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VIRAAT KUMAR PORTFOLIO OF WORKS

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ICONOCLASTIC SUMMER WORKSHOP 5th - 12th JULY 2014 SUSHANT SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE Parametric Design Workshop

Cactus Tower

Lunar Dome

Kry[n]stallation_M.Arch Thesis

RoboFold_Paperfolding

The Grand Food Truck

RESEARCH / ACADEMIC

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Location : Expo 2020, Dubai UAE Team : Viraat, Sevinj, Sotiris Role : Lead Architect Dubai 2018 The site occupies a prime location close to the UAE Pavilion. The concept of the design was to explore and recreate a journey of Saudi Arabia from its past to present and its future ambitions. The design explores the various layers of Saudi history, the people, the culture and their interaction with nature.

KSA Pavilion Expo 2020

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Ministry of Commerce and Investment

The cavernous access opens up to the main dome which embraces the curious onlooker. The journey of the pavilion begins from here and snakes its way through the assemblage of these juxtapositioned gallery spaces. Each gallery would provide a unique window to these layers of Saudi heritage, culture and their future aspirations. The main dome is flanked by the Creation, Innovation and Opportunity space to showcase the intention and ambition of KSA.

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Location : Brasov, Romania Team : Viraat, Enayat, Sotiris, Kish, Adil, Teenukha, Role : Lead Architect Dubai 2018 The vision for this master plan project is to contribute and reinforce the Client’s idea of “Vision 2030”: key ideas such as linking people, creating sustainable, smart and lively places reinforce our vision of the masterplan design and contribute to society. Brasov is located in the central part of the country, about 166 kilometers north of Bucharest and 380 kilometers from the Black Sea.

Brasov Masterplan Ceetrus Bucharest

Key adjacency to our site is the Coresi shopping mall on north west side. The most important environmental feature near the site is the mountains and the views toward it in south west direction.

The masterplan consists of Residential, Business park, Sports facilities, Amenities and retail opportunities.

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Location : DHCC, Dubai UAE Team : Viraat, Sandhya, Sotiris Role : Lead Architect Dubai 2018 The site is located in DHCC masterplan. The 3500 sqm development will comprise of Client corporate office, while one of the floors would be leased out. The lower floors consist of the main lobby space and retail / cafe opportunity.

A&H Headquarters Al Ghurair

The design is an efficient floor plate of office spaces with ample transmission of light for office floors. The north elevation consists of greater glazing while the south elevation has more solid components. The linear assembly of spaces is structurally supported with shear wall cores that also house the lifts and mep. The building box cantilevers out by approx 10m on either side, thereby visually appearing light and floating over the solid base.

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Abdulla & Hamad Al Ghurair Investment LLC 2nd floor K Bldg., Airport Road | PO Box 10223 Dubai T +971 4 284 4622 | F +971 4 285 5877 W: www.ahinvestment.ae

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Abdulla & Hamad Al Ghurair Investment LLC 2nd floor K Bldg., Airport Road | PO Box 10223 Dubai T +971 4 284 4622 | F +971 4 285 5877 W: www.ahinvestment.ae

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Abdulla & Hamad Al Ghurair Investment LLC 2nd floor K Bldg., Airport Road | PO Box 10223 T +971 4 284 4622 | F +971 4 285 5877 W: www.ahinvestment.ae

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Location : Cairo, Egypt Team : Viraat, Yasuko, Enayat, Talin, Sotiris Role : Project Architect Dubai 2018 Cairo Festival City development is located close to Cairo Airport.

The challege of the design was to further enhance the brand value of Cairo Festival development by cohesively incorporating the new site.

Cairo Festival City Al Futtaim

The design involved further refining the interaction of existing versus the new development of Hospitality and Retail opportunities. The retail plaza occupies the heart of the development and meant retaining and relooking at the pedestrian and circulation axes to further enhance it as an attracter. The site was sliced by an underpass, thereby presenting challenges to accommodate sufficient parking and discreet access to BOH areas.

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Location : Jumeirah Palm Island - Dubai, UAE Team : Viraat, Michael, Mais, Albert, Michael Role : Lead Architect RSP Architects and Planners, Dubai 2014

Kingdom of Sheba - Hotel & Luxury Apartments IFA Hotels and Resorts

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The Kingdom of Sheba development is located on the partially vacant land on the Western, outer ‘Crescent’ of the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE. The project comprises high end freehold residential, hotel apartment and beach club components which are all surrounded by all associated landscape and public realm and are collectively known as Kingdom of Sheba. Phase 3 of Kingdom of Sheba masterplan is a contemporary exclusive landmark embodying the spirit of modern living, luxury and healthy community. The built mass carves out an awe inspiring arrival experience facing the crescent road to invite its residents while maintaining a subtle enclosure on the beach side. Each condominium offers an expansive feeling with generous balconies and vistas to the blue waters and impressive skyline of Dubai. The mass is sculpted, chamfered and punched to provide maximized views for the penthouses and create spacious duplex apartments.

