Architecture Portfolio 2022 | Swathi Vasan by Swathi Vasan

ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO SWATHI GANGAI VASAN

EDUCATION RV COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE 2014-2019 • Developed qualities needed to record preliminary ideas, sketches and analysis besides design development and technical research. • Analyzed history and theory of architecture and design alongside theories about urban space. • Gained ability to develop conceptual awareness and practical skill in architectural design. Program development, planning and project proposals. 2012-2014 GLOBAL INDIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL •

Graduated 12TH grade

PODAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL •

2010-2012

Graduated 10TH grade

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ARCHITECT INTERIOR DESIGNER MEMBER OF COA (COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURE) MEMBER OF IIID (INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS) LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE

CONTACT NAME TELEPHONE EMAIL ADDRESS

: Swathi Gangai Vasan : 7022001109 : swathivasan77@gmail.com : Sobha Forest View Apartments, Bangalore, India -560062

EXPERTISE TECHNICAL AutoCAD

• (Internship) PEDDLE THORP AND NADIG ARCHITECTS • •

• (Internship) STUDIO DECODE • •

JUN-NOV 2019 Worked under a Project architect. Drew and presented architectural drawings in AutoCAD for a diverse mix of projects. Worked in competition projects.

HARSHVARDHAN ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGN

Adobe Photoshop

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Lumion

COMPETITIONS THE LIVING MUSEUM- TERAVIVA

V ray

Orani, Italy

CORE Problem solving Organization and Planning Data Gathering Analytical Thinking Team Collaboration Physical Modeling Design Development

JUL 2017

Brief summer internship.

Revit Illustrator

JAN-MAY 2019

Worked under a Project Architect. Drew and presented architectural drawings in AutoCAD for a diverse mix of projects. Worked on architectural detailing with the process of development, drawing and issuing the deliverables to site.

Sketch Up Adobe InDesign

FEB-PRESENT 2021 K.S DESIGNS • Working under the principal architect as the project architect handling multiple architectural, interior and landscaping projects. • Working on architectural detailing with the process of development, drawing and issuing the deliverables to site . • Site visits to review progress and requirements. • Assisted with various aspects of a project including area statements, F.A.R calculations, material quantities and interaction with consultants.

AUG 2021

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Design of micro-accommodation units immersed in the Sardinian landscape of the Nivola Museum JUL 2020 THE HOUSE- ARCHDAIS

Self designated

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Rethink the basic functionality of the house in a Post Pandemic era with a multidimensional space for contours of emotions and feelings. AUG 2019 DYING - NON ARCHITECTURE

Virtual platform

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Design proposals for the cemetery typology, intended as a space – either material or immaterial – where we bury, honor or remember the dead. AUG 2019 GAME OF THRONES - NON ARCHITECTURE

Fantasy realm

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Redesigning the Game of Thrones castles in a contemporary world.

CONTENTS ACADEMIC

A NARRATIVE PARADOX

A TRAIN OF THOUGHT

Film school, Bangalore

Eco-Lodges, Hogenekkal

THE REEF’S EDGE

Habitat Conservation and Eco-Tourism Centre, Rameswaram

16 COMPETITIONS

THE VISTA

Eco-Lodges, Orani, Italy

26 PROFESSIONAL

THALIR

SHILPA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Urban Design Proposal, Chennai

Educational Institute, Bangalore

REMEMBRANCE

MISCELLANEOUS

Virtual Platform

MISCELLANEOUS

#01 A NARRATIVE PARADOX Location: Bangalore| Karnataka Academic: 5th semester 2016 Typology : Institutional Individual

A design for a state of the art film school in the deeply residential part of Koramangala. The intention was to facilitate high quality education in the various processes of film making, to involve the public in most of these activities along with establishing a connection between cinema and architecture. Film and architecture tend to have quite a few overlapping territories. Their spatial mapping is therefore, material. Film creates space for viewing, perusing, and wandering about. As in all forms of journey, space is physically consumed as a vast commodity. Quite the same way architecture is the manipulations of space. The design intent stems from an idea derived from the plot and narrative of a film. I was looking to explore the characteristics of the plot and how it’s used to convey the intent of the film.

