MEYYAMMAI RAMANATHAN School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
DESIGN PORTFOLIO
2017-22
MEYYAMMAI RAMANATHAN Plot No. 8, Sastha Enclave Mahalakshmi Nagar, Selaiyur Chennai 73, Tamil Nadu
rmmeyyammai@gmail.com 9121906225
D.O.B 25-07-1999
Architecture a superpower. The ability to change someone’s perception or point of view is what intrigues me. The beautiful art of designing that can impact the lives of many is the power architects have. A world with a billion people and their trillion opinions, architecture evolves rapidly and paves its way through. As a child I used to look up to architects as heroes, indeed they are I am glad to be a part of this profession.
Curriculum vitae At a Glance A fourth year architecture student with a set of skills developed over the years, awaiting to gain experience in practical application and mentorship. I would say I am largely influenced by the utilitarian theory, because I write and think metaphorically. I like to compare different relationships and their organic beauty. Some might call it philosophic but I like to call it fantasy.
Education 2001-2006 Srimathi Sundaravalli Memorial School Chennai
2007-2017
2017-2022
Indian High School Dubai
School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada
Achievements SPAV ARCHITECTURE JOURNAL 2019
ZNDC-1 (2019-20)
ANDC (2019-20)
G-SEN 2020
Class Representative
ArticlePublished
Special Mention
Shortlisted top 24
Shortlisted top 6
Elected in 2020
Linguistic Skills English
Tamil
French
Hindi
Telugu
Arabic
Malayalam
Software Skills
Auto CAD
Photoshop
SketchUp
Indesign
Premiere Pro
Revit
Illustrator
3Ds Max
Lumion
MS office
Workshops and Events Peruru Documentation trip
Journalism Workshop
Vertical Design Studio 2019
Annual NASA 2020
Virtual Design Studio 2020
Quick Learner
Leadership Quality
Soft Skills
Persistence
Perseverance
Communication Skills
Interests
Baking
Playing Chess
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CONTENTS THE LAUNCH
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A housing project in response to the pandemic
THE FERN 03 An empathetic hospital design
VILLA GULABI 04 A nuclear residence design
ANDC 2019 05 Shortlisted top 24
ZNDC 2019 06 Special Mention
G-SEN 2020 07 Shortlisted top 6
STUDIO-CHIAROPHONY 08 Recording Studio Interior design project
DESIGN WORKS 09 Logo, Packaging and Business card designs
MODEL SKILLS 25
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
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THE NEW NORMAL 02
COMPETITION WORKS
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A bus stop design
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Exibition and model pictures
A WISH TO ARREST THE PAST Architecture Journal article
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MISC PROJECTS
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01 THE LAUNCH “Architecture is a visual art, and the buildings speak for themselves” Julia Morgan
Location PWD Ground, MG Road, Labbipet, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh TYPE Public/Civic building
Plot Area 105 SQM
Brief The project is to create a bus stop in one of Vijayawada’s prime spots that is the PWD ground where people gather for weekly markets and other cultural occations. One key desing influence was the precense of a foot over bridge accross which would give users an abosolute panaromic view of the entire site.
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The Launch is a bus stop modeled after a paper airplane. The idea was to create an immaginative narrative for the users. It offers a peep into the city and its culture by bringing out the contrast in its form or apperance. This specific form is chosen since one of the main access to the bus stop is from the footover bridge the concept was to create an optical illusion of a paper airplane launching.
