SANAM ABDULSALAM
Sixth semester internship portfolio, 2021 College of Engineering, Trivandrum
Hello! My name is Sanam Abdulsalam. I
am a Third year architecture student and am extremely interested in the narratives and stories that architecture has to tell. I always attempt to tell stories through my projects; as seen in my visualizations or the concept. I envison spaces with the lives of the people that will come across it. I am curious to know how the practical constraints of the field can use my skillset whilst expanding my practical knowledge in the architecture field.
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EDUCATION 2015-2017 Present
CONTACT DETAILS Higher secondary education : Presentation Higher Secondary School, Perinthalmanna, Malappuram. Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, will graduate in 2023 : College of Engineering Trivandrum, Sreekaryam, Trivandrum. (KTU University)
Phone No: 9539455191 Email ID: sanamabdulsalam@gmail.com tve18ar037@cet.ac.in Address: Kamala Nagar 21, Angadippuram, Opposite Thirumanthankunn temple, Malappuram PIN: 679321
ACHIEVEMENTS 2020
Third Prize MICRONATION “VACANZA” CHALLENGE International Competition |Individual|
2020
Third Prize VOLUME ZERO, “THE LITTLE BIG LOO” ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION International Competition |Group|
2020
Honurable Mention ARCHMELLO, “ATTENDANCE” ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION International Competition |Group|
AREA OF INTEREST Design of public spaces and the study of human behavior in public spaces has always interested me. I am very curious to learn how to design accessible and sustainable public spaces for the general public within the constraints of the practical world of architecture.
WORKSHOPS AND PARTICIPATIONS 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019 2018 2018 2018
Participation in 120 Hours Competition “OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND to create a place to raise awareness about plastic pollution in ocean Participation in ‘Souls of Beirut” Memorial design Competition by with peers to create a place of respect to lives lost in the Beirut explosion Volunteer work at Kanakakunn palace for Laurie Baker Smrithi, Trivandrum Participation in Poster presentation/Quiz Competition Parallel Narratives, Three day IDAM Workshop at College of Engineering Trivandrum Participation in Writing group presentation, Site visits, Group discussion and brainstoriming sessions One day hands on Workshop on Rammed earth wall construction, Katakkad, Trivandrum Soil preparation, Ramming procedure Two day hands on workshop + Lecture on Laurie Baker’s building philosophy at Laurie Baker Center, Trivandrum. Construction of cob walls, Rat trap bonds and arch construction Coordinated and participated along with peers in cultural art fests organized by College Participation in Debate, Literary events and cultural events. Two week internship at MG Institute of Design during First Semester Break for Site visits and introduction to Autocad drafting.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
LANGUAGE SKILLS Fluent in Malayalam, English and Hindi
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Interior design Architectural Design Drafting and Visualization Visual and Oral presentations
CONT
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MEDITATION CENTER
RESIDENCE
Location: Thiruvananthapuram
Location: Kottayam
Academic 4
TENTS
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GOVERNMENT SCHOOL
PUBLIC TOILET
Location: Bihar
Location: Orissa
Competitions
SAK-
Meditat
Brief dictated the use of water in crea the reflective and acoustic properties hanced by light to create a
Category: Academic
Indiv
- to exist
tion center
ating serene spaces. The design uses of water with heavy symbolism, ena meditative atmosphere.
vidual
Semester: II
SAT - existing
8 Reworked elements: Design|Diagram|Renders
Sat- existing|Semester II|Individual
SAK- to exist
Meditation center
Sat, developed as a design response that uses the reflecting properties of light and the isolation of calming acoustics of water creates
windows to ‘oneself’ during meditation. Constructing on an untouched site, the idea was to make the design to appear as already existi ning. The result, a moss infused cracked concrete exterior and smoother interiors symbolised a human’s exterior facade and the inner summer water is slowly dripped into shallow pools using coconut shells. This sound is amplfied by the hollow space and can be used
PLAN
10 Reworked elements: Design|Diagram|Renders
SECTION XX
s a space of self relfection with ting on the site since the beginr polished self we seek. During d as an anchor for meditation.
