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architecture
Madhumitha.R
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“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 of life“ - Ilse Crawford
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Mad hu m i tha.r R e g. N o. - CA / 2 0 1 8 /1 0 2 3 7 0
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 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 7 - 8.0 6 CGPA m e e t h. r a m e s h @ g m a i l. c o m +91 9789838507
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, M icro s o ft o ffice s uite. // Las e r C u tti n g, M o d e l Ma k i n g, H a n d Dra ft in g, Illus tra t io n, Anim a t io n, Bo o k Desig n a n d C ontent Edi t i n g // Re a di n g, Pro d u c t De si gn a n d M u sic
honors
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2017
Pa r ti c i pa n t i n COA NATIONAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECT URAL THESIS
2014
I n d u s tri 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 excellen ce fo r t h e yea r 2013-14
2013
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 excellen ce fo r t h e yea r 2012-13
e mp l o y m e n t
C ADEN C E AR C HITE C TS , B ANGALORE S e n i o r 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 Proj ect typol ogy re si den t i a l,c o m m e rc i a l,i n s t i tu t i o n a l Responsi bi l i ti e s SENIOR ARCHITECT - d e si g n d eve l o p m e n t t h ro u g h a l l s ta g e s o f th e pro je c t, c l i e n t i n te ra c t i o n, te c h n i c a l a rc h i te c tu re a n d i n te ri o r drawin g s, P ro je c t C o o rd i n a t i o n. COMMUNICATION MANAGER - C o n te n t G e n e ra t i o n P ro o fre a d i n g an d Ed i t i n g, P re s e n ta t i o n s, S o c i a l M e d i a M a n a g e m e n t, Awa rd an d P u b l i c a t i o n C o o rd i n a t i o n.
sacred grove s, aurovi le V o l u n t e e r
2weeks - May 2016
Proj ect type s Responsi bi l i ti e s
C omm u n i t y h o u si n g p ro je c t O n si te h a n d s - o n wo r k o n S u s ta i n a b l e C o n s tr u c t i o n Te c h n i q u e s such a s Ad o b e C o n s tr u c t i o n, Bri c k m a k i n g, wa l l l eve l l i n g,Ru b b l e col l e c t i o n a n d b re a k i n g fo r re u s e. M a i n te n a n c e o f t h e ex i sti n g c o n s tr u c t i o n si te. H o s p i ta l i t y o f t h e vo l u n te e rs a t t h e con str u c t i o n si te.
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
4 months - Jan2016 - April2016
Project type s re si den t i a l,c o m m e rc i a l,i n s t i tu t i o n a l,fu rn i tu re I nvolve d fro m c o n c e pt i o n to d e si g n d eve l o p m e n t s ta g e. Resp onsibi l i t i e s I n ch a rg e o f c re a t i n g d e si g n p ro p o s a l d o c u m e n t s, i n c l u d i n g re se a rc h, c o n c e pt d i a g ra m s, te c h n i c a l d raw i n g s a n d p e rs p e c t i ve re n de ri n 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 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
Proj ect type s Responsi bi l i ti e s
re si den t i a l,i n s t i tu t i o n a l,we b a n d g ra p h i c d e si g n De si gn d eve l o p m e n t, c re a t i n g c o n s tr u c t i o n d raw i n g s, p ro je c t docum e n ta t i o n a n d p u b l i c a t i o n, c re a t i n g p re s e n ta t i o n s fo r comp e t i t i o n s,we b si te i n te r fa c e d e si g n, g ra p h i c d e si g n, c o n te n t wri t i n g a n d e d i t i n g, c o m p i l i n g o f f i c e l o o k b o o k
j d s arc h i t e ct s, b an galo r e R e s e a r c h I n t e r n
6 months - July 2014 - Jan 2015
Proj ect type s Responsi bi l i ti e s
Ph D p ro je c t a ssi s ta n c e C on ce pt i o n to d e si g n d eve l o p m e n t s ta g e. I n c h a rg e o f c re a t i n g de si g n p ro p o s a l d o c u m e n t s, re s e a rc h, c o n c e pt d i a g ra m s, te chn i c a l d raw i n g s, p e rs p e c t i ve re n d e ri n g a n d c o n te n t wri t i n g an d e d i t i n g.
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A C ADE M I C
P RO F ESSIONAL
M IS C ELLANEO U S
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 S M V IT LI B RARY
42
0 6 fu r n i t u r e d e s i g n
48
0 7 g r a p h i c d e s i g n
50
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The
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
static
dynamic
form
function
features
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9 8
7
F4
11
6 10
nawala bird sanctuar y
5
golf club canal 3
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.
