Anjali Anand
Selected Works 2024 Bachelor of Architecture- Tulane University
Anjali Anand
2009 Broadway Street. New Orleans, LA 70118 aanand2@tulane.edu 301-310-3996
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Morris Adjmi Architects, New York, NY — Architectural Intern
Tulane School Of Architecture
SUMMER 2023
-Worked on MA’s Planning Handbook for Residential Typologies
New Orleans, LA
-Produced drawings for client marketing and worked on construction administration for a
B. Arch.
residential project
GRADUATION YEAR: 2024
Atmosphere Design Group LLC, Valhalla, NY — Architectural Intern SUMMER 2022
Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia
-Drafted construction documents for the Khaite flagship store in Soho
Barcelona, Spain
-Kept records of site visits and client meetings
B. Arch. (4th Year)
-Drafted survey drawings for a number of luxury retail spaces
SEMESTER: Fall 2022
Margaret Carroll Interiors, Bethesda, MD — Design Intern SUMMER 2021
Winston Churchill High School
-Kept records of site visits and client meetings
Potomac, MD
-Documented progress on residential projects
GRADUATION YEAR: 2019
National Organization for Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) Tulane University Chapter— Co-President
Pratt Institute Summer PreCollege Program
FALL 2019 - SPRING 2023
Brooklyn, NY
-Served as treasurer from 2020-2021, Vice President in 2022
SUMMER 2018
-Co-wrote the NOMAS TU Demands for the Tulane School of Architecture
CONCENTRATION: Art and Design Discovery (Fine Arts and Industrial
TuSA Task Force for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Tulane University — Student Representative
Design)
alongside faculty, staff, and alumni
University of Maryland, Young Scholars Summer Program
-Co-created a report on Tulane School of Architecture’s data on inclusion
College Park, MD
FALL 2020 - SPRING 2021
-One of three undergraduate architecture students chosen to serve on the EDI committee
SUMMER 2017
National Building Museum, Washington, D.C. — Student Volunteer
Introduction to Architecture
FALL 2017 - SPRING 2019
-Served on Teen Council with others interested in museums, architecture, and design to
SKILLS
coordinate teen programming -Designed and built seating solutions for NBM with peers under the mentorship of DC
Proficient in: AutoCAD, Rhino,
area design professionals
Grasshopper, Adobe Suite, V-Ray, Revit, Enscape, Microsoft Suite,
Artworks Fine Art Studio, Bethesda, MD — Teacher SUMMER 2018 - SUMMER 2021
Bluebeam
Contents
Living in Water
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Corridors as Urban Rivers
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Tensile Connections
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Cascade
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Active Urbanity
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Collective Courtyards
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3 Houses
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Jefferson Island
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Professional Work
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Parametric Exploration
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Fall 2023
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Fall 2022
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Fall 2021
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Fall 2020
Summer 2023
Fall 2023
Living in Water A Proposed Extension to the Therme Vals
Appropriation and Modification: Mintz Global Research Studio Professor Wendy Redfield Fall 2023 My proposed extension to Peter Zumthor’s iconic baths stemmed from the failures of the Morphosis Tower proposal for the small town of Vals, Switzerland. After extensive site research in Vals, research on contemporary and vernacular Swiss construction practices and investigating the programmatic needs of the town, I decided to build on the success of the baths as an exercise of appropriation and modification. My design serves as a poetic subversion of Zumthor’s methods while maintaining a close relationship with Swiss architectural practice. I chose to juxtapose Zumthor’s incorporation of meandering cavernous spaces by exposing and celebrating the water of Vals and letting the public into closed spaces with concentrated visual and auditory stimuli. Materiality was incredibly important in the experience of space as the reflections of steel add depth to the sacred process of bathing, while the use of Vals stone as a base grounds visitors in the earth. In the extension, one building serves as an elevated bathhouse while the other is used as a meditation chamber.
