SAMIDHA KOWLI Architect | M.Arch.
SAMIDHA KOWLI Architect
EDUCATION Sep 2013 - Mar 2015
M.Arch. in Emergent Technologies & Design (EmTech) | Architectural Association (AA), London RIBA (Part II)
Jun 2007 - Apr 2012
B.Arch. (FIRST class) | Academy of Architecture, University of Mumbai RIBA (Part I) equivalent
+44 7448832034 samidhakowli@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Nov 2015 - Present
Architectural Designer | Self-employed Site management, client and consultant coordination, approvals & submittals, cost estimates
Aug 2015 - Nov 2015
Assistant Architect | Sp+A Architects, Mumbai www.sp-arc.net Design development through computational analysis, feasibility studies
Dec 2011 - Apr 2013
Assistant Architect | SSA Architects, Mumbai www.ssaarchitects.com Construction drawings, client & consultant presentations, site visits, submittals & estimates
Contact Details 2 Ennerdale Varndell Street London NW13QD
TEACHING EXPERIENCE Date of Birth July 28, 1989
Aug 2015
Mentor | School of Environment and Architecture (SEA), Mumbai Workshop on ‘Introduction to Parametric Design and Environmental Analysis’
Aug 2015
Tutor | European Architecture Student Assembly (EASA) 2015, Malta
References Michael Weinstock
Manifolds Workshop - Full-scale folded corrugated cardboard construction
Director, EmTech Studio, AA mweinstock@aaschool.ac.uk
July 2015 Sandeep Shikre
Teaching Assistant | AA Visiting School 2015, Mumbai (AA, London) Workshop on ‘Biological Morphologies’
CEO, SSA Architects, Mumbai sandeep.shikre@ssaarchitects.com
Tasks / Responsibilities
Presentations, tutorials, structuring of workshops, coordination and execution
PUBLICATIONS Apr 2015
S. Chandra, A. Koerner, A. Koronaki, R. Spiteri, R. Amin, S. Kowli and M. Weinstock, ‘Computing Curved-Folded Tessellations through Straight-Folding Approximation,’ 6th annual symposium on Simulation for Architecture & Urban Design (SimAUD) 2015, Alexandria, USA
WORKSHOPS Sep 2014
‘Fingers Crossed’ Pavillion | EmTech Studio, AA (in collaboration with Arup and TRADA)
Apr 2014
Curved Folding workshop | EmTech Studio, AA
Sep 2012
Theory & Building of Arches, Vaults and Domes | Training Course, Auroville Earth Institute
Jul 2010
Finite Element Analysis STRAND 7 for structure Responsive Growth - EmTech Thesis
Earthquake Resistant Design Practices Workshop | NICEE, IIT Kanpur, India
SKILLS Generative Design :
Parametric Modelling, Evolutionary Computation, Optimisation
Shadow Analysis ECOTECT Analysis BIMetal - EmTech Studio Project
Rhino 3D
Architectural Design :
SketchUp
ANSYS
Simulation CFD
Vasari
Ecotect
Diagrams, Renders, Booklets, Presentations Illustrator
Digital & Physical Fabrication :
REVIT(BIM)
Finite Element Analysis, Computation Fluid Dynamics, Solar Analysis, Material Studies Strand 7
Graphic Illustrations :
Python
3D Modelling, 2D Drawings, Renderings, Sketches, Diagrams
AutoCAD
Analysis & Simulation :
Grasshopper
Photoshop
InDesign
Corel Draw
MS Office
Laser cutting, 3D Printing, Model Making
Solar Radiation Analysis Ladybug in Rhino 3D+GH Homegrown Settlements - Sp+A
M AT E R I A L explorations Differentiated pieces ‘a-r’ with seams for overlap
MANIFOLDS
Folding tool
Modular Cardboard Construction Workshop
Workshop Tutor / Architectural Designer Full scale prototype Low-tech tools & techniques Fabrication & assembly
Wall Component
f g h i j k
l m n o p q r
Corner Component
200mm
Adhesive 3-ply cardboard
EASA Malta, August 2015
Creasing tool
interior a
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Fabrication through digital unrolling | Overlapping seams
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Joints | Tongue & Groove and Lap
Construction Sequence | 1. Setting out with Mallets; 2. Floor components with Sand Filling; 3. Corner Components with sand filling; 4. Differentiated wall Surfaces; 5. Flat roof surfaces
Fabrication tools | Easy creasing and folding techniques
CURVED FOLDING EmTech Workshop
Architectural Designer / Assembly Coordinator Scripting for parametric 3D model & fabrication data 1.Freeform geometry Polysurface
2.Triangular tessellation Size gradient
6.Pieces to unroll Strips of triangles
7.Curved derivative Creases application
3.Mesh relaxation Edge length v/s curvature
4.Approximation of folds Polygon subdivision
5.Connections Prim’s algorithm
SimAUD, April 2015 AA Projects Review, 2014
Assembly data & logistics | Number of pieces - 324 | Assembly time - 3 days | Number of people - 8
FINGERS CROSSED EmTech Pavilion
Friction joint | Concept
Material tests | Scale calibrations
Architectural Designer / Assembly Coordinator Material scale testing Fabrication & assembly
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London Design Festival, 2014
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Pavilion design | Parametric model with differentiated finger patterns
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Assembly and fabrication Logic | Unrolled half arch
