PORTFOLIO DEVAIAH
PONNIMADA
Compiled book of works from 2019 - 2021
ASHOK
DEVAIAH
PONNIMADA
ASHOK
Interested in pushing the boundaries of architectural design with the fast-paced advancements in technology, operating in the intersection of sustainability, economy, culture and space. I believe through a multi-disciplinary design approach can yield context sensitive optimal solutions, enabling us to rethink and manifest new conceptual possibilities to conventional building typology designs.
Nationality
Personal
Indian
Languages
Contact
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Education
2019 - 2021
dhyand12@gmail.com studio.dhyandevaiah
The Architectural Association School of Architecture Master of Architecture in Emergent Technologies and Design
2019 onwards
Registered Architect CA/2019/108771
London
India
Council of Architecture 2013 - 2018
R.V. College of Architecture Bachelor of Architecture
Professional Experience
2019
Freelance Architect
Bangalore
India
Work Period - 1+ Years 2018
Mistry Architects
India
Professional Training: Jan to Jul 2017
Anil Dube Architect
Professional Training: Jul to Dec
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India
Proficiency
3D Modelling
Rhinoceros 3D Grasshopper Parametric Modelling Terrain Modelling & Analysis Environmental Analysis Multi-Objective Optimisation Finite Element Analysis Computational Fluid Dynamics Augmented Reality
Sketchup Drafting Tools
Rendering Tools Game Engine Programming Languages Presentation Tools
Autodesk AutoCad Autodesk Revit Lumion V-Ray Unity 3D Python C# Adobe Suite InDesign Photoshop Premier Pro
Microsoft Office
Achievements
2019
Volunteer: Open House London 2019
London
Tin House, London by Henning Stummel 2018
Volunteer: Kodava Samaja
India
Supply chain logistics volunteer for procuring and organising essential supplies for flood affected victims of Kodagu and Kerala. 2015
Head of Publicity Team, RVCA
India
Organised a live public participatory installation at the Open Street Bangalore - 2015. 2012
Volunteer: Centre for Social Action
India
Curated innovative strategies to help spread awareness on waste segregation and management to the economically weaker sections of the society.
Workshops
2020
Robotic Workspaces: Studio Greg Lynn
London
DigitalFUTURES 2020 2019
CADAVRE EXQUIS: a Digital Casting and Ceramics Workshop Course
London
AA Comm. & Media Studies 2017
Biomimicry: Nature Inspired Design Thinking
India
Biomimicry India
CV ./: Curriculum Vitae
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C O N T E N T S Computational Design
Rural WaterScapes
P. 05-14
Agent Based Systems
P. 15-18
Cellular Automata
P. 19-22
Design & Build
P. 23-24
Articulated Geometry
P. 25-28
Revolved Assembly
P. 29-36
PE./ 01 :
Brigade Woods
P. 39-42
PE./ 02 :
Interior Design
P. 43-44
PE./ 03 :
Community Water Point
P. 45-46
CD./ 01 :
Construction and Water Management strategies for a resilient settlement design in Ethiopia
CD./ 02 :
A multi-agent based system, used in form finding explorations for a pavilion design.
CD./ 03 :
Morphological explorations for a pavilion design using cellular automata, governed by the abstracted principles of wasp nest construction.
CD./ 04 :
Generative Design, material computation,large-scale fabrication & assembly.
Material Fabrication
MF./ 01 :
Fabricating an articulated geometry using Veneer
MF./ 02 :
Adapting material properties of veneer to fabricate a revolved assembly structure
Professional Experience
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CD ./01 : Rural WaterScapes Construction and Water Management strategies for a resilient settlement design in Ethiopia
The project investigates the potential for the generation and development of a resilient rural community capable of harvesting and managing atmospheric water in the context of a semi-arid environment located in the Somali Region of Ethiopia, Eastern Africa. The research focuses on the design and fabrication strategy for a settlement that could permanently house and ensure the necessary water and productive land for the development of refugees, internally displaced persons and rural settlers whilst also temporarily housing pastoral nomadic groups during the dry season. Environmental and site conditions, as well as indigenous agricultural strategies were considered for the design of a settlement network and distribution that can be adapted to the existing terrain hydrology. Material, fabrication and living conditions were examined to design the housing units. Automation was considered for the construction process, which was evaluated through a set of manual and robotic BioShotcreting experiments.
