Portfolio 2023

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Personal Information

Residential Address: Goregaon (W), Mumbai

Languages Known: English, Marathi, Hindi, Sanskrit & Spanish

Date of Birth: 10th June 2000

Contact Number: +91 8424992203/ 8169798719

Email ID: swara.bhaire@gmail.com

Education

10th (SSC) 2016

St. Thomas Academy, Goregaon (W)

12th (HSC) 2018

S. S. & L. S. Patkar College of Arts and Science, Goregaon (W) Course: Science

B.Arch Rizvi College of Architecture, Bandra (W) 2023

Mumbai University, Average CGPI of all semesters 8.4

Work Experience

Internship 2021 Documentation & Survey

Project Mumbai, Andheri (W)

2 Months, March - April 2021

Internship 21-22 Interior, Landscape & Architecture

Vyoma Shah Studio, Santacruz (W)

5 Months, November’21 - April’22

Achivemements & Co - curricular

• Bamboo Workshop, 2018

@Rizvi College of Architecture

• Professional in Architectural Design Softwares, 2019

@CADD Centre Training Services

• Vastu Shastra Foundation & Advance Course, 2019

@Walk_in Education Centre

• Craft of Storytelling & Interventions Elective, 2019

@ Rizvi College of Architecture

• Participation in NASA Trophies 2019 & 2020

@ Rizvi College of Architecture

• Member of Student Council 2019 & 2020

@ Rizvi College of Architecture

• Active helper & participant of college events- Archfest & APIC 2020

@ Rizvi College of Architecture

• 2nd Position for Technicals 2020

@ Rizvi College of Architecture

• Carpentry Workshop 2022

@ Rizvi College of Architecture

Software Skills

Digital Drafting & 3D Modelling

Soft Skills

Autocad Revit Rhino Sketchup Twin Motion Lumion

Presentation

• Responsible

• Time Management

• Communication

• Teamwork

Hobbies & Interests

• Creative Thinking

• Leadership

• Conflict Awareness

“Architecture starts when carefully put two bricks together”...Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe

Earth Centre

Site Area: 6839 sqm

Site: Mansarovar, Navi Mumbai

Site Criteria: The site has an essence of all 5 elements of nature (Air, Sky, Light, Water, Earth), has views of nature, developing a serene environment. Near the site, there is Jui Lake, which is a Tourist Destination. The site should be near public transport.

Subject: Design Disseration (Thesis)

Semester: IX - X

ABSTRACT

Every living being needs to interact with another living being in order to have a healthy existence, nature is equally valued in the term ‘living beings’. Humans are influenced by two primary elements - natural & manmade. In today’s cities, the manmade element is rising, and thus the natural element is receding, in the name of development. The last few decades have taught us that it is critical to protect nature since it has so much to offer. We can see numerous examples of architecture that are influenced or directly derived from nature in our daily lives, such as recreating the forms, copying and analyzing processes, and many more. Learning from nature is the concept of picturing, mimicking, or being inspired by a single phenomenon that has several meanings. The study aims to create an environment where humans and nature coexist alongside. It is not just to address contemporary urban issues but to let nature intervene in them. This study’s approach is to emphasize the relationship between nature, humans, and architecture.

Keywords: self-sustain, coexistence, biomimicry, biophilia, soft edges.

3.1 Aim

To understand the importance of incorporating nature into architecture through analyzing its applications and establish a strong connection between these two elements to make a meaningful contribution to the integration of the urban fabric.

3.2 Objectives

• To understand an enhanced correlation between nature and architecture.

• To explore the relevance of nature-inspired innovation in architecture.

• To create awareness about self-sustaining architecture inspired by nature.

• To explore various materials and technologies.

• To encourage community engagement in such spaces spreading awareness.

• To learn and study the different types and patterns involved in the interlinking process.

3.3 Research Questions

• What is the relationship between nature and architecture?

• What are the different typologies/ methodologies used while designing nature-inspired structures?

• What are the patterns used around the world for creating nature-inspired structures?

• Can the study of nature and architecture strengthen the sense of community?

3.4 Scope

By studying the relationship between nature and architecture, explore and critique design approaches for use in urban settings that will be self-sustaining and may provide solutions to urban problems, creating spaces where nature thrives, changing the current scenario for a better future.

3.4 Limitations

• The scope and depth of the research, as there might be a communication gap between the biologist and the architects.

• Design solutions are difficult to imitate since they change depending on the user, context, complexity, scale, and so on.

