Sanika pai

Undergraduate Portfolio (2019 - 2024)

 CONTENTS
1. IMPACT - Culture in Curriculum (2020-2021)
Architectural Design Semester 4 - Design for School in Rural Context Page 3-6

2. BALANCE - Form and Function (2021)

Architectural Design Semester 5 - District Court Design in Kurla, Mumbai Page 7-10

3. INFILL - Documentation of Panjim Mumnicipal Market (2021-2022)

64th National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA Trophy) - LIK Trophy Page 11-14

4. MASTERPLAN - Urban Planning Vision for Aarey (2022)

Urban Planning (Allied Design) Semester 7 - Group of 4 Page 15-18

5. solace - Wayside Amenity Centre (2023)

Architectural Design Semester 9 - Partnered Project Page 19- 22

6. integrating circularity in
design
- Closing the Loop for Architecture and Waste (2023-2024)
Design Dissertation Semester 9 & 10 Page 23- 34

7. INTERNSHIP - Architecture Autonomous (2022 - 2023)

2 Projects with Models, Presentation Drawing and Working Drawing - Semester 8 Page 35-50

Photograph taken during visit of Jung-e-Azadi Museum at Kartarpur

 Dhokra/ Bell Metal
Crafting Process

Clay Preparation Shaping Clay

Preparation of Wax Wax Striping and Design Applying Wax Layer

Impact - Culture in Curriculum Finishing Casting in Kiln Storing and Displaying

Architectural Design - Semester 4 Individual Project (2020 - 2021)
Guide:- Ar. Meghana Patil
“Architecture is essentially Human; it is the human spirit
manifesting itself.
For when a man builds, there, you’ve got him;
you know exactly what, who and how that Man is.”
- Frank Llyod Wright

The project was centred around conceptualising a learning space in

the rural region of Ektal in Chattisgarh, India; where the introduction of
this unique learning space could act as an opportunity for impact.
The village of Ektal has an uncharted artistic tradition of Dhokra/bell metal
craft that has the potential to improve their socio-economic standing.
The design intent was to conceive a pre-primary to 8th grade school that
fosters positive pedagogical environment for children and adults of that
region.

The key concept of the design is to organise the built and unbuilt
such that it encourages the movement of children. The planning
and materiality decisions were made to be climatically responsive
by enacting strategies of vernacular architecture. With playful
colour variation and Dhokra craft workshop pods this learning space
intends to meet specifications for both functional and aesthetic needs of
an educational facility. Consequently they shall be enabled to uphold
their culture and traditions while opening doors for future opportunities.
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 Planning Movement Light Seived through Jaali Workshop Pod

N CDX plywood slab with

steel monopitch roof trusses
with wooden jaali for light Timber Roof
and Columns
penetration and breathy
framework

Access Diagram

Bamboo facade
envelope

Limestone
platform coated
Connecting through Central Axis with mud

Interplay of Light and Shadow Concrete footing

Intersecting Paths

Breaking Linearity

Kindergarten Workshop Courtyard Classrooms

Traversing around a Courtyard

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 Site Analysis
Site Location - Kurla, Mumbai, India

Mithi River Shramik Shiksha Site Area - 15,823 sq.m. (3.9 acres)
Bhavan

ne
Locality - Adjacent to Mithi River which

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od
often causes water-clogging around it

Flo
and laws state that any structure shall
be 15m offset from the river.

Context
Across from the river is the affluent
buisness district of Bandra Kurla
Complex

Around the site most land is

d
occupied by small independent

Roa
BALANCE - Form and function mixed-use buildings or informal

LBS
settlements.

Architectural Design - Semester 5 Individual Project (2021)

Guide:- Ar. Anuj Gudekar
Selective Movement

Public Movement - semi-open Courthouse Staff - Efficient Judges - Private and well protected
and free flowing access to all spaces access, minimised interaction

“Architecture is sculpture with

gestures of human occupation”
- Charles Correa

The project is an attempt at a district courthouse design driven by customs

such as clear sightlines, good acoustics and architectural traditions. My
approach to this was to balance the desire for unique specialty courtrooms with
the flexibility needed over the long life of a civic building. I initiated this
course of project with first getting an understanding of the judicial framework
and the course of actions and its built requirements within a district court;
such as, bar room, prosecutor’s room, registrar room, judicial lockup, etc.

