PORTFOLIO by Sailja Chandgotia

PORTFOLIO BY-SAILJA CHANDGOTIA

SAILJA CHANDGOTIA

GOAL As a designer, I aim to capture the essence of the natural world and optimize our living experience to the maximum with consideration of our planet. An excellent listening and communication skills make me adopt and implement my human-centric approach to reality. MY STORY My diverse Asian culture made me fall in love with the design. Having worked as a successful Interior designer in India for 4 years for commercial and residential projects, my passion motivated me to follow my dreams at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco.

PORTFOLIO

Academy of Art University Graduate Student of Interior Architecture & Design. MA: 2019-2021 Email: sailja.chandgotia@gmail.com

CONTENTS

HOSPITALITY: OAK VIBE HOTEL

COMMUNITY CENTER: TREE OF HOPE

MEDICAL CENTER :

HEALING FLOW

DIXIT RESIDENCE

RESIDENTIAL :

OAK VIBE HOTEL

Oak Vibe hotel incorporates Oakland community vibes, the energy of first Friday events, music, art, and dance therapy by creating this healing physiology the users will get a therapeutic stress free environment to relax and experience the uniqueness of Oakland's culture in the comfort of this hotel as with limited travel options from the effect of post-pandemic environment.

Broadway St View

15’-5”

9’-10”

Latham Square

FL+0’-0”

FL+4’-2 3/4”

PRIVATE SPACE

Courtyard view

PUBLIC SPACE

The project is located at 1540 Broadway Oakland.Oaklands diverse history and culture will create a great environment for a boutique hotel. Being located in the CBD district and home of great landmarks the site will attract business users and tourists. the basement has two-level parking. On basement level 1 there is a trash chute that connects these bins to all the above floors. Acoustics and privacy of guests' rooms need to be considered as they are adjacent to each other.

13’-5”

PROJECT DESIGN PROCESS STATEMENT

SITE ANALYSIS

The orientation of this building allows it to receive ample natural light from the SW direction. The 15 stories building on the east might block some light but nothing to worry about.

The site has a great view in front. As guests come to the site they will enjoy the Lathan Square view. The public garden area in the SW direction will provide a calming view.

The building has 2 basement level parking but the site has no parking in front of it. Guests will have to go to 15th street for parking.

Plantation near the entrance will help prevent noise from broadway and will be aesthetically pleasing and Will Improve Indoor air quality.

15 Stories Commercial Building 33 Stories Residential Apartment

15 Stories Commercial

33 Stories Apartment

8 Stories

4 Stories Building Vechile access for Parking

15th

re St 15

Clinic

PrivateParking

4Story Commercial

Entrance 15’ Wide Pedestrian

SITE SKETCH

ay View of lathan square

DESIGN CONCEPT

CONCEPT - EXPERIENCING IMMERSIVE OAKLAND VIBES This boutique hotel will provide guests with Oakland vibes. The concept is to create an immersive Oakland experience for the guest and showcase what Oakland beauty stands for. My design will capture the vibe of Oakland’s culture, nature, and neighborhood, its first Friday events which gathers street artists, local culinary artisans, performers, musicians, dancers, DJs, and poets from the Bay area. These activities will engage the guest and provide them with a therapeutic stress-free environment. Also, the pandemic has caused us to limit our scope to travel, this hotel will have different zones for different areas and the guests can enjoy all the Oakland vibes in this hotel. This hotel will also provide the local artists with space to showcase their work and growth opportunities by creating a positive impact on Oakland’s economy.

CONCEPT SKETCHES SKETCH

DJ LOUNGE SEATING

FIRST FRIDAY COCKTAIL BAR

ART PALETTE CAFE SPACE

MUSICAL BALLROOM 9

Level 1 has been divided into different zones to provide users with different vibes of Oakland and free movement without disruption. Different flooring technique has been used for wayfinding for flexible movement in the space. The poetic Gift shop at the entrance will help attract users also providing a platform for local artists to showcase their talent and give economic and social growth to the community. The space planning for the Ballroom has multiple entrances giving easy access to multiple people and helping in movement.

POETIC GIFT SHOP

KITCHEN

GO GREEN COURTYARD

MUSICAL BALLROOM

CHECK-IN

DJ-LOUNGE AREA

FIRST FRIDAY COCKTAIL BAR AND RESTAURANT

RCP LEVEL1

Level 1-This gift shop takes us to the poetic vibes of Oakland. The local artist will showcase their products here, which will provide them with social and economical growth opportunities. This area will provide guests with major art therapy known to soothe our minds and souls.

Level 1-This entrance lobby has Oakland DJ vibes, playing with black and white textures showcasing in walls and floors bringing the rhythm of Oakland to the heart of the hotel guests.

