Pawarapa Osathanugrah Portfolio by Pawa Osathanugrah

Pawarapa Osathanugrah

About

I am currently a first year Master of Architecture student at Columbia University. My passion for design lies at the intersection of set design and activism, art and space, and the fusion of collage and volume.

retail community

retreat community hospitality

Oyster Oasis 30

Bernadette 38

Shit Happens :(

Academic Course: Spring Design Studio, 2023 Instructor: Isaac Tejeira

Shit Happens, a streetwear brand prides itself in its mission of spreading positivity during challenging times. The brand serves as a reminder for people to make the best of every situation. The outdoor sculptural pop-up shop is to be situated near East River Park in New York. The project is a flexible space for the clothing brand, concurrently serving as a platform for emerging visual and performing artists and designers to showcase their work. This newly constituted platform aims to become a community hub for like-minded individuals.

The design aims to enhance the human experience of what it means to be in a ‘Shit Happens’ pop shop. Inspired by street fashion and hip-hop culture, the design integrates seamless moments of creativity, blurring the lines between the outdoor environment and an enclosed space. The shop seeks to cultivate supportive and inspiring moments for consumers, offering experiences that exhilarate and uniquely touch each individual.

Abstraction and formalization of paintings produced elements that I could extract. These extractions are then reassembled and reconstituted into floor plans.

This is my favorite Pop-Up Shop!

This brand is everything!

We started this brand to remind people to stay positive when life gets hard!

What a creative genius!

Shit Happens at The Pop up Shop

Shit Happens at The Pop-Up Shop

Shit Happens at The Gallery

When’s the next collection? Sometimes you gotta stop stressin and make shit happen! This kid made shit happen! In my next MV, I’m gonna to be dripping in

Shit Happens at The Club

Let’s dance!

Pop up shop during the day... night club in the evening!

Embrace imperfections and unfortunate circumstances

Give yourself a break and let’s dance!

Shit happens to all of us! Be proud of yourself for not giving up!

Gotta appreciate what’s in front!

NSLC

Academic

Course: Community Project Studio, Fall 2022 Instructor: Seyeon Lee

Research Collaborators: Rocio Carrero, Sophia Scandura, Irene Nam

This project is dedicated to shaping inclusive and uplifting learning environments. Our team worked together on the research analysis of the site and I immersed myself in crafting my individual project from the analysis. The North Side Learning Center (NSLC), situated in Syracuse, NY, functions as a dynamic learning hub and event space catering to refugees, immigrants, minorities, and low-income individuals in the community. Drawing inspiration from different cultural influences, the design aims to address the varied needs and goals of vulnerable users, fostering an efficient and enjoyable learning community.

Informed by intensive research of the community’s diverse cultures, traditions, and backgrounds, we developed architecture to create a welcoming, flexible, and secure space.

NSLC

Jasper Street

S. Alvord Street

: Project building

: Immigrant owned establishments

Schiller Park

Beecher Street

Basement Floor Plan

The basement still holds dually functioning spaces as a cafeteria and an event space for the community. The open floor plan enhances the multi-use and flexible nature of the space, promoting pollination between different activities and fostering an environment that adapts to various community needs.

NSLC Common Space

NSLC Playroom

Longitudinal Section

The center of the building is hollowed out with intersecting rectilinear voids, creating an open and dynamic space where user’s can see the building’s activities throughout. A net is suspended across these voids, forming a playground for children. Throughout the building areas are dedicated to study spaces, fostering an environment that promotes education.

Whispers of Spring

Academic

Course: Fall Design Studio, 2023

Instructor: Isaac Tejeira

As an inquiry into nature’s springs in the northern mountainous regions of Thailand, this project entailed the use of East Asian temple ruins features to become forms of bathhouses. In Whispers of Spring, the design draws inspiration from the intricate temple ruins of Wat Arun and Kailasa Temple. Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn, is renowned for its stunning riverside location in Bangkok and its intricate spires adorned with porcelain fragments. Kailasa Temple, on the other hand, is a monolithic rock-cut temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Ellora, India. The rich history of each temple served as a foundation for the project’s concept. The design process involved an examination of the temples’ spatial and tectonic characteristics. Magnified observations on the ruins plans shaped the form of the bathhouse. The abstraction that results the essence of the temples’ historical significance while ommiting replication of any intricate details. This infuses the bathhouse with a sense of cultural heritage and timeless elegance.

Models informed by the nine extracted fragments.

Rhythm

Lateral

Scatter

Niche Tower Staggered

Courtyard

Colonade Perpendicular

Repetitive

Isolation

Parcels

Picked from the nine fragments, Rhythm, was the most intriguing. The programmatic focus on functionality unfolds as the interior is divided into two sectors, comprising women’s changing rooms and men’s changing rooms. The changing rooms lead to the springs, where the water meets the columns. Each column has distinct temperature zones, housing various sauna and cold plunge rooms for respite and recovery.

Oyster Oasis

Academic Course: Studio Core I, Fall 2024 Instructor: Amina Blacksher

Pier 76 will be transformed into an educational and exhibit center dedicated to reducing pollution in the Hudson River through the natural filtration capabilities of oysters. The project will focus on treating 330 million gallons of water with 7 million oysters to improve the water quality and support a healthy, sustainable ecosystem. The design provides an environment for oysters to reproduce naturally while promoting community engagement and education.

The vision for Pier 76 re imagines the iconic waterfront space as a thriving oyster farm, educational hub, and exhibit center that celebrates the vital connection between New York City’s ecology, history, and future sustainability. Through interactive exhibits, hands-on workshops, and immersive farm tours, visitors will learn about the oyster’s role in filtering water, supporting marine ecosystems, and protecting against coastal erosion.

Oysters naturally filter water, trapping pollutants and supporting marine ecosystems. As they feed, they clarify their surroundings, creating healthier habitats. Triggered by temperature shifts, spawning releases eggs and sperm into the water, reinforcing a continuous cycle of filtration and renewal.

Pier 76 Site Map Showing Pollutants in the Hudson River

Typologies of Growing Climates for Oysters

Suspended Net Culture

Culture

Rack and Bag Culture

Floating Culture

Long-line

Bottom Culture

Stake Culture

Bernadette

Professional Work

Company: RODE Architects

Team Members: Davis Turner, Kelsey Karns

Bernadette, a French restaurant in Salem, MA, brings a refined yet inviting dining experience to the heart of the city. Rooted in classic European charm with a contemporary edge, the space balances warmth and sophistication. Arched niches frame the bar, drawing attention to a rich material palette of textured walls, warm woods, and brass accents. Thoughtfully curated artwork and soft, ambient lighting add layers of intimacy, creating a space that feels both timeless and fresh.

The design embraces the essence of French hospitality—elegant, effortless, and welcoming. Every detail, from the furnishings to the finishes, was carefully selected to enhance the guest experience. As part of the design team at RODE Architects, I contributed to material and furniture selection, developed detailed Photoshop elevations, and assisted with shop drawings, ensuring that Bernadette’s vision came to life with authenticity and craft.