INSTINCTUAL Logic PORTFOLIO
D. ANUSHA
Instinctual Logic A compilation of works done as an Architecture student and graduate.
Copyright 2011 by D. ANUSHATM All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing by the owning authority.
“ ” —William James
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CURRICULUM VITAE
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
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ART GALLERY
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MUSEUM
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CURRICULUM VITAE D. ANUSHA Date of Birth: 10th October 1988 Current residence: Bangalore, India CONTACT Ph : +91- 998 651 1141 anusharao88@gmail.com ACADEMIA Bachelor of Architecture from Manipal University, Manipal, India (2006 - 2011) CGPA – 8.73 out of 10.00 (Ranked 3rd) ME Initially instinctive but work to support my ideas with logic. A perfectionist within the deadline. Positive, confident and intelligent. Hard working and a quick learner. SOCIAL SKILLS • Presentation • Communication in spoken, written and visual media • Teamwork and coordination
85% in 12th ISCE, Bethany Junior College, Bangalore 75% in 10th CBSE, Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram, New Delhi PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Training at InFORM Architects Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore FREE LANCE • Renovation of Prosthodontics Lab, MCODS, Manipal • Interior and landscape design for I Play I learn, Bangalore • Roy Residence • Kammela Residence (in progress)
CAPABIILITIES •Concept Development •Design Development and Planning •On-field Data Collection and Documentation •Pre-Design Research •Construction Detailing •Good visual memory •Understanding the Client and ‘matching’ the design to suit them
INTERESTS Mural painting, Charcoal sketching Reading, writing poetry Classical and Western dancing, singing and theatre MANUAL SKILLS • Sketching (pencil and charcoal) • Drafting (pencil and ink) • Rendering (dry and wet media) • Painting (acrylic and water colour) • Model Making SOFTWARE SKILLS AutoCAD 2010 3D Studio Max 9 Google SketchUp 8 Pro Vray for SketchUp 6 Adobe Photoshop CS3
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U N D E R G R A D U A T E
T H E S I S
HYDERABAD MÉDIATHÈQUE Known as bibliotheca in Latin and bibliotheke in Greek, the library has evolved from a simple ‘book room’ to an information centre. The concept of media expanded in the 1980s, when the contents of audio-visual (audio and video recordings) were considered as evidence of cultural and social progress. Today, information has many sources and consequently there are many more methods of mass communication than ever before. My initiative was an updated version of the information centre - a media centre; a single place for various media of public communication and cultural events.
PRE-DESIGN RESEARCH 1. Dissertation – ‘The Influence of the Media in Indian Society’. 2. Literature Review – A study of the history of libraries and information centres was conducted to understand the relevance of libraries in the modern context. 3. Precedence Studies – Exploring the latest libraries around the world provided a glimpse into the evolution of médiathèques and médiathèque architecture. 4. Case Studies – Current trends in library design and premises having multiple functions was studied. 3 case studies were conducted : India Habitat Centre, New Delhi; Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi and Anna Centenary Library, Chennai.
ZONING ANALYSIS: CASE STUDIES
Anna Centenary Library, Chennai Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi
India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
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UNDERGRADUATE THESIS SITE STUDY AND CONCEPT
FORM DEVELOPMENT
Located in Basheerbagh, Hyderabad, the site was originally meant for an Urban Entertainment Centre. But citizens protested against this as the area was already dense with traffic and a UEC would generate even more. Also, the site consists of two heritage buildings – The old Gandhi Medical College and Lady Hydari Club. So as not to overshadow them, my concept was to design the médiathèque as a backdrop to the heritage structures, and to fit it in the site like a jigsaw puzzle. 3D circulation diagrams, SWOT analysis and form development helped in achieving this.
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UNDERGRADUATE THESIS V I E W S A N D D R A W I N G S To keep the exterior as uniform as possible, all interactive spaces and varying faรงade details were created on the inside of the structure by including a plaza.
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UNDERGRADUATE THESIS V I E W S The entire premises contains a conventional library, a media library, rare books sections, audio and video recording studios, photography lab, auditorium, amphitheatre, exhibition spaces, multi-functional rooms and a food court.
