Shweta Mhatre - Portfolio by shweta Mhatre

shweta

shweta.design@gmail.com

mhatre

510.517.9641

devraidesign, mumbai + berkeley Architecture, Interiors and Landscape design 1.1

BROOKHILL RESIDENCE, mumbai.

1.2

OCEANVIEW RESIDENCE, mumbai.

SHW GROUP, plano,tx Architecture and Engineering, Planning, Interiors 2.1

PROFESSIONAL ACADEMIC

contents

www.shwgroup.com

june 2004 - mar 2007 www.rajivsaini.com

jan 2003 - april 2004 www.rjbx.firm.in

TRAINING CENTRE FOR RELIANCE, thane.

_OPOLIS Architects, mumbai. Architects and Urban Planners. 5.1

jan 2008 - aug 2008

PODDAR RESIDENCE, delhi. RESIDENCE ALONG THE GANGES, haridwar, uttranchal, india.

Ratan J. Batliboi - Architects, mumbai. Architecture, Urban Planning and Graphic Design. 4.1

www.devraidesign.com

AUDITORIUM, texarkana, tx.

Rajiv Saini + Associates, mumbai. Architecture + Design 3.1 3.2

2003 - 2007, 2009 - 2010

july 2002 - nov 2002 www.opolis.in

SPLENDOUR COUNTRY HOUSE, khadki.

Christopher Charles Benninger Architects Pvt. Ltd. Architects and Urban planners, pune.

dec 2001 - june 2002

Www.ccba.in

6.1

CAMP MANAGERS BUNGALOW , YMCA, talegaon, pune.

6.2

CENTRE FOR NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND COMPLIMENTARY MEDICINE, pune.

University of California, berkeley Master of Architecture, College of Environmental Design

A.1

fall 2008 - spring 2009 ced.berkeley.edu

Thesis dissertation: URBAN SUBLIME

Institute of Environmental Architecture, mumbai.

june 2005- may 2006

(Post graduate diploma from Rachana Sansad affiliated to Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education)

B.1

Environmental architectural design: ENVIRONMENTAL REDESIGN of nature healing centre, sawantwadi, maharashtra.

B.2

Environmental landscape design: ENVIRONMENTAL REVITALIZATION of Charlotte lake, matheran, maharashtra.

University of Mumbai, mumbai. Bachelor of Architecture degree, Sir J.J College of Architecture

C.3

Thesis dissertation: DISCOVERING DWARKA, dwarka, gujrat.

june 1997- may 2002 www.sirjjarchitecture.org

1.1

brookhill residence devrai design concept, design, design development, specifications, constructions documents and administration

As one of the firms most published works in Indian design journals, Brookhill residence is an exemplar of devraidesign aesthetic and principles. The young firms portfolio boasts of small projects at the intersection of architecture, interiors and landscape design where immaculate details and experimentation with material are the key approaches. As design principal of the firm, I have used it as a platform of investigation and collaboration between myself, artists and craftsmen for projects of diverse nature.

Spread over three floors in a high-rise overlooking the ocean and city this 2400 square foot penthouse aims to be ostentatious yet minimal. Designed along simple clean lines the home is still opulent in its character and combines traditional design and craft from India with contemporary design. The space is conceptualized around the subtle metaphors of the sea, coast and the Mumbai skyline, all of which could be viewed from this skyscraper. Designed for a couple who enjoyed entertaining, the layout allows for accommodating guests in its unobstructed free flowing spaces. An installation suspended from the ceiling in the main living space, is made using cylindrical brass studs of varying heights and dimensions mimicking the growing urban sprawl and density in the city. This sculptural piece adds drama to the space, while serving as barrier to prevent falls near the stairs.

1.2

oceanview residence devrai design concept, design, design development, specifications, constructions documents and administration

In an attempt to promote traditions in nature and local craft, while weaving together the built and unbuilt landscape, the outdoor spaces at Oceanview residence, bring in delights of being in the open in otherwise cramped urban settings and condo living. The exploration in material, texture and innovation in detail continue in this project of devraidesign in an attempt to add valuable usable space to the urban dwellling.

Leaders in designing learning environments, SHW group strives to create effective studentfocused facilities. The auditorium is a high-end technologically savvy community space. A capacity of 1000, the auditorium for a school campus was to be used both for theater and music performances. The proposal consists of the auditorium space and support facilities with mock-up, practice and choir rooms.

2.1

auditorium @ texarkana shw group

construction documents and construction administration

2.1

auditorium @ texarkana shw group

construction documents and construction administration

An eclectic mix of material, craft and artistry are the key elements of this luxury home in the capital of India. Situated on a 1000 sq m plot of land in one of Delhi's prime localities, the brief needed us to use every possible sq. in of build able space. Internally the home is planned as three independent apartments each of about 3000 sq ft. The bedrooms are largely located in the front facing a green forest reserve. Semi-private rooms are located along the driveway where a composition of slit openings brings in natural light and privacy from neighbors. The clients being art collectors, the spaces called for backdrops against which these could be displayed. Innovation was through the use of un-conventional materials as architectural finishes, while still ensuring longevity and hygiene. Semi-private spaces were also key areas for entertainment and hence needed to be malleable in their layout.

poddar residence 3.1 rajiv saini associates conceptual design,design development,construction administration,project management, consultant meetings.

