SCI-ARC
OLESYA JAIN
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My name is Olesya Jain, a final year Bachelor of Architecture student at SCI-Arc, graduating in 2025. Growing up with dreams of being an artist, I ve found architecture to be the perfect blend of creativity and problem-solving. SCI-Arc s immersive program has kept my passion alive, transforming studio work into an exciting pursuit of ideas rather than tasks. Along the way, I ve gained proficiency in tools like Rhino, ZBrush, Cinema4D, AutoCAD, Vray, Grasshopper, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Unity, and Unreal Engine, which have enriched my design approach. Each semester has challenged me to grow, refine my skills, and merge artistic expression with technical expertise, shaping me into a thoughtful and dedicated aspiring architect.
GLAM LIBRARY BATHHOUSE ART GALLERY EXTENSION OF SCI-ARC MIAMI FREEDOM PARK MULTI USE CENTER URBAN MICRO HOUSING UNIT COMPLEX TECTONICS INTERNSHIP - TATVAM JAIPUR INTERNSHIP - RICKY MATHUR & ASSOCIATES
Gallery, Library, Archive, Museum Thesis Project | Seoul, South Korea Reading Between the Lines This thesis reimagines the library as a multi-dimensional cultural institution that blends the roles of a gallery, library, archive, and museum (GLAM) within a unified architectural framework. Set in Seoul, the project seeks to create a monumental civic presence that feels organized and composed within its urban context. While the exterior presents a formal, symmetrical language, the interior unfolds informally through asymmetrical spatial relationships and layered circulation, inviting exploration, discovery, and human engagement. The design is structured around the contrast between dense, solid zones and open, light-filled voids. These opposing conditions shape the user’s experience — from quiet study areas to vibrant public spaces — and are stitched together by intuitive paths of movement. This interplay between monumentality and intimacy, formality and informality, creates a library that not only stores knowledge but also becomes a living, evolving platform for public life and cultural exchange.
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Archive
Archive
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Library
Museum
Loading Zone
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A Vertical Stacks
Vertical Stacks
Diagonal Stacks
1st Floor Plan 1/32” = 1’
2nd Floor Plan 1/32” = 1’
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A Archive
Archive
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Gallery Library
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Vertical Stacks
Diagonal Stacks
3rd Floor Plan 1/32” = 1’
4th Floor Plan 1/32” = 1’
+123’-7” Gallery
+72’-4” Library
+42’ -5” Archive
+0’-0” Museum
Section B (N-S) Scale 1/16” = 1’
Gallery +123’’-7”
Library +72’-4”
Archive +42’-5”
Museum +0’-0”
Section A (E-W) Scale 1/16” = 1’
Bathhouse and Spa Academic Project | Silverlake, Los Angeles, CA Professor Coy Howard This bathhouse and spa project was designed to seamlessly integrate with Silverlake's eclectic character while standing out as an artistic and immersive architectural experience. Positioned on a challenging triangular site with a steep slope, the design process began with experimental form-making using waste materials. This hands-on exploration informed a dynamic spatial composition that responds organically to the terrain. The design features carefully curated fenestration and strategic glazing to create a clear distinction between private and communal spaces, enhancing the user’s journey through the architectural promenade. Material choices—terracotta, clay, and stucco—were inspired by Southern California's Spanish architectural heritage, grounding the structure in its context. As the sole designer, I was responsible for every aspect of this project, from initial concept development to final presentation. The result is a bathhouse and spa that evokes a sense of warmth, lightness, and peace while maintaining a playful and engaging spatial experience.