The design proposed is conceptualised around form development of distinct

STRATAS - individual components that collaborate into an embodiment of the
judicial system that is able to accomodate user hierarchy, segregated
circulation and sieving of sound. The form establishes its authority as a
judicial structure by applying various façade elements that add weight to the
structure while engaging with the Indian aesthetic. Operable teracotta louvre
systems and traditional manglorean jali blocks protect the interiors from the
intensive heat and monsoon of Mumbai. Since the courtrooms are required
to remain visually isolated and confidential I have designed the remainder
of the form to deliver the essence of public building with a volumetric void
through its centre, adorned by a skylight and a visually lightweight
steel staircase that that allow for ample light, movement, and visibility.

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 East Facade Windows to amplify
daylighting. Also with a terrace buffer to
shield from afternoon overhead sun

Manglorean Jaali Blocks

sieve light and add to
the aesthetic value in
both exterior facade and
interiors

Longitudinal Section through common areas, staff rooms, courtrooms, meeting/conference room, judges’ chambers

Internal Planning

Courtroom

• Capacity of 45 per courtroom.

• Judges and stenographer platform.
• Defendant’s stand and prosecution’s table.
• Clerestory windows for light and ventilation.
• Judges and the rest of the members of court
have separate entries.

Judge’s Chamber

• 1 for each judge

• Private toilet as well as logging and work
space with shelving space
• Accessible spill-out zone above where judges
may converse and venture out into a fresher
surrounding with the view of either the
adjacent garden or Mithi River
Cross Section showing courtrooms, louvered corridors in effect, bar room, prosecutor’s room, the canteen and meeting room

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Infill
Documentation of panjim municipal market
64th Year NASA LIK Competition Team Project (2021-2022)
Primary Role: Core Team Member and Head Analyst Special Mention
Second Floor -
Administrative Office and
Security Office
First Floor - Clothing Stores, Mobile Repair, Stationary,
Decoration Retailers, Kitchenware and Utensils,
Autoparts, Tailors, Tiffin Service, Fabrics and
Accessories, Ladies Cosmetics and Accessories

“A great building must begin with the unmeasurable,

must go through the measurable mean when it is being designed
and in the end must be unmeasurable”
- Louis Kahn

The LIK trophy encourages students to document and analyse architectural works in
accordance with a theme and to gain an in-depth understanding for its tangible and
intagible attributes. The theme for the 64th year was ‘INFILL.’ As the head analyst
of the team it was my job role to ascertain the perspective that the team would
embrace towards the brief provided by the NASA body. After scouring the archives
for many structures, Panjim Municipal Market of Goa was shortlisted as the most
compatible infill due to its rich contextual haven and how over the last 20 years
it has proved to become indespensible to the community.

On site the our team conducted measurements, studied construction details, as well as
Ground Floor
marked out user activities. Individuallly, I took up the responsibility of engaging in
dialogue with the retailers and customers, making observations in order to Convinience Stores, Warehouses, Dry Fruit Retailers, Food
study the character of context and the architectural idealogies applied. This and Drink Vendors, Flower Vendors, Fruit and Vegetable
market, designed by Ar. Sachin Agshikar characteristically reflected its Goan Vendors, Confectionaries, Accessories Shops and
identity through its elements of Portugese architecture. In addition, I decoded Wholesalers
the various qualities of the selected structure, such as; planning, mass
and volume, scale and proportion, movement and hierarchy of spaces.
Thereupon, I also conducted sensory mapping, temporal studies and SWOT
analysis to evaluate and justify our choice of Infill Architecture for its functional
efficiency and response to the climatic and social environment. Consequently, Basement - Parking
this experience of documetation, observation and interaction alluded me to learn
of the symbiotic relationship architecture can instill between user and context.
Hierarchy of Spaces and Functions

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 Analysed Response to Climate Representation of the User Experience and depiction of the Sensory Stimulation

