Architecture Portfolio by Priya Jitendrakumar Rathod

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

PRIYA RATHOD

C ONTENT

Professional Work 01

The Pool House

Faculty Housing

Hotel Design

Pushti Bungalow

The School

Spa Room

Academics 15 07

Design Studio

Research Thesis

Independent Studio

Sustainable Architecture Studio

Personal �2 11

Photography

Priya Rathod

THE POOL HOUSE Residential Professional Work l Project Architect Site location - Vadodara, India Total Plot Area - 30,780 sq ft Built up Area - 10,670 sq ft Status - Construction in-progress The project’s objective was to maximize connectivity between various areas and create a weekend home ambiance. The primary concept evolved in response to the specified requirements, emphasizing open planning and linking outdoor and indoor spaces through courtyards and decks, resulting in an opulent residence. The architectural language adopted is a blend of modernity and minimalism, offering a unique and experiential quality. As you enter the foyer, the space unfolds, revealing different interconnected areas within the house that seamlessly connect to the outdoor pool area, deck, and a distinctive lotus pond. I played a pivotal role in developing the conceptual design, understanding client requirements, and creating a 3D model for enhanced spatial comprehension. I also contributed to construction drawings and coordinated with on-site agencies for development progress.

GROUND FLOOR LAYOUT entrance court foyer living area puja room powder toilet laundry room kitchen out-kitchen dining area lift service room bedroom bathroom spa room steam room bathrooms changing room home theater zen garden lawn deck outdoor seating swimming pool lily pond parking servant’s room security cabin electric room

The swimming pool acts as a central node around which all major programs in the house are planned FIRST FLOOR LAYOUT

Site images

master bedroom bathroom walk-in wardrobe daughter’s room open terrace guest bedroom luggage room lift service room

The Pool House

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Working drawings SWIMMING POOL PLAN

DETAIL A _TRENCH DETAIL WITH DECK 04

DETAIL B _PLANTER SECTION The Pool House

DETAIL C _TYPICAL TRENCH DETAIL Priya Rathod

FACULTY HOUSING Institutional Professional Work l Architectural Designer Site location - Pune, India Total Plot Area - 30,780 sq ft Built up Area - 10,670 sq ft Status - Construction in progress The university campus master plan includes academic buildings, recreational areas, and housing facilities, with a specific focus on an engaging high-rise residential tower for faculty and their families. Connected by a passageway, the tower features staggered balconies with lush plantations, communal amenities on the ground floor, and distinctive layouts for various apartments on higher floors. The primary objective is to create a comprehensive environment with efficient living spaces, balconies for fresh air, and abundant greenery for a holistic living experience. As a member of the design team, my primary focus was on creating layout options for the faculty housing scheme. I also played a crucial role in developing 3D renders to provide a realistic representation, allowing a better understanding of the material palette and overall building form. Furthermore, I was responsible for preparing client presentations showcasing the layout options and the project’s development.

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Floor plans

4bhk 3bhk 2bhk 14-16 FLOOR PLAN

Sustainability The sustainability of this university campus project is evident in the design’s consideration for environmental impact. The deliberate incorporation of staggered balconies adorned with lush plantations not only enhances aesthetics but also promotes green spaces within the high-rise residential tower, contributing to biodiversity and overall well-being. Additionally, the emphasis on efficient living spaces, fresh air circulation through balconies, and an abundance of greenery aligns with sustainable practices, fostering a holistic and eco-friendly living experience for the faculty and their families. 3bhk 2bhk 1bhk 1-13 FLOOR PLAN

gym library creche game room GROUND FLOOR PLAN

library laundry service room LOWER GROUND FLOOR PLAN 06

The South entrance exudes grandeur, enhanced by its double height, creating a welcoming ambiance that includes bicycle parking on one side and is embellished with scattered green elements. Priya Rathod Faculty Housing

The campus master planning highlights the integration of various new programs within the existing campus

