manan talwar sushant school of art and architecture gurgaon, haryana e-26/4, rajouri garden
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new delhi-110027, delhi
04-september-1994
manantalwar007@gmail.com
hindi, english
education
August 2012-2017
May 2012
May 2010
academics residence for a potter.....................................................................................................................................year 1, semester 1 residence for sculpture artist.......................................................................................................................year 1, semester 2 emotive spacialities.........................................................................................................................................year 2, semester 1 timber research institute...............................................................................................................................year 2, semester 2 performing arts centre.................................................................................................................................year 3, semester 1 redevelopment of galleria...........................................................................................................................year 3, semester 2 riverfront redevelopment-agra.................................................................................................. ................year 4, semester 1 measured drawing of kothari haveli, bikaner, rajasthan....................................................................year 1, semester 2 settlement study & measured drawing, wai, maharashtra................................................................year 2, semester 4 settlement study & measured drawing, delvada, rajasthan..............................................................year 3, semester 1 dissertation -�does design of street affect the livability of public spaces, or is it just superficial?..........................................................................year 4, semester 1 multi-level basement parking......................................................................................................................Year 3 Semester 1 service core.......................................................................................................................................................Year 3 Semester 1 working drawing................................................................................................................................................Year 3 Semester 2
workshops 1. Architectural Fictions - 2014 Conducted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Exploration of platonic pneumatic structures 2. GRIHA - 2015 Understanding green buildings, griha rating. Human Comfort Analysis.
software skills
Autocad
Revit
Photoshop
InDesign
Rhino
Sketchup
Lumion
V-ray
Microsoft Office
Illustrator
handmade skills
Model Making
references
Hand drafting
contents
framing tughlaqabad fort
2nd semester
New Delhi, Delhi The studio was the first attempt at a building and was intended to understand the functioning of a residence. CLIENT BRIEF: Residence to be designed inside the Tughlaqabad Fort was Ruhani Dang, the sculpture artist living with her husband Manav Dang and two children Yash and Pragya Dang. Ruhani runs her practice from her office in the house itself. Manav on the other hand is a stay at home dad who manages his business from home. Their two children are in pursuing their education in high school.
conceptual basis for the design Picture frame view
1.
placement of room
SOUTH LIGHT
2.extended roof Ground Floor
3.
SOUTH LIGHT
retractable staircase tensile cable
landing
platform 3m
3m
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
IN SUMMERS, WATER LEVEL RECEEDS.HENCE, A PLATFORM TO REACH THE LOWER LEVEL OF WATER. NORTH LIGHT
4. living room
EAST ELEVATION on 5. partythespace roof
View of the City
excessive rain normal state summers
SECTION AA’
ENTRY GATE C’
ENTRANCE KITCHEN
A A’ LIVING ROOM DINING ROOM
PATIO
MASTER BEDROOM
PLATFORM
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
C
NORTH ELEVATION
SECTION BB’
emotive spacialities
3rd semester
PVR Saket Commumity Centre, Delhi
The studio revolved around a different process of designing, which are emotions. emotions were to be taken as our basis for designing a built form, which was to inculcate a function after the form had been developed. One side of the entrance clearly has lesser activity and is a much more calm and peaceful space than the other spaces in the Centre.
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With the emotions like calm, serenity and peace 2D abstractions were developed that depicted the emotions that were felt on the site.
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E3
E2
Sak less How the
I choose the part of the site which had less activity so that we can inject an appropriate function as an inetervention
2D Abstractions : With the use of thick and smooth offsetting lines the paintings depict the emotion of calm. Both straight lines and curved lines succeed in doing the same.
3D Abstractions : The same have bee capture th
Spacial insertions : The three dimensional models are further developed to make them volumetrically spacial according to the human scale.
