Architecture Porfolio | Nithin Saji | Undergraduate

architecture portfolio EDUCATION B.Arch : Mahatma Gandhi University Asian School of Architecture and Design Innovation 2019-2024 I - XII : Indian School Al-Seeb, Muscat 2007-2019 EXPERIENCE 30 days of experience in architectural firm Ajit Associates + ACD University Councillor and Class Represntative in Student Union Council

NITHIN SAJI

Sports Captain in School Student Council

STUDENT ARCHITECT

INTERESTS

ASIAN SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN INNOVATIONS

SKILLS

Photography Travelling Sketching Hand Crafting Cricket Football Sketching

Social Interaction Team Co-ordinator Team Leadership Public Speaking Problem Solving Concept Generation

Hello!

I am glad to submit my Portfolio for your consideration.

This Portfolio contains the Academic Works that I had worked in my four years of Architecture experience.

I consider Architecture as a process of Solution to the Challenges we experience. The Solution might tackle the issue, but the Process is what makes us think and help us to learn.

I believe that architecture should speak for itself and should evolve and interact with People and the Context.

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REFERENCES Dr. Pratheek Sudhakaran ASADI Vision 2030 director contact: +91 742 59 88 858

Ar. Rakesh Kakkoth

Founder of Studio Acis, Faculty at ASADI contact: +91 949 76 06 116

2D Drafting :

Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Revit

3D Drafting :

Sketchup 3D Autodesk Revit Autodesk 3ds Max

Graphic Designing :

Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign

Rendering :

Lumion V ray

Office Suite :

MS Office

Video Editing :

Wirecast Adobe After Effects

LANGUAGE English Malayalam Tamil Hindi CONTACT nthnsaji@gmail.com +91 790 27 49 536 Vattaparambil Puthen Veedu Ayoor P.O, Kollam | Kerala | India Pin : 691533 INFO DOB - 18 | 02 | 2001

CONTENTS CONTENTS

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

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PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER

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MIXED USE BUILDING

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MASS HOUSING

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INTERIOR DESIGN

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WATER-FRONT PARK

semester 04

semester 05

semester 07

semester 05

semester 06

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ILLUSTRATIONS

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MISCELLANEOUS

semester 03

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The public health center is the primary center for examination and point of interaction for a local community with a medical physician.

The site is located in Cheranallor, Ernakulam. The PHC caters over hundred families in its locality. The site is accessible by the sub-main road.

The PHC demands an operation theatre and a labour room apart from the basic PHC functional rooms, consisting of the consultation rooms, triage, vaccination, immunisation and in-patient wards.

1|PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER

INJECTING VEGETATION creating a buffer cuts off the monotonous feel imparting liveliness FLOW IN SPACES openess connecting spaces accesss control CREATING VOIDS sunlight and shadow liveliness tactile and visual impact

ENSURING THERMAL COMFORT

NOISE ABSORPTION

BIOPHILIC ATMOSPHERE

CONCEPT

SENTIMENT ARCHITECTURE expressing human behaviours and emotions through interactive natural and physical space creation.

ENSURING AIR QUALITY

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ZONING

architecture portfolio secondary road

The building is divided into three zones: • • •

public confined emergency

public exit

main road public entry

building boundary

entry spots

external circulation

boundary walls

emergency exit

4 wheelers ambulance

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2 wheelers

parking

noise extend

the GREEN SPACE acts as a shaft that connects both the floors and provides a natural connection and liveliness.

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SERVICE ZONE

EMERGENCY ZONE

PUBLIC ZONE

PUBLIC ZONE

louvers are placed in the waiting area. This creates a permiable separation from the other functional space.

CONFINED ZONE

long vertical louvers are placed on the south-western side to recieve maximum air into the building.

GREEN ZONE

CONFINED ZONE

GREEN ZONE

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The vison behind thedesign was to cut-off the monotonous feel created by the usual government buildings, which refrains the common people from going there.

The design tries to be more holistic and interactive to the user, creating a healing environment and cutting off the chaos.

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The waiting areas are enclosed from the southern side using vertical louvers, thereby letting in natural ventilation and lighting.

