SHANEL SCARIA GEORGE | Architecture Portfolio

P ORTFOLIO OLIO LIO IO O Shanel Scaria George

Hello, Being an architecture student has pushed my limits and helped unlock my deepest aspiration to become an architect and a designer.

Architecture, being one of my passions is now demanding an internship to get some practical knowledge. I expect this is going to be different and give me new insights in this journey This portfolio is a summarisation of academic and professional work from 2018-2022. The projects displayed varies from small-scale experiments to large-scale urban interventions.

DESIGN INTERESTS Conceptual Design

Modular design

Urban Design and Planning

Live Sketching

Sustainable Architecture

Composition

Minimalism

Physical Model making

Shanel Scaria George

HOBBIES & INTERESTS Cinema

Direction Script writing D.O.P.

Movies Thriller Sci-fi War

Gaming Sandbox Shooter Racing RPG Architecture Portfolio

Art

Renders Painting Sketches

Music

Hip hop Pop, Rap Heavy Metal

Memes

Photography Travelling Foodie Quizzing

Student Architect shanel.george12345@gmail.com @shanel_george +91 - 7012085410 Nedumparapurathu (H) Monippally, Kurianad P.O. Kottayam - 686636 Kerala, IN

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

WORK EXPERIENCE

English

Member of Editorial board

Malayalam Hindi Tamil

CV

SSA Committee (2019-20) Overall Co-ordinator

PRADYOT (Book Publication) Overall Co-ordinator

“E.V.A. Reimagined” UD Exhibition, 2022

EDUCATION

Student Volunteer and Host for Dignitaries

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

Student Volunteer

2018 - ongoing Marian College of Architecture and Planning

Schooling

(2016 – 2018) Higher secondary school – 12th grade Marygiri CMI Public School, Ernakulam, Kerala, IN (2005 – 2016) Senior secondary school – 10th grade Indian School Al Wadi Al Kabir, Muscat, Oman

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

Zonal NASA Convention : Moledro, 2019 Claygrid 2019, MCAP, Trivandrum

Associate and Art Director, Story –Screenplay- Dialogues

‘Thira’ – Short Film, 2022

Attended Photography Workshop

On behalf of Prahlad Gopakumar, MCAP (2021-22)

Attended technical session on “Awareness Program on Fort Area Conservation, Thiruvananthapuram”

LSGD, Kerala & Dept. of Architecture, CET (2022)

SKILLS Team co-ordination Analytical Thinking Creativity and Innovation Data Analysis Problem solving Planning and Organization

Presentation Conflict Management Time management Logical Reasoning Fast learner

2018 - 2022

01

WHAT IS INSIDE

POOL HOUSE

04

ARTS & CRAFT CENTRE

Architecture Portfolio

02

INNOVATION CENTRE

05

URBAN DESIGN - E.V.A.

03

RESDIENTIAL APARTMENT

06

OTHER WORKS

2018 - 2022

POOL HOUSE

Architecture Portfolio

01

Project Type | Academic - Semester 1 & 2 Mentors | Ar. Adarsh Viswam, Ar. Joseph Alenchery, Ar. Shinana Sayanora Location | Puthenthope, Trivandrum, Kerala Site Area | 13 cent Softwares Used | Autocad, Sketchup, Lumion, Photoshop

Pool House

The primary purpose of a pool house is to provide a private space near the pool in which to change in and out of swimsuits, use the bathroom, shower, take a nap, enjoy a beverage, and entertain friends or family. Pool houses make pool ownership and swimming more enjoyable by placing everything you need within reach (or at least a few steps from the pool). It can be an all-purpose hangout space that also includes a bathroom with a shower and changing room.

The brief of the project was to design a pool house for a family of 4, located in Puthenthope, Trivandrum. The requirements included living space, dining space, 1 changing room and attached bathroom. Outdoor elements such as gathering spaces, swimming pool and additional amenities shall be designed as per creators’ freedom.

Floor plan

Living Area

Sections

Key plan

A

A'

B

B'

Section AA’

Section BB’

Dining and Kitchenette

Pool Deck

Pool Lounge

Pool dining and bar

Front yard

INNOVATION CENTRE

Architecture Portfolio

02

Project Type | Academic - Semester 5 Mentors | Ar. Rishie John Kurien, Ar. Ganga Krishnan, Ar. Lekshmi Raj Location | Menamkulam, Trivandrum, Kerala Site Area | 87 cent Softwares Used | Autocad, Sketchup, Lumion, Photoshop

Innovation Centre

Innovation centres can simply be defined as incubators that can nurture students into skilled and experienced individuals. They are capable of providing students with useful exposure to the outside world and its working. They provide the necessary platform for sharing innovative ideas, thoughts, conducting discussions and pitching of business/ research proposals to a much larger audience as compared to other institutions. It is vital for educational campuses to provide this facility to promote research attitude among students and for development of new innovations and ideas.

