Master of Architecture Portfolio - Archi Shah

Archi Shah

ARCHITECT

Master’s in Architecture graduate with 2 years of work experience and 7 years of academics in Architecture. Skilled in designing High Rise residental , Commercial , Instititional and inclusivity projects such as designing accessibile spaces for disabled. Experience in designinig Bridges and museums. With strong skills in design, project management , and team collaboration , seeking challenging opportunities to apply my knowledge and experience in Architecture Industry

Atlanta , GA

+1 4708440299

ashah667@gatech.edu

linkedin.com/in/archishah98/ arch-hive.com/ArchiShah

SKILLS

CAD

Revit

Rhino 3D

Grasshopper

Sketchup

Illustrator

Photoshop

Indesign

Lumion

Vray

Enscape

3ds Max

Bluebeam Revu

Detail- oriented

Client relations

ADA codes & design

Collaboration

Hand Drafting

COMPETITIONS

Westside Connectivity Bridge in Georgia Tech

WORK EXPERIENCE

Atlanta , GA | May 2022 - Present | Part time

• Collaborated with Praxis3 to create construction drawings compliant with local building codes and ADA codes for Centennial Yards, a $5B mixed-use project in Atlanta.

• Facilitated critical institutional projects for Cobb and Clayton County School District clients totaling $1.2M of budget for 3 schools, approved within 2 months of timelines.

• Produced detailed design specifications & 12 color boards within one month period for the Department of Juvelin Justice of Georgia for a Medical school project.

• Collaborated with clients and contractors to efficiently manage submittals , project schedule and change orders for the Adaptive reuse projects.

• Successfully transitioned from an intern to a part-time employee due to exceptional performance and contribution to various projects.

New York City, NY | March 2022 | Full time

• Designed and produced 15+ iterations and layouts of Interior elements illustrating clarity and colour accuracy, for Judy Shaft Honors College USF.

• Collaborated with experienced architects to create photorealistic 2D visualisations of Judy Shaft Honors College USF.

• Demonstrated strong work ethic and impactful contributions during internship, leading to an extension.

Atlanta , GA | Nov 2021 - May 2022 | Part time

• Delivered detailed technical analysis and review of existing buildings of the campus ensuring complete compliance with ADA laws, enhanced accessiblity for disabled to buildings by 35%

• Collaborated with contractors and stakeholders and provided improvement guidelines for new building projects and implemented strategies that increased accessibility.

Ahmedabad, India | Nov 2019 - April 2020 | Full time

• Produced design & technical drawings for high-rise residential and commercial projects.

• Delivered presentations at conferences that resulted in 10 new business relationships

EDUCATION

Atlanta, GA | Aug. 2021 - May 2023

Master’s in Architecture

GPA 3.4/4

Ahmedabad , India | Aug. 2016 - June 2021

Bachelor’s in Architecture

Accessibility for Disabled in Railway Terminals

GPA 7.8/10

SINE WAV E

WESTSIDE BRIDGE CONNECTIVITY

COLLEGE

Georgia Institute of Technology

LOCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology , Atlanta, GA

MODULE

Graduate Advance studio 2

The proposed bridge design connects the heart of the Georgia Tech campus to the Westside community in Atlanta. The design features a safe passage from the student center, spanning over train tracks and reaching North Avenue’s Science Square. It was created through a collaboration between architects and civil engineers, taking into consideration structural details, cost estimation, and material quantity. The bridge is made of steel with a concrete deck and has been designed to showcase a sine wave pattern in both its plan and elevation. The sine wave deck seamlessly integrates with the sine wave steel structure and shows a smooth continuity between short span and long span structure.

INSTRUCTOR

Prof. Daniel Baerlecken | Jim Case | Lauren Stewart

TEAM Akhil Manikala

Physical model made with Steel material

Hammock

Short Span

Hammock

Green space

showing

Top view of bridge structure

Top view of bridge with deck

STRUCTURE ANALYSIS

Physical Model Material- Steel

Live Load analysis Stregth ratio analysis

CENTENNIAL YARDS

ARCHITECTURE FIRM

J.W.Robinson & Associates

LOCATION

Atlanta, GA

CLIENT

CIM Group

HIGH RISE MIXED USE IN COLLABORATION WITH Praxis3

VISUALIZATIONS

Praxis3

The Centennial Yards project is a multi-faceted development with a budget of $5 Billion. It features a 4-storey residential and retail building located at 88 Elliot St. in downtown Atlanta. The proposed new structure on the 1.09acre site includes retail space and restaurants on the ground floor, 26 on-site surface parking spaces will be located under and behind building. The second and third floors are fully residential, with fourth floor consisting of additional residential units and ample space for a roof terrace and deck accessible to both residents and guests. The residential portions will contain 31 one-bedroom units and 18 two-bedroom residential units. It also includes housing units for the disabled people. Upon completion, the Centennial Yards development will feature up to 12 million square feet across a mix of offices, retail, apartments, and hotels that will rebuild and reconnect forty underutilized acres.

