Portfolio 2024 by vedvarma18

SELECTED WORKS 2022 -24 UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

Ved Varma

Studio 804

Masters Program - 2023-24 6 - 7

JFH Justice Center

ARCH 609- 2023 (Sp) 8 - 27 IES Lighting Design Competition

Prospect Slopes Apts

ARCH 608 - 2022 (Fl) 28 - 45

ARCH 531 - 2022 (Sp) 46 - 53

Other Works

Model Building 54 - 57

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Contents

“Whatever Good Things we build end up building us”.

~Jim Rohn

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Ved Varma

(785)-727-5948

Lawrence, Kansas

varmaved12@gmail.com

Skills;

“As an Aspiring Architect, I strongly believe that all designs and ideas need to assimilate into the environment, using all sustainable means available, to make the project efficient and friendly with the intimate surroundings.”

“As an Aspiring Architect, I strongly believe that all designs and ideas need to assimilate into the environment, using all sustainable means available, to make the project efficient and friendly with the intimate surroundings.”

Education History Recognition & Awards

Jamnabai Narsee School

Education History Recognition & Awards

Jamnabai Narsee School

High School (Commerce)

High School (Commerce) Mumbai, IND (2017)

School Competition (Still Drawings) 1st Place (2015)

University of Kansas

Mumbai, IND (2017)

School Competition (Still Drawings) 1st Place (2015)

Bachelor of Architecture (2023)

University of Kansas

Master of Architecture (2024)

Bachelor of Architecture (2023)

Master of Architecture (2024)

Employment History

General Mechanical Drawing 2nd Place (2017)

Best School Sports Association Leader (2017)

Intern at LK Architecture (2022)

Employment History

Intern at LK Architecture (2022)

- Worked in the Retail Division and helped with several gas station redevelopment projects.

University of Kansas (2019-23)

Marvin Wood Shop - Worked as a supervising body to oversee students that used the machines. (2019-20)

Marvin Wood Shop -Worked as a super vising body to oversee students that used the machines. (2019-20)

KGS Data Analyst - Studied and logged crucial information about non renewable resources.(2019-2020)

Student Housing Desk Assistant

KGS Data Analyst - Studied and logged crucial information about non renewable resources.(2019-2020)

Student Housing Desk Assistant

-Assisted the housing depar tment with managing and sor ting important matters within the housing buildings. (2021-23)

-Assisted the housing department with managing and sorting important matters within the housing buildings. (2021-23)

- Currently in the Studio 804 Program (2023-24) working alongside Dan Rockhill on the latest project.

Extracurricular Activities

Association of Indian Students (AIS); Treasurer (2018-2019)

Secretary (2019-2020)

Association of Indian Students (AIS); Treasurer (2018-2019)

Marketing Head (2020)

Secretary (2019-2020)

Marketing Head (2020)

“Managing fellow peers and organizing events while guiding younger fellow students on how to lead and excel at given tasks.”

Personal Attributes

Best School Sports Association Leader (2017)

Personal Attributes

Passionate about design and the process behind it and possess good drawing skills

Get along very well with colleagues from culturally diverse backgrounds and can collaborate effortlessly.

Eager to learn and effectively utilize sustainable techniques in contemporary designs to create a more environment friendly society.

https://issuu.com/vedvarma18/ docs/portfolio_2024_feb-19_

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Skills; Other Skills; Adobe Softwares Blender Sketchup Rhino Revit AutoCAD - Sketching - Charcoal Art - Painting - Orthographic Drawing

Studio 804 Prospectus

Portfolio

Code’s/Link

Ved Varma (785)-727-5948 Lawrence, Kansas varmaved12@gmail.com

Adobe Softwares Blender Sketchup Rhino Revit AutoCAD

Art -Painting -Or

Other Skills;

-Sketching -Charcoal

thographic Drawing

Studio 804 Prospectus Portfolio

QR Code’s/Link

https://issuu.com/vedvarma18/ docs/portfolio_2024_feb-19_

STUDIO 804 Personal Narrative

https://issuu.com/vedvarma18/docs/ varma_ved_studio_804_personal_proj ect_narrative

JFH Justice center

The site is located on the intersection of East Cameron St and N Detroit Ave ,right across from the Guthrie Green which is famous for hosting festivals and concerts.

