PORTFOLIO 2019

PORTFOLIO Dwija Navin|Architecture

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CONTENT.

ACADEMIC WORK A CONTEMPORARY VERNACULAR

URBAN CLUSTER

TRANSFORMATIVE INTERVENTION

HIGH SIGHT

Chennai , India.

Chennai, India

A watch tower

Seoul , Korea

CULINARY INSTITUTE OF NEW SOUTH CUISINE

T.O.T.E.M

Sound and security system

Chattanooga , Tennessee

THE ART OF MARTIAL ARTS Shanghai , china

THE LITTLE WANDERER Travel pillow

PROFESSIONAL WORK LAKESIDE LODGE Clemson, South carolina

RENOVATION MUHA

RENOVATION MUHA

Resident Lounge Charleston, South caorlina

Pathology Charleston, South caorlina

ACADEMIC WORK.

A CONTEMPORARY VERNACULAR Ensuring an Urban Community through Adaptable / Modular design Chennai, India.

Urban Slum Redevelopment

CONCEPT To retain character of the spaces they share between the cluster of the existing houses. The common spaces not visible from the main road but accessed from the smaller road creating hidden pocket. The common facility are designed to be placed in the center on the pockets for easy access and are fixed to a level.

Thus becoming a record marker of the floods.

Access to the common facility

The modules are designed keeping mind the three factors : Bamboo length,Bamboo diameter and the existing typology

The split axono of the each modules shows the different prototypes attached to make the bamboo structure. Also specifying the bamboo required to make prototypes of different modules.

BUOYANT FOUNDATION A buoyant foundation is a particular type of amphibious foundation that is already slightly elevated off the ground and supported on short piers. The system consists of three basic elements: buoyancy blocks underneath the house that provide flotation, vertical guide posts that prevent the house from going anywhere except straight up and down, and a structural sub-frame that ties everything together.

Cheongyecheon Stream

TRANSFORMATIVE INTERVENTION Cheongyecheon Stream Urban restoration Public spaces Arcade redevelopment Design partners : Nick Place Emily Hammond Sanket Shroff

SEUNGYO BRIDGE SITE LOCATION DESIGN INTERVENTION Arcade connection to the stream

Financial/ Business District

Mixed Use/ Residential District

Arcade level interaction study

Fashion/Art District

The project, while a successful start, did not address all issues with the site. Parts of the river, the bridges that cross it, and the surrounding urban fabric still suffer from disrepair. The Seungyo Bridge and surrounding buildings needs an urban intervention to realize its full potential.

The project will revitalize the arcades, creating a flow through the site that generates continuity through the city.

Bridge canopy skin detail Arcade Space Design

Street level connection to the stream

Site Plan Exploration

West End Stream

Improved lighting conditions on the street and along the stream provide visibility at night Sidewalks widened to enhance the safety and walk-ability for pedestrians

Canopy membrane is a 6 material to offset electricity needs of the site

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Improved lighting conditions under the bridge increases visibility at night Clear thresholds clearly define and separate the site while still maintaining continuity with the city Multiple public seating areas provided places to sit and rest along arcades

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Buildings designed to be multi-functional by hosting primary, secondary, and tertiary functions

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Site Plan

East End Stream

At the project’s completion, the site has been transformed. Redevelopment of the North & south Arcades proved to be effective in creating & demonstrating interactive public spaces while creating visual connections to the surrounding urban fabric, connected & accented by the development of the Seungyo Bridge. The newly developed twin pedestrian bridges successfully create visual ques & destinations, linking together the remaining micro destinations throughout the site through the use of the undulating canopy system.

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The three levels - stream, street, and bridge - are based off the scale of the human body to make it relateable to users. The shades on the bridge provide a cool and convenient place to walk, and increased lighting illuminates the space at night. Many benches are provided to allow pedestrians to stop and rest. The conglomeration of all these elements creates a highly dense area that can provide for the needs of all users.

The bridge becomes a destination for the city, drawing people to the site. The roadway is narrowed to a single lane to slow traffic and widen the sidewalks, making the site more pedestrian focused.

Vegetation adds a natural element to the site as well as helps clean and cool the air. Vertical circulation intersects with horizontal circulation to provide access to all parts of the site.

South Arcade

SECTION AA

Seungyo Bridge

SECTION DD

SECTION CC

SECTION EE

Canopy shading devices oriented to the sun provide shade

Pathways and bridges at stream, street, and bridge level allow for ease of circulation Revitalize the bridge and walkway over the stream to give a sense of place Clear thresholds clearly define and separate the site while still maintaining continuity with the city

North Arcade

Elevator allows for disabled visitors to access the site

Interior of Bridge Canopy

Stream looking up to Bridge

PERSPECTIVE VIEW The intent of these perspective views was to truly create a sense of place, or genius loci, to try to convey the ideas and spacial qualities, visual ques, and various micro destinations and how they connect to each other using common artifacts.

Street looking up to Bridge

Bridge looking down to street

South Arcade Pathways North Arcade at Ramp to Bridge

North Arcade Amphitheater

North Arcade Entrance

THE ART OF MARTIAL ARTS Shanghai , china.

Concept development Martial art Institute Housing

First Floor Plan Pushing hands is a movement , where the entire body is functional and entire function has a body. The process of giving up yourself and following others to study the opponents method of attract and prepare to respond.

