Aditi Srivastav Prasad Architecture Portfolio 2016-2024 by Aditi Srivastav Prasad

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BLOSSOM BOULEVARD

FLOWER FACADE

ECOSCAPE ESTATE

SALT PLANT REDEVELOPMENT

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PARN PATH THE FARM POINT ZERO

01 BLOSSOM BOULEVARD

GRADUATE STUDIO PROJECT

Project Location: Los Angeles, California

Project Type: Flower Market

Site Area: 19,500 sq ft

Built-up Area: 68,250 sq ft

SKILLS

AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, Ladybug, Lumion, Photoshop, InDesign

This project, set in Los Angeles’s vibrant flower district, was a collaborative effort aimed at integrating urban architecture with the area’s native plant species. The design features a multi-functional structure that includes workspaces, commercial areas, and labs, all interconnected through a series of ramps and footbridges. The centerpiece is the ‘green loop,’ a pathway that ties the structure together, encircling a central mini forest and emphasizing the harmony between built environments and nature. The project exemplifies thoughtful urban integration and innovative design.

Design Development

Truss structure

Green Loop Details

Truss Details

Structural Frame

Sectional model

Model in site

02 FLOWER FACADE

GRADUATE STUDIO PROJECT

Project Location: Los Angeles, California

Project Type: Facade Design

SKILLS

AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Photoshop, InDesign

The objective of this project was to draw inspiration from a local plant and replicate its natural patterns in a unique architectural facade. Inspired by the Monolena primuliflora, known for its triangular pods with intricate designs, these patterns were integrated across multiple levels of the facade. The design was further enhanced with a dynamic kinetic system.

This kinetic facade mirrors the natural behavior of flowering plants, with pods that bloom open to filter intense sunlight and close to reveal glass panels under milder light conditions. The continuous movement of these kinetic pods not only regulates light but also reinforces the connection between the building and its natural inspiration, creating a facade that is both functional and expressive of the plant’s essence.

Plant inspiration:

Window frame

Kinetic panel pod Pod opening upon increased sunlight

Components

Window frame replicating the pattern of the seed pods

Hollow openings to allow air circulation

Kinetic panels allowing controlled amount of sunlight into space Design Development

Monolena Primuliflora

Model Pictures

03 ECOSCAPE

ESTATE

GRADUATE STUDIO PROJECT

Project Location: Holyoke, MA

Project Type: Affordable Housing

Site Area: 37,073 sq ft

Built-up Area: 103,804 sq ft

SKILLS

AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Lumion, InDesign, Photoshop, Free-hand sketches

Situated in South Holyoke, the project encompasses a 37,073 sq ft area. More than just offering residents a dwelling, it fosters a genuine living experience. The designed spaces within the buildings are intended to cultivate a strong sense of community and belonging among the residents.

Despite falling into the affordable housing category, the project ensures an unparalleled experience for its residents and other users. With a focus on catering to low-income elderly individuals and families with young children, the project establishes a harmonious symbiotic relationship, where care and assistance flow seamlessly between community members.

In response to the solar orientation, all units are oriented south-west to maximize heat gains. The residential units wrap around the circulation zone to maximise rentable area. The circulation zone is designed as waves in an attempt to imitate the waves of the Holyoke dam and the former silk industries of Holyoke.

Vertical Zoning Horizontal Zoning: Ground Floor

Ground floor plan

Model images

04 SALT PLANT REDEVELOPMENT

FREELANCE PROJECT

Project Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Project Type: Redevelopment Project

Developers: Royal Salt ltd

Built-up Area: 653,908 sq ft

SKILLS

AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, Ladybug, Lumion

The existing plant factory has been relocated to a waterfront site, to facilitate port proximity for incoming vessels. The site chosen is an erstwhile cement plant at Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The development and proposals are considered within the eixsting warehouse with an area of 9,800 sq. m., split into two halves. The site has also been planned and developed aiding the comfort of function for salt production.

Case Study

This case study was conducted in the current operational unit of Royal Salt ltd. Arrangement of the packaging silos is in an L- shape with 10 units altogether (40 packaging units). The plant catered to 7 (28 PU) units initially and then to an addition of 3 (12 PU). Due to space constraints and ceiling limit, machinery is closely placed, creating undesireable angles for feeding pipes. This has been addressed by using horizontal screw conveyors and blenders.

The bucket elevator assigned to the latter 3 units for feeding, doesn’t recieve required flow of product due to the distance from the crusher and is thus fed by one of the silos to meet the requirements. The overall assembly of machinery makes up for the space constraint and ensures a smooth flow of process.

