Tharushi Thilakaratne
Architectural Designer
A creative and driven Interior Architectural Designer from the University of Hertfordshire. Recognised as a finalist for Best Student Rep of the Year, reflecting strong leadership and communication skills demonstrated through academic and extracurricular engagement. Passionate about designing immersive spaces that evoke emotion and create meaningful experiences, as explored in the final major project. Creative interests in photography, social media marketing, and baking enhance a visually driven and thoughtful design approach.
Awards / Competition
Student Rep of the Year - Finalist
University of Hertfordshire
Chair Project - Participant
University of Hertfordshire
Set Design - Participant University of Hertfordshire
Education
University of Hertfordshire
BA Hons Interior Architecture and Design
Harrow College
UAL Extended Diploma in Architcteure & Interior Design Merit
Harrow High School
GCSE English - 5 (c)
GCSE Maths - 5 (c)
Work Experience
Great Learners Montessori | Assistant Teacher The Riding, London NW11 8HL
Primark| Retail Assistance Store D, 17 St Anns Road, Harrow, HA1 1AT
Hakkland Restaurant | Waitress 364-366 station road, Harrow on the hill, HA1 2DE
www.tharu.co.uk Software Skills
thilakaratnet@gmail.com
Design
Interior Architecture
Archive
Design
Archive
The final project, Archive, is a spatial response to grief, designed as a place for healing and reflection. It guides visitors through the emotional journey of grief using the spatial concept of compression and expansion, symbolising emotional tension and release. The design encourages both personal contemplation and social connection, offering spaces for healing activities, quiet reflection, and gentle interaction. The project aims to create a nurturing environment that supports emotional wellbeing through thoughtful spatial experience. Software Used
Set Design
The project involved designing a flexible TV studio set for a morning show, game show, and night show. A gridded floor system and movable backdrop panels allowed quick transformations, while a bespoke modular chair offered adaptable seating. Neutral colours and interchangeable elements ensured the space remained cohesive yet versatile for each show type.
In collaboration with: Adam Madkour, Rahan Uddin, Sean Chapata.
Morning Show Game Show Late Night Show
Reversible Slot panel
Mesh panel
TV panel
Door panel
Door cover panel
Fabric panel
Panel Arrangment
Morning Show Floor Plan (nts)
Enchanting Compass
The project involved designing a pavilion inspired by The Wizard of Oz, serving as a shelter, meeting point, and café, while reflecting the story’s core themes. The building takes the form of a compass, symbolising the journey of feeling lost and finding direction. At ground level, a small café offers a social hub, while the upper level houses four activity rooms, each dedicated to one of the main characters, embodying their unique traits and growth. The design blends storytelling with functionality, creating a space for gathering, reflection, and interaction.
The project focused on developing digital skills through learning Revit for modelling and Lumion for creating fly-through videos, using the 4x4 House as the base design. The process involved experimenting with rendering techniques and enhancing visuals using Photoshop, exploring ways to effectively communicate architectural design through digital media.
Product Design
