VENUSRI HARIGOPAL PORTFOLIO
venusri harigopal
CBSE AISSCE 95.9 / 100 Computer Science topper Major : Physics, Math, Computer Sc. (April 2017)
undergrad.
school.
An avid learner and 4th Year student ofArchitecture at Heriot-watt Dubai. I am keen to avail experience and guidance in the fields of architecture and fine arts. Through the years of study, I have acquired an array of academic and creative skills – creative design, architecture, graphic design, fine arts, communication, teamwork, project management… which I aim to utilize and hone, in my pursuit.
narrative exchanges architecture hub design
BA Hons. Architecture Heriot-watt University, Dubai (graduation 2021)
Strong imagination and ability to think and create in three dimension. Demonstrate good illustrative skills, visual, writing and verbal communication and presentation skills to explain and sell ideas to professionals.
Sound IT skills, and flexibility in working with a range of media including computer-aided design. Time management skills and the ability to cope with several projects at once. Attention to detail and accuracy with good analytical skills in design.
collaborative design project winners engineers without borders
SKILLS Exhibit keen interest in the built environment and its significant relationship with people around, specially towards 3D space and its narrative characteristics.
resonance
platforms of play spatial design
Open to constructive feedback and collaborative work.
LANGUAGE SKILLS English (Advanced), Tamil, Hindi (Intermediate), Sanskrit (Beginner) HOBBIES / INTERESTS
spatial section
| Sketching, Painting, Digital art, Calligraphy lettering, Sewing | | Music – Harmonium, Violin | Studying Philosophy |
ACHEIVEMENTS • 1st place - Lightication by Light Middle East (2017) • University prize for Outstanding merit in Academics - Year 1(2017) • University prize for Outstanding merit in Academics - Year 2(2018) • Deputy Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence Year 2017, 2018 – Heriot-watt university • Bee Breeders ADFOT competition - Participation (2019) • 1st place Winner - Year 4 Collaborative Design project by Engineers without Borders UAE (2019) • Logo design projects x 4 (May 2020 - )
tunnels to the sky
house na analysis
adfot bird observation tower design
living layers
bee breeders contest
living complex design
SOFTWARE SKILLS
AL KARAMA, DUBAI, UAE | +971-582828533 | hvenusri@gmail.com
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studio tales PLATFORMS OF PLAY | SPATIAL DESIGN Canal observatory or water pavilion as an extension of the looped pedestrian bridge form overlooking into the canal and connecting to wide walkways on either sides serving as spots for social gathering, housing open retail spaces and active engagements. There's more than one way to enter, to traverse the jpurney itslef and more than one destination to go to... Alternate paths created between entry and exit points. Zones of activity plugged in the paths to engage the user along...
Canal observatory / water pavilion Shopping spaces - level -1 Restaurant / cafe - level -2 Gallery spaces [seasonal] - level -3 Train platform - level -4
About "84" different paths that have different times of arrival at the platform suitable to the anticipated arrival of the train.
PLATFORMS OF PLAY | SPATIAL DESIGN
PLATFORMS OF PLAY | STUDIO TALES CONNECTIVE PLAYGROUNDS SPATIAL DESIGN TRANSPORT HUB | PONT DE BONDY
EXTENSION DESIGN PROPOSAL FOR PONT DE BONDY TRAIN STATION A functional issue of enhancing user experience in train stations by improving on engagement provided during wait times and also significantly bring out the theme of play in this space by using the concept of relativity of time and its close relation with play as a medium to acheive this. 12 WEEKS PROJECT
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SITE PLAN
competitions
ADFOT | BEE BREEDERS CONTEST
competitions - WINNER
PLAY COURTYARD
COMMUNITY HALL
SINGLE STUDENT ACCOMODATION CO-WORKING SPACES
Collaborative design project by Engineer Without Borders UAE
FAMILY ACCOMODATION
RESONANCE matching frequencies... PARVATHY BIJU YR 4 - ARCHITECTURE ENG.
WE WON THE COLLABORATIVE DESIGN PROJECT 2019 !!
A collaborative design project with 4th year architects and engineers.
TIMOTHY D CORTEZ YR 4 - CIVIL ENGINEERING
1 week | design collaboration | concept ISABEL BODEN YR 4 - ARCHITECTURE ENG. VENUSRI HARIGOPAL YR 3 - ARCHITECTURE
A HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE FOR THE STUDENTS OF UAE IN THE CREEK PARK SIDE AREA WHERE NATURE MEETS LIFE AND GROWS TOGETHER IN TO AN EVER- EVOLVING LIVING SYSTEM MODULAR RE-CONFIGURABLE DESIGNS THAT GROW WITH YOU AND CHANGE AS YOU GROW ESPECIALLY TUNING TO THE VARIETIES OF SPECIFIC NEEDS OF DIFFERENT TARGET USER GROUPS... THEREFORE RESONATING FREQUENCIES WITH THEM... 12 WEEKS PROJECT
COLLABORATIVE DESIGN PROJECT | ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS
CAFE - OUT DOOR DINING
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SPATIAL SECTION
SPATIAL SECTION | STUDIO TALES HOUSE NA | SPATIAL ANALYSIS SOU FUJIMOTO
SPATIAL SECTION | ANALYSIS OF JAPANESE HOUSE | ARCHITECT | DESIGN PHILOSOPHY | CONCEPT |
THE HOUSE STANDS AS LIGHT YET BOLD EXPERIMENT OR AN EVOLUTIONARY IDEA SEEMINGLY YET TO BE REALIZED OWING TO THE RAWNESS IN STRUCTURE. THE CONCEPT IS INSPIRED BY A TREE HOUSE INCORPORATING UNITY IN CONCEPTS OF THE NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FACILITATING THE USER’S INTENTIONS OF A NOMAD-LIKE LIVING WITHIN A SINGLE INTERNAL SPACE. 3 WEEKS PROJECT
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LIVING LAYERS
plan c - (+7m)
LIVING LAYERS | STUDIO TALES LIVING COMPLEX DESIGN housing as an issue | living complex design RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX AT MANKHOOL, DUBAI
A DESIGN PROPOSAL FOR RESIDENTIAL LIVING COMPLEX IN THE HEART OF OLD DUBAI - AL MANKHOOL - ADDRESSING HOUSING AS AN ISSUE AND OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE RICHNESS OF LIVING... EXPLORING THE PROJECT AS LAYERS OF LIFE...AKIN TO THOSE THAT CONTRIBUTE TO GROWTH OF A PLANT OR THE CITY OR A HOUSE OVER TIME.... 12 WEEKS PROJECT
housing complex design | living layers LIVING COMPLEX | VENUSRI HARIGOPAL
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HOUSE OF ARCHITECTURE
NARRATIVE EXCHANGES | STUDIO TALES HOUSE OF ARCHITECTURE ARCHITECTURE HUB DESIGN
DESIGN PROPOSAL FOR ARCHITECURE CENTER BUILDING AT DIFC DUBAI architecture hub design to inject and energize the site with narrative spaces that promote learning through story-telling 12 WEEKS PROJECT
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HOUSE OF ARCHITECTURE PROPOSAL DRAWINGS... inserting pockets of programmed spaces into an otherwise bulky parking lot. To rejuvenate the site with surges of activity at different spots and spread the energy of creativity...
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