ARCHITECTURE
P O R T F O L I O ARSHITA RAVINDRANATHAN 2015 - 2020
CURRICULUM VITAE I am a newly graduated Architecture student, seeking to apply the knowledge acquired, through a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and a six - month internship at a small scale architecture firm, to an entry-level position on the planning and design team of an esteemed architecture firm. I would make a great potential asset to the team with my skills of reliability, co-ordination, leadership, punctuality, motivation, and attention to every small, big, crucial details.
ARSHITA RAVINDRANATHAN D.O.B: 16th August, 1997 NATIONALITY: Indian ADDRESS: T.Dasarahalli, Bengaluru EMAIL ID: ar.arshita.ravi@gmail.com PHONE: (+91) 9980324814 LANGUAGES ENGLISH - MALAYALAM - HINDI KANNADA - TAMIL - SPANISH
HOBBIES & INTERESTS ARTS - CRAFT - CLASSICAL DANCE GARDENING - REVAMP SPACES - VIOLIN TRAVEL - JOURNAL
SOFTWARE COMPETENCY Autodesk Apps
Adobe Suite
EDUCATION 2015 - 2020 B.M.S School of Architecture, Bengaluru (Bachelor’s in Architecture) 2013 - 2015 Army Public School, Bengaluru (Class XI - XII) (85.3%) 2003 - 2013 Presidency School, Bengaluru (Class I - X) (91.4%)
WORK EXPERIENCE 2019 (6 months) Vivid Kreations, Indiranagar
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS 2016 - 2018 2016 - 2018 2015 2016 2019 (8.95)
COMPETITIONS 2015 2017
Architectural Visualization
Microsoft Office
Student Council Representative Batch Topper University Rank holder (9th rank) University Rank holder (7th rank) C.G.P.A at the end of 8th semester
Birla White Yuvaratna Awards NASA ANDC: Transition Space
WORKSHOPS Medini Workshop for Photoshop & CorelDraw THE Workshop for Cardboard furniture design GramaVidya Workshop for Alternate building materials & technology Woodworking workshop by Bram Woodcrafting Studio (Mysore) Kevin Mark Low, Architecture in tropical areas Alison Peters, Comparitive Sustainable Masterplan Metrics
“I think space, architectural space, is my thing. It’s not about facade, elevation, making image, making money. My passion is creating space.”
Peter Zumthor
CONTENTS Undergraduate Works 06. 12.
INTERNATIONAL CRUISE TERMINAL Thesis Project
Viva Vivid Resorts Planning
(Internship)
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Salarpuria Flexera
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Purvankara Venezia
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Anklimath
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Redevelopment of Market
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TREE OF KNOWLEDGE
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WEAVERS’ HABITATION
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JUNKET BOULEVARD
Corporate interiors
Interiors Refurbishment
Planning & Design
Adaptive Re-use
Public Library
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(Internship)
(Internship)
(Design)
(Design)
Low-cost community housing
Rooftop restobar
Miscellaneous Works
(Internship)
(Interior Design)
acoustics, urban planning physical models, details workshops, sketches Extracurricular activities
(Design)
international cruise terminal Undergraduate Thesis | 2020 | Semester X Site: Old Port Dock, Pondicherry A Transit Interchange Hub integrating the terminal and recreation activities of the public users, where the design and planning of the Brownfield site aims to create an Urban node, accentuating the unique identity of Pondicherry.
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Vehicular ramp from site entry to the Cruise Terminal
South - west view of emphasising on the baggage conveyor belt
Features such as undulating roofs with white stainless steel cladding, curtain walls with PV infused cells, wave - like ceiling are a means to symbolise the sea waves as that similar to the waves from the Bay of Bengal. The glistening roof creates an illusion of the rise and di p of the sea waves. The colour also helps reflecting the light rather than absorbing and contributing to the heat island effect within the building. The structural components are visible and emphasised in different parts of the terminals. Components such as tapered round columns, space columns and frame.
