SRILALITHA YELESWARAPU- UNDERGRADUATE PORTFOLIO 2021

SRILALITHA YELESWARAPU

“They say a room can tell you a lot about one’s personality

So I swung the door open and let them see The space that reflected a significant part of me”

PERSONAL STATEMENT

“Sincerity before all else, To explore and share learnings, To design and discover possibilities, To build and provide opportunities, To dream and create hope, Forever with and for the ones around.”

D.O.B: 02/ 02/ 1997

Bangalore, India

+91 8884652992

yelesrilalitha22@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/srilalithayeleswarapu

EDUCATION B M S COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE | Bangalore, India

(Previously, Dept. of Architecture at B M S College of Engineering)

Bachelor of Architecture (CGPA 9.06/10)

EXPERIENCE

RETHINKING THE FUTURE | Architectural Journalism | Work from Home

Editorial Intern

Produced 15 articles relating to architecture styles, books and webinar reviews, architecture news, case studies, studio portfolios etc. that were published weekly on Rethinking The Future’s online platforms

DESIGN BOULEVARD | Architecture and Interiors | Bangalore, India

Architectural Intern

Involved in drafting detailed design and construction drawings, interior design, documenting site visits and client meetings for various projects of residential, commercial and institutional typologies

ACHIEVEMENTS

THE HABITAT- RETHINKING STUDENT HOUSING IN INDIA | Archmello

“Atop the Ridges” Shortlisted in Top 50 entries

NATIONAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL THESIS | COA, India

Shortlisted for regional level

CEPT ESSAY PRIZE 2018 | CEPT University

Shortlisted in top 10 entries and publication of essay “Narrations from Memory” in CEPT University Press, 2019

LIMITLESS DESIGN EVENT | Zone 5, Zonal NASA Convention, India

First place

WORKSHOPS

THE OPEN BOX PROJECT | Annual NASA Convention, Kerala, India

Hands-on construction workshop to build a meditative pavilion in DC School of Achitecture, Vagamon, Kerala, India

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ORDERLY CHAOS

Pg (1 - 8)

Pg (01 - 09)

A TRANSPORTATION HUB IN KALASIPALYAM

ACADEMIC PROJECT (2018)

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NOVEL ENCOUNTERS

Pg (9 - 22)

Pg (09 - 18)

A RECREATIONAL CENTER FOR THE BLIND

ACADEMIC PROJECT (2019)

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ATOP THE RIDGES

Pg (23 - 30)

Pg (19 - 26)

RETHINKING STUDENT HOUSING PROTOTYPES

COMPETITION PROJECT (2020)

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MR. RAGHU'S HOUSE

Pg (31 - 38)

Pg (27 - 34)

LUXURY RESIDENCE IN BANGALORE, INDIA

PROFESSIONAL PROJECT (2019 - 2020)

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Pg (39 - 46)

PROJECT SANNIDHI

LOW COST RESIDENCE IN MYSORE, INDIA

PROFESSIONAL PROJECT (2019 - 2020)

ORDERLY CHAOS

A TRANSPORTATION HUB IN KALASIPALYAM

SITE LOCATION: Kalasipalyam, Bangalore, India

SITE AREA: 4,000 SqM (~1 Acres)

ACADEMIC PROJECT: Bachelor of Architecture

Semester 7 Design Studio (Individual work)

YEAR: August 2018 - December 2018

Bangalore is often envisioned as a product of futuristic structures of IT hubs, well-lit streets with cafés and pubs, and its infamous roads with a constant spread of traffic. But enveloped by these bright lights lies the heart of the city having a rather different aura altogether. Vibrant with colors, odours and the orderly chaos of the bustling crowd, this region treasures its cultural heritage rooting back to the beginning of the city. Despite contributing a great deal to city’s economy, this region, which was the foundation of the city is often overlooked and its historical background remains unknown to many.

The site is located amidst historic monuments such as the Bangalore Fort that was constructed by the founder of the city in the 16th century, the Tippu Sultan Palace that was constructed by the Islamic rulers who reigned in the 18th century, the Victoria Hospital and the famous flower market, KR Market established during the colonial period in the early 20th century. With a strong background in varied typologies and cultures, the site is expected to serve as the first point of welcome for migrant workers and tourists to the city and an intermediate transit point for local daily commuters.

The project is aimed to solve issues that have arisen by the continual practise of activities that were established over the past five centuries, in the current urbanized setting. Meeting requirements of today while sustaining age old practices among constraints such as overcrowding, vehicular traffic, unhygienic and unsafe environments were the main considerations while formulating the program for the site. Providing for a number of user groups and various activities without disrupting the existing transportation routes and its functionality was one of the key challenges that was tackled while designing this project.

MEDICAL STAFF: CAN’T IGNORE THE NOISE ON THE STREETS

STUDENTS: HANG OUT BEFORE HEADING HOME?

SIGHTSEERS: FOOTPATHS ARE OCCUPIED! SHOPPPERS: HOW CHAOTIC!

