Undergraduate Architecture Portfolio

NEHA NIRANJAN | SELECTED WORKS | 2017 - 2021

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

Hello, I am Neha Niranjan, a fourth year student studying at Dayananda Sagar College of Architecture, Bangalore.

For me, architecture is more than just a physical form; it is about how a space communicates with its users and creates a memorable experience. The relationship between design and users makes for a special project.

I’m looking forward to new learning encounters and wish to develop personally and as an architect from the exposure and knowledge from the professional world.

Neha Niranjan Bachelor of Architecture

12.03.1999 neha.niranjan8@gmail.com 9480354069 Bangalore, India

EDUCATION

Dayananda Sagar College of Architecture

2017 - Present Day | B. Arch.

Deeksha Integrated PU College

2015 - 2017

Delhi Public School Bangalore South

2002 - 2015

WORKSHOPS

Tensile Workshop | DSCA | By Ar. Ryal Water and Indian Cities | By Ar. Sandhya ArchiCAD Workshop | By Ar. Dominic Harper The Art and Architecture Paradox Workshop | Zonasa 2019 Brick Architecture Workshop | By Mud Architects Sustainable Architecture Workshop | By Sami Meira Ahmedabad Study Tour

EXPERIENCE

National Service Scheme (Core Team) Huilmavu Lake Cleaning Committee Member Project with Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment

LANGUAGES

English |

PROFICIENCY Kannada | Hindi

INTERESTS

SKILL SET

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BDA COMPLEX REDESIGN

TRANSIT HUB DESIGN

CAMPUS DESIGN

INTER DES

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RIOR SIGN

PUBLIC PARK DESIGN

WORKING DRAWING

MISCELLANEOUS

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BDA COMPLEX REDESIGN The project brief was intended to redesign the Bhanashankari BDA complex to make it adaptable to the post pandemic world.

The basic area program remains same and only additions could be made to enhance its performance.

Location : Bangalore, India Project type: Pandemic Responsive Design Year: 2020

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introduction My approach to this design was emphasize on open spaces by reducing the footprint of the building and expanding it vertically. The block is split up into smaller parts and terraces have been added to help with social distancing. Some extra multifunctional spaces have also been added to enhance the performance of the complex.

existing block

splitting the block to provide more circulation and access points

creating a central open-to-sky exhibition space in the middle

Formulation of the area program was based on footfall of the site and current problems faced by the users of the BDA complex. Some new spaces have been added to the existing area program to enhance the performance of the space for all age groups.

form development

cutting these blocks further to provide circulation in between

moving the bottom wing to the right and top wing to the left

adding bridges and columns, and creating terraces on different levels

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contour map

close context

the complex has around 150 shops in the complex and earns up to 2lakh rupees per month.

40m * 97m cut-outs =16m * 16m total area=3800 square metres G+2 park = 24 *115* 28*115 = 2970 sq.m total built up = 2500 square metres no. of shops = 150 hence, area per shop = 16.6 sq.m per shop

site analysis road network map

land use map

virus hot spots

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site plan

floor plans

built up spaces

circulation space

landscaping

drive-thru shops

louver details Performative aspect added to the facade wall with air purifiers

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exploded axonometric diagram

Third Floor

• Government offices • Washrooms • Storage rooms

Second Floor • • • • •

Public terraces Bridges Government offices Washrooms Storage rooms

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Terrace waiting spaces Bridges Government offices Washrooms Storage rooms

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Shopping spaces Food stalls Drive-thru spaces Washrooms Open exhibition space Green seating spaces

Basement

• Parking lot for cars • Services room

rendered views

Seating space on the ground floor

View from second floor bridge

View of stair and terraces

Outdoor exhibition space 14

02 TRANSIT HUB DESIGN

The aim of this project was to built a space that acts as an exchange point between different modes of transport. The site was near the Baiyappanahalli metro station where there was an interchange of passengers between the metro, railway and buses.

The site was also supposed to contain facilities like a restaurant, MLCP and other basic amenities to give the users a comfortable experience.

Location : Bangalore, India Project type: Academic Year: 2019

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site analysis

The site in Baiyappanahalli has many modes of transport meeting at the site.

After a detailed analysis of the site, it is concluded that the area does not have any permanent bus stop, that is necessary based on the footfall.

site details

The site has a permanent bus stop for interstate and intra-state buses with parking space for 10 buses at a time. The site also acts as a connection between the railway, metro and bus stop. It also has spaces for leisure activities ti attract the crowd to use public transport.

