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Hewlett Packard Executive Briefing Center

Taramati Residence

WorldHaus

The Tower at PNC Plaza

Mantri Mixed-Use Complex

Downtown Champaign Bicycle Shelter

Centennial Towers

Tianjin Global Financial Center

Vedic Temple and Meditation Centers

Treasure Island Master Plan

The Boloyan Residence

UCSF Mission Bay Student Housing

Beijing Finance Street

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Madrona Marsh Nature Center

The Studio Chintala Chair, Sofa and Daybed

Bus Shelter Competition

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Project Minuteman

Two Streets, a Square and People

Museum for Architecture and Fine Arts Campus

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History of Modern Architecture

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2011 HP ENTRY & EBCNEW FRONT DOOR FOR THE HEWLETT PACKARD WORLD HEADQUARTERS & EXECUTIVE BRIEFING CENTER

Palo Alto, California, USA

The HP Executive Briefing Center offers business and enterprise customers a special opportunity to experience one-on-one time with HP experts and senior executives, gain first-hand knowledge of HP innovations, and collaborate with technology specialists to plan real-world business and technology strategies.

The building is designed as a continuation of the existing administrative building with a courtyard enclosed between the two buildings. The design of the new lobby aims to be a bold gateway into the existing corporate headquarters.

Project DetailsConstruction Cost: $ 40 MillionArea: 35,000 SF.Date of Completion: September 2012

Image: Bird’s view of the proposed project

The first floor provides smaller conference rooms, a large cafeteria with indoor and outdoor seating and a large outdoor courtyard. The double height lobby connects the two buildings and serves as an entry to both buildings. The second floor is comprised mainly of larger conference rooms with informal meeting spaces and a large roof terrace.

Site Design Principles:The building location and layout were primarily driven by issues related to connectivity to the existing building, setbacks/easements, preservation of existing vegetation, parking and access to the site

Facing page: Courtyard view showing the existing Building 20 and the proposed EBC and the cafeteria.

Below: Conceptual studies of the cantilevered “boxes” in the courtyard with detailing of the horizontal shading devices around the “boxes”.

Above: Design tools used in the project included several physical models that were also used for presentations to the client as well as the city. The use of Building Information Modeling tools such as Revit enabled the design team to refine design as the construc-tion documents were in progress providing a seamless transition between project phases.

Facing page: The entry lobby is designed to be a bold and monumental space with a cablenet wall and a stainless steel entry portal.

Design sketches to communicate intent and detailing to design-build contractors. This process aided in an active dialogue between the design team and the contractors and in going from design sketches directly to shop-drawings.

The lobby is a minimalist space with a glowing ceiling. A large LED screen hangs in front of the curtainwall along the courtyard. The screen will be used for “branding” to showcase the latest HP products.

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Above: Building exterior showing the curved curtain-wall; the interface between the garage and the South Tower showing the perforated metal screen; the balcony on the 4th level of the South Tower.

Left: Design Sketches of landscape features including seating op-tions integrated with planters for the roof terrace garden.

Right: Interior detailing showing articulation of glazed slidelites at conference room entrances and interface with glass guardrail.

Below and facing page: The massing of the building was derived from the function of the interior spaces and the program of the building. The “boxes” represent the informal gathering spaces and meeting areas. The overall mass of the building is predominantly formal conference rooms. The notion that the informal spaces are inserted into a formal setting is clearly communicated through the massing.

Above: Design sketches showing relationships of various exterior finishes/materials. The cantilevered “boxes” are detailed to seem like independent shafts inserted into he building mass. The alumi-num plate rainscreen and its interface with the concrete panels are articulated to reinforce this concept.

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Above: Construction photographs showing early site work and foundation work. The building 20 interface involves several interior modifications and new exterior curtainwall.

HP B20 Annex – Rebar and Anchor Bolt Installation

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2011 TARAMATI RESIDENCEHyderabad, India

A 2,500 SF. residential project near the historic Golconda Fort and with a view of the Taramati-Baradari Monument. The house is designed as individual 3 bars that enclose a raised courtyard which opens the house to the views. The 2 bars on the ground floor are on 2 levels with storage and parking on level 1. A studio and master bedroom are located on the upper bar.

