Portfolio 2018 prasad kamte

PRASAD RAMCHANDRA KAMTE ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN PORTFOLIO - 2018

PRASAD RAMCHANDRA KAMTE M.ARCH (UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO) Prasad Ramchandra Kamte is recently graduated from the University of New Mexico. His areas of interest involves design, drawing, buildings, model making, and digital photography.

He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Shivaji University, India. He is a recipient of the following awards, Rank Certificate for successfully achieving the 10th Rank in Final Examination and Excellence in Architectural Thesis in 2012 (thesis topic “Music Academy�) from National Institute of Advanced Studies in Architecture (NIASA, an academic unit of the council of architecture, India).

He transferred to the University of New Mexico in 2016 to pursue his Master of Architecture degree.

Prasad has a professional and technical experience with nationally recognized Architectural firms in India & in the United States, where he has supported senior project architects in designing and planning process.

He has worked with GAP Associates as a Senior Architect for 4 years in India, the experience includes conceptual and detailed planning, site visits, municipal and working drawings, 3D modeling, and project management. Where he expanded his knowledge in the following concentrations; residential and commercial buildings, healthcare, administrative and government buildings, schools, industrial projects as well as landscape and urban design projects.

As a part of an externship with Hybrid Architecture in Seattle, WA in January 2017 where he had the opportunity to experience the development of modular designing and cargotecture.

As part of an internship with Kirkpatrick Associates in Albuquerque, NM in September 2017, where he had the opportunity to develop interior design layouts for the national recognized hotels including Hilton Inn, Holiday Inn, Comfort Inn. He is a registered professional Architect (License No. CA/2012/57247) in India.

He volunteered for US Green Building Conference (USGBC), held in October 2016 in Los Angeles, CA. He has a proficient experience with Architectural BIM software, with an architectural experience of over a decade where he has expanded his knowledge in sustainability, green building & low cost housing design

prasadkamte@gmail.com +1 (361) 396 3133

https://www.linkedin.com/in/prasad-kamte/

inDesign

Lumion 6.0

Revit

BlueBeam Revu

Photoshop

MS Office

Illustrator

Rhino

Grasshopper

3D Max

AutoCAD

SketchUP

Team Work

Organization

VRay

Climate Consultant

Communication

Management

Enscape

Sefaira

01. VALLE DE ORO VISITORS CENTER South Valley, Albuquerque, NM Page 01 - 10

04. BIKE REPAIR SHOP Phoenix, Arizona Page 25 - 28

07. TOWNSHIP - ‘‘ SAPPHIRE PARK ’’ Kolhapur - Maharashtra, India Page 37 - 40

02. U.S. CONSULATE AT NOGALES Nogales - Sonora, Mexico Page 11 - 18

05. VILLA PARADISE

Sangali - Maharashtra, India Page 29 - 32

03. COMMUNITY RESILIENCY CENTER Capilla Peak, Albuquerque, NM Page 19 - 24

06. O2 LEISURE HOMES & RESORT Panhala - Maharashtra, India Page 33 - 36

VALLE DE ORO VISITORS CENTER

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01 I VALLE DE ORO VISITORS CENTER I BIRD SANCTUARY Project : Valle De Oro Visitors Center Category : Recreational Area : Site Area - 570 Acres, Construction Area - 75,750 Sq.ft.

Year : Fall 2018

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ARCH 603-001 I FALL 2018

Location : South Valley, New Mexico Instructor : Prof. Gabriella Gutierrez Fall 2018: University of New Mexico Concept : “An Abstract Symmetry�

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge is located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, in the southern portion of the City of Albuquerque. Plans are now underway to create wildlife habitat on what is currently agricultural land and to develop the site for future visitor access. Valle de Oro offers a unique environmental education & recreation opportunity in a highly populated area while promoting a wildlife conservation message.

SUSTAINABILITY APPROACH

CLIMATIC ANALYSIS

The main vision of this visitors center is to restore native wildlife habitat and the establishment of the Refuge as a community resource. The goal of this initiative is to connect people in urban areas with nature and conservation through environmental education, interpretation and outdoor recreation opportunities. With all its 570 acres acquired, this urban jewel provides a place for people to get outside and truly enjoy nature within their own community.