SITE ANALYSIS

SITE

CONTEXTUAL PLAN INDICATING THE SITE AND THE BUILDINGS IN THE AREA Site Area

Buildings

Greenery

CONTEXTUAL PLAN INDICATING PRIMARY AND SECONDARY ROADS Site Area Secondary roads

Greenery

Bus Stop

Primary roads

ST JOHNS AUDITORIUM

SITE

ST JOHNS AUDITORIUM

The site is located in a prime location, it sits on a large piece of land next to the Koramangala park and lake front. It has multiple points and means of access. The placement next to the lake gives it a very scenic view away from the hustle bustle whilst still being connected to the city. There are numerous eateries, retail and commercial establishments within walking distance and a short drive way.

BDA COMPLEX

CONTEXTUAL PLAN INDICATING BUILDINGS OF IMPORTANCE Site Area

Greenery

Eateries and retail outlets

CONCEPT Envisioning the concept into architecture started with the exploration of masses along the site, which lead into architectural language exploration and lastly into materiality. The blocks sitting opposite to each other represent the protagonist and antagonist who like in a cinematic plot highlight each other’s qualities and features due to their innate differences. The two parallel blocks are connected to each other by another block acting as a bridge between these, similar to how the narrative ties the characters and other elements of a film together cohesively. The project narrative is a metaphor to the elements of a film. The image above is an abstraction of the project’s physical and metaphorical elements by depicting the view from that of a cinema-goer in the context of the project. It is a juxtaposition of the differences , the old and the new, the classical and the contemporary.

FLOOR PLANS

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

LEGEND

THIRD FLOOR PLAN

1. Elevator lobby 2.Seminar room 3.Toilet 4.Stage 5.Auditorium 6.Theatre 7.Administrative lobby 8.Box Office 9.Backstage 10.Drive-In movie theatre 11.Open Amphitheater 12.Changing rooms 13.Projection room 14.Faculty room 15.Infirmary 16.Store room 17.Parking

12 6 9 13

FOURTH FLOOR PLAN

SECTIONAL ELEVATION

The building is designed to evoke a sense of drama and interest that can perforate everyday life. There’s a sense of playfulness which comes through the combination of interesting geometry and manipulations of scale within the design. The lake is used to draw out a water body through the site to give it a point of interest and to define an axis through the site. Another important point is that the outdoor in the site itself is designed to be used such as the open air amphitheater and the drive-in movie theatre. The observatory tower acts as mode of circulation and a viewing tower next to the lake.

ELEVATION

11 7

16 14

2 3

2 8

GROUND FLOOR MASTER PLAN

SECTIONAL ELEVATION

CONCEPTUAL MASSING DIAGRAM

01 Main typology of buildings with two blocks A and B located parallel across with a water channel acting as an axis through them.

03 Block B behind represents a classical and restrained approach whereas the block A showcases a modern steel and concrete machine like presence. The forms are further evolved according to the functions they house.

Render depicting the area between the blocks ,the corridor across the site.

02 Block A then further gets broken down into 2 different floors with a vertical gap of a floor between them. Block B gets split into two structures . To facilitate circulation, access and view points throughout the site.

04 The building facade is opened out in a manner so as to capture maximum views towards the lake adjacent block A. There are multiple viewpoints throughout the buildings either towards the lake or looking into the landscaped area within the project.

View looking towards Block B from Block A.

Render depicting the area between the blocks ,the common areas.

