Urban Design Portfolio by Siri Chandana Venugopal

Personal Manifesto Embracing urbanization’s greatness requires a commitment to sustainability, forging a harmonious alliance between progress and nature.

Technical Skills iri Chandana Venugopal

• AutoCAD • Enscape, v-ray • Pages, Microsoft Word • Archgis pro • Revit, Sketch up, 3DS max, Rhino3D, Grasshopper • Keynote, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe illustrator,

+64 21 2836663 sirichandana.r.v@gmail.com Unit 201 53 Cook Street, Auckland City Centre, 1010

Education

Microsoft PPT Master of Urban Design - University of Auckland

• Numbers, Microsoft Excel

Auckland, New Zealand 2023-2024

Personal Skills

Bachelor of Architecture - Visvesvaraya Technological University(at SJB SAP)

Effective Project Management:

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India 2016-2021

Managed projects adeptly, meeting deadlines and quality standards, while ensuring efficient communication. Team Leadership & Collaboration:

Achievements University of Auckland Scholarship - 2023

India

High

Achievers

Skilfully directed teams, achieving project milestones through effective communication and strong leadership. Clear Communication:

Work experience

Facilitated focus group discussions, conducted site visits, hosted public exhibitions/community events and conveyed design concepts clearly through visualizations.

Intern Auckland Council and University of Auckland Jun 2023-Jul 2023

Design Proficiency: Excellent in architecture design tools, enhancing visualizations and design communication.

Design architect Freelancer Sep 2022-Feb 2023

Volunteer Experience Transit Associate (fellow) Directorate of Urban Bengaluru, India

Land

Arts and crafts teacher Transport(DULT),

gov.

Sep 2022-Nov 2022

Jan 2022-Aug 2022

Volunteer at annual NASA(National Association of Students of Architecture, India) convention

Trainee Architect

Dec 2018-Jan 2019

Ojasviha India.

Design

and

Construction

firm,

Bengaluru,

Jul 2021-Dec 2021 Architecture student Intern RR Architects and Associates, Bengaluru, India Feb 2021-Jun 2021

Interests

• Sketching and Painting • Pottery • Graphic Design • Music and movies • Model making and crafts

1. Albany Auckland, NZ

2. Napier

Conten

3. KG Road junction Bengaluru, India

4. Begur Bengaluru, India

Albany Studio project - MUD

Albany Studio project - MUD Project location Objective

New Zealand Site area: 33.5 hectares

Not to scale

36°43'20.10"S

174°42'45.36"E

Transforming the underutilized site, marked by lowdensity development and lackluster urban streets, into a vibrant and interconnected urban centre. This transformation will be achieved by promoting high-density developments, enhancing connectivity, improving space quality, creating communal areas, and reintegrating nature into the area.

Vision Adapt

Connect

Be brave

Change over time from existing fabric

Make new connections along desire lines

Change the model, shift the grain

Create common ground More street space, more shared space

Endure Think forever horizon - time is key

Albany Studio project - MUD

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Albany Studio project - MUD

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Albany Studio project - MUD

Stage 1 - 2025

Visitors’ access prioritisation

Figure 01: Visitors primarily prioritize main routes and shorter, well-traveled pathways leading to destinations like the Albany mall and other commercial and recreational areas within the vicinity.

Stage 2 - 2055

Residents’ access prioritisation

Figure 02: Residents utilize a variety of access routes to reach their homes, showing adaptability in their choice of pathways based on convenience and the specific location of their residences

Private shared space

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Figure 03: Analyzing this led to the creation of a series of public and private shared spaces along these access corridors. The buildings are thoughtfully designed to provide shelter from excessive wind. While all the common areas and green spaces are interconnected, their design allows for subtle differentiation between private shared spaces and public shared spaces based on the types of activities that surround them.

Two types of green areas are identified: the native forest, which remains untouched during development, and orchards. Subsequent stages will involve replacing trees in the orchards with buildings, guided by a principle stating that any green space lost must be compensated vertically.

The compensation can take the form of terrace farms or vertical farms integrated into building facades.

Stage 3 - 2085

Public shared space and private shared space

Public shared space

The historical evolution of this area, transitioning from lush green forests to Kauri gum mining land, then to divided plots of orchards, and ultimately into a concrete urban environment, underscores the significance of regaining green spaces. In the first phase, the entire region will be reforested with a variety of trees.

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Albany Studio project - MUD Multifunctional area

Existing buildings Open air theatre

Town houses

Transport hub with offices and residential on the higher floor.

Section at AA’

A’

Walkways through the orchards

Tuk Tuk station

B B’ Section at BB’

C’

Town houses

Water wall

MASTER PLAN

Section at CC’

Water plaza

Pedestrianised Road

99M Walkway across the urban forest

N Parking

Not to scale

Cross section E-W

Albany Studio project - MUD

Land use

The desired vibrancy for the varea is showcased through carefully established sightlines that enhance visual connections, creating a sense of openness and transparency. The architectural and urban design elements aim to maintain a human scale, ensuring that the spaces feel comfortable and accommodating.

