Malhar Ambekar - Portfolio

B.Arch, Council of Architecture (COA)

(Part 2 Equivalent)

Sir J. J. College of Architecture, Mumbai, India, 2015

MA Architecture & Urbanism

Manchester School of Architecture, Manchester, UK, 2023

Academic & Professional portfolio MALH AR

AM BEKAR

Researcher

Natural Materials Exhibition, 2023-2024

Manchester School of Architecture, UK

Employed as a researcher for the Natural Materials Exhibition at the Manchester School of Architecture, UK. The research entailed comprehending natural materials and the construction of buildings with minimal carbon emissions. The materials under scrutiny included timber, cork, hemp, lime, mycelium, and stone.

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MA Architecture & Urbanism

Manchester School of Architecture, UK

Macclesfield is mainly populated by the elderly. Additionally, it was clear and deemed necessary by the residents of Macclesfield to have a hotel that could cater to their needs. The hotel's location was carefully chosen, taking into account other group members' projects, which included cultural interventions. Moreover, the town's ample parking spaces were tackled through the design of a public plaza at Park Green, Macclesfield.

To read more on this project in detail-Urban Intervention; Studio Project: Hotel Design and Public Spaces in Macclesfield, UK

Hotel core block

Balcony voids

Base Mass block

The Hotel

Amphitheatre level

Restaurant/ Cafe

Entry (under the deck)

ACADEMIA

MA Architecture & Urbanism

Manchester School of Architecture, UK

The hotel's design aims to assert its style while adhering to the town's material palette. The plaza design is focused on fostering community engagement and aims to be unobtrusive yet adaptable. The seating arrangements are strategically patterned to facilitate this goal, employing a geometry that also enables flexible movement throughout the area.

To read more on this project in detail-Urban Intervention; Studio Project: Hotel Design and Public Spaces in Macclesfield, UK

ACADEMIA

MA Architecture & Urbanism

Manchester School of Architecture, UK

Settlements

Urban Development

Examining the urban development over time in Mumbai has provided insight into its subsequent expansion and urban sprawl. Recent revisions to the proposed development plan for the city have highlighted the importance of focusing on specific areas and the need for an integrated masterplan to accommodate the existing community and occupations.

Urban Development

Informal Settlement

Open Spaces

1970s

1990s 2010 2018

To read more on this project in detail- Integrated Masterplan Development: Formalizing the informal

ACADEMIA

MA Architecture & Urbanism

Manchester School of Architecture, UK

With the concept of an integrated masterplan in mind, the design aimed to designate zones for the two main occupations of the area, namely fishing and filming, to enhance the efficiency of space and infrastructure. Nevertheless, it envisioned integrating these activities into both built and unbuilt forms.

To read more on this project in detail- Integrated Masterplan Development: Formalizing the informal

ACADEMIA

MA Architecture & Urbanism

Manchester School of Architecture, UK

Malhar Ambekar

ACADEMIA

MA Architecture & Urbanism

Manchester School of Architecture, UK

Malhar Ambekar

WORK EXPERIENCE

MUNRO ACOUSTICS,

Work as an Architect and designer involved collaborating with different stakeholders on various projects and was particularly responsible to derive necessary relevant information and make informed technical design decisions. A great deal of learning and understanding of the practical knowledge of Revit and BIM360 interfaces along with the actual work-on-site.

IKEA, Noida, India

Meditation and Prayer Hall, Gujarat , India

Mumbai, India

WORK EXPERIENCE

MUNRO ACOUSTICS, Mumbai, India 2021- 2022

Lead Architect: Design International, London

Acoustics Consultants: Munro Acoustics

Work as an Architect at Munro Acoustics involved in assessing the BIM model on extracting information to produce relevant technical details towards working drawings.

Key elements of the working drawings:

- Evaluate the BIM and Revit models to pinpoint locations that may necessitate acoustic enhancements.

- Produce detailed acoustic specification drawings based on software calculations providing required reverberation times (RTs) and absorption coefficients tailored to the materials and dimensions of the rooms.

