2022 - Ongoing Master of Architecture degree at University of Calgary
2014 - 2019 Undergraduate Architecture degree at R.V College of Architecture
2012 - 2014 Graduated 12th grade at Global Indian International School
2010 - 2012 Graduated 10th grade at Podar International School
software awards internships
2019 Jan - May Architectural intern at Peddle Thorp and Nadig Architects
Conceptual, presentation, graphical design, 3D modelling
2019 Jun - Nov Architectural intern at Studio Decode
Conceptual, construction drawings, graphical design, 3D modelling, rendering, competetion
Microsoft Office Autocad
Sketchup Pro
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Illustrator Rhinoceres
Lumion
Blender 3D Revit
publication affiliations
2023 ULTRA journal School of Architecture, planning and landscape
2021 Living museum, teraviva
Participation
2020 The House, Archdias Participation
2019 Dying, Non Architecture, Participation
2018 Urban planning, Participation
2024 ULTRA journal School of Architecture, planning and landscape
Council of Architecture, India licensed member
Indian Institure of Interior designers, India member Leed Green Associate
2023 Kenneth Victor Nasedkin Memorial Graduate Award
2023 School of Architecture, planning and landscape faculty awarded scholarship
2024 School of Architecture, planning and landscape faculty awarded scholarship
2021-2022 Junior Architect in Kavita Sastry Architects
Conceptual, construction drawings, presentation, site visits, client meetings
2024 Teaching Assistant for ARCH 406 Design thinking in Architecture Studio
2025 Teaching Assistant
2024-25 ULTRA 9 Editor
CONTENTS
Creative Arts centre for children
Senior’s age in place with mixed use
Mixed-use urban
ELBOW PARK CO UPSTREET
MISCELLANEOUS
View
ECHO
Children’s creative arts district with Daniela Davila Rubin
Winter 2024
Ashley Ortlieb
Historically, children have contended with adapting to a world that often exists on a scale incongruent with their own. Because of this, their creativity and need to explore has been limited. “Echo” is a response to the necessity for child-centric environments within the city of Calgary in the form of a creative district. The concept of threshold is harnessed as a dynamic catalyst for exploration and curiosity. This vision materializes through a series of transitional spaces that guide the young user from a harsh urban built environment to a soft and malleable space.
Site Axonometric
Ground floor plan
(Above) Tectonic section through the building
The solidity and power of these cones is accentuated and celebrated even through the structure itself. Given that the cones are in fact structural elements capable of sustaining the lateral and vertical loads of the building, no columns are required, stripping the space of any additional elements.
(Above) Detail_ Exterior wall connection with cone
(Above) Detail_ Kalwall to cone
Through the open spaces, the art exhibitions take place in between the cones. In this space, one is free to discover and explore the architecture and the works displayed, all while being guided by the conical shapes. The gravitational pull of the cones was the force that molded the exterior walls. One can sense the pull happening while approaching the building from any side. Lastly, the activities happening in the interior peak through large vertical openings in the moments of compression of the facade, inviting pedestrians of all ages to enter the building.
ELBOW PARK CO
Senior’s Age in place residence and mixed use
Fall 2024
Work-Intergrated Learning_Lemay
Located in the heart of Calgary’s Elbow Park, this adaptive reuse project revitalizes a former telecommunications building from TELUS Communications, transforming it into a multi-purpose community residence and hub. Driven by the concepts of “interweave,” “vista,” and “confluence,” the project redefines how an existing heritage building can be adaptively reused for a different program while integrating into the community to add life to the building and the neighbourhood.
Grace Coulter, Mark Cooper & Sam Baril
This arrangement not only enhances the building’s utility but also creates opportunities for meaningful intergenerational interactions. By blending services for seniors, children, and the larger neighbourhood, the project fosters a cohesive, inclusive community.
Vista
Interweave
Confluence
Ground level floor plan
Second level floor plan
The redesigned structure serves as an age-in-place residence for seniors while incorporating a mixed-use ground floor with a daycare and cafe. This arrangement not only enhances the building’s utility but also creates opportunities for meaningful intergenerational interactions. By blending services for seniors, children, and the larger neighbourhood, the project fosters a cohesive, inclusive community.
Building section
View of the cafe and building exterior
View of the day care and residence lobby
Render
UPSTREET
Mixed-use urban high rise
Fall 2023 Intermediate Studio Seyi Arole
The studio theme, “Re-imagining the Tower Typology,” challenges the monotony of urban skylines and downtown cores. Many cities are dominated by generic high-rises and car-centric planning, resulting in spaces that alienate pedestrians and lack vibrant community interactions. This project seeks to transform the conventional tower into an intimate, community-oriented space that revitalizes the streetscape and reconnects people with the urban fabric.The chosen site, at the corner of 11th Avenue SW and 2nd Street SW, shaped the massing approach and programmatic decisions, with a focus on creating spaces that invite community interaction.
The project draws inspiration from conical, gabled, and barrel vault roofing typologies, celebrated for their unique spatial characteristics. Through collages, these forms were reimagined, as high-rises , these forms create diverse spatial qualities that support both private and communal experiences.
Explorative Collage
Typical residential level plan Program breakdown
The tower is composed of two key components: the podium and the tower block. The podium, defined by its inverted cone, invites public engagement by drawing people into its open, porous design. A community-focused program underpins the design, featuring hostel/live-work spaces, a design library, and an underground dinner theatre. These elements work together to attract a diverse range of users. The arches serve as gathering spaces, while gabled forms house hostel units. The library and café, located in the podium, further animate the streetscape and encourage public interaction.
The design intentionally blurs the boundary between interior and exterior spaces. Greenery flows into the hostel block, reducing private areas in favor of open, adaptable communal zones. Minimal use of walls creates a sense of openness, encouraging collaboration and social engagement.
Sectionally, the reinterpretation of traditional roofing forms enriches spatial experiences. An inverted gable forms a pool, while an inverted barrel vault nurtures indoor greenery. Arches introduce “streets in the sky,” enhancing connectivity and fostering elevated community life.
The project seeks to redefine the tower typology, merging public, private, and communal spaces into a vibrant, community-centered landmark.
View of communal spaces
View of ground level cafe
View of building exterior
FONTANA HOUSE
Artist’s residence in Riley park
Fall 2022 Foundation Studio Daniel Hapton
This semester’s studio project focused on designing an artist’s retreat in the vibrant Riley Park in Calgary. The concept emerged from an exploration of the dynamic relationship between the public nature of a park and the inherently private character of a residential dwelling. To enrich the context, each project was guided by a precedent house and an assigned artist, providing a foundation for contextual and conceptual development. This framework offered a unique opportunity to blend art and architecture, shaping them into an immersive spatial experience.
The design began with a study of Tony Smith’s sculptures, which use modular tetrahedrons and octahedrons. These forms were analyzed, deconstructed, and adapted, alongside principles from the precedent “Element House,” to create two architectural modules. These modules formed the foundation of the design, shaping both the spatial qualities and the retreat’s interaction with the park.
The final design balances its dual role as a private residence and a public sculptural exhibit. The modular elements frame dynamic interior spaces and establish a strong connection to the surrounding park through layered levels, curated lighting, and framed views.
Building lighting exploration
Exploded axonometric view
The design gestures toward key site features, inviting natural sounds and creating an immersive living experience. The retreat celebrates individuality and creativity, embracing its quirks to offer a memorable and engaging space. By integrating art and architecture, it harmonizes form and function, standing as both a sculptural statement and a contextual response to its unique setting.