3.2

weekend home at haridwar rajiv saini associates

+ 5' 11"LVL + 4' 3" LVL

conceptual design,design development,consultant meetings,site responsibilities. + 1' 0" LVL

KITCHEN

KITCHEN COURT

MASTER BEDROOM - 8' 6" LVL

SECTION DD

1 OUTDOOR SHOWER

BATH - 205 SQ FT LVL -8' 6" CL HT -9'-6" D7

PRD7

55 SQ FT LVL -7' 0" CL HT -9'-6"

BE WARDRO

SHOWER

OTS

LVL -7'-6" O.T.S

KITCHEN - 250 SQ FT D8

DECK

LVL -7' 0" CL HT -9'-6"

C SLOPE

This 3500 sq ft retreat on the banks of the Ganges in Haridwar usesC passive solar design techniques to its best. Oriented along the east west axis, the structure is tucked into the earth mounds at site for maximum thermal insulation. Internal courts add to the ambient lighting throughout the day. North light windows get in the cool daylight at all times.

MAIDS - 70 SQ FT

SLOPE

W.C

DN KITCHEN COURT

495 SQ FT

OTS

VE S.L A B O

MASTERBED LVL -8' 6"

TUB

KITCHEN - 200 SQ FT

LVL -8'-6" S.L ABOVE

O.T.S LVL -7'-6"

LIVING -

LVL -7' 0" CL HT -9'-6"

530 SQ FT

LVL -9' 6" C L -12' 8" - 15' 8"

DINING - 250 SQ FT

CL HT -9'-6" D6

COVERED SPACE -

1480 SQ FT

LVL -7' 0" CL HT -9'-6"

LVL 0

LVL -9' 6"

OPEN TO SKY COURT- 560 SQ FT DN

Water management techniques, by rain water harvesting for fresh water supply and the root zone technology for waste water treatment were incorporated. The house used locally available stone with minimal use of concrete. The existing loose soil on site was rejuvenated by plantations rich in their phosphorus, nitrogen content. Adequate measures for erosion were planned through plantation management.

LVL -7'-6"

VIEWIN G

LVL -12' 0"

SPA -

DECK

LVL -7' 0" CL HT -9'-6"

330 SQ FT

LVL -6' 0" CL HT -9'-6"

DEN-

365 SQ FT

LVL -7' 0"

LVL -8' 0" D7

O.T.S

SHOWER

BATH -

140 SQ FT LVL -7' 0" CL HT -9'-6"

Approach to the site was through a wooded forest of native trees and shrubs. The house is only read as flying roofs at the ground level.

sol con

BED 2 - 254 SQ FT LVL -7' 0"

LVL -7' 0" CL HT -9'-6"

sol con

COVERED SPACE VIEWING DECK

SECTION AA ENTRANCE COURT

d war

B D6

rob

BED 1 -

DECK

270 SQ FT

LVL -7' 0"

O.T.S LVL -8' 6"

cod

BATH D7

d war

rob

180 SQ FT

LVL -7' 0" CL HT -9'-6"

weekend home at haridwar 3.2 rajiv saini associates conceptual design,design development,consultant meetings,site responsibilities.

The second house along the Ganges, makes optimum use of north light, wind direction and is heat insulated by earth berms on the south face. Wooden fins on the west and south facade help reduce the harsh south sun. A large internal court helps in integrating the outside with the inside and provides a private outdoor space. Built loosely along a north south corridor which serves as a connectivity spine for the living-dining block with the bedrooms. On the first floor level a water body on either side of the walkway, avoids the need to have a safety rail. Materials used were locally available. Both these neighboring houses in Haridwar used home grown electricity from a hybrid system of solar photovoltaic and wind mills. KID'S BEDROOM lvl +3'-0" 275 sq ft

BATH 140 sq ft

bb BATH 180 sq ft

BATH 145 sq ft

LVL -8' 0"

M BEDROOM lvl +3'-0" 300 sq ft

lvl +2'-0"

LVL -8' 0"

270 sq ft BEDROOM lvl - 7' - 6"

lvl +3'-0" 1

2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20

up 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

STUDY 125 sq ft lvl - +/- 0.00

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20

lvl - +/- 0.00 STUDY

TERRACE LVL +3'-0" aa

42'-9"

DINING 325 sq ft

OPEN COURT LVL - 9'-0" 1850 sq ft

OPEN COURT

1190 sq ft

1850 sq ft LVL - 9' - 0"

LIVING

LVL -8' 0"

485 sq ft LVL - 7'6"

LVL -8' 0"

lvl - +/- 0.00

dn 16 15 14

kitchen + maid's room below

first f l o o r p l a n

KITCHEN

MAIDS

lvl - +/- 0.00 13 12 11

10 9

TOI

n ground floor plan

rjb architects

IDC

conceptual layout and design, presentation drawings, 3d visualisation.

