RICHA M ARU PORTFOLIO
Selected Work from Undergraduate College and Professional Practice (2013-2020)
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HERITAGE SITE MUSEUM
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MULTIFAITH CEMETERY
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MASS HOUSING
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CENTRE OF LEARNING
Heritage Interpretation & Research Centre at Rakhigarhi, Hayrana. Design Dissertation | Spring Semester 2018
Proposed Crematorium & Cemetery at Bhayanderpada, Thane. Freelance Project | Ongoing
Redevelopment Housing Scheme at Tilak Nagar, Mumbai. Architectural Design | Fall Semester 2016
National Institute of Fashion Technology at Dona Paula, Goa. Architectural Design | Spring Semester 2016
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URBAN MAPPING
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MIXED USE BUILDING
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RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX
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MISCELLANEOUS WORK
Tilak Nagar, Mumbai. Town Planning | Fall Semester 2016 | Group Work
Gokul One at Udaipur. Professional Practice | Spring Semester 2017
Pundag atRaipur. Professional Practice | Spring Semester 2017
Documentation of Galtaji Temple Complex at Rajasthan. Leisure Interests : Rendering & Painting
HERITAGE SITE MUSEUM Heritage Interpretation & Research Centre At Rakhigarhi, Haryana, India. Spring Semester 2018| Design Dissertation Project Type : Public & Institutional | Individual
VISITORS
Defining Solution
Deriving Insights
Lack of awareness in the society. Inaccessibility caused lack of enlightened visitors. Hence local encroachment on the site.
Creating awareness and enlightening the people about past civilisation by creating a space to witness archeological experience.
SITE MUSEUM FOR VISITORS Creating Awareness Reducing Museum Fatigue Energy Conserving & Cost effective RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTE
ARCHEOLOGISTS
Prolonged and Risky commute and lack of accommodation.
Creating Research & Training Institute with accommodation units.
Sustainability & Solar Cooling Impacting the Psychology Positive Learning environment ACCOMMODATION UNITS Cost Effective Environment Friendly Low-Carbon Footprint
THE DESIGN PROCESS
Discovering Problem
Design & Execution
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SITE MUSEUM FOR VISITORS CREATING AWARENESS Experiential Pathway & Viewing Deck REDUCING MUSEUM FATIGUE Outdoor Exhibition Area, Workshop room & Light and Sound Show Room ENERGY CONSERVING & COST EFFECTIVE Solar Panel, North Light Catchers & Light Shelves
RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTE SUSTAINABILITY Flexible Floor Plan & Solar Towers IMPACTING THE PSYCHOLOGY Light & Ventilation POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Courtyards & Terraces
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ACCOMMODATION UNITS ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY Hierarchy of Courtyards LOW CARBON FOOTPRINT Wind Towers & Vertical Shading Devices
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1 Parking 2 Entrance Hall 3 Multipurpose Hall
4 Cafeteria 5 Replica of Live Site 6 Museum
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7 Outdoor Display area 8 Administration Unit 9 Research Institute
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Accommodation Units Service Entry Live Excavation Site
SITE MUSEUM FOR VISITORS
CREATING AWARENESS
REDUCING MUSEUM FATIGUE
Visitors follow an Experiential
Visitors encounter physical and mental tiredness after a while thus decreasing their interest. Passive
Pathway which has an interactive design, making them aware of rich cultural heritage of that place. Live excavation site being a restricted entry zone, can be viewed from the Viewing Deck. Thus giving them a complete visual understanding of the past civilisation in its natural setting.
relaxation spaces such as Outdoor Exhibition Area, Workshop Rooms and Light & Sound Show Room are created to invite engagement.
VIEWING DECK ON THE TOP FLOOR
OUTDOOR EXHIBITION AREA
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
SITE MUSEUM FOR VISITORS
ENERGY CONSERVING & COST EFFECTIVE An assembly of Solar Panels & North Light Catchers were used in the Atrium to conserve energy. They help in illuminating an area of 900 sq.m. and also meets the energy requirement of museum. ATRIUM SECTION
SOLAR PANELS & NORTH LIGHT CATCHERS ABOVE ATRIUM
LIGHT SHELVES IN EXHIBITION ROOM
Light Shelves are installed in rooms to help dramatise the artefacts. They also allow deeper penetration of light and minimise glare as they are placed higher than eye level.
MUSEUM GALLERY SECTION
RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTE
SUSTAINABILITY
IMPACTING THE PSYCHOLOGY
Flexible Floor Plans adapt to the evolving needs of students thus enhancing the learning environment by promoting collaborative learning. Library and archival materials are hygroscopic, readily absorbing and releasing moisture getting desiccated and embrittled. Thus
Enhancing the mood & atmosphere of
Solar towers placed in closed spaces enables movement of air.
learning spaces through Optimising daylight & Cross ventilation via internal courtyards.
POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Introduced interactive and Interconvertible Formal and informal spaces with help of Courtyards and Terraces. This helps in various learning styles thus increasing progress of each individual student.
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
INTERACTIVE SPACES FOR LEARNING
SOLAR TOWER IN LIBRARY
ACCOMMODATION UNITS
ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY
LOW CARBON FOOTPRINT
The units with internal courtyards are placed around a single
Replacing Air Conditioning by using passive cooling technologies such
courtyard to create a Hierarchy of
as inbuilt Wind Towers and Vertical
Courtyards which helps in connecting the ecosystem from outside to inside of the building. Thus not only benefiting the users but also the biodiversity of the site.
Shading Devices such as angled louvers and green panels keeps the micro-climate much cooler, thus reducing the carbon footprint.
EXTERNAL COURTYARD SURROUNDED BY ACCOMMODATION UNITS
VERTICAL SHADING DEVICES : ANGLED LOUVERS & GREEN PANELS
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
WIND TOWER SECTION
MULTI-FAITH CEMETERY Proposed Crematorium & Cemetery At Bhayanderpada, Thane, India. Freelance | Project Architect | Ongoing For Vihang Group of Companies
RESIDENTS
CREMATORIUM
Defining Solution
Deriving Insights
Lack of burial space for growing population of Thane city.
Allocating discrete spaces for burial in proportion to the existing and future diverse population of Thane.
MULTI-FAITH BURIAL GROUNDS Optimum Utilisation of space Minimising Encounter Preserving Nature Self Sustainability
Banal design have turned Crematoriums into blind spots in the urban fabric.
Creating spaces that communicate with the user and console them, making their bereavement less agonising.
GATHERING GROUNDS Contemplative Spaces Non-polluting Solid Waste Management
THE DESIGN PROCESS
Discovering Problem
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MULTI-FAITH BURIAL GROUNDS OPTIMUM UTILISATION OF SPACE Built vs Unbuilt MINIMISING ENCOUNTER Different Entry Points PRESERVING NATURE Community Garden Buffer SELF SUSTAINABILITY Solar Carports GATHERING GROUNDS CONTEMPLATIVE SPACES Amphitheatre NON-POLLUTING Green Cremation System SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Compost Pits
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Parking Smruti Udyan Pedestrian Entry 1 Administration Common Toilet
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Jain Crematorium Hindu Crematorium Future Expansion Children Cemetery Jew Cemetery
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Pedestrian Entry 2 Daudi Bohra Cemetery Muslim Cemetery Other Cemetery Animal Cemetery
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Christian Cemetery Vehicular Entry 2 Lingayath Cemetery
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MULTI-FAITH BURIAL GROUNDS
OPTIMUM UTILISATION OF SPACE
MINIMISING ENCOUNTER
Proportion of Built vs Unbuilt on the site is such that it provides maximum space for burial. Built spaces such as Prayer Hall opens up into the unbuilt spaces and are connected to the individual entrances. Thus solving the problem of growing population.
To prevent intersection of communities following different procession rituals the site layout has four entry points. Similar communities such as Hindu & Jain, Muslim & Daudi Bohra are provided common entrances as they follow similar rituals.
DIFFERENT ENTRANCES TO THE SITE & GREEN BELT (SMRUTI UDYAN) BESIDES RESIDENTIAL ZONE.
PRAYER HALL & BURIAL GROUND FOR JEWISH COMMUNITY
PRESERVING NATURE
SELF SUSTAINABILITY
Creating a barrier between the site
To sustain the electric requirements of this government proposed site, a
and its surroundings a Buffer Zone of Community Garden or Smruti Udyan is provided on the side facing the residential zone. Vegetation that was uprooted due to road expansion on other sites are relocated in this garden.
Solar Carport is proposed over parking area, which generates more than required electricity and also provides shade to the parking lot.
GATHERING GROUNDS
NON-POLLUTING
CONTEMPLATIVE SPACES
Green Cremation system is used to create low pollution levels.
To create a calming psychological impact on people accompanying the deceased, cremation halls are
Traditional Hindu Cremation takes upto 4 hours, consumes 400kg of wood and generates 70kg ash. It creates lateral heat, air pollution and flying particles.
connected to Waiting Areas and
Whereas Green Cremation System uses Piped Natural Gas for the combustion process and does not use wood. It generates only body ash, takes an hour for the process and costs one-third of the traditional system. It is then connected to a wet scrubber and chimney which releases cool air, free from odour and particles.