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CONCEPT_The base form is sculpted as a result5of stringent bye laws, maximizing GFA alongwith 4 6 maximizing sea views for all residential units. The base form is pushed to allow the neighbouring property beach views. The corners are chamfered to allow terracing of penthouses. Balconies and green terraces punctuate the facade to offer prime views of Dubai skyline.

OPTION 2 Areas considering DCR setbacks and guidelines

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Additional storeys required to meet required area

Ground floor - 11025 sqm 1st floor - 11025 sqm 2nd floor - 11025 sqm 3rd floor - 11025 sqm 4th floor - 2756 sqm 5th floor - 1102 sqm

Ground floor - 11025 sqm 1st floor - 11025 sqm 2nd floor - 11025 sqm 3rd floor - 11025 sqm 4th floor - 11025 sqm 5th floor - 11025 sqm

Total GFA - 47958 sqm

Total GFA - 66150 sqm

Ground floor - 11025 sqm 1st floor - 11025 sqm 2nd floor - 11025 sqm 3rd floor - 11025 sqm 4th floor - 11025 sqm 5th floor - 11025 sqm 6th floor - 11025 sqm

No. of storeys : G+5 Areas considering DCR setbacks and guidelines

No. of storeys : G+5 Non standard area considering DCR setbacks Non Standard Area - 3858 sqm

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Total GFA - 77175 sqm Additional storeys required to meet required area No. of storeys : G+6

Ground floor - 5016 sqm 1st floor - 4620 sqm 2nd floor - 3960 sqm 3rd floor - 3432 sqm 4th floor - 4620 sqm 5th floor - 4620 sqm 6th floor - 4620 sqm Total GFA - 18783 sqm Total GFA - 30096 sqm 7th floor - 4620 sqm 8th floor - 4620 sqm 9th floor - 4620 sqm No. storeys : G+5 No. storeys :area G+5considering DCR setbacks Nonofstandard Additional storeys required to meet required area Areas considering DCR setbacks and guidelines Phase 3 ofofKingdom of Sheba masterplan involved some key massing studies to maximise the respecting the ceiling built Non Standard Area - 11313 sqm 10thGFA floor -while 4620 sqm - 4620 sqm shape allowed maximizing ups defined by Palm Jumeirah authorities. The resultant mass most optimal for the site is the11th H floor shape.

The 12th floor - 4620 sqm the fenestration area to the sea while the branching character also enabed the arms to be flexible length.

13th floorin - 4620 sqm 14th floor - 4620 sqm Ground floor - 5676 sqm Ground floor - 5676 sqm Ground floor - 5676 sqm 1st floor - 5408 sqm 1st floor - 5676 sqm 1st floor - 5408 sqm Total GFA - 67848 sqm 2nd floor - 5200 sqm 2nd floor - 5676 sqm 2nd floor - 5200 sqm 3rd floor - 4947 sqm 3rd floor - 5676 sqm 3rd floor - 4947 sqm No. of storeys : G+14 4th floor - 1352 sqm 4th floor - 5676 sqm 4th floor - 5408 sqm Ground floor - 5016 sqm 1st floor - 4620 sqm 2nd floor - 3960 sqm 3rd floor - 3432 sqm 4th floor - 1254 sqm 5th floor - 501 sqm

Ground floor - 5016 sqm 1st floor - 5016 sqm 2nd floor - 5016 sqm 3rd floor - 5016 sqm 4th floor - 5016 sqm 5th floor - 5016 sqm

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LANDSCAPE character MASTERPLAN Components - TERRACING, STEPPING, STRUCTURES Illustrative Section A

View of the beach side with an infinity pool, cabanas and play areas. The H shape of the built form subtly frames views towards Dubai The main arrival experience circumferences around a feature water body. The drop off point is under a majestic cantilever with a city and is a magnet for recreational and socio activities. lobby which opens up to the beach side landscape and recreation areas.

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The 400 key serviced apartments are so arranged to cater to a various range of luxury and opulence. The 4 bedroom units command the best views of the Dubai skyline, alongwith private courts and terrace gardens. The 3 bedroom units are prioritized along the ends of the H branch.

Other than the regular 3 bays which form a 2 bedroom unit, some units have been created as a duplex. The property is well connected to the Club area of Yotel and the prime beach space also creates an oppportunity for water sports and recreational activities.