CD ./01: Rural WaterScapes
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CD ./01: Rural WaterScapes
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Data Extraction
Hydrological Analysis Primary
Channels
Secondary Channels Catchment
Ponds
Slope Analysis
Slope in percentage 0
27%
Topographical Analysis
5m Contour Interval
45m
200m
Terrain Generation Site 10km
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Extraction x 10km
Design Simulation
Block Distribution
Block Distribution Algorithm
Multi
Settlement Distribution
Objective Distribution Algorithm
Catchment
Ponds
Agricultural
Area
Fodder
Area
Residential
Area
Multi Selection
Site Selection Objective Algorithm
High Soil Moisture Low Soil Moisture
Study Patch Extraction Site 5km
CD ./01: Rural WaterScapes
Extraction x 5km
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Proximity
Topographical analysis
Hydrological analysis Pond generation
Grid generation 16m x 16m
Proximity
Agricultural land selection around water courses
Fodder land selection
Block Distribution Algorithm Logic
In order to carry out the block distribution experiment, a distribution algorithm is developed which is informed by the local hydrological analysis and the available grids, to select plots for catchment ponds, agricultural lands, fodder lands and livestock lands. Further to this, the data from the topographical analyses inform the location of the harvesting towers, housing modules and other ancillary functions.
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Land Culling
Land Culling
Land Culling
Land Culling
Livestock husbandry land selection
Proximity
Land Culling
Proximity
Water tower placement
Is there land available? NO
YES
Agricultural land selection in the lower ground
Permanent housing placement
Temporary housing placement
Shower and dry toilet placement
Land Culling
Land Culling
Land Culling
Land Culling
Avg. Cluster Points
Public Programmes Placement Network Generation Public land addition
CD ./01: Rural WaterScapes
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Water Harvesting Tower
Rain water Collector
The design of the tower is aimed at improving the structural performance of the tower morphology against wind loads; considering the use of locally sourced timber elements.
Fog water Collector Tension Cables Canopy
Multi-objective optimisation experiments are conducted to improve the water harvesting performance of the tower.
Water Collection Space
Temporary Housing The design of the temporary shelter is conceived as an inhabitable form-work which is made from a single module allowing flexibility in spatial configuration. The temporary structure is constructed using textile meshes attached to deployable wooden form-work. Form finding experiments are conducted to determine the typology of the modules based on geometric, structural and environmental requirements.
Permanent Housing The permanent shelters are made of monolithic earth shells, which are comprised of several layers of dry, wet and viscous matter. Shell Rationalisation experiments were conducted to generate different typologies based on shell curvature and spatial requirements. 13
Temporary Module Textile Meshes Deployable Formwork
Wash Facilities
Permanent Module BioShotcrete Shell
Partition Screens
Water Collection Module
CD ./01: Rural WaterScapes
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CD ./02 : Agent Based Systems A multi-agent based system, used in form finding explorations for a pavilion design.
Agent-Based modelling, is a method wherein a system is modelled based on the behaviour of a collection of autonomous decision-making entities called agents. Rule-sets are defined which influence each agent to individually assess its situation and make analytical decisions. It is an iterative-modelling process which simulates competitive interactions between agents and relies on he power of computation to explore dynamics out of the reach of pure mathematical modelling. This method of modelling has been used in form-finding explorations, network generation and flow simulations in multiple projects during the course of the academia. The project showcases the process of setting up an agent-based system and the fundamental parameters governing them, through a form finding exploration for a pavilion design. To gain maximum control of the system, trials are conducted varying values of the defined parameters and behaviour rules till an effective system is established.
