Civil Drawings
Interior Design
Urban Survey
Material Research
Design development
Heritage walks
Site Inspection
Civil Drawings
Interior Design
Urban Survey
Material Research
Design development
Heritage walks
Site Inspection
Vaishnavi S
9th semester
RV College of Architecture
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Principal architects
Ar. Tahaer Zoyab and Ar.Anupriya Subbian for providing me an opportunity to intern at Triple O Studio, Chennai. Triple O opened me to a plathora of opportunities in the field, but more importantly, in life. Chennai, for its love for heritage, art and cinema!
I whole heartedly thank all the architects Ar. Vigneswaran, Ar. Mohan Raj, Ar. Fayaz and Ar. Sarojini whose knowledge and experience guided me throughout my internship period and helped me grow both as a professional and as a person. My fellow interns Varshni, Maahira, Sushruthi and Hareesh for great conversations and perspectives, especially on allnights where we all went a little crazy.
A special thanks to Ar. Zoyab Alihussain (Zoyab uncle) for his invaluable guidance. And sister studios Madras Inherited, Triple O Pixel for letting us chew your ears every now and then.
I also thank my Practical Training Co-ordinators Ms. Anupriya Saxena, Ms. Megala G and Ms. Jagrati Jain for their support and supervision throughout the internship semester.
#1
Public Flag Pavilion for Kumararama College of Technology to give new life to the open ground
• GFC Civil Drawings
• Design& details of planters, staircases
• Lighting design
Understanding the present conditions of the 21 Bus Route Roads designed for the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) through survey
Profile of work
Survey, Site Visit report, Junction drawings, Foot path profile drawings, Onsite measurement-
• Right of way
• Carriage way
• Footpath width
Survey of amenity on roads / Profile & junction drawings
• SBI Colony 3rd Street
• Ashok nagar 11th avenue
• Duraiswami Salai
Site visit report compilation for Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) and submission
• KK salai
• Arunachalam Salai
• Venkataraman salai
• Ashoknagar 1s, 7th, 11th, 21st avenue
• New avadi road
• SBI colony 3rd mainroad
• SIDCO nagar 4th main road
• Venkataraman Salai
• CIT Nagar 3rd, 4th street
• Anna Salai 21st Main Road
#2
Urban survey and report for the Greater Chennai Corporation to improve walkability
• Road amenities survey
• Road profile and junction drawings
• Report compilation
• Creating a comprehensive set of roads drawings
• Analysing the walkability and pedestrian friendliness of the mentioned roads
START :ARCOT ROAD
END: KAMRAJ STREET
LENGTH : 1060 M
The Footpath width ranging from 1.4 m to 4.2 m is proposed based on the existing width of the road which is from 8.7m to 15.5m, Pedestrian usage 1098 PPL/hr in peak, demand, traffic and vehicle movement flow density 2W – 1560 Nos/hr 4W –980 NOs/hr, Bus – 9 NOs/hr and taking into consideration of future needs.
The plans are prepared for proper road way lane system which is 3.5M 4W lane and 2.5 2W lane. Streets elements like street furniture's, planters , signboards are designed for future development.
Three way intersection at arcot road and K K Salai is proposed with zebra pedestrian crossing on all the sides along with diagonal crossing in the center.
Utility services like Storm water drain, HT and LT TNEB Cables, Street light cable, OFC cables, Sewerage line and Metro water lines are identified during execution. 150 mm HDPE pipes are provided has a future provision for running HT and LT cables.
The existing drain is being repaired on one side of the road.
START :ARUNACHALAM SALAI
END: ABBUSALI STREET
LENGTH 330 M
To Decide on the required footpath width according to the existing width of the road, Pedestrian usage, demand, traffic and vehicle movement flow density and taking into consideration of future needs.
To prepare plans for proper road way lane system, median alignment and plan for footpath. To design the street furniture including sign boards, smart street lights, security camera and any other smart features.
To propose necessary improvement to the junctions
To study and analyze utility services, conflict finding and providing alternate solutions
To study the improvements of the existing storm water, drain to impedes the pedestrian movements
SOORIYA HOSPITAL,COPPER
ENCHROACHMENT 19 VENDORS, 7- SHOP EXTENSION, 2 - TEMP. SHED,
Road side green spaces are proposed in form of linear planters in pre cast concreate.
To study the provision of road side green space where ever feasible.
