Soumyadeep Das | Undergraduate Architecture Portfolio - 2021

PORTFOLIO 2018-2020

Soumyadeep Das

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Architecture School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal 2018-Present Higher Secondary Kashiram Das Institution 2016-2018

ACA LANGUAGE

Soumyadeep Das 25.09.1999

Bardhaman, India

+91 9382126960 soumyadeepdas.259@gmail.com

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

English Bengali (native) Hindi Drafting AutoCad 3D Modeling + Computation Rhinoceros 3D Grasshopper+ SketchUp Cinema 4D Blender BIM Revit

Hello, I am currently in my 4th year of B.arch. I am interested in creating spaces that can connect, uplift and integrate. I value holistic design approaches that link people and the socio-cultural landscape together.

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Curriculum Vitae

Visualization Cinema 4D Corona Blender V-Ray Presentation Photoshop Illustrator InDesign After Effects

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ADEMIC WORK

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Collaboration Team Management Concept Development Planning Problem Solving Architecture Visualization

COMPETITION

2020 -Bharat Bhavan 2020, Uni.XYZ -120 Hours 2020 -Annual NASA Design Compitition -Sacred Architecture, Archdais -NASA Gsen Trophy, Productive Urbanism

2021 -Speciality Hospital Design, Delhi (Ongoing) -In-Situ Slum Revelopment Project, Bhopal

2019 -House Design, Archdais -120 Hours 2019 -Circle of Life, Cemetery Design, Uni.XYZ -Annual NASA Design Compitition -The Berkeley Prize Competition -NASA Gsen Trophy, Hyperreal Cities

2020 -Tractor Showroom and Service Center, Bardhaman -Way Side Amenity, Bhopal-Indore Highway 2019

2018 -Landscape Trophy 2018, NASA -NASA Louis I Kahn Trophy, Rao Sahab Ki Bakhar

-Residence Design, Raghurajpur, Odisha -Documentation of Tribal Habitat, Hajong Tribe 2018 -Cafeteria Design, Bhopal -Kiosk Design for Street Vendors, Bhopal CLT Induction Workshop Mitsubishi and Aakar Design Studio Critical Thinking and Drawing Workshop Arinjoy Sen Oneisitox

2021 -CLT Induction Compitition -Arkitekturo Bauhaus Campus Design, 2021 -CTBUH International Student Design Compitition

ACHIEVEMENTS

Prize Winner NASA Gsen Trophy, Productive Urbanism Picky Eaters Special Mention CLT Induction Compitition Gone With the Wind Shorlisted Top 30 Bharat Bhavan 2020, Uni.XYZ Of Repression and Expression Top 10 NASA Louis I Kahn Trophy Rao Sahab Ki Bakhar

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Contents

01. Of People and Place

02. Of Repression and Expression

03. Of Order and Chaos

In-Situ Slum Redevelopment

Art Gallery

Art Gallery

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p. 18-23

p. 24-31

04. Of conflicts and Harmony

05. Working Drawing

06. Miscellaneous

Sacred Architecture

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p. 46-51

p. 32-39

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Of People and Place Academic project Category : In-situ Slum Redevelopment Location: MACT Square, Bhopal Individual project|2021

MACT Square Slum is located near MANIT Square adjacent to the MANIT institution Bhopal.

A portion of the Slum has already been redeveloped though it has failed to accommodate the entire population and as a matter of fact, only half of the population has been rehabilitated. Currently, the site is facing problems like population growth, deteriorating living conditions, security and safety problems, economical deterioration etc. This Project has tried to address these issues and Redeveloped the site as a whole.

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Of People and Place

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Context Mapping

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Of People and Place

Exisiting Structure

Retained Spaces

Space Definition

Proposed Zoning

Memories of the inhabitants are associated with the existing open spaces and the public spaces such as temples, schools and socializing spaces. This proposal attempts to retain them and design the built spaces around them.

The provision of a market space has been considered as a medium for economical sustenance of the community.

Emphasis on accommodating informal activities has also been given.

Proposed Programme

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1 BHK Unit Cluster Many iterations to the 30 sq.m unit finally led to a module that served the requirements of a family belonging to the economically weaker section. The dwelling units can be arranged around a courtyard and then the blocks can be repeated along a path way to create a cluster of housing spaces.

Formation of Dwelling Blocks

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Of People and Place

Formation of Clusters

Cluster pattern

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03 CHOWK The Chowk is an open space surrounded by housing blocks with small shops where various commercial and social activities can take place.

The Maidan is an open ground at the centre of the site acts as a socializing place that bridges the gap between the existing redeveloped area and the proposed one.

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Along the central street, a total of 84 shops have been accommodated on the ground floor of the units. Each block can house eight shops. The Provision of spaces for the street hawkers and vendors have also been considered. The market street is instrumental in economic growth and the overall sustenance of the community.

