architecture+interior design
PO R T F O L I O amruthaa ramkumar
CONTENTS
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Hollyhub School for Ar�sts, LA Tranqwell Wellness Center,LA
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Traverse Hydroponic center, LA Thesis Lakefront Redevelopment , India
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Indus Independent Residence , India
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Lizzys Interior Residen�al Project, India Barcode Resto-bar, India
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HOLLYHUB Program S c a l e Location S t a t u s
:A r t i s t C e n t e r :3 2 , 0 0 0 S q . f t :Lo s A n g e l e s , C A :I d e a 02
program definition
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USER GROUP
TALENTS ASPIRING TO MAKE IT BIG IN HOLLYWOOD
WHAT ARE THE NEEDS?
Opportuni�es
Stay
Network
Learn
Collaborate
WHAT IS AN IDEAL LOCATION?
HOLLYWOOD 04
housing clusters
work area
landmark
public areas
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concept
Traditional indian villages
housing clusters
The concept for my space is villages. the relevance to my project lies in the fact that like the villages, I want my building to act as a close knit community that is united and aids in the growth and development of each other. The people in most villages are involved in a common primary ac�vity which is the focus of their lives. People have different needs as a whole and these spaces are spread around the village. the zoning of these regions plays a major role in the way a village works and this is something i aim to achieve in my building. My building, like a village, needs to have the community as the center of focus and all other ac�vi�es revolve around it. The building should aid in building las�ng rela�onships .
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zoning The exis�ng rectanglar shape of the building is retained to preserve the historic eleva�on. A contras�ng interior architecture is created . This contrast helps in pedestrians no�cing the space and being drawn inside. A central zone is created to symbolise the unity and growth. Around the central tower the other programs ae zoned .
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View from mezzaning balcony
Amphitheater 07
stage
amphitheater
changing room
changing room
Conference room
Conference room
recording room
B library with built in seating
Bar+seating entrance lobby from parking
waiting area with green wall
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floor plans
storage
recording room
coworking zone
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dorms
common kitchen with common area
dorms
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View of the bar from the pedestrain walkway
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Materials
The materials have been chosen in such a way that the central zone is emphasised. Perforated corten is used for the walls to enable par�al viewing into the central area. Sandstone is used for the oors to complement the corten. Red is used accent color for pillows and pendant lights .
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Lobby
Amphitheater waiting area 12
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The furnishings have been chosen to complement the Corten central tower. Red and Blue fabrics have been used as accent colors while the combina�on also seemed fi�ng for the hollywood neighbourhood.
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Section
Metal Section to accomodate glass and corten 1� glass to prevent sound escape Corten screwed to metal section Screws at every 8�
Central tower elevation
Screws to hold the corten frames
Perforated corten
detail
Solid corten
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TRANQWELL Program S c a l e Location S t a t u s
:We l l n e s s C e n t e r :1 2 , 0 0 0 S q . f t :Lo s A n g e l e s , C A :I d e a
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ELEMENT OF SURPRISE
ONE OF THE UNIQUE FEATURES OF THIS SITE IS THE APPROACH TO THE BUILDING. WE WALK ALONG AN UNASSUMING WALKWAY FOR AN ALLEYWAY THAT OPENS UP. THIS COMES IN AS A SURPISE AND WAS A GREAT START TO A JOUNERY INTO THE BUILDING.
RESTAURANT
LIGHT
BATH
WATER YOGA
AIR THE SITE IS LOCATED IN THE ARTS DISTRICT OF DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES. IT IS SURROUNDED BY WAREHOUSES THAT HAVE BEEN CONVERTED INTO ARTIST STUDIOS, CAFES AND HOUSING.
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site PROGRAM
THIS WELLNESS STUDIO FOCUSES ON HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT. THE PROGRAMS CATER TO FULFILLING THE NEEDS OF THE BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT.
INSPIRED FROM THE SITE, THE CONCEPT FOCUSES ON CREATING A JOURNEY THROUGH THE 3 PROGRAMS THAT RESULTS IN TRANQUILITY. THE JOURNEY IS DEFINED BY THE THREE MAJOR PROGRAMS. BIOPHILIA IS THE NATURAL ATTRACTION HUMAS HAVE TO NATURE. I HAVE TAKEN THIS ASPECT TO HELP DEFINE THE PROGRAM AND HENCE THE JOURNEY. EACH PROGRAM WILL HAVE ONE ELEMENT OF NATURE HIGHLIGHTED( AIR, WATER AND LIGHT). THIS ENABLES THE USER TO ENJOY AND APPRECIATE THAT ASPECT OF NATURE.