KAMARAJAR STATUE,SREE GUPTA BHAVAN STREETS
18 VENDORS, 22 SHOP EXTENSION, 18 PARKING, 4 TEMP SHED
SIGNAL POLE - -
TRAFFIC POLICE BOOTH - -
CCTV SMART POLE - -
POST BOX - -
PUBLIC TOILET 1 -
REST PLACE - 2
• Understanding the present conditions of the 21 Bus Route Roads designed for the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC)
• Creating a comprehensive set of roads drawings
• Analysing the walkability and pedestrian friendliness of the mentioned roads
• Recommending design changes as the per the current needs in the above mentioned criteria
Design for a co-existing Academy and Residence to maximise livability
Full set of GFC civil drawings
Lighting design and drawing
back filling and compacting
back filling and compacting
back filling and compacting back filling and compacting
back filling and compacting
back filling and compacting
back filling and compacting
back filling and compacting
back filling and compacting
Grade beam at ±0 GL compound wall with required columns for further detail
#4
Interior design and custom furniture for a client who was also the fabricator
• Design and detail of custom seating, corckery and display units, study and wardrobes- unique metal joints
• False ceiling layouts
4" thk concrete slab as seating finished with 1" oxide finish of selected texture and shade
3/4" thk BWR plywood as shutter finished with 1mm laminate and 2mm edge winding tape of selected texture and shade
3/4" thk BWR plywood as skirting finished with 1mm laminate and 2mm edge winding tape of selected texture and shade
3/4" thk BWR plywood as shutter finished with 1mm laminate and 2mm edge winding tape of selected texture and shade
3/4" thk BWR plywood as frame finished with 1mm laminate of selected texture and shade
3/4" thk BWR plywood as stopper finished with 1mm laminate and 2mm edge winding tape of selected texture and shade
All dimensions are in millimeters unless mentioned. This drawing is the sole property of 'Triple O studio' and cannot be reproduced in any form or on any other site apart from that specified, retained or copied without the express consent of the architects.
9" thk brick wall finished with 12 mm cement plaster and paint of selected shade
3/4" thk BWR plywood as handleless shutter as specified
1 2" thk BWR plywood as backing finished with 5mm veneer of selected texture and shade
existing concrete slab covered with 3mm thk BWR plywood as facia finished with 5mm veneer of selected texture and shade
25mm dia brass knob for further detail
3 4" thk BWR plywood as frame finished with 5mm veneer selected texture and shade
3 4 " thk BWR plywood as shutter finished with 5mm veneer of selected texture and shade
3mm thk cane fibre woven on 1"wide frame support
3 4 " thk BWR plywood as skirting finished with 5mm veneer of selected texture and shade
3 4 " thk BWR plywood as shutter finished with 5mm veneer of selected texture and shade
3mm thk cane fibre woven on 1"wide frame support
3 4 " thk BWR plywood as skirting finished with 5mm veneer of selected texture and shade
25mm dia brass knob for further detail
1 2 " thk BWR plywood as backing finished with 5mm veneer selected texture and shade
3 4 " thk BWR plywood as shutter finished with 5mm veneer selected texture and shade
3 4 " thk BWR plywood as shutter finished with 5mm veneer of selected texture and shade
3mm thk cane fibre woven on 1" wide frame support
1/2" thk BWR plywood as ledge finished with 5mm veneer of selected texture and shade
25mm dia CHS- MS section of 3 mm thickness in powder coated black finish
1/2" plywoods as frame finished with 5mm veneer of selected texture and shade
1/4" solid wood beading 1" wide as wooden paneling of selected texture and shade
1/2" thk BWR plywood as backing finished with 5mm veneer of selected texture and shade
3/4" thk BWR plywood as frame finished with 5mm veneer of selected texture and shade
6mm thk clear glass of selected shade and texture
25mm dia CHS- solid rod with screw thread
All dimensions are in millimeters unless mentioned.
2" deep fisher nutt for anchoring
This drawing is the sole property of 'Triple O studio' and cannot be reproduced in any form or on any other site apart from that specified, retained or copied without the express consent of the architects.
1/2" thk BWR plywood as handleless pullout drawer finished with 5mm veneer of selected texture and shade
1 2" UPVC/ plastic glass holder
Drawer Drawer
50mm CHS- MS section of 3 mm thickness in powder coated black finish
1/2" thk BWR plywood as backing finished with 1mm laminate and 2mm edge winding tape of selected texture and shade
3/4" thk BWR plywood as partition finished with 1mm laminate and 2mm edge winding tape of selected texture and shade
3/4" thk BWR plywood as pull out drawer finished with 1mm laminate and 2mm edge winding tape of selected texture and shade
3/4" thk BWR plywood as shutter finished with 1mm laminate and 2mm edge winding tape of selected texture and shade
FFL±0'-0"
3/4" thk BWR plywood as shutter finished with 1mm laminate and 2mm edge winding tape of selected texture and shade
1/2" thk BWR plywood as backing finished with 1mm laminate and 2mm edge winding tape of selected texture and shade
3/4" thk BWR plywood as frame finished with 1mm laminate and 2mm edge winding tape of selected texture and shade
50mm CHS- MS section of 3 mm thickness in powder coated black finish
All dimensions are in millimeters unless mentioned. This drawing is the sole property of 'Triple O studio' and cannot be reproduced in any form or on any other site apart from that specified, retained or copied without the express consent of the architects.
Ground
• Design and detail of interior finishes for comman areas and
Hand plaster
Terracotta flat with white piant
Polished kota
Polished pine wood
Cement oxide
Research based architectural exploration of value addition to a typical apatment complex to-
• maximise light and landscape
• no comprise to the livable floor area
WHY ARE DENSE URBAN STRUCTURES LESS BREATHABLE?
WHY ARE BUILDINGS LESS BREATHABLE?
• Soaring property rates that support dense construction to maximise Floor Areas.
