Architectural Portfolio- Undergrad |Shreya Singh|

Shreya Singh Bachelor of Architecture

A R C H I T E C T U R A L PORTFOLIO

Selected Works

2017-2019

EDUCATION Kathmandu Engineering College, Kalimati, Kathmandu Bachelors of Architecture, 2014- 2019

SHREYA SINGH Architect

Capital College and Research Centre (CCRC), Koteshwor, Kathmandu Higher Secondary (HSEB), 2012- 2014 Learning Realm Internationl School (LRI), Kalankisthan, Kathmandu School Leaving Certificate (SLC), 2012

ABOUT ME EXPERIENCE I am a recent graduate in Bachelors in Architecture and an explorer of my interests in the built spaces, urban design, creating and adding aesthetics into everything around me.

•Internship: Team Consultants, Hattisar, Kathmandu (Sept 2017-April 2018) •UDEC, Jwagal, Lalitpur (September-October, 2018) •Part time work under Ar. Neha Suwal, (April-September, 2019) •Freelancing

CONTACT Address: Ramkot, Nagarjun- 6, Kathmandu, Nepal +977 -9861246937/ +977 -9818043014 sreyaa83@gmail.com http://thegeeklove.blogspot.com/

PROFICENCIES Autocad Sketchup/Vray Adobe Photoshop Lumion Indesign Adobe Premiere Pro Hand drafting Physical modelling Microsoft office

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Academics: •I/II: Second Design Topper •II/I: Second Design Topper (Residence Design Project) •II/II: Second Design Topper (School Design Project) •III/I:Design Topper (Commercial Complex cum Multiplex) Second- Semester Topper •III/II: Second Design Topper (Exhibition Center Design) Third- Semester Topper •IV/II: Semester Topper •V/I: Semester Topper •V/II: Architectural Thesis- jiGYANsa: A Learning Center and Incubator Thesis Exhibition 2019 National and International Competitions: •4th Position in College level Asian Paints Design Competition •4th Position in National Asian Paints Design Competition •Selected Top 2 entry from Nepal in ACA Tokyo 2018 • Inspireli Awards 2019 (participation)

EVENTS PARTICIPATING AND VOLUNTTEERING Aakriti 2015, Kathmandu Engineering College Technical and Architectural Expo Architronics 1.0 2016 Model Making: Dynamic Building- Rotating Tower, Dubai, (proposed) NASA 2017, 59th Annual National Association of Student of Architecture, Poornima University, Jaipur, India Workshops: Lakh and Thikri Workshop #6 (Collapsible tents from cubeotahedron) Kathmandu Triennale 2017 Abstract art installation under Artist Belu-Simion Fainaru 3d block model making under Artist Ciprian Muresan 3rd National Architecture Festival Volunteer- November 2017 Workshop on Accessibility and Inclusive Design Participation- June 2018 Kathmandu Mini Maker Faire 2018 Volunteer- September 2018 24th Annual General Meeting of Society of Nepalese Architects (SONA) Volunteer- January 2019 CLUB ENGAGEMENTS The English Society (TES), Capital College and Research Center 1st year: Joint Treasurer, Editor- Herald, College annual magazine 2nd year: Chief Editor of Herald, College annual magazine Association of KEC Architecture (AKAR), Kathmandu Engineering College 1st year: AKAR Representative 2nd year: Joint Treasurer 3rd year: Treasurer 4th year: Co-ordinator: Meet the Architects (Women in Architecture)

SELECTEDWORKS

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A. Thesis B. Urban DesignStreets C. Conservation Studio

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A. ARCASIA B. Asian Paints Design Competition- College level 2017-2018 C. Kaleidoscope all Nepal Asian Paints Design Competition- National Lev-

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A. Practicum

Academic Works

Architectural Competition

Architectural Works

1 A . j i G YA N s a :

A Learning Center and Incubator CONCE PT: T H E NA R R AT IV E PA R A D O X An experiential space where the narration guides the paradox

The design idea is to work in angles in both plans and form and provide a dynamic and vibrant space that encourages creativity, ideation and growth of each individual through collaborative spaces that enhances networking and working outside their comfort zone.

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1 A . j i G YA N s a :

A Learning Center and Incubator CONCE PT: T H E NA R R AT IV E PA R A D O X

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The structure of the top floors is based on steel sections that are connected to the steel space truss. Space truss is used to modify the roof into the folded plate angles.

