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ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO SELECTED WORKS 2011-2017
RAHUL
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22nd August 1993 Indian F-1/2 Krishna Nagar, Delhi-51, India +91-9811746343 rahulgrover18@gmail.com English, Hindi
2011-2016
School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi, India Bachelor of Architecture
1999-2011
Ryan International School, Trans Yamuna, Delhi, India Central Board of Secondary Education
July 2016-Present
Morphogenesis, Delhi Architect | Full-Time
June 2016
First Principle Designs Pvt. Ltd., Delhi Freelance Architect
July 2015
Pavilion and Interiors Private Limited, Delhi Freelance Architectural Assistant
Jan 2015- April 2015
Architect Hafeez Contractor, Mumbai Level 2 Architectural Assistant | Full-Time
May 2012- June 2012
The Foundation, Delhi Level 1 Architectural Assistant | Full-Time
June 2014
Student Exchange Programme, FHE University, Erfurt, Germany
June 2013
Bamboo Workshop by Karyashala, Uttarakhand, India
August 2012
Low-cost Construction Workshop by Laurie Baker Centre for Habitat Studies, Kerala, India
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Summary of Motivation Letter
Architecture that was once used as a tool to shelter primitive men in harsh environment has now become a prime contributor to that deteriorating environment. My interest in pursuing this MSc programme is driven by my desire to provide sustainable solutions in architecture to make it more environmentally responsible in the long run. I have always been inquisitive about innumerable approaches to develop a sustainable habitat. It is because of this inquisitiveness that I explored different vernacular practices through several external workshops. From these workshops, learning low-cost and energy efficient construction strategies using brick, adobe and bamboo inspired me to adopt such practice and take a small step towards an eco-friendly environment. Having gained 2 years of professional experience, I have acquired an in-depth knowledge of complexities involved behind the project. Working alongside a senior architect on a medium scale project gave me the necessary skills and technical knowledge to continue my journey of learning and pursue a Masters course in your university. I am strongly motivated by the interdisciplinary course curriculum of Building Technology track in your programme. Cities of the Netherlands such as Amsterdam and Rotterdam who have brilliantly adopted innovative sustainable strategies to overcome their climate based challenges also influence my decision to pursue graduate studies at Delft. In my hypothetical thesis project, I would like to explore cost effective solutions that deals with increased levels of energy consumed and Greenhouse Gases generated by the construction industry. I aim to achieve this by developing technological strategies or smart materials for building façade. Working in coherence with the Façade Research Group of the Green Building Innovation (GBI) research programme will help me accomplish my goal. If given an opportunity, I would also like to contribute to the ongoing research projects. I believe that education in a culturally different and technologically advanced setting of TU Delft would give me the right mix of exposure and knowledge. It would not only help me ascend towards my career goal, but also help me realize my maximum potential.
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Academic | Architecture Thesis | 10th Semester
Professional Project | 2016-ongoing
Academic | Urban Design | 9th Semester
Academic | Housing | 7th Semester
Academic | Habitat Centre | 6th Semester
All drawings, graphics, visualizations and photographs shown in the portfolio are my own work unless otherwise mentioned.
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Animal Shelter and Wellness Centre Delhi NCR, India Academic | Individual Project 10th Sem (Jan 2016- May 2016) Supervisor- Prof. Shiriesh Malpani shiriesh.malpani@gmail.com Site Area- 3.77 Hectares Total Built-up Area- 15,600 sqm.
BRIEF The project aims to resolve the issue of inhumane conditions for animal habitation by re-designing an existing shelter of Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Noida Sector-94. The project intends to provide a sustainable solution which can be easily adopted by any existing or upcoming animal centre, and has a very low installation and running cost. The design aims for a comprehensive prosperity of facility by including different area components such as animal shelter, research, medical and public functions. The key objective was to shelter as many animals in a humane environment where they feel close to nature, and increase adoption. The ďŹ nal design outcome was planned considering proximity of different animal zones in site, sustainable and low cost construction, providing humane and friendly conditions for both animals and humans.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT STAGE-1
The design was created as an introverted form creating some courts and semi-open spaces leading towards dog kennels at the back to provide an interaction zone of human and animals. The pedestrian circulation was given due importance and kept uninterrupted from the vehicular circulation.
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Geometry to create various enclosed courts was created to accommodate different activities around built components of area program. Central court connected to other smaller courts forms a hierarchy of open spaces. Orientation of tallest built block was aligned in east-west orientation to meet occupant’s need for thermal comfort.