Daylighting Strategies
The portal roof of the central spine is covered with translucent polycarbonate sheets to give an open to the sky effect
It retains the central plaza while bringing in additional light, perceiving it as an open space. The roof allows clerestory
lighting to penetrate along the facade
Modules for vendors were also customised according to storage, display and anthropometry

Flower and Fruit Vegetable vendor’s

vendor’s module module

Air Circulation
The many apertures on the periphery of the structure help keep the levels ventilated. The corridors lead airflow
through them across the structure, enabling cross-ventilation. The cut-out in the centre, conjoined by the gaps at the
Religous items and Coconut vendor’s Ground Floor shops + mezanine
joints of the two roof systems instill stack-effect into the structure’s central body and ensure air-flow within the floors. accessories vendor’s module module sectional iso

Longitudinal Section depicting structural sytems, provisions for functions in levels and volumetric variations

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 Connects to Proposed Goregaon
Concept for Masterplan
masterplan - Mulund Link Road

Urban planning vision For aarey Conservation

Connects to the Aarey
Urban Planning - Semester 7 Team Project (2022) - 4 members Colony Road Nestling next to Vihar Lake and within
Guide:- Ar. Mildred Jose Team Members: Myself, Isha Pawar, Simran Shah and Neha Raje Tourism Core Aarey Forest makes it the township’s
duty to mindfully protect its resources
by sufficiently understanding buffers
required around green areas and
“The materials of city planning are: Envisioned Tourist Luxury Housing Mid-rise Housing
sky, space, trees, steel and cement; Landmark water bodies.
in that order and in that hierarchy.”
- Le Corbusier
Preservation
Connects to
For this project our first task as a team was to thoroughly study the Aarey Sustain physical and experiential
the Urban and Regional Deveoplpment Plans Formulation and Colony Road attributes to best ability. A method
Implementation (URDPFI) Guidelines, following which the project applied by routing all circulation
intent was to envisage a masterplan for a given land parcel in Envisioned Public
City Core Promenade means and built spaces to manage
the Aarey region of Mumbai. We began with contextual analysis least damage to natural landscape.
to gain intel on what aspects are to be strategised towards for the
masterplanning.
Promotion
Affordable Housing
As a team we recognised that honouring its geographic advantages
of proximity to both lake and the Aarey forest, otherwise known Raise identity as a tourist attraction
as the green lung of the city; the township could be inclined by allowing them to penetrate into
the areas of interest and create
towards sustainable tourism. This emphasis was to be given by three
possibilities of activity and economy
key approaches: conservation, preservation and promotion. We within. Trecking trails and promenades
made a concious effort to ensure amintained equity between land are two ways of weaving human
Connects to the Aarey
prices by accomodating 50,000 occupants of various economic Colony Road intervention within the appreciable
classes and preference towards different housing typologies. sites of Aarey.

Contextual Analysis by delayering of data collected such that all those within 1km radius are highlighted Space and Movement

Links

Nodes

Open Spaces

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Housing Population Per Plot Retained part of aarey forest is far flung and Hotel amenities have been provided with
inaccessible from the city as an attempt to a lake view as users would want to relax
obscure and conserve the forest. and enjoy being away from the city.

The industrial core is isolated from the

main city core as it requires minimum
interaction from the city hustle bustle
and thus proposed in the outskirts of
the city.

Built and Un-Built Tourist activities and nature trail are kept
accessible from the main city core for
inhabitants of township and visitors

Mixed use and commercial areas have

been suggested within the city core and
in close proximity to ensure accessibility.

Road Network

The promenade is the major source

of leisure and recreation; may it be
walk, drive or cycle. Clubs, gardens,
gymkhanas, weekly markets, cafes, etc, are
providedin proximity to the promenade.

Open and Green Spaces

Public and semi public areas are

concentrated within the central city
core as it is an important part of
the city and thus within reach of its
users thus making it convenient.

