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Graduate Work A series of sections tied to the Z Kopalni line of procession act as territories of catchment to link residences, institutions, mining infrastructure and landscapes.

A series of sections tied to the Z Kopalni DRAFT line of procession act as territories of catchment to link residences, institutions, mining infrastructure and landscapes.

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50 51 04| Atlantic Coast: The Flexible Edge 1 08| Z Kopalni: Out of the Mines 12| Collective Rurbanism Broward County, FL, USA Silesia, Poland Gujarat, India

Professional Work

aerial view of maharashtra nature park 16| Maharashtra Nature Park 20| Humayun’s Tomb Interpretation Center 26| Saxena Residence 30| Singh Residence Mumbai, India New Delhi, India New Delhi, India Noida, India

Ranu Singh park plaza open air amphitheater and knowledge center public amenities RE-IMAGINING URBAN MARGINS 3 maharashtra nature park and mithi bridgeUndergraduate Work SMArchS Architecture and Urbanism School of Architecture and Planning Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Contact Details: 373 Washington Street Cambridge, MA 02139 34| Architecture Experience 36| Mahudi Women’s Cooperative 40| Angliham Hotel 44| Vadhwan Housing [email protected] | (617) 682 2981 Research Work Ahmedabad, India Galway, Ireland Vadhwan, India 4 // AtlanticAtlantic Coast: Coast: The The Flexible Flexible Edge Edge DRAFT

Atlantic Coast: The Flexible Edge

Broward County, USA Drainage park as urban drainage infrastructure Fall semester, 2016 DRAFT DRAFT In collaboration withBARRIER Dennis ISLAND HOTEL Harvey DISTRICT and

The proposed hotel district on the Barrier Island is composed Pamela Bellavita of new building typologies which are designed to cope with sea level rise and climate change. The buildings maximize shading and ventilation for pedestrians and bicyclists. Floating walkways and platforms adjust to the movement of water and enable a closer interaction with marine life and enable recreational activities centered on the marine ecosystem. The Atlantic coast is a system in constant flux - hydrological, ecological and social. The project utilizes these fluctuating systems to project an urbanism in the coastline of Florida, one of the most vulnerable states to climate change.

Following a detailed analysis of sea level rise and the affected populations, the proposal delineates process for transfer of affected people, development of a performative landscape to manage the range of change in water level and 12 13 introduction of new building typologies that are adaptable with creation of the new coastal 1 ecology. New coastal typologies of floating boardwalk and buildings DRAFT DRAFT WEST LAKE TRANSECT - ANALYSIS WEST LAKE TRANSECT - PROPOSAL

From the rail transit corridor to the barrier island, this transect Similar to Hollywood transect, cut and fill processes that is characterized by the West Lake mangrove ecosystem which respond to changing hydrology create archipelagos of remains a secluded urban component. Due to its low elevation, settlements in West Lake transect. Based on existing most of the West Lake transect would experience extensive topography, these archipelagos are formed in Inter-coastal flooding based on our model as shown below. From 1 feet to zone that are connected by transit corridors. Density and 6 feet of sea level rise, most of the existing settlements on the development are concentrated on Sheridan Street Corridor, barrier island and the inter-coastal zone are flooded. which is proposed as a connecting corridor between Multi- Modal Transit Corridor on the Uplands, through archipelagos of Inter-coastal zone to Barrier Island that creates an inclusive urban experience from the ridge to the West Lake mangroves 6 // AtlanticAtlantic Coast: Coast: The The Flexible Flexible Edge Edge to the islands.

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Cut and fill processes are designed to respond WEST LAKE to changing hydrology based on sea level rise analysis. These become the basis to create BARRIER ISLAND archipelagos of settlements in West Lake transect.

Density and development are concentrated along street corridors. One such street is proposed as a connection from the urban core of Broward to the Barrier Island.

The project aims to integrate urban experience with various social, environmental and economic systems, strengthening the identity of the place and layering such environmental values to the coast. West Lake Transect - Sea level rise analysis and proposal A series of sections tied to the Z Kopalni line of procession act as territories of catchment to link residences, institutions, mining infrastructure and landscapes. 8 // ZZ Kopalni: Koplani: Out Out of of the the Mines Mines

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Z Koplani: Out of the Mines

Silesia, Poland Spring semester, 2017 Z Kopalni route through the SIlesian Mining Towns and Forest 0 1.5 km 3 km 6 km In collaboration with Monica Hutton & Daya Zhang

The identity of the Upper Silesia Industrial Region is closely tied to the mining profession, especially as it relates to the inherent dangers and values tied to coal production in Poland.

This occupational identity is celebrated through Barbórka, or the Day of the Miner, when miners forego the daily trip underground to participate in festivities at the surface.

