Professional Portfolio- Arushi Bhutani

selected works

design portfolio

2021

Singapore

ARUSHI BHUTANI

nanyang academy of fine arts

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Arushi Bhutani about: An aspiring architect and landscape designer with an ability to learn and assimilate rapidly within an organization, while working with both- highly specialized and multi-disciplinary teams. I have a passion for my field, as it offers me design based learning, nurtures my creative growth, adding a sense of visual and aesthetic sensibility. My aim is to develop myself as a skilled professional in this field, and also add value to the organization.

designer inspirations:

I.M. Pei

Kenzō Tange

Moshe Safdie

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education // BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS) IN DESIGN PRACTICE (SPATIAL) University of Arts London x Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Singapore | 2023

// DIPLOMA IN DESIGN LANDSCAPE AND ARCHITECTURE Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Singapore | 2021

// SUMMER COURSE IN ARCHITECTURE DESIGN University of California Berkeley, California | 2018

// HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Vasant Valley School, New Delhi India | 2017

experience // VERTICAL GREEN PTE LTD, SINGAPORE Landscape and architecture design intern (2021, 2020)

Involved in the design, conceptualization, and execution of multiple green walls, interior and landscape projects. Worked on over 300 commercial, residential and educational ventures during my tenure with them.

// URBNARC, SINGAPORE Architecture design intern (2020)

Created 2D and 3D design drawings for architecture and interior projects.

Assisted in space planning and tender drawings for the companies ongoing projects in Singapore and overseas - Indonesia and Bangalore, India.

// ASHU PAUL AND ASSOCIATES, INDIA Design intern (2019)

Conceptualization of projects via different mediums: sketching, AutoCAD and rendering for multiple projects within India.

// ARY ENTERPRISE, INDIA Drafting design intern (2019)

participation and achievement: // INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TALK OPEN HOUSE NAFA | 2022 // CLASS REPRESENTATIVE | 2021,2020,2019,2018 // SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURE | 2021,2020 // GRADUATION PROJECT FEATURE | 2021 DSTNCT, Singapore

// ARTIST IN RESIDENCE WITH PROFESSOR SWOO K. SUH | 2019 // BERKELEY INTERNATIONAL FORUM | 2019 // SPINELLI COFFEE COMPANY: TUMBLER CONTEST | 2018 Silver award

// STUDENT NAFA SCHOLARSHIP (3 YEARS) | 2018

skills:

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landscape

HOUSE OF FLIGHT

landscape

AN ODE TO NATURE

landscape

THE URBAN CURVE

residential

THE GREEN RESIDENCE

residential

MAULLIN LODGE

residential

KALANI RESIDENCE

commercial

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commercial

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Contents

service design

hobbies

TECHNICAL DRAWINGS BLUEZ CAFE ROXY RECORDS AND TRADING DRAWING AND SKETCHING

projects

01

THE HOUSE OF FLIGHT

LANDSCAPE PROJECT: SANCTUARY DESIGN

Building on the bond between humans and nature, this project is inspired by the bird migratory channels crossing Singapore. Population explosion has led to a high demand for sky scrapers, which is effecting the East- Asian Australian Flyway migratory pattern, leading to loss of life due to bird collisions.

Since the migratory channels cross the site, the injured birds will be brought back to health via the bird wing facilities ,which act as a rehabilitation center. After recovery the birds will be freed into the reserves.

The theme ‘break out’ helps to relay the message of a bird being freed back into its natural habitat after being treated at the rehabilitation facility on my proposed site.

legend Highway Vehicular Road Commercial Trail

Route 1 Route 2 Route 3

Bus Stops

Semi-dense forest cover Dense forest cover Water feature

MRT My chosen site

Light forest cover

The Bukit Timah Fire Station Civic and Community Institute Residential Transport Facilities Reserve Site Park Commercial and residential

current owner The land and buildings within the Bukit Timah Fire Station site are owned by the State.

swot analysis Strengths -Proximity to important landmarks - In good condition legend Recovery Sites East Asian Australasian flyway

Weaknesses -Heavy vehicular circulation near the site.

