VASUDHA MAIYA ARCHITECTURE DESIGN PORTFOLIO
RESUME Seeking the position of a Junior designer vasudhamaiya@berkeley.edu (510) 309 6561
WORK EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
M:OFA STUDIOS | NEW DELHI, INDIA
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
JUNIOR ARCHITECT
May 2017-March 2019
National Institute of Water Sports
Education | Competition | Team of 3 | 1.5 years Generated GFC drawing set-Plans, wall sections, flooring layouts, RCP, construction details for the complex, fast paced project. Negotiated with HVAC, lighting, structural, fire safety and fabrication consultants. Co-ordinated with site execution team to materialize the firm’s design intent.
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management
Hospitality | Interior design | Individual | 1.5 years Worked on the design and execution of state of the art interiors. Met with vendors to select furniture and materials for finishes, in compliance with the tender documents. Generated complete set of GFC working drawing and MEP layouts.
Golden Tusk Resorts
Hospitality | Team of 2 | 8 months Worked closely with principal architect to conceptualize and develop initial design proposal. Modelled and rendered the design iterations. Generated a complete set of tender drawings. Participated in client meetings and site coordination.
Khetan Residence
Residential | Individual | 6 months Developed design iterations for the high density compact housing. Co-ordinated with structural consultants for development of an all steel structural system.
INTERN
Jan 2017-April 2017
Education | Team of 2 | 5 months Conceptualised and developed initial design proposal. Produced presentation drawings and VR walkthrough for client meeting. Researched on children’s psyche and documented rammed earth construction techniques.
June 2016-Dec 2016
IT office | Team of 2 | 7 months Production of working drawing packages - staircase, ramps, facade details for the LEED Gold building. Site visits and meetings with structural consultants to study the assembly of the prefabricated concrete building.
LANGUAGES English | Proficient | IELTS 8/9 Kannada | Mother tongue Spanish | Basic level
BArch Professional degree June 2012-May 2017 Course work: Architecture, Interior and Urban design studios, history and theory of Architecture, structures, building construction materials.
ACADEMIC ROLES GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCHER Spring 2020 UC Berkeley Advisor: Professor Ronald Rael
READER - HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE UC Berkeley Fall 2019
SKILLS Rhino, Grasshopper, Z brush, 3ds Max, Lumion, Unreal Engine, AutoCad 2d, Revit, C4D, Modo, Diva, Climate consultant, Adobe Suite- Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premier Pro, Microsoft office
FABRICATION
RSP ARCHITECTS | BANGALORE, INDIA
Infosys
RV SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, INDIA
SOFTWARE
Delhi Public School
INTERN
Aug 2019 - Present MArch Research: Additive manufacturing for large scale construction using ceramic based materials Course work: 3D printed ceramics, Architecture and the anthropocene, Design for climate change, Advanced energy and Advanced structures
Wood and metal work, 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC milling
AFFILIATIONS AND AWARDS TY Lin Grant
Spring 2020
Architecture Licence number (India) CA/2018/9299
Dec 2017
Indian Green Building Council, Accredited Professional
Nov 2016
National Aptitude Test for Architecture (NATA - India) State rank 6
May 2012
Youtube channel
INDEX 3D PRINTED EARTH
Additive manufacturing using ceramics and adobe 1-5
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WATER SPORTS The transitional link between man and sea 6-10
DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL Education and the built space 11-12
HEXA
The non vertical 13
OTHER WORKS Mediums for design 14-15
I, Vasudha Maiya, certify that all artefacts presented in this portfolio are a product of my creation, I am the author of the drawings, models, images and text in this document.
As we enter the epoch of the Anthropocene, it b optimize the planet’s resources for future generati form and reach for resilience of the built space. Le to work towards establishing new norms of buildin faster assembly and healthier living environments
becomes our collective effort and responsibility to ions. As architects, our designs need to transcend everaging the potentials of technology, we need ng design and construction - mindful material use, integrated with nature.
3D PRINTE
Additive manufacturing u
Location: Berk Type: Academic, S Role: Graduate Student Researcher, development, mo Duration: August 2019 - O Mentor: Ronald Rael
ED EARTH
using ceramics and adobe
keley, California Studio One research , GH Scripting, robotic fabrication, tool odelling, animation Ongoing, (individual work) l (rrael@berkeley.edu)
MATERIAL + TECHNOLOGY Clay is a unique material that can be manipulated with the addition of water or heat, and has the added advantage of being completely recylable. Using this material in combination with new construction technology like 3D printing opens up potential for faster print time, material optimisation and lower carbon footprint. The first step is to understand the material and its properties through various methods of manipulation and craft.
