March Portfolio - Tamanna Sachdev by TamannaSachdev

INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO

TAMANNA SACHDEV

Design is the interweaving of people, place, and time into meaningful connections.

THE SCALE EFFECT

Interior Design Studio 2

Spring 2021 | Parsons School of Design

Hand Renderings | Physical Modeling | Adobe Photoshop

Through iterative experimentation, this project explores a dynamic form adaptable to furniture, seating, occupancy, and wall coverings. It examines the interplay of space, human interaction, and functionality while considering the influence of natural light and shadows. By blending form exploration with a human-centered approach, the project pushes design boundaries, revealing new possibilities at the intersection of materiality, experience, and environment.

Exploring the verb “fold” through Bristol paper, this study examines the material’s permeability and its dynamic potential in design.

ORTHOGRAPHICS

CO-WORKING TYPOLOGIES

Interior Design Studio 2

Spring 2021 | Parsons School of Design | Collaboration with Lil Alvarez & Shania Dias

AutoCAD | SketchUp | V-Ray | Adobe Photoshop | Physical Modeling

Co-Working Typologies is an emerging concept that fosters collaboration, accessibility, and community for social impact. Designed for architecture graduates, this project encourages learning in a dynamic designer network. Inspired by the Japanese principle of kaizen (continuous improvement), it promotes idea exchange, feedback, and critique. Featuring recreational spaces and a double-height library, it seamlessly integrates professional and home-like environments, enhancing community engagement and personal growth.

INITAL IDEATION

Exploring the graphic style of Russian Constructivism, drawing inspiration from circles and curves to evoke a sense of unity.

FLOOR PLAN

GROUND FLOOR

CEILING PLATE

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

SECTION CUT | FACING WEST

Showing the different angles of daylighting throughout the year.

Mar / Sept 21st

Jun 21st

Dec 21st

PHYSICAL MODEL

Skylight integration explored through model representations.

Double-height Library

Dry Studio Skylighting

Wet Lab Skylighting

ELEMENTAL PLAYSCAPE

Interior Design Studio 6 | Capstone

Spring 2023 | Parsons School of Design

AutoCAD | Rhino 7 | Enscape | Adobe Creative Cloud

Elemental Playscape explores the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature, exemplifying collaboration between designers and parks to create sensory-rich playgrounds that promote kinesthetic learning. By harnessing children’s movements to generate kinetic energy, the project transforms playgrounds into educational hubs, fostering environmental awareness and responsibility through interactive play.

Biotic Factor: Ring-Billed Seagull Abiotic Factor: Water (Waves)

Spatial Agency: Movement

Social Community: Children

The weathered piles, teeming with microscopic life forms, stand proudly as live classrooms for school children or aficionados of history, ecology and architecture. Frisbees flying, seagulls squawking, dogs straining against their leashes- these vignettes capture the vibrant essence of the pier. On days when organized entertainment brings out the masses for open air concerts and movie screenings, the buzzing energies of the pier crest even higher. However, in its quietest moments visitors can hear the whispers of the Honey Locust branches speaking with the waves reflecting Manhattan’s skyline. Pier 46 is a testament to New York’s spirit- a tranquil oasis in a chaotic battlefield.

FLOOR PLAN

Water Tubes and Faucets

RIVER RANGER SPLASH ZONE | AXON

Connecting Pipes (Water)

Water Play Structure (Fish Piles Inspired)

Buckets to collect rainwater for seagulls

Faucets and Tubes

Water Tubes and Faucets

Soft foam-like material to create a barrier for safety concerns.

Water Play Structure (Fish Piles Inspired)

Faucets and Tubes

Soft foam-like material to create a barrier for safety concerns.

Trampoline with visual access to the river underwater

Non-slip flooring with drainage and water collection system.

element and the human. It is vital for a child to learn about water in this playground as Hudson River Park, particularly pier 46 is well known for its deep ecosystem and maritime history, thus creating awareness through fish pile conservation sheds light on the importance of water and its aspects.

