Rhiddhit Paul | Architecture and Design Portfolio |2015 - 2020

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Cover Image: ‘Spirit of Place: Jama Masjid, Bhopal’ 2019




E D U C AT I O N Bachelor of Architecture School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal India July 2015 - July 2020 ISC (95.25%) Garden High School, Kolkata India March 2015 ICSE (96.6%) Garden High School, Kolkata India March 2015

Rhiddhit Paul

EXPERIENCE

rpaul.spab@gmail.com +91-91748-70470

Co-Founder and Mentor The East Architecture May 2019 - onwards

Urbanism & Architectural Content Writer The Multilogue Collective July 2019 - onwards

Architectural Intern [6 Mo.s] Takashi Niwa Architects, Hanoi January 2019 - June 2019

Architectural Content Writer Happho.com December 2019 - January 2019

Construction Volunteer Modskool, New Delhi June 2017


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WORKSHOPS

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CSEB W orkshop A uroville E arth I nstitute

Berkeley Prize Essay in Architecture UC Berkeley Winner

2019 Microhousing Volume Zero World Top 10

Berlin Bohemian Hostel Archasm World Top 25

C ement - F inishehed T reated B amboo by FOSET

COURSES UX/UI D esign E ssentials by D aniel S cott

A n E ntire MBA in 1 C ourse by C hris H aroun

G rasshopper E ssential T raining by L inkedin L earning

Pecha Kucha Tournament Takashi Niwa Architects Winner

2018 Reanimating the Adiganga

EXTRA-CURRICULAR MUSIC SPA Bhopal Music Society Co-ordinator

SEARCH, IIT Kgp Winner Yellow Canary Band Bass Guitarist, Producer, Songwriter

2017 Shaded Pathway Design SPArch 48 Winner

NLIU Creative Writing Prize

SKILLS Autocad | Rhino | Grasshopper| Sketchup | Archicad | Revit | Adobe Suite | Vray| Html, CSS| Python (Beginner)

NLIU Bhopal Winner

Redstockings Poetry Prize Redstockings Literary Society, Delhi University Third

2016 Annual NASA Design Competition NASA India Top 60

J O U R N E Y S A N D T R AV E L S



Autopoiesis and Architecture

The Kumbhadwada Singularity

Hostel 4w5

African School Project

Hue Hotel

Air India Museum

2-minute Pitch

Shots of Wonder


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Winner IIT-KGP SEARCH 2018

Architectural thesis focusing on philosophies of cultural perception to reconnect man and nature.

In 2018, I participated in a landscape urbanism workshop in Kolkata organized by Search and IIT Kharagpur. The goal of the workshop was to rejuvenate the Adiganga - once the original flow of the Ganga, now a dying sewer. Over the course of 7 days my team and I came up with a proposal involving the redevelopment of the banks along the Adiganga. Although we ended up winning with our proposal, I felt that the problem was rooted much deeper and would require further study.

I decided to take up the problem as my graduate architecture thesis . Soon I realized that for a sustainable solution, an understanding of the creative settlements along the Adiganga must be developed. The idea was to embed a love for nature into the very fabric of the architecture, thereby encouraging further ecofriendly practices.

The project(still ongoing) attempts to reflect my learnings of design for autopoietic system (systems which create the rules for their own organization themselves) , as well as biophilia in architecture.


Hybridization

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Autopoietic Systems: Adiganga Centre

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Eco-Culture

Combining Rural Crafts with Nature to catalyse Ecological Regeneration


Construction on River Bed

Squatter Settlements

300 Metro Pillars in River

300 Metro Pillars in River

The Canal as A Sewer Alipore Proposed as Green City Prototype. 31.2 Acres of Green Cover lost since 2002.


Architecting a‘third’ culture.

Cell

Urban Community

Hybridized Urban Community

Community

Craft Community

Simple Forms (Architect)

Permutation Level 1 (Architect)

Combination Level 2; (Creative Community)

Architecture merges with Craft to Form symbols of Culture.

Comb. Level 3: Cultured Architecture, (Hybridization)


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Alipore Correctional Home (Now Vacant. Proposed for Museum of Independence.)

