Prorfolio sachin daga by Sachin Daga

SACHIN DAGA ARCHITECT / URBAN DESIGNER W A S H I N G T O N U N I V E R S I T Y I N S T. L O U I S

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Index 01. Re-Imagining SF Waterfront 02. India-ITME Exhibition & Convention Center 03. Student Living at IIT Bombay 04. CIDCO Exhibition & Convention Center 05. De-Anza Mixed Use Development 06. SPiN San Francisco 07. Central Library - IIT Bombay 08. Paintings & Travel Sketches

HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ADAPTIVE REUSE FOR OUTDOOR ART PARK

WETLAND MARINE WILDLIFE PARK FOR EDUCATIONAL & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

RE-IMAGINING SF WAT E R F R O N T

ADAPTIVE RESUE FOR ART AND CULTURAL SPACES

SCHOOL, PLAYGROUND AND COMMUNITY CENTER

Site for the proposed mix-use development along the bay area, close to downtown provides and unique opportunity to explore the possibilities for ideal 21st century urban living and address issues which are crucial to the cities future

VIBRANT AND ACTIVE PUBLIC LIFE ALONNG THE STREETS

PERFORMANCE SPACE AND WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES

POTENTIAL SITE TO ADAOPT SIMILAR DEVELOPMENT MODEL

RECRAETIONAL WATER SPORTS TO MAXAMIZE USE OF WATERFRONT

RETAINING AND INTEGRARING EXISTING CITY FABRIC RECONSTRUCTION AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING PIER FOR COMMERCIAL SHIPING AND RECREATIONAL BOATING

MASTER PLAN

Creative adaptive reuse of old industrial buildings by physically fusing it with new development

This provides a great opportunity to recreate coastal wetlands which serves multiple ecological functions and helps in sustaining urban biodiversity

Reconstruction of shoreline based on old liquefaction line makes development safer against natural disasters as well as provides an opportunity to extend water edge in order to make it accessible to larger number of people

LIVING SPACE FOR

26,000 PEOPLE

WORKING SPACE FOR

35,200 PEOPLE

@ 215 PEOPLE PER ACRE AREA / PROGRAM 12,285,727 SQFT / 282 ACRES / 0.44 SQMI SITE AREA 17,151,000 SQFT TOTAL BUILT-UP AREA 330,000 SQFT 995,000 SQFT 691,000 SQFT 910,000 SQFT 340,000 SQFT 80,000 SQFT

Restructured public transit, clubbed with extensive bike and pedestrian network helps in reducing dependence on automobile Productive courtyards and inter-building spaces serves three main functions ie waste management, food production and urban biodiversity hot spots

Local watershed management and rainwater harvesting greatly reduces dependency on external water sources and makes development water positive

Pedestrian friendly environment created by street hierarchy with pedestrian priority and wide sidewalks with social public spaces organized along it

High value space along the bay periphery supports the infrastructural cost of the development and provides an opportunity to create high density , low value commercial and residential formidable and lower middle class for whom, the city has become un affordable

Celebrating cities industrial past by converting certain important elements in to large neighborhood parks is also a way to connect development to the past while preparing for sustainable future

COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL (MIX USE WITH RETAIL)

4,110,000 SQFT

New development ensures very strong physical and visual connect with old neighborhood and city by connecting it with additional streets and shaping physical volumes to enhance pedestrian and visual access to the bay

RESIDENTIAL RSIDENTIAL (MIX USE WITH RETAIL)

9,695,000 SQFT

RETAIL CIVIC AND AMENITIES LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (GREEN) SPECIAL USE (EXHIBITION + EVENTS)

Right mix of program ensures ideal ration of residences and jobs, providing an opportunity for the people to live and work in same neighborhood withing walking or biking distance laying the foundation for automobile free and self-sustaining neighborhood

SEA LEVEL RISE

Spread over 282 acres along the bay this is an attempt to maximize the potential of the site and development for the maximum benefit of the city and provide best possible urban living experience to the people who are living and working here. There are seven focus areas where potential can be maximized: Density, open/ public spaces, water edge, water and food, transit and walk-ability, climate and ecology, sea level rise. Being close to bay, water has become one of the most crucial element in design as a resource and climatic component. Extensive site analysis has helped understanding city and capture its unique character which makes such vibrant and lively place. There was conscious effort to implement these principles into design so not to lose the soul of the city while making transition onto 21st century. This is an idea experiment to develop a precedent which responds to the future challenges [Socio-economic and environmental] and metamorphosis-ed itself into a resilient sustainable development based on a robust framework.