As coal mines now continue to close across Poland, Barbórka has faded alongside. This project proposes an emerging urban event to 50 51 accompany the continued movement out of the mines. Z Kopalni will be celebrated each year on June 4th as a new line of procession to connect the dispersed mining communities of the region. Model of Gilisziwiec, one of the mining towns 50 50 51 51

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Z Kopalni route 1:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 1 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 24:00 future Z Kopalni route passenger rail 01 Liberation Square water sites: 02 Giesche Mine industrial buildings 03 Margaret Pond mines: 04 Przyjazna Street forest active 05 Market Alley 06 Janina Pond public space 07 Barbara Pond 08 Forest Trail 09 School Yard (out of the) (mines) park 10 Jan Kasprowicz Square closed 11 Murckowski Park cultural 12 Murcki Mine educational

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Z Kopalni route 1:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 1 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 24:00 10 // Z Kopalni:Koplani: Out of the Mines future Z Kopalni route passenger rail 01 Liberation Square water sites: 02 Giesche Mine industrial buildings 03 Margaret Pond mines: 04 Przyjazna Street forest active 05 Market Alley 06 Janina Pond public space 07 Barbara Pond 08 Forest Trail 09 School Yard (out of the) (mines) park 10 Jan Kasprowicz Square closed 11 Murckowski Park cultural 12 Murcki Mine educational 02 commercial section cut The new procession line of Z Kopalni aligns to the dispersed mining communities, moving Giszowiec alternatively to strengthen economic, cultural,

Nikiszowiec and environmental connections throughout Giesche Mine KATOWICE the region.

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Bunds for Flood Protection

Agro-processing Institutions

Reconstruction of Kuccha Housing

Social and Infra- Collective structural Loop Collective Rurbanism Housing Cow sheds Chitravad, India Fall semester, 2017

In collaboration with Manuela Uribe and Ayna Verella

The proposal envisions a village-scale development loop towards a Rurban (rural+urban) vision of growth and development Street Upgradation as per the ‘My Street’ Program in Chitravad village. The proposed loop connects the peripheries of the village which are both risk prone and are inhabited by some of the most vulnerable communities in the village. Through introducing infrastructural systems and providing collective housing and collective institutions through the loop, the project envisions planned growth scenarios for the village, which allows for better community development and connectivity. Village Plan Village Section

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waterfront at various flood levels flood various at waterfront 30m 15 0 plan site The Garden hub which is proposed on the eastern periphery of the village consists of collective housing will have 16 new housing units and have community gardens. It will serve as an interface with farming edge. The Garden hub is also located in a low lining area allowing for collection and 8 8 reuse of waste water collected in the area. 5 7 Incremental Additions in Collective Housing Section30m through15 0 Collective Housing on the Village Periphery A section RE-IMAGINING URBAN MARGINS URBAN RE-IMAGINING 2 bridge mithi and park nature maharashtra 16 // Maharashtra Nature Park

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Maharashtra Nature 12 9 8 Park and Mithi River 13 11 14 Bridge LBS road 5 1 entry plaza 10 2 entry court 14 7 3 cafe court 4 Mumbai, India 4 knowledge center 12 4 5 amphitheater 9 6 2016 4 6 public amenities 2 3 8 7 community and recycling center dharavi depot road 1 8 seasonal pond 9 nursery / botanical garden green cover vir.mueller architects 10 exit plaza 11 planted drying beds 12 pedestrian / cyclist crossing 13 mithi bridge The design competition called for renewal of 14 mithi waterfront LBS road 15 mangroves 5 1 entry plaza site plan Mahrashtra Nature Park with the addition of public 0 50 100m 2 entry court amenities and infrastructure. The park lies in 7 3 cafe court the context of socio-ecologically sensitive Mithi 4 4 knowledge center 4 5 amphitheater 6 RIver and Dharavi slums. 4 6 public amenities 2 3 7 community and recycling center dharavi depot road 1 8 seasonal pond Situated in the dense urban fabric of Mumbai 9 nursery / botanical garden green cover 10 exit plaza where rapid development has led to the 11 planted drying beds marginalization of natural habitats, the proposal 12 pedestrian / cyclist crossing 13 mithi bridge creates an ecological threshold between Mithi 14 mithi waterfront River and the city of Mumbai. 15 mangroves nature park street front nature park waterfront mobility network site plan 0 50 100m RE-IMAGINING URBAN MARGINS maharashtra nature park and mithi bridge 1