2011 WORLDHAUS

Chennai, Pondicherry, various locations, India,

To meet the growing need for low-cost housing, WorldHaus manufactures and builds customized, weatherproof homes that Indian families want and are willing to pay for. WorldHaus’ modular building system allows families to build to any size and configuration they desire and include amenities like clean burning stoves, toilets, and solar electricity systems. WorldHaus’ local manufacturing and construction model allows us to cut the cost of quality housing in half. A standard 20 square meter house can be built in less than a week by a local mason for around $1,500.

WorldHaus is working with microfinance institutions and regional rural banks to make our homes available for monthly installments of $20, well within the reach of rural middle class families making between $3 and $10 a day.

WorldHaus is also in the process of setting up partnerships with state governments, NGOs, and landlords to make the homes available to families making less than $2 a day through subsidies and rental housing programs. for around $1,500.

2011 THE TOWER AT PNC PLAZAThe Financial Headquarters of PNC Financial Services Group

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

The Tower at PNC Plaza -- the new headquarters of PNC Financial Ser-vices Group- will contain 33 floors of office space and a sloped roof that will house equipment to help manage the building’s environment.

Project FactsCompletion Year: 2015Site Area: 800,000 SF.Project Area: 345,302 m2Construction Cost: $ 400 MillionNumber of Stories: 33

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The building will occupy a major portion of a block bounded by Fifth and Forbes avenues and Wood Street, which PNC acquired for about $18 million. The site is about a block from One, Two and Three PNC Plazas.Meeting rooms or auditoriums will be on the sec-ond and third floors and will be available for use by the community,

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The $400 million project will feature a double-glass ex-terior skin that will allow fresh air to circulate through-out. Other environmentally friendly features previously disclosed include a state-of-the-art geothermal heating and cooling system, which will reduce the amount of water used, and large amounts of natural sunlight would cut energy costs.

Conceptual sketches of various ways to allow the unitized curtainwall to “breathe”. Options include cable sup-ported curtainwall with horizontal and vertical vents.

2010 MANTRI KORAMANGALA AGARABangalore, India

The vision for Mantri Koramangla Agara is to create a new district center and an integrated mixed-use destination community that is forward looking, highly sustainable, and supports the formation of a polycentric Bangalore.

Site area: 70 Acres

RETAIL 1,200,000 sfCOMMERCIAL 1,477,000 sfRESIDENTIAL 1,869,000 sfHOTEL + SERVICE APT 605,000 sfSEZ 4,034,000 sf

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RETAILJoining the two lakes, the shopping street isfashioned after a river that scores and cuts thelandscape, exposing rock and a natural, curvingpassage.On either side, the stores hum with life, whilethe sky above brings light and a natural sense ofopenness to the environment. At its center, a plazaand a tributary lead the visitor to the cinema,providing a focus and center to the public space.

The retail environment is rich, diverse,and of very considerable scale. Itcombines a number of significant anchorstores with boutiques, restaurants, andextensive food court, and a Cineplex.

THE MULTIPLEXThe cinema is a portal into a magical world. Fashioned from a rock-like solid form, it is cut to expose a brightlylit interior that promises to inspire and entertain.

A large courtyard connects the cinema to shopping, with views from one to another,Encouraging the visitor to explore and enjoy. Entertainment and a luxuriouslifestyle are at the heart of the Mantri Agara complex, and the Cineplex offers both, with a variety of complementary cinematic experiences, and a retail component that makes this building a focus for visitors.

The extensive glass facade invites the visitor the Cineplex to, andmakes this a place to see and be seen.

Site Sections showing the hierarchy of various buildings and program elements of the site.

THE 5-STAR HYATT REGENCYIndia is home to the greatest mountainsin the world. The fivestar hotel expressesthe soaring height of the mountain, witha plunging waterfall that brings light andexcitement to the building.A bridge across the very top reflects therole of the Mantri Agara Koramangalaproject in creating a new environment foreconomic development and a 21st centurylifestyle.

