Paulomi Portfolio 2024

ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO Paulomi Choksi

(2016-2024)

RESUME

Education Candidate for Master of Architecture

AUG’23 - MAY’25

Boston Architectural College, Boston, MA, USA

Bachelor of Architecture

AUG’16 - JULY’21

Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, India

Work Experience ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

MAY’24- PRESENT

RBA Architecture Inc., Belmont, MA, USA • Developing design concepts for high-end projects in the New England region, while adhering to historic permit guidelines and regulations.

• Preparing construction documents for typical wood frame structures, while overseeing construction administration in collaboration with other professionals with a focus on classical details.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

MAY’23- AUG’23

Divyang Mevada and Team, Surat, India • Led a team in initial planning stages for residential projects, developing comprehensive drawings, and prepared a design proposal for a luxurious farmhouse, including landscape concepts, furniture mood boards, and material selection.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

OCT’21- APRIL’23

Nimish Choksi Architects, Surat, India • Managed diverse projects across healthcare, education, corporate, commercial, residential, and religious sectors, ranging from 5,000 to 350,000 sq. ft.

• Led design and execution of farmhouses and residential projects, managing all phases from concept development to construction completion.

• Produced comprehensive coordination and execution drawings for critical services (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, flooring) in healthcare facilities, ensuring precise planning.

• Developed design proposals, structural blueprints, material estimates for Surat Collector’s Office, showcasing project management skills and architectural expertise.

ARCHITECTURAL INTERN

DEC’19- JUNE’20

Atelier Dsync, Surat, India • Worked on design development for luxury residential projects, including construction drawings, landscape detailing, Visualization, and client presentations.

Skills Software Skills

Professional Skills

• AutoCAD

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Project Management

• Revit

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Leadership

• SketchUp 3D

• Enscape 3D

• Collaboration

• Bluebeam Revu

• Lumion

• Multitasking

This portfolio showcases a curated selection of projects from my professional experience and Master’s studies in Architecture. Each project embodies my dedication to designing impactful, innovative spaces across varied scales and contexts. My work spans healthcare, high-end residential, hospitality, and landscape design projects in the U.S. and India, reflecting my versatility in design and technical proficiency. Together, these projects demonstrate my ability to create meaningful architectural solutions that respond to diverse cultural and environmental needs.

CONTENT Professional Works

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1.1

Georgian Colonial House

Residential Architecture

1.2

Belmont House

Historic Preservation

1.3

Mahavir Cancer Hospital

Health-care Architecture

1.4

Surat Collector’s Office

Civic Architecture

1.5

Pranav Mehta’s Bungalow

Residential Architecture

1.6

Lukhnow Hotel

Hospitality Architecture

Academic Works

28

2.1

A Bioregenrative Neighborhood

Landscape Architecture

2.2

Pro-Art Consortium

Cultural Architecture

Georgian Colonial House

1.1

The Concord house project, currently in Phase 2, focuses on adding a carriage house, cabana, and pool. My role involved developing and revising the construction set, participating in weekly on-site meetings, and observing various construction phases. This high-end residential project required close coordination with construction managers, landscape architects, an interior designer, and other agencies to ensure a seamless, high-quality outcome.

Type: Professional (Project Co-ordinator)| Year: 2024 Location: Concord, MA | Site area: 140,000 sq.ft

Project brief The proposed carriage house and cabana have been designed in alignment with the driveway and positioned to avoid obstructing the primary views from the main house, allowing for uninterrupted scenic vistas.

Site Plan

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7'-11 1/4"

7'-11 1/4"

27'-0" F.O.S. - F.O.S.

CUSTOM BARN DOORS

1 A3.02

1 A2.01

OUTLINE OF STONE LANDSCAPE PAVING, SEE LANDSCAPE DESIGN

9'-10 3/4"

7'-3 7/8"

8

6'-1 1/2"

10'-1 1/8"

10'-1 1/8"

CH-A8.02

103 4'-11 3/8"

100

101 3

TO ROUGH OPENING

TO ROUGH OPENING

104

2

TOP OF PAVING ELEV. 195.48', (-7")

TOP OF SLAB ELEV. 196.06', (0'-0")

A5.01

4'-5"

4

Hall

1

6

4X41

GYPSUM BOARD AT INSIDE WALL SURFACES

106

7

102

NOTE: 58" FIRE RATED

UP

2'-6" farmers sink

FINISH FLOOR 196.12'

105

14X4

7'-3 7/8"

1 A3.03

Entry Portico

A5.02

EQ.

Stair Hall

104 1'-7 3/8"

4'-11 3/8"

30X4

3

10"

Potting Rm. 2 103

8

A5.02

109 10" 4

103

EQ.

105

3'-1 3/4"

CH-A8.02

6'-1 1/2"

2 A3.03

10

1

5

HIGH POINT OF SLAB 195.73'

shelves

3 A5.03

4

9'-4 3/4" 1'-6" 101

4

1

CH-A8.03

2 A2.01

3'-4 3/4"

9'-4 3/4"

3 1/8"

4'-1 1/4"

101

3'-1 3/4"

1'-6"

4 1/4"

2

BEAM SOFFIT ABOVE

4'-0"

DN. 107

108

104

NOTE: 58" FIRE RATED GYPSUM BOARD AT INSIDE WALLS OF GARAGE AND GARAGE CEILING

34'-6 5/8" F.O.S. - F.O.S.

HVAC RISERS FROM BELOW RUN IN SOFFIT ABOVE

1'-6"

2 3/4"

107

12

3'-4 3/4"

5"

106

12 12

6'-3"

Garage

2x4 STUD WALL W/5/8" FIRE RATED GYPSUM BOARD

12

F.O.STUD

3'-0"

1'-6" COLUMN, SEE STRUCTURAL

6'-8"

1 A3.01

EQ

27'-0" F.O.S. - F.O.S.

6'-3"

F.O.STUD

PROJECTED LINE OF FOUNDATION WALL W/2x4 FURRED STUD WALL WITH FINISH WOOD CAP NOSING, SCOTIA STAIR BELOW.

4 A2.01

4" STEP AT DOOR

4'-0"

CH-A8.03

36" H, CONT. HANDRAIL

2 A3.02

EQ

shelves

3'-10 1/4"

2

(GARAGE SLAB PITCH AT 81"/FT., VERIFY)

1 A8.03

6'-8"

11'-3"

(15 TREADS @ 9" TO SECOND FLOOR ABOVE)

108

2"

102

LOW POINT OF SLAB ELEV. 195.45' DRIVEWAY ELEV. AT APRON 195.40'

CARRIAGE STYLE OUTWARD SWING GARAGE DOOR

DRIVEWAY PAVING, SEE LANDSCAPE, CIVIL 3 A2.01

16'-0"

Carriage House CD:First Floor The structure features a typical wood frame with wallboard covering. The basement, constructed Carriage House First Floor Plan

2 from concrete, houses all mechanical equipment and pool systems,Scale: ensuring efficient functionality 1/4 " = 1'-0"

and accessibility for maintenance.