URBAN studies RESPONSIVE GROWTH Material + Urban System
Urban Analyst / Architectural Designer Scripting growth simulations Envrionmental performance simulations
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Multi-parameter optimisation | S:Shading, O:Openings, F:Folds
Growth aggregation - Decision trees & Cellular automata | Logic - Hierarchy of spaces
Spatial variation | Daylighting
Solar & wind Analysis | Radiation & CFD
Section through a growth sample | Community and emergent open spaces
DISTRICT 24
June 21
December 21
High
Urban Network System
green areas Low
Built environmental analysis | Solar exposure and shadow analysis
UrbanAnalyst / Architectural Designer Scripting network algorithm Environmental simulations Site analysis
proximity to waterfront
proximity to tube stations
Site section | Interface of built with open spaces and network
built density gradient
Overlay of layers | Site analysis
THE TRANSIT
Centrality analysis of network | Generative path logic
Built morphologies | Attractor-based distribution
Green spaces | differentiation
Security of the vendors for opportunistic space and storage of goods
Urban Skywalk and Temporal Market System
PLAN AND STREET ELEV
Existing site section | Impermeable edge with introvert built typologies 9 00 hrs
Urban Analyst / Architectural Designer Site documentation Activity and network mapping
17 00 hrs SECTION THROUGH THE SKYWALK STAIRCASE BLOCKS Scale 1:100
13 00 hrs
21 00 hrs
Mapping temporal changes in a day | Section through the built, skywalk, street and market
Extrovert built | Interaction with skywalk
SECTION THROUGH THE SKYWALK STAIRCASE BLOCKS Scale 1:100
MUNICIPAL MARKET Present planning : Introvert leading to misuse of the galas as mere storage spaces Extrovert planning ensures better usage of the
Permeable built insert | Enabling access, interaction and user-adaptability of the street at the lower level & the skywalk at the upper level
PLAN
PLANNING & architecture IITB SPORTS COMPLEX
IIT Sports complex 1. Outdoor sports arena 2. Spectator gallery 3. Open air theatre 4. Jogging track 5. Indoor sports club
Design Competition N
Sectional perspective | Open air theatre
Architectural Designer Construction drawings Feasibility studies Cost estimates
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Sports complex | Master layout
Outdoor sports arena
Open air theatre layout | Ground and top level circulation
Indoor sports club
Section | Spectator gallery
A B H Y U D AYA NAGAR Intregrated township
Architectural Designer / Urban Planner Implementation of planning schemes, network polices & building regulations
Residential quarters | Rehabilitated low-income group
Commericial tower complex | Ground circulation
Facade screens | Recreational terrace gardens Section | Tapering from bottom to top
DANDI MEMORIAL
Podium | Elevated ground Levels
Master plan | Landscape path symbolic of the march
Design Competition
Architectural Designer Construction drawings Quanity surveying Cost estimates
The ‘Lotus’ pedestal
Section | Natural lake symbolic of the sea
Structural system | Steel arms with tapering sections
INTERIOR & architecture THE LOUNGE
Inverse geometries for ceiling and seating
Remodelling a living room Cove Lighting source Ceiling Light source
Architectural Designer / Site & Construction Manager Project timeframe Estimates & submittals
15mm THK gypsum sheets finished in POP 50mm Aluminium C-section frame work
Continuation of the ledge into a low seating
Dropped level ceiling
Design idea | Continuity and simplicity
Connecter
False ceiling section | Cove lighting on wall & ceiling
Construction | Indian baithak
1.5' EQ11.5' Z EQ1
EQ1 1.5' EQ2
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3Y 1.5'
EQ2 2X
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EQ2 1.5'
4 Seating types 1. Formal seating 2. Coffee table 3. Indian baithak 4. Porch swing 5. Dining area
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EQ2
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Layout | Seating types
Circulation Seating Interaction
Layout | Circulation
1.5' B
Fan Fixtures Light Fixtures
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1.5' B
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A EQ1
EQ1
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Layout | False-ceiling & fixtures
Construction | False ceiling panel
SKILLS & softwares Rhino 3D Grasshopper + Python Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk REVIT(BIM) STAND 7 ANSYS Autodesk Simulation CFD Autodesk Vasari Autodesk Ecotect Analysis
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Openings Deflection At 293K High
Low
Evolutionary Computation | Differentiation Octopus Plugin in Grasshopper
Finite Element Analysis | Heat Deflection STRAND 7
Computational Fluid Dynamics | Wind analysis ANSYS
Emergence - EmTech Studio Project
BIMetal - EmTech Studio Project
Responsive Growth - EmTech Thesis