Opportunity -Rail corridor crosses the site -Biodiversity hotspot

Threats -Heavy rainfall which can lead to flooding

images of the site

Top view

Main building

Entrance

Blocks within the site

human movement

Sunken in the ground: Rain Garden Integration of the architectural promenade with the landscape features, raingardens on the path blurring into the water ponds to irrigate the urban agriculture.

Touching the ground as a path Interfacing with the environment as a surface that exhibits the landscape and keeps a constant interaction between the program of the park and the institute.

Elevated on the historic building Passing above the historic buildings while accomodating interior related programs in the voids of the ruins.

Elevated among the trees Allowing for ground continuity while providing interaction between indoor and outdoor spaces.

elevation

Sitting on the ground Enhancing the lateral relationship between the indoor and outdoor activities by blurring the connection through the ground.

Lagerstroemia floribunda

Hopea odorata

Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’ Lagerstroemia speciosa Alstonia angustifolia Tabebuia rosea

Morus rubra

Emergent canopy Canopy

Helianthus annuus

Caryota mitis

Pterocarpus indicus Filicium decipiens

Washingtonia robusta

Sub- Canopy

Philadelphus lewisii

Shrub Level

Potentilla fruiticose Phragmites australis

Amesiodendron chinense

Salix babylonica

Buchanania arborescens

concept development Finalising the concept to take inspiration for the various zones and elements on site. The feather is a representation of the connection to higher realms, freedom, strength and trust.

Lower Secondary Coverts

Alula

Primary Coverts

Scapular feather

Wingtip Secondary Feather

Primary Feather

floor plan development

Plan 1

Plan 2

Plan 3

Plan 4

legend Outdoor theatre

Forest friendly birds

Retention pond

Information desk

Shrub friendly birds

Walkway

Bird facility

Water friendly birds

Observatory tower

Rain garden

floor plan

softscape strategy

View a

Tree-land

View b

Shrub-land

Grass-land

perspective of the bird sanctuary

landscape design physical model

02

AN ODE TO NATURE

LANDSCAPE PROJECT: GREEN, MOSS AND ARTIFICIAL WALL DESIGN

During my internship at Vertical Green Pte Ltd, I designed greenwalls, hygromats, hygropots, moss walls, and artificial turf projects for over 300 prestigious companies, like Origins, Innifree, McDonald's, Tokio Marine, Nike, Shoppee, Lazada, Equinix, and Moonbeam, to mention a few.

Having worked on projects in a variety of areas, including commercial, educational, and residential, all of these proposals required clear conceptualization, 2d drawings, and 3d drawings to help finalize the design stage before the client's approval. I personally oversaw the completion of many of the projects, allowing me to get firsthand knowledge of how green walls are installed. Examining the maintenance schedules for both artificial and nonartifical finished products helped me improve my design early on.

43 Jalan Limau Manis Hygromat design

hybrid tropical BAMS001

80 Punggol Central Hygrowall design

boston fern song of philodendron jamaica green

schefflera green

xiphidium caeruleum

prince of orange

aglaonema staghorn fern red

pilea AP01

white flowers money plant boston fern AP10 AP20 AP33

Outram Hospital Hygromoss design

terrain artificial moss

canyon artificial moss

contour artificial moss

monstera chlorophytum AP59 AP89

fatsia AP105

Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore Hygromoss design flat moss

Tan Tock Seck Hospital Artificial plant design

PF 19 PF 8 PF 1 stuartiana parvifolia asparagus autumn vert fern

19 Serangoon Garden Drive Hygrowall design

selaginella zebra syngonium plant

pineapple schefflera boston plant green fern PF 14 PF 2 lime fern eucalyptus red

lime green reindeer moss

crayon green reindeer moss

turf green reindeer moss

Ethoz Office Hygropot design coo office

team led workstation

ceo office

team led workstation

utility

utility area office room store room

entrance

toilet

pantry

office room

store room

Hygromoss design Level 7

moss wall location

Hygromoss design Level 8

moss wall location

initial drawings for various projects Mc Donalds , Kallang

Origins, Beijing Airport

Nike, Orchard

03

THE URBAN CURVE

LANDSCAPE PROJECT: SPACE REVIVAL

The design was influenced by the existing Bras Basah Complex, which plays with solid and void spaces. Since there is an obvious divide between the first and second floor, a free flowing entrance draws people into the area. Customers are encouraged to shop in the well-known book, music , art and sports stores on the first level. The second storey, encourages leisurely activities by creating a space for book readers and young adults.

