Shobitha Jacob

DESIGN PORTFOLIO SHOBITHA JACOB

UCLA Architecture and Urban Design, Thom Mayne Studio School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi

RESUME SHOBITHA JACOB M Arch W Centinela Avenue, Los Angeles 90045 (310)-694-7168 shobithaj@gmail.com shobithaj.blogspot.com

Education

Languages

UCLA, Architecture and Urban Design, (MArch, 2015) Post Professional Master’s Degree from Thom Mayne Studio

English (proficient with good communication skills) Hindi (proficient) Malayalam (proficient)

School Of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi (BArch, 2013) Licensed Architect in India

Relevant Skills

Awards and Positions

Design Software - AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, Autodesk Revit, Google Sketchup, Ecotect Rendering - V-Ray, Maya(Mental Ray), Keyshot Graphic Design - Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Premier Pro, After Effects General - MS Office

2013| Architectural Thesis selected to be exhibited at SPA

Architectural Modelling

Books and Publications 2015| Cap-Haitien NOW II, Thom Mayne Studio, UCLA 2015| “Robotic Motion in Digital Fabrication”, Greg Lynn Studio, UCLA 2013| Thesis, Redevelopment of Terminal complex, SPA

2011| Coorndinator Zephyr, the Fasion society of SPA

National Institute Design, RGB Design Festival, Fashion Design, First Place 2010| UTOPIA College Festival, Fashion Show, First Place

IIT Roorkee Transparence, Spotlight Finalist

Model United Nations, Represented Bahrain

2013| Urban Design -Redensification of Metro Corridor

2009| Art Work got selected to be exhibited at the Art Studio of School of Planning

and Architecture, New Delhi

2012| Context in a Contest (pg 141, Seminar 2012/Architecture and Beyond)

2008| Talent Scholarship Award, Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir (High School)

2012| Sustainability through Fractal Architecture (Dissertation on Fractals) 2011| Intervention Iqbal Maidan (pg 30, Historical Site Study 2011, Bhopal) 2010| Heritage Site Study, Kalpa, 2010 3

2012| HUDCO College Coordinator, NASA

National Association of Students of Architecture

2007| Event coordinator, Inter-School Festival, Magnum Opus (High School) 2006| All Rounder Award, Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir (High School)

Work Experience Morphosis Architects Intern June 2015 - present

(www.morphosis.com)

Studio Mumbai Architects (www.studiomumbai.com) Junior Architect February 2012 - August 2012

- Haiti Life Tree, Haiti

- Gallery MA Exhibition, Japan (Complete) I was in charge of the exhibition layout, model making, compiling books and videos for the exhibition and Shipment of exhibits to Japan

Wallmakers, Arches and Domes Architect June 2013 - June 2014

- TNT Resort Cochin (Ongoing) Preparing construction documents and drawings for a resort on a historic site.

The project began as a research studio at UCLA and I am currently working towards the completion of the project at Morphosis.

- Mahindra Residence (Ongoing) Preparing design drawings for high rise residential tower in Mumbai.

- Asif - Zero Energy Building (Complete) Preparing design sheets, construction documents and project management.

- Coonan Cross Church (Ongoing) Preparing construction drawings for the completion of the project which is made in compressed earth block and catenary vaulting system - Jayalal Residence (Complete) I have been involved from the conception to completion of this residence and have prepared all necessary documents including site supervision.

- Raani - Rammed Earth Residence (Complete) Preparing complete set of design drawings and Site Supervision - Thazhakkara Residence - Largest CSEB Vault in Residencial Sector (Ongoing) Preparing construction drawings for the completion of the project which is made in compressed earth block and catenary vaulting system 4

CONTENTS Graduate Work 01 Haiti Life Tree - Off-Grid Utility Station for people of Haiti,

On-going project at Morphosis Architects

02 The Leaf - EV promotion and development, Los Angeles 03 Fabric Forms - Robotically positioned fabric forms for casting

Professional Work 04 Studio Mumbai - Exhibition at TOTO Gallery MA Japan 05 Arches and Domes - Completed projects in Compressed Earth Blocks, Guastavino Tile Arch and Rammed Earth

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Undergraduate Work 06 Thesis - Backwater Precinct Development, Kerala, India 07 Housing - Inclusive Housing, New Delhi 08 Working Drawings - for Licensure in India 09 Urban Design - HUDCO

Kathputli Slum Redevelopment

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2014 2015

GRADUATE WORK

University of California Los Angeles, Thom Mayne Studio

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2014 2015

HAITI LIFE TREE

Off-Grid Utility station for the people of Haiti

The Life Tree Project is a network of off-grid, self sustaining infrastructural units that aim to respond to Haiti’s most immediate urban challenges: limited access to clean drinking water, electricity, and youth education.

