SUNANDA BHALLA, Architecture & Design Portfolio 2020
B . ARCH , BID, IN T ERN , ARID O
P R O F I L E Sunanda Bhalla 647 949-2309 sunandabhalla.mail@gmail.com Linkedin: Sunanda Bhalla
E X P E R I E N C E
E D U C A T I O N
STUD ENT
ENGAGEM ENT
Asst. Interior Designer / Purchaser
Continuing Education
Chelsea College of Arts (UAL)
Oct 2019 - Jan 20 Katherine Newman Design / Toronto
2019
Jun 2016
Ryerson University / Toronto
Summer Degree Show - Exhibition
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Building Codes (OBC)
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BIM (Revit)
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Methods of Construction
Luxury Resideces / Apartments
Interior Designer Sep 2016 - Jun 17 Line Of Force Architects / India
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Braj Restoration Project
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Volunteer in national competitions
Residence, Chandigarh
2019
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Coral Resort & Spa, Manali
JVS / Toronto
May 2014 - Aug 15 Line Of Force Architects / India
Architecturte 2009 - 14
IPLAN
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Architect
Chitkara School of Planning &
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Workplace Communication
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Canadian Construction Law & Contract Administration (9 hrs)
P R O G R A M S
AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch Up, Rhino V-ray, 3D Studio Max
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Hoppin RestoBar, Chandigarh
Graduate Diploma Interior
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Coral Resort & Spa, Manali
Photoshop, Indesign
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Residence, Panchkula
Design 2015 - 16 University of Arts London (UAL) / UK Bachelor of Architecture
Intern, ARIDO
Department / India
2009 - 15 Chitkara School of Planning &
2020
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Judicial Academy, Shimla
Architecture / Chandigarh / India
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Govt. Polytechnic, Kinnaur
Architectural Intern
May 2012 - Nov 12 Himachal Pradesh Public Works
M EM B ER SHIP
Licenced Architect / India 2015 Council Of Architecture / New Delhi
"To be modern is not a fashion, it is a state. It is necessary to understand history, and he who understands history knows how to find continuity between that which was, that which is, and that which will be." - Le Corbusier
CONTENTS Architecture & Design Portfolio
S E L E C T E D
W O R K S
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Professional Work
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Coral Resort and Spa
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Architecture & Interiors / 2014- 17
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Residence at Chandigarh
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Continuing Education
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Science Building
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Ryerson University / 2019
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Heritage Building
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Live/ Work House
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Graduate Diploma Interior
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Thanet Press Factory
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Design
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Bollywood Home
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Pizzeria
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Forest Hill Resort
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Materials and Craft
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University of Arts/ London / 2015-16
Bachelor of Architecture Chitkara School of Planning & Architecture / 2014
Other Works Personal / 2016
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CORAL RESORT & SPA
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Live Project: Architecture and Interiors
The resort is located on contour site clad with local quarried stone, wood and roofing material.
Location: Manali / India
The idea was to offer short and long-term accommodation for the visitors by giving them option to stay
Year: 2014 - 17 Details: 1.5 acre site, 52 hotel rooms, 20 cottages (under construction)
in a 5-star luxury hotel room or in a traditional cottage setup.
Zoning Construction is done in two phases. Phase 1: The hotel block is a 5-storey structure; rooms of which are placed in two wings with standard rooms facing main street. Planning is done in a way to maximize the views of the surroundings and make full use of the property.
