Vedika Arora, Architecture Portfolio

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO Selected Works 2018-2021

Vedika Arora SPA Vijaywada

VEDIKA ARORA Architecture Student

ABOUT ME Date of Birth: E-Mail: Contact no.: Address: Instagram: LinkedIn: Languages:

20 October 1999 vedikaarora2010@gmail.com +91-8076832722 A-106, Yamuna Apartments, Alaknanda, New Delhi-110019 @vediks1999 https://www.linkedin.com/in/vedika-arora-0a26661a5 Hindi, English, French

SOFTWARES AND SKILLS 2D Drafting: AutoCAD 3D Modelling: SketchUp, Rhino Adobe: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustator, Premiere Pro BIM: Revit 3D Rendering: Lumion, V-Ray for SketchUp, Enscape Others: MS-Word, Excel, Powerpoint

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EDUCATION 2018-Present

School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, India

Bachelor of Architecture

2016-2018

Class 12 (AISSCE): 94.4%

2004-2016

Birla Vidya Niketan, New Delhi, India

Birla Vidya Niketan, New Delhi, India

Class 10 (AISSE) : 10 CGPA

ACHIEVEMENTS 2020-21

GRIHA Trophy ( National Association of Students of Architecture)

Shortlisted in Top 11

2020 -21

2020 -21

2020 -21

Industrial Design Trophy ( National Association of Students of Architecture)

Shortlisted in Top 14 (Patent in Process)

ANDC ( National Association of Students of Architecture)

Participated

APSEEDCO Retail Outlet Design for Energy Efficient Appliances

Shortlisted in top 3

2020

Footprints: Designing Tropical Retreats (UNI.xyz)

People’s Choice Award

2020

Rethinking Hospitality (Good Goes Viral)

Honourable Mention - Top 10

2019-20

Laurie Baker Trophy ( National Association of Students of Architecture)

Participated

2019-20

2019-20

2018-19

2017-18

Industrial Design Trophy ( National Association of Students of Architecture)

Participated

ANDC ( National Association of Students of Architecture)

Participated

Academic Rank Holder (SPA Vijayawada)

Third Rank B.Arch I Year

Subject Topper (Birla Vidya Niketan)

Engineering Graphics: 99%

OTHER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILTIES 2019-20

Member of Mess Committee (SPA Vijayawada)

Managed mess facilities and co-ordinated college events

2016-17

2016-17

Vice House Captain (Birla Vidya Niketan)

Managed cultural activities and maintained discipline

French Secretary (Birla Vidya Niketan)

Co-ordinated literature events

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‘Architecture is the creation of space which provides a sense of belongingness to the user and isn’t alien. At the same time, one must ensure that the design doesn’t harm other living species that co-exist along with humankind on this Earth.’

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SELECTED WORKS ACADEMIC 01

Jeevika: Bharatpur Interpretation Centre 06-15

Semester 5

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Loudon’s Pride mixed-use building 16-27

Semester 6

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Aaradhana vernacular residence 28-35

Semester 3

COMPETITIONS 04

Cupad menstrual device 36-37

Industrial Design: NASA

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Avisa: A dream by the sea 38-39

Vriddhi Sanitisation Tunnel 40-41

Rethinking hospitality: good goes viral

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Footprints: UNI.xyz

Aasra: EWS Housing 42-43

GRIHA: NASA

MISCELLANEOUS 08 Handmade 44-47 Documentation, models and 1st year 09

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Working Drawings 48-53

Done during 5 and 6 semester

Photography and Art 54-57

Various locations

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01

JEEVIKA The Life of Bharatpur

Semester 5

Bharatpur, Rajasthan

Typology: Recreation, Heritage Site Area: 10,000 sqm.

Mentor: Ar. Pushpendra Kumar The aim of the problem was to develop a heritage interpretation centre keeping in mind the heritage and culture of the chosen site. It would not only serve as a tourist spot but also serve as a cultural centre that could be used by the locals as well.

It is a culturally derived concept. It is derived from fluidity of the three architectural styles interpretted into a different form. The smaller elements which are fluid in Rajput Architecture are expanded and interpretted. It has been designed keeping in mind the culture and making it suitable for the contemporary context.

The design has been detailed in the next few sheets with plans, sections, sketches and 3D renders. The render alongside shows the aerial view with the three exhibition centres, the central main block and other parts of the centre.

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Softwares used: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Lumion, Sketching, MS-Excel

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SITE PLAN

A - Main Block B - Exhibition spaces C - Crafts Bazaar 8

AREAS

D- Sheltered seating pavilion E- O AT F - Staff/Bus Parking

G - Visitor’s car parking H - Pedestrian Entrance I - Vehicular path

J - Children’s Play Area K- Washrooms + Drinking water L - Refreshments stall

M- Drivers’ waiting N- Guard Rooms

DOCUMENTATION

SITE DETAILS - The climate here is considered to be a local steppe climate (Hot and Dry) .

