PORTFOLIO

T H E S IS

The Museum of Modern Art, Kolkata aims at taking artists and art enthusiasts on a visual and educational journey throughout the history of art. What sets the Museum of Modern Art apart is the sheer contrast between the old and the new under one roof.Hence, a visitor would find fine examplesexamples of traditional, contemporary and digital art in the Museum, but can also view how masterpieces are created as provisions are made to display students painting, sculpting or otherwise creating

beautiful works of art.

KOLKATA | WEST BENGAL UNDERGRADUATE THESIS

MUSEUM OF MODERN ART

DIRECT SUNLIGHT

HEAVIER COOLER AIR ENTERING THROUGH

LOUVRES

BENGALI LONG WINDOW WITH KHARKHARI (LOUVRES)

VILLA HOUSE “BONEDI BARI” OF KOLKATA

TYPICAL COURTYARD OF THE HOUSE

The main inspiration of the form has come from traditional Bengali villas called ‘Bonedi Bari’ which are large residences with one ot multiple courtyards, and some

special vernacular architecture. InIn the Museum of Modern Art, the essence of the traditional elements are taken and

modified into modern equivalents.The illustrations show some studies made of the form and elements of the house.

CONCEPT AND FORM

CONCEPT AND FORM

Traditional window modified to full-length louvre windows to keep air circulation natural while light barely enters.

PTFE is a strong material which can withstand extreme tension, heat and reflects most of bright sunlight, allowing only diffused light.TheThe museum/academic block roof is stretched on a series of trusses and struts.

The open-air-theatre affords a grand view of the museum complex. Artists sometimes perform here. The wall at the

back is reserved for graffiti artists.

Modifying the concept of courtyards in Bengali traditional houses, the courtyards in the museum are built so that any rainwater that falls through is absorbed by the grassy ground, while the typical courtyard ventilation is carried on as normal. The courtyard of the main lobby is accessible, the others are not.

Visitors and staff alike can go over to this accessible island where they can relax and interact with others.

The canteen consists of a kitchen, an indoor sitting area and an outdoor ‘self-service’ area (inspired from “rock” or sitting area outside a traditional

house)house)

The museum has six basic parts: The entrance hall, the administration wing, the exhibition wing, the academic wing, the

canteen and the O.A.T.TheThe administration/entrance block is robust, angular and gives off an aura of formality. It has external terracotta

cladding.The academic/exhibition block is more circular and casual. It has a stretched

membrane roof.

VIEW OF THE MUSEUM

STAFF ENTRANCE HALL

ENTRANCE GATE

CURATOR’S ROOM

STAFF ROOM

STORE ROOM

RESTORATION ROOM

MEETING ROOM

OFFICES

EQUIPMENT STORAGE

DIGITAL ART STUDIO

SERVER ROOM

PROJECTOR SCREEN

HOLOGRAM EXHIBITION

DIGITAL EXHIBITION

CONTEMPORARY EXHIBITION

TRADITIONAL EXHIBITION

ENTRANCE LOBBY

VISITOR ASSISTANCE

SOUVENIR KIOSK

VISITOR MAIN

ENTRANCECLOAK ROOM

FIRST AID

LOST & FOUNDTOILETS

OPEN TO SKY LANDSCAPED COURTYARD

EQUIPMENT STORAGE

PAINTING STUDIO

SCULPTURE STUDIO

SPACES IN THE MUSEUM

ENTRANCES

ACADEMIC WING

SITTING AREA

CANTEEN

OPEN AIR THEATRE

ACCESSIBLE ISLAND WITH A CENTRAL TREE

KITCHEN

VISITOR PARKING

ENTRANCE LOBBY

ACADEMIC WING

MUSEUM WING

FLOOR PLAN

The museum exhibition is separated from the academic wing with a glass wall. The tools and techniques used for making works of art is not a very common knowledge among the general people.

TheThe museum aspires to close this rift between those who make art and those

who enjoy viewing artworks.It becomes a fun and educational experience for viewers of all age groups, while the young artists get some exposure

among art connoisseurs.

VISITORS AND STUDENTS

The museum exhibition has all the equipments necessary for proper presentation of all kinds of artworks ranging from large-scale canvas, paper, photograph, sculpture and also installation

art.TheThe museum also sports a hologram room

for display of digital art.