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11 +4.42m: highest tide water level 8 9 12 1210 13 10 Waterfront Section at High Tide 11 +4.42m: highest tide water level 8 8 aerial view of maharashtra nature park A 12 1210 13 10 Bird’s Eye View of Maharashtra Nature Park mithi bridge looking towards BKC 10 +4.42m: highest tide water level 6 11 8 8 8 12 A 7 The architectural elements13 defining the park on 10 7 the urban side, gradually erode to accomodate 10 2 +6.35m: 100 year flood level 5 6 7 the existing green cover, leading to a path of 8 8 8 A courtyards and canopies, interwoven in the forest. 7 10 dharavi depot road 4 Public amenities define the edge between1 Dharavibus drop-off / car drop-off Waterfront Section at 50 Year Flood Level 7 3 10 2 parking 1 settlementA and 2the Park, whereas a floating +6.35m: 100 year flood level 5 6 7 3 entry plaza 8 8 riverfront accomodate the ebb and flow of waters A 4 ticketing center 7 dharavi depot road 4 in the Mithi River. 15 busvisitor drop-off center / car drop-off park plaza open air amphitheater and knowledge center public amenities 7 3 10 26 parkinginformation kiosk / shop 1 2 +6.35m: 100 year flood level 5 6 7 A 37 entrycafeteria plaza RE-IMAGINING URBAN MARGINS The Mithi River Bridge is conceptualized as a maharashtra nature park and mithi bridge 3 8 48 ticketingknowledge center center 7 multi-level activity corridor. The upper level dharavi depot road 4 591 visitoramphitheaterbus drop-off center / car drop-off 7 3 provides a direct connection for the6102 dailyinformationpublicparking amenities kiosk / shop 1 A 2 +6.35m: 100 year flood level 5 7 commuter and the lower level floating platforms7113 cafeteriacommunityentry plaza and recycling center enable a richer interaction with the river. 8124 knowledgereflectingticketing center pool center dharavi depot road 4 91351 amphitheaterpedestrianvisitorbus drop-off center / cyclist/ car drop-off path Waterfront Section at 100 Year Flood Level Viewfloating of islands the Proposedat lower level Mithi River Bridge at Water Level 3 101462 publicseasonalinformationparking amenities pond kiosk / shop 1 A +7.00m: exceptional rainfall event RE-IMAGINING URBAN MARGINS 1173 communitycafeteriaentry plaza and recycling center maharashtra nature park and mithi bridge 6 site plan 1284 reflectingknowledgeticketing0 center pool center 15 30m waterfront at various flood levels 1395 pedestrianamphitheatervisitor center / cyclist path 14106 seasonalpublicinformation amenities pond kiosk / shop +7.00m: exceptional rainfall event 117 communitycafeteria and recycling center site plan 128 reflectingknowledge0 pool center 15 30m waterfront at various flood levels 139 pedestrianamphitheater / cyclist path 1410 seasonalpublic amenities pond +7.00m: exceptional rainfall event 11 community and recycling center site plan 12 reflecting0 pool 15 30m waterfront at various flood levels 13 pedestrian / cyclist path 14 seasonal pond +7.00m: exceptional rainfall event site plan 0 15 30m waterfront at various flood levels

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section A 0 15 30m 8 RE-IMAGINING URBAN MARGINS 8 7 5 section A 0 15 230m maharashtra nature park and mithi bridge 8 8 RE-IMAGINING URBAN MARGINS 7 5 section A 0 15 230m maharashtra nature park and mithi bridge 8 8 7 RE-IMAGINING URBAN MARGINS 5 section A maharashtra nature park and mithi bridge 0 15 230m RE-IMAGINING URBAN MARGINS maharashtra nature park and mithi bridge 2 20 // Humayun’s Tomb Site Museum

Humayun’s Tomb Site Museum

New Delhi, India 2014-2016 vir.mueller architects

Located in the vicinity of the Humayun’s Tomb complex, the site museum which is under construction at the moment, would serve as a place of orientation, education and demonstration to the millions of visitors that frequent the Humayun’s Tomb.

On the ground level, the underground museum remains imperceptible except for the plaza which becomes a social space. The museum also links the various parts of the site, connecting the Humayun’s Tomb complex and Sundar Nursery through ramps. 22 // Humayun’s Tomb Site Museum

Site Plan

Situated in the midst of Mughal era trees, Ongoing Construction Process the museum carves around them through a progression of galleries. The galleries themselves follow the geometric order of the square.

Akin to the experience of the Humayun’s Tomb itself, the transitions between the large galleries occurs through the smaller vestibule spaces, setting a rhythm of movement as one travels through the spaces. Museum Level Plan Interior Elevation 24 // Humayun’s Tomb Site Museum

As the project architect, I was responsible for not only coordinating with consultants and clients but also to design and curate the experience through the museum. The galleries were conceived as receptacles for Mughal era objects and as spaces to view, observe, explore and participate in Mughal history. 26 // Saxena Residence