Each unit pumps ground water to be stored on elevated tanks, which then filtered and distributed strategically to a community of approximately 7000 people. It will generate enough energy not only to supply clean water for nearby community, but also provide electricity for music education of children, and attract communal gathering through screen projections.

Driven by preceeding two-year long research, ilfe tree units are designed to exist in most vulnerable cities of Haiti.

The Life Tree engages at multiple levels encompassing research, analysis and integrative design proposals that investigate the region’s most relevant social and cultural issues and translates them into design and policy proposals to meet specific community needs

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Well 400m Radius

WATER

Public Latrine 100m Radius Hanging Latrine Girl drinking water from a public hand pump.

1% of water is from piped infrastrucutre.

52 % of the people in Cap-Ha誰tien receive improved water.

SANITATION

Public Water collection point Haiti.

There is no sewage network in Cap-Ha誰tien.

24% of the people receive improved sanitation.

ELECTRICITY Pvt Latrine

Korean engineers inspecting water quality at Mapou River in Cap-Ha誰tien.

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20% of the people receive improved electricity.

Shared Latrine

Public Latrine

Hanging Latrine

Flying Latrine

Open defecation

Water is taken from wells to meet the water demands of the city.

Existing wells and sanitation facilities are plotted on the map to identify those areas that do not have any of these infrastructure facilities. Those areas that do not have any infrastructue amenities are considered the most vulnerable areas.

HAITI LIFE TREE

Off-Grid Utility station for the people of Haiti Team: Andre Simapranata and Shobitha Jacob with The Now Institute and Morphosis Architects

10,000 Students

21,000 Students

78,000 Children in Cap-Ha誰tien Key: Catchment School Location

Single Classroom 80 Students/School

Multi- Storey 900 Students/School

Center Courtyard 700 Students/School

41% of the population is below the age of 18

children preparing to go to school, Cap-Ha誰tien.

Only 8% of the schools are public

Children practicing at Cemuchca music school, Cap-Ha誰tien.

Multi Storey w Courtyard 1000 Students/School

Low literacy rate due to lack of available and affordable education facilities. Four types of educational institutions, both private schools and public schools, are plotted on the map to figure out those areas that do not have any education facility.

Private schools cost 40X more than public schools

Public schools are ovecrowded and lack in proper education facilities.

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Need Significant Need Greatest Need

Shada

Vertieres Identifying the most vulnerable areas by the taking areas that do not have basic facilities like clean drinking water and sanitation, combined with low literacy rate.

Water

Education

Historic Center Electricity 13

Life Tree impact on community

Music

HAITI LIFE TREE

Off-Grid Utility station for the people of Haiti The utility stations are placed in the most vulnerable areas of the city to address cultural and infrastructural issues pertaining to that area. We held meetings with representatives of Governance and Policy in Haiti.

Life Tree functions

Life Tree Location on Site

Serves 7000 people

Meetings with the Mayor, Cap-Ha誰tien.

The first three Life Trees are constructed in the most vulnerable areas of the city. Depending on the site the Module has specific functions.

Life Tree on existing building

Life Tree Module providing water

Life Tree Module providing water and Music education

Book Launch - Haiti Now Fokal, Port-au-Prince

Discussions of health issues and improvement strategies at the Justinien Hospital

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EDUCATION Teaches: 60 Students/Day

ELECTRICITY Provides: 10,000 Watt/Day

10 Student: Music School

PV Panel : 12 Sqm

Water Storage Container: 8000 L Tank

Kolon Filter: Max. Rate 2036 L/Hr Potable water Haitien Standard: 20L bucket

WATER Serves: 7.000 People/Day

PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS The unit provides clean drinking water and music education with energy obtained from solar radiation.

