Denis Amirtharaj - Architecture Portfolio 2020

Architecture Portfolio - selected works of

DENIS AMIRTHARAJ 2016-2021

COVER- GREEN ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE / ESTUDIO CAVERNAS / P.C:DENIS AMIRTHRAJ

edenisraj@gmail.com

Denis Amirtharaj

Address 13/197 Karpaganagr 5th St, K.Pudur, Madurai -625007, India.

Contact +91-9789655076 edenisraj@gmail.com

EDUCATION

STUDIO EXPERIENCE

2012-2017

JUL 2018 - DEC 2020

Bachelors in Architecture [CGPA-8.49]

Estudio Cavernas,Thailand

RECOGNITION & PUBLICATIONS

We are a team of two architects and an engineer working on social and environmentally responsible projects. Last two years, we have built projects in Thailand, Cambodia and Maldives. Working in various region allowed me to learn extensively on the role of site architect, project manager and quantity surveyor. The construction of these projects was also executed by the studio with the help of migrant workers hired under our training program.

McGan's Ooty School of Architecture

AUG 2020 Dezeen Awards - 'Green Island' [Estudio Cavernas] FEB 2020 Design detail,India - 'In humanity lies hope' [print] Dezeen, Domus, Archdaily - 'Green Island' [Web] AUG 2018 UnIATA - International Architecture Thesis Award Winner - ‘Home for the Escaped' JUL 2019 Passion Passport - 'Chiang Mai: Denis Amirtharaj’s Creative City' [web]

INTERIM STUDIO WORKS JAN 2021 - MAR 2021

Studio Mumbai, India

Architect

AUG 2017 - MARCH 2018

Architecture Brio, India Junior Architect

A Design studio in Mumbai led by Ar.Robert Verrijt and Ar.Shefali Balwani with emphasis on residential design.

I was responsible in the design and tendering of a private house while simultaneously working on the design projects of billionbricks, NGO and Bandra collective [Urban development in Mumbai] - which the studio is part of. The studio offered me insight into executing a unified design with attention to detailing and material research.

Alvar Aalto Exhibiton - Helsinki, Finland Design and preparation of the exhibition space in coordination with Museum of Finnish Architecture

FEB 2016 - APR 2016

MAY 2018

Intern

Evolve Studio,India

Illustrator - Architectural illustrations and sketches for the projects portfolio of the studio.

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY AutoCAD, Sketchup, VRay, Rhinoceros, Revit [Beginner], 3Ds Max [Beginner] Adobe suite, MS office

Han Awal & Partners Architects, Indonesia The studio is known for its conservation projects of traditio nal Indonesian Architecture under Rumah Asuh initiative led by Ar.Yori Antar motivated me to be part of this team.

I was involved in design development of homestays for the Dingiso tribe in Papua and Government Public space designs in Jakarta.

JUN 2015 - OCT 2015

Studio Archetype, India Intern

LANGUAGE

Tamil - Native English - Fluent Hindi - Competent

Architecture and Urban planning firm based in Goa since 1999, with emphasis on contextual designs. I was involved in the design and development of Indo-Portuguese style villas and hotels.

Timeline - Studio works

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Carter Road Promenade, India

Inclined, India

Sumba Schools, Indonesia

Green Island, Thailand

Visitors Centre-HWF, Thailand

Divers Centre & Cafe, Maldives

Koh Kong Mangrove Lodging, Cambodia

[BUILT]

[ON-GOING]

[BUILT]

Architects: Juan Cuevas, Yago Cuevas[Eng.] Denis Amirtharaj Construction: Estudio Cavernas Role: Architectural designer + Site Architect

Architects: Juan Cuevas, Denis Amirtharaj Role: Architectural designer

Architects: Juan Cuevas Denis Amirtharaj Construction: Estudio Cavernas Role: Architectural designer + Site Architect

[BUILT]

Urban Development Architects: Bandra Collective + Architecture Brio Role: Architectural designer with Robert Verrijt, Aishwarya Shankar

[ON-GOING]

Private Residence

[PROPOSAL]

Architects: Architecture Brio Role: Architectural designer with Robert Verrijt, Shefali Belwani,Alisha

