Rahul Vivekananthan Architectural Portfolio 2023

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TABLE OF CONTENT

ENVIROMENTAL LEARNING CENTRE

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CONDO / ART STUDIO

CHILD CARE CENTRE

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YOUNG CHILDREN PLAY STRUCTURE

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COMMUNITY CIVIC CENTRE

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ABOUT ME

DESCRIPTION ABOUT ME

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

My name is Rahul Vivekananthan and I am a forth year architectural student attending Laurentian University at the McEwen School of Architecture. Throughout my journey at McEwen, I have been able to expand my knowledge on the significance of architecture and the conceptual depth that architects pose through their expression of art. I have gained a strong interest in designing using sustainable and affordable materials with a goal to design in favour of the constant enviromental issues. My career path has just begun and I have yet to learn more about the art of architecture, which i wish to learn through many experiences in practice within the years to come. Being able to continue my education into the masters program will be able to support my intrest in community development, as my time at McEwen has helped myself gain a fond intrest in involving the community in hopes of gaining their intrest through methods of architectural design. Being able to bring the community together is a key intrest throughout my undergraduate study and wish to continue thus progress into my masters, and hopefully one day into my field of career!

SOFTWARE SKILLS PHOTOSHOP RHINO 6/7 ILLUSTRATOR REVIT AUTOCAD

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY ENGLISH TAMIL

ENVIROMENTAL LEARNING CENTRE

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Summer Perspective of the North View of Enviromental Learning Centre

Winter Perspective of the Front View of Enviromental Learning Centre

CONCEPTUAL INTENTIONS

Site Plan of Lake Laurentian Conservation Area

The concept that I have chosen to concentrate on for the environmental education centre that will be built on the grounds of Lake Laurentian Conservative Area is the sensation of senses being increased throughout the structure, including a variety of senses like touch, sight, and scent. The structure is manipulating these senses in a number of ways, notably by using materials and shading systems. The numerous overhead shading mechanisms on this structure are a prominent element. A sequence of wood or metal planks scale vertically or horizontally to provide an intriguing shadow effect inside the building. Without exerting any force on the body, the sensation of these many shadows enveloping the body might have an indirect impact on one’s sense of touch. The shadows produced by them can also have an intriguing impact on the eyes, since their frequent shifting in the shade can provide visual distraction. Overall, the building is surrounded by a highly distinctive form created by these passive shading devices, which attracts attention and enhances visitor comfort while also having an impact on human senses. The texture and significance of the materials felt along the building’s journey are another important feature that will be used to highlight the sensory experience. The instruction room and the office are two examples of the rooms where the user can feel the warm, smooth wood texture. Certain rooms, like the lab or lavatory, might give off an air of harshness and coldness that other rooms can absorb. These materials are extremely important to the senses since they each have a unique texture that the user can feel with their hands as they go around the structure and a different fragrance that they can detect. All things considered, the idea of using the senses to experience the rooms is advantageous for the user since it allows them to establish a more intimate connection with each one. The sights, sounds, and textures of the outside provide the senses with their own interpretation even before they enter the structure, which helps them process the new experiences they experience as they move through it. Together, these two moods produce the most fascinating experience when it comes to acknowledging the senses.

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ENVIROMENTAL LEARNING CENTRE

Sectional Perspective view of North-West Facade of the Enviromental Learning Centre

First Floor of Enviromental Learning Centre

Building Section of North-East Facade Showcasing Qualities of the Classroom, Tech room, and Balcany Space

Second Floor of Enviromental Learning Centre

Sectional Perspective of North-East Facade of Enviromental Learning Centre

CHILD CARE CENTRE

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CONCEPTUAL INTENTIONS My theoretical framework for my structure is centred on the notion of “synergies,” which refers to the arrangement of several systems or programmes around a central point that forms the overall structure. The pre-school room, toddler room, and baby room are my three primary systems that I have arranged within my structure to provide the three systems access to the courtyard space, which serves as the structure’s focal point throughout the day. Because these systems are centred on the courtyard, I have been able to apply my supporting spaces around the rooms of the three children, which has given the building its general shape. By being able to provide these spcaes to the three age demographics, a sense of learning based on general surroundings will be provided, which will allow for them to learn from each other and develop in sync.

Site Analysis of O’Connor Park in Sudbury, Ontario, which showcases the various sectors of the area, being commercial, residential industrial, and institutional

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CHILD CARE CENTRE

These Diagrams Show the Elevations of the Child Care Centre in the Directions of South, West, and North, Showcasing the Materiality, Balcany Occupancy, and Glazing Presence Throughout the Facade of the Building.

These Diagrams Show the Section of the Child Care Centre in the Directions of South, West, and North, Showcasing the Materiality, Balcany and Interior Occupancy, and Glazing Presence Throughout the Facade of the Building.

