Architectural Design and Construction portfolio

A R C H I T URBAN D E SIGN C T U PO R TFOLIO E

Sanyukta Bhagwat Urban Designer | Architectural Designer | LEED GA (Selected works from 2015 -2021)

Education Masters of Advanced Architecture And Design (MAAD) 3.9 / 4.0 California College of Arts, San Francisco (Expected graduation- Summer 2021)

Sept 2020- Ongoing

Masters of Urban Design (MAUD) 3.7 / 4.0 University of Westminster, London

Sept 2016- Nov 2017

Work exhibited at Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism 2021, Superstudio network and AEDES at Berlin https://www.urbanworks.cca.edu/news/events/aedes - Recipient of Design Excellence and Cultural Engagement award 2021 - CCA Merit Scholarship

- 175 Westminster Excellence Scholarship

Bachelors of Architecture, BArch University of Pune, India

Sanyukta Bhagwat I am a professional with 2 years of experience in Architecture and Urban Design; with a spirit and flair for design. I am a visionary believer in creativity and imagination to invent and re-invent surroundings we live in!

My professional work involved addressing social, political, economical environments and design issues.

Skills Digital Applications, 3D Modelling AutoCad | Revit | Sketchup | Rhino | VRay Lumion Presentations Photoshop | Illustrator | Indesign | MS Office Competencies Conceptual design | Schematic drawing | Construction drawings | Research and Strategy | Analytical skills | Critical thinking | Organisational skills | Performance-Driven

Jun 2010- Apr 2015

- Top 5 for 2 consecutive years in batch of 45

Experience Graduate Teaching Assistant, California College of Arts

Jan 2021- ongoing

Urban Designer; Bernard van Leer Foundation (BvLF) TARU Leading Edge

July 2019- Sept 2019

Assisting History of Architecture and Design class by offering mentorship, support, technical expertise, leading discussions, grading assignments with 21 undergrad students

Performed with BvLF and 5 stakeholders on tactical urban design projects according to the ITCN framework. Aid in business development; resulted in getting 1 more project from client

Urban Design Intern; Studio LK

Oct 2018- Nov 2018

Implemented site analysis and Design Access Statement for a masterplanning project in UK

Junior Architect; Lunkad Properties- Multitude Design Cell

Worked across residential and mixed-use projects (~$400K) refining schematic plans, electrical layouts, sections. Presented design proposals, minutes of meetings and feasibility reports

Trainee Architect; Archtype Design- Architecture and Interiors

Executed intricate drawings, design specifications along with team of 8 architects Developed illustrations using computer literacy for presentation and marketing purposes

Jun 2015- Apr 2016

Jun 2014- Oct 2014

Professional 9 Acre

A high end residential project

The Jamadagani house

A single-family residential unit

Construction drawings

Mixed use project working documentation

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Urban 95

An urban city level initiative

Academic (MAAD, MAUD) The ‘A’ Frame

Recreational villa project

Social Activator A cluster of ADUs

The Cliffs

Recreational hub project

Traditional Urban Spaces

Guidelines for contemporary traditionalism

The Ripple Effect

Incremental Urbanism development

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| 9- Acre Land | Lunkad Realty- 2015 Housing and Development project (~$1.62M) Site: Pune, India

9 Acre is a high end residential project with an area of 9 acres located on the outskirts of the city; on the Mumbai-Pune highway. The design was crafted according to a property owner’s vision of offering infinite value and comfort to the residents with the addition of lifestyle amenities and community services.

The proposal takes into the account the development in phases which makes it more self-sustaining.

The layout is subdivided that maximises the potential of the amenities and 3 different types of abodes such as 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments. A block plan that bifurcates the housing units which are 12 storey high with the retail, commerical and activity zones on either sides. The project comes under the Pune Municipal Corporation legislation in the residential land zoning. The development is a RCC framed structure with sustainable design approach and materials like flyash bricks.

