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R e t r i e v i n g t h e Unseen Applied A m b i g u i
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Landscape Design Studio | Fall 2013
R a m ming earth
Residential project | Fall 2011
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Design Thesis Studio | Spring 2015
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Residential renovation project | Spring 2012
Architectural Studio project | Spring 2012
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+ Retrieving the unseen, Fort Wetherill, Jamestown, RI, USA, 2015 5
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Historic sites define identity and place. There are two types of historic sites - those with architectural importance and those with past-use significance. Past use defines the importance of many historic sites, yet this is an intangible quality. A building site exists through its narratives, users, geographical positions, dimensions, geometric forms, and, materiality, creating its history. The unseen aspect of history is lost when not made available to the public. Mismanagement of the opportunity to utilize a structure’s historical significance and ability to fill community need is synonymous to the end of the building’s life. An ethical approach to reuse recognizes a structure’s historic significance and refines understanding of these qualities into a quantifiable experience, which makes history accessible and allows a site to attain its true potential. The town of Jamestown, RI, along with its waterfront, artist’s community and historic windmill district, is characterized by isolation. It is isolated on an island, isolated in character within a tight community, and isolated through the dominance of Newport. Jamestown’s long-term goal is to embrace its unique character by creating waterfront access and a space for its artist community. Fort Wetherill in Jamestown was the longest coastal artillery of the Narangansett Bay and protected the coast of the United States through the first and Second World War, but was never tested in a battle. Thousands of soldiers, sailors, and airmen prepared, stood fast at the ready to prevent an invasion that never came. This thesis explores ethical reuse through Fort Wetherill, proposing historic attributes to play a key role in community need, thus turning a crumbling site into a reminder of the past. Through Fort Wetherill, Jamestown will be one of the first destinations that embraces historic past-use to revitalize community.
Natural zone Village residential zone Village mixed zone Village center zone Special waterfront district Civic buildings Civic space Artist residence National Historic Register Districts NHR structure NHR eligible State identified Scenic Distinctive Bay
Cable nets Relative firing range Gun pit to target Base station to target Ocean street Mine storage+Detonation Existing miscellaneous structure Destroyed Barracks Observation stations Latrines AA Batteries
Fort Wetherill
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Defining Identity And Place Design Thesis | 2015 | RISD | USA Concept | Design | Proposal
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EXTERIOR DEFENSE STRATEGY
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The final protective cable net between Jamestown and Newport
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Location
Base stations
Batteries
Plotting room
Gunpits
Past-use/Intervention
Observing battleships/Entrance
Loading/Living museum
Firing/Reflection room
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Sculpting Vegetation and Landform, Rocky Point Park, Warwick, RI, USA, 2014 15
The set of islands that were developed based on actual recordings of moments of pause, points of best views, dramatic landforms, and mysterious enclosures.
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Rocky Point Park is situated in Warwick, RI, which once was a popular water-front amusement park in the U.S and is highly valued by the Rhode Islanders for the memories they have had there. With a few relics of the amusement park that were allowed to stay and a limited budget put up by the Department of Environmental Management, the project was faced by a challenge of developing it more than just a park.
APPLIED AMBIGUITY
Accessing the Present, Framing the future Landscape Design | 2014 | RISD | USA Design concept | Path systems | Parking | Shelter | Entrance
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VIEWS
GATHER Sculpting vegetation and landform
Masses = EXPLORERS
SENSES
Groves = ADVENTURERS
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PROPOSED PARKING
PROPOSED ENTRANCE
Upon study of the soil and landform, it was discovered that the existing parking system was preventing water infiltration toward the wetlands causing the wetlands to dry with time. This Project includes a proposal to shift parking from the existing lot to proposed lot to improve water infiltration.
PROPOSED PARKING PROPOSED ENTRANCE HIGHER WATER INFILTRATION
EXISTING PARKING OPEN GREEN
EXISTING OPEN GREEN
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EXISTING PARKING
GRAND GATHER SOLO WANDERERS WATER INFILTRATION
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The proposal aims at offering the park and the Rhode Islanders a fresh start by re-creating the mysterious attributes of the park. These attributes were turned into an experience that sculpts one’s paths, senses, and views by means of its existing vegetation. The fascinating textures of the park’s existing vegetation were utilized to create parking, paths, shelter, and entrance systems. The parking, paths, shelter, and entrance were represented by a set of islands that connect the visitors to the moments of pause, points of best views, dramatic landforms, mysterious enclosures, and built destinations, thus creating a unified mysterious experience.
