This architectural portfolio presents a collection of academic and personal projects that explore intersection of social wellbeing, inclusive community building, and explorative design. Each project is carefully tailored to its site, with form development playing a key role in creating innovative spatial solutions. My work aims to craft impactful designs that enhance aesthetic appeal, functionality, and social consciousness. This portfolio showcases my passion for creating spaces that are visually striking and socially responsible.
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Curriculum Vitae
Urban puzzle Multi Family Housing I Sem VII
Utopia Cultural Center I Sem V
City General Hospital I Sem VI
Nest 2.0 Competition I 2024
Agami Live project I 2024
Greetings!
I am Arisha, an architecture student driven by a passion for designing spaces that inspire and connect people. Through design studios and site visits, I’ve built a strong foundation in architectural theory and technical skills. As a collaborative leader and team player, I thrive in dynamic environments that foster creativity. I am eager to gain practical experience as an intern, bridging the gap between academia and practice while contributing to impactful designs that make a difference.
Contact details
Email : arisha10balyan30@gmail.com
Phone : +917042457744
Curriculum Vitae
Architectural Intern
University School of Architecture and Planning, GGSIPU (B.Arch)
Shanti Gyan International School, Delhi (PCM)
Solar Decathlon India (Team Lead) : a net zero building initiative
ARCHeThon Sustainable Architecture : Circular economy and sustainable architecture International Conference
Marsception : Conceptualising an early stage martian home
FOAID Art Installation : Interactive installation design
NASA Writing Architecture Trophy : Diving into orphanage architecture
NASA ANDC trophy : Redevlopment of Kashmere gate ISBT
NBCC, Consultancy Division.
I was tasked with GFC drawings for an educational campus, reception renovation concptualisation and rendering of plans for multi family housing.
Mera India Mera Adhikar (MIMA) NGO
Propsed a Library for the NGO, designed and constructed the space.
Music Video
Creative director and Script writer
Sustainable Architecture : Circular Economy International Confrence : Role of note taking and abstract writing
IPU Incubation and Innovation Foundation : Reaching out to speakers, organising start up events
Sept 2025
March 2025
May 2024
Oct 2023
Feb 2023 2022
July 2024 March 2024
Dec 2022 March 2025 Since 2024
01 Urban Puzzle
Project : Multi Family Housing (group of 2)
Type : Academic, Semester 7
Year : December 2024
Site : Loc : Gurgaon, Haryana ; Area : 10acre
Professor : Dr. Shweta Manchanda
This housing complex reimagines urban living by strategical architectural interventions that combat social isolation and foster community bonds. Drawing inspiration from traditional Indian residential spaces, like bustling streets and shaded courtyards, the design features punctured volumes creating shared courtyards, double-height terraces, etc. A hierarchy of green spaces enhances microclimate. The project transforms housing into a dynamic social ecosystem.
The concept revolves around revieving community living and enhancing social housing in the fast paced urban setting. Traditional social spaces are identified, studied and adapted into a modern design. Interventions in shared spaces promote social interactions and enhance sense of belonging.
collage showing traditional social spaces
Green circulation spaces, Casscading terraces and Green punctures creating smaller scale social spaces are the main design elemnts fostering a sustainable community living environment.
The units were created using standard module of 5600x5000mm. Allowing easy stacking and 3D volumetric construction. The slim profile of the house facilitates cross ventilation and sufficent daylight. The stacking is such that creates double height terraces for all units.
Green corridors with interaction spaces
Punctures in building create intimate social spaces
The site is located in Sector 80, Gurgaon, a rapidly developing area located along NH-8, primarily designated for mixed-use development, including residential, commercial, and industrial zones.
