ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO SHIVENDRA SINGH
Shivendra Singh
Architect Berlin, Germany
An Architecture enthusiast, keen observer and reader. My belief is that architecture is more than aesthetic beauty and can be a tool to elevate the quality of life of users by developing nature sensitive design in coorelation with culture and tradition. Experience in working on various different architecture projects in my country and academic experience in Germany has uplifted my perception of architecture.
Personal Profile
Name: Shivendra Singh Date of Birth : 20-12-1988 Nationality : Indian, Religion: Hindu Address: 16 GruĂ&#x;dorfstraĂ&#x;e, Alt tegel, 13507 Berlin, Germany Mobile: +4917621064533 Email: ar.shivendrasingh@gmail.com
Experience
Jr. Architect at The Design Firm, Bangalore, India 02/2013 - 02/2014 Developing Conceptual design, Presentation drawings, 3d software modelling visualization, construction and detailed drawings, estimation.
Addressing Pollution in river on Urban scale through architectural intervention
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Pedretti Gallery
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Farm House nestled in Valley of Nandi Hills
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Graduate Intern at Panjwani Architects, Dehradun, India 06/2010 - 11/2010 Worked on Concept Research, Design evolution, Presentation drawings, Interior detail drawings, 3d modelling, Building Elevations and Wall section drawings.
Education
Radical House in historical city
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Interior fitout for Shekhar Hospital
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Student Dining Hall and Sports Activity Center for Engineering College
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Masters of Arts in Architecture 2014 - 2016 Dessau International Architecture, Hochschule Anhalt, Dessau Bachelors in Architecture 2007 - 2012 Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, Manipal University, India
Professional Skills
Languages
Autocad Rhinocerous Adobe Photoshop Adobe Indesign Sketchup Artlantis Photography Sketching English Hindi German
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ADDRESSING POLLUTION IN RIVER ON URBAN SCALE THROUGH ARCHITECTURAL INTERVENTION
MASTER’S THESIS STUDIO WITH PROF.GUNNAR HARTMANN, 2016 I LOCATION: VARANASI, INDIA Scenario: The project locates itself on the landwater interface on the famous riverfront of Varanasi, located in north of India. Ghats(segment of riverfront) are thin sliver of public space on the river edge. Thecultural landscape of ghats is lined by temple,shrines,cremation grounds,pavilion,kunds and plaza islayered and kinetic. This 6.8kms crescent shaped stretch date back to 14th century although they were extensively renovated and extended in last three centuries to allow access to holy Ganga river from the temple and shrines of the city. Ancient traditions are kept alive in Varanasi and Ghat becomes the stage for their continous enactments. These practices are intangible landscape which coexist within the physical landscape, which forms the sacred fabric of Ghats. There are 84 different Ghats along the river with some of them being more famous than others due to belief in mythology and historical importance. There are major hotspot for people to gather and host many religious and cultural activities.They are also one of the biggest sources of pollution in river today. Tons of solid waste, diseases of thousand of bathers, tons of burnt human ashes and sometimes even partially burnt human flesh and animal carcasses flowing into the river everyday has made it very polluted indeed. The problem is further compounded by haphzard existing condition on site. In such context my thesis tries to understand and map the major pollution causing hostspots along the Ghats which need to be redisigned according to present day needs by site planning and management also taking into accound hidden meaning of rituals, language of myths and sanctity attributed by following the eco-cultural approach.
In Picture : Dashashwamedh Ghat
Activity Hotspots: 84 Ghats
Assi Ghat
Dashashwamedh Ghat
Manikarnika Ghat
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Site Analysis Manikarnika Ghat(Cremation Ground): Cremation Cycle:
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b) Wood is bought from the Market around the Ghat and funeral incharge is paid commision for burning
d) Bodies are burnt in open air as per Hindu cremation traditions
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Part of Ash remain are given to family after burning to disperse in the river
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a) The corpse is brought from narrow street of Varanasi into the Ghat
c) Dead corpse is washed in river Ganga and laid on cremation pyre
On average around 5-7 kgs of ash is produced by burning of one body
Ghat Typology:
Activity Splitup: Approach road from the city
Approach road from the Ghats
Durga Temple
Manikarnika Kund
Main temple Upper Cremation Pyre
Steps leading to river
Cremation pyres
Performance Platform
Aarti
Corpse lift
Bathing
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Boating
Washing corpse
Praying
Cremation
Socialising
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Intensive Usage: e)
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Tourist Observing funeral process
Group of Mourners
Fire Wood Barged on boat In Picture: a) Pressure of burning at Manikarnika Ghat. Burning pyres have tons of waste accumulated with several bodies burnt daily its hard to cope up with the condition on site. c)
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Flood Plains encroached for burning
Recently added pyre
Old cremation pyre
Ashes Immersion
In Picture: e) Site worker throwing the ash collected on the upper level onto the lowe level, which eventually ends up in the river Ganga. d)
0 In Pictures: b) Cremation happening at uppermost pyres with mourners watching. b) Cremation left over being piled up at the upper pyre, pigeons fly above the steaming ashes and bone fragements of a funeral pyre.
