Undergraduate Architecture Portfolio (2019-2024)

ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO

Vaishnavi .S. Nayak

Junior Architect

Details

Phone

8088519055

Email

vaishnavinayak248@gmail.com

LinkedIn Id

Udupi, India

Location

Udupi, India

Languages

English Kannada Hindi

Tulu Konkani Research & Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

3D Modelling

Sketching Working Drawings

Model making

Profile

Recent architecture graduate with a passion for design and a hunger to learn. Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp, I bring fresh ideas and a strong work ethic to every project. Eager to dive into the world of architecture, contribute to innovative designs, and grow alongside a dynamic team. Ready to make my mark and embark on an exciting journey in the field of architecture.

Education

Little Rock Indian School, Brahmavar

2007-2017

PoornaPrajna College, Udupi

2017-2019

Pre-University, Science

Manipal School of Architecture & Planning

2019-2024

Bachelor of Architecture

Employment History

Intern, Ossa Architects, Bangalore

Jan 2023 - May 2023

Worked for a period of 4 months as a part of internship in which I collaborated on residential, commercial and interior projects. Gained hands-on experience in various software programs and contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations. Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and gained valuable experience in the field.

Intern, Seetharam Projects, Udupi

May 2024 - May 2024

Worked for a period of 1 month. I collaborated on a residential project. Worked on the initial stages of planning and designing and got a chance to assist with site visits.Worked closely with different stakeholders and got an opputunity to learn about the construction and estimation of the project.

Courses

Interior Design, Manipal School of Architecture & Planning

UX design process, Google (Coursera)

Cinematic Design, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning

Seeing through Photograph, MoMa (Coursera)

Understanding Research methods, University of London (Coursera)

Creativity

Research paper written on “Influence of classical art and architecture in modern buildings."

Research paper written on “Influence of biophilic design on mental health and social interaction in universities."

Software Skills

Autocad

Revit

Sketchup

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Twinmotion

Enscape

TABLEOFCONTENTS:

HARMONY (Sem 3,2020)

KINDERGARTEN, MANIPAL

1-4

MAHIKA (Sem 5,2021)

CONSTRUCTION WORKER HOUSING, FARIDABAD

5-9

ELITE (Sem 6, 2022)

PUBLIC LIBRARY, PUNE 10-13

NIKUNJ (Sem 10,2024)

GATED COMMUNITY, MANIPAL 14-19

INTERNSHIP (Sem 8,2023)

Ossa Architects 20 - 23

MISCELLANEOUS 23 - 27

Harmony KINDERGARTEN

CAMPUS DESIGN (3RD SEMESTER)

Site area: 5150 sq, m

Site area with setbacks: 2687sqm

SITE DETAILS:

Location: Manipal

Climate: Warm Humid

Topography: Gradually sloping

Soil: Laterite soil

Wind Direction: South- West

Neighbourhood: Residential area

ABOUT THE PROJECT:

The design of the campus has 3 blocks – an academic , admin and an auditorium block. The buildings are connected through a veranda. There is an amphitheatre and an outdoor play area on either end of the site.

Traditional materials have been used such as bricks and stones. As well as budget friendly and noise barrier materials are used to create a more peaceful atmosphere for the students to learn. Sloping roof is provided as Manipal has heavy rainfall so the water can flow easily from the roof.

MASTER PLAN : MASTER PLAN

:

LEGENDS

ADMIN BLOCK 1. ACADEMIC BLOCK 2. CANTEEN + AUDITORIUM BUILDING 3. AMPHITHEATRE4. PARKING5. COMMON AREA 6. OUTDOOR PLAY AREA 7. DROP OFF 8.

SECURITY CABIN 9. ENTRY10. EXIT11.

Total Built up area = 951 sqm + 20 % of circulation= 1141

•An amphitheatre is provided at one end of the site for any outdoor event.

•A play area is provided for kids.

•There is no vehicular pathway around the site so as to not allow vehicles inside the main area.

•Landscaping is designed around the site to create a increase privacy in the premises

•The academic and admin areas are placed in 2 different buildings to differentiate the zones and easier navigation.

•A veranda is provided from the drop off area to each of the buildings to provide shade from rain and harsh sun.

