Portfolio_Sharma_Karan

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Collection of works by
Karan Sharma

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2019-Present Laboratory for Integrative design,Uni of Calgary
(May)
Apediment art installation
Livewire benches
Green Alley Project
Textura
Karan Sharma
2812 24 ST NW
Calgary,AB T2M 3Z3
karan.sharma1@ucalgary.ca
587-973-9090
2017-2018 Nuru design,Mumbai(NUDES)
(Jan)
(May)
COMPUTER SKILLS
Computation
and
Robotics
Regal Shoe stores
Protostar Pavilion
Rath Pavilion
Museum of Writing
Housing for Billion
Paper boat
AKC cafe
Hyatt regency interiors
Grasshopper
Python
Processing
Robot Studio
Robo DK
Dynamo
3D Modeling
2D
And
Graphics
Rhino 3D
Revit
3DS Max
Autocad
Archicad
Adobe Suite
Zbrush
Blender
3D Make
Corel
Keyshot
Office
Simulation
Karamba (Structural)
Ladybug (Environmental)
Kangaroo (Forces)
Butterfly (Wind)
Honeybee (Energy)
Pachyderm (Acoustics)
Rendering
Vray
Corona
Lumion
Twinmotion
Keyshot
Thea

AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS
Winner
Reinventing Gwalior Design Competition
Winner
RTF Architecture Festival
Winner
SD Sharma Sustainable Design Award
Winner
Delhi Architecture Festical RTF
Winner
Birla White Yuva Ratna award 2015
Winner
Society Interiors Design Competition
Finalist
CTBUH 2019 Design Comp(International)
Runner up
Indian Green Building Council Design
Runner up
Junk Morphia Design Comp
Runner up
Saint Gobain Transparence
Top-30
Tiny House Design Comp
Top-50
Film City Tower Design Comp
EDUCATION
2018-2020
Masters in Architecture,University of Calgary,Canada
GPA 3.92/4.0
2012-2017
Bachelors in Architecture,NIT H,India
CGPA 8.49/10.0
1998-2012
High School,Sacred Heart Convent School,India
GPA 3.92/4.0
References(on request):Marc Boutin(Principal,MBAC),Josh Taron(Associate Dean research,SAPL),Nuru Karim (Principal,NUDES)

#ACADEMIC
#BARED#BAORI#CARBONCOPY#REGEN#BLOOM

PROJECTS
#NATOSI#MELTINGHUT#SERENDIPITY#LOOP #GRADIENT

#Bared
Studio Research Project
Jan 2020 to Apr 2020
Location: Calgary, Canada
Bared” living with the exposed”, is an ongoing exploration
of building performance with mass timber.The building
proposes an argument of intersection of passive strategies
with mass timber solutions in order to encourage and support
healthy living, thus making a case for mass timber as
an alternate sustainable building material
The project also focuses on integration of Prefabricated
wood components which can help to solve many design
and engineeringchallenges producing a multitude of
benefits, including process efficiency.Bared tries to incorporates
naturalelements in the built environment, such as
wood, sunlight and plants within the realm of mass timber
architectural systems.
Sun path
Projected Sun path
Carving along the path
Carved output
Above :Iterative process for allowing
more natural light inisde a conventional
building
Left (Next Page):Visualisation of
Bared with it’s relaton to the ground

ITERATIONS
22k m 3
10698115.8 KWh 144k
AREA RADIATION VOLUME
22k m3 12319610 KWh 141k m 3
AREA RADIATION VOLUME
B’
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OLYMPIC WAY SE
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LVL+00
PODIUM
Legends
1.Main Entry
2.Secondary Entry
3.Walkway
4.Landscape
5.Sidewalk
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B
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7
8
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LVL+03
ACADEMIC
Legends
1.Lab
2.Lecture hall
3.Core
4.Student Space
5.Offices
6.Staircase
7.Bridge
8.Courtyard
9.Balcony
B’
12 AVE SE
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3 3
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LIBRARY
Legends
1.Stacks
2.Courtyard
3.Core
4.Reading Space
5.Offices
6.Seminar Room
7.Balcony
3
7
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4
5
7
B
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LVL+16
HOUSING
Legends
1.Lounge
2.Bedroom
3.Core
4.Kitchen
5.Bathroon
6.Laundry
7.Balcony
BB’
WEST

22k m3
10193593.2 KWh 132k m 3
AREA RADIATION VOLUME
22k 10792296.9 168k 3
KWh
m 3
AREA RADIATION VOLUME

FORCES
SUPPORTS
CORES
AGGREGATION 1
Above :Presence of
wood enchances the
spatial qualities of
Library,Apartments and
Public spaces
Left:Strucutural simulation
done to optimise
the strucuture
STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
SIMULATION
DISPLACEMENT
AGGREGATION 2
AGGREGATION 3
Below:Construction
sequence explainded
using kit of parts
strategy
LOADS
INITIAL SUBSTRUCTURE
INITIAL SUPERSTRUCTURE
BRIDGING SUPERSTRUCTURE
ADDING STRUCTRAL TIES
ADDING SUBLAYERS
FINAL SUPERSTRUCTURE

SOUTH

Above :Presence of vast
landscape places on the
ground act as spill out
spcaes for public
Left:Vertically ,spaces
become more public
na d help in creatin g a
visual connection with
the city and nature
AA’

Site
Housing
Day care Centre
Community Centre
#Carbon Copy
Intermediate Studio
Sept 2018 to Dec 2018
Location: Queens, USA
Many megacities have emerged across the world in the recent
decades. New York City population will increase by 30%
in the next 15 years. In order to create compact cities, reduce
car emissions and improve health conditions, Mega cities will
have to build sustainable solutions. Our idea is to facilitate
this forecasted trend by introducing a new super structure
that fits the needs of a megacity by providing healthy living
quarters, while helping to alleviate the air pollution.
Wood is a natural renewable resource and is therefore readily
accessible. We start off with a clean slate, returning to days
where we were not reliant on machines. Like the primitive
hut, existing since the beginning of time, we apply a similar
idea via a building block and a set of rules that are meant to
be bent. The end result is a structure composed of an array
of building blocks – a system made out of 1-foot wide lateral
timber columns, aggregated through simple joinery. This will
thus provide an outline of stepped terraces while allowing
variability. The layout of each floor has the ability to vary from
one that encourages communal living to one that is more
private. It truly is up to the user of the space. The structure
can grow as tall and as wide as it needs to be. Its end-point
thus becomes limitless
1.Accessing the site
2.Placing the Programs
3.Unitizing the Programs
4.Connecting street to waterfront
5.Raising the mass
6.Maximising views and sunlight
7. Creating ground connections
8.Creating level connections
9.Maximising the surface area
10.Creating green terraces
Above: Form interpretation with the
context
Right : The Project estabishes a
connection with the existing water
frontground for social interaction

