Architecture Portfolio - Darsheet Vora

Selected works (2018-2021)

architecture portfolio Darsheet Vora

Chitrakutir Kalagram, Pen

4th year

Darsheet Vora : A 4th-year architecture student applying for an internship. My intent for design is about user comfort and user engagement. To go beyond the mundane conventional and to come close to the minute detail, is what always thrives me. While working with a team, I feel driven to give my best for the accurate completion of work. I take pleasure in volunteering for the task I am confident about. I am eager to move towards the practical and professional learning experience about architecture and allied fields. /

+91 8928514688 darsheetv@gmail.com

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contact details”

participations”

darsheetv@gmail.com, darsheetvora18ha@student.mes.ac.in

09/2021

Darsheet Vora

06/2021

The Drawing Board 2021 / Competition by Rohan Builders

The House 2.0 / Competition by archdais

@hatchy_sketch @darsheetv

01/2021

Dombivli, Maharashtra - 421 201

07/2018

NIRMAL 2020 / Inter-College Toilet Design Competition

Urban Sketching Workshop / Inter-College Toilet Design Competition

education” 2018-23

extra-curricular”

Pillai HOC College of Architecture / B. Arch - currently in 4th year

2016-18

SH Jondhale Jr College / HSC

2014-16

College Booklet design / head

team parivartan - Student Organization / member

New Sunrise English High School / SSC

“ a place which enables an interaction of people with the environment is a design”

Urban Sketching / USMumbai, USNaviMumbai

skills”

interests”

AutoCAD 2D

Team work and lead

SketchUp 3D

Research and analysis

Indesign

Technical oriented

Photoshop

2D drafting

Illustrator

Graphics

Vray

Sketching

Lumion

Model making

Travel Film-making Video editing Dialogues and Debates Fin-Lit

languages” Marathi, Hindi, English, Kutchchi, Gujarati 3

contents”

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01. Nivasa- Mixed Housing

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02. Municipal Drawings

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03. Vidyagruh- School

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04. Team Parivartan- Student body

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05. Publication Work

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06. Heritage Awards- COA

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07. Hand-drawn sketches

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08. Physical Models

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Individual academic project /

views to Panvel Creek

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07 Mixed-housing 2.97 ha Ulwe, Navi Mumbai -U lwe

Semester Typology Site Area Location

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commercials on the main node

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high rise in south to shade the central park

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The aim for site planning of this design was to assure an engaging neighborhood with the rational response to the site constraints. The major highway abutting the site was towards the creek which link Mumbai to Navi Mumbai and the upcoming Navi Mumbai International airport. Hence the commercials and shops are placed at the node having exposure to the busy lane. High-rise apartments placed on south to give shade to the north. Proper connectivity is ensured by not using more area for roads only.

views to the MTHL

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- Master Planning with an understanding of context.

- Understanding user requirements in a neighborhood - Creating sustainable neighbourhood

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Aim:

Site analysis diagram

Master PLan 7

bungalow module”

Plot area FSI

: 300 sqm : 1.1

Bungalow is purposefully designed in a angular form as an attempt to provide a different experience.

Internal planning is done based on the proximity.

Importance was given to the usability of the space. The user should be satisfied by just staying the home in situations like lockdown. This was the idea behind the design program.

Exploded isometric 8

Section AA’

Longitudinal sectional view

Isometric view of Bungalow

Isometric Section view 9

rowhouse module”

Plot area FSI

: 150 sqm : 1.1

The constraint with rowhouse scheme is that there can’t be any opening from side ways for light and ventilation. Hence, incorporated a skylight for lighting up the living area, other large openings on front and back facade are enough. The rowhouses are planned in such a manner that they have a pocket between two rowhouses and it can used a place for chit-chat with the neighbors.

Exploded isometric 10

Section BB’

Longitudinal sectional view

Isometric view of Bungalow

Isometric Section view 11

apartment module”

1BHK 2BHK

: 65 : 80

The design is based on the proxmities of several spaces. I started with defining the core first and then planning out the orientation of rooms and flats. The core is designed in such a way that all the ducts are aligned to avoid clutter. All the toilets and bathooms are opening to a toilet shaft, which makes it easier for lining pipes, supply and drainage services.

