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Hi, I am Mansi Parmar, recently completed my Bachelor’s in Architecture from Rachana Sansad’s Academy of Architecture. This portfolio is a curation of all the academic and professional projects worked by me from 2017 to 2022. It would be an immense pleasure to gain the opportunity to deepen my knowledge in the field of architecture further.
Personal Information Date of Birth: 8 September, 1999 City: Mumbai, India Contact no: +91 91373 08639 Email ID: mansikiranparmar55@gmail.com Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/mansi-parmar-6066871bb Language: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi
Education 2017 - 2022: Rachana Sansad’s Academy of Architecture, Dadar | CGPI - 8.03 2015 - 2017: Nirmala College of Science and Commerce, Kandivali | 89.24% 2003 - 2015 : Swami Vivekanand International School, Gorai | 91.04%
Professional Experience Intern: Studio Blueprint INC Scope of work included working on a few interior projects as well as Architecture Projects. Kind of work oppurtunities were BOQ, Site Documentation, Master Plan , ELectrical Layouts, Modular Furniture Drawings, 3D Models and Renders, On Site Carpentry Drawings, Modular Furniture Production List, Site Visits and Supervision, Market Survey, Graphic Design. Freelance: 3D visualizations, Working Drawings of Interior Projects and Product Design Projects 2
Skill Set Softwares: Autodesk AutoCAD MS Office Google Sketchup Rhinoceros 3D Autodesk Revit
Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign Adobe Premier Pro Adobe After Effects
Chaos Vray Twinmotion Lumion
Hands On: Sketching, Drafting, Model Making
Competitions 2017 : L.I.K Trophy National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA, India) 2018 : Aquatecture Volume Zero 2018 : Reschool Volume Zero 2019 : Installation selected for Kalaghoda Festival Kalaghoda Fest, Mumbai 2019 : COA Documentation Competition Raghurajpur 2020 : Fairy Tale Competition 2020 Blank Space Competition 2020 : Sai Baba Temple Design AAD competition
Documentation and Workshops 2017 : Raghurajpur A physical documentation of Raghurajpur village, Puri, Odisha 2018 : Panchavati Anecdotes A physical documentation of Panchvati, Nashik precinct and its heritage. 2019 : Furniture Design Workshop Academic Workshop 2019 : Architectural Journalism and Critical Thinking Academic Workshop by Meghna Mehta 2021 : Make and Know Film 5 min short video scripting, filming and editing 3
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Stimulating Apparatus for First Responders
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Architecture 2022
Urban Oasis 08
संगम
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Interiors (Professional Practice) 2020
Res | Mr. Punjabi Thane
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Interiors (Professional Practice) 2021
Res | Mr. Kaushik Malad
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Architecture 2019
Skill Development Institute
Architecture 2021
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Urban Design 2020
Better Streets, Better Cities 56
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Urban Design 2020
Tactical Urbanism
Architecture 2019
Working Drawings 66
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Architectural Competion 2020
स्मृती
Saibaba Temple Design
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Fairy Tale Competition 2019
Where Endings Breed Beginnings
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C O N T E N T S
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Professional Practice 2020-2021
Experience Certificate Studio Blueprint INC
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JUN 14, 2021 2021/SBP/WEP -01
WORK EXPERIENCE LETTER TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN
This is to certify that Ms Mansi Parmar was working in our organization as a Trainee Architect, From Academy of Architecture, Mumbai; from 04th Dec 2020 to 31st Mar 2021 During this work period, we found her sincere and hardworking. She works well as a part of a team. We take this opportunity to thank her for her contribution and wish her success in her future endeavors.
Faithfully yours,
sd – Ar. MANGESH MESTRY Principal Designer STUDIO BLUEPRINT INC
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#13, Lotus Court, Plot 218, Sector 4, Charkop,
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Kandivali (W), Mumbai - 400067
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Architecture 2022
Stimulating Apparatus for First Responders Altering Behaviour through Intentional Environment
Academic | Undergraduate Design Thesis Academy of Architecture | 2021 - 2022 Location - Santacruz, Mumbai Guide - Ar. Prof. Sanjay Mehta This thesis is an attempt to learn, analyse, experiment and execute the quest of altering behaviour of our first responders (Firefighters) by creating intentional and stimulating environment. The study aims to understand the work and training environments of firefighters, their well being requirements and problems, their cognitive capabilities, and their daily routines and interactions. The project then tries to executeon how design could be a catalyst to influence a user group’s health choices by conditioning the environment such that it acts as a stimulating apparatus.
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Why?