East river
24
21
Fifth floor
Seed Farm-
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23
20
20
Fourth floor
3BHK
16
20
17
Third floor
18
13
12
Second floor
15
3BHK
13
14
First floor
2BHK
19
Legends
1BHK and Micro Units
Commercial
1.Entrance
1a. Core A
1b. Core B
2.Shops
3.Lobby
Ground floor
Community Centre
Commercial
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2
2
1b
2
3
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2
2
4
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11
Community Centre
4.Admin
5.Lobby
6.Indoor games
7.Fitness room
8.Lockers
9.Gym
10.Store
11.Staff room
Day care
12.Lobby
13.Meeting room
14.Principal room
15.Play area
16.Auditorium
17.Art room
18.Dance room
19.Admin
20.Classroom
21.Staff
22.Medical
1
Vernon Blvd

1
4
6
2
3
7
Micro unit
1
5
6
1 BHK
3
4
2
8
7
Left (Above): Axonometric distribution
of the program and Ground
floor plan
1
6
2 BHK
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3
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8
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4
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Legends
1.Entrance
1a. Core A
1b. Core B
2.Bedroom
3.Kitchen
4.Bathroom
5.Study
6.Living space
7.Balcony
8.Wardrobe
Left: Open spaces act as ground for
social interaction
Right(Above):Plans reflecting relationship
between built and green
Spaces
Right: Section showing the connection
between street and river
1
2
4
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7
8
5
4
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3 BHK lower level
3BHK Uper level
Third Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan Fourth Floor Plan Unit Plans

TECTONIC DETAILS
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Left (Above):Inner courtyard establishes
connections with the river
Left: Deployable pixel mass timber
module acting as the unit for
structure
1
8
5
5
Single Module Assembly
9
Right(Above):Indoor hydroponic
units and interior of the dwelling unit
Right: Balcony act as not only a
social space but also features as an
edible wall for farming
2
4
4
Kit Parts
2
2
3
Single Module units
Vertical Members Horizontal Members Central Nodes Edge Nodes Corner Nodes
Legends
1.Planter bench 6.Strucutral members(-
2.Fixed glazing pri)
3.Operable glazing7.Steel plate connec-
4.infill wall
5.structural node
tions
8.Structural mem-

Interior
Balcony
Exterior
Waterproofing
The waterproofing membrane takes in to
account the glazing and the balcony
Fire proofing
The Glulam frame provides significant fire resistant
properties, The outer portion of the structure
slowly chars protecting the structural integrity of
the steel in the case of a fire.
KEY DETAILS
4
Interior
1
Balcony
Exterior
Shading
The balcony depth and stacked planter element
creates a simple and natural solution to solar heat
gain.
2
6
5
3
4
Legends
1.Sliding Glazing unit 4.Structural nodes
2.Planters
5.Balustrade
3.Floor Slab with Exterior finish6.Climing wall
Views
With a FTF high of 13.5 ft the facade system allows
for natural daylight to flood the units and also
creates floor to floor glazing to maximize views of
the New York city.

Special
Mention
#Syrian Re-gen
Competiton entry
Jun 2019 to Jul 2019
Location: Damascus, Syria
The proposal aims to set up a “solid ground” to begin a new life. The building aims to
permanently accommodate people in need of a new home and become a new page in
the history of Syria. The proposal aims to accompany the Syrian people’s essential grieving
process on the path of a healthy recovery. By establishing new foundations that embrace
the country’s chaotic past while engaging in innovative mixed urban typologies, the project
installs the memory process as the backbone of the new city. In a bruised but recovering
Syria, scars of past battles shall not be erased.
The ruins are considered as the privileged support for the new city. Wherever possible,
ruins will be stabilized in order to coexist with the new structural frame superimposed to
them, so as to be preserved as a memorial of the tragic war. An architecture, conceived as
flexible, modular and appropriated for all, will offer the possibility for the Syrian’s to rebuild
the cities by themselves. Nationally disseminated, each ravaged city becomes an awaiting
bud, where the accumulation and combination of simple elements forms complex, multiple
and susceptible entities.
Left:Diagram representing
form generation
logic
Design phase-finding of local
materials
Build and developmentrecruiting
local community
Responding to local needs
Making building self sufficient
Right(Next Page):The
building as resilience
towards war affected
communities

CONSTRUCTION AND PLACING OF THE MODULE
Design module Transformation of module Expansion of module Materials
Bamboo Scaffolding
Secondary
structure
Bamboo secondary
columns
Bamboo primary beams
Left(Above):Unit transformation
process
Left: Tectonic section of
the building
Left(Below):Sectional
phasing of the project
Right(Above):Communal
spaces along the
tower
Right(Below):Interior
visualization of the unit
Bamboo secondary beams
Bamboo primary columns
PROJECT PHASES
Seed Farming
1BHK and Micro Units
1BHK and Micro Units
Seed Farming
Community Centre
2016 2017 2018 2019

#Natosi
Indigenious Cultural centre
with Navjot Singh
Comphrensive Project
Jan 2019 to Apr 2019
Location: Calgary, Canada
The Moh-Kins Tsis Educational and Contemplation
Centre supports educating and reflecting upon immense
hardships endured by Aboriginal People’s. It
also serves to celebrate and teach individuals about
their rich culture, tradition and beautiful language.
After an emotional and inspiring talk with an Elder
from the First Nations community it led to the realization
of deep layers of meaning that ultimately
inspired the main design concept.
The main design intent of the building integrates
Indigenous values related to ‘Natosi’ (Sacred Sun).
Our architectural standpoint embodies the prominence
of the Sacred Sun for Aboriginal People’s
and is heavily emphasized as an anchor for the
project. This element is significant due to its power
and beauty of touching all life on Mother Earth. As
a result, it endeavors to uplift one’s spirit and heal
through its innate sacredness and warmth. Lastly,
the project is harmonized with varying gradients of
light fundamental to the symbolism of a journey to-
Land
Man
Above :Land and man relation
explored through architecture
Left:Parti exploration of the nature of
flow concept
Left (Next Page):Visualisation of
NATOSI with it’s relaton to the
ground

