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NEHA TENDULKAR

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NEHA TENDULKAR - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

About Me

Creation is a powerful skill, an intriguing ability evolving from our originalities and perspectives. With a desire to explore how science and technology can be used to improve the performance of buildings both socially and environmentally, architecture has brought out the dichotomy of my personality, allowing me to engage both creatively and scientifically with the aesthetic and functional aspects of design.

I have been a great admirer of topics related to architecture that promote healthy living space for humans with a combination of comfort as well as impeccable designing environment. My long-term goal is to explore every region of architecture and develop a design which may revolutionize the field.

Here is a glimpse of my architectural thought process, its execution and representation abilities. It shows developmental growth in my overall view of experiential spaces.

01 MOTORCITY CHURCH

Motor City Church is loacted in Troy, in the Detroit metro area. The project included a renovation and addition to an existing building to accommodate the church’s needs to expand in a phase wise construction.

02 PREFIX CORP.

Michigan-based Prefix Corporation has three facilities in southeastern Michigan, one of which located in Rochester Hills, roughly 180,500 SF, was our scope of work.

03 DWLN

The Detroit Women’s Leadership Network is a diverse intersection of women who reside, work or serve in the Detroit area. Project focused on creating design concepts for their proposed office & collaborative spaces.

04 LEGEND HARMONY

A spectacular 7-acre living Housing Complex Project in Gachibowli in Hyderabd. This residential project is a vertical exploration of luxury living at affordable prices. 05 GWCMCC

A preservation & rehabilitation project comprising of a detailed account of specific achitectural elements that need be preserved & protected within the new proposal.

06 The MEAL

An adaptive reuse project aimed to revive the architectural structure and its beauty without losing the essence and quality of the space.

07 CUMULUS

A collaborative Team effort to understand the conceptualizing a real life project and building it to be explored at the Canal Convergence Art Festival.

08 NATURAL HEALING CENTER

Understanding the role of architecture in the healing process by means of alternative healing therapies that involve natural processes.

Motor City Church is loacted in Troy, Michigan and is an exciting church in Detroit metro area. The church is focused at providing a place where one can experience a fresh, exciting, life changing Worship Experience while connecting to God and join our community of faith. The project included a renovation and addition to an existing building to accommodate the church’s needs to expand in a phase wise construction.

PROJECT 01 :

MOTOR CITY CHURCH

This is an aerial view of the proposed renovation and addition and included an auditorium/sanctuary for service, admin offices, This rendering showcases the Phase 1 of the project.

addition for Motor City Church project. The project was divided into two major phases offices, nursery and day care, youth support spaces and an outdoor patio.

MOTOR CITY

This is another view of the proposed renovation and addition for Motor City Church the existing material of the building, use of modern design for the window eyebrow project a modern look while preserving the indigineous quality. The model was created animated walkthrough for the designed Phase 1 & 2 can be found on the following

Church project. The use of exposed brick and CMU to match eyebrow and preserving the existing standing seam roof, gave the created in Sketchup and rendered in Enscape. A proposed following link : Animation

Michigan-based Prefix Corporation is a recognized leader in the creation of prototype designs, mock-ups, and full-scale concept vehicles for the automotive, aviation, and a wide variety of other industries. Prefix has three facilities in southeastern Michigan, one of which located in Rochester Hills, roughly 180,500 SF, was our scope of work. The existing facility needed renovation and addition to accommodate its growing needs.

LIFE SAFETY PLANS

EQUIPMENT LAYOUT, ENLARGED PLANS & DETAILS

REFLECTED CEILING PLANS & WALL SECTION

The Detroit Women’s Leadership Network (DWLN) is a diverse intersection of women who reside, work or serve in the Detroit area, committed to producing meaningful change in the region. They celebrate the feminine aspects of leadership as an instrument for transformation and support uncommon collaborations that make positive contributions to our community. Project focused on creating design concepts for their proposed commercial office & collaborative spaces.

PROJECT

DETROIT WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP NETWORK : COLLABORATIVE

The Detroit Women’s Leadership Network (DWLN) is an incredible initiative! Fostering changes within communities. This network celebrates the feminine aspects collaborations that make positive contributions to our community. This 3D rendering

COLLABORATIVE SPACE

Fostering collaboration among women in leadership roles can lead to powerful of leadership as an instrument for transformation and support uncommon rendering was created as a design concept for the network’s collaborative space.

