Architecture Portfolio | Eshitha Iyer | Selected Works 2019-24

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AR. ESHITHA IYER | DEL | BLR

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

education.

2019 - 2014

Bachelors of Architecture (B.Arch) CHRIST (Deemed to be) University School of Architecture Kengeri, Bangalore, Karnataka

2019

Senior Secondary | Science (PCMB) Indraprastha International School CBSE (2019) Dwarka, New Delhi

interpersonal skills.

Leadership Communication Commitment Public Speaking Time Management Punctual Attention to Detail

work experience.

Jun - Oct’23

Architectural Trainee Architect Hafeez Contractor Mumbai, Maharashtra 4 mos.

achievements.

Oct 2021

Project Intern Artsome X ArtBuzz New Delhi 3 mos.

Scopus Journal Research Paper Published a Research Paper ZEMCH 2022 | BMS Yelahanka Bangalore

May 2021

Content Writer XBoom Utilities Bangalore 4 mos.

Host | Annual NASA Convention (ANC) Hosted ANC-2022 CHRIST (Deemed to be) University Bangalore

Oct 2020

Content Writer Uniworld Studios New Delhi 6 mos.

HUDCO Trophy Juror’s Choice Winner HUDCO Trophy 2022 Bangalore

architectural competence.

Sketching Model-Making Documentation Research and Analysis Creative Thinking

AutoCAD SketchUp Illustrator Photoshop Twinmotion/Lumion/Enscape

Workshop Speaker | “Gender and City” Blr Design Week 2023 Srishti Manipal Institute 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

INDEPENDENCE DAY

HOLI

JANUARYFEBRUARYMARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

6,000 - 7,000

~6,000

Population of residents from and around Dwarka Celebration of Holi

HOLIKA DAHAN HOLI, PLAY WITH COLOURS

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

FLAG HOISTING DANCE COMPETITIONS SINGING EVENTS

CIRCUS EVENTS AND ACROBATICS SHOW

NAVARATRI

DUSSEHRA

DIWALI MELA CHHATH PUJA

DURGA PUJA GOVARDHAN PUJA

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.

GARBA-DANDIYA DANCE, FAIRS AND AMUSEMENT, RAVAN DAHAN, CONCERT, DURGA PUJA PANDAL

DECEMBER

~6,000

Population of residents from and around Dwarka Celebration of Govardhan Puja, and Chhath Puja

BHAJAN RECITAL, DEVOTION TO GOD

CULTURAL 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

2023 2024

2025

EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS

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.

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.

DEMOGRAPHICS OF DWARKA

POPULATION: 2,292,958

RESIDENTIAL ENCLAVES: 1800+

AREA: 420 sq km DENSITY: 5459 people/sq km

PROXIMITY: IGI Airport - 18 KM Gurgaon - 19 KM Noida - 40 KM

DDA TENDER

HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2013

SITE ANALYSIS

GRID IRON PATTERN OF PLANNING

UNTREATED SEWAGE DRAIN IN CLOSE PROXIMITY

CENTRIC LOCATION (HUB) OF ALL ACTIVITIES

ELECTRIC LINES

P A L A M D R

A I N

WELL-CONNECTED ROAD NETWORK 500 m

TOWARDS SAHIBI RIVER

750 m

DUMPING ZONE THE DRAIN

EASY ACCESSIBILITY

NEAR

1 Km

ACCESS TO THE SITE

EASY TRANSIT SYSTEM

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HUB OF FESTIVITIES

NOISE FROM TRAFFIC DURING PEAK HOURS

RO M AD AI N N O. RO 20 AD 1

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THE DRAIN CAN BE REVITALIZED (YAMUNA RIVER PROJECT)

HIGH TENSION ELECTRICTY LINES RUNNING ACROSS THE SITE

SITE AREA = 31,330 m

TRAFFIC MAP

HIGH TENSION LINES

LAND USE

Residential Institutional

Commercial/Market Leisure (Sports Complex)

GD GOENKA SCHOOL RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX

FIGURE GROUND

AYUSHMAN HOSPITAL

ROAD NETWORK

DWARKA SEC-11 METRO STN.

PALAM DRAIN

SEC-10 MARKET

DDA SPORTS COMPLEX

2

OPEN SPACES

SITE IDENTIFIED BY DDA FOR SOCIO-CULTURAL GROUND

METRO TRANSIT

SLOPE AND DRAINAGE

INFRASTRUCTURE

Street Lights

Traffic Signal

STUDENTS/ ARTISTS/ PERFORMERS

SCULPTURE GALLERY

EXHIBITION SPACE

WORKSHOP/- ANCILLARY STUDIO SPACES

AUDITORIUM

REHEARSAL ROOM

RECORDING ROOM

CINEMATOGRAPHY ROOM

AV ROOM

MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

SEMINAR HALL

CONVENTION HALL

CONFERENCE ROOM

LIBRARY

ADMIN OFFICE

GUEST ROOM

RESTAURANT

CULTURAL GROUND

VISITORS/ GUESTS

ART GALLERY

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.

RESIDENTIAL ENCLAVE

SERVICE RD. 7.0 m

FOOT PATH 4.5 m

MAIN ROAD 10 m

1.9

10 m

FOOT PATH

SERVICE RD.

4.5 m

7.0 m

PROPOSED SITE

GREEN NODE

PALAM DRAIN

NAVRATRI AND DURGA POOJA

50-6

70-80m

0m

45

m

DIWALI MELA

RAAVAN DAHAN

CHHATH POOJA

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

HUMAN ACTIVITY AND ARCHITECTURE FORM

THE BUILDING

THE ANTI BUILDING

EXPERIENCE

FLEXIBLE

EMOTIVE RESPONSIVE

ADAPTABLE ADJUSTABLE

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.

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MASTERPLAN 1. ENTRY 2. DROP-OFF 3. INDRAPRASTHA MAIDAN 4. AAB TALAAB 5. CENTRE OF PERFORMING ARTS AND VISUAL ARTS 6. VIEWING BALCONY TOWARDS THE MAIDAN 7. AUDITORIUM BLOCK 8. ADMIN BLOCK AND CONVENTION CENTRE 9. BAITHAK 10. UG TANK 11. PUMP ROOM 12. SUBSTATION TRANSFORMER 13. SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

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ENTRY

SERVICE FOOT PATH

ROAD

7M

4.5 M

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20 M

SECTION AA’

SECTION BB’

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

G+1 FLOOR

G - 1 FLOOR

RENDERED VIEWS

Software: Enscape for SketchUp

urban design.

Jayanagar 4th Block Market Bangalore

SECTION SHOWING THE EXISTING NATURE AROUND THE NEW BDA COMPLEX

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.

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.

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

RENDERED VIEWS Software: Enscape for SketchUp

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.

manufacturing unit.

cattle shed.

building modelling.

Using REVIT to model SOA Building

Plan, Section and 3D Model on REVIT Software, and sunpath also generated on REVIT.

School of Architecture Block of Christ University modelled on REVIT.

RENDERED VIEWS Software: Twinmotion

miscellaneous works.

software exploration.

RHINO Modelling Staircase, Shoe and Bus Stop

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.

Written and Published a Scopus Journal Research Paper for ZEMCH Conference 2022.

portfolio SELECTED WORKS 2019-2024

AR. ESHITHA IYER | DEL | BLR