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1
DUAL AXIS
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
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EXECUTIVE SECTION Cabinets . Work Desks Meeting Room . Conference Room BRIDGE FLOOR Kitchen . Cafeteria . Sports and Recreation Space . Exhibition Space . AV Room
PROJECT AND MAINTANENCE DEPT. Server Room . Monitor Room . Cabinets . Work Desks . Meeting Room
POLITICS AND SECURITY DEPT. Cabinets . Work Desks Meeting Room . Conference Room
PRESS AND INFORMATION Work Spaces . Cabinets Meeting Rooms . Conference Rooms . HR Offices Announcement Hall
DEFENCE, MILITARY, AIR , NAVY Cabinets . Work Desks Meeting Room . Conference Room
TOURISM, ECONOMY AND TRADE DEPT. Work Spaces . Cabinets Meeting Rooms . Conference Rooms . HR Offices
NCB AND AGRICULTURE Cabinets . Work Desks Meeting Room . Conference Room . Refuge Terrace
EDUCATION AND CULTURE DEPT. Work Spaces . Cabinets Meeting Rooms . Conference Rooms . HR Offices Refuge Terrace
OFFICE OF REGIONAL AFFAIRS Cabinets . Work Desks Meeting Room . Conference Room
PUBLIC DIPLOMACY AND COUNSULAR SECTION Work Spaces . Cabinets Meeting Rooms . Conference Rooms
ADMINISTRATION DEPT. Cabinets . Work Desks Meeting Room . Conference Room
VISA INTERVIEW Waiting Area . Teller Windows . Storage . Work Spaces . Information Center
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
MSG . Reception . Lobby INDIA PAVILLION Classrooms . Workshops Librar y . Auditorium
Waiting area . Interpretation Center . Reception Lobby . Locker room
EXPLODED VIEW
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FLOOR PLAN
A
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
10000
10000 CHW
FHC
1
FHC
DN
DN UP
PHE SHAFT
PRESSURE SHAFT
ELECTRICAL SHAFT
PHE
COMM. SHAFT
ELEC.
COMM. SHAFT
ELECTRICAL SHAFT
20000
20000
32
1
32
CHW
AHU ROOM
UP
2
17
AHU ROOM
16
17
16
FRESH AIR SHAFT
FRESH AIR SHAFT
PHE SHAFT
PRESSURE SHAFT
2
G.TOILET
L.TOILET
L.TOILET
SERVICE LIFT
HC.TOI
JANITOR
JANITOR
3
G.TOILET
L.TOILET
STAINED GLASS FEATURE
3
9250
FHC
CLASSROOM PUBLIC LIFT LOBBY
AUDITORIUM
MARINE SECURITY GUARD
CLASSROOM
4
1
4
HC.TOI
JANITOR
STOREY SHELTER
FHC
16
9250
DN
32
G.TOILET
SERVICE LIFT
HC.TOI
STOREY SHELTER
17
8000
8000
SERVICE LIFT
UP
CLASSROOM
LOCKER ROOM
8750
8750
CLASSROOM
LOCKER ROOM
LOBBY WAITING AREA
5
5
48250
48250
6
8000
8000
LOBBY
SCREENING AREA
SCREENING AREA
CLASSROOM RECEPTION
6
RECEPTION
UP
8000
8000
SCREENING AREA
SCREENING AREA
INTERPRETATION CENTER LOBBY
7
7
LOBBY
8750
8750
LOCKER ROOM
LOCKER ROOM
8
1250
8 LIBRARY STAFF LIFT LOBBY
MARINE SECURITY GUARD
9
MARINE SECURITY GUARD
FHC
FHC
PRESSURE SHAFT
ELECTRICAL SHAFT
HC.TOI
L.TOILET
COMM. SHAFT
COMM. SHAFT
G.TOILET
ELECTRICAL SHAFT
PRESSURE SHAFT
PHE SHAFT
17
AHU ROOM
16
17
AHU ROOM
CHW
11
10000
10000
FHC
32
1
DN
32
UP
FHC
DN
CHW
1
PHE SHAFT
JANITOR SERVICE LIFT
L.TOILET
16
8000 20000
G.TOILET
UP
11
10
STOREY SHELTER
SERVICE LIFT
8000
STOREY SHELTER JANITOR
HC.TOI
20000
10
8000
9250
9
FRESH AIR SHAFT
FRESH AIR SHAFT
12
12
0mm
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+36900
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10000mm
A
B
4550
C
5450
D
10000
J
60000
K
10000
L
5450
M
4550
43900
+36900
+32100
+27300
+22500
+17700
+12900
+8100
+3300
+300
SYMBOLISM IN ARCHITECTURE - 5 SCALES OF IMPLEMENTATION
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.
FACADE DESIGN
CONCRETE AND GLASS FINS FOR EXTERIOR
KINETIC FACADE FOR INTERIOR FACE - 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.
