Interior Architecture & Design Undergraduate Portfolio by Anoushka

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C O N T E N T S Selected Works 2020-2021

S T U D I O

P R O J E C T S

Sesame Workshop India - Prophylactic Workspace

SOS Organics - Retail/Cafe

Divinity Resorts - Hospitality

S T U D I O L O T U S ( I N T E R N S H I P )

C O M P E T I T I O N S

The Bookshop - Retail/Cafe

Jaypore - Retail

The Container Studio-Top 50; The Cafe Interior-Top 15&50 - ArchDias

STUDIO P

Workspace - Retail

PROJECTS

l/Cafe - Hospitality

ESAME WORKSHOP INDIA

- PROPHYLACTIC WORKSPACE September’20 - November’20 Site : Okhla Indistrial Area, Phase III, New Delhi Area : 371.4 sqm Exploring the complexities of a post-pandemic

the project among others like open floor plan,

workspace, this project reimagines a traditional

transparency, seamlessness and a cohesive use

office setup as that of an IT-blended, prophylactic

of colours. Some of the undertaken prophylactic

one for Sesame Workshop India: a mission-

design considerations were minimum surface

driven, child-focused, non-profit organisation;

contact, temperature sensors at entrances, good

known for helping kids grow smarter, stronger

ventilation, abundant day light and sanitisation

and kinder.

points.

The site is situated on the first floor of a building

With its philosophy grounded in fun, laughter,

in Okhla Phase III, along a generally busy street.

transparency, light and beauty, the organisation

The South side enjoys a touch of greenery

aims to foster a collaborative culture and the

while the North side of the building faces the

design embodies that spirit through its open

parking lot. Utilising the prime South wall was

plan, buoyant features and colourful material

one of the major design considerations through

palette.

SESAME WORKSHOP

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Physical model

TOTAL SITE AREA 371.4367 sq m

W/Cs

Screening room Server room Private pods Conference room Finance department

CEO cabins

VP cabin

Proposed Design - Axonometric View

SESAME WORKSHOP

Spaces

sq m (min. requirements)

Spaces

sq m (min. requirements)

1. Reception

20.5182 sq m

5. Finance

16.92 sq m

Receptionist nook Waiting Lounge

5 sq m 15.5182 sq m

Manager nook Assistants

4.5 sq m 12.42 sq m

2. Meeting Room

39.21 sq m

6. Workstations

135.965 sq m

4 seater 6 seater 8 seater

11.14 sq m 12.07 sq m 16 sq m

Content Creative Marketting

45.32 sq m 45.32 sq m 45.32 sq m

3. Multipurpose Room

27.5066 sq m

7. Utility room

12 sq m

4.Private Offices

38.478 sq m

Janitor’s closet Service Staff `lockers

5 sq m 7 sq m

CEO (x3) VP + AVP

9.6195 sq m (x3) 9.6195 sq m

8. Cafe

40.8 sq m

9. Washrooms

40 sq m

Initial Space Programme

The long linear central space composed of the serpentine organic table, private pods, informal meeting spaces and the undulating working lounge platform creates a flexible, unicellular, pellucid and collaborative environment which was achieved by limiting the administrative and finance departments towards the East at a mezzanine level offered by the site itself; and the wet services along the West wall. The serpentine organic table inspired by a child’s carefree scribbling inhabits the three main teams content, creative and marketing and allows members to work individually while simultaneously encourages collaboration. Following the same profile as that of the table, the undulating working lounge platform helps create harmony. Inspired from the sets of Gali Gali Sim Sim, the arched windows on the South wall further accentuate the serpentine contours.