Multipurpose Space
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LEGEND:
1. Softscape
2. Secondary Major Entry
3. Courtyard / Gathering
Space
4. Mixed Landscape
5. Primary Entry
6. Water Feature
7. Stone Pavers
8. Outdoor Seating
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5
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8
B’
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15
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Above :Site plan depicting
the relation of the architecture
and landscape
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A’
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18
Left: Floor plans of the
building with their relation
to flow and circulation
Left (Next Page):Heat and
light studies conducted
on the building to understand
the characteristics
of shadows
Below: Sectional relationship
of the building with
it’s program
LEGEND:
1.Main Lobby
2.Artifact Display Space
3.Visual & Audio Space
4.Lounge
5.Service Core#1
6.Visual Educational Display
11
7.Artifact Display Space
8.Residential School Victims Feature Wall
9.Interactive Kiosk Visual Space
10.Educational Wall
11.Feature Visual Wall
12.Seating
13.Art Display
14.Multi-Purpose & Ceremonial Space
15.Service Core #2
16.Healing Courtyard
17.Group Contemplation Space
18.Self Contemplation Space
19.Self Contemplation Space #2
20.Group Contemplation Space #2
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GROUND FLOOR
LOWER FLOOR
CONTEMPLATION SPACE
MULTIPURPOSE
SPACE
GALLERY
ZONES FLOW LINES LEVELS CIRCULATION
Self Contemplation
Group Contemplation
space
space
Audio visual wall
Reception
Reception
Parking
Parking
AA’
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GALLERY
CONTEMPLATION SPACE
(LVL +2.4M)
MULTIPURPOSE
SPACE
(LVL 0M)
(LVL-
LIGHT AND HEAT ANALYSIS
West
East
South
SKYLIGHTS
Thermal Analysis
GLASS
SOUTH <50 %
WEST< 4%
Light and Shadow
NORTH-High Thermal mass
SOLID
Solid vs Void
South
North

ROOF LVL +5.4 M
15
RAIN GUTTER LVL +3 M
W2
F1
FFL LVL +0.4 M
F3
W2
GL LVL 0 M
W1
W2
W3
W4
1.Charwood finish 19
mm
2.Furring Strips 25 mm
3.Insulation 100mm
4.Vapor barrier 12.7 mm
5. Sheathing
6.Glulam beam
7. Sheathing
1.Protection board ,6” below
grade
2. Insulation
3.Sheating
4.Sealant
5.Pressure based Sill plate
6.Sill gasket above termite
shield
1.Charwood finish 19
mm
2Furring Strips .25 mm
3.Vapor barrier 12.7 mm
4. Sheathing
5.Glulam beam
1.Interior Finish 12.7mm
2.Accoustic batt insulation
3.Interior Finish 12.7mm
F1
1.Wooden Floor Finish
2. MS Pedestal
3.Concrete Structural
Floor
F2
F3
1.Concrete Tiles 1.River Bottom Stone
2. Compacted gravel 2. Bio Retention Planting mix
base
3.Concrete sand
3.Silva root break out 4.Washed Peastone
Zone
5.Crushed Stones
4.Non woven geo textile
5.Undisturbed Sub grade

SUN STUDY- Summer Equinox
Mar 21
7 am
SUN STUDY-Winter Equinox
Sept 21
10
12
3 pm
7 am
SUN STUDY-Summer Solistice
Jun 21
10
12
3 pm
7 am
SUN STUDY-Winter Solistice
Dec 21
10
12
3 pm
Above :Self Contemplation
spaces showing relation to
light vs Healing contemplation
spaces with their
relation to nature
Left: Shadow study of
the site
7 am
10
12
3 pm
Left (Next Page):Tectonic
wall section of the conteplation
space

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13
LVL 0 M
102
MAIN LOBBY
106
101
LVL -0.75 M
AHU
105
UTR
103
UTR
104
VESTIBULE
100
LVL -2.4 M
Above :Visualization of the
gallery with flow lines of
ceiling with relation to the
space
Left: Key plan of the gallery
space
LVL -1.65M
Left (Next Page):Tectonic
wall section of the gallery
space
LVL -1.25 M
Q
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ROOF LVL +5.4 M
M5
W1
TOP OF BEAM LVL +3 M
W4
W3
F1
FFL LVL +0.6 M
W2
F3
GL LVL 0 M
F2
W1
W2
W3
W4
1.Charwood finish 19
mm
2.Furring Strips 25 mm
3.Insulation 100mm
4.Vapor barrier 12.7 mm
5. Sheathing
6.Glulam beam
7. Sheathing
1.Protection board ,6” below
grade
2. Insulation
3.Sheating
4.Sealant
5.Pressure based Sill plate
6.Sill gasket above termite
shield
1.Charwood finish 19
mm
2Furring Strips .25 mm
3.Vapor barrier 12.7 mm
4. Sheathing
5.Glulam beam
1.Interior Finish 12.7mm
2.Accoustic batt insulation
3.Interior Finish 12.7mm
F1
1.Wooden Floor Finish
2. MS Pedestal
3.Concrete Structural
Floor
F2
F3
1.Concrete Tiles 1.River Bottom Stone
2. Compacted gravel 2. Bio Retention Planting mix
base
3.Concrete sand
3.Silva root break out 4.Washed Peastone
Zone
5.Crushed Stones
4.Non woven geo textile
5.Undisturbed Sub grade

Left: Landscape area
around the building act
as breeding ground for
students resulting in
thoughful conversations