4.1

convention & training centreproposal 3 INTEGRATION LAB

TRAINING CENTRE ENTRY

CONVENTION CENTRE

SERVICE CORE

The Reliance Convention Center was designed to be the interactive channel for technical and commercial activities that parallel, enhance and complement the organization. The aim was to build a truly world-class digital community with the Reliance CLC becoming a central hub to support the function of Reliance business and technology through the 21 st century.

SERVICE CORE

PEDESTRIAN PLAZA SERVICE CORE

TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTRE

AUDITORIUM

MANAGEMENT TRAINING CENTRE

SERVICE CORE SERVICE ENTRY

VEHICULAR / PEDESTRAIN ENTRY TO CONVENTION CENTRE

PODIUM WITH SPILL OUT AT THE STILT LEVEL

PETROLEUM HOUSE

The convention and learning center was as a function, and as a building type, a new distinctive entity within DAKC. The center is conceptualized to contain the traffic and pedestrian movements within the campus. The center is divided into two distinct zones i.e convention area and semi public area or private i.e training center. It is thus designed as a unique, harmonious non-disruptive entity. Split into two distinct blocks, it encompasses a stepped pedestrian plaza/courtyard, which is a binding element between the two structures.

2 1

10m

While the central pedestrian plaza/courtyard binds the two distinct structures, it also creates a soft wall, a segregating core , defining the domain of the auditorium, allowing it to retain the deserved level of isolation, yet connect with the rest of the complex. The podium raised on stilts provided adequate spill out areas for the meeting rooms and the lecture halls, thereby providing informal pre function gathering space outside the enclosure of the buildings. The shaded area below serves as the training center access, informal exhibition space and as a large food court to cater to the requirements during a convention.

The three buildings and the sloped garden create a soft wall that defines the domain of the training centre, allowing it to retain the desired level of isolation, yet connect with the rest of the complex. Multiple entry points are provided from beneath and between these buildings for ease of pedestrian access from across the complex. Views to and from the central garden are through the stilted area of the West and East buildings, and over the grassy slopes on the South side. The central garden is maintained in shade by the South West building and the auditorium. The access corridors are naturally lit and ventilated, and form a shaded buffer for the air-conditioned areas. Air-conditioning load of the auditorium is reduced by the earth blanket over it.

training centre

proposal 2 rjba architects

conceptual layout and design, presentation drawings, 3d visualisation.

4.1

The training center is designed as a unique, soft edged building, markedly different from the orthogonality of the commercial buildings, yet a harmonious, non-disruptive entity. It is split into three buildings loosely enclosing a central garden, which is physically contiguous with the surrounding landscape, yet with a fine boundary defining its extent. The fourth structure the auditorium, has a layer of earth insulation, which extends the garden area upwards to serve the higher-level floors.

4.1

training centre rjb architects

proposal 1

conceptual layout and design, presentation drawings, 3d visualisation.

The structure was built on the plinth of an earlier existing warehouse building in the campus. An attempt has been made to retain the structural system and build the training center around it. Also the look and the feel of the center was largely dominated by a food court proposal made earlier. The building has been designed in sync with modern building techniques and an effort has been made to suspend the floor plates from the column mass. A single large metal roof with skylights has been used to lighten the loads on the system. The pedestrian connection between both sides of the structure has been maintained like in the food court proposal, while the informal spaces in the form of spill out decks have been the driving force of the design. The decks are designed such that they overlook each other, thereby maintaining visual contact between the various parts of the institute. The central orange wall frames the building mass on either side, and also acting as a back drop to the classrooms from the outside.

n ground floor plan

2 1

10m

Scheme 3

Scheme 1

Scheme 2

5.1

Located on the hilly terrain at Khadki, an attempt has been made to merge the farmhouse with the contours, such that a panoramic view was available from any room in the house. Also the farm house was built at a lower level from the approach road so that it would not be noticed when one enters into the property.

splendor farm_opolis house architects concept, design development through 3D models.

camp managers bungalow 6.1 CCBA

SKYLIGHT 4 (ABOVE KITCHEN) SKYLIGHT 2 (ABOVE PASSAGE)

SKYLIGHT 3 (ABOVE COMMON TOILET)

SKYLIGHT 1 (ABOVE PASSAGE)

SKYLIGHT 6 (ABOVE PASSAGE)

3/4" GROOVE 4"

SKYLIGHT 5 (ABOVE PASSAGE)

design development, working drawings ,consultant meetings, site responsibilities. SKYLIGHT BOTTOM +15'-8"

SKYLIGHT BOTTOM +14'-8"

DOUBLE POLISHED KOTA FLOORING lvl + 0'-8"

