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Young Architects Competition - Observatory, Roccascalegna, Italy

This competition sought to use a natural motif of fungi and natural materials to convert a castle into an observatory.

Coverpage for the competition

Coverpage for the competition

Using the themes of fungal growth and mmushroom clustering, the project, dubbed "Mycelium" sought to create a harmonious space on a mountain overlooked by a ruin. The project created a site plan, accomodations, as well as additions to the ruin to accommodate tourist traffic.

3D concept render of the site plan, representing orion's belt. 

3D concept render of the site plan, representing orion's belt. 

An atelier with the castle in the background

An atelier with the castle in the background

Atelier seen from above, 3D render

Atelier seen from above, 3D render

3D render of one of the ateliers

3D render of one of the ateliers

3D rendering of the proposed cafe with blending, round forms.

3D rendering of the proposed cafe with blending, round forms.

3D render of cafe from above.

3D render of cafe from above.

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Greektown Landscape Architecture, Toronto, ON

This landscape architecture project seeks to make the most of a small space to serve as an easy to maintain lawn and backyard that can be used to entertain guests.

Isometric and Detail for the back yard

Isometric and Detail for the back yard

This landscape architecture project seeks to make the most of a small space to serve as an easy to maintain lawn and backyard that can be used to entertain guests. The design reflects neoclassical motifs with a modern twist to connect with the local history and culture of the site.

Perspective sketch of the front yard with additional driveway space

Perspective sketch of the front yard with additional driveway space

Gagan was an absolute pleasure to deal with! He has a great deal of creativity and thinks outside the box!
— Angelo Poulous, Toronto
Sketch of the landscaping plan.

Sketch of the landscaping plan.

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