About the Firm
A Line Studio is an architectural firm that was established in 2016 by two former coworkers who are now partners, Principal Architects Ar. Sachin Raj and Ar. Anand P. Suresh.
Firm specialises in creating functional and visually beautiful environments for both residential and commercial building. Sustainability is one of A Line Studio’s main areas of emphasis. The design team understands the significance of creating spaces that are not only attractive but also environmentally and energy-friendly. They use cutting-edge materials to reduce their projects’ negative environmental effects and design livable, healthy spaces for their users.
In addition to sustainability, A Line Studio also places a strong emphasis on functionality and aesthetics. They work closely with clients to understand their needs and preferences, and then use their expertise to craft designs that meet those needs while also being visually appealing. From small renovations to large-scale new builds, the team at A Line Studio,Kanhangad has the skills and experience to handle projects of all sizes and types.
A LINE STUDIO
Kanhangad, kerala
Acknowledgement
The professional training at A Line Studio in Kanhangad, Kerala, was an enriching experience and a great oppurtunity for learning and provided numerous opportunities for knowledge expansion. I will be truly thankful to the principal architects, Ar. Anand P Suresh and Ar. Sachin Raj, for providing me with this opportunity to work with them and guiding me through these months. We were able to be completely ourselves in the relaxed and enjoyable environment they created within the organisation, giving us a place to express our creativity and consider new ideas.
I further extend my gratitude to Ar. Swathi, Ar. Amal, Ar. Vishnu and Ar. Hemanth who I collaborated with, provided me with a wealth of learning opportunities and opportunities to share knowledge, which helped me to feel at ease at the workplace. Their thoughtful instructions helped me tremendously in my leaning, both theoretically and in practice. The internship was made much more meaningful by their regular instructions, encouragement, and opportunity for work and site visits.
Finally i would like to express my special thanks to my cointerns with whom i worked as a team. With our shared interest in various aspects of learning, they made me feel at ease, and they made my work life exciting and easy. Last but least i extend my gratitude to the whole team of A Line Studio. It was a great oppurtunity and experience to work with team.
Contents Projects
KTDC BEKAL BEACH RESORT, Kanhangad, Kerala Page : 04
A HOUSE WITHIN, Kanhangad, Kerala Page : 07
CLIFF RAYS COTTAGES, Kudiyanmala, Kerala Page : 11
CHIKBALLAPUR FARMSTAYS, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka Page : 15
KTDC WATERSCAPES, Kottayam, Kerala Page : 22
Miscellaneous
YAF AWARDS 2022, Kozhikode, Kerala Page : 26
OTHER WORKS Page : 28
SITE VISITS Page : 35
KTDC
BEKAL BEACH RESORT
Hospitality Project
Location: Kanhangad, Kerala Area: 4.75 Acres
Beach View Cottages
This Project consists of various block main Entrance Block and Beach view cottages. I Worked on various stages on both the Blocks. Every block need to be done in various iterations for finalising the form and spaces.
In Beach view Cottages, These are various units of cottages which has a view towards beach and different functionality like, The slope of the roof is kept in such a way that it can be easily accessible and covered by sand which gives a feeling of continuity of the beach but in different level of height.
Structural system and Material used is also main aspect for this blocks because the proposal required a temporary structure. We provided Minimal steel truss with Corrugated sheet as covering and then covered by sand and, For Walls Bamboo sheets were used.
Sand filling
Bamboo plywood sheets were used as walls because it is very light in weight and very durable in any weather conditions and, it is also recycled material.
Bamboo plywood sheets
Bamboo plywood sheets were used as walls because it is very light in weight and very durable in any weather conditions and, it is also recycled material.
Glass wall
Glass pannels were used and clamps to support and hold the glass .
Main Block
Main block consists of various Elements like Entrance, Roof Covering for cottages and Access towards beach.
Materials and Structural system was again a key role for this block and blend of one covering to other Which took various iterations .
Edge Coverings
Thicker Bamboo is used to cover the edges to give a clean edges.
Bamboo sheets are used for covering the structural unit and then covered by thatch.
