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KENNICE CHRIS AJAY

About me

Kennice Chris Ajay

Architect

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.

Education Relevant couseworks

Our Own English High School, Sharjah

2009 - 2019

Indian Curriculum, 9.4 CGPA

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

Manual skills

Drafting

Sketching

Photography

• Architectural Design Studio

• Environment and Behaviour

• History and Theories of Architecture

• Construction Technology

• Architectural Representation

• Integrated technology

• Critical Analysis

• Energy and Buildings

Language

• English

• Malayalam (Basic)

• Hindi (Basic)

Model making

Research & Analytics

Editing

Hard skills

Rhinoceros 3D

V-ray

Grasshopper

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Indesign

Adobe Illustrator

Autocad 2D

Microsoft Office

Personal Values

Creativity

Communication

Adaptability

Innovation Leadership

Collaboration

Model Making

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.

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

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.

ceiling to high ceiling.

PASSIVE DESIGN

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.

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.

Orientation:

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

Filtration:

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

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

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

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.

FRONT ELEVATION

LEFT ELEVATION

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.