Landscape Graduate Portfolio

CHAITRALI DOKE

D.O.B.

Email

Phone

Address

LinkedIn

: 04/26/1998

: chaitralidoke@gmail.com

: (781) 470-2976

: 253 Amherst Rd Apt E12, Sunderland, MA-01375

: www.linkedin.com/in/chaitrali-doke

Qualifications:

- Masters in Landscape Architecture (2022 - present)

University of Massachusetts Amherst

GPA: 3.846

- Bachelor of Architecture (2020)

Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India.

GPA: 3.85

Software Skills:

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit Architecture

Lumion

Adobe Suite

ArcGIS

About me:

I am an architect from India, pursuing a masters in landscape architecture from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I am passionate about creating landscapes that not only enhance the visual appeal but also contribute to environmental sustainability, seeking to bring my creative vision and technical skills to a dynamic landscape architecture team committed to excellence in design and sustainability.

Work Experience

1. Landscape Intern | Arcadis Inc.| Boston, MA, USA

(June 2023 - August 2023)

Assisted in developing a plan for temporary vehicular barriers in a school setting, preparing conceptual design packets for client meetings, and rendering Master Plan and Detail Plans for a built project.

2. Junior Architect | Sahyog Homes | Mumbai. India

(April 2021 - March 2022)

Prepared design plans and detail drawings of Multi-Family Housing units in Slum Rehabilitation Schemes in Mumbai.

3. Research Intern for Dr. Phillippe Bouvier | Institute National de Recherche En Gestion | Paris, France (April 2021 - June 2021)

Conducted research on Smart and Sustainable Cities focusing on smart buildings.

4. Architectural and Interior Designer | Pune, India

(April 2020 - August 2022)

Developed and executed design proposals for residential, commercial and interior design projects by formulating client’s brief, design, drawings, and co-ordinating with the contractor and client.

5. Freelance Architectural Designer & Visualizer | Pune, India

(March 2020 - January 2022)

Designed a proposal for a single family residence in NSW, Australia.

6. Architectural Intern | Pundlik & Pundlik Architects | Pune, India

(June 2019 - October 2019)

Worked for 120 days as an architectural intern through which I gained an understanding of the working of an Architect’s office. I was responsible for concept development, designing and planning, site supervision and produce presentation as well as working drawings.

THE PLAYSTEAD

Playstead at Franklin Park, Boston, MA

Cultural Landscape Design Studio

UMass Amherst- Fall 2022

This proposal involved designing conceptual ideas for Franklin Park that not only reflects its historic past but also fulfills the requirements of the present.

Design Approach:

To make the overlook the most prominent feature of Franklin Park once again and redesigning circulation, parking and entrances so that the two entrances are juxtaposed with each other. A repurposed carriage drive, and a neatly redesigned circulation pattern will help create a well functioning space for events and leisure activities. The east entrance creates a transitional experience from heavily wooded to a clearing looking out to the overlook, which is achieved by successive removal of the invasive understory and on the west is a re-introduced drop-off leading to the overlook terrace.

FLOATING FARMS

Design for Climate Change

Adaptation, New Bedford, MA

Envision Resilience Design Exhibition

UMass Amherst- Fall 2023

Team MembersChaitrali Doke | Pavana Jairaj |

Zachary Delorenzo

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Land needed to feed the population on a typical western diet

The Studio participated in the 2023 Envision Resilience Challenge - a design initiative focused on providing communities with innovative approaches to combat climate change impacts. Since climate change is a multifaceted issue, each team was to tackle an area of interest that would first be designed for New Bedford and then potentially to coastal regions that share characteristics with New Bedford. Our team conducted research on inevitable climate migration and food scarcity in New Bedford and the surroundings.

If climate changes threaten the global food system, then how will New Bedford face the coming hunger games?

How can we design a sustainable food system for New Bedford, MA?

These are some questions that we addressed in this conceptual project.

