ARCHITECTURE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The WHISPERING STREET
Architectural Thesis Studio -IX Aug-Dec 2021 Campus planning & Design of Ambedkar University Campus, Delhi India
the boulevard office
Architecture Design Studio-IV Jan-Mar 2019
To design an office complex in Mohali, India
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THE ANTHILL
Architecture Design Studio- VIII Jan-July 2021
To design a proposal for group housing (re-imagining the existing pattern of housing) in Chandigarh, India
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academic paper
Research Methodology-VIII
Jan-July 2021
Influence of Gender and Their Psychology in Space Planning and Architecture
TINY ABODE 3.0
Personal Project Sept-Oct 2022 Designing a Residence and 3D visualisation
FORM FOLLOWS CLIQUE
IDEA DESIGN COMPETITION
Aug-Dec 2020 Re-imagining the studio chairs following the principles of Bauhaus Architecture
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INTERIOR DIGEST
Interior Design-VII
Aug-Dec 2020
From working drawings to visualisation of a bedroom interior
WORK’O CLOCK
3D Visualisation and renderings for the project Temple Hills Condos, TN, USA Nov 2022
miscellaneous
Artist’s Vision and Photography
ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO | RUPAN SELECTED WORKS 2017-2022
the whispering street
This Thesis aims in studying the typology and design of a university campus by developing an understanding of the built environment, surrounding context and the current prevailing issues with the existing parameters of a campus planning.
To amalgamate a space which can be a vision of the future. The project is a government proposed project for Dr. Ambedkar University in Sector-3, Rohini, India. With the changing times and needs of a human, the approach to campus planning also needs to be updated. The master plan has been thought and made with a vision of the ever changing pattern of education and to develop a breathable space for the future growth of the campus.
The project was chosen to create an attempt to bring out the fusion of the existing parameters with the today’s needs and bring out a new typology which can cater to the future needs as well.
The architectural style of the buildings has been kept indian contemporary keeping in mind the surrounding context.
The massing, zoning and placements of the blocks has been done in response to the site conditions and prevailing climatic patterns which makes the campus sound both functionally and aesthetically. The campus design is the culmination of all the learnings acquired from the case studies, literature studies and other research data gained throughout the project.
The pedagogy is to produce an open and conducive environment close to nature and to create an ideal setup for learning, accessibility and excellence benefitting the standard of institute.
Rohini was lacking a campus of such big scale in the neighbourhood, which will also help overcome the downfall of the previous campuses in terms of infrastructure and compromised spaces.
Architecture Portfolio | Selected works 1
AERIAL VIEW OF THE PROPOSED CAMPUS FOR AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY
The Aim is to re-analyse the current patterns of spatial planning in a campus with architectural vocabulary. To produce an environment which will cater to the demands of future and will set an example in terms of sustainability.
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Schematic sketch depicting connectivity of spaces through subtraction of mass and connecting the two built spaces with bridge shading the underneath pathway
Prioritizing the functioning of built spaces and understanding the relationship of indoor and outdoor spaces. To optimize the linkages of different masses within the campus and between the micro environment and the city.
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Schematic sketch depicting the informal open spaces around the water channel inducing social interaction amongst users
The focus is to break the monotonous structure and heigrarchy of instituitional campuses and induce more nature and breakout spaces within the campus which will create harmony in terms of built and open spaces. And will allow the user group to experience a more liveable creative enviroment.
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CAMPUS MASTERPLAN
Showing academic and residential zones segregated with central tertiary v5 road. Also highlighting the padestrian and vehicular movement within the campus.
Entry/ Exits Vehicular Movement Padestrian Movement
Academic Blocks Auditorium
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A. Admin Block (G+3 Structure)
B. Academic Block 1 (G+3 Structure)
C. Academic Block 2 (G+6 Structure)
D. Library Block (G+4 Structure)
E. Auditorium Complex (G+1 Structure)
F. 2 BHK Unit (G+9 Structure)
G. 3 BHK Unit (G+9 Structure)
H. 4 BHK Unit (G+3 Structure)
I. Dining Hall (G+1 Structure)
J. Girl’s Hostel (G+10 Structure)
k. Boy’s Hostel (G+5 Structure)
Total Site Area: 18 Acres
Total Ground Coverage: 14422.35 sq. mts. (30% of the total site area)
Total Car Parking: 650 ( basement and surface parking)
Two- Wheeler Parking: 233
Total Faculty Units: 112
Green Play Field area: 3319.14 sq. mts.
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Admin Block Library Block and Ambedkar Center
Sports Center
Green Area/ Landscape
The academic campus is planned around the strong diagonal axis which acts as the main congregation spot and a ruling street for all the connecting zones sprouting through the street. The periphery of the campus covers roads vehicular movement which makes the internal campus completely padestrian zone.
Total permissible ground coverage: 35%
Permissible F.A.R. : 2.25
Achieved F.A.R. : 1.0
Total permissible height: 37 mts.
Maximum achieved Height: 33 mts.