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Being a well-connected sea side town which is a famous tourist destination, was a perfect choice for the design of the Cruise Terminal. The location of the site is situated in the Eastern coast of India, which creates challenges such as resisting natural disasters like tsunamis, cyclones, and erosion, navigation of cruise liners. The Minor Port of Pondicherry is an open roadstead anhorage port, situated 170km south of Chennai. The 17.4 acre site caters to criteriums such as Brownfield development, encourages the transit system and promotes a new identity to the urban culture of the city.
SITE PROGRAMS
Terminal Berth: Pier type
DESIGN APPROACHES APPROACH 1: NET ZERO ENERGY APPROACH One of the aims of the terminal design is to use the renewable energy resources to its maximum potential. Energy sources like sun, wind, tidal waves & rain water are used to provided energy to its maximum potential. Aim of the approach is:
Energy produced =~ Energy consumed APPROACH 2: BIOMIMETIC & PARAMETRIC ARCHITECTURE For the design of the building skin, roof & ceiling, the concept of biomimicry will be used, which allows for inspiration from natural features related to the sea like waves, sea foam, corals. This is expressed through parametric architecture, which is a contrast to the architecture of Pondicherry.
APPROACH 3: STRUCTURE & MATERIAL APPROACH Long span structural systems like waffle slabs, flat slabs & space frame are used. Emphasis on baggage conveyor belt with framework, vehicular ramps to & from the terminal, roofing system, tapered columns used with modern materials.
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The site is oriented with respect to the climate analysis. The site encroaches the sea shore, where the terminal is located. The zones are separted by the perpendicular axes: (1) The Cruise Terminal (2) Ground Transportation Area (G.T.A) (3) Existing RCC Pier (public and apron) (4) Public recreation zones (5) Building support and service zone
Arrival: Concourse Hall
Arrival: Immigration
Master Plan of the proposed Cruise Terminal
CRUISE TERMINAL BUILDING LEVEL 0 : Terminal office, GSE, parking for office users, baggage handling & support zone, apron LEVEL 1 : Arrival functions, pick-up & dropoff zones, departure entrance & security check LEVEL 2 : Departure check-in & screening LEVEL 3 : Departure boarding, crew deck
The different functions are broken & conjuncted by the atriums & lobby spaces. These spaces act as breathing lungs within the long span structure. The functions are separated floor-wise to prevent illicit & illegal acts between the passengers.
Arrival: Baggage Claim
Arrival: Baggage Claim
Arrival: Customs and Border patrol
Arrival: Customs and Border patrol
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DESIGN & PLANNING The design revolves around the atriums & functions. The design accommodates 2000 to 3000 passengers. The building support systems are a part of the building which monitors the control of mechanical services. The departure & arrival functions are on separate floors to avoid illicit activities & to differentiate between the two functions of the terminal to prevent passenger chaos. The passengers are connected to and from the cruise liner by aerobridges at two levels. The current & future liners dock on the suthern side of the terminal. The pier is used as an apron & baggage handling area during cruising period.
Proposed ground floor plan
First floor plan
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Second floor plan
SERVICE COMPONENTS The above diagram shows the different service components such as circulation, mechanical services, fire escape, baggage handling ramps & the atriums.
NET ZERO ENERGY COMPONENTS The components used in this project that corresponds to the net zero concept are: (a) solar trees (ground transportation area) (b) wind trees & wind turbine lamps (c) underwater turbines on pier (d) CETO technology & pi pelines (e) rain water harvesting pits (f) photovoltaic cells in glass units (g) reuse of old shi p containers in promenade (h) refurbished outdoor furniture (i) diaphragm walls for boundaries (j) large grass cover to absorb humidity
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Third floor plan
South Elevation
TERMINAL ROOF SYSTEM The main roof of the terminal is separated in three tiers: TIER 1: ACP ceiling with brass finish TIER 2: Aluminium alloy space frame TIER 3: Stainless steel cladding Modern materials such as PTFE glass with infused PV cells, brass cladding over RCC columns, PV infused glass facade.
