INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO
AAKANKSHA GUPTA INTERIOR DESIGNER ABOUT ME I am a fresh interior design graduate seeking positions as an junior interior designer in an interior commercial or retail design firm. With a background in architecture, I am keen on details and space design. I wish to expand my knowledge of software along with technical skills in order to achieve my goal of being a lead designer in coming 3 years for a design team.
E D U C AT I O N MFA Interior Design Pratt Institute, NY 2017-2019 Furniture Studio DIS Copenhagen,Denmark Jun – Jul, 2018
702-913-6229 aakankshagupta2505 @gmail.com BROOKLYN/ NY /US
https://www.linkedin.com aakanksha-gupta-4130a
SKILLS Autocad Photoshop Revit SketchUp Vray Rhino InDesign Illustrator Makerbot Microsoft Office OTHERS
Bachelors of Architecture Sushant School of Art & Architecture, India 2011-2016
Research & Analysis, Draf Rendering, Sketching, Photography, Model Makin Material Library Managem
Summer School ‘Bene Comune Politecnico diMilano, Italy Jun – Jul, 2016
Registered Architect under Councile of Architecture, In Registered IIDA member
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EXPERIENCE
Internship Misra & Associates PC / New York City / Feb-May 2019 • Assisted the principal architect with schematic design and 3d renderings for various residential renovation projects. • Worked on specification and procurement of • materials(including furniture and finishes) for a • residential project with the approved budget. • Created working drawings for bathroom renovation and proposal elevation drawings for living room. Freelance Architect India / Aug- Oct 2016 • Assisted the principal architect in designing the interiors and settings in for an upcoming pool bar in an existing hotel.Prepared rendering and RCP drawings for the proposal. Internship Design Associates INC/ India/ Jan- Mar 2016 • Assisted the principal architects - Mr. Jay Kaktikar and Mr. Sumere Dar in preparing working drawings for landscaping, interiors, furniture layout projects and in preparing proposals for an upcoming residential complex. Internship IBI Consultancy India Pvt. Ltd./ India /Jun- Dec 2015 Graduate Student Office Assistant School of Design (SoD) Interior Design Pratt Institute / 2017-2019 • Worked as an assistant to the assistant of • department chair. • Also worked as a material library assistant and maintained it for over a year.
INTERIORS thesis- sober venue tom tom headquarters office design hugo prefab wall textile design working drawings
INTERNSHIP WORK c.krishna’s apartment s.howlett residence
ARCHITECTURE thesis- lutyens delhi measure drawing by hand
THESISM AT E R I A L TA C I T I L I T Y
“Vision reveals what touch already knows. Our eyes stroke distant surfaces, contours and edges, and the unconscious tactile sensation determines the agreeableness or unpleasantness of the experience� (Pallasmaa, The Shape of Touch,1996)
It can be drawn from hi that tactile sensibility ca as an proficient design equally effective (if not important) tool as visua by enhanced materialit nearness and intimacy.
is studies an be used tool; an more al imagery ty, .
ACTIVITY AREA
touch texture
material tactility
transparency brilliancy category stiffness colour
Rough tex
Natural
Water tex
UILDING MATERIALITY
SECTION ALONG WASHINTON ST DESIGN STRATEGIES
STAGE
-HERB GARDEN
HERB GARDEN LVL 46’-0”
The grid pattern as per the existing column-ENCLOSURES settings
PERFORMANCE AREA
ENCLOSURES LVL 30’-0”
WC BAR AREA
ROOF TOP
UP
WC
Potential threshold n
CAFE LVL 6’-0” STREET LEVEL LVL 0’-0”
-CAFE
ROOF TOP 30’-0”
LVL
MEZZANINE 18’-0”
LVL
PARTY VENUE
ENTRANCE
TH STREET
SECTION DD’
program STAGE
AAKANKSHA GUPTA
Sober venue
MEZZANINE
UP
DOWN
ABOUT THE PROJECT S I T E : SMACK MELLON, NEAR BROOKLYN BRIDGE A R E A : 6000 sqf. D E S C R I P T I O N : The
people in recovery from substance abuse. It explores the concept in an historical settin in Dumbo where the program divided into various zones ran ing on the level of interaction the user is seeking: Activity Ar behind this thesis is to reduce the Party venue, Cafe, Herb STREET SECTION ACROSS PLYMOUTH ST. Gard stigma associated with & Enclosures.
objectives of this study were to establish how material tacitility can induce a holistic experience in social spaces and determine the experiences of the users and promote well-being. The idea ROOF TOP
HERB GARDEN
ACTIV
venue
struggling to find a place in their community
People who can’t or don’t want to drink. Not alcoholic, just sober curious
nodes.
