“Effective,meaningfuldesignisasocialactivity, inwhichthedesignerisoneactoramongmany”
-ArturoEscobar
PORTFOLIO RUDRI MEHTA
0435067892|
rudrismehta@gmail.com
RUDRIMEHTA
0435067892|
rudrismehta@gmailcom
PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE
April2022-Current
ArchitecturalGraduateatArchidrome ArchidromeisanArchitecturalfirmlocatedin Chatswood
· Draftingandprojectcoordination
· PreparingDA,CC,CDC&MODDrawings
· WorkingonInteriorsetandPresentationsforCC Projects
· SketchupModelingand3drender
Dec2019-April2022
AssistantProjectManagerat
DreamBuiltPM DreamBuiltpmisaconstructioncompany locatedinSydney,Australia
· WorkedcloselywithProjectManagerand providedappropriatedocumentation
· Initiatedsystemtoorganizeelectronicdrawing documents
· UsedXerotokeeptrackofprojectexpenditure
· Preparedpresentationsformarketing
· Usedmultipledesignprogramstocreate photo-realisticrenderings.
EDUCATION
Sep2019-Aug2021
MastersInArchitecture(M.Arch) UniversityOfNewSouthWales
July2013-April2018 BachelorsInArchitecture(B.Arch) GrowMoreSchoolOfArchitecture (PatanUniversity)
Dec2016-Aug2019
JuniorArchitectatHirenPatelArchitects HPAisanArchitecturalfirmlocatedin Ahmedabad,India
· Draftingandprojectcoordination
· DesignDevelopmentforResidential,Commercial andLandscapeprojects
· AttendingClientmeetingsandSitevisits
· Modelingfor3DprintingandmakingPhysical models
· SketchupModelingand3drender
SKILLS
AutodeskAutocad
AutodeskRevit
AdobePhotoshop
Lumion
Sketchup
MsOffice
Archicad
Proicen
ntermedate Proicen Profcient Begnne
Profcient Profcient
Enscape ntermedate
WORKSHOP
· RevitDocumentation(M.arch)
· TimberConstructiontechniques (M.arch)
· MovieMaking(B.arch) (Shooting&PostProduction)(B.arch)
REFERENCE
· PeterSheriden
SeniorarchitecturaldesigneratArchidrome
· SwathiCherkuri
SeniorarchitecturaldesigneratArchidrome
· RinkalShah
Seniorprojectmanager&builderat DreamBuiltPM
Contactinformationavailableuponrequest
C O N T E N T
PROFESSIONALWORK
IVYSTREET,CHATSWOOD-DUALOCCUPANCYRESIDENCE ARCHIDROME|2022|CDCPROJECT
ERMINGTON-CHILDCARECENTER ARCHIDROME|2022|CCPROJECT
BAULKHAMHILLS-MULTIDWELLINGRESIDENCE ARCHIDROME|2022-23|CCPROJECT
ROSEWOOD-CHILDCARECENTER ARCHIDROME|2023|CCPROJECT
ROUSEHILL-RESIDENTIALFLATDEVELOPMENT ARCHIDROME|2023|DAPROJECT
ACADEMICWORK
FOODHARVESTHUBATTOWN-HALLSQUARE UNSW|2021|MASTERS-THESIS(SOCIALAGENCYSTUDIO)
GREENLINKNATURECENTER
UNSW|2019|MASTERS(URBANSTUDIO
PROFESSIONALWORK
PROJECTSUMMARY&RESPONSIBILITIES
DREAMBUILTPM2019-22
BRIEF:
LocatedatIVYStreet,Chatswood,thismodernandelegantdual occupationstandsoutasanexampleofacontemporarystyleof architecture.
Thesurroundingareaispredominantlycharacterizedbyamixofnearby residentialuseswithassociatedrecreational,educationalandcommercial areas,comprisingsingleanddoublestoreydetacheddwellingsand townhouses.Yet,thisproposedhousedesignsutilizessimpleformsand efficientplanningtocreateahomethatisbothspaciousandhighly functional.
Thedesigntakesadvantageoftheexistinglocalstreet-scapecreating privatesunnycourtyardsandmoreintimatespacesinlivingandsleeping areas.
