Graduate Architecture Portfolio | Pratt Institute by Priyashi Galiawala

ARCHITECTURE P O R T F O L I O P R I Y A S H I

G A L I A W A L A

Masters in Architecture, Pratt Institute

INSIDE

01. CO M P L E X I T Y IN SIMPL ICIT Y | DESIGN STUDIO IV ( S p r i n g ‘ 21 )

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02. C A RV I N G A COM MUNIT Y | DESIGN STUDIO III ( F a l l ‘20 )

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03. G R I D M U TAT I ONS | DESIGN STUDIO V ( F a l l ‘ 21 )

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04. TR E E N U R BANISM | CONSTRUCTION COMPLEXITY ( F a l l ‘21 )

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05. C A RV E D I N T E RIORIT IE S | DESIGN STUDIO II ( S p r i n g ‘20 )

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06. M E M BE R D I S- M E MB E R | DESIGN STUDIO I ( F a l l ‘19 )

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07. D ISTO RT E D I L LUSIONS | ADVANCED DRAWING & MODELLING ( F a l l ‘19 )

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01. COMP L EXITY I N SI MPLI C I TY |

Waste to Energy Recycling Plant + Greenhouse Profe ssor : Stepha n ie Ba ya rd Pro jec t with Moneesha Kum ar E xhib itio n : Wast (ED): Liv in g w it h Tras h 2 0 2 1 at Cent re fo r Arc h i tec t ure A studio project with a brief to design waste to energy recycling plant with greenhouse speculates the opportunties to blur the boundaries between various stages of industrial process of the factory. The formal language of the project resembles the industrial parts which are the core of the project by blending them into the architecture. Interiors follow the similar architectural language to carve the spaces that allows the users to experience different scale and volumes. The scale of project relates to the context of the site.

Rendering by Priyashi Galiawala

I N T E R M E D I AT E

LEVEL

Drawing by Priyashi Galiawala + Moneesha Kumar

PLAN

01. Tipping Hall 02. Waste Handling Area 03. Incinerator 04. Flue gas treatment 05. Scrubber 06. Lightwell 07. Electrostatic chamber 08. Stack 09. Greenhouse cafe 10. Greenhouse 11. Recyling unit 12. Ferry terminal 13. Barge for recycling

CHUNK MODEL Rendering by Priyashi Galiawala

3D CIRCULATION

- Visitors pathway

- Visitors pathway - Visitors vertical circulation - Visitors vertical circulation - Staff workstations - Staff workstations - Staff vertical circulation

- Staff vertical circulation

C I R C U L AT I O N D I A G R A M

Drawing by Priyashi Galiawala

Ground

CONCEPTUAL L OCONCEPTUAL NGITUDINAL

level

SECTION

CONCEPTUAL Drawing by Priyashi Galiawala

CONCEPTUAL

Screws

Pipelines Screws Screws

Pipelines Pipelines Pipelines

Screws

Interlock

Interlock Interlock

Interlock

COMPLEXITY + CONTINUITY COMPLEXITY + CONTINUITY COMPLEXITY + CONTINUITY

CARVING CARVINGCARVING

CARVING + SEMI-ENCLOSED SPACE CARVING + SEMI-ENCLOSED SPACE CARVING + SEMI-ENCLOSED SPACE

LIGHT SLITS LIGHT SLITS LIGHT SLITS

SLITS CARVING CARVING + SEMI-ENCLOSED SPACE COMPLEXITY + CONTINUITY The recessed LIGHT slits allows the sunlight to enter the Chamfered surfaces are used to carve out the Semi enclosed spaces are created at ground level Chamfered extrusions such as ducts, pipe recessed slits allows Chamfered extrusions aspipe ducts, pipe Chamfered surfaces used out the Semi spaces are created Semi enclosed spaces are created atthrough ground level atofground level recessed slits The allows the sunlight to enterthe thesunlight to enter the Chamfered extrusions such as such ducts, surfaces used to are carve out to the volume. massing thatare serves diverse purpose bycarve maintaining underneath theenclosed raised massing carving bends, etc. connects different parts of the industrial Chamfered COMPLEXITY + CONTINUITY CARVING CARVING + SEMI-ENCLOSED SPACE The LIGHT SLITS the raised massing through carving of ground that serves that diverse purpose by to maintaining bends, etc. machines connects different parts the industrial volume. underneath the massing through of It allows visual bends, etc. connects different parts of the industrial massingChamfered massing serves diverse purpose by maintaining archesSemi that are identical toraised the are formal language of carving connection diverse and process. the reflection of similar architectural language throughout underneath The recessedbetween slits allows theprograms sunlight to enter the enclosed spaces created at level volume. 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CONCEPTUAL

the site.

