Architecture Portfolio by Shreya Bandekar

Architecture Design Portfolio 2017-2022

Architecture Portfolio Shreya Bandekar selected works 2017-2022

The portfolio is a collection of the author’s work produced during the five years of architecture course. Through this undergraduate work which demonstrates the author’s approach to the proposed projects is clear. It tries to showcast thought process of the design projects that display detailed analysis of the concepts, architectural basics and the design process. It seeks to introduce the author approach towards the obstacles presented in projects.

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Contents

All about Mumbai

1.1•Mumbai Metro and Mixuse Development Around It

PS : 1) All drawings, images and texts in this portfolio have been produced by the author. 2) For group and professional project, only the drawings, images that were produced by the author have been displaced. I otherwise, credits have been mentioned.

Connecting With Architecture And Its Design

Completely for Public Interest

2.1•Modular-ship

3.1•Versatile spaces for all

2.2•Coworking Spaces: A Place To Unite

3.2•Internship at sP+a

Void Betw Built Plan

ds ween t: Urban nning

4.1•What’s appening in BKC?

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Building Structure And Details

User Relation With Built And Unbuilt Environment

6.1•Bulding

5.1•Parks For All

6.2•Working

5.2•Safe Child: A Pediatric Clinic

Construction

Drawing

City And Its Scrutiny

7.1•Kumartuli:

Locale Of Artisans, Kolkata

1.1 Mumbai Metro and Mix use Development around it The thesis is an attempt to capture the spirit of Mumbai. Mumbai is a city with a wide range of cultures and communities. Simultan eously, it is growing to a far greater extent by extending and attracting a larger range of communities. A study of pros and cons of Mumbai was done.

How can this ‘con’ be converted into a ‘pro’? AIM: To implement transit-oriented development and create mix use development in Mumbai around TIA (transit influenced areas) considering upcoming and ongoing Mumbai Metros as the main link for development. OBJECTIVE: To connect architecture and built environment with help of the existing public metro transit in order to built multi functional spaces/ structures surrounding it so that a lower impact will be created on the roadways and will eventually reduces congestion and will also facilitates multi modal interchange (MMI) bringing public transportation closer to users. NEED FOR THE PROJECT: Transit Oriented Development is one of the most successful strategies for encouraging this transition, since its principles focus on compact development within easy walking distance of transit stations, bringing potential riders closer to public transport amenities. As a result, this thesis will improve Metros at a smaller level and if this happens on a larger scale throughout, it will surely be a success.

Project Type: Design Dessertation Project Year: 2021-2022 Duration: Semester 9 & 10 Site Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra 6

abstract showing mumbai and its transport features

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Mumbai, as the country’s financial center, draws people from all over the world to seek various opportunities. People from all over the world are flocking to it in search of work. However, this creates an issue of population concentration on a massive scale. Large concentrations put a strain on amenities including housing, infrastructure, pollution and most importantly transportation.

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THANE

KANJURMARG

CHEMBUR

1. Locating Metro Stations

2. Locating Metro Station Junctions

After analysing and detailed swot analysis, the conclusions on site selection were: 1.Chembur though is commercial area creates a threat to the project due to already established options around. 2. Kanjurmarg offer better oppourtunities for mix use hub. 3.Thane site being uncertain in nature creates doubt for future developments. Therefore, Kanjurmarg becomes the most potential site among all the three due to its potential of becoming a hub in coming years.

3. Three Potential Sites

“ In 5-6 years, Kanjurmarg will

become the interchange zone for Metro lines and if you look at the routes, then commuters from the distant suburbs of MMR like Badlapur and Ambernath can come here and board another Metro, either to south Mumbai or to the western suburbs. Through one site, we shall be able to provide easy connectivity to different parts of the city,” said an MMRDA official.

