RHIMJHIM AGARWAL l NIRMA UNIVERSITY B-ARCH l SEMESTER-VI l BATCH 2020-25
PORTFOLIO
RHIMJHIM AGARWAL
D.O.B. - 4th JANUARY , 2003
E-mail : itsrhimjhim.4@gmail.com
20bar076@nirmauni.ac.in
Mobile No : +917983952681
Place of residence : KAMLA NAGAR, AGRA- 282004
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EDUCATION
2020-2025
Institute of Architecture and Planning
Nirma University, Ahmedabad
Semester 6
2018-2020
H.S.C. - Delhi Public School, Agra
2018
S.S.C. - Delhi Public School, Agra
LANGUAGES
English
Hindi
INTERESTS
Travelling
Trekking
Sketching
Art & Craft
Photography
Psychology
Physics
Philosophy
MANUAL SKILLS
Drafting
Sketching
Model Making
Pottery
DIGITAL SKILLS
Autocad 2D
Sketchup
Rhino 3D
Grasshoper
Indesign
Adobe Photoshop
Enscape
Veras AI
ArchGIS
RELATED STUDY PROGRAMMES
2020
Ahmedabad Pol House
Measure Drawing
2022
Varkala, Kerala Field Studio
WORKSHOPS & COURSES
Metal Craft
Terracota & Ceramics
Print Making
Pen & Ink Sketching
Rhino-Grasshopper by Lomos
COMPETITIONS
2021
ANDC, NASA
Solar Decathlon
HOUSING STUDIO “Intersection” SEM IV “Sparsha” SEM V MATERIAL STUDIO “steel” SEM III PARKING SPACES ROAD ENTRY POINTS
MEASURE DRAW “pol house“ SEM II “VARKALA CLIFF“ SEM V GRASSHOPPER + MISCELLANEOUS
INTERSECTION- A HOUSING PROJECT
LOCATION: CHARODI LAKE, AHMEDABAD
SITE: DAKSHINAYAN (BELOW THE LAKE)
AIM: HOUSING FOR IIM STUDENTS (MASTER’S DEGREE)
TOTAL NO. OF STUDENTS: 200 NO.
Concept: Comfortable living spaces which intersect and interact with each other , to create private and public gathering spaces. Main intersecting spaces created are:-
1.Passenger walk
2.Cylinders and Cuboidal intersection to create form
3.Intersection between hardscape and soft-scape
Traditional language is also incorporated in this project for eg.
- connecting bridges that create shaded narrow streets
- low rise buildings i.e G+1
- smaller courtyards and a larger central courtyard space
- exposed brick vault structure
The three units come together to form a cluster. The spaces in these plans are designed according to the basic needs of master students in IIM. Pooja Room is also provided for families considering all age group of people who do their masters. Ground floor bedrooms and low rise units to ease the movement for the old age group.
CLUSTER PLAN
The cluster composition forms common outdoor space in between , also creating interactive spaces. In y-direction bridge connecting two units ia seen with a central partition to maintain privacy and create seperation in the combination. This bridge shades the narrow passage formed through the composition, and this is inspired from traditional housing design and Asian Games Village by Raj Rewal.
