Graduate Architecture Portfolio by Nayonika Goud

Graduate Program Portfolio

NAYONIKA GOUD “The rapid change the world faces, must occur without losing perspective. Change we must. But the challenge of change is to not lose identity; it is not a question of Modernism and Tradition, but the survival of the Spirit of Humanity.” - Prof. Ar. KR Jaisim WORK EXPERIENCE

SKILLS

Sovereign Architects, Pune - Intern, Junior Ar. Soft Skills

goud.nayonika@gmail.com +91 9545089956

Hard Skills

3D Modelling SA is a small scale firm with projects ranging Design from interior design, architecture to landscaping Visual Graphics and urban design. I worked on architectural deVector Graphics sign of bungalows, working drawings, site visits, Drafting interior and exterior design and views on Lumion WORKSHOPS TRAVEL and Sketchup Vray. Housing design, structural Eastern Europe grids. Interior Design of apartments, and com- Earth Architecture and Sustainability July 2019 May 2019 (25 days) - Backpacking mercial shops. Increasing clientele. Office adConducted by Ar. Shubha Mishra, CEASID at Backpacked from country to country using public ministration. MIT, Loni Kalbhor. Experimented with different transportation, stayed with locals and immersed Freelance Work, Pune adobe bricks, earthship architecture, cob conin their culture. Freiburg im Breisgau, Innsbruck, Mar 2019 - Present struction,CSEB, rammed earth, wattle and daub Salzburg, Ljubliana, Bled, Graz, Vienna, BudaInterior design of Residential apartment, renovapest, Zdiar, Trencin, Prague, Trebon (Czechia), ton of cafe, residential terrace design, Livable Smart City Samyak C2 Pune - Summer Intern Germany Jan 2018 Jul 2016 - Sept 2016, Jul 2017 - Sept 2017 Conducted by Dr. Johannes Widodo, at NUS, Hampi and Anegundi Presentation, Sketchup views, working drawing. Singapore. Roved Singapore’s public infrastruc2018 - Thesis Research Lobby design. Furniture layout of apartments. Explored ruins of Hampi. Studied various astured. pects of Anegundi: demographics, topography, EDUCATION Membrane Structures Feb 2017 history, people, vernacular construction. InterDr. BN College of Architecture Conducted by Dr. Robert Off, IMSev at BNCA. acted with Shama Pawar of Kishkinda Trust. 2014 - 2019 Designed various tensile structures on Rhino Pondicherry and Auroville Bachelor of Architecture, Pune and built tensile models. 5th year - 64% First Class, 4th year - 64.5% First 2016 - Settlement Study Class, TY - 66.25% First Class with Distinction, SY - Emergency Shelter Design Studied evolution and grid iron pattern of setMar 2016 66.97% First Class with Distinction, Fy - 67% First Class tlement, compositing for different ethnic groups A United Nations Academic Initiative conducted with Distinction within based on lifestyle. Coastal colonial town. by Gyorgy Surek, DEMOLA, At BNCA. Worked MM Jr. College of Science AD project - Marine Ecology Research Center. in small groups to design emergency shelters. 2012- 2014 Churches of Old Goa Bifocal - Computer Science, HSC 83.5%, Pune Ventures in Digital Architecture_India 2016 - Educational Tour Feb 2015 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Qualified Bom Jesus Basilica (laterite stone with carvings Conducted by Ar. Dhanashree Sardeshpande, for JEE Advance with score 113, 2014 in basalt), Se Cathedral, St. Catherine of AlexAt BNCA. Millenium National School andria, St. Francis of Assissi, Church of St. CaVOLUNTEER 2011- 2012 jetan, Ruins of St. Augustine.Kala Academy by 10th Grade, SSC 79.6% Pune Akanksha Foundation Charles Correa Oct 2018 - Present Languages - Sanskrit and Marathi Fatehpur Sikri, Delhi I taught math, art and assisted teachers in the AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS 2015 - Settlement Study classroom. Also, helped children who were Studied organic growth of the slum and issues Rank Holder, Award having a difficulty keeping up in class. Akank2017- 2018 affronting them. AD Project - Craft Revival Censha Foundation serves to bring education to For AD academic projects Bank HQ and MERC ter for the Dhurrie Weavers. everyone and build community, regardless of Dr. BN College of Architecuture Rajasthan economic status. The Drawing Board, Competition 2015 - Educational Tour Swacch Bharat June 2019 Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Mehrangarh July 2019 - Present Participated in Reviving Lost Heritage - Water Fort Kochi and Kochi Biennale Initially, attended weekend plantation drives tower obscured by modern developments by 2014 - Settlement Study in an attempt to replenish Pune’s Tekdis (hills) Rohan Builders Construction Group Studied various cultural groups at the coast and and nearby forts as well. Later on, I helped RE School, Competition the impact of perpetual colonisation in the reorganize such drives by collecting planting tools Nov 2018 gion. AD project - Living Library and nurturing seedlings. Swacch Bharat is an Participated in RE School by Volume Zero initiative by the Government of India, promoted LANGUAGES International Architectural Journal. Important by individuals who want to see India clean and English, Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, Spanish for social change, educational not only moulds green again. young minds with values, but also boosts sociHOBBIES Seminar Organizer ety’s potential for progressive transformation. Feb 2015 Himalayan Trek to Deo Tibba base (2016) and The Debates, Competition “Inclusive Research - a catalyst for social Triund (2017), treks - Torna, Pratapgad, Raigad, July 2015 change” a seminar on Universal Design. I Purandar, Rajgad, Sinhgad, Tikona, Visapur, Participated in Responsive architecture to surhelped to organize the seminar and invite Vasota, Panhalgad, etc. Softball (JV), swimming rounding vs. Impactual Architecture by Student dignitaries (JV), camping, handwork, art, and woodwork. Council, BNCA Jul 2018 - Sept 2018, Jun 2019 - Present

