ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND INTERIOR WORK PORTFOLIO by Pooja Pundeer

As a designer you design for the present, with an awareness of the past, for a future which is essentially unknown and most important your design must seduce, shape and should evoke an emotional response. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A room should start a conversation before people actually start exchanging words as an Interior is the natural projection of the souls living there.â&#x20AC;?

ARCHITECTURE STARTS WHEN you carefully put TWO BRICKS TOGETHER. The DOOR HANDLE is the HANDSHAKE of the Building.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Studio Lotus

2017 - 2019 International Master of Interior Architectural Design (IMIAD) Cept University, INDIA

June 2019 - June 2020 New Delhi, INDIA

2018 Exchange Semester HFT Stuttgart, GERMANY IMIAD Workshop SUPSI Lugano, SWITZERLAND Material Workshop Domaine de Boisbuchet, FRANCE

As a kid I used to wonder why my friend’s houses are different than mine. What makes spaces feel different ? Later I realise It’s us “The User” that makes all the difference. That one curious thought drove me to this incredible journey of Interior Architecture and Design. It’s interesting to explore ways to engage the user, the way they move through the spaces. I firmly believe in the symbiotic nature between built environment and human behaviour and use this pedagogy as a tool to design for a better world.

2010 - 2015 Bachelor in Architecture (B.ARCH) MET Faculty of Architecture, INDIA

Studio HBA

Sept 2015 - June 2017 New Delhi, INDIA

As an aspiring Interior Architect, I am a qualified professional with 3 years of work experience. After finishing my bachelors in architecture I have realized my passion for Interior Design. Later I got the opportunity to work with Studio HBA, INDIA. I was involved with a number of magnificient projects such as High-end Residential, Luxury Hotels & Resorts, Marketing Suits, Show Apartments etc. After 2 years while working, I got selected for International Masters in Interior Architecture and design (IMIAD) at CEPT University, INDIA. During this course , I got selected for an international exchange semester at HFT Stuttgart, Germany. I was extremely privilaged to be part of two amazing workshops - IMIAD Workshop (2 weeks) at SUPSI Lugano, Switzerland and a 3 days material workshop at Domaine de Boisbuchet, France. Studying and living abroad was a unique opportunity to learn about a new culture as well as teaching others about our own. As learning is an integral part of who we are. I am always looking forward to experience something out of my comfort zone.

Pooja Pundeer

As Project Lead, I was exposed to so many opportunities. Participated on various project stages such as Concept and Design development, optimization of budgets, timelines and resources. Made effective design presentations for clients explaining concept and strategy. Generate and supervise drawings. On site and off site client coordination as well as vendor coordination.

With great experience and learning under highly talented seniors around the world. Collaborated with mumbai and singapore offices for few projects. I strongly participated in many iconic projects and different design phases with them such as Phase I Strategy and Concept Phase II Creative Exploration and Design Development Phase III Documentation

- Project Lead

Projects Undertaken

Adaptive Re-use GCPL R&D Facility , Mumbai INDIA Retail

Sunita Shekhawat Gallery, Jaipur INDIA Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers Showroom , Chennai INDIA Mixed Use / Commercial Temenos, New Delhi INDIA Royal Enfield HQ, Chennai INDIA DLF Office and Amenity Block , Chennai INDIA Eco Resort, Goa INDIA

Hospitality

- Designer

Projects Undertaken

Hospitality Double Tree By Hilton, Goa INDIA Radisson Blu, Faridabad INDIA Private Residence Magnolia Penthouse, Gurgaon INDIA Clubhouses

Udaipur Clubhouse, Rajasthan INDIA KFT Clubhouse, Bangalore INDIA

Marketing Suites & Show Apartments

Unity Show Apartments, Delhi INDIA Lodha Clariant, Maharashtra INDIA Lodha Altmount, Mumbai INDIA Shining Sales Gallery & Show Units , Ho chi minh VIETNAM

Project Management

Time Management

Creative Thinking

Adaptability

Team Leadership

Detail Oriented

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Problem Solving

TECHNOLOGY ALONG WITH empathy creates TRANSPARENT DESIGN. Design is THINKING made VISUAL.