Exploded isometric 12

Section AA’

Section BB’

Rowhouses and bungalows

Stilt Area Plan

Entrance 13

02 Municipal Drawings

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03 VidyaGruh: shelter of wisdom Individual academic project /

Site Analysis: Constraints: Direct views into the site, Noise Oppurtunity: Shade from West direction

Symbolic sketch of the design

Semester Typology Site Area Location

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05 Secondary school 8000 sqm CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai

Aim: To learn and apply ‘design’ as a tool to enhance educational spaces in an urban context to create an effective and unique architectural dialogue that transfers knowledge beyond four walls of a classroom and within an urban quad.

The intent behind VIdyaGruh was to respond to all the major site constraints (noise and privacy) as a form and to provide a holistic learning environment that doesn’t promote rote learning. Activity-based flexible learning space is a key feature. Engagement pockets are provided to maximize the use of non-program areas as a place for conversation and trigger the intellect.

The seating arrangement between the open court and semiopen multipurpose space has dual usability. The school has ample open spaces for gatherings and events.

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contextual analysis

Sound Analysis:

SWOT diagram How much sound a function can bear

Low (60db talk)

Primary learning (Classroom, computer room, science lab, library)

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vocational, recreation classroom

Medium (70 db loud talk)

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Entrance waiting reception

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Offices, staff, meeting

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Nursing

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Storeroom

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Stationary/ ATM

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Auditorium, multipurpose, seminar

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Sports room, ground

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Assembly area Suitable position Noise prone area

Amphitheatre

sound analysis

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Parking Dorms

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Common rooms Toilets

High (80db vehicles)

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Entry and exits planned according to the lane directions of the road and to have a minimal flux of traffic within the site, keeping the student safety concern in mind.

SITE PLAN model views

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Seatings are stragetically provided between the playground and multipurpose area to make a provision for the audience. Also, a separate seating at the perimeter of playground.

at the playground

under the bridge

GROUND FLOOR near multipurpose area

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Large non-program spaces introduced to enhance by doing and learning by dialogues. Non-Program areas to be used for learning-based activities.

FIRST FLOOR

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c0-curricular”

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04 Team Parivartan: student organization Group co-curricular project /

Semester : 03 Role : Drawing, Painting Team Parivartan is a student body, founded by our seniors to perform voluntary activites in and around Navi Mumbai. I was a part of one of the projects. The project was to paint a classroom for the local municipality school in Mohopada. Providing them with a good interactive learning environment.

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05 Publication work Group co-curricular project /

Semester : 07 Role : Ideate, strategize, edit, compose graphics We composed the hand stippled drawings into a booklet for our college. Using Indesign, Photoshop improved my familiarity with the software.

HERITAGE DOCUMENTATION: VISHRAMBAUG WADA

HERITAGE DOCUMENTATION: VISHRAMBAUG WADA

TIMELINE PESHWA

INTRODUCTION Architecture in its raw glory has endured the test of time. The only man-made element that has our relics. In either case, in its solid form, leaving humankind to learn, observe. The cycle of plant and animal life eventually fades in the background, but not with the legacy which is engraved in cities, towns, and streets, buildings, homes along with the sweet scent of culture. It enables humans to understand the shifts in paradigms. Oddly, time waits for none. It has seen the humankind creating, destroying, struggling and surviving. Every inch of land onearth, architecture is evolving and people adapt. It became fasination for many rulers, but lead to war to establish political boundaries.

BAJIRAO

HISTORY Maharashtra is bound to loom large in any history of Indian architecture ranging from rock-cut sanctuaries, Buddhist chaityas, viharas, Jain cave temples to Islamic and colonial influences, it experiences a broad vocabulary of architecture, predominantly due to the various leaders that ruled its realm. It was much focused on deliberating to develop domestic architecture in the regional form of courtyard houses. Western Indian region has always been an area of our subjected to constant pressure during all historical periods. Best buildings emerged in that time, enriched with diversity and varieties, which evolved over the decades. The architecture was resilient.