Problem Solving Leadership Collaboration Time Management Interpersonal Skills

202 Vantage Building, Baner, Pune MH - 411045, INDIA

1. ARCHITECTURAL WORK 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7

2. TACTILE WORK

THESIS - ZUCA EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING SCHOOL BANK HEADQUARTERS SETTLEMENT STUDY OF PONDICHERRY MERC - VENTURE IN METABOLIST ARCHITECTURE DHURRIE - CRAFT REVIVAL CENTER STUDENT HOUSING TEMPLE OF FIRE

SELF PORTRAIT - SCULPTURE 2.2 WOODWORK 2.3 LAHASUN LIGHT - PRODUCT DESIGN 2.4 HANDWORK 2.5 INVESTIGATION OF ADOBE 2.1

3. TRAVEL 3.1

4. ART

PHOTOGRAPHY

4.1 4.2

“

URBAN SKETCHING MIXED MEDIA

THE RAPID CHANGE THE WORLD FACES, MUST OCCUR WITHOUT LOSING PERSPECTIVE. CHANGE WE MUST. BUT THE CHALLENGE OF CHANGE IS TO NOT LOSE IDENTITY; IT IS NOT A QUESTION OF MODERNISM AND TRADITION, BUT THE SURVIVAL OF THE SPIRIT OF HUMANITY.

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- PROF. AR. KR JAISIM

5 Advisor: Prof. Asmita Joshi Divekar Thesis Project Semester X 2018- 2019

Zuca EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING SCHOOL AT ANEGUNDI, KARNATAKA Education in India is severly lacking behind. Languages, culture and regional art is dying because the next generation of children are growing up in the oblivion that western culture is the future. Each child has his or her own strength, it is the responsibility of the educational system to turn these strengths into opportunities and the weaknesses into strengths. The current scenario is such; a child who is creative at heart is abused for not being able to cope with the STEM courses. I understand the potency of having a creative education from my personal experience, and how it helps in all aspects of life. Anegundi is a small historical town in rural Karnataka, not as famous as her twin, Hampi, but a gem none the less. The stories of this town date back to the Ramayana Saga being Lord Hanuman’s birthplace. Monkeys are still seen sprawling around the boulders. The people are in their own bubble, indifferent of rapid change around them. There isn’t a proper school in the region, wanting a better future for their children, the locals are leaving this town. The people are as much a part of the heritage as the buildings and shouldn’t be compelled to leave. I worked with the Kishkinda trust and Shama Pawar during the development of the proposal.

CLASSROOMS SPILL-OUT INTO OPEN AREAS FOR A FLUID INDOOR-OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE

ELEVATIONAL OUTLINE DRAWS AN EXTENSION FROM THE BOULDER HILLOCK

PLAN - LASER CUT MODEL WITH MDF AND HAND COLOURED SITE PLAN. SHADOW OF THE TALLER TOWER FALLS ON THE RECREATIONAL TERRACE TO DEMONSTRATE ACTUAL SCENARIO

ELEVATIONAL VIEW - DIAGRID SYSTEM (DEMONSTRATED PARTLY) WRAPS AROUND ENTIRE BUILDING A ING VAST COLUMNLESS INTERIOR SPACES. VIEW OF ENTRANCE FOYER AND ATRIUM

VOLUMETRIC CLAY TO BE MOULDED INTO FORMS FOR HIGHRISE STRUCTURES WITHIN HEIGHT RESTRICTION

ITERATION #2 - PROMINANT FLUIDITY IN FORM, 2 FORMS MERGING INTO ONE

ITERATION #1 - CREATING VOIDS WITHIN THE HIGHRISE

ITERATION #3 - GRACEFUL FORMS, MERGING IN ON WHILE REMAINING FLUID.

