Architectural Internship Portfolio by nithya surabhi

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

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PROFILE Hello, this is Nithya. I am currently seeking a position as an Architectural intern from Jan 2021 - June 2021 (6 months), after completing nine semesters of under graduation in Architecture.

NITHYA SURABHI B A ARCHITECTURAL INTERN

CONTACT Basavanagudi, Bangalore. nithya.surabhi@gmail.com

+91 9449207204

I’m a quick, passionate learner with a curious mind, full of questions. I love to contemplate theories, concepts, and ideas of spaces and how and why certain things work. I’m constantly looking to understand the role of beauty and aesthetics in architecture. To learn what materials could mean when used in a specific architectural context. To learn what works and what does not and to unravel the mysteries of good architecture. Through my internship I’m looking to push my abilities, learn the ways of architecture, and gain more insights into this vast field. I would love to apply my knowledge to the most and grow with the company, during my internship period.

CONTENTS

01 VISUAL ART CENTER

ASTRONOMY AND SPACE EXPERIENCE CENTER

INTERNSHIP WORKS

WORKING DRAWING

ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY

VISUAL ART CENTER

VISUAL ART CENTER A collaborative learning space for artists and students. a space for exploration, interaction, creativity and inspiration for students, artists and the public. This project is an urban insert in Jayanagar, Bangalore. The site chosen is located just next to a prominent shopping street of Bangalore (4th block jayanagar). The insertion of a visual arts center came from careful studying of the context of the site. The site chosen holds a swimming pool. Next to the site is a sports complex which attracts a big group of learning community which forms a huge part of user group in or complex. Integration of the visual arts center and swimming pool within the same complex while also creating a fun, learning environment open to public was the design objective. NORTH DIFFUSED DAYLIGHT

WORKSHOP

METAL

WORKSHOP

POTTERY AND PAINTING

WOOD

ENTRANCE

PAIVILON

ART SHOP AND OFFICES

OAT

GALLERY

MULTIFUNTONAL GALLERY/AV ROOM

COURTYARD CRITIQUE SPACE

WORKSHOP GLASS

MASSING CONCEPT (VAC) Zoning of public and semi public activities

MASSING AND ZONING The visual art center required workshop spaces (pottery, painting, wood working, metal and glass making), meeting and collaborative spaces, cafĂŠ, gallery and studios. The massing and zoning is done in such a way that the open and public places are in close proximity to each other and more private spaces and workshops are farther. The courtyard forms a central gathering spot the workshops are stacked on either side giving each space a different view.

ZONING

ASTRONOMY AND SPACE EXPERIENCE CENTER

UNDERGRADUATE THESIS PROJECT

The sunset theater

ASTRONOMY AND SPACE EXPERIENCE CENTER An astronomy and space experience center is a space where you can marvel at the intricacies and the mysteries of the universe by combining informal learning with an opportunity to experience the universe at its best. A place that promotes education in astronomy and related fields. A place that facilitates learning about the night sky and all that it holds, through the provision of required equipment, spaces, and information. It also helps in spreading awareness about light pollution and preserving existing dark skies. Astronomical discoveries captivate the human imagination by connecting to deep and long-standing questions about our origins and the nature of the universe in which we live. Awareness of the vastness of the universe, the extraordinary forms that other worlds can assume, and the place of our home planet in space and time inspire wonder in people of all ages. The goal is to use the excitement that astronomy engenders to increase public understanding of science and scientific methods and to make clear that science is a pathway to discovery, not just a collection of facts. WHERE? Criteria for selection 1. Close to towns 2. Existing tourist footfall 3. Away from light pollution

The site chosen is in Madikeri, Karnataka. The site sits on a ridge, with valleys on both sides with a great view of the horizon and the sky above. Located on the way to abbey falls about 10 mins drive from the town center, far enough to provide an unpolluted view of the skies yet close enough for the local community and enthusiasts to engage regularly with the facility. Transitional spaces

