ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO R AV I
G A J J A R
Hello ! Creating, Visualizing, and Observing. “Art & Technology” has always fascinated me. This helped me to join Architecture, which help me develpoed perspective towards architecture and urban environment. this also me to think how architectural volumes can effect the way we live.
Name
Ravi Gajjar
Birthday
26th April, 1994
Nationality
Indian
Language
English,Gujarati, Hindi, German
Phone
+91 87808 81626
Gmail
ravigajjar260494@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE Dec’21 - Present Teaching Assistant / Jr. Architect Anant Institute Of Architecture, Ahmedabad, India
Jun’17 - Sep’18 Jr. Architect /Part time Trainee Space Craft Studio, Ahemdabad, India
Jun’19 - Sep’18
Intern Hiren Patel Architects, Ahemdabad, India
Dec’16 - Oct’17 Part time Trainee Tranqil The Design Wave, Ahemdabad, India
Dec’13 - Jun’15 3d Visulizer Wood Peackers, Ahemdabad, India
EDUCATION 2015 - 2021 Bachelor Of Architecture Anant Institute Of Architecture, Ahmedabad, India
2009- 2013 Diploma In Engineering Government Polytechnic Ambawadi, Ahmedabad, India
WORKSHOPS
Sustainable Architecture Workshop/ Brick Workshop / P.o.p Workshop / Parametric Structure Design
SKILLS Proficient
Auto cad / Google Sketch up / Adobe Cc Photoshop/ Adobe Cc Indesign / Lumion / Ms Office Hand Drafting / Model Making / Laser Cutting
Basic
Sketch up V-Ray / Adobe Cc Illustrator / Revit
PROJECTS 1
Slum Redevelopment Housing, Ahmedabad Housing Studio I 2020
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Entertainment Centre & Art Gallery,
3
Paraplegic Rehabilition center,
Ahmedabad Urban Insert Studio I 2020
Lucknow, India Thesis Studio I 2021
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Itc Hotel, Ahmedabad Internship I 2019
5
Span Corporate Office,
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Revitalization of Vadnagar Streets,
Gandhinagar Office Work I 2022
Ahmedabad Office Work I 2022
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Slum Redevelopment Housing, Ahmedabad
The people of parikshitnagar slum area migrated from different parts of Gujarat and some of them are migrated from out of Gujarat also. The project is to study existing slum area which is located near gandhi aashram in ahmedabad, and identifying the issues related to existing construction and people’s lifestyle and understand their needs. Their basic needs for designing houses consists of wanting space according to their occupation and some basic facilities. But slum is dense because of family growth and occupational needs. Design of the slum redevelopment is done according to the existing slum analysis and developed according to people’s requirements.
Existing Plan Of Slum - 70 % built up , only 24% open space & circulation Location - Near Dandi Circle, Old Wadaj, Ahmedabad No. Of Houses - 972 Total Population - 4708 Area (Acre) - 19.018
Site Boundary
Site Topography
Density (Pph) - 1522.6 No. Of Household - 5 Slum is evolved 60 years ago and people divided slum into 8 no. Of chalis.
Sun Path & Wind Direction
Vegetation On Site
2020 I Housing Studio I Slum Redevelopment Housing
Residential - 33,668 Commercial - 9,440 Circulation - 6,537 Parking - 7,000 Total Built Up Area - 43,108
Master Plan
SQ.M SQ.M SQ.M SQ.M SQ.M
Residential
Commercial
Zoning
Built Vs. Open
Circulation
Soft scape Vs. Hard scape
Incremental Housing The housing design needs of a variety of users; young couples, growing families, old age people etc. They need some variations in their lifestyle. Incremental houses allows each family to expand and adapt their own house independently Possibility of alter it in many ways, making it truly their own. 35 % Increment in each house for next 10 years as per their recent needs of the spaces. Addition of one semi-open space in every house for future expansion of one room. Limited vertical increment because of lower fsi Scope Horizontal increment possible by compact planning with perfectly distributed spaces
Type A - 36 SQ. M
Ground Floor Plan
First Floor Plan
Type B - 39 SQ. M
Ground Floor Plan
First Floor Plan
2020 I Housing Studio I Slum Redevelopment Housing
Transitional Space
Services Of Houses
Cluster Formation
Ground Floor Plan
First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Series of courtyard connected with narrow streets which is only for pedestrian movement with shaded throughout the day which gives same characteristic like chowks of existing slum.
