Architectural Portfolio by subhasini m u

ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO M U SUBHASINI

CONTENT LIST SELECTED WORKS

1. CV 2. Work Experience 3. Thesis 4. Professional practice 5. Academic work 6. Competitions

M U SUBHASINI

a: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India t: +91-9757134031

ARCHITECT

d: 01-11-1997 e: musubhasini@gmail.com

“A firm believer in the ability of architecture and research combined with design thinking for creating spaces for the users which shall strengthen our society and thus invoke a positive effect on the world.”

EXPERIENCE

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KEY PROJECTS

COLLAGE DESIGN // JUNIOR ARCHITECT (Dec 2020 - Present)

• Current coordinator for the Kalinga Project (5 structures ongoing onsite) between client, site, execution and consultants (Structural, MEP and Façade). • Managing 2 out of 5 structures in the upcoming Kalinga high performance sports center in Bhubaneswar, Orissa from resolving designs till the ongoing construction on site. Key architect on coordinating between site, MEP and structural consultants. • Good team player for the IIT-B Competition, Grasim interiors and tender drawings of JN Stadium, Meghalaya.

KHPC- Athletic HPC, Aquatic complex, Tennis Complex, Staff Accommodation, Hockey Staff KHPC-Staff Accommodation, Aquatic complex (sports + accommodations) JN Stadium, Meghalaya Grasim Interiors, Andheri New hostel 20, IIT-B, Powai

PLANQUADRAT // INTERNSHIP (Nov 2018 - May2019)

• Supported senior architect in detailing and drafting drawings. • Designed a modular office space of 4, 6 and 8 modules with detailing. (Pre engineered building) • Supervised and documented the complete construction of • Northern lights sales gallery, thane. (Pre engineered building) • Material quantisisation of a guest house. WORLEY PARSONS // SUMMER INTERNSHIP

SPEC/ Northern Lights of Shapoorji Pallonji, Thane (Pre engineered building) Office Modules (Pre engineered building) C & D Buildings, Orange County Guest House, Mangalwadha Oyo Rooms

(May2018 - June2018)

• Supported senior architect in basic presentation drawings and renders.

EDUCATION

STUDIO DESIGN PROJECTS • THESIS Adyar Watershed Restoration, Research and recreational Centre • V 2019 Commercial mall complex, Bandra Dadar Urban study • IV 2018 Mass housing, Nerul Urban Rehabilitation, Cotton green

• B. ARCH Sir J J College of Architecture, D. N. Road, Mumbai (2015-2020) • HSC DPS, Seawoods, Mumbai (2015 -90.8%) • SSC AECS-6, BARC, Mumbai (2013 -93.4%)

WORKSHOPS & COMPETITIONS

PAST ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES • • • • • • •

VVSPL, VDPL

Sponsorship head- Sir J J College of Architecture, 2018 Inclusion Exhibition- 2018 1st in all India Inter AECS Mathematics Exhibition, Kalpakkam, 2012 All India 100th JNNSMEE, Silvassa, 2012 100th Indian Congress Exhibition, Kolkata, 2012 ISIS Mathematics and Science Exhibition, Bangalore, 2013 DSO level Table tennis player

IALD workshop Glass elective- Saint Gobain Parametric facade design Soorya mandir competition- ‘17 Tiny House - ‘17 Aquatecture - ‘18 Mango architecture Facade design-’20 The container studio-’21

SOFTWARES Learning now

Comfortable working in

REVIT

RHINOCEROS

AUTOCAD

GRASSHOPPER

SKETCHUP

LUMION

ECOTECT FLOW

INDESIGN

PREMIERE PRO

ILLUSTRATOR

NAVISWORKS

PHOTOSHOP

WORK EXPERIENCE KHPC-IDCO- Staff Accommodation, Aquatic Complex Grasim- Liva- Office interiors IIT-B- New hostel 20 Meghalaya National games- J N Stadium

STAFF ACCOMMODATION, KHPC The Kalinga Expansion Project consists of 5 ongoing structures in the phase of constrcution. Staff Accommodation building has been dedicated for the sports science centre and main accommodation areas of the Coaches and staffs for the Athletes. Further additions as per requirements from Client included a cafe on the second floor and fitness centre for the general public on first floor. The Accommodations mainly include 2bhk and Studio apartments. The sports science centre includes main admin areas, athlete clinic areas and also psychology labs. The structure has been designed such that the varied users can have both their private and communal spaces in the same building.

