Devneil Biswas | Portfolio (2018-2022)

Devneil Biswas

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University School of Architecture & Planning, New Delhi 2018-2022

Hi, I am Devneil, a 4th year undergraduate student of architecture.

I wish to work with people who give me the oppurtunity to push beyond the experiences and learnings that I have had so far.

I also have a keen interest in exploring cities and understanding how they work. I believe in the influence of design on people and spaces and my design ideas are driven by a mix of sustainabilty, functionality, culture and architectural expression.

Languages English Hindi Bengali

Devneil Biswas Date of Birth 22|07|2000 Email 2000devneil@gmail.com Phone +91 9968588339 Address 74-C, Pocket A-10, Kalkaji Extension, New Delhi -110019

Interests Painting Graphics Table tennis Cricket Gaming

Recommendations Prof. Rajat Ray Professor - USAP, GGSIPU +91 9810006311 Ar. Anupam Bansal Partner - ABRD Architects +91 8800889378

Competitions & Workshops

Education 2018-ongoing

2018

2016

B. Arch University School of Architecture and Planning, New Delhi Grade XII - 94% Don Bosco School, Alaknanda, New Delhi Grade X - 10 CPGA Don Bosco School, Alaknanda, New Delhi

Annual NASA Design Competition 2019 (Shortlisted - Top 25) KAARVAN National Design Competition 2020 Annual NASA Design Competition 2020 (Shortlisted - Top 25) EnteKochi - Urban Design Competition 2020 (Shorlisted- Top 100) Bauhaus Competition - Campus Challenge

Experience 2021 (June-Aug)

2020 (July-Aug)

2019 (Oct-Dec)

ABRD Architects New Delhi (Architectural Intern) Trust For SEARCH Kolkata (Graphic Design Intern) VSPB Associates New Delhi (Architectural Intern)

Research & Documentation Research Paper ‘Production of Space in Urban Informal Settlements’ Govindpuri, Delhi 2022 Documentation of Chitkul - as a part of ANDC 2019 Settlement study Craft village of Nirona, Gujarat 2020

Ethos - Archumen 2021 (Shortlisted- Top 10) SEARCH - Landscape Urbanism Workshop 2019 LOMOS Archilabs - Rhino Workshop 2021

Software Proficiency CAD and 3D Modelling

Autodesk Autocad Autodesk Revit Sketchup Rhino 3D

Visualization

Lumion Enscape VRay

Presentation

Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign MS Office Suite

CONTENTS

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GROUP HOUSING LBZ AREA, NEW DELHI Academia

ANDC - BUS TERMINUS NEHRU PLACE, NEW DELHI Competition

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CIVIC CENTRE DWARKA SEC-11, NEW DELHI

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INTERNSHIP

Academia

VSPB Associates ABRD Architects

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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE GGSIPU CAMPUS, NEW DELHI

(w. Working Drawings) Academia

MISCELLANEOUS

Documentation, Photography, Graphics

“. . . . . . Delhi has been a city of ‘expansion’ for decades.

While still extending the settlement boundaries by increasing the diameters of road-rings, the enlarging heart of it is showing signs of converting itself into a city of ‘transformation’.

The ‘Mindset’ is up for change. More recently the weakness of rather ephemeralness of these laws have been totally exposed by an upheaval where the highest state decides to restructure its own face by raising new unexpected edifices, dismantling apparently permanent configurations and opening up newer avenues and landscapes. . . . .”

The brief suggested envisioning a place where more people would live in various kinds of accommodation replacing the current disposition of a few beautiful small bungalows scattered over the vast green space cut into large highly privatized and inaccessible parcels of land with historical and emotional significance but inefficient.