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2 Left: Site Plan 1. Hotel Block 2. Cottages Below: Floor Plans of Hotel Block
Basement Floor Plan
First Storey
Typical Floor Plan
Attic Level 02
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5 5
FREEZER/ TEA COFFEE MAKER
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LUGGAGE RACK
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T ROOM 15'-0" X 16'-6"
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B TOILET 6'-4" x 10'-0" C-18" L- 7' C-6" L- 7'
SHAFT 5 55
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Deluxe Room
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ROOM 11 (FIRST FLOOR) TYPICAL LAYOUT PLAN
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FREEZER/ TEA COFFEE MAKER 15 5
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ROOM 00 (FIRST FLOOR) TYPICAL LAYOUT PLAN
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C-24" L-8'
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Executive Room
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ROOM 10'-512" X 24'-10" + 33 " lvl
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ROOM 12'-612" X 16'-0"
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Executive Room
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MIRROR
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TOILET 12'-612" X 8'-6"
SHAFT
CUPBOARD
L- 7' 1'-3"
Suite Room
FRONT SUITE (SECOND FLOOR) LAYOUT PLAN
3'-71" 2
3'-3" 3 " 4
33" 4
3 " 4
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FREEZER/ TEA COFFEE MAKER
SHAFT
2'-3"
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Rooms: There are three types of rooms; Executive, Deluxe and Suite. Each of the room features wooden flooring, teak furniture and white walls while bathroom have surfaces with grey marble. Large windows from floor to ceiling are designed to maximize the view in each room.
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1. Bar 2. Restaurant 3. Rooftop pool area
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4. Attic room
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Cottages Phase 2: Paths lead from the hotel towards cottages nes-
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tled among trees on the rear side. The cottages are deLayout of cottages
signed to be flexible, with two bedrooms and a central
1. Living/Sitting
living space that can be used as one or two units with a
2. Kitchen
maximum capacity of 4-6 guests in each.
3. Bedroom
In-built kitchen is provided for patrons for an informal
4. Bathroom
experience against the grandeur of hotel. Additional
5. Sauna/Spa
facilities including spa and treatments rooms, gym and a
6. Pool
pool are also arranged. 04
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RESIDENCE Live Project: Architecture and Interiors Location: IT Park / Chandigarh Year: 2016 - 17 Details: 5000 sqft, 4 bedrooms, 1 servant room, lobby, kitchen, dining, bar, lounge Construction: R.C.C. and brickwork with plaster finish The brief was to design a modern house for a multi-generation family in Chandigarh. The inspiration was taken by the works of Le Corbusier in the city during 1950s. The residence is designed with a minimalistic approach represnted by straight lines and materials used. The curved concrete roof is a shell structure supported by columns hidden in the walls. The front and backyard are kept green to soften the effect of concrete blocklike structure.
Level 1 Floor Plan
Level 2 Floor Plan 06
3" 4 4"
2'-11 4"
Sliding Door
3" Locker Shoe Tray Shoe Tray
Shoe Tray
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3'-6"
3" 4
4"
Drawer
2'
Drawer
Drawer Shoe Tray
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3'-61 2" Small Storage Accessory Tray
Drawer
1'-3"
Accessory Tray
4"
4" Skirting
Eq Small Storage
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3" 4
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Eq
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Locker
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Drawer
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1'-3" 3'-61 2"
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Drawer
3 4'
1" 42 Sliding Door
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Mirr or
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2'-6"
CNC and fabric panelling on back bed
Open Rack
Small Storage
Drawer
Lvl +21"
Micellaneous Storage Pull Down Rod
Hanging Rod
Handle As/ Approv.
