Rakhi Dev - Designfolio 2018-2021

vol. 02

2018-2021

selected works

Rakhi Dev |Architect|

coverpage illustrated by Rakhi Dev

vol. 02

illustrated by Rakhi Dev

vol. 02

Hello!

I am Rakhi Dev, an architect based in Bangalore.

After graduating in the year 2018 from RV college of Architecture, I have had the opportunity to be a part of Karun Kumbera Architects and Urbanists and Edgar Demello Architects.

Beyond architecture; What excites me the most about the field is the freedom to be assosiated with every other field. The projects I have been involved with in the past has encouraged me to appreciate sujbects like Anthropology, Ethnography, Human behavioral biology, Evolutionary Biology and architectural illustrations.

Get in touch! +91 8330026104 dev.rakhi@yahoo.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakhi-dev-b7a098192 h t t p s : / / i s s u u . c o m / d e v . r a k h i

vol. 02

Work

www. kk- a u . c o m

experience

Edga r D e m e llo A rc hite c ts , / / B ang alore

2019-2020

K aru n ku m b e ra a r chite c ts and u rb anis ts , / / B ang alore

2018-2019

A r c hite c tu ral w orks hop , / / B ang alore

2017-2018

www. a r c h it e c t u r a lwo r ks h o p . c om

Software

competencies

A d od e P s A d ob e A i A d ob e I d

A u toc ad S ke tc hu p R hino

Other

Skills

S ke tc hing A r c hite c tu re illu s tra tion

Ha nd d ra f ting Mod e l m a king

College/school

education

RV C o lle g e of A rc hite c tu re / / B a ng alore

2013-2018

Se v e n t h da y A dv e n tis t hig he r s e c . s c hool / / O tta p ala m

2011-2012

A irf orc e S c hool / / C oim b a tore

2008-2010

Navy C hild re n S c hool V is ha khap ata na m / / K oc hi

2000-2007

B a c h e lo r s o f A r c h it e c t u r e

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and

Courses

// United Nations CC E-Learn: Introductory course on Climate Change, certificate issued by United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) // United Nations CC E-Learn - UN-Habitat – Climate change and cities // Kaarwan - Architectural heritage and conservation workshop // The University of Newcastle Australia - Anthropology: Understanding Societies and Cultures // NPTEL& IIT Roorkee - Culturally responsive built environments (ONGOING) // NPTEL & IIT Bombay - Understanding Ethnography (ONGOING) // IALD Lighting design workshop

Languages En glish Hin d i

Mal ay al am Kannada

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Participations

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01 Undergraduate Thesis | Rethinking urban deathscapes

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02 House 4 |Nansuch house

03 International open Idea competition | Wasteside

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The wellness house| House shah

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05 Under the Himalayas | Apartment for HHDL

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06 Spatial redefinition of QT | QT

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This portfolio contains selected works from design projects developed during my time at Edgar Demello Architects and Karun Kumbera Architects and Urbanists. Some Illustration works are part of personal explorations. The following projects were chosen to highlight the diversity of projects and the range of skillsets that I have developed.

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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 a result of urban sprawl, these deathscapes became part of the cities. Even in present times, spaces related to death has been neglected and stigmatised. With the 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.

Location : Lakshmipurm burial ground Indiranagar

The project aims at proposing an alternative approach to designing spaces related to death and answering questions like, Site visit: Initial impressions

Photograph of the model

Site visit: Initial impressions

How do we tackle the issue of lack of space for disposal of human body?

Exploring the scopes of new meth ods.

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

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Can we propose non denomina tional deathscapes?

Photomontage Medium: Photoshop

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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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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

Density study of tomb stones

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

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

Exploded view Scale : NTS

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

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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 underground

Path 1: To the roof top

Path 2: To the under-

Path 1: To the roof top

Path 2: To the under-

incidental pathways

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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House_4

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Nansuch house Location : Ooty,Tamil Nadu Project type : Weekend Home

Premise_ H 4 is a weekend home nestled in the rolling hills of Hullickal village. It is imagined for a family of 4 to be able to escape into nature, away from the city. The aim of the project was to propose a scheme that takes advantage of the quietness of the surroundings, but at the same time create dynamic spaces to hold large gatherings.

