PORTFOLIO - MANU

Manu Nirasha Architect

Experience

Founding Partner

modu ar moments

+ Involved in site visits initial des gn concepts and sketches

+ Preparing presentation drawings and construct ons drawings

Contact

(+39) 3517876288

mnirasha@gmail com

(+94) 712475454

wwww linked n com/in/manu-nirasha

V a Conte Verde 01, 10122, Turin, Italy

No 01 Cemetery road Boralesgamuwa

+ Coordinating w th engineers contractors, and stakeholders

+ Superv sed construction of 20+ various projects including commercial and resident al

Architect

Surath Wickramas nghe Associates

+ On-site office experience at the 68-story Alta r uxury apartment complex n Colombo, respons b e for dai y progress reports, inspections, and design coord nation

+ Scheduled progress meetings w th contractors and consu tancy team to ensure timely task comp etion

+ Engaged in concept formu ation and design development for a retail and commercial pro ect in Colombo, contributing to its successful implementat on

Junior Architect

17 08 1991 Sri Lankan

Colombo Sri Lanka Sinhalese

English

Awards

Geoffrey Bawa Design Award

Student n highest marks for the f nal year Comprehensive Design Project for the academ c year 2017/2018

Herbert E Gonsal Memorial Award

Excellence in des gn ach evement n architecture at post graduate level 2019

"Boundaries" Indesem 2023

F rst place of a 24 hour compet tion at a Architecture Biennale held in Tu-De ft Faculty of architecture Nether ands

Skills

Organ zed

Col aborat ve

Adaptab l ty

System think ng

Cr t ca th nking

Ana yt ca th nking

Cl ent Focus

Commun cation

Technical

Interests

Autodesk Autocad

Sketchup

Lum on

Adobe Suit

F gma canva

M ro

M crosoft Off ce

Design Group Five Internat onal

+ Worked n commercial and residential pro ects nvolv ng in design development

+ Conduct ng code and regulation compliance checks

+ Researching materials and bui d ng systems

Education

MA ( Transdisciplinary Design) Bachelor of Architecture

IED - Ist tuto Europeo d Design University of Moratuwa

2022 - present

2014 - 2018

Photography

Model Mak ng

Architectural Compet tions

AI prompt architecture

Cul nary Fusion

Volunteer ng

Via S Quintino 39, 10121 Tur n Italy Moratuwa, Sr Lanka

+ Developed innovative systems and frameworks through pro ects in d verse modu es

+ Ut lized critica and analyt cal th nking to research and analyze complex scenarios in a transdisciplinary manner

+ Appl ed know edge to foster nnovative problemso ving and create purposefu solutions for rea -world cha lenges

With a background in design systems, strategic thinking, and a strong foundation as an architect, I approach complex problems in a transdisciplinary manner. Through critical analysis and a track record of accolades, I offer a unique perspective that excels in navigating complexities. Collaboration is at the core of my approach, driving me to create positive impact through innovative and empathetic design solutions. My skill as a consultant lies in integrating diverse disciplines to shape a better future

M A S T E R S P R O J E C T S

Selected trans-disciplinary projects 2022-2023

B A C H E L O R S P R O J E C T S

Three selected major projects 2016 -2018

C O M P E T I T I O N S

Indesem and Reuse Italy 2023 E N T R

Transdisciplinary Design

Transdisciplinary Design - Master in Arts

As a transdisciplinary design studio, our primary focus lies in reimagining and transforming the future landscape, particularly concerning Mobility in Turin. This holistic approach branches into three key areas designing a seamless mobility system creating innovative mobility hubs and crafting cutting-edge vehicles By aligning the intensity of the journey with the design of mobility hubs and vehicles we ensure a seamless and comprehensive experience for users

The developed app "one" plays a pivotal role in making experience of mobility seamless

Transdisciplinary Design

As an architectural point of view aim is to transcend conventional perceptions and re imagine how these hubs can better serve the urban context and transform the way people perceive and experience mobility

Transdisciplinary Design

Our approach is anchored on three essential pillars human-centred design, a thorough analysis of the current scenario and the identification of ways to enhance quality of mobility experience

The user journeys illustrates how two types of personas will interact with the proposed mobility system in all aspects of the App, mobility hubs and vehicle design

Transdisciplinary Design

Transdisciplinary Design

Transdisciplinary Design

In the Interactive Design module, we prioritized the crucial aspect of energysaving

To address this need we successfully developed and prototyped a userfriendly device.

