PORTFOLIO Humanity needs a vision of an expanding and unending future. There is a dire need to develop innovative sustainable strategies to deal with present day crisis. BIO-MIMICRY is one such strategy which will redefine the relationship between man and nature.
Tejas Sidnal
1.1 Urban Graft
1.2 Carbon Curve
1.3 Watson Hotel
1.4 City Systems
1.5 Peoples Mall
1.6 Kalbadevi Precinct
1.7 Biomimicry Institute at Mumbai
1.8 Articulated Component Surfaces
1.9 Horsetail
1.10 Porosity
1. Academic & Competitions 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6
Urban Graft Carbon Curve Watson Hotel City Systems Peoples Mall Kalbadevi Precinct
Biomimetics & Emergence 1.7 Biomimicry Institute at Mumbai 1.8 Articulated Component Surfaces 1.9 Horsetail 1.10 Porosity
2.1 CgN Academy
2.2 Light of Light Trust
2.3 Paracentric Canopy
2.4 3M Car Care Centre
2.5 Royal Hill Garden
2.6 Milan Palivion
2.7 YMCA
2.8 Chowgule Bungalow
2.9 Semi Pavilion
2. Professional Work 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9
CgN Academy Light of Light Trust Paracentric Canopy 3M Car care centre Royal Hill Garden Milan Palivion YMCA Chowgule bungalow Semi Pavilion
Academic Competitions
Fig 7.1.2 Diagram showing the connectivity on multiple levels
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The generated block individuals can be converted with different housing units according to the unit arrangements
1.1 Year :
2013
Course :
M.Sc Thesis Project
Professor : Michael Weinstock
George Jeronimidis
University : Architectural Association, School of Architecture
Location : System for Mumbai / Beijing
Awards :
Distinction Published article, Architecture Update magazine, Aug 2014. East-West Innovation Conference, London, May 2014. AA Thesis Exhibition, London, Jan 2014.
Urban graft AA, EmTech
Block Generation
Urban Graft project addresses the phenomenon of decline in spatial in developing 2 +3 qualities m countries due to rapid urbanisation. The proposal analyses indigenous settings for their spatial qualities and attributes. The open spaces and built morphologies in these settings are studied as they are the embodiment of the local socio-cultural and environmental aspects. Analysis of the specified settlements includes conversion of the spatial and organisational aspects into numeric parameters and geometric logics, to be used in the computational design process. Our ambition focuses on the development of an evolutionary urban design model, which can accommodate demographic pressures of density while retaining its spatial identity based on former settlements.
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View of the Proposed Cluster
Spatial Attributes in 2 Indigenous Settings Open Space Ratio _ OSR
Orientation
Comparison of building orientation in Ranwar Village
Average OSR : 35 %
Enclosure Value _ EV
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Ranwar Village
Nan Chi Zi
Mumbai, India
Beijing, China
Semi Public Space Public Space
Frontyards
Courtyards
Hierarchy of Space
South Facing Surface / Orientation
Private Covered semi public Semi public Public space
Hierarchy Level : 4
Sky View Factor _ SVF
SVF minimum : 0.5
Minimise or Maximise with respect to site
Floor Area Ratio _ FAR
F.A.R : 0.7 in Indigenous setting
Block / Building
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Typology 3 D
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Comparative Analysis Ranwar Village_Mumbai
Urban Cluster_Mumbai
Proposed Design
Plot Area: 22513 m Coverage Radius: 90 m
Plot Area: 54179 m
Plot Area: 19401-22513 m2 Coverage Radius: 90 m
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View of pocket spaces
Shaded Area Proportion
Open Space/ Person (m2) Open Space/ Person (m2)
Population Density (p/ha)
Population Density (p/ha)
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Urban Cluster
Ranwar Village_ Mumbai
Aggregation of clusters & further densification strategies
Further Research
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Cluster 2
Vehicular Network
Cluster 3 D
Aggregation of four clusters
Either to introduce programmatic variety within the emerged central open space
Or add in extra volumes above built morphologies without sacrificing the optimized spatial quality
1.2 Year :
2013
Course :
Design & Build
Professor : Michael Weinstock
Carbon curve AA, EmTech
Achieved a desired curvature through the interaction of plywood and carbon fibre. Further development will explore the arrangement of carbon fibre to further optimise the system.
University : Architectural Association,
When the final site is established we can develop a ground connection with the system.
Location : Hooke Park, Dorset, UK
This proposal creates an exciting possibility for how these materials can interact.
