Arunachalam Lakshmanan - University of Melbourne +61-435699523

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PORTFOLIO ARUNACHALAM LAKSHMANAN

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

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CURRICULUM VITAE ABOUT ME

CONTACT INFORMATION

| ARUNACHAL AM L AKSHMANAN Gender | Male Nationality | Indian Date Of Birth | 04-JAN-1992 Languages | English , Tamil

2) Abira Jewellers, Bangalore, India

Interior design for a jewellery store.

Preparation of architectural design detail drawings, furniture concept layouts, presentation drawings, technical specifications, renders, site supervision and billing of quantities.

Email | architect.viki.arun@gmail.com

DEC’-2015 to JUNE’ 2016

ARCHITECT - Maruthi Housing, Hosur, India

Address | 706/528, Swanston St, Carlton VIC - 3053, Melbourne, Australia Phone no. | +61 - 435 699 523

EDUCATION

INTERESTS

UNDER GRADUATE Bachelor Of Architecture

2009 - 2014

SRM UNIVERSITY, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur, Kancheepuram dist., Tamilnadu, India - 603203

ACHIEVEMENTS

GRADUATE Master Of Architecture

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE, Parkville, Melbourne -VIC, Australia

To work in an environment that pushes the current limits of my abilities , allows me to improve my current skill-set and grow along with the company.

INTERNSHIP

JUN’-2012 TO SEPT’-2012

WORK EXPERIENCE

MAY’-2014 to OCT’-2014

FEBRUARY 2011 Paper presentation on ‘Chettinad Architecture’| NATIONAL WINNER | EXCEL SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE JANUARY 2013 PAPER presentation on ‘Vernacular Architecture’| NATIONAL WINNER | TKM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

2016 - 2018

OBJECTIVE

PHOTOGRAPHY SKETCHING CYCLING READING BOOKS

certified AUTODESK REVIT Professional

AVAILABLE FROM

NOV 15TH 2017 ONWARDS

JUNIOR ARCHITECT - Khosla Associates, Bangalore, India.

JUNIOR ARCHITECT - Maruthi Housing, Hosur, India NOV’-2014 to NOV’-2015

JUNIOR ARCHITECT - Inform Architects, Bangalore, India.

1) New Van Bhavan, Bhopal, India

Office building for State government of Madhya Pradesh - Forest department Preparation of architectural design detail drawings, interior layouts, visualisation presentation drawings and billing of quantities.

“ Look at the sky.

We are not alone.

The whole universe is friendly to us and conspires only to give the best to those who dream and work” - A P J Abdul Kalam Scientist, Former President of India.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

01 ‘MOCA-St Kilda’

ABOUT ME

02 ‘New Van Bhavan’

03 ‘Khosla associates’

ARUNACHALAM LAKSHMANAN 706/528, Swanston St, Carlton, VIC -3053 MUSEUM DESIGN

OFFICE DESIGN

RESIDENCES

+61 - 435 699 523

POSTGRADUATE STUDIO WORK

PROFESSIONAL WORK

PROFESSIONAL WORK

architect.viki.arun@gmail.com

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‘Rangoli’

‘Halcyon Heights’

‘Solar sailer’

MUSEUM DESIGN

APARTMENT DESIGN

LUXURY HOTEL DESIGN

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIO WORK

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIO WORK

UNDERGRADUATE THESIS WORK

SKILL SET

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Post Graduate Studio work

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musEUm DESIGN NOV 2017 / INDIVIDUAL WORK

‘MOCA’ - ST KILDA TRIANGLE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSES TO BE A CULTURAL PRECINCT TO COMPLEMENT THE PALAIS THEATRE AND LUNA PARK - A PRECINCT ACTIVITIES THAT RECOGNISES AND SUPPORTS ST KILDA’S CONTINUING CONTRIBUTION TO THE VIBRANCY OF MELBOURNE AND AUSTRALIA. MSD- UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE TUTOR : Anna Nervegna, Nervegna-Reed Architecture

STUDIO PROJECT ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2nd SEMESTER / YEAR 1

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MUSEUM DESIGN

| ‘MOCA - St Kilda Triangle’

Site analysis

MELBOURNE

ST. KILDA

ST. KILDA TRIANGLE AERIAL VIEW OF EXISTING SITE

ST KILDA IS ONE OF THE MOST ACTIVE, VIBRANT BAY-SIDE REGION OF MELBOURNE KNOWN FOR ITS RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE. ST KILDA TRIANGLE IS AT THE HEART THE REGION, HOLDING THE POTENTIAL TO BIND TOGETHER THE ENERGY AND SPIRIT OF THE COMMUNITY. THE ST KILDA TRIANGLE DEVELOPMENT STRIVES TO BE A PLACE FOR CULTURAL PRODUCTION AND ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION FOR THE PEOPLE.

