ARCHITECTURE+DESIGN PORFOLIO (Selected Works From 2016-2019)
MEGHNA
Namaste! My name is Meghna and I study Architecture in School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, India, currently in my fourth year out of the five-year major. Architecture is a multi disciplinary domain that integrates almost every aspect of human life and the world. It has opened doors to a new realm of creativity and innovation for me. I am exploring architecture as a visual art form to make people feel beyond what they see. I am doing all I can to become an architect that hopefully succeeds at leaving a positive change in people’s lives and communities. Here is a compilation of my journey till now as an architect. Every project here has a story to tell and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Thankyou!
Meghna
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Contents 1. Deo Villa Residence Design
Uttarakhand, India
2. T.I.M.E. Heals Regenrative housing for Kerela
Kerela, India
3. Sarvopvan Redesigning Derelict spaces
Indore, India
4. Synthell National Design Union Headquaters
Tianjin, China
5. Ça fait 100 ans WW1 Catenary French peace memorial
Arras, France
6. Hextle Bench Design for public spaces
Winnipeg, Canada
7. The Lepchas Documentation of vernacular tribe
Sikkim, India
8. Kalakriti Collection of artworks
Deo Villa, Deoriya lake, Uttarakhand, India
1. Deo Villa Project Organisers Category Team Size Location Year
Time Problem of 3 days Academics Residence Design Individual Deoriya Lake, Uttarakhand, India 26.5024° N, 83.7791° E : August, 2017 : : : : :
Project Task: The design brief asked us to design a residence for a family of 5 people in any climatic zone of our choice in a time period of 3 days.
Concept A residence designed by side the Popular hiking Spot near Deoria Lake. Contouring down the design is to blend in with the surrounding natural enviroment and gain the most out of the climate.
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Vertical Circulation Public Area A small cozy informal office Area. office opening to deck viewing the far off mountain ranges. Slinding window to capture the southern sun. Semi-Private Area The kitchen area formsthe central hearth where every one will gather and enjoy the southern sun.The wooden deck opening and leading to roof garden. Glass sliding doors towards the Southern and Eastern facade to provide access to the warmth of the sun.
Private Area. Bathrooms equipped with a small garden space. Small study area acting as a sun room common to all the 3 bedrooms. Small roof top garden.
Private Area The private bedroom suite overlooks the lake and the mountain slope
A small backyard gunite pool with controlled heating
Garden Area Vertical Circulation
Exploded view for the Residence
Interiors of the master bed room overlooking the lake and hill
Interiors of the Office space
Aluva District Aluva, Kerela, India
2. T.I.M.E. Project Organisers Citation Category Team Size Location Year
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Heal+ Regenrative Housing for Kerela floods UNI First Position (Student + Professional) Urban Design 5 Aluva, Kerela, India 10.1004° N, 76.3570° E : February, 2019
Project Task: The design brief required us to propose a ‘community housing’ that is scalable, heals when damaged and regenerates faster than before when broken down. The task was to build unit micro-neighborhood for 100 families, with a case of use Westablished in Aluva which has a peri urban context.
Concept Tranquil Interdependent Multifuncional Environment An interdependent system with incremental measures at various levels starting right from immediate collective cleaning in the vicinity to rebuilding, retrofitting existing homes cohesively. It accepts floods as a part of life, but also understands that flood can’t be tackled alone It creates a linked chain of ladders leading to refuge spaces during the water Surge. The unified refuge space creates an Wambient milieu calming and healing during the catastrophe period. This OHT is multifunctional in nature . In regular Days, it acts an overhead tank with the various levels sereving as community space. These community spaces can be used to hold festivals or as skill development centers. Learning skills like palm, coir weaving collectively cant engage people in refuge and not grieve over the loss. The organic vegetable garden conducted at community level to indulge in productive activities and bond over collective farms. This initiative helps in reducing the dependency on external factors and thus gaining confidence.
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The units with least structural damaged are retained with provisions made for reducing losses in the next flood crises.
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Addition of a false monolithic wall is done to the houses most prone to distruction by directional flow of water.
Waste seggregation & Collection Spots are zoned and located in close proximity of the residents.This helps tackle future hazard and inculcate community feeling.
