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I am Ria Sharma, an international student at University of Adelaide, completing a Masters in Architecture. I recently graduated from a Bachelor of Design degree (majoring in Architecture and minor in landscape architecture), from the University of Melbourne.
During my time at University of Adelaide, I participated in an architecture exchange program in Italy for a semester at Politecnico di Milano. It proved to be a transformative experience that ignited my passion for history, culture, and heritage. Immerse in Italy's rich architectural tapestry, every cobblestone seemed to whisper tales of the past. From the timeless beauty of historical landmarks to the vibrant pulse of everyday life, Italy became a living canvas that deepened my understanding of how architecture can encapsulate the essence of a society.
Architecture for me is an expression that impacts generations. Growing up in India, surrounded by a rich cultural heritage, architectural marvels, and a deep-rooted tradition of wellness, has instilled in me a profound desire to become an architect specializing in cultural and wellness spaces. The diverse and vibrant tapestry of India's cultural landscape, coupled with the country's architectural legacy, has inspired me to envision and create spaces that not only preserve our cultural identity but also promote holistic well-being I am driven to design spaces that harmonize with both the historical context and contemporary needs, fostering a sense of community and enhancing the overall quality of life for individuals and society.
I plan to use my skills and grow my experience, so that I can make a di erence in the architectural profession. I envision creating spaces that go beyond the physical, fostering. environments where individuals can connect, communicate, and thrive together. By prioritizing the human experience in my architectural endeavours, I aim to contribute to the development of communities that not only meet functional needs, but also inspire a genuine sense of connection and shared humanity.
EDUCATION
- University of Adelaide 2022-2023
Masters of Architecture
- One semester exchange program at
Politecnico Di Milano
- Organised through the University of Adelaide, semester 1, 2023.
2019 - 2021
- Bachelor of Design
- (Major - Architecture)
- (Minor - Landscape Architecture)
- University of Melbourne
2017 - 2018
Indian School Certi cate Grade 12
- Saint Pauls School, Rajkot
- Gujarat, India
EXHIBITIONS
Port Adelaide - M&H Building
- Studio Cultures - Semester 1 2022
MSDx Summer exhibition
- Construction analysis 2020
- Flipbook section 2D
https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/msdx/archive/2020_s2/ba chelor-of-design-studios-and-subjects/construction/co nstruction-analysis
DIGITAL SKILLS
Rhinoceros: 3D modeling experience in conceptual and design development phases
Revit: Intermediate level of knowledge witht the software
Adobe Suite: Masterful use of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign compelling graphics
Other skills: AutoCAD, Enscape, Twinmotion, Grasshopper, Microsoft O ce, V Ray
INTERESTS
- Creative writing - Sketching - Reading - Tennis
PARTICIPATION
Fifth Year Architecture student committee member –University of Adelaide
- Assisting tutors with setting up nal year exhibiton at university.
- Organisning various events for nal year fundraising
- Conducting sponsorships and arranging catering for the event.
Social Media O cer - Adelaide University Society of Architecture & Built Environment - 2023
- Manage the social media of the university’s architecture student body.
- Engaging with the broader student community through event advertising campaigns.
ON DIT - Sub Editor - Graphic Designer - 2022– University of Adelaide
- Involved in designing the cover designs for the new volume releases for the upcoming year of University of Adelaide’s student magazines 2022-2023.
- Work closely with marketing, event planning, and communication teams.
Student Representative - Adelaide University Society of Architecture & Built Environment- 2022
- Assist in the planning and coordination of club events and activities.
- Present constructive feedback to the club and provide leadership to help improve the club's e ectiveness and meet the needs of its members.
Secretary General - Interviewing Designers and Architects - University of Melbourne - 2019
- Supervising a student led initiative at University of Melbourne, as a secretary general and head of graphic designer for the Interviewing designers and architects (IDA).
- Working in teams to record interviews and post them on the o cial website.
Front-of-House - ESTIA Greek restaurant, Henley
Beach
- Keeping track of multiple orders, tables, and customer preferences.
- Organizing and prioritizing tasks to maintain a well-functioning service.
Australia for UNHCR, Fundraiser, Melbourne - 2019
- Face to Face fundraising for refugees and displaced people around the world who are protected and assisted my UNHCR’s Emergency Response Teams.
1.
THE DISCPLINED BODY
JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK
2.
CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
McKINNON SECONDARY COLLEGE, MELBOURNE
3.
THE GREEN SWITCH M & H BUILDING - PORT ADELAIDE
4.
CONSTRUCTION ANALYSIS
LAKE WENDOUREE HOUSE - JOHN WARDLE
5.