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MODULE A
MODULE B
UNIT B UNIT A
Design to final fabrication completed by M.Des class of 2015 at the Interior Architecture Department of RISD. The largest re-design of a retail location by a RISD class to date. The retail location is a non-profit student run up-cycling materials center that promotes sustainability and creativity through the collection and redistribution of art supplies and materials back into the local Providence and RISD community. The class was divided into three groups for the development of three design concepts that would meet the needs of the store’s ever changing inventory. Being a part of my group, I worked on the design, material estimation, cutlist, and prototype fabrication. Our design was eventually chosen by the entire class for final fabrication with minor refinements.
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SECOND LIFE
Retail Design | 2013 | RISD | USA Concept | Design | Testing | Fabrication | Installation Building tectonics | Constructive principles | Material logic
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A house designed on the principles of ancient Indian science of construction where spaces are positioned based on directional alignments of the sun, water, and winds. Additionally, most walls are made of purely rammed-earth. There is a limitation of the achievable span and height of rammed-earth walls that decides the complete design and planning of the space. The approach was to position the spaces based on ancient Indian construction principles and have it approved by the clients. This was followed by a thorough investigation of the custom-made sizes of the wooden doors, windows, and other openings that were requested by the clients in order to make decisions on the placement of rammed earth walls due to their span constraints.
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RAMMING EARTH
Residential Design | 2011 | Buildaur | India Rammed Earth hands-on construction | Design Phase 2 Site-supervision | Estimation | Electric+Plumbing Systems
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LEDGE
TABLE
MAIN ENTRANCE
OPEN COURT
TOILET
BEDROOM
STUDY
MAIN ENTRANCE
TOILET
UP OFFICE
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LEDGE
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SKYLIGHTS
SKYLIGHTS
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LEDGE STORE
UTILITY
TOILET
TOILET LEDGE
TOILET LEDGE
LEDGE
DINING
STUDIO
KITCHEN
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PUJA KITCHEN
BEDROOM
PUJA BEDROOM
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The process of building a traditional earth wall requires a day, 5 construction workers, shuttering, and most importantly, the right consistency of the sieved earth mixture (soil+riversand+cement+water). Once the plinth is constructed, the shuttering is installed on the plinth and is checked for vertical stability. By means of stabilized wooden planks, the earth mixture is dropped and rammed in layers till it is compressed from 13� to 8�. The soil layers are repeated till the desired height is attained. Shuttering is removed the following day and curing is done for 15 days. With the current research and designed formwork, one rammed earth wall can range within a length of 0.6 - 2.4 meters and a height of up to 2 meters. 33
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OPEN SHOWER SHOWER
COURT GREEN ALCOVE
SHOWER TOILET
COURT
COURT
CHILDREN’S ROOM
WARDROBE SEATING
BEDROOM
DINING
FAMILY LIVING AREA
KITCHEN
ALCOVE
COURT SEATING PARKING
VERANDAH
ENTRANCE AREA
ENTRANCE PORCH
WC
BATH
DRESSING
KITCHEN BEDROOM
LIVING AREA
COURT DINING
ENTRANCE PORCH
KUND
The project was to introduce open spaces within the interiors of a residence. The introduction of open spaces within the interiors required reprogramming of the entire space. The interior openness was achieved by the use of color, texture, materiality, and light that is close to the character of the surrounding environment. Color, texture, materiality, and light were represented by the rammed-earth walls that were made out of the excavated soil, oxide plaster work for the floors and walls ranging from soil to deep sea colors, locally made Terracotta tube perforated walls, hinged single window with solar powered pulley system (kitchen), open to the sky shower system, white pebble courtyards and pergolas, and use of glass partitions. 36
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EXTENSIONS TO NATURE
Residential Extension | 2012 | Buildaur | India Design+details | Site-supervision Estimation | Electric+Plumbing systems
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Design of entrance and compound wall of the iconic Dhrafa temple with Red sandstone carving and Lime inlay work in Saurashtra district, Gujarat, India. This required the study and inculcation of the work of the artisans, locally-available materials and traditional architectural styles.
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Establishment of a creative link between the rural and urban communities through research and study programmes by students and professionals across various disciplines. This was achieved by the installation of an architectural studio as a team of four that included myself, at Dhrafa, Gujarat, India, an initiative under “ Shaurya Foundation�. The foundation encourages eco-sustainable initiatives in design to create a living environment that nurtures cultural, social, aesthetic, and spiritual realms.