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Project facts • 400 keys • Builtup - 108,500 sqm • GFA - 71000 sqm • Parking - 670 cars • Basements -1, -2 • Storeys - 8 4 Bedroom unit 3 Bedroom unit 2 Bedroom unit 1 Bedroom unit Cores

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Location : Al Marjan Island - Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Team : Viraat, Ralf Steinhauer, Michael, Farah Role : Lead Architect Dubai 2016 The site occupies a linear beach front near the stem of the Marjan island. Geographically, the site is centrally located between Ras Al Khamah and Umm al Quwain. The linear site is 23256.87 sqm with 325m of prime beach front. The development is envisioned to be a an uber luxury 200 key 5 Star Hotel alongwith 45 Hotel Apartment keys. The project will include a Business center, 3 F&B dining options, a nightclub and other luxurious amenities. The idyllic beach is blessed by spectacular sunrise and sunset views overlooking the Arabian Gulf.

RAK 5 Star Hotel and Apartment Ministry of Presidential Affairs - Abu Dhabi

The linearity of the project allows for a transition zone between the building and the water. This area forms a sheltered beach front that generates a transition between the main building, restaurants and courtyards.

An architectural backdrop flows across the beach front, providing natural light within the interior spaces, while also allowing for fluidity of movement between the courtyards, building facilities and beach front. In order to further engage with the water; a pier is extended into the water ending with a restaurant that offers a panoramic view to the sea, while strengthens the users’ experience of engaging with the water.

The design concept is inspired from the dhow structure and aesthetic elegance. Layered assemblage of planks over the wooden frame forms the hull of the dhow to protect it from the harsh waves of the seas. The pattern thus formed from this structural process creates the functional beauty and aesthetics associated with the dhow.

The design is to emulate these patterns derived from the dhow.

Architecturally the intention of the space and aesthetics is to exude lightness, materiality and beauty. The resort is envsioned as an abode of luxury and richness gently poised on the threshold of land and sea.

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RAK 5 STAR HOTEL & HOTEL APARTMENTS

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Location : Dubai Creek - Dubai, UAE Team : Viraat, Prabhanjan, Michael, Albert, Javi Role : Lead Architect Dubai 2016 The 70,000 sqm residential and retail development is an upcoming project on the Creek. The site is well connected to the transport nodes such as the metro and bus connections. The site offers unparalleled panaromic views to the Creek, the Dubai skyline and to the upcoming Observation tower. The building form is thus arranged to maximise and optimise these vistas. Each residential unit would have premier views.

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Location : Business Bay - Dubai, UAE Team : Viraat, Ralf Steinhauer, Michael, Nizar, Chito, Ronald Role : Project Architect Dubai 2016

AC Marriott Hotel and Executive Apartments Dubai Properties Twin Towers

The plots are at the edge of the Business bay masterplan, at the start of the Al Khaleej Al Tejari 1 Street towards Sheikh Zayed Road.

A key benefit of the site is its walking distance proximity to the Business Bay Metro Station. It is also easily accessible from Sheikh Zayed road – the main highway running through Dubai.

A boutique retail space across both towers based on proximity to demand drivers such as DFM (proposed on neighboring site adjacent to metro) and access to metro station. To create a landmark architectural gateway to Business Bay through simple yet innovative architectural design. The two plots are envisaged to be linked visually and physically through a unique sky bridge connecting the two plots. The AC Mariott hotel is a first time entrant in the Middle East region. The 4 star hotel would consist of 298 keys with lower areas of F&B. The Marriott Executive building opposite to the hotel would be 196 keys serviced apartment with retail space below.

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Location : Dubai, UAE Team : Viraat, Mathias, Rachel, Augostino, Adam, Kaja, Nizar Role : Collaborator LOOP.ph, Dubai 2015 http://loop.ph/portfolio/lunar-dome/ The Lunar dome installation was done marking the holy festival of Ramadan. The sculpture an abstraction of the moon epitomises the moonrise and moonset during the holy month. The hand assembled installation is a complex geometry and utilizes a construction technique of the dome based on chemical, molecular bonds between carbon atoms. When each fibre is bent into a circle it is like charging a battery, creating a taut energetic structure.

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STRUCTURE AND CONSTRUCTION The Lunar Dome is a lightweight dome structure, 5 metre in diameter, and weighing only 60 kg. The individual pieces were woven into surfaces which were later assembled on site. The fabrication

and onsite installation took over 4 days from and used thousands of individually woven circles of composite fibre. The sphere as a geometry was broken down into hexagonal subdivision, wherein each hexagon incribes a circle interlocked with 6 other neighbouring circle units. At certain key junctions or bends nonagon inscribed circle would intersect with 9 other neighbouring circles.

At certain key structural junctions carbon fibres were used to retain the shape of the sphere and prevent it from deformity of sagging. The structure is animated and emulates the waxing and waning of the moon, lit by a circular matrix of pre programmed RGBW LED floodlights

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Location : Gurgaon, Delhi NCR, India Team : Viraat Role : Design, Fabrication & Brand development Delhi 2016 www.rakesserie.com Rakesserie - The Grand Food Truck is a Delhi based culinay franchisee. The food truck would serve all regional cuisines of India and so the brief, branding and fabrication was designed around the same. Graphically, an amalgamation of rich cultural hues, spices and textures were central in realising a brand identity. The simplistic moustache pagdi bawarchi (chef ) logo is adaptable and easy to identify and relate with.

