P O R T F O L I O

BY
SYED TANZIL AHMED
CONTENT:

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HOTEL DESIGN 04

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GROUP HOUSING 12

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OFFICE DESIGN; DIU 20

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URBAN MORPHOLOGY 24
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HOTEL DESIGN
7TH SEMESTER; SITE AREA: 5 Acres; BUILT UP AREA: 40% Of Total Area: 2 Acres.

The intention of the project was to design hospitality and a service-oriented 5-Star
Hotel.

The busy life of Delhi opens an opportunity for hospitality spaces for the leisure in this
place is equally enjoyed. That’s why we were asked to create a design for a 5-star hotel
that is service-oriented and which gives its users a sense of luxury and comfort. The
site was chosen as it holds a great amount of context as it is basically in the same area
as the Kathputli Colony in Pandav Nagar, which is close to the Airport and CP in Delhi.
I approached this project with ‘Iconism’ in my mind and managed to make a pleasing
iconic structure that is both extravagant and luxurious.
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Drawings; Plans:

Ground Floor Plan First Floor Plan

The hotel consists of 365 rooms which consist of deluxe rooms, Luxury rooms, and presidential suites. The name “CENTRE REALM” was chosen as this design is inward-
looking and all the major amenities and attractions are located in the center. The moment you enter the site you are greeted with the iconic structure of the hotel. It was
created like this as the site falls on a very busy road with metro lines from the side. The Services of the hotel were designed to keep things in order and flow, The deck in the
central courtyard provides for outdoor seating as well as a visually pleasing sight for all the inward-looking rooms in the hotel. There are terrace gardens provided on each
floor with each of the luxury rooms and each floor has a common terrace garden as well, this was to give the users a sense of living close to the ground even in a high rise.

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Drawings; Sections, Elevations:

Elevation A

Section

The approach that was taken to design the project was focused majorly on user-centric design and tried
to address the following objectives:1.) To give the users experience of grandeur and luxury. 2.) For the
structure to have iconism. 3.) For all the services and luxuries to work harmoniously.

Elevation B

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GROUP HOUSING
5TH SEMESTER; SITE AREA: 5.22 Hectares Accommodation: 2800 Families; BUILT-UP
AREA: 5.5 Acres.
The intention of the project was to design an Affordable Group Housing/Employment
Scheme for the residents of Kathputli Colony keeping in mind the requirements of the
target users; dwellers.

In the early 1970s, a handful of itinerant performers from Rajasthan settled in West Del-
hi’s Shadipur region. Over time, they were joined by a variety of artists from states like
Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, and together, they began to cohere into a single set-
tlement known as Kathputli after the string puppet theatre performed by the residents.
Finally, following an express inclination towards in-situ rehabilitation of JJ Clusters in
the Master Plan 2021, the DDA chose Kathputli as the site of its first such project. This
project was proposed as an alternative to how the lives of people there can be improved
without making them feel detached from who they are.
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Drawings; Site Plan:

Site Plan

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Drawings; Floor Plans:

UP UP

UP UP UP UP

Ground Floor Plan Mezzanine Floor Plan

The space was designed in a way that it can be changed according to different activities throughout the day, the residents of this housing are dependent on kathputli
making and arts similar to that and for that the mezzanine floor is provided in each residence to give them a space within a space for all their needs. The common green
spaces are provided as a community gathering space.

Some of the aims of design were: To make them settle in group housing. To achieve what they would require and actually use. To establish a sense of community and
belongingness. To provide a common space where the user can collaborate their private life along with their livelihood.

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 GROUP HOUSING; KATPUTHLI COLONY
Drawings; Sections:

UP UP

UP UP

UP UP

UP UP

Level 07 Level 07
13500 Level 07 13500 Level 07
13500 13500
Level 06 Level 06
11400 Level 06 11400 Level 06
11400 11400

Level 05 Level 05
9000 Level 05 9000 Level 05
9000 9000
Level 04 Level 04
6900 Level 04 6900 Level 04
6900 6900

Level 03 Level 03
4500 Level 03 4500 Level 03
4500 4500
Level 02 Level 02
2400 Level 02 2400 Level 02
2400 2400

Level 01 Level 01
0 Level 01 0 Level 01
0 0

Section At BB’ Section At AA’

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Drawings; Elevations:

Level 07
13500

Level 06
11400

Level 05
31
9000

Level 04
33
6900

Level 03
32
4500

Level 02
2400

Level 01
0

Elevation at B Elevation at A

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OFFICE DESIGN
5TH Semester; SITE AREA: 1200 SQM.

The intention for this project was to design an integrated professional space, allotting
space to different Govt. Offices of Diu while not giving a monotonous feel to the space.
This was designed like the current office building of Diu had a lot of problems and
hindered the working of all the departments there.

