Designer I at Hord Coplan Macht | Baltimore Sept 2024 - Present
▪ Supported architecture and interior design teams through concept, schematic, and design development phases.
▪ Created 3D visualizations for 5+ senior living and affordable housing projects in Maryland.
▪ Designed 12+ interior amenity and dining spaces for senior living and housing projects, collaborating with the ID Team.
▪ Assisted the studio with RFP packages, design award submissions, and Cove tool analysis.
Summer Intern - Co-Op Intern at SP Murphy Inc | Chicago Jun 2023 - Apr 2024
▪ Supported the team in CA for three Multi-family housing projects in Chicago.
▪ Assisted program director with site logistics planning, value engineering,and procurement efforts.
Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Jan 2024 - May 2024
▪ Mentored and evaluated students at design studio ARCH 172: Drawing and Modeling.
▪ Helped the faculty with design studio reviews, presentations, records, and assignments.
Junior Architect at VRG Design Den | Chennai Feb 2022 - Apr 2022
▪ Conceptualized with the team to produce schematic designs for two Residential projects.
▪ Produced interior design concepts and 3D visualization for residential projects.
Architectural Intern at Zionarch Architects | Chennai May 2019 - Apr 2020
▪ Assisted the Principal in concept and schematic design phases for a boutique hotel project.
▪ Prepared 3D visualization and client presentation for 7+ residential and commercial projects.
▪ Collaborated with the team to produce working drawings and design specifications for various projects.
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture (M. Arch.) | University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign | GPA 3.66/4 Aug 2022 - May 2024
▪ Graduate Representative & Member - NOMAS UIUC Chapter 2024
▪ Editor - Ricker Report 2022 - 2023
▪ Travel Design Studio - Santiago, Dominican Republic 2022
▪ Relevant Coursework - Experimental Envelopes, Design-Construction Futures, Visual representation,Graphic Design, Modeling, Japanese Minimalism and Adv. Communication Landscape in Architecture.
Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.) | Anna University | Chennai | GPA 3.08/4 Aug 2016 - Apr 2021
▪ Thesis - Urban Park Retail Development Coimbatore 2021
▪ Research Project - Urban Design Study of Tambaram 2020
▪ Unit Secretary | Designee - National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA), India 2017 - 2019
▪ Relevant Coursework - Revit Modeling, Construction Technology, Interior Design, Urban Design, Urban Housing, Landscape & Ecology, Site Analysis and Sustainable Planing & Architecture
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOUSING Chennai, Tamil Nadu
THE THING
URBAN PARK RETAIL DEVELOPMENT
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ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN Champaign, Illinois
PROFESSIONAL WORK
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THE OUTPOST
BIOLOGICAL FIELD RESEARCH STATION, CHARLESTON, ILLINOIS
Instructor - Scott Murray | Collaborator - Krishna Jayachandran |
The “Ridge of the Hill and Edge of the Lake” is a design concept that prioritizes the integration of a building with its natural surroundings, expressly the unique features of the Ridge of the Hill and the Edge of the Lake. They offer unique design opportunities as they aspire to create a harmonious relationship between the building and the natural environment by following the contours of the hill, taking advantage of the views of the lake, and using modularity in planning. The design approach enhances the experience of both researchers and visitors, promoting collaboration and discovery, which is a key consideration
+++ SARA New York 2024 Student Design Award of Merit
+++ SARA 2024 National Student Design Award of Merit
in ecological research. The Outpost’s design strategy emphasizes the importance of creating clear distinctions between public and private spaces in order to support the needs of scienti昀椀c research while also providing a welcoming and accessible environment for visitors. This is achieved through a carefully choreographed system of movement and circulation that guides people through the space in a way that reinforces these distinctions.
The project’s emphasis on modularity stands as a cornerstone, enabling versatile configurations where sections can be interchanged to create diverse pods. This innovative approach not only fosters adaptability but also facilitates easy relocation for research purposes in different environments. It allows for seamless transitions between various setups, supporting on-site scientific investigations while ensuring efficiency and flexibility in the face of changing research needs.
Gutter bent stainless steel for water draining.
Roll up awning
Insulation R20 = 6in.
Rigid Insul Lawn plywood finish
Wooden skylight with top hung double glazing
Structural glue laminated timber
Double glazed sliding doors with wooden frame and glass thickness of 6mm. and glass thickness of 6 mm.
Double glazed wooden framed door
Gutter bent stainless steel for water draining.