SOFTWARES

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

APARTMENT TYPE

NUMBER OF UNITS PROVIDED

STUDIO APARTMENT

2 BHK APARTMENT

Site Area: Approx. 3813 sq.m (0.9Acres) Total Built up Area: 9049 sq.m

PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES

ALSTRONG -LIGHT BEIGE AL 205

Define project program and spacial relationships Resolving 2D and 3D renderings for client review

Set up Revit base model Development of tender drawingsplans, sections, elevations, axonometric cut views from Revit Managed consultant coordination and information exchange Assisted with presentation of project’s design proposal to client

ASIAN PAINTS – PIPE DREAM L154

Made internal finishes model for each space for client approval and site

ASIAN PAINTS – ALMOND SAND 8512

ASIAN PAINTS – DAYBREAK 0942

Coordinating all the 5 strctures for the Kalinga Expansion Project between site, consultants and pmc

Development of GFC drawings- Sop, centreline, Slabedge, masonry, sections, elevations, rcp, flooring, details- door, window, ugt, oht, staircase, etc

Resolving RFIs, queries, releasing drawings on site, mom release, etc

Management of site exceution from SOP and centreline plan with ingoing site coordination with consultants

Management of site exceution from slab edge of each floor wrt ongoing site coordination with consultants

Assisted with presentation of project’s progress and new requirements to client

Management of consultant coordination for staff accommodation- structural, MEP and facade

PROJECT TIMELINE PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING DESIGN RESOLUTION

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT FOR SITE

SITE COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC VIEW AND FINISHES

ASIAN PAINTS – ENGLISH ELMS 2387

ASIAN PAINTS – MORNING GLORY 0765

HAVELLS PACER 1200MM CEILING FAN (WHITE)

RECESSED MOUNTED SQUARE LIGHT

ASIAN PAINTS – MACADAMIA 5184

FIRE STAIRCASE

2BHK APARTMENTS

GYPSUM BOARD CEILING

ASIAN PAINTS – BEIGE ACCENT 8505

30 WATT (600 X 600MM)

MERINO– 11660

MERINO– 10856

JOHNSON-ASTORIA

SOMANY-SOLIDO CREMA

ASIAN PAINTS – CAMPHOR 8260

CAFE ASIAN PAINTS – MORNING GLORY 0765

TERRACED LANDSCAPE

STAIRCASE OPEN TO ATRIUM

RAL 7035 – LIGHT GREY

LOCKER ROOM AND TOILET BLOCK FOR GYM

RAL 7000 – SQUIRREL GREY

STAIRCASE TO CAFE

ATTENDANT ROOM JANITOR ROOM

HIGH PERFORMANCE TEST AND ANALYSIS SECTION NUTRITION LAB

ADMIN TOILET BLOCK SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC SECTION

ANTHROPOMETRIC ANALYSIS LAB

EQUIPMENT ROOM JANITOR ROOM

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY LAB

ADMIN TOILET BLOCK SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC SECTION

