Shruti Tendulkar | Undergraduate Architecture Portfolio | KRVIA

PORTFOLIO SHRUTI TENDULKAR Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute of Architecture and Environmental Studies Selected Undergraduate Works 2020 - 2023

Shruti Tendulkar

As a fourth-year architecture student, I’ve learned the significance of exploring diverse avenues and discovering one’s true passion within the field. This realization has been a foundation of my academic pursuits throughout my years in architecture school and which is what I have tried presenting in my portfolio. Beyond sharpening my creative skills, architecture has provided me with a unique platform for self-expression, both as an individual and through my work. As I transition into the professional realm, I’m excited to further explore this fusion of personal and professional growth.

16th December, 2002 Mumbai, Maharashtra

Contact Info : +919820901392

Email : shrutitendulkar.work@gmail.com

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Education

Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture and Environmental Studies, Mumbai

Currently in the Fourth Year B.Arch | 2021 - Present

Ramnivas Ruia Junior College, Mumbai

HSC | 2018 - 2020

Gokuldham High School and Junior College, Mumbai

ICSE | 2008 - 2018

Skills and Interests

Autocad

Sketchup

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Indesign

Rhino

Adobe Illustrator

Canva

Exhibitions

Chidambaram

Hand Drafting

Physical Model Making

Sketching

Writing

Photography/ Videography

Video Editing

Graphic Design

Work Experience

KSA Architects | Internship | May 2022

3D Model making and drawings

Electives and Workshops

The Parallel Hidden School | Introductory Workshop

January 2021

Tracing History through Documentaries by Jamshid Bhiwandiwala

March 2021

Selfie Atmosphere (beholding a place) by Mansi Bhatt

Sepetember 2021

Narratives of Images by Ritesh Uttamchandani

February 2022

Image | Music | Time | Film | City by Avijit Mukul Kishore

June 2022

Exits to Eslewhere by Sahej Rahal

February 2023

Architectural Writing by Pallavi Narayan

July 2023

Introductory Speaker | Graphics and Curation | Semester VI

26 ways of seeing Bhopal

Introductory Speaker | Semester V

Decoding Beauty

Tectonic Studies | Semester V

Drawing as Building : A study of technology through documented material

Technology Studio | Semester IV

Staircase : Explorations in Form and Materiality Technology Studio | Semester IV

Languages

English - Proffesional

Marathi - Native

Hindi - Bilingual

Extracuricullars and Others

Editorial Head | Student Council 2022 - 23

Editorial Secretary | Student Council 2021 - 22

Study Trip Committee - Bhopal (Semester V) | 2022

Work published in KRVIA Newsletter | 2021-22

Editorial CompilationsOne Object, Many Histories | Semester V Architectural History Book

Narratives: Celestial and Terrestial | Chidambaram Exhibition

Curatorial Teams -

KRMLS : Dissertation Colloquium | 2022-23

Representing the Sacred | Exhibition 2023

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01 07 02 08 03 09 04 10 05 11 06 Inclusivity within the Sacred Page 05 Chidambaram Page 19 Children’s Centre Page 09 26 Ways of Seeing Bhopal Page 21 Observatory at Elephanta Page 11 Drawing as Building Page 22 Invisible Cities Page 13 Model Explorations Page 23 Commune in Charkop Page 15 Miscellaneous Page 25 Binaries Page 17 04

Inclusivity within the Sacred

Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu

Architecture Design Studio Semester VI

This project takes a deep dive into Chidambaram, a place famous for its Natraj temple and lively Chariot festival. Instead of following the usual interpretations that treat temples as mere symbols, this initiative aims to reveal the complex social traditions and power dynamics interwoven into the town’s physical layout. Drawing inspiration from the innovative “Oblique Strategies” approach popularized by individuals like Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt, the guiding principle given to me is to ‘Discover the recipes you are using, and abandon them.’

In numerous Hindu temples, historical norms and religious beliefs have led to the imposition of limitations on women’s access and involvement in particular sections of the temple premises. These restrictions stem from the perception of specific areas as sacred, demanding a certain level of purity. Unfortunately, this practice can be perceived as discriminatory, curtailing women’s opportunities for active participation in religious practices.

The core objective of this project is to question these traditional restrictions and conceive alternative, more inclusive spaces within temple complexes and to find ways to establish women’s presence and engagement with the spiritual essence of the temple.