Awards :
50 hrs Carbon fibre application 324 mts Carbon fibre 42 boards of plywood
George Jeronimidis
School of Architecture
AA Projects Review, June 2013. Carbon Curve : London Calling, London, UK, June 2013
View of the pavilion placed at hooke park
Views of prototypes under construction
Initial proposal for the pavilion
First section of the pavilion
1.3 Year :
2009
Course :
National Association of Students of Architecture Competition
Team :
Tejas Sidnal + 20
University : D.B.Hiray College of Architecture
Location : Kalbadevi, Mumbai, India Awards :
2nd Position, 51st Annual National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA) convention 2009, India.
Watson esplanade L.B.H College of Architecture
This project was a design competition which dealt with a brief we have to find and analyse historically important but defunt spaces within the city fabric and redesig them altogether. The Design sets up a bench mark in the modern energy saving techniques as well as reciprocates with the homogenous mass of historic structures around the precinct in its built form. The structure becomes a module in establishing a unique blend between conserving the historic fabric and future developments.
Analysis of existing building
North side section through atrium _ analysis
North side elevation _ Analysis
North side elevation _ Design
Defunct spaces Shops Godown Commercial Residential Toilet
Typical floor plan _ Design
Overall view of the design scheme
Part view of artists residency
Street view proposal.
Patch Morphology
Rules
Overall view of the design scheme.
1.4 Year :
2013
Course :
Core 2, City systems
Professor : Michael Weinstock
George Jeronimidis
University : Architectural Association, School of Architecture
Inter city AA, EmTech
It was important to create an environment in which walkability and green spaces became the primary drivers. The intent was to have high connectivity within a high density city, in which people would be able to access the existing public transit system, as well as incorporation of walking paths for pedestrians. In studies of tissue samples from other cities, an interest emerged from the utilization of public green spaces, primarily driven from the WHO standard for a healthy city [9 m sq.]. Densification was critical in the way a city could be analyzed at the building, the block and the neighborhood levels. At each stage. the relationship between programmes changes in their connection and proximity to each other. In order to generate growth, a branching system [L-system] was utilized for the purpose to distributing programmes on the site.
Cross section through the entire site
Schematic zonning diagram
View fo the chimney tower
1.5 Year :
2009
Course :
Annual Nasa Design Competition
Team :
Tejas Sidnal + 7
University : D.B.Hiray College of Architecture
Location : Kalbadevi, Mumbai, India Awards :
Shortlisted to final round, Annual NASA design competition, 2009, India.
People’s mall L.B.H College of Architecture
The site selected reflected on the idea of how public markets are on the brink of extinction, and are in the need of a revamp, in order to cater to the growing needs and yet keep the tradition of the public markets alive. The design of the people’s mall “Continumm”, was in order to bridge this very gap, keeping in mind and focusing mainly on the flexibility of activities in a public space.
1.6 Year :
2008
Course :
National Association of Students of Architecture Competition
Team :
Tejas Sidnal + 20
University : D.B.Hiray College of Architecture
Location : Kalbadevi, Mumbai, India
Kalbadevi precinct L.B.H College of Architecture
Analysis and Redevelopment of Kalbadevi precinct : Our design highlights the historic significance of the built fabric that has become insignificant in due course of time and through this design an attempt has been made to decode the issue of a chaotic neighbourhood consisting of various layers of users and processes at different timinngs of the day. The shopping street, temple complex, Khaogalli, Gold souk, wholesale markets of various commodities were redesigned to resolve the present day issues the precinct.
Mapping the spaces and streets
Mapping the landuse and speed of vehicles
Mapping the precinct
Schematic zonning of the site
View of the reisdential zone
View of the gold market
Pedestrain street at zaveri bazar
Site Plan
View of Institution Block
1.7 Year :
2011
Course :
B.Arch
Professor : Anil Darshetkar Arun Sawant
University : L.B.Hiray College of Architecture
Location : Mumbai, India Awards :
Biomimicry Institute L.B.H. College of Architecture
The design concept revolves around the phrase “CONNECTED yet UNCONNECTED”. The design aims to bridge the gap between biological and technology driven world keeping in mind the humane aspects connecting them. It truly aims at creating a symbiotic relationship between man and nature. The design draws inspiration from the local geniuses- Weaver ants’ nest, Maryada wel, Harvester anthill, asparagus creeper and conical anthill.