•The canteen is kept separate from the other blocks because the services can transported to the kitchen without causing disturbance to the kids or other users.

ACADEMIC BLOCK GROUND FLOOR

ACADEMIC BLOCK FIRST FLOOR

SECTION XX’

Mahika CONSTRUCTION WORKERS HOUSING

ENVIRONMENT DESIGN (5th semester)

Site area: 200 x 68 sq m

Built-up area : 1204 sq. m

SITE DETAILS:

Located in – Faridabad, Haryana Climate – composite

On-site feel – it is located in between an industrial area It is a leveled site

ABOUT THE PROJECT:

The design aims at net zero energy production and reuse of waste on-site. The key focus is on energy conversation, design optimization, sustainability, adaptability, and modularity. It takes into account the living standards of the workers and has room for covid isolation.

•Buildings are oriented in a way that maximumsunlightenterstheunits.

•The service entry can be used for getting supplies for the kitchen or for garbage disposaltruck.

•The quarantine rooms are kept at a safe distance from the units for the safety of the workers.

•Buildings are oriented in a way that maximum sunlight enters theunits. •The service entry can be used for getting supplies for the kitchen or for garbage disposaltruck.

•The quarantine rooms are kept at a safe distance from the units for the safety of the workers.

LEGENDS

1.Securityroom

2.Storeroom

3.Electricityroom

4.Entertainmentroom

5.Creche

6.Playarea

7.Singledwellingunit

8.Familyunit

9.Washing&dryingarea

0.Men’swashroom

11Women’swashroom

12Canteen+kitchen

•Buildings are oriented in a way that maximizessunlightenteringtheunits.

•The service entry can be used to get kitchen suppliesorgarbagedisposaltrucks.

•The quarantine rooms are kept at a safe distance from the units for the safety of the workers.

13.Firstaidroom

14.Quarantineroom

Totalbuiltuparea=1204sqm FAR=0.08%

•Buildings are oriented in a way that maximizessunlightenteringtheunits.

•The service entry can be used to get kitchen suppliesorgarbagedisposaltrucks.

•The quarantine rooms are kept at a safe distance from the units for the safety of the workers.

CONSTRUCTION & MATERIAL DETAILS: CONSTRUCTION & MATERIAL DETAILS:

•Walls–Bamboopanelswithrockwoolinbetweenthepanelsforinsulation.

•FloorsandRoof–Fibrecementandcorkfinish

•The laminated bamboo lumber from the composite panel has a tapered groove on top and one side.Similarly,italsohasataperedprotrusiononthebottomandtheotheradjacentend •the protrusions of one panel are slid into the grooves of the other, vertically, until the panels are completelyflushwithoneanother.

ELEVATIONS

SECTION AA’

SECTION BB’’

ELEVATIONS

Elite PUBLIC LIBRARY

PUBLIC BUILDING DESIGN (4th semester)

Site area: 15378 sqm (3.8 acres)

SITE DETAILS:

Location: Deccan College, Yerawada, Pune, Maharashtra

Climate: moderate climate

Wind direction: southwest to northeast

Soil type: black soil

ABOUT THE PROJECT:

The project aimed to design a public library with an auditorium and canteen as added facilities. The design is inspired by the transformation from contemporary and modern architecture in the use of materials and technology in building. There is a mix of traditional and modern materials in the design.

CONCEPT & SITE PLAN: CONCEPT & SITE PLAN:

TRANSFORMATIONFROM TRADITIONALLIBRARYTOMODERN

LIBRARY:

In this concept, it shows the change from traditional architecture and technology to the modernworldlibraries.

Totalbuiltuparea =8175SQM FAR=O.52%

LEGENDS:

1.Libraryblock

2.Auditoriumandcanteenblock

3.Parking

4.Rainwaterharvestingpit

5.Dropoff

SECTION AA’

SECTION XX’

Nikunj GATED COMMUNITY

THESIS (10th semester)

Site area: 76080.9 sqm (18.8 acres)

SITE DETAILS:

Location: Manipal

Climate: Hot & Humid

Wind direction: southwest to northeast

Soil type: laterite soil

ABOUT THE PROJECT:

The project aimed to create a community that provides the residents with a secure, exclusive, and communal living environment that enhances safety, privacy, and overall quality of life. The project would consist of residences for all income groups and provide amenities like Swimming Pools, Gyms, Play Areas, Parks, Community spaces, Meditation Centres, Clubhouses, etc. Also offers a variety of houses like 1BHK, 2HK, 3BHK, and penthouses to serve different income groups and Uses energy efficient principles in design and making it less maintenance needed.