The planning of the building components is in relation with site climatic wind flow, positioning water body at the south-west direction, so that the cooler winds flow through and then get purified through the vegetation, continuing the flow through wide open corridors with the building. The design philosophy of the building is an inspiration of built and un-built spaces. The scattered planning of the buildings around the site enhances a natural free flowing air movement & proper ventilation throughout the site.

INSPIRATION

After organizing the requirements so well, the project is divided into two buildings, Staff zone (Administration) & Visiting Center building along with a Bird Watching Tower at the top. The two buildings are oriented in such a way that though they are isolated with each other yet connected with trails & passages. The tall Bird Watching Tower offer people the 360 degree view of the site as well as an interesting surroundings, mountains, bosque, river, highways, movements.

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01 I VALLE DE ORO VISITORS CENTER I BIRD SANCTURY AN ABSTRACT SYMMETRY. . . . .

An inspiration, that started with a sketch of geometry of abstract masses bisecting & connecting each other and forming a proper circulation and a relation between interior as well as exterior spaces.

OPPORTUNITIES

VALLE DE ORO REFUGE WILDLIFE CENTER - MASTER PLAN

VALLE DE ORO REFUGE WILDLIFE CENTER - CAMPUS PLAN

MOVEMENT

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SITE AS A MEDIUM BETWEEN NATURE AND OCCUPANT . . .

As the site is surrounded by farms, mountains, Rio Grande river & bosque with different flora and fauna, the basic design concept is to provide natural landscape elements inside the visiting center building.

CONNECTION

SPACE CREATION

FORM DEVELOPMENT

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VALLE DE ORO REFUGE WILDLIFE CENTER - STAFF & ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PLAN

KEY PLAN

SOUTH SIDE ELEVATION

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SECTION AT ‘AA’

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ARCH 603-001 I FALL 2018

KEY PLAN

VALLE DE ORO REFUGE WILDLIFE CENTER - VISITORS CENTER BUILDING PLAN

KEY PLAN

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01 I VALLE DE ORO VISITORS CENTER I BIRD SANCTURY

THIRD FLOOR PLAN WATCH TOWER SECTION

STRUCTURE & BUILDING ENVELOPE SYSTEMS . . .

The entire load of the structure is distributed through columns and beams. The longitudinal ground structure helps for equal load distribution of tower’s dead load through the steel columns placed at 10’6” center to center which also gives strength and stability in case of natural disasters.

KEY PLAN

Structural framing detail view showing framed structure and the connection between R.C.C. Slab & the steel column 07 I Prasad Ramchandra Kamte

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SECTION AT ‘AA’

SOUTH SIDE ELEVATION

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01 I VALLE DE ORO VISITORS CENTER I BIRD SANCTURY An exterior view of an administration building highlights the building material, use of landscaping spaces

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UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ARCH 603-001 I FALL 2018

An exterior view highlighting the visitors center building, bird watching tower, bosque forest and a water body

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U.S. CONSULATE AT NOGALES, MEXICO

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02 I U.S. CONSULATE I OVERSEAS BUILDING OPERATIONS Project : U.S. Consulate at Nogales, Mexico Category : Government, Foreign Ministry Administration Area : Site Area - 58,071 Sq.m. (14.35 Acres), Construction Area - 13,623 Sq.m.

Year : Spring 2017

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ARCH 602-001 I SPRING 2017

Location : Nogales, Sonora, Mexico.

Instructor : Prof. Roger Schluntz Spring 2017: University of New Mexico Concept : “Adapting sustainability�

The project was an analysis of a complicated government building program, understanding of the bye laws, norms, rules and regulations of OBO (overseas building operations), adaptation of sustainability, understanding of city zoning, security parameters & aesthetic importance, strategic planning to design the U.S. Consulate at Nogales, Mexico.

MCAC and SCAC must have separate vehicular access at site perimeter.

MCAC and SCAC must have vehicular connection within compound.

MCAC and CCAC must have distinct and separate entries.

CCAC should maximize visibility from street.

Consular Garden and connection to consulate cannot be interrupted by other compound

The main initial goal was to understand the basic principles of the consulate designing which represents the best of American architecture, design, engineering, and construction functionally and contextually appropriate to the host nation. The second phase was studying the city boundaries, the access points to the site, consideration of the city traffic and transport systems, climatic and topographical conditions of the existing site.

