Undergraduate Portfolio + Resume

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO.

SURAKSHA THAPA.

Bachelors of Science in Architecture l UTA

Selected Works (2019 - 2023)

SURAKSHA THAPA

As a recent graduate with a BS in architecture, I am passionate about the diversity of design, sustainability, and advancing technology to create a better world for all. I am an aspiring architectural designer, eager to learn and adapt while constantly seeking opportunities to enhance

PERSONAL INFO:

+1 (682)-(270)-(4905)

Dallas, Texas

EDUCATION:

2019 - 2023

2017 - 2019

suriranit@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ suraksha-thapa-096915155

Bachelors of Science in Architecture

University of Texas at Arlington

Associates

Tarrant County College

2014 - 2016

Higher Secondary School

S.O.S. Herman Gmeiner HSS

LANGUAGES: English

Nepali

Hindi

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Jan 2023 - May 2023 CAD Drafter

MK Engineers and Associates Inc.

-created 2D drawings for multi-family projects using AutoCAD, including foundation plans, framing plans, roof framing plans.

-collaborated with engineers and architects to meet project requirements and standards.

-Implemented quality control process and reviewed code compliance multi-disciplinary teams throughout the project delivery process.

June 2022 - Aug 2022

Architectural Intern

R&R Architects and Planners

-Prepared presentations and documentation for client meetings to communicate design cocepts.

-Collaborated with the architectural team to coordinate REVIT data and models.

-Produced renderings, 3D images, and other presentation materials to visually communicate design concepts.

1.JOPPA PAVILION

DALLAS, TEXAS

Joppa is one of the Dallas’s few preserved freedmen’s towns that remains today. Joppy Momma’s Farm is a community farm & garden that promotes health, wealth, self-sufficiency through sustainable, regenerative agriculture; to educate and increase possibilities for these goals.

The project’s objective to create and construct a public pavilion and outdoor classroom. This pavilion is the core of the Joppy community for neighbors and the public to gather, collaborate, and appreciate the history and the generations within the Joppa vicinity.

fig. final physical model

fig. finalised design iterations fig. design iterations

ROOFING ITERATIONS

The Joppa Momma’s Farm Pavilion was designed with inspiration drawn from the longstanding tradition of shotgun houses within the community. The design underwent numerous iterations (show in the figures below), exploring different options for the roof. Ultimately, the chosen design incorporates the distinctive gable form of these houses, as well as using reclaimed wood sourced from them.

fig. digital rendering

fig. digital rendering

Joppa Pavilion l Selected Works

Polygal Roofing

Plastic roofing provides rain and UV light protection.

Wooden Roof Slats

Roof Screen provides Shade.

Steel Roofing Structure

Steel Frame supports the weight of wooden raft and polygal.

Wooden Back Screen

Roof Screen limits the direct sunlight.

Steel Structure

Primary structure is pre-fabricated at UTA’s Design Build Lab, transported to Joppa and erected at the site.

fig. exploded axon

EAST ELEVATION

TRANSVERSE SECTION

SUN AND RAIN DIAGRAMS

FUNCTIONALITY OF THE SPACE

CONNECTION AND DETAILS

Foundation Section Details

Foundation Plan Details

Wood to steel connection

Wood to roof connection

Column to sleeve connection

Peak connection

Column weld connection

CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

Joppa Pavilion l Selected Works

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2.BROOKLYN ICE CITY

NEW YORK CITY

Brooklyn Ice City is a visionary project born in the aftermath of a catastrophic winter leaving only 160 survivors. Shielded from bitter cold, wind, and surrounded by the thrives on renewable energy and advanced hydroponics. Automated systems and hopeful, it symbolizes a better future. Multiple iterations followed using Midjourne

winter storm that decimated humanity, the frozen sea, this architectural marvel and drones assist residents. Isolated yet Midjourney (fig1-4).

fig. original 3D Rhino model

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SITE

The city sits on the surface of ice created in Atlantic Ocean surrounding New York City where the Brooklyn Bridge was suspended. As the bridge fell apart, the city is built around the bridge, keeping the cities Brooklyn and Manhattan connected.

The land went through the coldest global climate imaginable covered with glacial ice from pole to pole. The average equatorial temperature turned to about -20°C (-10°F), roughly similar to present Antarcticae land went through the coldest global climate imaginable covered with glacial ice from pole to pole.

fig. Devastating Cold Storm Causes Brooklyn Bridge to Collapse

LEVEL SYSTEM

A level system is created to separate different functioning mechanisms separate from one another.

Weather forecast and communication center

Outer protective shell

Housing/ Community engagement

Algae plantation to generate electricity

Water extraction/ Filtration System

SURVIVAL COMPONENTS

Water extraction/ Filtration System

Once the water is extracted from the frozen sea, it runs through several process of filtaration and the pure water is collected in the horizontal tank.

Co2 Filtration System

The nods collect outside air, which is filtered and stored in a big tank. CO2 is extracted and stored in 3 smaller tanks. Oxygen is obtained through electrolysis.

Weather Forecast and Communication Station

A central antenna surrounded by powerful computers sends and receives signals from satellites to gather weather and future habitable zone information.

Housing

The enclosed structure enables biological existence by utilizing solar and nuclear energy to transform the cold outside air into a habitable temperature.

Water Extraction

Underground water extraction plants obtain subsurface water through deep roots using ice heating. This enables in situ production of metals such as steel, aluminum, and magnesium.

Agriculture

Bio-genetic and chemical procedures enable soil formulation for sustainable glass agriculture, with metallic rods supporting optimal plant growth temperature.

fig. life within the enclosed city

3. VISITOR CENTER FOR PALLADIAN’S WORK

VICENZA, ITALY

This project is located in the beautiful city of Vicenza, Italy, adjacent to the historic Palazzo Chiericati and Teatro Olimpico. The proposed building is designed to showcase the late Palladian’s work, displaying his lifetime achievements, building models, and other art pieces.

In the heart of Vicenza, this modern art gallery and museum pays tribute to the city’s rich cultural heritage and the works of the great Pallaian architect. Seamlessly blending with historical structures, it offers a refreshing contrast. Step inside to experience an immersive journey, appreciating intricate details and enhanced by clever lighting and sound. A unique space celebrating Vicenza’s rich history and culture.

Vicenza, Italy.

fig. handcrafted basswood model

fig. class activity

fig. close-up

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

of natural materials like wood and marble imparts a warm and sophisticated ambiance to the space.

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fig. second floor plan

fig. axon view

4.SKETCHES

These sketches were done in the first semester of architecture school. Drawing and sketching have always captivated me, leading me to pursue architecture as a profound journey of creativity and fulfilling others’ aspirations. It’s a realm where I can shape tangible spaces, materializing people’s dreams and achieving a harmonious fusion of functionality and aesthetic brilliance. This profound connection between my ardor and the transformative power of architecture fuels my thirst for knowledge, propelling me to become an architect dedicated to manifesting intelligence in design and making peoples’ dreams a reality.