I am an enthusiastic, creative and hardworking architecture student hoping to gain knowledge and experience in the practical eld. To me, everyday is a new experience and a unique opportunity to unfold something interesting. I see challenges as a way to learn and improvise myself. I have visualized dreams that are yet to be ful lled and I see every possibility as a chance to achieve them.
Contact Details
Phone number : +91 6380362737
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Email address : aisharch39@gmail.com
Address : Villa #ONE84, Rani Lakshmibai street,
VGN Highness, Srinivasapuram, Iyyappanthangal, Chennai 600056
Skills
Professional Skills
Interior Design
Rendering
Physical Model Making
Architectural Content Writing
Other Skills
Leadership
Public speaking
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Team Work
Adaptability
Systematic Approach
Interests
Dancing Travelling
EDUCATION College - School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University
COMPETITIONS
School - Sacred Heart Matriculation
Higher Secondary School, Church Park
AAKA Space Workshop & Competition“Best Design” on Lunar Surface
GSEN (NASA) 2021-2022“Shortlisted top 25” National level
Industrial Design (NASA) 2021-2022“Shortlisted top 13” National Level
Lunar Habitat for the purpose of helium-3 research Thinking Architecture
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft O ce
Autocad
Sketchup
V-ray
Adobe Illustrator
Enscape
Adobe Photoshop
WORK
EXPERIENCES (Internship)
LANGUAGES
Tamil, English, German
Skating
Philately
Table Tennis
BOOKS WRITTEN
Rayan Ibrahim Architects - 2021 Ramprakash & Associates - 2022 to 2023
Cascade of My Thoughts
Unfold
The Escape
Pod Design
Salt Bungalow
Heritage and Tourism
Assimilative Architecture
Rethinking Housing Settlements
Internship Work
Ashok Leyland Styling Studio
Interior Design
Materials, colours and textures
Content Writing
Income Tax Conference Room
Mr.Saravanan’s Residence
Project 1
Project 2
Project 3
Project 4
Project 5
Project 6
THE ESCAPE
A time o a busy scheduled life
The Escape is a pod, designed in the college premesis to relax and de-stress under a dome of calm and soothing environment that provides a break from the intense and tiring college work cycle. A portal that takes its users to another dimension, away from the taxing day to day work.
Process and Design
The Escape is a core that is designed with elements that draws attention to oneself and not distracted by any other thoughts. A series of concentric paths lead the user into the inner space, disconnecting them from the outer world. The dome makes people feel secure and comfortable and is said to have a positive e ect. Circles give us a feeling that is more welcoming, in a natural world. The water elements bring in depth and calmness leading to a serene feel. Along with the warm lighting and cool breeze, this entire design takes people to zenith of peace.
SALT BUNGALOW
Reviving the Culture and Heritage of Ennore through Tourism
Salt Bungalow is an exciting tourist site and it can further be developed to enhance its essence and provide the tourists with an experience of the site. The site has ruins of a salt bungalow and is in contrast with the rest of Ennore with its thick green cover and a beautiful neighbourhood.
Ennore
There are many stereotypical assumptions attached to these areas in North Madras that often lead to the isolation of the people of this community in a wider world. This design is an attempt to break those taglines and introduce Ennore as a cultural place, rich in preserving its history and heritage.
People and Local Culture
Bringing out the talents of “Ennore” along with their heritage and introducing a transparent and organized settlement alongside generating active points in shady places through architecture can be an onset to see true image of their commuity. Furthermore, these interventions can also help in generating an income to the locals.
Locals
This design attracts all age groups and people from di erent backgrounds.
This space adapts itself to the di erent needs of the users.
It acts as a crossroad for locals and visitors.
All spaces are multifunctional and can handle small or large crowd with services that’re available round the clock.
Process
Salt Bungalow
First impression directly from entrance
Viewing Deck
Raised a few meters to have a view of the surroundings
Watch tower + Museum
To see the reality of Ennore - Industrialization
Landing Deck
Coming back to Site’s Context Workshop
To be educated about Ennore
Form Evolution
Accomodation
Rooms that resemble the local settlement with open and semi-open spaces
Qualitative Aspects
One space trancends into another, seamlessly taking a person into a ow of emotions and experiences that break the stigma associated with this place.
The Salt Bungalow
Entering into the Salt Bungalow ( now turned into a cafe), one gets welcomed into the history of Ennore, therby leading them to openess of the site or into a sway of few stories about the locals and their culture. Furthermore, the walk leads into a space of knowledge, multifaceted for several other purposes.
An evening tea by the waters or an early morning boat ride would help to take in more essence of this place. A day or two, or even a week’s stay would leave one is complete awe, painting a new picture of Ennore.
Assimiltive Architecture
Rethinking Housing Settlements
Housing Board or TNUHBD Tenements are often characterised by similar block structures that commonly do not match with the existing living conditions of the people. Making huge changes is not possible due to many practical factors with cost being one of the major one. But some minute changes can create a big magic.