Solar carving with parameters Time - 9 AM (peak hour): Azimuth-110 Altitude- 38.5
Sat- existing|Semester II|Individual
Bridge
The brief was to design a residence on a river pandemic is a design constraint. The solution with focus on green spaces within the bu
Category: Academic
Indiv
House
r side plot for a farmer’s family of six, where was clear division of private and public zones uilding for a increasingly indoor lifestyle.
vidual
Semester: IV
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Bridge House|Semester IV|Individual
+395 CM LVL
(40 CM ROOF SLAB)
+345 CM LVL
(10 CM FALSE CEILING)
Parametric coconut shell wall Kitchen grill +395 CM LVL
(40 CM +45 CMROOF LVLSLAB)
(10 CM R.C.C FLOORPLATE)
+345 CM LVL
(10 CM FALSE CEILING)
Parametric coconut shell wall Kitchen grill
+45 CM LVL
(10 CM R.C.C FLOORPLATE)
SECTION YY
+395 CM LVL
(40 CM ROOF SLAB)
+345 CM LVL
(10 CM FALSE CEILING)
+395 CM LVL
(40 CM ROOF SLAB)
+345CM CMLVL LVL +45
(10 CM CM R.C.C FALSEFLOORPLATE) CEILING) (10
+45 CM LVL
(10 CM R.C.C FLOORPLATE)
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STAIRS RISER= 15 CM TREAD= 30 CM
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PATIO
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WET AREA
DRY AREA
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BATHROOM 180*200
PATIO 470*223
BATHROOM 180*200
PATIO
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516*223
WET AREA
STAIRS RISER= 15 CM TREAD= 30 CM
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PATIO
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470*223
516*223
WET AREA
WINDOW SEAT 50*153
BATHROOM 180*200
180*155 STAIRS RISER= 15 CM TREAD= 30 CM
SON'S BEDROOM
WINDOW SEAT 50*153
DRY AREA
BATHROOM DRESSING 180*200 AREA
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MASTER BEDROOM
DRESSING AREA
500*650
693*500
180*155 STAIRS RISER= 15 CM TREAD= 30 CM
SON'S BEDROOM
MASTER BEDROOM
POOL WITH ROUNDED EDGES
STAIRS RISER= 15 CM TREAD= 30 CM
STAIRS RISER= 15 CM TREAD= 30 CM
C
836*275
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AATUKATTIL
2 CM THICK LIVING IRON GRILL WALL
ARCH
620*250
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TREAD= 30 CM
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STAIRS RISER= 15 CM TREAD= 30 CM
DECK
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COURTYARD
180*840
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620*720
TULSI THARA SEATING 188*188
LIVING AREA
COUNTERTOP MEASUREMENTS
STAIRS RISER= 15 CM TREAD= 30 CM
+45 LVL
COUNTERTOP MEASUREMENTS
STAIRS RISER= 15 CM TREAD= 30 CM
BREAKFAST WIDTH = 85 CM HEIGHT= 90 CM COUNTER
+30 LVL
+45 LVL
+30 LVL
+45 LVL
WIDTH = 85 CM HEIGHT= 90 CM
DINING AREA
LIVING AREA
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UP
OPEN KITCHEN
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K L
STAIRS RISER= 15 CM TREAD= 30 CM
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COMMON WASH AND LAUNDRY AREA
AATUKATTIL
STAIRS RISER= 15 CM TREAD= 30 CM
TELEVISION AREA ENCLOSURE FOR ENCLOSURE FOR OFFICE SPACE
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SIT OUT STAIRS RISER= STAIRS 15 CM TREAD=15 30CM CM RISER=
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TREAD= 30 CM
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WET AREA
DRY AREA
WET AREA
DRY AREA
STAIRS RISER= 15 CM TREAD= 30 CM
WORKING SPACE FOR 263*457 ARCHITECTURE STUDENT
SEMI OUTDOOR SEATING
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218*457 SEMI OUTDOOR +30 LVL SEATING 218*457
+30 LVL
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WORK AREA
345*330
430*460
WORK AREA
OPEN WALKWAY
430*460
SERVANT ROOM 345*330
WINDOW SEAT 50*153
OPEN 190*786 WALKWAY
KITCHEN 380*460
BEDROOM
380*460
2 CM THICK LIVING IRON GRILL WALL
BATHROOM 125*183 BATHROOM DRY AREA
125*183 WET AREA
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BATHROOM BATHROOM 197*236
DRY AREA
RAMP RAMP 540*90
WET AREA
197*236
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PATIO PATIO 573*169 573*169
DRY AREA
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Q
DRY AREA WET AREA WET AREA
RAMP RAMP 483*90
540*90
R R
483*90
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AREA 220*152
125*206
5 CM THICK
50*153
550*503
DRESSING AREA DRESSING 220*152
SANITATION CHAMBER SANITATION 125*206 CHAMBER
2 CM THICK LIVING IRON GRILL WALL
WINDOW SEAT
BEDROOM 550*503
190*786
PARAMETRIC COCONUT TILE JALLI PARAMETRIC SCREEN TILE JALLI COCONUT 5 CM THICK SCREEN
K K L
M L M
SERVANT ROOM
WET AREA
+30 LVL
WORKING SPACE FOR ARCHITECTURE STUDENT
263*457
156*197
+30 LVL
180*173
627*373
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UP
BRIDGED WALKWAY ALONG CORRIDOR+30 LVL 800*90 WALKWAY BRIDGED
WET AREA
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SIT OUT 627*373
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DRY AREA
640*740
BATHROOM
+45 LVL
DRY AREA
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STAIRS RISER= 15 CM TREAD= 30 CM
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240*150
