2021 VOL : 1 ARCHITECTURAL
P O R T F O L I O S U M A I Y A . M E E R A . G A N I
SUMAIYA MEERA GANI ARCHITECT I DESIGNER I VISUALIZER
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Passionate about life and design. Architecture fascinates me. Skilled with basic softwares for design development and 3D visualizations. Team player with good communication skills.
+973 32041188 Adliya, Bahrain Adliya, Bahrain sumaiyagani05@gmail.com
EDUCATION BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE MCGANS OOTY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
WORK EXPERIENCE 2019 JUN-SEPT
Majored in Architectural Design 2016-2021
THE INDIAN SCHOOL, BAHRAIN (ISB) Bahrain
2019-2020 NOV-FEB
2014-2016
AUTOCAD 2020 REVIT 2020 SKECTH-UP 2017 LUMION 11 ENSCAPE
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN @ MIDDLE EAST ARCHITECTS
RECOGNITION 2017
ANDC SHORTLISTED ENTRY - NASA REUBENS TROPHY - ZONASA
2018
CONVENTION TROPHY - ZONASA REUBENS TROPHY - ZONASA
2021
UGREEN - Green building School
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR ADOBE INDESIGN
PRANAV
Located in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Worked on residential as well as commercial projects which includes auditing, detailing, presentation, planning and service drawings.
Majored in mathematics and sciences
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Located in Chennai and Hyderabad. Worked on residential as well as commercial projects which includes planning, design, interiors, site supervision, presentations and detailing.
(MOSA) TamilNadu, India
HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION CBSE
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN MANTRAA STUDIOS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Urban Agro Park ....................................................................... pg.6 Bahrain I Sem 10
Multi-Modal Transit Hub......................................................... pg.26 Coimbatore I Sem 9
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The Curve .................................................................................... pg.32
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Mysore Spring Heights ........................................................... pg40
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Millennium Primary School .................................................... pg.46
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Richard’s Residence ................................................................ pg.52
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Dravidian Pavilion .................................................................... pg.58
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Zephyr Grath .............................................................................. pg.60
Ooty I Sem 9
Mysore I Sem 5
Coimbatore I Sem 3
Ooty I Sem 2
Hosur I Sem 5
Chennai I Sem 3
URBAN AGRO PARK Thesis Typology: Mixed-Use Development Site Area: 21 Acres (84984sqm)
Location: Manama, Bahrain Year: 2021
Typology: Mixed-Use Development
“Almost one in seven people around the world are chronically hungry, lacking enough food to be healthy and lead active lives, although enough food exists for all of the people in the world.”
(Shintarou & Eguchi, 2010)
In present times, the arable lands of Bahrain have been degrading at an unnatural and exponential rate about 30 to 35 times the historic rate. Bahrain was once a tropical paradise, known as the island of a million palm trees. But in a few decades the face of the land changed dramatically and the iconic date palm groves have almost completely disappeared due to the rapid urbanization the development of artificial islands. Amounting to the loss of 12 million hectares of land which has dire effects on poor communities globally. “If you want to feed the world in 2050 then in the next 40 years we need to produce the same amount of food as we did in the last 8,000 years.” Walkthrough https://youtu.be/rFz1I-bs9lY
Detailed Thesis Study https://issuu.com/sumaiya-meera-gani/docs/ thesis_712116251076_sumaiya_gani
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(Shintarou & Eguchi, 2010)
The decrease in agricultural and green lands in Bahrain is mainly due to two inter-related factors. The first is the salinization of the land because of the deterioration of groundwater quality used for irrigation, and the second is the transfer of agricultural lands to urban complexes for better economic returns.
Hybrid Greenhouse
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OVERALL ISOMETRIC VIEW
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The project involves vertical farming which is a sustainable farming practise that will integrate research & leisure for the community in the city. This proposal aims at removing the barrier between food production and the consumer for a green, clean and sustainable future. The project will include facilities such as vertical farming pods, aquaponics pond, open greenhouses, organic market, cafes, botanical garden etc.
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MODERN GREENHOUSE A robust public realm merges indoor and outdoor agricultural experiences. New form of work place Seed libraries, fern gardens, aquaponis pond and butterfly gardens are integrated into the urban arboretum as a new type of public realm.
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SECTION 4
THERMAL INSULATION DETAILS
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INTEGRATED LIVING SYSTEMS “ Agritecture is the art, science, and business of integrating agriculture into cities.”
incorporate agriculture into the surrounding city environment in very different ways.