Saxena Residence Outer Elevation

New Delhi, India 2011 vir.mueller architects

The Saxena apartments are designed to accommodate three families within two typologically distinct apartments - single floor and duplex. The design works within the fabric and scale of the context, anchoring this building firmly between a neighbourhood park on the north and a busy street on the west. Each apartment is envisioned as a container of sunlight, mapping the changing intensity of the sun on a highly reflective limestone floor. Rooms are organized around an interior courtyard, eliminating circulation corridors and facilitating visual links between the rooms to the park and street outside. Second Floor Plan Street View of Saxena Apartments 28 // Saxena Residence

The choice of monolithic, sandblasted Gwalior sandstone panels for the facades enabled us to collaborate with the stone craftsmen, creating shade screens as thermal buffers on the street. By reducing the density of the stone on the north facing balconies, we imagined them as lanterns illuminating the public garden. Elevation Detail Wall Section Garden Section 30 // Singh Residence

Singh Residence

Noida, India 2014-2016 vir.mueller architects

The Singh residence is a multi-family residence located in the developing area of Noida. The house is evolved out of hybrid load bearing and columnar structural system using locally available bricks and exposed concrete.

Rooms are arranged around the gallery, which form the spine of interaction and activity. Expansive windows are located in the north to maximize the light and smaller windows face the west to mimize the heat and glare. 2232 // Singh Residence

The brick walls create spaces like balconies, niches and seats as they wrap around. In places the walls are textured to draw shadows and in some places the brick walls become screens allowing filtered light and views into the rooms.

Working in the capacity of project architect, I was responsible for liasoning with various consultants and agencies, drawing construction drawings and adminstrating the project through its ongoing construction process. 2434 // Temporal Rhythm in Aesthetic Experience ofin Architecture

Temporal Rhythm in Aesthetic Experience of Architecture

Ahmedabad, India 2014

This research thesis, which was published as a book in 2015, is an investigation in developing an aesthetic theory of architecture based on experience which necessitates considering both the temporal and the spatial perceptions for analysis of aesthetic experience. Built upon the premise furnished by American philosopher John Dewey’s Art as Experience, the Rasa Theory by the Indian aesthetician Bharatmuni provides a theoretical framework for analysis.

The study focuses on movement, that enables experience in architecture, and how it affects perceptions of time specifically. The pattern of memory and expectation in experience lend to aesthetic experience, which is in turn affected by perception of succession and perception of duration.

The comaparative analysis of the case studies Humayun’s Tomb and Sarkhej Roza was carried out using narration, notation and sketches to bring out aesthetic experience. 36 // Mahudi Women’s Cooperative

Mahudi Women’s Cooperative

Mahudi, India 2013

Every year, with the receding and the expanding of the waters of the Sabarmati, the agrarian villages depending on the river suffer from the lack of water. The migrating communities leave behind the women, elders and the children, while they work as daily wage labourers in bigger cities. In Mahudi, the Women’s Cooperative enables these women to support their families through its activities. 38 // Mahudi Women’s Cooperative

The cooperative engages in making and selling food to the religious tourists that constantly throng Mahudi throughout the year and savour the sweets made in these parts. Situated beside the market and the Panchayat, the Cooperative is designed to be part of the temple complex that along with the other identified instituitions forms a belt running from outside the village to the Sabarmati river. Rather than a superficial interaction, this create a deeper understanding of the tourists to the village. 40 // Angliham Hotel

Angliham Hotel

Galway, Ireland 2012

The Angliham Hotel creates a place of repose in the abandoned Angliham quarry in Galway, Ireland. Carved out of the black limestone, the hotel and the landscape create a unique experience for the tourists and people of Angliham.

The hotel consists of many units, carved into the wall of the quarry. The individual units look out onto the landscape of the quarry and beyond to the lake. By creating a solitary respite which is monastic in nature, the spaces confine the experiencee with the raw force of nature. 42 // Angliham Hotel

The landscape of the quarry, which although seems barren, teems with life because of water retention and proximity to the lake. By creating inflows of water, moorland vegetation is planted to create a seasonally changing landscape.

To the frail economy of Galway, the hotel contributes by creating a tourist inflow to this abandoned quarry whose vast proportions and unruly landscape create a distinctive experience. 44 // Vadhwan Housing

Vadhwan Housing

Vadhwan, India 2010

The housing in Vadhwan is intended for the factory workers that migrate to Vadhwan daily from their villages nearby. Situated next to the river and adjacent to the crematory grounds, the housing blends into the fabric of the existing settlements.

Learning from the existing social pattern of usage of outdoor spaces the housing creates positive spaces through its clustered organization where the factory workers and their families can carry out their formal and informal transactions and activities. 46 // Vadhwan Housing

Houses with shops occupy the front of the primary road that connects the river bank to existing road. The other clusters are conected through secondary paths that provide another layer of privacy from the outside.

To maximize the use of space using minimum resources and finances, the housing units are provided with furniture that provides flexibility in usage of space. The configuration of the house by day and night is different, allowing more open spaces in the day and more private and intimate spaces at night. 58 //