Bachelor of Design (Architecture) Portfolio by Tanya Dadlani

TANYA DADLANI Portfolio Bachelor of Design 2019-21 The University of Melbourne

Education The University of Melbourne

2019-21

Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School

2015-18

Bachelor of Design • Architecture Major • Environmental Design Specialisation • Property Minor

Victorian Certificate of Education

Tanya Dadlani

Hello and welcome to my portfolio.

I am passionate about using architectural design to transform beautiful and innovative visions of our built environment into a reality which; can improve people’s lives, give back to the wider context, and ignite inspiration. I attempt to explore various themes in my projects, as well as address ‘Wicked Problems’ that affect our world today – such as climate change, overpopulation and pandemics – by producing responsive architectural design. Firstly, drawing from principles of nature, an environmentally sustainable design approach seeks to harmonise the natural and built environment for increased efficiency and wellbeing. Next, a consideration of different types of people, viewpoints and activity, aims to generate propositions that celebrate both the diversity and universality of architecture. Finally, solutions such as unique multifunctional forms and spaces, are utilised to reactivate traditional spaces, and provide increased engagement with the built environment through interactive and playful design. In addition to architecture, my interests include mixed-media artwork, experiencing different cultures, sculpting, watching captivating media works, outdoor sports and music.

Exhibition MSDx Summer Exhibition

2020

Visual Communication Design Semester Exhibition

2016

Studio Gamma Residential Design

Fashion Design

Skill Set Rhinoceros (CAD Modelling) Grasshopper (Visual Scripting) Twinmotion (Rendering) Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe Indesign Microsoft Office Suite Model-making / Fabrication Hand Drawing / Drafting

Referees E: tanyadadlani0408@gmail.com W: www.tanyadadlani.com L: English, Hindi, Japanese

Maria Yanez

Studio Epsilon University Tutor E: myanez@nightingalehousing.org

Amy Evans

Studio Delta University Tutor E: amy.evans@rmit.edu.au

CONTENTS 01

Cellular Community

Co-Housing Development Inspired by Agglomerating Cells

04-09

Design Studio Epsilon

Honeydome

Parametrically Designed Pavilion Inspired by Nature’s Beehive

10-13

Digital Design

Discovery House

Reactivated Heritage Residence for Multi-Generational Living

14-19

Design Studio Gamma

Remodelling McKinnon

Documentation-to-Model Analysis of Architectural Construction

20-21

Construction Design

The (Un)Seen Library

City Library Proposition Drawing from Diverse Viewpoints

22-25

Design Studio Delta

Circular Economy Residence

Environmentally Sustainable Redesign of Residential Home

26-29

Environmental Building Systems

Dystopian Dreams

Landscape and Architectural Imagining for the Future

30-31

Design Studio Alpha

Other Works

A Collection of Visualisations, Sketches and Photography Foundations of Design: Representation, and Personal Work

32-33

CELLULAR COMMUNITY Co-Housing Development Inspired by Agglomerating Cells Programme: Multi-Unit Dwelling Site: Brunswick West, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Year: Semester 2, 2021 Subject: Design Studio Epsilon Tutor: Maria Yanez Skills: Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign

24m

First Floor Plan

How can we live closer together, in a symbiotic relationship with nature, whilst upholding a desired sense of privacy? Cellular Community is an architectural proposition that mimics the biological structure of agglomerating cells to provide for cohousing that strengthens connection to the collective realm and nature. In order to provide an efficient and affordable solution, the project utilises the natural principles of cells which relatedly, operates at a multitude of individual scales to perform effectively as a functional whole. This project involves maintaining the security of each individual unit or ‘cellular component’, as well as the intensification of the ‘extracellular matrix’ that constitutes of dynamic and vibrant interstitial space for resident interaction and connection to the outdoors, thereby increasing presence of mind and countering the negative effects of static indoor lifestyles.

