Shruti Jalodia
COA, Masters in Advanced Architecture
Based in New Delhi, India Nationality : Indian shruti.jalodia@gmail.com (0091) 996 800 2339
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrutijalodia/
About Author
Employment
Shruti Jalodia is an architect and computational designer who is interested in creating technologically advanced and environmentally responsible design.
Designer : HKS Architects | 2018-2020 Based in New Delhi, India
Passionate about design research, in her typical workday, she enjoys working with a interdisciplinary team to critically examine architectural challenges and bringing innovation as well as efficiency to the process of design. Her experience of working on both geometrical as well functional aspects of architectural design on various scales, combined with her skills of using computational tools for building analytics and simulation, enables her unique perspective on designing High Performance Architecture. With a deep understanding of BIM environment, she has worked extensively on streamlining digital workflows for a faster documentation and delivery for different project stages. In her 6 years of professional work, she has collaborated with design teams and consultants based in UK, China, USA, UAE, EU, India and enjoys being part of multi-cultural, global teams, that bring myriad sensibilities together.
6 years
Assistant Tutor : IAAC, Barcelona | 2018 Global Summer School 2018 (IaaC), Barcelona Project Architect | 2016-2017 Gurugram, India Architect : Abaxial Architects | 2013-2016 New Delhi, India Mindspace Architects | 2012 Bangalore, India
Education
6+ years
Masters in Advanced Architecture | 2018 Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IaaC) Barcelona, Spain ` Bachelor of Architecture | 2013 School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi Registered architect with the Council of Architecture (COA), India.
Software and Skills
Projects
BIM / CAD
Healthcare
Revit, BIM360 : Advanced knowledge of delivering architecture projects in Revit, Revit families and other plugins. Experienced in BIM execution and QA processes. Rhino3D : Advanced knowledge of development strategies for non-linear architectural geometries. Experienced in generating geometries for formfinding, analysis and fabrication using SubD modelling, RhinoScipt, Rhinovault2, RhinoCam and other related plugins. Sketchup, AutoCAD : Advanced knowledge. Programming/ Simulation Grasshopper : Developing custom scripts that are based on architecture design concepts. Spatial analysis, optimization and workflow-automation using some of the following plugins. Advaced user: Ladybug Tools, Kangaroo, Lunchbox, Elk,DeCoding Spaces Toolbox, PedSim. Has experience with: Rhino.Inside, GhPython, Karamba, MeshEdit, Octpus. Dynamo : Experience in workflow-automation and scripts for Rhino- Revit interpolability. Python : Developing custom nodes for Grasshopper and Dynamo. Oasys Massmotion : Crowd Simulation for evacuation, Pedestrian simulation for analysing movement paths and space utilization patters. Presentation
Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Hospital (HKS Architects) Bukayriyah, Al Qassim, KSA This 300 bed facility spreads over a site area of 26 acres, and is designed to be a state-of-the-art healthcare facility. With a built-up area of 90,323 m2, the hospital building consists of a basement, a 3-level podium, 6 upper floors, and a roof, with various medical wards, specialized healthcare units, administrative departments, utilities, and services. Role: Designer - Facade modelling and Detailing, BIM modelling and SD stage documentation. Parco Della Salute Torino (HKS Architects) Turin, Italy The project foresees the construction of four buildings closely interconnected, with the following functions:· Healthcare and clinical training Centre, Teaching Centre (School of Medicine), Research Centre, Accommodation. The project also includes a comprehensive urban regeneration program, including a piazza as well as commercial and shopping areas to complete the public and tertiary services. Role : Designer - Computational Design, Environmental Simulations, Context modelling, Tata Memorial Hospital (HKS Architects) Mumbai, India Facade design option for a 8,00,000 sf, 550 bed cancer hospital set in the heart of Mumbai.
Graphic Design : Experience in compiling and editing design books and boards using Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketchbook.
Role : Designer - Facade modelling and design.
Video Editing : Compilation of architecture Concept Videos and walk through using Adobe PremierPro, Adobe AfterEffects, Final Cut Pro X.
Jeddah Park Health Services Tower (HKS Arch) Jeddah, KSA
Rendering : Still renders and walkthrough using Enscape for Rhino and Lumion.
The project entails an existing shell and core building that was initially designed for an office building and will be re-purposed into a hospital.
Fabrication
Role : Designer - Interiors Design and documentation.
Rapid Prototyping and Digital fabrication using 3D printing, Laser cutting and CNC. Functional/ Performative Prototyping using micro controllers (Arduino, Raspberrypi3 B+)
Commercial
Institutional
Hijaz Yatch Club (HKS Architects) AMAALA, KSA
Ashoka University (Abaxial Architects) Sonipat, India
The Hijaz Yacht Club stands to be an iconic building within Triple Bay, Amaala, a landmark hospitality destination on the shores of the Red Sea. With an area of 7800 sqm, he club seeks to offer a comprehensive range of services and facilities to both members and visitors.