CD ./02: Agent Based Systems
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System Setup Simulation
Parameters
Repelling Geometry
Agent Based System Domain
1. Repelling Geometry Simulation
Agents Initial Position
2. Agents Initial Position
Simulation
3.Attractor Points Domain
Simulation BEHAVIOUR
4. Agent Behaviour Rules
Agent Based System Simulation 17
RULES
- Alignment - Cohesion - Separation
Time-Step : 0.003 Separation: 0.10 Distance
Time-Step : 0.003 Separation : 0.15 Distance
Time-Step : 0.004 Separation : 0.10 Distance
Time-Step : 0.004 Separation : 0.25 Distance
A C S
A C S
A C S
A C S
: 0.20 : 60 : 0.00
CD ./02: Agent Based Systems
: 0.40 : 65 : 0.20
: 0.20 : 60 : 0.00
: 0.80 : 75 : 0.60
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CD ./03 : Cellular Automata Morphological explorations using cellular automata, governed by the abstracted principles of wasp nest construction.
The project investigates the nest construction activity of social wasps, to abstract governing principles to establish the system logics for an agent-based system, resulting in multiple outcomes of biology-inspired design for a pavilion. Cellular Automata, was selected as the method of computational modelling to translate the abstracted principles of nest construction to generate the morphological explorations. During the course of the project, the cellular automata algorithm was developed systematically from one dimensional CA to three dimensional CA, increasing the complexities of decision making for the cells at every successive stage.
CD ./03: Cellular Automata
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Repelling Geometries
Itera
Experiment 3
Experiment 2
Experiment 1
No of Iterations : 5
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No of Itera
ations
ations : 15
CD ./03: Cellular Automata
Cross-Sections
No of Iterations : 25
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Global Geometry
The generative algorithm allows for multiple outcomes of the spatial structure, which can be evaluated based on architectural, spatial,structural and material requirements.
Rationalisation Panelisation of the spatial structure is the chosen approach for its fabrication and assembly.
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Assembly & Fabrication Strategy 1 Fixed Form-work - Robotic rod bending of steel reinforcement rods
Strategy 2 Temporary Form-work - Bespoke jig using plywood & Rebar inserts
CD ./04 : Design & Build Generative Design, material large-scale fabrication & assembly.
computation,
The project was conceived as a part of the Design & Build, intra-studio competition which focuses on research into the fields of generative design, material properties, large scale fabrication and assembly technologies by utilising robotic fabrication for form-work generation for the construction of complex reinforced concrete constructions. The design of the global geometry is aimed at exploring the potentials of ribbon like shell structures,envisioned in engaging maximum available space, creating a play of architectural elements in the form of arches,ramps and seating spaces. CD ./04: Design & Build
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MF ./01 : Articulated Geometry Fabricating
an
articulated
geometry
using
Veneer
The aim of the project was to develop a global geometry using the principles of an articulated surface. The project was divided into two phases of research development which experimented with two different materials - paper and veneer, in each phase. Phase 1 focused on developing paper prototypes to understand the principles of articulated surfaces. Material properties of paper were were studied and kerfing experiments were conducted to observe the material behaviour. Inferences from experiments conducted in phase 1 informed experiments in phase 2, which focuses on using veneer to develop the global geometry. Material properties and behaviour of veneer were studied. Multiple Kerfing patterns were tested and evaluated based on the material bending achieved. Observations from the experiments conducted in both phases resulted in a component based assembly of the final self-standing articulated geometry.
MF ./01: Articulated Geometry
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M4-25 screw M4 Hex Nut
Component Scale
Spacer Joint
A component is comprised of two flat pattern elements. Kerfing on the flat patterns enables a certain degree of bending.
Flat Pattern
The two flat patterns are joined together at two points along their axis, creating a three dimensional articulated component.
Module Scale The module is comprised of three such components, with the ends overlapping the adjacent component in order to equally distribute the forces.