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GROUP HOUSING LUYTENS’ BUNGALOW ZONE (LBZ) AREA SEMESTER VII STUDIO PROJECT 2022

Existing Road Network in the LBZ

Diagonal Road retained as a Public Corridor

Creating a Hierarchy of Green Spaces

Schematic Map showing the Central Vista Precinct with Existing Heritage buildings (Source: ICOMOS) 1. Buildings within President’s Estate, 2. Rastrapati Bhavan, 3. Jaipur Column, 4. VP House, 5. National Museum since 1857, 6.

Dominion Columns, 7. National Museum upto 1857, 8. Prime Minister’s Residence, 9. Special Protection Group, 10. DRDO Bhavan, 11. Sena Bhavan, 12. Prime Minister’s Office, 13. Offices of the Defence Ministry, Vayu Bhavan, 15. Rail Bhavan, 16. New Parlament Building, 17.. Current Parliament Building, 18. Parliament Library, 19. Gurudwara Rakabganj 20. Rakabganj Masjid, 21. Cathedral Church of Redemption, 22. Central Secretariat, 23. Central Conference Centre, 24. National Archives, 25. Public Amenities, 26.

Public Parking, 27. Raksha Bhavan, 28. Masjid Zabta Ganj, 29. India Gate, 30. India Gate, 31. August Kranti Maidan, 32. National War Memorial, 33. National Stadium Complex, 34. Hyderabad House, 35. Baroda House, 36. Patiala House, 37. Dargah, 38.

Tomb, 39. Jaipur House, 40.. Bikaner House, 41. Indira Gandhi National Art Centre, 42. Purana Qila

CENTRAL VISTA PRECINCT EXISTING BOUNDARY OPEN AREAS EXISTING BUILDINGS GRADE I STRUCTURES GRADE II STRUCTURES GRADE III STRUCTURES PROPOSED BUILDINGS PROPOSED PUBLIC PARKING PROPOSED PUBLIC AMENITIES PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS STREET NETWORK

view from the entry from Central Vista side on Maulana Azad Road

PROMINENT FACE OF THE SITE

GREEN LINKAGES

The high rise MIG and HIG buildings form the face of the site on on the Central Vista side. The intention was to give the elites the view to the important public buildings and conceal the EWS and LIG buildings.

Staggering the buildings in a such a way that green linkage is created with the pockets and the diagonal axis. The open areas are according to the height and enclosure of the buildings.

RESPONSE TO CENTRAL VISTA BUILDINGS

PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO SITE

The LIG buildings creating a uniform facade & a similar height as the central vista buildings as a gesture to its importance.

A consolidated central open area accessible for all promotes inclusiveness.

The pedestrian network is kept independent of the vehicular network and connects each income group on site to the open areas. Nodes created which act as places for both activity and pause by facilitated by shops, parks or public facilities.

LIG BUILDINGS HAVING A SIMILAR HEIGHT WITH RESPECT TO THE CENTRAL VISTA BUILDINGS ON THE NORTH. HIG TOWER AT THE IMPORTANT ROUND-ABOUT ON THE JANPATH ROAD TO DENOTE ITS IMPORTANCE ON SITE. THE LOWER LEVELS OF THE TOWER CONSISTS OF A CLUBHOUSE.

EWS - 5 STORIES , WALK-UP APARTMENTS HAVE CONVENIENCE SHOPPING ON THE GROUND LEVEL EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL THE HOUSING POCKETS ON SITE.

MIG TOWERS - WRAPPED ALONG THE PERIPHERY OF THE SITE MAKING IT ACCESSIBLE TO THE CENTRAL OPEN SPACE AND EASILY APPROACHABLE FROM THE OTHER RESIDENTIAL POCKETS.

Vehicular Movement

Pedestrian Movement

LIG housing in the north kept at a similar height as that of the Central Vista buildings

Ground Floor Plan

Shopping on the Ground floor of the EWS housing to promote a live-work system for the EWS.

LIG unit - 70 sqm.

EWS unit - 35 sqm.

HIG unit - 370 sqm.