DETROIT WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP NETWORK : DREAM STUDIO

Dream Studio is a fantastic addition to the network, providing a space for women together. It’s wonderful to see efforts being made to celebrate feminine leadership The project was focused to design spaces that supported this unique cause and support spaces for their Dream Studio.

women to network, support one another, and achieve success leadership qualities and create opportunities for women to thrive in the Detroit area. and helps strengthen the cause. This rendering shows a glimpse of their office

‘Legend Harmony’, is a spectacular 7-acre luxury living Housing Complex Project in Gachibowli in Hyderabad, India. This residential project explores a variety of Floor Plans across various Mid-Rise Buildings, Club House and other services, making it a Multi-Use Complex.

PROJECT 04 :

LEGEND HARMONY

The historic value of this property cannot be understated. The site being the first and only segregated high school for African-American students in Phoenix, AZ, we were tasked with a meaningful mission to uncover relevant physical attributes that best captured the spirit of Carver High School, to explore every facet of the Carver campus to help put the necessary pieces together in order to articulate its story with dignity and accuracy.

PROJECT 05 :

MOOD BOARD

INSPIRATION IDEAS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE CONCEPT OF FRAMING.

CONCEPT

HIGHLIGHTING/ELEVATING THE ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS BY USING THE DIFFERENT WRAPPING & FRAMING TECHNIQUES.

CARVER HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS A HISTORICAL SITE TO BE PRESERVED FOR ITS CULTURAL AND SOCIAL IMPORTANCE. ON CLOSELY DOCUMENTING THE SITE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE SITE HAS MUCH MORE TO OFFER IN ITS ARCHITECTURAL ATTRIBUTES CAPTURING THE SPACE IN A DIFFERENT TIME FRAME. THESE ELEMENTS CAPTURE THE SPIRIT OF THE SPACE IN A DIFFERENT ERA AND SHOULD BE PRESERVED AND TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF FOR THE NEW PROPOSAL. SOME OF THESE ELEMENTS INCLUDE THE SOARING FLOOR HEIGHTS IN THE GYMNASIUM AND MUSEUM SPACES, THE GENEROUS DIMENSIONS OF WINDOWS ALLOWING NATURAL LIGHT TO FLOOD IN, THE WARMTH IN THE FLOORING MATERIALS AND SOME OF THE UNIQUE HARDWARE IN DOORS, ETC.

PROGRAMMING

LEGEND

EXHIBIT/ MUSEUM / GALLERY SPACES

LITERACY / YOUND & SENIOR COLLABORATING SPACES

ADMIN

YOGA & REFLECTIVE SPACES

SPORTS & MULTI-PURPOSE SPACES

WORKSHOPS

CAFE & HEALTHY FOOD WORKSHOPS

LEGEND

1. GYMNASIUM

2. NUTRI-CAFE

3. FITNESS CENTER

4. ZEN ROOM

5. ART WORKSHOP

6. LIBRARY

7. MUSEUM

8. ADMIN

9. WORKSHOP

10. CONFERENCE

11. GALLERY SPACE

KEY PLAN

Room 123 is a unique pass through space that is currently being staged as a chapel. This room was originally used as part of the school’s cafeteria after the phase 2 building addition was completed.

This room is neatly tucked away with direct access to the west side exterior. There are two sets of double doors in (interior and exterior), which prove to be significant given their different types material and hardware. The gentle cascade of natural light adds to the character of this room, bouncing off of the wood planked flooring, creating a sense of warmth and an overall feeling of peaceful well-being. This space is reprogrammed to be a zen room that will facilitate the mindfulness and self-reflection.

LEVEL DIGITAL WALL COVERINGS (CUSTOMIZED)

MATERIAL & FINISHES

EUREKA LIGHTING -STROKE

EUREKA LIGHTING -DUSK

BARRISOL - STRETCHED FABRIC CEILING (BS 355/55 - APERCU)

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120THE FITNESS CENTER

KEY PLAN

Room 120 is currently being used as one of the museum spaces at Carver. As part of the second phase expansion completed in 1943, the original intent of this room was that of the student cafeteria. This room also has direct access to the west side exterior.

This room has a unique relationship with the zen room and has been proposed to be the fitness center to complete the focus on the health & wellness factor that forms one of the priciples emphasized at Carver.

MATERIAL & FINISHES

LOUIS POULSEN CIRCLE SURFACE MOUNTED

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141THE NUTRI-CAFE

As part of the second phase expansion completed in 1948, the original intent of this room was that of the student cafeteria. The room’s footprint occupies approximately 435 SF of space, and is located on the west side of the building.

