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IF.....’Architecture’ is all about assimilating various related components in a set ratio and incorporating the techniques needed, in order to get a vibrant resultant product for our usage, then, the seeds for my choice of profession in architecture were sown deep in my blood and I have nurtured them diligently to be harvested today! When I try to think of the reason why I chose Architecture as a profession, I find that it goes a long way back. My father is an Architect by profession. He would pick me up from school and on many occasions, I would invariably end up waiting for a few hours at architect’s offices or construction sites. I was not a big fan of the waiting back then. So when my father used to see me getting restless and bored, he used to call me to give him a hand in taking measurements, holding the tape, etc. I did not realize the ‘Future Architect’ getting molded right there! But I am pretty sure that’s where it all began!

I grew up hearing words like “Centering sheets, Scaffolding, Beams, Columns, Sanction drawings, Cantilevers, Reinforcement, Bricks.” These are big words when one is just turning eight. When I asked what it meant, I was given live demonstrations and explanations and those big words did not seem so alien anymore. I was fascinated by how structures went up, how things took shape and worked together. I observed that every building had character and purpose and weren’t mere structures.

The Roxy Theatre is located at Battery, Atlanta, Georgia across the Braves Stadium.This is Live Nation’s new location and the client really wanted to keep the charm of the old Roxy Theatre in Buckhead, Atlanta.

Concert Hall Interiors

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Concert Hall Interiors

Concert Hall Interiors

The idea behind the Elvis bar was to emphasize the signer Elvis Presley So I designed this bar around the song “Blue Suede shoes” as an inspiration.

Elvis Bar Details

Concert Hall Interiors

Concert Hall Interiors

The back bar design was inspired by Elton’s music background -pianist. The abstract between the relationship of a solid and void connection. Inspirations from his home and his eyeware collection played a big part in this design.

The Elton bar was inspired by the legendary singer himself “Elton John”, his style, his dressing, his home in Atlanta and his music background

Concert Hall Interiors

Elton John Bar Details

Concert Hall Interiors

The “Skeleton Bar” is located on the Mezzanine level. The inspiration behind this bar was to use the “Roxy” logo for it’s form and maintain a rustic theme. The steel rods held the circular forms together.

Mezzanine Level Bar

O N E D A Y T O N A Mixed-Use 02

ONE Daytona is a Mixed-Use project developed by International Speedway Corporation on approximately 70 acres on International Speedway Boulevard, directly across from the Daytona International Speedway. The Phase 1 master plan includes street-level retail and restaurants, 3 levels of office space above street retail west of Daytona Boulevard, 300 forrent residential units above the street-level retail and a 550 space parking deck, by others. General master planning but includes architectural design for the approximately 176,214 sf of street-level retail and built to a “cold dark shell”.

O N E D A Y T O N A Mixed-Use

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03. MODERA DECATUR

Mixed - Use Residential

Mill Creek Residential Project is located in the City of Decatur, Georgia. The program consists of approximately 194 residential units with a 1,100 sq. ft. average. 400 parking spaces in a cast-in-place concrete structure. This project includes ground level retail, and Type IIIA construction apartments above the Retail and parking deck. The pool and sun deck is located above the parking structure. NGBS bronze rating

MODERA DECATUR

Mixed - Use Residential

This Mixed-Use project is age targeted (35 and above) located minutes from Downtown Decatur. The interesting exterior design element is the Brick Offset detailing. Live size Murals are scheduled to be painted to incorporate the artistic culture of Atlanta

04. MODERA GERMANTOWN

Mixed - Use Residential

Mill Creek’s Modera Germantown Phase II is in the City of Nashville, Tennessee on 6 acres along the Cumberland River. It consists of approximately 413 residential units. Parking includes approximately 650 parking spaces, in a precast concrete structure.

The project will be a Type III 5 story wood frame construction over Type I Concrete Podium. Amenity courts and pool will be located on grade except for one roof top amenity deck and clubroom.

05. AMLI - OAK VALLEY

Mixed - Use Residential

This project is located along Roxboro Road on 2.48 acres and is currently in the SPI 12 Buckhead / Lenox Stations Overlay District. The program consists of approximately 375 residential units (337,500 NRSF) and 608 parking spaces in a separate precast concrete structure.

The project consists of a minimal amount of retail to meet the cities desire for active use on the ground floor or that the leasing office is located on the ground floor and qualifies as the required active use. An elevated pool and sun deck is located above the parking structure with adjacent fitness center, and community spaces. The top most levels houses penthouse floors

VIRGINIA

PINN HALL LABORATORY RENOVATION

Laboratory Renovation for University of Virginia. Performed Conceptual rendering for Proforma studies.

