Susan Maria Thomas M.Arch. - Landscape Architecture B.Arch.
CONTENTS M.Arch. 1. Thesis Eco revelatory design for Smriti Van District Park for Social Inclusivity 2. Internship Projects i. IIHS, Bangalore - Reservoir Planting Scheme, ii. Pawar Resort Deign- Conceptual and Technical Drawings
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Professional Portfolio Open to Sky i. Nitesh Madison Square, Bangalore Morphogenesis i. Ghat restoration project, Uttar Pradesh ii.Adani Clubhouse, Ahmedabad - Facade - Interiors iii. Imperia Mindspace, Gurgaon
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Internship Projects ( Bachelors) iv. Interiors and other design projects
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B.Arch. 1. Thesis Centre for Architecture and Built Environment for Sustainability for Common Man 2. Urban Design Project 3. Competition Project 4. Studio Projects Publications and sketch-
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SUSAN MARIA THOMAS
ar.susanmariathomas@gmail.com
+91-9633143431 Mayur Vihar Phase -3 , New Delhi
linkedin.com/in/susan-mariathomas-8b1704105
OBJECTIVE To promote a sustainable design thinking and action in the built environment. An achievable ecological perspective is what I aspire towards. I bring methodical thinking, dialogue toward constructive solution and creative energy to the table.
EXPERIENCE
SUSAN MARIA SUSAN THOMAS MARIA SUSAN THOMAS MARIA THOMAS
FICUS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, BANGALORE ar.susanmariathomas@gmail.com 22nd May 2018– 15th July 2018 (3ar.susanmariathomas@gmail.com months) Intern – Landscape Architecture (M.Arch.) ar.susanmariathomas@gmail.com +91-9633143431 OPEN TO SKY ARCHITECTS, BANGALORE 09th October 2017– 1st December 2017 (3 months) +91-9633143431 Junior Architect +91-9633143431 MORPHOGENESIS, NEW linkedin.com/in/susan-mariaDELHI 01st December 2015 – 07th December 2016thomas-8b1704105 (1 year) linkedin.com/in/susan-mariaJunior Architect thomas-8b1704105 linkedin.com/in/susan-mariaENSEMBLEE, KERALA thomas-8b1704105 July 2013 – November 2013 (6 months) OBJECTIVE Intern –Architecture (B.Arch.)
OBJECTIVE To promote a sustainable design thinking and action in OBJECTIVE To promote a sustainable VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE OR LEADERSHIP the built environment. design thinking and action in To promote a sustainable An ecological theachievable built environment. design thinking and in eMi2 / PETRAM ENTERPRISES LTD, NEW DELHI perspective is whataction I aspire An achievable ecological the built environment. (N.G.O.) towards. I bring methodical perspective is what I aspire 22nd January 2017– 15th July 2017 (6.5 months) An achievable ecological thinking, dialogue toward towards. I bring methodical Architecture Assistant (on contract) perspective what I aspire constructiveis solution and thinking, dialogue toward towards.energy I bringto methodical creative the table. constructive solution and February 2018 thinking, dialogue toward Volunteer - Architect creative energy to the table. constructive solution and creative energy toSKILLS the table. SOFTWARE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES UNDERTAKEN SOFTWARE SKILLS AutoCad, Adobe InDesign, Google SketchUp, Lumion, SOFTWARE SKILLSV-ray, AutoCad, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, MS Office, Adobe Conceptual design task • Design Development • MEP CoGoogle SketchUp, Lumion, V-ray, Research, content writing
EXPERIENCE
FICUS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, EXPERIENCE BANGALORE FICUS LANDSCAPE 22nd May 2018– 15th July ARCHITECTS, 2018 (3 months) BANGALORE Intern – Landscape Architecture (M.Arch.) FICUS LANDSCAPE 22nd May 2018– 15th July ARCHITECTS, 2018 (3 months) BANGALORE Intern – Landscape Architecture (M.Arch.) OPEN22 TO SKY ARCHITECTS, nd May 2018– 15th July 2018 (3BANGALORE months) 09th Intern October 2017– 1st December 2017 (3 months) – Landscape Architecture (M.Arch.)