• Developmental guidelines that do not address the preservation and inclusion of nature.
• The modularity of apartments that reduces ways to include open spaces and nature light needed for inclusion of natural elements.
THE NEGOTIATION.
A typical city apartment module
The site has ample greenery of its own and the design further enhances it.
The site has little to no greenery of its own,is built to its maximum capacity and the architecture does little to support the introduction of sustainable green pockets.
*for 50% of the side/length of the building
“...buildings don’t need life to be put into them, rather need to create it within ”
• sitting on the floor
• nooks with company
• study with a view
• maximizing setbacks
The typical roof with steel wind turbines for ventilation which does minimal help on the ventilation front
A hipped roof for ventilation and sunlight but is not proportionate to the total height of the building
MEZZANINE ALONG EXTERNAL WALLS MEZZANINE ALONG THE CENTRE
MEZZANINE ALONG EXTERNAL WALLS MEZZANINE ALONG THE CENTRE
trail of roofs with provision for North light which has become the typical image of an industry
PROPORTION
POSITION OF STAIRCASE CORES - SECTION
The mezzanines are located along the periphery, which blocks the natural light and airflow into the building.
The mezzanines are located along the periphery, which blocks the natural light and airflow into the building.
The mezzanines are located in the centre of the building creating oppurtunities for opening up the facade.
The mezzanines are located in the centre of the building creating oppurtunities for opening up the facade.
VARIOUS ITERATIONS FOR MEZZANINE LEVELS
The natural light coming into the building is blocked by the top floors making the lower floors dark.
The natural light coming into the building is blocked by the top floors making the lower floors dark.
Keeping the cores along the periphery of the building, making space for natural air flow and light into the building.
The levels being staggered in the centre in turn increase the accessibility of light into the interior spaces.
The levels being staggered in the centre in turn increase the accessibility of light into the interior spaces.
The width of mezzanines reducing along the height thus maximising the amount of natural light to the upper floors
VARIOUS ITERATIONS FOR MEZZANINE LEVELS POSITION OF STAIRCASE CORES - SECTION
POSITION OF STAIRCASE CORES - SECTION
POSITION OF STAIRCASE CORES - PLAN
Keeping the cores along the periphery of the building, making space for natural air flow and light into the building.
Keeping the cores along the periphery of the building, making space for natural air flow and light into the building.
POSITION OF STAIRCASE CORES - PLAN
POSITION OF STAIRCASE CORES - PLAN
The circulation cores can be extended at intervals to optimize the floor space.
MEZZANINE ITERATIONS
VARIOUS ITERATIONS FOR MEZZANINE LEVELS
MEZZANINE ITERATIONS
The width of mezzanines reducing along the height thus maximising the amount of natural light to the upper floors
mezzanines and in a way distributing natural light more
The width of mezzanines reducing along the height thus maximising the amount of natural light to the upper floors
Creating multiple mezzanines and in a way distributing natural light more uniformly
The width of mezzanines reducing along the height thus maximising the amount of natural light to the lower floors based on the necessity
Creating multiple mezzanines and in a way distributing natural light more
The circulation cores can be extended at intervals to optimize the floor space.
The width of mezzanines reducing along the height thus maximising the amount of natural light to the lower floors based on the necessity
The width of mezzanines reducing along the height thus maximising the amount
Relooking at how factories can be made more habitable, not only on a superficial level but also creating a better that’s more functional.
Relooking at how factories can be made more habitable, not only on a superficial level but also creating a better space that’s more functional.
CONCEPTUAL SKETCHES
Research based exploration on new typology of factories
• critisize typical factory design
• develop prototypes to make factory design fun, livable and more functional
On things I adore about the City-
Living in a new city definitely gives you perspective about people and cultures and their traverses across time and space. As most ignorant tourists, I thought that the most significant change I would encounter moving to a coastal city would be the beach and association with the water. That is inherent but if you really ask me, Chennai is a city of consciously preserved cultures and stemming from the love for documenting things, here’s a small compilation of things that welcomed a stranger 5 months ago.
1. The cycling culture: It was my first week of moving here when I began to notice that majority of the people here cycle to commute. An age old sustainable means of transit that is now being repackaged as a hobby is as effective as it is fun.
2. Addressals: Here, everyone older to you is ‘anna/akka’ (brother/ sister) and everyone of equivalent age is ‘jeeva’ (literally translates to life). The addressal is pure: devoid of people’s religion, economic status or even association.
3. Public transport: Truth be told, growing up I have not extensively used the public means but what started as a consequence of purely economic factors led to fond memories. You see, I am a strong believer that your daily means of commute largely influences how you discover/ experience a city. On the days I walked, I learnt of the petty shops and the local delicacies and the dogs whose walks align with mine. On the days I took a local bus/ train, I knew the busiest and quiet parts of the city, its pace and its landmarks.
4. The city that sleeps: Contrary to the more celebrated culture of cities that are always up, I have enjoyed my days of intractably falling asleep by 11pm and waking up around sunrise.
5. The love for cinema: Art and society have always influenced each other in cycles but the way cinema is intertwined, from hairstyles to lifestyles, is indisputable.