VASUDHA MAIYA ARCHITECTURE DESIGN PORTFOLIO
RESUME vasudha.maiya@gmail.com (510) 309 6561
WORK EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN, SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY Adjunct Faculty Aug 2020-Present
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY Master of Architecture Aug 2019 - May 2020
Teaching two undergraduate interior design studios in addition to development of course content, schedule, design problems and evaluation. I studied unique virtual teaching pedagogical approaches and implemented best practices for virtual classrooms to maximize student engagement and learning.
Post Professional degree Research: Additive manufacturing for large scale construction using ceramic based materials.
Courses taught: DSIT107 - Furniture design, DSIT83 - Introduction to visual communication Software programs taught: Rhino, grasshopper, Sketchup, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
IMPROBABLE LABS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA Assistant Designer
Aug 2020-Present
A Bay Area start up where I overlook design and execution of projects in the realm of public art, cultural preservation and healthy living environments using 3D printing as the primary technology. Resident artist at Autodesk Pier 9.
EMERGING OBJECTS | OAKLAND, CA Independent Contractor
Sept 2020-Present
My work focuses on using Additive Manufacturing technology for the design and construction of large scale adobe homes. I also develop short animations and visual narratives to envision the printed homes and their construction process.
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN, UC BERKELEY Graduate Student And Remote Instruction Researcher Jan - Aug 2020 Worked with Prof. Ronald Rael in developing the syllabus for Master of Advanced Architecture Design course titled Studio One. Understanding and proposing best practices for zoom teaching.
M:OFA STUDIOS | NEW DELHI, INDIA Junior Architect
Jan 2017-March 2019
I worked closely with the principal Architect on a range of Institutional, Hospitality, Commercial and Residential projects. Through these projects I honed my skills in concept and design development, pitching designs to clients, tender and GFC drawing production, coordination with HVAC, MEP, fabrication and structural consultants, estimation and costing, site visits and coordination. I managed a team of 3 and coordinated with multiple external agencies to get the Architectural intent executed in record time.
Projects worked on
RV SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, INDIA Bachelor of Architecture June 2012-May 2017 Professional degree Course work: Architecture, Interior and Urban design studios, history and theory of Architecture, structures, building construction materials and byelaws.
AWARDS AND AFFILIATIONS CED Remote Instruction Grant (UC Berkeley)
Summer 2020
TY Lin Grant (UC Berkeley)
Spring 2020
Architecture Licence number (India) CA/2018/9299
Dec 2017
Indian Green Building Council, Accredited Professional (IGBC AP)
Nov 2016
National Aptitude Test for Architecture (NATA - India) State rank 6
May 2012
SKILLS SOFTWARE Rhino, Grasshopper, Modo, SketchUp, Z brush, 3ds Max, Lumion, AutoCad 2d, Revit, C4D, Diva, Climate consultant, Adobe Suite- Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premier Pro, Microsoft office, Website design
FABRICATION
National Institute of Water Sports Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management Indian Institute of Hotel Management Golden Tusk Resorts Bonsoir retail store Khetan Residence Delhi Public School
RSP ARCHITECTS | BANGALORE, INDIA Intern
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, Rapid prototyping
LANGUAGES June 2016-Dec 2016
English | Proficient | IELTS 8/9 Kannada | Mother tongue Spanish | Basic level
Youtube channel
INDEX NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WATER SPORTS The transitional link between man and sea 1-5
THE NESTED HOUSE
Graduate thesis project 6-8
SJSU DESIGN STUDIO
Pandemic and pedagogy 9-11
DOG TROT HOUSE
Low cost 3D printed house 12-13
DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL
Education and the built space 14-15
OTHER WORKS Design musings 16-20
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.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE
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Location: Coast of Type: Professional, C Role: Presentation drawings, Working Duration: 1.5 years Mentor: Ar. Manish Gula
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Caranzalem, Goa, India Competition commission. drawings, Design development, Execution. (team of 3) (2017-2018) ati (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. 1
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 5
THE NESTE
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Location: Berkeley Bota Type: Academic, S Role: Structure and material researc ing, animation a Duration: 5 month Mentor: Ronald Rael
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anical gardens, California Studio One research ch, Parametric modelling, GH Scriptand visualisation hs, (individual work) l (rrael@berkeley.edu)
PARAMETRIC WOOD DESIGN This project begins in the bamboo forest. Enamored by the gradients of density, texture and light, the project seeks to understand the meaning of creating a shelter in this forest. Drawing from the research on 3D printed shelters, and parametric wood assemblies, the design of the nested house is developed. Bamboo as a construction material is quite versatile. The project draws on the use of bamboo as a scaffolding material as well as for structural formwork. The idea of using this banal scaffolding method into a more functional and permanent structure is explored using parametric design of the bamboo unit Left: 1. Fabrication of unit using 2�x2� wood members. 2. Use of plastic lashing technique for joints. 3. Combination of multiple units (Assembly video).
