Graduate Architecutre Portfolio

Application Number: 21139238 Program: MArch Architecture [TMHARCSING09]

Graduate Architecture Portfolio Rushil Shah | 2015-20

Experience Aug’ - Dec’ 2020

| Junior Architect

| raiji.in

Aug’ - Sep’ 2020

| Research Assistant | Mugdha Pargunde

July 2020 - present

| Technical Assistant | Scan the World, India

June - Dec’ 2018

| Intern

| raiji.in

Education 2015 - 2020

| B. Arch

2015 | 12th Grade

| Udgam School for Children, Ahmedabad

2013 | 10 Grade

| Udgam School for Children, Ahmedabad

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Name: Rushil Shah DOB : 06th Sep 1997

| Indus University, Ahmedabad | (3rd Rank)

Award Dec’ 2020

| Gauradevi Sharma Memorial Award | Best Undergraduate Project (Thesis)

Contact: +91 9687794803 E-mail: ar.rushil.shah@gmail.com Nationality: Indian Address: C-12/A Shantinath Flats, 132’ Ring Road, Satellite, Ahmedabad - 380015 Current Educational

Competitions and Publication June 2020

| RTF Architectural Photography Competition

May 2020

| COA Essay Writing Competition

Mar’ 2020

| DYPSOA-RIA National Conference | Paper Selected for Publication

June 2019

| Archdais: The House

Mar’ 2019

| NACUS, CEPT University | Poster and Game Presentation

Manual Skills Sketching Modelling Rendering Drafting Photography Machinery

Qualification: B. Arch | 2020 Software Skills Languages: English Hindi Gujarati

AutoCAD Sketchup Photoshop Rhinoceros InDesign Lumion MS Office V-Ray Illustrator ArchiCAD Lightroom Premiere Pro Capturing Reality 3DF Zephyr

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CONTENTS Academic

01 Bachelor’s Thesis + Paper Publication Indus University + D.Y. Patil School of Architecture | 2020

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Water Research Institute

Crematorium

Indus University | 2019

Indus University | 2017

05 Internship and Junior Architect raiji.in | 2020

04 Workshop + Publication

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Sustainable Practices

Column, Sarkhej Roza

Collaborative | 2016

Scan the World, India | 2020

Professional

01 Bachelor’s Thesis + Research Paper Publication Status: Best Undergraduate Project Award + Research Paper Under Publication Indus Universtiy + D. Y. Patil School of Architecture, Pune | 2020

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Of Lights and Mass: The Role of Artificial Lights in Experience of Architecture Academic Research Paper January-February 2020

Entrance of Ahmedabad Management Association, Ahmedabad During the Night

Experience of Seminar Halls During the Night

Entrance of Lilavati Lalbhai Library, CEPT University, Ahmedabad During the Night

Experience of Reading Space in Lower Basement Throughout the Day

Entrance of Bus Rapid Transport System Stand, Ahmedabad During the Night

Bird View of BRTS Bus Stand During the Night

Previous studies have addressed the change felt in the perception of space in various lighting but not many have studied the change experienced in the overall mass and journey through the architectural spaces in artificial light. The study aims towards investigating the role of artificial light in the experience of spaces. The scope of research has been limited to the contemporary institutions of Ahmedabad. With the help of a literature review, the study has been conducted by visiting these buildings both during the day and night, noting down the experiences, surveying the users and analysing the changes experienced during both times concerning the users.

The research paper on the same topic was submitted to the DYPSOA-RIA National Student Conference in February 2020 and has been selected for publication.

Slider Channels to Change the Location of the Luminaires

Spotlight Highlights the Various Exhibits and a Strip Light Illuminates Central Gathering

Ground Floor Plan of Lilavati Lalbhai Library

Suspended Lights to Provide Flexible Lighting Arrangement for the Exhibition Space

Strip Light Running in the Periphery Segregates the Different Functions

Upper Basement and Mezzanine Plan

Individual Light in the Cubicles and Reading Space Denotes the Occupancy of Space

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Of Lights and Mass: The Role of Artificial Lights in Experience of Architecture Research Thesis Semester 10 | January - July 2020

Experience of Mass, Void, Entrance and Movement of AMA During the Night

Experience of Mass, Void, Entrance and Movement of Lilavati Library During the Night