Upon entry, this room boasts a bank of windows along the west wall that are slightly offset above eye level, allowing the stream of natural light to flood the room. The light quality is excellent, as it commands the reflection off of the glass encased built-in cabine

The introduction of cafe based on nutrition as a focus would enable the space to cater to be functioning as a cafe standalone as well could serve to the events and workshops happening around the school ocas

ORBIT PENDANT

LOUIS POULSEN CIRCLE SURFACE MOUNTED

BY LUKAS PEET FOR ANDLIGHT

MATERIAL & FINISHES

BOARDWALKPINE-LIFEPROOF-

VINYL-PLANKFLOORING WEST

WALNUT-QTR-RCN

COALESSE EMU HEAVEN TABLE

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GWCMCC

157THE LIBRARY

FLOOR PLAN

KEY PLAN

The original 3-in-1 use of this space consisted of a classroom, small library, and sports equipment storage space. Once aquired by thel District in 1956, walls were removed to reveal an expansive open plan concept.

The floorplan is unique, as well as it’s positioning at the Southeast corner of the school. This allows for the space to be easily accessed by students whether in the main building or coming in from the shop. The room as it stands has been renovated, but in its original form the space would have been subdivided into a social studies classroom, a small library, and a storage room for sports equipment.

The library’s footprint provides a quaint space for studying with quality lighting, due to its east and south facing windows, and also works well for modest-sized group gatherings and activities.

The MEAL is an exploartion of cuisine with the experience of meeting and socializing with new people from different backgrounds. Promoting the concept of tasting before you place your order and buying products from local vendors to be able to understand what you eat.

SEED & FEED WAREHOUSE

Location : 411 S 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SITE.

The seed & feed warehouse is located in the warehouse district of phoenix. Surrounded by a variety of amenities in the vicinity the site acts perfect in attracting more crowd to the region. Being in one of the prime locations the site has a good walk and transit score which makes it easily accessible for everyone. Thus, the site has a lot of potential.

Survived three fires

June 1926

November 2000

May 2019

The phoenix warehouse district was developed around railroad tracks to form the commercial & economic heart of old phoenix. The site is a historical landmark in the historic warehouse district. Oldest remaining warehouse in phoenix. Listed on state & national registry of historic places in 1984.

The exterior shed in the above picture was destroyed in the last fire in may 2019.

Ownership history

1909 - Sturges brothers capitol warehouse

1919 - Phoenix seed & feed capitol warehouse

1946 - Arizona paper box company

2003 - Acquired bylevine machine

La boqueria is a large public market in the Ciudad Vieja district of Barcelona, Spain it has a very diverse selection of goods. This was the first source of the first inspiration.

Another aspect from barcelona that inspired me was the way nature was interwoven with architecture. The idea that ultimately nature overtakes everything. Using this biopholic approach to bring the site back to life.

CONCEPT

Often we visit new places and discover that there is so much of a difference in the cuisine, preparations and ingredients. Phoenix becoming upcoming tourist spot welcomes people from all over. The greater phoenix area hosted nearly 44 million visitors in 2017, including more than 1.8 Million international visitors.

To be able to taste and find out what is offered is very important especially when you havent heard of it before but want to try it. Getting the opportunity to find out what it is, how it is prepared and what are the benefits adds to the experience of your meal.

The concept of farmer’s market gives an opportunity to have a conversation directly with the producers.

1.Fresh produce

2. Direct information from producers

3.Converstaion leads to Community Engagement

THE COLOR PALETTE IS INSPIRED BY THE SITE.

1.MARKET

2.RESTAURANT

3.LOUNGE

4.ENTRY

5.OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE

6.RESTROOMS

7.KITCHEN

The live kitchen counter for sample tasting located in the centre of the site acts as the focal point to the entire dining experiece. The finishes are selected to compliment the warehouse theme and to highlight the warmth of the existing exposed brick walls and timber roofing structure.

LAITO PENDANT LUMENS

LIGHT & LIVING

BARE BULB PENDANT SHADES OF LIGHT

AFFINITY DALTILE

GAMBIT MODERN AGED BRASS LED WALL MOUNTED LAMP TECH LIGHTING

YOUNG HOUSE LOVE EQUILATERAL PENDANT SHADES OF LIGHT

MISS HOLLY BAR STOOL SKANDIUM

MEDIUM WALNUT (V1) KNOLL

The live food counter is bridging the gap between the interior and exterior, opening the interior of the structure to the outside. The extended trelis supporting the old structure is used to mimick the the shade that existed before the last fire. Plants were added to bring the space back to life.

