Steffi Stuart 2022 Portfolio

STEFFI STUART, B.Arch.

PORTFOLIO

Architecture + Design

Selected works 2013-2022

PROFILE

STEFFI STUART

CV

ARCHITECT +971 544 666 059 steffistuart89@gmail.com in.linkedin.com/in/steffi-stuart082748b4

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 2010-2015 B.Arch.

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Sathyabama School of Architecture & Planning, Chennai, India

2008-2010 HSC

– SSV Higher Secondary School, Chennai, India..

2006-2008

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SSC

St. Johns Secondary School and Junior College, Chennai, India.

WORK EXPERIENCE COMPANY: BENNY KURIAKOSE & ASSOCIATES (BKA), INDIA/ Freelancing

COMPANY: ALTORATH INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS(AHMED ALMAZROUEI GROUP)-UAE COMPANY: RAJENDRAN ASSOCIATES, INDIA. COMPANY: VEDIKA, INDIA COMPANY:VIVEK & ASSOCIATES, INDIA

DESIGNATION: ARCHITECT. DURATION: April 2020– February 2022

DESIGNATION: JUNIOR ARCHITECT. DURATION: April 2017 – May 2018 DESIGNATION: GRADUATE ARCHITECT DURATION: September 2015-July 2016 DESIGNATION: INTERN ARCHITECT. DURATION: June 2014 – February 2015 DESIGNATION: INTERN ARCHITECT. DURATION: December2013 – May 2014

PROJECTS,AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

LANGUAGES ENGLISH, TAMIL

ACADEMIC/ ARCHITECTURE JOURNALISM MUZIRIS HERITAGE PROJECT BENNY KURIAKOSE PROJECTS.

Assisted Research on “Sustainable Architecture” at IIT (Indian Institute of Technology), Chennai.

RESTORATION

INTERIOR

DESIGN & PLANNING

Synopsis for Undergraduate degree final thesis submitted on “Space for Christian Community” was adjudged best in the Department

Undergraduate thesis submitted on “Space for Christian Community” was ranked among the top 10 thesis in the Department PARAGON BAY MALL, ABUDHABI, UAE

PARAGON BAY MALL, ABUDHABI, UAE

ABUDHABI BUS TEMINAL, ABUDHABI

ABUDHABI BUS TEMINAL, ABUDHABI

TOWNSHIP PLNNING, TAXI VILLAGE, ABUDHABI

MUZIRIS HERITAGE PROJECT, KERALA Blog write-ups on Restoration Projects and Architects. http://www.benny.in/blog http://www.benny.in/Muziris-Media http://www.benny.in/news-events

CHERAMUN JUMA MASJID, KERALA

Design for “Nature Centre” on theme “Revolution in Evolution” submitted to ANDC (Annual National Design Competition) 2012, was selected to be presented among TOP 50 exhibits.

ABUDHABI FUTURE SCHOOLS, ABUDHABI

Citation submitted to HUDCO (Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd.) for “Tamil Nadu Government Slum Clearance project” was selected to be presented in NASA (National Association of Students of Architecture), 2013.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REVIT

AUTOCAD

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

V-RAY

MICROSOFT OFFICE

SKETCHUP

3DS MAX

LUMION

Citation submitted on “Design and Planning of Heritage Museum “ for South Indian Design Competition (SIDC) was selected to be presented in ZONASA 2012.

Selected as “Youngest Architect” to attend the conference on “Sustainable Architecture” conducted by ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers)

Best Architect award from Altorath International Consultants, Abu Dhabi UAE.

Mall Designing Introduction: Paragon Bay Mall is an iconic focal point that lies at the heart of an expanding residential district in Reem Island.

The waterfront location offers the opportunity for daytime shopping for the nearby residents –their “town center”. The evening offer is envisioned as a destination for diverse dining and leisure activities, drawing visitors from the greater Abu Dhabi area.

PARAGON BAY MALL Abu Dhabi, UAE

CONCEPT OF CIRCULATION LOCATION

PARAGON BAY MALL

A collection of restaurants on three levels offering diverse dining experiences

Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Centre Court

➢ Twelve restaurants with direct internal mall connections.

➢ Wide range of tenants from mainstream family dining to eclectic international food. ➢ All restaurants with flexible balcony, terrace and/or waterfront seating.

PARAGON BAY MALL Abu Dhabi, UAE

➢ A relaxing green space in the centre of the scheme ➢ The meeting place for local residents. ➢ A bespoke drop-off and parking service for both daytime shopping and evening dining.

