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Mirnalini Divakar

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Mirnalini Divakar | Architectural Portfolio

I’m Mirna, and I bring with me more than three years of valuable experience in the world of design. My professional journey has provided me with comprehensive insights spanning the entire design spectrum, from initial concepts to flawless execution. In 2022, I made the deliberate decision to return to academia as a dedicated student. Pursuing my Master’s degree has allowed me to delve even deeper into the realms of creativity and design. So far it has been immensely enriching, and has helped me rediscover myself as a designer. I’m now eagerly looking for opportunities to transition into the professional world. This marks an exhilarating chapter in my life!

Selected Works | Resume

Personal Information

Software Skills

Mirnalini Divakar 28 years mir.divakar@gmail.com Indian | Asian linkedin.com/in/mirnadivakar/

2D drafting and annotation Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Revit

Educational Qualification Masters in Architecture Arizona State University, Tempe 2022 - 24 Bachelors in Architecture Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, India 2013 - 18

Work Experience Pencil and Monk - India Architect/Designer 2020 - 22 I was a project architect specializing in residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. My role included end-to-end project management, from design and drawings to vendor coordination and client meetings. D’Arc Designers - India Junior Architect 2018 - 19 I worked directly under the principal architect on various commercial and industrial projects. My role involved preparing drawings for government approval, master planning for industrial projects, designing commercial and residential spaces and site supervision. AB Initio Architects & Planners - India Intern 2017 - 18 I was part of the design team. I contributed to a range of projects, including the W Hotel in Hyderabad, Decathlon in Chennai, MVM School in Tamil Nadu, and the famous Buhari Hotel.

3D modelling and rendering Rhinoceros 3D Trimbe SketchUp Luxion KeyShot Epic Games TwinMotion Graphic tools Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator

Achievements Design Excellence for Fall 2022 Arizona State University 2022 Hyde Park Design Competition Honarable Mention - Archasm - with AB Initio Architects and Planners 2018 University’s Third Rank Holder Dr.M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute 2018 Academic Excellence Dr.M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute 2015 & 2016

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Insertion // Disruption Civic Centre Page 20 - 29 This studio focused on reimagining the geometry of a previous design to accommodate a new program, employing extensive physical modeling experiments.

Fata Morgana Greenhouse Design Page 30 - 39

Court & West Community Art Centre Page 6 - 19 Institutional design project aimed to create a space capable of mitigating flooding and enduring extreme hot and humid conditions.

This project involves revitalizing the drawings for a greenhouse building from the 1960s, analyzing its program and structure, and subsequently presenting a proposal for expansion.

Selected Works | Table of Contents

W Hotel Hospitality Page 40 - 43 Presenting proposed designs for the facade and interior spaces of an ongoing project located in Hyderabad, India.

Residential

Architecture and Interiors Page 50 - 51 Examples of residential architecture and interior projects .

Buhari Rennovation Project Page 46 - 49 Revamping an iconic landmark to align with contemporary contexts without sacrificing its original essence and significance.

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Court & West Community Art Centre Court & West is a community art center project located in Jackson, Mississippi, designed to offer comfortable learning space in the hot and humid climate. The design concept is simple and straightforward, a school with an art gallery at the front for students to showcase their work, attracting visitors from the nearby museum directly opposite the plot. The site’s strategic positioning allows residents to enjoy serene views of the creek that gracefully flows into the heart of the project, enhancing the overall experience of this unique community art center. Project Type: Institutional | Academic Work Semester: Spring 2023 Team: Spencer Crouder | Mirnalini Divakar Softwares Used: Revit | Photoshop | Keyshot Mentor: Prof. Elizabeth Mclean

Selected Works | Court & West

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Site and Context

Selected Works | Court & West

Proposed Community Art Centre

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The Design Process

developing a baseline program for 250 students

raising the main floor plate off the ground in response to the flooring + adding a deck to provide visual access to the creek

resizing the academic block to make it tall and thin to reduce solar gain

separating the gallery and the academic space

providing concrete columns and landscaping at ground lvl.

promoting cross ventilation

RESPONDING TO THE CONTEXT

RESPONDING TO THE SURROUNDING

RESPONDING TO THE CLIMATE

Selected Works | Court & West

First Floor Plan

The ground floor exudes a breezy and inviting ambience, characterized by three key building blocks that define its layout. These blocks house the gallery space, the restaurant, and the academic office.

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Selected Works | Court & West

The design prioritizes airiness and cross-ventilation, ideal for Jackson’s climate. The prevailing wind cools the deck through second-floor openings. The straightforward layout fosters visual transparency, ideal for collaboration in an art school setting.

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Selected Works | Court & West

Visual transparency extends into the interiors, where studios, classrooms, and the resource center coexist in one volume to encourage collaboration. Diagrams below the third-floor plan illustrate the space’s activation at various times of day and during different activities.

Mirnalini Divakar | Architectural Portfolio

Building Assembly

Selected Works | Court & West

Wall Section

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Selected Works | Court & West

Mirnalini Divakar | Architectural Portfolio

Insertion // Disruption Civic Centre - Experimental Studio

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Project Type: Mixed Use | Academic Work Semester: Fall 2023 Team: Individual Project Softwares Used: Revit | AutoCAD | Photoshop Twinmotion Mentor: Prof. Antonio San Martin

The envisioned civic center in Barceloneta seeks to rejuvenate Plaça de Barceloneta, elevating its visual significance while seamlessly integrating it into the urban fabric.

wireframe model

Employing a design experiment, we utilized our prior semester’s concepts to craft an abstract wireframe model, allowing this innovative structure to inform the project’s evolution. Remarkably, the resulting design is inherently distinctive, shaped solely by the designer’s interpretation.