Exterior Renders
Exterior Views from Surrounding Streets
Interior Views of Different Spaces with Varying Fenestration
Interior Views of Different Spaces with Varying Fenestration
Section Horizontal
Plan
Section Vertical
Art Gallery Academic Project | Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA This art gallery was designed to harmonize with Echo Park’s vibrant cultural setting while making a bold architectural statement. The design concept was developed through a collage inspired by Morandi's bottle paintings and eclectic typographic forms, guiding the exploration of volume, texture, and spatial flow. Key architectural elements include a stone façade that grounds the building in its natural surroundings, a sloping and cantilevered roof that creates dynamic movement, and a grand staircase that welcomes visitors with a sense of ceremony. The interior features a high ceiling with clerestory windows, allowing diffused natural light to flood the space, wooden floors that add warmth, and a fully integrated, open floor plan that encourages fluid movement. As the sole designer, I was responsible for every stage of this project. This experience taught me how to craft a seamless floor plan that offers visitors multiple pathways, integrating changing floor levels and mezzanine spaces to create a dynamic and engaging gallery experience.
Exterior Renders (Left) Interior Renders (Right)
Interior Perspectives
Exterior Perspectives
SIte Plan
Section Horizontal
Plans 1st floor, Mezzanines, 2nd Floor
Section Vertical
Academic Project | SCI-Arc, Los Angeles, CA Professor Michael Rotondi This project focused on designing a 50% expansion of SCI-Arc’s existing structure, adding approximately 45,000 square feet of new space. The objective was to create an architectural intervention that seamlessly integrates with the existing campus while reflecting a distinct design position. The design process involved extensive research into architectural precedents and the exploration of formal strategies, materiality, and tectonics to inform the project's development. My approach prioritized innovative spatial configurations that support contemporary educational and research needs while engaging the surrounding urban context. Throughout the project, I was responsible for concept development, 3D modeling, and the articulation of the building’s formal language, ensuring the design embodied a cohesive relationship between form, function, and site. This experience deepened my understanding of how to translate conceptual architectural positions into tangible, contextually responsive solutions.
Exterior Renders
Interior Perspectives
Exterior Renders
Interior Perspectives
3D Model 1/32" Scale
3D Section Model 1/16" Scale
Site Plan
First Floor Plan
1:350 scale
1:350 scale
3B Studio 2023 Alisha Patel & Olesya Jain
3B Studio 2023 Alisha Patel & Olesya Jain
Ground Floor Plan 1:350 scale
Section 1:200 scale
3B Studio 2023 Alisha Patel & Olesya Jain 3B Studio 2023 Student Name
Mixed-Use Complex | Miami Freedom Park Academic Project | SCI-Arc, Los Angeles, CA Professor William Virgil | Partner: Alisha Patel This project focused on designing a large-scale mixed-use complex that integrates a community athletic facility, restaurants, and commercial spaces within the expanding Miami Freedom Park masterplan. The design aimed to create a vibrant architectural landmark that fosters community engagement and cultural interaction. Our design process explored strategies of aggregation and assembly, while also incorporating realistic yet abstract organic forms to enhance the building’s spatial and visual dynamics. By blending monolithic structures with fluid geometries, the design bridges the gap between rigid architectural systems and expressive, sculptural forms. Sustainable design strategies were also integrated into the building envelope to improve environmental performance. I was primarily responsible for developing advanced 3D models using ZBrush, where I explored the creation of organic forms that balance abstraction with realism. This process allowed us to push the boundaries of conventional design, resulting in a complex that is both formally innovative and contextually responsive.
Render Front Elevation
3B Studio 2023 Alisha and Olesya
Render Right Elevation
3B Studio 2023 Alisha and Olesya
Render
Render
Perspective
Back Elevation
3B Studio 2023 Alisha and Olesya
3B Studio 2023 Alisha and Olesya
Render
Render
Structure Close-Up
Perspective
3B Studio 2023 Alisha and Olesya
3B Studio 2023 Alisha and Olesya
Section Model Photos of all angles 3D Printed with PLA and Resin Acrylic sheets CNC Base 1/16" Scale
Building Model Photos of all angles 3D Printed with PLA and Resin Acrylic sheets CNC Base 1/32" Scale
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Urban Micro-Unit Housing Complex Academic Project | SCI-Arc, Los Angeles, CA Professor Darin Johnstone | Team Members: Alisha Patel, Saba Almutairi, and Olesya Jain
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This project explores innovative solutions to urban housing challenges through the design of a micro-unit housing complex. Our goal was to create an architectural solution that thoughtfully integrates into the urban context while addressing issues of density, privacy, and shared community spaces.