Roles : SD , DD , CD of Residential Units , Interior Designing of Building

UNTAGGED STUD PARTITIONS ARE W030 (TYP).

UNTAGGED MASONRY PARTITIONS ARE W180 (TYP).

DIMENSIONS ARE TO FACE OF STUD OR MASONRY UNO.

GWB & STUD PARTITION

CMU PARTITION

1 HR RATING

2 HR RATING

Axon Elliot St.

Axon Railyard

Bathroom Type

6 Kitchen Type A2-Elevation 02 A2-Elevation 01

Bathroom Type B1-HC

Bathroom Type B1-HC

1

BUOYANCY

CHANGING FORM BY FORCE

COLLEGE

Georgia Institute of Technology

LOCATION

Mayersville , Mississippi

Friday, January 27, 2023 6:25 PM

Friday, January 27, 2023 6:25 PM

INSTRUCTOR

Prof. Heather Potts

MODULE

Portman Design Studio

The proposed multi-family home of 1500 square feet is located in the Delta region of Mississippi, near the town of Mayersville with a population of approximately 450 people. Designed to withstand periodic flooding and irregular weather events, the building incorporates Amphibious Architecture and is constructed using mass timber. With its innovative design, the building transforms itself during floods, taking advantage of the floatation principle to allow the buoyant forces generated by the floodwaters to elevate a portion of the ground floor to the first floor, creating a new layout for the home. Additionally, the roof dormer opens up into an elevated walkway which are connected with each other connecting to a healthcare facility and flood rescue homes and support mobility during floods.

Roof dormer opens Platform moves up

Buoyant force

Buoyancy blocks

Guidance poles

Roof

DRY TIME

DRY TIME

Living

Kitchen

JUDY GENSHAFT HONORS COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

ARCHITECTURE FIRM

Morphosis , NY

LOCATION

Tampa ,Florida

CLIENT

University of South Florida

VISUALIZATIONS

Morphosis

MENTOR

Edmund Kwong

The Judy Genshaft building is an 86,845 square foot educational facility situated on 3.2 acres within the University of South Florida campus. The building is the first dedicated home for the Honors College, bringing together students, faculty, and administration from various departments across the university. The facility is designed to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and interaction, with classrooms, offices, and study spaces arranged around a central atrium and skylight. The building features a variety of amenities including classrooms, study areas, offices for faculty, advisors, administrators, and scholarship programs, event space, a computer lab, performance and creative spaces, a café, and an art and food studio. The café at the ground floor is expected to be a hub for campus life

Roles : Interior construction and designing , Graphic Wall designing.

Plan showing the

Graphic wall

Graphic wall

3- Dimensional structure

WOOD PANEL DETAIL

WOOD LATTICE ASSEMBLY

SLIP JOINT DETAIL

Interior view of Honors college

Interior Structure detail

Wood cladding Mock-up model

Structural Mock-up model

SABARMATI HIGH SPEED RAIL TERMINAL CIRCULATION NETWORK SHAPES TERMINAL

COLLEGE

Institute of Architecture, Nirma University

LOCATION

Ahmedabad , India

INSTRUCTOR

Prof. Viren Shah | Falguni Goghari | Sujan Umaraniya

MODULE

Undergraduate Design Thesis

The program is focused on the redevelopment of the Sabarmati conventional station and the development of the upcoming High-Speed Rail (HSR) terminal. The terminal is designed as a unified facility that will serve both conventional and high-speed rail platforms. It will function as a transportation hub, providing access to conventional rail, high-speed rail, metro, local buses, and taxis. The station’s design incorporates materials such as glass, transparent polycarbonate elements, perforated steel, and concrete to create a modern and airy atmosphere. These materials give the station a contemporary expression while also lending a sense of lightness to its overall design.