The staircase area is also well fused with the nature, creating a strong blend between the exterior and interior space.

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1 | public health center

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1. TWO WHEELERS PARKING 2. FOUR WHEELERS PARKING 3. AMBULANCE PARKING 4. ROOF 5. SOFTSCAPE

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN

1. RECEPTION 3.5 X 2.5 2. OFFICE 2.0 X 2.5 3. PHARMACY DESK 3.4 X 1.2 4. WAITING 1 3.4 X 3.4 5. STORE 3.4 X 2.3 6. TOILET 1 1.6 X 2.1 7. HANDICAPPED TOILET 2.2 X 2.3 8. WAITING 2 5.8 X 3.2

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9. DOCTOR’S CONSULTATION 4.0 X 2.8

1 | public health center

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

10. TOILET 2 1.2 X 1.3 11. NURSE STATION 12. LIFT 3.0 X 2.0 13. MINOR OT 3.2 X 4.0 14. STERYLISATION 3.2 X 2.3 15. CHANGING ROOM (MALE & FEMALE) 1.7 x 1.1 16. OBSERVATION 4.6 x 3.2 17. TRIAGE 3.0 x5.4

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concrete facade

skylight

floating staircase ramp window CONFINED ZONE shading

courtyard

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GREEN ZONE vertical louvers

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SECTION AA

SECTION BB

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To design a multifunctional space incorporating public, semi-public and private zones.

The site is located in an urban area surrounded by roads on all the sides.

The site is located on MG road, Kochi. Residential and public government buildings along with small scale commercial spaces makes up the surrounding building typology.

There is an acute shortage of multipurpose theatres in the neighbourhood. Also providing hostel / temporary staying space within the building can be seen as a vital feature, which can be either used up by the guests or users of the theatres or the co-working areas.

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ENTERTAINMENT

WORK

HOME

The building promotes lifestyle and fashion with the help of different retail shops located in the public zone, making it accessible for all.

The entertainment area in the building is also provided in public zone cattering everyone.

Workspace and conference halls are arranged in the semi-public zone making it available only for the users who gets benefited from it.

CONCEPT

ESSENCE OF LIFE Man needs job, shelter and a space of joy to nurish their values and passion.

The complex connects all these aspects of ones life making all these availing in a single space.

A void floor is created to act as a buffer to separate the common people accessing the building from entering the private zone.

Private zone consists of residential appartments for short-term stays.

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INFERENCE

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DESIGN FORMULATION The building is designed by givingpreferences to the choice of users.

The user can enjoy the space they want. Each user is different and so different choices is being added to the building in its mode of accessing each functional zone.

The selection of the functional space in each zone is based on the surrounding context and on the need of the people.

pedestrian traffic

direct entry

private zone indirect entry

vehicular traffic

foundation

semi-public zone

public zone

sunpath

entry / access

PUBLIC ZONE retail shops auditorium

SEMI-PUBLIC ZONE conference rooms co-working space

power and services

views

BUFFER ZONE gym

PRIVATE ZONE residential appartments

2 | mixed use building FORM DEVELOPMENT

The building is zoned vertically and horizontally, based on different design and functional aspects. The initial zoning decisions are taken considering the setbacks, user movements in the site and the placement of the building footprint on the site.

site entrance and exit

site

site divided based on movements

placing the building block

building connecting core for easy access

public zone: (3 floors)

retail shops, multi-functional auditorium semi-public zone: (3 floors)

pedestrian pathways

2 sqaures overlapped shape

boundaries arranged to get in views

building form arranged to minimise direct sunlight to functional spaces

connecting for directly access the top functional spaces

conference rooms, co-working spaces transitional zone: (1 floor)

void floor, gym private zone: (2 floors)

residential appartment, artist residence parking

ZONING

VERTICAL ZONING

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To design a multifunctional space incorporating public, semi-public and private zones.

The site is located in an urban area surrounded by roads on all the sides.

The intent of the design is that the building should communicate with the user, with the provided functions.

The building serves a commercial shopping area in the lower two floors and a multi-purpose auditorium above it.

