P O R T F O L I O
KEERTHANA VIJAYAN
architecture+ design selec ted works 2012 | 2019
About me.. I have a thing for vernacular architecture and strongly believe that indigenous materials are always the best for the building. They portray the character of the place while performing the best for the climate prevailing in that region.. My designs are greatly influenced by the vernacular with the touch of modernity to accomodate today’s lifestyles. Nature has always been a great source of inspiration. It’s Ordered Chaos. Everything has a pattern to it. Everything has a purpose to it’s existence. Some are obvious, some not so much. But often, what may look too random or complex is nothing but a simple fractal repeated across dimensions.
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Earth
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Drink Work
Visual
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Sleep Learn
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2012-2013 | INTERNSHIP
2014-2016 | 2018-2019
INCUBIS Consultants, New Delhi. | June- Dec 2012 E-48/10, Okhla, Phase-II, New Delhi- 110.
H73, 5th main road, Annanagar East extn., Chennai.
TAJ GATEWAY HOTEL, Shimla.
|Contour Drawing, Views, Walk through
DPCL COB, Pune.
|Design, Working Drawing
BLUE CUBE Designs
New Delhi. | Jan- May 2013
| Senior Architect
| 2014- 2016
TOWER CLUB, Chennai. | Interior designing
Bar | Stay Rooms | Gym | Spa | Billiards room | Elevation
ARR CONTAINER STUDIO
STUDIO LOTUS,
| Construction using Containers
shooting floor created using 150 containers stacked and projected to form interesting spaces
F 301 First Floor,haudhuri Prem Singh House,
AASIFE briyani | Chain restaurant interiors
designed around 13 outlets in and around the city. each interior is unique done based on the location and the crowd. time frame- 1month for designing and execution per outlet
PROJECT CONDOR, Wine Club, Bangalore.
| Design, Working Drawing, Views
MUSHIRA HALL, Kadappa. | Architectural Design
HR FUND, Office space, Gurgaon
| Design, Working Drawing, Views
RENDER SKIN and HAIR clinic, Haddows lane. | Interior Design
BENIHANA, Restaurant. | Design, Views KAAJA CHOWK, Restaurant.
| Design, Working Drawing, Views
It is a muslim gathering space which can hold about 400 people inside. Dr. Renita rajan’s clinic, completed in 2 months time.
ETHNIQ BOTIQUE, Selaiyur. | Interior Design RENDER SKIN and HAIR clinic, Egmore. | Interior Design
SAAGAR RATHNA, Restaurant. | Views
INDEPENDENCE BREWERY, Pune.
MASJID, Kadappa. | Architectural Design
| Design, Views
ELIOT HOTEL, Goa. | Design, Views SAAGAR RATHNA, Restaurant. | Views INDEPENDENCE BREWERY, Pune.
7 floor clinic interiors. Designed the facade and the interior of the masjid
RESIDENTIAL | APPARTMENT , Chennai | Facade design BALAJI RESIDENCE, Chennai | Facade and Interior design
| Design, Views
LOUIS PHILIPPE, Gurgaon. | Design, views
2017 | BIOCLIMATIC ARCHITECTURE | EARTH CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES
UNICEF certified course at AUROVILLE EARTH INSTITUTE, Auroville.
2009-2014 | B.ARCH
RESIDENCE WITH OFFICE SPACE, Montreal
Completed B.Arch degree from M.C.E.(Meenashi College of Engineering), K.K Nagar, Chennai. FILM CITY, Paiyanur
| Thesis
CRITICAL REGIONALISM,
| Dissertation
NIFT CAMPUS DESIGN
| Design Problem
| Design problem
LANGUAGES KNOWN DOB | 24 APRIL 1992 1995-2009 | SCHOOLING
Tamil ******************** English ******************** Hindi ******************** Telugu ******************** Malayalam ********************
D.A.V. SR SEC SCHOOL, Mogappair, Chennai-37.
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arKDes Studio
| Freelance Projects | 2014- TILL DATE
25/4, greenland appartments, church road, mogappair, Chennai- 600 037.
Keerthana Vijayan No.54, first floor, 2nd street, Korattur, Chennai- 600 080. +91 9791062150 +91 9176651418 keeka.ardesigns@gmail.com
C O N T A C T
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R E S U M E
Residence designed using vernacular materials and native climate control techniques..
A rammed earth and laterite composite construction designed to enhance the site’s contours and terrain.
A twin villa designed based on the Yin-Yang,.
