SJW - ARCHITECTURE

SHAAMBHAVI WADIA

D.O.B.: 11-10-2000

PLACE OF BIRTH: Mumbai, Maharashtra

HOME TOWN: Surat, Gujarat

LANGUAGES : Gujarati, Hindi, English

EMAIL: arshaambhaviwadia@gmail.com

Instagram: shaambhavi_wadia

Phone number.: +91 8169234719 , +91 9638880273

NAME: SHAAMBHAVI J. WADIA

EDUCATION:

2018-2023 BACHELORS OF ARCHITECTURE

Raman Bhakta School Of Architecture, Uka Tarsadia University.

Bardoli, Surat, Gujarat.

2016-2018 HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL

P.R. KHATIWALA VIDHYA SANKUL, SURAT

2015-2016 SECONDARY SCHOOL

P.R. KHATIWALA VIDHYA SANKUL, SURAT

SKILL SET:

DRAFTING/ MODELING:

AUTOCAD

SKETCHUP

REVIT (BEGINNER)

PRESENTATION:

PHOTOSHOP

INDESIGN

MICROSOFT OFFICE

EXCEL

ILLUSTRATOR (BEGINNER)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

DESIGN MATTERS, BANGALORE, INDIA

INTERIOR PROJECTS -2 ( FREELANCE)

3D VISUALIZATION/ RENDERING:

ENSCAPE

LUMION

V-RAY (BEGINNER)

TWINMOTION (BEGINNER)

DOCUMENTATION:

2018- KASHKHUNI ARCHITECTURE, MANALI & KULLU.

2019- PIPLIYA RAOJI FORT DOCUMENTATION, MADHYA PRADESH.

2020- RANDER AND ADAJAN(OLD SURAT).

ACHEIVEMENTS:

SIX YEARS BHARATNATYAM DEGREE

ANNUAL NASA HOST, RBSA

OTHER SKILLS:

COMPETETION:

ARCHDAIS DHARAVI COMMUNITY CENTRE, MUMBAI.

PAINTING

DANCING

MUSIC

SINGING

RESIN ART

WALL ART

CREATIVE THINKING

TIME MANAGEMENT

LEADERSHIP

CONTENTS

1.

Architecture Thesis

ONE STOP EXPERIENTIAL CENTRE

Recreation + Market As A Public Place

2.

Urban design studio

3.

REDEVELOPMENT OF SWARAJ ASHRAM, A SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, BARDOLI. INTERNSHIP WORKS

Design matters, Bangalore.

ONE STOP EXPERIENTIAL CENTER – RECREATION + MARKET AS A PUBLIC PLACE

Throughout history, the market has been an excellent public area It indirectly shaped the city's identity and the people's well-being It has been a significant stimulus for the city's or urban expansion The architecture of the fusion of social and market areas may boost not only social activity but also economic growth. Cities in ancient times were congested yet pleasant on a human scale.

People used to spend more time on the street and in nature, but today all you see is a high-rise concrete jungle with more disorder and less human connection Nowadays, all gated communities have emerged, and everyone's social lifestyle has altered People are staying away from social events and meeting locations People nowadays use internet platforms to engage with one another and even to purchase. People's cultures and lifestyles were highly distinct and social in the past.

Rapid urban expansion has caused us to overlook vital city sites and services, resulting in structures with standards for achieving urban features that are insufficient to establish a public space If we compare the functions and systems of ancient and contemporary cities, the result will be that we tried to fix many problems from the past and ended up with more problems in the present.

As a result of this, there is a need to look at what we need in our public places that display culture and enrich people's social lives

ONE STOP EXPERIENTIAL CENTER – RECREATION +

MARKET

AS A PUBLIC PLACE

SITEANALYSISAND JUSTIFICATION

Map of India showing Gujarat Map of Gujarat showing Surat Seven Zones of Surat city

Location of the site in reference to the zones.

CONNECTIVITY MAP:

REASONS FOR SELECTING THE ZONE:

• The site is in the western zone of the city that is very well connected to the other zones like the south-west zone, central zone, northern zone etc

• As it is very near to the central zone of the city, it can be very well connected and activities could be easily held.

• Also, the Tapi riverfront project has a very limited land for such projects. Hence, this site fits the best under the government scheme.

Badri Narayan temple

Metro station is 1.2km away from the site.

SITE

Development plan of west zone, Surat

The site has a very favorable context with residences and commercial buildings

It is well connected to the city's various zones by bridges on each side of the site As a result, it connects the majority of the city with various modes of transportation

Surat Railway station is 6.7km away from the site.

At the site, auto-rickshaws are plentiful The upcoming metro station is within walking distance of the construction site

Surat international airport is 13km away from the site.

