about me Hi, I’m a Masters student of architecture at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA. My passion for architecture initiated from my inherent love for designing and demand for logic considering the aspects of nature. I would like to invite you to browse through my portfolio. My educational experiences have the potential to elicit emotions, ignite interest, and enrich our daily lives.
tanmay p. goraksha
TANMAY P. GORAKSHA
(Architecture STUDENT)
22nd oct 1998
+1 980 361 9889
www.linkedin.com/in/tanmaygoraksha issuu.com/tanmay.goraksha tgoraksh@uncc.edu
Education Master’s of Architecture | 2022-24
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA
Bachelor’s of Architecture | 2016-21
University of Pune, India (GPA - 3.7)
Portfolio QR Link 1
Higher Education | 2014-16
Podar Internation School - HSC
Secondary Education | 2004-14
Podar Internation School - ICSE
Experience
Achievement
Software Proficiency
Architectural Intern-II at Studio Zung | 2023
Volume Zero Competition | 2021
-Working on Architectural Working Drawings, Scheduling, Estimation and 3D Modelling of Exteriors and Interior spaces using Autodesk Revit, AutoCad, Rhino, Sketchup and Lumion.
-Participated and got selected as Top 50 from all over the world in a competition to design a tree house in a specific location for a specific genre of people. Role was to conceptualize and design.
Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Revit + BIM Autodesk 3Ds Max Navisworks
New York City, New York (studiozung.com)
Jr. Architect + Revit Tutor at Lomos Archilabs | 2021 Bangalore, India (lomos.co.in)
-Working on National Architectural Competitions and tutoring Architects, Civil Engineers, Interior Designers and Students for Autodesk’s Revit BIM Software and Lumion.
O ce Manager + Design Intern at S2A Studio | 2020-21 Pune, India (s2astudio.in)
-Worked on Residential, Commercial, Interiors and National Competitions using Autodesk Revit, Autocad, Rhino, Sketchup, Vray and Lumion. Also, handled the o ce as a manager & ensured the smooth running of an o ce with a team of Architects and Interns.
Design Intern at B+H Architects | 2020
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam + Singapore City (bharchitects.com) -Role was to create designs, concept development and 3D modeling using Revit, Rhino and Lumion.
Secretary at Master of Architecture Student Society | 2022-23 Charlotte, North Carolina (criticalmassclt.com)
-Master of Architecture Student Society (MASS) exists to host an annual symposium each spring and gathering students from various universities to dicuss and critique of the architectural design.
Unit Secretary at NASA, India | 2018-20 Pune, India (nasaindia.co)
-Representing college on National Level in an organization named National Association of Students of Architecture, briefly designated as NASA India, a student association, one of its kind for the undergraduate students of Architecture in India. Role was to particate into various design competitions trophies, leading the college, also communicating & guiding students.
Design Head (Lomos Archilabs)
Kekarav Experience Centre Design Competition | 2020 Design Head (S2A Studio)
-Participated and won 3rd position from all over the India in a interior design competition to design a sales o ce for a jungle villa project based on a concept. Role was to strategize, design and plan.
Rhinoceros 3D Grasshopper 3D
Advance (4 yrs) Advance (2 yrs)
Sketchup
Advance (8 yrs)
Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign Adobe Premiere Pro
Advance (8 yrs) Intermediate (4 yrs) Intermediate (2 yrs) Advance (4 yrs)
V-Ray Lumion Corona Renderer Twinmotion
Advance (6 yrs) Advance (6 yrs) Intermediate (2 yrs) Advance (6 yrs)
Archasm Competition | 2020 Team Leader (S2A Studio)
-Got selected as Top 50 from all over the world in a competition named Jurrasic Camp House at the Wave, Utah by Archasm to be designed for trekkers. Role was to develop concept and render.
Advance (8 yrs) Advance (8 yrs) Intermediate (4 yrs) Intermediate (4 yrs)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi | 2020 Team Leader
-Secured 2nd position from all over India and Nepal in a national level inter-field inter-college design competition held at IIT, Delhi based on design & research of a Smart Integrated Bus Terminal.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras | 2020 Team Leader
-Secured 1st position in the whole city & college in a national level design competition hosted by IIT, Madras where around 500 students participated.