Softwares used: AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketchup (VRay)

Typology A- 1 Bedroom

Typology B- 2 Bedroom (Duplex)

Typology C- 2 Bedroom (Duplex)

ROAD LINE

LVL +0.85 m

LVL +0.85 m

PLINTH LINE

FIRE DUCT

DN

SKYLIGHT CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT

DN

FIRE DUCT

ELECTRICAL DUCT

DN

floor treatment

floor treatment

UP

UP STORAGE UNITS

STORAGE UNITS

PLINTH LINE

FIRE DUCT

DN

floor treatment

UP STORAGE UNITS

TOWER 5

TOWER 6

PODIUM LINE

ROAD LINE

SKYLIGHT CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT

TOWER 4

ELECTRICAL DUCT

PLINTH LVL +1.00 m

UP

SKYLIGHT CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT

DOWN

RAMP TO THE BASEMENT

PLINTH LVL +1.00 m

TOWER 3

UP

ELECTRICAL DUCT

SKYLIGHT CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT

SKYLIGHT CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT

SKYLIGHT CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT DN UP

UP

SKYLIGHT CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT

TOWER 2

DOWN

ELECTRICAL DUCT

PLINTH LINE

L ROA

D

ROAD LINE

UP STORAGE UNITS

RAMP TO THE BASEMENT

UP

PLINTH LVL +1.00 m

TOWER 1

floor treatment

STORAGE UNITS

SKYLIGHT CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT

SKYLIGHT CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT

DN

floor treatment

UP

PU

SKYLIGHT CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT

DN

SKYLIGHT CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT

FIRE DUCT

DN

ND

FIRE DUCT

PU

ELECTRICAL DUCT

PLINTH LINE

ND

ELECTRICAL DUCT

PU

UP

PLINTH LINE

ND

FIRE DUCT

DN

floor treatment

STORAGE UNITS

SKYLIGHT CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT

SKYLIGHT CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT

PLINTH LINE

SKYLIGHT CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT

ROAD LINE

LVL +0.85 m

WIDE

NA EXTER

LVL +0.85 m

DOWN

PLINTH LVL +1.00 m

STORAGE UNITS

UP floor treatment

ELECTRICAL DUCT

floor treatment

DN

ELECTRICAL DUCT

FIRE DUCT

DN

ND

FIRE DUCT

STORAGE UNITS

UP

UP

PU

DN

SKYLIGHT CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT

UP

SKYLIGHT CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT

24 m

RAMP TO THE BASEMENT

SKYLIGHT CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT

PLINTH LINE

SKYLIGHT CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT

TOWER 7

ROAD LINE

TOWER 8

PLINTH LINE

SKYLIGHT CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT

ROAD LVL +0.00 m

LVL +0.85 m

Site Plan with amenity areas

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ELECTRICAL DUCT

SERVICES DUCT

FIRE DUCT

SERVICES DUCT

DN

FIRE PRESSURIZATION DUCT

UP STORAGE UNITS

STORAGE UNITS

SERVICES DUCT

3

STORAGE UNITS

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Typical 1, 3, 5, 9, 11 (7- refuge floor) floor plans

‘Zooming in the apartment 101’

Typical 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 floor plans

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| The Jamadagani House | Archtype Architecture- Fall 2014 A single-family high end bunglow project (~$420K) Site: Pune, India

A house is a process of creation and comprehension of ways of living and belonging.

The concept of this house design manifests itself with something that is actively created and re-created through the right balance of space formation.

The client’s spatial imaginery of the house was of ‘Inside out’; in order to live the outdoor environment inside their comfort space. Taking that ocnsideration, the concept of ‘blue-green’ pockets was designed with green patios and water ponds inside the floor plate of the house. It is a 7 Bedroom township with luxurious interior design and landscape. The design offers extravagant interios spaces like the formal and informal living, entertainment room, pooja room, indoor and outdoor dining, 3 master bedrooms, one guest room, 2 servant rooms and recreational features like lily ponds, green patios, green wall, lawn garden.