Educational

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Architects: Architecture Brio Role: Architectural designer with Robert Verrijt, Madhura Joshi

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Cultural, Educational Architects: Juan Cuevas, Yago Cuevas[Eng.] Denis Amirtharaj Construction: Estudio Cavernas Role: Architectural designer + Site Architect

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Public

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Hospitality

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Timeline - Internship, Academic works 2012-2015

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[ACADEMIC PROJECTS]

[COMPETITIONS]

[INTERNSHIP] Studio Archetype

[INTERNSHIP] Han Awal & Partners

[DISSERTATION]

[URBAN DESIGN]

[THESIS]

Convention center and Hotel

Annual Nasa Design Comp.

Keshia Villas, Goa -

Lungs of Jakarta -

Post Disaster Reconstruction

Temple city -

'Home for the Escaped'

Documentation and redesign of Urban pockets in Madurai, India

Transitional Housing for the Rohingya Refugees in Delhi, India

Hospitality

Ayurvedic Resort

Multi speciality Hospital South Indian Design Healthcare Comp.

Rural Survey FIFA stadium Vernacular - Documentation Indian Green Building 360° School Comp.

Educational

Agro research centre

Hospitality

Documentation of Toda tribe

Conservatory Cafe

Louis I Khan Trophy

Indo-portuguese style [BUILT]

Private Residence

Hotel Anjuna, Goa [BUILT]

Hospitality Role: Assistant Arch. designer with Ashwinikumar Prabhu, Valerie Monteiro, Kalyan Chatim

Kalijodo National Park in Indonesia [BUILT]

Public, Landscape

Role: Assistant Arch. designer with Yori Antar, Steve Asoes, Ryan Ridge

The Architect as Cultural Activists

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20 Dingizo Homestay, Papua Rumah Hanoi [BUILT]

Cultural, Vernacular Role: Assistant Arch. designer with Yori Antar, Adhi Jafar, Muhammad Fadhil

St.Matius, Indonesia Church Complex [BUILT]

Religious

Role: Assistant Arch. designer with Yori Antar, Steve Asoes

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THESE PROJECTS WERE SUBMITTED FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELORS IN ARCHITECTURE

Publications: Archdaily | Architectural Digest,India | Dynasty,Taiwan | Metropolis | Detail,Denmark | Arquine,Mexico | Designdetail,India [print] | Domus,Italy | Dezeen | Designboom Awards: Dezeen Awards 2020 - Longlist

GREEN ISLAND Mae Sot, Thailand

[BUILT] Cultural, Educational

2018

Area: 1050 m² Architects: Juan Cuevas, Yago Cuevas[Eng.], Denis Amirtharaj Construction: Estudio Cavernas Budget: 14,500 € Funds: Siemens Gamesa Role: Architectural designer + Site Architect + Photographer

At the heart of a municipal waste centre, home to 400 Burmese migrants, lies an island of green and a site where space, power and identity collide. Faced with decades of structural inequality which have denied them access to social and economic opportunities, the migrants in this community have sought refuge in Mae Sot, Thailand where they collect plastic for a nominal profit.

Located at the core of the settlement, the Green Island provides a centrally located, accessible, and safe space where children can learn and play together. Premised on the formative power of physical space, the Island is designed to create multiple opportunities to fulfil children’s social, physical, and cognitive needs. At the focal point of the island is a community centre that doubles as a classroom.

An open learning environment with varying degrees of enclosure to support different learning conditions. Flexible open spaces allow for greater scope for movement and encourage interaction and collaboration. When needed, the main interior space can be divided using a mobile partition, a bookshelf with an attached whiteboard, allowing the space to be used simultaneously by different groups.

^Green Island Community centre & Football field/ Interior

^Section - Green Island Community centre

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Given the extreme weather conditions in the area, the southwest face of the centre is surrounded by protective teak trees which shield it from rain and sun. Prone to heavy rainfall during monsoon season, the building is elevated to avoid water damage to the structure and a low-cost French drainage system is constructed to mitigate flooding. A large opening on three sides of the building provides cross ventilation and natural light. Reclaimed timber was used for the structure and flooring and locally assembled sugarcane thatch for the roof. An inner layer of aluzinc was added beneath the thatch with a middle layer of vertically placed eucalyptus to create an air chamber to avoid excessive radiation from the roof.

