Interior Architecture Portfolio

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO MANASA • H • KRISHNA

Summary

Honors and Affiliations

Enthusiastic architect and interior designer with experience in commercial and residential projects, passionate about sustainability and human wellbeing being interwoven with the design solutions. Excellent team player with effective communication and time management skills.

IIDA NC Honor Awards Student Winner | 2022

Education Master of Arts in Interior Architecture (MA) Academy of Art University | 2020-22

San Francisco, CA

Courses include Building Systems and Codes, Material Use, 3ds Max Modeling, Survey of Sustainable Design, Light and Color Perception.

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) Visvesvaraya Technological University, BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE) | 2010-15

Bangalore, India

GPA : 8.13/10

MANASA H KRISHNA +1(669) 264 1384 manasahkrishna@gmail.com

Professional Experience Architectural Associate Bangalore,India MODE Architects | 2016 to 2019 • Developed a complex concept design for a recreation club in Bangalore.

Managed the working drawings, 3D visualization and site visits until completion of the project.

• Created the interior design of a residence with plans, elevations and 3D visualization along with materials selection.

• Worked on planning, designing elevations and creating working drawings for various other residential projects.

Architectural intern Harmony Architects | 2015

Bangalore,India

Architectural intern JR Associates| 2015

Bangalore,India

Oakland, CA

Featured Designer Spring Show | 2021 Medical office design and community design

San Francisco, CA

Student member IIDA

San Francisco, CA

Licensed Architect Council of Architecture

New Delhi, India

CESBE1x: Circular Economy for a Sustainable Built Environment Course Delft University of Technology. EdX

Skills and Abilities 2D Drafting 3D Modeling Rendering Graphics Visualization Fabrication Drafting Model Making Sustainability

Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Revit SketchUp 3ds Max Vray Lumion Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator MS Office Suite

Interpersonal Skills Communication and Listening Client & Vendor Relations Time Management Organized and Meticulous Empathetic and Efficient Critical Thinking Complex Problem Solving

Languages English, Kannada(Native), Hindi

01 CHRYSALIS

02 FLO

03

OAK GROVE

04 JENGA

05

GREAT WAVE

01

C • H • R• Y• S • A • L • I • S

Community Centre Design 2021

Atrium at the entrance

Location 989 NW Holladay Street, Portland, OR Neighborhood Rose City park, Multnomah county Site Area: 42,000 sq ft.

about the project Project

New Hope Community Centre Location 989 NW Holladay Street, Portland, OR Neighborhood Rose City park, Multnomah county Site Area: 42,000 sq ft.

The project is a multicultural community centre designed for refugees from the country of Hong Kong. The ever-changing political climate of Hong Kong has led to many people fleeing the country seeking a better life with opportunities outside. The community centre must be a place that welcomes them and nurtures them to a new life and beginning.

Road Connectivity Diagram Expressway Primary Roads Secondary Roads

Massing Diagram

Landscape Diagram

Site Analysis Rose City Park is a neighborhood in Northeast Portland, Oregon. The neighborhood has easy access to public transportation. The NE 60th Ave station on the Blue Line and Red Line of the MAX light rail system is on the boundary (Interstate 84) with the Center neighborhood.

Site Study

It also has 3 prominent parks along with the Rose City Golf Course The neighborhood was platted in 1907, the year of the first Portland Rose Festival. The proposed site is located on the south of this Neighborhood, located along Banfield Expressway (84) and the Railway tracks.

The study of the site and its surroundings reveals that the site is mainly located in a residential area. There are a few commercial stores located in the east and west.

There is a buffer of empty land at the south of the site.

Level 1 floor plan

Building Study

Level 2 floor plan

The main noise zones for the site is on the south, while the area with the least noise is at the north and partially to the east. The West side of the site has the NE 60th Ave road that is the widest available road, making it a good entry/exit zone.

