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CURRICULUM VITAE FARHANA SHAJI Student Architect I define myself as an young freshmen engaged to a global society. I believe in our responsibility to others and the power of architecture as a tool for social change. Art was my first interest, I wanted to apply my skills into the real world and architecture was that outlet. In these four years, I have come to resonate with a fact that there is a story which one has to write through their design, for others to play in. I have always been fascinated by the creative process and the careful consideration that goes into design from a young age. I have always felt like a person who likes to explore and grasp the dynamics that are common in this life form. In order to prepare for a rigorous environment, I am eager to learn and experience new. I also enjoy exploring different ethnicities from an architectural standpoint. 11-Au-1999 frha.1108@gmail.com +91 9633972878 KOCHI ,KERALA
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EDUCATION
WORKSHOP
EVENTS
COMPETION
SEMINARS /TALKS
DEXTERITY
2004-2018
AL-AMEEN PUBLIC SCHOOL,Edapally
Kochi,Kerala
2018+
SASI CREATIVE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu
2019, sep
BRICK WORKSHOP
2019, dec
JAALI DESIGN WORKSHOP,Ar.George Attokaran
Kochi,Kerala
2020, jan
GRAPHISOFT
Birmigham,UK
2020, jan
VECTOR GRAPHICS
Birmigham,UK
2020, jun
ALGORITHM ,oneistox (online)
2021, oct
EDGE SOFTWARE
2021, nov
3D PRINTING
Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu
2022, jun
GRIHA
Banglore,Karnataka
2022, jun
FUNICULAR ARCHITECTURE
Banglore,Karnataka
2022, jun
UDL PHOTOSHOP MASTER CLASS
Banglore,Karnataka
2019,apr
BUILDMAT
Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu
2019,dec
KOCHI DESIGN WEEK
Kochi ,Kerala
2020,jan
VECTOR WORK,
2022,jun
ANUAL NASA CONVENTION
2019,
TINY LIBRARY, volumezero
2020, sep 20
ANDC TROPHY, NASA INDIA
2021,june 21
HOUSE 2.0 ,archdais
2021,sep 30
ARCHITECTURAL MODEL COMPETION, mango architect
2022,feb 10
AMERICAN STANDARD DESIGN,as:da
(SCSA) Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu
(SCSA)
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(Birmigham City University) Birmigham,UK Banglore,Karnataka
Fosters+Patners
Lydia Thornley
Brijesh Shaijal
Zaha Hadid Architects
B V Doshi
Dean D’cruz
BIG Architect
G Shankar
Sanjay Mohe
Victoria Farrow
Vinnu Daniel
Namith Verma
Rogers Stirk Harbour+Patners
Reny Lijo
Toney joseph
O’Dounell+Tuomey
Pradeepkumar
Pan Kaj Dharkan
Vectorwork
Katta Mossin
Auto Cad
EDGE
Sketch up
Rhino
Photoshop
Grasshoper
Lumion
Adobe Indesign
Revit
Vray
Adobe Illustrate
Micro-office
SCHOLARLY THINKING
DISSERTATION ( EXPERIMENTAL EARTH ARCHITECTURE )
LINGO
English | Malayalam |Tamil |
INTERESTS
Reading | Travel | Photography | Discovery | Cooking |
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2019
SEM 02 KITCHEN DESIGN (Food Blogger) RESIDENCE DESIGN (Lawer)
2019-2020
SASI CREATIVE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE COIMBATORE,TAMIL NADU
ACADEMIC PROJECT TIMELINIE
SEM 03 RURAL DESIGN PROPOSAL (Market Design)
2020
SEM 04 LIBRARY DESIGN MARTIAL ART SCHOOL
2020-2021
SEM 05 THEATER DESIGN (Shopping mall) SHOPPING MALL
2021
SEM 06 5 STAR BUSINESS HOTEL
2021-2022
SEM 07 SPORTS HUB
2022
SEM 08 URBAN DESIGN
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CONTENT CANTENARY LIBRARY
( Library Design | Competition 2019 )
TROPICAL PAVILLION
( Star Hotel Design | semester 06 )
REGAL BLUE SKY
( Sports Hub | semester 07 )
WORKING DRAWING ( Semester 04-07 )
DISSERTATION (Expermental Earth Architecture) ( Semester 08 )
MISCELLENEOUS ( Semester 04-08 )
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CATENARY LIBRARY
LOCATION
: KONERIRAJAPURAM
AREA
: 613SQM
The brief is converted into three elements.Every three Elements are used in one formor the other form the ordinary building.The space designed was limited to the standard activities viz. reading and self-learning space, sanitation space, administration, reception. Innovative activities that excite and hasten learning are sparked by the design.For a better design, a site from the rural design was used. The design and the environment worked nicely together. For this building, a catenary arch is employed, allowing users to use all of the elements included inside it.The partition wall is supported by treated bamboos no beam and column is used.Large curving cut-outs that frame views of the sky and land and enable fresh air and natural light to enter punctuate it, engaging guests in the surrounding environment and panorama.
