Pooja Mehta (CA/2016/80150) An Architect and An Urban Designer
Location: Ahmedabad +91 – 9409217776 ar.poojam@gmail.com
AREA OF INTEREST: Socio – Ecology, Transformation, Culture & Heritage, People Centric Design
A spatial expression of society and its culture have a huge impact on cities growth. Architecture and Urban Design are for me to experience & exploration of a different culture. I am always eager to find opportunities where I can connect with people to learn new things & explore culture within the design & development field. I enjoy working as part of a team where we can exchange thought about new challenges and the cities fabrics.
Sept.2021 – Oct.2021 Teaching Assistant – Neighbourhoods Foundation Programme Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
July 2019 – June 2021 M. Arch. (Urban Design & Development) Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, MAHE, Karnataka
Dec.2018 – July 2019
Senior Architect Hiren A. Gandhi and Associates, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
July 2018 – Oct.2018
Visiting Lecturer – Landscape Elements L. J. Polytechnic, GTU, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Sept. 2017 – Dec.2017 Intermediate Architect Skets Studio, Delhi
Jan. 2017 – July 2017
“A city is more than a place in space, it is a drama in time.” - Patrick Geddes
Junior Architect Vitrubian (Start up), Guwahati, Assam / Delhi
June 2011 – May 2016 Bachelor of Architecture The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
June 2008 – May 2011 Diploma in Architectural Assistantship Govt. Girls Polytechnic, GTU, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Sept.2021 – Oct.2021 Teaching Assistant – Neighbourhoods Foundation Programme Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
July 2019 – June 2021 M. Arch. (Urban Design & Development) Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, MAHE, Karnataka
Dec.2018 – July 2019
Senior Architect Hiren A. Gandhi and Associates, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
July 2018 – Oct.2018
Visiting Lecturer – Landscape Elements L. J. Polytechnic, GTU, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Sept. 2017 – Dec.2017 Intermediate Architect Skets Studio, Delhi
• Managing the entire afternoon sessions (mainly the activities). • Managing the daily assignment submissions, evaluations. • Following up with students in case they miss the sessions, managing daily attendance and evaluation on AURIS. • Collecting and creating the feedback summaries. • Managing the fourth Module and staying in touch with the students for the entire Module.
Jan. 2017 – July 2017
Junior Architect Vitrubian (Start up), Guwahati, Assam / Delhi
June 2011 – May 2016 Bachelor of Architecture The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
June 2008 – May 2011 Diploma in Architectural Assistantship Govt. Girls Polytechnic, GTU, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
• Introduction • Spatial Understanding • Field Visit Mapping • Presentation on collected data
• Political and Admirative Functions • Biodiversity – Concept and significance • Field Survey - Neighbourhood walk • Public Health • Discussions of field survey
• Social Aspects • Social and Behavioural Aspects • Economic System and Questionnaire • Field Visit • Data Visualization
Module 1 – Physical and Spatial Mapping
Module 2 – Social Behaviour and Economics
Module 3 – Biodiversity, Health and Governance
Module 4 – Final Assessment
• Website Design • Neighbourhoods Redesign
Sept.2021 – Oct.2021 Teaching Assistant – Neighbourhoods Foundation Programme Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
July 2019 – June 2021 M. Arch. (Urban Design & Development) Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, MAHE, Karnataka
Dec.2018 – July 2019
Senior Architect Hiren A. Gandhi and Associates, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
July 2018 – Oct.2018
Visiting Lecturer – Landscape Elements L. J. Polytechnic, GTU, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Sept. 2017 – Dec.2017 Intermediate Architect Skets Studio, Delhi
Jan. 2017 – July 2017
Junior Architect Vitrubian (Start up), Guwahati, Assam / Delhi
June 2011 – May 2016 Bachelor of Architecture The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
June 2008 – May 2011 Diploma in Architectural Assistantship Govt. Girls Polytechnic, GTU, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Regeneration of Sarasiya Tank, Vadodara
“To Enhance the value of traditional water tank as a common thread of old city area’s past; present & future through Transformation that elaborate on socio-cultural aspect.”
Vadodara's walled city area is surrounded by several traditional water tanks & lakes, which are now hampered by the haphazard & rapid growth in the urban population. To revive and improve the condition of this traditional water tank and connect the land, water & people in one loop this design research project has been taken. By solving the urban problems, improving the environment of the surrounding spaces, building new infrastructure facilities this project will help to improve the water network in the old city area.
Gram Panchayat Spatial Development Plan – Shankarnaraynana
“A sustainable village that embraces its natural assets, encourages community development, empowers the people and provides opportunities to improve their livelihood.” By Understanding
• Tourism Development • Job Creation Come to a thirst to understand
They will value it
From Enjoying
Heritage Conservation
By Valuing
People can Enjoy it
People will want to Protect it.
• Community Well being • Community Participation • Safety & Security
• Planning • Infrastructure/Services • Management
• Creating ‘sense of place’ • Identity and pride • Historical preservation Source: https://www.cultivatingculture.com/2014/03 /06/tbt-importance-culturalheritage/heritage-cycle-graphic/
By Caring
Heritage Cycle
Heritage Revitalization
Heritage Zone
• Adaptive re-use of Built – Heritage. • Preservation of Temple tank. • Conserving Ashwath katte (Tree culture) – Informal community space.
