Ruchika Shah | Design Portfolio | RISD by Ruchika Shah

Ruchika Shah Architect, Interior Architect Design Portfolio

B.Arch., MA Interior Architecture - Adaptive Reuse Rhode Island School of Design rshah@risd.edu

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Masters in Interior Architecture with a focus on Adaptive Reuse; Scholarship Recipient 2018 - 2019

Teaching Assistant to Maryrose McGowan (RISD) | 2019 Building Codes and Detail Class for MDes (Spring Sem.)

Summer School at DIS, Copenhagen Semester abroad with RISD, 2018 Bergen School of Architecture, Bergen Student Workshop Exchange Program 2013 Kamla Raheja Institute of Architecture, Mumbai Bachelors of Architecture 2011-2016

SKILLS 2D Skills: Sketching, Hand drafting, Watercolor, Ink, Painting. 3D Skills: Model Making & Laser cutting, CNC. Wood + Metal workshop skills, Glass Casting. Origami & Photography. Digital Skills: AutoCad 2D & 3D. Sketch up, Rhino 3D, Vray, Grasshopper, 3D Max, Cinema 4D. Adobe Suite- Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Aftereffects. Microsoft Office. Projection Mapping MadMapper. Language Skills: Fluent in: English, German, Gujarati & Hindi.

Freelance Graphic Designer for Rumble | 2018. Designed logo, pamphlets and brand identity for a childenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creative computing brand. Architect at Rooshad Shroff Architecture + Design, Mumbai. Duration - 2 Yrs | 2016 - 2018 | 3-5 People team From curating concept boards to developing design to drafting production drawings for: Architecture, Interiors, Set design, Visual Merchandise & furniture projects for notable Clients such as: Hermes, Good Earth, Private Collection, Lodha Luxury, Kunal Rawal & more upto 45,000 sq ft area. Internship at The Architectural Corner, Mumbai. Duration - 4 months | 2015 - 2016 | 10 People team Landscape, Patio, Terrace tiling & Entrance Gate design & drawings. Interior Layout options & Furniture selection. Teaching Assistant - First year Introductory Workshop Theme: Sanitized Pet - Group Installation | 2015 Research Documentation Architectural study & drawings of Sikkim, Nashik, Harihareshwar, Bangkok & Bhopal | 2011 - 2016

LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATION Office Assistant - Architecture Department Rhode Island School of Design | 2019 Exhibition set up for Traveling Furniture & Product. Exhibit: 15,556 - Rooshad Shroff | 2017 - 2018 Locations: Delhi and Bombay Teaching English to 7th graders at a public school for an academic year 2017-2018 with ACT | 2017 Organized Architectural Documentation Exhibition Bayul Demazong, Sikkim | 2012

Exploring Interiority This portfolio is my journey of exploring the idea of interority about looking out from the inside and vice versa. “Interiority” is not bound by a physical scale of intervention. It can apply to The Flux where it is about the connection of the building to Rome or it can be about the properties of Cork that allow the installation to be placed inside or out in Fluid Boundaries. Or it can be about Hermes’ window displays creating a spatial feeling within the constraints of a window. Or it can be about the feeling of interiority created in an urban context through placement of built form in the Harbor Connect. Thus exploring the idea of interiority through various lenses and scales of projects.

RUCHIKA SHAH // SELECTED WORKS // TABLE OF CONTENTS

Adaptive Reuse Good Earth | 2017-2018 The Flux | 2019 Kunal Rawal | 2018

Project: Good Earth Location: Jodhpur, India Professional: Rooshad Shroff A+D Year of the Project: 2017-18 ̶ Spread over 2 floors, GE takes over ‘Moon House’ a Haveli in old Jodhpur as their first Concept Store. Opposite the ancient step well which serves as the main reference for the design of the interiors along with the Art Deco Influence of the city and the Sufi festival. ̶ AutoCad, InDesign, Photoshop, Rhino 3D, Vray Concept Design to Production Drawings

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GOOD EARTH ADAPTIVE REUSE - RETAIL

Textile Room

Each room consists of a theme to reference the silk route and to relate to the products placed in the room and the paintings on the wall and ceiling.

