CONTENTS
EDUCATIONAL DESIGN COMMERCIAL DESIGN SOCIAL URBAN DESIGN
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
LANDSCAPE DESIGN INTERIOR DESIGN
01 THE ACCRINGTON STONE INSTITUTE
“BEGINNING OF NEW AESTHETIC”
In the studio, we were asked to create ‘Accrington crafts + trade institute’ which will be used as a place to learn, make, build, and trade considering the global future post Covid-19. Accrington is a town in the Hyndburn Borough of Lancashire, England. Accrington is famed for manufacturing the world’s hardest and densest building bricks, “The Accrington Nori”. The site is located in town centre. It is the 1950s town hall extension surrounded by the Accrington town hall and market hall, respectively. The projects aims to form a connection between broadway and the market hall so that the grade-listed market hall can be directly accessed from the broadway (High street). The proposal is for designing a “Stone Restoration Institute” which has been decided after observing climatic effects on materials in and around the site.
Buildings demanding restoration
Buildings not demanding restoration
ConceptNorth-West Elevation and Section
A big piece of stone is placed on site. Removal of the central piece to directly connect market hall with broadway.
Then, the site is divided into three different parts, making it more accessible from all sides.
The stone in central pit is removed to make space for sculpture garden and give the buildings a breathing space.
Floor
KEY: 1. Co-working Space 2. Reception 3. Workshop 4. Shops 5. Admin Office 6. Gallery Space 7. Cafe Sitting 8. Service Space 9. Studio 10. Staff Room 11. Bridge 12. Town Hall Offices 13. Kitchen 14. Staircase 15. Lift 16. Toilets 17. Sculpture Garden 18. Delivery Way 19. Accrington Market Hall 20. Accrington Town Hall 21. Broadway (High Street) 22. Accrington Arndale 23. Blackburn Road 24. Bin Area First FloorGround Floor Scale - 1:100 on A1 0 5 10 15 Scale Bar 1:100
plans
Envelope
Second
Paraphet and Roof slab
Wall
Natural Stone - 150mm
Air Space - 40 mm
Insulated Sheathing Board - 80mm
Hempcrete Blocks - 100mm
First
Suspended Ceiling - 150mm
R.C.C Slab - 230 mm
Vapour Control layer - 6mm
Pir Insulation - 150mm
Timber Board - 11mm
EPDM - 1.5mm
Details of Proposed Envelope of the Making Building in 1:20 Ground Floor
Floor
Floor Roof 10620mm 7080mm 3540mm 0mm
Section
Corner
The model highlights the role of the cafe building as a gateway to the site.
Roof with EPDM finish
Concrete finish flooring
Scale - 1:50
Steel and glass Sandwich Panels
Market hall facade as context Extended roof with concrete finish: covering buffer zone
Plaster casted: Sandstone arched colonnade
Paver Finish on the passage
Strong MDF base as the ground layer
Atmosphere
Broadway (High street)
Accrington Town Hall
Cafe Building
Accrington Market Hall
Making Building
02 THE MATRIX TOWER “OPENING WINDOWS OF OPPORTUNITY”
The project was three weeks long in which we were supposed to do a technical study and design a commercial building. We were assigned an urban site and climatic condition. The approach I took was to create something with open plan space so that, it can be reused in future as well. The site is located in Bangalore, India. Bangalore has a ‘Tropical savana climate (Aw)’ with distinct wet and dry seasons. This is an ‘end site’ in a side street of a vibrant city area. The surrounding buildings are of similar height or higher, so the views are relatively short distance. It is however, opposite to a small park (to the west) which may offer more extended views to adjacent streets. The primary structure of building is made of steel and outer facade of brick. The highlight of the project is use of the ‘perforated brick system’ which act as gateway to control the amount of sunlight entering the building.
Sun Path Wind Flow Access Route Site
The western part of the site is free of any obstructions with a small park that leads to better views.
The southern part of the site is blocked by the building attached to the site. Therefore, the building will have no views on this side.
The northern part of the site is open and leads to a proper complete building facade with views and easy access.
The eastern part of the site consists of a building next to it but is divided by a road. Hence, the possibility of some views on the upper floor.
The Grid 3.75m 3.75m 3.75m 3.75m 3.75m 3.75m 3.75m 3.75m 3.75m 3.75m 3.75m 3.75m 3.75m 3.75m 3.75m EastNorthWest 5.00 m 5.00 m 7.00 m 5.00 m 7.00 m 7.00 m
Detailed Diagrams
Green roof and wall section with floor plans
Paraphet coping
Vegetation
25mm concrete block with 25mm sand bed
50mm drainage and storage element
Waterproof membrane
Air space
Perforated brick system
180mm metal deck with concrete filling
180mm rigid insulation
Perforated brick system (102.5mm)
Wall tie
Double glazed windows
Double layer Plasterboard (12.5mm)
Steel plate welded to tip of flanges
Air space (40mm)
Lightweight steel panels (130mm)
Metal deck with concrete filling (180mm)
Electrical and air extractor pipes
Suspended ceiling (820mm)
Sheathing board (18mm)
Mineral wool Insulation (100mm)
KEY:
1. Reception
Cafe
Kitchen
Lift
Staircase
Toilets
Service space
Meeting rooms
Workstations
Cabins
Waiting area
Roof sitting
The main grid is 7m*5m. But to accommodate core elements grid also changes.