CLOSED KITCHEN CLOSED
300*460
COMMON BATHROOM
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560*360
STAIRS RISER= 15 CM TREAD= 30 CM
240*150
300*460
156*197
BATHROOM +45 LVL
STORE
COMMON BATHROOM
DOWN
SANITATION CHAMBER
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P
DOWN
640*740 OFFICE SPACE
180*180 SANITATION 180*180 CHAMBER
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420*465
STORE
+45 LVL
PRAYER SPACE
156*220
420*465 TELEVISION AREA
+45 LVL
PRAYER SPACE
COMMON WASH 156*220 AND LAUNDRY AREA
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STAIRS RISER= 15 CM TREAD= 30 CM
ARCH
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STAIRS TO TERRACE
560*360
COURTYARD
ALONG CORRIDOR 800*90 UP
OPEN KITCHEN
AATUKATTIL
STAIRS TO TERRACE
COURTYARD
STAIRS RISER= 15 CM TREAD= 30 CM
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50*153
+30 LVL
ARCH
F
50*153
WINDOW SEAT
UP
1305*783
E
500*600
UP STAIRS RISER= 15 CM TREAD= 30 CM
+45 LVL
E
500*600
BEDROOM WINDOW SEAT
2 CM THICK LIVING IRON GRILL WALL
BREAKFAST COUNTER
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BEDROOM
DRESSING AREA 150*178
545*630
+30 LVL
TULSI THARA SEATING 188*188
M L
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DRESSING AREA 150*178
2 CM THICK LIVING IRON GRILL WALL
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K
545*630
HOME THEATRE
180*840
620*720
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HOME THEATRE
CORRIDOR 264*130
1387*395
STAIRS RISER= 15 CM TREAD= 30 CM
+30 LVL
COURTYARD
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440*220
DRY AREA
660*583
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CORRIDOR 264*130
1387*395
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PATIO
WET AREA
BATHROOM 163*200 STAIRS RISER= 15 CM TREAD= 30 CM
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440*220
DRY AREA
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PATIO
WET AREA
BATHROOM 163*200
660*583
STAIRS 620*250 RISER= 15 CM
STAIRS RISER= 15 CM TREAD= 30 CM
50*153
WITH READING SPACE
DRAWING ROOM
50*153
WINDOW SEAT
DECK
AATUKATTIL
2 CM THICK LIVING IRON GRILL WALL
COURTYARD WITH READING SPACE COURTYARD
DRAWING ROOM
WINDOW SEAT
INTERNAL DIMENSIONS 1200*500 1ITH 10 CM BOUNDARY
836*275
ARCH
E
B
DRESSING AREA 180*155
POOL WITH INTERNAL DIMENSIONS 1200*500 1ITH 10 CM ROUNDED EDGES BOUNDARY
PASSAGE TO READING CORNER PASSAGE TO READING CORNER
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DRESSING AREA 180*155
693*500
500*650
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WET AREA
DRY AREA
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RCC SLAB
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PANTRY
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409,92 SE
RCC
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10 CM BRICK WALL
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EXTRACTOR HOOD
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170
C3
OVEN
97,86
39,5
C3
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STOVE
257
60,32
WINDOW
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341,52
x 119,09
119,09
LVL 0 GROUND FLOOR LVL CLOSED KITCHEN
WORK AREA
LVL 0
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GROUND FLOOR LVL
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KITCHEN DETAILS 200
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400
100
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240
FALSE CEILING
WASH BASIN GRANITE TOP
TILES 300 X 600MM FINISHED FLOOR
R.C.C. SLAB
EXHAUST
FALSE CEILING
WASH BASIN GRANITE TOP
TILES 300 X 600MM FINISHED FLOOR
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DRY AREA
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WET AREA
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Bridge House|Semester IV|Individual
THAKSH
Governme
A design expanded on the brief to design a gov eted institution that served the needs of the c demographic needs within
Category: Competition | Awarded: Honourable Mention
Collaboration -Larin Mano Competition Name: Archmello| Arch
HAKTHI
ent School
vernment school in Bihar to creating a multifaccommunity and the students evolving with the n the realms of practicality.
ohar. K and Kiran Antony hitecture Competitions | International
Contribution: Concept, Design details, 3d modelling, diagrams
20 Reworked elements: Renders
Thakshakthi, to sculpt|Competition|Group
THAKSHAKTHI Government School
Thakshakthi, is a government school designed to break out from the box of memorizing to
the corridors of learning. The aim is to provide maximum facilities within the structure offering flexibility to the spaces and activities, with modules that address the communal needs the school fulfils in its lifetime. Children are improvisors and make the best out of what is given to them, learning and growing in the process. The design was intended to overcome budget and funding obstacles and still foster a learning environment without compromising quality.