8 ADS-VI A101 G F E D C B A 01 02 03 04 01 02 03 04 01 02 03 04 01 02 03 04 G F E D C B A 1 1 H J K 05 06 07 ADS-VI A102 05 06 07 05 06 07 05 06 07 H J K 2 2 L N O 8 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 L M N O A103 ADS-VI GROUND FLOOR PLAN 3 3 K J H G F E 4 6 7 01 02 03 01 02 03 L M N O K H G F E 5 6 7 L M N O SHEET NO.: NORTH: GENERAL NOTES: 2022 NIRMA UNIVERSITY THE WRITTEN CONSENT. ALL THE DIMENSION ARE IN MM. ALL THE DIMENSIONS ARE UNFINISHED DIMENSIONS UNLESS KEY PLAN A104 ENROLLMENT NO.:20BAR076 PROJECT NAME:HOUSING FOR IIM STUDENT ADS-VI DOOR WINDOW SCHEDULE HATCH LEGENDS FINISHES SCHEDULE WALL FINISH CEILING FINISH GROUND FLOOR PLAN F1 KOTA STONE FLOORING - TYPE B & C F2 KOTA STONE FLOORING - 600X300 MM W1 EXPOSED BRICK W2 APPLIED CEMENT PLASTER FIRST FLOOR PLAN DRAWING CONVETION CENTER LINE PROJECTION BEAM LINE W1 W2 650MM C2 - APPLIED CEMENT PLASTER W3 GLAZED VITRIFIED TILES BRICK MASONRY DROP SLAB MORTAR W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 WD3 D1 D3 D5 300MM 2400MM 1000MM 1000MM 1750MM 900MM 1880MM 1750MM 1200MM 900MM 800MM 750MM 300MM 1050MM 300MM 300MM 300MM 300MM 300MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 23 7 1 8 2 2 9 1 9 DATE :19/05/23 FACULTY MEMBERS: MR. RAJEEV DARJI MR. RAJENDRA PARDESHI MR. VANAY SHAH 00MM 00MM 00MM FIRST FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1:50 4 GROUND FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1:50 4 UNIT TYPE 1 UNIT TYPE 2 UNIT TYPE 3
SITE DEVELOPMENT
Intersecting pedestrian street , shaded through connecting bridges above. Entry from 3 sides as the road connects the site. Parking space near the site entry to allow easier vehicular movement. A common park at the intersection of the streets.
PARKING SPACES
ENTRY POINTS
The units are placed according to a hypothetical grid , centre lines in y-direction are in a straight axis for easier setting out planning. Trees surround the site and added according to landscape, Access to context is also considered while planning.
ROAD
LOCATION SITE CONTEXT SUN & WINDS WIND CIRCULATION
SECTION A
SECTION B
SECTION C
SECTION D
SECTION E
SECTION F
SHEET NO.: ENROLLMENT NO.:20BAR076 PROJECT NAME:HOUSING FOR IIM STUDENT SCALE: 1:50 DATE :19/05/23 ADS-VI GENERAL NOTES: 2022 NIRMA UNIVERSITY FACULTY MEMBERS: THIS DRAWING AND DESIGN ARE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF XYZ STUDENT AND SHALL NOT BE TRACED, COPIED,LENT,REPRODUCED, MODIFIED OR MADE UNAUTHORIZED USE IN ANY MANNER WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT. ALL THE DIMENSION ARE IN MM. KEY PLAN SECTIONS A201 IN AHMEDABAD REMARK DOOR WINDOW SCHEDULE MARK SIZE SILL LINTEL NO.S HATCH LEGENDS FINISHES SCHEDULE FLOOR FINISH WALL FINISH CEILING FINISH F1 KOTA STONE FLOORING TYPE B & C F2 KOTA STONE FLOORING 600X300 MM C1 - EXPOSED BRICK DRAWING CONVETION JOG/BREAK LINE W1 650MM C2 APPLIED CEMENT PLASTER W3 GLAZED VITRIFIED TILES BRICK MASONRY DROP SLAB MORTAR W3 W4 W6 WD1 WD2 WD3 D1 D3 D4 D5 300MM 2400MM 1000MM 1000MM 1750MM 900MM 