Design Portfolio - Maitri Joy Uka

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Maitri Joy Uka Architecture and Design

maitriuka@gmail.com +91 9167016700

CV

Maitri Joy Uka Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Born: 2nd July 1995

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Education

. Master in Advanced Ecological Buildings and Biocities (MAEBB) Institute of Advanced Architecture Catalonia (IAAC) Barcelona, Spain - Sept 2019 - Sept 2020 . Bachelors of Architecture (B.Arch) Rachana Sansad’s Academy of Architecture (Unaided) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India - Jun 2013 - Apr 2018 . HSC and SSC (Higher Secondary and Secondary School) National Public School, Koramangala Bangalore, Karnataka, India - Mar 2013, Mar 2011

Work Experience

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. Part-Time Job at Scaled Robotics Barcelona, Spain - Dec 2020 - Present

. AutoCaD Advanced

. Junior Architect at Studio for Environment and Architecture Mumbai, Maharashtra, India - Nov 2018 - July 2019

. Rhinoceros Advanced

. Internship at Studio for Environment and Architecture (SE-ARCH) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India - Nov 2016 - May 2017

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. SkecthUp Advanced . Grasshopper Intermediate

Extra Curricular Participations

. Adobe Suite Advanced

. ’Tropical Architecture’ Summer School, Sekolah Tinggi Desain (12 ECTS Credits Earned) Denpasar, Bali - Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

. Lumion Intermediate

. BambooU - Green Village, Bamboo 1 - Day Construction Course Denpasar, Bali - Aug 2018

. MS Office Intermediate

. Documentation of Jubbal Village and Study of the ‘Kath-Kuni’ Construction Technique Jubbal, Himachal Pradesh - 2014

. Earth Institute - Brick Arch Making Workshop Auroville, Pondicherry - 2014

. Agisoft Basic

*If required, quick and efficient at learning new softwares

. Bamboo Construction Workshop Alibaug, Maharashtra - 2013

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Competitions And Achievements

. Public Space Design, HUDCO Trophy, NASA (Special Mention) Oct 2015 - Jan 2016 . Academic Award for Excellence in Design (2nd Rank) Jul 2015 - Aug 2015 . Affordable Housing for All, HUDCO Trophy, NASA (1st Citation) Oct 2014 - Jan 2015 . Housing for EWS and LIG, HUDCO Trophy, NASA (Participation) Nov 2013 - Jan 2014

Proficiency

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Languages . English - Native Full Professional Proficiency . Gujarati - Native Full Professional Proficiency . Hindi Full Professional Proficiency . Marathi Elementary Proficiency . German Limited Working Proficiency

Maitri Joy Uka // Curriculum Vitae

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Design Portfolio // Index

Index

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The Voxel // Quarantine Cabin

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Fluid Boundary // A Forest Cabin

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EduHub // Education Centre and Market

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The Fold Step // Folding Staircase

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The Tree Scape // Forest Playground

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The Stilt // A Leaning Shelf

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Mumbadevi Revival // Redevelopment Project

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Urban School // Neighbourhood Institute

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JDES Academy // School in Yavatmal

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Chia Kutir // Makaibari Tea Estate

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The Voxel

Quarantine Cabin MAEBB 2019 - 2020

Brief: A tiny, self sufficient Quarantine Cabin Location: Valldaura Labs, Cerdanyola de Valles Team: Students of MAEBB 2019 - 2020 Area: 16 m 2

The Voxel is the final project designed and built as a collaboration by the students of the MAEBB program. The idea and concept of the cabin is inspired by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

It is designed to be a self sufficient, safe haven that allows individuals to isolate themselves from the rest of the world without being dependent on any external forces. It allows its occupants the ability to sustain and survive independently.

My key leadership roles in the project were one, to oversee and manage the Cross Laminated Timber production and two, to completely design and fabricate the skin of the Voxel.

The Quarantine Cabin overlooking our house in Valldaura 2

The Voxel // Quarantine Cabin Local Material Sourcing And Tracing For The Voxel

The entire cabin has the wood of the forest of Valldaura left exposed, which has been fully traced from its place of origin. This allows one to know with precision from which tree and location any part of the structure comes from.