ABSTRACTION

Seasons

Time

Day and Night

Change Growth

EMERGENCY

Rejuvenate Rejuvinate

Chrysalis

Change

TRANSITION

CONTINGENCY

Cocoon

Flower bud

REFUGEE CENTRE

Transform Waves Switch Movement Sun rays

EXIT

SUSTAINABILITY

Shift

Sand dunes

Winds

Land forms

Mind mapping

Concept Statement

IAD 610 | STUDIO 2 | NEW HOPE REFUGEE CENTRE

MANASA H KRISHNA | 05089277 | INSTRUCTOR: SCOTT KRESS

The concept for this project is The Chrysalis.

The space will feel like being inside a cocoon, with references to its nurturing and comforting essence and at the same time mimicking its open and free nature, giving the distressed refugees a sense of security as well as freedom.

To achieve this, I will be incorporating forms- straight horizontal lines, curves and circles, expressing the cocoon physiology, along with a warm color and material palette.

Layers and Screens

Interconnectivity

Growth and flow

Process

N

Site Plan The Site Plan is Designed, taking inspiration from one of the principles of the Chinese Zen Garden- The idea is to create pathways that mimic the movement of waves in the ocean, that get hit by the rocks.

Public spaces- parking, pond, cafe seating, amphitheatre Private spaces- Play area, Gazebos.

First floor plan

Cement flooring

Durabella Terrazzo flooring

Teragren Bamboo flooring

Second floor plan

Natural Stone flooring

Emser Bio-based Tile flooring

Classroom Lounge

Reception

The double-height atrium creates an open space, connecting the two floors visually. The reception is located next to the atrium. The cafe and its seating are designed to flow naturally from the atrium, along with other gathering spaces.

The warm color palette along with the curvy partitions that create inter-connected spaces encourage the residents to feel comforted and nestled.

Cafe

9’0”

10’3”

10’9”

16’3”

12’3”

+12’6” LVL

+8’0” LVL

+/- 0 LVL

Elevation of Cafe and seating 3’0”

36’0”

8’0”

+24’6” LVL

+12’6” LVL

Atrium at the entrance

+8’0” LVL

+/- 0 LVL

Elevation of Cafe seating 9’9”

26’6”

+10’0” LVL +8’0” LVL

Residential unit +/- 0 LVL

Elevation of Residential unit

Community room

The community room is a multi-purpose space that contains gathering and study spaces that can be arranged as per use.

Plenty of natural light and ventilation is provided here, along with sliding doors that can open up to the lawn around it.

Community room hallway

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H •O •T •E•L

Boutique Hotel Design 2022

Project Statement Location: 1540 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612 Neighborhood: Downtown Oakland HGI - the client - has purchased 1540 Broadway, a property in the center of downtown Oakland, California. The property currently has a small two-story retail structure. HGI plans to demolish the existing structure, and has hired an architect to develop plans for a new downtown hotel with an extended stay business model. The hotel will primarily serve business guests, but some tourists are expected as well. It will have eight stories, with the public spaces located primarily on the first and second floors, including an interior courtyard on the first level. Floors 3-8 provide 60 guest rooms, 10 on each floor. In addition, the building will have two basement levels for parking.

This hotel will follow an extended-stay model - it will target executive business guests who are visiting Oakland for extended periods of time. As such, the guestrooms are designed as second-home condominium units rather than conventional hotel rooms. A combination of studio and 1-bedroom units will be provided, each with its own kitchen.

Site Analysis

The 12th Street BART station is just 500 ft away from the site.

The city Oakland is the largest city (78 sq.miles) in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, and the eighth most populated city in California. Historically, Oakland was a fertile agricultural land that produced a lot of trees to supply wood and grow other crops, later on expanding into a city once people migrated here from San Francisco.

The city is ethnically diverse, with a high median income range of the citizens. Oakland has the biggest port base supporting the shipping industry, a thriving art scene-the downtown area having a high number of successful artists and exhibits, and recently has become a hub for tech. companies, with multiple start-ups springing up and transforming the economic market.