FLOOD LEVEL IN 2100 @ 06’ FLOOD LVL IN 2100 @ 06’

EXISTING SHORE LINE RECONSTRUCTED SHORE LINE

RECONSTRUCTED SHORELINE FOR PROTECTION FROM SEA LEVEL RISE

2020-3’ 2050-4’ 2100-6’ 2100-8’

Reconstruction of shore line 2100-8’

2014_00’ RISE

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2020_03’ RISE 2050_04’ RISE 2100_06’ RISE LIQUEFACTION LINE

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01. Diagram shows restructuring of site beyond liquefaction line to stabilize soil and site perimeter against flood and earthquake 02. Maximum sea level rise in 21st century and safeguard measure against it if we want to continue living by the water 03. Timeline and sea level rise from year 2014 to year 2100

SITE SECTION

POTRERO HILL

EXISTING FABRIC INTEGRATION FREEWAY 280-SUBTERRANEAN INTEGRATION COMMERCIAL OFFICES RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTIVE COURTYARD WALKING NETWORK COMMERCIAL OFFICE AND MIXED USE RETAIL ROAD NETWORK INTEGRATED WITH ECOLOGICAL NETWORK HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND INTEGRATION PRODUCTIVE COURTYARD PARKING AND SERVICES ART & CULTURE/RETAIL ADAPTIVE REUSE

WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES

PEDESTRIAN NETWORK

FRAMEWORK SYSTEMS DE-CONSTRUCTED

ROAD NETWORK: Hierarchy of the various roads has been created while maintaining the main spine. The focus is on pedestrian and shared streets while its been deigned for discouraging driving withing the site. Major streets has been connected with old city fabric to merge the development with the city.

WATER HARVESTING & NETWORK: Enough water is collected on site by local watershed management to ensure the development is water positive. Storm-water system is integrated with infrastructure on site for multilevel cleaning and water harvesting.

ECOLOGICAL NETWORK & URBAN BIODIVERSITY: Development supports bay biodiversity which overlaps with land biodiversity which happens in series of courtyards which are interlinked with each other, the bay wetlands on one side and existing city green spaces on other side

GREEN NETWORK AND PRODUCTIVE COURTYARDS: Productive courtyards are divided into three main categories of food production, Waste management and biodiversity. These three components are supporting each other and is connected by network of storm-water system integrated with road network throughout the site.

PEDESTRIAN NETWORK: Pedestrian streets forms primary access while vehicular streets serves are primarily reserved for service and emergencies. Pedestrian streets also integrates old city fabric to with bay area and waterfront with majority of social and cultural activities taking place on these streets

CREATING PUBLIC SPACES NETWORK: Instead of being centralized, linear public spaces happen throughout the site along pedestrian streets in close proximity with living and working spaces for maximizing its use. These spaces are connected with waterfront creating network of spaces for social interaction and cultural activities.

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COMMUNITY FARMS+WASTE & STORM WATER MANAGEMENT Community Farms provide supply of locally grown fresh food reducing dependence on external sources and community participation for healthier social bonds among community members. Courtyards: waste management and rainwater harvesting are two critical functions of connected courtyards to achieve potable water sufficiency for drinking food production needs.

Active streets and public life is the most critical aspect to create friendly, safe and vibrant community. Uses and functions are distributed and connecting network is designed to ensure active public life throughout neighborhood all the time

RECREATION + WILD LIFE + RAIN WATER MANAGEMENT Network of preserves throughout site is curated as a multi-functional ecological network providing recreational, educational services and important ecological services such as storm water management, flood control and habitat for wildlife

ACTIVE PUBLIC SPACE + SHOPPING+ CONVENIENCE

MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORT + PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY STREETS Transportation focus is to discourage people from using vehicle using cars by making all functions easily accessible by walking or biking and making streets safer and pedestrian friendly with active public life

GREEN ROOF + SOLAR POWER Green roof provide for urban farming space as well as helps in rain water management & reducing thermal mass of the building which saves on energy consumption.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL WELLNESS Street network is designed to be pedestrian friendly with pedestrian only street and green network throughout neighborhood provide ample opportunities for mental wellness

PERFORMANCES + CONCERTS + ART SHOWS Historic preservation and adaptive reuse connect new development to the history of space and provide sense of connection

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COMMERCIAL / OFFICES

ADAPTIVE REUSE + INTEGRATION

HISTORIC PRESERVATION

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01. PUBLIC SPACE: Interconnected public spaces are the heart of the project. The main public space combine multiple components such as the old warehouse, new addition to warehouse, surrounding new buildings, open space on pier and the water front with addition of series of green spaces to create this multifaceted, multiuse public area which bring immance value to the development with its flexibility, variety, functions and adaptability. 02. Framework explains the integration of various layers of different system that work together to channel an maintain development as envisioned. Various layers come together along with the design guidelines create framework for the robust development to ensure socially vibrant and economically viable development along the bay area in 21st century.

