PORTFOLIO SHOBHIT CHOUHAN
Hello, I am a fourth year student studying B.Arch in SPAB. My work flows theme of reinvention, experimentation and conceptual metaphors. I look for relevent references and concepts that are challenging and completely unique, with the ultimate goal to translate them into buildings and envirnments that work, inspire people and transform communities. In this portfolio, you will see a compilation of some of my works from the last three years. I hope you shall enjoy it. .
Shobhit Chouhan
Architecture student School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal
Contact
40, Subedar Colony, Teela Jamal Pura, Bhopal, M.P., India +91-7999843821 Shobhitchouhan99@gmail.com
DOB
10th June 1997
Nationality
Indian
Languages
English, Hindi
Hometown
Bhopal
Interest
Sketching, Painting, Photography, Travelling, Craft, Gardening.
Skills
Product Design, Graphic Design, Concept Development, conceptual sketching, Visualization, Model Making, 3D Modeling, Hand and Digital Rendering, Architectural Documentation, Urban Sketching.
Education 2017-Present
Bachelor of Architecture School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal, MP
2012-15
Secondary Education Elite Higher Secondary School Bhopal, MP
Softwares Drafting
Autodesk Autocad
Modeling
Trimble Sketchup Rhinoceros 3D
BIM Rendering
Graphics
Autodesk Revit Architecture Lumion Twinmotion Enscape Adobe Photoshop Adobe Indesign
Academic Projects
Competitions and Achivements
2021
2021
Urban Design | Motiya Talab, Bhopal
2020
Multispeciality Hospital | Jaipur, Rajasthan Highrise Housing | E8 Extensin, Bhopal, M.P.
2019
IAF Museum | Kaliyasot Dam, Bhopal Olympic size Pool Design | SPA Bhopal Campus, Bhopal Product Design for Anganwadi | Semrakalan, Bhopal, M.P . School Design | Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
2018
Vernacular Documentation | Mizo Tribe, Aizawl Architects Residence design Aizawl, Mizoram Anganbadi Design | Raisen, M.P.
2017
Bakhar | RIBA | Traditional Architecture Group
2020
Cricket Stadium Design | INSDAG
Top 6 (World) Top 3 (India)
2019
Village Documentation and Design | ANDC Trophy, NASA India Future of Housing | Sky City Challenge 22nd Century Settlement |120 Hours Documentation of a Settlement | LIK Trophy, NASA India
Top10 (India)
2018
Identification of Liminal Spaces | ANDC Trophy, NASA India SqrFoot House, Housing For one | SqrFactor Design Competition
Workshops Mural Workshop | SPA Bhopal Annual NASA Convention | Bangalore, Tamilnadu
CottageDesign, Kerwa Dam, Bhopal
Bamboo Product Design | SPA Bhopal
Kiosk design, Puducherry, India
Masonry Workshop | Sehore
CONTENTS
Contents
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WvBCCI INTERNATIONAL CRICKET STADIUM INSDAG COMPETITION | GROUP GHAZIABAD 2020
TOP 3 | Architecture Competition for Design | INSDAG Award For Designing BCCI International Cricket Stadium
Keywords: Dynamic, Active, Recreation, Public Brief: The challenge was to design an International Cricket Stadium at Ghaziabad with a seating capacity of 45,000 for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) the Project strives to become a landmark and a national symbol for cricket. The aim of this project was to explore the potential of steel as a versatile material for the expression of Architectural and Engineering through innovative design ideas.
The concept of the stadium is inspired by our national emblem Ashok Chakra, Making the stadium a symbol of nationality.
Extruding the chakra to form the volume of the stadium.
Puncturing the centre to get the cavity for light and field area.
Twisting the form to get the effect of spin and swing, making the facade look like the swing of a cricket stroke and the spin of the cricket ball.
24 structural main members
The facade represents the swing of the cricket bat.
GFC Plates Quadrilateral grid frame with ETFE membrane.
A single leaf on the outer surface may look complex but is made up of developed surfaces. The exposed view depicts a total of 4 developable surfaces that have been assembled vertically to recreate the structural system.
Facade from Steel mesh, GFC and steel louver.
1 metre wide Steel louvers on facade that open towards the top with fibre seals. Circular beams for stadium light system.
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Steel net for ventilation also invite filtered daylight in the corridors.
Core trust system for corridor, facade and roof.
M30 and FE 550 RCC used for pad foundation, entrance share core and columns for galleries. Foundation, footing and entrance shear wall.
Skin elements with their Bent Steel structural base skeleton for construction
A sample isometric of structural section of the stadium.
PATHSHALA PLAY SCHOOL ACADEMIC PROJECT | INDIVIDUAL MUSSOORIE 2019
Keywords: Dynamic, Active, Education Brief: The challenge was to design a learning platform for children by introducing some form of active spaces.
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An infinity roof serves as a platform to play different games making the whole environment of the school more energetic. Wood is used as a covering material on a steel frame.
The classes are arranged in such a way that students can go to another class of the same standard according to their interest in the subject. Plywood has been used to divide various classes. Double layered glass is used for outdoor aspects of the classroom to direct sunlight and prevent heat loss.
The stairs are designed in a way that creates an active environment connecting the various courtyards. Therefore they also serve as an openair theater where children can gather and perform.
