ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO VIJAY GOPAL VAZHOTH PALLIYIL
contents 1. S-HOUSE 2. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROTOTYPE 3. INTEGRATING THE BIENNALE WITH FORT KOCHI’S URBAN FABRIC 4. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PALAKKAD; MASTERPLAN DEVELOPMENT 5. BENGALURU WALKS; LAST MILE PEDESTRIAN NETWORK
1. S-HOUSE Work Type
: Professional, Freelance
Date
: Semester 7, 2015
Location
: Calicut, India
Site Area
: 1093 sqm
The project statement was to design a house for oneself in a given site. The idea was to create a series of open, semi-open and closed spaces which serve specific or multiple functions. The design was shaped by the site and climatic factors. The concept behind this design is to blur the boundary between the interior and the exterior spaces and to make vegetation an integral part of the building, making life in it as close to nature as possible. Creation of a private and semi-private zones has been achieved through intelligent space arrangement and the use of courtyards.
Plan View
Bulding Area : 536 sqm
DESIGN EVOLUTION Illustration prepared by author
1. The linear site (60m x 18m) demands a linear plan along the length of the axis.
2. Green pockets to become courtyards are atrategically identified in the footprint grid.
3. This creates a floor plan with 2 zones separated by a passage and an exclusive service entry.
4. The first floor is designed to have open spaces and cut-outs, apart from the regular spaces.
SITE ANALYSIS Illustrated by author
The bulding shall be oriented along the E-W axis, which is efficient for a tropical area in the Northern hemisphere. Predominant wind blows from South-West while the microclimatic wind is from SE. Skylights
Cross ventillation is taken care off for all spaces
1. Sit-out 2. Formal living 3. Dining 4. Porch 5. Kitchen 6. Laundry 7. Work area 8. Store 9. Family courtyard 10. Common Bath 11. Service Bath 12. Tools 13. Family living 14. Prayer 15. Staff accomodation 16. Bed 17. Inner courtyard 18. Bed
GROUND FLOOR
19. Lounge 20. Corridor library 21. Bed 22,24. Terrace 23. Work space
FIRST FLOOR
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The spaces flow into one another seamlessly, creating a designed connectivity among them through cut-outs, courtyards and double height spaces.
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LAYERING OF SPACES Illustrated by author
Spaces are layered with transparent/movable partitions; the courtyard acts as the intermediate space, enhancing the ambience of the adjacent rooms
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ZONES & SERVICE ENTRY Illustrated by author
The house can be divided into 3 zones; guest zone (which includes the sit-out, formal living and dining), private zone (family living, bedrooms and first floor) and service core (Kitchen, work area, laundry, store). The service entry is separate and through a courtyard on the southern side which is intended to be the area for small scale vegetable farming. This is achieved through the strategic placement of 3 courtyards.
cross-ventilation
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STACK EFFECT Illustrated by author
Stack effect; hot air rises at the courtyard and goes out, this creates a negative air pressure which brings in fresh, cold air through windows and other openings
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Courtyard separates the house into two zones while maintaining visibility to an extend. This has micro-climatic advantages apart from the obvious betterment of space layout.
Random rubble masonry walls are used to create a contrast in materials and a rustic feel
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Adaptable openspace on the upper level with shading and vegetation to better the feel of space
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EXPLODED ISOMETRIC VIEW Illustrated by author
The long passage doubles up as a library well lit from the Southern side as well as from the top through linear skylights
2. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROTOTYPE Work Type : Housing, Competition Date
: July 2018
Location
: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Site Area
: 70000 sqm
Built Area
: 76564 sqm
KEYWORDS
: Community, Affordable Housing, Open Spaces, Sustainability, Income-Generation, Active Streetscape, Mixed-Use, Park, Playgrounds, Cross-Ventilation, Natural Lighting, Lifestyle oriented design, Agriculture, Adaptablity, Flexibility
Affordable housing is essential, especially in developing countries. This prototype has been designed for a tropical context but may be finetuned to fit other climatic zones as well. Modular housing is the most effecient way of providing shelter to the homeless and economically weaker section of the society. This project aims at providing good quality living standards at a low/affordable price for the working class. Care is taken to design not just buildings, but the lifestyle of inhabitants as well. To create a community with strong bonds and functional capabilities, spaces need to be provided in a very thought out, meticulous manner. Open spaces aregiven utmost importance and are made flexible, so that i may be multifunctional. Also, agriculture in integrated into the design and the way of living which makes the community more sustainable. Using this prototype a considerablly big population may live in an area sustainably to a large extend. The designs are interaction inducing, activating, green and energy saving.