Amphitheatres where they can silently mourn and remember the gone amidst visually rich vegetation and soothing water bodies. GATHERING & SEATING SPACE INFRONT OF KRIYA HALLS & VIP CREMATION AREA
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Compost Pits are used for the flower and other solid waste generated on site to create organic manure, which can then be used to maintain the vegetation on site, making it Self Sustainable.
GREEN CREMATION SYSTEM
MASS HOUSING Redevelopment Housing Scheme At Tilak Nagar, Mumbai, India. Fall Semester 2016 | Architectural Design Project Type : Residential | Individual
RESIDENTS
SITE CONSTRAINTS
Defining Solution
Deriving Insights
Faraway access to basic urban amenities for current residents.
Providing reservations for welfare, healthcare, educational and recreational amenities.
RESERVATION AREAS Easy access to amenities Occupying negative spaces
Rehabilitate 1008 LIG & MIG residents along with Saleable HIG buildings on a triangular site with acute angled edges acts as a design challenge.
Central Built space with surrounding Unbuilt recreation spaces.
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS Optimum utilisation of site Visual Privacy Energy Conserving Cost effective
THE DESIGN PROCESS
Discovering Problem
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RESERVATION AREAS EASY ACCESS TO AMENITIES School, Healthcare Centre & Welfare Centre OCCUPYING NEGATIVE SPACES Amenity Open Space RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS OPTIMUM UTILISATION OF SITE Recreation Gardens VISUAL PRIVACY Staggering Buildings ENERGY CONSERVING Vertical Stacking system COST EFFECTIVE Precast Construction Technology
EASY ACCESS TO AMENITIES & OCCUPYING NEGATIVE SPACES
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Health care Centre
6 MIG Building
11 Recreation Garden 4
2 Welfare Centre
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12 HIG Building
3 School
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4 Entrance 1
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LIG Building
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Reservation for basic urban amenities such as School, Healthcare Centre & Welfare Centre along with Shops & Amenity Open Space is provided just besides the residential complex. They are placed in such a manner that they occupy all the negative spaces on the site.
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RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
OPTIMUM UTILISATION OF SITE
VISUAL PRIVACY
The prevailing negative spaces on an acute triangular site are occupied by Recreation Garden and Amenity Open Space. Thus leaving the central space for built up areas.
Staggering of Buildings provides visual privacy to all the apartments. An interesting play of shadow is created which keeps the unbuilt spaces cool throughout the day.
ENERGY CONSERVING
COST EFFECTIVE
Different floor layouts are Vertically Stacked and repeated to create voids and terraces in the building, which help in the movement of air from high to low pressure zones.
Being a mass housing high-rise project, Precast concrete is used to increase the efficiency of the project by increasing productivity, reducing construction time and giving high strength to the members.
LIG 1BHK FLOOR PLAN
MIG 2BHK FLOOR PLAN
RECREATION SPACE SURROUNDING HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS
VERTICAL STACKING OF FLOOR LAYOUTS HIG 4 BHK FLOOR PLAN
HIG 2.5 BHK FLOOR PLAN
CENTRE OF LEARNING National Institute of Fashion Technology At Dona Paula, Goa, India. Spring Semester 2016 | Architectural Design Type : Institutional | Individual
SITE
STUDENTS
Defining Solution
Deriving Insights
A highly contoured site facing the sea, which can cause early ageing of structures.
Designing along the contours of the site using planning techniques and materials to make structures more durable.
SITE PLANNING Functional Zoning Environment Friendly Sustainability
Conventional institutes lack the ability to cater to the needs of multifaceted creative learning courses.
Creating open and free learning environment which inspires creative thinking.
ACADEMIC BLOCKS Interactive Learning Environment Energy Efficient Cost Effective
THE DESIGN PROCESS
Discovering Problem
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SITE PLANNING FUNCTIONAL ZONING Public, Semi-Private, Private ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY Reduce Heat Island Effect SUSTAINABILITY Rain Water Harvesting, Soaking Pits
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ACADEMIC BLOCKS INTERACTIVE LEARNING Informal Meeting Spaces ENERGY EFFICIENT Staggering Layout, Courtyards, North Light Catchers COST EFFECTIVE Laterite Stone cladding, Soft Coat Low e-glass
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9 Shops
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Play Court
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Play Area
2 Auditorium
6 Library
10 Canteen
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Parking
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Boys Hostel
3 Services
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11 Miscellaneous
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Recreation Garden
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Staff Quarters
4 Administration
8 Garment & Apparel Manufacturing
12 Amphitheatre
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Girls Hostel
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Future Expansion
Fashion & Textile Design
SITE PLANNING
FUNCTIONAL ZONING The site has three major zones according to its function namely,
SERVICES
Public, Semi-Private & Private for smooth functioning without any interference.