HERB GARDEN
ENCLOSURES
Lounge Area
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ENTRANCE
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VITY AREA
CAFE
PROPOSED DESIGN- EXPLODED VIEW CAFE
Structure was originally completely blocked on the top, feeling heavy and weighed down.Herb garden has been put in the previously blocked volume of the structure breathing a new life into it.
Roof top can be us various larger or pri also be used for fut
For the material pa load bearing maso
sed for organizing ivate events. It can ture expansion.
alette: The exterior onry walls with
HERB GARDEN exposed concrete & steel columns have been balanced with cool colors and natural finishes. The reflected light from the pitched glass roof create the aura of an underwater zen.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Started with understanding the 3 waves of feminism the project revolved around the artist and founder of TOM TOM magazineAbovitz. The magazine precisely features around female drumm and feminist issues around the world. The project started with an cise to design a drum set which reflected onto apersonal beliefs
Mindy mers n exers.
TOM TOM HEADQUARTERS
EXPLODED DESIGN
ROOFING
WING MEMBERS
S E C T I O N A A ’ - A C R O S S S T. M A R K S S T R E E T
SECTION AA’-ACROSS ST. MARKS STREET
C E N T R A L S PA C E
S E C T I OAA’-ACROSS N B B ’ - A C R OBEDFORD S S B E D F OAVENUE RD STREET SECTION
nt of exking the
Bar area The front room consists of a spacious bar and lounge, split into two sides, and in the back there’s the cozy music venue, located right behind the bar, which features a retractable wall to prevent sound bleed when necessary. Performance space
Location: 146 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY The expansive bar, restaurant and music space. Total area: 5,000 sqf. Part circus, Part astrological mysticism, and Part quirky homestead. The club has a labyrinthine layout.
Colorful lighting evokes a ’90s rap video — call it “Hype Williamsburg.�LED panel made up
1970s German wallpaper decor
The two bars, separated by a soundproof mechanical wall that is raised and lowered HQT UJQYU CTG Ć€CPMGF D[ C HQQV HCDTKE CTV installation. The LED panels are designed by industrial design “legendâ€? Tucker Viemeister
ENTRANCE Wall panels with inset lighting reproducing constellations
2NGPV[ QH ETGCVKXG ƀQWTKUJGU NKMG YQQFGP crocodile sconces and a replica of the maze from The Shining on the fLoor of the performance space.
EXPLODED COMPON Custom-designed LED light wall and opposing laser-cut, back-lit zodiac panels.
ng the St. Marks Avenue g node as its the only major neighborhood.
FIRST FLOOR PLAN(1’-1/4�)
SECOND FLOOR PLAN(1’-1/4�)
Feminism means celebration of life for everyone as an equal. means celebrating the complexities of being a women and having the freedom of expression. With the Third wave of Feminism, it’s high time we get the same opportunities as the men –It’s simply time to ‘Be the Beauty and the Beast Too’.
TomTom represents a contemporary feminist perspective with its unapologetic statement of expression and lives. Everyone a TomTom walks the less travelled path for females, breaking th stereotypes along the way and being fuel to the fire for a new feminist movement.
The main concept was inspired by a bird’s nest as Tom Tom holiding all the young female drummers who are trying to find a place for themselves in the world by providing them with a home to practice their art and express themselves as a femin
NENTS
E V E N T S PA C E
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O F F I C E S PA C E
OFFICE DESIGN
ABOUT THE PROJECT SITE:INDUSTRIAL CITY, BROOKLYN. AREA: 6000 sqf. HUB FOR INNOVATION & PRODUCTIVITY. Inspired by the illustration by designer Daniel Carlsten, the spaces have been translating the modern work space culture generating opportunities for Collaborative participation and better productivity.