BEAM FACE

CLOSET lvl +/- 0'-0"

TOILET

lvl +/- 0'-0"

18" THK UCRM

lvl - 0'-6" 9" THK BRK MASONRY

lvl - 0'-7"

COURT

SOFT LANDSCAPE lvl-0'-5"

BEAM FACE

lvl +5'-0"

18" THK UCRM

lvl-0'-6"

12" X 12" WIDE GUTTER

18" THK UCRM

START POINT(0,0)

BEAM FACE

VERANDAH RED AGRA STONE lvl +/- 0'-0"

LIVING

DOUBLE POLISHED KOTA FLOORING lvl + 0'-1"

SKYLIGHT 5 (ABOVE PASSAGE)

PLINTH LVL +/- 0'-0"

lvl +9'-6"

SD1

3/4" GROOVE

SD3

ENT.

lvl +/- 0'-0"

SAND FACED PLASTER

VERANDAH

A 1

ROUGH TANDOOR STONE COPING

DOUBLE POLISHED KOTA FLOORING lvl + 0'-1"

SKYLIGHT 2 (ABOVE PASSAGE)

GUEST ROOM-2

SKYLIGHT 3 (ABOVE COMMON TOILET)

6" THK BRK MASONRY

3/4" GROOVE

6" THK BRK MASONRY CLOSET

BEAM FACE

SKYLIGHT 4 (ABOVE KITCHEN)

FORM FINISHED CONCRETE

The plot on which the bungalow is located, had a 10 feet drop right through the center of the demarcated area, which resulted in the structure being tucked below the ground. Concrete shafts act as skylights and ventilation chimneys. These solid shafts jut out into the surrounding landscape. The structure is divided into two parts by stone masonry wall with guest rooms on the other side. An inviting flight of stairs going into the earth and the ferro cement shafts are all one see at the entrance level. All the rooms open out on the lake below. Structure takes advantage of the site condition and instead of filling the existing pit to level the site, it tucks itself below the soil which acts a a natural insulation material thereby lowering the temperature inside the structures. The use of locally available basalt stone is abundant. Cool air coming in from the lake at the lower level is let out when warm, through shafts placed at significant locations, thereby bringing in good ventilation.

SD2

GUEST ROOM-1 4 1/2" THK BRK MASONRY

SKYLIGHT 1 (ABOVE PASSAGE)

lvl +/- 0'-0"

EARTH FILLING (APPROX 6")

TOILET

LINTEL BOTTOM + 7'-7"

The camp managers bungalow is part of the Y.M.C.A. campsite.

SKY LIGTH ABOVE

D C

18" THK UCRM

BEAM TOP +9'-10"

SKYLIGHT BOTTOM + 14'-11"

SKYLIGHT BOTTOM + 16'- 5"

SKYLIGHT BOTTOM + 15'- 11"

elevation from approach road 1 E

FORM FINISHED CONCRETE

front elevation

WALL TOP + 11'-4"

R1 = 70' 91/4"

K KITCHEN/DINING

R2 = 57' 2 3/4"

DOUBLE POLISHED KOTA FLOORING lvl + 0'-1"

1 A

SKYLIGHT 6 (ABOVE PASSAGE)

lvl +/- 0'-0"

BEAM FACE

L BED-ROOM DOUBLE POLISHED KOTA FLOORING lvl + 0'-1"

SD4

SAND FACED PLASTER

3/4" GROOVE

lvl - 0'-1"

EARTH FILLING (APPROX 6")

TOILET

VERANDAH

ROUGH TANDOOR STONE COPING

R3 = 55' 81/2"

SKYLIGHT 3 ABOVE COMMON TOILET ( 2'6" X 2'6")

9" THK BRK MASONRY

SD5

3/4" GROOVE

CLOSET

MASTER BED-ROOM

FORM FINISHED CONCRETE

DOUBLE POLISHED KOTA FLOORING lvl + 0'-1"

TOILET

SKYLIGHT ABOVE

lvl +/- 0'-0"

Q P O N 1

N 6

SKYLIGHT 3

Cool air

working plan

FORM FINISHED CONCRETE

SKYLIGHT 2 R.C.C SLAB EARTH FILLING (APPROX 6") WATER PROOFING

ROUGH TANDOOR STONE COPING

WALL TOP + 9'-10" EXISTING EARTH LVL

3/4" GROOVE

SHAHABAD STONE WATERPROOFING

ROUGH TANDOOR STONE COPING

WALL TOP + 6'-7"

3/4" GROOVE

FORM FINISHED CONCRETE

R.C.C RETAINING WALL

DRIP MOULD

Cool air

section aa

DOUBLE POLISHED KOTA SKIRTING

VERANDAH RED AGRA STONE

LVL+/- 0'-0"

DUCT

TOILET

LVL-0'-10"

LVL- 0'-1"

CORRIDOR LVL+/-0'-0"

DOUBLE POLISHED KOTA FLOORING

GROUND LVL - 0'-6" RAFT

CCBA

6.2

centre for neurological disorders and complimentary medicine, pune.

design development, working details, shop drawings.