After collecting all the essential research data, the next phase was to organize all the buildings by considering the two access roads from east and west side & three major and independent access points (Main, Service & Consular access) to the main consulate building within the site. The entire campus was a cluster of different buildings like Utility building, Cabana, Marine Security Guards Residency, Chancery, CCAC, SCAC, MCAC, Cafeteria, Parking-Lot Building.

Considering the natural contours on the existing site & a changing slope from east road to the west, I started designing floor plans by studying each and every level. It gave me a freedom of designing courtyard spaces, ramps, streetscapes and landscape spaces inside and around the building. The approach was to design a government building which is functionally simple, spatially flexible, welcoming, representing dignity, stability, innovative, Cost-effective & a sustainable design.

There are only 2 points of access into the site. Small service vehicles can have access from Creta.

SCAC must have access for large service vehicles at West entry (Kalamata) due to unaccessible street conditions at the East entry (Creta).

Maximize buildable area.

Consular campus access control - CCACMain campus access control - MCAC Service campus access control - SCAC

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02 I U.S. CONSULATE I OVERSEAS BUILDING OPERATIONS ZONING POSSIBILITIES OF THE OVERALL CAMPUS

MCAC AT EAST ENTRY / (PARKING UNDERGROUND) / SCAC AT WEST ENTRY CCAC at East Entry - 1

CCAC at East Entry - 2

CCAC at West Entry - 1

The consular campus access highlighting the landscaped terraces, CCAC entrance, maintenance courtyard

CCAC at West Entry - 2

MCAC AT WEST ENTRY / SCAC AT EAST ENTRY*

MCAC AT EAST ENTRY / (PARKING UNDERGROUND) / SCAC AT WEST ENTRY

Consular campus access control Main campus access control Service campus access control Consular garden Main staff parking Service buildings Property line Perimeter wall

The main entrance patio of consular campus, a view represents the relationship between architecture & landscape

A SUSTAINABLE APPROACH FOR A BETTER FUTURE

Hot-Arid Climate

Taking advantage of sun position and wind movement

Sun-path Analysis

Using Obstructions to Control Airflow in a building (deflectors, filters,made by trees, hedges, berms, and different heights with the building).

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AutoCAD + SketchUp + Lumion + Photoshop

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ARCH 602-001 I FALL 2017

AutoCAD + SketchUp + Enscape + Photoshop

1. SERVICE CAMPUS ACCESS CONTROL 2. MAIN CAMPUS ACCESS CONTROL 3. CONSULAR CAMPUS ACCESS CONTROL 4. MAIN CONSULATE BUILDING

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9. MARINE SECURITY GUARDS RESIDENCE 10. RECREATIONAL SPACE FOR MARINE SECURITY GUARD 11. LANDSCAPED GARDEN AREA FOR MARINE GUARD 12. CONSULATE GARDEN & CCAC ENTRANCE FOYER

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13. COURTYARD SPACE FOR MAINTENANCE AND CCAC 14. SPACE LEFT FOR MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SERVICES 15. PARKING LOT BUILDING (STAFF PARKING) 16. OPEN SPACE FOR SECURITY AND TRANSPORT

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An aerial view of the site plan highlights the inter-relationship between the consulate building, CCAC, MCAC, Marine Security guard residence, service shops and utility buidling 14

02 I U.S. CONSULATE I OVERSEAS BUILDING OPERATIONS As the site is located at the city Nogales,Mexico, where climate is quite hot and dry. The orientation of main consulate building & supportive amenities as well as service buildings are designed by considering the wind direction flow.

The water bodies and the buffer zone of landscape and tall tree would minimize the humidity of the building surrounding & serve “evaporative cooling” at the same time in the summer season.

Courtyards would play an essential role & also buttress the term, “close to nature.”

In hot and dry climates, water/ water bodies can be used both for evaporative cooling and to minimize heat gain. By using water bodies and vegetation cool breezes can be directed inside the building. A roof pond minimizes heat gain through the roof. Water bodies can also reduce severity of heat in summer.

Trees can be used to cut off the east and west sun to minimize heat gain. Use of deciduous trees provide comforting shade in summer and shed foliage in winters allowing sun. Plantation vegetation should be done carefully so as to reduce air speed. Trees and vegetation also increase much desired humidity levels.