INTERACTIVE CAFE
ELEVATED SIDEWALK
MAIN ENTRANCE
OR SPACE
RECEPTION
SURROUNDING SPACES
INTERACTIVE OUTDOOR SPACES
CAFE
3
4
DISPLAY/GALLERY COURTYARD BETWEEN BUILDINGS SPACE
HIVE
LOBBY
HAVEN
WORKSHOP
VESTIBULE
CLUBHOUSE
RECEPTION
MEETING ROOM
CONFERE
LANDING WORKSPACE
JUMPSPACE COVE
ENCLAVE SPACE
LOBBY
ELEVATED SID
MAIN ENTRANCE
VESTIBULE
FORUM PLAZA
TURE AND LIGHTING MAIN ENTRANCE
ELEVATED SIDEWALK
COURTYARD
UP
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COURTYARD BETWEEN BUILDINGS 35th STREET
4
2
ELEVATED SIDEWALK
UP
RAMP UP
RAMP UP
PARTNERS SHOWER 1
1
TOILET-W FABRICATION LAB
CE CULTURE WORKSPACE.
PARTNERS
TOILET-M
MOTHER'S ROOM
ASSISTANTS
CAFE
3
3
DISPLAY/GALLERY SPACE
RECEPTION
CONFERENCE ROOM WORKSPACE
ENCLAVE SPACE
LOBBY
VESTIBULE
MAIN ENTRANCE
ELEVATED SIDEWALK UP
COURTYARD BETWEEN BUILDINGS
4
2
Spaces have been divided to promote a flexible work envirom where everyone is approchable reducing the barriers between employs. FURNITURE AND LIGHTING Cafe has been planned along with the reception to create a w ing atmosphere with a double height. This feature not only bre second floor from the centre but also creates the interesting no FURNITURE interaction. The color scheme ofAND the LIGHTING office spaces have been neutral tones with a pop of color in furnishing and some featur FU
GRAPHIC MADE BY SWEDISH ART DIRECTOR AND DESIGNER DANIEL CARLSTEN TRANSLATING THE MODERN WORKSPACE CULTURE INTO AN AILLUSTRATION. HE HAS CAPTURED THE GLOBAL AND UNIVERSAL SPIRIT OF WORKING IN A MODERN DIGITAL WORKSPACE. IT S INCLINED TOWARDS PLACEMAKING,COLLABORATIVE THINKING AND FEELING GOOD ABOUT YOUR WORKPLACE.
CAFE
3
3
DISPLAY/GALLERY SPACE
RECEPTION
CONFERENCE ROOM WORKSPACE
ENCLAVE SPACE
LOBBY
VESTIBULE
MAIN ENTRANCE
ELEVATED SIDEWALK UP
COURTYARD BETWEEN BUILDINGS
4
2
DISPLAY/GALLERY SPACE 1
PLANS
PLANS UP
CONFERENCE ROOM
3
3
2
WORKSPACE
ENCLAVE SPACE
3
RECEPTION
WORKSPACE
ENCE ROOM
ENCLAVE SPACE
V
LOBBY
V
35th STREET
VESTIBULE
MAI
DEWALK
MAI
UP
MAIN ENTRANCE
BETWEEN BUILDINGS
ELEVATED SIDEWALK
ELEVATED SIDEWALK
RAMP UP
4
2
2
COURTYARD BETWEEN BUILDINGS
4
1
TOILET-W FABRICATION LAB
ment n
welcomeakes the ode for limited to re spaces.AND LIGHTING URNITURE 3
CAFE
MOTHER'S ROOM
HUGO
ITS NOT JUST A CHAIR, ITS AN EXPERIENCE. ITS A HUGO ABOUT THE PROJECT inspired by Poul Kjaerholm’s pk 25 lounge chair, hugo depicts the the simple yet elegant Scandinavian design. the name hugo comes from the movie hugo by Martin Scorsese narrating the journey of new means in life for the young boy. with very clean lines,every detail holds an importance and adds to the final work. By developing various models,further explorations were done to get the right angles and for creating a comfortable lounge chair. M AT E R I A L U S E D : Birch Wood and Natural Hemp Rope
various sketc
360mm
690mm
450mm
585mm
mortise joint
finger joint
ches
P R E FA B WALL
ABOUT THE PROJECT The project began by investigating various different forms to create a prefab wall installation. with the basic concept of folding, traingles and squares were created out of cardboard to test out the modules.
