This is a very old painting I made and as I was going through my work

to assemble in the portfolio, this is the picture that describes architec-

ture for me the best.This is what architecture is for me and always has
been, something so simple as walls , a roof ,windows and a door blended
in nature and how when put together, they create such a space which
is beyond expressions and as I am pursuing this field I know many more
forms of architecture,unique in their own ways but always beautiful.
For our habitat is not created in vacuum – it is the compulsive
expression of beliefs and aspirations (implicit & explicit) that
are central to our lives.
-Sir Charles Correa
01.KILKARI
PROPOSED CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM ,BHOPAL -HEY LOOK! HE IS PLAYING WITH A CLOSED BOX-
-HEY LOOK! HE IS IN A CLOSED BOX-
-HEY LOOK! HE IS A CLOSED BOX-

PROJECT TYPE : Center for children with special needs

SITE LOCATION : Bhopal ,India
SITE AREA : 7 acres
SEMESTER : 8Th Semester
AN ACCESSIBLE NEIGHBOUR-
HOOD DEMANDS SPACES FOR
ALL
Kilkari is a proposed special needs cen-
ter for children with autism located in
the shymla hills area in the city of
lakes, Bhopal,India.The site is adjacent
to upper lake and Bharat Bhawan and
surrounded by lush green areas.
The main idea behind the zoning in the
project was to provide a combination of
both big and small spaces for the chil-
dren to gradually bring them out of the
box which they seem to build around
themselves.
The project is based on sensory inte-
gration as well as conceiving the tran-
sition spaces in such a way which helps
the children with autism to be a little
more comfortable with themselves.

The existing site conditions along

with the contours placements

The building blocks placed along with

the main ciculation paths

RESIDENTIAL GREEN SPACE

COMMERCIAL UPPER LAKE
 -THE BIRD VIEW OF THE SITE -THE TRANSITION SPACES

- TIMBER PANELS
- RED SANDSTONE - HOLLOW BRICK BLOCKS - PORCELAIN TILES FOR LOUVERS .LOCAL MATERIAL
- HOLLOW CONCRETE TO PROVIDE BETTER INSULATION - FIRE RESISTANCE AND
BLOCKS FOR PATHWAYS AND SITTINGS BETTER AESTHETICS,BETTER INSULATOR
FOUND IN ABUNDANCE
- AND LOW MAINTENANCE
- TO PROVIDE BETTER INSULATION , SUN PROTECTION
- HEAT RESISTANCE
- AND COST SAVING The engagement of senses
The material board
 STIMULUS LEVELS

LOW STIMULUS

HOT STIMULUS

HIGH STIMULUS

TRANSITIONS

THE WOMB - INTERNAL COURTYARD

GROUND FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN

The ground floor includes majorly The first floor includes the exploration The second floor plan includes
the classrooms which are known as rooms,worskshop areas and sensory rooms therapy rooms with psychiatrist
learning environments and the sad- along with the lounges cabins
minsitrations

SECTION AA’
the escaping hut for whenever the
children needs to escape or are on the
edge of having an attack

the presence of different trees and

natural elemnts that would help to
buld the senses of these children a
little better

The different sensory integrating in-

struments placed in the garden for
the children

The entry to the garden which is

through the sensory wall made up of
different kinds of materials
The garden boundary made up of dif-
ferent bushes and fragrant plants
which would help the children to calm
down as they move around

EHSAAS - THE SENSORY GARDEN

 -VIEW OF THE GARDEN SPACES- -VIEW OF THE TRANSITION SPACES-
These spaces help the children to be more close to nature and These spaces help the children to move from zones of high
enjoy themselves a little better stimuls to low stimulus comfortably
 -THE LABYRINTH SPINE- -THE LABYRINTH SPINE-
This kind of labyrinth would help the children to develop their The labyrinth has been stored up with different natural elements for
cognitive skills with better focus on their senses the child to explore at his own pace
 -KILKARI (THE SITE VIEW)-

