NIKITA SETHNA PORTFOLIO STUDENT AT ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY MFA INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
03................................................................................................ RESUME 04................................................................................................ MID POINT FINAL PROJECT – BOUTIQUE HOTEL 11................................................................................................ SUSTAINABILITY FINAL PROJECT – BOX HOUSE 14................................................................................................ SPATIAL DESIGN FINAL PROJECT – COMMUNITY CENTER 15................................................................................................. BUILDING SYSTEMS – COMMERCIAL OFFICE 17................................................................................................ LIGHTING DESIGN – RESIDENTIAL PROJECT 18................................................................................................ HAND SKETCH AND RENDERING TECHNIQUES - COLOR PERSPECTIVE AND RENDERING CLASSES 19................................................................................................ PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS – WORKSPACE DESIGN 21................................................................................................ UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO 23................................................................................................ THANK YOU
NIKITA SETHNA N S
INTERIOR DESIGNER
EXPERIENCE Junior Interior designer JTCPL Designs - Mumbai, India
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2014 - 2016
A Vital role in design research, development and implementation of various projects. Compiling presentations for various attributes including, pitching for new projects and ongoing projects. Preparing design details and drawings. Co-ordination with the design team, project team and vendors. Nature of Spaces designed – Work Space
PROFILE
An Indian designer exploring the globe, with a mind full of designs and a goal to achieve.
SKILLS AND EXPERTIZE Auto CAD
Ms word
Revit
Ms PowerPoint
Photoshop
Ms excel
1 Saint Francis place, #4603
In Design
Flexibility
San Francisco CA 94107
Sketch up
Group Work
CONTACT
Address
EDUCATION Phone +1 6504579588
2011 - 2014
Diploma in Interior Design And Decoration Rachana Sansad School Of Interior Design/ Mumbai/ India
2012 - 2015
Bachelor in Arts - Major in Sociology Mumbai University/ Mumbai/ India
2016 – Present
MFA Interior Architecture and Design Academy Of Art / San Francisco/ United States Of America
nikita.Sethna@gmail.com
MID POINT FINAL PROJECT – BOUTIQUE HOTEL
LIT
PROPERTY INFORMATION • Main entrance is on Broadway. ADDRESS: 1540 Broadway, Oakland, California 94612
• High-rise in the east.
PARCEL SIZE: 11,368.5 sq ft
• Parking: along the street, public
BUILDING SQ FT: 66,323.5
parking lots, hotel basement.
OPEN ROOFTOP SQ FT: 3,465
• Sunlight comes from east.
STORIES: 8 Levels
• Wind circulation is from both side of
BASEMENT: 2 Levels
the site.
TYPE: Concrete/Masonry
• Greenery is located along the sidewalk.
Project Summary MISSION STATEMENT
• Acoustical sources mainly come CURRENT USE: 3 Addresses
from Broadway.
1540-1544 Broadway
• The main view of hotel is Broadway
The Hotel LIT will be a boutique hotel
Flight Deck - Performance Space
street view.
located in the Uptown neighborhood of
Viscera - Retail
Oakland, California. This hip boutique hotel
Vacant Space
Site Analysis
will be 8-stories with 80 guest rooms, a lobby bar, restaurant, gym, event space, meeting rooms, courtyard, and rooftop garden & bar.
SURROUNDING BUILDINGS & BUSINESSES:
This project will reflect the use of sustainable
1600 Broadway: Academy of Chinese Culture &
materials and building practices in order to
Health Sciences
achieve LEED status in a visually creative and
Jimmy’s Deli
historically educational way to create a fun,
1530 Broadway: Western Dental
healthy environment for visiting customers to
1500 Broadway: Open office space
enjoy.
ZONING: CBD-P: Central Business District Pedestrian Retail Commercial
MORNING • The sun rises in the east, and as the building sits facing North West, the harshest light will most likely enter the Courtyard, Restaurant, Ballroom & rooftop garden. • The best place for sun use during the morning is the courtyard & rooftop garden EVENING The sun will be harshest on the North west side of the buildingLobby, Banquet / Ballroom, Rooftop & North West facing guest rooms.
MID POINT FINAL PROJECT – BOUTIQUE HOTEL Neighborhood Analysis
BART MAP • North connect to Richmond • South connect to Fremont • East connect to Pittsburg and Pleasanton • West connect to San Francisco and Daly City
44%
FREEWAY MAP • Freeway 80 • Freeway 980 • Freeway 880 • Bay Bridge
Building Analysis
BUSINESS MAP • Commercial buildings • Restaurants • Historical buildings • Residential buildings.
