UG ARCHITECTURE PORFOLIO I MEENU K S

PORTFOLIO

MEENU K S I am Meenu K. S., a fourth-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Architecture degree at Avani Institute of Design. I am a firm believer in the beauty and wonder of nature’s creations and aspire to contribute to making the world a more beautiful and sustainable place to live. My journey into architecture is driven by a profound desire to design spaces that cater to people’s needs while immersing them in the beauty of the natural world.

My passion for architecture and design began with the simple but powerful idea of creating spaces that resonate with people, elevating their quality of life and fostering a deeper connection to nature. Over the course of my undergraduate studies, I have had the privilege of learning and experiencing various facets of architecture, which have enriched my understanding and skills in this field.

This portfolio is a testament to my growth and learning in the field of architecture.

CONTACT

8139057537 meenuks.20@gmail.com, meenu772002@gmail.com meeeennu

Mulledath(H) Puranattukara, Thrissur, Kerala

EDUCATION

SCHOOL : KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA THRISSUR COLLEGE : AVANI INSTITUTE OF DESIGN

WORKSHOP

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP CLAY MODELING WORKSHOP ORIGAMI WORKSHOP FURNITURE ANTHROPOMETRY

INTEREST

PHOTOGRAPHY ART

SOFTWARE SKILLS

TALKS

AR. NEELKANTH CHAYA BOSE KRISHNAMACHARI AR. TONY JOSEPH AR. ANUPAMA KUNDOO PROF. ROGER CONNAH

LANGUAGE

MALAYALAM ENGLISH HINDI

CONTENT

01 02 03 NEW KERALA HOUSING

COMMUNITY HUB

KALLIMANU RE

3 04 05

ESIDENCE

ART

PHOTOGRAPHY

01 HOUSING The “Kallayi Eco-Harmony Housing 2035” project is envisioned as an environmentally conscious and socially engaging housing community in Kallayi, Kerala. It will be designed to harmonize with the surrounding natural environment, leverage the unique site features, and prioritize sustainability, adaptability, and community interaction.

How will kallayi , a community that relies on sustainable work for its economic development, construct an independend, customisable and self sustainable community through conservation and equitable use of common resources.

SUSTAINABLE WORK

SITE STUDY

Aggregation in the context of design as the process of creating a unified whole by combining elements with different shapes or sizes. This interpretation aligns with the idea of aggregating diverse elements to form a cohesive composition

kallayi and the history of timber industry.

ECOTONE OF KALLAYI The ecotones of Kallayi are characterized by a transition space primarily influenced by the timber industry and fishing areas.

WORK HOME RELATIONSHIP In Kallayi, the primary work-home relationships are centered around activities such as fishing, running grocery stores, and operating automobile workshops, while many residents commute to work in both Kallayi and nearby Calicut.

PEOPLE OF KALLAYI The people of Kallayi were primarily from a particular community, and they traditionally followed a matriarchal family structure.

SECOND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

GROUND FLOOR

ECOTONE 1

ECOTONE 2

ECOTONE 3

Mangrove forest-marine ecotone: the transition zone between a mangrove forest and a marine or estuarine environment. This ecotone is characterized by the unique vegetation and species that are adapted to the brackish water conditions. Buffer zones and habitat ecotone conservation area with the help of Kallayi municipality and residence

PHYSICAL MODEL

02

D3 COMMUNITY HUB The “Dubai Design District Community Hub” aims to create a dynamic and inclusive space within the Dubai Design District (d3) that serves as a focal point for community interaction, creativity, and collaboration. The design will prioritize circulation, access, approach, pass-through spaces, pass-by spaces, and terminating spaces to create a vibrant and functional community hub.

SECOND FLOOR

GREEN SPACE

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GREEN SPACE

WORKSHOP ADMIN

FIRST FLOOR

COWORKING COMMON LOUNGE DINING KITCHEN BEDROOM LIBRARY EXHIBITION TOILET PUBLIC ACCESS VERTICAL CIRCULATION APPROACH GROUND FLOOR

APPROACH

PASS BY PASS THROUGH TERMINATION

AGGREGATION IN FORM AND CIRCULATION

AGGREGATION

Aggregation in the context of design as the process of creating a unified whole by combining elements with different shapes or sizes. This interpretation aligns with the idea of aggregating diverse elements to form a cohesive composition

MOVEMENT & CIRCULATION Delving deeper into this exploration, we venture into the intricate world of “in-between spaces,” “pass-through spaces,” “pass-by spaces,” and “termination points.” These concepts illuminate the nuances of how people navigate, engage with, and make meaning within the built environment

CIRCULATION

Exploration of vertical and horizontal circulation.

FORM EXPLORATION Exploration of form through aggregation composition with the clay medium.

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

SECONDFLOOR

03

KALLIMANU RESIDENCE The “Potter’s Residence and Art Gallery” project aims to create a unique and functional living space for a potter and his family while seamlessly integrating a dedicated workspace for pottery production and an exhibition space to showcase his artistic creations. This design emphasizes the harmonious coexistence of living and artistic expression.

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

SECTION

PHYSICAL MODEL

SKETCHING MY LIFE MOMENTS

04

2D COMPOSITION TO 3D COMPOSITION

05

FRAMING THROUGH LENSES

THANK YOU meenuks.20@avani.edu.in 8139057537