Ashika
Amarnath
Intent | Impact Design
Portfolio
ASHI K A AMARNATH aama rnat@pra tt. ed u | (669) 268 4322 | www.linkedin.com/in/ashika-amarnath E D U C AT I O N MFA INTERIOR DESIGN Pratt Institute, New York / 2018 - 2020 BACHELORS OF ARCHITECTURE Measi, India / 2012 - 2017 Council of Architecture License / 2017-2027
P O S I T I O N S / A W A R D S TACONIC FELLOWSHIP /Greening Street Vendor Carts Awarded for the year 2019-20 / Project goal is to transform New York Food carts to a more green and resilient industry. PAIGE RENSE ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP /Awarded for the year 2019-20 /Scholarship awarded for student with high GPA, Work Ethic and Creative Spirit. 3D PRINTING LAB Lab Technician / 2019 Lab Monitor / 2018 / Trained in handling 3D modeling software and to print and operate 3D printers in PLA. Also trained to start and handle Resin & Wax printers.
S K I L L S Revit AutoCAD Rhino Sketchup Lumion Enscape V-Ray Photoshop InDesign Illustrator 3D Printing Laser Cutting Model Making
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TWO ONE TWO DESIGN \ Interior Design Intern New York
January - March 2020
/ Working with the senior designers and project manager to develop hospitality project using Revit Workshare and modeling. / Studying design options for finishes, casework and detailing on Revit / Worked on basic layouts and schematic design. / Working on layout presentation, design image research and material sourcing. / Transferring 2D layouts from AutoCad to 3D modeling in Revit / Studying iterations of schematic design layout options June - December 2019
ROTTET STUDIO \ Interior Design Intern New York
/ Worked with the designer director, senior designers and other team members to develop CD set for a residential condo using Revit Worksharing, AutoCAD & Sketchup. / Worked on post production of renders and presentations on Enscape, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator. / Coordinated with vendors and team for FF+E and other documentation purposes. / FF+ E coordination and documentation in database software, SPEXX. / Research and selection of furniture and finishes within budget parameters. / Produce drawings in Revit & Autocad and detailed out sections/elevations for presentations. / 3D printed sample Ceiling Bracket,Wall Base etc. PSP ARCHITECTS \ Junior Architect Chennai, India
July 2017 - July 2018
/ Spearheaded the hospitality project that required coordination from vendors, client and design direction team. Worked on designing and executing the project during my period there. / Responsibilities included site coordination, FF+E, Design Development, Construction Documentation etc. / Executed mock up walk through for residential & hospitality projects - including fully furnished rooms with finishes and fixtures. OPEN CORRIDOR \ Co Founded Chennai, India
June 2017 - August 2018
/ Handled the non profit’s design strategies and direction. / Collaborated with several organizations to document, uplift the design resources in the city. January - June 2016
DESIGN CAFE \ Architecture & Interior Intern Bangalore, India
/ Supported the design and execution of a residential project. / Responsibilities included developing the drawing set for FF+E, Civil work and other cabinetry work on site. NA ARCHITECTS \ Architecture & Interior Intern Bangalore, India
June - December 2015
/ Supported the team for conceptualizing for various hospitality and retail projects. / Worked on detail drawings for presentations and construction documentation.