GARDEN COURT

➢ The dramatic heart of the shopping experience. ➢ An orientation point to organise the diverse retail and restaurant offer of the scheme ➢ Indoor/ Outdoor views create a seamless transition from waterfront to mall

➢ A collection of quick dining opportunities. ➢ International flavour to tenant mix. ➢ Diverse character of seating areas to appeal to all visitors.

COMMUNAL DINING

PARAGON BAY MALL Abu Dhabi, UAE

Bus Terminal Architecture INTRODUCTION: MAIN BUS STATION comprises of Concourse and Operational spaces which are accessible for public and the employees.

TOWER (2nd floor to 6th floor) comprises of offices and OCC majorly/only accessible to the employees.

Two identical towers (GF+1), one of the towers consists of café/restaurant at the ground floor whilst the first floor is used as a store.

Second tower consists of the driver's mess and amenities.

ABUDHABI BUS STATION Abu Dhabi, UAE

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CONCEPT DESIGN: The design for the refurbishment of Abu Dhabi Main Bus Station is defined as three distinct options, differing by their functional spaces, their arrangement and circulation in terms of their relative facilities requested by the client.

This building is considered as a heritage, Hence the essence and existence of the heritage, shall be untouched, while highlighting the nuances of the concept .

The grain ingrained into making has manifested as in its present form here, as showcased in the heritage building.

ABUDHABI BUS STATION

BIRD’S VIEW OF THE BUS STATION SITE PLANS

SITE LOCATION

Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Department of Municipal Affairs and Transport

DMAT

ABUDHABI BUS STATION Abu Dhabi, UAE

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TOWER (2nd floor to 6th floor) comprises of offices and OCC majorly/only accessible to the employees.

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TWO IDENTICAL TOWER(GF+1), one of the tower consists of café/restaurant at the ground floor whilst the first floor is used as a store.

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SECOND TOWER consists of the drivers mess and accessories.

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MAINTENANCE FACILITY/ UTILITY BUILDING

is proposed for maintaining the facility which consists of storage, driver rest area and other amenities.

ABUDHABI BUS STATION Abu Dhabi, UAE

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MAIN BUS STATION

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comprises of Concourse and Operational spaces which is accessible for public and the employees.

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CONCOURSE WAITING AREA:

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comprises of four bays having waiting area ,restaurants and kiosks.

ABUDHABI BUS STATION Abu Dhabi, UAE

ABUDHABI BUS STATION

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OFFICE SPACES:

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comprises of all the necessary staff accommodation and their workspaces

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ADMIN AREA

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comprises of all the necessary admin areas

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Community living INTRODUCTION: •

2 storey Trans AD Complex with Training facilities

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1 storey Medical Center

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2 storey Commercial Center.

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Main Mosque (1000 worshippers) with Central Park (recreational green).

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All vehicular parking are proposed in manageable pockets to facilitate the respective facilities and functions.

TAXI VILLAGE Abu Dhabi, UAE

1. Design Brief

1. Zone A Trans AD and Central Integrated facilities •

2 storey Trans AD Complex with Training facilities

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1 storey Medical Center

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2 storey Commercial Center.

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Main Mosque (1000 worshippers) with Central Park (recreational green).

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All vehicular parking are proposed in manageable pockets to facilitate the respective facilities and functions.

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Off Site Franchisee Facilities

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2 storey Central Facilities with outdoor recreation courts

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3 Blocks 5 storey Accommodation facilities.

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Open Parking and staging area for Taxi shifts.

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Vehicle Center

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Other Components

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Scope

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Bus Station

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Police Station

Inspection

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Calibration

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Building Integrated Shading Elements

•Vehicular Circulation

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Sun Path Diagram

•Vehicular circulation is strategized by the four-point access as per the original plans generated . Two structured access roads with 2-way carriageway within a ROW of 30 meters shall facilitate the overall vehicular traffic for the proposed Taxi Village development.

•Vehicular Traffic flow management shall ensure minimal left –right turns and right left turns . This will be managed by directional signs that will guide taxi drivers and visitors to use the appropriate entry point ( 4 points ) to navigate efficiently into the village and out of the village and also to access and exit the respective Franchisee plots.

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•Pedestrian Movement.

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•Road Shoulders along the main internal structured roads within the 30-meterwide ROW that will provide seamless pedestrian flow from various components.

Pedestrian Movement Between Spaces

1.Landscape Methodology

LANDSCAPE SPACE CONNECTIVITY. LANDSCAPE SPACE CONNECTIVITY.

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The proposed landscape of outdoor space is a design to promote the activities of Urban Environments.

Shaded walkway and other measures to introduce a more comfortable outdoor environment.

Public open spaces are to be 60% shaded covered with primary and secondary walkways with 75% shaded coverage.

