ARCHITECTURE & IAD_PORTFOLIO

PORT FOLIO

ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN

BY: URJA PATEL

This portfolio is a compilation of the last eight years of my professional training in Architecture & Interior Design.

INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECTS

E-SPORT CENTER

CAFÉ DESIGN: THE WALL OF WILDFLOWER

ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS

PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTE, KERALA, INDIA

TRANSGENDER DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INDIA

CONVENTION CENTER, INDIA

CRAFT BAZAAR, INDIA

RESIDENTIAL

1. 2.

E-SPORT CENTRE, San Francisco, California.

The Academy of Art University and its Game Development are working together to create a new venue for the Academy’s e-sport team. The project location is within the current gaming development campus. The venue is intended to focus on an e-sports competition arena, complete with a spectator and live web event broadcasting environment. Service should include a welcome lobby design, viewing lounges café, public gaming room, a merchandise store and all the supporting functional spaces required to support the space. The street-level centre should also intermingle with the bustling urban location.

CONCEPT Lost in the DESERT

CONCEPT STATEMENT

The project idea is to design an e-sport centre with a unique aesthetic that emanates a free spirit and blends easily and eclectically, giving spaces a curated look and calming appeal.

DESERT: BOTANICAL + NATURAL COLOURS + TEXTURE.

To achieve the look and the concept I have tried to use an earthy colour palette and the use of natural materials will play an important role in achieving the required desert style.

CONCEPTUAL SKETCHES

DESIGN PROCESS

1. RECEPTION/LOBBY

2. WAITING AREA

3. CAFÉ/BAR

4. SEATING AREA

5. OPEN PUBLIC GAME AREA

6. WAITING LOUNGE

7. COMPETITION ARENA

8. TEAM LOUNGE

9. TEAM A

10. TEAM B

11. VIP LOUNGE WITH PRIVATE BAR

12. CAUSAL LIBRARY

13. SOUVENIR BOOTH

14. RESTROOM (male/female)

15. OFFICE

16. BROADCAST ROOM

17. PRODUCTION ROOM

18. STUDIO

19. CONFERENCE ROOM

20. ALL GENDER RESTROOM

MATERIAL: Natural Wood, Rattan, Stone, Concrete.

WABI SABI

WABI: stands for RUSTIC SIMPLICITY

SABI: interprets as enjoying the IMPERFECT

CHARACTERISTICS

Asymmetry

Texture

Roughness

Modesty

Simplicity & austerity

….

It is the appreciation of both natural objects and the faces of nature.

RAW WOOD LIME PLASTER RELIEF PLASTER (RIBBED)

ROUGH CLAY PLASTER

STONE

CONCRETE RAW PLASTER

OORJAA: LIVE LIGHTLY

Kishi-Pendant

Sku:

HOUSE OF LEON

1. Kyoto lounge chair: oatmeal on natural

2. Kyoto sofa: oatmeal on natural

BRDR-KRUGER ARV Chair

Lamp

JPSP1016

CRATE & BARREL Cabo large woven pendant light

PAVEL ZHURAVLEV CERAMICS

Handmade

OBJET D’ ART

Primitive Hand Carved Wood low Table

FABHUB Raw Wood Stool

DANISH DESIGN STORE Round Café Table Birch Natural Oil

PAYNES GRAY

Dover Jute Braided Rug

RECEPTION TABLE

MARCELO CARUSO Beta Bar Chair

CAFÉ SEATING BAR COUNTER COMPETITION ARENA TEAM LOUNGE TEAM ROOM

SECTION A-A”

PUBLIC GAMING 1. PUBLIC GAME AREA 2. CAFÉ SEATING AREA WAITING AREA

SECTION B-B”

CAFÉ DESIGN: The Wall of Wildflower

The aim of this studio was to select materials that are functional but comfortable creating a place to dine in a homely, inviting atmosphere that warms a customer’s heart.

CONCEPT COUNTRYSIDE LIVING

Refined, Natural & Traditional

CONCEPT STATEMENT

The idea of the project was to design a café located in a hypothetical countryside site and set in nature. The idea was to bring people in for the comfort food which will be house-made fresh in the cafe. It is also the dining space and a place where people come for calmness.

The design of the space is very natural and neutral. By including lots of natural textures, the space feels homey and airy. The ambient lights give the glow of relaxation and provide a calming atmosphere. The café will also house a small flower nursery showcasing the unique flowers carefully curated from the flower farm. Visitor can try their hand at farming or participate in activities such as pottery workshops every weekend.