folowing components; housing, markets, spaces for social interaction, livelihood opportunites, hydrophonic farms, water conservation, livestock
assets, skill creation, balwadis and clean technology development.
Structurally the “Baori” is realised through the creation of pre-fabricated RCC components with brick or local material infill to complete a single
cell / brick. These pre-fabricated “bricks” are laid layer by layer to create the cylindrical “Baori” volume. The system differentiation is driven by a
helical attractor curve to create varied tangential vectors along which the “bricks” are laid.
The programmatic components are stiched across a vertical helical ramp that doubles as circulation and market/exhibition space exploring the
vertical distribution of these assets to create self sustaining communties.
#Baori
This aims to explore an alternate model that integrates housing,
institutions and infrastructure woven together as compared to current models where each component is been developed at a varied pace that
ends up clogging our cities and related infrastructure. In addition, India’s road map towards development and urbanisation needs to recognise
the impediments of climate change, global warming and the threat that they pose. The “Baori” is a work in progress that aims to perhaps ask the
right questions rather than pose a definitive solution towards building resilience where drought affected communities are concerned through the
creation of self-sustaining ecologies.
Building resilience towards drought affected communities
with Nuru Karim
Competition
Jan 2017 to May 2018
Location: Pune, India
Markets
The world is currently facing a water management crisis. 1/3rd of the global population
has no access to water and women/girls in India spendan average of 6 hours a day collecting
water. Farmer related suicides in India have been deemed by experts as man-made
droughts. The “Baori” is a Ru-Urban housing concept that aims to build resilience towards
drought affected settlements Baori’s are one of the oldest forms of water management.
They are excavated deep into the ground seeking water tables and in addition because of
their depth, water evaporation is minimal. They also served as democratic institutions and
spaces for communities to socially interact.During summer, these structures served as
relief from harsh temperatures.
The “Baori” Housing design concept explores this very principle of waste water management
and conservation that serves to build resilience towards drought affected settlements
across the the country. The project romanticies about the quality of life that rural
areas offer and how a balance perhaps needs to be maintained while developing both urban
and rural landscapes, where personal growth and life long learning oppurtunities are
concerned. The hybrid program includes thevfolowing components; housing, markets,
spaces for social interaction, livelihood opportunites, hydrophonic farms, water conservation,
livestock assets, skill creation, balwadis and clean technology development.
Democratic Space
Structurally the “Baori” is realised through the creation of pre-fabricated RCC components
with brick or local material infll to complete a single cell / brick. These pre-fabricated
“bricks” are laid layer by layer to create the cylindrical “Baori” volume. The system differentiation
is driven by a helical attractor curve to create varied tangential vectors along which
the “bricks” are laid. The programmatic components are stiched across a vertical helical
ramp that doubles as circulation and market/exhibition space exploring the vertical distribution
of these assets to create self sustaining communties. This aims to explore an alternate
model that integrates housing, institutions and infrastructure woven together as
compared to current models where each component is been developed at a varied pace
that ends up clogging our cities and related infrastructure. In addition, India’s road map
towards development and urbanisation needs to recognise the impediments of climate
change, global warming and the threat that they pose.
Left:Diagram representing form
generation logic
Right(Next Page):The building as
resilience towards drought affected
communities

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Floor Plans
“Baori” : Building for a Billion
Program Distribution
Market-11% Housing-34% Dairy-9% Clean Technology-11% Storage-14%
Fire Refuge-14% Hydroponic Farming-21% Area Distribution
Housing Unit Markets Hydroponic Farms
9BC69E4F
01. Clay workshop 08. Lecture room
01. Dwelling units 08. Pulley water collection
01. Entrance 08. Textile shop
02. Bamboo workshop 09. Washroom
02. Saamaajik kshetr 09. Performance space below
02. Cycle parking
03. Biogas research
09. Water harvesting reservoir
10. Exhibition space
03. Baalwadi
03. Washroom
04. Cycle parking 11. Ramp
10. Market space
04. Cycle parking space
05. Textile workshop
04. Vegetable market
12. Water harvesting
11. Ramp
05. Ramp
06. Fertilizer research reservoir
05. Fruit market 12. Saamaajik kshetr
06. Circulation space
07. Administration 13. Pulley water collection
06. Earthenwares 13. Performance space
07. Water harvesting reservoir
07. Kirana shop 14. Pulley water collection system
Markets
Clean Technology
Housing
01. Entrance
08. Pulley water collection
02. Cycle parking
system above
03. Washroom
04. Community space
05. Performance area
06. Ramp
07. Water harvesting reservoir
01. Gaushala
07. Ramp
02. Feed storage 08. Washroom
03. Milk processing 09. Manure for bio-gas
04. Temporary storage 10. Water harvesting reservoir
05. Milk products market 11. Performance space
06. Cycle parking 12. Pulley water collection
01.Seed shop
07.Cycle parking
02.Hydrophonic farming 08.Water harvesting reservoir
03.Temporary storage area 09.Hydrophonic technology awareness
04.Crop processing area 10.Performance space
05.Vegetable farming 11.Ramp
06 .Washroom
12.Pulley water collection
lding for a Billion
9BC69E4
Democratic Space Dairy Hydroponic Farm
SOLAR PANELS
HYDROPONIC
FARMING
SOLAR DRIVEN
WATER PULLEY
SYSTEM
CIRCULATION
AIR CIRCULATION
RECYCLABLE MATERIAL
WATER CONSERVATION

Left (Top):Program distribution along
the typology
Left (Middle):Floor plans acting as
breeding ground for different activities
Left (Bottom):Use of sustainable strategies
along the building typology
Right:Interior visulisation showing the
well and it’s relevance to the structure

ocation:Gwalior MP India
rea:4625 m 2
ype:Cultural,Individual
01 The LOOP
ear:2016
01 The LOOP,Performing Arts Centre
Location:Gwalior MP India
Area:4625 m 2
Type:Cultural,Individual
Year:2016
1 ST
Prize
#Loop
01
Competition
Apr 2016 to May 2016
01
Location: Gwalior, India
01
To design a School/Cultural Centre for Music and Arts particularly responding
to IndianClassical style of music at the proposed land 02 by
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5.Forming similar Axis mundi in the
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6.Making the roof available to the
users and public and making way
directly to central kund by raising
the circulation areas
7.Lowering of Departments to
form a direct view of central
kund and easy approach
8. Forming steps for sitting and
establishing green to cut down
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The whole building is designed is such a way that
it only caters to the creative minds of the students
but also enhance public participation of the society
as a whole.The Anup Talao and the seating
not only helps in gathering of the students but
also people from different age groups can gather
and relax and enjoy the magnificient evenings
of cultural nights.The buildings portrays a strong
sense of belongingness of Mian Tansen as the
murals give a message to the viewers of the legend.In
Whole building is an contemporary yet
iconic icon for not only Gwalior but also India
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04 Barefoot School
04 Barefoot Arts School
Location:Panaji Goa India
Area:925 m 2
Type:Temporary,Professional
Role:Lead Designer
Team:Nuru Karim, Karan Sharma
#Serendipity Pavilion
Year:2017
with Nuru Karim
Competition
Jan 2017 to May 2018
Location: Goa, India
The proposal for the new Barefoot School of Arts & Craft Pavilion is a celebration of Goa
as a cultural capital and a reflection of the state’s unique picturesque topography and
location on the west coast flanking the Arabian Sea. The proposal humbly explores design
at the intersection of art and architecture honouring a multi-disciplinary approach and
thereby reinterpreting The proposal the for program the new Barefoot and School iconography of Arts & Craft within Pavilion a contemporary is a celebration of Goa context.The
outcome is a as sculptural a cultural capital intervention, and a refl ection which of the serves state’s unique as a picturesque flexible workshop topography and space, location
on the west coast fl anking the Arabian Sea. The proposal humbly explores design at
performance
space, a cultural hub and new icon for the state
the intersection of art and architecture honouring a multi-disciplinary approach and thereby
reinterpreting the program and iconography within a contemporary context.The outcome
consists a sculptural of indoor, intervention, outdoor which and serves transitional as a fl exible workshop public spaces, space, performance embedded into
.The Pavilion
the landscape. space, The a genesis cultural hub of and the a pavilion new icon for design the state.The is based Pavilion on consists “z axis” of indoor, vectors outdoor operating on
the corner and and midpoint transitional vertices public spaces, of a embedded square into grid the acting landscape. in equilibrium The genesis of the to create pavilion
celebrates design is based both on “z indoor axis” vectors and operating outdoor on the experiences corner and midpoint for learning, vertices of information
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a pavilion
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square grid acting in equilibrium to create a pavilion design that celebrates both indoor and
dissemination and exhibition / event spaces
outdoor experiences for learning, information dissemination and exhibition / event spaces.
Left:Diagram representing
form generation logic
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Left (Top):Interior visualization
of the pavilion
Left (Middle): Modular
Floor plans acting as
breeding ground for activities
Left (Bottom):Sectional
typology of the pavilion
Right:Exploded axonometric
of the pavilion