Design Topper - 4th Year | 2019-20 (Subject- Architectural Design)
-Recieved the achievement of Design Topper for the subject of architectural design in fourth year for the project of Luxury Housing and Multi Speciality Hospital.
Extra Curricular Youtube Live - How to make Portfolio | 2021 Mentor (Lomos Archilabs) -Was appointed as a Mentor for a youtube live stream for students and professionals on how to make a portfolio. Youtube Live - Thesis & Internships | 2021 Mentor (Lomos Archilabs) -Was appointed as a Mentor for a youtube live stream for students and professionals on how to apply for internships and then further start with thesis. District Level Basketball Player | 2017-21 (University Level)
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Content 1. Sustainable Urbanism | 2022
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2. Refugee Learning Centre | 2022
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3. Tranquil 5 Star Hotel | 2021
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4. Multi-Speciality Hospital | 2019-20
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5. Commercial Complex | 2018-19
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6. Luxury Housing | 2019-20
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7. Polyclinic | 2018-19
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8. Shoe Showroom | 2018-19
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9. Competitions | 2020-21
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10. Miscellaneous | 2016-21
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M.Arch First Year (Charlotte, North Carolina)
M.Arch First Year (Icakale, Turkey)
Thesis Project (Pune, India)
Fourth Year Design Project (Bangalore, India)
Fourth Year Design Project (Mumbai, India)
Fourth Year Design Project (Pune, India)
Third Year Design Time Project (Jaipur, India)
Third Year Electives Project (Mumbai, India)
National & International Level Design Competitions
Achievements & Extra Curricular
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Above - Exterior Visualisation (Rhino, Revit, Sketchup, Lumion)
Sustainable Urbanism (Studio) FALL 2022 - M.Arch Location - Uptown Charlotte, NC Brief - Urban Development Type - Architecture (Group Work)
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Duration - 1 Semester
A 20-year vision for the Silver Line's that passes through the Bank of America Station, the Gateway Station, and their surrounding regions is being developed as part of an urban design initiative in Charlotte's uptown neighborhood. A proposal that divides the entire area into three di erent nodes, such as a business district, entertainment hub, single-family housing, multifamily housing, and a sizable gateway station acting as a large commercial space providing amenities to the residents, with sustainable urbanism as the primary design goal.
Above - Master Plan
Above - Street Sections
Above - Exterior Visualisation (Rhino, Revit, Sketchup, Lumion)
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Above - Exterior Visualisation (Rhino, Sketchup, Lumion)
Humanitarian Design FALL 2022 - M.Arch Location - Acakale, Turkey Brief - Designing for Humanitarian Crisis Type - Architecture
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Duration - 1 Semester
A centre designed for refugee women and children seeking escape, education, nourishment, and recreation in the country of turkey, which is known for having the highest number of refugees using passive design strategies as the major idea to tackle the context of the site. The site has a mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and moderate, wet winters. The centre has been designed with the site's circumstances in mind, and passive design strategies have been employed to decrease incident heat and cool the temperature. The centre can accommodate 60 children and 60 women in classes and includes a large multipurpose area for activities.
1 - admin room 2 - classroom children/women 3 - teacher’s room 4 - children’s restroom 5 - women/men’s restroom 6 - multipurpose hall Area - 74,812 sq.ft
Above - Site Plan
Above - Exterior Visualisation (Rhino, Sketchup, Lumion)
The life cycle of a refugee to the process of a leaf falling o a tree is comparable as a leaf is like a refugee detached from its home, and must navigate uncertainty as it falls to the ground. Both the leaf and the refugee must learn to adapt and new surroundings as they go through changes.