The building also has a co-working space with conference halls and individual workspaces too.

Residential units are placed in the top floors gaining better views and buffer from the other activites occuring in the lower floors.

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2 | mixed use building

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1. PARKING 2. CONNECTING CORE 3. RAMP 4. HARDSCAPE 5. GREEN ROOF 6. TERRACE 7. SOUTHERN CORE 8. SOFTSCAPE

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FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

1. RETAIL SHOP - TYPE A 2. RETAIL SHOP -TYPE B 4. TOILETS - MALE & FEMALE 5. TOILET - HANDICAPPED 6. DUCTS 7. DUCTS 8. LIFT 9. RETAIL SHOP - TYPE C 10. HELP DESK COUNTER 11. AUDIO ROOM 12. LIGHT ROOM 13. AUDITORIUM 14. GUEST LOUNGE 15. KITCHENETTE 16. GREEN ROOM 17. CONTROLLER ROOM 18. AUDITORIUM BALCONY 19. VIP LOUNGE

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THIRD FLOOR PLAN

20. CONFERENCE ROOM - TYPE A 21. CONFERENCE ROOM - TYPE B 22. CABIN SPACE

23. WORKSTATION 24. CONFERENCE ROOM - TYPE C 25. OPEN WORKSPACE 26. ENCLOSED CABINS 27. RECEPTION 28. TRAINING AREA 29. LOCKER ROOM 30. TOILET 31. MEETING AREA 32. MEDICAL ROOM 33. ADMIN ROOM 34. OPEN TRAINING AREA 35. LIVING ROOM 36. DINING 37. KITCHEN 38. BEDROOM 39. WARDROBE + TOILET 40. WORKSPACE 41. LINEN ROOM 42. TERRACE

2 | mixed use building

FOURTH FLOOR PLAN

SEVETH FLOOR PLAN

FIFTH FLOOR PLAN

EIGHTH FLOOR PLAN

SIXTH FLOOR PLAN

TERRACE FLOOR PLAN

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NORTH The building is oriented in north to south direction, keeping the cores at the rear ends. This helps to reduce the harsh sun entering into the building.

The building has its entrance from the northern side, having a huzzle-free access.

SECTION YY The connecting core is placed towards the north and is covered with glass facade and louvers to trap the northern light and views.

Cafe outdoor seatings, balconies of appartments are kept oriented to the eastern side of the site for letting in morning light and to have shade in evenings.

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EAST

2 | mixed use building

SOUTH Basement parking is provided to accomodate the users of different functional spaces of the building.

The northern connecting core is naturally lighted by trapping in the northern light and providing a wide view of the surrounding context.

SECTION XX Southern core is covered with grilled facade, thereby reducing heat and creating a shadow play inside the building.

Window openings and shadings are provided to trap in the cool air and to minimise the harsh light.

WEST

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To develop a housing typology that adheres to the growing needs of the context and caters to all the variety of user profiles and their requirements depending upon the occupation and create a comfortable environment for them.

The focus of the design is to create housing typologies suitable to the context and experiment with different housing concepts. The design takes the consideration of the local climate and environment to ensure the housing is comfortable and efficient.

The site is located in sector 26 and sector 27, Kharghar, Mumbai. The total site is estimated upto 21.08 acres.

3|MASS HOUSING

MAKING THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PART OF DESIGN

ACTIVATION OF SPACE

BUILDING BLOCKS

IMPORTANCE TO RECREATIONAL AREAS

FOCAL POINT OF ATTRACTION

BLOCKS SEGREGATED

ACTIVE IN-BETWEEN SPACE

BLOCKS AND VOIDS

BLOCKS DIVIDED

The in-between spaces can be used as a productive, open recreational areas.

The commercial zone is placed adjacent to the roads for better access for the users and thereby seperating the rest of the housing users

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The design focuses on building abode for different social groups, be it ews, lig , mig, hig. The main emphasis of the design is on providing better and effiecient living environment to the users, irrespective of the type of people.

The core idea of co-living and inter-dependency is also taken into account, without giving any space for discomfort. The site is designed to cater the needs, understanding the activity pattern of the users.