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Consolidating functions into a condensed block leaves more ground coverage for animal habitation. Most of the blocks are oriented such that they face south, which also allows generation of solar energy by solar panels placed on all terraces. Passive strategies to reduce odour problems in medical facilities were developed.
Circulation Diagrams were resolved, i.e. circulation for adoption and circulation for intake of animals. Detail system for low-cost animal shelters with passive cooling strategies were developed. Large animal sheds were oriented and placed to reduce distance between sheds and biogas plant.
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DETERMINANTS FOR ZONING - Public facilities including cafe and book shop were provided in the area program. Being functionally less connected with the rest of the site, it was important to determine its location on site plan. - Animal shelter space was isolated towards the back side of the site by erecting the main block amid front road and animal shelter. This built block acts as a ‘wall’ between them to cut down traffic noise and provide a feeling of natural habitat for animals. - Medical facility was kept closer to the retained burial ground, and provided with direct vehicular access from the front for the ease of disabled animals. - Research facility and other human spaces were facilitated at the upper levels of the built block, since they were free from animal circulation. - Residential quarters were placed behind the main block to avoid misdirection for visitors coming from the front entry, and to keep them closer to the animal shelter in case of emergency.
ZONING OF ANIMALS The most important aspect in determining zoning of site was allocating various zones for different animals. Ethology of different animals made it important to understand the relationship between zones of different animals within themselves. Based on the research of ethology, different zones were created for dogs, cats, horses and cows, monkeys and other small animals.
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Bio gas plant to generate fuel gas and leave manure as by-product, further recycled in paddock.
VERTICAL CIRCULATION The built mass was vertically divided into different area components, i.e. public users, volunteers and staff, medical facility and research laboratories. Two access points were provided for the mentioned area components, one for medical facility and other for remaining, based on types of mov provided direct vehicular access from the front for the ease of disabled animals, and public component is segregated from main block and opened up towards the inner open spaces.
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Apart from the naturally lit rooms on two sides of the doubly loaded corridor, skylights were created to bring natural light inside corridors, thereby reducing energy consumption of the building. An atrium with stepping cut-out was provided beneath the skylight to further increase the penetration of daylight.
One of the few major challenges faced by such Animal Health Care Centres are the odour problems which could be tackled by providing passive ventilation strategies in medical facility rooms. was provided to create an updraft of air in chimney by causing hot air to rise and escape creating a negative pressure in the space. Large clear span and roof form to support solar chimney principle was provided by mono-pitch roof on both the sides of the built form.
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The design aimed to build a prototypical design for an innovative animal shelter that could be easily reproduced in other Animal Health Care Centres, hence reducing the future costs of designing. Prototyping the design of kennel was achieved by
Type 1: ‘S’ shaped kennel housing: It was inspired by the two open courts ‘S’ shaped cluster creates. With two open courts created in opposite directions, this typology allows human access on one side to view healthy dogs for adoption and on the other side, allows dogs to access open court area as run space.
Step 1- Developing a basic set of 2 kennel units with low cost materials and largely dry construction
Type 2: Individual kennel rows with run spaces: Dogs up for adoption but the ones that do not get well with other dogs are provided individual kennel space with segregated run spaces. Front glazed surface allows visual connection inside for humans to view and adopt dogs.
Step 2- Repeating set of 2 kennel units forming an internal and external face, for animal movement and service access respectively Step 3- Providing a solar chimney on the roof of kennels that creates an updraft inside the kennel by heating the air inside chimney, and allowing it to escape creating a negative pressure. To allow evaporative cooling inside the kennel and lower the temperature, a water pool was also provided on the outer face of the kennels.
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Type 3: Kennels with Doubly loaded corridor: These kennels are majorly useful for isolated dogs with intensive care. Segregated run spaces and disconnect with other kennels are planned to prevent disease spread from one kennel to other. To tackle odour problems in such an enclosed cluster, solar chimneys are placed over the corridor space for fresh air circulation and the corridors are left open on the sides.
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Entertainment BlockResidence Ahmedabad, India Architecture Office-Morphogenesis Professional Project | Team of 2 members July 2016- Ongoing Role: Architectural Designer Contribution: conceptual design, consultant coordination, design development, construction drawings and supervision during execution Supervisor- Ms. Shuchi Agarwal shuchi.agarwal@morphogenesis.org Site Area- 1.65 Hectares Total Built-up Area- 1,110 sqm.