The modular development is arranged in layers: the first layer is landscaping (different plants were used to illustrate space hierarchy), the second layer is formed through the creative use of metal rods of various heights, and the third layer is a vegetative roof to give protection in exposed areas.

location Located in the Bras Basah complex the site is known as the ‘City of Books’ which has a 5 storey atrium and 25 residential blocks.

history It is one of the last public housing estate projects in the city. A haven for people looking for textbooks, educational resources and art materials.

concept Create a green space which allows people to connect on a primary level to the purity of nature involving various physical activities and a safe spaces for childrens recreational activities.This will add aesthetic value and civic pride.

zoning within the site

shopping escalator downwards escalator upwards escalator service void spaces

eating at food courts

relaxing at hammocks

aim for the design The landscape design intends to inspire passers-by to enter the site, enthusiastic readers to spend reading time on the hammocks on the second floor. To enliven the environment through the use of different colors, creating a panoramic landscape view. From the entrance to the exit, there is a seamless pedestrian flow.

floor plan

the chosen site location landscape metal rods used for shelter

perspective

top view: highlighting the landscape and metal rods

04

THE GREEN RESIDENCE

RESIDENTIAL PROJECT: URBAN PLANNING

This project in Madhya Pradesh, India, focuses on creating a townhouse community by arranging the row-houses in such a way that each unit has at least one edge with private and open space access. By integrating neighboring public spaces, it helps to enhance the characteristics of the building environment. Due to its close proximity to public transportation, this project creates seamless connections between various modes of transport and improves the pedestrian-friendly characteristics of the surrounding urban structure.

Each row-house has two floors, a private pool, separate parking spaces, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a community green connected to the parking clubhouse and cricket grounds.

perspective: row house with private pool

location Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Image a

Image b

Image c

concept The common greens: this development has common greens at the back end of each property that serves as a new residential concept, breaking the stereotype of a typical street frontage.

These communal greens not only provide attractive views from the living area, but also provide easy access to the open spaces of each property. It promotes accessible pedestrian connections throughout the entire area.

legend counted landscape not counted landscape row house (26 x 60) semi detached (30x60) semi detached premium villa (deluxe 70 x 40)

To further strengthen this concept of open space accessibility, the master plan creates long chains of villas that are typically interspersed every few meters. This provides public access and visual relief when driving.

proposed land zoning

row house section Plot area: 140m Building coverage: 75% Suggested build up area: 195m Suggested number of storey: 2

the neighbourhood The neighbourhood provides scope for future development and comprises of semidetached and detached villas.

All row houses have access to community greens, recreational parks and green connectors allowing them access to the community club house and cricket ground.

row house section

row house render

rear facade garden view

front facade garden view

row house section

05

MAULLIN LODGE

RESIDENTIAL PROJECT: PRIVATE HOUSE DESIGN

An inviting and spacious traditional southern house in a Chilean countryside environment, providing a unique combination of private and public spaces that integrate landscape and lighting. Composed of old and new concepts, this apartment preserves the look of a traditional home while promoting a clean and continuous space as you enter the home through the gravel entrance.

The main feature of the house is the skylight. It takes in natural light and balances the room voids and mass ratio. Recycled traditional timbre shingles and large ceiling windows provide a striking contrast against the brown leather furniture and soft- yellow lighting.

main perspective

site information Architects: AVON Architects Area: 1291 ft Year: 2018

concept The design concept is centered on three contrasts between old and new: Removing non-structural walls and floors: The primary structural shape and volume are preserved, but the interior is free of non-structural separating elements, resulting in a clean and continuous space.