01. Public space along building 02. Third space[restaurants, cafe, art galleries] with office above 03. Third space[restaurants, cafe, art galleries] with residences above 04. Productive Courtyards 05. Third space[restaurants, cafe, art galleries] with office above 06. Public space with possibility of variety of activities 07. Existing reminiscent of the old industrial infrastructure 08. Existing Buildings 09, New multi-purpose building fused with existing buildings, cultural building, artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lofts, wetlands and urban biodiversity 13. Pedestrian access to bay 14. Canal

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RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL + RETAIL (MIX USE) COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL + RETAIL (MIX USE) RETAIL CIVIC AND AMENITIES LIGHT INDUSTRIES (GREEN) SPECIAL USE (EXHIBITION + EVENTS) BUILDING USE PLAN

01. Figure Ground: Figure ground shows the fluid and interconnected nature of ground level despite high density of the project. Its important to retain significant historic buildings by adaptive reuse and establish harmony between old and new development. It Also exhibit varied scale and mix of buildings which creates exciting opportunities for human interaction with surrounding. 02. Building Use: One of the most critical aspect of development and planning, primary building uses are planned to create diversity of functions at building, block and project level. Balanced mixed ensures that the buildings, parts of blocks and public spaces are occupied with people for most of the time and pedestrian network is operational to create live and safer environment for users. 03: Phasing: Phase 01 adaptive reuse of old building and integration of new building with newly created public spaces and venus and recreation activities along waterfront which includes strategy that will jump-start the development and bring people to the site. Subsequent phases include high value along waterfront, development along transit corridor and finally bridging the barrier and unifying it with city on western edge.

PHASE I PHASE II PHASE III PHASE IV BUILDING USE PLAN

U N D E R S TA N D I N G S PAT I A L R E L AT I O N S H I P Waterfront creates the main public space as well as termination for the linear public space in the site. It also host the maximum density of the tall buildings to maximize the potential of the waterfront

Existing fabric of the city is integrated with new development by built form. Strong pedestrian and visual access is created to have easy access to the waterfront, both physically and visually.

Main spine connects variety of public and semipublic spaces which flows in each other seamlessly where as the boundaries are defined by visual and psychological barriers than physical ones

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PRESERVE REUSE/INTEGRATE

CELEBRATE INFILTRATE

PROTECT COLONIZE

Value With the bay

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01. With adjoining event venues and network connecting to parks, The canal with its leisure waterfront activities becomes one of the most important public areas in the project 02. Ground Level street view shows interaction between built spaces and public spaces with green framework and transparency across site.

03. Typical street view showing the diverse massing with ground level transparency and interaction between built spaces and series of public space network. 04. Massing and corresponding density create critical mass and opportunities for non-conventional public space at the same time generating newer spaces for views and vistas to take advantage of sea on one side and hill on other. 05. Typical intersection shows confluence of open, semi-open and enclosed public and semipublic spaces, interaction areas along pedestrian network and integration of rainwater harvesting network with infrastructure.

INDIA ITME - EXHIBITION AND CONVENTION CENTER

SUMMARY: India ITME Society with Gujarat International Financial-Tech City is in the process of developing Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest exhibition and convention center complex to cater ever-growing demand of large scale permanent exhibition and convention venues as well as ITME societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own requirement for exhibition which occur multiple times per year. Exhibition Complex is located in newly developed smart city in between Gardhinagar and Ahmedabad which intend to become financial and technology hub in the wave of new cities being developed by Govt. of India. The design is based on principles walkability and human comfort. Site is integrated with covered walkways with seamless connectivity between various areas within site as well as parking garage, metro station and public bus transit route. AREA: 1,937,500 SF COST: $ 92,000,000 LOCATION: GIFT City, Gujarat, India YEAR/STATUS: 2012-13 (Under Approval)

Location:

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Proposed Landscaped Park

Multilevel Car Park (4000 car capacity) proposed as a part of GIFT master plan to support parking requirements of Exhibition Center and other surrounding buildings

Proposed India ITME Tower with viewing gallery, restaurants and office spaces

Convention center and Cultural center located in close proximity to commercial buildings of GIFT

Modular exhibition halls along with supporting service block

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Business center located centrally yet easily accessible from MLP and Metro station 01

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Proposed Metro Station for GIFT connecting to the city

