ARCHITECTURAL
PORTFOLIO
Under Graduate design work : 2010-15
STEVEN S. CANARA
URRICULUM VITAE
b s t r a c t To, Whomsoever it may concern Sub: Job Application as a Junior Architect Respected Sir/Madam, I have completed my Bachelors in architecture from A. P. I. E. D. (D.C. Patel school of architecture), Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Anand. My main objective is to seek an opportunity to learn and explore the contemporary trends and the practical implementation of the design process into the built form. I would be highly obliged if I can get an opportunity to work as a junior architect in your esteemed firm . I request you to kindly consider my C.V. and portfolio & give your reply. Thanking you , Yours faithfully, Steven S. Canara
Steven S. Canara Email:canarasteven@gmail.com Address:42 Shivalik bungalows, Anandnagar, Satellite, Ahmedabad-380015, Gujarat
Date : 28/09/2015 Contact Info : Cell no – +91 9638975511 Email id – canarasteven@gmail.com canarasteven@yahoo.com
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Educational qualfications 10th -G.H.S.E.B. (St. Xavier’s Loyola High school) - 76% 12th -G.H.S.E.B. (St. Xavier’s Loyola High school) - 70% Bachelor of Architecture, 2015 (A.P.I.E.D.) - Distinction Softwares known : AutoCAD Google Sketch Up Microsoft OFFICE Corel Draw Adobe Photoshop(basic) Revit Architecture(basic)
Interests: Music Travelling Research Documentation
Skills: Sketching ,Model making & Photography Academic accomplishments: Won the special mention in the “Green Public Amenities competition organized by KAA association, Vadodara Took an active part in NASA, Louis I. Kahn trophy 2012(Water Architecture, Lunavada,Gujarat) and 2013 ( Documentation of Earth Architecture in Giral, Barmer, Rajasthan) and got short listed for the same. Research & Documentation Group work on Siddhpur published in the Times of India. Practical Experience: Worked as a trainee in Shirish Beri & Associates Architects & Interior Designers, Kolhapur Worked on a few projects in Sarthak Architects & Interior Designers, Ahmedabad
O N T E N T S Studios: 2nd semester : Post retirement house 3rdsemester : Club house 4thsemester : Naturopathy center 5th semester : Film institute 6th semester : Working Drawing 7th semester : Office Training 8thsemester : Housing 9th semester : Urban Design 10th semester : Dissertation Supplementary works : Competitions, Write ups and Photographs
S T U D I O II - Post Retirement House (Anthropometry Studio) Concept- Intersecing Planes
S T U D I O II - Post Retirement House
This program involved the study of Architect Uttam Jain’s work and designing based on his philosophies.
N SITE PLAN
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The language of the form changes in accordance to is respective function. The openings are in contrast with the enclosures. Different spaces are an assimilation of varying entities, yet they merge harmoniously with each other. Such an approach makes the house quite vivid.
A serene abode, besides the lake for the latter part of life.
Anthropometry studio
SECTION BB
The form is punctured on the front facade with varied sizes and shapes of openings so as to capture different framed views of N the lake at each place.
N G.F. PLAN
F.F. PLAN
FRONT ELEVATION
SIDE ELEVATION
The glass cuboid consisting of the studio intersects the mass and is a deďŹ ning and a unique element of the house.
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S T U D I O
III - Club - House
(Material Studio) Concept- Emerging Angles
S T U D I O III - Club House
Site: Vasad , on the banks of river Mahi Exploration of steel and glass as predominant materials. These materials give the club house a buoyant feel in spite of its huge scale. N SITE PLAN
Staircase details
Wall section detail
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A leisure getaway amidst a dynamic ensemble.
Material studio
The basic design consists of two blocks emerging in different directions with splayed surfaces and covered by an unconventional roof. The language in the plan is completely different than the elevation and the rooďŹ ng.
N G.F. PLAN
N F.F. PLAN
SECTION BB
SECTION AA
The tree shaped frame used in the top portion of the columns acts as a unique element on the glazed curtain wall. The side facing the river is fully glazed for enjoying the view of the river.