HIGH PERFORMANCE LAB

GUARD ROOM WITH TOILET

GUARD ROOMROOM WITH TOILET ATTENDANT

ENTRANCE LOBBY- SPORTS SCIENCE CENTRE EQUIPMENT ROOM ADMINISTRATION SECTION ESTABLISHMENT OFFICE DY. HOD OFFICE + TOILET

SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC SECTION PATHOLOGY LAB

HOD OFFICE + TOILET

CLINIC INCLUDING OFFICE

CIRCULATION

4 BED PATIENT RETENTION WARD

CONFERENCE HALL COMMON TOILET (LADIES-1, GENTS-1) LADIES REST/ CHILD FEEDING ROOM

ASIAN PAINTS – UNDER GROUND 9528

30 WATT (600 X 600MM)

ASIAN PAINTS – CAMPHOR 8260

RECESSED MOUNTED SQUARE LIGHT

MERINO– 11660

COLONIAL WHITE GRANITE

KODUVAI GOLD

ON SITE CONSTRUCTION IMAGES

1ST LEVEL SLAB CAST

NORTH ELEVATION VIEW

PLINTH BEAM COMPLETE 80%

WORKING DRAWINGS

AQUATIC COMPLEX, KHPC DESIGN INTENT

The Kalinga Expansion Project consists of 5 ongoing structures in the phase of constrcution. The Aqautic Complex consists of the FINA compliant swimming pools with concourse. The complex also consists of double occupancy accommodation rooms for the athletes and the warden. The structure is RCC construction till the terrace level with steel trusses. The complex has seperate entrances for the atheletes and the visitors. The athletes day to day requirements from the laundry till general fitness and routine checkups can be done within the complex.

PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES • •

Resolving design during tender submission and preparing the drawingsplans, sections, elevations, details and BIM model of LOD 200. Preparing GFC drawings for assistance. For, Slabedge and Maosnry drawings.

SOFTWARES

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PLAYERS’ ENTRY

PLAYERS’ ENTRY

SPECTATORS’ ENTRY

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

GROUND FLOOR

PLAYERS’ ENTRY

FIRST FLOOR

POOL TILE OPTIONS – JOHNSON ENDURA

SECOND & THIRD FLOOR

DECK TILE OPTIONS – JOHNSON ENDURA

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC VIEW AND FINISHES LAUNDRY AND HOUSEKEEPING

ASIAN PAINTS – CAMPHOR 5184

RECESSED MOUNTED SQUARE LIGHT

ASIAN PAINTS – GARDEN BENCH 8432

ASIAN PAINTS – MORNING GLORY 0765

DUAL OCCUPANCY ROOMS X 12

V.I.P. SEATING

FIRE DOOR - RAL 7032

SPECTATORS’ TOILETS

MERINO– 10122

WARDEN’S ROOM

P.H. SEATING

COLONIAL WHITE GRANITE

AMARELLO ORNAMENTAL

DUAL OCCUPANCY ROOMS X 12

VIEWING BALCONY

SPECTATORS’ CONCOURSE

TRIGON DARK TOILET DADO

SPECTATORS’ TOILETS

SELERO LIGHT TOILET DADO

COACH’S ROOM

SPECTATORS’ SEATING

PANTRY

VALOR JURASSIC BROWN TOILET FLOORING

TOILETS

MAGAS WALNUT BRONZE DOOR LAMINATE

RECREATION ROOM CLASSROOM - 1

ADMIN

CLASSROOM - 2 VIEWING BALCONY

CONFERENCE ROOM

DESERT SAND WASH BASIN COUNTER

SPECTATORS’ CONCOURSE SPECTATORS’ TOILETS

SOLERA BEIGE CUBICLE LAMINATE

PRACTICE SWIMMING POOL POOL DECK SPECTATORS’ SEATING

OLYMPIC SIZE SWIMMING POOL

ASIAN PAINTS – CAMPHOR 8260

FIRST AID PHYSIOTHERAPY

30 WATT (600 X 600MM)

ASIAN PAINTS – GARDEN BENCH 8432

RECESSED MOUNTED SQUARE LIGHT

PLAYERS’ LOCKERS

POOL DECK

FITNESS CENTER

ASIAN PAINTS – ENGLISH ELMS 2387

PLAYERS’ ENTRANCE MERINO– 11660

MERINO– 10856

PLAYERS’ CALL OUT ROOM PRACTICE SWIMMING POOL SPECTATORS’ ENTRANCE LOBBY

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC VIEW

OLYMPIC SIZE SWIMMING POOL

SOMANY-LIVING STONE CREMA

SOMANY-DIANO BEIGE MATT

ON SITE CONSTRUCTION IMAGES

WORKING DRAWINGS

OFFICE INTERIORS, GRASIM DESIGN INTENT:

PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES

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The site is located at Andheri, Mumbai. To revamp their office interiors for the leading fashion brand- Liva by Birla cellulose- Aditya Birla, Grasim. The site had some basic issues which we have resolved in our design proposals. Improvement in circulation by providing clear primary and secondary corridors. Showroom and studio spaces proposed in the front for better visibility and ease of circulation. Workstations placed near glass façade wall to bring in maximum natural daylight in the office. Breakout spaces like Booth seating, Pods/ Lounge seating are proposed Cafeteria re-designed as an extended breakout space with more interactive and informal spaces, bringing the natural daylight inside. Enhanced Storage area. (Approx. 1360 no. of box files) VASTU compliant layout, with maximum desks facing east-west direction. CXO Cabin is proposed to get maximum daylight and desk facing north side.

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Designed and Developed the conept- Yarn to Fabric and made appropriate drawings Lead the team and presented the same for the pitch meeting for the client.

SOFTWARES

CONCEPT 1- YARN TO FABRIC concept

yarn

application

steel

COLOR TEMPLATE EXTRAPOLATION

fabric

sections

steel mesh

design elements

LIGHT AND SOMBER BACKGROUND COLORS + Light somber background colors POP and OF SHADES FROM BRAND COLOR SCHEMES

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Single strand malleability showing fluidity around the spaces. And drawing focus to one line.

Coagulation of multiple strands/ baffles/ fins.

Application: Highlighting openings and specific spaces by providing thick bands.

Application: Intertwining with roof/ walls/ floor.

Perforated finish to give openness and minimalism.

furniture

Application: Open ceilings, Interactive spaces, highlighting openings.

Folded elements used in the layouts to depict fabric malleability. Single material connecting ceiling, wall and floor depicts flowing fabrics. Fold patterns are used to create a range of interesting surfaces.

Using brand and the label visualization with respect to fabric. Color schemes to highlight spaces

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TOPop HIGHLIGHT THE PRODUCTS MORE color schemes of shades from brand TO FACILITATE DESIGNERS BY NOT USING ENERGY DRAINING COLOR SCHEMES DURING LONG WORK HOURS

to highlight the products more

Opaquewalls, ceilings Combination of- using energy • toSolid facilitate designers by not PerforatedSteel color mesh schemes Opaque + Perforated finishes draining during long work hours Yarn- Steel sections Fabric- Steel mesh

Symbolizing their core brand idea of man-made sustainable and breathable fabrics.