Roof Cafe , organic farming , solar panels , cycle stands

Third High speed rail platform and concourse

Second Public space entry to the terminal Atrium

First conventional Rail concourse area

Ground conventional Rail platform

High Speed Rail platform

Conventional platform

Circulation Path shapes the Terminal

Atrium (waiting area)

ROOF - Green connector which unifies different modes of transport

Transport Hub - concourse area , hotel , shops , parking

Bus station

Metro station

Local Bus station

station

conventional Rail concourse ramp leading down to Platforms

vehicular circulation track (parking , drop off , pickup)

Elliptical form of the Terminal allows for a simple and straightforward operational mode: it provides good circulation conditions to vehicles, and it offers travellers the most direct route to waiting rooms and platforms.

High speed rail concourse

Physical model Physical model

SOPE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INSTITUTIONAL

ARCHITECTURE FIRM

J.W. Robinson & Associates

LOCATION

Marietta, GA

CLIENT Cobb County School District

MENTOR

Ar. Chela Bourne

The proposed gymnasium building is an addition to the existing school and will serve as a space for various sports activities, including basketball, yoga, aerobics, and more. The gymnasium will also function as a multipurpose hall for various events and activities. The building features brick cladding on concrete, which is in keeping with the design and style of the other buildings within the school. The current school building measures 118,318 square feet, while the new gymnasium will add an additional 12,017 square feet of space.

Roles: DD , CD , Renderings , Submittals

UNTAGGED STUD PARTITIONS ARE W030 (TYP).

UNTAGGED MASONRY PARTITIONS ARE W180 (TYP).

DIMENSIONS ARE TO FACE OF STUD OR MASONRY UNO.

GWB & STUD PARTITION

CMU PARTITION

1 HR RATING

2 HR RATING

COLLEGE Georgia Institute of Technology

LOCATION

Bellwood Quarry , Atlanta , GA

EARTH RECORDER

INSTRUCTOR Prof. Michael Gamble

MODULE Graduate Advance Studio

The Museum of Indian Traditions is a place where visitors can immerse themselves in Indian culture, including festivals, languages, music, dance, and cuisine. The goal of the collectionis to maintain and pass on the authentic history and cultural heritage of India, spanning past, present, and future. The museum is located in a hilly area with an interesting topography.The Bellwood Quarry is a 100-year-old depression in the landscape located near the Beltline in northwest Atlanta. It was previously used as a granite extraction site and a prison labor camp. The proposed building will be constructed by carving out granite.Location consists of many hills which forms an interesting topography the area.

Cut-out in the Rock for Recorder

ARCHITECTURE FIRM

Apurva Amin Architects

LOCATION

Ahmedabad , India

NORTHVIEW

HIGH RISE RESIDENTIAL

CLIENT S.V. Construction

SV Northview is a multi-unit development spread over 0.60 acres and consisting of 7 floors, offering a range of 3Bedroom apartments with varying sizes. Each unit boasts a super built-up area of 1,665 square feet with a total of 28 units.The property has been meticulously planned to provide ventilated units.

Roles : SD , DD , CD , Rendering

ARYAN WORKSPACE 3 COMMERCIAL

ARCHITECTURE FIRM

Apurva Amin Architects LOCATION

Ahmedabad , India

Aryan Workspace is a modern commercial building that offers a dynamic and productive office spaces. Spread over 1.02 acres, the building features 55 fully functional office spaces designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses. With its striking 6-story design, the building offers convenient parking with 4 levels Each office unit in Aryan Workspace measures 2000 square feet.

Responsibilities: DD , CD , Rendering

ON SITE ACTUALS

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

VALENCIA LAVISH RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY

ARCHITECTURE FIRM

Apurva Amin Architects

LOCATION

Palanpur , India

Valencia Lavish is a luxurious residential development that offers 87 spacious 3-bedroom units. Designed with comfort in mind, each unit is spread over two floors.The project is comprised of three different categories of units: executive villas, premium villas, and deluxe villas. The executive villas, of which there are 16, offer a built-up area of 53 square meters. The premium villas, with a total of 28 units, boast a generous 134 square meter built-up area .Finally, the 43 deluxe villas offer a spacious 115 square meter built-up area.

