Purvi Gargayan- Architectural Portfolio

2024-2025

ARCHITECTURAL

PORTFOLIO

PURVI GARGAYAN

WO RKSA M P LE S

CONTENTS

2024-2025

and Research Center 01 Science an Institutional campus 140 Nathan Straus 02 P.S. High Performance Enclosure System School Restoration 03 Public Revitalizing History Hermitage Retreat 04 The a weekend home

05 Coalesce WTE Facility+ Nantatotrium City 06 Regenerative Housing Transformation | Addition Skin | RE Skin 07 UN Facade System Design

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SCIENCE & RESEARCH CENTER An Institutional Campus

professional work: studio 3087, INDIA responsibilities: DD and CD set Design development, 3D conceptualization, material exploration, and construction drawings

A design competition won by studio 3087, for an institute at Jabalpur, India, a 9.8-acre site, requiring preservation of the existing structure while adding new infrastructure, including studios, classrooms, labs, auditorium, and common amenities, with room for future expansion.

TThe design emphasizes openness and connectivity, utilizing transparent materials and flexible spaces that encourage interaction. The building’s layout promotes a sense of community while accommodating various learning and social activities.

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EXISTING BUILDING

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Legend

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SITE PLAN

AUDITORIUM

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ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

OFFICES

1. Main Entry 2. Auditorium 3. Exhibition Space 4. Amphitheatre 5. Faculty Block 6. Academic Block 7. Open Ground 8. Football ground 9. Cafeteria, Kitchen 10. Indoor Sports 11. Outdoor Sports 12. Swimming Pool 13. Existing School building 14. Parking

ACADEMIC BLOCK FLOOR PLAN

SECTION AA

SECTION BB

WALL SECTION A

WALL SECTION B

P.S. 140 NATHAN STRAUS High Performance Enclosure System

professional work: Nelligan White Architects, NY, USA responsibilities: construction drawings and construction administration

After a thorough analysis to optimize long-term energy cost savings, the design replaces the failing brick masonry façade and outdated single-glazed glass

structure with a high-performance aluminum curtain wall and insulated glass system. This new enclosure enhances thermal performance, significantly re-

ducing heat loss and improving energy efficiency. Advanced moisture control

systems prevent water infiltration, ensuring the longevity of the enclosure. This energy-efficient system fosters a sustainable, cost-effective, and comfortable learning environment for the public school.

New facade consist of a rainscreen panel connected to horizontal rails that are attached to the FRP, protecting from lateral and horizontal loads.

UNITIZED RAINSCREEN SYSTEM

EXISTING WINDOW DAYLIGHT 13.88 SF of daylight per window 13.88 SF x 6 WINDOWS = 83.28 SF of daylight

WEST ELEVATION

PROPOSED WINDOW DAYLIGHT 30.7 SF of daylight per window 30.7 SF x 4 WINDOWS= 122.4 SF of daylightTYPICAL SECTION

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NORTH WALL CURTAIN WALL SECTION

DETAIL A

Mini-split heat-pump with energy recovery ventilation, intake and exhaust through façade.

DISTRIBUTION

VERTICAL UNIT

DATA POWER CONDENSATE

HVAC AT CLASSROOMS HCV PLAN

HEATING AND COOLING VENTILATION UNIT

SECTION AT HCV

PUBLIC SCHOOL RESTORATION Revitalizing History

professional work: Nelligan White Architects, NY, USA responsibilities: construction drawings and construction administration

Public School 84 Queens focused on restoring its historic character while

solving extensive water infiltration issues. Nelligan White revitalize the existing facade by replicating terra cotta details with cast stone replicas and restored

the brickwork. A historically accurate cornice was recreated with glass fiber-reinforced concrete, and the interior was updated with exposed brick to honor

the building’s past. The restoration combined careful preservation with modern infrastructure, integrating contemporary program accommodations and life safety systems to bring new life to this historic structure.