Every space impacts the user in a certain way. It triggers the mind of the user to behave in a particular manner. As designers, we need to be sure that the spaces we make have nothing but a positive and progressive influence on human behaviour. Thus the environment can no longer be perceived as just a seen object or a thing but a stimulus that holds the capacity to offer to mean to the observer and provokes the observer to productively respond and engage with the surroundings.
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The study focuses on finding links between Architecture and Psychology by analyzing the application of different behavioural theories in Architecture, Cinema and reviewing many Environmental Psychology research papers. Understanding what exactly is human behaviour, how are they learned and how does it impact on the decisions we make.
How design could be a catalyst to influence a user group’s health choices by conditioning the environment such that it acts as a stimulating apparatus? How to implement these effective design strategies at critical points of decision throughout the setting?
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After studying and analysing various applications of behaviour, gestalt and environmental psychology in architecture and cinema, 10 conditioning/triggering elements were listed which were supported by conclusions of various experiments.
Who?
The instance of firefighters, being first responders which as a profession is extremely demanding, physically as well as psychologically, is taken as a user group study. Interviews and surveys of the same user group were conducted and mapped with their work, train, and live environments in order to understand behavioural requirements.
Where?
The site is located in Santacruz west, on Juhu road near famous Lions Juhu Public Park, Mumbai. It is well connected by Ville Parle in the North, Khar in the south. The site lies in the gap outside the 1.78km coverage area of the existing fire stations of Mumbai. 9
Site study
Site was studied and analysed with respect to different aspects of macro and micro climate, mobility, connectivity, acitivity, sensory mapping,etc. SWOT analysis helped for design program formation and contextual response.
Design Program Formation
Design goals were to create desicive affordances, cultivate social engagement, imbibe sense of belonging, conditioning their mundane environments and initiate exchange and interaction by proposing programs with the existing ones which nudges their behaviour towards better physical as well as mental health.
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Form Development
Form and massing were designed responding to the climate, context and design program. Design was developed making the project Functional, Sustainable, Intentional, Phenomenological and Symiotic
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Axometric View
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Ground Floor Plan
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Lateral Sectional Perspective
Longitudinal Sectional Perspective
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Firestation as approaching
Central Dining Area
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Trainee Accomodation
Biophilic Recreation Zone
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Site 2 Firestation from Junction
Apparatus Bay
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Behaviour strategy (Interiors)
Colors, material, lighting and acoustic were designed according to behaviour and acitivy requirement of the user group.
Behaviour strategy (Product and Information)
Hydration Stations, Stairs prompts, Signages and flyers were placed to nudge the user group for positive health choices.
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Behavioural Interventions 1. DECONTAMINATION ZONAL PLANNING Decreasing fire station contaminants to improve firefighter health and safety is a growing priority for communities. As firefighters move from the apparatus bay (red zone) into living environments (green zone) after a call, it’s essential to remove contaminants (yellow zone) that originated at the scene of a fire. This is best achieved by moving personnel from zones of higher contamination to zones of low to no contamination. Firefighters and administrative personnel spend most of their working time in green zones. (areas have the freshest air (biophilia), natural ventilation and lowest levels of contamination)
2. ATTRACTIVE VISIBLE STAIRCASES Strategic placement of stairwells at decision points to increase accesibility, improving its aesthetics or visibility and planning the escalators a little out of site can benefit the increase in the physical activities of the user group thus improving their sleep, social connections and energy savings of building. Placing Bicycle stands at the most accesible points helps increase the usage of it for small commute situations.
3. PRIVATE LIVING QUARTERS Improving planning and architecture of Firemen’s living quarters from a common facility to an individual rooms with gender neutral design and appropriate color, acoustics and lighting helps in improving their sleep deprivation and poor sleep cycle. Strategically placing Firemen’s and Station Officer’s Living and Working environments adjacent to Biophilic zone to benefit them from nature’s stress reduction, positive impacts on mood and emotions and their cognitive performance.
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4. COMMUNAL KITCHEN AND DINING Introducing culture of eating together at one place and food served by a common kitchen rather than Firemens and Officers bringing their own tiffin. This culture will help in better management of their diet on daily basis, have portion control and positively influence their Loss of appetite. This will impact in their healthy diet provision and community bonding which inturn helps in stress management, odesity and healthy appetite.
5. STIMULATIVE BIOPHILIC ZONE A Dedicated Biophilic zone adjacent to Firefighter’s work and living environemnt will benefit them from nature’s stress reduction, positive impacts on mood and emotions and their cognitive performance. A central Meditation and Yoga space surronded by nature will contribute it to be part of their daily routine thus reducing their breathing and cardiovascular issues. Designing circulation of firemens around green courtyards which by study of Attention Restoration Theory (ART) is proved to subconsciously increase their attention and focus level.