Section through the Quarantine Cabin 3

Maitri Joy Uka // Design Portfolio View of the cabin from the entrance

Level 1 Plan 1. Entrance 2. Ladder 3. Shower 4. Metabolics 5. Sitting Area 6. Storage

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The Voxel // Quarantine Cabin View of the outdoor shower

Level 2 Plan 1. Entrance 2. Ladder 3. Shower 4. Sitting Area 5. Roof Boxes

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Roof

Floor

West Face

North Face

East Face

South Face

Individual CLT Panels Designed And Coded For Every Face Of The Voxel

Different CLT Panel Joineries Used 6

The Voxel // Quarantine Cabin Exploded Spatial Configuration and CLT Assembly

View of the entrance to the cabin 7

Testing Different Options

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Before implementing the final design for the skin we tested multiple prototypes.

We experimented with different cuts of wood, different arrangements, even a wood gabion among others. Finally, we agreed that a skin with offcuts of varying lengths (due to the angle) would be most sustainable and economical.

This would require nothing more than our otherwise wood scraps.

North

Initial Prototype Options For The Skin

West

South

Facade Before Parameterisation

Facade Parameterised Using Grasshopper Based On The Chosen Curves 8

East

As every single frame is unique, we decided to use a CNC to mill our frames which would save us a lot of time as well as to create our design with great precision. For each individual frame a separate g-code was created to obtain the desired groove pattern.

Arranging The Offcuts After Milling The Frames On The CNC

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The Voxel // Quarantine Cabin

The Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Cuts

CLT Structure 60mm Cork Insulation 30mm Burnt Pine Wood OffCuts Frame With CNC Cut Paramatrised Grooves Extruded Pixel Frame

Detail Of The Skin

Burning Of The Skin Frames Inspired By The Japanese Yakisugi Technique 9

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North

West

South

The Role Of The Skin As A Protecting Layer

To protect the structural CLT from any weathering, it was essential to design an efficient screen. The screen additionally conceals the services and utilities.

The faรงade is made of cork and the off-cuts of the raw wood boards, maintaining their natural irregular shaped edge. They were burned using a method inspired by the Japanese Yakisugi technique which improves material durability and provides weather and insect resistance. The skin was further coated with a layer of linseed oil for extra protection.

Parametric Skin Arrangement on North Facade 10

East

The Voxel // Quarantine Cabin Exploded Facade Of The Voxel

Social Impact

Our prototype, The Voxel, powerfully promotes the Circular Bioeconomy and the expansion of wood construction in Catalonia.

IAAC, the Institute d’Arquitectura Avançada de Catalunya works with multiple other entities in the country to promote the development of a CLT plant in Catalonia to promote wooden construction to combat climate change, using local resources and supporting the sustainable management of the forests of Catalonia.

Sunset view of the Quarantine Cabin 11

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Fluid Boundary

The Forest Cabin MAEBB 2019 - 2020

Brief: A self sufficient forest cabin Team: Camila Fajardo, Camille Garnier, Giada Mirizzi, Maitri Joy Uka Area: 16 m 2

The Fluid Boundary was a concept and design proposed by us for our tiny cabin. We wanted to promote the idea of blurring the lines between the outside and the inside.

As the cabin is tight in space we wanted to extend the experience to the outdoors. We wanted to integrate nature and daylight into the space as these are the factors that have a positive effect on our mental state.

The concept used for this cabin was further integrated into the quarantine cabin that we eventually built as our final project.

Sunset view of the Quarantine Cabin 12

Fluid Boundary // The Forest Cabin

Design Evolution

Natural Materials and Textures

Materials like wood and stonework stimulate the senses, which help to energize the occupants and reduce stress levels. Textures engage the sense of touch, while materiality and colors appeal to emotions.

Creating Recuperative Spaces

Allocated zones within the house to change up the experience for individuals.

Creating the circulation of the house to incite movement. Keeping occupants active is important for physical health and to decrease anxiety.

Designing for Flexibility

Outside

Light Materiality

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By creating areas that can be changed, the occupant has a higher interaction with the space and creates greater mental engagement.

Cabin Plan Following A Spiral

Inside

Dense Materiality

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dividing the spaces based on interaction with nature

following the spiral profile

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creating storage between floors

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playing with levels in order to allow the nature below

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creating a singular spiral envelope

Massing Development

The plan follows the golden ratio which is also how the functions are divided. To create a hierarchy of spaces in an already small cabin we decided to play with levels. This also allowed us to create hidden storage.