The proposed high intent green areas shall be limited to central common area of dining hall, mosque and recreational ground.

To all the other areas, the concept of Xeriscaping shall be applied with creative innovation of hardscape material to reduce irrigation and pollution on site.

Pedestrian Hierarchy and its Effect to Users

To promote active urban environment, the link path from accommodation doors to any public amenities shall not be design greater than 350-meter distance. The link ways shall be design with thermal comfort to its user.

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School Architecture

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DESIGN METHODOLOGY FUNCTIONAL SHADE

The proposed landscape shall address to provide natural shade within the defined pedestrian path, defined tree structure planting to identify the plot limit and to promote the local recreational activities and amenities.

ABUDHABI FUTURE

SCHOOLS Abu Dhabi, UAE

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DESIGN METHODOLOGY FUNCTIONAL SHADE:

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The proposed landscape shall address to provide natural shade within the defined pedestrian path, defined tree structure planting to identify the plot limit and to promote the local recreational activities and amenities.

LANDSCAPE FURNITURE / RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT

•To promote common public interaction spaces of open parks, designated seating benches and table with good thermal comfort shall be designed as the accommodation of interior spaces are limited to its function as basic rest area.

Recreational facilities

Trees Species also important in creating natural shades.

Street furniture

PLANTS, HARDSCAPE GROUNDCOVERS.

50% of the selected plants shall be of native, adaptive drought and saline tolerant species, including a minimum of 5 different types of species.

• Less ground covers and shrubs to be used to reduce water consumption and operational cost.

Beneficial ground cover and plants species will Connected pedestrian to plaza only be used at a strategic location to promote environment psychology enhancement and improvement of driver to promote a healthy and productive drivers.

• Shrubs, trees or physical structures should be used on the windward sides of the development in order to prevent soil erosion. This also acts as a buffer for dust, which is an important consideration for the development, given its location.

Plant species with similar water consumption and soil requirements should be grouped together in order to benefit from efficiencies in irrigation and maintenance •

Gathering area

Proposed Trees Palms •Palms can achieve the priority with trees in landscape design.

•Palms are used to emphasize paths or focal points.

•Palms can be arranged in small groups in different volume and heights over small hill in free and natural compositions.

Acacia nilotica

Azadirachta indica (Neem Tree)

selections

Azadirachta indica

Callistemon viminalis

Residential

Architecture

LOCATION- Musaffah, ABUDHABI SITE AREA-

2 Acres

Design & Construction

MOPA PUBLIC HOUSING TYPES Abu Dhabi, UAE

DESIGN METHODOLOGY: • -

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The exterior Majlis (One Of three , area reduced by 31 Sq. m some of interior partitions thickness reduced to 10 cm - spiral ladder changed to one flight service stair with door First floor: - one bedroom area increased and it's internal bath changed to external for future expansion provisions – Wall Cupboards removed from drawings - some of interior partitions thickness reduced to 10 cm and some removed Majlis area entrance and services reduced and rearranged. – some of the areas reduced . - some of interior partitions thickness reduced to 10 cm – Wall Cupboards removed from drawings - Main entrance developed.

Extra made room removed and area rearranged and reduced and bed room privacy developed. – some of interior partitions thickness reduced to 10 cm – Wall Cupboards removed from drawings - Main entrance developed.

Bed rooms Area rearranged and developed.

- comparing to other villas types the living, Majlis and dining area too big so dining area removed and spaces rearranged – - some of interior partitions thickness reduced to 10 cm Main entrance developed.

SITE ANALYSIS • • • • •

R E L A T I O N

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The site area is 32 acres for the design requirements with natural perimeters and peripheral of rivers and sea around it .Edayar lies near Thiruvallam, Kerala, India, about 7km from Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station, on the way to the International Beach Resort of Kovalam.

And also keeping in mind the Christian population density efficient areas, the places that fulfill all the above demands.

Should be accessible and as well as not too expensive as it is on a non profitable basis The island is spread over 2 sq.km in length and half-a-km in width.

CONCEPT What is a “forest”??

• Presence of trees/growth of trees covering a large area.

• Complex ecosystem in which trees are the dominant life form.

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If the spot is scarce in vegetation, then I'm planning to have my function/ requirements there.

My concept is to maintain the ecosystem of the site. For e.g. if the spot is well grown with vegetation, I would utilize that space as courtyard landscape, connecting spaces.

A building will not be visible from one building but must walk down or up for the building to be visible A building will not be visible from one building but must walk down or up for the building to be visible

THESIS COMMUNITY CENTRE

C O N C E P T

23 •The sloped roofs are Kerala architecture “PAKODA” style.