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THE BAMBOO SCAFFOLDING AS A PERMANENT STRUCTURAL SUPPORT SYSTEM, ALLOWING FOR THE STEPPED ADOBE PRINT.
THE SHEER DENSITY OF THESE BAMBOO UNITS ACT AS A WATERPROOFING SYSTEM PROTECTING THE ADOBE, WHILE GENERATING BEAUTIFUL GRADIENTS OF DENSITY AND LIGHT.
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MULTI MATERIAL PRINTER AND PRINT STRATEGY The design of 3D printed structures relate directly to the abilitiy of the machine that prints it. Some important considerations are the radius of the print arm, weight of the print material, movement and calibration of the machine. A multi material printer(4) is developed, to simultaneously print adobe for wall and concrete for structural support of wall openings(5). The first step is the positioning of the multi material printer on site. The printer prints the plinth and steps. The bamboo units begin to grow incrementally along with the print. The walls are packed with hay and sawdust for insulation. Wooden planks are inserted between layers of print, additionally supported by the bamboo unit. Once printed, the adobe from the opening is removed and recycled. While the printed concrete frame distributes the load. The growing bamboo units now act as a structural scaffolding, holding the formwork in place for printing the concrete slab and adobe walls. The same principal is repeated for the incremental print of this nested house. Once the print is completed, the printer support system is removed and the bamboo structure is completed. Image 6 and 7 show views of the house during different times of the day.
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PRINTED CONCRETE SLAB SUPPORTED ON BAMBOO SCAFFOLDING
INCREMENTAL FLOOR LAYOUTS
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The house has three primary functions - gathering, sleeping and bathing. With multiple openings, each space is visually and formally connected to the bamboo units and forest outside. The entrance is marked by a single opening. One needs to step on the rock and slightly bow before entering the house. At the ground floor level, is the gathering and cooking area. A common fire place provides warmth. Climbing the flight of stairs, leads to the first floor with the bathing area. Further up and nested is the sleeping area at the third floor level. The fireplace warms all three spaces in the house. These walls run through all floors, acting as load bearing walls. The project integrates parametric wood design along with 3D printing to develop the design of a shelter in this bamboo forest. (Full project video)
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SJSU DESIG
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Location: San Jose Sta Role: Adjunct faculty, Teaching. Syll Duration: Fall 20 Mentors: Virginia San Fratello Diana Seah (dian
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DSIT 83 - VISUAL COMMUNICATION This course introduces students to the principle skills of using digital technology to make and represent 3D form. Students develop skills for detailed observation and to-scale translation of visual and spatial ideas. Design challenge Students will develop a pavilion using only 11 horizontal planes and 1 vertical plane. Emphasis is laid on the spatial composition created through the arrangement of the planes, visual connectivity, movement, interaction of the body with the openings and contextual sensitivity. Software programs taught: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, Enscape Student contributors: Nathan Shehadeh, Juan Lujan, Kit Wong, Daniela Valdez
PROJECT LOCATION - VENICE, ITALY
KEY PLAN OF SITE - PIAZZA SAN MARCO
PHOTOMONTAGE OF VARIOUS PROPOSALS IN CONTEXT
SECTIONAL ELEVATION DRAWING OF THE PROPOSED PAVILION IN CONTEXT
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DSIT107 - FURNITURE DESIGN The course begins with the understanding of fundamentals of furniture design such as function, materials and ergonomic factors and gradually moves into research on joinery details and contemporary methods of furniture fabrication. Students gain proficiency in rhino modelling and parametric design thinking using grasshopper. Through sketching, drafting, model making, group discussions and critiques, students learn to articulate and realize their design intent. Design challenge The covid 19 pandemic has made us rethink the way we live and work. There is a need for efficient and aesthetic furniture designs that follow the pandemic protocols for both indoor and outdoor spaces. For fabrication, the studio will look at contemporary designers’ work to think of new automated manufacturing and assembly ideas that maximize production efficiency for the proposed furniture. The project culminates in the development of furniture piece(s) to be used with social distancing protocols in mind. Software programs taught: Rhino 6, Grasshopper, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop. Student contributors: Lyndon Lopez, Lwin Lwin Aung, Tin La, Dat Vu, Taylor Tiger, James Wu, Vinh Le
ERGONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS AND LINE DRAWINGS
Outdoor bench design with seperate interior and exterior facing seating for groups and individuals.