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VIEW SHOWING THE LIBRARY AND CAFETERIA BUILDING CONNECTED WITH AMBEDKAR CENTER
The ground level houses cafeteria with a mezzanine level, the 1st and 2nd level house it labs with the 3rd and 4th level dedicated to library. Planning of the campus both academic and residential has been done based on the 5 elements of the city.
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AERIAL VIEW OF THE PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDING FOR STUDENTS, IMDIVIDUAL BLOCKS CONNECTED WITH COMMON CAFETERIA
The residential complex has the capacity to house 666 girls and 250 boys each room provided with isolated balcony and ample parking space in the front.
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THE BOULEVARD OFFICE
Site: 100 mts. x 50 mts. area in Panchkula, India. Orientation: North facing site.
Brief: To design a multi-use office complex which would cater to the requiements of various office spaces in panchkula and the office would function as day time office as well as an office which can operate 24x7.
Design Parameters: Design/planning, innovation, parcticality, multiuse, functionality, barrier free design, self sufficient, climatic responsive, sustainable, interactive indoor and outdoor space to promote healthy work environment, structure stability, spatial requirement.
Based on the brief the core focus was on the functionality and structural sustainability of the building also, creating an environment which is user friendly and infusing recreational spaces so as a more interactive relationship with the building can be established.
The interior spaces were planned based on the modern day working patterns and a desire of inclusive environment which will enhance the productivity of the users.
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Service Floor with electrical system and plumbing systems have been catered well in terms of their space requirement and provision for fire safety as well.
Third floor comprising two storeyed high auditorium with a capacity to house 150 people and other ancillary spaces along with terraces approachable from both office blocks.
Second floor serving the recreational hub of the structure with facilities such ass canteen, tv louge, library, nap room, gym etc. for creating social bond between the employees.
First floor with office caters to 24x7 system with both formal and informal meeting spaces and a barrier free design.
Ground floor housing reception, VIP surface parking, core with circulation system, office area with open floor planning 60 sq. mts. each.
Basement floor serving as parking area housing 85 cars and also space for mini bus with HVAC service system.
mts. x 100 mts.)
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EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC VIEW SITE AREA ( 50
