SELECTED WORKS 2019-2024
profile.
I am a passionate and dynamic architecture student. I set out to pursue new opportunities and experiences through design. I believe that ‘good designs are contagious’, hence, I surround myself with great examples and feats in architecture for inspiration- it leaves room for creativity and innovation in my designs.
I am self-driven and collaborative; it has helped me become a better leader and team player. I am highly sensitized and informed about social and environmental issues, and I like to delve into solutions that respond to human needs.
contact.
phone +91 9810918885
e-mail iyereshitha@gmail.com
socials linkedin.com/in/eshitha-iyer
instagram/eshpishh
location New Delhi | Bangalore
2019 - 2014
Kengeri, Bangalore, Karnataka education.
Bachelors of Architecture (B.Arch)
CHRIST (Deemed to be) University
School of Architecture
2019 work experience.
Jun - Oct’23
Senior Secondary | Science (PCMB)
Indraprastha International School
CBSE (2019)
Dwarka, New Delhi
Leadership
Communication
Commitment
Public Speaking
Time Management
Punctual
Attention to Detail
Oct 2021
Architectural Trainee
Architect Hafeez Contractor
Mumbai, Maharashtra
4 mos.
Project Intern
Artsome X ArtBuzz
New Delhi
3 mos.
May 2021
Content Writer
XBoom Utilities
Bangalore
4 mos.
Content Writer
Uniworld Studios
New Delhi
6 mos.
Oct 2020 architectural competence.
Sketching
Model-Making
Documentation
Research and Analysis
Creative Thinking interpersonal skills.
AutoCAD
SketchUp
Illustrator
Photoshop
Twinmotion/Lumion/Enscape achievements.
Workshop Speaker | “Gender and City”
Blr Design Week 2023
Srishti Manipal Institute
Bangalore
Scopus Journal Research Paper
Published a Research Paper
ZEMCH 2022 | BMS Yelahanka
Bangalore
Host | Annual NASA Convention (ANC)
Hosted ANC-2022
CHRIST (Deemed to be) University
Bangalore
HUDCO Trophy
Juror’s Choice Winner
HUDCO Trophy 2022
Bangalore
University Student Council Member
2020-21 | 2021-22
School of Architecture, CHRIST University
Bangalore
Club Founder and President
Podcast Club (Talk-i-tecture) 2021-22
School of Architecture, CHRIST University
Bangalore
Exhibition Curation
NAAC 2022
DiscoverDesign 2022
DAKSH Education Fair (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
contents. architectural thesis.
Cultural Mosaics: Socio-Cultural Centre, New Delhi urban design. Jayanagar 4th Block Market Bangalore
rural studio.
Women Empowerment Centre Karnataka building modelling. Using REVIT to model SOA Building miscellaneous works.
CULTURAL MOSAICS
ARCHITECTURAL EXPLORATION FOR A FUTURISTIC
SOCIO-CULTURAL CENTRE FUSING TRADITION AND MODERNITY
ASIAD CIRCUS
REPUBLIC DAY
HOLI
INDEPENDENCE DAY
~6,000
Population of residents from and around Dwarka Celebration of Holi
MARCH
JANUARY MAY
AUGUST
6,000 - 7,000
Population of residents from and around Dwarka Celebration of Republic Day (26th January) and Independence Day (15th August)
~10,000
Population of residents from and around Dwarka
Asiad Circus runs for the entire month of May
HOLIKA DAHAN HOLI, PLAY WITH COLOURS
FLAG HOISTING DANCE COMPETITIONS
SINGING EVENTS
CIRCUS EVENTS AND ACROBATICS SHOW
NAVARATRI
DUSSEHRA
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
~10,000
Population of residents from and around Dwarka
The most culturally-vibrant and festive season of the year. Includes the season of Navratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali.
DECEMBER
~6,000
Population of residents from and around Dwarka
Celebration of Govardhan Puja, and Chhath Puja
GARBA-DANDIYA DANCE, FAIRS AND AMUSEMENT, RAVAN DAHAN, CONCERT, DURGA PUJA PANDAL
BHAJAN RECITAL, DEVOTION TO GOD
DURGA PUJA DIWALI MELA GOVARDHAN PUJA CHHATH PUJACULTURAL MOSAICS
ARCHITECTURAL EXPLORATION FOR A FUTURISTIC
SOCIO-CULTURAL CENTRE FUSING TRADITION AND MODERNITY
ABOUT THE PROJECT
To build an identity for the sub-city of Dwarka through a Socio-Cultural Centre of national importance that brings together the residents through means of cultural entertainment, arts, music and festivals.
The Socio-Cultural Centre is based on the futuristic idea of immersing the viewer into the art and the psychological well-being associated with it and understanding how these art forms can be therapeutic and healing.
The site chosen is well-engrained with cultural and traditional sensitivity as it hosts several festivals throughout the year. The research drives the project to upkeep the condition of the site to retain its cultural significance as felt by the residents of Dwarka, hence the form of the building encourages the site to retain its embodiment.