The term was first popularized by our Founder, Henry Gordon Smith, in Fall 2011. When Henry was researching how cities could use agriculture to address environmental, social and economic challenges, and to develop resilient food systems in the face of climate change.
Architects frequently design impossible vertical farming and urban agriculture concepts that ignore the realities of successful farming operations. In contrast, agriculturalists and entrepreneurs often miss important design, aesthetic, and social integration opportunities when they develop urban farms.
By definition, AGRITECTURE is about applying architectural thinking when designing agriculture for the built environment. In practice, architects and urban farmers
AGRITECTURE is about integrating the disciplines of agriculture and architecture so that urban farms can be both practical and well-designed all at once.
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GREEN BALCONY DETAIL
BENEFITS OF VEGETAL FACADE
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ISOMETRIC VIEW OF MARKET
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MARKET
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Market
Plaza
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VISITOR'S CENTRE
Front View
Corridor
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Courtyard
EXPLODED ISOMETRIC
SECTION 6
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BOTANICAL GARDEN
PROMANADE
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Botanical Graden
Botanical Graden
Botanical Graden
Promanade
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MULTI-MODAL TRANSIT HUB Urban Design Proposal Typology: Transit Oriented Development Site Area: 16 Acres (64750sqm)
Location: Coimbatore, TamilNadu Year: 2020
Typology: Transit Oriented Development
The proposed Transit Hub Project will be a mixed-use development integrating transport facilities comprising metro stations (of ukkadam– vellalore corridor being developed by CMRL), BRT, bus transit facilities for both inter and intra city services of TNSTC, TNSETC and private operators. The Project will also include medium scale commercial and retail development, as part of an iconic and landmark development in Coimbatore.
Detailed Study https://issuu.com/sumaiya-meera-gani/docs/ team-01_coimbatore_uban_study
Walkthrough https://youtu.be/YY32nrkaGmk
Detailed Urban Study https://issuu.com/sumaiya-meera-gani/docs/ team-01_coimbatore_uban_study
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The Project is proposed to be developed on a 10-acre site owned by CCMC. The proposed site is strategically located along the busy railway station and enjoys access to the core of the city. The Project is proposed to be developed as a TOD zone as per the Development Control Regulations (DCR-2017) for Coimbatore, which allows for a maximum FSI of 4. The details of the Project location, land use and proposed development are provided below. The location of the site will largely depend upon the availability of multiple modes of transport at the particular site for example, bus terminus, railway, metro etc.The site shall be located with proper transport connectivity to other major parts of the city of coimbatore and also the neighbouring states.
Aerial View
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ZONING OPTIONS
1 Bus Terminus 2 Metro 3 Open Public Space 4 Commercial complex 5 Railway Station 6 OSR
1 Bus Terminus 2 Metro 3 Open Public Space 4 Commercial complex 5 Railway Station 6 OSR
1 Bus Terminus 2 Metro 3 Open Public Space 4 Commercial complex 5 Railway Station 6 OSR
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VEHICULAR CIRCULATION
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STREET DESIGN PRINCIPLES
STREET DESIGN TEMPLATES
36M ROW 32 I Multi Modal Transit Hub I Coimbatore
36M ROW
18M ROW
12M ROW
BUS TERMINUS
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COMMERCIAL COMPLEX
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METRO
Roof Plan
Platform Level
Concourse Level
Road Level
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THE CURVE Urban Design Typology: Open Public Space Development Site Area: 1.54 Acres (6233sqm)
Location: Ooty, TamilNadu Year: 2020
Typology: Open Public Space Development