STATIONARY VENDORS: I CAN ONLY AFFORD TO SELL ON THE FOOTPATH

MOBILE VENDORS: I WISH

THERE’S SPACE TO REST

RESIDENTS: WHERE WILL THE CHILDREN PLAY?

COMMUTERS: WHERE DO I PARK?

RESIDENTS: SOMEBODY JUST STOLE MY BELONGINGS GUARDS/POLICEMEN: IT’S HARD TO CONTROL THIS COMMOTION!

HOMELESS: THERE IS NO SHELTER

SITE

ACCOMODATE VENDORS AND PROVIDE SPACE FOR RETAIL

ORGANISED BUS MOVEMENT AND SHELTER FOR PASSENGERS

BREATHING SPACE AND LEISURE FOR RESIDENTS

PARKING FACILITY

WORKERS: THIS PLACE GETS MORE CRAMPED BY THE DAY!

SITE DESIGNATED BUS STOP AND TERMINAL CULTURAL PERFORMANCE AND COMMUNITY GATHERINGS

BUDGET HOTEL ROOMS

LODGERS: ALL THE BUDGET HOTELS ARE OCCUPIED

TAXI DRIVERS: LOOKS LIKE MY WORK HOURS DON’T END YET

TRAVELLERS: I HAVE TO WAIT ON THE ROAD UNTIL DEPARTURE

USER GROUP AND ACTIVITY MAPPING- 7AM TO 7PM

MEDICAL STAFF/ PATIENTS

STUDENTS

SIGHTSEERS

STATIONARY VENDORS

MOBILE VENDORS

SHOPPERS

HOMELESS

RESIDENTS

WORKERS

COMMUTERS

USER GROUP AND ACTIVITY MAPPING- 7PM TO 7AM

RESIDENTS

GUARDS/ POLICEMEN

TRAVELLERS

LODGERS

EDGE CONDITIONS

TAXI DRIVERS

0 25 50 75 100

(Density- Number of people seen in public per hour (during peak hours) belonging to the following major user groups in the area)

Retail Residential Budget hotels Bus stops Offices

CONGESTION MAP

Density- Average vehicle count per minute during peak hours of the day

MASSING AND ZONING BASED ON CONTEXT ANALYSIS

Zoning based on proximity to existing activities in the surroundings

Massing towards residential area lowered for visual connect and easy accessibility

Entry points based on low congestion zones and massing altered according to requirements

Entrance to bus station- Ticket Counter, Waiting Area, Toilets and Retail (-1.5M LVL)

Buses going to the Western and Southern parts of the city Waiting Time: 2-15 minutes (-1.5M LVL)

Pavilion for vendors and for homeless (0M LVL)

Bus maintenance and service. Private buses boarding area (0M LVL)

NOVEL ENCOUNTERS

A RECREATIONAL CENTRE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED

SITE LOCATION: Indiranagar, Bangalore, India

SITE AREA: 14,100 SqM (3.5 Acres)

ACADEMIC PROJECT: Bachelor of Architecture

Semester 8 Thesis Studio (Individual work)

YEAR: January 2019 - June 2019

Public recreational spaces are portrayed as a podium to celebrate the diverse inhabitants in a city and showcase its identity. But although these public spaces are meant to welcome everyone, there still remain certain user groups in minority who often find themselves at a discomfort while experiencing such spaces. One such user group is the visually impaired. Modern society has paved an alienated environment for this group by refusing to acknowledge them as abled human beings. They are denied equal opportunities and are forced to hide their existence among their shadows of the sighted population.

An insight into the lives of the blind population, upon encounters acquaintances with them, revealed a serious urge to take their own stand in the society and to prove their worth. Bangalore is home to several blind institutes that provide vocational and mobility training to help them attain jobs and make a living independent of any assistance. This project is intended not to add on to the existing typology of blind training institutes where they remain isolated from the general public but to provide alternative recreational facilities for their deserved leisure time.

The project is aimed to be an inversion of the usual, without the pre-dominance of the visual senses. The facility is intended to create an experience by celebrating the often neglected senses such as sound, haptic, and light and shadows. Focused on breaking the preconception of blindness as a disability, the proposal is directed in creating a cohesive environment encouraging mutual learning and interaction between the visually impaired and the sighted user groups. Enabling sensitivity rather than sympathy and highlighting their greater virtue and talents that were enhanced with the lack of sight.

WHEN YOU'VE BEEN FIGHTING FOR IT ALL YOU LIFE YOU'VEBEEN STRUGGLING TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT THAT'S HOW A SUPERHERO LEARNS TO FLY!

