Key Works (2016-2021)
Rohini KumarA Democratic S acred Space
Location : Bhukum, Pune
Archdias Competition Project
Democratic Bhukum, Pune Archdias Project
Partner : Pooja B agari
Contribution: 100% - Concept, Description, Brief and Area Programming
Description,
Brief Area Programming
50% - Plans, Section and Views
Location : Bhukum, Pune
Archdias, Competition Project, 2020
Partner : Pooja Bagari
t translates to “the light” is an experiential sacred space users to reflect on their lives. In our formative years, we are ed by the security of a protective bubble Our existence is innocence and purity which radiates through and permeves of other people On growing up, this bubble bursts xposed to the outer world, the chaos, the wordly tatter, superficiallity ; in one word - the noise It obscures us. We fight the pile and experiences as we grow up, until the noise becomes us and makes us subjective beings. This overwhelming marks the transition of the self The transition, experienced is the root cause of our sorrow exacerbated by a culture tion overload and dearth of pause The projects stands as a the fact that at the very core, we are infact always pure ent but only lose touch because of our newly induced This project is aimed at getting the user in sync with self and take away an experience that stays while also desired sense of pause. The introduction to the space is tunnel, designed to make the user feel perplexed and recreate the worldly chaos. After the arduous duration in tunnel, the user slowly gets channelled into a space with re, as a symbol of the true and unchanging self - pure and The capacious room also contains other people, who journeys through the same tunnel and live their own subjecexperience sends a strong message about the unique collectively take This space is harnessed by people ages, genders and identities to share their experiences or just and be - all within the walls reflecting the daylight and rong community space centered around the light.
50% - Section and t translates to is space reflect In formative we are the security a Our existence innocence and purity radiates through of this bubble bursts xposed outer chaos, wordly tatter, superficiallity in word It obscures us. fight pile and as we up, until noise becomes makes subjective This overwhelming the self The experienced is the root of exacerbated by a culture tion overload and dearth The projects stands as a that at the very pure ent lose our newly the inner self and stays also to the designed make user perplexed and recreate the worldly chaos. the in tunnel, the gets into a re, a the true and self - and contains who through same tunnel and their sends a strong message the take This space is by people genders and just - all within walls the space centered the
Luciana, that translates to “the light” is an experiential sacred aimed at getting the user in sync with his/ her inner self and take away an experience that stays while also eliciting the desired sense of pause. The introduction to the space is through a tunnel, designed to make the user feel perplexed and unsettled to recreate the worldly chaos. After the arduous duration in the dimly lit tunnel, the user slowly gets channelled into a space with light at its core, as a symbol of the true and unchanging self - pure and untouchable. The room also holds other people, who took the journeys through the same tunnel and live their own subjectivities. This experience sends a strong message about the unique journeys we collectively take. This space is shared by people accross identities to share their experiences or just observe and be - all within the walls reflecting the daylight.
Typology of project Community Housing
Thesis Project, 2019; Kharghar Guide - Prof Arunabha B andyopadhyay
Typology : Housing Community
After spending a considerable amount of time brainstroming a topic for my Thesis, I felt compelled to explore Community Housing. With the onset of the Covid situation and increased topics taken up for thesis in the past, I had a realization that the topics that gravitate us as architects revolve predominantly around form development and scale, where users spend a fraction of their time and have an element of superficiality to them. On the contrary, we spend most of our time inside our apartments, from the start of our day, to the time we choose to retire But unfortunately, most designers prioritize verticality to augment profit margins while designing residential projects. I feel,
Location - Kharghar, Raigad
Thesis Project; 2019
residential areas. As a student in her last year, I decided to design something that deals with placemaking on the grassroots level to have a much rounded understanding of the users and varied interventions that can be used as an architect to make lives better The locality of the project, Kharghar, Raigad is essentially an area inhabited by families with working parents commuting all the way to Mumbai. The reason for residents to choose this as their locality instead of Mumbai despite the cut in commuting time is the search for a more spaced out and relaxed living under NMMC. The initially quiet neighborhood has been witnessing buildings come up rapidly and is losing its character to metamorphose into a concrete jungle like Mumbai. As a response, this thesis aims to foster a healthy and inclusive community for people of all ages and socio-economic groups living in an urban context.
The locality of the project is essentially an area inhabited by families with working parents commuting all the way to Mumbai. The reason for residents to choose this as their locality instead of Mumbai despite the cut in commuting time is the search for a more spaced out and relaxed living under NMMC. The initially quiet neighborhood has been witnessing buildings come up rapidly and is losing its character to metamorphose into a concrete jungle like Mumbai. As a response, this thesis aims to foster a healthy and inclusive community for people of all ages and socio-economic groups living in an urban context.
