Current Student Master of Architecture, 2017 University of Technology Sydney
NIRANJAN BHARATI
Chabahil-7, Kathmandu, Nepal nniranjann@gmail.com
KATHMANDU, NEPAL
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G+2 LEVEL 6 5
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The academic project, a joint family house for 3 generations, follows modern approach of design with introvert characteristics, being screened from the road and opening up to its own garden. The design exudes simplicity with use of local material materials wood and stone. The form of the building is defined by the passive solar strategies implemented with deep cantilevers and louvres to prevent summer sun to come into the room. The west sun is screened by the louvers, trees and the blank wall on the west facade which also disconnects the road and the garden view. North facades has fairly less windows to prevent heat loss but enough for cross ventilation for cool NW wind.
G+1 LEVEL
SUMMER SUN
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ROAD
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MASTER PLAN
VIEW FROM THE ROAD
WINTER SUN
COOL WIND
2 DECK
ENTRY
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DESIGN STUDIO 2 | ACADEMIC WORKS | SEMESTER III
RESIDENCE DESIGN
LEGEND 1 LIVING ROOM 2 KITCHEN 3 DINING 4 FAMILY ROOM 5 MASTER BEDROOM 6 BEDROOM 7 PUJA 8 BATHROOM
GARDEN SCHEMATIC SKETCH: SECTION AND 3D
VIEW FROM THE GARDEN
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Thimi, a small traditional medieval town in between Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, is a newari settlement extending along a spinal main street from North to South. The smaller orthogonal pathways links this main street to chowks (courtyards) and houses.
The streetscapes, which used to be traditional newari houses with intricate details are replaced by modern RCC structures. The urban sprawl is taking over this town so arises the necessity of rules and regulation regarding conservation. In our design strategies, various strength of interventions has been proposed from renovation to adaptive reuse but with the design approach aligning with Conservation, Contextual and Contemporary values.
MADHYAPUR THIMI, NEPAL
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Restaurant Block: Below earth not to stand out
The main streets are the face of the town so reconstruction with traditional details is proposed for all of the street elevations. However, the challenge was to fuse the contemporary design with the traditional, which was done by creating restaunrant block partly below earth and chosing the materials and detail for the new construction as in traditonal design, This creates the harmony between the new and the old construction while being contetual. My Involvement was in all the steps of the program formulation, from the design strategies development to the developments of the drawings. With main responsibilty of street facade conservation, adaptive reuse model and renovation of monument.
Above: Master Plan of the town
Adaptive Reuse Model House: One of the reveBelow: Street Elevations of one of the internal streets with nue generation strategies intervention in the facade treatment, traditional materials and details followed
DESIGN STUDIO 7 | ACADEMIC WORKS | GROUP WORK | SEMESTER IX
CONSERVATION : THIMI - A TRADITIONAL TOWN
Souvenir Block: Contemporary design with traditional materials and revenue generating
Gunga Chiba (Chaitya Courtyard): Renovation, eliminating the use of modern RCC structure
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KIRTIPUR, NEPAL
CONNECTING ROADS
TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY
SITE WAY TO KIRTIPUR
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SITE Located in the western outskirts of the valley the site offers a good cricketing ambience with spectacular view of the hills and mountains. The site blessed by the cool breezy winds and patches of greens all around, is connected by a highway to the ring road of the Kathmandu valley therefore not very far from the major hotels and transportation hubs.
AY HW HIG
The terrain of the site sloping towards east provides a natural grass embankments which is modified as earth berm for viewing matches and picnics, this reduces the building footprint and less cut-fill creating less impact on earth.
ACADEMIC WORKS | THESIS | SEMESTER X
THESIS : NATIONAL CRICKET ACADEMY
STADIUM CONNECTING ROADS
WAY TO CHOBHAR
DESIGN CONCEPT
SITE IMAGE WITH CONNECTINO ROADS
Stadium, an urban form is mainly guided by three factors, Context, Sustainability and Globalization. The design caters to this three major points in terms of forms, materials and programs, also addressing the demands of the game. The proposed design sits on the previously functioning cricket field with almost no facilities. The main ides was to transform the infrastructure to meet the needs of the emerging game cricket in our country. The programs are Stadium (Pavilion & Stands), Training Center, Accommodations and an urban plaza which serves spectators as parks and place for congregations.