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UNDERGRADUATE THESIS D R A W I N G S
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INTEGRATED TOWNSHIP, MANGALORE F E AT U R E S : • Steep slope on half of the site made the design centered around drainage, density and proximity from main access road – NH 13. • Street infrastructure and road systems were also governed by contours. • Approximately 400 m of riverfront gave opportunities for riverfront related activities. • Massing of buildings was done so the tallest buildings formed a boundary at the edge of the site and the shortest buildings lined the main spine of the site. • A catchment area connected to the river through a canal gave opportunities for creating completely pedestrianaized green recreational spaces .
Design Brief: Master planning and detailing of an Integrated township on a site of 400 acres in a group of five. Individual design and detailing of a single building typology.
STREET INFRASTRUCTURE
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• In more accessible areas higher density and higher FAR zones should be allotted. – HIG Villas not correct •In steeper areas lower density zones should be allotted. •In flat areas (easier construction) high density and higher FAR zones should be allotted. •In areas of higher visual appeal zones having higher income returns should be allotted.
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N D U S E : Residential – 46% Commercial – 3% Public and Semi-Public – 11% Public Utilities – 3% Recreational – 16% Agricultural and water bodies – 7% Traffic and Transportation - 14%
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BUILT VS. OPEN SPACES
F. A . R . A N D D E N S I T Y M A P S
After analysis, rezoning was required to ensure maximum benefits from the site. Designed density of the flat part of the site was inappropriate as it was low for an area which is easily accessible and can be built upon easily. This density was increased by replacing 65% of the area consumed by villas with luxury apartments of minimum G+6.
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The township which spreads over a generous 400 acres has housing for LIG, MIG and HIG as well as the necessary infrastructure and facilities for the shopping, health and educational need of such a vast community. Moreover, a resort, mall and hospital have been designed to cater to outsiders as well, thus, generating income. The river front has activities such as parks, jogging tracks and kiosks for the tourists and community. In addition, a sewage treatment plant, higher secondary school, community park, rain water reservoir, and electricity power houses have been provided for the functioning of the township.
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Neighbourhood level Commercial And Civic Amenities : General Store, Restaurant, Cafe, Milk Booth, Dispensary, Pharmacy etc.
Community Park with pathways and stairs for access in contoured land.
SEM : URBAN DESIGN STUDIO A P A R T M E N T S Neighbourhood level sports centre : Basketball, Volleyball & Badminton Courts, Showers and changing rooms, Indoor Games room.
Outdoor community parking for visitors and commercial centre.
Children's Playground with Jungle Jim, Swings, See-Saw, Slides etc.
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Each building contains two 3 bedroom apartments per floor with separate lobby and service cores, the kitchen area being connected to the service core. The width of the contours made it just wide enough for roads. Thus, as seen in the section, underground parking was given for buildings on a lower contour and on ground parking for buildings on a higher contour.
The HIG luxury apartments were designed so when viewed from the plain area all the buildings would have a column of greenery in the centre. These were designed as urban gardens to be maintained by the owners.
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, MANIPAL DESIGN BRIEF: Design of an Archaeological Museum for the South Kanara District of Karnataka, in groups of two. Requirements: Exhibition Spaces, Library, Food Court, Administrative Office, Amphitheatre, Guest House and Toilets. CONCEPT: The 5 elements: Air, Water, Fire, Earth and Space. The visitor is made to experience each of the 5 elements as they walk from gallery to gallery. Forms were inspired from different representations of the 5 elements: the Nagamandala, the Panchmukhi Rudraksh and the five petalled flower.
Main Gallery Building: Housed the Administrative Office, Food Court, Toilets, and five Galleries. Inspired from the shape of a Nagamandala, circular ramps from the outside lead to and from each space.
S I T E P L A N : 9000 sq. m in Manipal. Contour difference of 27 m. Maximum area of the site has a steep slope of 25%. An Amphitheatre for local performances and a guesthouse for performers and researchers were also designed.
Library Building: Also houses an AV Hall.
Workshop Building: For making replicas and holding workshops for children.
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ART GALLERY, UDUPI Design Brief: Design of an Art Gallery to exhibit works of upcoming artists. Requirements: Gallery Space, Admin Office, Store, Gift Shop, Spill out area and toilets.
CONCEPT The fusion of art and science: Geometry.; A version of the cube, with a ‘twist’. Special features include a polycarbonate double dome above the staircase, voluminous gallery spaces and a spill out space on the terrace.