Residential area is not far off from the

city core so it can be within reachable
areas from commercial areas and is
also divided upon its housing typologies. Aarey Masterplan
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 g Form Development
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Pla
Planning done 10m X 10m grid where the
built form envelopes the green corridors
that create wind tunnels in the interior
of the building. Massing is done in a
s manner such that the built form created
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large volumes around the unbuilt. Volumes

lptin are created at various levels to create

Scu secondary wind tunnels. Voids in the form
of fenestrations are sculpted out of the built
ssing form to create breathable spaces, where
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solace
Wayside Amenity centre
Architectural Design Studio - Semester 9
Partnered Project (2023) with Spurty Kamath
Guide:- Ar. Arun Fizardo
Site Section stretching from fuelling station to overhead water tank, projecting - convinience store, village haat and emergency centre

“Investment in architecture is a ong term requirement for

growth and a long term factor that will make growth
sustainable”
- Chanda Kochhar

The project aim was to propose a fully functional Wayside

Amenity Centre that is designed to be in sync with the local
context, site and climatic condition of the region with an efficient
network of services, keeping in mind the various functional
provisions proposed on-site. Prior to the design process the class
compiled together information relating to wayside amenties; be it
regulations, parametres of site selection, guidelines and policies
as well as national and international case studies that could
help us understand designing for road infrastructure better.

After highlighting our takeaways me and my partner arrived

at the concept of WALKABILITY for our design proposal, it
was highly rooted in the passenger’s perspective. After a
monotonous journey and being under the highway hypnosis
it was ony natural to want to break that, move around for a
change. This inspired us to design with a sensitivity towards
the pedestrian’s experience on our site. With elements of
landscaping, breakout spaces, open to sky plaza and terrace
gardens we wanted the user to consistently have the choice
of traversing withing a stimulating environments - enriched by
water bodies, landscaping and activity. More importantly we
wanted to reduce energy consumption, so taking advantage of
the climate at site, strategies are employed for minimising use of Site Plan of Wayside Amenity along Samruddhi Mahamarg in an allocated plot in Marhal along Nagpur-Mumbai Corridor
air conditioning and creating comfortable interior conditions.

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 Design Strategies for Main Amenity Building Hand-made Model

Pasive Strategy - Stack Effect HVAC Service

Water body in central void VRV units for controlled and
regulates micro climate of limitied application of air
building by cooling air that is conditioning services
to be circulated to the upper
floors.

Solar Energy Terrace Gardens

70-75% terrace covered Green roofs let the landscape
with solar panels providing flow through the built mass
renewable source of energy creating biophilia, also
and reducing heat transfer reducing heat gain through
into the built form. slabs.

Wind Tunnels Retractable Roofe

Oriented such that winds can Kept open to aid the creation
pass through voids created of wind tunnels formed by the
in the massing of the built built form and the resulting
form creating wind tunnels stack effect and closed to
for natural ventilltion. protect from the afternoon
heat (especially in summers-
high footfall) and rains.

Other Buildings Assembling Together to Become the Wayside Amenity Centre

Convinience Store Village Haat - Villagers of primarily agricultural occupation do not need to rely upon exporting but can also make man-to-man sales

Restaurant for Truck Drivers with lodging provision - otherwise known as Dhaba Healthcare Centre - Fulfills the lack of a healthcare establishment while also acting as a trauma centre as per requisite
INTEGRATING CIRCULARITY
IN DESIGN Research Aim:
To investigate the principles, concepts, pre-existing networks, and applications of circular economy
within design practices in the urban India context. The study aims to focus primarily on C&DW,
- CLOSING THE LOOP FOR ARCHITECTURE AND WASTE exploring how applications with circularity principles channel methods of reducing waste, repurposing
structures, and recycling materials.
Design Dissertation - Semester 9 & 10 (2023 - 2024)
Guide:- Ar. Meghana Patil

The Imbalance between the current state of Infrastructure and Sustainability How are we currently doing things? - Linear Economy

With a linear economy it is defined to be extracting a

finite number of resources, to make them into products
that are to be used – for a general purpose which is most
likely not to their full potential - and then thrown away.
All-in-all it follows a ‘take-make-waste’ process.

The Alternative - What is Circular Economy?

In theory, circular economy is a system where materials never become

waste and nature is regenerated. Products and materials remain in
circulation through processes like maintenance, reuse, refurbishment,
remanufacture, recycling, and composting.