SITE PLAN: SITE PLAN:

Totalbuiltuparea

–102,535sqm FAR–1.3

LANDSCAPEFEATURES:

Pond Provided at the entrance of thesite

Trees with circular seating around them.

Benches are provided in between thesitesforresting.

Trees and shrubs all around the site.

A pavilion is provided at the middle of the site for outdoor eventsorseatingareas.

Gazebo is added near the Villas for barbequeoranyotherluxury.

Private pool area for the villa residents.

LEGENDS

1.Cluster1

2.Cluster2

3.Clubhouse

4.Villa

5.Villaswimmingpool

6.Playarea

7.Shoppingmall

8.Parkingforthemall

9.Vehicularroad

10.Pedestrianpathway

The projects consists of 6 high rise buildings, 20 villas, clubhouse , swimming pool, play area and a shopping mall.

ENVIRONMENTALSTARATEGIES:

•Solar panel is installed as a renewable source of energy for solar electric systemsandhotwatersystems.

•Rain-waterharvestingisusedfornonpotablepurposesinbuilding.

•Organic waster can be composted on site and can be fed into green spaces.

•Recycled greywater can be used in certain places for e.g. flushing in washrooms.

•Waterbodiesprovidedonsiteforcoolingeffectonsite.

Types:3bhkand2bhk

No.Offloors:g+11

No. Of units on each floor : 6

No.Ofunits:

2bhk=36units

3bhk=72units

Areaperfloor=971.4sqm

Builtuparea=17797.2sqm

No.ofapartments:

1bhk/Studioapartment–120

2bhktype1–60

2bhktype2-120

3bhk–120

Villas–20

No.ofparkingbays=40

No. of floors for parking = 2 basements+stiltparking

Total no. of parking bays = 120

Types:2bhktype1

No.Offloors:g+18

No.Ofunitsoneachfloor:6

No.Ofunits:

2bhktype1=108units

Corridorwidth=3m

Corridorlength=25m

Staircasewidth=3m

Areaperfloor=804.7sqm

Builtuparea=14798sqm

No.ofparkingbays=40

No. of floors for parking = 2 basements+stiltparking

Total no. of parking bays = 120

VLLA GROUND FLOOR PLAN

VLLA FIRST FLOOR PLAN

CLUBHOUSE

VILLA SECTION XX’

CLUBHOUSE SECTION XX’

B’

Ossa Architects INTERNSHIP

Location: Bangalore

Duration: 5 months

Projects: Residential, commercial & Interior

During my internship, I worked closely with experienced architects and gained hands-on experience in various aspects of the architectural process. I learned how to turn ideas into detailed drawings and plans using special software. I also learned the role of different stakeholders such as clients, engineers, govt. officials etc. . This internship gave me valuable insights into the practical side of architecture and reinforced my passion for this field.

MARKING LAYOUT

(Commercial building in TN)

TILE & STONEWOK - BATHROOM DETAILS

(Residence in B’lore)

TILE & STONEWORK Residence in B’lore)

CIVIL

(Residence in B’lore)

(Commercial building in TN)

SECTION (Boutique Hotel in B’lore)

ELEVATION (Hostels in B’lore)

GATE DETAILS (Warehouse in B’lore)

INTERIOR LAYOUT (Office in B’lore)

MEASURED DWG (Office in B’lore)

AREA ANALYSIS (Boutique Hotel in B’lore)

PLAN

FLOOR

(Recreation Block in B’lore)

SECTION (Recreation Block in B’lore)

ELEVATION (Recreation Block in B’lore)

ELEVATION (Recreation Block in B’lore)

ROOF PLAN (Canteen Block in B’lore)

SECTION (Canteen Block in B’lore)

RECEPTION

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