Architecture Student University of Melbourne. Melbourne, Victoria.
As I reminisce over all the things I loved doing around the age of 11, my curiosity about nature and the world never ended. Spatial-ness became a recurring and a relevant component in my architectural work and my personal life. As a student I have always believed that the role of an architect isn’t about the freedom to design, but as a strategist who seeks to address, challenge and consolidate people’s needs and the contextual nature through extensive research and design exploration. Architecture, to me, has always expanded horizons on how people perceive nature and the space within it. My aim is to consistently find and develop new approaches through hard-work and disciplined effort to understand nature and further my architectural skills.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
2016 - 2021 Bachelors of Architecture
University of Mumbai , India.
CO-CURRICULAR / CREDENTIALS
Seminar Head - Student Council
Rank 3 Architectural Design
Rank 1 Architectural Design
BUILDNER Competition Entry
LANGUAGE
English
Hindi
Marathi
Gujarati
OTHER SKILLS
Communication
Leadership/Teamwork
Strong Adaptibilty
Traveling
Planting/Gardening
Cooking
SOFTWARE SKILLS
+ 430 013 026
godiwalaarwa@gmail.com
@arwagodiwala
www.linkedin.com/in/arwa-godiwala
WORKSHOPS
LBC Programme Laurie Baker Centre, India.
WORK EXPERIENCE
JUL 2021JAN 2023
DEC 2019APR 2020
Junior Architect
STUDIO 6158, Mumbai, India.
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MAY 2018APR 2019
Studio UD + AC, Mumbai
Position - Student Intern
Seminar Head
Student council - University of Mumbai
- Organized college events including lectures and seminars from various dignitaries.
- Lead a team of 25+ people.
- Managed the hospitality section as well.
A C A D E M I C S
COURSE - MASTERS OF ARCHITECTURE
SEMESTER 01 - BEYOND ISOLATION
STUDIO LEADERSKathleen McMahon
Robert Nerlich
POSITION - JUNIOR ARCHITECT
STUDIO 6158
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
Ar. Parzan Daruwalla
S E L E C T E D W O R K S (ARCHITECTURE)
L A K E H O U S E
01 02 03 04 A D V A N I H O U S E
P A N D E H O M E T H E C O N S E R VA T O R Y
01
ADVANI HOUSE
Alibaug | 2021 | Proposal
Area - 1765 sq.m.
A second home in Alibaug, Maharashtra. The clients are a couple who wanted to build their home for their family and friends. The concept of the place was a contemporary house nettled between the trees.
DRAWINGS
Alibaug, Maharashtra.
LAKE HOUSE
Karjat | 2021-2022 | Built
Area - 285 sq.m.
A family home built on the existing plinth of the client’s old house. The brief was designing a cosy modern country side house on their land.
Floor Plan
Karjat, Maharashtra.
Architects and Interior Designers, Bandra(W).
+7'0" Electrical Dimension Plan Karjat, Maharashtra.
-WL02,F01,F02,HL05,SL03-SL04SL06-SL07,HL06-HL07.
DOOR SCHEDULE
NOTE - ALL MEASUREMENTS GIVEN ABOVE ARE OF CIVIL OPENINGS. THE DOOR AND WINDOW SIZES WITH DECREASE WITH THE ADDITION OF STONE FRAME.ACTUAL SIZE OF DOORS AND WINDOWS WILL BE PROVIDED AFTER THE COMPLETION OF STONE FRAME.
Floor Plan Karjat, Maharashtra.
Plumbing Plan (ALL BATHROOM) Karjat, Maharashtra.
ELEVATION A - A'
ELEVATION B - B'
KEY PLAN
KITCHEN PLAN
KITCHEN PLAN
03
PANDE HOME
Alibaug| 2020 - NOW |Under Constn.
Area - 1147 sq.m.
This was another project in Alibaug, Maharashta. The clients are a couple who are in their mid 50’s and want to build this as their retirement home. The design is inpired by the countryhomes of Italy.
AREA FSI
WITH PAYMENT OF CHARGES
MAXIMUM UTILIZATION LIMIT OF F.S.I. ( BUILDING POTENTIAL PERMISSIBLE AS PER ROAD WIDTH AS PER REGULATION NO.6.1 OR 6.2 OR 6.3 OR 6.4
A space manifesting the values of rustic, elegant luxury for the diners; A habitat for plants to flourish.
Architectural Digest India link - https://www.architecturaldigest.in/story/this-lush-conservatory-style-restaurant-in-mumbai-is-a-natural-retreat-in-the-bustling-city/
The ideology of design embarked through mapping existing trees and analyse the cardinal directions to concieve the idea of a conservatory. There was a beautiful canopy of trees that shaded the compound. The west side of the structure was protected by trees that allowed a soft light to filter indoors. The east side required shading for the morning light which was well taken care of while designing the space.
The design philosophy was to experience the space as a grounded place, rooted within the trees which ascend to the first floor that framed a piece of the skies. The density of earth is seen in the stone-clad bar, while the transparency of glass roof conveys the lightness of leaves above. The outdoor seating nestled between plants expresses the feel of a garden cafe. The first floor as a beaming sunlit space with a glass roof and stucco walls which brings back a happy summer memory.
The proportions were consequential while designing the elevation of the structure. The length and breadth of the existing structure was divided into equal parts as most conservatories have window frames of a repetitive size. The aim was to create the same visual experience for this restaurant as well. All vertical columns were planned to be equally distant from each other as much as possible. The challenge of placing the horizontal lines of the structure based on the first floor slab and doors was resolved by getting the lengths and breadths close to 1.6 of the golden ratio.
Private Dining Area Glass House Dining
Rendered view shows the ambience and mood of the first floor dining space.
Front elevation of the structure.
The colour palatte for the space was raw, organic and minimal.
Staircase plan
The top image exhibits the entire volume of the structure that is placed under the beautiful canopy of trees . The M.S staircase design is visible in the image below with vertical supports that gives it a sleek look without compromising on the strength of the structure. Panel of ashwood are used as steps and the main frame is a M.S structure finished in grey color.
The image on the right highlights the proportions of the roof truss and the front facade.