Massing Iteration

51m

21m

Unit Block Configuration

1.7

Project Site Isometric

2.5

7.5m

5.1m

Studio Type

Spatial Adaptability

2.5

7.5m

Unit Typology Catalogue

12m

Facade Detail

Shared Level 1 Courtyard

1.7

5.1m

Paired Block Section

HONEYDOME Parametrically Designed Pavilion Inspired by Nature’s Beehive Programme: Public Pavilion Site: Queen Victoria Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Year: Semester 1, 2020 Subject: Digital Design Tutor: Samuel Lalo Skills: Rhino, Grasshopper, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Twinmotion

What can emerge from fusing biomimicry with parametric design, to reimagine the public pavilion? To be located amidst Queen Victoria Gardens, the brief required a self-supporting pavilion that can facilitate a lunchtime seminar with 15 guests, an evening quartet, provide retreat to passers-by, and utilise parametric software for its design. Honeydome is a parametrically modelled pavilion which draws from the concept of a beehive, paying tribute to the role bees play in balancing the vibrant floral ecosystem of the gardens. The pavilion is enlivened at night with golden lighting, buzzing noise and sweet melodious performances.

Pavilion at Night

NUMBER OF SWEEPS

SPATIAL ARRANGEMENT

NUMBER OF OPENINGS (back to front)

POINT ATTRACTOR LOCATIONS (size of openings)

Iterative Matrix

Pavilion Site Location

Pavilion Isometric

3D Printing

The Parametric Design Process. The conceptualisation and development of Honeydome was largely informed by initial explorations of geometric form itself, through the means of digital modelling. Grasshopper facilitated a clear visual flow of computational logic, whilst showcasing the effects of different parameters (height, size, rotation, growth, boolean, additive/subtractive processes) on the output model. The spatial implications of various 3-dimensional form were investigated, which solidified a deeper understanding of factors such as scale, functionality and space creation. X-Y and radial waffle structures were produced to assess constructability, through architectural fabrication methods.

X-Y WAFFLE

RADIAL WAFFLE

CNC Laser Cutting

Geometric Form Exploration

Grasshopper Script

DISCOVERY HOUSE Reactivated Heritage Residence for Multi-Generational Living Programme: Residential Block Site: 2-10 MacArthur Pl N, Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Year: Semester 2, 2020 Subject: Design Studio Gamma Tutor: Andrew Murray Skills: Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Twinmotion, Hand Drafting

In what ways may we reactivate a heritage residence to suit modern lifestyles, whilst being respectful of its local context? The Discovery House is a compact, adaptable, environmentally attuned 2-storey residence designed for multi-generational living, whilst providing a contemporary interpretation to heritage residential dwellings of inner-city suburb, Carlton. The massing form arises from site contours, guided by the epistemological underpinning of nature as a defining characteristic of human activity. The design itself focusses on the use of subtle gestures, to envision a home that provides for various activities and playful moments, be it through planter box eaves, hanging tensile net structures, daybed retreats or a scenic corridor study bench. Designed to excite, stimulate curiosity and a sense of discovery behind every corner, the Discovery House values the enjoyment of ‘little moments’ of everyday life that can often create the biggest and best memories.

Form derived from Land Contours

Diagrammatic Analysis (Ground Level): 2-10 MacArthur Pl N

12m

Intensification of the Neighbourhood Interstitual Laneway

Ecological Integration into Terraced Building Massing

CANNING ST

MACARTHUR PL N 1.5

4.5m

Ground Floor Plan

1.5

4.5m

First Floor Plan

FIRST

GROUND

MACARTHUR PL N

Organisational Bubble Diagam

Multi-Generational Living

1. Communal Vegetable Garden and Laneway

2. Housemate Interaction from Balconies

Section A

Section B

3. Scenic Corridor Study/Snack Bench

4. Activated Heritage Street Verandah

REMODELLING MCKINNON Documentation-to-Model Analysis of Architectural Construction Programme: Civic / Educational Building Site: McKinnon Secondary College, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Year: Semester 1, 2021 Subject: Construction Design Tutor: Giulia D’Incalci Skills: Rhino, Photoshop, Indesign

1) SPECIALISED COATING ON METAL ELEMENTS TO PROTECT FROM CORROSION AND UV RAYS

2) LYSAUGHT KLIPLOK SHEETS ALLOW CONCEALED FIXINGS USING METAL ‘LOCKS’