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CHILD CARE CENTRE

First Floor of Child Care Centre

Site Plan Showing the Location of the Child Care Centre with surrounding exterior ammenities

Interior View of Child Care Centre

Exterior View of Child Care Centre

Second Floor of Child Care Centre

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YOUNG CHILDREN PLAY STRUCTURE

CONCEPTUAL INTENTIONS

Early Stage Developmental Renders of How the Portal Can Potential Appear As Eventually

This was a project conducted recently within a studio group setting of 25 members, which tasked us with the objective to create a structure for children aged 0 - 4 to occupy a safe enviroment, while learning and refining their skills based on what would be necessary for their age. I was able to support a large role for the team, as majority of the ideas implemented to the final form was requested by me, for example the overall curvy form and the balloon interaction objective. I was also given the task to work with two other members to creatively design the instruction manuel, which we had decided to create a foldable instruction pamphlet. Overall, the end product was very interesting as it created an immersive, sociable experience for children to creatively create the experience themselves with what has been provided to them within the structure, nicknaming the playstructure “Portal”. Final Product can be seen on the right side of the next page.

For the overall intentions that the team had throughout this design process, we had desired to provide an open ended space for the children to be able to enter and explore a variety of movements while being immersed in the shell of the space and the lights projected onto the space. By providing a clear, translucent surface on the play structure, there was a sense of connection being provided between children who were both exploring inside and outside the Portal. Providing a sense of freedom and exploration to the children was key as it showed to us that when adequate space is provided to children, they are able to take experience the space to a maximized potential and introduce various activities into the space.

An example of which the children embraced the space was two children had entered the Portal, which they had decided to treat the walls asa goalie net and took a balloon inside to play a game of soccer. This showcases the uniquness and creativity of children, as they can merely take an empty space and provide meaning to it by involving other children an bringing in tools to create activities.

Early Stage Developmental Renders of How the Portal Can Potential Appear As Eventually

YOUNG CHILDREN PLAY STRUCTURE

Final Model Images of The Portals Exterior

Pamplett of the Portal Instruction Manuel for Setting Up and Disassembly

Final Model Images of The Portals Interior

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YOUNG ADULT CONDO / ART GALLERY

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CONCEPTUAL INTENTIONS

Framing Plans for Garage Floor, Commercial Floor, and Residential Floor

This project (still in progress) had tasked a partner and myself to design a residential space housing at least 60 tenants, as well as a public space for both commercial use, as well as a cooperative working space. We had decided to design for the demographic of young adults as the project was based in downtown Sudbury, which is home to many young adults aspiring to progress in their field of career. We aim to provide spaces for just rental needs, as well as the oppurunity to rent-to-own, in hopes of providing residential spaces to young adults as a future asset, as many young adults are unable to own their own spaces, especially within downtown. For the commercial space, we had decide on introducing and Art Gallery, which will allow for a variety of art to be presented, specifically art locally crafted

by Sudbury citizens. We have also implimented Artist Workshops to allow for artists to be able to come into the gallery and work on art live for the public to witness, and then be able to post the art in the Art Gallery for profit.

Unit Distribution Strategy

Rendered Perspective of the Front View for the Condo / Art Gallery

YOUNG ADULT CONDO / ART GALLERY

North Elevation of Condo / Art Gallery

North Section of Condo / Art Gallery

East Elevation of Condo / Art Gallery

East Section of Condo / Art Gallery

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Passive Design Section of Condo / Art Gallery in the Summer Season

Site Plan Showcasing the layout of the Ground Floor which is the Art Gallery

YOUNG ADULT CONDO / ART GALLERY

Passive Design Section of Condo / Art Gallery in the Winter Season

Site Plan Showcasing the Layout of the Roof Plan

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COMMUNITY CIVIC CENTRE

Elevations of the Community Civic Centre

Sections of the Community Civic Centre

CONCEPTUAL INTENTIONS Regarding the conceptual approach used in the design of my iteration of the Community Civic Centre, I developed the idea of permeable architecture through a number of iterations in order to make my interpretation of the concept a reality. Permeable architecture, to me, is the distinction between areas that offer opportunity for both the public and private domains. The facades and apertures of the numerous structures on the site served as the main visual aids for my presentation of this idea. As a result, certain openings would clearly display public moments (such as the café and the rental equipment), some would display private moments (like the private meeting rooms and changeroom spaces), and some would display a combination of both public and private moments (like the vendor spaces and staff offices). These openings would then result in qualities of porosity being presented.

Site Plan of Community Civic Centre at Smooth Rock Falls

Perspective from Cafe Towards the Public Gathering Space

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Sections of the Public Gathering Space

Floor Plans of Public Gathering Space, Indigenous Centre, and Civic Centre

COMMUNITY CIVIC CENTRE

Perspective Render of the Indigenous Centre

Perspective Render of the Public Gathering Space