Architecture Internship Study Report

Study Report:

Name: Karthik H Rao

Reg No: 193701008

Semester 8th

Section: 4C

MSAP-MAHE

Date: 31-03-2023

Acknowledgement:

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Principal Architect Ar. Dhanaprakash (Mark On Earth Architects) for providing proper guidance on the Study report and throughout this internship period (Continuing till May 6th) to help me grow both as a professional, and as a person. Sir is and has been giving me wonderful opportunities for my first step in design, site visits, client meetings, and has been a constant drive for improvement. Thank you for opening me to a plethora of opportunities in this field.

I am equally grateful to all my mentors Ar. Suhaan Kumar Devadiga, and Mr. Surendranath Suvarna, who gave me diverse projects, helped me deliver excellent results and inspired me to do my best. I also extend my gratitude to the rest of the staff in Mark On Earth, each one of whose guiding hands molded me, helped tune my skills and critiqued my works.

The Dynamic nature of the place, the caliber of the team, ambition of the organization and the work itself helped me to be creative and adaptable to the team. Also grateful to my friends and family for being the constant source of emotional support throughout.

Thank You….

Role as an Intern:

As an intern of Mark On Earth Architects, I would like to put forward my roles and responsibilities in the firm, and a brief the current projects I am working on:

Role as Intern: TRAVELLING:- OFFICE WORK:-TRAVELLING EVERYDAY:- REST ON SUNDAYS

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Working as an Intern in an Office like MOE is Certitude for any Architectural student, due to the Principal Architect and other architects, being more approachable and providing proper guidance throughout. It is understandable that a degree of nervousness and curiosity engulfs a student before stepping into an office for the first time. That’s exactly what I felt, but since I already had interacted with Ar. Dhanaprakash sir, as he was my Mentor/Faculty at MSAP, I felt at ease while interacting with him. It took me a week's time to get acclimatized to the Office Environment, and I felt at home, and part of the family. The Firm has many fragments to it. It has the Nature, music, calmness, and a sense of Timelessness and the Dynamic nature of the office, as many of the staff members are most of the Time busy with Client Meetings, or Site Visits, hence don’t have any sort of Fixed Office timings. WORK is given more importance rather than the OFFICE TIMIMGS, that was the Takeaway from this firm. However, there was a sense of Loneliness as sometimes there was no one in the firm to interact, stroll around and do various activities, but due to the works, and deadlines given to me by sir, I did not give much attention to it. The Office, is small, yet Compartmentalized, and as an Intern, I did not Know what to expect at a firm with such mammoth practice. But to my Surprise, I got to work on a wide variety of projects from Large Scale Convention Halls; Mid-scale Pre-school Projects to small scale Residential homes. I worked on Conceptual designing, construction and working drawings, Estimations, Electrical Layout drawings, 3d models and renderings with the use of new software’s, detailed drawings, presentation drawings, client meetings, and went on site visits as well. It was refreshing experience with a learning curve that will remain for long in memory. The Exposure that I got while working here is incomprehensible. I learnt numerous things in various ways and at all times. The office taught me to be professional and precise at what I undertook. It taught me to be sincere while doing even the menial work that might not seem important. The firm taught me to work as a team (in some of the projects), and how every contribution, regardless of its magnitude matters. Through the weeks, I got to know how to be patient and do my work with perfection while keeping my mind at peace. Also ,I got to know, how to schedule my work and finish it before time. Hence, from these learnings I got to know how training has an Important role in exposing the real-life situation in the architectural industry. It was and will be a great experience for me to work on training at Mark On Earth Architects, Derebail, Mangalore, throughout the internship time period, though travelling from Udupi to Mangalore, and back to Udupi at the end of the day, was a bit-tiring throughout the semester.