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KANJURMARG SITE: figure ground analysis

SITE AREA: 27,304 SQ.M FSI : 4 BUILT UP AREA: 1,09,216 SQ.M LANDUSE: Commercial area OWERNSHIP: Private Plot

site and its neighbourhood

block a: commercial zone

block b: corporate zone

3D view with site context

block c: residential zone

BLOCK A

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BLOCK B

BLOCK C

Block A: Commercial Zone

exploded view of block A1

ground floor plan of block A1

ground floor plan of block A2

exploded view of block A2

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view from main node of the site

view at walkable realm between block A

entrance pathway 1 towards block A

entrance pathway 2 towards block A

elevational view of block A2

Block B: Corporate Zone

Corporate block does not only have office spaces but also include coworking spaces. This helps the surrounding industrial area to have their main office branches here. Also being right adjacent to metro station brings emloyement from all over mumbai to the site.

ground floor plan of block B

exploded view of block B

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office spaces overlooking interactive voids

elevational view of block B

corporate offices with mezzanine floor

Block C: Residential Zone

Studio unit are specially designed for single or couple usage. Avaible in with and without balcony options. This helps the users that work inear by companies or offices on site to stay or rent studio units according to their need.

Studio unit

1BHK units are perfect for a small/ nuclear family of 3 to 4 people. Spacious living room and dining area. Equiped with dry balconies near kitchen. The design also takes into consideration of the stdy/ work area for current covid-19 situations. 1BHK unit

2BHK units are specially designed with all amenities for a single family. It includes taking into consideration designing activities for all age groups of the family.

2BHK unit

ground floor plan of block C

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social green spaces on each floor

elevational view of block C

view from recreational area towards block C

The site is developed such that recreational zones are given in between all three blocks. The walkable realm becomes an open public area for all users. The recreational zone of corporate block has relaxing greens and shaded spaces for the workers to socialise and cool down. The residential zone provided various private amenities for kids teens as well as old age group. Kids play area, football court and amphi theatre are some of many private amenities.

site section through residential and corporate blocks

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2.1 MODULAR-SHIP Modular-ship is a project that focuses on a mixeduse housing(smaller township) based on the residents requirements with modular design that can be replicated easily. The construction methods are applied in such a way that each unit or entire housing community buildings can be easily moved from one location to another location so that within days of time the resident shall be able to live in the same unit after relocation of the building. The current situation of covid-19 for months is forcing people to stay inside their homes more than ever. This requires a better planning of interiors and designing them where limited space is used for multiple purposes by all household members. A modular mixed-use building aims to combine three or more uses into one structure such as residential, commercial, retail, cultural, and entertainment. Whatever the combination, it brings together several uses within either one building or a small area.

Project Type: Architecture Design Project Year: 2020 Duration: Semester 7 (Group Work) Group: Shreya B, Mitali T, Nidhi M, Urvi J Site Location: Seawoods, Navi Mumbai 22

The site is located in Seawoods Navi Mumbai, it’s connected to the palm beach road from one side surrounded with residential area, mixed used buildings and the NRI complex towards the south is the water body with mangroves the whole site area is surrounded with trees and a small water body on the site. Major part of the site context consists of residential buildings.

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WHY TRIANGLULAR GRID? Triangular grid have been used in modern archultecutre which help us to design flexible structural system. Assembly of different module and form of structure with repitation and combination. All the modules were developed such that the triangular grid is projected outwards. The edge of grid hence becomes the interesting triangular balcony spaces.

stacking of modules

definition a a single module

master plan

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Site is abundunt with greens open pockets for social interactions. These pockets come in with sit outs as well as with amenities for the users. Each block have public spaces on the ground floors so that the users will have eyes on the site at all times. Enough parking spaces for both car as well as bike/bicycle. -The site is divided in to two major parts. The public sector and the housing sector. -There are four entries provided, including the pedestrian entry access from the service road side. -The waterbody has public attractions around like library and open gym. -The central walkway/emergency vehicular way divides the site equally for access to each part of entire site.

-The modules make up the building and are placed on site in staggered manner in plan as well. -The central pathways around each building creates attraction and socialising points for users. -The social activities and relaxing landscape is provided at such interactive corners.

The site has both public and private zones. Both come with abundunt green areas that act as small pockets for social interactions. Each balcony of all modules overlooks into these small green pockets and provide relaxing environment. Apart from the buildings, the design has amenities like club house, kids play area, open gym as well as open sit out spaces near the water body.The central walkway/ emergency vehicular way divides the site equally for access to each part of entire site.

site elevation

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view of entire site

exclusive hosuing block

social pockets between blocks

view from water body

PRIVATE SECTOR Exclusive Housing

Work-Studio Apartments

unit plan

unit section

A very warm living environment with spaces for all enough activities spaces for all age groups. This is not just another 1bhk apartment but it is a modular 1bhk with all ameties for a joint as well as nuclear famaily.