A philanthropically funded, liberal arts campus, Ashoka University resides at the fringes of New Delhi. With an area of 21,03,520 sft, the campus houses Auditoriums, classrooms, admin offices, sports club, student hostels and faculty housing.
Role: Designer - Facade design and modelling, Revit-Rhino Interpolability, BIM execution. Chong Qing Lu Neng City Center (HKS Architects) Shanghai ,China 410,000 sqm mixed-use development including 31,600 sqm St. Regis hotel, 30,000 sqm office building, 89,000 sqm commercial and 95,000 sqm apartment. Role : Designer - BIM modelling, Revit families, Documentation for CD stage Krtya Abode by Goldfish (HKS Architects) Hyderabad, India A corporate office tower with a total built up area of 1.6 million sqft situated on a site of 2.9 acres. This tower is located near one of the major technology township in south-asia, called the Hi-Tec city, Hyderabad. Role : Designer - Space design and planning, Parametric design and modelling World Trade Center (Abaxial Architects) Greater NOIDA, India Spread over an area of 21 acres, the facilities include WTC, club, office spaces, furnished offices, residential apartment, restaurants, expo center, auditorium and conference rooms. Role: Architect - Space planning, interior design, presentation. iHeartMedia (HKS Architects) Multiple cities across USA A series of Interior fit out projects across multiple locations of iheart media offices in USA. Role : Designer - BIM modelling
Role: Architect - Interior design, Documentation Museum of Life and Arts (Abaxial Architects) Kanha National Park, M.P, India Nestled congruously within the Singhinawa Jungle Lodge, the 1,000 square foot museum is an ode to the indigenous Gond and Baiga artisans and their arts and crafts. Role: Project Architect - Design, Documentation Client and consultant coordination. Interpretation center at Biodiversity Park (Abaxial Architects) Gururgram, India The centre will be located in the Aravali Biodiversity Park. Constructed using bamboo, local stone and soil, furnished with bamboo interiors this center will spread across 5000 sft area. Role: Project Architect - Design, Documentation Client and consultant coordination. Indian Institute of Management -Sports Center (Mindspace Architects) Bangalore, India The new sports center is planned in proximity to the existing hostel blocks. The planning respects existing trees and access points. Role: Architectural Intern - Design Building 1800 Lab Spaces (Mindspace Architects) Genome Valley, Hyderabad, India Building 1800 is a world class multi-tenanted laboratory building, designed for high end pharma and life sciences R&D, with an area of 141,500 sft. It is a Platinum rated certified building by Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). Role: Architectural Intern - Documentation
Research & Publications
Bhopal : Documentation and Intervention 2010 | SPA, Delhi
Place Based Risk Mapping Tool HKS Inc.
Study of selected precincts, collection of archival information, Spatial and growth patterns of selected areas, Detailed survey of Iqbal Maidan and proposals for intervention.
A place-based risk mapping approach is anchored on the interface between humans and their environments to mitigate infection risk and inform value-based decisions. Role: Computational Designer, Researcher Building Health Audit HKS, New Delhi A system of auditing that allows a comprehensive review of the building, it’s occupants, and occupancy pattens, in order to identify and minimise the risk posed due to COVID19 transmission.
Role: Contributor Kalpa and Sangla : Settlement Study and Documentation 2009 | SPA, Delhi Includes Demographic surveys, Settlement plans and zoning, Building typology study, Measure drawing of important buildings and study of construction methodology. Role: Contributor
Role: Researcher, Project Manager
Art Installation / Exhibition Synapse : A Smart Material System for Real-Time Urban Flow Data Collection Toward Responsive Environments and Informed Decision Making in Urban Spaces Impact: Design With All Senses, Springer, 2019 This paper presents a smart material (graphene) based system for monitoring pedestrian activity in the cities. The material system presents embedded capacity of sensing and actuation.
Tripping the Light Fantastic Habitat Photosphere 2019, IHC, New Delhi This interactive, Light and sound art installation, was part of a photography festival held at the esteemed India Habitat Center New Delhi. It’s stalictical formations emulate life inside a cave. Role: Design and Media Artist
Role: Co-Author Reincarnating Varanasi 2014 | Future Institute,Delhi Compilation of issues and revival steps for various aspects including Urban Design, Transportation, Craft and Culture, Policies etc. Role: Researcher Context in a Contest 2012 | Seminar Paper | SPA, Delhi Understanding relevance and present definition of ‘context’ in Architecture. Role: Co-Author
Metallic Spaces IAAC, Barcelona The project explored advanced design thinking, generative algorithms, accompanied with novel interfaces for robotic programming and automated construction in form of metal rod bending. Role: Tutor - Physical computing and interaction. Willing NOIDA, India Willing is a Public Art Installation that explores notions on Time as a measure of change, offering meditative, hypnotic spaces within the public domain to pause, reflect and wonder. Role: Research, Prototyping