Sudharshanaa M
PERSONAL DETAILS
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PROFILE
Undergraduate Architect and Architecture Writer
An enthusiastic architecture undergraduate looking forward to join as a junior architect. I am eager to kickstart my career with the skillset from my five year academic foundation and I am excited to aquire new learning opportunities to foster my growth. As a part of the fraternity, I will make a valuble addition by maintaining healthy client relationships through effective communication and team work. I am also a passionate writer willing to contribute in posts, blogs and project descriptions.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture (B.ARCH)
SVS SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE,
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
CGPA: 8.44
Senior Secondary
SSVM WORLD SCHOOL, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
WORKSHOPS
Basic Architecture Photography
SVS SOA
Introduction to Architectural Heritage and Conservation
Architectural Journalism Workshop
KAARWAN
CERTIFICATION
2019-2024
2016-2018
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Contetnt Intern (Virtual)
Oct 2018 - Apr 2019
Worked on floor plans using Auto CAD, prepared design repository and helped in architecture content creation.
Design Intern (Virtual)
Homehub Global
Feb 2022 - April 2022
Worked on floor plans using Auto CAD, prepared design repository and helped in architecture content creation.
Architecture Intern (On-site) -
Gravity Architecture & Engg, Coimbatore
26th Jun 2023 - 7th Nov 2023
Involved in master plans, working drawings, modelling, rendering and site visits.
Advanced Architectural Writing & Journalism BootCamp
KAARWAN
Dec 2022 - Jan 2023 (4 weeks)
COMPETITIONS
Nano House Design
HIZORA 2023
FEATURED
Article on ‘Post-pandemic architecture’
INDIAN ARCH 2020
INTERESTS
Architectural Journalism
Architectural Research
Interior Design
Urban Design
History
Digital Drafting
Presentation
Second Place
SOFTWARE SKILLS
CAD MODULATION
AutoCAD
SketchUp
VISUALISATION
Lumion
PRESENTATION
ADOBE Photoshop
ADOBE InDesign
ADOBE Illustrator
Microsoft Office
LANGUAGES
English - Professional
Tamil - Fluent
Telugu - Conversational
Hindi - Basic
ARCHITECTURAL THESIS RUINS TO REVIVAL OF DHANUSHKODI
LIVING ROOM
MASTERPLAN
CO-LIVING COMMUNITY CONDOMINIUM & CO-WORKING
COMPETITION DESIGN NANO HOUSE 08. KITCHEN 12. WORKING DRAWINGS
ELEVATION 02. OFFICE & CONVENTION DESIGN URBAN FORUM
MASTER BEDROOM
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN THE ATARAXY
COURTYARD AND STAIRCASE
10. DAUGHTER’S BEDROOM
RUINS TO REVIVAL THROUGH TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN DHANUSHKODI
SITE : Opposite to Dhanushkodi Lighthouse
PROJECT TYPE : Socio-cultural project
This thesis accents the history and background of Dhanushkodi through a phase-wise development which is approached in a communal, historic, commercial and environment perspective.
WHY & WHERE?
Taking a look at the trail of events in this town makes this a significant subject for a project. This is used develop tourist facilities that help the future generations to remember Dhanushkodi more than just an abandoned “ghost town”.
The lives of the natives, environemental concerns, refuge living and the conditions of the ruins cannot be overlooked. Including these aspects in the problem solving bracket elevates the idea of the project.
Architectural challenges like earthquake resistance, influence of local materials, climate, coastal regulations are also dealt with.
Landmarks, ruins in Dhanushkodi, making it a potential for developing tourism
Selecting a site near the living clusters builts a connect among the community
Segregating sites for phase-wise devlopment
MASTERPLAN
The masterplan aims to modulate the present fabric of the town by developing tourism simulating activities without disrupting the settlement. The existing ruins in the western part of the town is considered primary for the site, while the eastern parts are used for facilitating parking and stays.
Major takeaways from the site that reflects in design include - casurina landscape, tatch roof, exposed brick and stone masonry
Addressing challenges like cyclone resistance and abiding by the CRZ rules is supported by
1. Stilt construction
2. Open-close transitional spaces,
3. Retaining existing ruins
4. Integrated circulation planning
5. Retaining backwater sources
The concept is to elevate the buildings in stilt structure which follows a vernacular approach.
This is divided into:
Visitor centre
Ramayana Gallery
British Gallery
Earthquake Simulator Gallery
Cyclone Gallery
Sri Lankan Gallery
Which is connected through a themed and shaded pavilion space, integrating the open and closed spaces for a varied experience
The pavilion is the circulation path that connects all galleries. Each gallery has a ramp in the entry. The British gallery raises to the first floor and graduates in the earthquake simulator through a circular ramp.
