Shruthilaya Ramkumar Interior Design Portfolio - 2020

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01 Restaurant

02 Retail Outlet

03 Loft Apartment 04 Exhibition 05 Office

06 Retail Outlet

07 5 - Star Hotel

08 Cinema Theatre 09 3D Renders

10 Furniture Design

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RESTAURANT

2020

KILELE THE CLIENT

THE LOCATION

The restaurant aims to explore the concept of dining as an experience rather than regarding it as an activity. The restaurant, catagorised under high casual dining, will house 204 seats spread over three floors including terrace and outdoor dining.

The restaurant will be located ina hotel complex in The Plateau locatlity of Abidjan, the economical capital of Ivory Coast. It is characterized by a high level of industrialization and urbanization.

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Kilele - Abidjan, Ivory Coast

THE CONCEPT The design of the restaurant, would be a point of convergence of the various tribes.The philosophies, artistry and material usage of these tribes would serve as a major source of inspiration for the design of the space.

Elements such as patterns, colours, fabrics and materials that mark the identity of these tribes would be translated into the interiors in a manner that would flaunt the essence of their culture.

HIMBA TRIBE

THE SAN PEOPLE

YORUBA TRIBE

ZULU TRIBE

Borrowing these elements, the restaurant would reflect the rich heritage of Africa as well as personalize it to fit into its locality of Abidjan.

Kilele - Abidjan, Ivory Coast

MATERIAL BOARD

CONCEPT BOARD

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Kilele - Abidjan, Ivory Coast

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

TERRACE FLOOR PLAN

Kilele - Abidjan, Ivory Coast

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FIRST FLOOR PLAN

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

TERRACE FLOOR PLAN

The terrace has views of the cityscape and the sea on the east and the hotel pool in the south. The vertically supporrted wood beams provide partial shade from the sun and create interesting patterns.

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Kilele - Abidjan, Ivory Coast

SECTION A

Section A Showing the southern walls of the restaurant with views to the hotel pool.

Ceiling to floor sliding doors to maximize light and ventilation and also allow beautiful views for the diners.

SECTION B

Section B Showing the western walls, ability to see the outdoor patio dining on the ground floor and the various elements incorporated from the tribes, creating a cohesive space.

Right-side Render The bar on the ground floor with views of the pool and a cool ears of corn ceiling giving the space a relaxed and fun vibe. Use of terracotta on the face of the bar and a wood countertop complete the look.

Kilele - Abidjan, Ivory Coast

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Kilele - Abidjan, Ivory Coast

View showing the dining space incorporating coloured patterned fabrics and patterned walls with relief work.

Ground floor Outdoor dining and bar view from pool.

Kilele - Abidjan, Ivory Coast

First floor Group dining areas - seats 8 each. Good for communal feasts and gatherings of large numbers.

Done in collaboration with a team: Andela Tosic, Charu Agrawal, Durga Karthik, Swetha Sundararajan.

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RETAIL OUTLET 2020

THE CLIENT

THE LOCATION

Givenchy has been sensuously reinterpreting the code of elegance, sophistication and femininity since it was founded in 1952. Casual chic, aristocratic elegance and femininity all combine in the timeless world of Givenchy.

A new outlet for the brand is yet to open in Empoli, Italy.

The brand is looking to expland its empire and be more widely accessible to the people.

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Givenchy - Empoli, Italy

MATERIAL BOARD

CONCEPT BOARD

Givenchy - Empoli, Italy

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FACADE ELEVATION

FLOOR PLAN

Givenchy - Empoli, Italy

RENDERED PLAN

Window display for the Givenchy 2021 collection inspired by the Pont des Arts in Paris, France.

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Givenchy - Empoli, Italy

SECTION A

Rendered view showing womenswear and bags.

Showing also the path to more womenswear and the dressing ro o m s .

Givenchy - Empoli, Italy

SECTION B

Rendered view showing womenswear, footwear for men and women and the dressing lounge in the back.

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Givenchy - Empoli, Italy

Givenchy - Empoli, Italy

Rendered view showing the various leather products and footwear. On the left is an asymmetrical display system.

Done in collaboration with a team: Andela Tosic, Charu Agrawal, Durga Karthik, Swetha Sundararajan.

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LOFT APARTMENT

2020

THE CLIENT

THE LOCATION

Kengo Kuma, a Japanese architect and professor born 8th August 1954, travels often to Milan, Italy where he has a secondary firm set up after Tokyo, Japan. Kuma loves the ocean and swimming. He is considered one of the most significant contemporary Japanese architects and is often compared to the likes of Tadao Ando and Shigeru Ban to name a few.