SMOKE WHITE MARBLE WITH GOLDEN TEXTURE

LAITO PENDANT LUMENS LIGHT & LIVING

CORK SHELVING

PINE-DARK-TUNG-OIL KNOLL

The market experience with fresh produce brought to customers from the real producers, encouraging conversations and customer satisfaction before buying the products. The cork shelving spreads like vines helping nature to take over the wall and bring it to life.

GRANTORONIO CHAIR HAWORTH

BRANDY ANDREU WORLD

PILLOW ANDREU WORLD

The mezzanine floor is an intimate dinning experience overlooking the rest of the site.

The cascading water feature was incorporated in the memory of the three fires that the structure has been through, mimicking the water splashed onto the walls that cascaded down in the process of setting down the fire. In addition to this the cascading water provides a calming experience and helps the acoustic value of the space, blocking the noise in the interior of the space.

The addition of the mezzanine was to break the monotony of the structure and to open up the structure and bring the inside to the out. The mezzanine is overlooking other spaces. The deck of the mezzanine that is in the exterior provides a perfect space for intimate conversations while you are appreciating the beautiful evening sky.

The welcoming ambience embracing the site with its original beauty is the character of the space. Use of warm lighting to brighten the warm textures makes one comfortable.

A Collaborative approach among a diverse group of individuals to design and build an installation for the Canal Convergence Art Festival 2018. Research to conconceptualisation with awareness in mind and execution with a team spirit helped the success of the design.

PROJECT 07 :

CUMULUS

Scottsdale Public Art’s annual confluence of water + art + light, Canal Convergence, provides South Scottsdale with an authentic and immersive experience in and around Scottsdale’s canal. The ten day festival features interactive artwork, workshops and performances at the Scottsdale Waterfront. International and local artists showcase largescale, cutting-edge installations celebrating technology through light. Canal Convergence also offers the public free educational activities, a series of artist talks, poetry readings, and live music. SITE

ZINGONI

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HORTICULTURE

KARA MONCADA

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

RACHEL FRAIL

BACHELOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN

AMANDA AHLMAN

MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION

SUSAN CLAY

JI HYUK HONG

ZIJING ZHAO

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN INTERIOR

DANIA ALARFAJ

BACHELOR IN ARCHITECTURE

NEHA VIKAS TENDULKAR

SHAHRINA AFRIN

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ARCHITECTURE

TONI MAKINDE

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERIOR DESIGN

MILAGROS

BUILDING A CONCEPT

DESIGN, MODEL, REPEAT

As the studio progressed through our explorations on the topics of community and water, the overarching question of ‘What is water to a community in the context of the desert?’ continued to emerge. Through our work with Tonalea, we found the common denominator between the 120 students was the recurring theme of the desert monsoon.

The students described the celebration and anticipation of water that comes with monsoons characteristic of the valley. From these conversations, the concept of the cloud viewed through the context of windows came to fruition. Using the combined themes of community and water, our project came to be known as Cumulus. Just as a cloud exists as an accumulation of water molecules, communities exist because of the members themselves.

With students from all over the world, our studio found strength in our diversity throughout the design process as we explored first person accounts of a vast array of cultures and communities from members of our team.

“MY COMMUNITY MOTIVATES ME.”

-M.T. TONALEA K-8

“THE COLOR REPRESENTS THE DIVERSITY IN OUR COMMUNITY AND THE ARTWORK CAN INSPIRE IDEAS.”

-A.W. TONALEA K-8

INITIAL CONCEPT RENDERINGS

Quotes and patterns were used together to showcase Tonalea’s voice at Canal Convergence.

Direct quotes were incorporated from the students referring to the topics of community and water. Patterns inspired by Tonalea were laid in vinyl, and colored was applied using paint.

Each bench contained a standard vinyl layout with a variety of patterns.

INCORPORATING DATA

GATHERED FROM TONALEA

In order to directly exhibit the voice of the Tonalea students, quotes describing the importance of water and community where selected from the student’s worksheets to be displayed on the trapezoidal skin of the cloud structure.

In addition to direct quotes, the students’ work inspiring the bench patterns was showcased using the HP Reveal smartphone application.

Material selection for the installation was primary based on affordability and durability. Birch plywood became the decided choice for the bench and frame construction due to minimal cost and natural finish. All plywood components received three coats of water-based, external sealant to protect against the elements.

In addition to the birch plywood stage, the cloud structure was constructed from 2x4 and 2x6 members fastened using a combination of step bolts, hex nuts and flat washers. Moreover, the trapezoidal skin of the cloud structure comprised of CNC-cut, Coroplast joined together using plastic fasteners. The corrugated plastic allowed the skin to remain lightweight and translucent while still maintaining the durability required for an outdoor installation.