THE SEDIMENT LISBON - DESIGN STUDIO WITH PAULO DAVID
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PIPI MIDDLETON CAFE HELPING WITH REFURBISHING AN OLD CAFE IN MIDDDLETON, ADELAIDE
THE ARRIVAL
The consultation room is the first point of arrival. This is where the psychoanalyst initiates in-depth form of talk therapy aimed at rooting out psychological problems rooted underneath a person’s conscious actions.
THE CAPTIVE
The patient, if diagnosed with Anorexia is directed towards the sleeping chamber that leads to the sleep cells.
Sleep plays a vital role in both emotional and physical health. The sleep inducing chamber houses indirect light therapy that makes the patients sleepy as they walk through it.
THE REFINE
Dream analysis is the investigation of repressed feelings that can be expressed in our dreams.
Psychoanalytic theory believes repressed feelings often manifest themselves in our dreams. Dream analysis helps uncover this unconscious material.
THE INSTRUCT
Psychoanalysis focuses on identifying and releasing unconscious, repressed feelings, thoughts, memories, and desires that are negatively impacting your life.
The goal is to make you aware of the root of psychological problems relating to food habits and help you resolve the issues to bring about positive change and healthier relationship with food.
THE DEPARTURE
The body after undergoing treatment is encouraged to spend time freely associating with others on the site –learning from their experiences.
CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
Mckinnon Secondary College - Melbourne 2.
Define core architectural technology terms and concepts
This project demonstrates my ability to identify, evaluate and engage with the technological underpinnings of architecture through technical Representation Drawing & Modelling. This project involved using and demonstrating independent and industry-focussed research techniques.
HOLLOW CORE SLABS AT McKINNON SECONDARY COLLEGE
Pre-stressed camber; span longer and lighter; screeding as leveling device: mesh as reinforce-ment: Screed/dowel rebars going into hollowcore and bond the planks and beam firmly.
PRE-STRESSING THE HOLLOW CORE
The tendons are tensioned to a predetermined load prior to casting the slabs. Prestressing allows the hollowcore slabs to overcome concrete's natural weakness in tension, facilitating longer spans between bearing points. The bond between the concrete and the prestressed tendons is crucial in the process.
NORTH EAST - ISOMETRIC VIEW
Strip footing details_starter bars ready for block work installation/ ligature as spacer connecting top and bottom mesh / tie bars connecting footings and slab.
NORTH WEST - ISOMETRIC VIEW
Main advantages of mass concreting is its speed and efficiency. mass concrete designed to handle the challenges associated with its size and weight.
Pile Foundation is to give strength to the building, as the upper layer of the soil is considered poor and weak.
STRIP FOOTING USE OF MASS CONCRETE USE OF PILE FOOTINGROOF CONSTRUCTION
Roof Pitch; 1.5 degree
Using purlins in various heights with packers to create a shape of the roof for water drainage.
Composite insulated metal roof sheet details:
Roof sheet profile_Ribs/trays; Unique interlocking joints; Roof sheets overlapping - capillary break at the joints (by curving out a gap);
TURNBUCKLE DETAIL ON ROOF
Bracing must be provided to enable roof, wall and floor framing to resist horizontal (racking) forces. Connections shall also be provided in order to transfer these forces through the framework and subfloor structure to the buildings foundation.
01 - PURLINS ARRANGEMENT 02 - LAYING STEEL MESH
03 - ANTICON ROOF BLANKET 04 - LAYING ASHGRIDS 05 - THERMAL BLANKET
06 - SARKING (BRADFORD) 07 - METAL ROOF SHEETS
FLY BRACING
STEEL CLEATS
ROOF PURLINS
WIRE TURNBUCKLE BRACING
ROOF ANGLE
FLY BRACING
A sanatorium design for life after COVID
A sanatorium design for life after COVID, using air as a tangible and valuable resource to Port Adelaide through architecture, along with emphasizing the importance of turning to nature, has been the project’s aim.
The way we live has been altered since the pandemic – the post-covid Marine and Harbour situated in an industrial site, needed to allow for the introduction of fresh air and light.
The newly coupled forms perform the function of filtering and distributing the air. The meditative, healing, and recreational zones in the building not only cater to the elderly but also the public who wish to practice wellness and mindfulness.
INTENSITY OF AIR POLLUTION
Emphasis on using cleaner production methods
SECTION 1
Air pollution investigations started
Certain obvious challenges were that the M &H was extremely dense to allow for this implementation of fresh air and light within the building, hence creating internal voids became a necessity.
As the COVID-19 pandemic spread exponentially across the globe, studies have already reported an increase in anxiety, and depression in the general population, especially with those facing extended lockdowns. These effects are magnified in the elderly population due largely to stricter lockdowns, higher risk of illness, and loss of social support.
The air flow is contained within three circular pillars; the filtering unit, the VAV – Variable Air Volume unit and the power plant unit.
They perform the function of filtering and distributing the air throughout the building. The VAV further helps manage the airflow in various building zones.