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S T U D I O
IV - Naturopathy Centre
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Concept- A Homogeneous Built Environment
S T U D I O IV - Naturopathy Centre
The tropical climate and the rural backdrop are a suitable setting for a contextually responsive naturopathy centre. Malgund village,Ratnagri
Th culture, climate, context and construction techniques of Malgund are emphasized upon strongly in this project.
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SITE SECTION
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Contextual studio
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Use of local building materials like Laterite blocks in the walls and wooden purlins and rafters for rooďŹ ng give the buildings a N relatable character with the village.
1. RESIDENCE PLAN & ELEVATION
2.NATUROPATHY CENTRE PLAN & ELEVATION
The skylight in both the built masses lets in diffused light. The passages in the naturopathy centre open out into varying landscaped areas.
2-SECTION BB
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S T U D I O
V - Film Institute, Ahmedabad
(Institutional Studio) Concept - Confluence
S T U D I O V -Film Institute Site-Ahmedabad Riverfront To make a film lot of processes are involved and thereby, the Confluence (merger) of them completes a Film. Hence the meta physical aspect of the rivers’ confluence forms the backbone of this project. Cinematography
Art direction Acting
Coreography Direction Animation
Screenplay
Final Film
The zoning is also done on the basis of the same aspect. All the aspects of film making N are learnt in the academic block and the final film is displayed in the amphitheater. G.F. PLAN The axis of the Tagore hall is continued and one gets a framed view of the structure. The passages are totally open so as to view the river. SECTION DD
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SECTION BB
A built environment encouraging the learning experience
Institutional studio
N F.F. PLAN
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Majority of the trees are depressed from the ground oor level so as to enjoy the foliage of the tree. The Double-skin system in the facade helps in maintaining a climatically sound environment within the structure.
SECTION CC
FRONT ELEVATION
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S T U D I O
VI - W o r k i n g D r a w i n g S t u d i o
S T U D I O VI - Working Drawing Studio CENTRE LINE DRAWING
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G.F. ELECTRICAL LAYOUT
F.F. ELECTRICAL LAYOUT
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S T U D I O V - Office Training (Shirish Beri & Associates Architects, Kolhapur) A Wholistic learning experience
SIT OUT
BED ROOM
ENT LOBBY
BATHROOM
UTILITY
S T U D I O VII - OfďŹ ce Training Work The community space at Sholayur, Kerala is spread 12 acres of contoured land comprising of 50 cottages, a club house, admin. block and play area.
N SITE PLAN
4 UNIT COTTAGE PLAN
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PROPOSED HILANDS VILLAGE AT SHOLAYUR ,DIST.- PANGHAT,KERALA SECTION CC A
SECTION AA
PLAN RECEPTION & ADMIN. BLOCK
ELEVATION A
The projects given, ranged from conceptual layouts to landscape details to master planning.
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PRIVATE RESIDENCE G.F. LANDSCAPE PLAN
S.D.M. HOSPITAL, DHARWAD-LANDSCAPE DETAILS
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S.D.M. HOSPITAL, DHARWAD-ROAD DEVELOPMENT SECTIONS & DETAILS
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S.D.M. HOSPITAL, DHARWAD-ROAD DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SHIRISH BERI & ASSOCIATES A R C H I T E CT S
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S T U D I O VIII - Self Contained Community housing, Anand (Housing Studio) Concept- Singularity, Diversity & Harmony
S T U D I O VIII - Self Sustainable Community 2
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TOWNSHIP, ANAND The entire township consisting of various amenities. It has a sense of oneness. The open spaces and landscaping emphasize the character of the township all over the site. Each building is unique yet at a site level it would be harmonious. DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS: HOME OFFICE:Professionals(Area required-250 sq.m) DOCTORS Dentist, Psychiatrists, Family practian, Veterinarian
CONSULTANTS IT, HR, Management, Financial
N SITE PLAN
HIGH END HOUSING-350 SQ.M. RENTAL HOUSING-60 SQ.M. SERVICE PROVIDER HOUSING-100 SQ.M. E.W.S. HOUSING-50 SQ.M.
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A contemporary Urban village
Housing studio HOME OFFICE - 1
N 1st, 3rd & 5th Floor Plan
ELEVATION A
This house opens up into two double height terraces in the sides. As the office is provide on the upper floor, there is a buffer between the residence & the office.
