ABOUT ME...
I am an Architectural Graduate, an enthusastic aspiring designer. During my academic practice and internships, I have grown a passion for Architectural design and Urban Landscape. Along with design I am interested in exploring and understanding sustainable design stratigies. I draw my inspirations from travelling and exploring different forms of art and culture from past, present & future.
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia Masters of Urban Design-Future
of Architecture & Built Environment
2021-2023
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EXPERIENCE
ACADEMIC PROFESSIONAL
Thomas Jefferson University Graduate Assistant | September 2021 - May 2022
Research
Prepration of reports
Experiment with new Computational Plugins
Conducting Experiments with Augmented Reality (AR)
Prepration of Promotional Videos
EXPO 2020- Solar Decathlon Middle East
Innovation & Design Coordinator | July 2019 - October 2021
Propose design Ideas
Visualization
Prepration of Schematic Drawings
Visualization
Taking part in group discussions
Coordinating with a multidisciplinary team
Godwin Austen Johnson
Architectural Design Intern | January 2021 - April 2021
Research
Urban Design
Prepration of reports
Prepration of sketches and diagrams
Visualization
Desert INK
Architectural Design Intern | January 2020 - May 2020
Research
Landscape Design
Prepration of reports
Prepration of sketches and diagrams
Taking part in meetings with Clients
Proposing design ideas and guidelines
Sketching & Prepraring Diagrams
Sustainable Action Project | MAHE - Dubai Team Mamber | 2017 - 2018
Research
Proposal of Sustainable activities
Design & Develop Sustainable Products
Begin part of ralies & action projects
NORR Engineers & Architects, Dubai
Architectural Design Intern | July 2019 - December 2019
Prepration of models
Assisting in prepration of reports
Prepare models for 3D printing
Proposing design ideas
Sketching & Prepraring Diagrams
Visualization
URBAN RE-CONNECT TIBLISI, GEORGIA
URBAN RE-CONNECT
PROJECT BRIEF
Going through the history of Georgia, one may observe that the former days of this nation have been spent in trying to overcome the trials and tribulations that kept befalling the country. Being the intermediate territory, Georgia always succumbed to invasions and constant disintegration. After decades of continuous fragmentation and occupation, Georgia finally gained independence in 1991, but due to recent conflicts with its neighboring countries which led to the 2008 Russo-Georgian war, there still remain many tensions unresolved. Post-independence, Georgia now faces a difficult time coping with the new found ideals of democracy. Their rough history have left back many issues that the country now struggles to tackle.
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the economy of Georgia fell drastically, however, with democratic reforms brought about by the cordial Rose Revolution, major improvements have been charted in their economy. In an attempt to move away from the Russian dominancy, Georgia has revealed its desire to become a member state of the European Union which currently is still under dialogue.
Out of the 4 issues identified, we decided to address the issue of IDP and courtyards being misused as these were issues which involved improving the lives of the residents of Tbilisi. Urban design is all about people and resolving these issues is of utmost importance to Tbilisi.
INTERNSHIP PROJECT desert INK
INTERNSHIP PROJECT
EXPERIENCE AND LEARNING OUTCOME
The project focused on revitalizing industrial areas. The client wanted to propose design that attract startup, small business and entrepreneurs, hence the proposal was presented was based on various ressearch analysis such as the context of site, demographics, market study, services, the built typology, traffic, etc.
The masterplan is seeks to be a highly sustainable development that strives to achieve an Estidama 4 Pearl rating for the masterplan, developed around four themes; Authenticity, A Sense of Place, A Circular Network and Resource Efficiency.
The design process included but not limited to, research, context study, local guideline compliance check, study of flaura, and fauna, future development/changes, etc. The proposssed landscape stratigies and guidelines targeted on providing social gathering spaces, recreational activities, interactive landscape zones, a resileant and vibrent environment.
The softscape included the practice of xeriscaping which was achieved by using native and adaptive plant species specified in PRDM. A number of swails were introduced throught the masterplan to capture runoff water to be reused for various activities.
LEGEND
MASTERPLANPHASE 1
The Phase 1 of master plan foused on providing an exam ple modle fot the successive development in the site. The main stratigies proposed focused on;
• Frontage and street design,
• Proposal of amenities,
• Circulation within the zone,
• Use of Sikkas
• Guidelines for a series of Linked parks.
Landscape Stratigies along the frontage
The proposal included series of modules on what is expected from the designers and what design stratigies would not work by conducting a series of experiments and diagrams.
MASTERPLANPHASE 1 STREETS
In Phase 1 we come across 3 street categories namely the Main road, Access Lane and the Avenue , which achieved its character based on the width, services & the adjcent built typology.
