P O R T F O L I OOF SELECTED PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC WORKS

OMKAR G. TILVE

CONTENTS

ACADEMIC PROJECTS PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS

KINDERGARTEN IN A ZOO - SECOND YEAR - B.ARCH - 2010

ACADEMY FOR TRADITIONAL DANCE FORMS - THIRD YEAR - B.ARCH - 2011

THESIS - ‘INDUSTRIAL AESTHETICS’ - ESTABLISHING RELEVANCE OF MUMBAI’S INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE IN A CHANGING URBAN CONTEXT - 2013

HOME DECOR MALL - FOURTH YEAR - B.ARCH - 2012

ATULYAM SPA - NASIK - 2013

VITILIGO SKIN TREATMENT CLINIC - MUMBAI - 2014

FARM HOUSE - NASIK -2014

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE AND ACCOMMODATION - BODHGAYA - 2015

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KINDERGARTEN IN A ZOO - SECOND YEAR - B.ARCH - 2010The brief explored the idea of having a kindergarten in the middle of a public zoo and the kind of experience it may provide the children with.

The site was a small patch of garden with 2 trees in the center in the middle of Vir Jijamata Udyan zoological gardens, in the city of Mumbai,

The brief explored the idea of having a kindergarten in the middle of a public zoo and the kind of experience it may provide the children with.

The site was a small patch of garden with 2 trees in the center in the middle of Vir Jijamata Udyan zoological gardens, in the city of Mumbai

The zoo has been an integral part of the city of Mumbai since colonial times and is a favourite recreational destination.It is centrally located in the city and easily accessible.

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The 2 trees present on site were incorporated within the school with the main circulation planned around the trees. Spiral staircases were imagined on the trees to take the children to the roof which was used as a play area and provided better vistas of the zoo.

The provision for entering the classrooms was through ramps and slides that would be enjoyed by children, at the same time the physical activity involved would lead to the development of their motor-sensory coordination.

A n u n d u l a t i n g r o o f w h i c h introduces an interesting tectonic experience to the children as p l a y i n g a r e a , w h e r e t h e i r imagination can incorporate their surroundings. Also provided are p r o t r u d i n g s k y l i g h t s w h i c h illuminate the classrooms naturally.

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The larger overhangs of the roof supported

over the organic footprint of the building by

columns, create shaded outdoor areas

over the lawn which can let the children spill

out o the building for their games and

activities.

The play area on the roof overlooks the

crocodile pond. This is accessed by the

two trees present on the site which are

included within the building.

The entry into the classroom for children

happens through slides. A cozy corner

under the slides can be used by children

for their personalized use.

Presence of ample vegetation around the site provides a calming environment for learning. Skylights and full length windows allow maximum light to be in the classrooms

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A drama or play enacting room has been included in the school to improve interaction among the children. The fenestration on this room has coloured glass which makes the space inside very vibrant.

ACADEMY FOR TRADITIONAL DANCE FORMS - THIRD YEAR - B.ARCH - 2011

1 . A D M I N I S T R A T I O N2 . G U E S T H O U S I N G3 . F A C U L T Y H O U S I N G4 . K I T C H E N + D I N I N G5 . W O M E N ’ S A C C O M M O D A T I O N6 . M E N ’ S A C C O M M O D A T I O N7 . C O M M O N R O O M8 . D A N C E H A L L S9 . S E M I N A R H A L L1 0 . L I B R A R Y1 1 . S E R V I C E B L O C K1 2 . P A R K I N G1 3 . A M P H I T H E A T R E

‘The concept for the above mentioned brief was modeled around the traditional and ancient schooling system of India, ‘Gurukul’.The circulation around the site was devised around a central water amphitheater.Local methods of construction were visualized, further strengthening the roots of the idea.’

The ruins of fort Induri in Talegaon, near the city of Pune, were chosen as a site to develop a center for development of traditional dance forms of India.