Assimilative Architecture
Every place is attached to an emotion and a sense of belonging. The minute details that help in experiencing these emotions could di erentiate a “House” from a “Home”. When these dwellings are shifted, even if the tangible elements cannot be transferred, the emotions could be recreated if the newer aspects help with creating similar experiences.
Behavioural Analysis
The major di erences in the settltments starting from the height of the building to the arrangements and organization has a major e ect on the daily activities of people and vice versa. Hence there is a gap formed in-between.
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Smooth transition
“Eyes on Street” Concept
Non-restricted movement
View from several points
Well connected with the road
But directions as in original fabric
View from and to common work spaces
Security system created by local people
Multifunctional Spaces
Though the site is divided equally, the block does not de ne a stereotypical CUBOID but rather a with staggered pathways depicting the movement from existing community.
This design, starting from zoning to concept delopment and process up until planning has kept in mind the demirits and merits alongside stiving to bring in a change in how we see slum board houses. Though these buildings are under some restricted factors like budget, time and site, there are some minute changes that can bring about huge di erence in the living conditions of these people. However, these changes may not seem to re ect majorly on the quantitaive aspect but has a positive e ect on the qualitative aspect.
NO. OF BLOCKS 4
NO OF FLOORS 13
Open spaces or Multifunctional activities
School and boat reaparing dock on site
Concept and Process for Blocks
Taking one block of cuboid to try and work out di erent form that set with the site and cultural context for the local community of people.
Subtractive alterations to one whole block of the form divides the big chunk further into parts, creating circulation that mimic the existing pattern followed in the existing fabric.
Further division of the blocks allow movement not just within but also outside on a ground level, creating more views and a play of circulation.
Creating open spaces in levels 5 and 10 similar to the opening in ground oor to break up the height and give spaces for group activities pertaining to the community.
Tution or leaarning space
Community Gatherings
Children’s leisure
Net mending
Storing Tools
Repairing
Chatting
Resting
The movement within this block is purely based on the movement observed from the earlier settlement of the shermen.
The tilt of the building, provides view to the beach from every common area.
The cut edges creat the space for leisure activities within the building. The spaces are not forcefeited but as a part of the circulation space, concentrated in points that enforece “Chance Encounters”
Since open spaces are restricted to the ground but are one of the vital points for these people, they are translated to the upper oors as well, to cut the height.
The site is facing east, that is towards the sea and will experience sea breaze during the evenings, paving way for natural ventilation. Moreover, as the site is facing the east, it recieves good amount of natural light throughout the day.
Design
The people of this community spend most of their time on the ground which is another way of understanding that high rise apartments do not work for them. But the fact that with rapid urbanization, it has become a must to achieve the maximum. But with small interventions and changes, huge di enences can be brought to support the lifestyle of these people.
Site Area: 43,000 sq m
Abutting Road Width: 18 m
Frontage: 536 m
OSR: 10% (4300 SQ M) Ground Floor Plan Other Floors Plan 5th and 10th Floor Plan
The movement within this block is purely based on the movement observed from the earlier settlement of the shermen.
The tilt of the building, provides view to the beach from every common area.
Creating open spaces in levels 5 and 10 similar to the opening in ground oor to break up the height and give spaces for group activities pertaining to the community.
Near Staircase
Near elevator
Common Junction
Seating near the entrance
Alternate corridors
Common area in a loor Mid oor open space
Concept and Process for Units
A language for Spatial Relations
New shapes can be created by using di erent arrangements and patterns that helps in understanding the relationship between di erent spaces, helping to solve the design.
Why this option ?
Family of 4 or more
Open Kitchen - Connected with hall
- Open & looks spacious
- Avoids restrictions
- Visual connectivity
- Spatial comfort
Seperate WC and Bath
Can be used by two people at a time.
Privacy for room, bath and WC
Transition from room to bathing area
Seperates private segment from semiprivate segment
In this plan the arrangements of the spaces are as such that is provides good lighting and ventilations to the entire house. Moreover the unit gives enough space for free movement.
Permutation and Combination
Di erent Permutations and combinations have nally lead to this nal design that supports di erent aspects such as group gatherings, spaces for leisure at higher levels, view to the beach, movement, cluster spaces and close knit community. These aspects have not only been followed in the site but also in every block and oor level.
Free Movement Flexibility in Seating
Design
This unit has been designed, keeping in mind the fact that these users have di erent activities and play various roles thoughout the day. At rst the living room is extended into the kitchen, creating one big space rather than breaking it up into rooms. This gives a more comfortable living space and also more light and ventilation. Next, there is a common area that divides the private spaces from the semi-private spaces. This area gives privacy into the bedroom, bathroom and toilet. Since this unit is occupied by four or more people of one family, the bathroom and toilet are placed individually, so that is can be used at the same time without any disturbances, for the same reason why it is also not attaced to the room. On the whole, this unit not only solves the functional aspects but also the qualitative aspects of living.