- 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.
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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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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
0
150
TELECOM TOWERS
URDPFI DEVIATION
TELECOM DISTRIBUTION BOX
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MAIN DISTRIBUTION FRAME
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v
otteri nallah canal
north north
north
kilpauk water works
coovam
coovam
river
river 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
nungambakam (transfer site)
230kv kilpauk sub station 230kv kilpauk sub station
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
YEAR
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
21
55 38
AREA (SQM)
TRANSFER SITE
20,000
SECTOR 1
SECTOR 2
SECTOR 3
RECYCLE / REUSE
2016
visual study of rmu distribution
110KV
110KV
37 10,000
Sector 1
20%
Sector 3
50%
Sector 2
30%
HOUSEHOLD WASTE
53
30,000
KORATHUR
230KV KILPAUK SUB STATION
10 23
57
SURGE IN USAGE
22
33KV AREA AVAILABLE
DISPOSAL AT KUDANGAIYUR 19
13
AREA REQUIRED
TEMPLE
key plan
CHURCH
MOSQUE
PLAYGROUND
LIBRARY
COMMUNITY HALL
PARK
11KV TRANSFORMERS
DRAINAGE NETWORK MAP
EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE MAP
WATER SUPPLY MAP
ELECTRICITY NETWORK MAP
SOCIO-CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE MAP
WASTE DISPOSAL MAP 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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nelson manickam road
chennai metropolitan area 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 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
: G+1 / Stilt +2 : 4.5m : 1.5m : 70% (max) : 80 sq mt : 1car , 1 bike for every 50 sqm
Road Width : 18 - 25 m Special Building : Subjective, Refer DCR
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.
DCR DEVIATION CHART
ANALYSIS AND INFERENCE 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
parking
heights
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 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
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
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.
HOUSING DESIGN
AMINJIKARAI MARKET REDESIGN
P.H ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
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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MASTER PLAN
C O O V A M C O O V A M
cycle track parking service lane
pedestrian bulb-outs for street vending
median landscape aminjikarai market (redesigned) pulla avenue-p.h.road intersection
P U L L A
A V E N U E
pedestrian bulb-out for street vending continuous tree line street lighting footpath
cycle parking 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
tollgate bus stop
raised giveway junction through service lane 0
50M
median break
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STREET DESIGN ELEMENTS Right of Way - 33.5m
1
2.5
10
1
10
.5 2.5
2 .5 2
2.5
carriageway
parking
median
buffer/landscape
curb
cycle track
service lane
footpath
1
continuous tree line with bioswales designed to capture, treat, and infiltrate stormwater runoff as it moves downstream.
3 lane carriageway with appropriate markings as specified in details
median storm water collector with catchpits at regular interval.
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 shoulder service lane on street parking green buffer 0.5m green buffer to prevent parking spill into cycle track 12m
cycle track
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
landscape bulb-out 0
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10m
landscape
INTERSECTIONS
MAJOR INTERSECTIONS raised giveway with 2-wheeler access pedestrian crossing pedestrian and cycle boulevards
for improved safety
1:6 access ramp cycle crossing Cyclist M o b i l i ty
pedestrian refuges
P ub l i c T r an s p o r t M o b i l i ty
Sid e T ra ck
Side Track
Buses
Buses
C on trolled
S i g na l i s a ti o n
S i g na l C y c l e 1
2
3
INTERSECTIONS OF MAJOR
pedestrian and cycle boulevards for improved safety
cycle speed breaker raised giveway opening into highway pedestrian refuges Cyclist M o b i l i ty P ub l i c T r an s p o r t M o b i l i ty
Sid e T ra ck
Side Track
Buses
Buses
No Sig n a lisa tion
S i g na l i s a ti o n
MINOR INTERSECTIONS
raised giveway opening into service lane landscape
to define the turning radii and to prevent parking near intersections
cycle speed breaker
Cyclist M o b i l i ty P ub l i c T r an s p o r t M o b i l i ty
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Sid e T ra ck
Side Track
Buses
Buses
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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
line with maximum views site access
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2
3
4
MASTER PLAN OVERLAY 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
lan ds c ape s o ft lan ds c ape har d lan ds c ape future expansion 4 acres
s i t e c i r c u lat i o n OSR 4022 sqm
s i t e bo u n dar y SITE 13.92 ACRES
DEGREE OF OPENNESS
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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APARTMENT CLUSTER PLAN
s e r vi c e d apar t me n t s
s t u di o apar t me n t s s u b- s qu ar e c o mmu n i t y s pac e i n t he f i rs t flo o r an d OT S i n u ppe r flo o r s s e r vi c e s - s t ai r c as e - e le vat o r - c o mmo n t o i le t - s t o r ag e - e le c t r i c al an d dat a s h af t
mai n s t r e e t
lo u n g e sub street s u b- s qu ar e c o mmu n i t y s pac e i n t he f i rs t flo o r an d OT S i n u ppe r flo o r s
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SOUTH ELEVATION OF BLOCK 1 SOUTH ELEVATION OF BLOCK 1
INDIVIDUAL MODULE PLANS 0
10m
circulation loop
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
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
no of un its - 60
no o f unit s - 1 78
no of units - 20
no of units - 168
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fi r s t floor plan
g r o u n d floor plan
HIG APA RTMENTS
E WS A PA RT M E N T S
VILLA P LOT S
a re a - 119. 25 s qm
ar e a - 3 0 .80 s qm
ar e a - 2 0 0 s qm
no o f units - 72
no of units - 64
no of units - 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
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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C o n c e pt mo de l s s ho w i n g t he de v e lo pme n t o f a s i mple i c o s ahe dr o n mo du le by mo di fy i n g t he c o mpr e s s i o n m em bers . T he e n d r e s u l t i s a c o mple x w e b w i t h t he abi l i t y t o def i ne s pac e .