OPEN TO SKY ARCHITECTS, Junior Architect BANGALORE 09th October 2017– 1st December 2017 (3 months)
OPEN TO SKY ARCHITECTS, Junior Architect BANGALORE MORPHOGENESIS, NEW th 09 October 2017– 1st December 2017DELHI (3 months) th December 2016 (1 year) 01st December 2015 – 07Architect Junior MORPHOGENESIS, NEW DELHI Junior Architect 01st December 2015 – 07th December 2016 (1 year) MORPHOGENESIS, NEW DELHI Junior Architect ENSEMBLEE, KERALA 01st December 2015 – 07th December 2016 (1 year) July 2013 – November 2013 (6 months) Junior Architect ENSEMBLEE, KERALA Intern –Architecture (B.Arch.) July 2013 – November 2013 (6 months) ENSEMBLEE, KERALA Intern –Architecture (B.Arch.) July 2013 – November 2013 (6 months) Intern –Architecture (B.Arch.)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE OR LEADERSHIP VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE OR LEADERSHIP
eMi2 / PETRAM ENTERPRISES LTD, NEW DELHI
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE (N.G.O.) OR LEADERSHIP
eMi2 / PETRAM ENTERPRISES LTD, NEW DELHI
22nd January 2017– 15th July 2017 (6.5 months) (N.G.O.) Architecture Assistant (onLTD, contract) eMi2 / PETRAM ENTERPRISES NEW DELHI 22nd January 2017– 15th July 2017 (6.5 months) (N.G.O.) Architecture Assistant (on contract) February 2018 22nd January 2017– 15th July 2017 (6.5 months) Volunteer Architect Architecture Assistant (on contract) February 2018 Volunteer - Architect February 2018 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES UNDERTAKEN Volunteer - Architect
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES UNDERTAKEN
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES UNDERTAKEN Conceptual design task • Design Development • MEP Coordination • Preparation of GFC Drawings • Interior Conceptual task• •Research Design Development • MEP Codesign anddesign detailing and content for blogordination • Preparation of GFC Drawings • Interior published • On-site survey • Soil Development test and planting design Conceptual design task •Research Design • MEP Co-• design and detailing • and content for blogClient Presentation workof • Material selection and coordination • Preparation GFC Drawings • Interior published • On-site survey • Soil test and planting design • ordination design and detailing • Research and content for blogClient Presentation work • Material selection and copublished • On-site survey • Soil test and planting design •
THESIS ECOREVELATORY DESIGN FOR SMRITI VAN DISTRICT PARK, NEW DELHI FOR SOCIAL INCLUSIVITY EAST DELHI – POPULATION DENSITY AND OPEN GREEN SPACES
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SITE DESCRIPTION: In East and North-East Delhi, high population density(27,000 and above in 1 sq.km.) causes reduced quality of the urban landscape. However, the per capita parks and playgrounds are maximum in wards of southeast like Gharoli (5.2 sq.m.) and Anand Vihar (5.1 sq.m.). The chosen site is a district park lying in Gharoli district of East Delhi covering 52.1 acres of area in Mayur Vihar Phase -3. It lies along an important artery road connecting Delhi and Noida from Sector 12. Why re-design the park? Although the park is maintained by the DDA, the usability is affected due to the background of residential users i.e. SC, STs, working class labour and high income groups. The Park needs an inclusive design before it sees further degradation due to social divisiveness.
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5km Map of East Delhi - Site
Map for video/monograph presentation only
Site has flatter landform with the dugout being almost 5m below from the highest point which are the mounds at the entry area in the centre. Removing unusable activities and improving meeting areas alongwith focussing on design for spaces for women had to be explored. Sight lines and vegetation character contributed majorly to the lack to uability as tighter enclosures by hedges and a lack of middle storey , especially flowering types were missing. The habit becomes to pass the park rather than pausing and enjoying it.
