Portfolio by Prasanjeet Biswas

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

prasanjeet BISWAS SELECTED WORKS

Contents Academic Work 1. Study of shop houses at joo-chiat, Singapore. 2. Study of Bangkok and its urban periphery. 3. Medical kiosk 4. Redesigning of HDB. 5. Study of bangalore and its system. 6. Indian institute of management. Professional Work 7. Farmhouse at Panipat, India 8. Office for Mirage Stone, Vaishali, India 9. Proposed redevelopment of local shopping centre at GK-2, India 10. Tangier city port, Morocco 11. Comme10rce Park Gurgaon, India 12.Ireo rise, Mohali, India

RESILIENT MICROCOSM Singapore. A c a d e m i c Wo r k - 2 0 1 6

Learning through Shophouses in Joo Chiat

ASPHALT MAP

TREE COVERAGE

MOBILITY

PUBLIC SPACE

CONSERVATION AREAS

PARKING

Traffic Analysis

ECONOMY | Activity mapping of various businesses

STRATEGY PEDESTRIANIZATION

Joo Chiat Street View

Improving the urban quality and walkability by prioritizing slow mobility. GENTRIFICATION

EVOLUTION OF SHOPHOUSES

To prevent gentrification by developing rent control policies thereby ensuring affordabilityfor the existing local businesses. DENSIFICATION

PROPOSED SYSTEM PLAN

Intensifying the landed housing there by complementing with the Singaporeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development plan of 2030.

Central area 1830s

DIVERSITY Controlling license to prevent homogenous business development. Central area 1900s

Central area and seconday settlements 1930s

Past Shophouses

Present Shophouses

Morning Activities (9am)

Evening Activities (6pm)

DETAILED STREET PLAN

STUDY OF BANGKOK AND ITS URBAN PERIPHERY

ROAD NETWORK

FLOW OF MOVEMENT URBAN HEAT ISLAND

HIERARCHY OF BLUE

NOLLI

ASPHALT

BUILDING PROGRAM

B a n g k o k , Th a i l a n d A c a d e m i c Wo r k - 2 0 1 7

1994

BLUE NETWORK

GREEN NETWORK

1970

FLOOD RISK

LOW-LYING WETLAND

PRESENT

CARPARK BELOW HIGHWAY

PUBLIC SPACE - TEMPLE PROMENADE

ENERGY DISTRIBUTION

GREEN SPACE PER CAPITA

HYDROLOGY

HIERARCHY OF GREEN

372 KM RIVER

1000 CANALS

EDGE CONDITION

3 SQ.M.

BLOCK

GREEN SPACE

MEGA BLOCK

SITE SECTION

EDGE CONDITION

TRAVEL TIME Reduction of travel time by 7

WETLAND MACHINE

ENERGY

ACCESS TO PUBLIC SPACE

PUBLIC SPACE

WALKABILITY

REGENERATIVE LANDSCAPE

TRANSFORMATIVE LANDSCAPE

URBAN GUIDELINES

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

ACCESS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT

MOBILITY

STRATEGIES

Total Consumption- 20.8 Gwh/yr.

BEFORE

AFTER GREEN EDGE MARSH

min. RECREATIONAL CIRCUIT

WETLANDS

URBAN AREA REORGANISED

CYPERUS PAPYRUS

ORGANIC AGRICULTURE

MEDICAL KIOSK

To a Pa y o h , S i n g a p o r e . A c a d e m i c Wo r k - 2 0 1 7 ( c o m p e t i t i o n ) The design proposal is to create a health kiosk, a step-down care facility that allow patients to access to outpatient rehabilitation treatments within their neighbourhood.

THE HEALING TREE

CONTEXT

By raising the capabilities of outpatient health services through these satellite kiosks, it aims to help to discharge patients to more appropriate sites and avoid over-burden on the hospital facilities.

DRONE

KIOSK WHEN ITS CLOSED

PLAN @ 900 MM LVL.

CONNECTIVITY

APPROACH

ROOF PLAN

CAROUSEL SYSTEM

SECTION AA’

STYKU

BIOACOUSTIC

SECTION CC’

KIOSK

SECTION BB’

CIRCULATION ANALYSIS

SITE PLAN

SITE ELEVATION

VIEW OF KIOSK

Singapore. A c a d e m i c Wo r k - 2 0 1 6 .

ENERGY SELF- SUFFICIENCY 81 %

POPULATION | 5,400 pax NO. OF UNITS | 1,800 NO. OF FLOORS | 50

LEGEND

1. Hot water storge tank. 2. Solar Panel 3. Electrical room 4. Water supply from PUB. 5. Hot water supply to HDB. 6. Electrical supply to common areas. 7. Recirculation line 8. Main electrical room

BIODIVERSITY

PINNACLE

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

SYSTEMS

ENERGY

PUBLIC SPACE

CAPACITY OF ROOFTOP PV | 0.9 MW ENERGY GENERATED FROM SOLAR ON ROOFTOP | 1194 MWh/yr.

