Collation of Work by Rucha Thakurdesai

POR TFO LIO 20 22 RUCHA THAKURDESAI UNDERGRADUATE ARCHITECTURE BA SELECTED WORKS Studio Design Projects MPL Thesis A-Level Art

UNDERGRADUATE DESIGN PROJECTS Studio 3.1, 3.2 Studio 2.1, 2.2 CONTENT ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO 2019 - 2022 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Management, Practice and Law Thesis A-LEVEL ART Painting Sketches Photography

UNDERGRADUATE DESIGN PROJECTS

STUDIO 3.1, 3.2 STUDIO 2.1, 2.2 MPL Thesis

Painting, Sketches and Photography

PERF EC TIO NIST

THE Musician

PROJECT:

Domestic

Project

LOCATION: New College Lane,Oxford DATE: September - December 2021

This domestic project is a bespoke design for the fabricated persona of the ‘perfectionist musician’ who plays in a fusion electroambient and classic rock band. The materiality of the home itself is limestone and glass, tying in the theme of the synergy of classical and modern architecture and music.

This render shows a room in the home called ‘Diminuendo’. It is an anechoic chamber used for sensorial deprivation. The purpose of the space is to help spark ideas for musical compositions and allows the client to unwind after hours of band practice which consists of loud music daily.

STUDIO 3.1

PERF EC

TIO NIST

Musician

This render visualises the subterranean proposal for the acoustically insulated studio for the client’s band. The site chosen for this home was a corner plot, neighbouring New College, on New College Lane Oxford, where the famous Bridge of Sighs is located. This historically rich area has a materiality of predominantly locally sourced limestone. To fulfil the requirements of the ‘client’ the building embodies three design strategies:

THE

of the Past Dyanamic Control Bespoke Composition SCALE BAR 1:20 0 1 2

Echoes

STUDIO 3.1

MUSIC STUDIO

THE MUSICIAN’S HOME

These drawings show plans and an elevation of the house. The music studio is one of the four bespoke rooms. The others are: a storage space housing the clients vinyl and instrument collection, a foley artist room where she can create audio clips to add to her compositions, and the anechoic chamber intended for sensory deprivation.

SUBTERRANEAN FLOOR GROUND FLOOR SECOND FLOOR

STUDIO 3.1

SOUND REV CEN TRE

PROJECT: Public Building Project

LOCATION: Rose Lane, Oxford

DATE: January - May 2022

The market for this city building is for people who take an interest in sound healing, music, and experimental niche events and spaces. Specifically, in the post-pandemic world, by using the means of sound as a tool, the community can place emphasis on well-being and healing experiences. The potential users are musicians who want to perform or be immersed in a soundscape, as well as locals looking for an accessible well-being retreat. As this building is based on the health and well-being sector, the programme’s focus is meditation and sound healing related events.

The site is located on Rose Lane, Oxford, which runs from High Street up to Christ Church Meadow. It is a walking distance from the ‘perfectionist musician’s’ home [9 minutes walking distance away] and is a historically rich area.

The spruce pine glulam and double-glazed, laminated glass architecture of the building itself is intended to create sound. The weather (wind and rain) will interact with the glass roof to produce subtle yet relaxing sounds, tying the space within nature and the central theme of sound. The curved wall facing the main road ensures the noise is reverberated back from the main road.

STUDIO 3.2

MASSING ITERATIONS

CONFIGURATION - CONTEXT AND INTERACTION WITH THE SITE

1 Massing Rectangular Structures

Making use of the site

3 Playing with levels

2 Introducing Curves to both segments

Responding to vegetation on site

4 Incorportating Vegetation

STUDIO 3.2

PERSONA NAME: Patrick Bateman

AGE: 69 years old

LOCATION: Lives in St Clements, Oxford

OCCUPATION: Retired INTERESTS: Used to play at orchestral concerts as a violinist, and now plays records at his house. He cannot play anymore due to his arthritis.

PERSONA NAME: Priya Sharma

AGE: 19 years old LOCATION: Lives in Oxford Accommodation OCCUPATION: Enrolled to the Archaeological and Anthropology Undergraduate Course in the University of Oxford INTERESTS: Part of the ‘Oxford University Music Society’.

PERSONA NAME: Lucy Osborne

AGE: 34 years old

LOCATION: Lives and commutes by train into Oxford for work from Didcot Parkway.

OCCUPATION: works in the IT sector in a Bank INTERESTS: She does not have much time to commit to long term hobbies due to how demanding her job is.