Most of the residences are seen with height up to three floors and with an old built-up The new upcoming residential projects are high rise i e up to ten-thirteen floors with the beautiful view of the river

All types of vehicles are seen near the site from cars, twowheelers and public transport Site falls on a road with a width of 24m

Traffic is not an issue here Although During the peak hours, a minor traffic can be seen on the nodes of the primary as well as secondary roads

BY-LAWSAND CRZ CLASSIFICATION

West zone Population: 4,49,943 people as per 2011 census.

Strength:

• The site very well connects the central as well as the southwest zone and other parts of the city, which can provide very good footfall

• The scope of the centre with many urban activities can be very well developed as the zone lacks public and recreational spaces

• The major part of the site is a residential zone Hence, the project very well connects with the people around as well as from the different zones

• Traffic is not an issue near the site

• The site has a nearby cricket academy on its southern side. Hence, it can make the site more interactive with people having different interests.

Weakness:

• Currently, there is very less interaction between the people and the river

• Due to the river drying out in other seasons except for monsoon, there is a soil disposal issue in the river that has led to the increase in height of the river belt every year as the soil settles down ( brought by the flowing water)

• There is no strength to the river edge

• Issue of height increase of the contours

• No access to the boats due to the heavy soil disposal and lack of water in the river

Opportunity:

• The site can be turned into a potential place that very well celebrates the river

• It can be an iconic centre for all kinds of visitors from different regions

• Ariver edge as a site can be used to develop a public place for the city

• Around the site, there is agricultural land provided by the government that goes well as a landscape context around the site that makes the site more attractive

THREAT:

• If the river edge is not treated well, there is a chance of flooding during heavy rainfall

Demarcation OF HTL, LTL and CRZ MAP CENEPOLI DUTCH SARITA SURAT CASTLE SWAMINARAY AN TEMPLE

RECREATIONALACTIVITIES INTRODUCED IN THE PROJECT:

Recreational activities are considered as a set of activities done during the one’s leisure time such as social gathering, dramatic spaces, musical, cultural and other outdoor activities, cultural-entertainment etc.

Different recreational spaces have different functions and activities that delivers a particular character to the space

Certain character of a place attracts people with different social, cultural and economic backgrounds

HEIRARCHY OF THE PROGRAMME

COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES

LEISURE TIME

RECREATIONALACTIVITIES

PASSIVE ACTIVE

ACTIVE

SOCIAL RECREATION – Meetings, social gatherings, parks, plazas, squares etc

ENTERTAINMENT RECREATION – cinemas, cafes, restaurants, clubs, malls, game zones, sports etc

SELF DEVELOPMENT – learning centres, art and craft, exhibition, music, dance, theatre art etc

CULTURAL RECREATION – cultural centres, preforming arts, music concerts, festivals, haat bazaars, etc

PASSIVE

The passive activities that does not involve physical actions, it is unorganised and the space is left for the people to use it as they want.

NIGHT STAFFS

DINING

Activity map throughout the day (it may vary from time to time)

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Recreational activities like: Flea markets, Open air workshops, Music concerts, Open air theatre, Stand-up comedy, Theatre act and so on.

Teenagers Adults

Food court

Restaurants

Commercial block

Exhibition spaces

Recreational spaces

Urban spaces

User activities

Food court

Restaurants

Commercial block

Daily market

Exhibition spaces

Recreational spaces

Urban spaces

Yoga spaces

Walking tracks

Parking

EXHIBITIONSAND EVENTS

Senior citizen Tourists

Food court

Restaurants

Commercial block

Daily market

Exhibition spaces

Recreational spaces

Urban spaces

Yoga spaces

Walking tracks

Parking

Food court

Restaurants

Commercial block

Daily market

Exhibition spaces

Recreational spaces

Urban spaces

Yoga spaces

Walking tracks

Parking

• The current site condition states that the site may face a flooding situation during the heavy rainfall in monsoon season

• To solve this condition, Surat municipal corporation is going to raise the level of ground by 5M and then there will be an edge treatment for the river

• Also, the soil disposal issue shall be solved, as government is trying to level down the river contours, as it got settle due to the drying out of the river that carried sand

Another concern is the view of the river If we take a block and place it then we would get a strict visual pattern and strict view of the context

Hence, a river needs to be visually connected

Hence, in order to achieve 360 degree view, the mass can have a circular form with a journey of experience

SITEAPPROACH AND ZONING

• Because the majority of the zone is connected by the Sardar Bridge, the public may approach the site from the south-west But, because it is in the south-west zone, it requires a series of trees to help to overcome the sunshine

• To accomplish a journey of experience, multiple approaches will not be beneficial Therefore, there needs to be a single entry and exit

• The initial site zoning is done according to the coastal regulation zone, the region coming under the CRZ-II zone is considered as a recreational area and the region after the CRZ-II is taken as a commercial block where the market shall be placed

1. Placing the mass in the site

2. Creating the central green spaces in the centre whilst breaking the mass

3. Splitting the mass to create a circulation within the mass

4. Twisting and adjusting the mass to make a best visual connection in the built mass

5. Creating the street like space and a journey within the space

6. Lifting the mass and connecting it to get the view of the river

Connecting the mass with the services and make it fully accessible.