The envelope changes in density and drapes around the structure like a single spiral. The purpose of raising the cabin is to allow nature to take its course without being an obstruction. This idea is synonymous to how a tree grows its foliage at a safe distance from the ground allowing the entire ecosystem to coexist.

Dynamic Form And Space Transformation 14

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allowing the flow of animals

Fluid Boundary // The Forest Cabin Passive Design Implementation

Nature as Pleasure

Environmental factors always influence our mental health. Nature and daylight are both examples of factors that can have positive effects.

Sunlight, especially provides vitamin D which improves our mood by promoting production of serotonin, thus reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Access to daylight also helps maintain circadian rhythms which helps in hormonal balances, alertness and cognitive performance.

Sustainable Energy Production 15

Water Management

Food Production

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65 mm CLT panel

Cladding

Metal Bracket

Facade supports

CLT floor to floor connection

Wood facade

Insulation

Metalic bracket

Structural Beam

Structural Column

Fluid Boundary // The Forest Cabin

Insulation

0.35 x 0. 35 M Concrete foundation

0.5 M Underground concrete footing

End Wall Section

Column Detail Later Used In The Quarantine Cabin

The proposal for this foundation detail is an unconventional one. Owing to its efficient yet experimental nature,we carried forward a similar idea for our final quarantine cabin prototype. It features entire raw trunks as columns inset in poured earth concrete foundation footings.

90 mm x 90 mm Beams

90 mm x 90 mm Column

Nails

beam to beam joint

Steel Anchors

Individual Concrete Footing

Structure To Foundation Detail 17

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Edu Hub

Education Centre and Market MAEBB 2019 - 2020

Brief: Education Facility and Marketplace Team: Dania Aburouss, Maitri Joy Uka Area: 7000 m 2 Date: Nov 2019 - Mar 2020

The project at hand is an educational facility and market place targeted at people of different age groups and interests. It brings in an influx of people to engage in market activities as well as to exchange knowledge in various fields.

The design follows a system that utilizes simple rules of geometry to optimize material use and provide sufficient support; It is one that celebrates the natural tendencies of materials. The multifunctional system is more than a mere skeleton.

While following a pattern, it responds to continuous inputs and adapts to future changes.

Overview of the Edu-Hub 18

Edu Hub // Education Centre and Market

Conceptual Model

Solar Angles summer and winter equinox angles

Rotation of Units rotation of a module according to solar angles

Joining of Units combining units to create larger spaces

Rigid Truss

Tension Compression

Rigid connecting supports for tension and compression

Combination of rigid truss members and tensile cables

Densification at Base

Optimisation of Structure

Larger members at base to act as a counter-weight

Reduction of structure in locations with less load 19

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Conceptual Model To Test The Efficiency of the Proposed Structural System

The structure of the Edu Hub is of an efficient, light-weight, truss-like form that would support itself by neutralizing the multiple forces of tension and compression.

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Multiplicity of Scale

Flexibility in Proportions

Intersections in the structure creates a variety of spaces with different scales

Proportions of spaces can be adjusted according to varying spacial needs

Multiple Densities

Intersections

The density of the structure decreases where there is less load

New spaces are created at intersection points of different structures

From Concept To Design

Edu Hub // Education Centre and Market

A system that utilizes simple rules of geometry to optimize material use and provide sufficient support; It is one that celebrates the natural tendencies of materials and channels imperfection for better performance.

It is a multi-functional system that is more than a mere skeleton. It follows a pattern, but responds to continuous input and adapts to future changes. It is timeless, efficient, and pure. That, to us, is an ecosystemic structure.

The program which follows to fill the spaces, is simple. It divides the arms based on spaces for Expression, Creation, Children and Public use. This allows for a more regulated circulation.

This, however, does not mean that the functions do not overlap. There are multiple connections that act as Areas of Exchange to create a harmonious and unified structure.

Expression [music, art, dance,...] studios

Children

auditoriums

play areas

classrooms

gardens

exhibitions

tinker space quiet space

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Areas Of Exchange

Creation

[science, culinary arts, innovation,...]