Detail 1: Space frame
Departure (L1): Drop - off
Detail 2: Waffle slab
Detail 3: Skylight
Departure (L2): Check - in & lobby
BUILDING SECTIONS & ELEVATIONS The sections & elevations of the terminal building highlight different design aspects such as: (a) various heights within terminal (mimics undulating waves) (b) various building materials (c) structural systems used (d) functions within terminal (e) pier & cruise docking (f) colour palette of materials (g) contrasting architecture style
The double heights, glass skylights, atriums & curtain walls constitute to the demeanor of light & airy interiors, which provides a comfortable atmosphere for the passengers, in comparison to the warm & humid climate in the exteriors. Departure (L2): Moving walk
The solar radiation analysis of the building provided data for the appropriate overhangs, material selection, ground cover & more.
The interiors are in contrast to the surrounding buildings. The colours are in warm shades to provide a feeling of warmth. The colours correspond to the context, following the Franco - Indian architecture.
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Departure (L2): Body scanning
Section through Atriums
Section through promenade
Section through Pier
Departure (L3): Boarding hall with shops & lounge
North Elevation
Departure (L3): Boarding queue
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VIVA VIVID RESORTS, BADAMI Villas | 2019 | Semester IX (Internshi p) Firm: Vivid Kreations, Indiranagar Phase-I of the villa resorts was the multi purpose site office was designed to cater functions such as a conference room with staff quarters, site office, restaurant for the villa users and a Farm Stay. View: Site Office
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Concept: False ceiling over the restaurant area
Section of site office/farm stay with roofing detail
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Technical Plan: Electrical drawing
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Plan: Furniture layout of the farm stay
FARM STAY PLANNING The farm stay accommodates a: (a)lounge space with projector & screen due to the connectivity of electrical lines, (b)dining & bar counter area, (c)bedroom with a poster bed & small cupboard, (d)wallpapers are used since they have an ease in application & removal. Since it is for temporary usage, the furnitures used are of easy installation & dismanting type with wallpapers for walls. The material & colour palette for the building design caters to the climate & regional requirements, warm tones are used along with low cost wood.
View: Cozy seating in bedroom
View: Bedroom
RESTAURANT WALL IDEA The wall will have a low height cutlery stand attached to it,& the part above it will be framed with 12mm thick white plasterboard. The exposed wall within the frame will be plastered & painted with chalkboard paint in green or black colour, as suitable. This space can be used to write the menu of the day, etc. The wall is used as a backing for the almirah for the Farm Stay users.
View: Alternate choice for the toilet wall when used as a restuarant
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FLEXERA, SALARPURIA Office Breakout | 2019 | Semester IX (Internshi p) Firm: Vivid Kreations, Indiranagar A corporate interior project where the break out spaces encourages interactive and relaxing atmosphere within the hectic work hours of the users. Various sit out spaces in all the break out spaces, with new and modern materials with ambient lighting that enhances the aesthetics. 16
Break out space with swings
Contemporary semicovered seating
Standing workstation area
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PURVANKARA VENEZIA, YELAHANKA Refurbishment | 2019 | Semester IX (Internshi p) Firm: Vivid Kreations, Indiranagar The mid - century modern themed 3BHK flat is refurbished into an Air BnB which expresses simplistic and luxurious design for all spaces from the entry and foyeur to the bathrooms and balconies. The customized furniture and door designs also reflect the theme and colours. 18
View: Kitchen
View: Master Bathroom
View: Balcony
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ANKLIMATH Residence | 2019 | Semester IX (Internshi p) Firm: Vivid Kreations, Indiranagar The vastu-oriented residence is designed to be a traditional home, that responds to the hot and dry climate of North Karnataka. In addition to the planning, the functions revolves around the multi purpose epicentre,i.e. the courtyard, along with sustainable design accents throughout. 20