Mirnalini Divakar | Architectural Portfolio SF-A1

(TEMPORARY ROOF STRUCTURE)

SiteD and R O PDesign - O F F development / P I C RKI D- GU EP L IZ NOE N E

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(TEMPORARY ROOF STRUCTURE)

The Placa de Barceloneta, accessed through a narrow lane, holds

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U R B A N

potential for revitalization with the introduction of the new (TEMPORARY significant ROOF STRUCTURE) civic center. In a city where open spaces are cherished, this project aligns

P A R K

Drawing showing floor plans at different levels

with Barceloneta’s commitment to preserving such areas. The design process was uniquely influenced by a wireframe model and an illustration of a speech by the renowned chef Ferrah Andria, offering insights into the SF-Aand the cultural landscape development, respectively. interior structure (TEMPORARY ROOF STRUCTURE)

SF-B

(CONCRETE BENCH)

SF-A2

S L O P E

(TEMPORARY ROOF STRUCTURE)

GATHERING SPACE (rainwater collection tank below)

SF-A2

(TEMPORARY ROOF STRUCTURE)

SF-A1

Concrete Paver Blocks

D R O P - O F F / P I C K - U P Z O N E

2 to 4 inches thk.

Lawn

10 inches deep below soil

10' 20'

D E

SF-A2

(TEMPORARY ROOF STRUCTURE)

C I V I C

S L O P E C E N T R E

SF-A1

(TEMPORARY ROOF STRUCTURE)

D R O P - O F F / P I C K - U P Z O N E

SF-A

NEW URBAN SKIN

50'

(TEMPORARY ROOF STRUCTURE)

SF-C

(METAL INLAY)

1/32" = 1'- 0"

B 2 11 (b) NAME: Mirnalini Divakar ARC 601 - Adv. Architectural Design III X'

kultural drawing

PLACA DE BARCELONETA C A T H E D R A L

B 11 (b)

Església de Sant Miquel del Port

C E N T R E

C I V I C

RIDGE LINE

Concrete Benches

Concrete Benches T

50' 1/32"P R=O 1'P O0" S E D

Granite Inlay

10' 20'

RIDGE LINE

4" thk. blocks

(TEMPORARY ROOF STRUCTURE)

B A R C E L O N E T A

Brick Pavement

vl. 0" s

D R O P - O F F / P I C K - U P Z O N E

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C I V I C C E N T R E

Granite Inlay

(TEMPORARY ROOF STRUCTURE)

. 0"

M O L L

S T R E E T

roof lvl. 60' - 0"

Concrete Paver Blocks

Granite Inlay

Lawn

Concrete Benches

2 to 4 inches thk.

10 inches deep below soil

plinth lvl. 2' - 0"

B 2 11 (b)

Brick Pavement

4" thk. blocks

C I V I C 22

50'

PLACA DE BARCELONETA

CATHEDRAL

Site Section XX

10' 20'

1/32" = 1'- 0"

NAME: Mirnalini Divakar ARC 601 - Adv. Architectural Design III

SITE SECTION - XX'

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Drawing showing floor plans at different levels

P A R K

GATHERING SPACE (rainwater collection tank below)

(TEMPORARY STRUCTURE)

STR EET LEADING TO

U R B A N

Drawing showing floor plans at different levels

The wireframe model inspired the interior design and structural elements of the building, while the Kultural Drawing informed the layout of streets and landscape features. This fusion of influences ensures that the civic center not only breathes new life into Placa de Barceloneta but also reflects the rich cultural tapestry of Barcelona in its design and functionality.

NAME: Mirnalini Divakar ARC 601 - Adv. Architectural Design III

C E N T R E

S T R E E T

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M O L L

D E

B A R C E L O N E T A

C I V I C C E N T R E M O L L

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(CONCRETE BENCH) SF-A2 (TEMPORARY ROOF STRUCTURE)

RIDGE LINE

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(TEMPORARY ROOF STRUCTURE)

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RIDGE LINE

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C I V I C

C E N T R E RIDGE LINE

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(TEMPORARY ROOF STRUCTURE)

D R O P - O F F / P I C K - U P Z O N E

NEW URBAN SKIN

D R O P - O F F / P I C K - U P Z O N E

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(TEMPORARY ROOF STRUCTURE)

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NEW URBAN SKIN

(TEMPORARY ROOF STRUCTURE)

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(METAL INLAY)

Drawing showing floor plans at different levels

(METAL INLAY)

D R O P - O F F / P I C K - U P Z O N E

(TEMPORARY ROOF STRUCTURE)

STR EET LEADI NG TO

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SF-A1

D R O P - O F F / P I C K - U P Z O N E

STR EET LEADI NG TO

ROOF

X' PLACA DE BARCELONETA

C A T H E D R P AL A LC A D E B A R C E L O N E T A Església de Sant Miquel del Port C A T H E D R A L

10' 20'

50' 1/32" = 1'- 0"

Església de Sant Miquel del Port

PLACA DE BARCELONETA

PLACA DE BARCELONETA CATHEDRAL

roof lvl. 60' - 0"

Concrete Paver Blocks

Granite Inlay

2 to 4 inches thk.

Lawn inches deep below soil roof10 lvl. 60' - 0" Brick Pavement

Concrete Benches Concrete Paver Blocks

Granite Inlay

Lawn

Concrete Benches

2 to 4 inches thk.

B 2 (b)

10' 2

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P U B L I C 1

PRIVATE ZONE

Z O N E

13'-1121"

47'-1021"

13'-1021"

6'-6" 9'-1021"

15'-621"

272'-321"

9'-1021" 4'-821"

roof projection

78'-4"

33'-021"

3'-621"

35'-221"

flip out windows (sill ht. - 4'0")

floor drop

D E

13'-1021"

6'-6" 9'-1021"CONCOURSE 15'-621"

272'-321"

9'-1021" 4'-821"

B A R C E L O N E T A roof projection

78'-4"

FOOD KIOSK MECH.

LOBBY upper slab projection

SF-A2

ELEV.

2 (TEMPORARY ROOF STRUCTURE)

UNIT 04 UNIT 02

1225 sft.

700 STORE sft.

UNIT 03

600 sft.