Water is one of the most essential elements of the earth and is vital for the survival of all living organisms. It covers about 71% of the earth's surface and is found in oceans, lakes, rivers, and underground reservoirs. Water can be associated to the sense of taste, enabling a deep physical contact between the element and the human. It is vital for a child to learn about water in this playground as Hudson River Park, particularly pier 46 is well known for its deep ecosystem and maritime history, thus creating awareness through fish pile conservation sheds light on the importance of water and its aspects.

Greywater System: Wasted Water for Irrigation

Collecting wasted water from the water element and using it for surrounding plants and irrigation purposes.

Subsurface Emitters

Greywater System: Wasted Water for Irrigation

Collecting wasted water from the water element and using it for surrounding plants and irrigation purposes.

Trampoline Sheet

Subsurface

Roof Base

SOLAR SPIN SHADOW PLAY | AXON

Discs with Shadow Holes (Solar Powered)

Push/Pull Ring for Magnet Support

Roof Base

Lower Placed Shadow Discs

Push/Pull Ring for Magnet Support

Sunken Buckets for Seagull

Nesting/Sunbathing

Lower Placed Shadow Discs

Sunken Buckets for Seagull

Nesting/Sunbathing

Play Ropes at Different Heights

Seating / Standing Area

System Body with Tiles / Light and Dynamo System Inside

and other celestial bodies. Shadows can be interpreted through the sensory of visual perception in which children are encouraged to make observations on shapes, expanding their creative imagination.

visual perception in which children are encouraged to make observations on shapes, expanding their creative imagination.

DAYLIGHT

Body

Movement

The sun and shadows are natural phenomena that can help children understand how the world around them works. By learning about how the position of the sun in the sky affects the length and direction of shadows, kids can develop a better understanding of the relationship between the earth, sun, and other celestial bodies. Shadows can be interpreted through the sensory of visual perception in which children are encouraged to make observations on shapes, expanding their creative imagination.

Body Movement to Generate Light (Kinetic Energy)

to Generate Light (Kinetic Energy)

Using the science and technology behind a bike dynamo light to create a battery system that generates light through pressure, pull and movement.

Body Movement to Generate Light (Kinetic Energy)

Using the science and technology behind a bike dynamo light to create a battery system that generates light through pressure, pull and movement.

Spindle

Magnets Wires to light

Rotating Ring

Light Strips

Spindle

Magnets Wires to light

Light Strips

Rotating Ring

Rotating Nossle

Battery

Light Strips Battery

Rotating Nossle

Battery

Solar Powered Lighting for Park Lamp Post

Creating solar panels to help power the existing lighting.

Solar Powered Lighting for Park Lamp Post

Creating solar panels to help power the existing lighting.

WIND WHIRL TURBINE | AXON

Hanging Play Chimes

Monkey Bars and Standing Sills Wind Energy to Power Light

Sitting / Hanging Bars with Seats and Play Turbines

Turbine

Socket

Light

Concave Flooring Base

EARTH EXPLORER | AXON

ELEMENT: EARTH | SENSORY: TACTILE

The earth and rocks are the building blocks of our planet, and understanding their composition and properties is essential for understanding the natural world. By learning about the earth and rocks, kids can gain a better

SEATTLE HOUSE | SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS

Sustainable Design Studio 1 | Residential Fall 2024 | New York School of Interior Design

The Seattle West Woodland Residence integrates sustainability and timeless design, focusing on material selection and communal gathering spaces. Featuring low-impact, recycled, and locally sourced materials, the project minimizes embodied carbon while maintaining a warm, inviting aesthetic. At its core, a central courtyard—drawing inspiration from ancient Greek and nomadic traditions—acts as a vibrant gathering space, fostering connection across generations. This balance of sustainable materiality and thoughtful spatial design creates a home that is both environmentally responsible and deeply rooted in family life.