JUNE 2019 - JUNE 2020

creating meaning I celebrating context Grounded on the principles of Conscious design, approach that celebrates local resources, cultural influences, a keen attention to detail and an inclusive process. The design process looking at sustainability through multiple lenses of cultural, social and environmental impact. - Studio Lotus â&#x20AC;&#x153; I am privileged and honored to say that I worked with Studio Lotus. Being surrounded with exceptional people inspired me to expand my creativity and work harder to collaborate in the designs of iconic projects. Knowing that you are part of such a prestigious firm - an environment that enables individuals to learn, grow and perform in a manner that empowers each one of us professionally and personally. â&#x20AC;? As Project Lead, I was exposed to so many opportunities. Directly working with the principals, I took over the whole project coordination. Starting from - Concept and Design development, Optimization of budgets, timelines and team resources. Made effective design presentations for clients explaining the initial concept and strategy. On site and off site client coordination as well as vendor coordination.

LEGACY

OVER 120 YEARS YOUNG To create a state of the art collaborative research centre for gcpl at the old r&d building. Extending the existing footprint as the gcpl experienece centre. Celebrating the past - legacy of the company, present - touching peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives and future- vision, technology and advancements.

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R&D FACILITY FOR GCPL

MUMBAI, INDIA

S C O P E OF W O R K Godrej R&D was the first project assigned to me at Studio Lotus. It started with the facade intervention for the Experience Centre ,story built up and understanding GCPL legacy, space planning, overall lab interiors and material explorations. We reached the CDP stage. This project let me expand my skill set, enhanced my software skills, way of presenting ideas and also the way forward.

P R O J E CT P R O F I L E TYPE Adaptive Re-Use SITE 25000 Sq.Ft. CLIENT Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. P LAC E MA K I NG Extending the vocabulary of Imagine Studio and creating a distinct pixelated expression, bringing in play of light and shadow to create a dramatic experience for the public face of the R&D facility.

MATERIAL STORY (Extension of Imagine Studio) 1. Corten 2. Grey Kalzip 3. Grey Plaster 1

SITE PLAN 1. Drop Off/ Main Entry 2. Experience Centre 3. Entrance Courtyard 4. R&D Building

5. Breakout Spaces 6. Buffer Tank 7. Service Entry 8. Parking for R&D

SITE BUILTUP

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MEZZANINE FLOOR 28

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1. Existing building shell 2. Introducing Mezzanine level 3. Lifting the roof & adding slivers to bring in natural light. 4. Extending the footprint GCPL Experience Centre 5. Establishing the relation to the surroundings 6. Adding slivers and vocabulary of Imagine Studio 7. Frame structure 8. Tying the frame structure 9. Final Intent

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LAYOUTS 1. Drop Off/ Main Entry 2. Glass Tunnel 3. Entrance Courtyard 4. Experience Centre 5. R&D Waiting Area 6. Conference Room 7. Meeting Rooms

8. Cabins 9. Workstations 10. Pantry 11. Breakout Spaces 12. Main Lab 13. Soap Pilot Plant 14. Cream Liquid Plant

15. Knowledge Centre 16. SOP Collaboration 17. Fragerance Testing Lab 18. LV Testing 19. Aerosole Lab 20. Aerosole Filling & Stability 21. Storage

22. Service Entry 23. Meeting Room 24. Workstations 25. Imaging Room 1 26. JV Development Centre 27. Toilet 28. Lift Lobby

29. Imaging Room 2 30. Bio-tech Lab 31. Ento Lab 32. Storage 33. Peet grady Chambers 34. Test Rooms 35. Insectory

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Design Elements

Experience Centre side view

View from main road along the buffer tank

Curved partitions as display system, media projection walls and also as a space dividing element. Building a community- library/science cafe. Workshops such as DIY soap making, Fragrance testing to engage people

View towards the Main Entrance/ Drop Off

Celebrating Legacy- History of Godrej/ GCPL PROGRAM INTERPRETATION ZONING 1.Towards Experience Centre 2.Towards R&D Lab 3.Courtyard with medicine garden and seating 4.Reception 5.Waiting Lounge 6.GCPL history & timeline display + Media projections 7.DIY workshop booth 8.Product/Innovation wall 9.New product launch 10.Library 11.Cafe 12.Library + Cafe seating 13.BOH office 14.Toilets

Past

Present

Future

History

Innovation

Research

Permanent

Adaptive & Changeable

Open-Ended

GCPL Legacy Timeline Innovations over the years

Product display from past to present Create interactive experiential triggers

Collaborations Building community workshops

Facade Intervention Extending the material language of Imagine Studio and expressing a distinct pixelated expression, bringing in play of light and shadow to create a dramatic experience for the public face of the R&D facility.