AVENUE Access lane Main Road
PAVEMENT PARKING
PAVEMENT PARKING
SWAILS
TABLE-TOP CROSSING CYCLE & WALK TRACKS
PAVEMENT PARKING
ACTIVE FRONTAGE
ACTIVE FRONTAGE
TABLE-TOP CROSSING
SWAILS
SWAILS
+0.60m +0.60m PEDESTRIAN +0.1m+0.1m 1:150 LANDSCAPE ZONE LANDSCAPE ZONE +0.00m +0.40m 1:150 +0.60m +0.1m +0.60m +0.10m +0.10m 1:150 +0.60m +0.1m +0.60m +0.1m 1:150 +0.00m 1:150 PEDESTRIAN ZONE PARKING TREE ZONE PARKING TREE ZONE LANDSCAPE ZONE LEVEL CHANGE PEDESTRIAN ZONEMEDIAN +0.60m +0.1m +0.00m +0.60m +0.00m PEDESTRIAN ZONE LANDSCAPE ZONE LEVEL CHANGE +0.10m +0.10m PEDESTRIAN ZONE 1:150 TABLE-TOP CROSSING
MASTERPLANPHASE 1 SIKKAS & PARKS
The proposed masterplan en sured to revitalize the sikkas and the gaps in between the buildings by repurposing them into interactive alleyways and parks which cut across the streets, making the master plan as flexible and pedestrian friendly as possible
Typical Link Parks Link Parks Design opportunities
Typical Sikkas
FRANKLINTOWN DEVELOPMENT
PHILADELPHIA, U.S.A
FRANKLINTOWN DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT BRIEF
The primary focus of the Studio was to experiment and understand the Interactive capibality of Computational Design. The objectives achieved through the computational strategies included to generate iterations simulating the Pedestrian traffic and Environmental impacts such as Potential Daylighting, Visual connection, and Solar energy potential.
The Design Proposal introduced strategies to connect the Benjamin Franklin Parkway into the concrete alleyways and streets by replacing the existing streetnetwork which is dominated by automobile with alternative pedestrian pathways covered with tree canopies and market platforms.
The proposed design included strategies to cope with the frequent flooding within the canal cutting through the site which tied into the green corridor connecting to the Benjamin Kranklin Parkway.
Computed iterations
Scripting Methodology
Scripting Parameters
The above, derived formula used in the script helped to dictate the building heights based on the Building guidelines instructed by the city muncipality.
Input & Output of computed Simulations
Selected iteration
Green Area: 82,391 sq. m
Average FAR: 10.18
Total FAR: 6.12
Highest FAR: 20
Direct Sun Hours: 2
Solar Energy KWhr/sq m: 9.350e+6
Avg. Pedestrian Traffic: 6,767
Avg. View to Open Space: 21.48 %
Avg.360 View: 78.27 %
design Process
INTERNSHIP PROJECT
GODWIN AUSTIN JOHNSON, DUBAI
INTERNSHIP PROJECT
EXPERIENCE AND LEARNING OUTCOME
The design brief was to propose a master plan of 5 districts, distributed along an upcoming cultural and heritage city.The design proposal was an initiative to preserve and promote the arts and culture of the local context. The client wanted the developmet to mimic the historic and traditional construction design & methodologies.
The design process included an indepth research of the context, study of local material, historic urban setting, etc. The proposed masterplan included Social gathering spaces, Residential units, native landscape zones, etc.
Being largely vacant, the site provides a good opportunity for developers to develop architecturally sensitive designs that safe guard the essence of the local heritage by allocating suitable assets and the proximity to a historic UNESCO World Heritage Site and building from the Client’s vision to develop a unique heritage district provides the project an opportunity to offer a unique product.
Building on the traditional architectural style and urban scape, the project is envisioned to have a seamless pedestrian environment which is to be new paradigm in city’s urban landscape which is largely automobile dependent.
The natural escarpments of context harnessed, creating opportunities for natural viewpoints over the surrounding landscape and parklands.
PRECEDENT RESEARCH
Most traditional Arab villages are the result of a grouping courtyard houses which could derive light and air from their own internal open space and allow wall to wall construction to avoid external heat gain or loss and could preserve the privacy of each family. These villages used to have some common open areas “Maidan” which could hold public ctivities and celebrations.
The local style of architecture was very much influenced by the predominant ly hot and dry climatic conditions as well as the strict socio-cultural traditions which resulted in a series of courtyard houses separated by narrow streets and occasional open spaces.
District A
District B
PRECEDENT RESEARCH
The historic settlement patterns on site depended on the general situation. On sites with dominating natural features, villages might be a linear development along a coast, a river or a valley. In open territory with point sources of water and need for protection the community would grow in rings. Wherever individual water supply is feasible and a certain level of security is prevailed, detached settlements would occur.
DISTRICT - B
Housing catalog
Design Elements
Design Elements
ST. GOBAIN HOUSING DUBAI, U.A.E
ST. GOBAIN HOUSING
PROJECT BRIEF
The brief asked for the proposal to be a sustainable and a resileant housing design integrated into the urban space while responding to Saint-Gobain’s MULTICOMFORT Criteria and taking into account the climatic conditions and the regional context of the site in Dubai. Besides the proposed design we were asked to consider the social and economic impacts and the design to give a new character to the neighbourhood. Thus, the design proposed included stratigies in Landscape features and elements within the proposed buildings to promote social and cultural activities.
