“A CITY IS A REFLECTION OF MULTIPLE HISTORIES” - RENZO PIANO
ADITHYA RAJAN
Architect + Urbanist
This design portfolio serves as a visual companion to my Curriculum Vitae, and showcases my design experience over the course of my architectural and post-graduate education in planning and urban design. Highlighting work completed both individually and collaboratively, projects in this portfolio were undertaken as part of academic urban design studios, professional work experience, or simply personal endeavours.
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2013 - Indian Society of Landscape Architects Award “Revitilising River Cooum”, Island Grounds 2014 - Strategic Plan for Chennai CBD 2015 - Recreational and Institutional Precinct, Island Grounds, Chennai
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2017 - Creative Economic Prec “Creatives in Cumberlan 2018 - Strategic Plan for Centr 2018 - Parramatta North Urba
cinct nd�, Auburn - 28 ral River City, Parramatta - 42 an Transformation,NSW - 56
2018 - Pedestrian Connectivity Strategy and Ekimae Commercial Precinct, Ekimae Yanagawa - 66
DATE - December 2013 EFFORT - Collaborative OBJECTIVE - To design a architectural landscape solution in a environmental or heritage sensitive region.
DATE - July 2014 EFFORT - Collaborative OBJECTIVE - To design a Strategicplan for Chennai CBD area for the year 2040.
STRATEGIC MASTERPLAN 2040
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ISLAND GROUNDS PRECINCT
BASIC STRUCTURAL VIEW
LEGEND 1. New Marina Arena Stadium 2. Parking lot and Pit Stop area 3. Island Grounds Ferry Stop 4. Napier Bridge 5. Madras University Pavillion 6. Swami Sivanandha Road Pedestrian Link 7. Island Grounds Aquatic Centre 8. Preactice Football Pitches 9. Gymkhana Club
10. Gymkhana Metro Station 11. Chennai Metropolitan Transport Corporation 12. Chinthadripet Railway station pedestrian bridge 13. Commenwealth War Cemetry 14. Kendra Vidhyala School 15. Gandhi Nagar social housing 16. Gandhi Nagar Metro 17. New Chennai Corporation Building 18. Stadium Parking Entry/Exit
Artist Impression of Marina Arena Interior
Artist Impression of Madras University Pavillion at Swami Sivanandha Road
Artist Impression of F1 race at Napier Bridge
DATE - August 2017 EFFORT - Collaborative OBJECTIVE - To design a creative precinct for the existing industrial site at Auburn
CONTEXT
SUB PRECINCTS AND PROGRAM
STRUCTURAL PLAN
“A Precinct where people long to be Creative’s in Cumberland” Creatives in Cumberland - Fostering local culture and diversity through the use of public space, the architecture and naturalising waterfront to grow a creative precinct that allows people to be aspirational and entrepreneurial with a strong sense of place. Creative’s in Cumberland is a nucleus of activity with Toohey’s brewery at its heart. The precinct incorporates a range of industry clusters such as Technology, Food, Arts and Entertainment. Each with overlapping territories creative’s in cumberland has a beat that drums through its streets and buildings.
CATALYST DESIGN IDEAS
CUMBERLAND CREATIVE PRECINCT
CATALYST PROJECTS
OWNERSHIP
Artist Impression of Haslam River Walk and Open space
Artist Impression of Aerial Perspective
Artist Impression of Percy Street Adaptive re-use buildings
Artist Impression of Haslams Avenue (M
Artist Impression of Aerial Perspective
Main Street)
Artist Impression of Nyrang Street
DATE - March 2018 EFFORT - Collaborative OBJECTIVE - To design a alternate strategic plan for Parramatta CBD and Westmead Health precinct.
OUR VISION Central River City will celebrate its unique experiences, its stories and cultural vibrancy while accommodating the growing needs of metropolitan Sydney. The City will deliver integrated transport networks to connect people with places, plan complementary and diverse housing opportunities, be the centre for knowledge and innovation and create an accessible web of natural spaces
KEY OBJECTIVES
STRATEGIC PLAN PHASE 01 (2018-23) Student and visitor accommodation within in the health precinct; Encouraging river front mixed development so as to change the character of the river corridor
Night time economy activities expand along the Church Street spine and areas within Harris Park and Westmead are prioritised for intervention
Night-time Economy Green Corridor Activated Land-Water Interface Activated Open Space Activated Heritage Buildings Medium Density Residential High Density Residential Medium Density Mixed-Use
Implementing Active transport infrastructure
High Density Mixed-Use Economic Corridor Retail & Office Space Hospitality
Activating Parramatta Park and Parramatta Quay
Community Services Recreational Services Heavy Rail Stop
Light Rail Stop Ferry Stop Heavy Rail Route Ferry Route Smaller Ferry Route New Cycle Route Improved Cycle Route Bus Route Major Road Light Rail Route
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STRATEGIC PLAN PHASE 02 (2023-33) Diverse neighbourhood in North Parramatta; enhancing heritage character around Harris Park and propose community centres covering every 500 m radius
An economic spine is created with jobs permeating to the south along auto alley and to the north trailing the light rail route.