- Maximum average temperature: June: 40.0 °C. - Minimum average temperature: January: 14.0 °C. - Driest Month: April: 2mm - Wettest Month: August: 217mm

Jharokha used in Rajput Architetcture.

- Western Winds from April to October.

- Northern Winds from October to April.

Site Map

Roofing inspired by Bangla Style roof.

- Three lesser known regions of Rajasthan have been taken into consideration: Bharatpur, Dholpur and Alwar.

- Hence, the site is located on a Government Land Use region in Bharatpur as per the Masterplan of Bharatpur 2023.

- The site is at one end of the city away from the traffic and at the same time, well-connected by public and private transport.

- The shortest day is generally December 21, with 10 hours, 26 minutes of daylight - The longest day is June 21, with 13 hours, 52 minutes of daylight.

CONCEPT

Jaalis and jharokhas preven direct heat fom reaching inside the palace.

2D form of club taken. Fluid and cultural significance in Tash.

Detail of window along a decorative column.

Linear mass is cut out from the club to make it even more fluid.

3D mass by extruding club.

Final outcome wherein contemporary meets heritage.

Split exhibition into three: Bharatpur, Dholpur and Alwar.

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MAIN BLOCK - The main block aims at accomodating all major functions and services of the interpretation centre.

- It is equipped with the crafts bazaar as the central part which is double heighted and shaded by the glass and iron dome.

- The food courts have been connected directly to the crafts bazaar for easy access by visitors.

- The position of cloak room being near to the entrance enables visitors to leave their luggage and enjoy the experience hassle free.

- The first floor has a small buffer/ refreshment space at the beginning.

- The library has been placed on this floor to provide it with a noise free atmosphere away from the hustle bustle of the crafts bazaar.

- Two fine dine restaurants have also been placed on this floor.

Ground Floor

A - Entrance Lobby B - Information Desk C- Cloak Room D - Souvenir Store E - Food Courts F - Crafts Bazaar

G - Administration offices H - Medical Room I - Washrooms (One ladies, one gents: on both floors with handicapped)

First Floor

J - Lift Lobby and back exits K - Emergency Staircases L - View point and walking path

M - Restaurants N - Library and Audio visual spaces O - Seating and rest space

Section AA’ 10

A view of the main block from the parking. The view instantly draws the attention of a visitor towards the peculiar form of the centre and generates curiosity to enter it. The user also gets a glimpse of the refreshment zone wherein he/she can take a break before starting their tour of the centre.

Section BB’ 11

EXHIBITION BLOCKS

Ground Floor

First Floor

A - Artefact/Sculpture exhibition B - Painting display C- Washrooms D - Lifts E - Staircase F - Recreation of Maharaja’s Room Section AA’

- The site has a total of 3 such exhibition spaces and each of them serves to represent styles of one place each: Dholpur, Alwar and Bharatpur.

- One difference lies in the artefacts and paintings being showcased in the spaces.

- Another difference has been created on one of the elevations of all three parts. The centremost exhibition space showcases an arcade (a major part of architecture found in Bharatpur).

- The other two showcase fortress walls and columns and jali walls (Alwar and Dholpur).

- The first floor of the exhibition space has been provided as a space wherein a visitor can relive the room of The Maharaja.

- The same is attached to a terrace which has swings and stools to sit and enjoy the view of the centre.

- The space is wheelchair accessible and has been equipped with 1 lift and 1 staircase each.

Interior View: Ground Floor

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Interior View: First Floor

A view of one of the exhibition blocks.

WORKSHOP STUDIO

Section AA’

Ground Floor

A - Entrance Lobby B - Painting workshops C- Faculty lounge D - Pottery workshop E - Washrooms F - Service staircase G - Embroidery workshop

- The workshop studio is equipped with three studios that promote the Art of the state of Rajasthan.

- The first studio is the miniature painting studio wherein the traditional miniature paintings of Rajput and Mughal times are taught.

- The second studio focusses on embrodery and is equipped with looms and cloth cutting stations.

- The last studio is a semi-open pottery worskhop where one can get practical learning on the traditional artform of pottery.

Embroidery Studio

Miniature painting workshop studio.

Pottery Workshop

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SITE PLANNING DETAILS

SPECIAL FEATURES

- The dome is made in an interpretted form of a conventional dome.

- It is made using tinted glass, similar to the one used in palaces for small windows and jalis.

- The dome is supported by an iron member and it aids in rain water harvesting by letting the water percolate from the central member into the earth.

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A visitor can experience the dome from a different level here. The walking path on this floor can be utilised for clicking pictures with the dome and with the supporting member as the backdrop.

Site Section 15

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02

LOUDON’S PRIDE

Mixed-Use Residential and Commercial Building

Semester 6

Kolkata, West Bengal

Typology: Residential and Commercial, Mixed Use Site Area: 11,000 sqm.

Mentor: Ar. Deepak Kumar The aim of the design was to create a MultiStoried Residential cum Commercial Complex with modern concept, technology and facilities to attract maximum number of people. The complex would act as an ‘Urban Centre’ and attract a huge range of user groups.