Multilevel Exhibition halls

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MASTER PLAN 01. Exhibition hall (8 Mts Clear) 01a. Exhibition Hall (6 Mts Clear) 02. Entrance/Urban Plaza 03. Multipurpose Exhibition 04. I-ITME Exhibition Hall (12 Mts) 05. Business Center 06. Metro Station

07. Parking Garage-IV 08. Service Access & Site Utilities 09. Open/ Landscape Area 10. Registration Bldg./ Multipurpose Hall 11. ITME Office Tower 12. Convention & Cultural Center 13. Covered Walkway

Despite the large scale utiliterian nature of exhibition halls which occupies most of the site and area in project, the spaces are organize and scaled for human scale and experience. The complex in integrated with a covered walkway and lined with public spaces and plazas, food courts and gardens. Integration of parking and public transport provides seamless connectivity with complex.

01. Large exhibition halls with its interconnected nature provides uninterrupted and flexible exhibition space which is ideal for large scale industrial and manufacturing exhibitions. Urban plaza created by placement and massing acts as entry and gathering space for large number of visitors. Front of the building is designed to be pedestrian plaza with restaurant, cafes and other public amenities. This helps in keeping street alive and active. 02. Main access street is designed to receive large number of visitors. Various modes of traffic are separated for ease circulation with focus on pedestrians and public transit with dedicated drop -off zones for buses and pedestrian walkways with bike lanes

01 The vehicle counts according to the surveys required a large number of drop of bays for private vehicles and public transport buses

The streetscape edge has been designed to accommodate the utilities running below it . Adequate space has been provided for columns of a skywalk if required in the future.

Number of vehicular drop off (private) = 12 bays Number of vehicular drop off (taxi) = 6 bays + Taxi staging area in adjacent MLP Number of Bus drop off = 18 bays

The site has been designed with 39 % tree cover to provide a comfortable pedestrian walking environment in the hot and dry climate of Ahmedabad Convention center and Cultural center located in close proximity to commercial buildings of GIFT

Curb cuts have been provided throughout the site to provide maximum accessibility Additional medians have been provided to accommodate more bus bays required only during large exhibitions

Service Road 7.5 M wide

Bus lane 3.5M

Streetscape Utilities 5.5 M

Walkway + cycle track 5.0 M

Tree Bed 2M

Multi- functional Service/ Emergency drive 7.5M

01. Through connectivity across site which provided alternate access from rear side which can be used for separate exhibitions. Plaza provides spillover spaces for two exhibition halls. 02. The space between entry hall and exhibition center acts as a main landing area which is connected to urban plaza, garage and metro station. The semi-covered nature and various active and passive strategies for cooling makes it a comfortable public space. 03. Sidewalk is designed as pedestrian plaza with cafe and restaurants for active public life in exhibition center.

S H A D O W A N A LY S I S

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THERMAL COMFORT STUDIES

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WARM + DRY

HOT + DRY

- Exposed thermal mass - Night time purge ventilation - Least requirement of shading

- Cooling required - Wind barriers/ Coolers / hydrator - Evaporative cooling - Humidifying Screens - Roof insulation - Shading required

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HOT + HUMID

HOT + DRY

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Temperature (Max) Temperature (Min) Diurnal Range Decrease In Range Comfort Range

COMFORT STUDY FOR OUTDOOR SPACES

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NATURAL VENTILATION

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APPLICATION OF PASSIVE STRATEGIES

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Shading Overhangs

Evaporative Cooling

Rainwater harvesting & shading devices Shading Screen Devices

MODULAR SYSTEM TRUSS ARRANGEMENT

TRAFFIC CORRIDOR

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EXHIBITION HALL

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SERVICE BLOCK STRUCTURAL GRID AT 12M C/C SPACING

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01. Exhibition hall-01 02. Exhibition hall-02 03. Exhibition hall-03 04. Service Block 05. Registration Bldg. 06. Internal Plaza 07. Entrance/Urban Plaza 08. Service Access 09. Site Services 10. Walkway / Public Space 11. Parking Garage

TRUSS ARRANGEMENT

STRUCTURAL GRID AT 12M C/C SPACING

ADDITION OF SERVICE BLOCK

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EXHIBITION HALL 01 & 02

E X H I B I T I O N H A L L O R G A N I Z AT I O N 01. Main exhibition halls are designed with modular steel framework system to provide economy at scale and required flexibility. Halls are equipped with service and utility bays on sides and in center at 3 different levels. 02. Site section along main exhibition hall, Urban plaza, Entry building and Garage 03. Site massing overview.

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01. Signature ITME Society exhibition tower with offices and viewing galleries overlooking exhibition and convention center. 02. Signature exhibition structure inspired by ancient architecture of Gujarat stepwells 03. Entry building, covered courtyard is assembly place connected to main walkway and urban plaza 04. Convention center is designed to support exhibitions is equipped with auditorium, conference and meeting halls.