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05. Double layer Roofing SugarcaneThatch Eucalyptus sticks 80mm dia.

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^Construction process - [a] Timber Framework [b] Aluminium Zinc metal roofing [c] Sugarcane thatch roofing

04. Crown Welded steel plate 5mm

Adjacent to the community centre is a football field lined with bleachers. Students can transition seamlessly into outdoor recreational spaces via an access ramp which provides extra space for children to congregate and rest between activities. Sports equipment is stored under the side platforms which can be accessed from the ground. Incorporated throughout the outdoor area are different learning units including musical instruments, climbing apparatus and a food garden to encourage learning everywhere.

03. Structure Timber framework

Since its construction, twenty families have built their homes around the Green Island reinforcing the original concept of local ownership and belonging. The Green Island has taken on a symbolic meaning for the community who are united through a central space that represents the community’s identity and shared vision for their own development.

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02. Flooring Wooden planks 120mm x 20mm

01. Floor structure Steel framework 50mm x 50mm [platform] 100mm x 50mm [footing]

^Community centre & bleacher / Entrance ramp

^Community centre - exploaded isometric view

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INCLINED Mumbai, India

[ON-GOING] Private Residence

2017

Area: 2700 m² Design Studio: Architecture Brio Architects: Robert Verrijt, Denis Amirtharaj, Alisha Role: Architectural designer [stages of planning, design development, tender/working drawings]

The project lies on flat open land surrounded by fields, green hills and forests. The site located in Alibaug, a coastal town in the south of the city of the Bombay. The weather remains salubrious round the year, The monsoon pours heavy rainfall, the winter brings a pleasant climate and the summer brings moderate to hot climate. The response to the project chiefly came from the clients brief to give an in and out experience with the interior and the surroundings of the site.

^Exterior view/Render - vray

The project explores by creating three different building mass (private, public and semi-private) connected through courtyards and semi-open walkways. The linear floor plan aligned with the longer sides facing North/South set up a strong primary axis. The parallel continued sloped roof is incorporated to sustain from heavy rainfall during the monsoon and also blends with the local architecture.

The bedrooms and living rooms with double floor heights bring in sense of openness by allowing plenty of light and offering significant views of the landscape around.

^Bedroom Interior view/Render - vray

^Physical study model

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The design incorporates steel portal frame building typology in a highly refined and detailed way. The multiple insulated roof is supported by MS steel frames, the roof is made with handmade clay tiles. The roof finds expression from the inside of the house as well, giving magnitude to the ceiling by exposing the structural frames in the bedrooms and the living,

The brief for the interior included the provision of a space that interacts with the surroundings. The bedrooms are attached with courtyards which enhances the microclimate, pervaded with a sense of calm and continual views over the gentle contours and varied planting of the external landscape. The emphasis of internal courtyards in on harmonious earthy colours, warm earthy textures, the deep green of the landscape and uninterrupted view of the sky overhead.

Custom orderPetersen Tegl Bricks C22 Dimensions 528 x 170 x 37 mm Bricks per/m2 14-15 pcs Weight per brick 4,5-5,0 kg Recom. batten distance 130 mm

^Sample C22 Petersen Tegl brick

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07. Aluminium gutter 08. Roof sandwich battens 40mm 09. Concrete Shera board 20mm 10. MS angled beam 200 x 100 x 8mm 11. Fly ash brick wall

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^Isometric roof detail

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01. Handmade Clay roof tile 240 x 540 x 37mm 02. Horizontal Aluminium battens 30mm 03. WP Bituminus sheet 3mm 04. Aerolam reflective insul.