View from student housing side 07

Corridor view of faculty housing

Central view of faculty housing Faculty Housing

View from west with double height library space Priya Rathod

HOTEL DESIGN

Hospitality Professional Work l Architectural Designer Site location - Gujarat,India Total Plot Area - 6019 sq m Built up Area - 5719 sq m Area per key - 30 sq m Status - Schematic drawings approval stage Ginger, a prominent member of an esteemed hotel group in India, showcases a design marked by simplicity and clean lines, accentuated by a gradient of colors in the window shades. Situated opposite another hotel, both separated by a vast public garden, our role included providing schematic designs for both hotels. The entrance porch features a lightweight metal structure, creating a simple yet elegant space. The overall architectural design is characterized by earthy tones, a gradient of fins, and strategically placed palm trees, enhancing the hotel’s aesthetic appeal. My primary responsibility was to finalize all drawings for the schematic design level being part of the team, create a detailed model of the hotel design with renders, and actively engage in meetings with other consultants to refine the drawings. Additionally, I took on the role of mentoring interns throughout the project and successfully compiled a comprehensive final presentation for the schematic design phase.

Plot for future development car parking

Hotel rooms

Solar panels

GROUND FLOOR LAYOUT

Service entryexit back garden

Drop-off area

Entry

TYPICAL FLOOR LAYOUT Aerial view of Ginger hotel

Service entry view

Back garden view

SERVICE FLOOR LAYOUT

Hotel Design

Priya Rathod

PUSHTI BUNGALOW

Residential Professional Work l Project Architect Site location - Vadodara, India Total Plot Area - 1844 sq ft Built up - 2034 sq ft Status - Built

Nestled within a housing society, the site’s tight constraints have inspired a well-organized plan that maximizes every inch of available space. The functional layout is vertically segregated, with private areas elegantly situated on the first floor and communal spaces, including the living area, kitchen, and dining spaces, thoughtfully arranged on the ground floor. This aesthetically pleasing family home exhibits architectural finesse through its clean lines, a textured wall that adds a layer of visual interest, and a facade distinguished by a sophisticated play of cubes, showcasing a harmonious blend of form and function.

R TE EA TH M E O M O O R TE

FRONT ELEVATION

SECTION AA

SECTION BB

M O O R H + NG D

M O O R H + NG SI ES R D

G IN AT EA SE AR

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Site images FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SIDE ELEVATION

Working drawings Floor plans

TERRACE PLAN

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

THE SCHOOL

Institutional Professional Work l Architect Site location - Gujarat,India Total Plot Area - 88210 sqft Built up Area - 51800 sqft Status - Completed The school plays a crucial role in nurturing the growth of children. Therefore, the optimal layout was designed with a central court serving as a versatile space for playground activities, gatherings, and assemblies, acting as a focal point around which the classrooms are strategically planned. Elements such as a robust stage backdrop and double-height staircase courtyards were incorporated to create lasting impressions on the students. Consequently, the overall architecture maintains simplicity. The “C-shape building” was deemed the most suitable, accommodating all grades and facilitating a functional organization of programs within the school. I was tasked with developing the design from the conceptual stage, taking into account the classroom requirements and the school’s philosophy. The challenge involved working within budget constraints while also considering children as the end users. This experience provided me with the opportunity to broaden my perspectives on organizing programs effectively and creating an impaction , nurturing environment for students. I made construction drawings, developed 3D model and co-ordinated with structure,MEP and on-site construction agencies.

Render & Site images

LEVEL : +1'-6"

TOILET 10' X 5'-4"

CONFERENCE 16'-9" x 22'-10"

pantry

KITCHEN 8'-6" x 15'

UP ROOM 10'-0" x 10'-4"

CLASSROOM 26'-0" X 21'-0"

TRUSTEE ROOM 15'-3" x 22'-10"

CLASSROOM 26'-0" X 32'-3"

9' WIDE PASSAGE LEVEL : +1'-6"

9' WIDE PASSAGE

LEVEL : +4'-6"

LEVEL : +4'-6" 12' WIDE PASSAGE LEVEL : +4'-6"

STORE 6'-6" X 8'-4"

ACCOUNT ROOM 16'-0 x 22'-10" UP

PRINCIPAL1 14'-0" x 22'-10"

TOILET 6'-6" X 6'-6"

