Architectural Portfolio - Jahnavi Bathala

ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO

Jahnavi Bathala

I am a passionate aspiring architect currently in my 4th year of Architecture with a keen interest in designing efficient buildings, restoring historic structures, and integrating intricate Jaali works and tranquil courtyards into my designs. As a team player, I excel in collaboration, valuing the diverse perspectives each individual brings. Furthermore, I possess a strong aptitude for quickly and effectively grasping new concepts. My driving force stems from a profound appreciation for the profound history and cultural significance woven into the fabric of architecture.

Key Technical Skills:

• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Lumion, and Photoshop.

• Skilled in creating 3D models and rendering with sections, elevations, and plans.

• Ability to develop detailed physical models to enhance design communication.

In addition to my technical expertise, I have a portfolio that showcases my design proficiency, highlighting my ability to develop innovative solutions and effectively communicate architectural concepts. I have successfully completed projects during my studies that demonstrate my practical experience and application of design principles.

INTERESTS

• Designing Efficient Buildings

• Historic Buildings Restoration

• Jaali Works and Courtyards Enthusiast

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth - 30-05-2002

Phone No. - 9949657200

Email ID - jahnavibathala675@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Architecture 2019 - Present

Gitam School of Architecture

Intermediate 2017-2019

Sri chaithanya junior college

Schooling

Vikas - The concept school

EXPERIENCE

DIGITAL SKILLS

SKILLS

APARTMENT

APARTMENT

• The objective of this design is to create a residential apartment complex that serves as a community .

• The apartment design was based on all income groups

• that is HIG , MIG , LIG.

• This design is for low income group and the recreational space in between the block acts as a community space for all age groups to get together and have a refreshment space.

SITE

• LOCATION - Alkapur, Manikonda , Hyderabad .

• AREA - 2085.6sqm / 0.5 acres

• MAJOR LANDMARKS - Neknampur lake , MK park .

• BUILDING TYPOLOGY - Residential apartment

• ACTIVITIES - play area , Conference/ community hall

CASE STUDY

• Amanora future towers.

• High rised apartments for all income groups.

• Location - Pune ,Maharastra.

• Architects - MVRDV groups.

• Area - 140000 sqm population and density - 5000 people

SITE PLANNING

• One side of the apartment faces the lake and other side faces the tot-lot / courtyard .

• The setbacks are 5m on the front and 4m on other three sides of the given site.

• There is pedestrian pathway which is 2.5m wide.

• One way parking

• The entrance and gateway is 6m wide.

• Parking - no.of cars -20 no.of bikes -44

• Focal elements - Interactive spaces ,

• Recreational area - 20 x 7m (140sqm)

• The flats are symmetrical .

• Amanora future towers offers state of the art lifestyle amenities in ‘scoops’ and ‘courtyards’ lively & custom spaces tucked into the facade.

• ‘Scoops’ are open areas.

• Activity zones at the base of the towers.

INFERENCES FROM CASE STUDY

• The courtyards / scoops inside the apartment for interaction .

• The play area in between the blocks.

• The mountain and peek shape of the apartment and the blocks acting as

SECTION A-A' SECTION B-B'

SECTION C-C'

SECTION C-C'

ELEVATION 1 EAST FACING

ELEVATION 2 WEST FACING

ELEVATION 3 SOUTH FACING

URBAN ART CENTER

URBAN ART CENTER

• The objective of this design is to create an Urban art center that serves as a cultural hub , with various forms of art and craft works in same space.

• To design a space, with various activities including a temporary exhibition space, workshop space, cafeteria, shopping and administrative area .

• The structure is made of glass which is lightweight transparent member with aluminum fins .

• The circulation area is at the center , and all other spaces are around the circulation area.

• The temporary exhibition hall in the 1st floor is an open space which can be accessed in two ways.

• The cafeteria is two leveled seating space with triple height opening. The cafeteria space creates an opening on the facade ,there are atriums and openings which allows the space to be lit up al day through natural light.

SITE

• LOCATION - Opp KBR park , Hyderabad .