ERMINGTON-CHILDCARECENTER
Sitearea:1011.982sqmt
Location:724VictoriaRoad,Ermington,Sydney
Stage:ConstructionCertification
Leadarchitect:TarunChadha(reg.no.8777)
ProjectatArchidrome
InCollabrationwithSwathiCherukuri,&PeterSheridan
REONIILITIE
-PreparingConstructionCertificationset
-CoordinationwithconsultantsandCertifierstogettheapproval.
-WereceivedConstructionCertificationandIamcurrentlyworkingwithhe buildertosortoutthelastofthedetailsbeforetheconstructionstarts.
-Preparingbasicareacalculationplansforthebuilder.
SITEPLAN
LOWERGROUNDFLOORPLAN
SECTION1-1 SECTION3-3
SECTIONA-A
SECTIONC-C
SECTIONB-B
SECTIOND-D
BRIEF:
DAModificationandConstructionDocumentationforaDAapproved Multi-dwellingResidenceatBaulkhamHills.Theprojectinvolves collaborationwithvariousconsultants,includingbutnotlimitedtoservices, structure,storm-water,andSydneyWatertoensurecompliancewithall necessaryregulationsandguidelines.
Weasateamworkedoncreatingdetaileddrawingsandspecificationsfor theconstruction,includingbutnotlimitedtofloorplans,elevations,and sections,aswellascoordinatingwiththeconsultantstoensureallaspects oftheprojectareproperlyaddressed.
Thegoaloftheprojectistodeliverasafe,andfunctionalresidentialclass2 developmentthatmeetstheneedsofthecommunity.
BL ILLS LTIELLINRESIENE
Sitearea:2944sqmt(15ResidentialUnits)
Location:70-72,OldNorthernRoad,BaulkhamHills,Sydney
Stage:ConstructionCertification
Leadarchitect:TarunChadha(reg.no.8777)
ProjectatArchidrome
InCollabrationwithDeepaliChandak(IndiaTeam)&TarunChadha
RESPONSIBILITIES:
-PreparingCCdrawingsforapproval
-CoordinationwithconsultantsandCertifierstogettheapproval.
-ImainlyworkedonthedetailsandcoordinationforthisprojectasDeepali fromourIndiateamwasworkingonthestandardlistofdrawings(eg.:Plan ,Section,Elevationetc)
SITEPLAN
DETAILSECTIONATHEBELINTERTENANCYWALL&ROOF
NOTE:Tobetterunderstandthedetails ammorethanhappytoprovidethe completedrawingset.ButthisispredominantlythepartIworkedon(includingbutnot limitedtoSlabSetoutdrawings&ServicesPenetrationdrawings)asapartof drawings.OtherthanthatIwasinvolvedintheco-ordination
DETAILPLANATUNITENTRANCEON GROUNDFLOOR
DETAILSECTIONATHEBELINTERTENANCYWALL&ROOF
ROOFDETAILS
DETAILSECTIONATINTERTENANCYWALLBETWEENTHEUNITS
DETAILPLANATJUNCTIONOFINTERTENANCYWALL& EXTERNALWALLONFIRSTFLOOR
DETAILPLANATW6&W8WALLJUNCTION (LOAD-BEARING&NONLOAD-BEARINGWALL)
BRIEF:
ConstructionCertificationforanewchildcarecenteratRosewoodAvenue, Preston.Theprojectinvolvescollaborationwithvariousconsultants, includingservices,structure,storm-water,andSydneyWater,(andmany more)toensurecompliancewithallnecessaryregulationsandguidelines.
Weasateamworkedoncreatingdetaileddrawingsandspecificationsfor theconstruction,including(butnotlimitedto)floorplans,elevations,and sections,aswellascoordinatingwiththeconsultantstoensureallaspects oftheprojectareproperlyaddressed.
Thegoaloftheprojectistodeliverasafe,functional,andattractive childcarecenterthatmeetstheneedsofthecommunity.
-PreparingConstructionCertificationset
-CoordinationwithconsultantsandCertifierstogettheapproval. -Workingwiththevendorsformaterialspecificationsandapplicationasthe builderisdirectlyinvolvedintheprojectduringCCstage.
SITEPLAN
SECTIONAA SECTIONBB
BRIEF:
DevelopmentapplicationforResidentialFlatDevelopmentatRouseHills. Theprojectinvolvescollaborationwithvariousconsultants,includingbutnot limitedtoPlanner,Storm-water,Councilteam(preDAmeetings)toensure compliancewithallnecessaryregulationsandguidelines.