A daily timeline of the performance is plotted on the graph to analyze the functioning of the Life Tree 15

HAITI LIFE TREE

Off-Grid Utility station for the people of Haiti

8000 L Tank

Music School

Garden Tools Steel Tower

Filtration Room

Water Distribution

Caretaker Space

1 Water Distribution 2 Filter 3 Projector

4 Fabric Cover 5 Water Tanks 6 Pipes

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EXISTING SITE CONDITION

EXISTING SITE CONDITION

running stream

entrance gate projection screen

Existing Abandoned Building Structure

seatings for viewing

Water Outlet Area

LIFE TREE IMPACT ON SITE

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Music Classroom for 20 kids

LIFE TREE WITH PROJECTION SCREEN FOR EDUCATION

HAITI LIFE TREE

Off-Grid Utility station for the people of Haiti

Life Tree on Site, addressing the immediate surrounding with context specific functions.

EXISTING SITE CONDITION

EXISTING SITE CONDITION

4.5 m

community educational garden 2.5 m

projected screen 4.5 m

entrance gate

projector

2.5 m

filter cleaning access

1.5 m 3m

LIFE TREE WITH COMMUNITY GARDEN

LIFE TREE IMPACT ON SITE

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EAST LOS ANGELES

IDENTIFYING THE CHARGING LOCATIONS

BOYLE HEIGHTS, LINCOLN HEIGHTS, EL SERENO, HIGHLAND PARK

ELECTRICAL VEHICLE PROMOTING AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN charging+workout

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ELECTRICAL VEHICLE PROM

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EAST LOS ANGELES charging+laundary

BOYLE HEIGHTS, LINCOLN HEIGHTS, EL SERENO, HIGHLAND PARK charging+business

ELECTRICAL VEHICLE PROMOTING AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN charging+greeting charging+infromation m 7.1200 lighting system

charging+shopping

solar panel solar panel supporting structure screen & front panel

Screen

m 2.4000

charging outlet

cable

primary structure--precast steel elastic material--SmartwrapTM

charging+fastfood

metal panel base electricity generator foundation base bolt

16% efficiency in MARKET

5 kWh

Emergency Case 22 kWh

charging+transportation

44% efficiency in LAB

15 kWh

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cable 240 V

secondary structure spindle

charging+cafe

PV Cell

Skin

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THE LEAF : EAST LA

Electric Vehicle promotion and development scheme, UCLA Summer Studio

Promoting the use of Electric Vehicles (EV), we were to design charging stations in designated areas in Los Angeles.

In East Los Angeles, we came up with a smart module that = is cost efficient and technologically advanced adapting to specific contexts.

DEVELOPMENT PLAN =

m 7.1200

lighting system

This module is a symbol for clean energy generation and PV Cell Skin emerging technologies.

It is prefabricated and brought to site for installation.

solar panel solar panel supporting structure screen & front panel

Screen

m 2.4000

charging outlet

cable

primary structure--precast steel

240 V During day-time it is a charging station for EVs and by night it transforms to street lighting with advertisements.

elastic material--SmartwrapTM secondary structure metal panel spindle base electricity generator foundation base bolt

cable

16% efďŹ ciency in MARKET

5 kWh

lighting system solar panel

EV car culture is introduced at Mariachi plaza, the first lighting system location for an EV Charging module. An educational and m 7.1200 solar panel promotional venue for manufacturing and experimenting the solar panel supporting structure charging modules. m 2.4000

screen & front panel Emergency Case

44% efďŹ ciency in LAB

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PV Cell

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solar panel supporting structure charging outlet 22 kWhoutlet charging

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cable 240 V

cable 240 V

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lighting system solar panel solar panel support screen and front panel charging outlet primary structure smartwrap secondary structure metal panel spindle base electricity generator foundation base bolt