15 Advisor: Prof. Sujata Kodag Semester v 2016- 2017

Bank HQ AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE DOMINANCE - HIGH RISE STRUCTURE

ALLOW-

ITSELF VERTICAL ZONING MODEL, WITH CORE, SMALL GROUND COVERAGE, HEIGHT EXEEDING LIMIT

Volumetric explorations began by taking a volume of clay, same volume of space described in the spatial program of the brief. This allowed me to try out ludicrous forms, but it helped me analyse the spatial requirements and the character of the structure that I wanted to develop. Secondly, vertical zoning was taken into consideration and various forms were tested, of which one form was altered slightly to be more dense at the base and lighter and “caving” as the form rises. Simultaneously, unit plans for within the work space was be designed and a 3-person module developed (because 3rd person is the power to veto, and active decisions can be made. To allow open work spaces, columns needed to be minimum on the interior, this led to the diagrid structural system. After numerous iterations, the towers were interchanged, taller tower on the southeast side, to provide shade to the recreational terrace during office hours. Being the first bank headquarters in India, the structure had to show dominance and serve as a landmark. And so, the building evolved.

VERTICAL ZONING MODEL, ALTERING HEIGHT TO BASE RATIO

INITIAL ELEVATIONAL SKETCH AND STRUCTURAL SYSTEM

ELEVATION, TOWERS REVERSED TO RESPOND TO SUN PATH - SHADOW ON RECREATIONAL TERRACE

SITE PLAN - ENTRY AND EXIT, VEHICULAR MOVEMENT ON SITE, PEDESTRIAN RECREACTIONAL MOVEMENT ON SITE, WATER BODY, RAMP LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, PODIUM OF THE STRUCTURE AND ITS PLACEMENT. THE STRUCTURE IS ORIENTED AT AN ANGLE OF 45 DEGREES WITH THE NORTH TO CUT THE DIRECT SUN RAYS. BASEMENT PLAN SHOWING LOADING AND UNLOADING OF SECURITY VAN, ENTRY AND EXIT SLOPE, STORAGE SPACES AND AHU UNITS. ALSO, VEHICULAR MOVEMENTS WERE ANALYSED.

FRONT ELEVATION - NORTHEAST

EAST ELEVATION

2ND FLOOR PLAN SHOWING THE 3 - PERSON MODULES, EACH WING HOUSES A CONFERENCE ROOM, PRINTING AND STATIONARY, SMALL KITCHEN, AND LOUNGE ALONG WITH MANAGER CABIN.

WEST ELEVATION BACK ELEVATION - SOUTHWEST BUILDING EEVATIONS - DIAGRID STRUCTURAL SYSTEM SUPPORTING THE SLABS AND BUILDING LOAD ON THE PERIPHERY OF THE STRUCTURE. ALSO CONTRIBUTES TO THE BUILDING ELEVATION.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN SHOWS THE BRANCH OFFICE, ENTRANCE, LOBBY ATRIUM/RECEPTION, LOUNGE AND MEETING CAFE. SERVICE ELEVATOR AND STAIRCASE ARE ALSO PART OF CORE.

8TH FLOOR COMPRISES OF REFUGE AREA INCASE OF EMERGENCIES. THE EXTERNAL FIRE STAIRCASE IS CONNECTED TO EACH FLOOR.

Building in old Pondicherry

Courtesy: INTACH, Pondicherry

Building restored

Clock Tower in old Pondicherry

Courtesy: INTACH, Pondicherry

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Sex Ratio 1851-2011

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Clock Tower restored

With change in time, the clock tower withstood itself. But there has been a drastic change in the surrounding. Construction of new buildings resulted in decrease in vegetation around the clock tower.

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Building in old Pondicherry

Courtesy: INTACH, Pondicherry

Building restored

Courtesy: INTACH, Pondicherry

Even though wide streets were originally planned, increase in vehicles and lack of parking have made these streets congested and crowded. This structure retained its original form without any change in the surroundings.

Church in old Pondicherry

Courtesy: INTACH, Pondicherry

Church restored

Courtesy: Manali Bapat

Courtesy: INTACH, Pondicherry

Through the time lapse this structure remained the same. Nothing changed except for outdoor seating introduced in front of the church.

TAMIL TOWN

FRENCH TOWN

BAY OF BENGAL

3. URBAN FORM AND SETTLEMENT PATTERN – DEMOGRAPHICS SETTLEMENT TYPOLOGY

 Streets of the Tamil town have been given priority in terms of ventilation.  Psychology of Tamilians is such that, by evening the streets become the place for interaction  To bring the wind into the house, courtyards have been evolved  Building heights till G+4

SETTLEMENT TYPOLOGY

 Houses of the French town have been given priority in terms of ventilation.  Psychology of the French is such that they are more reserved to themselves  Cross ventilation has been used to bring wind into the houses  Building height has been restricted to G+1.