Various massing options were considered in collaboration with Hyatt and the operator.

THE SEZThe Special Economic Zone, like allaspects of the conceptual design forMantri Agara, is built on an appreciationof nature. The primary expression isthat of the forest, with the lines of treesrising along the facades, filtering light,and creating a gently varying textureacross the expanse of the SEZ.

The density of the tree pattern changesfrom high density on the most importantfacades, to a lower level of intensityon less visible facades, with a positiveimpact on cost, while increasing thevariation and interest of the facades.

Design studies of prototypes for office buildings using local materials and in response to the climatological considerations. Passive solar design ideas such as large overhangs and recessed windows were studied.

THE RESIDENTIALLand and water meet: the intersectionof the elements that sustain life.The ideal location for a sophisticatedresidential development offeringunparalleled views, with easy access toshopping, the business park, andtransportation throughout Bangalore.Set at the water’s edge, theresidential development accommodatesa wide range of lifestyles from thecompact to the luxurious.

The residential towers with the lake view and the terraced balconies allowing for ample view from most units.

2010 DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN BICYCLE SHELTERChampaign, Illinois

Studio Chintala provided design services to The Illinois Green Business Associa-tion to realize the project to provide sustainable and “green” bicycle shelters.

This project is slated to be a LEED certified building.

The KCD project while serving its function as a bike-shelter, has the potential to showcase the Urbana Green Society’s values and commitment to sustainability. Preliminary ideas for the project include incorporating solar panels that would generate energy to power a fan for hot days, an electric car charging station and any interactive display that may become part of the design. The building materials used to construct the structure could send a strong message by using reclaimed or recycled materials from the local community.

By employing “green” construction techniques, the sustainability theme could be further reinforced, the project could potentially be constructed by a partner-ship of volunteers from the campus community as well as the local construc-tion industry. Such a collaboration could send the message that the ideas of “sustainability” as not restricted to the building materials and the construction techniques but can include every aspect of the project. The successful use of several of these sustainable ideas could potentially make it possible for a LEED certification.

The design of bike shelter should adequately address all aspects of efficiency and user-friendliness and also aspire to serve as “Urban Art” and must be conceived as such. An appealing beau-tiful form could enliven the space around it and perhaps become a much desirable place for social interaction. The design of the structure could result in a sculptural form that could potentially become a gem in the Urbana’s campus town and a symbol of sustainable, functional civic art. A visually appealing structure will also go a long way in dispelling the notion in some quarters that a project cannot be “green” attractive at the same time.

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2009 CENTENNIAL TOWERS

South San Francisco, CA, USA

Centennial Tower is located on a 20-acre site where Highway 101 curves past the San Bruno Mountain. The tower’s soft contours visually echo the typography of the hillside. When seen from a moving car, the 332,00 square foot building reveals itself as a sculptural object. The two towers are connected by a underground tunnel to a 7-level parking garage.

Project DetailsProject Cost: $ 105 millionCommercial: 303,612 S.F.Retail: 14,771 S.F.Project Rentable Area: 680,000 S.F.South Tower Office (Phase I): 306,000 S.F. North Tower Office (Phase II): 345,000 S.F.Parking: 2,000 spacesConference and Performing Arts Center: 200 seats Child Care: 100 child-care facilityImages (This Page)Rendering showing the 2 PhasesSite Plan

Below left: Curtainwall design and details showing horizontal shad-ing elements and curved glazing units. Below right: Unfolded elevation of curtain wall and A-Frame support system for the building “crown”.

South Tower Floor Plans showing space-planning op-tions.Main entry into the South Building lobby.

The tower is wrapped in a continuous, veil-like glass curtain wall which extends above the roof as a translucent glass para-pet. Throughout the day, the skin becomes a shifting canvas, changing from silvers, to blues, to warm tones. With the tower occupying only 8 of the site’s 20 acres, more than half of the area has been reserved for conservation efforts including a replanting program. This program will help to restore the mountain’s origi-nal edge which was scarred during the making of the freeway and by cuts for bay-fill.