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In Picture: d) Site worker trying to cool the ashes down after burning.
Findings:
Organic Waste Locations:
• On average a human body takes around 5-6 hours to burn completely also method isnt very efficient, sometimes the heavy parts of human bodies are not completely burnt and tossed into river. • On average 100 bodies are cremated everyday at Manikarnika Ghat. • There isnt enough pyres for burning on site and often flood plains are encroached. • The burning left overs and ritual waste often make their way into the river. • More than 1000kg of ash is produced everyday by cremations on Ghat. • Part of the ash is given to the family of deceased and rest is piled up on Ghats by siteworkers. • Piled up ash is further dumped in the river and is one of the main cause of organic pollution in the river.
• On average Body requires around 300-500kg of wood to be burnt completely. • More than 50,000kg of wood is burnt daily at Manikarnika Ghat for cremations. • Around 6-7 million trees are cut in India for supplying wood for cremations. • There is a huge market of wood and many people involved, on average cremation costs around 1500Rs to 7000Rs.
Underground drainage Surface drainage Surface drainage pipes
• Unfortunately use of wood isnt only costing environment it is also unaffordable to majority of living along the Ganga river basin. • In direct result to unaffordibilty many a times the deceased body is directly thrown into the river, also under many traditions body are not burnt and disposed into the river.
Organic Waste
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Site Analysis Dashashwamedh Ghat and Assi Ghat(Bathing Ghats): Bathing and Ritual Cycle: a)
Studies have shown that Ganga gets polluted by Mass bathing. BOD which is indicator of pollution in river is found to be higher after mass bathing.
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After Ceremony is over people make offerings in the river as part of ritual. c) Around 2000 people come to witness the Aarti(prayer) on ghats of Varanasi where the dedication is made to Lord Shiva.
a) Everyday around 6,000 people bathe in Ganga at Dashwashmedh ghat. Majority of rituals end up with bathing in river.
b) Use of soaps and detergents in bathing aggrevates the problem even more. Many times offerings are made at the end of ritual bathing.
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d) Offerings include flowers which are biodegradable and plastic bags which they are wrapped in. Adding to pollution level in Ganga.
Ghat Typology - Dashashwamedh Ghat:
Activity splitup - Dashashwamedh Ghat:
Ahiliyabai Ghat temple Kali temple
Pumping Station
Approach road to the Ghat
Temporary Performance Platform
Aarti Performance Platform
Recreational Platform Performance Bathing Boating Praying Socialising
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Evening Prayer Platform
Tourist boats acting as temporary stage for people to witness the evening prayer c)
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Kaali temple the most popular among tourist and locals
Entrance to the Ghat from the city
In Picture: b) Waving of incense sticks and ringing the prayer bell in synchnorized manner. c) Waving brass lamp in all directions to dedicate the prayer to river Ganga and Lord Shiva while people in background watch. e)
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Transverse Site Section
In Picture: a) Group of priests announcing beggining of Ganga Aarti(prayer perfromance) by blowing conchshell. d) People pouring milk and flowers in the river after the ceremony ends. e) Also large number of foreign tourist make offerings in the river.