Level 1-This first Friday cocktail bar and restaurant represent the energy and vibe of Oaklands first Fridays which gathers many artists, performers, poets from the Bay area this area will engage guests and provide them with the energy of the First Fridays.

Level 1-This first Friday cocktail bar and restaurant also has a lot of biophilic sunlight entering through the courtyard and bringing the greens inside in the form of the green wall which will help in increasing the indoor air quality.

LEVEL2 has been divided into different zones as well. The main technique during space planning is to provide conference rooms with the flexibility to transform and include the work zone areas to cater to large groups. All the conference rooms have wooden separators which can be used according to requirement and also for post-pandemic events which will require larger space to maintain a minimum distance between people. These areas will create a soothing workplace for the guests as they will have wall arts from locals and will also help in uplifting Oakland's social and economic growth.

CONFERENCE RM

YOGA AND RELAXING ZONE

ART PALETTE CAFE AND CO-WORKING SPACE

CONFERENCE RM

GRAFFITI WORK ZONE

CONFERENCE RM

PERFORMERS HEALTH CLUB

RCP LEVEL2

Level 2-This graffiti work zone showcases graffiti art from local artists. These inspirational artworks will provide guests will a peaceful environment to work.

Level 2-These wooden panels will provide conference room's with the flexibility to transform and include the work zone areas to cater to large groups. All the conference rooms have wooden separators which can be used according to requirement and also for post-pandemic events which will require larger space to maintain a minimum distance between people.

Level 2-This art palette cafe will offer guests a co-working space. As this hotel offers an extended stay model, it will act as a perfect workplace in the post-pandemic time where guests can enjoy a stress-free work zone. As travelers in a post-pandemic world will require hotels to provide multifunctional spaces.

Level 2-ART PALETTE CAFE AND COWORKING SPACE.

COMMUNITY CENTER- TREE OF HOPE

The New Hope community center is located in Portland,Oregon and intendes to welcome new refugees who were impacted by climate disaster in Odisha,India. The center aims at providing them with a space for social services,education, job training and community connection as they journey toward self-sufficiency and adjust to life in a new city. The concept behind Tree of Hope is to create a healing and positive enviornment by embarcing our roots.Inspired by the history of my refugees and their sacred symbol of enlightenment “TREE OF LIFE” my design concept will bring nature indoor which has proven to create a stress free and healing enviornment.

DESIGN PROCESS

Connection to family Branches spread Eternal bonding outward Happiness Culture Shared roots Roots spread inward Personal growth peace life Uniqueness Interconnected Important gathering tree nature Strength MIND MAPPING

CONCEPT- TREE OF LIFE BRINGING HARMONY AND BALACE. The community center is intended to welcome new refugees and provide them with a healing enviornment.Inspired by Tree of life this design brings harmony and balance.Just as the branches of a tree strengthen and grow upwards to the sky, refugees too will grow stronger, striving for greater knowledge, wisdom and new experiences as they move through life. All trees begin life in the same way, yet as they grow, someweather by nature’s forces still they develop in their own unique and beautiful ways similarly this design will help refugees grow even after facing the harsh reality in life. INSPIRATION-CULTURE OF ODISHA Buddhism - in buddhism, the tree of life is known as the bhodi-tree and is believed to be the tree of enlightenment. it was under this tree that buddha reached enlightenment so it is seen as a very sacred symbol.

Natural light from open sealing in the center to bring lot of biophilia to the space

Level 3 Sky sealing

Level 2 Seating with hanging planters bring natures indoor

Central tree of life providies a healing enviornment for refugees

PROCESS SKETCH AXONOMETRIC VIEW OF COMMUNITY GATHERING AREA

10’-0”

Hanging leaves Wall covering

PROCESS SKETCH

COMMUNITY GATHERING AREA INTERIOR ELEVATION-LEVEL 1

Community room entrance Customized concrete seating

COMMUNITY GATHERING AREA RENDERING -LEVEL 1 25

PASSIVE DESIGN

GREEN VIEW

IMPROVE IAQ

INCLUSIVE DESIGN

Main entrance

Seating area under tree Bike Parking

Outdoor seating

ADA T.RM

Parking

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Direct street access attractin customers Direct access to storage

Open garden

Wind and noise protection

FLEXIBLE COMMUNITY SPACES

Privacy from busy road view

Pool area Pool

Vegetable plantation area

SITE PLAN 26

INTERACTIVE LEARING PROGRAMS

Sun light and view

Passage area level 2

Level 3 Level 2Reading area

Passage area level 1

Level 1Class room

PASSAGE TO THE ELEVATOR

AXONOMETRIC VIEW A

MATERIALS Main entrance

3BHK

Secondary entrance Close to parking

Open below OPEN BELOW

PASSAGE AREA TO ELEVATOR

A AXONOMETRIC VIEW A

Entrance from garden area

N LEVEL 1

BUBBLE DIAGRAM

3BHK

N LEVEL 2

1BHK BUBBLE DIAGRAM

Managers studio 27

EXTERIOR NORTH ELEVATION

OUTDOOR RESTAURANT SEATING

Shared community kitc allow for cooking togethe large dining tables play h group meals.