I had to analyze the plans of the office spaces in terms of spatial analysis, circulation,
services, furniture details, functional areas like cafeterias, guest houses, etc. & compare
the existing office in order to draw a comparative study and understand what and how
i could intervene with my design.
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Drawings; Floor Plan:

Ground Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

The space was designed to keep the circulation of all the offices efficient, provide them with a sea-facing leisure space, and since this was an office building the building turns
into a public space for people to come in the evening and have various activities, a jungle gym, canteen, mounds on the landscape are all provided for the same reason. The
building material is stone and is used and it is easily available locally and different products of stone are also used like stone jaali etc. The user experiences a calm environment
throughout the building and the ventilation and natural sunlight are also kept in consideration. The approach that was taken to design the project was focused majorly on
user-centric design and tried to address the following objectives:1.) To include local materials and techniques in the constructions and design thinking as well. 2.) To design
the space in a way that it gets used throughout the day. 3.) Integrating leisure spaces in the professional environment.

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 Drawings; Floor Plans:

PARAPET WALL

ARCS REPRESENTING THE Level 03

DIU ARCHITECTURE
7200
WALLS MADE UP OF
STONE JAALI LOCALLY AVAILABLE STONE

Level 02
3600

Level 01
0

Elevation

up

A'
A
up

A'
A
up
ELEVATOR
2100 x 2050

up
ELEVATOR
2100 x 2050

JANITOR
ROOM

JANITOR
ROOM

MUMTY
MUMTY

Level 03
CAFE Level 03 7200
BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICE TREASURY CAFE 7200
TOILET
LOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICE TREASURY OUTDOOR SEATING
TOILET
OUTDOOR SEATING

Level 02
Level 02 WORKS
PUBLIC 3600
CIVIL REGISTRAR MAMLATADAR PUBLIC WORKS 3600
DEPARTMENT
OFFICE TOILET DEPARTMENT BOUNDARY WALL
CIVIL REGISTRAR OFFICE MAMLATADAR
OFFICE TOILET BOUNDARY WALL
OFFICE

Level 01
Level 01 0
0

Section At AA’

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URBAN MORPHOLOGY
3RD & 4TH SEMESTER

This segment of the portfolio focuses on case studies that we conducted during our
academic courses. The intention of these case studies were to to get an insight into the
socio-economic and cultural realities of residents, to understand the dynamics of social
structure, resources and majorly the infrastructure of the area. These studies help us
understand the architectural aspects of the places and how the existing designs could be
brought into use. To achieve that, we made measured drawings including plans, sections
and elevations and later on worked on how we could address the needs of the people by
making subtle yet significant alterations in the planning of the area.
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Case Study 1: Diu
Introduction: Socio-Economy & Demographics:

Diu district is a small island of 40 sq.km situated at the entrance of the Gulf of Population:
Cambaynear Veraval Pont. lt is separated from the southern extremity of the Diu has a total population of 52074 spread over an area of 40 sq. Kms with a population
Saurashtra Peninsula by an arrow channel running through a swamp. It is situated density of 1302 persons per sq. km. The growth during 2001-2011 was 17.77%. The sex
between the parallels 20’, 44-34’and 20’ · 42’. 00”of latitude north. ratio was 1031 per 1000 men & a literacy rate of 83.46%.

The climate of Diu is normally pleasant throughout the year. The Monsoon season is Economy:
from: June to September. Temperature range: 15° C to 38 ° C. Averge Rainfall: 55 The primary activities comprising of fishing and agriculture and also tertiary activities
cm. are the most dominant in the economy of the region. Agriculture in the region is on
subsistence level, which is mainly dependent upon monsoon rains.

Electricity:
Most of the houses and buildings depend on solar power for electricity. They have an
electricity department in the city.

Water:
At present Diu district gets water from Raval dam near Una in Gujarat state; however the
water supply is not sufficient for the present population of the Diu district. In the tourist
season due to large number of floating population the situation is worst.

The water available from the borewells is salty, which cannot be used for drinking. Today
majorities of Hotel owners have to purchase water from Gujarat. There is Narmada
water pipeline passing from Una Gujarat. There is possibility of procuring the raw water
from this pipeline.

History:
This drawing shows the fortress of Diu, located on an island off the northwest coast of
India. In 1509, the Portuguese defeated the forces of the Sultan of Gujarat in the Battle
of Diu, thereby securing dominance over trade routes in the Indian Ocean.

Construction of this fortress-garrison complex began in 1535, under an agreement with

the sultan, but the agreement fell apart and the sultan’s troops attacked the fort in 1537.
The fortress was reconstructed in 1545 by João de Castro (1500-48), a Portuguese naval
commander and the fourth viceroy of Portuguese India.