We as human never know what can be tamed.We always want to at the center of the communication realm,always in the
race of being better and perfect to take everything in our control.But childhood is a place far away from this chaos.A place
which should not be deprived of any kind of imagination and nothing should deprive the child of these wonderful years.
02. THE SUBMERGENCE
A Studio apartment on the edge of the cliffs, Hampi
-SO I HEARD THAT TODAY’S GENERATION IS SO BETTER AT MAKING CONNECTIONS-
-YEAH.....BUT NOT WITH OURSELVES-
(AWKARD SILENCE)

PROJECT TYPE : Studio apartments for students and youth

SITE LOCATION : Hampi ,India
SITE AREA : 2 acres
SEMESTER : 4th Semester
The submeregence is a project in which the site was on the edge of the cliff and the brief demend-
ed a space that would be suitable for the students yet gives them something serene yet explorive. Hence,
the project includes half of the structure submerged into the water,hence, the name submergence.The UPPER FLOOR I
main idea behind the design was to provide a space for the students where they can be in an abodewhich THE ENTRANCE WITH DRAWING ROOM
makes them fell calm but always enthusiast at the same time and keep the fire of exploration burning.
Thus, the project includes spaces for group studies, fir induvidual exlporations, for resting and relaxing ,for
new interests and most important for exploration of thoughts.
UPPER FLOOR
THE LIVING ROOM AND DINGING
Recreational zone Entry
The serene view of the cliffs Resting zone Recreational zone
is prominent

Connecting link
Working + living+ dining
FIRST FLOOR
THE WORKING STUDIOS AND DESKS
Relaxing zone
Submerged
Working zone
The existing site block The division of spaces The arrangement of spaces The final result

The divison of spaces has been done on SUBMERGED FLOOR

THE RESTING AREA AND RELAXING ZONES
the basis of proximics concept of spaces
 -THE VIEW OF THE LIVING AND DINING - -THE VIEW OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE -
The living and dining area are a mix of comfort and enjoyment The front entrance includes a space for relaxing and basking in
for the young souls with light interiors and indoor plants the beautiful sun with the view of the cliffs
03. THE MELANGE
Proposed mixed - use development project , Karkardooma , New Delhi
-In order to achieve mixed use, we really have to bring a variety of uses togeth-
er, and that people are recognizing that as both a value for where to live and for
where to do work, and that drives mixed-use development-

PROJECT TYPE : Mixed use development

SITE LOCATION : Karkardooma,Delhi ,India
SITE AREA : 12 acres
SEMESTER : 7th Semester
 CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

Connecting the mass

Dividing the mass

Distributiong the mass

Placing the mass

The different areas that need to be
included are placed as a single unit
with the transition spaces being given
between them.

THE GENESIS OF THE PROJECT

On e o f t h e m o st i m po r t a n t pa r t o f a n ew m i x ed u se d evel o pm en t
pr o ject i s t h e w a y t h e pr o ject i n t er a ct s ph ysi ca l l y a n d fu n ct i o n a l l y
i n t o t h e pu bl i c r ea l m . Th e d esi g n m u st co n t r i bu t e t o t h e evo l vi n g
sen se o f t h e pl a ce a n d t h e ch a r a ct er .

WH Y TH E SPI NE?
Th e spi n e i s t h e ba si c m o vem en t su ppo r t er i n t h e pr o ject .ju st a s o u r
spi n e h el ps o u r bo d y t o per fo r m d i ffer en t fu n ct i o n s ,t h e spi n e w o u l d
h el p t h e d i ffer en t u ses a n d a ct i vi t i es t o i n t eg r a t e.
H er e, t h i s i s bei n g r epea t ed l y ca l l ed a s “ “TH E SPI NE”.

Th i s i s beca u se t h e cen t r a l pa t h wa y or t h e spi n e i s wh a t d i ct a t es t h e m a jor i t y of m ovem en t on t h e si t e a n d i s t h e m a i n

a ccess r ou t e for t h e peopl e com i n g h er e.
Th u s, i t fu n ct i on s si m i l a r t o ou r spi n a l cor d i n pr ovi d i n g a su ppor t to th e fu n cti on s we per for m d a i l y.
a l so, i t con n ect s t h e m a jor h ot spot s on t h e si t e a n d u n i t es t h e d i ffer en t essen ces on t h e si t e.