The vision for the project was to establish a skill development and exhibition centre within the Marian campus. It would provide a platform for conducting expos, prototype and creative exhibitions, workshops, Product launches and other learning events. The centre is expected to attract researchers, mentors, students and investors from all over the state. The brief of the project was to develop a centre with classrooms, workshops, exhibition spaces and a multipurpose hall. The structure must have a morphology that is similar to other buildings in the campus.

Concept

GF Plan The site is a rectangle shape, it position has been used as the modular element for planning and elevation.

A

Alternate blocks have been selected for each of the required spaces.

Removal of spaces, to create anti spaces, that can be used as junction points in pathways, gathering spaces.

More blocks added as per area requirement, alternate pattern maintained along plan.

The separation in between has multiple uses, as a gathering space, as a landscape element and also provide good wind flow.

Section AA’

A’

1st Floor

B

Section BB’

Design development The concept of alternating structures, emphasised on one natural aspect : wind. The alternating form allowed for the passage of wind throughout the structure. The structure also gave rise to anti spaces, which require more attention.

B’

The alternating concept which was of linear orientation is now tweaked a bit by rotating elements and creating an enclosed space, into a small usable building space. The anti-spaces are now developed into common junctions between the room blocks.

Some of the building blocks are removed, leaving their top faces in order to free up more area, for the junctions and also to give a wider pathway for wind to travel through the structure.

The top faces are potential points of leisure or relaxation or focussed work.

In the previous stage some blocks have also been slid under the adjacent block, to increase the efficiency of spaces and for creating less confusion for users. The anti-spaces have a wide range of uses such as exhibition area, relaxation area, discussion areas, green roof etc.

Site plan and details Property owned and governed by Latin Archdiocese of Trivandrum. The site is governed by adinakulam grama panchayat Location : Menamkulam, Kazahakkootam, Trivandrum Site area : 3500 sqm Road width : 5 m Setback : Front : 7.5 m / Rear : 3 m / Sides : 3 m, 5 m Permissible building coverage : 1750 sqm F.A.R : 0.6 Building coverage : 33% Total floor area : 1170 sqm

Steel space frame structure topped with acrylate or poly carbonate transparent sheets. These facilitate light penetration and rain protection. A great choice for overhanging roofs over green terraces

A’

Section AA’

Jaali walls or roofs are used for their property of allowing partial light and wind through them. They help in colling down spaces and also illuminating them at the same time with diffused light.

Howe truss covered with acrylate sheets. These are lighter, more efficient, corrosion resistant, water proof and also allow greater spans.

Exhibiton space

The Courtyard

view

view

RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT

Architecture Portfolio

03

Project Type | Academic - Semester 6 Mentors | Ar. Rishie John Kurien, Ar. Ganga Krishnan, Ar. Lekshmi Raj Location | Pattom, Trivandrum, Kerala Site Area | 87 cent Softwares Used | Autocad, Sketchup, Lumion, Photoshop

Green Square Apartments Residential apartments are vital to urban centres. Growth of cities has led to a rise for demand of these structures; however, the excessive development of multiple apartments has led to the diminishing quality of spaces and life in these structures.

The initial idea was to develop a design with minimal wastage of space, and maximise the quality of spaces within the building.

Concepts such as modularity of spaces and elements of biophilic architecture were incorporated in the design process to produce an efficient and functional design.

The brief of the project was to develop a mid-rise apartment building with 44 apartments of 1 BHK, 2 BHK & 3 BHK and respective premium typologies. A provision of amenities such as gym, children’s park and multi-purpose hall were required.

The design should be able to improve the quality of life of the residents by incorporation of natural elements and activity areas. It should also have spaces that can facilitate community interaction and social well-being.

Site details Location: Trivandrum Corp, Trivandrum, Kerala Ward: Pattom Address: Kesavadasapuram, Lekshmi Nagar, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Nearest landmarks: Mahatma Gandhi college, Govt. medical college Trivandrum, Kesavadasapuram junction.

Plot area: 5.76 acre Site chosen area: 1.01 acre / 4046.65 m2

Site section

Placement in site Taking an axis aligned to the north. Setback of 5m is taken on all sides, for placement of road. The proposed placement is then aligned along with adjacent main road. The plot is extended up to setback line.

The whole complex is divided into 3 towers, 2 with normal apartment types, 1 with premium apartments.