DAVIS RESIDENCE ngton Road . Concord MA Carriage House Basement Plan & First Floor Plan

Wood framing: Carriage house

ISSUE DATE: 12.04.23 03.13.24 03.28.24 04.15.24 08.19.24 REVISION 1

CH-A1.01

SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"

Carriage House exterior back Side

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ROOF CONSTRUCTION: CEDAR SHINGLES, OVER 2 LAYERS 15# FELT (NOTE: MEMBRANE FLASHINGS AT EAVE, RAKE, VALLEYS, SEE ROOF PLAN) 58" SHEATHING, 2x RAFTERS, PER STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS, INFILL CAVITY WITH CLOSED CELL FOAM TO MEET R-60, GYPSUM WALL BOARD, SEE STRUCTURAL. COPPER VALLEYS TO MATCH EXISTING, ALL EXPOSED FLASHINGS TO BE COPPER.

1 A3.02

9'-10 1/2"

9'-10 1/2" (TO INSIDE FACE OF BEARING)

(TO INSIDE FACE OF BEARING)

2 3/4"

NOTE: MINIMUM ROOF R VALUE TO MEET R-60 12

1

4

12 TOP OF SHEATHING, BELOW MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HEIGHT FROM MEAN EXISTING GRADE, VERIFY

CH-A8.01

4 NOTE: CEILING FRAMING SHOWN GRAPHICALLY, ALTERNATE METAL FRAMING, GC. TO COORDINATE IN FIELD, METAL FRAMING MEMBERS AND ASSEMBLY TO MEET MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.

WINDOW CONCEALED BY FINISH CEILING INSIDE

OUTLINE OF GABLE GREENHECK LOUVER SEE MECH.

2'-5 1/4" FREEDOM GREY GUTTER PAINTED, TO MATCH EXISTING PROFILE, COLOR TO MATCH SIDING AND TRIM

4'-0 3/8"

NOTE: DETAILING AT ARCHITRAVE TO MATCH TRIM, BAND, DENTIL CORBELS AS MAIN HOUSE DETAILS, VERIFY

LINE OF FINISH CEILING

DRIP LINE

HIGH POINT OF CEILING VERIFY

GLADIATOR WALL SYSTEM ON ALL GARAGE WALLS TO MATCH MAIN HOUSE

COMPOSITE PILASTER, ON STONE BASE, SEE PLANS AND ELEVATIONS.

2 CH-A8.01

4" STEP CURB AT OPENING BEYOND EL. 196.06', SEE STRUCTURAL HIGH POINT OF SLAB AT WALL BEYOND

27'-0"

1 1/2"

24'-0"

2 3/8" 4" 6"

ELEVATION @ 195.48', AT PILASTER BASE BYOOND SEE LANDSCAPE PAVING DESIGN

TOP OF WALL EL. 196.06', SEE STRUCTURAL

ELEVATION @ 195.0', SEE LANDSCAPE PAVING DESIGN

COMPOSITE METAL DECK SEE STRUCTURAL

MEMBRANE LAPPED METAL FLASHING AT STONE BASE

CUSTOM OUTSWING R-30 BELOW FLOOR ABOVE TOP OF SHELF EL. 195.07', SEE CARRIAGE HOUSE DOORSSTRUCTURAL " GYPSUM WALL BOARD ON 2x4 STUD WALL, INFILL WITH

BY DESIGNER GARAGE CLOSED CELL FOAM TO MEET R-19.

NOTE: OFFSET STUD WALL 1" FROM FOUNDATION WALL DOORS

NOTE: MEDIAN GRADE AT CARRIAGE HOUSE 195.40', VERIFY, SEE CIVIL ENGINEERING DRAWINGS

GALVANIZED VENEER BEARING ASSEMBLY, SEE STRUCTURAL

1 2

CONDITIONED STORAGE 001

10"

ELECTRICAL + MECHANICAL + POOL EQUIPMENT 002

10" FOUNDATION WALL, WITH INSET SHELF, SEE STRUCTURAL

CONTINUOUS BELOW SLAB INSULATION TO MEET R-10

LOCATION FOR THE POOL EQUIPMENT

4" CONCRETE SLAB ON HIGH PERFORMANCE VAPOR BARRIER, SEE STRUCTURAL

BOND BREAK

3'-4 5/8"

CLOSET

6"

7'-10"

9'-1 7/8"

CLOSED CELL FOAM INSULATION TO MEET

ULINE RACKS

SITE DRAINAGE, SEE CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN

821"

STAIR HALL ELEV. 196.60' FINISH FLOOR ELEV. 196.06' PAVING, ELEV. 195.48' SEE LANDSCAPE Carriage House - Building Cross Section

13'-6"

13'-6"

FOUNDATION WALL FOOTING, SEE STRUCTURAL

27'-0" (FOUNDATION WALL ALIGNS WITH OSF. OF STUD) NOTE: INSULATION AT EXTERIOR FOUNDATION AND BUILDING WALLS SEE CH-SKA-1, TYPICAL WALL SECTION

Scale: 1/2 " = 1'-0"

Cross Section: Carriage House Carriage House North Elevation

1

Scale: 1/4 " = 1'-0"

DAVIS RESIDENCE 525 (Accessory Lexington Road . Concord MA The second floor is designed as an ADU Dwelling Unit) space for guests, with an Construction Document - Carriage House Building Sections ISSUE DATE:

RBA ARCHITECTURE INC.

12.04.23 03.13.24 03.28.24 04.15.24 08.19.24 REVISION 1

50 Leonard St. Suite 203 . Belmont MA 02478 ruth@ruthbennettassociates.com www.ruthbennettassociates.com 781.354.0055

SCALE: 1/2" = 1'-0"

additional storage area for outdoor furniture. The outdoor balcony offers stunning views of the pool and cabana, enhancing the guest experience with a beautiful scenic overlook.

22'-1"

11 1/4" 11'-0 1/2"

12

DENTILS TO MATCH MAIN HOUSE

4

1'-1 5/8" 11 1/2"

6 3/4" 5/8"

12"

1'-0"

6"

6" 6"

7"

8"

4'-6"

1'-11"

3'-2"

Carriage House South Elevation

Exterior Elevation: Garage Front

Scale: 1/4 " = 1'-0"

1'-10 3/8"

8 1/2"

1'-11"

6"

3'-2" 16'-0"

3

STONE VENEER WITH BLUESTONE CAP TO MATCH MAIN HOUSE BASE

5 1/2"

3'-2"

FREEDOM GREY COPPER GUTTER & LEADERS TYP. PERGOLA W/ BRACKETS & HUNZA LIGHTS TO MATCH MAIN HOUSE GARAGE PERGOLA

CLAPBOARD SIDING MATCH MAIN HOUSE EXPOSURE 7"

6"

11 41" DRIP LINE

PILASTERS 6"

9'-2 1/4"

GMC

8"

8"

11 1/2"

2'-0 1/4"

5/8" COVERED PORTICO BEYOND

WINDOW CASING, BACKBAND & CAP W/COPPER FLASHING TO MATCH MAIN HOUSE DETAILS WINDOW HEAD 5'-6 1/8"

10 5/8"

1'-1 5/8"

CEDAR ROOF SHINGLE

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(MEDIAN GRADE TO TOP OF RIDGE, ALLOWED, VERIFY.)