Conceptual Model
Map to provide information on routes
Modular form that can be easily assembled on site
Process Model
Awareness Posters
Physically Challenged waiting area
Roof extendes either sides to provide shade to the people using the PWD ground and the bus stop remains unhindered
Phone charging facilities
Dedicated guide sticker to form queue
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02 THE NEW NORMAL “To provide meaningful architecture is not to parody history but to articulate it.� Daniel Libeskind
Location Chanakyan Main Road, Annamalai Avenue, Nolambur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu TYPE Residential building
Plot Area 1630 SQM
Brief As we are confronting a pandemic it calls for our attention to during and post pandemic housing units. As part of our studio project we were to design and detail out a housing for economically weaker section in ten percent of our allocated site area. *Please note this project is a work still in progress
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Design Inspiration
Form evolution
Courtyards and their age old tradition of washing your hands and feet before entering the main portion of the house
Intent Active Visual connect
EWS Housing
Overall Wellbeing
Neighbourhood Character
Salient Features
Site zoning
Ambulance Bay
Community Building
Main Entry
Typical Building Layout
Green spaces
Sanitization and temperature check points
Refuge Area
Main Access
Cross Ventilation
Corridor spaces bound around the atrium Ample amount of sunlinght enters the common passages and the individual units. This helps in enriching the inhabitants with vitamin D Indoor Air Quality
Social Distancing
Infection control and maintenance of social distance in corridors using guide stickers and subtle reminders of prcautionary measures
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Unit Plans
Functional Zoning During Pandemic Type 1 Post Pandemic
During Pandemic Type 2
Multifuctional space Wet Area Buffer sanitization space Bunk space for storage or kids bed space
Self Isolation space Sterile zoning achieved using two barrier entering system Improvised movement control of patients, residents and guests.
Type 1
Type 2 Movement Control
Material Pallet This is a space inspired by our traditional way of washing our feet and hands before entering the house. Here the inhabitants can store their packages and shoes right before entering the main living area it acts as a buffer space.
Kota stone corridor Copper Railings
Hyginenic and safe
In an unfortunate scenario where more than one inhabitant are at a risk of covid, a community camp set up is provided for shelter. It could also be used as a testing and immunisation center.
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03 THE FERN “The real requirement is to design a building that will inhibit change of function least and not that will fit function best�
Location Satya Narayana Nagar, Krishna District, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh TYPE Institutional building
Plot Area 6650 SQM
Brief Visualising the hospital of the future was the aim of this brief. As advancements in technology progress the requirement for a patiet to come to a hospital is minimised and the expectations of hospitality are high. Therefore it has become atmost necessary that architects keep up with the pace of mordern medicine, nursing and overall care giving.
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Concept
Design Intent
AN EMPATHETIC DESIGN APPROACH
THE AIM OF THE DESIGN IS TO :
Safe and Secure
Human centered healing space
Maintain comfort
Evenly distributed open spaces
Reduce anxiety
The plan is oriented in this specific direction to utilise maxium natural winds from the north east and south west directions. The staggering is for mutual shading and to induce incrimental spaces
The Form
Strategic planning of soft spaces
Breathable
A SQUARE Ground Coverage: 2500 SQM
37 Percent
Number of Beds: 80
Site Plan
A CUBE
UNIT A UNIT B
UNIT A+B MULTIPLIED TWICE
Car Prking: 45 Future development space for research
Bike Parking: 50 Interlacing of active and passive spaces
Scale 1:500
Materials The protruding walls are claded with stone veneer to provide aesthetic and delay the heat gain in the summers. Another advantage is the non absorbance of moisture and hence decreased humidity within The shaded walls are made of Hydroceramic Tiles since it can keep the interior upto 5 degrees cooler than the outside temperature. The tiles are a sustainable approach towards climatic adversities
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Sectional Perspective
eneral and Third Floor: G
ncy wards
double occupa
The Atrium provides the necessary natural lighting in the circulation spaces since they are strategically planned adjacent to it. Also the vertical cores run along the atrium therefore making them easier to navigate and helps in wayfinding.
Section
Exploded View
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04 VILLA
गुलाबी
“The home should be the treasure chest of living.” Le Corbusier
Location Hypothetical site in Jaipur, Rajasthan TYPE Residential building
Plot Area 378 SQM
Brief As part of our second year studio the objective of the brief was to design a residence for a nuclear family of four, in an urban hypothetical site. The challenge was to tackle the climatic constraints of the proposed hot and dry Jaipur region. Working drawings for the same project have been dealt with in the upcoming semesters.