WALKWAY ACROSS BLOCKS

THEATRE B EDUCATIONAL BLOCK

Render of the pedestrian entrance to the blocks

BLOCK A STRAIGHT COLUMNS

PARKING

CONNECT BETWEEN BLOCKS

EXPLODED AXONOMETERIC DRAW

Render of the pedestrian walkway

BLOCK

STEEL TENSION CABLES LOUVERS

LOUVER DETAIL LAKE DRIVE-IN THEATRE BLOCK B VIEWING DECK OPEN AMPHITHEATER

V COLUMNS

OBSERVATORY TOWER

WING

PHYSICAL MODEL

#02 TRAIN OF THOUGHT Location: Hogenekkal | Tamilnadu Academic: 5th semester 2016 Typology : Eco-Lodge Individual

SITE The project brief was to come up with a design for a set of 11 dwellings on a bridge connecting 2 cliffs over a patch of river to function as a writers, artists retreat and studio space where they could spend a short period to get away from their usual hustle-bustle, get back to the nature and focus on their material or just relax and take a break. The site is located on a patch of hogennakkal river which flows between two parallel landmasses, surrounded by lush greenery and views. The span between the two landmasses is approximately 50 meters. SITE PLAN OF BRIDGE PERCHED OVER THE HOGENNEKAL RIVER

Rendered view of the Eco- Lodge

CONCEPTUAL DIAGRAM

My concept revolved around the idea of a railway bridge, the design intent was to capture the moment a train passes through the bridge and to develop this image into a structure. This design consists of a railway bridge made of a truss system as the structural exoskeleton and the residences or dwellings placed in it represented as the train coaches. The units are designed in a minimalistic manner, only to act as the medium for visitors to interact with the site without overpowering their experience of it.

3 1

1. Living room 2.Kitchen 3.Toilet 4.Bedroom 5.Study

LOWER FLOOR PLAN

4 5

1. Living room 2.Kitchen 3.Toilet 4.Bedroom 5.Study

MEZZANINE FLOOR

STUDY/BEDROOM

FACADE LIVING AREA

STRUCTURAL TRUSS SYSTEM

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC VIEW The plan has a very linear circulation in terms of an elongated corridor which passes through the bridge connecting each of the 11 dwellings. The structure of the bridge is a self-supporting truss system. The vertical, horizontal and diagonal members distribute the forces in a stable manner and prevents the structure from buckling. The exoskeleton, apart from being the structural member also acts as a further element to reinforce the idea of passing through a railway bridge.

SECTION

PHYSICAL MODEL 15

#03 THE REEF’S EDGE Location: Rameswaram| Tamil Nadu Academic: 8th semester 2018 Typology : Institutional +Research+Tourism Individual Thesis A Habitat conservation and Eco-tourism Centre in the Gulf of Mannar region. The current scenario is that the natural world and the human world are existing as separate entities in this region with neither of them thriving. This thesis would question if an architectural intervention can help bring them closer together to co-exist without invading each others spaces and also bring about more awareness to this region without destroying its essence. The reason for choosing this site is the unaddressed rich ecological context it has which is being endangered due to lack of awareness and other issues. Another factor is that the government and the GOMTB ( The Gulf of Mannar Trust Board) have proposed research and Eco tourism activities to come up in this region.

SITE PLAN OF THE ISLAND OF RAMESWARAM

Rendered view of the library and seminar rooms

SITE OVERVIEW

RAMESWARAM AT A GLANCE

AREAS OF IMPORTANCE IN THE GULF OF MANNAR REGION

Areas of high settlement Areas of low settlement

Mangroves Site

Areas of coral settlement Areas of shell settlement

Eco- Tourism

Notable Species in the Gulf of Mannar COASTAL ZONE DATA ON GULF OF MANNAR COAST

Site

CONCEPT The concept of this design was two fold. One for the project to act as a junction between the people and their livelihood with that of the natural ecosystem that existed in this region and the other was the architectural language and form which was abstracted from that of the sea. This project is designed to function as a medium of interaction between the human and the flora and fauna ecosystems that inhabit this space. The idea is try to integrate them in a harmonious relationship that can be mutually beneficial for their survival and nourishment.

SECTION TYPE A

SECTION TYPE C

SECTION TYPE B

SECTION TYPE D

EXPLORATION WITH VARIOUS SECTIONAL MODELS These were few of the conceptual sectional models made to explore the building form in response to light, ventilation, site context and functionality with respect to the program. This exercise brought out the various pros and cons in the basic design module, which were further iterated to proceed with the most suitable one for these conditions.

