port o o f li sanath samuel b.arch student
about me I am a third year architecture student studying at college of architecture trivandrum, (CAT) Kerala, India. growing up in south africa, I have lived in various cities and have been to multiple schools, always associating myself with a variety of people from various backgrounds. this moulded me into someone who is always exicted to meet new people and make their acquaintance. +91 8113899251 sanathsamuel@outlook.com sanathsamuel@icloud.com
this opened my eyes to how people lived differently in different places and I noticed, from a young age, how the buildings were shaped by the people who live in them, creating “living works of art�
objective seeking an internship position at an architectural firm to acquire the skills needed for an architect. to gain experience in an architectural style which involves the combination of contemporary architectural style with local materials. to learn the processes involved the creation of a beautiful, sustainable and innovative design
resum education
pemps primary school, polokwane, south africa capricorn high school, polokwane, south africa currently studying at college of architecture trivandrum, India
language skills
english - home language, malayalam, afrikaans
me technical skills
autocad, revit, sketchup, adobe indesign, photoshop, rhino, drafting, model-making, rendering, general computing skills
skills
leadership, communication, critical thinking, organization, adaptability, team orientation, task management
achievements
top 10 in the final results in high school NASA SIDC special mention NASA Convention Trophy Top 8
competitions reschool-volzero 2018, andc 2017, andc 2018, sidc 2017, sidc 2018, louie I khan trophy 2018, laurie baker trophy 2017 extracurriculars • • • •
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elected school prefect2014-2015 elected first year representative 2016-17 elected as the university students representative from the years 2016-2017 selected as unit designee of the national association of students of architecture (NASA) 20162017 2017- current: unit secretary of NASA
select works
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vilapilshala community centre
concept: light as a reflection of culture and space designing for a wide variety of people on a sloping site brought many obstacles in the design process. the need for a community space with maximum flexibility in activity as well has having a distinguishing architectural style that would be synonymous with the village of vilapilshala, was very important to create an identity. the use of local crafts and building techniques which required low skilled workers, meant that the community could be involved in the building of the structure, which would give the local community training and at the same time the project could be completed on a minimal budget.
location: vilapilshala, trivandrum, kerala, India area: 121 m2/ 1300ft2 type: community recreational area.
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ownership: public users: people who visit the vilapilshala junction and use facilities such as, bus stop, auto stand, fish market and schools. brief: to create a community space for the people of vilapilshala. spaces required include space for, gathering, playing board games, reading the newspaper
site
buildable area after KMBR setbacks
views into site
existing vegetation
admin restroom notice boards
vehicular circulation
pedestrian circulation
reading space interaction space meeting space gathering space local festivals cultural games
the initial concept for the project was to create a space which reflected the community, vilapilshala being a major bus stop and market hub for the surrounding villages, this idea stuck till the end of the project the spaces designed are multifunctional, intended to be used by different types of users, for a variety of purposes
indian cultures use lanterns for many cultural festivals
traditional Indian lamps were of orange-bronze in colour, which has become an icon of Indian culture
the shadow patterns created by the light diffuses the light as well as letting it in
this simple structure has a base as well as 4 supporting coloums made from rammed earth supporting a thatched roof the facades are made from bamboo screens that can be rotated to increase and decrease the amount of light entering the space
the recreational area provides space for users to interact, read, play board games etc. the bamboo screens diffuse the direct sunlight
at night and under direct sunlight, the windows provide filter to the light passing through it creating a lantern-like effect, synonymous with indian culture
the vegetation to be retained on the site has been chosen to increase the wind flow into the spaces, while at the same time, creating a noise buffer and increasing visual privacy
an admin block with space for the receptionist and toilets, a multipurpose hall and a recreational area opposite it make up the built structure
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courtyard wrapped house
concept: “courtyards have always been in the middle of the house or surrounded by the house, what if the courtyard was surrounding the house?� was the question which lead to me exploring the possibilities of a house wrapped by a courtyard a house surrounded by vegetation would would not only lead to cooler interiors, but also met the requirement of the user, which was to always have access to the courtyard for peace and tranquility the wrapped courtyard acts as a visual as well as a sound barrier from the adjacent homes
location: mukkola, trivandrum, kerala, India area: 195 sqm2/ 2100 ft2 type: private residence ownership: private users: typical non resident indianv family from kerala, father is a 50 year old university lecturer and part time music director. son is an engineering pass out, working as an intern. a daughter who is married and settled in with her husband. mom is a retired nurse currently a housewife brief: to create a living space for a modern family of a couple when they are on vacation, a guesthouse is needed to accommodate guests
site area
buildable area after KMBR setbacks
retaining walls within the site
noise from the adjacent homes
retaining walls around site boundaries
vegetation
private space
semi public space
public space
the typical courtyard was inverted to create an enclosure surrounded by the vegetation, without a physical wall in between the space and the vegetation
plan without roof
the site was flat, but split into 3 levels. the main focus of this design was to create a continuity in activity spaces through the house without moving any earth, therefore, activities were split according to public, semi-public and private
the entrance is greeted by the garage and stairs leading up to the main floor the staircase is surrounded by tall vegetation that envelopes it, making the user feel like they are “climbing� the bamboo plant as they move up
left: the indoor lights create a pattern on the exterior facade and this creates a play of light and shadow, on the exterior of the building
top: the open plan viewed from the private bedroom space right: the bountiful balcony provides a space to relax with openings towards the local wind direction as well as views from the second floor
the living space is open in plan and to vegetation, pleasantly combining nature into the living space
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studying architecture has led me to explore many creative activities such as, model making, sketching and photography, which I would not have got the opportunity to explore otherwise. during my course thus far, I have started to use; cad softwares such as autocad and rhino, modelling in sketchup and rendering softwares such as vray and lumion. the projects shown in this document show my interest and passion for architecture and its impact on society. as well as my versatility in thinking, which reflected in my desire to continuously learn and explore. an internship under the guidance of the right architect will enable me to keep learning and exploring.
Thank you
sanath samuel b.arch student
+91 8113899251 sanathsamuel@outlook.com sanathsamuel@icloud.com