BRIEF The client’s brief was to create an entertainment building next to the house within the site that caters to their requirement of functions such as large sized party hall, home theatre, indoor sports, swimming pool and an attached deck area. A two-level building was proposed with private functions taken to the basement as a concept of vertical zoning and also to reduce the noise going out of the building. Orientation of the building was planned to get maximum sunlight from the south side and thereafter a concept of walls and glass blocks was developed to accentuate the view from entry and house. Thick Stone cladding was done on East-West oating walls to reduce heat gain inside.
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1. Linear connected geometry accentuating the horizontality of the space. 2. Creating play between solid and translucent surfaces to allow for privacy but also a visual connect to the outside.
1. Framing specific views towards landscape feature elements to bring out a visual connect between the interior and exterior spaces. 2. Accentuating the entry into landscape spaces and building
1. Split level landscape planning to allow for natural light to permeate towards the basement areas. 2. Floating and over hang surfaces to allow for play between light and shows within the landscape and interior spaces.
DESIGN STRATEGY Floating Walls were created on the East-West faces of the building to block the lower sun angled light inside and develop a linear form opening on the South side. This was also done to accentuate the aesthetics of the building perceived from the main entrance and house. Functional zoning of the block was done such that the private spaces are accessed at the basement level and functions requiring no natural light such as home theatre are kept at the cent centre of the house. Translucent Walls allow for visual connect to landscape
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International Work Centre Delhi NCR, India Academic Project | Group Project- 4 members 9th Semester (August 2015- December 2015) Contribution: conceptualization of site, presentation, general layouts of building, model making Supervisor- Prof. Bashabi Dasgupta dolo.dasgupta@gmail.com Site Area- 14.5 Hectares Total Built-up Area- 229,228 sqm.
BRIEF The project brief called for the design of a work centre with added complexes including a mall, hotel and service apartments. The primary goal was to pedestrianize the site and keep minimum vehicular movement inside creating a thoroughfare to activate the central spine. In order to achieve a good pedestrianized movement across the site, an elevated walkway at the same level as that of outside footbridge was proposed that would connect mall, hotel entrance and office at various levels. Intended paths and nodes were created using streets and plazas between the interface of different functional components to keep a sense of movement and integrate the whole site. The other objective was to keep a flow of green spaces from the consolidated green to different spaces.
Axes in form of streets was used as activity spaces at interfaces between different components of the site. The paths in two directions acts as major axis for activity and movement within site. The staggered axis was maintained to instill a sense of curiosity in the viewer by hiding a portion of what lies ahead. Intermittent plazas on axes creates Nodes and breaks the linearity of the axis.
The zoning both internal and external has been designed in a manner that gives priority to the concept of ‘Street’ as a public space. Public functions of every building spills over the connecting pathways. This creates synergy between different components of the site, generating an integrated user experience as a whole.
Different types of introverted and extroverted courts were created to generate different user experiences and serve different functions in the various typologies of buildings. The massing on the front of the site attempts to provide seclusion to internal spaces from heavy traffic, and create a bold visual image for the development as a whole.
CONTEXT Delhi has been divided into 7 zones. Zone K2 that also covers Dwarka. The zone exhibits an abundance of residential areas while lacking in commercial and public areas. K2 Area- 5924 Ha Projected K2 Population- 13 lakhs (2021) The proposed International Work Centre could also garner footfall from the surrounding precinct to generate revenue.
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PEDESTRIAN M OV E M E N T Intensified movement from both sides of the site due to population coming from metro station on one side and proposed ISBT/ Railway Station on other.
Different functional components were strategically zoned on site as per the footfall received from different edges of site. Dispersed built masses were designed to creates paths and nodes at junctions of built masses to maintain visual and physical interaction amongst the users of designated spaces.
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NODES Node 1- Most crucial node due to High connectivity in two directions. Node 2- Interesting junction acting as a thoroughfare over Najafgarh Drain. Node 3- Junction with Railway station and ISBT closeby.
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The orientation of all the built masses were kept such that there is continuity in the facade and appears to be a single composition. Consolidated green spaces were kept continuous and free flowing into the central plaza. Vertical massing of the blocks was designed to create an introverted central space.
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The spinal axis of the offices opening in the central plaza was further designed to have interesting movement paths. Functions such as food streets and sit-outs around water bodies were evolved at different nodes. The buildings were designed as common entity in terms of façade design and solar screening was developed.
