Architecture Undergraduate Portfolio- Sanam Rajeena - 2022

Archfolio Sanam Rajeena | 2018-’22

Hello,

I am Sanam Rajeena.

I am an explorer.

Every new experience excites me. I am an organized learner and do not hold back on opportunities. I work well with company as well as in limited situations. I hope to build people-oriented spaces without comprising on their effects on the environment.

This is a collection of selected works from my archive of architectural experience.

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CURRICULUM VITAE Achievements

About me Nationality

Indian

Contact

SNRA 97 D, Kuttukallinmoodu Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram

61st Annual Zonal NASA Convention SIDC trophy (participation) Shortfilm Competition (citation)

0091 7510575759

sanamrajeena@gmail.com

62nd Annual NASA Convention Laurie Baker trophy (participation)

English, Hindi, Malayalam

GATE 2022 examination score - 423

Address

Email

Languages known

Education Abu Dhabi Indian High School, Abu Dhabi, UAE 2002-2006

Our Own English High School, Sharjah, UAE 2007-2016 Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi

College of Architecture, Trivandrum 2017-2022 Kerala Technical University

Software Skills Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Sketchup Adobe Illustrator MS Office Lumion Pro V-ray QGIS Autodesk Revit (Beginner) Adobe Animate Krita Blender (Beginner)

All India rank - 910

Academic CGPA - 7.51

Experience Work Experience at Recycle Bin, Thiruvananthapuram Intern at the firm (August 2020- February 2021) Mission Amrit Sarovar - Jal Dharohar Sanrakshan (shortlisted project)

Internship for the urban redevelopment of Amruthakulam pond, Kollam

Outreach Programme (2017-2019) English Tutor for preschoolers at Baghavathipuram Govt Public School Settlement Study of Koviloor,Vattavada Munnar Editor in Chief for the Publication of the study Urban Study of Kallamballam, Trivandrum Group head for the study and proposal of transit development

Interests Film Making and Scriptwriting Reading Fiction and Poetry Painting

Curriculum Vitae

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Academic Projects The Gable House Regional Theatre Village and Drama Conservatory

Internship Projects Amruthakulam Pond Urban Documentation and Rejuvenation Miscellaneous

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THE GABLE HOUSE The brief was prepared to concentrate on the needs of the users involved. The family of five currently lives in a small Agraharam (traditional linear housing with shared walls). Their spaces were small and narrow with very less natural lighting.

The concept for the house is to create a home that they can easily adapt to. The common spaces are multifunctional and promote interaction to resonate with the spaces of their previous abode.

The traditional elements like the sloping roof, thinna (veranda) and tulasi thara have also been included keeping their culture in mind. The house is also provided with an extra guest unit to rent out and provide an additional income to the family.

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Dense vegetation cover at the west side shields the house from the evening sun.

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REGIONAL THEATRE VILLAGE DRAMA CONSERVATORY

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Theatre and Drama have always been prominent forms of art in India, but their significance has reduced in the modern age. With the declining importance of drama; artists and writers are facing harsh times.

The project focuses on identifying the loopholes present in the current system and providing a permanent location for the theatre artists to practice, perform and reside. A Theatre Village is a regional centre where all forms of theatre are performed, a permanent venue for drama festivals and a place for the public to regularly watch shows put up by the local theatre troupes. The proposal is designed for the site at Karyavattom, Trivandrum.

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The classical period was dominated by the Natyashastra and Sanskrit drama. The traditional period from 1000 C.E. to 1700 C.E. introduced regional languages, improvisation, and a pastoral sensibility to the stage. The plays were presented verbally rather than using written scripts. Modern Indian theatre developed during the period of colonial rule under the British Empire, from the mid-19th century until the mid-20th. The acting became naturalistic and melodramatic in contrast to the stylized techniques of Indian theatre.

Venue for ITFOK festival Regional venue to conduct and encourage the public participation of the theatre festival.

Puppetry Puppetry studios and design classes.

Design and Pre production

Reasons of Decline of Theatre The electronic media also posed a threat to the folk culture and theatre as people prefer watching television.

Competition with the film industry and the rising popularity of the Bollywood industry.

More than half of the people are not aware of their past culture, their origin and the beauty of heritage. New ways of life have taken away the long-held culture with them.

Lack of funding and production opportunities.

Costume design and set design studios and workshops for students.

Performance Weekly performances of drama for public by local theatre troupes, on a hire out basis.

Children’s Theatre Theatre classes and summer programmes for children to engage with.

Conservatory

Aim To provide a platform for the growth and prosperity of Traditional and Modern Theatre culture within the regional context

Regular classes conducted for professional courses in theatre and drama.