REDDY’S RESIDENCE, Mogappair. | Planning BAKERS PRIDE, Siruseri. | Farm cafe
“I dont want to protect the environment, I want to create a world where the environment doesn’t need protection”
PRABHU’S RESIDENCE, Ayapakkam. VAIBAV’S RESIDENCE, Goa.
| Rammed earth construction | Laterite and rammed earth construction
TOMAZ RESIDENCE, Adyar. | Twin villa
Farm house, Mahabs. | Renovation Existing structure redesigned with a raw touch.
BEM BUILDERS | Logo and visiting card design CUBEFORM STUDIO | Logo and visiting card design
PRANNU | Wedding invite design VIVEK SIVASHREE | Wedding invite design
SOFTWARE SKILLS: Autocad ******************** Sketch up ******************** Photoshop ******************** Indesign ******************** Revit ******************** 3DS Max ********************
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“ I c a l l a r c h i t e c t u r e F RO Z E N M U S I C ”
J o h a n n Wo l f g a n g v o n G o e t h e
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Metal FORM Architecture
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“Build your architecture from what is beneath your feet” Hassan Fathy
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Earth
Ayapakkam arKDes studio | 2016
D es i g n de vel opment | Pl an n i ng | Inter i or and E x te r i or Mate r i a l b o ard
“The ‘Rain Court’ in the Pooja room draws inspiration from the courtyards[Muthams] characteristic to the South.”
Residence
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traditional South-Indian residence constructed using rammed earth and exposed brickwork. The rammed earth walls make the house much cooler than a conventional building, requiring no ACs even during the harshest summer. Terracotta jaali work coupled with long, low-sill windows and large skylights ensure ample natural lighting and constant fresh air circulation thereby greatly reducing dependance on The Grid.
Pot Tile ceiling, Oxide Flooring and Reclaimed antique wood for doors and windows bring in the old-world charm. The ‘Rain Court’ in the Pooja room draws inspiration from the courtyards[Muttams] characteristic to the South. The use of natural materials and reduction of concrete coupled with features like waste water recycling, biogas-plant, solar panels greatly reduce the carbon footprint of the building.
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Front
Detail - The verandah has inbuilt seating[Thinnai] and sloping roofs, classical south indian elements. The First floor, to let out to tenants, is accessed via the recessed staircase. Ground floor plan
South East side view
Side detail - The Low-sill, lin-
ear windows ensure circulation of fresh, cool air while keeping out direct sunlight and maximising privacy. The brick trellis work near the ceiling ensures that hot air is constantly expelled.
First floor plan
Site plan
North west side view
Back detailing - Angular sky-
lights and brick trellis’ on the West and south bring in fresh air and light while ensuring protection from direct harsh sunlight.
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Design Development Front view
Bedroom jaali design - Made to cut off the direct west light but to increase the air circulation
Thulasi maadam
Terrace parapet wall design
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Corridor frames
Kitchen dado wall
Coalesence of materials EARTH |BRICK |CEMENT | AATHANGUDI TILES | OXIDE FLOORING
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arKDes Studio | 2016
oa Residence
Design development | Planning | Interior and Exterior Material board
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Goa
Multiple levels coupled with open plan-
ning satiate the client’s need for expansive, unbroken spaces. Dust and insects are kept out by perforated metal screens. Solar Panels, Rain-water pond and passive energy saving techniques keep the house green and eco-friendly.
Residence
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Basement plan
ocated far and away from the commercial madness that Goa has become, in the picturesque Aldona village, the site is along a narrow lane surrounded by greenery on all sides. The site was on a steep incline, with a difference of 4m between the highest and lowest points! Conceptualised as a traditioanal, vaasthu compliant Goan house, there are unmistakeable touches of the Portugese style in the elements. The unavailabilty of Rammed Earth was overcome by using locally available Laterite Rock Dust. The structure is RCC in regulation with local laws. The heavy monsoons witnessed by Goa anually required the use of sloped roofs to minimize the need for waterproofing.
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First floor plan
Back side view showing the shaded pool area
View showing the Outdoor dining area
Main entry
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Metal
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D es i g n | D e velopme nt | E xe c ut ion
Shooting Floors require double walls for insulation and thus Shipping Containers were chosen in place of civil construction due to their sound insulation properties, cost, ease of construction and modular nature for creation of multiple spaces as per requirement. Interesting spaces have been created for the creative minds of the movie industry.
YM
Certain containers have been projected outwards to break the ‘giant block’ monotony of the facade. Landscaping has been used extensively to create a visual and tactile contrast between Metal and Greenery.
STUDIO BlueCube designs | 2016
The shooting floors were designed keeping in
Reception block
Metal
mind the requirements of the different departments such as Pre-production, Production and Post-production and spaces to accomodate the CG, the make-up, the administrative areas, the R&R areas .
