Email : [email protected] : +8613241111207Date of Birth : 18th June, 1992Languages : English : Native proficiencyHindi : Native proficiency Gujarati : Native proficiency
I am Ami Nigam, a graduate with a passion for architecture, graphic and other forms of design. I have an Bachelors’ Degree with honours in Architecture from the Arts University Bournemouth in the UK. I have experience of working in London, Mumbai & Beijing.
I have been interested in working with other designers and artists and have led a number of experimental collaborative projects with fine artists, film makers, fashion designers, costume makers and dancers.
I am interested in the amalgamation of different practices in art and design in my understanding of the field.
Softwares:Rhinoceros 3DGrasshopperAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IndesignProcessing
Autodesk MayaAutodesk AutocadAutodesk Revit (BIM)SketchupAdobe DreamweaverAdobe Premiere ProAdobe After Effects
Skills:• Sketching• Graphic Design• Modelmaking• Digital Modelling• Architectural Rendering• Draughting
• Photography• Film Making & Editing• Web Design• Web Development
Work Experience:• XD Architects, Beijing, ChinaPart I Architectural Assistant (March 2014 - June 2014)Job Description:• Conceptual Design• Working Individually or in a small team to produce design proposals• Making 3D Models• Generating Design Concepts• Writing a Design Brief
• Producing Presentations for Meetings
• Student Ambassador & MentorArts University at Bournemouth (2010-2012)
• DPA London Architects, London, UKPart I Architectural Assistant (July 2013 - December 2013)Job Description:• Drawing Surveys• Feasibility Studies• Preparing Design Options• Consulting with Clients, Planners and Engineers• Submitting Planning Applications
• Writing Building Reports
• Activity LeaderKaplan International Colleges (Summer 2011, Summer 2012)
Education: • BA (Hons.) Architecture (‘13)Arts University Bournemouth, UKRoyal Institute of British Architects Part IArchitects Registration Board Part IElected International Students Officer – ’11-’12, ’12-‘13Student MentorStudent Ambassador
Internationalization Committee
• Higher Secondary Certificate, Mumbai, India. (’10)• Indian Certificate for Secondary Education (’08)
“Beauty is the oracle that speaks to us all” - Luis Barragan
E-GATE : Unsolicited Proposal to the Victorian GovernmentFor XD Architects
RMCP: Roma Motorino CheckpointIndividual Competition
Single Storey Extension : Building Regulations Diagram For DPA Architects(London) Ltd.
Pulse : A Place for Healing 3rd Year, Arts University Bournemouth
Naach: The Architecture of Dance 3rd Year, Arts University Bournemouth
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Map of Australia highlighting the state of Victoria Map of Victoria highlighting the city of Melbourne
E-GATE : Unsolicited Proposal to the Victorian GovernmentFor XD Architects
Map of Melbourne highlighting the Central Subregion Map of Central Subregion highlighting the site Site
ResidentialOfficesCultural SpacesHotelGardensRiverside WalkwaysRoads
Total Plot Area: 265,000 sq. mTotal GFA: 107,154 sq. m (40.4% of total)Total Usable Area: 1,065,500 sq. m
The proposal is for a 20 minute neighbourhood located in South Central Melbourne. The driving force behind the design is to provide a healthy neighbourhood with open spaces, gardens and terraces that promote a healthier lifestyle for the citizens. It solves the problem of creating housing, office spaces, commercial spaces and community based spaces without compromising the openness that one would associate with the countryside. The focal point of the proposal is the Yarra river and the walkways and paths around it. Here, one can enjoy serenity in the middle of Central Melbourne, being disconnected from the city yet somehow right in the middle of it.
The E-Gate project sets out to be a driver in the government’s plan for 2050 and offer to the City of Melbourne a new cultural, economical and civic hub.
The unsolicited proposal follows closely the directions set out by the Melbourne Plan and aims to set an example in terms of sustainability and healthy lifestyle.
Through its central location within the City of Melbourne the E-Gate project looks to be an example in terms of sustainability and more healthier lifestyle for its inhabitants as well as the people of Melbourne in general. By following the guidelines set out by the Melbourne Plan, the project seeks to integrate itself in the larger city context and create a space that respects the past but looks to the future for inspiration.
430,000 m2
430,000 m2
90,000 m2
70,000 m2
1,020,000 m2
Offices
Residential
Public & Cultural Spaces
Hotel
Total
1 - Existing conditionThe site is characterised by a railway terminal in an area of the city with low rise industrial warehouses.
5 - Adaptation of volumesThe volumes are shaped in such a way so that they create a 2-3 storey central area (close to the river) and much taller edges. This will create a noise barrier and create an enclosure for the site.
2 - Mass breakingA new artificial canal will split the site and give birth to riverside activities. Two major roads will link the area to the north and south of the site while providing access to the development.
6 - Resulting shapesEach building is conceived as a courtyard volume. The East and West edges of the site are residential with commercial, while the middle volumes are offices, hotels and mixedused blocks surrounded by green areas and public plazas.
3 - Defining the building areaThe boundary is offset and the built area is separated by walkways and plazas in order to create workable areas.