Spread over 15,000 sq.ft area the research institute mainly caters to specially gifted children.The structure is spread in three parts in a linear fashion with narrow shaded corridors in between which act as connecting streets. The terraces are shaded with pergolas. The consultation rooms are placed along the streets like in a rural settlement with open spaces, gathering-interactive courts which serve as breathing pockets. The lotus pond provides visual relief in the charged atmosphere of the clinic. Bridges and terraces serve as connections between the three wings. While the ground floor has the clinic and research institute, the upper floor is the Dean’s residence. Double height with end skylights add volume to the rooms. Smaller openings in the exterior and large openings on the internal streets form the key design element. R.C.C FLAT SLAB

Street 2

WATERPROOFING KOTA STONE COPING

LVL+22'-9"

KOTA STONE COPING

LVL+22'-9"

Street 1

2'-0"

PERGOLA

1/4 " GROOVE

9 " THK BRK WALL

PASSAGE

9 " THK BRK WALL

DINING

9'-6"

W.C

roof plan

R.C.C FLAT SLAB

WATERPROOFING KOTA STONE COPING

SP-1

9 " THK BRK WALL

BRIDGE

TERRACE

R.C.C FLAT SLAB

4 1/2 " THK BRK WALL

DOUBLE POLISHED KOTA STONE

6" THK BRK WALL

DOUBLE POLISHED KOTA STONE

SP-1

3" KOTA STONE SKIRTING

LVL+12'-6"

9" CAVITY

LVL+12'-6"

Dr. Pooja's rm Toi

1/4 " GROOVE

Toi

DR.3 CONSULTING

90°

'Y'

OR SERVICE PIPE

Recording/Video Lib.

9 " THK BRK WALL

W.C

PASSAGE

Psychologist Play/Music

Pantry

SP-1

Neurologist

Up Up

DOUBLE POLISHED KOTA STONE SP-1

3" KOTA STONE SKIRTING

P.C.C

LVL+2'-7"

LVL+2'-6"

Lotus Pond SKY LIGTH ABOVE

COMMON TOILETS

STREET 2

DOUBLE POLISHED KOTA STONE

Toilet

SP-1

Prep.

Toi

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

STREET 1

W.C

SP-1

Dispensary

1/4 " GROOVE

8'-8"

7'-6"

9" THK BRK WALL

'Y'

SKY LIGTH ABOVE SP-1

1/4 " GROOVE

SP-1

'X'

1/4 " GROOVE

LVL+2'-0"

LVL+2'-7"

LVL+2'-6"

LVL+2'-7"

LVL+2'-6"

1/4 " GROOVE

SCREED

Dr. Oswal's room

LVL+2'-0"

SP-1

lvl +/0'-0" 12

18" THK UCRM

SP-1

Bridge Above

1 2

9 10

Physician

OCCURATIONAL THERAPIST

Pediatrician

P Dn

SP-1

WAITING LOBBY

Rec /Case papers

Roof Line Above

P Bridge Above

Gents SP-1

section xx

Cafeteria Changing

W.C

9" BRICK MASONRY

Steam

W.C

Info. cell Boutique SP-1

Massage

Shower

Ladies

Roof Line Above

Waiting / Seminar Hall

Nahani

'X'

SP-1

W.C

Sand pit

Urinals

SP-1

GROUND FLOOR

ground floor plan RAMP

Watchman

LVL +2'-0"

1 8 '-7 2 "

SLATE ROOFING R.C.C FLAT SLAB

R.C.C FLAT SLAB

LVL +2'-0"

4 '-9 "

AIR SHAFT

6" THK. BRICK MASONRY

1 1 4 '-3 2 "

LVL +2'-0"

2 1 '-6 "

1' 2'

1 9 '-6 "

3 '-2 "

13 12

18 17 16 15 14 12

(TREAD = 9",RISE = 8.8125")

7 '-6 "

lvl (+0'6")

LVL +2'-0"

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

LVL +2'-7"

18" THK. UCRM

18 17 16

18" THK. UCRM

15 14

1 0 '-3 "

7 '-3 "

5 '-6 "

12 10 9

12"WIDE DRAIN

lvl (-10'9") lvl -96.00

7 6

section pp

4 3

LVL +2'-0"

front elevation

MULTIPURPOSE BASEMENT

9" THK. BRICK MASONRY

LVL +2'-7"

PATHWAY LVL(+/-0'0") LVL +2'-0"

lvl (-11'3")

PEDIATRICIAN

3" KOTA STONE SKIRTING 1/4 " GROOVE

LVL +2'-0"

PHYSICIAN

9" THK. BRICK MASONRY

DOUBLE POLISHEDKOTA STONE

WAITING

10 9 8 7 6

lvl -99.43 3

1 8 '-5 2 "

WAITING LOBBY

11'

7 6

6 '-6 "

LVL +2'-0"

8 '-1 1 "

6" THK. BRICK MASONRY RCC STAIRCASE 9

2 1 '-3 "

LVL +2'-0"

TERRACE

R.C.C FLAT SLAB

LVL +2'-0"

5 '-3 "

STORE

R.C.C FLAT SLAB

15 14

OPEN TO SKY COURT

KITCHEN

9" THK. BRICK MASONRY

R.C.C FLAT SLAB

LVL +2'-0"

M.S PERGOLA 3"Ø

9" THK. BRICK MASONRY

DINING

9 '-6 "

9" THK. BRICK MASONRY

FIRST FLR.