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Health care Center Anganwadi(School) Bazar(Market Street) Unit Clusters Courtyard Redeveloped Area

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Of Repression and Expression Bharat Bhavan 2020, uni.xyz Design Competition | 2020 Category : Art Gallery Location: Ranchi, Jharkhand Group Project|Eish, Ipsita Choudhury, Pranjal Maheshwari

Jharkhand has a rich cultural history spanning from Sohrai paintings, Jhumur and Chhau dance to Patachitra, basket weaving, and pottery. What precedes and supersedes expression, in this case, is a collective identity. One that celebrates freedom and fights for it when called for, as exemplified by the Santhal Rebellion. The Tribal Art and Identity appear to lose ground to modern cities as they move towards a universal character. Bharat Bhavan is thus an opportunity to revive the lost arts and traditions indigenous to the state.

Located at the Tagore Hill, Ranchi, The proposal Intends to reflect upon the socio-political culture of Jharkhand. The gallery spaces unfold an interpretation of the state’s historical identity as they transition from an experience of freedom to repression to liberty. The proposal aims to serve as a medium of expression for the universal population and stay reminiscent of the locals’ heritage and identity.

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Of Repression and Expression

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1765 - Military mobilization to bring Santhal Pargana under British rule 1785 - Tilka Manjhi hanged to death in Bhagalpur

1772-80 - Paharia revolt 1780-85 - Tilka Manjhi led the tribal revolt and managed to injure British army chief 1795-1800 - Tamar revolt 1798-99 - Bhoomij revolt 1800-20 - Munda revolt 1855 - Santhals waged war against Lord Cornwallis 1855-60 - Santhal Rebellion led by Sidhu and Kanhu 1856-57 - First War of Independence 1874-99 - Birsa Movement 1914 - Tana Bhagat movement started which had the participation of more than 26,000 tribals

1912 - Bihar bifurcated from Bengal and some parts of Chotanagpur merged into Bengal.

1915 - Publication of Adivasi titled magazine started.

1929 - Simon Commission presented with a memorandum demanding Jharkhand state 1978 - June 9 was commemorated as Birsa Day

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Of Order and Chaos ANDC, NASA Design Competition | 2020 Category : Community Centre Location: Gangasagar, West Bengal Group Project|Abhinav, Anubhav, Eish, Palak

Gangasagar Mela sees the congregation of two million people every year who take part in a three day ceremonial bathing at the Ganges. This massive gathering makes Gangasagar Mela the second largest mega fair in the world. Due to its cultural significance, the island is constantly in a state of flux. At peaks of influx, the transit systems at the island fail. At the heart of this is the Kachuberia Bus Terminus.

Infrastructural failure at Kachuberia leads to a disarrayed urban-scape. The pandemic, added on top, limits tourism to a great extent cutting down Gangasagar’s primary source of revenue. The program therefore intends to set up a conjunct system of transit through necessary infrastructural interventions and envisions communal resilience through through economic sustenance.

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Kachuberia

Convergence

Missing Infrastructure

Gangasagar

Jetty

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Gangasagar

Personal/ Rental

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Transit

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Desolving and Redirecting Vehicular Access

Segregation of Vehicular / Pedestrian

Developing a Traffic Node at Intersection

Developing Civic Infrastructure

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Proposed System

Gangasagar

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Of Conflicts and Harmony Sacred Architecture, Archdais Design Competition | 2020 Category : Community Centre Location: Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh Group Project|Abhinav Ramesan, Taruna Aiyyar

The chosen site lies in a torn and battered land; once a home for all, now a reminder of the deep wound inflicted upon the people that left them disintegrated and scattered. The city and surrounding farmlands of Muzaffarnagar are a land scarred by the horrors of communal strife. A community which once was united across religious lines since independence was shattered, and hasn’t recovered since. Famously known for its sugarcane cultivation where the interdependent communities worked together is currently struggling to even harvest their produce. A sense of betrayal and distrust persists to this day, especially among the thousands forced to flee their homes.

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The site is located in Muzaffarnagar at the banks of Kaali Nadi.

The schism between the communities in Muzaffarnagar of Uttar Pradesh in August–September 2013, resulted in at least 62 deaths and injured 93 and left more than 50,000 People displaced.

The riot has been described as “the worst violence in Uttar Pradesh in recent history”. The riot has left the community torned and created a sense of betrayal and mistrust among the people.

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The Pathways are enclosed by high walls. Each and every pathway is connected to each other at the centre.

Provision of Hidden courtyards has also been made in-between spaces.

The central courtyard is a large open area that works as a community area with well-shaded arcades at the periphery. It’s a space where people from the community can gather for group activities, social support and even celebrate local festivals.

