UCL Application Portfolio (MSc. Architectural Computation)

P OUR NAM I SUJEEV

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON . APPLICATION | M.SC. ARCHITECTURAL COMPUTATION

Being an architect gives me the power to make an impact on people’s views, perspectives, emotions and lifestyles through the spaces I design.

I want to experiment new techniques, in order think and produce architecture, streamlining collaboration efforts between designers and clients while unlocking the creative power of computer aided design.

S E L E C T E D P R OJ E C TS

+ Enat Bank Headquarters

+ Vishv Umiya Temple

+ Monaco Pavilion

+ Sharjah Media Center

+ Dharoi Observatory Tower

+ Business Hotel

+ Brief

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ituated between Ras Abebe Aragay and the Sudan Street the project is part of the vibrant financial district, creating high quality workspaces where every floor looks different and can accommodate any kind of space requirements with unparalleled views. The spectacular terrace which is accessible to all visitors is the social heart of the building and is just the topping of the new ENAT headquarters building.

+ SitePlan

Project > Enat Bank Headquarters Status > Competition Design Team > KC Dubai Location > Addis Ababa . Ethiopia Year > 2020

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+ Concept

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Enat Bank was initiated by some of Ethiopia’s leading visionaries and businesswomen. Keeping in mind the founders vision of created a bank that empowers women, the tower tries to translate this idea into the building’s design language.

A strong yet elegant form that portrays the dedication and determination of these women and at the same time keeping the warmth, softness and gentleness of a woman who is a symbolism of motherhood. Her kind and gentle nature is highlighted through the soft and elegant curves along with the twisting form that narrates the empathetic and broad perspective that her eyes alone capture.

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Area Fulfilment

Smooth Edges

Twisting Form

The building has 2 primary entrance to the tower, one for the head office and the other for the business suites and other facilities.

The bank branch entrance is separated from the tower entrance lobby.

The plot is activated at the ground level with separate access to the branch bank and business suites. Careful planning ensures that the amenities can be spilled onto the public space in-front of the building.

Its sculptured and transparent presence opens and connects to the surrounding urban fabric. Metaphorically and factually the concept reveals its inner life. The podium structures are in size responding to the human scale and the contextual surrounding.

The project includes 7 zones carefully distributed to ease the access and improve efficiency. The head office is located at the top to provide the employees with a better view towards the city and have a positive work environment. Staff amenities and shared facilities are located towards the lower levels for easy access. The core has been designed efficiently and will carry all the necessary utilities throughout the building. Despite of having a very dynamic building form, the area of every floor remains nearly identical with an approximate variation of 1m2.

Context Inclusion

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The building is oriented in such a way that takes advantage of the unique placement of the site, by increasing the building frontage.

The form allows the activation of all sides of the podium, increasing both pedestrian and vehicular connectivity with the neighborhood.

The twisting shape of the tower allows unparalleled views from every floors while orientating the building in line with the local context.

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SOCIAL ROOF GARDEN LANDSCAPED ROOF SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE TEMPERATURE IN WARMER MONTHS

LOW-E GLASS ADMITS 35% OF VISIBLE SUNLIGHT BUT REFLECTS 74% OF THE ASSOCIATED HEAT, REDUCING ENERGY USE FOR LIGHTING AND SPACE COOLING

ELLIPTICAL FORM COMPACT LAYOUT OF THE ELLIPTICAL FORM PROVIDES THE SAME AMOUNT OF FLOOR SPACE AS A RECTANGLE WITH 12% LESS FAÇADE, THEREFORE REDUCING ENERGY DEMANDS FOR COOLING.

OPERABLE WINDOWS ALLOW CONTROLLED NATURAL AIR AND MOVEMENT THROUGHOUT THE WORKPLACES, COOLING AND CONNECTION TO THE OUTDOOR

NATURAL LIGHTING FULLY GLAZED AND OPEN SPACE OFFICES TO MINIMIZE THE AMOUNT OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHT AND REDUCE ELECTRICITY COSTS.

WATER-EFFICENCY WATER-EFFICIENT PLUMBING FIXTURE HELP REDUCE WATER USE

BY MORE THAN 44%

MICRO-CLIMATE IMPACT OF VEGETATION ON AIR TEMPERATURE PROPOSING TREES ALONG GROUND FLOOR TO COOLER AREAS IN THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT

WELL CONNECTED CLOSE PROXIMITY - 600 METERS TO MEXICO METRO STATION- PROMOTES USE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION REDUCES CO2 EMISSIONS CAUSED BY INDIVIDUAL TRAFFIC.

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+ Brief

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he Vishv Umiya Foundation project is a temple complex that will house a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Umiya Ma and other facilities that will contribute to the well-being of the Kadva Patidar community. The project aims to form a campus for the Vishv Umiya Foundation, on a land of 64 Acres and is expected to be completed by 2024.