There are 9 which are m folded at v for the wal modules ar
9 special and 1 basic modules made from 3,4 square peices various angles to form an itteration ll. with the help of magnets the re mounted onto the wall.
M O U N TA I N
VA L L E Y F O L D
Nest
THE NEST
Book Shelf
THE SHELF
WORKING DRAWINGS FOR CAFE DESIGN
1 A-200
2' - 6 3/4"
24' - 6 5/8"
C3
C3
C1
T1
C1
C1
T1
C1
C1
T1
4' - 7 1/2"
C3
4' - 9 1/2"
T2 C3
4' - 9 1/2"
C3
C3
T2 C1
4' - 7 1/2"
C3
C3
4
C1
T1
C1
C1
T1
C1
C1
T1
C1
C3
C3
4' - 9 1/2"
4
T2
3
3 A-600 4
7' - 0"
5
3
1 A-200
2' - 5 1/4"
7' - 0"
2
4' - 9 1/2"
3
4' - 8"
C3
C3
1 4' - 1 1/2"
6' - 8 1/2"
3' - 8" 6' - 11 1/2"
3' - 11 1/4"
1
UP
C4 DN
T3
DN
C2
NIC
C2
C2 UP
A-500 2
-
25' - 6"
A-200
2
C2
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36' - 9 1/2"
C2
2
2 A-200
2
C1
A-300
T1
2
C1 C3
C2
A-300
T2
C3
C2 C1
C2
NIC
T1
C1
C3
C3 T2
C2
C2
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UP
C1
3' - 6"
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5
C3
C3
C2 T1
C1
3
T3
0' -0'11" - 0" 3' - 0"
RNITURE PLAN-LEVEL 1 4" = 1'-0"
1' - 5"
3
A-300
C3
C1
C3
6' - 1 1/2"
0' - 11" 3' - 0" 0' - 11"
6' - 1 1/2"
A-300
C3
C3
0' - 9"
2
FURNITURE PLAN- LEVEL 2 1/4" = 1'-0"
T1
C1
T2 C3
C3
PRO JECT TEAM:
INTERIOR DESIGNER AAKANKSHA GUPTA PRATT INSTITUTE BROOKLYN
CLIENT: INT 724 CONSTRUCTION & FABRICATION
FURNITURE SCHEDULE Type
Type Mark
Manufactur er
Model
Standard
C1
Knoll, Inc.
Knoll_Studi o_Kotilaine n_Chip_Ba rstool Knoll_Studi o_Architect ure_and_A ssocies_Lo unge_Chair 635x685x4 35mm Furniture_T able_Cafe Knoll Table_Coff ee_ Glass
C2
Knoll, Inc.
C3
Knoll, Inc.
Type Catalog
Type Catalog Corner table Type Catalog
C4
Knoll, Inc.
T1
Knoll, Inc.
T2
Knoll, Inc.
T3
Revit
Type Catalog Type Catalog
Corner table
Count 20 11
24
1 10 6 2
FINAL SUBMISSION
REV NO.
DATE
DESCRIPTION
PRATT INSTITUTE | INT724
PR OJECT :
Cafe Design
527 ATLANTIC AVE, BROOKLYN, NY11217 DRA WING TITL E:
SEA L & SIGNA TURE
FURNITURE PLAN
DAT E:
04 /05/1 8
PRO JECT NO. Caf e Desi gn DR AWING BY: Aut hor CHK BY:
Chec ker
DRA WING NO.
A-102
TEXTILES TEXTILES FOR FOR INTERIORS INTERIORS TEXTILES FOR INTERIORS
PATTERN 1 PATTERN 1 Inspired by the Pink Zebra Inspired by the Pink Zebra Restaurant, India. PATTERN 1 Restaurant, India. Inspired by the Pink Zebra Restaurant, India.
