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Portfolio Showcase

Shania Raghubar
ARC 257- Architectural Design II
Welcome to my portfolio!

My Projects 

1

Form & Function

This project explores the relationship between form and function in architectural design, focusing elevation as the design generator.

2

Contextual Fit

In this Project we were tasked to respect the original architecture  when developing a concept that corresponds to the homeowners' needs. Introducing new elements and or systems not found in the original house. 

3

Form & Order Maker 

Coming Soon

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Sydney Harbor Bridge

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel arch bridge spanning Sydney Harbour in Port Jackson, Australia.

Conceptual Spans

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Howrah Bridge

The Howrah Bridge, is a steel cantilever bridge spanning the Hooghly River in West Bengal, India. 
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Blue Water Bridge

The Blue Water Bridge is a steel cantilever bridge spanning the St. Clair River between Port Huron, Michigan and Sarnia, Ontario.

Movement Analogies 

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Preliminary 3x3 Conceptual Combination Table 

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Preliminary  Conceptual Design

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Final Design

Bridge Process

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Mechanism Movement

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Southeast View

Southwest View

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Northwest View

Northeast View

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3D of Final Bridge

Narrative

The Smiths' are professional archers that won the World Archery Competition. To celebrate their victory they are looking to purchase a house overlooking the ocean. They were interested in the property but would like add a few elements. They would like a large living space, a master bed and bathroom, along with a exercise room. In addition they would like to have a massive bow and arrow as a representation of their love for Archery.

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Hierarchy: Living Room 

Meta-Idea: Bow & Arrow

Sorting of Space 

Public:

Living Room 

Exercise room 

Family room 

Dining Room

Individual:

Master Bedroom 

Master Bath 

Bedrooms 

Bathrooms

Group:

Exercise Room 

Deck

Family Room 

Living Room 

Private:

Master Bedroom 

Master Bath 

Bedrooms 

Bathrooms 

Existing Floor Plans 

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Existing Building Spaces and Patterns 

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Final Floor Plans 

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Lower Level Floor Plan 

Entry level Floor Plan 

Upper Level Floor Plan 

New Floor Plan Analysis 

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Light Background Research

Site Selection

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Sorting of Space
 

RELIGIOUS

HIERARCHY

  • Main Chapel

  • Memorial Chapel

  • Meditation Chapel

  • Main Chapel

SECULAR

  • Secretary Office

  • Clergy's Office

  • Library

  • Conference Room

  • Storage

  • Bathrooms

Final Floor Plan 

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Circulation

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Contextual Analysis Charts

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CIRCULATION

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FUNCTIONS

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FORMS

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SPACES

Sun Angles

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Preliminary 2D Light Sections

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Surrounding Context

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Elevations

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SOUTH

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NORTH

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WEST

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EAST

Sections

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Exterior Views

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3D Sections

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