Treesa Jose K | treesa.careers@gmail.com Linked IN: www.linkedin.com/in/treesa-jose-k
An Architect turned Urban Designe passionate about shaping resilient, people-centric, context-sensitive and harmonious urban environments
EDUCATION
MA Urban Design and Planning, Distinction (2024)
(RTPI accredited degree)
University of Sheffield, Department of Urban Studies and Planning
Dissertation - Strategic BGI Framework for Urban Flood Management in Chennai
Bachelor of Architecture, Distinction (2021)
R.V. College of Architecture, Bangalore, India
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Interior Design project, Kottayam, India (2023)
Studio r+r, Chennai, India
Junior Architect (2021 - 2022)
Architectural Intern (2021)
ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Pegasus Challenge (2024)
Multidisciplinary workshop on Masterplanning.
DOCE X DOCE, India (2020) - Finalists
Reviving Tianducheng township, China
Contributions - Design development and Presentation.
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Sustainable Construction in Tropical Humid Zone Workshop, Ademe (2021)
Committee Head, College Exhibition (2019)
PROFESSIONAL BODY MEMBERSHIP
Royal Town Planning Institute RTPI (Student Member)
Registered Architect with the Council of Architecture, India
CONTENTS
CONNECTING THE CITY
Design strategies to connect distinct neighbourhoods in Sheffield
REFURBISHMENT OF GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS
Design proposal for Senior girls (CGHSS) and Primary (CPS) schools in Saidapet, Chennai
PEGASUS CHALLENGE
Multidisciplinary Built Environment Challenge
Proposal to revive the township of Tianducheng, China
CONNECTING SHEFFIELD
SHEAF VALLEY, CIQ, PARK HILL
Three functionally different and distinct neighbourhoods of Sheaf valley (Transit node), CIQ (cultural quarters) and Park Hill (city fringe) are connected to the Sheffield City centre through interventions in the public realm. Mixed-use development, pedestrian access, active travel and regeneration of unused areas in the city are the main strategies focused on. Integrating Blue and green Infrastructure using Ring road adds to the existing “Grey to Green” project in Sheffield.
(Autumn Studio, M A Urban Design & Planning)
South Yorkshire Sheffield City Centre
PARK HILL
SHEAF VALLEY
FITZALAN SQ.
Pedestrian friendly roads
Promoting mixed use development
Increase BGI network in Public realm
Extension of Golden route Re-purposing Abandoned and Unused areas
Increasing Active frontages Connections across Park Hill
Promoting sustainable transport
Connecting Sheffield Bus and Railway Interchanges
ALTERNATE ZONING : Residential-cum-commercial areas included in the W-E spine (accommodates more students who are the primary users in this area)
CITY FRINGE : Active frontages in Park Hill can provide an anchor for new public spaces that are accessible to the surrounding residences.
Active frontages in Park Hill
1. W-E pedestrian axis through commercial area
2. N-S pedestrian axis
3. Sheaf square becomes central node between CIQ, Sheaf valley and Park Hill
4. Part of Ring road used as Public space - CIQ extends into Ring road
5. Park square bridge and surroundings activated to form a public space
6. Pedestrian, cycle and service vehicle connection between Park Hill and Sheaf Square
7. Connecting Blue Infrastructure (N-S)
Public realm
Vehicular paths
Pedestrian paths
REFURBISHMENT OF GOVT. SCHOOLS
SAIDAPET,
CHENNAI, INDIA
Government schools in Saidapet enroll 80% of the student population in one of the densest neighbourhoods in Chennai. However, these schools fall short of the expected standards due to a lack of infrastructure and cohesive design, becoming a setback to the quality of education provided. The intent of the project was to enhance the existing infrastructure through simple yet effective design concepts and increase the value of the schools in the community.
(Professional work, Studio r+r, Chennai)
Tamil Nadu, India Chennai Saidapet
CGHSS
INSUFFICIENT KITCHEN & UNNECESSARY DINING
- Lack of space in existing kitchens
PARKING
- No designated parking area
- Insufficient parking space
ACCESS
- No access to Football ground
- No service entry for Kitchen
- No separate entry for Primary and Secondary school
INTERACTION
- Lack of light and ventilation due to high compound walls
- No visual barrier between girls and boys school
UNUSED SPACES
- Underused toilets in inconvenient areas
- Structurally weak staircase in unsafe area
LACK OF CONNECTIVITY
- Lack of connectivity and circulation between blocks
1.Toilets - Student and staff toilets distributed equally between the blocks
2. Staircase - Connections between existing & new staircases on all levels
3. Kitchen + Dining - Larger area for kitchen, store and utility; dining space incorporated in covered corridor
4. Classrooms & Other spaces - Improving zoning by reallocating classes.
5.Safety Issues - Adherence to Design codes (NBC India) for access,parking, exits and circulation
Vehicular access to the ground is limited. Designated parking areas to reduce vehicles being parked on the ground and to increase student’s safety.
External covered corridor connecting all the blocks in the GF of the campus and becoming spaces for activities and socializing.
Above - CPS corridor
Below - CGHSS corridor
Bridges between blocks connect upper floors of all blocks.
Above -Bridge between New Toilet block and Block C
Below - Bridge between Block C & D
New entrance proposed for CPS in SouthEast corner with waiting areas for parents.
PHASE 2 - NEW TOILET BLOCKS FOR CGHSS AND
Section of Proposed
PEGASUS CHALLENGE
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD (2024)
Multidisciplinary Built Environment challenge bringing together disciplines of Architecture, Landscape architecture, Planning, Economy and Journalism to develop a proposal for a greenfield site in Clowne, Bolsover.
Contributions: Master-plan zoning
East Midlands Bolsover Clowne
VAN DYKE HOTEL
GREEN BELT
HARLESTHORPE DAM
Mosaic that blends existing and new blue and green infrastructure and promoting active travel through the site. The mosaic also connects heritage centres north of the site with the town.
Existing agricultural land is retained and is connected with the allotment gardens and local centre to promote food security through community engagement.Community needs like a Primary school and commercial zones are kept closer to existing facilities and the town for better accessibility.
Clowne Town Centre
A STRIKING BALANCE
DOCE X DOCE INDIA (2020)
Competition Entry for reviving the township of Tianducheng in China.
