Undergraduate Portfolio

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DIVYA

CHAND Urban Fellow Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), Bangalore B. Arch School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), New Delhi

Bengaluru/Nagpur, India Contact: Phone No.- +919953093884 Email- dchand.ufp@iihs.ac.in | divyachand94@gmail.com Works on-line: https://issuu.com/divyachand 2

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DESIGN

Final year Thesis BambooVille, Aizawl Internship Wonder Grass, Nagpur Urban Design Redensification of Sadiq Nagar, New Delhi Housing High-rise Apartments Campus Design SPA, New Delhi

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Final Year Thesis: BambooVille Design Proposal for a Cultural Center and Tourist Retreat in Aizawl, Mizoram and an exploration of bamboo construction technologies viable in North-East India Eco-tourism destination that displays and promotes use of a sustainable lifestyle and development strategies.

A cultural public space for the locals with a museum, library, convention center.

A development model for using bamboo as a primary construction material for contemporary architecture in Mizoram.

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Jan.Jan.- May, May, 2017 2017 Guided by: Ar. Shiriesh Malpani Ar. Manoj Mathur

Site Section

Site is 12km away from Aizawl in Mizoram. It is situated in the fringes of the capital city, amongst large privately owned plots of lands. Site slopes down from east to west with about a 32m difference in elevation at both ends. It is currently covered in a teak plantation, parts of which are retained in the design.

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Site Plan 7

Design Directives:

Pedestrian and Disabled friendly design with ramps to navigate the sloping grounds, designed alongside stairs creating usable public plazas and seating

Takeaways from tribal Mizo construction practices-

ECO-FRIENDLY

ON STILTS

LARGE OVERHANGS

NATURALLY VENTILATED

Takeaways from contemporary bamboo construction practices in Mizoram and around the world-

Using laminated bamboo

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Urban vocabulary

Iconic landmark structures

Display different possibilities with bamboo

Site plan highlighting the pedestrian network(pink), ramps(red) & STRAMPS Complex acts as exhibit of 3 viable bamboo building technologies:

Experimental

Bundled Bamboo

Laminated Bamboo

Disposition of bamboo building technologies

Laminated Bamboo Structures

Sectional View of main block

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Bundled Bamboo Structures Multiple large span spaces such as art galleries, cafeteria etc. are constructed with Bundled bamboo structures in the complex. The large length of the locally grown DENDROCALAMUS BRANDISII is utilized.

The technique is a standard practice of framed structures made of beams and columns formed of bundled bamboo poles and trussed roofing. Virendeel beams are made to increase strength. The structure is light, airy and well ventilated.

Roofing detail

Back elevation of art gallery

Sectional view of art gallery

1:50 Part model of the art gallery 10

Front view of the art gallery

Experimental Bamboo Structures

Guest Cottages-

Designed Bamboo structures so as to exploit natural curve of bamboo and its organic nature to create interesting forms. Due to lack of thumb rules and data, design derived through case study of existing structures.

AUDITORIUM-

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Internship: Wonder Grass Initiative, Nagpur Internship at pre-fabricated bamboo construction workshop in Peth village, Nagpur.

My work here focused on design development of Pre-Fabricated Bamboo technologies for cottages, sanitation units, pergolas and other misc. projects.

I was responsible for construction and representation drawings, model making and also contributed in coordinating the workshop and preparing BoQs.

Retrofit Pergola+Balcony for a house in Pune

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Pre-fab Modular Pergolas

Jan.Jan.- May, May, 2016 2017

SHUCHITA Pre-fab Sanitation Units

Range of Units

Visuals for assembly 13

QuB-Lite Cottage in a Box

1:10 model, to resolve construction details and convey to carpenters 14

A range of designed panels is available. Clients can pick and choose these panels to create unique layouts for their purposes. Options of panels and sample layouts are shown in a manual to help them select.