South Tower public spacesBuilding lobby, LED art installation, recep-tion desk, tunnel interior

Below left: Construction images showing A-Frames on the roof supporting the “crown” curtainwall;Below: Sketches done during construction admin-istration, clarifying and resolving constructability issues and communicating the design intent to the contractor.

Below and right:The garage screen was conceived as a 3 separate translucent like planes. The detailing included 1/4” angles that capture the corrugated-perforated aluminum panels.

Above: Building exterior showing the curved curtain-wall; the interface between the garage and the South Tower showing the perforated metal screen; the balcony on the 4th level of the South Tower.

2006 TIANJIN GLOBAL FINANCIAL CENTER Tianjin, China

Tianjin Global Financial Center, sited in the historic heart of Tianjin, embodies the city’s international prominence as a physical and cultural gateway to China. Across the Haihe River from Tianjin’s high speed rail and transit hub, the 337-meter tower marks the city center and provides a visual point of reference for visitors and residents alike.

Project FactsCompletion Year: 2010Site Area: 2,258 m2Project Area: 345,302 m2Building Height: 337 mNumber of Stories: 72

Tianjin, ChinaThis design proposal organizes the site by a unifying set of building relationships that signify the identity of the place as the true and timeless center of Tianjin’s commercial and recreational activity. The projects spans two separate parcels joined seamlessly by the landscape design.

The 329.6 meter tall 74-story Jinta Tower in Tian-jin, China, is expected to be the tallest building in the world with slender steel plate shear walls used as the primary lateral load resisting system.Above left: Space plans options include various speculative configurations.

Below right: The four level basement includes parking, mechanical building systems and the retail component. Below left: The retail level (B1) is directly acces-sible from the tower and can also be accessed from a retail podium which is wrapped by a bicycle ramp.Left: Conceptual sketches for a two-level res-taurant building.

The skin of the residential building was primar-ily designed to take advantage of the view of the Haihe River. Concealing the air-conditioning units located on the façade required that a lou-vered or perforated element be integrated into the skin. The curtainwall module are based on the speculative residential units and accommo-date various floor plan configurations.

The architecture of the 236,000-sm Jinmen site is a dramatic, symmetrical composition organized on the Hamidao axis. A 68.8 meter-high open cube contains approximately 36,000 SM of five star hotel space, with its grand lobby configured as a great gate or portal to the north, flanked at the east and west by twin 147.6 meter-high apartment towers.

Tianjin Global Financial Center’s structural framework is uniquely slender for a region with high wind loads. Tubular steel columns filled with high-strength concrete support the tower, while its tapered form incorporates steel plate shear walls, adapted from recent advance-ments in shipbuilding technology. The innovative application of steel plate shear walls reduced material usage by 20 to 25 percent over more conventional structural steel systems.

The pleated glass cladding that encloses the tower recalls the structure and lightness of Chinese paper arts. The Center contains 240,000 square meters of first-class office space, while an observation deck and sky restau-rant provide public access to 360-degree views of the city. At the base of the tower, a public garden establishes a formal entrance and overlooks the Haihe River.

2009 VEDIC TEMPLE AND MEDITATION CENTER

Los Angeles, California, USA

A 1970s cinema theater building was acquired by the Vedic Temple of Los Angeles and converted into a temple and meditation center. The project included demolition of several interior partitions and ceilings and providing new finishes.

The old carpet was replaced with concrete floors with an epoxy finish. Wall paneling dating back to the 70s was removed and smooth gypsum board finishes applied, a large reception desk was located in the center of the lobby area. This project including the design and construction was completed in two weeks, all drawings were completed on site.

The San Jose Vedic Temple was a tenant improvement project in a large warehouse. Re-zoning and planning department reviews were a large part of the effort. The old warehouse space had to be insulated and roof-top air-conditioning units had to be provided. The design called for a minimalist “Zen-like” space with a meditation hall, temple area, kitchen, dining and restrooms.