Central epicentre of design: The Courtyard
Vernacular materials such as Hailigi wood, mud bricks, & terracotta tiles. Plants such as frangi pani, bamboo & flowering shrubs accentuate the serenity & privacy of the space. this design is a blend of traditional & contemporary design features & materials. Colonnaded Porch with seating
Colonnaded walkway leading to service quarters
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REDEVELOPMENT OF MARKET Architectural Design | 2019 | Semester VIII Site: Mysore Markets bring people together because of food, economy, social nature of humans. The project caters to leisure and needs of the passer-by, by playing a crucial role in the context as a whole and helps create a pleasant environment by reminiscing Mysore through architecture. 22
Classification of markets
Gallery of market shops
Conceptual sketches & sections of design
Arrangement of shops in a gallery manner, for ease in circulation of goods, customers, & the passerby. The axes are perpendicular to shops for good airy flow of passengers & breeze. The facade of the existing Lansdowne maeket building is retained & the functions of the design revolves around the facade. Features such as terrace floors, shaded paths, heritage walks, arched openings, cusps on the arches, building materials & courtyards represnt the symbolism of the Indo sarcenic architecture of Mysore. 23
PLANNING & DESIGN The shops are arranged in a gallery order with axes perpendicular to site allowing for easy consumer, goods & passer-by circulation. The terraces open to temporary structure with tensile umbrellas for stalls. The cut-outs in the floor plates provide appropriate amounts of light & shadow.
Plan: Ground Floor
Plan: First Floor
Plan: Second Floor
East Elevation with arched facade design
Longitudinal section of market & cultural center
Park infront of the Lansdowne Market building
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Entrance vestibule with cusped arches at levels
Module of shop in the market
Plan: Third Floor
Plan: Master Plan
Plan: Basement 1
Plan: Basement 2
Detail: Cusped arches & windows
The design elements in the Lansdowne building highlight and follows the existing Indosarcenic arhitecture style as that of the surrounding context. Some elements seen in the design proposal are the cusped archways, existing entry & exit vestibules for the market building, refurbished umbrella stalls, courtyards & skylights.
Section: Rooftop open air theatre
Detail: Module of shop in market
DESIGN ELEMENTS
Section through Courtyard
Section through skylights & entrance vestibules
Exhibition stalls on first level overlooking bus depot
Rooftop amphitheatre & food court atop
Heritage walkway/footbridge between ends of building
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TREE OF KNOWLEDGE Public Library | 2018 | Semester VII Site: Bengaluru The design creates an iconic library complex contributing to the culture of Bangalore, with its enhanced public imagery and symbolism which is emphasised by the design. The combination of elements of Garden City and irregular shapes of the lakes in Bangalore conceptualizes design. 26
Social, cultural & economic identity of Bengaluru
All entries are from the south, which open to the landscaped spaces for kids & adults as a relaxation space. Green features such as landscaped terraces, green walls, & atriums. Library terminates at fifth floor and opens to the cultural center with food stalls & view decks.
Design elements in the project
Vertical Zoning in library
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Master Plan of the public library complex
Plan: Column layout
Plan: Basement floor
Detailed Ground floor Plan
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Plan: Mezzanine floor
Plan: First floor
Longitudinal Section through the library complex
Plan: Second floor Section through the Atrium (central feature)
PLANNING & DESIGN
Plan: Third floor
The concept of the design program was inspired from �The Image of the City� by Kevin Lynch. From this, the concept explains the importance of the image of the city through elements like path, edge, district, node, and landmark. All this constitutes the qualities of creating an identity of any place or building in a city.
The sections shows the relation of the library building with respect to its context, where the structure creates a visual landmark, and breaks the corner by softening the junction.