Cumulus also featured three acrylic panels etched on the CNC router. Despite the expense of acrylic, the material added a layer of transparency to the installation and assisted in telling the story of the desert monsoon from the context of a window. The panels provided a platform to introduce the project’s intent to the public while continuing to exhibit patterns inspired by the Tonalea students. Moreover, the acrylic material produced the desired effect afforded by the edge-lite LED frames.

MATERIAL EXPLORATION AND INTEGRATION

Special thanks to Gretchen Wilde at Airpark Signs & Graphics for a valuable education in materiality and signage.

BIRCH PLYWOOD JOINERY

FABRICATION

BRINGING CUMULUS TO LIFE

FINISHED & INSTALLED READY FOR CANAL CONVERGENCE

An Exploration to understand & design spaces for mental & physical health by means of integrating nature into architecture. To understand how alternative therapis help healing, role of nature in healing, how designing of spaces affect people physicall and mentally in that space and to identify environmental factors & personal activities/interactions that are mentally healthy.

PROJECT 08 :

NATURAL HEALING CENTRE

“LIVING LONGER VS LIVING

Meaning of the word ‘Ayurveda’ is the science of life. Balance is a key concept in Ayurveda. Its principles are utilised not only to treat patients who are ill but also to construct balanced environment to live in. The goal is to help an individual discover the knowledge of living and health.

BENEFITS OF AYURVEDA IN GOA

Goa is a land of serence beauty. The long stretches of beaches, the dark green forests, hills and rivers. All these charms of nature you can discover here. Goa being a state with maximum forest cover the air is pure. Few of the meicinal herbs that are essential for Ayurvedic therapies are said to be found in the forest area of Goa. Ayurveda is rejeuenating and Goa is refreshing. A combination of these two would make one completely stress free.

The site being on a slightly sloping terrain an a part of the western ghats is away from the urban context which makes it secluded and peaceful. It is pollution-free and maintains the tranquility of ature. The site is a long stretch of 6 acres of Chorla Ghats with an amazing view of the lake, Mandovi river and mountains in the background which enhances the scenic beauty and makes one feel cloe to nature.

DESIGN PROCESS

HEALING THROUGH NATURE

Happiness and health go hand in hand. One of the major factor that determines the state of our mind is the quality of our surrounding space. Architecture has the potential to create a stimulating, enjoyable and cheerful environment. Bringing nature into architecture can enhance the experience by evoking senses inorder to soothe.

Materials and Textures are a large part of the design. The concept of tactile and interactive environment to create a journey of experience through the space.

The main access road was separarted from the herbal vegetation in the forested area on the slopes of the hill. Connection from the main road across to the slopes of the forested area wias necessary.

Making use of node as pause points. Creating interactive spaces at these pause points that will keep the users feel relaxed and would help them to pause when tired.

Use of smaller openings to keep out the harsh sunlight, but at the same time allowing enough sunlight to come in the room indirectly to keep the room lit. the smaller openings will create aventury effect, which will inturn keep the air passing through them to compress and become cooler.

The existing vegetative cover in the form of dense forest and herbal plants is present in abundance on the site. Analysing the existing vegetation to identify location to place the functions needed for the natural healing centre.The site has sparsely bare land scattered around the stretch.

The site consists of two areas that are separated by a river.The southern most Part is mildly contoured with a difference of 0.1M. The northern part consists of the Steep slope having the level difference from the river to the farthest site at 48.5 M. This part forms a number of valleys which as noticable.

Rearranging locations of funtions as per site conditions locating the functions with the existing vegetation around most functions.The circulation of all the users have been carefully analysed along with the services as indicated.

THE DINING AREA

Outdoor deck dining area covered by pergolas for play of light and shadow.

VISITOR’S CENTRE

It has a botanical garden on either side. Visitor’s centre acts as a grand entry to the centre.

ENTRANCE STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE HEALING CENTRE

The stairway has a long flight of stairs with planters on either side to make it welcoming and interesting.

THE BRIDGE

VIEW OF THE BRIDGE SEEN FROM BELOW, OUTSIDE THE VISITOR’S CENTRE

The Bridge is an important built element within natural site vegetation, so use of bamboo was considered to be the ideal choice. Bamboo makes the bridge seem light. It connects the visitor’s centre to the admin on the opposite side of the river.

THE HEALING CENTRE

DETAIL OF THE BRICK JAALI

The JAALI feature not only helps to control the harsh light on the south facade, but also acts as a natural air conditioer maintaining the temperature inside the structure.

NEHA TENDULKAR

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