An attempt to combat the vastness of green hills has been made through choice of facade envolope. Mindfull use of perforations creates a playful relationship with the view, hiding the valleyline and horizon at points and revealing them at others.

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Intent_ The aim of the project was to propose a comfortable weekend home by taking advantage of the prestine landscapes of Hullickal. The approach to the site is a steep acsend, the site itself is tucked away in a small pocket off the main road.

To make the best use of the topography, the house is sunk by 3 meters. This allows the entry to the house from the 1st floor. Functions like sleeping quarters are placed on the lower level.

The house is designed as a combination of assembled and conventional construction. The rich red brick facade contrasts with the bright green hills, yet the natural aging of brick would eventually help the house melt into the context.

Involvement_ // // // // //

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Presentation drawing preparation Working drawing preparation Detailing Pre commencement Site visits Preparation of 3D model

Suggestive render

125mm thk concrete and decking sheet roofing as per structural detail

Steel frames

Steel portal for entrance

Concrete salb with perforations

Clear storey window

Brick cladding on the exterior

Verandah on 2 sides

Exploded view Scale : NTS * The above graphics has been prepared exclusively for portfolio purpose only

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Photomontage Medium: Photoshop

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Working drawing Entry level : First floor plan Scale : NTS

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Working drawing Section CC’ Scale : NTS SECTION cc'

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Shingles Underlayment 1” Screed min 1’ wide flashing 125mm thk concrete and decking sheet roofing as per structural detail ISMC 300 Calcium silicate false ceiling ISMB 150 12mm toughened glass 20mm granite coping 1.5mm GI flashing 20mm timber ledge projecting by 1/2” beyond internal plaster 200*450 RCC beam drip mould UPVC fixed in line with outer edge of concrete masonry

MS L angle stiffeners at every 5th course of brick 200MM thk concrete block masonry 15mm mortar 115MM thk brick masonry 150mm thk RCC slab vertical brick course at slab level

600mm RCC beam concrete lintel drip mould

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1.5mm GI flashing

MS L angle stiffeners at every 5th course of brick

150MM thk concrete slab RCC projection to support brick wall

300*600MM rcc beam

Filling soil to be well compacted (Proctor density 96%)

100mm thk PCC 1:4:8

SBC of soil taken as 29.5 T/ Sq m 230mm soling with sand if required

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International open idea competition

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Wasteside: 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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Intent_ Olusosun manages about one-third of Waste that gets generated within Lagos, as well as imported from other parts of the world.

Borrowing a Lagosian’s perspective, that is a reservoir of fuel to draw energy from for the next 6080 years.

The landscape is sculpted to be a large breathing space, energy generator, and a pavilion that celebrates sports, art, culture and the daily lives of Lagos.

The sculpture explores the possibility of being a porous entity that facilitates the existence of Lagosians without cultural disputes or competitions.

A porous site also helps to create a safe zone within the city, where one can imagine men women and children spending time carefree.The proposal encourages more places like Lagos to step up and become centres of waste management globally

Involvement_ // Research phase : Data collection, literature review, case study and inference // Design development : With the inference from research phase, prepared a first cut layout with the team. // Illustration : Using the inference, prepared map series for further analysis // Panel preparation : Prepared the presentation panel for the competition

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land use in lagos is an outcome of organic growth Lack of open spaces in the city

Congested roads in ojota,oshodi,agege intersection Traffic is looked at as a boon by local vendors Areas with heavy traffic pattern have turned into a commercial zone filled with day markets and food stalls

Overcrowed spaces like a bus stop, market lanes or even spots with high traffic congestion have a higher frequency of crime

Flood risk pattern indicates high flood risk in areas like Ikeja, kosofe, somolu Potential flooding around the site in the next 50 years

Lagos has complex geography with constantly flooding shorelines and creeks penetrating the land masses. Marshy creeks behaved like water absorption points during floods Disrupted water pattern due to disorderly waste disposal system

Exploded view Scale : NTS

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21 million metric tons of uncompressed waste

compressed waste occupying lesser footprint

Suggestive render Medium : Photoshop and Rhino

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compressed mound of waste is reinforced with a grid of piles. Piles act Was pipe lines harvesting methane and light sources

waste is looked at as a source of income generation space in the site to continue importing waste from other parts of the globe.

