SRUTHI R NAIR - UG ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO

Iam Sruthi R Nair , a 21 year old student architect at Marian College of architecture and planning

This portfolio is the compilation of my design works from 2018-2022 , showcasing my passion for architecture

Architecture has the power to influence people’s emotions and their perspectives.Iam looking forward to learn more and enhance my skills.

Im glad to share with you what I consider my best works so far.

“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.”

- Sir Winston Churchill

PROJECT TYPE :ACADEMIC SEMESTER 2 LOCATION :Menamkulam Beach, Trivandrum SITE AREA : 54sqm

MENTORS : Ar. Dona Thomas, Ar. Ganga Krishna, Ar.Tintu Thomas

Softwares used : Autocad, Sketchup, Lumion, Illustrator, Photoshop

The cafe is the semester 2 academic project situated in a beach.This cafe features small seating area and a kitchen area. Concept is inspired from the feeling of being in a beach.

The concept of the cafe is inspired from the location. The feeling of being in the beach is like a rhythm.Combining the shape of the musical instrucment and the shape of the waves have created the cafe outlook.

shape of a pick of round shape of the waves

The aim was to create an atmosphere which can direct their vision directly to the beach. Plan cut at +1.45 LVL

interior and exterior view

Light colours are given for interiors to en hance the spatial quality.

Some panels are given a dark shade in order direct the vision outside

wooden panel bamboo cladding preventing from the alkaline nature of the wind walls isometric view

Section AA’

Section BB’

/Residence

The concept is interaction. It is mainly inspired from the old traditional horregallu stone in vil lages. Those stones represented the talks, interaction of people in a particular community.

In the site there is a well, which is used as a main focus point of the structural space. seat ing is used near creating a whole courtyard. Open courtyard spaces are kept in order to make the space more enlightening and interac tive.

The design brief is that, it is for a travel agent and his family where the woman is a housewife and the kid is in highschool. The requirements are, they need a study space for his work and a space for band practice for the kid.

Roof Plan

East Elevation

The spaces inside both floors are given to fulfill the requirements.

Courtyard open spaces have been given atmost importance , aslo creating double heights and creating a interior warmth through such spatial quality

View from first floor balcony aisle

perspective section of the structure showing the double height spaces

View towards the long corridor

View towards the main courtyard

PROJECT TYPE : ACADEMIC, SEMESTER 6

LOCATION : Marian College Campus

SITE AREA : 1.23 acres

MENTORS : Ar. Vijaya Nahloor, Ar. Vivek Prakasham, Ar. Vivek Venugopal

Softwares used : Autocad, Sketchup, Lumion, Illustrator, Photoshop

Inspiring from the structural element of the boat from the context of the sites location and implying its functionality to the building

HULL: Body of the boat that protects from harsh conditions

THAWRT: It is the piece that is used to connect the hull of the boat

Mainly taking the shape of the building from the boat, the orientation of the building is taken according to the wind direction

Multiplying the shape of the building to create volume and attain maximum wind

Connecting the blocks through the service core

EAST ELEVATION

The centre of attraction with something functional was given along with the parking . Thus incorporating the same functional aspect of the boat and giving the feel of being seated in an environment where the context is entirely differ

sunken court

Basement Parking

People can experience a different walkthrough after parking in the basement and walking through the court

Amenities such as community gardening are provided for more indoor experiences

Considering the functionality of the boat, the amenities have been given at consecutive

Basement Plan at -3.500 29 parking in total with a differently abled parking

First Floor plan at +3.750 LVL

Studio - 52.3 sqm

1 BHK (type 1)- 68.3 sqm

1 BHK (type 2 )- 86.7 sqm

Studio - 56.03 sqm

1 BHK (type 1)- 91.4 sqm

2 BHK (type 2 )- 106.3 sqm

Second Floor plan at +6.900 LVL

2 BHK -11508 Sqm

2BHK - 121.74 Sqm

1BHK - 86.7 Sqm

3BHK - 147.46 Sqm

2 BHK - 106.3 Sqm

Key section

Kids Room - 124.8 Sqm

Community Garden -103 Sqm Media Room - 50.16 Sqm

Kids Room Game room

Recreational space

Media room

Community Garden

Key section

Fourth Floor plan at +13.2 LVL

2BHK - 125.2 sqm

3 BHK - 129.85 sqm

2 BHK - 106.3 sqm

2BHK

3BHK 3BHK

2BHK

Fifth Floor plan

2BHK - 125.2 Sqm

3 BHK - 129.85 Sqm

2BHK

2 BHK -106.3 Sqm STUDIO 1- 55.66 Sqm STUDIO 2- 66.8 Sqm

Studio

Sixth Floor plan

Library - 67.8 Sqm Yoga - 18 Sqm Sauna - 108.25 Sqm Gym - 125.42 Sqm

Yoga Library Gym Sauna

Studio

2BHK

3BHK Community Garden

Key section

Seventh Floor plan Eighth Floor plan

2BHK - 114.3 Sqm

VIP ROOM -121.9 sqm

2 BHK - 106.3 Sqm STUDIO 1 - 55.6 Sqm STUDIO 2 - 66.8 sqm

VIP ROOM - 121.9 Sqm

2BHK - 114.3 Sqm STUDIO -55.6 sqm

STUDIO 2 - 66.8 Sqm

POOL SERVICE ROOM106.3 Sqm

Key section

T he facade has been treated according to the concept.Taking the parent form itself as these element gives impact on spaces.These jalis gives a good impact on indoors of the apartment common spaces.

The birds eye view

view from the outdoor working space

PLAN AT -3.750 LVL

The sunken court is designed to give a centre of attraction to the building area this space will shade most of the time due to the sinking effect. Taking the concept into account this idea was in troduced to give an effect of being seated on a boat shaped structure.

PLAN Section AA’

The stairs which leads to ground

In order to tackle the stagnant water situa tion during monsoons a drainage has been given at the corners, thus it can be main tained well.

Section BB’

PLUMBING LAYOUT ELECTRICAL LAYOUT

AIM : MINIMUM SCHOOL is to create a model sustainable school that creates a robust educational community in this remote area. The school shall be built on the foundations of local culture and architecture with an aim to provide high quality modern education. The school should celebrate and enhance Ladakhi traditions and establish a holistic educational and academic community .

CONCEPT

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

Curved Furniture : Classrooms are provided with curved benches and desk, this is to avoid dead ends in classrooms. The facade has been given in order to give a vibrant feel to the school with respect to the culture of the context.

Open spaces which has thermal reflection from the walls of the school makes the spaces more lively.

Heavy mass construction:

- Maintain the room temperature during the day

-Avoids heat loss

-Absorb heat loss from indoor spaces

The ceiling is mainly built in rammed earth and wood due to their insulating properties and easy availability.

The spaces between the classes create a mobile area where community can perform the spaces into its flexible functions.

The organic shape created in the site makes it most viable to its community and its users.

/Art and Craft Village

The major project of semester vii was chosen to be an art and craft village, a destination for experiencing Kerala’s art and heritage. ‘Beyond a building,’ what more can a building be than a built structure, with this thought in mind, two main questions, were answered to reach the conclusive selected themes. What more can an art and craft village be? How can its elements be incorporated?v

THEME BASED STRATEGIES

AREA PROGRAMMING AND FUNCTIONAL ZONING

view to restuarant area

Aerial view of art and craft core

/Fort Kochi /Ernakulam

/Chennai /Trivandrum

Sruthi R Nair