Architecture Portfolio (2013-2020)

DHVANI SHAH Architecture Portfolio

dshah.arch@gmail.com +91 98204 03631

ADD TO CART Micro-Housing for Fishermen Community

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TOWN PLANNING Motilal Nagar, Goregaon

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WHITEFIELDS Commercial Building in Bangalore

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RAISING SPIRITS OF ODISHA Convention Centre for Craftsmen

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SARVA MANGALA PEETHAM Experience Centre for Women Empowerment

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BAHINABAI RESOURCE CENTRE Institute & Resource Centre for a Native Poet

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DESIGN SCHOOL CAMPUS Institute for Architecture, Interior Design, Fine Art Programs

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CONTENT Selected Work | 2013-2020

KNOWLEDGE HAAT Re-School for Education and Communal Activities

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JOURNEY Multisensory Cabins for Backpackers

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SECRET RESORTS Private Villas for Weekend Getaway

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FLOATING LEAVES Private Villas for Weekend Getaway

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KALOTE LAKE RESORTS Resort for Destination Wedding

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BRANDING Creating Brand and Identity of Architectural Projects

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PHOTOGRAPHY Conceptual Portraits, Interior, Travel and Lifestyle

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HOST : VOLUME ZERO RANK : FIRST JURY : EFFEKT, Denmark Penda Architecture, China People’s Architecture Office, USA ADND, India

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ADD TO CART Making traditional communities viable & thrive though micro- housing

FUTURE EXPANSION

COMMUNITY SPACE

8 UNITS PER FLOOR CAN HOUSE 48 FAMILIES (MIN) RANGING FROM 1 PERSON TO 4 PEOPLE

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IMAGE PRODUCED BY: MYSELF & AR. ABHINAV PRASOON COMMUNITY HOUSING | INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION| MALIB*| 2019 MALIB - MASTERPLAN, ARCHITECTURE, LANDSCAPE, INTERIOR, BRANDING

“Add to cart” is a modern solution for micro-housing that allows a house to grow within a given space. It is designed in a way that it can be multiplied, deducted & customised as per the different stages of a man’s life and his lifestyle choices.

Mumbai, a megacity, is home to many traditional communities. Some communities bear the brunt of urban sprawl & migration and are on a verge of extinction. One such is the closely knitted Koli community of fishermen, entitled as the original inhabitants of Mumbai, that are suffering an economical, social and cultural loss today. The proposed Coastal road development along the water banks will hugely affect the profession of this community, eventually leading them to migrate from their original habitation. Our concept of microhousing shall retain and uplift this community, making it viable even through rapid urbanization.

1-2% of the city land is occupied by supporting structural systems that act as dead spaces, hence these structural systems can be constructed in such a way that they can host these communities. The housing takes place along the proposed infrastructure of the coastal road, while it saves green lands from undue rehabilitation of the fishermen. It also brings them closer to their profession and proposes a waterfront development program. This is the city supporting the fishermen’s concerns, fishermen supporting the city’s concerns inturn.

COMMUNITY SPACES FOR CULTIVATION

FLOATING SPACES AS MARKET & CULTURAL SCENES 02

IMAGE PRODUCED BY: MYSELF & AR. ABHINAV PRASOON

Existing structural column of the bridge

Each module bought can be added & subtracted as per the individual/ family requirements to form a 350sq.ft home Further both the modules of 350 sq.ft can also become one home.

4 modules bought as per requirement attached to form a living space.

Roof of these modules will be used as terrace spaces by the family for gardening etc.

Each module bought shall be attached to the existing structural member, left over floor area can be used as open/terrace spaces 350 sq.ft floor plate area comprises of 4 modules Circulation passages along with vertical movement (lift & staircase) encompassing the exisitng column

Central Column’s fabricated with angled structural members, such that the modules are attached as the individual/family space requirement grows

Floating community space that functions as per the high & low tide & can be expanded as per the community space requirement & usability

DIAGRAM PRODUCED BY : MYSELF

a. 01 Kitchen b. 01 Study + dining c. 01 Living + sleeping d. 01 Bathing & dressing e. 01 Study + sleeping Area : 350 sq.ft.

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a. 01 Kitchen + dining b. 01 Bathing & dressing c. 01 Study + sleeping d. 04 Terraces

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a. 01 Kitchen b. 02 Sleeping c. 02 Bathing & dressing d. 01 Study e. 01 Terrace Area : 350 sq.ft.

a. 01 Kitchen + dini b. 01 Bathing c. 01 Living + sleepi d. 01 Bedroom e. 01 Terrace Area : 260 sq.ft.