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The fabrication of the truck was closely coordinated with the kitchen consultant, kitchen vendor and fabricator. The truck is fully equiped with silent generators and solar cells to power the kitchen equipments as well as the mood lighting. The truck would roll out in Nov 2016.

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Location : Noida Team : Viraat, Britta Knobel, Amit Gupta Role : Lead Architect Studio Symbiosis, Delhi 2014

Given the nature of the site, an atrium has been provided in the building to ensure the maximum use of daylight and minimize the use of artificial day lighting. The entrance morphs into the atrium as one form and creates the central concept of the design.

The 5220 sqm site was located in the Industrial sector of Noida.

The brief was to build a comprehensive, responsive and functional office. The surrounding areas consist of corporate IT hubs and a bustiling market place near by.

Solar studies were embedded in the design and as a response to the solar direction a responsive façade is instilled in the design.

Porosity of the faced changes in response to the solar radiation and creates a glare free working environment. The faced pattern resonates traditional Indian patterns thereby creating a fusion of architectural style and creates a sense of belonging.

The site did not have any interesting views to look out to. The concept was therefore formulated around the idea of an introvert design. The central core of the design is a cutout atrium open to the sky. Each floor space is accessed through a spiralling ramp which ends at the roof garden. Each floor may be subdivided into smaller units to lease out to tenants. The entrance to the main lobby area is through the scooped out volume which opens up to the atrium.

The scooped out entrance merges with the atrium geometry such that to create a stack effect for warm air to escape.

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G VIRAAT KUMAR | PROFESSIONAL | ACADEMICS

Location : Ahmedabad, Gujarat Team : Viraat, Shaique, Mayank Role : Coordination Architect Studio Symbiosis, Delhi 2012 The hotel is based on the concept of waves in nature. Using fold lines as movement trajectories and perception alongwith programmatic requirements, the design is a seamless integration of landscape and built form. These waves emerge effortlessly from the landscape creating a sense of harmonic relationship with the ground. The profile of the building has been designed with keen emphasis given both to the smooth transition from the horizontal landscape to the vertical building and to the standardization and repetition of the faรงade components.

Hilton Hotel Seamless Waves

TRANSPARENCY The entry to the building has been marked with a column less cantilever that creates a dramatic entrance space. The guests are welcomed by the architecture of the canopy that follows the seamless nature of the rest of the proposal emerging from the ground and morphing back into it.

NESTED ZONES On the lower three floors the proposal consists of reception lobby, shopping area, banquet hall, meeting rooms, restaurants, lounge space and service areas. All these elements are tied with a coherent design language of natural formations like canyon emphasized by the principles like the flowing fold lines. The spaces are carved out using the same design principles with which a wave carves out a canyon. This helps in connecting the various public functions into one space visually which still has the capability of functioning independently.

VIRAAT KUMAR | PROFESSIONAL | ACADEMICS

ANATOMY OF THE BUILT UP BASEMENTS_-2lvl Basement for parking and 1st basement for services and BOH

LANDSCAPE_Fluid Landscape and movements which merges with the facade

VERTICAL CIRCULATION_Two fire escape stairwells and a passenger and service lift core

STRUCTURE_The Mezzanine lvl and Front, Banquet canopy consistes of steel truss structure, rest of it is a framed structure.

SLABS_Lower slabs are public areas and so are large, they gradu- BEAMS ally taper down to the guest room layouts

FACADE_It consists of double curve and panellisedDGU’s. Overlapping it are Aluminium bands which conceal the slab lines

OVERLAPPED LAYERS

EXPLODED_Facade Layers

DETAIL_Vertical section_Transome

DETAIL_Facade_Ground junction detail POWER COATED ALUM. CLIP

DETAIL_Facade_Bend detail

VARIES

VISION DGU (AS PER CALCULATION)

X5 UNITIZED SYSTEM

VISION DGU (AS PER CALCULATION)

G.I STEEL OR ALUM. TUBE 75x75x5 mm (AS PER CALC.)

