portfolio of architectural worksyashaswini apte

“Live as you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

My portfolio is a compilation of selected projects of my Masters course work and my profes-

sional journey over the past ten years with two firms and my own freelance work. My Masters

work is a reflection of my design ideology and my interest in delving deeper into the princi-

ples of self-sufficiency and sustainability My professional work reflects the ideology of each

firm. Each project unique in its specific criteria and considerations has been a learning pro-

cess.

barcelona ‘zero emissions’

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BV-5001

plan of a single building block

overhead water reservoir

underground water reservoir

rain water pipe connected to turbine & pump underground water reservoir connection with reservoir from another block

water pipe connected to underground reservoir

hydro-electric generator

converter &battery

water collecting/water pumping

water collecting

water reservoir (24m x 24m)and substation

enlarged plan

underground reservoir

water routes:

daytime water collection and energy generating through hydro-electric turbines & generators in drains. night time- low peaks in energy used to pump the water back up the sewer line infrastructure from the low to the high reservoir.

daytime water collection and energy generating through hydro-electric turbines & generators in drains. water �lters down to low reservoir.

At each substation there are electric converters and batteries, as well as connections to the main grid, and a monitoring station.

existing manholesexisting drains

water storage tanks on building roof tops on passeig de gracia

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high reservoir

low reservoir

low reservoir

The purpose of the studio was to propose a ‘zero-emission’ proposal for the area of Putxet in Barcelona. Putxet is a small mountain located between Vallarca and Sant Gervasi in Barcelona, 181metres high which has a potential for generating hydro-electricity from rain water. Taking advantage of the mountainous area and amount of rainfall received here, we undertook a study of the rain water flow pattern, rain water collection, areas of water flooding to conclude with a zero-emission proposal for powering the area of Putxet. The proposal at for three scales of the city :o building scaleo barrio scaleo city scale

main network

existing reservoir

proposed reservoir

secondary network

water pumping down

planned reservoir

water pumping up

mapping the proposed rain water collection on the roofs of the buildings & energy generation within the blocks

mapping of the proposed water network along the roads of Putxet

enlarged section through build-ing rain water drain

detail of road drain

water storage tanks proposed on the buildings roof tops for generation of electricity

mapping the proposed rain water collec-tion along the drainage networks of the city & planning a water pumping system

self-sufficient block, barcelona

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winter sun

DETAIL ‘B’ - winter

surface pre-heated by the sun

�oor heating system exhaust

vent

south facing building skin consisting of double glazed facade with pv cells

north facing building skin consisting of double glazed facade for north light

terrace space for residence, perforated slab to allow light to pass through

fresh air from the side

residential

commercial/ o�ces

recreational

research/ educational

commercial - shopping

LEGEND

cultural

commercial - shopping

parking

service areas

more surface exposed to sun’s radiation

stepping up of buildings, tilting of facade & solar panels on the roof

evolution of the section

summer sun

winter sun

south facing building orientation

PRECAST MODULAR BUILDING UNIT - precast concrete can be reused for sub base gravel in road construction

DOUBLE GLAZED GLASS PROJECTING PANELS FIXED ON STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMEWORK USING ALUMINUM SECTIONS- glass and structural steel can be recycled.

PRECAST PANELS WITH TERRA-COTTA TILE CLADDING AND GLAZING FOR BUILDINGS - glass can be recycled, precast panels can be crushed and re-used in road construction work for sub layer gravel

RCC COLUMNS & STAIRCASES WITH INORGANIC COLOR PIGMENT - concrete work can be recycled and used as rubble

DETAIL ‘B’ - summer

summer sun

surface pre-heated by the sun

radiant cooling

exhaust vent

south facing building skin consisting of double glazed facade with pv cells

north facing building skin consisting of double glazed facade for north light

terrace space for residence, perforated slab to allow light to pass through

fresh air from the side

The design concept of the Barcelona ‘super block’ is to utilise the abundant sun energy available to generate energy for the buildings thus making it a self-sufficient block . The block consists of individual buildings which are draped with an ‘energy skin’ that forms the metabolics of the block. The skin forms the metabolic, structural system and houses the service cores. The buildings are oriented towards the south and stepped up in height towards the north creating a continuous & stepped terrain of roofs with optimum orientation toward the sun.

self-sufficient block proposal

ground floor plan

metabolic diagrams

external air external air

building skin with projecting double glazing with pv cells on south facing facade

rain water collection between the inclined roof surfaces

building skin

light & ventilation cut-outs for basement

wind intensity lowered by building skin

building skin with projecting double glazing for north light

light well/ atrium

light

basement 1

ground lvl

basement 2

rain water collection from ground surface

DETAIL ‘A’

DETAIL ‘B’

geothermal loops for heating & cooling

inclination of roof for optimum sun orientation

inclination of vertical facade for maximum sun exposure

stepping up of the skin along with the buildings

inclined facade

stepping up of buildings & solar panels on the roof

initial section

summer sun

winter sun

ground floor plan

ramp to parking

ramp to parkinginteractive space

-1.2m lvl

outdoor market0m lvl

outdoor cafe

outdoor art gallery-1.8m lvl

ramp down

ENTRANCE FROM GLORIES SIDE

ENTRANCE FROM BEACH SIDE

pedestrian ramp dn

ramp down

ramp down

ramp up

ramp down

exit rampfrom parking

exit rampfrom parking

outdoor exhibition space

exhibitionhall

department store

library

music store

cafe

cafe

art gallery

artist’s workshop

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ramp down

section thro’ the block indicating the functions & the metabolics

materials scheme for the block

self-sufficient block, barcelona

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The project focuses on harnessing solar energy to be used within the block with excess energy generated supplied to the grid. For this purpose I am developing a skin which will have solar cells on the south facing facade. This skin is a structural element which not only includes energy harnessing technology but is also used as a ventilation and shading device depending on the season and sun angle. Using Galapagos the following study has been done:

1)Optimum angle for orientation of the buildings towards the south along the x-y axis2)Optimum angle for the inclination of the south facade/ skin of the buildings along the z-axis

projections on outer ‘energy skin’

grasshopper code & 3d view for projections on ‘energy skin’

grasshopper code for optimization of the surface angle for ‘energy skin’

optimum surface inclination & galapagos calculation

grasshopper partial code

max avg solar irradiation value for �tness

inclination angle of surface to be optimized

x-y axis inclinationy-axis inclination

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3d brick printingThe 3d brick pattern is inspired from the structure of a honeycomb. However, the rigidity of the hexagonal honeycombs have been modified by integrating it with other polygons. The modules are varied in size and intensity to resemble a spider’s web. The idea was to read the voids as much as the solids akin to Zaha Hadid’s mesa table. to achieve a more organic effect the surfaces have been given a gentle curvature. The brick is printed using 3d additive printing methodology.

cnc printed benchA sculptural look. Considering it was to be fabricated out of plywood we wanted to counter the rigidity of the waffle structure with the fluidity of the surfaces. It is designed as a love seat. The interplay of surfaces and heights creates the backrest and seating for each side while maintaining the homogeneity of the bench.

visual program-mingINTERACTIVE BCN: ITS PEOPLE & MORE...

The program is a graphical visualization and analysis of the demographic information of the people in the barrios of Barcelona city. The data is represented as a comparative between the barrios with respect to the population - subdivided as per gender, age groups and the activity. In order to make the visualization informative we have included additional facts and images of the barrios accessed through an interactive map.

COLLECTING THE DATA

GROUPING THE DATA

DATA PROCESSING

VISUALIZATION

novotel, pune

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The Novotel is a chain of world class, four star business hotels. Located along Pune’s important arterial road, the Novotel, Pune is designed to capitalize on the long frontage facing the main road that the site has been blessed with.

The strategy was to create a contrast between the sleek contemporary glass box that contains 308 rooms and the podium block that is expressed as a solid vertical element. At the top right hand corner a special architectural element highlights the entire composition with a deep blue tinted glass that also reflects the Novotel corporate colour.

The swimming pool is a visible feature on the podium completing the architectural composition.The standard room forms the basis of building module, adapting and combining to form the standard suite and attached rooms.

in-progress construction photographs

ground floor public areas

junior suite

standard room

standard suite

typical floor

boulder hills mall, hyderabad

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The Mall of Hyderabad will be Hyderabad’s (the Information Technology capital of India) largest mall strategically located along the IT corridor, near large residential developments and several large Technology parks.

The site has a long frontage along the main road and slopes sharply down towards the road. We have exploited this natural slope by introducing two ground floor levels with a major retail anchor space sandwiched between the main bulk of the mall and rising four floors high. Th e long and wide site features a classic race-track loop atrium with retail spaces on either sides and larger atriums articulating the circulation at either ends. A sun shades central courtyard interrupts the main circulation and helps generate a rich variety of interior spaces as well as alfresco dining opportunities.

longitudinal section

At the lower end an independent but linked block helps define the pedestrian plaza. This is the entertainment block which houses cinemas, a major draw in this city and gaming floors with food and beverage outlets at the lower floor opening up into the pedestrian plaza.

retail floor

ground floor public areas

cross-section

capitol complex, naya raipur

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THE CAPITAL OF A STATE MUST BE ARCHITECTURALLY & CULTURALLY THE CROWNING GLORY

for the peopleby the people & to the people

Sun symbolises LIFE & LIGHTRising sun symbolises PROSPERITY & PROGRESS

Chattisgarh - a newly born state is like the rising sun

capitol complex

road sections primary roadview of the secretariat & hod buildings

The project consists of planning of a new Capitol complex to be located in Naya Raipur, the proposed new capital city of for the State of Chattisgarh. The Master Plan, the Secretariat, the Heads of Departments building and other amenities are planned.As a symbol of the newly constituted State, the planning draws inspiration from the rising sun, symbolising the dawn of a new era: an emerging power.

entrance of the hod building public spaces & plazas

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The brief was to re-furbish the guest bedroom in the old family mansion known as Kilachand House. This initially involved civil strengthening of beams and slabs along with waterproofing of damp external wall. the room had beautiful mosaic flooring which had faded and dulled over the years. These tiles were thoroughly cleaned and restored to their original look.

bathroom - shower cubicle

The doors and windows were cleared of the layers of paint & were polished to match the rest of the furniture. In the bedroom a wall unit is designed and built completely from Burmese teak wood. This 19 feet long unit accommodates a computer table, television, mini bar, storage & book shelves.

In the bathroom a combination of blue and green handmade tiles was used in contrast to the cream Italian marble. These tiles were used in the shower cubicle and along the wash basin mirror. Discarded old wooden, louvered windows were restored, re-sized and re-used as shutters for the wash basin cabinets.

walk-in closet bathroom

balconyutility

pantry

bedroom

layout plan

bedroom entrance

bedroom - wall unit

bathroom - washbasin counter

bedroom - niche

kala academy, goa

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section through building art gallery

amphitheatre

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auditorium - performing arts & cinema

Kala Academy, Goa a ‘landmark’ cultural building in the capital city Panaji was designated as the inaugural venue for the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. Built in 1983 & designed by Charles Correa, the academy for conceived as a centre for performing arts - music, dance & theatre in the regional language. The Academy was to be restored & upgraded to facilitate the screening of films along with the provision of additional facilities required for it to act as the inaugural venue of the Festival.

ground floor

entrance facade

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