SEMI-PRIVATE
PRIVATE
ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY PUBLIC
The Reduction in Heat Island Effect is brought about by minimising vehicular movement and maximising landscape areas, also increasing porosity of the site.
SERVICES
SUSTAINABILITY Located on the lowest contour level, Rain Water Harvesting Tanks & Soaking Pits collect and supply the water for basic flushing and landscape requirements of the site.
Creating a Central Focal Creating an Easy Access for all the visitors; Public areas such as Auditorium & Administration are placed near the main road access.
Point on site; Semi-private areas like the academic block is placed between public and private areas, thus being reachable to all the amenities.
To give Privacy & Visual Vista; Hostels and Staff Quarters are placed near the far end facing the sea, leaving some area for future expansion.
ACADEMIC BLOCKS
INTERACTIVE LEARNING
COST EFFECTIVE
To enhance the learning environment, Formal Classrooms
Locally available materials such as
are integrated with Informal Meeting Spaces such as Waiting areas, Courtyards & Terraces that act as a stimulant for creative learning environment necessary for a Fashion Institute.
Laterite Stone is used for exterior cladding making it easily available and low cost. Soft Coat Low e-glass is used to attain highest level of performance by reducing UV Transmissions by 70% and thus keeping indoor air cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
ACADEMIC BLOCK SECTION - CENTRAL COURTYARD AS INFORMAL MEETING SPACE
ACADEMIC BLOCK SECTION - DESIGNED ALONG CONTOURS
ENERGY EFFICIENT Academic block has a Staggering Layout to cut off sunlight & give shade to other rooms. Courtyards are placed in the buildings to increase cross-ventilation and movement of air to counter the humid climate. North Light Catchers disperses reflected light in the classrooms through the day.
GROUND FLOOR PLAN - STAGGERING LAYOUT & COURTYARDS
FIRST FLOOR PLAN - INFORMAL MEETING SPACES & TERRACES
URBAN MAPPING Tilak Nagar Mumbai, India. Fall Semester 2016 | Town Planning Type : Urban | Group work
Tilak Nagar
Survey Report
Analysing Data
To understand the transformation and its consequent effects of evolution of Tilak Nagar from a refugee camp made up of chawls to high-rise residential towers and commercial buildings, by Mapping and collecting data.
Community Garden as a Central Focal Point.
Social Cohesion
Open Space per person is 0.3 sq.m.
Dense Settlement
Car parked on narrow roads and unused spaces.
Lack of Future Planning
Mixed use building with amenity shops beneath.
Small Commercial Markets
THE SURVEY PROCESS
Purpose of Study
ANALYSING DATA Social Cohesion Sahayadri Community Garden serves as a gathering space connecting to culture of the place. It also acts as a breathing space amidst dense unplanned development. Dense Settlement Residents occupying 201 buildings are densely placed giving only 0.3 sq.m. open space per resident.
LAND USE MAP
ZONE BIFURCATION IN TERMS OF AREA
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Lack of Future Planning Lack of parking space in older chawl buildings built in 1960s have led to informal parking on roads and open spaces in current times, acting as a hindrance to pedestrians. Small Commercial Markets Daily necessary amenities are located in mixed use buildings, beneath apartments resulting in building economies through small markets.
ROAD SECTION
FUNCTIONAL ZONING
VEHICULAR TRAFFIC HEIRARCHY
RESPONSIBILITIES :
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Co-ordinating with consultants & Updating drawings. Releasing GFC drawings (Plan, Elevation, Section) Shuttering Plan - Terrace Sale Plan Second Floor Canopy detail drawings
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
MIXED-USE BUILDING Gokul One At Udaipur, India. Spring Semester 2017 | Architecture Intern For Prashant Sutaria Architects FRONT ELEVATION (SOUTH SIDE)
SECTION THROUGH BASEMENT AND CANOPY
RESPONSIBILITIES :
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Site Plan Presentation Drawings Site Sections Floor Plan Options Vastu Shastra Analysis Saleable Area Calculations FAR Area Calculations
SITE PLAN
RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX Pundag At Raipur, India. Spring Semester 2017 | Architecture Intern For Prashant Sutaria Architects FAR AREA CALCULATIONS
3.5 BHK FLOOR PLAN
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Publish a magazine consisting documentation of Galtaji Temple Complex. Group Leader for Gyan Gopal Mandir, Hanuman Gaddi & Gufa. Measuring & Documenting the structures along the contoured land.
GYAN GOPAL MANDIR
DOCUMENTATION Galtaji Temple Complex At Rajasthan, India. Architecture Excursion | Group Work SITE LAYOUT
ART WORK Rendering & painting Leisure Interests
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