Peshwa Bajirao was appointed by Shahu Maharaj. Bajirao moved the administration of the Maratha Empire to Pune and gave it a fortified base, “The Shaniwar Wada” palace of the Peshwas.

MADHAVRAO

11. Meethgang Peth 12. Shivapur Peth 13. Nagesh Peth 14. Shavani Peth 15. Sadashiv Peth 16. Musafarjang Peth 17. Narayan Peth 18. Ghorpade Peth 19. Navapura Peth 20. [NANA] Hanumant Peth 21. Narsipura Peth.

1. Kasba 2. Somwar Peth 3. Mangalwar Peth 4. Shaniwar Peth 5. Budhwar Peth 6. Ravivar Peth 7. Shaniwar Wada fortification.

8. Sukhrawar Peth 9. Guruwar Peth 10. Ganesh Peth.

A.D. 1740

A.D. 1772

PESHWA

By means of architecture or people, the past is percolating in the present.

The Vishrambaugh Wada at Pune underwent series of alterations with time. Be its extensions in physical form that displays the architecture of various periods of functionality from being a private residence to an educational institute to a museum cum post office today, it demonstrated the most exquisite form of progressive architecture.

Madhavrao contributed tremendously to the Maratha Empire, in spite of opposition.

He established the Sadashiv Peth which later became the affluent part of the Pune city giving rise to its unique sub-culture.

PESHWA

A.D. 1761

NANASAHEB

A.D. 1805

PESHWA

BAJIRAO II Peshwa Nanasaheb came up with an intricate water system “The Katraj Shaniwar Wada Pipeline” through which water was supplied to over 100000 residents by only using the natural gradient.

VISHRAMBAUG WADA 1. Kasba 2. Somwar Peth 3. Mangalwar Peth 4. Shaniwar Peth 5. Budhwar Peth 6. Ravivar Peth 7. Shaniwar Wada fortification.

8. Sukhrawar Peth 9. Guruwar Peth 10. Ganesh Peth.

After Mughal’s decline in the 1800s, Marathas took over and swore to keep Indian traditions and cultures intact . In the later half of the century, they secured political stability and wealth under reign of Peshwas. Townships developed and defined house forms called Wadas that stemmed across these settlements. Residential structures were the highly nuanced product of context. Architecture and ornamentation of buildings, materials, and techniques documented social and cultural life. One such example of historical, and diverse architectural influence, is ‘THE VISHRAMBAUG WADA’, Pune. Built as a residential quarter for Bajirao Peshwa in 1811, the structure became an integral part of the rich cultural legacy of the city.

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11. Meethgang Peth 12. Shivapur Peth 13. Nagesh Peth 14. Shavani Peth 15. Sadashiv Peth 16. Musafarjang Peth 17. Narayan Peth 18. Ghorpade Peth

19. Navapura Peth 20. [NANA] Hanumant Peth 21. Narsipura Peth.

Bajirao II built lavish palaces from himself like Vishrambaug Wada & Datar Wada.

His rule was largely criticised forcing him to seek help from the English which paved way for their rule in the country.

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06 Heritage awards-COA: shortlisted in Top 10 Group co-curricular project /

Semester : 03 Role : Pencil linework Maharashtra’s vernacular house typology, Wadas, of Pen’s Hanuman Aali are documented here for the competition held by COA.

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07 Hand-drawn sketches

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08 Physical Models bowstring truss”

Group academic project /

csmt truss”

Group academic project /

Semester : 04 Role : Lead, ideate, strategize, cut-paste

Semester : 04 Role : Lead, ideate, strategize, cut-paste

An exercise to understand a long-span steel beam truss.

Made steel beams and gusset plates. Importance is given to replicate actual joinery through the model.

This was an assignment to study the precedent of the CSMT railway station truss. After performing a live case study, we created a model to understand the details

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brick model”

Group academic project /

others”

Group academic project /

Semester : 02 Role : Lead, ideate, strategize, hands-on work Building scale models of the brick masonry hands-on was a better learning experience. The bricks were kept in the laser-cut mold to settle down and sun dry.

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Darsheet Vora darsheetv@gmail.com +91 8928514688