(MEDIAN GRADE TO TOP OF RIDGE, VERIFY.)

23'-10"

CONTINUOUS STONE VENEER BASE, MORTAR SOLID PROJECTED LINE OF MEDIAN GRADE @ 195.40', SEE CIVIL DRAWINGS

4"

6"

FINISH FLOOR ELEV. 206.52'

16'-8 3/8"

7'-6 3/4"

CAPSTONE, LAPS STONE BASE

8 1/2"

3'-0"

2" RIGID INSULATION AT STEM WALL PAVING @ PORTICO BEYOND, ELEVATION 195.48', SEE LANDSCAPE

NOTE: MINIMUM WALL R VALUE TO MEET R-31

(TOP OF PLATE FROM TOP OF FOUNDATION WALL)

EXTERIOR WALL CONSTRUCTION: CEDAR CLAPBOARD SIDING, ON CEDAR BREATHER BUILDING WRAP, 21" EXTERIOR SHEATHING, 2x6 STUD WALL, WITH CLOSED CELL FOAM, TO MEET R31 MIN., GYPSUM WALL BOARD, SEE STRUCTURAL

7'-10 1/2" ROUGH OPENING (NTS)

10'-5 1/2"

(FLOOR TO FLOOR )

5 8" FIRE RATED GYPSUM WALL BOARD

1'-0 5/8"

COMPOSITE PILASTER, BEYOND, ON FOUNDATION PIER, SEE STRUCTURAL, PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

(TOP OF PLATE ABOVE STEM WALL, VERIFY.)

5 3 8" FIRE RATED GYPSUM BOARD CEILING ON 4" STRAPPING

17'-10 3/4"

10 5/8"

8

9'-3 3/8"

10 5/8"

10 8

1'-5 1/8"

10

4

GARAGE

1

8 CH-A8.01

FINISH FLOOR ELEV. 206.52' 6

CLOSED CELL FOAM INSULATION TO MEET R-30 BELOW FLOOR ABOVE

STORAGE CLOSET WITH ADJUSTABLE PRE-FINISH MAPLE SHELVES

NOTE: WINDOW CASING, BACKBAND & CAP W/COPPER FLASHING TO MATCH MAIN HOUSE DETAILS, VERIFY

NOTE: MECHANICAL SYSTEM ROUTING SHOWN AS DIAGRAM ONLY, COORDINATE WITH MECHANICAL DESIGN, INSTALLATION.

LINE OF BEAM SOFFIT,

GALVANIZED VENEER BEARING ASSEMBLY, SEE STRUCTURAL

CASEMENT WINDOW, SEE SCHEDULE, VERIFY TEMPERED GLASS AS REQUIRED, COORDINATE WITH WINDOW MANUFACTURER, OFFSET TO FLOOR, CODE REQUIREMENTS

(TOP OF SLAB @ 196.06' TO TOP OF PILSATER CAPITAL/WINDOW HEAD TRIM.)

WOOD FLOORING OVER WARMBOARD INSTALLATION W/INSET HEAT TUBING, SEE MECHANICAL FLOOR FRAMING SEE STRUCTURAL

2x4 STUD WALL W/5/8" FIRE RATED GYPSUM BOARD

STEP ELEV. 196.06' AT PORTICO BEYOND

NOTE: DETAILING AT ARCHITRAVE TO MATCH TRIM, BAND, DENTIL CORBELS AS MAIN HOUSE DETAILS, VERIFY

(TOP OF PLATE FROM TOP OF SUBFLOOR)

5'-9 3/4"

12

WINDOW HEAD, VERIFY

4

6'-8"

10'-3 3/4" 6'-8"

11 1/4"

6'-4 1/4"

5'-6 1/4"

CHIPPENDALE RAILING PANELS TO MATCH MAIN HOUSE RAILINGS

TOP OF PLATE ELEV. 213.96'

niche with low ceiling

HEADER, SEE STRUCTURAL

(DOOR)

RAKE, DENTILS & FAN LIGHT TO MATCH MAIN HOUSE DETAILS

WINDOW HEAD, VERIFY

STAIR HALL

CASEMENT WINDOW, SEE SCHEDULE, VERIFY TEMPERED GLASS AS REQUIRED, COORDINATE WITH WINDOW MANUFACTURER, OFFSET TO FLOOR, CODE REQUIREMENTS NOTE: WINDOW CASING, BACKBAND & CAP W/COPPER FLASHING TO MATCH MAIN HOUSE DETAILS, VERIFY

CL

L

1 1/2"

1'-5 1/8"

1'-1 5/8"

LIVING/DINING C 11 1/4"

HEADER, SEE STRUCTURAL

1'-1 5/8"

DEPTH OF ARCHITRAVE

CH-A3.01

COPPER FLASHING, TYPICAL

1 1/2"

FREEDOM GREY GUTTER PAINTED, TO MATCH EXISTING PROFILE, COLOR TO MATCH SIDING AND TRIM

FIRE RATED SEALANT AT BASE

2"

POUR STOP, SEE STRUCTURAL

MINIMUM HANDRAIL CLEARANCE EDGE OF SLAB TO CENTERLINE OF BEAM

PITCHED SLAB AS OCCURRING HANDRAIL, SEE SCHEDULE

TOP OF PLATE EL. 213.96' VIF.

BRACKET ASSEMBLY, SEE SCHEDULE INSULATED 2x6 CEILING, TO MEET R30

NOTE: ARCHITRAVE MOULDINGS TO MATCH EXISTING HOUSE, COORDINATE IN FIELD WITH EXISTING, VERIFY

BEAM, SEE STRUCTURAL STEPS, AS OCCURRING

2x4 STUD WALL, WITH 34" STRAPPING TO CLEAR BEAM

LINE OF BASE TRIM

14

HVAC DUCT, SEE MECHANICAL

6

1/4"

PILASTER CAPITAL BEYOND CEDAR SHINGLE ROOFING

10

NOTE: TRIM MOULDINGS TOAT MATCH MEMBRANE FLASHING RAKE EXISTING HOUSE GABLE, COORDINATE IN FIELD WITH EXISTING , VERIFY

3'-7" EDGE OF SLAB TO FACE OF CONCRETE AT OPENING FINISH FLOOR, SEE SCHEDULE

EDGE OF SLAB AT STAIR

NON STRUCTURAL PANELS, WITH IMBEDDED RADIANT TUBING, SEE MECHANICAL, INSTALL PER MANUFACTURER

SCALE: 1 21" =1'-0"

BASE, SEE SCHEDULE

EXTERIOR WALL ASSEMBLY, SEE WOOD CAP TO MATCH EXISTING CAP RAIL NOTES SECTION DRAWINGS ASSEMBLY AT MAIN HOUSE

SUB FLOOR, SEE STRUCTURAL

TRELLIS BRACKET ASSEMBLY BEYOND, OUTLINE OFAT HIDDEN TO MATCH HOUSESTRUCTURAL POST ASSEMBLY, COORDINATE INSTALLATION WITH MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS, GUARDRAIL DESIGN.