WIND SPEEDS (m/s)

GRAPH OF WIND SPEEDS

LOCATION

OBSERVATIONS

Evening activities on Tamil street

• Wind speeds were highest towards the beach at all times due to the sea

Panaroma of French street

Courtesy: INTACH, Pondicherry

Panaroma of Tamil street

Courtesy: INTACH, Pondicherry

Courtesy: Nayonika Goud

21 Advisor: Prof. Ravi Patwardhan Semester VI 2016- 2017

Settlement Study COASTAL COLONIAL TOWN OF PONDICHERRY I assisted Prof. Ravi Patwardhan in collating data during prestudies phase of the settlement study. During which I got the opportunity to interact with INTACH Pondicherry (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage). I was also able to arrange for a meeting with Governor Kiran Bedi. Her thoughts on the development and future of Pondicherry were truly insightful. In addition to the pre-studies, I was also the group leader Water body Pondicherry region boundary for Segment 3 and oversaw the compilation. It was a rewarding experience Major roads working with this liberal group of individuals. We dug through the archives at INTACH to find the old photographs, we also researched about the various individuals who the streets and squares are named after. There is a modest change in the grid-iron pattern between the White Town and Tamil The basic layout of the town as it is found now took town, this is mainly because of the differing lifestyles. The layout for the shape after the final restitution of the French establishments in 1816. White town is done giving priority to cross-ventilation within the structure, “Having grown from a humble village of where as the layout for the Tamil Town is based on the cross ventilation fishermen, the town suffered the ravages of the Dutch and then the English only to rise of the streets. The wind speeds and again temperature were tested at various from the cinders of destruction like a Major Roads Phoenix. The city of Pondicherry has no was comnodes and documented. The work produced by all 8 segments doubt her own distinct character. Modest as The basic layout of the town as it is found now took she is,Cell. distinct from other leading cities of shape after the final restitution of theand French published by BNCA Publication piled Pondicherry establishments in 1816. India, she has none the less Region her own View of Goubert Avenue of old Pondicherry

fishermen, the town suffered the ravages of the Dutch and then the English only to rise again from the cinders of destruction like a Phoenix. The city of Pondicherry has no doubt her own distinct character. Modest as she is, distinct from other leading cities of India, she has none the less her own peculiar characteristic French finesse.

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1827

1836

The Grand canal was extended beyond Jawaharlal Nehru road.

The area around present lighthouse was planned and lighthouse erected.

Courtesy: INTACH, Pondicherry

View of Goubert Avenue present day Pondicherry

Courtesy: INTACH, Pondicherry

View of Goubert Avenue present day Pondicherry

“Having grown from a humble village of

View of Goubert Avenue of old Pondicherry

Courtesy: INTACH, Pondicherry

1836 The town was gifted with Clock Tower.

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Pondicherry Heritage Town

Boundary

peculiar characteristic French finesse.

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Pedestrian walkway along Goubert Avenue and Rocky beach

The Grand canal was extended beyond Jawaharlal Courtesy: Manali Bapat Nehru road.

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1836 The area around present lighthouse was planned and lighthouse erected.

Pedestrian walkway along Goubert Avenue and Rocky beach

Courtesy: Manali Bapat

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1870

The town was gifted with Clock Tower.

The statue of Bay of Bengal Dupleix installed

River

Picture credits- Manali Bapat

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Dupleix installed

China bank (now UCO Bank) opened.

inaugurated.

Grand canal and Petit canal paved.

3.TheURBAN FORM AND SETTLEMENT PATTERN – EVO statue of Premises of Indo Train services Waterbed of

1693  After prolonged negotiations, Francois Martin secured permission to fortify Pondicherry to form an irregular rectangular fort.  During the Dutch occupation, they repaired the fort and built a kind of platform around it to improve its impregnability.  The town had grown so much by 1683 that of all the places In India where the French had settled, Pondicherry was the most advanced and the most promising. .

RECTANGULAR FORT (FORT BARLONG) It was called fort barlong. The fort was built about 122 metres offshore In form of an irregular rectangle, one side broader Than the other with four circular towers.

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After the restitution of Pondicherry to French in 1699, greater attention was paid to defence works. Governor Francois martin laid out a plan for larger town. Orders were received from France to maintain the alignment of streets . All the streets were clearly demarcated , running straight and cutting each other at right angles.

In 1728, when all the works of essential nature was over, construction of residential and office buildings was taken up.

Bastions

Aerial view of old Pondicherry

Courtesy: INTACH, Pondicherry

Street view of old Pondicherry

Courtesy: INTACH, Pondicherry

People of old Pondicherry

Courtesy: INTACH, Pondicherry

Population began increasing. Thus, in order to cater for that and To have proper fortifications for the city The south part was in included in And the town started assuming oval shape.