SOFTWARES USED : RHINO | GRASSHOPPER | V-RAY | AUTOCAD | ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOSHOP

MUSEUM DESIGN

| ‘MOCA - St Kilda Triangle’

Massing studies 7

WHEN I HAD TO DESIGN A MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART AND CRAFT FOR ST KILDA MY MASSING STUDIES WERE MORE INCLINED TOWARDS REFERENCING FORMS AND SYMBOLS FROM THE PROMINENT LANDMARKS IN ST KILDA. SUCH AS THE ARCH OF THE PALAIS THEATRE, THE STRUCTURAL ROLLERCOASTER CHARACTER OF THE LUNA PARK AND THE FREE-FLOWING CURVES OF THE CATANI GARDENS. SO, THE FORM OF THE BUILT LANDSCAPE EMBODIES A DESIGN LANGUAGE THAT AMALGAMATES AND MARRIES THESE FEATURES OF THESE 3 PROMINENT LANDMARKS.

SOFTWARES USED : RHINO | GRASSHOPPER | V-RAY | AUTOCAD | ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOSHOP

MUSEUM DESIGN

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| ‘MOCA - St Kilda Triangle’

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THE SITE EXPLOITS THE POTENTIAL AREA AND HEIGHT THAT IS POSSIBLE.

THE ARCH OF THE PALAIS THEATRE IS BORROWED FOR THE DONOVAN’S CORNER END.

Concept evolution

3 THE INDOOR PROGRAM OF THE DESIGN IS PUNCTUATED WITH OUTDOOR SPACES IN THE FORM OF COURTYARDS. THE ENTRANCE TO THE CAR PARK IS FROM CAVELL ST.

PALAIS THEATRE

4 LUNA PARK

THE EDGES ALONG JACKA BOULEVARD IS LOWERED FOR CONNECTIVITY AND BAY VIEWS

CATANI GARDENS

5 SO, THE RESULT IS A SCULPTED FORM GESTURING THE ARCH OF THE PALAIS THEATRE, THE CURVES OF THE CATANI GARDEN, AND THE STRUCTURAL FRAMEWORK OF THE LUNA PARK.

SOFTWARES USED : RHINO | GRASSHOPPER | V-RAY | AUTOCAD | ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOSHOP

MUSEUM DESIGN

| ‘Rangoli’

floor plans | views 9

HERE SPATIAL PLANNING TRIES TO CREATE LOGICAL CONNECTIONS ACROSS THE SITE CONNECTING PROGRAMS TOGETHER AND AMPLIFYING THE OPPORTUNITIES TO DRAW IN PEOPLE TO THE VARIOUS ACTIVITIES ON SITE BY VISUALLY CONNECTING THEM. SO, THE ON THE SURFACE WHAT WE GET IS A PUBLIC PLACE WHICH IS AN EXTENSION OF THE ESPLANADE AND IN THE UNDERBELLY, ARE THE MUSEUM ART LIBRARY AND THE ACMI GALLERIES. VIEW FROM NOVOTEL HOTEL BALCONY

SCULPTURE PARK

THE USE OF COPPER CHROME GLOSSY FINISH WITH THE GLASS ON THE FACADE NOT ONLY DEFINES THE EDGE AND PROFILE OF THE FORM BUT ALSO ENHANCES THE VIBRANCE AND LIVELINESS OF THE SPACE, ESPECIALLY WITH LIGHTS DURING THE NIGHT IN THE PERFORMANCE AREAS. AND IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE IN THE SCULPTURE GALLERY WITH REFLECTION BEING AN ART TECHNIQUE BY ITSELF.