COPPER FLASHING WITH DRIP EDGE

FINISH FLOOR EL. 206.52'

DOOR, SEE SCHEDULE WRAP WINDOW OPENING WITH MEMBRANE FLASHING WITH END MEMBRANE FLASHING DAMS WRAPS SILL OPENING, METAL SILL FLASHING WITH END DAM BACKER ROD AND SEALANT AT WINDOW EACH SIDE EPDM DETAILOPENING, ASSEMBLY, MAINTAIN SEPARATION FROM MEMBRANE FLASHING NOTE: TRIM MOULDINGS TO MATCH EXISTING HOUSEFINISH GABLE,FLOOR COORDINATE IN FIELD WITH EXISTING , VERIFY EL. 206.52'

WOOD BOTTOM RAIL TO MATCH EXISTING BOTTOM RAIL ASSEMBLY AT MAIN HOUSE

3 4" STRAPPING FORMED FREEDOM GREY GUTTER ASSEMBLY, TO MATCH EXISTING 5 RATED GYPSUM BOARD 8" FIRE PROFILE, SUPPORT SYSTEM PER CEILING FABRICATOR, COLOR TO MATCH SIDING LINTEL, SEE STRUCTURAL AND TRIM

WOOD DECKING, ON PEDESTAL SYSTEM WITH DRIP EDGE, COPPER FLASHING, LAP WITH MEMBRANE FLASHING

FINISH FLOOR

5 EL. 206.52' 4 CASING

6"

5 4 CASING

FREEDOMSEE GREY GUTTER PAINTED AND FRAMING, STRUCTURAL, DOWNSPOUT ASSEMBLY, INCLUDING SLOPE FRAMING AT 14"/FT. FASTENING BRACKET TO MATCH EXISTING HOUSE PROFILE, COLOR TO MATCH CLOSED CELL FOAM INSULATION TO SIDING AND TRIM, COORDINATE IN FIELD, MEET R60 AVERAGE ACROSS ROOF,VERIFY VERIFY

1/2"

EPDM ROOFING ON PROTECTION BOARD

NOTE: INSTALL DOOR, FLASHINGS, PER MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS, COORDINATE WITH BUILDING WRAP INS

HEAD/EAVE AT BALCONY DOOR SCALE: 1 21" =1'-0"

1'-4 1/2"

2'-6 5/8"

(TO ROUGH OPENING)

1'-1 5/8"

DRIP LINE OF SHEATHING, CASING, SEEOFFSET INTERIOR 1" SIDING DEPTH, ELEVATIONS, FINISHVERIFY SCHEDULE MEMBRANE FLASHING LAPS COPPER FLASHING COPPER FLASHING WITH DRIP EDGE

DOOR, SEE SCHEDULE

6

BACKER ROD AND SEALANT

FRAMING, SEE STRUCTURAL, SLOPE FRAMING AT 41"/FT. CLOSED CELL FOAM INSULATION TO MEET R60 AVERAGE ACROSS ROOF, VERIFY

NOTE: FINISH FLOOR, OVER RADIANT FLOORING, ON SUBFLOOR, SEE NOTES DETAIL 3, ABOVE

NOTE: CORNICE ASSEMBLY TO MATCH EXISTING PROFILES, VERIFY

HEAD AT GARAGE DOOR

3

BACKER ROD AND SEALANT EACH SIDE, WRAP OPENING WITH MEMBRANE FLASHING

CORNICE EL. 206.02'

GARAGE DOOR BY DESIGNER DOOR, SEE SCHEDULE

1 2" GYPSUM BOARD CEILING

HEADER SEE, SEE STRUCTURAL

CLOSED CELL FOAM TO MEET R30, VERIFY

BUILT UP WOOD PANELLED GUARDWALL, PIER BEYOND

WOOD DECKING, ON PEDESTAL SYSTEM 1" PAINTED WOOD TRIM, SIMILAR TO EXISTING EPDM ROOFING ON ROOFING COPPER DRIP EDGE AT GUTTER, TO BOARD, AT 14"/FT. MATCH SLOPE EXISTING

LINTEL, SEE STRUCTURAL NOTE: ARCHITRAVE MOULDINGS TO MATCH EXISTING HOUSE, COORDINATE IN FIELD, VERIFY

RIM, SEE STRUCTURAL, FRAMING SEE STRUCTURAL LAP METAL FLASHING WITH EPDM

INFILL PATTERN, AS OCCURRING, SIMILAR TO EXISTING HOUSE, SEE ELEVATIONS

TOP OF PLATE EL. 213.96' VIF.

CENTERLINE OF STUD OFFSET CENTERLINE OF BEAM

COORDINATE WITH DOOR SCHEDULE

DRIP LINE OFFSET OF SHEATHING, 1" SIDING DEPTH, VERIFY

Construction Details: Stair Handrail and Garage Door Head PILASTER

SCALE: 1 12" =1'-0"

1 2" GYPSUM BOARD CEILING

NOTE: ALIGN WITH COLUMN NECKING

CAPITAL EL. 204.65'

FRAMING SEE STRUCTURAL

CLOSED CELL FOAM TO MEET R30, The details include was LINTEL,typical SEE STRUCTURAL gutter profiles, as well as door and window head details. My role VERIFY

VIF.

8'-7" AFF.

2'-6 5/8"

LAPPING COPPER SILL PAN FLASHING WITH END DAMS MEMBRANE FLASHINGS AT SILL WITH END DAMS

TOP OF WALL EL. 195.07' PILASTER BEYOND

EXPANDABLE BOND BREAK FILLER TILE FLOORING SEE SKA-1, INTERIOR DESIGN FINISH SCHEDULE

FIN. FLOOR EL. 196.12'

STRUCTURAL

1

CONTINUOUS 58" FIRE RATED GYPSUM BOARD CEILING

1 TOP OF SLAB 2" GYPSUM BOARD CEILING, EL. 196.06' 2x6 " STRAPPING, ON 34ON STONE PAVING CONCRETE

FOUNDATION WALL, SEE STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION WALL: LAP DAMPPROOFING WITH DRAINAGE/PROTECTION BOARD

FRAMING, INFILL WITH PAD, SEE LANDSCAPE CLOSED CELL FOAM TO TOP OF SHELF MEET R-30.

EL. 195.68'

TOP OF WALL AT DRIVEWAY/GARAGE

STONE PAVING

Site Photo: Stone EL. 195.48' Veneer

SCALE: 1 12" =1'-0"

6

12

DOOR, SEE SCHEDULE

4 21" COMPOSITE SLAB, SEE

14

(TO ROUGH OPENING)

7 3/8"

SCALE: 1 21" =1'-0"

Site Photo-4 Spray Insulation

EXTERIOR WALL CONSTRUCTION: CEDAR CLAPBOARD SIDING, TO MATCH EXISTING, ON CEDAR BREATHER 1 COPPERWRAP, FLASHING WITH DRIP BUILDING 2" EXTERIOR EDGE SHEATHING, 2x6 STUD WALL, WITH CLOSED CELL FOAM, TO MEET R31 MIN., STONEWALL VENEER GYPSUM BOARD, SEE STRUCTURAL LAP INSULATION WITH PERM-A-BARRIER MEMBRANE FLASHING

2"

11

COMPOSITE GARAGE SLAB, SLOPE @ 1'-6 1/2" 1 "/FT. SEE STRUCTURAL OSF. OF STUD TO EXTENT OF CORNICE, VERIFY8

7'-10 5/8" AFF.