FEATURES OF THE DESIGN

Open module design, which facilitates interaction and connection between the users.

Pockets of spatial interests that can engage and enhance user experience and exploration of the site.

Access to the sea for recreation and scenic views

Surrounded by greenery and nature which keeps users in constant connect with the outdoors.

PROGRAM

POTENTIAL PROGRAMS

BUBBLE DIAGRAM

MASSING STRATEGY

Start up placement of modules

Creating zones according to program and creating primary and secondary access cum views to the site and the sea.

Placement of modules according to site, climatic and functional characteristics

Organic pathways to experience the site and it’s views unobstructed.

DESIGN AND PROGRAM The design idea was to come up with a state-of-the-art research and Eco-tourism facility to create awareness, sustainability, economic activity and to showcase this unique site. This has been explored : i. By responding to the site and immediate context with the climate, land scape and the sea edge ii. With the form of the building iii. With the program and functions and how to reinterpret them in a more informal setting suited to the context iv. By the architectural language used in the building.

SECTION OF THE RESEARCH MODULE

ELEVATION

SECTION THROUGH THE LIBRARY MODULE

SECTION THROUGH THE ENTIRE SITE

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13 5

17 10

14 16

2 1

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

LEGEND 1. Dorms Lobby Area 2.Dining Facility 3.Kitchen 4. Dorms 5.Workshop Rooms 6.Library 7.General Reception 8.Projection Room 9.Museum 10.Open Art Gallery 11.Cafeteria 12.Service Area 13.Aquarium 14.Coral Tank 15.Wet Lab 16.Holding Station 17.Dry Lab 18.Nursery 19.Horticulture Lab

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

POINT OF ENTRY PLAZA AREA POINT OF ENTRY

PLAZA AREA

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC VIEW RESEARCH MODULE

RESEARCH CENTRE, LABS & OFFICE SPACES

ECO-TOURISM MODULE

CAFE/GALLERY/AQUARIUM /MUSEUM

EDUCATIONAL MODULE LIBRARY / LECTURE HALL

RESIDENTIAL MODULE DORMS

PHYSICAL MODEL

Program has 2 main components: research component attached with a residential section and a tourism component which could create awareness and economy to fund the research related activities and promote ecotourism facilitating a harmony to be maintained in this unique ecosystem.

LIBRARY AREA

SEA DECK SEA SIDE CAFE

The inspiration for this particular form came partly from the abstracted curvature of waves and the need to blend in with the site as much as possible, so much so that the building wouldn’t be visible to you till you are very close to it .The general height of the building is kept relatively low to adhere with the building regulations and to be sensitive to the site.

BRICK FACADE DETAIL 23

Rendered view of the research module space. Depicts the open design that keeps you connected to the site.

Earlier sketch

The images depict various points in the design, the general idea of this project is to let the users experience as much of the site as possible without imposing itself on it. All aspects of the design are selected in order to facilitate this. The architectural language is contemporary Indian in terms of the materials and aesthetic. The material chosen for the roof is of ferro cement due the distinctive curves that feature in this project. Apart from that there is the brick and concrete walls with terracotta elements in various spaces.

Rendered view of the transition spaces between the modules

Rendered view of the research module space.

#04 THE VISTA Location: Orani| Italy Competetion Project: June-August 2021 Typology : Eco-Lodge +Tourism Swathi & Divya

“Take-away-tourism” has always been a critical issue for Sardinian small villages and minor museums. Visitors arrive by car from the coast, they visit the collection and as soon as they finish and they leave for the next destination. This is a chance to offer a sort of eco-hotel facility within the Nivola Museum complex might help to counter this take-away dynamic, fostering a different and maybe “one of a kind” type of touristic experience.