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Our design process centered on exploring strategies of aggregation and subdivision, balancing collective and individual spatial needs. Drawing from architectural precedents and typological studies, we developed a cohesive design that promotes both social interaction and personal privacy. Key features of the project include dynamic massing, efficient circulation systems, and a thoughtful arrangement of micro-units that prioritize natural light, accessibility, and communal engagement. As an equal contributor, I was involved in all aspects of the project, including site analysis, concept development, 3D modeling, and presentation materials. This collaborative experience enhanced my ability to balance innovative design concepts with practical architectural solutions, particularly in addressing the complexities of urban housing design.
Upper Left: SIte Plan Upper Right: Ground floor Plan with Context Bottom Left: Axonometric Drawing Bottom Right: Perspective View Drawing
Ground Floor
Seventh Floor
Third Floor
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15’ 5’
25’ 0’
15’ 5’
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15’ 5’
Section Drawing (N-S)
25’
Section Drawing (E-W))
Folding Diagram
25’
Elevation Drawing (N-S)
Elevation Drawing (E-W))
Individual Micro Housing Units
Axonometric Drawing
Axonometric Model placed in real Site
Clusters made from Individual Micro Housing Units
Building Model Photos of all angles 3D Printed with PLA and Resi CNC Base 1/16" Scale
Library Fyyri and Deichmann Library JKMM Architects and Lunghagem Arkitekter Kirkkonummi, Finalnd and Oslo, Norway 2020 and 2019
Waterproof membrane Polyurethene Adhesive
Our team would like to propose to use the primary structure of Library Fyyri, and switch the glass facade to the Deichman Library glass facade, to create a more open atmosphere, and in doing so it will allow more light to be let into the building. Through this, we would like to replace the copper columns and instead use the glass layering system which also extends to the roof. Therefore, the facade will look more open and the glass will appear to be one continuous surface, instead of the breaks that the copper pillars created at Library Fyyri. We would still like to keep the inner columns which is the primary structure, but it would only be on the interior and would show through to the outside through the glass. This ends up leading to a curtain wall facade, taken from the Diechmann Library glass facade as it is an extra external layer consisting of various glasses that are held together by GFRP posts and aluminum panels. This also provides the insulation and sound absorption from the outside environment. We have still kept the basic structure of Library Fyyri and its concrete coloums as well as the copper shelves. We have also made an asthetic decision to give the glass a bronzy amber tint to mimic the look that library Fyyri has.
Metal Facia Copper
Mineral wool thermal insulation Concrete Concrete
Brass Sheet Detail
GFRP Facade Post and Aluminum Hinge Detail
Brass Sheet
Concrete
Tempered Glass
Tempured glass
Laminated Glass
Aluminum Hinge
Concrete
Toughened Glass
Laminated Glass
GFRP Facade Post
GFRP Facade Post
Laminated glass Toughed glass Laminated glass GFRP Facade Post
Aluminum Hinge
Concrete
Scale = 1’ = 1/2”
Detail Image Title
Tempered Glass Laminated Glass Toughened Glass Laminated Glass
Tempered Glass
Aluminum Hinge
Laminated Glass Toughened Glass Laminated Glass
GFRP Facade Post
Concrete
Aluminum Hinge GFRP Facade Post
Concrete
Pressureplate Clasp Brass Sheet
Metal Facia
Copper
Waterproof membrane
Scale = 1’ = 1”
Thermal insulation
Chunk Drawings
1/4” = 1’-0”
Wall Section
1” = 1’-0”
Chunk 3D Views
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