• Preservation of the structures located in Hale Agrahara area.
Rural Tourism
• Rural / Spiritual Circuit • Heritage walk • Economic & Social Development of Local Community. • Infrastructure development
Farm Home Stay
• Real home Experience.
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Management Centre
stay
• Additional income to farmers/hosts apart from agriculture activities. • Agri – tours & Experience to First hand agriculture practice. • Promote local cuisine & Culture.
Gram Panchayat Spatial Development Plan – Shankarnaraynana (MOPR)
• Tourism office • Museum • Library • Workshop areas to promote local art & Culture. • Heritage Programs
Awareness
Sustainable Urban Transportation – Manipal Town, Karnataka In this masterplan of Sustainable urban transportation, we have shown the overall transportation maps with dedicated pedestrian walkways varying width from minimum 1mt to 4mt maximum, dedicated cycle tracks along the main NH – 169 A, arterial, sub-arterial roads. Also, with that dedicated zoned, we have incorporated new smart public transport facilities. Overlayed the maps: Land use map, Major nodes and junctions, stationary people locations, the hierarchy of the roads, public transportation locations, and landmarks with the active main activity generators. Based on these maps overlaying and the analysis, we have identified the 9 conflicts points and road stretches, varying in the road width and the locations. The width of those road stretches are 9.00mt, 12.00mt, 15.00mt, 24.00mt, 28.00mt, 30.00mt, 36.00mt and 42.00mts.
Sept.2021 – Oct.2021 Teaching Assistant – Neighbourhoods Foundation Programme Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
July 2019 – June 2021 M. Arch. (Urban Design & Development) Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, MAHE, Karnataka
Dec.2018 – July 2019
Senior Architect Hiren A. Gandhi and Associates, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
July 2018 – Oct.2018
Visiting Lecturer – Landscape Elements L. J. Polytechnic, GTU, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Sept. 2017 – Dec.2017 Intermediate Architect Skets Studio, Delhi
Jan. 2017 – July 2017
• Worked on Government projects in Daman & Ahmedabad. • Produced detailed working drawings and reports as per requirements. • Developed ideas keeping in mind client’s needs and tender documents. • Regular site visits to check on project status and on-site meetings. • Cooperate and liaise with different stakeholders
Junior Architect Vitrubian (Start up), Guwahati, Assam / Delhi
June 2011 – May 2016 Bachelor of Architecture The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
June 2008 – May 2011 Diploma in Architectural Assistantship Govt. Girls Polytechnic, GTU, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Fish Market, Moti Daman, Daman
Ringanwada School, Daman, Gujarat
Sept.2021 – Oct.2021 Teaching Assistant – Neighbourhoods Foundation Programme Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
July 2019 – June 2021 M. Arch. (Urban Design & Development) Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, MAHE, Karnataka
Dec.2018 – July 2019
Senior Architect Hiren A. Gandhi and Associates, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
July 2018 – Oct.2018
Visiting Lecturer – Landscape Elements L. J. Polytechnic, GTU, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Sept. 2017 – Dec.2017 Intermediate Architect Skets Studio, Delhi
Jan. 2017 – July 2017
Junior Architect Vitrubian (Start up), Guwahati, Assam / Delhi
June 2011 – May 2016 Bachelor of Architecture The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
June 2008 – May 2011 Diploma in Architectural Assistantship Govt. Girls Polytechnic, GTU, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Landscape Design Studio
Tutorial
Practical
- Components of Landscape Design - Elements of Landscape Design
- Material Specifications,
Representation of Design ideas of Landscape via Hand Drawings
Advantages & Disadvantages
Mediums:
Methods: 1. From Literature 2. Site Visit
3. Video of local architect’ project
1. Pencil Shading 2. Ink – Pen 3. Pencil Color
4. Water Color 5. Soft Pastel Color
Article link: Density – Urban Dimension – Post Covid 19
Sept.2021 – Oct.2021 Teaching Assistant – Neighbourhoods Foundation Programme Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
July 2019 – June 2021 M. Arch. (Urban Design & Development) Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, MAHE, Karnataka
Dec.2018 – July 2019
Senior Architect Hiren A. Gandhi and Associates, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
July 2018 – Oct.2018
Visiting Lecturer – Landscape Elements L. J. Polytechnic, GTU, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Sept. 2017 – Dec.2017 Intermediate Architect Skets Studio, Delhi
Jan. 2017 – July 2017
Junior Architect Vitrubian (Start up), Guwahati, Assam / Delhi
June 2011 – May 2016 Bachelor of Architecture The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
June 2008 – May 2011 Diploma in Architectural Assistantship Govt. Girls Polytechnic, GTU, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Art Gallery, Vadodara
RASOI – Centre for promoting Gujarati cuisine
Museum of Modern Art & Architecture
Project done in 9th sem. of B.Arch.: • To understand the city fabric • Study of reading an area with the help of different layers. • Analysing the area in qualitative and quantitative manner.
A place for informal learning, cooking, and experiencing the spaces.