EL. 206.52' SEALANT 2" MINIMUM BLUESTONE CAP, SLOPE TO DRAIN

FINISH FLOOR EL. 196.06'

PAVING, @ EL.195.40', SEE LANDSAPE SECTION AT PORCH, CORNICE, POST

7"

PROJECTED OUTSIDE FACE OF SIDING, VERIFY NOTE: INSTALL WINDOW, FLASHINGS, PER MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS, PILASTER SHAFT/BASE COORDINATE WITH BUILDING WRAP INSTALLATION EXTEND MEMBRANE FLASHING ONTO SHEATHING LAPPING LAYER OF MEMBRANE FLASHING OVER COPPERFINISH FLASHING FLOOR

WRAP OPENING WITH MEMBRANE FLASHING

4 1/2"

METAL PAN,EXTENT FLASHING OUTSIDE OFWITH END DAMS CAPSTONE BELOW

4 1/2"

FLASHINGS, PER MANUFACTURER WINDOW SEE SCHEDULE NATE WITH BUILDING WRAP INSTALLATION WINDOW SILL, TO MATCH EXISTING HOUSE, VERIFY

DOOR/WINDOW CASINGS TO MATCH EXISTING, COORDINATE CASING DIMENSION IN FIELD WITH OF DOOR/WINDOW HEAD, BUILT OUT SOFFIT

GARAGE SLAB, W/1/2" LIP AT EDGE, @ EL. 195.45' BACKER ROD AND SEALANT EACH SIDE

7'-10 5/8" AFF.

17'-3 3/8" TO BASE AT PAVING

WINDOW CASINGS, HEAD DETAIL, TO MATCH EXISTING WINDOW, SEE SCHEDULE

16'-8 3/8" TO FINISH FLOOR

CASING, SEE INTERIOR to ensure all details and were accurately coordinated across the documentation set.

ELEVATIONS, FINISH drawings SCHEDULE

TOP OF PILASTER EL. 212.76' VIF. PILASTER CAPITAL ALIGNS WITH HEAD DETAIL

4"

6"

METAL FRAMING FOR DOOR CASING, AS NEEDED DUCTWORK, SEE MECHANICAL

7

BALCONY DOOR SILL, MECHANICAL SOFFIT SCALE: 1 21" =1'-0"

CABINET WORK, AS OCCURRING, SEE PLANS INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

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10" 10" FOUNDATION WALL. WITH 4" INSET SHELF, PROTECTION

1.2

Belmont House

The Belmont house, located in a historic district, required meticulous documentation of existing conditions and careful consideration of the client’s desire to enhance natural light in living spaces.

The proposal includes renovating the kitchen and family areas, reconfiguring the bedroom layout, and updating the kitchen elevation to create a more symmetrical design that aligns with the existing façade, while preserving the original character of the front exterior.

Type: Professional (Designer)| Year: 2024 Location: Belmont, MA | Site area: 75,000 sq.ft

Project brief The proposal includes an upper driveway for guest access and a lower driveway leading directly to the owner’s garage, now connected to the main house for convenient entry. This redesign also replaces the steep, winter-challenging front staircase with a safer, more accessible entry, enhancing functionality and year-round usability.

3D view: Front of the House

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RBA ARCHITECTURE INC.

781.354.0055

50 Leonard St. Suite 203 . Belmont MA 02478 ruth@ruthbennettassociates.com www.ruthbennettassociates.com

RBA ARCHITECTURE INC.

781.354.0055

50 Leonard St. Suite 203 . Belmont MA 02478 ruth@ruthbennettassociates.com www.ruthbennettassociates.com

KNIGHT RESIDENCE 504 Concord Avenue . Belmont MA 02478 PROPOSED SITE PLAN

KNIGHT RESIDENCE 504 Concord Avenue . Belmont MA 02478 DEMO SITE PLAN

6'-9"

18'-9"

ISSUE DATE: 06.26.2024

SCALE: 41'' = 1-0'

ISSUE DATE: 06.26.2024

SCALE: 161 '' = 1'-0'

A-1.04

D-1.04

Demo Site Plan

Proposed Site plan

After the client approved the initial schematic design, they requested a full project estimate.

Since this renovation involves both demolition and additions, we prepared a detailed pricing set for contractor review to facilitate an accurate cost estimation. The pricing set included comprehensive drawings covering demolition and proposed site plans, basement layout, firstfloor plan, second-floor plan, roof design, and exterior elevations.

Site Photo: Side view

Site Photo: Front View

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Demo First Floor Plan By opening up the family and dining areas to the backyard, the design transforms the outdoor space into a luxurious extension of the home, enhancing both functionality and elegance.

Proposed First Floor Plan

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1st Floor Existing Area 1st Floor New Area Total Area

2630 Sq.ft 1350 Sq.ft 3980 Sq.ft

Existing Garage Prop. Parking + Garage

984 Sq.ft 2800 Sq.ft

2

SOUT

EAST-ELEVATION

1

Demo Front Elevation

3

Proposed Front Elevation

WEST-ELEVATION EAST-ELEVATION 1

2

SOUTH-EL

In the Elevation design, careful attention was given to preserving classical details, maintaining symmetry across the façade, and respecting the intricate existing interiors.

RBA ARCHITECTURE INC. 50 Leonard St. Suite 203 . Belmont MA 02478 ruth@ruthbennettassociates.com www.ruthbennettassociates.com 781.354.0055

3D View: Front

3

WEST-ELEVATION

KNIGHT RESIDENCE 504 Concord Avenue . Belmont MA 0247 DEMO ELEVATIONS

3D View: Side

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NORTH-ELE

Mahavir Cancer Hospital

1.3

The Cancer hospital project was in progress, encompassing the completion of architectural construction and the commencement of the interior planning stage. I focused on internal layouts, coordinated structural elements, and seamlessly integrated services like HVAC into working sets.

I calculated the required quantity of materials for cost-cutting within the equipment range, contributing to budget efficiency.

Type: Professional (Project Co-ordinator)| Year: 2021-23 Location: Piplod, Surat, India | Site area: 45,000 sq.ft

Project brief The main building, spanning 10 floors, houses essential facilities including OPD, Radiation, Bunker, ICSU, CSSU, etc. The layout adheres strictly to a grid system, positioning rooms at the front, an atrium at the center, and services at the back.

Typical Layout: Patient Rooms

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The coordinated ceiling drawings encompass detailed placements of HVAC services, water sprinklers, smoke detectors, COB,etc. The strategic placement was determined based on specific ranges, optimizing the functionality and efficiency of each element.

Ceiling Layout : Eight Floor

Site photos: Front Elevation

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Interior Details Working drawing details developed for patient rooms and toilets, encompasses specifications, healthcare equipment requirements, and code-compliant accessibility standards. This included comprehensive electrical layouts, ceiling plans, plumbing layouts, and elevations, with a focus on integrating emergency lighting, oxygen provisions, and other essential healthcare features.