06 Blooming Shelters
Location:Hamirpur HP India
Area:65 m 2
Type:Temporary,Individual
Year:2014
1 ST
Prize
#Bloom
06 Blooming Shelters
Competition
Jun 2014 to Aug 2014
Location: Hamirpur, India
06 Blooming Shelters
Location:Hamirpur HP India
This Studio involved designing design ideas for transit shelters on site, for
Area:65 m 2
construction workers Type:Temporary,Individual and their families, where the quality of life is dignifi
Year:2014
ed. These shelters on site should be benefi cial to the builder as well.
Thus, they need to be not only environmentally sustainable but also economically
sustainable.
The design ofthe shelter itself needs to be green and sustainable. The
This Studio involved designing design ideas for transit shelters on site, for construction workers and their families,
where services the quality like of water life is dignified. and electricity These shelters had on to site be should workedout. be beneficial The to the design builder of as well.
Thus, self-suffi they need to cient be not shelters only environmentally with renewable sustainable energy but also resources. economically sustainableThe investment design of
the shelter on the itself shelterwill needs to be have green and to come sustainable. as close The services to zero like water as possible and electricity and had hence to be worked the
out. The design should of self-sufficient .be low-cost shelters with and renewable effi cient energy to begin resources. with. The investment Once the on project the shelter
will have is to completed, come as close it to should zero as possible be easy and to hence dismantle the design should the transit .be low-cost shelter and efficient and the to begin
with. Once the project This is Studio completed, involved designing it design should ideas for be transit easy shelters on to site, dismantle for construction workers the and transit their fam-shelteilies, where lend the quality themeselves of life is dignified. These shelters to on site reuse should be beneficial and to the recycle builder as well. – maybe for the
and the materials
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the shelter itself needs to be green and sustainable. The services like water and electricity had to be worked
next project that the builder might undertake
out. The design of self-sufficient shelters with renewable energy resources. The investment on the shelter
will have to come as close to zero as possible and hence the design should .be low-cost and efficient to begin
with. Once the project is completed, it should be easy to dismantle the transit shelter and the materials
should lend themeselves to reuse and recycle – maybe for the next project that the builder might undertake.
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The whole design concept somehows respect the needs of the workers
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call their home.The design responds and behave not only according
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The whole structure provides an opportunity to fold up just like an
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Above:Unfolding logic of the
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Left (Next Page):Plan of the structure
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#Melting huts
Competiton entry
Aug 2018 to Sept 2018
Location: Winnipeg, Canada

The proposal for the Warming Huts Pavilion is juts not a celebration of winter coming in
the trails but also a cultural message to the people about the current state of our mother
Earth. The Melting Huts acts a reflection of our gigantic glaciers with unique picturesque
topography melting ,an indication to the humanity that its time to awake now.
The proposal humbly explores design at the intersection of art ,environment and architecture
honouring a multi-disciplinary approach and thereby reinterpreting the program
and iconography within a contemporary context. The outcome is a sculptural intervention,
which serves as a flexible recreational space, performance space, a cultural hub and a
new icon for the re intrepreting the Global warming effect happening all ober the world.
The Hut consists of indoor, outdoor and transitional public spaces, embedded into the
landscape.
The genesis of the pavilion design is based on recyclable waste cans which are then
bouned to thick plastic sheets in order to create the iceberg effect with pointed ice peaks
hanging from above. The deployable pavilion is a hybrid construct encouraging “out of
the box” recreational environment. The main element of the pavilion are the ice bergs
which also references gigantic glaciers of the region by using metaphor and literally
building the pavilion.The construction philosophy allows for a very simple understanding
of a modular system that could be easily decoded and put into practice. The individual circular
cans are held by sub secondary framework bounded to a main permanent framework
on the skid which are proliferated across the dynamic surface typology to create an
unconstrained volume within the pavilion allowing maximum flexibility for recreational
space, performance space, and cultural spaces. The Huts acts as a natura landscape
space for skaters provding them visual expression of glaciers. The periphery including the
skin could be used for exhibition, retail events and display of products.
Snowy
Sunny
Collection of
snow
Conversion of
snow into water
Above :The pavilion and it’s reaction to
changing cilmate conditions
Left:The Hut acts as as a flexible recreational
space, performance space, a cultural
hub thus providind a social message
of Global warming to the visitors

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Left (Above) :Water droplets
forming an interactive medium
with the users
Left(Below) :Line drawing representing
the context of the
pavilion
Right:Exploded axonometric
showing the material distribution
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#BUILT
#PROTOSTAR#RATH#CARDBOARD

PROJECTS
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#Protostar pavilion
with
Mercedes Benz Pavilion
Comission :All stages(from approach to built)
April 2017 to May 2017
Location: Mumbai,India
The design of the “protostar” pavilion is inspired by the philosophy of the New E-Class
Mercedes Benz, undoubtedly a “Master piece of Intelligence”. The iconic Mercedes Benz
logo consists of a simple depiction of a three-pointed star that represents its domination
of land, sea, and air. The protostar pavilion design celebrates the evolution of Mercedes
Benz across decades of innovation and cutting edge technology in space and time.
The Protostar pavilion is in its constant state of metamorphosis and is presented in a
specific instance frozen in time. The design process itself challenges the conventional
thinking of materials and their properties. The process embraces high-end digital design
and fabrication tools from the concept design to prototyping and fabrication stage
The pavilion reinterprets Felix Candela’s works with complementary hypar shells, which
are both highly structural and sculptural. As a concept contrasting the originals, the optimal
structural logic was partially broken by linking the three parts in the middles of their
surfaces, not at the edges.