• The concept of being secondary over the primary functions may cause a lack of participation.

• Participation and support of the community is required.

3.5 Thesis Statement

In cities, there is an imbalance in the relationship between nature, humans, and the built form, which is noticed by many but tried to resolve by a few. I questioned how this imbalance can be solved, making this relationship more intimate and mindful.

As an attempt to address my question, this thesis presents experimentation which researches to find various approaches derived from nature to mend the imbalance in this relationship, implemented using architecture as a tool. Initiate with a modest step, spaces that may be self-sustaining by learning from nature and incorporating nature. The aim is to create spaces of interaction spreading awareness and develop a strong connect between humans and environment.

ABOUT THE SITE...

NAVI MUMBAI INDIA

Location: Jui Village, Opposite Fish Fram Ponds, Mansarovar, Navi Mumbai 410206

Ownership: CIDCO

Maintenance: CIDCO

Area for study: 18,500 sqm

Existing Land Use: Temple events (twice in a year) Manmade Ponds - pisciculture Bare Land

Reservation: Commercial + Residential

Design Proposal: Research, Consult & Residential

Permissible F.S.I: 1.50

DESIGN UNDERSTANDING...

Basic Chamfered edges for air circulation Smooth aerodynamic curve

FORM EVOLUTION

Navi Mumbai has a tropical and wet climate. It’s climate can be best described as moderately hot with high level of humidity. Its coastal nature and tropical location ensures temperatures do not fluctuate much throughout the year. In Kamothe Node DP, site is reserved under Commercial + Residential Zone. The site is in very close proximity to public transport ie. it is 850 m away from Mansarovar station & 2.7 km away from Khandeshwar station. Air Quality Index: 142 (Very Unhealthy) due to construction being carried out in all surrounding areas.

Hottest Month: May (30 °C avg)

Coldest Month: January (24 °C avg)

Wettest Month: July (495.1 mm avg)

Annual precip: 2400 mm (per year)

Zoning

• The built is as important as the nature around, the built to open space ratio is tried to maintain while designing.

• Creating pause points in between which become the main spaces of interaction

• More use of sustainable materials.

• Providing a transparent material which could act as a uninteruppted barrier between the built and nature around.

• Enhacing the quality of space with direct views of nature.

• Using Rammed earth wall as it beautifully blends in with the nature.

• Alot of spaces are left for experimentation

• The building process of the structure will bring the Community together as well as the experimentation part will start from that stage.

• Continued flow of Landscape with the built.

• Spaces have their own front open spillover green space.

• Flow of Air is continuous with the landscape along the structure.

• Curved surface of the wall, less heat gain because of less surface area.

VIEW FROM THE SITE

GAMDEVI MANDIR & ROAD

Windrose

USER

Footfall- 1000 people

RESEARCH

To explore different ways to study the relationship of Nature & Architecture.

Researchers Collaborators Visitors

MATERIAL PALETTE

To feel such spaces, create awareness, and understand the process.

EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE RESIDENTIAL

To provide spaces for people who will work in the centre.

SECONDARY ROAD

Researchers - Scientists or People who are experimenting.

Collaborators - Architects or Designers or Landscape Architects or Urban Planners or Engineers or IT professionals or Students.

Visitors - People who will experience the space.

REINFORCED FERROCEMENT ROOF

COMPRESSED STABILIZED EARTH BLOCKS SCREEN/ JALI

CURTAIN WALL

TREE COLUMN

HOLLOW BOX STEEL COLUMN

RAMMED EARTH WALL

Edge Restraint concrete

Joint sand - fine graded sand meets Dry washed plaster sand

40mm Paving Stone Bedding Sand

Rock base layer

Compacted Soil

Soil Mixture

50% Sand

30% top soil

20% compost

Curb Paving Gravel Base

Soil

Pipe Gravel Pipe bed Gravel base

BIOSWALE DETAIL AT THE PERIPHERY PATHWAY DETAIL

IFC

Site Area: 18,000 sqm + Green Spaces

Site: BKC, Mumbai

Brief: The main objective of the IFSCs is to develop a strong global connect and focus on the needs of the Indian economy as well as to serve as an international financial platform for the entire region and the global economy as a whole. An IFSC caters to customers outside the jurisdiction of the domestic economy. Such centres deal with flows of finance, financial products and services across borders. London, New York and Singapore can be counted as global financial centres. Many emerging IFSCs around the world, such as Shanghai and Dubai, are aspiring to play a global role in the years to come.