MIG unit - 230 sqm

The Podium comprises of public and semi- public facilities that can be used by the entire housing complex or guests. The public facilities include a banquet hall.

The bridge at the intermediate level of the MIG tower breaks the monotony of the form and creates a break-out space for the residents. The bridge can be used for movement, seating and other recreational activities like reading

LIG

EWS

Area of one unit: 70 sqm.

No. of units: 363 Total area of Units: 25,410 sqm.

Total Circulation area: 8415 sqm.

Total area (circulation + units) : 33,825 sqm.

Housing efficiency: 75%

Area of one unit: 35 sqm.

No. of units: 224 Total area of Units: 7,840 sqm.

Total Circulation area: 3105 sqm.

Total area (circulation + units) : 26,180 sqm.

Housing efficiency: 87%

MIG

HIG

Area of one unit: 205 sqm.

No. of units: 520 Total area of Units: 1,12,320 sqm.

Total Circulation area: 7550 sqm.

Total area (circulation + units) : 1,19,870 sqm.

Housing efficiency: 93%

Area of one unit: 370 sqm. (duplex unit) No. of units: 60 Total area of Units: 22,800 sqm.

Total Circulation area: 3380 sqm.

Total area (circulation + units) : 26,180 sqm.

Housing efficiency: 87%

A neighborhood Civic Centre is a place which caters to the daily needs of the neighborhood by facilitating both commercial and recreational activities within the community.

Along with public offices a large part of the program is also dedicated to rent-able office spaces.

It consists of a shopping center having a hierarchy of shops ranging from booths needed for daily use to, restaurants, cafes or showrooms.

It can also be a community space of residents for participation in recreational activities alongside.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD CIVIC CENTER DWARKA, NEW DELHI SEMESTER VII STUDIO PROJECT 2021

Connected Walkable Convenient Accessible ACCESS & LINKAGES

COMFORT & IMAGE

Welcoming Neighbourly Diverse Cooperative SOCIABILITY

Sittable

Integrated

Safe

Complete

Attractive

Inclusive USE & ACTIVITIES

CENTRAL OPEN SPACE

CONNECTING THE GREEN SPACES

A central open space which would be the place shared by the community center, an outdoor seating for restaurants and a part of transit for a large influx of office goers and customers.

The form was further divided as a gesture to connect the two green spaces adjacent to the site. The civic centre posing as a node between the neighbourhood park and the residential area

INTRODUCING THE PROGRAMME

IDENTIFYING THE ENTRIES

Further voids were scooped out to introduce terraces as a response to the context and the site edges. The taller office building placed at the junction of the park & the main road.

Connections created to link the inside and the outside. Entries to the building also led to the identification of the service cores.

The temple positioned next to the community center and facing the park because of its associability.

Informal Shops present at the neighbourhood edge.

Gathering area outside the temple for seating, wearing & removal of shoes

Entry area Pergola shading the entry to court.

Site Area 9265 SQM Ground Coverage 33% Built-Up Area 13600 Permissible F.A.R 1.5 Achieved F.A.R 1.5 Total Area Distribution Shopping Center 3100 SQM Office Space 8250 SQM Community Center 1725 SQM

Ground Floor Plan

The plaza on the neighbourhood edge is the place of for residents to visit the informal market and the shopping centre.

Section AA’

Section BB’

External Wall Section The office facade consists of vertical steel members on the west facade which acts as a skin to reduce the heat gain by the building.

A School of Architecture was proposed in the existing campus of GGSIP University, Dwarka.

The program was divided into three parts according to use - the studios & lecture rooms which are more intimate spaces for the students, shared spaces like exhibition area, library, canteen & workshops, and a dedicated area for faculty and staff.

Considering the site context and case studies - emphasis was given to integrate open spaces within the building and even respond to the open spaces near the site.

Sustainable practices were used to reduce the heat gain of the building and its associated embodied energy.