It is located perfectly in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Tulsa where there is an even distribution of residential and commercial structures. This makes it an ideal location for the placement of Justice Center with a well landscaped site that welcomes everyone.

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The neighborhood being mainly Retail, attracts a large crowd here for different activities, and since our site lies in the center of the commotion, it makes this location suitable for a Justice Center. The vast expanse of the site allows for the accommodation of a communal gathering spot.

The basic design principle is to have a symmetrical structure with the building programmed in a way as to make it easy to navigate around it.

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CREATE MASS ADD MASS CUT EXTRUDE RESHAPE

Terrace Garden Terrace Garden Communal Deck Public Zone Skylight

FINAL PRODUCT J F H

Private Zone

LEVEL 1 1/16”

LEVEL 2 1/16”

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Path of EGRESS Path of EGRESS Farthest point from EGRESS Farthest point from EGRESS Closest point from EGRESS Closest point from EGRESS Public Lobby Mechanical Storage Storage Office Open Work Area Office Utility Vestibule Vestibule Office Conference Del/Tech Printintg Check-in\out C-In/Out Storage WC WC PWC PWC PWC PWC Peer Assembly Lobby Peer Assembly Loading & Docking Pre/Post Recon Egress Egress WC WC PWC PWC Peer Fac Peer Fac Fac Suites Sound Lock Sound Lock Fac Suites Judges Chambers Judges Chambers Recon Room 1 Recon Room 2 Family Breakout Room Family Breakout Room Private Corridor Egress Egress Utility Mechanical Public Waiting Public Waiting Outdoor Terrace Storage Storage J F H

NORTH ELEVATION & SECTION

SOUTH ELEVATION & SECTION

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CIRCULATION & EGRESS STRUCTURAL SYSTEM

AXONOMETRIC

SUMMER SOLSTICE

During peak summer months, the curved curtain walls refract excess UV light that hits the glass to another direction.

WINTER SOLSTICE

Likewise, during the winter months, the slanted rays of the sun are accepted into the building and the glazing locks the heat in.

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SCheMatiCS Sun

FunCtion &

StuDy

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Walkway/Bike-Track Zen Garden Zen Garden Public Deck Terrace Garden Pond/Aquarium Wellness Hub Sub-Grade

Sub-Grade

Atrium Atrium

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Walkway/Bike-Track

Etry/Exit Sub-Grade Etry/Exit

Etry/Exit Sub-Grade Communal Space

Sub-Grade Communal Space

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1931 ProsPect sloPes APArtments

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The site is loccated on prospect Street right across from Blue's Park. The area is mainly residential but also has a few retail shops in the vicinity.

The park across tje street also provides great views and the KC skyline is visible from the site as well.

The neighborhood is quiet and since its mainly a residential area, an affordable housing project fits the narrative well.

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The site makes for a great hub for both providing communal gathering areas as well as offering housing that is affordable to its neighborhood. The design of the building was made in a way to accomodate as much natural light as possible, while also capturing the views of the skyline and the park. The waving facade facilitates a 270 degree view to most apartment units.

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ConCept CREATE MASS ADD MASS CUT MASS STACK REPEAT FINAL PRODUCT Car Parking Underground Parking Prospect St Private Entry Private

Private

Retail Retail Solar Panels HVAC 1 9 3 1

DeSign

Balcony

Rooftop Courtard

PARKING 1/32”

-Parking Spaces=57

-Bike Parking=10 (0)

-Cycle Storage (1)

-Security (2)

-Mechanical (3)

-Parking Spaces=9

-Lobby (4)

-Restaurant (5)

-Liqour Shop (6)

-Green Grocer (7)

-Cafe (8)

-Back of House (9)

-Egress (10)

-Rest Rooms (11)

-Elevator (12)

-Mechanical (3)

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LEVEL 1 1/32”

Floor planS

UP 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 K J I A H G F C B D E 2 UP UP DN 3 4 5 6 8 7 K J I A H G F C B D E 4 5 6 7 3 8 9 9 9 10 12 12 11 11 11 1 9 3 1

LEVEL 2 1/32”

-Unit Types;