Three Key Objectives of Circular Economy:

• Eliminate Waste and Pollution
• Circulate Products and Materials (at their highest value)
• Regenerate nature

The Potential for Development that the Circular Scenario can bring forth

Amidst humanity’s aspirations, cities stand as monuments of ambition, drawing masses within their fold since
the 1990s - an era marked by the magnetic pull of urbanization in Indian cities. However, this surge, both
a blessing and a burden, fuels exponential growth in the built environment, causing a discordant symphony
between resources and aspirations. The construction industry, a juggernaut driving this growth, perpetually
strains finite resources, leaving in its wake a mounting heap of Malba (Construction and Demolition Waste).

Yet, in every challenge lies a solution. Enter, Circular Economy - a formidable weapon to alleviate the burden
of waste by perpetually regenerating materials. Embracing this paradigm empowers sustainable choices,
heralding innovation, and restoration for an environmentally conscious resilience within the Indian context.
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Circularity in the Indian Context The Circular Economy
Flowchart
India has had the concept of circular economy flowing through its habit since ages. Due to resource constrained
environments, the concept is often translated into the form of “frugal interventions.” For this process, there has hardly To re-use, re-cycle or re-purpose it is key that the object that
been any solid waste treatment process, instead it is embedded within societies soft networks. These soft networks undergoes the process of selective extraction, examination
belong to the informal sector. Characters within this informal sector play a major role in waste management, and finally SORTING into further routes of processing.
recycling, and resource recovery.
The Indian Soft Network Characters for Circular methods for Material Recovery

The Waste Problem

As the tide of urbanisation sweeps in, there has been significant growth in towns and
urban fabric across India. As a result, leaving in its wake an inexplicably large
environmental footprint. Concerns arise, that as the proliferation of cities continues, we
reach into the ‘not-so-dep’ pockets of natural resources, those that can be seen tetering
Waste Collectors at “Dhalao” or Street Waste Collector Dumpsite Waste Collector on the edge of eventual imperilment. This imposes upon the material lives an unbiased
Community Bin see-saw betwen creation and consumption, constantly tipped towards the latter.

“Kabadivala” - Itinerant waste worker “Raddivala” - Itinerant waste buyer Local Scrap Dealer

Plastic Sorting at informal units Mending and Re-sell of second-hand Manual Crushing of E-waste
amidst Dharavi slums clothes

The Loops of Renewal -

The 9Rs Framework of Circular Economy
Design Intent Adapting selective strategies into the culmination of design intervention where
the need for application of circular economy can be imbibed into infrastructure
Within this the small loop is responsible for that can be an example - for its building typology as well as design programme.
eliminating waste at design stage itself, this
is done by applying strategies such as smart
manufacturing, design for disassembly and
material passports. The medium loops get applied
to extend the lifespan of the building. The
large loop is intended to deal with building
products deemed ‘waste’.

Awareness and familiarity Transitioning from informal Informal at Exemplifying circular

toward circular process to formal sector neighbourhood level strategies within
architecture

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Design Programme - Material Recovery Facility Site Parameters

TEXTILES

METALS
Monumentality Approachable at Flexible Floor Plate Structures in need Variety of Materials
neighbourhood scale of new purpose for Re-use

E-WASTE Implementing CIrcular Methods in Architecture - De-construction

Stuff - Items like furniture and common

PAPER apliances.

Space Plan - Division of space, cabinetry

and interior finishes.
GLASS
Services - Utility and HVAC systems

PLASTIC Skin - The building envelope, exterior

finishes, and glazing.

Structure - Foundation and load-bearing

Selective Domestic elements.
Materials
Site - Geographical setting and urban
Materials have been location.
selected in accordance
to eliminate elements of
wet waste, percentage
in daily disposal of Locating the Site
solid waste by Centre One Mall is Vashi’s first mall which has
households, ease of met with two failed attempts of revmping due to
collections and transport, presence of more appealing malls. It has nos-
size of machinery talgic value, conviient access and is expected
required and avenues to be demolished.
for public interaction
as wel as purchase. Visibility

Navi Mumbai Node - Vashi Site - 4900 sq.m.

How the Facility Functions...

