PORTFOLIO SEKHAR ANKANI
SELECTED WORKS 2018 - 22 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ARETS UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
PERSONAL STATEMENT THIS IS MY ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO I’m a passonate architecture student who has developed a mature and responsible approach to any task i undertake. Time is the most valuable resource for me and i use it in a most efficient and appropriate way. I was always desperate for architecture that excites me and stays out of the box.
EDUCATION 2022 Present | Bachelors in Architecture School of planning and architecture, Jawaharlal Nehru architecture and fine arts university. hyderabad, india 2016 - 2018 | Intermediate secondary education Geetham junior college kakinada, india 2008 - 2016 | High school Subhan Nikethan school kakinada, India
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
SHEKHAR ANKANI Hyderabad, India 16.09.2000
Contact
+91 79896 22002 ankani.chandu@gmail.com shekhar_ankani
2022 | Solar Decathlon India National level Winners in Multi family housing Division
(Solar Decathlon India invites post-graduate and undergraduate students from Indian institutions to join forces to combat climate change. This is an opportunity for teams to design net-zero-energy-water and climate-resilient buildings, contributing to real projects by partnering with leaders in real estate development.)
2021-21| ANDC Trophy Rudiments, Shortlisted in top 40. 2014 | 3rd International Summit of Life skills and Well being Special jury Award Summer fields international school, delhi
LANGUAGES English telugu hindi
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Clear and vibrant communication Parent language Decent speaking and understanding
CONFERENCES & INTERACTIONS 2022 | Annual NASA Convenstion Christ University banglore 2022 | SDI Award cermony and exhibit Taj mahal hotel, New Delhi 2019 | Design talks NIID NIID hyderabad 2019 | Metamorphosis SPA, JNAFAU
WORK EXPERIENCE 2019-20 | Research assistant for life on the Urabn Fringe project ( PHD) University of Oregon, Oregon, USA. 2021-22 | 3D visualizer at Snigdha Associates Tirumalghiry, hyderabad.
INTREASTS Model Making | Photography | Team managment | Travel | Gaming | Astrology | Digital Illustrations | Movies | Cricket | Cooking | Mythologies |
SOFTWARES Trimble sketchup Autodesk Autocad Rhino (Grasshopper - Ladybug, honeybee basics) Autodesk Revit Photoshop Illustrator Indesign Lumion Vray Microsoft office
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CONTENTS Community center
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Bus terminus
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Highrise appartment
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Academic
competition
Academic\competition
“ you’re time is limited, so don’t waste it living some one else’s life.” - steve jobs 4
Workshop
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Other works
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Project 1
AAKMU IMPERTINENT COMMUNITY SPACE ACADEMIC WORK IDL Lake, kukatpally, hyderabad.
The site assigned is adjacent to the Mumbai highway (national highway 65), which has enormous potential for new recreational developments as it is surrounded by many residential developments and is one of the most accessible locations for the public. The main access road to the site already has a night food street that is successfully operating, so the location requires no introduction for recreational purposes.
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PROGRAM STUDY Various community and leisure spaces around the world were studied and analyzed to understand the characteristics and attitudes of the form towards the target audience. Some keywords are identified and the design is pushed forward keeping that agenda in mind.
SITE MASSING
SITE ENTRY/EXIT 2
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Buildable area
removing set backs and identifying unbuildable areas.
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Constructable
identifying best buildable area with best possible accessbility.
ICONIC LESS-MAINTAINANCE LUNINANT TANTALIZING SPACIAL UNIFORM INTERACTIVE
SITE CONDITIONS Road connectivity from city’s major road. Lake next to the site. No lage community space withing 5km.
Axis
creating axis parllel to the east west axis of the earth.
Food street across river front.
Red metro line connection.
Grave in the northern part of the site. Active nala flowing adjacent to site. Located in one of the developed part of the city. Traffic congession during peak hours.
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Massing
alloting areas for each space satisfying proper circulation.
1. ADMINISTRATION BLOCK 2. AUDITORIUM 3. OAT 4. EXHIBIT SPACE 5. ART GALLERY 6. INDOOR SPORTS & GYM 7. SKATE PARK 8. SOUK
SITE ENTRY/EXIT 1
INSTALLATION
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INTERACTIVE LANDSCAPE
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SKATE PARK
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2. AUDITORIUM Auditorium was placed at the very entry of the site as was intentioned to be one of the landmarks for the whole community center. the from wa made very minimal and linear such that it behaves very relatable to the context and also stays very interactive and formal.