S T U D E N T L I V I N G AT I I T B O M B AY IIT Bombay is one of the most reputed university in India. This addition to student housing is so far one of the biggest additions and a different from piecemeal approach which was prevalent so far. This provides with incredible opportunities for social experimentation in this typology. The whole building acts like a giant colony accommodating 2000 students. Smaller volume modules interlocks with each other to create continuous maze of semi-open and open space which breeds social and creative interactions among few of the brightest minds in the world. Precisely what a institution like IIT needs. Area: 500,000 sf Cost: $40,000,000 Location: IIT Powai, Mumbai, India Status: Under Construction

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SITE PLAN 01. Masterplan with ground level plaza plan shows the massing intent and design philosophy by opening up spaces for formal and informal social activities and creating a theme in and design language which continues throughout the building.

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02. Volumetric Study: Use of basic module to explore various volumetric possibilities. The evolved form is based on the technological advances and parametric studies for local climate with central concept of interactive space design.

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01. Court Placement of ground floor functions like mess, gymnasium, entrance lobby, etc. Identification of internal yards

02. Ensuring that all 3 courtyards are connected at the ground level and are well connected to the outside of the building complex

03. Retaining the existing stream and integrating it as an important part of landscape design as well as use it as a catchment area for site rainwater runoff. Use check-dam to stop water from flowing into the lake so as to retain water on site at all times

04. Identify vehicular and pedestrian access as two separate entities that do not cross each other. Location of service cores and vertical access points indicated in red

EVOLUTION OF BUILT FORM The form is evolved with fundamental principle of interactive space keeping site constrains in mind. Natural feature like stream and vegetation guides the creation of courtyards at lower level. Space follows basic urban design principles for visual and physical connectivity, diversity and distribution of basic functions throughout the building, relative human scale sense of safe place with the porous design.

05. Distribution of amenities (red) with respect to rooms (yellow). Functions like music room, council room, computer room, cafe, etc. have been provided at 5,6,7 th floor levels so as to be easily accessible from both lower and higher rooms

06. Though the built form is one, functionally the building is divided into two separate hostels which are easier to manage and maintain.

07. Fragmented building mass which has been designed to decentralize the building mass into smaller and more visually appealing and relatable parts.

08. Massing buildup up to 6th floor level indicates a more relatable scale to the human being as opposed to a massive and continuous skyscraper type structure.

09. Section through building mass at this stage shows relatability with neighboring structures

10. Most rooms enjoy an excellent view of both Vihar and Powai lakes and the IIT Bombay campus. Rooms that face each other have a minimum of 30 meters between them and they overlook the courtyard in which maximum possible trees have been retained.

Dealing with challenge of hot and humid climate of Mumbai, Design is takes advantage of thick vegetation in vicinity and volumes are designed to trap the cool wind and force it through the space using voids designed throughout space. Volumes are designed to prevent majority of living spaces from direct sun exposure and keep courtyard shaded. Sustainability feature such as rainwater harvesting, passive cooling, solar energy and active practices like local and sustainable material sourcing makes this project energy efficient helps in achieving green building certification

11. Height of building blocks has been incrementally planned as indicated with the purple arrows so as to catch the predominant southwest breeze throughout the year hence ensuring ample natural ventilation in all rooms and corridors.

01. Aerial view showing overall massing which shows the rhythm of open, semi-open public spaces with different scale and nature. 02.Longitudional Section - primary public/ common spaces at lower level with visual and physical connectivity across lower level the way courtyards are fused together to create one big common public space. 03. Basic building block, a student living unit with visual connection to lake or courtyard, designed to block direct sun at the same time light shelfs helps to take advantage of indirect sunlight.

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c. Upper floors, with its lean massing creates opportunities for common spaces at upper level on terrace spaces balancing the social spaces created at lower level.

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FLOOR PLAN & STRUCTURAL FRAMEWORK b. Intermediate floors primarily accommodates living spaces which gives ample privacy to residents and are designed with smaller common areas where one can socialize and unwind

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01. Floor plans shows that how spatial and experiential variation is achieved by distribution of function and spaces at various levels 02. Basic structural grid revolves around the living unit and is repeated to achieve the modular framework, ease of construction and economical construction. 03. Structural framing explored in three dimensions to test the possibilities for cantilevers and long spans given the limitations of the rcc framework.

a. First floor acts as a catalyst for social interaction with all the formal common facilities like dining and health, and informal space with central courtyard, it creates opportunities for