Increasing the apertures' concentration: The north façade is the main source of light, with the others remain opaque. Inspired by a southern traditional Chillean house consisting of two bedrooms and two bathrooms with a main shared common space.

Contrast in material: The large floor-to-ceiling windows are a contrast to the traditional timber shingles, highlighting the difference between the old and new.

interior layout

interior perspective

06

KALANI RESIDENCE

RESIDENTIAL PROJECT: PRIVATE HOUSE DESIGN

This two-storey house in Pune, India, is located away from the city's hustle and bustle, and features an open living room and walls of glass that flood the inside with natural light. This project is designed to meet the demands of the three generations that will be residing in this house.

This simple house design is exemplified by the use of red brick material for the exterior, simplistic yet modern interiors, and a striking staircase that connects the first and second floor. The backyard of the house has a large, rectangular, open-air swimming pool with a BBQ pit and state-of-the-art appliances.

initial sketches The initial sketches were done based on the client requirements to make the surrounding of the house lush and green. They wanted an outdoor covered lounge, a rectangular pool, 4 large scale bedrooms with attached bathrooms along with an indoor gymnasium.

view a

view b

first floor plan: layout and areas

drop off

staff quarters

the main house

landscape

parking

service drop off

swimming pool

bonsai workshop area

first floor plan: layout and areas second floor plan: layout and areas

master bedroom

daughters bedroom

baby’s room

green roof

gym

corridor

section

outdoor seating

interior details

baby’s bedroom theatre

daughter’s bedroom

living room

master bedroom drop-off

boundary wall

exterior facade

internal road

courtyard view

rear view

dining table view

bathroom interiors

material list

20mm thick glacial perla

rajasthan marble

wooden laminate pasted on plywood

washable microfiber

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TECHNICAL DRAWING

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROJECTS

Selected works from recent projects that depict all of the interior elements. These technical drawings were created using Autocad during internships and individual projects.

farm house elevation design

private house floor plan

elevation layout

elevation layout

08

BLUEZ CAFE

COMMERCIAL PROJECT

Traditional mosaic patterns and contemporary designs blend together to create a one of a kind ambiance for the diner.

The unique feature of the space is the bold color scheme of blue and brown which is showcased through the materials- hand stitched velvet corduroy fabric for the chairs, terrazzo flooring and solid oak platforms for the wood trellis with suspended planters over the table tops.

Indoor friendly plants such as the money plant and ZZ have a strong presence in the interior of the space.

A tasteful inclusion of plain concrete walls serves to establish a balance within the cafe, directing the eyes to the emphasizing element of the staircase, which leads the customers to the second storey. Rose gold rods and a railing adorn the textured, bold, and eye-catching staircase, which leads to an intimate space.

mood board about the restaurant Location: Bukit Timah, SIngapore Capacity: 40 people Square meters: 185 Year: 2018

interior perspective (A)

interior perspective (B)

09

ROXY RECORDS AND TRADINGS SERVICE DESIGN

The initiative intends to renovate the existing Roxy Records and Trading vinyl store in Singapore, which has a long and illustrious history. They were severely impacted by the Covid 19 outbreak and were unable to perform to their full potential.

The goal was to create an environment which would increase sales and bridge the generation gap. By using three essential key words: space, nostalgia and affordability.

Customers can rent a vinyl listening booth within the space to customize their musical environment. These booths encourage customers to stay in the store for an extended amount of time in order to purchase discounted items, participate in vinyl hunting, learn how to replace records, and fully appreciate the unique experience of listening to a vinyl.

company background persona

Singapore’s oldest record store with a wide variety of records

Communication platforms via Instagram and Facebook

Middle to high price range

Target market are users who enjoy collecting and listening to vinyls

Goals: Increasing personal engagement, to find joy in the little things, bonding and understanding more about his parents through their past/ memories Characteristics: Novelty seeking, passionate and intelligent.

identifying the areas of development

Place of residence: Singapore

Place of residence: Singapore

Status: Single

Status: Married with no kids

Background: With both of his parents in the music and design industry, he was introduced to the music culture since young.