SITE PLAN Existing buildings on site Proposed design

Overview of the project area

Competitors are therefore asked to imagine and design creative proposals focused on a unique and unconventional type of accommodation facility, located in the heart of the museum’s park. A privileged stopover for those tourists’ intent on traveling through the Nuorese region, and possibly also for those international artists who periodically reach Orani to set up their own exhibitions

MASTERPLAN

SITE SECTION

CONCEPT The concept emanates from the intent to be contextual yet bold. The design theme is twofold, firstly it stems from the relationship of the site with the town of Orani and secondly the reaction to the immediate site context. The visual connect between the town and the project takes the central stage as we make a statement with the design. While the cabins look straight into the city, the entire structure takes on two appearances depending on the side of the town it is viewed from. On one side it looks like independent cabins perched amidst the varying landscape and on the other it appears like one united mass forming a wall between the landscape.

VIEW LINES

APPEARANCE OF A WALL

APPEARANCE OF THE CABINS

VIEWING ARC OPENING TOWARDS THE TOWN

PATHWAYS AND BUILT AREA

The intent is to treat the mass as a sculpture with a political theme viewed from the town. It is an ode to Costantino Nivola’s efforts in making art accessible to the public towards and creating a democratic society. Use of local materials and inspiration from local architecture was also drawn from Nivola’s ideologies. The structure takes on to the local landscape of the site with ease while the local stone is used to create a single bold entity that transitions from walls to pathways and pockets of interesting spaces. The cabins do not seek to melt into the site but take strategic positions drawn from the visual lines of the town. The inner spaces are curated with layers of scale, light and view. The design aims to achieve a dynamic but humble approach.

MODULE DIAGRAMS

5 4

UNIT PLAN 1.Entrance Porch 2.Foyer 3.Storage Corridor 4.Washroom 5.Living Area/ Bedroom/ kitchenette

SECTION

View of the cabin interior-Living space

View of the cabins and the pathways

View of the pathways

Another important aspect of this project was how a single entity, the pathway morphed into different elements throughout the various points in the site to create pockets of interesting spaces. It acts as seating in certain area, as arches, viewing portals, amphitheater and steps. It merges with the site and the project. View of the open communal space

#05 THALIR Location: Chennai | Tamilnadu Professional: Internship 2018 Firm: Studio Decode Typology: Urban Design Proposal Supervising Architect : Meghna Dutta Group: Swathi Vasan and 9 colleagues ‘Thalir’ signifies the need to allow for new voices to be heard, new innovations to be recognized and new bonds to be formed whilst being rooted to the ground. The design interventions are envisioned to be the catalysts that enable engagements between man, nature and culture and allow for buds to sprout in art, literature, history and knowledge. This project was an open ideas urban redevelopment competition organized by German NGO and the government of Chennai to redevelop, rejuvenate and bring recreational and economical activity in the stretch of metro line, right alongside which the Buckingham canal flows which was earlier one of the largest supply of water to that area but in recent times has been neglected and polluted . It was undertaken by a small group of us at my previous firm.

WETLAND OPEN AIR THEATRE KOT TURPURAM

WALKING PATH CYCLING TRACK GARDENS

BOAT DOCKING FISH MARKET FARMERS MARKET Open Air Theatre

Children’s play area under the metro line KASTURIBA

TEMPORARY MARKET CONGREGATION SPACES

CANAL MUSEUM

GARDENS

URBAN CAFE

ENTRY TO THE THALIR COMMONS CHILDREN’S PARK

DOG PARK LEARNING POD

GREEN ROOF OVER MRTS INDIRANAGAR

Smog eating,energy producing facade Yoga and meditation centre

RECREATION ZONE SEWAGE TREATMENT STORM WATER MANAGEMENT MEDITATION YOGA

Activity filled metro stretch T HIRUVANMI YUR

MASTERPLAN 30

I was involved in conceptualizing , background research, design development, modeling, rendering and panel making process at various stages. Collaborators : Ar. Meghna & Ashok Dutta, Ar. Rajshekar, Ar. Tejaswini, Ar. Abhishek, Ar. Mukul, Ar. Arun, Ar. Vivek Nalluri and Ar. Shoji

Image depicts various stake holder’s interests towards the project

CONNECTIONS OF THE CANAL TO THE URBAN FABRIC

TIMELINE AND FLOWS OF BUCKINGHAM CANAL

CANAL DEPTH AND WIDTH IN THE AREA OF STUDY

Render of the open air amphitheater. Mapping and stakeholder image worked on by Ar. Barnali and Ar. Arun.