SECTION AA
SECTION BB
N 2nd, 4th & 6th Floor Plan
ELEVATION B
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S T U D I O VIII - Self Sustainable Community
Community spaces at regular nodes inside the township for encouraging social interaction.
SITE SECTION 1
SITE SECTION 2
HIGH END VILLAS
The area near the lake is vehicle free and is accessible from both the ends. The semi-open spaces are inter woven at ground level as C.O.P. and in the upper floors as courtyards.
The sectional hierarchy in the villa creates interesting spaces ,blends the indoors with the outdoors and encourages better light and ventilation. Lower Gr. Floor Plan (-1.5 lvl.)
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Gr. Floor Plan (+1.5 lvl.)
First Floor Plan (+4.5 lvl.)
SECTION AA
Terrace level Plan (+7.5 lvl.)
Housing studio HIGH END APARTMENT This duplex opens up centrally into a double height balcony. The central space can be used for interaction and visual connection to the upper floor.
N 1st, 3rd & 5th Floor Plan
SECTION AA
SECTION BB
N 1st, 3rd & 5th Floor Plan
ELEVATION B
ELEVATION A
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S T U D I O IX - Civic - Hub, Siddhpur (Urban Design Studio) Concept - Street scapes
S T U D I O IX - Civic Hub, Siddhpur
SIDDHPUR: Siddhpur or Sidhpur is a unique town, about 103 kms. north of Ahmedabad. The town is a revered destination established on the banks of river Saraswati, flanked by temples, kunds, ashrams and other sacred structures .
SITE PEEPALA TALAV
VISION STATEMENT: N
CONSERVE SITE PLAN
REVITALIZE
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INTEGRATE
The main vision decided upon after analyzing the rich history, present condition and future scope of Siddhpur was to conserve, revitalize and integrate Siddhpur into a unified place.
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PROGRAMS TO BE INCLUDED IN ISSUES TO BE ADRESSED: THE CIVIC HUB: Lack of basic amenities, religious structures in the new development. PROGRAMS OF INFRASTRUCTURE Scarce informal/formal gathering spaces pertaining to all the residents of Siddhpur. Deficient inter community PUBLIC ADMIN. TOURIST & STAFF interaction due to the rigid bifurcation HALL & INFO. ACCOMODATION of the old and new development. AREA WORK OPPORTUNITIES
PROGRAMS OF AWARENESS
ECONOMIC GROWTH
PARKING
MULTIPURPOSE PAVILLION
WORK OPPORTUNITY CENTRE
PUBLIC SPACES
CIVIC HUB TOURISM
PARK
PROGRAMS OF KNOWLEDGE
INITIATAIVES
PEEPALA TALAV LIBRARY GALLERIA & MUSEUM
MAIN ENTRY
RESEARCH CELL
PROGRAMS OF RECREATION
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PARK
AREA SPECIFICATIONS:
AWARENESS
GOVERNMENT
Administration-180 sq. m. Reception-110 sq. m. ATM & foreign exchange kiosks- 30 sq. m. Library & research cell-320 sq. m. Public hall-650 sq. m. Galleria & museum-1200 sq. m.
Restaurant-270 sq. m. Work opportunity centre -650 sq. m. Multipurpose pavilion- 700 sq. m. Tourist &staff accomm-380 sq. m . Total Area:4490 sq. m.
The civic hub is proposed to tackle the above issues and include various activities in an organized built environment. IMPACT ANALYSIS OF THIS PROJECT ON SIDDHPUR: This project would cater to a larger audience at a time. The city would be benefitted as a whole by allocating spaces for public usage. The unemployed, uneducated, could get an opportunity to learn and earn by the work opportunity centre. The project can be as a new landmark and give Siddhpur a new identity for the future.
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S T U D I O IX - Civic Hub, Siddhpur CONCEPT: The existing street scape and street patterns are considered for the pathways and the spaces thereby formed are occupied by masses or kept open. There is a meandering feeling while moving through the pathways amongst the individually detached built forms.
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As the street corners are flanked by diverging buildings, the main buildings are allocated at the junctions of the pathways inside the plaza.