CONCEPT SKETCHES
THE JOURNEY
CONCEPT
ZONING KITCHEN ADMIN
CHANGING ROOM AERIAL YOGA
DINING TRANSIT
BATH
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B
FLOOR PLANS
A' Preparation I.T
J a n i to rs Room
Conference room
Stoves Storage
Kitchen
Administration
Wash Area
Restaurant
outside seating area
Bathrooms
Lobby Bathrooms
Retail
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B'
LIGHT A N G L E D OPENINGS HELP IN DEFLECTING LIGHT TO THE DEPTHS OF THE ROOM
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B A' laundry
Yoga Changing and locker rooms
AIR
bath
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LOURVES ROTATED IN THE DIRECTION
OF
THE
PREVAILING WINDS
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WATER FRAMING OF THE W A T E R B O D Y ADDS FOCUS
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DINING- LIGHT
SECTION A-A'
Bath
Yoga
Retail
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restaurant
Kitchen
storage
SECTION B-B'
Changing room Bath
restaurant
Lobby
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MATERIALS
One of the unique features of this building was the brick walls. Concrete was selcted to complement the brick. Since the focus of this project was nature, a neutral material scheme was opted. The materials are rich in texture to add dimensions to the space when light hits it.
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YOGA STUDIO-AIR
BATH- WAR
ENTRANCE-TRANSION
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TRAVERSE Program S c a l e Location S t a t u s
:H y d r o p o n i c s C e n t e r :5 0 0 , 0 0 0 S q . f t :Lo s A n g e l e s , C A :I d e a 26
This building is predominantly a Hydroponic center. Hydroponics is the growing of plants without soil, using mineral nutrient solutions in a water solvent in a controled wnvironment. My vision for this building is for it to act as a mueseum for hydroponics. The building is ideally located in a corner making it visible in the neighbourhood. Programs such as a market place, play center , library, restaurant and bar have been included in order to draw crowd into the building. Once they get into the building the hydroponics center takes the center stage and is visble throught the atrium. An informa�on center is provided for further informa�on. The idea behind this concept is to use theis building as a tool to educate the neighbourhood on the nacent concept of Hydroponics while ac�ng as a community center. 27
synopsis
aim
VERTICAL GARDEN AS THE FOCUS The building design aims to bring focus to and educate the user on the concept of a hydroponic center . The building is designed in such a way that its draws the user into the building and creates an unforgotable experience.
INFORMAL SEATING PROTRUDING PODS MARKET
INSIDE OUTSIDE
VISUAL CONTINUITY
CONTRAST
process
VERTICAL ZONING
STAIRCASE AS AN ELEMENT THAT TIES THE PLACE TOGETHER 28
FIRST FLOOR FIRST FLOOR FIRST FLOOR FIRST FLOOR FIRST FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR SECOND FLOOR SECOND FLOOR SECOND SECOND FLOORFLOOR
THIRD FLOOR THIRD FLOOR THIRD FLOOR THIRD THIRD FLOORFLOOR
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FOURTH FLOOR
FIFTH FLOOR
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FOURTH FLOOR
FIFTH FLOOR
SIXTH FLOOR
SEVENTH FLOOR
SIXTH FLOOR
SEVENTH FLOOR
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FOURTH FLOOR FOURTH FOURTH FLOORFLOOR
FIFTH FLOOR FIFTH FLOOR FIFTH FLOOR
MATERIAL MATERIAL BOARD BOARD
MATERIAL BOARD
MATERIAL BOARD
SECTION SECTION
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SECTION
SIXTH FLOOR SIXTH FLOOR SIXTH FLOOR
SEVENTH FLOOR SEVENTH SEVENTH FLOORFLOOR
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REFLECTED CEILING CEILING PLAN PLAN REFLECTED
REFLECTED CEILING CEILING PLAN PLAN REFLECTED
VIEW OF CAFE FROM THE PLAY AREA
VIEW OF CAFE FROM THE PLAY AREA
VIEW OF CAFE FROM THE PLAY AREA
VIEW OF THE LIBRARY
VIEW OF THE LIBRARY
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LAKEFRONT
Program S c a l e Location S t a t u s
:Wa t e r f r o n t d e v e l o p m e n t :2 5 , 0 0 , 0 0 0 S q . f t :C h e n n a i , I n d i a :I d e a 34
We o�en overlook the poten�al of unused spaces around us. These spaces when iden�fied can contribute significantly towards developing an engaging environment. Industrializa�on and urbaniza�on have caused a lot of changes in a city. Due to the rapid influx of people there was need for infrastructural development. Now with the brimming popula�on in ci�es every parcel of land is premium. Moreover, this has led to the dire need for open public spaces. Urbaniza�on has led to the forma�on of a priva�zed life with no interac�ons with different people. Our infrastructural development has added to the conges�on. There are three major waterways in chennai-cooum, Adyar river and the manmade Buckingham canal. The cooum River almost divides the city into half. The adyar river divides the southern half of the city into two. The historic Buckingham canal runs parallel to the coast almost through the en�re length of the city.There are also othe small canal and nullahs . These waterways are an integral part of our city. The poor state of these waterbodies gives out a very nega�ve image of our city. The Adyar river , about 60 years ago , was a public space with lot of ac�vi�es.