Softwares used: AutoCAD, Illustrator Roof plan

VERANDAH BELOW

FOOT STOOL

SIDE TABLE

BALCONY 6'1" X 6'2"

SIDE TABLE

BEDROOM 16'11" X 11'11"

DRESSING

SHOWER AREA 7'1"X3'5"

WALK IN ROBE 5'5" X 8'0"

TOILET 7'1" X 8'0"

LEVEL 5.10 M

LANDSCAPED AREA BELOW

CANOPY BELOW

FOOT STOOL

SIDE TABLE

TV

CORNER TABLE

GLASS LIFT 5'0" x 5'3"

CORNER TABLE

BEDROOM 16'11" X 11'11"

SIDE TABLE

LOBBY BELOW

GLE

SINGLE SEATER

SE

AT

ER

UP

LEVEL1.20M

MEDITATION ROOM 7'1" X 6'7"

SIN

FEATURED WALL

VERANDAH 16'6" X 6'11"

LIVING 17'11" X 13'7"

BRIDGE

MEDITATION ROOM 6'1" X 6'2"

WALK IN ROBE 14'11" X 11'0"

UP

SHOWER AREA 5'11"X5'2"

LEVEL 5.40M SLIDING DOOR

SHOWER AREA 6'2"X4'5"

TOILET 5'11"X12'0"

2 - SEATER SOFA

ER AT

CENTER TABLE

AT ER

FAMILY AREA 13'1" X11'8"

BEDROOM 12'9" X 17'8"

TOILET 7'8" X5'1"

CONSOLE

CORNER TABLE

LOBBY 6'3"X11'2"

GL

PUJA 7'1" X 6'0"

SINGLE SEATER

LIVING 17'11" X 13'7"

E SE

WALK IN ROBE 7'6" X 5'7"

SIN

BALCONY 4'5"X4'1"

SIN

CENTER TABLE

GL E SE

CENTER TABLE

DRESSING

WALK IN ROBE 5'5" X 8'0"

3 - SEATER SOFA

DRESSING

TOILET 7'1" X 8'0"

3 - SEATER SOFA

DRESSING

SHOWER AREA 7'1"X3'5"

TV

FOOT STOOL SIDE TABLE

SIDE TABLE

UP

SHOE ROOM 4'2" X 5'4"

LE TAB DY STU

FOOT STOOL

SITOUT BELOW 9'1" X 13'3" STUDY TABLE

CANOPY ABOVE

LANDSCAPED AREA

UP

DRESSING

LEVEL 2.10 M

FEATURED WALL

BRIDGE

LOBBY 8'5"X 6'0"

SLIDING DOOR

SIDE TABLE

BEDROOM 11'2" X 12'10"

WALK IN ROBE 7'11"X12'10"

SIDE TABLE

FAMILY 14'10" X 11'6"

LIFT 4'5" X 5'0"

CENTER TABLE

POWDER TOILET 5'11" X 4'0"

UP

Second floor plan

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

INDIAN SEATING

LEVEL1.20M

INDIAN SEATING

LEVEL 2.40M

TABLE CORNER

CONSOLE

TOILET 12'0" X 7'6"

STORE 6'3" X 6'1"

SHOWER AREA 4'11"X7'6"

CONSOLE

BEDROOM 12'9" X 17'8"

PROPOSED BUNGALOW DR.JAMADAGANI & FAMILY AT KOTHRUD, PUNE

WASHING MACHINE

UTILITY 6'3" X 11'2"

DINING TABLE

PANTRY 6'3" X 4'7"

DINING 16'2" X11'8" SEATING

DRESSING

WALK IN ROBE 7'11" X 12'10"

HO

B

SERVENT ROOM 2.62 X 2.95

W.C 1.25 X .95

BATH 1.35 X 1.90

UP

SITOUT 9'1" X 13'3" STUDY TABLE

SERVENT ROOM 2.62 X 4.35

LEVEL 2.10 M

FOOT STOOL

FIRST FLOOR.