56%
Bubble Diagrams
Load Factor Information ROOM/SPACE
OCCUPANCY TYPELOAD FACTOR SQ FT
Lobby
Group A-1
15
560
Site Analysis Summary
Restaurant
Group A-2
30
1650
STEP 1: SITE VISIT First step was a visit to the location to explore the neighborhood and noting observations of surrounding businesses, upcoming buildings, areas that were recently renovated and we also ate and spent time at a couple of the cafes.
Cocktail Lounge
Group A-2
30
200
Kitchen
Group A-2
30
330
Ballroom
Group A-3
30
1920
Banquet Room
Group A-3
30
720
Meeting Rooms
Group A-2
30
720
Health Club
Group A-2
30
720
200
800
MALE FEMALE RATIO
RACE
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL
STEP 2: INTERNET RESEARCH After which I did internet research of the history of the neighborhood, and Oakland as a whole and the demographics that make up these areas. I also researched surrounding business, parking, transportation routes, competitor hotels, sun paths of the day and year, and city planning for zoning restrictions. STEP 3: IMPLEMENTING INFORMATION To apply this to my site analysis, I used the information in a way that was not literal and direct, but was then indirectly led me to my concept that would lead to the success of the project
Executive Office Suite Group B Back of House
Group H
2,000
3632
Guest Rooms
Group R
200
48,048
Adjacency Matrix
MID POINT FINAL PROJECT – BOUTIQUE HOTEL Site Analysis Summary
Concept Development
Brain Storming Hand Sketches
MID POINT FINAL PROJECT – BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Concept Statement And Mood Board Black white or brown it really still matters even today? Sadly enough it does. Keeping this phenomena in mind, a concept based on the power of Melanin has be chosen. The power of this very molecule. We often perceive it as a bad quality. Here is where this changes. It is a lesser known fact that the presence of this very element keeps us from even getting fatal diseases such as cancer. Taking this very element and studying its structure got to the connection of the formation of soap bubbles and the mesmerizing concept of refraction of light. Which further forms shapes of sacred geometry; biophilic design. The second part of the concept is that of light seen by human being. The science of the rods and cones and the light waves they receive. This all connects back to the core aspect to make this concepts which have their roots in us and therefore come to life, leading us to sustainability. The project will incorporate the above mentioned elements to create a living, breathing and feeling experience for its guests.
Sustainable Strategies
PATH TO A BETTER FUTURE
Solar panels
Water
Energy • • • •
Solar panels and solar thermal on the roof High R – Value selection for insulation materials Maximum day light LED
Materials • • • • •
Local, rapidly renewable materials, FSC certified Cleaning materials Method brand, C2C certified Construction waste management plan Deconstruction not demolishing Calera’s Calcium Carbonate
Cradle to cradle, B – Corp, animal friendly, climate conscious
Rain water capture Low flow toilets, showers and faucets
• •
Indoor Environmental Quality - IEQ • • • •
No VOC Follow the red list Cross ventilation Comfort (Views, thermal, Daylight, High CRI)
Solar thermal panels
MID POINT FINAL PROJECT – BOUTIQUE HOTEL Space Planning DN
Furniture Plans and Finishes DN
Reflected Ceiling Plan
DN
DN
ST1
ST6
ST2 T4 CH2
T1 T2 CH1
CH4
ST5
ST4
ST3
ST7 CH3 T3
ST1
Interior Details
ST2 T1
ST3
ST4
T2 CH1 ST5 CH3T3
ST6
CH2T4
ST7
A DA To i l e t D e t a i l s MENS TOILET – LEVEL 01 Sidewall grab bar should be 48” minimum and extend 54” from the rear wall - Rear grab bar should be 36” and extend 12” from center line near wall and 24” on the other side.
WOMENS TOILET – LEVEL 01 30-inch by 48-inch access to the sink. - The measurement starts from the point where a person has 9-inch vertical clearance for their feet and 27-inch vertical clearance for their knees. - The center line of the toilet must be between 16 and 18 inches from the side wall. - A clear circle of at least 60 inches around the side wall and 56 inches from the rear wall to allow a wheelchair to turn (the door cannot swing into the minimum required area for wheelchair-accessible toilet compartments). - A toilet seat height of 17-19 inches.
