‘There is no mountain you can’t climb’
MEHAR ARORA DESIGNS
Interior Architecture Portfolio
mehararora009@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehar-arora-76a143204/
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ABOUT ME
A recent graduate in Interior Architecture and Design, driven by creativity and an eagerness to learn. I am willing
accept challenges with responsibility and accountability.
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THE COCOON LUXE LOOP
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JJ LIN RESIDENCE
5 KAMCHENG
LOOP 4 EVOKE
PAVILION: COIL
THE COCOON
A recreational centre for children aged between 5 and 10 years old
Location: Gillman Barracks, Block 8D, 9 Lock Rd, Singapore 108937
Year: 2021
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ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Cocoon is a recreational space that has been designed specifically for children aged between the ages of 5 and 10 years old. The space resembles a giant cocoon. The walls have an organic design to mimic the shape of a cocoon.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Children aged between 5 and 10 yrs old
Parents and families of the children
MATERIAL BOARD
SITE ANALYSIS
The site is located at Block 6, 9 Lock Road, Gillman Barracks, Singapore, 108937.
CONCEPT
The layout is derived from the curved interconnected lines of a cocoon that come together to form loops that act as common points
PLAY AREA RECEPTION
READING NOOK
FLOOR PLANS
SECTIONAL ELEVATION
First Storey Floor Plan
Main Entrance
Second Storey Floor Plan
PROGRAMMES DIAGRAM
Inside the cocoon, there are several open play areas that have been designed with children in mind. The area is designed to be safe and soft, so children can play freely without the risk of injury.
OPEN SPACES FOR PLAYING
PERFORMANCE STAGE
SOCIALISING CUM PLAYING AREAS
INTERACTIVE WALL IN CLASSROOM
JJ LIN RESIDENCE
A luxurious residence for the popular artist, JJ Lin.
Location: 26 Kandahar Street Shophouse, Singapore 198888
Year: 2020
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ABOUT THE PROJECT
MATERIAL BOARD
JJ Lin’s residential house design is a luxurious mancave that showcases his impressive toy collection in a custom-made glass case.
STUDY VIEW: FULL WALL BOOKSHELF
ATTIC BEDROOM
STEP DOWN SEATING
FLOOR PLANS
Third Floor Attic Plan Second Storey Floor Plan
SECTIONAL ELEVATION
ISOMETRIC VIEW
OPEN BAR SEATING
WALK IN WARDROBE
ATTIC BEDROOM
STUDY
STEP DOWN SEATING
LUXE LOOP
A fine dining restaurant and Retail outlet for the popular speaker brand ‘Devialet’.
Location: 8 Marina View, #01-01 Asia Square Tower 1, Singapore 018960
Year: 2021
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ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Luxe loop is a restaurant that features a retail outlet for the Devialet speaker brand. The space is characterized by a series of elegant curves that create a sense of fluidity and movement throughout the restaurant. These curves are inspired from the elegant curves that each speaker from Devialet features.
MATERIAL BOARD
SITE
The site is located at Asia Square, Tower 1, Singapore 018960
SECTION
SECTION ELEVATION (Private dining view)
FLOOR PLAN
SECTIONAL ELEVATION
RETAIL AREA
PRIVATE DINING AREA
ISOMETRIC VIEW
ENTRANCE VIEW
VIEW FROM SEMI PRIVATE DINING
IBAR
AND PERFORMANCE AREA SEMI PRIVATE AND PRIVATE DINING AREA
EVOKE
A multisensory culinary training center for Ex-inmates in Singapore
Location: 8D Dempsey Rd Singapore 249672
Year: 2023
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ABOUT THE PROJECT
Evoke is a multisensory F&B and culinary training center for ex-inmates located in Singapore. As the name suggests, Evoke is a training center where ex-inmates are evoked and reminded of their memories and emotions.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Ex-inmates looking for jobs
MATERIAL BOARD
Employers looking to hire
SITE ANALYSIS
PROGRAMMES
DESIGN CONCEPT
‘Social Capital Architecture’
A set of shared values that allows individuals to come together effectively to achieve a common purpose.
Improved social structures, social attitudes
How humans interact, collaborate and coordinate.
SECTIONAL ELEVATION
DESIGN STRATEGIES
Vertical connection through urban farm Activities centered around urban farm Extroversion & Expansion Adjustibility Voids for ventilation Vertical Urban Farm Flow of activities
FLOOR PLANS
Third Storey Floor Plan Second Storey Floor Plan First Storey Floor Plan
ISOMETRIC VIEW
RECEPTION ATELIER
FOOD MARKET
LEARNING KITCHEN
OPEN COMPETITION SPACE
KAMCHENG PAVILION:
A pavilion that allows seniors to be stimulated and reduce loneliness through exploring paranakan
Location: Esplanade Park, Singapore
Year: 2022
PAVILION: COIL
pottery. (Collaborative project with Coventry University, UK)
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ABOUT THE PROJECT
The creation of this collaborative bamboo pavilion focuses on synthesizing the narratives, forms, and symbolism of Peranakan pottery into one cohesive design. It will celebrate and be sensitive to the local context, environment, and cultural identities.
SITE
The Esplanade Park, Singapore
TARGET USERS
The Elderly in Singapore with the goal of enjoying a better quality of life.
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
The concept behind this design is the symbolism and narratives found within peranakan porcelain focusing down to looking at the spiral forms of the phoenix feathers. The phoenix is a key symbol within peranakan porcelain and links Coventry and Singapore together.
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
DETAIL OF BAMBOO STRUCTURE
mehararora009@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehar-arora-76a143204/
mehararora009@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehar-arora-76a143204/