This document is a design portfolio belonging to Rupal Rathi, an architecture graduate from Manipal University. It includes summaries and drawings for 7 projects completed during their studies including a 3-star hotel, apartment redevelopment, incremental housing, playschool, office/residence, magazine kiosk, and miscellaneous artwork. The portfolio provides contact information and outlines the objectives, design concepts, challenges, and features of each project.

1. DESIGN PORTFOLIO
Rupal Rathi
Bachelor Of Architecture ’15
Faculty Of Architecture, Manipal University
r4rupal29@yahoo.in , r4rupal29@gmail.com
+919827142644 , +917066896023

2. 1. PORTFOLIO DIRECTORY …………………………………………………………………..1
2. 3 STAR HOTEL – SEVENTH SEMESTER ………………………………………….....2 - 4
3. REDEVELOPMENT OF APARTMENT – SIXTH SEMESTER ……………………….5 - 8
4. INCREMENTAL HOUSING – INTERNSHIP AFTER 2ND YEAR …………………..9 - 11
5. PLAYSCHOOL– THIRD SEMESTER …………………………………………………….....12
6. OFFICE CUM RESIDENCE – SECOND SEMESTER …………………………...........13
7. MAGAZINE KIOSK – FIRST SEMESTER…………………………………………………….14
8. MISCELLANEOUS ARTWORK …………………………………………………………………15
PORTFOLIO DIRECTORY 1

3. 23 STAR HOTEL – SEVENTH SEMESTER
OBJECTIVE: To design a 3 star
hotel in Udupi and decide the type
of hotel.
CHALLENGES: Designing the
services was a real challenge in
this project. Making sure that the
residents are not affected by the
occasional parties, noise from
generators, backing up electricity,
plumbing services etc.
GROUND FLOOR LAYOUT
INTRODUCTION: On conducting a survey and being a resident of
Manipal, Udupi for 3 years it was realized that hotels are majorly used
by people during functions in Manipal . Parents usually come with or for
their kids. Thus 70% of the hotel consisted of single and twin rooms.
Beside this there are people who come to Udupi for business and
tourism for which the rest 30% was designed as suites.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
VIEW
The basic concept was tower
with rooms for good view
Exploring form options.
Dividing hexagon into 2
Smoothening the surfaces.
Adding service floor
Top of lower surface can be
developed and accessed
Banquet
Double
Room
Administration
Restaurant
Shops
Reception
/ Waiting

4. 33 STAR HOTEL – SEVENTH SEMESTER
Rooms
TYPICAL FLOOR PLANS
1ST -3RD FLOOR
TYPICAL FLOOR PLANS
4TH – 6TH FLOOR
ROOFTOP RESTAURANT
On either side of the corridors are
rooms. On left are Suites with the
view to the huge lawn.
The twin rooms were designed keeping in
mind the parents and students coming
together on various occasions
SECTION
PLANS & SECTION
Double
Rooms
Restaurant
Suites
Twin
Rooms
Suites
Services
Lobby Lobby
Ground Floor
Services
Double glass exteriors bring plenty of light into the
room also filter the heat. The roof top restaurant
has a beautiful view of the fields behind.

5. 43 STAR HOTEL – SEVENTH SEMESTER
DAYLIGHTING
Glass is 100% recyclable –
Sustainable building envelope.
Room finishes: room surfaces
should have matte finishes to avoid
glare. Window Position: The higher
the window, the greater the
Daylight Factor hence glazing is
provided from ceiling to floor.
REAR VIEW
WATER CONSERVATION
Low flow faucets are used
in toilets to conserve water.
GREEN ROOFS
A green roof or eco-roof is a
planted roof top that provides
benefits of water harvesting,
storm water management,
energy conservation, pollution
abatement, and aesthetic value.
logging.
DEWATS is a wastewater
treatment system that is reliable
and low-cost in operation. It can
treat organic wastewater from
both domestic and industrial
source with flows from 1 to
1000 m3 per day.
INSULATION
Exterior walls are insulated
to prevent temperature rise
in the interiors. It also
improves weather proofing
and sound resistance.
GEOTHERMAL COOLING
Inlet air can also be cooled by
drawing it through underground
pipes or through an underground
plenum (air space). The air loses
some of its heat to the surfaces
over which it
passes. Underground, these
surfaces tend to be at roughly the
annual average temperature,
providing cooling in summer and
warming in winter.

6. EXISTING SCENARIO:
5REDEVELOPMENT OF APARTMENT – SIXTH SEMESTER
OBJECTIVE: To redesign density housing for the people of Nerul,
Mumbai.
IDEA: The idea was to redevelop the space in such a way that it adds to
what people already have. Addition in terms of space (quality and
quantity), appearance of building, facilities, work opportunities,
security etc.
CHALLENGES:
• To achieve basic amenities at the lowest cost possible.
• Integrating a commercial angle without affecting the day to day life
of people.
• To reduce the cost of living over time.
BRIEF:
-User group mainly comprises
Of families, kids and adults.
-Lack of parking facilities within the site
and the absence of a means of direct
vehicular access.
-No light poles are provided to cater to
the pedestrian pathway along the sub-
arterial road.
-Visual connectivity and sight lines:
privacy ensured by tall trees lining the
2m high boundary wall.