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The primary concept was to keep free flow of pedestrian movement across the site and keep interconnections between consolidated green space and the smaller courts. To form a cohesive image of the work centre, few key principles were followed in the design using the Elements of the city as defined by Kevin Lynch. Paths: Pedestrian movement outside the site was identified and a thoroughfare through the site to activate revenue generating functions were planned on such movement paths. To further enhance the quality of such paths, interactive functions were spilled out on these too.
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Edges: To allow visual connection from the site to outside and vice versa, no boundaries were created as an edge of the site. Rather, a periphery of planter bed and trees was created. Nodes: Activity plazas and courts as nodes were maintained at intersection of paths and between interfaces of two or more functions. Food street and multi-level shopping arcade was added in the central plaza to increase the footfall of the work centre. E-RICKSHAW STAND
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4 Inclusive Housing Delhi NCR, India Academic | Group Project- 3 Members 7th Sem (August 2014- December 2014) Contribution: conceptualization of site, presentation, general layouts of building, model making Supervisor- Prof. Snehanshu Mukherjee snehanshu.team@gmail.com Site Area- 104 Hectares Total number of Housing units- 30,000 BRIEF Vllages in the outskirts of Delhi are suffering the effects of mass urbanization due to ever expanding city. Residents are being forced to move out of the village, sell land to private developers due to intense market forces. The project aimed at urban design and creating a mass housing for one such village with the help of the community. The design had to be in synergy with the neighbouring villages, creating economic opportunities for all. The goal was to create a self-sustaining and inclusive housing community. To create an energy efďŹ cient neighbourhood, transit oriented development was planned with a central pedestrian path leading towards the closest bus stop and proposed metro station. Further in design, housing units were designed keeping in mind the social aspects of the existing village and behavioural aspects of people from different economic groups.
A Pedestrian path longitudinally cuts through the settlement connecting the major and minor transit roads. The paths open up in 60X60m chowks incorporating commercial and recreational activities.
The pedestrian path was designed as a continuous strip incorporating spaces such as a jogging track, rickshaw lanes, todlots, greens, sand pits. Multipurpose spaces could be used by street hawker and at times of weekly bazaars. Houses along the pedestrian plaza designed to be convertible in shops. The maximum perpendicular distance from the pedestrian spine was limited to 230 metres to create a transit oriented, walkable settlement. Vehicular circulation was limited inside the settlement to makes it pedestrian friendly. An attempt at the same was made by creating underpass below chowks for pedestrians.
The zoning aims at creating an inclusive settlement housing the lives and Due to the vast size of the site, it was divided into sectors, with each housing sector having housing for livelihoods of all economic and social 3 income groups. HIG were allotted separate zone for luxurious high-rise towers. groups, dependant on each other.
The movement grid was tilted by 15 degrees to cut glare on most pedestrian and vehicular routes and maximize on south sun. The shadow analysis of the pedestrian spine shows how a simple tilt could help in shading the avenue and blocking glare. The staggered central pedetrian plaza was then created to break the monotony by introducing activity squares called ‘chowks’ at every junction of 4 sectors. Much varied settlement pattern can be observed within each sector with fine grain and dense pattern at
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The high end commercial plaza and hospital was placed next to the Najafgarh road creating an active entry plaza for the residents and also serving the needs of the adjacent villages. The HIG sector was placed close to the commercial and the rest sectors were inclusive of all economic groups, the proportions varying according to the distance from transit routes
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Most of the sectors enjoy only peripheral vehicular access with slight penetration inside the site, terminating at a cul-de-sac. MIG and LIG economic groups were kept closest to the vehicular roads whereas the EWS were well connected with paved pathways for bicycles.
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Stacked as G+2 towers, Low income groups also enjoy connected greens, with a central park predominantly catering to a cluster. Introverted built forms were designed for the housings blocks to create open spaces surrounded by economically same group. A variation of LIG housing is proposed along the pedestrian axis. These houses are designed to have a shop on the ground floor, which directly adds to the experience along the pedestrian axis.
The central pedestrian axis runs throughout the settlement and acts as a hub of activities and events. It serves various functions like toddler parks, jogging and cycling tracks, shops and eating outlets, catering to every age group. Keeping a central access path from the sector to the pedestrian plaza allows other peripheral housing units to take the shortest path through this path. A sufficient path width has been designed to create comfortable movement of pedestrians and cycles in two directions.
Stacked as G+3 walk-ups, Middle income group enjoys connected open greens of varying scales.
