Shabbir Lukmani - Architecture Portfolio

EDUCATION COMPETITION

BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE

Rizvi College Of Architecture, Mumbai, India.

JUNIOR COLLEGE

Jai Hind College of Science, Mumbai, India.

PRIMARY /SECONDARY SCHOOL

MSB Educational Institute, Nasik, India.

SHABBIR LUKMANI 31.12.1997

Architecture is the best serendipity that ever happened to me. Along with many things, the one thing I love most about Architecture is that it is not just limited to one field of subjects. It includes small and large portion of knowledge from every field, as my Professor once said, “Everything is architecture, but architecture is not everything.”

To define myself, I am a team player who thrives when working with people. I love model making and anything which requires on site hands on skills. I do love working in teams but one thing I love doing solo are my bike rides and yes, I do tend to take that longer route sometimes while going home.

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CARPENTARY AND WOODWORK (Electives, 2018)

BRICK MASONARY TECHNIQUES OF LAURIE BAKER (Electives, 2019)

BAMBOO CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOP (Electives, 2022)

ANNUAL NASA DESIGN COMPETITION (2019) (Design team)

APIC STUDENTS DESIGN COMPETITION (2020) Design of a Non-conventional Mobile educational facility.

INTACH HERITAGE AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE (2020) 1st Prize in Documentation of Unprotected Heritage (Uncharted Hamlet of Jhuntamara, Odisha)

PART-TIME INTERN (2020)

HASANSON & ASSOCIATES, Banswara, Rajasthan, India.

Worked as an intern for a renovation project of a residential bungalow (under construction) and Interior designing of a master bedroom (completed).

INTERN (2020)

SHIRAZ JAMALI ARCHITECTS, Mumbai, India.

Worked as an intern for architectural project of a row house, vacation home and a forest retreat in Lonavala. Designed furniture for an interior project in Mumbai.

ALANG MASS HOUSING

(Architecture Design, Sem VII)

INTERNSHIP

(Shiraz Jamali Architects, Sem VII)

KHAR MUNICIPAL MARKET

(Architecture Design, Sem VI)

WORKING DRAWING

(Architecture Design, Sem VI)

INTACH HERITAGE AWARD

(Uncharted Hamlet of Juhntamara, Odisha)

PARALLELS

(Installation+Hands On, Photography, Model making,etc.

MAKAAN: AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR MIGRANTS IN MUMBAI

(Design Dissertation, Architecture Thesis, Semester X)

Guide: Prof. Zainul Abedin Biviji

Migration is defined as the ‘movement of people or animals from one country, place or locality to another. It has occurred as long as mankind has existed or even before that and has been an essential part of our life. Animals migrate from one habitat to another in search of food, better conditions, or reproductive needs. Humans are also animals; like most animals, they also used to migrate in search of food and shelter and protect themselves from extreme weather conditions and have been on the move ever since. When a person migrates they often leave behind their families and hometown. Though they move to the city for a better lifestyle but have to face many challenges in doing so. With the introduction of The Rent Control Act and various economical factors, housing in Mumbai became very expensive and scarce. In today’s time, it is very difficult for first-time migrants to find a place to stay in the city. Along with it, one has to face other problems like lack of security, cheap food, basic transportation, discrimination, etc. (S. Mal, 2018).

The basic needs of human beings are i.e. ‘Food, Clothing, and Shelter’. How is a person suppose to survive in a city like Mumbai which seems so overwhelming if their basic needs are only not fulfilled?

MAKAAN

Rental housing for the Migrants in Mumbai

Mumbai is one of the most populous cities in the world. The reason for this is manifold, but employment too plays a major role in attracting people to this cultural conglomerate of a city. It is also the commercial powerhouse of India. But what makes Mumbai such an important city for the next IFC to be proposed.

The site located in Wadala along the Eastern Freeway. The Southern part of the site is connected to Sewri Chembur road. Wadala road railway station and Acharya Ate monorail station is located within 2 kms and 1.6kms away from the site respectively.

In the existing landuse plan majority of the vacant land zone and open space is encroached by cluster settlements. The remaining part is given to residential blocks.

The map shows the contrast and dissimilarities in the densities of the built and unbuilt aspects of the area. The cluster settlements have spiraled around individual developments.