UNIVERSITY VIRGINIA

PINN HALL - LABORATORY RENOVATION

THE KOLAM -

A GEOMETRIC ACT OF KINDNESS BOUTIQUE RESORT IN THE CULTURAL TOURISM OF INDIA

Chennai, is the capital city of Tamil Nadu and is located on the Coromandel Coast, off the Bay of Bengal. It is Indias fourth largest metropolitan city and the third largest commercial and industrial center. It is also known for its cultural heritage: rich in old traditions and religious diversity. The design concept is based on a KOLAM, fondly known as the floor plan of South India. It is a very prominent peace of art by the locals on the streets, especially in front of their houses.. Traditionally, the women of Tamil Nadu, in southeastern India, sweep their thresholds every morning, sprinkle them with water and cover the area with elaborate, symmetrical figures using rice powder. They trickle the rice powder in a stream between their middle and index fingers, using their thumbs to guide the flow of the powder. According to tradition, using the rice powder begins the day with an act of kindness by providing food for ants and other insects. Girls learn this kolam ritual from their female relatives, and kolam skills are viewed as a mark of grace and as a demonstration of dexterity, mental discipline and ability to concentrate.

Aerial view of the Site

THE KOLAM - A GEOMETRIC ACT OF KINDNESS

BOUTIQUE RESORT IN THE CULTURAL TOURISM OF INDIA

To attain a luxurious, exclusive yet an open and unforgettable experience , evoking the rich heritage of the city in terms of grandness and openness; opulent interiors, a milieu of exotic dining rooms, premium lounge spaces, spa and a perfect setting for business and leisure travellers. The main goal was to create an intimate, small, stylish setting combining historic details into chic elegance. The challenge was to unite traditional architecture with comfort and luxury of modernism without losing the personality of the local community. The design also focuses on taking advantage to the natural features surrounding the site like the adyar estuary which opens into the Bay of Bengal. The site also overlooks the “Broken Bridge”, a bridge that collapsed due to the strong currents of the water. The intent of the design is to allow guests to connection to this historical feature. The design is aligned along the axis of the bridge. A proposed deck connects from the site to the beach thus creating a visual and physical connection to the broken bridge. The building twists from the west side to the topmost floor as water is the driving force of the design. The twist also helps in shading the building on the west side as the summer gets extremely hot in chennai. The exterior shell on the building acts as a double skin to the building.

North east winds

South west winds

Vehicular traffic

Exterior Restaurant Seating

The Kolam Concept

Lobby View

THE KOLAM -

A GEOMETRIC ACT OF KINDNESS BOUTIQUE RESORT IN THE CULTURAL TOURISM OF INDIA

Front Elevation

Interior view of the Bungalow

Mezzanine view

Balcony view

THE KOLAM -

A GEOMETRIC ACT OF KINDNESS BOUTIQUE RESORT IN THE CULTURAL TOURISM OF INDIA

The building twists from the west side to the topmost floor as water is the driving force of the design. The twist also helps in shading the building on the west side as the summer gets extremely hot in chennai. The exterior shell on the building acts as a double skin to the building.

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Section Detail of Double Skin

Detail of Exterior Glazing

Detail of Steel Connection tube to Exterior Glazing

The Design

This project is a combination of a Shopping complex and an Office. The office space is seperated from the shopping complex with a food court in the center as it acts as a buffer between the two contrasting spaces. The first three floors are dedicated to the shopping complex and the upper two floors are for the office spaces. The building also has a roof top restaurant as well.

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S h o p p i n g Complex Chennai, India

The Atrium

The Atrium is the main attraction in this complex. The escalator not only acts as a functional element but also an aesthetical feature, as the escalators are placed in such a way that it forms a pattern. Circulation

The Concept

Central Atrium

The planning of the complex is based on a central atrium. The shops are articulated around the atrium. The main entrance is grand and welcoming with a three storey height. The office is sealed off on the topmost from sound and other disturbances. The escalator stops on the food court so that people do not go to the office floor. The lifts are tucked behind the atrium so people using the office floors do not have to go through the shopping

Office

S h o p p i n g Complex Chennai, India

floor plans

Office

S h o p p i n g Complex Chennai, India

Resort Design

Kerala, India

This design was part of my third year undergrad studio. The site is located in Kerala, a state located on the Malabar coast of South West India. The concept was based on the climatic conditions of the place. Kerala has a wet and maritime tropical climate influenced by the seasonal heavy rains of the southwest summer monsoon and north east winter monsoon, so the whole design is based on sloped roofs and locally available materials

Section showing Tapered Structure

Front Elevation

Cottages

Interior villa

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Use of sloped roofs and local materials to bring out the culture and tradition of Kerala.

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a r t & architecture

Architecture is art. To be an architect, it is important to draw. Today’s architecture world is so wound up with computer softwares, that they forget what it is to experience a design through drawing. Sketching is my inspiration, a start to every design. Every scribble or splash of paint brings out a new inspiration. Some of the mediums that I am comfortable with is water colors. It gives me a sense of freedom to design. Architecture is all about experience and drawing helps me have a hands on experience, it gives me a sense of emotion

Medium: Charcoal

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University of Washington Seattle

Downtown Detroit