Construction Drawings and BoQ

LIST OF COMPONENTS

Side Panel (A) Details(Qty:2)

Sheet: 5

Version:1 08/02/16

BASE SANITATION UNIT

SHUCHITA

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Urban Design: Redensification Mixed use Re-densification of Sadiq Nagar, New Delhi Master plan for Delhi 2021 proposes to increase the population holding capacity of areas within the existing urban limits through redevelopment strategies which include a mix of housing typologies with other uses to ensure optimization of FAR as well as residential density, re-densification of housing developed at low densities in the earlier master plan periods and by pursuing Mixed use development to optimize use of transport networks. This project, as part of our 9th semester B. Arch Design studio, applies the above intents for Sadiq Nagar Redevelopment in Zone F of New Delhi.

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JulyJan.-Dec., May, 2016 2017 Guided by: Ar. Suneet Mohindru Group mates: G. Lakshmi Chaitanya Preeyambika Bagha Suprima Joshi

Site Plan

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Rental Housing for Type 4 CentralGovernment Employees

Housing Cluster Plan

Typical Floor Plan

Sectional elevation through cluster 19

Housing: High-rise Apartments High-rise aprtment complex designed as part of the Housing studio in SPA. Site is in outskirts of Meerut, UP. A total of 44 4BHK, 66 3BHK, and 50 luxury studio apartments.

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JulyJan.-Dec., May, 2015 2017 4th year, B. Arch studio

Campus Design: SPA, New Delhi Design proposal for Under Graduate wing at the new SPA campus in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi

Jan.-May, Jan.- May,2015 2017 3rd year, B. Arch studio

Insulation Strategies South West Facade • Rat-Trap bond brick walls • Terracotta panels to create a building skin prevent heating by direct sunlight • Minimal and narrow fenestrations

West facade • High Fenestrations with deep shades on south • Louvers designed to block direct sunlight

East facade • Large openings • Slight projection for shade

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research

Urban Practica Shivaji Nagar Market(s) Seminar DELHI INSITES

UD Research Paper On High rise housing Professional Practice Paper Humanitarian practice Architectural Dissertation On Travel Writing Urban Space Study Mandi, Himachal Pradesh Shahjahanabad, Delhi Rural Study Tilwara, Barmer Documentation Mukteshwar Temple 23

Urban Practica: Bangalore SHIVAJI NAGAR MARKETs ADAPTING & PERSISTING Shivaji Nagar is a bustling market in the heart of Banaglore city. It accounts for the dense coexistence of a variety of products and materials, quite distinct from each other being traded in tightly knit up urban space. This project studies the transformation of the distinctly varied markets in Shivaji Nagar across a historic time-line. In a multi-disciplinary team, research wass primarily conducted through collection of multiple oral histories, backed up with literature reviews and study of maps over the years.

A historical time-line is drawn for 5 major markets in this area: Russel market selling fruits, vegetable and meat; Stephen’s square dealing in auto spare parts; New Evening Bazaar and Quadrant road for clothes retail; OPH road which is primarily a steel and plastic utensils hub and Char Minar road which is a mix of dry-fish, leather goods and cane baskets. The evolution of space and trade networks is studied in the larger backdrop of the evolution of Bangalore city.

Oct., 2017 Guided by: IIHS faculty Group mates: Ananya Ramesh Anish Mannam Malavika Narayan

Various agents of change are identified in the markets, from technological evolution, change in economic and social scenarios to state driven regulatory changes. The constant existence of these markets highlights an inherent economic resilience. The paper takes a look into what persistence enabling factors and adaptation strategies help these vibrant commercial centers thrive.

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Seminar: DELHI INSITES The role of interim design in governing quality of urban Construction Site environments; Delhi Abstract– Across Delhi, construction activity today is extensive and the image has become synonymous with the urban realm. There are the ever growing suburbs and the burdened core– all building more to serve more. Urbandwellers thus interact directly or indirectly with construction sites on a daily basis. The plenitude and the protracted periods of construction inspire the discussion in this research – viewing construction sites in themselves as being designed, or rather the argument formed here – construction sites as needing conscious design.

