Interior Design Portfolio (2015-2023)

HAARDIKAA GOSWAMI

Interior

Haardikaa Goswami

Interior Architect and Designer

Ph. No. +918427488879

Email: haardikaa.goswami@gmail.com

Address: Chandigarh, India

“With a versatile experience in the field of interior design, I have been successful in delivering functional, timeless and comfortable environments while working in teams as well as a freelancer. Carrying a strong background in space planning, computer-aided design and project management, I have an experience in designing residential, commercial and retail interiors. I am confident in my work ethic with an unmatched will to learn and grow in any given work environment.”

About

Date of Birth

06 October, 1996 Nationality Indian Languages English and Hindi Education

CEPT University

Bachelor’s in Interior Design (July 2015-June 2020)

Completed the 5-year bachelor’s degree in interior Design from prestigious CEPT University in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia Exchange Semester (January - May 2019)

Got the opportunity to attend a semester long exchange program at UNSW, Sydney as a merit student at CEPT University, Ahmedabad.

Ryan International School, Chandigarh, India Middle School | High School (Completed in 2015)

Received my schooling from Ryan International School, Chandigarh, affiliated to CBSE.

Experience

Freelance Interior Designer, Chandigarh

Interior Design Consultancy in Chandigarh (Since June 2020)

- Worked independently as an interior designer for a couple of residential and office turnkey projects.

- Delivering 2D and 3D represenations for all designs, from concepts to working drawings.

- Managing sites, procuring materials and fixtures.

The Design Grid (TDG) - A Venture of R3M, Chandigarh, India

Interior Designer (April 2021-December 2022)

- Worked as a full-time interior designer at J.D. Interiors for 20 months.

- Worked on 16 projects which included residential, commercial, healthcare and recreational spaces. These projects are located in Chandigarh Tricity, Himachal, Punjab and Haryana.

- Design thinking, space planning, working drawings, 2D and 3D development of design, presenations, material selection, project management and site execution were all included in the role that was presented at J.D. Interiors

B+A Architecture, Kansas City, MO, U.S.A

Interior Design Intern (June - December 2017)

- Got the opportunity to intern at a mid-sized office in the Kansas City, United States of America.

- Directly worked with the Principal Architect, Dennis Bradley to design various hospitatility and housing projects in and around Kansas City, M.O.

Faculty of Design, CEPT University Teaching Assisstant (January - May 2017)

- Assissted Malavi Choudhary and Rajen Choudhary in Weaving Workshop.

- Planned on-site workshops to get direct exposure from the makers and the craftsmen.

Skills

Volunteer Experiences

Technical Software Skills

AutoCAD Sketchup

Lumion Enscape 3D

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Indesign

Microsoft and Google Suite Rhinoceros and Grasshopper

Other Proficient Skills

Wood and Metal Workshop, Weaving, Dying, CNC and Laser Cutting Fabrication, Clay and Ceramic Workshop, Model-Making, Hand Drafting and Rendering.

Recognition and Distinctions

Archiprix 2017, Held in Ahmedabad, India

Exhibition of work on the international platform of Archiprix 2017, India, where hundreds of architects and designers from across the world were attending the Grand Finale of the Europeen competition of Archiprix.

CEPT University Commmitte for Furture Infrastructure, 2017

Participated as the youngest member in a 20 member committee at CEPT University for future development around the campus. Together, the members worked on a common vision, shared ideas for upgrading the University campus for student body.

Recomendations at B+A Architecture

Successfully delivered various commercial kitchen projects in Kansas City and also succeeded in getting timely permits for construction. One of these projects has also been covered multiple times in local newspapers and magazines.

UNSW Student Exchange Program, 2018

Attended the student exchange program at UNSW, Sydney in 2018. Got this opportunity to travel and study a semester abroad as a merit student at CEPT University, Ahmedabad.

Changemakers’ Training at EKAM

- Participated in the Changemakers’ Training at EKAM- World’s Center for Enlightement.

- Planted a Miyawaki forest of 1500 trees in the vicinity of Ekam, opening our hearts to the interconnection of all life on the planet

- Understanding the intangible connection among all living and non-living forms living on the planet

Sewa at EKAM

Extending the skills of graphic design and interior design at EKAM- World’s Center for Enlightement.