Site Plan

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Site Impressions

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Iterations

Ground Floor Plan

Perspective Sections through different programmatic spaces in the building Difference in levels between the marketplace and the residential units Section through workshop and courtyard Steps to the Kund and the pergola as a vantage point

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Meditation pods with a view of the Kund

Section BB’

Wall Section

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Wall Section

M Floor Plan

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Section AA’ 08

Section BB’

Children’s Centre

Shivaji Nagar, Mumbai Working Drawing Studio Semester V

The project was centered around a children’s center located in Shivaji Nagar, in the M East Ward, Mumbai. The idea was to improve the lives of local children beyond their usual school hours. It sought to address the challenges of crowded living conditions in the area by creating open spaces for movement and activity. One noteworthy aspect of the project was its innovative use of materials, incorporating a combination of concrete and timber, which was experimental within the context of the local slum typology. This experimentation with materials was used keeping in mind factors like including durability, aesthetics, and potentially serving as an example for future urban development projects in similar environments.

Wall section through courtyard

100MM THICK BRICK BAT COBA 25MM THICK SCREED 300x300 RCC COLUMN 150MM THICK RCC ROOF SLAB RCC BEAM VAATA ROOF DRAIN CHANNEL GARGOYLE RAIN CHAIN METAL COPING SHEET 230MM BRICK PARAPET WALL STAINLESS STEEL RAILING 40MM THICK IPS FLOORING 150MM THICK FLOOR SLAB FOLDING DOOR 150MM THICK PCC BED 230MM RUBBLE SOLING RAMMED EARTH RCC STUB COLUMN 450 MM PLINTH BEAM RCC COURTYARD STEPS 40MM THICK IPS FLOORING 150MM THICK PCC +0.0 +0.45M +3.75M +7.05M +3.2M +6.55M +8.16M D3 D3 D7 150MM RCC SLAB RCC BEAM 40MM IPS FLOORING BASE PLATE COVER PLATE ANCHORS HORIZONTAL MEMBERS SS HANDRAIL SS BALLUSTER RAMMED EARTH 230MM RUBBLE SOLING GRAVEL MURUM RCC COURTYARD STEPS 40MM THICK IPS FLOORING 200MM RCC PARAPET WALL VAATA METAL GRATING DRAIN CHANNEL CONCRETE GARGOYLE RAIN CHAIN RCC BEAM 50MM DIA DRAIN PIPE DRAIN PIPE REBAR WELDED TO FRAME COURSE GRAVEL RAIN CHAIN WELDED TO FRAME SS ENCLOSURE FINE GRAVEL STONES RAIN CHAIN FLASHING 1. ALL DIMENSIONS 2. DO NOT 3. FOLLOW 4. THIS DRAWING NOT BE COPYRIGHT 5. ALL STRUCTURAL 6. ALL THE CONSULTANT 7. FOR ALL PLEASE REMARKS. 8. ALL EXISTING CONTRACTOR 9. IN CASE TO THE B' STRIP SECTION B SCALE 1:25 DETAIL A SCALE 1:15 DETAIL B SCALE 1:15 DETAIL C SCALE 1:15 DETAIL D SCALE 1:15 NAME: SHRUTI PROJECT: TITLE SECTIONS CHILDREN'S KAMLA RAHEJA ARCHITECTURE SCALE SIGN SPECIFIED SITE SHIVAJI +0.0 +0.45M +3.75M +7.05M +3.2M +6.55M +8.16M 300 X 300 TIMBER POST 150MM THICK PCC BED 230MM RUBBLE SOLING RAMMED EARTH 40 MM THICK IPS FLOORING RCC STUB COLUMN BRICK JAALI 450MM RCC BEAM 150MM THICK RCC SLAB RCC BEAM STRIP 100MM THICK BRICK BAT COBA 25MM THICK SCREED 450 MM PLINTH BEAM RCC PLINTH STEPS METAL COPING SHEET 150MM TIE BEAM 200MM RCC PARAPET WALL 150 X 75MM TIMBER BEAM POLYCARBONATE ROOF SHADING LAID TO SLOPE 150MM THICK RCC ROOF SLAB 40MM THICK RCC BEAM 230MM THICK BRICK INFILL WALL 300 X 300 MM RCC COLUMN VAATA 100MM THICK BRICK BAT COBA 25MM THICK SCREED FLASHING SCREW WITH SEALING WASHER WOODEN BLOCK COPING METAL SHEET 150MM RCC SLAB VAATA PARAPET WALL 300 X 300 TIMBER POST 75 X 100 L-ANGLE CLEAT 18 MM DIA MS SCREW 400 X 400 MS BASE PLATE 16 MM DIA ANCHOR BOLTS 300x450MM PLINTH BEAM 25MM THICK PCC GROUT PLINTH STEPS 40MM THICK IPS FLOORING 300 X 300 TIMBER POST 150MM TIMBER TIE 150 X 75MM TIMBER BEAM 150MM TIMBER TIE 75MM L ANGLE CLEAT EXTERIOR ALUMINIUM SASH RETAINING FASTENER INTERIOR GLAZING TAPE EXTERIOR ALUMINIUM RETAINING ANGLE EXTERIOR GLAZING TAPE POLYCARBONATE SHEET (LAID TO SLOPE) 1. ALL DIMENSIONS 2. DO NOT SCALE 3. FOLLOW 4. THIS DRAWING NOT BE COPIED COPYRIGHT 5. ALL STRUCTURAL 6. ALL THE SERVICES CONSULTANT 7. FOR ALL OTHER PLEASE REFER REMARKS. 8. ALL EXISTING CONTRACTOR 9. IN CASE OF TO THE NOTICE STRIP SECTION A SCALE 1:25 DETAIL C SCALE 1:10 DETAIL A SCALE 1:10 A C NAME: SHRUTI TENDULKAR PROJECT: TITLE STRIP SECTION CHILDREN'S KAMLA RAHEJA ARCHITECTURE SCALE SIGN SPECIFIED SITE SHIVAJI NAGAR, B DETAIL B SCALE 1:4 2