About the Company:

MOE Architects was established in 2012 by Ar. Dhanaprakash B.Arch. (RV School of architecture) M.Arch. (advanced design MSAP, Manipal) As authentication to efforts, working and experimenting various typologies of projects ranging from housing, residential, hospitality, and planning projects from past 15 years. Sir, also serves as a visiting faculty at Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, (MSAP),Manipal and conducts workshops and lectures at various schools in India. The firm has completed projects in Mangalore, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Kerala, Goa, and other places across the country. MOE is a multidisciplinary team of architects and designers with combined expertise in providing a range of services from large-small scale projects. The firm is committed to meaningful design, that evolves from understanding the physical and cultural context of the projects. Every project allows to extend the boundaries and develop the skills picked up along the previous architectural practice. Even though major practice involves Architecture, there is also an active participation in Interior as well as Landscape with concern to environmental issues.

Projects worked:

1. Shri Maariyamma Samudaya Bhavana: Conventional Hall, Urwa Mangalore:

• Landscape and Exterior Details in Site Plan.

• Elevations with Change in External Façade details. (2)

• Electrical Layout Plan.

• 3D model (Revit).

• 3D Renders in Twinmotion Software.

• 3D walkthrough videos.

• Staircase details throughout the building.

• Site Visit

• Client meeting and Discussion

• Working drawing

• 3D modelling

• Landscape design

• Interior design

• Rendering

• Presentation

• Material Study

• BOQ preparation (Estimation)

• Maariyamma Temple office roof plan layout for roof sheet estimation.

• Mezzanine Floor section details.(Ongoing work).

• Site Visit to check progress of convention hall and Measurements of Temple Office for roof plan.

2. Shri Kodikal Rama Bhajana Mandira: Temple Complex Planning

• Material changes of previously completed Ram Mandir.

• 3D sketchup Model of Hanuman Gudi, with Ornamental details.

• External Planning and Landscape of Complex.

• 3D sketchup model of final Temple complex ( with Ram Mandir and Hanuman Gudi).

• Final enscape renders of the complex.

• Site plan and temple details submitted to client and structural engineer for further process.

3. Pre-School Campus design, Derebail, Mangalore:

• 3D sketchup model of whole campus.

• Client meetings and changes in external façades.

• Final Lumion renders of the campus.

• Submitting renders and walkthroughs to client.

4. Ravi Residency, Bangalore:

• AutoCAD: Centerline layout plan.

• Plinth beam Layout plan.

• Floor plans(4).

• Elevations (2).

• Section(1).

• Floor plans with external façade details.

• Staircase plan and details with schedules.

• Enscape Renders and walkthroughs of already completed 3D model.

5. Pinto Residency, Bangalore:

• AutoCAD: Revised site plan as per Bangalore byelaws.

• Revised Floor plans as per site.

• 3D basic Sketchup Model of Residence.(Ongoing work).

6. Mr. Umesh Residential villa, Bajpe, Mangalore: (Interior works)

• Site Visit: for Change in door details

• AutoCAD Detailed drawing of Entrance Door: Elevation, Section and Plan details

• 3D Enscape Render of Door elevation and sent to client for further changes.

7. G+2 Residential Villa, Mangalore

• Detailed Estimation of Footing and excavation details and submit to client.

(Till week 13)

Present Office Structure: Flow Chart

Principal Architect:

Ar. Dhanaprakash

Civil Engineer: Mr. Surendranath Suvarna

Associate Architect:

Ar. Suhaan Kumar Devadiga:

Intern: Karthik H Rao

Their Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Principal Architect:

Civil (Diploma): Zainab (Full-time job)

Structural Engineer:

1. Yashpal

2. Sharan

Project Management Coordinator:

1. Vishnu

2. Gyanendra

• Meet with clients to determine objectives and requirements for the building design.

• Give preliminary estimates on cost and construction time.

• Prepare structure specifications.

• Directs junior architects/ interns to prepare drawings and documents.

• Prepare scaled drawings, either with computer software or hand drafted.

• Prepare contract documents for building contractors.

• Manage construction contracts.

• Visit worksites to ensure that construction adheres to architectural plans.

• Seek new works by marketing (social media) and giving presentations.

