Design Portfolio 2019

P O R T F O L I O

KEERTHANA VIJAYAN

architecture+ design selec ted works 2012 | 2019

About me..

I have a thing for vernacular architecture and strongly believe that indigenous materials are always the best for the building.

They portray the character of the place while performing the best for the climate prevailing in that region.. My designs are greatly influenced by the vernacular with the touch of modernity to accomodate today’s lifestyles.

Nature has always been a great source of inspiration. It’s Ordered Chaos. Everything has a pattern to it. Everything has a purpose to it’s existence. Some are obvious, some not so much. But often, what may look too random or complex is nothing but a simple fractal repeated across dimensions.

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2012-2013 | INTERNSHIP

2014-2016 | 2018-2019

INCUBIS Consultants, New Delhi. | June- Dec 2012 E-48/10, Okhla, Phase-II, New Delhi- 110.

H73, 5th main road, Annanagar East extn., Chennai.

TAJ GATEWAY HOTEL, Shimla.

|Contour Drawing, Views, Walk through

DPCL COB, Pune.

|Design, Working Drawing

BLUE CUBE Designs

New Delhi. | Jan- May 2013

| Senior Architect

| 2014- 2016

TOWER CLUB, Chennai. | Interior designing

Bar | Stay Rooms | Gym | Spa | Billiards room | Elevation

ARR CONTAINER STUDIO

STUDIO LOTUS,

| Construction using Containers

shooting floor created using 150 containers stacked and projected to form interesting spaces

F 301 First Floor,haudhuri Prem Singh House,

AASIFE briyani | Chain restaurant interiors

designed around 13 outlets in and around the city. each interior is unique done based on the location and the crowd. time frame- 1month for designing and execution per outlet

PROJECT CONDOR, Wine Club, Bangalore.

| Design, Working Drawing, Views

MUSHIRA HALL, Kadappa. | Architectural Design

HR FUND, Office space, Gurgaon

| Design, Working Drawing, Views

RENDER SKIN and HAIR clinic, Haddows lane. | Interior Design

BENIHANA, Restaurant. | Design, Views KAAJA CHOWK, Restaurant.

| Design, Working Drawing, Views

It is a muslim gathering space which can hold about 400 people inside.

Dr. Renita rajan’s clinic, completed in 2 months time.

ETHNIQ BOTIQUE, Selaiyur. | Interior Design RENDER SKIN and HAIR clinic, Egmore. | Interior Design

SAAGAR RATHNA, Restaurant. | Views

INDEPENDENCE BREWERY, Pune.

MASJID, Kadappa. | Architectural Design

| Design, Views

ELIOT HOTEL, Goa. | Design, Views SAAGAR RATHNA, Restaurant. | Views INDEPENDENCE BREWERY, Pune.

7 floor clinic interiors.

Designed the facade and the interior of the masjid

RESIDENTIAL | APPARTMENT , Chennai | Facade design BALAJI RESIDENCE, Chennai | Facade and Interior design

| Design, Views

LOUIS PHILIPPE, Gurgaon. | Design, views

2017 | BIOCLIMATIC ARCHITECTURE | EARTH CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES

UNICEF certified course at AUROVILLE EARTH INSTITUTE, Auroville.

2009-2014 | B.ARCH

RESIDENCE WITH OFFICE SPACE, Montreal

Completed B.Arch degree from M.C.E.(Meenashi College of Engineering), K.K Nagar, Chennai.

FILM CITY, Paiyanur

| Thesis

CRITICAL REGIONALISM,

| Dissertation

NIFT CAMPUS DESIGN

| Design Problem

| Design problem

LANGUAGES KNOWN DOB | 24 APRIL 1992 1995-2009 | SCHOOLING

Tamil ******************** English ******************** Hindi ******************** Telugu ******************** Malayalam ********************

D.A.V. SR SEC SCHOOL, Mogappair, Chennai-37.

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arKDes Studio

| Freelance Projects | 2014- TILL DATE

25/4, greenland appartments, church road, mogappair, Chennai- 600 037.

