Parth Solanki _M.arch_Summer Internship

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parth vinay solanki - M. Arch + Building Performance Concentration

selected works (2018 - 2024)

GANPATPURA

A Temple Complex for the Village of Koth

Concept - "The 7 Chakras"

Location - Koth, GuJarat, India

Style of Architecture - " Modern with Elements from Tradional Indian Architecture

The thesis is based on development by improving infrastructure and creating sustainable communities through a religious complex, dharma is a term that is frequently used incorrectly to refer to religion in reality, it refers to propriety or righteousness, dharma preaches righteousness rather than Just religion For Hindus or anybody who worships Hindu deities, a temple is a body, an abode of divinity It is a place created for worship, sacrifice and devotion to harmonize the living and the gods

HYDERABAD HOUSE

A

Private Residential home

Concept - “In-between spaces”

Location - Hyderabad,India.

Style - Contemporary.

Located in Hyderabad, this residential home includes unique elements like boulders which were present on site. These boulders were used as structural as well as architectural elements.

Collaborative Project - Architecture bRIO

Wooden Panels used for screening and shading

Dusky grey quartzite Black Metal

Corchia Marble White Travertine

Oak Wood Beige terrazzo

Isometric details of DGU Window Set

Isometric details of DGU Window Set

Plan of timber window frame

Working of the openable DGU window set

Copper roofing details

WAUKEGAN

A Mixed Use Commercial + Residential Building

Master's In Architecture - Semester 1 Graduate Studio

University of Illinois - Urbana Chamapaign

Professor- Kevin Hinders

Collaborator - GiovanniAlmanza

Concept - Operative Design

Location - Waukegan, Illinois, United States of America

Style of Architecture -Modern

The PrQJect redefines urban living through its innovative approach to operative design This mixed-use development seamlessly blends functionalitywith a sense of community, featuring strategically integrated terracesand common balconies thatencourage vibrant interactions The building's layout not only optimizes space utilization but also fosters a dynamic environment where residents and visitorscan connect, share experiences

Achievements

- Second positon in thedesign studio awarded a monetary prize of $6000 - Featured In the Chicago tribune - Lake county News- Sun

ANGANWADI

A rural education & healthcare centre for children and women.

Concept - “Home Away from Home”

Location - Chikhla Beach, Dahanu.

Style of Architecture - Vernacular.

Area - 2847.12 sqm.

The Dahanu Anganwadi Project is a transformative architectural endeavor situated in the rural landscape of Dahanu, Maharashtra. This innovative project focuses on establishing an Anganwadi, an educational and healthcare facilities for the local community. Employing a sensitive approach, the design incorporates psychological principles to foster a secure environment for both children and women.

Moreover, the project is committed to sustainable development by utilizing locally-sourced materials such as bricks, thatch, and bamboo, not only enhancing the structure's resilience but also generating employment opportunities within the community.

This holistic initiative represents a harmonious integration of design, community welfare, and sustainable construction practices

Contextual Analysis

Exploded

Axonometric

Details

of Thatch Roof & Bamboo Roof Effective use of courtyards to enable passive cooling with the use of perforations.

Thatch roof

Bamboo

Bamboo

Opaque sheet

Bamboo Bamboo with joinery

Bamboo with joinery

Bamboo vertical supports

Bamboo frame

Wooden battens

Wooden battens

Tongue and groove - joiniery

Wooden “Y” columns

Dowels

Outdoor seating

A 4 - Star Buisness hotel based in Navi Mumbai.

Concept - “Operative design”

Location - Navi Mumbai.

Style - Contemporary.

Area - 22,000 sqm.

A 4-star hotel project nestled in the vibrant cityscape of Navi Mumbai. Blending luxury with functionality, designed with the concept of operative design ensures a seamless fusion of aesthetics and efficiency.

Access to site

Footfall Landuse Wind Flow

Built-unbuilt Road Hierarchy

Effective use of courtyards to enable passive cooling with the use of perforations.

Concept - Operative Design

1.Creating a solid cuboid for massing.

2.Splitting the cuboid to divide functions

3. Adjusting levels for visibility to the context.

4.Experimenting different levels with the two solid masses

5.Further division of cuboid for different functions, according to user, use, footfall.

6.Creating 3 Skylights for natural light and ventilation.

7.Basic Zoning of the solid mass

8.Achieving a base form through operative design

Kitchens

Restaurants

Isometric view showing the Facade.

The Implementation of Breathable Facade to create a visual connection between the inside and the outside

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