Master of Architecture Portfolio by Khushi Maheshwari

ARCHITECTURE

- POSTGRADUATE PORTFOLIO -

Master Of Architecture Student Khushi Maheshwari

KHUSHI MAHESHWARI

Sydney, Australia

+61 468 883 313

kmah3976@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/maheshwarikhushi

Work Experience

and Picasso, Sydney CBD | Studio Manager

Australia 2023 - current

• Effectively managed day-to-day tasks including overseeing bookings and enquiries, coordinating staff, and ensuring a smooth workflow.

• Fostered a positive work environment, providing guidance and support, and promoting teamwork among employees.

• Addressed inquiries and ensured a high level of customer satisfaction

and Picasso, Surry Hills | Head Artist

Australia 2021 - 2023

• Inspired creativity, nurtured talent, and maintained consistency in the quality of artwork produced.

• Designed engaging and diverse artworks that catered to different skill levels and interests, ensuring a memorable experience for customers.

• Offered personalized guidance and feedback, ensuring each participant felt supported and confident in their artistic journey.

Design Studio, Kolkata | Design Intern

• Contributed to optimizing the layout and functionality of interior spaces, considering factors such as furniture placement, and efficient use of available space.

• Used design software, such as AutoCAD and SketchUp to create detailed technical drawings and 3D visualizations to support design proposals.

• Effectively communicated and collaborated with various team leads to ensure smooth project execution.

Education

Masters of Architecture | University of Sydney

Bachelor of Design in Architecture | University of Sydney

Software Skills

Pinot

Post-Graduate Projects

Green Wall Rebellion

Boundless Blend 01

Situated between the University of Sydney campus and terrace houses, our student housing project seamlessly combines private residences with public connectivity. With a prime location and emphasis on community-centric design, the project offers ideal campus housing.

The design features two accommodation buildings with the Eastern structure slightly shorter to avoid overshadowing the central courtyard. Elevated on concrete columns, both buildings create permeable spaces underneath, inviting users into garden courtyards. Metal-clad facades with adjustable shutters and sustainable elements showcase a commitment to modern living.

By integrating adaptable spaces, thoughtful spatial planning, and sustainable features, our project fosters a strong sense of community within the vibrant campus setting.

Location - 42 Parramatta Road

Studio - A Huge House II: 360 Student Housing

Year - 2022

Tutor - Delara Rahim

Group - Lamiyea Rahman

SITE PLAN

FLOOR PLAN

The floor plan displays two housing units and their site interaction. The Arundel Street facade includes a versatile dual-story space for study, meetings, games, or recreation. Open balconies on both streets offer a peaceful retreat from the student housing buzz, providing residents tranquility.

TYPICAL

ARUNDEL ST.

PARRAMATTA RD.

The student housing provides two unit types that promote resident interaction and accommodate changing needs through flexible spaces and adaptable configurations. Residents have the freedom to personalize and customize their living units, creating a dynamic and ever-changing living environment.

1. Plasterboard on 6mm vapor barrier on 50mm rigid insulation and 120mm rockwool insulation with timber cavity battens 2. 12mm fire board 3. Profiled metal cladding

Profiled metal rails 5. Alucobond panels

Vertical sliding window with 50mm steel frame

FACADE ANALYSIS

The project features metal-clad outer facades with adjustable shutters, allowing residents to modulate privacy levels and enjoy views of the campus and streetscape. This dynamic feature ensures ever-changing appearances as the building’s outer skin reflects the occupants’ activities.

Plasterboard with white paint finish

Vapor barrier

50mm rigid insulation

120mm rockwool insulation with timber cavity battens

12mm fire board

Profiled metal cladding

Profiled metal rails 400mm apart

panels

Vertical sliding window with 50mm steel frame

50mm x 30mm x 2mm horizontal tubing with hinge

10mm stainless steel opening rod

70mm x 6mm steel flat welded onto gudgeon

Metal plate connecting to 300mm reinforced concrete slab

Alucobond

Invisible Threads 02

“Invisible Threads” unveils Sydney’s hidden history within sandstone quarries, transformed into parks from voids left by centuries of excavation. This narrative draws a poignant parallel between physical voids in Sydney’s urban landscape and the psychological voids experienced by immigrants adapting to a new environment.