Economically weaker sections are given a housing in clustered arrangement, to enhance community feeling and generate common active courtyards.
Careful attention has been given to structuring and flow of greens spaces in each sector. An attempt has been made to ensure that each dwelling unit has proximity to lively open space. Common greens have community services which cater to all the economic groups. Hierarchy of greens is maintained so that various functions are catered to. Green periphery around MIG houses was also created to ensure safety and noise reduction from the adja Use of well defined pathways and open spaces ensure a holistic and integrated community experience.
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5 IIPA Habitat Centre IP Estate, Delhi, India Academic Project | Individual Project 6th Semester (January 2014- May 2014) Supervisor- Prof. Ranjana Mital ranjanamital@hotmail.com Site Area- 2.86 Hectares Total BUA- 34,370 sqm. BRIEF The design problem aimed at re-designing a Habitat Centre at an existing site in IP Estate, New Delhi. The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) is located at Indraprastha Estate, Ring Road, in the heart of Delhi in a sprawling seven acres of greenery. Due to brief constraints of generating revenue from 10% of the Site area, a design strategy with a pedestrian thoroughfare connecting two nodal points outside side was proposed to increase footfall within the site. Thereafter, the office building proposed in the design drew inspiration from the need of creating low cost and energy efficient projects in the city. A seven storeyed office block was designed with an objective of providing daylight in working spaces and reducing energy consumption of the building by reducing solar heat gain.
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SELF-SHADING OFFICE BLOCK East-West aligned building with recessed glazing inside curved box modules was designed to achieve shading on the facade surface of the building. The projection of boxing was calculated as per the sun angle of the city, such that it lets the winter sun inside all throughout the day. East and west faces of the building were kept blank and stone cladded to block maximum heat gain inside the rooms. Further recessed terraces were created on East and West faces with huge projection on upper level to create a shaded spill out areas for the users to relax.
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The site lies at ITO, one of central Delhi's busiest institutional areas. This prime location required the design to be sensitive to the current context besides serving the building and campus of IIPA. Mo Most of the buildings along the ring road, follow a hierarchy of East-West alignment of the built block. To respond to precinct and also to climate, the design of office block was carried in such a manner that it follows the hierarchy.
The edge of the site was contoured from the edge of the service lane to the entrance of the office building to increase access. The uplifted ground gives outsiders the space to park their cars underneath the ground so as to clear the traffic congestion from the ITPI adjacent road. The staggered thoroughfare was aligned with the road outside site along the graveyard such that users coming from that road could directly view the auditorium and the office block. Shops and eateries open up into the space to make it more active.
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The strong gesture of cutting across the site exists mainly at the basement level. Aiding contours open the lower level interaction space at strategic viewpoints, catering to diverse routing experiences. Program placement facilitates usage of amenities for the relevant population.
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PEDESTRIAN THOROUGHFARE The site was highly interactive with the adjacent graveyard – one of the first large consolidated greens encountered west of the river Yamuna. By creating a subterranean corridor that cuts across the site, an alternate pedestrian entry was achieved without hindering vehicular entry. The option of entry into the complex by means of terraces/ stairs also generated interest in the site topography with its use of levels to create separate zones. This was also done in order to establish connections of nodal junctions from within the si
Inner Pedestrian Inner Walkway Driveway
Kiosk Zone Outer Pedestrain Walkway
Vehicular Circulation Pedestrian Circulation
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DESIGN CONCEPTS
Twin Building Block- Two different buildings
designed to reduce the occupancy of space at any given point. Vertical zoning along with the connectivity of two buildings done in order to separate the functions
Modular Prefabricated Blocks- Easy and quick construction of building by the use of Prefabricated materials promotes temporality in architecture. Reusable and recyclable construction systems helps in easy adaptability of the habitat centre after it is unfunctional. Jutting out Cores- Shifting of core backwards provides a continuity in circulation and also increase aesthetics by introducing levels in elevation. Form- Curvilinear form is given importance in plan and elevation because curvilinear forms of architecture have vital influence on environment behaviour in terms of encouraging movement, aiding orientation, relieving sense of distance and enhancing social experience.
Faculty Residence
Energy Efficiency- Cut-outs in slabs given at
every alternate slab appropriately to provide light and ventilation in all the rooms. open corridors are provided to increase visibility within the building.
Public Plaza Open Sitting Area
Auditorium
Office Complex Hostel Block
Kiosk Area
Kiosk Area
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RAHUL
GROVER
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