THE LEAF - PLAN

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THE LEAF - EXPLODED VIEW

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m 7.1200 lighting system

lighting system

solar panel

THE LEAF : EAST LA

solar panel supporting structure screen & front panel

m 7.1200

m 2.4000

solar panel

Screen

primary structure--precast steel

PV Cell

Skin

solar panel supporting structure

charging outlet

cable

Screen

m 2.4000 cable

Electric Vehicle promotion and development scheme, UCLA Summer Studio charging outlet screen & front panel

elastic material--SmartwrapTM

240 V

secondary structure metal panel base

elastic material--SmartwrapTM

electricity generator foundation base bolt

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primary structure--precast steel

spindle

16% efficiency in MARKET

secondary structure 5 kWh

metal panel spindle

44% efficiency in LAB

Emergency Case 22 kWh

base electricity generator foundation base 15 kWh

bolt

16% efficiency in MARKET

5 kWh

Emergency C 22 kWh 44% efficiency in LAB

15 kWh

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EAST LOS ANGELES

BOYLE HEIGHTS, LINCOLN HEIGHTS, EL SERENO, HIGHLAND PARK

ELECTRICAL VEHICLE PROMOTING AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN

As a Starting Spot>>>

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LEAF STATION - ACTIVITIES AT THE STATION

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BOYLE HEIGHTS, LINCOLN HEIGHTS, EL SE

ELECTRICAL VEHICLE PROMOTING AND DEVELO SITE DEVELOPMENT

EAST LOS ANGELES

BOYLE HEIGHTS, LINCOLN HEIGHTS, EL SERENO, HIGHLAND PARK

ELECTRICAL VEHICLE PROMOTING AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN

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2015

FABRIC FORMS

Robotically positioned fabric forms for concrete casting

Fabric forms enabled us to achieve a faster, simpler and economic way to cast concrete forms with precision and flexibility, when traditional methods to cast complex geometry is expensive and time consuming.

Flexible fabric formwork is adaptable and can be controlled.

The team chose to use lycra as the material for formwork, the basic shape is defined by the fixed end conditions in the x,y,z coordinates, which the robotic arms stretch to develop the shape.

The extent of stretch and rotation of lycra gave us a series of forms. It retained a natural unpredictability combined with high precision.

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Fabric

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Formwork

Gravity & Tension

Result

Images

Variable Geometry

FABRIC FORMS

Robotically positioned fabric forms for concrete casting

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Modules with interlock

Coordinates in the xyz axis for physical modelling 27

FABRIC FORMS

Robotically positioned fabric forms for concrete casting

Developing a module

Interconnected pattern with the variable modules

Variable modules

Imprint of fabric texture on module

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2011 2014

PROFESSIONAL WORK

Works from Studio Mumbai and Wallmakers

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2011 2012

STUDIO MUMBAI : PRAXIS Exhibition at TOTO Gallery MA Japan

“Praxis is the process by which a theory, lesson, or skill is enacted, practiced, embodied or realized. It may also refer to the act of engaging, applying, exercising, realizing or practicing ideas.�

The work of the studio is distinguished by the fact that the entire design and construction of the building is carried out manually by a network of architects and skilled craftsmen.

The studio has approximately 200 resident people working on the buildings, that use locally derived materials and construction methods.

In the exhibition, materials, models, mock-ups, drawings that were actually used in the studio were transported from India and reconstructed in Tokyo. They are assembled in a way the visitors have the opportunity to experience the air, light and sound of the Studio.

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PRODUCED BYPRODUCED AN AUTODESK

BY AN EDUCATIONAL AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT PRODUCT

PRODUCED BYPRODUCED AN AUTODESK

BY AN EDUCATIONAL AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT PRODUCT

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

PLAN - exhibits arranged in the Shipment container

SECTION - exhibits arranged in the Shipment container

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Drawing board stand for drawings in life size scale 33

Table for architectural models

Lime Plaster Wall

STUDIO MUMBAI : PRAXIS Exhibition at TOTO Gallery MA Japan

Project Team: Joseph Van Der Steen, Andre Murer, Markus Abegg, Heather McVicar, Takumi Kimura, Sudar Oli Gunasekaran, Shobitha Jacob & Carpenters

Model made from wood along with carpenters

Maiking life size mock ups of lime plaster walls

Making bronze models of completed projects

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STUDIO MUMBAI : PRAXIS Exhibition at TOTO Gallery MA Japan

Mahindra Residential Tower: A residential tower for a family in Mumbai City.

I worked on architectural drawings, models, presentation package and attended cleint meetings.

These models were exhibited at Gallery Ma in Japan.