Waste Mapping - Dashashwamedh Ghat:
Ghat Typology - Assi Ghat:
Waste by
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Assi Ghat Temple
Steps leading to river
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Performance Platforms
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Activity splitup - Assi Ghat:
Exposed Silt bed
Main Promenade leading to performance area also host many different function on Ghat
Steps leading to main temple are mostly occupied by tourists and pilgrims as they face main promenade which hosts many activities
Assi Ghat Main Temple
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Transverse Site Section Waste Mapping - Dashashwamedh Ghat:
Findings:
Waste Mapping Assi Ghat: • Mass bathing in river cant be stopped as traditions followed cant be changed so quickly. • By spreading sense of awareness about pollution in river there can be reduction in bather which can help in cutting pollution in river. Waste by Littering
• Use of Soaps and detergents in river is causing a serious damage to the river as harmful chemicals and solids are entering into the river ecosystem. • There are no provision for addressing these problems on Ghats.
•Tons of Solid waste, which is caused by littering of tourists and pilgrims, animal defacation nd ritual offering goes unchecked in river ecosystem. • Some of these waste is biodegradable but waste like Plastic bags, silicone covers, foodpackging, cloth and idol offerings cause serious harm to the river. Waste by Offering
•No efficient method exist on Ghats to control the solid waste generated on Ghats due to social activities on Ghats.
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Proposal - Manikarnika Ghat(Cremation Ground): Religious Constraints:
Concept:
• Five elements: Body should be surrounded by air, water, fire, earth and sky during final departure.
• North - South Alignment: It is believed that Yama(the god of death) comes from south and drags the body from the feet, thus the orientation of the pyre is always kept in N-S direction.
• Kapal Kriya: After the corpse is completely burnt, the chief mourner has to crack the skull with long Bamboo stick, thus releasing the soul from entrapment of the body. Cultural Constraints:
Redesigning the space so that the activities and ritual involved in cremation happen in sequential manner which will create an oreder in space so that is easy to deal with problems and also implement ways to deal with them. • Adding more burning pyres to deal with the pressure of incoming bodies on the site. • Proposing a larger Promenade and tourist lanes for tourist to view funeral process. • Proposing Wood storage facilities on site. • Adding a docking station for boats which are to be responsible for transporting solid waste to the existing waste management facilities on the east bank. • Design of Pyre to make burning easy and efficient process. • Implementing technology by introducing the combustion system which canhelp in reducing the amount of wood used in burning by making burning faster and also cutting carbon emissions and ash emission in the air. Spatial Division: Context
Tourist Lane
Stairs and Platforms
• Importance of Wood: As per Hindu culture there is a specific community of people who are responsible for burning. They are the one who’s prepare the cremation bed and also arrange for others material required for burning. • The dom community earning depends on burning and they oppose any change in funeral process. • The whole burning economy relies on cremation process and wood involved has become the source of living for many.
Tourist Lane
Cremation space + Passage Cremation space + Passage Cremation space + Passage Cremation space + Passage Cremation space + Passage Service Lane
Service Lane
Interaction with River
Circulation Pattern:
Proposed Typology: Proposed Promenade Tourist Lane
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Proposed Boat Docking Station
Deceased body movement Tourist movement
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Proposed deck for boat docking
Tourist lane and Service room below
Stepped Passage to reach out the pyres and river
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Longitudnal Section AA’ By understanding the Cremation cycle at Manikarnika Ghat and how it contributes to the pollution in river a site specific model has been developed which will help to resolve:
View from river Ganga looking towards Ghat
• Pressure of incoming bodies • Waste management on site by redesigning pyres • Reducing the carbon emission in air by making cremation fast and affordable process • Maintaining the sanctity of the site by giving adequate privacy to the mourners from direct vision of by watchers and tourists also maintaining the Architectural character of Ghats.
