DEEKSHID K LAL 25 April 1999 @dixit_lal deekklal@gmail.com (+91) 93874 65677
Growing up I wanted to be an artist, a poet, a designer, and everything in between. I’ve always been told to pick one and make a career out of it. So I decided to be an architect and be all of it at once. Hi I’m Deekshid Lal. I’ve completed my 3rd year of B.arch studies and am currently seeking internship opportunities. I’m always excited to learn new things and develop my technical and artistic skills. Looking forward to working with you.
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EDUCATION
2018 - Today School of Architecture Mookambika Technical Campus | Ernakulam Bachelor of Architecture 2012 - 2017
St. Mary’s English Medium School | Calicut ISC by CISCE Class XI | Grade A (2017 Passed) ICSE by CISCE Class X | Grade A (2015 Passed)
2017 - 2018
Sargaalaya Kerala Arts & Crafts Village | Calicut Kerala Traditional Mural Paintings. Studied under the guidence of Artist Naveen S.
2018 - 2020
Unit Secretary NASA | India Represented my college at the 63rd NASA General Council. Unit Designee for the 62nd year.
2020 - 2022
Head Boy | SOA MTC Became college Head Boy.
2021 - 2022
Collaborative Urban Design | IIA Cochin Conducted Urban Design Study of Shantipuram Colony, Kochin. Study in collaboration with Indian Institute of Architects Cochin Center.
2020 - 2022
3D Visualizer | Freelance Works Building Render | Concept Visualization | Project Walkthroughs
2020 - 2022
Graphics Designer | Freelance Works Poster Design | Magazines & Publication Designs | Logo & Branding Motion Graphics | Animation
2018
Spot Fixing | Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam Revamping negative spots around Muvattupuzha town. Group Initiative by SOA MTC.
2020
Bus Terminus Design Proposal | Design Competition Anual NASA Design Competition.
2019
Climate Change Design Expression | Kuzhupilly Beach, Cochi Massive sand art sculpture demonstration at Kuzhupilly Beach A peacefull demonstration against Climate Change.
2020
ZAALA Design Collective | Branding + Design Branding and Face Design for ZAALA Design Collective.
2020
Light Earth Designs | Start Up Creative Designer for Light Earth Designers, based in Ernakulam.
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Art Works & Paintings | Passion Works Various commisioned art works and mural painting works done.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
CAD Render Publishing Media
Autocad Lumion Photoshop Premier Pro
SKILLS
Language Manual Skills
English Malayalam Drafting Modeling
EXPERIENCES/ ACHIEVEMENTS
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Sketchup Twinmotion Illustrator Adobe After Effects
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Rhinoceros VRay Indesign Blender
Hindi Tamil Painting Sketching
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AALTO’S RETREAT AR ALVAR AALTO’S WEEKEND COTTAGE S3 2019
Location - Kothamangalam, Ernakulam Site Area - 4677 sq.m 115.5 cent
Type - Special Residence Year - Semester 3, 2019
Aalto’s Retreat WEEKEND COTTAGE FOR AR. ALVAR AALTO
Creating a Weekend Retreat Home for the Finnish architect & designer Alvar Aalto. The site located at Kothamangalam offered a calm and peaceful atmosphere best for spending some alone time away from the bustle of the city. The neighboring river, the plethora of vegetation, and fauna also add to the peaceful atmosphere. Taking inspiration from the site and context. Design with zero to no alteration to site contours. Landscaping features also compliment the site. Aalto’s iconic red brick form contrasts the greens surrounding it. Structure to bring in ample sun and wind. Use of courtyard and clerestory windows to bring ample sunlight all the while reducing heat gain. Experimented with multiple sill level fenestrations.