WATER SELF- SUFFICIENCY 104 % ( NON-PORTABLE )

TOTAL WATER CONSUMPTION | 340 ML/yr.

PROPOSED DNA

1. Grey water 2. Pre treatment 3. Wetland 4. Treated water tank 5. Flushing water line 6. Rainwater downtake 7. Sedimentation tank 8. Rainwater storage 9. Portable water supply

PLANTS AND SPECIES

BIODIVERSITY

PUBLIC SPACE

DNA SYSTEM PLOT RATIO | 0.6 SYSTEM TO CFA RATIO | 0.03 CFA | 506,771 SQ.M. BUILDING ENVELOP AREA | 145,950 SQ.M.

HYDROLOGY

LEGEND

SYSTEM INTEGRATION DIAGRAM

NOLLI

GREEN NETWORK

EXISTING DNA

FOOD

SITE PLAN

PUBLIC SPACE

FOOD SELF SUFFICIENCY 17.7%

STUDY OF BANGALORE CITY AND ITS SYSTEMS

URBAN GROWTH - CITY AS ORGANISM

MOBILITY NETWORK

POPULATION DENSITY

Ka r n a t a k a , I n d i a . A c a d e m i c Wo r k - 2 0 1 6 .

1973

ENERGY 16 kWh/sq.m.

159 kWh /sq.m.

42 kWh/sq.m.

1356 kWh /sq.m.

1992 SUBSTATIONS ENERGY 2,300 MEGAWATT ENERGY CONSUMPTION/DAY

SOCIAL SPACE 6.8 SQ.M. OPEN SPACE PER CAPITA.

2002

HYDROLOGY 17 OUT OF 80 EXISTING LAKES ARE NON-POLLUTED

ENERGY SYSTEM WITH USAGE PATTERN BIODIVERSITY + HABITATS 56 SPECIES FLOWERING TREES 52 SPECIES BIRDS 153 SPECIES BUTTERFLIES FOOD + NUTRIENTS US $ 1.3 PER CAPITA EXPENDITURE ON FOOD/DAY KARNATAKA

2010

FOOD FLOW

SOCIAL SPACES AND HYDROLOGY

FABRIC OF SOCIAL SPACES IN (10 X 10) KM.

SERVICES NETWORK IN (10 X 10) KM.

STORM WATER NETWORK IN (10 X 10) KM.

HEIRARCHY OF GREEN IN THE CITY

HEIRARCHY OF GREEN IN (3 X 3) KM.

MOVEMENT OF BUTTERFLIES IN (3 X 3) KM.

BIODIVERSITY AND FOOD + NUTRIENTS

CITY NETWORK OF PUBLIC SPACES

HEIRARCHY OF GREEN IN (10 X 10) KM.

MOVEMENT OF BIRDS IN (10 X 10) KM.

CITY NETWORK OF RIVERS AND LAKES

9.5 MILLION POPULATION 14,78,500 TOTAL TREES

1 TREE / 7 PERSON (EXISTING SITUATION) 8TREE / 7 PERSON (IDEAL SITUATION)

SCHEMATIC SECTION

TYPE 1 - MARKET AND RELIGIOUS SPACES

TYPE 3- PEDESTRANIZED URBANE STREETS

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT(IIM)

Undergraduate Thesis Project. 2011

INSTITUTE Institute is a place where the students come from their native and make their own domain. An institute has been compared to a city on a small scale. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The challenge is to understand and analyze the life of the students in an institute from the personal to communal space and also the relationship of interior space with person in daily activities and give the flexibility according to the users. To aim is to develop an architectural design using form and material that is climatically viable and its character is harmonious to its surroundings. The planning has been done in such a way that the proximity of different user group like : Administration block is placed near entrance. Library, computer lab blocks sits between classroom and hostels . Faculty rooms are planned near staff quarters . Auditorium, seminar room is kept opposite to admin with separate entry and parking facilities. The classroom block forms the centre core which is connected by all the activities in the centre. Apart from that a central courtyard has been created for various social and communal activities.

PROPOSED SITE The site is located in kundeshwari 5km form kashipur,Uttarakhand. It is well connected by roadways, railways and one hour journey from nearest airport. Traffic and pollution is less near site because of its location, outside main city ,traffic and pollution is comparatively less. Natural vegetation is abundant .Site is relatively flat land of approx. 200 acres. The project scope is limited overall master planning with main focus on academic block detailed design. From the beginning sustainability approach has been a central focus of the project. Measures like maximum use of daylight, louvers to cut harsh direct sunlight, natural cross ventilation, locally available ecofriendly materials, green roof as thermal mass became guiding factor of the design . Parking facilities has been planned at all key locations.

