TANMAYEE YADAV
REGISTRATION NO: CA/2022/145654
REGISTERED ARCHITECT UNDER COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURE, INDIA
EDUCATION
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE | UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO, NEW YORK
MAY’25
2 yr Synthesis and Integrated Studio
Building on professional architectural background and technical expertise to explore advanced design methodologies and sustainable strategies. The studio projects include the design of a Memorial honouring Indigenous Trade and "Bridging Voids," a contemporary museum in Buffalo, New York—projects that emphasize contextual sensitivity, technological integration, and spatial storytelling.
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE | DR. BHANUBHEN NANAVATI COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, PUNE, INDIA
JUN’21
Final thesis – Concur: A commercial complex
To create a space which can form the node for holding and experiencing commercial and social activities. The aim of the study is to achieve a design proposal to give the people of Pune, India an interactive space and platform that will act not only as a meeting point of people but will also have spaces for after-hours leisure and entertainment.
EXPERIENCE
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO| THE BUILDING PERFORMANCE AND URBAN VISUALIZATION LAB SPRING’25 UNDER MOHAMED ALY ETMAN
Organising and maintain tools. Assisting on going research projects. Testing and experimenting new tools, software. Assisting new users to get familiarize with tool set and software.
ASSOCIATE
ARCTURE| PUNE, INDIA
MAY’23 – SEPT’23
Preparing and checking designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and reports for commercial, residential and interior projects. Administering contracts while serving as a lead worker for other employees. Developing finished designs for ordinary projects and portions of designs for complex projects. Providing technical assistance to subordinate architectural drafting personnel. Making field observations of projects under construction
JUNIOR ARCHITECT
TELESIS ARCHITECT’S AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS| PUNE, INDIA
OCT’21 – MAY’23
Worked as a part of design department under Principal Ar. Sanjit. Preparation of drawings as per projects requirement was main task. Collaboration with other building professionals for different residential and commercial projects, keeping track of the stages of project while designing and execution. Getting approval for construction from local authorities.
INTERN
A & T CONSULTANTS | PUNE, INDIA
JUL’20 – DEC’20
Gained hands-on experience in design, drafting, and project coordination while collaborating with senior architects. Contributed to various stages of architectural projects, enhancing skills in technical and creative aspects of the field. Worked on residential, commercial and mixed use projects.
VOLUNTEER
ACCESSIBLE INDIA CAMPAIGN| PUNE, INDIA.
FEB’16
Assisted in conducting architectural audits to determine the accessibility of the public building for inclusive design in collaboration with differently able individuals.
CERTIFICATIONS
JAN’25
Phius Certified Consultant: CPHC
Passive House Institute US
HONORS AND AWARDS
2019 - 2020
Most Promising Student In Dr. Bhanubhen Nanavati College Of Architecture For Women
DEC’19
Volunteer For Conference Presenting Symbiotic Relationship Between Art And Architecture in Pune, India
NOV’19
Bamboo Structure Workshop In Bali, Indonesia
DEC’17
Volunteer For Open Minds To Universal Design And Disability Awareness Concert in Pune, India
MAR’17
Heritage For All A National Seminar Addressing Universal Access For Heritage Sites In India
FEB’17
Bamboo For Sustainable Development Workshop in Pune, India
SKILLS
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk Revit
Adobe suite
SketchUp
Rhino Grass Hopper
Lumion
Twinmotion
Microsoft Office
PUBLICATIONS
AUG’20
National Conference on Empirical Theories in Architecture, Planning and Construction Management Research Paper Titled Comparative Study of Planning and Construction Aspects of Modern and Traditional Temples
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laag buk
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noun: logbook; plural noun: logbooks
ARCHITECTURE
an official record of events during the voyage of a ship or aircraft.
