PORTFOLIO
Sophia Ann Sajan
Name: Date of Birth: Sophia Ann Sajan 24.05.2001
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
2019 to 2024 National Institute of Technology, Calicut
2007 to 2019 (12th Board CBSE : 9.2) Birla Public School, Doha
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Architectural Students Association, NITC Treasurer
AKAM: Heritage Documentation Publication, B’19 Batch, National Institute of Technology, Calicut SKILLS:
2D Software: 3D Modelling: Rendering:
Adobe Suite: Structural Analysis: Microsoft Office:
CONTACT INFO:
AutoCAD SketchUp Pro AutoCAD 3D Revit Rhino Enscape Lumion Vray Illustrator Indesign Photoshop STAAD Pro Word Powerpoint Excel
Email: Phone: sophann4546@gmail.com
75940 31780 +974 33050699
GREEN ABODE
HOUSING BY THE SEA
DUBAI TEXTILE SOUQ
WORKING DRAWINGS
01 A GREEN ABODE
A biophilic residential project
A house and a home differ only in meaning and depth. A house is a building, while a home is a feeling. This concept is embodied in this project by creating a meaningful and relaxing escape from work. The primary aim of this project was to intermingle the natural environment with the built environment, as well as provide a relaxing space away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
The colour green symbolizes life, renewal and resurrection. This biophilic residential project is supposed to be just that, a space that someone can come to at the end of the day to rejuvenate. Another aspect that was given importance to was community space. People are social creatures and for this, large spaces are provided in this project that can host groups of people.
02 HOUSING BY THE SEA
Low-rise residential apartment complex
Qatar’s newest national emblem has four elements; the sea, the traditional boat, the sword and the palm tree. The fact that the sea is a constant element in all of the iterations of the Qatari symbol is due to its importance to the culture and tradition of the area. The sea is where Qatar initially found its wealth and livelihood, and the sea is the source of peace and calmness. The sea is everywhere.
This residential apartment complex is proposed to be located on a string of semicircular islands called Viva Centrale. This site provides views to the coastline and has private beach access. Keeping in mind that this is an office accomodation, in order to provide a relaxing space after work, all of the bedrooms and balconies have a sea facing view.
Additional facilities like gyms, recreational space and a terrace garden is provided to add to that feature.
The site is located on an empty plot between two G+27 apartments, both having windows facing the apartment. Privacy is a major issue, due to which large screens are provided on the windows, which also doubles as a sunshade.
Furthermore, due to its north-south orientation, the building makes use of the predominant wind direction in this region, further reducing the need for mechanical ventilation or cooling techniques.
03 HERITAGE DOCUMENTATION
Collaborated project with B19 batch of Architecture
The Dubai Textile Souk is a traditional market that sells textiles, located along the historic Dubai Creek. This area is known for having a rich history of trade within the Persian Gulf region. Due to its strategic location along trade lines, it was able to flourish and become a free trade zone. This documentation looks into how the climatic conditions of the Gulf affected the architecture of the area. An in-depth study into the Al-Makthoum House further illustrates these ideas, affecting designs even to this day.
The Al Makthoum house was the official residence of the ruler, located at the heart of the trade route and along the spine of the souq. This house shows the basic patterns of upper class housing and highlights the cultural differences and how this impacts the architecture of the region.
ARCHITECTURE:
WOMEN’S SPACES
OTHER SHOPS
TEXTILE SHOPS
FRIDAY MOSQUE
Previously, the souk had mainly three types of buildings; residences without shops, residences with shops and the Friday Mosque. These residences were converted into storage spaces later on. The main build typology are shops that sell various things, textile shops, restaurants and the Friday Mosque. All these shops lay on the spine of the souk, which is the main route, done so to get the maximum advantage of mutual shading.
AL MAKTHOUM HOUSE:
Seperation of spaces was prominent to ensure that the members of the family had privacy. All the rooms are built around a central courtyard, which was mainly used by the women
WOMEN’S SPACES
MEN’S SPACES
FAMILY SPACE
MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES OF TYPICAL HOUSING:
clay
build up with
main construction block. It was
with manure and water to form sarooj which
used
roofs
mangrove poles, another material that is locally available, was used
Palm frond matting
trunks
into half circles, called muwad was used to