HAND CRAFT
Clay is manipulated using simple, repeatitive hand movements
TOOL CR
Tools are fabricated to create multiple units. (Left) C Clay stands for drying. (Right) Plastic 3D p
RAFT
Ceramic extruder with changable dye. (Centre) printed moulds and wire clay cutter
MACHINE CRAFT
Layer deposition of clay using 3D printer 1
MACHINE + ART Glazing of ceramics is an age old tradition. Programming a robot to apply glaze on a ceramic panel becomes not only an interesting automation challenge, but also an expression of art. The technique of drip glaze is tested here. First, the ceramic panel is 3D scanned (using Autodesk ReCap) and the mesh is extracted. This mesh is used to caliberate the positions where the glaze needs to be applied. Once the positions are determined, a toolpath is generated using grasshopper. Tube with glaze is attached to a robotic arm which moves along the toolpath, dripping glaze on the ceramic panel below. Once the drip glaze is dried, the ceramic panel is heated to cone 10 in a kiln to complete the glazing process. (Process video)
CERAMIC PANEL HEATED TO CONE 04
CERAMIC PANEL WITH DRIP GLAZE HEATED TO CONE 10
ROBOTIC GLAZING
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3D PRINTED FACADE PANELS This project looks at using 3D printing for building components. Particularly in the creation of facade cladding panels. Developing on the study of layer deposition printing technique, prototypes of clay units for facade are designed. This particular panel looks at the high thermal mass property of clay. Each unit is designed to store packed earth within and stacks up to form a complete facade. Niches are introduced on the panel using G-code to facilitate the growth of plants. The print time of each unit is 3 hours and after heating the units in a kiln to cone 04, the units are ready for installation.
VISUALIZATION OF TOOLPATH FOR 3D PR
PRINTED PANEL HOLDS EARTH WITHIN, INC THE THERMAL MASS
PANEL PRINTING IN PROGRESS
PANEL ENCLOSED IN METAL CRATE FOR FACADE
PANEL DESIGN PROCESS
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
PACKED EARTH
WEEP HOLE
3D PRINTED CERAMIC UNIT BOLTED IN PLACE
CREASING
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
RINTING
WINDOW
STEEL METAL CRATE
METAL CRATE WELDED TO BEAMS
DRIP MOULD
ASSEMBLY
WALL SECTION
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
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Once the unit panel is tested for thermal and load bearing capacity, a detailed assembly strategy of the facade units are worked out by developing a system of facade steel crates welded to the building’s core structure. Steel stepping platform extends out, marking a trail on the facade for harvest collection. The house is designed not only for human occupation but also for other living beings of the ecosystem, thus becoming a non anthropocentric house design (video link).
BUILDING IN CONTEXT
EXPLODED VIEW
RENDERS 4
3D PRINTED ENCLOSURES VAULTS AND DOMES Research statement
The primary research focus of this project is to explore the structural and spatial relations within the Nubian vault. Structurally, the project establishes a 45 deg inclined concrete framework for the vaults to be printed on. The possible termination of this framework through mutual loading distribution and cantilever system are analysed. To maximize the structural stability of the vaults, a set of Gcode variations are introduced in the printer toolpath. Further, the nozzles for clay extrusion are designed to extrude at an angle of 45 deg such that the additive forces are perpendicular to the framework. Spatially, modular vault systems like classic nubian, tapering nubian, merging vault and levitating vault systems are achieved (Gcode visualisation video). The combination of these individual modules opens up the possibility for a wide array of spatial enclosures. This modularity of the proposed vault system is particularly advantageous for the development of housing communities, with individual houses having unique layouts. The subsidiary research is in terms of the details of roof construction and the treatment of openings. To achieve this, materials like bamboo, leather and woven palm leaves which are grown locally in Darfur, Sudan (site) and crafted in their cottage industries, are utilised. The bamboo roof support system extends from the concrete framework, generating a unified structural and spatial system between the earthen and woven palm-leaf double roof. Overall, the project aims to create a set of modular vaults, roof and opening systems that can be printed and assembled utilising local materials and craft.
SPATIAL ITERATIONS OF NUB
BAIN VAULT
PROPOSAL FOR A 3D PRINTED SHELTER
VIEW HIGHLIGHTING THE SPACE WITHIN THE DOUBLE ROOF
1:10 SCALE TEST PRINTS OF VAULT AND DOME STRUCTURES
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE
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Location: Coast of Ca Type: Professional, Co Role: Presentation drawings, Working cut Duration: 1.5 years (te Mentor: Ar. Manish Gulati (
E OF WATER SPORTS
tween man and sea
aranzalem, Goa, India ompetition commission. g drawings, Design development, Exetion. eam of 3) (2017-2018) (manish@mofastudio.com)
EXPLODED VIEW 1.Steel roof with perforations 2.Curved steel wall 3.Classrooms 4.Library 5.Bridge 6.Hostel Block 7.Auditorium 8.Faculty block 9.Administration block 10.Guest rooms 11.Dining area 12.Hostel block 13.Elevated walkway
PLANS The National Institute of Water Sports is a winning entry of an International competition, commissioned by the Ministry of Tourism and the Government of India. This institute aims at providing research facilities and training specific to water sports, putting India on the global map for leisure-water sporting. The intention of the design is to bring in seascapes to land. The rise and fall of waves - from which emerges the roof form, and the overall layout, carving out unique volumes within the built space. 6
FUNCTIONAL LIGHTING The project being a mix of residential, administration and teaching facilities demands unique lighting strategies for each function. The curved wall and roof structure adds to the complexity of lighting the space underneath uniformly. Various lighting fixtures from different companies were studied, compared and tested prior to the lighting layout development. The location of the light fixtures on the soffit, walls and floor were determined along with the corresponding electrical points.