KITCHEN 11'2" X 12'10"

FRIDGE

SIDE TABLE

LEVEL0.30M

BALCONY 4'5"X4'1"

SIDE TABLE

UP

LIFT 4'5" X 5'0" SINK

LOBBY 7'5"X10'0"

LEVEL1.20M

DEALT BY UP LEVEL0.30M

SANYUKTA

CHECKED BY

First floor plan

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

PC

SCALE NTS

REVISED ON

PARKING NORTH

PROPOS DR.JAMA AT KOTH

DATE 29.07.14

PA SECURITY CABIN 4'11" X 4'2"

DEALT BY

Parking floor plan PARKING FLOOR PLAN

SANYUKTA CHECKED BY PC

2

0.150

0.150

1234

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CEMENT SLURRY LIGHT GRANITE CLADDING

| Construction drawings | 3"

WALL

Archtype Architecture- Fall 2014

DARK GRANITE CLADDING 6MM (RECESSED)

Residential project documentations 2' X 2' LIGHT COLOURED VITRIFIED TILES

6"

6"

2' X 2' LIGHT COLOURED VITRIFIED TILES

DARK GRANITE BORDER 6" WIDE AS PER ARCHITECT'S APPROVAL

LIGHT GRANITE CLADDING

DARK GRANITE BORDER 6" WIDE AS PER ARCHITECT'S APPROVAL

SECTION AT BB' (CLADDING DETAIL)

The technical drawings are for mixed use development in Pune, India.

They are with the basic construction information and the specification documents elaborate more on materials and techniques.

Softwares used: AutoCAD

DETAIL AT A PLAN (FLOORING LAYOUT) PROJECT

An elevator lobby detail (1:15)

PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AT WALVWKAR NAGAR, PARVATI, PUNE.

OWNER

DRAWING

SHRI. NILESH PATE M/S. PATE DEVELOPERS PUNE.

LIFT LOBBY DETAIL

PR

2.900

WATERPROOFING

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2.350

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2.300

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2.400

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TREAD = 0.25M RISER = 0.160M (10)

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FLOORING PCC FILLING

Front Elevation (1:50)

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TREAD = 0.25M RISER = 0.167M (9)

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RAILING REFER DETAILS

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“Nobody has a greater stake in future than today’s children”

-Robert Swaak (Chair, Board of Trustees BvLF)

| Urban 95 | Bernard Van Leer Foundation and TARU- 2019 Urbanism and Placemaking project Site: Pune, India

95 “If we could experience the city from an elevation of 95 cm- the height of a 3 year oldwhat we could do differently?

Urban 95 is a development initiative to identify and scale ideas for live, play and interact for young children through better public places, transport planning, early childhood services, land use policies and data management across the city of Pune. The project led the proposals working with the city and urban entrepreneurs to identify and scale ideas to change the way families with young children use public spaces. This include walkable neighbourhoods that cater for the basics a young family needs, public spaces close to home that attract all generations while allowing small children to explore safely, and reliable transport that makes it easy, affordable and enjoyable for families with young children to travel where they need to go.

Providing a safe, healthy and an interesting environment to all the children at a very start is the best development policy to build healthy, properous, creative and sustainable communities. A better designed public spaces where all where all the children can thrive will eventually lead to a succesful society. The policy also means planning simultaneously for other vulnerable groups in the society (Elderly and disabled) Softwares used: AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop

Merging green and play spaces!

Temporary play streets!

Story-telling in public!

Safer crossings!

Pop-up play!

Urban Stories!

Traffic calming!

Everything nearby!

Safe, playful transit!

Fanstasy routes!

Interesting pedestrianization!

Integrated childhood services!

Develop sense of team play!

