portfolio by Sudiksha Sahu

PORTFOLIO SUDIKSHA SAHU ARCHITECTURE UNDERGRADUTE

Sudiksha Sahu New Jersey Institute of Technology ss599@njit.edu | (732) 318 9651

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AquaMod Residences: Modular Homes by the River Fall 2023 Nov 13-Dec 4 M. Denes 013

interior public (garden)

private (apartment)

exterior public (riverwalk)

FIRST CONDITION ONLY ONE BEDROOM UNITS

SECOND CONDITION UNITS START EXPANDING

THIRD CONDITION UNITS CONTINUE EXPANDING

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FLOOR PLAN WITHOUT SETBACK

FLOOR PLAN WITH SETBACK

ELEVATION (RAYMOND BOULEVARD)

SECTION PERSPECTIVE

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PROBLEMS

INCREASE IN FLOODING

RISE IN URBANIZATION

DEPLETING PLANTS AND WILDLIFE

DECREASE IN AIR & WATER QULAITY

sea level rise due to climate change

the indutrial age led to urban development resulting in depeletion of the wetlands

urbanization negatively impacted nature by harming and uprooting it

exploitation of nature led to the decrease in CO2 in soil, warmer water temp, increase in pH

INACCESSIBLE AND BROKEN INFRASTRUCTURE marsh discovery trail needs renovation to increase human accessibility and protection of wildlife and plants

OBJECTIVES

increased O2 content

decrease in water temperature

flood control

wind control on trail

safe nesting

increase CO2 content in soil

better observation and accessibility

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360 view

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elevators using hydraulic pistons fo for ADA accessibilty lty

louvres act as black box elements

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plants in the lower facade act as air ai and water purifying agents

stilts help to reduce carbon footpr footprint

saltmarsh lt h grasses are planted l t d in i locations l ti where they can help stabilize tidal levels *appropriate location of tidal wetland plants can cultivate a biodiverse intertidal habitat that is resilient in future rising seas

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nce entra park

T-protrusions a place to get off the path spaces

terraced steps

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split bench

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a place to relax and observe nature by the coffee shop

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a place to contemplate nature up close

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split elevation the board walk splits up and one path is elevated to reach a level

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section A scale: 1’=3/8”

t h i r d fl o o r scale: 1’=3/8”

s e c o n d fl o o r scale: 1’=3/8”

g r o u n d fl o o r scale: 1’=3/8”

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cross bracing

steel brackets

hydraulic piston

concrete pile exploded axon scale: 1’=3/16”

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On Being The Right Size Fall 2022 Medium: Analogue

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For this project, we had to renovate the carport of the James Rose Center to create a multipurpose room that could be used for various activities. In my intervention, I wanted to create a dynamic and deconstructive roof that partialy acts as a facade providing seperation from the exterior. This helps to establish ground and roof as well as interior and exterior relationship. Since JRC follows the zen architectural style, I wanted to continue following that and bring a part of nature inside the multipurpose area where the layer of tree also acts a roof.

ROOF PLAN

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James Rose was a Buddhist follower; knowing that I wanted to implement the 6 senses of Buddhism through my intervention. The multipupose room engulfed in trees is pleasing to see which accounts for sight, the implementation of rain chains to collect rainwater creats a sweet sound which is soothing to the ears accounts for sound, the sense of calm and serenity when engulfed in nature and wooden material in the disorted roof design that creates a sense of chaos promotes the feel element, the fragrance of rustic wood and fresh nature accounts for smell, and the creation of mental images after experincing the above accounts from the mind element.

PLAN

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Parts of the roof are translucent that allow direct sunlight to enter the multi-puropse room which directs circulation within the space.

CIRCULATION DIAGRAM

ELEVATION N-S

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INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

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In Praise of Shadow Fall 2022 Medium: 2 Dimensional

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STARTING POINT: THE LIGHTBOX The light box was divided into 2 parts: part one was inspired from the Thermal Vals and second part involves the “louvre” inspired from the Abacus House. I implemented idea one in my intervention in the catles keep keeping the interiors relatively dark to experince the light illuminated by the rain coming in through the slit apertures in the roof of the tunnel intervention.

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SUN STUDIES:

SUMMER SOLISTICE: JUNE 21, NOON-MAXIMUM SOLAR ANGLE: 61.82

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FALL EQUINOX: MARCH/SEPTEMBER 21, NOON-MAXIMUM SOLAR ANGLE: 38.45

WINTER SOLISTICE: DECEMBER 21, NOON-MAXIMUM SOLAR ANGLE: 15

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CONCEPT Light is the material of projection, and water the material of reflection-what happens at the moment they collide? It creates an immesive and emotional experience via a cascading rain and light. The mix of the loud sound of falling water droplets in the live space and the harsh contrast of white drops in a dark space definitely captivatesthe viewers. Inspired from the Therme Vals project, I wanted to create an experience for the users in an enclosed dark space with the effect of shadow created by the reflection of light. The site receives heavy rainfall , so, I used the environmental conditions of the site to my advantage to implement my design. This project also focuses on sustainabilty by focusing on underground rain-water collection.

ELEMENTS OF THE INTERVENTION

ROOF APERTURES

REFLECTION OF WATER

WATER FEATURE

UNDERGROUND WATER COLLECTION

SECTION 1 The drawing indicates the slits in the roof where the section cut is taken from; this the roof aperture that lets sunlight and rain to enter the tunnel. The section also shows the show of the dancing water from the water feature whihc is created by the refraction and reﬂection of raiwater and sunlight. The underground water collector/ storage adds to the sustainbility aspect to the project. 33

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PLAN This drawing indicates the circulation parth of the visitors and the section cuts. As shows, there are only two entry/exit points in the intervention. The openings are close to the entrance of the castle keep so that visitors are curious and intrigues by the tunnel next to them and will go ahead to explore it.

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ELEVATION This drawing shows the entrance/exit to the tunnel. Keeps were built within castles during the Middle Ages and they were used as a refuge or a last resort should the rest of the castle fall to enemies.The tunnel/alley appears to be a camouﬂage as I wanted to retain and maintain the keep’s historical aspect as it is an important part of the British culture.

ZOOMED-IN ELEVATION OF ENTRANCE

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