6. MULTIPURPOSE HALL, DAYROOM Dedicated Recreational indoor spaces like sportsroom, dayroom, swimming pool, etc and a multipurpose hall that can be used for indoor sports like batminton, volleyball and kabbadi and a celebration space for different occasions for the firemen. These spaces influence on making strong sense of community bond and great boost for their physical fitness.
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Structural System
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Apparatus Bay Column Detail
Apparatus Bay Diagrid Slab Detail
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Dining-Kitchen Column Detail
Recreational Cave Detail
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Fenestration Detail
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Material Selection
AAC BLOCKS A typical 200 mm thick AAC wall can be about half the weight of an ordinary hollow-core concrete block. Further, AAC blocks can be bonded by a thin layer of adhesive and thus do not need mortar. AAC can be reinforced and can be easily cut using ordinary carpentry tools. It is a stable, non-polluting, fire resisting, thermally and acoustically insulating, and durable material. However, it needs to be plastered for protection from rain.
FLY ASH BRICKS Fly ash is a by-product of coal in thermal power plants. It consists of organic and inorganic matter that is not fully burnt, and can be recycled for use in a variety of building materials. They are dimensionally stable having a smooth finish and fine edges, and are available in a number of sizes. They also have good resistance to weathering and need not be plastered.
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Architecture 2021
Urban Oasis
A Participatory Agricultural Production and Therapeutic Centre
Academic | Architectural Design Studio, Semester 9 Academy of Architecture | 2021 - 2022 Location - Versova, Mumbai Guide - Ar. Rishi Vora Team - Jeel Patel, Mansi Parmar This project was our attempt to express the architectural form supporting the idea of equality. The functions of the spaces make it ever-growing. In the coming 10 years, the project would not only generate employment for the Kohli settlements but also be a part of people’s day-to-day life. A module system similar to this would bring farms to every doorstep and it’s architecture would cherish the touch of nature. The space thus will continue to create awareness and promote urban farming till the time it becomes a part of the collective memory of the whole city. A place to learn, earn, live and cherish.
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Concept Panel
Achieving Equality between humans and ecosystem, Kohli community and government, various water forms and experience
Site Panel
Studying various aspects of site right from the context to the water edge. Questioning its porosity, connectivity, possibilities.
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Form Development
Diagonal zoning to tackle space restriction of linear site and opening the edge to the public and sea.
Massing two green mounds at left and right edges for community farming and nature therapy and opening central part to public markets
Vertically connecting all levels
Bridge as a central connector
Twisted form of the bridge creating varied heights in the interior of greenhouse 33
Axometric view of the water egde
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Longitudinal Section
Master Plan
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Drop-Of Point
Aeroponics Polyhouse
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Market Plaza
Outdoor Restraurant
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Community Farming Terraces
Indoor Water Pools
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Hydroponic Greenhouse View
Yoga and Meditation
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Lateral Section Structural System
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Architecture 2019
संगम
Skill Development Institute
Academic | Architectural Design Studio, Semester 6 Academy of Architecture | 2019 - 2020 Location - Jodhpur, Rajasthan Guide - Ar. Mahesh Nilakh This project is the ‘skill development institute and museum’ with an intention to produce skilled, self-supporting professionals contributing to national progress with individual expertise. Along with the museum, this institution will aspire to stand as the symbol of display and advance Gandhian philosophy of social order, progress and life, for the world to see.
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Gandhian Principles
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Master Plan 1. Foyer 2. Museum 3. Exhibition 4. Central Court 5. Accomodation 6. Library 7. Cafeteria 8. Skill Development Centre 9. Parking 10. Administration 46
Axonometric View
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Accomodation
Accomodation from upper floor
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Recreational Spaces
Amphitheatre
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Section BB’ Building Systems
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Sustainable Strategies
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Interiors (Professional Practice) 2020
Residence | Mr. Punjabi Thane
Professional Practice | Interior Project Studio Blueprint INC | 2020 - 2021 Location - Thane Scope of Work : 1. On Site Carpentry Drawings 2. On Site Carpentry Quotation 3. After on site civil work documentation 4. Quantification of light fittings.