CHILDREN/WOMEN’S CLASSROOM 1200 SQ.FT
Above - Floor Plans
ADMIN BLOCK 730 SQ.FT
WOMEN’S+MEN’S RESTROOM 500 SQ.FT
CHILDREN’S RESTROOM 500 SQ.FT
Multipurpose room 2150 SQ.FT
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Above - Exterior Visualisation (Rhino, Revit , Sketchup, Lumion)
5-Star Hotel SPRING/SUMMER 2020-21 Location - Pune, India Brief - 200 Rooms Hotel Type - Architecture
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Duration - 1 Semester
The thesis project was a 5-star hotel developed on a 17-acre property that was completely influenced by nature and took the notion of evolution from a tree into consideration. The project consists of 200 luxury rooms divided into four groups. The addition of floating villas to the landscape provided additional aspects. There is a banquet facility as well as two speciality eateries. I designed a skywalk for guests to walk around and get a full perspective of the property while also providing a variety of recreational activities. The property had an 18-story skyscraper with a green façade that covers 80% of the building's front with planters and trees to keep incident heat out of the rooms.
Above - Site Plan
Above - Concept Development
reception area pre function area banquet hall ball room administration & business areas
The 5 star hotel concept was designed with luxury in mind while also incorporating nature. The building was subjectively influenced by the Trees and the design was inspired by its elements. Starting with the seed, roots, blossom, trunk, branches, and leaves, every detail of the structure was taken into consideration when designing those miniatures. Natural elements can be observed in the rooms, the exterior restaurant, the sky walk, and the canopies. Water bodies were incorporated into the structure's environment, with roots serving as pathways that would constantly be near the water.
services shopping complex & gaming centre restaurant & amenities service floor room layout 1 room layout 2 room layout 3 room layout 4 service core fire staircase
Above - Concept Development
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Above - Fourth floor plan
Above - Ground floor plan
Above - 5th-8th floor plan
Above - First floor plan
Above - 9th-12th floor plan
Above - Second Floor Plan Above - 13th-14th floor plan
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Above - Third Floor Plan (Service Floor)
Above - 15th floor plan
Above - Exterior visualization
Above - Room layouts (Presidential, Platinum, Gold, Silver)
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Above - Exterior Visualisation (Revit, Sketchup & Lumion)
Multispeciality Hospital SPRING/SUMMER 2019-20 Location - Pune, India Brief - 200 Bedded Hospital Type - Architecture
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Duration - 1 Semester
The challenge of developing a behavioural health facility that gives class to patients in a safe and remedial environment. It is located in the centre of the Indian metropolis of Pune. Internal health treatment at the sanitarium focuses on enabling patients to enjoy and cope with the regularity of diurnal life – for these patients, simulating ordinary diurnal conditioning like travelling to work or visiting a demesne might be di cult. The sanitarium's architecture responds to this by emphasising transitions between programmatic aspects through the use of material, size, lighting, and spatial modulation.
Above - Site Plan
Above - Concept development
As a way to further anchor the hospital in the culture of its residents, the formal strategy of the building programme follows the storey of a small-town "Main Street." Treatment areas are linked to civic buildings, recreational programmes are linked to Main Street stores, and courtyards are linked to municipal and local parks. Variegated courtyard patterns are woven into the building fabric as a counterweight to the repetitious architecture. Wayfinding is aided by the landscapes, which provide a distinct feeling of location inside the huge structure. These tactics work together to help patients return to a daily schedule by creating surroundings that promote the concepts of home, work, and community.
Above - Concept development
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Above - Section A-A’
Above - Section B-B’
Above - Section C-C’
Above - Section D-D’
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Above - Exterior Visualisation (Revit)
Commercial Complex SPRING/SUMMER 2018-19 Location - Pune, India Brief - G+3 Commercial Type - Architecture
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Duration - 1 Semester
The main design principles are vital to achieve the goal of creating a unique and attractive retail destination: Stimulate the senses and create a pleasant atmosphere in which to move. Adopting a circulation plan as a continuous loop, allowing for easy orientation and equitable access to all establishments. Part of the strategy of increasing the atrium void was to compensate the wider space with elements of interests within it. There are 45 retail spaces, 18 o ce spaces, and a rooftop restaurant. The building's elevation was meant to provide a sun barrier and operate as a shade feature for the frontal face.