3mm 05. Insulation foam XPS 60mm 06. Plywood 60mm 07. Wood slats 40mm x 25mm 08. Paving support pads

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09. PUC water proofing membrane Sika or equivalent + Geotextile 5mm 10. MS Main Beam 200mm x 100mm x 8mm 11. False ceiling-Shera board 20mm 12. Vertical Aluminium battens 40mm 13. Aluminum battens 40mm 14. Deck wood IPE 25mm 15. Stiffner plate 8mm 16. Base plate 500mm x 300mm x 12mm 17. Plinth beam 300mm x 450mm 18. Cover - Kota tile 300mm x 300mm x 25mm 19. Pebbel gutter 50mm wide 20. Floor finish - Terrazo flooring 25mm 21. Cement screed 20mm 22. Lightweight fill Siporex 50mm 23. Deck sheet slab 100mm 24. Air gap 20mm 25. Aluminium gutter profile 300mm wide [min] 26. Steel box section beam 200mm x 100mm 27. Skylight

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28. Fixed casement window PFD50 29. MS Main Beam 200mm x 100mm x 8mm 30. SLEEK VIEWALL Sliding Window system 3 track 3 glass shutter 31. Grey Kota stone 20mm 32. Concrete slab 150mm

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^Living room view/Render-Vray

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KOHKONG MANGROVE LODGING

Publications: Designboom | ArquitecturaViva,Spain | Architizer | Archello

Koh Kong, Cambodia

[BUILT] Hospitality

2020

Area: 980 m² Architects: Juan Cuevas, Denis Amirtharaj Construction: Estudio Cavernas Funds: YWF, Cambodia Role: Architectural designer + Site Architect + Photographer

Koh Kong, a peninsula in the Gulf of Thailand and part of Cambodia’s 450-kilometre coastline, features several closely interrelated ecosystems. Expansive mangrove forests carve out small islands, waterways, and ecologically diverse estuaries along the coast, creating a vital and fragile ecosystem which local communities rely on for their livelihoods. In recent decades, economic development in the country, characterized by widespread natural resource exploitation, has devastated Koh Kong’s wildlife and has marginalized local communities from the forests, fisheries, and arable areas which they need to live and thrive.

^Koh Kong Mangrove lodging - site view

Koh Kong Mangrove Lodging provides an alternative model of development, one that is rooted in the preservation of Koh Kong’s natural resources and the promotion of community resilience. Perched on white sandy beaches, thatch lodges combine traditional piling techniques used in surrounding floating villages with a minimalist open-air design to create an elevated vantage point for local communities and travellers to enjoy Koh Kong’s clear blue waters and coastal breeze. Oriented along the main ocean-land wind direction to maximize airflow, the interior of the structure remains cool and ventilated during the hot season. Protected by a grove of trees, a central radial structure connects the lodges to a sand pathway.

^Koh Kong Mangrove lodging - Bamboo pavilion

^Koh Kong Mangrove lodging - site plan

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Our localized design solutions respect and respond to the environmental and social contexts where we work. In Koh Kong, we worked closely with local communities who are still overcoming the impacts of devastating environmental degradation from unsustainable development practices. To ensure the meaningful inclusion of community needs throughout the project, local fisherman and construction workers were engaged in the design process from the beginning to exchange knowledge on locally available building materials and low impact, culturally appropriate construction techniques. Through this localised approach, Estudio Cavernas was able to sustainably build a space where local communities can enjoy Koh Kong’s diverse ecosystems which will continue to flourish.

Video link to the short movie documenting the construction process of the project: https://youtu.be/0BT8IBrtDSo - Movie by Denis Amirtharaj

^Pyramidal frame house - Physical study model

^Areca Catechu [Betel Nut Palm]

^Pyramidal framed lodge section/ Construction process- [a] Pyramidal frame structure [b] Hardwood flooring [c] Rear view od the lodge

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^Bamboo pavilion - construction stages [a]

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Tropical rainfalls and changing tides result in an ever-shifting beach topography necessitating the use of flexible and durable building materials. An extensive palette of locally sourced natural materials including betel nut palm (Areca Catechu), a slender single palm tree widely cultivated in Asia, and giant bamboo (Dendrocalamus Asper), were chosen for the main structure. While widely available, these fast-growing, renewable materials are rarely used in the region for permanent structures Simple geometries were selected for the lodges to provide more opportunities for experimentation during the construction process. The use of a saltwater immersion treatment was needed to preserve and protect the bamboo. Workshops were held with the local construction teams to test out building solutions using different treatments, material connections, and finishes tailored for the topography and conditions of each lodge.