Public administration

kitchen

library

labs

multipurpose hall

classrooms

offices

co-working spaces

Programmatic Zoning Of The Edu Hub 21

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Level 1 Plan

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Level 2 Plan

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Level 3 Plan

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Level 4 Plan

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Edu Hub // Education Centre and Market

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Summer Radiation Barcelona_Esp_1999 21 Jun 1:00 - 21 Sep 24:00

KWh/m 2 238.08 214.27 190.46 166.65 142.85 119.04 95.23 71.42 47.62 23.81 0.00

Winter Radiation Barcelona_Esp_1999 21 Dec 1:00 - 21 Mar 24:00

During Summer, the south-oriented windows are open for ventilation and solar energy generation. The second facade is adjusted in multiple ways to allow for ventilation and to maintain privacy for the activity happening inside. North-oriented windows are also open. During this season, the plants in the hydroponic system are fully grown for further sun shading.

KWh/m 2 233.48 210.13 186.79 163.44 140.09 116.74 93.39 70.04 46.70 0.00 23.35

During winter all three facades are closed to create a greenhouse effect in the circulation space for heat generation. The deciduous plants in the hydroponic system allow for sunlight to pass through to heat up the interior space.

Section Through Facade In Winter

Skylight Planting beds

Planting beds

Thermal cork insulation GLU-LAM Wooden structure

Cross Laminated Timber Hydrolic window

Cross Laminated Timber

GLU-LAM Wooden structure

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Hydroponics Movable partitions [double glazing]

Hydraulic windows with photovoltaic glass [single glazing]

Edu Hub // Education Centre and Market

View of a creative studio

View of the circulation corridor

Section Through Facade In Winter

Skylight Planting beds

Planting beds

Thermal cork insulation GLU-LAM Wooden structure

Cross Laminated Timber Hydrolic window

Cross Laminated Timber

Hydroponics Movable partitions [double glazing]

Hydraulic windows with photovoltaic glass [single glazing]

GLU-LAM Wooden structure

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North West Skin

Main Structure

Inner Skin

Circulation Core

Planters

Exterior Skin

Break-Up Of A Complete Module

Roof Planter And Kinetic Facade

The interior facade was analyzed during the summer and winter months for radiation, and according to the findings, the distribution of the ceramic planters for the hydroponic system was made more dense to prevent overheating during summer.

soil reservoir with aggregate water proofing layer cork insulation clt panel

Water from the toilet washbasins leading into small

reservoirs

that

irrigate the hydroponic system Facade planters

Facade Detail 26

Edu Hub // Education Centre and Market

Internal circulation and connecting pathways through site

Market place along connecting pathways

Overview of the Edu-Hub 27

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The Fold Step

Folding Staircase MAEBB 2019 - 2020

Brief: A functional CNC fabrication prototype Team: Alexander Hadley, Maitri Joy Uka

The purpose of the module was to master the use of the advanced fabrication tools available to us in the FabLab. We had to engineer and fabricate a 1:1 scale model of our designs.

We took inspiration from the concept of the folding stairs by the German company ‘Klapster’.

The design of the stair started out as a completely polygonal shape comprising of square edges. As we moved deeper into the development, the design evolved to adapt to the strengths as well as limitations of the fabrication tool being used. The foldable staircase would be cut from a single sheet of wood and produce as little waste material as possible.

Fully functional final 1:1 scale prototype 28

In this design option, each step is individually fabricated creating an option of a puzzle connection. This allows custom assembly and disassembly as per the height requirement of the flight.

The Fold Step // Folding Staircase

We began with 1:5 scale prototypes to test different design strategies.

1:5 Scale Test Model

CNC mill cutting through the stringer

Design Efficiency:

Stringer

The final model featured a completely curved shape, which reduced the cut time in the CNC Mill.

This also gave the product a look that could only have come from a robotically controlled cutting process.

Stringer

Our cut file was nested as much as possible, which the design helped with. We also added horizontal supports to help transfer the loads off of the joints and onto the stringers.