Conveyer at CEPT Navratri (2017 and 2019)

Responsible for selection, shotlisting and design for installations on the campus of CEPT University.

Organized and hosted multiple events at campus level, CEPT

- Participated actively in hosting various college events.

- Contested in student body elections at the position of Academic Secretary in 2019.

- Speaker at the foundation day 2019 of Faculty of Design, CEPT University.

Co-curricular Participations Crossover Strengths

Innovative, creative and analytical thinking, ability to visually and verbally comprehend design language, time management, structured work ethic, site execution, project management, efficient in teams and individual projects.

References

Rishab Arora

Architect - The Design Grid (TDG) E-mail: findrishabarora@gmail.com

Thong Thai

Partner - B+A Architecture Email: thong@baarchitecture.com

Melissa Powers

Project Manager- B+A Architecture Email: melissa@baarchitecture.com

Khadi India | Brand Revamp

Site: Ten 11, C.G. Road, Ahmedabad, India

Type of Store: Prototype for Khadi Flagship stores Area: 10000 sq. ft.

The studio focused on building brand image through spatial design taking into consideration a brand which is either expanding from on-line to off-line mode or a brand which is revamping its image to combat with its competitors.

The brand, Khadi India, is coming up with new products and strategies to revamp its outdated image to that of the one which opts to provide functional fashion to the millennial and the centennial generations. The brand of India, in its true sense, is treated as a lifestyle brand with its wide range of product and affordability among the middle class.

The two parts of design comprised of research (about the brand, its strategies, its products and philosophy) and designing a flagship store based on the conclusions of the research.

Relevant Skills: Research, Conceptualization, Space Planning, Design Development, Material Selection, Furniture Conceptualization and Design, Visual Merchandising and Environmental Graphics Concept and Design.

academic | professional | workshop | extra-curricular

Ethnic

Vibrant Natural Crafted Mood Board

Path Defining Elements

Full height rammed earth walls divided different sections in the store, which also became EGs for the overall store.

Pause Point 2 (VM Strategy + EG)

Swatch display for fabric selection. These swatches help in quick selection of handloom and also become an EG lifting up the aesthetic of our traditional Khadi stores in a fun and modern way.

and Brand Qualities

Pause Point 1

At the entrance, this pause point refers to a revamped image of Khadi, with multi media elements, like an LED screen, showcasing Khadi products in a modern and functional way.

Pause Point 3 (VM Strategy)

Grouping the merchandise to form wardrobe like closures and promoting Khadi as an everyday fashion and lifestyle brand.

Pause Point 4 (Tailoring)

The new Khadi store also offers tailored clothing for a perfect shopping experience.

Brand Image expected by Target Audience Product

Sustainable MADE

Indian

Mature Earthy Modest Ethnic

C O N C E P T U A L I Z I N G A N E X P E R I E N C E P A T H

Ceiling Accessories

Above the pause points, the delicate fabric ceiling elements signify the traditional Khadi handloom with woven thread work.

Furniture Accents

The furniture and partitions consist of jute fabric and cane screens in walnut framework, dictating an earthy ambience.

Flooring

The main floor is chosen to be white terrazzo, reflecting the old and new together. Yellow terrazzo infuses to form pause points throughout the store.

Wall Colors

Infusiing the space with a mild freshness to bring in youthful qualities, attracting young adults to explore the revamped Khadi India.

Brand Philosophy

Depicting values of the brand.

VM

as

EG Product Display creating social media backdrops.

For Product Promotes brand’s fashion and style for youth.

Informative Sign-age as E.G. and path finding.

Making

Process

Educating the customer about the organic and sustainable aspect of the brand.

Site: Kullu, Himachal Pradesh

Type: Retirement Home

Covered Area: 6000 sq. ft. (approx.)

Status (As per Jan, 2023): Under Construction

Kullu House is a retirement home for Mr. Sehgal. The project is one of its kind in the low lying Kullu Valley and is built with a modern-classic facade, where GRC elements played a major role. With modern materials and timeless color palette, the Kullu House is the family’s once in a lifetime dream home in making.