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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. - 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
P lan at Level + 8 m
Pla n a t L evel + 1 1 m
Top view of s it e
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
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20m
EAST WEST SECTION showi n g th e vario us h eig h t s p r o v id ed f o r t h e p u blic an d th e birds . t h e h o r iz o nt a l f r a m es a c t a s nest i ng s pace s fo r th e b ir d s, h enc e enh a nc ing t h e f u nc t io n o f th e s tructu r e t o t h e user ’ s need s.
NORTH SOUTH SECTION T he vis ito rs ge t a vie w o f t h e b ir d s a t t h r ee lev els. T he low e s t le ve l is the g r o und lev el f o llo wed b y t he se co nd and th ird lev el a t 7 . 5m ( t wo f lo o r hei ght ) and 10. 5m (th r ee f lo o r h eig h t ) r esp ec t iv ely.
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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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12 9
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30m
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
hostel block
common block
administration block
academic block 0
MASTER PLAN
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BLOCK 2 GROUND FLOOR PLAN
balcony
tutorial rooms
2m wide corridor
guest suite
toilet
guest suite warden’s residence
aluminium louvers
5365
2700
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5000mm
ON SITE PHOTOS
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DEFINING INDIVIDUAL STRUTS
L2 L3 L1
L4
MOD19
FABRICATION OF INDIVIDUAL MODULES MOD19
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SEGMENTATION
DESIGN OPTIMISATION
ROOF STRUCTURE FABRICATION
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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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
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
bedroom
outside
+ 500
LEVEL ± 0
ROAD LEVEL
- 2400
PARKING LEVEL - 3000
NATURAL SITE LEVEL
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s mv i t l i b r a r y, b a n g a l o r e A Library Complex designed by Cadence Architects, Bangalore
A Winning Entry Library deisgn for a renowned university in Karnataka. Being a part of the team that worked on the competition taught me a great deal about leadership and team work on one hand and the variation in design process between competions and live projects. During my tenure in Cadence Architects I have been a part of multiple projects of varying typologies and scales which has helped me understand the design and execution process in totality. Taking part in the Library Project in the inception of my career helped with a seamless transition from college education to live practice.
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| Reading Area | Stacks | Digital Library |
| Lobby | Periodical Section | Lockers | Circulation | Staff work area | Mudroom |
| Entrance Lobby | Group Study Area | Service Core | Cafeteria |
| Exhibition | AV Rooms | Storage | Archive |
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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT The Library, being a part of one of the most renowned University Campuses in Karnataka, was perceived to be an anchoring built space right from conception. The site housed a number of indegenous trees lined within its angular profile. Preservation of these trees and creating an effortless free flowing space were the two core principles during the design process. The program of the library has been segregated to maximise functionality and security, while ensuring a cohesive study environment with boundless views for the students.The design strives to balance environmental responsibility with user experience. Each floor has a pop of colour against the limitless green backgrounds. While the lower floors have a porous circulation structure to attract and encourage student activity, the main book keeping and reading areas are contained in the upper floors. The design was a part of competition entry for a live project. An exorbitant amount of teamwork and time management was exhibited which lead to Cadence Architects winning the entry.
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SIDE ELEVATION
FRONT ELEVATION
b
c
c
a
a
PLAN
b
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 Branding
PERSONAL BRANDING
CONECTIGO -PICKUP AND DROP SERVICE APP
CAFE YOGA
MAHAMUDHRA YOGA -YOGA TRAINING CENTER
CRITICARE SOLUTIONS -A PHARMA PRODUCT COMPANY
CHAUFFER SERVICE -A CHENNAI BASED CHAUFFER APP
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graphic design 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
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.
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