CONCOURSE

RIDGE LINE

1. Large Conference Hall STORE - 2000 sft. RIDGE LINE

C E N T R E

4. Apartment Office - 1350 sft.

2. Cafe level 3 -500 sft. +36'-0"

ENTRANCE ATRIUM

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B F

G C

H D

8'-521"

5. Common Lounge -1500 sft.

3. Green Room -600 sft.

272'-321"

9'-1021" 4'-821"

78'-4"

33'-021"

3'-621"

35'-221"

3. Green Room -600 sft.

SF-C

UNIT 12

(METAL INLAY)

MECH. 1

TOILET

P U B L I C level Z O 5N E UP

+42'-0"

ELEV.

13'-1121"

47'-1021"

13'-1021"

6'-6" 9'-1021"

15'-621"

9'-1021" 4'-821"

272'-321"

7 DN

level 5 +42'-0" MECH.

ELEV.

TOILET

level 5 +42'-0"

UNIT 10

UNIT 09

TOILET

STR EET LEADING TO

triple storey ht.

78'-4"

1000 sft.

33'-021"

3'-621"

35'-221"

UNIT 12 UNIT 09

level 5 +42'-0"

UNIT 10 500 sft.

UNIT 11

UNIT 13

600 sft.

UNIT 14

600 sft.

level 4 +36'-0"

ELEV.

X' PLACA DE BARCELONETA

FOURTH FLOOR PLAN

level 4 +36'-0"

1000 sft.

7 DN

600 sft.

ELEV.

6. Conference Hall (Small) - 500 sft.

C A T H E D R A L

7. Admin Office - 1200 sft.

Església de Sant Miquel del Port

8. Conference Hall (Medium) -1200 sft. 6. Conference Hall (Small) - 500 sft.

FOURTH FLOOR PLAN

UNIT 14

600 sft.

PRIVATE ZONE

600 sft.

(TEMPORARY ROOF STRUCTURE)

UNIT 13

600 sft.

UNIT 11

500 sft.

5. Common Lounge -1500 sft.

SF-A

8'-521"

15'-621"

UNIT 15 500 sft.

17'-10"

13'-10" 78'-621"

U R B A N 13'-10 S K21"I N 6'-6" 9'-1021"

10'-7" 8'-521" 4'

47'-10 N21E" W

UNIT 15 500 sft.

13'-10" 13'-10" 17'-10" 10' 78'-621"

D R O P - O F F / P I C K - U P Z O N E 5

13'-1121"

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B F

G C

10'

25'

1/16" = 1'- 0"

1' H

10' 20'

9. Multipurpose Hall - 1200 sft.

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10'-7"

10'

D R O P - O F roofF projection /

ZP OI C NK E- U P Z O N E

4. Apartment Office - 1350 sft.

13'-10"

P U B L I C 2

1. Large Conference Hall - 2000 sft. PRIVATE ZONE 2. Cafe 13 -500 sft.

D r a w i n g s h o w i n g f l o o r D pr al aw ni sn ga ts hdoi wf fi en rg e nf lt o lo er v pe l as n s a t d i f f e r e n t l e v e l s

(TEMPORARY ROOF STRUCTURE)

50' 1/32" = 1'- 0"

9. Multipurpose Hall - 1200 sft.

25'

10'

1/16" = 1'- 0"

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7. Admin Office - 1200 sft.

PLACA DE BARCELONETA roof lvl. 60' - 0"

Concrete Paver Blocks 2 to 4 inches thk.

Lawn

10 inches deep below soil

CATHEDRAL plinth lvl. 2' - 0"

600 sft.

Drawing showing floor plans at different levels

S L O P E

FOOD KIOSK

D R O P - O F F / P I C K - U P Z O N ET H I R D F L O O R P L A N

S T R E E T

UNIT 08

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(TEMPORARY ROOF STRUCTURE)

400 sft.

ELEV.

SF-A2

triple storey ht.

UNIT 07

UNIT 06

roof projection

upper slab projection

700 sft.

400 sft.

T H I R D F L O O R P L A LOBBY N

UNIT 05

800 sft.

staircase leading to admin office

GATHERING SPACE (rainwater collection tank below)

flip out windows (sill ht. - 4'0")

level 3 +36'-0"

P R O P O S E D

flip out windows (sill ht. - 4'0")

level 2 ENTRANCE ATRIUM +12'-0"

SF-A2 TOILET

TOILET (TEMPORARY ROOF STRUCTURE)

35'-221"

ELEV.

UNIT 01

level 3 +24'-0"

C I V I C C E N T R E

staircase leading to admin office

600 sft.

flip out windows (sill ht. - 4'0")

SF-B

(CONCRETE BENCH)

33'-021"

3'-621"

floor drop

UNIT 08 17'-10"

400 sft.

13'-10" 78'-621"

47'-1021"

M O L L

P A R K

6 level 2 +12'-0"

UNIT 07

UNIT 06

PRIVATE ZONE

800 sft.

10'-7"

13'-1121"

4 DN

700 sft.

UNIT 03

600 sft.

10'-7" 8'-521" 4'

ELEV.

TOILET

U R B A N

MECH.

UNIT 02

1225 sft.

10'

UNIT 04

UNIT 01

level Z O 3N E +24'-0"

13'-10"

13'-10" 13'-10" 17'-10" 10' 78'-621"

P U B L I C

UNIT 05

Brick Pavement

4" thk. blocks

D 5 11

Granite Inlay

8. Conference Hall (Medium) -1200 sft.

Concrete Benches

NAME: Mirnalini Divakar ARC 601 - Adv. Architectural Design III

B 2 11 (b) NAME: Mirnalini Divakar ARC 601 - Adv. Architectural Design III

Selected Works | Insertion // Disruption

P U B L I C 1

Z O N E

PRIVATE ZONE

13'-1121"

47'-1021"

13'-1021"

6'-6" 9'-1021"

15'-621"

9'-1021"

78'-4" 3'-621"

4'-821"

33'-021"

35'-221" L7 60' - 0" L6 48' - 0" L5 42' - 0" L4 36' - 0" L3 24' - 0" L2 12' - 0" PLINTH 2' - 0" G.L. 0' - 0"

X - X ' 4

26'-4"

28'-421"

24'-10" L7 60' - 0" L6 48' - 0" L5 42' - 0" L4 36' - 0"

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S E C T I O N

G.L. 0' - 0"

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A K E Y

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L7 60' - 0" L6 48' - 0" L5 42' - 0" L4 36' - 0" L3 24' - 0"

25'

10'

1/16" = 1'- 0"

L2 12' - 0"

F R O N T E L E V A T I O N

PLINTH 2' - 0" G.L. 0' - 0"

D 7 11 NAME: Mirnalini Divakar ARC 601 - Adv. Architectural Design III

Now, the wireframe model is scaled up to encompass a sprawling 30,000 square foot area, with a curvilinear envelope draped around it like a blanket.