STAFF ROOM 17'-0" X 22'-6" GIRLS TOILET 22'-6" X 19'-6"

PRINCIPAL 2 14'-0" x 22'-10" CLASSROOM 26'-0" X 21'-0"

CLASSROOM 26'-0" X 21'-0"

REST ROOM 9'-0" X 13'-0"

metal grill door

TOILET 6'-6" X 6'-6"

water cooler

ELECTRIC DUCT

LEVEL : +3'-6"

LEVEL : +3'-0"

metal grill door

LEVEL : +4'-6" 8' WIDE PASSAGE

rolling shutter

LEVEL : +1'-6"

DRINKING WATER 10'-10" X 11'-6"

OPEN TO SKY 14'-2" X 14'-9"

GATE-2

UP LEVEL : +1'-6"

LEVEL : ±0'-0"

14'-9" WIDE PASSAGE UP bench

STORAGE

COMPUTER LAB 38'-0" X 26'-0"

STAGE 55'-9" X 17'-9" LEVEL : +4'-6"

PLAY GROUND 89'-0" X 97"

12' WIDE PASSAGE LEVEL : +4'-6"

LIBRARY 38'-0" X 26'-0"

STORAGE bench

metal grill door

OPEN TO SKY 14'-2" X 14'-9" LEVEL : +1'-6"

LEVEL : +3'-0" UP rolling shutter

LEVEL : +3'-6"

CLASSROOM 26'-0" X 21'-0"

GATE-2

UP LEVEL : +1'-6" LEVEL : +4'-6" 8' WIDE PASSAGE

STAFF ROOM 17'-0" X 22'-6"

CLASSROOM 26'-0" X 21'-0"

LEVEL : +3'-0"

ELECTRIC DUCT

14'-9" WIDE PASSAGE

STORE ROOM 9'-0" X13'-0"

LEVEL : ±0'-0"

DRINKING WATER 10'-10" X 12'-2"

water cooler

CLASSROOM 26'-0" X 21'-0"

BOY'S TOILET 22'-6" X 19'-6"

rolling shutter

12' WIDE PASSAGE LEVEL : +4'-6"

9' WIDE PASSAGE LEVEL : +4'-6"

CLASSROOM 26'-0" X 21'-0" CLASSROOM 26'-0" X 21'-0"

CLASSROOM 26'-0" X 21'-0"

CLASSROOM 26'-0" X 32'-3"

CLASSROOM 26'-0" X 21'-0"

ENTRY FOR J.KG. AND S.KG

LEVEL : +1'-6"

KIDS PLAY AREA

GROUND FLOOR LAYOUT 9"

PARAPET +34'-6"

2'-5"

3" 6"

TERRACE

2'-3"

5'-3"

6'-6"

AS PER DETAIL

SECOND FLOOR SLAB +30'-0"

9'-8"

12'

DRINKING WATER

4'-6"

SECTION

metal grill door

2' 6"

LEVEL 4'-6" 12'-0" WIDE PASSAGE

13'-6"

8'-9"

12' 11'

LEVEL 3'-6"

DRINKING WATER

LEVEL 4'-6"

LEVEL +1'-6"

0'-0

L:±

E LEV

LEVEL 4'-6" 12'-0" WIDE PASSAGE

REST ROOM

3'-9"

-1

TE GA

LEVEL +1'-6"

GROUND ±0'-0"

17'-3"

10'-6"

12' 12'-9"

STAFF ROOM

PLINTH +4'-6"

SPILLOVER SPACE

2'-6"

34'-6"

rolling shutter

12'-0" WIDE PASSAGE

2' 6"

OD AC UNITS/ SCREEN AS PER DETAIL

8"35'-6"

SCREEN AS PER DETAIL

FIRST FLOOR SLAB +17'-3"

REST ROOM

10'-3"

12'

SCREEN AS PER DETAIL

12'

11'-9"

12'-9"

STAFF ROOM

The School

SECTION BB

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SPA ROOM

Interior Project Professional Work l Jr. Designer This spa room, with an earthy color palette and minimalist design, prioritizes functionality. Greenery along the facade adds a refreshing touch to the cozy 15-squaremeter space, expertly designed for relaxation. It serves a dual purpose, accommodating a massage bed and salon chair for convenience. Travertine stone with grooves and indirect lighting creates a serene ambiance, while a custom-made partition screen with a metal frame and fluted glass adds visual interest, enhancing the overall character of the room.