The mass is divided along cardinal directions to ensure clear accessibility. The streets imitate the traditional linear markets social space. Building’s to the weat are raised to self shade the street. Finally terraces and punctures are created to facilitate wind flow and create vertical green spaces.
a. Residential
Industrial Casscading terraces, accessible green roof
f. Sector 1 Manesar
‘street’ interaction d. Commercial c. Public Greens
Educational
Exterior render
1.Casscading terraces 2.Community center and urban farming space in punctures 3. Core 4. Entrance to 2bhk tower
Typical floor plan
2BHK
3BHK type 2
Typical floor plan B
Construction detail
Units aligned according to position of rings
Horizontal joinery of 3D volumetric unit modules
25mm dia dowel bars added between tie rings
Joint is filled with cement screed
Modules placed above each other according to position of tie bars
placed, drip holes are filled with screed
joinery of 3D volumetric unit modules
is filled with cement screed
Once
Joint
Vertical
02 Utopia
Project : Cultural Center (group of 2)
Type : Academic, Semester 5
Year : December 2023
Site : Loc : PMR, Maharashtra ; Area : 4.5acre
Professor : Ar. Shameen Khan
The Cultural centre aims to recapture the innocence of a child, and their sincere curiosity to explore their surroundings. The same is transcend to adults as the project takes them through a journey stimulated by various design elements curated to generate child like curiosity. The concept ‘Chrono-Link’ is a sequence based on the passage of time. The link here refers to merging the childhood to adulthood by trying to relieve adults of all their stress in this environment
Skills: Conceptulizing, Planning, Form development, Autocad, Rhino, Twinmotion, Photoshop.
The project envisions a sanctuary where adults can shed their stresses and reconnect with the boundless curiosity of childhood. It seeks to awaken the inner child—filled with wonder and hope. This experience is brought to life through immersive environments shaped by the following elements:
Location
Plan
The site is located in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra along the Pawana river. A rapidly developing area in the Pune Metropolitan Region. The area has growing residential, commercial, infrastructure projects.
High school
Vertical visual connection
Accessible green roof with river views
Sunken OAT
Knowledge tower
2. Railway
Building
Program
All areas are designed as multifunctional, keeping in mind potential change in need in the future. The lower ground level has spaces with regular footfall, the ground floor is a public space, the first floor promenade acts as commercial space.
The curvature is inspired by the Pawana rivers course. Building’s roof is at a slope of 1:20 making it accessible and easy to walk on and enjoy ariel views of the river. Further Vertical visual connectivity is priortised when creating spaces.
Massing
Creating spaces from curvature
Accessible roof
Sunken
Lower ground exhibition space
Accessible green roof (1:20 slope)
Balcony , expandable open promenade space
Sunken OAT
Vibrant market space
03 City General
Project : General Hospital
Type : Academic, Semester 6
Year : May 2024
Site : Loc : Dwarka, Delhi : Area : 9.5 acre
Professor : Dr. Neerja Lugani Sethi
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare industry, research underscores a pressing reality: hospitals are facing diminishing lifespans alongside declining efficiency. Theproject aims to create a future ready hospital That is adaptable and flexible to seamlessly accommodate the perpetual advancements in medicine. The structure navigates unforeseen emergencies such as pandemics.
Skills: Conceptualizing, Research ,Form development, Revit, twinmotion, Photoshop.
Future
Proofing
Average lifespan of o hospital building in Indio is mere- 30-50yeors. Due to Lack of flexibility and ability of the hospitals lo keep up with advanceing technology makes hospital architecture extremely unsustainable!
The design focuses on creating semi-built spaces which allow for flexible and quick expansion in the hospital. This done on a micro as well as macro level. With adaptable rooms and wings
Location
Located in Sector 11, dwarka, near the metro station. Total site area 9.5acres of which 5.7acres is available for the hospital. Total ground coverage is 5,750 sq m and built up area is 15,500 sq m.
Micro
Macro
Design Solutions
The design focuses on creating semi-built spaces which allow for flexible and quick expansion in the hospital. This done on a micro as well as macro level.