2020 I Housing Studio I Slum Redevelopment Housing
Open green space which is more bigger in size than internal courtyard for festival celebrations and community gathering which is also connected to main roads of the site for vehicular access.
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Entertainment Centre & Art Gallery, Ahmedabad
The sabarmati river is on east side of the area and has many public building like sanskar kendra, tagore hall, event centre on river front. The study of paldi area in ahmedabad includes different parameters of the zoning, building use, building height, building architectural style, topography, open spaces,
site selection is done as per different parameter mentioned above and design accordingly. Observing on the area, it feels that their should be something to connect the river front to sanskar kendra to promote sanskar kendra museum because number of user of this building are very less as compare to other public spaces altough it’s a historically important building for ahmedabad.
Staircase Cabin
Terrace
Roof Top Restaurant
Art Gallery Theatre
Art Gallery Gaming Zone
Art Gallery Gaming Zone
Sculpture Park
Entrance Foyer Cafe
Exploded View
2020 I Urban Studio I Entertainment Centre & Art Gallery
90 MM DIA. METAL RAILING
18 MM TH. MARBLE TOP 230 MM TH. BRICK WALL
ENGINEERED SOIL WITH PLANTINGS FILTER FABRIC 25 MM TH. MOISTURE-RESERVOIR LAYER THERMAL INSULATION 20 MM TH. DRAINAGE LAYER PROTECTION COURSE 10 MM TH. WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE 150 MM TH. RCC SLAB 15 MM TH. PLASTER 300 MM X 600 MM RCC BEAM 90 MM DIA. METAL RAILING STAINLESS STEEL TOP TRIM 18 MM TH. MARBLE TOP
300 MM TH. CONCRETE WALL
230 MM TH. BRICK WALL
ENGINEERED SOIL WITH PLANTINGS
STAINLESS STEEL FRAME
FILTER FABRIC
WATER PROOFING
25 MM TH. MOISTURE-RESERVOIR LAYER THERMAL INSULATION 20 MM TH. DRAINAGE LAYER PROTECTION COURSE 10 MM TH. WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE 150 MM TH. RCC SLAB 15 MM TH. PLASTER 300 MM X 600 MM RCC BEAM
Roof Top Green Space Wall Section STAINLESS STEEL TOP TRIM 300 MM TH. CONCRETE WALL
40 MM X 600 MM GREEN-WALL PANEL IRRIGATION DRIP LINE 3/8 " STAINLESS STEEL WEDGE ANCHOR
Green Wall Section
150 MM TH. RCC SLAB 300 MM X 600 MM RCC BEAM 15 MM TH. PLASTER ROLLERS WITH ALUMINIUM CHANNEL
The cafe area is beside the main entrance which trip pal height ed and shaded with upper floors which is supported by v-shaped massive column in the cafe. The cafe is shaded by beside ramp on the site and trees on the periphery.
2020 I Urban Studio I Entertainment Centre & Art Gallery
The view of exterior facade of the building which is on main sardar bridge road side and on south direction. The design of this facade is in modern context of sanskar kendra and tagore hall.
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Paraplegic Rehab Center for Armed forced veterns
The thesis focused on creating a positive environment to encourage and stimulate the well-being of veterans returning to civil life. The design revolves around ergonomic and compositional elements that can aid veterans in achieving mobility. The calm and soothing environment is equipped with medical-grade facilities and professional experts to assist with war trauma. The main objective is to equip them with the resources to lead a healthy life upon their return and divulge into new professional circles.
Question raised
Design Brief USER The user in this case would be the armed forces Veterans who has experienced the situations of conflict. The armed forces personnel who hos suffered from post traumatic mental or physical situation. PATRON AND FUNDING Indian government allocates around RS. 359000 Cr. from the budget of Indian armed forces development. SITE AND CONTEXT Site is in Lucknow. As Lucknow has many armed forces institutes and Command Hospital, and Lucknow is also the Central command of Indian Army.