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An aerial view of the main consulate building highlighting the balance between natural landscape to the architectural spaces

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ARCH 602-001 I FALL 2017

From dark age to the current modern era, an evolution has taken place in art, artisan & architecture. human being is always attracted towards nature; from the hanging gardens of Babylon till the gardens by the bay, we have always been seeking the utopia which will have a modern technology as well as presence of nature in it.

As a designer, the main focus is to create a new style of contemporary, modern as well as “green architecture� in a city which is surrounded with historical & government buildings.

Aluminum panels for external facades, wooden floorings, and exposed brickwork enhance the modern characteristic of building while landscaped park, Open water bodies & courtyards would add flavor in the planning of the consulate building in Nogales.

A view from main campus access entrance

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02 I U.S. CONSULATE I OVERSEAS BUILDING OPERATIONS SECTION ‘AA’

9.00 M. WIDE INTERNAL ROAD

LANDSCAPE GARDEN

MARINE SECURITY GUARD RESIDENCE

CONSULATE BUILDING

RECREATIONAL SPACE

LANDSCAPE GARDEN

SECTION ‘BB’

9.00 M. WIDE INTERNAL ROAD

LANDSCAPE GARDEN

CONSULATE BUILDING

SERVICE ROAD

MARINE SECURITY GUARD RESIDENCE

SWIMMING POOL

LANDSCAPE GARDEN

SECTION ‘CC’

UTILITY / SHOP (SERVICES)

6.00 M. WIDE SERVICE ROAD

LANDSCAPE GARDEN

INTERNAL ROAD 6.00 M. WIDE

MAIN CAMPUS ACCESS & ENTRANCE FOYER

CONSULATE BUILDING

MAINTENANCE BUILDING UNDER RAMPS & STEPS

WALL SECTION SOUTH SIDE ELEVATION

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EAST SIDE ELEVATION

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ARCH 602-001 I FALL 2017

View showing the composition of different floor masses connected by a vertical service area block

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COMMUNITY RESILIENCY CENTER

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03 I BIOMIMICRY I AMMONITE SUTURES Project : Community Resiliency Center Category : Recreational Area : 7500 Sq.Ft. (Built-Up Area) Year : Fall 2016

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ARCH 601-001 I FALL 2016

Location : Capilla Peak, Albuquerque, NM Instructor : Prof. Alexander Webb Fall 2016: University of New Mexico Precedent : “Ammonite Sutures”

METAMORPHOSIS OF AMMONITE SUTURES

The project was an analysis of biological precedent, exploration of biomimicry world and comprehension of the shape, scale, geometry in nature and it’s adaption in architectural spaces. The journey started with the selection of a biological precedent which was Ammonite Sutures. It is interesting how the ammonite sutures form a complex structure inside it and the growth of the organic grow pattern on the outer shell of the sutures.

The initial goal was to study and analyze the structural behavior, the interior space formation of the sutures, the structural behavior and the characteristics of the specimen. Ammonite sutures has an interesting ornamentation on it’s exterior skin which drew my interest and it also looks similar as the tree structure - A stem, branches & leaves.

After the comprehensive research of the precedent, the second phase was to imply the characteristics of the sutures in the architectural program. It’s exterior skin patterns and the curvilinear nature helped me think deeply about the space creation, complexity in structure and aesthetics, balance of internal courtyards with the circulation spaces.

In the third phase, I started working on a functionality of the program, after some iterations and sketches, the initial idea of a Community Resiliency Center was created. Considering the site location, climatic aspects & the topographical analysis a strong “Close to Nature” conceptual theme was evolved.

The main motivation of this studio project was to understand briefly the behavior of the precedent and implement the form, functionality, complexity, durability, sustainability into a modern community center. The high altitude (9301’) was taken into consideration while designing the spaces between the community center hence all the interior spaces get the natural view of the nature. The building is facing south-north so that natural light and ventilation can be achieved in the building.

A view of community center showcasing the balance of built and un-built spaces with a natural landscape

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03 I BIOMIMICRY I AMMONITE SUTURES The planning of this community center is an understanding of the extreme climatic conditions, orientation of the spaces, wide use of courtyards & water bodies, ample circulation space, natural light & ventilation, and complex geometry.