ARCH
MIXED REALITY - SLIP CASTING M. ARCH FALL 2024
BRIDGING VOIDS
M. ARCH SPRING 2024
MEMORIAL FOR DEATH OF INGENIOUS TRADE
M. ARCH SPRING 2024
NAMOKAR SQUARE COMMERCIAL COMPLEX
ANANT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
INTERIOR DETAILS PHARANDE SPACES INTERIOR DETAILS
BUFFALO, NY
ACADEMIC
M. ARCH FALL 2024
VANESSA
V. PROF. NICHOLAS BRUSCIA
Clay has been used as a construction material for thousands of year. This natural and sustainable material has many benefits, including environmental, technical and health advantages.
This research revolved around the process of slip casting. Slip casting is a technique where liquid clay is poured into a mold, allowed to dry and consolidate on the mold’s inner surface, before excess clay is drained, resulting in a hollow part. This process is commonly used in the industrial production of sanitary ware and in craft-based settings for creating different parts (Bechthold et al. 2015). Slip casting allows for the economic mass production of geometrically complex ceramic parts (Dawson 1964).
In today’s modern settings of industrial production of sanitary ware, slip casting has experienced further enhancements in process efficiency.
The script was developed understanding the axial rotation. The mould partially filled with slip was rotated guided by the fologram and Halolens. To ensure that each part of the mold is covered, we designed the script to repeat the axial rotation.
typical slip casting process
The Fologram showed the step by step process for rotation.
Incorporating virtual reality (VR) technology into the design and fabrication process of bespoke slip casting has the potential to significantly enhance the user experience and expand therange of design possibilities. By enabling users to manipulate the mold using hololens and fologram controllers, they can gain real-time visual feedback on theappearance of the actual piece, allowing for more intuitive design adjustments and exploration of unique forms.
This proposed method, which combines VR technology with slip casting, fosters a seamless integration between design and fabrication processes, encourages greater creativityand innovation, and enables users to better anticipate potential challenges in the fabrication process, such as slip shrinkage and surface tension issues. Ultimately, integrating VR technology into the bespoke slip casting process not only expands design possibilities but also has the potential to significantly improve the quality and adaptability of the final products.
image captured through halolens
rotation of mold using halolens
image from fologram overlap
BUFFALO, NY
ACADEMIC
M. ARCH FALL 2024
STUDIO
PROF. NICHOLAS BRUSCIA
The studio was dedicated to developing new approaches to handwork fabrication informed by mixed reality guides, combining human intuition and experience with advanced holographic visualization tools and computational modeling.
To begin the semester, students were asked to design and construct a geodesic grid shell that obtains its strength through curvature and actively bending the material. The structure was to be assembled entirely in mixed reality — no drawing set or on-site measuring was used to complete the assembly, only holographic guides viewed through Microsoft HoloLens 2 headsets.
All planks are geodesic to the surface, ensuring they remain straight with flush connections –keeping it efficient and inexpensive)
The structure is built from reclaimed material (planks, hardware, and base) – and we used our own mixed reality workflow to allocate the entire catalog of used precut parts to this new structure.
I was part of the team performing bending tests. I collaborated with my classmates for testing of Hololens and Fologram simulations.
dividing of laths into segments
division of laths as per available material
The bending test was conducted with reference to the form that was aimed at building. The tests were conducted using Fologram to bend the lath into desired curve and measure the bending radius. The material flexibility and variations in joints were examined to achieve the exact curve in the grid shell.
Longer central laths provide greater flexibility and a smoother transition when forming curves, as they distribute the stress more evenly across their length. This results in more consistent and accurate curved profiles, minimizing the risk of buckling or cracking during the bending process. In contrast, shorter laths tend to concentrate stress in smaller areas, making them more prone to material failure, such as cracking or splitting, especially under higher bending forces.
The overall geometry of the curves, including their width, height, and radius, is directly impacted by the length of the laths, their assembly configuration, and the angles applied during bending, highlighting the importance of material selection and design strategy in achieving desired structural outcomes.
assembly of gridshell
gridshell in hayes atrium
gridshell in hayes atrium fabrication
M ARCH SPRING 2024
MANASWITHA S. PROF. GREGORY SERWETA
This project envisages a new museum for Buffalo, which will house an important and growing permanent collection of post-World War II and contemporary art. The donor has given the collection to the public, together with a bequest to cover operating costs and to fund an ongoing program of acquisitions.