The novel form crafted through this process subsequently dictates the function and program of the space, diverging from Louis Sullivan’s dictum of “form follows function.”

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KALZIP - aluminium panels

top-hat - sub purlin

To comprehend this intricate mesh, creating a model and experimenting with its functionality is crucial. Once I grasped the primary structure’s mechanics, I delved into experimenting with the envelope. Employing drawing papers, I scored them in a checker pattern to enhance flexibility and conform to the structure’s contours. The resulting dynamic shape was visually striking, serving as a blueprint for detailing my building envelope.

rock wool Insulation vapour control layer 8"x8" CS CLT girders

2'x3' CS glu-lam truss

Roofing detail 26

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KALZIP - aluminium panels top-hat - sub purlin rock wool Insulation vapour control layer 8"x8" CS CLT girders 2'x3' CS glu-lam truss 3" EPS insulation ACP paneling SS anchor

RCC footing

glu-lam truss to foundation detail

Utilizing the physical model facilitated a comprehensive examination of the structure, aiding in the translation of its intricacies into meticulously detailed drawings, mindful of real-world constraints. The primary structural components comprise 2’x3’ glu-lam structures complemented by 8”x8” CLT girders. For the roof panels, insulated KALZIP panels were chosen, ensuring both structural integrity and thermal efficiency. This iterative process not only honed the design’s functionality but also optimized its constructability, ensuring a seamless transition from conceptualization to realization while prioritizing both performance and aesthetics.

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Selected Works | Fata Morgana

Fata Morgana Greenhouse - Expansion

Fata Morgana, situated in Prague, Czech Republic, served as the focal point for the semester’s first phase. Analyzing the structure of this aged greenhouse building required meticulous research and thorough analysis. Recreating floor plans and other drawings from the 1960s proved both challenging and engrossing. The latter part of the studio focused on expansion, seamlessly integrating new programs while maintaining the essence of the original structure.

Project Type: Greenhouse | Academic Work Semester: Fall 2022 Team: Miti Doshi | Juliana Reyes Gonzalez | Mirnalini Divakar Softwares Used: Revit | Photoshop Mentor: Prof. Felipe Mesa

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NAME: Mirnalini Divakar ARC 601 - Adv. Architectural Design III

4" thk. blocks

10 inches deep below soil

of lvl. 60' - 0"

B 2 11 (b)

Brick Pavement

Lawn

Concrete Benches

2 to 4 inches thk.

Concrete Paver Blocks

Granite Inlay 1/32" = 1'- 0" 1'

10' 20'

50'

Drawing showing floor pla

linth lvl. 2' - 0"

The Fata Morgana has a Stigmoid-shaped structure, formed by the intersection of two circles with radii of approximately 70m and 62m. Inside, the botanika is divided into three zones according to botanical collections and climatic needs: Succulent collections, Lowland Rainforest collection, and Highland Mountains collection.

Selected Works | Fata Morgana

The greenhouse building’s semi-dome structure comprises 61 primary steel frameworks and a secondary framework running the length of the botanika. Its facade, covering approximately 2205 sq.m, is clad with 4mm thick polycarbonate sheets for enhanced thermal insulation over traditional double vacuum glass. The steel framework is securely anchored to retaining walls on both sides.

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The Fata Morgana stands as a self-contained ecosystem, suggesting any expansion should harmonize with the site’s natural contours. Scalability and organic development are paramount to maintaining integrity with the existing structure. Addressing pedestrian flow issues, a new entrance is proposed for linear movement within the building. For the new expansion segment, disconnection from the Botanika was crucial to reduce walking distances. This segment, while distinct, harmonizes with existing collections. Altering the site contour accommodates the new geometry. A proposed landscaped plaza directs visitors’ focus to the new entrance.

1. Existing part of the new Botanika 2. Expansion (Extinct plants and rock collection) 3. Site entry 4. New Botanika entrance 5. Proposed road expansion 6. Service entry 34

Selected Works | Fata Morgana

The expanded section now encompasses an Entrance Lobby, Extinct Plants and Fossils Collection, and a Classroom. The entrance has been relocated to the center, flanked by the Rock Collection on the left and the Botanika on the right. Each classroom has its own separate access. 35

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Selected Works | Fata Morgana

Water lines for irrigation traverse a narrow basement corridor, supplying water to all three botanical sections. Drain lines run parallel to the supply lines. Water is pumped to an external treatment plant for purification before being recirculated.

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Selected Works | Fata Morgana

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Selected Works | Professional Work

W Hotel Hospitality

In the ongoing construction of the W Hotel in Hyderabad, the façade underwent a reimagination. The design aimed to highlight the hotel’s logo, balancing elegance with vibrant colors that reflect the city’s rich cultural tapestry. Perforations in the façade were achieved using either Aluminum Composite Panels (ACP) or terracotta, with sleeves incorporated into the profile to accommodate LED strips. This strategic integration of materials not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the building but also offers a dynamic visual experience, particularly during nighttime when the LED strips illuminate the logo and surrounding elements. The use of ACP or terracotta allows for flexibility in design while ensuring durability and weather resistance. By incorporating the logo into the façade design in such a prominent yet tasteful manner, the W Hotel’s exterior becomes not only a representation of the brand but also a nod to the vibrant and culturally rich atmosphere of Hyderabad.