The modules is designed to make s private space as well as working area is welcoming to the outsider, t the work and bed at different plac

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sure there are enough spaces. The working this also helps keeping ces.

work studio apartments exploded view of module with material specifications

PUBLIC SECTOR Mecantile Housing

Smal Scale Industry

unit plan

unit section

It is not a typical home. This gives the people oppurtunities to explore their business and create work inside their homes itself. THe design of the module keeps the working stations below and all private activities upstairs on mezzanine floor. 30

Small Scale industry brings the manufacturer also helps in loca module is designed such that the as store packaging or office space becomes the main machinery zon

people closer to its al employement. This mezzanine floor acts e and the ground floor ne.

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mercantile hosuing exploded view of module with material specifications

2.2 COWORKING SPACES: a place to unite Coworking is a recent movement in workspaces, having developed as a formal working style. It describes the act of sharing a physical workplace and office resources with other people who are not employees of the same company that-is having similar common shared activities but performing then in their own provided space. The program was proposed in Khandeshwar, Navi Mumbai. It was right adjacent to the creek. The site included some part of the waterbody inside the side. The Khandeshwar railway station was within 1Km away from the site making it the perfect location for working group to access easily. It is between the extreme built environment and open play grounds and barren space. The design program included spaces like main co-working unit, cafe, seminar rooms, podcats rooms, auditoriums and library. These were divided into two parts, one for only co-working users and another accessible for both public and co-working users. The structure is divided accordingly considering two frames for each part i.e the working part and public part. Spatial factors investigated include openness, proximity to others, flexibility, privacy, distraction, and territoriality, presence of landscapping, daylight, and window views were considered before hand.

Project Type: Architecture Design Project Year: 2019 Duration: Semester 5 Site Location: Khandeshwar, Navi Mumbai 32

site context study of Khandeshwar

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On the one hand we find very densely packed residential units in a linear manner facing the back to the site, while on the other hand we have open lands of playgraounds and barren land. Also the creek adjacent plays an very important role as it affects the climatic aspect of the structure.The part of creek that enters the site is treated according to the requirements of the user.

Exploded axometric showing interlocking of frames

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The concept comes from the idea of having the vertical transition separate from the actual working part of the building. The views and its site analysis was the reason of its orientation.

The concept was finalised creating a ‘Frame’ with only vertical transition on edges of the structure.

The interlocking of similar Frames was considered keeping common areas on ground floor. The frames varied in heights and length to make interesting form.

Two Frames are alloted for public access and are given on lower floors, while other two higher Frames are purely for the coworking blocks. The entry to the blocks are common, creating larger covered semiopen spaces on the ground floor, which are alloted to be used by public for community programs and other functions.

Exploded axometric showing spatial arrangements

Section through semi private and public spaces

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small office spaces

plan of semi private offices

clear corridor spaces

plan of private offices

conference and meeting rooms

3.1 VERSATILE SPACES FOR ALL Dadar, which is a key connecting point for central and western part of Mumbai. The scale of crowd is huge, and the moment it steps on to the road, it faces a space crunch as a result of encroached footpaths. It not only has high rise structure, but also is amalgamation of low rise structures with very immediate interaction with its streets. The site is located in Dadar such that it is central part of both, high rise and low rise, skyline of the surroundings. The project brief was providing a multifuctional public structure with Library as the main element. The other public activities were Digital convenience centre, Learning centre, Seminar rooms, Art galleries, Day care centre and Cafe

All these public spaces with variety of activities and user groups were considered while conceptualisation. The spaces imagined are an amalgamation of different styles with much inspiration from postmodernism, brutalism, and ancient architecture.