The building must be designed to support a wide range of curatorial and programmatic capabilities. It will include spaces to display pieces from the permanent collection host travelling exhibitions of significant contemporary artists from around the world; and provide venues for a diverse range of public programs. Today’s artists and architects are exploring new territories in media and materials, representation and communication. The task of the studio was to speculate about the architecture that can best house this new work and enhance public cultural life in Buffalo.
The idea was to create a play of solids and voids with the building. We fixed the stacking of the programs to create a journey for the visitor. In this concept, solid elements represent the tangible components of a structure walls, floors, columns, and other architectural elements that define space. And the voids
parti diagram 01
mezzanine floor plan
second floor plan
parti diagram 02
play a crucial role in shaping the spatial experience, fostering connections between different parts of the building, and inviting interaction with the surrounding environment. Looking at the site context, we wanted to propose a building that blends within the surrounding area.
The strategy was to take advantage of the streets and segregate the access for building from all streets. The main entrance is Delaware Street. The back of the house is from the proposed road on the south side. Another Access to space is from Allen Street. The education space entrance is from Virginia pl. The plaza at the terminus becomes a focal point and a buffer zone.
When you enter from main street Delaware you are welcomed by an open plaza. With entrances carefully situated to embrace the flow of pedestrian traffic, the building becomes a seamless extension of the urban landscape, inviting exploration from all angles. The plaza acts as a portal into the building. The first floor has all the public spaces to keep the space active throughout the day with various activities. The waiting and reception are located at central part for ease of movement.
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ALLEN STREET
The section reveals a symphony of solids and voids, where the interplay of light and shadow creates a mesmerizing visual. The varying heights of gallery enable to have diverse configuration of exhibits. The solids void and solid the stairs acting as a connecting link between the spaces.
The Allen Street has a heavy use of bricks. The buildings surrounding the site has brick in varying sizes and patterns. Since our initial idea was to blend into the context we choose brick as the façade material. To break the brick hierarchy and heavy mass we introduced different brick joinery at each level. The elevation and voids create a visual of solid and voids.
The voids in the volumes and gallery enable interaction between the different gallery spaces at different level. Daylight filters through the voids, animating the gallery spaces with a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. The daylight from the façade makes the space well lit throughout the day. We tried different configurations for gallery exhibits.
gallery section
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Comments From Sheila O Donnell And John Tuomey
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BUFFALO, NEW YORK
ACADEMIC
M ARCH FALL 2023
PROF. JOYCE HWANG
Centre for Sustainable Dying will memorialise the Death of Trading practices adapted by the native tribes between them. Trade within the tribe involved gift-giving, a means of obtaining needed items and social status.
Trade between tribes often took the form of an exchange of products of the hunt (bison robes, dried meat, and tallow) for agricultural products, such as corn, beans and squash. The Seneca procured many products in raw form from available resources in the Black Rock, Black Forest and the shores of Erie Canal. Tribes often traded the items produced locally to obtain the items which they were unable to procure for the available resources. This centre will memorialise trading between tribes in the form of products rather than as a source of commerce. Trading back then was very different from what we see today, it was mainly carried out for livelihood and survival.
The Seneca use it for hunting and fishing lands; setting up temporary camps in various areas of Western New York. One of those seasonal camps existed at the junction of Lake Erie and the Niagara River. The most important neighbours of the Seneca tribe were the other Iroquois nations: the Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, and Mohawk’s. Before the Iroquois
tribes of seneca settlements around lake erie
Confederacy existed the Seneca sometimes fought with the other Iroquois tribes, but once the alliance was formed, they were loyal to each other. The Seneca also engaged in trade with their neighbours, exchanging corn and wood crafts for furs and qua-hog shells (hard clam).
The people relied heavily on agriculture for food, growing the Three Sisters: corn, beans, and squash, which were known as “the life supporters.”
