ARCHITECTURE
PORTFOLIO RICHA VERMA
RICHA VERMA
rv.richa20@gmail.com 469-877-8030 | rv20
WHO AM I ?
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.
EDUCATION
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
CERTIFICATIONS
Maverick Advantage Distinction University of Texas at Arlington
UTA College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) Dean’s List- 4.0 GPA Maria Martinez-Cosio, Ph.D.- Interim Dean
Classical Architecture Workshop Certificate Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA)
Certification of Leadership Development LEAD: Leadership Empowerment & Development
2019-Present 2017-2019 2016-2017
EXPERIENCE
Design/Build Studio- UT Arlington Student Designer Wright Group Architects Architectural Intern
Randy Angell Designs Architectural Intern
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
Feb 2022 - Apr 2022
Sept 2021 - Dec 2021
Fall 2022 Spring 2022 & Fall 2021 Spring 2021 Spring 2019
AutoCAD Autodesk Revit Sketchup Rhinoceros 3D Grasshopper Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Premiere Pro Lumion Enscape Tableau Microsoft Office
LANGUAGES
English | professional working proficiency Hindi | native Punjabi | native
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PARK
BUS SHELTER- DESIGN BUILD HOUSING COMPLEX FOR HOMELESS CHARCOAL DRAWINGS GRAPHITE & INK DRAWINGS MOON THEATRE Meow PAVILION
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DART
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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
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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
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
4-inch Columns,CNC-cut Beams & Seat pieces Beams, Columns, & L-Brackets welded together Seat
Vinyl Stickers on HDPE Screening Plastic
Beam, Column, & L-Bracket connection Base and Column Sleeve welded
EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC CNC-cut trash bin pieces Front-View of Bus Shelter Prototype Columns on Bases 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
SITE PLAN
PLASTIC (HDPE)
COLUMN DETAIL COLUMN & BEAM CONNECTION BEAM & ROOF CONNECTION- POLYGAL HOLDER SEAT FRAME CONNECTION SEAT
CONNECTION ROOF DETAIL
BEAM DETAIL
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
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SCALE
Sheets
PHYSICAL SITE MODEL 1/64” = 1’0”
3D Printed Buildings, Transparent & Black Acrylic
NATURAL/ENVIRONMENTAL-RELATED CONCEPT Flood Resilience HUMAN-RELATED CONCEPT Interactive Public Spaces BUILT ENVIRONMENT-RELATED CONCEPT Connection to UN Headquarters & Waterfront
SECTION A DESIGN FOR INTEGRATION Unique Concept DESIGN FOR ECOSYSTEM Salt Tolerant Landscape DESIGN FOR RESOURCES Concrete- Water Resistant DESIGN FOR ENERGY Solar Powered Energy DESIGN FOR WELL BEING Connecting people to nature + Walkable distances DESIGN FOR WATER Rainwater Collection DESIGN FOR CHANGE Addresses Sea-Level Rising via Virtual Reality DESIGN FOR EQUITABLE COMMUNITY Public Access to Waterfront GRADE LEVEL FLOOR PLAN UNDERGROUND FLOOR PLAN A A B B CANOPY LEVEL FLOOR PLAN N
SUN PATH ANALYSIS SUN RADIANCE ANALYSIS 0 lux 3000 lux 0 kWh/m 1650 kWh/m
EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC INTERIOR RENDER- VIRTUAL REALITY CENTER
SECTION B
Natural Light through Glass Roof
Reflecting Ponds Rainwater Collection Salt Tolerant Trees Transparent Solar Panels ACCESS DIAGRAMS
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Glass Roofs
Natural Ventilation
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
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CONCEPT DIAGRAMS
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) PHYSICAL SITE MODEL 1/32” = 1’0” SCALE Blue Styrofoam Board & White Museum Board
Klyde 01 Cafe 02 Retail STore 03 Dance & Music Studio 04 Art & Craft Studio 05 Mech/Elec 06 BOH 07 Dressing Rooms 08 Performance Theatre 09 Multipurpose Roof Space NHARWOODST WOODWALL RODGERSFWY KLYDEWARREN PARK 01 02 B 03 A 04 05 05 07 07 07 06 06 07 07 07 08 08 09 N
SECTION A SECTION B
WALL SECTION
INTERIOR RENDERS NIGHT-TIME RENDERS
04 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
FLOOR PLAN 01 N FLOOR PLAN 02 FLOOR PLAN 05 FLOOR PLAN 03 FLOOR PLAN 06 FLOOR PLAN 04 FLOOR PLAN 07 1 2 3 3 A A
ELEVATION 01 ELEVATION 02 ELEVATION 03
SECTION A UNIT FIRST FLOOR PLAN UNIT SECOND FLOOR PLAN UNIT SECTION UNIT RENDERS
Private Horizontal Circulation Communial Spaces Stairs Entrance Open Spaces Resource Center Communal Laundry Area Communal Dining Area Restrooms Elevators Vertical Circulation Vertical CirculationElevators
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
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CONCEPT SKETCH
PLAN ELEVATION SECTION ELEVATION
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07 GRAPHITE
& INK DRAWINGS
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