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Lateral Section Perspective
View of Meditation Chamber
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View From Elevated Bath
Longitudinal Section Through Elevated Bath
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Axon
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Plan Elevated Bath
Plan Therme Vals Interior Baths
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Approach to Elevated Bath Entrance
Photomontage with Site Context Wall Section of Therme Vals
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Corridors as Urban Rivers The Intersection of Flooding Mitigation Strategies and Public Space
Addis Ababa River City: Mintz Global Research Studio Professor Ruben Garcia Spring 2023 My proposed intervention mitigates issues relating to climate and infrastructure in a dense urban area in the Upper Kebena region of Addis Ababa. The main challenges I chose to address through this proposal are urban flooding, a lack of adequate public space, and water pollution due to a lack in drainage infrastructure. The specific site I have chosen spans the width between the Bantyketu River and the Kebena River and the length of Algeria Street. The shift in topography along Algeria street is a strong contributor to the urban flooding problem, especially during the rainy season. To combat this issue, I have proposed a masterplan that lessens urban flooding through the implementation of a more pedestrian-friendly green boulevard with the extension of green and blue streets that channel, clean and absorb moving water. This masterplan consists of three main strategies (water filtration pavilions, arterial pathways, passive green and blue interventions).
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Site Axon of Main Intervention
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Site Images Hierarchical Road Map
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Boulevard Section
Typical Street Plan
Bio-Swale Section
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Water Movement Map
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Masterplan Diagram
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Tensile Connections A Parametric Study in the Urban Context
Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia: Future Cities Studio Professor Oana Taut Fall 2022 Tensile Connections was an exercise in computational and parametric design. Our main goal was to take a design element from a precedent and use this element to inform a new design created algorithmically. Our precedent was Eero Saarinen’s Ingalls Rink. From the Ingalls Rink, we derived our own algorithm based on the building’s points of tensile connection. We then took this algorithm and applied it to our site in Barcelona (Vallcarca y los Penitentes), as well as to programs designated to mitigate challenges in the neighborhood. There were certain site conditions that made it difficult to design, such as steep and angled topography. Due to these conditions, we completed a number of optimization processes computationally. Partners: Avery Moultrie Mason Bechtold Jimmy Casey
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Site Axon
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topography topography topography TOPOGRAPHY topography
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place columns
circulation circulation circulation
define circulation between spaces
tensile connections
place catenary curve between perimeter columns to closest interspatial column
canopy
connect perimeter columns and interspatial columns to realize canopy structure
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connect and interspatial place perimeter column baseperimeter points thatcolumns will maximize canopy coverage columns to realize canopy structure
place columns circulation CIRCULATION
find path with lowest slope and shortest length
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interspatial interspatial interspatial connections connections connections
program program program connections connections connections define define circulation circulation definebetween circulation between spaces between spaces spaces PROGRAM CONNECTIONS define circulation between spaces program connections
tensileconnections connections interspatial TENSILE CONNECTIONS
place catenary curve between perimeter columns to closest interspatial column
canopy column base points CANOPY
Additional Views and Model
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Cascade Urban Connections Through Interstitial Space
Third Year Integrated Studio Professor Matt DeCotiis Spring 2022 Located in New Orleans’ Central Business District, the Cascade Offices offer flexible, dynamic spaces for both private employees and the general public. The design is mixed-use, with retail spaces situated on the first floor, and a variety of workspaces above. The connection between public and private is best exemplified through the use of the tiered, shared plaza. The platforms act as an extension of the building’s form, slowly stepping down with each terrace. Each platform has a different programmatic use, whether it be transitional, for leisure, or for gathering. These platforms are punctured with skylights to offer strong wells of light below. The colonnade in the public plaza transitions into the building, creating a grid within. This grid acts as an organizational tool for the interior. It remains regular, only interrupted by the offset double- height event and special spaces. The materiality and framework of the louvered facade is dictated by the layout and program of the interior.
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Office Interior Perspective
Longitudinal Elevation S. Rampart St.
