub- sq u a re com mu nity sp a ce in the first f loor a nd OTS in u p p er f loors
OSR 4022 sqm
s i t e bo u n dar y SITE 13.92 ACRES
0
DEGREE OF OPENNESS
10m
ACCESS ROUTES WITHIN A CLUSTER CLOSED
T he c lus te rs are approa c h ed f r o m t he main s quare (o pe n sp a c e) wh ic h lead s to th e s ub- s qua r es ( sem i open space ) w ith in th e c lust er wh ic h f u r t her le ads to th e clo sed a p a r t ment s pace s th ro ugh a g r a d ua l p r ocess io n. He n ce th er e is a gr a d u al tran s itio n be t ween v a r io us spa c es al lo w ing varie d ex p er ienc es
OPEN
E ac h c l us te r re s e mble s a lo c a lit y wit h a main s tre e t, s ub st r eet , a c c ess p oint and co mmun ity sp a c es SERVICE CORE MAIN SPINE SUB STREETS
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SOUTH ELEVATION OF BLOCK 1 SOUTH ELEVATION OF BLOCK 1
first floor p la n
INDIVIDUAL MODULE PLANS 0
10m
circulation loop
grou nd floor p la n
ST UD I O APART MENTS
L IG APAR TME NTS
SERVICE A PA R T M E N T S
MIG A PA R T M E N T S
HI G A PA R TM EN TS
EW S A PA R TM EN TS
VILLA P LOTS
ar ea - 30. 80 s qm
a r ea - 4 6 . 26 sq m
ar e a - 1 0 9 .4 3 s qm
ar e a - 87 .5 9 s qm
area - 119. 25 s qm
area - 30 . 80 s qm
a rea - 200 sq m
no of un its - 60
no o f unit s - 1 78
no of units - 20
no of units - 168
no of uni ts - 7 2
no of uni ts - 64
no of u nits - 20
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av i a ry a rc h i t e ct u r e Reactivating Ecosensitive Landscapes using Tensegrity Structures
Birds are an invaluable part of our shared heritage in cities, wilderness, and even in domestic settings. They are not only delightful to observe, classify, and photograph but also indicators of our natural and cultural health. However, urbanization and humans’ need for space are continually increasing, thus leaving little room for avian habitat. This project tries to address these issues and provide a hospitable habitat for the species using tensegrity structures. Tensegrity is a relatively new principle (50 years old) based on the use of isolated components in compression inside a net of continuous tension, in such a way that the compressed members (usually bars or struts) do not touch each other and the prestressed tensioned members (usually cables or tendons) delineate the system spatially. The project aims to prove the application of such an atypical structure in ecosensitive architecture.
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CONCEPT AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT T he i n t e n t o f t he de s i g n i s to bui ld a s o l u t i o n fo r ac hi e v i n g lar g e e xpans e w i th mi n i mu m s t r u c t u r e fo r a B I R D AVI A R Y. T E N S E G R I T Y ST R U C T U R E i s an i de al s oluti on w he r e t he e n t i r e s t r u c t u r e is bas ed on s i mple pu r e t e n s i o n an d com pres s i on m em bers . T he de s i g n i s de r i ve d fr o m th e bas i c i c o s ahe dr o n t e n s e g r i t y mo du le, w i th each o f t he s t r u t s r e plac e d by rectag ular fr ame s , fi g u r at i ve l y fr ami n g t h e v i ew s of th e av i ary
i c osa hedro n
C oncept m odels s h ow i ng th e de velop ment of a simp le i cos ah edron m odule by m odi f ying the comp ression memb ers. Th e end res ult i s a com plex w eb with the a b ility to d efine s pace.
r epla c i n g s truts w ith f r a mes
c onc ept s ke tch ex p la i n in g th e vie w
sou t h e le vatio n
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n o r t h e le vat i o n
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PLANS P la nni n g is do n e at 3 L ev els - t he low e s t le ve l h o uses t h e f light le s s and w ate r bir d s. - T he f irs t le ve l at 7. 5m h eig h t has a vie w ing gal le ry a nd walk ways le adin g to the st a i r way to th e s e co nd lev el.
EAST WEST SECTION
- T he Se co n d le ve l h o uses a p a t h way and a cafe te r ia spa c e. T he t wo le ve ls are o ver la id suc h t ha t t he vie w s are no t b lo c ked b y eac h o th e r
Pla n a t Level +3 m
s h ow i ng th e v ari ous h ei g h ts prov i ded f or th e publi c and th e bi rds . th e h ori zontal f ram es act as nes ti ng s paces f or th e bi rds , h ence enh anci ng th e f uncti on of th e s tructure to th e us er’s needs .