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As part of the design proposal, the lobby space and suite rooms underwent a transformation. Introducing satuario marble flooring with gold metal inlay elevated the ambiance instantly. The incorporation of the jaali element seamlessly extended into the suite room design, ensuring a cohesive and luxurious aesthetic throughout the space. ground floor lobby

suite room interiors

Selected Works | Professional Work

The provided plan outlines the master suite layout, meticulously designed to evoke a sense of retreat and offer an exceptional experience, perfect for a weekend getaway.

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Selected Works | Professional Work

101'-012" 20'-9"

19'-11"

DRIVE WAY LEVEL

29'-4"

30'-2"

20'-9"

2 0 '- 0 " W I D E S E T B A C K

20'

DRIVE WAY LEVEL

+2'-0"

20'

DRIVE WAY LEVEL

+2'-0"

W1 L SHAPE BOOK RACK

W1 SINGLE SIDE BOOK RACK

LOW HEIGHT WINDOW SEATING

MVM School

CHAIR

SEATING

DOUBLE SIDE BOOK RACK

DISCUSSION/ READING TABLE

CHAIR

DISCUSSION/ READING TABLE

DOUBLE SIDE BOOK RACK

CHAIR

DOUBLE SIDE BOOK RACK

CHAIR

DISCUSSION/ READING TABLE

CHAIR

DISCUSSION/ READING TABLE

SINGLE SIDE BOOK RACK

DOUBLE SIDE BOOK RACK

CHAIR

COMPUTER TABLE

COMPUTER CHAIR

RECP. TABLE

RECP. CHAIR

FIRE STAIRCASE 18'412" X 10'0" (183.75 sq.ft)

16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8

6 5

PANTRY 9'712" X 10'0" (96.25 Sq.ft)

STORE ROOM 10'0" X 10'0" (100.00 Sq.ft)

+3'-0"

SLAB PROJECTION @ FIRST FLOOR LEVEL

DUCT 2'412" X 12'6"

SHE 4'0" x 4'0"

SHE TOILET 17'721" X 11'9" (207.09 sq.ft) WASH " X 4'3" 8'412WASH WASH

URINALS 4'6" X 4' 712" OP

PREPARATION COUNTER

+2'-6"

SHE 4'0" x 4'0"

F-UR

CHAIR

HE 4'0" x 4'0"

I was fortunate to design this international school for Maharishi Vidya Mandir, in Chennai.

HE 4'0" x 4'0"

D3 HE TOILET D3 17'721" X 10'412" (182.85 sq.ft)

URINALS 8'1021" X 6'0" UR

+2'-6"

WASH " X 3'0" 8'412WASH

WASH

CHAIR

SHELF

CHAIR

DINING TABLE

CHAIR

SHELF

W2 WASH

WASH

DRIVE WAY LEVEL

SHELF

+2'-0"

WASH

SINGLE SEATER

DOUBLE SEATER

STAFF ROOM-1 20'0" X 12'112" (242.50 Sq.ft)

SHELF

W2 DOUBLE SEATER

DOUBLE SEATER

SHELF

DOUBLE SEATER

SHELF

DOUBLE SEATER

PLAY AREA MAT

STAFF CHAIR

SHELF

SINGLE SEATER

STAFF CHAIR

STAFF TABLE

SHELF

SINGLE SEATER

STAFF TABLE

OPEN COURT ABOVE

SHELF

MULTI PURPOSE AREA 20'6" X 110'1021" (2272.93 sq.ft)

+3'-0"

SHELF

DOUBLE SEATER

SHELF

SINGLE SEATER

SHELF

DOUBLE SEATER

SHELF

DOUBLE SEATER

SHELF

DOUBLE SEATER

PLAY AREA MAT

SHELF STAFF CHAIR

SHELF

DOUBLE SEATER

SHELF

DOUBLE SEATER

STAFF CHAIR

SHELF

SINGLE SEATER

SHELF

DOUBLE SEATER

STAFF CHAIR

STAFF TABLE

SHELF

SINGLE SEATER

STAFF TABLE

+3'-0"

SHELF

DOUBLE SEATER

SHELF

SINGLE SEATER

SHELF

DOUBLE SEATER

SHELF

DOUBLE SEATER

SHELF

DOUBLE SEATER

SHELF

DOUBLE SEATER

PLAY AREA MAT

DRIVE WAY LEVEL

STAFF CHAIR

+1'-0"

STAFF TABLE

STAFF CHAIR

STAFF TABLE

DOUBLE SEATER

SHELF

DOUBLE SEATER

PLAY AREA MAT

SHELF STAFF CHAIR

SHELF

SLAB PROJECTION @ FIRST FLOOR LEVEL

SHELF

222'-7"

SHELF

W2 DOUBLE SEATER

SHELF

DOUBLE SEATER

SHELF

W2 DOUBLE SEATER

+3'-0"

DRIVE WAY LEVEL

+2'-0"

STAFF TABLE

SHELF

CLASS ROOM-2 20'0" X 25'0" D1 (500.00 sq.ft)

SHELF

CLASS ROOM-4 D1 20'0" X 25'0" (500.00 sq.ft)

DOUBLE SEATER

STAFF TABLE

STAFF CHAIR

DOUBLE SEATER

PLAY AREA MAT

SHELF

W2 DOUBLE SEATER

SLAB PROJECTION @ FIRST FLOOR LEVEL

SHELF

DOUBLE SEATER

W2 SHELF

W2 DOUBLE SEATER

SHELF

SLAB PROJECTION @ FIRST FLOOR LEVEL

SHELF

+3'-0"

LOCKER SPACE

SHELF

CLASS ROOM-3 D1 20'0" X 25'0" (500.00 sq.ft)

SHELF

+3'-0"

COMPUTER TABLE (01 nos.)