This innovative device raises awareness about energy consumption from various devices and empowers users to mitigate energy waste caused by ignorance With our solution, individuals can make informed choices to conserve energy and contribute to a sustainable future

Transdisciplinary Design

Transdisciplinary Design

SKILLS ACQUIRED

ASSETS MAPPING

AUDIENCE MAPPING

STAKEHOLDER MAPPING

CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING

RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

ENHANCED COMMUNICATION

EMPATHY AND CULTURAL

SENSITIVITY

Cross cultural marketing

Bachelor's Projects

Demonstration design project - level four - 2017

S A F E H A V E N

A c o m p a s s i o n a t e a n d s e c u r e h a v e n d e d i c a t e d t o s u p p o r t i n g v u l n e r a b l e f e m a l e s f a c i n g e m o t i o n a l , s e x u a l , a n d e c o n o m i c a b u s e i n S r i L a n k a .

E m p h a s i z i n g p s y c h o l o g i c a l e m p o w e r m e n t a s t h e f o u n d a t i o n , t h e c e n t e r u n i t e s s e l f - e s t e e m , s e l f - e f f i c a c y , a n d s e l fd e t e r m i n a t i o n t o c a t a l y z e w o m e n ' s e m p o w e r m e n t .

T h r o u g h t h i s a p p r o a c h , t h e c e n t e r f o s t e r s t h e i r w e l l - b e i n g a n d h a p p i n e s s , p r o v i d i n g a n u r t u r i n g e n v i r o n m e n t w h e r e t h e y c a n r e g a i n c o n t r o l o v e r t h e i r l i v e s a n d l i v e f r e e f r o m f e a r a n d h a r m

Bachelor's Projects

L o c a l l y s o u r c e d b u i l d i n g m a t e r i a l s a n d s i m p l e s t r u c t u r a l s y s t e m d e s i g n e d f o r m a k e i t e a s i e r f o r w o m e n t o b u i l t t h e i r o w n s p a c e . n u m e r o u s p r o d u c t s f r o m t h e p a l m y r a h t r e e i s u s e d f o r p i l l a r s , r o o f s t r u c t u r e a n d c o l o u r e d a n d t w i n e d p a l m y r a h l e a v e s a r e u s e d a s p a r t i t i o n w a l l s a n d f o r c e i l i n g .

T o s u i t t h e h o t h u m i d c l i m a t e o f t h e c o n t e x t a n d p r i v a c y o f t h e a c c o m m o d a t i o n s p a c e s , m o r e s o l i d w i t h m i n i m u m o p e n i n g s a r e d e s i g n e d w h e r e a s t h e w o r k s h o p s a n d c o m m u n a l a r e a s l i g h t l y s p r e a d o n t h e l a n d s c a p e

Bachelor's Projects

Bachelor's Projects

“ T H E S O L U T I O N A L L O W S

O C C U P A N T S T O

E X P E R I M E N T

W I T H B O U N D A R I E S :

B O U N D A R I E S O F S P A C E

T R A N S F O R M A T I O N S ,

B O U N D A R I E S O F S O C I A L

C O M M U N I C A T I O N ,

B O U N D A R I E S O F S E L F -

I D E N T I T Y "

+ F O L D - O U T S H E L V I N G M O D U L E S F R O M

T H E A P A R T M E N T ’ S W A L L S H A V E A

V A R I E T Y O F F E A T U R E S A N D S Y S T E M S

S U C H A S A K I T C H E N U N I T , A

W O R K B E N C H E A C H C A N B E O P E N E D

O U T T O G I V E A C C E S S T O V A R I O U S

O B J E C T S A N D F U N C T I O N S .

+ O C C U P A N T S W H O M A K E T H E I R

I N D I V I D U A L L I V I N G S P A C E A N D F U N C T I O N S S H A R A B L E W I T H T H E W I D E R

C O M M U N I T Y T H A T C A N Q U I T E

L I T E R A L L Y ‘ O P E N U P ’ T O I N T E R A C T I O N

A N D E X P E R I E N C E S T H A T W O U L D N O T B E

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

S P A C E .