MULLION LINE

POWER COATED ALUM. CLIP

MULLION LINE

VARIES ALUM. CLADDING

VISION DGU (AS PER CALCULATION)

OUTSIDE

FIXED BRACKET

LINE OF PARTITION WALL (BY OTHERS) ALUM. CLADDING

750 To 1950 VARIES

INSIDE

LINE OF PARTITION WALL (BY OTHERS)

POWER COATED VISIBLE SURFACE

ALUM. SLEEVE INSERT

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2mm THK. ALUM. SHEET 20

FIRE STOP PROTECTION

POWER COATED VISIBLE SURFACE

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AHMEDABAD HOTEL AHMEDABAD HIRISE HOSPITALITY AHMEDABAD

VERTICAL SECTION TRANSOM DETAIL @ STACK JOINT

STUDIO SYMBIOSIS NOIDA

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VERTICAL SECTION TRANSOM DETAIL @ SLAB LEVEL

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VIRAAT KUMAR | PROFESSIONAL | ACADEMICS

VIRAAT KUMAR | PROFESSIONAL | ACADEMICS

Mesh

Subdivision

Nurbs

The facade was completely resolved and designed in Grasshopper. The horizontal bands where designed to break away from the monotonous morphology of window hotels or curtain glazing.

Also, each aluminium sheet band conceals the slab behind it. The floor to floor height of the lower floors is higher than the typical room heights, this parameter translated into the thickness of each band. The bands gradually thin down in thickness as it moves up to the higher floors, thereby contributing to the concept of seamless integration of landscape and built mass.

The slab profile on each floor was curvi-linear. The cost of preparing each formwork for the numerous bends would have been considerable. To resolve the base curve was segmented into 10 or more subdivisions to approximate the base profile. The more the subdivision the more closer to the profile of base curve. Using Grasshopper a setout drawing was generated with dimensions at equi distant points about the curve.

VIRAAT KUMAR | PROFESSIONAL | ACADEMICS

VIRAAT KUMAR | PROFESSIONAL | ACADEMICS

The canopy was constructed with 28 inter connected truss members. The truss TR1 and TR2 were first erected. A base point was set from which the rest of the truss members and their distances were referred to using Pythagoras theorem. Once the canopy was modelled in 3D and resolved structurally with the consultant, the Centreline setout drawings were generated using Grasshopper to cut down on the man hours and to eliminate any errors. The canopy assembly involved high precision so as to maintain the geometrical profile for panelling at a later stage.

VIRAAT KUMAR | PROFESSIONAL | ACADEMICS

Location : Dubai, UAE Team : Viraat, Prabhanjan, Maria, Nizar, Verdee, Greg Role : Design coordination and development RSP Architects and Planners, Dubai 2015

03.08

Deira Island mall Nakheel group

RENDERINGS

Main Atrium View

The Site is located on the Deira Islands, a new 15.3 square kilometer waterfront destination development in Dubai, this development will add 40km to Dubai’s existing coastline, including a 21 km beach front, and pave the way for hundreds of new tourism, leisure and residential developments such as hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, mixed-use buildings and waterside homes.

Deira Island mall proposed to be the worlds largest retail property with a total net leasable area of 327,000 sqm. The project will also boast of the worlds largest openable roof. The openable roof shall be retracted in the winter season, thereby reducing electrical load and conserve power.

Deira area consists of buildings of different landuses and functions, ranging from residential to commercial and mixed-used areas. Residential buildings make up a large percentage of the total area indicating the need for such a Retail project. The Site would be approached Via three different bridges. The first of which will serve the people coming from Sharjah side through Al Itihad Road, the others will serve the residents coming from Dubai side through Sheikh Rashid Road, Sheikh Zayed Road and Jumeirah Road. Given its location on Deira Islands, the project site is mainly surrounded by low rise buildings found in Deira area. This will open the views up to further high rise developments in Dubai and Provide further views’ opportunities to Dubai Creek and the busy Deira neighborhood at night.

VIRAAT KUMAR | PROFESSIONAL | ACADEMICS

OPENABLE AND FIXED ROOF DETAILS

MAIN ENTRANCE DESIGN

E L E VAT I O DESIGN N MALL ELEVATION PRINCIPLE

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

TYPICAL SECTION DETAILS

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

FA C A D E D E S I G N - T H E C H E Q U E R

DESIGN DIAGRAMS

VIRAAT KUMAR | PROFESSIONAL | ACADEMICS

Location : New Delhi Team : Viraat, Rishi Role : Project Architect Studio Symbiosis, Delhi 2012

DINING /KIDS

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DEN / GYM / MASTER

SITEPLAN - OVERVIEW

Rai Residence Inside Outside House SUN

SUN

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The Rai residence located in the heart of Lutyens Delhi has been designed as a sensitive building, sitting in harmony with its surroundings. The design is an outcome of overlap and interaction of the design parameters of movement patterns, solar studies, soft-subtle transition zones, interaction of built and landscape and of the old and the new.

The design form emerges and flows out of the existing building. The lines of the first floor bridge connection to the existing house emanate and disperseon the site.

INTERLOCKING SPACES Aqua villa has a swimming pool sitting admist the design.

It creates a soft transition zone between the proposed

villa, the landscape and the existing house, modulating and amalgamating these varied elements into one interlocking system.

