Michelle Mariam Manoj_UG architecture portfolio

michelle mariam manoj +91 8590509607 michellemariam.20@avani.edu.in

education 2020 - present

Avani Institute of Design Calicut, Kerala

2006 - 2020

Indian Central School Abbasiya, Kuwait

languages English Malayalam

software skills AutoCad, SketchUp, Rhino 3D, Adobe illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe photoshop, Lumion.

experiences 2022 - 2023 2021 - 2022 July 2022 - Dec 2022 2022 - present

workshops

achievements

talks

President, Avani Student Council General Secretary, Avani Student Council Student Ambassador, Avani Annual Research Symposium Student Ambassador, Avani Heritage Cell Metaplay, Global Design Workshop Photography and beyond by Ar. Prasanth Mohan Gender & Space in the Indian context by Ar. Madhavi Desai The workshop, Bangalore - wood workshop Bezalel Avani Summer 2023 with Prof. Sharon Rotbard NASA India SIDC Trophy 2022 - 23

special mention

Annual NASA Convention Fashion Trophy 2022 - 23

runners up

Archstorming Teach on the beach - an education center in Ghana

Global top 50

Ar. B V Doshi | Prof. Neelkanth Chaaya | Ar. Anupama Kundoo | Prof. Roger Connah | Ar. Tony Joseph | Ar. Christopher Benninger | Bose Krishnamachari | Ar. Sanjay Mohe | Ar. Peter Rich | Ar. Benny Kuriakose | Ar. Rahul Mehrotra | Shri Rajeev Sethi | Ar. Marina Tabassum | Ar. Miki Desai

interests Fashion Modeling | Travel | Sketching | Reading

table of contents

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living systems | 2035

adapting domesticities

bamboo pavilion

housing

residential

live project | pavilion

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samoohika bhooprakriti

haven educational center

the chrysalis eco - pod

documentation

design competition

design competition

LIVING SYSTEMS | 2035

This initiative aims to create affordable living pods for the future workforce in Kozhikode city’s southern growth corridor. The goal is to establish self-sufficient communal systems ensuring housing, sustenance, safety, and improved environmental conditions. team : Michelle Manoj, Remin Peter

By 2035, more people will live in city centers due to urbanization, technology, and other factors.

This leaves outer regions with vacant land. Depletion of vegetation affects agriculture in Beypore and coastal areas, disrupting food and related industries. Integrating housing and farming aims to restore soil quality and support coastal communities. Climate change raises sea levels, increases water salinity, and causes frequent floods. Soil quality declines due to salination, impacting agriculture annually, lasting for months.

HYDROPHONICS

Hydrophonics is a method of growing without soil, where nutrients are directly provided to the plants’ roots through a nutrient - rich water solution. The plants’ roots are exposed to the nutrient solution, which is carefully balanced to provide all the necessary elements required for healthy growth.

LEGEND : 12 - 8 hours of sunlight 8 - 10 hours of sunlight 8 hours of sunlight 6 - 8 hours of sunlight 6 hours of sunlight 4 - 6 hours of sunlight 4 hours of sunlight -

CONVENTIONAL FARMING

It refers to the long - established practice of cultivating crops and raising livestock using natural processes and resources found in the environment. It is the most common form of agriculture practiced for centuries around the world.

LEGEND : 12 hours of sunlight 12 - 8 hours of sunlight 8 - 10 hours of sunlight 6 - 8 hours of sunlight 4 - 6 hours of sunlight -

THE LIVING UNITS

ADAPTING DOMESTICITIES The design brief necessitated the seamless integration of site specifics, client occupation, and the client’s personal experiences to craft a residential space tailored to their needs. Thorough analysis of the site and its context was imperative, given its unique contours.

second floor

first floor

ground floor

BAMBOO PAVILION

The Bamboo pavilion is a joint endeavor undertaken by students from Bezalel Academy, Israel and Avani Institute of Design, Calicut. Led by Prof. Sharon Rotbard and Prof. Neelkanth Chhaya, the project aimed to foster collaboration and shared effort among the students.

This pavilion was built for the Vishwagram Orphanage Residence in Mahesana, Gujarat.

