Architecture and Urban Design Portfolio-Nithin Cheluva R.M

Urban Design and Architecture

Nithin Cheluva Ranganath .M

Nithin Cheluva

Ranganath Mavinkere

Contact: +1-484-929-0194

nithincheluva97@gmail.com

ABOUT ME...

I am a passionate and driven Architectural Designer seeking opportunities to bring creativity and innovation to the built environment. My academic pursuits and internship experiences have fueled my passion for the field, specifically in Architectural and Urban Design. I am also highly interested in exploring sustainable design strategies, as I believe they play a crucial role in shaping our future. To continue my growth in design, I constantly draw inspiration from my travels, where I immerse myself in various forms of art and culture from different time periods.

RESUME

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

College of Architecture & Built Environment | Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia

Masters of Urban Design-Future Cities 2021-2023

School of Design & Architecture | Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai Bachelor of Architecture 2015-2020

ACHIEVEMENTS & CERTIFICATIONS

CIBSI - Net Zero Office Building Student Competition | First Place

CIAT - Outstanding Graduating Student Award 2020

Middle East Lighting Challenge 2018

CityScape Student Awards 2018 | Top 10 Design

Multi Comfort Housing 2018 | Selected for National Stage Jury

Global Tall Building Studio 2017 | First Place

Sustainable Action Project 2017

Design Hunt Challenge 2017 | Second Place

LANGUAGES SKILLS

Softwares

● AutoCAD

● Revit

● SketchUP

● Rhino

● Grasshopper

● Adobe InDesign

● Adobe Premier

● Adobe Photoshop

● ESRI-ArcGIS

● Enscape

● Lumion

● Microsoft Office

● Sketching

● Modeling

● 3D Printing

● Visualization

● Team-Working

● Photography

● English

● Hindi

● Tamil

● Kannada

ACADEMIC PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Thomas Jefferson University

Graduate Assistant | September 2021 - May 2023

Research

Preparation of reports

Experiment with new Computational Plugins

Conducting Experiments with Augmented Reality (AR)

Preparation of Promotional Videos

EXPO 2020- Solar Decathlon Middle East

Innovation & Design Coordinator | July 2019 - October 2021

Propose design Ideas

Visualization

Preparation of Schematic Drawings

Taking part in group discussions

Coordinating with a multidisciplinary team

Godwin Austen Johnson

Architectural Design Intern | January 2021 - April 2021

Research

Urban Design

Preparation of reports

Preparation of sketches and diagrams

Visualization

Desert INK

Architectural Design Intern | January 2020 - May 2020

Research

Landscape Design

Preparation of reports

Preparation of sketches and diagrams

Taking part in meetings with Clients

Proposing design ideas and guidelines

Sustainable Action Project | MAHE - Dubai

Team Member | 2017 - 2018

Research

Proposal of Sustainable activities

Design & Develop Sustainable Products

Begin part of rallies & action projects

NORR Engineers & Architects, Dubai

Architectural Design Intern | July 2019 - December 2019

Preparation of models

Assisting in prepration of reports

Prepare models for 3D printing

Proposing design ideas

Sketching & Preparing Diagrams

Visualization

WHAT’S INSIDE..

URBAN RE-CONNECT

TIBLISI, GEORGIA

INTERNSHIP PROJECT

desertINK, Dubai

FRANKLINTOWN DEVELOPMENT

PHILADELPHIA, U.S.A

INTERNSHIP PROJECT

Godwin Austen Johnson,

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 a design that attracts startups, small businesses, and entrepreneurs; hence the proposal was presented was based on various research analyses such as the context of the site, demographics, market study, services, the built typology, traffic, etc.

The masterplan 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, the study of flora, and fauna, future development/changes, etc. The proposed landscape strategies and guidelines targeted providing social gathering spaces, recreational activities, interactive landscape zones, a resilient and vibrant 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 throughout the masterplan to capture runoff water to be reused for various activities.

MASTERPLANPHASE 1

The Phase 1 of the master plan focused on providing an example module for 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 a series of modules on what is expected from the designers and what design strategies would not work by conducting a series of experiments and diagrams.

MASTERPLAN

PHASE 1 STREETS

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In Phase 1 we come across 3 street categories namely the Main road, Access Lane, and the Avenue, which achieved their character based on the width, services & the adjacent built typology.

AVENUE Access lane

Main Road

PAVEMENT PARKING

SWAILS

TABLE-TOP CROSSING CYCLE & WALK TRACKS

PAVEMENT PARKING

ACTIVE FRONTAGE

PAVEMENT PARKING

TABLE-TOP CROSSING

TABLE-TOP CROSSING

ACTIVE FRONTAGE

SWAILS

SWAILS

MASTERPLANPHASE 1

SIKKAS & PARKS

The proposed masterplan ensured 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 masterplan 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 capability of Computational Design. The objectives achieved through the computational strategies included generating 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 street network which is dominated by automobiles 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 Franklin Parkway.

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.

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 activities and celebrations.

The local style of architecture was very much influenced by the predominantly 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.

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 resilient housing design integrated into the urban space while responding to Saint-Gobain’s MULTI-COMFORT 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 neighborhood. Thus, the design proposed included strategies in Landscape features and elements within the proposed buildings to promote social and cultural activities. The concept is a Coalescence of Tradition & Modern architecture 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 facade treatments, use of native plant species, and 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

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.

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

WIND PRESSURE STUDY

vertical CIRCULATION

PENTHOUSES

LUXURY HOUSE

HOUSING TYPE 2

HOUSING TYPE 1

AUDITORIUMS

OFFICES

VERTICAL FARMS

RETAIL

SERVICES RECREATIONAL PODIUM

vertical zonning

ELEVATION

INITIAL CONCEPT SKETCHES

SKETCHES

TOPKAPI PALACE, ISTANBUL, TURKEY AR.SINAN’S DESIGN: MOSQUE

URBAN SKETCH, TBILISI, GEORGIA

PHOTOGRAPHY