The location of the site is at a junction of two of the busiest roads which house some of the finest and costliest apartments as well as commercial spaces which give the site a cutting edge. The residentialcommercial complex should not only stand out of the rest but should aim at giving a new look to the area.

The design has been detailed in the next few sheets with plans, sections, diagrams and 3D renders. The render alongside shows the commercial entrance and the drop-off point.

Softwares used: AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Photoshop, Lumion, Enscape, Sketching, MS-Excel

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SWOT ANALYSIS

A - Commercial Zone B - Swimming pool and deck C - Stepped Balcony D - Vertical Circulation Cores E - Service Entry F - Terrace Garden (Studio) G - Terrace Garden (Apartments) H - Terrace Garden (Duplex) I - Open Air food court J - Outdoor Seating for conduction of events K - Kid’s play area L - Security guard rooms M - Driver’s rest area N - Parking for visitors/ delivery people

- Well-Connected to all parts.

- Good locality.

- Road on three sides.

- Flat terrain and commercial hub.

- Traffic congestion due to roads on three sides.

- Noise from institutional buildings.

- Weak soil.

- Strong cultural influence.

- Known location.

- Offices and institutions near to the site attract young users.

- High population.

- Absence of scenic views.

- Blending into context with presence of older buildings.

AREA DIVISIONS

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Site Plan

Ground Coverage (40%)

4400.00

FAR

2.75

Super Built-up Area

30250.00

Total Floors

10

Total Height

39m

Super Builtup Area for Commercial

35%

10587.50

Super Builtup Area for Corporate

0%

0.00

Super Builtup Area for Residential

65%

19662.50

Carpet area for Commercial

65% of Super Builtup Area of Commercial

6881.88

Carpet area for Residential

65% of Super Builtup Area of Residential

12780.63

FORM DEVELOPMENT AND CONCEPT - In Kolkata, the wet season is hot, oppressive, and overcast and the dry season is warm, humid, and mostly clear.

- Maximum average temperature: June: 38.0 °C. - Minimum average temperature: January: 11.0 °C. - Average Annual: 1582mm - Wettest Month: August: 306mm

- The aim of the design was to provide the required amount of spaces along with ensuring the privacy and safety of the residential spaces as well as to create that common ground for interaction which acts as a buffer.

- The commercial spaces have been placed on the ground, 1st and 2nd levels.

- The 3rd level has the swimming pool and other amenities which acts as the buffer space between commercial and residential.

- The residences (from level 4) have been designed such that each typology gets their privacy.

This ensures safety and a convenient experience for the users belonging to different sectors.

- Western Winds from February to March.

- Northern Winds from October to February -Southern Winds from March to Octrober.

- The city receives 2,528 hours of sunshine per annum, with the maximum sunlight occurring in March.

VERTICAL ZONING OF THE DESIGN

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SALIENT FEATURES

A - Anchor Store B - Restroom C - Trial Rooms D - Baggage drop E - Refreshment Counters F - Interior seating G - Retail Stores for Residential H - Storage of goods I - Laundry Service J - Outdoor Seating for conduction of events K - Kid’s play area L - Security guard rooms M - Driver’s rest area N - Parking for visitors/ delivery people O- Service entry P - Vertical Circulation cores Q - Escalator for commercial R - Entrance lobby residential

Open air seating at commercial entrance.

Open air portion of food court with shading to enjoy south breeze.

Stepped balconies with refreshment zones.

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Ground floor plan with site to show circulation

Infinity swimming pool and deck on 3rd floor with a height raise to provide depth and conceal services below.

BASEMENT PARKING - The basement parking has 2 levels.

- The level -1 basement has 2 ramps, one each for commercial and residential users.

- Parking spaces for residential occupants are located only on level -1.

- Another ramp leads commercial users to level -2 basement for further parking spaces.

- Apart from parking spaces for cars, there are ample parking spaces for 2-wheelers as well.

- The garbage chute from residential units leads to the basement from where the truck can come and collect the waste.

- Other building services including Water tanks. electrical rooms, transformers, Chiller and AHU rooms are also located on these two floors.

A - Vertical circulation cores B - Service lift and stairs C - Sewage treatment plant D - Underground water tank E - Fire safety water tank F - Fire safety control room G - Security rooms H - Driver’s rest area I - Transformer J - Service room K - Generator room L - CCTV Room M - AHU Room N - Chiller Room O- Pump Room

Reserved Parking residential Commercial Parking Building Service as per legend

CALCULATIONS Level -1

DETAILS OF CORES

Commercial Core

Residential Core

Level -2

No of Cars

Area Required

No of ECS for Commercial

Carpet Area of Commercial/35

197

2457.81

No of ECS for Residential

1 ECS for every normal Flat and 2 ECS for every Duplex Flat and 1/4 ECS for studio apartment

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500.00

No. of ECS for any other

Specfic No. of Cars based on your additional requirements

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375.00

267

2957.81

Total Area required for Parking including driveways =

Residence Parking + Commercial Parking + 30% of Total ECS Area =

3845.16

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AMENITIES A - Vertical circulation cores B - Service lift and stairs C - Swimming pool and deck D - Stepped walking zone E - Changing rooms F - Open to air yoga and aerobics zones G - Gymnasium H - Sauna I - Changing rooms for gym J - Indoor Games K - Parcel receiving for apartments L - Library for residents M - Community hall Swimming pool with seating