Experience of Mass, Void, Entrance and Movement of BRTS Bus Stand During the Night

With the help of artificial lights, the experience of building is enhanced during the night. To achieve that, the artificial lights must be integrated into the design process and the expression of the building should be thought of while articulating the luminaires. The artificial lights bring out a different style of architecture as they provide a more controlled approach over the position, direction, intensity, and colour of the light. By providing the users of the space a chance to interact with the artificial light makes the experience of the building unique every night and the experience remains in a state of constant flux with the use of the building. The way it is fashioned, and the type of source collectively account for the experience at night. Instead of careless disposal, a wellintegrated design approach makes space enjoyable during the night and thus can become an ‘intricate’ play per se.

02 Water Research Institute, Udaipur Design Studio Indus University | 2019

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Urban Insert Academic Design Studio Semester - 9 | June-December 2019

Udaipur, the city of lakes has 5 major lakes and communities have relied on these lakes as their primary source of water. The government of Udaipur launched a Lake Conservation program which requires cleaning of water, research on the soil and water quality, dissolved impurities, fishes, and other aspects of aquaculture.

Primary Street, Secondary Streets, and Nodes

Shadow Pattern of Builtforms and Surroundings

Dense and Chaotic Movement Around the Site

Water Edges and Changing Water Levels

Topography and Receding Water Edge

Activity Pockets Around the Site

First Sketch of Response Towards Water and Central Spine Gradually Merging into Water

Visualising the Water from the Labs and Training, and Using it as a Diffuser for Harsh Light

Due to proximity of the lake and the provision for the docking of boats, the site provides adequate infrastructure without making provisions for it. Locally available yellow sandstone was chosen as a primary construction material to make the project more of the place. The institute was partially submerged into water such that the users can observe the water while working towards improving it. The water of the lake also acts a diffuser and sunken mass accounts for climatic response required in the hot climate of Udaipur.

Conceptual Model of Transparency and Privacy of Various Functions

Conceptual Model Showing Mass Carved Out and Opening Towards The Water

Abstract Massing of Central Spine and Movement

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Lake Haveli Hotel e

Noor Nagri Mosqu

Mosque Parking

Pichola Lake

Hand Drawn Site Plan of Urban Intervention and Surroundings

Amber Cafe

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Masses of Various Volumes Stepping Down Towards the Water

Using Vaulted Roof for Larger Span and Allowing Natural Light and Ventilation Through Roof

Hierarchy of Functions Segregated Through Roofs and Providing Terraces to Enjoy Water

Hand Drawn Site Sections Depicting the Nature of Openings, Typology, and Archetype of the Surroundings

Cross-Section Through Research and Training Partially Submerged in the Water

25mm Thk External Lime Plaster 18mm Thk Chemical Waterproofing 300mmx450mm Yellow Sandstone

50mmx50mm MS Window Shutter 100mm Thk Yellow Sandstone Slab 450mm Thk Yellow Sandstone Beam

100mmx75mm MS Window Frame

75mm Thk Black IPS 100mm Thk PCC 300mm Thk Sand Filling 100mm Thk DPC 300mm Thk Rubble

Cross-Section Through Research and Training

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1:200 Scale Site Model and Intervention

Multi-Level Terraces Cascading Towards Lake

Light Through the Roof in Research Labs

Part Space Model of Training and Publication

Light and Materiality in Training

03 Crematorium, Ahmedabad Design Studio Indus University | 2017

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Material and Light Academic Design Studio Semester - 4 | March - May 2017

To understand a material and explore its spatial possibilities of a material, stone was chosen as a primary material and the design evolved with the kind of light quality required in the crematorium.

Gradation of Light in Cremation Space

Abstract Model of Light Quality in Spaces and Screening it for Private Functions

Interaction of Light and Shadow in the Seating and Spillover Spaces

Crematorium carries out a serious activity which should soothe people and help them in relieving their burden. Four different types of light were brought into the space to segregate the function on basis of light and scatted the gathering spaces in the surrounding landscape.

The roof was designed to segregate the activities. Cremation chambers and corridors were flat roofs in stone and timber respectively, whereas, the spillover spaces and verandas were pitched roof in laminated timber. The trees protruding from the roof provide streaks of diffused light and maintain dynamics of space.