Final intervention : The fina qualities one sing
Hawker’s Zone : The ground floor has been kept free for the public and has been landscaped to informal activities
Library : The first floor is occupied by a public library which can be accessed from a central c staircase or a staircase housed in a tunnel Meditation Centre : To furthe Cafe :A cafe shop in the library is connected from the same a medita circular staircase on the second floor provided
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Roof :
ket Community Centre over time has become s popular and hence low activity movement. wever there are still some local necessities that e space is providing.
Commercial front. Noise Smell
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al intervention combines all the spacial s of the spacial inserts and coalates to form gular solid mass.
circular
Second floor :
Activity map
e offseting of thick straight and curved lines en translated into three dimesional space to he emotion of being calm.
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Channels have been made to slope down any surface runoff(rain) on the building.
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Meditation Centre Cafe
First floor :
Cut outs for the existing trees. Offsets acting as sunlight tunnels. Library.
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Ground floor :
The ground floor has landscaped and the three trees have been kept intact. Aisles of the buildings on the side have been incorporated
er amplify the emotion calm, ation/yoga centre has been d.
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isometric - final built
timber research & training institute
4th semester
Wai, Maharashtra Wai is a small city in the state of Maharashtra which lies on the banks of the river Krishna famous for its seven ghats and several temples. The intent of the studio was to study Wai under various principles like that of Kevin Lynch and undertand the city and its construction techniques. The intervention on the site had to repond by uplifting the locals of Wai by promoting their skill trade.
LEGEND Residential Commercial Institutional Religious Mixed Use
LEGEND 3-5 meter 6-7 meter 9-11 meter 12-15 meter
BUILDING HEIGHTS
BUILDING TYPOLOGY
PATHS AND NODE
redefining the elevation :Using proportions.
Overall Proportions
Entrance proportions
Structural Proportions (columns)
Fenestration Type 1
Fenestration Type 2
Position of Pitched Roo
principles of design
defining the program for the intervention
Small Scale enterprise based on a co-op model which includes research ,trading platform,emporio,training for materials/technology/crafts which should include night boarding for workers and traders coming from other cities. Use concrete as a Research on architectural elements like columns, beams, structural material and roofing systems etc. Exhibition of final products in the wood for aesthetic after research has been done.Research on traditional purpose. construction techniques present in Wai in a contemporary context. Training of locals for improving their skills.
research centre :
Inspiration from the p houses in Wai . Alter create a different id these structures.
retail platform :
Provide a platform for the locals where they can come and experience the raw materials used in Wai and the products that can be developed with them by using traditional craftsmanship in a contemporary way.
total area : 3142 sq. m.
Removing the offsetting eave can make the house look more contemporary.
Higher plinths stone.Effective flooding when level rises.
Looking at Wai through Kevin Lynch’s principles of Paths, Nodes, Districts, Edges, and Landmarks.
ttheheway matrix : The matrix deconstructs the building section to help us develop a better understanding of the building has been constructed. Detailing out all the matrials in the building.
Segregation based on the Structural systems in place.
Understanding the aesthetic components in detail.
Decontructing the aesthetic components to further understand the visual quality that the architectural elements form.
LEGEND Primanry P Secondary P Tertiary P Primary N Secondary N Tertiary N
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profiles of ring them to dentity for
developing the elevation
Original elevation in Wai
Changing proportions of the building
Applying the changes to fenestrarions and the new elevation
made up of e in times of n the water Incorporating the contemporary aesthetic language to the new elevation
form development Intervention 1
The intervention is kept restricted to one floor to not overpower the existing typology of temples.
Emporium
Intervention 2
Intervention 3
The presence of a flood plain resulted in addition of stone plinths.
Reception
Cafetaria
Segregating functions to g complex and reflect upon
Trading Centre
riverfront e AREA PROGRAM :
Guard room- 9 m2 Reception: 2 R&D Room – 250 m Lobby – 136 m2 2 Workshop 400 m Director’s room – 20 m2 Cafeteria – 270 m2 Trading Centre: Kitchen – 10 m2 Exhibition room – 336 m2 2 Model storage room – 700 m Emporium – 150 m2 Washrooms – 80 m2 Total Area : 3142 m2 Night boarding – 86 m2 Office room- 350 m2 Manager’s room – 30 m2
Emporiu
Recep
Intervention 4
give the feeling of a n the existing fabric.