Amenities on Level 3 Food Stall near pool

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Site Section AA’

RESIDENTIAL

Residential Plan on even floors

A - Vertical circulation cores B - Service lift and stairs C - Studio Apartments

D - 2BHK Apartments E - Duplex

F - 3BHK Apartments G - Servant quarters

Terrace Garden above all apartment blocks

Residential Plan on odd floors

- The residences consist of four typologies: one tower for studio apartments, one for 2BHK and 3BHK and one for duplexes.

There are a total of 2 duplexes on one floor, 4 studios on one floor, 2 2BHKs and one 3BHK on one floor.

- The division has been done to ensure privacy, safety and comfort of the users. The towers have been placed such that ample amount of light and ventilation reaches every house.

- Each unit gets exterior exposure on atleast 3 sides (for apartments and duplexes) and atleast 2 sides (for studio apartments).

- The duplexes have servant quarters for 2 servants and the apartments and studios have spaces for 2 servants on one floor.

- The preference has been given to duplexes as they may need more help due to the large size of the unit.

- The vertical circulation cores have ducts running for communication, electricity, fire safety, VRF systems and garbage chute. The plumbing ducts are placed near the bathrooms and kitchens and all of them open to the exterior of the building.

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RESIDENTIAL

3BHK Floor Plan

2BHK Floor Plan Studio Floor Plan Column1 Column2

Column3

S.no. Name

Area

Room Schedule

Studio Apartment

To view 360 degree VR views of a furnished duplex residence:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Click for all rooms!

(Best experienced when viewed using VR headsets)

Column1 Column2

Room Schedule

S.no. Name

Column1 Column2

Column3

S.no. Name

Area

Room Schedule

Studio Apartment

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Open Kitchen Bedroom Washroom Dressing Drawing Dining Balcony Plumbing Duct Plumbing Duct TOTAL

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Drawing Dining Pooja Room Kitchen Utility Master Bedroom Dressing Master Master Washroom Dressing common

4 m² 14 m² 4 m² 2 m² 24 m² 9 m² 1 m² 1 m² 59 m²

Area

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4 m² 14 m² 4 m² 2 m² 24 m² 9 m² 1 m² 1 m² 59 m²

2BHK Apartment

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Drawing Dining Pooja Room Kitchen Utility Master Bedroom Dressing Master Master Washroom Dressing common Common washroom Bedroom Balcony TOTAL

1 2 3 4 5 6

Circulation/ Corridor Drawing room Dining Living room Living Room Stairs

2BHK Apartment

35 m² 3 m² 10 m² 6 m² 17 m² 3 m² 5 m² 2 m²

Open Kitchen Bedroom Washroom Dressing Drawing Dining Balcony Plumbing Duct Plumbing Duct TOTAL

35 m² 3 m² 10 m² 6 m² 17 m² 3 m² 5 m² 2 m² 6 m² 18 m² 12 m² 117 m²

Duplex

43 m² 18 m² 15 m² 22 m² 17 m² 9 m²

4 m² 14 m² 4 m² 2 m² 24 m² 9 m² 1 m² 1 m² 59 m²

2BHK Apartment

Column3

Studio Apartment

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Open Kitchen Bedroom Washroom Dressing Drawing Dining Balcony Plumbing Duct Plumbing Duct TOTAL

Duplex Level 0 Plan

DETAILED AREAS TOTAL (Floor 1)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Drawing Dining Pooja Room Kitchen Utility Master Bedroom Dressing Master Master Washroom Dressing common Common washroom Bedroom Balcony TOTAL

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Circulation/ Corridor Drawing room Dining Living room Living Room Stairs Kitchen Utility Servant's room Bedroom 1 Washroom 1 Dressing room 1 Bedroom 2 Dressing room 2 Washroom common Balcony Plumbing duct Plumbing duct TOTAL (Floor 1)

203 m²

35 m² 3 m² 10 m² 6 m² 17 m² 3 m² 5 m² 2 m² 6 m² 18 m² 12 m² 117 m²

Duplex

3BHK Apartment

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Entry Foyer Drawing dining Kitchen Utility Master Bedroom Master dressing room Master washroom Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Common dressing Common Washroom Plumbing duct Plumbing duct Plumbing duct Balcony TOTAL

6 m² 36 m² 10 m² 2 m² 16 m² 4 m² 5 m² 18 m² 16 m² 5 m² 8 m² 1 m² 2 m² 1 m² 26 m² 156 m²

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Bedroom 3 Dressing Room 3 Washroom 3 Master Bedroom Master dressing Master washroom