EXHIBITIONS

The hologram room is an one-of-a-kind display still barely introduced in India. It features hologram machines that have been designed to project an image from multiple angles on to a mist column, thereby creating a 360o view of the artwork,

rather like a sculpture.TheThe hologram room will be an enjoyable

attraction in the museum.

HOLOGRAM ROOM

If the rest of the museum is a little formal, this outdoor attraction is anything but. People can sit here, perform, hold casual gatherings, enjoy someone else’s

performance or just relax.BehindBehind the O.A.T is the graffiti wall. Since graffiti is considered ‘defacing’ of property, here, anyone can create graffiti art, with permission for a change. One must bring

their own graffiti tools, however.

O.A.T & GRAFFITI WALL

COMPETITION

Aurangabad Cricket Stadium Design was a competition organized by Aurangabad District Cricket Association and MIT, Aurangabad, where the participants are asked to design a cricket stadium upon 8.3 Acres (33906.15 sqm) of bustling urban land. The structure shall “form a landmark

in the skyline of the citin the skyline of the city.”

AURANGABAD | MAHARASHTRA COMPETITION | 3 MEMBERS

AURANGABAD CRICKET STADIUM

Aurangabad is best known for the nearby Buddhist caves of Ajanta and Ellora. Buddhism is entwined with the culture of

Aurangabad. AA very distinct symbol of Buddhism is the lotus flower. It represents purity, calmness and all that is good in the world. Hence the stadium takes inspiration from both the soft petals and the sturdy calyx of the lotus

flower.

CONCEPT

The cricket ground is an 140m diameter circular playing field that will be used for

international cricket matches.The pitch is 22 yards (66 feet or 20.12 m)

long and 10 feet (3.05 m) wide. ItIt is tilted 15o to the pavilion-media box axis for convenient placement of the white

sightscreen.

VIEW OF THE FIELD

SEATING PLAN ROOF PLAN

ROOF AND SEATING PLAN

The compression ring supports all the compressive force that the trusses exert. It also supports 16 sets of stadium lights.

The PTFE membrane roof keeps the stadium cool, yet lighted during daytime, since PTFE is a translucent membrane.

The V.I.P Box has a capacity of 560 people and boasts a clear view of the whole playng field. The V.I.P box is reserved for important guests, and players’ families. Each V.I.P Box is well-furnished with couch, television and a small bar.

There are two levels of parking- the basement (236 cars) and the subbasement (406 cars), which comes to a total of 642 cars. Both are accessible by cars.

Tier 2 has 7500 seats, and accessed through elevators. The seats are arranged so that there is minimum discomfort while viewing the playing field.

The pavilion is where players are received when they enter through the player’s entrance.This room is well furnished, and players may wait, refresh and relax here. The game can be viewed from this point as well.

Tier 1 can seat 9036 people. It is accessed by stairs.The slope of tier 1 is less steep than the Tier 2 for optimum viewing angle.

The most important area of a cricket stadium is the playing field. The 15000 sqm. playing field is levelled to perfection and has adequate drainage in case of rain.The pitch and the boundary are designed according to ICC guidelines.

PARTS OF THE STADIUM

ADDITIONAL W O R K S

The design problem was to build a feasible farmhouse for a fictional client in a given small plot having a slight slope and opportunities for waterscaping. Freedom was given as far as bylaws or FSI is

concerned.

NAGPUR | MAHARASHTRA DESIGN-3

FARMHOUSE

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

UPPER FLOOR PLAN

SITE PLAN

PLANS & SITE PLAN

The details of kitchen were to be made. All variables were to be assumed, but the design has to be ergonomic and

comfortable for the user.THe client is fictional.

NAGPUR | MAHARASHTRA WORKING DRAWING

KITCHEN DETAILS

A temporary structure was to be devised which would seve as a relief camp to

disaster victims.A practical approach was expected, with

proper material and joinery details.

NAGPUR | MAHARASHTRA CONSTRUCTION-8

TEMPORARY REFUGEE CAMP

The main materials used were canvas and steel. A traditional pitched roof tent

approach was used.All the parts are either bolted on or hooked on, giving the structure enough flexibility to be taken apart easily, but only by trained

professionals.