Keerthana Vijayan No.54, first floor, 2nd street, Korattur, Chennai- 600 080. +91 9791062150 +91 9176651418 keeka.ardesigns@gmail.com

C O N T A C T

I N F O R M A T I O N

R E S U M E

Residence designed using vernacular materials and native climate control techniques..

A rammed earth and laterite composite construction designed to enhance the site’s contours and terrain.

A twin villa designed based on the Yin-Yang,.

REDDY’S RESIDENCE, Mogappair. | Planning

BAKERS PRIDE, Siruseri.

| Farm cafe

“I dont want to protect the environment, I want to create a world where the environment doesn’t need protection”

PRABHU’S RESIDENCE, Ayapakkam.

VAIBAV’S RESIDENCE, Goa.

| Rammed earth construction | Laterite and rammed earth construction

TOMAZ RESIDENCE, Adyar. | Twin villa

Farm house, Mahabs. | Renovation Existing structure redesigned with a raw touch.

BEM BUILDERS | Logo and visiting card design CUBEFORM STUDIO | Logo and visiting card design

PRANNU | Wedding invite design

VIVEK SIVASHREE | Wedding invite design

SOFTWARE SKILLS: Autocad ******************** Sketch up

******************** Photoshop ******************** Indesign ******************** Revit ******************** 3DS Max

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“ I c a l l a r c h i t e c t u r e F RO Z E N M U S I C ”

J o h a n n Wo l f g a n g v o n G o e t h e

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Earth

Metal FORM Architecture

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Earth

“Build your architecture from what is beneath your feet” Hassan Fathy

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Earth

Ayapakkam arKDes studio | 2016

D es i g n de vel opment | Pl an n i ng | Inter i or and E x te r i or Mate r i a l b o ard

“The ‘Rain Court’ in the Pooja room draws inspiration from the courtyards[Muthams] characteristic to the South.”

Residence

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traditional South-Indian residence constructed using rammed earth and exposed brickwork. The rammed earth walls make the house much cooler than a conventional building, requiring no ACs even during the harshest summer. Terracotta jaali work coupled with long, low-sill windows and large skylights ensure ample natural lighting and constant fresh air circulation thereby greatly reducing dependance on The Grid.

Pot Tile ceiling, Oxide Flooring and Reclaimed antique wood for doors and windows bring in the old-world charm. The ‘Rain Court’ in the Pooja room draws inspiration from the courtyards[Muttams] characteristic to the South. The use of natural materials and reduction of concrete coupled with features like waste water recycling, biogas-plant, solar panels greatly reduce the carbon footprint of the building.

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Front

Detail - The verandah has inbuilt seating[Thinnai] and sloping roofs, classical south indian elements. The First floor, to let out to tenants, is accessed via the recessed staircase.

Ground floor plan

South East side view

Side detail - The Low-sill, lin-

ear windows ensure circulation of fresh, cool air while keeping out direct sunlight and maximising privacy. The brick trellis work near the ceiling ensures that hot air is constantly expelled.

First floor plan

Site plan

North west side view

Back detailing - Angular sky-

lights and brick trellis’ on the West and south bring in fresh air and light while ensuring protection from direct harsh sunlight.

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Design Development Front view

Bedroom jaali design - Made to cut off the direct west light but to increase the air circulation

Thulasi maadam

Terrace parapet wall design

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Window detailing

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Corridor frames

Kitchen dado wall

Coalesence of materials EARTH |BRICK |CEMENT | AATHANGUDI TILES | OXIDE FLOORING

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arKDes Studio | 2016

oa Residence

Design development | Planning | Interior and Exterior Material board

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North East side view

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Goa

Multiple levels coupled with open plan-

ning satiate the client’s need for expansive, unbroken spaces. Dust and insects are kept out by perforated metal screens. Solar Panels, Rain-water pond and passive energy saving techniques keep the house green and eco-friendly.