50% employees coming on alternate days from 9-4 (flexible timings) CONTENT (10) central hub/ nexus Cafe Staff (2)

CREATIVE (10)

Private Offices : CEO (2) VP (1) AVP (1)

MARKETTING (10)

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Receptionist (1)

Finance Department: Manager (1) Assistants (4)

Total employees = 35

3 Teams

Staffing Strategy

Service Staff (3)

1854.25 mm

19 14

4669.92 mm

18 16

15 12

17 3

1 2 3 4 5

Finance department

Working lounge

Reception+Waiting Conference room Finance department Finance Manager CEO cabins

Workstations

VP cabin

6 7 8 9 10

Working Lounge 11 ‘Serpentine’ workstations 12 Private pods (Interns) 13 Printing desk 14 Informal meeting space 15

Pantry

4000.00 mm

3110.00 mm

1120.00 mm

CEO cabins

5129.33 mm

5062.29 mm

3907.14 mm

Building Entry

Section AA’ (South facing)

SESAME WORKSHOP

A’

AV VP Se Sc Ca

Entry/ Exit

3 7 5 6 4

4950.00 mm

4990.49 mm

4689.76 mm

Male W/C

21 Male W/C Semi private Pantry counter 22 Fire Exit Refridgerator N Storage Top view (Plan) Female W/C

Female W/C Meeting room Server room

Informal meeting space Printing desk

Smarter.

Stronger.

Private pods

Kinder.

Reception

Conference room

3000.00 mm

16 17 18 19 20

4000.00 mm

VP P erver room creening room afeteria

43060.84 mm

Section BB’ (North facing)

Building Entry

p.11 B

B’

Material palette

The material finishes are cohesive throughout but subtly evolve through the different spaces. For example, timber is used as a coherent finish, while pastel furnishings inject moments of calm and the use of terrazzo boosts energy. Concrete and brick walls are provided to create visual warmth. The predominant use of a shade of green along with minimal golden brass accents uplifts the space and adds more character to it. The playful and engaging spatial quality of the office reinforces the "Sesame Effect" for anyone who inhabits it.

SESAME WORKSHOP

Walking up to the receptionist

A busy workday

Catching a break in the pantry

p.13

V Toilet

7'-9"x4'-9"

D1 Room

9'-8"x15'-0"

Kitchen

6'-4"x7'-9"

Toilet

5'-5"x3'-6"

Stair Detail

Width- 3'-6" Tread-10" Riser-8"

OS ORGANICS W

Servant Room 11'-1"x10'-0"

- RETAIL/ CAFE W2

January’21 - February’21 Demolition plan

New Masonry plan

Site : Sattal, Uttarakhand Area : 40.97 sqm High High up up in in the the Kumaon Kumaon region region ofof lower lower Himalayas, with views overlooking the Himalayas, the withminor viewsproject overlooking the mountains, called for mountains, and the refurbishing minor project for remodelling of ancalled existing two-storey building meant to holdofa retail outlet remodelling and refurbishing an existing and cafe (as an extension of Divinity Resorts). two-storey building outlet The site, with a totalmeant area to of hold 40.97a retail sq meters stands at (as a height of 96 moffrom ground level and cafe an extension Divinity Resorts). beside an existing temple, overlooking scenic The site, with a total area of 40.97 sq meters views. stands at a height of 96 m from ground level With to temple, "THINKoverlooking LOCAL. scenic EAT besideaanvision existing LOCAL. LIVE LOCAL", the client, SOS views. Organics promotes a holistic approach to sustainable living by fostering altruistic With a vision to “THINK LOCAL. and EAT relations with indigenous communities sharing philosophy that Mother Nature has LOCAL.theLIVE LOCAL”, the client, SOS provided an abundance of resources to nurture Organics promotes a holistic approach to her children's health and well-being without sustainablethe living disrupting balance. by fostering altruistic relations with indigenous communities and

Their village produces naturalto cosmetics provided an industry abundance of resources nurture and organic health foods at Chitai, Almora, and her children’s healthsocially, and well-being without seeks to implement economically and disrupting the balance. environmentally sustainable projects that preserve resources and cultures of the Himalayas, along with developing the region's Endorsing humbleness, service potentials. and higher

sharing the philosophy that Mother Nature has

customers.