7 - Creating the towersTo enhance the yield area and accommodate the hotel, the towers in the middle are extruded, this results in high density commercial spaces at the base and specialised hotels in the towers.
4 - Volume extrusionThe building plots area extruded to create the required number of apartments, shops, offices and institutions.
8 - Terraced roofsThe slopes are then terraced to accommodate balconies and terraced roofs, these become an important aspect of the project and result in an overall green area. These also helps to reduce the carbon footprint of the proposal and create interesting view points.
RMCP: Roma Motorino CheckpointIndividual Competition
1 - Existing condition
5 - Raising the platform to accomodate bike parking underneath and direct street level access to the garage
2 - Volume Extrusion
6 - Creating support for a canopy to provide shade for the Motorino Parking
3 - Breaking the volumes to accomodate internal movement
7 - Adjusting the canopy to allow sunlight into the space
4 - Opening up the access point to Roma Termini
8 - Breaking up of the canopy to allow more sunlight to percolate into the space and making it possible to fabricate the canopy offsite
A
B
C
D
E
F
A : GarageB : Administration AreaC : ShopD : Motorino ClassesE : Motorino ParkingF : Public Toilets
First FloorGround Floor
125 x C50 C16 ceiling joists @400crs
DPC at 150mm min. above ground level
New 150thk Pc beam & blockfloor to specialist manufacturer'sdetailed design
New Foundations as per StructuralEngineer's Drawings and calculations
Periscope vents @1.2m centres
Cavity filled with lean mixconcrete, up to 225 below DPC
DPM
300mm cavity wall constructionwith 100mm concrete blockinner leaf, 100mm full fill mineral woolinsulation e.g Rockwool Flexi.and 100mm concrete block.
Code 4 lead flashing
New 200x50 rafters @400crs
200x50 C16 Timber plate @ 400 ctrswith M10 resin anchors to supportjoist hangers for roof joists
110mm half round uPVC gutterfixed to 25mm x 150mmpainted timber fascia.
270mm mineral wool insulatione.g Rockwool Flexi.
75mm floorgrade insulation
75mm screed
KITCHEN
PROPOSED SECTION BB
to m
atch
exi
stin
g
Ventilated air space
Extract Fan
LEGEND
Lintel
Foul water
New Boiler
HDMains poweredinterlinked HeatDetector
New FD30s fire doorwith fire rated hinges,intumescent strip andself closer
Code 4 lead flashing
New 200x50 rafters @400crs
110mm half round uPVC gutterfixed to 25mm x 150mmpainted timber fascia.
GARAGE
300mm cavity wall constructionwith 100mm concrete blockinner leaf, 100mm full fillinsulation and 100mm brickwork.
New 150thk Pc beam & blockfloor to manufacturer'sdetailed design.
DPC at 150mm min. above ground level
Blockwork below dpcto be dense blockwork7N/mm2 in 1:1/4: 3mortar
100mm Concrete toppping (C35 ) & A142 mesh 40 cover24
00
220 x 50 C16 ceiling joists @400crs(could be used for future use as floor)
150mm mineral wool insulation
100
e.g Rockwool Flexi.
PROPOSED SECTION AA
New boiler
New extract fan.
Lintel as per StructuralEngineer's Drawingsand calculations
300mm cavity wall with100mm concrete blockinner leaf, 100mm full fillinsulation e.g Rockwool cavityand 100mm brickwork.
Lintel as per StructuralEngineer's Drawingsand calculations
Existing wall demolished
Furfix wall starter orsimilar approved betweennew and existing wall.
Lintel as per StructuralEngineer's Drawingsand calculations
New roof extract fan.
100 x 100 C16 postsupport to hip
215 x 215 masonry pierwith H16 rebar in centre
450mm Wide trench fill foundation
600mm wide trench fill foundation
450mm Wide trench fill foundation
600mm Wide trench fill foundation
600mm Wide trench fill foundation
100mm step down to garage
SVP encased in 2No. layers ofWallboard Ten. Front panel screwfixed to allow for rodding accessabove spillover level of appliances
LIVING ROOM
GARAGE
KITCHEN
DINING
DINING
18001530
710
2550check on site
710 2800
1550 350
1530
Furfix wall starter orsimilar approved between
new and existing wall.
Lintel as per StructuralEngineer's Drawings
and calculations
300mm cavity wall with100mm concrete block
inner leaf, 100mm full fille.g Rockwool cavity
and 100mm brickwork.
Existing wall demolished
Existing wall demolished
New stud wall
Lintel as per StructuralEngineer's Drawings
and calculations
3750
B
B
AA
existingSVP
8088
New padstones 300x215x150
Span Direction of new150thk PC Beam&Block.
Span Direction of new150thk PC Beam&Block.
422072
65
Span Direction of new150thk PC Beam&Block.
Span Direction of new150thk PC Beam&Block.
Assumedposition of
existingmanhole.
New InspectionChamberHDinsulation
PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR.