Contribution on the Project: Conceptualization, Space Planning, Design Development, Interior Working Drawings, Material Selection, Cross-Consultation, Project Management, Presentations, Lighting Design, GRC-Details, Elevation Design, Material Procurement etc.

Sehgal

The family’s intention was to segregate the ground and the first floor as separate family and personal spaces. Thus, as per the proposal, the team integrated an open ground floor with study and a guest bedroom to be used during the day, and the sleeping spaces were given on the first floor of the house, to be used during the night. The family also required an open terrace space, for parties and gatherings to take place.

The front elevation (west) sees the evening sun, while the back elevation sees the morning sun. Keeping these aspects in mind, big openings and balconies have been given on the front and the back side of the house optimizing natural light in the house throughout the day, while also allowing a sense of openness. The staircase also uses natural light during daytime hours.

Flooring Plan

A combination of beige tiles and warmer wooden tones for intimate spaces on the first floor, while exploring with herringbone and brick pattern laying. The flooring was planned to optimize material consumption on site.

Veneer Flushed Door Design Wooden Jaali Door Design

Wooden Tones

Rugs

Laminates

Outdoor Accents

Paints

The material palette acknowledges familiarity with its natural, earthy and timeless tones, with beiges, browns and greys. To bind this palette together and uplift the overall ambience, the soft furnishings are chosen to be bright and vibrant. The design intent was to sensitize the space with patterns and accents to bring out this basic palette in a unique way. With plain white ceilings, the lighting has been kept bold and black, adding a flair of contemporary interiors to this mountain house. Outdoor and indoor plants form a muted decor for the house, bringing in a sense of freshness into the space.

Upholstery

Stone Surfaces

Reference Image

For each room/area, an accent wall was planned as a highlighting element. This elemental vertical surface is either an outcome of P.O.P or MDF formwork, contributing to proportions and patterns in a given space, as shown here for drawing room.

The plastered elevation-front facade as in December, 2022 (Week 1)

Ground Floor tile pattern being tested on site Arch formation on main door of the house Balcony Tiling on first floor

Plastering of boundary wall

First Floor-Toliet 1 tile pattern Herringbone pattern being laid on the first floor Open Terrace

First Floor- Toilet 3 tile laying in process, pattern as planned in drawings.

Beach Bench | Parametric Design

The phenomenon of sea wave formation is the inspiration for the proposed furniture piece, that is, a park bench. The patterns and the principle of this phenomenon are taken into consideration for form exploration. Most common are surface waves, caused by wind blowing along the air water interface, creating a disturbance that steadily builds as wind continues to blow and the wave crest rises.

The skin of the bench follows the abstraction of form of the wave while the bottom shows a reverse ripple effect such that the breaking wave as an abstraction does not fail because of the ripple effect that reduces on the breaking end.

The form is a juxtaposition of human ergonomics on the abstraction of sea waves. It is a park bench that can be used in multiple ways and accommodate various interactive and relaxing activities. It builds upon adding an element of fun in the context.

The waffle members come together in X and Y directions, where the lower waffle members (Y-axis) are 100 mm wide and the top members (X-axis ) being 130 mm wide. The top members are grooved 60mm deep to fit on the lower members.

Detail 1

The waffle structure is bolted to the ground using hardware.

Detail 2

The seating and their back rest is provided with a surface of polycarbonate screwed to the waffle using nylon fibre screws.

Detail 3

The members of the waffle structure are press-fit into one another and then fixed in place with an L- bracket. Waffle is made out of plywood.

The form of the bench has been generated using Grasshopper. It is a waffle assembly that has been evaluated through the scripting. The main aim of the subject was to learn generating parametric forms using Rhino with Grasshopper.

The scripting can be divided into 4 sub-scripts as indicated:

1. Creating the Grid

After generating the form on Rhino, the script involved dividing the surface to generate the number of waffle members that will form the base of the form. ‘

2. Projection of the Grid

This step demonstrates projecting planes upon the surface and study the intersections that are being formed, which will ultimately be responsible for size and shape of each waffle member.