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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE GGSIPU CAMPUS, NEW DELHI SEMESTER V STUDIO PROJECT 2020

Weaving Nature and Architecture

SITE ANALYSIS

The existing site context played an important role in making design decisions.

Keeping the context in mind, there was an emphasis on connecting the existing open spaces around the site through responses of the built form or physical connections.

Vehicular access

A physical connection to the O.A.T by creating a sunken courtyard.

P Pedestrian access

A Activity nodes

Relationship of the open spaces

Double heighted isual court for workshops creating visual connection on various levels

Ground Floor Plan

Based on north-south orientation of spaces - studios, Lecture rooms, library to maximize daylight. Opening towards the large gathering space- the amphitheater.

Voids in the form were created to make it porous and introduce immediate open spaces. Cores identified at the junction of each the block.

Staggering of the form towards the amphitheatre & shaping the library block to respect the university building next to it.

Fuctional distribution diagram

Section AA’

Section BB’

External Wall Section The facade on the south side consists of recessed windows which reduces the heat gain from the overhead sun. FIller slabs are used which are low cost and have a lesser associated embodied energy than conventional slabs.

WORKING DRAWINGS ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SEMESTER- 06 2021 The main aim of the building construction studio is to make us understand how the designs are executed on site with the help of detailed drawings.

It includes design, execution, structural considerations, choice of materials, etc.

The drawings included floor plans, framing plans, sections, elevations, external development plan, toilet and staircase core details, door and window details, etc.

The course offered us many oppurtunities to work with new materials & helped in developing skills & techniques so that we are ready with the alternatives to the problems on-site during execution.

LOWER GROUND FLR PLAN (-900)

SECTION BB’

MEZZANINE FLR PLAN (+2100)

GROUND FLR PLAN (+600)

PLANTER DETAIL

PLINTH PROTECTION

PLAN AT +600

RAILING DETAIL AT ‘A’

NOSING DETAIL AT ‘C’

STAIRCASE SECTION

SECTION BB’

SHAFT END DETAIL

STAIRCASE DETAIL AT ‘A’

PARAPET DETAIL

Public mobility spaces are the one’s which help people connect to places across the country. In India, the public transportation sector indulges in transporting millions of people a day. Referring to the bus sector which operates 170,000 busses carrying 70 million or more people every day.

In the Pandemic scenario, uncontrollable mobility at every square mile has given rise to increase in crowded spaces. The mobility spaces are becoming hotspots for transmission of diseases and hence caged people inside their homes. Since the crowd is not allowed at public spaces, how can these spaces transform? How do we change the idea of public mobility? We must be able to question oneself, in pursuit of liveable cities, towns and villages starting with the rudimentary ie: mobility spaces.

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BUS TERMINUS DESIGN NEHRU PLACE, DELHI NASA - ANDC COMPETITION 2020

Nehru Place located on a site of 96 acres was one of the first district centers built in the mid seventies as per the Delhi Master Plan 1961 but over the years has now started functioning as a city center with footfalls from other parts of Delhi and beyond. Over the last fifteen years the situation began to change with the influx of shops dealing with all kinds of digital accessories and today Nehru Place is Asia’s largest IT market.

EXISTING NEHRU PLACE BUS TERMINUS AND ITS CONTEXT

Bus bays for drop off/ pick up of passengers

Ground floor Plan

The passenger on getting screened at the sanitisation tunnel reaches the boarding / deboarding area. On the upper level is the activity zone having eateries, shops and art exhibition areas..

Retail and seating along the Nehru Place edge

Upper floor plan

Firm

Project

Involvement Conceptualisation Production

VSPB Associates

Ente-Kochi Urban Design Competition, Mullasery Canal

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Proposal for Smart City SEEB, Muscat, Oman ABRD Architects

Proposal for Korean Embassy Extension Lighthouse Communities Foundation Udyog Vihar Commercial centre

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Rendering and Post Production

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Professional Work Summer Internship -VSPB Associates, Delhi (2020) -ABRD Architects, Delhi (2021)

ENTE-KOCHI URBAN DESIGN COMPETITION Mullassery Canal, Kochi

Kochi, like many other cities in India, gradually turned its back from the water infrastructure and allowed it to degenerate- - socially, ecologically and spatially.