Weasateamworkedoncreatingdrawingsandspecifications,includingbut notlimitedtofloorplans,elevations,andsections,aswellascoordinating withtheconsultantstoensureallaspectsoftheprojectareproperly addressed.
Thegoaloftheprojectistodeliverasafe,andfunctionalresidentialflat buildingdevelopmentthatmeetstheneedsofthecommunity.
ROSEILLRESIENTILLTEELOPENT
Sitearea:10489sqmt(218Units)
Location:100TallawongRoad,RouseHill,Sydney
Stage:DevelopmentApplication
Leadarchitect:TarunChadha(reg.no.8777)
ProjectatArchidrome
InCollabrationwithShahbazKhan&TarunChadha
RESPONSIBILITIES:
-PreparingDAdrawingsforapproval
-Coordinationwithconsultantstogettheapproval.
-Imainlyworkedonthelandscapeplans§ionsandcoordinationfor thisprojectasShahbazwasworkingonthestandardlistofdrawings(eg.: Plan,Section,Elevationetc)
LANDSCAPEPLAN 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 CONCEPTUALLANDSCAPEPLAN
NOTE:Tobetterunderstandthedetailsammorethanhappytoprovidethecompletedrawingset. ButthisispredominantlythepartIworkedon(conceptuallandscapeplan§ions).Otherthanthatwasinvolvedintheco-ordination.
SECTION01 SECTION02 SECTION03
SECTION04 SECTION05 SECTION06 SECTION07 SECTION08 SECTION09
FOODHARVESTHUBATTOWN-HALLSQUARE
Tutors:DavidSanderson,MarkSzczerbicki
Location:TownHallSquare,Sydney
IndividualAcademicwork
Site-Whoseland??
Thesitehastwomajorpowersthathavehistoricallyandintentionallydesignedthe sitetotheirbenefit.(TheState-CityofSydneyandTheChurchDioceseof Australia)
CityofSydneyhasshowntheirdominaceandpresenceinreclamationofthislad spacethroughandconstantservailence,signange,cctvandpolicepresence TheDioseceontheotherhandownthemajorityofthesiteandtraditionallyclaimthe wholesite.
Weseethatthroughtheseclaimsanddominationandmutalinterestthesitehas becomeinhospitabletothosenotapartoftheinstitutions
PeopleAndProcesses
Thegroupmembersdecidedtoexperiencethesiteinvariousways,withanintent tonotjustpassivelyobservethesitebutalsoactivelyengageinsomeactivity.The nextchallengewastomakesenseofthewarmdatacollectedthroughallthe activitieslistedhere
ExperienceOfSiteThroughSocialEngagement
AccessibilityOfSite
SiteAnalysisInCollaborationswith AnastasijaKukic,BenjaminRowbotham, NamrataDeol,SamunAlaee,ShivanshShah
SignageOnSite
PeopleOfSite
QuestionForSocial Engagement
Invigoratingquestionssuchas ‘DoyouthinkClimatechangeisaffectingorwill affectyou?’, ‘DoyouthinkpeoplewithDisabilitiesare adequatelysupportedinsociety?’, ‘DoyouknowabouttheUrulustatementfrom the heart?’
Wereusedatdifferentthresholdtoengageand studypatternofusersatdifferentthresholdson site.
ResponseMatrix
Colourcodingonresponse sheet used helped to understandtheuseofthe differentsitethresholdsby differentagegroupsofpeople Redforageaprrox60+ Greenforageapprox20-50’s Purpleforageapprox<20
Thespacefeelslikeansovietblock.Sogreyandsocold.If coulddosomethingtochangethesitewouldconstantlyhave themovableseatingthattheyhavehereatcertaintimesofthe year.Thedeckchairsandmovableseats.peopleendupsitting nexttooneanotherandtheatmosphereiscompletelydifferent. Theplacelightsupandpeoplearenoticeablyhappier.