Bamboo Structure
Covering for Openings
Thatch Covering Thatch Covering
Bamboo sheets are used for covering the structural unit and then covered by thatch.
Edge Coverings
Thicker Bamboo is used to cover the edges to give a clean edges.
A HOUSE WITHIN
Residential Project
Location: Kanhangad, Kerala
Area: 250 sq.m.
BLOCK FORMATION
Existing Site with gradual slop towards the North. Site contains lot of trees, vegetation and large group of rocks.
Adding a block resting on existing rocks in site and creating an entrance stairs along side of the rocks. Block contains living area and kitchen spaces.
Addition of one more block for bedrooms and recrational area. Both the blocks are of steel structure.
Vertical circulation. staircase to access the bedroom at first floor level.
3D Model Making
Created whole site 3d model accurately according to the vegetation in real site. Designing on this site took various steps like placement of blocks and and connection of those blocks and then blending them to the existing vegetation in site.
Creating connection between two blocks in form a bridge. Open courtyard between the blocks and bridge.
This is a residential project in which the site plays a significant role. The site consists of various elements such as contours with a gradual slope toward the north and existing Laterite Rock boulders. The Site is surrounded by a dense forest, which is a unique feature as a peaceful neighbourhood for a residential building. The design's initial goal was to preserve the site's existing topography, which aided in placing the blocks and blending the various spaces together.
Interior spaces are designed in such a way that they retain their contextual value, which is critical in a residential project surrounded by dense topography. At the same time, materials used in interiors evoke a connection to natural elements.
While designing exterior spaces, every existing element on site was considered, such as Laterite rock boulders, which are also used as an informal living space, and creating entrance steps alongside the rocks, as well as materials used for steps that are similar to rock and soil.
CLIFF RAYS COTTAGES
Hospitality Project
Location: Kudiyanmala, Kerala
Area: 1820 sq.m.
This is a Hospitality Project which already have a block which is an existing residence of Client, on top of which 3 lightweight cottages need to be placed and tents on other parts of site. Site itself have various levels as contours with huge height differences.
I worked on Design evolution of the existing block and cottages on top of that. Various iterations took place, Like Space Division and connection of This block to the contour level. STAGE 1
RENDERS
CHIKBALLAPUR FARMSTAYS
Hospitality Project
Location: Chikkaballapur, Karnataka
Area: 60 sq.m. (each plot)
This project is that of a farmstay, to be situated on a 21.3x25m plot in Chikkaballapur. The concept was conceived with a broader vision of building with what is around. Hence, the first and foremost component of the built, the foundation itself is to be made up of boulders, locally acquired from around the site.
The flooring, the walls, the roof and all such structural components all intentionally use materials so as to break the barrier of what’s inside and outside. The landscape plays an important role in adding to the whole design language. The overall idea is to use tropical and indigenous species while creating a composition with colours, heights and densities as per the need of the spaces. Some of the plants used include heliconia, alocasia, calathea lutea, ferns etc. There are natural boulders arranged as focus points at intentional locations throughout the landscape.