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Step

Step

Step

Step

Supports Pieces Made Using The CNC Mill 29

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Complete Design Details: Material: 21mm Plywood Board (1.8m x 1.2m) 8mm Wooden Dowels (025m long) Process: Design Development - 2 weeks (Rhino) CNC Milling - 1 hour (CNC Smartcurve) Hinge Drilling - 2 hours (Hand Drill) Assembly - 10 mins Details: 0.9m total height 5 Steps, 2 stringers Tread depth - 260mm Riser height - 180mm

Joint Detail

Steps followed for production: • Stringer and steps are cut out from a single piece of 21mm plywood • Holes for the hinge dowel are drilled by hand using a 250mm long and 8mm dia. drill bit • All the pieces are laid out and the wooden dowels are inserted one at a time to complete the assembly until the entire unit is rigid 30

The Staircase Folded

The Staircase Unfolded 31

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The Tree Scape

Forest Playground MEABB 2019 - 2020

Project: Forest Playground Location: Collserola Park, Cerdanyola de Valles, Spain Team: Students of MAEBB 2019 - 2020 Area: 80m 2

The Barcelona municipality supported the design and construction of this natural playground in the Collserola Natural Park developed

by MAEBB students with professional guidelines from the Russian Architectural Bureau, Chekharda.

The Colserolla Park includes many underdeveloped and underutilised public spaces which offer beautiful sceneries. Valldaura Labs drew on this opportunity for professional collaboration and student experiential learning to host a design-build project, focused on natural compositions of fully traceable tree structures in the form of a childrens’ playground. It is now being widely used by people of all ages be it hikers or bikers and not just children.

The forest playground in Cerdanyola del Vallès 32

3D Photogrammetry

The process began with taking images of the tree from 360° and feeding it into a software that generates a point cloud.

This then allowed us to derive an editable 3D mesh model which helped us visualise the complex forms with ease.

All Individual Trees 3D Scanned And Modeled

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H3

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H5

LH 1

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The Tree Scape // Forest Playground

We used the software Agisoft Metashape as a tool to document and model the trees.

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LH 2

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VV 22 VV1

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LH L H2 2

H 22 H

HH 1111

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LH11 LH

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Digital Model The digital model especially helps with the precise construction of this design which is of extreme organic nature.

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14mm Threaded Rod 50mm x 30mm Steel Tube

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Washer Split Washer 20mm Hex Nut

Trunk To Trunk Connection

The Construction

The construction of The Tree Scape involved many technical difficulties. The various processes included careful identification, mapping and extraction of the trees from the forest as well as meeting all the safety standards and regulations written for the linear geometry playgrounds.

To respond to these challenges, digital tools, 3D modeling software and advanced tracing techniques were used in the development process of the project. A great attention to detail for the joineries was also required.

14mm Threaded Rod Washer Eye Bolt

Split Washer

Net Fastener

20mm Hex Nut

Climbing Net

Trunk To Net Connection 34

Section Of Main Vertical Trunks

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The Tree Scape // Forest Playground

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Varying Processes Involved In The Construction Of The Tree Scape

Rocks For Foundations

Using existing rocks on site is a more sustainable choice than using concrete for the foundation. It is less invasive to the surrounding environment.

Detail Showing The Foundation For The Dragon Head 36

Material traceability and ecologically conscious decision-making was a fundamental aspect of the project. It included deliberate and conscientious use of natural resources, celebration of connection to unaltered natural tree structures, as well as creative solutions for ecologically conscious construction.

As part of the pedagogical objectives, the project also emphasised how such natural playgrounds reconnect urban citizens to nature in a controlled way and create an island of spontaneity in modern urban jungles thus stimulating creativity, interaction and growth.

The Tree Scape // Forest Playground

Significance Of The Tree Scape

The project also introduces a delicate approach to playful architecture which appeals to the senses and imagination of all ages. Regular wood, stones and ropes are turned into magnificent large scale artistic objects which can become architectural landmarks.

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The Stilt

A Leaning Shelf MAEBB 2019 - 2020

Brief: To make a piece of furniture from refuse wood Location: Valldaura, Barcelona, Spain Team: Dania Aburouss, Sena KocaoÄ&#x;lu, Maitri Joy Uka

The stilt is the outcome of our first project of the masters. We were asked to produce any piece of furniture for ourselves that we would use for our entire year in our rooms.

My roommate, Sena and I agreed that we require more storage shelves and we wanted to make something that would really stand out.

The purpose of this exercise was to get used to and well acquaint ourselves with the basic carpentry tools available in our lab.

