Undergraduate portfolio - selected works (2020 - 2023)

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portfolio | tushita thumati selected works

PROLOGUE

Thank you for taking out time to look through my portfolio. My seven semesters studying architecture at School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, India have been exciting and I can’t wait to explore what the future has in store for me. This portfolio conains selected works from design projects developed during my first 3 years at SPA Bhopal. The projects were chosen to highlight the diverse scale and approaches encompassed in my design education.

I hope to use the knowledge I’ve gained and contribute to the transformative work of your organization. In the process, I also hope to learn from the experience and apply those teachings back to my own academic and later professional work.

TUSHITA THUMATI

Date of Birth: 26 May 2003

Nationality: Indian

Email: tushitathumati@gmail.com

Phone number: +91 9440611048

I am a 20-year-old architecture student at School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, currently in my fourth year of the five-year major. Being an Indian, I have been fortunate enough to be exposed to and experience different cultures which helped me appreciate and understand the importance of variety. I am energetic and curious with a deep interest in sustainability and user oriented design and I strongly believe that I can significantly contribute to what i believe in.

I look forward to being a part of your team. Thank you for your consideration.

LANGUAGES

English (Fluent)

Skills: Conceptual development, architectural journalism, Research, Architectural Documentation, 3D modeling, Visualization, Sketching, Physical modeling, Working drawing

Interests: Traveling, Books, Dance, Writing, Photography, Swimming, Diving, Trekking, Adventure sports

EDUCATION

2020 - Present

- 2020

Hindi (Median)

Telugu (Native)

French (Beginner)

Bachelors in Architecture (B.Arch) | School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, India

Secondary Education | Delhi Public School, Hyderabad, India

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

May 2023 - Present

June 2023 - July 2023

June 2022 - July 2022

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

Architectural Narrator | Cultural Research Division | India Lost and Found, Sitelens

Architectural Intern | Housing Development Project | Kruthica Architects, Hyderabad, India

Architectural Intern | Residence project | Gupta Architects, Punjab, India

Drafting and 3D Modeling

Visualisation Presentation

Revit Architecture

BIM Computation

Grasshopper

Autodesk AutoCAD

Rhinoceros

Trimble SketchUp

3DS Max

Vray

Twinmotion

Enscape

Lumion

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Indesign Procreate

June 2023 - Present

January 2023 - June 2023

January 2023 - June 2023

April 2023 - May 2023

June 2022 - December 2022

July 2022 - August 2022

January 2022 - June 2022

July 2021 - December 2021

March 2021 - May 2021

January 2021 - March 2021

Five Star Hotel Design | Bhopal, India

Habitat Center Design | Columbus, Ohio

Banganga Slums Redevelopment | Bhopal, India

Shade Design | Bhopal, India

Aquatics Center Design | Melbourne, Australia

Pavillion Design | Bangalore, India

Autistic Residence Design | New Delhi, India

Vernacular Residence Design | Dehradun, India

Kiosk Design | Hyderabad, India

Kiosk Documentation | Hyderabad, India

COMPETITIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

January 2023 - March 2023

March 2023 - May 2023

July 2022 - October 2022

March 2023

August 2021 - October 2021

August 2021 - October 2021

December 2020 - March 2021

Archiol: Sensory Architecture Essay

Archmello: Studio School

Berekely Essay

120 Hours

ArcAce: Tiny House

Archdais: Interior Design

Louis I Kahn Trophy

WORKSHOPS AND RELEVANT COURSES

April 2023

April 2023

March 2023

September 2022

August 2022

May 2021

May 2020

Arches and Vaults workshop | Bhopal, India

Decoding Parametric Architecture| Design Interventions

LBC Exposure Program: Brick, Mud and Bamboo| NASA India

The age of sustainable development| Columbia University | coursera

Sustainability in Architecture: An interdisciplinary introduction| Universitat Politecnica de Valencia | edX

UNFCC Green Council| Grade A

Zero-Energy Design: An approach to make buildigs sustainable| Delft University of Technology | edX

Oceanfront Aquatics Center Melbourne

Academic | Individual | 2022

Task: To design an aquatics center while considering passive energy conservation techniques with emphasis on form design and development

Location: Melbourne, Australia

Keywords: Parametric | Fluidic | Commercial | Long span

Aquatic centers and other large scale commercial buildings use up a lot of energy on a daily basis, thus energy reduction becomes one of the top priorities during design of such structures. The design process involved a focus on form design to make the best use of the macro and micro climate to significantly reduce the energy consumption, using other passive design strategies, and using hydro energy as the structure’s main energy source. The fluidic form of the structure mimics the flowy and wavy nature of waves to give a “Oceanic experience” to the user as well as the visitors.