Materials, technology, and lessons from traditions (Limestone as case-study)
Hands-on exploration of animal manure flooring
VILLAGE IN A STUDIO
Traditional Architecture | 2012 | Buildaur | India Temple gate design | Site-supervision | Studio Installation | Village Development
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Anna Joseph Kurian 100N Cooper Street, Apt A Memphis, TN 38104 Phone: +18145740367 Online: ajoseph@alumni.risd.edu | behance.net/AnnaJosephKurian OBJECTIVE: With a Civil Engineering background, traditional architectural experience and a Masters in Adaptive Reuse, I wish to advance my understanding of architecture through complex design solutions utilizing my creative skills in art, traditional architecture, space planning, and computer-aided design.
ACADEMIC PROJECTS: Graduate Student Rhode Island School of Design, RI, USA June 2013 - May 2015 • Retrieving the Unseen, Defining Identity and Place, RI, USA: Design Master’s thesis on the historic experience of a coastal artillery to fill its community needs and to pay tribute to the US Coastal Defenses that prepared, manned, and waited for a battle that never came. • Accessing the Present, Framing the Future, Rocky Point Park, RI, USA: Design of an abandoned amusement park into a waterfront park (Entrance, parking, path, and shelter) with a challenge of developing it into an experience close to the character of the park. • Mind games, Teste block redevelopment, RI, USA: Design of a chess club for the public space of a historic building based on the experience of the game of chess. • RISD 2nd Life, Design and fabrication of retail store, RI, USA: Design and fabrication of storage for RISD 2nd Life’s ever-changing inventory. The largest re-design of a retail location by a RISD class to date.
EDUCATION: M.Des in Interior Studies (Adaptive Reuse) Interior Architecture, Rhode Island School of Design, RI, USA June 2013 - May 2015
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Designer LDL Studio, RI, USA Oct 2015 - July 2016 - Determined the requirements of the clients, reviewed Property Improvement Plan and general scope of work. - Scheduled and attended site visits to measure and photograph spaces. - Reviewed existing Architectural drawing set or if unavailable, created a complete set digitally from site measurements and photographs of the existing space. - Organized group discussions with the design team to discuss space planning, layout, FF&E utilization, and color schemes. - Sketched preliminary design plans from the sketches of the Principal and Senior Designers to digital and CAD files. - Arranged material research, library update, and frequent discussions with Sales Representatives for update and specifications of Interior Design, Architectural and Construction Materials to confirm code compliance, availability, and lead times. - Ordered and put away samples based on current availability, and mailed samples to clients. - Created and presented preliminary design concepts and design renderings using detailed mood/color boards and table-top presentations. - Prepared Schematic Design set, Design Development set and Construction Documents set. - Created timeline to coordinate drawing sets to be received from Civil, Structural and MEP Engineers, and Code Consultants. - Assisted the Senior Interior Designer to prepare furniture, lighting, and material specification folders.
Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering (First class with Distinction) T. K. M College of Engineering, University of Kerala, India Oct 2006 - Apr 2010 • Seminar: Vaastu Shastra in Modern Construction • Project: Slum Improvement in Pullikada, Kollam ARCHITECTURAL INTERESTS: Conceptual design, Traditional architecture, Vaastu Shastra (ancient Indian science of construction), hands-on fieldwork, painting, travelling, and photography SKILLS: AutoCAD, Rhino/Vray, ArchiCAD, Revit, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Laser cutting LANGUAGES KNOWN: English, Malayalam, Hindi, and Tamil 42
Projects and responsibilities: • LongPlex Family and Sports Center, RI, USA: Assisted the Principal Architect in the design and construction documentation of a 167,000 square foot Family Fitness and Sports Complex in Tiverton, RI, USA. • Hilton College Station and Conference Center, TX, USA: Assisted in the construction documentation of renovation of all guestroom types and design of lobby, restaurant, bar, banquette, and internet stations for public spaces; created interior design presentation and renderings for guestrooms and corridors. • Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott, CT, USA: Assisted in the construction documentation of all guestroom types; prepared material, lighting, and furniture component sheets. • Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, NJ, USA: Assisted in the schematic design of the renovation of Jenkinson’s Pavilion Bar Restaurant. • Aramark Higher Education/University of South Florida, FL, USA: Created the schematic design of a universal market and cafe concept for university students. • The Promenade Apartments/Foundry, RI, USA: Prepared the Concept Design and FFE for the rooftop deck. • Seafood Sam’s, MA, USA: Assisted in the design development of the Interior Décor upgrade of Dining room. • Seaketch Restaurant, NH, USA: Assisted in the design development of the Interior Décor upgrade of Dining room. Design Assistant Mar Silver Inc., CT, USA May 2014 - Aug 2014 - Drafted design schemes; material selection, library organization and administration; created proposals and purchase orders; prepared client presentations.
