ARCHITECTURE
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2020-2024
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SUCHITHRA T S
SUCHITHRA T S CONTACT
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W- 207 , 11th st , c-sector , Anna Nagar West Extn , Chennai - 600101. +91 7338906604
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suchits762@gmail.com
PROFILE
Hello! I’m Suchithra,a 4th year architecture student studying in Measi Academy of Architecture. I consider myself an enthusiastic and fast learner who is passionate about envisioning beautiful designs while ensuring they’re as functional as they are stunning. Through my academic journey ,I have honed my ability to communicate ideas effectively and to work in teams. With a solid foundation in architectural principles and proficiency in design software, I am eager to apply my skills and creativity in a professional setting.
EDUCATION
DAV Sr Secondary school , Mogappair , CBSE .(2020)
MEASI Academy of Architecture (Present)
QUALITIES
Creative Relaible
Communicative
Experimental
DIGITAL SKILLS
AutoCAD
Sketchup
Enscape Lumion
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Indesign
LANGUAGES
Tamil English
WORKSHOPS
Studio Voxel -Kinetic Workshop (2022)
INTERESTS
Sketching
Painting
Book reading
Research
Triplicane - Urban Study proposal 1 1 2 a b 3 4
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Campus design
STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTRE
MIXED USE COMPLEX
High rise Design
STAFF HOUSING
Apartment Design
MULTI-FAITH CULTURAL CENTRE
6 WORKING DRAWINGS 5
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CONTENTS
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Campus design
Institutions play a vital role in education by providing specific learning environments. A well designed campus facilitates effective institution functioning and unique student experiences. Campus development involves anticipating and implementing changes to meet evolving academic, enrollment, and global dynamics.
Design objectives for campus design include establishing an understanding of management studies, creating an identity through architecture, and ensuring inclusivity and functionality for all users.
Site Location : Madhavaram , Padianallur
Total Site Area : 26 Acres (105218 sq m)
Total Built up Area : 48025 sq m
MASTER PLAN
Drawing inspiration from B.V. Doshi’s iconic design of the Indian Institute of Management,Bangalore (IIMB) and the principles outlined in Christopher Alexander’s seminal work, “A Pattern Language,” the campus has been designed to create a harmonious blend of functionality, aesthetics, and human-centric design.
Just as Doshi’s architectural masterpiece at IIMB seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings, this campus design aims to create a symbiotic relationship between built structures and the environment. Following the principles outlined in “A Pattern Language,” the design prioritizes creating spaces that facilitate meaningful human interaction, learning, and community engagement.
LEGEND 1 Admin 2 MDP centre 3 Faculty block 4 Auditorium 5 Academic block 6 Canteen and library 7 Boys hostel 8 Girls hostel 9 Mess 10 Guest house 11 Faculty housing 12 Student activity centre 13 Students parking 14 Faculty parking
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ACADEMIC BLOCKS
Courtyards and semi-open spaces connect the built spaces , breaking monotany and bringing visual interest
Various pathways meander, guiding individuals to numerous open spaces dispersed across the campus.
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Arcaded pathways serve as transitional zones from built environments to open spaces, offering shaded walkways along the journey.
All the open spaces are in the scale of the users ensuring that the campus never feels deserted.
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The campus is meticulously designed to foster a conducive environment for student engagement and collaboration. Informal gathering areas and transitional spaces strategically positioned before entering classrooms offer students ample opportunities to convene, interact, and engage in discussions amidst outdoor surroundings. The abundance of landscaping not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also contributes to creating vibrant and comfortable spaces conducive to studying. Each area is designed to evoke an open and inviting atmosphere, ensuring that none impart a sense of desolation to its users.
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HOSTEL BLOCK SECTION
The arrangement of the hostel block separates it from the academic precinct, creating distinct zones delineated by open informal gathering spaces and play courts students to unwind and engage in recreational activities.
Within the hostel block, the rooms are organized around several courtyards. This intentional arrangement disrupts the traditional linear design, offering residents access to open spaces and views of lush green from the majority of rooms. Courtyars help prioritizing natural light, ventilation, and connectivity with nature, fostering a more pleasant and comfortable living environment for students.
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The first floor is designed to facilitate groupdiscussions and collaborative study sessions, while thesecond floor serves as a tranquil sanctuary, offering students a quiet zone for focused studying and research, where privacy is prioritized. This block enjoys easy accessibility from both the academic and hostel blocks
LIBRARY
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STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTRE
A student activity center serves as a hub for academic and social engagement, catering to diverse needs. Such centers are essential for fostering a vibrant campus life and addressing students’ co-curricular and extracurricular requirements.
Design objectives focus on creating dynamic spaces that enhance student experiences, promote social development, and facilitate community gatherings, considering both architectural form and user psychology.
Site Location : Madhavaram , Padianallur
Total Site Area : 8012 sq m
Total Built up Area : 4512 sq m
MASTER PLAN
A defined entryway from the camous to SAC is deigned to seamlessly integrate it with the campus and make it easily visible and accessible to the students.