Subject: Architectural Design

Semester: IX

• The structure is oriented diagonally on the site, so there is proper air flow within the structure as the wind direction is from both the edges.

• The vehicular entrance is provided along the back raod with 4 gates, the vehicle coming from B.K.C Road & C.S.T Road, both directions can use the back road without causing traffic congestion.

• The Nala on the site is a small part of the Meetha Nala. It’s connection with the Main Nala can be blocked and the water can be cleaned by a series of processes, hence creating sitting space around the water body enhancing the public plaza.

• Junction of 2 roads, as well as has a proposed metro station along the same footpath, hence public access to the site is provided from here.

Tools Used: Site Context & Analysis

Orientation of the structure

Zoning & Massing

• Hierarchy of Space

• The structure is placed diagonally thus dividing the open area into 2 parts, Public & Vehicular

• The Offices & Business Centre have gap in between for ventilation, and a bridge is provided in between which will connect both the buildings on top level.

Treatment of the NALA Idea

Add a barrier between the nala and main river.

Integrate the nala with public plaza

Treatment

NuAlgi, which can be used to clean a pond, a lake or a river, is available in powder form which needs to be dissolved in water in a container before draining into the water body. 1-2kg of NuAlgi per four million litres of water. A 1kg pack of NuAlgi is priced at Rs275.

Process:

Within 15 minutes of dissolving NuAlgi in the water, diatom algae is released. These growing algae absorb nutrients and carbon dioxide from the water and produce oxygen by photosynthesis. The oxygen released helps aerobic bacteria break down the organics and convert the pollutants to base constituents, all this minus the stink that anaerobic decomposition generates. The diatoms are eaten by zooplanktons that are, in turn, consumed by fish. The ecosystem of the water body is maintained and observed by the presence of healthy fish, which are fit for human consumption.

FIFTH FLOOR PLAN SIXTH FLOOR PLAN

EIGHTH FLOOR PLAN

SPIDER GLAZING - CURTAIN WALL DETAIL

WATER BALANCE CHART

On the Southern Facade the arrangement of fins is dense to minimize the harsh sunlight entering the structure, whereas on the Northern Facade the fins are spread out, so sunlight can enter and the space inside doesnt get dark and dull.

MATERIAL PALETTE

Nala Purification & Maintenance

After blocking Main Nala connection

Method: Floatigation using Biochar.

On the periphery plantation can be carried out with layers Reed Bed at the centern & green screen also by planting Plam trees along the nala.

Biochar Dyke

Gravel Wall

Sand Wall

Biochar Wall

Sand Wall

Vehicular Entrance

VIEW OF IFC

Curtain Glazing Polished Concrete Gypsum Partition Preacast Concrete Panels

Public Plaza

Public Entrance

Interactive Public space under the Bridge

Alang Housing

Site Area: 2.4ha

Site: Alang, Gujarat

Brief: Learning from issues in the production of homes and the architectural imagination that emerges as an outcome of perceptions and tangible networks. ‘Mass housing’, used as a term for collective housing internationally, emerged in the post war context: a situation where housing stock destroyed in the war had to be rapidly rebuilt, and in situations where the bulk of housing had to be massively increased owing to demands of rapid urbanization and a mass influx of migrants into cities.

Subject: Architectural Design Semester: VII

Tools Used:

Site Context

• Alang has been in conversations over environmental concerns as a potential site for the dismantling of ‘end of life’ ships since 1983. With a contribution of 10% to the nation’s steel demand The site falls 42.1 kms to the south of the main Bhavnagar District.

• A workforce of approximately 50,000 migrant workers between the ages of 15 to 35 years with varying skill sets, temporal tenures and registrations with the ship breaking companies and contractors are the ones driving these labour intensive yards and recycling units.

• It was nominated as the census town in 2011.

• Vartej Terminus, which serves as the nearest functional railway station is 39.4 kms away from the site.

• The nearest airport to the site is situated at nearby district Bhavnagar which is 47.4 kms away. This remains the only functional airspace in the region.

• The nearest bus stand is 1.3 kms away from the site.

Zoning:

• The community and open spaces area is divided into smaller parts.

• The market place is placed near the chowk as it can be used by the people who reside in the housing project or it can be used by the people who gather at the chowk.

• Horticulture is provided at the edge of the site as it needs to be undistrubed by the pedestrain movement.

• The main road can be easily accessed by each of the clusters.

• Community space acts as a transition between the dormitory and the family units.