REASONS FOR VISIT: He cannot go to concerts anymore due to age and loss of hearing, therefore, he visits the sound therapy centre as it fuels the interest of music in a more quiet setting with accessible concerts held, keeping him connected to the musical community of Oxford.

HOW DOES THE BUILDING FULFIL THEIR SPATIAL NEEDS?:

• The sound therapy hub is underground so it is quiet and easier to hear.

• The lift access makes it easier to navigate the space.

REASONS FOR VISIT: She was initially draw to the Botanical Gardens as a case study, due to the underlying geology (1st Terrace River Gravel) and the history of The Urban Archaeological Database Record finding clay pipes from the garden in 1851. Her first visit was due to the historical significance of the site, and she continued visiting to volunteer at the SoundRev Centre, the new-build city building, when she visited the Botanical Gardens. She found volunteering to be fulfilling, as well as encourages other students in Oxford and her society to join by putting leaflets and by word-of-mouth to volunteer and experience this building.

HOW DOES THE BUILDING FULFIL THEIR SPATIAL NEEDS?:

• If she brings her instrument, the lift makes it easier to go to the concert space.

• The seating area under the tree makes for a nice quiet place for her to study in.

REASONS FOR VISIT: As she endures high stress her job, she wishes to learn yoga or alternative forms of therapy. She researched places that may meet these requirements in Oxford and found the SoundRev Centre. She is now enrolled to the yoga class and enjoys visiting the sound installations from time-to-time on the way back from work.

HOW DOES THE BUILDING FULFIL THEIR SPATIAL NEEDS?:

• Sound therapy hubs - as they are placed underground, she finds it calms her down as the space feels away from technology. The more intimate space feels comforting.

SOUND INSTALLATION

STUDIO 3.2

•

ENVIRONMENTAL MODEL

MVHR

Double-glazed laminated glass

Soil acts as natural acoustic insulation

walls facing street to reverberate noise pollution from the street

[existing] trees on site help with acoustic insulation

20mm gap + 40STC glass Natural light from sun path Botanical Gardens Curved

The

Spruce

Pine

Glulam

Sound installation near quiet side of the site to not disrupt the artwork displayed.

DPM Concrete foundation provides thermal comfort Public events space near front of site for more integration/ interaction

glass for thermal comfort

Comfort

Thermal

KEY STUDIO 3.2

Merton

College Regulated interior temperature GSHP

Double-glazed

Botanical Gardens Acoustic

Acoustic Insulation Wanted Sounds

Insulation Cross Ventilation Sun Path Artificial Light Moisture Control Views Strategy

MANAGEMENT, PRACTICE, AND LAW

Studio 3.1, 3.2

Studio 2.1, 2.2 MPL Thesis

Painting, Sketches and Photography

This CTM shows a self-fabricated practice , including plans of budgets, stakeholders, and law - the schema created in LucidChart was used to explore, define and test the project delivery methods in regards to Project: STUDIO 3.1 ( The domestic house for the perfectionist musician).

On the following pages, the corresponding executive summary has been shown.