Restaurant with outdoor seating and direct street access With regard to fire safety there is access door on all 4 sides of the plot. Which also help in monetering the traffic entering the space.

Main entrance

Clean edge carpet with organic natural forms Natural light from open sealing in the center to bring lot of biophilia to the space.

Office area separate from rest of the commmunity to avoid disturbance.

Play area with organic seating LEVEL 1

Manufacturer- Herman Miller Product name- Rhyme Modular Seating Quantity- 1 Starting at $4,350.00

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Outside of the private residential area, shared functional areas on Level 2 has been designed to promote community-building.

LEVEL 2

All public spaces are on level 1 and private places on level 2 ,providing user with privacy and comfort.

AXONOMETRIC VIEW LEVEL 2

AXONOMETRIC VIEW LEVEL 1 29

INTERIOR ELEVATIONS Lighting Fire place

Door to level 2

Launge Seating

Door to parking

10’-0”

Customized wall paper

Concrete Seating

LOUNGE AREA -LEVEL 1

Sky lighting Customized wall paper Hanging Book shelf

10’-0”

Glass

COMMUNITY LIVING AREA - LEVEL 2 30

Herman miller furniture

Wooden ceiling Lights

10’-0”

door to Kitchen storage

RESTAURANT -LEVEL 1 AND MATERIALS

Manufacturer- Herman Miller Product name- Hatch Bench

Manufacturer- Herman Miller Designed by Yves Béhar

Manufacturer- HM Product name- Nelson Pedestal

Wooden work Partition

Wall pannel 10’-0”

Manufacturer- Plyboo Product name- Linear Line Panel Style LL3

OFFICE RECEPTION ENTRANCE- LEVEL 1 31

LOUNGE AREA-LEVEL 1 Tree of life gathering area for community- Bringing the outdoor inside with nature known for creating a healing atmoshphere and improving IAQ. Natural light coming through central open ceiling.

Ogranic circular custom made ceilings .These forms are inspired from circular patters found in trees and it remind us of our roots and core streng 32

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LOUNGE AREA-LEVEL 1``

Clean edge carpet giving biophilic grass like feel and organic shape. Reserch shows the effect of biophilic design helps in promoting wellbeing and reduces stress of its users. Patterns of Odisha culture as custom wallpaper on walls. I have considered the use of wood flooring as wood fibre insulation ensures a breathable, healthy environment. 33

COMMUNITY KITCHEN AND DINNING AREA - Shared community kitchens allow for cooking together and large dining tables play host to gro

PLAY AREA WITH DIFFERENT SEATING 34

COMMUNITY LIVING AREA

oup meals.

PASSAGE AREA TO ELEVATOR AND OFFICE SPACE In wood there is hope, humanity, scale and warmth. The wooden partition makes the space semi private and welcoming. The partition doors are inspired from the form of tree and growth. Natural light coming through open ceiling bringing in biophilia to the space and ergonomical Herman Miller furnitures create comfort.

ON LEVEL 2

OFFICE 35

MEDICAL CENTER- HEALING FLOW

The Healing Flow Medical center is located at Little River County, Arkansas. Dr. Janice Rockefeller is working with the Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) to open this small family medical practice by returning to her origin. Her aim is to provide patients a homely environment.The Gross Lease Area is 1500sqft The concept behind Healing Flow is derived from the Arkansas River which is flowing and making its way to the heart of Arkansas and its residents. My aim is to incorporate the healing essence of this biophilic element into patience. The flow of the river will stimulate environmental physiology, energy, community spirit which is known for increasing the healing capacity of patients. This warm atmosphere will provide positive distraction providing therapeutic stress reduction in the environment.

Comforting colors like blue color in the waiting area as it’s an association with water will have a soothing and cooling effect and will also develop an earthy relaxing environment for improved healing of the patients.

This human habitat model will provide patients homely feel and greenery will provide positive distraction giving therapeutic stress reduction in the environment.

Forming a connection to shapes of nature like waves of river in my design

The organic flow of flooring would help easy flow of patients and a great wayfindind method.