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CHIKBALLAPUR FARMSTAY
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NAME SIZE NO. SD1 4 X 2.375 SD2
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SLIDING DOOR SLIDING DOOR WOODEN DOOR
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WOODEN DOOR D2 2
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OPENING SCHEDULE: +2.375 D1 1
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+2.375 +2.375 +2.375 +2.375
CENTRE LINE FLOOR PLAN Scale: 1:60
SHEET SIZE: A3
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B B'
SD1 SD1
0.74 2.93 3.68 3.68
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LIVING ROOM 4.2 X 3.68 M KITCHEN 4.2 X 4.88 M
D1
CORRIDOR 1.2 X 3.75 M
A C D E F A' C' D' E' F'
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SD2 SD2
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2 3.6 X 2.375 2.8 X 2.375 1.2 X 2.375 0.9 X 2.375 3.68 3.68 3.68 11.03
BEDROOM 4.2 X 3.6 M TOILET 1.2 X 3.6 M
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H H'
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2 2'
4.27
2.32
1' 3'
LEVEL PLAN
DATE : SCALE FILE NO: TOTAL AREA
ARCHITECT: DRAWN BY:
15.12.22 1.100
GENERAL NOTE: NORTH PROJECT: ARCHITECTS NITHYANANDASHRAM KALLANCHIRA ROAD HOSDURG KANHANGAD, KERALA 671315
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FLOOR
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COLUMN PLACEMENTS Scale: 1:50
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VERTICAL SUPPORT FOR GABION WALL IN EVERY 0.59 M INTERVALS
SD1 SD1
BEDROOM TOILET
SD2 SD2
FOR EXTERNAL SUPPORT VERTICAL SUPPORT FOR DOOR FRAMES
TYPE SLIDING DOOR
SILL +0
LINTEL
0.59 3" X 0.5" GI VERTICAL SUPPORT FOR GABION WALL IN EVERY 0.59 M INTERVALS
SD3
SLIDING DOOR SLIDING DOOR
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OPENING SCHEDULE: +2.375 D1 WOODEN DOOR 2
+0 +0 +0
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VERTICAL SUPPORT FOR GABION WALL IN EVERY 0.58 M INTERVALS
VERTICAL SUPPORT FOR DOOR FRAMES D1
D1
DRAWING TITLE:
0.58 VERTICAL SUPPORTS PLACEMENTS FILE
DATE : SCALE TOTAL AREA
SD3 SD3
3" X 1.5" GI 3" X 0.5" GI VERTICAL SUPPORT FOR GABION WALL IN EVERY 0.58 M INTERVALS
CHIKBALLAPUR FARMSTAY
15.12.22 1.100
NO:
ARCHITECT: DRAWN BY:
GENERAL NOTE: NORTH PROJECT: ARCHITECTS NITHYANANDASHRAM KALLANCHIRA ROAD HOSDURG KANHANGAD, KERALA 671315
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN METERS CHEKED BY: APPROVED BY: SITE CHECK:
2 3.6 X 2.375 2.8 X 2.375 1.2 X 2.375 FOR EXTERNAL SUPPORT VERTICAL SUPPORT FOR DOOR FRAMES 0.59 3" X 0.5" GI VERTICAL SUPPORT FOR GABION WALL IN EVERY 0.58 M INTERVALS TARUN KUMAR AR.SWATHI
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KTDC
WATERSCAPES
Hospitality Project
Location: Kottayam, Kerala
Area: 115 Acres (Including bird sanctuary)
Work Process
Ths is a Hospitality Project, Which is an existing Resort KTDC Waterscapes which is needed to be Revamped by G-20, This Site also of a Bird sanctuary which is known as biggest bird sanctuary in Kerala.
For Revamping Various Elements need to be added, Like Entrance need to have a complementary element to the bird sanctuary, And the Block at entrance facade need to have various changes or covering, And Pathway towards resort requires more parking and covering for pedestrians, And Few other changes for Cottages in resort.
Interpretation centre Facade
Different angular vertical members are used to create wave on front elevation and also acts as covering for the
Entrance Gate
Vertical Bamboo members are used for entrance as a covering for existing gate along the bridge next to it.
Pathway
Worked on Pedestrian Pathway for entry to the resort different iterations were done with materials and shape othe pathway.
RENDERSGazebo
Worked on Gazebo structure which will act as a connection from entrance to lake view outdoor seating area.
YOUNG ARCHITECTS FESTIVAL - 2022
The Indian Institute of Architecture in Calicut hosted the Young Architects Festival in 2022. A Line Studio was shortlisted in three of the seven categories for which they applied. We interns had the opportunity to work on almost every stage, until we proudly earned the title of Best Architectural Detailing Firm and a commendation for Best Living Spaces. Worked on presnation sheets and videos for the projects that shortlsited.
The atmosphere fostered a sense of belonging while also encouraging individuality. It was a great oppurtunity to be participate the function and it was an eye-opening to travel to Calicut and be present amongst essentially the future of architecture.
Presentation Sheets
Presentation Video FramesMANIKANDAN’S RESIDENCE
Worked on main compound wall which have random perferations.
