Rahul Satheesh| under graduate portfolio | 2023

RAHUL SATHEESH

RAHUL SATHEESH

Architecture Student

Asian School Of Architecture

And Design Innovation

Contact Rahulsatheesh@Gmail.com

7025527480

Kuthiravelil House ,Peroor Road

Ettumanoor ,Kottayam

ACHIEVEMENTS

Won Excellence In Architectural Design

4th Semester And 6th Semester

And Worked In Ajith Associates

Coordinated College Events

Decade - Series Of Workshops At Institution

Creatus-Workshops For Up-And-Coming Students

Work Got Published In Book Redefining Vertical Spaces

Selected For Chintha Workshop At Young Architects Festival

TALKS

Benny Kuriakose

Ar.pratheek Sudhakaran

Ar. Tony Joseph

Ar.jaigopal Rao

Adoorv Gopalakrishnan

Ar. Sangeeth Sharma

Ar.palinda Kannagara

Ar.sanjay Puri

Ar .Bijoy Ramachandran

Ar Biju Kuriakose

Ar.vinu Daniel

Ar Madhav Raman

Ar Shimul Jaweri

Ar Peter Rich

INTRESETS

Designing

Acrylic Painting

Graphic Designing

Sketching

Model Making

Sculpture Making

Photography

Travel Sketching

Pottery

Writing Journal

Reading

Travelling

SOFTWARE

Autodesk Autocad

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Indesign

Lumion

Sketchup

Revit

REFFERENCES

Ar Pratheek Sudhakaran

Exec.director At Asian School Of Architecture And Design

Innovations

Contact: 7425988858

Ar.Rakesh Kakkoth

Principle Architect

Assistant Proffesor

Contact: 9497606116

“A building can only be understood by moving around and through it, and by experiencing the modulation, and feel the spaces one moves through - from outside into verandah, then rooms, passages, courtyards. Architecture cannot be totally explained but must be experienced.”

GEOFFREY BAWA

architects illustration

based on design philosophy

The graphical representations of famous and relevant designers in the domain of architectural field were illustrated on account to better understand their spatial strategies and use of materials. The illustrations also paved me to idealize their thought processes and design interventions through their famous and awe-striking buildings across the years. These graphical instancing also allowed me to bring about my own design philosophy which has been exemplified and implemented in the architectural works moving forward during my academic years.

Palinda Kannangara

Tropical Spaces

Laurie Baker

Marina Tabassum

Sou Fujimoto

B.V Doshi

A21 Studio

Shigeru Ban

Frank Lloyd Wright

living house residence Project

Tropical modern residence where the site context plays a major role in the design process.Dwelling is a place where human emotions are connnected.Landscape plays a major role in the design. Dialogue between nature and architecture is an important factor during process.Maximum usage of northern light.The design should be in such a way that it makes the family relationships stronger and deep rooted

concept

connecting senses

built and unbuilt area segregation

void connections are added to the block the residence acts as a bridge between indoor and exterior couertyard

cetral space connnects all other spaces and acts as unifying ele-

courtyard space as unifying element living zone as a transition space between two interor exterior space

The house with a tropical philosophy takes green space as the main core that surrounds the whole house.

predesign design development

The composition of the architectural program around the main patio gives this house freshness and transparency towards that garden, which integrates the exterior with the interior, creating a feeling of “always sharing with nature.”

site design evolution

In contrast to the surrounding urban area, the main aim was to incorprate nature as part of the house .Achieved this by injecting zen concept into the design .In an effort to create a balance between nature and urban landscape a natural barrier was offered as the solution.

SITE PLAN

The kitchen area and other functional spaces are located on the north side and go along the house, which is an advantage to traditional cooking space between two coutyards exterior and interior courtyard

Segregation of spaces

MASSING DIAGRAM SHOWING VARIOUS ZONES CREATED

connecting senses

vertical conncetions

connecting senses

Merging the indoor and outdoor space because of the emphasis on natural light and ventilation. This is in line with one of the principles of modern architecture, which encourages transparency and openness as a fundemental design feature .

concept

connecting senses

A strong emphasis on the natural environment is also demonstrated in the openness between the outdoor area and the indoor. The building mass is designed to enfold the swimming pool ,exposing the space to the swimming pool .The water body influences the micro-climate

AXONOMETRIC VIEW

Lalon -water acts an important element . Water plays an important role in the formation of human life. Water is clear, fluid, calm, and quiet.Scale and dailouge between nature and architect is depicted clearly

2 jatayupara experiencing nature

Jatayu Earth Center, also known as Jatayu Nature Park or Jatayu Rock, is a park and tourism centre at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district of Kerala. According to the epic, Ravana was attempting to abduct Sita to Lanka when Jatayu tried to rescue her. Jatayu fought valiantly with Ravana, but as Jatayu was very old Ravana soon defeated him, clipping his wings. The aim of this project was experiencing the nature through architecture , the travellers should experience the entire story of jatayu during the multisensorial experiencial walk. This is about architecture, not as a frozen expression in time, but as an evolving expression of life. A project with environmental considerations at heart and the stewardship of one of our depleting resources, the forest.

concept experience nature

The Ramayana verses were inscribed on the walls , which narrated the story of Jatayu to the travellors this. adventurous trail of 826 steps constructed using 60,000 stones while soaking in the greenness of the environment. Amphitheatre space creates a lively atmosphere we can experience a forest, architecture, and an environment which we have not experienced.

site planexperience nature

views experience nature

More than a simple walk in contact with the nature, this is an unique experience deeply characterized by a dramatic landscape and an infrastructure that interferes as little as possible with the landscape. Steps which matches the language of forest is provided along with sculptures which gives a narrative of the story of jatayu to the tourists

Amphi-theatre spaces acts as interactive spaces as well as lively atmosphere we can experience a forest, architecture, and an environment

Architecture of the Forest deals with the relationship between the spatial and formal structure of the forest and architectural space and form.