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CO NCEPT A ND S ITE PRO GR A M M IN G
Therefore, a paper by Shahnan in 2015 answered this paradox revealing that visitation to district parks by urban residents depended on low tree covers, whereas these were more important factors at the local scale. My intent therefore, is to improve the usability to the park by having programs that have range of social and educational interventions. The design needs therefore included understanding landscape preferences of all user groups especially with respect to wildenrness, incorporating policy level interventions at social level by bringing schools and college to hold nature events and for engagement of the park in improved designs of recre-
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LA ND SCA PE PREFER E N C E S
DESIGN PROGRAMMING
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MA S TERPLA N A ND DE TA ILS
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LANDSCAPE (INTERNSHIP PROJECTS) -
3 MONTHS
PROJECT 1- IIHS, BANGALORE
SITE INFORMATION (present scenario): As per the Agro-climatic zone classification for Karnataka, Kengeri falls under Eastern Dry Zone and is characterised by red soils, which exhibit loamy to gravelly textures depending on terrain, slope and locational factors. Vegetation character: Dry deciduous vegetation is seen present along with species such as Cassia fistula, Azadirachta indica, Pongamia pinnata etc. They indicate shallow depth of soils at some places.
AREA OF FOCUS
Reservoir details:
Volume of reservoir : Graded slope (typical) Depth of reservoir Vegetating scope :
Hydrological character : The campus watersheds show the layout of water that flows over the landscape and the design proposal has recommended channelizing the same into the nearest retention/detention ponds in order to maximizewater harvesting potential of the site. The catchments are further sub divided into micro watersheds based on topography and urban development. Many of the watersheds will by design receive rainfall and storm water at its source point and where almost all of the runoff from the contributing area is directed into water harvesting structure for future use on site.
Intent of vegetation:
6,849 cu.m. 1:2 4m Aquatic emergent plants, Sedges / grasses, Shrubs, Trees Factors affecting vegetation in a lentic eco-system
SOIL TEST
Stone sizes above 6mm Location of sample in reservoir
After pounding
Organic matter+ clay Silt Sand
Ribbon and ball test
Sedimentation test
Design of reservoir - Southern edge
CHARACTER OF EDGE • Sandy Loam soil – retains nutrients and water
• Is at public interface- interactive edge and plants REFERENCES
Planting palette determined by invasiveness of species and biodiversity potential for sustainability ECOLOGICAL ZONES BY ADJACENCIES
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EMERGENTS (aquatic) Invasive Alien Plants- An Ecological Appraisal for the Indian Subcontinent (I.R. BHATT, J.S. SINGH, S.P. SINGH, R.S. TRIPATHI AND R.K. KOHL!) / cabi.org
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Species
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Sagittaria latifolia Typha elephantina Typha angustifolia
Scirpus (gen.) Cyperus (gen.) Eleocharis (gen.)
The Sahyadri - Freshwater Biodiversity Conservation (B.A. Daniel, Sanjay Molur and Sally R. Walker)/ Zoo Outreach Organisation
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Typha latifolia Jussiaea repens Jussiaea suffruticosa Marsilea quadrifolia Marsilea minuta Ipomea aquatica Monochoria vaginalis Marsilea minuta Commelina erecta Commelina benghalensis Carex capillaris Cyperus rotundus Ludwigia adscendens Monochoria hastata Juncus bufonis L. Cyperus scariosus Ipomoea fistulosa Cyperus haspan Hygrophila schulli Alternanthera sessilis Sphaeranthus indicus Ludwigia octovalis Ludwigia perennis Scirpus litoralis Sessiles natans Cyperus alopecuroides Cyperus articulates Cyoerus papyrus Lythrum salicaria Pistia stratiotes Vallisneria spiralis Acorus calamus Aeschynomene aspera Bacopa monnieri Eleocharis spiralis Hydrocera triflora Limnocharis flava Limnophila aromatica Utricularia aurea Myriophyllum indicum Myriophyllum indicum
Kyllinga (gen.) Fimbristylis (gen.)
