Architectural Portfolio by arrixh

selected works

By Richin T Anil

T Anil

“Architecture is all about creating spaces that embrace emotions; an architect is merely the guide. It should speak of its time and place, yet yearn for timelessness. We are all part of a larger picture and must take responsibility for shaping it, crafting environments that not only reflect the present but inspire future generations.”

http://www.designparticle.com

EXPERIENCE

01- Design Particle Architects,Kozhikode,Kerala Co-Founder, Principal Architect (1year,Parttime)

02- Iargo Pty.Ltd,North Adelaide,South Australia BIM Architect, (1year)

03 - Thassai Group of Architects, Kozhikode, Dubai, Visualiser, Designer,Junior Architect, (1year /parttime)

04 - Mcterra Architects, Ernakulam, Kerala Internship Program 2023, Intern Architect (6 months)

SOFTWARE SKILLS / WORKFLOW

Modeling/Drafting

Autocad Revit Rhino Grasshopper(beginner)

Sketchup

Visualisation

Lumion Enscape Twinmotion D5render(Beginner)

ARCHITECTURAL COMPETITIONS

Other

Adobe Suite Photoshop,Illustrator,Indesign,Lightroom Microsoft Office Powerpoint,Word,Exel

01- KMRL METRO STATION DESIGN COMPETITION WINNER, Competition for design of Metro Station Phase Two in Kochi,Kerala,India

02 - G SEN Trophy

Reviving & Enhancing providing solutions in a Context significant of Cultural Practices and Beliefs

WORKSHOPS/ARCHITECTURAL EVENTS ATTENDED

01- Kaarwaan- Professional BIM And Revit Certification Course

02- Sustainable Computational Design with Rhino +Grasshopper

03- Traditional Kerala Architecture, Pala (Documentation)

04- ANC 2022

05- ZNC 2023(Host , Core committee member)

06- IGBC Certification exam

LANGUAGES

English Hindi

Tamil Malayalam

CONTACT

: arrichintanil@gmail.com : +971 525532803, +91 8547598997 : arrixh

01. Museum Hotel

Architectural Thesis

02. Kochi Metro | Kinfra

Competition winner for design of Kochi metro Phase Two(Live)

03. Housing Project

Academic Housing project for

04. Urban Heights

Mixed Use building in the heart

05.Riyaz Residence

Residence project in Kozhikode,

06.Springs Villa,UAE

Interior Work Done in UAE (Live)

MUSEUM HOTEL Architectural

Thesis

Location: VIZHINJAM, TRIVANDRUM

Type: Five-Star Museum Hotel Room Count: 230

Facilities: Integrated Garden, 4 Restaurants, Museum Spaces, 3 Banquet Halls, Cultural Center, Spa, Pool, Gym, Open Halls, Clubs

Riverine Interior: A central river would flow through the hotel, creating a unique and immersive experience. The river’s path could be designed to meander through the various hotel spaces, such as the lobby, dining areas, and courtyards.

Floating Restaurants: Restaurants would be situated on elevated platforms overlooking the river, offering panoramic views and a serene ambiance. The design could incorporate cantilevered structures or glasswalled enclosures to maximize the river views.

Column-Supported Ground Floor: The ground floor would feature a minimalist design with only columns and a tropical garden, allowing unobstructed views of the ocean. This open-air concept would create a sense of connection to the natural surroundings.

Garden Spaces: Lush gardens would be integrated throughout the hotel, providing a tranquil and verdant atmosphere. The gardens could be designed to complement the riverine theme, with water features, aquatic plants, and pathways that follow the river’s flow.

The form is developed by using the natural topography and natural elements in the site.A large water body in the site and a natural valley provided by the terrain is taken into account. This act as a spine for the development of spaces. The spaces are oriented to both sides of the spine

The spaces are primarily divided into three main zones which are banquet museum and residential tower.The water body is flowing through the center. By focusing on the connection between people and the natural world, the hotel will provide a memorable and transformative

The experiential garden hotel will provide guests with a truly immersive experience, allowing them to connect with nature and cultivate a sense of well-being. The hotel’s design and amenities will be centered around the surrounding gardens, creating

The experiential garden hotel guests with a truly immersive allowing them to connect cultivate a sense of well-being. design and amenities will around the surrounding gardens,

Form Development

hotel will provide immersive experience, with nature and well-being. The hotel’s be centered gardens, creating

The museum: is provided with exhibtion spaces and interactive spaces. Shops and purchasing centres are provided. The local craftsmen of kerala is encouraged to bring in their own handmade products and help in bringing up the economy and local traditional methods.Immersive experiential spaces are provided for exhibiting in 3 dimenional space.