AHILYABAI HOLKAR MARG ROAD NO. ROAD NO. 8 12 11 9 7 6 5 3 2 1 13 12 11 9 7 6 5 3 2 1 13 +0.0 +0.45M +3.75M +7.05M +3.2M +6.55M 300 300 TIMBER POST (DETAIL IN SHEET 12) BRICK JAALI 200MM RCC PARAPET WALL 150 75MM TIMBER BEAM POLYCARBONATE SHEET LAID TO SLOPE W5 W5 W5 W5 W5 W5 W6 W6 +8.16M FEMALE MALE ACTIVITY AREA STUDY ROOM TOILET TOILET GROUP ROOM CORRIDOR S1 C1 F3 S1 C1 1200 650 2800 500 2800 500 1110 2000 800 2000 1550 950 1150 700 500 2800 1650 600 500 400 3000 6000 3000 3000 3000 6000 6000 6000 6000 50MM THICK ALUMINIUM FRAME FIXED GLASS WINDOW VERTICAL SLIDING TOUGHENED GLASS WINDOW WITH 40MM THICK ALUMINIUM FRAME STAINLESS STEEL RAILING +0.0 +0.45M +3.75M +7.05M +3.2M +6.55M +8.16M ROOF ACCESS ACTIVITY AREA CORRIDOR S1 WF1 C1 CORRIDOR F3 S1 WF1 C1 A A B B C C D D E E F F G G H H K K L L 2050 2050 2800 2100 2700 2700 2700 2700 900 2700 900 2700 900 2700 2050 3300 3061.6 950 1100 750 500 2200 6000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 6000 GARGOYLE RAIN CHAIN +10.2M DRAIN PIPE FOR COURTYARD THROUGH GRAVEL BED (DETAIL IN SHEET 11) NOTES 1. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS 2. DO NOT SCALE THE DRAWINGS 3. FOLLOW WRITTEN DIMENSIONS ONLY 4. THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY OF THE ARCHITECT AND SHOULD NOT BE COPIED WITHOUT HIS PERMISSION. THIS DRAWING IS THE COPYRIGHT PROPERTY OF THE ARCHITECT. 5. ALL STRUCTURAL DIMENSIONS TO BE REFERRED. 6. ALL THE SERVICES TO BE REFERRED FROM THE SERVICES CONSULTANT DRAWINGS. 7. FOR ALL OTHER DETAILS, REFER TO THE RELEVANT DRAWINGS. PLEASE REFER TO THE RESPECTIVE SCHEDULES/TABLES, NOTES AND REMARKS. 8. ALL EXISTING GROUND LEVELS TO BE VERIFIED BY THE CONTRACTOR BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. 9. IN CASE OF DISCREPANCY, IT SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT TO THE NOTICE OF THE ARCHITECT/CONSULTANT. LOCATION PLAN SITE PLAN NAME DOOR TYPE DESCRIPTION QTY. D1 1 DOUBLE LEAF TOUGHENED GLASS PANEL DOOR WITH STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE. D2 DOUBLE LEAF TOUGHENED GLASS DOOR TO TIMBER STYLE AND TIMBER FRAME D3 13 50MM THICK SLIDING FOLDING TIMBER DOOR WITH 4 MOVABLE PANELS AND TIMBER LOUVRES. D4 4 D5 2 50MM THICK SIDE HUNG PVC LAMINATED DOOR TO PVC PANEL FRAMEWORK D6 2 DIMENSIONS 2700 x 2400 MM 2400 x 2400 MM 5700 x 2400 MM 900 2100 MM 750 2100 MM 900 2100 MM SINGLE LEAF SIDE HUNG TOUGHENED GLASS DOOR WITH TIMBER STYLE FIXED TO TIMBER FRAME DOOR SCHEDULE SINGLE LEAF FLUSHED SIDE HUNG DOOR WITH TIMBER STYLE FIXED TO TIMBER FRAME D7 50MM THICK SLIDING FOLDING BAMBOO DOOR WITH TIMBER STYLE WITH 4 MOVABLE PANELS AND TIMBER LOUVRES 2700 x 2100 MM NAME WINDOW TYPE DESCRIPTION QTY. W1 1 ALUMINIUM FRAME (30MM) FIXED TOUGHENED GLASS WINDOW. W2 CLERESTORY WINDOW WITH TOUGHENED GLASS PANEL AND 30MM THICK ALUMINIUM FRAME W3 