New Bedford

Massachusetts

United States

The World

On a typical western diet, the land needed to feed the respective population (3.25 acres per person) is phenomenal. In this scenario and with the ongoing trends, it would be nearly impossible to survive in the face of climate change.

Coastal New England cities like New Bedford are not within a sustainable range from significantly arable lands to feed their existing populations. In order to supplement their industry, they must rely on ocean resources and global industrial trade.

Sustainable distance from food source- 50 mi

The United States currently uses 62% of its productive land to yield inedible crops. Commercial fisheries around the U.S. are dominated by three major regions that directly coincide with essential fish habitats.

A majority of Massachusetts is developed to accommodate fishing fleets, industrial production and processing plants, and global trade, and only 7% of it total land is utilized for agricultural purposes

This trend is evident when comparing New Bedford to its neighbors. It is the most developed city in buzzards bay, and has the least amount of productive lands.

Over the past 10 years, there has been a decline in finfish harvesting and an increase in shellfishing.

The harbor and industries of New Bedford specialize not only in the exportation and processing, but also the re-exportation of high value seafoods, such as Sea Scallops, Lobster, and Oysters.

WORK HUB

HUB

WHOLESALE HUB

- Aeroponic vertical farming

- Accomodate sea level rise

- Provide a wholesale market for the public

WORK HUB

- Onshore connections for modular systems

- Increase employment opportunities

- New public space for respite and exploration

WORK HUB

RESEARCH HUB

- Continued research of food system dynamics with UMass Dartmouth

- Public observation deck

Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture on New Bedford’s Barges

AI Generated Images of repurposed barges

Barge Modules

OYSTER REEFS

To mitigate impacts of Storm Surges

ecosystem recovery

Elevated Paths + Observation Deck

LIVING SHORELINE SEAWALL

- promotes research - ecosystem enhanced - rock armour + seawall- coastal erosion defenses - BREAKWATER - retain natural appearance of the beach - REVETMENT

RESEARCH HUB

Accomodates High + Low tides living sea walls

rock pools with sea walls

stilted structures

high tide/ flood level

ground line

WHOLESALE HUB

Flood Resistance (Floating Mechanism)

resting position

flood event

continuation of ecosystem (water to shore)

soft soft shoreline vs hard shoreline hard (abrupt)

- gentler slope and connects plants + animals + water

- soft materials absorb/ produce energy + reduce flooding during hurricanes/ storms

Habitat Gain oyster reef oyster shell bags coir log Bank undercutting sediment in water

- deflects strong wave energy - causes below water scouring - structural damage

- shoreline erosion

before after living shoreline eroding shorelines, habitat loss

Sea Wall

mangrove benches

WORK HUB

View of the Ocean

URBAN RENEWAL

Transforming Mason Square

City of Springfield

UMass Amherst- Spring 2023

Team Members-

Chaitrali Doke | Pavana Jairaj

Pedestrianized Ben Swan Way

The proposal involved revitalizing Mason Square district in Springfield, MA to make it more accessible, inviting and relatable to people wanting to use the space. In order to achieve this, we introduced components to help connect places which are important to the community ensuring a safe, enjoyable commute to these places. Incorporating green connections would help encourage people to be outdoors more and would also play a significant role in reducing environmental pollution and mitigating urban heat island effect. Quick access routes to educational facilities and open areas were prioritized throughout the design. The inclusion of green connectors helped improve natural percolation of surface runoff, thereby reducing stormwater runoff.

In order to achieve a coherent urban space that would help us achieve all of this, we used 3 comprehensive ideas which could be replicated throughout the district.

The first one being a pedestrianized Ben Swan Way which was designed in such a way that it discourages vehicular passing. Some of the placemaking strategies for Ben Swan Way included creating a space to hold festivals which would help promote local culture.

The second was a gateway concept to be applied to the end of residential streets so that it created a visual barrier and served as a transition from a highly public and busy street to a quiet residential zone. These gateways were a sure way to create transitions from busy and noisy streets to quiet residential zones. This strategy was adopted to help the user easily feel a change in the type of zone they enter and hence be cautious of it.