LVL +2'-0"

6" THK. BRICK MASONRY

1 9 '-7 2 "

M.S RAILING

9 '-6 "

7 '-6 "

TERRACE M.S RAILING

FIRST FLR.

2 1

aerial view

18" THK. UCRM

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The site selected is located within a contested territory of the city. The eastern waterfront is a crucial zone that could transform Mumbai and compensate for the city’s many physical deficiencies. Located et the northern tip of mumbai port trust (m.p.t) land, and central to the city, Sewri Bay is a dilapidated old port area with crumbling buildings, factories, ship breaking and scrap yards that will soon turn into dust. Here, through the haze, if not for the 20,000-odd flamingos that surprisingly bring a bright dash of color to this dreary, polluted bay, a grimy grey picture would present a site not conducive to existence of any living being. These nomadic birds fly into the metropolis after the monsoon. Also along the mudflats that host these flamingoes, is a 16th century old British fort. Also on site are abandoned infrastructure of oil refineries and onshore storage facilities that ran full-service when the port on the island city was operational. Derelict and situated on toxic land, these infrastructures are used for illegal activities. This polluted bay that is surrounded by a nuclear research centre, two oil refineries, a fertilizer factory and a port; twenty thousand flamingos, a historical fort and abandoned industrial infrastructure; a palimpsest of the historical, natural and industrial happenings along the water’s edge, challenges conventional conservationist wisdom and evokes the emotion of the sublime. The URBAN SUBLIME proposes that the program for an open public park in an urban setting would be a strong vehicle for exploring the latent Sublime of this site. The park also serves the lack of open public spaces in this forgotten part of the city, where the industrial and historic have been seized by nature. On a larger master plan level this proposal assumes that areas between the water edge and the arterial roads when open to public will be zoned for mixed-use development. The urban park accepts the change in the landscape, and does not try to eradicate what urban life and industrialization is about but tries to feel it and enter it. It does not attempt to create a fake pictorial and picturesque landscape, which is false to the history and evolution of the city and urban life. The landscape acknowledges the terrors of industrialization and u r b a n l i f e . The perception of the sublime is rooted not in the object, but in the observer’s mental formulation of that object and its dialogue with the elements. The park has catalytic pieces in the landscape which heighten the feeling of awe towards the latent sublime on site. Because the Sublime happens in one’s experience of the unforeseen, the form that prompts its emotional configuration must continually recast itself. Strategically placed follies, viewing platforms and pods, activated by elements like light, wind and water act as devices that film operatic sublime happenings by engaging with the site’s natural, historical and industrial context, as well as with the city, to form a continuously transforming medium of exchange between systems, ideas, and inventions. Fusing the temporal with spatial, the conceptual with functional, this intervention encompasses people in a holistic experience at different scales, vantages, light conditions, and seasons. Working at a scale ranging from sculpture, architecture, landscape and planning, the proposal explores sequential linking of individual follies in the landscape as a means to bring out the site’s latent sublime capacity. The park is conceived as metamorphic and not stagnant, providing a stage for a changing set of devices.

The proposal URBAN SUBLIME addresses notions of the Sublime in urban terrors. The proposal aims to create a cultural production working with the deformities of derelict and abandoned land within cities, turning them into an allegory to apply new meanings. The site is located in Mumbai, which is home to over 19 million residents.

the urban sublime A.1 graduate thesis

environmental remodelling of nature healing centre B.1 environmental architecture studio

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‘SAWANTWADI’ is located on the western coast of India on the Konkan belt. It is particularly known for natural beauty & handicrafts. The local government is taking necessary steps to develop it as an ECO - TOURISM DESTINATION because of its proximity to Goa.While the Institute of Environmental Architecture has joined hands with the government to develop eco tourism guidelines with sawantwadi , the studio project involved relooking at a development of an ayurveda centre and enhancing the comfort levels on site by remodeling it to incorporate solar passive design strategies after detail functional analysis of spaces As groups we worked on the various parts of building components like Administrative block, Kitchen & dining area, accommodation facility and main therapy hall and remodeled the proposal to reduce the energy consumption,, maximize use of local material and

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1-Treatment room. 2-Checkup room 3- Laboratory 4- steam room 5- Bath 6- Lobby

All habitable room including Lab. & checkup room are provided with suction tower

Attached toilets within hall protects patient from exposing to outside air.

