Urban Design + Planning Portfolio

Urban Design & Planning

Portfolio Arvind Gopalakrishnan ARCHITECT + PLANNER

Mplan- Fall 2018

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Deck by the Bow

Bike rental store

Location & Context •The water-front site under consideration is located north of 8th Ave S.E, and along the 12 Street S.E. Bridge that spans the Bow River on the south side of St. George's Island.

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•Situated in Inglewood, this site portrays a great level of accessibility as it takes no more than a 15-minute drive to get to some significant locations in the city such as - Memorial drive, Fort Calgary, East Village, St. George’s Island, Calgary zoo, and Ramsay neighborhood.

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•Also, the sloped nature of the sight providing panoramic views of the Bow river, •A and it’s existence along the historic 12th st. bridge is an opportunity to design a masterpiece at the centre of the city. However, one of the main challenges to the design is that part of the site is on a flood fringe.

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The existing bike pathway divides the site into three zones: 1-South of the curved pathway 2-The mound housing the statue 3-Riparian area running parallel to the east-west bike pathway.

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5 Building placement maximizing the views.

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The Deck is a public-space designed for the bike enthusiasts of Calgary, located at the banks of the Bow river, along the historic 12 St. Bridge.

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The lower level is an amalgamation of stepped natural landscape and resting spaces shaded by the deck.

It also functions as a shaded exhibition space without interfering with the existing bike pathways.

The skylights used in the deck is a tribute to the diverse bird population of Calgary.

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The upper level is a concrete deck floating on the landscape, connecting it to the 12 St. bridge thus providing for multiple uses and a better circulation. The two levels are connected with a spiral ramp allowing for walking, skateboarding and biking, thus catering to all age groups.

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Residential Garden for Nakshatra RAILWAY LINE

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SITE UNDER CONSIDER

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APARTMENTS SERVICE

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Planning Systems- Ar Jamil Vora

PROMENADE

DIAMOND PARK

ROW-HOUSES

Role-Project architect

Assisted in concept drawings, prepared area statements, produced 3d views and renderings, assisted in general arrangement drawings, estimation and material procurement, supervised execution on site.

3 KM TO NASHIK ROA D STATION LAM ROAD

1.5 KM TO DEOLALI RAIL WAY STATION

Design features

ABHINANDAN LAWNS

Location - Nakshatra Residency, Deolali Site area - 2 Acres

Wikimapia+powerpoint+photoshop

The 7000 sq.m landscape garden clubbed with indoor and outdoor sporting activities at the centre of the residential township is designed to cater to the leisure and recreational needs of the expected 2400 residents- of all age groups.

The key elements of this design include - A modern water fountain with a seating area at the entrance of the garden, a large lawn with intermediate shaded seating areas that adds to the aesthetic value of the township also addressing the health needs of the elderly , a central plaza with a balanced hardscape, softscape and waterscape, that acts as a place for congregation of residents with different interests and moods at all hours. Outdoor sporting areas such as the jogging track, the cricket pitch, basketball court and the badminton court helps maintain a balance between the calm and adventurous acitivities.

Professional practice- 2016-2018, India

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Front Water Body The high fountain of water surrounded by a circular cobbled stone patterned space with intermediate concrete and wood seats and covered with colorful and exotic plantations creates a perfect and a seamless aesthetic for an outdoor meditating and resting space.

Central Plaza The 800 sq.m Central plaza right outside the apartment blocks serves as a perfect example of an amalgamation of hardscape, softscape and waterscape.

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Village Design Plan for Saanichton, BC Location: Saanichton Village, BC Site Area: ~25 Acres April 2019- present North Saanich

Saanichton Brentwood Bay

Draft concept for public plaza

The Saanichton Village Design plan in collaboration with the District of Central Saanich aims to create a walkable, vibrant village core with high quality urban design, open spaces, and multi-modal transporation choices in order to establish a clear design direction for the built environment of the village.

Role: Assisting the Principal with design and visualization of concept master-plans, open space-network, public space plan & 3d renders, and streetscape design.