MOVEMENT PATTERNS The movement patterns lead to a three point access to the proposal. The first one is through a covered walkway connected connecting the existing house to the new with a water wall along the transition space. The second connection is for guests coming in evening from the side walkway which travels along the landscape and creates a more semi private entrance to the building. The third is a service entry for the staff and nanny from the north east boundary of the proposal, which ensures there is no cross movement of the staff through the villa.

VIRAAT KUMAR | PROFESSIONAL | ACADEMICS

TRANSFORMATION PROCESS DINING /KIDS

SITE PLAN

ZONING DIAGRAM_Ground Floor Plan

ZONING DIAGRAM_First Floor Plan

SERVICE ACCESS

DINING /KIDS

TUTORS LAWN

LIVING

POOL

DEN/ MASTER

LIVING LAWN

DEN / GYM / MASTER

GUESTS Japanese Garden

MAIN ENTRANCE LAWN

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VIRAAT KUMAR | PROFESSIONAL | ACADEMICS

VIRAAT KUMAR | PROFESSIONAL | ACADEMICS | RESEARCH

SUN PATH STUDIES OF DIFFERENT FORMS - SOLAR RADIATION SUMMER

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SUN PATH STUDIES OF DIFFERENT FORMS - SHADOW ANALYSIS

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DGU GLAZING

Double glazing units

POOL COOLS AIR

GRASS ROOF

insulates the roof from solar heat gain

swimming pool is cooling the surrounding air

HEATING

SKYLIGHTS

increase natural lighting in the building and reduces energy consumption

floor heating system in built

SOLAR PANELS

cools the buildings and lowers energy consumption

ELEMENT COOLING

inside thermal mass (concrete walls) improve to regulate the inside temperature

INSULATION

insulation on the roof+facade helps to regulate the building temperature

EARTH COOLING

reduces energy consumption summer: cools down hot air in the ground winder: warming up outside cold air

VIRAAT KUMAR | PROFESSIONAL | ACADEMICS

Location : Noida, Delhi NCR Team : Viraat, Joy, Ahefaz Role : Project Architect Studio Symbiosis, Delhi - 2013 The interior project of 4000sqm was being designed to cater to the expansion of the Indo Home Deco Park Furniture Showroom and Office. The intention of the Showroom was to cater to select invited guests and was not intended for the general public.

Sharda Showroom and Office Furniture Showroom and Office

The design philosophy involved enhancing the shopping experience of Clients by carefully planning their movement through the Showroom without much hinderance or interference to the display and the product. The visitors are greeted to an imposing double height wall. The wall has scooped out negatives from its mass to give a vista of the inside.

A twisting sculptural staircase winds its way through in the double height space and connects the upper layers of the showroom. The modular column has been concealed with a smooth flowing highlight feature which subtly connects the floor and the ceiling and also displays the product. The staircase connects to the first floor where carpet and puff units which are displayed on shelves moulded with the flow of movement, a wall acts as a buffer between the carpet and dining display units. The second floor opens up to the complete floor space and it houses contemporary furniture and beds. The top floor houses the offices and workspaces which have been integrated with a flair of intimate and yet corporate essence.

VIRAAT KUMAR | PROFESSIONAL | ACADEMICS

VIRAAT KUMAR | PROFESSIONAL | ACADEMICS

VIRAAT KUMAR | PROFESSIONAL | ACADEMICS

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Unrolled Surfaces

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Beach House Residence

Location : Panjim, Goa Team : Viraat Role : Self employed Unbuilt Project - 2010

A staircase leads to the First floor from the living area and connects the private zones of the house. The master bedroom is accessed by an open corridor with the balcony facing the sea side.

The site is located 20km south of Panjim city. The site is a virgin beach facing property. The intention of the design was to be minimal and express in terms of expanse and provide maximum views and vistas to the beach side. To also evoke a sense of calm, peace and tranquility to its users, and connect them with the elements of nature. The design is a crossover of inside outside spaces to . The Ground floor is the arriving space with parking. The living space opens up to the kitchen with an informal dining area shaded by a tree against the backdrop of the Sea. This layout of space allows a user to be connected with the breeze and sound of the waves.

The room has a heigh ceiling and is ventilated by a sunroof, thereby keeping the ambient temperature cool. The Master room is connected to the bathroom with a discrete bridge which overlooks the sea as well as the garden area of the site., thereby, maintaining a connection between the two spaces.

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1. EARTH FILLING 2. WATER CASCADE 3. CAR PARKING 4. STORE 5. MEP SERVICES 6. KITCHEN 6A. KITCHEN 7. DRAWING ROOM 8. COMMON TOILET 9. BAR 10. GUEST ROOM 11. MASTER BEDROOM 12. TOILET

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Location : Sushant School of Architecture, Gurgaon Team : Viraat, Shaique, Joy, Laura Role : Tutor Summer Workshop 5th - 12th July 2014 The workshop aimed at instilling the concepts, tools and techniques to create an ‘Iconoclastic Tower’ based on feedback loop mechanism, thereby creating robust and efficient architectural forms. Iconoclastic architecture breaks away from the perception of an ‘Icon’ which has been represented by a vertical hi-rise structure in the last few decades and thereby creates architecture which challenges the perception of the typology, conversely creating iconic architecture.