110 Shipping Containers have been used in the project. The project is divided into two stages of 10,000 sqft and 8,000 sqft respectively. Both stages rose to a height of 50 feet.
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Clockwise from top left: Shooting floor area, eye level view, insulation work at proccess | Containers stacked to form an enclosed space for Film Production | Entrance lobby | Shooting floor from top lvl showing the lighting grid and AC ducts
110 Shipping Containers have been used in the project. The project is divided into two stages of 10,000 sqft and 8,000 sqft respectively. Both stages rose to a height of 50 feet.
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Metal
Q2Q solutions I.T. Park | Facade design
BlueCube designs | 2016
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Q2Q Solutions, an Information Technology Park is located
in the IT Corridor of Chennai. The site had 2 existing structures that were remodelled into one single, massive unit that was capable of housing a technologically corporate office. A contemporary building with touches of futurism invoke a high-tech atmosphere. KEERTHANA VIJAYAN | DESIGN PORTFOLIO | 2019
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KANATHUR
Residence | Facade design
BlueCube designs | 2018
A contemporary facade with a
composition of stone cladding, wood and laser cut MS grills for an overall earthy tone. The huge glass openings overlook the vista of the scenic pond and gardens below.
Fa c ade D e s ig n de velopment | E xter ior Mater i a l b o ard
Concrete
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TOMAZ
House 2 SECOND FLOOR
House 2 FIRST FLOOR
Residence
Arkdes studio | 2017
House 1 SECOND FLOOR House 1 FIRST FLOOR
The site is a corner property, located at the end of a
street in an upmarket locality in Chennai. The client required two 3 Bedroom Units but did not want the split to be very evident. The design was then conceptualised based on the dualism of the Yin-Yang symbol. Where each house has its own individuality yet they are linked together intrinsically. Both units have been linked horizontally and vertically in a pretzel shape making each unit a duplex.
This gives them the feel of an individual house rather than the conventional, boxy apartment. Green spaces have been generously sprinkled throughout both residences to keep in them touch with nature and resolve apartment syndrome. A swimming pool and Gym have been included in the ground floor.
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Parking
Lift Gym
Lobby
Deck Lap Pool
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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B Bedroom
Kitchen
Living Dining
T Bedroom
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Bedroom
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B Bedroom
Bedroom Study
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Kids play area
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Conceptual illustration showing the split of the houses.
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DR. K. BALAJI Residence | Facade design
The front half of the structure is a commercial area while the rear side of the structure is the residence. The elevation therefore had to look both residential and commercial without either being too evident. The front glazing has been maximised for a commercial display area if needed. The material palette is kept simple with beige toned texture paint, brown satin paint, MS frames, groove detail and few profile lights.
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Fa c a d e D e s ig n de velopme nt | E xter ior Mater i a l b o ard
BlueCube designs | 2018
RA PURAM VILLA
Concrete
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“ De si gn i s no t j ust what it l o o k s l i ke, d e s i gn i s h ow i t works.” Steive Jobs
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Designs
EAT DRINK WORK PRAY LEARN SLEEP
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“A laidback rural vibe between busy city life.” Outdoor area
Located mins away from the city’s IT hubs, Baker’s Pride is a
‘ranch’ style bakery featuring an outdoor dining area entwined with green spaces that allow interaction with animals such as rabbits and birds that call the place home. The idea is to transport customers, to a place and time when things were slower paced and nature was a part of daily life, in-between their busy urban lifestyles. The elements used are reminiscent of old-school farms and are recycled from another site due to budget constraints of the client.
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Outdoor Dining area
Covered Dining area
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EAT Birds eye view
Baker’s
Pride
Outdoor farm Cafe | Conceptual design development
arKDes Studio | 2017
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EAT
Chain restaurants | Conceptual design development | execution
Blue Cube Designs | 2016
AASIFE
BIRIYANI
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Aasife - Keelkattalai
Aasife - Velacherry
A fast growing restaurant chain whose target was to expand at an express rate of 1 Restaurant every month.
3 outlets were designed based on the restaurant location and the major customer base and covered a wide variety of themes ranging from Biker to Opulence.
