Kria Vaghji - Portfolio

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO KRIA VAGHJI DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT ARCHITECTURE (ARB/RIBA) PART 1

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THE SILENCE OF STILL WATERS

BUILDING STRUCTURE

Lateral stability is achieved through shear walls, transferring wind loads efficiently to the foundations. This system maintains structural stability while preserving the open plan.

A spiritual retreat museum at Newark Castle, designed to encourage disconnection from the digital world through light and spatial sequence. Visitors are guided on a reflective journey, where moments of stillness reconnect them with the presence of nature.

A timber structure and open-plan layout create a warm, light-filled environment that supports both contemplation and making.

EXTERIOR OF MY PROPOSAL AGAINST NEWARK CASTLE PRECEDENT

PRECEDENT Roof

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THE NEW TEMPLE COMPLEX A continuous timber colonnade organises the scheme, creating rhythm and guiding movement. It frames light and shadow throughout the building.

Travertine wall

Steel columns

Travertine Plinth

View in my proposal plan

The museum is organised on a simple structural grid, providing a clear and efficient framework for the building. This system supports the open plan while maintaining stability and coherence.

THE BARCELONA PAVILION Organised on a simple rectangular grid, the pavilion uses minimal walls and controlled geometry to create a fluid plan. The elevated form and floating roof establish continuity between interior and exterior.

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PLANS SHOWING MY SCHEME AGAINST THE CASTLE

VISUALS SHOWING KEY SPACES The museum is positioned on the Newark Castle site, occupying the footprint of a former structure to maintain continuity with its historical context. Building within this existing trace minimises disruption and anchors the proposal within the established fabric of the site.

An outdoor art therapy workshop integrated with the surrounding exhibition, designed to support collaborative creative practice.

Supporting spaces include a yoga studio, water room, and nature room, set within a calm environment defined by natural materials.

Spaces allow visitors to create, display, and sell work, contributing to local economic activity.

THE NEW TEMPLE COMPLEX The temple complex is organised along a clear processional route, guiding visitors from entrance to a central space. Spaces transition from public to more private, contemplative zones. A central axis anchors the layout, with courtyards and colonnades introducing light and moments of reflection.

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THE NEW TEMPLE COMPLEX A continuous colonnade forms the primary circulation route of the temple complex, connecting the key spaces through a sheltered walkway.

The plan is organised as a sequence of spaces, guiding visitors through the museum in a gradual progression. Each space unfolds into the next, creating a rhythm of movement and pause. The journey culminates at the gatehouse, which acts as a focal point and final point of arrival.

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MUSEUM ELEVATION PROPORTIONS OF THE EXISTING CASTLE WALL The castle façade is organised around a sense of symmetry, with the central portion and gatehouse sharing a similar width, creating a balanced composition along the wall. The central element carries the primary visual weight.

SECTION THROUGH MY BUILDING In section, the building sits alongside the existing castle wall, establishing a direct spatial and visual relationship.

The wall acts as a defining edge while maintaining a clear distinction between old and new.

Changes in level create moments of compression and release, shaping the spatial sequence.

MUSEUM SECTION CONTRASTING MATERIAL The timber elevation contrasts with the existing castle wall, introducing warmth, tactility, and a lower carbon material.

While the masonry conveys permanence and weight, timber brings lightness and a more fluid spatial experience.

Openings align with the existing wall, framing views and drawing in light.

This approach connects to the site’s history while establishing a clear dialogue between heritage and contemporary intervention.

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Ground Floor Plan

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RUDIN HOUSE PERSPECTIVE SECTION

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INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES CW2

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A Revit model of Rudin House was developed to produce coordinated plans, sections, and elevations.

Floor levels and wall constructions were correctly set before modelling to maintain accuracy. The building was modelled using a structured, layered approach to organise elements clearly and understand their relationships.

This enabled accurate drawings, which were then arranged on sheets as plans, sections, and elevations in a clear and consistent layout.

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RHINO The exploded axonometric was developed in Rhino using a layered modelling approach to organise geometry, enabling elements to be isolated and edited during modelling and extrusion. It was then refined in Adobe Illustrator through adjustments to line weights and composition to improve clarity and visual hierarchy.

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PRECEDENT

HYBRID HOUSING

STEPPED GARDEN

FLEXIBLE SPACE A flexible workspace supporting individual and shared use. The programme includes a gym, art studio, café, and semi-private work pods.

Timber finishes create a calm setting, while shared spaces encourage interaction. Focused work areas are combined with communal amenities to support wellbeing and creativity within the Ilkeston community.

A hybrid housing scheme guided by “regular irregularity”, where a modular system introduces variation within a consistent framework. Open spaces and internal terraces connect levels across the block, supporting shared living. Shared spaces extend outward to reinforce spatial hierarchy, while permeability and natural light create continuity throughout.

WINTER GARDEN UNIT ACCESS

TORGHALLEN JAJA ARCHITECTS Vertical void allows for a consistent and continuous connection to the outside and the spaces below, creating permeability throughout.

This reinforces spatial unity and brings light and openness into the building.

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ART GALLERY STUDIO SPACE

View in my Hyrbid Housing plan

MAGIC BREEZE GARDEN The stepped garden follows the natural slope, creating layered spaces for pause and movement.

This sequencing frames views and reinforces a clear progression through the landscape.

CAFE/ KITCHEN STUDY AREA SHOP GYM PLANT ROOM

The stepped garden encourages community activity while addressing flood management. Its terraced levels create spaces for gathering and interaction, while slowing and absorbing rainwater to reduce runoff and mitigate flood risk.

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PARAMETRIC PAVILION

HYBRID HOUSING SECTION The façade maximises daylight and frames views into the courtyard.

Proportioned windows and doors create a balance of consistency and variation.

A modular composition and contrasting materials introduce depth while maintaining coherence.

A parametric pavilion developed in Grasshopper through iterative control of geometry. Adjustable parameters generate a responsive structure that evolves through variation and refinement.

PAVILION VIEW

HYBRID HOUSING ELEVATION

A mixed-use scheme supporting diverse needs and community life.

Located near the railway station, it is well connected and accessible.

Shared courtyards and flexible meeting spaces support interaction and collaboration.

Parametric design explored in Grasshopper through iterative testing and refinement.

The geometry was simplified to establish a clear base model.

Adjustable parameters generated a responsive system, allowing the design to evolve dynamically.

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