Tile repeat: Tile repeat: Horizontal straight Horizontal straight 6x6“ Tile repeat: 6x6“ GUPTA Horizontal AAKANKSHA straight 6x6“
PATTERN 2 PATTERN 2 Inspired by the Starry Nights Inspired by the Starry Nights painting by Vincent van Tile repeat: PATTERN 2 painting by Vincent van Tile repeat: Gogh Vertical Half drop Inspired by the Starry Nights Gogh Vertical Half drop 6x6“ painting by Vincent van Tile repeat: 6x6“ Gogh Vertical Half drop 6x6“
ABOUT THE PROJECT
A collection of textiles designed keeping in mind the design schemes for the hospitality sector. The designs can be used for feature walls or upholstery in order to add vibrance to a neutral palette or themed projects.
PATTERN 1 Inspired by the Pink Zebra Restaurant, India.
PATTERN 2 2 PATTERN Inspired by the Starry Starry Nights Nights Inspired by the painting by by Vincent Vincent van van painting Gogh Gogh
PATTERN 2 Inspired by the Starry Nights painting by Vincent van Gogh
PATTERN 3 3 PATTERN Inspired by by pop pop cultural cultural Inspired illustrations illustrations
PATTERN 3 Inspired by pop cultural illustrations
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The palette is art culture in terms of d niques of repition and usually associated with books and mundane c
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Gogh Gogh Tile repeat:AAKANKSHA GUPTA GUPTA Horizontal AAKANKSHA straight 6x6“ AAKANKSHA GUPTA
Vertical Vertical Half Half drop drop 6 x6 6x “6 “
TEXTILE DESIGN
Tile repeat: repeat: Tile Vertical Half drop drop Vertical Half 6 xx 6 6 ““ 6
Tile repeat: Vertical Half drop 6x6“
PATTERN PATTERN 33 Inspired Inspired byby pop pop cultural cultural illustrations illustrations
Tile Tile repeat: repeat: Horizontal Horizontal straight straight 6 x6 6x “6 “
Tile repeat: repeat: Tile Horizontal straight straight Horizontal 6 xx 6 6 ““ 6
le repeat: orizontal straight nspired by the x6“
pop design using techdotted texture thats h advertising, comic cultural objects.
The color scheme for each palette is inspired by Wes Anderson’s movies where there’s always a selected color scheme that relflects onto the emotions of the narrative.
C.KRISHNA APARTMENT
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Location: Roslyn, NY 11576 Area: 1,423 SF Scope of work: Worked on finalizing the furniture selections as p the budget and client visions. The mood board was created to reflect the client visions for a contemporary setting with a limite colour palette. Also created various 3d schemes to test out dif ent variations for furniture selections.
per o ed ffer-
drawing credits:
ABOUT THE PROJECT Location: New York City, NY,10025 Area:1,400 sqft Scope of work: Worked on the layout and kitchen, bathroom and living room details. Prepared working drawings after the initial approval from the client. Also generated the 3d model and renderings for the proposal. drawing credits:
S.HOWETT'S RESIDENCE
WORKING DRAWINGS FOR CAFE DESIGN
ABOUT THE PROJECT The Museum chronicles the important event that took place in Lutyens’ Delhi after 1905 and acknowledges his contribution to Delhi. With a 7200 sqm of site area and 11000 sqm if built up. the project celebrates his idologies and visions with a modern vocabulary to fit into the present context.
3 structures are linke ground connection historic Gole marke serve as a part to th single entity. The pa based on the hexa that were prominen A new dome has a complete the spac
ed through underns that link the main et complex. They all he museum forming a alnning has been done agonal grid principles nt in Lutyens’ designs. also been added to ce.
ABOUT THE PROJECT The havelis of Bikaner were chosen to understand the traditional typologies and issues in Indian context. Various Havelis were taken in order to develop an understanding of scale, built typolo-
gies, materials and design in the desse Rampuria Haveli(n hotel) is a magnific stone Indian Europ
d climate effective ert settings. now a heritage cient red dumera pean style structure
MEASURE DRAWINGS BY HAND
with intricate wooden and stonework carvings. These details were studied and hand drawen in order to understand the srticulation and play of scale and proportions.
THANK YOU A A K A N K S H A G U P TA
aakankshagupta2505@gmail.com 702-913-6229