Urban Design Studio
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The street vistas are portrayed inside the plaza through transition from wide pathways to small lanes & from bounded to seamless visions.
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S T U D I O
X - Factors influencing the changes in the house forms
A study of low rise housing in Ahmedabad (Research based Dissertation)
Certain boundaries change one's perception of a space
S T U D I O X -Factors influencing the changes in the house forms
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AIM: To identify and analyze the factors that have influenced the house forms and the changes accented through the past to the present. OBJECTIVES: To identify the reasons and purposes of these changes. To understand the impact of the change on the housing and on its inhabitants. To identify the factors influencing the changes in the houses and the settlements. To portray the responsiveness of the living environment towards the factors affecting them . SCOPE: The scope of the study is restricted to Low rise housing ---Pol housing, Bungalows, and Row-houses . The study of a houses/houses and its settlement. The case studies would be decided on the time frame of their construction and its design methodology. The study of mid rise and high rises apartments is not included as they came up as a result of excessive market based need and lack of service land . LIMITATION: METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY: Studying the factors affecting the house form in Indian context and studying the history of Ahmedabad and its influence in the changing house forms. Identification of the factors leading to the changes in the house forms of Ahmedabad. The basis of doing the case studies would be the three phenomena and their subpoints:(a)Physical factors (b)Socio-cultural factors(c)Behavioral factors Case studies by the help of questionnaires and documentation based on the factors. Analyzing and organizing the data collected from the case studies. Concluding the study with inferences and concerns from the research. NEED OF THE STUDY: The study would be an identification of the factors affecting the house forms which have made Ahmedabad such a diverse city housing different people . These aspects and inferences would be helpful for knowing and evaluating the predominant phenomena responsible for the change. By doing so, the predominant factors which are affecting the house form can be focused and given more importance while designing houses today.
Introduction
Ahmedabad The city of Ahmedabad is an assimilation of
diverse cultures, religions, lifestyles occupations which is evident in its architecture. The co-relation of the spatial structure and the function has been explored in various ways. There is a continuous change which is influenced by the changing lifestyles, traditions, occupations, affordability, technology, architectural styles, Governing bodies The city has lost its inherent identity to become global urban space. The definition of housing has changed drastically in the past two decades. In today's times not only identification but also quantification of buildings have become an essential part of the urban fabric.
Dissertation
Factors affecting the living environment in Indian context Physical factors affecting the living environment Architect
Building
Governing bodies
Economic
Context Settlement
Bye laws
Architectural styles Planning/Designing
Site
Climate Security & Privacy
Social factors affecting the living environment Traditions
Education Gender
Rights
Family
Socio economic groups Culture
Settlement Public
Interaction
Belonging Attitudes Distinctiveness
Castes Social ties
Behavioral factors affecting the living environment
Religion
Haptics
Feelings Cognition
Perce Routine
Choices
Experience Notions
Emotions
Needs
Territoriality
Housing has a physical form: the form reflects Dwellings that are structured differently in Architecture needs to be understood and how the inhabitants adapt to the natural various parts of India signify both physical interpreted through perceptual and habitat, and changes in house form conditions and social characteristic and rich experiential qualities and not by the demonstrate how the adaptation evolves cultural background of the region they are abstractions of the plan geometry or static with time and advancement in technology. located. composition of the facade elevations. The house form is the consequence of a The periphery of this environment, although Proportion whole range of socio-cultural factors. bound by a physical form, yet it spreads far beyond that form and has a strong influence Built mass Anthropometrics on its users.
Material Experience
Kinesthetics
Feeling People
Patterns
Structures
The physical form of housing is therefore Virtual or Bounded Environment Relation of the built environment and people not only a reflection, but also a component of culture itself. F r o m d a n c e s t o r a n g o l i s t o f e s t i v a l s t o In the past as the user was directly involved in The changes in these factors happendue to transition and privacy gradient in the house to the design process the behavioral factors were the change in time, attitudes, affordability, daily chores to way of living, to the clothes we addressed in detail while in today's scenario lifestyles of the people, modernization, of mass production they are overshadowed wear, to the food we eat, the socio-cultural by various other materialistic aspects. westernization, rural to urban migration, etc. aspects govern almost everything.