WEST ELEVATION

FACADE REPAIR DETAILS

PROJECT OVERVIEW

KEY PLAN

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DETAIL A

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DETAIL B

DETAIL C

WALL SECTION

MASONRY REPAIR ASSEMBLIES

The HERMITAGE RETREAT A weekend home

professional work: Studio Hu’mane, INDIA responsibilities: DD and CD set Design development, 3D conceptualization, material exploration, and construction drawings

The Hermitage retreat is a compact composition of intricately detailed spatial

experiences, a contemporary interpretation of vernacular domains. The site has a panoramic views of the city and mountains

The house design harmonizes with its natural surroundings, maximizing city

views and the landscape. By utilizing the sloping terrain, it creates a seamless connection with the environment, enhancing the overall spatial experience.

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Legend 1. Entry Gate 2. Drive way 3. Parking 4. Garden 5. Foyer Space 6. Living Room 7. Bedroom 8. Bathroom 9. Deck 10. Kitchen 11. Servant Room 12. Kitchen Garden

SITE PLAN

The design features a linear plan with dynamic form, based on the concept of parallel walls housing functional

spaces between them. These walls cut across the site’s slopes, aligning the house east-west to offer panoramic views of the city and valley.

SITE MODEL IN BALSA WOOD

NORTH ELEVATION

STONE BAND ELEVATION

PROJECT OVERVIEW

EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ EQ FORM FINISH RCC SPOUT

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100MM DIA DOWN TAKE PVC PIPE 3 NOS CONCEALED IN WALL

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WINDOW FRAME FORM FINISH WINDOW FRAME 100 50

BRICK WALL 15MM THK PLASTER

Section

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STONE WALL

10MM THK POP

KITCHEN

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12MM GROOVE

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FORM FINISH RCC SPOUT

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PORCH

ENTRANCE 100 PORCH

Elevation

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100MM THK PCC

TERRACE +100.025 [MADEUP GROUND LVL] 10MM THK POP

450MM THK STONE WALL

Wall Section

12MM GROOVE

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10MM THK POP

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100MM DIA PVC PIPE SLEEVE 3 NOS

FORM FINISH WINDOW FRAME

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FORM FINISH RCC SPOUT 100MM DIA DOWN TAKE PVC PIPE 3 NOS CONCEALED IN WALL 65

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Plan Kitchen Details DETAILS

FORM FINISH WINDOW FRAME

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Wall Section

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Plan OpeningDetails

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COALESCE

Waste to Energy +Recycling Plant+ Nantatorium ARCH 704 Design 4: INTEGRATED STUDIO Professor: Stephanie Bayard Partnered Project Exhibition: Wast(ED): Living with Waste conducted by AIA Software: Rhino, Twin Motion, Photoshop

The city that never sleeps has a bigger problem than the flashing lights and noisy streets- it’s all of the trash that’s left to sit out on the sidewalks. New Yorkers produce 26,000 tons of garbage each day, 80% of which goes either to the Fresh Kills landfill or to out-of-state dumps. Eventually destroying a lot of our natural environment and compromising the air quality and health in nearby community.

The idea is to draw in the local community members to learn about the effects of trash disposal. To build a connection between the waste and the other programs. Hence, a programme to design waste to energy recycling plant with natatorium speculates the opportunities to blur the boundaries between various stages of industrial process of the factory.

The depressions are highly inspired by the contextual residential blocks while the scale of the massing is industrial, keeping in mind the functionality of the machinery. Interior follows the similar architectural language to carve the spaces that allows the users to experience different scale and volumes.

SITE PLAN

Site: Bronx, University Heights Area: 162,200 Sqft Lot Frontage: 742.17 ft Lot Depth: 267 ft FAR: 2.0

CONCEPTUAL

SITE MODEL

The formal language of the project involves the Natatorium’s activities spread across, with the goal of providing visitors with an insight into the ongoing industrial processes of WTE and recycling units that are occurring concurrently.

WTE PLANT

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

NATATORIUM

CIRCULATION

1. Tipping Hall (WTE) 2. Trash Collector 3. Central Air Conditioning Room 4. Incinerator 5. Gas Scrubber Reactor 6. Chimney Stack Exhaust 7. Tipping Hall (Recycling Plant) 8. Sorting Area 9. Baling Area

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

1. Reception & Waiting 2. Admin Office 3. Trash Collector (WTE) 4. Incinerator 5. Electrostatic Precipitator 6. Gas Scrubber below 7. Bridge connecting 8. InformationRoom 9. Sauna

1. Fitness Centre 2. Green House 3. Thermal Bath 4. Swimming Pool 5. Changing Rooms 6. Recreational Pool

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

THIRD FLOOR PLAN

REGENERATIVE CITY

Pandemic disrupt everything. Regenerative City presents an approach that allows urban residents to live, work and enjoy in the same premises.