3. Creating Waffle

Once the grid has been projected on the surface, a clear cut waffle structure can be obtained to substantiate the seating.

4. Extruding Waffle

After obtaining the waffle, distinct components are obtained, which can actually be fabricated and then assembled.

Tikka Twist | Modern Indian Bar and Grill

Internship (Semster 7) || B&A Architecture

Site: 697, NW Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit, MO, U.S.A Type of Restaurant: Pick and Go Prototype for Tikka Twist Area: 2000 sq. ft.

The project emphasized on designing a prototype for the upcoming Indian pick and go restaurant chain in the United states. The first restaurant of the chain is situated in the Lee’s Summit office area. The project, being a start up, was low budget and the scope of the firm included conceptualization, designing, consulting different vendors for the project and construction management.

The restaurant was conceptualized such that it is a quick and easy self-service. Thus, an open kitchen, a separate bar with some indoor and outdoor seating.

The learnings from this project were that of accessibility, dealing with fire systems, reaching out to the client and different personnels, project management, execution on the site, and detailing as per the International Building Code.

Contribution on the Project: Conceptualization, Space Planning, Design Development, Code Compliance, 3D Rendering, Working Drawings, Preparation of Submittals, Cross-Consultation, Developing Branding with the Graphic Designers, Art Selection, Client Meetings. The permit on the project was received within 6 months.

This local concrete art was selected to be displayed in Tikka Twist.

academic | professional | workshop | extra-curricular

POST, EPOXY LOT

Interior Elevation depicting partition details between circulation area and seating, with acrylic partition and brash finished balustrade.

SODA SYSTEM - BY OTHERS

1 CO2 TANK - BY OTHERS

WALK-IN COOLER

WALK-IN COOLER SELF CONTAINED REFRIGERATION UNIT 1

Interior Elevation depicting counter details.

EXHAUST FAN

MAKE-UP AIR UNIT, GAS

AUTOMATIC FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR HOODS

STAINLESS STEEL EQUIPMENT STAND

CHAR-BROILER, GAS

The scope included to provide branding for the restaurant that would form the identity for the brand. The final proposal is as shown.

A customised corportate typography was chosen to reflect the uniqueness of the brand as well as the modern Indian flavor. The colors have been chosen as per the mood and materials in the space.

More so, the gold on concrete signage reflects the same language yet displaying a contemporary take.

The branding also includes some peculiar elements that can directly be linked back to the space, for example, the border determines the skirting that was used in the space. This makes the essence of the restaurant, that was to expand in future, of a remarkable significance.

The floor space was long and linear with a 17’ high ceiling. Thus, the functions were segregated in a linear fashion keeping the IBC intact. The first half of the space focussed on public concentration while the second half ended up being more functional and service related for the staff.

Flooring and Ceiling

Flooring in the restaurant determines various concentration and service zones against the more public zones. A combination of porcelain tiles and luxury vinyl were chosen to resolve the purpose and bring in the aesthetic in the space. The serving counters in the kitchen and the bar also determine the navigational patterns in the space, whilst segregating zones. The use of ceiling clouds packed the neutral space with color and warmth,whilst resolving the acoustics for the space.

Furniture and Millwork

The scope of work included furniture selection, lighting design, partition designing,

CONCENTRATION ZONES DIAGRAM NAVIGATION DIAGRAM

Common Ground Belfast | Archiprix, 2017

Winter School, 2016 || Rethinking Models

CEPT University organises summer-winter schools every year in order to allow students to explore more than the subjects that they are taught during the semester. In December 2016, when the campus was getting ready to host one of the biggest architecture competitions of the world, the University offered a winter school called Rethinking Models which intended to re-interpret 16 Archiprix Projects and represent those interpretations in models which were then exhibited along with the projects in the Archiprix 2017 event in February.

Common Ground, Belfast by Gert-Jan Wisse

Intending to bring together two cities separated by war, the architect used water canal as a common source and building life around it. The model was based on the interpretation of transformation through the layer of water that is reintoduced, depicted by mechanism. All the weaves depict the different level of transparency (interaction) that the built forms allow. The layers near waterbody are most interactive. The wooden blocks represent evolving landscapes and life. The copper trees represent a soft evolution in population of one world.