Lake Meritt is the closest lake at a distance of 1.2 miles

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Location Site: 1540 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612 Neighborhood: Downtown Oakland Zoning: CBD-P Central Business District Pedestrian Retail Parcel Number: 008 062200501 Project The hotel is located in Downtown Oakland, California. It will consist of 8 floors and 60 rooms. The hotel will have two basement floors for parking, and the 1st and 2nd floor will house the public spaces such as restaurants, event spaces, health clubs,etc.

Target users The hotel will primarily serve business guests, but some tourists are expected as well.

The bustling night life of downtown Oakland is a great attraction for tourists and visitors alike.

Neighborhood Analysis

Neighborhood Analysis

Parks and open spaces The site is surrounded by plenty of parks and green spaces at walkable distances.

Connectivity and Transportation The closest freeway is within half a mile from the site, along with a bus stop. The Orange line is the BART subway train that connects all of Oakland. The 12th and 19th St. stations are within 5 minutes from the site.

Restaurants and Retail Stores The blue spots mark restaurants and the orange spots mark the retail stores, all abundantly available at a walkable distance from the site.

Offices and Businesses A handful number of offices and start-ups are situated within a mile from the site, making it easily accessible from them and easily connected.

Strengths Landmarks Latham square- An open space open to the public located opposite to the plot.

Frank H.Ogawa plaza- Aa public plaza consisting of installations. Used as a gathering space for congregations.

Henry J Memorial park- Located 0.2 miles away, consisting of many art instillations along the landscape.

Fox theatre- Located 0.2 miles away.

We can see that Latham square is located right in front of the entrance of the site, providing excellent views and connectivity to the outside public. The surrounding buildings are all commercial, creating ample activity and public circulation in the area, that can be used to attract people into the site.

• Comfortable weather from April to October makes Oakland a great city, encouraging outdoor activities in the courtyard and sidewalks around the site.

• The courtyard that faces southern exposure will capture ample sunlight that can be incorporated into the design.

• The public square opposite to the site provides interesting views.

Hotels and accommodations There are about 5-10 prominent hotels in the downtown area, but they all appear to be chains of other hotels, lacking a uniqueness that could connect them with Oakland.

Weaknesses • The noise coming in from the west (Broadway st.)can be loud and bothersome.

• The southern exposure of the long wall of the building can heat it up in summers.

• The separate pedestrian and vehicular entry points can be challenging while zoning user circulation.

Opportunities

Threats

• Being located in the downtown of the city, there are multiple attractions and venues that will pull crowds into the hotel naturally.

• A large amount of companies and start-ups are situated closeby, opening a wide range of business travelers pouring into this area.

• Though there are other hotels in the area, they seem to be chains of other hotels and lack a unique touch of Oakland.

• Since the city is earthquake prone, measures must be taken to ensure maximum safety.

• There are multiple restaurants and hotels in the area, offering a wide range of cuisines and prices.

Building Analysis

N 1

Existing Floor plan -Level 1

The first floor plan is open to public, has multiple entry and exit points in the site, which makes wayfinding an important part of the design. As a result, the north side entrance can be staff only entrance, where as the others can be for guests and visitors.

The courtyard is a great source of light and ventilation with a level difference of 4.25’ height difference. This can be used to play with the levels here and make it interesting.

The location of the elevators is convenient, and the floating columns that do not align with the walls can be used to create interesting focal points.

2

Existing Floor plan -Level 2

The level 2 floor plan is also open to the public, hence a more open floor plan design can be done. There is abundant natural light coming in, except for the central part of the block, which might need more artificial light.

The patio in this floor opens up to the courtyard that can be used to open up the space and encourage outdoor activities.

Some of the mechanical shafts do not align with the walls and can be challenging for space planning.

Some of the openings in the walls are narrow, which can also be a challenge for circulation.

3

Existing Floor plan -Level 3-8

Levels 3-8 are the floors where all the hotel rooms are located, hence they are more private spaces open only to the residents. The rooms facing the courtyard benefit by receiving ample light and ventilation.

