UG Portfolio| Amritha C A |College of Engineering, Trivandrum

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As a third-year architecture student, I am eager to embark on an internship to gain practical experience and broaden my horizons

My architecture portfolio is a testament to my dedication to value-driven design. With an inherent passion for exploration, I am always seeking new experiences to expand my knowledge and skills in the field of architecture.

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AMRITHA C. A

EDUCATION LANGUAGES

2020- present

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING , TRIVANDRUM

BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE ( KTU)

2018- 2020

C.K.M.N.S.S SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, CHALAKUDY

SENIOR SECONDARY (CBSE)

ACHIEVEMENTS

ENGLISH

MALAYALAM

HINDI

SOFT WARE SKILLS

REVIT

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN TROPHY | NASA

SHORTLISTED (TOP 13)

2022 2022

SPACE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN COMPETION | AAKA

2nd RUNNER UP

GREEN DESIGN COMPETITION | IGBC

SHORTLISTED( TOP 16)

2022

BATTLE OF BAND | NASA

CITATION

2022

ANNUAL NASA DESIGN COMPETITION | NASA

SHORTLILSTED (TOP 50)

EXPERIENCES

2021 2022

DHWANI FEST | CET

AUTOCAD

ILLUSTRATOR

SKETCHUP

PHOTOSHOP

LUMION

PROCREATE

SKILLS

CALLIGRAPHY

CONCEPTUAL DRAWING

2022 2023

EDAM WORKSHOP

2023

OLAM FEST | CET

DECODING DOSHI ( 3 DAY EVENT) | CET

VISUAL ARTS PARTICIPANT CO- ORDINATOR

ILLUSTRATION

CO- ORDINATION

VOLUNTEER DESIGN TEAM

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SCHOOL OF DESIGN

SEMESTER 5 | 2022

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HOUSE IN THE HIDE

SEMESTER 4 | 2022

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SEMESTER 2 | 2021

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SEMESTER 1 - 6 |2020 -23

SCHOOL OF DESIGN

3RD YEAR | 2022

INTERPRE ATION OF
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SITE AS DESCISION MAKING AI

SITE AREA

CONTEXT

The site is located near the back gate of college, adjacent to Diamond Jubilee hal. The design originated from the strong topographical site- context . The site had a major slope of 25m towards the South-West side at a mere distance of 120m, facing a farmland.

The design seaml essly integrates stepped building blocks, respecting the contours while capturing the natural beauty and directing focus towards the stunning valley.

ZONING

The design originated from the strong topog raphical site- context

The building blocks were stepped down to have undisturbed views of the valley while also respecting the existing contours.

THE ACADEMIC BLOCK IS DESIGNED OFFERING A STUNNING VIEW OF THE ADJACENT FARM

MENS HOSTEL

COLLEGE BACKGATE

WORKSHOPS

JUBILEE HALL

CANTEEN

THE WORKSHOP IS STRATEGICALLY POSITIONED TO MINIMIZE NOISE TRANSMISSION TO THE OUTSIDE ENSURING A QUIETER ENVIRONMENT FOR THE SURROUNDING AREAS.

THE CANTEEN IS POSITIONED NEAR THE SITE'S OUTER BOUNDARY ACCOMMODATING BOTH DESIGN AND NON-DESIGN STUDENTS WHILE MAINTAINING A DESIGNATED PUBLIC AREA

LOCATION Sreekariyam, Trivandrum 800 m2
2 3 1 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 1 2 3 L
1 ACADEMIC BLOCK ADMIN BLOCK
SITE
AAKULAM ROAD KULATHOOR ROAD 3) KTU 2)JUBILLE HALL
Sreekariyam, Trivandrum
1) CET, TRIVANDRUM
800 m2

STACKING ACADEMIC SPACES

THE CONNECTING LINK

A MASS CREATED ENABLING A GOOD VIEW OF FARM LAND BEHIND THE SITE.

SPLITTING THE MASS VERTICALLY FOR CREATING PUBLIC INTERACTION AREA ( DISCUSSION SPACES)

SPLITING THE MASS HORIZONTALLY CREATING PRIVATE INTERACTION AREA( STUDIO BALCONIES)

ENVIRONMENT SURROUNDING THE CANTEEN

WITHIN THE DESIGN DEPARTMENT, YOU'LL FIND A RTMENT VIBRANT SETTING WITH A CANTEEN, AMPHITHE AMPHITHEATER, AND COZY HANGOUT SPACES, ENCOURAG CES, ENCOURAGING CREATIVITY

