SAACHI PADUBIDRI ARCHITECT (M.Arch) PORTFOLIO 2016
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COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDING
The brief for this project was to put forward a proposal for an office building in the commercial hub of the city of Mumbai. The area of the project was approximately 50000 sq. ft. The clients brief was to accommodate a car showroom on the ground floor with six office floors above. The aspiration taken forward by the architectural team to design the commercial office space was to maximize the synergy between the outdoor an indoor spaces. Elevated courtyards within the building, double height lobbies with lounge experience, landscape elements penetrating within the enclosed office structure and skylights were some of the elements used to design and develop the office building proposed.
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Terrace floor plan
MUMBAI, INDIA
Ground floor plan
Sixth floor plan
COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDING
Typical floor plan
Being a commercial hub the preference for the faรงade material chosen was glass. The design team took it upon as a challenge to break the monotony of the material being used. The concept undertaken thus was to rip the faรงade of its layer of skin to expose the skeleton (structural system ) of the building gradually.
MUMBAI, INDIA
COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDING
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DIAMOND BAZAARS — USER ADAPTIBILITY AND OUTDOOR COMFORT
Analysis of environmental parameters affecting the diamond bazaar
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This design application caters for these requirements with its shaded bazaar streets and movable fabric members that can be adapted to users’ individual requirements and needs.
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Protection from direct sun and rain and provision of good daylighting are important considerations for the functioning of the diamond bazaars.
In this climate, airflow is another important factor on pedestrian comfort throughout the year which has been incorporated into the design. The porous nature of the side walls will ensure uninhibited air movement. The diamond merchants are the key actors on whom the effect of each design strategy was considered. Materials were studied in detail in relation to environmental design requirements, flexibility and architectural quality.
Conceptual design for the diamond bazaar roof structure
The project has focused on the development of a module around which various outdoor spaces can achieve comfortable conditions and improved usability in hot and humid climates.
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road network market area pedestrian access
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residential units semi enclosed workspaces open green area
Conceptual design for the end nodes of the diamond bazaar
Site plan
compound wall
MUMBAI, INDIA
4M
The project aims to enhance an existing diamond bazaar in the city of Mumbai, by improving the conditions of the space environmentally as well as architecturally.
DIAMOND BAZAARS—USER ADAPTIBILITY AND OUTDOOR COMFORT
The rapid urbanization of Mumbai has resulted in the loss of traditional and cultural philosophy of an open bazaar.
The main conclusions drawn from this dissertation are: The design proposal is a module for the bazaars in Mumbai which can be implemented all over the city Amalgamation of fixed and adaptable members makes it convenient to modulate the structure as per specific site and user requirements This proposal will help improve open spaces while increasing their usage in the city of Mumbai
Aerial view of design proposal for the diamond bazaar
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1396 lux 1.5 - 2.0m/s
PET=30°C Paver blocks Concrete S.T= 28.7°
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1.0 - 1.5m/s
PET=36.5°C
Asphalt S.T= 27.8°C
Final design proposal
Elevation
MUMBAI, INDIA
Aerial view of the entire site shows the relationship between the existing site context and the final design of the diamond bazaar.
DIAMOND BAZAARS—USER ADAPTIBILITY AND OUTDOOR COMFORT
The illustrations show the application of the design on the existing site – Malad Diamond Bazaar. The views indicate the colours of the roof structure in the design proposal along with the movements during different seasons the city is accustomed too.
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INTERGRATION AND LAYERING OF PUBLIC FUNCTIONS FOR A TRANSPORT HUB
Elevation 01
Since the railway station and the depot at Mumbai Central are opposite one another the magnitude of people passing through them during the peak hours is immense. This gives an opportunity to understand the need of creating a space which allows the various city functions to be layered in a manner to work without causing any hindrance to one another. Thus, from the various site analysis prepared, the Mumbai Central precinct was the site preferred to analyse further and work with.
Elevation 02
Elevation 03
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Final plan
Elevation 04
MUMBAI CENTRAL STATION AND STATE TRANSPORT BUS DEPOT , INDIA
Aerial view of design of transport hub
INTERGRATION AND LAYERING OF PUBLIC FUNCTIONS FOR A TRANSPORT HUB
Mumbai a city of constant movement of people. The most common layered precinct within a city is near a transport terminal. Various functions come together to try and benefit from one another. These layered functions within the bounds of a transport terminal work as parasites on the terminal, thus cramping into their space as well as their workability. Transport terminals in Mumbai, therefore are the most important and vital component for the immaculate functioning of the city. These terminals witness the flow of the entire gamut of Mumbai’s population from the lowest to the highest strata of society. The precinct within which the two terminals lie is not only a transport hub but also consists of various other city functions like commercial spaces, office spaces, public spaces, cultural spaces, residential spaces etc. Therefore, culmination of all of the above city functions creates an interesting example to showcase a layered city prototype.
