CEPT Capmus, Ahmedabad. OCTOPUS | Decoded, Designed and executed wind sculpture - Monsoon 2018
SKILLSETS
SOFTWARES
• CAD Drafting | Autodesk Autocad
Personal Profile
Interior designer with a 5 year degree in bachelor’s of Interior design. Professional experience in Client briefing, Concept derivation, design development, 3D modelling, project presentation and visualisation. Proficient in architectural graphics, designing and executing small scale furniture projects, Hands on making in wood and metal workshop. Interested in Landscape design, Architectural history and furniture design.
2023 - 2025 | Master’s of Architecture
Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, USA
2017 - 2023 | Bachelor of Interior design
CEPT University Ahmedabad, India
MAY 2024 - DECEMBER 2024 | REED ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS
Architect Summer + Fall Co-Op Intern Sapulpa, OK, USA
AUGUST 2024 - PRESENT | ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Teaching Assistant | Chicago, IL, USA
JANUARY 2023 - AUGUST 2023 | NEHA CONSULTANCY
Junior Interior Designer | Amreli, India
JULY 2021 - DECEMBER 2021 | STUDIO BLACKSMITH
Design Intern | Ahmedabad, India
FREELANCE WORK | GRAPHIC DESIGN
Architectural Graphics | Blacksheep farm, India
• 3D Modelling | BIM Revit Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, Sketchup
• Analysis | Climate studio, QGis
• Rendering | Vray, Lumion
• Adobe Suite | Photoshop, Ilustrator, Indesign, After effects, Premier Pro
• VR | Lumion, 3D Vista
• Microsoft Office | Word, Power point, Excel
HANDS ON MAKING
• Wood Workshop
• Metal Workshop
• Resin ArtWork
• Macrame and Thread weaving
• Model Making ( Paper, Cardboards, MDF, Contrete casting, Plastics)
• Sketching and Inking.
SELECTED WORKS
THE LION LODGE
Location: Ambardi, Amreli, India
Type: Jungle Resort
Completion Year: 2024
Service: Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape, Civil works
Firm: Neha Consultancy
Gir Roar Resort spans 128,500 square feet of land adjacent to the Ambardi Safari Park, a popular tourist destination known for housing Asiatic lions. The site poses unique challenges due to its location within a wildlife reserve, prompting a contextsensitive design approach. The goal is to integrate the resort seamlessly into the forest environment, using a neutral color palette that allows it to blend in without disturbing the wildlife. The material choices draw inspiration from the traditional architecture of Saurashtra, Gujarat, incorporating stone, wood, thatch, and native plants for a minimalist aestAhetic. The resort’s design aims to offer an eco-living experience reminiscent of the ‘Nesda’ tribal villages of Saurashtra. It features twelve premium cottages, eight luxury cottages, a spa, gym, restaurant, café-bar, and event spaces, all set within a naturally flowing landscape.
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
The initial concept for landscape is to contrast the built form. The two rows of twelve cottages were creating a rigid straight geometry. The organic form of the mound created at the center It is contrasting. Various activities are defined in the center as well as a a free flowing organic pathway is created. The mound also divides the circulation in two narrow pathways.
This landscape design features a modern water feature inspired by the local wildlife, with sculptural deer figures reflecting the deer commonly found around the site. The main feature—a cascading waterfall framed by a modern structure—serves as both a visual and auditory focal point. At night, strategic lighting illuminates the water as it flows, creating a soothing ambiance and highlighting the dynamic movement of the water. The soft lighting around the feature also casts dramatic shadows, further enhancing the tranquil yet striking atmosphere of the space.
Surrounding the water feature, carefully curated landscape elements, including lush greenery and geometric planters, contribute to the sense of balance and harmony. Pathways are subtly illuminated with accent lighting, guiding visitors while preserving the serene mood of the outdoor environment.
The restaurant interiors blend natural and contemporary elements, with a focus on creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The dining area features woven wicker light fixtures that lend an artisanal touch, complementing the natural wood accents in the space. Large windows allow ample natural light, fostering a seamless connection between the indoor dining experience and the lush outdoor surroundings. The combination of soft lighting and warm tones creates a cozy and intimate setting for diners.