INTERVENTIONS INTERVENTIONS TO MAKE ‘THALIR’ SELF SUFFICIENT

INTERVENTIONS AT SPACES AROUND THE CANAL

1.Reducing heat island effect through landscape and right specification of materials 2 Growing the required greens and vegetables 3 Rain Water collection through stepped wells, ponds etc 4. Energy generation through solar 5. Empowering people with skills 6. Sensitizing the public to understand their responsibilities to the environment 7. Creating opportunities for them to be a green crusader

1. 2. 3. 4.

INTERVENTIONS TO THE CANAL ITSELF

INTERVENTIONS TO THE URBAN FABRIC AROUND THE CANAL

1. Dredging and de-siltation of the canal 2. Reconstruction of low walls by the canal 3. Introduction of Floating wetlands in the canal 4. Introduce fountains etc for water movement 5. Aquatic plants to bring back life under water 6. Restoration of Riparian zones and wetlands of

1. Relocation of residents and businesses falling within the 60’ of space from edge of the canal 2. Redirection of trunk sewers to Sewage Treatment Plants 3. Revitalisation of stretches that connect the canal to other important nodes

Decentralised Sewage Treatment through PPP Tie up with universities for skill development programs Networking the area for waste management. Using the multiple chai shops/ milk booths etc for collection of recyclable waste 5. Identifying the religious institutions and making them set an example by being more sensitive to water &waste. 6. Uplifting the main walkways from important nodes and sea to the canal.

4. Networking the society for efficient resource management

feeder river

Sustainability Wheel

Division of Program Elements

I worked on the sustainability wheel and the intervention content. Other Collaborators : Ar. Arun, Ar.Tejaswini, Ar.Abhishek and Ar. Shoji. Partnerships panel worked on Ar.Arun and Ar. Meghana Dutta.

THE LIVING FILTER The ‘THALIR’ is designed to function as a living filter that will continuously work to improve not just the water quality but also the Social and Economic Environment and Ecosystem. A combination of rain gardens, bioswales, and other vernacular processes of black and grey water treatment are proposed to work together to enhance the quality of life under and above water.

SECTIONS ACROSS THE CANAL DEPICTING THE VARIOUS METHODS OF WATER TREATMENT

SECTION

BIOS-WALE AND RAIN-GARDENS

DUCKWEED POLISHING PONDS

They are landscaping features that collect polluted storm water runoff where it will infiltrate soils and be rated by natural elements.

These ponds are used to treat waste water to produce a protein rich biomass water is diverted to this zone to purify and sent to the main canal.

FORGOTTEN MANGROVES OF CHENNAI Reclaiming mangrove wetlands is essential to revive the aquatic ecosystem.

ACTION PLAN FOR INTEGRATED URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT RESOURCES IN AND ALONG THE CANAL ( PLANNING OF THE BLUE,GREY,GREEN AND BLACK WATER) WETLAND-PLANTS

AQUATIC-PLANTS

URBAN FARMING

• Vetivers • Canna plant • Bulrush • Citronella plant

• Water lilly • Kariba weed

• Brinjal • Tomato • Chillies • Beans

SENSORY GARDEN

NATIVE TREES

ROOTZONE TREATMENT

• Pungai tree • Jasmine • Plumeria • Hibiscus • Thulasi

• Neem tree • Mango • Kadamba • Trincomalee

• Acorus calamus • Carex annectens

I was involved in background research of the water treatment methods and parts of the plan. Other Collaborators : Ar. Arun, Ar.Tejaswini, Ar.Abhishek and Ar. Shoji.