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PULAK TOWNSHIP — LANDSCAPE DESIGN
The project assigned was a Township in Indore that spread across an area of 100 acres. It was a residential complex with similar pattern of concrete blocks as houses. The brief given was to design landscape within the site as well as the open pockets that were reserved for green spaces. As the entire site looked like a concrete jungle it was important to accentuate these spaces in order to provide enough recreational area along with breaking the existing monotony.
The design played with levels in these green spaces so as to break away from the uniformity and to allow vertical movement. Elements for viewing were designed along the roads and large arcades were made for the pedestrians to walk through along the back. Some of these open pockets were landscaped only to create an iconic structure. This was mainly done as the areas allotted for landscaping were extremely irregular in shape and some were very small in size to create in space for leisure. These iconic elements even though not functional followed the brief of being green pockets.
INDORE, INDIA
The design options for the landscaping varied from functional use to monumental structures for observation.
PULAK TOWNSHIP—LANDSCAPE DESIGN
The building typologies on site ranged between row house to apartment blocks thus it was important for the team to understand the diverse nature of people living within the township.
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GAURIPADA AND KALA LAKE — SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
The proposal includes a cohesive effort to enhance the quality of environment impact of the surrounding development and improve the experience of its users. This includes rejuvenation of the lakes, defining their fringe, natural remedial measures to avoid pollution of lake water, use of eco-friendly materials and native plant species, establishing experience zones and oases which provide improved physical environments and deeper understanding of our responsibility towards the lake and its eco-system. The design strategies developed by the team gave utmost importance to the location and the fabric of the site the lakes were located in.
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MUMBAI, INDIA
The design solutions are non-intrusive so as to maintain the social and cultural significance of the lakes to the residents.
GAURIPADA AND KALA LAKE—SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
The brief for this project was to put forward a proposal addressing the environmental problems that the lakes are facing due to the irresponsible dumping of wastes, sewage discharge, heavy siltation, immersion of idols during festivals causing severe water pollution and to devise a methodology, to connect the lake and its surroundings with the people so as to maintain the sanctity of the lakes, through green development.
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HERITAGE PRECINCT REDEVELOPMENT — EXCHANGE PROGRAM
The international exchange program between Kamala Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for architecture and the Bern University for applied sciences had its first leg conducted in Mumbai, India
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The two week exchange was designed to study and analyze the Bandra gaothan for its old structures in comparison to the new fast growing development engulfing it. The groups of two were made to study the existing old Portuguese houses and their functioning with one another which has been prevalent for years.
The first scenario was that of population explosion. In this case we considered allowing the fast growing development to combine within the precinct. The second scenario was a sustainable and healthy oasis that completely barricaded the excessive growth around the site. Lastly ,the third scenario was that of creating green islands within the precinct as well as allowing changes and some amount of urbanization on the fringes of the site. The conclusions drawn from these three scenarios were that a balanced strategy for restoration and development will be the only way of saving as well as restoring the heritage precinct.
Scenario 01
Scenario 02
Scenario 03
Population explosion
Healthy and sustainable oasis
Green islands
BANDRA GAOTHAN, MUMBAI, INDIA
It was important to realize that the basic fabric of the village had to remain untouched. We strategized three extreme scenarios for the site with help of models and graphical collages.
HERITAGE PRECINCT REDEVELOPMENT
As Bandra gaothan is a heritage precinct it was essential to understand the rules for designing within the site given.
The second leg of the exchange program was held in Switzerland, Bern. The program was designed to study a winery at Weinfelden, Bachtobel. Being an eight generation, the owner had very specific requirements for the redevelopment of the site. The brief was to provide programs that would facilitate tourist influx as well as all some permanent residents within the complex. It was also mentioned that a varied range of the kind of people should be catered for. Which hence included luxury along with functionality of space.
The target groups we looked into were young self employed individuals, families and an old married couple. All with individual tastes and functions to cater to. The design strategy was to make minimal structural changes while allowing the interiors to be as flexible as possible so as to easily interchange programs.
Ground floor plan
Elevation 01
Design elements were introduces considering the heritage criterions of the precinct. Additional skylights, light wells were added to enhance the light and ventilation quality within the structures. Special attention was given to the play of light during designing.
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Elevation 02
First floor plan
BACHTOBEL WINERY, WEINFELDEN, SWITZERLAND
A series of permutation combinations were followed here after to understand the most suitable families to live in co ordinance with one another.
HERITAGE PRECINCT REDEVELOPMENT
Our team looked at three distinct scenarios keeping in mind target groups given to us by the client.
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