Canal

Cuisine(Kitchen)

Fort

Public Toilet Governor's residence Church Residence of Jean Baptist Martin Jail

Fortifications

URBAN FABRIC

Current form

LEGEND Old Pondicherry

Courtesy: INTACH, Pondicherry

Aerial view of old Pondicherry

Courtesy: INTACH, Pondicherry

RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL COM 1 COM 2 COM 3 PUBLIC - SEMIPUBLIC PSP 1 PSP 2 PSP 3 PSP 4 PSP 5

“Emphasizing building through fares, open spaces, frontages, and streetscapes but excluding environmental, functional, economic and socio cultural aspects.” Thus the settlement is characterized with high urban density.

LEGEND

BUILDING HEIGH GROUND GROUND + 1

3. URBAN FORM AND SETTLEMENT PATTERN – UFA

3. URBAN FORM AND SETTLEMENT PATTERN – EVOLUTION OF FORM

GROUND + 2 GROUND + 3 GROUND + 4

PSP 6 WATER BODY RECREATIONAL RC 1 RC 2 MIXED USE 1 MIXED USE 2

1748 New European towns were planned using grids During 13th and 14th centuries. Medieval European new towns using grid plans Were widespread. By and large, grid plans were expressions of military Organization, colonial conquest, or political/economic Domination. Grid plans have been used for ruthless military operations as well as peaceful and democratic small towns.

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1761 Town was captured and destroyed by British in such a way that there was hardly a single home which remained intact and it was difficult to recognise outlines of old town amidst the heaps Of ruins.

STAR SHAPED FORT

After the rectangular fort, a star shaped fort was proposed.  This style of fortification evolved during The age of gunpowder when the cannon came to dominate the battlefield. This style first came up in France in 16th century and eventually it was followed for the European colonies.

Facade of old building

Courtesy: INTACH, Pondicherry

View from beach of old Pondicherry

Courtesy: INTACH, Pondicherry

Aerial view of government building of old Pondicherry

Courtesy: INTACH, Pondicherry

Within 3 years from 1765-1768, Whole new town was built. But in this task of reconstruction, Construction of fortification was delayed And as a result, Pondicherry again fell to English attacks in 1778.

Canal Fort Fortifications

LANDUSE MAP

Current form

LEGEND“Land use involves the management and modification of natural environment and wilderness

LOW DENSITY

RESIDENTIAL

HIGH DENSITY

PRIVATE

3. URBAN FORM AND SETTLEMENT PATTERN –

View of Goubert Avenue of old Pondicherry

Courtesy: INTACH, Pondicherry

View of present day Bharati Park of old Pondicherry

“Having grown from a humble village of

CEREMONIAL MIXED USE

Water body EVOLUTION OFregion FORM Pondicherry boundary Major roads

Courtesy: INTACH, Pondicherry

Pondicherry Heritage Town

Major Roads The basic layout of the town as it is found now took shape after the final restitution of the French establishments in 1816.

Courtesy: INTACH, Pondicherry

View of Goubert Avenue present day Pondicherry

Courtesy: INTACH, Pondicherry

MODERATE DENSITY

3. URBAN FORM AND SETTLEMENT PATTERN – LAN COMMERCIAL

Church in old Pondicherry, only plinth remains today

LEGEND

into built environment such as settlements.” Most plots are characterized with mixed use of buildings with JN Street being a major commercial street. REGULATED STREET BOULEVARD

Pondicherry Region Boundary

River Bay of Bengal

STREET TYPOLOGY

HTS

COMMERCIAL

TAMIL

RESIDENTIAL

MUSLIM

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION HEALTH GOVERNMENT

URBAN GRAIN “The combined pattern and arrangement of blocks, streets, green infrastructure and plots.”

MAJOR DISTRICTS LEGEND“Major districts formed due to religions i. e. Tamil, Muslim, and French.” The French settlement was planned and isolated on the eastern side of the settlement and EDGES

PHYSICALLY FORMED

URBAN GRAIN AND URBAN ABRIC

LEGEND

LEGEND FRENCH

TIME BASED

COMMERCIAL

Edges observed based on the use of buildings within the settlement. Residential edges were commonly observed. Government based edges were observed in the eastern part of the settlement. Commercial edges observed on major avenues- Mission Street, MG Street and on JN Street.

3. URBAN FORM AND SETTLEMENT PATTERN – MAJOR AND MIOR EDGES FUNCTION BASED

COMMUNITY BASED

RAIL ROAD

RESIDENTIAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONAL

MIXED USE

HEALTH GOVERNMENT

MAJOR EDGES LEGEND Edges observed based on the major building, geographical typology observed. Time CIRCULAR INTERNAL DIAGONAL

ND USE AND BUILT FORM

MINOR DISTRICTS LEGEND EDGES

NATURALLY FORMED

BUILT FORM “The map showing building heights which helps to understand the urban form.” Thus the settlement is characterized by low rise building heights of G+2 with newer developments with G+4 heights. These are observed within the Tamil district.

extended till the grand canal. Tamil settlement majorly observed.

