Design Portfolio

from Design Portfolio

by Faisal mansuri

Selected architectural projects done by faisal mansuri

Contact info :

Cellular no- 09925978688 Email address - mansurifaisal2110@yahoo.com

Photograph of the fish tail palm which is taken for study of a natures element and its its geometry.

Building Construction

Basic design helps in Conceptualizing a design as for Materializing Building Construction and detailing plays a prudent role in architecture

Understanding natures geometric flow, rhythm, evolution by analyzing . A seed in depth studying each of its part.

Trying to realize how each part has grown into another in perfect symphony, inheriting a rhythm which is self explanatory . practice.

NatureStudy

Free hand sketched sheets containing different construction details.

PaperMorphology

The evolution of forms with the help of a material was put into effect, this involved the cutting and the folding of paper into various modular forms that could be visualized and compared with architectural e x a m p l e s .

This helped not only in the visual perception but also in the aspect of model - making in a highly different yet an innovative manner.

HousingStudio - 8th Semester

The Program of Housing studio was to Design student housing for architecture students of A.P.I.E.D institute at Vallabh Vidhyanagar. An attempt to incorporate new construction method which provides structural benefits as well esthetical variation to structure. The concrete blocks are Light weight and has more insulation . This blocks are also useful for green walls and furniture elements . It also gives interesting interior quality as well as exterior. Images displays combination of furniture and pre caste wall units creating more useful spaces and allow lights to come in through slits in

Different Unit Plans

between in units for Studio apartments.

Contextual Analysis

Ground Floor Plan Conte><tual Studio - 4th Semester

The inner city of Chittorgarh , Rajasthan was taken as the contextual reference.

There was a street situated at the end of the hill slope, with the basic aim of designing a residence that would accommodate a family of eight members with different requirements.

First Floor Plan

Longitudinal Section

Inaddition to that the main aim and aspects of this program were to design spaces and involve elements of design which have a historic as well as functional relevance to the architectural and functional criteria adamant through ages in the planning as well as development of the city of chittorgarh.

Thus this proved to be a challenging task because one had to work and carry forward their design in both the timelines . i.e.- My design would replicate what was there.

3d Views showing rear elevation and internal view of courtyard

Urban Design Studio - 9thSem.

Site of Urban Design Studio project is situated in Udawada, Gujarat. Due to religious and historical importance and current issues of Udwada , proposal is to preserve its core and set guidelines for future development.

Plans and sheets showing documentation , analysis and Design Proposal for preservation project of urban core Street lighting and design proposal 3D rendered views for proposal for

Gulbai Tekra is a region in western ahmedabad, that Gulbaitekra , Ahmedabad.

is largely a slum, nestled in between Gujarat university road and CG Road. Gulbai Tekra AKA Hollywood houses near 7000 people is the dharavi of ahmedabad. Most residents are Bavris(Rajasthani marwadis) who make idols before festival time work as domestic help and as labourers.

Gulbai tekra has been popularly known as Hollywood for the past four decades as the women here have a rustic beauty and glamour which is found to resemble

BRIDGING BACK an enquiry into slum rehabilitation, that of hollywood stars. The reason for the study of Gulbai Tekra as a dissertation topic was the fascination of how two completely opposite cultures lifestyles values and standards can survive amidst each other accepting the pros and cons.

The title Bridging Back comes from a simple understanding that hollywood basti in the heart of the city must have a simultaneous growth along with the context, that not being the case this comes a time where u must bridge back for an amalgamation of the opposites.

DesignDissertation by faisal mansuri

Internal Layout

LEGENDS

RESIDENTIAL INSITUTIONAL COMMERCIAL CAM RESIDENCE

RECRATIONAL

Semi Covered Street and the formation of otlas and verandahs in the semiopen spaces shared by the houses.

BRIDGING BACK an enquiry into slum rehabilitation, Gulbaitekra , Ahmedabad. conceptualized drawings Design Programme :

-Rehabilitated Housing -Individual and common spaces used as workshops for the preparation of murtis. -Exhibition area to showcase as well as areas to sell them . - Storage -Basic amenities like common and shared community spaces -Temples -Shops

DesignDissertation by faisal mansuri

Site plan first floor cluster plans second floor cluster plans

Sections through the cluster

3D views

P U

Stuctural Analysis panel

This exercise is based on understanding complex principles of structure by studying and analyzing building design and elements , its construction methods and different aspects and issues related its structural design.

Architectural Models

G’sen trophy 2012,nasa .According to brief “celebrating the past while protecting the future “. We have taken Padmavati complex as site for redesigning. It is situated at Mandavi Baroda.

3 D w o r k s

Above images showing 3ds of Padmavati complex after re designing. .

Interior at Amreli

Office Interior at Baroda

IMSU extension at baroda

Dr. Parikhs Office

View from Main Office, looking South View from Lobby, looking North

To enhance the sense of spaciousness, while providing a sense of intimacy, the perimeter walls are thickened to hold within the requirements of various types of storage (books, files, paper etc), as well as creating opportunities for seating, niches for artwork and surfaces for plants, task-lights, mementos, etc.

Principle Delineators

Clear Glazed Partition Wood Insert Wood Door to Reception & Pantry Wood Table

Wood Backdrop to Recption

Wood Floor MAIN OFFICE

ASSISTANT

LOBBY TOILET

PANTRY

RECEPTION

The principal partition underscores a spatial clarity between the privacy of the Main Office from the more public Lobby & the open workspace used by an assistant. Clear glazing with bamboo "chuck-screen" however blurs the harshness of the separation, allowing extensions and interactions between the various functions as well as allowing daylight to permeate the entire interior. The wood insert anchors the heart of the office, and holds within itself Dr. Parikh's space, and ties together the table, a window to the lobby, and door to the service areas into one singular element. The wood floor is a continuous surface that ties all the elements together, while providing warmth.