2009 VEDIC TEMPLESan Jose, California, USA

The San Jose Vedic Temple and Meditation Center is large warehouse space that serves over 2000 devotees. The design created a minimalist space with a museum-like space that is neutral and peaceful at the same time. The project was built to a tight budget and extremely aggressive schedule. This meant that design decisions were made based on cost-effective materials and ease of constructability.

2009 VEDIC ASHRAM (MONASTERY)Bangalore, India

The 60-acre Vedic Ashram or monastery in the outskirts of the city of Bangalore, India is designed according to the ancient India Architectural principles called “Vastu”. All aspects of design and construction are clearly expressed in this 5000 year-old science. The program included master-planning of the campus, large meditation halls, dining halls for 5000 people, landscape design, amphi-theaters, office spaces, residential quarters for visitors and monks.

This is an ongoing project with construction in several phases. The ashram has recently acquired a 50 acre adjacent plot for expansion of the campus. Construction methods follow the traditional systems with integration with some modern technology.

2005 TREASURE ISLAND MASTERPLAN Treasure Island, San Francisco

A complex and thoroughly articulated urban design and architectural plan establishes relationships between buildings, public open space, transportation, views, and natural forces, creating a compact, transit-oriented community with a com-mitment to sustainability unparalleled in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Site Area: 393 acres

The design provides a variety of residential building types to allow for a diverse community. Utilizing tall-er building types to increase density and consume less land area thus allocating more open space for public use. The neighborhood blocks are designed with interlocking landscape zones and connecting pedestrian walkways. The street edge is activated with attractive, engaging residential entries includ-ing stoops and front courtyards and community or commercial spaces on ground floor.

2004 THE BOLOYAN RESIDENCE

El Cerrito, CaliforniaA remodeling project for a mid-century modern furniture restorer and his family. This project began as a simple exercise of adding a floor with bedrooms for the two teenage sons. However, the project evolved into a more comprehensive rede-sign resulting in the rearrangement of all spaces in the house. The house is located on the foothills of the east bay hills with views of the San Francisco bay. The house was built on a humble budget with flowing spaces and minimizing walls, however, not compromising on essential finishes.

A simple palette consisting of a plaster exterior with massing that separates the formal and informal spaces on the second floor. The roof is designed to ac-commodate a clerestory tapping diffused north light. Windows on the second floor are sized and located to take advantage of the views of the bay.

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Various options were studied for the building exterior, some more minimal than the final option. A balcony option was considered to take advantage of the views, however, the owners’ strong preference for a sloped roof and resulted in the final design.

The large living room is located on the second floor, while two bedrooms occupy the first floor. The objec-tive was to create a large informal flowing space on the second floor that becomes the heart of the house and would be flexible and function as large living room. In a further move to encourage family interac-tion, the bedrooms are minimally sized and therefore serve merely as sleeping spaces.

The kitchen, dining and living spaces are contiguous spaces and flow while providing distinct areas for vari-ous activities. The cable rail stair with a double height space provides the visual connection between the two floors. The master-bedroom is located on the second floor with a view of the east bay hills and overlooks the backyard. The first floor contains a large office, guest bedroom and the two children’s bedrooms.

2003 UCSF MISSION BAY STUDENT HOUSING

San Francisco, California

The UCSF Mission Bay Campus is a result of the University of California, San Francisco’s efforts to increase research capability and develop a state-of-art facility. The new 2.65 million-SF research and teaching campus will serve UCSF students, faculty, and staff as well as the public interest at Mission Bay.The project totals approximately 410,513 GSF of residential units (431 units), 10,296 SF of retail space, a 1,962 SF Community Room, 44,650 SF of open space and 127,687 GSF of parking for 400 cars.

Images above:Conceptual studies connecting the buildings to the urban contextSolar shading analysisUCSF Mission Bay Campus in the larger context

UCSF Mission Bay Campus Master PlanGround Floor Plan showing public spaces and landscape design

The project consists of four building elements surrounding a multi- leveled Garden Courtyard. The west building is 85 feet tall while the north building is 115 feet high. The south building fronts a large landscaped plaza, where the building height is reduced to 75 feet. This presents a lower volume for the pedestrian-oriented plaza and provides additional light into the Garden Courtyard.