Public Plaza A public forum for students and enthusiasts to engage with professionals and retired artists.

Site Selection

Discuss For every generation to complement and grow the art together.

Museum A museum to portray the history of theatre.

Archives and Library

Carnival Cinemas University of Karyavattom

Scripts and books on Theatre and Drama for the students and public to refer.

Theatre Therapy

Proposed Site Kazhakootam Junction

Karyavattom Junction NH 66

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Theatre therapy for the differently abled in means both personal and performing basis.

Traditional Theatre To preserve and revive the traditional theatre arts by practice, teaching and performing.

Speech and Talk Shows University of Karyavattom

Talk shows like Kathaprasangam and stand up comedy conducted on a hire out basis.

Rehersal and Practice A permanent space with soundproofing and required essentials to conduct practice.

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Division of Spaces

Performance Centre and Practice studios

Theatre Museum and Archives

Proscenium theatre Preview theatre Black box theatre Open Amphitheatre Rehearsal rooms Green Rooms Dressing rooms Control rooms or catwalk (light and sound) Public waiting area and restrooms Scene dock and Fly system

Theatre museum Exhibition spaces Library and Archives Art Gallery Audio Visual Rooms Conference rooms Seminar Halls Office rooms of theatre companies Managerial Spaces

School of Drama

Classrooms Seminar Hall Stage design studio Costume and Makeup studio Rehearsal rooms Theatre technology workshop Folk theatre costume store Computer rooms Conference rooms Lighting and setting studio Audio visual room

Colleges for theatre in Kerala

Children’s theatre and theatre therapy centre

Costume, set and puppetry studios

Children's theatre rooms Teaching studios Performance spaces Skill development workshop Puppet Theatre Theatre therapy rooms Office of Experts and teachers Physiotherapy rooms Children’s recreational spaces Parents waiting area

Costume design studio and store Prop Design Studio Set Design warehouse and store Stage machinery store Orchestra rooms Sound mixing studio Recording rooms Preview theatre

Drama and Acting schools around Trivandrum

Organisations for theatre and Drama Colleges for Theatre and Drama 1. Calicut University School of Drama and Fine Arts, Calicut 2. School Of Drama & Fine Arts ,Thrissur 3. Kerala Kallamandalam, Thrissur

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Theatre Troupes functioning in Trivandrum

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Suhruth Nataka Kalari, Vithura Abhinaya, Karakulam Rangaprabhath, Venjaramoodu Kalam Nireeksha Women’s Theatre, Kollam Kanal Samskarika Vedi, University of Kerala.

Positive Frames Elephant Theatre Society A Place for Theatre Performance and Research, Alumthara

Abhinaya Proposed Site Thumb Theatre academy La Conservatory Curtain Raiser Souparnika

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Strategies For The Renewal Of Theatre Arts

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Programmes that the youth are more aware of, such as, street plays, stand up comedies, live performances of music and dance.

Activities that cater to all age group of users and keep the space active around the clock.

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A public plaza that stretches to all the spaces that encourage art. A public square can bring in the people, and give them the opportunity to explore theatre arts. Open plan that connects spaces easily and public amenities easy to access.

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Acting

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Open screening of classical plays and traditional arts for public to watch at anytime along the plaza square.

Oppurtunites for new comers to find a regular income within the theatre arts field; Costume design, Set design, Sound design, Orchestra, Acting, Directing, Puppet Design, Makeup etc.

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Discussion spaces and informal speech corners along the square to encourage the public to interact with the theatre artists.

Spaces for pop up shows, stalls and pavilions to be set up and attract the public.

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Connectivity and Transparency between the spaces for maximum engagement between the people of all fields.

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The museum highlights the journey and history of the art of theatre; which is open to the public.

An elaborate collection of documents, tapes and recordings of classical plays and traditional arts at the Library.

All performance spaces will have a screen that displays subtitles in native languages and english to encourage more variety of performances. Theatres with recording facilities for documenting the plays and to be rewatched on will.

Vegetation Clusters

Sound from the road

Accessible Flat land

Main Road

Local Wind Direction

View from the Site

Shadow Prone Area

Pedestrian Route

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Flowing Space

Master Plan Scale - 1:1000 A

Garden

Agora

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Boulevard

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Hostel 29

Boulevard

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Cafeteria 29

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Pedestrian flow is choreograph Fragmented Spaceto make a continuous straight line pathway that connects all the main build and void spaces. Each open space is markered with a focus point.

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Point of Choice

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Screening room

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Agora

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Gift Shop Museum

Hostel

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All the blocks overlook a green court and the spaces encourges transperancy between them. The courts are connected a connectivity between all spaces.