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Basement plan

ocated far and away from the commercial madness that Goa has become, in the picturesque Aldona village, the site is along a narrow lane surrounded by greenery on all sides. The site was on a steep incline, with a difference of 4m between the highest and lowest points! Conceptualised as a traditioanal, vaasthu compliant Goan house, there are unmistakeable touches of the Portugese style in the elements.

The unavailabilty of Rammed Earth was overcome by using locally available Laterite Rock Dust. The structure is RCC in regulation with local laws. The heavy monsoons witnessed by Goa anually required the use of sloped roofs to minimize the need for waterproofing.

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First floor plan

Back side view showing the shaded pool area

View showing the Outdoor dining area

Main entry

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Metal

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D es i g n | D e velopme nt | E xe c ut ion

Shooting Floors require double walls for insulation and thus Shipping Containers were chosen in place of civil construction due to their sound insulation properties, cost, ease of construction and modular nature for creation of multiple spaces as per requirement.

Interesting spaces have been created for the creative minds of the movie industry.

YM

Certain containers have been projected outwards to break the ‘giant block’ monotony of the facade. Landscaping has been used extensively to create a visual and tactile contrast between Metal and Greenery.

STUDIO BlueCube designs | 2016

The shooting floors were designed keeping in

Reception block

Metal

mind the requirements of the different departments such as Pre-production, Production and Post-production and spaces to accomodate the CG, the make-up, the administrative areas, the R&R areas .

110 Shipping Containers have been used in the project. The project is divided into two stages of 10,000 sqft and 8,000 sqft respectively. Both stages rose to a height of 50 feet.

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YM Studio , Ketenamalle | Front entry

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Clockwise from top left: Shooting floor area, eye level view, insulation work at proccess | Containers stacked to form an enclosed space for Film Production | Entrance lobby | Shooting floor from top lvl showing the lighting grid and AC ducts

110 Shipping Containers have been used in the project. The project is divided into two stages of 10,000 sqft and 8,000 sqft respectively. Both stages rose to a height of 50 feet.

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Metal

Q2Q solutions I.T. Park | Facade design

BlueCube designs | 2016

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Fac ade D es i g n de vel opment | E xte r i or Mate r i a l b o ard

Q2Q Solutions, an Information Technology Park is located

in the IT Corridor of Chennai. The site had 2 existing structures that were remodelled into one single, massive unit that was capable of housing a technologically corporate office. A contemporary building with touches of futurism invoke a high-tech atmosphere.

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KANATHUR

Residence | Facade design

BlueCube designs | 2018

A contemporary facade with a

composition of stone cladding, wood and laser cut MS grills for an overall earthy tone. The huge glass openings overlook the vista of the scenic pond and gardens below.

Fa c ade D e s ig n de velopment | E xter ior Mater i a l b o ard

Concrete

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TOMAZ

House 2 SECOND FLOOR

House 2 FIRST FLOOR

Residence

Arkdes studio | 2017

House 1 SECOND FLOOR House 1 FIRST FLOOR

The site is a corner property, located at the end of a

street in an upmarket locality in Chennai. The client required two 3 Bedroom Units but did not want the split to be very evident.

The design was then conceptualised based on the dualism of the Yin-Yang symbol. Where each house has its own individuality yet they are linked together intrinsically. Both units have been linked horizontally and vertically in a pretzel shape making each unit a duplex.

This gives them the feel of an individual house rather than the conventional, boxy apartment. Green spaces have been generously sprinkled throughout both residences to keep in them touch with nature and resolve apartment syndrome. A swimming pool and Gym have been included in the ground floor.

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Parking

Lift Gym

Lobby

Deck Lap Pool

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

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B Bedroom

Kitchen

Living Dining

T Bedroom

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Lift Foyer

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Bedroom Dining

Living

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Kitchen

Bedroom

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

B Bedroom

Bedroom Study

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Kids play area

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

Conceptual illustration showing the split of the houses.

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SECOND FLOOR PLAN

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DR. K. BALAJI Residence | Facade design

The front half of the structure is a commercial area while the rear side of the structure is the residence. The elevation therefore had to look both residential and commercial without either being too evident. The front glazing has been maximised for a commercial display area if needed. The material palette is kept simple with beige toned texture paint, brown satin paint, MS frames, groove detail and few profile lights.

