Design folio 2018-2019 _Rakhi Dev_

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Based in Bangalore, I am an Architect from RV College of Architecture, Bangalore.

I have a year of experience in the field working with Karun Kumbera Architects and Urbanists.

Love design in any form. A strong believer in stepping out of comfort zone to keep growing. Can be a leader and also a team player.

A risk taker In terms of design, always like to explore. Enjoy making models and detailing a design.

Over the course of 6 years , I have developed interest in architectural conservation and preservation and environmental planning.

I enjoy spending time on Architectural literature and research.

Get in touch

+91 8330026104 dev.rakhi@yahoo.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakhi-dev-b7a098192

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2018-2019

2017-2018

Karun kumbera architects and urbanists, Bangalore Architectural workshop, Bangalore

C o l l e g e / sc h o o l 2013-2018

2011-2012

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RV College of Architecture Bangalore

B a c h e lo rs o f Arc h it e c t u re

Seventh day Adventist higher sec. school Ottapalam

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2000-2007

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Airforce School Coimbatore

Navy Children School Vishakhapatanam Kochi

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Autocad Sketchup Rhino

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Hand drafting Model making

Sketching Architecture illustration

L a n g u a g e s English Hindi

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Design-folio 2018-2019 Design-folio 2016-2018 https://issuu.com/dev.rakhi/docs/rakhi_dev-portfolio

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Undergraduate thesis | Bangalore Page 1-20

Under the himalayas |Kais, Himachal Pradesh Page 21-26

Spatial redefinition for bookstore | Bangalore Page 27-32

Spatial redefinition for QT | Bangalore Page 33-40

Monk’s quarters | Mainpat Monastery, Chattisgarh Page 41-48

Waste Lagos | Nigeria Page 49-54

Brochure design Page 55-56

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Under graduate - Thesis

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Rethinking urban deathscapes: An intersection of the dead and the living Faculty Nandita Srinivas Vagish Naganur Ravi Ramachandran Anil Dubey

Premise_ Death is natural and part of life, an entry into something important . However, in the contemporary scenario, these spaces have become blind spots in the urban context , lacking an identity even though the continuous loop of birth and death makes them heavily used.

The issue that has been addressed through this thesis is the need for a non-denominational space in a city to conduct the last rites of a human being with dignity.

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Intent_ Spaces related to death were isolated from the settlements due to the superstitions attached to them. As the population increased, these deathscapes became a part of the city due to urban sprawl.

Even in current scenario, spaces related to death has been neglected as a result of superstitions. With growing population cities are facing lack of space for performing the last rites and disposing human bodies. Burial grounds are turning into redundant spaces isolated with compound walls.

With the problem of lack of space , there has been change in the attitude of urban crowd towards spaces related to death, which implies that people are more open minded to new methods.

Photograph of the model

Location : Lakshmipurm burial ground Indiranagar

The project aims at proposing an alternative approach to designing spaces related to death and answering questions like, How do we tackle the issue of lack of space for disposal of human body?

Exploring the scopes of new methods.

Is there a better way to remember the dead while adhering to the rituals and metaphysics of death?

Can we propose non denominational deathscapes?

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Site is occupied by three religious communities for burial. The physical barrier negotiates space.

Dense overgrowth of ground cover. 52 acres of various species of trees like Delonix regia, Azadirachta indica and Eucalyptus.

Location of mosques, temples and churches near the site

Site visit: Initial impressions

Site has three main entrances. One for each burial ground.

Maps layered to reveal some crucial findings for the design. Even though the site is located in one of the densest parts of Bangalore, the site lacks activites. Resembles an air bubble.

