ANANTHU SAJIKUMAR
ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO SELECTED WORKS | 2018-2022
SELECTED PROJECTS
+ Enat Bank Headquarters
+ Sharjah Media Center
+ Sahara East Residential Towers
+ Vishv Umiya Temple
+ Dharoi Observatory Tower
+ Commercial & Administrative Building
+ Monaco Pavilion
+ Shuroof Master Plan
+ ICRS Intercontinental Residences & Serviced Apartments
TheVishv Umiya Foundation project is a temple complex that will house a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Umiya Ma and other facilities that will contribute to the well-being of the Kadva Patidar community. The project aims to form a campus for the Vishv Umiya Foundation, on a land of 64 Acres and is expected to be completed by 2024.
The Umiya Maa Temple will be an abode dedicated to Maa Umiya the Kuldevi of Patidar Samaj. It is the focal point of whole project, envisioned to be an iconic modern representation of a traditional hindu temple. The temple will serve as place for various services, cultural activities along with Social and spiritual gathering.
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Project > Vishv Umiya Temple
Status > Under Construction
Design Team > KC Dubai
Location > Ahmedabad . India
Year > Ongoing
The temple according to Vastuvidya (Indian/vedic science of architecture) is the house of God as well as his representation. Since Hindu philosophy views the cosmos to be holonomic and self-similar in nature, temples are designed and constructed as models of the cosmos. A hindu temple is a symmetry-driven structure, with many variations, on a square grid of padas, depicting perfect geometric shapes. The basic plan form also followed the iteration and gradually became more complex from a simple quadrangle or square plan. It follows the repetition in recesses or in projections.
The design of the temple complex varies according to the style of the temple from north India to south India. Keeping in mind the principles of vastu and following fractal and geometrical approach of traditional hindu temples, a base layout is derived. The silhouette of the temple structure is further attained with the aid of a grasshopper script which enables us to explore different possibilities and iterations for the main structure.
In order to strictly follow every sacred rule of temple vastu, the concept of a temple inside a temple is followed, separating the main sanctum sanctorum from the other ancillary amenities. The structure and foundation of the sanctum is completely isolated from the remaining temple and is detached from the floor plate using expansion joints closely following the sanctum walls.
Fractal geometry of hindu temples
The temple is oriented with an east facing entrance in line with Vastu. There are three proposed entrances designed for 3 occasions according to visitor rush; regular day (low), weekends/busy days (medium) and festivals (high). After offering prayers, visitors are guided to the ground floor through a feature stair.
All ancillary facilities including the offices, Museum, Satsang halls, library, aquarium and access to the Viewing deck is distributed across the ground floor and basement, separating them from the sacred regions. At the end of the journey, the visitors can exit to the north leading to the bus stops or basement parking
This approach enables to control the HVAC circulation within individual
The administrative office is a building of its own within the temple. the office structure is made of wood, and has its own architectural value.
2 satsang halls in the temple will host speeches or special functions.
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+ Section through Office and Museum
cabins.
The museum is a challenging with boxes of exhibition spaces hung from above, with the help of trusses hidden behind the ceiling.
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•Natural topography
•Temple is the focal Point
•Impressive main entrance
•Buildings are integrated with landscape
Immersion of an island
•Re-imagining traditional architecture
•Central logistic spine
•Adjacent park with attractions
•Temple is the Focal point
•Temple and public facilities are separate
•Organic flow of paths
Orientation towards east
Situated between Ras Abebe Aragay and the Sudan Street the project is part of the vibrant financial district, creating high quality workspaces where every floor looks different and can accommodate any kind of space requirements with unparalleled views. The spectacular terrace which is accessible to all visitors is the social heart of the building and is just the topping of the new ENAT headquarters building.
Project > Enat Bank Headquarters
Status > Competition
Design Team > KC Dubai
Location > Addis Ababa . Ethiopia
Year > 2020
Enat Bank was initiated by some of Ethiopia’s leading visionaries and businesswomen. Keeping in mind the founders vision of created a bank that empowers women, the tower tries to translate this idea into the building’s design language.