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Steel railing provided to ensure safety when accessed . Mangalore tiles on roof covering . Laterite Wall and Mangalore Tile used to make this dwelling blend in the existing fabric Fly ash bricks, sustainable commonly used building material, plastering as per user wish. Wall finishing can be done using GERU plaster (laterite powder). Balcony with Steel railing. The Balconies assist in developing the network of ladders required during water surge. M.S. I sections for stilts as they provide sufficient strength Semi covered laterite walls 1.8M- can be used as informal gathering space/ keeping livestock. 7 1. Entrance 2. Porch 3. Living-room 4. Bath-room 5. Bed-room 6. Kitchen 7. Balcony 8. Stairs
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Provision of Foldable overhangs to keep the furniture and belongings up safe during floods
Parts of the proposed Dwelling Unit
Connection- A For sloping roof Errecting a pole and fixing the riser of steps
Connection- B Between ladders with steel rods
Connection- C Between houses with flat surface
Node D Macchaans also works as watch tower
During water surge, an interlinked system of ladders is used where in order to reach the refuge space (O.H.T.)each household would interact and pool in their resources with other households to help each other escape. These households further form connections through intermediate nodes in form of Macchans located in closer proximity to the refuge space.
Linear water flow inside the unit
Stilts- obstruction free flow of water during flood
Water flow in New Dwelling Unit
The monolithic wall diverting the flow of water
Water flow in Retrofitted Dwelling Unit
Overhead tank with a rainwater collecting funnel Helipad for easy identification of refuge spaces Concrete ramps to promote swift movement during calamity and help especially abled to use Concrete cylindrical columns Level to refuge people, Each level can accommodate 125 people Level to shelter livestock during Flood Floating garden made by recycling the plastic waste generated during floods
Parts of the propose OHT- The Refuge Area The OHTs/ refuge have been designed with keeping the basic space requirements of 500 people i.e. the population of the site. The entire site consists of 2 OHT, each with two levels. Each level shelters 125 people with provision of food. A ramp runs throughout the building connecting all the levels to make it accessible.
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Vegetable gardens and Bioswales along the canal integrating the two areas as one where people can gather and learn
The palm trees along the streets for easy navigation during floods
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Tranquil-Interdependent-Multifunctional- Environment The working of this system as a whole Habitat when tarnished disrupts lifestyle causing emotional, mental and financial losses which creates scars forever. So, it is necessary to heal from the beginning by converting the exhausting period of struggle into a motivating environment to interact with their neighbours. Our system intents to unite the community by various incremental measure at different levels. The graphic symbolises multi-level interventions starting right from immediate collective cleaning in the vicinity to rebuilding, retrofitting existing homes cohesively. It accepts floods as a part of life, but also understands that flood can’t be tackled alone. It creates a linked chain of ladders leading to refuge spaces during the water surge.The system realises the role of livestock in people’s lifestyle and makes provision in protecting them. The unified refuge space creates an ambient milieu calming and healing during the catastrophe period. It depicts abundance of green space; a mimesis of the organic vegetable garden conducted at community level to indulge in productive activities and bond over collective farms. This initiative helps in reducing the dependency on external factors and thus gaining confidence. Its upside down visual shows the multifunctional nature of the refuge spaces. In regular Days, it acts as an overhead tank with the various levels serving as community space. These community spaces can be used to hold festivals or as skill development centres. Learning skills like palm, coir weaving collectively can engage people in refuge and not grieve over the loss. This Graphic Summerizes a ‘Tranquil-Interdependent-MultifunctionalEnvironment’ that heals the tarnished habitat of Kerala.
Malwa United Mills, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
3. Sarvopvan Project Organisers Citation Category Team Size Location Year
: Reimagining derelict spaces into valuable Resource, A Landscape Approach : Mohammad Shaheer Landscape Trophy : First Position : Urban Design : 3 : Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India 22.7375° N, 75.8759° E : January, 2019
Project Task: The design intent is to transform marginalized places into healthy and meaningful environments for everyone to participate in and benefit from taking an untraversed approach.
Concept Can you find a unifying language that cuts across age and income and culture, that will help people think differently , look at spaces around them differently, find an untraversed way of living ? Yes, the Answer is FOOD. Malwa Textile Mill (an ignored industrial heritage) which has turned into a derelict in the past few decades,is situated at the heart of Indore in an area which doesn’t have any community space in it. Our proposal deals with the conversion of this land from a plight to a productive landscape. by proposing an Urban Community Edible Garden. The proposal is to create a community platform and a supportive framework which the people can use to help themselves, take personal responsibility and invest in kindness to eachother and to the environment. A space which brings the idea of food sites at the heart of the city, not relegate them to the edges of the settlement where nobody can see them, farm for every body to share and pick from. further alliviating this ignored industrial heritage and giving meaning to it again.