The site has a gradual slope towards the south east

site context

Majority of the site has noise coming in due to the traffic on the streets

Prominent winds are from south west and north east

preliminary studies

Pedestrian pathways, Bus stops and rickshaw stands around the railway and metro station

Land use map

Railway and metro line placement

Road network of the area

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master plan

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1. Transit hub 2. Restaurant 3. Open air theatre

4. Flee market space 5. MLCP 6. Two wheeler Parking 7. Staff Amenities

site plan

The site has a two storeyed transit hub with a bus top that continues into a restaurant. There are multiple public activity spaces and landscaping on the site that attract people and help decongest the railway and metro stations

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floor plans

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Ticket counters Luggage room Coffee counter Grocery store Book store

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Security screening Capsule hotel Food stalls Lift lobby ATM Restaurant

7. Lift lobby 8. Security room 9. Staff Offices 10. ATMs 11. Washrooms

transit hub

first floor plan transit hub

exploded axonometric diagram

Space frame roof structure

Space frame roof

First floor first floor

Ground floor ground floor

Isometric view

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03 CAMPUS DESIGN

This was project was to design a Medical college campus on a site that is a part of an upcoming educational campus. Our brief was to design the first and second year blocks in detail and focus on the landscaping of the site as well.

A hospital block was placed on the site that acts as a teaching hospital. The program included academic blocks, student hostels, teachers housing and a plan for future expansion.

Location : Harohalli, Karnataka Project type: Academic Year: 2019

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Dept of Anatomy Dept of physiology and bio-physics Dept of Biochemistry Common academic facilities Administrative block Student plaza Dept of Pathology Dept of Microbiology Dept of Pharmacology Central library Auditorium UG sump Cafeteria Fire sump and pump Central OHT Electrical substation LT panel with Transformer

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Sewage treatment plant Organic converter Solid waste management Maintenance workshop Jogging/cycling track Staff housing Student hostels Football court Cricket ground Village green Future expansion Staff/auditorium parking Hospital parking Student parking College bus parking

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views

View of north west academic cluster

View of both clusters

View of student spillover space

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landscape design plans

Pedestrian pathway Plan

Vehicular Pathway plan

Jogging track plan

Landscape plaza plan

Pedestrian sect

Vehicular sect

Jogging sect

Landscap sect

landscape design sections

n pathway tion

species of trees

Neem tree

Amla tree

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Tamarind tree

Mast tree

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Light drab brown

Dark blue green

Ultra dark beaver gray

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INTERIOR DESIGN

Light rosewood

Ultra dark desert sand

Dark terra cotta

This is an interior design project for a restaurant by the side of a lake. The plan was provided and the brief was to choose a theme and design the interior, roof and entrance outdoor area.

Location : Hypothetical Site Project type: Academic Year: 2020 - 21

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introduction The Great Lake tribes were a group of people who lived by the lake, with their main occupation as fishing and agriculture. They wore colorful prints and lived in Thatch tents. I chose my theme to be a mix of the tribal culture with modern furniture to fit the present needs of the society.

exploded isometric diagram

Skylight glass roof Thatch roof

Second floor Semi open seating Informal floor seating Bar Washroom

First floor Seating space Balcony washroom

Ground floor Reception Seating space Kitchen Staff washroom

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sectional elevation

elevation

views

View of the entrance

View of terrace informal seating

View of indoor space on first floor 34

views

View of terrace bar

Skylight space

View of staircase wall

details

bar section

bar plan

railing section

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05 PUBLIC PARK DESIGN

This project was to improve the land use of a site beside the Hulimavu lake, and to provide it with functions that will benefit the people and the government officials of the area. The Hulimavu lake committee intends to remove the garbage collection on site and utilize the space as a leisure area for the surrounding residents.

The Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) have also volunteered to propose a beneficial land use for the spaces around the lake that are turning into dumping grounds for waste.

Location : Bangalore, India Project type: Live Project Client: Hulimavu Lake committee Year: 2021

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present issues on site

Garbage Accumulation

This is a project to improve the surrounding areas of the Hulimavu lake and make it a productive space for the residents and the environment.

I was given the task to design a park as per the requirements of the Hulimavu lake committee. I also get to interact with some architects from the firm ATREE, who came to help us find Eco-positive solutions for the spaces around the lake.

Eco-positive solutions proposed by ATREE for the area surrounding the lake : Empty road used for circulation

Option 1: Food Forest Using the concept of layering present in forest but will mostly have productive species of plants.

Option 2: Butterfly park Uses a mix of seasonal plant species to encourage year round pollination.

Badly maintained wild plants growth

Used as a parking space in the evenings

Dump-yard for waste construction material

site plan of park

Lake surrounding Site

Plan of entire Lake and surrounding

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WORKING DRAWINGS This is a collection of technical drawings from the 5th and 6th semester of my architectural education. A set of working drawings is prepared for a 3BHK residence on a site of 270 square meters. The site needed to have a parking, swimming pool and gazebo.

Location : Bangalore, India Project type: Academic Year: 2019 - 20

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working drawings

ground floor plan

section aa’

staircase drawings

first floor plan

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toilet working drawings

balcony drawings

door and window detail

skylight detail

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MISCELLANEOUS This is a collection of works from my architecture education and hobbies as well.

Year: 2018 - 21

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Third semester architectural design model

paintings

Seventh semester arc

model making

chitectural design model

artwork

Fourth semester architectural design model

ANDC 2020

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THANK YOU neha.niranjan8@gmail.com +91 9480354069 Bangalore, India