Roles : SD , DD , CD , Interior designing

Front Gate Plan

Front Gate Elevation

Front Gate Details

Front Gate section

THE TERRACE HOUSE AN I NTERACTIVE RESIDENCE

COLLEGE Institute of Architecture ,Nirma University

LOCATION

Banaras, India

INSTRUCTOR

Prof. Khushnu Hoof | Deval Gandhi

MODULE

Undergraduate Housing Studio

The proposed building is located in Banaras, near the banks of the river Ganges, at a distance of 700 meters. Designed as an interactive residence, it features stepped terraces that encourage social interaction among the residents. The staircase serves as the connecting element between each unit of the housing complex, and the design incorporates technology, design, and functionality to create a dynamic and interactive living environment.The cantilevered parts of the residence provide shaded outdoor public spaces between two housing clusters. To address parking and domestic animal issues in the area, the building’s foundation is elevated 3M. This unique design promises to offer a truly engaging living experience.

Overhangs created by staicase

Houses connected through the landings of the staicase

A shaded public space under the units

Windows and Balconies shaded by the unit cantilevered above it.

Stairs connecting the two clusters.

Overlooking stepped terraces for each unit Balconies shaded by the cantilevered part of the above unit.

Shaded space formed between the clusters.

Staircase binds all the units together to make a single cluster

INTERACTION OF PEOPLE THROUGH TERRACES

Large unit : 110 sq.m

Medium unit : 78 sq.m

Small unit : 45 sq.m.

Entrance to the raised plinth

Amphitheater

sand area for children

1 cluster 7 units: 1 large 3 medium 3 small

Shaded area cluster for

2 clusters arranged 14 units

Fourth floor - 2 small units

Raised plinth car parking on ground level area of for sitting

Third floor - 2 medium units

Overlooking terraces

Second floor - 1 medium, 1 small unit

Ground floor - 1 large unit

Second Floor plan

First floor services plan

Second floor services plan

Third floor services plan duct

Fourth floor services plan

Overlapping of the service areas vertically for the ease of servicing in this cantilevered structure

services

WALKABLE NEIGHBOURHOOD PARAMETRIC URBAN

COLLEGE

Institute of Architecture, Nirma University

LOCATION

Ashram road, Ahmedabad , India

INSTRUCTOR

Prof.

Arpi Maheshwari | Radhika Amin |

Dhaval Chauhan

MODULE

Undergraduate Housing Studio

The proposed project explores walkability as a substitute fortraditional urban mobility. It employs a parametric approach to urban design, which means that the roads and buildings are designed to make the neighborhood accessible by foot. The parametric design process generates multiple options for road layouts and selects the one that provides the shortest route from one point to another. For the buildings, the design links them through elevated walkways, ensuring the shortest and most visually appealing route between two points.

Road Network Psuedocodes

bus stops catering houses on the primary road (walkable radius of 250 m)

AMTS bus stops catering houses on the primary road (walkable radius of 250 m)

Psuedocodes

Road Network

32 feet ring road Gandhi Ashram R.T.O 32 feet ring road Ashram Circle 32 feet ring road Ashram R.T.O Circle 32 feet ring road Gandhi Ashram R.T.O Circle

BRTS bus stops catering houses on the primary road (walkable radius of 250 m)

BRTS bus stops catering houses (walkable radius of 250 m)

Psuedocodes 32 feet

water stream and bus stops are retained.

Circles of 250 m radius are made from the existing bus stops.

catering houses only on the primary road (walkable radius of 250 m)

Neighbourhood

Psuedocodes Priyanshi, Kavisha, Archi, Vishrut Walkable Neighbourhood 7

The existing water stream and bus stops are retained. Circles

stream and bus stops are retained. Circles of 250 m radius are made from the existing bus stops. Shuttle stops are marked at the intersection points which are more than 200m apart shuttle stops to form secondary roads. Shuttle stops are added where the distance between two stops is more than 250m R.T.O Circle

Shuttle stops are marked at the intersection points which are more than 200m apart shuttle stops to form secondary roads.

Connect all the shuttle stops to form the secondary roads.

Shops catering houses only on the primary road (walkable radius of 250 m)

Connect all the shuttle stops to form the secondary roads.