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29 The main design element prevading throughout the design are the thin vertical slits. The entire facade carries these vertical lines in different styles and forms.

A dash of color adds to the vibrancy of the facade and since the color is very strong, nuetral colors like white and brown were chosen to complement it.

Fa c a d e D e s ig n de velopme nt | E xter ior Mater i a l b o ard

BlueCube designs | 2018

RA PURAM VILLA

Concrete

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“ De si gn i s no t j ust what it l o o k s l i ke, d e s i gn i s h ow i t works.”

Steive Jobs

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Designs

EAT DRINK WORK PRAY LEARN SLEEP

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“A laidback rural vibe between busy city life.”

Outdoor area

Located mins away from the city’s IT hubs, Baker’s Pride is a

‘ranch’ style bakery featuring an outdoor dining area entwined with green spaces that allow interaction with animals such as rabbits and birds that call the place home.

The idea is to transport customers, to a place and time when things were slower paced and nature was a part of daily life, in-between their busy urban lifestyles.

The elements used are reminiscent of old-school farms and are recycled from another site due to budget constraints of the client.

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Outdoor Dining area

Covered Dining area

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EAT Birds eye view

Baker’s

Pride

Outdoor farm Cafe | Conceptual design development

arKDes Studio | 2017

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EAT

Chain restaurants | Conceptual design development | execution

Blue Cube Designs | 2016

AASIFE

BIRIYANI

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Aasife - Koyambedu

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Aasife - Keelkattalai

Aasife - Velacherry

A fast growing restaurant chain whose target was to expand at an express rate of 1 Restaurant every month.

3 outlets were designed based on the restaurant location and the major customer base and covered a wide variety of themes ranging from Biker to Opulence.

13 outlets | 1 outlet per month Each unique design Aasife Koyembedu is located at one of the major entry points to the , Asia’s Largest Bus Terminus, CMBT. The theme of this outlet, the Tamil language, was chosen to portray the cultural identity of Tamil Nadu to new entrants while evoking feelings of pride and honor in its residents.

Colorrs and patterns

Reclaimed wood art

The words chosen reflect classics from Tamil literature and

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Tamil theme mural

Design Development view

Asbestos sheet with patterened punc-

KHAAJA CHOWK

Resto-bar| Conceptual design development Lotus Design studio|2013

Design Development view

Chowk is an Open Market. Khaja Chowk is a restaurant that

serves street food. The elements used like de-con autorickshaws and a palette comprising native patterns and local materials bring in the feel of the average Indian street. The funky bollywood graphics are in groove with the theme.

Each pattern used were developed and customised. To give a street feel the low cost outdoor materials such as asbestos Design Development view KEERTHANA VIJAYAN | DESIGN PORTFOLIO | 2019

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EAT “Common, local materials have been used with a design twist.”

Design Development plan KEERTHANA VIJAYAN | DESIGN PORTFOLIO | 2019

Khaaja Chowk - DELHI

3rd Floor Plan

CONDOR

Wine Club| Conceptual design development

Lotus Design studio|2013

Every seasoned oenophile agrees that a good red comes from the best cellars.

Photoshop rendered Sections

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DRINK

4th Floor Plan

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Wine & Dine restobar located in Bangalore, It is situated on the topmost floor with indoor and outdoor seating, overlooking the city skyline.

The place is designed based on the artdeco style with a little design twist.

A double height wine bottle display area is the highlighting feature of the club. Storing a wine bottle is not very simple and requires certain precise conditions which were worked around using complex architectural techniques.

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TOWER CLUB, CHENNAI

Club bar | Design development Blue Cube Designs | 2015

A lounge bar inspired by the bars of the classic Westerns, for the members of Tower’s Club. Raw custom made wooden furniture, exposed wrought iron and leather have been used to bring in the Cowboy vibe.

Recycled pint bottles used as interior screens and Wooden vegetable trays used as bottle displays further enhance the raw rusticism of the bar.