The east tower building rises to 160 feet, providing a city landmark, and serves as a gateway to the UCSF Campus.

2004 BEIJING FINANCE STREETBeijing, China

Located in the city’s historic center, Beijing Finance Street is China’s new “Wall Street.” This vibrant mixed-use district prioritizes place-making and offers a diverse family of buildings and spaces. BFS’s 18 buildings are anchored by a central park and connected by gardens, courtyards, and landscaped pathways creating a walkable urban environment. It is now the center of the West District.

Project Facts

Completion Year: 2007Site Area: 1,030,000 m2Project Area: 1,500,000 m2

2010 POSTMODERNMailboxes by studio chintalaOver the years, there have been numerous choices in manufactured mailboxes for the homeowner. Often the architectural style of the house dictated the style of the mailbox. Mailboxes with a “traditional” aesthetic, appealed to the majority of the developer-built single-family houses over the past several decades. However, there are not many options for the home-owner today to buy a “modern” mailbox “off-the-shelf”.

While people have been attracted to the “modern” design aesthetic and been building modern houses for over 50 years, it has only recently become less elitist and more a matter of simple practical design. With several developers realizing the market for modern design, the modern aesthetic has become increasingly desir-able, while the number of modern custom-houses has increased exponentially.

It is in response to this demand that the “post-modern mailbox” has been designed. It provides a sustainable, functional, uncomplicated, elegant and sophis-ticated choice for the homeowner with a preference for a modern design aesthetic.

The postmodern mailbox is made from quarter inch-thick aluminum plate contain-ing 30-50% recycled metal content and is 100% recyclable. The powder coats are epoxy resin based and engineered to endure 15-20 years of direct sunlight. Post-modern is built to last yet it is light weight and uses less materials and processes to make than other products in the same category.

Eco-friendly - socially responsible - modern mailboxes are ready for outdoor use; they employ an industrial grade powder coating on the aluminum structure, which naturally resists corrosion.

Postmodern mailboxes feature the durability, quality, and style that you expect from building products exposed to the elements.

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First impressionsThe curbside mailbox is often the first element of the building that meets the eye, it is in many ways a gateway into your home, your building’s presence on the streetside curb. The sleek forms and details of the “post-modern “mailbox communicate a sophistication of design.

Private letterboxes or mail slots did not become popular in most of Europe until the mid to late 1800s, although they were used in Paris, France from the late 1700s. In 1849, the British Post Office first encouraged people to install letterboxes to facilitate the delivery of mail. Before then, let-terboxes of a similar design had been installed in the doors and walls of post offices for people to drop off outgoing mail. In 1915, the familiar U.S. curbside mailbox with its curved, tunnel-shape top (to prevent water and snow collection), latching door, and movable signal flag was designed by U.S. Post Office employee Roy J. Joroleman.

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Ease of use- the door opens to a comfortable 100 degrees. An alumi-num piano hinge con-nects the door to the box. A magnetic catch keeps the door firmly shut.

A solar panel integrated into the box provides energy to light the Postmodern at night.

The 3/8 inch slot between the door and the box keeps Postmodern glowing all night. An LED rope light concealed behind the door flange provides the illumination.

All elements of the Postmodern are designed to the same high design standards. The flag is 1/4 inch aluminum plate with a magnetic catch.

Even the door pull has been care-fully designed and thought-out. Custom aluminum extrusions are ergonomically designed.

The attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the Postmodern- the base is elevated 1/2” from the ground with conceled attachment, creating the illusion that the Postmodern is floating.

House numbers are installed and shipped with each Postmodern.

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Stage 01: Stamping

Each piece starts as a flat piece of aluminum. The aluminum used is

anywhere between 18 and 50% recycled. The sheets are pre-stamped

with a hydraulic press into their outer defining forms. The dimensions

are engineered to maximize material yield leaving the least amount of

scrap possible.