“The roots of textile business in Indore takes birth from the time when the historic 11 mills were up and running which now silently expresses their grief of a lost exsistance�
A company from Bombay established the Malwa United Mills Ltd. in 1909, Hukum Chand Mills in 1916, Swadeshi Cotton and Flour Mill in 1921, Kalyanmal Mill in 1923, Rajkumar Mills in 1924 and Nandlal Bhandari Mill in 1925. With the establishment of these mills Indore accquired the status of one of the premier textile centers of India. The mills gave employement to largest number of workers, setting up a huge community around the 7 mills. Though the curtains have been brought down for Indore Malwa United Mills and other cotton mills in Indore, yet it is irrelevant in many aspects- its location in the city, its undeniable contribution in development of the city and the fact that it is one of the few remnants of its own kind on the whole city fabric.
A brief timeline of Indore’s Malwa United Mill
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Vegetation Retaining the existing vegetation, Plantation of trees along the side of the pathways. Introduction of Urban food farms and orchards. A symbolic cotton garden in remembrance of the Mill’s industrial past. Small seasonal floral pockets. Paths The main path connects all the important zones within the boundary. Subsidiary kaccha pathways connect inside the zones.
Water System Water collection in existing tanks & wells. Tank1,partially exposed for aquaphonics. Water channelised in the fields and meadows through ponds made on contours.
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A brief Description of the Landscaping Proposed on site
O.A.T. and meadow along side the pond area
Nurseries near the aquaphonics tank along side the existing chimney
Chentang Science & Technology Business District, Hexi district, Tianjin, China
4. Synthell Project Organisers Citation Category Team Size Location Year
: Office Headquaters Design for NDU : National Design Union (NDU), China & Young Bird Plan : Shortlisted : Modular Office Design : 3 : Hexi District,Tainjin, China 39.3434° N, 117.3616° E : March, 2019
Project Task: The design brief asked us to break the traditional spatial mode of office building and redefine the head quater for design industry. It asked us to design innovative office mode by integrate interdisciplinary ideas like ecology, user interface, marketing,etc.
Concept Edging-off the tenacity of office designs; SYNTHELL is an intellectual and innovative idea contriving to create a human centric and sustainable design. The shells on the façade create a sense of belonging meanwhile facilitating diverse functions.The framed modules offer flexibility for programming spaces in an innovative way while retaining the building’s character and coherence. It encourages inspiration, creativity and productivity – and reflects the company’s culture. The prominent green landscape flowing from outside to inside adds liveliness to the form. The building communicates with its surroundings and proudly showcases its sustainability and diversity at all times of the day.
Third Floor 1. BIM Lab 2. Science Lab 3. Computer lab
4. Incharge’s Cabin 5. Break out space 6. Locker Area
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1. Breakout Spaces 2. Executive’s Office 3. Open Workstation Area
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1. Reception & Waiting area 2. Account Section 3. Exhibition Area / Conference room
4. Kitchen 5.Cafeteria 6. Gym 7. Library
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Note: Mezzanine on 1st and 2nd floor contain Personalisable pods for activities requiring utmost concentration that could be accessed through Electromagnetic Lift.
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Executive offices and work Pods on the Mezzanine Floor level
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Shells The framework of modules is designed to enable spatial flexibility and open thinking. Each module is detachable aiding four-sided expansion. Every shell can be given its own function depending on the user’s choice; offices, break-out spaces, meeting spaces, dining, conventions, exhibitions as well as retail stores.
Relaxing Space
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The outer facades are made using porous, energy efficient, dynamic panels which bring in controlled sunlight and aid the interior air circulation throughout the day. The building provides shared facilities for the office and the neighbourhood. vvAt site level, frequent zen gardens and pond bridges along with an open-air theatre, induce a sense of inclusion among the visitors and the employees.
Inclusive design, Zen gardens open to visitors.
Energy efficient wind turbines.
Open air theatre as a leisure space.
Multifunctional shells.
Energy efficient solar panels.
Elements of Synthell
Birds eye view for synthell overlooking the landscaped garden
The shells along with the external environment
North eastern outskirts of city , Pas de Calais, Arras, France
5. Ça fait cent ans Project Organisers Citation Category Team Size Location Year
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Centenary of the Armistice ROSATI & Sylvain Pierre Jean World Top10 (Student+Professional) Peace Memorial 5 Pas de Calais, Arras, France (50.5733° N, 2.3245° E) : November, 2018
Project Task: The project brief asked us to design a memorial to celebrate the catenary of 100th Armistice in a vibrant an innovative way by designing the war memorial which reflects the post war innovation spirit. Exploring the potential of 3d printing technology in its design was mandatory.
Concept The architectural emphasis on the advancement of technology as well as the celebration of the brotherhood. As we are showcasing the amalgamation of modern advancement with the historical crisis causing the bonds of humanity to strenghtened up.
Poppy bed- a symbol of death ,peace and rememberance Fallen Concrete soldier(past) - all the losses and ignition to new technology i.e. concrete. 3-D printed LiTraCon human (future)- being in touch with the past and exploring new heights of technology .