The following pages continue to show light upon the architectural features and mapping
of the city along wih detailed plans and required drawings.

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Architectural Features:
Most Victorian houses are narrow, which allowed these impressive beauties to be built on a small amount
of land. The stairways usually lead to wrap-around front porches adorned with turned wood or wrought
iron railings. One feature that is common with Baroque architecture is the use of ornaments, plaster or
marble finishing that give it a decorative look.

Column At Main Diu fort- Style: Baroque, St. Paul Church- Style: Altar St. Paul Church-
Entrance Material: Stone Baroque; Material: Stone Style: Baroque

St. Paul Church- Interior St. Fransis of Assisi- Style: Column At Main Entrance, Nagar Seth Haveli
Wall Of Naïve Baroque, Material: Stone St. Francis Of Assisi

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 Land Use Plan & Street Elevations:

RESIDENTIAL
INSTITUTIONAL
COMMERCIAL
MIXED USE

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Case Study 2: Dholavira
Introduction:
Located on the island of Khadir in the salty of Khadir in the salty of the Great Rann of
Kutch at Tropic of Cancer is a small remote has an archaeological site. It is known to
be the largest planned Harappan Urban Settlement. The site was discovered in 1967-
68 by J.P. Joshi, of the Archaeological Survey Of India and is the fifth largest of the
eight major Harappan sites. A wonderful and sophisticated town planned 4000 years
ago is not only pride for India but is an asset for the whole world.
Socio-Economy & Demographics:
Population Livelihood:
Majority of people have inherited the land from their ancestors which they use for
farming. During low monsoon time, in order to earn money people do odd jobs and
work as a part time labour in Rapar. Some people work as local guides and work under
Archaeological Survey of India.
Food:
Even though there is absence of water people still try to grow some crops for their
survival. The crops are as follows:Bajari, Wheat, Jeera, Mug (Moong), Chaula (Pigweed),
Watermelon, Arinda (Castor Seed), Tal (Til), Chana (Gram Seed),
The staple food as follows: Bajre Ka Rotla, Curry, Khichdi, Chatni. Vegetables are
transported from the main market that is in rapar. The food is cooked in the choolha
(gas fire). The highest production is of bajra and jeera crops.
Drainage System:
Every house has a small drain in the veranda (open area) of the house which is connected
to the main gutter. The main gutter is located between Rapar and Dholavira.
Water:
The main problem of the Dholavira is drinking water. The water is salty and limited. The
water in the pipelines salty and is not available regularly it in 2-3 days hence, they have
to walk for about 3km to excavation site ( a ground water tap KANYA VAV) to get fresh
water. They carry the water on their heads all the way back to their houses and use it for
drinking and cooking purposes. The water in the pipeline of the houses provides water
for cooking purposes only in the rainy season but still it is unfit for drinking. For other
purposes like feeding the cattle and washing is done by the available water. The filtered
water was also available at 1/- per litre at local shops.
Tourism:
The major months for the tourist to arrive is from November to March. The excavated
site of harappan civilization serves to be the major tourist attraction. The excavations in
Dholavira has revealed landmarks such as the ground of desert and stones arranged
circularly. Dholavira remains the most expansive example of the Harappan town planning
system . What attracts the attention of the people to Dholavira is that the place provides
insight into the pioneering Harappan mind ,with the world’s best water conservation
system , first sign boards and ancient Indus Valley Scripts. Dholavira is covered by the
vast stretch of white land around it called as the Rann.
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 Village’s Features:
North gate, the most elaborate, elegant,
imposing, and with a vantage location
commanding over sprawling cityscape and
enchanting landscape had two large and
elevated chambers flanking the sunken
passageway which in turn was connected
to an L-shaped staircase ascending from
the inner end.
Farther out, a more densely packed colony
houses adjoins the middle town. Beyond
the walls, yet another settlement has been
found. The city was a vibrant place.
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One of the unique features of Dholavira
is the earliest sophisticated water
conservation system of channels and
reservoirs. Built completely by stone
masonry and by cutting the bed rock.
A developed public space nearly 300 m
by 50 m edges the citadel; Archaeologists
hypothesise it to be a multi- purpose sports
stadium, assembly arena and occasional
bazaar.
To the east of the ‘middle town ‘of
Dholavira is the lower town which is not
independently fortified and occupies nearly
2/3 part of the eastern half of the fortified
city.
This monument has been declared to be
of national importance under the ancient
monuments and archaeological sites and
remains act, 1958.
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Land Use Plan & Street Elevations:

RESIDENTIAL
INSTITUTIONAL
COMMERCIAL
RUINS
CEMENTED ROAD
BITUMEN ROAD

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