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
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RHYTHM, REVEAL, REPEAT ON THE LANGUAGE OF ELEVATIONS Trying to bring back the memory of the adjacent sea, each facade picks an element from a ship’s elevation. Reducing these elements to the fundamental qualities of an opening for a given space, a rhythm of perforations is developed for each facade. Revealing and screening the view as determined by the function, further accentuated by materials. Corten steel is a recurring material used in the building’s exterior cladding. Since the building is located on the coast, the material will witness a change in color overtime on account of humidity. One part of the building’s elevation uses a ‘jaali’ (vernacular screen of perforations) of corten steel, sieving the natural light into the walkway corridors and rooms.
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FABRICATION OF CURVED STEEL WALL The curved steel wall runs through the building, morphing into a partition wall, a structural element, an opening and a design element. Carrying with it the strong lines of the idea of waves, this structure is shaped using steel grids of different fabrication modules, adding upto a total of 180 modules. These modules are further broken down into arms of unique measurements which are welded on site and erected.
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WALL SECTION
WIP SITE IMAGE 10
DELHI PUBLI
Education and
Location: P Type: Pro Role: Conceptualization, Modelling a Working rawi Duration: 8 month Mentor: Ar. Manish Gulati
IC SCHOOL
d the built space
Punjab, India ofessional and rendering, Presentation drawings, ings, research hs, Individual (2017) (manish@mofastudio.com)
LEARNING FROM TRADITIONS Delhi Public School is one of the leading and vastly distributed schools in India. The location of this particular branch of DPS is in Tarn Taran, Punjab, situated in a context of monumental forts (1) and Gurudwaras (Sikh temple). Rammed earth (2) is one of the traditional materials of building in this part of the country. Drawing from the rich context of earth and stone construction, a similar material pallet is developed for the design of this school. The crux of the project lies in understanding the psyche of the children and creating stimulating, contextual environments for their growth. The design also emphasises the use of sustainable materials, and does it in an innovative way.
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SPATIAL HIERARCHIES With pockets of enclosed space along the periphery and a vast, flexible courtyard at the centre, the building tends towards an open plan. The base of the building holds together the components like circulation, play pits and the perforated metal trees. The trees, placed within a 3x3 grid, meets the floor at the play pits. These perforated metal trees open out to the sky forming a canopy like structure, recreating an outdoor play area within the building. At the upper level, the circulation happens through corridors made of shipping containers, forming a central network connecting the entire floor. The walls are made of reinforced rammed earth, giving rise to beautiful earthy tones, while connecting back to the context of forts, which uses the same material.
EXPLODED VIEW
RAMMED EARTH WALL UNIT COMBINATIONS
INTERIOR VIEWS 12
HEX
The non
Location Type: Independe Role: Research, analy Duration: 2 w
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n: Flexible ent design musing ysis, complete design weeks (2016)
DESIGN MUSING Hexa is a simple design musing, that contemplates the nature of a space in the absence of vertical elements. A structure that has no structural grid, no vertical columns and no vertical walls. It reflects that a building, when stripped down is nothing but the structure and the skin. Thus manifestation of a space with the above constraints to explore the juxtaposition of volumes and movement through such a structure becomes an interesting premise.
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The unit and cluster is designed for easy assembly and dismantle, making it ideal for the creation of temporary sheltered spaces. Once disassembled, the modularity of the units reduces the packaging variability, thus aiding in the shipping of multiple units for the assembly of a large scale structure. Hexa As the topography of the earth changes, it becomes important to design for these changes. Far right: A use case render of Hexa 1: Honeycomb structure 2: Plant cell structure at 200 micro meter magnification.
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CLUSTERING
DISSECTION O
OF GEOMETRY
USE CASE RENDER OF HEXA
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OTHER W Mediums
WORKS for design
TOOLS FOR THOUGHT As architects, visualisation tools become a crucial medium for the development of our design thinking. Over the years, I have explored a wide array of mediums, from simple pencil sketching to complex form finding parametric softwares (Rhino, Grasshopper, kangaroo, Modo) and XR mediums (Unity) for immersive experiences. I also enjoy developing strong design narratives through animations (modo), and videos (Adobe After effects) which become an effective medium of communication. Right: Napkin sketching using Modo. Design of a tower using replicators. Previous: The light blanket - a foldable light fixture.
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Below: Walk in a forest - A Wood pavilion proposal, sheltering 3D printed adobe (assembly video link). Top right: Form and scale napkin sketching in modo. Centre right: Generation of parametric roof using repetitive units. Bottom right: Light and shadow study using ZBrush. Next page: 3D scan of ceramic panel for glazing.
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