RA + DESIGN STUDIO
Creating Spaces For People
ARCHITECTURE
The project leads divinity and tranquility amongst the people visiting the complex. Materials used are green marble on major facade, Italian Carrara marble on column and Mouldings, black Cuddapah stone on internal walls and Rajasthan pink sandstone at boundary and jali work.
SRI SAI BABA TEMPLE COMPLEX
AN ILLUMINATED ABODE
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Sai Baba's teachings concentrate on a moral code of love, forgiveness, helping others, charity, contentment, inner peace and devotion to God & Guru. As a lamp glows itself to provide illumination so is the energy of a temple for its people. This temple is designed with high windowpanes through which natural light illuminated the inner sanctum. The plan is derived from Sri Yantra. ​The temple has its entrance from east direction.
It has two major parts: Mandapa & Garbh Griha which are surrounded by a raised platform (Jagati). The elevation and form are inspired from the concept of glowing lamp. The landscape has been designed such that it celebrates the site.
SCHOOL BUILDING
KANPUR
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Kindergarten school serving more than 250 students below poverty line. The school has three floors, ground floor dedicated to Playgroup section, first floor dedicated to Nursery section and second floor dedicated to Junior KG/ Senior KG. The classes are well lit, ventilated and well-equipped. The classes are designed to have colorful square windows with modern infrastructure. It has common hall, staff room, canteen & washrooms for staff and students. There is a playground surrounding the school building for children.
PROPOSED BAMBOO RESTAURANT
KANPUR​
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The establishment features a wooden facade with vertical slats and a curved orange roof. Large glass windows provide a clear view of the interior, which includes shelves stocked with various items and a counter area. The outdoor seating area is furnished with a mix of wooden and metal chairs and tables, arranged neatly on a stone-paved patio.
PROPOSED RESIDENCES
KANPUR​
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The facade features a combination of materials, including wood, glass, and concrete, giving it a sleek and stylish appearance. The ground floor appears to be a commercial space with large glass windows displaying a clothing store. The upper floors have balconies with glass railings and are likely residential or office spaces.
The house features a combination of white and black exterior walls, with wooden accents on the upper part of the structure. The front facade includes large glass windows and a balcony with a white railing. The ground floor has an open garage area on the left side, and a pathway made of stone slabs leads to the entrance.
CONSERVATION
ADAPTIVE REUSE OF
BADSHAHPUR BAOLI
GURUGRAM
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Reimagined through adaptive reuse as a vibrant multi-programmed space integrating artistic, educational and cultural activities. Along with a cafe and a souvenir shop, it holds huge potential in being revived as an important and useful civic space for contemporary Gurugram.
A stepwell broadly contains two parts to it, a deep well or, constructed over a groundwater aquifer and steps or other inclined passageways for access.
URBAN DESIGN
URBAN EXTENSIONS: SOHNA
GURUGRAM​​
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Greenfield urban design project with proposed typologies like social affordable housing, Anganwadi & administrative complex, waterfront development, permaculture farmlands, commercial center, highway food joints. The precinct is developed amidst Old Sohna town and Garhi Bazidpur Urban Village.
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Sohna is a town and a Municipal Council in the Gurgaon district of Haryana, India. A popular tourist weekend and conference retreat, it is on the highway from Gurgaon to Alwar near a vertical rock. Sohna is known for its hot spring and Shiva temple.
LOCAL AREA PLAN
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A Local Area Plan is a statutory planning mechanism that is devised to improve and enhance the existing developed areas. It is prepared for improving, retrofitting and/or solving issues in these currently developed areas. They are intended to provide more detailed planning proposals and policies for the areas which are anticipated to experience substantial redevelopment and transformation.
Public participation has been made as the corner stone of this process where the initiatives are taken to the residents and end users of each wards.
The process involves a comprehensive understanding of the existing conditions, community needs, market assessments and feasibility and impacts of the initiatives followed by an implementation strategy for execution. Multiple outreach exercises and public meetings are conducted as a means to empower and inform the end users as well as to encourage them in bringing in local knowledge and concerns of their wards forward. Further to this a vision for the area is generated and articulated as a “Peoples Plan”. By integrating the suggestions of the end users and adding innovative solutions from the professionals in accordance with the “Peoples Plan”, the vision document is reframed followed by spatial strategies. These along with a structured development of the area is then showcased to the authorities, governing bodies, stakeholders and presented at various national and international forums.
INTERIORS
INTERIOR DESIGNING
KANPUR​​
​A modern kitchen and dining area with a sleek, contemporary design. The kitchen features a combination of white and wooden cabinetry, with a central island that includes a cooktop and a small sink. The background includes a marble wall with a framed picture and some decorative items, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the room. The design is interesting due to its blend of natural materials and modern elements, creating a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere.
THE CAFE INTERIORS
COMPETITION​​
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​The coffee shop features a mix of industrial and rustic design elements. The walls are adorned with colorful, vintage-style murals and a large sign that reads, "Best Coffee Made for You." The seating area includes a combination of cushioned chairs and wooden tables, separated by decorative wooden partitions. The ceiling is decorated with hanging pendant lights, and there is a row of plants hanging along one wall, adding a touch of greenery to the space. The overall ambiance is cozy and inviting, making it an appealing place for customers to relax and enjoy their coffee.
LANDSCAPE
PROPOSED LANDSCAPE POCKET
KANPUR​​
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The parklet features curved pathways, grassy areas, benches, and playground equipment. Trees are strategically placed throughout the park, providing shade and enhancing the aesthetic appeal. The views also show people interacting with the space, walking, sitting, and playing, which gives a sense of scale and usability. The design focusses on creating a welcoming and functional outdoor area for community use, integrating natural elements with urban infrastructure.
PROPOSED AMPHITHEATRE
KANPUR​​
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It features tiered stone seating arranged in a semi-circular formation around a central stage area. Interspersed with the seating are lush green spaces and serene water features, such as small streams and pools cascading down the steps. The central stage area stands out with a blue circular platform, while colorful structures with vibrant facades, including a striking red and yellow installation with a spiral pattern on the roof, add to the aesthetic appeal.​
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VISUAL DESIGN
MAPPING KANPUR: MANCHESTER OF THE EAST
KANPUR: THE LEATHER CITY​​
​Kanpur, formerly Cawnpore is a large industrial city located in central- western part of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Founded in 1207, Kanpur became one of the most important commercial and military stations of British India. Kanpur is also the financial capital of Uttar Pradesh, nestled on the banks of River Ganges. Today it is famous for its colonial architecture, garden, parks, fine quality leather, plastic and textile products which are exported mainly to the west.
THE DESIGN FRACTAL
COMPETITION​​​​​
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A garden was a space that had a circumscribed territory, its limits notional or clearly marked but at all times discernible and finite; the very marking of this territory could happen by an act of active making or even claiming one already marked and within this would exist a certain prescribed ritual that allowed the many ideas of nature to be experienced in an articulate manner.
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And so, at times, the Garden became a small pathway between two areas of the home; at others, it was a set of potted plants placed along the Grills of a residential building. At all times, however, what was clear was that the Garden was a space for pause, a space for respite.
3D VISUALIZATION
ARCHITECTURE
AN ARCHITECT'S STUDIO
DESIGN COMPETITION​​​​​
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An architect's studio based upon a particular architect's style of designing buildings. The architect chosen was Frank Llyod Wright. Besides the office area, requirement was also for space for two assistant architects' working and sleeping lounge for the chief architect as well. The site is located in Hazratganj, Lucknow, commercial part of the city.
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