ENLARGED PLAN SHOWING OPEN AIR THEATRE NEAR EXISTING CANAL GROUNDS

ENLARGED PLAN SHOWING BOAT DOCKING AND FISH MARKET AREA

The zoomed in plans depict various stretches of the metro station in detail and with respect to the context.

I worked on the ideation and program strategies in the plan with others. Plan renders by Ar.Venkat . Other collaborators :Ar. Shoji, Ar. Barnali, Ar.Rajshekar and Ar.Vivek Nalluri. Renders by Ar. Shoji.

Image depicts how the canal waterways can be treated and how to create a public interaction with it along various stretches and to encourage people to use these areas for functional or recreational ways.

BOATS DOCKING AND FISH MARKET BY THE ADYAR RIVER The render depicts another way to engage the area by refurbishing the pathways ,introducing cycling paths and conducting activities such as fairs and farmers markets.

FARMER’S MARKET PROPOSAL

CROSSING FROM ONE SIDE OF THE CANAL TO THE OTHER I worked on parts of the model . Other collaborators :Ar. Shoji, Ar. Barnali, Ar.Rajshekar and Ar.Vivek Nalluri. Renders by Ar. Shoji.

#06 SHILPA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Location: Bangalore| Karnataka Professional: Internship 2018 Individual Firm: Studio Decode Supervising Architect : Vijay Kumar This upcoming project in the heart of Whitefield is situated in a very linear site with a gradual slope. The main idea in this project was on how to deal with the linearity of this site in a creative but also functioning method. This school focuses on the idea of verticality and how to create a spatial experience for the children as engaging as possible by moving away from the usual boxed approach of design. The classroom is designed especially taking in consideration of the age group and it’s overall need, also even though the building is very vertical there is adequate landscape and greenery throughout the building.

SITE MODEL

Rendered view of the school’s front facade. I have worked on parts of the model whereas the render was done by Ar. Shoji.

Due to the nature of the site, the challenge was to come up with a design that would create an engaging, interesting and nurturing spatial experience for the students and faculty. There were numerous evolutions and experimentations done with various factors into consideration. The building plan is to house the larger program area such as sports arenas, basketball court, running track, swimming pool etc on the lower most and the topmost floors due to the lack of space on the site. The other functions such as classrooms and labs are interspersed with a combination of landscaped and green areas to make the spatial experience more open.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUILDING FACADE

FLOOR PLANS AND PROGRAM ZONING COMMON, OPEN AND CIRCULATION AREAS GREEN AND LANDSCAPE AREAS AREAS DESIGNATED FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES

PARKING/MULTIPURPOSE HALLS/GREEN ROOMS BASEMENT

KINDERGARTEN /RECEPTION/ KID’S PLAY AREA

GROUND FLOOR

CLASSROOM/LANDSCAPE/ADMIN/ CONFERENCE HALL

FIRST & SECOND FLOOR

AV ROOM/LABS/CLASSROOMS/ LIBRARY THIRD FLOOR LANGUAGE ROOMS/RUNNING TRACK/SWIMMING POOL/ACTIVITY ROOM FOURTH FLOOR The facade evolution and the zoning of the plan has been worked on by previous architects before my involvement in the project. Ar. Vijay Kumar, Ar. Neha have worked on this.

WORKING DRAWINGS

SECTION A

SECTION B

STAIRCASE WORKING DRAWINGS STAIRCASE 3A - DETAIL I joined this project right before the construction phase and worked extensively on construction drawings to be sent to site. I am the sole author of all the working drawings of this project seen on this portfolio. It greatly enhanced my ability to visualize parts of a building and be able to develop and draft it accurately. It helped to build my knowledge and skill base and to understand building construction and material details.

KEY PLAN

STAIRCASE 3A THIRD FLOOR

BASEMENT

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST , SECOND FLOOR

STAIRCASE WORKING DRAWINGS STAIRCASE 05 - DETAIL

RENDERS OF INTERIOR SPACES

Waiting room render

Children play area

Art room

Renders of the interiors. I have worked on parts of the model whereas the render was done by Ar. Shoji.