2. Civil Engineer:

• Conceive, design, build, supervise, operate, and maintain infrastructure projects.

• Also work to ensure safety of people and property during construction.

• Visit worksites to ensure that construction adheres to the architectural plans.

• Also recommend the building materials and their cost to the clients.

3. Junior Architect:

• Contribute and support Architectural Projects. Also Works under direct supervision of Lead Architect.

• Complete and file much of the paperwork that is involved in the design process.

• Communicate with involved parties/clients.

• Helps or showing internship experience and guiding interns.

4. Civil Diploma:

• Plan design and oversee construction and maintenance of building structures and infrastructure.

• Works in coordination with Civil Engineer.

5. Project Management Coordinator:

• Planning and monitoring of the project; preparing and maintaining project stage, and expectation plans as required.

Building Case Study: Project Profile:

❑ Building Study:

• Name of the Project: 3BHK Maroli Residence, Mangalore

• Client: Shri Mohan Gowda and Mrs Renuka Mohan

• Location: The proposed site is located in Maroli, Mangalore

• Architect: Ar. Dhanaprakash

• Estimated cost: 55,60,700/-

• Total Site Area: 160.65sqm (3.97cents)

• Year of Completion: 2013

• Building Progress:

1. Structure: Complete

2. Façade: Complete

3. Interior: Complete

Purpose Of Selection:

• The study of this building would enable me to understand the various considerations kept in mind while designing these types of buildings, we need to provide better comfort, and new technologies which helps to provide quality life.

• Further, the project offered me to have an insight into various aspects of design, structure, construction techniques and building techniques, keeping all the factors which helps in construction.

• Use of innovative and new methods of construction

Concept:

• Planning is done in a way to give utmost importance to the human comfort. I t is designed to be functional, integrated and environment friendly.

• The design amplified a modern design aesthetic, but with a touch of locally available materials.

• From using Contemporary design to maintaining the cultural identity and taking care of the sensitivity of the nature, The house displays the concept of promoting natural ventilation.

• The design of spaces is done in a manner to cut down the radiating heat. To deal with the site area restriction, the house was designed on various levels. The space is designed according to the climate.

Exterior:

The laterite cladding on the exterior facade with the use of Vmzinc makes the contemporary structure stand out. The diamond cut outs on the exterior façade and the curved form is used to give a complete look to the contemporary design.

Exterior Façade of Maroli Residence, during construction phase

Interior design of Maroli Residence (Software)

Laterite Bricks

Vmzinc Panels

Location and Approach:

• The proposed site is located in between 3 districts namely, Nanthoor, Kaikamba, and Padil of Mangalore. And covering over 160.65sqm of total land area.

• The busting neighborhood provides shopping, recreation, and medical care within 5-6kms, Also consisting of Police Station at 200m. The site is strategically located, at just 7kms from Mangalore Railway Station. Easily Approachable through well defined roads, NH169 is well connected and passes near the site.

Site Conditions:

• In Maroli, the summers are long, humid, and the winters are short, warm, dry, and mostly clear. Over the course of the year, the temperature ranges from 73F to 90F. It has a tropical continental monsoon climate (Hot and Humid).

• Hot season Range: 4months from MAR 22 to JULY 8

• Average daily Temperature: Above 34 C

• Hottest Month: April 30

• Average High and low: 34C and 23C

• Coldest Month: Jan: 18C

• Wind Direction: Southwest(SW) to Northeast(NE) are the most Dominant wind throughout the year.

• The site was covered by 75% cropland and 15% artificial surfaces

Site Analysis:

• The site is roughly rectangular, in shape, having 1 main entrance on the N side; N and W side of the site is interlinked through connecting roads.

• The Site is surrounded by Residential Layout (G+2 towers), which were constructed before and garage by one side.

• The whole site is connected with roads, roundabouts, and ramps, at significant areas, which make it easier for visitors to commute.

• 6m-9m wide roads are provided for vehicular movement with paved footpaths along the roads.