1 Bed 1 Bath - Unit 1=570SF [4Units] (13) Unit 2=840SF [1Units] (14)

2 Bed 1 Bath -Unit 1=1170SF [3Units] (15)

2 Bed 2 Bath -Unit 1=704SF [1Units] (16)

3 Bed 2 Bath -Unit 1=1170SF [1Units] (17)

3 Bed 2 Bath -Unit 2=1200SF [1Units] (18)

-Multipurpose Space (19)

-Gym (20)

-Janitors (21)

-Egress (10)

-Restrooms (11)

-Elevator (12)

-Mechanical (3)

-Unit Types;

1 Bed 1 Bath - Unit 1=570SF [4Units] (13) Unit 2=840SF [1Units] (14)

2 Bed 1 Bath -Unit 1=1170SF [3Units] (15)

2 Bed 2 Bath -Unit 1=704SF [1Units] (16)

3 Bed 2 Bath -Unit 1=1170SF [1Units] (17)

3 Bed 2 Bath -Unit 2=1200SF [1Units] (18)

-Rooftop Courtyard (22)

-Janitors (21)

-Egress (10)

-Restroom (11)

-E;evator (12)

-Mechanical (3)

LEVEL 3 1/32”

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WEST ELEVATION & SECTION

EAST ELEVATION & SECTION

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SeCtionS & elevationS 1 9 3 1

DetailS & Wall SeCtion

CIRCULATION & EGRESS AXONOMETRIC STRUCTURAL SYSTEM

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SCheMatiCS

FunCtion &

10” CLT Column Metal Deck Concrete Slab 1/2” Gypsum Wall Board Rigid Insulation Plywood Sheathing 3 PLY CLT Panel Air Cavity 4” ACT Ceiling Aluminum Gutter Membrane Layer Joist Hanger Deck Brace 2x6 Treated Sill Laminate Finish 3” Screw Connection Batt Insulation 1/2” OSB Sheathing Exterior Finish 8” Timber Joist Rain Screen 8” Timber Joist Vapor Barrier

1 9 3 1

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IES lIghtIng

DESIgn CompEtItIon

light DeSign

This design shows a piece of the actual lighting system that was used inside the space.

In the top Lighting portion of the design, I installed a Smart LED T8 12W Tube with color adjusting controls that can be accessed independantly depending on the occasion. In this way the space wouldnt look overly bright or unnecessarily dim and can be adjusted to be just right.

Suspended below that are 3.5 meter long 40W Smart LED Rope lights with customizable brightness and colors to

As discussed earlier in the design intention, the lights have a flowing system in order to encapsulate the sensation of the flow of the music's soundwaves. Since the lights i chose are smart and have the capability to work independently, I envision the rope lights can illuminate the space with a flow from one end to another too, since they are a secondary source of lighting.

preCeDentS

Creating a design that seemed to fit the narrative of the builidng and the auditorium wasthe main focus for this project and to ensure that I implemented a unique design thatspoke to the audience, I looked into auditorium ceiling lighting designs for inspiration.

Since Murphy Hall at KU is the school for Music and arts, i thought it would fit the lobby to have lights that emulated the tones of the melodious environment within the auiditorium.

In addition, i placed suspended lights under the ceiling lights to emcompass the surrounding blind spots with adequate illuminationif in case necessary for the given events taking place in that space.

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I E S

WEST SECTION LEVEL 2

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LEVEL 1 SOUTH SECTION

I E S

In these illustrations, you can see how the lighting spreads through the space depending on the shape of the structure. As mentioned earlier, the two floors have varying number of lights but of the same brightness but this plays a vital role in the distribution all around. The ceiling lights are meant for a calm soothing experience with lights that can alter the color as well as the warmth, providing a subtle spread throughout the ceiling.

The suspended lights are also controllable to alter the mood of the environment and they are a more important part of the entire system since they reach down to a height to provide the space with illuminance that engages the activities of the crowd.

Sqft = 2900sqft

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light Map p

Total

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Total Suspended Rope Lights = 55 x 40W = 2200W Total W

Luminaires

(Under

I E S

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Calculations; Total

Ceiling Lights =

(2nd Floor) +

(1st Floor) =

x 12W Tubes = 1284W

= 3484W

= 3484W/2900sqft = 1.20W/sqft

2.0W/sqft)

Other WOrks

The basis of this projecct was to create a smaller scaled model of an actual buildings interior view by resclaing from its original measurments to fit the scale of the project and align the model to the scale of the model to the view selected using threads (as shown in the model).