Handrail steel(pre fabricated staircase)
Elevator for A
Handrail (steel / wooden) bar with hot dip galvanized finish
Shading device with polycarbonate
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= 3mm opalescentfixed to MS steel box with provision electric supply for lights in it.
“Among the mountains and lamps, we 昀椀nd our place” Art Hotel Kyoto’s concept artfully melds design, nature, and culture, drawing inspiration from Kyoto’s mountains and lamps. It creates a serene, nature-connected oasis with an artistic mountain-shaped gallery and a day-to-night experience mirroring the city’s luminosity, all while seamlessly connecting with Kyoto’s unique identity and culture.
Rooted in Kyoto’s beloved elements, such as the mountains and lamps, our hotel design effortlessly integrates into local culture and tradition, bridging the gap between our cherished visitors and the city’s distinctive identity.
Toro Nagashi / Among the floating lanterns of Art Hotel in Kyoto
Toro Nagashi / Podium floor
Toro Nagashi / Lanterns Afloat - Exploring the Terraced Gardens at the PodiumToroPodium
Toro Nagashi / The Journey amidst the Mountains
INSTANT NEIGHBORHOOD
CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY CENTER, NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Instructor - Joseph Altshuler | Collaborators - Harshini Varanasi
Experience the quintessence of roller-coasters in our innovative architectural design, inspired by the Synthetic landscape, Archigram, and Cedric Price’s Fun Palace. Walking into a space where the very essence of a roller-coaster’s exhilarating energy is captured in the design. This vision is not just about physical structures but about evoking the playfulness and excitement that roller-coasters embody.
+++ RATIO 2024 Graduate Design Excellence Award - Honorable Mention
+++ SARA 2024 National Student Design Award of Honor
INSTANT NEIGHBOURHOOD
At the heart of this design concept lies the intention to foster a deep connection with the community of north lawndale. This connection is nurtured through the ingenious incorporation of plug-in modules, which serve as dynamic elements that adapt to the needs and desires of the community. These modules act as versatile spaces, capable of transforming to accommodate various activities and functions, much like the diverse experiences one encounters on a roller-coaster ride.
NORTH LAWNDALE
INSTANT NEIGHBOURHOOD COMING SOON...!
INSTANT NEIGHBOURHOOD
GREENDALE
URBAN PARK RETAIL DEVELOPMENT, COIMBATORE
Instructor - Babu Raj
Urban Park Retail Development Coimbatore can be de昀椀ned as a new typology of mixed-use development where a huge shopping mall with recreation, entertainment, and an innovative co-working space that uniquely blends with different levels of multi-level parkland to form a perfect THIRD PLACE. The Project aims to create a destination center that can combat problems (e.g. E-Commerce) that result to the death of the malls. Ultimately the project intends to be a landmark for the city and to provide a new experience to the people of Coimbatore.
“And I Lift up my eyes unto the Hills”
The beautiful and rich natural heritage of the Western Ghats of Coimbatore and Nilgiris was the starting point of the design process. The rolling hills, the lush green tea estates and the beautiful contours were re昀氀ected in the form and essence of the building. Simply put the project is intended to be a reminiscence of the hills and valleys nearby.
Site Selection for Retail Development - Coimbatore, situated in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, stands as one of southern India’s largest cities. These include proximity to trade areas, a robust district economy, attractive returns for investors, streamlined land acquisition processes, a consumer base with high disposable income, a youthful demographic of shoppers, active citizenry, and thriving tourism within the district. The project’s core concept is formed by integrating site characteristics, zoning regulations, and the natural geometry of the location.
CO-WORKING HUB IN GREENDALE
The Co-Working space itself is an emerging idea among the young Indian-freelancers, workaholics, students, Entrepreneurs, etc. The aim is to provide a working environment to different types of people with different personality traits. The recent trends show that most of the co-working office spaces are designed for the highly extroverted people and my project aims to create and reconfigure a collaborative workspace for people with different psychological traits (THE BIG PERSONALITY TRAITS) and To consider psychosocial aspects such as Comfortableness, Status, Personalization, and Privacy. Ultimately to focus Corporate aspects such as mobility, Legibility, Sustainability, and image and to consider Physical aspects such as accessibility, Balance, Smell, Touch, Hearing, and Vision. The co-working space finally completes the Urban Park Retail Development making it a perfect third place.
EYRIE KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL, CHENNAI
Instructor - Kokilavani Thiyagarajan
The site is located near the Pallikaranai marshland in Chennai were hundreds of birds visit there during migratory period. It’s a paradise for bird watchers. Taking all this into account my design intends to create a School which does not disturb the birds and their habitat nearby rather it provides a place were even inside the school the birds are welcomed bye the green roof. Studies show that the green roof acts as a turf for the migratory birds.
