ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

LAKSHMI PRIYAMVADA

What sets me apart is my unwavering reliability and dedication to my craft. I approach each endeavor with a steadfast commitment, leaving no stone unturned in my pursuit of perfection. Additionally, my emotional intelligence allows me to navigate the complexities of human interactions, fostering strong relationships built on trust and empathy. I possess an inherent curiosity, always driven to explore and unravel the mysteries of nature. This insatiable thirst for knowledge has sparked a profound interest within me, particularly in the realm of natural building techniques and materials.

CONTACT

Hyderabad, Telangana Phone +91 9912811002

vemuril.priyamvada.apd19@itbhu.ac.in

issuu.com/priyamvadavemuri

EDUCATION

BACHELORS IN ARCHITECTURE @ IIT (BHU) VARANASI

July 2019 - May 2024

TELANGANA STATE BOARD OF INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION @ NARAYANA JUNIOR COLLEGE

June 2017 - March 2019

TELANGANA STATE BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION @ NARAYANA HIGH SCHOOL

June 2016 - March 2017

SOFTWARE

DRAFTING

3D MODELING

RENDERING

GRAPHICS

VIDEO EDITING

PRESENTATION

ENERGY SIMULATION

CGPA- 8.75

MICROSOFT SUITE APPLE

CGPA- 9.51

CGPA- 9.70

AutoCAD

SketchUp -- Revit -- Rhino

V-ray -- Lumion -- Twinmotion

Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator

Premiere Pro -- iMovie

InDesign

Design Builder -- Climate Consultant -- DiaLUX Evo

Powerpoint - Word - Excel

Keynote -- Pages -- Numbers

Hand Drafting -- Model Making

WORK EXPRERIENCES ACHIEVEMENTS & CERTIFICATIONS

DESIGN SHALA 2023 @ LAURIE BAKER CENTRE, KERALA

The Seven-Day Workshop amalgamates hands-on practical engagements, lectures, presentations, field visits, and audio-visual sessions. Its curriculum imparts knowledge on alternatives in architecture that are cost-effective, affordable, environment friendly and appealing construction techniques

FREELANCING @ SRI CS INFRA DEVELOPERS, HYDERABAD

FACADE DESIGN of Club Tierra

RESEARCH INTERN @ INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS (IKS)

Research work includes a review of the existing literature on urban planning and heritage elements of Viraja, a prime Kalinga temple site in an ongoing research project “Traditional Principles of Settlement Planning in Heritage Temple Sites of Odisha” under the guidance of Dr. Rabi Narayan Mohanty

May 2023

FACADE REDESIGN OF GUNASHEELA SURGICAL AND MATERNITY

HOSPITAL BANGALORE @ BMS COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

National Level FOURTH Place | 2022

IITB-AICTE MAPATHON @ IIT BOMBAY

CHAMPION National Level TOP TEN Place | 2022

March 2023

May 2022

- July 2022

ZOOTOPIA @ ATAL INNOVATION MISSION

National Level SIXTH Place | 2021

SOLAR DECATHLON INDIA

National Level | Qualifying 3RD LEVEL | 2021-22

INTER IIT CULT MEET 5.0 (FASHION SHOW) @ IIT CHENNAI

KUTCH VERNACULARISM DOCUMENTATION @ INDI ARCHITECTURE

Practiced hands-on: Lippan kaam, wooden handcarving, Kutch embroidary, leather artworks, Ajrakh hand blockprinting under Bharmabehn and Nilesh bhai; by Kimberley Moyle (Indi Architecture) in Ludiya and Gandhi-nu-Gam Villages Study & Photographic documentation of Bhunga, LLDC (The Living and Learning Design Centre), Bhuj and Shaam-e-sarhad Resort, Ludiya Village

PERSONAL SKILLS

HARDWORKING - EXPLORATIVE - FOCUS - TEAM WORK - HELPFUL

- PERSISTANT - COMMUNICATIVE - RESPONSIBLE - COLLABORATIVE -

ADAPTIVE - INTUITIVE

December 2021

Contributing to TOP 5 among all IITs | 2021-22

LANGUAGE

HOBBIES

READING

TRAVELING

FASHION

STYLING

ADVENTURE SPORTS

.01

.02

A whimsically designed cafeteria for architecture students and faculty at IIT BHU

A 100-bedded medical facility catering to the Indian Institute of Technology (B.H.U) Varanasi

.03

INTERIOR DESIGNBEDROOM

Tailoring the bedroom to the occupant’s preferences, to create a bespoke sanctuary

.04

AYANA

A net-zero energy residential building for a single family using both passive & active strategies