INDIVIDUAL UNIT PLAN
INDIVIDUAL UNIT PLAN
Section A- A’
Section B- B’
Internship
Ashok Leyland Styling Studio
The Ashok Leyland Technical Center is a space that celebrates light and materials and colours, that o er to blend along with its environment. The natural embellishment plays between the light and shadow, through the glass adornment that gives a huge breath of openness. The transparency through each of the working space brings in a grandeur in its own salient manner.
The Exotic Interiors
Bringing dreams to life
Every space has its own character, based on its context and the client’s vision. Every interior project is a work of dream that upon visualization can be given life and the very soul of the design can be made to be experienced. Every colour, texture and lighting has a story to narrate that illuminates the design, live from a dream.
Crafted with colours , lighting and materials
The work of Art
The Complete Bath Sense
This bathroom is of magic sense that takes us to a tranquil state of imagination with its calm and wondrous space, feeling as though being lost somewhere between the rocks. Those rough grey tiles glide from shades of grey, giving a sense of Earth. Well, all organic is nature’s play and so is the mirror and the exotic wash basin, crafted from river stone from the lands of Indonesia. They are just one of its kinds. A soft excitement and peaceful bath sense is what this Earth bathroom is all about.
Brass with Chrome coating Granite Glass form St.Gobain RiverStone for Wash Basin PVC for ventilator
Soul Kitchen
Stepping into a morning bliss during sun rise and sneaking in for a late night snack, past midnight, this dream kitchen is a t for all. Food is love and the cook is god, so they deserve a merryland. Right from the selection of materials to the concept of lighting, this kitchen enlightens the soul. Just as how the ow of spaces take one from the living room to the kitchen, the connection between spaces break the barrier, making this an inclusive space. However, due to good ventilation, there is no fear of smoke intruding into the living space. On the whole, this is no ordinary but a dream come true Kitchen.
Bar Stool
Sliding Door
Brick Cladding
Wooden Floor
Marble oor
Black Frame in contrast with white cabinets
Pendant light over breakfast counter
White for Cabinets Plants
Marble Slab
The Family Dining
A space lled with morning wishes at breakfast, family get-together brunches every weekend and the day’s stories during dinner. From morning melodies to night pop, all stories begin and end here, under this golden ray of shine, a table so beautifully positioned to complete the family’s bond. The view marks a transcending statement into the kitchen, leaving out none in the family. A little corner dedicated to the wash basin yet made to be included as a part of the entire design, blending-in in terms of material, the choice of colour and even the style. Who needs a television when the beautiful view can amuse everyone as they enjoy their meal along with a dash of cool breeze. A mild and exciting gathering space that a cozy family just needs.
Endless Stories by the Table
Brick Clad
Marble nish tile
Beige Wall paint
Wooden nish Blinds to cover the opening into the kitchen
Circular mirror along with wash basin
Wooden nish slab
Pendant light
Materials and Finishes
Architectural Content Writing
Income Tax Conference Room
Mr.Saravanan’s Residence
Expressing a design through words creates a bridge between the designer and client, helping them to understand the deign in a better way. It also acts as a foreword to the design, giving the users an excitement of what’s forthcoming.
The world of Design through Words
Much Significant Architectural Content Writing
“Treasury is the root of administra�on” and paddy crops are epitomized for prosperity and growth, as also represented in their logo. The very same are extracted into a glow of admira�on, over the view point as a moment of wonder and in its humbleness, a sense of hope that is hinted on the upper limit. The brightly lit ambience with order and symmetric composi�on of elements, establishes a formal impression of respect and duty. Every point, line and plane placed in the surroundings is focused towards crea�ng balance and harmony to bring in string, clarity of decision. The energy flows from the top and transcends to the walls, crea�ng a stream of focal bands. On the whole, the design is of confidence and integrity of thoughts.
A Home of Joy
Home is where the heart is. Farther lands we explore, yet our motherland is where a sense of home is felt. But not every house becomes a home. It takes effort, emo�ons and a feeling of “self” to make that place a home. The subtle warmth felt within the play of light and dark shades, imposed in crust brown wooden panel and sharp shine walls that are spread between the breezy white ceiling and cool beige floor in the living room, is already a family that welcomes its kin into the core. The textures of fabric layered on the se�ee wraps this family at dusk, into a bundle joy. At dawn, when the day begins in the kitchen, the morning rays play hide and seek, giving a boost for an exci�ng start. Furthermore, the rich aroma, drives the family into the sparkling dining that not only serves a treat to one’s appe�te but also to the vision. And in the end, it’s the sweetest of dreams that complete the hours where the true self is felt in the haven. As every light dims off, they move into a course of wonderland.