Community spaces concentrated site. (walkable radius of 250

Priyanshi, Kavisha, Archi, Vishrut

Priyanshi, Walkable Neighbourhood

Shuttle stops are added where the distance between two stops is more than 250m

Neighbourhood 7

Priyanshi, Kavisha, Archi, Vishrut Walkable Neighbourhood 13 Residential Buildings Commercial and Institutional Buildings 50% Of the total site area i.e. 725,000 sq. m. 20% Of the total site area i.e. 290,000 sq. m. High Density : 120 people Medium Density : 80 people Low Density : 40 people High Density : 190 people Medium Density : 140 people Low Density : 90 people Density Distribution Priyanshi, Kavisha, Archi, Vishrut Walkable Neighbourhood 13 Residential Buildings Commercial and Institutional Buildings 50% Of the total site area i.e. 725,000 sq. m. 20% Of the total site area i.e. 290,000 sq. m. High Density : 120 people Medium Density : 80 people Low Density : 40 people High Density : 190 people Medium Density : 140 people Low Density : 90 people Density Distribution WALKABLE NEIGHBOURHOOD| B.Arch Semester 7| Fall 2019 79

Priyanshi, Kavisha, Archi, Vishrut Neighbourhood 7 32 feet 32 feet ring road Ashram

1. Make a plot of size 42 m x 42 m.

7. A pathway is created between the 2 points.8. The cells which are not used as pathway are used as built form.

7. A pathway is created between the 2 points.8. The cells which are not used as pathway are used as built form.

2. Leave a boundary of 4 m on all sides.3. Insert a grid of 4 m x 4 m in the remaining plot.

9. The built form is extruded 3 m to create space.

4. Select 5 cells near the boundary of the plot which will be the access points.

9. The built form is extruded 3 m to create space.

7. A pathway is created between the 2 points.8. The cells which are not used as pathway are used as built form.

9. The

4. Select 5 cells near the boundary of the plot which will be the access points.

5. Join any 2 points to create a path.

6. Create shortest walk between the 2 selected points.

the 2 points.

the 2 points.8. The cells which are not used as pathway are used as built form.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING PSEUDO CODES GENERATIONS

8. The cells which are not used as pathway are used as built form.

10. Move the walkway 1.5 m in Z direction so that mezzanines are created to increase interactivity.

11. Move the floor plate in Z- direction.

12. Select one cell from the plane.

11. Move the floor plate in Z- direction.

12. Select

13.

10. Move the walkway 1.5 m in Z direction so that mezzanines are created to increase interactivity.

Morphology Commercial - Generation 1

9. The built form is extruded 3 m to create space. direction to increase

Priyanshi, Kavisha, Archi, Vishrut Walkable Neighbourhood 24

11. Move the floor plate in Z- direction. 12. Select one cell from the plane.

11. Move the floor plate in Z- direction. 12. Select one cell from the plane.

9. The built form is extruded 3 m to create space. direction increase

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Priyanshi, Kavisha, Archi, Vishrut 25

VIEWS

10. Move the walkway 1.5 m in Z direction so that mezzanines are created to increase interactivity.

11. Move the floor plate in Z- direction.

12. Select one cell from the plane.

selected

Priyanshi, Walkable Neighbourhood

Priyanshi, Kavisha, Archi, Vishrut

on all sides.3. Insert a grid of 4 m x 4 m in the remaining plot.

Walkway inside the complex Interactive spaces at different levels

Fitness Criteria

FITNESS CRITERIA

Psuedocode Commercial

Join any 2 points to create a path.

Psuedocode

Walkway inside the complex Interactive spaces at different levels Stairways going on

6. Create shortest walk between the 2 selected points.

Kavisha, Archi, Vishrut 24

Walkway inside the complex Interactive spaces at different levels

- 90 % of the grid cells on the plane selected along with their closest points.

complex different levels

14. Extrude the selected cells.

Fitness Criteria

7. A pathway is created between the 2 points. 8. The cells which are not used as pathway are used as built form.

Fitness Criteria

Maximizing area of open spaces

The height between blocks always the walkways building

9. The built form is extruded 3 m space.

Maximizing

Walkable Neighbourhood

The height difference between the building blocks always keeps the walkways of the building shaded.

Stairways going on both above and below the floor walkway

10. Move the walkway 1.5 m in Z direction so that mezzanines are created to increase interactivity.

15. Repeat the same process for multiple floors till there are 5 cells left.

Walkable Neighbourhood

Maximizing area of open spaces

Walkable Neighbourhood

11. Move the floor plate in Z- direction.

12. Select one cell from the plane.

Maximizing Sun Exposure Maximizing

Priyanshi, Kavisha, Archi, Vishrut

Stairways going on both above and below the floor from the

The height difference between the building blocks always keeps the walkways of the building shaded.

