Architecture Portfolio

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PRAKRUTHI M P | CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATIONAL

2014 - 2019

2012 - 2014

2008 - 2012

PROFESSIONAL

2021 2019 - 2020 2018 - 2019

BMS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING | BANGALORE, INDIA

B.ARCH Bachelor of Architecture | CGPA 8.66

DEEKSHA JNANA SWEEKAR | BANGALORE, INDIA

State board PUC | 80%

AV EDUCATION SOCIETY | BANGALORE, INDIA

Secondary Higher Education | 90.53%

ACHIEVEMENTS

CADENCE ARCHITECTS | BANGALORE, INDIA

Architectural designer

URBAN FRAME, SPACEMATRIX | BANGALORE, INDIA

Architectural designer | 12 Months

MISTRY ARCHITECTS | BANGALORE, INDIA

Academic Internship | 6 Months

URBAN FRAME, SPACEMATRIX | BANGALORE, INDIA

Academic Internship | 4 Months

GIZ, DULT (Directorate of Urban Land Transport) and MAYA PRAXIS | BANGALORE, INDIA

Collaboration | Live project, Gandhi Bazaar

Documentation and design strategies | 4 Months

TECHNO ARCHITECTS | BANGALORE, INDIA

Summer Internship | 2 Months

NANDISH ASSOCIATES | BANGALORE, INDIA

Volunteering | Live project BBMP (Government), Crematorium

Documentation and design strategies | 1 Month

MINDRAIN | COMMUNITY FOR ARTISTS Design Competition | National Level 1st Prize

A3 FOUNDATION | FUTURISTIC HOUSE DESIGN Design Competition | National Level 1st Prize

ZONASA | CHURCH RESTORATION PROPOSAL Design Competition | Zonal Level 3rd Prize

SKILLS

Autocad 2D (Drafting), Rhino (Drafting, 3D, Vray), Sketchup, Lumion, 3DSMAX, REVIT, Adobe suite (In Design, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office

Model making, Hand drafting, Painting (Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, Pastel, Poster, Digital), Graphic design, Brand designing.

Autocad 2D

Rhino

Sketchup

Lumion

3DSMAX

REVIT

In Design

Photoshop

Illustrator

Microsoft Office

PARTICIPATIONS

Z-AXIS | DESIGNING EQUITABLE CITIES

Biennial Conference | Charles Correa Foundation, Goa INDIA

ISOLA

Thesis Open day | BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore INDIA

KOCHI MUZIRIS BIENNALE | KOCHI, INDIA

International exhibition of contemporary art

KOCHI DESIGN WEEK | KOCHI, INDIA

India’s largest annual international festival | Global trends in design and architecture

MASA | ANNUAL EVENT Bangalore, INDIA

Architects | Amata Luphaiboon, Leonardo Finotti, Isandra Matin Ahmed, Neelkanth Chaya and Shuhei Endo

IIID & CUSP | BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore INDIA

The power of design concepts

The power of site analysis

Designers and 21st century cities

PERMEABLE FRAMES City within a city

There are three aspects of this proposal : How to activate the context, How to bring popularity to the area, How to redefine the public interaction spaces. The idea is to house the city in the Interpretation Centre developing it to be a part of the urban life. The scheme uses intangible design logic for approach and exploration of spaces. The project has established a multi scene and multi-functional aggregation space, which is not only the entrance of the Interpretation Centre but also a public gathering space. It also acts as a joint connecting the road and the Centre, thus forming a new relationship chain with the city.

Light is used as a medium to experience spaces at various levels. North light is admitted into the building abundantly. The spatial arrangement of exhibition space and the library are planned to confront and interact at the same time leading to an intermediate zone - steps that serve as a transporter and a place of interaction. Any space where two programs are dismissed is called a pure space, creating the void that provides the skylight to the library and the exhibition space. Library is situated in the basement providing the stillness and optimal light for reading. The courtyard in the library allows subtleness amidst all the active participation happening in the city. The workshop, auditorium and merchandise store are planned on the rear edge of the site opening into a central sunken stepped square, which is multi-functional also acting as an informal performance space when required. The cafe with a courtyard is placed in a way to address the public and the interpretation Centre without any hindrance.

The design allows people of all age groups to interact in and out of the Centre by means of the open, functional and accessible plan. The design offers a setting in which the spirit of the city and its diversity and its intimacy receive an architectonic expression.