Using an existing building as a concrete foundation minimizes the amount of concrete used for structure. The form comes to resembles peeling the rooftop of the existing building to form the “waves” or the stripes which will create spaces beneath them. Glue-laminated curved beams form the main structure of the stripes which will be bolted down to the foundation.
The Memorial is a symbolic structure that simulates the re-emerging of the wooden material (Mass Timber) and the rise of a more environmentally cautious and resourceful thinking. Emerging from the industry of heavy concrete building.
three sisters plantation
existing site at buffalo
Total greenhouse gas emissions arising from the manufacturing, transportation, installation, maintenance, and disposal of above building materials is 1,53,542 kg CO₂e. Considering architectural strategy in response to the relevant principles, this emits less carbon in comparison.
The idea of connecting the present with the future, working generation with the local minds was reflected into peeling the existing concrete structure and forming grained timber structure that resembles that transition.
option 01
option 02
Total greenhouse gas emissions arising from the manufacturing, transportation, installation, maintenance, and disposal of above building materials is 48,710 kg CO₂e.
study model - option 01
OPTION 01
The amount of embodied carbon emissions associated with upstream—extraction, production, transport, and manufacturing of above building materials is 8,78,074 kg CO₂e.
study model - option 02
OPTION 02
the study of carbon analysis helped to concise the material preferences for final option.
Concrete is biggest source of embodied carbon. The amount of embodied carbon emissions associated with upstream of above building materials is 99,106 kg CO₂e. option 03 option 04 final proposal
Concrete is biggest source of embodied carbon. The amount of embodied carbon emissions associated with upstream of above building materials is 99,106 kg CO₂e.
study model - option 03
OPTION 03
Dry wall partitions
Glass
Timber
Concrete
Total
50,669.46 kgCO2e
56,732.91 kgCO2e
41,655.45 kgCO2e
4,484.184 kgCO2e
153,542.01 kgCO2e
study model - option 04
OPTION 04
Dry wall partitions
28,362.165 kgCO2e
56,732.91 kgCO2e
9,526.9059 kgCO2e
4,484.184 kgCO2e
99,106.1649 kgCO2e
The memorial will represent the Seneca’s trade practices as Native Americans. The commence point will highlight the products produced by Seneca for trading and in ways trading was carried out, products that were exchanged between tribes and the transition from exchange of products as means of livelihood to commerce in trade.
The centre will start with exploring the birth of trade between tribes in the form of exchange of products. It will also highlight the places where trading was mainly practiced. The Black Rock, Black forest and the shores of Erie Canal planned an important role in trading activities between tribes.
Roof
The form comes to resembles peeling the rooftop of the existing building to form the“waves” or the stripes which will create spaces beneath them.
GLT beams divided and connected by metal plates will hold the form and connect to existing columns.
Outer Protection
The envelope consists of the sheathing boards, insulation, plywood sheathing, waterproofing membrane and wood finish.
Curtain Walls
Curtain walls made rectangular wood profiles form a shear wall, enveloping the structure.
Timber Structure
The structure challenges the timber material by creating uncommon curvature beams and hold the structure laterally.
Internal Walls
Open space airy floor plan with immediate connection to the outdoor.
Existing Building
As a concrete foundation minimizes the amount of concrete used for structure.
I was working as a part of design team for this project. Drafting of presentation drawings, construction drawings were my main tasks. With my collegue, the execution phase was overlooked and documented.
Site and Access:
Site Location: The building has access from both a main road and a secondary road, which allows for separate entrances to the retail and office spaces. This separation is an important feature as it ensures clear differentiation between public and private zones, optimizing the flow of visitors and tenants.
Building Design and Space Hierarchy:
Vertical Movement: The design incorporates a clear spatial hierarchy, guiding movement from the public street level to the private office spaces on higher floors. This arrangement creates a sense of privacy and separation for the office areas, making it easy for users to distinguish between public and private spaces.
Facade and Aesthetics:
Facade Design: The facade is a key design element, particularly due to its visibility from both the main and secondary roads. The design uses a strategy of breaking the facade into smaller, distinct parts of varying dimensions.