1. Manual 1. Extraction and Discard

2. Digital Notification 2. Cleaning
3. Scrap Dealer Agencies 3. Type/Colour Sorting
4. Itinerant Waste Workers 4. Crushing/Pulverising
5. Packaging

Programme Scale
At neighbourhood scale in Mumbai - Designing to accommodate the needs of the ward that the intervention
shall be home to and adjacent wards by considering a size that effectively serves their requirements. Land Use and Accessibility
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The design is a collaboration of various circular methods in architecture. The process begins with reckognising a site that is on the brink of demolition and is ideal to undergo a change Awareness Enabler Activities
in narrative. Components of the existing structure are reckognised for their ability to sustain a second or extended life in a renewed form. The planning, services are analysed for their
durability and requirement in the newly adapted function, accordingly additions and elimination are planned. Majority of eliminated building materials and components are either re-used or re-cycled
within the structure. Planning for the material recovering facility is in accordance to the sorting process flowchart for each domestic product and the space and pattern of the machinery along with staff
and material movement amongst it. The skin of the structure shall be the first point of interaction with the neighbourhood, making it imerative that it relays the applicability of circular construction choices.
Stuff to Structure De-construction Process Structure to Stuff Re-construction Process

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Ground Floor Plan South Elevation

Section AA’

Interactive Landscape

Trolley Pick-up Tyre Table Place your Paper

The Colour Circles Bottle Fountain The Toy-maker

The Hang-out The Bar Cafe and Outdoor Workshop

Planning Industrial Process and Material Movement Design Details

Textile Sorting Process at MRF Glass Sorting Process at MRF TexTILE BLock Facade Details

E-Waste Sorting Process at MRF Paper Sorting Process at MRF

Metal Sorting Process at MRF Plastic Sorting Process at MRF

Glass Bottle BLock Facade Details

Textile Conveyor Route Paper and Glass Conveyor Route
The design goes on to explore alternative materials that emerge from
a combination of recycled building materials wiith objects of domestic
waste. The components of the facade are designed to be convinient to
be assembled on site as well as have a provision for disassembly - ow-
ing to the choice of joinery within the design.

E-Waste and Metal Conveyor Route Plastic Conveyor Route

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INTERNSHIP
- ARCHITECTURE AUTONOMOUS
Semester 8 - 13th December 2022 to 12th May 2023
Under Guidance of :- Ar. Gerard Da Cunha & Ar. Nirmala D’Mello

About Firm
Architecture Autonomous is an architectural firm specializing in ecological design
- known for utilizing locally available materials and traditional construction tech-
niques in harmony with its ecosystem. It has a wing which runs the Mario Gallery-
which is dedicated to the work of legendary artist, Mario de Miranda. It also is
responsible for the Museum - Houses of Goa.

Design Philosophy
Arch. Gerard da Cunha prefers not to limit himself tot raditional forms or everyday
things. His designs express similar ideas throug hits language and its varied strokes.
A language of boundless inventiveness, an expression of unrestrained freewill,
stating plainly his thinking and impulses. Architecture Autonomous totally lives by
its green philosophy, including it in all of their projects, whether in their reaction to
Principal Architect
nature or the materials used in construction.
Ar. Gerard Ga Cunha
Influence
Office Address: Torda,
Porvorim,Salvador do Mundo, Arch. Gerard Da Cunha had briefly left his architecture course in between to
Goa, 403101 workwith architect Laurie Baker, during which time his perspective of architecture
changed on how to build and how to look at a site.

Design Expression
As a firm the focus has always been on their approach towards the use of natural
materials, salvaged or recycled items. The predilection has always been to ensure
that spaces are able to restore a strong relationship between interiors and exteriors,
where the interiors may enjoy plentiful natural daylight and ventilation while the
structure applied a sustainable approach in its design upholding the enginnered
strength of its forms and materials.