The decks in these areas face each other, which is a privacy concern. The hallways leading to the rooms are narrow and dark, which can also be a concern. The different types of floor plans can be used to come up with different design ideas for each.

Building Analysis

Conclusion After completing the building analysis, it can be seen that an advantage for this project is the courtyard- which can be used to create interesting views for the interiors. In addition to this, the western part of the building at level 1 has a high ceiling which can be used to create a welcoming lobby space to the users.

A disadvantage in the building is that the multiple entry and exit points can create confusion in way-finding and must be addressed. The freestanding shafts and columns in the floor plans also pose a challenge and must be incorporated into the design to blend them in to the space as one.

SECTIONAL ELEVATION - NORTH

Project Program

Space

Occupancy Occupancy Area Classification Load Factor

Max. Occupants

Light and Functional Requirements Ventilation

Aesthetic Requirements

Lobby

A-1

15

375

25

Yes

Open and Accessible. Seating that is flexible for all kinds of needs. Ample space to keep luggages and other items.

Open and inviting, feature walls to draw attention. Views to the courtyard or the street, with ample light and ventilation. Must

Reception

A-1

15

180

12

Yes

Cocktail Lounge A-2

30

600

20

Yes

At 8’ clearance in front of the desk for circulation. Self check-in computer option, ADA reception desk is mandatory.

Easy way-finding with toilets nearby, clear circulation with seating that is flexible and comfortable.

Clear way-finding, inviting and pleasing. This space can make a statement about the hotel overall.

Relaxed and informal aesthetic, trendy interiors. The interiors must allow interaction and be flexible for privacy. Focus on the bar area.

Restaurant

A-2

30

1650

55

Yes

Formal and luxurious aesthetic, flexible seating. Lighting in layers can create interesting effects and moods.

Kitchen

A-2

30 550 (300 gross)

18

No

Conference room x3

A-2

30

900 30 (10X3) (300X3)

No

Formal seating arrangement. Reception desk, aisle spaces, waiter station, booths, tables and chairs needed. It should be easily accessible by guests and outside users.

Commercial grade kitchen equipment with good lighting. Storage, prep areas and cleaning areas needed. Must be attached to the restaurant and lounge.

Conference table, AV equipment, buffet needed. Minimal light, clear lighting and acoustics needed. The space must have flexible seating arrangements to allow users to change it as per their needs.

Flexible InforA-1 mal Event space

15

750

50

Yes

Spacious and interesting. Must have good light and ventilation.

Bio-Gift shop

M

1

100

100

Yes

AV Equipment, movable stage, stackable chairs, clear circulation and acoustics needed. The space can have partition walls that can be used to make the rooms smaller/bigger.

Display shelves and tables, check-out counter, attractive lighting.

Health Club and Spa

A-2

30

750

25

Yes

Fitness equipment, locker room, Yoga room, hot tubs and restrooms with showers.

Soothing, light and warm interiors. Views to the outside with good ventilation is essential. Not too sterile.

Office space

B

150

600

4

Yes

Desks, ergonomic chairs. Good lighting and acoustics.

Clean, well-lit, and open-plan design. Good light and ventilation.

Guest rooms

R-1

200

400

2

Yes

Back of House

S

300

-

-

No

Standard bedroom with King size bed, along with one ADA accessible Clear way-finding, good light and ventilation. Views must be pleasant, room. Good lighting and views are essential to make guests to enjoy their rooms must feel cozy and warm. stay.

Receiving room, laundry room, housekeeping, break room, locker, storage. Clean, well-lit and spacious.

Restrooms

-

-

-

-

No

Terrace

-

-

-

-

Yes

WC, sinks and shower areas. Must be ADA accessible. Quick way-finding is essential.

Commercial Solar panels (78”X39”), power outlets, to generate electricity.

The panels must have southern exposure to the sun.

Clean and hygienic, durable and easy to maintain materials.

Clean, open and feel spacious. Lighting must be good.

Catchy and attractive. Bright colors, attractive elements to bring people in.

Clean and hygienic.