The Mullassery canal is a man-made canal centrally located on the mainland portion of Kochi, connecting to the larger Thevara-Perandoor Canal on the east, and flowing into the backwaters at its western end.

w a t e r

ater and Waste Management for a clean canal

ctivation of the canal edge for the public place-making

ourism promotion by showcasing activities, historic assets and marina

cological regeneration of the precinct ecreation spaces inclusive for all ages & gender groups.

Stakeholder & Community Engagement Strategy

SUB-SITE A An overarching conceptual master plan of the site comprising: a block diagram of relocated buildings on the KSRTC land, a public commute and circulation plan (within the site and the approach road), a concept for a sustainably-built terminal with connectivity to the city center and surrounding neighbourhoods.

ARRIVAL A RRIVAL

DEPARTURE D EPARTURE

View of the entry plaza at the entry of the Bus Terminus and the Plaza

Access system

Water system

Pedestrian areas

Water receptacle

Bus Movement

Soak Areas

Other MV movement

Integrated French drain networks

Green corridor

1. ENTRY PLAZA 2. SHOPS 3. URBAN ART 4. PBS STAND 5. NMT/ E-RICKSHAW DROP-OFF PICK-UP ZONE 6. ENTRY LOBBY 7.VERTICAL CORE 8. RAIN WATER HARVESTING AREA 9. RECEPTACLE 10 WTP 11 ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK 12 FUEL PUMP 13 WASHING AREA 14 WORKSHOP AREA 15 WORKSHOP OFFICE

Plan of KSRTC Bus Terminus

PUBLIC PLAZA

AL JACOB BRIDGE

Public square at the proposed extension to the college hostel

Library block

Sewer pipe to carry outfall from adjoining houses to the u/g STP proposed

Shallow receptacles to soak water and overflow will lead to the storm water system of the canal.

CANAL PROMENADE

LIBRARY BLOCK

1. BACKWATERS 2. MULLASSERY CANAL 3. MARINE DRIVE 4. PRIYADARSHINI PARK 5. RECEPTACLE 6. CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA 7. PUBLIC PLAZA 8. EXISTING STRUCTURES IN PARK 9. KOCHI REFINERIES PARK 10. CANAL PROMENADE 11. ST. TERESA’S COLLEGE 12. ART SQUARE 13. JEWISH CEMETERY (PROPOSED MICRO URBAN FOREST & HERITAGE PARK 14. PROPOSED LAW COLLEGE EXTENSION (LIBRARY, AUDITORIUM, CONFERENCE HALLS, OAT)

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SUB-SITE C

Priyadarshini Park along the Marine Drive

MARINE DRIVE PARK PROMENADE PLAZA Public Plaza at the end of the Canal Promenade

COLLEGE

The Public Plaza is where “the eyes on the canal” begins...

Kmc waste collection is proposed to be moved out to an available place within 500m radius.

Cultural Square at the Law College Library

Shallow depression as receptacle is added in the Law College hostel landscape to allow water to spread & soak.

NEW FUTURISTIC SMART CITY, SEEB Muscat, Oman Urban Form and Architecuture - Guidelines for Transit Hub and City Boulevard area. It involved developing a masterplan indicating form - pedestrian movement, vehicular access and green areas.

ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER & GENERAL PRINCIPLES The Architectural Character for SEEB City has been proposed to add richness, variety and interest to the urban districts included in the master plan with emphasis on elements of building form and design including fenestration design, materials, finishes, colour schemes etc.