Construction Drawings: Twin Room

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Construction Drawings: Twin Toilet

Material Selection Material selection was tailored to each floor and user group, emphasizing safety, hygiene, and visual appeal. A cohesive, cost-efficient palette was developed to prioritize key healthcare spaces. Material quantities were determined by floor and phase to ensure accurate, timely onsite delivery.

Material Palette: First Floor Flooring

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Surat Collector’s Office

1.4

The project is proposed on a prominent location for the new collector’s office. It is a fifteen-floor building with five different main blocks and three service blocks. My major role was planning, structure proposal and design development stages. The functional requirements of each department were understood thoroughly by surveys and reports.

Type: Professional (Project Head)| Year: 2022-23 Location: Umra, Surat, India | Site area: 120,000 sq.ft

Contextual Plan: Proposed Site

Proposed Structural Grid system

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Project brief Two hexagonal atriums are symmetrically positioned to facilitate ventilation in the core. The entire building is designed with symmetry, and the main blocks function as modules. Three service blocks, strategically located to comply with fire safety codes and maintain the minimum distance to the service staircases, complement the main blocks.

26 - CARS

13 - TWO WHEELERS

18'0" WIDE DRIVE WAY

COUNTER AREA 2.80 X 9.40

18

40

DUCT 1.62 X 2.68 2.7 DU 5 CT x 1.5 0

2 1.7 W. 6 x C. 1.2 2

40

18

DUCT 1.62 X 2.68

PROTOCOL DEPARTMENT

SUPPLY DEPARTMENT

W.C.

W.C.

30 PERSONS

30 PERSONS

W.C.

CT 0 DU x 1.5 5

15.60 X 9.35

15.60 X 9.35

W.C.

C. W. 1.22 6x

2.7

1.7 C. W. 1.22 6x

1.7

FE

MA 5.3 LE TO 0X 3.6 ILET 5

HEAD MASTER 4.80 X 4.90

ELECTRIC ROOM 7.57 X 4.90

REPROGRAPHIC SECTION 7.63 X 4.90

FEMALE TOILET

MALE TOILET

OFFICE 4.00 X 4.94

OFFICE 3.37 X 4.95

OFFICE 3.37 X 4.95

OFFICER'S TOILET

DRINKING WATER

O.T

30 7

2.53 WIDE PASSAGE

.S.

2.53 WIDE PASSAGE

O.T

2.53 WIDE PASSAGE

FE

T

DN

ILE TO 5 3.6

STAIRCASE ONLY FROM GROUND TO BASEMENT

VISITOR LIFT 2.80 X 2.26

RO GR SEC APH IC TIO N

E 5.2 0

REP

O.T

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2.53 WIDE PASSAGE

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W 8.20 AITIN X 7. G 05

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OF FIC 5X E 5.6 0

BR

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45

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3.9

7973

MIN

E FIC 4 OF X 4.9 1

4.0

PU BL IC RE 7.5 OFFIC LA 7X ER TION 5.2 0

E FIC 5 OF X 4.9 7 3.3

HELP DESK AREA 12.13 X 7.14 76.24 SQ.MT

CH

MURAL / DISPLAY WALL

92 6

NG ITI WA7 X 5.0 2.8

ONS

5

RS

X 9.3

PE

.92

31

60

JAN SEVA KENDRA 10.35 X 14.40 142.15 SQ.MT. LIFT 6'3"X6'6"

16 - CARS

ION PT 6 CE 5.0 RE 7 X 2.8

ELECTION MEDIA 8.25 X 7.00 53.20 SQ.MT

RECEPTION 8'0" X 14'9"

GIS 8.20TRY A X 5. ND 29 PO

E FIC 4 OF X 4.9 7 3.3

ENTRANCE LOBBY 7.97 X 14.40

CT DU 1.50 5x

.S.

E FIC 4 OF X 4.9 1 4.0

STAIRCASE ONLY FROM GROUND TO 15TH FLOOR

C. W. 1.22 3x

1.5 C. W. 1.22 3x

1.5

2.7

O.T

VISITOR LIFT 2.80 X 2.26 21 persons

OFFICER'S LIFT 2.80 X 2.26 21 persons

UP

LE MA X FE 5.30

'S ER FIC T 0 ILE TO x 2.7 5 2.1

OF

21 persons

18'0" WIDE DRIVE WAY

ELV ROOM 2.8 X 1.37

ELECTRICAL ROOM 2.8 X 1.37

STAFF/SERVICE LIFT 2.80 X 2.26 21 persons

OF 4.0 FIC 0X

0

OF FIC TO ER 2.1 ILE 'S 5x T 2.7 0

A DE CCO P U 12 ARTM NTS .00 X 9. ENT 00

DU CT 2.7 5x 1.5

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2 1.5 W. 3 x C. 1.2 2

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MA 5.3 LE TO 0X 3.6 ILET 5

1.5 W.C. 3x 1.2

DRINKING WATER

ED RIZ SU AFT ES 5 PR AIR SHx 0.8 3 1.5

T

ILE TO 5 LE 3.6 MA X FE 5.30

WAITING

.S.

HOSE REEL

OFFICE 4.00 X 4.95

RECEPTION 8.20 X 5.00

JANITOR

FF STA NG ETI ME A ARE

3.9

OF FIC 0X E 5.6 0

99

IC APH GR N RO TIO SEC

REP

OF 3.9 FIC 5X E 5.6 0

E WAY 18'0" WIDE DRIV

1.7 W.C. 6x 1.2

PR

ES AIR SU RIZ 1.5 SH 3 x AFT ED 0.8 5

STAFF MEETING AREA

REPROGRAPHIC SECTION

CANTEEN AREA 19.90 X 9.40

13 - TWO WHEELERS

KITCHEN 8.85 X 9.40

4 - CARS

4 - CARS

18'0" WIDE DRIVE WAY

18'0" WIDE DRIVE WAY FOUNTAIN

ENTRY

LAWN WATER BODY

EXIT

ROAD Proposed Master Layout PROPOSED CONCEPT FOR NEW COLLECTOR OFFICE UMRA - ATHWA LINES ,SURAT

NORTH:-

DATE:-

N

W S

E

31/01/2023

DRAWING:-

GROUND FLOOR PLAN 3150 SQ.MT. PHASE - 2

N I M I S H

ARCHITECTS

C H O K S I

INTERIOR DESIGNER

GR.FL. ARVIND NIWAS,NEAR FLY OVER ATHWAGATE, SURAT-395001.

PH.# 91-261-2470248, 2471205, FAX # 91-261-2472782 email - office@nimishchoksi.com

Front 3D view

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Internal Layouts The layouts were designed using a modular system that provided flexibility to accommodate any department on any floor and adaptability over time. Each block spanned 50 feet in width, offering column-less space that allowed for various internal layouts.

Internal Layout 1 60 workspaces & 4 offices

Internal Layout 2 24 workspaces, 2 Cubical & 4 offices

Internal Layout 3 2 Separate Departments

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Sustainability The solar photovoltaic curtain wall was proposed to utilize the maximum vertical surface area from the elevation, generating enough energy to meet the building’s entire energy consumption.

Additionally, sustainable designs, including SWTP, rainwater harvesting tanks, and other features, were taken into consideration.

Top 3D view

Quantity Calculations For the initial project proposal, the estimated built-up area were calculated to determine the total project cost and the feasibility of the proposal.