A strong yet elegant form that portrays the dedication and determination of these women and at the same time keeping the warmth, softness and gentleness of a woman who is a symbolism of motherhood. Her kind and gentle nature is highlighted through the soft and elegant curves along with the twisting form that narrates the empathetic and broad perspective that her eyes alone capture.
The building has 2 primary entrance to the tower, one for the head office and the other for the business suites and other facilities. The bank branch entrance is separated from the tower entrance lobby.
The plot is activated at the ground level with separate access to the branch bank and business suites. Careful planning ensures that the amenities can be spilled onto the public space in-front of the building.
Its sculptured and transparent presence opens and connects to the surrounding urban fabric. Metaphorically and factually the concept reveals its inner life. The podium structures are in size responding to the human scale and the contextual surrounding.
The project includes 7 zones carefully distributed to ease the access and improve efficiency. The head office is located at the top to provide the employees with a better view towards the city and have a positive work environment. Staff amenities and shared facilities are located towards the lower levels for easy access. The core has been designed efficiently and will carry all the necessary utilities throughout the building. Despite of having a very dynamic building form, the area of every floor remains nearly identical with an approximate variation of 1m2
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The building is oriented in such a way that takes advantage of the unique placement of the site, by increasing the building frontage.
The form allows the activation of all sides of the podium, increasing both pedestrian and vehicular connectivity with the neighborhood.
The twisting shape of the tower allows unparalleled views from every floors while orientating the building in line with the local context.
OPERABLE WINDOWS
ALLOW CONTROLLED NATURAL AIR AND MOVEMENT THROUGHOUT THE WORKPLACES, COOLING AND CONNECTION TO THE OUTDOOR
WATER-EFFICENCY
WATER-EFFICIENT PLUMBING FIXTURE HELP REDUCE WATER USE BY MORE THAN 44%
MICRO-CLIMATE
IMPACT OF VEGETATION ON AIR TEMPERATURE PROPOSING TREES ALONG GROUND FLOOR TO COOLER AREAS IN THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT
IRRIGATION
SOCIAL ROOF GARDEN
LANDSCAPED ROOF SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE TEMPERATURE IN WARMER MONTHS
LOW-E GLASS
ADMITS 35% OF VISIBLE SUNLIGHT BUT REFLECTS 74% OF THE ASSOCIATED HEAT, REDUCING ENERGY USE FOR LIGHTING AND SPACE COOLING
ELLIPTICAL FORM
COMPACT LAYOUT OF THE ELLIPTICAL FORM PROVIDES THE SAME AMOUNT OF FLOOR SPACE AS A RECTANGLE WITH 12% LESS FAÇADE, THEREFORE REDUCING ENERGY DEMANDS FOR COOLING.
NATURAL LIGHTING
FULLY GLAZED AND OPEN SPACE OFFICES TO MINIMIZE THE AMOUNT OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHT AND REDUCE ELECTRICITY COSTS.
WELL CONNECTED
CLOSE PROXIMITY - 600 METERS TO MEXICO METRO STATION- PROMOTES USE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION REDUCES CO2 EMISSIONS CAUSED BY INDIVIDUAL TRAFFIC.
WATER STORAGE
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In line with Expo 2020 Dubai’s theme of ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’, the architecture of the Monaco Pavilion surprises and fascinates. With its pavilion, Monaco uncovers the multi-facets of its country and reflects the countless opportunities that come out of it. It is inspired by a kaleidoscope that incorporates the “Rock” of Monaco and reflects the many facets of the Principality.
Project > Monaco Pavilion
Status > Completed
Design Team > KC Dubai
Location > Ahmedabad . India
Year > 2021
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The overall visitor spaces are spread over 500 square meters. Out of which 318 square meters are dedicated to pure exhibition space and 85 square meters to entertaining queuing line.
Visitors will enjoy two main exhibition worlds. The first, named “the Garden of Opportunities” showcases projects and high-quality pioneering work, made in Monaco and internationally. It will look like a kaleidoscopic fantasy garden that comes out of one’s imagination. All facilities of the Pavilion are interactive, with diverse
interfaces that offer multiple forms of engagement to interested and curious visitors.