Due to his frequent travels to the European Union, the city of Trieste is the perfect getaway for the architect. Trieste is a city and a seaport in northeastern Italy. Throughout history it has been influenced by its location at the crossroads of Latin, Slavic, and Germanic cultures. Built mostly on a hillside that becomes a mountain, Triestes urban territory lies at the foot of an imposing escarpment that comes down abruptly from the Karst Plateau towards the sea.

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Kengo Kuma - Trieste, Italy

CONCEPT BOARD

The new interior will give the client an intrinsic feeling of home and familiarity through carefully executed cultural elements and concepts. The design will also follow the client’s own philosophy of respecting and referencing the location of projects; particularly in regard to Nature.

Nature will play a central role in the design concept as the delineation of outside and inside is blurred. This concept will take the user beyond just the visual realm and intrigue all the senses.

Kengo Kuma - Trieste, Italy

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MATERIAL BOARD

Materials used in this project will reflect the preferences of Mr. Kuma, who uses materials and technology to explore the intersection of tradition and innovation. Wood, stone, paper and glass will be utilized in a balanced way to create harmonious spaces. They will be deployed in ways that subvert their typical sense of materiality; playing with weight, light, shadow and texture.

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Kengo Kuma - Trieste, Italy

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

Kengo Kuma - Trieste, Italy

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

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Kengo Kuma - Trieste, Italy

SECTION A

Top The section shows the living room, guest bedroom and studio. Can catch the feeling of enchanted forest indoors, making it a seamless indooroutdoor space.

Bottom View showing the kitchen and dining area

Kengo Kuma - Trieste, Italy

SECTION B

Top The section shows the kitchen and dining downstairs and the master bedroom upstairs.

Here also is seen the Japanese garden elements in the entrance foyer.

Bottom View showing the master bedroom and guest bedroom - lowlevel beds similar to traditional Japanese futons.

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VENICE BIENNALE 2020

THE THEME

THE LOCATION

How will we live together?

That’s the seemingly simple, yet poignant, question posed

by Hashim Sarkis, dean of the MIT School of Architecture and Planning and curator of the 17th Venice Architecture Biennale, and also the title of the show.

The Venice Biennale is an arts organization based in Venice and the name of the original and principal biennial exhibition the organization presents. The organization changed its name to the Biennale Foundation while the exhibition is now called the Art Biennale to distinguish it from the organization and other exhibitions the Foundation organizes.

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Biennale - Venice, Italy

CONCEPT BOARD Through this exhibition the individual will go on a journey of selfrealization as they confront different emotions and intangible feelings. They will be confronted with different decisions, stimuli and questions relating to themselves, the world and their place in it.

In the postmodern, pop art and colour pop style, we will create a maze through which people walk, forced to make difficult decisions and posed exposing questions that in the end help them realise who they are.

MOOD BOARD A key figure of postmodernism movement, Vitorio Gregoti’s architectural philosophy was that during the design process the Architect must reveal the essence of a landscape and this he does through geometric organization and identification of an operational unit. In this way we will explore the internal landscape of the self; so as to reveal it.

Biennale - Venice, Italy

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Left The floor plan shows the complex maze where each vestibule showcases one emotion with a total of 4. Each space has 2 exits to the next emotion which takes count of your decision as you pass through.

At the exit, there will be a digital display of everyones choices anonymously displayed to those whoever have completed the maze.

FLOOR PLAN

Top The view shows the entrance wall to the exhibit. It lays forth all the instructions for the maze and what is to come.

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Biennale - Venice, Italy

LOSS Right The view shows the choices you make in loss. One easier option and the other is more reflective on yourself.

Top An open elevation showing the messages and graphics on the wall all pertaining to loss on terms of losing something material of your own or someone in your life.

Biennale - Venice, Italy

FEAR Left The view shows the area in fear when the person makes a choice by instigating the though of playing russian roulette with your life.

Top An open elevation showing the messages and graphics on the wall all pertaining to fear.

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Biennale - Venice, Italy

RESPECT Left The view shows the two choices to be made in this space.

Choose friends or family? Who would you put your pride aside for?

Top An open elevation showing the messages and graphics on the wall displaying the choice of family or friends.

Biennale - Venice, Italy

FULFILLMENT Right The view shows the choices you make in fulfillement. One more jagged path which is far more selfish while the better more easier path where you can chose to be selfless.