Design: Soft colour palette + texture + textile

Mood Board

Furniture Selection

WILLIAMS SONOMA: HOME

21.5” W X 22.5” D X 30.75” H

Handcrafted of kiln-dried solid wood

The seat is crafted of tightly woven cane

Seat height: 18”

Seat depth: 19”

Seat width: 19”

URBAN OUTFITTERS

Product: 53326013

Colour code: 020

Mid-century dining table 47” dia X 30” H

MODERN JAPANESE STYLE HANGING LIGHT

Texture: stripes

Colour: Green

Material: Iron, Metal, Glass Stone

Finish: Electroplated Brass

Shade Type: clear glass

MODERNITY

Glass Wall Lamp Material: Brass, Glass

MODERNITY

Glass Wall Lamp Material: Brass, Glass

INDUSTRY WEST

Product:984ER64

Can also be Customize

THE ENGLISH PANELLING COMPANY

Victorian Paneling Material: MDF

MDF is applied to the flat walls to recreate traditional solid paneling.

BENJAMIN MOORE

Mid-century Paint Colour Shade: Soft White

Chantilly Lace

ANTHROPOLOGIES

Watchdog Tie Back Solid Individually 7.75” H, 3” W 4.25 Projection

BALLARD DESIGNS

French Return Curtain Rod Material: Brass

Size: Customize

Conceptual sketch

Conceptual sketch

LIME PLASTER

FLOOR & DECOR

Marble Countertop

BRASS DETAIL

CLAYBROOK

Green Parade Straight Joint

Colour Code: CW15

Finish: Glass

Size: 1x6

HOME DEPOT

Wooden flooring

LIME PLASTER

Material: GLASS & BRASS

Victorian MDF PANEL

TRANSPARENT GLASS

SOLID WOOD FRAME

LOUVER WINDOW

CURTAIN

WINDOW A

WINDOW B

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

OPEN SPACE FOR FARMING

DINING SPACE

OUTER OPEN SPACE

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

FLOORING PATTERN FOR TERRACE 1.

CONCRETE TEXTURE TILE

TERRACOTTA

MOSAIC TILE USED AT STAIRCASE

DETAIL MARBLE FOR COUNTERTOP

MATERIALS

LAMP SHADE: HOMES & GARDENS

CUSHION: HOMES & GARDEN

END TABLE: CRATE & BARREL

SOLID WOOD FRAME

PAINT COLOUR SHADE

ALTO UPHOLSTERED CHAIR

PAINT COLOUR SHADE

SIMONINI- INDUSTRIAL DESIGN BAR CHAIR

LOUVER WINDOW

OPEN TERRACE

THE WALL OF WILDFLOWER

FLOWER BASKET

PAINT COLOUR SHADE

CAFÉ ENTRY

OUTDOOR OPEN SPACE FOR WORKSHOP

FRONT ELEVATION

EXPLORING THE VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE OF KERALA: DESIGNING A PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTE AT ERNAKULAM

THIS PROJECT INTENDS TO PROVIDE SPACES WITH FORMS, FUNCTIONS & PROMOTION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PERFORMING ARTS.

Performing arts has well-placed status in the culture and tradition of Indian society, Indian performing arts are well-acclaimed by people across the globe. Based on the Nava rasas or the nine basic emotions. The Indian performing arts exist. The four major groups of performing arts in India are dance, music, theatre and film.

The study is aimed to give a platform for learning and promotion of some curated performing arts of southern India by making an appropriate environment for all the activities which will cater to the tourism of the state, especially of southern India by designing an institute for them. The main objective is also to develop an understanding of elements essential in the design process which reflect the vernacular architecture of Kerala.

This creates an appropriate environment for the activities which in turn will cater to the tourism of the state providing that there will be workshops and various performances and leisure activities, to make a combination of different trends of the southern classical art form of India, to achieve this few case studies are conducted to understand built context, response to the climate, physical conditions and the type of spaces required and lastly the project ends with a description of the proposed program with a depiction of the studies done for gaining the most required need for the site and the context of the same.

ABOUT KERALA?

Kerala is a state on the southwestern Malabar coast of India and it has been a preferred destination of discerning travellers from all over the world who preferred culture, heritage, and traditions in the fields of arts, the large number of visitors who come to Kerala and the locals as well as enjoy the rich traditional art forms kathakali, koodiyanttom etc.

Kerala has its own typical art forms which reflect the life and outlook of the people. The renowned Kathakali is considered to be the complete art form as it synthesis all that is best in the fields of drama, music, and dance. For ages, the rich & vibrant culture of Kerala has intrigued people worldwide of Kerala lay in the cultural heritage of its people.

WHY THIS SITE ONLY?