P lan at Level + 8 m
T he f r ame s are made of Po wd er c oat ed galvanis e d s te e l ex t r usio n s an d s te e l ca b le c over ed w ith s po ngy in sula t io n ma t er i al to pre ve n t inj ur y. Th e f loor slabs re s t o n th e st eel f r a mes ( co mpre s s io n ) wh ic h a r e suppo rte d by th e c a b les (t ensi on). Th e e n tire s truc t ur e is c la d with s ynth e tic me sh in or der to co n tain to s pe c ies wit hi n
NORTH SOUTH SECTION Pla n a t L evel + 1 1 m
Top view of s it e Th e v i s i tors g et a v i ew of th e bi rds at th ree lev els . Th e low es t lev el i s th e g round lev el f ollow ed by th e s econd and th i rd lev el at 7 . 5m ( tw o f loor h ei g h t) and 10 . 5m ( th ree f loor h ei g h t)res pecti v ely. 0
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N at i o n a l i n s t i t u t e f o r wat e r s p o r t s , g o a A Holistic Water Sports Facility designed by M:OFA Studios, Delhi
Being one of its kind of an institute in Asia, the project has ben designed to strive a dynamic relationship between the sports player and the sea through its architectural language and spaces.It was commissioned in 2010 to M:OFA Studios through an international competition organised by NIWS-GSIDC, Goa. The NIWS has been setup by the Minstry of Tourism as an ‘apex’ body for training, education, consultancy and research to usher in an era of leisure-water sporting segment in the country. The design brief stated the development of NIWS as an Iconic building. The articulation of the temporary yet adventurous moment or a passage in time between the surfers setting foot into the sea to setting foot out of it, forms the Architecture of the Building.
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hostel block
9
0
common block
administration block
academic block 0
30m
MASTER PLAN
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND SITE PLAN
Ha vi ng its o n ly campus in Ind ia , t h e Na t io na l Inst it ut e o f Wat er S po rts ( NIWS ) is d esig ned a s a d yna m ic sp a c e w i t h c r est a n d tro ugh s ymbo lic o f t h e sea wa v es t h a t t wist an d knot eve ry s urfe r in to it s f o ld . Th e int er na l sp a c es a r e a r r a ng e d in a l in e ar fash io n wit h a n o r ient a io n t h a t s t r i v e s t o ma x imi s e th e vie w s an d v ent illa t io n. Th e d esig n st r iv es t o b a la nce e nviro nme ntal r esp o nsib ilit y wit h o c c up a nt co mfo r t a nd climate co n tro l . Air c ir c ula t io n a nd c o o ling is a chi e ve d t hr ough puncture s in the p er ip h er a l wa lls a nd r o o f slab. T he new i nfras tructure aims t o h o no ur t h e r eq uest s f o r t r a i n i n g a nd m anage me nt co ur ses o n t h e v a r ied f ield s o f wa t e r s po r t s f r om a ll o ve r th e co un t r y, wit h st a t e o f a r t f a c ilit ies. W hi le practicing as an int er n a t ( M OFA St ud io s) , I wa s a ssi gned to pre pare arc h it ec t ur a l GFC wo r king d r a wi n g s fo r t he r oof s tructure as well a s t h e p la ns f o r t h e b uild ing . I w as a lso a s s ign e d to pre par e p r esent a t io ns f o r c o m p et it ion s w hi c h have h e l pe d me co mpr eh end t h e d esig n f r o m c o nc ept u al st a ge to e xe cutio n s tag e. Also , t h e p r o c ess o f p r ep a r i n g c onst r uctio n draw in gs f o r suc h a d yna m ic p r ojec t ex p o s e d me t o gr eat arch ite cture det a iling .
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KEY PLAN 1. Security 2. Staff Quarters 3. Existing Structure 4. Silt removal Chamber 5. Rain water collection pond 6. Foot Bridge 7. Water channels 8. Swimming pool 9. Boat House 10.Green Areas 11.Jetty 12. parking
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10m
BLOCK 2 GROUND FLOOR PLAN
balcony
tutorial rooms
2m wide corridor
guest suite
toilet
guest suite warden’s residence
aluminium louvers
5365
2700
5365
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ON SITE PHOTOS
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5000mm
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DEFINING INDIVIDUAL STRUTS
L2 L3 L1
L4
MOD19
FABRICATION OF INDIVIDUAL MODULES MOD19
MOD19
MOD19
MOD19
MOD19
MOD19
MOD19
MOD19
SEGMENTATION
PLAN FOR CORTEN SCREEN PANELS 300
750
750
CORTEN STEEL PANEL FACADE DETAIL
300
0
balcony
bedroom
2000mm
50 mm dia. MS pipe railing 25 mm thk GRC panel as/ spec. 1.6 mm thk & 1700 x 750 mm size corten steel panelling as/ spec.