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S T U D I O X -Factors influencing the changes in the house forms S i n c e t h e medieval and during the early British period, the distribution of the houses were caste wise in the POLS.
Early POL HOUSES 1600's
Industrialization drew the attention of the labourers thereby causing migration to the city and they resided in the residential quarters.
Mid CHAWLS 1800's
After the laying of the drainage and the water supply lines there were a few changes in the Pols. The pols were laid orthogonally instead of the labyrinth manner and yet they retained their character.
The tenements typology was achieved by the densification of bungalows. They shared more common spaces.
Late TENAMENTS 1950's
In the vertically spread low rise & h i g h r i s e apartments the individual identity of a house was further diminished.
1850-1911
The transition from bungalow l i v i n g t o apartments was slow. But today it is has increased tremendously since the shared services like common drainage, electricity,etc. are more economical.
1911-1930
Since SLUMS 1800's
These type of houses are mostly s e e n i n t h e outskirts of the city aloof from the main city on large open chunks of land . Such a house is an expression of luxurious living.
Mid ROW HOUSES 1940's
In this type of h o u s i n g t h e a t t r i b u t e s o f Community living were visible. The residents got their own personal space specified by a Boundary wall .
The farm house is a type of an expanded i n d i v i d u a l bungalow with a private farm land, garden, swimming pool,etc.
Late LOW & HIGH RISE Late FARM HOUSES 1960's APARTMENTS 1990's
The tenements had three sides open and s h ared a common wall with the adjacent house. This typology strengthened the patent mundane attitude in the Gated communities.
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-BEFORE 1850
The row houses were more viable economically in comparison to the bungalows during that time line and they had the essence of the Pol.
Mid CO-OP. HOUSING 1900's
During that time p e r i o d t h e s p e n d i n g capacity for h o u s i n g o f majority people was less. The huge bungalows were only affordable
This type of a settlement was called a Chawl provided by the mill owners. They were small cabins laid back to back in a linear manner with common passages
Housing Time-line in Ahmedabad
Hence a new concept of Co -op. housing societies was introduced in the city which was more acceptable.
In the 1850's the elite a n d l a t e r t h e Industrialists moved out towards the north of the city in Shaibaug to stay in bungalows which were a new concept in the city.
Early BUNGALOWS 1900's
Changing Scenario of Housing in Ahmedabad
1930-1940
Service land for housing was limited hence the row houses were an apt typology for Density maximization and people preferred it rather than living in apartments.
1940-1960
1960-2015
These squatters T h e h o u s i n g of slums are the t y p o l o g i e s i n result of illegal these typologies encroachments range from small ,merger of o n e r o o m communities apartments to w h i c h a r e luxurious villas. economically Late TOWNSHIPS weak.
A f f o r d a b l e housing initiatives are focused at shifting the people from the slums into small individual houses in apartments.
2000's This type of a settlement has a f r a g m e n t e d approach in the arrangement of the HIG, MIG & LIG houses. It is based on the concept of City within a city.
Dissertation
Case - studies ROW HOUSES
BUNGALOWS A
POL HOUSES
BACKYARD 13.3 X 3 M OTLO ORDO
A
3.2 X 4.5 M
PARSAL
KHADKI
CHOWK 3.2 X 4.5 M
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1.9 X 4.5 M
STREET
W.C.
lvl.+0.0 m -
UP
0.7X3.5 M + lvl. 0.4 m
STORE KITCHEN
BEDROOM
1.5 X 3.3 M
DINING
4.2 X 3.9 M
3.4 X 3.9 M
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RASOI
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BALCONY
RAVESH
ORDO
RAVESH
BATH W.C.