2100MM 1880MM 1750MM 1200MM 900MM 800MM 750MM 300MM 1050MM 300MM 300MM 300MM 300MM 300MM 300MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 23 7 2 8 2 2 9 1 1 00MM 00MM MR. RAJEEV DARJI MR. RAJENDRA PARDESHI MR. VANAY SHAH SECTION A SCALE 1:50 1 SECTION B 1 SECTION C SCALE 1:50 1 SECTION E SCALE 1:50 2 SECTION F 3 SECTION G SCALE 1:50 3 SECTION A SCALE 1:50 1 SECTION B SCALE 1:50 1 SECTION C SCALE 1:50 1 WALL SECTION -1 GENERAL NOTES: 2022 INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING THIS DRAWING AND DESIGN ARE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF XYZ STUDENT AND SHALL NOT BE TRACED, COPIED,LENT,REPRODUCED, MODIFIED OR MADE UNAUTHORIZED USE IN ANY MANNER WITHOUT OTHERWISE MENTIONED. ALL AMBIGUITY SHALL BE BROUGHT TO NOTICE OF ARCHITECT KEY PLAN A202 SECTION E SCALE 1:50 2 SECTION F SCALE 1:50 3 SECTION G SCALE 1:50 3 STUDENT NAME:RHIMJHIM AGARWAL ENROLLMENT NO.:20BAR076 PROJECT NAME:HOUSING FOR IIM STUDENT ADS-VI DOOR / WINDOW SCHEDULE HATCH LEGENDS FINISHES SCHEDULE FLOOR FINISH CEILING FINISH SECTIONS F2 KOTA STONE FLOORING 600X300 MM F3 FINISHED SLATE FLOORING W1 EXPOSED BRICK W2 APPLIED CEMENT PLASTER C1 EXPOSED BRICK IN AHMEDABAD REMARK DRAWING CONVETION JOG/BREAK LINE CENTER LINE PROJECTION BEAM LINE W1 W2 650MM C2 APPLIED CEMENT PLASTER W3 GLAZED VITRIFIED TILES BRICK MASONRY DROP SLAB MORTAR W4 W5 W6 WD1 WD2 WD3 D1 D3 D5 300MM 2400MM 1000MM 1000MM 1750MM 900MM 2100MM 1880MM 1750MM 1200MM 900MM 800MM 750MM 300MM 300MM 300MM 300MM 300MM 300MM 300MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 23 7 2 8 1 SCALE: 1:50 DATE :19/05/23 FACULTY MEMBERS: MR. RAJEEV DARJI MR. RAJENDRA PARDESHI 00MM 00MM
GENERAL NOTES: 2022 INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING THIS DRAWING AND DESIGN ARE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF XYZ STUDENT AND SHALL NOT BE TRACED, COPIED,LENT,REPRODUCED, MODIFIED OR MADE UNAUTHORIZED USE IN ANY MANNER WITHOUT OTHERWISE MENTIONED. ALL AMBIGUITY SHALL BE BROUGHT TO NOTICE OF ARCHITECT KEY PLAN A202 SECTION E SCALE 1:50 2 SECTION F SCALE 1:50 3 SECTION G SCALE 1:50 3 STUDENT NAME:RHIMJHIM AGARWAL ENROLLMENT NO.:20BAR076 PROJECT NAME:HOUSING FOR IIM STUDENT ADS-VI DOOR WINDOW SCHEDULE HATCH LEGENDS FINISHES SCHEDULE FLOOR FINISH CEILING FINISH SECTIONS F2 KOTA STONE FLOORING 600X300 MM F3 FINISHED SLATE FLOORING W1 EXPOSED BRICK W2 APPLIED CEMENT PLASTER C1 EXPOSED BRICK IN AHMEDABAD REMARK DRAWING CONVETION JOG/BREAK LINE CENTER LINE PROJECTION BEAM LINE W1 W2 650MM C2 - APPLIED CEMENT PLASTER W3 GLAZED VITRIFIED TILES BRICK MASONRY DROP SLAB MORTAR W4 W5 W6 WD1 WD2 WD3 D1 D3 D5 300MM 2400MM 1000MM 1000MM 1750MM 900MM 2100MM 1880MM 1750MM 1200MM 900MM 800MM 750MM 300MM 300MM 300MM 300MM 300MM 300MM 300MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 23 7 2 2 8 2 2 1 1 SCALE: 1:50 DATE :19/05/23 FACULTY MEMBERS: MR. RAJEEV DARJI MR. RAJENDRA PARDESHI 00MM 00MM GENERAL NOTES: 2022 INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING THIS DRAWING AND