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Nysha Porwal

About

Hello,

My name is Nysha Porwal

I'm an architecture student at Northeastern University. I am greatly inspired by geometry and nature. The following is a collection of projects that reflect my passion and admiration for architecture and design. I hope to contribute the same passion to your firm.

Thank you, and enjoy.

nyshaporwal@gmail.com

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Boston Public Library Unity Housing

Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts Community Markets

Urban Rehabilitation

Boston, Massachusetts

Other Work

Boston Public Library, Chinatown

Boston, Massachusetts

The project's goal was to analyze Boston, chinatown's history and incorporate it into a library for the public. The area being used by college students and locals, it was important to consider both groups of people while designing. The library connects indoors and outdoors blending it into its environments.

Site Analysis

Boylston Building

Tufts Medical Centre

Chinatown Gate Rose Kennedy Greenway

Shubert Theatre

2nd Floor Plan

3rd Floor Plan

Program Overview

Exploded Axonometric

1. Massing

2.Open Spaces 3. Circulation 4. Program

View from outdoor seating on 2nd floor

View from courtyard on ground level looking towards cafe and seating area

Unity Housing

Boston, Massachusetts

A mass housing project, designed for Northeastern Univerty graduate students and local families, this project dreates a community space next to Fenway. These walk-ups provide low rent housing options amidst a city wide rent crisis while also providing modern and comfortable living options.

View of entrance on north site

View

Plans

Nysha Porwal

Prototype: Urban Walk-up Housing

Instructor: Wonwoo Park Spring 2023

2nd Floor Plan

Site Plan

3rd Floor Plan

4th Floor Plan

Unit Arrangement

North site spatial arrangements, with communal spaces cater more towards graduate students while the south site caters to familes.It contains bigger apartments and a semi-private open space.

3. Unit Stairwell Corridor Community Space

Community Markets, Chinatown

Boston, Massachusetts

The Greenway Park next to Boston sees a number of leasuirely activities. The empty site parallel the Greenway is to be used as a market for local vendors. Fostering a sense of community for Chinatown the design makes sure its accessible for all people and flexible in its program.

Site Analysis

Area for demographic Road Networks

Green space is very prominent next to the site, a site function with commercial purpose would attract park

Boston being a windy city, and the site neighbouring an open space requires a tree canopy to mitigate strong winds and shaded areas that can be used in snow and rain.

1. Program

Canopy of trees protects against strong north-west winds.

2. Geometry

The Geometry of the roof allows water to collect at low points and drain through the pillars. The teselation in the roof creates compressed and open areas inside the market giving a dynamic and vibrant feel such as that of a farmers market.

3. Arrangement

4. Circulation

Paths taken by stall vendors and market goers.

Tree Canopy

Market Stalls

Seating

Bathroom

View from stall View

View from Seating

Urban Rehabilitation

Project in progress

Boston, Massachusetts

Sitting between four diverse and unique neighborhoods, the site offers great potential to be a vibrant, connective environment. The initial analysis gives useful context about the surrounding land and its uses.

Site Analysis

1. Land Ownership

10 Min Walkshed

Majority of land is owned by private corporations and the City of Boston. Smaller, resedential land is owned by individuals. The site is in crossroads between Institutions and families which are seperated by Malcom X Boulevard.