LIVING 4.2 X 5.7 M
FRONTYARD
CAR PARK
8 X 6.5 M
8 X 6.5 M lvl. +0.0 m -
ORDO
GR. FLOOR PLAN
ORDO
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ORDO
TOILET
STORE UP
KITCHEN 3.6 X 3.1 M
DN
BEDROOM 3.5 X 3.2 M
TERRACE ORDO
ORDO
ORDO
LOUNGE
BEDROOM
UP
TERRACE
BEDROOM
LIVING
DINING
DRAWING 4.1 X 4.1 M
+ lvl. 2.4 m
DINNING 3.6 X 3.5 M
DRAWING OTLO
KHADKI
CHOWK
DINING
ORDO VERANDAH DN
GARDEN 5.9 X 4.2 M
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These densely packed clusters of rows upon rows of houses, joined by labyrinthine streets. It is an example of an optimum utilization of urban land. These pols exhibit beautiful wooden facades, wooden brackets, carved fenestrations, etc.
The row houses were built as a result of the follow. reasons:(a)The expansion of the city (b)Betterment and more amenities than the pol.(c)Service land for housing was limited hence to accommodate more dwelling units row houses were an apt typology.
The bungalows came into existence in the early 1930's. The initial bungalows were individual exclusive ones but with the progressing time and the role of the real estate sector, they have increased considerably in the past 2 decades.
SPATIAL PLANNING :
SPATIAL PLANNING OF ROW HOUSES AND BUNGALOWS :
Densely packed clusters of rows traversed In terms of the planning approach, the row houses and bungalows are planned grid-
wise compared to the inorganically spread out pols. by narrow streets, It usually terminates into squares with wells All the houses were the same unlike the pol in which each house is unique. These two types of housing are similar in the arrangement of the building units or a Chabutra.
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S T U D I O X -Factors influencing the changes in the house forms POL -
PLAN & DENSITY PATTERN
Comparative Study
ROW HOUSES - PLAN & DENSITY PATTERN
FIGURE GROUND PLAN AND OPEN SPACE ANALYSIS : There is a drastic change in the provision of common open spaces between the pols and the bungalow & row houses. The houses in the pols are spread in an inorganic manner whereas the other types are grid wise houses.
BUNGALOWS - PLAN & DENSITY PATTERN
FIGURE GROUND PLAN AND OPEN SPACE ANALYSIS : Even in the matter of density and spreading of the built environment the pols are much more compact. The other two types of housing are similar in the arrangement of the building units in which two mirrored building units are stacked together on both sides of the road.The densification factor is moreover governed by bye laws. ROW HOUSE PRIVACY GRADIENT:
-MOST PRIVATE
In the row house the privacy levels fluctuate in the central area as activities from both ends merge.
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-SEMI PUBLIC POL HOUSE PRIVACY GRADIENT :
ROW HOUSES - STATIC DYNAMIC SPACES:
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The privacy levels increase gradually as one progress inside the house in a pol house.
OTLO
POL HOUSE -DYNAMIC SPACES:
Khadkhi - It acts as a living room, a place for work and also used for other interaction purpose.The usability throughout the day POL HOUSE - STATIC SPACES is varied. Parsal - It acts as an transition space C h o w k - I t i s t h e m o s t between chowk and ordo, generally dynamic space in the house. It the usability of parsal remains same. acts as the heart of the house which is used for various purposes. In morning used for offering prayers, noontime for lunch activities and sleeping, evening for the household work and at the night for eating and sleeping. ORDO
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KHADKI
BEDROOM
BALCONY
STORE KITCHEN
BATH\ W.C.
FRONTYARD
DINING
LIVING
CAR PARK
Living room - The space is used as meeting and family purpose, and it is quite dynamic as it merges with the other spaces due to the free planing. Bedroom - The bedroom is a very static space which is not used for any other purpose other than it gives a relaxing and calming feeling. Kitchen - It is used for cooking purposes whereas the use of this space is bounded only during morning and evening. Front yard /Back yard - The space is used for can be determined as dynamic and static. It is used for varied purposes.
UP
BUNGALOW PRIVACY GRADIENT: The privacy levels increase as the activities bifurcate and spread out horizontally. The major factors in the determination of the privacy factor are the location of the bedrooms and the open spaces.
BUNGALOWS - STATIC AND DYNAMIC SPACES Living room - This space is the most dynamic as it is used as for casual meetings , family purpose and entertainment. Bedroom - The bedroom is a bit static, which is used for sleeping, relaxing, working, entertainment, etc.
