Architectural Portfolio

AKHIL ZACHARIA BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, MESRA SELECTED WORKS 2019 - 2022

AKHIL ZACHARIA

I am a student of architecture, enthusiastic about innovative design and newer styles. For me, the best results come from dedication, patience, and nurturing myself by regularly engaging in recreational activities. Focusing on an eminence in design and unorthodox architectural practices, I wish to develop my skills and gain exposure from a professional workforce.

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

SOFTWARE SKILLS

HOBBIES AND

Present Vice President

- 2021 Member 2019- 2020 Design Team Member

Present Archviz Artist Students’ Society of Architecture (SSA) | BIT Mesra Students’ Society of Architecture (SSA) | BIT Mesra Vajra, BITOTSAV | Birla Institute of Technology | Mesra

Freelance 1 yr 1 mo 3 yrs 5 mos 2 yrs 8 mos

2021-

2019

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AutoCAD Revit SketchUp Rhino V-Ray Lumion Twinmotion Enscape MS Office Keyshot Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Premiere Pro Listening to music | Watching anime, movies and shows | Powerlifting | Cooking and baking | Biking

INTERESTS

2019- Present Birla Institute of Technology | Mesra 2017 - 2019 St. Antony’s Public School | Anakkal 2015 - 2017 Kendriya Vidyalaya | Mysore Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE) All India Secondary School Examination (AISSE) 7.63 GPA 90.6 % 9.8 CGPA

2021 Bowen Island Community Hub Design 2022 Academic Tower Design Competition 2022 CP Kukreja Design Trophy 2021 State Ethnographic Museum & Cultural Centre 2021 Annual NASA Design Competition 2020 Annual NASA Design Competition ArcAce | Canada Birla Institute of Technology | Mesra National Association of Students of Architecture Indian Institute of Architects | Jharkhand Chapter National Association of Students of Architecture National Association of Students of Architecture Participated Participated First Place Participated Shortlisted top 100 entries Shortlisted top 110 entries Curriculum Vitae

ACHIEVEMENTS

02 AWEKSH SPHATIKA

Public Interaction Space

03 ATAVIKA

01 NATURA 04 ZEPHYR 05 WORKING DRAWINGS 06 MISCELLANEOUS

State Ethnographic Museum & Cultural Centre

Community Hub Convention Centre

05 19 23 29 35

4 List of Contents

NATURA

Competition: Community Hub Design Site: Bowen Island, Canada // First Place

Natura, residing on the serene and calm Bowen Island takes inspiration from nature in its core design form. The design metaphorically represents the soul of Bowen Island through its design and overall ambience. Surrounded by the peripherical water body, the community hub sits atop, imitating the essence of Bowen Island in design.

Wooden planks as outdoor corridor

Locally sourced wooden planks and cull lumber are used as corridor decking resulting in a uniform design.

CLT mass timber as a core structure system

CLT mass timber structure system prevalent in the local architecture is incorporated in the design with load-bearing column and beam layout for structural integrity.

Rampway- integrated vertical circulation Ramps are integrated for vertical circulation in the design to make the spaces accessible universally.

Pier foundation system

Pier and beam foundations are cost-effective, provide flood protection, and are flexible.

Community

Recreational Block

Block

CLT roof with green scapes

The design incorporates a CLT roofing system, and the core framework is a timber structure. The roof is topped with a layer of green scape vegetation.

Façade core B: Pseudo- façade made of recycled OSB sheets

Locally sourced recycled OSB sheets are used to create an interlocking pseudo- façade system for aesthetics and privacy.

Façade core A: Pseudo- façade made of recycled OSB panels

Locally sourced recycled OSB panels are used to create an interlocking pseudo- façade system for aesthetics and privacy.

Interiors made of locally sourced materials

Modular furniture and elements are used extensively sourcing the needed materials locally, enhancing the design, and user experience while also being eco-friendly and sustainable.

8 Exploded Axonometric Diagrams

Administration Block Gallery and Exhibition Block

Demarcating the permissible area within the site setbacks

Visualising the building footprint within the permissible area

Zoning inspired by the five elements of nature

Incorporating water body around the buildings to create the sense of islands

9 Form Development

10 Floor Plans

+10550 +8150 +5300 +3730 +2000

Perspective Section

AWEKSH SPHATIKA

Competition: CP Kukreja Design Trophy Site: Marine Drive, Mumbai // Participation

Located along Marine Drive, Mumbai and visualized as the Gateway of New India, the design is a sea-facing pavilion that serves as a design intervention to promote public interaction. It draws the viewers arriving from the roads by framing the Arabian Sea in three concentric frames.

The Warli tribe is among the largest tribes of the Maharashtra region and lives on the outskirts of Mumbai. The Warli art celebrates connectivity with nature and a regular lifestyle. The use of Warlipaintings as murals on the inner walls highlights the ancient culture and presents a sense of togetherness.

