4th Year Architecture Portfolio- Richa Verma

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO RICHA VERMA

RICHA VERMA rv.richa20@gmail.com 469-877-8030 |

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WHO AM I ?

EXPERIENCE

Hello! I am Richa, an undergraduate architecture student, and this is a selection of my most representative work over the last 4 years. Born in India, I was always fascinated by the traditional and vernacular architecture, and when I moved to the States, my interest grew even further. I strongly desire for the big, the monumental, the renowned, but above all, I seek the small, the ancient, and the vernacular. I aim to learn more about the cities, the people, their cultures, which all intertwine within the process of architecture designing. For these reasons, I fully intend to pursue my dream of becoming a licensed architect.

Design/Build Studio- UT Arlington

EDUCATION

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

The University of Texas at Arlington Bachelor of Science- Architecture

Collin County Community College Associate of Science

Plano East Senior High School High School Diploma

2019-Present

Student Designer

Wright Group Architects Architectural Intern

Randy Angell Designs Architectural Intern

AutoCAD Autodesk Revit

2017-2019

Sketchup Rhinoceros 3D

2016-2017

Grasshopper Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign

CERTIFICATIONS Maverick Advantage Distinction University of Texas at Arlington

Adobe Premiere Pro Fall 2022

Lumion Enscape Tableau

UTA College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) Dean’s List- 4.0 GPA

Spring 2022 & Fall 2021

Classical Architecture Workshop Certificate

Spring 2021

LANGUAGES

Spring 2019

English | professional working proficiency Hindi | native Punjabi | native

Maria Martinez-Cosio, Ph.D.- Interim Dean

Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA)

Certification of Leadership Development

LEAD: Leadership Empowerment & Development

Microsoft Office

Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

Feb 2022 - Apr 2022

Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS 01

DART BUS SHELTER- DESIGN BUILD

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SPONGE PARK

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MOON THEATRE

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HOUSING COMPLEX FOR HOMELESS

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Meow PAVILION

CHARCOAL DRAWINGS

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GRAPHITE & INK DRAWINGS

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In partnership with DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) and the Dallas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), we designed and built DART’s next generation bus shelters- one 5-ft x 8-ft bus shelter accomodating seating for 3 people + ADA space, and one 5-ft x 2-ft bus shelter accomodating one person to replace the current one-post bus stops around DFW Metroplex. We interviewed daily DART riders, DFW residents,and DART employees to understand and analyze the issues that they face and what changes they want. The two human-scale prototypes built focused on creating an impact for the community by improving the shelter performance, security, and increase ridership.

DART NEXT GENERATION BUS SHELTER

Location: DFW Metroplex Materials: Aluminum structure (built in steel), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Plastic Screening and Seat, & Polygal Roof Skills: Welding, Plasma Cutting, CNC Machine, Table Saw, Grinding, & Drilling

4-inch Columns,CNC-cut Beams & Seat pieces

Beams, Columns, & L-Brackets welded together

Beam, Column, & L-Bracket connection

Base and Column Sleeve welded

Vinyl Stickers on HDPE Screening Plastic

Seat Frame welded

Seat Plastic (HDPE) cut, curved, and connected to Seat Frame

Roof & Back Screening Connection using Table Saw

Bus Route Number cut with CNC Machine

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC

Columns on Bases

CNC-cut trash bin pieces

1. SOLAR PANELS 2. POLYGAL HOLDER 3. LIGHTING FIXTURES 4. ROOF SCREENING 5. RODS 6. 4-INCH COLUMNS 7. ADVERTISING/TECH PANEL 8. TRASH BIN 9. POLYGAL 10. CROSS FRAME 11. BEAM 12. L-BRACKET 13. ROOF CAP 14. BACK SCREENING 15. SEAT

Front-View of Bus Shelter Prototype

SITE PLAN

COLUMN DETAIL

BEAM DETAIL

COLUMN & BEAM CONNECTION

BEAM & ROOF CONNECTION- POLYGAL HOLDER

SEAT FRAME CONNECTION

ROOF DETAIL

SEAT PLASTIC (HDPE) CONNECTION

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An urban design proposal for a site in New York City which happens to be in the flood zone area. Since the sea level is rising due to the changing climate, this project is proposed to educate and inform people about the issue with the help of Virtual Reality. To diminish the damage of floodwater, a large canopy is added on the ground level which can let the water pass through it from the several voids in it, creating interactive public spaces for the visitors.