FSI calculations

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Pranav Mehta’s Bungalow

1.5

The site is located in prime area. The road is on both sides of plot, giving multidimensional freedom for design development. My responsibilities began with finalizing the layouts and developing the elevation design in 3D. Once the whole design got finalized, the structural grid and 3D model were developed with the coordination of the structural engineer. Also working set and site supervision was in my scope of work.

Type: Professional (Architect)| Year: 2022-2023 Location: Parle point, Surat, India | Site area: 5,400 sq.ft

Project brief The bungalow is a multi-level home designed for a three-person family, featuring distinct guest and private living areas. The ground floor includes a lounge and outdoor sitting area for entertaining guests, while the first floor houses the living room, dining room, kitchen, and a day bedroom for easy accessibility. The second floor is dedicated to master bedrooms, ensuring privacy.

Ground floor plan

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East Elevation: 3D view

North Elevation: 3D view

This thoughtful layout effectively separates social and private zones, creating a welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike. My role included detailing the stairs for this project, which had an unusual height for a residential structure, with ceilings at 13 ft, 12 ft 6 in, and varying to 11 ft 6 in on the top floor. To avoid having services visible on the main elevations, all plumbing was accommodated with a sunk slab running from the front to the back of the building.

First floor plan

Second floor plan

Site Photo

Site Photo

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5' LIFT

6"

10'

6"

TERRACE FLOOR LVL.+42'0½"

11'

11'

TERRACE

PARENT'S BEDROOM

TERRACE GARDEN

8'-6"

12'

13'

2'-6"

3'

water proofing

6"6"

TOILET 15" SUNK

1' 1'-6"

9'

1" 1'-02

4'-4"

1" 11'-92

1" 13'-62

1" 11'-92

1'-9"

3'

10'-3"

2'-9"

15" SUNK

8'

1" 8'-82 6'-4"

4'-4"

2'-3"

FIRST FLOOR LVL.+17'0"

DRESS

15" SUNK PLEASE REVISE BEAM B26 AS PARTLY INVERTED

1'-6"

7'-2"

1" 13'-62

1" 42'-02

POOJA

TOILET

1" 10'-92

GUEST BEDROOM

1" 2'-02

SECOND FLOOR LVL.+30'6½"

1" 1'-22

REVISED SILL LEVEL

2'-6"

11'-6"

TERRACE

PLINTH LVL.+4'0"

TOILET

PLOT LVL.+1'6" ROAD LVL. ±0'.00"

SERVANT ROOM

PARKING

SECTION - GG

DATE:-

DRAWING:-

NORTH:-

N I M I S H

SECTIONGG Due to varying heights and elevations, the beams at the property provided minimal space for

ARCHITECTS

P R O P O S E D R E S I D E N C E F O R PRANAV M E H T A

N

mechanical ductwork and piping. To address this, the structural design was carefully modified to increase ceiling height and allow for more efficient placement of services throughout the house.

Construction Drawing: Second Slab

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C H O K S I

INTERIOR DESIGNER

GR.FL. ARVIND NIWAS,NEAR FLY OVER ATHWAGATE, SURAT-395001.

PH.# 91-261-2470248, 2471205, FAX # 91-261-2472782 email - office@nimishchoksi.com

6'-4"

9' 11'-6"

1'-6"

3'

TERRACE FLOOR LVL.+42'21"

8'-6"

1" 15'-02

1" 11'-32 9'

9'

1'-6"

10'

12'-3"

10'

13'

2'-6"

6"

9"

IB25/IB26

1'-9"

B24

2' 9" 1'-6" 2'-6"

PLOT LVL. +1'6" ROAD LVL. ±0'.00"

B24

B23

10'-4"

1ST FLOOR LVL.+17'0"

GROUND FLOOR LVL.+4'0"

1'

8'-6" 2'-6"

1" 2'-02

B24A

1" 4'-62

B22

1" 13'-62 1" 42'-02

1" 13'-62

1" 2'-02

1'

SECOND FLOOR LVL.+30'621"

6'-8"

8'-6"

5'

MATERIAL

EAST ELEVATION

TERRACOTTA TILES

East elevation drawing

North elevation drawing

ROUGH TEXTURED STONE CLADDING WOODEN CLADDING/ACP GRAY PAINT

PROJECT :-

DATE:-

PROPOSED RESIDENCE FOR NIKITA MEHTA

11-06-2022

DRAWING:-

EAST SIDE ELEVATION

NORTH:-

N I M I S H

ARCHITECTS

C H O K S I

INTERIOR DESIGNER

GR.FL. ARVIND NIWAS,NEAR FLY OVER ATHWAGATE, SURAT-395001.

PH.# 91-261-2470248, 2471205, FAX # 91-261-2472782 email - office@nimishchoksi.com

Structural elements 3D model

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1.6

Lucknow Hotel

The 5-star hotel project in Lucknow, was completed in 2022. It comprises a total of 5 floors, including a terrace with luxury facilities for guests, a terrace restaurant, and a swimming pool with a bar and gym. My focus was on the internal layouts of hotel rooms, detailing, and terrace floor planning. Through this, I gained valuable insights into luxurious material textures and interior detailing of suites, minibars, and the gym.

Type: Professional (Architectural Designer)| Year: 2021 Location: Lucknow, India | Site area: 20,000 sq.ft

Project brief The terrace floor of the building features a rooftop swimming pool along with other luxurious amenities. The fifth floor below has a stepped slab above, constructed using a composite structure of metal and concrete. I determined the ceiling heights based on site dimensions, ensuring precise coordination with mechanical equipment and structural members to achieve optimal spatial efficiency.

Typical Plan: Hotel Rooms Floor

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Interior Details The interior details of the Suite Room and Double Room encompass all electrical and looping layouts, coordinating HVAC, fire safety, and lighting in the ceiling to create a differentiated ambiance. The planning of each element, such as the sofa, minibar, dressing, luggage space, and powder room, has been thoroughly considered.

Detail Plans: Suit Room The elevation drawings incorporate material details for furniture, the bed back, and the TV wall in both the lounge and bedroom. Elevation measurements ensure the proportion of each element, as well as the height of the ceiling. Additionally, ducting details and crucial information for execution are included.

Detail Elevations: Suit Room

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2.1

A Bioregenrative Neighborhood

This project was an in-depth exploration of site analysis, understanding, and proposal development.

The project began with an urban precedent study in Boston, identifying elements that foster play and examining how and why they create engaging spaces. This initial analysis led to the selection of two major design principles: rhythm and dynamic movement. These principles were then applied to the site at various scales, from macro to micro.

Type: Academic-Studio- Site (Individual Work) | Year: 2023 Location: Quincy, MA | Site area: 4,051,080 sq.ft

Urban Case Study: Charles River Esplanade The Esplanade’s design merges land and water with lagoons, the Memorial Shell, and dynamic access points, creating a visually dramatic, interactive urban space.

Access

Curve

Water Body and Bridge

Site analysis

Views out of site Views within site

Mapping on Site

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Existing Topography sketch

Concept

development

The concept centered on creating interconnected circles around key nodes, carving out circulation paths and positioning residential units for optimal connectivity. Landscaped walkways and public plazas fostered a pedestrian-friendly environment, blending living spaces with communal areas.