•Air vents/ stained glass between the circular roofs for the divine lighting illumination when sunlight falls on them.

•The interiors have wooden rafters and sloped roofs at 45 degrees for the perfect cone.

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Usually green spaces

Are incorporated between/ inside building, but in this design i would like to have a structure incorporated between greens.

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•AERIAL VIEW OF THE CHURCH: •The site has a crescent shaped water which is located at the corner but starts from the centre from which the design evolves.

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A double walled building with an outer surface of intersecting circles of brick jalis.

Internal shell fulfilled the constraints and controls necessary for a computer laboratory.

THESIS COMMUNITY CENTRE

MUZIRIS HERITAGE PROJECT Cheraman Juma Masjid, located in Kodangallur, in Kerala’s Thrissur district is believed to be the first mosque in India and is one of the oldest in the world. Although the Masjid is said to have been built in AD 629, historians attribute it to the 11th century. It is known by various other names also such as Cherman Perumal Masjid, Cheraman Palli, Cheraman Mosque. The Masjid stood as a testament to Kerala's ability to assimilate different cultures, beliefs, and traditions under one roof. The restoration of this historic mosque is being carried out under the guidance of Dr. Benny Kuriakose as part of the Muziris Heritage Project.

Cheramun Juma Masjid BK&A, Kerala, India

ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTRE-

Muziris, Kerala, India

The project revolves around Muziris, a 2000-year-old Heritage site, a former part town on the Spice route that carried out brisk trade with Rome- a maritime parallel of the Silk Route.

The design at an Architecture thesis level attempts to create a responsive & sensitive architecture that not only adapts & relates to the site but also narrates its archaeological contextas a palimpsest that complements what remains of the past.

The design aims at liberating historical architecture from its constraints of being understood through its past and facilitate a dialogue with the present that we are familiar with.

The spaces are created to envelope the visitor’s interest with various sensory experiences & carry home a holistic understanding of archeology; narrated through architecture.

Muziris Heritage Project BK&A, Kerala, India

Blog Writeups, internships & Detail drawings MUZIRIS RESTORATION OF CHERAMAN JUMA MASJID. HERITAGE PROJECT KOTTAPURAM MARKET The 1,400-year-old Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kerala, South India, considered to be India's oldest mosque, is undergoing renovations at an estimated cost of 2.5 million USD approximately.

The mosque was expanded many times to accommodate the increasing number of believers. Now the expansion will continue, with some prayer halls constructed underground, to preserve the integrity of the historical structure.

"The Cheraman Juma Masjid is a cultural monument, and it should be preserved it in its original form," said the mosque president Mr. Mohammed Sayed. The mosque is believed to have been first constructed in 629 AD by Malik Bin Dinar.

The mosque was first renovated in the 11th Century AD, and later in 1974, Mr. Sayed said. "An extension was added after demolishing the front portion of the old mosque during renovation.

The ancient part of the mosque, including the sanctum sanctorum, was left untouched." It was renovated later in 1996, and in 2003, by adding extensions to accommodate more worshipers, he said. The renovation will be carried out in four phases, with the first phase expected to be completed in a year's time.

PALIAM NALLUKETTU

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PATTANAM INTERPRETATION CENTRE

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SENSE AND SUSTAINABILITY: The carbon foot print of the building has been brought down by minimal usage of concrete. Louvers is a major element used widely in the design. They help in both lighting and ventilation making artificial ventilation unnecessary.

MATERIAL MATTERS

Paliam Nalukettu is a traditional Kerala style of self-contained buildings.

It was built during 18th century by the elder member of the Paliam family who were the Prime Ministers of Cochin Kings.

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The entire structure is supported on steel sections. Though steel is high in energy consumption during production, it has the advantage of being reversible and re-usable.

Timber being a sustainable building material is widely used for the different elements of the building.

The proposal aims at developing the structures to solve the programmatic requirements, satisfying the needs of research as well as leisure.

The skin of the building integrates intriguingly the immediate landscape.

Traditional roofing pattern is followed as it is the best suited for the local climate.

Large overhangs are provided to cut down direct sunlight.

The whole or the middle portions of the eastern and southern blocks known as the "kizhakkini and tekkini" are open to halls where the guests are received.

The meaning of Nalukettu is a typical self-contained Malayali house, consists of four blocks which form a quadrangle, and a rectangular courtyard in the centre known as the "nadumittam".

This classical structure has a courtyard at the centre with rooms surrounding it and Purathalam, where the members of paliam gather to chat and also for other recreational activities.

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Perspective Views

3D RENDERING(RESIDENCE, BEACH HOUSE, CLUB HOUSE ..)

Dubai, UAE

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