This led to his growing passion for vinyl records, which he now owns a wide range of them. Caring for vinyls and records has always been one of his expertises. Being a part of the fashion industry, he is all about sustainability, believing in the sharing economy. He looks for an experience that brings comfort and explores pre-loved options.

Hobbies: Vinyl collectibles, visiting museums and listening to music.

Frustrations: He is not able to further expand , his vinyl hobbies due to cost and is finding trusted places to buy/handle his collectibles.

Background: Born and raised in Malaysia, Irene came to Singapore in search of better opportunities. Now, she works in 9-6 jobs at Singapore's top finance firm, in which she faces a lot of pressure and struggles with a work-life balance. Irene is trying to save as much money to send back home, she looks for cheaper Goals: Earn more money, alternatives to de-stress. Using music throughout embrace experiences and her daily routine to de-stress, she hopes to have a relaxation spot to go to after a tiring day at work. ethical spending and lastly be more health Hobbies: travelling, meditation, exploring hidden conscious both mentally gems, and learning new things. and physically.

Characteristics: Hard-working, adventurous and sentimental.

,Frustrations: unable to try new things due to her repetitive lifestyle and has insufficient time to travel far to make new memories.

key words

Problem: The store's operating hours are rigid, and there is a lack of room and organization. There aren't many activities in the store that revolve around vinyls, making it a one-stop shop.

Opportunity: Extend store hours to provide accessibility that benefits the user group, as well as economical solutions and marketing via retro van pop-ups.

Solution: To open the world's first vinyl renting store, where customers can rent vinyls and listen to them in private listening booths.

Retro van popups- Exploration of various settings with a focus on easily accessible enjoyment. To notify users about upcoming event nights at the store.

Finally, to raise brand awareness and promote vinyl culture to the general public.

This place serves as an escape from reality booth where customers can listen to music according to their preferences.

When customers enter the store, they can pay a small vinyl renting fee or bring in a used record (promoting the re-use of vinyls).

The renting service will be available at the store, and customers will be able to purchase worn vinyl at a reduced price when they leave.

user experience journey Crate shelving system, emphasises on ‘vinyl hunting culture’.

Pop-up sto -van re tro e R

PRE-USER EXPERIENCE Music played to hint users on the Roxy’s event nights happening on various occassion.

Posting on Instagram informing users on new arrivals/ new releases

Retro Van located at specific identified location where there is a high millennials concentration

Sneak Peaks of pop-up updates on Roxy’s Instagram page

DURING THE EXPERIENCE

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enting serv re r ice o t s s n-

POST-USER EXPERIENCE Purchase a brand new or second hand vinyl on the way out

Time to unbox!

Recieve a customized packaging with every purchase.

scape boo te e th s iva r P

Packaging doubles as a instagramable stand.

Snap a picture of the record and post it with #spinwithroxy on Instagram.

storyboard

Upon entry into the store, the customer can either pay a renting fee.

Or hand in a second hand vinyl.

The crates are well organized which helps to create a smooth journey while choosing the records of their choice.

Inside the private listening booth one can create their personal musical environment.

The famous vinyl hunting experience.

The next zone is a long wall which has all the newly released records that catches the eye of the customer due to its unique design and engaging placement.

A workshop is conducted by the store owner on the usage of vinyls before the user enters the private booth.

After listening to the vinyls of their choice, as they exit the booth there is a eye catching feature wall with all the famous editors collection records on display.

Once they have completed their entire experience on the way out the customer can either purchase a second hand vinyl at a cheaper rate, or buy any other record of their choice.

revamped store perspective

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DRAWING AND SKETCHING HOBBY

The various drawings and sketches have been depicted by using mixed media art. They are inspired by architecture, landscape and still life images which are unique and eye catching.

selected works

2021

Singapore

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