Architecture

The Parel-Elphinstone precinct of Mumbai is the hub for majority of the government hospitals and the high-rises–commercial as well residential. This transformation of the urban fabric from the old mill lands is increasingly burdening the existing resource–railway stations. The project design aims at the creation of an integrated transit hub in the context of transformed urban fabric encompassing different modes of transportation associated with newly designed urban tissues carving the social downtown. Identification of the critical junctions created a bottleneck which we have tried to open for smooth circulation. Replacement of the old stone arched bridge over the existing railway station with cable-stayed bridge that allows utilization of leftover spaces under the bridge – for hawkers, parking, commercial offices, etc. The floor above the railway station acts as a shelter providing organized space for commuters to access other modes of transport–bus, taxi, etc, eliminating the chaos. Creation of green patches advance waiting areas to people who have time to kill in between or to people who want to conduct meetings on the go leading to the division of space. In addition to this, a conventional center is proposed over the railway station without hampering the commuter’s traffic to do away with the travel time ultimately reducing the traffic & also generating revenue for better maintenance of the building.

Standing tall in an alignment ‘T’, this exposed concrete masterpiece utilizes all the spaces keeping in mind the aesthetics of the place. Located betwixt the city of Pune, the accommodation aims to provide organized pattern from diverse palette of student amenities by creating informal but an inspiring living space breathing in a homely spirit. Designed under the core concept of open book, base floors are interconnected for common activities – admin area, library and food court. The system is divided at levels on the basis of room sharing that are well separated assuring privacy and maintaining the internal connectivity. In addition, the temporary sound proof partitions offer flexibility to modify the room sizes as per occupancy. The library area is a combination of glass and solid panels. The gym zone has glass facade allowing the passage of natural light with yoga-meditation on the pledged terrace. The traditional concept of canteen is replaced with the contemporary food court–indoor and outing seating with multiple vendors. Breathing pockets – key feature of the design ensure cross ventilation and scope for recreational activities.

Restriction of space or land always stimulates the designer’s calculative mind to come up with a good aesthetic. Here, keeping into consideration the space and land constraints, we have mapped out a simple yet elegant design that allows natural cross ventilation through bigger & wider darshani windows and a compact yet functional planning, making it competent and budget-friendly. The project work accentuates how the framework has so much more to do with enhancing the beauty of the art than the artwork itself. We tried to achieve the same through framing out the windows along with a combination of colors that add a subtle, minimal yet sophisticated outlook. The thought was to highlight the facade with sleek lines of art in order to emphasize the elegant features of contemporary architecture.

The Bungalow is a perfect blend of creative & contemporary designs with a well-defined modern vocabulary. The architectural forms and expertise have been channelized into providing floor plans integrated with Vastu principles. Right from the terrace floor, the skylight lets the sun rays go down to the ground floor to naturally light the Bhramhstan designed with tulsi Vrindavan. The floors are stacked in a way where the 1st level is dedicated to office space, whereas the top floors are residences with the terrace crowning it. The reductive palette of the grey facade with terracotta niche orbiting the glass band is emphasised to define the functionality of each space. Every attribute of the facade is designed to unravel the client’s aspirations to actuality. This minimalist design creates a distinct impression within the neighbourhood with its contemporary panorama.

The idea behind the massing is to position twenty pods to make five big Lego blocks fit into each other in such a manner that allows good light ventilation & is also well connected to each facility within the premises. Combination 4 Lego blocks comprise student living facilities & 5th one held by the other four has a widely spread gym, library & multipurpose hall. Each POD has a wide open front glass facade that opens into the small balcony. Lego bricks /Smart bricks proposed in construction. They have different shapes, sizes, and weights to satisfy various applications and allow for faster, cheaper, more precise, and more solid structures. Lego bricks can be tightened with reinforcement for more stability at core joints. Also, spaces within them allow insulation as well as wiring and plumbing. Open to sky carved-out basement separates yet connects the students with stepped landscape zones having sit-out areas; activity zones also allow access to the admin area, indoor games, kitchen, laundry, canteen indoor outdoor sit-outs.

“Petal Atelier“ pocketed in a 30m x 30m plot in the serene beauty of the widespread arena of Malvan-Kokan. The planning of the architecture design studio is to join the activity bubbles so that the general activity zones will be the pistil of this flower-holding petal containing the design atelier. Here we enter the double-height dome divided into the reception area, a waiting area, meeting rooms, a restroom, etc. And petals have a canteen & indoor gaming zone. While overlooking the 1st floor, has design squads & libraries with balcony views. Locally available materials like bamboo always cut off the project cost as well as integrate sustainability into luxury. We tried to create eves from the parabolic arches to provide ample shade from the sun and shelter from heavy rains and add an aesthetic to the structure.

“The facade design of the residential tower focuses on creating a visually appealing and functional aesthetic. At first glance from the road, the parking podium is the prominent feature, which inspired the use of a parametric pattern that is not only easy to install and maintain but also creates an eye-catching visual experience for passersby. The building’s name is prominently highlighted with an iconic design, occupying a dedicated space above the podium to ensure it stands out. Above the podium, the upper floors are designed with chajjas that seamlessly blend into the overall building design, enhancing both the aesthetic and practical aspects of the facade. This combination of thoughtful design elements ensures a cohesive and modern look, making the building a distinctive landmark in the area. The facade serves as a perfect balance of style, functionality, and ease of maintenance.