1045

1000

The purpose was to create a earthy palette with warm color tones, minimalist design, and functional elements, complemented by greenery, Travertine stone, and a custom-made partition screen for added visual interest.

sliding door

Moodboard screen as per detail

453

SB 12mm ply+6mm MDF with stucco finish as per selection

848

208

Light point on wall

998

Detail_A 4740

stool

Light point on wall

830

300

Crema Linea marble finish as per approval

375

848

1305

1950

spa bed

2000

1072

B C

375

200 205

mirror

A D

salon chair

PLAN 14

Spa Room

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A CADEMICS 15 07

Design Studio

Research Thesis

Independent Studio

Sustainable Architecture Studio

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H YBRID E COLOGIES : L ANDSCAPE P LAY E DGE S TIMULATION Design Studio Academic l M. Arch l Sem 01 Originally established in 1895 as Wollaston Golf Club, this 36-hole course is located above the Neponset River estuary, situated between Quincy's former Granite Railway route and a suburban neighborhood. The golf club reflects Boston's urban history and grapples with challenges posed by climate change. However, it has faced criticism for isolating the community due to specific site conditions. An essential aspect of urban design involves redefining the site's edge to enhance public accessibility and create a welcoming atmosphere. This is achieved by strategically introducing soft edges that seamlessly blend the site with its surrounding context. Such an approach aims to foster a more inclusive and harmonious environment, encouraging community engagement and instilling a sense of belonging. Ultimately, this redesign makes the site more attractive and user-friendly for those who interact with it.

existing wetland

lakeside

mound

Design Studio

amphitheatre

mound

pathway

lawn

Priya Rathod

Design layers

Site plan

site access

opening street edge more entry points dynamic network

site zoning public existing terrain semi-public / events private sports field

ICE SKATING

existing trees

preserving major trees & terrain on site

QUINCY POINT

THE SCULPTURE PLAZA

context

built form & network

URBAN PLAZA

AMPHITHEATER

P LAKESIDE

site contour

highest peak on site

trail

terrain

trail

landscape

meandering street

landscape

Design Studio

path

existing landscape terrain

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Residential concept

Cluster plans

Cluster views

"Inter-generational Housing" encourages diverse age groups to coexist, fostering mutual support and shared experiences for strong family bonds. Specifically designed for seniors, the independent program establishes a self-sustaining community prioritizing mental and emotional well-being through amenities, healthcare, and therapeutic gardens. This arrangement promotes sustainability, creating an enriching living environment.

1. Typical unit types A/B/C

2. Creating central courtyard space

3. Pathway that connects all the clusters

4. Removing blocks to create interactive spaces

5. Axis that connects with common areas

6. Re-arranging blocks to create double height areas, green terraces

Design Studio

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Sections

parking

trees

main road bioswale

landscape

path

cycle track

landscape

flower mounds

lower promenade

Design Studio

walkway

flower mounds

extended river edge

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C HARACTERISTICS OF M ARKERS P ERCEIVED T HROUGH M ENTAL M APS Research Thesis Academic l Sem 10 Case Study l Vadodara City The aim is to understand which are the different type of markers that are perceived by local people through mental mapping of their journey and how they help to orient in the city. The intend is also to understand the characteristics of markers that are peculiar and its influence on the memory of the person.

Mental maps

About the city

Markers at city level

They are the perceptions of people about the environment and the things around them “Mental maps are a mix of objective knowledge and subjective perceptions: precise knowledge about the location of geographic features as well as impressions of places, rough estimates of size and location, and a general sense of the connections between places.” Mental maps (or cognitive maps) are the mental representations of the physical world.

