PORTFOLIO
MIHIR SRIRAM ARANALA Manipal School of Architecture and Planning 2016-2021
ARANALA,
MIHIR SRIRAM 11, Abhinav Palace, 23, Jeth Nagar 1st Main Road, R.A Puram, Chennai - 28 +91 8217506530 sriram.mihir@gmail.com
Learning by exploring Open mind Self introspect Research before design Critical approach Urbanism
AC A D E M I C
C E R T I F I C AT E S + C O U R S E S
Manipal Academy of Higher Education Manipal School Of Architecture and Planning Bachelors of Architecture [8.76 GPA]
February 2021 - Second prize in Annual Research on Cities Summit Conference Xaviers University February 2021 - Zonal Top 10 Thesis Award COA
Umeå University Umea School of Architecture Semester Exchange Program
December 2020 - National Winner of Architecture Essay Competition _IDHA labs Rethinking modern urbanscape of India in 21st Century
Chettinad Vidyashram High School - CBSE [84%]
September 2020- Thesis nominated for President’s Medal ( Part 2 ) RIBA
L A N G UA G E S
November 2018 - German A1 _MCES Manipal Centre for European Studies
Native / Bilingual Proficiency English, Telugu
March 2019 - Runners Up _Inspirit School Design Trophy
Working Proficiency Hindi
April 2017 - The Architectural Imagination _Edx Harvard Graduate School of Design
Spoken Proficiency Tamil, Kannada
April 2018 - Sustainable Cities _UN-SDG United Nations - Sustainable Development Goals
Limited Proficiency German, Sanskrit
Exploring human space : An introduction to geographicity (pursuing) _EdX Swiss Federal Institute (EPFL)
TECHNICAL SKILLS Modelling AutoCAD SketchUp Revit Rhino + Grasshopper QGIS
P U B L I C AT I O N S + R E S E A R C H Are we designing smart cities or smart looking cities - Winner Professional Category competition - December 2020 Co-authored essay that won the architecture essay competition organized by IDHA labs.
Representation
https://idhalabs.com/blog/f/are-we-designingsmart-cities-or-smart-looking-cities
Corel Draw Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Premiere Pro Lightroom
Negotiating the right to the city in the smart city -A case of informal vendors in Chennai November 2019 Author - exploring rationalities and epistemologies of urban policies of Global south citiy, through the smart city discourse.
Digital Visualisation
Deconstructing infectious diseases through urban networks - September 2019 Author - investigating the social and invisible flows of a network by tracing the outbreak of the Nipah infectious disease.
Unreal Engine Lumion V-Ray Programming HTML
Carbon Sequestration Modelling - December 2017 Performed carbon sequestration modelling and awareness video for Save Aarey forest initiative.
CSS C++ PHP Excel VBA Visual Scripting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFRbmVU1i JQ
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selection of work
01. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Drawings and visualisations, Triple O Studio, Chennai
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02. UDUPI UNDERGROUND Urban Context Studio, Manipal
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03. RINGS OF LIFE School Design competition | Runner up position
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04. HEM PÅ BRÄNTEVÄGEN Collective Housing Project, Umea
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05. REIMAGINING SOCIAL HOUSING IN CHENNAI Social Housing | COA Zonal Top 10 | Nominated for RIBA Presidents Medal
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06. CO-CURRICULARS & RESEARCH Research, Competitions, Computational Designs
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07. MISCELLENOUS Photography, Videography, Sketches, 1:1 Model Executions
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PR O F E SSI O N A L T R A IN IN G Triple O Studio, Chennai
A R C H I T E C TURE & I N TE RI OR
URB AN DESIGN AND MAPPING
Kriyalaya Primary and High School planning and drawings
Besant Avenue heritage signage - drawings for street signage and rendering
Aden Towers - GFC drawings for G+9 residential Highrise
Megastreets project - Chennai - drawings, mapping, field work and coordination with various consultants for the Mega streets project with Greater Chennai Corporation and Arya Architects, Ahmedabad
Asian Paints Tamilnadu cataloguerendering and interior designing Merwin’s Residence - drawings and interior designing
Streets for people Challenge - competition entry for Smart cities challenge for creating equitable streets for all
Mihir Sriram undergraduate portfolio
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BESANT AVENUE_SIGNAGE DRAWING DATE 09.02.2021
Brick work MADRAS INHERITED 01 46, B Ramchandra Adithanar Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar - 600020 Brick Footing
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U DU PI U N D ER G RO U N D URBAN CONTEXT STUDIO
Growing urban footprint and increasing population in the city of Udupi has reduced the space for public movement and has splintered the public transportation network into pockets around the city’s core. The rather haphazard and unplanned development of the core has resulted in uncomfortable and overlapping pedestrian movement and reduced cultural activities in a place which was once a rich public square. The city and the core is an important node, connecting the major districts in the state through bus and private transportation. Therefore it became necessary to focus on catering to the development of urban infrastructure whilst maintaing and reconstructing the historical, cultural and economic past of the city. With population increase of half a million with the past decade, city planners have not been able to plan and anticipate the need for increased transportation infrastructure. The inter state and the intra-city buses are operated out of both private and public bus stands. The lack of space has splintered their locations in 4, which spread over 250m and differ by 9m in their elevations.
