Architectural Portfolio 2024- Selected Works

prathibha prakash

p rathib ha.rp rak ash@g mail.com | p p rak a1 9 @asu.ed u

AR C H IT E CT UR AL POR T FOLIO | Se le cte d works 20 24

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Aug In my architectural practice, I am deeply inspired by the principles of biomimicry, worldbuilding, environmental stewardship, and cultural integration. My designs strive to replicate the efficiency found in nature, envision sustainable environments, and respect diverse cultural stories. My goal is to create communities that exist in harmony with their environment, promoting resilience, inclusivity, and timeless beauty for generations to come.

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PRATHIBHA PRAKASH Phone: (480) 919 3725 LinkedIn: Prathibha Prakash Behance: Prathibha Prakash Email: prathibha.rprakash@gmail.com | ppraka19@asu.edu

ED U CAT I O N ‘22- May ‘24 3. 50 c gpa

‘ 16- May ’21 9.48 c gpa

M a s te r of Arc h it e c t ure

Arizona State University, AZ, USA

B a c h e l or of Arc h it e c t ure

PES University, Bangalore, India

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T h e E CCS Proje c t / Lea d A rchitectural Desig ner

Tempe, Arizona • Overseeing design elements like energy systems, thermal storage, and water purification.

Managing documentation, collaborating with engineers, and aligning with sustainability goals. Supporting code compliance and contributing to grant proposals.

‘23- May ‘24

A r i zon a S t at e U nive rsit y / Teaching Assistant

Arc 494 Revit; Arc 531 Advanced Architecture History; Dsc 394 Design Thinking+ Making • Worked closely with Professors Stephanie Surjan, Zoe Cope, and Angie Nguyen in an academic setting, facilitating student learning through assessment, office hours, and grading.

‘23- Aug ‘23

A r i zon a S t at e U nive rsit y / Graduate Research Aide

Music and Lighting Experiment • Collaborated with Prof. Dongwoo Jason Yeom on research focused on the interplay between indoor environments, human physiological responses, and productivity, contributing to data collection and experimental analysis.

‘21- July ‘22

O c h re Arc h it e c t s / J unio r Architect

Bangalore, India • Spearheaded the renovation and expansion of a 60x120 ft residence, from schematic design through to construction.

• Handled design development, detailed drawings, 3D visualization, and client coordination, ensuring project success and client satisfaction.

‘20- Dec ‘20

O c h re Arc h it e c t s / A rc hit ectural Intern

Bangalore, India • Contribted to the architecture and interior design for a clubhouse within an apartment complex, encompassing design development, working drawings, and construction details.

• Led presentations, facilitated client meetings, and conducted site visits, ensuring seamless project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.

Fall ‘22/ Spring ‘23

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Arizona State University, AZ, USA

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RODEN C R AT ER VI S I TOR CENTER 2023

NEW V I S TA C OMMU N A L ROOT S ACA DEMY 2023

BR A NDI NG A ND I N TER I OR DES I GN 2019

TREE OF HO U SES 2024

FILM FO R COLLECT I O N O F M EMOR Y 2022

I N DI AN INS TI TUTE O F T E CH N OLOGY, G OA 2021

MR . R OY’ S RE S I DE N C E 2021

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Looking towards the Crater

RODEN CRATER VISITOR CENTER Academic Project- Fall 2023 Coconino County, Arizona Course: Architectural Studio III Instructor: Carlos Murietta

The Roden Crater visitor center is a project that revolves around Roden Crater by James Turrel- an immersive artwork created within a volcanic cinder.

This project focuses on the history and culture of the region of the native tribes that surrounds the site.

The zoning is inspired by the history of the region being a cultural crossroads of immense importance.

The programming and form is developed using the functionalities that the tribes (Anasazi and Sinagua) were known for.

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There is a ton of history about the Little Colorado River basin and its significance to the native Americans. From hundreds of years, this particular valley is known to have been the origin point of all the stories that have been told across generations.

The basin also has a lot of native herbs growing.

Combining these ideas in the form which is intersecting, combining linear and curvilinear geometry, with the programs and the nature attached to the history of the place.