PRC AND ITS FUNCTIONS Biophilic design, an extension of biophilia, incorporates natural materials, natural light, vegetation, natural views and other experiences of the natural world into the modern built environment. “Spaces that are inspirational, restorative & healthy, as well as integrative with the functionality of the place & ecosystem.”
As Per Lt Gen Bipin Puri, Director General Of The Armed Forces Medical Service, 200 Armed Personnel Are Becoming Disabled Every Year And Total Capacity Of Prc’s In India Is 110 (Mohali And Pune). While 110 Of Them Gets The Care, The Project Is Proposed For The Rest Of 90 The Soldiers Who Are Left Unattained And Are Unable To Get The Required Rehabilitation.
“We train our soldiers to go the fields, but we dont train them to come back home.”
2021 I Thesis I Paraplegic Rehabilition Center for Armed forced veterns
Site with Road Network
Vegitation
Context
Topography
Biophilic Design
Biophilic Patterns
Biophilic design, an extension of biophilia, incorporates natural materials, natural light, vegetation, natural views and other experiences of the natural world into the modern built environment.
Nature in space - Presence of natural elements in the space enhance well being of a human Natural analogues - elements of nature can be applied or mimicked to the built form Nature of the space - physiological & psychological human responses to the environment generated stimulus, which leads to well being of humans
“Spaces that are inspirational, restorative & healthy, as well as integrative with the functionality of the place & ecosystem.”
Visual connection with nature
Dynamic & diffuse light
Non-Visual connection with nature
Dynamic & diffuse light
Non-Rhythmic stimuli
sensory
Connection with natural systems
Thermal & Airflow variability
Connection with natural systems
Thermal & Airflow variability
Prospect
2021 I Thesis I Paraplegic Rehabilition Center for Armed forced veterns
Design Strategy
+ Discipline as an building Blocks Two things soldiers carry with them lifetime. 1. Discipline and 2. sensitive towards nation and family
Sensitivity as an Nature
Visual Sketches of amalgamation of nature and building Conceptual Zonning 01
Conceptual Zonning 02
Master Layout Section AA’
2021 I Thesis I Paraplegic Rehabilition Center for Armed forced veterns
Amalgamation of nature and building
Section BB’
2021 I Thesis I Paraplegic Rehabilition Center for Armed forced veterns
From Courtyard
From Library
View from passage
From Open Courtyard
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ITC Narmada Hotel, Ahmedabad
2022 I Intenship Work I ITC Hotel
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Span Corporate Office, Ahmedabad
The Conceptual Design proposal for the Span corporate
2021 I Office Work I Span Corporate Office
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Revitalization of Vadnagar Streets
The proposal of Heritage walk as the name says will act as an effective tool to explore the inner areas of the town encompassing Heritage structures, Excavation sites, and Cultural inheritancehe Conceptual Design proposal for the Heritage Street Intervention is an attempt to RE-CONNECT the transit framework, EXPERIENCE the inherited roots and REVITALIZING community network of Vadnagar.
Vadnagar
Anandpur
Anartapura
Chamatkarpur
Historical Insight Kshatrapa Dynasty - 1st to 4th Century The excavations at Vadnagar have unearthed coins from the Kshatrapa Period, which had the symbol of chaitya on the reverse. A close relationship was prevelant between Buddhism, traders, and trade during this period. A rise in trade, prosperity, and flourishment of Vadnagar as a prominent trade centre was established.
1st-4th BCE
Post - Kshatrapa Dynasty 5th to 10th Century The prosperity of Vadnagar was at its peak during the Post - Kshatrapa Dynasty. During excavations, it was found that this period consisted of many interesting objects like pottery, shell bangles, and beads. The evidence of sawn shell fragments of Turbinella pyrum and other objects proves many shell working activities in Vadnagar.
5th-10th BCE
11th-13th BCE
14th-17th BCE
Mughal Dynasty 14th to 17th Century The Mughal dynasty flourished after the Solanki Period. Majority of the historical monuments constructed during this period were built on the ruins of the Solanki era.