Majority of the neighbourhood is marked as vacant lands and open spaces with few residential block. The souther and eastern part of the site is marked as water buffers zone.

SITE: Deen Bandhu Nagar, Wadala, Mumbai, Maharshtra.

Map of India

Map of Maharashtra

Map of Mumbai

FIGURE GROUND

The site is situated in Wadala near the service road of Eastern Freeway along the Salt pan road. To show the massing, a small part of the site is considered to show the process.

The major or longer part of the structure is oreinatated along the north-south direction to maximise the utilisation of the day light.

Cores are placed according to the minumum radius distance requred during fire evacuation which is 22.5m. According to the shape of the plot and placement of cores, building wings in C-shape are further extended.

After fixing the core, double loaded lobbies are created to according to the typologies of the unit.

Due to the C-shaped branching of the structure, internal courtyards are formed providing for recreational and space for amenities.

Voids are subtracted to provide ventilation and diffused light to the internal corridors and units. These voids can act buffer zone.

Pathways are created leading to the courtyards and the building. They are designed in such a way that there is smooth circulation from one building to another.

Based on the size and orientation of the courtyards, amenities are provided which can make use of the courtyards.

LAYOUT

On a single floor plate different types of unit are given according the family requirement and the size. Units are subtracted to create a stepped profile and to maintain a human scale. These terraces can also act as interactive spaces.

A grid was placed on the site in such a way that it would fit four units of different areas. The positioning of solumn was done in such a way that it could provide with a corridor without hampering the layout.

The columns are placed 3.4m and 2.7m apart longitudinally and 4.5m apart latitudinally. In between all of this a corridor of 2.2m is formed.

To break the monotony of the facade and to provide users with more option, units of different sizes are placed next to each other.

The corridors are doubly loaded and are provided with the width of 2.2m. To avoid dark and long feel of a corridor, voids are provided between them for enough light and ventilation.

01. SITE

02. ORIENTATION 03. CORES 04. EXTENSION

06. COURTYARD

05. LOBBY

08. AMENITIES

07. PATHWAYS

11. VOIDS

09. UNITS

12. TERRACES 01. COLUMN GRID 02. COLUMN DISTANCE 03. CORRIDOR

10. FACADE GRID

COMMON AMENITIES

ISOMETRIC VIEW OF WOMENT EMPOWERMENT CENTRE

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT CENTRE PLAN

View of outdoor workshop area

women empowerment centre.

View of the structure from the Eastrn Freeway

Unit Typology 1RK

Total Area: 29.85 m2

Occupancy: 1+1

This unit is the smallest of all units and it consists of an attactched bathroom, a kitchen platform, living area and a balcony. It is mainly suitable for either a single person or a couple.

Unit Typology 1BHK

Total Area: 41.50 m2

Occupancy: 2+1+1

This unit is mostly suitable for a family of 3 or 4. It consists of 2 bathrooms, a kitchen counter, a living room, bedroom and a balcony. The living room can be utilized as sleeping area for kids at night.

Unit Typology 1RK

Total Area: 34.80 m2

Occupancy: 2+1

This unit is slightly bigger than the previous. It consists of an attactched bathroom, a kitchen platform, a slightly bigger living area and a balcony. It is mainly suitable for a couple with a younger child or an infant. B

VIEW

Unit Typology 1BHK

Total Area: 47.90 m2

Occupancy: 2+1+1+1

This unit is slightly bigger tham the previous one. It consists of the same spaces but only a slightly bigger bedroom and living area. It can be used by a family of four or five.

PLAN @ 1.2m

SECTION A-A’ ISOMETRIC VIEW

PLAN @ 1.2m

SECTION D-D’

PLAN @ 1.2m

SECTION C-C’ ISOMETRIC VIEW

PLAN @ 1.2m

SECTION B-B’ ISOMETRIC VIEW

A. Double height spaces between every three floors enables cross ventilation and lets in the sunlight which prevents the corridor from getting hot and is well lit throughout the day.

D. Housing units were removed from the ground floor to make the couryards of the two clusters more inclusive. The area around the existing columns was used as an interactive seating space.

E. Each building has minimum distance of 10m, making the pathway more wide and allowing the sunlight to enter each unit.

F. Due to limited space in the housing units, each floor has been provided with multiple common laundry room to save space and making it easy to carry out laundry.