TIME BASED

based edge is characterized by newer developments along the major edge of the heritage town boundary. A natural edge is formed by the Bay of Bengal in the east. Community based edges observed based on the typology of residents.

MINOR EDGES LEGEND FLOWER MARKET

“Minor districts formed on basis of activities.” Major activities defining the minor edges were the residential districts. Newly formed commercial districts formed along major avenues.

FISH MARKET GANDHI STATUE

3. URBAN FORM AND SETTLEMENT PATTERN – MAJOR AND MINOR EDGES CLOCK TOWER

RAILWAY STATION

STREET DENSITY

PATHS

NODES

25 Advisor: Prof Ravi Patwardhan Settlement Study Proposal Semester VI 2016- 2017

MERC VENTURE IN METABOLIST ARCHITECTURE AND CAMPUS DESIGN Aside from the settlement study, I conducted my own research on the Metabolist Movement in Architecture that occured in Japan post-atomic bombing. The Metabolist Movement was one of the design stimulants for MERC because it was so pertinent to a campus planning. I studied the design of Tokyo Bay by Kenzo Tange and how the vertebrate serves as easy mobility and communication, metaphorically, in organic body it serves as information transmission. I studied the Municipal Orphanage by Aldo Van Eyck and how it had developed organically based on the interaction of the occupants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is the intertwining of places remembered and places anticipated that develop into the temporal space of the present.â&#x20AC;? Interconnectedness and modularity of the Venice Hospital by Le Corbusier was studied. The design of which has evolved from the already settlement pattern of Venice.During the project, I explored various modules that could possibly serve as a unit for the campus. A natural undulation land mass evolved which served to ground the structures during cyclones native to the region. The entire campus layout evolved from the connectivity of the users.

29 Advisor: Prof. Sayali Andhare Settlement Study Proposal Semester IV 2015- 2016

Dhurrie CRAFT REVIVAL CENTER AT FATEHPUR SIKRI As a class we conducted a settlement study of the dhurrie weavers of Fatehpur Sikri. For many years now, these artisans have been living in neglect as most of the tourists and economy goes to Fatehpur Sikri. Their traditional craft is dying, because the next generation of weavers are seeking other, more profitable professions. This craft revival center was designed to serve as a medium to bridge gaps. To bring professionals from the fields of architecture, textile design, interior designers, product designers, etc to see the craft and use it in the industry. It also serves as a platform for the Dhurrie weavers to innovate and cultivate their craft to fit the needs of the 21st century. I began this project by first analysing the circulation patterns of both, the artisans and the visitors. I came up with a module that would create an interesting circulation pattern on the outside and provide adequate space on the inside. The entire design evolved by experimentation of models.

INITIAL STUDY MODEL TO DECIPHER CIRCULATION PATTERN, ZONING, PEDESTRIAN VIEWS, AND DESIGN ELEMENTS LIKE FOCUS AND AXES.

33 Advisor: Shubhada Kamlapurkar Semester VII 2017- 2018

Student Housing IMPORTANCE OF THE NONACADEMIC STUDENT ENVIRONMENT Matheran is an ecologically sensitive zone. The popular building typology in my class were low rise structures that merged with the hill in the backdrop. We conducted on going debates as to which typology should be prefered. I was adament on highrise, as this would limit the footprint on the ground to a minimum. Moreover, students need to have a closely knit, dense environment that would encourage interaction amongst them. The external staircase serves for vertical circulation between consecutive floors. The intermediate green allows for midway social spaces. Matheran experiences hot and humid climate. Spaces under the podium remain shaded and well ventilated throughout the year. This creates social spaces for students in the natural surrounding. One of the concerns raised during the debate was that a highrise structure would obstruct the beauty of the hill. But a structure that is organic in form, would enhance and harmonize with the hill. The organic form merges with the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural setting. The onsite stream flows inbetween the structure to the reservoir at the base and is used for water harvesting.

35 Advisor: Prof. Kavita Murugkar Semester III 2015- 2016

Temple of Fire EXPERIENCE OF DUALITY INDUCES THE FORM This was a timed assignment. We had 6 hours to come up with the faith that we would dedicate to, and the temple proposal that would accompany it. My faith was in HUMANITY, and the dual nature of life. The reflection of fire on water has a calming effect. It allows one to reflect on oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own inner turmoils. A temple must be a place where people have a source to vent out their agitations, it need not even be a place of religion, but a place that brings peace. The experience was envisioned first, then form developed. I received Special Mention for this project for being sui generis.