Design of Pyre:
Side flap to support the body
Pyre Bed
Space for circumbulation Suction Pod around the body
Suction Wall: Acts like to the pods inside
Pyre Structure
Proposed deck to access the river for washing of corpse Pyre Base Ash collection tray underneath the base
Steps and Platform become natural barrier and confine space for cremation ritual
Extended Promenade opens up much more space for public use
I.D fan: provided for continous drawing of gases Carbon Ash Capture: Water is sprayed on the incoming gases and ash is captured in liquid form
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PEDRETTI GALLERY MASTER’S SEMESTER DESIGN STUDIO WITH PROF. ALFRED JACOBY, 2015 I LOCATION: CELERINA, SWITZERLAND
Scenario:
The semester project task was to design an Art Museum for Turo, Giuliano and Gian Pedretti, who had their home in Celerina; also a seasonal abode for artists visiting and likely working in the phantastic world of Engadin. The Engadin valley stretches over a length of 70 kms from Scuol to Maloja. With its rugged topography its agrarian villages developed a characterstic Alpine architecture over centuries. In the 19th and 20th century, the Engadin Valley has brought out several important painters and sculptors. Over a period of 100 years single artist families like the Sengantinis, Pedrettis and Giacomettis lived, worked and discussed together in the upper Engadin valley around Maloja Celerina. From 1870 to the turn of century, Giovanni Sengantini, reinterpreted painting rural life around Maloja. The 1920’s and 30’s were dominated by the work of Giovanni Giacometti and Turo Pedretti, while through the 1950’s and 60’s saw the cooperation of the next generation with collaboration of Alberto Giacometti; and Turo’s son Giuliano. The main theme of the entire group of artists over three generations always dealt with painting and sculpting the landscapes and scenery of their immediate environment, bringing the phantastic world of the Swiss alps and the Engadin into Art. Although their work is well known - in the case of Alberto Giacometti who is world famous there is no Museum in the Engadin valley to show their work in collaboration, indeed every single painter has his own specialised artist abode. The site chosen for the project is right next to the Atelier Celerina, Villa Maistra, which was the workshop and is the current home to most of the works done by Turo and Giuliano Pedretti; which is in dire need of renovation itself. On our visit there i observed how poorly sculptures done by Giuliano Pedretti are exhibited , randomly placed in the outdoor space. Also the space exhibiting paintings of Turo and Gian needs much more space and ambiance for a visitor to comprehend. In such a context, with my project i try to understand the local architecture of Celerina and design a building which serves well for exhibiting the famous works of the Pedretti family also becoming a modern day abode for artists from all over the world without disrupting the built character of the village.
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a) Human scale : Buildings in celerina had mostly monotonous scale with occasional mid-high rise b) Buildings repeatedly had high entrance plinth also providing sense of safety from roadway next to them. c) Roofs of buildings play an important role in merging up with surrounding high peaks. d) High plinth provides an option for semi-basement, which accomodates extra functional space in the building. e) Openings are cautiously oriented, slender windows often used. f) Predominant use of natural materials like random rubble, stone and wood. g) Buildings facade decorated with different size openings and freize patterns. h) Occasional balconies are to get the maximum view and experience the serene surroundings.
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1. Entrance 2. Lobby and waiting 3. Cafe 4. Staircase to Master Houses 5. External Staircase leading to Gallery 6. Locker room 7. Art and sculpture Gallery C’ 8. Toilet for Mh (1,2) 9. Living room and Kitchen for Mh(1,2) 10. Toilet for Mh(3,4) 11. Living room and Kitchen for Mh(3,4) 12. Library and store room for Mh(1,2) 13. Atelier and bed room for Mh(1,2) 14. Library and store room for Mh(3,4) 15. Atelier and Bed room for Mh(3,4)
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• Programs have been divided into 4 different levels, 2 upper levels allocated for Master’s houses to provide artists with comfort living and an inspiring space to work in with maximum view of the nature around. The two set of houses have different floor plans with different fenestrations which represents varying character of window sizes and design in Celerina. • Entrance level which is a semi basement from road side, accomodates reception desk and small cafetaria which becomes central spine of building connecting master houses above and Art and sculpture gallery in basement.
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• Form and size of entire building complex has been kept optimum to the surrounding buildings, not disrupting the built character of village.