Theatre Therapy

Childrens theatre School

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Boulevard

Agora Screening room Black Box

Point of Choice Destination View points

Fragmented Space A’

The circulation is connected within many elements of interest along the route. The choice is given to the person to walk along the plaza and explore all.

Flowing Spaces Layered Space

Cafe

The roof and floor define the space differently using variations along its way creating drama.

Gift Shop

Museum

The level difference segregates the space into different factions for multiple uses. The stairs acts as the divider between spaces.

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The natural elements are placed in transition zones between indoor and outdoor.

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The interconnected courts between the buildings are designed to function as a public plaza at all times. It is used by everyone equally and encourages the activities of the centre.

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When the screening or major theatre shows are put up for the public, the plaza acts as a common prefunctional area of the theatre where the audience can spend their time before and fater the show.

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Section BB’ During ITFOK Festival days

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During the festival days the plaza becomes a space for interaction between experts and audience, for stalls and entertainment activities to take place.

Roof define and mit the interior pace

A same plinth runs long the plaza and buildings.

During Speech

Section AA’

The Agora design encourages interaction with its inward looking form. The stepped structure can be used to accommodate small open mics and discussion.

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Illustration of Drama in Space

Pedestrian friendly plaza

In-between space

Sense of Attraction

Movement in Library

The Library space is elevated and made to stand in the inbetween space between both the blocks. The library emphasis the horizontality of the structure as it is the first visible element when entering the main court. The library emphasis the horizontality of the structure as it is the first visible element when entering the main court.

The arrangement of shelfs in the Library segregate spaces into various fragments of use and provide some level of privacy between each.

The library is lifted off the ground to smooth pedestrian flow between both c enable visual connectivity but also a transition.

Welcoming shape

View of Agora

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View of School Court

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REGIONALTHEATREVILLAGE& DRAMACONSERVATORY

Guided by Ar. Greeshma. J, Assistant Professor, C.A.T Thesis Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Architecture at College of Architecture Trivandrum.

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create a courts, to act as a

Interior Spaces Design Rehearsal Room

Shelves for performers to keep their belongings and props during rehearsals. Benches for them to rest during breaks.

Large mirrors along one wall, for the performers, to watch themselves during the rehearsals.

Free space for accomodate all performances.

rehersals to scripts and

View of Entrance to Canteen

Typical Classroom

A board to help the instructors teach their theory courses.

French windows that open into the corridoors during flexible hours.

Typical classroom arrangement to accomodate all subjects. Small number of students help in more interaction.

View of Coffee shop

Library

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Bookshelves positions perpendicular to the circulation path. They have small voids to allow the path to cross through them.

Chairs and sofas for users to rest and read while using the library.

The Circulation zig zag along the long library, providing view from either sides along the way.

Check out the full project here.

Link https://issuu.com/sanamrajeena/docs/thesis_project_final

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AMRUTHAKULLAM POND, KOLLAM The project was initiated by Mission Amrit Sarovar - Jal Dharohar Sanrakshan to be executed as part of the 75th Independence day celebrations. The following was the proposal submitted and shortlisted for the rejuvenation of the pond habitat after documentation and study.

The waterline of Amruthakullam pond has seen generations grow and fall around her. Amruthakullam pond is imprinted into the nostalgic fabric of the locality, acting as the major water source for the entire region. Once the landmark of the space, the pond has subsequently lost its importance and size. Embracing the changing seasons, Amruthakullam still stands. This is her story.

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1940s

Entrance

Seating

Pond edge

Pond entry

Pathway

Pond Evolution 1960s

vision vision 1990s

A healthy pond habitat.

A healthy pond habitat.

2000s

The Pond stretched across to meet all its edge to the roads. There existed a small hill to the side of the pond that was its primary source of water collection. Through the years, the government decided to reduce the pond coverage and bring inSECURITY more facilities like LP school, SECURITY hostel and village office. Many locals were not impressed with this turn of events, as they shared an emotional value to the space. This lead to the formation of ‘Amruthakulam Samrakshana Samiti’ to fight for the retention of the pond. The Corporation took over the space during the recent times and decided to provide more facilites like school and hostel for the people of the locality. They reduced the pond to a smaller boundary and took the space for the school, hotel and village office. The locals were not impressed by this. They felt like they had lost the connection to the space. Now the pond sits in a small enclosed space with little to no activity. The people remember the vast significance of the pond.

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY

INCLUSIVITY INCLUSIVITY

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HEALTH HEALTH

conceptual strategies

Enhance thethe pond habitat to an inclusive and active local hub that contributes Enhance pond habitat to an inclusive and active local hub that contributes to the health and lifestyle of the stakeholders. to the health and lifestyle of the stakeholders.