This approach not only reduces the visual bulk but also gives the building a more dynamic and engaging appearance.
Geometry and Color: The facade features strong geometric shapes, reinforcing a modern and minimalist aesthetic. The use of light and white colors on the facade contrasts with the darker background, helping to visually expand and enlarge the building. This choice of materials and color helps attract attention and create a strong architectural presence.
Challenges and Solutions:
Narrow Site: The narrow width of the site posed a limitation for the exterior design, particularly in terms of the facade’s scale and proportion. However, the use of smaller elements and varied dimensions helps to mitigate the impact of this constraint, making the building more visually appealing.
Budget Constraints: Given the speculative nature of the development and the economic budget, the design team faced the challenge of creating a building that would have architectural presence while being costeffective. The solution involved selecting materials and construction techniques that achieved a balance between cost and aesthetic value.
Anant Residences is a high-rise residential redevelopment project situated in Pune, designed to address the unique challenges of urban intensification while ensuring a seamless transition for the existing residents. This project re imagines the potential of redevelopment by prioritizing equity, efficient space planning, and architectural elegance, making it a key addition to any portfolio of urban residential design.
My role was significant in the design development. The inclusion of old and new tenements while ensuring the carpet area allotment was a main challenge. The project is at construction phase nearing completion.
Redevelopment with Equity:
One of the primary challenges of this project was ensuring that existing residents retained their rightful floor areas as part of the redevelopment. Each unit was designed to reflect the initial apartment sizes while enhancing spatial quality and functionality, ensuring a smooth transition for the users.
Optimized Floor Plate Design:
The project leveraged a compact yet efficient floor plate of 1,000 sq. ft, allowing for a total built-up area of 14,000 sq. ft.
The design maximizes usable space while adhering to stringent building regulations and urban planning constraints.
Complexity of Phasing and Construction:
Redevelopment projects inherently require careful phasing, especially when existing users are involved. This project successfully integrated the additional built-up area while maintaining operational continuity for the residents during the redevelopment process.
Sustainability and Contextual Design:
The project incorporates passive design principles to enhance natural light and ventilation, improving indoor environmental quality for residents. Ground-level green landscaping and rooftop spaces serve as communal areas, fostering interaction while mitigating the urban heat island effect.
Pharande Spaces in Pune is a premier residential development that combines modern luxury with comfort, offering residents state-of-the-art amenities in a beautifully designed environment. As part of the final stage of construction, the interior detailing of the project, which includes the completion of essential elements such as doors, windows, flooring, railings, lobbies, entrances, toilets, gates, balconies, gardens, and landscapes. Their role involves working closely with the construction and design teams to ensure the precise execution of all interior and exterior elements according to the approved designs.
My scope of work was preparing of construction drawing for the interior details. With the contractor, these set of drawing were beneficial in estimating the cost and duration of the last phase of project.
Interior Detailing:
Doors and Windows: Finalizing the selection of materials, dimensions, and finishes for all doors and windows, ensuring that each installation aligns with the design vision while maintaining functionality and aesthetic appeal.
Flooring: Overseeing the selection and installation of high-quality flooring materials (tiles, wood, marble, etc.), ensuring
consistency and precision across all spaces within the project.
Lobby and Entrance: Managing the detailed execution of finishes in the lobby area, including approved designs and specifications. flooring, lighting, and design elements that contribute to a welcoming and elegant atmosphere. The entrance is designed to ensure smooth traffic flow and security.
Estimation and Assembly:
Compiling the final construction details that are used for estimation and assembly, ensuring all elements are accounted for in the project’s budget and time line.
Coordinating with suppliers, contractors, and vendors to source materials and ensure timely delivery and installation.
Site Visits and Work flow Management:
Providing approvals on completed work and ensuring that any necessary adjustments are made to maintain the desired quality and design standards.
B ARCH THESIS (10TH)
PROF. SURABHI GADKARI
WHAT IS A COMMERCIAL SPACE ?