Secondary Programs

Farming (Horticulture)

• Common land for all - can be divided

• The soil type can yield chillies, plum, fig, etc.

• Horticulture proposed - chilllies

• Product made - Chilli Pickle

Community Kitchen

• Ground floor of the Family Units

• Spaces required: Cooking area, packing area & washing area.

Pottery

• There is a stream which is very close to the site, fertile soil could be taken from there.

• Ground Floor of family units.

Metal Scrapping & creating metal products

• Since the community here will be majority people who work in the ship breaking yard, they can procure materials from there, and make new products for their living

Cluster Plan

Dormitory

Mukadam’s Unit Family Unit Community Spaces

Dormitory Module

• Internal Courtyard

• Increases Interaction

• Porous in nature

• Ventilation & Natural daylight

• Creates an internal small community space

Family Units Module

• Increases interaction

• Ventilation & Natural daylight

• Creates internal community space

Above Floor Plan

Mukadam Units Module

• Increases interaction

• Ventilation

• Creates internal community space

Mapping

Site: Banganga & Ranwar Village, Mumbai

Brief: Mapping of Six Dimensions of Urban Design and studying the city, using graphical representations, maps, photographs.

Locations - Banganga, Walkeshwar Ranwar Village, Bandra

Subject: Urban Design/ Allied Design

Semester: VII - IX

Tools Used:

Perceptual

Functional

Documentation

Site: Jhuntamara, Orissa

About: Documentation of the village of Jani tribe.

Won: INTACH HERITAGE AWARDS

Award of Excellence

National Level

Subject: Study Tour

Semester: IV

Belle Vie Cafe

Site Area: 247 sqm

Site: Bandra (W), Mumbai

Brief: : Design interior layout and the exterior plan for a cafe, with the provided layout. The cafe shares a wall with the structure beside it.

Subject: Interior Design/ Allied Design

Semester: IV

Front Facade

Section AA’

Section BB’

Weekend Home

Total Built up: 6000-8000 sqft

Site: Mumbai

Brief: Design is required for a weekend home with Ground +2 storey height with full or part terrace, The criteria for design are

1. Footprint area of the structure is expected to be in range of 1800 - 2500 sqft

2. Provide all the drawings with necessary details

Subject: Working Drawing/ A.R.D

Semester: VI

Ground Floor Plan

Setting out Plan

Tools Used:

Front Elevation

Section AA’

NOTES :-

1.THIS IS AN ACADEMIC

2.DRAWINGS SHOULD

3.DATA'S ARE ASSUMED

4.R.C.C FRAMED STRUCTURE.

5.REFER SEPARATE NOTES DEPTH,THICKNESS,PROJECT FOR STRUCTURAL MEMBERS.

Kitchen Detail

WORKING DRAWING

Compound Wall Detail

Professional Practice

Internship 01 I PROJECT MUMBAI

Documentation of Government Gardens in P South Ward, the work involved mapping of the gardens on various parameters, surveying and identifying problem areas and garding the gardens.

Tools used: Autocad, Excel, Word

The only problem area in the garden is the maintenance of the footpaths around, and the number of street lights inside the garden, making it a dark space at night.

Internship 02 I

VYOMA SHAH STUDIO

Making drawings, 3d models, site visits, site documentation, Study and analyze B.O.Qs, Material selection & material order placement, client presentation.

Tools used: Autocad, Powerpoint, Photoshop, Sketchup, Excel.

Tools Used:

Street lights should be included inside the garden, ramp should be provided at the entrance, amenities should be well maintained and overall maintenance should be done of the ground.

The garden is very well maintained and there aren’t really any problem areas, but street lights can be added in the garden to ensure more safety.

The ground overall maintenance should be done, starting from the ground to all the amenities which are provided inside it.

The footpath around should be cleaned, and garbage dumping should be stopped along the footpath.

The footpath around should be cleaned, and garbage dumping should be stopped along the footpath.

Internship 01 I Drawings produced belong to Project Mumbai, should not be replicated without the permission of the concerned

Bharat Ratna Garden

BMC Bulbul Garden Lokmanya Tilak Garden

Sankalp Siddhi Ganesh Maidan Shastri Nagar Garden Vedprakash Chadda Garden

Indore Housing, Indore, Architecture

S.R.D, Kandivali, Interior

Desai Residence, Santacruz, Interior

Note:

* Cable for outdoor AC unit to be left.

* Extra points for Diwali lights, loft, geyser to be given.