- These drawings specifically outline acoustic specifications for columns, walls, flooring, and ceilings, as depicted.

WORK EXPERIENCE

MUNRO ACOUSTICS, Mumbai, India

Served as a designer for corporate shooting spaces, catering to events such as product launches and director interviews. Colla borated with related departments within the filming industry for these projects. It provided a comprehensive opportunity to oversee HVAC, electrical, and FF disciplines, delivering two studios with similar requirements.

These projects taught valuable lessons in communication and col laboration with clients and other service providers.

Samsung Studio, Delhi, India

Samsung Studio, Delhi, India

WORK EXPERIENCE

MUNRO ACOUSTICS, Mumbai, India

2021- 2022

Worked as a designer for corporate filming locations, facilitating events like product launches and director interviews. Partnered with various departments within the film industry for these assignments. A holistic chance to manage HVAC, electrical, and FF aspects, resulting in the creation of two studios with similar needs.

These projects provided valuable insights into communication an d cooperation with clients and other service providers.

Subhash Studios, Mumbai, India

Subhash Studios, Mumbai, India

WORK EXPERIENCE

MUNRO ACOUSTICS, Mumbai, India

Lead Architect: Alcove Design Consultants

Acoustics Consultants: Munro Acoustics

Work as an Architect at Munro Acoustics involved in designing the studio space along with the technical details for good-for-construction details.

Key elements of the project workings:

-Design a layout for a multi-functional studio space by providing adequate spaces for filming and control rooms.

-Generate technical drawings as per the calculations on softwares that provided necessary RTs and absorption coefficients as per the materials and room sizes.

-Drawings particular involved head and foot detail for isolation partition walls, flooring and ceiling isolation details, wall treatment details.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2021- 2022

Details prepared on Revit for a better understanding of the req uried structural assemblies.

MUNRO ACOUSTICS, Mumbai, India

WORK EXPERIENCE

MUNRO ACOUSTICS, Mumbai, India

2021- 2022

Client: Viacom18

Acoustics Consultants: Munro Acoustics

Key elements of the project workings:

-Revit design of a meeting and conference room for a project in Mumbai with their electroacoustic arrangement.

-This provided a clear udnerstanding of the systems and their distribution in the required space.

WORK EXPERIENCE

MUNRO ACOUSTICS, Mumbai, India

These are details for a project showcasing the structural assem bly for the partition walls and a design intent for an interior of a studio space respectively. Sketches are a great of communicating the design to the client OR a structural assembly to the execution team on the site.

WORK EXPERIENCE

MUNRO ACOUSTICS, Mumbai, India

These are details for a project showcasing the structural assem bly for the partition walls and a design intent for an interior of a studio space respectively. Sketches are a great of communicating the design to the client OR a structural assembly to the execution team on the site.

WORK EXPERIENCE

MUNRO ACOUSTICS, Mumbai, India

Preliminary design process also involves visualising them in re alistic renders intending to generate design alternatives that are also technically justified.

WORK EXPERIENCE

MUNRO ACOUSTICS, Mumbai, India

Co-ordination on site influences a great deal in approaching the design. Carefully considerations towards technical aspects of services and essential elements of a space effectively shaped the design language.

WORK EXPERIENCE

MUNRO

ACOUSTICS, Mumbai, India

Realising the project from conceptualisation to actualisation b rings in tremendous amount of co-ordination between several nec essary stakeholders and consultants.

MUNRO

Malhar Ambekar

ACOUSTICS, Mumbai, India

Furniture designs for working consoles (Prepared on Revit)

MUNRO ACOUSTICS, Mumbai, India

Realising the furniture design in the actual environments provi ded a great deal of understanding the ergonomics with due consideration towards the technical required technical assemblies.

Worked on one of the largest PPP projects based in Montreal, Canada and Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, India. The work involved preparing and co-ordinating the executional designs and drawings across offices of the Cannon Design Intl., from all over the world.

It was a first exprience and explorations for me in the field of BIM and Revit co-ordination in 2015 and working in an internati onal setup.