Research shows increased rate of recovery for patient with views of nature
Layout of IPD’s is such that it limits nurses circulation and can be converted to isolation room easily
Future adaptability
Adaptable spaces are created to ensure easy future expansion
Cortyards are created such that all rooms recieve adequate indirect sunlight
Small scale internal waiting areas counterbalanced with large cortyards to minimise infection
Emergency zoning
Zoning allows easy lockdown of wings in case of infectious outbreaks
View of nature from all windows
Shading and Daylight
Flexibility in Design
Waiting areas
1.Cortyard
4.Level difference created, max views
2.Centeral wing reducing distance
3.Curvature creates welcoming entery
Ground floor plan
Second floor plan
Third floor plan
Section A’A
Consultants room Terrace garden
Emergency enterance
Urban farming
Section BB’
Cortyard
Verandah
04 Nest 2.0
Project : Martian Habitat
Type: Competition
Year : May 2024
This project explores an innovative approach to extraterrestrial architecture, envisioning a self-sustaining Martian habitat that merges creative problem-solving with future-ready design. Rotted in merging biomimicry, material innovation, and adaptive systems to withstand extreme condition. The design redefines the possibilities of off-world living, offering a blueprint for sustainable human expansion beyond Earth.
Skills: Conceptualizing, Research , Material study, Cad drawings, Rhino, Twinmotion, Photoshop.
Concept
Arcadia Planitia - in the northern Hemisphere.
Advantages: abundance of water ice below surface, making it a more viable landing spot.
Location provides warmth
The aim is to design a habitat replicating comforts of home, preventing astronauts from feeling isolated. The space protects from harsh martian climate while integrating elements of nature . The habitat aims to create a nurturing environment conducive to the astronauts’ overall health and morale.
Open planning promotes interaction
Form Plan
The form bio mimics a birds nest, which is built with locally available resources. The shape has excellent wind resistance thus protects against harsh martian climate.
Inspiration Modfying and partially burryng form to enhance wind resistance
Central cortyard and skylight formation
Double dome to prevent radiation
3 levels divided on basis of function of space. Highest activity zone is sandwiched in between. Open planning adopted to reduce need of of wall construction.
Naturally lit green cortyard for earth like perception
Vertically sandwiching high stimilus zone
05 Agami
Project : Adaptive reuse library (group of 3)
Type: Built
Year : March 2024
Location : Kanak Durga Basti, RK Puram, Delhi
Site Area : 6.5 sq m
The project creates a transformative library space for underprivileged children at MIMA, an NGO dedicated to their support. Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, the design offers an enchanting escape where children can relax, learn, and explore creatively with friends. Interactive elements foster curiosity and engagement, bringing imagination to life within a modest budget of Rs.6,000 and a three-day timeline.
Skills: Conceptualizing, Team work, Project management, Hands-on, Autocad, Sketchup, Photoshop.
Initial use - cramped storeroom
Brainstorming - max storage Budgeting and communicating
Material sourcing with vendors
Initial use - cramped storeroom Day 1/3 - Preparing site
Multipurpose bookshelf build Reusing wooden planks on site Kids enjoying new library!
vines,
bookshelf with varying heights, accomodate a variety of books
Alphabet wall tile, increases visual interest and durability
Storyboards encourage reading
Plastic crates upcycled into multipurpose shelving, seating and step ladder
Canavas holds each childs art, creating a sense of belonging to space
origami birds hanging from ceiling, create an enchanted forest theme
3’ clear height for seating
Reclaimed on site wood to create shelves
Distorted check pattern inspired by ATW, creates visual interest
Chalkboard sheet on bookshelf ignites creativity
06 Miscellaneous
01.
Project : GFC’s
Type: Internship
Year : July 2024
Worked on the good for construction drawing for ‘ college of veterinary and animal science and college of fisheries Datia’ at NBCC consultancy
Skills: Autocad
02. Project : Grasshopper scripting
Type: Personal
Year : 2024
Explored fundamental parametric and generative design techniques using Grasshopper to understand algorithm-driven form generation and optimization