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Contemplation Pods

Maze Conflict Segregation Community

Introspection Healing

Central Courtyard

Awareness of spaces

Congregation Reconciliation

Choices in Journeys

Visitor’s Gallery

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Here’s a semi-circle amidst a farmland Of a fractured people An entrance with a multitude of paths that go different places.

Some lead to fulfillment a few to togetherness, and the rest to contemplation.

But all these paths terminate at one place; a place where people pray, sit, look at the water play, dance, sing some music, a place where the community heals, a place where humanity is sacred.

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WORKING DRAWING Semester v, 2020 Academic project | Individual Category : Residential project Location: Raghurajpur, Odisha This project speaks to the contemporary Socio-cultural identity of Odisha. A Clustered courtyard pattern has been followed while designing the residence. The spatial arrangement is specifically directed to traverse amidst the open areas, blurring the boundaries between the built and unbuilt. A central linear corridor along the courtyard connects all the spaces together, which addresses the architectural characteristics present in Raghurajpur.

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Working Drawing

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LOADBEARING BRICK WALL 200 MM

MANGALORE ROOFING TILES 400X250 MM

SKIRTING 20X200 MM

TIMBER BATTEN 50X25 MM

FLUSHED CONCRETE FLOORING 100 MM

WOODEN PURLINS 75X100 MM

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CONCRETE BEAM 200 MM WIDTH

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MANGALORE ROOFING TILES 400X250 MM

MANGALORE ROOFING TILES 400X250 MM CONCRETE RAFTERS 200X150 MM

TIMBER BATTEN 50X25 MM

CONCRETE BEAM 200 MM WIDTH TIMBER BATTEN 50X75

EXPOSED BRICKWORK LOADBEARING BRICK WALL 200 MM

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CONCRETE RAFTERS PROFILE 200X150 MM

CONCRETE RAFTERS 200X150 MM

WOODEN PURLINS 75X100 MM

CONCRETE BEAM 200 MM WIDTH

MANGALORE ROOFING TILES 400X250 MM TIMBER BATTEN 50X25 MM WOODEN PURLINS 75X100 MM GI RAIN GUTTER 130 MM WIDTH

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Prize winner

PICKY EATERS Productive Urbanism NASA GSEN Trophy | 2021 Location: Ghazipur Landfill, Delhi Group Project Located at the edge of Delhi, Ghazipur is home to the city’s largest wholesale food markets. Selling vegetables, flowers, poultry, fish and mutton to the rest of the city, it is a vital part of Delhi’s food supply chain. These markets directly employ the residences next to them. Ghazipur, however, is more famously identified by its monstrous garbage dump looming in the background.

The proposal aims to turn this Centre of the city’s food supplies into a neighborhood that would be able to independently sustain its occupants in times of a break in the supply chain. It also seeks to slowly convert the landfill on a time-scale large enough to enable the drift of the rag-picker community towards formalized employment.

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Crop Fields : adjacent to the Vegetable Market, Part of the Urban Farm.

Stage I : Erection of Retaining walls to prevent Landslides

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Sunflowers : At times and areas of high toxicity. Consumed as Decorative Flowers by the Flower Market.

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Vegetable Gardens : At times and areas of no toxicity. Support to the Vegetable Market.

Stage II : 50% of the landfill is covered up.

Rag-pickers still access the rest.

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Available space hosts civic infrastructure

Stage III : Last of the Landfill is utilized as a grazing field that supports dairy.

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Urban Farm as open space for the Informal Settlement.

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GONE WITH THE WINDS CLT Induction Compitition Design compitition | 2021 Category : Adaptive Reuse Location: Dhanushkodi, Tamilnadu Group Project | Group of 6 Dhanushkodi is located at the southeastern tip of Pamban Island, the start of the submerged land bridge between Sri Lanka and India. Unoccupied since 1964 following a cyclone, it is now a famed tourist destination. Placed between two seas, it is a major fishing hub, with a fishing community nostalgic about the olden times. Some members of this fishing community, now displaced, still sells fried fish to tourists. Harsh weather, however, has prevented permanent settlements from coming up again in Dhanushkodi.

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Miscellaneous

Hospital Walls Hospital Walls

CLT Core Frame CLT Core Forms

Edge Walls Edge Walls - CLT - CLT

CLT Floors Walls CLT Floorand and Walls

Roof Frame Roof Frame

Wall Finishing And Roof Boards Wall Finishing and Roof Boards

Beam To Column Joint Beam to Column

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‘Mother Teresa’

Charcoal on Paper 297x420 MM

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‘Solidarity’ Collage

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Thank You Soumyadeep Das +91 9382126960 soumyadeepdas.259@gmail.com