Wearen’theretryingtoactivelyconvertpeopletoourfaith. We’reheretodemonstrateourfaithandifsomeone resonateswiththatandsee’sGodinusthenthatisthe message.Peopleoftentrytopretendthey’renotlistening, likewaitingforthetramorsittingatseatsnearby.bringall ofmyowngearandallowotherstouseit.Itwouldbeniceto havesomekindofdisplayorscreentohelpout.haveno otherplatformthanthisspace.
remembersittingatthestepsinmypunkdays. we’dhangoutforhours,havearealnostalgiaforthattime and feelitwhenI'mhere.I’dliketoseemoreinformal moveableseating.PerhapsIalwayshaveadesiretosit downinthisspacenow.
I’verecentlybeenworkingattownhallhouse.camedown fromupnorthandstruggledinitiallytofeellikebelongedin thiscityandparticularlymyworkplace.Itoftenfeelslike diversityisn’treflectedintheworkplaceandotherinstitutions inSydneyexceptforNewtown.
liveintheapartmentbuildingoverthereso comehere often. dontlikethebirds. wouldlikeiftherewasmore silence,themainroadisverybusy.Someplantsandwater wouldbenice,theconcreteissobare.stillcomehereto eat. Somanybulletsandmissiles.Verydangerousandthe trainingisverytough.soldiersfightingoverseasiniraqand vietnamandothersallencounteringthesamehorrors.the bulletswerehuge,couldgothroughmetal.Acoffee?sure I'mnotsureifI'mtherightpersontoask.Idon'tlivehere.I'm waitingformytrainbackdownsouth,itsalongtrip.quite likeithere,likethebirds.thinkitwouldbeniceifallthe surfacesweregrass.Maybesomewatertoo...
SiteAnalysisInCollaborationswith AnastasijaKukic,BenjaminRowbotham, NamrataDeol,SamunAlaee,ShivanshShah
Brief:
Thesubjectsiteforthisprojectislocatedatahighlyvisibleand prominentlocation,TownHallSquare,andissurroundedby notablebuildingsrepresentingbothreligiousandgovernmental institutions,withretailspacesatstreetlevelandeducational facilitiestotherear.Thedesignchallengepresentedbythisstudio istocreateanarchitecturalresponsethateffectivelyaddresses andreducesdiscrimination.
Architecturehasthepotentialtoserveasapowerfultoolfor self-expression,self-discovery,andself-reflectionforsocietyasa whole.Tocreateameaningfularchitecturalresponsethat addressesdiscrimination,thisprojectutilizesthemediumoffood asaunifyingandinclusiveexperiencethatbringspeoplefrom diversebackgroundstogethertosharetheirwisdomand perspectives.Thedesignaimstofosteradeeperunderstanding andappreciationfortherolethatfoodplaysinbringingpeople togetherandpromotingamoreinclusiveandequitablesociety.
Thedesignofthisbuildingutilizesacurvedplanformthatcreatesafluidanddynamicspacearound thebuilding,promotingcirculationandencouragingvisitorstomovethroughandengagewiththe space.Theintegrationofbothedibleandornamentalplantingplaysacentralroleinthedesign, creatingaholisticandcohesivelandscapethatenhancestheoverallaestheticandfunctionalityofthe space.Thedesignaimstofosteraconnectionbetweenvisitorsandthenaturalenvironment, promotingasenseofwell-beingandrelaxation.
GroundFloorPlan
Terrace
Thedesignofthisgardenfeaturesanoutdoorsittingareaandanemphasisonnative,edible plantingsthatcanbeusedforcooking.Thisapproachaimstopromoteaconnectiontothe surroundingenvironment,whilealsoprovidingafunctionalandsustainableaspecttothe garden.Theincorporationofnativeplantsalsosupportthelocalecosystemandpromote biodiversity.Theoutdoorseatingareaprovidesacomfortableandinvitingspaceforvisitorsto relaxandenjoythenaturalsurroundings.
ThirdFloor
Thedesignfeaturesawarehousespacethatisdedicatedtothestorageanddistributionof foodbycommunityorganizationssuchasO-zHarvestTwo-Good,SecondBite,andothers. Thespaceincludesapantryandstorageroomthatisequippedwithagoodsliftfor convenientandefficientloadingandunloadingofitems.Thedesignofthisspaceprioritizes functionalityandeaseofusefortheworkerswhoareresponsibleforpackagingand deliveringthefoodtothoseinneed.Thegoalistocreateaspacethatisefficient,accessible andeasytonavigateforthecommunityfooddistributors.