Architectural Intern Buildaur Architects, Auroville, India July 2011 - Oct 2012 - Developed Conceptual Design for residential, commercial, and extension work. - Developed design refinements based on client expectations, deadlines, and allotted budget. - Handled architectural designs and construction drawings, and site supervisions. - Involved in reinventing traditional Indian architectural technologies for sustainability. - Prepared bill of quantities. - Handled Architectural documentation, project files organization, office staff coordination, scheduling and orientation of new trainees. - Created design presentations, photography of spaces and image editing.
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Projects and responsibilities: • Village programme, Gujarat, India: Installed a village architectural studio as part of a team in Dhrafa, Gujarat, India for exploration of art, architecture, society, and tradition in rural India.• The living heritage proposal: Documentation and reconnaissance for the heritage development proposal of old Jamnagar railway station, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. • Traditional architectural design: Developed compound wall and entrance gate designs for the new temple in Dhrafa village following traditional architectural design. • Other: Designed local projects; worked on digital image editing for presentation templates of the village programme; designed concept for souvenir and guidebook of the studio. • Swayam housing community, Auroville, India: Site supervision; working drawings; detail drawings; site experience in rammed earth walls, exposed concrete, perforated mud walls, terracotta pot roof slabs, terracotta tube vaults, jack arch roofs (hollow bricks), colour oxide plaster, and lime plaster. • Residence extension project, Auroville, India: Followed traditional architecture and recycled methods of construction for design; site supervision; primary responsibility of on-site decision making; working drawings; detail drawings. • Residential design with Vaastu Shastra, Gujarat, India: Developed design and conceptual drawings. • Residence and Studio design, Tamil Nadu, India: Site supervision; architectural drawings; on-site rammed earth workshop. • The Courtyard, Auroville, India: Worked on the conversion of an unused courtyard space of an exhibition gallery building into an Art cafe, by adaptive reuse. • Land improvements and Pavement design: Developed terracotta bricks/blocks pattern, for pedestrian and vehicular movement and parking for the Indian Pavilion of Auroville, India. Similar projects completed for Word Foundation, Registered Public Charitable Trust, Mudaliarkuppam, Tamil Nadu, India. • Disaster management, Auroville, India: Worked on damage assessment survey for repair and estimate of losses and funds required due to the Cyclone Thane that hit Auroville on December 30, 2011. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Theory of Adaptive Reuse Rhode Island School of Design (IntAR Department), RI, USA Sept 2014 – Dec 2014 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Codes and Details Rhode Island School of Design (IntAR Department), RI, USA Feb 2014 – May 2014 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Presentations attended): • Ar. Nimish Patel, materials & technologies, lessons from traditions: lime as a case study, Sept 2012 • Jeff Shapiro & Ray Meeker, Presentation by Visiting Ceramists, Jan 2012 • USID 2011 conference (Universal, Sustainable, Innovative Design for social change), Nov 2011 • Prof. Anil K Gupta, Designing for inclusive differences • Ar. Suhasini Ayer, Design, Designer & Sustainability • Ar. Nripal Adhikary, Building with bamboo & earth, Oct 2011 • Ar. Manu Gopalan, Transit Lounge – Dismountable, Aug 2011 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Effectively led a team as part of the Village programme to install an architectural studio at Dhrafa village, Gujarat and established a creative link between rural and urban communities as part of our mission to transfer traditional architectural practices to urban cities, Jan 2012 • University recruitment as Systems Engineer, Infosys Technologies Limited, India, Jan 2010 • Principal’s Honors List candidate for 8th, 9th, 10th grade, M.E.S Indian School, Doha, Qatar, Apr 2002 - Mar 2004 • Proficiency in Science Theory and Malayalam Language, M.E.S Indian School, Doha, Qatar, Apr 2003 • First prize, Painting Competition on Environmental Awareness conducted by the Govt. of Qatar, Apr 2000 43