Conceptual View 1

Conceptual View 2

Conceptual View 3

Existing Lab Environment

MORE WARMTH

Sterile vs Tactile Interiors

To add contrast to the sterile spaces

MORE TRANSPARENCY

Across spaces to allow visibility and interaction

MORE NATURAL LIGHT Inviting and comfortable

MORE INTERACTION

Spaces close to nature to take a break from work

THE SKIN - NARRATIVE What could we add more to the conventional lab environment for employees to come together and innovate ? Visual connection through out the space being the most important spatial aspect â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Developing the skin that adds warmth and tactility along with the play between visual connection and privacy within the space.

PARTITION LANGUAGE - THE SKIN

Workstation Area

Conference Room

MATERIAL PALETTE

Social Staircase

1.Timber + Metal and Glass Partitions 2.White rough brick walls 3.Matterwall acoustic panels

MEETING & CONFERENCE SPACES Accent and play through colors on walls and furniture.

BREAKOUT SPACES Phone Booths, Informal Meeting Pods, Social Staircase.

WORKSTATIONS Subtle color in furniture to bring softness in space and modular storage system for multipurpose use. Adding color on ceiling while rest of the space could be neutral.

Close to nature More natural light Accent of colors Multiple use of spaces

Breakout Spaces

JAIPUR

THE PINK CITY To design a retail and gallery experience for the brand Sunita Shekhawat. A unique crafted experience where we bring storytelling to retail and elevate it to a museum gallery positioning Sunita Shekhawat-the brand as pioneers in the Jewellery space and upholders of Culture and Tradition (specifically Rajasthan). PROJECT PROFILE TYPE SITE PURPOSE CLIENT

Retail 7035 Sq.Ft. Facade & Interiors Mrs. Sunita Shekhawat

S U N I TA S H E K HAWAT Master of Meenakari art in India (Pioneer in re-inventing the craft and no longer just a Jeweller) Custodian of culture (Brought Indian culture to the world though the medium of craft - Meenakari; demands for a space to become a narrative of the history of Jewellery and related art & craft in India and no longer just a retail space) Roots form Rajasthan (Strong connection and impact of culture and heritage of Jodhpur and Jaipur, as a native of Rajasthan)

SUNITA SHEKHAWAT GALLERY

JAIPUR, INDIA

Building Facade

SCOPE OF WORK How to reconnect with the local context in terms of materials, exploring jali patterns , stone inlays and also the inspired furniture language. For this project, I have participated in facade jali explorations and details, Interaction Podâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Offices Interiors, material selection, Overall furniture language, developing 3ds along with detailed drawings, Vendor coordination etc. This project enhanced my overall project handling skills.

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SITE PLAN

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1. Main Entry 2. Drop Off 3. Exit 4. Building plinth in Ghatu red stone 5. Water Body 6. Common Entry 7. Watchman Cabin 8. Parking 9. Tree Pits 10. DG + Transformer 11. Staff/watchman toilet + electrical room 12. Building lift lobby White marble with brass and black marble band insert 13. Grey Kota stone flooring with Ghatu red band 14. Storage below staircase 15. Grey Kota stone flooring

LANDSCAPE INTENT Flooring pattern inspired form Rajasthani courtyards. Tree pits in Ghatu red stone or Grey Kota stone. Waterbody in stone with bird shaped spouts inspired from SS logo.

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Boundary wall The first layer of the building as an interpretation of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gadhayiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the first step of jewelry making.

PODS

BUYING A PIECE OF HISTORY The whole narrative is an experiential journey for celebrating craft. The space emerges as a museum that allows one to experience and explore the history of jewellery in India, Art and Crafts and merges into a very intimate retail experience that enhances the legacy of owning a piece of jewellery that one can pass on to their generations. D E S I G N APPR OAC H

Handcrafted Timeless and Luxury Iconic

Display

Immersion

Inspired by nature

Transparency

Interaction

Transaction

ELEMENTS Ceiling craft story depicting through colors of the pods â&#x20AC;&#x201C; e.g. blue could depict monsoon season, green could depict harvest and vasant. Traditional indian diwan seating, Wooden base with upholstered seat, inspired bolstered back detail with cushions, printed & textured fabric, vibrant colors to bring the crafted luxury into the space creating a local context and comfort.