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Jury in progress RV College of Architecture Juror : Gurjeet Singh Matharoo

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Ideation dissolving boundaries of the burial ground creating incidental pathways across to prevent redundant spaces. An intersection of the living and the dead: neutral space

Ideation ( sketches and evolution of design) Medium: Charcoal on paper

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Photomontage Medium: Photoshop

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Mapping of various paths of the living and the dead ( sketches and evolution of design) Medium: pen and ink on paper

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Juxtaposition of paths, niches and pause points ( sketches and evolution of design) Medium: pen and ink on paper

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Paths and planes: attempt to carve out spaces (Exploratory models) Medium: Acrylic sheets with craft board

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Paths and planes: attempt to carve out spaces (Exploratory models) Medium: EPE sheets with craft board

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Early drafts Bird’s eye view: fragments of procession paths and ritual ground Scale 1:500

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Final drafts Bird’s eye view: fragments of procession paths and ritual ground Scale 1:500

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Final drafts Medium: Rottering pen on gateway Scale 1:100

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Final drafts Medium: Rottering pen on gateway Scale 1:100

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Final drafts Medium: Rottering pen on gateway Scale 1:100

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Final drafts Medium: Rottering pen on gateway Scale 1:100

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Not associated with death

Associated with death

Not associated with death

Associated with death

Not associated with death

Associated with death

Path 1: To the roof top

Path 2: To the under-

Path 1: To the roof top

Path 2: To the under-

Path 1: To the roof top

Path 2: To the under-

incidental pathways

ground ritual space

incidental pathways

ground ritual space

incidental pathways

ground ritual space

Model Scale 1:100

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Model Scale 1:100

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Under the himalayas

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Apartment for HHDL Location : Kais,Himachal Pradesh Project type : Renovation

Premise_ Dagpo Shedrupling Monastery, situated on the left bank of the Beas river, was inaugurated by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 2005.

Situated in a seismic zone 5, the monastery was an outcome of an organic expansion to fit the changing requirements of the Monks. Several buildings like a school, teachers block, guest house, main Monastic block are situated within the Monastery.

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Intent_ The requirement from the monasetry was a very simple one, addition of an apartment block for High Holiness Dalai Lama with a spill out space to accomodate 250 - 300 person gathering.

The alterations had to be integrated respecting the existing aesthetics.

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Existing roof around the Lamrim temple is a temporary one made of polycarbonate sheet.

Existing roof is removed and strengthening process begins for casting of the glass block slab. Once casted, space can be utilised for events.

Isometric view of Dhakpo shedrupling monastery

After casting of the glass block slab, about 1700 sqft area was gained . This area will be utilised

by His Holiness dalai Lama during public meetings.

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Glass block slab is casted

Placing of glass blocks - Glass blocks are placed

Laying of reinforcement rods -Reinforcement rods are placed once shuttering is completed.

Reinforcement of peripheral members - Since the was insufficient details on the structural integrity of the monastry, it was suggested that the peripheral members be stiffened with brackets and I-beams.

Pedestals for ventilation - Pedestals of 450mm height are provided to make space for ventilators - Lifting the slab also ensures that the existing building is not disturbed too much

Existing terrace condition - Concrete in the parapet wall removed to cast the new slab.

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Suggestive 3d render: Effect of glass brick slab on the third floor of the monastery.

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Spatial redefinition for Champaca bookstore

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Bookstore and cafe Location : Bangalore Project type : Renovation

Premise_ The site for this project is tucked away on the trerrace of an old residence in rather secretive locality on Edwards road, Bangalore.

The site is about 1500 sq ft of terrace area with a courtyard like appearance reappropriated to form the bookstore/cafe.

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Intent_ The requirement from the client was to be able to convert the terrace to a 50 seater cafe and a children’s book store.

Intent of was to retain the whimsical charm of the space, keep the connect to the beautiful garden right outside the buiding while preventing rain water affecting the bookshelves.

Since the space was aquired for a limited period of time, the structure designed could be removed and assembled elsewhere.

Glazed enclosures made sure plenty of light and ventilation without compromising on the safety of the library books.

Figure: Section showing the detailing of glazed panels.

Large gutters chanel water to the UG sump.

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Proposed tiled roof to match the existing building language

Built up gutters to act like overhangs

Steel framework to mount the glazed panels

Existing MS columns extended to incorporate mezzanine floor Library and bookstore at terrace level and cafe on mezzanine Suggestive 3d render

Glazed panels mounted on steel framework

Figure: Blown up isometric model explaining assembly of the steel structure

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Figure: Before renovation

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Figure: Proposed addition for Champaca bookstore/ Cafe

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Spatial redefinition for QT

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Location : Bangalore Project type : Renovation

Premise_ The project is a demonstration on how to appropriate a given space without minimal intervention. The building system evolve is suitable for all project type and building typologies.