PINNING UP BUILDING ZONE
DETERMINING MAXIMUM CUBIC CAPACITY
Auditorium view CREATING VOLUMETRIC GRID LEGEND 1. Main hall 2. Stage 3. Lobby 4. Storage 5. back stage 6. preperation room 7. toilets 8. semi open lobby
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MASSING UP
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Ventilation metal panel
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VENTILATING SPACES
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Auditorium floor plan
Auditorium section
4,5. EXHIBIT SPACE &ART GALLERY For both exhibition space and art gallery circulation pattern is designed intentionally same as the agenda was to make the user get navigationally lost while he is watching a painting or an exhibit. even the display walls are extruded in relation to the flooring to maintain visual hierarchy.
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4 LEGEND 1. Exhibition space 2. art gallery 3. administration 4. toilets
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Axometric view art gallery
Exhibition space and art gallery floor plan
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6. INDOOR SPORTS AND GYM
8. THE SOUK
wooden truss is choosen as a long span structure for the indoor sports and gym. each truss is designed to a diffrent length with respect to the spacing required.
A spine path is developed which is non vehicular and can only be accessed by the pedestrians and it connects all the spaces located in the community center. To bring a market like atmosphere in the spine hexagon tiles are hung parametrically which gives the spine a festival vibe thought the year.
STEEL METAL ROOF
GALVANISED STEEL
WOODEN RAFTERS
AT SPACING OF 1.5M BETWEEN EACH
WOODEN TRUSS
AT SPACING OF 1.6M BETWEEN EACH
CONCRETE COLOUMS
AT SPACING OF 6M BETWEEN EACH
INDOOR SPORTS
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AXOMETRIC DETAIL
Frame support.
Horizontal suspension supports for holding the hexagon tiles.
Each hanging is of 0.8m. all the hexagon are parametrically arranged to create a souk feeling.
Vertical frame is fixed on the sitewhich acts as the structural framework.
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Project 2
ANDC COMPETITION
Jublee bus station, hyderabad.
Mobility spaces are becoming hotspots for transmission of diseases and hence caged people inside their homes since the crowd is not allowed at public spaces how can these spaces transform? how do we change the idea of public mobility. The briefis is to redesign the basic space such as bus terminals which has huge implications on today’s situation and further similar scenarios such as pandemic. hence jublee bus station which is one of the busiest in hyderabad has be selected.
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Existing Bus Terminal Analysis
Land Use Organised residences Parade grounds Greeen space Clumsy residences Secondary schoool
Existing site use
Road and parking Intra city Bus terminal Inter city bus parking Inter city bus stand
Nodes
Pedistrian Paths
Vehicular Paths
Intra city bus route Inter city bus route Metro line
Buildable space Bus Movement Public Movement Main Bus Terminus Intercity Bus station Drop off point
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EXPERIMENTATION After considering various features that would be suitable for a bus terminal or any kind of public transport station, led to three main characteristics which would define the design. INVITING, FREE-FLOWING AND SIMPLY SUPPORTED
Welcoming
Appealing
Adequate
Spacious
INVITING Engaging O
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Adequate
Open
Repetative
Memorable
Safety
FREE FLOW
Memorable
Freeflowing
Sustainable
Flow
Iconic
Transperency
Dynamic
Security
Execptional
Rectilinear
Adapting
SIMPLY SUPPORTED
Fluid
Elevated
Seamless
Curvilinear
Slender
Lightweigt
Organic
After experimenting and working with variours forms two structural sytems were selected to proceed for. Folded plate structure and Origami structure.
why waffle structure?
Folded plate
Waffle
a fluid waffle structure would satisfy the simply supported structure and also appear free flowing, making it open and inviting to people who are travelling.
FINAL FORM EVOLUTION
Buildable zone
push
Reciprocate
Connect
Enclosure
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A. ADMINISTRATION BLOCK
B. ENTRANCE AND INFORMATION KIOSKS
C. STALLS
D. BUS WAITING AREA
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PLAN
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Internal view
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Section bus terminus
AXO METRIC DETAIL OF SITE
Static behaviour of the flooring material causes a frizz sensation when in contact preventing proximity with foreign surfaces.
The waffle roof was made to give a sense of direction to the users. the outward radial path guides them to their respective terminals without experiencing close contact with others.
the waffle roof was made to give a sense of direction to the users. the outward radial path guides them to their respective terminals without experiencing close contact with others.
the stalactite columns help the roof blend into the ground seamlessly .
The no-contact entrances are at the west and lead outwards towards the bus bay, making circulation hassle-free.the administration block is in the north and the cloak room is on the south.
The parking is underground so that people do not have to park their vehicles far away and walk to the station. this is a major problem in the existing design
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Project 3
PRAGYA II COMPETITION
GIFT city, Gandhi nagar, Ahmedabad.