CONCEPT 2- VISUALISING FABRICS

EARTHY TONES WITH A POP OF BRAND COLOUR

HIGHLIGHTED SPACES + ANGULAR FACES

EARTHY TONES

BASIC COMPARISON OF CONCEPT 1 AND CONCEPT 2 LAYOUT OPTION- 01

EARTHY TONES

BRAND COLOUR

LAYOUT OPTION- 02

MORE NATURAL LIGHT IN TO THE OFFICE

INFORMAL SEATINGS

MEETING PODS

PRIMARY CIRCULATION

SECONDARY CIRCULATION

SECONDARY CIRCULATION MORE EASE IN SECONDARY CIRCULATION

* WORKSTATIONS OF THE FIRST LAYOUT OPTION MAKES THE WORKSTATION AREA MORE OPEN AND EFFICIENT FOR CIRCULATION

120 DEREE WORKSTATIONS

WORKSTATIONS

CONCEPT 1- YARN TO FABRIC CAFE/ PANTRY CMO CABIN BREAKOUT SPACE CONFERENCE ROOM CUBICLES CABINS- LARGE AND SMALL CAFE

WORKSTATIONS STUDIO CABINS- LARGE AND SMALL MEETING ROOMS RECEPTION AND WAITING AREA SHOWROOM

BREAKOUT SPACE

ENTRANCE

RECEPTION AND SHOWROOM

CMO CABIN

CUBICLES

CMO CABIN

CONCEPT 2- VISUALISING FABRICS CAFE/ PANTRY CMO CABIN BREAKOUT SPACE CONFERENCE ROOM CUBICLES CABINS- LARGE AND SMALL

CAFE

WORKSTATIONS STUDIO CABINS- LARGE AND SMALL MEETING ROOMS RECEPTION AND WAITING AREA MEETING SPACES

BREAKOUT SPACE

MEETING ROOMS

RECEPTION

CMO CABIN

CUBICLES

CMO CABIN

HOSTEL 20, IIT-B

DESIGN INTENT

PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has proposed a Hostel 20 for girls in its campus. The Hostel would consist of single occupancy rooms and differently abled rooms along with amenties including but not limited to gym, dining area, café and common rooms. The Site offers panoramic views of the Powai Lake on the south and some part of Vihar lake on the northern side. There’s a view of the existing hostel block on the eastern side. The rooms have been designed as personal room for each student can by modifying the conventional rectangular room, the design allows privacy for each user as no window face each other. Inclusive design spaces having access to all including but not limited to com-mon areas, entry and exit points via ramps or elevators.

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Making 2 design proposals for the upcoming IIT- Hostel 20 bid. From concept till the final drawings - panels and presentation. Presenting the design for the jury at IIt and getting short listed for the financial bid.

SOFTWARES

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

25 M

92 M BASIC PULL OF THE SITE AS A BUILDING

PROPOSED SITE

EXISTING HOSTEL BLOCK

SITE CONSIDERATIONS

30 M

130 M 6 M SETBACK FOR FIRE TENDER MOVEMENT

POWAI LAKE SIDE

COURTYARDS ALLOW VISUAL CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN ALL FLOORS

ALLOWING COOL AIR FROM POWAI LAKE SIDE TO CIRCULATE THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING

80M

LONGER EAST AND WEST FACES TO ALLOW VIEWS TOWARDS POWAI/VIHAR LAKE & IIT SPORTS COMPLEX

SPLITTING THE SOUTHERN FACE IN 3 PARTS FOR REDUCING HEAT GAIN

CONCENTRATING PUBLIC ACTIVITIES ON THE GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR FOR BETTER ACCESSIBILTY AND CIRCULATION

COOL AIR

COURTYARDS AND BUFFER AREA PROVIDES PRIVACY TO THE ROOMS

VISUAL CONNECTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PASSAGES

PROPOSED LAYOUT RETAINING MAXIMUM TREES ON SITE WITHIN COURTYARDS OF PROPOSED BUILDING

EXISTING NATURAL DRAIN ON PROPOSED SITE

PROPOSED LAYOUT

SITE SITE

EXISTING LAYOUT

PROPOSED LAYOUT RETAINING MAXIMUM TREES ON SITE WITHIN COURTYARDS OF PROPOSED BUILDING

EXISTING LAYOUT

CHANELISING THE DRAIN TOWARDS LAKE SIDE

ROOMS AND EXPLODED PLANS FIRE ESCAPE RAMP FROM FIRST FLOOR TO GROUND LEVEL

MAIN ENTRANCE STRAMP

RAMP TO REACH TERRACE AT SECOND FLOOR RAMP TO REACH THE COURTYARDS ON THE GROUND FLOOR

COURTYARD BETWEEN WINGS

RAMP TO EXIT FROM SOUTHERN SIDE- GROUND FLOOR RAMP TO EXIT FROM WESTERN SIDE- GROUND FLOOR

COURTYARD BETWEEN WINGS

MODIFYING THE CONVENTIONAL ROOM

CROSS VENTIALTION INSIDE THE ROOM

COURTYARD BETWEEN WINGS DIFFERENTLY ABLED ROOMS WITH SPACE FOR PARENTAL HELP SINGLE OCCUPANT ROOM TOILET BLOCK

STAFF ROOMS CAFETERIA DOUBLE HEIGHT LOBBY COURTYARD GYMNASIUM DOUBLE HEIGHT DINING KITCHEN DIFFERENTLY ABLED ROOMS

DINING HALL

This circle indicates the safe distance advised to curb the spread of COVID. 2 M Distance mentioned as a safe distance by the Government.