MID POINT FINAL PROJECT – BOUTIQUE HOTEL Raw concrete finish
Raw concrete finish Oak Veneer Stained glass window panes
Reasons
Salvaged wooden slabs
Reclaimed Wooden planes 0
ELEVATION 01 Lobby and Reception Reasons The concept started with dark surfaces and went to lighter ones also with the used of absorbing natural day light. This is a way to passively heat the space. The green patch adds to the atmosphere bringing the outdoors into the space, the seats are all selected keep the concept of Biophilic design in mind
4’
8’
ELEVATION 02 Cocktail Bar THE BENEFITS OF LIVING GREEN WALLS Visual benefits of living green walls They are as equally impressive in appearance as they are purveyors of good health; the plants in the walls work as a natural air-filtration system that building occupants can enjoy. Employees are greeted by a green lush environment while savoring the soothing effects of being around an abundance of foliage.
WELL credits/sustainability WELL is a building performance rating and certification system similar to LEED, but with a focus on human well-being and performance rather than environmental sustainability. The WELL Building Standard’s core concepts include: Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Fitness, Comfort, Mind. The installation of living green walls or the addition of plants can earn buildings WELL credits which boost employee happiness, productivity, reduce absenteeism, and improve well-being.
Key plan
SCALE – Not to scale
0
4’
The over all aim that was set to become an super sustainable space with a high influence of biophilic design. The added green living walls have a added advantages to the space than just beauty. The end goal is therefor achieved by making the users happy and comfortable.
8’
Improved air quality Living green walls are natural air-filters, creating a cleaner, more invigorating work environment that will lead to better overall employee health and production Noise level reduction One of the lesser known benefits of living green walls, the structures can reduce noise levels in buildings. Plants have been used, throughout the world, to reduce noise along roads and highways. Living green walls expand on this concept as vegetation ‘naturally’ blocks high frequency sounds while the supporting structure can help to diminish low frequency noise.
Energy cost reduction The interior and exterior living green walls function to cool the air in the warmer summer months by a process known as “evapotranspiration.” The winter months see the added advantage of building insulation thus reducing energy costs for heating the building. Exterior living green walls can reduce wall surface temperatures by as much as 50 degrees °F, resulting in significant energy savings and air conditioning costs.
Key plan
SCALE – Not to scale
MID POINT FINAL PROJECT – BOUTIQUE HOTEL
ELEVATION 03 Restaurant – Looking Towards Reception
VIEW 01 Cocktail bar and soap installation
ELEVATION 04 Restaurant – Looking Towards Kitchen VIEW 02 Restaurant – Looking Towards Booth Seating
VIEW 03 Rooftop with bar
Process
Key plan SCALE – Not to scale
Key plan SCALE – Not to scale
Key plan SCALE – Not to scale
SUSTAINABILITY FINAL PROJECT GOALS FOR BOX HOUSE - I believe not only in thinking outside the box but what can be done with the box. The site is located in an atmosphere where there is ample of nature thus the use of the principles of Designing With Nature as the main driver of the project. By integrating the living systems the project will be in harmony with the environment. The project will make use of various Renewable Energy Resources such as solar, rainwater, hydroelectric, and fog. The materials of the project will be carefully chosen keeping the Life Cycles of each in mind. The provision of Energy Star products will help reducing carbon footprint in the atmosphere. The main goal being promoting a concept, it will therefor strive for comfort and experience for the user. Connecting the indoors and outdoors
The use of “Euroshield”, a recycled roofing material made of old rubber tires. These are very durable and manufactured In an environment-friendly atmosphere.
The planted roof is held off the container top, providing shade and air-flow to reduce heat gain. Casement windows cross ventilation.
A handmade classic for comfort and craft. Gracefully sculpted, the Paddle Chair features a onepiece base construction for strength. It is remarkably durable with skillfully woven paper cord.. By Steelcase with biophic design incorporated EXTERIOR VIEWS
Addition of “Solar Direct” Photovoltaic Panels That will emit Solar energy for the lighting fixtures of the spaces.
US Floor moso bamboo flooring
The use of Low E windows by Marvin
The use of Passive cooling strategies such as stack ventilation and cross ventilation.
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The use of “Accoya’s Radiata Pine” timber for the wall materials as it will bring a warm Mood. It has less greenhouse gas emissions as opposed to “Western Red Cedar” another company. From the local sourcing and factory production of the wood, Accoya claims to always keeping sustainability in mind by reducing it greenhouse Gas emissions.
SUSTAINABILITY FINAL PROJECT Cross ventilation is enough so that the home does not require air conditioning, and natural lighting makes virtually no electric lights necessary during the day.