The competation brief was to design an appartment with satisfying all the netzero building requirements. the programe was to construct G+ 40 structure with 1bhks to 4bhks. Project context the site was given in the GIFT (Gujarat International Finance Technology) City, Gujrat. GIFT City is an integrated development on 886 acres of land with 62 mn sq. ft. of Built Up area which includes Office spaces, Residential,Apartments, Schools, Hospital, Hotels, Clubs, Retail and various Recreational facilities, which makes this City a truly “Walk to Work” City. Samruddhi sarovar provides 15 days of drinking water supply to the entire city. Site location
Entrance view
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Design development Iteration 1
Has common walls • Two lobbies • Limited views • Less natural ventilation • No privacy
Iteration 2
• Limited views • Cross Ventilation not • feasible for all units • No common walls • Privacy • Common lobby
Iteration 3
• Shades recreational areas • Possible Cross ventilation Self shading • Better scope for views • Impact on site
Iteration 4
• Staggered • Self shading • Better scope for views • Cross ventilation
Final Implemented Iteration • No Common wa lls • Maximum privacy (villa experience) • views both sides • Self shading blocks • The garden onto the north is shaded. • Cross ventilation enhanced
Heat gains Wind movement
Iteration 1
Iteration 2
Iteration 3
Because of the sun’s high altitude in summers, the blocks are staggered and arranged such that they self shade themselves . During winters, due to the azimuth angle of sun, the required warmth penetrates into the habitable areas.
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The apartment is stretched and arranged along the site in such a way that it gives a large shaded area on the site’s northern side for green areas. 19
4 bhk flat
3 bhk flat
3 bhk flat
2 bhk flat
2 bhk Flat
4 bhk Flat
1 bhk flat
180sqm
2bhk
1bhk
3bhk
2bhk
3bhk
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ODD FLOORPLAN 1 : 100
Odd floor plan
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EVEN FLOORPLAN 1 : 100
Even floor plan
Block arrangment
TOILETS
LIFT
GYM
4 m²
108 m²
LIFT
10 m²
4 m²
MULTIPURPOSE HALL 172 m²
LOCKER ROOM 16 m²
DN UP
LAUNGE
ENTRY
LAUNGE 304 m²
CRECHE 18 m²
SERVER ROOM 23 m²
LIFT
LAUNGE
4 m²
LIFT 4 m²
mp Ra Ac cess
Site area : 1.18 acres (4790 m²) Permissible Build-able area : 17,483 m²(FSI = 3.65) Build-able area: 16,870 m² (FSI = 3.52) Permissible Ground Coverage : 75% Ground coverage : 1060 m² (22%, excluding basement)
ENTRY
DN
UP
ENTRY
INDOOR SPORTS 64 m²
Ramp Access
GROCERY 96 m²
ENTRY
Ground floor plan 1
GROUND FLOOR 1 : 100
Section
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Envelope specifications
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Net zero acheivements
common areas are equipped with energy efficient equipment and the use of efficient 5 star equipment and lighting. helped to achieve in the final EPI value of 26.11 KWh/yr/m². A solar PV plant is proposed to set up on 90% of roof of the building with 28.28 KWh/ year/m² capacity making energy required zero.
a series of Pressure Reducing Valves(PRV’s) are placed at strategic intervals that are set at varied pressure settings water pressure in the range of 21 to 29 psi
Exit view
Taking advantage of the staggered block form, a tensile canopy is designed and installed on the top floor to protect these living areas from the heat gain.
The water consumption was brought down from the base case of 135 lpd to 75 lpd by efficient use of water saving fixtures, front load washing machines. The total occupant
Long columns which act as shear walls are used in between the floor plate without intrusion to maintain the lateral stability. Shear wall is used to construct the lift core walls.
Slender beams and columns are used in the chosen structural system. This function expands the flat’s carpet area. All of the electric fixtures are concealed into the slab thus making the ceiling unnecessary for functional purpose.
Balconies were installed with safety invisible grills installed on the balconies. They’re composed of high-quality stainless steel cable (316L GRADE)
For Detailed final report visit this link or scan the QR code https://solardecathlonindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/D4_MFY_Sukhibhava.pdf 23
BAMBOO CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOP
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Construction with Bamboo explored bamboo as a construction material and its joineries at various phases of construction, as well as planning. hands on experience of construction in 1:1 sizes as an outcome, and also learned designing and erecting bamboo structures for public areas.
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WORDS OF ARCHITECTURE
A domicile presented through walls on the longitudinal axis.the idea was to show how a residence can be compressed, liberated, chiseled, chamfered by its context but not by modern vastu presets.
An accidental interpretation of chapel while exploring the possibilities of paper origamistructure.
A parametric teapoy shaped in grasshopper when exploring a shell structure.
CIDADE DE GOA (perfect blend of culture and context) Architect : Charles Correa
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My facination about blackholes malking me to vizualize on at my window.
PHOTOGRAPHY
IIC, New Delhi
IHC, New Delhi The sky view, hyderabad
Christ university, Banglore
Central vista, New delhi
Christ university, Banglore
Necklace road, hyderabad
Metal installment
Taj mahal, agra
Indian habitat center
Vit, vellore
Connaught Place, New Delhi
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