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Udupi Underground
Tr a n s i t i o n f r o m pr i v at e i n t r a ci t y bus s t a n d t o i n t e r c i t y bus st an ds.
l ar ge and unplanned s treet s ections wi t h ov erlapping vehicular and pedest r ian movements
The pattern of user movement is very fluidic and each mode of transport is interdependent on each other. This makes the task of switching between the bus stands and the mode of transport cumbersome but is also frequently interfered by deluge due to heavy rains, vehicular conflicts due to lack of or dilapidated sidewalks and so on.
Furthermore, the unplanned street sections and heirarchies made it impossible for human comfort at the ground level. The seemingly normal erasure of a historical square meant the loss of identity and cultural importance in the city’s fabric.
CURRENT MASTERPLAN
O ld s tructures in this area holds a his torical and cultural s ignificance
The morphological study revealed that the built environment never exceeded a height of 9m in this area. Historical studies also showed the important facade details of many buildings dotting this street.
PROPOSED MASTERPLAN
Proposed masterplan included even street widths, delineated bus bay, change in traffic movement, subterranean pedestrian network and change in street paving material.
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PROPOSED SUBTERRANEAN NETWORK Any infrastructural intervention had to be cognizant of these constraints of culture, context and history but at the same time, respond to the growing crisis of overpopulation and respond with contemporary solutions. Built in sections of 2’ thick concrete, the structure maintains the air quality by making use of the topography to create levels, thereby inducing stack effect. The subterranean structure houses an urban square in the original location and preserves the landmark clock tower that exists today. The sunken urban square acts as a central node and connects the four bus stands.
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LE VE L 02
Udupi Underground
The structure helps the user get a seamless transition through the various bus stands while experiencing the usual street side shopping and maybe even getting a glimpse of the local art and culture.
Being 2 storeys below the ground, it makes a sufficient space for gathering to view events and other performances. It is also designed to house informal vending, a community - built garden and a public gallery.
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R I N G S O F LIF E SCHOOL DESIGN COMPETITION Team : Mihir Sriram Sneha Sheela Ramesh
Photo by Arwa Al Sabri UNHCR
https://bettershelter.org/product/
Education is a fundamental human right but only 61% of refugee children attend primary school, mostly in makeshift tents and camps. This deprives them of the quality holistic development they need at an early age. The refugee situation demands not just rehabilitation of housing but also education and humanitarian help for the Yemeni region which has been affected by war since 2011. The children affected by war are denied access to a healthy playing and studying environment. The polar difference in the life before and after war negatively impacts mental development and which pushes them away from the rest of the world subsequently denying them the opportunity to be one with the world. The design aims to provide a fresh start for these young children. Using the available resources, the Rings of life provides them opportunity and space to heal, learn about life and see colors more than the grays in concrete and the reds in blood
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Rings of Life
Inaccessibility Lack of local Resources Immigration & Brain Drain
Innovative student projects UNHCR initiatives Use of modular & pre-fab constructions
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Open spaces and freedom is a necessity for the proper development of children until atleast primary school.
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War torn countries impact the mentality of the children as they are forced to hide and stay in closed spaces from their childhood.
Philanthropists United Nations Volunteers Motivated & Brilliant young population
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AXONOMETRIC VIEW OF STRUCTURAL MODULE
Terrorism Profit driven capitalists Weak government approach Lack of awareness
To propose through the concept that everyone should have a fair chance at a better life.
Color is necessary but over use of color is not constructive.
Frame Galvanized high strength steel Envelope [wall & roof panels]: Semi-hard & opaque plastic panels.
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The use of individual modules for construction helps us create a space with minimum planning and expertise.
Scarcity and unavailability of material, time and clean water makes it difficult to cast concrete structures. Pre-fab and steel structures can be manufactured easily away from site and easily be shipped and installed.
For easy relocation and establishment, this technique aids in setting up schools at a faster pace.
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN 01. Healing Hall 02. Dining and Workshop Area 03. Classrooms 04. Administration
05. Computer Room 06. Library 07. Garden of Life 08. Bio- Toilets
View of the classroom with the paths of different colors leading up to it. Kids can either follow the path or veer off it. Green pockets in between serve as spaces for recreation. Paths are made of recycled rubber tyres that can be made into colorful pavements.