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The banks of the river was busy with people selling commodi�es, gathering to watch boa�ng compe��ons and children coming to play. The contras�ng present state is quite appalling. There is great Poten�al in Developing the river and its banks as it runs through many neighbourhoods and can thus help in connec�ng them. Reviving these spaces will assist in bringing the community together and result in crea�ng a sense of belonging for the people and an iden�ty to the place.
aim Reac�va�ng a dead waterfront along the city to create an ac�ve and lively public Waterfront to help bring people together and create an iden�ty to the city. Crea�ng an opportunity for public Interac�on along the waterfront, a place for the community to come together. Join the ci�es like Sydney and Bilbao, where redesigned waterfronts helped change their image and put them on the map.
Create a sense of identity
User group based Programs
study interpretations
Increase Accessibility
Including existing Infrastructure
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site Velachery bypass
Tharamani Road VELACHERY
Velachery Main Road
Velachery , originally known as Velalar seri meaning agriculturist colony. Velachery lies in the southern outskirts of chennai city. The place is about 13kms from chennai central. The region is predominantly residen�al with increasing commercial developments. Major por�ons of the present day Velachery were originally lakes. Velachery is geographically surrounded by IIT madras in the north-east ,tharamani in the east , Adambakkam in the northwest. As more and more IT parks are emerging on the old mahabalipuram road, IT and working-class people are se�ling in Velachery.
significance LIG HIG
MIG
Great poten�al for connec�ng different sec�ons of people
Helps drain water fro neighbouring areas
Poten�al to become well kni�ed social space
present condition
Encroachments surrounding the lake
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Grabage dumped onto the lake
Growth of water hyacinth
Shrinking lake area
community impact FLOODING
DISCONNECTED TO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD ENCROACHMENT
LAKE AREA TURNED INTO HOUSING
GARBAGE DUMPING
LACK OF USER FRIENDLY FACILITIES
INACCESSIBLE BY PEDESTRIANS LAKE’S SURROUNDINGS ARE PORAMBOKE (UNASSESSED)LAND. EASY TARGET FOR ENCHROACHERS.
BAD STATE OF WATER (SMELL , MOSQUITOS)
1. WATER NOT NEEDED FOR AGRICULTURE. 2. ENCROACHERS CLAIM MORE LAND. 3. LACK OF SERVICES AT THE TNHSB SITE.
VISUALLY UNPLEASANT
SHRINKING SIZE OF LAKE
LAKE SIZE SHRINKING DUE TO RAPID URBANISATION. ALL LAND BEING TURNED INTO HOUSING PROJECTS.
vision LAKE AS A FACTOR THAT TIES THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER
vision
Blurring the boundaries
Crea�ng ac�ve zones
Increasing accessibility
The Lakefront as a space for the community, which will help in tying the community together and create a sense of belonging and subsequently increase the quality of the neighbourhood. I envision this place to be the ac�ve part of the neighbourhood and act as the focus. I aim to do this by crea�ng a gradual transi�on onto the area around the lake, increasing accessibility and crea�ng ac�ve zones based on the user need. 38
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CONNECTIONS Extending the grid inwards
Creating Pause Points Defining Pathways
GREEN CORRIDORS Extending the landscape outwards
WATERFRONT PROGRAMS Activating the Waterfront
WATERSIDE WALKWAYS Defining the Water’s Edge
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master plan Primary Pause Point
Outdoor Play Area 41
Community Center
Pavilion
Secondary Pause Point
Decks
Open Air Theatre
L M
Local Market
Tertiary Pause Point
Pedestrian Bridge
Hawking Zone
Bird Island
Temple
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Site
Major Zones
admin
squash services plaza storage swimming market garden fitness pool workshop exhibi�on art cafe music dance library rooms creche
Programming around axes
Axes shi�ing inside building 43
community centre
View towards the lake
floor plans GROUND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
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sections
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renderings
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INDUS
Program S c a l e Location S t a t u s
:R e s i d e n t i a l A r c h i t e c t u r e :3 , 0 0 0 S q . f t :C h e n n a i , I n d i a :U n d e r C o n s t r u c t i o n 48
first floor second floor 49
Service kitchen Kitchen Powder room Living room Dining area Foyer
Bedroom Restroom OďŹƒce
Toilet Bedroom Balcony
Family room Pooja room Restroom Master Bedroom Walk-in-closet Balcony
The project was a 3 bedroom apartment with an office in front. The brief was that the private living spaces would be kept separate to ensure privacy for the family due to the high number of guests entertained at home. The private func�ons were therefore pushed to the first floor to create that barrier. It was also a requirement that the house be laid out following basic vaastu guidelines, with the interiors crea�ng a well-balanced blend of Indian and contemporary design. We aimed at designing the staircase as a important feature in the building. But also func�oning as a light well.
