Architecture Portfolio by Chandana R

PORTFOLIO ARCHITECTURAL

ARCHITECT CHANDANA R.

I am a recent architecture graduate from Cochin University of Science and Technology with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Motivated and career-driven individual seeking an entry-level junior architect position, eager to contribute to firm objectives while kickstarting my professional journey.

EDUCATION

2004 - 2018

Sree Narayana Central School, Kollam

2018 - 2023

B.arch - Marian College of Architecture & Planning, Trivandrum

EXPERIENCE

Intern Architect | Nov 2022 - Mar 2023

Establish Designs - Ahmedabad, Gujarath

Worked in many government and commercial projects. Attended site visits to observe existing building conditions and take measurements.

Prepared presentations outlining design concepts for client approval.

Developed drawings and 3D models of buildings and interiors. Assisted in the preparation of construction documents, including floor plans and elevations.

Drafted detailed drawings of structures, specifying dimensions and materials needed.

LANGUAGES

Malayalam: First Language

English: Advanced (C1)

Hindi: Upper Intermediate (B２)

Tamil: Elementary (A2)

INTERESTS

Sports | Photography | Gardening | Travelling | Sketching

CONTACT

Address: Rema Mandiram, Meenambalam, Puthekulam P.O., Kollam, India - 691302

Phone: +91 9605162029

Email: chandanareshma2000@gmail.com

SOFTWARE SKILLS

Photoshop

Illustrator

Autocad

SketchUp

Enscape

Indesign

V-ray

Lumion

M.Excel

M.Word

M. Powerpoint

SOFT SKILLS

Communication Team Work

Timing

Presentation

Responsibility

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CONTENTS contents POOL HOUSE RESIDENCE APARTMENT DETAIL DRAWINGS CENTRE FOR LITERATURE URBAN DESIGN MISCELLANEOUS ART AND CRAFT VILLAGE 1 2 6 7 3 4 8 5

POOL HOUSE

: PUTHENTHOPE, TRIVANDRUM Veli-PerumathuraRoad pool Existing resort Viewtowards beach puthenthope beach Site EXISTING SITE Entrance Existing Resort Existing Pool

WITH PROPOSED POOL HOUSE SITE AREA : 4.2 CENT

SITE

POOL HOUSE FRONT ELEVATION SITE SECTION kitchenette Living area wash area toilet changing room shower PLAN

Site

SITE AREA : 12 CENT

Existing building

Neighbouring plot (2.5m high from GL)

Site (L shaped)

Access road

RESIDENCE FOR

MUSICIAN

SITE : ULOOR, TRIVANDRUM

EXISTING SITE

Existing building

Neighbouring plot (2.5m high from GL)

Massing model Access road

Site (L shaped)

SITE WITH PROPOSED RESIDENCE

Pantry DINING AREA DECK COURTYARD KID S BEDROOM GUEST BEDROOM CLASSROOM STUDIO WAITING AREA (4.6 3.5) (6.5 3.7) (6.5 3.7) (4.4 3.6) (5.1 4.9) (1.5 4.4) (2.5 3) KITCHEN (2.4 3) (3.5 2.7) (5.3 5.5) (5.3 5.5) (3 4.6) (25.62 sq.m) (1.4 2.7) BOOTH FORMAL LIVING AREA INFORMAL LIVING AREA SITOUT Main entry DRESSING TOILET TOILET TOILET TOILET PERFORMANCE AREA W.A. Residence Ground floor area : 238.4 sq.m Floor floor area : 215.5 sq.m SECTION Existing Building

APARTMENT

Site REAR SIDE (BLOCK MODEL) SEMI OPEN SWIMMING 8TH FLOOR BASEMENT PLAN GROUND FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN 2ND- 6TH FLOOR PLAN SEVENTH FLOOR PLAN EIGHTH FLOOR PLAN SITE AREA : 1 ACRE

SITE

: LEKSHMI NAGAR, PATTOM, TRIVANDRUM

APARTMENT

PLAN (3BHK) FUrNITURE LAYOUT FLOORING LAYOUT ELECTRICAL LAYOUT TOILET DETAIL VIEWS 3BHK PREMIUM DETAILING

KERALA ARTS & CRAFTS VILLAGE

SITE : AYIROOR, VARKALA

Site

ART AND CRAFT UNIT DETAILED PLAN 18 5 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 MASTER PLAN KERALA ARTS and CRAFT VILLAGE

CENTRE FOR LITERATURE STUDIES

Site SITE AREA : 6 ACRE

SITE : KOTTAYAM

MASTERPLAN CENTRE FOR LITERATURE STUDIES

CENTRE FOR LITERATURE STUDIES

URBAN DESIGN

SITE : WEST FORT TO VALLAKKADAVU

Redevelopment of Parvathy Puthenar & The Urban Coalesce RESURRECTION STRATEGIES Establishing guidelines Form/Character based 1 1.1 Minimal interventions,Maintaining 1.2 1.3 a Movement based b Maintaining cultural continuity. Pedestrian + road Creation Historic Creating a sense There is no such guidelines followed in this region There is no such guidelines proposed West Fort regions. WEST FORT

Using pedestrains KEYWORDS Connectivity East fort Material Structure West fort Vallakkadavu Functionalism Enchakkal Jn Vallakkadavu West fort Hand drawn Base plan Heritage Buildings along the stretch N

OBJECTIVES

The existing cultural heritage corridor is connecting the East fort to West fort. Our project aims extending this heritage corridoor along the Arattu road towards the Parvathy puthanar.