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Sir John Franklin Park East, Winnipeg, Canada
6. Hextle Project Organisers Category Team Size Location Year
Benchmark The Winnipeg Trails Association Public Furniture Design 2 Winnipeg, Canada 49.87738, -97.19604 : February, 2019 : : : : :
Project Task: The design brief asked to to challenge the concept of common bench that has the power to stop people in their tracks and provide a place to wait, rest, read and more.
Concept “A Bench for All� Tired? - Have a seat! Want to relax? - Lie down! Need a support? - Recline! Go wild? - Climb up! Hextle is THE ultimate public bench catering to your everyday needs. The concept of this project has been inspired by Beehives wherein it inculcates the theme of a lively space and its stable honeycomb structure formed by hexagons. Hextle is a bench not only limited to seating but can be used as a different entities by different users. It attracts all age groups with its ability to provide a flexible space through the interstation of hexagonal members to create unique spaces for varying temperaments of a person. Enveloped by the trail route on both sides, tt, the chosen site makes a potential space for interaction and communal activity. vv
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TOP A long high seating, climb up & re-live the kid in you.
LOUNGE A carefree space to lie down & relax
Back-rest Arm-rest Seating with a back-rest & arm-rest POD A small room to create your own realm
STOOL A welcoming seating area
Exploded View Of Hextle
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Possible User Experience for various age groups
People stopping by the trail to relax, and enjoy ‘Hextle’
The ‘ Chu Faat ‘ Dance form performed by the Lepchas to worship Mt. Kanchenjunga.
7. The Lepchas Project Organisers Category Team Size Location Year
: Understanding principles of Vernacular Architecture through documentation. : Design Studio, Academics : Documentation, Academics : 7 : Mangan, Sikkim, India 27.4979° N, 88.5348° E : January, 2017
Project Task: The design intent is to transform marginalized places into healthy and meaningful environments for everyone to participate in and benefit from taking an untraversed approach.
Concept Vernacular architecture portrays an unbreakable bond between the people and place.It responds to many aspects like climate, places, culture, use of locally available materials and local skills that developed over the years through hit and trial.We tried to capture the essence of vernacular architecture by indepth study, documentation and analysis of the ‘Lepcha’ community. The Lepchas or the Rongs, are the indigenious tribe of Dzongu Valley, which is a triangular region in North Sikkim, India. The settlement is bounded by the Teesta river In the South-East, Tholung Chu River in the North-East and mountains in the West. The main focus area will be Mangan, a town on the edge of Dzongu.Which belongs to cold climatic region. Lepchas have a rich culture and a strong traditional knowledge system.The tribe is influenced by Buddhism and this is reflected in the designing of their spaces.
Phalong Ngapu The ridge pole, Roof angle - 27° Thomta Purlins
Daamshyaok Himalyan bamboo thatch with the property of absorbing direct heat from the sun responding to the climate needs
Auntoh The wooden floor
Pahlong Attic room for storage
Paansong Porch made of Bamboo fence
Kolak-Rel Joist Rapsay Wide and oblong windows
Kay Kitchen and living room Ghyapho The hearth -5 stones to support pot
Dayyong The room for religious activities Tungvyeng Door of thick wooden planks
Pho Pantry
Kingchoo All the necessary wood for the Dwelling Unit
Kaaden-Long Round stone on which pillars are placed. This makes the Dwelling unit Earth Quake resistant
Possible User Experience for various age groups
NOTE: All the bolded text in the labelling of exploded view is written in ‘Rong-Ring’ language, a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Indian states of Sikkim and West-Bengal.
The attic is placed right beside the kitchen to provide access for smoke to get out. Warm air collecting in the attic serves as insulation for the living area below.
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Possible User Experience for various age groups
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Seep in 21X42cm Medium- Charcoal & Graphite
Isn’t it beautiful to stare at how formless a body can get when its looses the desires of flesh. The way the hairlocks curl up sticking out of the braid in a in its own harmony of abstraction. The warm hues eager to blossom out of the skin into the vivid glow of evening. How can my hands stop while penn
a rhythm. The draperies embracing the skin ning down this beautiful imagery.
Blazing 29.7 X 42 cm Medium- Charcoal & Graphite ‘I let my eyes sing you my story’
Portraiture involves passionate eyes to see through the subject’s emotions and capturing the essence of that moment on paper.Its a poetry of curves, t the process of its creation and make it look effortlessly mesmerizing. Being able to create a portrait that has the ability to evoke the hidden values of of deep introspection is true reward of the artist.
texture , light and shadow which gives life to the subject leading its spectator into a state
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