Canopy pavilion - forests of Ramanaya
Arch pavilion - British arch
Slit light pavilion - slit lets in daylight as the cyclone disasater gallery approaches
Ruins pavilion - shows the aftermath of cyclone
Mural pavilion - a mural of Sri Lankans in Dhanushkodi
Future pavilion - a shaded pavilion contributing light and dark as we step in the future.
The community centre adjacent to the museum helps in connecting tourists and locals. Facilitating this, libraries, restaurants run by locals, dining areas, training areas, and multi-purpose hall. The corridors reaching from front to the rear drives the pedestrian density from museum, community centre towards the ruins.
Purposed for better engagement, one tours the museum, refreshes in restaurants owned by the locals in this centre and follows the ruins trail.
KEY PLAN
FIRST FLOOR
The stays are located adjacent to the backwaters giving a good view. This also connects the ritual place and common gathering spaces making this a complete tourist and pilgrim retreat.
Use of brick and arches as seen and observed from the ruins is applied.
KEY PLAN
Meeting spaces, confrence halls, cafe and restaurant demarcates the ritual areas, dormitory and staying rooms.
Prayer hall is lit in slit light from the northeast through louvres and is complimented by a brick dome roof.
DORMITORY AND RITUAL PLACE
The road and pesdestrian network matches the heights of the buildings with ramps, as all the spaces are lifted up with stilts.
The forms are developed organically while orienting the prayer halls and ritual places predominantly towards the east.
To facilitate stays for single explorers, a budget friendly dormitory is provided. Along with changing rooms, dining and kitchen areas.
Based on observation, Dhanushkodi is visited for perferoming last rite rituals. So a platform to perform rituals is provided. The water here is connected to the sea through pipes. One can also walk upto the shore finishing the ritual in unison.
KEY PLAN
Nesting season for Olive Ridley in Dhanushkodi is from December to April.
As very meagre facilities are at present, adding an hatchery is optimal.
Each pit is 0.5m in radius and 0.8m deep ,allowing enough space for the hatchlings to nest.
Other facilities for research, hatchling care and spaces to increase awareness about these species is created.
This is open to tourists and is also a shelter for the people monitoring the hatchlings.
About 10,000 - 20,000 turtles nest in the town anually.
HATCHERY FOR OLIVE RIDLEY
RUINS WALK-WAY AND STABILISATION
The ruins belong in the ecologically sensitive area according to CRZ, it is left unobstructed. However, keeping them intact as a part of developing tourism is essential.
The parking spaces in vicinity to built spaces allows pedestrians to walk through the ruins after viewing the galleries. One can also start the tour from here and end it with the museum
02
URBAN FORUM
Office & Convention
Architectural Design 07
SITE : Radha Krishna Mills, Avinashi road, Coimbatore
TOTAL SITE AREA : 51793 sq. m
PROJECT TYPE : Commercial
The brief is to design an urban forum including corporate office, convention centre and public plaza. A commercial project like this will increase employment, hosting of exhibitions/events and encourage social interaction. Such a development in a happening site is beneficial for office professionals, owners, students and the public.
All the access points in the site lead to the public plaza, while proper diversions for office and convention is provided for ease.
1. Office - The Zephyr 3. Public Library
Cafe 7. Surface parking for Office 9. OSR MASTER PLAN 2. Convention Centre 4. Future Expansion Site 6. Surface Parking for Convention
8. 30 m abutting roadAvinashi Road
OFFICE SITE AREA: 16223 sq. m
PLOT COVERAGE OFFICE: 6490 sq. m
TBA: 90860 sq. m (G+14)
The form is chosen in such a way that maximum of the wind is directed inside the building
A high rise flexible office plans with conference, co-working spaces, recreation and gathering spaces. The green balconies act as added shared spaces and also help in letting in filtered air through the breathe bricks on the z-angled walls.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
The central portions are oriented in north-east and south-west directions to facilitate air catchment on the slant walls
The office building is aimed at catching maximum amount of air in the centre
The central portion is zoned as shared offices which can be accessed by the separate offices in the other two blocks work
The central portions are oriented in north-east and south-west directions to facilitate air catchment
Ground
Typical Office Layout Recreation
Mezzanine Floor
Green Office Plan
CO-LIVING
Condominium & Co-working
Architectural Design 05
SITE : Near KCT, Thudiyalur Rd, Coimbatore
TOTAL SITE AREA: 13595 sq. m
PLOT COVERAGE: 4525 sq. m
TBA: 17865 sq. m
PROJECT TYPE: Community Residence
The brief is to design economical condominium accommodations for IT workers which can be shared by a maximum of 6 bachelors. The studio units are designed for working nuclear families with a maximum of two people. Each unit will include individual adaptive workspaces that facilitate work from home. The maximum occupancy to be achieved is 500.
The site location will attract students, bachelors and youngsters making the co-living idea successful in the region.