NODE DESIGN

The node brings residential, commercial, retail and urban activities together anchored around the new public square. The folded seating spaces provide flexible functional advantage to the user. Blend of greys and the greens formulate the breathing spots throughout the street.

Section through exhibition space and library

Sunken city square | Interaction Courtyard | Breathing space

Transitional spaces | City within the Centre

Section through auditorium, workshop, cafe and parking

The Urban fabric consists of a busy market area in the center of Bangalore city, the streets being occupied with the vendor carts. The main street is two way traffic with four major nodes interconnecting. The new proposal is to convert a portion of the street into a one way flow of traffic which also includes a provision for legal parking spots, a portion of the street will still be retained as a two way flow of traffic which connects back to the main grid.

Five different design interventions to redesign the street and provide a character of urban interaction : A pedestrian focused approach, A prominent legible spine, An iconic street to be created, Linking the interpretation Centre to the city and Connecting the nodes of the street. Nodes and pockets in the street which act as a catalyst for interaction are proposed through the design. Paved footpaths and street seating design promote an active space for all age groups.

Modular units of vendor modules will ease the vendor movement and are economically feasible compared to the existing carts, the flexible design adds to the street furniture.

Five concepts to redefine the urban living Nodes of the street

THE CIRCLE

Memory as an architectural constraint

The boundaries which divide life from death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins?

-Edgar Allan Poe.

In western culture, not much has altered the anachronistic design and thought of death in terms of how a person is grieved, buried, cremated, celebrated ,and remembered. The thoughts of life in reflection to death are commonly seen as moments of grief, regret, and guilt. This thesis proposes a modern-day complex focused on tranquility, opportunity, and memories by creating urban spaces of self-reflection and contemplation. By exploring form and light as a method of design, this thesis aims to provide a new public space to grieve, evoke emotion, and solve the issue of perception of the duality life and death.

The thesis proposes three stages of design that will house a modern-day memorial focused on tranquility , memories. By creating urban spaces of self -reflection and contemplation- a public space to grieve and have participation. Learning spaces for students of various backgrounds to have a collaborative interaction about war and atrocities.

The memorial is based on the war between India and Pakistan, a war for boundaries which escalated to an ethnic dispute, prolonged to this day. The design intends to blur the boundaries by celebrating the sacrifice of the war soldiers and victims. It aims to bring together people of all ethnicities, race, beliefs and creed as one whole concept of humanity. It acts as a faith ground for peace and justice.

LOCATION The memorial is envisaged at a central location in the souther capital of INDIA, Bangalore as a structure and space depicting solemnity of the purpose. The site was once a spot where military soldiers and freedom fighters were held captive and some killed. It is located in one of the busiest commercial street of the city, setting in for a perfect urban insert.

SOWING SEEDS | A way of remembrance, and witness a plant grow always with hope for better. As one approaches the memorial a reflection of a grim line on the water depicting the boundary is transformed to a complete circle as one moves towards the center into a state of solitude below the earth. Seeds are picked by each individual and they sow them around the memorial transforming it into lands of gardens with flowers and depicting a positive change, also letting the memorial be alive throughout.

Balance of above and below | Void

Section through the Memorial showing the light, water and access

TRANSFORMATION

Landscape around the memorial

Provision for future intervention

Red Poppy : Color of remembrance from WW1, symbolizes loss Daisy : Grown on the land where it all ended, symbolizes peace Marigold : Used to celebrate the commemoration in INDIA

WATER

Singular dimension, flow

LABYRINTH

All ends meet at one

THRESHOLD

Common ground

FOREST

Clearing amidst darkness

CHASM

Abyss of knowledge

Flow of spaces leading to hope

Sequential exploration of spaces

LIGHT SHADOW AND DARKNESS - A NARRATIVE

Balance between the spaces and emotions

Permeable spaces for collaboration

Invisible separation of spaces

Through light, shadow and darkness a sequence of design unfolds and weaves the story of Life, Death and Rebirth. The design is about framing light and believing a shadow, making design as an effortless dialogue between death and life.

The museum , memorial and learning Centre are approached with three different access points meeting at a common ground eventually. As parks form the public realm of the city, redefining the idea and inserting an edge to the design promotes public interaction actively. There is a sequential discovery of spaces from the halls of museum to a series of galleries and the ramp leading into the memorial. The learning Centre comprises of collaborative spaces for students, water and the landscape surround the Centre creating an invisible line between public and private spaces. It consists of an auditorium and a cafeteria at the rear end which adds to the privacy from the public domain. The form of the building is fluid and dynamic with overlapping folds which create a sense of mystery as one moves through it, and also make it the most iconic structure of the city.