Axis

Orientation

Built free zones

Concept +

Modular room layouts Room layouts are planned such that each of the smaller flats are subsets of the largest flat.

1 BHK adjacent apartments

The voids created among the smaller apartments are utilised to create spaces where people can meet to enhance the community living and harmony among residents of the apartment.

1 BHK apartment

Some voids are also made into green niches, which add to the overall views throughout the building.

Voids are connected to create large open spaces for amenities

2 BHK apartment

2 BHK premium apartment

3 BHK apartment

3 BHK premium apartment

The first floor takes the max advantage of the voids. 2 amenities are provided in the place of the combination of the voids space and the shaft area.

Design Development

Buildable Cube

Recess along the south west side to capture wind

Block split into towers, Light and Ventilation shafts introduced between towers

Circulation bridges connecting

cores and added various

Structures for amenities and penthhouse added.

Service areas and stairwell headroom added.

Further recesses from voids created due to modular layout

Site Plan Building height

:

26.4 m

No. Of floors

:

7

Plinth area

:

1680.66 sqm

Total floor area

:

12,460 sqm

Area of site

:

1.01 acre / 4046.65 sqm

Max coverage

:

group (a2) - 65%

Coverage

:

41.5%

Max far

:

4

Far

:

3.1

Setback details

:

Front : 5 m,

Back : 4 m,

Towards Keshavadasapuram

Side : 3 m, 3.5 m

Towards Pattom

Typical floor height : 3.75 m Ceiling height : 3.3 m Total plinth area : 740 sqm Plinth height : 0.45 m Slope of ramp : 1 : 12 Parking spaces provided : 48 Amenities provided : children’s play area, central park.

Parking sheds : 3 car sheds (5 no. s, 3 no. s, 8 no. s) 1 bike shed (12 no. s) Road width : 5m Turning radius : Inner : 3.5 m, Outer : 6m

Structural plan

Column dimensions : 50 x 20 x 45 cm (lbd)

