2.1_URBAN DESIGN PRINCIPLES, PATTERN AND SHAPE.pdf
Portfolio-Chitvan Trivedi
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4. Compositions to
understand the
masses value , the
positive & negative
spaces
Based on the de stilj movement
and inspired from the work of
Piet modrian an attempt to
understand basics of colours.
Designing a logo depicting
Mahatma gandhi’s simplicity,
minimalist approach, sacrifice,
far sightedness, truth and peace.
Studying the champa tree, its
fromation and clustering of leaves.
Deriving the patterns found from
the veins in leaves and making a
tessilation from it.Using that to
design an open landscape
Designing
compositions showing
the basic principles of
designing:
balance, geometric
order, randomness,
rhythm, lateral and
bilateral symmetry,
datum, harmony.
basics of
design
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5. Study and analyzing the
structures of stupa, rock
cut architecture and
the built structures of
egyptian, mayan, indus
valley, messopatamian
and greek civilizations.
Beliefs and traditions of
different civilization to built
their structures and their
philosophies of god which
was a driving factor for
building structures.
Renaissance:Villa Giulia,Rome
understanding the spatial planning and
the geometry to derive the dimensions of
space.Analyzing the relation of the spatial
order, the language of the articulation and
the columnar order.
Temple
architecture:
study and analysis
of Ranakdevi
temple and
Navgrah temple
history of
architecture
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6. design studio
(1,2 & 3)
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Semester-1 (space making)
Exercise given was to
understand the spatial sense
of a dense old city of Rajkot
which is depicted in the
model. Later to design a
space for gold smith based
on antropometry
Semester-2 (place making)
Designing a place on a grid of 60x60cm and clay was the
material to be used for model making. On the grid, plinths
were to be designed and then further other elements like
wall,tree,ramp and steps. The constraint here was once an
element is kept in design we had to freeze it and introduce
other elements with its reference. The above model shows
how the place making was for me at that point of time
Semester-3
Through documenting and understanding the
old city of Rajkot we had to make an architectural
intervention in that dense fabric which would be
appropriate in that area. Further understanding the
context I decided to design a cafe on top of a rushing
narrow street and opening out some space on
ground in contrast to the dense built around.
7. Design aspects at institutional scale were taught
by an exercise of designing a neighbourhood
center at Rajkot. The site had three edges which
were surrounded by the roads and the fourth
edge terminated at railway line. Hence the site
was of more visibility and in a public domain. As
it is for the neighbourhhood scale activities of
weaving, basket making and other handicrafts
designing were taken as main functional
spaces to design, after a contextual research.
The concept shows a bold step to keep around
3/4th of site free as maidan which acts as a
place to play and gather. Thus the built block
is placed near the railway line and the fore
ground is kept as a free maidan. MS structural
members are used to give an overall lightness
and transparency to the built form.
design studio - 5
neighbourhood
center
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8. Housing plays a vital role in planning the
urban scenarios for the future. The exercise
here was to design 440 affordable housing for
the families who resides in Rajkot city for their
livelyhood and has been migrated from their
native places. Initially during the brainstorming,
the importance of habitat was understood and
the journey of man from shelter to housing was
conjectured. Further we detailed out 4 major
aspects of housing on which we focused upon.
i.e. dwelling units, building type, services & open
spaces.
design studio - 8
mass housing
(conceptuals)
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9. Concerns for the ideal built
environment were formed as shown
in the conceptuals according to the
site given to us. The design of the
housing focused upon the heirarchy
of the open spaces, the oppertunity
of personalization to the dwellers,
deriving built language considering
the climatic conditions & a sense of
community between the dwelling
units. The building starts at a
podium level, having the car park
below. Open spaces were planned
in such a way that the ground
becomes vehicle free promoting the
pedestrian movements to create an
engaging environment.
design studio - 8
mass housing
(design drawings)
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10. In urban studio the intent was to study
the Rajkot city. Documneting the landuse,
building use, origin-destination, slums
and other 50 such layers. On analyzing
these layers we identified the issues
and generalized into differnt categories
such as transport, sector development,
precinct, slums, rivers and lakes etc. Based
on that a holistic vision and a masterplan
for the city was prepared. Further I
was associated to the issues related to
transport.
Making an appropriate strategy for resolving the transport issues which further narrowed down to 3
ways of implementing: strategies and guidelines,area level urban design and architectural interventions. design studio - 9
urban design &
planning
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11. Focusing on the current issues and foreseeing the future of the
transport of the city was also an important aspect. Transit system,
road network and junctions, transit oriented development were
amongst the prior subjects for which strategies were to be
made. Thereby further I was into the planning of transit oriented
development at the second ringroad of the city. Forming the
guidlines, deciding the land use, the proportions of commercial,
residential and recreational activities in the development was a part
of it.
In the attempt of making a transit oriented development 3-4
typologies were derived for the building use, the road section for
making public realm was designed, junctions were resolved and
much more.
design studio - 9
urban design &
planning
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12. Mutual sharing and interaction are ways through
which people express themselves with other.
Beyond this space, time, people and other such
parameters also play a vital role in creating a
comfortable environment to express. Delivery of
expressions is very crucial to vent out our mental
conflicts which is very natural. Public spaces play
an important role to act as a platform to deliver
the expressions. Hence I found it intresting to work
on this subject for my dissertation. It can provide a
platform to express to youth which can channelize
their energies in a constructive manner and
decrease the stresses from their mind.