SOFTWARES USED : RHINO | GRASSHOPPER | V-RAY | AUTOCAD | ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOSHOP

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MUSEUM DESIGN

| ‘MOCA - St Kilda Triangle’

THE FACADE AT THE DONOVAN’S CORNER MARKS THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE MUSEUM SPACE CREATING A STRONG IDENTIFY FOR ITSELF WITHOUT CONFLICTING OR DOMINATING THE HERITAGE VALUE OF THE PALAIS THEATRE FROM THE ESPLANADE. THE FORM GESTURES THE STRUCTURAL FRAMEWORK OF THE LUNA PARK FORMING THE ENTRANCE TICKET LOBBY AND CONTINUING AS A CEILING FOR THE INTERIOR SPACES.

SOFTWARES USED : RHINO | GRASSHOPPER | V-RAY | AUTOCAD | ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOSHOP

floor plan

MUSEUM DESIGN

| ‘Rangoli’

section | visualisation 11

VIEW OF TICKET COUNTER AND ENTRANCE LOBBY

VIEW OF CORRIDOR AND TRANSITION SPACES

THE SPACE ADJOINING THE PALAIS THEATRE HAS A TENSILE CANOPY THAT CONTINUES THE BARREL VAULT OF THE THEATRE TO HOUSE A CAFE STREET WHICH CREATES ADDITIONAL CONNECTIONS ACROSS THE SITE AND COMPLEMENTS THE ACTIVITY OF THE PALAIS THEATRE. THE VERTICAL PLANE ON THE SIDE OF THE PALAIS THEATRE SERVES AS A POSTER BOARD FOR THE PALAIS THEATRE.

THE COURTYARDS HAVE PERFORMANCE SPACES, DESIGNER MARKET AND SCULPTURE GARDENS THAT ARE INTERCONNECTED THROUGH TICKET COUNTERS AND ENTRANCES TO THE INDOOR SPACES WHICH TEASES AND PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE USERS TO VISIT THESE SPACES. THE GLAZED CURVED FACADE OF THE INDOOR SPACES MAKES UP THE CORRIDOR SPACES FOR THE GALLERIES. SO, AS U WALK IN IT OFFERS A GLIMPSE OF THE ACTIVITIES IN THE COURTYARD BEFORE ENTERING THE GALLERY.

SOFTWARES USED : RHINO | GRASSHOPPER | V-RAY | AUTOCAD | ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOSHOP

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MUSEUM DESIGN

| ‘MOCA - St Kilda Triangle’

VIEW OF PUBLIC SPACE ON THE ROOF

section | visualisation VIEW SHOWING FORECOURT, ENTRANCE TO CAFE STREET, AND AUGUMENTED REALITY ON THE ROOF

THE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPACES HAVE A CONTRASTING CHARACTER WITH CURVES ON THE INTERIOR SPACES AND THE PIXELATED SURFACES ON THE OUTDOOR AREAS CREATING A SYMBIOTIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE GEOMETRY. FEW OF THE PIXELS EXTRUDES AND FORMS UP AS POTENTIAL PLANTER BOXES TO PROVIDE NATURAL SHADING AND SEATING AREAS ON THE PUBLIC SPACE. THESE EXTRUSIONS ALSO EMPLOY THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY BY HOUSING SOLATUBES, WHICH CONVERGES AND STORES SOLAR ENERGY AND REDIRECTS THE LIGHT INTO INTERIOR SPACES AS STUDIO LIGHTING.

AS TECHNOLOGY HAS REVOLUTIONISED AND PRODUCED NEW WAYS TO DRAW PEOPLE TO ART THE ARCHITECTURE MUST BE FUTURE READY. HENCE THE OUTDOOR SPACES ALSO DOUBLE AS A VIRTUAL GALLERY CURATED BY ONLINE PLATFORM FOR THE PUBLIC TO ALSO CONTRIBUTE AND BE A PART OF THE ART COMMUNITY FULFILLING THE OBJECTIVE TO BE CENTRE OF CULTURAL PRODUCTION.

SOFTWARES USED : RHINO | GRASSHOPPER | V-RAY | AUTOCAD | ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOSHOP

MUSEUM DESIGN

| ‘Rangoli’

section | facade details | innovations | visualisation 13

SO, THE WHOLE PROGRAM AIMS TO BE FOR EVERYONE BY DISCREETLY DRAW IN PEOPLE INTO THE ART COMMUNITY IN A METHODOLOGICAL PROCESS AND CELEBRATE IT LOUD BY HOUSING THESE CULTURAL PROGRAMS IN A FLEXIBLE AND INTERACTIVE WAY.