Total no. of columns : 110

Ground floor plan

Total floor area : 740 sqm

Floor height : 3.75 m

1st floor plan

Total floor area : 1650 sqm

Floor height : 3.3 m

Gym

Information Centre and Reading Room

Typical floor plan

Total floor area : 1580 sqm

Floor height : 3.3 m

3 BHK Premium Apartment Detail 0.50

0.70 2.50

0.50

0.70 0.30

0.50

1.20

2.90

0.50

D4

3

2 4.90

0.20 0.25

BATHROOM 210 X 150

6.20

4.10

A

A BATHROOM 210 X 150

+13.55 LVL

2.90

KITCHEN 430 X 340

LIVING ROOM 340 X 470

4

15.20

V1

SW1

0.20 0.25

1

0.50 3.60

1.00

+13.55 LVL

BEDROOM 350 X 400

+13.60 LVL

SW3

2.90

KITCHEN 430 X 340

LIVING ROOM 340 X 470

BEDROOM 350 X 400

+13.60 LVL

3.60

D1 +13.65 LVL

+13.65 LVL WALK IN CLOSET 150 X 170

0.25 0.20

WASH 150 X 90 SW4

1.10

D3

0.25 0.20

D2 SW1

+13.65 LVL

1.95

SW2

D2

+13.65 LVL

1.00

+13.60 LVL

D3

+13.65 LVL

2.15

+13.65 LVL

+13.60 LVL

D1

BEDROOM 470 X 340

BALCONY 350 X 180

+13.60 LVL +13.55 LVL

3.40 0.70

0.50

0.20

BEDROOM 470 X 340

0.20

0.20

0.70

0.20

0.20

+0.10

+0.00

+0.00

3.60

BEDROOM 470 X 300

+13.60 LVL +13.55 LVL BATHROOM 210 X 150

D

D

1

2.60 0.60

0.60

BALCONY 350 X 180

BATHROOM 210 X 150

2

3

4

1.00

0.50 0.50

0.50

Floor Plan

+0.10

+13.60 LVL

+13.60 LVL

+13.65 LVL

SW1

1.80

1.00

+13.60 LVL

WALK IN CLOSET 150 X 170

+13.55 LVL

0.25 0.20

V1

V1

1.50

+13.65 LVL

+13.55 LVL BATHROOM 210 X 150

BATHROOM 210 X 150

SW1

+13.65 LVL

BALCONY 470 X300

2.90

Structural Grid Layout

+0.00 +0.00

+0.10

BATHROOM TILE TILE SIZE : 60 X 30

+0.10 VITRIFIED TILE TILE SIZE : 60 X 60

VITRIFIED TILE TILE SIZE : 60 X 60

VITRIFIED TILE TILE SIZE : 60 X 60

+0.00 +0.00

+0.00

+0.10

+0.10

+0.00

+0.10

+0.00

+0.00

+0.00 +0.10

+0.10

+0.10 +0.00

+0.10

+0.10

+0.00

WOOD VINYL FLOORING TILE SIZE : 120 X 20

+0.10

+0.10

+0.00

+0.00

+0.10

+0.00

+0.10

+0.00

+0.00

WOOD VINYL FLOORING TILE SIZE : 120 X 20

+0.10

+0.10

+0.10

WOOD VINYL FLOORING TILE SIZE : 120 X 20

VITRIFIED TILE TILE SIZE : 60 X 60

+0.00

+0.10

+0.10

+0.00

+0.10

+0.00

+0.00

VITRIFIED TILE TILE SIZE : 60 X 60 BATHROOM TILE TILE SIZE : 60 X 30

WOOD VINYL FLOORING TILE SIZE : 120 X 20

VITRIFIED TILE TILE SIZE : 60 X 60 BATHROOM TILE TILE SIZE : 60 X 30

+0.00

+0.00

Ceiling Plan Layout HANGLING LIGHT

CEILING FAN

SPOTLIGHT

CEILING FAN WITH LIGHT

Flooring Material Plan COFFERED LED STRIP

10.80

C WALK IN CLOSET 150 X 170 +13.60 LVL

BEDROOM 470 X 300

3.60

C

D1

+13.60 LVL

+13.65 LVL

+13.65 LVL

0.20 0.20 0.25

SW3

SW2

LIVING ROOM 340 X 380

1.10

+13.60 LVL

WALK IN CLOSET 150 X 170

+13.65 LVL

BALCONY 470 X300

D3

D2

BALCONY 320 X 340

DINING 360 X 330

SW1

W4

D2 WALK IN CLOSET 150 X 170

0.15

+13.60 LVL

BALCONY 350 X 300

0.15

LIVING ROOM 340 X 380 +13.65 LVL

0.15 0.20 0.30

1.95 BALCONY 320 X 340

DINING 360 X 330

B

+13.65 LVL

SW2

+13.60 LVL

0.20 BALCONY 350 X 300

WALK IN CLOSET 150 X 170 WASH 150 X 90

B

Vitrified Tile : 60 x 60 cm - Living, Dining, Bedroom, Kitchen Wood Vinyl Flooring : 120 x 20 cm - Balcony, Terrace Ceramic Tile : 30 x 60 cm - Bathroom

3 BHK Premium Apartment Detail 4.30

HANGLING LIGHT

15A

0.19

1.50

0.80

SPOTLIGHT

5A 15A

5A

5A

5A

15A

5A

5A

CEILING FAN CEILING FAN WITH LIGHT 5A

5A

BATHROOM 210 X 150

MIRROR LIGHT

5A

15A

5A

COFFERED LED STRIP

5A

5A

15A

5A

+13.55 LVL

TUBE LIGHT

5A

5A

2.4

5A

EXHAUST FAN 15A

5A

5A

KITCHEN 430 X 340

3.40

5A SWITCH + SOCKET AT LVL +150 / +30 / +90

+13.60 LVL

2.60

5A SWITCH + REGULATOR

5A

CALLING BELL AT LVL +240 BELL PUSH AT LVL +135

5A

5A 15A

15A SWITCH + SOCKET AT LVL +240 / +150 / +30

5A

5A

5A

5A

5A

5A

5A

5A

+13.65 LVL

1.0

DISTRIBUTION BOARD (MCB)

15A

5A

CONNECTION BETWEEN APPLIANCES

5A

5A

WASH 150 X 90

CONNECTION FROM MCB

5A

0.80

Electrical Plan & Layout

15A

5A

5A

15A

5A

5A

WALK IN CLOSET 150 X 170

1.20

1.10

1.20

5A

Kitchen and Bathroom Plan 1.00

0.80

1.15

0.60

0.95

0.45

0.90

1.25

1.20

0.45

0.15

0.50

0.85

0.50

0.85 0.30

0.35

1.10

0.15

2.30

0.90 0.15 0.60

0.40

0.25

0.75

0.50

0.90

0.90

0.75 0.4

0.4

0.90 0.35

0.55

Sectional Elevation : Kitchen

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.70

2.10

0.45 0.75

0.45

Sectional Elevation : Bathroom

2.45

0.60 0.85

0.85 0.30

0.70

0.50 0.60 0.90

2.10 0.90

1.80 0.90

VIEW TO KITCHEN

Section AA

Sectional Elevation : Bedroom

5th floor plan

Total floor area : 1680 sqm

Floor height : 3.3 m

Indoor Games Area

Skybar and Swimming Pool

Banquet Hall

Sections

Key Plan

Section AA’

