IPT SCHEME FOR BUS DEPOT REDEVELOPMENT AND BUS STOP DESIGN
MUMBAI=SEMESTER 8
ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY AND RESEARCH CENTRE, RAJASTHAN=SEMESTER 9, 10
COMMUNITY HOUSING AND WORKSHOP UNITS FOR TIBETIAN REFUGEES, HIMACHAL
PRADESH=SEMESTER 3
INTERNSHIP PROJECTS AT THE FIRM “ARCHITECT HAFEEZ CONTRACTOR”, MUMBAI=SEMESTER 8
ARTS AND CRAFTS CENTRE, AHMEDABAD
Ahmedabad is well known for its impressive culture, its heritage and most prominently the art and craft that has always been timeless and Ahmedabadis are proud of their culture. The involvement of the locals in the craft making is what makes it unique. The Design of the Art and Craft center focuses on creating a prominent space where Ahmedabadis can indulge in making as well as exhibiting their unique pieces.
SITE ANALYSIS
DESIGN CONCEPT INSPIRATION
AND FAÇADE DETAILS
India Gujarat Sabarmati Riverfront Ahmedabad
Triangular
the craft galleries derived from the Lippan art geometry creating an
surrounded by the art.
Inspired by Zardosi art, The façade contains green coloured
when sunlight hits
Inspired by beadwork, circular openings allow people to move from the interior directly to the adjacent structure, representing the connectivity of 2 beads in the beadwork art. The structures provide an experience of moving through the circular beads.
Inspired by Lippan art, angular glass facade of triangular patters facades reflect the sunlight within the interior spaces, creating patterns of the craft with the gallery spaces.
LANDSCAPE CONCEPT”PATTERNS,COLORS,TEXTURES”
MARINE SCIENCE EXPERIENCIAL MUSEUM MUMBAI
Wonders Park is recognized for its miniature replicas of the “Seven Wonders of the World. The space program of area 5000sqm includes art galleries , workshop spaces and an auditorium for lectures to take place. Semi-open workshop spaces are surrounded by water bodies and a public plaza consisting of installations. The design focuses on providing users and experience of being within a water body using elements such as water, large volumes, blue as color, fluid forms and façade patterns.
SITE CONTEXT
DESIGN INSPIRATION
”JOURNEY FROM ROCKY SHORE TO UNDERWATER”
JOURNEY
CREATING A CENTRAL SPACE USING SAND AS A BASE FOR THE DISPLAY OF SANDY SHORE ORGANISMS. VISITORS
GRADUALLY PROCEED TO THE UNDERGROUND STRUCTURE WHERE THE SKYLIGHT OPENINGS REDUCE IN NUMBER TO PROVIDE THE VISITORS A SENSE OF TRANSITION FROM THE BEACH INTO THE SEA, BRIGHT TO DARK SPACES. THE FLUIDITY IN THE MOTION AND DOMED ROOFS
PROVIDE A SENSE OF BEING WITHIN A WATER CAVE.
THROUGH THE RIVER
CONNECTING THE WALLS AND THE FLOOR USING WATERFALLS:VISITORS ARE PROVIDED AN EXPERIENCE OF VIEWING THE CENTRAL GALLERY TBY ENJOYING BEING SEATED IN A BOAT. WATER FALLS CONNECT THE ROOF TO THE GROUND, CREATING FLUID TRIPLE VOLUME SPACES WITH SKYLIGHTS TO CREATE FEELINGS OF EXPERIENCING UNDERWATER SPACES
India Maharashtra,Navi Mumbai Wonders Park, Navi Mumbai
Wonders Park, Navi Mumbai
Marine life Sandy Shore Rocky Shore
GREEN ROOF BECOMING A VIEWING DECK FOR THE ROOF CONTAINING A WATER BODY
PATTERNS AND TEXTURES ON FACADE WATER BODIES WITH DISPLAYS AROUND THE BUILDING TO CREATE A SENSE OF BEING SURROUNDED BY A RIVER
KIDS LIVE WORKSHOP ZONE WATERBODIES AND SEATING AREA
WATER BODY WITH MARINE DISPLAYS AT THE ROOF LEVEL
GALLERY
EXPERIENCE ART PAVILION KERALA
The Kochi Muziris Biennale is an international contemporary art exhibition that is conducted at the island of Fort Kochi in Kerala. The design explores the arts and crafts of Kerala exhibited within a 35sqm Temporary Pavilion.