Top An open elevation showing the messages and graphics on the wall exhibiting and manipulating the individual to care only about themselves.

Done in collaboration with: Andela Tosic, Olivia De Burgh, Simran Mahajan, Sinqobile Dakile.

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OFFICE 2020

THE CLIENT

THE LOCATION

Louis Vuitton is a french fashion and luxury goods company founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The brand is owned

by Louis Vuitton - Moet Hennesy group, a well known oragnisation.

Looking to renovate an old barn into an office for their logistics department. This renovation is one of the moves done by the brand to change their negative press image in regard to the environment.

Located in the outskirts of Paris, France, the office is housed on a vintage barn structure placed in a now suburban setting.

The barn faces a heavily travelled commercial street and the rear end stretched out into a wooded yard with a stream at the far end of it.

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Louis Vuiton - Paris, France

MATERIAL BOARD

CONCEPT

MOOD IMAGE

modern

ZEN

Louis Vuiton - Paris, France

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Louis Vuiton - Paris, France

GROUND FLOOR 1. Reception 2. Waiting area 3. Workspace 4. Managers Room 5. Conference room (x2) 6. Public Restroom (ADA standards) 7. Private restrooms 8. Storage and Server Room GROUND FLOOR PLAN

Louis Vuiton - Paris, France

FIRST FLOOR 1. Cafe and Pantry 2. Lounge 3. Recreational Space 4. Relaxation Room 5. Storage FIRST FLOOR PLAN

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Louis Vuiton - Paris, France

Top Left View of the Reception from the entrance. Use of natural undulating sone for the face of the recepton desk and the vertical wooden slats make the space more calming and modern to be in.

Top Right A view of the Workspace that can comfortably seat 10. This has been designed in accordance to COVID19- protocols and social distancing while still maintaining the image of the brand and concept.

Bottom Left The waiting area set in an atrium open to 2 skylights and a zen garden on the side that provides and calm and serene environment to be in.

Louis Vuiton - Paris, France

Top Left The pantry on the first floor also doubles as a sort of cafe and collaboration space where the employees may enjoy their food and also hold collaborative meetings.

Top Right The lounge adjacent to the pantry is a place where the employees may unwind for a break on the sofa or in the communal seats created in the platform. This area provides a stunning view of the entire barn and the main atrium.

Bottom Right The conference room has been designed to keep the professional image of the company on show while still using natural materials to follow the concept. Products chosen also follow the same.

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RETAIL OUTLET 2019

THE CLIENT

THE LOCATION

Burberry is an English fashion and luxury goods company founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry. Brand is most famous for their trench coat and scarfs harbouring the famous checked pattern.

To design a flagship store along with other miscellaneous spaces to aid the brand showroom.

The project is located in Chennai, India in a mall in an up and coming upscale neighbourhood. The store takes up just under 30,000 sqft space on the top floor of the mall.

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Burberry - Chennai, India

CONCEPT BOARD

Burberry - Chennai, India

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Left To bring something different to the Burberry brand, this store will be a culmination of the various flagship stores from around the world. Interpretting the old British Regent style in a Modern way. The heavier regent style is toned down allowing he products to shine through whilel not comprimisng the interiors.

Right The Burberry Aesthetic - Use of warm neutral colours with additions of red and olive and hints of polished metal. Use of geometric patterns on the walls and floor - Boiserie panels and cabochon floor tiles (signature element) and the use of Art Deco style chandeliers.

LONDON FLAGSHIP STORE

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Burberry - Chennai, India

FLOOR PLAN

Burberry - Chennai, India

FLOOR PLAN

Left Floor plan for the main shopping space.

Top Floor plan for the secondary spaces relatining to the store.

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Burberry - Chennai, India

Burberry - Chennai, India

The Entrance displaying all bags and wallets for men and women.

The place from where the store split into 3 directions for the different categories.

The womens wear section. Turning left from the bags section, There are two sections dedicated for women. The second section splits to an entry to Burberry Children and one to the trial rooms.

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Burberry - Chennai, India

The mens section can be accessed by moviing straight ahead from the bags section. Designed darker for the male, it also has direct access to the trial rooms.

The VIP lounge can be accessed through the jewelry section on the right side of the bags. It has 4 rooms with changing rooms and seating area complete with refreshments.

Burberry - Chennai, India

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ENTRANCE WALL

BAGS DISPLAY WALL

EXTERIOR STORE ELEVATION

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Burberry - Chennai, India

Burberry - Chennai, India

Right The lobby space for the secondary spaces. This is maininly used for various social gatherings and shows hosted by the brand and others.