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Cardboard Stories_Card cafe
with
Comission :All stages(from approach to built)
Jan 2018 to May 2018
Location: Mumbai, India
Situated in mumbai’s central business district, ‘cardboard bombay’ literally explores ‘thinking
outside the cardboard box.’ the project by the architect uses the 100% recyclable and biodegradable
material to form the interior of the cafe. the material has been selected as it is extremely
versatile and also has excellent sound absorption properties.
the entire landscape of ‘cardboard bombay’ including the dynamic free flowing geometries,
bespoke furniture and light fixtures have been sculpted entirely from cardboard. building
with cardboard meant constant exploration and inquiry into material performance.
The table tops are impregnated with wax treatment to prevent water absorption and facilitate
ease of maintenance. the cardboard is also comprised of approximately 50% air which
makes it lightweight and durable. in addition, there exists a strong co-relation between the
geometry of the ‘micro’ sinuous fluting of cardboard sheets and the ‘macro’ sinuous free
flowing forms. intricate patterns and textures are created by slicing the cardboard fluting at
different angles and curvatures governed by geometric discipline. the space aims to engage
a dialogue and conversation on the role of design, material and technology in protecting the
earth’s resources towards a sustainable future.
Above :Cardboard cafe Plan
Above left :Slicing logic of the
cardboard
Right (Next Page):Interior details of
the cafe showing use of cardboard
for the furniture

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with
An attempt to Guiness_ World’s largest cardboard structure in the making.
Comission :All stages(from approach to built)
Location: Mumbai, India
Dec 2017 to Jan 2018
The “Paper Boat” aims to raise awareness about the Global Water Management crisis that we
are currently facing, navigating the conflicting needs arising from economic development,
food security, poverty alleviation and climate change.
844 Million people have no access to safe water. Women and girls spend upto 6 hours a day
collecting water. Back home the drought situation in Maharashtra SHEET and CNC related CUT farmer suicides
have been labelled as “man-made droughts”. Water Management is a serious concern
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both in Urban and Rural areas in India.
The “Paper Boat” critiques our consumption patterns, calls out for citizen awareness, sensitivity
towards the usage of our natural resources with utmost care and the dire need to harness
them to full potential for the benefit of future generations.
GLUING PACKAGING UNPACK
The “Paper Boat” is a world record attempt to create the largest cardboard structure. The
cardboard structure admeasuring 88’0” Length x 25’0” Wide x 9’0” is fully deployable and
comprises of 3050 interlocking CNC pieces. The cardboard sheet size used is 50 x 60 inches
and is double layered 5ply – 6 mm thk. Cardboard is a recyclable, cost effective sustainable
material that can be potentially used for larger architecture and engineered structures. The
structure is designed completely with cardboard using zero external material reinforcement
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Left:Double skin facade of Regal
Andheri
Belowl(Left): ACP panels forming the
facde of Regal Guwahati
Below (Right):Interiors of Regal
bandra and Pune
Right(Next Page):Undulating facade
of Regal Guwahati

1 ST
Prize
#Regal Stores
with
Commission : All stages(from approach to built)
Jan 2017 to May 2018
Location: Various locations in India
Regal Shoes, have retained an element of “design surprise” which is often inspired by the
exclusivity of the region, where the store is located. For example, the Guwahati store has
wave like structures that resemble the tiered ground levels in tea estates, an integral part
of Assam.
The design brief consisted of a large number of stock keeping units (SKU’s). To mitigate
the high density of SKU’s, a central “wave” island display was introduced in most of the
stores. The central waveform is hybrid in nature, which consists of display and seating
functions. The island display is strategically configured to gradually reveal the products as
one meanders through the store
The store design projects further explores the concept of an urban in-fill within a deep
rectangular plot on a busy retail street in the picturesque city of the city they are situated
in.The interior is dominated by predominantly white and gray concrete aesthetics, providing
a neutral backdrop that highlight the products on display. Dynamic furniture objects
sparsely placed across the store interiors further extend the architectural narrative.

Above:Island display for seating and
shoes at Regal Andheri
Left:Axonometric of Regal andheri
Above (Next Page):Regal Pune Exterior
and Facade construction logic of
Regal Guwahati
Right(Next Page):Double Skin
facade at Regal Andheri
5
6
4
2
4
1
3
Legends
1. Cashier
2.Display
3.Island Display + Seating
4.Mirror
5.Storage
6.Restroom

CAPS
Y RIBS
X RIBS

#Green Alley
with
Commission : All stages(from approach to built)
July 2019 to Aug 2019
Location: Calgary.Canada

The project proposes the activation of public alleys in downtown Calgary by implementing
a series of |naturally inspired pieces of infrastructure. These artifacts are specifically
designed to improve the quality of “secondary” or “inactive” urban spaces, as well as providing
amenities for visitors.
Designed as “tree structures”, the prefabricated modular furniture units are asseembled
to create places for people to meet, relax, and hang out in the alley. The units can also be
integrated with features such as lighting fixtures, phone charging stations, and outdoor
heaters. The tree structures also support a permeable canopy that reduces the scale of
the alley — creating a “ceiling” to effect a more comfortable, human-scaled environment.
The canopy is built using a cable-net structure and tensile fabric structures that provide a
degree of weather protection while still allowing rain water and snow to reach the ground.
This project has been designed to work collaboratively with an innovative permeable paving
system that allows rainwater to infiltrate into the ground and permits vegetation to
thrive in an urban context.
Left:Opening ceremony of
GAP(green alley project),an initiative
by CMLC Calgary to revitalise downtown
alleys.