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300 year old Terracotta Temple (Bhawanipore)


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1.Plot for Dhana Dhanya Convention Centre 5.Adiganga 2.12m wide Vehicular Access 3.Pond

6.Location of Defunct Toilet block

4.Temporary Construction Workers Housing

7. Alipore Jail Periphery Road

A. Approach by Jail Wall

B. Site from Adiganga

C. Site from Pond/Jail

D. Adiganga


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Windrose Average Yearly Rainfall: 1735mm Maximum per month: 400mm (June) Major Wind Direction: Southerly

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Underground Cooling Tunnel Roof Slopes N-S for PV Cells

Site Area; 61,200 sq. m Current Tree Cover: 31%

Convection Through Differential Heating of Materials

Max Ground Coverage 40%

FAR 2; Max Building height 18m

Maximum permissible height: 18m Width of abutting street: 12m Total Site Area: 15.1 Acres, Area of Pond - 1.86 acres, Area of Tree Cover: 5.36 acres Area available for building:

61200 sq. m 7542 sq.m , 21425 sq. m 32,234 sq.m

Setbacks: Building Height Below 10m: Front- 3m Side1- 3.5m Side2- 4m Back- 4m Building Height Above 10m: Front- 4m Side1- 4m Side2- 4m Back - 5m


BHAWANIPORE CREATIVE CLUSTERS

Temple ‘Court’

Society Ghats

Parallel Paths

Pile of Pots Kiln

Perpendicular Paths

Clay

Potter's Wheel

Bed

Clothes

Kiln

Bamboo Shelves

Pottery Workshop

Porch

Bamboo

Metal Roof Work Bed Area

Sleeping Space (1st)

Workspace Sleeping (Ground) Space (1st)

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Idol Makers Workshop

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Adiganga Front Housing Strong Connect

Receptions and Admin Entry Main

Pond Front Workshops

Aviary, Galleries

Entry Pedestrian Only

Conceptual Section Stage 8.


1. Activities Under Earth Berm

1. Modified Activities Under Earth Berm

3. Part to whole, Earth Berm discarded, Biomoprhic Patterns, Cafe Riverfront

4. Part to Whole, Cafe Pond Front

5. Ancilalry Spaces, Library, Theatre

6. Introductory Process Galleries, Privacy for Craftsmen

7. Reorientation of Grids

8. Development of Housing, Jailside Entry


















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World Top 7 2019

Post- Industrial Evolution of a Potters’ Slum

The art of clay pottery in India dates back to the discovery of fire. Used to store water or oil, pots were an integral part of daily life and religious festivities. Originally a rural art form, the demographics of pottery went through a major transition during the Industrial revolution.

The expansion of cities for industries and post-independent government policies of import subsidization resulted in displacement and economic stagnation for the artisans. These potters ended up forming creative slum communities within the urban fabric of the growing metropolis around them.

Kumbharwada, the site of this proposal, is one of the largest of these communities nestled in the world’s second largest slum Dharavi, Mumbai.

India is in the midst of another transition to a Post-Industrial economy of a knowledge-based society. The implications are - more growth spurts of Indian cities and a shrinkage of space available. For potters, this means smaller houses, even smaller courtyards, and a worsening of environmental, social and economic conditions unless Kumbhadwada is restructured accordingly.

The ‘Kumbhadwada Singularity’ aims to intervene at the courtyard level of the Potter’s slum. The design integrates the functionality of the Potter’s dwelling - the hut, porch and courtyard into a single microcosmic house - hence ‘Microhouse’. This in turn frees up the space of the original pottery courtyards.


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Why? When? How? Who? Where?

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Narrative Outline for Sheet: The project ‘Kumbhadwada Singularity’ focused on the study of a community and designing a microhousing cluster for them. The narrative therefore first introduced the community and their location - ‘who’ and ‘where’ followed by ‘why’ the community had been chosen. An infographic focusing on ‘why’ and ‘when’ elucidates the conceptual approach and logic before the design is explained. An exploded axonometric diagram of a single microhouse introduces the ‘how’ of the design. Sectional and isometric views at various scales continue the narriative of the design, where the approach is to go from ‘part’ to ‘whole’.

World Top 10

Project: Volume Zero Microhousing Type: International Competition Year: 2019 Team: Rhiddhit Paul

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H = Hut

P = Porch

C = Courtyard

Traditional Village Art + Nature + Man

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Courtyards

Automobiles

Post Industrial Evolution

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Future of Kumbhadwada

The Singularity: Art + Nature + Man

Future of Kumbhadwada

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The Singularity comprising Microhouse clusters, and other elements composed of the same modular frame - childrens’ parks, pottery markets, water tanks and pottery kilns forms a concentrated mass of activity and life. The original courtyard - once full of smoke and clay, retains the original kilns to be transformed into an outdoor pottery museum and pottery garden to regain balance between ‘prakriti’ and ‘purusha’ - man and nature.


Me et volore volupta nosaperibus, voluptate volorec totat.


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World Top 25

Translating Bohemian Values and enneagram 4w5 into architecture.