TRAINING FACILITY
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KIRTIPUR, NEPAL
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The forms & materials of the stadium and training facilities are modern and contemporary. The idea was to make the structure iconic following the global trend. This also serves a greater purpose of being climatically responsive by reducing the footprint of the building by providing green viewing berms. The need of energy is reduced by the use of translucent roof covering and perforated design easy for cross ventilation.
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ACADEMIC WORKS | THESIS | SEMESTER X
THESIS : NATIONAL CRICKET ACADEMY
ACCOMMODATION UNITS
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LEGEND 1. Cricket Pitch 2. Pavilion 3. Stands 4. Green Stands 5. Training Center 6. Accomodation Units 7. Parking 8. VIP/Staff Entry Parking 9. Gates 10. Plaza
TRAINING CENTER & STADIUM
master plan
The Urban Plaza with water body, water sprays and shades of trees provides an environment enjoyable during picnic and leisure time which this transforming city lacks. The accommodation units lying south east of the site is segregated by a patch of trees. The architecture is derived from the close ancient city to make the players feel at home. Designed with a court the units are climate responsive through passive solar design.
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GOKARNA LANDFILL SITE
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COMPETETION WORKS | FREE LANCE | 2014 | TEAM LEADER
PARK REGENERATION
EXISTING SITE SITE WITH LARGER CONTEXT SITE & ITS HISTORY The site lies in the eastern part of the valley in the foothills surrounded by forest and greens. The Gorkarna Landfill site was chosen in 1976 after an assessment of 12 possible landfill sites by Professor O. Tabasaran. Although the site volume was considerably small, only 1.1 mil m3 compared to the presumed volume of 10 mil m3 during assessment, the site started functioning in 1986 which had a small office building, a small guard house, a dozer garage, the foundation of the landfill, channeling of the surface water, a cross wall, a leachate pond and a boundary wall. The site catered to dumping of waste of almost all parts of the valley, especially Kathmandu municipality. Unmanaged extensions and operations led to degradation of the facility as the ponds were covered by waste. The site was closed in 2000 and waste started to be dumped along Bagmati River. After its closure, site was covered and converted into cricket field which is now going to be the training facility for the emerging Nepalese cricket team.
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GOKARNA LANDFILL SITE
THE BASIN- RESTAURANT + PLAY AREA
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DESIGN PROPOSAL
Kathmandu Valley Development Authority (KVDA) has taken upon itself the responsibility to address and manage the issue of open space and parks in the Kathmandu Valley with a wider aim to provide Kathmandu with a better living environment.
COMPETETION WORKS | FREE LANCE | 2014 | TEAM LEADER
PARK REGENERATION
How might the landfill at Gokarna become a spectacular attraction for the local people, visitors and tourists from all over the world? CRICKET, the fastest growing and one of the most beloved of sports in Nepal, shall inject vibrant activity, enthusiasm and attraction to the once landfill site.
GALLERY- GARDEN + SKYWALK
MASTER PLAN For the landfill at Gokarna we propose a program of four landscape frameworks that can be easily implemented and shall be self-sustaining.
SECTION
1. CRICKET - Professional-amateur-layman Cricket 2. RECREATIONAL LEARNING - the park shall lead by example by managing waste water and storm water for reuse. - harness solar energy to light street lamps. - urban agriculture in the form of native planting and vegetable gardening. -WORKSHOPS to learn, explore share. 3. ACTIVITY SLOPES 4. FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY ACTIVITY SLOPE
SOIL STABILIZATION
RESTAURANT
BASIN
ACTIVITY SLOPE
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NAGARKOT, NEPAL
The Leaf, Nagarkot is a high end luxury residential cum hospitality development in Nepal managed by an international operator. The Leaf has 12 branded villas and club houses in Phase 1, Phase 2 of the project will include an arrival center, pool and dining, MICE and resort operated villas. The site, located in the hill top amidst the boundary of dense forest, due to difficult terrain has less buildable area therefore it demanded a smaller footprint building to be placed strategically at site which reduced the environmental impact while maximizing view, sun and cross ventilation.