Normal day
Rehabitilation Class modules Green spaces
Greenhouse Pandemics/examination
Multipurpose hall Junk playground Dining space
Elections
Amphitheatre
Offices
EXPLODED VIEW OF PROPOSAL 22 Reworked elements: Renders
Exhibitions
flexible walls
Courtyard spaces in interconnected grid layout was derived from the reconstructed layout of the famed Nalanda University.
Thakshakthi, to sculpt|Competition|Group
Adaptation of module to function in mountainous terrains (Shimla).
Modules can be adapted to function in congested spaces like dharavi.
Stacked modules form shaded corridors in the desert terrain (Rajasthan).
In coastal areas, they can be raised on stilts with boat coves (Orissa)
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Junk playground
The walls of the classrooms enable creation of flexible spaces and intermixed sessions with students of diverse age groups. The louvered bifold windows ensured natural ventilation and create folds in the physical barrier to the outside. Government schools tend to consider playground equipment as luxury; introducing junk playgrounds where play is a manifestation of the child’s imagination.
Introducing accessible digital education in a budget constrained design requires practical solutions. The idea is to use the simpest digital device, a mobile to be used as a projector.
PERSPECTIVE SECTION
Thakshakthi, to sculpt|Competition|Group
KHUL
Public
The brief was to tackle open defecation and prevai tural response working parallel to behavioural pa mediate rather than
Category: Competition | Awarded: Third Prize
Collaboration -Larin Ma Competition Name: Volume Zer
LA RE
c toilet
iling unsanitary concerns. The design is a socio-culatterns of a rural community developed as an intern a means to an end.
anohar. K and Kiran Antony ro Competitions | International
Contribution: Concept, Design details, Contents, Diagrams
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Khula Re- In the open|Competition|Group
KHULA RE Public toilet
Khula re is located in Raghurajpur, a village on the shores of Bhargavi river, in Puri district of Odisha. Bringing about a behavioural change risks potential abandonment of the structure as a whole. The design responded to the community’s preference to open defecation and took form as a way for them to practice their habits without health hazards. The concept was to intoduce elements in to their existing environment to provide the immersive experience they prefer, while filtering out the hazards of hygiene and safety associated with it. The idea was to design a respectful, responsive and a familiar environment to provide them the freedom of choice to the various degrees of privacy while keeping intact their interests; with provision for additional modules.
USER
DEFECTION SITES PREFERED TIMING; IN GROUPS/ ALONE SANITATION PRACTICES
REASONS WHY OD IS PREFERED
SOCIALIZING
IMPURITY
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MALE
Fields, bushes No specific time; Usually alone, sometimes in small groups.
HIGH CASTES Separate clothes for defecation. Elaborate ritual of bathing and washing clothes after relieving.
FEMALE
CHILDREN
Fields, bushes far from home
Fields, bushes close to home
Dusk and dawn; Mostly in groups.
No specific time; accompanied by parents,relatives.
LOW CASTES No designated clothes. Bathe in the clothes they wear after defecating.
MALE Sometimes defecate with close friends on the way home from work, chance to gossip and smoke. Feces in latrine pits within compounds are considered impure and disrespectful to the worshipping shrine in the house.
ALL CASTES Changing clothes is mandatory, often defecate naked to avoid washing clothes.
FEMALE OD in groups during the evening hours is a time to get away from chores and chat with friends. Women not defecating during this time may still accompany friends. Share same beliefs. Time for OD is considered a relief from confinements of the house and walking long distances is considered healthy.
Defecation patterns of genders, in group and indivdual
Green spaces mask the odor and provide privacy.
Revolving louver doors as privacy safety choices
Retractable roofs , structure was raised on stilts to escape the frequent floods
Khula Re- In the open|Competition|Group
15 0 retractable sloping roof operates by a simple pulley system. Revolving coconut wood strips on flexible backing allows the user to align the door opening
55 cm high half wall partition Symmetric squatting toilet enables users to choose the direction to face. Holding tank separates solid waste and directs it to the composting tank using the archimedes screw.
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150 sloping twig roof on wooden frame
Bath area with cloth hangers
Removable planter boxes provide provision to addition of modules into the existing frame.
The timber framework supported by stilts.
Terracotta pipe facade provides less resistance to air flow , reducing pressure build up within the structure during cyclones.
Khula Re- In the open|Competition|Group
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sanam_salam
sanamabdulsalam@gmail.com, tve18ar037@cet.ac.in
9539455191