01. The site is situated in high vegetation zone. To minimize the construction impact, the structure built inside -out with precast components to minimize site disturbance 02. The openness of lower floors percolates through built and open spaces creating vibrant social space for interaction and sharing ideas. Courtyards are shaded and provide surrounding rooms with view. 03. The most prominent site feature is a natural stream which has been restored and converted into a social gathering space in central courtyard. 04. Voids or smaller open spaces for easy access have been created through structure as smaller meeting spaces. It also helps in circulating cooler wind throughout structure and provide lake and courtyard view

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One of the primary goal of the project is to be environmentally sustainable and reduce energy consumption. Various climatic studies for solar and wind helped in volumetric analysis and massing to ensure that the spaces achieve comfort conditions with minimal use of cooling. Based on analysis and data available, various design measures like self shading, trapping cooler wind using volumes, natural compression, thermal mass, reflective surfaces and vegetation are implemented. This helped in project achieving GRIHA 4 star rating (Equivalent of LEED gold) in united states.

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01 01. View from main access road. Volume of the building is broken in a way to create relatable human scale at every level. 02. Aerial view shows terraces that are created as a result of strategic massing acts as social interaction spaces at upper level. 03. View of courtyard from one of the voids which also acts as smaller meeting and interaction space. These void spaces are spread throughout the building creating multiple opportunities for casual interactions.

CIDCO EXHIBITION & CONVENTION CENTRE

Navi Mumbai

SUMMARY: Navi Mumbai has been growing rapidly sister city to Mumbai since its inception. The exhibition and convention center has been conceived to respond cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing need for a world-class venue for conventions and exhibitions. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s located on strategic location along the important corridor, which connects Mumbai to Pune Via Navi Mumbai. The facility consists of air-conditioned exhibition hall are designed for flexibility and comfort which can be used as single space or can be divided in to small parts depending on need and connected to outdoor exhibition space for increased capacity. State of art convention center with 900 seat auditorium, meeting and conference halls is design to support large exhibitions and conventions. Large capacity food court can handle the pressure of full capacity exhibitions and public events. Cutting edge technology in steel structure is used to achieve large spans for space and flexibility

AREA: 240,000 SF COST: $ 30,000,000 LOCATION: New Mumbai, India STATUS: Complete

KEY NOTES 01 Main Public Entrance 02 Parking 03 Exhibition Entry 04 Handicapped Entrance 05 Ticketing Block 06 Exhibition Hall 07 Entry Block 08 Service Block 09 Grand Entrance 10 Central Facility Zone 11 Central Hall 12 Entry Block 13 Entrance Road 14 Entry Block 15 Exhibition hall 16 Service Block 17 Pedestrian Entry 18 Food court1 19 Open Exhibition Ground 20 Walkways 22 Auto & Taxi Stand 23 VIP Entry 24 Green Belt

MASTERPLAN - EXHIBITION

CONVENTION CENTER Convention center is a state of the art facility designed to support exhibitions as well as host independent functions. Large lobby space with expansive glazing visually fuses it with outdoor urban plaza and overpass at second floor seamlessly connects it to main exhibition center.

01. Convention center with utility block on right forms urban plaza which is open to public 02. Floor plan showing auditorium, meeting, conference hall and allied facilities 03. Staggered massing of auditorium from lobby and access to main stairs 04. Auditorium seating area from stage 05. Seating area. Acoustic ceiling folds and travels down through the wall helps in enhanced acoustics

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02b 01. The unique multi-curvature design of the exhibition center roof is the highlight if the complex providing exhibition center with long span, daylight and flexibility required for it to function. 02. Complex structural assembly can seen in typical sections through exhibition center. Primary structure is resting on eight branching column. 02b shows the connection with convention center in the center through one of the central service block. 03. Covered plaza below cover pass which connects exhibition center to convention center 04. Dynamic form of the roof is expressed through structural system where the uniform size of the curved tube structure enhances the beauty of exposed steel.

SERVICE BLOCK Service block is the heart of the exhibition center pumping services and providing with amenities to the exhibition center. Dynamic nature of service block is represented through its conc. finished curved surfaces facade, with grounded curved profile compliments the flying roof of the exhibition hall.

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G R A N D S TA I R Grand stair is one of the main highlight if the exhibition welcoming guests to exhibition and connecting exhibition to convention center via overpass. Its grandeur and expanse turns it to a semi-formal public space, a small performance area and a vantage point overlooking front open space and open exhibition space.

