Condonium Drawing

I did the condo Set for 28 Hanson Street during my tenure at TBA. I studied the zoning and building regulations specific to condominium development in Boston. While noting down the setback requirements, height limitations, parking regulations, and any other relevant guidelines, I started with field measurements of the project. By drafting the plans for approval, I kept all the present measures and old permit documents to evaluate and produce final detailed floor plans for each unit that depict room dimensions, locations of walls, doors, windows, and any built-in fixtures. I ensured that the drawings accurately represented the proposed layout and design.

Design options for 6 unit house

I started this project in my initial month at TBA, during which I visited the existing house in Brighton with my seniors for field measurements. We imagined and discussed some design ideas for renovating this into a 6-unit home. I then crafted the initial layouts in Revit and produced a detailed existing house in 3D. Gradually we finalize a few alternatives according to the relevant guidelines and character of the surrounding neighborhood. We tried to design these unit configurations to be efficient, functional, and appealing to potential residents. Two finalized options are listed below; these are typically first-floor layouts; similarly, other floors were developed.

Option 1

692 Washington Street, Brighton Timothy Burke Architecture, 2023.

Option 2

Lot Design Options

Developing multiple lot options was a great learning experience at TBA. I studied and familiarized myself with the zoning and subdivision regulations specific to this area in Boston, where the lot division was to take place. The client needed his existing lot divided into two properties and wanted to build a new house on the new lot. My supervisor and I assessed the characteristics and constraints of the current lot, such as its size, shape, topography, and any existing structures or features. Further, I developed a neighborhood plan locating the nearby housing typologies. We even consulted with a professional land surveyor who can accurately measure and map the existing lot boundaries, utilities, and easements or encroachments.

Neighbourhood Plan

78 Upland Road, Brookline Timothy Burke Architecture, 2023.

Option 1

Lot Options Option

During the initial phase of planning alternatives, we ensured that each divided lot had adequate access and circulation and that access points complied with transportation regulations and safety requirements. We designed it keeping in mind that the proposed lot division options can be adequately serviced by existing or planned infrastructure, and more open/green spaces are being provided to each lot, as shown in the choices below. After multiple options, we proposed these three options to the client and discussed them with local authorities, planning departments, and zoning officials to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements specific to Boston.

Detailed Drawing set for Construction

We defined the goals and objectives of the renovation project by developing detailed drawings for the house in Westwood. This set included proposed floor plans, demo plans, electrical layouts and schedules, overall elevations and internal elevations. We designed the second floor of this house and also produced drawings for the changed sidings and new windows on the exterior walls.

I studied regulations and different market product cataloges for choosing various electrical and interior details that included staircase parts, windows, furniture, etc. Designing the electrical layout was important at this stage, which allowed the finalisation of the budget for renovation. I majorily learned revit as a BIM tool during this project and my time at TBA.

Introduction

The project was done during the second year of my professional work period at ConnectFour; when, I understood the importance of building adequate architectural spaces. I have primarily been a part of this project, from compiling design intents to detail drawings that went to and fro between the consultants and us. This project is a commercial multi-storey office complex in Bangalore, India. The primary purpose of the master plan was to narrow down the style and aesthetic of the project. Since master planning involves developing a framework for the entire structure, it also defines every structural detail. Typically, we as architects worked with our teams to outline the design scope of the project.

During this process, I, along with my team, took into account all aspects of the project, including budgetary, structural requirements, shapes, views, and other design options.

The master plan involved design information for uses, heights, and setbacks depending on the project. We recognized that workers are more productive within a collaborative environment that establishes interaction and a sense of community. Our focus on the experience created through active public spaces, engaging amenities, and flexible, adaptable tenant spaces delivers office space that predicts the expectations of a demanding tenant demographic.

MFAR Silicon Forest, India.

ConnectFour Design Studio, 2020-2022.

Ground Floor Plan

Site Plan

As a designer, my role was to develop multiple testfit options for all the wings of this project. I developed these considering the Code requirements for a unit floor plate to the number of users to achieve premium and usable office spaces.

During the test fit process,the program is assesed with basic square footages and these verify the current requirements with the future tenant and test if all of the components fit within the space. The test fits verifies that required adjacencies are maintained throughout the space – for examples executive conference rooms located near the executive offices.

FIT LAYOUTS (1500 X 600 WORKSTATIONS)

Sectional Service Details

As the team at Connect Four we have used master planning in our projects, that have noticed significant improvements. The process allows us to manage our projects with extreme precision. It also affords us considerable flexibility throughout the entire duration of design and construction. Our principals understand the importance of master planning and use it as our first line of attack for every project we work.

In developing countries like India, the development projects could be planned in a much more integrated and efficient manner responding to project specific challenges.

Presentation Drawings and Renders

My part in this project was to graphically model and represent design ideas designed by another team from my workplace. These illustrations were made to design another mixed-use commercial building in Bangalore. I participated in modeling the project and incorporated different materials sustainably suitable. Many proposals went through and fro for creating external facades and some internal spaces like reception areas, canteen, and library. Each proposal compilation into a detailed presentation was another role I played during this project. Some of the drawings included rendered floor plans, sectional drawings, elevation drawings, and three-dimensional views.

We kept in mind the next generation using the office space as we designed. Design strategies were used that purchased energy (like electricity and natural gas) to keep buildings active and comfortable. These strategies included mechanical system components such as heat pumps, air-conditioning, radiant heating, electric lighting, and heat recovery ventilators. All in all, defining these aspects of the program helped eliminate the design options and narrowed the focus.

Modern mixed-use development is usually considered a way to rejuvenate communities by creating spaces where a considerable communal part gathers to work, live and shop. The social benefits of mixed-use development extend far beyond enhancing. With the popularity of walkable urban environments on the rise, more developers are turning to mixed-use projects, usually bringing together some combination of office, housing, and shops, sometimes with accommodation or community-serving uses. Local businesses can also benefit from the synergy that mixed-use development provides. With proximity to nearby amenities such as restaurants and fitness centers, employers can showcase their convenient location for potential employees, clients, and business travelers. Mixed-use developments also support local governments with significantly higher returns through property and sales taxes.