The use of Low E windows by Marvin
American clay Local material
HempFlax Panel Insulation is a natural alternative for synthetic and mineral insulation materials and is suitable for all common building techniques • Hemp fiber insulation absorbs CO2 during growth and contributes to a positive CO2 balance • The R value ranges from 1 to 4.5
Heat ply Radiant heating flooring
SUSTAINABILITY FINAL PROJECT
Kholer Forté® • 1.75 gpm multifunctio n 3-way hand shower • WaterSense®labeled 1.75-gpm hand showers use up to 30 percent less water than standard 2.5-gpm hand showers while still meeting strict performance guidelines. • Water Efficiency points in the LEED® Green Building Rating System
THE PROOF IS IN THE POSITIVES CONSERVES WATER Fresh water for your hands, grey water for the bowl. • SAVES MONEY Puts money in your pocket by detecting costly leaks and • reducing water bills. • MANAGES SMALL SPACES Get more elbow room with the ultimate small space solution. • PROMOTES SANITATION Touch free wash eliminates interaction with germs on faucet knobs and handles. • ENGAGES ALL AGES Convenient and immediate visual cue inspires hand washing of even the smallest hands.
These Energy Star lighting products are very good in the Long run. They will cost less and they save much energy. Steelcase Tree Table SCS Indoor Advantage™ Certified ANSI/BIFMA e3 standard level 1 certified
MATERIALS 0.3% recyclable 91% recycled content
LEED CONTRIBUTIONS Recycled Content Regional Materials Low-Emitting Materials Sustainable Purchasing
Steelcase Shell Chair CH07 Incorporation biophilic design
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Steelcase Emu Heaven Table MATERIALS 100% recyclable 32% recycled materials US Floor moso bamboo flooring •Ultra-low VOC; no added urea formaldehyde
LEED CONTRIBUTION Recycled Content Regional Materials Low-Emitting Materials Sustainable Purchasing
SPATIAL DESIGN FINAL PROJECT – COMMUNITY CENTER
BUILDING SYSTEMS – COMMERCIAL OFFICE INNOTEK
2,600 SQ. FT Commercial Project 500 Second Street, San Francisco
BUILDING SYSTEMS – COMMERCIAL OFFICE
LIGHTING DESIGN – RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
CUT SHEETS
HAND SKETCH AND RENDERING TECHNIQUES - COLOR PERSPECTIVE AND RENDERING CLASSES
PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS – WORKSPACE DESIGN
Concept: • The main concept revolved around Juxtaposition of World/Domestic Architecture, Global culture and Urban Cityscape. • The aim was to create a unique identity for the Client through the use of various colour schemes on each floor, thus promoting a feel good factor.
Key Responsibilities: • Conceptualize, Design and create relevant detail drawings. • Develop skilled presentations and create relevant graphics. • Collaborating with the design team, project team and vendors.
PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS – WORKSPACE DESIGN
12mm clear toughened glass
Aluminum anodized partition section Double layer of gypsum board skinning
Aluminum section 50x38mm LED strip Rockwool infill wrapped in RP tissue
DETAILS
FLOOR PLAN
O P T A M A C Mumbai, India 1600Sq.ft.
Adventum previously known as Optamac is a specialized boutique firm, committed to introducing the contemporary Indian investor to the model of Offshore Property Investments and connecting their clients to the finest real estate treasures from across the globe.
Concept And Client's Needs: • The aim was to create a workspace that extrudes sophistication and compliments the client’s brand. • The primary task was to portray the client’s image of sophistication and progressive thinking. • The result was a workspace that left an impact on everyone who entered the premises.
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Rockwool infill wrapped in RP tissue Double layer of gypsum board skinning
Aluminum section 50x38mm 12mm thk. MDF Gypsum false ceiling Aluminum anodized partition section 12mm clear toughened glass
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO
TERRACE
COURTYARD DINING AREA
MAIN DINING AREA
PRIVATE DINING
BUFFET COUNTER
WATING AREA
RECEPTION
SECTIONAL ELEVATION - AA’
B
A
M
B
U
(Bamboo in the Indonesian)
Client Brief
Type :Fine dining restaurant. A franchise of restaurants in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai followed by outlets in Dubai and Singapore. Target age group 18-40 Seating of 120- 130 persons Provision of a bar. Cost effective
MAIN DINING AREA SECTIONAL ELEVATION - BB’
FIRE EXIT
TERRACE
C’ B
B’
Concept
The is an Indonesian cuisine restaurant. Bamboo is a product found in abundance this region. Bamboo being a natural and ecofriendly element in nature it is used as the concept in this project .Bamboo also has a very cooling And naturally sodding feel. Its properties for construction are also very apt • LIGHT IN WEIGHT • RECYCLEABLE • LOW ON COST
RECEPTION
BAR
ENTRY TO KITCHEN
SECTIONAL ELEVATION - CC’
SEATING AREA
A’
A C FLOOR PLAN
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