Distinction Excellence in Thesis Award, 2011 MPAA Award, University level, 2012 Selected for NIASA, National Level, 2012 Selected for Charles Correa Award, National Level, 2012 Presented at 7th Annual Biomimicry Education Summit & 1st Global Conference in Boston, MA, June, 2013. Presented at Biomimicry China Conference in Shanghai, Oct 2014
Site Plan
Initial Idea “ CONNECTED YET UNCONNECTED “
BIOMIMETIC APPROACHES NATURE
DESIGN
BIOMIMETIC APPROACHES NATURE
DESIGN
1. Law of shortest route :
5. Ant - Hill Ventilation :
The primary law of nature that every organism takes the shortest route for movement has been emulated by providing connectors between the structures so that the shortest route can be taken to travel within the site.
Like the system of channels within the anthill keeps them well ventilated; four main shafts have been designed that act as conduits for fresh air ventilation and stale air exhaust. These shafts also form the structural members that support the roof.
2. Harvester Ant - Soil Erosion :
6. Weaver Ants - Water Leakage :
The characterestic feature of not allowing the water to enter the nest was mimicked by providing curved pathways reducing ground runoff and collecting water in a pond for “ Rain water harvesting “.
The nest of the weaver ant is woven in a manner that it ensures no water leaks into it; similarly louvers have been employed within the residential block that ensures that water does not seep in.
3. Maryada Wel Leaf - Skin :
7. Ant Hill - Thermoregulation :
Every leaf has a layer present on it that protects the leaf from the hazardous entities in nature; likewise a roof has been designed for the institution that acts as a protective skin for the structures.
Similar to the pores present in the conical anthill, jalis have been used in all the buildings so that the buildings are thermo regulated.
4. Zonning and Orientation:
8. Maryada Wel - Optimum Utilisation - Shape
The leaves of Maryada wel jut out and do not overlap on the terrain to gain sunlight so that every leaf gets sufficient resource for its growth. The massing and orientation within the site has been done such that all the structures are well ventilated and lit.
All the buildings have a circular shape in plan similar to the leaved of the Maryada wel, that helps consume least amount of resources for construction and create spaces with maximum area.
View of Residential Block
Experiments on the runner
This experiment helped in understanding the growth patterns in which Maryada wel accommodated itself within the space constraint and when could not spread horizontally it started growing vertically to obtain maximum sunlight. This runner forms one of the main sources of inspiration in the design strategies employed in the site.
View of Public area
Innovative Technologies & Material • Prefabricated perforated concrete panels have been used as jalis that help in the process of thermoregulation. • Recycled Bisleri bottles have been incorporated within the site for form rainwater harvesting towers. The water collected in these towers is stored on the ground so that they can be directly be used for horticulture and in turn avoid the use of pumps. • The design of the roof accommodates on itself solar panels that would generate energy for the functioning of the institution. To create a condition of biodiversity a garden has been incorporated on the roof that would fascinate people and lure everyone towards the dynamic character of the roof. • Hollow floor slabs made of flyash have been used to accommodate service conduits and in turn create flexible spaces. • Reinforced cages with rubble form the massive walls created in the public area. Overall View of site
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1.8 Year :
2012
Course :
Boot Camp
Professor : Michael Weinstock
George Jeronimidis
University : Architectural Association, School of Architecture
Articulated surface AA, EmTech
This project explores the use of a simple geometry to develop a complex spatial configuration. Through a series of component aggregations, local, regional and global hierarchies develop within the system. These orders are defined through a local actuator element developed to adjust each component, allowing for a multitude of forms it can take. Integrated components on a regional scale influence their neighbours creating patches of differing form intensity and porosity. Regional patches combine to develop a varying global system. Through both physical and computational associative modelling, these variations demonstrate clear hierarchical component logic, resulting in a final self-supporting form with global double curvature.
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05.Conclusion Manipulating dimensions of the system like the thickness ,diameter and the length allows us to attain various curvature with different stiffnesses in the system.
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1.9 Architectural Association School of Architecture
Year :
2012
Course :
Biomimetics
Professor : Michael Weinstock
George Jeronimidis
University : Architectural Association, School of Architecture
Many variables in one system made the overall system complex. Further we would like to understand various parameters of the system,caliberate and have a control on them digitally to achieve variable curvature with variable stiffness.