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FARM HOUSE NESTLED IN THE VALLEY OF NANDI HILLS PROFESSIONAL WORK , 2013-14 I LOCATION: CHICKBALLAPURA, INDIA .Scenario:
Project is located approximately 56 km north of Bengaluru, the silicon plateau of India. Chickballapura has a high elevation located in the center of the Nandi Hills, region. ‘Panchagiri’ is a common description of Chickballapura as it is surrounded by 5 picturesque hills. Coming from film making background client demanded us a weekend house where he can spend his leisure time, out of the claustrophobic city of Bengaluru. With an Idea of “building with the nature” we proposed a design where nature is omnipresent within the built product. We started by creating linear form, placing them on different angle with respect to the sunpath and then by dividing the program we were able to achieve the desired form for the building. By dividing the building into two seperate blocks we were able to create segregation in usage and creating spaces which blends with outdoors seamlessly. The linear form of the building facilitated maximum view of the picturesque mountains and the natural lake around the site; also bringing in the natural light and ventilation. With addition of water body - swimming pool in between the two blocks brings more natural efficiency, a passive cooling technique to opimise the heat gain and dissipation in order to improve the indoor thermal comfort. The building is predominantly made of RCC, glass and metal with detailing of stone and random rubble for exterior detailing. Concept:
Fitting the Program: Public(1000sq. ft) Living, dining, kitchen and Private(1000sq.ft) Bedrooms
Split: Segregating the programs to maintain privacy
Connecting: Connecting with a common passage overlooking the the green space
Maximum view: Linear nature of building facilitates seamless connection to the outdoors
Natural efficiency: Bringing in natural efficency by controlling heat gain by direct sunlight in most of the spaces by orienting them North-South.
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a) Inspired by Zen philosphy entrance lobby of the house opens up with a Buddha sculpture placed on a stone podium with waterbody in background giving it a floating effect. (b) Minimalist tones continue in the Dining space which incorporates simple rectangular dining table. (c) Connecting Passage has a lower roof supported by metal columns opening to nature on one side and timber screen on other side casting shadow and light on the flooring through the gaps between the posts. d)
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d) large window panels providing serene views from inside, with extended deck one can reach out to the nature (e) Bedroom 2 has been sandwitched between the other two rooms, keeping the interior detailing simple we are able to enhance the look and feel of the space. (f) We experimented with lighting design in the falce ceiling of this room by going a bit ornamental by arranging several circular light forms of different sizes.
g) Exterior view of the building from the drive way (h) View from the swimming pool looking towards the public block and outdoor dining space and deck.
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Sections: Skylight to further detail RCC pergola to further detail 12mm thick gypsum board false ceiling to further detail
175mm dia. metal column to support concealed beam slab 375mm thick brick wall
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Cut out in slab to further detail MS c section made of 4mm thick ms sheet bend to shape UPVC fixed section to further detail 25mm thick timber fixed on ms box section MS box section(below timber deck) 30mm thick Sadarhalli Granite coping fixed with using cement and mortar Random rubble toe wall to further detail
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RCC slab to SE detail Duct trap door to further detail
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MS Box section of size 40 x 100mm welded as per design 25mm thick box section fixed to MS box 120 x 25 x 900 mm thick Sadarhalli stone coping Cement tiles to further detail
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10 mm thick polished vitrified tiles of size 300 x 600mm 40mm thick cement mortar laid on concrete bed UPVC sliding door section to further detail
Loose Gravel fill to be placed on metal grating MS grating to recieve the gravel Overflow drain to required slope 15mm thick Waterproofing plaster 30mm thick granite coping to Weir edge PARTY LAWN
RCC slab to SE details 300x300 mosaic tiles finish with necessary grouting Waterproof Plaster
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300x300 mosaic tiles finish with necessary grouting
Terrace Waterproofing with 100mm thick brickbats
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150mm thick RCC slab to SE detail
RCC pool slab to SE detail MS c section made of 4mm thick ms sheet bend to shape PCC bed to receive concrete
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A RADICAL HOUSE IN HISTORIC CITY PROFESSIONAL WORK, 2013 I LOCATION: BELLARY, INDIA
Scenario:
Project is located in historic city of Bellary, 306 kilometers from state capital Bengaluru. Known for its temples and forts, city is surrounded by two Granite rock hills which are visible from every part of city. Numerous neolithic archaeological site have also been discovered around the city. Coming from a conservative buisness background client wanted a house with modern amenities but with traditional indian architecture elements. We delivered the house with a unique and radical form with the indian architectural features to counter the heat in the region. SIte is narrow, which inspired the linear form of the building. LInear block was further divided into three different blocks which are arranged in a dramatic manner to create nature spaces, between the built spaces. Each built space either has a garden or a water body to look out at. These elements provide passive cooling in harsh hot climate of Bellary, reducing the dependance on mechanical means to cool the building by creating a microclimate of its own. By creating a double height space in the between the two main occupancy blocks we were able to bring openness and also create a heat dissipation well. This overlooking the water body which has been dug out into the earth in form of reflective pool becomes the main visual feature of the house also acting as a heat sink by providing evaporative cooling throughout the year. Also the openings are cleverly postioned and sized to also keep a check on heat gain in the building. Building is made up of RCC, Glass,metal and wood in detailing also use of local stone in the exterior landscaping of the building. Concept: Linear Form: Keeping the form of building linear and fitting the program.