Section BB’

Views

ARTS & CRAFT CENTRE

Architecture Portfolio

04

Project Type | Academic - Semester 7 Mentors | Ar. Gautum Sasidaran, Ar. Devi Shyam, Ar. Vivek Venugopalan, Ar. Adarsh Viswam Location | Varkala, Trivandrum, Kerala Site Area | 36 Acre Softwares Used | Autocad, Sketchup, Lumion, Photoshop,

Centre for Arts & Craft

The culture that we follow shows our inner identity in an open-minded way. Akin, the culture of a place portrays its greatness and prosperity to the entire world and attracts everyone to explore one such culturally rich destination, that is Kerala. Kerala’s rich cultural heritage is depicted in its art and crafts. The state is well known for its articulate craftsmanship and vibrant art forms done immaculately captivating visitors and audiences with an ethereal experience which is an intimate part of her tradition.

The vision for the project was to showcase the cultural heritage of Kerala and earn the title of a ‘Cultural landmark for India’. The idea was envisioned to be realised under the Vision Varkala 2020 project by Vision Varkala Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (VIVID), Kerala. The brief of the project was to create a centre for arts and craft in Varkala, one of Kerala’s popular tourist destinations. The vision statement that drove the design process was “To develop the site into a glocal landmark, plugging in backwater tourism.”

Zoning based on inferences from vision The paid zone accounts for most of the crz areas, along with areas which have some of the best views from the site to the surrounding interface.

Thus attracting visitors to the paid zone.

The allocated free zone creates a connection between the vehicle entry and boat entry.

This allows for movement of people through the site, hence attracting more visitors.

Allocation of paid zone on higher contours which have more viewshed attracting tourists from afar, and neighbouring towns.

The existing waterbody in site has been retained and waterfront elements have been constructed for public access to waterbody.

Free zone

Paid zone

Final zoning Guest accomodation moved to edge of site which has max range view to the lake.

Free zone provided with areas of leisure, childrens play area, oat, pond interface and boating activties making it a landmark.

Large park provides necessary buffer between active zone and guest resort zone

Craft zone is placed on the highest part of the zone due to its importance and also acting as a landmark

Arts zone placed at cntre of the site, coming right after picot. The commercial zone is clubbed with arts zone to form the active zone of the region

Parking and staff access have been placed such to reduce the amount of vehicle traffic within site, make th site more pedestrian friendly.

Children’s park

Guest accomodation

Water entry / Kayak

Commercial zone

Vehicle entry / Pond interface Craft centre

Parking

Park Central pivot

Learning centre Staff accomodation

Artist accomodation Arts centre

Artists accomodation moved to more private zone in site and has connection to both learning zone and craft centre

Boat Jetty

Floating Cottages

Guest Accomodation

Nature Cove

Boat Jetty

Auditorium

ROOF PLAN

Sculpture Park

Kayaking Event Ground

Stalls Central Pivot

OAT

Children’s Park

Koothambalam Garden Restaurant

Kalari Thara

Legend: Vehicle Road

Training Centre

OAT

Sale Points

Art and Craft centre

Pedestrian Paved Path

Main Entry

Cycle and Cart Track Paved Ground Main Parking

Wooden Deck Dedicated Cycle Track Lawn

MASTERPLAN, AREA : 36 Acres

Main Entrance View

Artist’s Accomodation

Hostel

Staff Accomodation

CENTRE FOR ARTS AND CRAFT

Entrance Waiting Area

The Spine

SECTION AA’

Open Air Theatre

View Point

The Courtyard

Key plan

A

A’

URBAN DESIGN

Architecture Portfolio

05

Project Type | Academic - Semester 8 Mentors | Ar. Gautum Sasidaran, Ar. Devi Shyam, Ar. Vivek Venugopalan, Ar. Adarsh Viswam Location | Akkulam, Trivandrum, Kerala Intervention Site Area | 50 Acre Presentation Done Using | Hand-Drafting, Hand-Rendering, Physical Model Making, Photoshop, Illustrator

Urban Waterfront Development Water is an important defining element of settlements across the world and can be traced back through a city’s historical structure and morphology. An urban waterfront has a special place in the modern resident’s heart because it connects them with nature. Equitable access to urban waterfront if ensured at all times, proves fruitful. A mixed-use development plan, celebrating the rich history, along the urban waterfront can make the place vibrant.