• Landscape design is done, to achieve a green, lively and eco-friendly environment. The site looks more attractive, due to the placement and variety of plants to explore along the walkways and roads in the nearby Lal Bahadur Shastri Residential Layout.

• Site setbacks are provided as per byelaws of Mangalore.

Area Statement:

Location of the Site: S.no 2/1(part) Lal Bahadur Nagar Layout, Maroli Village of Mangalore thaluk, Near Veenu Enterprises, Mangalore, Karnataka-396436

Spatial Planning of Floors:

• The spaces are designed according to the Vastu as per the clients requirement. The entrance of the site is provided on the north.

• Upon entering the house, you walk into a living/dining space. The kitchen is attached to the dining space. The view of the exterior cladding done by the dining gives a feeling of eating by the garden.

• The lush green landscaping and the fountain makes the space vibrant. Including the inside and the outside while designing this space was brought while designing.

• The metal staircase leads to the double heighted living room.

• Similarly, the second and third level consists of bedrooms. Ascending to the fourth floor, a guest bedroom with a balcony viewing over the landscape.

• The terrace level consists of a work space as required by the client. Taking staircase from the stilt floor to basement, the entrance leads to a library room. The parking space is also given at the ground level without digging up the ground.

• The lower Ground floor level, is the very first level of the building.

• Floor to Floor Height: 3m

• Lower Ground floor consists of Living room and staircase leading towards upper ground level

• Upper ground level consists of foyer, dining room, kitchen, utility and toilet space, with a deck leading towards the outdoor lawn. Parking area provided for 2 4wheeler vehicles.

• The first floor consists of the Formal Living room(N), bedroom(S), with attached bathrooms+balcony, and see-below the ground floor dining area.

• The second floor consists of 2 bedrooms on N and S façade, along with attached toilets respectively.

FIRST FLOOR PLAN: SECOND FLOOR PLAN:

• There is a staircase( dog-leg) in each unit, which leads to the upper levels.

• Each Bedroom and living room get attached individual balcony.

• Storage and utility areas are provided for space utilization.

• Pergolas are given to enhance the outlook as well as it act as a shading device.

• Façade is completely made out of Concrete Blocks and is cladded with Laterite stone, and zinc, whereas interior is drywall.

Structural Systems:

• Concrete block walls, load bearing walls, and dry walls are used for construction.

• 230mm thick RCC wall is used for the building.

• For Exterior, EIFS cladding (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) is used for insulation and water resistant.

• For interior, drywall is used, the 3 types of boards are used i.e., Gypsum Board, calcium silicate board, and cement/fiber board, in their purest form.

• Calcium silicate board is used for wet areas, with adequate water proofing materials.

• Shear walls are used in interior as load bearing walls in certain areas as per requirement.

PLINTH BEAM LAYOUT:

Construction Techniques:

• Drywall comprises of gypsum with 12.5mm thick and calcium silicate with 10mm thick for wet area.

• Calcium silicate boards are also used for water resistance.

• EIFS (exterior insulation and finish system) is used which is a general class of non-load bearing building cladding system that provides exterior walls with an insulated, water resistant, finished surface in an integrated composite material system.

• Extruded polystyrene is used for external Insulation, due to its strength and stability.

• Double Glazed Units glass used for cutting out the harsh sunlight.

DOUBLE GLAZED UNIT WINDOWS:

• Water collecting tank is installed in site, used for landscaping.

• Metal Staircase is used, with riser 150mm, tread 1000mm.

DRYWALL DETAILS:

Double Glazed Windows: Advantages

An insulated glass unit, combines multiple glass planes into a single window system.

1. Energy cost savings: Construction of Double-glazed windows creates thermal insulation. This reduces the flow of incoming and outgoing heat. Less energy is used to heat up or cool down the space.