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LEGEND: The Koli family, Residents of our site V, a migrant Rentee of the Koli family

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P & A, Kids of T & V

T, a migrant Rentee on another site

P & A, growing up

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a. 01 Kitchen b. 01 Study, dining, living c. 01 Bedroom d. 01 Bathing & dressing e. 01 Study + sleeping Area : 350 sq.ft.

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a. 01 Kitchen b. 01 Study, dining, living c. 01 Bedroom d. 02 Bathing & dressing e. 02 Study + sleeping Area : 350 sq.ft.

a. 01 Kitchen b. 01 Dining c. 01 Living d. 02 Bathing e. 01 Dressing f. 02 Bedroom

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T H E B I G FA M I LY

Module study by using furniture located in typical housing to create most efficient area usage and combined with number of users to create different typologies of housing units

NARRATIVE, TIMELINE PRODUCED BY : MYSELF

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MASS HOUSING Re-organising the Motilal Nagar stretch of Goregaon.

ROOF PLAN MASS HOUSING | SEM VII| MALIB | 2017

CONCEPTUAL PLANNING

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TYPICAL PLAN

Commercial Building Whitefield Views:

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WHITEFIELD COMMERCIAL BUILDING Bringing the green inside the corporate building, thus enhancing the working environment while also defining a state of the art commercial.

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IMAGE PRODUCED BY: MYSELF COMMERCIAL | RWAMP STUDIO | MALIB | 2018

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RAISING SPIRITS OF ODISHA Using architecture as a catalyst for social upliftment and enrichment of vanishing cultural values

THESIS GUIDE: PROFESSOR AR. UMESH PACHIGAR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT | SEM X |FINAL DESIGN DISSERTATION | MALIB | 2018

“But, when the work was finished, the craftsman kept wishing that there were someone to ponder the plan of so great a work, to love its beauty, and to wonder at its vastness.� -Giovanni Mirandola

SWOT ANALYSIS COLLAGE FROM MY VISIT TO ODISHA The diagram explains how strengths, constraints and opportunities form different faces along any axis, and are important in defining the program and designing.

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MASTERPLAN The proposed preposition encourages the idea of home close to work and also preserving the cultural heritage that has been residing here for decades. Such art forms have been and will always be an identity of the state and its people. It should be developed in such a way that would benefit the residents as well as many stake holders. This preposition promises to fulfill and meet the short comings faced by the artist colony, moreover improving their state of living and occupation drastically.

SECTION THROUGH THE DORMITORY

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RESTAURANT’S TRUSSES AND BUILT IN-SITU SEATS FOR ETHNIC CONNECT

RECEPTION AREA CELEBRATING THE CRAFT OF BELL METALS

Screens to accelerate micro-climate Workshop Areas

Paper Mache Masks decorated at the entrance since the are considered auspicious Rock carved sculptures

Bell Metal art recreating the temple emotion Historic Pattachitra Paintings Spotlight created to celebrate the craftsmen

Jute, Cane, Coconut shells & Bamboo Products One huge saree draped to showcase handloom sector

AXONOMETRIC OF EXHIBITION BLOCK EXPLAINING THE CONCEPT OF ‘BACKSTAGE’ 15

Visitors participating in painting, guided by the craftsmen

RAISING SPIRITS OF ODISHA

Using architecture as a catalyst for social upliftment and enrichment of vanishing cultural values

UNDULATING ROCKY SURFACE ABSTRACTED AS THIN LEVELS AND THE EXHIBITED SCULPTURES ARE CARVED OUT OF ONE ROCK

HARMONIOUS SOUND OF BELL METALS AND STONE FLOORING CREATING THE AURA OF TEMPLES OF ODISHA THESIS GUIDE: PROFESSOR AR. UMESH PACHIGAR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT | SEM X |FINAL DESIGN DISSERTATION | MALIB | 2018

VISITORS TAKE THESE STEPS TO WITNESS ‘PATTACHITRA’ PAINTINGS

VISITORS CAN POUR COLORS FROM THESE CYLINDERS AND PAINT IN TRADITIONAL STYLE UNDER GUIDANCE OF THE CRAFTSMEN

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SPACED DESIGNED TO EXHIBIT TRADITIONAL SAREES/ HANDLOOM

BENCHES CRAFTED BY THE VILLAGERS TO EXHIBIT CANE& BAMBOO PRODUCTS

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BAHINABAI RESOURCE CENTRE Breath in, Breath out, life so is your doctrine Life and death are just a breath apart -BAHINABAI