Architecture Portfolio | Selected works 11 N GROUND FLOOR PLAN FIRE FIGHTING LAYOUT MEETING ROOM 12'-6" x 17'-72 CONFERENCE HALL 26'-3" x 17'-3" PANTR 12'-6" x 8'-3" OPEN TO SKY COURTYARD 26'-3" X 26'-3 OFFICE AREA 26'-3" x 26'-7 1 2 UP DN MANAGER'S OFFICE 8'-9" x 14'-3" OFFICE AREA 17'-3" x 26'-72 INFORMAL MEETING SPACE 8'-6" x 8'-9" LOBBY DISABLED 5'-0" X 7'-0" SHE TOILET 11'-3" x 11'-6" HE TOILET 11'-3" x 11'-6" W= 4'-0" T= 1'-0" DUC EMPLOYEE CABIN 8'-6" x 8'-9" verandah EMPLOYEE CABIN 8'-6" x 8'-9" EMPLOYEE CABIN 8'-6" x 8'-9" 5'-0" WIDE PASSAGE OFFICE AREA 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 C D E F G H J K L M N P Q 100'-0 21'-0 9" 89'-6 163'-0" 1'-6" 1'-6" 31'-6 9" 23'-0" 1'-6" 27'-0 " 45'-4 1 2 25'-10 2 15'-6 7'-0 15'-6 66'-9 23'-3" 64'-0 141'-6 23'-102 66'-9 7'-0 82'-3 9'-7 36'-7 2 38'-9 3'-0 100'-6" 62'-6" basement below trench for ventilators for detail REFER sheet 3b RAMP (RATIO- 1:10 level +1'-0" level +3'-0" D3 D3 D3 D5 D4 D4 D4 D4 D4 D4 D6 D4 D8 D4 D4 D4 D5 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W3 W3 W3 W6 W5 W5 W5 W5 W5 W5 W5 W1 W1 W1 W6 W1 W7 G1 G2 G2 G2 G2 G3 W2' W8 W8 W1 V2 V2 333'-0 166'-0" U U U U U 150mm 150mm 150mm 150mm 150mm 150mm 40mm 40mm 25mm 25mm 25mm 25mm 25mm 25mm 25mm 25mm
The Boulevard Office 12 MANAGER'S ROOM 16'-102" x 10'-6 TOILET 8'-3" x 4'-10 TRAINING ROOM 17'-3" X 17'-3 PERSONAL Assistant ROOM 8'-3" x 12'-6 PHOTOCOP ROOM 8'-3" x 13'-3" DIRECTOR'S ROOM 16'-7 " x 13'-4 TOILET 5'-0" x 7'-0 WAITING ROOM 17'-7 " x 26'-7 ENTRY OPEN TO SKY COURTYARD 35'-3" x 25'-102 8'-7 " WIDE PASSAGE VIP SURFACE PARKING 44'-7 " x 54'-0 TWO WHEELER PARKING DN UP E RECEPTION AREA 17'-72" X 17'-72 SHE DUC DUC T PLUMBING STACK W= 4'-0 T= 1'-0 R= 6 4'-0" WIDE GALLER Y GREEN AREA 8'-3" x 4'-10 GREEN AREA 6'-0" WIDE PASSAGE PAVED AREA SECURITY ROOM 12'-0" x 10'-6 REST ROOM 11'-0" X 11'-0 TOILE RAMP TO BASEMENT (RATIO- 1:10 E ATM 11'-4 " x 8'-0" 12'-0" x 8'-0"
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EMERGENCY EXIT 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
17'-9" 80'-0 trench for ventilators for detail REFER sheet 3b level +6" pedestrian gate 5'-0" wide level +1'-0" slope (1:30 level +1'-0 level +1'-0" level +11" level +3'-5 level +11 level +1'-0" finished floor level (plinth level +3'-3") D1 D2 D3 D3 D3 D3 D3 D4 D4 D4 D6 D4 D5 D4 D7 D3 D2 D4 D8 W1 W1 W2 W3 W3 W3 W3 W4 W4 W5 W5 W5 W5 W5 W5 W5 W6 W1 W6 W8' W8' W8 W8 W9 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W6 W6 333'-0 U U underground water reservoir tank for fire emergency outdoor fire hose system 150 mm dia. main sprinkler pipe 150mm 150mm 150mm 150mm 40mm 40mm 40mm 40mm 40mm 40mm 40mm 40mm 40mm 25mm 25mm 25mm 25mm 25mm 25mm 25mm 25mm 150 mm dia. main supply pipe connecting on all levels upto the main supply source ( o.h.t.) 8 MM FASTENER WITH G.I. NUT & WASHER fire emergency chamber (pressurized zone ) MANAGER'S ROOM 16'-10 " x 10'-6 TOILE 8'-3" x 4'-1 TRAINING 17'-3" X 17'-3 8'-3" x 13'-3" DIRECTOR'S ROOM CONFERENCE HALL 26'-3" x 17'-3" WAITING ROOM 17'-7 x 26'-7 ENTRY OPEN TO SKY COURTYARD 35'-3" x 25'-10 OFFICE AREA 26'-3" x 26'-7 8'-7 " WIDE PASSAGE VIP SURFACE PARKING 44'-7 x 54'-0 TWO WHEELER PARKING TOILET RECEPTION AREA 17'-7 X 17'-7 TOILET W= 4'-0 4'-0" WIDE GALLER OFFICE AREA 17'-3" x 26'-7 GREEN AREA STORE ROOM 8'-3" x 4'-1 GREEN AREA 6'-0" WIDE PASSAGE PAVED AREA 12'-0" x 10'-6 REST ROOM 11'-0" X 11'-0 TOILE RAMP TO BASEMENT (RATIO- 1:10 PAVED AREA 8'-6" 8'-9" verandah 59'-3" 9" 17'-7 19'-3 20'-0 4'-0 16'-0" 25'-10 1'-6 10'-6" R3-0 R2-0 10'-0 14'-0" R2'-0" 2'-0 31'-9" 2'-0 5'-0" 2'-0 33'-0 1'-6 1'-6 R3 6 19'-4 1'-6" 5'-0" 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1'-6 118'-9" 23'-0" 100'-0 25'-10 R6-0 78'-9" 23'-0" 1'-6 46'-3" 55'-6" 6'-6 20'-0 6'-0 13'-3" 25'-9 