The ground floor starts with a gigantic entrance foyer. This floor has a general office, storage space, conference room, public toilets & lot of courtyards and water bodies which helps to keep building cool in summer and warmer in winter. The second floor is a public zone which consists of presentation & meeting room & a gallery space. Considering the natural beauty of the mountains and the valley the spaces has designed in such a way that they can get the maximum sunlight & a valley view.

Ammonite sutures has an interesting ability to hide inside the shell and protect itself when a predator attacks on it. After noticing this defensive behavior, it made me think strongly about the adaptation of the sliding glass envelopes in Storage,Presentation & meeting, Gallery spaces. This can help to utilize more space when the glass envelope is open & at the time of extreme weather the envelope can be closed to protect the glass and keep the building warmer.

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EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC VIEW

TERRACE FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

FRONT ELEVATION

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03 I BIOMIMICRY I AMMONITE SUTURES Top Left : A physical model demonstrating the relationship between architecture, landscape & the detailing of the revolving glass panels Top Left : A 3-dimensional model, representation of building envelope Bottom : A 3-dimensional model explaining an assembly of structural layers

The main challenge was to create an assembly for a sliding glass envelope. The mechanism behind it is very simple and the cantilever can be maintained because of the vierendeel structural frames & truss. The floor has a 3’0” depth so that the sliding assembly can be fixed in the floor.

All the building load is equally distributed through the beams to the columns & finally transfers to the foundation. This simply supported Structure is an example of fusion of complex architectural geometry as well as the consideration of a structural possibilities. The clear floor hight is 16’0” considering the mechanical and electrical equipments.

The water bodies and internal courtyards play a vital role in evaporative cooling, it helps to provide ample natural light & ventilation inside the building. The external building facade creates an interesting shadows inside the building and in the courtyard spaces.

The building materials are climatically suitable and also provides ample strength to the structure to survive even in extreme climatic conditions.

The main building materials are concrete, glass and steel.

The building has a centralized HVAC system and the revolving glass panels on the south-west side of the building allows maximum natural ventilation inside the building.

These panels help to collect natural air inside the building and the water bodies at the center of the courtyard helps to purify the air and circulate it throughout the building.

Concrete Slab Steel Framing Insulation Mullions Steel Truss

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A balance between Architecture + Landscape

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BIKE REPAIR SHOP, PHOENIX

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04 I BIKE REPAIR SHOP I A NET ZERO ENERGY BUILDING Project : Bike Repair Shop Category : Commercial Area : 500 Sq.Ft. (Built-Up Area) Year : Spring 2017

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ARCH 635-001 I SPRING 2017

Location : Maricopa County, Phoenix, AZ Instructor : Prof. Ane Gonzalez Lara, Arthur McGoey Spring 2017: University of New Mexico Concept : “A Net Zero Energy Research Building”

The primary goal of the project is to create a Net Zero Energy inhabitant space for bike repair & storage. The plan is simple,inviting & serves a good circulation space even in such a small project of 500 sq.ft. The main materials used in for the construction is Glass, Steel & Concrete. An external spider glass facade is facing to the north side, gives an ample daylight & helps to minimize the energy consumption at daytime. Exposed concrete, wooden flooring & use of steel spider joints for glass connections are the key materials.

METAMORPHOSIS OF “CUBE”

The structural load of the building is transfered distributively through the concrete columns which are placed at a regular intervals to bolster the stability & strength of the building. A triangular overhanging slab, A glass cube within a diagonal geometrical concrete envelope,Play of shadow gives a perfect Contemporary Sense to the Bike Shop.

In the charts & graphs presented below, it is clear that the building envelope has a balanced R values for walls, floors & roof.

To achieve Net Zero Energy Building, the main matrices required are,- Wall R Value, Floor R Value, Glazing SHGC, Glazing U Factor, Solar PV, Air Distribution System, Heating Efficiency, Natural Ventilation - Operable Glazing.

Buildings can be ventilated and/or cooled by taking advantage of naturally occurring wind currents.

Intercepting sunlight before it reaches the walls and glazing of a building dramatically reduces the amount of heat entering that building.

A building form with ample surface area exposed to direct sunlight in winter can easily incorporate passive heating systems.