Library

STAIRCASE 02 - DETAIL

STAIRCASE 05

STAIRCASE 02

B STAIRCASE 3A A

KEY PLAN I’m the sole author of all the working drawings of this project seen in this portfolio.

#07 REMEMBRANCE

Location: Virtual Platform Professional: Post graduate Competition project 2019 Group: Swathi Vasan and Tanuvi Hegde

The aim of the “Dying” competition is to develop design proposals for the cemetery typology, intended as a space – either material or immaterial – where we bury, honor or remember the dead. We envisioned this digital or virtual reality like application that would assist with the emotional and technical realities that one is faced with, which accompanies the death of our loved ones. We envisioned this digital or virtual reality like application that would assist with the emotional and technical realities that one is faced with, which accompanies the death of our loved ones. All aspects of the project were equally worked on by myself and my other team member from the conceptualization to the final panels.

This was a competition project which was a collaboration between me and a friend . Our design intent was to deal with a particular aspect of death :

REMEMBRANCE: The emotional loss one is dealt with while encountering death is immense and the idea of our application is to act as a tool or device which acts as a guiding system to help deal with grief. It does so by storing a collection of all the recorded memories of the deceased such as pictures, videos, notes, voice recordings and converting some of this data into a virtual reality program. This app is activated by a small piece of tech which can be embedded in any kind of accessory you use in your everyday routine and can be used anytime and anywhere. You can use this to navigate through the virtual reality platform.

#08 PERSONAL PROJECTS DIGITAL GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATIONS

A HINT OF AUTUMN

A SUMMER DAY

GREY

THE BRICK HOUSE

PARAMETRIC AND BIO MIMETIC ARCHITECTURE WORKSHOP FABRICATION & INSTALLATION By Swathi Vasan and 4 other group members The four day workshop was an introduction to parametric architecture and the softwares used such as Grasshopper, Kangaroo and Weaver bird. The final product of this workshop was an installation made in groups of 5. The final module focused on optimizing the forms generated from simulation to fabrication using all the softwares and techniques used the days before. We learnt how to prepare a geometry for fabrication at various scales from 3D printing to cardboard and in groups to assemble installation of various forms.

I was involved in generation of the form, fabrication and putting together the installation. Other collaborators : Aparijitha Viju, Manolin Rojer, Pechumuthu and Krishna

SCALED BUILDING CONSTRUCTION MODEL-MAKING By Swathi Vasan and 3 other group members College activity and project aimed at understanding building construction techniques and recreating scaled models. Image depicts a scaled model of framework for an onion dome.

Other collaborators : Tanuvi Hegde, Sunaina Prasad and Venkatraman Ashwin

THEATRE AND SET-DESIGNING DESIGNING A SET OF 1:20 SCALE By Swathi Vasan and 3 other group members An elective course in the final year of architecture school aimed at understanding the basics of theatre and set-designing through various activities and assignments. This particular project was a set designing and fabricating a 1:20 model of a plot conceptualized along with it. My group worked on a crime scene being played out at a railway station, which lead us to recreate a set of a train station and accompanying elements to it.

Other collaborators : Sunaina Prasad, Sahil Ahmed, Roma Mudhol and Umang Jain

CRITICAL THINKING AND DRAWING IN ARCHITECTURE CRITICAL THINKING AND DRAWING By Swathi Vasan and 3 other group members

Other collaborators : Tuyen Le, Garima Dev and Prasanth

This project was done as part of a three day workshop which involved extensive dialogues and collaboration between participants from all around the world. The image was the product of the final day in which we had to create an architectural critical image on a particular topic in groups of 4. This image was derived from the topic “ Memories , Monuments and Heritage in Architecture”. Our idea was to have a take about the globalization of world heritage and how we as a society are losing our sense of identity due to globalization and replication that we run the risk of places losing their indigenous heritage and culture.

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