13 outlets | 1 outlet per month Each unique design Aasife Koyembedu is located at one of the major entry points to the , Asia’s Largest Bus Terminus, CMBT. The theme of this outlet, the Tamil language, was chosen to portray the cultural identity of Tamil Nadu to new entrants while evoking feelings of pride and honor in its residents. Colorrs and patterns
Reclaimed wood art
The words chosen reflect classics from Tamil literature and
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Tamil theme mural
Design Development view
Asbestos sheet with patterened punc-
KHAAJA CHOWK
Resto-bar| Conceptual design development Lotus Design studio|2013
Design Development view
Chowk is an Open Market. Khaja Chowk is a restaurant that
serves street food. The elements used like de-con autorickshaws and a palette comprising native patterns and local materials bring in the feel of the average Indian street. The funky bollywood graphics are in groove with the theme. Each pattern used were developed and customised. To give a street feel the low cost outdoor materials such as asbestos Design Development view KEERTHANA VIJAYAN | DESIGN PORTFOLIO | 2019
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EAT “Common, local materials have been used with a design twist.”
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Khaaja Chowk - DELHI
3rd Floor Plan
CONDOR
Wine Club| Conceptual design development
Lotus Design studio|2013
Every seasoned oenophile agrees that a good red comes from the best cellars. Photoshop rendered Sections
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DRINK
4th Floor Plan
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Wine & Dine restobar located in Bangalore, It is situated on the topmost floor with indoor and outdoor seating, overlooking the city skyline. The place is designed based on the artdeco style with a little design twist. A double height wine bottle display area is the highlighting feature of the club. Storing a wine bottle is not very simple and requires certain precise conditions which were worked around using complex architectural techniques.
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TOWER CLUB, CHENNAI
Club bar | Design development Blue Cube Designs | 2015
A lounge bar inspired by the bars of the classic Westerns, for the members of Tower’s Club. Raw custom made wooden furniture, exposed wrought iron and leather have been used to bring in the Cowboy vibe.
Recycled pint bottles used as interior screens and Wooden vegetable trays used as bottle displays further enhance the raw rusticism of the bar.
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DRINK
Photoshop rendered Sections
INDEPENDENCE, PUNE Brewery | Design development Lotus Design studio|2013
Photoshop rendered Sections
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Photoshop rendered Plans
the HR-FUND, Gurgaon.
Photoshop rendered Sections
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The HR Fund was envisioned as a casual, chilled-out work space based on the brief that it shouldnt reflect ‘corporate work culture’. They wanted interesting spaces that broke through the monotony of daily work while setting the mood for conversation and deliberation. A sort of casual, classy minimalism is imparted to the place by the materials and colour palette chosen.
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WORK
Office space| Conceptual design development
Lotus Design studio|2013
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Shiva wall art Place for lost loved ones 3D Concrete wall mural Yoga mat rack Granite wall Clad
Completed Site image
K.B. RESIDENCE,Chennai Pooja room interior design arKDes studio|2014 Brass strip to hang the idol photos All side lit wall recessed Bhudha wall art Athangudi tiles Low level shelf for pooja utensils
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Conceptual design development
Blue Cube Designs | 2016
The brief for the Altar Wall in Villivakkam required a pleasant, minimal space without a crucifix. A
combination of White Marble and Wood have been used to create an ambience of peace and spirituality. The two skewed lines on the wall divide the space into 3 equal areas, each representing one of the Holy Trinity, while also highlighting the podium thereby increasing focus on the sermon.
Design development view
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The facade is clad with marble with intricate inlay work. Profile lights have been added to enhance the entry arches. The dome is treated in olive green with gold inlay patterns.
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Masjid -Elevation
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Conceptual design development Blue Cube Designs | 2019 The hall has been designed using a fusion of classical Islamic and futuristic materials and design elements. Few traditional islamic patterns were used while other patterns were derived from Islamic calligraphic scripts. The interior walls were treated with back lit laser cut panels. The exterior colors beautifully blends and flows into the interior too.
Masjid interior Mirab wall
Masjid interior -Side wall design KEERTHANA VIJAYAN | DESIGN PORTFOLIO | 2019
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SHIKSHAA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL,
School | Facade design
BlueCube designs | 2018
Schools are the place where our journey of knowledge begins. Its also a second home for most kids. It should be warm and welcoming, vibrant and fun, safe and comforting. The choice of materials right from the brick facade which gives a homely warmth and the bands of colors for vibrancy are all an expression of those ideas that form the backbone of an atmosphere conducive to academic success.
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KB RESIDENCE Master Bedroom design
BlueCube designs | 2018
The flooring and false ceiling have been used to create a visual division between the active zone and sleep zone. The active zone has mild color tones and ample natural light. The study and lounge area is located based on the lighting. The sleep zone has dark wooden tile flooring with dark olive green back wall. Brass and acrylic fixtures were used to give the jazzed out art deco vibe which the client expected. KEERTHANA VIJAYAN | DESIGN PORTFOLIO | 2019
Site completed image
Site completed image
Elite contemporary design done for the club
TOWER CLUB,
CHENNAI Hotel rooms |Design development Execution Blue Cube Designs | 2015
members. Basic forms of triangles are used to create interesting patterns around. Bright solid colours are added to give energy to the space. Balance areas are made simple to give a feel of home away from home.