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The residential buildings on the site are zoned away from the main road for a more private setting, increased surveillance and a shaded inward community space as a response to the microclimate The Standard Apt. Bldg. is used to private units and a destination placed seperately to be attended during events and functions. The inward facing ambience (for buildings) with a strong ground perecption (limited to 8 floors) is aimed at eliciting dialogue
The residential buildings on the site are zoned away from the main road for a more private setting, increased surveillance and a shaded inward community space as a response to the microclimate The Standard Apt. Bldg. is used to private units and a destination placed seperately to be attended during events and functions. The inward facing ambience (for buildings) with a strong ground perecption (limited to 8 floors) is aimed at eliciting dialogue
Kharghar district has a strong urban fabric. The Standard Apt. Bldg. is used to create a visual buffer for the central compound and living units. The shared community space acts as a buffer for the private units and a destination placed seperately to be attended during events and functions. The inward facing ambience (for buildings) with a strong ground perecption (limited to 8 floors) is aimed at eliciting dialogue.
Symbiosis
The buildings face inwards and share a common space sheltered by the buildings. The spaces within the buildings have a strong essence of horizontality, which is essentially where life thrives. The life is what Biome revolved around. From microneighborhoods, common interaction zone, a pedestrianised setting, strong visual permeability and potent ground perception, the life is strongly connected to the space and buildings. This paves room for ample vicarious and active interaction which makes the users feel more connection and safety in their surroundings.
The buildings face inwards and share a common space sheltered by the buildings. The spaces within the buildings have a strong essence of horizontality, which is essentially where life thrives. The life is what Biome revolved around. From microneighborhoods, common interaction zone, a pedestrianised setting, strong visual permeability and potent ground perception, the life is strongly connected to the space and buildings. This paves room for ample vicarious and active interaction which makes the users feel more connection and safety in their surroundings.
The buildings face inwards and share a common space sheltered by the buildings. The spaces within the buildings have a strong essence of horizontality, which is essentially where life thrives. The life is what Biome revolved around. From microneighborhoods, common interaction zone, a pedestrianised setting, strong visual permeability and potent ground perception, the life is strongly connected to the space and buildings. This paves room for ample vicarious and active interaction which makes the users feel more connection and safety in their surroundings.
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Typology of project : Retreat
Archresource Time Challenge. 2021
Individual, Certificate of Appreciation
Typology of project : Retreat
Location : Manipal, Karnataka
Archresource Time Challenge, 2021
Individual, Certificate of Appreciation
The selected plot of land for the Farmhouse is located in the town of Manipal next to the serene Manipal Lake. Placed at a su cient bu er from the main road this plot sees ample privacy and calm. The site comes with a pre-existing tree and o ers good potential views. This project explores utilitarian design. It juxtaposes two volumes - private and interactive. The private zone faces the mellow north sun, overlooks the lake and is connected with decks and balconies to o er the user a relaxed space to contemplate or unwind. The interactive zone inludes a terrace and a large volume on the ground floor that sees the absence of walls to encourage interaction, overlooking the lake. The tree becomes an important part of the farmhouse and adds a rich charachter to the narrative. Sliding Windows and Bay Windows are made use of to create strong visual permeability and facilitate cross ventilation whereas Skylights are utilised to tap daylight. The plane facing the lake acts as an interface for the user to appreciate the calm away from the the chaos and hustle of their daily lives.
The design juxtaposes two volumes - private and interactive. The pre-existing tree on the site becomes an important part of the farmhouse and adds a rich charachter to the narrative.
Sliding Windows and Bay Windows are made use of to create strong visual permeability and facilitate cross ventilation whereas. Skylights are utilised to tap daylight. The plane facing the lake acts as an interface for the user to appreciate the calm away from the the chaos and hustle of their daily lives.
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Elevation detail @ AA’ - The building is cladded with Thermowood to exude warmth. The material is produced using natural methods and is resistant to
Filler Slab
RCC Lintel
Hollow fly ash bricks
Footing
Sand Filling P.C.C Bed
Cross section @ BB’ - The structure makes use of sustainable building materials locally available in the vicinity.
1400 mm MS Holdfast
15 mm Hardwood beading
36 mm Single flush
12 mm Cement plaster
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RCC Lintel (230X150)
10 mm Plaster
Frame (60X74)
30 mm Flush door
Door joinery detail
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230 mm Brick wall
R.C.C Lintel
Wooden double casement detail
Teak wood frame
6 mm Clear glass
Wooden Shutter
Typology of project : Campus Planning
Semester 6, Academic Project
Guide: Prof Sunil Tal thaya
Typology of project : Campus Planning
A Forest Research Institution located in Mangalore, this project explores low cost campus planning and houses the Forest Trainers along with their families and Forest Research Institute students. The site is located in the middle of dense vegetation with scarce surrounding buildings. The project echoes the core philosophy of the institution of preserving vegetation, a gift of prime importance by encapsulating it in the project in a way that is conducive to the wellbeing of users and also helps in passive cooling. The four major points of consideration to design the abode with pecuilar singularities are -
Location : Mangalore, Karnataka
Semester 6, Academic Project, 2019
1) The design preserves all the trees on the site and envelopes the ones falling inside the individual blocks which leads to a solid void arrangement. The microclimate dictates the cutouts and fenestrations and helps in creating ample visual transparency that ties the entire site together
Guide: Prof. Sunil Talithaya
2) Traditional housing references in similar cultural and climatic environments. The materials used are exposed bricks for walls and Mangalore tiles for roofing. Jali patterns, inspired from Mughal Architecture used for the walls to flush daylighting in while also allowing cooling and cross ventilation.