AutoCAD | Rhino | Grasshopper | Photoshop | Enscape

Location

The site is located in Melbourne, Australia. Along with being in proximity to major commercial areas, the site also has a good connection to the airport and other transit stations. Abutting the Albert park lake and proximity to the ocean makes it apt for an aquatics center. The lake also provides oppurtunity for other water recreation sports and activities to take place in harmony with the aquatics center.

North Melbourne

Melbourne Port SITE CONTEXT

Albert Park Lake

East Melbourne

Caulfield

1 Basic form based on area programming and field of play requirements.

2 Changing the orientation of the blocks according to site and circulation.

4 Merging the forms for unhindered connection between both the blocks.

5 Creating different openings for different user groups mimicing the form of waves.

3 Shaping the blocks fluidically to encourage wind flow and in context to the function.

6. Creating openings for light in the roof according to the climate analysis and functional requirements.

Second floor plan(at 17.976 m)

First floor plan(at 14.776 m)

Seating level plan(at 10.576 m)

Pool level plan(at 6.376 m)

Areas like exhibition spaces, art galleries and libraries filled with flowy furniture to blend

Player spaces are right next to the swimming pools (FOP) for immediate and direct access

The pool level faciliies ly accessed through the leading to that level with for light inlet

Location of the aqauatics center was so as to best make use of the pipeline for the pump room and the proximity of the to the ocean for hydro power usage

with the form of the structure

Way to poolside facilities

Albert

Interior of the Aquatics Center

Code of radiation analysis of the structure according to the location, while also considering microclimate. This analysis helped design the openings in the structure for optimum light inlet while also keeping in mind the requirements of the sport.

Outdoor water park is present on a projection in the lake accessible through a bridge on foot

Water park

View from neighbouring street

Glass fibre reinforced concrete cladding panels

Space frame structure with mero connector nodes

Zinc silicate with aluminum cladding panels

Zinc silicate is used to prevent corrosion of the steel structural system to maintain it’s strength, aluminum cladding panels are used over tis for aesthetic appeal

Mero connector node system helps connect upto 16 tubes thus providing the freedom in form design. These nodes and tubes are connected majorly through bolts and rivets

Glass fibre reinforced concrete cladding panels are strong, durable, flexible, waterproof and environmentally friendly

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Etereo Habitat Center

Academic | Individual | 2023

Task: To design a mixed use facility for like-minded individuals with a common interest in sustainability related issues

Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States

Keywords: Sustainability | Mixed use | Recycled Materials

A habitat center is a mixed use facility influenced by the first and only building of its typology, introduced by Ar. Joseph A. Stein located in Delhi, India. Designed to be a interative center where people from around the world get together to discuss habitat and sustainability issues and help take action. The center itself is designed to exhibit the urgency of the situation and to showcase, educate and prompt the use of new sustainability measures. The center is a mix of open plazas and closed conference rooms and many other public and private spaces to produce the best result and experience.

AutoCAD | Sketchup | Photoshop | Illustrator | Lumion

Location

The site is located in Columbus, Ohio. The “Etereo” complex is in proximity to different zones like commercial, residential, and mixed-use areas which is perfectly apt for the multi-use facility. The complex is very well-connected with 2 major roads abutting the site, Neil avenue metro station and Spruce station bus stop right outside the site. It is also in the heart of the city and right on the banks of Scoito river.

10 min

“We don’t have to engage in grand, heroic actions to participate in change. Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.”

- Howard Zinn

LEGEND:

Context material study

Most buildings in the area had exposed red brick facade with glazing, arches, and flat roofs.