Night-time Economy Green Corridor Activated Land-Water Interface Activated Open Space Activated Heritage Buildings Medium Density Residential High Density Residential Medium Density Mixed-Use
Completion of light rail loop with in Parramatta CBD
High Density Mixed-Use Economic Corridor Retail & Office Space Hospitality Community Services Recreational Services
Activating landwater interface and providing green corridor along Church Street
Heavy Rail Stop
Light Rail Stop Ferry Stop Heavy Rail Route Ferry Route Smaller Ferry Route New Cycle Route Improved Cycle Route Bus Route Major Road Light Rail Route
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STRATEGIC PLAN PHASE 03 (2033-43)
Vertical neighbourhoods promoting high rise and high density
Night-time Economy Green Corridor Activated Land-Water Interface Activated Open Space Activated Heritage Buildings Medium Density Residential High Density Residential Medium Density Mixed-Use
Activating Toongabbie Creek & Providing Biodiversity Park
Large lots to the north, including the Coca-cola site at Northmead, are converted into commercial hubs
Connecting Parramatta CBD (Norwest to Westmead Metro line) with western Sydney Airport
High Density Mixed-Use Economic Corridor Retail & Office Space Hospitality Community Services Recreational Services Heavy Rail Stop
Light Rail Stop Ferry Stop Heavy Rail Route Ferry Route Smaller Ferry Route New Cycle Route Improved Cycle Route Bus Route Major Road Light Rail Route
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SUMMARY
Existing 2016
BAU Projected 2046
Targets 2041
Difference between projections
Existing BAU projected 2046 Target 2041 450,000 400,000
165,295 Jobs
292,304 Jobs
416,036 Jobs
+123,732 Jobs
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Economy
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Existing BAU projected 2046 Target 2041 140,000
33,626 Dwellings
116,403 Dwellings
68,350 Dwellings
-48,053 Dwellings
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Land Use & Housing
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Land Use & Housing
Existing BAU projected 2046 Target 2041 18
17% Open Space
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Environment & Open Space
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195,066 Trips/Day
206,832 Trips/Day
275,000 Trips/Day
+68,168 Trips/Day
Transport Comparing Business as usual with the aspirations of this Strategic Plan, it is important to note the following differences: • More jobs are needed and this strategic plan recognises the critical role the Central River City plays in providing commercial uses. The agglomeration of jobs in the east is unsustainable and protecting land for jobs in Parramatta is crucial. • To provide more jobs in the commercial core, less residential development should be permitted, resulting in a loss of projected residential development in the City. Residential development still plays a critical role in the orbiting suburbs that will be better connected to the City. • Open space provision remains the same, however there is a deliberate focus on quality over quantity. The Central River City has many natural assets that should be enhanced and woven together to deliver a better open space outcome. • To support the growth, additional frequency and number of transport services is required and will be provided to service the rising residential and worker populations.
REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY At a regional level, there are a number of missing links that must be prioritised to ensure the Central River City is truly connected. To deliver on the 30-minute city target, a number of missing links must be delivered. This allows people to live close to a range of different jobs. Important connections identified include to the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, to the Hills District and the Carlingford to Epping extension.
NEIGHBOURHOOD CONNECTIVITY • The Neighbourhood connectivity map of Central River City shows the connectivity within the 12km radius. In the Multiple Transport option, the neighbourhoods are connected with the Central river city with at least two mode of transport. • The connectivity between Parramatta CBD to other economic centres will have be mass transport options such as heavy rail and metro. Same way, the connection between Parramatta CBD to other residential neighbourhoods will be options such as Light Rail. This supports the working community to connect frequently between the CBD and other economic centres or employment regions. • This map also shows the potential connection of various modes of transport which is a key design element in the strategic plan. The potential metro line continues to the wester Sydney Airport by connecting Fairfield Hospital. The potential connection of light rail to Carlingford and Epping, as well as another line to Olympic park and Strathfield light is needed. The frequency of heavy rail lines and ferry services will be increased according to the phases of development.
BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER
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DATE - June 2018 EFFORT - Individual OBJECTIVE - To design a alternate design solution and report for Parramatta North Heritage Site
CONTEXT COMPARISON OF PNHS
PARRMATTA NORTH HISTORICAL SITE
PNHS IN COMPARISON TO CIRCU
Parramatta North Historic sites is like the Sydney’s the rocks Heritage precinct and Bondi Beach similarities of heritage and historical values from the aboriginal ages to the colonial settlement in Au Park. The Site is surrounded by natural features like Parramatta river and Parramatta Lake. The West by many public spaces like Prince alfred park, Parramatta Stadium, and old Government house. Th Precinct by the year 2023.
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PNHS IN COMPARISON TO BONDI
in comparison with area. The Parramatta North Historic site and The Rocks Sydney share the ustralia. Parramatta North Heritage Site located north of Parramatta CBD and East of Parramatta tmead Medical precinct is located with in the walkable distance from the PNHS. It also surrounded he site will be connected with the new lightrail line from Parramatta CBD to Westmead Hospital
“Connecting Heritage of the Past to the Future� With the natural and colonial heritage, the Parramatta North Urban Transformation will be an forefront of well connected precinct by celebrating its heritage and fostering new sustainable community protecting the ecological resources of the site.
KEY ISSUES Undergoing Growth and Development Parramatta North Heritage Precinct is undergoing a massive transformation after the implementation of PNUT CMP. This plan have started their works of restoring the heritage buildings in the precinct. The Parramatta Light rail connection between the Parramatta CBD and Westmead provides a huge impact in developing the site.
Natural and Heritage Assets The Precedent has a rich aborigional and colonial history. This makes the place unique to develop an waterfront which portrays the heritage and ecological quality of flora and fauna.
Flooding The PNHS has listed in the flooding zone in every 20 year flood and 100 year flood.
Large Ownership The Precedent has three large ownership which becomes as a barrier to create equal number new developments with in the precedents by retaining the maximum potential heritage buildings.
Disconnected Urban Structure The Precedent with the area of 30 hectares have just 2 connection from the urban structure. The Alber street in South and Board street in the North are the existing connection to the PNHS. The site looks isolated without the maximum connection to the existing residential communities in the Parramatta North.
DESIGN STRATEGIES
Well connected Urban Structure The Precedent should get connected to the existing street patterns and urban structure by creating maximum entries to the site. All the streets will get connected to the river front to create a oppurtunity to use the river promenade as a public domain. Connected Urban Structure
Maximising Public Domain The Precedent should make use of the open spaces with various activities. By connecting the Colonial Heritage buildings and the openspaces will create a good open space with rich history and heritage of the precedent.
Potential Public Domain Heritage Buildings
CONCEPT PLAN
Activating the Waterfront Waterfront is the most important catalyst of the site. This has a potential to connect the Parramatta CBD to the Norther sub-urbs. The Parramatta River is known for its history and its natural heritage, this makes the river more unique to celebrate. Implementing the Public Domain in the open spaces of the river promenade will activate the water front from internally and externally.
Connected Public Transport The Precedent has a newly approved Parramatta Light rail which connects the site to the Parrmatta CBD. Apart from light rail with 5 min walk we have O’Connell Street Bus Stops which has a high frequency to CBD and to the neighbourhoods. The precedent will have well connected Active Transport network with Integrated Bike Sharing systems . Light Rail Light Rail Stop Bus Stop
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ARTIST IMPRESSION OF PARRAMATTA FEMALE FACTORY
ARTIST IMPRESSION OF PARRAMATTA LIGHT RAIL AND PUBLIC DOMAIN IN FLEET STREET
ARTIST IMPRESSION OF PUBLIC DOMAIN IN FLEET STREET HERITAGE PRECINCT
YA N AG AWA YANAGAWA Ekimae Region Connectivity Plan
DATE - December 2018 EFFORT - Individual ADITHYA RAJAN, 470280515 OBJECTIVE - To design a connectivity strategy for Ekimae MASTERregion OF URBANISM (URBAN to the comman man heritageDESIGN) locations in Yanagawa.
CONTEXT ANALYSIS
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