Conceptual Section of Plinth and Roof Modulation Spilling into the Adjacent Landscape Forming Scattered Gathering Spaces

Gradation of Light in Spaces to Denote the Privacy of Functions and Provide Solitude

Filtered Light Quality from the Trees and Sunken Different Levels of Seating Spaces

Part Model of Roof Articulation, Juxtaposition of Landscape in the Volumes and Play of Shadows to Make the Roof Seem Floating, Not Burdening the Seating Spaces

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Final Hand Rendered Section Showing Sciagraphy and Activities in and Around Crematorium

Final Hand Rendered Plan

04 Sustainable Practices: Dharmalya Institute, Bir Status: Published Indus University | 2016

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Workshop Publication Academic Collaborative Program Group Project | June - July 2016

Digging the top soil and turf removal

Sieving the soil

Pugging the soil to make the wet mix

Moulding the clay to form bricks

Sun drying the adobe bricks

Laying rubble foundation over hardsoil

Levelling the wall while maintaining the plum

Plastering the adobe masonry with mud plaster

A hands-on workshop involving 20 participants was carried out in Dharmalya Institute, Himachal Pradesh was aimed towards understanding the Vernacular and sustainable practices in architecture.

The process of making load-bearing structures with natural materials like adobe, timber, split-bamboo chachra, slate, earthbags while limiting the use of concrete to minimal. Documenting some of the vernacular houses gave a deeper understanding of how the house forms have evolved with available materials.

Each participant was actively taking part in each of the steps of construction in teams of six members to understand the sequence of construction, the importance of teamwork, using natural materials, and on-site experience. The entire process along with traditional architecture was documented and published in 2016.

05 Private Residence, Umra Status: Under Construction raiji.in | 2020

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raiji.in Intern | June-December 2018 Junior Architect | August - December 2020

Site and Margins

Creating a Courtyard for Sunlight and Ventilation

Raising the Maximum Permissible Height

Thicker Walls on South and West for Climatic Response

Front Facade with Rough Textured Concrete

Adding a Hollow Plinth to Serve as an Entrance

Adding Screens for Privacy and Facade Treatment

Central Courtyard

The residence for Jigarbhai has been designed with the concept of a peripheral loop forming a courtyard which opens other spaces towards an inward-looking volume. The surfaces tried to evoke a sense of rusticity with rough-textured concrete on the loop while a smooth finish concrete forms a backdrop for interior spaces. Intermediate marble cladding cubes break the monotony of linearity.

During my office training in 2018, I focused on the designing and conceptual understanding of the project. My role as a Junior Architect in 2020 was varied from the design decisions, conducting appropriate research and ensuring the execution of the project as per the conceptual idea. As a Junior Architect, I got the opportunity to articulate and execute the building designed during the internship.

Bedroom Opening Towards the Greens

Terrace Plan

Second

Long Section Through Dining, Living and Lounge

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Skylight washing the Mural which forms a traditional backdrop for triple volume void

d Floor Plan

Central courtyard allowing the spaces to be introverted and the sense of opening is maintained

The pinnacle of void has been expressed in the lounge where the nature, sky, and man are connected

05 Weekend Home, Dumas Status: Under Construction raiji.in | 2020

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1U

1L2

685

Cement Tile

50mm channel Slope

Sliding Door

Slope

Drop Black Granite

1D

20mm Drop

Black Granite Frame

Ceiling Light

150

150

EQ

EQ EQ

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As a Junior Architect, my role was to make and send working drawings for execution, answering the technical queries, coordinating with different consultants, vendors, contractors, and client to manifest the design. The execution of the building taught the on-site sequence of construction, the functioning of a site, and various factors that the architecture school did not teach.

300

Slope

75 EQ EQ

150

Slope

Teracotta Tile

Black Granite Counter

625

N.T

During office training in 2018, the Civil structure was in the stage of completion and agencies were consulted for executing services. The terrace was designed to be a catchment for the rainwater to harvest it in a tank under the open kitchen and serve in domestic purposes. The open-air kitchen next to the swimming pool would serve the purpose to keep water filter to use rainwater for domestic purposes as well.