The scrap material used 38

The finished product

The Stilt // A Leaning Shelf The Different Ways The Stilt Can Be Used

Complete Design Details: Material: 1 long wooden post for side supports 1 flat wooden board for the shelves 1 branch for the circular rail Process: Cutting All Pieces To Size: 10mins Sanding - 30mins Marking: 10mins Drilling - 1hr (Hand Drill) Assembly Of The Stilt- 10 mins

The Parts Being Measured And Prepared 39

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The Hidden Joint

We chose wooden dowels to create the hidden connection between the shelves and the two side supports.

In case of incorrect drilling of the holes for the dowels, the parts of the stilt wouldn’t align.

Hence, to avoid this, we needed to precisely mark out the points for drilling. We used a very simple template made with paper to achieve this.

Details Of The Hidden Joint 40

The Stilt // A Leaning Shelf Custom Designed For My Room In Valldaura

As our room was not very big we had only this one wall on which we could lean our stilt.

The wall had a lot of functional utilities like switches and plug points. To ensure that the stilt wouldn’t become an obstruction in the space, we had to carefully custom dimension it.

The Stilt 41

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Mumbadevi Revival

Redevelopment Project B.Arch 2013 - 2018

Brief: To revive the lost charm of Mumbadevi Location: Kalbadevi, Mumbai, India Date: Nov 2017 - Apr 2018 Project Type: Individual Thesis

Mumbadevi Temple from which the area gets its name, is also the origin of the name of city “Mumbai”. The temple holds a very deep significance for the long legacy of the inhabitants of Mumbai.

To revive the area’s lost charm, cluster redevelopment and reorganisation of space has been suggested. The design has been carried out keeping in mind the principles derived from the study of human cognitive psychology.

The solution propsed is To re-imagine and redesign the current physical environment of Mumbadevi in a manner to induce positive cognitions in the residing population.

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The Concept - Human Cognitive Psychology as a Driving Factor for the Design Mumbadevi Revival // Redevelopment Project

The idea is to redefine the in-between spaces, where mental stress and strain is high, with an approach that is governed

by Cognitive Architecture.

Piyau

Current Plan

Mumbadevi Temple Mumbadevi Park

Redundant Ground

N Proposed Mumbadevi Site Plan

Section Through The Ground Overlooking Mumbadevi Temple 43

What is the concern?

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Cognitive Barriers

Rising mental stresses and strains in the urban population Growing up in a city increases the risk for depression and anxiety

Desired Outcome

Number of Steps to Take

Why is it occurring?

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Increasing percentage of humanity spends almost all its time inhabiting environments that are conceived and constructed by hands that aren’t their own Human receptivity and reaction is not kept in mind while designing for them

Desired Outcome

Perceived Length of Each Step

How can it be solved?

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Using design to stimulate positive cognitions Creating and harnessing the potential of existing respites

Desired Outcome

Perceived Difficulty of Each Step

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Mumbadevi Temple

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Curved Edges and flowing shapes appeal more as compared to sharp and rigid ones

Nature since we are biophilic creatures. Nature induces a sense of happiness

Live Faรงades act as social magnets as compared to dead faรงades

Textures and Colours excite and activate our senses unlike bland surfaces

Active Corners attract more activity socialisation instead of dead ends

Symmetry is desired as we have evolved to have an innate tendency towards it

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Design Features to Induce Positive Cognitions

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Tile Screeding Detail to conceal outdoor air unit of AC Plain Cement Concrete 2mm Kota Stone on steel Section Steel deck sheet riveted into the I-Section Primary beam (ISMB400) Secondary beam (ISMB200) RCC Lintel (ISMB200)

End Wall Detail

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Mumbadevi Revival // Redevelopment Project Exploded Axonomteric View

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

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Retaining the Existing Trees in Mumbadevi Park

Articulation of the Design Reminiscence, Integration, Orientation and Comfort have been aimed for in the design through the design ideas and interventions mentioned in the table below

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Reminiscence

• Using materials from existing structures • Using existing familiar forms and shapes

• Dormitory Layouts - a reinterpretation of the chawl system • Double height spaces as they used to be

Integration

Ground

• Multiple functions combined into one uniform structure

• All functions are and systematically integrated • Internal spaces not fragmented

Orientation

Interior

• All spaces within the limits of the field of interaction • Pathways in direct view