Boardwalk

Perspective Section

+16400 +12150 +7900 +650 +200

ATAVIKA

Competition: Young Architects’ Festival Site: Ranchi, Jharkhand // Participation

Atavika, the Sanskrit work for forest. During the Gupta age, Jharkhand was known as an Atavika Rajya. This name honours the ancient history and the rich natural wealth that is at the heart of the tribal lifestyle. The entrance has a fountain from where the journey begins and the steady stream of water guides us. The entire landscape is reminiscent of the rivers, waterfalls and hills of Jharkhand.

ZEPHYR

Project: Convention Centre Design Site: Ranchi, Jharkhand

Zephyr is a GRIHA 3- star rated convention centre that serves as a multifunctional meeting place. It includes an auditorium housing 500 people, two conference rooms housing 100 people each, three conference rooms housing 50 people and a food court with indoor and outdoor seating. The building has strong geometric features with a contrasting dynamic façade.

25 green room stage a/c plant green room 5000*4000 5000*4000 3650*4500 10125*7000 1750* 1625 4300*8500 3000*4500 stage int. room proj. room +1960 +3220 toi. toi. 5000*4000 5000*4000 3650*4500 4000*2100 8500*7000 7000*4000 3000*4500 10000*8500

Floor Plan First Floor Plan

Ground

East Elevation

+6450

+5700 Perspective Section

+3600

+14000 +8550 +1500

WORKING DRAWINGS

DOOR WINDOW DETAILS

2. Contractor must verity all dimensions of site before commencement of any work and report to the Architect any discrepancy prior to commencement of the project.

3 This drawing, as an instrument of service is the exclusive property of Department Of Architecture, BIT Mesra and may nol be reproduced and/or copied without prior permission The information shown on this drawing is for use on the specified project only, and shot of be Used otherwise.

4 All drawings and revisions to be read in conjunction with all the relevant drawings.

5 All mechanical and electrical drawings shall be read jointly with the architectural drawings in order to establish a complete list of works.

6 Refer to separate drawings for any structure cutouts.

7 All door window opening to be verified as per schedule.

8 Refer to General Notes in drawing No. _____ for all legends, abbreviations, labels.

30 12mm Floor Drop TOILET 1800x2300 EXTERNAL PLASTER 15MM THICK INTERNAL PLASTER 15MM THICK C.L. WC AS PER SPECIFICATION ABLUTION TAP AT 250 MM TOILET PAPER AT 450 MM MIRROR 10MM THICK CLOTH HANGER AT 1800MM FLOOR TRAP SHOWER MIXER TAPS AT 900 MM 12MM FLOOR DROP WC AS PER SPECFICATION SHOWER MIXER TAPS AT 900 MM 300MM X 300MM CERAMIC TILE GEYSER AT 2300MM CINDER FILLING 10MM GLASS PARTITION (BATHING CUBICLE) VENTILATOR MIRROR 10MM THICK EXHAUST FAN SILL LEVEL +6145 LINTEL LEVEL +7150 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL +4850 SECOND FLOOR LEVEL +8100 CINDER FILLING CINDER FILLING SECOND FLOOR LEVEL +8100 ELECTRIC GEYSER AT 2300MM SILL LEVEL +6145 LINTEL LEVEL +7150 FIRST FLOOR LEVEL +4850 300MM X 300MM CERAMIC TILE WC. AS PER SPECIFICATION MIRROR 10MM THICK 12MM FLOOR DROP S.S CLOTH HANGER AT 1800MM EXHAUST FAN GEYSER AT 2300MM 110 DIA. SOIL PIPE 110 DIA. WASTE PIPE DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY DOWNTAKE PIPE 110 DIA. RAIN WATER PIPE PLUMBING LEGEND S W D R D S W S W D R C.L. CISTERN AT 750MM TOILET PAPER AT 450MM ABLUTION TAP AT 250MM 30MM VITRIFIED FLOOR TILES 300MM VITRIFIED FLOOR TILES

D1 V1 30 mm THICK PLYWOOD DOOR 10 mm THICK GLASS VENTILATOR 2100 mm 900 mm 850 mm 450 mm MATERIAL HEIGHT WIDTH SYMBOL SECTION A-A' SECTION B-B' CINDER FILLING A A' B B' C C' CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL X D' PLAN

NOTE 1. Dimensions are to be read & not to be scaled.