Context and prime nodes of movement

URBAN INTERVENTION

Longitudinal section through the learning Centre, memorial and museum

Art cafe : spirit of joy and passion for life expressed through art

A modern, minimalist and refreshing interpretation is defined by design, materiality and branding. The building facade projects a sense of grandeur with series of arches framing the entrance and welcoming patrons to the Kefi. Once inside, customers are invited to engage with the physical design of the café, much like a stage set for patrons to play out their own story. It serves as a hub for art enthusiasts as they can interpret their thoughts through art at various nooks of the cafe. The 700sqm cafe is designed to feel light and fun despite the sophistication it provides.

From the centralized column, 24 arches stretch towards the perimeter walls. This series of arches function as a key element in creating a sense of organizational hierarchy, establishing visual separators within the space. The arches are clad in a clay based plaster with a subtle gradient color, ranging from a lighter base to a darker shade, emphasizes the gradient effect. This simple and clear color palette is contrasted by extensive use of steel and copper in the other custom elements of the cafe.

Expanding from the column stands a suspended ring of copper seating becomes a natural focal element, while allowing for an optimized flow of people. Seating is categorized in systematic levels providing varied options for the customers

PALETTE

Longitudinal

1 Outdoor seating

2 Arched entrance

3 Painting spots

4 Workshop table

5 Central column and bar table

6 Suspended seating

7 Kitchen

8 Toilet

Informal spaces in the cafe are art inspired and keep the space vibrant with easels and canvases.

The earthy colors with a contrast of sap green and copper are welcoming and warm while being active.

Means to interpret thoughts

Informal suspended seating

Centralized column | Bar table design

Sectional detail of the table and seating

section showing the transition from outdoor to indoor

Layers of transparent ARCHES

Flexible entrance | Social space

Origami inspired furniture | Informal

Arched entrance | Transition

Lighting design | Glass fold

Social interpretation of art in a cafe

Concept | Folds

BAKERY

I was approached with a design brief for a 3rd bakery and cafe by the legendary bakers ‘Sri Jayalakshi bakery’ established since 1856. The site was situated in a prime location with a busy approach road providing immense amount of visibility , which also was a challege in terms of viusal display planning to increase the commercials. My role in the project consisted of undertsanding the requirement in terms of funtion and also commerical perspective, preparing conceptual design and floor plans, iterating the elevation designs and store display, designing the seating area and counter design for the food display. I was also a part of the structural design and MEP design teams and collaborated it various consultants and expertrs in fnialsing the plans and constrution stages.

7-8 months after the project completion I could see the impact it made on the consumers, both architecturally and visually in the interiors. The commercial numbers have proved the fact that the 3rd outlet does much better than the others as it has increased foot fall and infolow of sales.

1 Entry

2 Store display and order counter

3 Kitchen

4 Baking room

5 Store

6 Wash area

7 Office

8 Loading | Unloading area

Lighting was selected based on specific function carried out in every space. Warm light (yellow tint) was used in the diplay area where customer interaction is present. White light was used in the kitchen and work spaces for optimal working conditions and baking.

Drop lights on the counter were used to enhance the food products on stored in the main counter which is visible from the approach road and entry.

Lighting plan | Layout

Sitework in progress

Completed | elevation

Display

Interiors was done with the main objective of sttarcting more customers and provide a plesant atmosphere at the same time. Blue and white were the primay tones used throughout the interiors.

2D

and 3D visualizations for the display area

Display

area for cakes and breads

area drawings

Counter and seating infont of display area

Display area and color blocking

Display area for cakes and breads | Current

I choose a vibrant yet sophisticated tile pattern for the main floor area and the entrance along with kitchen were done with black matt finshed granite. The contrast if textures and colors did strike a balance and enhanced the visual expereince for the customer.

Overall top view of the interaction zone showing the seating , circulation and display areas

Front view of the counter | Customer interaction zone

Display counter details

Top view | Interaction zone

LAYERS

LIVSPACE FACADE Branding through facade design

The project is about designing a facade for an existing building in the prime location of Bangalore, the client intended to display brand identity through the facade.

