P O R T F O L I O
architectural portfolio|smrithi parkkat
1. VISITOR CENTER,HILBRE ISLAND,
2. URBAN HOUSING,LIVERPOOL
3. THESIS DESIGN: EARTH INSTITUTE
PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS, STUDIO VERGE
1. RESTORATION AND DOCUMENTATION,MELUKOTE TEMPLE
2. OFFICE BUILDING, HYDERABAD, INDIA
3. RESIDENTIAL HOME, CHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM
The site is located on a small island of extraordinary natural beauty, between water and land, which brings its own challenges and opportunities to be considered. The islands can be accessed only during low tide and remain cut off from the mainland during high tides. Locating the exact position of the proposed building is part of the design brief requirements
Focusing on advanced design methods, generative/computational design techniques and biomorphism. And the exploration of analogue and digital form-finding techniques using nature as a design driver, incorporating the Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform Midjourney as a form-finding mechanism, switching to parametric design tools and CNC technology, in coherence with material-structural performance and the natural context
The site is located in the city center close to numerous high rise buildings and the iconic Liver building.
Form generation is guided by using advanced AI for producing abstarct imagery which is interpreted and transformed using parametric tools. The form of the building is also guided by climatic condition and daylight analysis.
The housing project will cater to a young and dynamic population of liverpool, it will have multifaceted requirements with mostly 1 and 2 bedroom flats with common communal areas.
form finding
floor plan (b)
floor plan (c)
FORM FINISH HEMPCRETE STRUCTURE WITH REINFORCEMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL BEAMS AND COLUMNS
section a
GLASS (for all windows were DF is max)
Materials play an important role, they breathe life into the structure and define the style of the building but can also cause severe negative impacts on the environment.
The need for education and to create a change of perception regarding earthen construction which is commonly looked as a rural/primitive or under-developed technology, especially in developing countries like India has lead to adoption of unscientific construction, abaondoning vernacular methods of constrcution causing poor performing buildings.
This project will explore the design of an Earth Institute that is dedicated to the advancement of Earth architecture and promotes the integration of of modern techniques and ideologies and thereby help transfer knowledge to fututre generations.
massing: form development
Modular mat building format
Non linear lines are created to disrupt modularity
Deconstructed sloping roof better for tropical climate
SECTION DETAIL
This project was done under Infosys foundation for the documentation and restoration of a 1000 year old Hindu Temple in Melukote, India.
I was invovlved in the whole documentation process, measuring, photographing and creating acurate drawings of the whole temple and also analyzing the current conditions of the temple complexes.
Finally, restoration strategies were also proposed within a collaborative team of people.
typ floor plan
stilt lvl plan
To design a typical economical office/commercial building in the city center of Hyderabad.
I was involved in doing climate analysis and proposing multiple iterations of facade design for shading so as to reduce cooling load, while also satisfying the client's budgetery requirements. I also prepared working drawings and details for the building while coordinating with multiple consultants
FRONT ELEVATION
Design of a dream home for a family in the picturesque countryside of Cheshire.
I was invovled with the initial stages of design and creating multiple iterations of plans and elevations to accomodate the desires of a tough client.
I also assited in creating Planning drawings.
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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