Parvathy puthanaar was an artificial canal that was developed during the reign of Rani Parvathi Bai, then maharani of Travancore. The canal connected various important towns and was a major trade route. However, at present, the canal remains unused and in a dilapidated condition. Most cities designed along the canal treat it as their backyard. People and cities end up dumping waste and sewage into the stream. The aim of this studio was to design urban water front development projects along the canal, introducing more activities and footfall to these regions, henceforth reinstating Parvathy Puthanaar to its former glorious state.

Vayalil

Restaurant

Trivandrum Municipal Corporation

SECONDARY STUDY

E.V.A. REIMAGINED : REDEVELOPMENT OF PARVA

LEGEND Ward Boundary Region of Interest Trivandrum Corporation Limit Parvathy Puthanaar Stretch

Aakkulam Tourist Village

World Market

Trivandrum International Airport

KIMS Hospital

Mall of Travancore

Kerala Government Secretariat

Trivandrum Cen

PALAYAM

College of Engineering, Trivandrum

PRASANTH NAGAR Amayizhanchan Thodu River

Medical College, Trivandrum

AAKKULAM

CHETTIKUNNU

NALUMU

Amayizhanchan Thodu River

Amayizhanchan Thodu River

ALATHARA

PETTAH

Infosys Limited, Trivandrum

PERU Akkulam Lake

ORUVATHILKOTTA

Amayizhanchan Thodu River

CHACKA

Akkulam Bridge

Towards Technocity, Pallipuram

Vallakadavu

VALIYAKULAM KARIMANAL

KARIKKAKOM

Towards Kazhakkoottam Railway Station

Towards Technopark and Technocity, Thiruvananthapuram

THUMBA

MADHAVAPURAM Veli Lake

Travancore Titanium Limited

VETTUCAUD

SHANGUMUGHAM

KOCHUVELI

VELI

VALIATH

Valiya Veli Fish Monger Vettucaud Beach

Veli Beach

Kannanthura Beach Shangumugham Beach

Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)

St. Thomas Church, Veli LEGEND NH66 Bypass Road

Main Road

Bypass Service Road

Parvathy Puthanaar

Railway Line Govt.

Infrastructure Transportation landmark

Intervention Areas

Tourist landmark Religious landmark

Commercial landmark Social Infrastructure Activity landmark

Architecture Portfolio

Veli Beach

Veli Tourist Village

Lulu Mall, Trivandrum

Kochuveli Railway Station

Karikkakom Chamundi Devi Temple

Madre De Deus Church (Vettucaud Church)

Shangu

ATHY PUTHANAAR & THE URBAN COALESCE

AAKKULAM

VALLAKADAVU

EDAYAR

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

2018 - 2023 ECOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE INFRASTRUCTURE POPULATION DENSITY CURRENT GROWTH INTENSITY

ntral KSRTC Bus Terminal

Trivandrum Central Railway Station

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Poonthura Putthanpally Juma Masjid

Chitranjali Studio, Thiruvallam

Kerala Arts & Crafts Village, Kovalam

FUTURE

Towards Nemom Railway Station Towards Papanamcode

Killi River

Karamana River

THAMPANOOR

Killi River

THAKARAPARAMBU

Karamana River

CHALAI Vellayani Lake Killi River

UKKU Karamana River Killi River

EAST FORT (KIZHAKKEKOTTA)

UNTHANNI

JUDGEKUNNU THOTTAM

Karamana River

KARINKADAMUGAL

PUTHENPALAM

THIRUVALLAM VIKAS NAGAR

MUTTATHARA Karamana River

KUMARICHANTHA Sewage Treatment Plant Muttathura

Killi River

Edayar Island

VALIYATHURA BEEMAPALLY

HOPE

umugham Beach

POONKULAM MILMA Dairy Plant

POONTHURA

ARATHAM MOOLA

PACHALLOOR Killi River

VAZHAMUTTOM Valiyathura Beach

Towards Kovalam

Pozhikkara Beach

Poonthura Beach

Panathura View Point

Samudra Beach

Bio Diversity Museum, Vallakadavu

Valiyathura Beach Pier

Beemapally Dargah Shereef

St. Thomas Church, Poonthura

Parasurama Temple, Thiruvallam

Towards Vizhinjam Harbour and Proposed Vizhinjam Port

2018 - 2022

E.V.A. REIMAGINED : REDEVELOPMENT OF PARVATHY PUTHANAAR & THE URBAN COALESCE

PRIMARY STUDY

VISION

2018 - 2023

VISION

Visualisation of a vibrant / thriving city destination serving as a gateway connecting people

TRI

Envisioning vallakadavu by rejuvenating the past glory and by it a gate way or entry point to the city by establishing a linkage with the heritage and there by functioning as a urban node

OBJECTIVES

OBJECTIVES

• Reshape akkulam into a city level destination • Strengthening the ecology and promoting symbiotic relationships between normal and Built environment • Establish cultural equity in building of that area.

