PORTFOLIO
Architecture
Ritu Singh Rajbhandari
RITU SINGH RAJBHANDARI
Address:
Golmadhi, Bhaktapur
Skills:
“A freshly graduated architect eager to expand the horizon of knowledge that I have gained academically as well as professionally, in a creative and enthusiastic environment with much inspiring mentors and colleagues.
Willing to fing the way through architecture under the directions of your team.”
Education:
2022 Internship at Square Unit Designs Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu (6 months)
2017-2023 Khwopa Engineering College, Bhaktapur
2015-2017 Greenland International College, Biratnagar
2015 Baljagriti English Secondary Boarding Scool, Hetauda
Participation:
2019 Workshop on “Waste to Resource” with Team Supertecture
2019 Volunteer at “National Architecture Conference, SONA”
2019 Sony Photography workshop
Contact:
9840173966
rajbhandariritu24@gmail.com
Language:
Nepali
English
Hobbies:
Painting
Reading/ Writing
Photography
Travelling
Academic
Internship
Freelance
CONTENT
1. Architect’s Studio
2. Residence design
3. Reimagining Hanuman Ghat (Urban Crematorium)
4. Dadhikot Residence
5. Momo Majja
6. Hotel Gathhaghar
1. Architect’s Studio
Area: 180 sqm
The idea is to make vertical exploration, a multi-level programme that would fulfill the requirements of a burgeoning practice. the spatial programme started with designating levels to different uses, which were eventually dovetailed into a plan. the idea of constriction and liberation is another attempt atexploiting the vertical axis to the maximum. the vision is for a workspace surrounded by
The visitor first enters unbounded reception and experiences the pleasure of an unstuffy sitting space.
A series of steps leads to working and model making space. Confined principal’s room and meeting room yield at this level. The working space proceeds to upper level which in turn, leads to exposed platform with kitchen. The internal treatment is stered clear of heavy visual paritioning and relies on specified purpose to define different areas. Sunlight is integrated creating slit like structures which also exaggerates the linearity of design.
3. Reimagining Hanuman Ghat (Urban Crematorium)
As humans, we all share death as a universal destination, which confronts us with our mortality and prompts us to seek acceptance and understanding. In this regard, the rituals and spaces associated with death hold profound significance. One such space is the crematory, an establishment or structure where the bodies of the deceased are cremated.
Why:
A funerary building has to be the least visited typology of buildings as a funeral does not come up often in a family. And these spaces will never be appealing to visit or experience. But it does not mean that the places have to be rejected or isolated. The places of cremation have been facing the negative responses and negligence. We seem to have failed to address its architecture and sentiments regarding so. Thus the proposal can provide an opportunity for a dedicated space of this typology that is woven into the city’s urban fabric and also co-exists with the socio-cultural dimension.
Design Approach:
“Architectural response to the funerary ritual space addressing the needs of demographic changes, environmental impacts and associated emotions”
SITE LOCATION: Hanuman Ghat, Bhaktapur
SITE AREA: 13161 sqm
TOTAL BUILT UP AREA: 2778 sqm
1. Entry/Exit
2. Administration & Hospice
3. Prayer hall
4. Modified cremation facility
5. Water body
6. Ritual yard
7. Pati
8. Waiting area
9. Shower/Changing
10. Ghat cremation
11. Brahmanaal
12. Electric crematorium & Organ donation
13. Digu Dyo
14. Garden of Acceptance
15. Graveyard
16. Pavilion
17. Cafeteria
18. Parking
19. Kriyaputri Bhawan
20. Temple
21. Existing Sattal
22. Bridge
23. Existing temple complex
4. Dadhikot Residence
Location : Dadhikot, Bhaktapur
Site area : 1457.64 sq. ft.
Design Approach:
According to the client’s requirement, the front façade was to be designed playing with the depths and volumes. But the issue was that considering the Setback of 5 feet, the volume could not be projected out much. As the client was determined to achieve his demand, I experimented the façade treatment with projections with minimum depth but also incorporated the inclined lines to give the required effect. I also used different textures to create variations in the volumes.The balcony also serves to contribute to the façade treatment.
Large openings are designed for aesthetic purpose as well as their pre-determined functions.
During the ground floor planning of the residence, the client’s requirement included a spacious living room as most important priority. So, I designed a living room utilizing the spandrel where the sofa can be located. Upon the entry to the house, I provided a mud-room so that it would be a buffer zone before entering the living room. From the living room, one reaches to a corridor space from where bedrooms and bathroom can be accessed. The little niche space in the corridor can be used for storage. The bedrooms are planned in such a way that it provides a feeling of openness and also integrates the basic necessities.
5. Momo Majja
Location : Basantapur, Kathmandu
Site area : 316 sq. ft.
Design Approach:
Located at national heritage zone, Basantapur, it was a challenge to create something unique and functional in small space. The client wanted to create a unique cafeteria in the area. Since this was a renovation project, I was determined to make minimum interventions and ornament the existing features as well. The dalin in the roof was kept intact as it held a pleasing appearance in itself. For aesthetics, different types of lighting fixtures were used.The main design I did was of the wall with 3d art which also resonates with the name of the café. Besides that, the function of the spaces was much more important. In the existing scenario, the kitchen and the reception counter was separated by the sitting space in between. In my planning, I tried to make the functions more easier and practical by keeping the kitchen and counter at same side and the sitting space at other. In this way, the circulation was more efficient. The sitting spaces are designed in booth concept so as to accommodate much customers as this project also requires to meet its commercial need. In total we could provide 21 seats which met the requirement of the client.
6. Hotel Gathhaghar
Location : Gatthaghar, Bhaktapur
Located at Gatthaghar, the four-storeyed residential building was to change its purpose. The client’s requirement was to turn it into a luxurious hotel based on tropical theme. While involving in the project, I went to site for measurement, prepared built drawings and planned the hotel to be made. The project was to be designed in a luxurious way with tropical landscape. My attempt was to meet the client’s wants with minimum interventions to the existing building. The design approach was to cause minimum interventions to the existing building and create spaces as required. At the basement, we planned a kitchen and dining which opens to the backyard consisting of swimming pool, outdoor bar area and landscape. The ground floor which is acessed first while enetring the building consists of reception and other administrative units along with a spacious waiting lobby.
Master plan with ground floor plan, Gatthaghar Renovation
To make the building accessible, the provision of ramp in the ground floor and lift was added. An accessible parking unit has also been incorporated in the parking design. The ground floor includes administration. The upper floor accommodates the hotel rooms while the kitchen and dining are planned in the basement. From basement, we can access to outdoor bar and swimming pool which are designed in the tropical theme. The palm trees and other tropical plants contribute to enhance the landscape.
Renovation
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