Horsetail AA, EmTech
Horsetail_//Ruben Taboada, Tejas Sidnal, Vassiliki Mvrogianni, Georgios Maragkos
The Horsetail as one of the oldest plants on earth and has been inspiring mathematicians, physics and designers because of its unusual shape and morphology of the stem. The aim of this project is to investigate the geometry of the segments of the stalk or spacing of the nodes to manipulate the stiffness and curvature in tubular objects and create different configurations. To obtain these differentiations a series of interconnected inputs have been studied in two groups: • Nodes: position number and spacing • Tubular section: thickness, length and diameter By a deep physical and digital investigation of the nodes and section, different feedbacks were use to manipulate local, regional and global geometry of the system.
1.10 Year :
2014 - 2015
Status :
On-going
Client :
Kalaghoda Arts Festival 2015
Built Area : 6 m2 Location : Mumbai, India
Porosity Transcraft
This porosity pavillion was designed and exhibited for the Kalaghoda Arts Festival 2015 in Mumbai. The strategy for variable porosity in this pavillion was an inspiration from nature. This is very evidently seen in many aspects in nature including the bone as they have more material at places where required and less where it does not have structural / functional need. The Idea of creating an enclosure with an installation that houses a makers space along with custom printing was to promote the idea of innovation and makers culture in India. Completely 3D Printing an Installation with small parts and interlocking them to form one big piece was explored for this installation along with the play of shadow and light. This intersection of these two themes create a challenging but extremely interesting installation for the set Kalaghoda 2015 theme.
Maker Space
Material
Workshops
Reading Congregating
Cafe
Networking
Maker street Schematic diagram expressing the idea of the enclosure as a makers space to promote innovation by makers culture.
Two pieces of the 3D Printed model put together.
Variable porosity based on structural stress.
Plan of the Installation
Diagram explaining the heirarchy in porosity
Back and side elevations showgin the larger voids at the top and smaller at bottom to optimise the mass required.
Professional work
2.1 Year :
2012
Status :
Built
Client :
Chhattisgarh Nirman Academy
Built Area : 2500 m2 Plot Area : 9,800 m2 Location : Chhattisgarh, India
CgNA academy RJB Consultants
In our proposal, the design of spaces and the physical manifestation of the academy finds its base in three fundamental aspects viz. History, Sustainability & response to contemporary needs. The design looks at the vernacular architecture of Chhattisgarh to derive ideas for place making in the local environment. Our study of the tradition and tribal culture of the state has been incorporated in various elements of design to achieve a unique identity to the design of CgNa. Elements of Chhattisgarh’s landscape and topography too, add to healthy site integration. Finally, the overarching layer of ‘Sustainability’ binds all the ideas together for a wholistic design solution.
Hostel Block View
Hostel Courtyard
Business Centre & Institute Ground Floor Plan
Business Centre & Institute First Floor Plan
Roof Plan
2.2
Light of light trust RJB Consultants
Year :
2012
Status :
On-going
Client :
Light of light trust, Jagruti
Built Area : 550 m2 Plot Area : 24,500 m2 Location : Karjat, Maharashtra, India
The design idea of the LoLT project revolved around creating an organic village development. The children housing was designed keeping in mind the village street and square as the public space. Non-Hierarchical and Non-Institutional types of spaces were created generating many informal interaction spaces throughout. Layouts of buildings were designed with the least minimum requirements for living with small footprint. Strategies were adopted to have Eco-friendly and easy buildability of the units withing the contoured site.
Part view of childrens housing
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Overall plan
Part Floor Plan of Pedestrian Street & Children Housing units
Section of housing units
2.3 Year :
2011
Status :
Built
Client :
D.B.H. College, Transcraft
Built Area : 6 m2 Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Awards :
Published in Domus India magazine, April 2012 Visual Arts Section at Kala Ghoda Arts Festival (KGFA 2012) blog.
Paracentric canopy Transcraft
As a part of a design workshop in Mumbai, the L.B.H. College of Architecture and organisation Trans Craft had developed a parametric canopy on a component based system that merges the idea of porosity and shading. The canopy was fabricated and installed with the help of 24 students and 2 Tutors in 3 days. The design was developed with parametric modelling tools like Grasshopper 3d along with Ecotech and the fabrication included Laser and Router cutting.
View of the Installation
View of the joinery
View of Installation at Kalaghoda arts festival 2012
Process models and drawings
Manager’s Room
2.4 Year :
2012
Status :
Built
Client :
Mr. Kartik, Ali & 3M
Built Area : 320 m2 Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
3M Care care centre Transcraft
Considering the users of the store i.e. the customers , staff, managers etc a cost effective yet contemporary design was proposed for the 3M Car Care Store. An informal setup was adopted for The primary driver of the entire design was to create spatial variation within the two storeyed car care service and product store. the managers room to encourage interaction as opposed to a formal cubical room. Furnitures were custom designed to suit the requirements of the car care service and improve efficiency of the store.