This site is an appropriate raising of the centre by reason of its location situated in lush greenery surrounded by the kadambrayar river of kizhakkambalam Ernakulam district. It has a peaceful, calm environment and also has an educational institute in the nearby surrounding & the site is near to all kind of transport facility etc. and also the authority is planning to develop the site and surrounding as a major tourist place it is initiative by kadambrayer management council

WHY ERNAKULAM NEEDS A PERFORMING ART KNOWLEDGE CENTRE?

Ernakulam is the arts and cultural heritage of southern India, and so to protect its values, Importance of cultural, and classical arts, and vocals, in our heritage and to promote itself as a cultural hub for propagation and preservation of Kerala's ethnic classical arts, ancient costumes etc and props it needs a cultural & performing art knowledge centre.

ON-SITE FACTORS SITE

site area: 50,454 sq. mt

Location : Kizhakkambalam, Ernakulam. NEIGHBORS

On the north side of the site, it has a residential area, on the south side it has the kadambrayar river, on the east side of the side it is mostly vegetation, & on the west side, there is a instate and eco-tourism station.

ACCESS

The site has vehicular & pedestrian access from one side of side.

TOPOGRAPHY

The site is predominantly flat with a slight slope towards the kadambayer river.

CLIMATE DATA

The temperature range is relatively 33’C to 22’C.

The city of Ernakulam features a humid tropical climate since the region lies in the southwestern coastal state of Kerala the climate is tropical, with only minor differences in temperature between day & night as well as over the year.

WEATHER DATA

TEMPERATURE – MAX 33’C MIN 22’ C

WIND – 7KM/H from east HUMIDITY – 70%

RAINFALL – Average annual 3000 mm SOLAR DATA – 6:41 am (sunrise)

BUILDING TYPES & ARCHITECTURE CHARACTERISTIC

The building is built around a central open-tosky courtyard which provides light & ventilation. The courtyard in traditional Kerala architecture commonly features a pond/pool of water. Which helps to cool the built-form by continuous evaporation.

The roofline projects out to shade the wall from rain and sun and also creates large shadows perverting direct sunlight on the walls of the built form.

Kerala architecture is one of the most exciting examples of the preservation of the vernacular style.

The climate of Kerala greatly influenced traditional architecture. The material used is stone, timber, clay, masonry etc.

AMBAL KULAM (POND)

Courtyard

Passage

NADUMUTTOM (COURTYARD)

Pillars in wood or stone with carvings or decorating.

SITE PLAN DEVELOPMENT

The massing of the building are done based on the vernacular style of architecture of kerala, a rectangular structure where four blocks are joined together with a central courtyard open to the sky diving this traditional architecture the symmetry of the block is introverted in nature is still well connected with each building blocks. Thus, driving with the layout by making a symmetrical axis having a connected courtyard to form a sense of unification.

As deriving the form from the vernacular architecture of kerala and by using architectural elements of kerala, such as courtyards, colums, waterbody, and sloping roofs which will play major roles in the design.

TRANSGENDER DEVELOPMENT CENTER (Institution design)

The focus of the studio was to design an institute for Transgender People, where they are not kept away from their rights to do work. The site was in the Hot and Dry region of Rajasthan, taking into consideration the climate as the local context of the place and the availability of the material.

Furthermore, to design space which creates an environment that will improve the overall mentality of the transgender by introducing them to a completely different place and thus designing something that looks bold well as inspire them to live a better life. Also, to make them realize that deserve to be treated in a better manner too.

CONVENTION CENTER, Rajasthan, India

The focus of this studio was to design a convention centre by keeping in mind the climate condition, the local factors and government rules and regulations of development, and the feasibility of FSI and future expansion space.

Furthermore, the goal is to design a convention centre in Jaipur City, India with the intention of developing the overall conceptual development for the settlement and trying to achieve more height as it portrays a huge mass and also to play with available FSI.

FOOD TRAIN (ANTHROPOMETRY)

The basic purpose of this studio was to create a space according to anthropometry suitable for a mobile restaurant within a minimum space of 10M X 2.5M X 4M and design by keeping in mind the basic requirement of the project and to give a leisure experience to the individual visiting the restaurant.

CRAFT BAZAAR, Rajasthan, India

The basic idea of this studio was to design a craft bazaar on the hypothetical contoured site located in the Rajasthan desert.

About Project

The client Mr Solanki owing a plot at Riverway, Sevasi in Vadodara visited Ar. Nitin Bhardwaj & Associates with a dream of having a basic idea of their dream house. The client wanted to follow Keralan architectural elements and also was particular about Vastu ShaStra and the openness, Connectivity of the house. Henceforth, understanding the client’s requirement, client choice, climate consideration and basic aspects of Vastu shastra, the material used in elevation was exposed brick, and smooth plaster gives the design minimalistic yet spacious.