SELECTED WORKS 2015-2018
Design spaces, not buildings.
CV
RICHA DHIMAN
na�onality: Indian born: 17th sept. 1996 languages: english, hindi
A sixth semester B.Arch student at Chandigarh College of Architecture, seeking the posi�on of an intern architect. The following is the collec�on of works that reflect my passion and apprecia�on for architecture. I hope to contribute the same to your firm.
SKILLS
EDUCATION
adobe photoshop adobe illustrator adobe indesign adobe lightroom 3ds max rhinoceros archicad autocad vray ms office vectorworks
2012 Mukand Lal Public School, Yamuna Nagar. passed 10th grade, 9.0cgpa
adobe suite
2014 GMSSS sector-19, Chandigarh. passed 12th grade, 90.6% 2d and 3d drawing
rendering misc.
hand rendering conceptual sketches documenta�on model making photography lazer cu�ng
2015 Chandigarh College of Architecture, Punjab University, Chandigarh. pursuing B.arch, Third year
CONTACT
others
#69, sector-18, Panchkula, Haryana, India. +91 8968080997 richadhiman.cca@gmail.com instagram.com/richa_dhiman/ facebook.com/richa.dhiman.96
ACHIEVEMENTS
EXPERIENCE
2016 Transparence compe��on group shortlisted among top 50 entries.
2015 Merchandise design t-shirt and phone-case artworks for a Mumbai based startup - Leaf Printsperts.
2017
Louis I. kahn Trophy compe��on group national winners.
2017
Annual NASA* Design Compe��on shortlisted among top 24 entries.
2016 Geographic Informa�on Systems. worked with the Chandigarh Administration on the Digital India Land Records Programme.
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2017 Documenta�on documented Governor’s residence at sector-6, Chandigarh for a re-designing programme.
2017 Exhibited artwork Artwork exhibited in the publication ‘India through my eyes’ at RAW Labs, London.
2017 Interior design designing and executing the interiors of a bar exchange at sector-8, Panchkula, India.
2018 Louis I. kahn Trophy compe��on group national runners up.
INTERESTS
photography
graphite/ink
poetry
travel
beer
art journal
music
graphic design
ACADEMIC STUDIO 2015 Documen�ng citco (cafe) 2015 Studio apartment 2015 kiosk 2015 Bus stop
WORKSHOP/SEMINAR Brick and Masonry workshop 2015
LIST OF WORKS.
2016 Educa�on centre and hostel 2016 Office
2017 Residen�al school
Concrete Ac�on studio 2016
Wood Joinery workshop 2016
2016 Primary school
2017 Shopping mall
Interna�onal Symposium 2015
Geographical Informa�on systems works workshop 2016
2016 Residence
2017 Vernacular study and design
2015-PRESENT
2017 Hill resort 2018 Hill walk-up apartments
Janata Garage bamboo workshop 2017 361 Conference 2017 o
Bamboo studio - Ar. Siddarth Vig 2017 Pierre Jeanneret symposium 2017
COMPETITIONS Louis I. Kahn Trophy 2015 Regen- Logo Design 2016 Ethos Transparence 2016 Louis I. Kahn Trophy 2016 Annual NASA* Design compe��on 2017 Mural design 2017 Louis I. Kahn Trophy 2018
NASA - Na�onal Associa�on of Students of Architecture
CONTENTS STUDIO APARTMENT
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SHOPPING MALL
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THE URBAN CANVAS
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SEER CHAUPARI
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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ARTWORK
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MISCELLANEOUS
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S TUDIO APARTMENT
STUDIO PROJECT semester 1st l individual. summer 2015.
site: unspeciďŹ ed dimensions: 9m 9m 4m requirement: to design a studio cubicle with no speciďŹ c site and requirements. skills: conceptual design as a beginner, hand sketches.
Based on the informa�on that no specific site and user was stated in the brief, the concept revolved around two words i.e. flexible and ever-changing design. To design a module that can be implemented anywhere for any user, according to the specific needs. The layout of the space is mainly le� to the user by just providing four movable and foldable par��ons around a fixed central part. Thus, it becomes adjustable and interes�ng by being ever-changing in its layout and size.
HOW CAN A SMALL LIVING UNIT BECOME A SPACE FOR EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ?
The fixed central part of the floor plan consists of bathroom and the kitchen. Four movable and foldable par��on walls guided by a system of rails that run around the central fixed part, makes the space flexible for living, dining, guest, bed, study and what not, corresponding to the needs and desires of the user whenever he wants. The module can be further modified in terms of the outer walls and materials according to the site and needs. 1 bed
2 bed
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PLAN
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GUIDE RAILS
PANELS
wall system design
OPEN STORAGE
Roof slab
Guide rails
Kitchen
Bathroom
movable and foldable par��ons
glazing
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SHOPPING MALL
STUDIO PROJECT semester 4th l individual. site loca�on: Gurugram, India. site area: 3000 sqm maximum coverage: 36% requirements: 64 shops, 1 anchor store, 1 food court and offices. skills: design, presenta�on drawings.
The site is located in a dense context surrounded by huge office buildings, with almost no open and green spaces. Based on this, the concept of the design is to provide a public space that acts as a green pocket in the otherwise dense context by fusing the social and open-space aspects of public architecture of a park and commercial aspects of a shopping mall.