A Water source has been placed near the hanuman para which helps the travellors to quench the thirst during the journey

3 chintha

Centre for Curated Memories

The site is situated along Calicut Beach Road and measures roughly 1.5 acres. It houses an existing abandoned and dilapidated building.Municipal Office Building) of the colonial era dated roughly from 1860’s. The Department of Tourism has proposed a Centre for Curated Memories at this site, with a vision to celebrate Calicut’s rich culture and history. The workshop encourages each Ateliers to reinterpret the program and offer design approaches that offer a critique to the city’s tangible heritage. The workshop was mentored by Ar.Bijoy Ramachandran, Ar.Biju Kuriakose, Ar.Palinda Kannangara and Ar.Shimul Javeri Kadri.

masterplan

site context

design process stages

CONNECTING THE TWO REGIONS OF THE CONTEXT THROUGH AN EXPERIENTIAL ARCHITURAL ELEMENTS

THE ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES OF THE EXISTING OLD BUILDING IS STUDIED AND THE CHANGES AND NEED OF THE CONTEXT IS STUDIED

NEED OF A N ART MUSEUM WHICH NARRATES THE STORY OF THE CONTEXT

of design development STREET SECTION

THE PATH TO THE OLD BUILDING IS STUDIED, THE INTERVENTIONS FURTHER MADE ARE IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT RESPECTS THE SURROUNDING CONTEXT AND CULTURAL IDENTITY

CONNECTING THE TWO REGIONS OF THE CONTEXT THROUGH AN EXPERIENTIAL ARCHITURAL ELEMENTS

CONNECTING BOTH SITES THROUGH AN UNDERGROUND WALKWAY ,GIVING THE PUBLIC AN EXPERIENTIAL WALK THEREBY UNFOLDING VARIOUS LAYERS OF ART,ARCHITECTURE,CULTURE etc

ground floor plan

Centre for Curated Memories

AXONOMETRIC VIEW

first floor plan

Centre for Curated Memories

AXO OF JEWEL

re-defining spaces

stages of design development

SPILL OUT SPACES

The spaces created respects the site context . Various spill out spaces were provided .The main aim was to bring out solution for an issue faced by the context

THE GALLERY

4 ccc conventional center for creativity

Here people experiences nature,art,celebrations etc.The art gallery is an example of experiencial architecture where the corridors are surrounded by installations and art exhibits .Scale plays an important role in design .The facade is an important factor that attratcts the crowd , the scale and form of the building creates a curiosity in the people.

masterplan

creating spaces with identity

identifying areas of people movement creating horizontal and vertical connections art galllery where the corridoor is surrounded by exhibits

amphitheatre which changes according to climate form development

interior lanscaped atrium acts as solid void connnection voids are incorprated between the central space auditorium and accomodation blocks are added

ground floor

conventional center for creativity

defining entry and basic zoning

built space acts as a bridge between tangiable and intangiable spaces

creating circulation pathway

first floor

conventional center for creativity

creating circulation pathway

segregation of spaces based on privacy , views, circulation etc

drop off points and exit points are defined

layout plan

conventional center for creativity

form

conventional center for creativity

Skylight and high glazing ratio bring plentiful natural light into the building throughout the day, creating a transparent space that is visually connected to the natural setting while reducing operation energy consumption. The well-lit pre-function zone serves as a pleasant relief for visitors between different sessions of events and forum

The facade is an important factor that attratcts the crowd , the scale and form of the building creates a curiosity in the people.

The facade is the most important part which brings curiosity , the scale and quality of space makes it important

the organic shape gives an architectural identity to the building

5 live.work.play

mixed-use building

The main aim of the project was creating a commercial space which is active during day and night . Street vendors were active in the site context. Incorprating hawking spaces within the site. The design also caters to the need to create a hawking space that does not impinge on the pedestrian’s right to use the pavement

design process

building acts as a solution

form development

THE ALIGNMENT OF VARIOUS SPACES RESPECTING THE SITE GEOMETRY

DEFINING VARIOUS CIRCULATION PATHWAYS WITHIN BLOCKS

CENTRALISED ATRIUM SPACE WHICH CONNECTS PEOPLE TOGETHER

connecting culture

mixed-use building

street vendors are an important part of the context makes the surroundings active day and night

multiple access points

hawking spaces connects the pople together

The design also caters to the need to create a hawking space that does not impinge on the pedestrian’s right to use the pavement

mixed-use building

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

BASEMENT PARKING

6 workshops and events

Chintha workshop at young architects festival guided by Ar.Bijoy Ramachandran, Ar.Biju Kuriakose, Ar.Palinda Kannangara and Ar.Shimul Javeri Kadri.

Volunteer at Maatam fest held at Fort Kochi

Design presentation for kerala tourism to Hon Minister Veena George part of installation in vanitha veedu fest volunteer for IIA Cochin documentry before the shadows

Kochin Design Week 2020 and 2022 volunteer

Teracotta Pottery workshop at indian institute of designers Living Monsoon festival

8 photography

The article got published in IIA Cochin newsletter ten77 during December 2021. The topic was chrismas memories. “With this Newsletter series we hope to be a voice for our fraternity to discuss and deliberate various challenges in formulating collective solutions so as to stay relevant socially and make a difference.