BUST MADE IN THE 8TH GRADE AT CINCINNATI WALDORF SCHOOL 2009 - 2010

37 2006- 2011

Tactile Works SCULPTING, WOODWORK, PRODUCT DESIGN AND HANDWORK Most of the works showcased in this segment were made during my education at Cincinnati Waldorf School. The curriculum was integrated with studios in woodwork, handwork and art. There would be a new and challenging project each year, testing and strengthening our fine motor skills. The bust (to the left) was made in 8th grade (final year) by looking at my own reflection in a mirror. It was first sculpted in clay (by addition) then casted in rubber mould and plaster. Plaster was poured into this mould and the final product was chiseled and sanded. A layer of metallic paint was coated for protection. The stool on the woodwork page was also made in 8th grade. The use of only hand tools was encouraged at Waldorf School. Everything was cut, carved, gouged, sanded and oiled by hand. This cultivated in me persistence and patience; becoming restless on a piece of wood only leads to the marring of either the wood or a piece of my limb. One of the wooden spoon was carved on a canoe expedition to Maine. It was burnt with charcoal, and the spiral form carved with a knife as an inspiration from a sea shell. Similarly, handwork studios were important too. We began in first grade, learning to knit on giant wooden needles with rope.

HAND CARVED WOODEN BOWL, MADE FROM THE KNOT OF A TREE Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beauty in imperfections and TRUNK. IT IS THE MOST DIFFICULT PIECE TO WORK WITHprocessW BECAUSE THE GRAINS ARE IN HAPHAZARD DIRECTIONS. 2008-2009

BOWL ACCIDENTALLY CRACKED DURING THE MAKING, INSTEAD OF MASKING THE FLAW WITH A MATCHING PIEACE OF WOOD, IT WAS HIGHLIGHTED WITH LIGHT WOOD AND RED EPOXY. 2008-2009

BURNT WITH CHARCOAL, AND WHITTLED WITH A KNIFE, A LIGHT PIECE OF DRIFTWOOD WAS USED WHICH MADE CARVING IT EASY. ORIGINAL SHAPE WAS PRESERVED AND DEFINED. 2011-2012

THIS SPOON WAS MADE ON A CANOE EXPEDITION IN MAINE. IT WAS THE FIRST SPOON I EVER CARVED. IT WAS MADE TO FIT THE ERGONOMICS OF MY HAND. 2009-2010

COAT HANGER M WITH A SPOKE S WHILE TURNING T 2007-2008

MADE OF RED CEDAR WOOD AND SMOOTHENED SHAVE. GRAIN OF THE WOOD MUST BE OBSERVED THE CORNER.

WOODWORK

TOP OF THE STOOL MADE FROM 4 DIFFERENT PIECES OF WOOD, SMOOTHENED TO FIT TOGETHER AND ROUNDED. THE EDGES WERE CHAMFERED TO FIT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE KNEE. COLOURS OF THE WOOD WEERE CHOSEN TO ENHANCE EACHOTHER. EVERYTHING WAS MADE WITH HAND TOOL MINUS THE DRILLING OF HOLES IN THE TOP. 2009-2010

41 Advisor: Kavita Murugkar Basic Design Studio Semester III 2015- 2016

Lahasun Light GARLIC MUSINGS - PRODUCT DESIGN As one of our basic design studios, our assignment was to chose and study an everyday object. Then extract a product based on it. Garlics (or lahasun) are the most common cooking ingredient in every Indian household. They appear to be so ordinary from the outside, but possess the most potent flavours within. I sketched out as many shapes and forms of the garlic as possible. Then chose 4 such snippets and made vaious compositions to depict RHYTHM. One of these compositions was chosen and colors tested. These were then seen in various lighting conditions warm, white, daylitight, red light. The same compostition was given texture with strands of wool, sesame seeds, pieces of foam, and fevicol. The composition was felt blind-folded by another individual, and the emotive response recorded. Two basic and prominant attributes of the garlic were derived; the flaky paper-like texture of the outer skin and the strong smell. These attributes were then translated into the product, a corner table lamp. The corner gets lit up by a multitude of colours depicting the strong smell while the rest of the room gets illuminated by the textural quality of the exterior skin. The user feels the essence of the garlic.

FOOT SIZED CARDBOARD PIECES WERE CUT AND WOOL WAS WRAPPED AROUND IT, WITH SOAP WATER I RUBBED THE WOOL TILL IT BECAME CLOSELY ENTANGLED FELT. 2008-2009

DESIGNED MY OWN PATTERN FOR A BEANIE HAT WITH CROCHE TING. ACRYLIC YARN USED. ONE OF MY MOST USED HATS. 2010-2011

KNITTING WITH 4 NEEDLES AND A FIFTH NEEDLE TO HOLD THE PLACE FOR THE THUMB. PURE WOOL. 2007-2008

HAT STITCHED FOR THE MEDIEVAL GAMES IN 6TH GRADE. IF OB SERVED CLOSELY, THE OVER-UNDER PATTERN FOR EMBROIDER WAS STRICTLY DEFINED. 2007-2008

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CROSS-STITCH EMBROIDERY WAS ONE OF THE FIRST STYLES OF STITCHING LEARNT. AND EVEN READING A PATTERN FOR THE FIRST TIME. 2006-2007