1200

350

1200

350

TRACK LIGHTS SUSPENDED 15CM FROM THE CEILING LUSTRE WALL PAINT EQ

350

1 A301a

A301c

EQ EQ

A301d

A301a

1 A301c

2 A301d

EQ EQ

B1 G1

W1 W3

DIVIDE TO 4DIVIDE EQUALTO PARTS 4 EQUAL PARTS

ELEVATION A

830 STORAGE CABINET

STORAGE 830 CABINET

830

EQ 1900

STORAGE 1660 CABINET TEAK SHELVES WITH BRASS SUPPORTS AND 1660 LED STRIP LIGHTS BELOW SHELF

Supports as Necessary 500

LUSTRE WALL PAINT

EQ EQ

A301c

REV DATE

TOP MOST SHELVES TO BE ALIGNED TO TEAK FRAMEHEIGHT AROUND TV THE SAME

B1 P1

EQ EQ

2 A301d

TV SCREEN

REVISION

STATUS:

FOR INFORMATION

REV DATE

REVISION

STATUS:

FOR INFORMATION PROJECT

TEAK FRAME AROUND TV

GOOD EARTH,J

TV SCREEN

302, DALAMAL CAMBERS, 29,NEW MARINE LINES, PROJECT400 020 MUMBAI

A301d

Design Architect ROOSHAD SHROFF

Clie

ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN

EQ EQ

HEIGHT AS HEIGHT PER SITE AS PER SITE 4 EQUAL PARTS DIVIDE TO 4DIVIDE EQUALTO PARTS

TRACK LIGHTS SUSPENDED 15CM FROM THE CEILING

TRACK LIGHTS SUSPENDED 15CM FROM THE CEILING TOP MOST SHELVES TO BE ALIGNED TO LUSTRE WALL PAINT THE SAME HEIGHT

A301c

W1 B1

TEAK SHELVES WITH BRASS SUPPORTS AND LED STRIP LIGHTS BELOW SHELF

EQ 250

TEAK SHELVES WITH BRASS SUPPORTS AND LED STRIP LIGHTS BELOW SHELF W1

EXISTING DOOR TO BE COVERED WITH PANELING WITH WALL PAINT FINISH W3

Supports as Necessary

Supports as Necessary 1660

415

1660

415

ELEVATION B

EXISTING NICHE

302, DALAMAL CAMBERS, 29,NEW MARINE LINES, Contractor400 020 Con MUMBAI xxx TEL : +91 22 2203 7745 FAX : +91 22 2200 7229 EMAIL : info@rooshadshroff.co www.rooshadshroff.com Consultants Contractor xxx -

Con xxx

PROJECT NUMBER : 16002

P1 W3

FORMAT : A3

Consultants xxx

Supports as Necessary

1:25

ELEVATION B

EXISTING DOOR TO BE COVERED WITH PANELING WITH WALL PAINT FINISH

P1 W3

GOOD EARTH,J

TEL : +91 22 2203 7745 Design Architect FAX : +91 22 2200 7229 Clie ROOSHAD SHROFF EMAIL : info@rooshadshroff.co www.rooshadshroff.com ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN

W1 W3

eq eq eq eq eq eq eq eq eq eq eqEQeq

TEAK SHELVES WITH ASS SUPPORTS AND LED STRIP LIGHTS BELOW SHELF

1:25

TEAK SHELVES WITH BRASS SUPPORTS AND EXISTING MADE SHELF TO LED STRIP DOOR LIGHTSBE BELOW WINDOW

500

ELEVATION A

TEAK SHELVES WITH ASS SUPPORTS AND LED STRIP LIGHTS BELOW SHELF

EXISTING DOOR BE MADE TO WINDOW

750

STORAGE CABINET

EQ 1900

1:25

TOP MOST SHELVES TO BE ALIGNED TO THE SAME HEIGHT

250

STORAGE CABINET

250 250250 250

W3 B1

THE AUTHOR TAKES NO RES OBTAINED BY SCALING FROM IS SHOWN THE RECIPIENT M SPECIFICALLY FROM THE AR AND MAY NOT RELY UPON T

