Architecture Portfolio

KEY 1. Air movement 2. shadows and curiosity 3. Re ection and Confusion 4. Repetition, Direct light, and Resting 5. Solid/ Void 6. Light source and Void

Deeksha Reddy Kankanala

Academic Works

1. Hilton Garden Inn 2. Business Class Studio 3. Door Handle 4. 9x9 Blocks 5. Solids and Voids 6. O

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1. Hilton Garden Inn Expansion

Existing Building Condition

The historical building which is now known as Hilton garden inn has 2 main entry which leads in to a double heighted hotel lobby which was used as Vally nationl bank’s main lobby, back in 1938. It has a elements of art deco style in the exterior & interior of the building.

LIGHT RAIL

BALL

RENAISSANCE EXPANSION SITE

CHASE TOWER

ROOM

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HILTON GARDEN INN

Strength

- Great proximity from various kinds of transport systems

-It has a strong historical background

-It is located in the heart of the city

-The building has good accessibility

-The locality attracts divergent crowds

SWOT Analysis

Weakness

- Noise levels are eccentuated

- There is no transition space between the road and the building

- Availability of parking space is limited

-The current building attracts mostly corporate crowds

- Lack of greenery around

-No outdoor space

- The building is a historic building

Opportunity

- The building has a scope to be made as an entertainment hub, considering the history and the location

- To attract more of a young crowd, as educational institutions (Downtown ASU) are close by

- Scope of adding a sustainable feature and more greenery into the heart of the city

- To give the building a new identity on the basis of its’ histpry

Threat

- No great view points as it is between the busy city center, and amidst other tall buildings

- The building being a historical building

- Parking and traffic might become an issue

- Homeless people are/will surround the locale, as it is the downtown

ROOM

PARKING

REGENCY

PAID

HYATT

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EXTERIOR FACADE DEVELOPMENT

TheFacade

East&Westside

aluminium verticals finished with powdercoating glass layer behind the verticals

mullion to hold the external skin of the building verical tapered clean glass textured glass

North&Southside

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BUILDING ELEVATIONS

EAST SIDE ELEVATION WEST SIDE ELEVATION NORTH SIDE ELEVATION first floor 0’-0’’ thirteenth floor 151’-3’’ thirtieth floor 328’-0’’ 9

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1st Floor Plan

Scale: 1/6” = 1’

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2. The Business Class Studio is designed for a business proﬀessional where he/she can have a proper work-life balance.

2nd Floor Plan

Scale: 1/6” = 1’

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Interior View of the Study Room

Not to Scale

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Interior View of the 2nd floor Not

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Interior View

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Model Not to Scale

Scale : 0.5” = 1’

Scale : 3” = 1’

Front Door Elevation Door Handle Elevation

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Cold to the touch

But you know you’re walking into warmth Your safe Homespace

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Lock set Detailed Plan Scale : 3” = 1’ Latch set Detailed Plan Scale : 3” = 1’ 20

Front Door Plan Scale : 1.5” = 1’ 21

Front Door Iso

Scale : 1/2” = 1’

Front Door frame Section

Scale : 1/2” = 1’

Front Door interior and exterior Elevation

Scale : 1/2” = 1’

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Door Model photos

Scale : not to scale

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The 9x9 Blocks is a project to make people experience their feelings in different types of spaces. Different age groups and their abilities let them experience each of the 9 blocks in a different way, making it a unique experience for all.

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Perspectives of the interior Scale : not to scale 24

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The Moodboard

A B The Plan Scale : 1’ = 1/8” Journey Map 26

7 year old girl

She is a carefree girl with few responsibilities. She loves to explore new places and amazes her parents by the way she perceives some things. She has a lot of friends that she loves to share her experiences with.

45 year old lady

She is a homemaker. She takes help from her kids with new technology. She tries her best to protect her kids from harm. She loves to go out with friends and tries to enjoy her life.

70 year old man

He is physically t, but tired most of the time. His preferred mode of transportation is walking for short distances. He doesn’t understand new technology or anything that he previously didn’t know; it frustrates him.