ELEVATION 109
DESIGN OPTIMISATION
75 x 75 mm size MS pipe @ both edge of corten steel
108
AE
Galvalume panel double roof system
+ 6500
corten steel square tube of size 250 x 250mm
LEVEL
100 x 50mm size corten steel pipe every 1.8m c/c
bedroom
+ 4100
600 x 100mm size corten steel plate
LEVEL + 3500
ROOF STRUCTURE FABRICATION bedroom
1. E a ch mo dule is mar ked wit h a lo c a l o r ig in a nd t he i r x , y , z c o-ordinate s . (e . g. in c a se o f M OD -1 3 L o c a l o r ig in is – ( x = 0 , y =0, z =0) and a me m b er junc t io n c o o r d ina t e a s P ( x = 1 2 2 2 , Y=2308, z=499) 2. N o w e ach me mbe r is d im ensio ned sep a r a t ely wit h a t ag ma r ked o n e ach o f its sid e. 3. No w e ach me mbe r will b e f a b r ic a t ed sep a r a t ely w i t h t heir name tags marke d o n it . ( In c a se o f AI, A a nd I s ho u ld b e ma rke d o n th e ir re sp ec t iv e sid es. 4. Af te r fabricatio n o f h e m em b er s, ea c h o f t h em wi l l be weld ed ke e pin g th e ir b a se p o int a s t h e c ent r e o f t h e z - c o o r di nat es 5. E ach mo dule w ill b e t h er ea f t er weld ed wit h t h eir adj ac e n t modu le o n s ite w ith th e h eig h t t a ken f r o m t h e m a st er plan .
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outside
+ 500
LEVEL ± 0
ROAD LEVEL
- 2400
PARKING LEVEL - 3000
NATURAL SITE LEVEL
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SIDE ELEVATION
FRONT ELEVATION
b
c
c
a
a
PLAN
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SECTION AA
Furniture design A Series of Furniture Designed for a Residence in Surat by Design Ni Dukaan, Ahmedabad
This side table was a part of a series of furniture custom designed for a residence in Surat. Repitition of a delicate element and a peacock inspired colour palette gave direction to the pieces designed. A lot of stress was given in acheiving the perfect colour and edge details of the designed elements.The brief demanded a simple yet elegant piece for the living room. The colours and textures of the Chevron pattern and the teak base compliment the brass legs. While practicing as an intern in Design Ni Dukaan, I was assigned to prepared drawings and 3D visuals for the approved designs. Regular visits to the workshop helped me understand the level of detail that goes into every piece.
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mind body soul
graphic design
graphic design
Branding
Posters RASHTRAPATHI BHAVAN A cover poster designed for an artice on Nunc., an Architectural Magazine.The article was about the role of architecture in establishing the power and significance of a building
PERSONAL BRANDING
MAHAMUDHRA YOGA -YOGA TRAINING CENTER
CONECTIGO -PICKUP AND DROP SERVICE APP
CRITICARE SOLUTIONS -A PHARMA PRODUCT COMPANY
CAFE YOGA KOLAM Poster designed for an article on Nunc Magazine. Its represents the relationship between traditional and modern Indian art. It talks about the role of Indian culture in developing art amongst the common public.
CHAUFFER SERVICE -A CHENNAI BASED CHAUFFER APP
SRI YANTRA Poster for a brochure of a residential vedic school in chennai.It is a modern take on the traditional Sri Yantra pattern
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“To provide meaningful architecture is not to parody history but to articulate it.” - Daniel Libeskind
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furniture
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graphic
mind body soul
CONECTIGO -PICKUP AND DROP SERVICE APP
CAFE YOGA
CRITICARE SOLUTIONS -A PHARMA PRODUCT COMPANY
CHAUFFER SERVICE -A CHENNAI BASED CHAUFFER APP
architecture
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PERSONAL BRANDING
MAHAMUDHRA YOGA -YOGA TRAINING CENTER
Madhumitha Ramesh B. A r c h
m e e t h. r a m e s h @ g m a i l. c o m +91 9789838507