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Design Process
Site zoning based on the sun path and wind direction
Adding fenestrations and facade treatments
Block configurations arrived using subtractive transformation
West Elevation
South Elevation
East Elevation
Unit Plans and Zoning Ground Floor
First Floor
Kitchen Pooja Room
Comfortable Private
Children Bedroom
Living Room Family Gathering space Study Store Room
Pleasent Semi Private
Master bedroom
Warm Public
Drawing Room Outdoor ammenities include: a knee depth pool with a deck, car and bike parking,
Parking
Balcony
Wet Area
Guest bedroom
Interior views Master bedroom
Drawing Room
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Working Drawings
Site Layout
Brick work Layout
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Working Drawings
Plumbing Layout
Toilet Details
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ACADEMIC PROJECTS
COMPETITION WORKS
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Shortlisted top 24
ZNDC 2019 06 Special Mention
G-SEN 2020 07 Shortlisted top 6
MISC PROJECTS
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ANDC 2019 05
ANDC 2019
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ANDC 2019
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ZNDC 2019
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ZNDC 2019
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G-Sen Trophy 2020 Brief To revisualise a 500Km radius of land in a city and to explore methods of cartographic representations for both existing and reimagined scenarios “The cartographic contrast”
“Through the eyes of innocents”
The city of Kolkata also called the “City of Joy” is defined by its true essence and character. Using a series of postcards we try and depict these small details like the yellow cabs, the age old trams and their lavish celebration of Durga puja etc. A vintage style is chosen to bring out the authenticity of the place. 21
G-Sen Trophy 2020 Sheets Overview
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MISC PROJECTS
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STUDIO-CHIAROPHONY 08 Recording Studio Interior design project
DESIGN WORKS 09 Logo, Packaging and Business card designs
MODEL SKILLS 25
Exibition and model pictures
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Interior Design Project
“STUDIO-CHIAROPHONY” A RECORDING STUDIO
Circulation
WALL WASHER LIGHTS DOWNN
CEILING LIGHTS
SUSPENDED DIFFUSED LED BARS
CHANDELIER LIGHT
ELECTRICAL LAYOUT
WALL WASHER LIGHTS UP DOWNN
PENDANT LIGHTS
orchestra space
furnishing for acoustical improvement
ENGINEERED WOOD FLOORING IS PROVIDED IN THE RECORDING BOOTH TO REDUCE REVERBERATIONS.
WALLS ARE CLADDED WITH ACOUSTIC TREATMENT PANNELS.VINEER FINISHING IS DONE OVER THIS.
CARPET OVER THE WOOD FLOOR IMPROVES THE ACOUSTICS AND ADDS BEAUTY TO THE SPACE.
furnishing elements the Color scheme CONTEMPRORY OFFICE CHAIR WOODEN STORAGE CABINET
MORDERN BAR STOOL TYPE CHAIR
ARMLESS SOLID WOOD CHAIR
CONCEPT OF HARD FURNISHING HAS BEEN ADOPTED IN THE DESIGN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PHYSICAL COMFORT WITHOUT COMPENSATING AESTHETIC.THE USE OF WOOD OFFE OFFERS A FORMAL WORK ENVIRONMENT. MORDERN LEATHER COUCH WITH METAL FINISH
RUSTIC WOODEN WORK DESK
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Design Works
Logo Design The brief asked for a logo that would covey to the users what services they can provide. The name of the company being Perfect Choice Trading offers fancy items, fresh flowers, tailoring and textiles. The logo is a derrivative of the hand gesture for the word “Perfect”.
Packaging Design Tackling the culinary handicap of the current or future generation. Target area is the Kitchen spice box. “Illustration+ Terminology is Better Understanding ”
Visiting Card Design
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Model Making Skills
Bifurcated Staircase As part of our Building Construction studio we were asked to make a staircase model to understand the details and to get a hands on experience. The saircase is made of laser cut wooden pieces that canteliver or protrude using the support of the walls. The model is of 1:10 scale.
Vertical Design Studio Exhibition Setup “Culture and the City� A peep into the culture of Vijayawada and the influence it has over the people. Vijayawada has diverse people, traditions and activities. Tracing the evolution of the city through the lense of culture was the aim of this exhibition. It was also to highlight the traditions and cultural essence of the place that it lost along the way. This project was mentored by Ar. Manoj Mathur and his idealogy of every city has a narrative to be told.
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