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Portfolio Tharushi Thilakaratne

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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

2025

Chair Project - Participant

2024

Set Design - Participant

2024

University of Hertfordshire

University of Hertfordshire University of Hertfordshire

Education University of Hertfordshire

2018 - Present

BA Hons Interior Architecture and Design

Harrow College

2016 - 2018

Harrow High School

2013 - 2016

UAL Extended Diploma in Architcteure & Interior Design Merit GCSE English - 5 (c) GCSE Maths - 5 (c)

Work Experience Great Learners Montessori | Assistant Teacher

October 2023 - Present

Primark| Retail Assistance

March 2019 - June 2019

The Riding, London NW11 8HL

Store D, 17 St Anns Road, Harrow, HA1 1AT

Hakkland Restaurant | Waitress 364-366 station road, Harrow on the hill, HA1 2DE

January 2018 - March 2018

Software Skills

Contact www.tharu.co.uk thilakaratnet@gmail.com

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Contents

Interior Architecture

Product

Design

Photography

Interior Architecture

Archive

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Set Design

10-15

Enchanting Compass

16-17

4X4 House

18-19

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

Archive | Interior Architecture

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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.

Software Used

Set Design | Interior Architecture 72 m

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5m

Painted MDF Cost-effective, durable and lightweight

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485 mm

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1903 mm

LEGEND:

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CLIENT: UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE PROJECT:

75 mm

DOOR PANEL

504 mm

115mm

LOCATION UH FILM & MEDIA BUILDING DRAWN BY:

Wheel

306

THARUSHI THILAKARATNE

For rolling the panel on the floor frame

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DWG NO.:

Coloured Acrylic Backlighting potential and lightweight

1:20 DATE:

100 mm

A3

347

SCALE:

23 SIZE:

29/11/2024

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Painted MDF

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Cost-effective, durable and lightweight

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2470 mm

470 mm

LEGEND:

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UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE PROJECT: SLOT PANEL LOCATION

30 mm

UH FILM & MEDIA BUILDING

75 mm

DRAWN BY:

115mm

400

Oak Veneered MDF Smooth Surface, cost affective and lightweight

Wheel For rolling the panel on the floor frame

THARUSHI THILAKARATNE

DWG NO.:

SCALE:

21

1:20

SIZE:

DATE:

A3

01/12/2024

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Morning Show

Game Show

Late Night Show

Reversible Slot panel Mesh panel TV panel Door panel Door cover panel Fabric panel

Panel Arrangment

207

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Birch Plywood Smooth, durable surface and lightweight

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70 m

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Rubber Tiles Noise Reduction and durability

CLIENT: UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE PROJECT: FLOOR RAILING SYSTEM LOCATION UH FILM & MEDIA BUILDING

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m Painted MDF Cost-effective, durable and lightweight

DWG NO.:

SCALE:

18

1:50

SIZE:

DATE:

A3

28/11/2024

14 mm

Floor System

Set Design | Interior Architecture

16000 FILM STUDIO 158 SQM

3140

FRONT ENTRANCE

CONTROL ROOM

CURTAINS

MESH PANEL (DWG 20) DOOR BACKGROUND

GUEST ENTRANCE

DOOR PANEL (DWG 23)

CAMERA SETUP TV PANEL(DWG 19)

7420

TV SET

10044 3000

FLOOR RAIL SYSTEM (DWG 18)

SLOT PANEL(DWG 21)

UNUSED PROPS

AFFL: 3500

Morning Show Floor Plan (nts)

THE MORNING SHOW - FLOORPLAN

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Bespoke Chair 13

Morning Show

Morning Show

Set Design | Interior Architecture

Night Show

Game Show 15

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.

Software Used

Enchanting Compass | Interior Architecture

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4X4 House 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.

Software Used

4x4 House | Interior Architecture

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Product Design

Magazine

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La Stella

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Lumière

26-27

Creation of a Magazine The project involved designing a magazine relevant to Interior Architecture & Design, inspired by an industry publication.

Enki Magazine was chosen as a reference, with its layout, typography, and colour scheme carefully studied and applied to create a professional and visually engaging design.

The magazine featured a feature topic, design hero, and meet the maker section.

Software Used

Magazine | Product Design

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La Stella The project involved designing a lamp inspired by Toyo Ito, which was later sold for charity. While experimenting with geometric star shapes, the final design, La Stella, was developed. The lamp features cut-out patterns that create a striking glow and shadow play when lit, reflecting Ito’s interest in light, form, and delicate structural expression.

Software Used

La Stella | Product Design

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Lumière The project involved designing a collection of four chairs inspired by a given design movement for a chosen hotel lobby. Working collaboratively, the team ensured that each chair maintained a cohesive aesthetic while showcasing individual creativity.

To ensure cohesion across all designs geometric pattern from The Great Gatsby movie was used as inspiration.

Software Used

Lumière | Product Design

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Photography

Buildings

30-35

Interiors

36-41

Lighting

42-47

Buildings This section showcases a range of architectural forms, from historical structures to contemporary highrises. Each photograph reflects an interest in composition, materiality, and the relationship between built form and its surroundings.

Software Used

Buildings | Photography

Great Pagoda, Kew Gardens

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Keybridge, Vauxhall, London

Buildings | Photography

Floating House,Venice

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Altair, Colombo

Buildings | Photography

Villa, Brunate

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Interiors This section captures This section captures the detail of a variety of interior spaces, from grand public halls to more intimate environments.

The photographs highlight an interest in how structure, light, and materiality shape our experience of space.

Software Used

Interiors | Photography

King’s Cross Station, London

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Aquuaworld, Italy

Hamad International Airport, Qatar

Interiors | Photography

Galleria Subalpina, Turin

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Palm House, Kew Gardens

Interiors | Photography

Alexandra Palace ,London

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Lighting This series explores how light transforms space, mood, and perception. From ornate chandeliers to immersive installations, each photograph captures light as a key design element. It defines form, creating atmosphere, and guiding experience. The images reflect an interest in how lighting enhances interior architecture, both functionally and emotionally.

Software Used

Lighting | Photography

Foundry, 70 St Mary’s Axe, London

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Luminous by Luxmuralies, St Paul’s Cathedral

Lighting | Photography

Lift 109, Battersea Power Station

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Winter Light Trail, Battersea Power Station

Lighting | Photography

Luminous by Luxmuralies, St Paul’s Cathedral

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