11 LOUVERED WINDOW WITH FROSTED GLASS PANELS AND 30MM THICK ALUMINIUM FRAME W4 4 W5 2 W6 2 DIMENSIONS 600 800 MM 500 400 MM 650 1200 MM 1200 x 2700 MM 6500 x 1200 MM 1550 x 2100 MM 50MM THICK ALUMINIUM FRAME FIXED GLASS WINDOW (25MM THICK). WINDOW SCHEDULE 40MM THICK SLIDING FOLDING BAMBOO WINDOW WITH TIMBER STYLE FIXED TO ALUMINIUM FRAME VERTICAL SLIDING TOUGHENED GLASS WINDOW FIXED TO 40MM THICK ALUMINIUM FRAME. NAME TYPE F1 F3 THICKNESS FINISHES SCHEDULE FLOORING F2 ANTI-SKID VITRIFIED TILES (400x400 MM) INDIAN PATENT STONE 40 MM ROUGH KOTA STONE FLOORING TILES (300x600 MM) 20 MM SKIRTING S1 S2 KOTA STONE SKIRTING (UPTO 100MM) DADO FINISH ANTI-SKID VITRIFIED CEILING C1 C2 FORM FINISHED EXPOSED CONCRETE SINGLE COAT CEMENT PLASTER + PAINT FINISH 15 MM 12 MM WALL WF1 WF2 (300X300MM) NAME TYPE THICKNESS A A' B B' KEY PLAN SECTION AA' SECTION BB' HATCH LEGEND BRICK INFILL RCC BRICK BAT COBA RAMMED EARTH SCREED DRY RUBBLE NAME: SHRUTI TENDULKAR 2082 ROLL NO.: PROJECT: TITLE SECTIONS CHILDREN'S DAY CARE CENTRE KAMLA RAHEJA VIDYANIDHI INSTITUTE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND EVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SCALE SHEET: SIGN 8 1:100 DATE 25/4/23 SITE SHIVAJI NAGAR, GOVANDI MALE TOILET FEMALE TOILET UP @LVL +0.45M MEETING ROOM @LVL +0.45M STAFF ROOM @LVL +0.45M BREAK ROOM @LVL +0.45M MULTIPURPOSE ROOM @LVL +0.45M COURTYARD @LVL +0.0M LIBRARY 14.8 5.7 M ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 8.7 5.8 M MALE TOILET FEMALE TOILET UP UP 2440 1630 650 700 650 500 2430 750 750 750 900 750 1550 575 575 500 650 925 1550 925 650 500 847.5 650 1027.5 650 1027.5 650 847.5 5700 1200 2775 2775 900 900 900 2700 5700 6150 3575.1 2700 3570 5700 5700 2700 2700 2700 8700 2700 5700 2700 5700 5700 800 500 500 1650 500 500 500 500 500 500 750 750 750 750 750 900 900 600 600 500 500 500 3517.5 1575 2700 2700 2700 2700 2700 5700 4500 5700 1575 650 650 1550 2700 900 3480 D1 D2 D4 D4 D5 D6 D6 D6 D6 D3 D3 D3 D3 D3 D3 D3 D4 D4 D5 D5 D5 D5 D5 D4 D4 D4 W1 W2 W2 W3 W3 W3 W3 W2 W2 W2 W5 W5 W5 W5 W5 W5 W2 W2 W2 W3 W3 W3 W3 W2 W2 W4 A B C D E F G H J K L 3 4 5 7 10 13 14 3 4 5 7 10 13 14 A B C D E F G H J K L 1 1 2 2 8 8 12 12 15 15 3075 6000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3075 6000 1650 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 6000 3000 6000 3000 650 W1 D3 @LVL +0.45M KITCHEN @LVL +0.45M C1 C2 C3 C4 C7 C12 C13 C14 C17 C5 C6 C18 C19 C20 C21 C24 C26 C27 C28 C33 C34 C35 C22 C29 C36 C44 C51 C43 C50 C42 C48 C41 C47 C46 C32 C40 C45 C15 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 T9 T10 T11 T12 T13 T14 T15 T1 T30 T29 T28 T27 T26 T25 T24 C38 C37 C39 T16 T17 T18 T19 T20 T21 T22 T23 C49 C8 C9 C10 C11 C16 C23 C25 C30 C31 DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 DC6 DC8 DC5 DC7 9 9 3000 3419 2700 2700 2700 5700 1630 2700 3300 350 350 5700 5700 2930 4178.1 1688.3 2700 3000 2840 4665 1740 5700 2700 ASSEMBLY AREA 6.5 2.5 M UP 5.6 x 5.8M @LVL +0.45M DN DN DN DN WF1 C1 WF2 C2 F2 S2 W3 W3 W3 600 W3 UP @LVL +0.45M @LVL +0.45M @LVL +0.45M CORRIDOR @LVL +0.45M CORRIDOR @LVL +0.45M @LVL +0.45M 11 11 6 6 SW1 SW2 ACCESS ACCESS C22' C32' ENTRY 7' 7' 12' 12' 2700 DC9 DC10 NOTES 1. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS 2. DO NOT SCALE THE DRAWINGS 3. FOLLOW WRITTEN DIMENSIONS ONLY 4. THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY OF THE ARCHITECT AND SHOULD NOT BE COPIED WITHOUT HIS PERMISSION. THIS DRAWING IS THE COPYRIGHT PROPERTY OF THE ARCHITECT. 5. ALL STRUCTURAL DIMENSIONS TO BE REFERRED. 6. ALL THE SERVICES TO BE REFERRED FROM THE SERVICES CONSULTANT DRAWINGS. 7. FOR ALL OTHER DETAILS, REFER TO THE RELEVANT DRAWINGS. PLEASE REFER TO THE RESPECTIVE SCHEDULES/TABLES, NOTES AND REMARKS. 8. ALL EXISTING GROUND LEVELS TO BE VERIFIED BY THE CONTRACTOR BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. 9. IN CASE OF DISCREPANCY, IT SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT TO THE NOTICE OF THE ARCHITECT/CONSULTANT. NAME TYPE F1 F3 THICKNESS FINISHES SCHEDULE F2 ANTI-SKID VITRIFIED TILES (400x400 MM) TILES (300x600 MM) 20 MM SKIRTING S2 C1 C2 PAINT FINISH WALL WF2 (300X300MM) NAME TYPE THICKNESS SITE PLAN HATCH LEGEND BRICK INFILL RCC CLT GRAVEL NAME: SHRUTI TENDULKAR 2082 ROLL NO.: PROJECT: TITLE GROUND FLOOR PLAN CHILDREN'S DAY CARE CENTRE KAMLA RAHEJA VIDYANIDHI INSTITUTE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND EVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SCALE SHEET: SIGN 5 1:100 DATE 25/4/23 SITE SHIVAJI NAGAR, GOVANDI NAME DOOR TYPE DESCRIPTION QTY. D1 DOUBLE LEAF TOUGHENED GLASS PANEL DOOR WITH STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE. D2 DOUBLE LEAF TOUGHENED GLASS DOOR TO TIMBER STYLE 13 50MM THICK SLIDING FOLDING TIMBER DOOR WITH MOVABLE PANELS AND TIMBER LOUVRES. D4 D5 50MM THICK SIDE HUNG PVC LAMINATED DOOR TO PVC PANEL FRAMEWORK D6 DIMENSIONS 2700 2400 MM 5700 2400 MM 750 2100 MM 900 2100 MM SINGLE LEAF SIDE HUNG TOUGHENED GLASS DOOR WITH TIMBER STYLE FIXED TO TIMBER FRAME D7 50MM THICK SLIDING FOLDING BAMBOO DOOR WITH TIMBER STYLE WITH 4 MOVABLE PANELS AND TIMBER LOUVRES 2700 2100 MM W1 ALUMINIUM FRAME (30MM) FIXED TOUGHENED GLASS WINDOW. W2 CLERESTORY WINDOW WITH TOUGHENED GLASS PANEL AND 30MM THICK ALUMINIUM FRAME W3 11 LOUVERED WINDOW WITH FROSTED GLASS PANELS AND W5 W6 600 800 MM 1200 2700 MM 6500 1200 MM 1550 2100 MM 50MM THICK ALUMINIUM FRAME FIXED GLASS WINDOW (25MM THICK). WINDOW SCHEDULE 40MM THICK SLIDING FOLDING BAMBOO WINDOW WITH TIMBER STYLE FIXED TO ALUMINIUM FRAME VERTICAL SLIDING TOUGHENED GLASS WINDOW FIXED TO 40MM THICK ALUMINIUM FRAME. Ground Floor Plan Section AA’