Induri fort is a relatively small fort constructed in the early 1700s by Sarsenapati Sardar Khanderao Dabhade. The fort is mostly in ruins and full of overgrown bushes. Located in Talegaon on the banks of the Indrayani river, the evening scene from the fort is very picturesque. There is a temple of Goddess Kadjai inside the fort. This temple has been restored/painted by the locals.

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DANCE HALLSDINING / KITCHEN

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The dance halls were planned with massive pyramidal roofs, largely increasing the expanse of the space and increasing the focus of the dancer.the shape of the roof also responded to the local climate.

The accommodations were designed with a common balcony to foster a larger community attitude among the students, enhancing interaction and hence, their skills.

The Dining area was planned around a common kitchen which served meals to all the occupants, faculty and students alike - just as the ancient ‘Gurukuls’

DANCE HALL LAYOUT

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KITCHEN AND DINING AREA LAYOUT

KITCHEN AND DINING AREA LAYOUT

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The dance halls had large sloping roofs to drain off rain water. The mass of the pyramidal roof was reduced by introducing skylights. balcony was provided around the dance hall. the dance halls were to be on stilts as the area underneath could be used as an outdoor space for practicing.

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ELEVATION OF WOMENS’ ACCOMMODATIONSGUEST AND FACULTY HOUSING LAYOUT

WOMENS’ ACCOMODATIONS AND COMMON ROOM LAYOUT

Keeping in tune with the concept of ‘Gurukuls’, where the institution is structured like a large family, the accommodations for faculty were planned on the campus itself. The cluster included a separate block for housing guests as well, overlooking a courtyard.

The housing blocks for women were clustered around a central courtyard, which formed the main spill-out space located around a large tree. This cluster also includes a common room meant for the students on site for recreational activities such as T.V viewing and playing games.

HOME DECOR MALL - FOURTH YEAR - B.ARCH - 2012The brief required a mall to be designed for Interior design and home decor products.

The site chosen was in the busy suburb of Goregaon in Mumbai near 2 existing malls named HYPERCITY and INORBITThe site area was restrained and the optimum use of the same was expected.

The site is connected by Link Road, which is one of the important axial roads of the city. As the site’s context shows upcoming development, the program for a home decor mall is suitable to cater to this expanding market. Presence of 2 existing malls in the vicinity would add to the footfalls.

The main criteria for efcient working of the mall were controlled circulation and free spaces for display mockups.

MALL LAYOUT @ GROUND FLOOR

1) DISPLAY OUTLETS2) ANCHOR SHOP3) LOBBY4) AIR HANDLING UNIT5) UTILITY ROOM6) LOADING BAY7) GARBAGE DISPOSAL8) FIRE CONTROL ROOM9) INFORMATION KIOSK10) ATRIUM

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CONCEPTS

A plaza was planned as a spill over space in front of the mall. This setback also enabled the structure to create an impact on the observer.

All the service cores were stacked up and seperated from the rest of the mall for better shopping experience

The facade of the mall was imagined to be heavy, with chunks of concrete braking up the glass display. The colours were to be bland so as to not draw attention away from the displays and the form of the building

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TYPICAL LAYOUT @ FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR

1) DISPLAY OUTLETS2) ANCHOR SHOP3) LOBBY4) AIR HANDLING UNIT5) UTILITY ROOM6) OFFICE SPACE7) TOILETS8) BALCONY

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DISPLAY OUTLETS

ATRIUM

DISPLAY OUTLETS

MAJOR ARTERIAL ROADS

CONNECTING ROADS

PLOT BOUNDARY

URBAN CONNECTIVITY

TYPICAL URBAN DENSITY IN MILL AREAS

India United Mill No.5, was presently a partially working mill, running to its lowest capacity and occupying land, most of which was in ruins.

A scenario was imagined for the mill which perceived the eventual demise of the function leaving the skeletal remains behind and thus a need for revival would be produced

Extensive analysis of the Cotton Mill lands was done through mapping of the micro and macro contexts as well as establishing the decline of these buildings and the industry itself through numbers and studying of the history. India United Mill No. 5 was selected as the site after studying its history and strategic location in the city.