CAN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS TODAY, BE SEEN AS HEALTHY PUBLIC SPACES, TO IMPROVE PEOPLE’S LIFESTYLE?
The concept is achieved by keeping the design permeable, horizontal, light-filled and open. A public park is integrated at a sunken level of -2m with perforated pavilion over it which will help blur the boundary between the experience of a closed and an open space. It allows to shop rain or shine, while enjoying fresh air and natural sunlight. The shopping mall will also serve the purpose of a relaxing public park and ea�ng point for the office workers in their free �me.
SECTION AA’
EVAPORATIVE COOLING
DIAGRAM USED FOR CALCULATION OF SIZE, ANGLE AND SPACE OF LOUVERS IN THE CANOPY angle of louvers- 36%
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To further increase the height of landscape area and make its circula�on, free; the building is elevated 2m above the ground level.
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The service cores and offices are placed at both ends for easy accesibility.
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To minimise the feeling of being in a closed space, the plans are kept linear with corridors facing outwards.
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The whole site is given a cover of landscaping as a park, sunken 2m below the ground level.
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Finally, the space is covered with a s e e - t h o u g h louvered canopy to prevent it from rain or direct sunlight.
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URBAN CANVAS
COMPETITION
Annual NASA design competition l summer 2017 shortlisted top 24 team of 4 site: transits in Chandigarh, India. brief: to iden�fy abandoned public space in the city and to execute design solu�on that can revive the space as a vibrant social point. my role: research, design, presenta�on, prac�cal execu�on.
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As demanded by the brief, the research to iden�fy the underused or unsused urban spaces lead to the concept of brownfield sites which exist as structures, once built but have fallen into disuse due to various factors. Chandigarh, the city planned by the master is o�en termed as a model of an ‘ideal city’ but like any other city, many of the transit infrastructure tumbles into misuse, abandonment and neglec�on, remaining balantly as small scale second genera�on brownfield sites.
CAN TRANSITS ACT AS VIBRANT SOCIAL POINTS ALL ACROSS THE CITY, THROUGH MINIMAL INTERVENTIONS ?
Transits, as spaces of flow, shape a web of diverse people and connect them all across the city, thus, holding immense poten�al to be the points of dynamic interac�on in their concept of being transi�onal through minimal interven�ons and crea�ng a greater social impact.
EXPLODED VIEW PLAN
The first project was executed on a footover bridge. To revive it, narra�ve architecture was used to link the structure to user’s memory. The narra�on of people’s thoughts was used by wri�ng it on coloured frames that can be temporarily a�atched anywhere, aiming at reaching out to the strangers by associa�ng with their thoughts. The process of revival took place in a span of four days.
SECTION
day 1
day 2
People from different parts of the city were asked to answer a ques�on by wri�ng it on the frames.
day 3
Colored re-writable frames were installed on the structure. They made an impact on people’s percep�on and added a new interac�ve func�on to it.
day 4
The structure became a pla�orm for free expression and acted as a discussion point for various events and issues in the city.
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SEER CHAUPARI
COMPETITION
Louis I. Kahn Trophy l winter 2017
na�onal runners up team leader team of 28
loca�on: Behlba, Haryana. brief: to document an adminisra�ve building that reflects democracy and holds poten�al to be a heritage site. my role: research, documenta�on, analysis and handwork.
The trophy sponsored by UNESCO, involves analysis and physical documenta�on of a site on which being cited, enters the UNESCO database as a heritage site. The relevant data is finally reproduced by hand, using pen and ink as the medium. Democracy in India came to be known only a�er it became independent in 1947. But the democra�c principles in India existed long before it got introduced in Athens, making it the origin of democracy and s�ll its physical manifesta�ons are unknown and less celebrated.
HOW LONG, HAS THE PRACTICE OF DEMOCRATIC ARCHITECTURE LIVED AND HOW FAR IT CAN GO IN THE FUTURE?
The concept of Chaupal (Chaupari) as a democra�c space, existed in India since the Vedic period. It evolved into physical structures during 1800’s. Seer Chaupari built in 1921, is the oldest surviving one. It was an open pla�orm for free expression even during the �mes when the na�on was under Bri�sh control and s�ll con�nues to serve the purpose.
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SECTION The planning is people centric, with flexible space that can be used for administra�ve as well as social gatherings.
jali pa�erns inspired from Islamic architecture also helps in proper ven�la�on.
columns carved in local sandstone.
Fresco style of pain�ngs used on facades.
stone-cut brackets used as support and 5 types of arches.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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ARTWORK
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MISCELLANEOUS
WORKSHOP Janata Garage was a five day workshop as a part of Annual Nasa conven�on 2017 held in Jaipur. The workshop intended to provide hands on experience with construc�on in bamboo by studying various joints and applying it on the real-life structure.
MODEL MAKING
INTERIORS A low budget project that had to be provided a clumsy outlook as demanded by the client. Brick �les, MDF board and waste trunks were used with graffi� and wall art.
REFERENCE
Prof. SohanLal Saharan Chandigarh College of Architecture. +91 9417303195 slsaharan@gmail.com