High Proximity (Required to be in close proximity to each other)

Medium Proximity (Can be in the vicinity)

Low Proximity (Not required to be in close proximity)

FIRST FLOOR ROOF AT LEVEL +8.45 M

SENSORY FEATURES FOR ASSISTANCE IN THE FACILITY

FIRST FLOOR AT LEVEL +4.45 M

AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE CINEMA

INDOOR GAMES, ADMINISTRATION

EXISTING TEMPLE, LAWN

GROUND FLOOR AT LEVELS +0.45M, +1.45M

FOOTPATH45MWIDEOLDMADRASROAD

WORKSHOP AREAS BLIND DINING

EXHIBITION GALLERY, PERFORMANCE CENTRE RETAIL, EATERIES

PEDESTRIAN ENTRY HOSPITAL CAMPUS

FIRST FLOOR

Embossed Site Map Braille Signage Board Motion Sensor for Audio

Seater cladded with stone tile

Planter strip to act as buffer

Spotlights to highlight the seaters

Water cascade with tilted stone tiles to produce sound of falling water

Tilted stone tile as threshold

Inlet water pipe to pump

Water pump with filter

Return pipe from gutter to pump

GUIDING WALLS

Wire bolted to the top and bottom railing MS plate connected to rubber bob Rubber bob to hit the cylindrical tube Hollow cylindrical metal tube to resonate sound MS cylindrical rods as support system

ATOP THE RIDGES

RETHINKING STUDENT HOUSING PROTOTYPES

SITE LOCATION: Pune, Maharashtra, India

SITE AREA: 7,820 SqM (~2 Acres)

COMPETITION PROJECT: Archmello International Architecture Design Competition Challenge (Group work)

YEAR: March 2020 - April 2020

TEAMMATE: Vengatesh Ravichandren

BEDROOM 03 (DAUGHTER'S BEDROOM) BALCONY

Architecture must speak of its time and place, and this project explores trending innovative forms that are boundless, but also complement the beautiful landscape the site sits in. With public amenities in the lower levels, enveloped under a raised undulating landscape, the housing modules soar on the higher levels, capturing views of the hilly terrain surrounding the site.

The housing modules are designed as villas that comprise of each of the sharing units required, with a common lounge area and dining. This concept was developed to enhance the homely appeal and to encourage community interactions. Each villa module allows room for individual creativity and is flexible in use according to the residents’ requirements.

20MM THK GRANITE

PRIVATE GROUPS

62.5MM X 62.5MM HOLLOW MS BOX SECTION 50MM X 25MM MS BOX SECTIONS PLACED AT EVERY 100MM C/C

12MM DIA RODS PACING THROUGH BOX SECTIONS AT MID-HEIGHT

GRILL DETAIL FOR BEDROOM03- PLAN 1

ALL DRAWINGS TO BE CO-RELATED TO OTHER DWGS,DOCUMENTS,TENDER/SPECIFICATION, INCLUDING OTHER CONSULTANTS,SUPPLIERS, MANUFACTURERS BEFORE EXECUTION.

EXTREMELY SOCIAL GANG

GRILL DETAIL FOR BEDROOM03- PLAN 1

Public and recreational facilities comprising of the first two levels below the landscape

Supporting waffle framework enveloping the public zones

Green roof surface with water filtration, insulation and a layer of soil

Stepped landscape with Open-Air theatre, pathways and cultivation areas

Villas oriented along EastWest directions at the top most level above the stepped landscape

SITE CONTEXT AND ZONING

FRONTAGE TREATMENT TO FILTER CROWD

PLAZA- HA HA WALL CONCEPT SETBACK FOR PUBLIC

(Restriction of access without a visual barricade)

(Raised floor plane and difference in pavement)

Public areas for integration with the site

Visitors’ access and plaza for interaction with residents

Private area for resident students

Services road and access for administration facilities

Interaction between resident students and visitors

VILLA- LONGITUDINAL SECTION

MR. RAGHU'S HOUSE

LUXURY RESIDENCE IN BANGALORE, INDIA

SITE LOCATION: Bangalore, Karnataka, India

SITE AREA: 2,740 SqM

PROFESSIONAL PROJECT: Internship at Design Boulevard

YEAR: June 2019 - August 2020

PROJECT ARCHITECTS: Muzamil Hasham

Pooja Ram

Komal Menda

Located in between a vast farmland in the outskirts of the city Bangalore, Mr. Raghu’s residence displays grandeur and richness, the depths of which are enclosed by a thoughtful composition of the external skin. Inspired by the planning of traditional courtyard houses, this project features private leisure spaces. An enclosed landscaped court surrounded by overlooking bedrooms and common spaces on three sides proves to be the most important feature by becoming the main focal point from any point of the house. Furthermore, pergolas and grilles for fenestrations display a dramatic play of light and shadows during daytime.

DRAWINGS

Detailed working drawings for fabrication, electrical, plumbing, interiors, internal and external flooring and wall finishes

3D MODELING

3D modelling for interior design and fabrication details

PRESENTATION

Presentation drawings of floor plans, section and elevation

SITE VISITS

Participation in site visits and client meetings, and recording minutes of meetings

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

TERRACE FLOOR

COMMON AREA FALSE CEILING DETAIL

Cove lighting Panel lights LED strip lighting Gypsum board with an inclination/ declination of 5°

COVERING THE HOLLOW BOX SECTION ON THE TOP AND SIDE 20MM THK GRANITE

EDGE OF FLOOR SLAB

X 62.5MM

X

X 10MM ALUMINIUM

And thus we create these concrete realms- structures in sync with nature, as platforms showcasing choreographed light and shadows