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INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO

JITHIN JOSE

jithin4j@gmail.com

+971-581740743 linkedin:jithin4jose

ABOUT ME

Mid-level Interior designer with 3.5 years of experience in the design and management of Hospitality, Office and Residential Interior projects.

As successfully managed several mid-size projects, am confident in coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams to meet tight deadlines. Besides my design capabilities, my area of expertise is at preparing detailed working drawings in AutoCAD and realistic 3D renderings using 3dsmax and Vray.

As an engineer-turned-designer who switched career after a formal education in engineering to pursue the passion in design, bring in strong analytical & problem solving skills acquired through my unique background & experience.

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PROFESSIONAL WORKS

CDC LLC, Doha, Qatar

NG Associates, Bangalore, India

Isometrix Architects, Chennai, India

STUDIO PROJECTS

Hospitality Design - Confluence Hotel, Chennai, India

Theatre Design - D-Light Cinemas, Chennai, India

CREATIVE WORKS

Sketching & Rendering

Literature

Computer rendering

Photography

PROFESSIONAL WORKS

REFLECTED CEILING LAYOUT

CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC QATAR

CDC is leading construction & development company in one of the world´s most interesting growth markets - Qatar. The product and service portfolio of CDC covers every link in the project value chain and offers products and services on the highest international level. The portfolio includes Hospitality, Commercial, Sports facility & Infrastructure projects.

The Commercial Development is located in the Marina (COM-13), Lusail, on an area of about 12,541 m2. CDC’s work consists of procurement, construction, and Completion of the high-rise project. Opening up to the public is a four storey podium with curved, organic lines and a glazed façade intended for an automobile show room which smoothly transitions into a soaring, symmetric, sharp edged 32 storey tower designed for retail and commercial use.

AL FARDAN TOWER LUSAIL

The building’s public spaces, lobbies and car park façade screening will be patterned in a contemporary interpretation of traditional patterns .The main lobby in the office tower will embrace local culture through its pattern design of the sun shade screening on the glass and in the wall paneling.

INTERIOR RENDERINGS OF DESIGN OPTIONS DONE FOR VALUE ENGINEERING

N.G Associates is a firm of professional consultants and designers who provide a full range of consulting services Architecture, Master Planning and Interior Design. The firm draws on its extensive base of experience and engages in projects that encompass Institutional, Commercial, Hospitality, Healthcare and Residential Development.

OFFICE DESIGN

EDWISE EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANCY, BANGALORE

Edwise is an Overseas education consultancy offering various study options abroad.

N. G ASSOCIATES, BANGALORE, INDIA

EDWISE EDUCATIONAL CONSULATANCY OFFICE PROJECT, BANGALORE, INDIA

WORKING DRAWINGS OF RESIDENCE AT

WORKING DRAWINGS OF RESIDENCE AT BANGALORE, INDIA

BANGALORE, INDIA

ISOMETRIX ARCHITECTS & INTERIOR DESIGNERS, CHENNAI, INDIA

Isometrix is one of south India’s most innovative and broad ranging architectural firms currently executing professional projects in architecture and interior design. Having executed a wide array of specialized projects in Dubai Sharjah, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain, Muscat, and India , Isometrix currently oversees and manages an eclectic array of projects from corporate, hospitality, residential, villas, commercial, institutional and interior designs projects.

ZAITOON HOTEL & RESTAURANT CHENNAI

Zaitoon Hotel & Restaurant enjoys the close proximity of Shopping malls, IT parks, High-rise apartments, Airport, Metro Station, Educational facilities like NIFT, 5 Star Hotels etc. It is expected to be the Hospitality destination of young professionals seeking a place inside the city without travelling much to other loactions around the city ,like beach resorts.

RENDERING OF GOLFCOURSE VILLA LIVING ROOM AT CHENNAI, INDIA

Brightly lit, the fresh juices bar outside sets the mood for the food. Coloured stone flooring, with bright lights, large black tables, pink, beige and black seating in an air-conditioned space makes it an ‘eat and leave’ sort of place instead of a ‘linger and chill’ location.

Located in a plot overlooking the Aavisa golfcourse, Sriperumbudur, Chennai, the villa is designed as a weekend retreat for a family of young IT professional.

REFERENCE IMAGE

GOLFCOURSE VILLA CHENNAI

WORKING DRAWINGS OF ZAITOON HOTEL & RESTAURANT, CHENNAI, INDIA

WORKING DRAWINGS OF GOLF COURSE VILLA ,CHENNAI, INDIA

WORKING DRAWINGS OF GOLF COURSE VILLA ,CHENNAI, INDIA

HOTEL CONFLUENCE

BOUTIQUE HOTEL DESIGN

CULTURAL EXPRESSION IN HOSPITALITY DESIGN

PRELIMINARY PROGRAMMING

CULTURAL EXPRESSION C

ultural Expression can be defined as The articulation or representation of beliefs, practices or attitudes pertaining to a particular culture. Cultural expressions are the soul of being human, and their diversity and vitality comprise the beauty of humanity.

Traditional cultural expressions may include music, dance, art, designs, names, signs and symbols, performances, ceremonies, architectural forms, handicrafts and narratives etc.

Traditional cultural expressions:

• May be considered as the forms in which traditional culture is expressed;

• Form part of the identity and heritage of a traditional or indigenous community;

• Are passed down from generation to generation.