The Banquets are provided for conduct functions and events which is provided on the first floor. Three halls are provided at varying capacity with luxurious facilities.

Section

KMRL PHASE II

Kinfra Park,Kakkanad,Kochi

Location: Kakkanad,Kochi

Type: Elevated Metro Station

Year: 2024

Kinfra Kochi, situated in the vibrant city of Kochi, Kerala, India, stands as a testament to the region’s growing prominence in the global information technology landscape.

Nestled amidst the lush greenery and scenic beauty of Kerala, Infopark Kochi is strategically located in the Kakkanad suburb, which has emerged as a thriving hub for IT and business activities.

This dynamic technology park is renowned for its state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a collaborative ecosystem that fosters innovation and creativity

Form Development

The form development of the metro station, inspired by the graceful contours of a flower petal, undergoes a captivating transformation as it seamlessly incorporates the repetition design principle. The initial conceptualization draws from the organic shapes and patterns found in flower petals, influencing the overall structure with curvilinear and elegant lines. Thestation’s architectural elements emulate the delicate folds and symmetrical intricacies of petals, creating a visually striking and harmonious design. As the design evolves, the repetition design principle is intrduced, skillfully integrating repeated petal-like motifs throughout the station’s facade and interior. This repetition not only reinforces the aesthetic coherence but also establishes a rhythmic visual language, enhancing the station’s overall appeal.

the metro station, inspired by the graceful contours of a flower petal, undergoes a captivating transformation as it seamlessly incorporates the repetition design principle. The initial conceptualization shapes and patterns found in flower petals, influencing the overall structure with curvilinear and elegant lines. The station’s architectural elements emulate the delicate folds and symmetrical intricacies of striking and harmonious design. As the design evolves, the repetition design principle is introduced, skillfully integrating repeated petal-like motifs throughout the station’s facade and interior. This repetition aesthetic coherence but also establishes a rhythmic visual language, enhancing the station’s overall appeal.

incoporating principle.

Steel sections

Steel structure plays a pivotal role in supporting the brushed aluminum exterior cladding. the steel structure provides the metro station with a sense of openness and modernity

Cladding

Steel structure

Together, the brushed aluminum and glossy metallic finishes form a harmonious combination, providing the metro station with a distinctive and visually appealing exterior.

The steel structure employed in the construction of this metro station is a pivotal element that seamlessly integrates functionality and aesthetics thus contribute to the overall visual appeal of the station

Final Structure

Beyond serving as load-bearing components, these sheets allow controlled air circulation and allows for open and expansive spaces within the station. Thus serves as the backbone of the metro station

Beyond serving as load-bearing components, these sheets allowcontrolled air circulation and allows for opeand expansive spaces within the station. Thus serves as the backbone of the metro station

Steel structure

Steel sections

Steel structure

Perspective Section

Brushed Aluminum For the exterior cladding, brushed aluminum is employed, providing a sleek and sophisticated appearance. It adds texture and depth to the surfaces, contributing to the overall tactile experience. Additionally, the aluminum facade with a glossy metallic finish serves to reflect the surrounding environment, creating a visually striking interplay with the urban landscape. This reflective quality enhances the station’s presence, making it a standout element in its surroundings.

The design choices aim to engage passengers on both an aesthetic and cultural level, making the metro station a memorable and integral part of the urban fabric. The thoughtful integration of micro-perforated steel, wood, brushed aluminum, and glossy metallic finishes contributes to the creation of a unique and visually dynamic transportation hub. A metro station that not only meets functional requirements but also delivers a futuristic and attractive visual experience

SLUM REDEVELOPMENT

HOUSING PROJECT

Location: Lock Nagar,Chennai

Type: Low Cost Housing

Year:2023

Redevelopment of formal housing project done to change the current condition and living standard of residents of Lock Nagar Chennai. New elements are introduced to achieve a much more quality space. The plan of each module from the formal housing is slightly changed in a way that it ismore spacious and convenient.

The wall separating the kitchen is taken down giving shelves making it an open kitchen. A bay window is given on the side of the kitchen giving more space and ventilation.

Flower pots around the house I’d provided with a spacious balcony on the other side The bedroom is designed in such a way that the lower bed of the bunk bed is foldable

Form Development

The form evolution for informal housing has been done by the modular concept.The needed families are categorized into 3 groups in accordance with their family strength. modular grid of 6*6 has been used for arranging modules for each family. The needed modules are not only for the family but also for the people working in the automobile workshop as well as the laundry, a module has been separately designed for such a co-living situation.