Image courtesy: Bernard Van Leer Foundation and TARU

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‘Cataloging Smart city features’

Key ideas for actions for an inclusive Infant-Toddler-Caregiver Neighbourhood

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| The ‘A’ frame|

Triangular volumes

Masterplan with intersectionof infinity lines and archipelago of villas

Hospitality masterplanning- ‘Horizon’ beach resort- Spring 2015 A part of Architectural thesis project at Sinhgad College of Architecture (BArch) Site: Varsoli Beach, India

The project is a part of the thesis study on beach resort masterplanning. The site is located on a virgin white sand beach in the tropical coastal area; serving a perfect location for recreational program. Due to its contoured and descending levels, the site maximized barrier free oceanic views. The spatial angular form was developed through the initial concept of ‘Horizon’ and the infinity lines reaching it; thus shaping triangular volumes.

Program creation

A holistic approach for a recreational, soothing and sustainable stay

The concept is to preserve the ecological systems, enhance sustainability whilst providing recreational enclave through a tropical ‘archipelago’ design. Taking the advantage of the geographical settings, these luxurious villas zigzagging at different levels face the sea as well as have direct access. It envisages a collection of private villas providing a boutique resort experience with private beach area and garden.

The pyramidal structure not only offers a unique living experience; but the steep slopes drains off the heavy rains and at times hailstone showers. With the innovative use of straight infinity lines, neutral colors, and organic materials such as local stone, mangalore tiles (Local shingles), glass, mud bricks, wood where each property flows naturally between cozy interior living and the beauty of the sea!

Softwares used: Revit, AutoCAD, Illustrator

Panoramic views

Maximizing scenes with contoured layout

Reaching out to the horizon Inhibiting the sequential experiences

Module Combination

Type A and type B both have a set of attached 2 luxury rooms. They are placed rotationally to follow a spatial organisation

Setting out plan Column positions and Foundations

Ground floor plan Specification layout

Section at AA’

North side elevation

East side elevation

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| The Cliffs | Recreational project- ‘Horizon’ beach resort- Spring 2015 Architectural project at Singhad College of Architecture (B.Arch) Site: Varsoli Beach, India

The project is a part of the thesis study on beach resort masterplanning. The site is located on a virgin white sand beach in the tropical coastal area; serving a perfect location for recreational program.

Taking advantage of the contoured site, the recreational hub is programmed with maximum scenic oceanic views. This particular infrastructure forms a part of the beach resort and caters to the recreational activities. The spaces have been crafted to provide aesthetics, functionality and levelled circulation alon g the slopes.

The transparency between the exteriors and interiors work in concert, where the glass facades are pleasing from each vantage points. These spaces promises sanctuary at different altutudes with thier material andarchitectural style elements. The spaces include infinity pool, poolside bar lounge, changing rooms, fine dining, open to sky terrace and banquet hall/multi-purpose hall. The structure blends seamlessly with its surrouding landscape, with enteries at different points through cut- fill settings.

Softwares used: Revit, Photoshop

Recapturing the scenic cliffs Programmed spaces at different tiers

Concierge Bar lounge

Changing

Banquet hall

Infinity pool

Open air terrace

First entry- Ground floor plan Splashing the waters and drinks!

Kitchen Fine Dining Second entry- Second floor plan Celebrating the panoramic spectacle!

Infinity pool

First floor plan Relishing the oceanic delicacies!

Storage

Breaking the traditional floor rhythm Programmed spaces at different tiers

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| The Ripple Effect | Commons Ground- ‘Post-2020 city’- Spring 2021 Architecture and urban project at California College of Arts (MAAD) Site: West Oakland, CA

West Oakland has been known for its rich culture, African-American community, power within and their rootedness. Due to large amount of disinvestment in the past, an emergence of a ‘commons platform’ with puncturing of tactical and permanent interventions is the key to overall Cypress neighborhood activation . The focus area runs along the Mandela Parkway; major north-south median-divided street with pre-dominant residential area.