Fixed Glass window admits light in the tower to enhance the suction process.

Working of the tower (Induction Effect) : The external prevailing wind creates a - ve pressure by pulling the air from the individual cabin. The tapering shape of the tower increases the suction velocity of the air which eventually makes the system more efficient. The top external surface of the tower is painted black in color & a small fixed glass provided on the slant surface heats up the air inside the tower. This hot air moves upward & escape from only one opening provided at the top and simultaneously it sucks the air from the cabin. The -ve pressure created due such effect allows external air to enter in side the cabin through the opening provided at the inner side of the junction of roof & floor as shown in section AA.

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Hot & humid air coming out of the inner passage & toilets

Treatment Hall Remodeled Roof Plan General Design Requirements: 1. It requires compact cabin design for therapy of approximate size of 2.7 M X 2.5 M. 2 .Cool breeze & body level ventilation is avoided. 3. Long linear walkways & verandahs exposed to outside is avoided. 4. Periodical suctions of hot & humid stale air from the room.

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ANALYSIS Since it falls in the zone of 25 deg to 50 deg R.H, Huge amount of natural or artificial VENTILATION is required the most in the month of May to Aug. From Nov to Jan the climate will be pleasant. In the month of May sun breakers like chajja on the south wall will be required. To achieve the COMFORT conditions for the user maximum VENTILATION should be provided. SURROUNDING AREA DEVELOPMENT In surrounding, near the Dining and Kitchen area, Bamboo trees are planted, to direct the wind inside the area as wind ward direction is North-West. Jackfruit plantation used on the south side to have natural barriers against the afternoon sun-rays At the junction of the main road plant coconut tress with laterite wall on which the logo Vermi-pits are provided in North-East direction behind the Kitchen. This pit is provided so that the waste created in the Kitchen is recycled into manure by process of Vermi-composting which can be used for the surrounding trees.landscape in front with pleasing fragrance plantation.

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environmental landscape studio

ecological revitalization of charlotte lake,matheran

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BIO ENGINEERING METHODS

M a th e r a n , a p o p u la r to u r is t d e s ti n a ti o n , is a n a r r o w l in e a r p l a t e a u , n e s tl e d in t h e d e n s e fo r e s ts o f th e W e s t e r n G h a ts in M a h a r a s h tr a . L o c a te d 7 0 0 m t. a b o v e s e a le v e l , it w a s d e v e l o p e d a s a h i ll s t a tio n b y th e B r i tis h a n d p r e s e n t ly a tt r a c t s t h o u sa n d s o f t o u r i st s e v e r y w e e k o w in g to it s p r o x im it y t o c it ie s li k e M u m b a i a n d P u n e a n d f o r it s p le a s a n t c li m a t e t h r o u g h o u t t h e y e a r . O v e r t h e y e a r s , i t h a s e v o l v e d a s a m u lt i- la y e r e d s e t t in g w i th it s r ic h n a t u r a l, c u lt u r a l a n d b u il t h e r i ta g e . B u t to d a y it s s u b s t a n t ia l f o r e s t c o v e r a n d g o o d w i ld li fe p o p u la t io n s a r e u n d e r s e v e r e t h r e a t f r o m u r b a n is a t io n , co n c r e ti s a ti o n a n d u n p l a n n e d u n c o n tr o l le d g r o w t h . T h e M a th e r a n P la t e a u a n d i ts s u r r o u n d in g a r e a h a v e b e e n d e c la r e d a s a n E c o – S e n s i tiv e Z o n e ( E S Z ) i n 2 0 0 3 , u n d e r t h e E n v ir o n m e n t P r o t e c ti o n A ct , 1 9 8 6 . T h e E S Z is a to o l w it h in t h e p r e s e n t p o li cy a n d l e g a l f r a m e w o r k , t h a t lo o k s a t l a r g e e c o lo g i c a ll y s e n s it iv e a r e a s , a ll o w in g a m u lt ip l ic it y o f h u m a n a n d e co n o m ic a c tiv i ti e s t o c o n tin u e , b u t a ls o e n f o r c e s t h e r e s tr i c tio n a n d c o m p l e t e s t o p p a g e o f th e m i sm a n a g e d h u m a n a c ti v iti e s t h a t c a u s e m o r e d r a s t ic a n d s e v e r e e n v ir o n m e n t a l p r o b l e m s f a c e d b y p la c e s l ik e M a th e r a n . A d a p ti n g t h i s a p p r o a c h , t h e p r o je c t l o o k s a t m e th o d s f o r in t e r v e n in g i n to t h is E co – s e n s it iv e Z o n e o f M a t h e r a n a s a p a r t o f t h M e E c o lo g ic a l L a n d s c a p e a n d P la n n i n g s tu d i o .