* All heights are from bottom of SB (Switch board).

False Ceiling & Lower Level Layout

SB-05

HOUSE 01

SB-01 @ 4'- 6" HT. 8M

CEILING LIGHT C1,C2,C3

2 way CEILING LIGHT C5

2 way FAN F1B (SWITCH + REGULATOR)

BELL SWITCH

2 way CEILING LIGHT C4,C7

2 way CEILING LIGHT C10,C11,C12

SB-02 @ 22" HT. 12M 02

2 Way CEILING LIGHT C4, C7

2 way CEILING LIGHT C5

CEILING LIGHT C8, C9

BRACKET LIGHT BL1 SWITCH

5 Amp Socket & Switch

2 way CEILING LIGHT C10,C11,C12

2 way FAN F1B (SWITCH + REGULATOR)

SB-03 @ 22" HT. 8M 03

5Amp SOCKET & SWITCH X2

TELEPHONE POINT

SB-04 @ 4'-6"HT. 3M 04

15Amp SOCKET & SWITCH (FRIDGE)

SB-05 @ 3'-3" HT. 6M 05

15Amp SOCKET & SWITCH (Microwave)

15Amp SOCKET & SWITCH (Oven)

SB-06 @ 5'-6"HT. 3M 06

07

SB-07 @ 4' HT. 10M

CEILING LIGHT C13,C14

CEILING LIGHT C14, C15

FAN F1 (SWITCH + REGULATOR)

5Amp SOCKET & SWITCH (Mixer)

SB-08 @ 4'-6" HT. 3M 08

2 way CEILING LIGHT C17

2 way FAN F2 SWITCH

BRACKET LIGHT BL4

SB-09 @ 4' HT. 8M 09

TV Point

5Amp SOCKET & SWITCH X2

10

SB-10 @ 1'-6'' HT. 6M + 4M

CEILING LIGHT C18,C20,22

CEILING LIGHT C19,C21

2 way F2 (SWITCH + REGULATOR)

CEILING LIGHT C23,C24

5Amp SOCKET & SWITCH

Night Light NL Switch

2 way CEILING LIGHT C17

SB-17 @ 1'-6'' HT. 12M 17

BRACKET LIGHT BL6 SWITCH

AC Switch (2 Module)

CEILING LIGHT C34, C35

LED STRIP LIGHT SWITCH

CEILING LIGHT

HOUSE 02

SB-11 @ 1'-6'' HT.

6M 11

CEILING LIGHT C25,C26

AC Unit Switch

COVE LIGHT

5Amp SOCKET & SWITCH

6M

SB-12 @ 4'-6'' HT. 12 5Amp SOCKET & SWITCH

CEILING LIGHT C27

Geyser Switch

SB-13 @ 2'-6"HT. 4M 13

15Amp SOCKET (Washing Machine)

15Amp SOCKET (Dryer)

SB-14 @ 4'-6" HT. 8M 14

CEILING LIGHT C28, C29

5Amp SOCKET & SWITCH

CEILING LIGHT C30

WIFI SWITCH Switch (Washing Machine) Switch (Dryer)

SB-15 @ 4'-6'' HT. 6M 15

5Amp SOCKET & SWITCH

Gyser Switch

Exhaust Switch

SB-16 @ 1'-6'' HT. 12M 16

CEILING LIGHT C31,C32,C33

FAN F3 (SWITCH + REGULATOR)

HANGING LIGHTS HL1,HL2

DS 1 (DIRECTIONAL SPOT)

5Amp SOCKET & SWITCH X 2

02 I Drawings produced belong to Vyoma Shah Studio, should not be replicated without the permission of the concerned

MASTER BEDROOM

Daya & Shanti Parking, Gujarat, Landscape

NOTE:

· Max. CAR RAMP Slope is 1:8

· Max. CAR PARK Slope is 1:20 or 5%

· Car manuvering space at deadend is 3'

· Hardscape & softscape shall be demarkaed everywhere with KERBSTONES

· Street light of 60W of 4.5mts height.

ANNOTATION KEY

Competitions & Other Skills

A.N.D.C Entry 2019

@ National Association of students of Architecture (N.A.S.A)

A.N.D.C Entry 2020

Head for this entry @ National Association of students of Architecture (N.A.S.A)

Laurie Baker Trophy Entry 2019

@ National Association of students of Architecture (N.A.S.A)

• Model Making

• Sketching

• Digital Art

• Photography

• Hands on • Illustrations