My BSc Architectural Portfolio_Naina Manglik

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Part 1- Architectural Assistant

BSc Architectural Portfolio

CONTENTS ABOUT ME

Architecture has captured my heart and ignited a profound passion within me. Over the past three years, I have embarked on numerous design projects that have been instrumental in shaping my design thinking and fueling my enthusiasm for this field.

Each project has been an opportunity for me to delve into the intricate world of architectural design, where I have learned to merge creativity with practicality. From conceptualizing innovative spaces to meticulously refining the smallest details, I have witnessed the transformative power of architecture in creating meaningful environments.

As I reflect on these transformative endeavors, I am filled with an unwavering determination to contribute to the architectural landscape. I am driven to continue exploring new horizons, pushing the boundaries of design, and creating spaces that inspire, uplift, and enrich the lives of those who inhabit them.

email: manglikn@cardiff.ac.uk

Residential Project : Mayfair Avenue

This project was aimed at designing a three-level house that offers a mix of private and semiprivate spaces, along with a backyard or garden space for outdoor living and gatherings. The project aims to create a comfortable and modern living environment that provides ample space for the family to relax and socialize.

I utilized softwares such as SketchUp and Revit to construct a detailed model of the house. Subsequently, I employed Lumion to generate realistic renders, which were further enhanced through Photoshop to infuse them with vibrancy and vitality.

Vaibhav Architects, Dehradun, India.

Early moodboard of the informal living room in the house

Exploded 3-dimensional view of the house

Front Elevation of the House

My task in this project was to design a residential building (as highlighted in red above), a house for a family of four, which is located at the beginning of this big 6 acre of land, while making sure that an adequate amount of sunlight, circulation and movement in and around the building is freely allowed. The whole project would offer many other bigger residential villas and amenities like green parks and communal areas for the residents.

Site Plan, 1.1500 on A2

First foor

Second foor

Ynysybwl Community Project

Ynysybwl Vision (Charitable Org.), Wales

The project aims to transform an existing hut into a dynamic space that can be used for a range of engaging youth activities throughout the year. The focus is to create a welcoming and inclusive space that inspires creativity, fosters community engagement, and supports the well-being of local youth throughout the year. The transformed hut also features semi-open temporary structures that extend the activities beyond its confnes, providing a space for outdoor engagement during the summer and dry days.

I utilized SketchUp to develop the digital model for both the site and the hut, followed by employing Lumion to generate captivating 3D visualizations showcasing the redesigned hut.

The existing Hut on site

The Hut and the area outside after its transformation

Looking into the redesigned Hut

UREMCAA: Cultural Art Centre

Under-Represented Ethnic Minority Cultural Activist Artists

The aim of this project is to create a cultural art centre on site (54-Stokes Croft, Bristol), that can provide a physical space for its ethnic minorities to showcase and celebrate their cultural traditions and art. The goal of this centre is to serve as a catalyst for the Stokes Croftian cultural activism and a platform to raise awareness and educate other communities about the diverse heritage of UREMCAA.

The impactful murals and graffti found in Stokes Croft play a crucial role in inspiring thought and activism. By utilizing Photoshop and Procreate, I curated a collage featuring the diverse range of murals discovered during my site visits, highlighting their culturally rich and activist artistic expressions.

A site model, scaled at 1:500, was collaboratively created using hotwires for foam blocks, laser cutters for Mdf board and wood cutting machines for the building blocks under focus, in the physical workshop

A hand-drawn 3-D view of my site and its context

A Collage to show the Artistic Expression on site

The mural’ s colours and patterns are purposefully designed to celebrate the distinct heritage of each ethnicity, promoting a sense of pride and inclusivity within the neighborhood. This aligns with UREMCAA’ s vision and aims. Additionally, the exhibition space acts as a platform for it to highlight the work of underrepresented artists, offering them opportunities for recognition and empowering their communities. I used Lumion to create the realistic 3-d visualisations of the art centre.

Primary Facade of the cultural art centre where the mural represents the building as a work of art and its users

Artworks exhibited on the ground foor of the centre

Second foor - Collaborative Physical Art studio

First foor - Collaborative Digital Art Studio

Ground foor - Exhibition and Community events space

Basement - Immersive Exhibition space

Collaborative physical art studio (second foor)

Key perspective section (1.200) of the building, showing its four usable levels

Public: Surf School

The public surf school project aims to create an accessible surfng experience for disabled people, as well as providing communal facilities for the wider community. The project includes a range of features and facilities designed to meet the needs of both disabled and non-disabled visitors, with a focus on inclusivity and community engagement.