The plan of the ground floors shows how this topography enters within the building and forms small viewing platforms from within the building, to the outside. On this floor there is a combination of corridor spaces and open garden spaces.
CONSTRUCTION ANALYSIS
LAKE WENDOUREE HOUSE - JOHN WARDLE
This project explores the idea of construction as a process linking structural principles, materials and building techniques strategically. Using a set of two-story houses as case studies, Construction Analysis reviews the anatomy of building elements, components and systems by relating architectural choices to technological and performance requirements.
PRIMARY SECONDARY BRACING
250 PFC
300 PFC
450 X 63 Hyspan
2/140 x 45 KD Pine
89x89x8 SHS - Full strength butt welded
200 X 100 X 5 RHS
190 x 45 F7 KD Pine Lintel
90 x 45 KDHW Timber studs supporting roof
190 x 45 F7 KD Pine Lintel around skylight
180 UB 16
190 x 45 F7 KD Pine
FLOOR TRUSSES - supporting yellow tongue flooring
Solid blocking/ Strongback at 1800mm centres to strengthen structure
Timber studs 90 x 45 at 450 mm centres
140 x 45 F17 KDHW- 600 mm centres
90 x 45 MGP10 Stud walls - 600 mm centres with noggings
190 x 45MGP10 as timber rafters
Cross bracing 30 x 0.8mm strip of galvanised metal at a 30-60 degrees
Trip L Grip trimmer around roof trusses
Cross bracing - 30 x 0.8mm strip of galvanised metal at a 30-60 degrees
Trip L Grip trimmer around roof trusses
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS BELOW GROUND
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS ABOVE GROUND INTERNAL NON LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS
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Concrete is then poured, levelled and vibrated after which it is left for curing following which the formwork is removed. ( See section for details)
VIBRATING CURING
POURING
LEVELLING
Rebars help concrete with tensional forces since concret is only good at compression SL82 rebars are placed over the cone props to hold 40mm over 0.2mm polyethylene on 50mm sand bed.
IBM2 - 300 Min Wide and 385 mm deep beam with 3L12-TM
Timber Formwork
Traditional Timber Formwork on site is done in accordance to AS3610. Formwork is then put in place to provide support for edge beams and rebates. Formwork joints must be tightened to prevent cement paste leaks. According to CCAA Concrete Handbook )
Steel reinforcement is then done to increase the tensile strength of the concrete to bear loads. The plastic chairs and wires have been attached and anchor bars have been placed in order to provide friction between concrete and the steel bars.
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Plastic Chairs laid in order to lift up the mesh ( SL62 and SL82)
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Hydronic heating coils are fastened to the meshes
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The waffle pods have been used for the house due to the type of soil. Waffle pods have been constructed in accordance to AS2870.
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Trench Mesh laid which ensures durability of the footing structure and also prevents cracks
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Pipes are sealed to avoid concrete to get into them.
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0.2 MM Waterproof membrane on which the waffle pods are placed
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4 layers of 100 mm Compact Engineering fills are layered on top of natural soil.
Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, is well known for its unique and diverse architectural styles that reflect its rich history and cultural influences. Through our design we want to re-introduce the element of the city of Lisbon back into our site. This can be done on the chosen site due to its appropriate location. The fact that the building site was unused and the area around it not very active, was why we wanted to work with this and transform it for the better.
Together with my team, I discovered the beautiful of the city of Lisbon.
The architectural richness of Lisbon lies in its ability to blend historical influences with modern designs, creating a diverse and visually captivating cityscape.
Following the devastating earthquake of 1755, Lisbon underwent significant reconstruction.
The city is built on seven hills, providing numerous viewpoints (miradouros), that offer stunning panoramic views of the cityscape and the Tagus River.
This unique topography contributes to the overall visual appeal of Lisbon.
In our design we wanted to capture the echoes of the hills within the site through the incorporation of a ramp.
GROUND LEVEL
Walking towards the entrance would be directed by the main ramp leading to a cafe space
FIRST LEVEL
The second level is a mix of social activities and living. The second level is a platform for connecting and wellness
SECONDLEVEL
The final level is a scenic terrace that acts as a communal garden gathering space
FOURTH FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
GROUND FLOOR
AERIAL VIEW OF THE SITE
THE ENTRANCE COURTYARD
6.
PIPI MIDDLETON CAFE
HELPING WITH THE REFURBISHMENT OF AN OLD CAFE IN MIDDDLETON, SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
I am actively engaged in the reconstruction of a cafe, where I am appling my architecture skills to enhance the space. From refinishing old benches to creating a wall mural, I am utilizing the practical knowledge gained from my studies in architecture school, translating theoretical concepts into hands-on experience in a real-life architectural setting.
Involvement in the reconstruction process has taught me project management skills and problem solving skills including planning, organization, and coordination of various tasks to ensure the successful completion of the project.