Comprehension design project - level five - 2018

+ S T O R A G E S P A C E S A R E B U I L T I N T O

T H E W A L L S P L U S R E S I D E N T S C A N

U S E A S E L F - S T O R A G E U N I T A T T H E

B U I L D I N G ' S P E R I M E T E R T O S T O R E

T H E I R L A R G E R P E R S O N A L

B E L O N G I N G S

+ A C O M M U N A L L A Y E R T H A T G O E S I N

B E T W E E N F L O O R S E X T E N D S “ L I V E

W O R K P L A Y ”

+ L I G H T W E I G H T M E T A L F R A M E S A N D

S O L I D H A R D W O O D A C C E S S O R I E S , T H E

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

U R B A N L I V I N G A N D C A N B E

T R A N S F O R M E D I N T O D I F F E R E N T

F U R N I T U R E P I E C E S I N N O T I M

Bachelor's Projects

First

A S U S T A I N A B L E H A V E N F O S T E R I N G

C O N N E C T I O N S A N D B R E A K I N G U R B A N

I S O L A T I O N

S Y M B O L O F T R A N S F O R M A T I V E

A R C H I T E C T U R E S T R E N G T H E N I N G

S O C I A L B O N D S A N D N U R T U R I N G A

G R E E N E R F U T U R E

U R B A N M O R P H O L O G Y R E D U C I N G

N O I S E E M P H A S I Z I N G G R E E N S P A C E S

A N D P R O M O T I N G A D A P T A B I L I T Y

E N C O U R A G I N G P H Y S I C A L A N D V I S U A L

C O N N E C T I O N S W I T H T H E S T R E E T

I T H

D I V E R S E F U N C T I O N S

P O C K E T G A R D E N S E N C O U R A G E

S P O N T A N E O U S I N T E R A C T I O N S

Awards and Competitions

Entrepreneurial Projects

A boutique architectural consultancy firm founded in 2018. Services offered from initial site inspection to final project delivery tailored to individual client needs

Assisting clients in finalizing their requirements and adopting optimal business models

Developing architectural briefs to guide the design process

Producing concept designs accompanied by mood boards, design details, and comprehensive construction drawings

Creating 3D visualizations and walkthroughs for enhanced project visualization

Project management services to ensure smooth execution

Providing construction supervision to maintain quality and adherence to design specifications

Entrepreneurial Projects

C o n t e m p o r a r y R e t r e a t | S e t o n a l i n e a r s i t e , t h i s a r c h i t e c t u r a l l y d e s i g n e d h o u s e i s a c o n t e m p o r a r y r e t r e a t a m i d s t i t s s u r r o u n d i n g s T h e e x t e r i o r s h o w c a s e s a h a r m o n i o u s b l e n d o f e x p o s e d b r i c k a n d w h i t e p l a s t e r , e v o k i n g a t i m e l e s s a p p e a l .

W i t h i t s g e o m e t r i c l i n e s a n d s i n g l e - p i t c h e d r o o f t h e h o u s e e x u d e s a m o d e r n

a e s t h e t i c .

Entrepreneurial Projects

Personalised House Design in Panadura Sri Lanka - 2020

A r c h i t e c t u r a l S c o p e | I n i t i a l s i t e v i s i t s , c l i e n t m e e t i n g s P r e s e n t a t i o n d r a w i n g s , P r e p a r a t i o n o f l o c a l c o u n c i l a p p r o v a l d r a w i n g s

Entrepreneurial Projects

Personalised House design in Ragama, Sri

T h e e x t e r i o r s h o w c a s e s a c a p t i v a t i n g b l e n d o f t e r r a c o t t a a n d w h i t e p l a s t e r , e m b o d y i n g a m o d e r n a n d t e x t u r e d a e s t h e t i c . T h e s k i l l i o n r o o f a d d s a t o u c h o f s i m p l i c i t y a n d e l e g a n c e T h e s m a l l i n t e r i o r c o u r t y a r d b r i n g s a s e n s e o f s e r e n i t y , w h i l e t h e d o u b l e - h e i g h t l i v i n g r o o m c r e a t e s a d r a m a t i c f o c a l p o i n t , o f f e r i n g a s e a m l e s s c o n n e c t i o n b e t w e e n t h e i n t e r i o r a n d t h e s u r r o u n d i n g l a n d s c a p e

Entrepreneurial Projects

A r c h i t e c t u r a l S c o p e | I n i t i a l s i t e v i s i t s c l i e n t m e e t i n g s , P r e s e n t a t i o n d r a w i n g s , P r e p a r a t i o n o f l o c a l c o u n c i l a p p r o v a l d r a w i n g s a n d c o n s t r u c t i o n d r a w i n g s

Overseas Project

Overseas Project

With a creative and adaptable problemsolving mindset, I am skilled at tackling design challenges and enjoy exploring novel and unique applications of my expertise.