values of an ethical and spiritual human being, Endorsing humbleness, service and higher values this exempted foundation runsbeing, a benevolent of antax ethical and spiritual human this tax exempted foundation runs the a benevolent entrepreneurship integrating needs of entrepreneurship integrating the needs of people people and the environment. Building on their and the environment. Building on their belief to belief towhat harness what has the to offer, the harness nature hasnature to offer, proposed design is composed of native and raw materials proposed design is composed of native and raw (like adobe, mud, pinewood, stone, terracotta, materials (like adobe, with mud,a pinewood, stone, hemp/jute and rattan) central focus on sensorial stimulation, culminating in a terracotta, hemp/jute and rattan) with a central commercial space that creates a homelike hosting focus on sensorial stimulation, culminating in experience, attracting a broad array of customers. a commercial space that creates a homelike hosting experience, attracting a broad array of

Entry

Reading Nook

Outer Deck

Natural Cosmetics Display

Salt Lamps Display

W/C

Cashier’s Desk

Health Foods + Home Care Display

Consultation Area

Cafe Service Counter

Tea Garden

Cafe

SOS ORGANICS

N Top view (Plan)

p.16

+101m from ground level

+97.5 m from ground level

11 06 04 03 02

+96 m from ground level To adjoining building 01

+91 m from ground level

SESAME WORKSHOP

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Axonometric view

The exterior finishes allow the building to blend into its surroundings as seamlessly and sensitively as possible. The complimentary warm earthy tones washing over the interior, provide an optic effect when looking into the landscape which becomes vivid, more defined and crisp. They also inject a sense of calmness and are reminiscent of man's first home, the cave. Adobe is projected onto walls, ceilings and platforms, honouring and expanding its plasticity; expanding people's senses, bringing texture, tone gradation and detail to the delicate gesture of drawing spaces, even inviting one for a pause to feel the smell of wet earth when it rains. Fresh patterns have been introduced in the space through the use of terracotta tiles (for service counters and cashiers’ desks) and intricate upholstery fabrics, to balance the strong adobe shades reflecting on the walls and ceiling. A light grey cement IPS flooring offers a muted base to allow the earthiness of other materials to stand out. Rattan light features and furniture pieces with cane weaves further accentuate the feeling of being close to nature. The use of pinewood (locally found in Uttarakhand) introduces a very calm and subtle shade of brown interspersed with the terracotta tones.

SOS ORGANICS

Aʼ

Section AA’

Roof Floor level +22’-8.5”

1st Floor level +11’-0” Ceiling level +10’-0”

Bʼ

Plinth level +1’-0” +96m from ground level

Section BB’

p.21

A woman creating her own Herbal Infusion in the Tea Garden while her father buys Natural Honey

Using nostalgia and natural matter, crafted by artisan hands that desire to achieve not perfection but real environments (resonating with the brand’s belief in authenticity), the finishes react in an allegorical manner to the sunlight movement along the day, turning walls, ceilings and the floor not into limits or boundaries, but canvases for the light to express itself gradually in various forms. Responding to the natural, 'primitive', and organic ethos of the brand, the tactile and engaging spatial quality creates a therapeutic space with minimal undertones that, when opened, would bring back some lost age of ancient forms of construction, the slow passing of time and contact with the earth creating a feeling of "home".

SOS ORGANICS

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A small family enjoying organic pastries while a woman relishes solitude

A woman reminiscing life from a high bar stool while her friend buys Health Foods

A welcoming cashier greeting customers with a smile from her desk

SOS ORGANICS

Two friends chatting and enjoying the view at the Reading Nook

An afternoon spent shopping (Consultation area)

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N SESAME WORKSHOP

Cʼ

Section CC’

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Roof Floor level +22’-8.5”

1st Floor level +11’-0” Ceiling level +10’-0”

Plinth level +1’-0” +96m from ground level

IVINITY RESORT

- HOSPITALITY February’21 - April’21 Site : Sattal, Uttarakhand Area : 4 pre-existing buildings (287 sq ft - 984 sq ft)

Perched on a promontory in the foothills of

organic farming and herb gardens that merge

the Indian Himalayas (1370 m above sea

with the pre-existing landscape of pine and oak

level) with a 180° panoramic view of the

trees, local vegetation has been increased by

Kumaon valley, Divinity Resorts is influenced

a considerable amount — thus going beyond

by Uttarakhand’s local culture and tradition

simple sustainability to holistic integration.

