Architecture Portfolio 2024

PORT FO LIO KENNICE CHRIS AJAY

MAY 2024

Kennice Chris Ajay Architect About me As a student of architecture, I am passionate about creating spaces that inspire and enhance the human experience. My architecture is deeply influenced by a commitment to user-centric design. I view each project as an opportunity to enhance the quality of life for its occupants. By offering a real-life walkthrough, I connect the dots between the complex details in architectural plans and the deep, intuitive comprehension that only immersive spaces can deliver.

Manual skills Drafting Sketching Photography

Model making Research & Analytics Editing

Education

Relevant couseworks

Hard skills

Our Own English High School, Sharjah 2009 - 2019 Indian Curriculum, 9.4 CGPA

• Architectural Design Studio • Environment and Behaviour • History and Theories of Architecture • Construction Technology • Architectural Representation • Integrated technology • Critical Analysis • Energy and Buildings

Rhinoceros 3D V-ray Grasshopper Adobe Photoshop Adobe Indesign Adobe Illustrator Autocad 2D Microsoft Office

Language

Personal Values

• English • Malayalam (Basic) • Hindi (Basic)

Creativity Communication Adaptability

Springdales school, Dubai 2019 - 2021 Indian Curriculum, 9 CGPA Heriot Watt University, Dubai 2021 - Present BA (Hons) - Architecture 40% Academic scholarship

Contact

- kennice.ca@gmail.com - @Kennice Chris Ajay

Innovation Leadership Collaboration

CONTENT

01

Raha

02

Ukiyo

03

Groovescape

04

Evolo

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Model Making

01 RAHA Capsule Hotel Project type: Hospitality The approach towards this design is wellness architecture which focuses mainly on people’s well-being and comfort. This building focuses on the impact it has on the well-being of the people that come to rest from the hectic pace of metropolitan work life. This design finds ways to create a space that makes people feel better when they inhabit it. This building provides daily wagers and tourists with a relaxing atmosphere. The landscape in the form of undulating curves is used to recreate a topography that guides the walkway to the capsule hotel, as in real landscapes. This provides a restorative experience of transition between outdoors and indoors.

ELEVATIONS

METAMORPHOSIS

The use of parabolic arches shows metamorphosis from low ceiling to high ceiling.

Connecting both set of parabolic arches by a roof.

The use of parabolic arches shows metamorphosis from low ceiling to high ceiling.

This forms a bridge or transition between two spaces, seperating men’s and women’s capsules, which leads to metamorphosis.

Not only does it look aesthetically pleasing but also provides a functional passageway between both spaces, which is connected by the lounge space.

PASSIVE DESIGN STRATEGIES

Shading feature: Trees provide shading to the napping zone.

Shading feature: Roof connecting between capsule hotel and cafe.

Provides shade to viewing deck and napping zone.

Orientation: More openings on north-west facing facade to allow prevailing winds to ventilate the spaces of building.

Considering height of building to not exceed the height of the surrounding trees, so that the visual weightage is not disrupted.

Passive design: Due to hot weather, natural or mechanical ventilation should be implemented in building design to achieve user’s thermal comfort.

Eg: cross - ventilation.

Filtration: Increasing the amount of vegetation to filter the dust in air.

02 UKIYO Coding School Project type: Institution & Technology In this design, the concept of a coding school being a “living system” involves a physical ability of architectural space to interact with environment, adapt and create a new microclimate, reticulate waste, recover and purify air, etc. As Karama lacks a bio-system as such, this design makes it very essential for the community of Karama .to experience and be one with nature The Fun Palace element of the coding school lies in the roofs of the buildings as well as the spatial experience it gives from the interior and landscape of the building to the community of Karama. The tree canopy structure on the roof goes all the way down to the ground floor of the building, providing skylight and ventilation to the building.