Other amenities like co-working spaces, cafe and gym satisfy the requirements of the residents.
The orientation of blocks divert the individual units from traffic to open to the views within the site.
MASTER PLAN
A. Block A (1035 sq. m)
C. Block C (965 sq. m)
E. Formal co-working
G. Cafe
I. OSR
K. Cycling track
M. Abutting road 15m
B. Block B (1090 sq. m)
D. Block D (1044 sq. m)
F. Informal co-working
H. Gym
J. Open Park
L. Trellis walk
N. Surface parking
Block A - 40 units
Condominiums - 16 (3 bhk)
Studio apartments - 24
Maximum occupancy - 144
Condo blocks with a maximum of 6 occupancy is added with studio blocks. Staircase and lift cores are accessible within a distance of 15m. The studio has large balcony that lets in light to the entire open plan.
Block A typical floor plan
Block B - 40 units of Condominiums - 16 (2 bhk)
Studio apartments - 24
Maximum occupancy - 128
The maximum and minimum occupancy of condos in this block is 6 and 4. The open to skies in the blocks allow daylight into corridors and also lets in filtered daylight to the windows.
Block B typical floor plan
SECTION THROUGH BLOCK D
THE ATARAXY Architectural Design 02
SITE : Siruvani Main Road, Coimbatore
SITE AREA: 630 sq. m
BUILT UP AREA: 260 sq. m
TBA: 430 sq. m
PROJECT TYPE: Residential
The residence is designed for an imaginary family including grandparents, a working mother, her son and a pet. Individual spaces for each member along with social gathering spaces are provided. Allowing maximum daylight without invading privacy is bestowed.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
1. A G+1 structure to accommodate all the required spaces is initiated
3. Semi-private and private areas are zoned and clubbed together
5. Gathering spaces are shifted to the first floor which are open or semi-open
PRIVATE
2.
4. Bedrooms and other family spaces utilise the north light SEMI-PRIVATE
6. Ambient semi-open recreation areas are given in the north
7. Circulation & double height spaces intervene the private & semi-private areas
A 7m buffer is given in the front to diffuse the south sun
8. Yoga space in the east and staircase in the west let in enough daylight
SECTION BB’
FRONT
RIGHT ELEVATION
NANO HOUSE DESIGN
Competition Design
SITE : 12m x 4m with buildings nearby
ABUTTING ROAD: 10m
COMPETITION: HIZORA 2023
The brief is to design a tiny house for a family of five which must include people of all age groups from old generation to the new. The challenge is to solve lighting and ventilation in a small site with adjacent buildings.
It was also specified to allocate individual bed spaces for each member and to provide family gathering spaces.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
The competition was taken up by a group of five. We started by discussing ways to solve ventilation and lighting in the limited space. As there are buildings in the adjacent, adding skylights is the only way to let the daylight enter.
For efficient circulation and shielding private spaces, we used a stairwell along with a hydraulic lift in the centre. This opens to the skylight and also integrates each space in the nano house.
A buffer is added in the front to accommodate the recreational spaces which also lets in diffused daylight through the Terracotta facade.
The different levels are introduced to increase storage space for bedrooms in the stairs. This also creates a secluded area that does not compromise with the privacy.
in the middle
INTERIOR DESIGN
A compilation of interior design with renders and drawing sets for a 2BHK residence
LIVING ROOM AND DINING INTERIOIRS AND DRAWING SET
The double height living space is well accented with a bold zig-zag TV unit of wood and MDF turquoise panels. The space is lit with clerestory and tall windows.
MASTER BEDROOM
INTERIOIRS AND DRAWING SET
The master bedroom is designed in warm tones with wood and beige laminates. The seating window overlooks the courtard and is bordered with space saving shelves. The TV unit has a simple design along with a dressing mirror.
The headboard design blends along the dark brown gypsm false ceiling, keeping the lights subtle along the edges of the room.
KITCHEN
INTERIOIRS AND DRAWING SET
A mellowing powder blue is chosen for the kitchen that is finished in matte HDF. The sharp strokes along the backsplash adds juxtaposing feel to the soft colour.
All base and wall cabinets have seamlessly designed doors and drawers for easy movement in everyday use. A few glass door cabinets balances out the suspense of the space.
COURTYARD AND STAIRCASE
INTERIOIRS AND DRAWING SET
This staircase and courtyard highlights the open plan with its play of materials and tones. The granite steps in the centre is an emphasis to the jute rope partition, brick jaali and wooden cantilever staircase.
DAUGHTER’S BEDROOM INTERIOIRS AND DRAWING SET
A floral purple tone for the daughter’s bedroom helps in maintaining a monotone throughout. A well-sort library with a small seating along an overlooking window sets the ambience as one enters the room.
A good amount of daylight through the french window also strikes a balance with the sheer purple curtains. The simple and workable study table design adds value to the overall space.