Project Type: Architecture Design Project Year: 2020 Duration: Semester 6 Site Location: Dadar, Mumbai 38

skyline and vista of the site surroundings

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site with context and view of the project

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The site plays the important role in the placement of the activities around. Only one accessible road is available. The view from the site were focusing on the surrounding rigid strcutures, but the side with low rise structures had a farther view. Site being very near to a junction, becomes very noisy and continously active throughout the day, so bufferes around the site were placed accordingly. The main street was enchroached by the vendors and small shops creating hustle right next to the site entry road.

ground floor plan

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development of form

The form was decided on the basis of various activities. the activities were classified in two blocks-- a silent zone and a hustler zone. The orientation was decided according to the views to and from the site. Then was raised and placed on top of each other. The silent zone (library and learning centre) was kept above the hustler zone (digital centre, cafe and seminar room). To add lesser ground coverage yet have open terrace cafes and more coverage above, slant walls were added to the main three walls which protrude outwards progressively.

slant wall treatements

sectional perspective view

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interactive terrace spcaes

various activities on all upper floors

digital convience centers on ground

3.2 INTERNSHIP AT sP+a

(sameep padora and associates) This shall give an overview on my learning goals before the start of my internship, as well as an insight onto a research about the internship process and design part, and most importantly an illustration of the projects I have worked on within sP+a. The studio has allowed me to evaluate and grow upon my role and development. I express my sincere gratitude to allow me this opportunity to work as an intern and improve in all architectural aspects. scan for entire professional practice portfolio

Project 1: cloud forest

Project type: Bird Avairy (private project) Location: Reliance Corporate Park, Turbhe Work done: Design Development, Autocad Plans, sections, MEP Drawings, 3D Rhino Model, Physical Model

The project broadly focused on creating a natural experience for user as well as the birds. The project included spaces like bird enclosures, lounge zones, hospital facilities for birds and residential block for the workers. The central “Free Flight Aviary” is the main feature of the design. A lush ambience of tress with waterbody below creates a natural home to all the birds. It allows them to be open to the sky yet be enclosed by a thin net that does not allow them to escape away. 46

view of entire project

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The grand entrance is marked by the canopy which leads to reception areas. The reception area then continues to the visitors path and another to the free flight aviary. The free Flight aviary is a huge open space with series of alternating columns that hold the roof net above. The green roofs are accessible to view the cages from above and also be closer to the birds. The visitors path is connected with ramps that follow a continous path viewing all the enclousure. the huge organic external shell is the result of the criss cross visitor’s path. The green roof too is accessible for users making it another place of engagement with the birds. The cages are slanted from top with glass coverings for ease of the viewer.

accessible green roof

entrance

accessible green roof

free fight avairy

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admin and conference block

residential block

cafe block

Project 2: art residency

Project type: Public Project Location: Hampi, Work done: Interiors and material palatte, 3D Rhino Model, Render views, Research and Study for Local Materials, Presentation

Art Residency India is an ongoing project on site, Hampi. The scope was not only limited to architectural perspective but was also considered to have interior built in elements so as to evolve the project as a whole.The Interiors where then decided to be kept very simple and local to the site and retain the immense culture of Hampi itself.

workshop spaces

An immense scope of light and ventilation is provided. While looking at the interiors,the glass panneled partions play the major role in keeping up with the rustic asthetics. The mud blocks and the finish it has craetes an interesting feature in the interiors. Locally available wooden furniture is used.

cafe block

Project 3: juhu project

Project type: Residential Project Location: Juhu, Mumbai Work done: Design developement, AutoCad Plans and Sections for all options, 3D Rhino Model, Render plans, section, daigrams, views, Presentation, Physical Model

Option 01- interlock

Option 02- decks

The intension of creating options with double height spaces was the primary goal, so as to achieve maximum FSI consumed on the same plot of land with the same height of the entire structure overall.

physical model of option 01

The atempt of making spaces that work dually with one common central ground of double height was acheived in interlock technique. While the deck option focused on the double height space over dining area creating very interesting interactive spaces with floating bedrooms and bridges connecting each bedroom on differnet floors.

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view of entrance and amenitites

4.1 WHATS HAPPENING IN BKC? an urban planning project The project brief was to smartly plan the existing E block of BKC complex and come up with solutions to the existing problems faced there. BKC being majorly a commercial area rich in resources and technology is connected to ongoing metro line 3. This factor was taken as a important feature of the site and was planned accordingly. The project acknowledges many existing features and its problems. Further it describes how urban design parameters were used to plan and improved area. BKC sits on marshy land on the north side of Mahim Creek and either side of the Mithi River. The aim to develop BKC: To decongest and decentralize south Mumbai. Its central location, ample availability of land and close proximity to the airport has made it one of major office hub location in the country. Road networking ( Easy accessibility) - Excellent connectivity to South Mumbai, Central suburbs & Metropolitan area of Thane. The Vision is to create a more accessible and liveable BKC, with respect to the context, including the Mithi river front development, tackling the problems of congestion and introducing lively spaces . Project Type: Urban Planning Project Year: 2021 Duration: Semester 9 (Group Work) Site Location: BKC, Mumbai 52