The concept of absence draws a powerful parallel between two distinct but interconnected forms of voids: physical voids that exist within the urban landscape of Sydney, and the psychological voids that immigrants feel as they adjust to their new environment. The physical voids refer to the quarries, abandoned tunnels, railway, and so on, while the psychological voids refer to a sense of displacement and loss of identity for the immigrants as they navigate in a new city without any help.

The project aims to repurpose these quarries into a self-contained immigrant community, offering housing, education, and community support to ease their transition without overwhelming the city.

Location - Pyrmont

Studio - Memory and Medium

Year - 2023

Tutor - Peter Beesly

Group - Lamiyea Rahman, SriLalitha Yeleswarapu

Pirrama Park, once home to the Gadigal people, is now a community hub hosting events. A proposed community center seeks to provide a safe space for immigrants to express emotions and share cultural heritage, fostering self-actualization and a deeper understanding of Sydney’s diverse culture.

The Knoll, a natural sandstone cliff in Pyrmont, is proposed as housing that blends with urban surroundings, symbolizing resilience for immigrants amid challenges. In Sydney’s housing crisis, this space offers solace, freedom, and a strong connection to cultural roots.

Emphasizing education is crucial for successful migrant integration, addressing language barriers, acculturation challenges, and limited resources. Prioritizing education for immigrant children is pivotal for integration, economic progress, cultural exchange, and empowerment.

SITE PLAN

GIBA PARK - COMMUNITY PRECINCT

KNOLL - HOUSING PRECINCT

HELL HOLE - EDUCATION

Sydney’s harbor, crucial to its identity, turns immigrants’ daily commutes into adventurous experiences against the city’s skyline. The lively docks become quiet spaces, echoing past interactions and creating a void upon departure.

THE DOCK PLAN AT PIRRAMMA PARK

THE DOCK AT PIRAMMA PARK

This public space promotes immigrant self-expression and cultural sharing, fostering self-actualization. A small amphitheater records storytelling for the library, encouraging open-minded perspectives. The ground floor hosts year-round pop-up food stalls, facilitating cultural exchange.

The design clusters the site for easy navigation and optimal sunlight, preventing prolonged darkness and prioritizing resident comfort. Smaller cracks allow in light, symbolizing hope, while housing structures are segregated by user groups with distinct levels and community centers for interaction.

The site is clustered for easy navigation and ample sunlight, ensuring a well-lit, inviting environment. Smaller cracks allow light, symbolizing hope. Housing structures cater to specific groups with distinct levels and community centers, optimizing functionality and spatial experience.

GIBA PARK COMMUNITY PRECINCT

KNOLL HOUSING PRECINCT

HELL HOLE HOUSING PRECINCT

GIBA PARK COMMUNITY PRECINCT

KNOLL HOUSING PRECINCT

HELL HOLE HOUSING PRECINCT

Green Wall Rebellion 03

Australia has lost 75% of its rainforest over two centuries, with the 2019-2020 bushfires causing the deaths of 1.25 billion animals and 100 billion insects. As of July 2019, over 1,900 Australian species faced extinction. The rise of high-rise buildings contributes to land degradation, endangering many species. Green walls encounter issues like dead patches from poor irrigation. The use of inappropriate materials inflates construction costs, resulting in buildings being 10-12°C warmer than the surroundings.

To address these challenges, we propose a three-dimensional living facade seamlessly integrated with existing structures. Constructed with circular and biodegradable materials, the innovative facade includes cells for specific symbiotic purposes, a self-sufficient irrigation channel, and a modular design for easy replacement. Beyond aesthetics, the facade actively contributes to water capture, providing habitats for biodiversity.

Location - Enmore

Studio - Advanced Building Envelopes

Year - 2023

Tutor - Clara Rodriquez

Group - Ayisha Salim, Lamiyea Rahman, Dane Jensen