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Rings Of Life
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MASTERPLAN ISOMETRIC VIEW 01. Healing Hall 02. Dining and Workshop Area 03. Classrooms 04. Administration
05. Computer Room 06. Library 07. Garden of Life 08. Bio- Toilets
The individuals panels that make up the walls are manufactured with colored interiors, but the exterior is of a single color to avoid attracting unwanted attention in the refugee areas. The floor mat that is used is connected to the path that leads to the classroom or that space.
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H E M PÅ B RÄ N T V Ä G EN COLLECTIVE HOUSING PROJECT
“Hem på Bräntevägen“ is a network of living and social spaces that connect and revitalize the East of Holmsund and this starts with centrum. “Something happens because something happens because something happens” a quote of Jan Gehl, has been the guiding principle for the design of this neighborhood. The ground floor acts as a commercial space and community activities which opens out in to tthe public square and playground. Built with CLT, it reduces carbon footprint, reduces the construction time and the insulation costs significantly and improves the building life.
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Hem på Bräntevägen
Process diagrams to use site conditions and morphology of the city to create the square and the individual community spaces.
Collective Housing
Multi family housing
Single family housing
Section showing the local of the housing interventions with respect to the Lake.
MASTERPLAN The proposed collective housing will be East of Holmsund, linking the main parts to the Lakeside. The pedestrianisation of these areas have been planned in response to the proximity to schools and independent residential villas whilst introducing 100 new residents.
The diagonal cutting across the square is the microcosm of the linear happening of events , both public and collective. A need to connect diagonally gave way to the conceptualisation of the design. The pair of blocks seem to be in conversation through terrace level and the connecting collective bridge
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The Collective Terrace is an “interactive” bridge between the two blocks which connects the residents and promotes interaction. Residents can witness the social activities in the urban square or look over at the playground for having an eye on kids or elderly parents.
Collective dining space are double heighted on alternate floors. They lead to collective balconies used for social gatherings ( FIKA ) and smoking points.
AXONOMETRIC VIEW 01.Residential Entry 02. Community Square 03. Collective Bridge 04. Cafe And Restaurant
05. Lidl ( Supermarket) 06. Urban Square 07. Public Square Entry 08. Community Fair
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Floor Sectional Detail
Hem på Bräntevägen
C OL L E C T I V E B A LC ON Y
A XO N O M ETR IC V I EW O F TH E M O D EL
T Y P ICA L FLO O R P LA N
2 OR 3 BED C OL L E C T I V E UN I T
S H A R ED K ITCH EN
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S I N G LE U S ER U N I TS
R E I M AG IN IN G SO CI AL H O U S IN G IN C H EN N A I UNDERGRADUATE THESIS PROJECT
Incrementality
Flexibility
Social interactive and responsive
Affordability
The architectural vocabulary of modularity in the public housing schemes has impinged upon the notions in the way different communities perform their daily life in specific cultural settings. Housing has come to be viewed as a commodity, a typology to dwell rather than creating it as a microcosm of social life. Pushed both by the capitalist and creative forces, housing typologies many a times, do not imbibe to the ways of living of the community. Devoid of the social spaces, the spaces become oblivious to the everyday working of households and communities. This thesis project aims to develop a housing prototype, while setting contours of design for engaging with the social housing. Address the notions of community, inclusion, dignity and provide opening to perform social life in the backyard of the city. The architecture speaks for the spatial, social and economic needs of the residents, by introducing flexibility, contextuality and belongingness, thereby creating conducive environment to perform daily life for all the age groups. The project aims to retain identities and blur the exclusionary nature of social housing architecture while considering the shrinking urban space, and a need for viability and incrementality to sustain over a considerable horizon.
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Reimagining Social Housing
M A S T ERP L A N The project introduces 90 units of housing, a community center and vegetable gardens in the community. The masterplan focuses on linking all parts of the site through varying levels of streets ; vehicular and pedestrian access being separated. This not only restricts the amount of impermeable paving materials such as concrete and asphalt. The use of permeable materials help replenish the ground water and help prevents deluge during rains.
The roads extend till the extents of the site ending in cul-de sacs and parking spaces. Flat roof profiles are maintained mainly to reduce costs, nevertheless providing the spaces such as bedrooms which need to drain heat in Chennai’s weather. The community center acts as an entry point, which can be recognised as this community’s identity and as a landmark. The programme for a community library is to help the students in the community focus on studying in a collaborative manner in a better environment than the home.
