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P O R T F O L I O RUMANA PATEL 2017-2022

ABOUT

I am a diligent and ardent architecture graduate who believes in social responsibility and the power of design as a tool for social change. For me, architecture is about functionality more than aesthetics. My work focuses on bridging the gap between nature and human ingenuity.

EDUCATION

2017-2022 | A.P.I.E.D, SPU Univeristy- Gujarat, India

Bachleor of Architecture

CGPA: 3.25

2015-2017 | Holy Angels’ Convent School- Gujarat, India

GSEB - 75.4%

WORK EXPERIENCE

2021 | UNEVEN- Vadoadara,Gujarat

• Helped in generating deisgn options and 3d modelling of partition wall for living room and dinning table, working drawings for wadrobe, false-ceilings, kitchen for Aadil’s residence(33LE).

• Made Working drawings and assisted architects in deisgn of site offices, doors,windows and staircase.

• Made drawings for services like electrical, toilets, and helped in design and drawings of false ceilings.

INSTALLATION&WORKSHOPS

2022| Carving workshop

2019| Deployable workshop

2018| Tensegrity workshop

RUMANA PATEL

Phone: +91-7046266629

Email: patelruma56@gmail.com

DOCUMENTATION

2019 | Hunarshala and Khamir-Bhuj,Gujarat

2018 | Contextual Study-Karamsad, Gujarat

2018 | Contextual Study- Jodhpur, Gujarat

COMPETITION

2022| Ayodhya Global Design Competition

ACHIEVEMENTS

2022 | 2nd rank (AIR) in Ayodhya Signage design competition

2020 | Display of work at Kalakatha at A.P.I.E.D

2019 | Selection of work for display of C.O.A

2017 | Secured 1st rank in History of Architecture-I

SKILLS

• AutoCad

• Sketchup

• V-ray

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Indesign

• Corel Draw

• MS OFFICE

LANGUAGES

English Hindi Gujarati

AGRO-PARK

Reimagining the city and its open spaces

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Academic | Undergraduate Design Thesis

Semester X | 2022

Location| Andheri-West, Mumbai

Team | Individual

The thesis began by considering how food is linked with people, the gap between consumers and producers, and the architect’s role to bridge that gap. The research focused on the slow food movement, diverse agricultural practices, and the typology of vertical farming systems.

The purpose was to develop a new paradigm that fosters community, improves wellbeing, and boosts economic growth by localizing the food system. Allowing cities to take responsibility for their residents’ food security creates some early opportunities to reunite the producer and consumer.

The design idea is centered on the integration of many activities engaged in farming to provide experiences and a “place” to visit. The program is designed to provide a boost to urban agriculture in an effort to raise awareness as well as provide a space for communities to come together and celebrate.

To view the Thesis Research Book, please scan the QR Code

Far away farms Urban city Bridging the gap

The site guidelines are used to define the building form.

The built volume is developed with the minimal possible of ground floor area possible in order to optimize ground cover for farming and gardening.

The cluster is further subdivided by the addition of a central circulation zone, resulting in the formation of two green pockets.

The built form is further split up to break the monotony of the built and to provide access.

The height is modified to fit the needs of the users, and the program is segregated into three floors based on the amenities.

The green pockets are further subdivided into zones.The proposed amenities are designed for three floors.

To make the project economically viable, the structure is elevated to lease for multiple purpose.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

LEGEND

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

LEGEND

THIRD FLOOR PLAN

WEST ELEVATION

Farmland Roop top garden

Market Garden pavilions

Workshop Area Exhibition Space

PARK AND PLAY

Academic | Urban Design Studio

Semester IX | 2021

Location| Vadodara, Gujarat

Team | Individual

The primary objective of the urban design studio was to learn about the city’s history, socioeconomic characteristics, physical infrastructure, ecological factors, and activity mapping at different times of day. Finally, future development concepts were developed by overlaying the smart city plan with the development plan.

The research area was chosen to be in the centre heart of Vadodara, between the railway station and the Alakpuri region. The research began as a group project and was followed by numerous individual initiatives for the neighborhood, providing needed facilities such as break squares and leisure spaces.

The main aim for individual proposal was to design a multi level parking along with recreational zone which increases social interaction, appealing to kids, youngsters and adults. The proposal is intended to have upto four floors, however further floors may be added in the future.

Kindly scan the QR code to access my compilation of Urban deisgn group work

Please review pages 10,37, 38, 40,54,55, 57, and the final compilation to evaluate my contribution to the group work.

• The city of Vadodara is divided into 13 wards. The site falls under ward 10.

• The site is opposite to railway station. Surrounded by residential areas and commercial complexes.

• The area opposite the site is used for railway parking.

• The front of the site is used for parking.

ISSUES:

• Due to insufficient area for railway parking illegal parking is done on the site

• On street parking leads to haphazard traffic at times.

• No recreational zone present in Alkapuri area.

SITE ANALYSIS

Reference is taken from the guidelines of the site. Following the guidelines from the site, various pockets are formed.

CONCEPTUAL DIAGRAM

The activities are divided into two categories: Built form: Multi-level parking

Ground floor: Other activities

The ground floor is elevated for recreational activities.