SecondFloor
Thedesignincludesanopenadministrativeofficespacethatisdesignedtosupportthe smoothoperationoftheinstitution.Theopenofficelayoutenablesefficientcoordinationof inquiriesandrequirements.Thebuildingisalsoequippedwithwashroomsonalternating floors,whichareprovidedonthegroundandthirdfloorstoensureaccessibilityforallusers. Thisapproachprioritizesfunctionalityandeaseofuseforthestaffmembers,visitors,and otherusersofthefacility.Thegoalistocreateaspacethatisefficient,accessible,andeasy tonavigateforall.
FirstFloor
Thedesignincludesacommunitykitchenandbarthataredesignedtoprovideaninclusive andwelcomingspaceforvisitors.Thecommunitykitchenandbarareequippedwithboth indoorandoutdoorseatingoptions.Thecornerspaceisdesignedasamultipurposearea, thatcouldbeusedforreading,asitincludesalibraryofbooks.Additionally,theopenarea arounditcanbeutilizedasaplayareaforchildrenandotherpurposes.Thisapproach prioritizesversatilityandflexibility,allowingthespacetobeusedforavarietyofactivitiesand events.Thegoalistocreateaspacethatisversatile,welcoming,andinclusiveforallvisitors.
GroundFloor
Thedesignincludesacommunitykitchenandbarthatisdesignedtoprovideaninclusiveand welcomingspaceforvisitors,equippedwithbothindoorandoutdoorseatingoptions.The layoutofthefacilityallowsforeasyaccessibilityfromallfoursides,promotingcirculationand encouragingvisitorstomovethroughandengagewiththespace.Additionally,forsafetyand securitymeasures,thefacilityisdesignedtobelocked,providingacontrolledaccessforthe staffandauthorizedpersonnelonly.Thisapproachprioritizesfunctionality,safety,and accessibilityforallvisitors.Thegoalistocreateaspacethatisinclusive,welcoming,and secureforall.
Basement
Thedesignofthisfacilityincludesakitchenlibrary,whichprovidesvisitorswithaccesstoa widerangeofkitchenutensilsandequipment.Thelibraryallowsindividualstoexploreand experimentwithdifferenttoolsandtechniquestoimprovetheircookingskills.Additionally,the facilityalsooffersamembershipprogramthatprovidesindividualswiththeopportunityto borrowitemsfromthelibraryonaregularbasis.Thisapproachprioritizesfunctionality, accessibilityandknowledgesharing.Thegoalistocreateaspacethatisinclusive, welcoming,andsupportiveofculinaryexplorationandlearning.
AxonometricView
GREENLINKNATURECENTER
Tutors:SamMarshall,PeterFarman,JohnCabello Location:WarringahExpressway,Sydney IndividualAcademicwork@UNSW
Brief:
Thedesignofthisnaturecenterisfocusedonprovidingavarietyofimmersive experiencesthatseamlesslyintegratewiththesurroundingnaturalenvironment. Theimageshownontheleftillustrateshowacarefullyplannedpathwaycanguide visitorsandenhancetheirexperienceofthesite.Thisprincipleisutilizedthroughout thedesigntoguideusersthroughthesiteandprovideadynamicandvariedjourney. Thesouthernendofthesiteischaracterizedbyaninformal,naturalsetting,while thenorthernendismoreformalizedandstructured,withaclearprogressionof functionsandspaces.
Thesiteplanisdesignedtoencourageexplorationanddiscovery,withbothactive andpassivelearningopportunitiesthroughout.Theplacementoffunctions,suchas hotelsandrestaurants,isinformedbyaninitialsiteanalysisandstrategicallylocated totakeadvantageoftheexistingcommercialdevelopmentatthesouthedgeofthe site,whilevisuallysecludingitfromtherestofthesitebyanurbanforest.The centralareaofthesiteisdedicatedtoinformalseatingandafoodcourt,which connectstotheInnerNorthSydneythroughabridge.Asoneprogressesfurther north,thereisaninterpretationcenterconnectedthroughthecentralPlaza,whichis expectedtobeahightrafficareaasitconnectstothemaincrossroad.