The third were green connectors that encouraged biking, and storm water infiltration. Planting trees is the most economic method to create a tranquil experience. Commercial streets would benefit from these which will eventually boost local economy. These connectors would also facilitate storm water infiltration.

Gateways

Green Connectors

STATE STREET

- Widened sidewalks

- Added bikepaths

- Wider tree canopies

- Commercialized street

- Pedestrianized street

- A space for the community

- Alternating tree planters to discourage vehicles

- Wider tree canopies

MASON SQUARE PARK

- An urban park

- Serves as a respite

- Buffering the noise of vehicles passing by

- Shaded seating areas

Ben Swan Way and Mason Square Park

Sketch showing pedestrianized Ben Swan Way, looking towards redesigned urban park at Mason Square

BEN SWAN WAY

Wide

Narrower Car Lanes to reduce speeds and facilitate safe pedestrianization

Well-lit

Bikepaths

Redesigned Park

Pedestrianized Street for Local Festivals

Alternating Planters to discourage vehicular traffic

Designed Commercial Facades to facilitate engagement

Green Roofs to mitigate urban heat islands and facilitate storm water infiltration

Sketch showing gateways at intersections of commercial and residential streets

& Shaded Sidewalks

Section through Ben Swan Way, State Street and Mason Square: Implementation of redesigned storefronts and traffic calming.

Bike Racks

Bus Stop

Street Lights

Trash Can

Reimagined

Storefront Awning + Signage Lamps

Signage

Planters

Specials Board

Outdoor Seating

These include design interventions that don’t take months to construct and can be implemented within a matter of weeks. Covered bus stops, streetlights, trash cans and bike racks at regular intervals to make a street a usable space. Redesigned storefronts would have shaded seating areas, clear well-lit name boards, and an awning with wall-lamps and green elements to make the space inviting to the public.

Sidewalks and Bus Stops Storefronts

THE GRID

Residential Site Planning, Amherst, MA

Hampshire College

UMass Amherst- Fall 2022

Team MembersChaitrali Doke | Michael Riccio | Juan Rojas

Residential Site Planning Studio at Amherst, MA, addressing Amherst’s critical housing shortage by designing a contextually sensitive housing development on a South Amherst land parcel owned by Hampshire College of which majority is under conservation easement.

Design Approach: Site plan includes a residential neighborhood, agricultural research facilities, a community garden, conservation land, and a network of trails and bike paths, all designed to maintain both the agrarian heritage of the region and a strong educational connection to Hampshire College. Residential Site focuses on the typical New England connected farm building architecture, coloquially referred to as “Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn”.

Design Objectives:

- To maintain the sustainable approach of Hampshire College campus

- To add a residential aspect and address the ongoing housing shortage in the Amherst Area.

- Sustainabilty zone: Consists of a multifaceted space for recreational and educational purposes.

ADAPTIVE LEARNING

Learning and Therapeutic Center for the Intellectually Disabled, Pune, India

Architectural Thesis

Pune University- Spring 2020

This campus was taken up as a Thesis project in Chikhali, Pune. A rural area, because statistics prove that awareness amongst rural population is much needed. The aim of the project was to cater to the architectural needs of cerebral development of the mentally challenged; by providing spaces for education, therapy and training. In order to create awareness, areas for showcasing their talents are also provided.

DESIGN APPROACH:

The primary functions of the site were schooling, therapy and training centre. Zoning was done in response to the site analysis. Roof monitors provided for indirect lighting. Central courtyard and open floor plans for creating a more welcoming environment. Subtle materials and colour schemes were used in order to create a calming atmosphere.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Summer Internship Selected works (June 2023- August 2023)

Arcadis Inc, Boston, MA

Render for Chapman Middle School, Weymouth MA.

Assisted in the initial grading study and drafting for Nashua Library

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