44'16'18'-4 R13'-6 R8'-0 9'-9" R8'-0 122'-4 66'-9 32'-7 19'-10 17'-3" 15'-0 141'-6 R6'-0 12'-9" 9'-9" 33'-42 7'-0 35'-4 18'-0 15'-0 25'-10 R4'-0 9" 7'-3 17'-9" 80'-0 trench for ventilators for detail REFER sheet 3b level +6" 5'-0" wide level +1'-0" slope (1:30 D3 D3 D3 D3 D6 D4 D4 D4 W1 W1 W3 W3 W4 W5 W5 W5 W5 W8 W8 W2' W1 W1 W1 W8 W8 W6 W6 333'-0 underground reservoir emergency hose system sprinkler pipe 150mm 150mm 150mm 150mm 40mm 40mm 40mm 40mm 25mm 25mm 25mm 25mm 25mm 150 mm dia. main connecting on all levels upto source o.h.t.) LEGENDS FOR FIRE HOSE CABINET FIRE MAN AXE BRANCH PIPE 15 MTS. LONG HOSE PIPE COUPLING 63 MM 1 NO 1 NO 2 NO 2 NO 1 NO SINGLE OUTLET LANDING VALVE FIRST AID FIRE HOSE REEL 36.5 MTS. LENGTH & 20 MM WITH HOSE REEL DRUM 40 MM DRAIN STACK 150 MM SPRINKLER RISER STACK 100 MM WET RISER STACK DESCRIPTION SYMBOL QTY. 1 NO 1 NO 1 NO 1 NO FOR 25Ø,40Ø PIPE FIXING DETAIL FOR PENDENT TYPE SPRINKLER WITH FALSE CEILING + 2400MM (MIN.) ABOVE F.F.L FINISHED CEILING LINE FLEXIBLE PIPE S.S. BRAIDED PIPE 25 MM REDUCING TEE FORGED FITTING MS CLASS BRANCH/ HEADER LINE PIPE SUPPORT AS DETAIL DISTANCE AS PER SUPPORT DETAIL SLAB AS PER STRUCTURE 8 MM FASTENER WITH G.I. NUT & WASHER 8 MM FASTENER WITH G.I. NUT & WASHER CEILING PRESSURE GAUGE LEGEND FOR FIRE FIGHTING FIRE EXTINGUISHER - 4.5 KG CO² FIRE EXTINGUISHER - 6 KG ABC UPRIGHT SPRINKLER 150MM MAIN SPRINKLER PIPE 25MM BRANCH PIPE 40MM BRANCH PIPE U ESCAPE ROUTE AT TIME OF FIRE EMERGENCY WITHIN THE BUILDING chamber (pressurized zone TWO WHEELER PARKING GREEN AREA SECURITY ROOM 12'-0" x 10'-6 REST ROOM 11'-0" X 11'-0 PAVED AREA 19'-3 20'-0 4'-0 16'-0" 25'-10 2 1'-6 10'-6" R3-0 R2-0 10'-0 14'-0" R2'-0" 2'-0 31'-9" 1'-6 R13'-6 19'-4 2 1'-6" 5'-0" 25'-10 2 R6-0 78'-9" 6'-6 20'-0 6'-0 13'-3" R13'-6 80'-0 trench for ventilators for detail REFER sheet 3b level +6" pedestrian gate 5'-0" wide level +1'-0 level +1'-0" D3 D2 W1 W1 W2 W3 W3 underground water reservoir for fire emergency outdoor fire hose syste LEGENDS FOR FIRE HOSE CABINET FIRE MAN AXE BRANCH PIPE 15 MTS. LONG HOSE PIPE COUPLING 63 MM 1 NO 1 NO 2 NO 2 NO 1 NO SINGLE OUTLET LANDING VALVE FIRST AID FIRE HOSE REEL 36.5 MTS. LENGTH & 20 MM WITH HOSE REEL DRUM 40 MM DRAIN STACK 150 MM SPRINKLER RISER STACK 100 MM WET RISER STACK DESCRIPTION SYMBOL QTY. 1 NO 1 NO 1 NO 1 NO MS CLASS BRANCH/ HEADER LINE PIPE SUPPORT AS DETAIL DISTANCE AS PER SUPPORT DETAIL SLAB AS PER STRUCTURE 8 MM FASTENER WITH G.I. NUT & WASHER 8 MM FASTENER WITH G.I. NUT & WASHER PRESSURE GAUGE LEGEND FOR FIRE FIGHTING FIRE EXTINGUISHER - 4.5 KG CO² FIRE EXTINGUISHER - 6 KG ABC UPRIGHT SPRINKLER 150MM MAIN SPRINKLER PIPE 25MM BRANCH PIPE 40MM BRANCH PIPE U LEGENDS FOR FIRE HOSE CABINET FIRE MAN AXE BRANCH PIPE 15 MTS. LONG HOSE PIPE COUPLING 63 MM 1 NO 1 NO 2 NO 2 NO 1 NO SINGLE OUTLET LANDING VALVE FIRST AID FIRE HOSE REEL 36.5 MTS. LENGTH & 20 MM WITH HOSE REEL DRUM 40 MM DRAIN STACK 150 MM SPRINKLER RISER STACK 100 MM WET RISER STACK DESCRIPTION SYMBOL QTY. 1 NO 1 NO 1 NO 1 NO PRESSURE GAUGE LEGEND FOR FIRE FIGHTING FIRE EXTINGUISHER - 4.5 KG CO² FIRE EXTINGUISHER - 6 KG ABC UPRIGHT SPRINKLER 150MM MAIN SPRINKLER PIPE 25MM BRANCH PIPE 40MM BRANCH PIPE U
PAVED AREA 59'-3"
19'-3 20'-0 4'-0 16'-0" 25'-10 1 2 1'-6 " 10'-6" R3-0 " R2-0 " 10'-0 14'-0" R2'-0" 2'-0 " 31'-9" 2'-0 " 5'-0" 2'-0 " 33'-0 1'-6 1'-6 R13'-6 " 19'-4 1 2 1'-6" 5'-0"
