In my pursuit of growth as a designer, my cognitive inclination emphasizes diagrammatic and visual thinking, prioritizingintuitivereasoningandcreativeinsights.Despitethis,Iconsciouslybalanceitbysubstantiatingintuitive decisions with factual data, maintaining a dynamic interplay between intuition and precision in my thinking process. Herman Hertzberger’s teachings in architecture have been instrumental, in emphasizing structuralism anddesignthinking.Seekingtofurtherrefinethesestudies,IamdrawntoTUDelft,underthementorshipofD.van den Heuvel.
ChoosingTUDelftformyMScinArchitecture,Urbanism&BuildingSciencesalignsseamlesslywithmyeducational vision.ThecombinationofprogramrigidityandstudiofluidityassuresmethatIcanfullyutilizeTUDelft’sknowledge and resources over two years. Witnessed through transformative stories like Abhinand Gopal’s, reinforces my confidence. Conversations with TU Delft alum Namrata Baruah further solidify my belief in this choice.
The specialized studios within the Architecture track, particularly “Why Factory,” the Explore Lab, and “Design, Data, and Society,” captivate me. These promise to be precise tools for my intellectual needs, contributing to my passion for crafting spaces that enhance the concept of third places. The Explore Lab, with its emphasis on individual leadership and collaborative endeavors, resonates with my research approach.
Myhypotheticalthesisprojectenvisionsbridgingthegapbetweencurrentpublicspacesandevolvinguserneeds inIndianleisurespaces.Itexploreshowintermediaryspacescaneffectivelysimulatethirdplacestailoredtouser needs, incorporating data-driven applications and aligning with citizens’ aspirations.
Drivenbyacommitmenttoinnovation,materialityemergesasakeyfocus.InspiredbyexperiencesatM9Design Studio and writing about Self-Healing Bioconcrete, I aim to contribute to the shift towards a multifunctional material culture at Microlab, TU Delft.
Summarizing my BSc thesis work, it revolves around disrupting established structures in leisure spaces. The think tankexperienceshapedmyresearchquestionontheflexiblecharacterofdigitalrealms,resultingina“speculative built typology”—a sanctuary with polar spatialities, fostering communal interactions.
Inessence,myjourneyunfoldstowardsbecomingadisruptivesystemsdesignerattheintersectionofthephysical and digital realms, finding its next chapter at TU Delft. Here, I aspire to contribute dynamically to architectural innovation and research, marking the next phase of my evolving narrative.
ATHIRDPLACE
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: Year 5 (X Semester), 2023 : Undergraduate Thesis : Prof. Vinod Ganesh : Hyderabad, India : mvinodganesh@jnafau.ac.in
UNSCHOOLCOPENHAGEN
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: Year 2 (III Semester), 2019 : COMPETITION : Asst. Prof. Srivalli Pradeepthi : Copenhagen, Denmark : pradeepthi.is@gmail.com
The hypothesis suggests that the thriving state of cyberspace/ social media in the current generation is facilitated by their capacity for instantaneous and seamless transitions between polar attributes. This ability enables users to effortlessly navigate between explorativediscovery,inclusiveaccessibility,communalengagement,individualexpression, therebydefiningtheirdynamicandthrivingevolution.
Thisadaptabilityunderscorestheirpivotalroleinshapingaversatiledigitallandscape.Such dynamic interactions redefine these platforms, fostering a space where users navigate a spectrumofdigitalexperiences,fortifyingtheirrelevanceinthisever-evolvingcyberrealm .
Using drawings as a tool to dissect and articulate insights garnered from studies on physical attributes, while concurrently tagging these projects with identified meta-physical qualities. Renderingtheunderstandingoftheproject’stangibleelementsandintangiblecharacteristics withinarchitecturalstudies,enrichingcomprehensionandexpression.
LITTLE ISLAND JAI JAGAT
BHARAT BHAVAN
BANGANGA
BANGANGA
OC: Bijoy Ramachandra
OC: Bijoy Ramachandra
THEATRE
ONE GREEN MILE
KOCHI BIENNALE
TIMESQAURE
SEOULLO SKYGARDEN
ONE GREEN MILE
COSLAD HYBRID GRIDGROUNDS LOOP OF WISDOM
USER SURVERY & STUDY
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We’ve unleashed a city-wide thought jam! With the “Insights on the Use of Public Spaces” research as the guide,wehittheITparkswheretheyounggunsthrive. Our quest? To decode their leisure magic! Using QR codes, we’ve turned surveying into a playful scan-andexploregameonpostersandhandhelddevices.