DESIGN ARE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF XYZ STUDENT AND SHALL NOT BE TRACED, COPIED,LENT,REPRODUCED, OTHERWISE MENTIONED. ALL AMBIGUITY SHALL BE BROUGHT TO NOTICE OF ARCHITECT KEY PLAN A202 SECTION E SCALE 1:50 2 SECTION F SCALE 1:50 3 SECTION G SCALE 1:50 3 STUDENT NAME:RHIMJHIM AGARWAL PROJECT NAME:HOUSING FOR IIM STUDENT ADS-VI DOOR WINDOW SCHEDULE MARK SIZE SILL LINTEL NO.S HATCH LEGENDS FINISHES SCHEDULE FLOOR FINISH CEILING FINISH SECTIONS F1 KOTA STONE FLOORING TYPE B & C F2 KOTA STONE FLOORING 600X300 MM F3 FINISHED SLATE FLOORING W1 EXPOSED BRICK W2 APPLIED CEMENT PLASTER IN AHMEDABAD REMARK DRAWING CONVETION JOG/BREAK LINE CENTER LINE PROJECTION BEAM LINE W1 W2 650MM C2 - APPLIED CEMENT PLASTER W3 GLAZED VITRIFIED TILES BRICK MASONRY DROP SLAB MORTAR W3 W4 W6 WD1 WD2 D1 D2 D3 D5 300MM 2400MM 1000MM 1000MM 1750MM 900MM 2100MM 1750MM 900MM 800MM 750MM 300MM 300MM 300MM 300MM 300MM 300MM 300MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 2400MM 23 7 2 8 2 2 1 9 1 SCALE: 1:50 DATE :19/05/23 FACULTY MEMBERS: MR. RAJEEV DARJI MR. RAJENDRA PARDESHI MR. VANAY SHAH 00MM 00MM SHEET NO.: STUDENT NAME:RHIMJHIM AGARWAL PROJECT NAME:HOUSING FOR IIM STUDENTS SCALE: 1:20 DATE 19/05/23 ADS-VI NORTH: GENERAL NOTES: 2022 INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING THE WRITTEN CONSENT. ALL THE DIMENSION ARE IN MM. ALL THE DIMENSIONS ARE UNFINISHED DIMENSIONS UNLESS OTHERWISE MENTIONED. KEY PLAN WALL SECTION DETAIL A204 IN AHMEDABAD REMARK HATCH LEGENDS FINISHES SCHEDULE FLOOR FINISH WALL FINISH F1 - KOTA STONE FLOORING TYPE B & C F2 KOTA STONE FLOORING - 600X300 MM F3 - FINISHED SLATE FLOORING W2 APPLIED CEMENT PLASTER C1 EXPOSED BRICK DRAWING CONVETION JOG/BREAK LINE W3 GLAZED VITRIFIED TILES MORTAR WALL SECTION 1 SCALE 1:20 WALL SECTION 2 SCALE 1:20 MR. RAJENDRA PARDESHI MR. VANAY SHAH SHEET NO.: STUDENT NAME:RHIMJHIM AGARWAL PROJECT NAME:HOUSING FOR IIM STUDENTS SCALE: 1:20 DATE 19/05/23 ADS-VI NORTH: GENERAL NOTES: 2022 INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING THE WRITTEN CONSENT. ALL THE DIMENSION ARE IN MM. ALL THE DIMENSIONS ARE UNFINISHED DIMENSIONS UNLESS OTHERWISE MENTIONED. KEY PLAN WALL SECTION DETAIL A204 IN AHMEDABAD REMARK HATCH LEGENDS FINISHES SCHEDULE FLOOR FINISH WALL FINISH F1 KOTA STONE FLOORING TYPE B & C F2 KOTA STONE FLOORING 600X300 MM F3 FINISHED SLATE FLOORING W2 - APPLIED CEMENT PLASTER C1 EXPOSED BRICK DRAWING CONVETION JOG/BREAK LINE W3 - GLAZED VITRIFIED TILES MORTAR
WALL SECTION 1 SCALE 1:20
MR. RAJENDRA PARDESHI MR. VANAY SHAH
WALL SECTION 2 SCALE 1:20
WALL SECTION 1
KEY PLAN A401 SECTION SCALE 1:20 1 BEAM LINE ADS-VI STAIRCASE SECTION 1 A101 M N SS STEEL CLAMP FOR HOLDING GLASS 1 FIRST FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1:20 1 TREAD RISER DETAIL A 1 RAILING DETAIL SCALE 1:5 1 ADS-VI STAIRCASE DETAIL
WALL SECTION 2
FLOORING DETAIL PLAN
This mosaic pattern is designed such that it can be combined infinitely to create this pattern, Its inspired from MC Eschers work.