section
Outdoor sea�ng and decks in the balconies and terrace were created to u�lise the views from the site completely, facing a lake.
Staircase as an element that ties the h o u s e together
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Boxy elevation from plan solving
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Covering the service duct with a laser cut panel
Emphasising the vertical to create a larger perception of the building by adding ďŹ ns
Elongating futher to accomodate water tank
Using the panels to tie the vertical ďŹ ns together
Adding more horizontal ďŹ ns to break the boxiness
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LIZZYS
Program S c a l e Location S t a t u s
:R e s i d e n t i a l I n t e r i o s :5 , 0 0 0 S q . f t :C h e n n a i , I n d i a :C o m p l e t e d 54
We wanted to create a sophis�cated calming interior in an Indian contemporary style. We developed a minimalis�c concept for storage throughout the house to give a spacious unclu�ered feel to the house. We used warm colours with wood and stone based textures and jute finished tex�le for curtains to go with the mood ligh�ng. We created spaces incorpora�ng the clients interests of travel and art which highlight their souvenirs from around the world.
Plan rustic themed slate stone finished highlight wall.
DAUGHTERS BEDROOM SONS BEDROOM laser cut floral motif brass fret panels with wooden frame and stone cladding with led strip lighting around to highlight the wall.
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Elevated teak finish wooden platform to create a separation between the spaces.
floor length curtain running along the Lwall.
Staggered stone cladding along the full length of accent wall. MASTER BEDROOM
floor storage unit with low height wall panelling and strip lighting washing light on the photo wall.
Base storage cabinet with full length niche for curios and wall unit above.
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mood board
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dining room
We created a custom table with raw Indonesian wooden table top with legs cladded with traver�ne marble. The chairs had warm yellow jute fabric to go with the overall theme. The wooden flooring was elevated to highlight the area. The ligh�ng was customised to the length of the table with a neutral material. The sheer curtains run into the dining room and �e the whole place together.
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bedrooms
We decided to create dierent styles for each room. The client wanted very minimal furniture, which we worked with. We decided to create an area of interest of a slightly dierent nature for each room. One was an accent wall with slate cladding, another a picture wall and another a set of shelves.
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BARCODE
Program S c a l e Location S t a t u s
:R e s t o - b a r I n t e r i o r s :5 , 0 0 0 S q . f t :C h e n n a i , I n d i a :C o m p l e t e d 64
process STAIRCASE
SPORTS ROOM
SMOKING ZONE
SECOND FLOOR
STAIRCASE LIQUOR STORAGE
PRIVATE SEATING
RESTROOMS
KITCHEN
FIRST FLOOR
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GROUND FLOOR
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1 The exis�ng slab was demolished to create a more porous connec�on between the floors. As a stylis�c and conceptual decision, the reinforcement bars from the demoli�on were used as a handrail for the staircase and con�nued to �e the 3 floors together. The resul�ng feature became one of the most iconic in the bar.
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We tried to create pops of colour to balance the overall industrial aesthe�c of the space. This was brought in the roof through neon light tubes to help create a psychedelic vibe.
2 We designed the bar counter to stand out in the en�re bar, by crea�ng a contrast with the metal and colours. A mild steel frame was suspended from the roof and acrylic sheet was fixed in the middle with bright lights inside to create the effect of a floa�ng. The bar counter is the main source of ligh�ng for the ground floor to immediately grab the a�en�on of the user and directly draws the crowd. We made a conscious decision to create a feature breaking out of the wall, with niches to showcase unique bo�les.
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