05 THE FARM

UNDERGRADUATE THESIS PROJECT

Project Location: Mira- Bhayandar, Mumbai

Project Type: Micro Housing Project

Site Area: 10,000 sq ft

Built-up Area: 103,804 sq ft

SKILLS

AutoCAD, Revit, Lumion, Photopshop, InDesign

Micro apartments are an effective solution to meet housing demands in dense urban areas. Thus, The Farm has been proposed to meet the requirements of the growing demands of Mumbai. The apartment complex is a simple expression of geomtry which shapes itself according to the climatic conditions. The form is tapered as the building goes higher, which creates interactive spaces at every floor. It also makes space for gardening and horticulture activities. The project consists of 4 towers of different types of apartments and delivers a total of 263 units.

Exploded Axonometric

Ground Floor Plan

Tower Base Plan

A- 18 sqm

Apartment B- 35 sqm

Apartment C- 45 sqm

With ceiling height of 4m, 2.4m window is provided with sil height of 0.3m, making it a juliet balcony. This design creates larger volume thus maximising area with minimum footprint. The window lets sufficient natural light and ventilation enter the space thus making it energy efficient.

This design creates a lofted bedroom space above kitchen and dining. This provides a private space of 19 sq. mt. Ceiling height of 4.1m creates larger volume thus making the space feel bigger than it is. With window of 2.8m, enough natural light and ventilation enter the space, thus, making it energy efficient.

This design of a duplex unit is made for couples and 2+1. Additional floor provides a private space.

Apartment

CONSTRUCTION

Mixed precast construction technique is used. Combination is of precast concrete with cast in-situ concrete. This is done as the area of the site falls under seismic zone 3 and above.

Structure is made of cast in-situ concrete whereas the wall panels and slabs are all pre-cast.

Connection between wall panel and column

Connection between pc floor panels and pc beam

Fixed using bolts

These spaces are later grouted

Pc column of 300 x 300 mm is used

Two way pc beam connector

Connection between wall panels and floor panel

Connection between two pc beams and pc column

A single unit of 18 sqm uses 6 pc wall panels of size 1.9m x 3.5m, 2 pc walll panels of size 2.4m x 3.5m, 3 pc wall panels of 1m x 3.5m, and 3 slabs of 2.8m x 1.9m each

06 PARN PATH

UNDERGRADUATE STUDO PROJECT

Project Location: Yana, Karnataka

Project Type: Eco Resort

Site Area: 153,340 sq ft

SKILLS

AutoCAD, SketchUp, Twinmotion, Lumion, Photoshop, InDesign

Parn Path, which literally translates to ‘Green way of Life’, is an exculsive resort that has been proposed on the forest land of Yana to promote eco- tourism in the town by providing a luxury housing to the adventurous tourists that come to explore the land of rocks, caves and temples. This project focuses on a reduced built area to minimize activities in built spaces and encourage those in open spaces. The maximum capacity of the resort is 50 at present and has a scope for further phase developments.

Site Plan

1- Executive cottages

2- Deluxe cottages

3- Studio cottages

4- Hotel Administration

5- Restaurant

6- Spa

7- Pond

8- Garden

9- Arecanut Plantation

10- Water Stream

11- Parking

Design Proposal

This site of 3.52 acres is placed amidst the forest lands of Yana, which is famous for its tourist sites such as the Yana caves and temples. This forest resort is proposed as a mean to increase tourim and enhance experience of the users where they can unwind after a long day of adventure. The current proposal caters to the anticipated number of 50 users. However, there is a scope for expansion of the resort, if and when required.

Site Section

Bird’s Eye View

07 POINT ZERO

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIO PROJECT

Project Location: Mangalore, Karnataka

Project Type: Adaptive Reuse Project

Site Area: 32,000 sq ft

Built-up Area: 18,000 sq ft

SKILLS

AutoCAD, Revit, Lumion, Photoshop, InDesign, Free-hand sketches

It is said that the greenest buildings are those that are already built. The built spaces were part of a palace 400 years ago and was converted to a DC office in the 20th century. Conserving the rich history and heritage of the city of Mangalore, Point Zero, located in the heart of the city, aims to be a project that helps people pause and unwind in the fast paced lives of people today. The cumulation of built and open spaces are now being reused for multiple purposes including library, museum and restaurants.

There are 5 main pockets. The entrance is a flexible space which allows gathering and leads to the park, spillout space for educational buildings and spillout for restaurants. It is connected to the clubouse pocket via bridge. The contours have ben used to our advantange, creating maximum transparency. Natural contours have been used to create the OAT.

The path that leads to the clubhouse also runs along natural contours giving us a 5m difference from the starting point, which has been used to create two levels of parking.

1- Library

2- Art Gallery

3- Museum+ Workshops

4- Cafe

5- OAT

6- Souvenir store

7- Restaurant

8- Book Kiosk

9- Permanent vendors

10- Temporary vendors

11- Kiosk zone

12- Children’s sensory Park