ORT FOLIO
(Oct.2019 - Feb.2022)
Kewal Lama
Kewal Lama
9818568874 lama.kewal123@gmail.com
kewal lama
Imadol-4, Lalitpur https://www.linkedin.com/in/kewal-lama-1911ba235/
EDUCATION
2016
SLC Hope Valley Scholars’ Academy
2016 - 2018
+2 National Higher Secondary School
2018 - Now
Bachelors Himalaya College of Engineering
Imadol, Lalitpur Balkumari, Lalitpur Chyasal, Lalitpur
SKILLS Hard Skills
Soft Skills
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Indesign
Sketchup
Model Making
Lumion
Microsoft
Photoshop
Vray
Leadership
Presentation
Team Work
Communication
Writing
Research
EXPERIENCE
I am Kewal Lama, currently a 3rd year Architecture student. I perceive architecture as a tool that adds multiple meaning to the space, as something which adds value to the already multi-faced world around us. I believe function and aesthetics has to be parallel. I strongly believe good design can bring change to people’s lives and I want to be a part of this change. I am someone who wants to stand out in the crowd and leave a mark with my works.
2018 - Now
Class Representative
2018- Now
AsTha- Member
2019
Himalaya Exhibition- Project member
2019
Thesis- Model Making
2019
Karnali Expo- Project Member
2021
Future Classroom- Project Member
2021
Saraswati Idol Competition CURRICULUM VITAE
01 EISENMAN Page: 01 -06
03 THE CIRCLES Page: 13-17
05 COMPETITIONS
CONTENTS
Page: 23 - 27
02 INTERACTION Page: 07 - 12
04 THE NETWORK OF EXPERIENCE Page: 18 - 22
06 MISCELLANEOUS Page: 28 - 32
ACADEMICS- 3rd Semester TYPE- Residence SITE- Chyasal AREA- 1523 sq.m
EISENMAN | Knowing Master Architect |
BRIEF- The brief of this project was to design a residence based on the principles of a master architect. APPROACH- In this project, I wanted to fully understand my Master Architect, how he plans spaces, develop the mass, gives the facade treatments. I majorly wanted to study his principles and philosophy which could guide me throughout the project. Peter Eisenman also being a pioneer of deconstructivism I wanted to explore on that part as well. Along with hand draft, I wanted to explore form and facade through models.
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I chose Peter Eisenman as my master Architect. I studied ten of his renowned residences (House I - House X). Following his principles, I began my design process from an implied space (i.e. cube). I used his principles panelling, slippage, rotation, subtraction and stretching to develop my final form. Facade treatment was done by panelling of planes on all sides of the mass. The planning was done in accordance with the form development.
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CONCEPT
MASS AND VOID
STRUCTURE STRUCTURE
1. Implied Space
2. Panelling by plane
3. Principles of Eisenmann
5. Final form
FUNCTIONAL ZONING
4. Combined form 03
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
SECTION AT X-X
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SCALE
SECTION AT Y-Y
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WEST ELEVATION
SOUTH ELEVATION
NORTH ELEVATION
EAST ELEVATION
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PRINCIPLES APPLIED:
OFFSET
WORKING MODELS
INTERSECTION
PANELLING
FACADE EXPERIMENTATION
ISOMETRIC VIEW 06
ACADEMICS- 4th Semester PROJECT- School SITE- Chyasal, Lalitpur AREA- 8012 sq.m BRIEF- The brief of this project was to design a school. The students had to select a material, study it and design the school in this semester. The options for the materials were bamboo, rammed-earth, steel, unit masonry.
INTERACTION | Community, nature and geometry |
APPROACH- I chose bamboo as my construction material as bamboo has a very strong fiber. From the study I found the compressive strength of bamboo is two times higher than concrete, while the tensile strength is close to steel. In addition bamboo is a natural material and can help in bringing my school close to nature. I wanted my school more to be an interactive space for students as it is an essential part of growth.
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ROOF PLAN CLASSROOMS
MULTIPURPOSE HALL
TOILETS
LABS AND LIBRARY
ADMIN
PARKING CANTEEN
Hand Render: Alcohol Marker
SCALE 08
> INTERACTION IN TERMS OF GEOMETRY
GUIDING CONCEPT INTERACTION
COMMUNITY
PROXIMITY
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Interactive to Community Interactive to nature Interaction in terms of geometry
Circle represents academic space.
OFFSET
The axis from each side gives a focal point from where my design arises.
