UG ARCHITECTURE PORFOLIO I MEENU K S

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.

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

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.

SITE STUDY

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.

ECOTONE OF KALLAYI

SUSTAINABLE WORK

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

PEOPLE OF KALLAYI

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

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

kallayi and the history of timber industry.

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

ECOTONE 1

ECOTONE 2

ECOTONE 3

PHYSICAL MODEL

D3 COMMUNITY HUB 02

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.

AGGREGATION IN FORM AND CIRCULATION

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

AGGREGATION FORM EXPLORATION

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

CIRCULATION

Exploration of vertical and horizontal circulation.

Exploration of form through aggregation composition with the clay medium.

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

KALLIMANU RESIDENCE 03

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

PHYSICAL MODEL

SKETCHING MY LIFE MOMENTS

2D COMPOSITION TO 3D COMPOSITION

FRAMING THROUGH LENSES 05