Furthermore developing the relationship between physical elements and theoretical architectural elements with a list of possible programs that could work with the idea and site context. Theseprograms are similar to old railyway stations,airport lounges and afewmorerecentphenomenainthespaceofpublicspaces
HOTELS
MINDSPACE RAIDURG IKEA
MINDSPACE
HOTELS
HOTELS CYBERGATEWAYS
VITTAL NAGARRAO
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• Strategic Location: Proximity to circulation spaces like roads and transportationhubs.
• Adjacent to Institutions: Close to educational or cultural establishments like universitiesorcolleges.
• Underutilized Spaces: Emphasis on existing, potentially unused or underused spaces.
• Street-LikeCharacter:Creatingavibrant, pedestrian-friendly environment akin to a lively street with wide walkways, street furniture,andlandscaping.
To strengthen connections between IT-Parks and the city, extensive research delves into urban design theories and successful projects, aimingtointegrateandexploitstrategies.This analysis uncovers ways to leverage IT-Park characteristics,bridgingthegapbetweenwork andurbanlife.Focusingonmeaningfulspatial experiences beyond functionality, the project aims to propose interventions that transform these spaces into dynamic hubs, fostering collaboration, community engagement, and anintegratedurbanexperience.
Breaking boundaries of classrooms, merging it with play areas gives rise to new learning experiences and social interactions. Schools are supposed to be fun places that inspire wonder, creativity and innovation through teaching and learning. Every single day of learning is a new journey for children. Schools should offer welcoming environments that instill in them confidence to pursue their dreams and interests.
In the realm of education, we’re expanding beyond classroom confines, integrating play areas for immersive learning and social interaction. With unschooling, we’re fostering a new teaching ethos, encouraging kids to explore through interlearning, activities, and games, guiding their overlapping discoveries of the world.
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SiteContext
DAY1-TRADING
To bond with nature and integrating responsibilities.
DAY2-FARMING
Developing speech, motor skills. decision-making and socializing skills.
DAY3-COOKING
To feed and to be fed.Letting the toddlers learn to make food, dwell into the process, nad learn on the way.
5 DAY UNSCHOOLING PROGRAM FOR THE INFANTS
DAY4-ARTEXPLORATION
Fun with experimentation and practical work where you can discover and explore colors, shapes. and materials.
DAY5-PERFORMINGARTS
A space to concentrate and enter an introspective process of communication with cosmos and yourself.
Analogous to basic elements of a toy, the synchronization of every unique element forms highly functional ever shifting tectonics. This allows the school to function as a platform where children grow and learn from each other.
COMPONENTS
TRANSIT /AVOID
The Indian population is ever-growing, this means more people are constantly moving. Public mobility spaces act as nodes for this movement; they help connect people to places across the country. In India, the public transportation sector indulges in transporting millions of people a day. The bus sector alone operates 170,000 buses carrying 70 million or more people every single day.
For this project, we proposed the redesign of the existing bus terminal JBS or Jubilee Bus Station. It is a two-tier bus terminal located in Hyderabad, Telangana, in the heart of the city .Teaming with people on a daily basis, it is an important area that needs to be made serviceable for a post-pandemic world.
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: Year 2 (IV Semester), 2020
: COMPETITION -Annual NASA Design Competition
: Asst.Prof .Syed Ateeq Mirza
: JBS Terminus, Hyderabad
: Group Work
: Involved in every aspects of Design,post production.
: Transit Hub ,Post-COVID, Public Infrastructure
Vehicular Movement
Nodal Points
EXISTINGSITEANALYSIS
NODUSANALYSIScc
ZONING DEVELOPEMENT
FORM EXPERIMENTATION
A collaborative exploration, merging diverse ideas and thoughtful considerations to craft a user-centric transit hub
Repeatation
Through extensive analysis of the existing bus terminal and its contextual surroundings, leveraging the core principles of efficient public transit hubs via nodal analysis, we’ve delineated an optimal zoning layout. This layout is designed to alleviate the prevailing bottlenecks in passenger movement, ensuring a seamless flow within the terminal space.