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THE BRIEF IS CONVERTED INTO THREE ELEMENTS. EACH THREE ELEMENTS ARE USED ONE FORM OR THE OTHER FROM THE ODINARY BUILDING. THIS STRUCUTRE DOESNOT HAVE COLUMN AND BEAM ,THE PARTITION 10 10
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1. ENTRANCE 2. PARKING 3.POND 4.BULDING ENTRY 5.CORRIDOR 6.LOW TABLE 7.PEDSTRAIN PATH 8.BAMBOO COLUMNS 9.BAMBOO MAT WALL 10.COURTYARD 11. CATENARY VAULT WALK
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ROOF WITH 3 LAYERS OF 32MM THICK BRICK TILES LAID AS PER DRAWING ON 25MM THICK MORTAR CONTAINING R/F
P.R DOWELS
PLINTH LEVEL PCC
GROUND LEVEL 250MM THICK RUBBLE PACKING RAMMED EARTH RCC PEDESTAL 16MM DIA REINFORCEMENT AT 100MM C/C
16MM DIA RENFORCEMENT 100MM C\C
12MM DIA REIINFORCEMENT 100MM C/C P.C.C RUBBER SOLING BRICK BOTH SIDES P.C.C
OUTER SIDE INNER SIDE
32MM BRICKTILE 25MM MORTAR 15MM MORTAR BETWEEN THE BRICKTILE
32MM BRICK TILE 25MM MORTAR JOINT 32MM BRICK LAYER 25MM MORTAR LAYER
32MM BRICKTILE
OUTER SIDE
25MM MORTAR 32MM BRICKTILE RFMT BOTHSIDE PLINTH
RCC PEDESTAL
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TROPICAL PAVILION Discover and Experience ASIA
LOCATION AREA
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RACE COURSE,COIMBATORE 28460SQM
The design of the building should involve exploration of current technology in industry in terms of material usage, structural clarity and services related to lighting, ventilation, movement, fire safety, security, water supply, sewage, electrical etc. The site lies at the heart of the Coimbatore Race Course. The problems encountered throughout the study were resolved to an extent.
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The rectangle was divided into three parts unevenly.
LEGENDS
01.GATE 1 - HOTEL ENTRY 02.SECURITY CABIN 03.GATE 2 - BANQUET HALL ENTRY 04.LANDSCAPING 05.BANQUET HALL ENTRY 06.LUXE LOUNGE 07.POOL RESTAURANT 08.POOL 09.HOTEL MAIN ENTRY 10.BASEMENT RAMP EXIT 11.STAFF ENTRY 12.WALL CASCADING 13.HOTEL SIGNAGE 14.SLIP ENLARGEMENT 15.PARKING 16.PATIO GARDEN 17.KID PLAYAREA 18.GARDEN AREA 19.AMPHITHEATER 20.EVENT GARDEN/LAWN 21.TOILET 22.GENERATOR ROOM 23.TELEPHONE SUBSTA-
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The small two part were reduced and the mid- This is followed by the work of projecting indle part rised to represend sleep,as it is a way side the tower to reflect the safety and luxurythat guides with the sleep part. of the service. The building facade that reflect the architectural character of the areain a modern ways.
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ROO M
TYPE
ROO M 1
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REGAL BLUE SKY REDEFINED-ONE FOR ALL
LOCATION AREA
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SINGANALLURE,COIMBATORE 10.3ACRES
Careful consideration was given for the need for people to feel comfortable with adequate privacy and to feel safe and secure at all times. The building can be used by people with a diverse range of abilities and preferences so the design should be appealing to all users.Colour representation and endophine activities,it was easy to discover with the format and linked the discovery of human with ;atest style that come in touch to the modern world. The structure is there and will automaatically provide the pattern for the action which follows.fun is the subset of enjoyment.To connect the forms new kind of lanscape to flow togather with space. “ENDOPHINES- STRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION-CONTEMPORARY”
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THE MOLECULE OF ENDOPHINES WAS DIVIDED INTO INTO THREE RECTANGLES AND TWO CIRCLES UNEVENLY. SO THAT EACH OF THE 3 MAIN ELEMENTS OF THE HUB REPRESENT ACTIVITES,ENTERTAINMENT,MOTIVATION.