NAGPUR | MAHARASHTRA CONSTRUCTION-8

TEMPORARY REFUGEE CAMP

ANDC 2010

G.SEN, 2011

G.SEN, 2012

INTERNSHIP

ELEVATION

PLAN

Nagpur Improvement Trust, or NIT has funded a township project over 9900 sq.m. of land near Mouza, Bhamti in Nagpur. THe project consisted of 1BHK, 2BHK, 3BHK

buildings and two commercial blocks.The entrance gates and guard-houses

were designed as per requirement.TheThe project was under construction as of

summer 2014.

NAGPUR | MAHARASHTRAINTERNSHIP PROJECT

NIT BHAMTI GOVT TOWNSHIP

GATE & GUARDHOUSE DESIGN

The project had four different balcony design for each of 1, 2 and 3 BHK towers. For the working drawing of the balconies, this strip section was made (with other details like parapet details, reinforcement

details, etc.TheThe balconies were simple as per government requirements, with plasterwork being the main aesthetic

element.

NAGPUR | MAHARASHTRAINTERNSHIP PROJECT

NIT BHAMTI GOVT TOWNSHIP

3BHK BALCONY STRIP SECTION

ELEVATION

The Nagpur Municipality Corporation has built a new main building (Ground floor

completed, rest under construction).TheThe structural challange for the front gate was a metres wide canal running parallel to the road. It was later decided that the canal would be covered and a wall would be built over it.The gate itself is made of

wrought iron.

NAGPUR | MAHARASHTRAINTERNSHIP PROJECT

NMC MAIN BUILDING

MAIN GATE FOR NMC BUILDING

The front facade of the main building of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation sports four

RCC columns holding up a portico.NMC deemed the bare RCC columns too plain and requested a classical moulding.

TheThe moulding is made with Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC). It is a

modified Doric column.

NAGPUR | MAHARASHTRAINTERNSHIP PROJECT

NMC MAIN BUILDING

GRC COLUMN MOULDING

REVIT VIEWS OF NMC LOBBY

The client, Mr. Paliwal wished to completely convert his residence to his office, without any permanent intervention,

like demolishing a wall.TheThe necessary surveys and measured drawings were carried out. The spaces were re-assigned and this plan was drawn up. There were two floors in the residence.

Both were converted to office.

NAGPUR | MAHARASHTRA INTERNSHIP PROJECT

PALIWAL OFFICE

GRC COLUMN MOULDING

Urbane Woods is a bungalow housing in Nagpur undertaken by Architect V. Khare. The construction was started in late 2013.This is a typical grill detail of the windows

of the project.

NAGPUR | MAHARASHTRA INTERNSHIP PROJECT

URBANE WOODS

GRILL DETAIL

PLAN

ELEVATION

DETAIL U DETAIL V

BALCONY DESIGN, URBANE WOODS

Mr. Shiv Aggarwal’s residence was a small-scale project. It was to be a G+2 structure, including a basement garage, a home theatre, a sauna, a gym, among

other things.This render was produced to the client to show the overall aesthetics of the design.

NAGPUR | MAHARASHTRA INTERNSHIP PROJECT

RESIDENCE, SHIV AGGARWAL

DAY VIEW

NIGHT VIEW

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FRONT VIEW OF THE FOUNTAIN

A path from the main entrance leads off the front road to a series of steps, with a water fountain to the left. The front door is to the right of the fountain. The path continues to a lavish wooden deck with all the

provisions of a barbeque party.

NAGPUR | MAHARASHTRA INTERNSHIP PROJECT

RESIDENCE, SHIV AGGARWAL

FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE HOUSE

COMMISSIONS

COMMISSION: BUS TERMINUS

COMMISSION: SIKKIM AIRPORT

COMMISSION: CULTURAL CENTRE

COMMISSION: TOWER, MUMBAI

SKETCHES & ART

CONCEPT SKETCH WORK IN PROGRESS FINAL RENDER

REAPER, ZBRUSH

LEER, ZBRUSH

THE SUN’S FATE, ZBRUSH

AUDI TT COUPE, 3DS MAX

THE CAVE, 3DS MAX

REFLECTIONS, 3DS MAX

ARTWORK GALLERY

POSTER DESIGN

VNIT MEMORIAL WALL

BEFORE AFTER

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