RECEPTION 37

Biophilia flow of Sunlight helps in healing

Play area

Reception and work

Exam room-1

Nurse Station

Ada

Break room

Escape hatch

Private Public

Main Entrance

BRAV HM

Storage Consulting

Exit

View Passage

Exam room-4

Consulting

Pas sa

Ada T.RM

Exam room-3

Passage

Waiting room

Sun

Exam room-2

BUBBLE DIAGRAM

VALO HERM The flo helps

CONCEPT - HEALING FLOW As the people of Arkansas love being around nature with a lot of farming sectors and rivers, I plan on applying the principles of applied and natural biophilia to have an abundance of natural sunlight and artificial light to mimic the circadian rhythm as it deeply impacts how we feel throughout the day. Forming a connecting to the various shapes of nature like waves of river and circles by showing them in different forms in my project like, softening wall edges. Also using the presence of colors of water as well as natural ventilation appeals to multiple senses of our body and will help the users.

FORA CLET

EMBOD

BLOCK DIAGRAM

VA SEATING

CREW CANVAS MAHARA STORAGE HM M

PHYSICIAN STOOL HERMAN MILLER

INTENT WALL HERMAN MILLER

OR SIDE TABLE MAN MILLER ow in flooring in wayfinding

COMPASS SYSTEM HERMAN MILLER

UNIT VISA LIGHTING Y

AGE TERRAZZO SHELL TILE

DY WORK CHAIR

EXAM TABLE HERMAN MILLER

MAIN ENNTRANCE

EXIT

HERMAN MILLER

“Escape hatch,” has been added as a proposed door so that doctors can leave from break from without walking through the waiting/reception area. N FLOOR PLAN 1/4"=1'-0"

The exam rooms and the consulting offices must-have acoustic privacy and are placed in separate private space zone to have the least disturbance.

PASSAGE EXP

As patients enter the hallway they ca sulting office. The green wall from re in some areas of hallway.The ceiling rhythm giving a feel of natural biophi RECEPTION EXPERIENCE As the receptionist controls the movement of patients; consequently, that station is uniquely situated to perform that function. Waiting area furniture to provide comfort using bariatric design. Applying the principles of environmental physiology connecting with the theories of stimulation, Reception will create a homely environment for the people. Reception will help them ease and calm with abundance of natural light filling the space and green walls also the blue color which is known to provide soothing effect because of its association with water.

RECEPTION EX 40

PERIENCE

an go to the exam rooms or coneception is also followed along g light mimics the sun circadian ilia to the patients.

XPERIENCE

EXAM ROOM Exam rooms are equipped with modern technology which will help doctors keep patient records and also help in future medical research. The colors applied will help patients keep calm during examination . The green wall will not only help improve IAQ but also provide biophia to the space.

PROCESS SKETCH 41

DIXIT RESIDENCE- 2BHK

PROJECT AREA- 700SQFT LOCATION- MUMBAI The main challenge was to make this 2bhk residential unit look spacious.I designed this space using small tricks such as :

FLOOR PLAN

-Entrance has a huge designer mirror to give an illusion of enlarged space. -A smart dinning nook that will save space. -Breaking the balcony space and making it a part of the rooms to enlarge the space. Presenting the detailed floor plan with some wardrobe working drawings and finally showing the before and after image of the completed project. ELECTRICAL 42

In living room the client wanted recliner sofa's and storage .So I created an extra seating with storage near window and wooden tv unit with storage.

Wood flooring from squarefootfloorings LIVING ROOM AFTER

LIVING ROOM BEFORE

FINAL LOOK Entrance mirror

WARDROBE-MBR

FINAL LOOK

DINNING AREA

MASTERBATHROOM 43

MASTER BEDROOM

DRESSING (WD) The client wanted a king size bed along with ample storage yet open space. The best designing hack that I implemented was to open up the balcony space and inlude it in master bedroom and for storage I utilized the space above bed to provide a recessed library.Other large storage that I added was above the side units and wardrobe. Shaded blue curtains and subtle stripped wallpaper made this room a bit more bright and lively.

MASTER BEDROOM 44

MASTER BEDROOM

This recessed library will give clients am storage for thier books with out comprom movement space around the room.

RECESSED LIBRARY (WD

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KITCHEN ENTRANCE

SKETCHUP VIEW

The clients loved this corner and also the kitchen doors because they could convert it in an open kitchen any time they want. KITCHEN DOOR AND DAUGHTERS RM (WD)

KITCHEN (WD-WORKING DRAWINGS) 45

Sailja Chandgotia Interior Designer 510-907-1530 sailja.chandgotia@gmail.com School: Academy of Art University