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ENTRY FROM CAMPUS
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The spatial layout is carefully planned to facilitate a seamless transition from dynamic, active zones at the entry to serene, tranquil areas towards the rear of the site. Upon entering, vibrant spaces such as cafes, gaming lounges, play courts, and studios greet visitors, fostering a lively and engaging atmosphere. These front areas buzz with activity, encouraging interaction and energy.
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As one progresses deeper into the site, a deliberate shift occurs towards quieter, contemplative spaces. Nestled away from the bustling front areas, the library and relaxation spaces beckon with their peaceful ambiance. Here, students can retreat from the noise and commotion and experience a refreshing respite from the demands of the day .
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MIXED USE COMPLEX
High rise Design
In urban areas, limited land prompts the rise of mixeduse high-rise complexes, fostering dynamic communities. These towers, reflecting local aspirations, integrate work and leisure seamlessly. Client aspirations shape design goals, reinventing office spaces to promote innovation and collaboration.
Designs prioritize sustainability, adapting to local climates and enhancing quality of life. Additionally, they respond holistically to their surroundings, prioritizing people centered approaches and current needs.
Site Location : Semmencheri , OMR
Total Site Area : 24669 sq m
Total Built up Area : 57700 sq m
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FORM DEVELOPMENT
Simple cuboid Subtraction for plaza
Core areas defenition
Defining two entries , circulation and interaction spaces
A single roof held on tensile structure
7 Office floors with terrace spaces to reduce heat gain placed above the left part of the mall.
The plaza space is designed to serve as a vibrant community hub encouraging social interaction and leisure activities, further creating a dynamic focal point within the urban landscape. Strategically positioned, two entrances seamlessly connect the plaza to the interior of the mall, enhancing the overall accessibility and appeal of the mall complex.
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MALL FLOOR PLANS
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The building’s floors are arranged to enhance social interaction as the users ascend from the ground floor to the third floor. This progression ensures that there are ample spaces for different activities, events, as well as opportunities for play, interaction, and work, creating a versatile and engaging environment for users.
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN
The central interaction space on the third floor of the mall is designed with double height, providing a feeling of grandeur. The design also ensures that every area within the space is easily visible from all perspectives, thereby enhancing visual connectivity and fostering an ambiance of openness and accessibility.
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OFFICE FLOOR PLANS
RENTAL FLOOR PLAN
FLOORS 5,6 & 7
RECREATIONAL FLOOR PLAN
FLOOR 8
CO-WORKING FLOOR PLAN
FLOORS 9,10 & 11
On the 8th floor, the recreational area features an atrium space. This space is cleverly positioned beneath the co-working areas above, allowing occupants to overlook the activity below , from smaller retreat areas present in each of those floors. Ample glazing on both the north and south sides floods the space with natural light, while terraces on the southern side mitigate direct sunlight and heat, ensuring a comfortable environment and reducing the building’s cooling load.
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Views showing spaces from office ; reception , meeting room and conference room for formal discussions and booth seating area for informal short discussions .
STAFF HOUSING
Apartment Design
The staff housing for the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University campus in Chennai caters to diverse needs within an urban campus setting. Balancing living, working, and socio-cultural spaces, the design fosters interaction and community. The project integrates with the larger campus and accommodates various user groups’ needs while prioritizing privacy and inclusivity.
Design considerations include maximizing space, integrating with the campus, ensuring accessibility, sustainability, and catering to diverse demographics.
Site Location : TamilNadu university of Physical education and sports university, Melakottaiyur, Chennai. Total Site Area : 10 acres ( 4046 sq m )
MASTER PLAN
The predominant winds from south east is used to create the central interaction channel.
Apament blocks of each heirarchy is arranged in clusters with inteaction pockets within them .
Each cluster’s interaction pocket connect to the central interaction channel
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Each block consists of three houses connected to a central core. This configuration offers three free faces for each house, facilitating excellent cross ventilation, ample natural light, and maintaining privacy for all occupants. Additionally, every house enjoys views of green spaces, further enhancing the overall living experience.
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ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS BLOCK - 3BHK
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MULTI-FAITH COMMUNITY CENTRE
Urban study proposal - Triplicane
The design of a multi-faith cultural complex is an opportunity to create a space that fosters harmony, understanding and inclusivity among diverse religious communities. This architectural brief outlines the requirements for a multi faith cultural complex with a total built-up area of around 3000 sq.m, incorporating various functional spaces aimed at facilitating worship, contemplation, community engagement and education.
The design objectives are to promote Interfaith cultural Dialogue and Understanding, Provide Functional Spaces for Contemplation, Ensure Accessibility and Inclusivity, Foster Community Engagement, Incorporate Sustainable Design Principles.
Site Location : Triplicane , Chennai.
Total Site Area : 3600 sq m
Team : Dakshin (student)
The multifaith center is meticulously designed to foster inclusivity and spiritual exploration. It is created to provide a sanctuary for seekers of all backgrounds. Nestled in Triplicane, also known as “bachelor’s paradise” the multifaith centre also caters to the vibrant youth community in the area.
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The design priorotizes openess and acceessibility , both physically and metaphorically .
Spaces are designed to encourage movement and interaction between different areas of the complex facilitating dialogue and understanding among people of diverse faith and backround. It seamlessly intertwines spacious zones for communal congregation with more intimate spaces tailored for quiet contemplation.