This seminar explores the potential of a site during construction in affecting the conditions inside and outside its boundaries. In the process it questions the common practice of considering a construction site (especially large scale project) as transient given its deep and prolonged effects on the surroundings, the environment and the people in contact. Various practices around the world that result in better site conditions are looked at with the perspective of factors that make them work and considered in the context of Delhi. There is an attempt to understand where site environment falls in the priorities of the many stakeholders, and what kind of incentives and efforts work in the favor of maintaining better sites.

Nov., 2016 Guided by: Ar. D. Vishwanathan Group mates: Divleena Singh G. Lakshmi Chaitanya Preeyambika Bagha Suprima Joshi

Stake holders for an urban construction site

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UD Research Paper

Professional Practice Paper Nov., 2016

High-Density, High-Rise Residential Development and its Psycho-social effects Abstract– High-density high-rise urban housing environments are analyzed in terms of the social and psychological effects they have on the residents who live there. What aspects of the spaces lead to distress, why and how they can be avoided is researched through secondary studies, experiments and research papers. While they may have many severe ill-effects, ways of making high density residential buildings more people friendly are suggested.

Guided by: Ar. Tina Bali

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April, 2017 In what ways can architects professionally contribute towards social causes and viably practice humanitarian architecture?

Abstract– The built environment is an important aspect of urban and rural life, affecting lives of people in many ways. These could range from health, security, access and inequality, safety and much more. As designers of this built, the profession of architecture has considerable potential and responsibility in contributing towards building equitable and socially sensible spaces. As students aspiring to venture into this line of work, we are insufficiently aware of the available opportunities, scope and prospects that lay ahead. The scopes of tangible and viable modes of architectural practice, that also help the society in a positive way seem few.

This research attempts to understand the workings of inspiring people and organizations that pursue social-aware and humanitarian architecture.

Amongst those studied include-Development Alternatives, Delhi; Hunnarshala, Bhuj; People in Centre, Ahmedabad; Seeds, Delhi. Consequently, we try to assess the possibilities for architectural firms and young graduates in this field of work.

Public Space Study: Chowhatta Sept., 2014 Group mates: Atul Ravi Khalkho G. Lakshmi Chaitanya Sharda Bhagat Suprima Joshi

Documentation and Study of public square in Mandi town, Himachal Pradesh

A FIGURE GROUND MAP OF SITE

The public space studied lies next to the old colonial building of the Mandi province court.

Locals refer to this square as ‘chowhata’ since 4 different markets open up to the square.

MAP SHOWING BUILDING HEIGHTS

construction have ledits to higher buildings around the square. Older Various different markets opening up on to the Chowhata New gives themethods space colourful nature.

As it lies construction is only 2 floors high. between the local markets, the popular Rajmahal hotel and close to public buildings like the courthouse, post office, newspaper offices etc., the area is popular among locals as well as tourists visiting the place.

The architectural language is fascinating with old and new buildings co-existing. New construction methods have led to higher buildings around the square. Older construction is only 2 floors high.

Map shows dense development around public square

Study of public space-Chowhata

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Architectural Dissertation

Urban Study: Shahjahanabad

Nov., 2015 Travel Writing and its Influences on and from Architecture (in Context of Shahjahanabad) Abstract– This dissertation is an exercise in gathering accounts of various travellers over the centuries who have visited Shahjahanabad, perceived its urban spaces and written about them. The text recognizes the wider significance of travelogues in social studies. Interpretations of travelogues till now, specifically in the Indian context are looked at. An attempt is then made to analyze the gathered accounts about Shahjahanabad, to understand its past and present. Through this process, we achieve an understanding of the spatial evolution of Delhi’s Walled City through the centuries. What is also discovered, is the evolution of how this place has been perceived by visitors and outsiders, as well as locals, and how this perception has altered along with the space. We see how travel writing has played an important role in history, is building character of places. Further, the increasing importance of good, observational writing is noticed, in today’s age of information and imagery overload. Travel writing not just documents the observations of a person at a place, but can help us in better understanding the city at a personal level.

2014-15 Dariba Kalan, Kinari Bazaar and Gali Anar

Multiple Studio Works

Gali Anar is a tiny lane emerging from the heart of Kinari Bazaar and leading south toward Kucha Seth- the Jain area. This lane consists of some old Jain havelis a part of the Naughara 18th century Jain mansions.