www.Indianbiodiversity.org
Field Guide to Shrubs (Aparna G. Agnihotri, Roopali Raghavan and Dr. Sudha Premnath) / KEEP
Suggestive plants for reservoir-shore
Natural Aquatic Ecoysystems of India- Thematic Biodiversity Strategy and plan (Zoological Survey of India) Invasive alien flora of India (Reddy C., Reddy Kn.)/ researchgate/241619016 AQUATIC PLANTS THEIR USES AND RISKS / International Plant Protection Convention
Diversity of Species in Freshwater Systems (E Balian, Harrison, S Butchart, P Chambers, J Cordeiro)/ Northern Michigan University
ZONE 1(SOUTH EDGE) near Dining hall
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ZONE 2( WEST EDGE) near buggy driveway
LAKESHORE PLANTING ZONE 3( NORTH EDGE) near Eucalyptus forest
ZONE 4( EAST EDGE) near swale
LEGEND INVASIVE (native/ naturalised) NATIVE NATURALISED
ECOLOGICAL FUNCTION Food for fauna Nesting/Habitat for fauna Nutrient fixing Pollution adaptive Slope stabilization Ecological restoration Pest resistance
Naturalised/ Native (to India)
Invasive
Eco. Function
Vetiveria zizanoides
Erianthus (gen.) Saccharum spontan Echinochloa colona Juncus bufonia Arundo donax Phragmites australi Phragmites karka Fimbriotylis quinqu Dactyloctenium aeg Pennisetum pedice Aeluropus lagopoid Echinochloa crus-ga Elytrophorus spicat Hygroryza aristata Hymenachne ample Leersia hexandra Leptochloa chinens Leptochloa fusca Pseudoraphis spine Pseudoraphis minu Sacciolepis indica (L Sacciolepis interrup Sacciolepis curvata Acroceras munroan Acroceras zizanioid Murdannia loriform Equisetum ramosis Eriocaulon heterole Juncaceae
Paspalum dilatatum Paspalum notatum Pimpinella heynean Cynodon dactylon Achrachne henrard
HEAT/DROUGHT RESIILIENT DATA DEFICIENT
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PROJECT 2- PAWAR RESORT DESIGN, AHMEDABAD
Project : Pawar House Area :
10 acres
LANDSCAPE (INTERNSHIP PROJECTS) -
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Work undertaken during internship : - Phase 02 Retreat : i. Conceptual Landscape development Using conceptual model and through sketches. The concepts were reflective of the hil character in the background. The resorts are designed to have common ‘tree rooms’ from each of the resorts as spill outs.
Site model showing proposed contours and buildings
- Phase 01 Helipad and Quarters i. Conceptual Landscape development ii. Technical drawings: - Landscpae Plan - Stormwater Plan - Grading Plan - Material plan - Detail sections etc.
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OPEN TO SKY ARCHITECTS, BANGALORE-
3 MONTHS
LANDSCAPE DESIGN - NITESH MADISON SQUARE, BANGALORE
Site Extent : 21000Sq.ft. Land -use nearby : Commercial and medical No. of floors : Basement+ground+4 upper floors Description of project : Nitesh Madison Square is a high-end, luxury residential building representing an interesting and compelling dialogue between ornate Neo-Georgian architecture and a modern, minimalist aesthetic. The task alotted to me included detailing of the swimming pool from lighting, interiors to material palette. Detailing of other interior works has also been done.
Ground floor plan
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MORPHOGENESIS, DELHI -1 YEAR 1 MONTH
GHAT RESTORATION PROJECT AT ALLAHABAD, U.P.
Nature of project : RIver conservation & beautification Location : Allahabad, U.P. Dimensions : 61m X 37.8m Description of project : National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation has set an objective to ensure effective abatement of pollution and conservation of river Ganga by adopting a river basin approach for comprehensive planning and management This project required details of proposed facilities required for construction, repair & modernization of ghats & crematoriums at Allahabad.
01 Gau Ghat Location Sree Narayan ghat (25.42° N, 81.84° E), is situated on the bank of Ganga river. The ghat is located at an average elevation of 83 m above Mean Sea Level. River Characteristic Normal Water Level 73.11, water level during Lean Period 76 3. and High Flood Level (HFL) 88.03 Population Load Average number of people bathing per day - 200(max. at the same time), maximum gathering at ghat during festivals- 2000.
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FACADE DESIGN - ADANI CLUBHOUSE, AHMEDABAD
Nature of project : Clubhouse Facade options Location : Ahmedabd, Gujarat Description of project: Different options for facade with preparation of working drawings was done. Sections and details of staircase of GFC level undertaken.
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MORPHOGENESIS, DELHI -1 YEAR 1 MONTH
INTERIORS DESIGN CONCEPTS - ADANI CLUBHOUSE, AHMEDABAD
Nature of project : Clubhouse interiors Location : Ahmedabd, Gujarat Description of project : Different options for lobby layout were tried to inculcate the cheerfulness of the space as well as maintaining its sophistication for its high end users.