2. Sound Insulation: Double glazed windows help to improve sound insulation by creating a barrier.

3. Safety: Double glazed windows are tougher to break than single pane windows. So, they increase the security of the building. Because they are sealed tighter than normal windows. It is also tougher to force them from outside. DGW can also reduce the amount of sun and heat entering the room.

4. Limited condensation: Moisture on a warm surface forms droplet of water, which freeze into frost. This can make the room feel cooler, which forces the people inside to adjust to the heat. The air between the two panes of glass, plus the airtight seal, prevents condensation from building up by blocking moisture in cold weather.

EIFS CLADDING DETAIL:

DRYWALL: GYPSUM BOARD: CALCIUM SILICATE BOARD: CEMENT/FIBRE BOARD:

DADOING WITH CALCIUM SILICATE BOARD: DRYWALL WITH VOIDS: FOR DAYLIGHT EFFECT

METAL STAIRCASE DETAILS:

DGU WINDOW:

Services:

1. Electrical layout plans:

• Most important point for electrical services are light fixtures which maintains the color temperature of the room such as cool lights, warm lights as per the requirement.

• LEDs are used as per downlights for saving electricity as well as durability.

• Another important factor is switch accessibility and division of switch with lights.

• High voltage raceways (light fixtures, PowerPoints, etc.) and Low voltage raceways ( data cables, etc.) are used. HV and LV raceways should not intersect as it may cause fire.

• At lower ground level, electrical room, Vacuum circuit breaker are provided.

• It can be broadly divided into 3 categories:

1. Water

2. Drain (wastewater).

3. Soil waste

• Stack pipes: are used in this building and the important part is each stack has a vent.

1. Vent Stacks: they are stacks which carry no liquids, Their role is to provide airflow through the drainage system so that when water flows through branches and stacks the traps will not be forced by back pressure.

2. Soil stacks: They receive discharge from water closets and urinals.

3. Waste stacks: They are tied into clean water fixture only-such as sinks, showers, bathtubs, etc.

• DWV abs ( Acro nitrile butadiene styrene ) used for drain waste vent and soil waste.

• Generally, in kitchen for hot water, CPVC (Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride) are used as well as for water supply, PEX pipe are used in this building.

• The Residence has a provision of treatment of wastewater.

• Sewage treatment plant is installed in the lower ground level.

• Sewage treatment is the process of removing contaminants from wastewater and solid waste. It includes physical, chemical, and biological process to remove physical, chemical, and biological contaminants.

• The main objective is to produce an environmentally safe fluid water stream and a solid waste suitable for disposal or reuse.

• Sources of Wastewater:

• Procedure of water treatment:

1. Primary Treatment: removes materials that can be easily collected from the raw sewage before they damage or clog the pumps.

2. Secondary Treatment: helps to remove suspended biological matter. It is performed by water borne micro-organisms in a managed habitat.

3. Tertiary treatment: The purpose of tertiary treatment is to provide a final treatment stage to raise the effluent quality before it is discharged to the environment.

2. Sanitation:

3. Waste water treatment:

1. EIFS insulation on Concrete wall:

EFIS is a general class of non-load bearing building cladding systems that provides systems that provides exterior walls with an insulated, water-resistant, finished surface in an integrated composite material system.

They are typically attached to the outside surface of exterior walls with an adhesive (acrylic based) on mechanical fasteners.

EIFS has been shown to consistently outperform traditional siding options like brick, stucco, fiberboard, etc. when it comes to moisture control.

EIFs offers excellent breathability to structures when complemented by an appropriate choice of finish. Breathability is an important for exterior walls to prevent the buildup of moisture through condensation.

While interior insulation takes up a significant portion of this valuable interior floor space, exterior insulation systems like EIFS do not affect the interior living space in any way, thus providing optimum insulation along with significant space savings.

2. Drywall Interior Panelling:

Dry wall also known as plasterboard, wallboard, etc., is a panel mode of gypsum with or without additives and normally pressed between facer and backers (typically thick sheets of paper.