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC VIEW PRESENTING THE BUILDING ENVELOPE COMPONENTS

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04 I BIKE REPAIR SHOP I A NET ZERO ENERGY BUILDING PSYCHOMETRIC CHART

BASELINE INSOLATION - PHOENIX Cumulative Insolation 9/21/2016 - 3/21/2017 29,710,198 BTU 45,761 BTU/ft2

Cumulative Insolation 12/21/2016 - 12/21/2017 62,999,212 BTU 97,034 BTU/ft2

ANNUAL TEMPERATURE RANGES

SHADING INSOLATION - PHOENIX Cummulative Insolation 9/21/2016 - 3/21/2017 113,166 BTU 174 BTU/ft2

IMPORTANT CLIMATIC CHARACTERISTIC OF PHOENIX Phoenix has long, extremely hot summers and short, mild to warm winters. The city is located within the sunniest region in the world. Measuring 3,872 hours of bright sunshine annually & receives the most sunshine of any major city on Earth.

Unlike most desert locations which undergo drastic fluctuations between day & nighttime temperatures, City’s diurnal temperature variation is limited by the urban heat island effect.

ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES Flat roofs work well in hot dry climates (especially if right colored) Provide enough North Glazing to balance daylighting (about 5% of floor area) To facilitate cross ventilation, locate door & window opening on opposite sides of building with larger openings facing upwind if possible. Exterior vertical fins, overhang/fin combinations (egg-crates), awnings and drop-down shades, block the low morning and afternoon sun during warm periods.

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Cummulative Insolation 12/21/2016 - 12/21/2017 388,507 BTU 598 BTU/ft2

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ARCH 602-001 I SPRING 2017

BASELINE DAYLIGHTING - 22ND JUNE 2015 I WITH SHADING PHOENIX, ARIZONA

3D PERSPECTIVE AFTER APPLYING SHADING DEVICES

PHYSICAL MODEL SHOWING THE WALL ASSEMBLY

21ST JUNE 2015 I SUMMER SOLSTICE I 09.00 AM.

21ST JUNE 2015 I SUMMER SOLSTICE I 12.00 PM.

21ST JUNE 2015 I SUMMER SOLSTICE I 03.00 PM.

During the summer, it is clear that the design implementations had a positive outcome. The shading devices, louvers, screening have made a strong impact on daylighting and minimized the overlit conditions of the building envelope to the balanced. It can be clearly see that the all interior spaces have an ample light and the excessive light glare coming from the south-east direction has remarkably minimized after applying shading devices.

DETAIL WALL SECTION

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VILLA PARADISE

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05 I VILLA PARADISE I FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION

Project : Villa Paradise Category : Residential Bungalow Area : 5670 Sq.Ft. (Built-Up Area) Tools : AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, 3D Max, VRay

GAP ASSOCIATES RESIDENTIAL I MAY 2012

Location : Sangali - Maharashtra, India Client : Mr. Siddhartha Gadgil May 2012 - October 2016 Concept : “A Contemporary Triangle”

The process of designing a marvelous and grandeur villa in the city of Sangali, India was a unique experience. As the concept of this villa began with Mr. Siddharth Gadgil, a well reputed jewelry maker (PNG Jewelry) since 18th century in the entire country as well as in USA and UAE, he approached with an exclusive concepts and plethora requirements of a “DREAM HOME”.

The concept was to develop a contemporary style home merged with the essence and influence of nature merged into one. The internal courtyards, terrace gardens, water bodies burnished the concept of “LANDSCAPE INN” giving the connection to nature.

The city of Sangali is well known for its challenging climatic conditions, the city is located in a region with high, low and dry weather. The natural elements were involved in the space making designing process to enhance the cooling system. The “Triangular” wall portrayed the theme of contemporary architecture which became the catalyst between built & unbuilt spaces.

The project give me an insight of how to better utilize space, circulation, theme based architecture. I have always been driven to design contemporary style buildings and with this project I had the opportunity to sketch, design, and develop a 3D model along with close observation of the construction process as a Junior Architect at GAP Associates.

