Architecture Portfolio

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

Ayesha Nathani

anathani@pratt.edu

Table of Contents:

UNFOLDED SEAMS

Academic Work | Spring 2023 (M.Arch)

MUSEUM OF EMOTIONS

Academic Work | Fall 2022 (M.Arch)

COALESCE

Academic Work | Spring 2022 (M.Arch)

RE-CONNECT

Academic Work | Fall 2021 (M.Arch)

SOORYA MANDIR

Competition | First Runner Up

1 SOUTHSIDE PARK

Professional Work | Summer 2022 Internship

ARAKU COFFEE

Professional Work | Undergrad Internship

UNFOLDED SEAMS

Academic Work

Location: Los Angeles

Designed with Ivan Gatev

The project addresses the problem of the commercial artery, which separates two very different parts of West LA. It sits on the seam of a residential and semi-industrial zone. Because of its locale and the greater internal conflict of the city of LA, the project must negotiate between multiple identities and forces. In addition to balancing new and old by adapting the Cahill building it must address the dualities of Los Angeles. It should be quiet and boisterous. It should employ horizontality and verticality. It should enrich community and individual experience.

Outer glass layer w/ Aluminum frame, Low-E

Aluminum “Origami” frames, act as connecting structure for double-skin facade. Gradually allow more light and views at higher levels.

Interior insulating glass layer w/ Aluminum frame, reuses existing glass panels at existing floor levels

Interior partitions for Live-Work spaces

New floor slabs, max 18’ from existing edge

Studio Unit (525 sqft 1-2 Occupants)

Multi-Genrational Unit ( 2226 sqft 6 Occupants)

Co-Living Unit (1638 sqft 6 Occupants)

MUSEUM OF EMOTIONS

Academic Work

Location: Hypothetical

The intention behind this proposal is to amalgamate various aspects of the film, “A Night to Remember” (1958), such as textures, colors, shapes, and emotions. The museum is proposed in the middle of the ocean, partially submerged in the water inspired by the iceberg and ship shown in the film. This museum is a floating object in the water, wherein each space has its own character and one can feel a plethora of emotions.

Scen

Scen

Scen

Scen

Overlapped Boundaries to create Space of Movement.

Snips in Filmic Space: Zoom shot to increase focus of the viewers.

Ideonomies: ‘Disorderly’, ‘Idiosyncratic’ and‘Abrupt’

Synonyms:

‘Disruptive’ , ‘Bizarre’and‘Unexpected’

Scen

Scen

Scen

Overlapped Boundaries to create Space of Movement.

Snips in Filmic Space: Zoom shot to increase focus of the viewers.

Ideonomies: ‘Disorderly’, ‘Idiosyncratic’ and‘Abrupt’

Synonyms:

‘Disruptive’ , ‘Bizarre’and‘Unexpected’

COALESCE

Academic Work

Location: Bronx, New York

Designed with Purvi Gargayan

A conjunction of two very different types of functional elements in the design, namely industrial and community proposals with the core idea for designing this particular project was not only to segregate the different functions but to merge them at various levels and spaces, vertically and horizontally. We want to propose a design that is “pure geometry” essentially involving monumental aesthetics as well as an awe-inspiring experience for its users.

1. WTE

2. Recycling unit

3. Natatorium

Overall Proposal

Fins Skin

Roofing Spaceframes

Transoms and Mullions Supporting the Building Envelope

Bridge Structural System

Building Envelope

STEEL FINS BOX SECTION

ALUMINIUM TRANSOM

LAMINATED GLASS 3”-0”STEEL PIPE

NODE

CONNECTOR PLATE

THREADED ROD

STEEL COLUMN

STEEL COLUMN

LAMINATED GLASS

MULLION

METAL FIN

ALUMINIUM BRACKET TRANSOM

PANEL HEAD

GYPSUM PANEL INSULATION INFILL

PRECAST CONCRETE PANEL

MULLION

INSULATION INFILL

PRECAST

CONCRETE PANEL

STEEL TIEBACK CONNECTION

METAL DECKING

GYPSUM PANEL

COLUMN TO BEAM CONNECTOR 18” CASTELLATED BEAM

2’ 0”X 3’0” STEEL COLUMN

CONCRETE SLAB

ANCHOR BOLT

BASE PLATE

CONCRETE FOUNDATION CAP FOUNDATION PILE

RE-CONNECT

Academic Work

Location: Bronx, New York

Designed with Alma Elizabeth Aguirre

Our design is a step towards exploring architecture in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We assume that in this era, there will be a gradual “re-connection” of communities with a tinge of cautious optimism. This new idea of architecture that we want to portray in our design is not just about a monumental structure but more about celebrating life and developing connections in a healthier and safer way. We want to propose a design that embraces human experiences at every scale (Macro, Micro, and Domestic) in our day-to-day lives.

CIRCULAR COLUMNS

FACADE SUPPORT SYSTEM

TIMBER WEAVING MEMBERS

COMMUNITY TERRACE GARDENS

PRIVATE BALCONIES

GROUPED TERRACES

CORNER WINDOWS

SIDE WINDOWS

TRANSLUCENT GLASS PANELS

SOORYA MANDIR

Competition

Location: Mumbai, India.

Team of 4 people

The Sun is the source of all heat and light energy on Earth. Nothing is more important to us on Earth than the Sun. Without the Sun’s heat and light, the Earth would be a lifeless ball of ice-coated rock. The Sun warms our seas, stirs our atmosphere, generates our weather patterns, and gives energy to the growing green plants that provide the food and oxygen for life on Earth. The competition focuses on the challenge of providing solutions or technologies to design an installation that explores the contemporary relationship of the human being with a primordial object like the Sun. This installation is the culmination point of a nature trail on the campus of Keshav Srushti, Uttan. The competition aims to provide a sustainable and natural solution.

1 SOUTHSIDE PARK

Professional Work

Location: Miami, Florida.

Team of 8 people

Architect of Record: ODP Architecture & Design

Design Architect: SHoP Architects

Project Type: Mixed Use Development

Scope of Work: Producing building permit set and coordination with design architects and other consultants.

ARAKU COFFEE

Professional Work

Location: Bengaluru, India.

Team of 4 people

The 5,000 square foot area is divided into two floors. The barista bar, café, retail coffee, and book store are all located on the ground floor. With the roastery and barista training facilities on the first level, coffeeology is the main attraction. For those who want to stay in the area longer, there is also private dining and an outside patio. A tranquil and opulent material palette is created by combining oak lumber, white lime plaster, combed plaster work, white stone, brass glints, and a variety of plants.