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Observatory in Gharapuri

Elephanta Island, Mumbai Architecture Design Studio Semester IV

The studio sought to renew old and create new connections between the physical and metaphorical, human and natural, community and context through ‘New Geographies’. It aimed to balance survival needs with conservation desires.

The project is situated in Gharapuri, commonly referred to as Elephanta Island, near Mumbai. The concept emerged from the 120 steps which lead to the Elephant caves, a popular tourist spot on the top of the island. The essence of the design was rooted in the idea of ascension as one travels up these series of steps. This ascent mirrors a person’s journey through different stages in life.

Climbing the steps brings anticipation, and at different levels, you find various experiences. These stages represent the island’s history, culture, and nature. These ideas were the focal point for the formal explorations of the project that was an observatory situated on one the highest points on the Gharapuri Island.

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Site Impression Hand sketching | Photoshop Conceptual Sketches Plan at +4M Plan at +1.5M 11

Plan at -1.5M Plan at -3.75M Section AA’ Project Synthesis Section BB’ Section CC’

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Section DD’

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Architecture Design Studio Semester I

Invisible Cities” is a novel by Italo Calvino, and it explores the imaginary cities of the world through the eyes of Marco Polo as he describes them to Kublai Khan. The book explores the concept of cities, memory, and imagination. It weaves a rich tapestry of fictional cities, each with its own unique characteristics and symbolism, to examine the complex relationship between people, their environments, and the stories they create about them.

In the book, Zaira is one of the cities that Marco Polo recounts. Zaira is a city characterized by its precise and orderly layout. Every street and building in Zaira is meticulously designed to align perfectly with the cardinal points, resulting in a harmonious and symmetrical urban landscape. The city’s inhabitants are deeply committed to preserving this geometric perfection, and any deviation from it is considered a sacrilege. Zaira embodies the idea of a city governed by strict principles of order and geometry, emphasizing the human desire for structure and control in the urban environment.