Component 1
M4-25 Screw M4 Hex Nut
Component 2
Global Geometry The resulting prototype comprises of a total of 30 components. The underlying geometry of the final assembly is a polyhedron comprising of : 20 triangles, 30 squares and 12 pentagons.
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MF ./02 : Revolved Assembly Adapting material properties of veneer to fabricate a revolved assembly structure
The project aims to understand the material behaviour and properties of veneer in order to develop a system of revolved assembly which can distribute forces uniformly throughout the system. Gaining an understanding of veneer through material testing prompted the design of a bespoke structural system. As veneer is a temperamental material, throughout the design process a series of systematic tests were conducted both physically and with Finite Element Analysis. In order to constrain the veneer components at the joints, in-order to prevent splitting and to also provide structural reinforcement, custom cleats were designed and fabricated. The design’s complexity created a need to analyze the assembly process and design systems and processes to fabricate the system. Bespoke jigs and fixtures were designed to constrain the components during assembly.
MF ./02: Revolved Assembly
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MF ./02: Revolved Assembly
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MF ./02: Revolved Assembly
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Linear Assembly Components are joined together using finger joints and tested in linear assembly. Tension cables are added to keep the finger joints under compression. Constraints are added at the top and bottom to restrict the vertical movement of the curved components
Radial Assembly The components are then tested in a radial assembly, which demanded the need for cleats at the intersection of the finger joints to restrict the horizontal movement of the components.
Constraint Tension Cable Finger Joint
Tension cables from these cleats are connected to a central node, holding the assembly in position. Tension Cable
Revolved Assembly The system was further developed based on the observations from the former assembly tests resulting in the final revolved assembly.
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Central Node
Cleat Bracket
Cleat Bracket
Central Node Threaded Rod
Master Node
MF ./02: Revolved Assembly
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PP ./00 : Professional Experience Sample of works undertaken as an architectural assistant
In the 12 months of professional experience as an architectural assistant, I have worked on a spectrum of projects ranging from large scale housing to intricate detailing of residential interiors. I have been responsible in assisting in the design development stages, preparation of schematic drawings, working drawings, interior layouts, 3D models and detailed visualisations.
PE ./00: Professional Experience
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PE ./01 : Brigade Woods Working Drawings and GFCs
Brigade woods is a 333 units apartment project located in Whitefield, Bangalore. The key aspect of the project being the design of the apartments are planned around the existing trees and vegetation on site.
PE ./01: Brigade Woods