Division of the block: Dividing the spaces and further sliding them in opposite directions
Creating free spaces: By sliding the blocks we are able to create free spaces overlooking each other.
Passive cooling: These free spaces are further converted into gardens and outdoorpool to reduce the heat gain in the building by natural ways.
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6. Gardener room 7. Prayer room 8. Parents bedroom 9. Toilet 10. KItchen 11. Utility 12. Study Gallery 13. Bedroom 2 14. Toilet 15. Balcony 16. Master bedroom 17. Walkin closet 18. Toilet 19. Hometheatre 20. Terrace
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a) Entrance lounge opens up to the nature from two sides, one looking towards green space which opened up by moving 1st block and another looking towards the reflective pool (b) second block which connects the 1st and 3rd block is double height space overlooking towards the water body is open and airy space and features large openings for direct connection with nature.
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Sections: Terrace Waterproofing with 100mm thick broken brick bats
Terrace Floor SL: +35’ -7”
UPVC louvered Ventilator to detail Second Floor FFL : +24’ - 8”
HOME THEATRE
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Glass Railing to further detail Terrace Waterproofing with 100mm thick broken brick bats 12mm thick Gypsum false ceiling to further detail
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UPVC window to shape 9” thick, Brick masonry, Wall finishes - sandplaster on ext. surface Internal surfacesmoothlime rendering with pop and paint
DAUGHTERS BEDROOM
UPVC window to further detail. RCC plinth beams to SE details Inclined Column KITCHEN
DINING
FORMAL LOUNGE
PCC Bed to SE details
NGL
Road Level FFL : +0’ - 0”
Side Stone Masonry Foundation to SE details
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Terrace Waterproofing with brick bats Glass Railing to I.D detail RCC beam to SE detail Timber Cladding to further detail 12mm thick gypsum board False ceiling
Terrace Floor SL: +24’ -6”
First Floor FFL: +13’-7”
BALCONY
DAUGHTER’S BEDROOM
TOILET
Teak Wood Main Door to ID detail
Ground Floor FFL: +2’-6”
GARDEN
FORMAL LOUNGE
NGL
RL: +0’-0”
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PHE Duct 1’ x 3’ Cinder Filling and water proofing as per contractor specification Plumbing lines to be run in false ceiling UPVC sliding door to further detail Floor finish to detail
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Transverse Section AA’
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Transverse Section CC’
SL: +46’ -8”
Terrace Waterproofing with 100mm thick broken brick bats
Terrace Floor SL: +35’ -7”
Staircase to further detail
Terrace FLoor FFL: +35’-9”
PASSAGE
PASSAGE
12mm thick Gypsum false ceiling to further detail 4’ high UPVC sliding window to further detail 1’-6” wide projection box Second Floor FFL: +24’ -8”
TERRACE
PASSAGE
9” thick, Brick masonry, Wall finishes - sandplaster on ext. surface Internal surface- smoothlime rendering with pop and paint
HOME THEATRE ROOM
Terrace Water Proofing with 100mm thick broken brick bats
TERRACE
12mm thick gypsum board false ceiling to further detail
Second FLoor FFL: +24’-8”
9” thick, Brick masonry Wall
PASSAGE
RCC beam to SE Detail
First Floor FFL: +13’ -7”
DECK
DAUGHTERS BEDROOM
PASSAGE
TOILET
Car Porch SL: +9’ -11”
STUDY
MS pergola to further detail
PASSAGE
8’-11’ high UPVC sliding door to further detail
Ground FLoor FFL: +2’-6” FFL: +1’-0”
First FLoor FFL: +13’-7”
4’ wide Pergola to further Detail
WARDROBE CLOSET
UPVC fixed window
Glass Railing to ID detail
FORMAL LOUNGE
COMMON AREA
TOILET
PARENTS BEDROOM
Ground FLoor FFL: +2’-6”
5’ wide Wooden deck to further detail
DECK
6” thick sliding door track to UPVC door to detail
PASSAGE
REFLECTIVE POOL
RL: +0’-0”
CAR PORCH AREA
FFL: +0’-0” Road Level 0
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INTERIOR FITOUT FOR SHEKHAR HOSPITAL PROFESSIONAL WORK , 2013 I LOCATION: BANGALORE, INDIA
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Renovation of the Shekhar hospital was proposed for third floor of the existing hospital building. At present ICU, ICU waiting area, Dialysis, Scrubber station, Sterelizing room, Medical officer rooms, doctor office, general wards, laundry and house keeping are all located in this part of the building. Which makes it most important part of the hospital complex.