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Original option
Option 1 - with Volakas floor tile and feature wall made of wood texture panel and back- light
Option 2 - with Volakas and Spanish Grey floor tile and metal inlay detail for feature design elements
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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT CO-ORDINATION | ENERGY EFFICIENT FACADE EVALUATION | WORKING DRAWIN
Project Type : Commercial - Multi Use
MORPHOGENESIS, DELHI -1 YEAR 1 MONTH
Location :Gurgaon, India Project Leader :Ar. Roopa Nair Total Plot area :8917 Sq.m. Ground Coverage :3515 Sq. m Some distinct features of this complex includes : Imperia MindSpace is an Intelligent Building which meets GRIHA , IGBC and BEE standards. Facade designed as per ECBC norms for minimum heat gain and to reduce HVAC loads for Office Spaces.
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NGS
SOLAR SHADING TESTS Based on solar shading tests, an exposed facade requires protection. Here, first the service cores were first chosen to be unglazed and the glazed facade were protected with horizontal projections.
Secondly, feasibility studies of providing vertical louvers to counter the South West heat gain was studied. Illustrated shows the 1: 2 of aspect ratio study on the solstice and equinox days.
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SANCTION DWGS
B.ARCH. INTERNSHIP PROJECTS
ENSEMBLEE, CALICUT, KERALA
INSTITUTIONAL PROJECT - PREPARATION OF SANCTION DRAWINGS The building materials are laterite bricks and concrete framework with bamboo clad steel supports and wooden windbreakers for breaking SW-NE strong winds
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INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECTS RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS- DESIGN OF INTERIORS Traditional materials options alongwith contemporary design elements explored. Use of SketchUp and V-ray softwares were undertaken. Client discussions were also done.
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B.ARCH. INTERNSHIP PROJECTS
ENSEMBLEE, CALICUT, KERALA
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
PLAZA DESIGN
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CONCEPTUAL PLAZA DESIGN FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE, MUSCAT Features: Provides walkway at the edges abutting blocks Planter boxes and palm trees are strategically placed in common dining and meeting areas Steps descending to plaza reciprocate as seating areas Ponds and fountains to cool the area.
PARK DESIGN
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TERRACE GARDEN
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TERRACE GARDEN Features: Option 1 Explores wooden plank as walking path with planters and seating at the climax Option 2Customised cement blocks with central hole used for germinating grass. Plants are at a higher elevation as hanging plants. PARK DESIGN Features: Playground design for a residential society: 120 cms pedestrian path on all sides Trees protected and designoriented around them. Bridge design to connect with kids’ play areas.
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THESIS - CENTRE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT, NEW DELHI
The Centre for Architecture + Built Environment aims to and engage and be aware of the
ARCHITECTURE THESIS PROJECT
Project Type : Public Assembly Location:New Delhi, India Thesis Guide: Ar. Anjali C Area : 3 Acres Built Up Area (Superstructure) : The urban conurbation, predicted to increase threefold in the next two decades in India further points at the need to encourage sustainable living among all classes of society, even at a local level. However, the aspects of sustainability, under the UNESCO Agenda 21, requires the active local participation in knowing the built environment and therefore on a larger scale help from local governance in propagation of the message. This being extended by the fact, that the resources available at the most local level in India is the least in governance.
COMMON MAN
Interact
GOVERNMENT / NON-GOVT. / DESIGNERS / CRAFTSMEN STAKEHOLDERS
enhance public appreciation for built environment through programs that aim to encourage practitioners, governemnt policy makers and the public to meet consequences to climate and environment. The aim is to further allow the public to make sustainable choices in their environment.
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1. Parking 2. Ticket counter 3. Exhibition area - 01 4. Amphitheatre 5. Security 6. Information Kiosk 7. Induction centre 8. Athenaeum for ‘space design’ 9. Climatology kiosks 10. Canteen 11. Exhibition area - 02 12. Exhibition area - 03 13. Centre for Human Setllements 14. Craftsmen Centres 15. Workshop zone 16. Centre for Sustainable Living 17. Centre for Built Environment
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ARCHITECTURE THESIS PROJECT
THESIS - CENTRE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT, NEW DELHI
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KEY PLAN
8. ATHANEUM FOR ‘SPACE DESIGN’ The building allows the visitor to experience the true impact of architecture design by experiencing each ‘space’ through each of the senses. The building is an experimental space to see different perception of the built environment
16. CENTRE FOR ‘SUSTAINABLE LIVING’ Discourse of sustainable living is proposed. direct ways to communicate and find innov
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13. CENTRE FOR HUMAN SETTLEMENTS Displays craftsmanship of traditional Indian architecture through galleries and physical workshops by local and acclaimed crafts-persons. It is also an attempt for traditional techniques to be appreciated by public.