Waiting Area for Visitors
Cleaning equipment table
Reception Table
Informal meeting place
Interior cleaning bays
Reception area
Window filming bay
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2.5 Year :
2011 - 2015
Status :
Partly complete/ On-going
Client :
Mr. and Mrs. Mallikarjun
Built Area : 32,000 sq mt Location : Dharwad, Karnataka, India
Royal hill garden Transcraft
This project was started in 2011 with a masterplan for various functions including a convention hall, farm houses, nursery, cafe, temple etc. With the phase whise planning, plants have been strategically grown and the nursery was started along with the cafe. One proposal for a farm house was also prepared for the client. The overall access to the site was fixed and considering the scenic views from the contoured plot the convention hall is placed at the top. The plint for the conventional hall of about 400 m2 was already built. We are now preparing a design scheme for the overall layout along with the convention hall.
Floor plans for bungalow scheme First Floor
Ground Floor
Plinth Area : 800 sq ft
First Floor Area : 800 sq ft
Way to farm house
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View for cafe
View from the convention hall
Underconstruction photos of cafe
Underconstruction photos of cafe
Proposal for bungalow scheme.
Circulation Stupa
Pavilion
Shrine in the centre Circulation path / ritual
Sunlight Stupa
Pavilion East
East
Opeaning
Shrine in the centre Opeaning from east
Opeaning
2.6 Year :
2013
Status :
On-going
Client :
Competition Milan Expo 2015
Built Area : 65 m2 Location : Milan, Italy
Milan pavilion Martha Thodhlana
This pavilion was designed and developed during an intern period of 1 month with artist Martha Thodhlana from London, UK. It was designed for architecture world expo in Milan 2015 to represent South Africa’s entry for a pavillion. Inspiration was taken from the Shrine and the circulation path of a stupa as a ritual and abstracted to form a table in the centre. This table was made out of 5 kinds of wood found all over south africa. The skin of the pavilion was made out of polypropylene to represent the scales of the pangolin and how it can open an curl when required.
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2.7 Year :
2014 - 2015
Status :
On-going
Client :
Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong
Built Area : 3200 sq mt Location : Pak Sha Wan, Hong Kong
YMCA
Spence Robinson Ltd
The YMCA project started from the schematic design phase in which we made 2 options both dealt with the courtyard type design. For the terraced model (option1) the design development was initiated with the idea of various volumes of cubes intersecting to create cascading terraces as spill out spaces which can be accomodated within the built form. While for the oriented block model (option2) the blocks were oriented along north-south axis to maximise the east-west opeanings and minimise the heat gain from the south facade considering the long hot summers. One of the option with terraced garden was taken forward and submission drawings have been prepared. We are now waiting for its approval to start working drawings and execution.
Landscaping of Bungalow in Goa, India
View from entrance
Proposal for bungalow scheme.
View of pool and the jaccuzi
Overall view of bungalow
2.8 Year :
2011
Status :
Not commissioned
Client :
Mr. Chowgule
Built Area : 4000 sq mt Location : Goa, India
Chowgule bungalow Shashank Vaidya & Associates
The client brief demanded a design for a bungalow that has a natural extension to the landscape. The design consisted of a grand entrance on he first floor level with a ramp. The ground floor acted as a pool and barbeque area well connected with the kitchen on the above for occasional big parties. The bedrooms had their own terraced gaardens with views of the waterfall on one side and the amphitheatre on the other. The sloping site allowed us to play around with the levels and place the funtionc accordingly. A tree house was placed at the top most point of the site to enjoy the view of the entire site.
2.9 Year :
2012
Status :
Built
Client :
B.V.P. College, Transcraft
Built Area : 40 m2 Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Semi pavilion Transcraft
As a part of a design workshop in Mumbai, the L.B.H. College of Architecture and organisation Trans Craft had developed a parametric canopy on a component based system that merges the idea of porosity and shading. The canopy was fabricated and installed with the help of 24 students and 2 Tutors in 3 days. The design was developed with parametric modelling tools like Grasshopper 3d along with Ecotech and the fabrication included Laser and Router cutting.
Interior view of the pavilion
Play of light
Students preparing the components
Overall view of the Pavilion
Wooden support frames placed in place