It is used to make interior walls and ceilings. The plaster is mixed with fiber and various additives that can decrease mildew(fungus), increase fire resistance, and lower water absorption. Common panel thickness are 13mm-16mm.

Drywall is locally available, and it consumes 95% less water than masonry construction in which they can be built 3 to 4 times faster than conventional masonry walls. Drywalls are easy to put up and need less labor to be precise.

Drywalls are 8 to 10 times lighter masonry walls, reducing the dead load of the structure. Drywalls are flexible when it comes to creating and dividing spaces, allowing easy communication of the interiors. Drywalls deliver high acoustic performance, capable of delivering sound insulation.

3. Exposed Laterite Brick wall Cladding:

Laterite is both a soil and rock type rich in iron and aluminum and is commonly considered to be have formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Laterite stone cladding tiles are used for wall cladding of walls for both interior and exterior. The laterite finish walls are very elegant and rich in vision. Size: 12in x 6in. It is purely natural building material and is highly eco-friendly and heat resistant. Hence to stop the harsh sun from entering to the residence, Brick cladding has also been used as a shading technique, and as per the design:

It is compatible with any modern building techniques, less resistant to natural forces like earthquakes and rainfall, and difficult to withstand heavy rainfall due to high moisture retention. It is also prone to acidic leaching, and its main disadvantage is its lack of availability in places other than South Coastal Regions of Karnataka, hence importing it to other parts of the state is a hectic process, and thus becomes expensive.

Hence all these disadvantages means a higher life cycle cost of laterite bricks

4. Zinc wall Cladding:

Zinc cladding is a type of metal cladding. It comes in many different forms and sheets can be formed into shingles, cassette panels and flat lock panels to suit any type of building. Zinc is sometimes chemically treated in order to slightly alter its naturally shiny finish. Zinc cladding is slightly expensive, not because of its long service life, but due to its supply. Zinc as a material is long lasting, sustainable material, that does not require much attention after installation. Zinc does not corrode, making it the most reliable metal cladding solution. Also, zinc has the ability of self repairing itself during bad environment condition. Due to its lightweight nature, it can be easily transported to site. One of the biggest disadvantage of zinc as a cladding material is its higher cost.

Installation problems: If only zinc claddings are installed properly, it can save the structure. Poor installation procedures lead to adverse effects.

DRYWALL 3D DETAILS:

PARTIAL BLOCKAGE OF CONCAVE WINDOW BY OUTER BRICK CLADDING:

Building Details study:

1. Landscape design:

• Landscape is an essential part of the environment. Landscape includes topography, vegetation, associated plants and soil, water bodies and their configuration is one of the most vital need of the clients.

• But due to ground coverage being 75% of the site, most of the area is used up by the proposed building, Landscape area = 25% of site: 40.16sqm (0.98 CENTS).

i. Landscape details: Softscape

Champak Tree: (Sampige in kannada) is an evergreen or semideciduous, small to medium sized tree that normally grows about 50 meters (160 ft.) or taller. Champa tree is known as perfumery tree. Its flowers have most fragrant at night. It is used to treat dyspepsia, worm infestation, burning sensation, gout, ulcer and wounds.

Butterfly bushes: are viewed by some as invasive plants since they aren’t native and can spread. However, it’s easy to control their growth with a little pruning. They have many virtues, including:

Easy to grow

Drought tolerant

Long panicles of fragrant flowers

Profuse blooms until fall

Blue Jacaranda: is a sub-tropical tree native to southcentral South America that has been widely planted elsewhere because of its attractive and long-lasting violet-colored flowers. It has been used as a natural remedy for treating bacterial infections, gonorrhea, syphilis and leukemia. It is also used to treat neuralgia, varicose veins, acne, treat wounds and skin infections.

Chikoo Tree: Sapodilla can grow to more than 30 m (98 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 1.5 m (5 ft). Chikoo Trees do not grow very well in cold weather, however mature trees tolerate the cold, as long as the temperature is not falling regularly. The fruit of the sapodilla is yellowish-brown. Its leaves are shiny evergreen, and the flowers are white.