Dariba Kalan -The street of the incomparable pearl, is Asia’s largest jewellery market. This area is a surviving witness to the 1739 massacres by Nadir Shah when the gold shops were looted.

Kinari bazaar (Chota Dariba) is a wholesale retail market starting at Dariba Kalan, adjacent to the Gali Paranthe Wali. Especially busy during the wedding season.

Guided by: Ar. Kanak Tiwari Published as a book by SPA, New Delhi, (November, 2015) Abstract in RIBA ‘President’s Awards for Research 2016 ’ Book of Abstracts

Building Usage

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Pedestrian and vehicular traffic

Ballimaran

Khari Baoli Documentation, spatial analysis and socio-economic study of area: A wholesale footwear market as well as the neighbourhood of Mirza Ghalib’s Haveli and the still resident descendants of Hakim Ajmal Khan.

Built in 1650, the Fatehpuri Masjid survives here. Still carrying an aura around it, this mosque hosts a huge congregation during Eid celebrations. To the west of this mosque, lies the Gadodia Market, a huge spice warehouse built in the 1920s. This is a part of the Khari Baoli spice market which is Asia’s biggest wholesale spice bazaar. This area used to be a travellers guest house, back in the 1600s when the city was planned. Now it is overwhelmingly built upon by the locals to make warehouses and residences.

The team came up with an urban intervention proposal wherein the manifold potential of the terraces of Old Delhi is realized and a new strata of open-public space is made more accessible and inviting to people.

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Rural Study: Tilwara, Barmer

Jan-May, 2014 PROPOSAL

Design with G. Lakshmi Chaitanya Suprima Joshi

With a population of less than 1400, Tilwara is a village in the Barmer district of central Rajasthan. It lies on the banks of river Luni,which has now almost dried up and is severely polluted. Out in an arid corner of the country, Tilwara is known best for the annual Cattle Fair it hosts every spring on the dried up river bed. The studio entailed a thorough documentation and socioeconomic analysis of the village and its spaces.

The evolution of houses and homesteads and evolution in building technology and spatial planning of the dwellings of the locals was also studied. The village showed a range of practices, adopting and adapting newer urban techniques to their traditional ones.

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Designed on the edge of studied village, the complex fingers down onto the river bed where the annual cattle fair is hosted. A cattle healthcare center, agriculture and dairy research center, a sarai (guest-house) for visitors and a public hall for locals has been designed. Local techniques have been adapted with alternate technologies to give the village a face that the locals are proud of.

Documentation: Mukteshwar Temple

Jan, 2013

Hand-inked measured drawings of temple in Bhuvaneshwar, Orissa now compiled and published in the book titled “Tirtha at Mukteshwar� by COPAL publishers.

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BUILD

Workshop on natural plasters Made In Earth, Bangalore Workshop on Eco-vernacular earth construction Dharmalaya Institute, Bir Bamboo architecture workshop Auroville Bamboo Centre Reviving use of lime technology Studio ATA, Old Delhi Exposure program on Laurie Baker Laurie Baker Centre for Habitat Studies, Kerela Utopia installation Projection Mapping Furniture design Using Up-cycled Waste 33

Workshop on natural plasters Aug, 2017

Workshop on Eco-vernacular earth construction June, 2015

Conducted by Made In Earth, Bangalore

At the Dharmalaya Institute, Himachal Pradesh

Introduction to a range of natural plasters at the construction site of a contemporary earth house in adobe, designed by Made in Earth.

Tried working with different of ratios and mixes of earth, aggregate and fiber.

Additives such as oils, flour, salt, curd and color pigments were also tried out, to see the affect they have on the plaster.

A 15 day intensive workshop on pure raw earth construction. Alongside a deep theoretical and technical understanding of natural materials and traditional building technologies, the workshop entailed working with the locals in building the Dharmalaya campus. Exercises undertaken included doing line-outs, laying foundations, creating mud mortars and plasters, making adobe bricks, laying bricks and applying external plaster to adobe walls. A few days were also spent building a rammed earth meditation dome.