Distributiong the mass DESIGN IDEOLOGY

the project being a mixed use required different
types of buil dings and activities to be catered
together.Al so, we needed this to be pl ace where
peopl e can rel ax and breathe and a have pl ace to
enjoy apart from their dail y routines and
schedul es.Thus, we created the breathing spine
or just a spine which woul d hel p to facil itate
these
ideas and support the movement on the site which
was intentional l y kept pedestrian dominated
The buildings have been placed in such a manner The central kund is the key hotspot here
that a central kund has been generated with a with all the commercial spots being placed
pedestrian dominated spine running through it here for different kinds of activities.
right from the entry of the site till the back
of thes ite which includes different kinds of
attractions as the people move along it
-BIRD VIEW OF THE SITE-
LEARNING FROM THE STREETS OF DELHI

THE STREET SMARKET THE GATHERING AREAS THE STREET SHOPPING

The concepts behind designing of different spaces

and gatherings for the differenrt users

THE OFFICE

THE KUND

-VIEW OF THE SPINE-

THE OFFICE

SECTION XX’

SITE FROM
NORTH WEST DIRECTION-
HOUSING TYPE 2 HOUSING TYPE 2.0 HOUSING TYPE 2.0
AREA OF SINGLE UNIT:
CARPET AREA: 80SQM
BUILT UP AREA: 93SQM
AREA OF 1 FLOOR: 430SQM
GROUND COVERAGE : 450SQM

PRIVATE TOTAL UNITS ON 1 FLOOR : 4

PRIVATE TOTAL FLOORS : 19
INTERACTING AREA TOTAL UNITS IN 1 TOWER : 76
INTERACTING AREA Refuge floor area is an open area provided
WELCOMING AREA
on each floor that can be alternatively GRID PLAN
TOTAL NUMBER OF TOWERS : 5
WELCOMING AREA TOTAL NUMBER OF UNITS : 380
used as a gathering or breathing space in
the building REFUGEE FLOOR : 4
UNITPLAN GRID PLAN REFUGE AREA SINGLE REFUGE AREA: 90 SQM
TOTAL NUMBER OF LIFTS : 2
TOTAL NUMBER OF STAIRS: 1
UNITPLAN RISER : 150 MM
REFUGE FLOOR AREA CIRCULATION
The provision of spaces has been done in TREAD : 300MM
such a way which provides a subtle hint of
belonging along with the prominence of pri� SHAFTS :
vacy according to each space and use and ELECTRICAL : 1200X1500MM
to the needs of the users present at different FIRE SHAFT : 1200X1500MM
times in a day GARBAGE : 1000X1500MM

SCALE : 1:100
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MM

HOUSING TYPE 2
AREA OF SINGLE UNIT:
CARPET AREA: 30SQM
BUILT UP AREA: 42QM
AREA OF 1 FLOOR: 320QM
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN
TOTAL UNITS ON 1 FLOOR : 6
TOTAL FLOORS : 15
TOTAL UNITS IN 1 TOWER(TYPE-2) :90
REFUGEE FLOOR :
SINGLE REFUGE AREA: 15SQM
TOTAL NUMBER OF LIFTS : 1
TOTAL NUMBER OF STAIRS: 2
RISER : 150 MM
TREAD : 300MM

TOTAL NUMBER OF TOWERS OF EWS: 2

TOTAL NUMBER OF UNITS
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN ACHIEVED : 200

SHAFTS :
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
FIRE SHAFT : 1200X1500MM
GARBAGE : 1200X1500MM

SCALE : 1:100
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MM

OPEN CORRIDORS
THE GATHERING AREAS
What we need are more breathing space and less of chaos
THE CENTRAL COURTYARD WILL
PROMOTE INTERACTION AMONG THE
RESIDENTS AND WOULD KEEP UP WITH THE OPEN SITTING SPACE THE PEDESTRIAN SPINE
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
THE CULTURE OF SUCH HOUSINGS

THE OPEN SITTINGS WITH LOCAL TREES

WOULD ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF
LIVING FOR THE RESIDENTS.
THE RESIDENCY THE OFFICE THE MALL

ALL THE THREE TYPES OF ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN CONNECTED WITH