CONTENTS

MALVIYA HOSPITAL

THE JUXTAPOSE CAFETERIA

.05 .06 .08

THE ART OF GENESIS

Redesigning the existing facade of the Gunasheela surgical and maternity hospital

.07

CLUB TIERRA AAKRITI CLUBHOUSE WORKSHOPS & OTHER WORKS

Club Tierra’s façade aims to capture panoramic views and a captivating, bold aesthetic

A clubhouse within the premises of Aakriti senior housing, designed to the distinct needs of elderly

- Natural Building Strategies Workshop by LBC & 361 BIT

- Kutch Documentation

-Deployable structures workshop

THE JUXTAPOSE CAFETERIA

Varanasi

IIT (BHU) City of Light

Revive Your Inner Child: A Playful Oasis of Serenity and Joy, Designed to Inspire and Adapt

The central ethos behind this design is imbued with playfulness. It manifests through various aspects, such as the incorporation of organic green pathways and a departure from the monotonous chair position, providing diverse seating options. Additionally, it features both game spaces and serene areas, invoking emotions of pure joy and the unadulterated innocence reminiscent of childhood.

The design transcends conventional boundaries, as each space effortlessly adapts to cater to the ever-changing needs of its users. Furthermore, a deliberate integration of diverse textures not only invigorates individuals after a tiring class but also rekindles their spirits, infusing them with renewed vitality. This holistic approach embodies the true essence of playfulness, offering a captivating and rejuvenating environment.

MALVIYA HOSPITAL

Nurturing Health through Sustainable Design

Malviya Hospital serves as the infirmary for IIT (BHU) Varanasi, providing healthcare services to the university’s students and faculty. With a capacity of 100 beds, it also includes an emergency ward accessible to external individuals.

The architectural design adheres to contemporary vernacular principles, utilizing compressed earth blocks for construction. This choice ensures natural temperature regulation, keeping the interior cooler in summer and warmer in winter. The incorporation of features such as verandas, green roofs, and courtyards fosters a healthy micro-environment. The primary objective of the design is to establish a connection between patients and the surrounding outdoor environment, prioritizing their mental and physical well-being.

DESIGN STRATEGIES IMPLEMENTATED

Service Corridor

Courtyard acts as a natural ventilation system as well as connection between indoor and outdoor

Verandah on southern side act as a buffer for heat transmittance in summer but allow winter sun

Jali wall for ventilation and natural lighting

Healing Garden to improve physical & mental health

Terrace Garden as a passive cooling strategy

Curved walls in OT for better sanitation

Dirty Corridor

Terrace Garden as a passive cooling strategy

All wards are connected to open

Solar Panels to generate power

Green Roof

INTERIOR DESIGNBEDROOM

| Gurgaon |

Sector 54

Millennium city of India

Contemporary Elegance, Spacious Serenity

The client expressed a desire for a contemporary-style bedroom featuring a neutral color palette. The design of the bedroom incorporates a fusion of Wabi Sabi and Japandi concepts, blending their unique characteristics harmoniously. By employing light colors and incorporating natural material textures, the room creates an illusion of spaciousness beyond its actual dimensions. The furniture arrangement takes into account the requirements of student life. Embracing a minimalist concept ensures a clutter-free environment and allows for ample breathing space within the room.

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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

Bathroom

Bedroom

AYANA

|

Hyderabad |

Pulimamidi City of Pearls

Inspiring Sustainable Living | Rooted in Simplicity | Grounded in Nature

Ayana, a net-zero energy residential building, seamlessly integrates aesthetics with cutting-edge technology to achieve sustainable design.

The meticulously crafted spaces are designed to meet the minimum requirements of a viable house, featuring a charming courtyard in the manduva logili style. Vernacular cooling techniques and passive ventilation methods are employed for efficient temperature control, while local materials and cseb construction contribute to the eco-conscious construction practices.

The project prioritizes solid waste management and water recycling from the outset, employing innovative techniques. Planning includes the use of carbon-negative blocks and the incorporation of northern skylights. Emphasizing sustainability, the design embraces material reuse, simplicity through fewer floors and efficient floor plans, and a refusal of basement construction. Passive design approaches are employed to optimize power conservation. Ayana epitomizes sustainable living, where aesthetics, technology, and environmental consciousness converge

SOLAR POWER GENERATION

Total power consumption through lighting and appliances:- 117.53 + 4,625.225 = 4742.755

Total

Excess

WATER USAGE VS GENERATION

Total consumption (domestic + irrigation) = 183 kL

Total usable water generation = 66 (treated water) + 132 (Fresh water) = 198 kL

Storage = 15 kL

The proposal is to use Solar panels which will be placed on the roof level terrace facing towards the south with a tilt angle of 20 degrees. 13 panels will be installed in a row.

generation through solar PV= 6840 KWh

energy generated = 1097.245 KWh

The proposal is to collect fresh water through rainwater harvesting, use grey water treatment system (Living Machine) and efficient plumbing fixtures to achieve net-zero status.