The study has 3 parts with a final out come of
design demonstration. First in research theoritical
review on expressions, psychology to express,
youth and their behavior and the nature of place
to express were studied. Secondly mapping of
informal spaces of gathering and analysis of
selected cases. Further I took formal cases to derive
the architectural program.
Here on left are the illustrated
sketches depicting the scenarios
of informal public gathering at
Ahmedabad. The drawings above
shows the site selection and site
analysis process. The site is taken at
sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad.
illustrated plan and section of
space were people gather at IIM
road, Ahmedabad
Commerce cross roads
SG Highway design
dissertation
center for youth
expression
(case studies)
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13. While developing
the concept for the
design, concerns for
built environment
were marked from the
prior cases studied.
Then further schematic
sketches of spaces and
some spatial scenarios
depicting the nature
of space were made.
Flexibility, visual
penetration, planning
of comprehending
activities and strategies
for developing such
linear site.
design
dissertation
center for youth
expression
(conceptuals)
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14. As the site is linear it becomes critical to planout the spaces. Here the spaces are in such a way that the silent and formal
activties are on one end(left side in plan) and the chaotic and informal activities are on the other end. The activities on
left have permenance and on right are temporary and flexible. In the design spaces between the built block were of more
concern to create an engaging platform. Thus strategically such informal nonbuilt spaces are kept which breaks the built
and creates a pause and oppertunity to engage the users. It breaks down the masses and monotony creating an curoius
composition of spaces. All these fragments of spaces are united by the roof which holds the built form below.
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design
dissertation
center for youth
expression
(design drawings)
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ground floor plan
western elevation
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15. This is at the centre of the ahmedabad city at sabarmati riverfront which
connects east & west Ahmedabad. Treating the edges was critical in designing as
the site was 380 meters long. On the edges there are different nature of spaces
to sit and interact. There are some spaces designed which makes the user to
participate in it, for eg. there is a maze where one engages himself and a tree at
the centre to locate themselves. On one end there is open landscape holding
multiple layers of activities such as a flee market , volleyball court for playing
games and a concert place.
Thus overall it is designed as a campus
with variety of spaces which holds the
youth with an curious investigative journey
of spaces and also becomes a city level
platform to express.
design
dissertation
center for youth
expression
( model & views )
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16. Masonry, door-window &
many such details made my
interest to the subject. Later
understanding materials like
concrete,wood and metal was
very vital.
Exploring advanced const.
system like tensigrity and
tensairity. Applying the
structural knowledge in
bridge design competition,
gained me second position.
The most interesting exercise
was designing structure
by reusing the materials &
making it low cost . It was
very brainstorming deriving
new construction techniques
building materials
and construction
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17. Related study programme is a
mandate in our academics where
it focuses on documneting the
buildings. Its core intent is to
understand the architecture of
a particular place, its regional
identity, its history and influence,
its building techniques,
craftsmanship and many such
layers. The study has three levels
one understanding a village,
a residence in a city and an
institutional building.
RSP-1 (Vadla village,Gir) RSP-2 (Savar Kundla)
RSP-3 (Jamnagar)
related study
programme
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18. Working under Ar. Manish gulati was
very valuable to me where I got chance
to handle a whole interior project of
maxposure office from scratch to end.
Other works in which I was involved also
include Delhidare Devil’s office, residence
of Mr. Katiyal and Khurana,etc.
internship
M:OFA Studio
Ar. Manish Gulati
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19. The facade branding was an idea of
using perforated sheet depicting the
meshed vastra of a women, wrapped
around the structural framework. The
single peice railing in black gives an
ornamental aesthetic to the space. Earth
colour are used and a mural of pots and
earthen tavas to light up the space.
Fabvastra is a brand for indo-ethinic wear for women.
This is the first retail outlet of it besides its online
presence. The design concept was to give a blend of a
modern day neater look with a flavour of ethnic indian
values to it. The material pallete chosen here was bison
panels,metal perforated sheet & mild steel rods.
fabvastra retail
outlet
Freelance work
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20. Melange - the annual festival
of our college held for three
days with lectures ,concert and
other workshops. Footprints and
impressions was the theme, so
the campus planning was done
accordingly. Entrance had an
artwork made in which footprints
goes from floor to wall in contrast
to the architect’s footprint.
Installation out of used boxes was designed depicting
a bird ,below each box there was a footprint of a bird.
Amphitheatre was decorated with the lights which where
in form of drops falling from sky. Concert area was given a
raw industrial feel and much more these images say. campus planning
& design
melange’14
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21. Despedida a farewell event to the senior batch
of the college. Supporting the thought of giving
a farewell an installation was designed of the
colourful sacks flying high in the sky. Momento
were designed with a picture of an individual
& installation was made from it where one can
express. The lighting columns sets up a backdrop
for the acts on the stage.
campus planning
& design
despedida
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23. hand skills
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These are some works
where I tried to work
with differnt mediums
expressing myself.
I was also interested in wood cut print making & paper
cutting. Besides that I explored differnt materials like
clay, wood, pop and leather. Further being keen about
product design, I attempted to design some products
like leather bag, a drafting desk and candles.