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Origin and History

Site and Neighbourhood

Principle: Enhancing the face of the street and interacting with built facade. Inference: The characteristic of the structure presently in BKC are isolated, having interactive facades which can reflect the sense of the neighbourhood would build up a great atmosphere to this place.

space study

Principle: Reforming the future of mobility by promoting non motorized transport (NMT)

hierarchy of road networks

Inference: Due to the presence of more public amenities such as the bus stops, parks promoting non-motorized transport is one of the major aspect as it requires low cost, less human resource, easy and quick to implement, scalable and also its environmentfriendly.

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Principle: Enhancing the Environment

livable

Inference: To achieve the sustainability goals of the transport sector, it is necessary to promote use of NMT. The pattern of development, public spaces and urban facilities can help improve the quality of the environment with minimum disruption. circulation pattern

Principle: Visual character and Sight lines Inference: Provision of social amenities and open space development should come up simultaneously with the development of urban spaces.

hierarchy of road networks

Opportunities - BKC is an emerging well planned real estate commercial area, easing the burden on South Mumbai. - By 2030, it is expected to be the most significant commercial area in the entire Mumbai city. - The future focused on three key aspects i.e. Liveability, Workability and Sustainability. - The buildings in E block that will soon be listed for redevelopment. These include offices of central and state government bodies, as well as private organisations and multinational corporations. - To reduce the public density on the road, the travelator is supposed to be designed interconnecting all the new developed structures. -Mithi River beautification work includes a garden development to beautify the landscape, pave a block road, build stormwater drains, illuminate the area, installation of seats and dustbins.

Challenges - As a part of the mithi river development project : 1. The river sections were widened and deepened along its complete stretch. 2. Retaining walls were built to stop the water from overflowing into the developed area. - Despite of all these improvements the mithi river continues to flood and it brings the city’s road and rail network to a standstill. - Provision of social amenities should come up simultaneously with the development and disposal of lands. - The existing road over-bridge at Sion station is too narrow. It needs to be widened suitably in time. - The existing sewer outlets should be immediately tackled by Bombay Municipal Corporation so that the nuisance of the untreated sewage flowing into the creek would be stopped at once.

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zoning

connectivity

social spots

active frontages

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section through mix use and residential buildings

section through commercial buildings

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the central node

the main street

recreational zones

activities along mithi river

5.1 EXPOSITION SPACE The project was to design an exposition hall using portal frames. The goal was to create a charming, protected area that is exposed to nature from the inside and serves as an exhibition hall. Exploration and 3D visualisation were used to carry out the design. Portal Frames are used as the load bearing elements in this long span roof system. The construction is made even more streamlined and light due to the utilisation of steel components joined by lattice frames. The parallel portal frames are joined by steel purlins on top that support an opaque sheet that serves as a covering. Polycarbonate sheets are mostly used on the structure’s skin. Better bending capabilities are offered by polycarbonate sheets. A crucial region for receiving the most natural light and ventilation is the monolithic elevation, which is joined by glass frames.

view from entrance

Project Type: Building Construction Project Year: 2021 Duration: Semester 9(Group Work) Group: Shreya B, Mitali T, Urvi J Site Location: Thane 62

view from entrance

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view from inside of hall

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view explaning different layer of portal frame

view from inside of hall

view from inside looking at entrance

5.2 WORKING DRAWINGS Working drawings provide the exact dimensions and the structure’s graphical information that can be used by the contractor to construct the work and assemble the structure in place accordingly. It includes all detailed drawings of each feature including the structural and mechanical components. The co-working spaces designed in semester 5 at Khandeshwar are then detailed out and resolved in working drawings semester 6. The setting out plan is laid and plans with structural system, sections and construction details are shown. The specific design of waffle slabs with elongated shear walls, concrete jail at staircase, and strip sections are detailed out.