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22. Elevator lobby 23. Museum 24. Museum office 25. Archive 26. Video alcove 27. Storage 28. Bedding storage 29. Lodging lobby/ entertainment 30. Office waiting 31. Office 32. Meeting room 33. Lodging rooms 34. Restrooms

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A cultural crossroads of immense importance to both Hopi and Navajo, the confluence of Little Colorado River and Colorado River in the heart of the Grand Canyon is one of the most revered places of which the elders speak- A homeland where myths and legends were born.

This visitor center is a collection of those legends in one building, for people of all ages to reconnect with the roots of this region. It is a bridge between past stories and future innovation attached to this context- a bridge between Anasazi sky-watchers and Roden Crater, between traditionally utilized plants of the past and AERA’s teaching herbarium.

Traversing towards and through the visitor center is an experience that is a mix of having a stroll at the LCR basin valley and through the ancient dwellings of Sinagua and Anasazi, connected visually to the crater from all spaces.

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View towards the Flat Irons

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NEW VISTA COMMUNAL ROOTS ACADEMY Academic Project- Spring 2023 Boulder, Colorado Course: Architectural Studio II Instructor: Phil Horton Team: Jackson H Flagal

We have the beautiful Rockies mountain range including the Flat Iron 2.4 mi to the west, in front of the ranges sits a residential neighborhood whose student population feeds into the school. On the other side of the campus exists the CU Boulder with the Faculty of Education right at the edge.

An added challenge for this site was the presence of an existing school with an existing curriculum. In this design we chose to highlight that curriculum as it is unique and allows the students to engage with the community in all directions.

Outdoor spaces for learning

Increased Biochar New event Structural bike parking concrete auditorium walls from (high walls old facility demand)

Panoramic view of mountains

Pathway to residential

Communal health clinic

New maker and art spaces

Student support Enriched learning Communal engagement Collaboration Contribute to Library urban forest open to (city initiative) community

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DLT Communal Pathway to mullions and kitchen CU Boulder framing area

Pathway to CU Boulder

Pathway to residential community

Upon close inspection of the existing building by BVSD, they published that the existing building was inadequate, and they found that it was not feasible to not only suit the needs of the students, but also the school and its unique curriculum. This meant that the building needed to be replaced. One of the major drives of the project was the City of Boulder Urban Forest Strategic Plan. Through research, it was found that this is one of the ways we can sustain the communal engagement and keep the existing program and curriculum centered around community going forward with the building’s relation to the landscape and natural context.

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View from Y Cinema

FILM FOR COLLECTION OF MEMORY Academic Project- Fall 2022 || Adaptive reuse Phoenix, Arizona Course: Architectural Studio I Instructor: Luis Cruz Martinez Team: Mohammed Bokubar, Ayushi Gandhi

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Parti Diagram The focus of this project is on amputectural intervention and introduction of prosthetic devices for the existing office building- the Phoenix Financial Center- giving it a second life of transforming into Phoenix Cinema Center using bioclimatic and sustainable approach.

Shading/ Green/ Interaction device detail The emphasis lies on axial planning incorporating an ecological element that is well suited to Arizona’s climate. That is the use of a bioswale. What makes it relevant to Arizona is that it behaves/ adapts its form based on the climatic conditions.

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small cinema 1 east plAaza cooling skate park tower point cinema/ outdoor experimental y cinema theatre/ plaza merch store scaffold art canvas

restaurant

playground tower reception

large cinema level 1

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Water axis and Linear Additions

Small, Medium and Large cinemas

By creating an axial promenade timeline and breaking it with different pockets of spaces with these points, lines and masses- different points of interests are made. The goal is “breaking the frame” visually and the components alike, ultimately breaking the conventional frame of cinema viewing.

Landscaping

Social Interaction Zones

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concrete skeleton

L A RG E C I N E M A shading structure concrete structure

outdoor screen scaffolding art canvas/ structure

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spacframe structure

EX P ERI M E N TA L C I N E M A Apart from the traditional cinema viewing experiences designed, there are 4 Experimental cinemas- the X cinema, Y cinema, Z cinema and Point cinema.

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three sided screen platform for seating

ramps translucent film on conveyor belt machine room for conveyor belt film storage

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digital screen structural concrete wall

bridge/ circulation platforms

Z Cinema

Point cinema

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Masterplan of the academic block

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, GOA Thesis Project 2021 || Reclamation of Local Ecosystem Goa, India Architectural Thesis 2021 Course: Architectural Design Project

At present, there is a proposal to establish the campus of IIT Goa at a 240 acre revenue land owned by the government.