Following the zoning’s conceptualization, a series of iterative stages for the project’s form development ensued. Each iteration was underpinned by distinct logics and reasoning, serving as a platform to explore diverse design possibilities. Rigorous evaluations were conducted, weighing the merits and demerits of each iteration to extract valuable insights.
In this iterative journey, multiple robust design elements and strategies emerged, originating from various iterations. The synthesis of these elements led to the crystallization of our final form—an amalgamation that draws from the strengths of different design approaches. This synthesis doesn’t merely integrate diverse design elements; it embodies a holistic solution, accommodating multifaceted considerations, user-centric functionalities, and the optimal utilization of space to establish a truly efficient and adaptable transit hub.
Uniting the disjointed sections of the terminal spatially, we aim to establish an open, fluid space for passengers and citizens, facilitating efficient navigation while also mitigating the prevalent spread of COVID-19. This initiative considers climatic conditions and anticipates the city’s future expansion needs, ensuring a design that’s adaptable and sustainable in the long run
cc ITERATIONS : MUKESH, ABHINAV, TARUN, SHEKAR, NARAYAN
FORM EVOLUTION
Why waffle structure?
A fluid waffle structure would satisfy being a Simplysupported structure And also appear Freeflowing, making it open and Inviting To people who are travelling.
Creating 1:500 scale mock models involves shaping metal mesh to mimic waffle structures, allowing load studies. Precision in mesh manipulation ensures accurate representation for thorough load analysis in architectural designs.
cc MODEL : MUKESH, NARAYAN
The waffle roof was made to give a sense of direction to the users. The outward radial path guides them to their respective terminals without experiencing close contact with others.
The structure is large and a continuous roof with a framework. Openings are allow north light to enter.
The stalactite Columns help the roof blend into the ground seamlessly.
This waffle element provides enclosure to the structure gives a sense of unity by with the waffle roof.
The parking is underground so that people do not have to park their vehicles far away and walk to the station. This is a major problem in the existing design.
The no-contact Entrances are at the west outwards towards the bus making circulation hassle-free. administration block is in and the cloak room is in
provides some structure and by merging and has mesh are made to enter. west and lead bus bay, hassle-free. The in the north the south.
COMPONENTS
SOLARDECATHALON INDIA-PRAGYAII
The “Net Zero Solar Decathlon India” competition challenged our team in the Office Division, collaborating closely with industry partners on real-life projects. Our approach focused on reducing energy consumption while maximizing usable space efficiency. Through various measures such as water management and facade optimization, we introduced multiple iterations and innovative design solutions to lower the project’s environmental performance index (EPI). Our efforts culminated in being named finalists in this national competition, showcasing our commitment to sustainable built environments and innovative design strategies by integrating renewable energy sources and implementing cutting-edge technology, our project aimed not only for energy efficiency but also for a minimal carbon footprint.
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: Year 4 (VII Semester), 2022
: COMPETITION -Solar Decathlon India
: Prof .Sristhi Srivasthava
: GIFT City, Gandhinagar, India
: Group Work
: Involved in Team Leadership, Facade Conceptualization
: Net Zero ,Office Building, Facade Studies.
The site is located in a commercial cum residential zone and is a little over one kilometre from the Sabarmati river. The project is the phase-1 of the development of a 15 storey commercial complex designed to follow the principles of sustainable green buildings and comprises modern, flexible and efficient office spaces. The office units are to be leased post completion and the occupancy hours of the building are 9:00am to 7:00pm.
