Arnav Singh | Undergraduate Architecture Portfolio | Nirma University
ARNAV SINGH NIRMA UNIVERSITY AHMEDABAD
3rd yr B.Arch
Arnav Singh
PERSONAl INFO
5th June, 2003
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
+91 9997955799
1singharnav494@gmail.com
SOFTWARE
Autocad
Revit
Rhino Grasshopper
Sketchup
V-ray
Enscape
Twinmotion
Photoshop
InDesign
EDUCATION
2010-2016
2016-2022
2022-present
St. Peter’s College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
St. George’s College, Barlowganj, Mussoorie
Institute of Architecture, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
RELATED STUDY PROGRAM
Ahmedabad Pol Houses
St. Louis Church, Fort Kochi, Kerela Mauritius Field Studio, ENSA, Mauritius
COMPETITIONS
67TH CPK KUKREJA TROPHY, NASA (TOP 10 SHORT LISTED) ANDC TROPHY, NASA (2022) ANNUAL KALP INSTALLATION MAKING (2ND RUNNERS UP)
LANGUAGE ABILITY
HOBBIES
Hindi Any Racquet Sports
English
Gujarati Photography Sketching Travelling
APARTMENTAL HOUSING AHMEDABAD
SCIENCE CENTER AHMEDABAD
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AHMEDABAD
SCIENCE EXHIBITION SPACE AHMEDABAD
IWA MIDORI
3yr/ | 2024
Location: Thaltej, Ahmedabad
Mixed Use Apartmental Housing
IWA MIDORI redefines urban housing by blending brutalist aesthetics with organic spaces. Its V-shaped form carves out communal greens, fostering connectivity. Exposed steel and concrete express both strength and transparency, reshaping Ahmedabad’s skyline.
Brutalist
Porosity
Structured
Autocad 2D . Rhinoceros 3d . V-Ray
Architecture as a response to its surroundings—structured yet adaptive. The spatial arrangement fosters movement, interaction, and a sense of belonging, shaping an environment that resonates with both function and emotion.
The vertical composition reflects the psychology of space—openness balanced with enclosure, solidity juxtaposed with transparency. Materiality and structure create a dialogue between permanence and adaptability, grounding the design in both form and experience.
The city unfolds in layers—low-rise buildings, moving transit, and an endless sky. Rising from this rhythm, the project asserts its identity through bold structure and exposed materials. The staircase shafts stand as vertical markers, anchoring the design within the urban fabric, while the metro weaves through, reinforcing the dialogue between movement and permanence.
The staircase shafts become the project’s identity—rigid, vertical markers in a city of shifting scales. As the metro weaves through, movement and stillness coexist, creating a dynamic dialogue between the built and the unbuilt, between structure and the infinite sky above.
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN-1
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN-2
TYPICAL FLOOR PLANS UNIT TYPOLOGIES
STACK FORMATION
PROJECT X
2yr/ | | 2024
Location: Kankaria Lakefront, Ahmedabad
Community Science Center
The Community Science Center bridges Ahmedabad’s urban energy with Kankaria Lake’s tranquility. Its fluid, adaptive spaces, built with ferrocement and HSS steel bars, inspire exploration, innovation, and the pursuit of knowledge.
Transparency
Adaptive
Motion
Autocad 2D . Rhinoceros 3d . Grasshopper . V-Ray
FORM FINDING PROCESS
Mass modeling of required functions and spcaes
Extraction of vertices from the masses
Applying Delaunay algorithm to the obtained points
Applying Subd Multipipe to the obtained line structure
Rising between the bustling city road and the serene waters of Kankaria Lake, the Community Science Center serves as a bridge between urban dynamism and scientific exploration. Its fluid form and adaptive spaces echo the constant evolution of knowledge, inviting minds to discover, experiment, and innovate.
More than a building, it is an experience—one that inspires curiosity, fosters creativity, and integrates seamlessly with the natural and cultural fabric of Ahmedabad. With its open, interactive spaces and environmentally conscious design, the center stands as a beacon of learning, growth, and future possibilities.
exhibition block
ramp towards the lake
kankaria lakefront
laboratory block
MAKARASETU
2yr/ | 2023
Location: MSU, Vadodara
Mixed Use Pedestrian Bridge
Makarasetu reflects the flowing form of the Sabarmati River through its interlocking glulam structure, seamlessly integrating connectivity with spaces for gathering, reading, and leisure.