SPONGE PARK

Location: 666 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10016 Site Area: 6.4 Acres

PHYSICAL SITE MODEL 1/64” = 1’0” SCALE 3D Printed Buildings, Transparent & Black Acrylic Sheets

NATURAL/ENVIRONMENTAL-RELATED CONCEPT Flood Resilience

HUMAN-RELATED CONCEPT Interactive Public Spaces

BUILT ENVIRONMENT-RELATED CONCEPT Connection to UN Headquarters & Waterfront

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DESIGN FOR INTEGRATION Unique Concept

DESIGN FOR WELL BEING Connecting people to nature + Walkable distances

DESIGN FOR ECOSYSTEM Salt Tolerant Landscape

SECTION A

DESIGN FOR WATER Rainwater Collection

DESIGN FOR RESOURCES Concrete- Water Resistant

DESIGN FOR CHANGE Addresses Sea-Level Rising via Virtual Reality

DESIGN FOR EQUITABLE COMMUNITY Public Access to Waterfront

GRADE LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

DESIGN FOR ENERGY Solar Powered Energy

UNDERGROUND FLOOR PLAN

SUN PATH ANALYSIS

SUN RADIANCE ANALYSIS

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3000 lux

0 kWh/m

1650 kWh/m

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC

INTERIOR RENDER- VIRTUAL REALITY CENTER

SECTION B

Event Center Climate Awareness Gallery Administration Building Circulation Gallery Cafe Virtual Reality Center

PROGRAMS 1 Event Center 2 Climate Awareness Gallery 3 Administration Building 4 Circulation Gallery 5 Cafe 6 Virtual Reality Center Public Private

ACCESS DIAGRAMS

Natural Light through Glass Roof

Reflecting Ponds

Rainwater Collection

Salt Tolerant Trees

Transparent Solar Panels in Glass Roofs

Natural Ventilation

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MOON THEATRE A design proposal for a welcome center at Downtown Dallas. It is a glass cube with a floating sphere inside which works as museum about other museums of the Art District.

The sphere, which marks the grand entry view, is a performance theatre which can host 400+ occupants. In the middle, under the floating sphere is a 40’ diameter reflective pond which reflects the sphere above and provides great view to the audience.

Location: 2121 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX, 75201 Site Area: 40,075 SF

CONCEPT DIAGRAMS

PHYSICAL SITE MODEL 1/32” = 1’0” SCALE Blue Styrofoam Board & White Museum Board

Site Green Spaces

Site Buildings

Site Restaurants & Stores Schools & Daycares Banks & Hospitals Attractions Residential

Site Streets Woodwall Rodgers Fwy (U.S. 366)

Site Mckinney Avenue Trolley Local Bus Route Express Bus Route Pedestrian Ways

Site Parking Options (1-6 minutes walk)

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SECTION A

SECTION B

WALL SECTION

NIGHT-TIME RENDERS

INTERIOR RENDERS

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HOUSING COMPLEX FOR HOMELESS This project is a proposal to solve the problem of homelessness in the city of Dallas, Texas. Eighty hexagon shaped units are designed with two floors and basic necessities.

The two structures hide a beautiful courtyard in between which is large, yet intimate for the residents. The canopy in the picturesque landscape gives a sense of urban forest with multiple columns as a metaphor for trees.

Location: 1115 Wall St, Dallas, TX, 75215 Site Area: 3 Acres

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FLOOR PLAN 03

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FLOOR PLAN 06

FLOOR PLAN 07

ELEVATION 01

ELEVATION 02

ELEVATION 03

Horizontal Circulation

Stairs

Vertical CirculationElevators

Entrance

Open Spaces

Resource Communal Communal Restrooms Elevators Center Laundry Dining Area Area

Private

Communial Vertical Spaces Circulation

SECTION A

UNIT FIRST FLOOR PLAN

UNIT SECOND FLOOR PLAN

UNIT SECTION

UNIT RENDERS

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A pavilion, inspired by the shape of a cat stretching its body, sits on a platform surrounded by water in a Downtown area. The organic shape with reflective material creates a beautiful space to sit and spend the evening.

Meow PAVILION

CONCEPT SKETCH

PLAN

ELEVATION

SECTION

ELEVATION

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CHARCOAL DRAWINGS

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GRAPHITE & INK DRAWINGS

RICHA VERMA

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