01. Grand stair plan with curved stairs which converts it into a performance seating. 02. Section W/ form finish conc. wall and platform for accessible elevator 03. View from open exhibition area 04. Complicated geometry is expressed through series of cross sections 05. Construction images expressing various elements of the space

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01 Food court is designed to cater to exhibition as well as act as independent facility and public space when there are no exhibitions. Outdoor steps curving up provide access to roof and the overall form encloses front open spaces creating outdoor dining area. Expanded landscape and steps provide additional seating areas and interactive public space. 01. Floor plan shows the integration of formal dining, outdoor open area and landscape 02. Earth mounds has been used to counter the heat in combination with trees and water body 03. View shows the integration of roof with landscape and outdoor dining area 04. view outdoor dining area from terrace

01. View from exhibition hall after completion 02. Outdoor dining area 03. Formal dining inside 04. Water body on prevailing wind side

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DeANZA MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT Infill Mixed-use project is located on the intersection of De-Anza is located in a urban village with strong planning focus on converting this area in to a more pedestrian and bike friendly neighborhood. By using strategies like amalgamating 3 smaller plots in to one big plot for comprehensive development and reducing the number of required parking space in favor of bicycle and pedestrian movement, this development can pave a way for the regeneration of the area which is still fragmented with smaller plots and low rise development. Although medium in size, the project is significant from the approach point of view where it mixes the typologies and focuses on giving back to the city and integrate development. The objective is to develop a typology to jump-start the growth and convert this area in to medium to high density, mixed use, pedestrian friendly urban village

AREA: 12,000 SF COST: $ 3,000,000 LOCATION: San Jose, CA STATUS: Under Building Approval (2016-2017)

D E - C O N S T R U C T I N G L AY E R S

Upper floors can be added for future expansion and higher density to create more office space

With focus on sustainability, site is designed with bioswells for rain water harvesting and roof with solar zones for PV.

Land Integration Building can be expanded vertically in future to support expected growth and demand

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DeAnza Blvd.

Upper floors are designed as office space with flexibility to accommodate varied sizes. Outdoor terrace area provides recreation space for upper floor users

Pedestrian Network

08 parking has been reduced in favor of more pedestrian and bike activity

11 10 Bike Network

Key Notes 01. DeAnza Access 02. Bio Swell 03. Retail Space 04. Bicycle Parking 05. Neighbors Property 06. Food Retail 07. General Retail 08. Service 09. Driveway Parking 10. Sharon Drive 11. Main Pedestrian Access

Sharon Drive Site is integrated by combining three plots to optimize building foot print and areas to maximize pedestrian access and visibility. Parking has been reduces to encourage pedestrian movement and designed with bioswells to for rain water harvesting. Both buildings are connected with pedestrian network which is connected with public access to maximize flexibility within site. Spaces are designed with maximum street frontage and multiple access points. Internal layout is flexible to cater to businesses of various sizes and demands. Project also makes concession to extend the sidewalk width to encourage pedestrian movement by creating pedestrian friendly environment around building

Smaller building provide ample street frontage for small business and scalability to the project Building occupies corner position with maximum frontage and high visual and physical access from street. Internal space provide flexibility and option for different typologies.

Scalability of building is important as its the corner building on the junction of Sharon and DeAnza. Ground level retail provide ample opportunities for visual and physical connection with surrounding

Smaller building is designed as a complimentary building for added visibility of site and physical and visual continuity for pedestrian experience.

Main building is designed facing intersection with welcoming entrance and scaled for pedestrian movement and visual connection with retail face interacting with pedestrian movement and office area is on second floor set back for visual interest

02 01. Elevation along Sharon drive. 02. Elevation along DeAnza Blvd

Project intend to define the typology of in the area by representing ideal mixed use infill development. The success of the project comes from the functional diversity, higher density and creating pedestrian and bike friendly sustainable environment. this hopes to jumpstart the revitalization and turn this area in a vibrant and pedestrian friendly urban village

SPiN SAN FRANCISCO SPiN SF is a ping-pong social club located SOMA district on San Francisco. The club is designed to be a social hangout place with a difference having ping-pong as a bonding agent where people can come together over comfort food, music and ping-pong. The space is imagined as a urban space with close visual connection with city and passer by can watch and enjoy games being played.

AREA: 12,000 SF COST: $ 2,000,000 LOCATION: San Francisco, CA STATUS: Complete

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KEY NOTES a. Public Access / Walkway b. Main Entrance c. Outdoor Playing Area d. Hostess/Reception area e. Main Play/Tournament Area f. Viewing Area g. Main Bar h. Casual Seat-out i. Community Dining Area j. Play Area/Lower Level k. Play Area/Upper Level l. DJ Area m. Kitchen n. Restrooms o. VIP Play Area p. Office Area q. VIP Bar

01. Floor plan is organized as a urban space flow where functions are divided in to spaces and connected with flow route. Public activities are concentrated on lower level where as semipublic and private activities are located on upper level and in VIP area. 02. Space organization around main bar which is surrounded by access to upper floor, dining, casual seat-out and play area 03. Spatial organization of various areas and the physical and visual fluid nature of spaces.