Stage 02: Water-Jet

Using a highly pressurized stream of water containing fine diamond

dust as a cutting blade a computer controlled machine guides the head.

The results are magical and this process is very environmentally clean.

There are no toxic fumes or high consumption of energy since no heat is

produced. There is also virtually zero material wasted.

Stage 03: Forming

Using a computer controlled hydraulic forming press each piece is then

bent into the correct shape.

Stage 04: Welding

The pedestal, the mailbox and the fasteners are connected with welded

joints.

Stage 05: Powder Coating

The units are then powder-coated with a color specified by you. Powder

coating is a type of dry coating, which is applied as a free-flowing, dry

powder.

Stage 06: Assembly and Packaging

Lastly the feet are secured and then the units are packed in a corru-

gated box which is partly made from recycled paper and is recyclable.

Stage 07: Shipment

Then the Postmodern is ready to be shipped anywhere in the world. Our

manufacturing lead times are 4 weeks or less. Additionally we do not

carry any stock all of our product is made to order. This approach oc-

cupies less space and reduces product damages due to stock handling.

1999 MADRONA MARSH NATURE CENTER

Torrance, CaliforniaThe Madrona Marsh Nature Center was conceived as a place for people to experience and learn about the last remaining vernal wetland in the Los Angles area. The marsh serves as a symbol of hope that confirms that there is hope to preserve the wetlands. The marsh humbly defies the city grid, and the Nature Center responds to the implied geometry and axes established by the resulting colli-sion of the natural and built environments. The plants and animals of Madrona Marsh are among the few remnants of the flora and fauna that once were native to this area.

The project site is bisected by an axis that creates a dialogue with the marsh- a line that extends from the entrance to the marsh and pen-etrates the building site. This line becomes the major building axis around which the complex is configured. A courtyard that contains a landscaped space showcases the vegetation of the marsh, and becomes the center of the complex.

This courtyard serves as an outdoor multipurpose space; a place that binds the various elements of the complex ; a place for social interaction; an amphitheater; a place for small informal gatherings; a place for meetings; an outdoor classroom. Also, the courtyard becomes the central exhibit, a source of learning about plants and small creatures that dwell in the marsh. The notion of displaying the marsh as a protected element is promoted by enclosing the courtyard with walls and building masses, which in turn represent the idea of “preserva-tion”- the humane intervention.

As an edifice of the marsh, the complex of buildings acts as a mouthpiece through which the marsh can communicate to the people of Los Angeles. The Nature Center is a platform for the “Friends of the Madrona Marsh” to educate people about the significance of conservation; a place to pay homage to the land. The Nature Center represents the various facets of the marsh.

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Above: Images of the Exhibit Hall exterior showing the slot windows that are lit at night.

Facing page: Images of the exterior of the building showing the various materials; views of the courtyard.

2006 THE studio chintala LOUNGE CHAIR, SOFA AND DAYBED

It started as a sketching exercise in furniture design, but became reality when a client who is a mid-century modern furniture restorer proposed to be an upholstery tutor. Fabrication of the steel was done in collaboration with a local fabricator, the plywood structure was cut and shaped per the full-scale drawings that served as templates.

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2007 BUS SHELTER COMPETITION

Design Competition, San FranciscoA competition to design a bus shelter prototype for the SF Muni as they plan to install 1,500 new bus shelters in the nest 15 years.This entry proposed minimizing cost by simplifying the manufacturing process while making it durable. The design proposes a bus-shelter manufactured from one piece of plate steel that is achieved by the process of stamping.

2005 THE studio chintala CREDENZA

Design and construction of the dc credenza. This credenza was designed to match the dimensions of an existing living room space. This piece unit incor-porates a desk which includes space for the computer, as well as a chase for cables to be routed through to the drawer that contains portable devices and the printer. Materials include walnut veneer over MDF and marble top.

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American Institute of Architecture Students, Annual Ideas Competition, First Prize

This national competition open to all archi-tecture students and faculty called for the reinterpretation of thousands of nuclear silos scattered all over the mid west that were built during the cold-war .