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Design development view
SLEEP
Hotel Design | Architecture Incubis Consultants | 2012 KEERTHANA VIJAYAN | DESIGN PORTFOLIO | 2019
Elevation - CAD
Plan - CAD
Design development view HATCH LEGEND 100 MM THICK INTERIOR WALL 200 MM THICK EXTERIOR WALL 230 MM THICK RETAINING WALL
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Elevation - CAD
The Taj Gateway is a hotel, situated on a highly
contoured site on a hill slope in the mountainous terrain of Shimla. The natural slope of the site has been undisturbed to the maximum. I was majorly involved with the Contour study of the site, Designing of the Twin Villas , Development and Detailing of the 3d Model and Co-ordination with other consultants.
SLEEP
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Hotel Design | architecture
Design development view
Design development view
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Hotel Design | interior Lotus Design studio|2013
A 5 Star hotel located in Goa on a highly contoured site. A hotel caters to a variety of clientele, as a goto place for a break from their mundane daily routine where they look to relax and unwind.
Design development view
Design development view
“Openness” has been chosen as the concept as it reflects the hotel’s attitude and ambience. Spaces within the room are separated by louvered, wooden sliding doors. These doors can be opened up to create an unbroken space allowing a continual flow of nature throughout the space. A private infinity pool in each suite further enchances the experience of openness..
SLEEP
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BIO CLIMATIC ARCHITECTURE 1 week -Design problem Auroville Earth Institute | 2017
Montreal climate is towards the colder side. Heat is essential, hence
it has to be trapped as much as possible. Below are the design stratergies we used to attain max comfort zone with minimal energy consumption.
STRATERGY 1 - TRIANGULATION This helps us to get max sun hitting area. The chamfering is done based on the wind directions and heat gain studies. STRATERGY 2 - CORE Large solid earth core that acts as a thermal mass is placed in center of the building. Heat generating cavities have been placed on various levels in core. Heat is dissipated slowly, heating up the entire house.
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SUN STUDY
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63 STRATERGY 3 - MOUND The mound placed on the North wall reduces the heat loss during winter. The mound can be used as a nice scenic spot in the summer as it over looks the river. STRATERGY 4 - SOLARIUM The best place to place solarium has been located based on the shade and shadow study. It is placed in south to reduce the heat loss and increase the heat gain. The solarium view can be enjoyed from all the family areas.
BIO CLIMATIC ARCHITECTURE 1 week -Design problem Auroville Earth Institute | 2017
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A r t i s a l i n e a r o u n d yo u r t h o u g h t s. -Gustav Klimt
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Deco
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Deco art
Everything has a beauty in it, even the items we call 'waste'. But not everyone can see it easily, it just needs some time and effort to make everyone see it.. Dream catcher reception backdrop
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SPIRALS
WALL MURAL WITH CORRUGATED CARDBOARD ROLLS
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created this mural on our office wall to improve the accoustic performance of the space. The porous spiral roll and the varying levels absorbed the sound waves, reducing the sound reflection and thereby noticeably reducing the echo in the space.
This instalation is done in front
Cardboard core
of a full height, clear glass wall. It was done mainly with the intention of reducing visibility from the outside while maintining the view from the inside. A few of the rows havent been fastened in place allowing it to be altered as and when needed.
Blued it!!
STACKED UP Cardboard core screen
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We threw out 3 milk jars every two days while in the USA. I decided to put them to
better use. Colors always make a place brighter. And when some natural ‘green’ is also added to it, it becomes one of the best things you can make at home. An owl planter made out of the waste milk jars.
These tiny flowers are made from used tin cans. I am currently working on a
chandlier with a 100 pieces of these colorful metal flowers. Each piece acts as a small lamp shade holding a tiny LED buld in it.
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PRANNU Wedding invite
arKDes studio|2014 An out of the box wedding card for my brother's life's biggest gamble.
B.EM Dev Logo design
LOGO Design | Business c
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velopers arKDes studio|2016
card design
Vivek.Sivashree Wedding invite
arKDes studio|2016 Wedding Invite for the Perfect ‘MATCH’ !!
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Acrylic on Cardboard
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Acrylic on Canvas
Acrylic on Canvas
Acrylic on Canvas
Fine art
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An ever evolving work in progress.. THE BEST IS YET TO COME..
Call me : +91 9791062150 | Mail me : keeka.ardesigns@gmail.com
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