HIERARCHY
Academic space as hierarchy enclosed by other spaces. CLOSURE
SUBTRACTION
CLOSURE
> INTERACTIVE TO COMMUNITY AND NATURE
Interactive space and building form to promote sense of community among students and promote closeness with nature. This will help in overall wellbeing of students. Linearly placed blocks
Creating a focal point
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ZONING CLASSROOM 1)
PLAY AREA
Basic Relationships between functions
ADMIN CANTEEN PARKING LIBRARY 2) Position and orientation
MULTIPURPOSE HALL
TOILETS 3) Scale and shape of space ADMINS
CLASSROOMS
LABS AND LIBRARY
PARKING 4) Placement in site CANTEEN
MASTERPLAN
SCALE
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Administration
Classrooms
Canteen
Labs and library
Multipurpose Hall
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LIBRARY/LAB CANTEEN
CLASSROOMS
SECTION AT XX
X
ADMIN
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INTERACTION SPACE WITHIN CLASSROOMS
CLASSROOM ELEVATION
ADMIN BLOCK
VIEW FROM SECONDARY ENTRY 12
ACADEMICS- 5th Semester TYPE- Commercial Complex SITE- Satdobato AREA- 15234.56 sq.m BRIEF- The brief of this project was to design a commercial complex where the challenges were to understand circulation, basement parking, retail shops, food court, cinema hall and its structural detail (majorly truss). APPROACH- My aims for this project were to explore more on concepts and understand how circulation works on a commercial building. I always love to experiment with different approaches which can help me in exploring myself better. As I am always fascinated seeing designs by Zaha Hadid, I wanted to try curve at least once in my student journey. I ended up with the approach of Circle-packing in this semester. “Function follows form”; as my planning was guided by the curve layout as datum.
THE CIRCLES | A mall that breathes |
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THE CIRCLES The project site is located in Satdobato. The complex is a 6 storey building with a provision for basement. The project is a conceptual exploration. It is based on the principle of circle packing. My perception for each circle is the head of a person, where all the circles represents the gathering of the mass. The plan of the complex was developed by this process. The circle packing concept is further continued in the landscaping and facade treatment as well.
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FLOOR LEVELS
04 03 02 01 G.F. GEOMETRY INVOLVED
Lumion 10
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GUIDING CONCEPT
MALL AS A GATHERING SPACE Circle packing represents the gathering of mass. Each circle denotes a human head. The masses along the axes were considered and further developed where remainings were left as void for development of landscaping. The core acts as articulator.
DEVELOPMENT OF PLAN
-Circle packing as datum for the free-flowing spaces -Heavy mass on the NE -Area covered: 2322 sq.m -GCR: 47.04%
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MASTERPLAN
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SCALE
NORTH-EAST ELEVATION 16
FACADE TREATMENT Insertion of circles
Lines revolving around circle
Elimination of mass
LANDSCAPING ●
continuation of circle packing
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THE NETWORK OF EXPERIENCE ACADEMICS- 5th Semester TYPE- Sports complex SITE- Kirtipur AREA- 15799 sq.m
| Sports complex |
BRIEF- The brief of this project was to design a sports hall for capacity of 1500 spectators. APPROACH- My approach for this project was to focus on both building mass and the landscaping. I wanted the whole complex to be as a sports park where multiple sports activities can be carried out. I wanted the complex to be accessible by the community where they can not only visit but also conduct various programmes in it. I wanted the complex to be functional and the building mass to be experimental.
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FOR THE COMMUNITY The complex not only serves the huge sports event but also to the community. The complex serves a huge communal activity area with seatings for spectators. It has a lively playful environment with multiple indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Youths have interest in different sports, but they don’t get opportunity to learn them, I feel there are not enough opportunities for them. My design will be a platform for youth to get indulged in the sports in which they are interested.
ZONING `
The 3 blocks are placed on the edge of the site on 3 different axis. Underground parking is given for public to promote a lively environment with minimal artificial structures. VIP, Admin and players have separate entry.
MASSING
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Zoning Diagram
Sports connect the different people whether they be from different countries, districts, communities or residences. The form is governed by geometrical interpretation of articulation of people inside the community.
Regular functional mass
Distortion of regular form
Subtraction serving community
Function will follow form.
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Initial Concept Sketches
Skatepark
Seating spaces
MASTERPLAN 10
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Entry for basement
Exit from basement SECTION
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Skatepark
Cafeteria
Communal activity zone
Basketball
Cafeteria V_Ray
Gym
Main Entry
Main hall
Main hall
Back entry
Basement entry
Gym
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MODELS
KNOW MORE?