This entry disagreed with the premise that “war was a thing of the past”. While the cold war is certainly over, it is unrealistic to think that the world is at total peace. Wars will continue as long as ideologies were imposed. The design proposes that the silos be dissected to expose the contents for all to see, as a reminder of the cold war and a as place of contemplation.

1995 PROJECT MINUTEMAN

1993 TWO STREETS, A SQUARE AND PEOPLE

Undergraduate Design ThesisAlthough there are numerous small urban centers throughout the city of Hyderabad, the city lacks a central urban open space of considerable scale and image to serve as the city square.

This design thesis intends to evolve a comprehensive design which while fulfilling all the functional needs associated with the movement of traffic and civic amenities essential to such areas, would also focus on the image of such a central open space in the city. The streetscape, street-furniture and buildings interfacing the street are studied and incorporated into the design.

The study of the context involved under-standing the activities that occur in other urban spaces in the city and provide for them in the proposed design. Site analysis included study of visual axes, existing build-ings in the immediate context as well as pedestrian movement patterns.

Literature review included review of design principles of streetscapes and central urban open spaces. Kevin Lynch’s theories of “imageability” in cities served as a means to study the city’s imageability and to arrive at the desired elements in the design. Image sketches were solicited from over hundred citizens and analyzed to arrive at the requirements for such a comprehensive city center.

The design proposed a large plaza enclosed by a museum, tourism offices and other civic amenities. The plaza flows into an amphitheater that allows for cultural events and is connected to a network of shopping streets. Various streetscape concepts were applied in the design of the shopping streets.

1990 MUSEUM FOR ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ARTS CAMPUS

Academic Work, Second Year, B.Arch Program

This academic project aimed at exploring the concept of “monumentality”. The museum was a live project and therefore involved site-analysis and extensive study of the existing buildings. The project also involved interviewing faculty and students of all departments towards developing the program. Early influences of Le Corbusiers’s architecture, especially in Chandigarh are clearly visible in the use of building materials and expressing monumentality. The project was presented as a monograph and the above text served as the “Introduction to the Museum”.

The proposed design is influenced by early modernists such as Le Corbusier and his work in India. The design proposed a concrete building with punched windows with cast expanses of glazing. The interiors were designed to be minimalist with white walls that merely form the backdrop for the art.

The design process and intent is explained graphically as crits often followed review of project drawings.

The size of the site required a 2-story building. A courtyard is proposed to create an enclosed open space essential to the program. The shape of the site results in a triangular building, and hence a small triangular courtyard space. The building is therefore resolved as an “L-Shaped” structure. The tall wall while enclosing the outdoor space, is also an opportunity to create “monumentality”.

The project examines the debate surrounding museum design- whether the museum must merely be a humble space to display art or should the museum itself be an exhibit. The design assumes an ambivalent attitude with the exterior of the building assuming a monumental character, while the interiors are designed to be minimalist spaces to display art.

2003, 2005 WATERCOLORS

Hyderabad-India, Los Angeles, Florence-ItalyTravel watercolors from various trips.

1989 HISTORY OF ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE

Academic Work, Second Year, B.Arch ProgramThe History of Architecture, a three-semester lecture and seminar course provided a chronological study of the cultural, aes-thetic, technological and sociopolitical dimensions of architecture as investigated through the evolution of buildings and cities. Hindu Architecture, Islamic Architecture and Modern Architecture were studied in each semester.

The History of Islamic Architecture course focused on studying architecture of the Moghul Empire in India in the 16th century which is a fusion of Arabic, Persian and Hindu elements.Felt-pen on brown wrapping paper.

1990 HISTORY OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE

Academic Work, Second Year, B.Arch ProgramThe History of Architecture, a three-semester lecture and seminar course provided a chronological study of the cultural, aesthetic, technological and sociopolitical dimensions of architecture as investigated through the evolution of buildings and cities. Hindu Architecture, Islamic Architecture and Modern Architecture were studied in each semester. The History of Modern Architecture course focused on studying architects the, stylistic movements, and the technology through lectures, seminars and sketching.Felt-pen on brown wrapping paper.

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