Palm trees: are a common tree in tropical and subtropical climates. Palm trees can produce oil, lumber, woven materials, multiple food sources, drinks, insulation, and so much more. In many regions, palm trees are a vital resource used in everyday life, often for a plethora of these purposes. Along with being extremely useful, they are a beautiful sight.

Bamboos: are a diverse group of mostly evergreen perennial flowering plants making up the subfamily Bambusoideae of the grass family Poaceae Giant bamboos are the largest members of the grass family, in the case of Dendrocalamus sinicus individual culms reaching a length of 151 feet (46 meters)

Purple Orchid: Grow naturally in just about every climate. Early purple orchid is a perennial herbaceous plant that normally grows about 25

Jasmine: is a genus of shrubs and vines in the olive family (Oleaceae). It contains around 200 species native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Eurasia, Africa, and Oceania. Jasmines are widely cultivated for the characteristic fragrance of their flowers. These flowers are famous for their enchanting fragrance. these plants are the best natural air purifiers that you can have, especially indoors. Their soothing smell, wafting in the indoor air, neutralizes it, eliminating the bad odor

ii. Landscape details: Hardscape

Bluestone: is a popular type of stone used in construction and is a type of sandstone or limestone made up of both sandstone/limestone and quartz material. It often features a fine grain, with a moderate texture and a blue-gray color. Bluestone pavers are typically 1 inch to 1.5 inches thick and come in various sizes. Bluestone is a material with a high density. Therefore, it is beneficial to use bluestone pavers and tiles for construction purposes as they are naturally capable of dealing with extreme weather conditions.

40 cm (10

16 in.) tall. Apart from being widely commercially cultivated for their ornamental value, orchids also have a place in perfumeries and in the culinary arts. Orchids flowers are used as one of the cosmetic ingredients because of the orchid flowers can store water.

Planter boxes are used for Most delicate and exotic species which are much harder to take care of. Most of them need a steady dose of water which can be hard to do. They also can’t stand up to harsh or extreme climates.

Planter Box:

Interior design:

Futuristic Interior Design:

Futurism is the modern form of design that comes with more metallic, long dynamic lines, and a monochromatic look that suggests motion and urgency. Futuristic interior design ideas draw their inspiration from sci-fiction movies which promote themes like time travel, space digital age, a parallel universe, and new age wave. The themes include using semi-transparent and plain walls with polished finishes.

Minimalism is a better way of creating ambiance and knowledge on how to use the space effectively is essential in creating a futuristic décor for bedroom.

The Modern elements and concepts of Futuristic Interior Design that is seen in the above case study includes:

1. Futuristic Lines and Geometric shapes.

2. Minimalistic Design Trend

3. Facade design:

• Uses both curved and sharp lines in façade design.

• Perforations on the walls, to allow natural light to enter the space, through tiny hole designs to give a natural light effect to the interiors during the daytime, and the artificial light emits outside the perforations during nighttime making the structure stand out from surrounding residence buildings.

• Upper floors (Bedroom) have facades that look as if they are extruded out and fitted to the existing structure.

• Use of traditional or conventional materials like concrete, laterite brick claddings, etc in a modern/futuristic approach.

• Slanting perspective timber doors and windows gives an extraordinary look to the external façade.

• Double glazed and grey tinted glass is used to give better reflectivity from the harsh sun during the day.

Conclusion:

Working on this project was a great opportunity for me to study the practical aspects of building construction and intricacies of various architectural skills.

I got to study the various services of the building and also got to know that hoe a structure comes to life. I also go to know how to come up with a modern and futuristic design approach, still using the traditional/conventional materials in the building façade. I also learnt to come up with new design forms and external façade treatments so as to design as per the client's requirement. The current status of the residential villa is completed and stands out from other nearby structures due to its extraordinary form. Also, the client has reworked on the outdoor spaces, since there was no landscape planning as such done before, as the client was more focused on the façade and interior design on the structure. It was later , after 2021 that the client approached for a better landscape design in the lawn area. In the end I would like to say that the study of this residential villa was of utmost knowledge.