VIEW SHOWING CAFE STREET

SOFTWARES USED : RHINO | GRASSHOPPER | V-RAY | AUTOCAD | ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOSHOP

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Work Experience

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‘New Van Bhavan’ Office space for the forest department.

OFFICE DESIGN NOV 2014 / PROFESSIONAL WORK

‘NEW VAN BHAVAN’ - “A GREEN RATED OFFICE BUILDING FOR THE FOREST DEPARTMENT OF MADHYAPRADESH, INDIA. THE OFFICE SPACE PROVIDES STANDARD ” SENIOR ARCHITECT : AR. CHANDRASEKAR, INFORM ARCHITECTS Email: chandra@informarchitects.com

PROFESSIONAL PROJECT InForm ARCHITECTS , Bangalore TEAM OF 5 ARCHITECTS

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OFFICE DESIGN

| ‘New Van Bhavan’

PROJECT BRIEF

project brief | design concept | site plan SITE LOCATION

‘New Van Bhavan’ is an office complex for the state government of madhya pradesh - Department of Forest. It comprises of 4 main departments. The design had to accommodate all space requirements as per the hierarchy of the working staff and their occupational relationship, with a non traditional appeal, which will make it stand out.

On the whole, there has to be moments, where one experiences the space to be different from the traditional government buildings. role in project

LOCATION: BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA SITE AREA: 45729 Sq.m PLINTH AREA: 27863 Sq.m NO. OF FLOORS: G + 3 STATUS: ON SITE HEIGHT OF THE BUILDING: 17.45 METERS CLIENT: STATE GOVERNMENT OF MADHYAPRADESH

zoning

During my time, I led the interior planning team in reorganising the layouts as per the updated requirements. I also worked on facade detail drawings, Billing of quantities, 3D model and renders.

The Campus building accommodate consolidated offices for 4 main departments (Forest, Eco-tourism, Federation, and Corporation) for which the built form is organised into 3 main blocks - A, C, and E respectively with interconnecting blocks - B and D to accomodate common facilities for the main blocks.

SITE PLAN WITH GROUND FLOOR

BLOCK - B

RK IN G 4 W HE EL ER PA

LEGEND

SI TE EX IT

SI TE EN TR Y

GENERAL ACCESS POINTS TO OFFICE SERVICE ACCESS POINTS

BLOCK - D

2 WHE ELER PAR KING

4 WHE ELER PAR KING

BLOCK -A BLOCK - C BLOCK - E

C-BLOCK

D -BLOCK

E-BLOCK

B -BLOCK A-BLOCK

design concept The design concept for the project proposes the simulation of a forest environment, within which fluid spaces for the offices are inserted carefully. The landscape and the unique iconography of the building recognize the strong references to this ecology within the New Van Bhawan campus.

KITCHEN LOADING DOCK OUTDOOR EXHIBITION SPACE

OUTDOOR CAFETERIA

UTLITY BLOCK

Workload : construction drawings | interior layouts | boq | VISUALIZATIONS | facade detailing

SERVICE YARD

OFFICE DESIGN

| ‘New Van Bhavan’

zoning | planning 17

schematic zoning

courtyards

GROUND FLOOR PLAN - A BLOCK

THE COURTYARDS BRING IMPORTANT AHU MOMENTS IN THE BUILDING AS ALL THE INTERNAL ROOM MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENTS HAPPEN THROUGH STAIRS OVERLOOKING THE COURTYARDS. THE 30 SEATER CONFERENCE ARRANGEMENT OF THE STAIRCASE ENABLES THE ROOM USERS TO HAVE A VISUAL CONNECTION WITH THE SPACES INSIDE AND ALSO WITH MOVEMENT HAPPENING THROUGH THE STAIRS. THESE STAIRCASES OVERLOOKING THE COURTYARD BRINGS IN MORE FLUIDITY BETWEEN DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS IN TERMS OF MOVEMENT.