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TYPE- Classroom PARTICIPATION- Team SITE- Dhoksan YEAR- July 2021 PLOT SIZE- 5m 10m
-SELECTED FOR TOP 13-
COMPETITION_1 | Future classroom |
BRIEF- The brief of the project was to think about different ways how the established image of a classroom can be re-thought. We had to look into the future and experiment with design and materials. The brief was to go beyond the ordinary and think about fictive scenarios for the future. We had to imagine a world without classifications into students and teachers. APPROACH- We decided to continue the academic project of one of our team member. We believed the traditional technique of learning in the past (Gurukul) if modernised today can be the best way of learning for future.
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Block and Canopy
Amalgamation of tree canopy and platform as building components.
stone
Structure
Branches as the structural support as in a tree.
Experience
The experience of Gurukul in the whole design, roof acting as a learning space.
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See
Collaborate
Homely environment
Visual Learning
Interactive Layout
Local Materials
“Future is the depiction of past”. Our design articulates the senses of ancient Gurukul education systems in a modern way; a place where teachers can fixate on each student aiding a better learning environment. Our design approach is on the amalgamation of modern technology with the experience of ancient way of learning. Till today, knowledge was primarily acquired through the 2-dimensional medium of books and illustrations. As the world progresses towards digitalization, we are positive that the future of learning is in Augmented Reality, as 3-dimensional visualization makes understanding more efficient. Instead of only entertainment why not use the VR headset for learning. Our design focuses on the centralization of the source of knowledge, with the advancements of technology and looking forward to the future, we aim to adapt holograms as learning sources placed centrally in our classroom.
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DESIGN COMPETITION TYPE- Temple/platform Participation- Individual SITE- KMC School YEAR- Dec 2021 COVERAGE- 5ft×5ft×5ft
COMPETITION_2 | Saraswati Idol Platform |
BRIEF- The school already has the idol of saraswati at its premises. However, the scale and the setting is a little subdued and not so much visible. The objective of the design project is to give practical solution to make the overall ambience unique, prominent and visible. The size of the volume taken should not be more than 5ft×5ft×5ft. APPROACH- My aim for the project was to design a platform which can represent the wisdom and simplicity of Goddess Saraswati with a modern approach.
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SYMBOLISM OF GODDESS SARASWATI represents WISDOM.
represents PURITY.
SARASWATI IDOL Knowledge is wisdom. A student is complete after the procuring all the knowledges from different books. In my design, each plane represents the different books where their interpenetration resembles the amalgamation of knowledge.
Saraswati Idol
Toilet
Main Block
represents DISCERNMENT.
Placement of Idol
Basketball court
represents CREATIVITY.
represents CONCENTRATION.
Amalgamation of knowledge as judgement
1 storey block
Main Entry
Pure geometry (Planes)
Each plane representing sheet. Concentration of mass in vertical and horizontal direction.
Isometric view of the form 27
MISCELLANEOUS | Model making | Sketches | Graphics |
ACADEMICS- All years till date DESCRIPTION- I had always been an enthusiastic student. I always love to learn new things. Model making and had always been my keen interest. I love to experiment new ideas through physical models. I share a lovable bonding with all my juniors and seniors. I have helped my seniors in their thesis project since 1st year. With time I have learnt quick concept generations , abstractions and conceptual drawings, where graphical illustrations is something I want to learn.
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GOPALI SQUARE A living museum
YEAR PARTICIPATED- 2021 TYPE- Thesis MY INVOLVEMENT- Model making Conceptual sketches LOCATION- Kunchhal
Thesis 01 Nirajan Ghimire
Site context model
Final Model
Basement model
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FOOD HUB
Food/agriculture Recognition YEAR PARTICIPATED- 2021 TYPE- Thesis MY INVOLVEMENT- Model making LOCATION- Baglung
Thesis 02 Jitendra Khatri
Final Model
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1ST YEAR PROJECTS
| Models | Sketches |
Lampshade model (I/I)
Bedroom interior model (I/II) I helped my friend in model making for his semester project
Perception (I/II)
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Perception transformation I chose fire as it shows emotion (fear). The flames were converted into geometric arc and smokes were converted into rings which further developed into cutting plates.
Skyscraper (I/I) 23 Marina Tower
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2ND YEAR PROJECTS | Models | Sketches |
Sky bridge Block model (II/I)
Nautale Durbar, Tech Pen
Certificate design for AsTha
Phoenix Auditorium (II/II)
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CONCEPT: I wanted to show how a performer rises with profound endeavours. The form gives the essence of a Phoenix rising from ashes. The curve arcs shows the struggle and the roof shows the success of a performer inside the auditorium.
Skybridge Model (II/I)
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hank you Kewal Lama
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