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DRINK

Photoshop rendered Sections

INDEPENDENCE, PUNE Brewery | Design development Lotus Design studio|2013

Photoshop rendered Sections

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Photoshop rendered Plans

the HR-FUND, Gurgaon.

Photoshop rendered Sections

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The HR Fund was envisioned as a casual, chilled-out work space based on the brief that it shouldnt reflect ‘corporate work culture’. They wanted interesting spaces that broke through the monotony of daily work while setting the mood for conversation and deliberation. A sort of casual, classy minimalism is imparted to the place by the materials and colour palette chosen.

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WORK

Office space| Conceptual design development

Lotus Design studio|2013

Design development view KEERTHANA VIJAYAN | DESIGN PORTFOLIO | 2019

Shiva wall art Place for lost loved ones 3D Concrete wall mural Yoga mat rack Granite wall Clad

Completed Site image

K.B. RESIDENCE,Chennai Pooja room interior design arKDes studio|2014 Brass strip to hang the idol photos All side lit wall recessed Bhudha wall art Athangudi tiles Low level shelf for pooja utensils

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Conceptual design development

Blue Cube Designs | 2016

The brief for the Altar Wall in Villivakkam required a pleasant, minimal space without a crucifix. A

combination of White Marble and Wood have been used to create an ambience of peace and spirituality. The two skewed lines on the wall divide the space into 3 equal areas, each representing one of the Holy Trinity, while also highlighting the podium thereby increasing focus on the sermon.

Design development view

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The facade is clad with marble with intricate inlay work. Profile lights have been added to enhance the entry arches.

The dome is treated in olive green with gold inlay patterns.

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Masjid -Elevation

47 Masjid, kadappa.

Conceptual design development Blue Cube Designs | 2019 The hall has been designed using a fusion of classical Islamic and futuristic materials and design elements.

Few traditional islamic patterns were used while other patterns were derived from Islamic calligraphic scripts.

The interior walls were treated with back lit laser cut panels. The exterior colors beautifully blends and flows into the interior too.

Masjid interior Mirab wall

Masjid interior -Side wall design KEERTHANA VIJAYAN | DESIGN PORTFOLIO | 2019

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SHIKSHAA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL,

School | Facade design

BlueCube designs | 2018

Schools are the place where our journey of knowledge begins. Its also a second home for most kids. It should be warm and welcoming, vibrant and fun, safe and comforting. The choice of materials right from the brick facade which gives a homely warmth and the bands of colors for vibrancy are all an expression of those ideas that form the backbone of an atmosphere conducive to academic success.

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KB RESIDENCE Master Bedroom design

BlueCube designs | 2018

The flooring and false ceiling have been used to create a visual division between the active zone and sleep zone.

The active zone has mild color tones and ample natural light. The study and lounge area is located based on the lighting.

The sleep zone has dark wooden tile flooring with dark olive green back wall.

Brass and acrylic fixtures were used to give the jazzed out art deco vibe which the client expected.

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Site completed image

Site completed image

Elite contemporary design done for the club

TOWER CLUB,

CHENNAI Hotel rooms |Design development Execution Blue Cube Designs | 2015

members. Basic forms of triangles are used to create interesting patterns around. Bright solid colours are added to give energy to the space. Balance areas are made simple to give a feel of home away from home.

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Design development view

SLEEP

Hotel Design | Architecture Incubis Consultants | 2012 KEERTHANA VIJAYAN | DESIGN PORTFOLIO | 2019

Elevation - CAD

Plan - CAD

Design development view HATCH LEGEND 100 MM THICK INTERIOR WALL 200 MM THICK EXTERIOR WALL 230 MM THICK RETAINING WALL

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Elevation - CAD

The Taj Gateway is a hotel, situated on a highly

contoured site on a hill slope in the mountainous terrain of Shimla. The natural slope of the site has been undisturbed to the maximum. I was majorly involved with the Contour study of the site, Designing of the Twin Villas , Development and Detailing of the 3d Model and Co-ordination with other consultants.