ODD FLOOR PLAN
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Each floor has a row of the same type of units, where adjacent ones are mirror images of one another. This floor has units designed for 4 inhabitants.
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Even Unit Area = 420 sqft Additional space which the adjacent unit can grow into; it is a slot for expansion, which acts as bigger micro-community space clubbed with the mirror unit’s slot, when left open.
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The unit is altered to create a staggered distribution of voids in the facade. These units can accomodate upto 6 people.
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Toilet and bathroom are separate so that they maybe used simultaneously.
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RCC skeleton; columns and concealed beams within slabs
Metal section frames; for the walls to attach to
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The structural farmework hierarchy allows each unit to be modified very easily. The metal frame needs to be fixed in such a way that the members do not interrupt windows, doors or other openings. Since the walls are not load bearing, they can be moved for convenience. Two units may be combined also if required. Cross-ventilation is taken care of along with good natural lighting for all spaces in a unit.
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Plywood/other boards; forms the 2 layered wall
RCC slab with concealed beams on top
Unit 1; exploded axonometric view
Unit 2; exploded axonometric view
Windows opening to the corridor and also at the bedroom are kept above eye-level to maintain privacy while not losing good natural lighting and ventilation. The design is in such a way that another room’s interior cannot be seen from a room, within a unit and also between units.
ISOMETRIC VIEW; ARRANGEMENT OF UNITS Illustrated by author
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Units are arranged in a row where each pair of adjacent units are mirrored to form a larger microcommunity space which would be interaction inducing and also to form larger cut-outs/light-wells.
The raillings are designed to hold planters for vegetable cutivation, to promote a healthy and wholistic way of living.
Odd Floor Unit Indoor Area = 387 sqft Open space/Expandable Area = 97 sqft
Open areas in the plan are provisions for each unit to expand to in the future as they acquire the means for the same. When left unbuilt they are cllubbed to form micro-community spaces, which are interaction inducing, social.
Even Floor Unit Indoor Area = 420 sqft Open space/Expandable Area = 64 sqft
1. To form a module, a 6m x 9m rectangle is considered, which is then divided into a 3m x 3m grid. Open 2. One is left unbuilt (cut-out) to ensure better lighting and ventilation shown as the cross. Expandable 3. Functions are assigned to each 3x3 unit, while the green one remains open as community space. Slot
ODD FLOOR UNIT
EVEN FLOOR UNIT UNIT EVOLUTION DIAGRAMS Illustrated by author
Bedroom Services Kitchen Living Community
MIXED SPACE USE IN BUILDINGS These are different space use options the building may have. Some modules are used for residential (yellow), some for commercial (blue) and some for community spaces (red), while some are left blank, open spaces.
Strong Social Networks
Collaborative Agriculture
Sense of Community
1 Residential Commercial Community
The ground floor units are all used as either commercial or community spaces, while the residential units are all kept on top. Some units are to be left as voids to allow passage of people and wind in the ground floor and the wind only on upper floors, which become community gardens. 2
Ground floor has to have some residential units as well for the differently abled to access, while maintaining the no. of voids. Some community spaces can be on the first floor also, but all the commercial spaces remain on the ground floor.
Pedestrian Friendly Zones
Shared Bicycle Hubs
Active Population
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SPACE USE OPTIONS (ELEVATION) Illustrated by author
DIRECTING THE MICROCLIMATIC WIND Illustrated by author
The voids are left strategically to create micro-climatic wind patterns in the area, especially when there are multiple buildings of the sort involved. The voids become community gardens taking up the space of a module.
MASTERPLAN EVOLUTION (Illustrated by author) Green Blocks of size, 2500 sqm, are roughly positioned along the site to form a grid.
Major roads for accessing all the services which are mostly located at the corners.
Pedestrian paths may be used by vehicles in case an emergency, like fire.
Masterplan - Ground Floor
Green Nodes at intersections which strategically hold important service points.
Mixed use buildings come around the green blocks, creating a labyrinth of spaces.
