P O R NIVEDHITHA CHANDRA SEKAR 2016-2022
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“ E v e r y g r e a t d e s i g n b e g i n s w i t h a n e v e n b e t t e r s t o r y .” - Lo r i n d a M a m o
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CONTENT
MEMORIAL CENTRE
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LAKE HOMES
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FOREST RESORT
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EXPERIENCE CENTRE
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ABOUT A graduate of Manipal School of Architecture & Planning (MSAP) with over one year of work experience in architecture and interior design projects. Among all artistic fields, the choice of architecture came with my passion for producing something concrete that outlives me. I believe we have an emotional stance on everything we experience. This emotional potential of both materials and construction combined with an innovative response to the context and brief is what drives my designs.
EXPERIENCE JUNIOR ARCHITECT
Prepared and maintained various architectural drawings,
Ye l l o w B r i c k R o a d D e s i g n s , B a n g a l o r e
developed 3D models, and pro-actively participated in the
May 2021 - June 2022
design process. Individually handled a project from concept to execution.
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN
Wo r ke d o n co nt e nt i n i t i a t i ve s t h ro u g h f i l m m a k i n g a n d v i d e o
Studio Matter, Goa
e d i t i n g , Wo r ke d o n a rc h i t e c t u ra l co nt e nt fo r p r i nt a n d
December 2020 - April 2021
p u b l i c a t i o n s , eve nt s , a n d d i g i t a l p l a t fo r m s . Wo r ke d o n small-scale residential and restoration projects.
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN
Wo r ke d i n t h e i nt e r i o r a n d p ro d u c t d e s i g n t e a m . Th e w o r k
To t a l E n v i r o n m e n t , B a n g a l o r e
involved conceptualisation, client presentation, and design
July 2020 - November 2020
d eve l o p m e nt of i nt e r i o r re s i d e nt i a l p ro j e c t s . Wo r ke d o n t h e design development of in-house modular kitchens.
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E D U C AT I O N U N D E R G R A D U AT E D E G R E E Manipal School of Architecture & Planning, Karnataka 2016 - 2021 HIGH SCHOOL Gems Our Own English High School, Dubai 2009 - 2016 JUNIOR SCHOOL The Kindergarten Starters, Dubai 2002 - 2009
WORKSHOPS A G A K H A N H E R I TA G E W O R K S H O P Reviving Culture & Heritage Manipal, 2019 P R E FA B R I C AT E D S T R U C T U R E S Pre f a b r i c a t e d St r u c t u re s Wo r k s h o p Krishnagiri, 2019 FERROCEMENT WORKSHOP Auroville Earth Institue June 2017
I N I T I AT I V E S
SKILLS
MEMBER
AutoCad
Photoshop
Student Council
Revit
Illustrator
August 2016 - April 2020
Sketchup
InDesign
Rhino 3D
Premiere Pro
PUBLICITY & GRAPHICS HEAD RED-X, Manipal April 2018 - March 2019
Enscape Tw i n m o t i o n V-Ray Lumion
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MEMORIAL CENTRE The Smeeta Memorial Centre is conceived as a safe space for young girls to come together to discuss issues related to health, nutrition, vocation, and personal welfare. It is designed as a community center to host skits, lectures, and other events. This small public intervention is one of many public buildings designed u n d e r t h e p a t r o n a g e o f P a r i v a r t a n a n d Ta k s h i l a , w h i c h h a s b e e n w o r k i n g e x t e n s i v e l y i n S i w a n , B i h a r . The building is enclosed in an exterior wire-cut brick jaali which adds an interesting play of light and shadows. As light and breeze permeate the space, and sound travels from it, the porous exterior of the building makes it both safe and accessible.
L O C AT I O N Siwan, Bihar SITE AREA 0.75 acres S TAT U S Ongoing POSITION Intern at Studio Matter
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Exterior View
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Site Plan
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Site Plan
Floor Plan
Roof Plan
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Section BB’
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Interior View 01
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Interior View 02
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Site Images
P i c t u r e C r e d i t s : S t u d i o M AT T E R
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LAKE HOMES The Mysore Lake Homes is a private retreat designed as a space for entertaining, and as a respite from urban l i f e . L o c a t e d o n a l i g h t l y s l o p e d a n d r o c k y s i t e o v e r l o o k i n g t h e To n n u r u L a k e i n M a n d y a . Ta k i n g i n v i e w s o f t h e l a k e , t h e p a i r o f v a c a t i o n h o m e s c o m p r i s e s o f e x p a n s i v e o p e n i n g s , s k y l i g h t s a n d p r i v a t e courtyards. The built structure is designed to merge with the surrounding context while adding a contemporary feel to it.