Organic Immersive
Autocad 2D . Rhinoceros 3d . V-Ray
The vertical composition reflects the psychology of space openness balanced with enclosure, solidity juxtaposed with transparency.
Materiality and structure create a dialogue between permanence and adaptability, grounding the design in both form and experience.
Glulam panels
45 degree Orientation
Auditorium
Washroom
Glulam Panels
45 degree Orientation
Walkway
80 mt Long
Wooden railing
Wooden railing
Restraunt
Multipurpose Hall
Library
Concrete foundation
Partially Submerged
SPATIAL EXPERIENCE
The interlocking glulam panels form a fluid, organic enclosure, isolating the space from its surroundings. Light filters through the gaps, casting dynamic shadows and enhancing the warmth of the wood. This immersive environment offers a unique, introspective experience, transforming the way users engage with space.
WORKING DRAWING
3yr/ || 2024
Location: Kankaria Lakefront, Ahmedabad
Science Exhibition Space ON GOING SEMESTER
Autocad 2D . Rhinoceros 3d
GROUND FLOOR PLAN SECTION-1
LEFT
NOOR-US-SABAH
3yr/ | 2024
Location: Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Urban Community Space
Noor-us-Sabah is a community hub that blends social interaction, sustainability, and climate responsiveness.
67th CPK Kukreja Trophy
Ranked in TOP 15 (700+ entries)
Autocad 2D . Rhinoceros 3d . Grasshopper . V-Ray
“ Noor-us-Sabah ” means “Light of the Morning” or “Radiance of the Dawn,” symbolizing beauty, serenity, and natural illumination.
The vertical composition reflects the psychology of space openness balanced with enclosure, solidity juxtaposed with transparency.
Materiality and structure create a dialogue between permanence and adaptability, grounding the design in both form and experience.
MEDITATION SPACE
READING SPACE
AMPHITHEATRE
MULTIPURPOSE HALL WASHROOM
KITHCEN AREA
HOLLOW HEIGHTS
3yr/ | 2024
Location: Telfair, Mauritius
Tram Station
HOLLOW HEIGHTS refers to an archtitectural concept where spaces are created within a mountainous landscape by carving into a mass
Mauritius Field Studio
Enclosure
Mass/Void
Autocad 2D . Rhinoceros 3d . V-Ray
RELATED STUDY PROGRAM - KERELA
2yr/ | | 2023
Location: Fort Kochi, Kerela
Measure Drawing
Group of students travelled to Kerela for researching about the vernacular architecture of the Fort Kochi area. Each group was assigned a religious site like Church, mosque etc; and over the span of 2 weeks the groups had to measure draw the structure and make it up on Autocad 2D.
RELATED STUDY PROGRAM - AHMEDABAD
1yr/ | | 2023
Location: Pol Housing, Ahmedabad
Measure Drawing
Group of students were alotted a siteach in the pol houses of Ahmedabad which is the vernacular of this city. Over the span of 2 weeks students went to the site and measured the whole structure, transforming it onto Autocad files.
Autocad 2D
MISCELLANEOUS
2022 - PRESENT
OTHER PROJECTS
Autocad 2D . Rhinoceros 3d . Grasshopper . V-Ray
Vakrachaya (Sanskrit: Vakra - curved, Chaya - shadow) reflects the installation’s twisting form and the dynamic play of light and shadow, inspired by the Möbius strip.
Concept: Inspired by the Möbius strip, symbolizing infinity and seamless continuity.
Materiality: Bamboo skeletal frame wrapped in jute straw ropes, emphasizing sustainability and natural aesthetics.
Dimensions: 2 meters high, 4 meters wide.
Fabrication: Designed using Rhino Grasshopper, ensuring precision in the double curvature form.
Assembly: Constructed in 4 days through modular bamboo framing and handcrafted weaving.
Structural Logic: The continuous loop enhances visual fluidity and structural stability.