SKETCHES INCORPORATED DETAILS DESCRIPTION DATEREV. G. F. C DRAWINGS DESCRIPTION DATE REV. REVISIONS DESCRIPTION DATE REV. KEY PLAN: Architects Student architects of BIT Mesra, BIT Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand Structures Plumbing & Fire Fighting Electrical HVAC Landscape CLIENT BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, MESRA, RANCHI JOB TITLE DRAWING TITLE : TOILET DETAILS Job No. WD 101 Drawn By AKHIL ZACHARIA Checked By Scale 1: 20 Date : 27/01/22 BIT / RESCOM / 01 9. All columns are centrally aligned with the grids U.N.O. 10. For column sizes refer Column Schedule. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MM 875 450 500 255 459.8 Toilet Details

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SECOND FLOOR LEVEL +8100

CINDER FILLING

EXHAUST FAN LINTEL LEVEL +7150 SILL LEVEL +6145

VENTILATOR 10MM GLASS PARTITION 300MM X 300MM CERAMIC TILE

NOTE

1. Dimensions are to be read & not to be scaled.

2. Contractor must verity all dimensions of site before commencement of any work and report to the Architect any discrepancy prior to commencement of the project.

4 All drawings and revisions to be read in conjunction with all the relevant drawings.

5 All mechanical and electrical drawings shall be read jointly with the architectural drawings in order to establish a complete list of works.

6 Refer to separate drawings for any structure cutouts.

7 All door window opening to be verified as per schedule.

8 Refer to General Notes in drawing No. _____ for all legends, abbreviations, labels.

CINDER FILLING

SECOND FLOOR LEVEL +8100

CINDER FILLING

SHOWER MIXER TAPS AT 900 MM 12mm FLOOR DROP FIRST FLOOR LEVEL +4850 C.L.

GEYSER AT 2300MM LINTEL LEVEL +7150

10MM GLASS PARTITION

MIRROR 10mm THICK SILL LEVEL +6145 300MM X 300MM CERAMIC TILE

FIRST FLOOR LEVEL + 4850

CINDER FILLING

WC AS PER SPECIFICATION 12MM FLOOR DROP WASH BASIN AT 900MM 30mm VITRIFIED FLOOR TILES 30MM VITRIFIED FLOOR TILES

CISTERN AT 750MM

SECTION D-D'

SECTION C-C'

SKETCHES INCORPORATED DETAILS DESCRIPTION DATEREV. G. F. C DRAWINGS DESCRIPTION DATE REV. REVISIONS DESCRIPTION DATE REV. KEY PLAN: Architects : Student architects of BIT Mesra, BIT Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand Structures Plumbing & : Fire Fighting Electrical HVAC : Landscape : CLIENT BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, MESRA, RANCHI JOB TITLE DRAWING TITLE TOILET DETAILS Job No. WD 101 Drawn By AKHIL ZACHARIA Checked By : Scale 1: 20 Date 27/01/22 BIT / RESCOM 01 9. All columns are centrally aligned with the grids U.N.O. 10. For column sizes refer Column Schedule. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MM 437 Toilet Details

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1. Dimensions are to be read & not to be scaled.

2. Contractor must verity all dimensions of site before commencement of any work and report to the Architect any discrepancy prior to commencement of the project.

4 All drawings and revisions to be read in conjunction with all the relevant drawings.

5 All mechanical and electrical drawings shall be read jointly with the architectural drawings in order to establish a complete list of works.

6 Refer to separate drawings for any structure cutouts.

7 All door window opening to be verified as per schedule.

8 Refer to General Notes in drawing No. _____ for all legends, abbreviations, labels.

32 A

REFRIGERATOR

400 900 600 560 350 720 900 385.4 514.6 350 2820

4000 x 3500

BALCONY 975

2525 B B' C

700 800 800 800 400 400 1200 424.7 400 400 800 725 600 400 400 CL CL CL 2152.6 1454.4 2967.5

KITCHEN

SERVICE

C' NOTE

SKETCHES INCORPORATED

DESCRIPTION DATE

G. F. C DRAWINGS DESCRIPTION DATE REV. REVISIONS DESCRIPTION DATE REV. KEY PLAN: Architects Student architects of BIT Mesra, BIT Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand Structures Plumbing & Fire Fighting Electrical HVAC Landscape CLIENT BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, MESRA, RANCHI JOB TITLE DRAWING TITLE : KITCHEN DETAILS Job No. WD 101 Drawn By AKHIL ZACHARIA Checked By Scale 1: 25 Date : 21/03/22 BIT / RESCOM / 02 9. All columns are centrally aligned with the grids U.N.O. 10. For column sizes refer Column Schedule. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MM 900 150 2120 1200 PLAN SECTION A-A' EXTERNAL PLASTER 12MM THICK INTERNAL PLASTER 15MM THICK GAS STOVE DRAWERS 20MM FLOOR FINISH (300MM x 300MM CERAMIC TILES) HOOD LPG CYLINDER CABINETS CHAJJA SLIDING WINDOW DRAWERS 300MM x 300MM CERAMIC TILES BEAM 250MM THICK BRICK WALL 250MM THICK BRICK WALL REFRIGERATOR GAS STOVE AT 875MM INTERNAL PLASTER 15MM THICK EXTERNAL PLASTER 12MM THICK 20MM FLOOR DROP MICROWAVE OVEN SS SINK Kitchen Details

DETAILS

REV.