Explorations

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Final Model Model Views and play of light and shadow

Programmatic intervention

In the city of Zaira, a prominent Kathak dancer both performs for the Queen and the public on various occasions and dedicates her spare time to teaching this classical dance form. Recognizing the need for a spacious area for practice, the architectural design incorporates an expansive dance studio with high walls and strategically placed windows for ample natural light and ventilation. Adjacent to the studio, a residence is connected via a well-designed lobby, ensuring the dancer’s ability to seamlessly balance her rigorous practice regimen with her living space, thereby facilitating her continuous pursuit of artistic excellence.

Charcoal Sketches

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Axonometric View Section A

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Commune in Charkop

Charkop, Mumbai

Landscape Studio Semester VI

The aim of the project is to create a sustainable commune for twenty-four residents within Charkop’s wetland area. The core idea involves integrating constructed wetlands into housing for eco-friendly wastewater treatment. Sustainability is central, with eco-materials and renewable energy sources reducing the carbon footprint. A mangrove boardwalk adds value for residents and tourists while protecting the ecosystem. A unique feature is the native-focused food forest, ensuring sustainable nourishment with minimal environmental impact. Thoughtful road design enhances accessibility with minimal disruption, and the project’s water management strategy incorporates diverse water bodies to recycle greywater and enhance biodiversity. Overall, the project strives for an eco-conscious, integrated community in harmony with the wetland environment.

Mangroves Mangrove Wetland Swamp Manicured Landscape Manicured Water Edge Manicured Water Edge Soil Packed Water Bed Natural Water Bed Native Shrubs Catchment Bed Constructed Catchment Pond Natural Downward Sloping Swamp Seasonal Water Body Constructed Water Body Paved Road Plantation Slope Directing Surface Runoff Slope Directing Surface Runoff Constructed Catchment Constructed Catchment Manicured Landscape Catchment Rubble Bed Catchment Rubble Bed Cemented Road

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Wooden Boardwalk

Sections Water Treatment - Greywater 15

Mangrove Boardwalk

Greywater Recycling Food Forest Aquaculture

Masterplan

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Plan of the food forest Plan of the aquaculture pond

Section Section

6 Binaries Landscape Studio Semester V

Element : Water

Binaries : Dark and Light

The concept of light is represented by showing how different movements of water create a difference in its light quality. Here, the water cascading down to the water body appears to be lighter than the slow moving water in the pond due to the difference in its position as well as the pattern of moving.

The idea is to represent ‘dark water’ as a circumstance created by its surroundings. The vegetation, shadows and textures that ecompass the water body are the ones to visually create the experience of darkness within the entity. The experience is everchanging, since these surroundings change with changes in geographical parameters.

Light

Dark

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Chidambaram Exhibition

Semester VI

The Third Year study of institutions focused on understanding how the architecture and spatial systems of the temple town of Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu created and structured a community. It examined the roles and functions of various institutions within the town, considering both their programmatic and architectural aspects, and their intersections with daily life.

The study also explored the dynamics that arose when the community encountered challenges from alternative value systems, including instances of resistance and subversion, and whether these led to the emergence of new forms of community or identity. Additionally, it investigated how institutions at different intersections adapted or resisted change, ultimately shedding light on the complex interplay between tradition, architecture, and evolving societal needs in a culturally significant context.

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26 Ways of seeing Bhopal | Tracing the Water

Landscape Studio Exhibition Semester V

During the journey through a small area in the bustling city of Bhopal, the discovery of an intersection of smaller water channels in the midst of the city led us to follow the water, as it travelled along the main roads, parks and residential colonies before merging with major water bodies. The study maps the activities along the water and the impact it has on the public, tracing it from the Shahpura Lake to the Kaliasot River and from the Kaliasot Dam to the outskirts of the city through the images and sections.

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Drawing as Building Technology Studio Exhibition

Semester IV

Almora, nestled in the Himalayas, showcases a diverse architectural heritage, with traditional wooden and stone houses as its quintessential features. These traditional homes are characterized by intricately carved wooden beams and pillars or locally sourced stone construction, designed to withstand the region’s harsh climate, including steep, snowshedding roofs for winters. These dwellings beautifully blend with their natural surroundings, embodying a harmonious union between architecture and nature. Bhopal Singh’s House is one such example of these traditional methods of building and use of material within the region driven by climatic factors.

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Model Explorations Across Semesters

I’ve had the opportunity to explore a variety of materials in different studio subjects. From concrete and wood to glass and steel, I’ve learned how to use these materials for creative model-making.

Platonic Solids