SHADOW RANGE ON 21st MAY

Circulation from the nearest staircase, lift and corridors to individual rooms.

SHADOW RANGE ON 21st AUGUST

Circulation from individual rooms to toilet and drinking water.

SHADOW RANGE ON 21st DECEMBER

JN STADIUM, SHILLONG

DESIGN INTENT The Project development objective is to “Promote livelihood and socio-economic well-being of vulnerable communities through community-public-private partnership enterprises in Experiential Eco Tourism” Lack of sports or recreational facility has been identified within 5kms of site. Hence, proposing a multi-functional building fulfilling the needs of local gentry as a place to discover their inner talent with the added benefit of rejuvenating the space. Also, the site is proposed for National games 2022 which will help in increase in tourism as the spectators coming from different cities will explore the city. • Self-sufficient sports and hospitality complex. • It would be a landmark for the contextual places. • Sloppy green roof is proposed so that it merges with the environment making it an eco-friendly design. • To achieve sustainability, passive design strategies and techniques are adopted. Multi-purpose sports complex and indoor stadium is proposed behind the Nehru stadium fulfilling the needs of all the local sports played there with international standards.

PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES •

Resolving design during tender submission and preparing the drawingsplans, sections, elevations, details and BIM model of LOD 200.

SOFTWARES

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

STAGE 1

STAGE 2

STAGE 3

Multi sports Multi utility

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC VIEWS

swimming pool

banquet hall

squash court

10m shooting range

25m shooting range

GROUND FLOOR AXONOMETRIC VIEW swimming pool

table tennis

banquet hall

squash court fitness centre 10m shooting range

25m shooting range

FIRST FLOOR AXONOMETRIC VIEW sports and convention hall

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC VIEW

SECOND FLOOR AXONOMETRIC VIEW

jogging track and landscape

3D VIEW SHOWING THE LANDCSAPE RAMP AND OPEN AMPHITHEATRE

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC VIEW EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC VIEW

+24.00 M (RIDGE LEVEL)

INTERNAL VIEW OF THE COORIDOR ON 1ST FLOOR

+19.80 M (ROOF LEVEL) +15.00 M (FOURTH FLOOR LEVEL) +11.40 M (THIRD FLOOR LEVEL) +7.80 M (SECOND FLOOR LEVEL) +4.20 M (FIRST FLOOR LEVEL) +0.60 M (PLINTH LEVEL)

ELEVATION SHOWING LEVELS

+/-0.0 M

3D VIEW SHWOING THE EXTERNAL FACADE

THESIS Semester 10- Adyar watershed Restoration, Research and Recreational Centre

ADYAR WATERSHED RESTORATION, RESEARCH AND RECREATIONAL CENTRE DESIGN INTENT: The intent behind this design is to target metropolitan cities and do the part of an architect in the current water crisis. The design constitutes of three parts. Restoration, Research and Recreation. The site as its intertwined with the pre existing Adyar Poonga eco Restoration park, the necessary design decisions should tally with the same. Restoration of the riverbed has been successful. But as general public isn’t allowed in the park other than the students for once a week, the recreational aspects are also close to zero. But, with the immense requirements for the research center, which lies along the interest of riverbed and bio-diversity. The main idea is to interlink the three functionally different activities into one co-exiting space while catering to the pre-existing site requirements.

SOFTWARES USED:

Climate analysis Plans, Sections, Elevations, 3D Render

SITE: ADYAR Adaiyaaru or Adayar is a large neighbourhood in south Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is located on the southern banks of the Adyar River. The park's ecosystem consists of tropical dense evergreen forest, predominantly comprising trees and shrubs that have thick dark green foliage throughout the year, with over 160 woody species, and comprises six vegetative elements such as trees, shrubs, lianas, epiphytes, herbs and tuberous species. The site is a wetland habitat with 70 percent water. A number of stormwater drains carrying water to the Adyar River are being diverted by the Chennai Corporation for better recharge of water in the eco-park. A total of 143 species of fish, amphibians, birds and reptiles have been seen in the park. The site lies on the first restored creek. The design has ben followed through to plan around the spaces already used and cleared by the govt for the previous proposal. The site has acces to three diferent types of water- fresh water, brakish water and saline water. These three types give rise to threee separate ecologies.Thus, making a perfect area to conduct educational reserach. The site has frequent a/c bus route connections from all around chennai; thus promoting public transport. Adyar river restoration: Phase 1: Complete and maintained for 9 years Phase II: Complete and under maintainence Phase III: Ongoing

CONCEPT: MOBIUS STRIP The Mobius strip, a topological surface also called the twisted cylinder, is a one-sided non-orientable surface obtained by cutting a closed band into a single strip, giving one of the two ends thus produced a half twist, and then reattaching the two ends.

Project idea: • • • • •

To create a project for the current water crisis (flood and draught). To have an architectural intervention which can: Spread awareness about different ways of dealing with conserving water as a part of exhibition or educational interactive spaces. Has a research centre to study about water. The structure itself shall act as a prototype which can enhance people to use in further constructions

Site Requirements: • • •

In a metropolitan city on the coastal. In a developed city, but still ready to accept new innovations and has rivers flowing through the city. A waterbody for research and recreation.

Chosen Site: • • • • • • 6

Site is located in Adyar, Chennai. The creek of the river bends into the start of the restored riverbed. The site had a previously proposal for – Adyar watershed research centre. The site has a fresh waterbody which extends to the estuary (brackish water) and finally the ocean(saline water). This lets a good medium for research. The site is in the middle of the city and has govt proposed bus routes to access it. Has some already made pathways to let people experience recreational walking.

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As a mobius strip has only one surface and only one edge; using that idea to unite three different types of functions: Restoration, research and recreation. The elevation can be considered as an icon of the mobius strip: the logic of continuity. The structures are connected by one surface. The surface transforms itself from the roof to floor, wall and even pathway. The elevation shows an index for continuity and free flowing. This forms as a preliminary idea representing water which lies ahead after the entry point and is also the core focus of the design and project.

Cleared space on the site, which has been used for exhibition and administration centre.

Existing pathways, open amphitheatre, electric cycle and bogey recharging points, which have not been removed and instead utilised in the site. 7

F L O AT I N G

CLIMATE RESPONSIVE DESIGN • •

Using the previosly cleared site for design to keep the human intervention to the minimum. The structures are spread out horizontally to let the built space merge with the site and not be a foriegn element.

Floating

Smart bike stand for

PATHWAY

CLIMATE RESPONSIVE DESIGN

Smart bike stand for

1. Rain water harvesting 2. Stormwater Garden/ Bio swale 3. Wetland construction 1. Rainwater harvesting • Aesthetic skylight • Water conservation • Reduction of flood

2. Stormwater garden/ bio swale • Aesthetic interactive water play area for children • Mediation of storm water • Filteration of surface run-off before reaching the creek • Surface percolation • Reduction of flood 3. Wetland construction • Aesthetic garden • Grey water treatment • Water conservation

Recreation entry reception with

Recreation entry reception

Viewpoint -I -

Viewpoint -II -

Boat-

Boating area

Elevated pathways tied to

Open Am-

EXHIBITION CENTRE

GROUND: Informative and educational panels on water. Treatment of water. Conserving water and researching various ecologies associated with water. Consists of panels, educational exhibits, terrariums of adyar Poonga.

1ST FLOOR: The art and appreciation of water. The importance of the purpose of water and its persistence in human life. Various sound and visual ways to engage in appreciating the element. Consists of Photography, art installations and sensual tunnels to experience water.

Art installationsFirst floor

Fish tank- AquaponicsGround floor

View- first floor

Water wall- Courtyard

EDUCATION CENTRE

WORKSHOPS Making miniature terrariums in the workshops; teaching students about the correlation amidst the ecosytem. AUDIO VISUAL CONTENT Showing audio visual content for students as a part of orientation mentioning about water conservation and adyar eco restoration park and the process to restore it. CLASSROOM Classes pertaining to the ecosystem and further more can be conducted here during the educational tour. GUEST LECTURES Guest lecturers from the restoration or the research centres can teach the students about recent developments in the field in the education tour.

