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ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO SELECTED WORKS 2015 - 2020 NIKHIL NICHITE [email protected]

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO SELECTED WORKS 2015 - 2020 NIKHIL NICHITE [email protected]

01 Undergraduate Portfolio 2015-2020

Hi, I am a graduate from University of EDUCATION Mumbai holding degree in Bachelor of Architecture. 2015- 2020 Bachelor in Architecture B. R. Harne college of architecture I strongly believe in the ability of the 2013- 2015 architecture and research combined with Higher secondary design thinking for strengthening societies Sarswati Vidyalaya, Vasind and having a positive effect on the world. 2013 Secondary G. K. Gurukul, Vasind Name :Nikhil Nichite TECHNICAL SKILLS WORKS AND EXPERIENCES DOB : 29-03-1997 Nationality : Indian DIGITAL MODELLING 2016 - Volunteer Languages : English, Hindi, Marathi Autodesk AutoCAD Dombivli Sketchup IIA’s 22nd convention hosted by Kalyan- Dombivli centre CONTACT DIGITAL VISUALIZATION 2017 - Soorya mandir design competition [email protected] Lumion Bhayandar +91 9011817483 Vray 3rd prize in Maharashtra 427, Sawali Niwas, Swami Enscape 2018 – 2019 - Intern Vivekananda nagar, Vasind(east) - 421601 GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION Kalyan Worked on residential, commercial and landscape Adobe Photoshop projects at Studio White. Adobe Illustrator RESEARCH BASIC Dissertation – Research paper Titled “Bioplex: Reconciling human and nature” Microsoft Office Suite 02Curriculum OTHER SKILLS Vitae Sketching Model making

01 Bioplex 02 Township 03 Landscape layout 03 Undergraduate Portfolio 2015-2020

05 Alwar 06 Working 07 Miscellaneous bungalow drawings 04Contents

Symbiosis of nature, people and architecture 01 Bioplex: Centre for biodiversity conservation and education Research Analytics Location :Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra, India Acknowledging the existing Bioplex is the project centered on the blending of nature and tourism activities in order to create a piece of architecture that Given the importance of the activity within and the becomes part of the nature in the ecologically sensitive areas sensory surroundings of the forest area, conceptual of Mahabaleshwar. response harks back to the anthropological relationship between man and the natural India is a megadiverse nation with bountiful natural heritage, environment as the fundamental basis for the housing around 10% of the world's species. The wide variation creation of architecture. of rainfall patterns, coupled with the region’s complex geography, produces a great variety of vegetation types. Staff and visitor Internal sculptural Bird nesting areas wellbeing beauty as a part of roof The project aims to conserve the biodiversity and to create awareness amongst the people for protecting the existing Low light pollution Stunning natural light Openness and intrigue ecosystem at the same time generate revenue with controlled tourism to achieve sustainable development of the region and Derivatives forest resources. 05 Undergraduate Portfolio 2015-2020 The proposed site is located in the Gureghar forest area of mahabaleshwar which comes under mahabaleshwar eco- sensitive zone. Site has dense forest cover of Gureghar reserved forest on north, east and south sides whereas sparse vegetation cover is on the west side.

06Bioplex: Centre for biodiversity conservation and education

Site analysis Climatic aspects Concept Development Minor axis Site location : Mahabaleshwar Climatic zone Site division Major axis Geographical location and altitude provides cold and cloudy climate. Sparse vegetation Temperature Medium Avg summer temperature : 23 degree Celsius vegetation Avg winter temperature : 19 degree Celsius Dense vegetation Rainfall Total annual rainfall is around 5760 mm. Wind direction Natural wind movement is south- west to north-east direction. Soil type Two types of soil : laterite soil and forest soil. Large area with gentle slope Vegetation Key activities Contour gradient map Small areas having gentle slopes Other activities Prominent TYPICAL BELFAST TRUSS BOTTOM CHORD BELFAST TRUSS LAYOUT human DIAGONAL TIES movement TOP CHORD MODIFIED BELFAST TRUSS 07 Undergraduate Movement Portfolio 2015-2020