SYMBOL HEIGHT
CONTROL SWITCH
TWO WAY CONTROL SWITCH
CEILING LIGHT
6A SOCKET CONTROLLED BY SWITCH 16A SOCKET CONTROLLED BY SWITCH
1.30 0.35
0.60 0.60 1.05 1.03 1.03
1.30
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0.50
0.60 2.07 0.600.60 0.60 0.60
2.20 2.60 1.10 2.07 0.60 0.60
1.64
0.20 1.54 0.64 0.64 0.45 1.54
0.60 0.40
0.60
0.15 0.53
0.90 1.15 1.15 0.00
0.90 2.03 2.03 0.60 1.30 2.67 1.20 0.60 1.40 0.60 1.20
2.10 1.28 1.30 2.67
0.20 1.50 1.18 1.55 1.65 1.94 1.94 2.30 3.00
1.10 0.53 0.90 0.80 1.49 0.70 1.28
0.73 0.53 0.73 1.10
0.45
0.64 1.54 1.05 0.30 0.73 0.50 0.50 0.73 0.90 0.38 1.28
1.10 0.73 0.38 0.73
0.07 1.28 0.40
0.20 0.20
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* All heights mentioned have to be considered from FFL.
0.50
0.50 1.00 0.50
1.30 0.40 1.50 0.05 1.28 1.15 1.25 0.60 0.80
GEYSER CONTROL SWITCH
16A SOCKET FOR CHIMNEY
16A SOCKET FOR GEYSER GEYSER CH CH G G
CHIMNEY CONTROL SWITCH
WALL MOUNTED FAN
TUBE LIGHT
140 140 140 180 250 140 240 95 240 240
WALL LIGHT TV SOCKET EXHAUST FAN 180 210 30
CYLINDER LIGHT METER METER BOX 180
ONE WAY CONNECTION
2.40
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0.20 0.20 2.10 1.90
1.70 0.20
1.28 1.10 0.11 0.60
1.28
0.20
MIRROR LIGHT
CALL BELL BELL PUSH
CEILING FAN
MCB DISTRIBUTION BOARD A/C AIRCONDITIONER INV INVERTER POINT 280
M AC
140 240 210 210 FAN REGULATOR 60 MASTER SWITCH 140 16 AMP SWITCH FOR AIRCONDITIONER 60
R FOOT LAMP HANGING LIGHT 10
STRIP LIGHT/ TRACK LIGHT WLAN
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2.40 2.40 2.40
1.70
1.00 1.60 0.80 2.40
2.00
2.20 2.10
2.10 2.10 0.60 0.60 2.20 0.80
2.40 1.15 0.90 0.90 0.60 1.15 1.25 0.60 1.14 0.60 1.10 1.10 0.74 1.14 2.00
0.60 0.80 0.90 2.40 2.40 0.80
*Switch boards at wall edges shall be provided at a minimum distance of 20 cm from wall edge wherever possible.
*The horizontal distance marked at switch boards above side table/ tv unit shall be considered to the center of the switch board. In other cases the distance shall be considered to the edge of the switch board.
0.60 2.40
28.12.2022 DHANYA LAKSHMI SWATHI
FLOOR POINTS
10 MOTOR MOTOR 180
TWO WAY CONNECTION
KANHANGAD, KERALA 671315
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1.65 15.80 1.52 1.65
Third floor +9.75 GL +0.00
17.32 2.51 1.10
1.42
2.60 SECTION AA' Scale: 1:100
DUCT DETAILS Scale: NTS
Terrace +13.20 DATE : SCALE FILE NO: TOTAL AREA
BY: SHEET NO:1 NOTE:
VISHNU GENERAL NOTE: TARUN KUMAR
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SACHIN NORTH PROJECT: T H TOWER , KANHANGAD ARCHITECTS NITHYANANDASHRAM , KALLANCHIRA ROAD HOSDURG KANHANGAD, KERALA 671315
PLAN SCALE : 1:20 SECTION AA' SCALE : 1:20
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SWATHI Ar. SACHIN RAJ 02/08/2022
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