The brand Livspace is a home interior and renovation platform in India. The brands primary colors are tones of RED and VIOLET. The design focuses on magnifying the impact of the brand by boldly using the colors on the facade. The facade elements comprises of series of metal vertical fins painted on one side with the brand colors, two colors on either side of the facade. A streamlined glass cuts through the building to provide ample amount of light into the work spaces of the building.

The facade creates a permeable and contextual architectural design. Double skin facades. Almost a self-explanatory name for facade systems consisting of two layers, usually glass, wherein air flows through the intermediate cavity. This space (which can vary from 20 cm to a few meters) acts as insulation against extreme temperatures, winds, and sound, improving the building’s thermal efficiency for both high and low temperatures

Specification : The facade consists of semi-unitized glazing systems comprising of 300mm X 50mm alloy T6 aluminum fins powder coated, 28mm thick clear vision glass and 6mm thick spandrel glass with end joints.

FACADE | concepts

Facade as brand identity

Facade as brand concept

Facade as product gallery

Facade as element of focus

IS FIXED INTO BACK OF FIN TO HOLD THE WEIGHT)

Plan | Edge detail through glass

(BRACKET IS FIXED INTO BACK OF FIN TO HOLD THE WEIGHT)

Plan | Edge detail through fins

(BRACKET IS FIXED INTO BACK OF FIN TO HOLD THE WEIGHT)

Plan

| Joinery

detail of glass and fins

FIN DETAIL | Dual

The fins are placed vertically on to the facade making the mass distribute downward.

Each fin is painted with the vibrant brand color on one side and left plain white on the other, this simple logic maintains the brand identity and represents the contemporary design which is also the theme of livspace.

The fins on the west are painted with the primary color red, and the fins on north are painted with secondary colors, violet tones.

The verticality is broken with the introduction of seamless glass to provide for visual merchandise.

Existing building analysis

The building was structurally weak, developed cracks on the exterior. The existing cladding consists of rusted panels with inappropriate branding, hence the need to re-brand. To add to that the glass used is of inferior quality and does not enhance the visual merchandise to be displayed. To conclude, the aesthetics and structural imbalance are prominent in the structure.

Branding interpreted in the elevation

Minimalistic approach retained Open

BHURAT RESIDENCE

Bhurat residence is located in basvangudi, central bangalore. The south facing site is responded with a delicate 50mm thick ferrocement skin all around, the decks tear out the skin at the corners creating a dialogue with the interior and exterior.

The program revolves around various levels of private and semi private spaces. The ground level accomodates parking and servant quarters along with the entrace lobby to the residence. The second level hosts living spaces springing around a courtyard, connecting outdoor deck and formal living. Private spaces are planned on the third floor with private balconies. The upper most level is planned with an entertainment room and leisure spaces.

Ground floor plan

First floor plan

Second floor plan

Third floor plan

Terrace floor plan

SHASHIREKHA RESIDENCE

The project is located in davangere, karnataka. The elevation is bold and split into three distinctive layers, the ground being a monochromatic wooden cladding reading as a solid mass, the intermediate white layer breaks the pattern with an angular screen and enhances the character of the house, the upper most layer projects the raw concrete slab compliments the wood and white.

The plan revolves around a series of landcaping pockets at all the levels. The program reciprocates with the bold elevation by allowing all the living and leisure spaces on the front and the provate spaces are tucked at the rear end of the house.

Screen - joinery details

Role

Designation : Senior architect (Team lead)

I was involved in the project from the detail design stage to execution stage.

Intricate details were visualized and designed for the elevation - the cladding, screens, finishes and windows. Detailed drawings were produced for the civil and tender purposes (sanction drawings, working drawings, shuttering drawings, door and window details) which helped in perfect execution at site.

I also guided the subcontractors like site engineer, plumbers, electricians in interpreting the design and services. I gained the exposure to on site execution process and interacted with the clients regarding the design requirements.

GF - FRONT ELEVATION WINDOWS - 02

GF - FRONT ELEVATION WINDOWS - 01 Cladding

Onsite - Metal fabrication

Metal staircase - Elevation

THE CABIN Modular and sustainable

The world’s growing population, dwindling supplies of finite resources, and changing climate is causing many people to be more aware of their impact on the environment. Sustainable development speaks to building in a way that doesn’t negatively impact future generations with pollution, reduced access to natural resources, etc.

The entire system of containerization is actually predicated on the idea of reusing the same container multiple times, which is one of the reasons it was such an improvement on legacy methods of moving cargo. The design proposal offers to create a modular getaway retreat that can be shipped to different places once booked by the users and creates a design prototype for various climatic zones as well as their usability.