Public Spaces

Convention center

Auditorium

Art gallery

Amphitheater

Restaurant

Semi-Public Spaces

Offices

Clubhouse Library Recreation areas Cafe

Private Spaces

Rooms

Swimming Pool

Exclusive Lounge

PET waste

Air drying

Shredding the sanitized waste

Addition of foundry sand and other recycled waste with constant stirring

Mould casting

Using discared waste to make recycled plastic bricks, glazing, plaza furniture and cladding

Convention center and Auditorium

Exhibition space Library, Restaurant, Clubhouse and Rooms

Entrance Pavillion Exhibition space Auditorium Recreation Block

Different blocks interlaced with courtyards and atriums are designed to be well aerated and to promote the concept of greenery inside the buildings. Use of recycled waste in building elements does it’s part in contributing to the environment and bring a necessary change in the construction industry.

Restaurant Library Offices

Exhibition Block

Taj Mahal Cafe

Competition | Group of 4 | 2021

Task: To develop an abandoned heritage structure in Bhopal and turn it into a cafe while keeping it’s original elements and essence intact.

Location: Bhopal, India

Keywords: Adaptive Reuse | Commercial | Conservation

The construction industry in India contributes to about 40% of total carbon emissions, Adaptive reuse proves to be one of the best solutions in this regard. In a country overflowing with great historic structures, to this day, many such beautiful buildings are left abandoned and unused, the Taj Mahal in Bhopal is one of them. Originally a “zenana” which were entertainment quarters built for the women of the palace, preserving those elements of the palace was the main priority during the design process in order to keep the already rich culture and heritage of the area intact. The colours and materials used have also been carefully chosen and used according to the building context.

All furniture has been designed to complement the essence of the cafe

A small pool has been designed in the same traditional style as the building

Along with poolside seating, internal seating with a courtyard view has also been incorporated

Interior has been carefully laced with arches, jali and other elements of the reused building

The jali that was already existant has been carefully left the same and the same jali pattern has been used in other elements as well.

Courtyard and outdoor seating

FURNITURE MODELS

“The greenest building is the one that is already built”

- Carl Elefante

Ceilng Mounted Fans

Arch Redevelopment

Semi-outdoor seating

Before

After

adaptive reuse

adaptive reuse

PAWSe trailer

Competition | Group of 2 | 2022

Task: To design off-grid tiny mobile homes by repurposing old trailers, that act as a voluntary interim shelter for treating and caring for the street dogs of Mumbai.

Location: Mumbai, India

Keywords: Off-grid | Tiny house | Residential | Mobile

Mumbai, a major Indian city representing 5% of the nation’s population, harbours the highest count of street dogs in the country. Despite numerous organisations working to re-home them, these creatures are still shunned by most because of their appearance and health. The “PAWSe” initiative proposes repurposing old trailers as mobile homes, serving as interim shelters for street dogs, alongside a dedicated workspace for the two individuals passionately pursuing this project. This design aligns with the brief’s goals of creating a humble, adaptable tiny house with optimum spatial consideration that can act as a holiday home for people with pets.

“Architecture is not just about designing buildings, it’s also about creating spaces that embrace even the stray and the forgotten, providing shelter not only for people but for every living soul that seeks refuge.”

- Sanjay Mohapatra

PAWSe trailer floor plan

PAWSe trailer extended floor plan

EPDM coating for roof sealant, to prevent leakage of rain water accuulated for the rain water harvesting pit.

PVC waterproof covers for the openable roof skylight to keep the view completely transparent

Aluminum PVDF sandwich panels for the walls to keep them light and easy to travel while also not compromising on the insulation

Wooden aluminum composite panels for inner cladding in the living zone

Vinyl cladding for the outer claddng as it is light, durable and waterproof

Aluminum Cladding Panels for the exterior for interestig finish and its durability and light weight

RHINO AND GRASSHOPPER EXPLORATION

Location: Hyderabad, India

Team: Kruthica Architects

Time frame: June 2023 -

Luxury group housing development abad, India. A part of the design sign 8 villas considering microclimate Also assisted in drafting, modeling, street analysis, site analysis and Use of jalis, louvres and pergolas perefctly adept to it’s hot and dry

HOUSING PROJECT

development project in Hyderdesign team and helped demicroclimate and openings. modeling, climate analysis, and form development. pergolas define this project dry climate. India Architects (team of 5)