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Massing Diagrams
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Floor Plan Level 2
Facade Detail Section
Wall Section
View of Workspace
View Under Platforms
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Active Urbanity Kansas City Masterplan and Cultural Center
Urban Scenario Studio Professor Sonsoles Vela Fall 2021 The first phase of our Urban Design Studio was the creation of an urban masterplan for Kansas City. Our objectives were to reintroduce eight low density downtown blocks into the urban fabric and create green space as an amenity and connector for two very different neighborhoods. We aimed to achieve this by creating a superblock system with pedestrian streets and by establishing communal activator spaces based on programs such as cuisine, innovation and creation, culture, networking, play, and the arts. With Kurokawa’s Agricultural City as our precedent, we chose to densify our site with circulation both at the street level and above. The design of the Active Urbanity Cultural Center is based on its relationship with the existing masterplan. Its interior organization and program is linked to the masterplan’s emphasis on indoor outdoor activator spaces and the use and subversion of a grid system. Its facade consists of strategically placed louvers that act as an envelope, disguising the voids within. The ground condition is meant to mimic the feeling of walking through a forest of columns, with most of the program located below ground (in the sunken lobby), or above. Partner (Masterplan): Avery Moultrie
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Masterplan Axon
Main Boulevard
Elevated Walkway
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Cultural Center Axon
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Grid
Gradient
Peripheral Voids
Floorplan Level 2
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Collective Courtyards Revitalizing Interpersonal Connection through Communal Space
Second Year Housing Studio Professor Carrie Norman Spring 2021 Located in a residential neighborhood in New Orleans, this project serves a community of artists and creatives. This multi-generational group of residents inhabits three main buildings as well as a series of collective courtyards. Each of these courtyards serves a different purpose, including recreation, tranquility, eating, gathering, and leisure. The buildings have more public spaces on the streets’ edge, and more intimate collective spaces within the intersections of these courtyards. The facade system was specifically designed with the unit aggregation in mind and with a focus on different apertures for public and private purposes. The ground level is highly porous, allowing for flexible use of outdoor spaces under each building and free movement between themed courtyards.
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Site Axon
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Ground Floor Site Plan
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Facade Diagram
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3 Houses Explorations in Residential Design
Second Year Housing Studio Professor Carrie Norman Spring 2021 To better familiarize ourselves with residential layout design, we were asked to complete three exercises at the beginning of the housing studio. We were challenged to design three different homes, each differentiated by their parameters. The first was the horizontal house, with a size constraint of 1200 sq. ft. My design places emphasis on porosity. Functions of different courtyards are a main focus of the design, whether they be private, public, transitional, dense with vegetation, or open and flexible. Each room within the horizontal house flows into the other with a grid-based organization. The vertical house had the same size constraint but with an added constraint of a footprint measuring a maximum of 240 sq. ft. The house consists of dining and communal spaces on the upper floors with a small light filled courtyard. This courtyard serves as a spatial anchor, aligning with the service functions of each floor. The stairs hug this service core. Mirroring this, vegetation hugs each floor on the opposite side, with windows allowing easy access. For the last exercise, the design intent of the sectional house was to extrude living spaces from a bar of service spaces at the back of the house. In addition to the living spaces courtyards, gardens, and balconies are carved between the masses. These extrusions of living space are staggered in height, allowing many views from level to level.
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Horizontal House Plan and Section
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Vertical House
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Sectional House
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Jefferson Island Museum and Research Center
Second Year Site Studio Professor Judith Kinnard Fall 2020 Located on the peninsula of Jefferson Island, this museum and research center sits on the perimeter of Lake Peigneur. The museum is dedicated to mining and the historical drilling incident that deepened the lake considerably. The museum is meant to step down with the elevation of the land to create the feeling of descending into a mine. The lowest floor serves as a tunnel that leads out into a sunken courtyard that sits in the water. As one descends into the water, they are simultaneously educated on the history of the island and are able to physically change their vantage points, further immersing themselves into the museums’s content.