PROGRAM The campus consists of three parts 1. Astro tourism center 2. Learning center 3. Accommodation CONCEPT The connection between Earth and Sky. Architecture thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designed to interact with the universe and its elements in a way that facilitates astronomical observation and understanding. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designed to create human experiences that induce curiosity and exploration. The connection with the universe (along with other sub-concepts based on the site conditions, program, and user needs) is achieved through exploration and integrating of outdoor and indoor, alignment of certain spaces and architectural elements with cosmic phenomena ( such as winter solstice sunset, for example), framing the skyii with architectural elements, vertical axis connection through open to sky spaces, sky towers, etc.

Transitional spaces

Transitional spaces are unidirectional, narrow, with a play of light and dark to create a sense of embarking on a journey as the users move from one gallery to another. planetarium

Tickets

gallery 1

lobby

admin

planetarium

hall of planet earth

night theater

sky towers

outdoor seating / cafe

Conceptual sketches- gallery of the universe

ASTRO TOURISM CENTER The tourism center consists of three main indoor galleries along with other supplementary exhibition spaces, planetarium, administration, and open theaters. The gallery spaces are connected through a central spine of the transitional pathway which zig-zags its way along the contour. The three main galleries are - the light pollution gallery, the hall of planet earth, and the gallery of the universe. story

PLANETARIUM – The Planetarium is fully immersive with the dome tilted at 165 degrees. It holds 87 seats and holds service spaces around it.

The gallery of planet earth

THE GALLERY OF LIGHT POLLUTION – The gallery of light pollution has two parts the exhibit and the audiovisual room. The AV room is adaptable into an exhibit as well, and also holds a sky framing feature that guides the eyes of the users up and outward, enforcing the connection with the sky.

The gallery of light pollution

THE HALL OF PLANET EARTH – The hall of planet earth is a dark themed gallery that talks about the science of various phenomena on earth. It’s a rectangular gallery.

The gallery of the universe

THE GALLERY OF THE UNIVERSE – The gallery of the universe is a longitudinal gallery which talks about the timeline of the universe, from the big bang to today. The walls of the gallery rise upward and incline inwards at places making the user feel small, as we are in this universe. The path zigzags to reveal only a part of the gallery at any moment. The roof of the gallery is transparent to allow a visual connection to the universe above at all times.

The gallery of light pollution

hall of planet earth

planetarium

section through Astro tourism center

ALIGNMENT The sunset theater and the night sky theater are aligned to the sunset on the winter solstice. The design of architectural elements is guided by this cosmic event. The sky towers rise into the sky framing the sunset of Dec 21st. The alignment of the sunset with the architecture is a way of bringing down the mysteries of the universe to the users, where they can behold and understand it as humans always have throughout history.

SKY TOWERS Towers as frames to the everchanging sky are points of vertical connection. They also form the pillars of alignment during the winter solstice.

NIGHT SKY THEATER Verticle connection with the sky. A space to learn about stars, constellations, galaxies, and the universe through stories, observation, and experience with the help of experts and enthusiastic community. Reflection pools reflect back the starlight to create a dramatic experience at night. SUNSET THEATER One of the communal spaces, for all public activities and promotion of astronomy. Spaces around the theater have great potential to host outdoor galleries and exhibitions. Aligned to the Dec 21st winter solstice sunset with the sky towers as frame.

THE OBSERVATIONAL STATION The observational station is the space for astronomical observation on clear nights. It has a 165-degree view toward the southern horizon. Circular in the plan, consists of two levels of observation, with an indoor observation in the lower level, and OAT on the top with a reflection pool to reflect back starlight for a dramatic scene. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s green roof is an extension towards the sky, acts as space for outdoor obsevvation. It is the last stop of the Astro tourism center, works through the night with to educate people about astronomy by the use of telescopes, expert storytellers and astrophysicists. A space for enthusiasts to develop a strong community for astro learning.

section through Astro tourism center

LEARNING CENTER

classrooms and observatory auditorium and gathering spaces

section through the learning center

The Learning center has two zones. The lower zone, directly connected to the arrival entrance has the public spaces, and semi-public spaces are on top of them. The learning center also has an observing tower that can hold a telescope. The green roof almost acts as a horizontal extension of the ground to reach towards the sky. They are platforms for viewing and observation.