• Simple to navigate • Clear long corridors allowing full visual connect

• Clear visual axes all across • All pathways retained and visually highlighted

Comfort

Exterior

• Simple form • Clear hierarchy of spaces • Design adopting from the old

• 1 Clear entrance for ground and garden each • Connecting pathways created

• All existing vegetation on site retained thus not causing a sense of unease

• Reintroduction of the Talao (water body) • Highlighting the temple by creating a complex

• Integrating the park and redundant plot into a single complex

Mumbadevi Revival // Redevelopment Project

Half Monitor Roof Facing the East to Ensure Better Lighting and Ventilation

“Living among millions of strangers is a very unnatural state of affairs for a human being. One of the jobs of a city is to accommodate that problem. How do you build a society where people treat each other kindly in that kind of setting? That is more likely to happen when people feel good. If you feel positive you’re more likely to speak to a stranger.”

- Collin Ellard

Proper planning of the in-between spaces plays an important role in creating interactive public spaces. It frames open spaces making them focal points or junctions of various social activities.

Mumbadevi Temple before 1960s

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Urban School

Neighbourhood Institute B.Arch 2013 - 2018

Brief: To create a neighbourhood school that not only caters to children but the entire community Location: Sanpada, Navi Mumbai, India Date: Jul 2017 - Oct 2017 Project Type: Individual

The locality of Sanpada has a rapidly growing residential population. In order to accommodate the growing number of children, a junior as well as senior school is needed for their education.

The school can double as a learning centre for adults in the evenings as well. This facility is intended for those people in the neighbourhood who wish to complete their education and cannot attend regular school.

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Increasing Views onto Nature Reduces heart rate and stress levels and boosts productivity.

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Increasing Natural Light Creates an energising environment, which helps to increase a student’s concentration, learning speed and performance levels.

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Ensuring Natural Cross Ventilation Allows internal temperatures and humidity to be regulated. This ensures healthy and comfortable learning conditions.

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Indoor Plants and Living Walls Create visual interest and can also improve air quality and oxygen levels, boosting the concentration levels of staff and students.

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Use of Natural Materials Materials like wood and stonework stimulate the senses, which help to energise the occupants and reduce stress levels.

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Creating Recuperative Spaces “Safe” zones within the building for students and staff to retreat to, enhance productivity.

Urban School // Neighbourhood Institute

Design Principles

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Classrooms facing North aligned latitudinally to increase surface area contact of the class to the sun.

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Classrooms facing South aligned longitudinally to reduce surface area contact of the class to the sun.

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S Deep Rooms on the South Facing Side

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Wide Rooms on the North Facing Side

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Ground Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

Third Floor Plan 52

Urban School // Neighbourhood Institute

South Facade Elevation

South Facade Development

The facade has been recessed to reduce the amount of harsh sunlight entering from the South, in to the classrooms.

To make it more effective, a perforated installation is added to the facade. This feature adds to the aesthetics of the structure as well.

One way to ventilate a building that is hotter on the inside than outside is to use the Stack Effect.

Having courtyards (especially to the South and the West of the site) allows to create relief spaces. They also facilitate proper air circulation throughout the spaces.

Stack Effect Demonstrated Through The Section 53

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Urban School // Neighbourhood Institute North Elevation

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JDES Academy

School in Yavatmal SE-ARCH 2018 - 2019

Brief: To design a climatically responsive school that facilitates a comfortable study environment Location: Yavatmal, Maharashtra, India Date: Nov 2016 - May 2017 Project Type: Professional

The client brief asked for a school and hostel complex to be completed in two phases, with the school block being a part of the first phase.

Yavatmal being the project location seemed challenging as the temperatures can touch a maximum of 45°C. To tackle this problem a unique solution of adding a weather wall was implemented.

Onwards from the concept phase, I got the opportunity to help with the entire design of the school block, especially the brick weather wall. I also assisted with the bill of quantities and the technical construction drawings.

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The Concept - Adopting Passive Principles Led By Simplicity In Design

Rather than adopting modern day technologies from other parts of the world, assistance can be taken from former systems of our own land which has played a major role in shaping and developing our opulent culture.

In architectural design, our heritage has always taught us to be green and reduce the ecological energy footprint. There is a spiritual as well as scientific reasoning behind all our traditional practices.