Vadodara is situated on the banks of Vishwamitri river, in central Gujarat. The strong history of the city impacts the structural growth of the city. The enormous works in form of various institutions serves people keeping alive the dialect architecture of the city. It has mostly flourished under the Maratha rule of Sayaji Rao Gaekwad III , an era of progress and achievements. It was one of the Princely States during the British Empire ruled by Gaekwad Dynasty.

The labyrinth streets in the old city area are accompanied with bazaar areas, shrines and ancestral houses. Markers at city level are predominantly monumental/historic buildings and major nodes of the city. They act as anchor points and form a strong imagery in the cityscape and can easily be perceived by the people. Markers like the Gates in the city area are highly interpreted as transitional elements.

What we see

Ankottaka -western edge of Vishwamitri river.

Vadapadrak - settlements near banyan trees

Daulatabad - walled city 1451AD (Sultan Dynasty)

Vadapatraka - during the reign of Akbar

What we observe

Hierarchy of markers in the city

What we remember

First order

Macro scale

human need

urban image

Second order

Public scale

collective need

collective form

Third order

Personal scale

group need

unit

Fourth order

Intimate scale

individual scale

unit

Research Thesis

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Mental map by the interviewee

Interview background Name : Akanksha Suthar Age, Sex : 23,(F) Mode of travel : Two-wheeler Qualification : B.Tech. Profession: Student Point A : Vallabh Vatika Soc. Point B : Tambedkar wada

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Research Thesis

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Cognitive mapping

Analysis - Hierarchy of markers

Research Thesis

Analysis - Building type

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Observations

Raopura tower

• Associational markers are more remembered in the vicinity of starting point. • At neighborhood level, religious buildings and civic buildings as markers • At the junctions the edges are identified differently • Along the straight paths lack of other secondary markers due to one dominant marker along the edge or at the end • Similar shops identified as one , rather than specific names • Loss of direction happens when there is a curved road, which is considered as straight only.

Directional -Dominance The Raopura Clock tower built in Indo-Sarcenic Style becomes the most significant object in the skyline of the area. Approximately 16meter tall it traps our vision towards it and guides our journey with respect to it. It was built in memory of Maharani Chimnabai in 1896. The clock tower provides opportunities to see the timing from all four directions and the top is made in Chattri style.

CATEGORIZING VARIOUS MARKERS (as stated by the person ) ACCORDING TO ITS TYPE :

City level Physical Characteristics Function

Nyay Mandir, Mandvi, Sursagar, Nyay Mandir

Neighborhood

Police stations,Petrolpump, Ayurvedic Medical college,City center complex, Pratap cinema,Gandhi nagar gruh, Duliram pendawala

Lehripura gate to sursagar lake

Symbolic Consistency Old/New - Temp/Perm Directional Edge Transitional Memory Sense 23

Mahavir ice cream

Perfume shops Hanuman temple Mahavir ice cream, Karnataka cafe

Associational value Vision

Unit

Jubilee garden,Jamnabai Bank of baroda, Temple, Gate Hospital, Tambedkar wada

Padmavati complex Duliram pendawala

Context/Location

Block

Pratap cinema Gandhi nagar gruh

Flour mill, Prakash photo studio, Maruti courier,Friendship,Kalpna Stationary

Mosque Jewellers,Perfume shops Farsan shops, Book stores House under construction Raopura tower Nyay Mandir, Mandvi

Amba Mata ni pol, Sursagar lake

Pani gate

Raopura tower Perfume shops

Duliram pedawala

Research Thesis

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Amba mata ni pol

Inferences

Edge - legibility

Amba mata ni pol is one of the oldest street in the city, with very divine temple situated in the lane. Passing through the MG road , one does not have the direct vision of the temple but the activities such as flower vendors, puja shops, street vendors selling chundis and garlands make the markers for the people.

Overall the person relates more to block level markers which include commercial shops or temples during the start of the journey. As the city level markers become dominant, the secondary markers are identified which have distinct edge condition or physical characteristic. Police stations and religious places are mentioned clearly due to its strong symbolic feature. Sometimes the physical characteristics of the shops like the reflecting and bright mirror surfaces in perfume shops along with it aromas catches up ones attention visually and sensitively.