PROFESSIONAL WORKS | MATHEMA + PARTNERS
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THE LEAF - RESORT
The stone pitched road meanders throughout the site catering every villa, and culminating at the highest point of the site which houses a whiskey lounge. The central spine of the site has a landscape feature which channels the storm water to the stormwater pond at the end of the site which is subsequently filtered and reused. The Lower area of the site also houses a sewage treatment plant, water from this treatment is re-used in flushing the water closet.
PROJECT INFO
MASTER PLAN - PHASE I - MANAGED VILLAS
DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS - SCHEMATIC
Location: Client: Principal Architect: Executiving Arctitect: Project Status:
Nagarkot, Nepal The Leaf MAP LLC, WASHINGTON DC, USA www.mapdesign.co
Matherma + Partners, Kathmandu
2012-ongoing
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DUSK VIEW OF THE PHASE 1- MANAGED VILLAS & CLUB HOUSE
G+2 - LEVEL
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PROFESSIONAL WORKS | MATHEMA + PARTNERS
THE LEAF
NAGARKOT, NEPAL
G+1 - LEVEL
G - LEVEL
Involvement & Responibility : Creating all the required documents for presentations, visualization, design development, construction, and fabrication, and also dealing with the involved consultants and suppliers
FLOOR PLANS - TYPE A - FOREST VILLA
SECTION - TYPE A - FOREST VILLA
FOREST VILLA - LIVING ROOM
FOREST VILLA
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THAPATHALI, KATHMANDU, NEPAL
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The demo room for leaf was built mainly to decide on the finishing of the interiors of the villas in the resort. A sample board was created of all the material used and based on this approval by Architect was given. This was crucial for the high end resort project to streamline the process also to ensure high quality finishing and design detailing. A sample living room was constructed in the premises of resort office at Thapathali. For this all the products, which were designed was detailed out and constructed or manufactured with strict supervision. This helped in the process of design development, as all iterations was upto this phase and the design was finalized based on this demo room. FLOOR PLANS FALSE CEILING DETAILS
PROFESSIONAL WORKS | MATHEMA + PARTNERS
DEMO ROOM : THE LEAF
Responsibility: Developing product design and creating construction/fabrication drawings. Brief construction supervision.
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CAPAO ISLAND, GOA, INDIA
An adaptive reuse of a run down hotel, will be the one of the first LEED-certified hospitality buildings in the area. It serves as an arrival center for a major development on an island nearby.
The linear site lies in middle of the Mandovi River and the National Highway and is organized in three zones - the arrival zone, building zone and water zone.
Staged as floating objects, two buildings have distinct expousres in terms of climatic orientation and reponse to the intricate operational requirements.
PROJECT INFO
Location: Client: Principal Architect: Project Arctitect: Project Status:
master plan
In response to Goa;s hto and humid climate, the transparent and operable north facades opens to the commanding river view and summer breeze. The east and west are screened by thick vegetation, solar screens and folding brie-solei. In contrast, the southern faces are predominantly solid to protect the interior spaces from harsh sunlight, torrential rain, and the noisy highway. GRC (glass-reinforced concrete) screens covering the entire south facade constitute a signature element of the project: they not only create a rich arrival experience but also provide the necessary thermal mass for an ambient interior climate.
PROFESSIONAL WORKS | MATHEMA + PARTNERS
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ARRIVAL CENTER
Capao Island, Goa, India Ozone Leisure & Resorts, Panjim, Goa MAP LLC, WASHINGTON DC, USA Matherma + Partners, Kathmandu 2012-ongoing
RIVER SIDE VIEW FROM MANDOVI RIVER
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CAPAO ISLAND, GOA, INDIA
Screening vestibules and open foyers define the threshold spaces that link the exterior with the interiors. Certified wood-ply, laid in a triangulated pattern, forms the skin of interior public spaces, inducing a rich visual experience and, at the same time, creating service areas for building utilities and insulation. A blanket of green covering on about 80 percent of the roof area further insulates the interior while reducing stormwater run-offs. Rainwater harvesting takes many forms in the project, the most predominant being the omnipresent reflective pond that gives the building a floating appearance. Indigenous plants are dispersed throughout the site to block the harsh sun and noise, create privacy, provide shade for parking, reduce heat island effect, and most importantly, provide a tropical experience.