Observing Station

HOSTEL

The hostel is zoned away from public places to maintain security and privacy. Rooms have a view of the valley and the corridor facing the dense vegetation within the site. Also has a dining space and a common lounge. Seven twin rooms. Each room of 3.5x4m.

section through the hostel

Learning center

WALK THROUGH THE WOODS The rich vegetation within the site provides a great opprtunity to design a pathway through them, providing a slow reveal to the best views of the sky within the site. Pathway to the observing station

ENTRANCE PLAZA

PRAGRUP ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM INTERNSHIP WORK

WORK AT PRAGRUP My work at pragrup mainly consisted of works on institutional projects. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked for client presentation, schematic presentation, working drawing details, 3d development and design development mainly focusing on SketchUp, autocad, and photoshop works along with creative thinking and problem solving.

SECTIONS Drafting sections of one of the institutional projects by referring to multiple floor plans and structural plans.

INSTITUTIONAL

PROJECTS

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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

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TOILET DETAILS Construction details of the toilet block with respect to the pattern and sizing of the flooring and dado tiles.

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PRAGRUP

ESCHER PATTERN Escheer tessellation pattern was explored and disected. Here the pattern play is between a fish and a bird. The chosen material was corten steel to match the vibe of the place.

TIMBER STACK Timber elements of 25x25mm cross section are interlocked with each other to form a 3d wave pattern and by gradually projecting the sticks with respect to one another. Similar process is also used to create the face shape of Bentham Bowring after whom the institution was named.

CUBE STACK 150mm hollow cubes are stacked and a few of them have been given a diagonal sheet at various angles to form a dynamic pattern.

PARTITION

WALL DESIGN

Designing a parition wall for bowring institute, exploring different materials with each different options. A set of ideas for each was laid by the principle architect which formed the guides for each design. The partition wall is of 7mx 2.1m.

LOGO DESIGN Designing a new logo for the Bowring Institute by playing with the typography while mixing the charecters of different languages (mainly Kannada, English and Hindi). The goal being individuality and legibility. The process was inspired by the Bengaluru logo and Kochi-Muziris Biennale logo.

SketchUp

ROOFTOP PAVILION A small reading pavilion designed on top of a green roof on one of the resdential projects. My work included 3d development, contruction visulisation and rendering. The process helped me to learn construction details in timber roofing and flooring.

SketchUp + Ps

JAGADALE RESIDENTIAL PROJECT A schematic presentation for a residential project in the outskirts of Bengaluru. My work included 3d design development and rendering. The process helped me to learn about material combinations and concept development. SketchUp

TRIBAL SCHOOL A schematic presentation for Ashrma shaale at around 7 places in Karnataka. My work included 3d design development and rendering. The process helped me to learn about modularity and its efficiency.

SketchUp

ARSIKERE HOTEL A schematic presentation for a hotel in Arsikere. My work included 3d design development and interior rendering. The process helped me to learn about the proportions and heights of the interior elements. Also on how to use windows to frame the exterior scenes.

SketchUp + Vray

WORKING DRAWING DOOR SCHEDULE DETAILS

PHOTOGRAPHY

ART WORKS

“Architecture has its own realm. It has a special physical relationship with life. I do not think of it primarily as either a message or a symbol, but as an envelope and background for life which goes on in and around it, a sensitive container for the rhythm of footsteps on the floor, for the concentration of work, for the silence of sleep.” ― Peter Zumthor, Thinking Architecture

nithya.surabhi@gmail.com 9449207204