1'-6 118'-9" 23'-0" 25'-10 1 2 R6'-0 " 78'-9" 23'-0" 1'-6 46'-3" 55'-6" 6'-6 20'-0 6'-0 13'-3" 25'-9 44'7 2 16'7 2 " 18'-4 2 " R13'-6 R8'-0 " 9'-9" R8'-0 " 122'-4 1 2 32'-7 2 19'-10 2 17'-3" 15'-0 R6'-0" 12'-9" 9'-9" 33'-4 1 2 35'-4 2 18'-0 15'-0 25'-10 1 2 R4'-0" 9" 7'-3
Architecture Portfolio | Selected works 13 N SECOND FLOOR PLAN HVAC LAYOUT LIBRARY 17'-3" X BILLIARDS ROOM 13'-42" X 17'-3" UP WORKER'S ROOM 12'-6" X 8'-3" LOUNGE AREA GREEN ROOM 17'-7 1 2" X 11'-102 GYM 35'-3" X 26'-3" AUDITORIUM 31'-10 1 2" X 62'-3 NAP ROOM 8'-9" X 8'-6 3'-9" WIDE BALCONY TV LOUNGE 35'-72" X 22'-9" LOCKER ROOM 12'-6" X 8'-3" DUCT 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 C D E F G H J K L M N P Q TOILET FOR DISABLED 5'-0" X 7'-0 SHE TOILET 11'-3" x 11'-6 HE TOILET 11'-3" x 11'-6 DUCT STACK level +24'-5" level +24'-5" (level drop of 1") (level drop of 1") DUCT STAC OPEN TO SKY COURTYARD 26'-3" X 26'-3" OPEN TO SKY COURTYARD 35'-3" x 25'-10 1 2 level +1'-0 NAP ROOM 8'-9" X 8'-6 NAP ROOM 8'-9" X 8'-6 UP DN W= 4'-0 T= 1'-0 R= 6 level +24'-6" level +1'-0 level +24'-6 level +27'-0 2.64 TR Indoor Unit 2.64 Indoor Unit (FXMQ-80) 883 cf 1.5 TR Split Unit (Non-VRV) Indoor Unit (FXMQ-80 Indoo Unit (FXMQ-80) 2.64 TR Indoor 883 cf 2.64 TR Indoor Unit (FXMQ-80 883 cf 1.5 TR Split Unit (Non-VRV) 1.5 TR Split Unit (Non-VRV)
THE A.H.U IS AT FOURTH FLOOR ALONG WITH R.T.U. AT THE TERRACE CATERING TO THE OVERALL HVAC SYSTEM OF THE STRUCTURE. THE DUCTS HAVE BEEN CREATED WHERE THE COMBINATION OF DIFFUSERS AND GRILLES HAVE BEEN LAID OUT FOR EVEN DISTRIBUTION OF AIR THROUGH OUT THE FLOOR THE LAYOUT OF THE HVAC MAY DIFFER FROM FLOOR TO FLOOR ACCORDING TO THE FLOOR USAGE V.R.V. SYSTEM OF DUCTING HAS BEEN ACHIEVED IN THE STRUCTURE FOR EFFICIENT FUNCTIONING.
The Boulevard Office 14 NOTESALL THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WALLS ARE OF BRICK UNLESS MENTIONED ( R.C.C./SHEAR WALL IN THE BASEMENT) LIBRARY 34'-102 PANTRY 4'-10 " X 8'-7 NON-ACCESSIBLE TERRACE CANTEEN 54'-0" X 44'-72 KITCHEN 21'-42" X 17'-7 1 2 DUCT STORE ROOM 8'-3" X 12'-42" 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 HE TOILET SHE TOILET level +24'-5" DN UP DUCT W= 4'-0 T= 1'-0 R= 6 level +12'-6" level +10'-0" level +24'-5 2.64 TR 2.64 TR Indoor Unit (FXMQ-80) TR TERRACE RXYQ 14 O/D UNIT Div.166.5% FXMQ 63 FXAQ 32 Hi-wall Split FXDQ 32 Ducted type 22-T/82 33-T/259 33-T/227 Ducted type FXMQ 50 HI-WALL SPLIT FXDQ 32 HI-WALL SPLIT FXMQ 50 HI WALL SPLIT 22-T/114 22-T/164 FXAQ 63 DUCTED TYPE FXMQ 100 Ducted type FXMQ 80 Ducted type 22-T/160 33-T 223 FXMQ 80 Ducted type FXAQ 3 HI-WALL SPLIT HI-WALL SPLIT HI-WALL SPLIT 22-T/160 33-T/260 72-T/360 RXYQ-8 O/D UNIT 72-T/583 Div.129.5% ZONE- 'A' ZONE-'B' SCHEMATIC LAYOUT FOR SECOND FLOOR ONLY AS THE LAYOUT MAY DIFFER FROM FLOOR TO FLOOR CANTEEN AREA SECOND FLOOR LAYOUT CORRIDORS CORRIDORS BILLIARDS ROOM LOCKER ROOM WORKERS ROOM AUDITORIUM LIBRARY GYM FXMQ 50 FXMQ 50 NAP ROOMS GREEN ROOM LOBBY PASSAGEWAY
HVAC ROOM AT THE BASEMENT
the Anthill
The planning of city Chandigarh by Le Corbusier was done carefully to accommodate the future needs and urbanization of the city. With the growing population and demands of the inhabitants there is an urgent need to revisit the planning of the sectors to meet the needs and housing shortage.