Foam
Foam
Foam
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Plywood
Plywood
Plywood
Plywood
GREEN ALLEY
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PLYWOOD CORE
LIGHT
Light
Tensile TENSILE STRUCTURE Structure
Above:On site construction process
of the canopy
Left:Axonometric showing the future
relevance of the project for the
coming years
Foam
FOAM
Light
LIGHT
Below:Sectional studies of the
canopy in relation to various vehicles
passing down the alley
Left(Previous page):Design iterations
showing the realtion of the structural
core and foam pieces
Foam FOAM SEATING seating
Flower bed
FLOWER BED
Foam
FOAM SEATING
seating
GREEN ALLEY
ELEVATION
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#Rath pavilion
with
TATA steel Pavilion
Comission :All stages(from approach to built)
April 2018 to May 2018
Location: Bhubnaeshwar,India
The Rath Pavilion is envisioned to be the physical manifestation of the spirit of Bhubnaeshwar,
the land of Sun Temple It is imagined to be a temporary, outdoor recreational venue
which reinvents users experience of a public space in Bhubnaeshwar, providing a comfortable,
unique and multi-sensorial experience of the city to be enjoyed by everyone.
The Pavilion will be a gathering place for people to meet, learn about the arts programs on
the island, enjoy a performance or lecture, and experience the interaction of art and the historic
context of
Bhubnaeshwar. The pavilion points toward the future. The design represent the high quality
art and architecture that the Bhubnaeshwar
exemplifies, and as a focal point for gathering together.
Left:The form of the pavilion
was inspired by the chariot’s
wheel also known as Rath
Left (Next Page):The pavilion
with an amphitheatre
belows allows users to experience
the web from various
trajectories

Form
Unit
Panel
FRAMEWORK
DIAGONAL STRUTS
PANELLED SKIN

Above:Ona Mosaka ,a Japanese
odissi dancer on the web of steel
Left (Prev Page):Construction
strategy used for the design of
the pavilion allowing the symmetery
to be consistent
Left (Prev Page):The pavilion
sits on 3 points representing the
rotational characteristics of the
wheel

03 The ELEMENTARY bench
1 ST
Prize
Location:Hamirpur HP India
Area:15 m 2
Type:Product,Individual
Year:2014
#Elementary bench
Comission :All stages(from approach to built)
Jan 2015 to May 2015
Location: Hamirpur, India
The technical fest of the college was themed
“Tatva”(Elements) and considering the theme the installation was thus produced
keeping in mind the lack of present social and sitting spaces for students.
Even Due to lack of budget and resources the project was highly appreciated by
the jury and students the Architecture Department of our college has a strength of
approx 250 students and yet there are no provisions of any informal or formal sittingspace
for the students expect the stairs .
Though architecture is all about dialouges ,and interactions so this was kind of
The technical fest of the college was themed “Tatva”(Elements) and considering
to the open theme the up installation with was each thus produced other keeping or feel in mind relaxed the from the studious
restricting students
working hoursA lack short of present script social and was sitting produced spaces for students.Even using Grasshopper Due to lack of and then profile
budget and resources the project was highly appreciated by the jury and
curves were baked in and arranged using software ,Due to lack of resources like
students
CNC machine ,proflie curves were pasted on MDF board and with a jigsaw machine
they were cut manually The Architecture and Department then using of our college nails has a and strength glue of approx fixed 250 to the main members
students and yet there are no provisions of any informal or formal sitting
in order to make
space
the
for
support
the students
for
expect
sitting
the stairs
.After
.Though architecture
that 2mm
is all about
thk beads were pasted on
the structural dialouges ,and interactions members so this was to kind form of restricting the sitting students to space open needed
up with each other or feel relaxed from the studious working hours.
The wood The Wood(YANG) (Yang)
The The water Water (YIN) (Yin)
The fire (Yang) The Fire (YANG)
YIN-YANG
Theory
The Metal metal (YIN) (Yin)
The The earth Earth (Neutral) (neutral)
Left:The conceptual logic behind the
different elements of the bench
Right(Next Page):The bench offers
different interaction medium between
itself and the user
Below(Next Page):Significance of
different elements of the bench

03 Elementary Bench
Water Water (YIN)
01 The Elemental
The Water Phase Phase represents provides the
the most users Yin aspect to have of the Five conversations
and interactions while
Phases.
facing Water, is each fl uid and or by moves sitting downward.
by It tends side to and be calm the and rising slow,
side
profile but it can also acts be quick. as a It arm will yeild, rest
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yet
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it is
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capable
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of
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conquering
a place
all.
for
clearing doubts ,problems
The Earth (N(
The Water Phase provides the users to have conversations and interactions while facing
each or by sitting side by side and the rising profile also acts as a arm rest .It can also
act as a place for clearing doubts ,problems or queries that too in a informal way and
fun way make the whole conversation more interesting,
The Earth Phase is the harmonizing
Phases. It gives the who
The Earth Phase is the harmonizing
and The stabilizing energy represented aspect of byt the Earth Five Ph
Phases. is unmoving It gives without the whole being concept stagnant.Th a
center. forces The energy into balance, represented It leads to byt the
Earth Phase is firm without being
rigid.
Metal Metal (YIN)
The Earth Phase the most important element
of all helps in face to face interactions
with The Earth a backrest Phase the for most a more
important elem
comforatble experience interactions the extra with spa a ce
backre
alsp allows comforatble the user to experience put their the feet extra on
spa ce a
the chair for rea ding feet or on any the other chair for stuff.
rea ding
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of posture sitting of humans and laying and allow ,the cross a comforatble sections sitting adapt experience to the
posture of humans and allow a comforatble sitting experience
The Metal Phase Phase is very is very much much the opposite the opposite
Wood of Phase. the Wood
of
the Phase.
While Wood Wood is the rising is of Yang the energy, rising Metal is the of
rising Yang energy, of Yin Metal energy is and the
represent rising contraction, of Yin such energy as the evening and . It
is represent a time of the finishing contraction, phase of any such project. as
the evening . It is a time of the
finishing phase of any project.

01 The Elemental
The Wood Phase Phase represents represents new
new beginnings beginnings – birth, – growth, birth, growth, and development.
development.
and
It
It
is
is the
the
creative
creative
phase
phase
of any
of
project.and
it is the start of any new
any
project.and it is the start of any
new action The energy represented
by the Wood Phase can
action The energy represented by
the Wood Phase can be observed in
be observed in both the trees
both the trees and the wind.
The Wood(YANG)
03 Elementary Bench
Neutral)
and stabilizing aspect of the Five
le concept a center.
ase is firm without being rigid. It
e energy of Earth brings all other
period of rest and recovery.
The
The
Wood
Wood
Phase
Phase provides
provides
the
the
user
user
to
to
relax
relax
and
and
lay
lay
down
down
and and feel feel the the warmth ,the ,the profile profile curve curve of of the the wood wood section section is is
developed keeping in in mind the anthropometric data data of of humans
Growing Nature of Wood
The Fire(YANG)
Growing Nature of Wood
ent of all helps in face to face
st for a more
lsp allows the user to put their
or any other stuff.
The Fire Phase provides the the user user the most the most comfortable comfortable sitting exposure sitting exposure with a back with rest a adaptive back rest to the adaptive
human to the profile.The human varying profile.The curve keeps varying mind curve the various keeps height in mind factors. the various height factors.
The Fire Phase represents
the
The Fire
extreme
Phase represents
Yang aspect
the extreme
Yang aspect of the Five
of
the Five Phases.
Phases.
If we observe fire, we see
If we observe fire, we see its brilliance
its brilliance
rising upward
rising
while
upward
it consumes
it its consumes source. It has its no source. sub-
while
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its great power damage. can It is cause quick and great explosive
It is quick and damage. ex-