750

900

Supports as Necessary

900

B1 W1

TRACK LIGHTS SUSPENDED 15CM FROM THE CEILING TOP MOST SHELVES LUSTRE WALL PAINT TO BE ALIGNED TO THE SAME HEIGHT

THE AUTHOR TAKES NO RES OBTAINED BY SCALING FROM IS SHOWN THE RECIPIENT M SPECIFICALLY FROM THE AR AND MAY NOT RELY UPON T

ROOM 3-TEXTI ELEVATION

EXISTING NICHE

1:25

PROJECT NUMBER : DRAWN BY / DATE 16002 PK / 31.01.2017

FORMAT : CHECKED BY / A3 RS / 28.04.2016

ROOM 3-TEXTI ELEVATION

Sections (from DFP set) cutting through the Textile Room showing the stepped seating along with its storage detail.

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DRAWN BY / DATE PK / 31.01.2017

CHECKED BY / RS / 28.04.2016

GOOD EARTH ADAPTIVE REUSE - RETAIL

Apparel Room 12

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GOOD EARTH ADAPTIVE REUSE - RETAIL

Art Deco Furniture Design, Step wells display niche and twirling Sufi Dancers - skirt display - Influence from context 14

FREE STANDING FULL LENGTH CLEAR MIRROR WITH TEAKWOOD FRAME (REFER DETAIL A-307)

NICHE W/ 2 DIFF MARBLES WITH GLASS LOCKING DOOR (REFER DETAIL A-302-B)

1000

NICHE W/ 2 DIFF MARBLES WITH GLASS LOCKING DOOR (REFER DETAIL A-302-C)

1070

TEAKWOOD SHELF W/ 12MM DIA BRASS HANGING ROD AND SUPPORT (REFER DETAIL A-301-C) ROOM 4

MOTORIZED SKIRTS SUSPENDED FROM THE CEILING BY BRASS WIRES (REFER DETAIL A-306)

750

DOWN

DISPLAY CABINETS W/ TEAKWOOD BASEAND GLASS SIDES (REFER DETAIL A-303-A)

1730

NICHE W/ 2 DIFF MARBLES AND GLASS LOCKING DOOR (REFER DETAIL A-302-A)

1600 4000

SEPARATE DISPLAY TABLES W/ MARBLE TOP AND 20X20MM BRASS BOX SUPPORTS (REFER DETAILS A-300-B, A-300-D)

SWING TO BE PROVIDED IPAD HOLDER W/ MARBLE & 12X12MM BRASS SUPPORTS (REFER DETAIL A-304) FIXED 12MM GLASS

ROOM 5 CHANGING ROOM

ROOM 6 STORAGE

FIXED GLASS

WOODEN DOOR AT THE CHANGING ROOM ENTRANCE TEAKWOOD SIDE TABLE WITH MARBLE TOP

LAMINATE FINISH PLYWOOD TABLE METAL RACK FOR STORAGE CLEAR MIRROR WITH WOODEN FRAME

Apparel Room Furniture Layout RUCHIKA SHAH // SELECTED WORKS : PROFESSIONAL

GOOD EARTH ADAPTIVE REUSE - RETAIL

Vitrine Table in Apparel Room for Scarf Display. Three layered table made up of Marble table top and brass legs inspired by the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Deco Style. 16

THE AUTHOR TAKE OBTAINED BY SCAL IS SHOWN THE REC SPECIFICALLY FRO AND MAY NOT RELY

x MARBLE TOP FOR PRODUCT DISPLAY 25

MARBLE TOP

12MM BRASS SUPPORT

PLYWOOD

BRACKET EQ

CONCEALED BOTTOM RAIL

MIRROR

900

BRASS STRIP AROUND DRAWER

PLYWOOD BACKING

400

BRASS STRIP

ELEVATION

SECTION A

1:10

B 350

BRASS SUPPORT

350

450

REV DATE

MIRROR BRASS STRIP 550

REVISION

STATUS:

FOR INFORMA

PLYWOOD PROJECT

GOOD EA

Design Architect ROOSHAD SHROFF

650

ARCHITECTURE +

302, DALAMAL CAM 29,NEW MARINE LI MUMBAI 400 020

BRASS STRIP LIPPING

TEL : +91 22 2203 7 FAX : +91 22 2200 7 EMAIL : info@roosha www.rooshadsroff.co

950 1180

Contractor -

NOTE:LENGTH OF VITRINE AS PER SITE

PLAN 1:10

SECTION B 1:10

Consultants xxx

PROJECT NUMBER : 16013

DISPLAY VITRINE DRAWN BY / DATE SN / 18.05.2017

Vitrine Table Construction Detail RUCHIKA SHAH // SELECTED WORKS : PROFESSIONAL

Project: The Flux Location: Rome, Italy Academic: Grad RISD Year of the Project: 2019 ̶ The Flux is inspired by Baroque architecture in Rome’s urban fabric. It enhances the moments of compression and release that were already present in the Cenci. The idea is to establish a connection between the old and the new, the inside and outside, by extracting moments in the city and transferring them into the building and at the same time enhancing these moments in the building. ̶ AutoCad, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Rhino 3D, Vray

RUCHIKA SHAH // SELECTED WORKS : ACADEMIC - GRAD

THE FLUX ADAPTIVE REUSE - INSTITUTIONAL

Mind-map understanding the Compression and Release within the city

Histogram understanding the Compression and Release within the existing structure

RUCHIKA SHAH // SELECTED WORKS : ACADEMIC - GRAD

THE FLUX ADAPTIVE REUSE - INSTITUTIONAL

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

Lower Level Plan PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

Section through Staircase

View of Staircase Intervention

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THE FLUX ADAPTIVE REUSE - INSTITUTIONAL

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

Upper Level Plan PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

Release

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Compression

Compression and Release in Intervention that also acts as a Way finder

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THE FLUX ADAPTIVE REUSE - INSTITUTIONAL

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Permanent Exhibition

Piano Nobile Entrance Arch

Loggia

Building Section through Piano Nobile Entrance Archway

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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

Deformation

Deformation - Section

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Design Development of Corridor Gallery

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R R

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Initial Layout Section

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Initial Layout

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THE FLUX ADAPTIVE REUSE - INSTITUTIONAL

1. Groin Vault - Original

2. Groin Vault - Scaled

3. Groin Vault - Stretched

4. Groin Vault - Reduced

5. Groin Vault - Distorted 28

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THE FLUX ADAPTIVE REUSE - INSTITUTIONAL

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

Section A

450mm

Elevation 1000mm

450mm

Plan

Flexible Step Adjustability Diagram PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

Groove for Hand Oak Wood Cladding Adjustable Aluminum Support Fixed Aluminum Box Section Hydraulic Pump Castor Wheels

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

Flexible Step Detail

Beatrice Room - In Transition

Beatrice Room - Crit / Exhibition Space

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Project: Kunal Rawal Flagship Store Location: Mumbai, India Professional: Rooshad Shroff A+D Year of the Project: 2018

4'6"

̶ The Iconic Electric Blue of Rhythm House was painted red to renew its identity. For the space within, a grunge / distressed language is used for the furniture and fixtures, owing to the designer’s signature style. For this project, I worked on the initial layouts, design concept development (the moving clothes rack and used of technology across the store) as well as the material palette (wood, brass, marble and more).