^Bamboo pavilion - Physical study model

^Dendrocalmus Asper Bamboo

^Bamboo pavilion/Joineries- [a] Interconnected beams/column [b] Self Supporting Reciprocal roof [c] Column roof member connection

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VISITORS CENTRE - HWF

[BUILT] Public

Mae Sot, Thailand

2019

Area: 92 m² Architects: Juan Cuevas, Yago Cuevas[Eng.], Denis Amirtharaj Construction: Estudio Cavernas Budget: 15,000 € Funds: Help Without Frontiers Role: Architectural designer + Site Architect + Photographer

HWF Visitor Center project is born from the idea of creating a multipurpose space for the students attending the camps held in the complex, as well as an initiative to create revenue from an alternative source other than donations.

Located in the premises of the organization headquarters (Mae Pa, Thailand), the centre directs its views and open space to the garden, located in the southwest, while closing itself to the adjacent dormitories building, in the north.

^Compressed Earh Bricks [CEB] wall & Rammed Earth Wall

the 'walls' become a connecting factor between each space.

The visitors centre required to incorporate three spaces - Pantry, Indoor seating area and Outdoor activity space.

The design alternates the position of each wall creating an interesting circulation between each space.

^Construction/Training of Migrant workers

^Visitors centre - Plan

^Visitors centre - Physical study model

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Steel trusses hold the roof, transferring the weight to load-bearing walls in the backside and a steel beam in the front, held by an array of solid recycled teak columns. The walls are built with two different variations of the use of the earth. The external ones, exposed to the tropical rains, use compressed earth blocks manufactured in the vicinity of the site, while the remaining ones are erected by ramming earth inside a formwork.

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A. Reinforcement bars 12mm B. Plywood 12mm C. Reinforcement framework 50mm x 50mm [2”/2”] D. Parallel bars 40mm x 40mm [1.5”/1.5”] E. Reinforcement bar clamps 1. Steel Truss 100mm x 50mm [4”/2”] 2. L angle plate 2mm 3. Steel plate 5mm/10mm rebar welded 4. Column head C plate 5mm 5. Bonding beam(concrete) 100x400mm 6. Rammed earth wall 400mm ^Column footing plate fabricated on site

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^Reclaimed Teak wood column

^Rammed earth wall - Exploded view

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Rammed Earth wall

Pantry/Indoor seating Exposed concrete Semi-gloss

Rammed earth wall is used as construction materials due to its thermal isolation, sustainable qualities and simplicity of construction method without machinery. Even though the quality of the soil on this region is adequate, rammed construction does not take place in this region of Thailand, therefore an underlying objective is to promote the use of natural materials among the locals and migrants.

Reclaimed Teak wood column

The construction team was a young group of migrants from Karen State in Myanmar and individuals impacted by social exclusion without previous experience in construction. We worked closely with these individuals by providing training on basic building techniques. The goal is that these men can find jobs once they return to their state and in turn give back to their communities in a way that promotes long-term, sustainable change through future infrastructure development.

Activity space Paver blocks 80mm x 80mm

Compressed Earth Brick Wall [CEB] Entrance Crushed granite 20mm dia

^Visitors centre-Interior[pantry]/Exterior[activity space]

^Visitors centre-Section

^Visitors centre-Isometric view [materialisation]

^Visitors centre-Elevation

^Visitors centre-Elevation

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The design requirement specified that the building must be easily constructed by local workers and requiring a low budget as possible.

The material we chose had to be lightweight and the number of material had to be minimal. The locals have started using iron sections and are well known for the construction. we proposed a structural framework using galvalume sections that it is easy to construct in a short time and the structure can be scalable and replicated easily in other locations on the island. For the plans, we chose to combine two classrooms into one building, open plan, flexible partition and expandable classroom layout.

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1. C-75-galvalum section 75 x 35mm [2 sections back to back] 2. Galvalum section 75 x 35mm [@ 5°] 3. C-75-overhang support 75 x 35mm [@1000mm c/c] 4. C-75-overhang rafter 75 x 35mm [@1000mm both side of col.]