11 2"
2'-8"
Cove
Finish As/ Approv. Lvl ±0
Mirro r
5'
Micellaneous Storage
Cove
Cove
8'-11" 2
Mirror
2'-8"
4'-01" 2
4'- 012"
OUTER ELEVATION B
3 4"
3'-113 4"
3 4"
3" 3'-114
3 4"
12'-2"
INNER ELEVATION B
WARDROBE DESIGN
LAYOUT PLAN
Wallpaper 6'-9"
LVL ±0
6'
6"
6'-11 2"
1'-11 2" 61 2"
Wooden built-in shelving for corner desk 7'-9"
3"
Mattress
CNC Panel
Drawer Open
Open
ELEVATION B
6"
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Lvl +2"
Drawer
2'-3"
Wooden Shelf
ELEVATION A 2'-9"
LVL ±0
6"
6" 1'-10"
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Fabric Panelling Bed Back
1'-7"
Writing Desk
5'-1"
Glass Shelves ±0
10" 10"
1'-101 4"
Lvl ±0
Photo Frame
3 Door Sliding
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LCD Lvl +2"
Lvl ±0
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ELEVATION C 1 3" 1' 42"
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Space For Photo Frame
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LVL ±0
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Wood Finish
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10'-6"
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Level +6"
LAYOUT PLAN
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MASTER BEDROOM
3' Level +6"
CEILING PLAN
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LCD Unit
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MOOD BOARD
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1'-5"
Night stand
Stone Caldding LVL ±0
LVL +12"
6' Lvl ±0
CEILING PLAN
1'-3"
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2" 1'-3" High Parapet
2"
3'-4 12"
Floor Lvl
Open
1" 6'-84
3'-4 12"
2" 9" 6"
Open
Open
2"x 6" M.S. Pipe Outer Frame
Open
Open
2'-9" 12mm Thk. 4" Double Glazed Panels
4"
2'-9"
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Conceptual views
2'-111 " 4
Open
10 14"
Glass Cabinet
LVL +12"
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LCD UNIT
2" x 6" M.S. Pipe Outer Frame
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D INNER CEILING PLAN
1'-6" High Parapet
Floor Lvl
Cut-out detail
12mm Thk. Double Glazed Panels
2"x 6" M.S. Pipe Outer Frame 1'-6"
2"x 4" M.S. Pipe Inner Frame
Hanging Light
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8'-103 4"
LIVING ROOM
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6'-1"
Vent 2"
81 2"
3" 2'-24
2'-4"
2'-4"
LOBBY LAYOUT
12'-8"
6'-1"
45°
4'-8"
Coffee Table
9"
6'-11 4"
Low Ht. Storage With Sofa
2"
Stool 2"
Stool
2" x 4" M.S. Pipe Inner Frame
6'-1"
6'-1"
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2"x 4" M.S. Pipe Inner Frame
45° 6"
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Massing on site
SCIENCE BUILDING Final Group Project Location: Ryerson University Campus / Toronto Duration: 2 months Year: Summer 2019 Details: 6-storey student reseach building, 11,000 sqft bldng. area The Science research facility is made of geometric shapes crowned by flat green roof. A variety of programs are stacked vertically: human biopsy room, teaching labs, seminar rooms and offices. Lab spaces are split between "light-sensitive floors", where experiments require total control over lightin, and "dry labs", where computational work is completely digital. Parking for vehicles is also located int the basements of the building.
Programmatic Identity 10
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Site Plan
Floor Plan Level 1
Typical Floor Plan
North Elevation
West Elevation
Green Roof Detail
Section A
Section B
Rainscreen Exterior Cladding
Seminar room
Main stairs
Exploded View 12
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HERITAGE BUILDING BIM Project
The brief was to renovate an existing heritage property in downtown Toronto and add
Location: 66 Church Street, Toronto
additional stories keeping the facade intact. The project was done in pairs using workshar-
Duration: 1 month
ing and phasing. The proposed mixed-use office building was designed in accordance to
Year: Summer 2019 13
climatic conditions and code safety.
Church St. Court St.
Site Plan
Floor Plan Level 1
Typical Floor PLan (Level 2- 6)
South Elevation
Section
Interior Perspective 14
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LIVE / WORK HOUSE BIM Project Location: Contour site, not specified Duration: 1 month Year: Summer 2019 Details: I bedroom, studio house, 1075 sqft 15
The brief was to design a live work house for a designer utilising the contours of the site. Focus was intended on creating comfortable spaces with strong connections to the surrounding landscape. The design exposes timber support in exteriors and interiors. Living and working space celebrates indoor-outdoor connection through large windows and open deck. Mature deciduous trees are scattered throughout the site and open to the views of lake in the south side.
Site Plan
Floor Plan Level 2
Floor Plan Level 1
South Elevation
Section
Interior Perspective 16
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Model proposed for renovation of Press Factory in Margate town.
Material used: white foam board 3mm and 5mm.