• AREA - 8000sqm

• BUILDING TYPOLOGY - Art Gallery

• ACTIVITIES - Art gallery , cafeteria , Conference hall exhibition space and workshop space

CASE STUDY

• The Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago

• Area - 25,000 sq m

• purpose - housing collections of European contemporary art - also unifies and completes the cultural and urban campus of the Art Institute.

• Location - Grant Park , Chicago.

INFERENCES FROM CASE STUDY

• The lightweight, transparent vertical facade of the Modern Wing features glass and metal referencing the Chicago skyline, while the solid limestone walls punctuating the glass facade pay tribute to the architecture of the original Art Institute building.

• Energy efficiency was one of the top priorities for the design of the museum, and Renzo Piano and his team implemented a number of sustainable design strategies to minimize energy use.

SITE PLANNING

Creating View towards the

External ramp (from desktop

Use of contours

URBAN DESIGN

Pakhal Lake

PAKHAL LAKE

•Existing Internal pathway doesn't have designated pedestrian and vehicular movement.

•The pathway is not properly laid out .

•Information boards present Inside depicts the importance of Pakhal Wildlife sanctuary but there is no Information about the lake.

•There are no proper signage boards for cautioning the visitors about the place as it is surrounded by the Wildlife sanctuary .

•Proposal for Internal pathway upto 1km distance.

•To give designated pathways for both pedestrian and vehicular movement.

•Signage boards, street furniture and street lights are proposed.

EXISTING PATHWAY

PROPOSED INTERNAL PATHWAY

PROPOSALS

1. INTERNAL PATHWAY

a. Pathway width ‘Internal’ - 11m

Pathway length ‘Internal’ - 1km

b. Universal design (Accessed by everyone regardless age ,height ,disability)

c.Sidewalks (for walking) - width 2.5m

d. Cycling track - width - 2.4m

e. Safari - road width - 5.5m (2 cars)

2.Viewpoints .

3.Way finding

a.Signage’s and visual clues for navigation purpose.

b.Information boards

Internal pathway length upto 1km and width 11m

Street furniture in between curbs

•Curbs differentiating the pathways.

•Trees act as barrier and gives shading to seating.

1. Entrance

2. Temple

3.seating

4.Irrigation tower 5. Room

14.Pakhal - Narsampet road

6.Information board a.b. c.

7.Signage board8.Existing pathway

9.Deck

12.Viewdeck

11.Temple

EXISTING PATHWAY

PROPOSED PATHWAY

2. VIEWPOINTS / VIEW - DECKS

•Connection between the pathway and the lake that brings people accessing connected to the Nature .

•Fish shaped deck to depict the species of fishes present in the lake .

•There is a leveled seating and a cafe for people visiting the place looks calm and pleasing with perfect view of the Lake . View - deck with seating and cafeteria, which has both functional and visual activity . 2 levels

Each level 0.4m height

Existing viewpoints -6 Additional - 3

PROPOSED PATHWAY

a. Pathway width ‘Internal’ - 11m Pathway length ‘Internal’ - 1km

b. Universal design (Accessed by everyone regardless age ,height ,disability)

c.Sidewalks (for walking) - width 2.5m

d. Cycling track - width - 2.4m

e. Safari - road width - 5.5m (2 cars)

CURB DETAILS

EXISTING VIEW-DECK

Narrow view-decks , cannot accommodate more no.of people.

3. WAY FINDINGS , INFORMATION , SIGNAGE BOARDS

•Signage boards are provided at the either ends of the pathway , distance between one signage boards to another is 20m.

•Information boards are provided in between the curbs at 12.5m distance each.

curb Seating

BOARDS

•QR code on signage and Information boards for more details.

Seating

Information board

vehicular path for safari leading to trekking point.

Street lights

Flooring for sidewalk

•Distance between two electric poles 15m.

Bollards

Curbs for differentiating vehicular and cycle path

sidewalk/ walking track Cycle track

•Distance between two seatings12.5m.

•Distance between two bollards 5m.

•curbs for both shading and differentiating pathways.

HISTORY OF EASTERN ARCHITECTURE - SKETCHES

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

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ARTWORK AND PHOTOGRAPHY