7. REDEVELOPMENT OF APARTMENT – SIXTH SEMESTER 6
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
The prime concept is to admit
natural light and ventilation to the
building.
Incorporating natural
light and shade
Incorporating natural light and
shade in individual unit
Slits introduced for
funnelling effect
Slits expanded for better
functioning of funnelling effect
Zoning within the residential units is
done such that privacy is ensured even
if a stranger is at doorstep.
Corridors open at both ends and
slits(cavities) in between units are
designed for cross ventilation.

8. REDEVELOPMENT OF APARTMENT – SIXTH SEMESTER
AERIAL VIEW
DEWATS is installed for
recycling waste.
Solar panels are installed on south
side of the roof. The energy will be
used by the residents for heating
water and cooking.
OTHER FEATURES:
Funneling effect was the
concept of design for
natural light and
ventilation as Mumbai has
hot and humid climate.
The technique of base
isolation is used for earth
quake resistance, silicon
to stick columns and
beams together.
Ground water recharge
technique of rain water
harvesting is used
Roof pools and
roof gardens are a
part of the design
which were to be
implemented after
taking permission
from the residents
of top most floors.
The lower plan is
rotated by 30
degrees. Planning
of the apartments is
more or less the
same. Openings on
the walls protruding
the setback are
deducted to make it
a dead wall.
7
BUILDING PROFILE
The building was made in 2 bulky blocks
with a small channel in between for breeze
Rotated each floor by 30degrees to
give it a dynamic look.
Kept two consecutive floors
same to get the services right.

9. 8REDEVELOPMENT OF APARTMENT – SIXTH SEMESTER
Super market for basic
amenities exclusively
for residents.
Ramp going down to
parking
By staggering the
floors each unit is
given a balcony
Terrace with solar
panels, the terrace
surface is also used for
rainwater collection.
Roof pools and roof
gardens are a part of
the design to be
implemented with
permission.
DRAWINGS
G, 1st, 6th, 7th FLOOR PLAN
2nd -5th FLOOR PLAN
SECTION
Lobby
Lobby
Balcony
Corridor
Residence
Residence
Corridor
Balcony
Cavity for ventilation
Cavity for
ventilation

10. INCREMENTAL HOUSING - INTERNSHIP 9
SPACIAL DESIGN CONCEPT

11. INCREMENTAL HOUSING - INTERNSHIP 10
CORE CONCEPT – Rain water storage, Earthquake resistance

12. INCREMENTAL HOUSING - INTERNSHIP 11
SUSTAINABILITY & SELF SUFFICIENCY

13. 12PLAYSCHOOL– THIRD SEMESTER
SPACIAL DESIGN CONCEPT
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
The objective was to
design a playschool, the
intuitive line of thoughts is
kids> clothes> pants
To avoid steps the building
was made taller from one end
and shorter from the other to
maintain the form
FRONT ELEVATION
One leg up one leg down.
The shaded space can be
used as outdoor play area.
To break the monotony of
plain facades cavities are
introduced which aid in
natural ventilation.
SIDE ELEVATION
One leg up one leg down. The
idea was to make the profile of
the building relatable
CHALLENGES: to ensure safety of
kids not only within the school but
also around it.
To ensure that the environment is
not confusing or scary to kids if they
are without supervision
 Puzzle pattern landscape
 Drop off midway into the site to
ensure kids are away from road
 Pergolas
 Outdoor interaction space
 Reception & Waiting
 Rainbow pattern pathways
 Void with jali for ventilation
 Auditorium on the shorter end Outdoor play area
 Slide from classrooms to play
area @ 2m height
 Outdoor play area
 Activity area @ the tallest end
 Teachers lounge @ the
tallest end

14. 13OFFICE CUM RESIDENCE – SECOND SEMESTER
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
SPACIAL DESIGN CONCEPT
GROUND FLOOR
LAYOUT
SECOND FLOOR
LAYOUT
FIRST FLOOR
LAYOUT
Windows at lower
level to let cool air in
Windows at
higher level to
let hot air out
Skylights
The idea was to develop a form
with intersecting shapes. The
pattern of cheese was to create
the recess and relief effect.
Windows of various geometric
forms at two heights on every
floor . At bottom to let in cool air
and at top for exiting hot air.
Skylights of similar shapes
unifying the surface patterns.
The layout is such that small hexagon is for less used rooms like washrooms and store, and big hexagon for
frequent use rooms like meeting rooms, bedrooms, kitchen etc.

15. 14MAGAZINE KIOSK – FIRST SEMESTER
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PROFILE & USE
The idea of design was from
History of Architecture class
The idea of design was from
History of Architecture class
Staggering of counters for
better display and storage
Stone
cladding
Shelves
Counter
Shelves
Storage
Staggered
display
Display
The shade formed by the staggered shelves on the rear end can be used to sit
and read. Tables and chairs are laid down and as future expansion kiosk can be
turned into a book café.
3-D MODEL
 Arched display for
magazines and books
 Storage for
multiple copies
 Shaded place
to sit and read
 Counter with glass
top as display for
newspapers
 Display for best
sellers and
upcoming books
 Different sizes of
arches for varying
sizes of books

16. 15MISCELLANEOUS ARTWORK
Monochrome model of thesis. Use of different
materials to bring out various features
Landscape by using ice-cream stick as a
replacement to paint brush
Ceramic model of a
hut on plywood
Model of Sanchi Stupa
made by casting wet tissue
on a balloon.
Felt made of colorful
beads