̶ AutoCad, InDesign, Photoshop, Rhino 3D, Vray Mood Boards, Concept Design and Initial Layouts

4'6"

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KUNAL RAWAL ADAPTIVE REUSE - RETAIL

The high ceilings of the space allow for room to play with the clothes display. Each individual rack can be recessed up to create a clear floor plan, or can be brought down for a client to see. 34

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KUNAL RAWAL ADAPTIVE REUSE - RETAIL

Clothes Hanging Rack Leather and Brass Detail

Brass Studs Flooring Detail

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POP UP INTERIORS Hermes | 2016-2018 Hermes Dinner | 2016 Khatau Party | 2017

Project: Hermes Window Display Location: Mumbai, India Professional: Rooshad Shroff A+D Year of the Project: 2016-18 Ěś Hermes has a larger yearly theme set and within this, each store across the world charges their display 4 times a year on an idea within this theme. I worked on developing the concept on Rhino 3D and then on approval by Hermes Paris, worked on the production drawings for the same. I also visited the production office regularly to oversee production and final installing of the window set. Ěś AutoCad, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Rhino 3D, Vray Concept Design, Production drawings to Site Supervision

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HERMES WINDOW DISPLAY VISUAL MERCHANDISE - INVISIBLE CITIES

Invisible Cities Window 1

For this series the larger theme was Object Sense for which we worked on scenes inspired from Italo Calvinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Invisible Cities. Thus creating a series of 6 surreal cities across the windows. 42

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCED VERSION BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

Plan

Side Elevation

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Elevation

Arranging products and props within the window dimensions along with leaving a route for someone to come in and out for cleaning and setting up purposes is always a challenge that needs to be taken into consideration at the drawing stage. RUCHIKA SHAH // SELECTED WORKS : PROFESSIONAL

HERMES WINDOW DISPLAY VISUAL MERCHANDISE - INVISIBLE CITIES

Invisible Cities Window 2

Invisible Cities Window 3

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HERMES WINDOW DISPLAY VISUAL MERCHANDISE - ARCHITECTURAL RUINS

We chose Architectural Ruins of Indian Palaces as a setting to demonstrates Hermes yearly theme of “Nature at full Gallop”. 46

This particular set of windows was a tribute to the Hermes artist - Robert Dallet who was famous for his drawings of the feline family featured on Hermes Scarves. RUCHIKA SHAH // SELECTED WORKS : PROFESSIONAL

HERMES WINDOW DISPLAY VISUAL MERCHANDISE - SIMPLE MACHINES

These windows also come under the theme of “Object Sense”. Inspired by the complex contraptions created by American cartoonist and illustrator Rube Goldberg, the Hermes Mumbai windows are a series of whimsical contraptions each triggered by a curious animal- setting off a domino effect. 48

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Project: Hermes Dinner - Fierce and Fragile Location: Mumbai, India Professional: Rooshad Shroff A+D Year of the Project: 2016 Ěś Fierce and Fragile dinner hosted as a tribute to Robert Dallet by Hermes in Mumbai India. We extended the theme to that of an Enchanted forest within which all the animals that Dallet once drew come alive. I worked on the conceptualising of the space and its layout. Then with two others we worked on the production drawings for the same and monitored the installation of the same on site. Ěś AutoCad, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Rhino 3D, Vray Concept Design, Production drawings, Site Supervision

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HERMES CHARITY DINNER SET DESIGN

Arrival point

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RC MA

FIR

EN - 10

EN - 9

EN - 8

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EN - 6

EN - 5

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EN - 3

E) SIT

EN - 2

EN - 1

4'-4''(CONFIRM DIMENSION ON SITE)

EN - 2 EN - 3 EN - 4

EN - 8

EN - 7

EN - 6

4'-8"

EN - 9

8'-10"

EN - 10

8'-10"

EN - 11

EN - 5

EN - 4 EN - 1

ELEVATION ENTRANCE NICHE

RIGHT SIDE ELEVATION

6' EN - 10 EN - 9 EN - 8 EN - 7 EN - 6 EN - 5 EN - 4

EN - 11

EN - 3 EN - 2 EN - 1

PLAN Entrance Niche Detail

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HERMES CHARITY DINNER SET DESIGN