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Light is used to enhance the ambience and symbolism within the complex . Patterns in jaalis is integrated into the design to create visuallully stunning effects and evoke a sence of sacredness.
Incorporating elements of nature is done to promote a sence of tranquility and connection to the natural world within the interior spaces of the complex. Pockets of nature, such as lush green garden spaces are seamlessly integrated into the design.
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WORKING DRAWINGS
POWDER ROOM POOJA ROOM FORMAL LIVING HOME OFFICE KITCHEN UTILITY GUEST ROOM ATTACHED TOILET DINING AREA VESTIBULE DRESSER ENTRANCE 230 6700 1500 115 3185 230 230 4385 115 3610 12190 8570 230 2965 230 14054 2762 230 3070 230 230 230 230 230 2490 115 1500 2000 500 500 1035 2000 1095 1500 230 1500 5260 809 2000 5535 800 1500 D1 D2 D2 D3 D3 D3 D4 W1 W1 W1 W2 W2 W5 W5 A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 A B C D E 2443 2861 1627 3300 1730 4502 3838 2289 3195 600 1125 1345 1230 680 440 2340 333 370 1500 1450 2860 2550 1000 1450 940 2060 3 4 5 6 1525 230 7027 460 4600 3145 985 2940 235 1335 230 2770 1060 1600 720 390 390 2020 A A' B' B ATTACHED TOILET ATTACHED TOILET MASTER BEDROOM WALKIN WARDROBE BEDROOM WALKIN WARDROBE INFORMAL LIVING BALCONY BALCONY BEDROOM 5545 X 2000 DRESSER ATTACHED TOILET 230 6700 230 4800 230 12190 230 4385 115 2700 115 6279 230 2000 5475 1730 230 3198 2516 4645 230 12190 14054 16054 2911 1500 1341 500 4051 1000 1486 1000 986 2000 3021 500 5682 100 1200 1200 D2 D2 D2 D3 D3 D3 D5 D5 W1 265 W2 W3 W3 W4 W4 W5 W5 W5 500 A B C D E 1 3 4 5 6 1 A B C D E 2443 2861 1627 3300 1730 4502 3838 2289 3195 2 2 4155 947 3530 1500 3055 1800 1500 1500 1684 1070 115 940 2060 1825 900 1000 2891 1240 2300 1000 1454 936 2030 3 4 5 6 720 390 390 420 3050 1661 2020 2195 4755 1650 1045 3465 A A' B' B GROUND FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN
W1 W2 D3 D3 D5 A D E B C 4558 3783 2289 3195 TERRACE HEAD ROOM WALK IN WARDROBE BEDROOM KITCHEN DINING 2 3 5 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 3125 650 3225 850 ROAD LEVEL FFL 0.00 mm GROUND FLOOR LEVEL FFL 650 mm SSL 3775 mm FFL 3725 mm FIRST FLOOR LEVEL SSL 600 mm SSL 6850 mm FFL 7000 mm SSL 6850 mm TERRACE SSL 9050 mm STAIR HEADROOM 4650 3800 SSL 11650 mm LIFT COVER SLAB 1 2 3 4 5 6 2443 2861 1627 3300 1730 TOILET HOME OFFICE FORMAL LIVING INFORMAL LIVING TERRACE 10 11 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 650 3125 1000 3075 850 DOUBLE HT SPACE ROAD LEVEL FFL 0.00 mm GROUND FLOOR LEVEL FFL 650 mm SSL 3775 mm FFL 3725 mm FIRST FLOOR LEVEL SSL 600 mm SSL 6850 mm FFL 7000 mm SSL 6850 mm TERRACE SSL 9050 mm STAIR HEADROOM 1200
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SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE - RURALS PROPOSAL DESIGN SHEETS (O.Siruvayal)
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DESIGN
Site Location : Valasaravakkam , Chennai
Site dimensions : 10.36m X 48.77m
The site is elongated, with its orientation facing north and south, thereby exposing its longer sides to the sun’s heat from the east and west.
With this in mind, the design was carefully crafted to seamlessly blend landscape features into the interior spaces while ensuring that direct sunlight is deflected from the living and dining areas, which are predominantly utilized during the mornings. Sit-out spaces and balconies have been incorporated on both the northern and southern sides of the house, offering residents comfortable outdoor areas to enjoy at various times of the day.
UP UP DINING ROOM KITCHEN UTILITY FOYER LIVING ROOM LIFT BED ROOM SIT OUT ATTACHED TOILET DRESSING AREA 3 5,72 2,38 10,42 2,29 2,48 4,19 3,9 5,86 5,45 3,79 2,27 4,23 1,5 LIFT BED ROOM ATTACHED TOILET ATTACHED TOILET ATTACHED TOILET DRESSING AREA DRESSING AREA WALK IN BALCONY BALCONY BED ROOM BED ROOM DOUBLE HT SPACE DOUBLE HT SPACE 4,57 1,5 5,72 2,38 7,63 3,68 3,78 4 4,2 3,53 2 4,6 4,03 10,17 2,54 1,83
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