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guleli village abandoned quarries

steep slopes and water corridor pathways

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interval zones adjacent to the corridor and slopes

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To plan an institute of such scale, it is essential to recognize the reason for local resistance and understanding where the Goan sentiment towards nature and history lies. By providing measures to restore balance of the local ecology and paying homage to their traditions, impetus is given to the local population to support the development.

The macro planning is centered around the revival of the local ecosystem. Water corridor pathways are created by the means of swales, and the main central axis passes through the interaction zones between the abandoned quarries. This way, measures to increase water in the catchment area as well as reclamation of the abandoned quarries are addressed since the main buildings are directed towards them.

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BRANDING AND INTERIOR DESIGN Academic Project- 2019 Bangalore, India Academic Project 2019 Course: Interior Design

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The project explores how two functions of ‘work’ and ‘eat’ can be incorporated to create a brand and how that influences the interior design of the given space. For this purpose, a brand named ‘Harbor’, has been created which is a collaborative co-working space for artists during daytime, which transforms into a live performance pub by the night.

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The logo resembles a boat that is floating on water, with its reflection depicting the dual nature of the brand. The two elements together also resembles a spinning top, which conveys the dynamic transitions possible through the elements that make up the design.

DAY TO N I G H T TRA N S IT I O N Table in normal position

Table as a dining table • •

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Lacquered glass panels to be used as serving sliders Extension pull-out is still in normal position

Table as a workstation • •

Lacquered glass panels to be used as desk partitions Extension pull-out is still in extended position

DAY The dual function of space requires zoning and furniture placement that serves both purposes for hassle-free transition from day to night. The transition is then made possible with the use of multiple sliding doors and custom furniture design.

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Looking towards the greenhouse

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TREE OF HOUSES Academic Project- Spring 2024 Phoenix, Arizona Course: Architectural Studio IV Instructor: James Wesala, Caroline Lobo

The project aims to establish a healthcare center tailored specifically to address the diverse health challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness. This initiative acknowledges the complexities involved in managing health issues while simultaneously navigating the process of securing housing within the community.

Occupational therapists play a crucial role in this endeavor, offering invaluable insights and perspectives to address both healthcare and housing concerns.

By leveraging their expertise, occupational therapists contribute a unique understanding of how health conditions and social factors intersect with individuals abilities to engage in tasks independently or with community support.

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Through a strength-based approach and an occupational lens, these therapists facilitate opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness to access essential healthcare

services and address their housing needs.

The underlying concept of this initiative is to guide individuals experiencing homelessness through a journey from homelessness to housing stability.

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partnering offices boutique grocery store + cafe restaurant and dining

occupational therapists

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housing + sustenance

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Recognizing Patterns

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Learning through Spatial Relationships

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Lower level Pedestrian entrance towards the center

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Active cooling/ passive heating greywater irrigated greenhouse systems are proposed for this project.

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Drawing inspiration from the analogy of puzzle pieces coming together to form a coherent picture, this project recognizes the significance of each individual component in the larger process of integration into the community. Ultimately, the goal is to support individuals in seamlessly integrating themselves into their communities.

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Site construction images

MR. ROY’S RESIDENCE Professional Work- 2021 || Ochre Architects Bangalore, India Professional Work- 2021- 2022 Site: 160’ x 80’

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home theatre

Massing and resultant view from west (extension) end

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The existing building, under renovation

Conceptualizing the levels of the extenstion in relation to the existing building This project consists of renovation of a residence along with an extension in the adjacent plot. The old house, completed in 2006 by the same firm. The extension sees the continuation of the curvilnear structural expressionism in a more exaggerated form. The curves intersect one another to create multiple spaces such as the gym, home theatre and swimming pool at different levels.

My role as a junior architect was to visualize the designs that were discussed to produce views and plans for client meetings, and also to provide detailed drawings for execution and coordination on site . I worked on designs of the swimming pool, kitchen and bedrooms.

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Water body detail

S W I MMI N G P O O L The living room opens out to the dining room, which in turn a opens out to the pool and outdoor landscape. This unobstructed view and access that the living area on the southern end of the building has with the pool on the northern end gives the house an indooroutdoor relation.

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