Site is located in Koramangala, Bangalore, the 2 storey residential building undergoes facade treatment and modulation in plan to suit the requirements of an upcoming start up company.

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Intent_ The requirement from the client was to be able have a unified look to their brand at all of their upcoming locations, to have the freedom to plug in and out from any property. A facade treatment was evolved that was easy to install and remove as and when required.

This type of trelis work are suitable for transforming spaces and changing quality for spaces with least capital. The aesthetic language can be repeated at any location regardless of the building that has been rented out.

Planter box systems can be mounted on the trellis to grow vegetables and flowering/non flowering plants. Horizontal members can be replaced with Aquaponic systems as well.

Figure: Suggestive aesthetics after the installation of trelis and planter box.

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Protective translucent layer

MS pipe trellis work for exterior.

These framework act like a scaffolding for installation and repair of planterbox

Metal staircase for accessing the roof top

Wiremesh planter box

Figure: Blown up isometric model explaining assembly of wiremesh planter box

Figure: Blown up isometric model explaining assembly of the steel structure

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Figure: Before renovation

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Figure: Proposed look after the facade treatment

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Mainpat Monastery

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Monk’s quarters Location : Chattisgarh Project type : Architecture

Premise_ On the outskirts of Mainpat village, Dhakpo Monastery, camp 1 is located. The hilly north of present day Chhattisgarh perched at 1,100 metres was identified as suitable and the government of Madhya Pradesh (of which Chhattisgarh was a part of) gave 3000 acres of the plateau for the resettlement colony.

This project is a continuation of the expansion for their Monastery. The project is to unfold in various stages, begining with demolision of a few dilapidated structures and building of Monk’s quarters.

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Intent_ Mainpat monastery is located in a remote settlement village of Kamleshpur on the plataeu of Mainpat. The main challenge of the project is to aquire skilled labor force for the construction.

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This project is a experimention wil prfabricated systems that was desiged and manufactured in cites and assembled on site with the help of locals. This way, number of days spent on site gets reduced.

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Design process involved understanding how the local construction techniques are and availaility of resource for building.

Legend 1. Block A Block A consists of 12 rooms which can accomodate 2 monks each room.

2. Toilet block 3. Block B Block B consists of 4 rooms which can accomodate 2 monks each room.

4. Multi-function hall for prayers and gatherings.

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Elements like detached roofs, otla and high plinth was inspired from local building typologies.

Roofing sheet

Figure: Detail A Blown up isometric model explaining assembly of the steel roof joinery nodes

Purlins

Figure: Detail B Blown up isometric model explaining assembly of the steel roof joinery nodes

MS pipe rafters

MS pipe joinery

Metal staircase for accessing the roof top

Blown up isometric model explaining layers of construction

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Figure: Construction steps

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Figure: Detailed view, from right 1.Block A 2.Block b 3.Toilet block

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Figure: Section Section explaining the scale. Elements inspired from the locality.

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International open idea competition

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Waste: Multi-purpose stadium Location : Lagos, Nigeria Project type : Urban Design

Premise_ Waste is a global issue common to all urban areas. The world now creates more than a billion tons of garbage a year, which it incinerates, buries, exports, and recycles. As major cities expand so must their ability to reverse wasteful tendencies and begin living more efficiently and sustainably.

Until recently in Lagos, the Nigerian megalopolis handled its waste by relocation. It seemed simple enough to drive waste outside of town to the 100-acre Olusosun dump site beginning in 1992.

Since then, Lagos is estimated to be the fastest growing metropolis in the world, expanding from a population of 7 million to over 21 million. The landfill that was once far from any urban activity is now surrounded by it. Earlier this year, the Olusosun Landfill was shut down by local government and slated for redevelopment as an urban green space and public park.

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Brochure design for Architecture firm

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Get in touch

Rakhi Dev +91 8330026104 dev.rakhi@yahoo.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakhi-dev-b7a098192 issuu.com/dev.rakhi