ARCH 703 Design 3: URBAN QUALITIES & MATERIALITIES Professor: James Garrison Partnered project Software: Rhino, Revit, V-ray, Photoshop

The design studio focus on contemporary aspects of architectural urbanity. Designing from the outside in, issues such as mixed land use, composite building use, transportation, and environment will be coordinated through the specificities of a building enclosure and site. The studio seeks to explore both organizational and spatial ideas for individual apartment units, configuration, and vertical/horizontal circulation of building sections as well as overall formal ideas.

Housing: Transformation | Addition | Interaction

Bridge connectiing two towers

Amphitheater

Office space Additional core

Central existing core

The goal is to preserve the original structure and iconic red brick facade, a longstanding feature of low cost housing in New York, while rehabilitating the building and enhancing its functionality and aesthetic appeal.

Original Farragut Housing

Enlarge openings.

GF opened up & added structure

Additional floors

Create double or triple height spaces

SECTIONAL ELEVATION

BALCONIES

GREEN SPACE

GREEN SPACE

SINGLE STORY APARTMENT

2-STORY APARTMENT

Add Units and amenities

VERTICAL EXPANSION TO MEET THE CURRENT DEMAND

Original Plan

Tapered Plates

Enlarged openings.

Core relocation

New structure to support the additional floors above

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The site master plan is designed to foster a regenerative and unified community, incorporating existing pathways to ensure seamless integration with the environment. By expanding the original Farragut housing site, it introduces new elements including green spaces, an amphitheater, a market area, maker spaces, and plazas. These outdoor spaces are strategically planned to promote social engagement and enhance community cohesion.

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Farragut Houses Site: Brooklyn, NYC Public Housing SITE PLAN

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1. Entry Points 2. Connected Pathways 3. Main office, Lounge 4. Amphitheater Community Garden 5. Daycare Co-working space 6. Farragut shops 7. Library 8. Zen garden 9. Swimming Pool, Sauna 10. Makers Space 11. Cafe, movie room 12. Workshop- Fabrication

To address increased population density, carbon sequestration systems and green roofs were integrated to ensure sustainability and enhance residents’ well-being through biophilic design.

RESIDENTIAL TOWER SECTION

REGENERATIVE CITY

UN SKIN | RE SKIN Façade System Design

ARCH 713C Mediums 3: COMMUNICATIONS Professor: Robert Cervellione/ Anthony Samaha software: Rhino, grasshopper, After Effect, Enscape

Architecture has consistently relied on the ability to translate complex ideas and design intent into a comprehensible and precise set of instruction. This course explores the ways in which computation can be used to create, access, share, and manipulate information across various computation systems.

SOM’S Lever House building reskinned to explore the use of technology to deploy facade operations and analysis. This dynamic and interactive facade explores the boundary between digital art and architecture.The idea is to create a display by taking individual pieces and tilting them, rotating them, or opening and closing them to create a stunning reflection.

CONCEPTUAL- Glide Reflection Tessellation

DESIGN DERIVATION- ORIGAMI

Performance:

Material:

1.) Active Solar Shading System 2.) Integrating Photovoltaic moveable modules which generates electricity.

3.) Illuminating Facade

Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels use crystalline silicon wafers, which is then connected to a Steel Frame and a Cable net through actuator which connects to the Aluminium frame.

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Metal structure for rod- net Metal Frame

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PV Panel

Glass Panel Actuator Rod- net structure PV PANEL ATTACHED TO METAL FRAMING

UNIT VARIATION

Existing Slab False Ceiling

Type-I 3’6” x 3’0” PV Panel Aluminium Frame Type-II 3’6” x 3’0” PV Panel Actuator Rod -net Structure Cut in Panel for light fixture Type-III 3’6” x 3’0” PV Panel Type-IV 3’6” x 3’0” PV Panel MODULE DETAIL

FACADE SECTION

SOLAR STUDY

EXISTING FACADE

ILLUMINATING FACADE

PROPOSED FACADE

SOLAR MAPPING

LEVER HOUSE BUILDING - PROPOSED FACADE