#ROBOTIC
#APEDIMENT#LIVEWIRE

PROJECTS
#TEXTURA#WEAVE

# Apediment
with
Commission : All stages(from approach to built)
May 2019 to present
Location: Edmonton, Canada
This in-progress project leverages computation and digital fabrication to address
a complex and sometimes contradictory set of requirements. In this case,
the design brief called for a lightweight, durable, and robust artwork capable of
withstanding the harsh climactic conditions of one of Canada’s northernmost
cities, able to be installed within a short time frame by a small crew with limited
access to overhead lifting equipment. Drawing inspiration from its context
– a dynamic urban environment located in the Canadian Prairies, Apediment’s
form is reminiscent of frost patterns with a color palette reflecting the brilliant
prairie sky.
.The articulated folds structurally reinforce the assembly, while allowing it to
perform throughout the seasons as it reflects light, collects snow, and activates
nearby spaces. The double-walled cellular structure and connecting apertures,
which bridge between the two walls, produce a lightweight structural assembly.
The laser-cut fold lines deliver another layer of detail augmented by perforation
patterns that are applied globally community involvement, as co-designers, in
the creation of public works. The project engages the public by employing usergenerated
content collected via website.
Above :Fabrication iterations
for the canopy
Right (Next page):Cardstock
cut iteration for
material testing

IMAGE MAPPING
COMMUNITY
Community collage
Massing Strategy
Collage thresholds
Massing subdivision
Community collage
Massing Strategy
Massing Strategy
Collage thresholds
Threshold Strategy
Wrap around the
canopy
Above:Conceptual image sampling for form
generation of the canopy.
Right:Conceptual renders of the canopy
showing its snow collection ability
Left:Connection detail of module on the canopy
Below:Single cell fabrication
Method
Right(Next page):Conceptual renders for the
canopy

#LIVEWIRE
with
Comission :All stages(from approach to built)
May 2019 to June 2019
Location: Calgary, Canada
Livewire presents a case study that incorporates industrial robotics to build a vocabulary of
customized formal and surface effects used in the production of furniture for a private event.
This vocabulary incorporates the limits and constraints of the robotic positioning and tooling
and can therefore be applicable for future experimentation. By fine tuning the robotic
fabrication process, Livewire adds to the ornamental expression capable in hotwire foam
procedures.
Exploring through a process of 50+ iterations, this project demonstrates the capacity of
an integrated workflow to produce increasingly complex and intricate surface geometries
using simple ruled-surface tool-pathing. This research continues to investigate the potential
for customized surfaces and emergent material effects, as well as how the vocabulary of surface
textures developed through these initial tests could allow for a range of technical and
ornamental functions related to aesthetic, acoustic, and environmental performance.
Right (Next Page):Robotic hot
wire cutting technique used for
carving a foam bench
Left:Tool path surface for the
tool

Above:Iteration of various
benches
Left (Next Page):Catalouges
of various surface textures
developed
Top Left (Next Page):Custom
built wire cutter attached to
Robot arm

# Textura
with
Commission : All stages(from approach to built)
Aug 2019 to Nov 2019
Location: Edmonton, Canada

Textura is an ephemeral structure taking the geometry of a cube, that signifies the notions
of perfection and structural unity. The light and versatile structure contrasts the complex textures
inspired from the natural topography of the neighbourhood and the incredible wildlife.
The lighting component is a reflection of the northern lights depicting the fascinating phenomenon
of light and shadows. Also, the installation celebrates the advancement of technology
and robotic fabrication, while being cautious of the ecological impact of foam, our intent
is to promote material efficiency in design by reducing the overall waste. Wander through
the structure and engage in the sensory experience of touch and sight.

TOOL PATH
Above :Robot tool path and axonometric
of the pavilion
Left:Experential views of various
catalouges of textures
Below:Elevations of the pavilion with
various texture exploration
Right(Next Page):Night shots of the
pavilion with the play of light
Front
Side

#Weave
With
Christopher and Rahman
Academic: All stages(from approach to built)
Aug 2019 to Sept 2019
Location: Calgary, Canada
Textura is an ephemeral structure taking the geometry of a cube, that signifies the notions
of perfection and structural unity. The light and versatile structure contrasts the complex textures
inspired from the natural topography of the neighbourhood and the incredible wildlife.
The lighting component is a reflection of the northern lights depicting the fascinating phenomenon
of light and shadows. Also, the installation celebrates the advancement of technology
and robotic fabrication, while being cautious of the ecological impact of foam, our intent
is to promote material efficiency in design by reducing the overall waste. Wander through the
structure and engage in the sensory experience of touch and sight.
Above :Glow in the dark weaving
explorations
Left(Next Page):High intensity weaving
pattern via robotic fabrication

1. Boundary condition
2. Doubly curved surface
3. Load distribution
4. Stress analysis
5. Panelisation
6. Stress values
7.Evaluating modules
8. Weaving patterns
Above : Pseudo code of the process
Below: Weaving pattern iterations

1. Defining panel boundary
2. Placing framework
3. Execution tool path
Panel A (high stress)
Panel A (High Stress)
Panel B (Moderate stress)
Panel B (Moderate Stress)
Panel C (Intermediate
stress)
Panel C (Intermediate Stress)
Panel D (Least Stress)
Panel D (Least stress)
Above :Fabrication process followed for
the robot and weaving patterns and their
stress values
ORBIT LINES
Panels & Tools
Tool Iteration 1
Tool Iteration 2

THANK YOU
The above art made using generative procedural processes was inspired by Hartmut Böhm ,who is a German artist whose work
on systematic mathematical and geometric principles, achieving in his works a dynamism and cinematic effects that often
times stand in contrast with the clarity of the original structures.
For more projects:
Shape grammars 2.0 : https://issuu.com/karansharma0308/docs/karan_sharma_pages
Shape grammars: https://issuu.com/karansharma0308/docs/karan_sharma_cv_and_portfolio