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Site Context Map

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The auto stand at the edge of the road helps to establish better connectivity to the larger context. The main entrance facing the road is also a potential.

The pedestrian access collides with the vehicular movement in the main road. This may lead to circulation issues.

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8 min walk 300m

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Govt office

Govt hostels

Govt School

Activities

Ecology

To include more activities, a portion of land from the vacant area behind the site is considered for the design.

The rest is land left for the consideration of public.

The only exisiting vegetation that helps with the user group are retained at the east and west end of the site.

generators to attract locals andand generators to attract locals community andand keep the the space community keep space active. active.

providing adequate surveillance providing adequate surveillance around the pond around the pond

PEOPLE PEOPLE

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Access To The SECURITY

INCLUSIVITY

Two way access to the site.

PLANET PLANET

Introduction Of Inlcusive Saces Introduction Of Inlcusive Saces

Introduction of Inclusive spaces

Deined AndAnd WellWell Maintained Jogging Deined Maintained Jogging Tracks Around The Pond.

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Vision Enhance the pond habitat into an inclusive and active local hub that contributes to the health and lifestyle of the stakeholders.

Tea stall Open from 9 AM to 6 PM observes a good influx of clients who rarely use the pond

Single Entrance Polayathode - Chayakadaukku The only access to Amruthakulam right now

Aeration Points For Pond Rejuvenation AndAnd Extension of the waterbody Aeration Points For Pond Rejuvenation Extension of current the current waterbody Aeration Filteration. points for pond Extension of thepits. pits. current through aeration Filteration. through aeration

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waterbody through aeration pits.

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currently paved. Lacks softscape and aesthetic quality.

This hinders the aesthetic quality of the water body. The bulky fencing across the water body needs to be made more porous and able more visual access

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Master Plan

Sections

1. Flexible Seating 2. Mandapam 3. Pond 4. Aeration Pond 5. Deck 6. Service Block 7. Sand Pit 8. Gym 9. Kiosk

Perforated wall for visual permeability

Section AA’

Flexible seating to accomodate more

Fountain and plants to aerate the pond

Seating and landscape on boundary wall Grills around the aeration pond for movement of water

Section BB’

PlayArea for kids Wall dedicated for art works and graffity

Section CC’

Childrens and women’s space Milk booth and ice cream stall for users

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The path leading to the main water body diverts into a stepped and a ramped pathway of 1m deep. The extended deck around the aerated fountain has both seating spaces as well as creates a picturesque space.

The path leads to the sandpit - play park, surrounded by seating spaces, such the adult supervision and visibility is ensured. Placed further from the water body and on higher ground.

Series of steps that lead to the Mandapam, which is retained for public expression.

Environment friendly pavers are used to enable water percolation. Flexible seating spaces around the trees.

View of the Pond Entrance.

Mural artwork to be curated along the longitudinal direction of the pond. Creating a public platform and exhibition space for the community and residents.

Entry point towards the children’s play area through design intervention - of secondary access from the residential space. It holds the play area, vendor kiosk as well as seating spaces.

View of Walkway.

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Check out the full project here.

Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EnIerw2v-tI3SqMkH18K35xzOHRRfwDA?usp=sharing

View of Playarea.

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Renders

Renders made using Autodesk Sketchup and V-ray.

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Athirapally Model Eco Corridor Athirapally corridor is essentially one that acts as a connector to an urban and forest ecosystem. The model eco corridor reflects the idea of resonance of the urban to the forest.

Reimagining the community hall as a Green Literacy Center bridging the community activities to exposure to the tourist footfall. Sustainable retrofitting of the existing under-utilised facilities to demonstrate and implement the framework model of sustainable tourism. The interventions can accommodate community participation in its functioning and behave as a functional node for the tourist, thereby exemplifying the idea of responsible tourism bridging community and tourist.

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Section of Toilet block Photos of inspection during construction.

Toilet block

APJ Abdul Kalam Park, Poundukkadavu The park is an elongated stretch running along the Parvathi Puthanar and railway track. The park was at its construction stage. Periodic site inspections and changes according to documents were required.

The Nutrition Park that showcases different local edible palnt varieties. A Children’s nursery space for the young to engange with the outdoors. The park also has two toilet blocks at either end of the wide stretch.

The whole space is garnished with trees and shrubs varieties.

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Architecture is about trying to make the world a little more like our dreams. ~ Bjarke Ingels.

Sanam Rajeena.

Contact

Email: sanamrajeena@gmail.com Phone: 00917510575759