Building Height

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Additionally, the design introduces various elements, such as subtle enclosures, which contribute to the overall inviting atmosphere, creating an engaging environment for residents and visitors alike.

Napier Studio project - MUD

Napier Studio project - MUD Project location Objective

New Zealand

Site area: 300 hectares

Not to scale

39.4893° S

176.9192° E

Exploring Napier’s Climate Change resilience journey by following a biodiversity restoration approach that seeks to restore and enhance ecosystems by reintroducing native species, promoting natural processes, and allowing for dynamic, self-regulating systems to develop. This restoration focuses on creating homeostatic environments, that are flexible, adaptive, selfregulating and constantly evolving in order to face challenges as a result of climate change.

Vision

Natural resilience to tackle Climate change

Renewable Energy Integration

Flexibility

Selfsustaining.

Low-Impact Development

Active Design

Transit-Oriented Development

Dynamic

sustainable water management

Estimated sea level rise for year 2100

Estimated sea level rise for year 2085

Estimated sea level rise for year 2075

Napier Studio project - MUD

1.8M Rise

1.9M Rise

2M Rise

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Inevitable sea level rise

Napier Studio project - MUD

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Napier Studio project - MUD

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Napier Studio project - MUD Present

Year2050

Transformation Year2023 to Year2100 (sectional elevation through rail corridor)

41.25m

10m 15m 10m

41.25m

100m

An area of 2,75,412.27 sqm with rail line at centre is designated for future transit oriented development.

Scooped out land land is then planted with native trees like Totara, Rimu, etc. This trench formed will act as stormwater retention areas

Year2075

Year2100

2m excavated for elevating the rail corridor.

41.25m

10m 15m 10m

41.25m

100m

Native trees are used to for construction purposes

Central corridor is elevated by 2m to prevent sinking due to sea level rise and bunds are created to house the future residential developments.

41.25m

10m 15m 10m

41.25m

100m Vehicular corridor Built Residential Commercial and parking Mud bunds

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Kg Road Junction Work Project(2022)

- Team DULT

Kg Road Junction Work Project(2022)

- Team DULT

Project location Objective

Bengaluru, India

The project focuses on revitalizing a poorly functioning urban junction situated in a hightraffic area. The primary objective is to elevate the junction to optimal standards, ensuring effective traffic moderation. Additionally, the project aims to introduce pedestrian seating, addressing its current absence. By enhancing the positive pedestrian experience and contributing to the overall aesthetics of the area, the goal is to transform the junction into a more functional and inviting urban space.

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12.97312° N

77.58130° E

Site condition before design

9.50

0.80

Petrol Pump

9.50

5.80

PALAC

Lack of pedestrian facilities like seating, shade, etc.

E ROAD

poorly functioning urban junction

3.57

STOP 6.05

10.5 2.80

6.73

5.74

nue

Ave d

Roa

Not to scale All measurements in meters

20.30

GATE

2.94

3.93

17.50

STOP 7.00

To Ave wards nue Roa d

MYSORE BANK

3.75

3.50 1.38

KAVERI BHAVAN (KPTCL)

3.50

SRI MARUTHI 1 TEMPLE .80

STO

12.34

3.50

3.50 3.32

4.12

3.50

14.00

2.30

2.55

13.50 2.03

7.35

4 9.5

3.39

NAPATHI TEMPLE

STOP

SRI VIDYA GA

11.

<<<< K G ROAD

1.60

7.40

.71

7.63

C-WAL

- Team DULT

st O

ffic

eR oad

Palace R oad

Kg Road Junction Work Project(2022)

Cauvery Bhavan

To Corp

oration C

ircle

KG Road

District Of

fice Road

State B ank o Head O f Mysore ffice Pavement details

SPECIES NAME

Sl.no. SYMBOL

NO. OF PLANTS

SPACING

HEIGHT

Avenue Road

LANDSCAPE 01.

GREEN PARADISE TERMINALIA MENTALIS As per design (UMBRELLA TREE)

3M-5M

02.

SPHAGNETICOLA TRILOBATA (SINGAPORE DAISY)

1M CENTRE TO CENTRE

250

03.

DRACAENA TRIFASCIATA (SNAKE PLANT)

0.15M CENTRE TO CENTRE

150

04.

DURANTA GOLDEANA (GOLDEN DEWDROP)

0.3M CENTRE TO CENTRE

1000

0.5M-1M

05.

CHLOROPHYTUM COMOSUM (SPIDER PLANT)

0.15M CENTRE TO CENTRE

108

0.5M-1M

Bannapp

a Park R

oad

Sl.no. SYMBOL

NAME

TOTAL NO. HEIGHT

SPACING

COMPANY AND PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

LIGHTING 01. 02. Not to scale All measurements in meters

PEDESTRIAN LIGHTS

As per design

K-LITE - P7(CIRCULAR POLE), POST TOP(BRACKET TYPE), POST TOP LUMINARIES(JUNO, 5040)

BOLLARD LIGHTS

As per design

0.9M

K-LITE(100 SERIES) - TRIO BOLLARD 6955

Kg Road Junction Work Project(2022)

- Team DULT

RCC SEATER 1:2:4

100MM THK PCC 1:3:6

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Begur, SUMA Work Project(2022)