Commercial areas in a city are areas, districts, or neighbourhoods primarily composed of commercial buildings , such as a downtown, central business district, financial district, “main street”, commercial strip, or shopping centres.
Commercial properties are mostly looked upon as capital gains, profits rather than a vital space for productivity, a space for self improvement and growth.
Interconnection between different commercial activities within an area will not only form a greater landmark but also help in building the potential of land. A group of architecturally unified commercial establishments built on the site, which is planned, developed and managed as an operating unit related in it location, size and type of shops.
To create a space which can form the node for holding and experiencing commercial and social activities. The aim of the study is to achieve a design proposal to give the people of Pune an interactive space and platform where a person does not walk in only with business in mind but quality of space will be such that
the complex will act as not only a meeting point of people but will also have spaces for after hours leisure and entertainment. Inference from Area and site analysis.
Baner is a residential and commercial hub of Pune and large portions are occupied by various IT companies.
The future growth in population and development is going to pressurize the proposed commercial land. Post covid planning of large open spaces and plazas is necessary to ensure obedience of social distancing norms, having large open spaces also encourage more outdoor activities making neighbourhood lively around the clock and reduces creation of grey areas.
Organization and allocation of sufficient parking area for cars and motor cycles is necessary to ensure free flow of traffic. Planning of cycle tracks is required. It lacks prominent landmarks. Considering the present and proposed commercial activities the commercial frontages along the main road are low.
The public to semi public to private transaction is missing in office spaces. There is no definite link between the corporate areas in region.
A single complex having all types of shops accommodated will have a greater user experience and will also reduce travelling to various stores separately.
A large scale area housing various eateries with open to semi open seating is necessary post pandemic. Major of small industries are software developing companies.
Offices and retail also make good partners, given again that the demand is there and the level of design and finishes compliment each other. So it follows on quite naturally that a mixed use development of retail, hotel and offices all together make a good mix, but creates difficulties in planning. It is imperative that there is sufficient parking, clearly demarcated, and that the entrance to the offices and hotel are separate. In favour of the multi mixed use developments is the fact that they help to mitigate the cyclical economic risks. In other words, when the retail sector is under pressure, the hospitality or commercial sector may be better. The question of mixed use with apartments directly above retail introduces a whole lot more difficulties. Whereas hotel and office occupants are transient, and therefore are more likely to put up with temporary inconveniences that may be a result of being
plantation orientation according to sun path and building facade orientation
located above a commercial center, occupants of apartments are more permanent, and consequently more demanding. On the other hand, the economics of the development as a whole can assist in providing more affordable housing, by gearing of the finances of the commercial developments.
Mixed use reflects a physical and functional integration of its various components , which can be provided within a vertical mix of uses into a single mixed use building, the planned positioning of key plan components around a central public space or land use (for example, a shopping center), or through a town center/ urban village setting that interconnects uses through pedestrian friendly facilities.
Sun path analysis
The analysis is carried out of shadow pattern through out the year. The months considered for analysis are March, June, September and December. The pattern is studied with time intervals of three hours during day time. The study concluded that the facade facing east receives sunlight till noon. Post noon the facade Facing south receives sun light till late evening. The facade facing west receive very less direct sun light. The facade facing north is mostly in shadows throughout the year. Facade treatment is required to reduce the direct sun light entrance and to minimize the heat gain by facade.
The design of facade with reference to light and shadow pattern is necessary to reduce the heat gain and reduce direct light in building. The excessive heating of facades may lead to warm interiors which will need more power for cooling. The more power consumption for cooling and heating makes building less energy efficient and more expensive.
The facades of a building visible from a street play an important role in contributing to
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the amenity and attractiveness of an area. Facades should therefore be designed to have a pleasing scale and appearance, proportion and rhythm, solid-to-void relationship and materiality. Care and attention should be given to their design to ensure the building stands up to critical observation from near and afar. It is essential that all building elevations are considered and designed as an integral part of the overall development.