Ventilated air space
125 x C50 C16 ceiling joists @400crs
DPC at 150mm min. above ground level
New 150thk Pc beam & blockfloor to specialist manufacturer'sdetailed design
New Foundations as per StructuralEngineer's Drawings and calculations
Periscope vents @1.2m centres
Cavity filled with lean mixconcrete, up to 225 below DPC
DPM
300mm cavity wall constructionwith 100mm concrete blockinner leaf, 100mm full fill mineral woolinsulation e.g Rockwool Flexi.and 100mm concrete block.
Code 4 lead flashing
New 200x50 rafters @400crs
200x50 C16 Timber plate @ 400 ctrswith M10 resin anchors to supportjoist hangers for roof joists
110mm half round uPVC gutterfixed to 25mm x 150mmpainted timber fascia.
270mm mineral wool insulatione.g Rockwool Flexi.
75mm floorgrade insulation
75mm screed
KITCHEN
PROPOSED SECTION BB
to m
atch
exi
stin
g
Ventilated air space
Extract Fan
LEGEND
Lintel
Foul water
New Boiler
HDMains poweredinterlinked HeatDetector
New FD30s fire doorwith fire rated hinges,intumescent strip andself closer
Code 4 lead flashing
New 200x50 rafters @400crs
110mm half round uPVC gutterfixed to 25mm x 150mmpainted timber fascia.
GARAGE
300mm cavity wall constructionwith 100mm concrete blockinner leaf, 100mm full fillinsulation and 100mm brickwork.
New 150thk Pc beam & blockfloor to manufacturer'sdetailed design.
DPC at 150mm min. above ground level
Blockwork below dpcto be dense blockwork7N/mm2 in 1:1/4: 3mortar
100mm Concrete toppping (C35 ) & A142 mesh 40 cover24
00
220 x 50 C16 ceiling joists @400crs(could be used for future use as floor)
150mm mineral wool insulation
100
e.g Rockwool Flexi.
PROPOSED SECTION AA
New boiler
New extract fan.
Lintel as per StructuralEngineer's Drawingsand calculations
300mm cavity wall with100mm concrete blockinner leaf, 100mm full fillinsulation e.g Rockwool cavityand 100mm brickwork.
Lintel as per StructuralEngineer's Drawingsand calculations
Existing wall demolished
Furfix wall starter orsimilar approved betweennew and existing wall.
Lintel as per StructuralEngineer's Drawingsand calculations
New roof extract fan.
100 x 100 C16 postsupport to hip
215 x 215 masonry pierwith H16 rebar in centre
450mm Wide trench fill foundation
600mm wide trench fill foundation
450mm Wide trench fill foundation
600mm Wide trench fill foundation
600mm Wide trench fill foundation
100mm step down to garage
SVP encased in 2No. layers ofWallboard Ten. Front panel screwfixed to allow for rodding accessabove spillover level of appliances
LIVING ROOM
GARAGE
KITCHEN
DINING
DINING
18001530
710
2550check on site
710 2800
1550 350
1530
Furfix wall starter orsimilar approved between
new and existing wall.
Lintel as per StructuralEngineer's Drawings
and calculations
300mm cavity wall with100mm concrete block
inner leaf, 100mm full fille.g Rockwool cavity
and 100mm brickwork.
Existing wall demolished
Existing wall demolished
New stud wall
Lintel as per StructuralEngineer's Drawings
and calculations
3750
B
B
AA
existingSVP
8088
New padstones 300x215x150
Span Direction of new150thk PC Beam&Block.
Span Direction of new150thk PC Beam&Block.
4220
7265
Span Direction of new150thk PC Beam&Block.
Span Direction of new150thk PC Beam&Block.
Assumedposition of
existingmanhole.
New InspectionChamberHDinsulation
PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR.
Ventilated air space
Single Storey Extension : Building Regulations Diagram For DPA Architects(London) Ltd.
Pulse : A Place for Healing 3rd Year, Arts University Bournemouth
For the extended major project, we were given a site and asked to write our own briefs and design a hybrid building with temporary accommodation for 50 people and another use. After looking at the history of Bournemouth and the site, I realised how Bournemouth was set up to be a Victorian Spa town.The Royal
National Sanatorium played an important role in the establishment of this coastal town on the south coast of England. This lead me to writing the brief for a medical resort which would generate off season economy for Bournemouth and give people another reason to visit the town apart from just the sun and sand. After
the first site visit, what inspired me the most were the unparalleled views of the ocean it offered. I had recently finished my dissertation on the ROCA Gallery in London by Zaha Hadid Architects and had produced a film on the theme of the relationship between architecture and dance and so was full of ideas about
energy lines and movement lines and so on. I took this idea into this building and did an experimental study on the movement of water, I studied this by dropping ink in water and recording its movement. This idea was carried through this project and helped me design the building and movement.
Basement
First Floor
Roof
Site Plan
Ground Floor
Second Floor
Naach: The Architecture of Dance 3rd Year, Arts University BournemouthNaach was a special study unit that i undertook in the third year of study at the university. Through this project, i’ve tried to explore the relationship between dance & space. This was a cross-platform project that required film making and representing dance in the form of architectural models. This project brought about changes in the way I think of space and what happens that makes the space.