• Rejenuvation of Parvathy puthanaar and integrate it with the city.

• Vallakadavu as a Gateway or entry point to the city • Heritage conservation • Rejuvanation of Parvathi puthanar • Community upliftment

PADB

AAKKULAM TOURIST VILLAGE

PERUNTHANNI KIMS HOSPITAL VENPALAVATTOM

VALLA

AKKULAM LAKE

BUS TERMIN TECHNO PARK

LULU MALL

BIO DIVERSITY MUSEUM

WORLD MARKET

KARIKKAKOM

KARIKKAKOM TEMPLE

TRIVANDRUM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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KOCHUVELI RAILWAY STATION VSSC MADHAVAPURAM

INDUSTRIAL AREA VETTUKAUD

SHANGUMUGHAM

VELI

VELI CHURCH

VALIYATHURA

VELI TOURIST VILLAGE SHANGUMUGHAM BEACH

VELI BEACH Towards Technocity, Pallipuram

COAST LINE

MAIN ROAD

MAIN ROADS

RAILWAY LINE

PARVATHY PUTHANAAR

RIVERS

WATERBODIES

MAJOR PLAYERS

SECONDARY DRIVERS

TOWNS / COMMUNTIES

EXISTING RESIDENTIAL

EXISTING COMMERCIAL

REAL ESTATE GROWTH

INTERVENTION/ POTENTIAL ZONES

MAJOR INFLUENCE

SECONDARY INFLUENCE

COMMUNITY INFLUENCE

MAJOR CONNECTIONS

SECONDARY CONNECTIONS

POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL CORRIDOOR

NH 66

City Structure Architecture Portfolio

ARRATTU PATH

REGION OF FOCUS

PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIONS

Aakkulam Aakkulam region acts like a bridge between the technology district and main city centre of Trivandrum. Aakkulam has plenty of transportation infrastructure such as railway station, national highway, airport, KSRTC bus terminal and national waterway. These infrastructures bring in visitors from all over the country and even on an international scale.

Aakulam has plenty of natural resources in the form of lake, pozhi, beach, river, blue green edges and a plethora of flora and fauna. Hence one can witness Aakkulam transforming into a gateway to Trivandrum city.

IVANDRUM CENTRAL BUS TERMINAL TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION CHALAI

Towards Padmanabhapuram Palace

ATTUKAL TEMPLE

BHANABHA SWAMY TEMPLE

VISION

Capturing the sense of place with its unique regional character OBJECTIVES

• To conserve and enhance the existing ecological corridor along Edayar Island.

• To create and develop a sense of identity to Edayar • To enhance and enrich cultural and religious tourism.

• To develop the island into a well established tourist destination considering its proimity to Kovalam and Vizhinjam

VKK NAGAR

CHENTHITTA

AKADAVU JUNCTION

NAL Towards proposed Vizhinjam Port

THIRUVALLAM MILMA DAIRY PLANT

THIRUVALLAM TEMPLE

POONTHURA MOSQUE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

POONTHURA

BEEMAPALLI VALIYATHURA BEACH

POONTHURA CHURCH

PARVATHY PUTHANAAR

POTENTIAL CITY SPINE

EDAYAR ISLAND

POONTHURA BEACH

NH 66

Vallakadavu

Edayar

Vallakadavu is a currently a defunct area, with under utilised land and infrastructure. even though the city is in close proximity to the padmanabha swamy temple area, the area id considered as the outskirts and lacks any major form of real estate development. However, the presense and sprawl around parvathy puthenaar and NH66 give high hopes of commercial activity and development in vallakadavu reinstating the old Trade port town back to its glorious state.

Vallakdavu also has notable historic structures such as biodiversity museum and major events happening like arattu.

Edayar is an untapped resource in terms of real estate and tourism. The island has rich floura and fauna and various edge characters such as river banks, beaches, deltas, etc.

The richness of biodiversity and topography increase its importance as a tourist destination. As population increases, followed by rapid urban development in the capital city, residents will have to look for new natural landscapes, water features and green areas. Edayar surely is the next paradise that city residents can escape to. With the rejuvenation of parvathy puthanar more people can access the destination.

Aakkulam lake

Aakkulam Development of Parvathy puthanaar and its edges will increase transit via the waterbody for both tourists and cargo. Aakulam region also has industrial and residential zones as its neighbours. This will empower already existing businesses and become an incubator for development of more commercial infrastructure in the region. The import export infrastructure that Aakkulam provides will invite bigger players to the city.