Ultimately the design offers the young kindergarten school toddlers a glimpse of beautiful birds even inside the site. The design also provides a library with birdwatching place for the young toddlers to see the nearby marshland, the streams and the birds visiting and get excited !
MADRAS CO HOUSING
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOUSING
Instructor
- Babu Raj
The project’s objective is to cultivate a vibrant urban community intertwined with lush greenery. Central to this vision is the creation of a verdant oasis, shielded from vehicular traf昀椀c—a greenbelt sanctuary. This deliberate design choice not only fosters tranquil living but also strategically positions numerous viewpoints, both within and outside the community, offering residents captivating perspectives of their surroundings. In crafting this multifamily housing concept, the emphasis lies in nurturing a symbiotic relationship between nature and humanity.
At its core is a central urban park, serving as the heart of the community and embodying the principles of co-housing. The site is nestled within a lively residential area, surrounded by hospitals, hotels, and temples. Inspired by the tropical essence of Chennai and its sprawling residential landscape and nearby lake, the design harmonizes with its surroundings. Embracing the natural beauty and cultural richness of the area, our vision seeks to create a tranquil oasis amidst the urban hustle and bustle.
ROW HOUSES
The row houses in the gated community are designed in such a way that every unit gets good amount of ventilation and natural lighting which are the most difficult part to achieve. Even though a small individual house the house has a double height hall and a small courtyard facing the hall. The courtyard can be used as a seating space, a spiritual place, a pet area, or even a kitchen garden that-part we leave it to the users.
Transformable structures using translational scissors units are a type of architectural design that allows for a building or structure to be able to transform and adapt to different situations and needs. These structures are made up of interconnected modules that are connected by translational scissors units, which allow for the modules to move and change position relative to one another.
This means that the structure can be adjusted to 昀椀t different functions or spaces, such as changing from a single-story building to a multi-story building, or recon昀椀guring the interior layout to accommodate different activities. Transformable structures using translational scissors units are a promising area of research in architecture and engineering, as they offer a 昀氀exible and adaptable solution to the changing needs of modern society.
PROFESSIONAL WORK
CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, COLUMBIA, MD
Design Firm - Hord Coplan Macht | Role - Designer | Senior Living Design Team
The design aimed to create distinct courtyards for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care units, each offering tailored programs and outdoor experiences that enrich residents’ daily lives. The corner tower feature maximizes the signi昀椀cance of its location making it a bold tower. The stepped building form established a clear massing hierarchy that optimizes natural daylight and frames beautiful views.
Program diagram
Massing diagram
Contributed to the concept and schematic design phases by developing initial ideas and design strategies with the design team. Prepared diagrams, drawings, and 3D models to clearly communicate the project’s vision. Supported the design principal on massing studies and facade design iterations
The prominent corner view
The building approach
PROFESSIONAL WORK
WORKFORCE HOUSING, HERSHEY, PE
Design Firm - Hord Coplan Macht | Role - Designer | Affordable Housing Design Team & Interior Design
Located near a vibrant and colorful amusement park, this workforce housing project aims to create a subtle and sophisticated temporary accommodation for its staff. The open and 昀氀exible amenity spaces encourage collaboration and adaptability, while well-planned rooms and lounges provide areas for rest and social interaction, fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment for young residents..
Main entrance view
The corner view
Collaborated closely with the architecture and interior design teams during the design development phase. Supporting the project architect, I developed facade elevation studies, exploring different material options and interactions to enhance the project’s character. Designed, modeled and rendered different interior spaces with the ID Design leader.
The main entrance lobby
The co-work lounge
PROFESSIONAL WORK
DINING SPACES - URBAN CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, BETHESDA, MD
Design Firm - Hord Coplan Macht | Role - Designer | Senior Living Design Team & Interior Design Team
This new urban CCRC includes over 1,400 units of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled care. Within one of its residential towers, two distinct dining venues create contrasting experiences for residents. The formal dining space features a re昀椀ned yet textured material palette that lends sophistication to the interior, while the casual dining area incorporates bold colors and modern design elements to offer a relaxed and contemporary atmosphere for senior residents.
Formal dining venue
Formal dining venue
For this project, I worked closely with the interior design lead to design and model the dining spaces. Throughout the schematic design and design development phases, I created multiple design iterations and 3D renderings to explore and communicate the evolving vision