to create a haven tamed by humble luxury within nature’s lap. The design was guided by the inherent constraints of building in the area, concerns of environmental impact and cultural sensitivity, and careful observation of indigenous materials, climate and landscape. Sustainability is embedded in every aspect of this boutique resort - from the use of adobe clad walls, reclaimed wood, natural air conditioning provided by deck extensions and verandahs and the minimal amount of dirt and trees removed

The site is a 15 min drive from the Bhowali Taxi Stand and is accessed by a narrow road along the retaining wall which seamlessly culminates at the Main Arrival Spot (Building C). Three more pre-existing structures (Buildings A, B and D) are spread across the span of the resort catering to a plethora of amenities offered by it - including spa/wellness; retail/cafe and guest accommodations like couples’ suites/rooms; luxury suites and guest rooms.

during construction. Additionally, through

DIVINITY RESORT

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PHASE 2

PHASE 3

Snooker Academy

SESAME WORKSHOP

Reception /Check in

PHA

Cottages (4-5)

Retail+Cafe; Spa/Yoga

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ASE 1

4 keys

Reception /Check in+Lounge +Dining/Kitchen+2 Keys

4 keys

Seasonal tents

SITE ENTRANCE Staff Building

N Sattal, Uttarakhand

Overarching unicellularity and transparency are achieved through the spatial dialogue and sense of continuity between different elements of the site. Extending the same design principle to the interiors and functioning of the resort continues the conversation between people, space, light and landscape. The resort subtly sensitises visitors towards nature and the local communities through its philosophy and design moves. By simply being in such a location, it extends a moment of humility and pause, allowing guests to feel a sense of belonging to the land. Spaces have been designed to satisfy the subconscious and imbue people with a sense of wellbeing and gentle joyfulness, culminating in a sensory experience that facilitates catharsis.

Circul

Golf carts (pick up)

EN Parking lot DIVINITY RESORT

connectivity

transparency

local culture

introspection

sustainability

MASTER PLAN

Water/ Fire Pit

lation path

Arrival (drop off)

NTRANCE

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W3 Kitchen 5'-10"x7'-10" DOWN

Dining 8'-3"x13'-4" W1

Bedroom 11'-3"x8'-10" D Passage D 6'-3.5"x3'-9" D D/W

RCC Projection

Toilet

5'-2"x8'-10"

Demolished walls

Bedroom

New Masonry

9'-9"x12'-0"

DIVINITY RESORT

Existing Plan

3'-2"

1" 5'-102

2'-10"

3'-7"

2'-6"

5'-1"

5'-11"

2'-7"

2'-6"

2'-5"

1" 37'-02

6'-7" 2'-10"

5'-10"

2'-0"

4'-3"

5'-0"

1" 3'-32

R3'-4"

1" 5'-102

4'-2"

7'-0"

1'-4"

Proposed Plan

BUILDING B (GROUND; FIRST FLOOR) // COUPLES’ SUITES

p.35

Axonometric view

Building B, Ground/First floor plan

1 Entry

2 Closet

3 Pantry

4 Washroom

5 Lounge

6 Queen Size Bed

7 Writing Desk 7 8 Balcony

Key Plan DIVINITY RESORT

+101m from ground level

1 4

3 3

5 6

+96 m from ground level

+91.5 m from ground level

p.37

An afternoon spent relaxing

Adobe walls

Pine wood

Newlyweds celebrating their union DIVINITY RESORT

Terracotta flooring

An evening spent reading

Aipan art

Jute rug

A woman enjoying a warm bath on a crisp Winter morning p.39

Sheer fabric

Building C, the biggest of the four pre-existing structures forms the converging point of the resort. Since the main road culminates at the same level as the building, it conveniently lent itself as the arrival spot as well. The challenge was to have a sense of domestic space without compromising functionality. In pursuit of this, the greeting space has been designed like that of a welcoming home, warming the guests like a grandmother's hand. Demolishing the walls that divided the North and South ends of the building opened up the interior and allowed piercing transparency throughout the entire stretch. With an attached powder room, the Waiting Lounge spills into the East-facing deck extension that houses the Tea Room which offers herbal infusions produced by SOS Organics (Retail in Building A), allowing guests to unwind after a long journey. A wooden jali inspired by local Uttarakhand motifs politely separates the two spaces and creates immersive shadows within the waiting area, enveloping all surfaces.