Intervention 5
Segregating functions to give the feeling of a complex and reflect upon the existing fabric in Wai.
Storage
Exhibition
Detailing out plinths and applying the method of proportions to the buildings.
R&D
Workshop
elevation Kitchen Cafetaria
Storage
Workshop
Night Boarding
um
ption
R&D
Exhibition
Ghats
Trading Centre
performing arts centre
5th semester
Purana Qila, Delhi The site was located near Purana Qila and the Pragati maidan on the opposite side of the of the road. Due to the presence of a monument the functions were to be brought up in context to the same as well. Sufi and other traditional music and dance cultures have declined in the city of Delhi. Since the heritage at one point of time was on traditional music and dance cultures, the intent was to revive them both keeping Purana Qila as a strong backdrop for our activities.
ground floor plan - institute PARKING
AUDITORIUM
first floor plan - institute AREA PROGRAMME Total Site Area : 20,000 sqm. Total Built up Area : 9900 sqm Institute Area :2800 sqm. Hostel Area:1800 sqm Performace CentreAuditorium:1800 sqm. Amphitheater: 3500 sqm. HOSTEL MUSIC & DANCE SCHOOL
ENTRY TO THE SITE
PARKING
AMPHITHEATER CAFETARIA
form development for the design
The blocks have been placed facing the Purana Qila. After the basic blocking, ‘C’ shaped elements have been added to hold two blocks together and to frame parts of the Qila in the respective view spheres.
ground floor plan - hostel
first floor plan - hostel
section aa’ - institute
second floor plan - hostel
redevelopment of galleria
6th semester
Gurgaon, Haryana A high end market in Gurgaon sits in contrast with its adjoining towering residences. While the ground floor of the market is highly active and brings in a lot of users, the upper levels and the offices have failed miserably and are mostly vacant. The market reponds to the immidiate context and does not form a city wide hotspot. The challenge was to intermix functions in way that they made much more sense and make them work in a fashion better than they already were operating at.
form development
retail green space
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isual magery - The spaces were assigned images that were to be used as the basis for the design of of the project at various levels.
vision statement The Vision for this project is to relook at spaces in Gurgaon from a pedestrian’s point of view. Gurgaon has always been about travelling via cars or any kind of transport to fulfill even the most basic needs of a person. Through this intervention, I have concentrated on the pedestrians the most and introduced an urban fabric which is close and knitted together, encouraging pedestrian movement in its neighborhood. Each side reacts and tends to invite the people to come and walk through the space. The front side is the most unique and it stands out in its circular form as it calls for attention on the high speed traffic on the main road. At the same time corners too act as informal collection zones for the pedestrians. This contradicts the language already present in Gurgaon. Although axis’ clearly define the way of movement, the paths lead to transitional ‘chowks’ or squares which further enhance the experience of being in a very personal yet engaging public space. Moreover, zoning of residential vs. commercial is very strict in Gurgaon. By mixing up residential, commercial and retail in a unique way, pedestrians can walk through all spaces. Hence, the basis of the idea is a mix use complex which rather than having one entrance, immitates Galleria to invite users from all sides and creating a retail hub at the lower floor followed by other functions on the upper levels to enhance activity in the intervention.
site plan
office layo upper floo
ARE Total site Area : Total built up Area Total No. of Building Total Floor Area : FAR : Residential: 3 Towers : Retail : 13 buildings : Commercial : 4 buildings :
out ors.
EA PROGRAMME
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office layout(retail)- ground floor
basement level plans
21,000 sqm. 6232 sqm. 16 45000 sqm. 2 19438 sqm. 10,718 sqm. 15,495 sqm.