S t r o l l T r a c k S l o w T r a c k F a s t T r a c k
Generic/TypicalBeam
SuspendedCeiling
AluminumAngleToFormRenderStop AndShadowLine
ExpandedmetalLatheAcrossAll JunctionsBetweenStrawBalesAnd OtherMaterial
RecycledPlywoodOnladderFrameIn PlantationPinusNotchedAround&
FixedToColumn
ReedMatting
TensionWireatMinimum450C/C
GalvanizedMetalAngleFixedToSlab ToLocateLowerPlate&Provide TippingFulcrumForStrawBaleWall Assembly(HiddenInThisView)
ExpandedmetalLatheAcrossAll JunctionsBetweenStrawBalesAnd
OtherMaterial
AluminumAngleToFormRenderStop AndShadowLine
SelectedFloorFinish
RecycledPlywoodOnladderFrameIn PlantationPinusNotchedAround&
FixedToColumn
BlockingPiece PolytheneDampProofCourse
StrawBaleWallPanelDetail
NtsDetailAsPerYourHomeWebsite(Source:PaulDownton)
RecreationalSpace & BookArchive
CentralPlaza
InterpretationCenter
PublicPlaza
StrawBaleFarm, Workshops&SaleArea
HotelandRestaurant LowerLevelPlan UpperLevelPlan
SectionAA
KELLYVILLEHOUSE
Sitearea:884sqmt
Location:Kellyville,Sydney
Stage:ProjectManagement,Construction&OC
ProjectManager:RinkalShah
ProjectbyDreamBuiltPM
InCollabrationwithRinkalShah
ALEXANDRIAAVENUE
Sitearea:785sqmt
Location:AlexendriaAve,Westmead,Sydney
Stage:ProjectManagement,Construction&OC
ProjectManager:RinkalShah
ProjectbyDreamBuiltPM
InCollabrationwithRinkalShah
WARDSTREET
Sitearea:579sqmt
Location:AlexendriaAve,Westmead,Sydney
Stage:ProjectManagement,Construction&OC
ProjectManager:RinkalShah
ProjectbyDreamBuiltPM
InCollabrationwithRinkalShah
RIVERBANKHOUSE
Sitearea:679sqmt
Location:RiverBanks,Ponds,Sydney
Stage:ProjectManagement,Construction&OC
ProjectManager:RinkalShah
ProjectbyDreamBuiltPM
InCollabrationwithRinkalShah
RESPONSIBILITIES
AsanAssistantProjectManageratDreamBuiltPM,myresponsibilities included,butwerenotlimitedto:
· UtilizingXeroforexpensetracking:Iwasproficientinusing Xerotokeeptrackofprojectspending,ensuringaccurate recordsandefficientfinancialmanagement.
· Managedcostplusandlumpsumjobs:Iworkedwithcostplus andlumpsumcontracts,calculatedcosts,andprepared accuratebillingstatementsforclientsbasedontheproject progress.
· Coordinatedwiththegroundcrew: collaboratedcloselywith theProjectManagertoensuresmoothprojectexecutionby coordinatingwiththegroundcrewandtheirschedules.This involvedeffectivecommunication,resourceallocation,and timelytaskmanagement.
· Trackedbillsandinvoices:Iwasresponsibleformaintaininga comprehensiverecordofallbillsandinvoicesreceivedfromthe site,ensuringtimelypaymenttovendorsandsuppliers,and accuratefinancialdocumentation.
· Assistedinmarketingefforts:IcollaboratedwiththeProject Managertocreateengagingmarketingpostsforplatformslike Facebook,promotingthecompany'sprojectsandservicesto attractpotentialclients.
· Conductedclientmeetings:Priortoprojectcommencement,I metwithclientstounderstandtheirrequirements,preferences, andmaterialselectionchoices.Thishelpedinaligningproject planswithclientexpectations.
· Analyzedprojectexpenditure:Onceaprojectwascompleted, wasresponsibleforanalyzingthetotalspendingandexpenses incurred.preparedasummaryreportthatoutlinedtheproject's costachievements,ensuringitalignedwiththetargetedproject cost.
PleasenotethatwhileIdidnotperformalltheaforementionedactionsfor everyproject,Ihadtheopportunitytoworkonvariousprojectswhere executedtheseresponsibilitieseffectively.
DREAMBUILTPMPROJECTSUMMARY
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