Masterplan - First Floor Administrative Office and Public Interface
Residential Commercial Community
Green Nodes become centres for bicycle sharing stands, waste collection bins, landscaping and seats, limited street vendors of food and such
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Voids Electrical Room and Maintenance Section
Biogas Plant Green Open Spaces around which the buildings are arranged
Riverside Park with a mangrove Belt on the Periphery
PHASING (PPSEZ) Illustrated by author
PHASE 3 (PPSEZ) Illustrated by author
ACTIVE STREETS AROUND GREEN BLOCKS Illustrated by author
Stoeng Prek River
Phase 1
The Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone is in the outskirts of the city, adjacent to the river Mekong. Factories have come up in phases 1 and 2, Housing is in phase 3, shown in green.
Site for housing
GREEN NODES Illustrated by author
Active streetscapes created around the green blocks, evely distributing shops
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Voids or unit slots which are left unbuilt to form community gardens and to facilitate wind circulation
Site area : 70000 sqm Footprint : 20200 sqm Built area : 76564 sqm Coverage : 29%
All residential units face inward, to the central open space. Site for WTP
The plot for housing is alloted beside the river. Other plots are to be sold to factories and the workforce would be provided with the housing at our site. Services like WTP are allotted sites.
CREATING THE MICRO-CLIMATE Illustrated by author
Shops face outward and not to the open space
Green Node
The GREEN BLOCK concept; The houses face . The market street has open spaces termed The general micro-climatic wind direction is inward and shops, outward, creating a market green nodes at both ends, which have seats, bi- considered and the design (positioning of voids) like street around the green block. Vehicles trav- cycle hubs, garbage collection points and small, intentionally recirculates it to reach all green erse the paths during emergency situations. movable stalls. blocks ans streetscapes.
PER CAPITA FARM ALLOTMENT Illustrated by author
Each house gets about 24 pots
ACTIVE STREETSCAPE
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Open spaces at the centre of the Green Blocks are designed to satisfy the recreational needs of all people. Play grounds; mini football courts, badminton courts and open landscaped places with a lot of trees are given in each court. This when combined with the green nodes and active streets give the whole area an ambience, which is green and pedestrian-friendly.
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Rooftop Farms; Total Area = 20202 sqm
Each person gets about 6 pots
Green Nodes Outdoor Seating
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ASSIGNING FUNCTIONS; GREEN BLOCKS & NODES Illustrated by author Mixed-use pattern used in the masterplan allows for a safe and vibrant environment. The streets are kept active because of the shops and commercial activity due to which it never gets isolated or dark, which in turn increases the safety aspect. The commercial streets are kept to one half of the site while the other half has mostly residences and all the major community spacecs, like a hall for events, clinic, daycare-centre, club-house etc. Each Green block is given at least one community room for meeting up and discussing, creating an active community.
ROOFTOP FARMS Illustrated by author
All rooftops are used for growing vegetables as shown in the map and images. Agriculture is made an important part of life which help in food generation as well as strengthening the community by creating strong bonds. The rooftop is used entirely for farming in these vegetable pods, which are arranged to maximise the yield. Apart from this, The facade of buildings are lined everywhere with vegetable pods which are integrated onto the railing for ease of maintenance and erogonomic advantage. Each house gets around 6 pods, right outside and some more on the roof.
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ROOFTOP FARMING
Club-house Community Hall Each house unit gets about 24 planter boxes to grow vegetables which means the per capita number of vegetable pods come to around 6. each one has an area of about 3 sqft and hence a household gets about 72 sqft of farmable area.
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Active Streetscapes with shops and open spaces ACTIVE STREETSCAPE Illustrated by author
3. INTEGRATING THE BIENNALE WITH FORT KOCHI’S URBAN FABRIC Work type
: Academic, Thesis
Date
: Semester X, 2017
Location
: Kochi, Kerala
Area considered
: 260 acres
Cochin/Kochi has been the centre stage of European colonialism and early international trade. It was inhabited by a wide variety of people, who played an active part in the historic process of its development. The Kochi Muziris Biennale is an art exhibition conducted at Fort Kochi, once in every two years. It has multiple venues, which are mostly run-down or unused buidings, adapted and reused. Care has been taken by the Kochi Biennale foundation to make the visitor experience superior at each venue, but the urban integration of an event of such scale is not done. The local community has to be involved and integrated with this. This project is an attempt to do the same. The project also aims at selecting a site and designing The Biennale Centre which will act as a central connecter and an adaptable space for art exhibition, recreation & relaxation. The site has been located, keeping in mind the need for the building to be an anchor for the Biennale, at the Cabral Yard.