CHAIR

LOCKER SPACE

2 0 '- 0 " W I D E S E T B A C K

CHAIR

DINING TABLE

D1 D2

+2'-0"

BARRICADE

CHAIR

SHELF

CHAIR

WASH

DRIVE WAY LEVEL

CHAIR

+3'-0"

CHAIR

DINING TABLE

CANTEEN 20'0" X 25'0" (500.00 Sq.ft)

HE 4'6" x 4'0"

DUCT 2'412" X 10'421"

CHAIR

DINING TABLE WASH CHAIR

2 0 '- 0 " W I D E S E T B A C K

1 2

STAFF TABLE

STAFF CHAIR

DRIVE WAY LEVEL

SHELF

+2'-0"

CLASS ROOM-1 20'0" X 25'0" D1 (500.00 sq.ft)

+3'-0"

BARRICADE

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

UP SHELF

+3'-0"

CLASS ROOM-5 20'0" X 25'0" D1 (500.00 sq.ft)

STAIRCASE 20'9" X 10'0" (207.50 Sq.ft)

LOW HEIGHT FOLDABLE GRILL GATE TO DETAIL

+3'-0"

D1'

22 21 20 19 18 17

DRIVE WAY LEVEL

+1'-0"

GG FULL HEIGHT OPEN SHELF WAITING / RELAXING SOFA

WAITING CHAIR

DIRECTOR'S CHAIR

PRINCIPAL'S MAIN TABLE

WAITING CHAIR

+3'-0"

DOUBLE HEIGHT RECEPTION LOBBY 20'0" X 14'0" (280.00 sq.ft)

FW3

23'-512"

CENTER TABLE

SOFA

FW2

SUMP 10'0" X 10'0" X 7'6" 21,300 ltrs

WORK DESK

SINGLE COT

10'-521"

40'-9"

25'-521"

WORK STATION

D2' W2

CASH COUNTER 12'1021" X 5'0" TOP CABINET

20'

+1'-0"

SLAB PROJECTION @ FIRST FLOOR LEVEL

SEPTIC TANK

PATHWAY

30'-1" 30'-10"

31'-7" SAND PIT

BADMINTON COURT 20'0" X 44'0"

SAND PIT

37'-1"

20'-9" EXIT

ENTRY

15'

3 0 '- 0 " W I D E S E T B A C K

HELP DESK

+3'-0"

LIFT 6'412" x 6'0"

+3'-0"

SIDE TABLE

PATHWAY METRO

- - - - PATHWAY - - - -

SECURITY CABIN 6'0" X 8'0" (02 nos.)

BORE WELL

GD1

MAIN ENTRANCE PORCH (DOUBLE HEIGHT) SOFA

ROILING SHUTTER TO DETAIL

31'-11"

SIDE TABLE

WASH

ADMIN 12'1012" X11'112" (161.92 sq.ft)

FW1

- - - - PATHWAY - - - -

SOFA

SIDE TABLE

SLAB PROJECTION @ FIRST FLOOR LEVEL

63'-6" 109'-821"

15'

5'-9"

ROAD LEVEL ±0'-0"

THIRUVOTTIYUR 45 1/32" = 1'- 0"

ROILING SHUTTER TO DETAIL

FW1

D3 TOILET 4'0" x 6'0" (24.00 SQ.FT)

D2'

GD2

SIDE TABLE

+3'-0"

WAITING CHAIR

FULL HEIGHT OPEN SHELF

RECP. CHAIR

WAITING / RELAXING SOFA

PRINCIPAL'S ROOM 20'0" X 11'0" (210.43 sq.ft)

RECP.TABLE

WAITING CHAIR

WASH

PRINCIPAL'S CHAIR

ENTRANCE LOBBY 20'6" X 30'1021" (690.03 sq.ft)

CENTER TABLE

TOILET 4'6" x 6'0" (27.00 SQ.FT)

+3'-0"

+1'-0"

SOFA

WAITING CHAIR

DIRECTOR'S MAIN TABLE

+1'-0"

DIRECTOR'S ROOM 20'0" X 10'9" (183.91 sq.ft) D3

2 0 '- 0 " W I D E S E T B A C K

B 2 11 (b)

FOLDABLE GRILL GATE TO DETAIL

OPEN TO SKY COURTYARD 17'9" X 22'121" (392.71 sq.ft)

SIDE TABLE

NAME: Mirnalini Divakar ARC 601 - Adv. Architectural Design III

NOTICE BOARD ABOVE THE COMPOUND WALL TO DETAIL

Role: Design |3D Model |Construction Drawings Softwares Used: SketchUp | Vray | AutoCAD

+2'-0"

STEP SEATING

SHE 4'6" x 4'0"

Location: Chennai, India

DRIVE WAY LEVEL

STEP SEATING

D2 WC

F-UR

Office: AB Initio Architects and Planners

CHAIR

+3'-0"

RECP. CHAIR

17 18 19 20 21 22

D1'

Year: 2017

CHAIR

LIBRARY 58'1021" X 20'6" (1206.93 Sq.ft)

+2'-0"

Institutional

Project Type: Institutional | Professional Work

DISCUSSION/ READING TABLE

CHAIR

MAGAZINE RACK

CHAIR

224'-1"

CHAIR

MAGAZINE RACK

DRIVE WAY LEVEL

LOW HEIGHT WINDOW

CHAIR

20'

CHAIR

SEATING

When receiving the project, the preliminary floor plan was already in discussion with the client. My task involved design and develop a 3D model with renders. After a couple of iterations, the building design was approved, and I proceeded with preparing working drawings and finalizing other details. The design aimed for simplicity, incorporating RCC slab projections and composite aluminum panels for rafters.