Thank you

3. Transparent and Reflective surfaces 4. Futuristic Lightings 5. Futuristic Furniture. 6. Asymmetric and curved forms 7. Voids and extrusions in façade

New Learnings/skills obtained:

I am very thankful for the opportunity of getting to learn much and grow as a professional as well as a person.

I was involved and provided with opportunities of site visits, interaction with clients, understanding the requirements and deliverables. I got tremendous exposure to a variety of projects. The duration of my training till now, thoroughly improved my understanding of architecture as a practice, and equipped me with requisite skills, most importantly in gaining new “Software Knowledge”, and the utmost necessary understanding of Empathy and its practice in the field of Design.

Thank You….

1. Software skills: Sketchup

Some of the new software skills gained during the period include:

• Basic 3D modelling skills in SketchUp software

• Proper Ornamental details as per Vastu measurements.

• Sketchup software helps in quick customization as per clients' requirements. Hence, I learnt about hoe flexible the software can be used, and also its easy access to other rendering software's like enscape.

• Complete planning of temple complex open spaces as per vastu

• External façade treatment and ornamentation details to enhance the history and culture of the place. (Design w.r.t site context).

• Flexibility of materials that will be used to design the temple complex on site.

Sketchup 3D model of Hanuman Gudi in the project ShrI Rama Bhajana Mandira temple complex:

Sketchup 3D model of ShrI Rama Bhajana Mandira temple complex:

AutoCAD site plan of ShrI Rama Bhajana Mandira temple complex: 14

2. Detailed Architecture: Staircase, door, window details:

Client: Mr. Umesh: Interior Project. Change in Entrance door details.

• Detailed elevation, plan, and sectional door and window details

• 3D rendered elevation of door.

• Door frame detailed section

• Proper Schedule of door and window

Client: Shri Maariyamma Temple trust: Convention hall: Staircase, near lobby details.

• Key plan indicating exact location of staircase

• Staircase plan, and sectional details

• Proper scheduling: indicating number of treads, risers, tread width, riser height, width of staircase, nosing width

• Proper scheduling indicating heights from finished floor level of each stair.

3. Working drawings: Electrical Layout plan:

Client: Shri Maariyamma Temple trust: Convention hall: Electrical Layout plan.

• Proper grid system was added first to obtain the exact placement for the electrical appliances.

• Proper schedule: indicating the type and number of appliances to be places in the convention hall.

• Once electrical drawing completed was sent to the structural engineer for further progress on site.

• Workers on site provide openings on wall/roof where the wires, appliance, and the plug points will be placed.

4. Rendering software’s used: Enscape, Lumion, Twinmotion:

Lumion Renders: of Pre-School, Derebail, Mangalore

Enscape Renders: of Shri Kodikal Rama Bhajana Mandira, temple Complex, Mangalore

Enscape Renders: of Ravi Residency, Bangalore

Twinmotion Renders: of Shri Maariyamma Samudaya Bhavana, Convention hall, Urwa, Mangalore

5. Problem Solving skills:

• With proper guidance from mentors, I was able to gain new ideas in aspects like designing spaces, external façade treatment methods, and restrictions/byelaws w.r.t spaces as per documents, etc.

• Also, use of shortcut keys and commands in the software's used so I could gain my working speed ands finish before the deadlines given. With the given template from the firm, I was able to balance sheet presentation, and the required scale for each drawings, so the Structural engineer could easily understand the drawings.

• Time management helped to avoid deadlines of submissions, and the enthusiasm to work after firm hours at home, so I could easily finish the remaining works on-time.

6. Improved Walkthrough video and editing skills:

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Twinmotion Walkthrough: of Shri Maariyamma

Samudaya Bhavana, Convention hall, Urwa, Mangalore

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Improvised walkthrough videos for clients better understanding of exterior and interior spaces in the project.