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1B. RE-IMAGINING URBAN STREET An Urban Design Group Project CONCE PT: DES IG NING T H E N E E D

The streets around Swoyambhu Nath are busy both in vehicular and pedestrianized scale. It is due to it’s fame as the renowned World Heritage Site as well as our religious and cultural values as Nepalese citizens. Recently, the road has been made One- way minimizing the vehicular traffic. Also, the entrance of heavy loading vehicles have been prohibited in order to minimize the impact.

Here, we have designed the street according to it’s present condition.

- Minimizing the carriage way.

- Adding footpaths on both sides of the road.

- Integrating the footpaths with the building’s platform.

- Designing street amenities such as planter boxes, seatings, etc.

- Creating sense of place.

- Well designed vegetation pattern.

- Multipurpose street sections.

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S I T E C O NTE X T Parikrama Road

Location: Swoyambhu Parikrama road Typology: Secondary road Connections: Swoyambhu chowk to Kimdole Designed section of Parikrama Road

The entrance to the street which has recently been made One- Way, not allowing any vehicle to enter through that street

Unused section of the street due to no provision of black topped paving.

Used for parking and dumping

Depleted condition of the street due to unmanaged street design, parking and unintentional vegetation growth

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1B. RE-IMAGINING URBAN STREET An Urban Design Group Project CONCE PT: DES IG NING T H E N E E D

SECTION 1: Various levels of the streets with the minimized width of carriage way only allowing one way flow of vehicles 7|Shreya Singh|

SECTION 2: Same section with the carriage way being used as pedestrian street during festivities such as Buddha Jayanti, Kora Parikrama, etc.

Creating a vibrant and live active environment through integration of sense of place using the Buddhist Prayer flags in an uniform order.

Also the integration of footpath to the building platform creating a live shopfront with vibrant flooring

Transforming the present scenario with designing according to the need of an one way road with pedestrian sidewalks, sitting space

The drainage system integrated with the planter boxes for proper utilization

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1 C . C O N S E R VA T I O N O F B A D E G A U N Conservation Studio- Group Project

Introduction

OLD ST OR IES NEW S C R IP T

The project was divided into two parts: Study Phase and Design Phase. Badegaun being on the verse of identity crisis and destruction of the existing heritages, we analysed the issues and proposed the solutions in such a way that the heritages are not compromised.

Issues • Complicated property ownership • The lack of an urban plan, owned by the municipality • Unplanned development in the new town threatens the visual unity of the Old Town.

• Failure to understand the need for design guidance.

• The lack of access to private and/ or government capital and grants

Old Stories

New Scripts Heriage Conservation •Propose alternate route in order to preserve the Laachi •Adaptive reuse of old buildings into a. Bed and Breakfasts, Homestays b. Revitalization through small elements of delight in streetscape c. Training schools •Restoration of old buildings and open spaces • Heritage walk through the Jatra and festival routes • Local Architectural character • Archives • Preserve the heart of the city (lachi) • Protected Vistas 9|Shreya Singh|

• Satellite city of the traditional town of Patan • Historical Route to the settlement through Tanga gate • Historically gated City • Historically designated resting place on the way to Godawari • Kal Bhairab built on the ruins and as a vantage point of the city • Economically active area with agricultural background and home based textile industries Tourism Development •Adaptive reuse •Heritage walk through Jatras and Festival Routes •Preservation and protection of Sadaksheri Lokeshwor Chaitya • Provision of bus stop • Creating sense of place in the specified areas •Vibrant retail and residential zone •Live and remarkable Bazaar area

The current plan proposes a 22 m wide road through the badegaun settlement that if happens destroys the whole town of badegaun. So, a proposal was made in order to conserve the town and an alternate route was proposed from the other side of the settlement so that the town is conserved.

Economic Upliftment • Galleries, commercial centers for the trade and display of local goods and services • Community Initiatives a.

Skill generating workshops b.

Traditional eatery and restaurants c.

Awareness Campaign

Sustainable Approach • Integration of green spaces such as parks, terrace farming, etc.

•Energy efficiency through awareness and use of energy efficient techniques a. Solar PV b. Rain water harvesting c. Use of animal waste for bio gas production and manure in agricultural lands.