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KEY PLAN
. Flexible spaces for gallery and meeting rooms. ULBs and neighborhood associations have vative solutions with designers and built environment professionals
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URBAN DESIGN PROJECT
‘REVIVING PONNANI PORT TOWN TO ITS ROOTS’
Ponnani is a histoical city,also known as ‘the Mecca of the East’ with a 85% of Muslim population. It has mosques of 120 years of age from which the rest of the land shaped to its current morphology. Deep history was studied for understanding regional context and four groups for-morphology,activity,infrastructure,transportation and built-open studies were made. and maps generated which was compared with maps currently available as no documetation of the place has been ever done. Historical buildings with thriving business were mainly proposed to be maintained and protected under Archaelogical Act. Our group-Infrastructure, sought to study with built-unbuilt and morphological studies to identify a major infrastructural hazard found at the developing ‘Ponnani port’ proposed at the estuary of Bharatapuzha and the Arabian Sea; its found to be a major socio cultural and environmental hazard,the report of which has been submitted to the governing authorities. The study was also put up for public presentation and found good acceptance.
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SPIRITUAL AND MEDITATION CENTRE, KOCHI, KERALA INSDAG STEEL COMPETITION 2014 Administration Block F.A.R -1.5 Maximum coverage - 35% Site area - 1 acre A meditation cum spiritual centre that combines ‘nature’ and ‘light’ as integral part of spirituality. Connections are immediate for visual access with no paved ground but soil and grass. Steel incorporated in structure have been used with maximum use in facades and for structural support.
COMPETITION PROJECTS
Location Map
Site Plan
Church Block
Meditation Block
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COMMERCIAL COMPLEX WITH LEISURE CENTRE , MES SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
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Creating interest within cuboidal building
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A solid cuboid structure
Dividing activities on two floors
of building for maximum
that can range from recreation
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SITE PLAN
STUDIO PROJECTS
A recreation centre catering to the library and auditorium space needs of the two departments of M.E.S was designed, keeping in mind the visual access of other floors from each floor and easy circulation patterns. Spaces were designed to accommodate groups of people together specially in common areas. Material finishes are cement and brick finishes to show vibrance of space through different visual textures..
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
Breaking monotony by void in slab . This allows for activities to flow into one another rather than having rigid walls separation of spaces.
ELEVATION - NORTH Breakout spaces
Visual access
+8740 LVL +5240 LVL +5000 LVL
Voids on slabs can be further
+1800 LVL
below to create interest and
+O LVL SECTION A-A’
duplicated in sunk in levels double as sitting spaces for discussion.
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RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
Residence for an architect and artist’s couple Concept is to use the elements of the ‘macha’ or the roof overhang to be low enough as in traditional Kerala architecture to allow for maximum privacy as well as providing shade and protection from rain in the central activity area.
INTERIORS
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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ROOF PLAN
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OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS - PUBLICATIONS a. Published Conference Paper https://doi.org/10.17501/2357268X.2019.6103
b. Wrote informational blog for firm (previously employed at)
“ This residence at Nilambur is a renovation project where the clients were particular for the new design to imbibe time-honoured aesthetic and placeness of the existing site. The design, therefore, uses as one of its many traditional elements, wooden pillars that were procured and restored from an old residence in Vadakara. Further, exposed laterite and rubble masonry are used to flee from any artificiality in the building materials.
c. Wrote Architecture content for Instagram page - Arch Kerala
The client’s requirement to have an open and wider looking facade was taken into consideration by providing a longer verandah space. The finishes and textures also allude to the typical South Indian style of architecture. The wooden and arched roof additions coalesce seamlessly over the verandah. A careful selection of furnishings along with the thoughtful color palette subtly merges into the warm shades of the existing built. The design aims to carry the vision of the client into its execution in its purposeful detailing and design.”
SKETCHES
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RENDERINGS - Softwares used
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PRODUCT DESIGN
Furniture design for own bedroom maximum upto 2 users can use it at once with own customizable pinup board
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