A proposal has been made to re-densify some of the housing prevalent in the sectors of phase 1 of Chandigarh to provide people with decent living conditions. This project focuses on providing group housing in sector-7, Chandigarh with incorporating the ongoing proposals of the Master Plan 2031 and also leaves room for implementing policy level changes.
Site: Sector 7-c, Chandigarh
Site Area: 18.96 Acres (1198’-0” X 699’6”)
Existing Density: 34 PPA Existing FAR: 1.8
Existing Housing: Plotted Row Housing G+2 Private Structure Setting with absence of ample community green spaces
Total Existing Units: 258 Units
Existing Population Density (considering the family size as 4.5): = 1161 people
Target population: 2 times the current density = 2322 people
Total no. proposed units to cater: 550 Housing Units
EWS Housing = 72 Units (37 sq. m.) Rental Studios = 4 Units (230 sq. m.)
Studio Apartments = 12 Units (72.85 sq. m.)
1 BHK Housing = 12 Units (75 sq. m.)
2 BHK Housing = 212 Units (85.30 sq. m.)
3 BHK Housing = 200 Units (154.75 sq. m.)
4 BHK Housing = 40 Units (230 sq. m.)
TOTAL = 552 House units (Achieved)
The aim was to propose a housing at the designated site considering to accomodate 2x the current density and the housing typlogy adopted for the design problem is Co-housing. Co-housing is a balance between privacy and the community. Developments are usually between 10-40 households to make interactions as easy as possible. Residents are the decision-makers and decisions are often based on consensus. Co-housing communities are inclusive and part of the wider community.
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VIEW SHOWING THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND APARTMENTS
VIEW SHOWING THE EWS HOUSING WITH COMMON GREEN BELT SANDWICHED BETWEEN TWO ROW HOUSING
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SITE PLAN SCALE- 1:500
PETROL PUMP SHOP CUM FLATS Residential Area Maintenance Depot Residential Area LVL + 63'-0" (G+4 Structure) LVL + 87'-0" (G+6 Structure) LVL + 87'-0 (G+6 Structure) LVL + 87'-0 (G+6 Structure) LVL + 87'-0" (G+6 Structure) (G+2 Structure) (G+2 Structure) 87'-0" Structure 87'-0 StructureG+2 Structure-S H O P C U M F A T 63'-0
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CUM LVL + 63'-0 (G+4 Structure)
Structure 25 -0" G+1
OFFICE P A R K I N G LVL + 87'-0" (G+6 Structure) LVL + 87'-0" (G+6 Structure) LVL + 87'-0" (G+6 Structure) LVL + 87'-0" (G+6 Structure)
Site Area = 18.96 ACRES
Site Dimensions = 1198’-3” x 699’-6”
Total Ground coverage = 22489.23 Sq. m. (29.3% of the total site area including the existing retail zone)
Site Circulation = 5115.13 Sq. m. (6.6% of the total site area)
Setbacks = 50’-0” (NE & SW Edges) 63’-0” (NE & SE Edges)
Parking = 1ECS (Surface Parking) = 510 Cars
Density Achieved of proposed Group Housing = 130 PPA
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Secondary Entrance SECTOR
SHOP Area LVL + 25'-0" (G+1 Structure)
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
The ground floor is equipped with the common services such as gym, service floor, reading cafe, guest apartment, In-house Laundry and co-working space keeping in mind the COVID scenario. The central core of the tower is facilitated by the stairwell and lifts along with open green pockets to allow interactions between the neighbors and promoting ample light and ventilation.
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(Community Service Floor) SCALE- 1:100
Store Area
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Toilet for Handicapped
Toilet for Handicapped 35. Female Toilet 36. Balcony 37. Gym 38. Locker room 39. Female changing room 40. Male changing room 41. Store area 42. Dance and Yoga studio 43. Instructor Room 44. Equipment Store
Female Toilet 13. Conference room 14. Balcony 15. Workstation-3 16. Office 17. Balcony 18. Community Laundry Room 19. Living room with kitchenette 20. Guest Room-1 21. Toilet 22. Guest Room-2
LEGEND
Rental Studio: (230 Sq. m.) 1. Living Room 2. Kitchen 3. Bedroom-1 4. Bedroom-2 5. Balcony 6. Toilet-1 7. Bedroom-3 8. Toilet-2 9. Balcony 10. Bedroom-4 11. Bedroom-5 12. Bedroom-6 13. Toilet-3
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4. Master Bedroom 5. Balcony 6. Closet 1+ BHK Unit: (75 Sq. m.) 1. Living cum Dining Area 2. Kitchen 3. Multi-purpose Room 4. Store 5. Master Bedroom 6. Toilet 7. Balcony 3
2 BHK Unit: (85.30 Sq. m.) 1. Living Room 2. Kitchen 3. Bedroom-1 4. Toilet 5. Master Bedroom 6. Master Toilet 7. Closet 8. Balcony
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN
(Rental Studio, Studio Apartment, 1BHK Unit and 2 BHK Unit) SCALE- 1:100
The placement of the apartments has been done in such a way that the young bachelors and small families can enjoy and interact, promoting social culture. The open floor in front of the apartment will aggrevate the accidental meetings between the users.