R E F E R E N C E ASHLEY MARCOVITZ / 3D Printing Manager amarco70@pratt.edu (718) 687-5601
ANNIE COGGAN / Pratt Institute, Associate Professor acogganc@pratt.edu (347) 385-5665
Table of Contents
01 \ COFFEE WINE CAFE Spring Internship2020 \ Two One Two Design
02 \ HIGH END CONDO Summer + Fall Internship 2019 \ Rottet Studio
03 \ DESIGN FOR DEMOCRACY Thesis 2019-2020 \ Pratt Institute
04 \ RESTAURANT + BAR PSP Architects 2017 \ Professional Practice
05 \ PAVILION DESIGN Spring 2019 \ Pratt Institute
06 \ GALLERY Fall 2018 \ Pratt Institute
07 \ CO LIVING Fall 2018 \ Pratt Institute
08 \ OFFICE DESIGN Fall 2018 \ Pratt Institute
09 \ MAKE UP STUDIO Independent Client 2016 \ Freelance
01 \ COFFEE WINE CAFE The team developed a design for an upcoming Coffee/Wife Cafe in one of New Yorks’ Historical neighborhood. The central coffee tower was the pivotal point of the space and the move-able shutters on rails could house and restrict views of the merchandising. REVIT | VRAY
02 \ HIGH END CONDO
As part of my Internship at Rottet Studio New York, I was part of the team that was working on a High End Residential Condo in the Upper East Side. My responsibilities involved working on revit drawings, sketchup/revit model and renders. Helping generate detail drawings, floor plans and layouts, flooring patterns and prototypes. Also worked with material palette’s and mood boards. REVIT | AUTOCAD | SKETCHUP | ENSCAPE | ILLUSTRATOR | INDESIGN | PHOTOSHOP
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TERTIARY BATHROOM | Typologies and Material Palette Study. The study involved in selection of material palette for - wall finish (paint + stone), flooring pattern studies etc. Selection of fixtures to compliment the overall aesthetic of the residential unit and other bathroom typologies so they all merge into an overall material palette. OPEN
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03 \ DESIGN FOR DEMOCRACY
The spatial & material exploration of a democratic space. Democracy is a way of life - focusing on culture, dialogue, conversation, communities, skills, Behavior and processes! Democracy is about much more than democratic institutions and sets of written rules and laws. Democracy is also a culture that has to be nourished and lived by the people. REVIT | RHINO | LUMION | ILLUSTRATOR
TANK 04 | LIBRARY
TANK 05 | PERFORMING ARTS
TANK 06 | CITIZEN’S ASSEMBLY
TANK 07 | LEARNING
04 \ RESTAURANT + BAR
As part of my professional practice, as a junior architect i was involved in the design of a resto bar. This was designed in an existing hotel. I was part of the project from the initial concept stage development until handover. This project is under construction . SKETCHUP | AUTOCAD
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED - Concept Development - Client meeting/presentations - Detail Drawings - Construction Drawings - Site Coordination - Furniture, Lighting, Finishes selection - Vendor Coordination
LIGHTING SEATING DETAIL DETAIL LIGHTING BEHIND BEHIND SEATING
BOOTH BOOTH SEATING SEATING DETAIL DETAIL
BAR COUNTER TOP DETAIL BAR BAR COUNTER COUNTER TOP TOP DETAIL DETAIL
BAR BACK DETAIL BAR BAR BACK BACK DETAIL DETAIL
BAR FRONT DETAIL
BAR BACK / CUBBY DETAIL
05 \ PAVILION DESIGN
The design intends to generate community engagement by spatially fostering engagement and play. The pavilion is proposed in Sunset Park by the community members as part of the yearly participatory budgeting scheme so they can utilize the park to the maximum through all weather conditions. AUTOCAD | PHOTOSHOP | ILLUSTRATOR | INDESIGN
DESIGN PROGRAM / STRATEGY
Community Table
Play-scape
Amphitheater Seating
Different typology of lounge seating
CONSTRUCTION DETAIL
Large Table Seating / Stage
STAIRCASE DEVELOPMENT
06 \ GALLERY DESIGN
The intent was to design a gallery space within our existing Pratt Studios. The design allows its users to move around the art exhibits through curved walls and surfaces almost creating an experience of moving between frames itself. Each turn allows for a different perspective of a piece of art. REVIT | RHINO | VRAY
07 \ CO LIVING
Designing a residence for two families who have pooled in their resources to buy a town house together. Understanding the challenges of spatial zoning, of what is private and intimate spaces was a challenge in this project. This site was situated in Brooklyn. AUTOCAD | RHINO | SKETCHUP
EXPLODED AXONOMETRY
DETAIL OF STORAGE DIVIDER
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
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08 \ OFFICE DESIGN
A collaborative work environment for musicians to come together and grow! The design involves many break out areas and central staircase that connects two floors that then become a communal staircase for people to meet and greet. “The Backstage�, which is behind the curtains then become the support and tech team. Understanding office systems and furniture was a key learning curve. AUTOCAD | SKETCHUP | LUMION
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PUBLIC OFFICE LANDSCAPE - Yves Behar / Herman Miller
BUZZI SPARK AND BUZZI NORDIC TABLE - Alain Gilles / Buzzi Space
06 09 \\ MAKEUP MAKEUP STUDIO STUDIO
As part of my work as a freelancer, i was given the opportunity to design a makeup studio and As part of my work as a freelancer, i was given the opportunity to design a makeup studio and lounge. This particular project was one of my first, and responsbilities included sourcing contraclounge. This particular project was one of my first, and responsibilities included sourcing contractors for lighting, HVAC etc. Exploring materiality and finishes to help enhance the experience of tors for lighting, HVAC etc. Exploring materiality and finishes to help enhance the experience of the bride and her family. the bride and her family. BUILT PROJECT
CORNER DETAILS
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aamarnat@pratt.edu / (669) 268 4322