IMAGE PRODUCED BY: MYSELF INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING |RWAMP STUDIO | MALIB | 2018

REPETITION

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PERSONIFICATION ADAPTATION OF POETRY IN ARCHITECTURE 18

GROUNDED AURA METAPHOR

FORM INSPIRATION

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MASTERPLAN DIAGRAMS & MASTERPLAN PRODUCED BY: MYSELF

LIGHT AND SHADOW ANALYSIS 19

Lily Pool Centrally located lily water pond helps to maintain internal micro-climate and adds the the aesthetics of the building

Terrace Farming Building roof used as hydroponic terrace farm that efficiently uses storm water/rain water for irrigation. Terrace farm shall improve air quality and reduce heat from internal spaces.

Brick Jaali Wall South Facade of the building treated with fenestrations which is used to reduce direct harsh sunlight and warm air, and also to keep the internal spaces well ventilated.

SUATAINABILITY FACTORS DIAGRAMS PRODUCED BY: MYSELF

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IMAGES PRODUCED BY: MYSELF

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DESIGN SCHOOL CAMPUS Institute for Architecture, Interior Design, Fine Art Programs, Fashion Design and Photography/ Cinematography

GUIDE: PROFESSOR AR. ARUN FIZARDO INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING | SEM IX | MALIB | 2017

HOST : VOLUME ZERO RANK : 13th, Honourable Mention JURY :Hellmut Raff, Ackermann+Raff GmbH & Co. KG

Taku Hibino, HIBINOSEKKIE Jun Sekino, JUN SEKINO Architect And Design Paulo Afonso, Paulo Vale Afonso Architecture Studio Hoang Thuc Hao, 1+1>2 Team TAM Associati, TAM Associati

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KNOWLEDGE HAAT The ‘Haat’ is the heart of the community, the market is the core of any settlement, the school runs as a learning and working space and then transforms into workshop, market and exhibition spaces post school hours making it an ideal ‘Knowledge Haat’.

IMAGE PRODUCED BY: MYSELF & AR. ABHINAV PRASOON INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING | INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION | MALIB |

CLASSES ON, WALLS CLOSED

ONE CLASS ON BREAK, CRAFTSMEN USING INTERACTIVE SPACES TO WORK

COMMUNITY HOLDING MEETINGS WHILE THEIR CHILDREN PLAY NEARBY

OPEN EXHIBITION OF CRAFTS AND STUDENT WORK USING EXISTING FURNITURE

EXPERIENCE BASED EXHIBITION USING MIXED CONFIGURATION OF SLIDING WALLS

EVENING HAAT BEING USED AS EXHIBITION SPACES AND INDOOR MARKET

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DIAGRAMS PRODUCED BY: MYSELF

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GREEN ROOF PERGOLA ROOF IN BAMBOO ROOF TILES IN TERRACOTTA RAFTERS IN WOOD POLYCARBONATE SHEETS FRAMEWORK IN WOOD SITE WITH CIRCULATION

DIAGRAM SHOWING CIRCULATION AND ROOF SYSTEMS Education has consistently proven to be the fundamental aspect of future development, but in a country with 67% rural population, the present development of the community becomes primary. In scenarios like these, a school can not only be an educational hub but a community core.

The design works best as an ideal co-working space for the school and the community artisans to work in unison.

Sanitation, Food and Medication being the necessities unavailable, the design celebrates a public toilet and medication facility in-turn luring the community towards the school.

Traditional arts are predominant here, the school encourages these and helps augment its future. The modular design of the classroom can be adopted anywhere invariably and can be incremented X and Y easily. The module is concepted such that it can shape-shift into larger spaces for various activities.

Understanding that education is invariable of age, the program is keenly designed, independent of the grade depending on the subject adding to the flexibility. The school is programed such that the learning processes in the familiar open environment breaking the norm of a 4-walled classroom, also incu cating habits of nursery development and recycling.

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STREET DURING MORNING - SCHOOL

STREET DURING EVENING - ‘HAAT’

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MODULE ADAPTED FOR MORNING - SCHOOL

MODULE ADAPTED FOR EVENING - ‘HAAT’ IMAGES PRODUCED BY: MYSELF & MR. MADHUR GUPTA

SECTIONAL ELEVATION IMAGE PRODUCED BY: MYSELF

COLOURING ON WALLS WITH NICHES TO CLIMB ON

INTERACTION IN RECESSED SEATING OUTDOORS

RECESS DURING SCHOOL HOURS 25

PROMOTING ART AMONGST THE YOUTH

LIBRARY WITH LADDERS AS CURIOUS POINTS

PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AT REAR ENTRANCE

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JOURNEY Journey is a camp-site for backbackers, living amongst localites, from where they trek upwards to explore vivid wildlife in Karnataka. The cabins across 22 acres of site occupies bare minimum land and gives a multisensory experience.