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UP UP A B C D E F G H J K L M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 A B C D E F G H J K L M B'
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Studio Apartment: (72.85 Sq. m.) 1. Living cum Dining Area 2. Kitchen 3. Toilet 1
Bedroom
The apartments has a universal accessible design to cater to all types of user groups. To achieve sustainable housing neighborhood the structure will be built with prefabricated ferrocement cavity walls to maximize the performance and longivity of the structure.
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1. Foyer
Living Room
Servant Room with Toilet
Dining Room
Kitchen
Washing Area LEGEND
Master
14. Closet Area 15. Master Bath 16. Bedroom-3 17. Balcony 18. Toilet-2 7. Laundry Room 8. Powder Room 9. Bedroom-1 10. Bedroom-2 11. Store Area 12. Toilet-1
FLOOR PLAN
BHK LAYOUT: 230 Sq. m.)
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Aerial views showing the front and the rear outdoor parks with apartment clusters
ACADEMIC PAPER
ABSTRACT
Space is an environment which comprises man-made structures and settings within which human activities take place. The architecture was merely looked as a service of shelter in its early times but with today’s world it reflects how much more it is involved with our lives. This paper highlights how gender takes the role in designing the spaces and how individual psychology affects the construct of a space. It reviews about how over the years the gender has been stratified and how the spaces have been developed through ages. Interior spaces as well as urban level spaces have been discussed to get a thorough knowledge about the elements of the research topic.
This paper opens up about how the various factors impact the psychological character of a space. Not only on the urban level but at a building level as well.
A feminist perspective can be a measure to bring a more holistic approach to the design. And an exploration to further make architecture inclusive for people to feel more comfortable and confident in a space. Gender has played a crucial role in shaping architecture as in the early times the access to knowledge was only to men and considering the more density among the overall population made the superior in the charts.
Women were restricted to family oriented tasks and their needs, their choices were also governed by the men in the society. With the industrial revolution and population shift in the society from rural to urban brought a break in the chain where women also stood for equal opportunities.
From that time to now with the advancement of society much significant changes have been seen in the field of architecture and space planning. The biggest area to test out the inclusiveness of the genders both binary and non binary; public realm or urban spaces are the key aspects of it.
An online survey was conducted with questions based on the usability of the public spaces and pictorial comparisons to get a view on how people perceive gendered spaces. Architecture has a long way to go and achieve a significant change in terms of designing spaces not only for male and female but also transgenders and other non binary genders to make the society, the space a more holistic and welcoming to all.
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title: influence of gender and their psychology in space planning and architecture
The illustration above shows the grave details about how the generations of humanity has been strictly segregated around two binary genders (i.e. male and female) and often dominated by the men in the society owning space and tagging spaces appropriate for gender; for example, women belonging to Kitchen and men belonging to streets. Where the time has come to rethink the structure of the usage of space and one behaves in public space considering all the non- binary genders. The term space has been greatly misunderstood by the planners and designers pouring their personal experience and perspectives into building urban spaces neglecting the needs of the other genders. This paper was an attempt to highlight these issues.
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FORM FOLLOWS CLIQUE
Brief:
To analyse and re-design the studio chair and studio stool into a single hybrid entity which serves the function of both.
Design Parameters: Design, Innovation, Parcticality, Multiuse, Anthropometrics, Spatial Requirement.
Based on the brief and contemplating the legacy of Bauhaus, their contribution towards Architecture the concept revolved around three parameters i.e. flexible, functional and skeletal.
Analysing the merits and demerits of the prevailing design of the studio chair and stool, the hybrid design comprises of basic geometry which efficiently fulfills the functional needs of the design. The skeletal approach to the product makes it visually light.
Visually appealing through vibrant colours and enhancing healthier and interactive behaviour in the studio, sliding pivoted writing top for easy angle movement and suitable for both left and right handed people cushioned seat for more comfort and bearing long sitting hours.
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Wooden plank for writing which is pivoted at the joint for easy angle movement (W=150mm, H=20mm, D=400mm)
Drawer for storage (such as mobile, water bottle, stationary etc. )
W=150mm, H=150mm, D=400mm
Lever arm mechanism which will help adjust the height of the seat.
Backrest with cane weave pattern (fixed with M.S. cleats to the base/ or can be done by dove tail joint). Cushioned wooden seat (35 mm thick base).
M.S. box section of size 20mm x 20mm being used as armrest and welded at joints.
M.S. steel plate 30 mm wide and 10 mm thick suporting the three leg (M.S. rod of 18 mm) structure with room for lever mechanism at the centre riveted down to secure the legs.
M.S. Rods (18 mm thick) forming a ‘V shape’ 3 leg structure held by 15 mm thick M.S. plate.