A DOUBLE HIEGHT JUNCTION IN BETWEEN THE TWO ACADEMIC BLOCKS OFFERS A GREEN CKS LUSH VIEW OF FARMLAND F

AND COLLABORATION. TIVITY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 8 9 10 4)CANTEEN 5)KITCHEN 6)AMPHITHEATRE 7)WORKSHOP 8)ADMIN BLOCK 9)ACADEMIC BLOCK 10)SERVICE ENTRY 11) RAINWATER HARVEST 1)PEDESTRIAN ENTRY 2)VEHICLE EXIT 3)VEHICLE ENTRY
1 1 1 1 1 2 4 3 6 5
1) CLASSROOMS 2)COMPUTER LAB 3) WASHROOM GIRLS 4) STAFF ROOM 5) LAB 6) AMPHITHEATRE 7)COPY ROOM
1 2 3 4 6 7 8 5
1) CANTEEN 2)STAFFROOM 3) RECEPTION 4)MEETING ROOM 5)GARAGE 6)HOD ROOM 7)COPY ROO
3) 7
1) CLASSROOMS 2) LAB 3) WASHROOM MEN 4) UTILITY ROOM 5) MEZZANINE FLOOR 6) WORKSHOPS 7) OPEN WORKSHOPS

HOUSE IN THE HIDE

2ND YEAR | 2022

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UNDERSTANDING U SER NEEDS AND H OW T HEY TRANSL ATE IN TO PROGRAM AND MANIFE STATION DESIGN.

A BEAUTIFUL AND INCLUSIVE RESIDENCE FOR THE CLIENTS, WIFE ( GYNAECOLOGIST) AND HUSBAND (BUSSINESSMAN) IN THE SUBURBAN PLOT OF MANVILA, THIRUVANTHAPURAM..

a secure and inviting environment for a multi-generational family. It serves as a safe haven where every family member can feel protected and at ease, surrounded by the peaceful surroundings of the neighborhood

Analysis the climatic factors the orientaion of building is NE- SW

and daughter.

800 m2 SITE AREA MANVILA SREEKAR YAMKULATHOORROAD SITE
Manvila, Trivandrum
LOCATION PRIVATE SPACES SEMIPUBLIC SPACES KITCHEN CONNECTION (PORCH) CONSULTATION ENTRANCE VIEW TO WA RD S THE SITE F ROM THE CLIFF KITCHEN IN T HE SOUTH EAST AREA FOR GETTING AMPLE SUNLIGHT FROM EAST PRIVATE S PACES IN T HE NORTH EAST C ORNER FOR PRIVACY AND FOR BLOCKING VIEW FROM THE CLIFF THE PORCH ALSO ACTS AS A P ASSAGE T O CONSULTATION V IA HOUSE CONSULTATION L OCATED T OWARDS THE N-E OUTER C ORNER A S ITS A PUBLIC SPACE IT SHOULDNT INTERFERE INTO T HE PRIVATE AREAS OF HOUSE MAIN E NTRY ROAD T O THE SITE SECTION A A 4 M 3 M SECTION B B 0.7 M M CONTEXT GRAND PARENTS WITH WALKING DISABILITY SON, 19 YEARS WHEEL CHAIR BOUND MOTHER( GYNAECOLOGIST) FATHER(BUSSINESSMAN) DAUGHTER, 10 YEARS

DESIGN EVOLUTION

PLACEMENT OF RESIDENCE AND CONSULTATION AFTER PROPER ZONING

IDENTIFYING THE CONNECTING LINK BETWEEN THE RESIDENCE AND CONSULTATION

CONCEPT

Flexible terrace space thet can be developed as rooftop garden or a casual hangout space.The space was designed for the son to practise his hobby of gardening.

Casual spillout spaces are given in the house to encourage family gathering and engance a sense of unity among family members

DIFFERENTIATING SPILLOUT SPACES

PROVIDING JALLI SCREENS FOR PROTECTING THE PRIVACY OF RESIDENTS

The exterior and interior spaces equally accessible

TREATMENT ROOM CONSULTATION ENTRY TOILET UP SONS BEDROOM GRANDPARENTS BEDROOM WORK AREA FOYER LIVING DINING KITCHEN VERANDAH SITOUT POOL VERANDAH CAR PORCH LIFT
LAUNDDRY LIFT TERRACE TERRACE BALCONY
MASTER BEDROOM DAUGHTERS’ BEDROOM

MULTIFAITH CENTRE

1STYEAR | 2021

INTEGR ATION OF FORM AND FUNC TION

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING TRIVANDRUM PLANS TO BUILD A MULTI FAITH CENTRE REPL ACING EXI STING CIVIL CANTEEN AND PLANET ARIUM .THE S PACE IS DESIGNED T O BE USED BYTHE STUDENTS AND EMP LOYEES OF THE COLLE GE .