Draft Concept master-

-plan for Saanichton Village

The Sensory Village

Thesis project-BArch -2016

Site: Igatpuri, Maharashtra, India Area:26.5 Acres physical features: north-road to highway south-kasara ghat west and east-natural landscape and farmlands topography:natural slope towards the south topography:

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The Nursing home facility spread over an area of 26.5 acres is designed with the intent to cater to the needs of around 90 people with Alzheimer’s and related cognitive disorders.

The design is derived from a program of activities and requirements essential for the well-being of the residents. It is classified into residential, recreational and social, clinical, spiritual, administrative and support services, hygiene and end of life care.

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1-OUTPATIEN T WAI TING LOUNGE 2-DAY-CARE CEN TRE 3-PATHOLOGY LAB 4-DOCTORS CABINS 5-ADMINISTRATION 6-STAFF QUARTERS

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Master-plan

OUT-PATIENT AREA

PATHOLOGY LAB

Section

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Roof plan

Connection with the community

Site design principles

Indoors and outdoors strongly connected

Provide for private+retreat spaces

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Single loaded corridors for more access to daylight

Encourage visitors

Jacques Pointe Master-plan

Mplan- Winter 2019

Design and Planning concept

The Jacques Pointe Masterplan is a vision for Calgary’s first inter-generational community as a place where all age groups can learn from each other, and engage in a network of social interaction.

(It is a marriage of three concepts proposed by the three team members in the initial design stages.)

Plan 01: social cohesion through a fine-grain block pattern, and a central green space as a unifying element.

Plan 02: universal accessibility, using a mid-block weave pattern and pedestrian only streets where a people mover circuit was introduced.

Location: Shagganappi Golf course and Westbrook area, Calgary

Plan 03: Economic inclusivity for older generations, and opportunities for learning. This plan features a research-park style vision.

Potential uses included a research facility, co-working spaces, and commercial blocks. This plan was restricted to Westbrook Mall area to act as an anchor for the community.

Role: Worked in a team of 3 MPlan students. Assisted in the analysis, concept development, diagramming, and prepared the final masterplan, sections and detail plans.

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Street Network

Node 01: Shaganappi station The development will gratify the LRT investment and increase the ridership at Shaganappi Station by introducing a diverse set of housing typologies and commercial facilities.

Narrowing Bow Trail one lane in each direction, and implementing a lane reversal strategy would result in a safer pedestrian crossing and a unification among surrounding communities.

Node 02: Alder circle & Black Plume Park Alder Street will be a commercial high street for Jacques Pointe.

The linear Black Plume Park will act as an extension of Edworthy Park that is more manicured, and accessible for people with a range of mobility levels.

Residential (low Density)

fall 2018: Individual project

Residential (Medium Density) Residential (High Density) Mixed Use (Medium Density) Mixed Use (High Density) Commercial (retail+office) Commercial (office) Institutional Light industrial Parks and Open space

nd increase the ridership at Shaganappi gies and commercial facilities. nd implementing a lane reversal strategy fication among surrounding communities.

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Residential (lowvehicle Density)network Autonomous Residential (Medium Density) Residential (High Density)

Green Network

Mixed Use (Medium Density)

Node 01: Shaganappi station The development will gratify the LRT investment and increase the ridership at Shaganappi Station by introducing a diverse set of housing typologies and commercial facilities.

Narrowing Bow Trail one lane in each direction, and implementing a lane reversal strategy would result in a safer pedestrian crossing and a unification among surrounding communities.

Mixed Use (High Density) Commercial (retail+office) Commercial (office) Institutional Light industrial Parks and Open space

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Street Network

Node 02: Alder circle & Black Plume Park Alder Street will be a commercial high street for Jacques Pointe.

The linear Black Plume Park will act as an extension of Edworthy Park that is more manicured, and accessible for people with a range of mobility levels.

Residential (low Density)

fall 2018: Individual project

Residential (Medium Density)

Crossroads’ Hearts Senior Planning Studio

Mplan- Winter 2020

Recognizing local opportunities:

source: https://davidhannafordmitchell.tumblr.com

site analysis, concept development and implementation, identifying policies and actors, developing the final Masterplan, conducting in-personal and online community engagement workshops.