In simple words “ The movement of Following harmoniously and “Getting backed up ”

Second Floor Plan

Third Floor Plan

Sectional Floor Plates

WALL DETAIL A thin glass sheet that is sandwiched between a concrete skin. In order to bring sufficient light into the building without losing the form work.

Section

CULINARY INSTITUTE OF NEW SOUTH CUISINE Chattanooga , Tennessee Culinary institute Public spaces Sustainability

WIND FLOW IN THE SITE

WASTE MANAGEMENT

RAIWATER IN THE SITE UP

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Meat storage

Event hall

Cold storage

Curing room

Shipping and receiving area

Admin

Loading dock

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Teaching Kitchen

Double height space

Kitchen

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Teaching Kitchen

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Restaurant Toilet

Building systems

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Maintence

Classroom

Classroom

Classroom

Classroom

Garbage chute

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Recycle chute Compost chute

CAPACITY OF WATER ON ROOFS Total area of the roof - 18260 sqft Rainfall - 0.30 FEET Total volumn - 18260 x 0.30 = 5470 cu.ft

Sun orientation

Waste disposal in the site

CONCEPT: The area is physically and functionally divided into strips overlapping in two directions creating diverse situations which suites the needs of the program.

The plan is strategically designed to flow along the contour thus making the function of the building. Kiosk and raised pads all along the site enhance the activities along the street creating micro destination for tourist / passerby’s.

Concept sketches

Wind direction in the site

Rainwater in the site

First floor plan

Second floor plan

The louver system was strategically placed in the southern side of the building to reduce the energy load by providing enough shade; with minimal opening on the northern side.

View from the street level

DESIGNER LIGHT: The light fixture is designed as a inspiration from the famous bicycle ramp located in Chattanoga, Tennessee.

The raised pads creates interactive community spaces, with locally grown herbs for the need of the culinary institute.

KIOSK & RAISED PADS

SECTION SHOWING THE SUSTAINABLE FEATURES

Restaurant interior view

URBAN CLUSTER Chennai , India.

Urban development Film institute Apartment complex Commercial spaces Retail spaces

Residential block is designed to achieve enclosed pockets within a group of buildings making it more private. The green pockets of landscape act as a buffer from the main axis road.

Elementary school is designed with large curved walls with no sharp corners make it more kid friendly environment with large windows that fill the learning space with natural light.

Office building is designed to have interactive workspaces and natural light. Transition of spaces between light and interactive environment to create an experience.

Office Block Apartment Block Green pockets

Apartment Block

School Block

Office Block

Basement Food court

Site plan

RESIDENTIAL High rised | Typical floor plan

HIGH SIGHT A watch tower

City of savannah is known for its history and preservation which is visually limited by its height resrification, when it has more to offer. The main aim of this projective preservation was to enhance the character of the city and experiencing the historic district in a different perspective.

The city grids formed green square at every intersection which acts as a great connection between the main historic district and its surrounding. The idea started with selecting different city squares which had historic buildings of different heights limitations. A tunnel like structure which is elevated above the building heights at every city square. The tunnel acts as a connection between historical buildings at different levels of the building. The connection was created to enhance the visual Impact of the city and experience.

Each TOTEM Pole has the capacity to hold 6 rings. These rings charge while nesting on the dock but are also equipped with custom batteries for easy transportation. Users can choose to mix and match the following rings to create their own custom TOTEM pole system: Thunderbird: LED light rings are treated in plastic emitting a powerful glow that lights up indoor and outdoor spaces and is also safe and comfortable to wear as a bracelet once removed from the dock.

Wolf: The speaker ring compliments the sub woofer housed at the top of the TOTEM’s main pole which is also a wireless battery backup. This ring is made of durable and weatherproof cooper-color aluminum, filling a home or campsite with sound. Also wearable.

Watchman: An auxiliary thermal security ring may be purchased to monitor spaces outside of the home charging dock. Both the home Watchman ring and supplemental rings attach to the TOTEM app for reliable security.

T.O.T.E.M Sound and Security System for the Tiny Home and the Great Outdoors

THE LITTLE WANDERER Industrial design

The least favorite part of a holiday is traveling especially with kids, everyone loves visiting new places and family. Making kids enjoy their travel is as easy as making yourself enjoy the flight. Star wars is a movie that has existed for centuries and every generation can relate to the characters in the movie.

The character pillow resembled the shield of Darth Vader and acted as perfect travel pillow, making the kid feel like a super hero.

A sleep aid/eye relaxer which is made up of high quality, flexible and breathable polyester material .

The cushioned area has a layer of memory form which helps it be more comfortable .

BUCKLE DESIGN - Helps keeping things buckled up to the luggage or hand carry on and not get misplaced .

PROFESSIONAL WORK. GOODWYN MILLS AND CAWOOD

LAKESIDE LODGE Clemson, South Carolina.

Working drawings Details

3D Visualization

RENOVATION - MUHA Resident Lounge

Design Scheme drawings Working drawings

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H2

J1

J2

S1

S2

RENOVATION - MUHA

Pathology

Design Scheme drawings Working drawings Coordination with consultants

THANK YOU

Dwija Navin Masters in Architecture E - dwijaanavin@gmail.com T - +1(912)-227-4979