Key Projects by Architecture Autonomous

JSW Township

For 1998–99, the architect received the

coveted Prime Minister’s National Award for
Excellence in Urban Planning and Design
for the JSW Township project. The project
encompassed creating a township for the JSW
Steel Plant in Vidyanagar, Karnataka. The
project was supposed to house 10,000 people
on 300 acres. The firm along with other
colleagues installed everything from sewer lines
to transformers to treatment facilities to
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The Project Team Scope of Work Summary Digital and Physical Model

Principal Architect - Arch. Gerard Da Cunha As an intern on two projects, I was involved in various 1. Pergola Column ( Sketchup Model ) - To understand proportions and finishing details of pergola column.
Senior Associate - Arch. Nirmala D’Mello stages - ranging from on-site measurements 2. New Wing Lift Shaft Beam ( Sketchup Model ) - Understand position of beams to insert steel plate joinery.
Architect - Arch. Geetanjali Asolkar and investigation to presentation and client meetings. 3. Pergola Model ( Hand-done Model ) - Study model and for design approval.
Detailer - Mr Amit The process involved a variety of duties beyond 4. Staff Quarters Model ( Hand-done Model ) - Study model to get physical understanding of contours.
Admin - Ignes Fernandes Cuoto, Geeta Shirodkar design - such as interaction and exploration 5. Skylight Model ( Sketchup Model ) - To share design form with fabricator of skylight.
Office Clerk - Shaila of on-site challenges with masons; contacting 6. New Wing Roof Model ( Hand-done Model ) - Study Model and for design approval.
contractors about material lists; discussing design
Intern - Sanika Pai (Myself) and construction details with structural
engineer as well as issuing site reports to clients.

Projects Worked On...

Guesthouse or Hostel for Institute of Town Planners - Goa Regional Chapter

Plot Area: 853.59 sq.m.
Plot Bearing Survey No. / Sub-division Survey No. - 72/7, 72/10 - A
Location - Village Pelerne, Bardez Taluka, Goa

The ITPI Guesthouse is situated along the National Highway, also one of the busiest roads within the Provorim Staff Quarters Model
district. The Project entails the construction of a guesthouse building - consisting of 6 private rooms, New Wing Roof Model
2 larger hostel rooms, common gathering hall and office. The design has been enhanced with its curving brick lattice
facade.

Palacio Aguada, otherwise known as Millionaire’s Palace

Plot Area: Approx. 20234.3 sq.m.

Client: Pinky Reddy
Location - Located near the Aguada Central Jail(overlooking the bay), Sinquerim, Goa
The Millionaire’s Palace is a
project previously designed by
Arch.GerardDaCunha,after its
recent purchase by the client,
the firm has once again been ap-
pointed the firm for restoration
and construction of new wings
along with ancillary structures.
Additionally two ladnscape
architects have also been
delegated for both soft and
hard landscape. The project has
been quoted for a high budget
and demands great attention
to detail within its dynamic
volumes and organic forms.
Palacio Aguada, otherwise known as Millionaire’s Palace

Gateway Design and Restoration Proposed Staff Quarters

Marking Plan

Gateway Working Drawings

Proposed Section with Contour Marking

Proposed Section with Contour Marking

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Palacio Aguada, otherwise known as Millionaire’s Palace

Entrance Foyer Skylight - utilised to request shop drawings from Skylight manufacturer Proposed Pergola Location Plan with Documentation - Presentation Drawing

Pergola Columns - Mould Details Proposed Pergola Elevation with Documentation - Presentation Drawing

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Palacio Aguada, otherwise known as Millionaire’s Palace

New Wing Elevations - Presentation Drawing New Wing Upper Level Plan

New Wing Section

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Guesthouse/ Hostel for Institute for Town Planners - Goa Chapter

Working Drawings - Second Floor Masonry Plan Working Drawing - Ground Floor Ladies Toilet Plan, Section and Details

Working Drawings - Second Floor Door Detail Working Drawing - Door Detail and Schedule

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Guesthouse/ Hostel for Institute for Town Planners - Goa Chapter

Working Drawings - First Floor Ladies Plan, Section and Details Working Drawings - Main Entrance Gate Design Followed by Details and Discussions with MS Consultant

Site Plan - Paving Layout and External Lighting Design

Working Drawings - First Floor Tolet Door and Door Frame Detail

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Guesthouse/ Hostel for Institute for Town Planners - Goa Chapter

Staircase Working Drawing and Staircase Grill Detail Working Drawing - Plan, Section and Detail

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