KEYWORDS
: Community, Revitalisation, Open Spaces, Waterways, Art, Income-Generation, Street-Enhancement, Contextual Designs, Interaction-Inducing Measures, Walkability, Mixed-Use, Strategic Planning
The main intentions are to enhance the street quality and make them more pedestrian and bicycle friendly for a more personal experience for the visitors, integrating the local population with the Biennale and developing ideas to help them generate income, managing the existing open spaces to benefit both the local population and visitors, revitalising the existing waterway system for an alternative mode of transportation which takes one closer to the history and character of the place.
MAP OF INDIA
Kochi
LOCATION & GEOGRAPHY
Built Use Map
Map showing Ernakulam and Neighbouring Districts
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Fort Kochi Kochi acts as a barrier between the mainland, which includes Ernakulam(Mainland CBD) and the Arabian sea. Between itself and the mainland lies a network of backwaters, canals and streams. Due to this geographic significance, Fort Kochi has been an important administrative centre for the occupants of the region.
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The settlement is higly dense. Residential settlements are mostly towards the Eastern side with economic activity on the Peripheral road. Heritage zone on the West, including Chinese fishing nets. The beach is also on the West end.
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Architectural influences can be very evidently seen in the region which have been left behind by the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British who occupied the place in the respective order. This has created layers of influences/styles.
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Fort Kochi is very well connected via water to the mainland and islands in proximity as shown in the map. Boat services are frequent and economic. A trip from Ernakulam Jetty to Fort Kochi Jetty in a boat takes about 25 minutes to complete. Boats are available every 14 minutes till 10:00 pm in the night.
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Zoning of the map to understand the districts; Each district has distinct charecteristics and common built use patterns. Some are disconnected from the Biennale and get no benefits from it directly.
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The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is an international exhibition of contemporary art held in Kochi, Kerala. It is the largest art exhibition in India and the biggest contemporary art festival in Asia. The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is an initiative of the Kochi Biennale Foundation with support from the Government of Kerala. The exhibition is set in spaces across Kochi, with shows being held in existing galleries, halls, and site-specific installations in public spaces, heritage buildings and disused structures.
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NO. OF VISITORS OF THE YEARS Data from the KBF annual report, Illustrated by author The attendance has steadily increased over the three Kochi Muziris Biennales conducted respectively in 2012, 2014 and 2016. The art community has given out very good reviews of the same
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The population has gone in the last couple of decades considerably. The density has visibly increased in terms of buildings, vehicles. The population now is nearly 400000.
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1. Open Space Revitalisation Illustrated by author
2. Making the streets more pedestrian friendly Illustrated by author
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Interactive wall art where, any visitor can express themselves making the Biennale experience a conversation and not one sided.
The Calvathy and Eraveli canals can be revitalised and used for transportation. An added layer of water network will not only take the congestion out but also provide an interesting visitor experience in the vernacular row boats.
The experience of the Biennale should be culturally enriching, for this some essential elemets include expression and exchange. Interaction inducing designs are to be used anywhere possible.
3. Adaptable space which suits the context
Even though a major venue is located in one of these highly characterised heritage streets, to bring more people in, overhead installations and wall art can be encouraged. Also, making the streets more pedestrian friendly by paving it, can enhance the feel of space.
4. Enlivening the Park Illustrated by author
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Walkability analysis The peripheral road is the lifeline of the Biennale. It comes into the inner part at selected points. The first step is to make it more homogenous and to strengthen the peripheral lifeline.
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Walkability zones of radius 400m are drawn on the map to analyse the situation. 3 rings each centred at Fort Kochi Ferry, Aspinwall building and Kashi art cafe are drawn.
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Chinese fishing nets symbolise the cosmopolitan nature of early times in the region. Having a deck projecting into the backwaters, surrounded by chinese fishing nets can be used as an installation exhibition space or for minor events. It can be converted to a small market during other times.
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INTERVENTION ZONES
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Mehboob Park is currently run-down and disused. It can be proposed as a venue for the Biennale which remains a park. The exhibit can contain an art installation which doubles up as play equipment. Art which can be played with. This can be used by the local populatiton.
5. Involving the heritage district Heritage Distric enlivening Illustrated by author
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The heritage zone is integrated with the Biennale district by attracting people to the highlit street which have the potential to house art in unconventional ways. Performing artists can attract and bring people to the region, periodically from surrounding areas.