The site is east west orientated with access road on east side. Being east west orientated the site is in sunlight all day. Less surrounded by building the site is not in shade. The prevailing wind direction is west - southwest may cause warm breeze to enter building if left untreated.
Consideration of building materials for facade that are climate responsive and economic is necessary. The Sustainability of materials is important for the building to live longer. This will ensure less harm to Environment and more human comfort during working hours.
Various facade materials were studied to choose the better option available. A combination of aesthetic and structural materials is need for facade to be aesthetically appealing and structural stability with protection from all year climatic conditions.
PROF. SOURABH AGASHE
Since a long time, Wai is always seen under the shadow of Panchagani and Mahabaleshwar as these Hill stations are an all time favourite of the tourists.
Wai is famous and scenic tirtha kshetra or place of pilgrimage, place of historical importance and centre of knowledge in Satara district of south Maharashtra.
Wai is the first town along Krishna river after its origin at Mahabaleshwar. The river flows from west to east, and its northern bank shows dense urban growth, dotted with temples and ghats of rich visual character.
This town is an interesting example of culturally evolved landscape, where the resources and limitations put forth by nature , together with culture in the region has evolved a particular physical manifestation in the form of land – water interface, ghats temples, river associated agriculture based settlements, river regulation and it also is associated modern infrastructure unit dhom dam.
The town has a rich and a glorious past known for years as ‘ dakshin kashi’ among the vedic scholars.
In the recent times Wai has become a notable centre of culture on account of
wai map
existing map of wai
landuse
the pradhnya pathshala, established by late swami kevalananda, and the vishvakosh (a center of research in indian culture and tradition), also founded by him.
Wai is also important center for sanskrit education in Maharashtra.Landuse More residential and mixed use spread in old Wai. Commercial frontages along the road towards Mahabaleshwar and opposite to bus station. No open space proposed in new Wai. Segregation of official buildings in new Wai. Organic development in old Wai.
Urban Grain
Dense spread in old Wai across river Krishna. Planned development in new Wai.
Road Networks
Hierarchy of roads is maintained. Footpaths are not maintained along the road. No provision of roadside parking leading to congestion in peak hours. No segregation of pedestrian zones. Shops encroaching on road reduces effective road width.
Average time speed on existing network Effective road width and type of road determine the speed of vehicle. Congestion seen in old Wai due to road width and speed limit.
activity mappind around town
Building heights of existing buildings
Most buildings in old Wai have 2 storey building.
Newly built buildings in new Wai have heights more than 2 storey.
Many 2 storey buildings are mixed use buildings.
Important buildings of Wai
Bus Station
Mission Hospital
St Thomas high school
Church
Damodar Ashram
Sub Divisional office
Zilla Parishad and Post office
Police Lines
Panchyat Samiti
Dravid high school
active frontages
Active Frontages
Many buildings in new Wai have active frontages located along main road. River front not active due to no development for people to connect to river. River front used only during festivals like Ganapati procession, Krishna mai festival.
Activity Mapping
In morning people waiting for public transport, student going to school is observed. Food stalls open in evening. Congestion during peak hours due to mixed activity Slum encroached on river banks.
PROF. DANASHREE S.
In the early hours of January 26, 2001, an earthquake that lasted for but a few seconds in the state of Gujarat wiped out 13,805 lives and with that destroyed property and infrastructure worth billions. A culture of resilience has now been imbibed in the land that traces its roots to the Harappan Civilization anchored in the Dhola Vira excavations from 4500 years ago. The idea was to bring people back together through informal exchanges and encounters.
The building was set in the extensive program where not only would studies in Kutch culture be undertaken, but it would also serve as a multi purpose nucleus for interaction between the crafts person and designers, development of craft techniques and use of materials, business and documentation support, training and enhancement of skill, archiving, data banks and traditional knowledge systems and sales and marketing.