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THE STUDIO

HAND CRAFTED LUXURY The space that talks about meenakari in indian and global context. Innovating with colours and designs to enhance the appeal of SS working space inspired from her hometown of Jaipur, and giving it a contemporary update. The ultimate aim is to be elegant yet subtle. Modifying old classics with a modern touch while expressing the jewelleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emotional value to create a comfortable space for her to work and interact.

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THE DESIRE TO CREATE IS ONE OF the deepest yearnings OF THE HUMAN SOUL. Design is not the LENGTH of life but the DEPTH of life.

SEPT 2015 - JUNE 2017

Design is intelligence made visible, & when combined with well informed & eclectic aesthetics, it’s in the hidden spaces in between,that the magic happens. Coupled with that, apply experience knowledge,within expertise & a simple methodology that results in exceptional spaces, beautifully realised. - Studio HBA/ Hirsch Bedner Associates “Everybody has their dream job when in graduate school. For me, it was to work in hospitality design on large scale projects and be able to learn from the best and grow as a designer. As an obvious leader in the interior design field, HBA has offered all that and more.Waking up for a job that you really love, collaborating with an incredibly talented team of professionals,is a dream come true.The versatility of the hospitality design never stops to excite me.” With great experience & learning under highly talented seniors around the world I strongly participated for many iconic projects and different phases for them such as Phase I Strategy & Concept Phase II Creative Exploration & Design Development Phase III Documentation

FAMILY

A JOURNEY TO FOREVER Away from the crowd and race, building our lives one dream at a time we have the time to breathe, to celebrate, to indulge. Your history and my past are now the narrative of our bound future.Every morning we start afresh and every evening we dream a new. Because we are home. P R O J E CT P R O F I L E TYPE CLIENT

High-End Residential Mr. & Mrs. Kunal Tikkoo

C L I E N Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s V I S I O N The comfort of being surrounded by our loved ones in a space which is intimate,warm and inviting with elegant details adorning the walls, a rich aroma of food waiting through the spacious dining table,laughter & memories resonating in the warm tones of timber flooring. A few things that make home a retreat everyday. S C O P E OF W O R K Phase I - Strategy & Concept Research,Style Direction, Presentation, Story Narrative. Phase II - Design Development Refined planning for all areas,Developed selected views,FF & E selections & material boards. Warm tones and simple geometry, a reflection of the new modern lifestyle. Yet deeply and strongly connected, in a primordial way, to our roots.

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MAGNOLIA PENTHOUSE GURGAON, INDIA

Entrance Lobby

MAGNOLIA PENTHOUSE

GURGAON, INDIA

Living Room

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MAGNOLIA PENTHOUSE GURGAON, INDIA

Family Room

MAGNOLIA PENTHOUSE

GURGAON, INDIA

Guest Bedroom

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MAGNOLIA PENTHOUSE GURGAON, INDIA

Dining Room

SHIMLA

QUEEN OF HILLS Shimla starts emerging at the horizon through the dense, scented pine & deodar forest. Still covered with bright white snow, the upper peaks merge with the morning sky.Shimla feels like a British queen peacefully resting on top of the hills soaked in Indian flavours. PROJECT PROFILE TYPE PURPOSE CLIENT

Hospitality Complete Interior Renovation Mr. Atul Khanna

C L I E N Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s V I S I O N The Clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision for Radisson,Shimla celebrates the spirit of the city & its history.The aesthetic expresses the local crafts & textures of shimla as it is today and still deeply connected with shimla before independence. Radisson Shimla giving a nod to the rich history of this great city is an old dilapidated structure with sloping red roof,white plaster walls,delicate mullion windows & timber bracings typical of tudorbethan architecture of the time. Clients perception is to offer their guests the time travelling experience through shimla rich history with elegant relaxed stay.Radisson Shimla is going to renovated as a transiton between victorian style with a bit of less is more of modern.