1. Entrance lobby
2. Changing Room
Provision of additional elements should depend upon their potential to attract increased users to the facility. In larger clubhouses, the accommodation may be expanded to include:
LEGEND 1. GATE A MAIN ENTRANCE 2. SURFACE CAR PARKING 3. ENTRY TO BASEMENT PARKING 4. PORCH AREA 5. ADMINISTRATION BLOCK 6. ENTERTAINMENT BLOCK 7. SKY BRIDGE 8. FUN AND FIT BLOCK 9. MAGNIFICANT CANTILEVER 10.EXIT FROM BASEMENT 11.TENNISE COURTS 12.PLAZA ZONE 13.SKATING AND MINI FOOTBALL 14.STAIRS TO BASEMENT 15.PAINT BALL 16.KIOSK WITH SEATING AREA 17.EQUESTRAIN SPORTS 18.ROPE COURSE 19.AMPHITHEATER 20.SKATEPARK 21.GATE B 22.DISCOVERY BLOCK 23.WATERBODY 24.LOADING UNLOADING GD ROOM 25.SERVICE ENTRY 26.REFRESMENT ZONE CAFE 27. OSR
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THE MAIN TWO PARTS WERE RISED AND THE MIDDLE PART WAS REDUCED TO REPRESENT ,AS IT IS THE MAIN FUCTION OF THE HUB. THE TWO TOWERS IS CONNECTED BY THE BRIDGE TO SHOW CONNECTIVITIY BETWEEN THEM. CIRCLES WERE CONVERTED TO A SKY BRIDGE AND A MAGNIFICANT CANTILEVERS.
3. Shower
4. Toilet for public and separate toilet for changing area.
5. Accessible toilets/changing
6. Separate changing area for officials
13. Weights or fitness equipment room
14. Exercise studio
15. Physiotherapy and first aid room
16. Cafe/coffee bar
THIS IS FOLLWED BY THE WORK OF PROJECTING INSIDE THE TOWER TO REFLECT THE SAFETY AND NEED OF THE USER. CHOOSING THE OPTIMAL LOCATION FOR THE HUB TO MINIMIZE THE NEED. GATHER THE MATERIAL WITH SUSTAIN LOADS IN THE BEST WAY.
7. Club room
8. Kitchen
9. Office
MOTIVATION TO IGNORE PAIN,ESCAPE FROM HARM WHEN INJURED. ALL COLOUR CHANGES THEIR CHARACTER WHEN MODIFIED IN THIER LIGHTNESS IN FACTOR. THE OPTIMIZATION PROCESS LEADS TO THE BEST STRUCTURAL SYSTEM FOR THE PROBLEM CONSIDERED.
10. Electrical meter/ boiler room
11. Cleaner’s store
12. Sports equipment, grounds maintenance and waste storage
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WORKING DRAWING
Detail Drawing |PORTFOLIO 23
STUDIO APARTMENT
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DISSERATION EXPERIMENTAL EARTH ARCHITECTURE 1.1 BACKGROUND STUDY One of the earliest types of building. Structures are formed of unfired earthy materials such as adobe (sun-dried mud brick), rammed earth, and other earthen components and construction processes that vary by culture and area. Meaning-living/occurring concurrently. Today’s building environment is more technical, with all of the Utopian notions. Is the age-old approach unsuitable for the modern face? The technique and technology used in today’s construction industry to manage the material. Later in this study, other earth-building procedures will be discussed. Because there is a global growth in the need for low-cost and sustainable buildings, it is critical to consider earth visibility in a non-traditional climatic zone. Combining clay construction in a modern multi-level structure with an absolute minimum of cement is an example of exceptional significance that extends well beyond the immediate region. 1.2 CRITERIA OF SELECTION 1. To get knowledge about the material and promote earth construction. 2. To create awareness about earth construction 3. To learn the potentials of earth building process (designing, construction,maintenance, demolition/reuse) 1.3 RESEARCH QUESTIONS 1. Why earth architecture important in modern era. 2. Earth as a material for construction 1.4 AIM * To overview the history of earthen construction. * To study the benefits and issues related to earth architecture by studying its history and earlier construction practices so as to use earth as a sustainable and ecological building materials. 1.5 OBJECTIVE * Analyse earth building and procedures in the present and contemporary context. * To comprehend the ideologies of earth elements. * To investigate novel earth building techniques. * To learn about the alternative methods employed in earthen architecture, as well as to determine its breadth and promote it as a building material in today’s society. *To assess the suitability of earth as a building material in the current situation. 1.6 SCOPE * To provide an overview of the history of earthen building using historical and statistical data. * Understanding the features and properties of mud from numerous textual sources rather than physical testing * To bring out the alternative/innovative method and its implementation through design research and case studies. 1.7 METHODOLOGY * * * *
Understanding traditional earth-building techniques (internet, books, people) Secondary data collection Making a research questionnaire Conducting interviews with topic specialists. Identifying issues with earth-related design, methodologies, building process-
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1.8 FINAL OUTCOME OF THE STUDY * The attempt is to study and integrate an alternative technologies and various appropriate building materials and renewable energies source, to promote eco-friendly. * Gain the better knowledge properties of mud * Gain the knowledge about alternative mud architectural techniques * Creating awareness on the mud architecture by presenting its scope on various fields. * Creating awareness to preserve earthen building traditions.