Interior view of Living Room

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Interior view of Living Room

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Interior view of Dining Room

GAP ASSOCIATES RESIDENTIAL I MAY 2012

An exterior view of Villa Paradise

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O2 LEISURE HOMES & RESORT

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06 I O2 LEISURE HOMES & RESORT I A LOW COST HOUSING TOWNSHIP

Project : O2 Leisure Homes & Resort Category : Township Area : 8.46 Hectares Team : Ar. Amar Chougule, Prasad Kamte

GAP ASSOCIATES TOWNSHIP I MARCH 2008

Location : Panhala - Maharashtra, India Client : Mr. Pooja Builders & Developers Year : March 2008 - April 2013 Concept : “A Low Cost Hosuing Township”

Pooja builders & developers was planning to create a township of leisure homes, club house, and resort. “O2”- Oxygen, The project name was derived from the location of the site, as it is located on the mountains of Padawalwadi, with abundance of natural resources and a dense forest, 10 miles away from city Kolhapur.

The site is flourished with natural beauties, lakes & surrounded by a distinct flora & fauna. Pooja builders attempted to create an affordable habitat for an arising city also to serve a fresh “O2” for a middle class people who can afford the houses within a nature.

Being one of the first assignments that I took up as an architect with GAP ASSOCIATES - this has made an impact as the way I perceived the needs of a community & society. As a part of the team I was involved in developing the master plan layered with various built systems. The township was designed by keeping the basic principles of sustainability to serve an affordable homes. To work on the different levels & contours on an initial stage of the zoning and the conceptual planning was a very difficult task.

The township has two different types of housing, Type A and Type B, both housing types have a similar planning strategies – Living room, kitchen, dining, guest bedroom, servant’s room, parking and an internal courtyard on the ground floor and a master bedroom on a second floor which offers a 180 degree view of natural beauty of forest and a valley. The utilization of space, proper zoning, cluster planning enhances the beauty of township.

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TYPE B - ALTERNATIVE

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

SECTION ‘AA’ - TYPE A

SECTION ‘BB’ - TYPE A

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SECTION ‘AA’ - TYPE B

GAP ASSOCIATES TOWNSHIP I MARCH 2008

TYPE A - HOUSING ALTERNATIVE

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TOWNSHIP “SAPPHIRE PARK”

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07 I SAPPHIRE PARK I RESIDENTIAL TOWNSHIP Project : Sapphire Park Category : Residential Area : 7800 Sq.m. (83,982 sq.ft.)

Team : Ar. Amar Chaugule, Ar. Omkar Bhosale, Ar. Prasad Kamte

GAP ASSOCIATES TOWNSHIP I JUNE 2013

Location : Kolhapur - Maharashtra, India Client : Mr. Sankpal Builders & Developers Year : June 2013 - December 2016 Precedent : “A Low Cost Residential Housing”

An exterior view of Club House including swimming pool, gymnasium, playing area

SAPPHIRE PARK changed the architectural definition of city Kolhapur, one of the fastest growing city in Central West India. This project became a landmark as it is located at the outskirt of the city. Far away from the city crowd, 10 minutes drive from an airport and located next to the agricultural farms, this project offers a natural view from every apartment.

The initial goal was to design a low cost residential housing complex which could be affordable for a middle and upper class family units.

Considering the city’s growth and demand for an accommodation this project served a perfect habitat for almost 150+ families. Sapphire Park is has 11 floors and two underground parking floors. Every floor has a combination of 2 bedroom & 3 bedroom apartments, and 14 apartments on each floor. The apartments are lavish and have enough space inside considering an average working Indian family’s needs.

The main building is divided into 4 wings - A, B, C, and D wings, this project serves many amenities such as - an open garden (8000 sq.ft) jogging track, landscaping gardens, swimming pool, gymnasium which enhances the beauty of the project. The narrow site location helped me think deeply about the basic zoning, space creation, aesthetics, balance of internal courtyards with a proper circulation spaces.

Every 2-bedroom units are 890 - 985 Sq.ft. and 3-Bedroom units are 1125 - 1300 Sq.ft. Every apartment has an utility space,2 bathrooms, individuals terrace gardens. As a part of a team, I was involved in a design & planning processing, entire 3D development of the project, site visits, working and municipal drawings.

SITE PLAN PF SAPPHIRE PARK

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07 I SAPPHIRE PARK I RESIDENTIAL TOWNSHIP PROJECT AMENITIES

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AN OPEN GARDEN AREA

SWIMMING POOL 39 I Prasad Ramchandra Kamte

GAP ASSOCIATES TOWNSHIP I JUNE 2013

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ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN PORTFOLIO - 2018