In the process, different materials and mediums were tried, to understand the ease of the material that can be worked with while delivering the concept/idea behind the model.

Process Model 1

The block model helped to understand the major intervention as the canal, and the other built forms as supporting activities.

Process Model 2

Breaking into layers, the landforms, the built forms and the insignificant parts of the urban realm.

Process Model 3

Understanding the qualities of the layers to replicate in the final model.

The layer depicting Canal as an intervention to bring the separated landforms together.

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Intent of the Model

The model represented a before and after scenario of the intervention. To do this, a simple mechanism was conceptualized where one can interact with the model and reveal the canal layer as simply sliding one of the planes.

Another very important aspect of the model was to use Indian crafts, since Archiprix was taking place for the first time in India, and reflecting India through its crafts was one of the visions held.

Mechanism Process

Step 1

The two sides of land are touching and the vertical planes being closer together reflect an opacity, that was brought through by a rigid wall at the time of separation.

Step 2

The canal starts to show up slowly (as it was intervened in the project) through sliding the planes towards oneself. This was acheived by giving pully and threading the planes together through triangulation method.

Step 3

As the thread is completely stretched, the canal comes up completely and shows an after scenario of intervention.

City Barrel | Brewery and Restaurant

Semester 7 || Internship || B&A Architecture

Site: 1740 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO, U.S.A

Type of Restaurant: Microbrewery and Restaurant

Area: 5000 sq. ft.

City Barrel is an adaptive reuse in the commercial realm, and has been carved inside a brick building of 1920s. It is a restaurant and brewery that symbolised the local beer culture of Kansas City.

Not only did the project require interior construction documents to be completed, but also, the context had to be planned to define access points, exits, parking and bicylcle parking. The building had earlier been sealed due to illegal construction non-compliant with IBC, and thus, the project was handed over to B+A Architecture team to design and correct the space with their expertise.

Contribution on the Project: Conceptualization, Space Planning, Design Development, Code Compliance, Working Drawings, Preparation of Submittals, Cross-Consultation, Site Plan, Accessibility Guide. The permit for the project was received in a span of four and a half months.

Contextual setting of City Barrel indicating access points and parking.

academic | professional | workshop | extra-curricular

Some new elements were added in the space as a response to highlight the old and the new, while keeping the existing finishes intact. The overlapping material palette consisted of neutral colours and industrial finishes like metal, wood and subway tiling. Most of the floor and walls were retained in the process, while only new gypsum partitions were induced to blend in as stand out elements, for example, the bar and the kitchen, defining an adaptive reuse in its rawest form.

Proline Fitness | A Complete Fitness Store

Retail Interior Concept (Proposal) || The Design Grid - A Venture of R3M

Site: S.C.O. 59, Sector 26, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh

Typology: Retail Experience for a Gym Equipments Store Area: 2000 sq. ft.

Proline Fitness is an in-house project for R3M Ventures. The store is a family owned business of gym equipments catering to world-class and international gyms based in Chandigarh. This high-end equipment dsiplay comprises of multiple brands under Johnson Fitness, ranging from domestic use to commercial use and thus, showcasing different price points under one roof.

The idea behind the concept of the store was to showcase a high-end gym, for an enhanced retail experience. It was to encourage the customer to fully try and test the equipment before investing a major chunk of their money into buying an expensive commodity for their home or commercial gym.

The team came up with various proposals targetting the young, fit and the enthusiastic gym lovers, while also targetting the quiet home workout audience

Contribution on the Project: Conceptualization, Mood Board, Space Planning, 3D Design Development, 3D Renders on Lumion

academic | professional | workshop | extra-curricular

Deriving inspiration for colors, materials, fixtures from modern gyms. This exercise was to study various gym layouts and their space segregation, while also the mood that help in attracting clients of the younger generation. It was also found, that a darker gym attracts more audience because of how people can create a personal shell in a crowd during their workout hours.

Conceptualized usig customized mirrors, and used visual mechandising as a tool to create interior elements like partitions, wall coverings etc. Material Board showcasing colors and materials Grouped small