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Process

Mind mapping

Proposal The Mind-mapping exercise identifies the 5 elements that mainly represent the essence of Oakland- Nature, technology,art, industry and music. Out of these, Nature and technology are identified to be strong elements that can come together to form a dynamic space, that is both interactive, responsive and restorative.

Process

JUST GO WITH THE FLOW The concept tries to connect all three factors - the guests, nature and technology seamlessly, to create an engaging and unique experience.

Like the energy flows of nature such as water, wind and foliage and that of technology such as the electric current, the space shall be a dynamic, responsive and an interactive platform for guests to make their own.

This is done by using free-flowing forms, grounded in the principles of biophilic design, create a unique experience that enrich users with well-being as well as amusement and joy.

Floor Plan Public use floor

E

C

C

B A A

A

A

E

B

D

FLOOR PLAN LEVEL 1 A

B

C

D

E

Cement Flooring

Terrazzo Flooring

Oak plank Flooring

Cedar wood Slat Flooring

Vinyl tile Flooring

Reflected Ceiling Plan Public use floor

LEVEL 1 RCP 3/32” = 1’-0”

Floor Plan Public use floor

B

E A D

C

F

E

B

FLOOR PLAN LEVEL 2 A

B

C

D

E

F

Maple Flooring

Terrazzo Flooring

Oak plank Flooring

Cedar wood Slat Flooring

Ceramic Flooring

Sandstone tile Flooring

Reflected Ceiling Plan Public use floor

LEVEL 2 RCP

Reception and Lobby

Custom Planter hung from CLG

Custom cylinder LED light

1’0”

Focus Area 1

Tinted glass panel

5’6”

The lobby and reception are located at the entrance of the building. The lobby area consists of an art gallery that invites people in, along with custom seaters and planters.

8’6”

The main finish is cement and wood, giving it a raw and unfinished look paired with a bright pink and blue to create a striking contrast.

1’0”

RECEPTION AND CHECK-IN ELEVATION A

14’0”

Custom Neon tube light

A

Custom Planter and seat

B CHECK-IN

FLOOR PLAN NTS

RECEPTION AND GALLERY ELEVATION B

Terrazzo Flooring

Cement Flooring

Elroy Chair

Andrea Chair

Reception

Lobby Seating

Cocktail Bar The cocktail bar is located behind the reception area. It is mainly made up of a stone and cement finish, contrasted with gold accents through lighting and the bar counter.

Custom Gold bar detail

Tinted glass panel

5’6”

1’0”

The glass panel at the ceiling creates a certain boundary around these spaces, helping define the flow into the building, and guiding the users.

8’6”

Custom Neon tube light

COCKTAIL BAR ELEVATION A

A Gold finish

FLOOR PLAN NTS

Oak wood

Ivy Bar stool

Glow tiles by Nemo

Cocktail Bar

O• A •K

03

G• R • O • V • E

Medical Office Design 2020 Waiting area

about the project West Coast Kidney Institute (WCKI) wants to open a medical office in Oakland to treat patients with kidney ailments and related diseases. Studies in the medical world have shown that one in 3 adults in the U.S. (approximately 80 million) are at risk of kidney disease. Being more common in women, kidney ailments are a leading cause of death in the U.S. In such a scenario, healthcare centers can have a vital role to play and their design can make a difference. There is a need to design medical offices that cater to patients that have been battling with kidney problems for years, that not only treats them but also provides an environment that promotes healing and wellbeing.

Site Analysis

Location 434 Hawthorne Oakland, CA

Nearby landmarks to the site

1

Merritt University

2 Merritt University Bookstore 3

Machaon Diagnostics

6

Denmark Bakery

7 Mosswood Park 8 Kaiser Permanente Med. Centre

4 Assembly Apartments

9 Oak Glen Park

5 Chase Bank

10 Sprouts Market

Analysis From studying the city and site surroundings, it is clear that Oakland is a land of forests and ample green spaces. The site is also surrounded by multiple parks and open spaces that can be incorporated into the design process.