The second area is a show that reveals the “identity” of Monaco. A 360-degree immersion that takes the visitor into the history, culture and values of Monaco and its citizens.
Right before entering the pavilion, the visitor will be immersed in the “History of Monaco” thanks to an iconographic frieze recounting the Grimaldi Dynasty.
The Pavilion is spread over different levels, just like the many streets of Monaco that are full of surprises. It is an invitation to discover, observe and interact with an environment of cultural resources, research and knowhow. To favor an easy access, the public areas are all gathered on the ground floor (exhibition area, souvenir shop, restaurant)
Climate and design concept work together to create a higher comfort level in the interior of the building. At the same time a low-carbon footprint is ensured though solar panels on the roof structure . The enclosed volumes of the back of house area and the exhibition area help in preventing direct sunlight.
The arrangement of these building parts is driven by solar studies to minimize the heat gains and maximize ventilation. Moreover, the cooled air extracted from the air-conditioned rooms is used to cool the exhibition spaces providing the visitors with a pleasant interior atmosphere.
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Full-Height Glazing
Lightweight Fins
Observatory
Glass walk experience
Vertical Wind Turbine
Panoramic Elevators
The plot is located next to the Dharoi Dam in Gujarat, India, and is a part of a masterplan with the vision of converting the region into a tourist comprehensive destination with unique character. The proposed development will link the Dharoi region to the larger hinterland through planned unlocking of tourism assets.
Upon completion, it will be the first modern Era Observation Tower in India. The tower is proposed to be 145m tall, featuring an open air deck at a height of 142m, overlooking on to panoramic view of the site.
The tower enables multilevel utilization for recreational activities while providing views to the surreal beauty of Dharoi as well as creates a platform to view the upcoming laser shows projected onto the dam.
Project > Dharoi Dam Observatory Tower
Status > Concept
Design Team > KC Dubai
Location > Rajasthan . India
Year > 2021
Dharoi ReservoirUpon arrival at the basement level, visitors are provided various amenities and activities including exhibitions, theater, souvenir shop, cafe and atrium. The central core gives access to a number of elevators providing panoramic views to the surroundings which takes you to the recreational facilities, vertical museums, viewing platforms and finally the observatory.
SOUVENIR SHOP
DROP OFF AREA
VIP LOUNGE
TOWER ACCESS ATRIUM
QUEUEING LINE
THEATRE ARENA
EXHIBITION
GLASS BRIDGE
VISITOR PARKING (98)
VISITOR PARKING (98)
TYPICAL FLOOR LAYOUT
145 M / 475 FT
SKY VIEW OBSERVATORY 360 PANORAMIC VIEW VERTICAL EXHIBITION MUSEUM OF THE FUTURE
GLASS WALK BREATHTAKING EXPERIENCE
WIND TURBINE POWER GENERATION
The tower tries to take advantage of its geographical location which experiences strong winds. Wind is converted to energy through the strategical placement of the vertical wind turbine.
Media Council Club overlooking Al Khan Lagoon, featuring a variety of Media and Leisure Activities. The plot is situated at a prime location, Al Khan is a southern suburb of the city of Sharjah (The Cultural Capial of United Arab Emirates), overlooking Al Khan Lagoon, adjacent to Sharjah Aquarium and Maritime Museum.
The club is distributed across 3 storeys and include training and conference halls, studios, theater, offices, etc as well as facilities such as gym, cafe, cinema, library and sports activities.
TEXTURE/ IDENTITY
Project > Sharjah Media Council Club
Status > Competition
Design Team > KC Dubai
Location > Sharjah . UAE
Year > 2020
STRONG SYMBOL, AN IMMEDIATE DIALOGUE, A POWERFUL HISTORICAL DIMENSION
The design is a careful formation of a building that connects with its history and heritage while embracing its futuristic ambition. A building that blends with its context by combining traditional materials while merging into the creek with its dynamic wave like form.