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SEAM STITCHING ON THE SEWING MACHINE. STANCE OF THE ELEPHANT WAS DECIDED INDIVIDUALLY AND A WIRE FRAME WAS ADDED INSIDE BEFORE STUFFING. 2009-2010

FELTED AROUND AN ALTOIDS BOX, AND CUT IN A WAY TO PRESERVE THE FLAP. 2008-2009

45 Advisor: Ar. Shubha Mishra Earth Architecture and Sustainablability Workshop July 2019

Investigation of Adobe EXPLOITING ODDITY OF MODULAR BUILDING BLOCKS During the week long, hands-on workshop, we learnt numerous earth building techniques like cob, rammed earth, wattle and daub, cow dung flooring. Adobe and hand pressed brick was one of them. Upon special request, I was given a group of younger students to work with, to come up with a unique bond for adobe. We tried out various different forms of bricks and observed the quality of bonds between the combinations. 4 of which were shortlisted; equilateral triangle, parallelogram (with a 60 deg slanting angle), trapazoid (with a 60 deg slanting angle) and a triangle with a bulged out base. The thickness of the brick was determined by the centroid of the equilateral triangle, it must fall inside the thickness of the wall to increase its stability. Protrutions of the triangle provide a breakage in monotony of the facade. I was happy to see that this experiment not only turned out successful, but it also inpired the younger group I was working with to develop even more iterations. I have always loved working with my hands. I love the process of building and developing new ideas, there is a different sense of excitement in discovering.

Singapore, 2018

Ljubliana, 2019

Singapore, 2018

Graz, 2019

Travel TO EXPERIENCE LIFE OUTISDE MY VISCERAL UNKNOWN Throughout my architectural studies, travel has been given profound importance. I realize what this has done for me, in being sensitive towards people from all walks of life, their differing (and shared) needs, understanding the varying environmental typologies in which I am designing, and the local culture of the people. Perhaps my upbringing in different countries and regions contributed to this affinity. Outside the academia, I conducted my own (albeit miniscule) settlement studies. I enjoy talking with my travel companions about the architecture and take their opinions on the same. I engage with the locals and try to understand their way of life. I share about what it is like in India as well. Trekking and being in nature is a part of this travel. Maharashtra is blessed in this aspect, thanks to Shivaji Maharaj and his conquest to protect his state, there are numerous forts scattered all over Maharashtra. I have hiked most of them. To walk amidst the ruinous stones, is a way of reliving the historic events compelling their devastation. There is yet, so much left of the world that I want to see and be a part of. The following are a few images showcasing where I have been. (The pictures have been clicked on my phone, Google Pixel 2)

Singapore, 2018

Ljubliana, 2019

Prague, 2019

Budapest, 2019

Hampi, 2017

Vienna, 2019

Singapore, 2018

Hampi, 2017

Budapest, 2019

Art QUICK SKETCHES, MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS, URBAN SKETCHING Art is the expression of emotions and aura. It is the documentation of that which can be felt. It is a revelation by itself; from something non existent to becoming of the world. Since my early childhood, I have always been in my own thoughts and observing everything around me. As the years passed, I began to cultivate the ability to depict these observations in the form of sketches; the reward being invigorating. I began sketching still life initially, later human figures, then live urban scapes. The following are works curated over many years; they mostly include non academic pieces that helped me develop my observation skills and hand-eye coordination. I spent my evenings, riding my bicycle around Pune and noting down what I saw. I quickly sketched these on spot, and refined them later on. I participated in the Pune Urban Sketchers group which gave me an invaluable experience to engage with other sketchers from a gamut of backgrounds. Discussions with them and their perspective on life contributed to my own thinking. Creating something beautiful can leave you both fulfilled and devoid at the same time; fulfilled because of the process of creation, devoid, because that beautiful was produced out of you.

Pune, 2016

Pune, 2014

Nasik, 2016

Pune, 2017

Pune, 2016

Hampi, 2018

2017

Pune, 2018

Goa, 2015

Pune, 2018

Jalgaon, 2015

Goa, 2015

Jalgaon, 2015

Mixed media on canvas, 8in x 10 in, 2014

Water paint on Handmade paper, 12 in x 14 in, 2016

Mixed media on canvas, 8in x 10 in, 2013

Pencil on paper, 10 in x 12 in, 2012

Oil on canvas, 8 in x 10 in, 2014

Pencil on paper, 10 in x 12 in, 2012

Mixed on paper, 12 in x 14 in, 2013

Charcoal Pencil on paper, 8 in x 10 in, 2013

Charcoal on handmade paper, 12 in x 10 in, 2013

Acrylic on painted magazine, 10 in x 12 in, 2011

Acrylic on canvas, 22 in x 30 in, 2015

Pencil on paper, 12 in x 10 in, 2010