The choice of furniture, including sleek wooden chairs and tables with minimalist design, adds to the space’s modern appeal while maintaining comfort. Sculptural accents, such as decorative animal figures, and greenery are carefully placed to enhance the ambiance, creating a harmonious blend of nature and contemporary design. This thoughtful integration of materials and textures results in a dining space that feels both elegant and relaxed, ideal for a casual yet refined dining experience.
This luxury villa suite combines modern design with natural materials to create a serene and comfortable retreat. The interior features clean lines and a warm, neutral palette, with wood playing a prominent role in the vaulted ceilings, furniture, and accents. Large windows allow natural light to flood the bedroom, while the bathroom showcases a sleek, minimalist aesthetic with frameless glass and soft lighting that enhances the space’s tranquility.
The private outdoor area offers guests a personal oasis, complete with cozy wicker seating, a small lawn, and a plunge pool for ultimate relaxation. The textured walls and accent lighting add character to the space, creating an inviting atmosphere for day and evening lounging. This villa suite is a perfect blend of privacy, luxury, and modern design, providing a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.
This luxury cottage combines modern design with natural elements, creating a serene and intimate atmosphere. The spacious bedroom features large glass doors that open onto a private patio, blending indoor and outdoor living. The vaulted wooden ceiling adds warmth and texture, while a neutral color palette and carefully selected furnishings, including lounge chairs and a sleek side table, enhance the room’s relaxing ambiance.
The bathroom offers a refined experience, with a frameless glass shower and high-end fixtures that complement the minimalist design. One of the standout features is the open shower area, which allows guests to enjoy an outdoor bathing experience in a secluded, nature-inspired setting. The space is seamlessly connected to the private outdoor seating area, creating a tranquil retreat where natural elements and luxury come together. The integration of the open shower with lush greenery enhances the feeling of relaxation and immersion in nature.
ADITYA MANSINGH INN
Location: Somnath
Type: Commercial Hotel
Completion Year: 2021
Service: Interior Design
Firm: Neha Consultancy
This restaurant interior seamlessly blends modern design with a welcoming warmth. Sleek wooden furniture, including high-backed chairs and well-spaced tables, enhances both style and comfort. Pendant lights, paired with integrated ceiling light strips, provide a soft, ambient glow that complements the clean, white ceiling. The natural wood paneling and subtle textures on the walls further contribute to a cohesive, inviting atmosphere that feels both modern and relaxing.
The spacious layout promotes easy movement while still maintaining a sense of intimacy for diners. Thoughtful details like folded napkins and small floral arrangements on each table add an elegant, refined touch, enhancing the overall dining experience. The balance of modern lighting, earthy tones, and clean, minimal lines creates a space that feels upscale yet comfortable, perfect for diners seeking a refined but relaxed environment.
This suite presents a harmonious blend of indoor and outdoor living, with a seamless transition between the bedroom and the spacious balcony. The glass wall allows natural light to flood the room, while offering sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. The balcony, fitted with sleek, modern furniture and a suspended chair, creates a perfect spot for relaxation. Inside, the bedroom features a cozy four-poster bed with soft, sheer curtains, adding elegance and privacy.
The warm wooden tones of the ceiling and furniture are complemented by a plush, patterned carpet, bringing a sense of luxury to the space. The room’s design emphasizes both comfort and style, with modern lighting and thoughtfully placed decor that enhance the ambiance. The balance of natural light, open space, and rich textures creates a serene and luxurious retreat.
This room features a minimalist, modern design with clean lines and neutral tones, creating a serene and spacious atmosphere. The sleek platform bed, accented with warm wood and soft linens, is complemented by a colorful piece of wall art that adds a subtle touch of vibrancy. Pendant lights provide soft, ambient lighting, enhancing the room’s relaxing feel. Sliding glass doors open to a private balcony, inviting natural light and offering stunning views. The marble floors and minimalist furniture, including a modern coffee table, maintain a streamlined, luxurious look, blending comfort with elegance.