1 Youth Alive Centre

6 Dental Clinic

2 Medical group

7 Medical office

3 Dental Clinic

8 Health Education Centre

4 Medical office 5 Health Education Centre

process

Evidence Based Design- Used for space planning

forest bathing The concept for the project is Forest bathing, also known as “Shinrin Yoku”. The idea is to design the medical office to feel like a walk in the forest, relaxing and refreshing the patients and reducing their anxiety. The geometric forms of a forest are abstracted into the design, such as linear lines from trees into the walls, dew drops into the lighting, tree trunk rings into furniture, and the tree canopies into ceiling panels. These shapes and forms create a natural flow in the space, allowing patients to go from one stage of their treatment to the next, at ease.

Trees

Dew drops

Trunk

Canopy

Doctor’s Office

Level 1 Floor Plan

Office view from waiting area

breathe.

Reception

Material Mood

The materials and finishes are chosen with careful attention to the look and feel of it. Organic shapes and curves are preferred for wallpapers. Soft wood is used with white fluted wall panels to give a neutral yet calm feeling to the space.

Grey and beige are also used for the furniture and appliances to balance and neutralise the other colors.

Waiting area near reception

Examination room

04

J• E • N•G• A

ECO-Block Design | Collaborative project 2021 ECO-BLOCK Exterior elevation

Concept and ideas Group members: Manasa H Krishna, Palak Gadhiya, Pannasee Singhakham and Tipaporn Benchangwisanu

about the project Site location San Diego, California Wind direction Mainly from the south and west.

Sun study Average temperature: 25 deg. C with an average of about 250 hours of sunshine/ month annually.

The design of the ECO-block is a sustainable solution in designing a high density residential building in San Diego. Shipping containers that are treated with solar panels and vertical green walls are proposed to create the necessary solar energy, as well as keep the building cool.

Site plan

Sun study The inspiration for the design of this building came from plant photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the conversion of energy from sunlight, water and carbon dioxide into energy for plants, that is, sugars, and releases oxygen gas essential to living organisms, where energy conversion is an important concept. That gave rise to the design of this building This is because we want to design buildings that can convert water, solar and wind energy into indoor energy and, if the energy left over, will share this energy with surrounding communities.

Materials: Sustainable materials such as bamboo flooring and Terrazzo tiles are used, with their Declare certifications. Cork wall paneling is used on the walls for acoustical insulation. LEED certified interior and exterior paint finishes are used to help protect the building from the hot weather in San Diego.

Reception

Restaurant Elevation

Restaurant floor plan

Residential unit

Residential unit elevation

Residential unit floor plan

Restaurant view

05

G•R•E•A•T W•A•V•E

Studio Apartment design | 3DS Max and Vray 2021

Kitchen and dining

about the project The project is the design of a residence for the famous Japanes artist Hokusai. For this project, the inspiration is one of his most famous paintings, Under the Wave off Kanagawa. In this painting, Katsushika Hokusai (1830-32), uses Scale as a design principle to demonstrate the awesome power of nature.

The giant wave fills the height of the frame. It towers over the image of Mount Fuji, which appears in a much smaller scale due to perspective.

Living room

Elements of Design such as Pattern, Emphasis and Proportion are also evident in the artwork. Taking inspiration from this painting, principles of design such as scale and proportion is used, to create a dramatic composition in my project, that emphasises on certain elements in the interiors, over others.

Movement is dictated by the way the objects are placed on the picture plane or by the way the artist uses the elements of art throughout the artwork. Hokusai was known for using rhythm and movement in his paintings to make them more dynamic. This is another principle I would like to use by designing the space with curves and organic design to depict movement and motion. Hokusai was also known for using primary, eccentric and unusual color combinations in his paintings, like using bright red and bright Prussian blue in a single painting together. This is a technique I would like to use in my design to make it seem simple and yet interesting.

Studio workspace

Bedroom

Kitchen and dining

Personal study area

THANK YOU MANASA • H • KRISHNA