Solanki Dynasty - 11th to 13th Century The city had been underutilised during the Malva occupation, and it had lost its sparkle. Mulraj Solanki brought the town to stability and prosperity. Many new temples were constructed, and the old ones were restored. On the southern shore of Lake Sharmishtha, a well-planned market area arose with stones paved on the roads.Most of the stone carvings in Vadnagar belong to the Solanki period. Wells and Vavs were constructed to lead the tourists toward the city.
Hatkeshwar temple 18th-19th BCE Gaekwad Dynasty - 18th to 19th Century In 1766, Sardar Damajirao Gaekwad established the Gaekwad dynasty by uniting the regions of Visnagar, Vadnagar, Kheralu, Mehsana, Vijapur, Patan and Haarij. The folklore in Vadnagar is that Sayajirao Gaekwad wanted to shift the 12th-century ‘Kirtistambh’ from Vadnagar to Vadodara. Hence, it was dismantled correctly into seven enormous pieces for around 100 years around Sharmishtha Lake.
Nadiol Gate Arjanbari Gate
Kirti Toran
Sharmishtha lake Amatol Gate Amarthol darwajo Zanzaniyo Kuvo Pancham Mehta ni Vav Gauri Kund
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Concerns
N-1
N-2
The entrance to the old fortified city of Vadnagar is an essential architectural element. It lacks the welcoming quality and direction aspect of the heritage walk. The numerous electric poles placed haphazardly have become an obstacle between the streets and obstruct the frontage of the heritage building. The prevailing open sewage systems cause a bad odour and result in the walkway being wet. The few land parcels which are currently barren are used illegally.
N-7
The identified old structure has heritage and cultural value is dilapidated. There is no designated parking or entrance to the structure. The makeshift parking is further narrowed because of the stalls spilling out on the streets. The public toilets on the street edges create a terrible odour for passersby.
Chabutras, an important cultural element, lack its accessibility and purpose for feeding birds due to damaged conditions Otalas being the prominent architectural element, are not being used because of the open drainage. Broken houses near nodes in the neighbourhood of the public hall suppress the overall aesthetic of the node.
N-10
The deteriorating heritage structures pose a problem in attracting tourists. The existing activities are limited only to residential use, and there is a lack of infrastructure for the tourists. The parking area is further narrowed because of stalls spilling out on the streets. The electric poles obstruct the movement on the street and disturb the frontage of the buildings.
2018 I Office Work I Revitalization of Vadnagar Streets
The heritage walk will encouragwe grassroots initiatives to create an experience for the residents and tourists to cherish the rich heritage; the signages help direct the visitors with ease.
RE-CONNECT Transit Framework
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Signages. Wall Treatment. Wall Treatment.
Signages.
Wall Treatment. Signages.
Semi-covered space.
Identifying vacant plots and converting them into communal places will increase c o m m u n i t y engagement. The pause points will elevate more opportunities for community and tourist interaction.
Human Library.
EXPERIENCE
Wall Treatment. Semi-covered space.
Inherited Roots
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Wall Treatment.
This new transit framework has an opportunity to restrict traffic movement. It has created a more pedestrian/cyclefriendly environment that can help the tourists commute in the precinct without any obstacles from vehicular traffic.
VACANT PLOTS
VACANT PLOTS
REVITALIZING Community Network
VACANT PLOTS VACANT PLOTS
Solutions
As we are aware of the rich history of Vadnagar it is important to re-look at the escaping memory and connect to the roots in the present times. The Conceptual Design proposal for the Heritage Street Intervention will act as an effective tool to RECONNECT the transit framework, EXPERIENCE the inherited roots and REVITALIZING community network of Vadnagar. To intervene and explore the circuit into a heritage walk the initiative will improvise and elevate the basic infrastructure in the streetscape that will significantly improve the user experience, integrate the local residents, and highlight the value of this heritage district in the old city of Vadnagar this will also allow a change in the economy of the town wherein the tourists can stay in more and spend their time. As we are aware of the rich history of Vadnagar it is important to re-look at the escaping memory and connect to the roots in the present times.
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NODES HERITAGE ROUTE VEGETATION EXISTING BUILDINGS
2018 I Office Work I Revitalization of Vadnagar Streets
Thank you
Ravi Gajjar +91 8780881626 ravigajjar260494@gmail.com