BUDDDHISM

INSPIRED DESIGN

Good art forms has the capacity to transform people’s thought & enlighten them. Most of the traditional art of India is rooted to a religion or a culture which conveys some good values or Knowledge. Been the mother of great traditions and cultures, Vedas etc; India has also been the birthplace of Buddhism, which is now a global religion/ culture.

Inspired from Buddhism which teaches to be mindful and aware of thoughts and actions, and to develop wisdom and understanding, the idea is to encourage traditional performance arts. The Signature offering of the Hotel is the Dining Space which has a Multi-Cuisine Restaurant, Outdoor Dining & Gallery facing the Live performance Pavilion, which is the focal Point of the space.

INDIAN CULTURE

CHETTINADU STYLE

Double height central courtyards with less or no floor level difference is the central element of any Chettinadu structure. Abundant use of wood, usually extensively carved can be seen. Wooden pillars, Aathangudi tiles & Tanjore painting are other major elements used in Chettinadu homes.

KERALA STYLE

Kerala architecture owes to it peciliar humid climate with its ‘Nalukettu’ (central courtyard),extended ceiling overhangs & wooden Jaliwork. Wood is major raw material & it also makes use of vernacular materials like laterite stone,mudmclay tiles etc. Vibrant Wall murals are a reflecion of kts local art forms & culture. Wooden ceilings & panelings are prominently used.

RAJASTHANI STYLE

Rajasthan interiors are charecterised by the abundant use of stone carved Jali which creates a play of light in the Interiors. Another peculiar element is the ‘Jharokha’ - a type of overhanging enclosed balcony used in Rajasthan architecture. Other prominent elements include vibrant colours, natural stones, low height seating & highly embelished furnishings.

FLOOR PLANS

BASEMENT: Car parking, Kitchen, Service areas.

GROUND FLOOR: Reception, Check-in, Lobby, Pre-function area, Banquet Hall.

FIRST FLOOR: Spa & Salon, Guest Rooms-4

SECOND FLOOR: Guest Rooms-9

THIRD FLOOR: Guest Rooms-9

FOURTH FLOOR Guest Rooms-9

FIFTH FLOOR Restaurant, Rooftop pool, Gallery, Live Performance Area

SIXTH FLOOR Party Hall, Green Roof

SECTIONAL ELEVATION

SECOND TO FOURTH FLOOR LAYOUT

SIXTH FLOOR LAYOUT TERRACE LAYOUT

FIFTH FLOOR LAYOUT

GROUND FLOOR LOBBY & PRE-FUNCTION AREA

Design of the ground floor lobby & pre-function area is kept contemporary. Focal point of the lobby is the Cement refief work of ancient temple sculpture which gives a clue about what the Hotel is all about - A confluence of different cultures.A sense of luxury is attained throught the use of Italian marble flooring, White leather Sofa & Crystal Chandilier. The Pre-function area makes uses of natural light where there is also a seating area which can also be used when banquet hall is not in use.

BUDDHA LOUNGE RESTAURANT LOBBY

The Restaurant lobby & corridor design is kept warm & subtle with its muted colour palettes & soft lighting. THe Buddha sculpture becomes the point of focus in the space with the randomly lit niches form an interesting backdrop. The entire lobby is illuminated by the natural light filtering through the frosted glass partition which seperates the lobby & service corridor. The corridor leading the the dining area has a welcoming ambience with the concurrent wooden panels running throught the walls & ceiling.

RESTAURANT & LIVE PERFORMANCE AREA

The prime focus of the Restaurant is the Live performance area surrounded by the shallow pool. The two dining halls are designed in such a way to maximize the view towards the performance pavillion.

FURNITURE DETAILING

The prime focus of the Restaurant is the Live performance area surrounded by the shallow pool. The two dining halls are designed in such a way to maximize the view towards the performance pavillion. The pavillion design is inspired from the elements of Buddhist architecture, which is continued throughout the design of the restaurant.The corridor leading the the dining area has a welcoming ambience with the concurrent wooden panels running throught the walls & ceiling.

PERFORMANCE PAVILLION VIEW

KERALA THEMED GUESTROOM

Thehigh post Cot is highlighted against the backdrop of a kerala wall mural. The mud texture cladding & the teakwood flooring creates a warm ambience.Another prominent feature of the bedroom is the wooden jaliwork with’Kilivathil’ ( small window opening) which creates an outdoor seating area without the privacy being disrupted. The wooden ceiling descending to the walls adds to the luxurious feel of the guestroom.

CHETTINADU THEMED GUESTROOM

The corridor is planned in such a way that 2 rows of rooms are oriented as two adjacent areas of a typical Chettinadu corridor.The right block of rooms represents the courtyard side & the right block of guestrooms represent the main block of a chettinadu house.The slanting roof supported by wooden pillars is reminiscent to a typical chetinadu corridor.Double height central courtyards with less or no floor level difference is the central element of any Chettinadu structure. Abundant use of wood, usually extensively carved can be seen. Wooden pillars, Aathangudi tiles & Tanjore painting are other major elements used in Chettinadu homes.

LIGHTING LAYOUT

PLUMBING FIXTURES

FIRE - SAFETY LAYOUT

FIRE-SAFETY FIXTURES

FOURTH FLOOR FIRE SAFETY LAYOUT FIFTH FLOOR FIRE SAFETY LAYOUT

HVAC - VRF SYSTEM

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HVAC - VRF FIXTURES