The design bifurcates the spaces organically and provides insulation on the outer surface to minimize volume crunch in the interiors, the concept of accessible roof provides maximum optimization of the module.

50mm thk. inverted U MS box projection

Outdoor decking floor with Cavity for rain

30mm thk. MDF wall panel with surface

Container Structure

50mm Rockwool Insulation

50mm thk. inverted U MS box projection

30mm thk. MDF wall panel with surface

50mm Rockwool Insulation

Container Structure

Roof and wall section with railing fixing Wall intersection

Indo-portugal and vernacular styles

SAPIEM VILLAS

Consciously designed luxury living

The subject of the project is designing thirty-three villas on a 4312 sqm land in the sapiem hills, Goa INDIA. The site is adjacent to a forest on the north and west, to the south stands spectacular views of the sapiem river and to the east the resorts of Goa. The client’s request was to have private luxury villas with traditional goan architectural style. The villas consists of 5 penthouses and 28 two bedroom house typologies.

The proposed design is a minimalist, with sloped roofs responding to the context. The villas are placed apart and connected though series of bridges and ramps confronting the landscape around the site. Vertical circulation is through staggered lifts and staircases crafted along the sloped site. Primary intent of the design was to keep the excavation minimal and design along the contours. All the villas are staggered across the slope to gain maximum privacy and multiple green spaces. The clubhouse is placed centrally with an infinity pool looking toward the spaiem river and lush green landscape.

The design elements are inspired from indo-portugal and vernacular styles with columns, double height windows, Juliet balconies and sloping manglore tile roofs.

Crafting along the slopes

Conceptual section

Elevation detail | Material

Facade Concept

STUDIO | Form exploration

Planning and stacked arrangements were worked around through physical models to gain better understanding of the slope and possible combinations.

Feasibility was a primary aspect throughout the design process. As a result we achieved optimal planning and circulation.

Scaled model | Concept

Elevation detail | Material

ELEVATION

The design consists subtle influence of indo-portugal and goan traditional elements which transform into contemporary columns and sloped roofs responding to the climate of the region. Wooden windows and cooler color tones attempt to make the villas lite and sophisticated.

TYPICAL UNITS | Planning

Open plan approach was interpreted in the penthouse and 2 bedroom house typologies, this enabled us to capture the perfect views of the setting through decks and living spaces. Private spaces were distinguished from the active living zones which eased the formula of living.

INTERLINK

Artists community centre

The competition brief was to design a community centre for artists where they can display their works and conduct workshops, location of the site was free to choose anywhere in the world.

The site is located in the tropics, Mangalore INDIA. The site is surrounded by a delta region where the sea meets the river, the land is surrounded on three sides with water and panoramic views of hills and ocean.

Concept of the project was derived from the stokes of paint brush, the curves, The design spreads across the site connecting through recreation spaces and pathways. The program comprises of Exhibition Centre, Auditoriums, Art galleries, OAT, Media centre, Library and Interactive spaces for artists. The design gives the impression of smooth integration between outside and the inside, as if one was almost sliding into the surrounding waters. Spaces are unembellished as a primitive hut made of wood and bamboo which provide structural stability and maintain cooler temperatures.

The exhibition and event spaces are centered and spread to other functional spaces. The dwelling for the artists is designed like tree houses to provide privacy while confronting the views of hills and waters.

Kids camp

Amphitheater Stage

Library Tree houses Dining

Auditorium | Media centre

Workshops

Oasis of interaction Amphitheater Bamboo rolls | Transforming

Detail section | Tree house Ramp

1 Entrance

2 Living

3 Painting deck

4 Dining

5 Kitchen

6 Toilet

7 Bedroom

Detail plan | Tree house

View deck

TREE HOUSE

A busy market place interpreted through strokes (Urban design studio - Permeable frames) Acrylic | Canvas

1. NOW

2. Architectural presentation Pen and Ink

3. A piece of work from art studio Watercolor | Acrylic

1. Fluidity

A fluid form depicting a glimpse of surprise at every twist Mill board | Manual cutting

2. Versatility

Versatility my means of form and color

Mill board | Manual cutting and painting

3. Anticipation

The ascending levels depict the anticipation Mount board | Manual cutting

4. Complexity

Constructive deformation leads to complexity, yet bound by simplicity Mill board | Manual cutting