STRUCTURAL PLAN

EXISTING OVERALL STRUCTURAL PLAN

PROPOSED

Planting trees for shade

URBAN DESIGN OF HIDDEN HERITAGE : CREATING

CULTURAL GATEWAY

CITY based Connecting parks - to reduce waste disposal 2.1 3.1 3.2 2.2 2.3 2.4 interventions,Maintaining intactness 2 3 To create Public meeting point continuity. Integrating cultural corridor Existing Source Town planning Dept. Proposed Sidewalk Existing Building Sidewalk Pedestrian Parvathi puthanar Parvathi puthanar Promenade Road Connectng parks Pedestrian walkways Pedestrian flow Seating spaces along the pedestrians. Street developement according to guidelines Open spaces in fornt of shops. Pedestrianflow PROPOSED STRUCTURAL PLAN CULTURAL HERITAGE of identity Historic preservation of place Community participation Visual attractiveness Fort Area Source Town planning Dept. Buildings according to guidelines. General Guidelines are proposed by Heritage Commission in East Fort area. EAST FORT

TO THE

Arattu road To West Fort To Airport (Aarattu) To Chakka Study Boundary Vehicular road Sevice road Pedestrian pathway Aarattu pathway To Chakka Residential area Commercial area Social area Industrail area Heritage landmark Airport Transportation landmark Potential area Proposed landmark Vacant area Educational Institution Heritage area Airport Religious area Proposed bus terminal Aarattu pathway Nodes West fort: Nagercoil Amma Veedu

HERITAGE CORRIDOOR (VALLAKKADAVU WESTFORT) West fort Enchakkal Vallakkadavu To Kovalam To Chakka Character development zone Heritage landmark Airport Transportation landmark Proposed landmark Heritage area Proposed green spaces Nodes Vehicular road Sevice road Pedestrian pathway Aarattu pathway Connection There is a discontinuity of the corridor at this node (Enchakkal) Parvathy Puthanar To West Fort PROPOSED STRUCTURAL PLAN Vallakkadavu: Biodiversity museum Vallakkadavu: Bridge Source re-thinkingthefuture.com Use Material Work flows, visitor flows, supply flow Functional Parameters Heritage urbanism Preservation Continuity Conservation Restoration Adaptive reuse Functionalism Boat house Biodiversity museum To Muttathara To TVM Domestic Airport To Airport (Aarattu) To Muttathara To West Fort To TVM Domestic Airport To Chakka Character to be maintained in the street Muttathara To Domestic To Chakka LEGENDS Landmark Lines Node Icons 088 01 SHEET NO REDEVELOPMENT OF PARVATHY PUTHANAR & THE URBAN COALESCE DESIGN STRUCTURE Airport (Aarattu) Muttathara West ort TVM Domestic Airport Heritage landmark Airport ransportation landmark otential landmark ourist landmark andmark Commercial landmark Social infrastructure landmark Node roposed transport terminal otential area for community rosposed Area for Community Centre roposed area for water terminal Excavated area for widening ater) Water edge development roposed terminal roposed community centre Public/semi public area Waterbody Hyacinth cover Heritage area Green zone Recreational area Hospitals Education institute Icons Airport raffic otential area Activity Airport (Aarattu) Muttathara West ort TVM Domestic Airport Chakka Character be maintained the street TVM Chakka LEGENDS Heritage landmark Airport ransportation landmark otential landmark ourist landmark andmark Commercial landmark Social infrastructure landmark Lines Study Boundary ehicular road Sevice road edestrian pathway rocession pathway rocession pathway (pedestrian) Connection Modified existing road roposed pedestrian road roposed road otential area for development Node Character development zone ransport terminal roposed transport terminal otential area for community rosposed Area for Community Centre Residential area be modified roposed area for water terminal Excavated area for widening ater) Water edge development acant area Zones (Existing and Proposed) roposed residential area Residential area Commercial area Industrail area Airport (transportation) roposed terminal roposed community centre Public/semi public area roposed Commercial area Waterbody Hyacinth cover Restricated area Heritage area Green zone Recreational area Hospitals Education institute Icons Airport raffic otential area Activity Encouraging public node of transit by developing acitivity node existing multiple transit nodes. Improving the linkage with the main buisness city. Establishing guidelines to maintain the cultural integrity Developing aarattu procession path part heritage •Connection bridge on nodes •Reconstruction and character conservation of exisiting bridges •Limiting the obstacles that obstruct the view to the river. •connections along the waterfront and into the neighbourhoods. •Engage with water. Integrating public movement network-vehicular and pedestrian network. Enhancing the quality of open spaces and pedestrian friendly environment. ANAGHA ANUSREE ASHOKAN RYAN PEREIRA GAUTUM AJITH AYANA C. VAISAKH ANNIE BOSCO GROUP 088 01 REDEVELOPMENT OF PARVATHY PUTHANAR & THE URBAN COALESCE DESIGN STRUCTURE

STRUCTURAL

OVERALL

PLAN