THANET PRESS FACTORY
Margate seafront 1970s ŠKent Library
Public Space Location: Margate / England Duration: 3 months Year: Summer 2016 The birthplace of British seaside is undergoing a renaissance and the town Margate, is about to boom. The aim is to help transform the area into a great place to live, work and visit. The project is to utilise an abandoned press factory and make a Ceramic Studio for the benefit of the local people where they will learn, produce and sell the products. The space will have a co-working studio along with a gallery and a small daycare where parents can drop off their kids next to their work area. The studio is set between the gallery on one side and nursery on other. The design offers interactive spaces for all users. This project will give visitors the experience of entire process of making ceramics. 18
Site Context Church Library Office Residential Retail Site
Three existing entrances
Church
Retail
Site Analysis The site is located within a heritage conservation area and surrounded on all sides by Grade II Listed Buildings. The Thanet Press site consists of a number of interesting Victorian commercial buildings including the original Thanet press. There are three main entrances to the site each defined for different user.
Front view of Thanet Press factory 19
History:
Access
The Loading Bays
Proposal:
Access
Studio
Georgian House Gallery
Concept
C e ram i c G al l e ry +Wo rk sho p
The main idea was to develop a dialogue between the three functional spaces to cater all kind of users for interaction in a semi-private format. Keeping this in mind, the common wall of workshop and store consists of blocks at different levels for viewing different stages of pottery making.
+ Dayc are
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Concept plan and section
Floor Plan
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Key 1. Ceramic gallery 2. Workshop 3. Daycare
Gallery concept
Front Elevation 20
Key 1. Entrance 2. Cafe 3. Display 4. Sitting area 5. Stairs 6. Viewing pods 7. Lift 8. Washroom Detail plan: pottery store
Pottery Store The store is accessible to all including disabled by means of ramp and lift. The interacting wall onsisting of viewing pods acts as a semi-permeable membrane controlling the communication between the workshop and the gallery. These air pods are made of colored cermaic panels that rotate within a wooden framework. All the ceramic display is on one side supported by wooden shelves. 21
Workshop
Daycare
To maximize the efficiency, the entire studio is divided into sections in a continuos flow
The idea of a built-in child care facility along the studio was introduced to solve the
and the storage is uplifted to mezzanine level for clear moving space. This suspended
problem of working parents, especially single parents in town. In addition, there is a
storage is accessed by mobile steps and carts. There is a resting area at the back for
recreation area for both parent and child to spend quality time during the day.
the potter’s to relax and wait during the last stage of firing. Detail plan: daycare
Detail plan: workshop
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Key
5. Washroom
1. Entrance
6. Sand play area
2. Recreational
7. Stairs
3. Nursery
8. Garden
Wall section through viewing pods
1. Entrance 2. Clay storage
Model images
3. Wedging area 4. Potter wheel 5. Workbench 6. Biscuit firing 7. Glaze table 8. Glazing bench 9. Spray booth 10. Electric kiln 11. Packing area Longitudinal section
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BOLLYWOOD HOME Commodity Design Location: Shoreditch / London Duration: 3 months Year: Fall 2015 This apartment located in one of the trendiest neighbourhoods of London is designed for a movie collector passioante for Indian Cinema. The collection includes some of the rare movie posters of classic movies, about 500 dvd’s, VCR cassettes and few vintage audio and video playing devices. The key concept for this project mainly reflects the joy of watching Bollywood films; that are colorful, grand, dramatic, refreshing, and full of motion. Dynamism and vitality is reflected in every part of the design. Swinging posters, gallery wall, dvd storage, use of bold and bright colors are some of the key elements of this design.
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Site Analysis The site lies on Redchurch street, flanked by cutting edge boutiques and surrounded by creative agencies bars and clubs. The land use is generally mixed, comprising of light industrial, retail and housing which are 3-4 storeys. The area lacks green public spaces. Continuous brick facades can be seen in the elevation below.
Site Context
Church Library Office Residential Retail Site
Below: Street Elevation
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Concept On approach to the house reveals a display gallery showcasing client’s collection. Mirrors are used strategically on the ceiling and partition wall to reflect natural light into the gallery and creating an illusion of greater space. The spinning wall panels animate the entire look of the space. These panels are used for storing movies, cassettes.
Kitchen and storage wall
Entrance gallery
Detail of rotating panels
The gallery leads to the living area where a set of curved filmstrips is used as a storage for dvd’s. These filmstrips seem to float over a light-filled, poetic complex. Its undulating curves gives it a sense of movement. At night, the strips shines bright in golden color.