The library complex acts as a public
Plan: Fourth floor
Plan: Fifth floor
Plan: Sixth floor
Plan: Seventh floor
transition area between the buildings surrounding it (Vishveshwaraya Towers, Japenes Consulate building, Minsk square). The site is located bwteen the old and new parts of the city of Bengaluru. The design of the building and its site revolves around the concept of the heritage and culture of Bengaluru. The new and old identities of the city is reflected in the design. The concepts of Garden City and Lake City are used in the design conceptualization and the planning of the library stacking, seating etc. The form of the building and the undulating landscape and roofing is derived from the irregular shapes that reflect the topography of the lakes in Bengaluru. The coulmn layouts, the tree-like columns, the meandering seating and book stacks, stairwells also reflect this concept. The materials and colours are warm and vibrant to show the various seasons and the changes the city experienced throughout the past centuries. The agglomeration of private, semi-private and public functions makes the planning a unique design for the library. The informality of the space is represented through the fluidity within and outside the library. The fluid and organic form of the library breaks the sharp edges of the site visually.
Entrance Portico
Voronoi light-shadow in south
Seating: Fourth floor
Rooftop open air theatre
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WEAVERS’ HABITATION Community Housing | 2017 | Semester IV Site: Ilkal Climate respondant cluster houses around community spaces act as a platform for public functions, courtyards, playgrounds, cattle rearing spaces and the community well, and provides immediate amenities like school,market, platform to exhibit the works of the residents. 30
Concept: Interlacing of thread yarns of woven fabric
Development: Cluster arrangement on the plots as per resident typology
Concept: Interlacing of spaces for market
The interlaced clusters open to a common area in the center acting as a connecting area. The sustainable community involves agglomeration of different sizes and types of houses resulting in integration of spaces. The outward courtyards open up to a larger connecting space that face 12-16 houses. These open into a larger community space acting as the heart of the dwelling for celebrations and exhibitions.
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Master Plan of Housing for the weaving community
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PLANNING & DESIGN Concept of yarns interlaced are represented in the design of clusters as it caters to tying different spaces & are also separated by central connecting spaces. The orientation & placement of the clusters & other buildings in the site are placed in accordance with the wind flow & contours, in order to provide a refreshing ambience for the residents.
Cluster Plan: Type I: 4 ‘type C’ plots
Type I: 4 ‘type C’ plots: Elevation
Type I: 4 ‘type C’ plots: Section
(A) Transverse Section
The plinth of each house serves as a multi purpose area for activities such as drying spices, seating, platform for conversations, water storage area, drying utensils, and sometimes for sleeping during hot and humid nights. The plinth is given a major importance in Karnataka, where the neighbours have group conversations and Panchayat meetings.
The planning of the plots are done with respect to combination of residents who have different professions like weavers (power and handloom), labourers, miners, cattle rearers, tailors etc.
Cluster Plan: Type II: 2 ‘type B’ + 2 ‘type C’ plots
Connecting Space: immediate green pastures
Type II: 2 ‘type B’ + 2 ‘type C’ plots: Section
View of pathway with stone pergolas
Multipurpose Plinth
Connecting Space: connected mud plastered terrace
(B) Longitudinal Section
Sections through the site
Connecting Space: Type III Housing cluster
The clusters of houses are designed around a central connecting space as the main element. This caters to the hot and dry climate of Ilkal, and provides a relaxation area for the residents. The houses are connected to each other by pergolas, which act as shading devices along with the courtyards, overhangs and lintels. Central platform is the main emphasis.
Connecting Space: 2-storey clusters
Connecting Space: Type II Housing cluster
Central community space with tensile roofing
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JUNKET BOULEVARD Interior Design | 2018 | Semester VII Site: RMZ Tower in Yelahanka The 5000sft rooftop restobar offers superior comfort and quality services. User experience is enhanced by lighting,acoustics,services. The Garden theme with quirky colour schemes promotes go-green trend with hues symbolizing generations of people living in the city. 34
Signage of the Restobar
Bird’s eye view of the restobar
Infinity pool as a recreational zone
People of various age groups will be the customers of this restobar. Hence, colours in light materials and textures can improve the footfall. Junket Boulevard provides a relaxing ambience where foodies of all ages are welcome. Boulevard is represented by canopies shading the rooftop restobar.