Suggestive render Medium : Photoshop and Rhino

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illustrated by Ar Edgar Demello

The wellness house

_04 House Shah

Location : Bangalore,Karnataka Project type : Weekend Home

Premise_ This house is an exploration of the tangible and intangible elements that will give its unique character.

Will this house be a house for wellness?

The brief describes the spaces that are associated with a working home. With an emphasis on interaction and interdependence.

Practical on the one hand and with a deep sense of calm on the other. The spaces are meditative, through simple materials and finishes.

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Intent_ A space for wellness -Abundant light and air positive chi / Therapeutic The court as an energy center for -Exercise, Meditation, Gardening, Conversations Transformable space (formative) -with shoji screens, Folding panels Responds to the need for assisted mobility

Involvement_ Conceptualization

// Conceptualisation and first cut // Presentation drawing preparation // Working drawing preparation // Preparation of 3D model

Volumetric study

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1. Entrance ramp 2. Entrance court 3. Foyer 5. Guest room 6. Formal living 7. Kitchen (wet&dry) 8. Dining 9. Master suit 10. Sunroom 11. courtyard

First cut scheme Plan Scale : NTS

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Suggestive render Medium : Photoshop and sketchup

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Suggestive render Medium : Photoshop and sketchup

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Suggestive render Medium : Photoshop and sketchup

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Suggestive render Medium : Photoshop and sketchup

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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 alterations to Dhakpo Shedrupling monastry was part of a larger project which commenced in 2012. This particular renovation was done to incorporate a new apartment for HH Dalai Lama. The apartment also required a spill out space for HHDL to hold small gatherings during his stay in the Monastery.

The idea behind proposing a glass block slab was to construct a space for gathering without obstructing the light flow to the spaces below it.

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

Involvement_ // Design proposal and co-ordination of renovation with site. // Preparation of presentation, construction drawings, excecution // Estimation and costing // Logistics - Procurement of materials and coordination with site.

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

After casting of the glass block slab, about 1700 sqft area was gained . This area will be utilised by His Holiness dalai Lama

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during public meetings.

Glass block slab is casted

Laying of glass blocks and rebars after shuttering.

Placing of glass blocks - Glass blocks are placed

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

Fastening of steel brackets on beams

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.

I Beam fabrication in process.

Exploded view Scale : NTS * The above graphics has been prepared exclusively for portfolio purpose only

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Making of the steel brackets - All the steel members were locally fabricated in a workshop near the monastery

Making of the steel

The existing condi-

brackets - All the

tion of Monastery

steel members were

- Open to sky areas were covered by

locally fabricated

makeshift roofing

in a workshop near

system

the monastery

Fixing of steel

Bar bending in process for the glass

brackets on beams

block slab

for stiffening of glass block slab Fabrication of steel beams for support of glass block slab

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

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Process of construction : Glass brick slab for Dhakpo Shedrupling Monastery

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Roof top illuminated by lights underneath

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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 with minimal intervention.

The building system evolved is suitable for all project scale 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.

Involvement_ // Conceptualisation // Design proposal and co-ordination of renovation with site. // Preparation of presentation, construction drawings. // Estimation and costing

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

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Protective translucent layer

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

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

Exploded view Scale : NTS * The above graphics has been prepared exclusively for portfolio purpose only

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Figure: Before renovation

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Figure: Proposed look after the facade treatment

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That’s all folks!

Get in touch

Rakhi Dev +91 8330026104 dev.rakhi@yahoo.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakhi-devb7a098192 issuu.com/dev.rakhi