Classroom

Workshop

Assembly area

Terracotta tiles

CAFE NEYTAL

The cafe promises one of the rarest aspects available- food with water view. In the middle of the urban metropolitan city, this acts as a hub for various gatherers to indulge in the recreational spot. The cafe is the main attraction other thna the exhibition centre to gather in general public. Thus, has been placed quite centrally oerlooking the waterbody. The cafe provides great ambience both indoor and outdoor, whilsts erving continental and traditional tamil nadu cuisine. The cafe also allows the customers to watch the cooks in process via the viewing glass.

Double height entrance

Ground floor

First floor

Open deck seating

RESEARCH CENTRE

Research in the Biogeochemistry Group focuses on microbiological and geochemical processes that control bioactive element cycling in the marine environment. The Ecosystem Ecology Group focuses on interactions among physical, chemical, and biological elements of riverine ecosystems that organize ecological behavior at local and regional scales. The Entomology Group studies factors that affect the distribution and abundance of aquatic invertebrates, the functional role of invertebrates in stream and river ecosystems, and how these invertebrate communities respond to human activities in temperate and tropical watersheds. By applying comprehensive molecular approaches, microbiology group focuses on characterizing the composition and distribution of microbial communities, and determining the functional roles as well as their interactions with environments.

Laboratory Entry

Cafeteria

Interaction Space

Cafeteria and Head researchers Room

RECEPTION & ADMINISTRATION CENTRE

The Reception intertwined with the exhibition centre and the administration centre. Place for gathering information about the site, location and the activities available. Also, acts as a ticket counter for the exhibition centre. The administration centre has a direct access to the Reception internally as it has the main drop off point. Making it easier to walk amidst the buildings during monsoon.

Entry of Administration Centre

Waiting loungeAdministration centre

Relaxation space

Meeting Room

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE Modular office space • Design • Planning, sections, elevations • GFC drawings SPEC • Site supervisor (start till execution) • Details C & D Buildings- Orange County • Plans, sections, elevations correction

MODULAR OFFICE

Modular design, or "modularity in design", is an approach that subdivides a system into smaller parts called modules, that can be independently created and then used in different systems. Modularity offers benefits such as • Reduction in cost (due to less customization) • Shorter learning time • Flexibility in design • Augmentation (adding new solution by merely plugging in a new module) and exclusion.

2 TYPES OF MODULES: SQUARE, PENTAGON

GREEN CENTRAL INTERCATION SPACE

ROOF

Each module can be constructed separately and then assembled together for later purposes.

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The module sizes can be in multiples of 1.2. since that is the size of a wall panel. For the sample design, we have used two types of modules: square and pentagon shown above. The connectivity of 6 modules is done with criss-cross skylights. The skylights are aligned along the passages. Width varies as per passage width between 0.45 or 0.6m. The skylights converge over the green space which provides an ample amount of sunlight for the central area. The architectural features which are easier to execute in a pre engineered structure than when compared to that of normal RCC structure are being encouraged. The drainage of each module is independent which reduces area per down-take and simplifies the roof slope.

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These modular office spaces are being built in under-construction sites. These areas usually have a lot of dust and noise. So we will focus only on the visual connection of outside to inside. There is a central green space; which is in line with the courtyard concept prevalent in India. Using the arrangement of modules, 3 axes have been created. Along these axes, the element of light is being introduced in the ceiling in the form of skylights. These axes converge at the main interaction zone in the centre -the green space. Use of glass in each module on the outside face lets it connect with the outside as well as the inside. The total assembly gives a good sense of sophistication and is not aggressive in aesthetic sense.

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SPEC- NORTHERN LIGHTS

C & D BUILDINGS

COMPETITIONS Mango Architecture- Facade Design Competition 2020 Aquatecture 2018

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