Block level

Unit level

AMBA

MATA

POL

Neighborhood level

Conclusion

The various categories are inter-related many a times which comprehends the marker. The intensity of markers also changes depending on the shape of the route or path. A city is perceived in multi dimensional space where each element has its unique significance which is anticipated by its users in many different ways. As a result, the legibility of the place gets manipulated on the basis of the characteristics of the element and the surrounding. The study forms a basis for urban development of the city intriguing the meager considerations as well as its effect on the surrounding as a whole.

M A N D V I

G A T E

R O A D

Above- site plan representing location of temple with reference to the MG road Below- Main street elevation characterizing various activities creating the legibility of the street , and acting as markers that help to approach the destination (temple).

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Research Thesis

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A RCHAEOLOGICAL M USEUM & I NTERPRETATION C ENTER

Independent Studio Academic l Sem 09 Site l Dholavira, Kutch HISTORY

ART

CULTURE

The people in Kutch have inherited the skills from their ancestors which keeps the art alive in small regions of the district. The varied culture of each community ,is linked with its distinct history. This essence needs to be revived and presented in the contemporary world. A transition has to be done from rigidity to something where there is infinite scope of development. Things need to overlap each other endlessly. “Arts and culture of a place reveal and enhance the underlying identity — the unique meaning, value, and character — of the physical and social form of a community. This identity is reflected through the community’s character or sense of place. A community’s sense of place is not a static concept; rather, it evolves and develops over time, reflecting the spectrum of social values within and around the community.”

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Unfolding and reforming : rigid to dynamic

• Archaeological site with imprints from Harrapan Civilisation • Unfolding of past - Breaking the strict beliefs

Independent Studio

• Technology as catalyst • Exhibition as a platform to showcase art and skills

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Design layers

Diagramming Process

The surfaces of a cube are unfolded considering each as elements - roof, plane and columns 1. The unfolding of roof as an element

The linear space is made dynamic with the fluid movement pattern , creating pockets as pause points.

2. The unfolding of two adjacent plane creating a sense of inside -out

Programming • • • •

Spaces that require less amount of light Admin Labs Roof gradually opens up creating a sense of introvert to extrovert space

PRIVATE

3. When intercepted with the ground the undulations gives opportunity for various interactive spaces

PUBLIC • •

Modulating the ground to create spaces Cafe, Library , Amphitheater

SEMI - PUBLIC • • •

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Exhibition space Panels define the movement pattern Creating a sense of inside- out as one reaches the end of the exhibition over the mound

Independent Studio

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Site images

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SITE PLAN �7

BASEMENT PLAN

GROUND FLOOR PLAN Independent Studio

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SECTION EE’

SECTION BB’

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Independent Studio

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G UGGENHEIM M USEUM Sustainable Architecture Studio Academic l Sem 06 Site l Helsinki, Finland The studio emphasized on analyzing the site climatically and thereby designing the contemporary museum. Sun, wind, water, biomass energies are strategically incorporated. The concept is derived from inferencing best solar hemispherical plan , which achieves maximum sunlight as the site resides in the cold climatic region. The building is divided into 3 major parts according to the functions - Private spaces(admin offices), Public space(gallery,store), Semi public (restaurant ).The blocks are staggered and shifted both in plan and section for displacement ventilation.

Coordinates :60.16 N, 24.93 E Sunpath diagram for the location Forming a mass that achieves max sunlight

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Shifting and staggering of volumes on site plan

Building Physics Diagram

Winter

Sustainable Architecture Studio

Summer

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Design process Diagramming Concept- Dis-integration of glass cubes

Public plaza at ground level

Souvenir shop

Section AA’

Exhibition area Ticket counter Cafeteria Amphitheater

Loading bay

Ground Floor Plan Restaurant

Gallery space

Gallery space Cafeteria

Section BB’

Design model 30

Sustainable Architecture Studio

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The architecture of the museum acts as a landmark in the city skyline with its modern outlook and serving as paramount of art museum

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Sustainable Architecture Studio

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P HOTOGRAPHY

Location : Mumbai,India

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Location : Auroville,Puducherry,India

Location : Vadodara,India

Priya Rathod

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