5. C-100 top beam section 100 x 500mm 6. C-75-Principal rafter 75mm galvalum section ^Isometric Individual steel section

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7. C-75-secondary rafter 75mm galvalum section 8. C-75-Truss top beam [@1000mm clc, 2 C sections] 9. Zincalume roofing sheet corrugated 10. C-40-purlin [@450mm c/c] 11. RCC floor beam 150 x 150mm 12. wood door frames, bambooweave 50 x 50mm ^Isometric structure detail

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SUMBA SCHOOLS Sumba, Indonesia

[PROPOSAL] Educational

2018

Area: 90m²/school Design Studio: Architecture Brio + billionBricks Architects: Robert Verrijt, Madhura Joshi, Denis Amirtharaj Role: Architectural designer [stages of planning, design development]

Total cost - 20,000 USD Constrcution time - 6 to 8 weeks

Sumba island is considered as one of the poorer islands in Indonesia with very few people having access to proper infrastructure, electricity, and educational facilities. billionBricks was approached by an international development organisation to help build schools in the island, we the design team in Architecture Brio were given the task to design a prototype school that is cost-effective, adaptable, scalable, sustainable and the construction possible with the involvement of volunteers and local community participation. Sumba island is known for its breathtaking landscapes and traditional Indonesian houses. The school resembles the settlement in Sumba and depicts the rich culture behind the aboriginal Indonesian tribes, characterized with its high-pitched central peak in its roof and strong connection with the spirits.

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Skate park and amphitheatre, as main activity generator, is located in the most spacious and strategic area to attract people to play around or just sit and watch the skaters in action. Callisthenics facilities that can also be found along the jogging track in Kalijodo to facilitate street workout community. In addition to sport and leisure activities programming, a touch of art and cultures can be felt around Kalijodo. History of Kalijodo is told in form of Mural Art, which consider a very suitable form of art in this area, and Monument of Kalijodo, which serves as the soul of Kalijodo. Kalijodo is a manifestation of urban vision where people from different background can gather and play together in public space.

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1. JOGGING TRACK 2. SKATEPARK 3. MUSHOLA 4. FOOD KIOSK 5. MONUMENT 6. OFFICE 7. TOILET

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Kalijodo National Park - Isometric park/Render - Vray

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Awards: MIPIM Awards 2018 - Best Urban Regeneration project - Nominated

LUNGS OF JAKARTA

[BUILT] Landscape , public

Kalijodo National Park, Jakarta, Indonesia

2017

Area: +3.4Ha + 35m² Design Studio: Han Awal & Partners Architect Architects: Yori Antar, Ryan Ridge, Steve A.S, Denis Amirtharaj Role: Architectural trainee [stages of planning, design development]

Kalijodo area used to be one of the well-known red-light district areas in Jakarta, a dense and most populous city in Indonesia. In 2016, Kalijodo district was demolished and rebuilt into 4 Ha area of green space. Kalijodo is as an attempt to create an ideal green space in Jakarta, where green open space should be able to stimulate urban activities and avoid to become unused space. Unused public space might lead to the growth of slums area and rising crime rate. The design aim to created space for public activities and public art to accommodate the needs of the community to express themselves in the public space in the form of art and culture.

^Kalijodo National Park/ P.C. - Han Awal & Partners [HAP] Architects

Kalijodo is a creative collaboration between Han Awal & Partners, ARKONIN, and other collaborators, such as artists and sports communities joined together to invent the ideal space for urban activities. The choice of vegetation is mainly grass and shady trees, reducing the use of ornamental plants and shrubs, as the green space is intended not only as a park but a lawn for Jakarta’s townspeople and communities to be active and creative.

^Kalijodo National Park/ P.C. - HAP Architects

^Kalijodo National Park/Community area -section

^Mushola interior/ P.C. - HAP Architects

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The reflective pond on the ground floor acts as a passive cooler by providing cross ventilation and also enhances the aesthetic quality of the space, it also allows light to pass through the inner mass of the building. The roof of the structure tapers down to act like a wall which encloses the entire building, it is divided into three parts, in three levels to allow lighting into the spaces. The large span structure is supported by steel sections.