Left The warehouse space to be used for social events related to this brand as well as others.

The cafe designed for the store, featuring English snacks and sweets has access through the lobby.

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5-STAR HOTEL 2018

THE CLIENT

THE LOCATION

This vibrant hotel offers a soulful sanctuary serving up food, music and art. The Maxwell New York City is a perfect, luxurious, urban respite from the busy city outside.

Decorated in a signature contemporary style, your room offers cutting edge design, style and sophistication.

They are looking to renovate keeping in mind their image.

Located in Manhattan’s Midtown East neighborhood, and the corner of 49th street and Lexington Avenue, right across the street from the iconic Waldorf Astoria.

Formally the W New York, this hotel is set close to some of the city’s main attractions, from Times Square to museums and Broadway theatre district. Rockefeller Center, Times Square and Central Park are also easily walkable from here.

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The Maxwell Hotel - New York

CONCEPT BOARD

The Maxwell Hotel - New York

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LOBBY FLOOR PLAN

ELEVATION D

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The Maxwell Hotel - New York

BANQUET FLOOR PLAN

ELEVATION D

The Maxwell Hotel - New York

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ELEVATION A

ELEVATION B

RESTAURANT FLOOR PLAN

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The Maxwell Hotel - New York

BAR FLOOR PLAN

PRESIDENTIAL SUUITE FLOOR PLAN

Presidential Suite bedroom

The Maxwell Hotel - New York

STANDARD ROOM FLOOR PLAN

Standard room bedroom

SUITE ROOM FLOOR PLAN

Executive Suite bedroom

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CINEMA THEATRE 2018

THE CLIENT

THE LOCATION

Meridian Audio is a British manufacturer of highperformance, high-fidelity audio and video components and systems founded in 1977 by Bob Stuart and Allen Boothroyd.

Looking to expand their enterprise into cinema theatres.

Site located in London, England.

In contrast to other large multiplex-cinemas in Leicester Square, this is a little gem of a theater tucked away around the corner of the busy square.

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Meridian Theatre - London, England

Left Abstraction of nature.

Curves are what define nature. Using triangles, an abstraction of curves has been showcased in a youthful manner. There is a contemporary style followed here. Abstraction of forms is a charteristic of Contemporary design.

The colours used makes this a fun place to visit and also creates an intermediate between the environment in the theatre hall and the public spaces.

Right Floor plan of the complex. Inculdes: Lobby, Breakout space, two theatres and the male and female restrooms.

The Maxwell Hotel - New York

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CINEMA THEATRE FLOOR PLAN

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The Maxwell Hotel - New York

Meridian Theatre - London, England

LOBBY & BREAKOUT FLOOR PLAN

Left View of Break out space with booth seating and lounge seating.

Bottom View of entrance lobby with the ticketing and concessions counter.

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Meridian Theatre - London, England

THEATRE FLOOR PLAN

THEATRE ELEVATION

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3D RENDERS 2020

THE BRIEF

THE LOCATION

To design a house inspired by any architect or interior designer. Here chosen was Architect Kengo Kuma Japanese contemporary architect.

The house would be located in Tokyo Japan. A simple home for two that would house the necessary spaces for comfortable living.

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3D Renders

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

INSPIRATION BOARD FIRST FLOOR PLAN

Living room open to the kitchen and dining . Behind, the floating staircase to the first floor - a contemporary and minimal concept.

3D Renders

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3D Renders

First floor master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet. The bed rests upon a floating platform like that of a traditional Japanese futon.

3D Renders

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FURNITURE DESIGN 2020

THE CLIENT

THE LOCATION

Female in her ealy 30s works as a freelance fashion designer for bags, scarves and belts.

Needs space saving techniques to compliment her small modern apartment. Needs a functional but aesthetic work and display station for her home studio.

The home studio is located in downtown Los Angeles, one of the busiest areas of the city. A small apartment fit for 1 is where she would be able to work from home as well as stay close to her professional studio.

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Furniture Design

MOOD BOARD

CONCEPT BOARD

Furniture Design

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Furniture Design

Furniture Design

UNIT PLAN

UNIT PLAN - OPEN

FRONT ELEVATION

SIDE ELEVATION

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Furniture Design

Furniture Design

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SHRUTHILAYA RAMKUMAR I N T E R I O R

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shruthilayaramkumar@gmail.com