A grand and pronounced entrance welcomes the public into the grand reception which well connected to all the leisure amenities placed on the ground floor for convenience. Following these are office spaces on placed across the first floor which can be easily accessed by the feature staircase, which is followed by the multipurpose hall, conference hall, live broadcasting studios as well as the gym and salon on the second floor.
Avision, to create a rich & vibrant sense of place for Emirati families in Al Shunoof 2 in Sharjah.
The Mixed-Use Development blends residential, Cultural, Commercial, and Institutional uses into one space to enable citizens to seamlessly integrate their home and social lives to promote balance..
Project objective is to develop Modern Communities that cater to the current and future needs of residents, whilst adhering to Best-inclass Construction & Design Standards.
The proposed location for the Residential Complex is in Al Shunoof 2 district which is located to the north of the Al Zubair area, to the left of the Emirates Road, and from the south the road linking the city of Hamriyah to the city of Dibba Al Hisn. His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, approved the scheme of “Al-Shanouf” suburb, which is the largest suburb in the emirate, comprising 16,000 residential plots distributed over 28 neighborhoods.
Project > Shunoof 2
Status > Competition
Design Team > KC
Location > Sharjah . UAE
Year > 2021
+ Brief ^ Render on LumionSharjah, is blessed with a rich Heritage and Islamic Culture identity.
Masjid, to act as the focal point and the heart of the neighborhood giving attention to the axis of the Qiblah as a sign of unity, surrounded by a central park- a vibrant meeting destination seamlessly engaged with the compound and filled with series of events and activities.
A spine to connecting the community accomodating different types of shops and facilities and establishing a grid system to construct anchor points of interest every 100- 150 meters.
Maximum proximity of facilities:
- Masjid within 500m
- Nursery within 560m
- Retail commercial within 44m
- Parking within 720m
- Children’s Playground within 40m
- Lake within 560m
The master plan is based on a dynamic road network that curves and twists to provide access to the various villas and to avoid rigid grid system or land subdivision adding up to the geometric richness of the texture.
The development is defined by a main road of (19) meters width and secondary roads of (16) meters width. A central pedestrian friendly plaza acts as a spine improving connectivity and quality.
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Strategically
located on the Dubai - Sharjah highway, directly on Dubai Sharjah border, Sahara City Development is undoubtedly one of the Sharjah’s landmarks high end mixed used development and the UAE’s complete shopping and entertainment hub, offering a unique blend of shopping, entertainment and residence.
• 4 high-rise residential towers with total BUA 210,000 sqm.
• A unique idea of villas with their own garden is introduced on 7th floor podium level along with 8th floor level. Typical floors accommodate different types of units 1, 2 &3 bedrooms with total sell-able area 29, 813 sqm.
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Dubai Sharjah
Project > Sahara East Residential Towers
Status > Competition
Design Team > KC Dubai
Location > Sharjah . UAE
Year > 2018
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The proposed new capital of Egypt is a city to be located 45 kilometres east of Cairo and just outside the Second Greater Cairo Ring Road, in a currently largely undeveloped area halfway to the seaport city of Suez.
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Project > Commercial & Admin Bldg.
Status > Under Construction
Design Team > KC Dubai
Location > New Capital . Egypt
Year > 2019-Present
Extrusion of usable plot area after street setback.
Smoothening sharp edges for efficient space planning
Dividing the block into two buildings.
Connecting the two buildings with the bridge.
Modifying the shape to optimize views from the building.
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Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) in partnership with API Hotels & Resorts are proposing to develop Intercontinental Residence Suites in Business Bay, Dubai on plot 3460548 that is approximately 3521.40 Sq.m.
The area, currently under development as part of Marasi Business Bay, will have the region’s first purpose-built yachting destination, floating restaurants and cafés across five marinas, more than 1,250 berths, on-shore boutiques and entertainment facilities.
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Project > InterContinental Residences
Status > Under Construction
Design Team > KC Dubai
Location > Business Bay. Dubai . UAE
Year > 2018-Present