LAYOUT GF
ADS-VI GENERAL NOTES: KEY PLAN WASHROOM DETAIL A501 SLOPE LOPE SLOPE FINISHES SCHEDULE F3 FINISHED SLATE FLOORING W3 GLAZED VITRIFIED TILES PLAN 1 1 PLAN 2 1 FOLDED ELEVATION SCALE 1:20 1 2022 KEY PLAN A502 REMARK 5 ENROLLMENT NO.:20BAR076 PROJECT NAME:HOUSING FOR IIM STUDENT ADS-VI WASHROOM DETAIL 2 W1 EXPOSED BRICK W2 APPLIED CEMENT PLASTER DRAWING CONVETION PROJECTION W3 GLAZED VITRIFIED TILES BRICK MASONRY PLAN 1 2 FOLDED ELEVATION 2 DETAIL A SCALE 1:20 DETAIL B SCALE 1:2
ADS-VI A601 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 1 GROUND FLOOR PLAN 1 ADS-VI A602 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 FIRST FLOOR PLAN 2 2 A603 ADS-VI M N O 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 M N O SPECIFICATIONS FIRST FLOOR PLAN 3 3
BATHROOM DETAIL
STUDENT NAME:RHIMJHIM AGARWAL ADS-VI DOOR WINDOW SCHEDULE FINISHES SCHEDULE DOOR DETAIL 800MM 300MM 2400MM SCALE: 1:50 DATE :19/05/23 A701 DOOR SCHEDULE D1 DOOR CONSTRUCTION DOOR ELEVATION DETAIL C DOOR ELEVATION DETAIL D DOOR ELEVATION DETAIL D D2 D3 W5 DETAIL C DOOR ELEVATION D4 D3-800 X 2400MM DETAIL A DETAIL B DETAIL A DETAIL B WOOD FRAME DETAIL A 1:5 FLUSH DOOR 10 MM THK TILING BEDING R.C.C. SLAB DETAIL B 1:5 DETAIL C 1:5 20 MM THK GRANITE DETAIL D 1:5 BRICK MASONRY ENROLLMENT NO.:20BAR076 ADS-VI INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING KEY PLAN ELECTRICAL LAYOUT A801 IN AHMEDABAD GROUND FLOOR PLAN 1 GROUND FLOOR PLAN 2 GROUND FLOOR PLAN 3 CEILING MOUNTED LIGHT SWITCH BOARD SCHEDULE JOG/BREAK LINE HATCH LEGENDS
ELECTRICAL
DOOR-WINDOW DETAIL
SPARSHA- A VOCATIONAL CENTRE
LOCATION: TRAGAD, AHMEDABAD SITE AREA:
AIM: VOCATIONAL CENTRE FOR MENTALLY CHALLENGED (18yr+)
TOTAL NO. OF STUDENTS: 120 No.
Concept: Comfortable living spaces which intersect and interact with each other , to create private and public gathering spaces. Main intersecting spaces created are:-
1.Passenger walk
2.Cylinders and Cuboidal intersection to create form
3.Intersection between hardscape and soft-scape
Traditional language is also incorporated in this project for eg.