N.T

Pebble Channel in Slope-50 to 90mm

50mm channel

Intern | June-December 2018 Junior Architect | August 2020 - present

1L1

680

Slope

Slope

1L3

150

1R

75

75

South Bath Part Plan

01_1/7 Dumas House

North Bath - Plan

Dimension-mm

Verandah and Open Kitchen Adjacent to Swimming Pool

Print-A4

Date-19/09/2020

Double Volume Entrance

raiji.in

Interlocking Volume with Terracotta Filler Slab

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LEATHER FINISH GOLDEN/GREY KOTA AS PER DIMENSION

EQ

13U

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13D

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13L LEATHER FINISH SERA GREY GRANITE AS PER DIMENSION

Swimming Pool Part Plan Water outlet Terracotta tiles

Terracotta tiles

Dumas House

Cement Tile

50mm Tapak

Swimming Pool Plan

Point for Exhaust Fan

Cement Tile

Dimension-mm

12mm board to fix glass with Limocoat coating on Beam

Terracotta tiles

Cancel EQ

EQ

75

EQ

25

Lamp point in ceiling Sliding Door

Shower Pipe

100

25 100

185 140

Wash Basin

Granite Shelf 97

EQ

Door

Mixer/ 3 way Handshower Divertor outlet & Hook

200

EQ EQ Switch board

97 53

170 53

170 53

EQ

260

Black Granite Counter DIA 10mm SS Towel Rod fixed with granite counter top

Mixer & Spout

860

EQ

100

EQ

Cement Tile 300

Hidden Light Point

Black Granite Frame with 4mm offset

80

Black Granite

100

Black Granite Fame with 4mm offset

Date-07/12/2020 Point for Exhaust Fan

Cement Tile

EQ

360

75

Window Print-A3

12mm board to fix glass with Limocoat coating on Beam

12mm Fixed Glass/Hinged Door

Spout

Cement Tile

Bottle Trap

Stop cock

500

125 125 500

13_1/5

Terracotta tiles

25

50mm channel

50mm channel

70mm channel 70mm channel

Pebble Channel in Slope-50 to 90mm

South Bath Part Section 1D

150

170

Black Granite Frame

Pebble Channel in Slope-50 to 90mm

150

170

South Bath Part Section 1R

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13D

Swimming Pool Part Section 13D 1665

LEATHER FINISH GOLDEN KOTA Terracotta tiles

Terracotta tiles

Terracotta tiles

Cement Tile 12mm board to fix START glass with Limocoat coating on Beam

Terracotta tiles

EQ

50mm Tapak Point for Exhaust Fan Cement Tile

Water outlet

12mm Cementboard

6A Door Bell EQ

EQ

13U

Black Granite Swimming Pool_Section 13U, 13D

Dimension-mm

Print-A3

Date-07/10/2020

Wall light

100

Dumas House

EQ

Cement Tile 75

75

Black Granite Shelf

Black Granite

Health Faucet & Hook 50mm channel 25

70mm channel 70mm channel

Pebble Channel in Slope-50 to 90mm

1050

125 180

50mm channel

Concealed Cistern

420

13_1/3

Wall light

100

12mm Fixed Glass/Hinged Door

EWC 150

150

Cement Tile 170

25

South Bath Part Section 1U

Black Granite Pebble Channel in Slope-50 to 90mm

170

South Bath Part Section 1L3

Black, White, Light G

Dark Green tiles cut raiji.in

as per pattern deta 4mm groove

06 Sarkhej Roza, Ahmedabad Status: Documented, Generated, and Rendered Scan The World, India | 2020

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Scan The World, India Professional Photogrammetry Project Technical Assistant | October 2020

Selecting an Object

Photo-Documentation of the Object

Photogrammetry refers to the process of obtaining reliable information about one’s surrounding with the help of photographic record. By photographing an object from multiple angles, the output is a detailed 3D model. It helps in recreating the exact geometry, juxtaposition, texture, shadows, and three-dimensional mapping of the real-world objects. This tool helps in capturing the architectural details of various elements like the traditional columns, carvings, niches, and it can even generate large scale structures and urban environment. It preserves the objects and important pieces of culture, and can even make it 3D printable.

My role is to, document the object, post-processing the data to generate a 3D model, rendering the model, and providing with technical help and assistance in the process of generation.

Aligning the Images to Generate 3D model

Texturing and Post-Processing of the model

3D Render of the Column Base

Image of the Column Base