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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING – InFORM ARCHITECTS, BANGALORE
FACULTY APARTMENTS : ISB, HYDERABAD
INDIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS – H O U S I N G T O W E R 1 : Working drawings for luxury apartments for the staff of Indian School of Business – construction stage.
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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING – InFORM ARCHITECTS, BANGALORE
FACULTY APARTMENTS : ISB, HYDERABAD
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN
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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING – InFORM ARCHITECTS, BANGALORE
FACULTY APARTMENTS : ISB, HYDERABAD
T Y P I C A L W A L L D E TA I L S
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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING – InFORM ARCHITECTS, BANGALORE
FACULTY APARTMENTS : ISB, HYDERABAD
DOOR AND WINDOW SCHEDULE
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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING – InFORM ARCHITECTS, BANGALORE
FACULTY APARTMENTS : ISB, HYDERABAD
D O O R A N D W I N D O W J O I N E R Y D E TA I L S
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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING – InFORM ARCHITECTS, BANGALORE
FACULTY APARTMENTS : ISB, HYDERABAD
D E TA I L S O F T O I L E T F O R T H E D I S A B L E D
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PROSTHODONTICS LAB, MCODS, MANIPAL - 2008 EXISTING PLAN
DESIGN BRIEF : Redesign of the Prosthodontics Laboratory in MCODS, Manipal.
PROPOSED PLAN
THE DESIGN: A more spacious area created by reducing the length of the partition and by changing the shape of the area. ISSUES: • Low height of all the counters – unusable while sitting or standing. • Chipping of central student table due to high impact use. • Cramped spaces. • Unaesthetic appearance.
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PROSTHODONTICS LAB, MCODS, MANIPAL V I E W S
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MR. ROY’S RESIDENCE, SAMASTIPUR - 2011 DESIGN BRIEF : The Roys needed a residence which followed Vaastu norms, for their joint family comprising of themselves, two sons and their wives and children. From a small town in Bihar, they wanted well designed common spaces as well as a certain degree of privacy in a 6 bedroom single floor house. THE DESIGN: The site is a rectangular plot of 17 m X 16 m. First, following the rules of Vaastu, the kitchen, drawing room and pooja room were placed. Then 3 family units of 2 bedrooms and a bathroom were placed.
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A semi-covered courtyard was introduced for better light and ventilation. Other features included were a staircase to the terrace, and jali walls were used for aesthetic and ventilation purposes.
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MR. ROY’S RESIDENCE, SAMASTIPUR - 2011
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I PLAY I LEARN, BELLANDUR DESIGN BRIEF : Interior design of a commercial space to accommodate facilities of a franchise play school. ISSUES : Since the space was designed as an open plan commercial or office space, many safety issues had to be considered, like projecting columns and low window sills. THE DESIGN: Using the columns as guidelines for partitions allowed for minimal protruding columns. Requirements of the franchise, like specific color palettes and educational toys were also accommodated. Most of the detailing was instructed to the carpenters and workers on-site.
Safety doors and padding on protruding columns.
I PLAY I LEARN, SARJAPUR DESIGN BRIEF : Design of a playground including a sand pit and turfed play area.
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SAARC NASA 2008-2009 ANNUAL NASA DESIGN COMPETITION (ANDC)–SPECIAL MENTION Design of a ‘People’s Mall’ in an urban setting.
THE DESIGN: Easily fixable and stackable steel components which form small shops meant for the low income group. Shops arranged in the shape of a butterfly, analogous to the essence of Bangalore, the location of the site. ROLE : ANDC Trophy Head and Head of the Concept team.
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SAARC NASA 2008-2009 GSEN + NARI GANDHI TROPHY
DESIGN BRIEF : Adaptive Reuse To select a defunct building and redesign it, giving it a new function. SITE: Cascia Tile Factory, Mangalore THE DESIGN: A edu-recreational centre for the Youth with ‘offbeat’ activities like Star Gazing, Paintball and Bungee Jumping. ROLE : Head of the G-SEN Trophy and In-charge of design team.
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MANUAL DRAFTING
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
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MANUAL DRAFTING
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
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MANUAL DRAFTING
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
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SKILLS URBAN DESIGN
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE
PEN AND FUJI RENDERING
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SKILLS P E N C I L , C H A RCO A L , D RY PA S T E L S , CO LO U R P E N C I L , M A R K E R
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D. ANUSHA +91 998 651 1141 anusharao88@gmail.com