- connecting bridges that create shaded narrow streets
- low rise buildings i.e G+1
- smaller courtyards and a larger central courtyard space
- exposed brick vault structure
NATURAL LIGHT DIFFUSED LIGHT MAX FLEXIBILITY
Light is essential for a human vision, whether it’s natural or artificial.
Acoustics account for sensitivities due to variable qualities of noise, sound, infiltration and perception.
SENSORY ZONES MAX ACCESSIBILITY TRANSITION
Nature in learning and healing settings is essential. These vignettes explore integration strategies and discuss the potential programmatic organisation.
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ESCAPE ZONE ORGANISATION TRANSITION ZONE
SECTION A-A’
SECTION B-B’
Rammed Earth - for Texture insulation, cooling property
Connection of open spaces to semi-open and closed spaces.
Fins act as sensory element and promotes venturi effect
Semi private escape zones
Nature provides another layer of security, transition & collective belonging
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
The design involves concious efforts to provide comfortable environment yet a place where they can adapt according to outer world. Nature is recognised as the best element to bring them a sense of belonging.
PLANNING: G-1 HANDICRAFT WORKSHOP
G ADMIN, RETAIL CENTRES, WORKSHOPS, CANTEEN
G+1 CLASSROOMS, SENSORY ZONES
G+2 LIBRARY, ROOF GARDENS
Form intends to express their life-
.Organic, blends in
.Rigidities
.Aura, playful
.Hidden underneath
.Shadows
.etc
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MATERIAL STUDIO - STEEL
LOCATION: KERELA
SITE AREA: 2000 sqm
AIM: HOME FOR A FAMILY OF 5 WITH STEEL IN WARM & HUMID CLIMATE
CLIMATE: WARM & HUMID
Concept: The material steel is explored thoroughly and how steel can be used in warm & humid climate considering the affect of this on the material and prevention measures that can be taken to enhance the use as well as use the properties of the material efficiently.
Steel-
- High compressive strength
- high tensile strength
- works good with cantilevers
- possible larger spanning
- 2 way & 3 way systems
Warm & Humid Climate-
- Requires proper cross ventillation
- Large openings are possible
- insulation should be good
- green roofs and green architecture can be explored
- condesation problems occur with metal buildings
- Attics can be made for efficient heat transfer
DESIGNING WITH STEEL
SIMPLE CONNECTION COLUMN TO FOUNDATION CONNECTION
BEAM TO BEAM CONNECTION
RIGID CONNECTION
CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS
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DRAWINGS
SECTION A
SECTION B
The design involves a cantilever structure i.e 1/3rd of the simply supported spanning. Louvers cover most of the facade to complement the warm and humid climate. Both horizontal and vertical louvers are provided according to privacy of the space. Ground floor mainly involves semi public spaces and a bedroom for grandmother , while private spaces on the first floor.
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
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POL HOUSE, AHMEDABAD
LOCATION: KHADIA WARD1, AHMEDABAD
AIM: TO MEASURE AND DRAFT OLD AHMEDABAD HAVELI
Historical Note:
Name- Purani Nivas
Survey Number- 3395 to 3398
Grade- II B
Year of Construction- 130 years old
Condition: overall building condition was fair. Access, courtyard, basement, were seen in a good condition while staircases, terrace, roof, projections,drainage system etc. were very critical. Some parts were structured and plastered again. Kitchen was fully renovated.
SOME SCHEMATICS OF THE HAVELI.....
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ALL FLOOR PLANS.....
Ground floor includes-
Living Room
Courtyard
Kitchen
Verandah space
4 Bed rooms
Outdoor Bathrooms
Condition - Good
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
First floor includes-
Bridge connecting to ground floor
4 Bed room + Bathroom
Store
Condition - Critical
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
Second floor includes-
4 Bed room + Bathroom
wash area
Condition - Critical
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
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VARKALA, FIELD STUDIO
LOCATION: SOUTH CLIFF-VARKALA, KERELA
AREA: 5081sqm
AIM: COMPREHEND AND STUDY THE CONTEXT IN TERMS OF LANDUSE, BUILT-UNBUILT, TYPOLOGY ETC...