This thesis explored the concern of reviving the rich industrial heritage of the city of Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, through a strategy which brought the derelict industrial ruins located into the heart of the city back into relevance by inserting various identiable functions and the aesthetics of these spaces which are experienced as a consequence, itself is a preservation of this history.

THESIS - ‘INDUSTRIAL AESTHETICS’ - ESTABLISHING RELEVANCE OF MUMBAI’S INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE IN A CHANGING URBAN CONTEXT - 2013

GIRANGAON MILLS

For an architectural intervention to achieve its required aims, it needs to have good connectivity to its context and beyond, to cater to the various user groups attending it. The strategic location of Girangaon, renders it suitable for this factor as it lies central to the city, with major routes passing along. The site chosen, India United Mill no. 5, lies in close proximity of Chinchpokli Railway station on the Central railway line and fairly close to Byculla Railway station.

INDIA UNITED MILL NO. 5

INCLUSIONThe inclusion of the mill in to the present context is neecessary as it is historically significant, and loss to haphazard development would be insensitive. As a result, the “skin” of the mill is preserved and allowed to be “encroached” upon by newer interventions, which give back to the city, much required “new social space”.

The mill is to be redesigned, to include newer functions, in order to capture popular imagination again, and make it viable in the present context, sensitive to it’s relation in ‘ time and space’. The mill is being imagined as an “urban think-tank” to communicate with the city and its creativity, leading to creative solutions and more communi ty invo lvement fo r everyday life.

“RE-IMAGINING”

EXPERIMENTRe-organization of the mill, aims at providing flexible space to include various creatively oriented public act iv i t ies , w i th profess ional equipment and consultation, so as to not only exhibit, but also experiment, with new ideas, for modern times.

In the past, along with the production of textiles, an analogy has been established for the mills as “Production of culture” as seen before. As the original function of the mills is getting obsolete in recent times, by shifting focus back to culture related to mills, and regenerating the mill lands to produce “new culture” of ideas.

MANUFACTURE

1) ADMINISTRATION2) RECEPTION AND

INFORMATION KIOSK3) FOYER4) CONTEXTUAL THEATRE5) SCULPTURE GALLERY6) EXHIBITION GALLERY7) AUDITORIUM8) METAL WORKSHOP9) STUDIO10) LECTURE HALL11) FILM ART DISPLAY12) GRID GARDEN13) RESERVOIR

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The garden was conceptualized with grid iron pathways that regulated the movement of pedestrians. In this manner it would be easier to organize any events on displays outdoors.

The cafeteria block protrudes inside the structure forming a cantilever over the r e c e p t i o n a n d information kiosk.

To achieve large column free spaces, the column grid structure of the mill workshop was replaced by larger portal frames that spanned the roof of the mill.

MILL LAYOUT @ GROUND FLOOR LEVEL

NORTH ELEVATIONThe new functions introduced are creative by nature and at the same time make use of technology making them “industrial” in nature, thus literally bringing in a new to thought process into perception of industrial space

LAYOUT @ FIRST FLOOR

1) CAFETERIA2) LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES3) DIGITAL ARCHIVES4) INDUSTRIAL DESIGN WORKSHOP5) PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO6) LECTURE HALL

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SECTION AAIntroducing new functions in the program ensures that the mill remains relevant even in the times of degradation of the original function. A program with which people are more involved than preservation as a relic.

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The digital archive unit is connect to the rest of the property with a bridge, accessible from the 1st floor. putting the unit on stilts leaves a semi - shaded area outdoors that can be used for performances

The auditorium block has been added on to the structure and highlighted through its colour scheme. It is to be used for displaying the activities undertaken by students in the film making studio. other independent projects can also be displayed here.

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Contextual Theatre is a form of theatre and the art of creating a context in which an actor, player or audience is encouraged to suspend their disbelief and feel as if they freely exist within the context. The most common forms of contextual theatre are: theme parks, video games and haunted houses.