This room design emphasizes modern elegance with a minimalist approach. The centerpiece is a low platform bed, accented with warm wood tones and plush golden bedding that adds a touch of luxury. Clean lines and subtle textures on the walls, complemented by soft pendant lighting, create a calming and sophisticated ambiance. The use of neutral colors with warm accents maintains a balanced and serene atmosphere, while the large window, dressed in soft curtains, ensures privacy while adding to the overall warmth of the room. Functional elements such as a streamlined desk, mounted TV, and seating area further enhance the room’s practical and aesthetic appeal.
BLURRING BOUNDARIES
CONTEXTUALISING INTERIOR SPACE MAKING
The studio Project explores the interface between interior architecture and its ‘context’ in design. The program brief given was to redesign a tea bunglow at samabeong tea estate in kalimpong district,north bengal. The project aims on blurring boundaries between interior and exterior spaces such that the context is felt in the interior spaces also. Given site condition has breathtaking landscapes of tea gardens and pine forest. Which opened the opportunity to take the built form in the forest and open up the form to let the context inside the space. The choice of materials made is minimal in its raw form.
Open tunnel driving to silence and its volume makes me feel grounded.The verticality in bamboo allows the natural light to pass through it which seems linear lines to me, the thin and fragile grass lets me see the wind flowing through it. The tea gardens covers the land and gets merged with the ground. The Silence felt at day had clouds touching my face and cool breeze flowing through the space. Clouds covered many of the trees and soon the whole space was inside it. Whereas Silence felt at night has stillness in cold and lights in the town almost feels like stars tucked on the mountain hill. The starry sky can be felt with silhouettes of pines in the foreground.
The first impression of the site context was the changing topography from dense pine forest leading to mountains covered in tea plantation through a narrow tunnel of bamboo and fine grass.
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
The Phenomena of Crown shyness in trees which lets the light penetrate through is taken as an inspirtation from the site context..
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Formation of green spaces on the basis of concept derivation. Central axis lobby connects the courtyards. Functional spaces are formed around the courtyards and lobby.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Initial expression of concept to incorporate vegetation of the context in the built form. A central axis is extablished from the pine forest towards the edge of the site. Functional spaces are placed around this axis and small pockets of green space are created between each space.
The Concept sketch is imagined to be a villa amidst nature where the built form the background
nature is the foreground.
The concept isnpiration is taken from the phenomena of clouds hiding the pine forest in day and the moonlight lets the sillhouette visible in the night.
Zoning Iteration
The first Court on the right of the reception is tropical court to hide the washroom door with dense leafy plants.
Flower court on the axis of entrance gives welcoming ambience.
The cherry blossom court at the end of the lobyy is to compliment the context.
The Bamboo court between the living area and bon fire maintains privacy.
The glass roof above the bath tub alows view of the dense pine forest.
The Fixed window in the room makes the room and bathroom connection and make the space percieved wider.
SANGAM
REVIVE & REUSE: HOSPITALITY SPACES
Sangam is imagined to be a hospitality project functioning as an event hotel. The site is an old colonial building located in the dense urban landscape of ahmedabad. Considering the old structure, all the event spaces are designed independent of the old building. A new extension is added in the front part of the old building complementing elements like arches and the roof. The old and the new has a connecting bridge on the first and the second floors. The Interior spaces are created vibrant with more use of shiny elements like brass and copper. The marble flooring makes the space look more spacious and lit. Whereas the dark colors in the furniture makes a balance and neutralize the spaces. Here one can experience glam and bright spaces as well as relaxing and soothing spaces.
The semi-transparent arches are a direct projection of the arches in facade. The choice of material was to not overpower but to compliment the existing
Spring 2021 | Location: Walled city, Ahmedabad | Type: Academic | Instructor: Dexter pereira
Outdoor Restaurant seating
facade.
Location:
The Building is located on swami vivekanand road in walled city of ahmedabad.Orientation is such that the building faces the south.
Transport:
Nearest BRTS bus stop is near jamalpur cross road near fg church.One can reach to western Ahmedabad through Ellisbridge. The Road on the east of the building takes to manek chowk.