e faces the unique challenge of replacing the ed planetarium, renowned for its captivating dome orm, and the bustling civil canteen, a popular gathering spot or students and faculty, with the construction of the Multi-

LOCATION
SIGNIFICANCE SITE AREA Sreekariyam, Trivandrum 300 m2
CONTEXT
CIVIL C.S ELECTRICAL ARCH CROSSROAD PLANE ARIUM CANTEEN
CET, RIVANDRUM
SREEKARIYAMKULATHOORROAD AAKULAMROAD

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

The Multifaith Center's design prioritizes the preference of college students for open, breathable spaces without walls. It incorporates expansive outdoor areas that seamlessly blend with the interior

The initial idea of having the building opening inside to create a courtyard was rejected beacause view to the site from adjacent academic blocks

Niche spaces are cleverly integrated into the circumambulatory area of the Multifaith Center, utilizing

and contemplation

To ensure privacy, the meditation and yoga area is strategically located at a lower level, away from the view of passersby

The Multifaith Center features an intriguing roof structure reminiscent of the planetarium, that previously attracted students evoking a sense of openness and grandeur

The Multifaith Center features arched openings that lead to a lower level, enhancing the sense of openness

MEDITATION SPACE RECEPTION CARE TAKETS ROOM WASHROOM TOILET

misc.

SHORTLISTED ( TOP 50 )

TATWAMASI

FORGRTTING THE INHERENT DIVINITY OF NATURE ‘YOU ARE ABSOLUTE’ - A Taunt to Humanity

PAMBA - AS AN URBAN NODE ESTABLISHING

PAMBA - AS SABARIMALA'S LINKCONCERNS

DEFINING PILGRIMAGE

THE BEGINNING

AS THE PROJECT COORDINATOR,I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN NEW THINGS AND DISCOVER MY SKILLS IN COORDINATION. I ALSO ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTED TO THE SKETCHING AND RESEARCH ASPECTS OF THE PROJECT FOR ANDC. 01 02 03 04 05 06

THE PRESENT PAMBA DESIGN INTERVENTION

ANDC TROPHY | 2022

ANDC TROPHY | 2022

SHORTLISTED ( TOP 50 )

A new system accomodating the needs of stakeholders while respecting ecology

UNLEARN RELEARN ENVISON

C.S.I CHRIST CHURCH

AS THE DESIGN HEAD, I OVERSAW THE OVERALL VISUAL CONCEPT AND GUIDED THE DESIGN TEAM. I ALSO DIRECTLY ENGAGED IN THE SKETCHING PROCESS TO BRING IDEAS TO FRUITION.

| 2023
LOUIS KHAN TROPHY

IGBC

DESIGN TROPHY |

SHORTLISTED ( TOP 16)

S.O.U.L

GREEN
SCHOOL OF UNIQUE LEARNING 2023
I ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTED TO THE TROPHY PROJECT, TAKING PART IN SKETCHING, DESIGNING, AND RESEARCH PHASES. THESE RESPONSIBILITIES ALLOWED ME TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CREATIVE AND CONCEPTUAL ASPECTS OF THE PROJECT.

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN TROPHY | 2021

SHOTLISTED ( TOP 13 )

DHI BRIEF

THE MODERN AARANMULA KANNADI

BASIC DESIGN | SEM 1

PRODUCT DESIGN

RESEARCHING A CRAFT, ITS PROCESS, MATERIALS, AND COMMUNITY. CREATING A PRODUCT THAT EMBODIES THE CRAFT’S VALUES WHILE REPRESENTING INDIAN CRAFTSMANSHIP INTERNATIONALLY.

OUR PRODUCTS AIMS TO REINVENT THE USE OF AARANMULA KANNADI AS A LOOKING MIRROR.ITS COMPACT NATURE GIVES AARANMULA KANNADI MORE FUNCTIONAL AND MODERN MEANING

ABSTRACTION

A STATIONARY HOLDER

“Conceptual Sketches have always held a special place in my heart, as they allow me to unleash my imagination, capturing captivating scenes and exploring boundless possibilities with a vivid palette of colors.”

CAPTURING THE SERENE CHARM AND CULTURAL RICHNESS OF MUNROE ISLAND AN EDUCATIONAL MARKET PLACE “AN AMPHIBIOUS CITY: THRIVING LIVELIHOODS AMIDST HARMONIOUS WATERS.”
ART WORKS

My portfolio is a testament to the exploration of my creative identity as an architecture student.As I immerse myself in the art of shaping spaces, I am reminded of the words of Maya Lin:

‘To me, architecture is a visual art, and the buildings speak for themselves.’

THANK YOU

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