Portfolio 2013 - 2021

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

MAITHREYI DAITHA Masters of Architecure Graduate Student Selected Works 2013 - 2021 ACADEMIC / NON ACADEMIC

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT CENTER

INTERNSHIP

FREELANCE

PHOTOGRAPHY

C O N T E N T S FILM SCHOOL CAFETERIA ARTWORK

F I L M S C H O O L ARCHITECTURE DESIGN 05 - SEMESTER 05 AUTOCAD, SKETCHUP, LUMION, ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP

A film is a connection of smaller parts that come together to deliver a narrative. This concept is beautifully explained by the Soviet Montage Theory.

There are five different types within the Montage Theory ; Metric, Rhythmic, Tonal, Overtonal and Intelectual.

This Film School is rooted in the Soviet Montage Theory. The building itself is pieces of a larger whole that functions individually as well as when combined.

Each tower has its own function and is connected to each other visually through height as well as through materiality.

Three

In order for the user to experience all levels of the site and the city insteady of spreading across the site the buildings rise high to minimise the number of trees to be displaced and to experience the city at various levels above ground.

The

is disected by the contour grid as well as the bangalore map grid. Each broken piece of the cube has its own defined function.

sides of the site is surrounded by residential buildigns and the fourth side is facing a lake.

: Bangalore, Koramangala 12

units are derived from the disection of a 40m3 cube. cube

LOCATION

55’N 77 37’E

PLAN SECTION

C A F E T E R I A ARCHITECTURE DESIGN 06 - SEMESTER 06 AutoCAD, SketchUP, TwinMotion, Illustrator, Photoshop

In this project the cafeteria tries to bridge the gap between the outside and the inside and this is achieved by the open walls and the slender columns that allow for a greater see-ability of the outside.

The design is inspired by the canopy of trees. The folded plate roof acts as the forest canopy and the box section columns as the tree trunks.

SECTION

Box section columns support a folded plate ferrocement roof. the open walls allow for a visual communication between the outside and the in.

ELEVATION

Folded Plate Roof made of Ferrocement I-Section Beam 100x100 mm Box Section Column Red Oxide Flooring

W O M E N E M P O W E R M E N T C E N T E R THESIS -ARCHITECTURE DESIGN 08 - SEMESTER 08 Revit, TwinMotion, Lumion, Illustrator, Photoshop

This thesis explores the research question on how architecture and design can support the efforts towards empowering women and help them achieve social, financial and emotional stability and help in improving their lives. It also explores how nature and built spaces can bring positive changes in orphaned children. It dwells into aspects of culture and craft both as a source of design inspiration and a means of economic elevation.

The thesis focuses on underprivileged and abused women in an urban setting who struggle to find a way out of the abuse and gain social and economic independence. This thesis also attempts to provide a safe space for these women to make a change in their lives and move forward.

“Women are the real architects of society.”—Harriet Beecher Stowe

LOCATION : Bangalore, Malleshwaram

13 00’N 77 34’E

This site was chosen as the area has been a hub of cultural activities.

Opposite to the site is a women’s college.

Two sides of the site is bound by residential buildings, and another side by commercial buildings.

The women empowerment center is designed to allow a seamless movement between the inside and out, as well as having an abundance of greenery.

The residential block is located at the upper end of the site. It is bounded on two sides by existing houses and on the third by a women’s college.

The floor plan of the block is designed to allow free movement for the inhabitants while also bringing as much greenery as possible.

The two residential blocks are connected visually by an extended roof.

The semi covered areas between the blocks is used as a space where the children can play and sit around leisurely. Natural light is allowed to enter by the perforations in the plan that allows natural ventilation and greenery to come in.

P L A N E L E V A T I O N S E C T I O N D E V E L O P M E N T

The workshop block is located at the southern end of the site. it is surrounded by an existing park and houses.

The workshops are designed to allow for multiple activities to happen in each room as well as to allow free movement between rooms.

The form is derived by building around the existing trees to allow for lesser trees to be cut down.

P L A N E L E V A T I O N S E C T I O N D E V E L O P M E N T

The marketplace is open to the public and is located closest to the surrounding commercial buildings.

The market is divided into main parts one being the permanent structures which boud the temporary stalls, that can be used by vendors.

The temporary stalls are made using metal pipes, bison board and translucent acrylic sheets.

The market acts as a place for the participants of the center to sell their products while acquiring a business acumen.

P L A N E L E V A T I O N S E C T I O N

ARTWORK

INTERNSHIP - MEDITATION CENTER

MUDHANDS EARTH ARCHITECTURE - INTERNSHIP - SEMESTER 09 Autocad

Photoshop

3D, Illustrator,

MEDITATION CENTER LOCATION

Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu

This meditation center design was proposed to help form a space where memebers of the satsang can converege for their meetings as well as meditation practices.

The structure is designed by the intersection of two arches. And is built using localy sourced bricks.

E L E V A T I O N P L A N ARCH DETAIL S E C T I O N P L A N E L E V A T I O N S E C T I O N P L A N E L E V A T I O N

INTERNSHIP - RESTAURANT INTERIOS

MUDHANDS EARTH ARCHITECTURE - INTERNSHIP - SEMESTER 09 Autocad,

Photoshop

Sketchup,

RESTAURANT INTERIORS

LOCATION

Bangalore, Karnataka

The restaurant is designed to imitate a rural Indian setting. The main materials used for the whole project are aerocon blocks, clay tiles and coloured oxide finish. Unique seating (hubs) were designed specifically for this project.

P L A N S E C T I O N

CEILING DETAIL

The ceiling is covered with a parametric jaali tile form. each tile is placed in a different direction rotated clockwise to allow a variety of shadows to form onto the ceiling.

WALL PANEL DETAIL

The wall panels are covered with hand woven jute rope onto a metal frame.

The patterns cast by natural light through the jute ropes onto the restaurant walls are unique.

Aerocon Structure Yellow Oxide Plaster Jute Detail HUB DETAIL CHAIR DETAIL

INTERNSHIP - MNLU

MAHARASHTRA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY

ARCHITECTURE PARADIGM - INTERNSHIP - SEM 10 Revit, Photoshop

MNLU - MAHARASHTRA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY

LOCATION : MAHARASHTRA

The project of building The campus will be build on 60 acres of land allotted in Waranga village, Wardha road and is estimated to cost around Rs575 crore.

The land is used in an effective manner. Keeping in mind the needs of the students, teachers and staff that will use the are.

The following drawings are dedicated to the academic block mainly the BA and BCom classrooms and the surrounding infrastructure.