B. The overlooking terraces have vegetation along the parapet wall and a seating, making it less accident prone. The terraces also provides for social spaces between each floor.

C. Section cutting through the staircase. Each staircase is strategically placed keeping in mind the minimum distance of 22.5m.

BKC INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE

(Architecture Design, Semester IX)

Guide: Prof. Aamir Chauhan

Mumbai is one of the most populous cities in the world. The reason for this is manifold, but employment too plays a major role in attracting to this cultural conglomerate of the city. An International Financial Centre caters to customer outside the jurisdiction of domestic economy, dealing with blows of financial products and services across borders.

The proposed building is a cutting edge centre which integrates advanced building services and systems to cater to the diverse needs of its various wings. Additionally, it boasts exceptional amenities, including hospitality services, restaurants, an a captivating sky lounge. This project serves as a beacon of modernity, seamlessly blending functionality, aesthetic appeal, and innovation to create a truly remarkable hub for international finance in the heart of Mumbai’s bustling business district.

Mumbai is one of the most populous cities in the world. The reason for this is manifold, but employment too plays a major role in attracting people to this cultural conglomerate of a city. It is also the commercial powerhouse of India. But what makes Mumbai such an important city for the next IFC to be proposed.

DESIGN EVOLUTION

Introducing 6 mtr offset throughout the site for vehicular movement and as per the norms for fire safety and any emergency.

Introducing the lesiure part more towards the bridge as it will be closer to the pedestrian pathway, also since it would be a public building the shape helps welcoming people to use the space.

Introducing the tallest building on the extreme corner for it to act as a natural shading for the recreational given stepped terraces used as breakout spaces,restaurant spaces,library etc.

Introducing rickshaw and taxi stand at the rear side of the site to cater to the crowd that would be the result of upcoming metro stationn above the site. Introducing vehicular and pedestrian axis demarcating the 2 wheeler path.

PUBLIC REALM ANALYSIS

• The primary road majorly consists of pedestrian entries.

• The footpath on the internal roads are integrated with landscape feaures and a cycling track.

• Vehicular enterances are provided on the secondary roads to avoid traffic congestion on the main road. These enterances are considered as the main enterances as they are more beautified and welcoming.

Ground floor plan

Fifth and Sixth floor plan

Second floor plan

Eighth floor plan

Third floor plan

Nineth and Tenth floor plan

Fourth floor plan

Terrace floor plan

Ground floor plan

Ground floor plan

Fifth floor plan

Second floor plan

Sixth and Seventh floor plan

Third and Fourth floor plan

Eighth floor plan

First floor plan

RECREATIONAL SPACE PROVIDED UNDER THE METRO BRIDGE

SEATING SPACE PROVIDED ON THE CONNECTING BRIDGE

ALANG MASS HOUSING

(Architecture Design, Semester VII)

Guide: Prof. Probuddha Mukherjee

Learning from issues in the production of homes and the architecture imagination that emerges as an outcome of perception and tangible networks.

The intent of this project was to design a social, liveable neighbourhood for the workers of Alang ship breaking yard.

Nearly 90% of the workers are currently living in squaters in terrible living conditions and high density. They have no basic amenities, and have to buy fresh water and electricity from the nearby locals on a daily basis.

The aim of the project is to provide the workers of Alang a chance at having a house with basic amenities and focus on their mental and physical well being.

Along with the housing a program should be introduced which acts as a secondary source of income for the housing community.

Alang is located in the Manar village of Bhavnagar ditrict of Gujarat. It is mainly famous/infamous for its ship breaking activity. The number of migrants coming into the city are in large numbers due to employment oportunities. The labour class are exploited with low pay and unhabitable living condition. Due to very limited income they cannot afford a proprer housing, that is where the idea of low income housing plays a very important role.

PLAN

OF CLUSTER 01

Cluster - 01 includes four buildings of Housing ‘B’. The offsets between the buildings has been used as a Play Area for children. The buildings has been oriented in such a way that it blocks the sunlight and keeps the site shaded.

TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN OF HOUSING ‘A’

VIEW OVERLOOKING THE CLUSTER 01

SECTION A-A’

Living + Bedroom Toilet Kitchen Lobby Balcony

Cluster-02 includes two builings of Housing typology ‘C’ and a Dormitory. The space between these two buildings has been used to built an Amphitheatre which acts as a Community space on the site and a volleyball court has been provided for sports activities

PLAN OF CLUSTER 02

SECTION B-B’

VIEW OVERLOOKING THE AMPHITHEATRE AND DORMITORY

TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN OF DORMITORY

TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN OF HOUSING ‘B’

Cluster-03 includes Bus stop, shops, Community Kitchen and a Healthcare. Shops has been raised on steps so it can be used by daily hawkers to sell their items and the steps can be used by the people to sit and relax for a moment.

PLAN OF CLUSTER 03

SECTION C-C’

TOP VIEW OF BUS STOP AND COMMUNITY KITCHEN

VIEW OF BUS TERMINAL AND SHOPS

INTERNSHIP WORK

(FIRM NAME: SHIRAZ JAMALI ARCHITECTS)

Principal Architect: Ar. Shiraz Jamali

As a part of Semester VIII, Internship was a very essential part of our overall syllabus. Shiraz Jamali Architects is a Mumbai based firm which handles Premium Interior Projects in Mumbai and Second/Holiday homes in Khandala and Lonavala. During my Intership of 98 days, I got to learn various things such as planning an interior layout and executing it on the site. There were various Architecture site visits in Khandala and Lonavala. We were taught how to servey the site and convey any changes or ideas to the labour and artisans working on the site. We also got to attend few client meetings and did some furniture selection for the clients and various interior projects. There were also weekly site visits to check up on the foundation process of a Holiday home in Khandala.

Internship was a very important part for me as it gave me a reality check on how things work in an actual world and how to overcome any difficulties or obstacles one faces during that

PROJECT NAME: Rane Retreat

TYPE: Architecture

The project brief was to design a second home for the client who was an owner of a holiday retreat. The site was situated on a hilly region. While designing we had to take the contour of the hill into consideration.

Level 1 Plan

Level 2 Plan

PROJECT NAME: Lake House

TYPE: Architecture

Client had asked to redesign an existing bungalow. Few elements of the house were redesigned along with the furniture and civil work. The aim was to maximise the view of the nearby lake from the house.

Guest Bedroom Furniture Elevation

Son’s Bedroom Furniture Elevation

PROJECT NAME: Lomos Chinese Restaurant

TYPE: Interior

The client had bought an existing restaurant which he wished to turn it into a Chinese Restaurant. The brief was to keep the existing element intact while proposing new design elements around it.

PROJECT NAME: Aqua Bay

TYPE: Architecture

The brief was to design a two floor beach house in Goa. The house should have all the elements of a rustic and Boho Architecture. It should also have a viewing deck for the family to sit out and enjoy the view of the beach.

PROJECT NAME: Tree House

TYPE: Architecture

The project brief was to design a holiday home for a client in Mt. Alvera in Lonavala. The project was in its initial stages and site visits were scheduled to inspect the foundation process of the structure.

KHAR MUNICIPAL MARKET

(Architecture Design, Semester VI)

Guide: Prof. Stuti Borwanker

Redesigning Kahr Municipal market. The aim was to reconsider a commercial space that falls at the center of a highly dense zone. The new market will play a key function in the strategic transformation of the places. It will not only be conceived as just another commercial building but rather as a hub for services and activities and as a neighborhood booster. The new market will be designed to have a deep impact on the social fabric of the locality. In this context, new and alternative urban strategies and policies must be considered, namely in the area of urban regeneration.

The new market can be seen as an oppurtunity to foster and create intelligent spaces within the city. The main idea behind this concept is that we can use commerce, as a driving force for urban regeneration and redevelopment. The market will be a ‘fusion place’ where different niches coexist, such as traditional commerce, education and learning, shopping and entertainment or community functions.

01. Calculate the total built up area on which the structure is to be constructed.

Divide the area into axis creating the pathways and connecting rest of the structure to the street.

In a city like Mumbai the term ‘roti, kapda aur makaan’ is very prominent. The city with highest number of migrants who come to the city to earn their bread and butter often struggle for home made food and have to resort to eat outside food. . In addition to redevelopment, a community kitchen is also provided to serve the working class with home made meal atleast once a day and also generate an additional income for the market.