CONCEPT- Understand and learn about people living in the region and also the tourist. Recognising development needs and traditional practices that are followed originally, how to increase tourism and also maintain sustainable development.
KEY OBSERVETIONS- Area defined class of people
-Huge compound walls of wealthy people on the boundary side of cliff
-southern cliff was silent and private while the nothern cliff was noisy and crowdy
-foreigners lived here to enjoy Ayurveda and Peace
GROUNDCOVER & ROADNETWORKS
Observation: unorganised roads in the inner side of the road.
BUILDING USE
Observation: Hotels with huge compound walls at the edge of the cliff.
STAKEHOLDERS
Observation: Workers in these hotels come from opposite side of road.
VEGETATION
Coconut trees, fruit bearing trees, medicinal trees are majorly seen.
ROOF TYPE
Observation: Flat and Sloped roofs.
BUILDING HEIGHTS
Observation: 3 storey complexs near cliff
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-2 storey structure is proposed where small markets can run on the ground floor and people can live above ,this would generate income also. -Elevated platform or bridge to allow sea view to everyone.
-A nature walk and public exhibition space or information centre is proposed to have sustainable development as well as to increase tourism in the area.
-Exhibition/community space where works of poor craftsman etc can be promoted.
EXPANSION IN GEOMETRY
PHYSICAL MODEL
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GRASSHOPPER 3D MODEL OF THE PRODUCT
KINETIC HANGING
GRASSHOPPER - RHINO
Kinetic Wall Hanging, is a symmetrical design consisting of repetitive units that are combined to form a complete circular form. The unique feature of the product is its kinetics i.e. manual expansion and contraction in the geometry. The design was first explored in grasshopper to prove its workability and then a model was made manually.
This can be made from wood and other such materials here i have used metal sheet so that it can be worked further using electrical energy.
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3D PRINT LAMP-SHADE
- RHINO PLUGIN - KANGROO
The scale of the design gave it function, the design explored simulation in grasshopper of changing patterns inside a geometry that develop themselves automatically which enhances strength of the structure. the main purpose on exploring this was to learn more about generative designing and exploring ways to make a structure more creative yet stronger.
Generative designing - a method of using AI algorithms to generate and evaluate multiple design alternatives based on input. I want to further explore into this with nature related generative designing.
GRASSHOPPERCaddisfly starts with one pebble and binds together all the pebbles using silk like material. It starts with the lower body and covers itself leaving the bottom exposed. This silk like material is very flexible and stays strong in water also.
A tent like structure is designed inspired from the above example,with EDPC. This material can be deflated and folded easily, its lighter as well as reflective so one can hide inside and camoflage with surrounding nature.
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INSECT ARCHITECTURE
The idea is to study a insect and how it develops a home for itself and replicate similar idea for designing a tent .
Caddisfly is an insect which is very small smaller than 1/50th part of our finger. These creatures are important as they serve as food to fishes as well as they help in filtering algae. These creatures have very unique way of creating shelter by sticking small pebles of accurate size and shape by a sticky substance they produce by themselves. This substance is transparent yet very strong and is still under study of scientists.
Further, the design proposed involves a new material named EDPC which is a polymeric material that reflects. This material gives possiblility to inflatable architecture.
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INSTALLATIONS
LOCATION: NIRMA UNIVERSITY, AHMEDABAD
1. This tensile structure was first thought of geometrucally to avoid bad aesthetic in the final product. Certain typologies were explored to come up with the installation. Colour theme was decided accordingly. Material- dyed fish nets, ropes lights were placed on the ground to enhance the effect.
2. This bamboo frame structure was made to understand the properties of bamboo and create a frame structure on the entrace. the concept was to create hierachy and Assymetry.
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