Areas
Sitearea:10,604.50SQM
Permissiblebuilt-uparea:4,345SQM
Permissiblegroundcoverage:65%
Groundcoverage:41%
Project's evolution, we began with a simple building block in stage 1. Progressing to stage 2, we introduced an atrium, enhancing ventilation and natural light at the building's core. Stage 3 involved carving sections from the structure to create self-shading effects. Then, in stage 4, vertical circulation cores were strategically integrated, accompanied by green pockets on the north facade. Finally, in stage 5, we implemented an active facade system to further enhance the building's functionality and sustainability.Stage 5 introduced an active facade, drastically reducing solar heat gain compared to conventional designs, achieving superior energy efficiency and climate control
SOLAR HEAT GAIVE OF THE BUILDING MASSING
SIMULATIONS : TARUN, NARAYAN
FACADE LOUVRES STUDY
Iteration 1
Solar irradiation in plan
First iteration
• Vertical louvres
Iteration 3
Solar irradiation in plan
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Solar irradiation simulations for North
• 250mm extrusion from external walls
• 260mm from each other
Third iteration
• 6 horizontal louvres on South
• 300mm extrusion from external walls
• 485mm from each other
• Other sides used a combination of horizontal and vertical
Solar irradiation simulations for North
and
Facade (top)
South Facade (bottom)
Facade (top)
South Facade (bottom)
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CONCLUSION
Iterative simulations led to an optimal louvred facade: Southern louvres block direct sunlight; North, East, and West use a mix of horizontal/vertical louvres for reduced heat and optimal daylight penetration.
Iteration 2
Solar irradiation in plan
Solar irradiation in plan
Second iteration
• 4 Horizontal louvres
irradiation simulations for
• 300mm extrusion from external walls
• 850mm from each other
Solar irradiation simulations for North Facade (top) and South Facade (bottom)
Fourth iteration
• 13 horizontal louvres on South
• 125mm extrusion from external walls
• 250mm from each other
• Other sides used a combination of horizontal and vertical but at a higher number than before
• Rotated them by 22 degrees towards
Iteration 4
Solar
North Facade (top) and South Facade (bottom)
VISUAL COMFORT SIMULATIONS
luminescent spandrels panel vealed
37% LESS GAIN
Integrated PC panels laminated into adjustable panels
Insulated DGU with solar shading of SHG- 0.33, VLT- 0.55
Aluminum Louvres
Photo
An interactive lighting management strategy not only gives building occupants the flexibility to control lights tailored to their needs, but gives them the opportunity to control their environment, leading to greater satisfaction. A very important aspect for health is natural lighting and optimization of facades.
Following are the visual comfort simulations that we ran to see how our facade system and orientation affected the lighting.
Spatial Daylight Autonomy
Without louvres, there is a daylight autonomy of 82.9%, whereas, with offset it is 75.4%. The offset does not have a drastic impact on it.
Spatial Daylight Autonomy
Without louvres, there is a daylight autonomy of 82.9%, whereas, with offset it is 75.4%. The offset does not have a drastic impact on it.
Annual Glare
Without louvres, there is a lot of glare along the walls & around the courtyard. With offsets, the glare along walls is greatly reduced.
Luminance
The mean Lux level is lowered by the louvres due to less direct sunlight. In the second simulation we see that the luminance is lowered along the walls.
Radiance
This simulation presents the thermal comfort of the building. The iteration with louvres has better thermal comfort.
Luminancewithout&withLouvres
Radiance without & with Louvres
AnnualGlarewithout&withLouvres
Daylighting without & with Louvres
Thermal Comfort without & with Louvres
ENERGY PERFORMANCE
is to optimize the energy efficiency of the project by reducing heating and cooling loads, integration of daylighting and systems as well as low energy and efficient cooling systems.
Something that, when shared, makes individuals seem less lonely, that can make us feel as though we are a part of something greater than ourselves. To allow this, we require a place of gathering, a space that allows vibrant and joyful experiences and provides support of some kind—be it relief from hectic daily life, meeting like-minded people, finding new interests, delving deeper Into existing interests or by simply being a place to spend some time. These spaces can cover a wide range of facilities, forming part of the ‘hard’ social infrastructure that supports community wellbeing in the city. Services and activities developed and delivered from theseassets help bring people together, and improve and strengthen neighbourhoods, community resilience and community safety.
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: Year 4 (VII Semester), 2022
: ACADEMIC
: Asst Prof .Kartik Mahon
: Hyderabad, India
: Individual : : Community center, Ramps ,Circulation Studies.
Community is without question is central to human experience.
DESIGN IDEATION
FINAL SITE MASSING
PROGRAMS
Developing the community center towars the intial idea of bringing the people closer to each other using transition spaces and nodes of interaction, the design is developed towards the initial idea of bringing people closer to each other. In order for the the community to have more humane interactions, the open-inviting space intends to create
INTUITIONS & DREAMS depict our spiritual being because they emanate from the source.