SLEEP

Incubis Consultants | 2012 KEERTHANA VIJAYAN | DESIGN PORTFOLIO | 2019

Hotel Design | architecture

Design development view

Design development view

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Hotel Design | interior Lotus Design studio|2013

A 5 Star hotel located in Goa on a highly contoured site. A hotel caters to a variety of clientele, as a goto place for a break from their mundane daily routine where they look to relax and unwind.

Design development view

Design development view

“Openness” has been chosen as the concept as it reflects the hotel’s attitude and ambience.

Spaces within the room are separated by louvered, wooden sliding doors. These doors can be opened up to create an unbroken space allowing a continual flow of nature throughout the space. A private infinity pool in each suite further enchances the experience of openness..

SLEEP

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COMPETITION School for needy| Volume zero 2018 Blue Cube Designs | 2018 KEERTHANA VIJAYAN | DESIGN PORTFOLIO | 2019

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BIO CLIMATIC ARCHITECTURE 1 week -Design problem Auroville Earth Institute | 2017

Montreal climate is towards the colder side. Heat is essential, hence

it has to be trapped as much as possible.

Below are the design stratergies we used to attain max comfort zone with minimal energy consumption.

STRATERGY 1 - TRIANGULATION This helps us to get max sun hitting area. The chamfering is done based on the wind directions and heat gain studies.

STRATERGY 2 - CORE Large solid earth core that acts as a thermal mass is placed in center of the building. Heat generating cavities have been placed on various levels in core. Heat is dissipated slowly, heating up the entire house.

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SUN STUDY

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63 STRATERGY 3 - MOUND The mound placed on the North wall reduces the heat loss during winter. The mound can be used as a nice scenic spot in the summer as it over looks the river.

STRATERGY 4 - SOLARIUM The best place to place solarium has been located based on the shade and shadow study. It is placed in south to reduce the heat loss and increase the heat gain. The solarium view can be enjoyed from all the family areas.

BIO CLIMATIC ARCHITECTURE 1 week -Design problem Auroville Earth Institute | 2017

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A r t i s a l i n e a r o u n d yo u r t h o u g h t s.

-Gustav Klimt

Pen on Paper KEERTHANA VIJAYAN | DESIGN PORTFOLIO | 2019

Deco

Visual ART

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Deco art

Everything has a beauty in it, even the items we call 'waste'. But not everyone can see it easily, it just needs some time and effort to make everyone see it..

Dream catcher reception backdrop

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SPIRALS

WALL MURAL WITH CORRUGATED CARDBOARD ROLLS

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created this mural on our office wall to improve the accoustic performance of the space. The porous spiral roll and the varying levels absorbed the sound waves, reducing the sound reflection and thereby noticeably reducing the echo in the space.

This instalation is done in front

Cardboard core

of a full height, clear glass wall.

It was done mainly with the intention of reducing visibility from the outside while maintining the view from the inside.

A few of the rows havent been fastened in place allowing it to be altered as and when needed.

Blued it!!

STACKED UP Cardboard core screen

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We threw out 3 milk jars every two days while in the USA. I decided to put them to

better use. Colors always make a place brighter. And when some natural ‘green’ is also added to it, it becomes one of the best things you can make at home. An owl planter made out of the waste milk jars.

These tiny flowers are made from used tin cans. I am currently working on a

chandlier with a 100 pieces of these colorful metal flowers. Each piece acts as a small lamp shade holding a tiny LED buld in it.

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PRANNU Wedding invite

arKDes studio|2014 An out of the box wedding card for my brother's life's biggest gamble.

B.EM Dev Logo design

LOGO Design | Business c

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velopers arKDes studio|2016

card design

Vivek.Sivashree Wedding invite

arKDes studio|2016 Wedding Invite for the Perfect ‘MATCH’ !!

al art KEERTHANA VIJAYAN | DESIGN PORTFOLIO | 2019

Acrylic on Cardboard

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Acrylic on Canvas

Acrylic on Canvas

Acrylic on Canvas

Fine art

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An ever evolving work in progress..

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