Dining Room - Since the Dinner was a tribute to Robert Dallet and his Cats, a back-lit outline of the tiger sits at the head of the table. The walls and centerpiece follow in on the larger theme of an Enchanted Forest. 54

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Project: Khatau Party Location: Udaipur, India Professional: Rooshad Shroff A+D Year of the Project: 2017 Ěś The Khatau Party was a pre-wedding Cocktail party in which we decided to go with the theme of mystical forest. We created several spaces - the main area with seating within a landscape of a 10,000 LED roses, the Games Area which was made with customised games within a Mirror Maze and a Food Area with seating in a Mystical Jungle. Among these spaces lit animals were present to contribute to the larger theme. Ěś AutoCad, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Rhino 3D Concept Design, Production drawings to Site Supervision

A larger than life crocodile marks the entryway for the guest as they arrive at the hotel on the pier by boat. RUCHIKA SHAH // SELECTED WORKS : PROFESSIONAL

KHATAU PARTY SET DESIGN

9 ft high perforated metal roses as cocktail tables in the midst of 10,000 led white roses . 58

Within the existing layout of the space, smaller pockets of seating were created for the guests to interact with one another as well as with the landscape and access the bars. The lighting on the building was changed to add to the overall theme and help set the mood. RUCHIKA SHAH // SELECTED WORKS : PROFESSIONAL

KHATAU PARTY SET DESIGN

Dan Flavin inspired Mirror Maze at the big fat Indian Wedding forms a gaming area. An array of games within the maze also includes a customized 40 pax foossball table for the bride & groom teams. 60

A surreal forest with over sized lit animals become part of the hotels landscape transforming the space entirely RUCHIKA SHAH // SELECTED WORKS : PROFESSIONAL

Material Explorations Fluid Boundaries - Cork | 2018 Invisible Cities - Light | 2019 Private Collection - Wood | 2016

Project: Fluid Boundaries - Cork Lab Location: Providence Rhode Island Academic: Grad RISD Year of the Project: 2018 In collaboration with Alia M. ̶ This project has been about exploring the versatility of cork. We tested the flexibility and developed on the “appealing to touch” aspect of the material. The 3-Dimensional module explorations not only serve the purpose of being decorative but also add to the acoustic insulation of a space. Carving away from a large block also lightens the piece. The “object” satisfies all the needs of the modern user – Adjustable, permeable and it appeals to the visual and tactile senses. ̶ AutoCad, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Rhino 3D, Vray CNC milling and Wood Workshop

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FLUID BOUNDARIES CORK LAB - MATERIAL BASED EXPLORATION

Final Exhibit - Sol Koffler Gallery 66

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FLUID BOUNDARIES CORK LAB - MATERIAL BASED EXPLORATION

Fluid Boundaries - Plan, Elevation and Side view

Fabrication Diagram from 1 block of Cork

A module of Fluid Boundaries RUCHIKA SHAH // SELECTED WORKS : ACADEMIC - GRAD

FLUID BOUNDARIES CORK LAB - MATERIAL BASED EXPLORATION

Form Study Model

Form Study Model 70

Flexibility Testing

Initial Prototype RUCHIKA SHAH // SELECTED WORKS : ACADEMIC - GRAD

FLUID BOUNDARIES CORK LAB - MATERIAL BASED EXPLORATION Properties of Cork:

Acoustic Insulation

Recyclable

Sustainable

Thermal Insulation

Fire Retardant

Elastic / Compressibility

Water Resistance

Fluid Boundaries

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Properties of the Product:

Transformable

Interactive

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Modular

Assembly Diagram

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

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FLUID BOUNDARIES CORK LAB - MATERIAL BASED EXPLORATION

Fluid Boundaries as part of a Museum / Exhibit The module that Fluid Boundaries comprises of can we multiplied to make its own formation and adjusted depending on the level of openness the space requires. Due to the qualities of Cork, it can be used indoors or outdoors. It can be used as a Desktop Divider in a workplace or a display/ seating stand in a museum or even an installation in a park.