BUILDING C (GROUND FLOOR) // ARRIVAL; DINING

+104m from ground level

N Building C Ground floor plan

1 Entry

2 Receptionistʼs Desk DIVINITY RESORT

3 Waiting Area

4 Tea Room

Demolished walls UP

New Masonry

Proposesd Ground Floor Plan

Existing Ground Floor Plan

Adjoining Building D

7 Service circulation 6

2 3 1

+99 m from ground level

5 Dining Room

6 Powder Room

7 Kitchen p.41

8 Utility Closet

Key Plan

Roof Floor level +24’-3.5”

Top Floor level +20’-5.5”

1st Floor level +12’-0” Ceiling level +10’-0”

Plinth level +1’-6” +96m from ground level

DIVINITY RESORT

A’

N p.43

Section AA’

Deep purple stuccoo

Oakwood flooring

Dry-stacked stone

Terracotta flooring

Rug

White Stucco

The terracotta flooring interspersed with the dark purple stucco over some walls creates a unique blend of contrasting tones and gradations. While the soft orange radiates warmth and happiness, the deep purple offers a sense of spirituality, calming the mind and nerves. Since the Dining Room is towards the South-East, a deck extension connecting it to the kitchen was built for ease of service circulation. With nature as the ideal backdrop, dry-stacked stone walls with the enticing dark purple stucco and warm lighting bring out an unusual dining experience. The reed roof over the outer deck further brings out the beauty of each surface through the shadows formed by it, nourishing the soul and not just the stomach.

DIVINITY RESORT

A woman enjoying the view from the waiting lounge

The Dining Area on a slow Summer afternoon

p.45

DIVINITY RESORT

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A staircase towards the South of the building leads to the first floor, which houses two luxury suites. The entrances of both suites have been designed in such a way that one would be greeted with breathtaking views of the valley the moment they set foot within. Each suite has a separate lounge with the beds placed on a higher level, providing a subconscious sense of distinction. Aipan art installations adorn feature walls, bringing the local craft in. The calming mix of blue-green tones along with raw textures brought in by white stucco walls forms a serene backdrop for true rejuvenation of the mind and soul. Taking advantage of the site’s hundred-year-old Pine and Oak trees along with the valley and distanced mountains, the design captures scenes to create a sequence of dynamic views from the building. The framing scenery interacts differently with the layout of each individual space and diversifies the relationships between each room’s plan and the window. The design aims to achieve a type of optical precision, which is about creating a dialogue between the details and their background scenery. Moving away from opulence to the notion that luxury is attention and care was one of the core principles. Through its earthy composition, the design offers tactile and indelible experiences. Seemingly simple tools and moments are used to help one disengage from the everyday monotony and embark on a journey of self-discovery.

BUILDING C (FIRST FLOOR) // LUXURY SUITES

+104m from ground level

7 5 6

N Building C First floor plan

1 Entry

2 Closet DIVINITY RESORT

3 Pantry

4 Lounge

5 King Size

Demolished walls

New Masonry

Existing Plan

2 7

B’

Proposesd First Floor Plan

Adjoining Building D

8 1 1

2 3

6 +99 m from ground level

e Bed

+99 m from ground level

6 Balcony

7 Washroom

8 Common landing p.49

Key Plan

Roof Floor level +24’-3.5”

Top Floor level +20’-5.5”

1st Floor level +12’-0” Ceiling level +10’-0”

Plinth level +1’-6” +96m from ground level

DIVINITY RESORT

B’