SCHEMATIC SECTION

SITE PLAN ZONING

SITE PLANNING

VIEW OF CLASSROOM BLOCK

A large central courtyard aids passive cooling and promotes interaction, whereas a porous skin protects the building from the southern sun. The learning area is centered around the academic quadrangle which is composed of classrooms, faculty rooms and movement areas. A major visual concern of the project was the integration of the geometric â&#x20AC;&#x153;constructionâ&#x20AC;? ensemble into vast angular geometry. The movement corridor along the auspicious north-south axis. A number of connecting devices like ramps, seating, plazas, sunken courts, water bodies and sculptural courts like steps are drawn from Traditional Indian settings and encourage informal meetings and interaction.

FARMHOUSE AT PANIPAT Pa n i p a t, I n d i a . P r o f e s s i o n a l Wo r k - 2 0 1 5 - 1 6 . Site area : 6350 sqm. Built area : 1400 sqm Status : Under Construction. The design is a clean composition of courtyards and slits with proper vastu guidelines. Thus, the concept from its initial stages ensured that the innermost spaces remain flooded with fresh air and natural light. All spaces have access to the courtyards which open into the garden and fronted by a long cantilever block.

There is a hierarchy of space as one moves from the more public section of the house to the private back portions. Yet, the back portions, by design, still manage to retain the essence of an external facade flanking an open space, by virtue of enabling, decks sit-outs and conversations with the courtyard.

SECTION THROUGH KITCHEN AND FAMILY ROOM

SITE PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SECTION- H Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

SECTION THROUGH STAIRCASE BLOCK

SITE PICTURES

OFFICE FOR MIRAGE STONE Delhi, India. P r o f e s s i o n a l Wo r k - 2 0 1 6 . Site area : 17100 sqft. Built area : 8200 sqft Status : Under Construction. The main concept was to give a character to existing stone shed and convert it into a high end stone gallery without disturbing the existing structure as per client brief. The facade and office block has been planned in such a way that it gives a skin to the existing store house and office blocks fits in such a way that it creates an envelope along two of its sides. The planning has been done considering vastu guidelines. The plan is linear and each space is well connected by various courtyards, overlooking balconies , double and triple height spaces. The external skin of the building is exposed concrete with recessed front facade as dry stone cladding.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

VIEW FROM ENTRANCE

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

ATRIUM AND LOBBY VIEWS

PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL SHOPPING CENTRE AT GK II P r o f e s s i o n a l Wo r k 2 0 1 5

Built area : 3707392 Sq ft. My Role : I was a part of urban design team to do the analysis of existing site condition and developed the proposal for park-1. The Master Plan for the residential colony of Greater Kailash II was developed by DLF in the fifties on a site adjoining the Jahanpanah City Forest.

LOCATION PLAN

SITE SLOPES

ON STREET PARKING DENSITY

The shopping centre was planned in the form of two U shapes, laid around two rectangular parks. The plots front on to a 30 ft access road with a 30 ft service road at the back. The upper floors originally proposed as residences have largely been converted to commercial and office space, in some cases extending two to three floors above the shops. Basements have also been added in a number of plots. With the generally chaotic parking conditions and degrading of environmental conditions the situation is now ready for a complete overhaul and upgrading of the entire shopping complex.

VARIOUS CONDITION OF PRESENT OFFICE/COMMERCIAL AREA

GK-2 M BLOCK MARKET EXISTING TRAFFIC CIRCULATION

GK-2 M BLOCK MARKET PROPOSED TRAFFIC CIRCULATION PLAN

SCHEMATIC SECTION SHOWING THE DEVELOPMENT OF BOTH THE PARKS

After a careful survey of the whole area it was found that it was best to locate the entrance to the car parking structure on the higher rear side of the market. Because of the raised level here it is possible to arrange for three levels of car parking without having to resort to deep excavation. One level of parking is accessed directly at grade, with the next level of parking designated as lower ground level, being at the same level as the middle row of shops. There is one additional parking floor below this, which involves excavation of only one level below this central grade â&#x20AC;&#x201C; making it fairly economical to build. Further, care has been taken to preserve all the existing mature trees, which are generally located along the outer edges of the two parks. Along with the proposed new parking structures it is intended to develop some additional shops and commercial space, which will help to further revitalize the shopping centre, and also generate additional revenue. The roof terraces have been designed to provide easy and direct access to shoppers, as well as to residents of the surrounding areas. Provision is being made to cater to a large variety of different use, which would include, promotional events, an amphitheater for performances, as well as space for general get together.

GK-2 M BLOCK MARKET PROPOSED PLAN

TANGIER CITY PORT Ta n g i e r, Mo r o c c o . P r o f e s s i o n a l Wo r k - 2 0 1 5 . Total Development area (plot1+2+3): 2280,294 sq.m Non Developaable area - 57,903 sq.m Status : Under Construction. My Role : My role was to do the layout of phase-1A master plan and to detail out the service apartments, offices, basements and massing of the initial sketch.