Fluid Boundaries in an outdoor public space

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Project: Invisible Cities Projection Mapping Location: Providence, Rhode Island Academic: Grad RISD Year of the Project: 2019 In collaboration with Danni Y. ̶ Our narrative was inspired by one of Italo Calvino’s cities from Invisible City. It is our take on the story. It consists of 3 pivotal scenes - The forest, the City and the House. What we see is a person walking through a dense forest as he is slowly being lifted from the ground and above the clouds he discovers a City. He goes close to the city and within a house. Ultimately the story zooms back out to remind the viewer of the location of the house, within that floating city. ̶ Illustrator, Photoshop, Aftereffects, Rhino 3D, MadMapper, Cinema 4D

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INVISIBLE CITIES PROJECTION MAPPING

The Object to be projected on

Phase 1 - The Forest

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INVISIBLE CITIES PROJECTION MAPPING

Phase 2 - The City

Phase 3 - The House

https://vimeo.com/343835767

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Project: Private Collection 225 Location: 225 225 225 225 225 225Doha, 225 Qatar Professional: Rooshad Shroff A+D Year of the Project: 2016

225

FLUTED OAK WOOD

MIRROR MIRROR

Private Collection is a high-end chain of Mens footwear in Middle eastern countries. We had already designed one such store for them; However due to the increase in size of this store, we introduced a VIP room which is a semi private space in the center of the store. I worked on the layout and then developed the VIP Room. I also worked on the pattern for the embroidered wooden tiles and production drawings of the store post approval of design.

20 MM BRAS FLUTED OAK

MIRROR

CONNECTING ̶ MEMBER AutoCad, InDesign, Photoshop, Rhino 3D, Vray Concept Design to Production Drawings

BACKLIT

FLUTED OAK WOOD

ACKLIT AGE/DISPLAY

ASS SHELVES

SHOE STA

CKLIT ACRYLIC

ASS SHELVES

FLUTED O

ASS SHELVES

20 MM BRASS BOX SECTION

LEATHER LEATHER

50 MM BRASS SKIRTING

300

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PRIVATE COLLECTION MATERIAL EXPLORATION - RETAIL

Shoes display wall Marble Display top with brass edge and at the back, custom made wooden embroidered tiles - each of which have a unique pattern on them. 2 walls of 10’x 12’ clad with a customised artwork using different stitch types.

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PRIVATE COLLECTION MATERIAL EXPLORATION - RETAIL

Semi Private VIP Room 86

THE AU OBTAIN IS SHOW SPECIF AND MA

225

380

225

20 MM BRASS BOX SECTION FLUTED OAK WOOD

225

FLUTED OAK WOOD

225

MIRROR

225

MIRROR

BACKLIT IMAGE / DISPLAY

225

MIRROR

225

BACKLIT IMAGE/DISPLAY

225

FLUTED OAK WOOD

GLASS SHELVES

225

3980

CONNECTING MEMBER

SHOE STAND

225

BACKLIT ACRYLIC

225

GLASS SHELVES

FLUTED OAK WOOD

225

GLASS SHELVES

225

20 MM BRASS BOX SECTION

225

LEATHER TILE LEATHER TILE

225

50 MM BRASS SKIRTING

300

ELEVATION

1:30

REV DATE

STATUS

FOR I

STRUCTURE INDICATIVE AS NECESSARY OAK WOOD

ENTRANCE TO VIP ROOM

20 MM BOX SECTION

BACKLIT ACRYLIC

SHOE STANDS FLUTED OAK WOOD

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Construction Detail of entrance wall of the VIP Room

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URBAN INTERIORITY The Harbour Connect | 2018 The Agricultural Blend | 2016 Textures & Movement | 2015

Project: The Harbour Connect Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Academic: Grad RISD Year of the Project: 2018 ̶ The Harbor Connect is a product of a 4 weeks long studio which looks at literally, physically and emotionally being a connect between the city of Copenhagen and its people. The City’s current needs are strategically used as the programs (Food Courts, Co Working space and Children’s play area with ample public spaces) to attract people. It is designed to connect the people from the bridge to the promenade or harbor bath and vice versa. ̶ AutoCad, InDesign, Photoshop, Rhino 3D