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Ground Floor Plan 3
B BLOCK 4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
1
7
6
2
3
4
P BLOCK
5
6
OHT
S BLOCK
FOYER
BEDROOM
Cross Section
Pergola to further detail 1200
125
2250
600
BEDROOM
TOILET
FOYER
FOYER
BEDROOM
DUCT 2
2250
2250
1050
2250 125 600
125
BEDROOM
TOILET
LOBBY
TOILET
LOBBY
750
2250
600
125
2250
FOYER
2250 600
BEDROOM
2250
BEDROOM
TOILET
BEDROOM
600
125
2250 125
LIVING / DINING
600
2250
LIVING / DINING
1350 600
125
BEDROOM
125
125
1050
1050 2250 125
2250 2250 125
BEDROOM
FOYER
BEDROOM
101.7 SSL LVL Internal Road 100.7 FFL LVL
PARKING
DRIVEWAY
PARKING
PARKING
DRIVEWAY
PARKING
SECTION EE (THROUGH B,S,P BLOCK ENTRY)
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LIVING / DINING
600
2250
2940 3900
BASEAMENT FLOOR 94.4 FFL LVL 94.3 SSL LVL
BEDROOM
LIVING / DINING
FOYER
Internal Road 100.7 FFL LVL
3600
STILT FLOOR 98 FFL LVL 97.9 SSL LVL
Road Widening area
TOILET
LOBBY
101.7 SSL LVL
External road 99.81 LVL
BEDROOM
125
BEDROOM
125
TOILET
LOBBY
BEDROOM
600
2250
2940
600
750
GROUND FLOOR 101.9 FFL LVL 101.85 SSL LVL
BEDROOM
LIVING / DINING
2250
BEDROOM
LIVING / DINING
125
TOILET
BEDROOM
125
FOYER
2250
2250
FOYER
LIVING / DINING
600
125
125
2250
600
DUCT 2
LIVING / DINING
TOILET
600
600
BEDROOM
600
BEDROOM
125
2940
600
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
600
2250
BEDROOM
LIVING / DINING
2250
TOILET
LIVING / DINING
125
FOYER
125
2250
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
125
FOYER
BEDROOM
600
600
600
2250
TOILET
125
2250 125
FOYER
125
FIRST FLOOR 104.84 FFL LVL 104.79 SSL LVL
FOYER
600
1200
SECOND FLOOR 107.78 FFL LVL 107.73 SSL LVL
BEDROOM
600
Pergola to further detail
125
2940 2940
600
600
STAIRCASE HEADROOM
Skylight to further detail
1050
Skylight to further detail
125
THIRD FLOOR 110.72 FFL LVL 110.67 SSL LVL
9
125
FOURTH FLOOR 113.66 FFL LVL 113.61 SSL LVL
8
OHT
STAIRCASE HEADROOM
TERRACE FLOOR 116.6 FFL LVL 116.55 SSL LVL
7
2250
2
2250
1
INTERNAL COURTYARD 97.85 FFL LVL
INTERNAL COURTYARD
98 FFL LVL
PARKING
DRIVEWAY
STP
PARKING
97.85 FFL LVL
PARKING
DRIVEWAY
PARKING
PARKING
DRIVEWAY
PARKING
113.66 FFL 113.61 SSL
600
450
Utility
113.66 FFL 113.61 SSL
Master Bedroom 113.66 FFL 113.61 SSL
2250
Master Bedroom
Kitchen
450
2250 125
1050
125 2250
113.66 FFL 113.61 SSL
900
Utility
110.72 FFL 110.67 SSL
110.72 FFL 110.67 SSL
600
Master Bedroom 110.72 FFL 110.67 SSL
2250
Master Bedroom
Kitchen
450
2250 125
1050
2250
Sitout
Living
110.72 FFL 110.67 SSL
900
107.78 FFL 107.73 SSL
600
107.78 FFL 107.73 SSL
Master Bedroom 107.78 FFL 107.73 SSL
2250
Kitchen
Master Bedroom
450
2250
Utility
450
2250
Living 107.78 FFL 107.73 SSL
1050
Sitout
125
107.78 FFL 107.73 SSL
125 2250
Bedroom
125
125 2250
2250
Bedroom
600
104.84 FFL 104.79 SSL
Master Bedroom 104.84 FFL 104.79 SSL
2250
Master Bedroom
450
2250
Kitchen 104.84 FFL 104.79 SSL
450
2250
Utility
1050
Living
104.84 FFL 104.79 SSL
125
Sitout
125 2250
104.84 FFL 104.79 SSL
125
125 2250
100
Bedroom
600
900
1500
Parking
Parking
98 FFL 97.9 SSL
98 FFL 97.9 SSL
Parking
Parking
Parking
94.4 FFL 94.3 SSL
94.4 FFL 94.3 SSL
94.4 FFL 94.3 SSL
Section G2
Sitout
102.95 SSL LVL
Utility
Kitchen 101.9 FFL 101.85 SSL
INTERNAL ROAD 102.2 FFL LVL 101.7 SSL
Parking
Parking
98 FFL 97.9 SSL
98 FFL 97.9 SSL
Parking
Parking
94.4 FFL 94.3 SSL
94.4 FFL 94.3 SSL
Section G4
Section G5
600
Master Bedroom