SITE PICTURE

The site has a dynamic location on the existing waterfront of tangier, located at the base of medina it is adjacent to a Functioning ferry terminal ensuring arrivals to the project site from Spain and other Mediterranean countries. The site has been planned as a significant mixed use development. The upgraded and expanded port facilities has been strategically located to cause minimal disturbance to the project and provide a steady stream of visitors and staff from the port . Subsequent to significant planned upgrades. The avenue Mohammed VI highway shall provide convenient and efficient access to the project from neighborhood in the old city as well as from newer tangier.

MASTER PLAN

INITIAL SKETCHES

MASSING STUDY The view corridors from the sites of historic and cultural value within the old city offer a very unique opportunity for the various components of the project to be strategically located for maximum visual benefit. Opening up of these corridors as they are translated to the urban ground plane will create dynamic opportunities.

LAND USE PLAN

The master plan has been developed considering site context and climate which also has the flexibility to accomodate extensions to satisfy future market demands.

LAND USE PLAN

CIRCULATION PLAN

SCHEMATIC SECTION

PARKING PLAN

TYPICAL SERVICE APARTMENT UNITS

PHASING STRATEGY

1 BEDROOM UNITS

2 BEDROOM UNITS

3 BEDROOM UNITS

TYPICAL APARTMENT UNITS

1 BEDROOM UNITS

2 BEDROOM UNITS

OPEN SPACES

3 BEDROOM UNITS

VIEW FROM THE SEA

COMMERCE PARK

P r o f e s s i o n a l Wo r k 2 0 1 3 - O n g o i n g

Site area : 5.65 Acre. Built area :56,247 sqm Status : Under Construction. IT Part permissible far achieved far (2.5) on 96%of site area 96% of site area - 21950 sqm 54,875 sqm Retail part (1.5) on 4% of site area 4% of site area - 915 sqm 1,372 sqm My Role : I was the Lead Architect in Design Development, Preparation of Statutory , working Drawings & Over all Co-ordination. The Site is located in Gurgaon, Haryana. The building is spread out as a podium for Ground and first floor level, whereas it bifurcates into two towers- namely north and south tower from second floor onwards. First basement is being developed as a lower ground floor with natural light wells and club house and lower basements have a lesser height and are being used for parking and MEP services only. In addition, the project is being developed as a leed rated building, making it an elusive product at par with all the requisite global standards Designed to international standards green building standards high performance glazing and environmental control systems, recycled water management systems, air quality and quantity standards Building Envelope The aim is to develop an intelligent design for the envelope which, in addition to possessing transparency,also works as an active filter in the interface with the outside environment.

DESIGN STRATEGY • An external skin, as transparent as possible, to maximize day lighting, as well as panoramic views. • Optimization of natural day lighting, given the depth of the typical floor. • Innovative and efficient design distinguished from the context • High profile of architectural identity. • Design responsive to site conditions and climate. • Low embodied energy in construction • Avoiding constraints in terms of manufacturability and constructability. • Ease of access to assure maintenance and replacements of all components.

A fusion of organic and digital forms representing the nature economic growth of the city in the form of a icon. SITE PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

SECTION THROUGH SWIMMING POOL

GROUP HOUSING Mo h a l i ,C h a n d i g a r h , I n d i a . P r o f e s s i o n a l Wo r k . 2 0 1 1 - 1 5 . Site area : 7.54 Acre. Built area : 8.8 Lakh Sq. Ft Status : Under Construction. My Role : I worked as a Second Lead Architect for Over all Co-ordination, Preparation of working Drawings, and execution for this project. The Site is located in Mohalli, Chandigarh. This housing comprises of 449 dwelling units varying from one BHK to 3 BHK. Being developed for Middle Income group people, this campus has all the amenities required for a standard Indian family. The Architecture has been kept simple with emphasis on the planning of the dwelling units. Mainly comprises of two types of block- One going up to G+7 Floor and another till G+3. The Entrance to campus is through sector road. and the two Mid rise blocks are strategically places to emphasis the entry.

SITE PLAN

PART PLAN

initial study blocking

TYPICAL SITE SECTION

There are all together 7 block in the site which comprises of 3 mid rise blocks and rest 4 low rise blocks. The site has a complete basement which is artificially ventilated for parking and services area. This has a veriety of unit plans varing from One BHK to 3Bhk units, which when added toghether alocng with the core(vertical circulation) to form each block. This setup gave enough flexibility for designing each block.

Cluster typical plan of Mid Rise Block

view of landscape cetral area

Cluster typical plan of Low Rise low rise entry lobby detail

top floor balcony detail

typical core section for low rise block

Construction Pictures

VIEW

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