18 m² 4 m² 4 m² 18 m² 5 m² 8 m²

43 m² 18 m² 15 m² 22 m² 17 m² 9 m² 11 m² 4 m² 6 m² 16 m² 4 m² 5 m² 15 m² 4 m² 4 m² 8 m² 1 m² 1 m² 203 m²

3BHK Apartment

1 Entry Foyer 2 Drawing dining

6 m² 36 m²

TOTAL (Floor 1)

203 m²

3BHK Apartment

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Entry Foyer 6 m² Drawing dining 36 m² Kitchen 10 m² Utility 2 m² Master Bedroom 16 m² Master dressing room 4 m² Master washroom 5 m² Bedroom 2 18 m² Bedroom 3 16 m² CommonDuplex dressing Level 51m² Plan Common Washroom 8 m² Plumbing duct 1 m² Plumbing duct 2 m² Plumbing duct 1 m² Balcony 26 m² TOTAL 156 m²

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Bedroom 3 Dressing Room 3 Washroom 3 Master Bedroom Master dressing Master washroom Living room Staircase Study Common washroom Plumbing duct Plumbing duct Plumbing duct Deck/ Balcony TOTAL (Floor 2) TOTAL

18 m² 4 m² 4 m² 18 m² 5 m² 8 m² 17 m² 10 m² 20 m² 4 m² 1 m² 1 m² 1 m² 29 m² 140 m² 343 m²

DETAILS OF SERVICES

Ground Floor

First Floor

Electrical rooms Vertical circulation cores AHU Rooms/ VRF Rooms Plumbing ducts Fire escape route Chiller Comercial VRF residential Overhead water tank

Second Floor

Third Floor

Residential Floors

Terrace

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Open-air Food Court seating

View of tot-lot play area 26

View of Infinity pool and seating on level 3 (amenities)

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ARADHANA

Vernacular Weavers’ Residence

Semester 3

Panchmura Village, West Bengal

Typology: Residential, Semi-private Site Area: 500 sqm.

Mentor: Dr. Nagaraju Kaja A three-bedroom vernacular residence designed for a family of 6 along with a workspace. The major profession of the family is weaving and they required a separate workspace for that. The design is set in Panchmura village of West Bengal.

The primary inspiration for the design was the Bangla Style Roof which was modified to suit the current needs and building styles. The concepts of stack effect and cross ventilation have ensured good ventilation and temperature control in the hot and humid climate of Bengal.

The design has been detailed in the next few sheets with plans, sections, sketches and 3D renders. The render alongside shows the front view with the porch and the entry points for the residence as well as the workspace.

Softwares used: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Lumion, Sketching, MS-Excel 28

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SITE PLAN

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DESIGN CONCEPT - The design is a proposal for a family of 6 members and their primary profession/ source of income is weaving.

- The family consists of grandparents aged 65 and 60, parents aged 32 and 30 and two daughters aged 15 and 12.

- To cater to all their needs and to provide a separate workspace, a variety of factors had to be considered.

- Maximum average temperature: June: 35.0 °C. - Minimum average temperature: January: 19.0 °C. - Average Annual: 990 mm - Wettest Month: July: 293mm - Excess moisture can weaken the yarn and negatively affect weaving.

- Winds are required for quick drying of fabric.

- Flows from east and southeast for maximum part of the year.

-Sunniest and hottest months are May and June.

- Direct sun to be avoided for Baluchari Silks.

Form derivation from a basic functional cube.

Stagger on south-west for mutual shading.

Further form evolution for addition of workspace.

Addition of level and terrace creation.

Addition of sloped roof derived Vernacular Bangla style roof.

SPACE-TIME ACTIVITY Time/Family Member Grandfather Grandmother Mother Father Daughter (15) Daughter (12)

11:00Time/Family 12:00 Member 13:00

ng RoomGrandfather Bedroom Dining Room ng RoomGrandmother Kitchen Dining Room Mother Kitchen Dining Room Father Dining Room Daughter (15)Dining Room Daughter (12)Dining Room

05:00 Bedroom Washroom Washroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom

06:00 Washroom Kitchen Kitchen Washroom Washroom Washroom

05:00 14:00

07:00

08:00

Puja/ Dining Living Room Puja/Dining Living Room Puja/Dining Puja/Dining Puja/Dining Puja/Dining

09:00

Puja/Living/ DiningBackyard Living Room Puja/Dining Living Room Living/ Backyard Puja/Dining Living/ Backyard Puja/Dining Living/ Backyard Puja/Dining Playing/Tuition Puja/Dining Playing/Tuition

11:00

12:00

Workspace Living Room Bedroom Workspace Living Room Kitchen Kitchen Workspace Workspace School School

15:00 06:0016:00 07:0017:00 08:0018:00 09:00

Bedroom Washroom Workspace Washroom Kitchen Bedroom Workspace Washroom Workspace Kitchen Bedroom Washroom Workspace BedroomBedroom Washroom BedroomBedroom Washroom