Thatch Reed Panels Belfast Truss Laterite Quarry Stone Foundation References bird feathers Small members, large spans, Dust Brick Less use of cement and steel dappled light references wings Load bearing G+1 & only G str Use of waste materials, and nests cost & thermal efficiency Natural, non toxic, sustainability sourced materials benefit the wellbeing of nature and people. Building Materials Bird hide Artificial tree canopy 9. Animal museum LEGEND 10. Amphitheatre 1. Main Site entry/ Exit 11. Meditation hall 2. Service entry 12. Bird hide 3. Parking 13. Nature trail 02 Belfast truss Elevated canopy walk 4. Approach road 14. Experimental area 5. Farm shops 15. Research facility 6. Workshop area 16. Walk in aviary Master Plan 7. Visitor centre 17. Nature trail 01 8. Plant museum 18. Sensory garden BIRDS' NESTING AREAS 08Bioplex: Centre for biodiversity conservation and education

North- West Side Elevation of the Visitor’s Center Belfast roof truss used has top and bottom chords connected by diagonal internal member. This truss allows bird to make their nesting areas inside the parts of the roof without disturbing human activities happening below it. Nesting trays designed can be pulled out for cleaning purpose whenever required. Section through courtyard The centrally placed courtyard serves dual purpose by making space for people to interact as well as allows south light to enter the structure during winter for the heat gain. 09 Undergraduate Section through Research facility and Bird aviary Portfolio 2015-2020

10Bioplex: Centre for biodiversity conservation and education

02 Integrated Township Location : Vaje, Panvel, Maharashtra, India Site area: 27.27 acre The site is located on the fringes of Panvel. The idea is to develop a design solution for housing scheme along with necessary infrastructure, services and amenities. Predominantly designing for higher middle income group, higher income group and also providing housing solution for economically weaker section. Providing high density mass housing and high rise structures. This project includes the study and implementation of DC rules and building by-laws. Also understanding benchmark experiments of a dwelling for users of different social, cultural and economical backgrounds and surpass them. Understanding technical aspects in terms of structural systems, building services and connectivity. 11 Undergraduate Portfolio 2015-2020

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Concept Development Two major axes divide the site into four o b parts. Yellow axis separates highrises from f 13 Undergraduate lowrises thus providing privacy to n Portfolio 2015-2020 bungalows and twin bungalows which also n have scenic views. Red axis further divides highrises and lowrises into sub categories of typologies. g g f e a g c g d m

d The typologies of the highrises are designed j based on the income group category, which will benefit each of them. All the buildings are designed so as to cater basic needs of every category. Recreational grounds provided holds major activities like playground, parks, jogging tracks, etc. Several small green pockets in between the buildings rejuvenate the gated community. All the buildings have window openings designed to maximize the mountain views around the site. h LEGEND 1 BHK typical apartment floor plan for Lower ik income group a. Main Site entry/ Exit 01 b. Site entry/ Exit 02 c. Commercial use d. Amenities e. Podium f. HIG apartments g. MIG apartments h. LIG apartments i. Studio apartments j. EWS apartments k. Series of Bungalows l. Series of Twin- bungalows m. Row houses n. Recreational grounds o. Kalundre river l N Master Plan k 14Integrated Township

i jg g f j h e First floor plan c j d g b Second floor plan a 15 m wide approach road Ground floor plan a. Parking f. Bedroom b. Main entry g. Master bedroom c. Living room h. Deck d. Dining area i. Pool e. Kitchen j. Balcony Section A-A’ Section through 2 BHK floor plan for middle income group 15 Undergraduate Portfolio 2015-2020

16Integrated Township

The site is located on the fringes of Panvel. The idea is to develop a design solution for housing scheme along with necessary infrastructure, services and amenities. Predominantly designing for higher middle income group, higher income group and also providing housing solution for economically weaker section. Providing high density mass housing and high rise structures. This project includes the study and implementation of DC rules and building by-laws. Also understanding benchmark experiments of a dwelling for users of different social, cultural and economical backgrounds and surpass them. Understanding technical aspects in terms of structural systems, building services and connectivity. 11 Undergraduate Portfolio 2015-2020