The rewilding concept of the public surfng school would offer a unique and immersive experience for visitors, immersing them in a forest-like environment while learning to surf. This approach would not only enhance the user experience but also promote the preservation of the natural beauty of the Gower.

Ground foor plan

A Physical model demonstrating the roof plan of the design proposal (handcrafted using grey cardboard and modelling grass)

Bathrooms and Shower area Restaurant

Conceptual idea for the design proposal

Iterative model for concept development

Tectonic Section of the Kitchen in the Community building, 1.20 on A2

1. Intensive Green roof Construction

Vegetation Layer, 100m Filter Layer, 0.5mm

Water Storage, 80mm

Drainage Layer, 10mm

Protective Layer, 10mm

Waterproofng Membrane, 10mm

Thermal Insulation, 150mm

Vapour Barrier, 10-20mm

Reinforced ashcrete roof slab, 400m

2. Wall Construction

Ashcrete masonry, 240mm Moisture Retention Layer

Thermal Insulation, 120mm Blockwork Internal Leaf Insulated Plasterboard on, 80-90mm Dabs with 3mm skim fnish

3. Wall Construction

Quary Stone/Ashcrete masonry, 160mm XPS Thermal Insulation, 120mm Vapour Retarder

Reinforced Ashcrete Lintel, 200mm Plaster, 20mm

4. Floor Construction Floor Finish

Ashcrete Slab Cast in-situ, 180mm

Rigid Insulation below slab, 150mm

Damp Proof Membrane

Concrete Blinding, 50mm

Well compacted Hardcore Ashcrete Footing

5. Window Construction

8mm Float+16mm Float cavity+2*4 mm

Lam. Safety Glass

Ug= 1.0 W/m2K in steel frame, Black lacquered

6. Edge Reinforcement- 0.6mm tin-coated Steel

7. Window Lintel

2mm tin-coated steel with steel fat anchor 40mm Mineral wool Thermal Insulation sealing strips

Section of the Community Building - to showcase the usage of its different spaces

Rural: Housing Project

This housing project is focused on promoting sustainability and community bonding through thoughtful spatial planning and the use of sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDs). These SUDs create ecology pockets that help to reduce the risk of fooding and improve biodiversity.

The houses, where the site is Langland Bay, in Swansea have been arranged in an amazing unit system, which promotes neighbourliness and helps strengthen community bonds.

A unit made of three individual houses, with the inhabitants using the open shared space to strengthen neighbourliness

View of the biggest ecology pocket on site

3-dimensional view of the entire masterplanned residential community

Masterplan, 1.500

LEGEND:

1. Bins and Recycling

2. Shared green interactive spaces for social gatherings and sports

3. Community Building

4. Ecology pockets for biodiversity on site

5. Community Garden for bigger community gatherings

6. Car Parking

Underlying timber support system

Microhome: Crested House

This project hopes to highlight the fact that bigger isn’t always better. With great design and innovative thinking, small-scale architecture could change how this and the next generation would view residential property.

The microhome project uses sustainable materials such as wood, reclaimed materials, and low VOC paint. The design maximizes the use of the limited space through creative storage solutions (like the underfoor storage on the ground foor), multifunctional furniture, and spacesaving features. The use of passive solar design, a green roof and energy-effcient appliances also helps to reduce energy consumption and minimize the carbon footprint of the microhome.

Ground foor plan

Mezzanine foor plan

Front view of the Microhome

Usage of the ground foor and the underfoor storage

Research Project: Urban Study

A Post-Occupancy Design Evaluation

This project focused on recording and documenting social, cultural and political processes involved in the design, management and use of urban public spaces which is an extremely valuable and a well informed subject for designing new or improving existing urban public spaces for people to use.

As part of the Fieldwork, I had to go on site, which is Cardiff Central and the area around it, and record the activities that I could observe the people doing there. This went on for four days while the rest of the project included in writing a survey report based on the observations from the feldwork.

Map produced to show the stationary activities on site, where the site is Cardiff Central and the area within one km around it

Rhino and Grasshopper

During my architectural studies, I eagerly explored the possibilities of digital design tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper. With these powerful software, I delved into the realm of curved geometry modeling, honing my skills in creating parametric designs that enable effcient customization and adaptability. Inspired by visionaries like Zaha Hadid, I ventured into futuristic design concepts, pushing the boundaries of form and exploring innovative approaches to architectural expression. This experience not only expanded my technical abilities but also fostered my passion for pushing the boundaries of design and creating unique, inspiring spaces.

Parametric Design Iterations made by me using the plug-in Grasshopper

Existing Building Rhino Model made by me - Arctic mode

Rhino Model made by me - Ghosted mode

Abu Dhabi Performing Arts Centre, Zaha Hadid Architects : 3-D Model made on Rhino by me