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2013 2014

ARCHES,VAULTS IN EARTH ARCHITECTURE projects in Compressed Earth Blocks, Guastavino Tile Arch and Rammed Earth

Vaults and domes in exposed masonry are featured in several projects. The team of masons skilled in this method of construction are from Auroville Earth Institute where they learned this technique.

The domes and vaults are constructed ‘free spanning’ which is without a formwork, thereby reducing the cost and, increasing the pace of masonry construction.

The arches are stabilized using Nubian Technique that was developed in ancient Egypt. All vault shapes are calculated to develop catenary forces in the masonry. Their thickness and span can therefore be optimised.

I have worked on resorts, residences, churches, pavilions and have conducted workshops, on Guastavino Tile Arch System and Catenary Vaulting with compressed blocks, for Architecture students.

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ARCHES,VAULTS IN EARTH ARCHITECTURE Coonan Cross Church in Compressed Earth Blocks

Project Team: Vinu Daniel, Suresh, Jinsy R, Thufail Basheer, Bibin Mohan, Sandesh Krishnakumar, Shobitha Jacob and masons

NOT STABLE

STABLE

NOT STABLE

ARCH STABILISATION: Multple iterations using Nubian Technique to find the Optimum Arch

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NOT STABLE

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Final Stabilised Arch used for the main Vault

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Catenary Vaults for Side Aisles 41

Free Spanning Construction of the Central Vault

ARCHES,VAULTS IN EARTH ARCHITECTURE Coonan Cross Church in Compressed Earth Blocks

Construction of the main vault in Nubian Technique using compressed earth blocks.

The vaulting does not require any form of shuttering, there are no steel members for support. The load is transferred by a reinforced beam below the Vault.

Plan and rendered view of the Church

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Finding soil

Compressive strength

stabilizing the arch

re-using site debris

making ferrocement shells

laying the shells

solar powered lighting

finishing the interiors

completing the vault

EXPLORING FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

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ARCHES,VAULTS IN EARTH ARCHITECTURE Net Zero Residence in Rammed Earth

Project Team: Vinu Daniel, Suresh, Jinsy R, Thufail Basheer, Bibin Mohan, Sandesh Krishnakumar, Shobitha Jacob and masons

18mm Plywood 2” x 1” 16g GI Channel 3 mm Flat 12 mm GI bolt

18mm Plywood 2” x 1” 16g GI Channel Pipe Joint

Developing a shuttering system for constructing rammed earth walls.

Rammed Earth Walls made on site

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ARCHES,VAULTS IN EARTH ARCHITECTURE Net Zero Residence in Rammed Earth

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2008 2013

UNDERGRADUATE WORK

selected projects from School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi

School of Plannign and Architecture is ranked seventh in Asia and I was awarded an admission through a highly competitive All India Public Exam.

I have a five year accredited degree with licensure in India.

My Thesis in final year (backwater precinct development) dwells on several social issues at macro and micro levels along the backwaters of Kerala, India.

The Urban Design program was on Transit Oriented Development, designing an Urban Center along the Metro Corridor, with urban agriculture.

Housing semester, designed a Housing promoting inclusivity by creating spaces that allow people to interact on streets which are on multiple levels.

Seeing architecture as a service to humanity, chose an elective on Urban poor. I have headed HUDCO (Housing and Urban Development Cooperation) in the University, worked on Slum Redevelopment and organised shows to promote the artists of the Informal Settlement.

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In-Lake Floating Night Shelter KochiTerminal

CherthalaTerminal shopping arcade

Punnamada Kayal Terminal terminal building

Goods

Kollam Terminal Auditorium

Medical Facility

Inland Water Network - Locating Boat Terminals

Water

Road

Gallery Boat Repair Yard

Housing

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THESIS - REVIVING WATER TRANSPORTATION A Backwater Precinct Development, Kerala

In an age where the world is shifting towards its cities and rural development has taken a backseat, this thesis proposes a transformational change at a backwater precinct connecting the rural paddy fields with the main city by reviving the old water transportation network.

The boat terminal along with the ancillary facilities makes a statement giving its people what the land missed for so long.

The architectural solution is a structure where almost all surfaces and spaces have more than one function. The roof as part of the land reformation, creates spaces for viewing the boat race and the backwater. The spatial transformation connects the town’s two parts, creating a social hub for this coastal town.