The Umiya Maa Temple will be an abode dedicated to Maa Umiya the Kuldevi of Patidar Samaj. It is the focal point of whole project, envisioned to be an iconic modern representation of a traditional hindu temple. The temple will serve as place for various services, cultural activities along with Social and spiritual gathering. + MasterPlan

Project > Vishv Umiya Temple Status > Under Construction Design Team > KC Dubai Location > Ahmedabad . India Year > Ongoing

The temple according to Vastuvidya (Indian/vedic science of architecture) is the house of God as well as his representation. Since Hindu philosophy views the cosmos to be holonomic and self-similar in nature, temples are designed and constructed as models of the cosmos. A hindu temple is a symmetry-driven structure, with many variations, on a square grid of padas, depicting perfect geometric shapes. The basic plan form also followed the iteration and gradually became more complex from a simple quadrangle or square plan. It follows the repetition in recesses or in projections.

The design of the temple complex varies according to the style of the temple from north India to south India. Keeping in mind the principles of vastu and following fractal and geometrical approach of traditional hindu temples, a base layout is derived. The silhouette of the temple structure is further attained with the aid of a grasshopper script which enables us to explore different possibilities and iterations for the main structure.

In order to strictly follow every sacred rule of temple vastu, the concept of a temple inside a temple is followed, separating the main sanctum sanctorum from the other ancillary amenities. The structure and foundation of the sanctum is completely isolated from the remaining temple and is detached from the floor plate using expansion joints closely following the sanctum walls.

Fractal geometry of hindu temples

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The temple is oriented with an east facing entrance in line with Vastu. There are three proposed entrances designed for 3 occasions according to visitor rush; regular day (low), weekends/busy days (medium) and festivals (high). After offering prayers, visitors are guided to the ground floor through a feature stair.

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All ancillary facilities including the offices, Museum, Satsang halls, library, aquarium and access to the Viewing deck is distributed across the ground floor and basement, separating them from the sacred regions. At the end of the journey, the visitors can exit to the north leading to the bus stops or basement parking

+ Office The administrative office is a building of its own within the temple. the office structure is made of wood, and has its own architectural value.

+ Satsang Hall There are 2 satsang halls in the temple which will be used for speeches or special functions.

+ Office This approach enables to control the HVAC circulation within individual cabins.

+ Museum The museum is a challenging with boxes of exhibition spaces hung from above, with the help of trusses hidden behind the ceiling.

+ Section through Office and Museum

+ Brief

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n line with Expo 2020 Dubai’s theme of ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’, the architecture of the Monaco Pavilion surprises and fascinates. With its pavilion, Monaco uncovers the multi-facets of its country and reflects the countless opportunities that come out of it. It is inspired by a kaleidoscope that incorporates the “Rock” of Monaco and reflects the many facets of the Principality.

Project > Monaco Pavilion Status > Completed Design Team > KC Dubai Location > Ahmedabad . India Year > 2021

+ Concept The overall visitor spaces are spread over 500 square meters.

Out of which 318 square meters are dedicated to pure exhibition space and 85 square meters to entertaining queuing line.

Visitors will enjoy two main exhibition worlds. The first, named “the Garden of Opportunities” showcases projects and high-quality pioneering work, made in Monaco and internationally. It will look like a kaleidoscopic fantasy garden that comes out of one’s imagination. All facilities of the Pavilion are interactive, with diverse Mirror

interfaces that offer multiple forms of engagement to interested and curious visitors.

The second area is a show that reveals the “identity” of Monaco.

A 360-degree immersion that takes the visitor into the history, culture and values of Monaco and its citizens.

Right before entering the pavilion, the visitor will be immersed in the “History of Monaco” thanks to an iconographic frieze recounting the Grimaldi Dynasty.

Kaleidoscope Effect

Multimedia Wall

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The Pavilion is spread over different levels, just like the many streets of Monaco that are full of surprises. It is an invitation to discover, observe and interact with an environment of cultural resources, research and knowhow. To favor an easy access, the public areas are all gathered on the ground floor (exhibition area, souvenir shop, restaurant)

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THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY OF KLING CONSULT AND MUST NOT BE RETAINED, COPIED OR USED WITHOUT THE CONSULTANT'S AUTHORITY. ALL DRAWINGS ARE TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTRHER RELEVANT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE SAME AND OTHER DISCIPLINES. THIS DRAWING IS NOT TO BE SCALED. ONLY WRITTEN DIMENSIONS ARE TO BE FOLLOWED. ANY DISCREPANCY MUST BE ADVISED TO THE ARCHITECT AND THE ENGINEER. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE METRIC UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED. THE WALLS ARE DIMENSIONED TO THE UNFINISHED FACE OF MASONRY OR CONCRETE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. FINAL COORDINATION IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. ANY DISCREPANCY MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER AND MUST BE RESOLVED BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF WORK.

