PORTFOLIO 2023

Akshaya Prabhu

Portfolio 2023

Architecture | Design

Selected works

Undergraduate Thesis

MIDAS, Anna University

MARGA

INSTITUE OF BUDDHIST STUDIES AND TIBETAN ART, SPIRITUAL AND CULTURAL CENTRE (IBTASCC)

This project takes its inspiration from the Buddhist architecture across monasteries in Tibet and India. With each region having a varying set of beliefs and styles, the MARGA brings together these nuances in a manner which adopts the teachings of buddhism by combining various arts practised in parts of Tibet and India, pali text, societal practise, and the cultural aspects of Buddhism.

The concept of Marga comes from the culmination of elements in Buddhist architecture : Thorana (Gateway), Stupa (Shrine), The ornamented columns, the Banyan tree and the Buddha himself. The central axis of the site weaves these elements together to form a holistic experience for the visitor.

Ground floor

First floor

Ground floor

First floor

URBAN DESIGN STUDY

Location : Puducherry, India

MIDAS, Anna University

VISTAS

The Urban study of Puducherry’s Vistas aims at observing the combined effect of all the constituents and design elements of the place that helps in shaping its character hence giving Puducherry its true identity. These elements can vary from the smallest of the details to the largest ones.

URBAN DESIGN STUDY

Gandi statue

The promenade - French town

French and Tamil facade elements

NIRD MIDAS, Anna University

The NIRD (National Institute of Rural Development) is a government instituition for research and education of techniques and technologies pertaining to rural development in areas such as agriculture, business etc. LOCATION : Maraimalainagar, Chennai.

VILLA

Location : Chennai

MIDAS, Anna University

INSIDE OUT

The 3 storeyed villa is designed to intergrate the exterior and the interior depicting a unified body and soul, the very fundamental of YOGA. This is achieved by the central courtyard and ample ventilation giving a sort of airy and light feel to the structure.

Ground floor

First floor

Ground floor

First floor

Ground floor

First floor

Second - fourth floor Terrace floor

Basement floor

Ground floor

Service floor

Typical floor

Section A

Section B

Section C

UNIT A - ELECTRICAL LAYOUT

UNIT A - FLOORING LAYOUT