The site consist of commercial areas, recreational areas, cloud service areas, additional provision areas that makes the design stands out from its context.

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3 | mass housing

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1. AUDITORIUM/ GATHERING HALL 2.LIG BLOCK 3.MIG BLOCK 4. HIG BLOCK 5. DAYCARE 6. KIDS PLAY AREA 7. PLAYGROUND 8. GYM 9. PARKING 10. RECREATIONAL AREAS 11. CENTRAL OPEN AREA 12. PLAY AREA 13. PARKING FOR SHOP USERS

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14. EWS BLOCK 15. PLAY GROUND 16. PARKING 17. RECREATIONAL AREAS 18. COMMERCIAL AREA

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The co-working space is setup in an urban context that has no similar functional space in nearby context.

The future relies on working together, past years has thought us that a physical building is not at all a mandatory anymore for a firm. So the introduction of a co-working space in a new locality inspires and motivates the people to update themselves and use the facility to its fullest.

The workspace should have enough space for diverse space using the space; be it enclosed area, closed cabins, open areas.

The interior theme also influences the efficiency of the users using the space.

4|INTERIOR DESIGN

1. reception 2. informal working unit 3. team of 2 4. work space 5. conference room 6. training & workspace 7. kitchenette & cafe 8. phone booth 9. toilet (male) 10. toilet (female) 11. maintenence room 12. seating area

indoor

LANDSCAPE

LIGHTINGS

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4 | interior design

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The water-front park was a minor project done in semester 5. The core aim implemented in this design is to make a different approach in viewing a communty space.

Having the location of the site in a residential zone, creates a need to appeal to different user groups.

The design also connects with adjacent waterbody, which can be viewed as a welcoming factor that catters a wider user group.

Covering a part of park with dense filled trees with llarge canopies can be viewed as a different approach in promoting a bio-freindly livelihood.

Water is also used as an element in the design. The water creates an infinite feeling to this park.

5|WATER-FRONT PARK

STEP-WISE DESIGN EVOLUTION

KIDS PLAYAREA

SEATING AREA

placed at the entrance, for easy access and safety.

placed to trap in views near to the riverside.

PAVED PATHWAY

CENTRAL FOUNTAIN

pathway runs along the site boundary, ensuring a site-freindly atmosphere with the context.

creates vistas within the site. It makes the space more attractive and better.

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architecture portfolio PATHWAY

SEATING

qouta stones are used for pavement. pathways run around the site boundaries. kerb runs along the boundaries.

seats are placed adjacent to the riverside. well shaded using trees having large canopy. the area is placed at a higher level.

VIEW SPOT

CENTRAL FOUNTAIN

placed adjacent to the water body. pine trees are placed, giving a contrasting environment in site.

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main attraction of the side. surrounded by the waterbody and is accessed through bridges.

5 | water-front park THICK VEGETATION filled trees wildly and densily giving a forest feel. gazebos are placed in this area.

PLAY AREA placed close to the entrance and at the lowest point in the site. proper shading and rest area are provided.

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6|WORKING DRAWINGS

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

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A graphical exercise, part of sem 3 academic design to study and create an illustration of an architect.

The illustration corresponds to the philosophy, principles, materials, work of the particular architect.

MIES VAN DER ROHE

B V DOSHI

GEOFFREY BAWA

7|ILLUSTRATIONS

HIROSHI NAKAMURA

FRANK LLYOD WRIGHT

SHIGERU BAN 39

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Massing Model Making Core volunteer in-charge for Kochi Design Week 2022 Participated in Bamboo Installation Workshop Academic Excellence award in Semester 5 Attended: Rhino Workshop by Ar. Shibili Ali Parametric Modeling and 3D printing Workshop by Ar. Liya Sunny Young Architects Festival 2022 Monsoon Architecture Festival 2023 Building Design enhancement using Parametric Analysis by Dr. Pratheek Sudhakaran Incorporating Green Building Aspects in Design at Ahmedabad

8|MISCELLANEOUS

Published S5 Academic project in Re-Imagining Vertical Spaces

by ASADI publications

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