TATA Medical Center, Kolkata, India

CHUM Hospital, Montreal, Canada

CANNON DESIGN INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD. (MUMBAI OFFICE)

2014

Lead Architect: Cannon Design Intl.

Worked on co-ordinating and preparing drawings accross Revit and BIM by means of softwares such as Codebook, Bluebeam. Incorporated comments from the client as well architect leads from the US and Shanghai offices.

To access a detailed version of the workflow, kindly access: Malhar Ambekar- Cannon Design

WORK EXPERIENCE

ND's Art World Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India

2017 - 2019

A temple complex was envisioned and designed as a replica of one in Maharashtra, India, taking into account the local climatic conditions and area requirements in New Jersey, USA. The temple is now operational and is recognised as a Western replica of a significant historic temple in India. Projects like this required an understanding of the town's existing fabric, temple architecture, and adapting them to a completely different enviro nmental and social context across the globe. Collaboration with architects in New Jersey ensured adherence to design guidelines and frameworks.

Initial experiences included projects such as the proposal for a knowledge park incorporating digital technology in Shirdi, Ma harashtra. These projects involved working with architecture and design while integrating technical architecture and digital design to create monumental structures.

‘Shirdi in America’- Temple complex in New Jersey, US

Digital Technology Knowledge Park, Maharashtra, India

WORK EXPERIENCE

EdEn (Educated Environment), Mumbai, India 2013 (3yd Yr. Arch. Voluntary Summer Internship)

To understand and implement the techniques of rain water harvesting, it was essential to have a strong justification for water storage, recycle, recharge etc. It was done methodically considering a few instances and as -

sumptions on the basis of the study done.

The selection of site was a mapping exercise of understanding the city on the basis of its structure and the wards which were then mapped as per land uses for site selection backed by a stastical justification. Further study on geology of the city also facilitated in identifying key areas for rainwater harvesting.

ACADEMIA

B.Arch (Bachelors of Architecture)

Sir J. J. College of Architecture, India

The main emphasis was on designing a space encompassing all the essential components needed for music. The aim was to create a venue with distinct areas dedicated to various aspects of music, from learning to music production, encompassing performance spaces as well. The objective was to unite these crucial elements in a single location and under one roof, ultimately establishing it as a 'Music City'.

Taking into account the rural environment, the aim was to create a building that harmonised with its natural surroundings and drew inspiration from local architecture. Zoning was primarily based on meeting specific needs, with features like the central courtyard drawn from rural contexts. Additionally, pergolas on the roof and offset structures were incorporated to enhance movement, light, and accessibility.

Music City, Mumbai, India

Administratvie Block at a rural coastal village

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B.Arch (Bachelors of Architecture)

Sir J. J. College of Architecture, India

The aim is to devise a layout that incorporates fragmentation w hile preserving direction, flow, and circulation. Additionally, the intention is to give the impression that the entire space is floating, akin to a boat or ship on the sea. Given that this is a temporary structure not permanently fixed to the ground, it implies a limited d uration of existence, soon to be dismantled. Therefore, the entire space is designed to rest upon grids of steel sections that run beneath the flooring of the exhibition area.

The site is situated within the university campus, bordered by a river on one side and roads on the remaining sides. Given the site's location and orientation in relation to cardinal directions, it was imperative to design with a focus on maximising natural light and ventilation. Therefore, the design was oriented to face the northwest, northeast, and north directions to allow for optimal exposure to northern light. This approach was also reflected in the orientation of the structures, aligning with their intended functions.

The design inspiration for the main structure, serving as stude nt accommodation, was derived from the cross-section of an open book. Further development of this concept resulted in clean, straight lines, which were strategically oriented to enhance ventilation and the circulation of light and air.

Architecture Biennale, Gateway of India, Mumbai

Hostel Design at Kalina Campus, Mumbai

CON TACT

DISSERTATION:

The Economic Implications of Urban Regeneration: The Gentrification of Madh Island, Mumbai

ART AND ARCHITECTURE

- Architecture | Imagination, Visualisation & Representation

- The World of Architecture & Films | Understanding Architecture's implications in Set-Design

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