Evolution of the Urban Level Plan The step by step evolution of the urban integration of the residential distric and revitalisation of open spaces. (Illustrated by author)
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The venues of the Biennale and a lot of the landmarks are along the main road along the periphery of Fort Kochi marked in red.
The residential area in Mattancherry acts as a barrier between Fort Kochi and Mattancherry and it can be a connecting element.
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The residences can be modified to have lodging for the Biennale visitors on top as they are single storey buildings now. This helps in income generation.
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Proposed Canal-front mixed use
Open spaces are to be integrated into the scheme of things as well. They are identified and functions for each one are also proposed.
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Mixed Use Belt along the Canal
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(Illustrated by author) The residential streets have a very pedestrian friendly character and art, wherever possible. The best opening to the waterbody is identified at the mattancherry coastline and a deck, projecting into the water is proposed to exhibit a large installation as shown below.
Proposed conversion of canal front residences to mixed use buildings along with revitalisation of the canal transportation(row boats).
Housing typology and Proposed modification; Illustrated by author
•Expandability (based on the structure) of a residence is checked.
•Rooms are constructed on top with a small yard, based on the wall structure on the ground.
•Scope for commercial activity on the housefront to be used.
•The open space on top should be green with small scale cultivation or other vegetation.
Open spaces
Pedestrian friendly network connecting the main venues, zones and open spaces is proposed.
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Pedestrian Network Illustrated by author
Canal-Side Park;
Pedestrian Network connecting the open spaces
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The characteristic green network then grows to wherever possible, making the landmass wasily navigatable on feet.
The green network is expanded to the Heritage District
The green network enables the pedestrians to cross the canal via bridges which are high enough to allow row boats to pass under them, making the commute, a fresh and interesting experience.
The canal-side walkway doubles up as a park wherever the width permits it. It gives the community a space to unwind , exercise, socialise and reflect. Benches are provided along with exercise equipments and play areas.
SITE ANALYSIS
THE BIENNALE CENTRE Space for a ‘Food Truck’ or Food stall, near entry/exit point
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The plot is along the SW-NE axis, with a major road on the North and a secondary road on the South. It is walled on all 4 sides.
The Biennale centre; Building complex
BUILDING DESIGN EVOLUTION Illustrated by author
Service Entry and Dropoff/Pick-up point
The Building design evolved from the concept of adaptable, modular spaces suitable for housing an array of activities.
2 entry/exit points are located on the Northern side. Keeping in mind some open spaces surrounding them, The buildable area is marked as shown.
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Buildable area reduces as a layers of vegetation (trees in the site) is deducted from it. Half of the site is allotted for cultivation; urban farming techniques are showcased here for the public to adopt and get aware.
1. Cafeteria/Co-working space 2. Open Kitchen 3. Corridor Gallery 4. Water Body 5,10. Toilets 6,8. Hall for exhibition/talks 7. Landscaped seating 8. Store 9. Small scale urban farming; for houses to adopt 11. Steps; Socialising space
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3 identical modules are arranged to form indoor spaces while the negative spaces become, adaptable outdoor spaces
Entry/Exit Point The farmland is divided into 4 quadrants to showcase different crop growing techniques or distinct farming methodologies
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The site has a very strategic location. The function of the development is to serve as a pit-stop for the visitors to unwind and also interact and maybe collaborate also. Provisions for artistic expression will be provided, mostly on the walls in the site.
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STRATEGIC SITE LOCATION Illustrated by author
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•STEPS; Social Space Illustrated by author
The steps form the primary interface. They become the open, community space for people to sit on and socialise, discuss, relax. It is also on the steps that small areas at multiple spots are left uncovered for planting vegetation, making it a landscape feature as well. It thus becomes an attractive space, more or less like a park.
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•GAPS; Flexible exterior spaces Illustrated by author
The spaces between the 3 vaults become adaptable open spaces; primarily to exhibit art installations or wall art. The other function would be as relaxation spaces, which are a bit more exclusive and private.
Series of open spaces for exhibiting art installations A cafeteria becomes a space for interaction, relaxation, discussion, collaboration, etc. It can also double up as a space to exhibit art.
•MODULES; Flexible indoor spaces Illustrated by author
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The front and back walls are made of bricks and left exposed without any plastering or painting
The lateral walls and roof form a single unit and is made of reinforced ferrocement concrete, which is lighter and cheaper.
Beams connecting the 2 buildings actpartially as a shading device and as a structure to hang art installations from.
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The long corridor between 2 vaults become a private space for visitors/ artists to have conversations or reflect on things alone.