10:00

19:00 10:00

20:00 11:00

Bedroom/Living Dining LivingRoom Room Workspace LivingRoom Room Workspace Kitchen Dining Workspace Kitchen Dining Room WorkspaceDining Room Bedroom/Living School Dining Room Bedroom/Living School Dining Room Bedroom/Living

21:00 12:00

13:00

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Dining Room Bedroom Dining Room Bedroom Dining Room W Dining Room W Dining Room Dining Room

22:00 13:00

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Bedroom Dining Room Bedroom Bedroom KitchenBedroom Dining Room Bedroom Kitchen Bedroom Dining Room Kitchen W Dining Room Living Bedroom W Dining Room Living Bedroom Dining Room Living Bedroom 31

Ground Floor Plan

Section AA’ A - Living Room B - Dining Room 32

C - Kitchen D - Puja Room

E - Children’s Bedroom F - Bedroom 2

G - Master Bedroom H - Master Washroom

I - Common Washroom J - Workspace

CONSIDERATIONS FOR DESIGN

Sun Path and Mutual Shading

PROCESS OF WEAVING

Stack effect inculcated for warm humid climate

Wind direction is E-W

VERNACULAR CONTEXT AND PRACTICES

1. Dying: Silk worm cocoons are boiled and dye is mixed and rotated with cocoons in circular motion.

2. Drying: The yarn is dried inside a room only. Sunlight fades the colour. End drying may be done externally.

3. Stretching: Horizontal allignment of yarn. It must be stretched before spinning.

4. Spinning: Done on spin wheel by females.

5. Card Punching: The design to be weaved is punched on cards which are fit into the loom.

6. Weaving: Done on looms. Maximum time consuming step of the entire process.

Hence, we need both interior as well as exterior spaces for workspace.

To view original handmade sheets for the project:

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Porch behind residence with seating

The external staircase to access upper floor and terrace 34

External working space with external washrooms

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CONCEPT

approach (a) (conventional):To only improve the existing product without the inference from the past.

CONVENIENT STORAGE

approach (b) (appropriate): To improve earlier product is the right approach.

Easily fits a medium handbag Sanitary Pad (Absorption)

Menstrual Cup (Fixed Stem)

cupad (cup+pad) (collection and customizable stem)

Blends in with regular boxes

Smaller case for only cup

To understand the issues involved with a sanitary pad and a sanitary cup and create a transitional product to sustainable menstruation by interlinking the two products, thus eliminating each other’s differences. The product can focus less on functional capabilities and more on comfort. This shall increase the awareness on the materiality and encourage a healthy discussion based on the choices of the individual. On top of that, a customizable product will encourage people to know all the options and choose accordingly. This shall build confidence in the product and help normalizing the taboo.

DETAILS OF DESIGN

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CUPAD

The Menstrual Device The concept of menstruation is probably the most chided natural thing. The existing practice of hereditary conversations by women has never led to the open discussion of this bodily process.

The need and necessity for a change has never been this great where there are articles covering how sanitary pads aren’t available for villagers for many months especially during the lockdown. This amount of time is enough for them to reconsider their choices and hopes on the product and stick to their superstitions and their household cloths.

Our product aims to act as a transitional product and solve the issues that are being faced in recent times and enable this large user group lead a more comfortable life.

Softwares Used: Photoshop, Lumion, SketchUp, Sketching. * Team of 4 People. I worked on design development, 3D modelling, rendering, sheet composition and diagrams.

The product is getting patented. It is under process.

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AVISA

A Dream by the Sea Avisa in Sanskrit means “ where land meets the sea”. Beaches have a unique energy around them that draw people near them. The very idea of viewing all the three elements (land -water-air) together in their full potency is mesmerizing.

Our design hopes to capture the same feeling from people who wish to take a break from their chaotic life and take a breath of fresh air before turning to the next chapter of their lives.

The site is situated along the coast of the south China Sea in Hianan, Sanya is a beautiful tourist hub in China.

The spatial plan of the Eco resort is inspired by a dream catcher. Each unit is considered to be a bead and the intricate network of elevated boardwalks, cycling tracks, and mud roads are the strings holding them together. This system keeps the whole set up seems more natural and organic.

Softwares Used: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Lumion, Sketching. * Team of 4. I worked on design of the apartment block and its modelling, planning and interior renders for apartments, reception and spa blocks.

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Open Air Theatre

Ground Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

The apartment block has been designed in a similar form as the Traditional Chinese Tulou housing. It accommodates individuals and small groups or families seeking retreat at Avisa. The complex provides stay in single, double, family and dormitory style rooms. The central area offers an Open-Air Theatre which can be utilised to conduct various cultural and recreational events. The design incorporates vertical louvers above the windows and doors of each room to maintain comfortable temperatures without the use of air conditioners.

The single, double and family rooms have been placed all about the circular form of the block and the dormitories have been placed together on the top floor.

The family rooms have a special feature of being duplex rooms which provide enough space for small families with parents and children. All the services have been strategically placed in the basement to deliver a hassle-free experience to the occupant.