The School Complex is spread over a contoured plot sloping downwards from the North to the South of the site. It includes separate hostels for girls and boys.

Site Plan

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Schematic Sections Representing The Design

The structure has been placed along the natural site contour so as to minimize cut and fill.

Fenestration in weather wall will draw in air due to tunnel effect.

The multiple courtyards in the campus will allow hot air to rise, resulting in constant air circulation.

North light is ambient light which is not harsh hence the building is staggered to maximise facing the North to draw in maximum light.

The ground floor is developed as a stilt to maintain visual connectivity between any two points on site. This not only allows clear circulation and easy mind mapping of the space but also enforces security.

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View of the school from the central courtyard

View of the school from the sports field

Working Drawings

Authors: Samyak Doshi, Maitri Uka

Authors: Juili Kachole, Maitri Uka

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Weather Wall as a Heat Buffer

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The layer of exterior walls which encompasses the entire school acts as a weather screen for the building.

The perforated screen in the form of brick jalis or louvers will curtain off the sun’s direct radiation yet allow breeze to penetrate through. This would help to cut down the intensity of heat and maintain natural ventilation, which results in creating dynamic internal ambient conditions.

Building Materials Used

The building materials used form an integral part of the design. The selected site as well as the nature of the surroundings, determine the building type, and choice of building material.

It is not just the structural importance and constructional behaviour, but also the visual of certain materials that form the essence of the built environment. Use of exposed concrete & earth blocks made of site soil attains the harmony between built form and arid surroundings.

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Jali Casting Shadow and Directing Wind Flow

2.1 m Clearance - for Jali

Brick Screen Wall Elevation

Weather Wall Detail

Three hole extruded bricks have been chosen for the construction of the weather wall.

When the bricks are laid in a bed of mortar, the mortar squeezes into the holes which, when dried, locks the bricks into place.

When the entire wall is built, the individual bricks are part of a wall system where a single brick cannot move without putting tension on the surrounding bricks.

This gives the entire structure great strength.

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Chia Kutir

Makaibari Tea Estate SE-ARCH 2016 - 2017

Brief: A resort in the lap of a tea estate Location: Makaibari, Darjeeling, India Date: Nov 2016 - May 2017 Project Type: Professional Renders by: Mayabious Art

The Taj Chia Kutir resort is a sybaritic resort located right in the middle of the permacultural, Makaibari Tea Estate founded in 1859 in Kurseong.

The intent of the resort is to complement the surrounding environment of natural sceneries in a rustic and simple manner.

My key role in the project was to help with the interior layout planning and designing of the various different spaces. The drawings and models worked on by me allowed me to guide the team to produce the following showcased renders.

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The estate sustains the local tea farming communities and their regenerative practices, thereby integrating the garden and home concept which impacts less on the environment.

The choice of materials, colour and texture is conceptually driven by the use of shades, textures, color tones of tea.

it also incorporates elements of bamboo, timber and stones distilling the essence of Makaibari into contemporary architecture.

Viewing Gallery

Reception

Entrance Lobby

Spa

Banquet Hall

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Outdoor seating in reception

The plan is symmetric with a rather open furniture layout make the space feel light, as though it is floating over the clouds.

With all the dark wood furniture and finishes, the reception has a warm interior, perfect to complement the outdoors.

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With all the dark wood furniture and finishes in contrast to the soft light fabrics, the reception exudes a feeling of openness with a sense of the much needed warmth.

Additionally, the wooden truss roof is the highlight of the space which beautifully frames the view of the tea estate that it overlooks. It is a view that is visible from the moment you enter the entrance lobby.

Chia Kutir // Makaibari Tea Estate

The colour palette picked for the reception is one of both warm and dark tones to create a seamless transition between the interiors and exteriors.

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Paint

Window

Window

Wall 1

Paint

Window

Wall 2

Window

Paint

Viewing Gallery

Console

Wall 3

Paint

Mirror Door

Wardrobe

Wash Basin

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Glass

Glass Door

Water Closet

Chia Kutir // Makaibari Tea Estate Estate Room Plan

The interiors of the estate room are inspired by the dark tones of a warm cup of tea. This adds to the warmth and coziness of the room.

The decor and accents are also very subtle to keep the focus on the pristine view from the estate room balcony.

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