BUILDING EXPLODED VIEW- SHOWING SKINS OF BUILDING
RESTAURANT INTERIOR
RESPONSIBILITIES Design Development, vizualization and preparing documents for presentation. Construction drawings with detailing of Exterior and Interior
RESTAURANT ENTRY
PROFESSIONAL WORKS | MATHEMA + PARTNERS
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ARRIVAL CENTER
BUILDING ARRIVAL ZONE
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MAHARAJGUNJ, KATHMANDU, NEPAL
The site lies almost in the center of the city, with the Presidential Palace just across the road and surrounded by army barrack and few patches of greens. The palace possesses the diminishing part of the valley, green lawns and garden for us to share visually.
PRESIDENTIAL PALALCE
The office building mainly serves for the airlines offices with client’s corporate offices and executive offices. The program is segregated by levels, first three floors for airlines offices (Common Offices) and rest for corporate offices.
SITE
G LEVEL PLAN - AIRLINES FRONT OFFICES
BUILDING SKIN TREATMENT TO RESPOND TO VALLEY’S CHANGING CLIMATE
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The main concept for the design is to show the transparency of the office movements through large glazing from the entry. This encourages the interaction and movements of the people through spread out circulation and triple height atrium. The visual connections is always maintained. The presidential palace is not only taken as the landmark but its parks and greens to be utilized to stimulate the working environment positively, therefore the palace gardens are visible from almost all of the offices in the building.
G+1 LEVEL PLAN - RESTAURANT + OFFICES
PROFESSIONAL WORKS | MATHEMA + PARTNERS
LALITA-AN OFFICE BUILDING
G+4 LEVEL PLAN - EXECUTIVE OFFICES
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MAHARAJGUNJ, KATHMANDU, NEPAL
The natural lights are the priority here with large openings all around reducing the energy cost. The lights are controlled through the skin of the building which has special screens to reduce the sun during summer and utilize it in winter thus being climate responsive. The vertical natural ventilations increases the flow of cool air from north and west reducing the air conditioning cost.
TRIPLE HEIGHT ATRIUM
The building is to stand out as an icon so that the people working there takes pride in where they are working. This is achieved by breaking the monotony of the architectural practice in the valley with something modern and exclusive. The screens and shades are modified to give the building design uniqueness and rich material and advance technology to add to the point.
08 PROFESSIONAL WORKS | MATHEMA + PARTNERS
LALITA-AN OFFICE BUILDING
SECTION SHOWING - VERTICAL VENTILATION SCHEMATIC
RESPONSIBILITIES: Program formulation, Pre-design Analysis, Design development, Preparation of all the documents for presentation and vizualization.
PROJECT INFO
ENTRY
Location: Client: Principal Architect: Project Arctitect: Project Status:
Kathmandu, Nepal Universal Travels & Tours MAP llc, Washington DC, USA Matherma + Partners, Kathmandu, Nepal 2016-ongoing
DEVELOPMENT OF FORMS - CHANGING SKINS
BUILDING CORE & SKIN - SKIN CHANGES TO GIVE SHADE &DIFFERENT FORMS TO THE BUILDING
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LALITPUR, NEPAL
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INTERIOR VIZAULIZATION The challege of the project was to express the design through the vizualization. The project started off with the basic plan for space planning, the later stages of design was done in 3d-studio. The design was to resemble the rustic and vintage taste of materials and equipments.
PROFESSIONAL WORKS | FREE LANCE | 2014
MANGO CHILLY RESRAURANT
Most of the wood to be used was designed to be reclaimed wood, reducing cost and environment friendly. Majoity of the metals are also reused. The lights used are the modern edison lights with industrial fittings. 3Ds Max and Vray was used in this vizualization project, with the basic modeling in SketchUp.
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1. Water Color - Patan Durbar Square Monument 2. Sketch-College Work- A neoclassical gate in the premises of Department of architecture, IOE 3. Water Color- Himalayan Bulbul
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4. Water Color - Ancient Settlement - Imaginative 5. Sketch-College Work- A tree in different media tech pen, water color, pencil color and graphite
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HOBBY | COLLEGE WORKS
SKETCHES & PAINTINGS
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