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S PAT I A L D I V I S I O N

01 01. Section shows the space division base on function and flow of the people. 02.. Play area at upper-level where the seating with curtains provide certain amount of privacy. 03. Main play/tournament area with special flooring and seating on 3 sides for public viewing 04. Stadium seating provides viewing and casual hangout options 05. Main entry and reception area

MAIN BAR

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01. Main bar is strategically located in the center to cater to almost all the area except VIP area which is served by private bar. 02. Back bar being the main highlight and design element with speakers and DJ and music station operating behind makes it a focal point in the space 03. Back bar wall with speakers and DJ from accessible counter 04. Overlooking bar, community dining and play area at the back. 01

RECEPTION

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01. Hostess & Reception area acts as a entry highlight of the space dividing flow of the people. Side portion of the structure acts as additional viewing area for main play area. 02. Side elevation with wood slot wall acts as display and merchandise wall 03. Section showing additional seating area for play area 04. Hostess & Reception from Play area with bar and dining in foreground 04. Looking at hostess & Reception from casual seat-out with main play area in foreground.

01 01. Overlooking bar from play area 02. Play area at upper level 03. Viewing area 04. Main play/Tournament area

R E N O VAT I O N & E X T E N S I O N O F C E N T R A L L I B R A R Y AT I I T B O M B AY

Site

IDEA: Central Library is the central to IITs success as one of the worlds renowned universities for research. Over the years, IIT Bombay has started expanding and accepting more students and it started putting strain on its central library. Other challenge library was facing was from in digitization of sources and reading material and its Online availability. The idea behind expansion of central libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expansion had to be innovative and to make it relevant in digital age. The design is rooted in principle of visibility, interaction, and spatial experience. Library needs to be a place where people can come to interact, share idea and cooperate on research and projects. It has to be more than a library for students to maintain its relevance as a source of knowledge, inspiration and collaboration.

EVOLUTION: The design is evolved with the idea of enclosing main existing building with lean form to create central courtyard as a social and interactive space for within the building. Its also creates additional space research facilities and lounge areas. Utilizing existing access pathways, a 4 storied new building is designed as a extended research library building with primary book storage facility. The new facility is both inviting and exciting addition and integrated with main library with a overhead connection along with connection on first floor. First floor of the new building serves as extended entrance lobby for library while retaining its original function as a continuous covered walkway. Addition of three floors to the main building helped in freeing up space for various activities such as, research areas for PHD students and visiting researchers, cafeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and lounges, group study and interaction areas, rest and recreation areas.

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Walkways Study area

Research

01. Section through the main building and addition explaining the various zones created based on the nature of zones varying from public (Activities) to private (research) 02. Taking advantage of ample daylighting and courtyard view, journal and informal reading area is created on courtyard periphery. 03. Lounge and rest areas are designed along courtyard

FOURTH FLOOR PLAN

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SECOND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

Central Library is a complicated building when it comes to division of space, especially when it also acts as a central interaction and activity space on campus. The careful layering of function using linear wraparound form is used to separate space while the courtyard provide opportunity for easy physical and visual interaction withing spaces

01. The original part of library is renovated to take advantage of higher ceiling, bigger glazing area on periphery to take advantage of courtyard space and informal lounge area is created along with main internal circulation part. BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

02. Lean massing of addition to main building used to create central courtyard space which acts as main interaction space in the library complex.

01 01. Central Courtyard 02. Informal reading Areas 03. Archives 04. Journals/ Formal Reading 05. Connection 06. New Library Building

04 03 03 New addition to the library complex has a strong physical and visual connection with the existing library at multiple levels. This helps in stronger integration of functions between two spaces.

01. Section through new library building, Sectional variations allows possibilities of dividing area, physically and visually

02. Overall floor plan at second level with existing and new building 02

03. Approach to library complex.

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New Library Bldg.

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Walk Journal

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01. Section showing strong connect between the existing and new building 02. Front approach to new building 03. First level of new building acts as informal lobby 04. Original concept of continuous walkway within campus is retained by allowing it to flow through first level of new building

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01. The building is designed to reveal the internal working and character of space with changing time , combined with form reveal interaction between constant and dynamic characters of architecture 02. Study areas are concentrated on periphery of the building to take full advantage daylight and keep the constant interaction with surrounding 03. Space organization within the building shows the physical and visual space division which is reflected in the architecture of the building.

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