The concept is a Coalescence of Tradition & Modern architeccture of U.A.E. The design has been approached in a way to give the users a feel of moving through the local environment of U.A.E. To achieve this, some of the design features were inspired and improvised from the vernacular architectural principles. Such as, the the facade treatements, use of native plant species, the approach into the apartments.
DESIGN RECOGNISIONS:
Selected to present among the top ten selected projects in City Scape Tomorrow’s Leaders Award
Student Category 2018
Selected by university to present in the Saint Gobain Multicomfort Housing National Stage Jury
FLOOR PLAN Studio Apartment 1BHK Apartment 2BHK Apartment 3BHK Apartment
TALL BUILDING STUDIO’19 GOA, INDIA
TALL BUILDING STUDIO’19
PROJECT BRIEF
The brief askes to propose a concept level design for a skyscraper on a site located on an island. The site being on an isolated island demanded the tower to consist all the functions needed to satisfy a vertical community, such as retail, work space, recreation areas, theaters, gardens, etc.
The proposed design intends to break the visual horizon along the cost of Goa. The proposed tower although presents itself with a minimal facade design, juxtaposes the architectural language in Goa in terms of Building height, Form and Style, hence earning itself the name MISFIT.
Site: Ilha Grande Island, Goa, India
N N N N N
WIND PRESSURE STUDY
vertical zonning
vertical CIRCULATION
LUXURY HOUSE PENTHOUSES
HOUSING TYPE 2 AUDITORIUMS
OFFICES
VERTICAL FARMS
HOUSING TYPE 1 RETAIL
SERVICES RECREATIONAL PODIUM
ELEVATION
INITIAL CONCEPT SKETCHES
KRISNASARA BAZAAR
JAIPUR, INDIA
KRISNASARA BAZAAR
PROJECT BRIEF
The Brief demanded to design a commertial space for the city of Jaipur, India. The project was to be designed keeping in consideration of the context of the site and the local culture. The design must provide spaces for cultural festvals, workshops, recreational area and a food court, apart from the Bazaars.
The design proposed avoides standing out and subtly blends into the context of the old architecture and urban fabric of Jaipur city with the integration of contemporary construction methords. The design also icludes an extensive use of landscape elements and features to improve the microclimate, while providing a plesent experience to the visitors.
The concept and the design is greatly inspired by the methordlogy used by Ar.Charles Correa’s Jawahar Kala Kendra, on how the design represents the concept of the nine grid city planning of the old city of Jaipur, India.
Local Bazaar
OBJECTIVE RESEARCH
CULTURAL ADAPTATION BUILDING MATERIALS
PROMOTION OF LOCAL ART
AIM
SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION CONTEXT DRIVEN DESIGN
PROMOTE CULTURE AND ART
Location: Outside Old city, Jaipur, India CULTURE AND ART
CORAL VILLAGE Design Exercise
CORAL VILLAGE
PROJECT BRIEF
The design is conceptualized around the idea of Aquatecture. The proposed idea was an exercise design to access the challenges the project may face.
While the proposed structures looks identical, may vary in terms of space usage. Their common functions at their respective levels would include Hydroponic cultivation, Residence, Lesure Spaces, Commercial and Office levels. Keeping in mind the primary mode of transportation being boats, cruise and ships, inspirations drawn from the cities such as Venice and Amsterdam, Each structure would be linked via docks and underwater transit systems.
SKETCHES
TOPKAPI PALACE, ISTANBUL, TURKEY AR.SINAN’S DESIGN: MOSQUE
URBAN SKETCH, TBILISI, GEORGIA
PHOTOGRAPHY
CERTIFICATIONS
This is to certify that
Nithin Cheluva Ranganath is the Outstanding Graduating Student on the Bachelor of Architecture Programme
Graduation year 2020
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai
Eddie Weir President
Dr Matthew Brooke Peat Vice President Education
Francesca A H Berriman MBE Chief Executive
KHDA PERMIT NO : 60874 Centre : course in to Certificate Grade: Cer ficate ID : Authorised Training Centre DIRECTOR Corp Office Compan name, B siness Centre, D bai - UAE P.B NO Q A M S Accredited by AutoCAD Mr Nithin 10/09/2016 10/01/2017 A UIT01085 KHDA PERMIT NO : 60874 Centre : course in to Certificate Grade: Cer f ate ID : Authorised Training Centre DIRECTOR Corp Office : Compan name, B siness Centre, D bai - UAE P.B NO : Q A M S Accredited by Autodesk Revit Architecture Mr. Nithin 10/02/2017 10/06/2017 A UIT01144
06/16/2020
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Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas
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05/13/2020
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Introduction to Game Design
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07/15/2018
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The City and You: Find Your Best Place
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07/31/2018
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The Sustainable Development Goals Ð A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future
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