The goal is to preserve the cultural systems, provide social and economic equity and sustaianble green infrastructure through activation of urban spaces/pockets. The proposal seeks to strategise ‘Incremental Development’ by structural interventions and activations that can be accomplished over phases in time to release energy and create a positive “RIPPLE EFFECT” This is an urban connectivity and placemaking concept to leverage the Mandela Parkway strip assets (residences, frontages, vacant properties, parks) into an improved “social circuit” for local businesses, artists, walking, biking, community gardening, meeting friends, and community events, all the activities that build sustainable communities. Collaborated with West Oakland Environmental Indicators Project (WOEIP), Equity Research Team (ERT) as community partners.

Softwares used: Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketchup

SURFACE LEGEND Existing infrastructure Parks and landscaped spa ces Open spaces Sidewalks, Pedestrian area

‘Masterplanning the Ripple’ Proposed ni terventions

FORM Grounding the ‘Commons’

Peepholes

Urban analysis study

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COMMON

7th Street corridor in West Oakland is an important commercial and cultural corridor. Historically this area along the Nimitz freeway Port of Oakland has been a dense (3)and Social Infrastructure residential district, a thriving commercial zone, a freight and passenger transportation center, and a music entertainment HARDWARE district. It has been in constant change and development West Oakland pattern. It consists of 3 zoning areas; with a pre-dominant private land use for smallOakland commercial 7th Street corridor in West is anbusinesses, important multifamily housing, institutional churches and athis mixed commercial and cultural corridor.

Historically areause. along the Nimitz freeway and Port of Oakland has been a dense SOFTWARE residential district, a thriving commercial zone, a freight and passenger transportation center, and a musicLegend entertainment West Oakland Program district. It has been in constant change and development pattern. It consists of 3 zoning areas; with a pre-dominant private land use for small commercial businesses, multifamily housing, institutional churches and a mixed use. $

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ORGWARE West Oakland Legend Sports and Leisure 5% Religious 18%

Arts and Culture 7% Eats and Drinks 12%

ORGWARE West Oakland Legend

Sports and Leisure 5% Parking 9% Religious 18%

Arts and Culture 7% Eats and Drinks 12% Shops and Services 49%

Boundaries: Residential parcels located Parking 9% the corner of 9th and 10 th street; and around along the Nimitz freeway. 7th Street runs as Shops and the main spinal corridor.

Services 49% Current use: Commerical, Industrial, Residential,Residential Parking parcels located Boundaries: around the corner of 9th and 10 th street; and along the Nimitz freeway. 7th Street runs as the main spinal corridor.

Current use: Commerical, Industrial, Residential, Parking

3. The Skywalk

Immersive view from Phase 1 ADU’s of shipping containers (Homelessness)

Community garden/urban farm

Farmer’s market/Open church

Pop-up village/foodtrucks

Preserving the culture and identity through heritage walks, platform for expressions and opportunities to local talent

Skywalk-series of ground and roof spaces Future developments

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2 Mandela Grocery co-operative

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Designing an environmental corridor for health benefits and environmental justice for the neighbourhood

Gateway to the parkway Plaza and playarea Local shops/Storefronts Mandela Gateaway Apartments

Envisioning acupunctural as well as persistent recreational activities for well- being, entertainment and social coherence

Design typologies Proposing more permanent and reliable infrastructure to build in economy, affordable housing and business.

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| AcDU’s as a ‘Social Activator’ | Property in Crisis- Fall 2020 Architecture and urban project at California College of Arts (MAAD) Site: 7th Street, West Oakland

The design proposes ‘Accessory Community Dwelling Units’; a newer version of generic ADU’s that can anchor the communities, boost economy, provide a pleasing affordable housing options and encourage space activation along the 7th Street corridor in West Oakland. This cluster of ADUs will be a ‘Community Oasis’ enhancing the vitality of the historical strip and social equity. Collaborated with East Bay Permanent Real Estate Corporation (EBPREC), a community partner from West Oakland.

West Oakland historically has experienced agressive urban renewal and lack of accountability. In West Oakland, gentrification is the result of decades of actions of disinvestment, redlining, predatory lending, homelessness, evictions, lack of affordable housing, preservation and few tenant protection policies.