LIFTS & STAIRCASES SERVICE AREAS OFFICE SPACES

A-BLOCK ENTRANCE PORTICO

RECEPTION

GUEST LIFTS FIRE ESCAPE STAIRCASE OFFICES SPACES

LIBRARY

ALL THE ROOMS ARE ALIGNED ALONG THE PERIPHERY OF AND COURTYARDS OF THE BUILDING TO ACHIEVE MORE NATURAL LIGHT. GREEN LANDSCAPED COURTYARD (OTS) LUNCH ROOMS

E- BLOCK D- BLOCK C- BLOCK

WORKSTATION SPACES

B- BLOCK

SERVICE LIFT AHU ROOM

A- BLOCK

TOILETS

author: arunachalam & saravana

FRONT PERSPECTIVE ELEVATION

SOFTWARES USED : REVIT | 3DS- MAX | RHINO | AUTOCAD | ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOSHOP

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| ‘New Van Bhavan’

OFFICE DESIGN

section | details

CONCEPTUAL SECTION THROUGH C - BLOCK GREEN TERRACE

FLUIDITY

SLAB EXTENSION

INTERCONNECTING BRIDGE WITH STEEL STAIRCASE

STAFF CABIN

CORRIDOR

WORKSTATIONS

THE FACADE HAS TO BE FLUIDIC SO AS TO RESPOND TO AN ORGANIC FORM WHERE THE BOUNDARIES BETWEEN DIFFERENT PROGRAMMES ARE MERGED WITH INTERNAL CONNECTIVITY THROUGH COURTYARDS AND THE CORRIDORS FLOWING THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING.

THE FOUR DEPARTMENTS ARE FUNCTIONALLY INDEPENDENT, BUT LOOSELY INTEGRATED BY A NETWORK OF PATHS AND GREEN. THE EXTERIOR FACADE RESPONDS TO THE FLUIDITY OF THE PROGRAMME WITH THREE DIFFERENT TRANSPARENCIES, THAT IS GLASS, LOUVERS AND OPAQUE SURFACES-WALLS.

author: arunachalam

ACP CLADDING

GREEN LANDSCAPED COURTYARD

canopy detail

wall detail - ACOUSTICS

THE ENTRANCES OF BLOCK B AND D ARE COMPLEMENTED WITH A CANOPY SHELTER . THE DESIGN CONSTITUTES A PART OF THE FLUIDIC NATURE OF THE BUILDING.

BEING A OFFICE SPACE, THE CABIN ROOMS HAVE DRY WALL PARTITIONS FOR FLEXIBILITY AND SERVICE ROOMS HAVE WET WALLS FOR HEAVY APPLICATIONS.AS THE WHOLE PLANNING IS EFFICIENTLY COMPACT, IT HAS THE TENDENCY TO ACOUSTICALLY COMPROMISE ON THE PRIVACY.

THE MATERIALS LIKE STEEL AND ALUMINIUM COMPOSITE PANELS ARE EXTENSIVELY USED TO ACHIEVE A SLEEK, LIGHT WEIGHT STRUCTURE THAT IS FLUID.

12.5mm THICK GYPSUM PLASTERBOARD

ISMC 400

COLUMN

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200mm THICK AAC BLOCK WALL

GLAZING PIPE (200 X 10mm)

200 THK MASONRY WALL

ACP CLADDING

author: arunachalam

TWO LAYERS OF 12.5mm THICK GYPSUM PLASTERBOARD

25mm THICK FIBERGLASS WOOL

A’ ACP CLADDING

THUS THE NATURE OF THE FORM WRAPS THE FUNCTIONAL BLOCKS AND BRIDGES IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE BUILDING STARTS APPEARING TO BE A WHOLE AND NOT JUST SUM OF ITS PARTS- BLOCKS AND BRIDGES

12mm THICK FIBRE CEMENT BOARD

ACP CLADDING

ISMC 400

50mm THICK FIBRE GLASS WOOL

WET WALL

SOFTWARES USED : REVIT | 3DS- MAX | RHINO | AUTOCAD | ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOSHOP

DRY WALL

OFFICE DESIGN

| ‘New Van Bhavan’

facade detail 19

facade detail

THIRD FLOOR

A SECOND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

GROUND FLOOR FACADE SECTION

DETAIL AT A

author: arunachalam & uttara

the office project was handled by a team of 5 members: RIDDHI , uttara, ARUNACHALAM, SARAVANA AND SUBBAIYAN, UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF SENIOR ARCHITECT CHANDRASEKAR