1 - Reception 2 - Staff lockers 3 - Staircase 4 - Single room 5 - Family room 6 - Janitor’s room

Top Floor Plan

Dormitory

Family Room

7 - Double room 8 - Common area 9 - Dormitory 10-Performance stage 11-Green room 12-Plumbing and air vents Single Room

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DESIGN OF VENDING MACHINE a- Vending Machine (i) Finish-Waterproof Marble Contact Paper (ii)Panels-Ultra Bond Steel (iii)Display-Acrylic b- Frame work- Mild Steel c- Spray Nozzle- Plastic d- Sensor- Plastic Body with Infrared Sensor e- Roof- Acrylic f- Solution tank- Plastic g- Booster Pump- Steel h - Pump relay and cyclic timer ABS Plastic i- Sanitising Pipes- PVC Pipes j- Planter- Terracotta

Plan

Dismantled Sanitation Set-Up

Section

DESIGN OF KEYCHAIN

The bottle opener comes in handy to open bottles on the go.

Press elevator buttons without coming in direct contact.

Avoid touching phone surfaces/ digital payment devices with the stylus.

Open door handles with ease with the help of the hooked design.

Uses of various parts

Render of the keychain

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VRIDDHI The Avenue of Life

‘Vriddhi’ which means extension or enhancement is derived from Sanskrit.

Our design intervention aims to provide sanitation and contactless movement across the setting. Akin to its meaning, Vriddhi acts as an extension to an existing hospitality setting and our bodies.

Resembling an avenue, Vriddhi is a combination of a sanitation tunnel and two vending machines that give keychains to people entering it. The spray nozzles are fit into the structural members of the tunnel that begin to spray the sanitation liquid once the sensor detects a human entry.

The tunnel is adorned by contextual antimicrobial and air purifying shrubs and is well lit with ambient lights that put the user at ease. The minimal design complements all scales and décor of hospitality set up. Manufactured using brass, the keychain has inherent antimicrobial properties and helps one interact with surfaces without physically interacting with them.

Our design sheet is put together like a journal of a designer who is very keen on changing the present situation of the hospitality industry with their design.

Softwares Used: AutoCAD,Photoshop, Lumion, SketchUp, V-Ray, Sketching. * Team of 3 People. I worked on design development of keychain and its modelling and renders.

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AASRA

The Stellar Shelters The name has been derived from the hindi word ‘Aasra’ which means protectiveness and trust. These were the two main emotions we wanted our user groups to feel. The project started with a research on Delhi slums, their architecture, user group behaviour and origins. The main inferences we found are that Delhi slums are mainly populated by immigrants from nearby states, which makes the user group very diverse.

EWS housing with GRIHA ratings is a design based on- Culture, Affordability and Climatology.

14 L-shaped dwelling units are arranged as a twin stellar form, where the central part of each stellar is a courtyard, and the connection area is where the vertical cores are provided. The advantage of this form is that the shear cores shall be placed symmetrically to ensure building’s structural stability and the courtyards inside the common corridors enhance social interactions.

Softwares Used: AutoCAD,Photoshop, Lumion, SketchUp. *Team of 20-30. I worked on design of the individual unit and towers and drawings of floor plans, site section and elevation. I also gave the voiceover for the video.

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CONCEPT AND PLANNING

USER GROUP ANALYSIS

It was found out by the Census of 2011 that a major part of the colonies in North-West Delhi is dominated by Hindus and Muslims where 85% of them belonged to the SC caste. From the occupational study, we infer that most of the EWS community are migrants who come to Delhi for better career opportunities.

‘Aasra’, the stellar shelters are designed keeping the three foundations of Sustainable EWS Housing under consideration – Climatological Interventions, Social & Cultural Inclusion and Affordability & Practicality.

The site has 7 buildings placed on the periphery of offsets, leaving a central space open.

This area is divided into four parts based on the Charbagh concept to create multifunctional parks and community activity spaces like, Kids Playground, Football Ground, Yoga Park and Open to Air Gym.

DESIGN DRAWINGS

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Section AA’

Section BB’

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MODEL MAKING WORKSHOP: SPA VIJAYAWADA

TILE MURAL DESIGN: GROUP OF 10 Materials: Old tiles, Fevicol SH, White Cement, Ply base Mentors: Mr. Barun Mandal, Ar. Pushpendra Kumar

ANCIENT HOOKAH Materials: Thermocol, Plaster of Paris, Pipe, Paints Mentors: Mr. Barun Mandal, Ar. Pushpendra Kumar

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TOMB OF ITMAD-UD-DAULAH

LORD BUDDHA 3D WALL

Materials: Foamboard, paints, bond paper Mentors: Mr. Barun Mandal, Ar. Pushpendra Kumar

Materials: Mountboard, newspaper, paints Mentors: Mr. Barun Mandal, Ar. Pushpendra Kumar

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HANDMADE

Documentation, models, 1st year This section contains various work done manually including models, documentation sheets, sheets from 1st year and their models.