A simple heart | Dogma

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identify

Use criteria to identify features in the community

Play, place and build hearts around mix of community features heart a

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discuss + analyze

Discuss why hearts were built and analyze contents

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Use discussion to rethink and refine heart frames

evaluate + select

Evaluate and select hearts with most transform potential

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zoom out + vision

Zoom out and understand relationships between all hearts

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imagine + transform

Imagine new future for each heart and how to accomplish transformation

Masterplan

Role: Worked in a team of 3 planners. Assisted in data collection,

Rediscover Crossroads

A translation trans of the academic project “A simple Heart” into a step-by-step community led visioning exercise to help the residents of Mayland Heights and Vista Heights: communities in the N.E quadrant of the city identify, analyze and transform the community.

for more details, visit https://nextcalgary.ca/Crossroads-Hearts

Crossroads’ Hearts Senior Planning Studio

Community consultation

Mplan- Winter 2020

Physical model in progress

Residents mapping their emotions on the model

Senior Planning Class with the Crossroads community model

for more details,

and engagement

Student group engaging with the residents through the “Collage your Community� activity

visit https://nextcalgary.ca/Crossroads-Hearts

Product of the engagement activity with reflections.

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Assisted in concept review drawings, Inception reports, prepared zoning plans, assisted in 3d modelling and rendering, assisted in general arrangement drawings on autocad.

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Location: Panvel Railway Station, Navi Mumbai Site Area: 700 Acres Design and Planning Features 1. Improved traffic circulation More organized traffic circulation on both sides of the station, circulating facility for bus, auto, taxi parking and private cars, with identified pick-up and drop points. This is proposed considering the future commuters in-and-out flow, with respect to density.

2. Parking & inter-connectivity Currently the parking have been provided on the ground level and deck provision to cater the requirements of the fellow commuters.

Multi-level car parks have been considered for the future development in 2020/2045.

3. High density crossovers 4. Spacious station amenities 5. Expansion capabilities The station is envisaged for the population growth till 2045.

6. New entrance Including retail units and passenger services. Layout designed so that station and retail functions can be shut down as suitable for station opening hours, while still allowing the pedestrian arcade to be used.

7. New Foot over bridges relieving congestion on the existing foot-bridge.

8. Extended canopies to platforms 10. New station square.

11. Transport interchange

Railway Station

Apprenticeship- 2015-2016, India

NEW PANVEL PARKING DECK- 2018

ROHA END BELAPUR END PARKING OFFICE BUILDING PARKING DECK- 2020

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2020 Master-plan

NEW PANVEL PARKING DECK- 2045

COMMERCIAL TOWERS-2045

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Cross-Culture:Interchange Mplan- Fall 2019

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MASTER PLAN STRATEGY Following 3 fire pattern typologies, the burn lines were created after analysis of the existing site features: Weaselhead flats, boundaries established by the ring road, and existing urban edge.

The manifestation of “the burn lines” began with the creation of these primary fire corridors. Intersecting “burn lines” form patches, which spark public spaces and social activities that foster cultural, educational, and economic growth.

The South side emphasizes the values of living close to family, elders, and places to practice traditional knowledge linked with a direct connection to the land. The North side looks towards a future tied to various economic hubs and functions as a regional destination, drawing investment, visitors, and providing a platform for indigenous entrepreneurship and cross-cultural exchange.

This new and unconventional approach to planning and design is motivated

by Tsuu T’ina culture, and integrates the fundamentals of spatial planning and organization into urban form.

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Burn Typology explorations Patches determine areas of various high intensity developments. which include, but are not limited to, high density residential, transportation infrastructure, natural features, and a variety of commercial, industrial, and entrepreneurship zones.

Co-housing

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Elders residence Weaselhead natural park

https://www.ucalgary.ca/news/design-students-inspired-tsuutina-culture-ancestral-practices

Growing architecture As time progresses and the “burns� age, the developments first introduced will continue to grow and bring prosperity to the nation.

By implementing a stackable architectural strategy with a variable material palette, a visual understanding of the growth of the Nation emerges.

Thank you garvind1993@gmail.com arvind.gopalakrishna@ucalgary.ca M.Plan Capstone project details on https://nextcalgary.ca/Crossroads-Hearts For more work, visit https://issuu.com/arvind.gopalakrishnan