The Art and Craft Centre is a joint exploration of architectural capacities to reawaken the local crafts and impart a meaning to tradition, far beyond its origin, in the wake of the devastation, wreaked by an earthquake in the year 2001.
conceptual sketch
Users:
The artisans and crafts person who practice their crafts. Designers with similar interests of handicrafts. National and international organizations for collaborating with the locals. Visitors for learning from the artisans and exploring the setting.
As a seemingly simple plan, the design facilitates a rather complex sequence of movement, revealing only parts of the campuses one walks through, encountering plausible points for informal exchanges in between- sometimes under the shade of a tree, sometimes amidst a cluster of buildings- in many ways tapping into a familiar way of living, congregating and working.
As Earth tapers towards east so floors are divided in two parts. Lower Ground Floor accommodates Craft school and Upper Ground Floor accommodates Craft Museum.
Rammed Earth
Rammed earth’s compressive strength and cohesive nature naturally resist cracks and fractures. The interlocking particles within the rammed earth mixture provide inherent stability. Rammed earth’s eco friendly nature, thermal efficiency, and unique aesthetic appeal make it a compelling choice for those seeking a more harmonious and sustainable living environment.
Rammed Earth with reinforcement
Hybrid structures have potential which means amalgamation of different techniques such as use of tensile as form work and fly-ash mixed with earth to be rammed to provide stabilization.
rammed earth construction
rammed earth walls
M ARCH FALL 2023
PROF. RANDY FERNANDO
ARCH/VAULT
The precedent assigned for this assignment was beam/column structure at Oriente Station, Lisbon (1998) designed by Santiago Calatrava. The structure supoorting the station at lower level is reinforced concrete.
WEEK 08: FORMWORK DIAGRAM & EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC
GROUP NUMBER: 2
Member 01: Sean Brunstein
Member 02: Lindsey Bruso
The original arch was modified by pinching in through center, for better structure, it was strecthed vertically to achieve an overall height of 8 ft. Radial repitition of one leg was inclined at equal angles to form three way arch vault.
Member 03: Allison Gomez
Member 04: Ehler Htoo
Member 05: Omar Ibrahim
Member 06: Samantha Mambrino
Member 07: Brandon Rosas
Member 08: Ray Terry
Member 09: Staci Tubiolo
Member 10: Tanmayee Yadav
The construction of the twin arch followed making of formwork of form. The formwork was modeled in rhino and with help of water jet, the form work was cut into percise pieces. The form work was lined with beeswax to make the removal of formwork after contrete casting easier.
The casting of twin arch was carried out in three stages to ensure uniform cast. This resulted in achieving percision in placing of the formwork and casting around rebars.
The karamba analysis helped in understanding of distribution of stress and strain. The analysis reflected altering design of one leg for better stability.
ARCH/VAULT
GROUP NUMBER: 2
Member 01: Sean Brunstein
Member 02: Lindsey Bruso
Member 03: Allison Gomez
Member 04: Ehler Htoo
Member 05: Omar Ibrahim
Member 06: Samantha Mambrino
Member 07: Brandon Rosas
Member 08: Ray Terry
Member 09: Staci Tubiolo
Member 10: Tanmayee Yadav
ARCH/VAULT
GROUP NUMBER: 2
Member 01: Lindsey Bruso
Member 02: Sean Brunstein
Member 03: Allison Gomez
Member 04: Ehler Htoo
Member 05: Omar Ibrahim
Member 06: Sam Mambrino
Member 07: Brandon Rosas
Member 08: Ray Terry
Member 09: Staci Tubiolo
Member 10: Tanmayee Yadav
I was assigned the role to perform karamba analysis on the iterations we made. The comparison between different iterations helped us model a stable section of arch. The load distribution visuals were extracted from Rhino + Karamba.
Group Number: 02
Lindsey Bruso
Sean Brunstein
Allison Gomez
Ehler Htoo
Omar Ibrahim
Sam Mambrino
Brandon Rosas
Ray Terry
Staci Tubiolo
Tanmayee Yadav
aligning of rebars before casting
placing of formwork with rebars
final structure after casting
MAHESH BANGAD
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support legs
pavillion
pavillion
frame for stool
final touches
stool