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The floor plates are independent of the roof structure and are supported by columns within the building.

The louvers on the South facade help in minimal heat gain filtering light into the various spaces in the building.

Within the building are the various kiosks, information and ticketing counters. The restaurant on the first floor spills out into the Nehru Boat race Pavilion.

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THESIS - REVIVING WATER TRANSPORTATION A Backwater Precinct Development, Kerala

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The North facing sloping roofs are made of copper sheeting with a wooden truss-work

The concrete members pulls the roof down Countering the pull that the roof brings creating a free span structure.

The floor plans are independent of the roof structure supported by columns.

The wooden louvers on the South facade creating a walkway.

Two levels of The Guest Rooms staggered to maximize view.

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THESIS - REVIVING WATER TRANSPORTATION A Backwater Precinct Development, Kerala

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2011 2012

HOUSING

Inclusive housing, Working Drawings and Slum Redevelopment

Housing is a major concern in most urban areas with increasing migration. Parts of the city have become ethnic enclaves with people sharing similar interests and lifestyle.

Inclusive Housing - We had to design a huosing with people of different economic strata living within the same housing community. To promote inclusivity, developed a scheme where houses are built on streets which are at multiple levels.

Working Drawings - I have made working drawings for a housing in New Delhi to receive licensure in India.

Slum Redevelopment - I headed HUDCO (Housing and Urban Development Corporation) engaged with the informal settlements in the city. The team did an extensive analysis of Kathputli Colony, a slum pocket since several years.

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Home Street Site E-11 Zone-E City

EAST DELHI Population : 1.7 million Area: 64 sqm Density: 26,000 / sq.km Population Growth: 16.68% 57

Designing for Inclusivity Delhi has a high population in the Low Income Group with very few in High Income.

Introducing a housing including all the income groups under a roof. A street network on alternating levels are created for promoting interation between them.

INCLUSIVE HOUSING Karkardooma, New Delhi

Team: Navaneethakrishnan and Shobitha Jacob

Street Circulation Level-01

Street Circulation Level-02

Elevators and Services SITE CIRCULATION Emergency Stairs

One dwelling unit

Units in a row

Street Circulation Level-04

Street Circulation Level-01 Street Circulation Level-06 Street Circulation Level-02 STREET CIRCULATION

CORE CIRCULATION

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Green Roof

floor/roof Slab pre-fab RCC Wafffle False ceiling

beams columns Service

Bike to your home on the 12 th floor!

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Roof - exploded view

Detail - Green Roof

INCLUSIVE HOUSING Karkardooma, New Delhi

Parking layout

Housing layout

Individual homes layout

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WORKING DRAWINGS

Undergraduate work for licensure in India

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2012|hUDCO

DCO -

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uniVersitY coordinator

[ sluM redeVelopMent - Kathputli colonY]

uniVersitY coordinator

New Delhi

Shadipur Depot

Kathputli Colony

ent - Kathputli colonY] Total Area: 5.22 Hectares 55,000 people | 10,000 houses

the existing slum pocket, Kirti nagar Metro station, new delhi Population: 8500 families, 2000 floating population

Less than 1sqm per person

15% Legal water 38% Legal Electricity 80%

regional clusters within the slum Kathputli colony, the largest cluster with puppeteer, artists, arcobats and magicians.

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Land is built

Arts and Crafts is the predominant mode of income, mostly puppetry

SETTLEMENT the existing STUDY slum pocket, Kirti nagar Metro station, new delhi The Team did an extensive on ground of thepopulation settlement to develop a physical Less modelthan of the1sqm site and complete Population: 8500 families, 2000study floating per person the census data. This analysis has been referred by several researchers and scholars interested in the settlement.

SLUM REDEVELOPMENT Kathputli Colony, New Delhi

The redevelopment was a proposal by HUDCO (Housing and Urban Development Corporation) , I headed the team working on this project in my University.

Street Network

Trees and public spaces

REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL The housing proposal retains the existing network of streets and winds around without disturbing the trees and public spaces on the site.

Developing a housing preserving the streets and the trees

Unit Design - A

Unit Design - B

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SHOBITHA JACOB shobithaj@gmail.com 310-694-7168