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RESIDENCE DESIGN

| ‘Hari krishna reddy residence’

entrance steps details

Work Experience @ Khosla Associates Bangalore

individual drafting and visualisation work at khosla associates

SOFTWARES USED : REVIT | 3DS- MAX | AUTOCAD | VRAY | PHOTOSHOP

RESIDENCE DESIGN

| ‘Tania and sandeep khosla residence’

individual drafting work at khosla associates

door window details 21

SOFTWARES USED : REVIT |AUTOCAD

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RESIDENCE DESIGN

| ‘pawna house’

individual drafting work at khosla associates

elevations | sections | plan

SOFTWARES USED : REVIT |AUTOCAD

RESIDENCE DESIGN

| ‘Harsh and nidhi residence’

individual drafting work at khosla associates

elevations 23

SOFTWARES USED : REVIT |AUTOCAD

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RESIDENCE DESIGN

| ‘Nikhil kumar residence’

individual drafting work at khosla associates

powder room detail

SOFTWARES USED : REVIT |AUTOCAD

RESIDENCE DESIGN

| ‘Nikhil kumar residence’

OHT detail | staircase detail | water body detail 25

Facade detail

Screen wall detail individual drafting work at khosla associates

Water body detail

Tank cover detail SOFTWARES USED : REVIT |AUTOCAD

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Undergraduate Studio Projects

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‘Rangoli’ Invigorating art and craft !

musEUm DESIGN JANUARY 2013 / INDIVIDUAL WORK

‘RANGOLI’ - “A MUSEUM SPACE COHERENT TO THE INDIAN CONTEMPORARY ARTS AND CRAFT. THE BUILT FORM IS NOT JUST A SPACE TO EXHIBIT BUT AN INVIGORATING TRIBUTE TO THE INDIAN CONTEMPORARY ARTS AND CRAFT ” GUIDE : PROF. PRADEEPA Email: pradeepa.c@ktr.srmuniv.ac.in@gmail.com

STUDIO PROJECT ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 8TH SEMESTER / YEAR 4

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MUSEUM DESIGN

| ‘Rangoli’

inspiration | concept study | site plan

CONCEPT STATEMENT

SITE PLAN

India is land of diverse creative fields. To celebrate it’s grandeur there exists no space which is coherent to it’s art forms. Museums are not a space to just exhibit but should also invigorate the artisans.

Hence the objective is to break the non stereotypical idea of a museum through a design with thought process concomitant to it’s art form.

INSPIRATION

site location LOCATION: MYSORE, KARNATAKA, INDIA SITE AREA: 46633 Sq.m HEIGHT OF THE BUILDING: 18 METERS SETBACKS FRONT AND BACK : 14.0M

Rangoli being an evolving art form and tradition in India, precedes sculpture and painting. The art form basically is a process of connecting a centre point on the ground and cardinal points around it, usually in geometrical patterns .

SITE CONTEXT: MYSORE IS REFERRED TO AS CULTURAL CAPITAL OF SOUTH KARNATAKA.IT IS THE PLACE OF ORIGIN FOR FEW NOTABLE ARTISTIC SCHOOLS LIKE VIJAYANAGAR PAINTING SCHOOL. THE HISTORIC BELUR AND HALEBID TEMPLES ARE LOCATED FEW MILES FROM HERE

For any Museum, Circulation is the key, which has to be simple, engaging and unconstraint. Hence Rangoli is a perfect domain to explore various geometric patterns and find the right circulation pattern for a Musuem.

study On iterations of common simple patterns in rangoli

A SIMPLE RANGOLI PATTERN

WALLS OF HALEBID TEMPLE

A RELIEF SCULPTURE IN THE WALLS OF HALEBID TEMPLE

CIRCULAR LOOP:

INFINTY LOOP

LOOPED SQUARE

+ SIMPLE CIRCULAR LOOP

+ LOOP WITH ONE NODE

+ LOOP WITH FOUR NODES

+ CONSTRAINS THE USER TO FOLLOW A SINGLE LINEAR CIRCULATION

+ OPTION TO BREAK FREE FROM CIRCULATION PATHWAY IS LIMITED TO ONE.

+ MULTIPLE OPTIONS TO BREAK FREE FROM CIRCULATION PATHWAY.