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ZONING & CEILING DESIGN The programs are spread in a linear order along the peri pheral walls, with the backlit glass dance floor as the primary function at the centre. Ceiling design varies in zones. The bar & pathways surround the dance floor. Zoning of programs are placed strategically with respect to the entrance. Plan: Program zoning
Plan: Reflected Ceiling drawing
DESIGN & FURNITURE TYPES The flooring materials are kept subtle in contrast to the bright quirky coloured refurbished wood & acrylic furnitures. The materials of different zones within the restobar used are wood decking along pathways,concrete flooring for kitchen & utility, stone for seating, grass pockets within & along the lounge space. The furnitures are designed in accordance to comfort & aesthetics. Different types of furniture used are 2,4,6 & 8 seaters, bar stools & acrylic poolside pods.
Furniture Typology: Bar stools
Furniture Typology: 6 - 8 seaters
Furniture Typology: 2 - 4 seaters
Plan: Flooring & furniture typologies in different zones
Bar side view during the night
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Infinity pool & Accent wall for photograhic moments
South Elevation
Section throughthe infinity pool
Section through the Entrance to the rooftop restobar
Dance floor with tensile roof & trusses with ivy
Green pocket & seating view with pergolas as roofing reflecting Indian courtyards
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OTHER WORKS & INTERESTS Academic - extracurricular activities | 2020 Models | Artworks | Acoustics | Workshops An insight to my extracurricular activities and skills apart from academics, showing interest in arts and crafts, efficiency in model making, product design and sustainable building workshops. Sketches: Fashion Designing for interschool competitions
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The pages further shows a preview of my hobbies and skills in not just architectural design but also in other fields related and not related to architecture, which further helped me explore and develop interests and new skills. Painting: Travelogue
Instagram Painting: Travelogue
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ACOUSTICS ACTIVITY The activity of improving the acoustical performance of the college studio with classroom helped overcome challenges such as reducing sound levels, minimizing background low frequency sound, ensuring speech quality, preventing the built-up echoes, ensuring speaker and listener comfort. The objective of altering the calculated reverberation time was done by using methods and materials such as acoustic curtains or drapery over windows, partitions with notice boards, white boards, and styrofoam cups. These serve as reflective and absorbant mediums.
Model: Proposed classroom design with acoustic materials
Model: White boards as reflective material with acoustic curtains
Activity: Land Use mapping of the given zone
Activity: Determination of roads & its hierarchy
Activity: Determination of traffic flow
Activity: Sections of buildings across a street in the mapped zone
URBAN PLANNING ACTIVITY (GROUP)
Model: Separation of studio and classroom with notice board as partitions
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The activity of the urban planning project was to map a zone of Yelahanka. The different zones mapped shows the different aspects of urban planning such as land use classification within the zone, the roads and its hierarchy, the traffic movement and the typology of buildings.
MODEL MAKING The hand-made models show variations in use of materials, roofing types, and scales. The understanding and skillmanshi p varies on growing levels.
Model: Tensile Structure as public space roofing
Model: Library building in Bengaluru
Structure Detail: Airport tensile roofing
Sketches & Paintings
WORKSHOPS & ARTWORKS The workshops conducted and attended over the years helped explore and develop skills in subjects other than architecture such as product design, furniture design, reuse of scrap materials for furniture and lighting, carpentry or wood working, sustainable architectural methods and more.
Model: Juvenile Rehabilitation Center in Mumbai
Product
Design:
Sheet Organiser for Architecture students
Painting, sketching and crafts are a hobby which developed over the years from childhood to adulthood. This helps ease stress, anxiety and also helps boost the skills. Other hobbies include dancing, gardening, playing the violin, and travelling. Cardboard furniture by THE Workshop
Model: A perfume pop - up store in public spaces
Adobe dome & vault by GramaVidya
Woodcrafting Workshop by Bram Studio
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ARCHITECTURE
PORTFOLIO
ARSHITA RAVINDRANATHAN (2015 - 2020) Contact: (+91) 9980324814 Email ID: ar.arshita.ravi@gmail.com 42
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