3) The zoning is aimed at creating micro-environments. The student hostel
The site is located in the middle of dense vegetation with scarce surrounding buildings. The major points of consideration to design the abode are -
Quarters. A cutout in the middle of student block is shaped accoring to the wind pattern, so that the heart of the campus, zoned for student activities gets ample windflow, while the cutout gets used as a central student plaza.
4) The parking is located at the entrance of the building and service road towards the periphery to give rise to a pedestrianised campus borrowed by the students.
1) The design preserves all the trees on the site and envelopes the ones falling inside the individual blocks which leads to a solid void arrangement. The microclimate dictates the cutouts and fenestrations and helps in creating ample visual transparency that ties the entire site together.
2) The zoning is aimed at creating micro-environments. A cutout in the middle of student block is shaped accoring to the wind pattern, so that the heart of the campus, zoned for student activities gets ample windflow, while the cutout gets used as a central student plaza.
Slope analysis and site study are juxtaposed with the requirements of di erent spaces, user groups, time of the day they utilized etc to create micro-environments that brings out of the best of site. The heart of the student community acts an important puncture that directs wind to the campus site from the valley and o ers users respite from the Mangalore humidity. The Jali, choice of materials and central courtyards aid passive cooling. The site utilizes cut and fill and leaves areas with steep slope untouched. Slope analysis and site study are juxtaposed with the requirements of the different spaces, user groups, time of the day they are utilized etc to create micro-environments that brings out of the best of site.
Typology of project : Educational
Location : New Orleans, Louisiana
Semester 2, M.Arch, 2023
Guide: Prof. Thomas Hartman
The site is located in New Orleans. The site has a park down south with residential area on the other three sides, dictating the entrance of the project. The programmes are divided into two volumes to induce movement and invoke curiosity in children. The core concept revolves around leveraging the New Orleans’ rain and simulating the experience of sitting under an umbrella with your friends. Existing site features include trees scattered on the site along with a few concentrated on the bottom right. As a part of the proposal, the existing site feature is pushed to the extreme, with the addition of more trees, to create an experience, namely, The Forest.
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Restroom
Classrooms
Extra-curricular activities
Basketball court
Collaborative space
Administrative area
Restaurant/kitchen
Multipurpose hall
Storage
Entrance
The Main Entrance channels the user into the roomy Entry Vestibule, concealed from the other spaces and connected to the upper floors by a staircase. The part at the back accommodates Administrative Rooms, Storage, Multipurpose Hall, Collaborative Space, Restaurant and Kitchen. The School is designed such that there are no restricted zones and the students feel a sense of ownership on the building. I thought of leveraging New Orleans’ heavy rains and whimsical weather by creating a puncture for the central glass tube with a canopy flanking from it to simulate the feeling of sitting under an Umbrella with your friends and inducing play of light and shadow in the heart of the building. The other volume sees a double storey Basketball Court with a mezzanine floor with seating for the spectators/students.
The second and third floor are identical in nature for easy way-finding and coherence. The second floor has 6 classrooms, a library and a media room. The transitional space in the heart of the floor, around the central tube doubles up as collaborative space . To prevent the students from being confined to the 4 walls of the class, the Art Class is planned in the heart, with a different ambience. There’s a puncture at the bottom of the level overlooking the busy Entrance Lobby, open to sky, channeling natural light in.
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I am Rohini
As a forthcoming Master of Architecture graduate with internships at two firms, my passion lies in design. Driven by a desire to learn and enrich innovative projects, I am actively pursuing an entry-level position in the field.
22’-May 24’
2016-2021
2014-2016
2006-2014
M.Arch, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, TEMPE
B.Arch, MSAP, MANIPAL
PACE JUNIOR COLLEGE, NAVI MUMBAI
DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, NAVI MUMBA I
05/23-12/23
ORCUTT WINSLOW, PHOENIX SUMMER INTERNSHIP AND CO-OP
06/20-06/21
HITEN SETHI AND ASSOCIATES, NAVI MUMBAI FULL TIME INTERNSHIP
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ACHIEVEMENTS
2020
SACRED SPACE, ARCHDIAS
CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE
2020
VECTOR ILLUSTRATION COMPETITION, TFN
CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE
2021
FARM-A-THON, SPRINT COMPETITION
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
SOFTWARE SKILLS
AUTOCAD REVIT
SKETCHUP
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR INDESIGN LUMION
TWINMOTION ENSCAPE
AFFINITY PHOTO
BLUEBEAM
BIM360
MS OFFICE
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