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PONY PARKING

revitalization of the dam runoff water

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The ecological management of Charlotte lake and its surrounds involves macro and micro level planning. Policy level decisions Undertake issues relating to identifying and demarcating zones that need to be protected versus areas that can be developed to aid tourist activities. Employing water management techniques and appropriate solid waste disposal methods. Reorganizing tourist movement patterns in the area.

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PONY PARKING

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Remedial measures Includes incorporating solutions like check dams, slope stabilization, dredging etc. That will help prevent degradation of the lake and its catchment area.

Design development and effective zoning methods Co-ordination of movement around the lake, methods of The proposal is based on a series of site studies and documentation involving the history, geology, hydrology, vegetation, and intervention of elements that would help existing tourist present land use and activity pattern around the Charlotte Lake. activities. Environmental Issues and Need for Development

Cliff edge used for different activities during the wet and dry season.

The point of immediate concern in this area is the rapid depletion of the forest cover around the lake. This depletion is essentially of the third tier of the forest i.e. the ground cover, which is a major cause of soil erosion of the surrounding slopes, eventually causing siltation of the lake. The wastewater and non-biodegradable waste from the residential and commercial developments in the catchment area contaminate the streams that join the Lake, which is a drinking water source for the plateau. The lateritic edge of the plateau is unstable and prone to landslides. Its proximity to the dam may eventually affect t he stability of the dam and reservoir itself. Slope stabilization of this area needs to be immediately undert aken. The prime objective for the development of this area lies in its conservation and sensible approach. A planned development of this area, to cater to the multiple needs of the tourists and locals, taking into consideration the potentials and limitations of t he ecological features of the site, will eventually lead to the ecological management of t he site.

environmental landscape studio

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This development is planned, considering the involvement of the local populace in the planning process. The proposal, though initiated as an academic activity, has today been brought to the level of a feasible development plan that could be easily implemented by the municipal authority. Derivations and learning form this process could be replicated or modified to be used in other areas of Matheran or even in a different context altogether. With the dedicated efforts of all involved agencies it is definitely possible to generate a planning strategy for the sustainable development of Matheran, a natural heritage in danger today.

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discovering dwarka C.1 design dissertation

BRIEF The university requires us to identify our design dissertation program and conduct an in depth research on the same and develop a design proposal to culminate our thesis project. Archeology and history of various civilizations being my areas of interest, I developed my thesis around the ancient civilization of Dwarka in Gujarat which dates back by 3500 years. While archeological evidences and geographical history of this area report the submergence of the land due to tidal movements, these when compared to the events of the Mahabharata -the holy epic of the Hindus, coincide with the submergence of Lord Krishna’s ancient ‘City of Gold’ Dwarka. Archeological finds include an entire submerged city in the Arabian Sea about 10 kms. from the shoreline. Artefacts unearthed not only date back to Lord Krishna’s time but also have mention in the holy book. Further more the existing temple supports the myth that the city was submerged not once but eight times in history by having the remnants on eight different plinths below the existing foundation. This site is the one of the few marine archeological sites in India-a land of mythology and tradition. While the general public have idea about the archeological importance of this religious place, which supports claims in the mythological Mahabharata, the museum rightly called DISCOVERING DWARKA would serve as a platform to explain the relation between the two and at the same time enable further development of marine archeology in India.

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SITE SELECTION The Dwarkadhish Temple is the focal point of the city with all activity around it. The temple like all Hindu temples has bathing ghats along the river Gomti where pilgrims come for their ritualistic bath, post which they cross the river to visit five sacred wells across, as part of the circumambulation. DISCOVERING DWARKA is situated on this empty land close to the marine excavation site, close to the city hub but still away from it ,easily accessible from the main highway.

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The structure is proposed to be built of locally available sand stone, with thick masonry walls which enable to cut the extreme heat. Earth berms along the southern direction further add to the insulation. Solar panels to trap the high intensity of the sun and wind mills to utilize the wind power are added alternative sources of energy.

discovering dwarka C.1 design dissertation

The building is developed around the central idea of being a continuation of the townscape of Dwarka. The narrow streets & high walls for sun protection, the casual flow of pathways are echoed on into the museum circulation spaces. The use of the courtyard & minimal openings on the exterior is also employed while treating the focades. Glass is used largely on the side facing the north & it is these glazed openings which get in all the light into the museum. Transparency of space inside and opaqueness on the outside is the keyline to all the facades of the structure. The riverside elevation is greatly opened up foe the tourist to get an idea of the place & wanting to know more. Internally also the spaces are designed for one to get feel of traveling through time & experiencing the feel of underwater archeological activity. The walls are in stone & are thick to control the internal temperature. The ramped central corridor-THE ATLAS CORRIDOR is the spine of the museum around which the display spaces are oriented. The corridor is sloped such that at the entry level a visitor would not be able to see beyond a certain point & would thereby get him curious to know more. Also at one of the bends of the corridors the ramp start sloping down again & one overlooks the vast vista of the sea. SPATIAL CHARACTER

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