2010 2011 - 2017 2018 - 2019 2020 2020 - 2022 2025 2023 2024
PROJECT PROPOSAL AND TIMELINE
The project for the Socio-Cultural Centre was proposed by the Delhi Development Authority in 2010. This is a project of national importance as 6 locations and sites within Delhi have been identified, and the planning was initiated from 2011 to 2017 Investment was made and project was sanctioned in 2018 and 2019 The project was set to commence its construction in 2020, starting with Rohini. But due to COVID-19 the project was delayed. The project is all set to be a part of the larger vision of the Dwarka sub-city and is upcoming in 2025
DEMOGRAPHICS OF DWARKA
POPULATION:
2,292,958
AREA:
420 sq km
DENSITY:
DDA LAND USE PLAN 2021
DDA LAND USE PLAN 2041
DDA Land Use plan for 2041 indicates the proposed site for the development of Socio-Cultural Centre coming up in Dwarka. Hence, making it a part of the larger vision for Dwarka sub-city.
RESIDENTIAL ENCLAVES: 1800+
PROXIMITY:
IGI Airport - 18 KM
5459 people/sq km
Gurgaon - 19 KM
Noida - 40 KM
DDA TENDER
HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2013
The building in this scenario will become the backdrop for the activities, and the highlight will be the public plaza encouraging interaction between the visitors. It promotes a sense of community ownership and belonging by acknowledging the significance of user participation and engagement in influencing the built environment. Temporary nature and impermanence may be included within the design, enabling places to change throughout time in response to shifting demands and preferences. This could entail transient artwork, pop-up buildings, or seasonal programming that captures the essence of the site's and its users' constantly changing character.
NAVRATRI AND DURGA POOJA
DIWALI MELA
The varied and ever-changing activities will determine the form of the site. To enclose these activities, the anti building must have equal flexibility. Thus, the prime motivation of the area is caused by the people and their activities, and the resultant form is continually dependent on them.
CEDRIC PRICE
H U M A N A C T I V I T Y
A N D
A R C H I T E C T U R E F O R M
T H E
B U I L D I N G
T H E
A N T I
B U I L D I N G
E X P E R I E N C E
E M O T I V E
R E S P O N S I V E
F L E X I B L E
A D A P T A B L E
A D J U S T A B L E
The architectural concept highlights the dynamic connection between human activity and architectural form. It implies that the site's architecture must be flexible and sensitive to the wide range of events occurring there. This method puts into question conventional ideas of static architectural forms and suggests an "anti-building" (or the landscape) idea that emphasizes adaptability and responsiveness. The design of the site will include creating spaces that are simple to move or adapt to the needs and activities of the users. This might encompass zoning plans that are flexible and enable spaces to be swiftly adjusted for various uses or occasions (during the festive seasons of Diwali, Dussehra, Navratri etc.), modular constructions, or movable partitions.
urban design.
Jayanagar 4th Block Market Bangalore
Jayanagar 4th Block Market was built in 1962 as a planned neighbourhood market. The neighbourhood originally consisted of a single, diversified community made up of residents who were at the time a part of the working class community, who came from different parts of the country and backgrounds. As a result, the market reflected this very character.
The neighbourhood has witnessed a significant loss of this identity, and the market has had a progressive decline in accessibility and a customer base that appreciates its value. In addition to recognising the economic forces at work in the current scenario, the project aims to restore value to the market.
Ideating a MIXED USE Building concept to equip the New BDA Complex with a combination of Retail + Office. This will bring the building to blend multiple uses into one, and the functions of which are integrated to some degree. Space organisation is a major part that will aid in the building efficacy. The building that was designed for retail will be redeemed, as well as the new MIXED USE concept as a proposal will sit with the surrounding built environment.
SECTION SHOWING THE EXISTING NATURE AROUND THE NEW BDA COMPLEX
intervention.
- To retain the structural system of the complex building, and enhance the skin of it by introducing a facade that’s porous, and allows the building to breath.
- To enhance the consumer experience while shopping.
- To improve the vertical circulation in the building by proposing programs that will encourage the consumers to use the floors above.
- A better underground parking system complying to the norms for the cars today
- The retail of the building remains of high value, hence proposed program of the building is Retail + Commercial
rural studio.
Women Empowerment Centre
Karnataka
concept.
This enterprise would encourage the women to come together as a community, where they would understand the brimming opportunities for entrepreneurship. It would bring forth a congenial visual experience where the women would feel comfortable working in. The site is in a perpetual mix with the surroundings- the nature, the buildings, the water tank. Incorporating such elements with the built environment would help enhance the spatial and sensorial response from the site.
manufacturing unit.
cattle shed.
Plan, Section and 3D Model on REVIT Software, and sunpath also generated on REVIT.
School of Architecture Block of Christ University modelled on REVIT.
Selected Artworks 2019-2023
Trained Bharatnatyam Dancer and Carnatic Music Singer
Proactive member of the University Student Council, hosted several events, curated exhibiton and participated in many fests.