Located at the centre of the hill town Udhagamandalam, popularly referred to as Ooty by tourists is the Hobart Park. Better known as the ''Race Course'', except during the derby, its introverted identity is somewhat in contrast to the bustling tourist town. Horse Racing under 'Turf Rules' began at the Hobart Park in Ooty in 1894. Named after Robert Hobart, the famous governor of Madras, and more importantly, uncle to John Sullivan, the Founder of the British Settlement at Ootacamund, the anglicized name for Udhgamandalam. The ''Hobart Park Cross Street'' connecting the Commercial street witht he Ettines street, is the stretch of street which is designed. With a vision for the Hobart Park to be a major public place with diverse activites., the selection of the Hobart Park Cross Street becomes more obvious as this street could pottentially be the most pedestrian friendly access to the Hobart Park. So, the aim of the project is to develop an entrance Plaza for the Hobart Park, that doubles up as a standalone public place with various activites, adjacent to the Hobart Park Cross Street with seamless intergration of the two. It will be called as the ''Plaza by the Hobart Park''.The main attraction of the park is the triple storey view point from which incredible views of the entire area can be experinced. 36 I The Curve I Ooty
Aerial view of site
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MYSORE SPRING HEIGHTS Housing Typology: Mid-High Rise Development Site Area: 6 Acres (24281.1 sqm)
Location: Mysore, Karnataka Year: 2018
Typology: Mid-High Rise Development
The location of the site is Yadavagiri, Mysore, Karnataka. The climate is tropical with medium to high humidity. The brief is to design a housing complex of 300 units for high income groups, medium income groups and low income groups. The site is located in a residential zone, with another apartment complex towards the south and a railway goods and services terminal. The complex also contains an additinal residential unit with row housing units, club house, gym, swimming pool and an outdoor court. Parking for every apartment is also provided for both car and bikes. The apartments face each other creating social interaction between families and people of different social background. It also has an open green space for people to go for a walk, sit by the trees, watch their children play, walk their dog and enjoy the veiw. This type of configuration of the apartments and the open green space allows for multiple benefits for all people to enjoy. The main idea behind the design was to create a peaceful and happy home for all people of different ages, color, race, caste, relegion etc; to live in harmony. The complex also comes with many car parking spaces and bike parking spaces with an additional service of vistors parking space. 40 I Mysore Spring Heights I Mysore
View from the swimming pool
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ISOMETRIC VIEW OF COMPLEX
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FLOOR PLATE No. of Towers
:4
No. of Floors per Tower : 14 No. of Units per Floor : 6 Total No. of Units
: 228
Aerial View of Park
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View of Tower 2
View of Row Housing
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UNIT FLOOR PLANS 1 BHK Floor Area 72 sqm 2 units per floor
SITE SECTION
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3 BHK Floor Area 138 sqm 2 units per floor
2 BHK Floor Area 103 sqm 2 units per floor
ROW HOUSE FLOOR PLANS Ground Floor 3 1/2 BHK
First Floor 3 1/2 BHK
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MILLENNIUM PRIMARY SCOOL Institutional Typology: Institutional Development Site Area: 1.26 Acres (5110sqm)
Location: Coimbatore, TamilNadu Year: 2017
Typology: Institutional Development
The site is located in coimbatore, Tamilnadu. The plot is a corner plot with the municipalty water commision department towards the south and a children’s public park towards the west. The topography is flat to mild cotours making it a suitable location for a school. The zone resides within a commercial zone causing heavy traffics during peak hours. This would require proper road networks and drop off points for uninterrupted movement of vehicular as well as pedestrian traffic. The soil found is fertile making it ideal to grow native trees and shrubs. Vernacular materials are used such as brick and wood. In addition to this, a green roof is provided on top of the autidorium to enhance the micro-climate. The climate of the site is tropical with high levels of humidity. Landscaping is provided to curb the noise levels as well as the pollution from the ongoing trafiic. The school blocks are designed in a playful manner using the concept of legos. Designing in such a way helps the first time kid's to feel excited rather than scared on their first day of school, as well as students who come here on regualr basis to enjoy and have fun while they learn.