- Team DULT

Begur, SUMA Work Project(2022)

- Team DULT

Project location Objective

Bengaluru, India

12°52’36.10"N 77°36'32.01"E

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Key Phases

The inception of the Sustainable Mobility Accords (SuMA) took place in September 2020 through the initiative of the Karnataka Non-motorised Transport A ge n c y ( KN M TA ) , a st a te g ov e rn m en t so c ie t y registered under DULT, dedicated to advancing nonmotorised transport (NMT) efforts. The fundamental objective of SuMA is to actively engage communities at the grassroots level, fostering awareness regarding the benefits of sustainable transportation modes such as walking, cycling, and public transport. Moreover, SuMA is committed to supporting communities in formulating specific goals and action plans to evolve into sustainable neighborhoods. This support is provided through capacity building and assistance in achieving tangible impacts on the ground. Presently, SuMA operates in seven neighborhoods, with Begur being one of them.

House Hold Surveys And Focus Group Discussions

Data Collection and Analysis

Site Visits Documentation And Audit Community Engagement And Identifying Projects Suma Exhibition Community Consultation

Proposal preparation

Finalising Proposals Suma Taskforce Review Detail Design And Estimation

Implementation

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Begur, SUMA Work Project(2022) FOCUS GROUPS

- Team DULT

Exhibition Posters

KEY INSIGHTS

WOMEN

lack of public transport accessibility in the area

coverage

and

Uneven, unsafe and discontinuous pedestrian infrastructure

Proposal 1

Poorly maintained footpaths, repeated digging of roads, flooding, insufficient lighting, eve-teasing, encroached by shop owners and vendors, and parking of vehicles on the narrow roads in the area

SENIOR CITIZENS

LOWER INCOME GROUP

Unsafe crossings Absence of cycle lanes

Proposal 2

Discontinuous footpaths, lack of adequate street lights, unreliable bus services, lack of information, and poor first and last mile connectivity to the bus stop

Poor lighting in the neighbourhood once it is dusk CHILDREN

Trips by sustainable modes are not feasible due to Poor public transport connectivity

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Inaccessible footpaths for people with different needs due to the undulated surface, footpath height, and encroachment and no consideration for designing with principles of universal accessibility as well as Unsafe and unmarked crossings PEOPLE WHO COME FOR WORK TO NEIGHBOURHOOD

Proposal 3

Encroachment of pedestrian infrastructure for vehicle parking, dumping garbage, robbery, etc

Begur, SUMA Work Project(2022)

- Team DULT

Feedback Summary from SuMA Exhibition Feedback -

274

Pedestrian Priority Street - DLF Westend Ave Road

Shell petrol bunk junction

DLF

West

end

Ave

Road

DLF Westen

d Ave Road

Road selected for development DLF Westend Ave and Yelenahalli

Commercial land use

junction

Parking

Vendor spaces

Improving the road as a pedestrian friendly street Road Length approximately 1km

Unsafe junction

Encroachment of footpath by vendors leaving no space for pedestrians to walk on

Following the input gathered from the SuMA Exhibition, the Pedestrian Priority Street project was chosen for implementation due to receiving the highest number of votes among the proposals.

Side-walks used as garbage dump yard

Utilities like electric poles, equipments from commercial establishments, unorganised parking areas, prevent easy and continuous movement of pedestrians using the footpath

Begur, SUMA Work Project(2022)

- Team DULT

Strategies

Inclusive street design

Identity to the street and Placemaking

Junction improvement and traffic calming

Organizing Parking

Begur, SUMA Work Project(2022)

- Team DULT

Concept: The senses A sensory landscape is a specially designed area that aims to activate and captivate all the senses. It incorporates vibrant and diverse plants with different textures and fragrances, complemented by auditory elements, to craft an immersive environment conducive to relaxation, stimulation, and learning. These landscapes offer a chance for individuals of all abilities, across various age groups, to encounter joy and relaxation in settings and circumstances that may be outside their usual experiences.

7 11

15 17

Street Light Pole

Electrical Pole

Street Light Pole

Electrical Pole

3 8 6

Street Light Pole

2 1

Street Light Pole

Not to scale

Street Light Pole

Street Light Pole Street Light Pole

Street Light Pole

A minimum of 2m footpath Is maintained throughout inspite of providing landscape features

Organized parking

Electrical Pole

Street Light Pole

Electrical Pole

Street Light Pole

Streamlined carriage way (6.5m wide) and Widening footpath

Placemaking and Landscaping

Street Light Pole

Correcting junction geometry as per guidelines with proper crossings

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6 7 11

15 16

17 19

2 Sight

3 Sound

4 Smell

Clitoria tematus(Ap arijata)antioxidan ts antiageing

5 Touch

Taste Piper betel( not eaten by any insect )

Hedychium coronarium Aloevera

Rauvolfia serpentina (Sarpagandha)- reduces bp

(IMAGES INDICATED HERE ARE FOR REFERENCE PURPOSE ONLY)

Acacia coriaeca Buddleja asiatica(good butterfly attractor)

Baccopa monnieri(good ground cover - bramhi)

Thank you