3) ROOFING SYSTEM - KLIPLOK, INSULATION, SARKING, SAFETY NET, STEEL MEMBERS

4) DIAGONAL METAL BRACING TO FURTHER RIGIDITY TO ROOFING SYSTEM

5) FLASHING AT WINDOW FRAME JUNCTIONS TO PROTECT FROM WATER PENETRATION

6) PRECAST PANEL TO HOLLOWCORE CONNECTION USING IN-SITU CONCRETE

SLAB

7) EXTRA REBAR AROUND OPENINGS TO PROVIDE MORE TENSILE STRENGTH

8) CONCRETE COVER PROTECTS STRUCTURAL REBARS FROM CORROSION AND FIRE

9) NEAT CHAMFERED PRECAST PANEL EDGES HELP PREVENT CHIPPING / DAMAGE

10) HOLLOWCORE CAMBER (UPWARD BENDING) INDUCED BY PRE-STRESSED STRANDS

11) ACOUSTIC TILE CEILING TO ABSORB SOUND AND PREVENT ECHOING STUDY AREAS

12) BRADFORD ENVIROSEAL SARKING ALLOWING MOISTURE TO ESCAPE BUT A WATER BARRIER

13) VISIBLE TACTILE STAIR NOSINGS AND GRIPS FOR SAFETY AND EASE OF USE

14) REBAR TENSILE STRESS FROM STAIR LIVE LOADS - IN BOTH RESPECTIVE DIRECTIONS OF BAR

15) PRECAST PANEL CONNECTION TO GROUND FLOOR SLAB AND FOOTING

16) DOUBLE MESH TO PROVIDE MORE TENSILE STRENGTH TO SUSPENDED GROUND FLOOR SLAB

PROVIDE

The Importance of Understanding Construction Design. This project required remodelling a section of newly built VCE Centre of McKinnon Secondary College, through analytical synthesis of architectural, structural, geotechnical, shop, civil, mechanical and landscape drawings. The focus was not only on the interpretation of conventional documentation and construction systems, but rather a sound theoretical understanding of the reason and consequences of each construction design decision, which can either make or break the building, and therefore its architectural design.

1 2

3 5 4

13 14

15 16

0.6

1.8m

North-West Isometric

THE (UN)SEEN LIBRARY City Library Proposition Drawing from Diverse Viewpoints Programme: Civic / Public Library Site: 126-140 Little Bourke St, Melbourne CBD, Victoria, Australia Year: Semester 1, 2021 Subject: Design Studio Delta Tutor: Amy Evans Skills: Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign

21m

Isometric: The Library in the City

Protrusion distances in each respective direction are informed by proximity to key public libraries. Closer distance = Stronger pull of library form. Formula for protrusion distance = Inverse of km distance to precedent library / 1000 x 2.

Connecting Knowledge and Viewpoints Across the City

24m

Facade Glazing

Merging Library Programmes

CURATING FRAMED VIEWS • POSITION: Library Level Programme & Structure > Scenery Out (Streetscape & Cityscape) > Expansive Open Space • SIZE: Light Requirements of Programme > Height of Primary Users within Each Level • SHAPE: Library Level and Area Programme > Building Structure > Pattern Aesthetics & Alignment

How can a library exemplify its collection of shared viewpoints, activities and people, within its diverse Melbourne city context?

15m

Viewing in the City Context

The (Un)Seen Library is an architectural proposition which centres around seeing through different viewpoints, as each visitor would when experiencing the library form, as well as engaging in activities to expand their knowledge. Therefore, this proposal acts to emphasise the functionality of the library itself, through the provision of a vibrant contemporary building that facilitates understanding of different perspectives from a central point or ‘eye’. This is physically manifested as the central staircase void, topped with kaleidoscope sky lighting – the merging point of four different colour-coded programmes, from each of the four protrusions. Further, to strengthen the shared experience of the library and connectivity to the city, the projections of the building are metaphorically informed by the directions and distances to key public libraries in Melbourne City. As such, the building pulls in and out to generate curious views in and enlightening views out, and it is only when one enters the library, that one is able to comprehend the physical and metaphorical from both sides of the wall.