Above - Concept development
Above - Basement Floor
Above - Ground Floor
Above - First Floor
Above - Second Floor
Above - Site Plan
The commercial complex's architecture is a celebration of the sun, taking advantage of the abundant natural light to create a unique atmosphere. Innovative 'Solar Wings' softly shade the outdoor terrace during the day and open magnificently during the evening to o er the 'best seat in the house' with a breath-taking view of the waterside promenade and fountains, reinterpreting the classic Arabic Mashrabiya. The 'Solar Wings,' with their movement path inspired by a falcon spreading its wings, are a theatrical experience in and of themselves – an integrated vision of kinetic art and engineering. The wings are a delicate blend of form and function that has been meticulously developed to induce joy.
Above - Sectional view
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Above - Handmade Site Model
Luxury Housing FALL/WINTER 2019-20 Location - Pune, India Brief - HIG Housing Type - Architecture
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Duration - 1 Semester
The design objective was to create a housing project for high-income individuals that was divided into three categories: 2bhk, 3bhk, and 4bhk units. The design includes a large green open podium with a variety of attractions. It also has a café, laundry, a clubhouse, and sports facilities. One of the most inventive tall housing projects is the combination of expert plant selection, deployment of greens in all directions, structural design to accommodate the plants, and maintenance, safety, and watering systems.
Above - 2bhk floor plan
Thermal Comfort
Air Quality
Noise Absorption
Above - Ground floor plan
Biophilia
Above - 3bhk floor plan
Above - Concept development
Above - Podium floor plan
Above - 4bhk floor plan
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The structure, which has been divided into three sections, is then connected by corridors that are open on both sides to enable air to flow in from both directions. It also works as a soul for natural illumination, allowing di used light to enter the structure.
Above - Concept development
Polyclinic FALL/WINTER 2018-19 Location - Jaipur, India Brief - G+1 Healthcare Type - Architecture
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Duration - 2 Day Time Problem
The structure, which has been divided into three sections, is then connected by corridors that are open on both sides to enable air to flow in from both directions. It also works as a soul for natural illumination, allowing di used light to enter the structure. Cutting the volume across the three levels in the diagonal direction of the section generated a big void. The void combines both circulation components and natural elements such as plants and trees, bringing additional natural light to the individual spaces. As a result of the chimney e ect, the space that is opened diagonally upwards provides natural ventilation throughout the home. As a result, the need of air conditioners is reduced.
A windcatcher is used in the building as a chimney-like device made of bricks that is built on top of a building to capture the cool air and funnel it downwards into the interior area. Cool breeze flowing at higher altitudes is directed downhill through vertical holes with angled sides, also known as directional openings, with just the shaft opposing the incoming wind remaining open. The heated air flowing inside the interior area is forced out through apertures made on the opposite side of the windcatcher once the cool air enters the room. It operate as chimneys in locations where there is no cool breeze, pushing heated air upwards and out through the tower's apertures, controlling the interior atmosphere.
Above - Facade development
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Above - Floor plan
Retail Shopee WINTER 2018-19 Location - Mumbai, India Brief - Retail Shop Design Type - Interior
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Duration - 1 Semester
The design brief specified a large number of stock keeping units. To relieve the high density of units, a central "wave" island display was created. The hybrid waveform in the centre, which combines display and seating functions, is unique. The island display is meticulously set as one passes through the store, revealing the objects one by one. The cube's top surface is diagonally divided to generate lighted triangular apertures that change in size. The area of the triangular aperture is determined by the cube's level. The surface area of the back-lit triangular aperture grows as the cube's level rises.
Above - Interior visualization (Revit)
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Above - Volume Zero Tree House Competition - Lomos Archilabs (Top 50 Entries)
Above - Archasm Jurassic Camp House - S2A Studio (Honorable Mentions)
Above - Tru Realty Experience Centre - S2A Studio (Third Position)
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Above - College basketball match, Housing Project, IIT Delhi Competition, Youtube Live Sessions, Visualization Youtube Video Links - (https://youtu.be/eaHSpdMWRf8), (https://youtu.be/JU_BOoLerZA)
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Above - Photography, Sketches
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