Site Commercial Residential

Railway Parking Illegal Parking on site

On- street Parking

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

LEGEND

SECTION AA’

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

1. Entrance

2. Basketball court

3. Exhibition

4. Food court

5. Washrooms

6. Triangular seating

7. Stepped seating

8. Playful ribbon

9. Playscape and outdoor gym

10. Parking for 2 wheelers

11. Fire exit

SITE ACTIVITIES

Playful ribbon

Triangular seating

Stepped seating

Playscape

Baketball court

STUDENT HOUSING

Academic | Housing Design Studio

Semester VIII | 2020

Location | Vidhyanagar, Gujarat

Team| Jumana Parwala

My Role | Site Analysis, Conceptual design, Drawings and Graphical representation

The primary objective was to analyze the diverse requirements of architecture studnets and faculty,and then deisgn a residence with shared amenities and green spaces.

The idea was to investigate socio-cultural and architectural factors that influence student satisfaction by offering basic as well as lesuire amenities to student along with faculty members.

The design‘s primary concept was to zone the site in such a way that basic facilities are located at the core, acting as a bridge for undergrads and experimenting with solid and void throughout the structure.

SITE ANALYSIS

LOCATION: Opposite to A.P.I.E.D campus , Vallabh Vidhyanagar

USER GROUP: A.P.I.E.D students (650) and nearly 32 full time faculty and Visiting Faculty members.

SITE

A.P.I.E.D CAMPUS

SHASTRI MAIDAN

BVM CAMPUS

ISCON BUILDING

GARDENS

PRIMARY ROAD

SECONDARY ROAD

TERTIARY ROAD

Selecting a single volume.

Dividing the volumes in 3 parts center

CONCEPTUAL DIAGARM

STUDENT CLUSTER

for circulation.

Placement of vertical circulation are decided.

Stacking of modules

Reduction of volumes resulting into voids.

Converting voids into communal spaces.

Sky bridges acting as common space and connection between two buildings.

LEGEND

Site entry

Primary road

Main node

Basic amenities

Stepped sitting

1. Student cluster (g+4)

2. Student cluster (g+5)

3. Common gathering

4. Common gathering (faculties)

Multipurpose + AV room

Library

Gym + indoor game

Play ground

Faculty housing

Faculty and guest cluster

SITE LAYOUT

SECTION AA’

VIEW FROM STUDENT CLUSTER

SECTION BB’

SECTION

STUDENT CLUSTER PLAN

• The relationship between solid and void throughout the built in turn creates permeable, extroverted and introverted scenarios.

• The voids are strategically located to allow for increased air movement through building mass which promotes natural ventilation through housing unit.

• The voids in the design approach acts as collaborative spaces along the common corridors of hostel blocksas an orchestration of multi-use spaces.

• There are total 10 student clusters on the site , in which 3 cluster has warden room and office on the ground floor and remaining clusters has laundry rooms.

EXPLODED ISOMETRIC VIEW OF STUDENT ACCOMODATION

Sleeping space Bathroom Study Window seat

SINGLE OCCUPANCY

Sleeping space Bathroom Study Common space

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

Box window

Sleeping space Bathroom Study Balcony

TRIPLE OCCUPANCY

INDIVIDUAL STUDENT UNITS

Studio apartments

2BHK

3BHK

3.5 BHK

Common green space

Studio apartments

• The Cluster 1 comprises of 2BHK (assistant professor), 3BHK (associate professor), 3.5BHK (HOD and principal) and studio apartments(1BHK).

• The 3.5BHK goes up to G+2 floors, while other apartments goes

Stair well

2BHK

1BHK

Circulation

Green space

Faculty apartments

Guest apartments

• The Cluster 2 is provided for faculty and guest housing.

• The cluster 2 comprises of 1bhk and 2hk, where faculty apartments goes up to G+4 floors while guest apartments goes up to G+3 floors.

FACULTY CLUSTER

1BHK

2BHK

3 BHK

3.5 BHK

INTERNSHIP

Professional

Semester VII | 2021

Location | “UNEVEN” Vadodara, Gujarat

My Role | Working drawings, 3d visualization and Site visits

PROJECT : MR. AADIL’S RESIDENCE- 33LE

RSP DOCUMENTAION+CONTEXTUAL STUDIO

Academic Semester IV | 2019

Location | Jodhpur, Rajasthan and Karamsad, Gujarat Team| Group Work

My Role | Research, Site Drawings

The primary objective was to investiagte the designated area, paying special attention to the contextural and architectural aspects.

The idea was to throughly research the choosen loaction and then provide an intervention for the region’s inhabitants.

The selected loaction was old housing complexes in Karamsad, Gujarat and later, Jodhpur was considered to study diverse styles for future comparision, with the chosen region near Ghanta Ghar(Clock Tower). My contribution to the documentation of the places during group work is summarized below.

The Ghanta Ghar in Jodhpur is a magnificient clock tower in the centre of the city, built by Maharaja Sardar Singh about 200 years ago.It is surrounded by street markets, with the most famous amongst them being Sardar Market.

Ghanta Ghar is a good example of 19th Century stone maso-

ELEVATION OF CLOCK TOWER

ELEMENTS OF JODHPUR

MISCELLANEOUS WORK

“For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity.”-Henri Cartier-Bresson