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The classrooms have been equipped with some multifunctional tables and cupboards which can be rearranged according to various activities.
The playful curvy infinity ramp nurtures the free flow of creative minds and the brightly colored palette makes children more interactive with spaces.
GARUNA INDIAN AIRFORCE MUSEUM ACADEMIC PROJECT | INDIVIDUAL BHOPAL V SEMESTER | 2019
Keywords: Dynamic, large span structure Brief: The challenge was to design a museum dedicated to the Indian Air Force which should have exhibition galleries, an auditorium, and an open hangar showcasing aircraft models of real scale.
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The site is divided into three areas (main entrance, museum and hangar) according to their usage.
The circulation and movement within the museum is depicted with red stripes. And the outer circulation is shown by the rest of the stripes.
The museum block is divided into two parts which allow easy movement around the block. The oval shape helps in designing an active and dynamic facade.
A new block has been added to provide volume for an auditorium around which rest circulation is planned.
The facade of the museum building is inspired by the hypersonic movement of the aircraft. It depicts discipline, confidence and regulations.
The movement around the auditorium block has been divided into various floor plates which have been further used as galleries. A Sorya Stambh is proposed in front of the main gate, which depicts the role of the Air Force in the Indian Army.
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Two floors are dedicated to galleries and landmarks in the memory of war heroes who had shown their gallantry in the various wars.
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SAMVARDHAN MULTI-SPECIALITY HOSPITAL ACADEMIC PROJECT | INDIVIDUAL JAIPUR VIIII SEMESTER | 2021
Keywords: Climate Responsive, Multi-speciality, Healing Architecture Brief: The challenge was to design a 200-bed Multi-speciality hospital in the capital city of Rajasthan the intent of the exercise to develop an understanding of services involved in the hospital.
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Overall built form is east-west elongated, which helps to reduce direct heat gain from the west facade.
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BAKHAR
DOCUMENTATION INTACH- NASA LOUIS I. KAHN TROPHY 2018 (61st ANC) | Group Project NARSINGHPUR 2018
TOP 6 | RIBA | TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE GROUP 2020 TOP 10 | INTACH- NASA | LOUIS I. KAHN TROPHY 2018
Keywords: Dwelling, Construction Techniques, Evolution Brief: The challenge was to document dwelling units of heritage value and analysis of construction techniques and evolution.
I not only inhabit my body, but also in my dwelling. The dwelling, the house where I abide, is the manner in which my body and soul interact Rene Descartes
The Bakhar lies between the temple and Ghat at river singri. All were built by Jaat family who migrated from Dhaolpur, Rajasthan in the late 18th century. The jats begin ambitious people wanted to expand their Kingdom once passing through the reason of pandari they were attacked by them but ultimately defeated them. When the Maratha ruler got to know about this defeat, he awarded the Jat ruler Jagbharat Singh. King gave him the title of ‘Rao’ and made him the malgujar. Under the malguzari system villages were distributed amongst heads through a bidding system by the ruler and revenue treats were given to them which they had to release from village tenants as just as they could. These heads called malgujars, were supposed to keep their share of the collection and send the rest to the ruler, who had the right to replace them if treats were not met. Hence these malgujars used to enjoy a rich and repeated position in the village. The bakhar has a major role in the social structure of the district, housing the family that had also constructed the Narsingh temple, from which the district derives its current name. Along with proving to be the village’s primary granary, the community well present beside the bakhar provides commoners access to water from the ground floor. The Bakhar thus becomes a part of the daily routine of every resident of the village and continues to be a part of the oral history associated with the area.
It begins with the construction of the house which was done using locally available materials. That housing unit has Bundelkhand architecturaltype features that enhance regional influence. The bastions were built for security and to symbolize power.
With increasing power, residents were required to increase privacy and security, and thus an additional veranda and attari were added on all four corners for screening and protection. Stairs were added for efficiency in circulation and a slab was raised from the courtyard for storage.
The dynamics of the family changed and the joint family was divided into parts and special arrangements were made to accommodate the needs of the nuclear family. Disputes and poor maintenance caused and two parts of the house to collapse. The arches overlooking the ruins were sealed with brick masonry. Mangalore tiles have been used in the roof of newly constructed locations.
A dwelling is not just a part of the inhabitants’ life, but also of the community. This makes living a communal activity and the dwelling reflects the changes in the whole scenario over time. It, therefore, becomes imperative to understand how a dwelling unit has evolved over time, not only from the inside but also considering external factors. Rao Sahab ki Bakhar, in Narsinghpur is one such exemplary dwelling unit. Since its construction in the 1780s, it has evolved continually with changing needs of its dwellers brought upon by factors such as economy, external conflict, family expansion, culture, etc. A Bakhar is a typical dwelling unit, found in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh, built by the village landlords for the residence of their family. Although extensively used earlier, it has been lost in the mists of time due to reduced usage. The construction techniques that have brought about these changes have also varied according to the needs and climatic understanding affected by the people who brought forth these changes. The dwelling continues to house the descendants of Rao Jagbharat, who originally built this bakhar, which proves its efficiency by being still habitable yet susceptible to change.
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MISCELLANEOUS ART | CRAFT | CAPTURE 2017-21
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