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10708_09_FFG_MonacoPav_Expo2020_DXB

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Client:

MONACO INTER EXPO 7 rue Honoré Labande 98000 Monaco, (MC) Monaco

SEC 2 0201

Tel: +377 9350 8989 contact@mie.mc / www.mie.mc

Project Manager:

FACTS & FICTION Anna-Schneider Steig 2 50678 Cologne, Germany Tel: +49 221 951 5300 / Fax: +49 221 951 5352 info@factsfiction.de / www.factsfiction.de

Design Architect:

OOS AG Hardstrasse 245, CH-8005 Zuerich, Switzerland Tel: +41 435 005 005 / Fax: +971 4 554 0034 info@oos.com / www.oos.com

Local Architect:

BURO KLING 33C1-C6-C8, I-Rise Tower, Barsha Heights P.O. Box 120082, Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 554 0035 / Fax: +971 4 554 0034 info@burokling.com / www.burokling.com

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Climate and design concept work together to create a higher comfort level in the interior of the building. At the same time a low-carbon footprint is ensured though solar panels on the roof structure . The enclosed volumes of the back of house area and the exhibition area help in preventing direct sunlight.

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The arrangement of these building parts is driven by solar studies to minimize the heat gains and maximize ventilation. Moreover, the cooled air extracted from the air-conditioned rooms is used to cool the exhibition spaces providing the visitors with a pleasant interior atmosphere.

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Full-Height Glazing Lightweight Fins Observatory

+ MasterPlan

Glass walk experience

Vertical Wind Turbine

Panoramic Elevators

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he plot is located next to the Dharoi Dam in Gujarat, India, and is a part of a masterplan with the vision of converting the region into a tourist comprehensive destination with unique character.

The proposed development will link the Dharoi region to the larger hinterland through planned unlocking of tourism assets.

Upon completion, it will be the first modern Era Observation Tower in India. The tower is proposed to be 145m tall, featuring an open air deck at a height of 142m, overlooking on to panoramic view of the site.

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Project > Dharoi Dam Observatory Tower Status > Concept Design Team > KC Dubai Location > Rajasthan . India Year > 2021

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Upon arrival at the basement level, visitors are provided various amenities and activities including exhibitions, theater, souvenir shop, cafe and atrium. The central core gives access to a number of elevators providing panoramic views to the surroundings which takes you to the recreational facilities, vertical museums, viewing platforms and finally the observatory.

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VISITOR PARKING (98) EXHIBITION SOUVENIR SHOP

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The tower tries to take advantage of its geographical location which experiences strong winds. Wind is converted to energy through the strategical placement of the vertical wind turbine.

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+ Evolution

+ Brief

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edia Council Club overlooking Al Khan Lagoon, featuring a variety of Media and Leisure Activities. The plot is situated at a prime location, Al Khan is a southern suburb of the city of Sharjah (The Cultural Capial of United Arab Emirates), overlooking Al Khan Lagoon, adjacent to Sharjah Aquarium and Maritime Museum.

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The club is distributed across 3 storeys and include training and conference halls, studios, theater, offices, etc as well as facilities such as gym, cafe, cinema, library and sports activities.

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Project > Sharjah Media Council Club Status > Competition Design Team > KC Dubai Location > Sharjah . UAE Year > 2020

TEXTURE/ IDENTITY

STRONG SYMBOL, AN IMMEDIATE DIALOGUE, A POWERFUL HISTORICAL DIMENSION

+ SitePlan

+ SettingOutPlan

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The design is a careful formation of a building that connects with its history and heritage while embracing its futuristic ambition. A building that blends with its context by combining traditional materials while merging into the creek with its dynamic wave like form.

A grand and pronounced entrance welcomes the public into the grand reception which well connected to all the leisure amenities placed on the ground floor for convenience. Following these are office spaces on placed across the first floor which can be easily accessed by the feature staircase, which is followed by the multipurpose hall, conference hall, live broadcasting studios as well as the gym and salon on the second floor. + Stair Feature

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he proposed design is for a 4 star business hotel to be located in Business Bay, Dubai.

Business Bay will be a new ‘city’ within the city of Dubai and is being built as a commercial, residential and business cluster along a new extension of Dubai Creek extending from Ras Al Khor to Sheikh Zayed Road, Due to its proximity to downtown Dubai, tourists are also expected to check-in to the hotel.

The hotel has a total Built up area of 40,000 sqm and is distributed across 23 floors.

The design is inspired by one of the most beautiful natural phenomena, the sand dunes. Formed by winds that sculpt their spectacular shapes, they provide the needed coastal protection from ocean waves whipped up in storms. The design gives utmost importance to the wind flow and environmental factors.

The building has been oriented and shaped in such a way so that the wind flows in and around it without obstruction while improving energy efficiency and the micro climate.

+ Location

+ Approach

Project > Business Hotel Status > Under Construction Design Team > B.Arch Year 3 Location > Business Bay . Dubai . UAE Year > 2017

Sky Bar & Lounge

Presidential Suites

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The unique shape of the building enables majority of rooms with a view facing the creek. The pool and recreational facilities are on the 19th floor, spilling onto the terrace. In addition to the various specialty restaurants on the third floor, there is a roof top sky bar and lounge. The theater and Ballrooms are placed on a separate block to control traffic and circulation. + 10thFloorPlan

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