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THE HARBOUR CONNECT ADAPTIVE REUSE - COMMERCIAL

Program

Upper Level Plan 92

m Relation

Circulation

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Section A - Connection to the Bridge

Section B - Section through Restaurant, Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Play-area and Co-working Space

Section C - Section through Decks oriented facing the Canal 94

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View from bridge

Multi-purpose open grounds 96

Entrance skylight

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inner courtyard RUCHIKA SHAH // SELECTED WORKS : ACADEMIC - GRAD

Project: The Agricultural Blend Location: Dugad, Mumbai Academic: Undergrad KRVIA Year of the Project: 2015 Ěś This thesis concentrates on the community of Dugad and comes to their aid by providing a space that adapts to become the alternate. For instance, it looks at the readaptation of usable space to provide a setup for a large dairy farm lab. It aims at creating their very own brand which will further help them economically. It also opens up the community to the passersby and attract more people to it in an attempt to spread awareness of the community, help public experience farming hands on. Ěś AutoCad, InDesign, Photoshop, Sketchup, Vray

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THE AGRICULTURAL BLEND DESIGN DISSERTATION

This brochure/map distributed to each â&#x20AC;&#x153;visitorâ&#x20AC;? of the The Agricultural Blend, aims at helping to orient the viewer as to where he enters, what programs and facilities are available in the structure, what are the possible access points and modes of transport to arrive here and finally where the toilets are located. It also provides additional information about the project along with everything it offers.

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Existing Access Node Diagram

Design Diagram

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First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan 102

PROGRAMS: 1. Rice Mill 2. Dairy Farm 3. Workshops 4. Markets 5. Exhibition Space 6. CrÃ¨che 7. Cafe 8. Multipurpose Hall 9. Library 10. Bus Stop 11. Parking 12. Farms

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Street Side Elevation - Bus Stop, Bicycle Parking and Weekly Market Shed

Section A-A - Section through Stores, Farmlands and Parking

Section B-B - Section through Multi-purpose Hall, Inner Courtyard and Workshops

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View from the Entrance Area - On the day of a Weekly Market

View of the Agro-tourism farmland & Cow Grazing Land 106

View of the Hawkers Zone

View of the courtyard from the upper level

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Project: Tourist Information Center Location: Van Vihar, Bhopal Academic: Undergrad KRVIA Year of the Project: 2014 Ěś Water is used as a prominent element across the structure. The building is deliberately placed along the natural flow of the water on site. Water being a versatile element is used in various ways through the building to make a visitor conscious about his surroundings. It is used in a reflective pool; on either side of the stairs to isolate the passer by as he actively hears the water flow, used above a passage to light up the space and it is also used to step over it to enhance the user experience. Ěś AutoCad, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketchup, Vray

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Section through Library, Office and Multi-purpose Hall

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Axonometric depicting the Water elements across the Project 110

corridor space? waterbody above illuminates path underneath. slows walking pace Semi open/ open corridor space

corridor under, lit by water above Reflective pool stretching inward & outward â&#x20AC;&#x153;bringing in the skyâ&#x20AC;?

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Diagrammatic ideas for using water as a design element RUCHIKA SHAH // SELECTED WORKS : ACADEMIC - UNDERGRAD

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Section A-A

Section B-B 112

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Site Plan 114

Top view of Model

Side view of Model RUCHIKA SHAH // SELECTED WORKS : ACADEMIC - UNDERGRAD

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Walking path detail - Inner Courtyard

Plinth beam as seating detail - Bus St

Angled Wall Detail - Exhibition Gallery

Retaining Wall and Gutter detail

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Beam seating and Reflection pool detail - Library

Sloping Roof Gutter detail - Classroom / Office

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Ruchika Shah Architect, Interior Architect Instagram: ruchiks13 rshah@risd.edu