The top of the structure could be considered as a pod that lets you connect with nature and gives a 360-degree view around, so users can see in all directions. Its permeable skin lets birds be a part of this project, in such a way that it belnds with its natural environment. The perforated walls can be opened and closed according to the needs of the user. There is a spiral circulation from the second floorto the .roof

Ground floor plan 1

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

Scale 1:100

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15.11

B

Scale 1:100 Workshop zone

18.02

BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

Collab zone

Collab zone

15 sq.m

B

Makers zone

Quiet + Nap zone

Workshop zone

150 sq.m

20.37

12.28

3.40

40 sq.m

11.5 sq.m

Male

Meeting zone

25 sq.m

18.33

14 sq.m

A

0.4

0.6

Electrical room 10 sq.m

7 sq.m

Reception

0.8 1.2

18.04 18.43 Meeting room Co-working zone

Co-working zone

50 sq.m

50 sq.m

Pecha kucha

Mens Saloon

Mens Saloon

20.

71

Ablution

6.00

5.36

Ablution

Recycling station

Mosque

Toilet

10 sq.m

150 sq.m

Kitchen 15 sq.m

10 sq.m

Ablution

Showcase zone

Grocery

Telecommunication room 10 sq.m

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13 sq.m

13.81

Ablution

Fema le T

0.4

Security 0.4

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50 sq.m

0.8

Lounge

Toile

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11 sq

Tech zone

Meeting zone

12.70

0.2

0.6

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10 sq.m

10 sq.m

10 sq.m

Meeting room

0.2

E

Server room

Meeting zone Meeting zone

60 sq.m

50 sq.m

D

Admin office

21.02

50 sq.m

Computer lab

18 sq.m

10 sq.m

VR Zone

C

18 sq.m

Collab zone

Meeting zone

18.25

50 sq.m

Collab zone

A

50 sq.m

50 sq.m

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Basement floorplan A

A simple recycling ablution water with table water appl

B

Proposed park

LANDSCAPE A STRATEGIES:

18.23

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

Scale 1:100

First floor plan

Having thick vegetation n users and is very essent the beauty of public space environment. It can also c other wildlife, which can h more vibrant ecosyste

Existing building Grocery

15 sq.m

Mosque

Al Remal Bakery

Al Remal Bakery

Food zone

38 19.

B

17.59

50 sq.m

Al Mafhoom Cafeteria

Al Mafhoom Cafeteria

Social zone

Thick insulation

4.51

Waterproof concrete Precast concrete panel

0.0

Air gap Stroked concrete floor finish

Services

Air-permeable insulation

Services

Social zone is an envi munity of Karama to in due to the vegetation strategically placed be cafe where peo

Gypsum board Voided slab Timber battening

Proposed park

Proposed park

Optional rigid insulation Concrete footing

B

4.00

B

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Section BB

Section AA

First floor +8.60

Wind tower

First floor +8.60

Admin office + Meeting room

VR zone

Makers zone

Collab zone

Tech zone

Meeting zone Cafe block

Tech zone

Quiet zone + Nap zone

Ground floor +4.30

Ground floor +4.30

Workshop zone

Reception

Food zone

Kitchen

Showcase zone

Reception Lounge

Workshop zone

Computer lab +0.00

+0.00

Roadside

Pecha-kucha zone

Future park

ion AA

19.

38

17.59

SECTION AA Al Mafhoom Cafeteria

First floor +8.60

Tech zone

Meeting zone Cafe block

Admin office + Meeting room

4.51

Services

Ground floor +4.30

Makers zone

VR zone

Reception

Workshop zone

Computer lab

+0.00

Roadside

Proposed park

4.00

B

The creative hub has a spherical globe-like structure which is the VR Zone.

Metaverse is a virtual reality space which can only be imagined and not touched, but this sphere makes it almost possible with an interesting spatial .experience

SECTION BB

Section BB First floor +8.60

Wind tower

Tech zone

Quiet zone + Nap zone

Collab zone

Ground floor +4.30

Food zone

Kitchen

Showcase zone

Reception Lounge

Workshop zone

+0.00

Pecha-kucha zone

DETAILED CONSTRUCTION SECTION

Future park

EXPLODED STRUCTURE DIAGRAM

A large open skylight provides light to the exhibition zone, capturing the grandeur of the atrium. The light from the top also creates a spotlight effect for the performer/ lecturer in the Pehca-kucha which is in the basement floor.

