Architecture and Design Portfolio

Aditi Putcha Architecture and Design Portfolio

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Folding Structure + UofT Design Build

[ sonoria ] Intersections of Interference

[ alturcura ] A Modular Care System

[ inflo‒aqua ] A Portmanteau of Man and Machine

[ the vestis ] An Escape from Disaster

[ the varsity ] Collection of Design Works

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

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Architectural drawings by the author

Architectural drawings by the author

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Architectural drawings by the author

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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.

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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.

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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

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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 II 10:00 am to 11:00 am

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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

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Geometry by Dhiyandra Faizal and Kimb shared with collaborators, Drawings by Dhiya

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ACTUATOR FOR UPPER HALF

PRIMARY SYSTEM SECONDARY SYSTEM

ACTUATOR FOR LOWER HALF

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Geometry by Dhiyandra Faizal and Kimb shared with collaborators, Drawings by Dhiya

3D PROTOTYPES PRIMARY SYSTEM

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Pneumatic Pump Response

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INFLATE TUBES TO WRAP AROUND BODY HYDRAULIC PUMP

PUMP WATER INTO TUBES TO COOL THE BODY

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Models and Drawing by Dhiyandra Faizal

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Restraints

Restraint and Pressure

Drawings by Jannatul Auddri and the author

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5 Restraints 5 Chambers

5 Restraints 6 Chambers

6 Restraints 1 Chamber

5 Restraints 2 Chambers

5 Restraints 3 Chambers

4 Restraints 4 Chambers

4 Restraints 5 Chambers

4 Restraints 6 Chambers

Principal Stress 10 Restraints 1 Chamber

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6 Restraints 4 Chambers

5 Restraints 5 Chambers

5 Restraints 6 Chambers

6 Restraints 1 Chamber

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4 Restraints 4 Chambers

4 Restraints 5 Chambers

4 Restraints 6 Chambers

Total Displacement 10 Restraints 1 Chamber

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6 Restraints 4 Chambers

5 Restraints 5 Chambers

5 Restraints 6 Chambers

6 Restraints 1 Chamber

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5 Restraints 3 Chambers

4 Restraints 4 Chambers

4 Restraints 5 Chambers

4 Restraints 6 Chambers

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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.

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Continuous oxygen supply Vitals display with protective visor

Emergency oxygen tank

Emergency display and infrared scanners

Smart display with motion detection

Insulated gloves and integrated display

Insulated gloves with temperature control (using thermal barrier fabric)

Sensors on finger and wrist Layer 3

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Complete temperature regulation in clothing

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Temperature regulation integrated into insulated clothing

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Feature — Toronto/Elsewhere

Home is Toronto, home is elsewhere A glimpse into the lives of three international students

THE VAR SITY

Writer: Nathan Ching Visuals: Nathan Ching, Kim Ngan Phung, Andrea Kuntjoro

As an international student, Toronto has had to become somewhat of a home to me, whether I like it or not. But after three years at U of T, every time the snow falls, or when the sky turns into a knitted pattern of violet and orange, I’m glad to call this place home.

Each international student at U of T has a different story.

The Varsity interviewed three of them to see how they’ve made a home out of Toronto. The stories of these three unique students, intertwined with cultural identity, wanderlust, exploration, and introspection, show us what it means to be a student abroad. Even more 62

so, they tell us that home is not just where the heart is, but how your heart adapts.

Three students, three stories.

What’s yours?

Winnie

When I first met Winnie, the first thing I noticed about her were the tattoos on her arm. I said it was rare to know students with tattoos, but that it was a really powerful and beautiful expression. She thanked me, but added that back home, she had to wear long sleeves to cover the tattoos up.

I asked her why, despite already knowing her answer. She explained that when a friend of hers wanted a fake tattoo, his mom threatened to kick him out. This kind of reaction, Winnie said, is just way too common. Could you imagine

what would happen if he got a real one?

Winnie, a third-year Rotman Commerce student, is Vietnamese. She grew up in Vietnam, but studied in Vancouver starting in grade eleven. When she first came to Toronto, she had few friends and no relatives. At some point, she contemplated attending the University of British Columbia instead of U of T. “Toronto isn’t really the city that I want to be in… the streets are a little bit more dangerous,” she explained Like many people, Winnie joined various clubs in hopes of meeting more people. One of those clubs was the Vietnamese Students’ Association (UTVSA).

During her time there, she realized that although not all of the people at the UTVSA necessarily spoke Vietnamese, they were all enamoured by the culture

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itself. The UTVSA doesn’t only serve to promote Viet culture, but to bring in people who love the culture.

“Before I joined [the club], I was also ashamed of my identity,” said Winnie. She had thought her international student status would invite different treatment from people in Toronto.

As a place where culture and students collide, the Wilson student club offices are home to Winnie — they’re a place of memories and reflections about past events put on by the UTVSA. The scarf she wore represented her time preparing for cross-cultural performances she has been a part of. I could tell Winnie felt at home among these walls — maybe she takes comfort in the intersectional identities that made her feel as though she could be herself in this vibrant community.

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.

The Varsity Magazine

Professional Experience

Design and Creative Direction by the author

Design Concept

by Makena Mwenda

Visuals by Nathan Ching, Kim Ngan Phung and Andrea Kuntjoro

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Illustration by Andrea Zhao Concept and Design Editing by the author

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Illustration by Fiona Tung Design Concept by William Xiao

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Illustration by Isobel Heintzman

Photographs by Jadine Ngan Illustration by Elena Mozhvilo and Jessica Lam

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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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Thank You!