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Bamboo architecture workshop June, 2014 At the Auroville Bamboo Centre A 4 day workshop at the Auroville Bamboo Center, our team of 15 that worked on design and construction of a bamboo structure to be utilized as a stockroom space for bamboo products manufactured in the workshop.

We worked with the local craftsmen and learnt the basics of dealing with bamboo as a building material and relevant methods of construction.

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Reviving use of lime technology Exposure program on March, 2014 Laurie Baker Workshop by Aishwarya Tipnis Architects

Conducted at a Haveli restoration project by Aishwarya Tipnis, Conservation Architect, the workshop included technical teaching on Lime as a construction material and its multiple benefits and Lime technology in the 21st century. This was followed by a live skill demonstration and practice of making lime, pointing and plastering,

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Oct., 2013

Laurie Baker Centre for Habitat Studies, Kerela A series of workshops on alternatives in architecture that are cost effective, affordable, environment friendly and aesthetically appealing building construction techniques. The program included many lecture sessions, hands on training in brick work, field visits to baker’s buildings, films and interactive sessions with architects and clients.

Projection Mapping

Sept., 2016

Utopia Installation As part of an elective titled ‘Derives from the Metropolis’ under Sayantan Boka, we created an alive installation for the college fest. It creates a dizzy sense-of-arrival by constantly animating each small part of the building facade near the entrance. This was achieved through a digital projection mapping exercise and multiple projectors on site.

Furniture Design Up-cycling Waste

Sept., 2015 With Atul Ravi Khalkho

This project was a part of ‘Alternate Building Technologies’ elective in college.

Using abandoned objects from the college and hostel campus (cycle tyres, a broken drum, newspapers etc.) we designed and built a Chair and Coffee Table (that triples up as a bookshelf and stool).

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When We Loiter Photo Blog

Chennai Sooper Beings Picture book Graphics Posters designed Photography Some highlights FEAT Society coordination TEDxNizamuddin Event organization

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When We Loiter Photo Blog - @WhenWeLoiter on Instagram

With Mridula Garg

Inspired by the book ‘Why Loiter?’ this is a photo blog run by my friend and I, where we document the unique eccentricities of public spaces around India.

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Chennai Sooper Beings: Picture Book

Nov., 2017

Following an immersion visit to Chennai, as part of the Urban Fellows Programme at IIHS, we were required to document our learnings in any medium. Inspired by work done by Tara books, I created this picture book.

It is an homage to the range of inspiring urban practitioners we got to interact with. Activists, researchers, scientists and more, they are portrayed as ‘Sooper Beings’ dealing with the beast that is development on a daily basis, and keeping the city afloat.

I A N N CHopEer Beings!

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Graphics

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Photography

For the college news letter

Entry chosen for ISA Mostra Photography Competition

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FEAT: Forum for Exchange of Architectural Thoughts Coordinator of student’s society

Aug.’14May’15 Jan.- May, 2017

I had the privilege to coordinate SPA, New Delhi’s oldest Student Society for a year. We organized multiple architectural heritage walks around the city, as well as lectures and workshops in college.

Mehrauli Archaeological Park with the conservation department

Rashtrapati Bhavan

Origami Workshop at SPA

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India Habitat Centre

TEDxNizamuddin Co-organized Independent TED event

Aug.’15 Jan.May, 2017

Under the broad theme of REDEFINE, the event brought out a diverse range of ideas attempting to redefine the current boundaries and limitations in diverse fields. The vision was to infiltrate these ideas out of just the exclusive communities and in to the everyday world. Held at the India International Centre, the day was a unique mix of thought-provoking ideas and engaging conversations. The brilliant speakers included Dr. P. C. Jain (Aecom/IGBC), Nizami Bandhu(Qawwals), Anshu Gupta(Goonj), Jasbi Singh (Raahgiri) etc.

The talks at the event are converted to TEDx talks, uploaded online. I was involved in content curating, event production, editorial, communications, and more.

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Thank You. Cover picture- Bir (from above), 2015 46