CRITIAL THINKING MODEL

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2022 Management, Practice and Law ARCH6003 Rucha Thakurdesai 19014751 S T UDIO R D 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 Profile 3 Clients 6 Work Force 8 Work Process 10 Risks and Benefits 12 Bibliography 16 CV 18 Lucidchart: https://lucid.app/lucidchart/ d85198f6-2984-4e4e-b636-45d023d24203/ edit?invitationId=inv_ff6fe3fa-4d76-4841-875146c1a6459314 7 CONTENTS MACRO MICRO Project Income: This project will be financed by the private individual and will be carried out as a selfbuild. Client contract – prepared brief and budget management for the project. Project Fees and Budget: Traditional Procurement (most common tripartite agreement between client-contractor-consultant). allows for a more visible investment accurately cost evaluation Assessment of: Projected income and expenses of the project Previous/ similar projects Available funding appointed by clients Quantity surveyor’s analysis Preliminary design stages 6 CLIENTS PROJECT CLIENT: Primary Client: Miss X Building Regulation Approval will be given by Oxford City Council followed by Planning Conditions overviewed. Post-build: Studio RTD takes pride in the results of the service through annual post occupancy evaluations. Client Satisfaction Marketing Manager + Word-of-mouth attraction Larger Client Roster Better Profit Margins Improved Facilities for Firm Betterment of Practice Good Bespoke Design Positive Cashflow Cycle 3 PERSONAL PROFILE Rucha Thakurdesai is the Director of RTD Studios. Personality: Advocate INFJ-T Role: Diplomat Strategy: Constant Improvement Strengths: Weaknesses: (16 Personalities, 2022) PROFILE Creative Insightful Principled Passionate Altruistic Perfectionist Sensitive to Criticism Reluctant to Open-Up Avoiding the Ordinary Prone to Burnout S T UDIO R D Myers-Briggs: https://www.16personalities. com/infj-personality COMPANY PROFILE Studio RTD is an ARB and RIBA accredited, RIBA member company that complies with the RIBA Code of Practice. This LLC, chartered practice founded in 2016 is based in Oxford. From period conversions to contemporary new builds, it specialises in bespoke homes. Project Scales: 50% Residential 30% Restoration and Interior 20% Commercial Project Brief: As Oxford is known for its infamous Gothic and Baroque architectural style and limestone buildings, the vision for the residential project is to respect the surrounding context as well as shielding the relatively quiet area by technically administrating an acoustically isolated building. Studio RTD is tasked with delivering a bespoke experience tailored to the client’s daily requirements – this includes: -recording rooms -acoustically insulated music practice room -standard housing requirements Planning Regulations: Planning Act 2008 e.g. Part 6: granting development consent: Chapter 5: Decisions on applications (Open Government License v3.0, 2019). 7 PRIMARY CLIENT: 1 Primary Client Values - to provide client satisfaction to the client/ users. 2 Client Expectations Client satisfaction is monitored (through RIBA and ARB Code of Conduct), including POEs for post-construction upkeep. 3 Gaining New Clients Clients gained through: Engagement with Universities Online presence Previous client referrals Competition entries Marketing 4 Retaining Clients Maintenance will be retained by not overpromising and underdeliveringrapport will be built with new and existing clients by retaining contact. 5 Selected by Domestic Client Conditions of Appointment interview Method statement Health and safety, quality and sustainability strategy stated CAD and BIM skills portfolio (Institution of Civil Engineers, 2021). Confirmation of Insurance NON-PRIMARY CLIENT: Oxford City Council Through an oeuvre of residential work, the practice has established a presence and relationship with the Oxford City Council. Future prospects: company acquires more commercial work funded by the council as to broaden the type of work executed. 8 WORK FORCE INTERNAL WORK FORCE: HIERARCHICAL COMPANY STRUCTURE Construction Director Planning Director Finance and HR Director Associate Director and Senior Architectural Technologist Marketing Manager and Office Manager Senior Technical Co-ordinator Chartered RIBA Architects (part 3) Architectural Technologists (BIM Specialist) Interior Director Interior Associate Architectural Department Technologist Interior Departments Management Director of Wellbeing Director S T UDIO R D