July 2023

Solar panel canopy

Louvres

Exposed brick facade

Jali work Large glazings

Sit outs and courtyards ISOMETRIC WALL SECTION

ARIAL VIEW OF TWO FACING VILLAS

STREET VIEW OF EAST FACING VILLA

“Man is nothing but a bundle of sensations” - Protagoras

The connate ability to sense is the finest asset we possess, and like in every animal, it is ingrained in us and was developed to help us survive. Although we have evolved over time the magnitude of this prowess remains the same. Every sensation that we have is immediately activated when we enter a space. Like the welcoming warmth brushing your skin as soon as you open the door to a coffee shop, the aroma of fresh brewed coffee inside, the gentle grind of the machines over the bubbling conversations, the taste of coffee on your tongue, the softness of your favourite chair in your favourite corner of the shop, all of this creates an experience resulting in the affinity we face towards coffee. When the essence of a space is perceived through all of our senses, how can we take more of an advantage of this opportunity? When to sense is such a common phenomenon, how important is it to incorporate it into architecture? How does architecture influence these senses?

RESTORING THE BRIDGE BETWEEN SENSES AND ARCHITECTURE

Architecture creates sensations through an exemplary blend of memory and curiosity. The ancient Greeks and Romans had concocted a tactic for evocation enhancement called the method of loci, this was the means to recollect memories by linking them to spaces. Architecture has a grasp over any mind, using it’s own memories and inquisitive nature, creating a figure and ground relationship between what it already knows and remembers, and what it doesn’t formerly know, and is eager to experience. Our brains, in fact, are so accustomed to sensing, that the lack of sensory stimulation is to a brain what the lack of physical stimulation is to the muscle. A study was undergone by the CIA where they placed several students in a complete white room with little to no stimulation and deduced that after about 24 hours of no stimulation they started hallucinating, indicating that their minds started fabricating their own sensory stimulus to counteract the lack of stimulation, and after about 48 hours they had fully collapsed. The Finnish scientist, Juhani Pallasmaa, notes this significance of sensory stimuli in architecture in his book “eyes of the skin”. In this thought provoking publication, he also suggests that the paradigm shift from oral to written speech might have caused the dominance of vision to replace the primary predominance of hearing.

“The space traced by the ear becomes a cavity carved in the interior of the mind” - Juhani Pallasmaa

Thousands of stories line the 700-year-old stone walls of the Golkonda fort, situated in Hyderabad, India, which was once the hub of a significant Indian dynasty, the Qutub Shahis. The Golkonda fort is spectacular in more ways than one but one of the most marvellous features noticed here is the acoustics. Since we stroke the edges of a space with our ears, even ones that are unreachable by sight, the architects of the time must have found it apt and necessary to make it acoustically very well connected. This fort was built using exquisite sound reflecting materials that helped transmit the faintest clap in the right position to over 200 metres of timeworn rubble which were once huge walls filled with grandeur. This evinces the ancient architect’s solicitude towards other senses and how they utilised the gravity of their prominence and function in architecture.

“Today I am accused of being a revolutionary, yet I confess to having had only one master: the past; and only one discipline: the study of the past.” - Le Corbusier

Another inordinate example of bygone architecture with impeccable manoeuvre of sensations is Akbar’s tomb in Sikandra, India. This was also mentioned in a TED talk by Bijoy Ramakrishnan, where he explained how this tomb, built using multi-religious architecture is ornamented on the outside with beautiful gems and white marble instilling visual captivation but when one enters inside, there is a sudden unanticipated transition space void of ocular centric design, with a dark passage way, echo of footsteps and smooth undulating walls creating a sort of inter-dimensional walkway, a transition from the living world which opens up to the tomb chamber. The tomb chamber, which he expressed to have the aura of ‘a meta-physical space where one feels like they’re in communion with Akbar himself, , is embossed with elegant designs and embellished with riches creating this burst of visual stimuli yet again. Bijoy mentions the use of the other senses here, to create this utterly profound and moving experience, that he believes to be both extremely important yet inexistent in architecture of....

PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHYSICAL MODELING

Arches and Vaults workshop

Code for vault form exploration in grasshopper