Maximizing Sun Exposure Maximizing Shadow Maximizing

Maximizing area of open spaces

The height difference between the building blocks always keeps the walkways of the

Walkable Neighbourhood

Priyanshi, Kavisha, Archi, Vishrut

Neighbourhood 26

open spaces

Maximizing Sunlight Hours Maximizing

PASSIVE INFILL BUIDLING

COLLEGE

Georgia Institute of Technology

LOCATION

Bsoston , MA

INSTRUCTOR

Prof. Russel Gentry | Michael Gamble

| Todd Mowinski | Howard Wertheimer

MODULE

Integrated Building Design

The proposed infill building will be constructed by reinforced concrete. Due to a high level of deep mushy soils, a helical pier is the recomendation for foundation. Helical piers are beneficial for this site becasue they bear in the natural soils layer below the existing fill and organic deposits. A trombe wall is benefitial in Boston when there are large swings in temperatures, specifically when the days are cold and sunny. This system prevents over heating from the south facade in the summers. The system is designed with 15” vents in a 10” concrete wall to create effective and immediate heat gain in the winters and heat loss in the summers. Overhangs installed in each floor of the trombe wall prevent summer sun and reduce heat gain in the summer.

Additional settlement of 6” over 20 year span

Trombe wall

Plans and details

GENERAL RECOMMENDED FOUNDATION PREPERATION

Due to a high level of deep mushy soils, a helical pier is the recomendation for foundation preperation. Helical piers are beneficial for this site becasue they bear in the natural soils layer below the existing fill and organic deposits. Specifically, 4-8” diameter encased and grouted helical piers can carry building loads of up to 35 tons. The carrying capacity of natrual granular soils is 125 lbs/sqft. The friction angle can be no more than 34 degrees. Assuming grout diameter of 8”, the compressive load on each pier should be increased by 10 kips to account for down drag from compression of organic soils. Alternatively, install with permanent casing to mitigate down drag forces due to ongoing consolidation of existing fill.

PASSIVE HEATING

TROMBE WALL SYSTEM

SOLAR RADIATION EXPOSURE ON FACADES

South Facade - Highest solar exposure East Facade - Equal solar exposure to West wall,

A trombe wall is benefitial in Boston when there are large swings in temperatures, specifically when the days are cold and sunny. This system prevents overheating from the south facade in the summers. The system is designed with 15” vents in a 10” concrete wall to create effective and immediate heat gain in the winters and heat loss in the summers. Overhangs installed in each floor of the trombe wall prevent summer sun and reduce heat gain in the summer.

South Facade - Highest solar exposure

East Facade - Equal solar exposure to West wall, but has a greater surface area

Trombe wall sectional isometric

pier is the recomendation for for this site becasue they bear in organic deposits. Specifically, 4-8” carry building loads of up to 35 tons. lbs/sqft. The friction angle can diameter of 8”, the compressive load on for down drag from compression casing to mitigate down drag

Passive air flow analysis

Trombe

Trombe Wall on South and East Facades

COLLEGE

BANARAS HOUSING

STONE HOUSE

Institute of Architecture , Nirma University

LOCATION

Banaras , India

INSTRUCTOR

Prof. Vibha Gajjar | Foram Bhavsar

MODULE Related Study program

RSP program has been initiated to document and measure draw 500-year old stone houses in Banaras. The architecture of the houses in Banaras is characterized by several key features, including stone walls that are typically thick and sturdy, balconies provide additional space, common terraces that serve as shared outdoor spaces, wooden doors and windows that ornately carved, courtyards that serve as central gathering spaces, wooden staircases used in the house.

Unit Ground floor Plan

COLLEGE

AHMEDABAD POL HOUSING

DHAL NI POL

Institute of Architecture , Nirma University

LOCATION

Dhal ni Pol, Ahmedabad, India

INSTRUCTOR

Prof. Vibha Gajjar | Foram Bhavsar

MODULE Related Study program

RSP program has been initiated to document and measure draw 200-year old wood houses in Ahmedabad Pol. Pol Architecture is a type of traditional residential architecture that is commonly found in India. The term “Pol” refers to a group of houses that are organized around a central courtyard, which is often the focal point of the architecture. These houses are typically built from mud, stone, and wood, and feature traditional design elements such as carvings, beautiful jharokhas (ornate balconies), and large courtyards.It is also a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of the builders and architects who created these structures, as well as the communities who lived in them and continue to preserve and maintain them to this day.