Project Type: Architecture Drawing and Representation Project Year: 2020 Duration: Semester 6 66

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6.1 PARK FOR ALL What is landscaping? “A profession and academic discipline that employs principles of art and the physical and social sciences to the processes of environmental planning, design and conservation, which serve to ensure the long-lasting improvement, sustainability and harmony of natural.” The site located in Sanpada. It is in the amidst of the residential areas from three sides while Palm beach road adjacent to the creek. This puts a an interesting point as it is located around the residential area. Site analysis includes the analysis and description of all aspects (or layers) of the composition of a chosen landscape or landscape design in a known context. Not only its form is involved, but also its function and the way it has been made. As a result we acquire specific knowledge from an determined object in a determined context.

sectional perspective through a

The proposal aim to design spaces that can make communication between people more easy. The residential blocks being highly solid, such garden spaces become the only place to socialise physically. The elements where designed such that at each point each user can satisfy all the visual barrier and can connect not only with each other but also with the surroundings and its greens. Project Type: Landscape Design Project Year: 2019 Duration: Semester 5 Site Location: Sanpada, Navi Mumbai 70

Grouped Sitting On Contoured Surface Around Waterbody

Sit-Outs Provided Besides Wa

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amphi theatre

aterbody

Stepped Sitting Near the WaterBody

Pergola Walkway Bridge Over Waterbody

Amphitheatre Provided

view from pergola walkway

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6.2 SAFE CHILD: pediatric clinic The integration of design details such as the shape, size, colour, and light can change our thought of how spacious a place is and these elements are responsible for the feeling and emotion of that space. This project tried to create visual illusions that change the way the user look space and its spaciousness. Colour is an integral element in my work, although is rarely the leading component in the drawing. The colour responds to the spatial qualities and mood evoked by the drawing. This site for this project is located in Panvel, Navi Mumbai. The project was to design interiors for Paediatric clinic. The children are the primary users of the space and hence the arrangement of spaces are provided with environment that they are makes them less concentrated on their medical condition and create playfulness around. The concept for the design was ‘strips’. Strips create an illusion of extra length. As the module to be desinged was very compact, this illusion helped to neglect that structural element. As discussed above, the interiors plays major role in influencing the mood of the user. Therefore the colour tones are used such that they create harmony around. The adjacent drawing suggests the colour tones and varoius elements used the different spaces of the clinic which was designed. Project Type: Interior Design Project Year: 2018 Duration: Semester 4 Site Location: Panvel 74

sectional perspective through the entire clinic

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mood board with plan

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view of the entire clinic

view of the children play area

7.1 KUMARTULI: creative space of local artisans of Kolkata In the narrow alleys of Kumartuli, traditional artisans give shape to the divine. Tucked inside north Kolkata, Kumortuli is a maze of lanes and by-lanes where deft hands mould clay to give shape to divine forms. Rows of idols in various stages of completion stood inside the dark workshops. It is amazing to see how the craftsmen painstakingly create the marvellous idols out of mere clay. The space becomes lively during the three months during Durga Pooja, these rudimentary frames will emerge as the ten-handed Goddess Durga standing over a lion in her demon-slaying pose.

Plan of The Durga Charan Banergee Street, Kumartuli

Besides meeting the domestic demand for celebrations this hub caters to the international market too.About 528 families of idol-makers live today spread on a contiguous area of about 1.3 hectares in an old quarter of the city of Kolkata. Moreover, the colony is visited by numerous skilled and semi-skilled artisans who migrate from the larger city-region during the peak months of production. Kumartuli is a live example of a creative cluster. This documentation portrays the richness of the space due to the creative craftsmen and there works. As it has very closely packed yet very impactful surroundings with many different activities that take place through out at the same time. Project Type: College Project (Documentation) Project Year: 2018 Duration: Semester 4 (Group Work) Site Location: Kumartuli, Kolkata 78

Street Elevation of The Durga Charan Banergee Street, K

Kumartuli

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Street Elevation of The Durga Charan Banergee Street, Kumartuli

People in the workshops have little time for small talk. Somewhere, frames are being hammered into position. In between the workshops were small shops were trinkets, ornaments and weapons were being shaped out of foil and tin.

Some people are busy kneading the clay. In some workshops, craftsmen stood on scaffolding, shaping the various body parts or applying paints.

While some are seen on the edge of the small shops sitting on the soft edges around created by the shop owner himself.

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Types of Build Spaces on Street

Pure Residential Block

Workshop Block

Residential with Shop Block

Workshops with Shop Block

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