The knowledge of materiality and how various various textures respond is essential. The various models have helped me understand the behaviour of materials including thermocol, mountboard, clay, plaster of paris, wood, tiles, wires, paper, cardboard, foamboard, etc.

The documentation in the form of Laurie Baker Trophy for NASA helped our team build a knowledge of the dwelling styles of natives of Gujarat along with trying out new paper textures and rendering techniques.

The very first design sheets were handmade in 1st year and have made sure that design development started from sketching and helped me develop my design thinking and creativity while sketching as per my imagination.

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HANDMADE ACADEMIC WORK MY SPACE, SEMESTER 2 Mentor: Ar. Pushpendra Kumar To create a space as per your interests as a user. You can be as creative as possible and there are no restrictions. Form to be given priority.

Model of the design, the form derived from a dodecahedron 46

Model was made using mountboard and pasted with anabond.

HANDMADE ACADEMIC WORK PAVILION DESIGN, SEMESTER 2 Mentor: Ar. Pushpendra Kumar Faculty: Ar. D. Srinivas, Ar. Prashanti Rao, Ar. Madhav Rao, Ar. Anil Kumar Chilakapatti, Ar. Pushpendra Kumar To create a pavilion in any preferred location inside the college campus to serve as seating and interaction space for the college students. The emphasis was again on the form.

School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada

Chosen location: in front of mess, students Image capture: Oct 2020 Images may be subject to copy prefer hanging out here after college hours Srinivas Banoth Photo - Oct 2020

Model of the design, form derived from a diamond

Model was made using mountboard and pasted with anabond.

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WORKING DRAWINGS Semester 5 and 6 This is a compilation of working drawings done in semester 5 and semester 6.

This section contains the best drawings from Aaradhana: The residence and Jeevika: Interpretation Centre. Certain modifications were made to the designs for working drawings.

1. Jeevika, Interpretation Centre: One part of the design, the workshop studio has been detailed in working drawings. The form was also slightly altered. The drawings include site plan, set-out, column, centreline, foundation, plinth beam, beam, terrace, brickwork, elevations, section, cabinet, doors and windows. The best ones have been added to this portfolio.

2. Aaradhana, The residence: The structure was converted to a simple RCC framed structure with a flat roof for working drawings and a slight change was made to the position of the staircase. The workspace was removed.

The drawings made include set-out, column, centreline, footing and trench, plinth beam, beam, slab, brickwork, doors and windows, electrical, staircase and plumbing layout. The best ones have been added to this portfolio.

Softwares Used: AutoCAD

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01. JEEVIKA, THE HERITAGE INTERPRETATION CENTRE CABINET DETAILS

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01. JEEVIKA, THE HERITAGE INTERPRETATION CENTRE

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01. JEEVIKA, THE HERITAGE INTERPRETATION CENTRE

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02. AARADHANA, THE RESIDENCE

FOOTING AND TRENCH

TOILET DETAILS

ELECTRICAL LAYOUT 52

STAIRCASE DETAILS

02. AARADHANA, THE RESIDENCE

DOOR DETAILS SLAB LAYOUT

BRICKWORK LAYOUT STAIRCASE DETAILS

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Daily Chore, Araku Valley ‘20

Transition, New Delhi ‘18

Into the Valley, Borra Caves ’20

Merger, Visakhapatnam ‘20

Imambara, Lucknow ‘18 54

Gardens by the Bay, Singapore ‘19

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PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART Various locations and mediums

This section contains a compilation of some photography and art done by me.

The first section alongside contains photography from 2018-2021. They all have been clicked at various locations in India and abroad. All pictures have been taken using mobile phone cameras and edited in Adobe Photoshop and Google Snapseed.

The Park, New Delhi ‘21

The next section has a few handmade artworks made using oil pastels, pencils and micron pens.

The last section has digital artworks. All the artworks can be viewed on the linked Instagram account.

The attached pictures and artworks in this portfolio are a few chosen pieces.

Singapore City from the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore ‘19

Sky through a frame, New Delhi ‘21 55

Fruit Basket (Oil Pastels)

HANDMADE ART (VARIOUS MEDIA) Sunflowers (Oil Pastels)

Portrait of Zedd (Various grades of Graphite pencils) 56

Portrait of Zedd (Various grades of Graphite pencils)

DIGITAL ART The digital art samples have been created in Adobe Photoshop and some have been created as hobby and some as part of assignments.

From top left to bottom right: 1. Lockdown got us like: Juxtaposition of a tiger working on a laptop and falling asleep amidst the boredom of lockdown and work from home.

2. Shawn Mendes: POP Art in the form of fan art.

3. Juxtaposition: A refrigerator and desert are two contrasting elements and are a great way to show juxtaposition. A refrigerator or a cold-drink machine is a representation of cold and a desert is a representation of extreme heat.

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THANK YOU Contact me at:

Vedika Arora +91- 8076832722 vedikaarora2010@gmail.com