Appartment 1
Appartment 2
Appartment 3
taj heritage corridor -re-establishing the lost interface
7th semester Agra, Uttar Pradesh The Taj Mahal attracts the maximum number of tourists than any other other monument in India and yet the state of the river and the riverfront remains in shambles. Indian cities have been noted to have a strong connection with their rivers and ghats yet this vital part of Agra seems to ignore and neglect it completely except the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. 2001
2003
2005
Reclamation of land under Settlement of sand due to change of course of the Taj Heritage corridor Yamuna development project
2009
2015
Deposition of more sand further altering the course of Yamuna
Current situation of Yumuna and the bank
The land reclamation project hit multiple scams in 2003. Since then the site has been left unattended, due to which the Taj Mahal’s foundation has been compromised and the minarets have started to tilt by 2 cms. Opportunity to include the residents on the northern part of Agra by giving them direct access to the riverfront.
Weakness- Restriction of 100m and 300 m of regulated building zone.
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Strength- Presence of a monument on the riverfront encourages other activities (for tourists)around the area
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Strength- Creation of an embankment means that the area on the other side of the river is protected from the river.
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W Threat- Since the area lies in a flood plain, it is prone to flooding.
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Strength- It is the major access road which is going toward the Taj Mahal(westgate) necessary accessibility.
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Opportunity- A visual link from this road can be established towards the river.
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Weakness- There is no visual link to approaching the Taj Mahal or towards the river. Weakness- Presence of a Cremation and burial ground in proximity to the riverfront.
Opportunity to include the residents of Tajganj and tourists coming to Taj mahal to be included in the activity.
pportunity- Reclaimed Land. A urist oriented function is viable ue to presence of two monuments on the side and a riverfront view.
vision & strategies for intervention
reat- Sand settlements which is hanging the course of the river Yamuna, every year
trength- River Yamuna which can orm imortant interfaces to the city.
Weakness- Deteriorating condition of the embakment and ubsequent damage to the river.
Threat- The changed course of muna has led to weakening of the foundation of Taj Mahal. The uth-west minaret tilted about 3.57 cm over the past three decades
The Vision of the city is to change the perception of the tourists and locals by developing the Taj heritage corridor and re-establishing the lost interface between the city, the river and the monuments. Also to enhance interaction between the locals, the riverfront and tourists thereby giving them opportunities to generate more employment for them. After looking into the SWOT the whole riverfront has been assigned functions which will act as a base map for future interventions on the reclained land.
However, due to the scope of the studio I have limited my detailing of the intervention to the upper part of the site that is : Ghats for locals, Playground and a Tourist hub.
eakness- 500 m of restriction to build aroud the Taj Mahal
rength- Presence of a monument n the riverfront encourages other ctivities(for tourists) in and around the area
Opening up access paths via axis to increase the movement towards the riverfront.
Opening up greens and putting up a strong commercial front and expanding the market to the area in the front to decongest the existing area
Blocking has been inspired from traditional mughal architecture as seen in Fatehpur Sikri. The profiles have been kept low and horizontality has been emphasized.
The fenestrations too imm a typical mughal style which forms the entrance all the shops Existing Market Market Expansion
Agra Fort
Playground
Tourist Hub
physical model of the intervention
Semi-open Space (Entrances) Charbagh
Shops
Altered versions of the Char Bagh have been added to void spaces in between the buildings.
Public Ghats
Axial Entry Points Public Ghats
Cycling path
Pedestrian Path
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The concept of Char bagh is extremely prevalant in mughal public spaces. Hence the same have been used to appropriately landscape the project.
Redoing the ghat steps in a way that they remind the user of the steps in baolis in many ancient Indian monuments. Makes the space more interactive.
Entry points defined by a space with Char Baghs and a semi-open collonaded walkway.