N Section BB’ p.51

A couple sharing comfortable silence on a lazy afternoon

A couple capturing the scenic views of the valley

DIVINITY RESORT

A woman enjoying slow mornings away from her busy schedule

Green Stucco

Cement IPS flooring

Aipan Art

Pine wood

Rug

Blue tones

p.53

Roof Floor level +24’-3.5” Top Floor level +20’-5.5”

1st Floor level +12’-0” Ceiling level +10’-0”

Plinth level +1’-6” +96m from ground level

DIVINITY RESORT

C’

N p.55

Section CC’

HE BOOKSHOP

- RETAIL/CAFE October’21 - November’21 Site : Westend Marg, Saket, New Delhi Area : 1730 sq ft Design team : Anoushka Mann (Team Lead); Mehak Sharma; Shreya Kothari

Located in one of the most culturally rich areas

Taking inspiration from surrounding landmarks

in Delhi, The Bookshop is an immersive and

like Qila Rai Pithora, Champa Gali, INA Delhi

reflective space for bibliophiles to coalesce and

Haat and the Garden of Five Senses; the material

engage in. Moving away from a “commercial”

palette evokes a sense of closeness to the earth.

setup, the design aims to foster a community

The use of muted tones and a consistent sweep of

and create an experience rather than a “brand”.

deep purple stucco provides an ideal backdrop

The distinct entrance walkway lends mystery to the spatial narrative, providing a prelude to the

for books to stand out and book jackets to be appreciated as pieces of art.

entire space and acts as a bridge between the cafe

In this digital age of Kindles, The Bookshop

and the bookshop, connecting yet separating the

serves as a mecca for bibliophiles, breathing

two spaces. Porous arched thresholds further

life into paperbacks and promoting the act of

provide a sense of transparency and allow all

reading.

spaces to communicate with each other by creating “alleys”.

Alleys

THE BOOKSHOP

Optimum usage of sunlight

Transparency

Peripheral Display Portals

p.56

MACRO SITE ANALYSIS

ES TE N D

M AR G

WESTEND MARK, SAKET, NEW DELHI

THE BOOKSHOP

SAKET METRO STATION

THE RUINS OF QILA PITHORA INA DELHI HAAT

NEARBY PARKING LOT CHAMPA GALI

UNDER CONSTRUCTION DESIGN CONCEPT CREATIVE STUDIO JAIN ONLINE TEST ROSE CAFE ACE ENGG. ACADEMY MAIN OFFICE

GARDEN OF FIVE SENSES p.59

BRAND IDENTITY

STAFFING STRATEGY

Cut off from the loudness of city

Admin

Immersive orchestral music

Security guard/ Handyman

2 Cats

Magical Experience

Warmth

Salesperson

Crowd

CUSTOMER PATTERNS

Summer break

Christmas & New Year’s

11:00 am

Time

Season THE BOOKSHOP

3:00 pm

6:30 pm

Site surroundings

Winter solstice

p.61

Summer solstice

RENDERED FLOOR PLAN 1 Entry

2 Walkway

3 Bookstore

4 Outdoor seating

5 Point of Sale

Under Construction

ACE Engg. Academy Main Office

THE BOOKSHOP

Design Concept Creative Studio 6 Back of House

7 W/C

8 Cafe

Rose Cafe 2

p.63

Browsing the classics

THE BOOKSHOP

A morning spent reading

p.65

Aʼ

On a late winter evening

THE BOOKSHOP

p.67

Hosting a book-reading event

THE BOOKSHOP

A quiet afternoon at the cafe

p.69

Reclaimed wood

Terracotta flooring

THE BOOKSHOP

Dry-stacked stone

Brass accents

Deep purple stuccoo

Terracotta tiles

p.71

Bʼ

INTERN Studio

NSHIP @ o Lotus

p.73

AYPORE

- KAMMANAHALI ADAPTATION (RETAIL) Worked on : 1. Construction set 2. Design development & Prototype Drawings 3. Client presentations; Post-production 4. Vendor calls/ meetings

JAYPORE

p.74

Construction Drawings 01 (Kammanahali Adaptation - 2nd outlet) 1. Sectional elevations