VI E W FR O M WALLAB O UT BAY Rendering by Priyashi Galiawala

02. C ARVING A COMMUNI TY |

Mixed-Residential Housing Tower

Profe ssor : Thoma s Lesser Pro jec t with Sara Brandt Award s : SARA NY Design Award s 2 0 2 1 - s t u d ent catego r y | De si g n Awa rd of Honor SA RA Nat ional’s Des ig n Award s 2 0 2 1 - s t u d ent ca te gor y | De si g n Awa rd of E xce l l e n ce

The project explores the use of carving as a form of interconnectivity, a generator of community, and a unification of existing and new in the Farragut Housing Project. The carving system wraps around a new residential tower and extends to the existing Farragut towers, revitalizing the local community through direct access to multi-level exterior circulation and cultural gathering space.

Rendering by Sara Brandt

01.

Family Housing

02.

2 Bedroom unit

03.

Studio

04.

1 Bedroom unit Outdoor community space Indoor community space Int. and ext. community space

P L A N

Drawing by Priyashi Galiawala

Units connected to ext. space Visual link with ext. space

Chunk model represents the interconnection between interior and exterior spaces. Outdoor carved spaces intervene the interior of the building blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor.

Rendering by Sara Brandt

S E C T I O N

Drawing by Priyashi Galiawala

F A M I L Y

U N I T

Drawings + Renders by Priyashi Galiawala

L A Y O U T

VI E W O F O UTD O O R C O M M U NAL S PAC E Digital sketch by Priyashi Galiawala

03. GR ID MUTATI ONS |

LA Low R i s e H o u s i n g Profe ssor : Peter Ma rt in ez Zellner Pro jec t with Moneesha Kum ar

A studio project with a brief to develop a corner plot affordable housing to meet the existing housing crisis in Los Angeles. The concept of Grid mutation was obtained by studying and adapting the site context. A grid of 12 x 12 is derived by overlaying the exisitng grid of the city which resulted in room modules which are optimum. Playing with the orientation of the modules with respect to the natural factors and incorporating operations like mutational multiplications, we were able to interlock and weave spaces in-between, forming an interesting indoor and outdoor connection.

Rendering by Priyashi Galiawala

SECOND

LEVEL

PLAN

Drawing by Priyashi Galiawala + Moneesha Kumar

- Cafe + workspace - Micro apartment - Studio - 1 Bedroom unhit

MASSING

- 2 Bedroom unit - 3 Bedroom unit - Multi generation unit

S T R AT E G I E S

UNIT AXONOMETRIC DIAGRAM Diagram by Moneesha Kumar

LONGITUDINAL

SECTION

Drawing by Priyashi Galiawala + Moneesha Kumar

Play area with communal space

Communal spaces are categorized into private, semi-public and public zones. The layout of internal courtyards creates smooth transition between varied outdoor zones directing the visitor/user to the interior of the site and also acts as an element of wayfinding alongwith the colors used in the architecture. Use of color adds an element of liveliness, fun and also helps user to differentiate their space.

SNIPPETS OF COMMUNAL SPACES

View of courtyard

View of semi-private courtyard

B I R D ’S

E Y E

V I E W

Rendering by Priyashi Galiawala

04. TR EEN UR BANI SM |

2 02 2 S U NY E SF Ma s s T imb e r De sig n Co m pet it io n Profe ssor : Cristoba l Correa Pro jec t with Moneesha Kum ar

The main concept of the proposal was to facilitate the students with a variety of reading area conditions. The very unique aspect of the project - The Individual reading Pods are designed at an angle to capture maximum amount of sun light even at the darkest hour. This happens to be the major form giving component to the project. These pods are accessed from the stack area individually through a very compact spiral staircase. In addition to these pods outdoor reading areas are also provided which is accessible from the genral indoor reading spaces.

VIEW

FROM

CORNER

Rendering by Priyashi Galiawala

21 Shingles Ply wood Battens Ply Fibre Water Prooﬁng Membrane Water Shed Gutter Mass Timber Structural Member Metal Plate Connector with Screws 5 Layer CLT Wall Panel

Detail A

Mass Timber Structural Member

Glass Hand

Detail C

Detail A

5 Layer CLT Floor Deck Metal Plate Connector with Screws

INDOOR READING POD

SKY LIGHT Detail D

Mass Timber Structural Member

Detail B

Detail B Rooﬁng Structure

INDOOR READING AREA OUTDOOR LAWN / READING AREA

Mass Timber Structural Member

Detail E Metal Plate Connector with Screws 3 Layer CLT Panel Fibre Insulation Membrane Water Prooﬁng