RADISSON SHIMLA, INDIA

Guest Bedroom 1

SCOPE OF WORK A Design Team of four with a Senior Designer,one Assistant Designer and two Draftmen,As the Asst. Designer I was dedicated & responsible for Phase I - Strategy & Concept Research,Style Direction, Story Narrative. Phase II - Design Development Refined planning for all areas,Developed selected views,FF & E selections & material boards. Phase III - Documentation Working Drawings, FF&E Specifications.

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TIMELESS ELEGANCE

Timeless Elegance with Victorian Style Direction. Every element from the narrative to the most delicate details contributes to a whole in the interiors, echoing imperial british influences. Movement is choreographed in an intuitive way inviting guests to go through an experience of the historical elements that defines what Shimla is today. GUEST BEDROOM 1 ( Blue Room ) The Hotel architecture and interior depicts a creative, free spirited woman with impeccable taste.The room had a distinctly victorian feel, with scattered locally sourced decorative elements. The furniture smelt freshly polished and the chairs had been re-upholstered with those colourful silky fabric purchased from the local market. The Blue room is a perfect balance between Victorian elegance and exquisite local craft.â&#x20AC;? Victorian lighting, chandelier and lamps were elegant and stylish. The purpose is to give a warm atmosphere and bring out to the vibrant colors on the walls. GUEST BEDROOM 2 ( White Room ) As compared to the blue room white room is much into mixing modern simplicity with victorian elegance and luxury. Some may call this look eclectic, but we prefer to call this mixture, Modern Victorian. Hardwood flooring, in medium or dark color.Beautiful pattern on the cement tiles, leading to the hallway where delicate Victorian Classic skirting and cornices running along the pastel coloured walls.This style is sophisticated and luxurious but at the same time brings a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. Two words can describe this style, beauty and abundance.

RADISSON SHIMLA, INDIA

Guest Bedroom 2

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DOUBLE TREE by HILTON GOA, INDIA

Guest bedroom

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Guest bedroom Furniture Selection

Dream-like, yet elemental, Goa preside over a lush green paradise. The warm and humid climate blurs the distinction between indoors and the outdoors. Shaped in response to the fecund tropical conditions and long years of colonial rule, Goan architecture is enriched by the European experience, yet deeply rooted in local culture.A distinctive way of life, a colourful festivals and folklore, the gods and goddesses, the flavour and fragrance of Goa, the art and craft, dance and music, unique architecture, and overall a different cadence and rhythm of life.

UDAIPUR CLUBHOUSE UDAIPUR, INDIA

Cafetaria

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Cafetaria Furniture Selection

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1. Sofa

2. Dining Chair 6 1

3. Chandelier

4. Long Dining Table

Outdoor Paint 5. Dining Chair

Dark Wood

6. Dining Table

Rooted in the muted, earthy colours of the land, Udaipur delicately balances the neutral with bounty- myriad hues speckle the calm fabric of the city, rich textures bring to life an inherent simplicity that is reminiscent of the people who inhabit it.Ushering the royalty of the days past into the present, complex geometry transforms into screens and traditional motifs are now interpreted into simple modern patterns. Layering over the architecture there are special elements derived from the lakes and the resident birds. The city takes centre stage here and we celebrate it.

Black Metal

Pine Wood

Distressed Wood

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LODHA ALTMOUNT MUMBAI, INDIA

Twinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bedroom

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MATERIAL BOARD 1. CONCRETE WALL TEXTURE 2. WOOD VENEER 3. DRAPERY FABRIC 4. SHEER FABRIC 5. DUVET COVER FABRIC 6. HEAD BOARD FABRIC 7. THROW PILLOW FABRIC 8. THROW PILLOW FABRIC 9. THROW PILLOW PIPING 10. WOOD FLOOR 11. DUVET COVER FABRIC 12. WALLCOVERING 13. BLACK METAL FINISH

THE TWINS

We bet their parents must be surprised when these two souls came along...!!! The one on one offer,but what we find shocking is how two humans with the exact same genetic material can be so different and more intriguingly, makes so much noise between cars and drum kits and contact sports, they keep the whole house and family on their toes. Their specific desire to occupy a space which is fun, playful, alive so much alike, which also showcase their amazing courage & passion for adventure. Bright colours with complete modern but quirky touch give them their space full of energy as they are. Twin Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bedroom Furniture Selection

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