Brinda somaya

Architectural design by Ar. Brinda Somaya

1. AR. BRINDA SOMAYA Presented By Azleen F. Kazi

2. BIOGRAPHY 1) Brinda Somaya  is an  Indian Architect. 2) Somaya completed her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Mumbai University  and her Master of Arts  from Smith College  in Northampton, MA, USA . 3)She started her practice in 1975 in Mumbai, India .

3. 4) From 1978 to 1981 she was joined by her sister Ranjini Kalappa , also an architect. 5)Since 1981, she has run an independent practice on her own.

4. 6)In May 2012 she was the recipient of an honorary doctorate from her  alma mater , Smith College.

5. SOMAYA AND KALAPPA CONSULTANTS By BRINDA SOMAYA and RANJINI KALAPPA

6. BITS – Birla Institute of Technology and Science _ PILANI BRADY GLADY’S PLAZA, Mumbai Nalanda International School, Mumbai House at Lavasa World One, Mumbai Westend Hotel, Bengaluru

7. House at Mandwa , Alibaug Vasant Vidhyalaya , Bhuj Nithyanand Anand Ganeshpuri , Thane Gokaldas , Bengaluru St. Thomas Cathedral The cathedral and john connon school, Mumbai

8. Goa Institute of Management

9. The project was a green field one and included the main academic block library cafe, student hostels and a multi-purpose hall. The Plan was derived along two axes that interlinked student plazas and at the same time took advantage of the fabulous hill views the site offers. Break out spaces have been designed as an extension of the academic plaza to allow students to discuss case studies and increase informal interaction between students and faculty Several passive and active energy conscious strategies have been adopted to make it self sustaining. The campus is designed for 480 students and some on campus faculty. In addition accommodation has also been provided for visiting faculty as well. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

10. ZENSAR TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

11. Completion Dates Phase I – 2004 Phase II – 2006 Phase III – 2010 Gross Built-up Area 4,74,700 Sq. ft. Architect Somaya & Kalappa Cons. Pvt. Ltd.

12. Site plan of ZENSAR TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

13. ST. THOMAS CATHEDRAL

14. Architecture The building is a nice blend of Classical & Gothic style of architecture. Church's tall steeple is the cynosure of many eyes. Though the building has undergone subsequent changes but most of these are additions with no or less subtractions. In this way the original form of the building has been preserved.

15. Interior The whitewashed and polished brass-and-wood interior is the main forte of the Church. It has some exquisite art adoration. A marble plaque at the front entrance reads: "Let all who enter this church remember Richard Cobbe , chaplain to the Honorable East India Company 1715 to 1719, this church had risen to 15 feet when the building ceased and the site lay desolate for 33 years. It was consecrated in 1816 and became a cathedral in 1837.

16. HOUSE ON THE HILL, PUNE

17. ARCHITECTURE A curved driveway leads one to the steps that lead down to the entrance of this house. The downward slope of the hill ensures that the house is not visible from the driveway. A strong North-South axis passes through the entrance hall, the courtyard, the living room and its deck, ending in a panoramic view of the surrounding hills. The house is divided in two parts- the main house centred around a courtyard and a small guesthouse snuggled into the hillside.

18. Side courts protected by pergolas appear on the east and south faces, and the office room leads to a walled garden. Unexpected views and vistas pervade the entire home creating sense of surprise and delight. The courtyards, enclosed gardens and terraces work well in the tropical climate of the area. The outdoor and interior spaces are connected in several ways resulting in a sense of tranquility .

19. BRADY GLADY’S PLAZA

20. ARCHITECTURE The building was designed to house the offices and workshops of five different companies. To combine varying requirements and integrate them into a single 6000 sq.m . buildings was the challenging task. The relatively single-plane north elevation contrasts sharply with the stepped southern side where every office opens onto a landscaped terrace. The decision to divide the building vertically ensured an independent entry and identity of each other owners.

21. PARLE BISCUIT’S FACTORY, BANGALORE

22. ARCHITECTURE Located at the 15 km milestone on the Bangalore - Tumkur Highway (NH4), this factory complex, completed in 2001, houses the new biscuit production facility for Parle Products Ltd. The factory complex of approximately 20, 000 sq. m. of built-up area comprises three main buildings - Entrance Block, Administration Building and Production Building

23. The complex was designed to cater to the present and future needs of the company. The Production Building has a total floor area of 12,000 sq.m . sufficient to cater to four production lines - from mixing to baking and packaging, all under one roof. It is mechanically ventilated to ensure a clean air environment for the food manufacturing process. Environmental considerations in the design led to the incorporation of features such as rain water harvesting and the use of treated effluent to maintain the landscape.