THE PROVISION OF OPEN SITTING SPACES, STREET MARKETS AND
RECREATIONAL ZONES SO AS TO DIVERT THE CROWD BUT IN A SUB-
TLE AND GENTLE WAY AND NOT RUSH THEM THORUGH THE EXPE-
RIENCE OF THE SITE

-VIEW OF THE APARTMENTS OF HOUSING TYPE 1-

This apartments would be majorly be used by small families of urban
areas and thus, require a modern yet comfortable look
 -VIEW OF THE KITCHEN FOR HOUSING APARTMENTS- -VIEW OF THE HOUSING APARTMENTS-
The kitchen as they say is the what fills the soul of the place and The apartments have exterior made of wheels that are discarded or
thus, needs to be what satisfies the soul thrown away.They are connected to form a jali like pattern which
would help in the ventilation and lighting of the circulation spaces
04.VRINDABAN RAMYA-STHANA
Lighting garden and gathering abode for the people of Vrindavan, India

-Sometimes we live in a city-

-But, sometimes that city lives within us too-

PROJECT TYPE : Recreational space for the urban mass

SITE LOCATION : Vrindaban,India
SITE AREA : 1.4 acres
SEMESTER : 5th Semester
 -GREEN SPACES
The presence of green spaces is
scarce around the site

-VIEW OF THE LIGHTING GARDEN-

-ROAD NETWORK
The connectivity to the site is
good and approachable

-OPEN SPACES
The presence of open spaces
around the site is very less

-BUILT SPACES
Most of the area around the
site is built residential area or
commercial zones
Structures of height Structures of height
above 6m above 9m

Structures of height
above 3m Mixed use structures
From the presence of jungles to the presence of concrete jungles
 -VIEW OF THE LOTUS GARDEN- -VIEW OF THE CENTRAL WATER BODY-

This gardens includes lighting and landscaping based on the beautiful This views shows the lighting effects in the central water body pro-
lotus flowers with fragrance and illumination that calms the mind vided to maintain the temperature and comfort of the garden as well
the overhead bridge which inlcudes different scultpures and elements
for the people
05. WORKING DRAWINGS
06. MISCELLANEOUS
WORKSHOP

WALL PAINTING
ALSO , I WRITE.

RAGA ROGAN MELIORISM Dreams, visions and experiences…

Yahan to hn hi sirf ek hi boli ji... Architectural designs of some cosmic
happenings,
Ret se lipti hui,
Decades in the making,
Pyaar se Tarashi hui… Builds an apex of truths.

When you type in the search box ‘what

Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagawad Gita, Brahmasutras
and Puranas contain timeless, universal knowl- is architecture? Immediately the result
edge. The ancient rishis, in heightened states comes up-‘the art and science of con-
of consciousness, perceived this knowledge di- structing and designing of buildings de-
rectly. Therefore these texts are called Shru- signed for different purposes’.But ar-
tis, literally meaning knowledge that is heard. chitecture can be found in an object
Thus, in the every corner of this country resides
as simple as a house and as big as a
an unheard or unknown local narrative that hold
all the essence of the area to it’s very ground. town and this variety that it provides
  is what it is all about.
Rajasthan is one of states of India that lies in
the Thar desert rich in history , culture and The combination of social art and artful
as well as have it’s own fair share of different science is architecture,it is a passion,
traditions and stories that still are prevailing
a vocation, a calling.Buildings are the
in major parts of the state. A land surround-
ed by sand reflecting it’s beauty through the manifestation of what our past was
years whenever someone talks about this state but an open book for our future gen-
we start thinking about the different Havelies erations to read.But the real question
and Forts present here, women and men in co- is that if architecture is only in the
lourful clothes , adorning different jewellery and building that we put out there? Or
the rich culture of handcrafts as well as the de-
is it just these colourful windows and
licious food and delicacies originate form here
doors in the facade in the extreme

RAGA
रोगन
(THE RAIKAAS,SHEKHAVATIS AND AMER)
Abstract from Raga Rogan
(Indigenous narrative traditions of Rajasthan}
MELIORISM Abstract from Meliorism
(Architecture and senses}