1. Lecture Theatre / Auditorium 2. Public Gallery / Exhibition 3. Cafe 4. Lounge 5. Storytime / Gathering Area 6. Tech Pop-Ups 7. Sudy Zone 8. Creative Studios 9. Adult Collection 10. Meeting Rooms 11. Casual Meeting Tables 12. Lounge

KNOWLEDGE INTERACTION PRODUCTIVITY RECREATION 0

Section

The Library as the City

1. Study Zone 2. Computer Zone 3. Creative Studios 4. Youth Collection 5. Lounge / Gathering Area 6. Bathrooms

12m

Second Floor Plan

Reading Zone Bookshelf Bench

Children’s On-Floor Mounds

5.7

17.1m

Exploded Isometric

CIRCULAR ECONOMY RESIDENCE Environmentally Sustainable Redesign of Residential Home Programme: Detached Single-storey Suburban House Site: Caroline Springs, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Year: Semester 2, 2020 Subject: Environmental Building Systems Tutor: Emily Thomas Skills: Illustrator, Indesign, FirstRate, various ESD calculation tools

2.5

7.5m

Residence Site Plan

How can a home be self-sustaining and efficient, as well as enhance the wellbeing of its occupants? Circular Economy Residence considers numerous aspects of environmentally sustainable design (ESD), to reach net-zero carbon targets, and create a vibrant, healthy and biodiverse living environment for the client family, as well as species occupying the land. The given client, the Patel family, consists of an elderly couple with 14 grandchildren that visit and occupy the house on a rotational basis. The couple suffers from mild arthritis and respiratory issues, hence would like a compact, quiet and comfortable house with little to no need for maintenance, yet provides space for a variety of outdoor activities that they can enjoy with their grandchildren. The outcome is an 8.3-star rated home, which attempts to best utilise the site, climate, services and materials available to reach its ESD targets, and subsequently facilitate an active, nourishing home lifestyle.

1.6

4.8m

Environmentally Sustainable Design Strategies

1.6

4.8m

Environmentally Sustainable Design Strategies cont.

1.6

4.8m

Environmentally Sustainable Design Strategies cont.

DYSTOPIAN DREAMS Landscape and Architectural Imagining for the Future Programme: Urban Terrain of Micro-Infrastructure Site: Lincoln Square, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Year: Semester 2, 2019 Subject: Design Studio Alpha Tutor: Sarah Kahn Skills: Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Digital Drawing, Model Making, Photography

“When the night is quiet and water shimmers with moonlight, I run and turn, jump and play the environment in my flight, To finally face you, corner to corner, from our respective community.” - Guled

Concrete Platform Plan 0

60m

Lincoln Square Site Plan

2.5

7.5m

Concrete Platform Section 0

2.5

7.5m

Lincoln Square: Physical Model Photography, Digitally Colourised

What are the social, economic and environmental implications of architecture and landscape design within the public realm, concerning a dystopian future?

Community

Dystopian Dreams is an architectural imagining for a world tackling issues of tenuous connections to place, isolation, competition, distracted consumption, mass production and climate change. The antithesis of these issues is considered – meaningful connections to place and others, collective effort and engagement with the built and natural environment. The proposition follows the narrative of 19-year-old Guled, who is caught between two communities of, namely, Higher and Lower Melbourne, separated by an economic gap, and rising tides at night.

Grandeur

Retreat

Guidance

2.5

7.5m

Community Square Steel Infrastructure Plan

Deflection

Freedom

2.5

7.5m

Community Square Steel Infrastructure Section

Action

Expanse

OTHER WORKS A Collection of Visualisations, Sketches and Photography Year: 2019-21 Subject: Foundations of Design: Representation, and Personal Work Tutor (FoD:R): Kevin Huynh Skills: Rhino, Model Making, Photography, Hand Sketching / Drafting, Illustrator, Photoshop

“Collision”

Surface Modelling for Fabrication

“Tidal Wave”

2.4

7.2cm

Croissant Axonometric

Mario World Axonometric

Material Joint Hand Sketch

“Japanese Garden”

Sugamo Shinkin Bank Digital Sketch

“Dancing Daisies”