The mezzanine gives an eye level view of the art installation which is changed by artists periodically
The interior of the cafeteria is also kept rustic, the RCC elements are left exposed after polishing and smoothening the surfaces.
The interior has provisions of indoor plants so as to keep the greenness of the design, inside the modules as well
BIRDS EYE VIEW Illustrated by author
Some spaces are tucked away for creating an intimate, delicate feel
4. IIT (INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY) PALAKKAD; MASTERPLAN DEVELOPMENT Work Type : Academic, Masterplan Development Date
: Semester VIII ,2016
Site Area
: 480 acres
The project aims at creating a masterplan for a sustainable campus which provides a wide array of spaces and opportunities for learning, teaching, sharing and research. The campus is designed to have a positive influence on the life of its inhabitants. It is envisioned as a dynamic place to innovate, and to accomodate new technologies while remaining peaceful and serene. The connection of people with nature helps in achieving that and hence it is envisioned as a collection of open spaces and buildings which progress sequentially.
KEYWORDS
: Sustainable Campus, Multi-Centric Development, Renewable energy, Socio-Economic Sustainability, Transportation Framework Design, Non-Motorised Mobility
SITE ANALYSIS
CONCEPT
Wind and Sun path analysis The view to the western ghats with high wind is the major potentials of the site. The northern end of the site abutts the land under forest department and a major water body named Veliyeri which does not dry in the peak summer months also. In addition to this, the site has multiple rock built ups.
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Vegetation
The site is located at Palakkad district in Kerala, India.
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GRID ANALYSIS
The site extends 480 acres to the outskirts of Palakkd in the industrial belt of Kanjikode which is an important transportation node connected by railway.
MULTI-CENTRIC DEVELOPMENT Illustrated by author
Flexible, vast open spaces around which buidings are arranged. These open spaces form centers/nuclei of development in the muli-nuclei model. Site features decide the position of the centres.
SWOT ANALYSIS STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES
THREATS
• Proximity to mobility lines – SalemKanyakumari highway, Kottekad railway station (4.4km), Kanjikode railway station(1.8km) and Kanjikode railway station. • Flat lands in the core campus- easy construction. • No noise from the road network highway.
• No proper road connectivity.
• Viability of windmills (wind speed high-
• High cost construction and infrastruc-
• The natural vegetation and hills in the
• Walkability is a challenge due to the
• Less slope areas with thick vegetation.
• Noise from the railway track due to
• The high temperature and mostly direct
sun. the shade of the hill falls on the other side of it since the site s in the south of the site.
er than 15m/s to generate power). site provides an enclosure.
• Existing water collection points affect
the micro climate.
ture required to construct on rocks. geometric form on the site.
frequent trains have to be tackled
MASTERPLAN CONCEPT EVOLUTION Illustrated by author
The central axis path is proposed for pedestrian and bicycle movement through the shortest path connecting and passing through different zones, arranged along the length of the site.
Landmark, which is both visually iconic and has a specific function other than place-making is assigned a position at the intersection of the access road from the main entrance and the central axis.
Three zones are identified along the central axis which are to be large open spaces around which the main academic buildings are to be constructed. The open spaces shall be landscaped for the users to carry out a wide range of activities amidst nature.
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A series of these obelisk like landmarks are placed along the central axis, coinciding with the centres of the open spaces.
The presence of large green spaces which are filled with trees and landscaped to accomodate a range of activities like socialising, studying, playing, etc. increases the quality of life by bringing the users closer to nature.
They are very large polygons, which become transitionary and recrecretional spaces. Outdoor learning is promoted and even lectures could be conducted in these green pockets with properly designed seating and landscaping.
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High rise buildings are proposed around the green courts to reduce the coverage and keep most of the land open. Indegenous trees are identified to be planted in large numbers around the buildings and in the courts.
Inspired by radburn concept, the vehicular access does not interrupt the pedestrians and bicycle users. Over bridges are proposed at locations were the pedestrian and vehicular paths intersect.
The layout for faculty and student residences also follows a blend of the radburn and garden city concepts, creating a labyrinth like network of green spaces connected by pedestrian friendly paths.
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BUILDING FUNCTIONS Academic Staff Residences Library Open Ait Theatre Canteen and Mess Hall Township Student Hostels
PHASING
Health Centre Administrative Building Sports Centre Guest Houses
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4
Cricket and Football grounds
The construction and expansion is scheduled to happen in phases with a fixed time interval between them. Also, the construction starts at a zone and growns outward as the phases pass.