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Present building conditions doesnt seem to fit the present need of hospital in terms of function or hygiene. Demand of client was more ward rooms for increasing no. of incoming patients, also improvement of general facilities, and much organisation of spaces for better connection between services.
Existing Floor
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After proper analysis of existing spaces we came up with the plan with main emphasis on functionality and simplicity of the entire space by maintaining a uniform theme throughout the floor space. The dark and gloomy spaces were replaced by fresh and light interiors. Making the proposed spaces much radiant and liveable for the patients.
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With clever allocation of spaces we also reduced the demolition of existing walls. We maintained the main central axis, making it more dominant by keeping it barrier free; bringing symmetry to the design acting as a common passage and all other important spaces branching from it.
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The private spaces (patient room, doctors cabins) dominated the left side of the axis whereas public spaces (ICU waiting area, reception desk,ICU, dialysis room, scrubber station, sterelizing space all were allocated on the right of the axis. We further incorporated the peripheral unused space increasing the size of ICU and other spaces making them more ergonomic.
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1. ICU Atteders Waiting lobby 2. General Ward 01 3. General Ward 3 4. Nurse station 5. General ward 2 6. Toilet 7. Medical officer desk 8. Special ward 9. ICU 10. Staff room 11. Doctors checkup zone 12.Dialysis unit 1 13. Dialysis unit 2 14. Sterlizing room
1. ICU waiting lounge 2. Nurse station 3. Deluxe ward 1 4. Deluxe ward 2 5. Toilet 6. Ward 03 7. Ward 04 8. Ward 02 9. Ward 01 10. ICU doctor room 11. ICU unit 12. TMT & Cardialogist room 13. Store room 14. DIalysis room 15. Scrubber room 16. Patients toilet
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Key Plan
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Completely revamping the look and feel of ward rooms by proposing a efficient layout by designing the furnitures proposing fresh ,fluidic and sleek design which is much more user friendly also keeping the interiors light and warm by adding beige color wall panels, and colourful paintings.
Beam Depth as per site conditions Ceiling mounted ducted ac unit 12mm gypsum false ceiling 3’ wide and 1”thick Flush wood door LED tv as per selection Patient record shelf to further detail Exisiting Wall
12mm gypsum false ceiling 2” thick MDF board tv panel to further Ceiling mounted ducted ac unit grille Existing window 3” thick wall panelling to further detail Patients attendant to further detail
Curtain as per selction
Elevation AA
Elevation BB
RCC slab as per site condition 12mm gypsum false ceiling 3’-3” wide Glass ventilator 1’-6” x 1’-4” picture frame as per selection 1” thick flush wood door Control switch at 5’ from finished floor Patient table cum storage unit to fd
12mm thick gypsum false ceiling Applying two coats of premium emulsion Heart rate monitor as per selection 1/2” thick beeding line 5’ high wall panelling
Elevation CC
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Oxygen panel to fd 2” thick MDF ledge, white duco paint Patient bed 60 litres refrigerator 3” high toro eco skirting (natural silver) 0
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3” high toro eco skirting (natural silver) 2’x 2’ Ceramic floor tiles laid on 1:3 cement mortar above existing floor
a) View of the room from the attendants bed/seat looking towards window (b) View towards patient bed with wall mounted wooden ledge and oxygen inlet panel behind.
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c) Major improvement in waiting area, reviving the space with fresh waiting bench design which is inspired by the heart rate indicator in cardiogram pulse monitor features unique magazine holder (d) Sleek form of the furniture keeps space at premium, use of eathly pattern wallpaper on the wall to complement with wooden flooring.