Lulu mall

The strategic importance of Aakkulam region (with respect to proximity to important cities and being a transportation hub) will attract more settlements in the region, particularly medium and high-rise type. This will lead to subsequent increase in population density and traffic. There will be a need for more traffic solutions such as road widening, metro, high speed rail, flyovers, redevelopment/ extension of existing transport infrastructure (rail, airport, bus) etc. Aakkulam which already has plenty of blue green edges and natural landscapes has a potential for becoming a destination of hospitality, meditation and wellness.

Aakkulam bridge

Venpalavattom Junction

Towards Technopark Trivandrum

ULLOOR - AAKKULAM JUNC

Towards Thumba Testing and Launching Centre AAKKULAM TOURIST VILLAGE

AKKULAM BRIDGE

LULU MALL

VSSC

MADHAVAPURAM RAILWAY CROSSING VELI CHURCH

KOCHUVELI RAILWAY STATION WORLD MARKET

VELI TOURIST VILLAGE

VENPALAVATTOM JUNC

To Pettah

KARIKKAKOM CHAMUNDI TEMPLE

LEGEND NATIONAL HIGHWAY 66

STATE HGHWAY

RAILWAY LINES

PARVATHY PUTHANAAR

INTERVENTION BOUNDARY

MAJOR NODES

MINOR NODES

MAJOR BUS STOPS

BRIDGES

PEDESTRIAN ROUTES

Parvathy Puthenaar

With the rejuvenation of Aakulam lake and Parvathy puthanaar, more water front developments will be encouraged in the region, reviving and transforming the current dilapidated and defunct veil and Aakkulam walkways. Gradual development in the city will increase land value that can result in a shift in settlement typology. New land use plan and settlement patterns will be required to increase the carrying capacity of the region. The Vision we selected for urban design in aakkulam is Reimagining/ Restructuring defunct spaces through placemaking and community development.

Veli walkway

City Centre - Aakkulam The idea of the project was to rejuvenate the currently defunct clay factory into a city centre. The elements for the same included a national museum and art gallery, more exhibition spaces, a commercial street, a flea market and other transitional spaces. These elements are placed, beginning from Kochuveli railway station and ending with the serene beauty of Parvathy Puthenaar.

Hand rendered masterplan

Physical Model

SHEET DESIGN : SHANEL SCARIA GEORGE S8A

OTHER WORKS

Architecture Portfolio

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Other works

During my architectural adventure at MCAP, I was able to participate in many workshops, events and competitions. My college had the chance to host the annual ZONASA, a nationally acclaimed architectural event for students. I also got the opportunity to participate in and the annual CLAYGRID workshop series held at my college. I have a particular interest in photography and a glimpse of some of my works are shown here.

As a batch, I have successfully been able to coordinate various studio exhibitions and also lead the creation and publication of a book on the topic: Kerala Arts and Craft. I have also been a part of development of a website “history inked” about display of various sketches of historically significant structures. The next few pages showcase the various works that I have created and gain exposure from.

Pradyot - Book publication We started writing this book shortly after the beginning of our architectural design for this semester. As architecture students, our quests to imbibe knowledge before getting out in the field has become our duty over time. This led to our pursuit of understanding the working of arts and craft in Kerala.

First and foremost, we hope to provide a brief general assessment on the different arts and crafts in Kerala. The scope and contents of the various chapters of the book have been so planned as to make each chapter self-contained even at the risk of repetition. Secondly, we would like to acknowledge that exploring the arts and crafts of Kerala was a surreal experience and we hope that the same feeling is evoked in the reader.

In the execution of this extensive and multifarious undertaking; We, students of Marian Architecture and Planning take satisfaction in knowing we have done our very best and in this spirit, we lay rest to the manuscript of this volume. We hope this book comes to be accepted in due course as a work of approbation by paramours of Kerala Arts and Crafts.

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Competition - Residence design The competition had a vision on the concept of developing residences that were COVID – 19 compatible. The organisers was looking or new innovations solutions to tackle the current problems faced by quarantine patients in homes.

Aerial view

The brief of the project was to design a residence for 4 individuals. There must be a special set of isolation room within the house including a bedroom, workspace and living area. The kitchen must also have a window contact to the sick move.

Living space

Courtyard

Bedroom

Mood board

History sketches

Contd.

Sketches

Self illustration

Wall painting

Short film : Thira

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Exhibiton space

Short film : Team

Physical models Site for art and craft centre

Lotus temple

Contd.

Chapel

Business hotel

Church of brasilia

Residence

Shanel Scaria George shanel.george12345@gmail.com +91 7012085410