Personality is essentially the architecture of the mind a unique maze of connections and barriers that aim to emphasize certain experiences. The ‘4w5 Hostel’ attempts to therefore translate the unique personality traits of the Bohemian individual into an exciting spatial environment.

Constructed with recycled metal pipes, cross laminated timber frames and upcycled fabric panels, the hostel creates four integral zones based on the personality traits of Type 4 Wing 5 of the Enneagram, aka. The Bohemian. Together they portray layers of complexity, intuition, emotion, ambiversion and perception but most importantly - Esoteric Expressions of the Inner Realms that in essence, produce the Bohemian aesthetic that the world experiences and that people admire. The zones are: Facade of Esoteric Expression, Forest of Exploration, Spiral of Introspection and finally, The Canopy of SelfActualization.


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Narrative Outline for Sheet: The narrative focused on quickly establishing the concept of using the ‘Bohemian Personality Type 4w5’ of the Enneagram to develop the design. Icons representing the Enneagram hint at the ‘who’. Next the questions of ‘what’, ‘where’, ‘why’ and ‘how’ are combined in a axonometric diagam of the site. Exploded Isometrics show how the various design components described in the axonometric are developed, icluding choice of material. The ‘how’ is therefore expressed in detail. 4 illustrations help understand the ‘what’ of activitities and overall design. a feeling of randomness and surrealism is generated to allow the jury members a certain freedom in interpretation.

World Top 25

Project: Berlin Bohemian Hostel Type: International Competition Year: 2019 Team: Rhiddhit Paul and Abhranil Munsi

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Module of Esoteric Expression


E so te r i c E x pre ssi o n 1. 8 blocks lining Oranienburger Str. and Johannisstraße form a façade of artistic activity to attract people to the hostel without destroying the mystery of the Inner Realm. It mirrors the canvas of Esoteric Expression in Kunsthaus Tacheles.

Spir al I n t r

2. The ‘Spiral of Introspection’ both as a shelter and a dining s camping zone, reflecting tempo dry compost toilets.


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’ is a multipurpose structure used space. It structures the site into a orality by incorporating tents and

Self-A ctualization 3. The ‘Canopy of Self Actualization’ - a common space for a plethora of activities. Hosting a Bohemian Tree of Life, this is the inner realm, the spirit responsible for the growth of the ‘Spiral’ and ‘Façade of Esoteric Expression’.


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Agricultural School in Benga, Malawi for Takashi Niwa Architects. (Contributors: Saheel Birewar, Noemie Schweisguth, Khuong Nguyen)




Mood Wall

Case Studies


Site Zoning Study

Site Photos


Open Infinite - II

Open Infinite - III

Funnel Courts

Trident

Library Frontage

Triads

Parallel Walls

Open-Close Courts

Open City I

Open City - II

Checkers

Alleys and Fields

A number of alternate layouts were tested before finally choosing one to progress with. The final plan was a combination of a number of concepts that ensured the physical and psychological well-being of the students and faculty. Buildings were designed to enable rainwater harvesting and solar energy utilization.


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The Central Green Spine delineated by existiing tree clusters connects the residential and academic areas utilizing the libray as a pivot. The library functions as a canteen, assembly and educational space. Its most prominent wall - made of glass bottles and mud is directly visible from the street - acting as a magnet for other children.

Dormitories

Library

Administrative Block



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Internship at Takashi Niwa Architects, Model Making, Detail Design, Presentation, 3D Printing


3d Print of Design Railing Detail

Design Railing Detail


Hue Hotel Physical Model

Hue Hotel Physical Model






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SPA Bhopal Convocation Exhibition

5th Semester Design, Structural and Form-based Experimentation. Nariman Point, Mumbai.

The cool black carbon fibre beams and the corrugated corten panels were a welcome refreshment from the scorching heat outside. Rajesh weaved underneath wings, dodged enormous wheels, and listened to the whispers of fellow vistors and old, romantic propellors around him. The sunlight glistened through the glass above, striking a dramatic chord with each model - a symbiotic relationship; let me be yer spotlight and ye shall be my heliostatic friend.

Beyond the planes, the main central courtyard was hustling with activity. Vendors sold balloons to families, food stalls churned out deep fried snacks, old uncles caught their breath on chairs and little children dragged mothers to each of these - all in the shadow of the mighty Boeing.




SITE PLAN 1. Visitors Entrance 2. Exit 3. Car Parking 4. Service Entrance 5. Storage Warehouses 6. Outdoor Exhibition Spaces 7. Conserved Green Area 8. Other Developments 9. Arabian Sea 10. OAT with shading designed from old aeroplane wings





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Portfolio design for Year 3 Architectural Internship + Self Critique.