Passive Building Techniques

THE ART OF GENESIS

| Bangalore |

Basavanagudi

Garden City of India

Nurturing Life’s Genesis: Embracing the Beauty of Birth and Motherhood through Sustainable Design

To embrace the womb of genesis, the design aims to reinterpret birth, care and growth of the new born and the godly mother.

The gentle grace of the maternal form is celebrated through the use of sustainable ecological materials.

At dawn, the façade undergoes a captivating transformation, illuminated by strategically placed lighting fixtures on horizontal steel sections. This not only redefines its social purpose as a platform for awareness but also serves as an integrated urban design element, captivating the eye.

To honor our commitment to environmental sensitivity, bamboo is elegantly utilized as the primary natural green material for the façade. It reimagines the concept of care as warmth, embodied by the material and textural palette of bamboo and terracotta clay blocks. The skin-like texture and color scheme embrace earthy tones, employing a sustainable green and brown palette.

The façade breathes life as planters evolve from saplings to vibrant blooms, mirroring the growth journey from embryo to infant.

Tadelakt plaster, a water-resistant lime plastering technique from Morocco, is employed for its natural qualities.

CLUB TIERRA

AAKRITI CLUBHOUSE |

Himachal Pradesh |

Nangal Land of Mountains

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

PRODUCED

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION PRODUCED BY AN

DRAWING FOR APPROVAL TRUSS DETAILS:

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NOTE: ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MM

SHORTEST SPAN TRUSS (14 M)

LONGEST SPAN TRUSS (22.23 M)

11.

AREA STATEMENT TOTAL PLOT AREA PLOT AREA FOR CONSTRUCTION PERMISSIBLE F.A.R. PERMISSIBLE GROUND COVERAGE (30%) ACHIEVED GROUND COVERAGE (18%) PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR TOTAL HEIGHT OF THE BUILDING NO. OF TREES

ACHIEVED F.A.R. MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF THE BUILDING

PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR 3091 TOTAL AREA 4994

57,532 4994 1.75 0.05 17,259.6 3150 1903 10 M 5 M, 3.2 M 27 NO.

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

MISCELLANEOUS WORKS

Minimalist Poster

Timeline: History Ziggurat of Ur Poster House

DiaLUX: Office Design

During the workshop, I had the privilege of immersing myself in the teachings of the legendary Sir Laurie Baker, a pioneer in cost-effective, environmentally-friendly, and locally-sourced building construction in India. His vision became the guiding light for our journey towards exploring alternative construction techniques that were both sustainable and resource-efficient. With a focus on local resources and sustainable practices, we explored the versatility of mud, the resilience of bamboo, the efficiency of filler slabs, and the timeless elegance of stone masonry.

The enriching experience extended beyond practical engagements, as renowned experts from COSTFORD, including P. B. Sajan, R. D. Padmakumar, and Prof. Shailaja Nair, delivered enlightening lectures on cost-effective construction technologies and climate-responsive architecture. Their profound insights and expertise expanded our knowledge and inspired us to push the boundaries of sustainable design.

DESIGN SHALA 2023

Vilappilsala | Trivandrum |

Exemplifying masterful craftsmanship, a range of traditional art forms were skillfully honed through hands-on practice. Lippan kaam, an intricate mud relief artwork, intricate wooden handcarving, Kutch embroidery, leather artworks, and the timeless Ajrakh hand block printing techniques were meticulously explored under the guidance of esteemed artisans Bharmabehn and Nilesh bhai. This creative journey was spearheaded by Kimberley Moyle of Indi Architecture, who oversaw the transformative process in the picturesque villages of Ludiya and Gandhi-nu-Gam.

In addition to the immersive artistic endeavors, a comprehensive study and photographic documentation were undertaken to capture the essence of architectural marvels. The Bhunga, a unique circular mud and thatch dwelling, nestled in the heart of Bhuj, served as an inspiring subject for exploration. The Living and Learning Design Centre (LLDC) in Bhuj, an architectural gem dedicated to promoting indigenous crafts and sustainable design, was meticulously documented to preserve its rich cultural heritage. Furthermore, the serene Shaam-e-sarhad Resort in Ludiya Village became a captivating focal point, its architectural features and ambience gracefully captured through captivating imagery.

| Kutch

Crafting Heritage: An Artistic Odyssey through Time and Place

Hodka | Gandhi nu Gam

White Rann of Kachchh