P R O F E S S I O N A L P R O J E C T S

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE AND ACCOMODATION - BODHGAYA, BIHAR - 2015

BIRD’S EYE VIEW

The Proposed International Convention Center and accommodation is located at Bodhgaya, Bihar, India. The intent is to develop a project, from design to service, which will lead the way for the future d e v e l o p m e n t o f B o d h g a y a . T h e development will be based on the Buddhist ethos of simplicity and harmony; a place of contemplation, peace, hea l ing, as we l l as re l ig ious and intellectual pursuit, in the place where Buddha attained enlightenment. This project aspires to be the prototype for the future development of Bodhgaya.

Bodhgaya, in Bihar, India, is the most important of the four main pilgrimage sites for Buddhists from around the world. The Mahabodhi tree, where the Buddha attained enlightenment, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and is 2 km away from our Resort.The Accommodation has 20 Grade I Rooms , 100 Grade II rooms and 40 dormitory-style Grade III rooms. Apart from the 1000 sqm Convention Centre, there is additional banqueting space of 600 sqm, a classroom for 40 students, an all-day dining restaurant, specialty restaurant and bar, and health club and spa facilities.

MID-MARKET HOTEL BLOCK CONVENTION CENTRE

HI - TECH CONVENTION CENTREMUSEUM

CONCEPTSNew religious communityThe designer has imagined the project to be a new religious community consisting of public a n d p r i v a t e a r e a s . T h e convention area is at the center of the development. All areas are connected seamless ly with continuous loop circulation.

Nature and SustainabilitySince Buddhism is closely related to nature and its observation, the project is environmentally sustainable, taking advantage of local climate, harvesting rain water and solar energy.

Growth and Adaptabilityt h e d e s i g n i s e x i b l e t o accommodate any change or requirements to the budget

SITE PLAN

ROOM TYPES - EXECUTED AS MOCK UPS

This forms the major part of the property, providing fully equipped and serviced twin rooms at affordable prices. Also is equipped with meditation deck for the religious tourists.

MID-MARKET ROOM

MID-MARKET ROOM VIEW

BUDGET ROOM

These rooms are designed to provide the bare necessities in cases as a monastery. Provisions for sleeping, sanitation and studying are given.

BUDGET ROOM - VIEW

OTHER ROOM TYPES

LUXURY SUITE MID-MARKET SUITEThese 2 types of rooms were executed as mock ups to understand the look and feel of the space, as well to test the budget that was estimated for the rooms.

BUDGET ROOM DETAILS

MID-MARKET ROOM DETAILS

FARMHOUSE - NASIK - 2014

LAYOUTThe house was designed taking into account, the local climate and so as to make the complete utilisation of the breathtaking location of the site.

A small central courtyard, around which all the rooms are planned, is the focus of the house. Large verandahs accessed through full length casement windows provide panoramic views of the beautiful location.

WEST ELEVATIONThe water tank is treated as a bell tower, which provides a vertical element on a site and structure which predominantly sprawls horizontally and creates balance.

SECTION C-CThe roof is supported on steel trusses spanned across vertical box stanchions in walls. The roong material is clay tiles. Large over-hangs over the external walls are provided due to heavy rainfall

EAST ELEVATIONThe k i tchen and d in ing b lock a re cantilevered over the plinth to make the massing of the house seem lighter from outside.

SECTION B-BThe courtyard is lined with arches. The guest bedroom is separated from the rest of the house and connected by an external pathway.

ATULYAM SPA - NASIK - 2013 - WINNER OF I A & B MAGAZINE AWARD FOR YOUNG DESIGNERS

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VITILIGO SKIN TREATMENT CLINIC - MUMBAI - 2014

The design of the clinic was conceptualized with a certain element of quirkiness, which is very evident in its bold colours, slanting bookshelf and fractal plate wall.

This made an already cramped space more enjoyable