In my third year of architecture school, we were to make a portfolio of our work in order to secure a six-month architectural internship. The portfolio took me around 2 months to put together, and used the colour scheme of the ‘Six Thinking Hats’ by De Bono to tie the projects together conceptually.

I got selected at Takashi Niwa Architects in Hanoi, Vietnam. My portfolio had been selected among hundreds and something about it had caught Niwa San’s interest in the 2 minutes that he had taken to to flip through.

My six months working under the mentorship of Niwa San were the best of my architectural career. I learned how to trust my intuition while designing , but Niwa San also taught me the importance of self-criticism. It was also here that I learned the value of asking the right questions and explaining a story in a wholesome manner using 5WH. - ‘who’, ‘what’, ‘when’, ‘where’, ‘why’ and ‘how’.

After I came back to India, I decided to analyze the portfolio I had made, using the narrative techniques Niwa San and my co-interns had taught me. I would use the knowledge to help fellow architecture students in creating their own portfolios.

I also decided to study the amount of time people - both architects and non-architects spent on each spread of my Portfolio and whether there was a relation to the kind of content on the respective spreads.


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1. Cover Page What, Who

2-3. About Me Who

4-5. CV, Skills and Interests What, Who

6-7. Contents Page, Colour Schemed What, How

Minimal, easy on the eyes.

Based on colours of De Bono’s ‘Thinking Hats’

8-9. Original Poem - ‘Miles To Go’ Who

CV design with dates in inverted chronological order.

Self Critique Post-Thesis Experience


10-11. Air India Museum Introduction What, When, Where

12-13. Hero Shot, SIte Layout What, Where

14-15: Form Development, Plan How, What, Why

16-17. Main Section How, What

18-19. Detail of ‘Flying’ Galleries, Rendered View How, What

20-21: Introduction to Malevich House What, When, Where

Atmosphere of architecture captured nicely.

Stuctural Innovation visible.

Design concept of relative time spent in museum space not included.

Self Critique Post-Thesis Experience

22-23: View, 3D Plan - White on White What


Good use of white space.

Illustration and Plan attracts attention. •

Research on Kazmir Malevich not shown. ‘Where?’ not given importance.

24-25: Elevations What

26-27: Introduction ‘Chanderi Primary School’ What, When, Where

28-29: Hero Shot, SIte What

30-31: Concept, Section What, Why, How

32-33: Rendered View, Aerial View What

Clear and simple concept

‘Who’ should be emphasized.

Structure based on passive cooling.

Information on Chanderi would make narrative stronger.

Self Critique Post-Thesis Experience


34-35: Introduction to ‘Kaira Looro’ What, When, Where, How, Why

36-37: Hero Shot, Form, Concept, Section What, How

38-39: Exploded Axonometric, Interior View What, How, Why

Concept incorporates tradional design.

Graphic showing traditional Joola Impluvium functionality should have been highlighted.

Self Critique Post-Thesis Experience

40-41: Introduction to TranSIT What, When, Where, Who

42-43: Overall View, Site Representation, Strengths, Weaknesses What, Why, Where

44-45: Before What, Why

46-47: After What, How


48-49: Introduction to Photography What, Who

52-53: ‘Princely’ Mornings What, Where

56-57: Thank You What

50-51: Masai School Children What, Where

54-55: Pecking Popcorn What, Where

58: End with Contact Info Who

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16-17. Main Section

14-15: Form Development, Plan

12-13. Hero Shot, SIte Layout

10-11. Air India Museum Introduction

8-9. Original Poem

6-7. Contents Page, Colour Schemed

4-5. CV, Skills and Interests

2-3. About Me

2-3. About Me

40-41: Introduction to TranSIT

38-39: Exploded Axonometric, Interior View

36-37: Hero Shot, Form, Concept, Section

34-35: Introduction to ‘Kaira Looro’

54-55: Pecking Popcorn

52-53: ‘Princely’ Mornings

50-51: Masai School Children

48-49: Introduction to Photography

46-47: After

44-45: Before

42-43: Overall View, Site Representation, Strengths, Weaknesses

Spread Name

32-33: Rendered View, Aerial View

30-31: Concept, Section

28-29: Hero Shot, SIte

26-27: Introduction ‘Chanderi Primary School’

24-25: Elevations

22-23: View, 3D Plan - White on White

20-21: Introduction to Malevich House

18-19. Detail of ‘Flying’ Galleries, Rendered View

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Music made me who I am. With it, I share information to the world. Photography showed me who I am. Through it, the world shares information with me.


Album Cover for Wonder by Yellow Canary designed collaboratively with Ananya Veenarun.


Scan the QR code to listen to Wonder by Yellow Canary.


‘Blossoming’


‘Myson Dancers’


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