Living room and bar 25
Planning The intention was to create an open-plan interior with views between different spaces, allowing the client to watch movies while performing various activities. An intermediate space is created where the family and friends can enjoy quality time.
Section through bedroom - living
The bedroom sits alongside the living room in one corner which is seperated from bathroom with a glass partition.
Section through entrance gallery
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Typical plan of building
Floor plan
1. Display Gallery 2. DVD Display 3. Kitchen 4. Living / home cinema
5. Bar 6. Bedroom 7. Toilet
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PIZZERIA Workshop Location: Margate / England Duration: 3 weeks Year: Spring 2016 The interiors of this project are a blend of tailor-made fixtures as well as geometric and organic shapes, inspired by the charm of old fashioned vintage pizzerias.
Design evolution
Intended to create a unique experience for diners, this pizzeria consists of enclosures for each table arranged in a way that every diner can have a private view of the baking process uninterrupted.
Materials Margate is a seaside town in east England that relatively experiences a colder climate; therefore, the aim was to choose materials that gives a feeling of warmth and soothing interiors. For this, white clay and wood were the main materials employed to build the space with terrazzo as flooring surface. The pizza oven is the main centerpiece made of multiple ovens combined together as a monolithic structure. White clay was widely used in early times as it warms up quickly and the material is more durable in comparison to terracotMOOD BOARD
Conceptual sitting arrangement 28
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FOREST HILL RESORT Thesis Project Location: Shimla / India Duration: 1 semester Year 5, 2014 Site Plan Restaurant and Spa Cottages Reception
The cottages at Forest Hill Resort offers a peaceful retreat for guests visiting this 5 acre site, located in the idyllic surroundings occupied by beautiful green lawns and gardens with the growth of oak and pine trees. The idea behind designing is based on three key values: •
to develop an ecologically sensitive and site responsive resort;
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to keep alive visitor’s interest at every junction by providing suitable breaks throughout circulation channel;
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simple and unimposing built forms with an informal planning.
Site is divided into 3 zones namely restaurant- spa block, cottages and admin. block, following contours of the hill and without cutting the hill slope.
Floor plan: restaurant at level 1
Floor plan: restaurant at level 2
The restaurant block, a double storey structure with a “combination roof”, stands in proud contrast to other structures. It is situated at the top of the hill, i.e.; the ridge so that the guests can enjoy the magnificent view of the entire resort while dining. The club offers entertainment for
Spa block perched on the hill side provides a relaxing
all age groups and is divided into three gaming rooms (for
retreat for guests who desire a quiet, mindful and
kids, middle aged and elders).
rejuvenating experience. The complex has gym, pool, seperate sauna and spa rooms for men and women with additional couple spa treatment room; all overlooking the lush green forest. Floor plan: spa block 30
Above: restaurant, Below: section through restaurant and spa block
Key plan
Cottages The accomodation options are: a) standard - 5 b) deluxe - 15 and c) family cottages - 5. The form of the cottages is derived from a combination of square and rectangle. The main entrance is directly through the door which opens in the living room. In the cottages, the fireplace in the living room heats up all the adjoining rooms through metal air-containers kept by the side of the fire place. All the rooms command panoramic view. All cottages have a very simple and direct circulation. It has two parts- first is the circulation among the bedrooms toilet and other dining, kitchen. The building blocks are so molded with the general landscape expression that it gives the feeling of total unity. The structure gives meaning to the site as it is imposed on a sloping site, it belongs to both sky and earth.
Right: plan and section of cottages 32
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MATERIALS & CRAFT
Maquette Dec 2015, Scale 1:5 Duration: 1 day
Wall partition inspired by filmstrips, reflecting the ‘golden era’of Indian cinema. Also used as a dvd storage rack. Material: Aluminium strips molded and welded together.
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Model proposed for regeneration of site Union Crescent in Margate, UK. In collaboration with other teammates.
Model Jun 2016, Scale 1:100 Duration: 1 week
Material: White foam board 3mm and 5mm
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Sunanda Bhalla 647 949-2309 sunandabhalla.mail@gmail.com