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Longitudinal Section
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Lateral Section
Exhibition Level Floorplan
Tunnel & Courtyard Level Floorplan
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Landscape v. Hardscape Map
Site Plan
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Professional Work Massing Typologies and Code Research & Art Services Morris Adjmi Architects Summer 2023
During my summer internship at Morris Adjmi Architects, I was able to gain experience in a number of areas, from physically modeling early iterations of a project to construction administration. One of the most informative and educational projects I worked on was the development of MA’s Planning Handbook for Residential Typologies. To create these pages, I did extensive research and conducted mathematical analysis on program areas of selected MA buildings varying in size. I condensed this information into spreads for internal use when architects and designers are determining initial layouts. Additionally, I researched code necessary for the development of front of house and back of house spaces of residential buildings. The following images represent spreads that I created for the handbook. Throughout the summer, I also worked with MA’s Art Services Director to iterate through different mural ideas for a lobby renovation. I created a physical model to aid with the decision-making process. This project was special to me as I was able to apply my expertise in art to new professional experiences in architecture.
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Massing Typologies
'T' Shaped
Bar
'C' Shaped
Courtyard
Infill
'L' Shaped
Point
'C' Typology
6' (5'2")
28'-32'
28'-32'
28'-32'
28'-32'
50'
20'-25' 60'-70'
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Mailroom Min. From Wall (NYC)
A typical mailroom is designed to be functional, inhabitable, and code compliant. The design and locations of mailboxes are heavily regulated. Mailrooms must comply with, the United States Postal Service 4C guidelines (STD-4C), the Postal Operations Manual, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Housing Act (FHA), ANSI 117.1, and the International Building Code (IBC). Mailrooms also must comply with local amendments. For example, in New York City, mailboxes must be located at least 12” from the wall. Other important elements of a mailroom include lighting and shelves. Larger mailrooms may include tables and seating.
Module Length 12”W x 15”D x 3”H 12 Units for Every Module
Module Depth
Min. Parcel Locker (Optional)
Elements 1. Module (mailboxes)
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2. Shelf 3. Seating/ Furniture (optional)
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4. ADA Turning Clearance
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USPS (STD-4C) 13 Modules (156 Units)
NYC HPD (Div. 10 Section 10B)
(24 Units/ 5 Linear ft.)
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
FOH Program Areas Unit Range
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Total SF
Lounge/ Seating
Mailroom
FOH Storage
Core Circulation
# of Elevators
0-139
1,450 SF
700 SF
150 SF
150 SF
450 SF
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140-299
2,250 SF
1,000 SF
300 SF
350 SF
600 SF
2-3
300-449
3300 SF
1,250 SF
600 SF
650 SF
800 SF
3-4
450-600
3,800 SF
1,500 SF
750 SF
750 SF
800 + SF
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Lobby Overview The lobby is an important component of a residential building because it acts as a buffer between the public and the private. It is typically located adjacent to the street, allowing easy pedestrian and vehicle access. Within the lobby, the first place one enters is reception. In some buildings, reception spaces are more functional and are used only as a transition space leading to a circulation core. However, a reception space can also be used as a lounge for residents to congregate and as a waiting area for visitors. Package rooms are typically located close to the reception desk. The size of each package room is dependent on the type of storage (i.e., food, carts, large packages). Mailrooms are typically located near the elevator lobby. Fundamental circulation elements include elevators and one stairway. According to Section 1006 of the International Building Code (IBC), at least one means of egress is required in the lobby.
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1. Lounge
5. Cart Storage
2. Circulation Vestibule
6. Food Storage
3. Circulation Core
7. Package Room
4. Mailroom
8. Package Room (Large)
Physical Model for Mural (Art Services)
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Parametric Exploration Computational Practices Translated from 2-D to 3-D
Advanced Digital Media Professor Adam Marcus Fall 2023 The trajectory of my Advanced Digital Media project was based on a set of parameters that built upon each other. Our first exercise was a simple iteration of layered shapes based on a self determined rule set. Through computational softwares like Grasshopper, I utilized this rule set to bring these iterations into 3D. I was then able to experiement with different modes of digitial representation and create variation through the projection of pattern. The last element of the project was the creation of a physical manifestation of my 3D field drawings. This physical model incuded over 200 pieces of different sizes, varying in height, opacity, and depth.
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Anjali Anand aanand2@tulane.edu 301-310-3996