EXTERNAL PLASTER 12MM THICK

INTERNAL PLASTER 15MM THICK

NOTE

1. Dimensions are to be read & not to be scaled.

2. Contractor must verity all dimensions of site before commencement of any work and report to the Architect any discrepancy prior to commencement of the project.

4 All drawings and revisions to be read in conjunction with all the relevant drawings.

5 All mechanical and electrical drawings shall be read jointly with the architectural drawings in order to establish a complete list of works.

6 Refer to separate drawings for any structure cutouts.

7 All door window opening to be verified as per schedule.

8 Refer to General Notes in drawing No. _____ for all legends, abbreviations, labels.

1925 625 362.5 1605 280 280 280 875 725 730 400 600 875 665 532.4 866.7 700

DESCRIPTION DATE

G. F. C DRAWINGS DESCRIPTION DATE

REVISIONS DESCRIPTION DATE

KEY PLAN: Architects : Student architects of BIT Mesra, BIT Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand Structures Plumbing & : Fire Fighting Electrical HVAC : Landscape : CLIENT BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, MESRA, RANCHI JOB TITLE DRAWING TITLE KITCHEN DETAILS Job No. WD 101 Checked By : Scale 1: 25 BIT / RESCOM 02 9. All columns are centrally aligned with the grids U.N.O. 10. For column sizes refer Column Schedule. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MM Drawn By AKHIL ZACHARIA Date 21/03/22 150 SECTION C-C' SECTION B-B' EXTERNAL PLASTER 12MM THICK INTERNAL PLASTER 15MM THICK 300MM x 300MM CERAMIC TILES 1600 2120 1200 HOOD 20MM FLOOR DROP 20MM FLOOR FINISH (300MM x 300MM CERAMIC TILES) 20MM FLOOR FINISH (300MM x 300MM CERAMIC TILES) DRAWERS ALUMINIUM RAILING MICROWAVE OVEN SLIDING DOOR LINTEL CABINETS CHAJJA CABINETS SLIDING WINDOW FAUCET SLIDING DOOR 125MM THICK BRICK WALL BEAM 250MM THICK BRICK WALL BEAM 250MM THICK BRICK WALL BEAM CHAIR TABLE 1200 Kitchen Details

BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, MESRA SKETCHES INCORPORATED DETAILS

REV.

1. Dimensions are to be read & not to be scaled.

2. Contractor must verity all dimensions of site before commencement of any work and report to the Architect any discrepancy prior to commencement of the project.

4 All drawings and revisions to be read in conjunction with all the relevant drawings.

5 All mechanical and electrical drawings shall be read jointly with the architectural drawings in order to establish a complete list of works.

6 Refer to separate drawings for any structure cutouts.

7 All door window opening to be verified as per schedule.

8 Refer to General Notes in drawing No. _____ for all legends, abbreviations, labels.

34 12mm Floor Drop

PLASTER

INTERNAL PLASTER

WC AS PER SPECIFICATION ABLUTION TAP AT 250 MM TOILET

MIRROR

CLOTH HANGER AT 1800mm FLOOR TRAP SHOWER MIXER TAPS AT 900 MM GEYSER AT 2300MM S D W R D S W A A' B B' C C' CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL CL D D' TOILET PLAN A A' 700 800 800 1200 424.7 400 400 800 725 600 CL CL CL 2152.6 1454.4 2967.5 KITCHEN 4000 x 3500 SERVICE BALCONY 975 x 2525 B B' C C' 1600 1200 KITCHEN PLAN REFRIGERATOR GAS STOVE AT 875MM INTERNAL PLASTER 15MM THICK EXTERNAL PLASTER 12MM THICK 20MM FLOOR DROP MICROWAVE OVEN SS SINK

TOILET 1800x2300 EXTERNAL

15MM THICK

PAPER AT 450 MM

10mm THICK

NOTE

SKETCHES INCORPORATED DETAILS DESCRIPTION DATE REV. G. F. C DRAWINGS DESCRIPTION DATE REV. REVISIONS DESCRIPTION DATE REV. KEY PLAN: Architects Student architects of BIT Mesra, BIT Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand Structures Plumbing & Fire Fighting Electrical HVAC Landscape CLIENT BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, MESRA, RANCHI JOB TITLE DRAWING TITLE : PLUMBING DETAILS Job No. WD 101 Checked By Scale 1: 20 BIT / RESCOM / 03 9. All columns are centrally aligned with the grids U.N.O. 10. For column sizes refer Column Schedule. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MM Drawn By AKHIL ZACHARIA Date : 21/03/22 Plumbing Details

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