SELECTED WORKS
2021 - 2024
A creative and design-driven individual with natural leadership skills, I bring fresh ideas and a passion for architecture Eager to contribute and grow in a dynamic environment
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Trivandrum , Kerala
Solar Decathlon India Alumnus
2023-2024
Solar Decathlon India is a net-zero building design competition that is conducted annually throughout India. I was the finalist for the Multi-family Housing Division in 2024 as we partnered with MAHE (Manipal Academy of Higher Education) and Green Jams to create a net-zero faculty housing for the MAHE staff.
COA Student’s Awards for Excellence in documentation of an Architectural Heritage site
2024
High School Education
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan , Trivandrum 2015-2019
Senior Secondary Education
St. Thomas Central School , Trivandrum 2019-2021
BArch Undergraduate Degree
Manipal School of Architecture & Planning 2021-Present
The Council of Architecture conducted a competition for documentation of an Architectural Heritage site for whcih I was selected to represent my college along with my peers where we submitted our documentation of the Jain Gutthu House in Udupi, Karnataka.
In MSAP (Manipal School of Architecture and Planning) , I was the co-curricular head of the Student Council of the year 2023-2024 where I got the oppurtunity to conduct multiple events like workshops, debates, guest lectures etc and helped me develop a skill for event management, scheduling and financing. Student Council
Design Head of Retrato
2023-2024
2021-2022
Retrato is an event managemnet start-up firm based in Thiruvananthapuram, India where I served as the Design Head for the year 2021-2022. My responsibilities included Logo Design, Poster Design, Storyboards for promotional Music Videos and overall design analysis of the brand and the events conducted.
T A B L E O F
IInnovative designs that seamlessly integrate residential and commercial spaces, fostering vibrant communities that enhance urban living
Thoughtfully crafted workspaces designed to enhance productivity, promote collaboration, and provide a dynamic environment for modern professionals
Creative environments meticulously designed to engage and inspire visitors, offering immersive experiences that celebrate culture and history
Detailed technical drawings that effectively translate conceptual ideas into buildable designs, ensuring clarity and precision in the construction process.
A diverse collection of my artworks, photography, and 3D modeling, showcasing my skills across various creative mediums and hand-drafted sheets.
A modern mixed-use development inspired by traditional village life, fostering communal values and sustainability. It emphasizes shared spaces, eco-friendly features, and a balance with nature, creating a selfsustaining community that blends cooperation and urban convenience.
This project brief outlines the development of a faculty housing and amenities. Site in Manipal for the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) The project aims to provide high-quality residential facilities and essential amenities to support the faculty members of the various institutions under MAHE. S I T E
vs FORCED COMMUNAL
SITE DETAILS:
•COORDINATES: 13°21'49"N 74°46'42"E
•LOCATION: Perampalli Nekkar Krishnadasa Marga, Vidyaratna Nagar, Manipal, Karnataka 576104
•SITE AREA: 7.8ACRES
•CLIMATE TYPE: Warm and humid
APARTMENT PLAN
APARTMENT SECTION
C O R P O R A T E
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Incorporating "satori," or sudden enlightenment, in the design of a corporate green office building focuses on simplicity and a connection to nature. The design will feature open spaces, natural light, and indoor gardens to enhance creativity and mindfulness This approach promotes employee wellbeing while aligning with sustainability goals, creating a serene and inspiring workspace. By fostering a harmonious environment, the building aims to encourage innovation and collaboration among its occupants.
I T E P L A N & S E R V I C E S A B O U T
The green corporate office in Manipal will emphasize sustainability with passive cooling, natural ventilation, and energy-efficient materials. It will feature green roofs, shaded facades, and solar panels to create an eco-friendly workspace.
Following, the concept the Building has a angular tilted floorplate structure. This is achieved through the floorplate getting additional balconies in a tilted form which allows the building to look tilted throughout. This also allows structural stability as the core is not disturbed and no additional columns were added as the balcony acted as a cantilever which is 4m wide.
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A B O U T
The architecture museum in Goa will blend traditional Goan design with sustainable features, showcasing the region's heritage through exhibits and a research center, using local materials and passive cooling
SMain road , easy attraction and more foot traffic
WLess buildable area therefore harder to make outdoors climate comfortable
Ono other museum nearby T Since its a coastal region , high moisture might affect the artefacts
Availability of abundant cultural and architectural heritage
Panjim is the capital of Goa and is perfect to create an iconic museum. Already a tourist spot so has a high foot traffic which is ideal for the design.
C O N C E P T
P R E S Q U E V U
Stage 3
g of the word is “almost seen” and in the context of ans that it caters to both the existing and the floating with a design which is abstracted from the Goan forts.
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Stage 5
The two design principles borrowed from the inspiration of Forts is the aspect of Levels followed in the stepped form of the building and Fortification followed in the plan where the built- form fortifies the central landscping with water body.
These two are the key elements adapted from the f t i Goa.
Performing deck in the centre of the site where people give speeches and other performances
Tunnel provided as a shaded pathway while people enjoy and observe the outdoor exhibits and it also acts as a transitional space.
Orient the building to reduce east-west sun exposure and maximize natural ventilation. Use louvers and green roofs for cooling and insulation. Open courtyards and water features aid evaporative cooling, while operable windows enhance cross-ventilation. Locally sourced materials boost energy efficiency and sustainability.
The building consists of a semi-ciruclar floor plan and it is a two-storey structure which allows the roof to be organic in shape and creates a terraced roofing structure that also allows it to direct the rainwater towards the catchment area. The roof is a green roof structure which makes the building interiors cooler as the thermal mass is prevented from being exposed to the heat rays. Thw windows of the structure are inspired by Antonio Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia as they are organic in shape and use stained glass.
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P R O D U C T P H O T O G R A P H Y F A S H I O N P H O T O G R A P H Y
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