Designated farmland for cultivation. Students are familiarised with organic farming techniques and agriculture in general.
O.A.T is converted to an open market on selected days to sell the farming produce to the local community.
Features
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BUILDING HEIGHTS
People Spaces Sustainability Informal Learning
Place-Making; Colour coded windmills
Green roofs & Sky Gardens
Farmlands
Bicycle Tracks
Venues for artistic expression & exhibition.
Community development
Interaction inducing landscapes
Technology Incubation
Lake and Lakeside Landscapes
Rocky Terrains
1 storey 2 storey 3 storey 4 storey 5 storey 6 storey 7 storey
Wind movements in the Academic Blocks at alternative levels.
2.ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
3.SOLAR PANELS
Student paricipation through internships & business incubation. Farming and agro-market run by students during weekends. The revenue generate is used to meet the agricultural expenses and expansion.
The daily day time annual average temperature is over 29 degree celsius which promotes mounting of roof top solar panels. In total, 3500 KWh/day is the capacity.
1.SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Social sustainability encourages a sense of spatial belongingness among diverse group of students. Public access is enabled for community development classes.
6.NON-MOTORISED MOBILITY
The walkable campus prioritizes pedestrians and cyclists due to high mobility efficiency with low infrastructure & cost. Transit bus service faster transportation is along the periphery of pedestrian friendly zones.
4.WINDMILL GRID
SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS DESIGN
High wind speeds in the region makes it favourable to use it as an energy source. The grid covers 0.5 sq.km. Annual enegy production rate is 6 MW/sq.km
5.GREEN EXCHANGE
Green exchange program boosts students to segregate & barter wastes for tokens. The waste collection points are located along the service roads.
MOBILITY NETWORK DESIGN
SCHEMATIC TRANSPORTATION FRAMEWORK IDEAS Illustrated by author
PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE PATHWAY NETWORK Paths of least distance connecting all important centres/points are pedestrian/bicycle walkways. Bicycle hubs are provided at equal intervals from where it can be acquired or at where it can be deposited back. These paths are made pleasant through landscaping; vegetation and seating.
Pedestrians and bicycles are given the most importance, then the bus service and private vehicles are discouraged to promote sustainable a lifestyle. The route design developed from the concept of an outer ring service road, which evolved into a single path zig-zagging around the very protected pedestrian zones.
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MODES OF TRANSPORTATION : HIERARCHY OF IMPORTANCE Illustrated by author
BUS - SHUTTLING SERVICE A very efficient bus route is mapped and stops are loacted at all places of importance. Any department or building can be easily walked to from the nearest stop which would be within a distance of 200m.
Emergency situations demand vehicular access to all buildings and the provision has been provided. Under normal circumstances, most of the cores are proclamed as pedestrian/bicycle zones.
PRIVATE VEHICLES - LIMITED ACCESSIBILITY Private vehicles are discourages to promote a pedestrian friendly environment. Parking lots are gven at strategically selected points. The campus is designed in such a way that the dependency on private vehicles shall drastically be reduced.
5. BENGALURU WALKS; LAST MILE PEDESTRIAN NETWORK A prototype for connectivity of residential areas to Public transport Hubs, specifically, Metro-Stations Work Type
: Proposal, Social
Date
: September 2018
Location
: Bengaluru, India
KEYWORDS
: Walkability, Last Mile Connectivity, Sustainability, Non-Motorised Mobility, Reinforcing Public-Transport, Repeatable Prototype
Byappanhalli is a junction on Old Madras Road. It is fed by ABD, East Bangalore and South Bangalore districts. It connects the city center to the peripheral districts of east and north Bangalore. Byappanahalli Metro Station
M Focused on faster and more efficient mobility of vehicles across the city. Constantly evolving and developing.
S.G.Palya
BYAPPANAHALLI METRO AND ITS SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOODS Illustrated by author
Developed to provide high speed low cost public transport from peripheries to city center. Seen as the solution to Bangalore’s congestion problems.
? Exisiting networks are encroached upon by parked vehicles and moving traffic. Most networks are limited to being intra-neighbourhood.
What? • To make Bengaluru accessible to pedestrians. • To design the development of safe and comfortable last mile connectivity from public transport hubs to existing residential and commercial settlements.