Creating a courtyard where the three axis meet to provide light and ventilation to the structure

Dividing the structure into three parts i.e. Meat, vegetable/ fruit and other shops.

Elevating the two out of three parts for the canteen and rest of the shops.

STRENGTH WEAKNESS OPPORTUNITY THREAT

-Well accesibilty with nearby railway station, riskshaw stand and bus stop.

-Multiple entry and exit points placed at every face of the site, makes it more accessible from each side.

-One way vehicular access surrounds the site which avoids traffic and congestion.

-Enroachment on the footpath by the hawkers.

-The enterance seems hidden and does not serve visual connect.

-The hawkers sell in less price than the vendors inside the market which discourages people to go inside the market.

-It has potential of becoming a major shopping hub due to the existence of major access roads in the intermediate surroundings.

-By redeveloping the market better infrastructure with proper hygiene and better light and ventilation can be provided.

-The garbage/waste disposal area is not well organised.

-The existing toilets are in very dilapidated condition.

-Majority of the people are not in favour of the redevelopment because of the fear of increase in rent.

EXISTING SHOP TYPOLOGIES

SHOP

FRUITS AND VEGETABLE SHOP

The new shops are designed keeping in mind the existing shop typologies so that it is easier for the majority of the people to adapt to it and not feel alieneted.

CLOTHES

WORKING DRAWING

(Architecture Design, Semester VI)

Guide: Prof. Sheila Bhonsale

The breif demanded of a villa/vacation home with five bedroom, servant quarter and parking for minimun two cars, taking into acoount the landscape, parking and circulation on the site. While designing, great importance was given to providing variation in different types of spaces. It also involved exploration considering many aspects such as light, ventilation, internal circulation, flexibility of spaces and volumes, etc. After the completion of designing, the process of providing/ designing structural members began. Most of the structures used RCC type of construction. The design has provision of large terraces and balconies to provide open spaces at every floor level. Services have been designed to cater to terrace gardens as well. The idea was to create a home that delivered the experience of living away from the mundane city life.

The footprint area of the bungalow was expected to be in the range of 1800-2500 sq ft. and the total built up area of the bungalow which was G+2 was not suppose to be more than 60007000 sq ft. The final drawings were produced for the same and the major part of construction was done in R.C.C. and steel fabrication. The approach for the design was a little modern where volumetric aspect was also kept in mind.

STORAGE WITH MARBLE COUNTER

KITCHEN STORAGE DETAIL

COUNTER DETAIL

COMPOUND WALL PLAN

COMPOUND WALL SECTION KITCHEN PLAN

INTACH HERITAGE AWARDS

(Ucharted Hamlet of Jhuntamara, Odisha)

The documentation took place in Jhuntamara, a quaint little hamlet of Odisha. This trip was not only educational but eeringly eye-opening.

The hamlet had its own character, language, building materials and life style. The study began with decoding their feeling about the current situation and hardships faced by the loclas on a day to day basis, as we were completely unequipped to their language. The documentation focused on studying their building strategies, techniques and typologies.

The documentation acquired first place in 2020 for ‘INTACH Heritage Awards for Excellence in Documentation of Unprotected Heritage’.

Traversing through thick and thick sub tropical forest we arrived at a clearing and in the distance

we saw lush green mountains and rolling fields and before us was a quite little Hamlet, this settlements of people was literally in the middle of nowhere it was as if the place had frozen in time and had shunned the idea of development. It was far cry from the hustle and bustle of towns and cities. A secured tribal community surviving in this ever changing world without losing grips on their roots.

LADY MAKING LEAVES PLATES

CHICKEN BASKET

AXONOMETRIC VIEW OF ROOF

SIKKA

SECTION A-A’

LADY COOKING IN THE KITCHEN LEAVES PLATE

BOY TAKING WATER OUT FROM THE WELL

PAINTING OF JAGANNATH

STRIP SECTION

STORAGE DRUM

PARALLELS

(On-site installations, Model making, etc.)

During my four years in the Architecture college, I have been part of many exhibitions, On-site installations, etc. Every year we have our annual college fest named as ‘Archfest’. The students are given the responsibility of designing and installing any form of art according to that year’s theme. ‘Parallels’ is an humble attempt to showcase the work done in these past four years.

It also showcases my model making skills and the love for the miniature models.