Rhythmatic

CONNECTED CIRCLES

Repetition

CIRCULATION

UNITS AROUND CENTER POINTS

To achieve the concept, site interventions were proposed for the existing golf course. Small courses could be developed as illustrated in the sketches, while grounds, water bodies, and bridges could be designed as urban elements, preserving the natural topography.

Intervention Plan

Dynamic

LANDSCAPE AT MAIN POINTS

Central Plaza

Water Body as Plaza

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Final Drawings: Site

11

10 9 15 8

17 12

14 16

14

19 20 7

18 13

14

3 5 2

6

1

4

Master Plan: Site LEGEND 1

AMPHITHEATER

5

RAIN GARDEN

9

SEASONAL PARK

13

FOOD PLAZA

17

SCULPTURE PARK

PARKING

2

FLOWER PARK

6

CHILDREN’S PARK

10

EDIBLE GARDEN

14

18

AMPHI PLAZA

3

THERAPEUTIC GARDEN

7

ZEN GARDEN

11

BIO POND

15

BIRD AND INSECT GARDEN

19

MUSIC PLAZA

BUTTERFLY PARK

8

PAVILION/PLAZA

12

AYURVEDIC GARDEN

16

CENTRAL PLAZA

20 LIBRARY

4

Site Section: Residential Units

Site Section: Library

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Final Drawings: Cluster

C

A Sculpture Park

Musical Plaza Library

C Plan: Library and Residential Cluster

Detail: colonnade space

Detail: Flower garden

Detail: floating bridges

Section: Library

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2.2

Pro-Art Consortium

The Studio 4 project focused on the Pro Art Consortium, a collaboration of seven schools of visual and performing arts. A collective space building was proposed within proximity to these institutions on the empty land parcel at 1000 Boylston. The project progressed through site analysis, program outlining, concept development, precedent study, and a comprehensive proposal. The proposal included detailed drawings and technical aspects such as structural system design, HVAC solutions, sustainable features, and realistic renders.

Type: Academic- Studio 4- Building system (Individual Work) | Year: 2024 Location: Boston, MA | Site area: 48,000 sq.ft

Final Drawings The final drawings showcase the building’s four-level layout, including an accessible terrace garden. Visitors enter a spacious area leading to the art gallery, highlighted by a double-height auditorium as a floating feature. A spiral staircase directs them to the lounge, while the same level houses a cafeteria, open restaurant, and strategically placed studios for functional design.

1. Main Entrance 2. Information Desk 3. Flexible Event space 4. Art gallery 5. Exhibition area 6. Entrance 2 7. Service Staircase 8. Female Restroom 9. Male Restroom 10. Store Room 11. Fire safety Room 12. Mechanical Room 13. Admin staff 14. Admin Office

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Level 1 plan

12 12 10

8

6

5

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3 2

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SECTION AA

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7

1. Break Out space 2. Study Area 3. Flexible Event space Below 4. Dance Studio 5. Exhibition area Below 6. Music Studio 7. Service Staircase 8. Female Restroom 9. Male Restroom 10. Store Room 11. Fire safety Room 12. Mechanical Room 13. Recording Studio 14. Art Studio

2

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Level 2 plan

1. Lounge 2. Back stage area 3. Auditorium 4. Dance Studio Below 5. Cafeteria 6. Outdoor Sitting 7. Service Staircase 8. Female Restroom 9. Male Restroom 10. Store Room 11. Fire safety Room 12. Mechanical Room 13. Bar/Pantry 14. Kitchen

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Level 3 plan

1. Lounge Below 2. Back stage area Below 3. Auditorium 4. Skylight 5. Landscape Roof 6. Outdoor Sitting Below 7. Service Staircase 8. Female Restroom 9. Male Restroom 10. Store Room 11. Fire safety Room 12. Mechanical Room 13. Bar/Pantry Below

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Level 4 plan

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Wall section and detail

IN-SITU CONCRETE ROOF ON ROLLER-DECK METAL PRIMARY TRUSS BEAM

SECONDARY STRUCTURE TRUSS CEILING SUSPENSION CABLE

CAVITY BETWEEN FALSE CEILING AND ROOF AREA ( WILL HAVE MECHANICAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORTING ELEMENTS OF AUDITORIUM)

GYPSUM ACOUSTIC FALSE CEILING BOARD GYPSUM ACOUSTIC FALSE CEILING BOARD ACOUSTIC AND INSULATION BOARD

FABRIC ACOUSTIC PANELS FOR WALL FINISH

STEEL BOX SECTION STRUCTURAL SYSTEM TO SUPPORT SKYLIGHT GLASS

METAL PRIMARY TRUSS BEAM

WOODEN JOIST TO SUPPORT AUDITORIUM SITTING FLOOR WOOD VENEER CLADDING

AVITY BETWEEN ALSE CEILING AND OOF AREA ( WILL AVE MECHANICAL ND TECHNICAL UPPORTING LEMENTS OF UDITORIUM)

ABRIC ACOUSTIC ANELS FOR WALL NISH

CAVITY BETWEEN SITTING FLOOR AND BOTTOM CEILING(WILL SUPPORT ACOUSTIC AND STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS OF AUDITORIUM)

DETAIL A

COLUMN SUPPORTING AUDITORIUM TRUSS

AUDITORIUM WALL SECTION DETAIL NON-BEARING STEEL STRUCTURAL SYSTEM

STEEL BOX SECTION STRUCTURAL SYSTEM TO SUPPORT SKYLIGHT GLASS

ACOUSTIC AND INSULATION BOARD FABRIC ACOUSTIC PANELS FOR WALL FINISH

LAMINATED DOUBLE GLAZED GLASS

SECONDARY STRUCTURE TRUSS

WOOD VENEER CLADDING

ETAL PRIMARY RUSS BEAM

DETAIL A

AVITY BETWEEN SITTING FLOOR AND OTTOM CEILING(WILL SUPPORT COUSTIC AND STRUCTURAL EQUIREMENTS OF AUDITORIUM)

OLUMN SUPPORTING AUDITORIUM RUSS

North Elevation

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LAMINATED DOUBLE GLAZED GLASS

WOOD VENEER CLADDING

LAMINATED DOUBLE GLAZED GLASS

ETAL PRIMARY RUSS BEAM

STEEL BOX SECTION STRUCTURAL SYSTEM TO SUPPORT SKYLIGHT GLASS

Sustainable strategies Numerous sustainable strategies have been proposed, such as high-performance glass for natural light optimization, sustainable materials for reduced environmental impact, green roofs for storm water management, solar panels for renewable energy, and energy-efficient HVAC and lighting systems.

Skylight in Central Double Volume Space

Green Roof

Photo-voltaic Solar Panels on Roof

Sun Direction Optimization

Partial Photo-voltaic Glazing curtain walls

Recycled Sustainable Materials Used in Construction and Interior

Sensor based electrical lighting fixtures

Energy-efficient HVAC systems, lighting, and appliances.

View from boylstan st

Rainwater Collection

View from entrance to flexible event space

Bird Eye view of Building

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Email paulomi.choksi@the-bac.edu