Frontages & Elevation Control To achieve a stimulating and exciting experience while moving through the neighborhood, primary streets and boulevards shall be aligned with retail frontages to create active public engagement and lively streets

Typical Enclosure of Open Spaces within a Block

Elevation Treatment to reduce Heat Gain on the West Facade

Typical Facade on City Boulevard

The transport hub is integrated with the Retail on the ground and first floor so as to make shopping, eating and other facilities available on-thego.

The concept of flexible land use zone is introduced to maximize financial returns in future.

128 Ha of land is kept aside for the Phase 4 that will be utilized as per growth, pattern and demand of

Transport Node is positioned on the City Boulevard at the entry point to the SEE Smart City. It also provides for a small scale market and a central public space with an amphitheatre

Green Energy remodeling and refurbishment of Korean Embassy New Delhi

Audutorium/ Seminar Hall and interior design

Wooden Panels as Louvers with MS frame

MS I-section as per struc.

50 mm thk GI section Gypsum board false celing 12 mm thk Laminated glass 50 mm thk hollow SS section for curtain glazing Wooden flooring as per detail

Extension of office space and interiors in existing Annexe building

SS base for section RCC slab (exsiting)

Lighthouse Communities Foundation

New Delhi

Preparation of Working drawings, Schematic views for facades and interior views

Floor Plan 1910

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W5

FULL HEIGHT BRICK WALL

W5

BRICK WALL TILL 2100MM H

SR. NO.

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WOMEN'S TOILET

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WALL MOUNTED URINAL AS PER APPROVED SAMPLE

420 (BOTTOM)

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HEALTH FAUCET AS PER APPROVED SAMPLE

300

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TISSUE PAPER HOLDER AS PER APPROVED SAMPLE

725(CENTRE OF ROLL)

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HORIZONTAL GRAB BAR

700

VERTICAL GRAB BAR

700 (BOTTOM)

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DROP DOWN RAIL

400

MIRROR (600 X 750 mm)

1050(BOTTOM OF MIRROR)

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KITCHEN SINK (500 x 400 x 250D mm)

1050(BOTTOM OF MIRROR)

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750X500X18MM THK GRANITE STONE URINAL PARTITION FIXED IN WALL (DSR-8.10.2)

420 (BOTTOM)

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VITRIFIED TILES FLOORING 600x600mm SIZE (DSR-11.41.2)

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LOW VOC ACRYLIC DISTEMPER PAINT OVER PLASTERED SURFACE (D.S.R 13.42.1)

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LOW VOC PREMIUM ACRYLIC PAINT (DSR-13.83.2)

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LOW VOC PRIMER COAT (DSR-13.85) -

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Typical Toilet Plan

Door and Window details

S1/S4

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145

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WASH BASIN AS PER APPROVED SAMPLE.

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RESPECTIVE HEIGHTS (FROM FFL)

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LEGEND WATER CLOSET AS PER APPROVED SAMPLE

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MEN'S TOILET

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CERAMIC WALL TILE UPTO 2100 HEIGHT AS PER APPROVED SAMPLE (DSR-8.31)

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Miscelleanous Documentation Photography Graphics Physical models

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Matha Devi temple: Part of Documentation of Chitkul

Documentation

Section and Sketches from Settlement Study Nirona, Gujarat

Street study as a part of Research Paper -

‘Production of Space in Urban Informal Settlements- A Case of Govindpuri in Delhi’

Photography

Photography

Graphics

Poster Design for Sundar Bari - SEARCH International Student Design Competition 2020

Post- Digital Illustration of Kukma lake Resort (Semester IV)

Conceptual graphics (Digital) for Urban Design Studio (Semester VIII)

Volumetric Representation of Geometric Abstraction (Arts & Graphics Studio - Semester II)

Physical Model (1 : 200) for Primary School Design (Semester III)

Physical model (1 : 1000) for context of a portion of Luytens’ Delhi for Urban Design Studio (Semester VIII)

Devnei l Biswas +91 9968588339 2000devneil@gmail.com