Chatris
Stone Collonades demarcate all the entry points and form vistas to the Ghats in the front.
detail model of the maket space
Playground
Entry 2 (Tourist zone) Parking
Promenade
Restaurants
Light and Sound Show
Waterbodies(Mughal style Bagh)
Entry 1 (Tourist zone)
construction drawings
WORKING DRAWING PLAN BLOCK A
GROUND FLOOR
SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN - PLINTHS
WORKING DRAWING PLAN BLOCK A
FIRSTT FLOOR
WORKING DRAWING SECTION AA’ BLOCK A
construction drawings
WORKING DRAWING SECTION BB’ BLOCK A
WORKING DRAWING SITE DEVELOPMENT - WATERBODIES
WORKING DRAWING SECTION WATERBODY
WORKING DRAWING DETAIL -
WORKING DRAWING DETAIL -
DRAIN
WINDOW FRAME
WORKING DRAWING DETAIL SECTION WORKING DRAWING DETAIL PLAN -
WORKING DRAWING DETAIL -
DOOR
FALSE CEILING
FALSE CEILING
WORKING DRAWING PLAN -
DOOR
dissertation
7th semester
Does design of street affect the livability of public spaces, or is it just superficial?
A city is like a machine which works cohesively when all the parts of the city work efficiently. Rather than just providing basic municipal services to a city which include electricity, sewage and sanitation, a city thrives on the connections and easy movement throughout the city. Not only this, a city also requires it citizens to engage with a city not just physically but psychologically in terms of its local streets and neighboring environment. This kind of a healthy interaction is possible by having active public spaces which are used by its local immediate community. There was a time in the twentieth century when cities concentrated upon the influx of vehicles which inevitably led to vehicle centric cities reducing the involvement of pedestrians on the streets. In the past few decades, cities have started to shift from this vision and have started to focus more on pedestrians rather than just vehicles. A lot of people have contributed in this field like Jane Jacobs, Jan Gehl, William H. Whyte etc. to improve the quality of streets and to gain back the right of the pedestrians for public spaces and streets. Many experiments and ideologies have been researched and documented in the west in order to achieve better planned cities and hence better neighborhood living. However such extensive studies have not been done in the Indian context. When it comes to indigenous cities, the already documented work and guidelines usually fail to give a clear picture. This lack in clarity can be possibly because of lack of understanding of the Indian way of working of a city. The primary reason for this dissertation is to find out if designing public spaces, namely streets in this case leads to any change in the livability and social interactions of the users (residents in the neighborhood) of that public space. We have a set of rules that work out extremely well for western cities, but there are no such parameters for Indian cities. I want to look into the additional factors governing the Indian streets and analyze if they offer a different perspective. By doing so we can have a better idea about what really makes up the Indian public space and henceforth contributes to its effective functioning i.e. making the streets active. The conclusion is that design does make a major impact on the street and which in turn impacts its usage and comfort. All of this together impacts the social interactions in a street. Accessibility, comfort and perceptions play a major role as governing factors of sociability of spaces. However some elements not related to design as perceived by the west do exist in India which impact social interactions in between the people using the space. ADDTION TO THE MATRIX USES AND ACTIVITIES • Are there any religious shrines under trees or anywhere elsewhere? Are there any shrines? • Are there any barber shops or tea stalls or food joints? • Are there any hawkers on the streets? • Are there any street performers on the streets? • Are there any weekly markets which happen?
COMFORT AND IMAGE
• Are there any hawkers on the streets? If yes, what kind of hawkers? Do they improve the space or degrade it? • Are there any street encroachments?
SOCIABILITY
• Are there any social interactions under the trees? • Are there people gathered around the tea stalls and food joints? • Is the space dominated by a religious community? • Are the people of the same economic background?
ACCESS AND LINKAGES
• Are there any platforms under the streets to sit? • Are there any sidewalks?
miscelleneous works
the wall
This wall has been designed by me for the fest of Sushant School of Art and Architecture for the year 2014. The concept behind the design was to use the tree as a point source emmitting and projecting the logo of SSAA onto the wall in front of it. The space in front of the wall makes it interesting to see from every angle and direction.
the column
the egg
The plastic egg made in the MIT workshop held in college by a group of 15 students.
Ruined wall covered up by using laser cut pieces of an old broken model in 2nd Year.
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