VAULTS,DOMES AND ARCHES catenary arches
Inversion of catenary
hanging line when strung between two supports..
ideal shape under its own weight.
Nubian arches and domes Nubian vault technique,used for centuries inupper /Egypt,vaults can be built without any formwork.
Modern Architecture
able to be built from very light materials while still supporting heavy loads.
CASE STUDY PROJECT TITLE
Mattancherry St.George Orthodox Church Koonankurishu Pally
BUILDING TYPOLOGY
Religious Building
OWNER
Malankara Orthox Syrian Church
COMPLETION YEAR
The 1751 church underwent major renovation in 1974.now again renovated and completed in 2016 .
ARCHITECTRAL STYLE
Sustainable Architecture.Renovated using compressed earth blocks (CSEB).the distinct style with catenary vaults,arches and a dome.
ARCHITECT
Vinu Daniel
CONSTRUCUTORS
Experts in construction using Mud from Idayanchavadi, Tamil nadu
COMMENTS
Environmental friendly construction method had been followed.Creativity flourished in designing from by using Vaults,Arches and Domes.The selection of material is remarkable
THOUGHT ON EARTHEN CONSTRUCTION 1. Earth is not a standardized building material 2. Earth mixtures shrink when drying 3. Earth is not water and Termite-resistant 4. Earthen construction –Not a speedy process 5. Earth balances air humidity 6. Earth stores heat 7. Earth saves energy and reduces environmental pollution 8. Earth is always reusable 9. Earth saves material and transportation costs 10. 1Earth is ideal for do-it-yourself construction 11. Earth absorbs pollutants
Misconceptions and Ignorance: These are the two main factors that pulls down the earthen construction technique. • All material has its own positives and negatives . When rating a material , based on its positives and negatives , the ratio between the both categories gives us the quality of the material. • Earthen construction –Has lots of positives and potentials , but being ignored because of few reasons, which can be overcome.
Section AA Before Renovation
Sunlight flows through the oculus and the area between the sinusoidal walls to illuminate the sacred alter.
After Renovation
coloured glass offered illuminates the cross, creating a stunning visual effect.
Plan , St George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Church
INFERANCE • The building industry ranks top in terms of carbon dioxide emissions, which are the primary cause of global warming. Earth Architecture is built on this knowledge. • Compressed earth bricks (CSEB) have the least amount of embodied energy and may be reused! Finishing does not require any cement plastering or painting. • The amount of cement and steel used in the building of this chapel was significantly decreased. Churches guide us in the direction of truth, and so should this building style
Rainwater has been effectively entrenched and drained utilizing a distinctive feature reminiscent of the Gargoyle in Gothic architecture
Inside view
Sources :ArchDaily ,wallmakers
BUILDINGS ARE REGARDED AS THE SKIN THAT PROTECTS US FROM EXTERNAL SOURCES Role of An Architect
Role of the Government :
As an architect , One need to understand the above mentioned phrase carefully and create structures that are sustainable, comfortable for living and economically viable too.
Government agencies needs to concentrate on the policy level issues. The guidelines need to formulated in order to make this a standard material for construction
WHAT COULD BE DONE ??? • Promote and practice earthen construction.
• Learning about this age old technique , can give solutions • Most of the clients today are fascinated by the to many problems that we are currently facing in our day technological improvement of the construction today life. These techniques and the various alternatives industry and also demand for a SPEEDY that are used to improve various aspects are to be SOLUTION . standardized so that this techniques becomes the conventional material for the current scenario • As an architect , we should learn to balance
between these two extremities. Most importantly We need to transfer knowledge to upcoming generations-
• Various schemes currently available, need to be updated with a thought of maintaining the mud houses and to repair if needed. • BPL people are to be trained for constructing their own house with mud, so that they need not have to spend money on labour. • Averagely production of CSE blocks / day varies from 850 to 1000 (240) . So the villagers themselves can make the bocks for their house. • Building training centre , can be updated with the earth construction techniques
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MISCELLANEOUS
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FARHANA SHAJI
frha.1108@gmail.com +91 9633972878