The policy making encompassing the sensitivity to the urban fabric, social cohesion, affordable housing options and public space activation could be the immediate strategies to be acted upon.

The ground floor caters to more social and economic equity paradigms with spaces like Art museum and exhibition space outdoors with guerilla gardening and amphitheatre, retail units, restuarants and cafes, local businesses such as bike mart, saloon and antique stores. The upper floor solely acts as a pleasing option of affordable, low maintenance housing surrounded by a vibrant neighbourhood.

Softwares used: Revit, Sketchup, Illustrator, Photoshop

‘Community Oasis of ADUs’

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Conceptualizing the spatial configurations and property ownership

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Tenancy In Common TIC a form of concurrent property ownership has been proposed; where co-tenants each own their share of a piece of property Each primary tenant holds a majority share in their respective ADU; others could have a partial share if they desire. But, the first floor i.e all the community spaces could be shared in common equally.

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Each primary tenant holds a majority share in their respective ADU; others could have Compact vertical stacking to partial shares if want

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Linear and compact organisation to interactive and porous one

twisted stacking for social cohesion, maximise views

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Linear and compact organisation to interactive and porous one

Compact vertical stacking to twisted stacking for social cohesion, maximise views

Retail/Commercial

Outdoor stage Art gallery/exhibition Admin

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Children playarea

Artist studios Leisure/entertainment Restuarant

ADU

Outdoor deck/stage Community garden

AcDU community program- community oriented activities, space Artist Studios activation and affrodable housing option

ADU’s (housing)

Library/ common lounge

The design encourages green pockets or courtyards for an Games, entertainment effective outdoor and indoor interrelation

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Studio ADU

Meeting/ Studio ADU conference

Cafe, Store

Studio ADU Salon, Bike shop

Retail

ADU Retail/Commercial

ADU

Art gallery/exhibition

7tArtist h Ststudios reet Leisure/entertainment Restuarant Outdoor deck/stage

First floor level

AcDU community program- community oriented activities, space activation and affrodable housing option

Community garden ADU’s (housing)

Configuration of more common spaces and sociability

The design encourages green pockets or courtyards for an effective outdoor and indoor interrelation

Second floor level

Redefining private spaces with some public thresholds

‘Negotiating more mixed use and human-scale experiences

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| Traditional Urban Spaces | Contemporary traditionalism- Fall 2017 Urban Dissertation project at University of Westminster (MAUD) Sites: London, Pune

The thesis work intended to explore the meaning and importance of traditional public spaces in the urban fabric and their active role as a catalyst in the urban regeneration. It aimed to showcase that these traditional urban spaces get transformed as a part of the socio-cultural panorama; but has the power to retain their traditionalism and authenticity unnerved by the ravages of time or forced urban regeneration.

The traditional urban spaces can always be envisaged to develop, adapt and change to suit the contemporary scenario without misplacing their own identity.

The subject overlooked the concept of refurbishment of urban spaces whilst identifying and analysing the traditional values attached and the usage of these spaces in contemporary times.

In the light of the whole study regarding the traditional urban spaces and their role in the contemporartransformation of public realm; we canstate that these spaces will not erode the traditionalism, identity and authenticity from itself but will positively exist in parallel and complementary to it.

They act as catalysts in the process of urban transformation whilst playing their role in providing the necessities in present times and should be perceived not as entities secluded from its timeframe and socio-cultural context but as their direct derivatives.

Softwares used: Illustrator, Hand Graphics

Reflective Analysis

Learning from precedents

Conceptual design proposal

Site selection and visit

Research & Information

Case-studies research

Public interface Identifying urban issues

Guidelines for regeneration

Reflections & conclusions

Design guidelines for the regeneration proposal of Traditional Urban Spaces

Issues: Street encroachment Unorganised parking Lack of sidewalks, right of way Lack of public spaces No green infrastructure

Proposals: Heritage walk Designated kiosks/vending spaces Traffic calming infrastructure Green pockets, public-cum-vending plaza Shared street Subsidize vending rents

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