Bamboo structure

Steel structure foundation

Closed-loop recycle system collecting ablution water and irrigating plants. Terraces providing informal aphitheatre.

Concrete foundation

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GROOVESCAPE Student Housing Project type: Residential Inviting individuals to step into a surreal escape from the ordinary.

Creating spaces that defy convention and stimulate the imagination. In a world saturated with generic designs, this housing injects a dose of magic into the built environment, fostering an environment that sparks curiosity and wonder. By fusing functionality with fantasy, it creates an environment that not only captivate the eye but also cater to the needs and desires of those who inhabit them.

The curvilinear walls of the infinite corridors create a visually engaging environment that fosters a sense of wonder, exploration, and curiosity. There is dynamic interplay of lights which creates a vibrant and eve r-changing atmosphere.

GROUND FLOORPLAN 1:150

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FIRST FLOORPLAN

B

study room

Single ensuite

Double studio apartments game room

courtyard

Lounge

courtyard

reception

Groove lounge

broadcast room

courtyard broadcast room

A

security room

rehearsal room

MEP

recycling station electrical room

cafe kitchen

A

Single ensuite

24/7 shop

storage room

storage room

B

FRONT ELEVATION

LEFT ELEVATION

Single

study room

EXPLODED AXONOMETRY

Transaprent Polycarbonate Tubular Shell

Glass curtain wall/ envelope

Third floor

Double ensuite Double ensuite

Second floor

courtyard

rehearsal room

First floor

Ground floor

SECTION AA

SECTION BB

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Endless echo zones Rhythmic realms Harmony haven

Basement floor

04 EVOLO Music Conservatory Project type: Cultural & Educational The Anticipated Threshold is not merely an architectural feature; it is a dynamic expression of transition and transformation. By day, it stands as a beacon of celebration, inviting visitors into the realm of music and creativity. However, as daylight fades and darkness descends, the true essence of the Anticipated Threshold is revealed. No longer just an entrance, it becomes the gateway to an invisible theater, where music takes center stage and the boundaries between reality and imagination blur. Within the architecture, spaces are defined by black, grey, and white spaces. Black represents solidity and mass, grounding the structure in strength and stability. White, the void outside the building, symbolizes the infinite possibilities that lie beyond its walls. Yet, it is the grey spaces that truly captivate the senses. These transitional realms, where boundaries blur and lines between inside and outside dissolve, serve as the heartbeat of the conservatory.

BLACK SPACES

GREY SPACES

WHITE SPACES PAST EXPO livelier atmosphere, more visitors, actively engaging

PAST EXPO vibrant atmosphere, full of exploration

ABSTRACT URBAN PATTERN AL WASL DOME major node

PRESENT EXPO lack of vibrancy purpose and life

PRESENT EXPO

EXPLORING DEPTH

noticeable decrease in visitor activity

SPATIAL QUALITIES Realm where boundaries blur Cantilevering structures bold defiance of gravity Neither fully enclosed nor completely open

hubs of activity and interaction

CIRCULATION ABSTRACT URBAN PATTERN

GROUND FLOORPLAN

FIRST FLOORPLAN

SECOND FLOORPLAN

BACK ELEVATION

LEFT ELEVATION

SECTION A

FRONT ELEVATION

RIGHT ELEVATION

SECTION B

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THE ANTICIPATED THRESHOLD

Maximising the use of roof space by implementing a roof garden

In the daytime ‘The anticipated threshold’ acts as a celebration of entering, at night it marks the entrance to the invisible theatre ensuring that it serves a purpose rather than being left unused

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GREY SPAC ES

R O LO F D

CONCERT HALL

BLACK BOX THEATRE

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