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Atmosphere
03 URBAN ACUPUNCTURE
Nowadays, its very common that we forget our old parents and exclude them from everything. So, as an architect I decided to create a place where they actually have what they require - a young person (girl/boy) living with them, other people who will become their friends - to provide them a new kind of life. The design I proposed is easy to use without any hustle and place which will be a recreation zone. So, the site is divided into two differents parts - part A as Residential unit and part B as Day centre with a small park. In the residential unit, there are 4 flats on each floor with a size of 717.52 sq.ft. Each flat consists of two bedrooms, two toilets and a living space. While, the day centre is equipped with all necessary spaces like yoga room, sitting lounge, medical office and a small park. Both the designs are made by keeping in mind the sustainability factor and the occupiers health and requirements.
“LIVE AS YOU DESERVE IT”
Residential Block - Elevation
Day Centre - Elevation
WOODLAND STUDIOS
AN INVITATION TO ETERNAL COMFORT”
The house is located in a small sector of Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, India. The plot was already built as a completion. The client demanded to design over the property and create a rental house for students/ individuals. The limitations set by the client were to construct half of the plot and leave the other half for parking space and a front garden. The property is about 350sqm. The layout has been designed to match the day-to-day needs of a modern lifestyle. The house consists of studio apartments - which is made of a bedroom, kitchen and toilet. There are twelve rooms on three floor respectively (G+2), with a small garden in front. The elevation is designed in a manner to keep the first letter ‘S’ of the client’s initial name but in the opposite way. The paint colour selected for building has been inspired by the surrounding houses.
GROUND FLOOR D2 D3 D2 D3 D3 D3 W1 W1 W1 25000 14000 SERVANT ROOM 3000x3825 KITCHEN-1 1825x2770 BEDROOM-1 4165x5400 BEDROOM-2 3910x5400 BATHROOM-2 2005x1500 KITCHEN-3 3070x1500 LIVING AREA 3810x6665 GATE 17495 VARANDA 2100MM HIGH PARAPET WALL 1500MM HIGH PARAPET WALL 1500MM HIGH PARAPET WALL FRONT LAWN 7505 6550 7450 3000 10470 11530 BATHROOM-1 1975x2770 BATHROOM 1830x2990 D3 D3 KITCHEN-2 2005x1500 D3 D2 UP D2D2 W1 D3 D3 D2 BEDROOM-3 3200x2895 BATHROOM-3 3200x1370 W1 D1 A B C 3230 3320 7450 7505 17495 3000 3000 10470 11530 323010770 450 LAYER OF HOT BITUMEN 40 THK. BRICK TILE 100 THK. AVG. MUD LAID IN SLOPE 450 10770 GROUND FLOOR PLAN GROUND FLOOR AREA DIAGRAM FRONT LAWN REAR OPEN COURT
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Actual Site
VENETIA HEIGHTS
Oasis Venetia Heights is inspired from venice, one of the most beautiful places on earth. Venetia is an ideal home nestled right on 130mtr. wide road, not only premises herald the dawn of a majestic lifestyle but it also completely redefine your expectations from a home. Equipped with full modern amenities- podium based park, open gym,swimming pool,library and many more fulfills the necessties of a person. I got the opportunity to work on the podium based park - It’s a modern style in which there is no vehicular movement, keeping children and families safe. The approach I took was very simple with an aim to provide the families residing, a proper essence of nature. Though, the site was not big, so it was challenging to place all amenities on the given area but as a team we focussed to accommodate the best we could. The podium consists of a small amphitheatre, small garden patches, zig-zag walkway, half basketball court and open gym. In the evening, the bollards lights drives one to the different world.
05 OASIS
“MOST ADORABLE PLACE IN TOWN” 2BHK + 2T 2BHK + 2T (i) 2BHK + 2T + STUDY 3BHK + 2T TYPE II STUDIO TYPE 1 STUDIO
Actual Site
Oasis Grandstand - It is a place that accommodates your dreams perfectly. Sprawling contoured lawns, swaying trees, wide avenues will form your surrounding here. The premium apartments here boast of all the lifestyle features that makes your life satiating. As the tagline conveys grandness is about living a luxurious life. Another great project by Oasis group. I was priviliged to be associated with this project. It was not an easy task as I was told to design the entrance lift lobby for the project. The situation can be best described as ‘First impression is the last impression’. So, to leave that mark I decided to make something which is simple and aesthetic but premium. The lobby is combined for two towers - Ceasars (T3) and Detroit (T4). The colour theme I moved with was beige, brown and white. Most of the walls are kept white with an addition of wall decor to provide openess to the space. I used wooden rafters and pots to provide some grandness at entry foyers. Overall, this mixture of small elements together developed into something the client wished for.
06 OASIS GRANDSTAND “EVERYTHING IS GRAND HERE” Tile Pattern Floor Plan Lift 1 Lift 2 Lift 3Staircase Entry from stilt car park Sitting Lounge Reception Reception Sitting Lounge Entry foyer Entry foyer Lift 4 Open space ToiletToilet Post Room Detroit (T4) Ceasars (T3)
Actual Site