Existing RCC beam as per site condition 1’-6” x 1’-41/2” picture frame as per selection 1/2” thick beeding
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d) Maintaining the uniform design theme in the common space, keeping the formal character of space intact (e) Corridor connecting the spaces features metal rail for disabled/patients (f) by expanding the ICU area and keeping the no of beds same we could make it less claustrophobic, the ambience of the space is uplifted by providing the optimum lighting in false ceiling which also incorporates ceiling mounted ducted ac.
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1” thick wall panelling to further detail Visitor’s seating with magazine holder to further detail 1” thick polyvinyl flooring
Typical Waiting room floor Plan
Elevation BB
Cove light false ceiling to detail LED tv to selection TV sockets 1/2”thick wall beeding line Patient’s Visitor bed to further detailing
Cove light false ceiling to further detail 1’-6” x 1’-4.5”picture frame LED TV to selection 1/2” thick wall beeding line 1” thick wall panelling Patients visitors bed to further detail 1” thick polyvinyl flooring
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STUDENT DINING HALL AND SPORTS ACTIVITY CENTER FOR ENGINEERING COLLEGE FREE LANCE WORK , 2016 - ongoing I LOCATION: KANPUR, INDIA
Scenario:
Project is located in Kanpur the Industrial center of state of Uttar Pradesh in India, which is slowly developing its identity as a popular education city among many aspiring students. Coming from an educationist background, client wanted us to make a student dining hall and sports activity center for the engineering college campus which has developed overtime organically. We proposed a building which can serve both the purpose efficiently also giving a fresh life and direction to the aging campus with unique sense of dynamism in the design. Starting by the idea of making a place of congregation, thinking about building not only as building which offers different programs but also offers different gathering spaces within it. Next step was to put the programs together in one building and make them work efficiently. This was achieved by proposing student eating hall and related services on the ground floor and sports activity center on the upper floors which was made possible by keeping the vertical access outside the main floors. This resulted in free plan of the floors which meant more space to play with. The Vertical access staircase outside the building on the southern facade also acts as a barrier to the harsh sun. On the first floor badminton courts and squash courts are located. Jogging track and media room are cleverly planned on the floor above in the spare space above seating stand and changing rooms looking towards the courts. This space is completely covered with Glass facade on the outside and is sheilded by perforated screen on all sides creating different patterns of light and shade inside. On the top floor we have allocated indoor games, gymnasium and open to air assembly space for flexible usage. Building materials include RCC, Steel, Glass and stone in exterior detailing.
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Ground Floor Plan
Jogging track and media room are introduced
Badminton court, squash court, changing room opens to the long balcony creating the openness inside and reducing the massing outside
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Verical access staircase is introduced
Open Promenade opening to the Dining Hall from South and west facade
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First Floor Plan 1. Open promenade 2. Student Dining Hall 3. Food serving station 4. Handwash & toilet 5. DIsh Washing area 6. Food prepration room 1 7. Food prepration room 2 8. Food Storage room 9. Badminton court seating stand 10. Utility Storage space 11. Badminton court arena 12. Men locker/ changing room 13. Women locker/ changin room 14. Sqaush court arena 15. Balcony 16. Toilet 17 Jogging track 18. Media room 19. Indoor play room 20. Jamming room 21. Gymnasium 22. Assembly space
a) Student dining hall and services are planned on the ground floor giving easy and direct access to the students b) Verical access staircase is introduced which is the main access way to the upper floors and acts as an element of segregation between the dining hall and sports activity center above. c) First floor of SAC with bigger floor plan is introduced which projects out and provide adeqaute shade to the ground floor and columned promenade below d) Using the spare space above the court seat stand and changing room we introduced Jogging track and media gallery providng a view to the inner courts. e) Adding the perforation screen to provide adequate sheild from the direct sun to the outer glazing of the jogging track f) Indoor Game room, gymnasium and open air assembly space planned on the top floor.
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Perforated screen is added on to the exterior of the glazing
Finished development
Second Floor Plan
Third Floor Plan
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RECENT EXCURSION PHOTOGRAPHS 2014 - 2016 I LOCATION: GERMANY, AUSTRIA, SWITZERLAND, INDIA, FRANCE
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Thank you for consideration, Name: Shivendra Singh Address: 16 GruĂ&#x;dorfstraĂ&#x;e, Alt tegel 13507 Berlin, Germany Mobile: +4917621064533 email: ar.shivendrasingh@gmail.com
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