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Residence | Mr. Kaushik Malad
Professional Practice | Interior Project Studio Blueprint INC | 2020 - 2021 Location - Malad, Mumbai SCOPE OF WORK : 1. BOQ 2. Site Documentation 3. Master Plan , ELectrical Layouts 4. Modular Furniture Drawings 5. 3D Models and Renders 6. On Site Carpentry Drawings 7. Modular Furniture Production List 8. Site Visits and Supervision 9. Market Survey 10. Graphic Design
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Urban Design 2020
Better Streets, Better Cities Street Design, Urban Morphology
Academic | Allied Design Studio, Semester 7 Academy of Architecture | 2020 Location - Borivali, Mumbai Guide - Ar. Sonia Saraf In a city like Mumbai where public open space per capita is scarce, streets play a very important part in making up for the lack of public open space. Streets in the Indian context are not merely conduits for movement; they have a life of their own. Even though 52% of the city's preferred mode of transit is being on foot, the footpaths are hardly designed for comfortable walking, universal access for the handicapped, places for pause on neighbourhood streets, safety of pedestrians at junctions vis a vis the vehicular movement. The task was to select an arterial street in our neighbourhood, study its mobility patterns, plot edges, traffic volume, street landscapes etc, analysing the deficiencies of the selected street and presentating design proposal of the transformed street.
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Street Study
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Design Program
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Design Proposal
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Urban Design 2020
Tactical Urbanism
Urban Interventions on P Balu Beach
Academic | College Project, Semester 6 Academy of Architecture | 2020 Location - P Balu Beach, Prabhadevi, Mumbai Guide - Ar. Neha Panchal, Ar. Ronak Savla, Ar. Shekoba Sanap In this project, college partnered with the MCGM G(South) Ward to identify opportunities to improve the public domain by testing field applications of principles of Tactical Urbanism. Areas of focus was pedestrianisation, cycling, street furniture, gardens and maidans and place making. We responded to requirements stated by the MCGM as well as identified new opportunities through field work across the ward. Our group were assigned with P Balu beach site in Prabhadevi, Mumbai and a propasal was sent to MCGM after the field study which was approved by the MCGM.
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Architecture 2019
Working Drawings Project - Panchvati Anecdotes
Academic | Working Drawings, Semester 6 Academy of Architecture | 2019 Location - Panchvati, Nashik Guide - Ar. Augustine Shelke Working drawing and architectural detailing of SEMESTER 4 architectural design project of Panchvati anecdotes.
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Architectural Competion 2020
स्मृती
Sai Baba Temple Design
Competition | AAD Competition 2020 Academy of Architecture | 2020 Location - Mendha Lekha, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra Team - Saumya Baheti, Mansi Parmar The competition aimed to create a pure and hindu temple architecture which will have a degree of Nagara style to it. The four major guiding points were Innovation, Green energy, Intelligence, Low carbon. The proposal should consider Indian context and the design to be practical, spiritual and experiential.
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Smriti is a proposed Sai baba temple located at Mendha Lekha, north-east of Maharashtra. The site is rich in natural landscape and the villagers are proud owners of vast fields of Bamboo plantations. After a long battle, in 2009, Mendha became one of the first villages in India to receive the rights and responsibilities to use, manage and conserve their 1800 ha of forests. This temple is a medium to popularize their movement and thus help the community. The temple complex is curated to be an experience of a kind that intends to leave a long-lasting impression on the visitor.
Use of bamboo as the prime construction material for the temple not only benefits the villagers monetarily but immensely reduces the carbon footprint. Moreover, since it is locally found, the project costs dips. Bamboo is also lighter, more durable and versatile than several modern construction materials.
At Entrance
Mandapa
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Fairy Tale Competition 2019
Where Endings Breed Beginnings Illustration + Narrative
Competition | Fairy Tale Competition 2020 Academy of Architecture | 2020 Team - Vedashree Mhadgut, Ritika Redkar, Shivani Pisat, Mansi Parmar Brief: The challenges we are currently facing as a species are numerous including human rights violations, issues of race and gender, war and violence, displacement and immigration, and of course, the rising levels of CO2 in our atmosphere. Although the prompt has always been the same- to create a unique architectural fairy tale, combining a text narrative with 5 images in the most spectacular way possible-each year, the entries are more and more engaged with current events and the state of our planet. Leverage architecture and design to create new possibilities for the future. Determine architecture’s role in the fiction of the future.
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ABSTRACT: As the brief mentioned we had to create a unique architectural fairy tale and determine the architect’s role in the fiction of the future. The issue that we addressed in the fairy tale was about mental health and mental problems such as depression, anxiety, feeling lonely, etc which will increase as we humans progress further in the future. The story starts with our protagonist Maya who is a college-going teenage girl suffering from mental problems such as depression and anxiety. She is an Indian classical dancer and she is at her best when she dances. Throughout the story, she is accompanied by a strange voice that knows everything about Maya and a fictional world. That strange voice guides Maya through different stages of that fictional world and helps her to deal with all the mental health problems that she was suffering in the real world. That voice was none other than her own shadow which is with her since she was born. In the end, Maya could see an infinite loop of all the stages that she went through and realizes that though she feels good now in the future, she will face these problems again and the only way out is to have a good conversation with her own self (shadow) and remind all the things that you are grateful for.
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