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EXTERNAL WORK FORCE: The company outsources specific specialists by initiating rapports with established, professional consultants. Quantity Surveyor Party Wall Consultant Acoustician Masonry Consultant Structural Engineer Music Studio Expert Sustainability Consultant This company is categorised as a Band 4 practice. It passes the ratio requirement of at least 2 registered architects and 2 RIBA Chartered Members. RIBA Chartered Practice Membership Application Form for practices based in the UK (RIBA, 2019). Conservationist 10 WORK PROCESS 1 CLIENT REQUIREMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS: 1.1 Written agreements between client, architect, and contractors 1.2. Copy of all the agreements made (link to risks and benefits documentation of all exchanges). 2 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT: 2.1. Brief Development RESIDENTIAL DESIGN BRIEF Initial Interview/ Questionnaire COMMERCIAL CLIENT BRIEF [IN-DEPTH IN CTM] 2.1.2. Confirmation Meeting 2.1.3. Risks and Mitigation Establishment 2.1.4. Schedule Outline 2.1.5. Review Feedback and Client Expectation 2.2. Site Analysis and Appraisal 2.3. Site Visits 0 STRATEGIC DEFINITION 1 PREPARATION AND BRIEFING 2 CONCEPT DESIGN 3 SPATIAL COORDINATION 13 RISKS MITIGATION BENEFITS CASH FLOW Cash flow risk: when client is in financial trouble hence is failing to pay according to schedule. Firms need to meet minimum expenses such as salaries and rent Cash flow management -Monitor cash flow regularly -Cash in assets -Keep in-voices checked -Agree on deposits or partial payments in the contract with the client (Fee Agreement) Allow to pay staff on time and subscriptions to software Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration 1996: The right to pay in interim payments as a client. SERVICE Conflict of interest can arise when two relationships are overlapped Open declaration to all involved parties and ensure informed consent has been received Declaration at the time of engagement helps build trust with your clients and maintains architect-client relationship Protects company reputation Agreement with consumer: Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999.’ (RIBA, 2011). ACCESSIBILITY Barriers to inclusivity in an environment that is intended to be all accommodating. Property risk and disability access audits (Wilson, 2015) Rights of access for people with a disability protected under the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act (DDA, 1995). 14 OVERLOOKING/ LOSS OF AMENITY Issues with planning considerations regarding neighbours Orientation of house on plot chosen whilst considering neighbours Gives the client a sense of ownership of their property Breach of council’s privacy policy Privacy for client and neighbour Residential Amenity –enjoyed physical external space that is a part of private home Sensitive to levels and window placement during design stages RISKS MITIGATION BENEFITS CYBER INFORMATION Threats to data leakage, hence the violation of data protection Prioritise and implement risk analysis Risk analysis activity upkeep carried out on system risk analysis Security auditing tools probe vulnerabilities Implementing bugs and software Redundancy and diversity strategies can help maintain confidentiality and integrity of the work force 11 3 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS: 3.1. Materiality and finishes chosen 3.2. Contractor - Procure Expenditure Projection - Estimate value of Interim Certificate 3.3. Health and Safety Inspection 4 COMPLETION 4.1. Build 4.2. Building Handover (RIBA Plan of Work Stage 6) 4.3. Post-occupancy Evaluation 4.4. Feedback from client 4 TECHNICAL DESIGN 5 MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION 6 HANDOVER 7 USE RIBA Plan of Work stages addressed in CTM 12 RISKS AND BENEFITS RISKS MITIGATION BENEFITS Can take extensive periods of time to get approved and may come back with changes to be made. Conservation and listed buildings may serve as difficult to acquire planning permission for. 2016 Permitted development rights for householders: technical guidance (Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, 2016). Acquire specialist knowledge with consultant. PLANNING PERMISSION Do not need to waste funding on a developed design without full approval. Avoid getting sued by not follow restrictions Boundaries on residential property can be established COMMUNICATION Miscommunication causing unwanted claims Projects and activities between the firm and the client Documentation of all exchanges Allows for the communication and firm values to be improved and encouraged FINANCES Possible financial struggles due to claims Purchase Architects & Engineers liability policy (service free contact review) Insurance carrier carries out in-house risk management consultants or attorney/ third-party risk management in the firm 16 16 Personalities (2022). Welcome! 16Personalities. [online] www.16personalities. com. Available at: https://www.16personalities.com/profile?utm_source=email&utm_ medium=welcome-advocate&utm_campaign=profile [Accessed 19 Feb. 2022]. Architects Registration Board (2017). The Architects Code: Standards of Professional Conduct and Practice. [online] pp.1–20. 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BIBLIOGRAPHY 15 TRADITIONAL PROCUREMENT Exceeding cost and budget Systematic and auditable management process (Cordova, 2017) Ensures firms contractual date of completion –provided developed design before tender stage (minimises costs) and remains fair for bidding contractors Lengthy construction periods resulting in high precontract design fees Calculate a margin of error within the budget for the possible undetermined charges RISKS MITIGATION BENEFITS Problems with buildability and client expectation Poor supply chain management

LINK TO THESIS:

https://issuu.com/rucha-thakurdesai/docs/ dissertation_to_add_to_issuu

What Causes Familiarity Between the Architecture of Our Reality and the Dystopian Films?

Filmic Architecture - Architectural Interpretation: An Extension of the CInematic Design Process.

DISSERTATION

Semiology and Simulation: A Framing Analysis of the Architecture in the Dystopian Films Blade Runner 2049 and The Hunger Games.

Studio 3.1, 3.2 Studio 2.1, 2.2 MPL Thesis

Painting, Sketches and Photography

A-LEVEL PAINTINGS AND SKETCHES

LINK TO ART BLOG:

https://ruchathakurdesai.myportfolio.com/

This is a showcase of my artwork and illustrations.

Studio 3.1, 3.2

Studio 2.1, 2.2 MPL Thesis

Painting, Sketches and Photography

RUCHA THAKURDESAI 2019-2022

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