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1 C . C O N S E R VA T I O N O F B A D E G A U N

Conservation Studio Project OLD ST OR IES N EW S C R IP T

The town had its traditional route which now existed as an alleyway due to the new road. So, a proposal was made in which the traditional route was converted into a heritage walk route going through the gates and main attraction points of the settlement. This allowed the revival of the old settlement, their ways and their traditions.

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The gate which was not present at present was proposed in Tanga tole as the gateway to the settlement

Kwa Nani was revived as Aila tasting and traditional eatery.

Sova Nani was resurfaced to its orginal glory as a resting place

Lusi Jhol tole lacked conservation which as restored

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2 A . R E S E T T L E M E N T O F S Q UAT T E R S ARCASIA Student Design Competition C ON CE PT: A S O CIETA L A P P R O A C H

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2 b . PAV I L I O N - S PA C E F O R E V E R Y O N E Cum Community Center CONCE PT: IN T EG R AT IN G A N AT O M Y The city of Kirtipur stands tall on various level nestled in between various cultural and social aspects along with high held history. Through the concept of INTEGRATING ANATOMY of the city, I have tried integrating the town into the site along with digging deep into the anatomy of the city and bringing the fading essence back to life.

Taking datum points along the diagonals of the site.

Raising levels in the plaza area resembling the levels seen the elevation of Kirtipur.

Cutting and maintaining the plane into ramp for special needs and accessibility

CO NCEPTUAL FO R M The final building form that is integrated with traditional elements such as weaved patterns and brick facades and various innovative construction

Aligning the built spaces around the datum point.

The built space and the open space integrated into one.

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FINAL FO RM

Masterplan showing the aerial view and the space, form relationship

The ground floor plan along with the landscape showing the indoor outdoor relationship

Upper floor plan with the semi open spaces

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2 b . PAV I L I O N - S PA C E F O R E V E R Y O N E Cum Community Center CONCE PT: IN T EG R AT IN G A N AT O M Y

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The ramped plaza with the market/ exhibition space

Use of various colors to bring a vibrant enviroment in the children’s area

Night view of the ramped plaza which is a gabion wall with light installations acting as light source in the night and the whole pavilion lighting up

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2c. ACADEMIC RESEARCH CENTER Thapathali Engineering Campus, Balkhu CONCE PT: S PA CE O F DIA LO GU E

SPACE OF DIALOGUE

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ACCESS ACCESS THROUGH RAMPS

GREEN ROOF ACCESSIBLE GREEN ROOF

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2c. ACADEMIC RESEARCH CENTER Thapathali Engineering Campus, Balkhu CONCE PT: S PA CE O F DIA LO GU E

Masterplan showing the aerial view and the space, form relationship

The ground floor plan along with the landscape showing the indoor outdoor relationship

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OAT in the entrance to the lower level with ramps enabling accessibility to everyone

Sunken plaza that connects the spaces

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3a. HOUSING IN LUBHU PRACTICUM

Main Road

Plots

Internal road 20 ft.

Open area for recreational purposes 25|Shreya Singh|

Masterplan The total site was divided into 14 similar land area plots i.e. a minimum of 1100 sq. ft (0-3-1-0) along with a 20 ft road at the middle of the site acting as an access and light allowing slit between the two opposite buildings.

Along with the plots and road, the site was also allocated an open area according to the Building byelaws.

OPTION I

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3b. KHANAL BROTHERS’ COMPLEX PRACTICUM

Exterior view of the complex

Terrace restaurant

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Infinity pool

Restaurant

4th floor plan

Catch basin to catch water that creates the feeling of infinity pool.

Jacuzzi

Infinity pool detail

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3 c . O P E R AT IO N T H E AT R E BIR HOSPITAL

Existing building with Operation theatres

Radiotherapy Radiotherapy building building

Sluice room for changing into OT attire for doctors and staffs Scrub station for doctors and staffs before entering the OT Passbox Double swing door openable by slow hit of the elbow

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Pre- existing operation theatres

Dirty corridor leading to Autoclave room which can be used by the new OT.

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CONCLUSION

In conclusion, these works are a reflection of all my learning in all these years of architectural school and works beside that.

These works are the selected works of mine which shows the growth from every phase of my life; from the early years of learning to the completion of my thesis.

Shreya Singh Contact: Phone no: 9861246937, 9818043014 Email: sreyaa83@gmail.com