Tourist Interest
Tourist Interest
1.Jami Mosque
2. Rani no hajiro
1.Jami Mosque no
3.Sidi Saiyad jaali
3.Sidi Saiyad jaali
4. Manek chowk
4. Manek chowk
5. Teen Darwaja
5. Teen Darwaja
6. Bhadra Fort
6. Bhadra Fort
7. Heritage house
7. Heritage house
8. Victoria garden
8. Victoria garden
Space Making Elements
There are two Structural grids in the building, so the juxtaposition of arches is formed. The building is purforated from three sides. The front and the rear entrance are on a single axis. The arches on the verandah has a different grid than the openings of the interiors. There is a jack arch flooring system used in the building.
Composition of Arches Arches in Verandah
Rear Verandah at first floor
Different entries and exits are planned for Restaurant, Reception, Banquet and back of the house. North part of the building functions as back of the house department while the South part of the property functions as Event halls. Pool and restaurant are on the north west entry with reception and front desk on the eastern side.
The Event hall connects with the old building at the first floor. The rooms have a coomon lounge in the lobby. Spa and salon at the first floor is near to the event hall for easy acess.
RUA BALACAO, a journey to sunset TRAVELLER’S HOME
• Recognition
Rua Balacao which suggest street with balconies is imagined to be a Traveller’s village. Where individuals or group who are seeking a work from home scenario during staycation are welcomed. Extracting the attributes of balcony in Goa, the active visual connection to the street is emphasised in the project. Utilising the level difference of site and the sun movement a meandering street is the stitched with various pauses in between. The intention is to culminate this journey to an open space marking the point of viewing the dramatic sunset. Having studied the balconies of goa as a spatial element, It was the core design tool to develop concept. The design is inspired by the spatial roles of a balcony such as connection with the street.
The direction of natural resources such as sun and wind were the driving factors for the angles used in the design. Those angles later developed into indoor street. The house slowly unravels its corners and inward looking balconies play the role of connectivity between interior spaces. The street then ends upto a gather space while fully unraveling the wide view of horizon.
A warm moonlit night in may is time for the troubadours to serande the pretty senhorinhas in their balconies. They wend through the silent streets in harmonious groups,with a vast and varied ear splitting repertoire, followed by a couple of melodious konkani mandos to calm the irate parents and finally the sentimental portugese fados dedicated to the querida in the balcony.
-Mario
Miranda
• Collage of sketches by artist Mario Miranda and element study.
Panaromic view of the site context.
Nominated for CEPT Excellence Awards (Monsoon 2020)
• Existing site volume with a level drop.
• Plinth demarking the path and complementing the site level.
• Stationary points established as entry, court and water body.
• Minimal partitions used to maintain privacy.
• Minimal use of walls to define movement.
• Rafter system supported by the column is used to define first floor slab.
• Path connecting the established pause points.
• Column grid with respect plinth and roof.
• Circulation on the ground floor versus circulation on the
• Roof is defined such the overhangs protects spaces from harsh sunlight and rain.
• Isolated private quarters on floor above connecting to terrace through bridges.
• The overhangs of the roof provides provision for the placements of balconies in shade.
first floor.
The balcony is always placed in the front part of house to ease connection with the street.
• Exploration of intangible aspects of balcony. • Process models of translating concept to site scenario.
Typology of Balconies in Goa houses.
Form - Structure
The only access to the space is from the interior of the room. A minimal structure jutting out of the facade.
Manglore tile is used in roof for shade. wooden carved facia boards are used to hide rafters. Metal or wooden carved railing gives a delicate look.
Ornamentation in the overhang is done with plaster of paris and lime paint.
Section
Entrance view with balcony facing the street and view
End
Balcony is a peculiar element of Goa streets emphasising intentional and controlled visual connection to street activities. At the same time it allows the user to maintain privacy. Such vertical connection is explored and expressed trough the section.
Sprawling through a narrow steped street generates a glimpse of water and gradually the horizon is revealed at the end.
View of the terrace from the bedroom.
Spatial connection to invard looking balcony from the dining area.
View of the house from the swimming pool.
of mount.
Pause point near the mount with glimpse of horizon.