The modular arrangements were done by stacking the 3 in an effective way so that within the limited area we can give them maximum space for daily life and not to make it congested.

The arrangements are carefully done in such a way that if any of the housing module require any future expansion, room has been left out for that. The arrangements are in such a way that they do not form any back yard space or unused are which will probably lead to littering.

Each units is then formed into 3 blocks of housing units according to the number of housing unit required and the site area limitations, subtraction are done so that each unit can have extension if needed in future as well as to provide parking on the ground floor.

Front View

Rear View

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maximum space for daily life and not to make it conbeen left out for that. The arrangements are

Typologies

36 SQM

GRID - 6*6

For large families of more than 4 people

27 SQM GRID - 3/4th of 6*6

For families of 3 to 4 people

36 SQM GRID - 4/4th of 6*6 For families of 3 to 4 people

Urban Heights

Kozhikode ,Kerala(Live)

Location:Kozhikode,Kerala

Type: Mixed Use building

Facilities: Office spaces,shops,apartments, Restaurants

This contemporary mixed-use building in Kozhikode is a four-story structure designed to offer a dynamic blend of residential and commercial spaces. The lower two floors are designed for retail, housing modern shops that cater to the growing commercial demand in the area. The upper two floors are dedicated to residential apartments, offering a comfortable and private living environment with ample natural light and ventilation.

The building’s standout feature is its modern, fluidic facade, which combines sleek, curvilinear lines with bold architectural elements. This dynamic exterior not only gives the building a unique, futuristic appeal but also responds to the surrounding urban context. The design emphasizes openness, with large glass windows providing views and connectivity to the street, while creating a sense of space.

The integration of modern materials such as glass, steel, and concrete enhances its contemporary look, making it a striking addition to Kozhikode’s skyline and a perfect blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal.

The upper two floors are dedicated to residential apartments, offering a comfortable and private living environment with ample natural light and ventilation.The building’s standout feature is its modern, fluidic facade, which combines sleek, curvilinear lines with bold architectural elements. This dynamic exterior not only gives the building a unique, futuristic appeal but also responds to the surrounding urban context.

Steel sections

Steel structure plays a pivotal role in supporting the brushed aluminum exterior cladding. the steel structure provides the metro station with a sense of openness and modernity

Cladding

Together, the brushed aluminum and glossy metallic finishes form a harmonious combination, providing the metro station with a distinctive and visually appealing exterior.

Steel structure

The steel structure employed in the construction of this Mixed use building is a pivotal element that seamlessly integrates functionality and aesthetics thus contribute to the overall visual appeal of the station.

Section

Facade

Riyaz Residence.

Residential project

Location: Kozhikode,Kerala

Type: 4BHK Residence

This contemporary four-bedroom residence in Kozhikode combines cutting-edge design with functionality, offering a luxurious living experience. The home features a modern, open-plan layout, emphasizing spaciousness and fluidity. Expansive glass walls create a seamless connection between the interior and the lush tropical landscape, providing uninterrupted views of the surrounding greenery.

Industrial materials such as steel sections and concrete are integrated into the design, adding an urban, sleek touch while maintaining warmth through natural textures and finishes. The indoor pool, a central feature of the home, is designed with a unique open layout, allowing natural light to flood the space and creating an inviting atmosphere. This pool area opens directly to the outdoors, reinforcing the home’s connection to nature.

The residence combines modern aesthetics with sustainable living, offering large, well-lit rooms, a flexible layout, and an emphasis on creating a harmonious balance between the indoor living spaces and the tropical environment.

Springs Villa

Dubai,UAE

Location: Al-Thanaya Fourth

Type: Residential Interior

The interior design for this project blends modern and contemporary aesthetics, with a focus on sleek, minimalist elegance. The key feature is the use of charcoal wood finishes, which provide a rich, sophisticated tone that contrasts beautifully with lighter elements. This dark, warm wood is incorporated into flooring, cabinetry, and accent walls, creating a striking visual impact while maintaining a sense of warmth and comfort.

The design embraces a minimalist ceiling, with clean lines and recessed lighting that contribute to an uncluttered, airy atmosphere. The absence of ornate details allows the space to feel open and eWxpansive, emphasizing simplicity and functionality. The overall ambiance is calm, serene, and inviting, perfect for a modern living or office environment. This space prioritizes high-quality materials, neutral color palettes, and an open floor plan to foster a sense of tranquility and understated luxury.