L O C AT I O N Mysore, Karnataka SITE AREA 1.25 acres S TAT U S Ongoing POSITION J u n i o r A r c h i t e c t a t Ye l l o w B r i c k R o a d D e s i g n s
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Villa 01 Exterior View
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Villa 01 Interior Render
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Villa 01 Kitchen Interior Render
Villa 01 Master Bedroom Interior Render
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Villa 01 Lower Level Furniture Layout
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Villa 01 Upper Level Furniture Layout
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Villa 01 Section 01
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Villa 01 Section 02
Villa 01 Site Images
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Villa 01 Master Bathroom Drawings
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Villa 01 Master Bathroom Drawings
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Villa 01 Kitchen Drawings
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Villa 02 Exterior View
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Villa 02 Interior Render
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Villa 02 Master Bedroom Interior Render
Villa 02 Master Bedroom Interior Render
Villa 02 Master Bathroom Interior Render
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Villa 02 Lower Level Furniture Layout
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Villa 02 Upper Level Furniture Layout
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Villa 02 Section 01
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Villa 02 Section 02
Villa 02 Site Images
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Site Images
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Guest House Exterior View
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FOREST RESORT The brief of the project is to design an eco-friendly forest resort that intends to blur the boundaries between nature and living spaces. Positioned in the lush valleys of the western ghats, the site is a narrow strip of land along the banks of river Sita with a view of the Agumbe Hills. Based on the potential and requirement of spaces, the interventions range from sustainably built cabins for accommodation to restaurants, spas, pools, and a bird-watching tower. Sustainability is a key driver in the planning process.
L O C AT I O N Hebri, Karnataka SITE AREA 5.4 acres SEMESTER 4
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Site Section
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6 . Tw i n C o t t a g e s 7. Restaurant 8 . B i r d W a t c h i n g To w e r 9. Service Entry 10. Staff Quarters
Site Plan
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The master plan for the site proposes to position larger scale public programs in relation to important landscape features. The accommodation and other private programs are scattered more inconspicuously on the edges of water bodies. Since the scenic river at the sites attracts a host of arboreal wildlife, they make for ideal locations for forest cabins as observatories. The main walls of the cabins are made of rammed earth, an old technology revisited in a contemporary way. This adds to the earthy tactile quality of the building. The cabin uses a curved glass window in aluminum frames sliding between two rails, allowing the interior space to be occasionally transformed into an outdoor space.
Exterior View of the Cottages
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Floor Plan
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Interior View of the Cottages
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Exterior View of the Restaurant
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Lower Level Floor Plan
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Upper Level Floor Plan
Isometric View
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Interior View of the Restaurant
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Interior View of the Restaurant
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E x t e r i o r V i e w o f t h e B i r d W a t c h i n g To w e r
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The bird watching tower is envisioned to allow the visitors to learn and interact with the forest. Beginning at the base, the path will loop and rise to bring you closer to the trees, concluding with the observation deck. The structure is developed as an hour glass shape, allowing it more stability from the enlarged base and a larger area for viewing at the crown. The lattice structure formed cultivates Ground Floor Plan
Elevation
the sculptural quality of the tower.
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EXPERIENCE CENTRE T h e b r i e f o f t h e p r o j e c t i s t o d e s i g n a h o m e a u t o m a t i o n e x p e r i e n c e c e n t e r f o r A n u s h a Te c h n o v i s i o n i n M u m b a i . T h e m a i n c o n c e p t i s c l e a n l i n e s , u n c l u t t e r e d s i m p l i c i t y , a n d ‘ l e s s i s m o r e ’. T h e e x p e r i e n c e c e n t e r i s c o m p o s e d o f reception, living area, orientation room, home theatre, home office, bedroom, and work spaces. A cool and calm color palette was deployed across the space, the lighting is soft and muted. The veneers are natural with their surfaces matte or honed, bringing warmth into the space. No single element steals from the soothing and understated composition.
L O C AT I O N Mumbai, Maharashtra SITE AREA 3000 sq ft S TAT U S Ongoing POSITION J u n i o r A r c h i t e c t a t Ye l l o w B r i c k R o a d D e s i g n s
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Living & Dining Room
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1. Reception 2. Dining Room 3. Living Room 4. Bar 5. Pantry / Store 6. Orientation Room 7. Home Theatre 8. Bedroom 9. Home Office 1 0 . Wo r k s p a ce
Floor Plan
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11. Manager’s Corner 12. Conference Room
Living & Dining Room
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Living Room
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Orientation Room
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To i l e t
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Bedroom
Bedroom
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NIVEDHITHA CHANDRA SEKAR
C O N TA C T niveslr@gmail.com +91 7022885931 nivedhithasekar.com Chennai, India