Design Ideology

I believe architecture and urban design has deep impact on human life. A design dictates how we feel in a space when we enter into one. Architecture is also a way to express community’s identity.

Design Ideology

A good design can have positive contribution towards local culture, natural environment and our way of living. Throughout my study, I have attempted to justify my design projects based on these values. I have always focused on coming up with a design outcomes that are more realistic and efficient.

One of the things I enjoy about built environment is that it operates on different scales. You can design one space as well as work on a bigger scale where you can apply your design skills to create harmonious relationship between variety of spaces.

Architecture Projects

-Library- An alternative path.

- Sanctuary above water.

- Te Papa Tongarewa.

Urban Design Projects

- Masterplan - Randwick road site.

- Masterplan - Matiu/Somes Island.

Architecture Projects

This section compiles the three architecture projects I designed during my Bachelor of architecture studies.

These selected projects highlight the range of design topics I worked on. It also shows the diverse skill-set I applied to resolve design challenges.

To achieve these results, I used hand drawings, physical models as well as variety of computer software.

Library- An alternative Path

Environment- Light - Materiality

VUW - Bachelor of Architecture studies - 2nd Year - Trimester 2 Project - 2021

Software used - Rhino - Sketchup - Photoshop -

This project explores the design of a library located at Shelly bay, Wellington. This design takes inspiration from the environment and fits seamlessly in its surrounding. Shelly bay has a curved walkway way by the ocean. It is expressed in the curved shape of the library. It was a response to the empty pavement and attempt to create a peaceful place for the people walking.

This design was further explored based on the daylight. Form of the building was developed to create unique light experiences for people walking through the path. Building is divided into three interior spaces each one with a different light exposure [bright, defused and dark] serving a different purpose.

This project explores the combination of two building materials; Timber and Concrete. Contrast of these two materials is explored in the design while looking at ways to create a warm space. Exposed engineered timber beams are used for structural walls as well as for aesthetic purpose. Concrete material is used for the floors as well as for walls in one direction of the building. Precedent study was done to look at how these two materials might work together. Precedent study also supported an effective integration of these materials for thermal comfort.

Above - Process work using the technique of drawing over physical model’s photographs.

Below - Perspective section drawing