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THE NEXUS
PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTE S4 2020
Location - Kalamassery, Ernakulam Site Area - 3844.8 sq.m 9.5 acre
Type - Performing Arts Institute Year - Semester 4, 2020
The Nexus WHERE GODS DANCE
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A performing arts institute teaching the Kerala Traditional Art forms of Kathakali and The Malabar sacred art form of Theyyam Thira. The program contains administration areas, classrooms, informal performing spaces, a library, gym, canteen, staff offices, utilities, and a cultural center. Creating a Nexus point for human and divine interventions. Inspired by the art form where Kathakali is the dramatic dance that depicts the legends and myths whereas Theyyam is believed to be the dance performed by humans whose bodies are temporarily inhabited by heavenly beings. The interior spaces can be broadly classified as either divine spaces or humane spaces. Creating a scenario where one learns with the divine and performs in front of humans. 14
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THE GREEN SHIFT RESPONSIVE VERTICAL RESIDENTIAL HOUSING S5 2020
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HIGH RISE APARTMENT | Bachelor Semester 5 | 2021
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Location - Kakkanad, Ernakulam Site Area - 77322 sq.m 1.91 acre
Type - High Rise Apartment Year - Semester 5, 2021
The Green Shift RESPONSIVE VERTICAL RESIDENTIAL HOUSING
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The project is a 19-floor high-rise apartment building housing 70 dwelling units. This 68.0-meter tower is envisioned entirely made from responsibly sourced timber using cross-laminated timber (CLT). Including the elevator shafts are made entirely from CLT and columns made from glued laminated timber, Glulam.
This project aims to shift perspectives from traditional construction to a responsible alternative. The program includes a basement parking facility, ground-floor commercial units, and first-floor amenities followed by 17 floors of dwelling units. The design aims to give much focus to the unnoticed basement floor by shifting the main lobby of the building underground. Thereby separately handling the circulations of the residents from the public. The semi-opened basement acts as a wind tunnel capturing the wind from the river and transporting them to the higher floors. This along with the green terrace makes the building less energy-dependent. The vertical zoning aims to cultivate the communal feelings of the inhabitants. The communal connection which is often lost in vertical rise housing is preserved through the use of careful vertical zoning.
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THE OPEN COMMUNITY A BETTER GATED COMMUNITY S6 2021
GATED COMMUNITY | Bachelor Semester 6 | 2021
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Location - Vengola, Perumbavoor Site Area - 22886.79 sq.m 565.5 cent
Type - Gated Community Year - Semester 6, 2021
The Open Community A BETTER GATED COMMUNITY A community for a total of 110 families comprising 21 individual villas, 2 low-rise apartments, and a 10-floor high-rise apartment. The units are placed along a green belt that runs through the heart of the plot. Vehicles are given less priority and designed in such a way that all amenities and services are accessible by walking. The project’s main aim is to reduce segregation within the community and encourage positive interactions. The project’s design of boundary walls nurtures neighborhood feelings. Instead of focusing amenities in one corner, they are instead placed along the green belt making it easily accessible as well as transforming them into activity nooks. Even the main entrance to the community is through pedestrian access with the vehicular entry shifted to the sidelines. The commercial unit provided ensures better relationships with outside people as well.
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THE RECLAIMED GREENS REFORMING AN URBAN GREEN CORRIDOR S5 2020
URBAN DESIGN | Bachelor Semester 9 | 2022
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Location - Kochi City Region Context - Thammanam, Kaloor, Palarivattom
Type - Urban Design Year - Semester 9, 2022
The Reclaimed Greens REFORMING AN URBAN GREEN CORRIDOR
In the ever growing city of Kochin there is a noticable reduction of green spaces. Only a 0.49 % net area of parks, playgrounds and open spaces area leading to scattered communities and unhealthy lifestyle. In this scenario the need to preserve the available greens are of atmost importance. The design proposal explores the benifits and importance of preserving such green. Creating a green corridor along the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium premisi and the connecting Stadium Link Road. The project occupies the available area converting it into live and active linear park. Introducing a grey water insfrastruture to improve water usage efficiency. Connecting the multiple STPs within the zone and repurposing the grey water which are else dumped into the canal. The entire stretch of the park acts as a massive rain water harvesting system. Together with the canal redevelopment aims to reduce the overall toll on the water usage. Another highlight of the project is the introduction of Agro Gym facilities. Providing open gym facilities which diverts the physical exercise to urban agriculture production.
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Morphology
Age Map
Ecology
Unbuilt - 66.7 %
Residential - 73.2 %
0 - 10 Years - 29.1 %
Vaccant Plots
Built - 17.5 %
Commercial - 22.9 %
10 - 20 Years - 25.8 %
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Road - 13.7 %
Public - 3.8 %
20 - 30 Years - 45.0 %
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Water Body - 2.1 %
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