Finding a possible area to place the mass on the site.

Visual connection of the built mass on the site.

Flow of activities in the site

Now, placing the geometry at the intersection of the axis. Taking circular geometry to get the best possible view and circulation.

Rivers, as we all know, play an essential element in the development of a city. In this project, I attempted to include public spaces and leisure activities into the public experience of the city. With the city rapidly urbanizing, there is a demand for public spaces throughout the city.

Also, as I see it, public places are essentially organically generated, and they control the space for their own purposes, which is the beauty of it. People, in my opinion, become tired with locations that provide the same purposes all the time.

Similarly, I created some parts of the site to be utilized in the way that the public expects them to be used It may occur in a variety of activities such as music, dancing, skating, or cycling. The project's experience changes during the day and night, as well as seasonally.

While shopping and thereafter, you may partake in leisure activities, exhibits, and social contact while admiring the wonderful view of the river. Today, there is rapid urbanization, roadside kiosks, and food trucks, but what we lack is good and secure public spaces in cities where people truly like being sociable and outside their homes.

View From The GHAT:

As we all know, rivers play a vital role in India, and the Tapi River is no exception. Surat residents have strong religious and historical ties to the river. The ghat faces east and is thus built to allow people to participate in different water-based activities both during the day and at night. Also, because of its elevation, it may be used as a public resting area in the evenings because it prevents sunlight from entering.

View From The first floor.

View From The passage connecting the amphitheatre

View From the commercial street

View From the second floor of the commercial building

View From the amphitheatre/open theatre

View showing the eateries and the public recreational area

View From the slop gradually coming down.

View From the slop gradually coming down.

VIEW FROM THE ENTRANCE VIEW FROM THE TENNIS COURT

VIEW FROM THE BATMINTION

VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE

VIEW FROM THE PUBLIC AREA WITH VARIOUS ACTIVITIES

VIEW FROM THE COMMERCIAL STREET

SWARAJ ASHRAM REDEVELOPMENT

As we have seen, the importance of the swaraj ashram was lessening gradually and due to the lack of activities, it was closing down or within a few years, the significance would be gone.

Hence, there was a need for the restoration of the ashram. The street is developed for all the communities and the visitors that can engage and make this an important destination for the people.

This street sets itself apart and is different from the other streets with sustainable use of materials

The ashram is regenerated by the provision of a skill development center that helps the people to understand the old technologies and generate an economy. As there were dead spaces, the provision of recreational spaces helps people to upgrade their living standards and visit the ashram on the regular basis

• There was a need for the site edge treatment, hence, to make space and create an active street, the site has been designed for people, tourists to come and engage with the journey.

KEYPLAN

• A sitting space is provided with an engaging journey with a shaded walkway with the help of trees.

• Footpath has been widened to generate more public activity near the Ashram.

• Proper space has been provided to the food vendors.

INVITING & ATTRACTIVE

PEOPLE ORIENTED

ADAPTATION

COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT

AQUAINTANCE WITH THE HISTORY

ENGAGING THE COMMUNITIES

CONNECTS

SUSTAINABLE OUTCOME

A View From The cafeteria

View From The Street: Traditional eateries during the time of the events or during the morning or evening.

View From The Street: A stage for the events and recreational activities.

Evening View of The Street

View From The Street:

Before the street was developed, it had uninvited food vendors and stalls and illegal parking near the site. That could degrade the importance and the significance of the swaraj ashram.

View From The Street:

The street is covered with different trees, hence, during the day time, people can still use it as they want.

View From The Street:

For the compound wall, there is a use of jalis and mural art. So, when the visitors come to Bardoli they can perceive it and would make it hard to forget the place.

SWARAJ ASHRAM REDEVELOPMENT:

View From The Recreational block:

View From The Recreational block: Before th

View From The Recreational block [yoga and exercise]:

To make it accessible to the people but to also respect the boundaries of the ashram, this is a recreational area where people can relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Hence, this helps the people to be more connected with the ashram.

View From The Recreational block [cafeteria]: From the recreational block people can move towards the historical block by passing through the arches.

FRONT VIEW OF THE LIBRARY

VIEW FROM THE SEMI- COVERED SITTING

PLAN – SKILL DEVELOPMENT BLOCK

MOHAN’S RESIDENCE

This is a residence that is designed for a client who is from America and wants to come back to Bangalore, India. The elevation was designed in order to get the proper views of the outside that helps the house look more spacious from the inside and give a contemporary look from outside with different use of lights and materials in the elevation.

NEERAJ’S RESIDENCE

HARIKUMAR’S RESIDENCE

Ground Floor-Electrical Working Drawing