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ST. MATIUS MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING

[ON-GOING] Religious, Church complex

2017

Jakarta, Indonesia ATAP 3 +19.90

Area: 5595m² Design Studio: Han Awal & Partners Architect Architects: Yori Antar, Steve A.S, Denis Amirtharaj Role: Architectural trainee [stages of planning, design development]

LANTAI 2 +4.50

LANAI 1 ± 0.00

BASEMENT -3.60

^St.Matius Multipurpose building - Exploded Isometric

The multipurpose building is located in St.Matius church campus in South Tangerang, Jakarta. The facility is a commercial part of the church which includes function hall, meeting rooms, library and stores and also this building will act as a smaller community centre. The function hall is assigned mainly for marriage receptions which are close to the church.

^St.Matius Multipurpose building - Lobby/Render - Vray

^St.Matius Multipurpose building - Construction

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HOME FOR THE ESCAPED

Awards: UNIATA 2018 - International Architecture Thesis Award - Winner

Transitional Housing for the Rohingya Refugees

[PROPOSAL] Housing

2017

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Area: 7973m² Academic year: Five [Semester X] - Undergraduate Thesis Guides: Keshav Gangadhar, Prasad S R Recognitions: Winner - UnIATA - International Architecture Thesis Award [2018]

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1. Healthcare block 104sm 2. School 645sm 3. Playground 317sm 4. Food and distribution 170sm 5. Mushola 245sm

6. Outdoor community area 320sm 7. Indoor community space 180sm 8. Service distribution area 665sm 9. 4 Family cluster[1] 970sm 10. 4 Family cluster[2] 970sm

11. 6 Family cluster[1] 1375sm 12. 6 Family cluster[2] 1375sm 13. 4 Family cluster[3] 970sm 14. 4 Family cluster[4] 970sm 15. Farming plots 25sm[each unit/family]

Refugee camps are not considered as long-term settlements when they are planned and built, but the reality is that these camps exist for years and years. This lack of planning contributes to the increased alienation of refugees and to camps that are not necessarily designed in the best interest of the people they are supposed to serve.

Refugees do not have legal status in India as it is not a signatory to the 1951 United Nation Convention for refugees. Yet, India hosts one of the largest population of refugees in South Asia. The shelter is a key to restoring personal security, self-sufficiency and dignity.

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^Construction details of Indivdiual shelters

The government with the help of UNHCR and NGO provides raw materials to produce building materials for construction and the method of construction is coached to these refugees. Each shelter is taken care of by the family who occupies it, from the beginning to the end. The transition of the shelter is of 5 stages and it allows refugees to occupy the shelter in the 1st stage of transition. The transition allows these refugees to custom-built their house based on their needs, providing flexibility. The construction is proposed to be in complex which allows any individual with no construction experience to built it with ease. after the 1st stage of construction (Shelter) the assembly of centralized services begins, those are the supporting services to the housing and it ensure a complete livelihood.

^Design/Proposal of Refugee housing system

^View-Community gathering area/ Render - Vray,Photoshop

^View-School central corridor/ Render - Vray,Photoshop

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7 1. Healthcare block 104sm 2. School 645sm 3. Food and distribution 170sm 4. Mushola 245sm 5. Indoor community space 180sm 6. 6 Family cluster[1] 1375sm

The primary objective was to ensure that the process and construction are uncomplicated for the refugees to construct with ease. The cluster is laid out around a series of courtyards which forms spaces for utility and production. These spaces are for men and women to engage in production (home industries) of bamboo weave products, agriculture produce etc. and also the playgrounds for children that is connected with ‘adult’ functions. Before leaving Myanmar Rohingya were involved in farming, Agriculture can provide benefits in both rural and urban settings. Each household is provided with 25sm of land where they can grow less water consuming crops and in turn help in sustaining economy, income and also benefit them and the host community.

7. Farming plots 25sm[each unit/family] 8. Common toilets 1.5smx4[ per sub cluster]

^Housing cluster [Stage-1 of construction] / Centralised services [Stage-2 of construction]

^Thermal Analaysis of Individual shelters;

^4 Family housing cluster - GF plan/FF plan[future expansion]/Section

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