Iconoclastic Tower V2.0

Summer Workshop 5th - 12th July 2014

Iconoclastic Towers was focused on creating integrated architectural forms where the various systems and subsystems respond to each other, thereby creating a

coherent design. Natural formations and biological systems were studied to create a rule-based system governing the system of the tower itself. Iteration based digital and physical models will be generated as an investigation for an optimum solution for the typology.

The workshop was an intense tutorial and team based mode of learning. The techniques learned will be applied by the students on the project being worked upon in the workshop.

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Location : Barcelona, Spain Team : Viraat, Diego, Gamze Tutor : Marta Male Alemany, Luis Fraguada, Victor Viña IAAC (Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya), Barcelona, Spain -2011

Kry[n] stallation

Master Thesis - Emergent Structures

Emergent articulations within surfaces will aim at introducing an emergent form of aggregation, as Greg Lynn has defined it in intricacy, “A non-modular construction where almost each and every part is unique in shape and dimension”. “Variations are not random but are derived from the overall composition of a whole. Aggregations are instances where modular components are complexly connected to produce a mass or form that is not simply reducible to a single modular logic of assembly.”

RESEARCH The research intends to explore the additive and repeti-

tive formation of crystals on a form work. The formation of the crystals is governed by various parameters and so to modify and tweak certain crystallization and machinic processes to produce an emergent, controlled result.

The research aims to replicate and redifine a natural process and apply it for an architectural context.

STEPS The research is with certain parameters to manipulate and deform a module/array of composite mesh or linear strand components based on the parametric and computational model. This model would also generate growth and progression of the geometry depending on the duration of immersion, salt content , etc. to optimize the best evolutionary outcome.

To simulate the growth process of crystallization on a range of form works with various parameters and given

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the reusability nature of the material speculate and model a system of construction that is cyclic, reusable, efficient, on site and transportable.

KRY[N]STALLATION It is a construction process that mixes two wasted phenomenons found in nature in order to model and rigidify inhabitable temporary spaces of low cost and reusable materials. Floatation and crystallization.

CRYSTALLIZATION_Process The second natural process is the stiffening of those threads and it happens thanks to the particles of floating crystals in the solution, triggering the growth of crystals on the submerged group of threads under a supersaturated solution. Crystals would cover each thread in a specific period of time, merging the crystals layer of one thread to the closest layer, creating a single crystal “stone”.

This supersaturated solution can be produced under controlled conditions (like borax or sugar) or can be simply find on site in the Dead Sea owning to the fact it’s waters contains a particular amount of salt that crystallizes Before the submersion of the threads a pre-treatment of them is done, a half automated, half manual.

BUOYANCY_as a formwork system It’s geometrical shaper method takes advantage of the force of floatation on lineal soft elements (like threads or ropes) in order to lift some parts and sink other ones, achieving a desired form. These spaces are dictated by the position of the threads on a base and the placing of some MACHINIC_Process punctual items that improve or reduce the buoyancy effect The computerized part prints an “instructive” on the on the thread, such floats and weights. thread itself and on the base where it will be placed. This DESIGN FLOWCHART Computation_Designing Geometry

TIME LAPSE_Crystal Formation

information is generated on a computer and is communicated by a kit of portable devices described next. A machine colors with dots where the floats, weights and connections to other threads should be placed on the thread. A fourth colorThe indicates initial andtectonics final edges purposethe of the Digital The purpose the Digital studio was toof examine changes in of the thread that should be connected tothe thetectonics frame or studio was toproduction examineby the in architectural requirements to other thread. These edges are labeled a changes small experiments label architectural production requirements that result from introducing digital printer, that relates the threads to a frame printed on a that result fromtechniques. introducingSpecial digital manufacturing continuous paper printer and was pasted on a solid surface manufacturing techniques.

Special emphasis on combining data and _scaffold (like wood). emphasis wasthe onresulting combining data and material and implications material andthe thearchitectural resulting implications this has on design,

this has to onsite theconditions. architectural design, specific APPLICATION specific to group site conditions.

The dipping technique of the of threads would depend of the supersaturated solution (a manufactured tank, a site filled with the solution or the Dead Sea) and will result, after the crystallization, in a temporary resistant structure. The material can be reused after the melting, even the crystals .

