Aditi Putcha
Architecture and Design Portfolio
[ the gatehouse ] [ sonoria ] [ alturcura ] [ inflo‒aqua ] [ the vestis ] [ the varsity ]
THE GATE HOUSE
Completed: 2022
Duration: Two weeks
Designed in June 2022 as a group project, this gatehouse at Wellington Beach was made for the Rotary Club of Wellington as a transformable structure that serves as shelter for staff and an entrance for beach visitors. The bright yellow house includes a movable roof and shaded door to create moments of peace and tranquility.
Fabrication and Concepts with Collaborators
AdimchiAtisele
Photographcourtesyof ZacharyMollica
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ZoeNeilson
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ZacharyMollica
Columns + RafteRs
DooR fRaming stuDs + Roof fRame
SO NOR IA
Completed: 2020
Duration: One Semester
Designed in Fall 2020, Sonoria is a three series project that explores the concept of the wave and its reflections to create a series of spaces of social interaction. Each piece explores the concept of the wave in a new manner.
An echo is produced when a wave form is reflected off a surface creating a series of cascading circular forms. Using the intersections of concentric waves to create an abstract series of enclosures, Sonoria explores how one can manipulate wave forms to creating a successful space for students and visitors alike.
Longitudinal Section
Latitudinal Section Latitudinal
Longitudinal
ALT UR CURA
Completed: 2020
Duration: Three weeks
When we were tasked with designing a kinetic system, my teammate and I tested the concept of mobile modular units. Intrigued by the idea of spaces reliant on the passage of time, we directed our efforts towards daycare systems. The final product was a four-piece series of spaces that changed in configuration based on the time of day and usage requirements.
Fabrication and Concepts with Collaborators
Conical roofing with skylight to bring in natural light.
Base structure with re-inforced bi-folding doors.
Bi-folding doors to connect modular units.
Re-inforced trimming for easy transportation of units.
Multi-directional wheels.
Retractable staircases for multi-entry access.
Geometry by Ava Pouralborz, drawings by the author
Modular Configuration I 7:30 am to 10:00 am
A journey of creating space alongsidetime.
Modular Configuration II 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Geometry by Ava Pouralborz, drawings by the author
Modular Configuration III 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Modular Configuration IV 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
IN FLO AQUA
Completed: 2021
Duration: One semester
As part of a group project in April 2021, Inflo-Aqua was designed to be a wearable hydrotherapy suit. The suit uses sensors to detect a sudden increase in heartbeat and temperature indicating that the user is in distress. It responds by inflating and engaging the silicon to wrap around the body to cool and regulate temperature.
Fabrication and Concepts with Collaborators
Geometry by Dhiyandra Faizal and Kimberly shared with collaborators, Drawings by Dhiyandra
SILICONE
Kimberly Soong, concept led by author and Dhiyandra Faizal, Kimberly Soong and the author
ACTUATOR FOR UPPER HALF PRIMARY SYSTEM
SECONDARY SYSTEM
ACTUATOR FOR LOWER HALF
PRIMARY SYSTEM
SECONDARY SYSTEM
Geometry by Dhiyandra Faizal and Kimberly shared with collaborators, Drawings by Dhiyandra
3D PROTOTYPES
PRIMARY SYSTEM
SECONDARY SYSTEM
SUIT TO SKIN CONTACT
Kimberly Soong, concept led by author and Dhiyandra Faizal, Kimberly Soong and the author
Pneumatic Pump Response
BODY TEMPERATURE SENSORS PLACED AT 6 POINTS SENSES TEMPERATURE CHANGE
PNEUMATIC PUMP
INFLATE TUBES TO WRAP AROUND BODY
HYDRAULIC PUMP
PUMP WATER INTO TUBES TO COOL THE BODY
Print Test Casts
PRIMARY SYSTEM
SECONDARY SYSTEM
ARDUINO CIRCUIT
Models and Drawing by Dhiyandra Faizal
Silicone Air Pressure Analysis
Drawings by Jannatul Auddri and the author
THE VES TIS
Completed: 2022
Duration: One Semester (Design)
Conceptualised through a combination of research and design across two semesters, The Vestis was as part of my senior thesis in April 2022 and designed as a dramatic response to the climate crisis. Set in a dystopian future, the suit is a triple-layered response system that adapts and responds to the harsh environmental conditions projected in the next few decades.
Sensors on finger and wrist
Insulated gloves with temperature control (using thermal barrier fabric) Insulated gloves and
Home is Toronto, home is elsewhere
A glimpse into the lives of three international students
THE VAR SITY
This series includes a selection from 24 newspapers covers, content pages and print magazine spreads, designed at The Varsity between September 2021 and April 2022 under my creative direction.
Visuals by Nathan Ching, Kim Ngan Phung and Andrea Kuntjoro
Design and Creative Direction by the author
Design Concept by Makena Mwenda
Professional Experience
Concept and Design Editing by the author
Illustration by Andrea Zhao
IllustrationbyRebecaMoya
IllustrationbyRebecaMoya
IllustrationbyGeorgiaKelly
IllustrationsandPhotosby CarolineBellamy,MakenaMwenda
PhotographsbyJadineNgan
PhotographsIllustrationbyMakenaMwenda byCarolineBellamy
Illustration by Andrea Zhao
Photograph by Caroline Bellamy
Illustration by Fiona Tung Design Concept by William Xiao
Illustration by Andrea Zhao
Illustration by Isobel Heintzman
Illustration by Elena Mozhvilo and Jessica Lam
Photographs by Jadine Ngan
Photographs Courtesy
Courtesy of TIFF
Photographs Courtesy of TIFF
Illustration by Andrea Zhao
Photographs by Angad Deol and Seyran Mammadov
Illustration by Cheryl Nong
Photographs by Caroline Bellamy and Rusaba Alam
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