The design process started at Neelkanth Chhaya Architects office, introducing bamboo and its construction methods. Various models were created and refined, with detailed drawings for each concept. Two models were chosen for construction in Mahesana. The session was led by Ar. Mangesh, Prof. Sharon Rotbord, Prof. Neelkanth Chhaya, and Ar. Sagar Trivedi. On-site construction involved students divided into two groups, working on the selected designs.

SAMOOHIKA BHOOPRAKRITHI As part of our volunteering work for the architectural firm STHAAN, our task involved comprehensive documentation of the entire site. We conducted an in-depth study to explore the relationships between the residents, the site itself, and the adjacent industry. team : Michelle Manoj, Radhika Krishnan, Sanju Ganesh & Akshay Mani

SECTION E-E

SECTION D-D

SECTION C-C

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The Nallalam site in Kozhikode is a biodiverse area housing a variety of flora and fauna across acres of land. Native species richness here is crucial for ecosystem health and human quality of life.

Located on the outskirts near the Peekay Steels Company, the site is vital for both local residents and the factory. However, despite its ecological importance, residents have altered its conditions for their needs and waste dumping is common. Despite challenges, the site serves as both a leisure spot and an income source through activities like fishing.

UNDULATED UNDULATEDTERRAIN TERRAIN

FLAT FLATLAND LAND

IENCE: A THE BARRIER THEEXTERNAL INTERIOR ELEMENTS OF THE POD PROTECTS THE USER FROM EXTERNAL ELEMENTS ROTECTS USERON FROM ROLLING EXPANDABLE RE EXPERIENCING NATURE. THE WOOD THAT IS PROVIDED TURBINES ON ALL OF THE POD'S SIDES OD THAT IS PROVIDED ON ALL OFTRANSPARENT THE POD'S SIDES CYLINDRICAL INDOWS. THE INTERIOR OF THE BUILDING ALSO PROVIDES A VIEW OF THE WATERWAYS. THE USER IS NET OVIDES A VIEW OF THE WATERWAYS. THE USER IS UNIT TRAINED IN THIS WAY BECAUSE HE CAN HAVE DISTINCT SENSATIONS OF NATURE BOTH INSIDE AND NCT SENSATIONS OF NATURE BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE POD. D.

ABOUT ROLLING TURBINES

WATER

WATER

EXPANDABLE80cm

THE CHRYSALIS

WATER

UNDU

80cm

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FURNITURES WATER, PLASTIC BOTTLES THAT POLLUTE

FURNITURES WORKING

THREE FOLD

PLATFORM ON COMPACTION

240cm

NET

OUR WATER BODIES ARE GATHERED IN OUR WATER BODIES ARE GATHERED SOLAR PANEL THE IN CHRYSALIS CAN BETHE PLACED IN THREE HABITATS; LAND, WATER AND UNDULATED TERRAIN NET AND THE TURBINES GENERATING THE NET AND THE TURBINES GENERATING SINCE THERE IS MORE TRAVEL AT THIS AND USINGOF THE EARTH POD SHOULDN'T BE LIMI ELECTRICITY WITHTIME, THE MOVEMENT THREE FOLD FELT LAYER ELECTRICITY WITH THE MOVEMENT OF PLATFORM ON LOCATION. THIS DEMONSTRATES ITS ADAPTABILITY AND MOBILITY SINCE IT IS NEITHER PERM POD POD COMPACTION

NOR LOCATION-SPECIFIC.

THE CHRYSALIS NASA SIDC special mention

the concept is derived from the idea of chrysalis, an abode to butterflies which is used as long as they require to bloom. It works in the same manner, and creates a oneness among user & nature team : Michelle Manoj, Remin Peter, Ajay Mohan, Shinoy VK, Amridha KP, Nicole Varghese, Arundhathi Bijith , Asha Rahma

FORM DEVELOPMENT

cube

altering the form

adding bamboo frame

wooden panels & transparent wood added

USER EXPERIENCE

openings & punctures are made

addition of platform tubes & foundation

seating

working

sleeping

WC

eating

platform

uneven terrain

flat lands

waterbody

HAVEN | an educational center Top 100 - Teach On the Beach by Archstorming

This architectural embodiment serves as an educational beacon, promoting learning, empowerment, joy, and community values. It not only imparts knowledge but also uplifts students and the broader community, leading to a positive impact. team : Michelle Manoj, Remin Peter, Hafis Muhammed & Rayan Aboobacker

+91 8590509607 michellemariam.20@avani.edu.in