IMAGE PRODUCED BY: MYSELF HOSPITALITY | RWAMP STUDIO | MALIB | 2018

ILLUSTRATED DIAGRAM TO NOTE DOWN MAJOR PAUSE POINTS ON THE SITE 27

IMAGES PRODUCED BY: MYSELF

Experience the tops of trees where birds are usually found

You can fall asleep watching small animals play under your room

Using bamboo chimes to personify sounds of wind at the reception

Railings to be designed to add sound inducing experiences

Wood and granite to experience a temperature difference by touch IMAGES PRODUCED BY: MYSELF

LONGITUDINAL SECTION THROUGH THE CABIN

CROSS SECTION OF THE CABIN 28

IMAGES PRODUCED BY: MYSELF

LONGITUDINAL ELEVATION OF THE CABIN

SIDE ELEVATION OF THE CABIN IMAGES PRODUCED BY: MYSELF

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SECRET RESORTS Spread across 6.5 Acres, the villas are amidst lush green mountains on all sides, and are meant for long stays for recuperation. A landscape spine with stepping squares of activities divides the villas on both sides. An app is developed for guests to understand and move around site.

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MASTERPLAN DESIGN

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Secret Spine River Deck Pod For 10-12 Ppl Pod For 4-6 Ppl Individual Villa Twin Villa Type 1 Twin Villa Type 2 Twin Villa Type 3 Twin Villa Type 4 Staff Stay Services

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FLOATING LEAVES Due to natural contours, villas sit at a level such that roofs become the first impression on arrival. Roofs are structurally hanging so as to give the floating effect.

IMAGE PRODUCED BY: MYSELF HOSPITALITY | RWAMP STUDIO | MALIB | 2018

THATCH ROOF

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EXPLODED DIAGRAM OF STRUCTURAL SYSTEM’S STUDY ON RHINOCEROS 3D 34

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STUDY MODEL FOR UNDERSTANDING THE FORM AND SHADOWS

ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION IMAGES IMAGES PRODUCED BY: MYSELF

CONCEPT & M

FLAT ROOF DOESNT WORK WITH THATCH

SURPLUS STRUCTURE HEIGHT TO ACHIEVE SLOPE FOR THATCH

MOST CONVEN TIONAL METHO TO ACHIEVE THA ROOF

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DEMANDED LINEAR PLANNIN

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DOME ROOFS DO NOT SUFFICE THE SLOPE REQUIREMENT EITHER

THATCH WOULDN’T WORK WITH INWARD SLOPING ROOF AS IT WILL RETAIN WATER

THATCH BEST SUITABLE FOR UNCONVENTIONAL ORGANIC, HIPPED SLOPE; ALSO ACHIEVED AT ADEQUATE HEIGHT

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INVITING THE ARRIVAL’S GREEN BY ROTATING THE VILLAS

LEGEND ARRIVAL AREA

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EXISTING STRUCTURE DIAGRAMS PRODUCED BY: MYSELF

MASTER PLAN LAYOUT

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VISUALIZING THE INTERIORS OF THE RESTAURANT IMAGES PRODUCED BY: MYSELF

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KALOTE RESORTS The site is developed for destination wedding event with a four storey hotel key rooms and private villas.

IMAGE PRODUCED BY: MYSELF HOSPITALITY | RWAMP STUDIO | MALIB | 2019

WALKWAY PASSAGE

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WAY TO STEPPED GARDENS AND FLOATING DECKS

WALKWAY PASSAGE

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IMAGES PRODUCED BY: MYSELF

RESTAURANT

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BRANDING PORTFOLIO Kindly click on the link or scan the QR code to view my work in branding of architecture projects. That includes developing concepts, desiging logos, color scheme, font styles, etc. Also includes software application and visitors’ brochure.

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SELECTED WORK | INDIVIDUAL & RWAMP STUDIOS | 2018 - PRESENT

PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO Kindly click on the link or scan the QR code to view my work in photography.I have undertaken conceptual portraits, interior spaces, product photography and also videography for a clothing brand. I have participated in photo-marathons and live events too.

https://issuu.com/dhvanishah24/docs/portfolio_dhvani_shah_9bb

SELECTED WORK | INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS | 2015 - PRESENT

DHVANI SHAH Architecture Portfolio

dshah.arch@gmail.com +91 98204 03631