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Nursery entrance
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ISOMETRIC VIEW OF SCHOOL
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ADMINISTRATION & KINDERGARTEN BLOCK
Section AA
LEGENDS 1 LKG Classrooms 2 HGK Classrooms 3 Nursery 4 Staff Room 5 Boy's Toilet 6 Girl's Toilet 7 Staff Toilet 8 Principal's Office 9 Chairman's Office 10 Admin Office 11 Reception 12 First-aid 13 Waiting Area Ground Floor Plan
Administration Block
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PRIMARY BLOCK
Ground Floor Plan
LEGENDS 1 Grade 1 Classrooms 2 Grade 2 Classrooms 3 Grade 3 Classrooms 4 Staff Room 5 Boy's Toilet 6 Girl's Toilet 7 Staff Toilet 8 Janitor's Closet 9 Library 10 Music/AV room First Floor Plan
Primary Block
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RICHARD'S RESIDENCE Residence Typology: Residential Development Site Area: 0.12 Acres (500sqm)
Location: Ooty, TamilNadu Year: 2016
Typology: Residential Development
Located in Ooty, The Nilgiri District, the plot covers an area of 500 sqm. The site is located near a tea estate, a architecture college and a resort. The residence includes a master bedroom, 2 guest bedroom, children’s bedroom, open kitchen , living cum dining area and a terraced garden. The residence also features a dog kennel and an outdoor seating space. There are 2 car parks infront of the house. The type of roof construction used would be sloped. The residence has long panel glass widows and doors to enjoy the views to the tea estate as well as to enjoy the warm summer rays during the winter as well as the rain during the monsoon. The maximum building coverage is 50%. The maximum permissible FSI is 1. The maximum building height is 9m for residentional constructions. The average annual rainfall in ooty is about 1920mm. The design an open plan for a clean view to the outdoors. The open kitchen extenden to the living cum dining for a seamless transition of spaces. The design focuses on open informal spaces. The living cum dining has a double storey enclosure with clerestory windows for an open feel. The windows are also floor to ceiling height to empasize on the largeness of the space. 54 I Richard's Residence I Ooty
Side view of the residence
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FRONT VIEW OF RESIDENCE
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FORM EVOLUTION A simple unit interlocks with another to form a complex spaces. This inetgration can create intermediate spaces for various purposes. Voids can also create interesting spaces for a play with light & shadow.
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LEGENDS
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10 11
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GROUND FLOOR
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1 Foyer 2 Living cum Dining 3 Kitchen 4 Outdoor Patio 5 Straicase 6 Utility 7 Maids Bedroom 8 Gradparent's Bedroom w attached Bath 9 Guest Bedroom w attached Bath 10 Car Park 11 Kennel
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LEGENDS 16
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11 Store 12 Master Bedroom w Master Bath & Balcony 13 Kid's Bedroom w attached Bath 14 Informal Living 15 Outdoor Balcony 16 Corridor
FIRST FLOOR
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DRAVIDIAN PAVILION ANDC 2018 Team: Suresh Ranganathan Sumaiya Meera Gani Roshika KP Roshitha Reddy Siddharthan B Johans P Varghese Sanjey RS
Location: Housur, Karnataka Year: 2018
The brief was to identify the problems of a LIMINAL SPACE (a connecting space or a transition space between two spaces eg. space between two buildings, hallways/corridors) and propose to solve the existing problems while retaining the historical and cultural values of the place through the design. The LIMINAL SPACE selected for this entry was an interstate border in the south of India. It connects the two states of TamilNadu and Karnataka sharing borders with Hosur and Banglore. Apart from minor issues in the site, the major issuse is the KAVERI RIVER dispute. The people have forgotten that both the states were a dravidian state as a result they have lost their sense of unity and brotherhood. The current scenario requires political interventions to sucessufully create this impact but as Architects we can adress the socio-economic & cultural issues. The Dravidian Pavillion is a public space where people from not just the two states but all over can come and interact with each other. The Pavilion has exhibition spaces, leisure spaces and children’s play area. There also is a curated space for truck drivers to stop & relax as well an experince centre for bikers. Religion, caste, culture, language; instead of focusing on what makes our communities different we need to come to common terms. This proposal aims to create a bridge between the disputed communites & states; and make them relaise that ‘‘ The only thing that needs to be celebarated is humanity & brotherhood’’
Video https://youtu.be/lAzxS3-P1Rg
60 I Dravidian Pavillion I Hosur
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ZEPHYR GRATH ANDC 2017 Team: Suresh Ranganathan A Siva R Akash Ragunathan Chezian Lelaram T Sumaiya Meera Gani CV Aishwarya Sekaran
Location: Chennai, TamilNadu Year: 2017
The brief was to identify an abandoned open space in an urban area and propose a public space which would give life to the place. The selected site at Keelkattalai, Chennai was an abandoned park which was destroyed by a cyclone Varadha in 2016. Due to the abandonment many explicit activities took place here. By proposing to redevelope the place, people of the neighbourhood have a place for their kids to play after school, the elderly to look after them or enjoy a walk. The site was first cleaned and cleared of harmful objects. The planning of various spaces such as a coir seating, the children’s play area, artifical pond, accupuncture walk area etc. were marked out. The construction of each component followed. The whole project took approximately 45 days to complete. Testimonials were also recieved from the people of the neighbourhood
Video https://youtu.be/j8kzZOe4Fkk
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