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interstitial contact between crystals

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weight of crsytals changes the behaviour of the thread and creates equally distrubeted weight

distance between loads

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MESH BEHAVIOUR SIMULATION

Mesh inserted in fluid with weights and floats

Design principles/methodology

Mesh deforms in fluid according to the weight and floats

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ditionaland strength of material for construction, but, by the direct not only the spectrum of possibilities described on the computer expands ating building components The possibility of directly fabric-

Ongoing crystallization process after deformation of mesh in borax saturated fluid

STEP 3_Additional components added to spread the reach and extent of the structure

As crystallization completes the geometry of the mesh is retained in its deformed state

STEP 4_Final outcome of another layer of crystallization

On completion of kry[n]stallation process

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site deployment using borax - land

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A crane would be required in the end to remove the water A water tight tank setup is required to create a structure out of a A tanker with a prepared saturated solution fills up the tank.

The coded threads with weight/ float/join points behaves actight tank. The structure stands on the principle of a catenary saturated borax solution.

The frame alongwith the threads is crane lifted and allowed to cordingly in the solution.

A tanker can be used to drain the requisite A crane would be required in the end to remove Over a duration of 3hrs the rigidification of the A water tight tank setup is required to create sink A tanker with a prepared saturated solution fills The coded threads attached with weight/ float/ formation. in the tank.

ON APPLICATION_casted at sea solution. obtained solution can besolution. re-heated water tight tank. The structure stands on the threads start.The Depending on the amount of crystal a SITE structure out of a saturated borax solution. up the tank. frame alongwith the threads join pointsThe behaves accordingly in the

density formwork caninbe overand for used again. is crane required lifted andthe allowed to sink theleft tank.

48hours to have a notable amount of density.

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A tug boat pulls an off-shore rig platform to the concerned area. The framework consisting of the programmed threads is imThe platform rig is anchored to the sea floor. It is equipped with mersed into the saline water.at a specific depth. cranesto pull up a frame consisting the structure.

principle of a catenary formation.

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On completion of the crystallization process over the framework, the cranes hiost up the immersed structure to the machine construction surface.

The cranes assist in attaching the structure to the tug boats to take to shore.

Code printing

machine construction Feeder+Cutter assembly

The machine works on 2axes. The feeder motor reels in the thread depending on the distance between the various points

Over a duration of 3hrs the rigidification of theA tanker can be used to drain the requisite A crane would be required in the end to remove the solution. The obtained solution can be re-heated water tight tank. The structure stands on the threads start. Depending on the amount of crystal principle of a catenary formation. density required the formwork can be left overand for used again.

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The G code colour stamped on string is depending on the 3d geometry outcome required

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Location : Barcelona, Spain Team : Viraat Tutor : Luis Fraguada IAAC (Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya), Barcelona, Spain -2011

Cactus Tower

Self shading dynamic tower

The manner in which a plant grows, spreading its leaves to the sun and receiving the maximum possible photons to initiate its metabolic process, similar is the principle of our design. The design primarily focuses on the adaptability of a building facade to harness the solar energy and use it for building systems. The intelligence in the design involves the moving ability of the solar panels on the skin to adjust according to the incident solar radiation. Each frame is sub divided into a glazing and a solar panel system. The numerous panels together, parametrically peel out of the skin to maximize the gain in solar energy. This allows a building skin to absorb solar energy

for a maximum duration in a day. The intention of the design is to demonstrate that the building’s individual mechanical components will work with the Ecotect input depending of location, comfort needs, and climate conditions. As mentioned before each component will follow solar radiation to harvest solar energy through sets of photovoltaic panels. It also will also allow natural ventilation of the building, whenever necessary. Its lower glass will alow to have 360 views of it’s surroundings and letting natural light to enter the building.

MECHANICS Each solar panel is connected with a motor which actuates its peel out or stick in reaction. And so each motor is connected with an ‘arduino’ which caliberates each motor depending on the solar availability on a certain time of the day on a specific area of the building skin.

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CONSTRUCTION_Prototype

REAL TIME_ Script with light sensor to control the opening of flap

OPTIMUM_The Flaps open optimally to receive maximum incident photons to generate maximum electrical energy, as well as self shade the structure to reduce the heat gain on the building envelope

DIA - GRID STRUCTURE

SENSOR ACTUATED FLAPS

FENESTRATION

OVERALL SYSTEM

SITE_ @22 Barcelona is an urban revitalization scheme in Poble Nou industrial area. It focuses on injecting life in the neglected and abandoned industrial plots. The Cactus tower emmulates nature in its function. The sensors actuate flaps to dynamically self shade the office as well as provide electricity from solar energy building from excess solar gain.

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CONTACT kumarviraat@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/viraatkumar UAE 308, Lakeside Residence Cluster A, JLT, Dubai UAE +971.552359474

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Architecture | Design | Urbanism | Technology Viraat Kumar Masters in Advanced Architecture (IAAC, Barcelona) | B.Arch (RGTU University, India) Licenced Architect - Council of Architecture, India

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