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FURNITURE LAYOUT SCALE- 1:30
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detailing out the interiors of the bedroom 3'-71 2 " 8'-9" 4'-71 2 " 3'-6" 3'-0" 41 2 " 14'-0" 41 2 " 8'-0" 9" 9" 9" 4'-5 1 2 " 4 1 2 " 5'-8" 9" 9" 18'-0" 9" 10'-6" 9" 3'-0" 9" 6'-3" 9" 9" 3'-6" 7'-0" 9" 2'-6" 3'-6" 12'-0" 9" Master Bedroom 14'-0" x 18'-0" drawer chest T.V. Console 9'-3" 2'-11 2 " 2'-9" 4'-41 2 " 9" 12'-9" 9" 3'-6" 14'-6" 9" 18'-0" 9" 9" Walk in Closet cum dress area 8'-0" x 18'-0" Master Toilet 9'-3" x 10'-6" Courtyard Below 3'-0" 3'-0" 3'-0" 3'-0" 4'-0" 2'-0"
2'-2 1 2 " 2'-0" 5'-5" 1'-6" 7'-0" 4'-0" 1'-6" 1'-9" 1'-9" 2'-0" 3'-11" 2'-0" 5'-3" 1'-9" 4'-0" 4'-9" 6'-3" 5'-6" D1 D2 2'-2" 4 1 2 " 5'-3" 2'-6" 4'-6"
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Modern.
follow-up drawings
Mirror
The view showcases the interior visulaisation of the bedroom in consideration to the color theory, 60,30,10 rule and the style based on the mid-century architecture.
The view highlighting the accent color blue and the arrangement of furniture around the room not disturbing the functionality and walkability within the space.
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Site: Varanasi, India Site Area: 1524. 40 sq. ft.
Proposed Built Area: Ground Level: 1055.65 sq. ft. First Level: 1113. 80 sq. ft. Total: 2169.45 sq. ft.
Material Used: Brick, Wood, Concrete Key Features: Double height ceiling, terrace, massing of the rooms.
Architecture Style: Contemporary Concept: The house is inspired from the rubics cube in terms of interconnectivity, placement and volume of spaces with pockets of open spaces accessing the outdoors.
TINY ABODE 3.0
VIEW SHOWING THE TINY ABODE 3.0
The color palette accentuates the volume and voids in the facade projecting the harmonious amalgamation with the surrounding built environment. The intent behind the design was to maximize usage of the available space without compromising on the functional aspect of the structure.
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dining space and
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private areas.
area
space
13. Lobby 14. Terrace 15. Bedroom-1 16. Balcony 17. Bedroom-2 18. Library 1. Front Verandah 2. Guest Entry 3. Living Room 4. Prayer Room 5. Guest Bedroom 6. Bath 7. Master Bedroom 8. Dining/ Lobby Area 9. Store 10. Kitchen 11. Pantry 12. Rear Verandah Ground floor plan first floor plan 1 4 3 8 9 11 10 7 6 5 2 14 13 17 18 15 16 6 12 6 6 16
The central Lobby/
Living
acting as a transitional space between the semi private and
The choice of making the living
as a double height
captures the essence of grandeur in the small perimeters enhancing ingress of light and ventilation accross the depth of structure.
temple . hills .
Proposed Temple Hills Condominiums Designed by Architect Mitchell Barnnett, Software used: Autocad,
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condominiums
Condominiums in Tennessee, USA. Barnnett, 3D modeling and renders by Rupan. Autocad, Sketchup, and V-ray.
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the . inner . child . syndrome
During the COVID times, I re-watched many of my childhood favorite TV shows and got the inspiration to test my drawing skills by drawing them on a miniature canvas of 60 X 60 mm. It helped me in understanding the scale and proportions.
Medium: canvas paper, pencil color, pen and ink.
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i . me . and . myself
This digital graphic collage represents my beliefs, my personality, and my vision. This illustration has many ties with the realm of spirituality and astrology. Some references such as waves depicting flow of life and unpredicted events. Floral decorative pattern representing attention to detail and turtle representing luck etc.
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PAST . MEMORIES . FUTURE
The illustration showing life of a human trapped in the thoughts of past and future stuffing their memories by replaying the past, confusing the mind and soul; living the oblivious present and missing out the true meaning of life.
Medium: Paper, pen and ink.
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DREAM . A . LITTLE . Dream . of . me
The tale of a woman rekindling with her past memories, re-imaging the moments she spent lovingly. The sound of music soothing her pain, feeling emptiness in her life as she phases like the moon. Medium: Paper, pen and ink.
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The Expanse of dreams flowing journey
Top Picture
Aerial view of Capitol complex June 2019// Chandigarh
Bottom Picture Sukhna Lake November 2019// Chandigarh
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its all about perspective
Installation at Chandigarh Art Museum October 2020// Chandigarh
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RR R R ‘Less is More’ - Meis Van Der Rohe Contact | rupan.cca@gmail.com Selected Works | 2017-2022 Architecture Portfolio