There are 9 areas with high density populations within 1.5km of the Byappanhalli Metro Station. Access to the metro station from these areas is inconsistent and inconvienient. Serves two high density vehicular and pedestrian generators, SG Palya and Bagmane Tech Park.
Why?
It will connect two parallel bus routes and an estimated 1,00,000 people to public transport.
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This route can be extended further to areas likes Bairasandra and Cauvery Colony.
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To reduce the dependency on vehicles for short distance commutes. To make public transport the most convienient method of long distance commute for all classes.
The land required for the implementation of the current design involves few organizations and not many individuals, potentially making the process easier.
Defence Land Residential Areas Commercial Water Bodies
THE METRO-STATION-CENTRIC PROTOTYPE
THE METRO NETWORK
Nagasandra
Byappanahalli
Mysore Road
Puttenahalli
METRO-STATION-CENTRIC PROTOTYPE Illustrated by author
This is a repeatable prototype which can be applied to each metro station in Bangalore. A walkable radius for about 1 mile is considered with the centre at the metro station. Multiple residential pockets are identified along with green pockets/open spaces. A pedestrian/ bicycle network connecting each major pocket within the area to the metro station is then proposed. This shall decrease the dependency on private vehicles, taxis etc. The last mile connectivity will enable a lot more people to walk or cycle to the metro . Shared bicycle hubs are a major part of this proposal.
NAMMA METRO SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM, BENGALURU Illustrated by author
The proposed metro network in Bangalore has 6 lines out of which green and purple are currently complete and functioning. The prototype is to be applied to metro stations, one by one. First metro station chosen to apply this to is Byappanahalli, which is a terminal metro station of the Purple Line.
THE BUILT-USE MAP OF SUDDUGUNTEPALYA
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Pedestrians and cyclists Private vehicles of residents Cab aggregators & autos Buses for school children Tractors, lorries, and goods transport High volumes of throughfare during peak hours
Population: ~ 50,000 people SG Palya has grown rapidly in the last decade since a tech park opened less than 500m away. Shops, restaurants, apartments, and paying guest accomodations have appeared amidst the already existing population.
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S.G.PALYA BUILT USE MAP Illustrated by author
Defence Land Residential Areas Commercial Water Bodies
Existing Mobility Framework
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Proposed Mobility Framework
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Spot A
1. Making the two traffic generators more porous. 2. Optimizing public transport access 3. Developing paths for pedestrians and cyclists
SG Palya Auto & Cycle Stand
SG Palya Auto Stand
DRDO Township Gate
Where are you coming from?
Spot A
Bus Stand A + Mobility Hub
Dead End
Bus Stand A
DRDO Township Bus Stand B Gate
Bus Stand B
High Stone Wall BTP Parking + Mobility Hub
BTP Parking
The main bottlenecks creating traffic blocks
Spot A - Byappanahalli
Bagmane Tech Park houses 10 high rise buildings and is home to an estimated population of 50,000 employees. Bagmane Tech Park has a 4 lane road stretching from east to west. It has two entry points, one main entry for the workers, and one back entry for pedestrians and service vehicles.
Major Intervensions;
Bagmane Tech Park
Spot B
1. Relocating DRDO Township Gate, opening part of wall between SGP and DRDO to release the pressure on the existing access points. Â 2. Moving Bus Stand A. Combining bus stand with pick up/drop off point for Auto/Taxi and cycle rental. 3. Dedicated walking path from BTP via SGP to Byappanhalli.
Benefits;
Spot B
Where are you going to?
1. Projected reduction in traffic congestion 2. Improving livability in the area 3. Safer spaces for children, women and the aged 4. Testing a prototype to see potential for scalability across Bangalore
Where are you coming from?
Spot B
Challenges;
1. Development of design and detailed look into the best possible solution. 2. Social impact assessment. 3.Citizen awareness and political will. 4. Stakeholder management.
Where are you going to?
ROAD SECTIONS - EXISTING & PROPOSED Illustrated by author
Creating a parallel noise free, smoke free, people friendly path amongst existing trees.
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Byappanahalli Metro
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ROAD SECTION STUDY AND PROPOSAL
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Here again, limiting parking to one side of the road allows us to create a more prominent and useful walking area for the street on the other side.
Sudduguntepalya 14’
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ART
Selected works of mine are displayed in the following pages.
‘Who am I?’ Illustrated by hand and digitally remastered
‘Agglomeration’ Paint on Canvas - 90cm x 80 cm
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