FABRICATION AND ASSEMBLY STRATEGY
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RENDERINGS OF 3 DIFFERENT FU
3D printed potato starch outer shell with mycellium paste infill
FABRICATION STRATEGY FOR A LIVING DINING SET
URNITURE PROPOSALS
3D printed recyled plastic and porcelain composite
AN OUTDOOR PUBLIC BENCH DESIGN
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DOG TRO
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Location: Southe Type: Professi Role: Design development, GH Sc Duration: 3 month Mentor: Ronald Rael
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eastern US, Mexico ional, Research cripting, animation and visualisation hs, (individual work) l (rrael@berkeley.edu)
DESIGN OF THE PRINTED HOUSE
TRADITIONAL DOG TROT HOUSE
This style of house was originally common in Southeastern US. It has a breezeway running through the centre of the house keeping the occupants cool in the hot southern climate. Adobe was the material of choice due to its thermal properties. While designing a 3D printed adobe house in the Southeastern US and Mexico, the same climate and material considerations are incorporated. The floor plan is linear and accommodates 2 rooms, a bathroom, a kitchen and a living area with fire place. The extended plinth is used for circulation and columns holding the roof above. Panelled sliding doors cover the breezeway and seals the house as required. A pitched roof is proposed with corrugated aluminum sheet facing South for placement of solar panels and translucent sheet on the North for maximum north light. The East-West orientation of the building minimizes the heat gain during the day. Adobe is a sustainable, low cost material. Interior elements like benches, shelves and cot can be printed as an extension of the wall, further reducing the cost of the overall construction of the house. Through grasshopper scripting, unique textured wall patterns are achieved.
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TURED 3D PRINTED FACADE ITERATIONS DESIGNED USING GRASSHOPPER
FRONT AND SIDE ELEVATIONS OF THE DOG TROT HOUSE
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PRINTING STRATEGIES This house proposal looks at using locally sourced soil from within a 10 mile radius. The soil is then sieved and mixed with shredded hay, sand and water to form the base adobe material. A Scara heavy duty printer, pump and hose make the primary print set up. The tractor that is used to collect mud can also be used as a support that holds the hose in place. First, the printer is set in place and 10-12 layers are printed. The printer is then moved to the next position and the same process repeats. Once these layers are air and sun dried, the next set of 10-12 layers are printed and the same cycle continues till all the walls are complete. Openings for doors and windows are introduced as required by placing wood slats and beams. The walls continue to be printed on these beams and hold the load above. Hay inserted within the cavity of the walls acts as an insulation material. Once the walls are printed and dried, it can support the roof system above like in a mud brick house construction. The walls can also be coated with water proofing material for water increased resistance. Right: Printed adobe home under construction.
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DELHI PUBLI
Education and
Location: P Type: Pro Role: Conceptualization, Modelling a Working rawi Duration: 8 month Mentor: Ar. Manish Gulati
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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
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PROJECT 1 : HEXA 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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PROJECT 2 : 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
BIAN 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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PROJECT 3 : 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)
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CERAMIC PANEL WITH DRIP GLAZE HEATED TO CONE 10
ROBOTIC GLAZING
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PROJECT 4 : 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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