+2'-0"

L SHAPE BOOK RACK

LOW HEIGHT WINDOW SEATING

CHAIR

LOW HEIGHT WINDOW

SLAB PROJECTION @ FIRST FLOOR LEVEL

2 0 '- 0 " W I D E S E T B A C K

DRIVE WAY LEVEL W1

SINGLE SIDE BOOK RACK

LOW HEIGHT WINDOW SEATING

CHAIR

W1 SINGLE SIDE BOOK RACK

LOW HEIGHT WINDOW SEATING

CHAIR

20'

SLAB PROJECTION @ FIRST FLOOR LEVEL

Mirnalini Divakar | Architectural Portfolio

HE TOILET 6'0" X 4'0"

SHE TOILET 6'0" X 4'0" SERVICE CORRIDOR

KITCHEN EXTENSION

SERVICE ENTRY

WAY TO TOILET

BUFFET COUNTER

BUFFET COUNTER 4 SEATER DINING TABLE

LIFT 5'0" X 5'6" 6 SEATER DINING TABLE

WAY TO TOILET

6 SEATER DINING TABLE

ENTRANCE ARCH TO DETAIL

VIP DINING LOUNGE ENTRY

SCREEN WALL TO DETAIL

RECP . TABL E

FANCY SOFA

VIP DINING LOUNGE 10'0" X 40'6" 30 nos.

FANCY CENTER TABLE

RECEPTION

6 SEATER DINING TABLE

STAIRS-2 CONNECTS TO MAIN ROAD

MAIN ENTR UP Y

WAITING LOUNGE STAIRS-1 CONNECTS TO RESTAURANT BELOW

WAY TO DINING HALL

6 SEATER DINING TABLE

ENTRANCE ARCH TO DETAIL

VIP DINING LOUNGE ENTRY

6 SEATER DINING TABLE

4 SEATER DINING TABLE

6 SEATER DINING TABLE

BOOTH SEATIN

6 SEATER DINING TABLE

BOOTH SEATIN

4 SEATER DINING TABLE

BOOTH SEATING

BOOTH SEATIN

G BOOTH SEATIN

JALI TO DETAIL

JALI TO DETAIL JALI TO DETAIL

JALI TO DETAIL

6 SEATER DINING TABLE

JALI TO DETAIL

6 SEATER DINING TABLE

Selected Works | Professional Work

proposed facade design

Mount Road’s Buhari Building, a Chennai landmark, underwent redesign to align with contemporary trends while honoring its heritage. Cost-effectiveness was a priority, ensuring the architectural integrity remained intact.

The updated exterior boasts a simple textured paint finish with plaster grooves, while aluminum panels clad the spandrels, featuring profiles to accommodate cove lighting. Sleek, modern window frames complete the renovation. existing building facade

Mirnalini Divakar | Architectural Portfolio

Project Type: Residential Year: 2018-2021 Role: Design | 3D Model |Construction Drawings Site Co-ordination Softwares Used: SketchUp | AutoCAD | Keyshot

Selected Works | Professional Work

ROAD ±0'-0"

6'-6"

BALCONY 6'-0" x 1'-6"

LANDSCAPE TO DETAIL

SHOWER

(19.16 sq.ft)

TOILET-01 STUDY TABLE

VEHICULAR GATE

WARDROBE

4'-0" X 8'-9" (36.03 sq.ft)

DRESSING UNIT WITH BASE CABINET

FRENCH WINDOW

DRESS

SINK

TV UNIT

SINK

PREPARATION COUNTER

1 25'-82"

KITCHEN

PARTITION WALL TO DETAIL

8'-0" X 14'-11" (119.19 sq.ft)

STOVE

DUCT

1'-3" X 4'-3"

TOILET-01

2'6" WIDE SLIDING DOOR

STORE42ROOM 5'-0" x415'-1"

SIDE TABLE

PARTITION WALL TO DETAIL

(26.25 sq.ft) 40

STORAGE

SIDE TABLE

SOFA

BED 5'0" X 6'0"

36 35 34

BEDROOM-01 WARDROBE

OPENING

PANTRY

+25'-0" 14'-1121" X 22'-012" (317.68 sq.ft)

+4'-0"

7'-0" X 12'-6" (87.50 sq.ft)

+14'-6" UP

56 55 54

SIDE TABLE

SOFA

MAIN ENTRY

22 21

34 35

(24.16sq.ft) 42

TV UNIT

BALCONY 4'-0" X 15'-0" (60.00 sq.ft)

LIFT 7'0" X 5'6"

LANDSCAPE BELOW

+37'-6"

(40.75sq.ft)

2'6" WIDE SLIDING DOOR

64 63

SOFA

61 60

SOFA

55 54

staircase section XX CARPET

3'-412" X 4'-7" (10.04 sq.ft)

staircase

52 51

14'1121" X 20'912"

(308.26 sq.ft)

+27'-0"

DOUBLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR

54 53 52

SIDE TABLE

48 47

KING SIZE BED 6'0" x 6'6"

+27'-0"

+25'-0" DINING TABLE

staircase

+37'-6"

7'0" X 21'221" (150.90 sq.ft)

+37'-6" UP

staircase section YY CARPET

KING SIZE BED 6'0" x 6'6" STUDY TABLE

SIDE TABLE

TOILET-01

8'-10" X 4'-6" (40.78 sq.ft)

5'-0" X 4'-6" (23.62 sq.ft) DRESSING UNIT WITH BASE CABINET

TOILET-01

DRESS

14'-221" X 11'7" (167.43 sq.ft)

14'-221" X 11'-7" (175.43sq.ft)

TV UNIT

GUEST BEDROOM / STUDY ROOM

BEDROOM-2

7'-0" X 21'-0" (150.89 sq.ft)

CENTER TABLE

12'- 0" ht. LIVING / DINING ROOM

POOJA SHELF

FRENCH WINDOW

61 60

43 TOP CABINET ABOVE

+2'-0"

CARPET

38 39

+14'-6" staircase

STORE40ROOM 5'-0" x414'-821"

7'-0" X 12'-6" (87.50 sq.ft)

POOJA SHELF WITH BASE CABINET

STORAGE

SIDE TABLE

37 3

+37'-6"

+27'-0"

TV UNIT

5'-2"

KING SIZE BED 6'0" x 6'6"

(150.44 sq.ft)

50 FRENCH WINDOW

(38.50 sq.ft)

PARTITION WALL TO DETAIL

7'0" X 20' 21" (142.54 sq.ft)

+14'-6"

IWC

14'-221" X 10'5"

+4'-0"

2'-0"

SIDE TABLE

GUEST BEDROOM / STUDY ROOM

+14'-6"