The focus is also to provide a rich street life providing levels which can be utilised for seating, temporary vending, evening activities, playing, etc.
A xono m e t r i c M a s t e r p l a n v i e w S i te Plan
Pe de s tr ia n
Green Areas
Ve h icu la r Movm e n t
Master p l an - G r ound Fl o o r p l a n
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Clu s te r s
CLU S T ER A To urban square + community Center
30 sqm; Customisable Non - incremental Small family and new couples
2 Wheeler Parking To Community Garden Seating (Plinth) Common Staircase and cluster gathering space Internal Courtyard 2 Wheeler Parking
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
Sing le Unit Floo r Pl an and V i ew 6640.0 3300.0 2000.0 900.0
2750 830.0
2600.0
920
2200.0
6200.0
1200.0 1500
600.0
3000.0
2500
1200.0 3400
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
1300
Cl u s t e r P l a n
609.6 2700
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
El ev a t i o n - Cl u s t e r A
Clu s t er A Un i t - Post Oc c up anc y s t ud y an d furni tur e anal ysi s
S e c t i o n - Cl u s t e r A
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C LU S T ER B Carpet area of 40 sqm; Customisable to family typology; Incremental; Larger families and future expansion.
Incremental Units 2 Wheeler Parking
S ing le Unit Floo r Pl an and V i ew
To urban square + community Center
Shared Corridor
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
3430.5
Internal Courtyard Incremental unit
3473.3
Window + storage unit
6500
1500.3 2200.0
3200.0 3500
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
3235.4
900.0
830.0 2000.0
3400.0
Cl u s t e r P l a n
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
El ev a t i o n - Cl u s t e r B
Clus t e r A Unit - Post O c c up anc y s t u d y and fu rni tur e anal ysi s
Se c t i o n - Cl u s t e r B
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Reimagining Social Housing
Roof Level +10.45 LVL
Third Floor +9.45 LVL
C L U ST E R A
Second Floor +6.45 LVL
First Floor +3.45 LVL
Ground Level +0.00 LVL
Roof +10.45 LVL
C LUST E R B
Third Floor +9.45 LVL
Second Floor +6.45 LVL
First Floor +3.45 LVL
Ground Floor +0.00 LVL
Roof Level +7.45 LVL
COMMU N ITY C E N TE R
Community Library + Work space +3.95 LVL
Community Hall +0.00 LVL
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C O MMUN I TY CE NTE R 80 + 80 sqm Flexible spaces Functionality + aesthetics Community activator
Entry to the community Interior Green space Community Hall Seating Storage
+0.00 m
+0.45 m
Wash Area
Washroom
G r o u n d Fl o o r P l a n
Sec ti o n A A - Co m m u n i t y Ce n t e r
Sec ti on B B - Co m m u n i t y Ce n t e r
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A : View of the central square which is built around a traditional peepal tree. The shade of the tree gives respite from the sun and encourages community gathering.
B : The bridge of Cluster B is a featured element that connects both the blocks and creates view corridors to facilitate light, ventilation and community interaction.
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C : The community garden along the units promotes self sustanance and helps createa a notion of community,
D : Community building through recreational structures. The community hall serves to host local community programs, carrom tournaments and much more. The community center aids the education by providing well lit, comfortable space for education.
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CO - CU R R I C U LA R S, R ES EA RC H AND C O M P ETITIO N S
Undergraduate dissertation on understanding urban informality in Smart Cities Program and Student Research Forum paper on Deconstructing infectious diseases - a spatial study of the Nipah Virus
Urban Development - Poster presentation on networks in temple town of Udupi
Competition entry for Architecture of Inheritance
Competition entry for rehabilitating houses of Sunderbans post cyclone and floods.
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Co Curriclar, Research and Competitions
Indian City sustainability tracker website for Master’s studio exercise; Carbon sequestration modelling for Save Aarey Forest initiative.
Parametric exploration of bamboo structure for building archway; Equim education : Winner of the AI Urbanized workshop for Artificial intelligence and Machine learning
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PH OTO G R A P H Y A N D V I D EO G R A P H Y ARCHITECTURE AND TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY - CAPTURING EMOTIONS, FEELINGS AND MEMORIES.
Various photography and videography exercises in Umea to study and document the city, people, the architecture and nature.
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Extra curriculars and interests
E XT R ACU RRIC U LA R S A N D I N T ER ES T S 1:1 EXECUTION OF DESIGNS; MODEL MAKING; VISUALISATION AND QUICK SKETCHING
To scale execution of furnitures and models; visualisations and sketching exercises and experiments.
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mihir aranala Mihir Sriram Aranala | Architecture undergraduate +91 8217506530 | sriram.mihir@gmail.com | @_aranala Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, Manipal, India