101.9 FFL 101.85 SSL
Master Bedroom
101.9 FFL 101.85 SSL
Parking
Parking
98 FFL 97.9 SSL
98 FFL 97.9 SSL
98 FFL 97.9 SSL
Parking
Parking
Parking
Parking
94.4 FFL 94.3 SSL
94.4 FFL 94.3 SSL
94.4 FFL 94.3 SSL
94.4 FFL 94.3 SSL
HVAC shaft
Section G6
Section G7
2250
Internal Road 102.2 FFL LVL
2250
Living
101.9 FFL 101.85 SSL
2250
100
Ramp
Parking
Section G3
Internal Road 102.2 FFL LVL
1050
101.9 FFL 101.85 SSL
450
101.7 SSL
Bedroom
300
2250
Internal Road 101.6 LVL
450
101.7 SSL
KItchen
101.9 FFL 101.85 SSL
125 2250
INTERNAL ROAD 101.6 FFL LVL
125
1050 2250
125
101.9 FFL 101.85 SSL
900
1500
900
KItchen
104.84 FFL 104.79 SSL
98 FFL 97.9 SSL
Parking
Section H1
Chord Sections PE ./01: Brigade Woods
1050
1050
1050
1050
1050 2250
2250
900
Living
1500 100
600
Parking
Section G1
H9 116.6 FFL 116.55 SSL
900
2250
Section F1
101.7 SSL
Living
107.78 FFL 107.73 SSL
700
Master Bedroom
INTERNAL ROAD 101.6 FFL LVL
100
Bedroom
600
2250
104.84 FFL 104.79 SSL
Kitchen
101.9 FFL 101.85 SSL
Sitout
116.6 FFL 116.55 SSL
1500
50
104.84 FFL 104.79 SSL
900
HVAC shaft
Utility
113.66 FFL 113.61 SSL
4
3
2600
1050
Kitchen
2250 1050
102.95 SSL
Bedroom
110.72 FFL 110.67 SSL
1670
125 2250
2250 1050
Sit out
Master Bedroom
600
101.6 FFL INTERNAL ROAD
Bedroom
600
125
125
125
107.78 FFL 107.73 SSL
Sit out 1900
Utility
2
900
2250
2250 1050
107.78 FFL 107.73 SSL
100
Master Bedroom
100
Kitchen
Utility
1 116.6 FFL 116.55 SSL
900
Living
110.72 FFL 110.67 SSL
1670
1900
2
600
125
Sit out
125
110.72 FFL 110.67 SSL
2250
125
Utility
Sit out
125
Kitchen
110.72 FFL 110.67 SSL
100
Master Bedroom
1
1500
100
600
600
1670
2250
2250 1050
2250
1900
100
Bedroom
2 116.6 FFL 116.55 SSL
600
600
113.66 FFL 113.61 SSL
1
2 116.6 FFL 116.55 SSL
125
Sit out
1
125
113.66 FFL 113.61 SSL
3
2250
Sit out
125
125
113.66 FFL 113.61 SSL
100
Master Bedroom
2
125
2250
2250
2250
1050
Utility
Living
1
1670
1900
100
Kitchen
3 116.6 FFL 116.55 SSL
125
2
1050
1 116.6 FFL 116.55 SSL
1050
3
125 2250
2
125 2250 2250
1
125
3 116.6 FFL 116.55 SSL
1050
2 1050
1
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IN
T.V Unit Design Box-work Elevation
Plan at M
Plan at N
Details
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PE ./02 : Interior Design Design Development, working drawings, 3D-Modelling and Visualisation
As a part of the interior design and detailing works of a luxury six-bedroom house located in Bangalore, the brief for the master bedroom was to have a design that was comfortable and easy to maintain to suit the client’s daily lifestyle.
PE ./02: Interior Design
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Plan
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Marking Out Plan
Section XX’
PE ./03 : Community Water Point Design Development,Working Drawings and GFCs
The community water point design is a part of the low cost housing and rehabilitation efforts for the regions affected by the 2015 earthquake in Nepal. A total of 27 community water points were identified and sanctioned to be renovated. The design involves a primary wall separating activities of bathing and water collection. By incorporating a seating area with provision for natural shading towards the collection points, the design aims to influence the idea of the water point as an important social space. PE ./03: Community Water Point
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