SIDE TABLE

STUDY TABLE

staircase

MAIN ENTRY

+4'-0"

11 10

SERVANT ROOM 7'-0" X 10'-812" (84.70 sq.ft)

SHOWER

8'-10" X 4'-6" (40.78 sq.ft)

+37'-6"

54 CARPET

TOILET 3'-721" X 6'-0" (22.68 sq.ft)

(184.12 sq.ft)

SHOWER

DOUBLE HEIGHT FAMILY LOUNGE 11'-521" x 15'-0"

HOB

(38.50 sq.ft)

BED 5'0" X 6'0"

+27'-0"

LIFT 7'-0" X 5'-6"

(402.88 sq.ft)

KING SIZE BED 6'0" x 6'6"

14'-212" X 10'-921" (163.76sq.ft)

+27'-0"

LIFT 7'-0" X 5'-6"

+4'-0"

7'-0" X 20'-5" (145.07sq.ft)

BEDROOM-2

TOILET-01

20 87'-2"

LIFT LOBBY WITH LANDSCAPE TO DETAIL 11'-512" X 22'-10"

staircase

(40.75sq.ft)

WASH

DRESS

5'-0" X 4'-6" (23.39 sq.ft)

SIDE TABLE

+14'-6"

SIDE TABLE

+14'-6"

LIFT 7'-0" X 5'-6"

+35'-6"

+27'-0"

58 57

HOB

76'-1115" 16

8'-10" X 4'-6" (40.78 sq.ft)

61 60

CENTER TABLE

SHOWER

TOILET-01

3'-0" X 5'-0" (15.00 sq.ft)

staircase

DRESSING UNIT WITH BASE CABINET

WASH

DRESS

5'-0" X 4'-6" (22.92 sq.ft)

POOJA SHELF

SOFA

10'-412"X 11'-412" (116.89sq.ft)

7'-0" X 4'-9" (33.25 sq.ft)

STORE ROOM 6'-0"x 5'-0" (32.05 sq.ft)

CREDENZA

2 SEATER DINING TABLE 3'0" Ø

SHOWER

DRESSING UNIT WITH BASE CABINET

12'- 0" ht. LIVING / DINING ROOM

SHOWER

11'-7" X 15'-321" (181.19 sq.ft)

CENTER TABLE

5'-0" X 8'-5" (43.53 sq.ft)

DINING TABLE

DOUBLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR

POOJA SHELF WITH BASE CABINET

8'-9" X 5'-0" (45.62sq.ft)

LIVING

+35'-6"

TOILET-01

STORAGE

TOP CABINET ABOVE

WASH

+4'-0"

TV UNIT

WASH

+25'-0"

HOB COUNTER WC

21'-11 12" X 14'-421" (257.66sq.ft)

16'-7" X 12'-421" (231.94 sq.ft)

WARDROBE

4'-0" X 6'-7" (26.33 sq.ft)

9'-712" X 11'-312" (110.95 sq.ft) WARDROBE

CARPET DINING CONSOLE

MICROWAVE OVEN / OTG

OPEN TERRACE

BEDROOM-1

WARDROBE

ENTRANCE FOYER

KING SIZE BED 6'0" x 6'6"

WARDROBE

WASH

WARDROBE

SIDE TABLE

GUEST BEDROOM

9'-221"X 8'-412" (80.27 sq.ft)

OPENING

STUDY ROOM

WARDROBE

TOP CABINET ABOVE

BED 4'0" x 6'0"

UP 1

5'-0" X 5'-7" (28.81 sq.ft)

RELAXING COUCH

TV UNIT

SIDE TABLE

TWO WHEELER PARKING 11'-7"X 13'-121" (149.19 sq.ft) +2'-0"

WASHING MACHINE TOP CABINET ABOVE

EXISTING SUMP LOCATION 10'-6" x 10'-0" x 7'-6"

WARDROBE

RAMP UP

DRESS

+35'-6"

5'-0" X 4'-6" (23.62 sq.ft)

SHOWER WASH

8'-10" X 4'-6" (40.78 sq.ft) WC

SHOWER

DRESSING UNIT WITH BASE CABINET

OPENING

HOB COUNTER

STOVE

24'-221" X 18'-3" (439.11 sq.ft)

+2'-0"

PREPARATION COUNTER

SINK

SIDE TABLE

DINING CONSOLE

STUDY ROOM

MICROWAVE OVEN / OTG

RELAXING COUCH

TOILET-01 4'-0" X 8'-9" (36.03 sq.ft)

RAMP UP

BALCONY 9'-7" x 2'-0"

CARPET

5'-0" X 9'-0" (46.03 sq.ft)

16'-7" X 12'-821" (232.55 sq.ft)

SHOWER

(32.06 sq.ft)

OPEN TERRACE WASH

21'-11 21" X 13'-1112" (248.15 sq.ft)

+35'-6" DRESS

5'-0" X 4'-1112" (27.65 sq.ft)

SIDE TABLE FRENCH WINDOW

WARDROBE DRESSING UNIT WITH BASE CABINET

(19.66 sq.ft)

foldable rcc stairs

ROAD ±0'-0"

1 25'-92"

BEDROOM-1 KING SIZE BED 6'0" x 6'6"

TOILET-01

SINK

PEDESTRIAN GATE

+25'-0"

WASH

9'-10"X 8'-412" (85.73 sq.ft)

STUDY TABLE

WASHING MACHINE

VEHICULAR GATE

STORE ROOM 6'-0"x 5'-0"

PARTITION WALL TO DETAIL

KITCHEN

7'-421" X 16'-1" (119.61 sq.ft)

WARDROBE

CAR PARKING

TOP CABINET ABOVE

STORAGE

SHOWER

baluster fixing detail

25'-10"

ground floor plan

first floor plan

Residential Architecture and Interiors

My practical expertise extends to designing and overseeing the construction of residential properties and interiors. This encompasses various tasks such as creating floor plans, compiling Bills of Quantities (BOQ), and drafting plumbing and electrical schematics.

mir.divakar@gmail.com