BUNGALOWS - STATIC AND DYNAMIC SPACES Kitchen & Dining -The use of this space is very static used mostly during morning, afternoon and evening. Verandah & Front yard /Back yard - The verandah is dynamic used for sitting and as an entrance to the house. The front yard/garden is used in gatherings and the backyard is used for service purposes.
BEDROOM
KITCHEN
LIVING ROOM
DINNING
VERANDAH GARDEN
Respones and Concerns towards the changes in the house forms RESPONSE TO DESIGNING/PLANNING The houses are physically separated but OF THE SETTLEMENTS: are visually connected to the street by the Kadv Pol: boundary walls. This disCourages informal The transition in the pol is inorganic and the encounters and interaction, as the people street is in a labrynth pattern.This is because of want their privacy undisturbed. RESPONSE TO CLIMATE : the minimal vehicular traffic. Pol: The greenery is almost negligible but, due to the compact planning and narrow lanes there is mutual shading between the houses. The excess heat is cut off, and so the people comfortably & willfully practice Sarthi Row houses : an extrovert living. Thus, in the pol the The planning & transition in the settlement of people use the outdoors. row houses is plotted & has linear streets with junctions at right angles. This is done to ease the excess vehicular traffic. Pol: The area provided for common open spaces and greenery is quite less and informal in nature. The houses themselves became a part of the street due to the direct Row houses : As the houses are pushed back access to the otlas of the houses.This by open spaces, the street and other areas are encourages informal encounters and just partially shaded by the greenery. interaction as the people in the pol want The excess heat is felt on the street , and so healthy interactions. the people have to practice an introvert Row houses: living. The area provided for common open spaces RESPONSE TO CONTEXT: and greenery is quite sufficent and it is used Pol: Even though each pol is unique, yet it for performing various predifined activities harmonizes with the adjacent residential such as events/festivals and playing area for footprint. children. Gated communities :The prevalent gated communities of today, even though belonging to different typologies, they follow a predefined framework for planning, so they
Dissertation RESPONSE OF THE HOUSE FORM TO CLIMATE Pol - The house is very comfortable to live in all the seasons because of the provision of O.T.S. and use of stone. These chowks are the most active space in the house since it is the space which merges the outisde with the inside .
The verandahs and the balconies are the spaces which integrate the outdoors with the indoors but each floor is visually detached which emphasizes individuality & territoriality. Concerns: There is a strong necessity of a cultural paradigm responsive to the majority. With the passing of time, the city is adorning a new identity but is it appropriate to its context? Today’s built-environment is the lack of purpose and character. Our living environment can become more HUMANE towards our culture, climate and construction if our Built interventions (Houses) are more RESPONSIVE to the PHYSICAL, SOCIO - CULTURAL & BEHAVIORAL FACTORS OF OUR CITY.
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Supplementary works
Public Amenities Design competition, Vadodara -3rd Prize
An Architectural write up : ‘An intriguing escapade’
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his exquisite farm house built on 60,000 square feet of land is a simplistic design with some extravagant tinges. The core idea behind designing it was to create a unique yet a humane living environment. This house caters to a joint family where all the members get their own private spaces along with healthy co-existence of common spaces. The built form has been juxtaposed in the central portion of the site emphasizing it in a huge site and it is surrounded by varying landscapes which correspond to their adjacent built spaces. The external white finish of the house is complemented by wooden cladding and brownish textured walls on some facades. The formal entry through the porch changes drastically as one progresses inside the house by intriguing vistas and staggered lateral movement. The house is spread over the ground floor and lower ground floor enhancing the horizontality of the built form. The solid massing breaks down and the house opens out into the pool amidst the semi covered verandahs not bound by walls. The ground floor comprises of a living room, kitchen and dining, puja, and five bedrooms connected through the sky lit central foyer. Intimacy and expansiveness are equally taken care of since all the spaces predominantly open outside with exclusive functions and views. This aspect gives the house its multifaceted character and an effluent spatial pull.
Captured Frames
Udai Vilas, Udaipur, Rajasthan
A Pol house, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Nagaur fort, Rajasthan
Bohra houses, Siddhpur, Gujarat
Patwa Haveli, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Tagore Hall, Ahmedabad
City palace, Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Adalaj ni Vav, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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