SITE ANALYSIS
CONCEPT-FORM DEVELOPMENT
Inspired from the dances of Kerala, The form of the Pavilion focuses on “Movement and Rhythm” as design principles, initiating the visitors to experience the Pavilion as a “Sculptural Dancer”.
MASS HOUSING PUNE
High Rise Mass housing including amenities, recreation grounds , commercial and co-working spaces on a site of area 4 acres in the city of Pune targeting the middle class income user group working for a government job.
SITE ANALYSIS
CONCEPT AND FORM DEVELOPMENT- “COURTYARDS FOR EVERYONE”
PASSIVE
MASTERPLAN DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACES AT MULTIPLE LEVELS
VOIDS IN THE FORM TO AVOID TO CREATE TRANSPARENCY WITH THE SITE CONTEXT
IRREGULAR STACKING TO AVOID THE USUAL RIGID FORM AND CREATE AN IMAGEABILITY FOR THE PROJECT COURTYADS
IPT AND MIXED USE SCHEME FOR BUS DEPOT REDEVELOPMENT MUMBAI
SIMULATIONS
IPT AND MIXED USE SCHEME FOR BUS DEPOT
REDEVELOPMENT BUS STOP DESIGN MUMBAI
BUILDING SERVICES
THESIS DESIGN DISSERTATION- ASTRONOMICAL
OBSERVATORY AND RESEARCH CENTRE
RAJASTHAN
RESEARCH TOPIC-METHODS TO DEVELOP RETRACTABLE ROOFS TO REDUCE HEAT AND TURBULENCE WITHIN A DOME
(Design Semester in process, ends in April 2025)
SITE STUDY
REFLECTION OF THE COLORS OF SKY THROUGH SKYLIGHTS AND PHOTOCHROMATIC ROOF
When Sunlight hits the roof, photochromatic panels reflect the different colors of the sky in the interior space, providing an experience of viewing the Northern Lights
REFLECTION OF MOONLIGHT INTO DARK SPACES IN THE BASEMENT AND REFLECTIVE FAÇADE MIRRORING THE NIGHT SKY
Angular glass façade to on which reflection of the night stars would be visible
Opening only to gain natural moonlight in the underground gallery
Waterbody to reflect the moon within the public plaza
Dark space creating The experience of a black hole with only moon light
PUBLIC PLAZA AND DRONE SHOWS UNDER AN OPEN SKY
Glass dome to view the dome show
Open air amphitheatre Under the night sky
JURNEY FROM A BLACK HOLE TO THE SUN, GRADUAL MOVEMENT FROM THE UNDERGROUND GALLERIES TO TUNNELS WITH OPENINGS FOCUSING ON THE SUNRISE , IMPLYING VIEWING THE SUN THROUGH A TELESCOPE
Tunnel openings to focus on the sunrise whose natural light lights up the interior of the tunnel
People gradually move from the dark underground to the opening, tunnel consists of only one opening to focus only on the morning sun
COMMUNITY HOUSING AND WORKSHOP UNITS FOR TIBETIAN
REFUGEES
DHARAMSHALA,HIMACHAL
Wood crafters communities have been residing in Dharamshala since years, they have been migrating from Tibet, due to which Tibetian architectural elements have been visible. The design involves a residential complex for the community along with a workshop unit to showcase their art work.
DESIGN IDEAS
CONCEPT-TIBETIAN ARCHITECTURE ELEMENTS SHOWCASING THE CRAFT, EXPLORING THE CRAFTS OF TIBETS THROUGH CARVINGS AND TEXTURES ON FACADES
India Himachal Pradesh Dharamshala
TIBETIAN WOODEN CARVING PATTERNS OF Dharamshala
INTERNSHIP PROJECTS
FIRM- ARCHITECT HAFEEZ CONTRACTOR, MUMBAI
MADHU VAKHARIA WESTERN MARINA BAY TOWNSHIP VERSOVA, MUMBAI,MAHARASHTR
MADHU VAKHARIA WESTERN MARINA BAY TOWNSHIP VERSOVA, MUMBAI,MAHARASHTR
MADHU VAKHARIA MAHARASHTRA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY VERSOVA, MUMBAI,MAHARASHTRA
RUHIL GROUP SHOPS AND OFFICES Noida, Uttarpradesh
RUHIL GROUP SHOPS AND OFFICES Noida, Uttarpradesh
GODREJ Tropical Isle Residential Development Sector 146, Noida, Uttarpradesh