EXISTING STRUCTURE

Wood Sheathing Ventilation Cavity Rain Screen

Detail C

Mass Timber Structural Member Fixed Glazing for Skylight

SITE LEVEL OUTDOOR Mass Timber Structural Member

SECTION AA PART SECTION BB Metal Plate Connector with Screws

Detail D

CLT WALL PANEL Fixed Glazing On Wall Panel Mass Timber Structural Member CLT Floor Deck Metal Spacing Metal Plate Connector with Screws

Existing Concrete Slab Cavity for Wiring and Services Existing Concrete Column

Detail E CONNECTING DETAILS

PA R T S E C T I O N + C O N N E C T I O N D E TA I L S Drawing by Priyashi Galiawala + Moneesha Kumar

Level 1

Individual PodsIndividual Level 2 Pods Level 2

MASSING

Stack area

Indoor reading

Stack area

S T R AT E G I E S

Stack area Stack area

Help desk

Help desk DN

Reprography

Skylight @ ht of 52’

Skylight @ ht of 44’

Skylight @ Skylight @ ht of 52’ ht of 52’

Reprography

Stack area

Help desk

Help desk Indoor reading

Indoor reading

Stack area

Lower lvl Main entryway

PROPOSED LEVEL 01 PLAN

Drawing by Moneesha Kumar

SOUTH

EAST

Rendering by Priyashi Galiawala

E L E VAT I O N A L

The proposal aims to challenge the structural possibilities of Mass Timber. When wood is used for the structure of a building, it reduces the carbon footprint in two ways— through carbon storage and through avoided greenhouse gas emissions, since wood products use less energy from fossil fuels in their manufacture than other materials. Thinking about sustainability, as per LEED rating system

PROGRAM DIAGRAM

VIEW

Vertical Circulation Individual Pods Reference Section Reprography

General reading Stack Area Outdoor Landscape/ Reading

24 Rain screen panel

Roof PlyWood Batten

Plywood Fibre Board

Water Prooﬁng Mass Timber Beams Insulation Fibre 3 Layer CLT Panel 5 Layer CLT Panel

Mass Timber Beams Insulation Fibre Membrane Wood Sheathing

Ventilation Cavity Rain Screen

5 Layer CLT Floor Panel

Mass Timber Beams and Girders

READING POD AXONOMETRIC Rendering by Priyashi Galiawala

05. C ARVED INTERI ORI TI ES |

M i d d l e s c h o o l a t S u n s e t P a r k, B r o o k l y n Profe ssor : Erich Schoen en b erger

Volumes and voids creates the opportunity for allocation of formal and informal spaces by providing flexible space to the user of the space. Punctured solids to add an element of interconnecting levels. Massing creating myriad voids and spaces allowing physical and visual interaction among the levels.

4 TH AVENUE 27

4 11 12

13 ENTRANCE

43 RD STREET

P L A N

1. Parent’s teacher room 2. Staff lounge 3. Bathroom 4. Main office 5. Parent’s lounge 6. Sunken courtyard 7. Courtyard 8. Bathroom 9. Classroom 10. Library 11. Classroom 12. Conference room 13. Lounge 14. Entrance

GROUND FLOOR

Connecting elements leads to the variations of interior-exterior organization, explores voids, volumes, open and close intermediate spaces in between floors.

C H U N K

M O D E L

06. M E M B E R D I S-M E M B E R | A rtist Residence Profe ssor : Ma ria Sieria

Undulating lines, contoured planes with gradually decreasing contours with amalgamation of fragments from object leads to ground development. Ground generated out of amalgamation of manifestation of fragments, use of contours, undulations, free flowing curve blurs the boundaries between built structure and ground.

COOK, EAT

STUDIO

8.5 FT LVL

GALLERY

P L A N

Fragments merging into one another creates a sense of continuity resulting in realization of intertwining spaces. Heighted spaces are created as a result of intersection of fragments which allow the user to have varied experiences within the space.

C H U N K

M O D E L

07. DI S TO RTED ILLUSI ONS |

Advanced drawing & modelling Profe ssor : Olivia Vien

An attempt to create an illusionary space which introduce an element of fiction in architecture. Elements are classified into large, medium and small scale melting together to develop a fictional space comprising of varied elements.Spheres, arches, carved elements alongwith the use of straight lines in the form develop an architectural language that is reflected in the development of the whole.

S PE C U LATIVE

ELEMENT

INTERIOR VIEW

SECTION

“One each

of the time, it

great beauties of architecture is that is like life starting all over again.” RENZO PIANO