CONTENTS PROFESSIONAL 01. TAWAZUN 02. NITI AAYOG 03. BHIMBETKA ROCK SHELTERS 04. INDIAN HIGH COMMISSION ACADEMIC 05. URBAN DESIGN PERSONAL 06. PHOTOGRAPHY 07. ART
01.TAWAZUN LOCATION - Dubai, United Arab Emirates RESPONSIBILITIES - Concept development, architectural design, 3D Modelling, Social media management, Marketing, Communication (Team Project) ABOUT - The Tawazun House stems from the philosophy of balance. It works on finding the desirable outcome out of two opposing extremes, that is, between Passive Design and Active Technologies. The element of balance not only brings about harmony with respect to design but also aims to provide a space that is deeply connected to the user’s values and beliefs as an individual. The approach to the layout of spaces is people centric, enabling the prototype to be custom-fit to meet different end user needs. Adding on to this, a systematic integration of technology will enable the home to be resource efficient while catering to its occupant’s needs. The architectural design thus takes on a simplistic, direct approach that follows critical regionalist principles to achieve our design objectives.
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SOCIAL MEDIA AND BRANDING
MASSING STUDIES
Social Media Content
Social Media Strategy
Communicate
Activate
Team Tawazun’s social media strategy stems around the concepts of Communicate, Advocate and Activate.
Sustainability & Wellbeing Targets Xeriscaping
Net-Zero Energy
Advocate
Photovoltaics
Double Courtyad
Orientation
Facade Insulation
By communicating the importance of pressing issues like climate change, environmental degradation and sustainability, we aim to increase the awareness of our audience towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
Net-Zero Water
We believe in the power of collective action to create sustainable solutions the world needs.
Wellness
Nourishment
Nearly Zero Carbon
Colour Pallette
Net-Zero Waste
Mineral Wool Insulate Concrete Wall
Branding Material Mock-Ups
Courtyard Weaving Shade
Terracotta Tiles
Courtyard Weaving Shade Mashrabiya
Axonomentric View 03 | Sneha
Isometric View Showing Key House Design Concepts 04
02. NITI AAYOG
Proposed Built Form
03. BHIMBETKA ROCK SHELTERS LOCATION - Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh, India
FAECAL SLUDGE & SEPTAGE MANAGEMENT (FSSM) IN URBAN INDIA - An Overview
RESPONSIBILITIES - Need-Gap Analysis, Design Research & Preliminary Proposals, Visualizations (Team Project) 1. Undertanding existing sanitation frameworks in Urban India.
ABOUT - This project was done in collaboration with ASI with the main aims of preserving the delicate rock paintings on site and upgrading tourist facilities. While designing we had to focus on improving site circulation to and from the site. Phase-1 involved facilities such as urban furniture, signage, washrooms while Phase-2 incorporates more experiental strategies such AR/VR Technologies to engage visitors.
2. Assessing gaps and issues in sanitation provisions. 3. Identifying resource efficient methods of managing septage. 4. Formulating policy recommendations for FSSM. Research Premise 1. Lack of physical infrastructure to treat septage in the country. 2. Lack of attention on access by the poor to safe Understanding sanitation. Key Issues Related To FSSM In 3. Lack of data concerning onsite sanitation systems in India their jurisdictions. 4. Gender sensitive gap - the burden of poor sanitation disproportionately affects females.
Research Methodologies
Proposed Site Circulation
1. Interviews with citizens, sanitation experts, municipality experts. 2. Literature studies - research papers, books, etc,. 3. Global Sanitation Case Studies across Malaysia, Indonesia, India and the Philipines.
1. Nationwide building standards for on-site sanitation systems.
Policy Recommendations
VV 3. Technological capacity building for effective septage management. 4. Concessions for females in building on-site sanitation systems.
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View Showing A Few Proposed Tourist Amenities 06
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT DIAGRAM
04. INDIAN HIGH COMMISSION LOCATION - Victoria, Seychelles Ground Floor Plan
Upper Ground Floor Plan
Fifth Floor Plan
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RESPONSIBILITIES - Design Revisions, Concept Modelling, Presentation Drawings, Visualizations (Team Project) ABOUT - The design was a challenge since the site had a 20m level difference between the front & rear roads.The chancery and cultural centre were located towards the front whereas access to the residential building was planned from the rear road, and the residences steer clear of the roof of chancery so as to provide uninterrupted views of the ocean beyond.
Sixth Floor Plan
Seventh Floor Plan
Sectional View Of Chancery Building 08
05. URBAN DESIGN
KEY PLAN OF URBAN INTERVENTIONS
LOCATION - Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Mehrangarh Fort Viewing Deck Street Rejuvenation via Art
RESPONSIBILITIES - Urban Analysis, Design Ideation, Presentation Drawings, Visualizations (Team Project) ABOUT - Available data on Jodhpur was limited due to which a 3 day study was conducted within the city to help us understand its history and development journey. The site chosen for our urban intervention was within the old city, also famous as the “Blue City”. The key issues that came up during our study around which our proposal was centered were 1. Street congestion 2. Lack of maintenace of historic sites 3. Improper utilization of space The creation of a tourist route will increase the number of tourists as a result of which, to cater to these tourists the historic structures and sites will have to be maintained adequately. The tourist route encourages pedestrians and the use of cycles to reduce the congestion on the streets. The route includes a combination of historically important sites, monuments and local bazaars to give people a glimpse into the history and culture of this city. Increase in tourism will also result in creating more employment opportunites.
Cultural Centre Restoration Stepwell Rejuvenation Dedicated Public Transport Stand
Gulab Sagar
Ghantaghar Market
Urban Analysis Layers Nai Sarak Urban Park
Cultural & Heritage Sites
Markets Public Spaces
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GULAB SAGAR - AN INTERVENTION OF MULTI-USE INTERACTION ZONES
KEY PLAN
ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF GHANTAGHAR MARKET
KEY PLAN
Vendor Retail Zone Pedestrian Walkway Zone
LEGEND
GULAB SAGAR SCHOOLS TEMPLES RESIDENCES
EXISTING PLAN
LEGEND
Shaded Market Pathways
GULAB SAGAR EXISTING BRIDGE PROPOSED PLATFORM BOATING DECK
PROPOSED INTERVENTION
Rooftop Dining & Lounge
Rooftop dining located at vantage point with a view towards Mehrangarh Fort
Extension of sidewalk to organize vendor & human traffic
Proposed service block for adaptive reuse
Creating a promenade overlooking the smaller catchement Amphitheater seating as an interactive zone
Proposed Elevation Of Ghanta Ghar Market
Creating a visual connect between the two water catchments Restoration of boating deck along Gulab Sagar
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06. PHOTOGRAPHY
07. ART
Ink on Paper Illustration created on the theme of “Disgusting” inspired by taboos surrounding female menstrual hygiene
With a camera in hand, I love playing around with silhouttes and trying to capture eveyday essence with a dramatic flair.
Mysore Palace, Mysore, India f/2, 1/10000, ISO 200, 4mm
Buland Darwaza, Agra, India f/2, 1/10000, ISO 200, 4mm Fairy Lights, New Delhi, India f/4.5, 1/50, ISO 100, 28mm 13 | Sneha Sood
Gouache on Paper Illustration created on the theme of “Slippery” inspired by an oil spill in the ocean Watercolour on Paper Illustration created on the theme of “Fancy” inspired by the bodypositivity movement and embracing stretch marks 14
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