+ OFFERS ONE HUGE CENTRAL COURT SPACE

+ OFFERS FOUR SMALL COURT SPACES + OFFERS TWO MEDIUM COURT SPACES

WORKLOAD : SITE STUDY | CONCEPTUALIZATION | DESIGN EVOLUTION | DETAIL DRAWINGS | VISUALIZATIONS

MUSEUM DESIGN

| ‘Rangoli’

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LIFT & STAIRCASE CORE

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2 CIRCULATION & EXHIBIT SPACES

COURT SPACES

MAIN ENTRY VIA BASEMENT

LOOPED SQUARE THE LOOPED SQUARE VERSION OF RANGOLI IS AN EVER ENDING LOOP OF CIRCULATION WITH THE FREEDOM OF CHOICE TO BEGIN OR BREAK FREE AT ANY OF THE INTERSECTION NODES. HERE THE LOOP CONSTITUTE THE PERMANENT EXHIBIT SPACE FOR THE MUSUEM.

4 DISPLAY PLATFORMS

EXIT RAMP

ACCESS POINTS

SCULPTURE COURT

GALLERY DISPLAY PANELS

THE RAMP SERVES AS A GALLERY WITH DISPLAY PLATFORMS ALONG THE OUTER EDGE OF THE RAMP SERVING AS THE EXHIBIT SPACE. THE FLAT STRETCHES OF THE LANES CONNECTING THEM HOUSE THE DISPLAY PANELS AND SEATING.THE OCULUS SKYLIGHT MADE OF ACRYLIC SERVES AS A SCULPTURE COURT ABOVE GROUND LEVEL.

SKYLIGHTS

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SKYLIGHTS

ADMINISTRATION OFFICES

ACCESS POINTS

THE DOTS OUTSIDE THE LOOP ACT AS POINTS OF ACCESS TO THE MUSUEM. AND THE DOTS INSIDE, ACT AS AN OCULUS SKYLIGHT FOR THE BASEMENT AREAS. TO AVOID MERGING LANES THE LOOP HAS GRADUALLY SLOPING RAMPS WHICH CREATES ROOM FOR SERVICE AREAS AND TOILETS.

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THE ENTRANCE SPIRAL RAMP SERVES AS THE MAIN ENTRY INTO THE MUSUEM, LEADING TO THE TICKET COUNTER AND LOBBY SPACE IN THE BASEMENT. HERE THE LEFT HALF OF THE BASEMENT CONSISTS OF THE ADMIN AREAS AND THE RIGHT HALF HOUSES THE TEMPORARY EXHIBIT SPACE.

6 MULTIPURPOSE HALL

TENSILE FABRIC ROOF

BACKLIT PERFORATED FACADE THE FLOOR ABOVE THE EXHIBIT AREA OFFERS A MULTIPURPOSE HALL SPACE FOR ARTISANS AND CRAFTSMEN TO HOST LECTURES TALK EVENTS, ETC.

TEMPORARY EXHIBIT SPACE

MAIN ENTRY VIA BASEMENT

TENSILE FABRIC COVER

AERIAL VIEW OF THE BUILDING THE SCULPTURE COURT AREAS ARE COVERED WITH TENSILE FABRIC WHICH DIFFUSES THE SUNLIGHT PASSING THROUGH IT OFFERING SOFT SHADOWS IDEAL FOR THE EXHIBIT SPACE. THE ROOF IS MADE UP OF SPACE FRAME STRUCTURE AND COVERED WITH FABRIC SKIN.

SOFTWARES USED : RHINO | GRASSHOPPER | V-RAY | AUTOCAD | ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOSHOP

MUSEUM DESIGN

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| ‘Rangoli’

planning | detail drawings | visualisation

BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

ADMIN OFFICES

VISITOR TOILETS

TEMPORARY EXHIBIT SPACE

STAFF TOILETS STAFF DINING

SKYLIGHTS

THE SERVICE CORE IS CENTRALLY LOCATED WITH ONE SERVICE LIFT TWO GUEST LIFTS, AND ONE GUEST STAIRCASE

EXTERIOR VIEW

‘RANGOLI’ AT DAWN

ADMIN OFFICES

IT IS A TREAT VISUALLY TO VIEW THE MUSEUM AT SUNSET. WITH THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATING THE PERFORATED FACADE, IT IS INDEED A CONTEMPORARY ART ON IT’S OWN

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MAINTENANCE OFFICES AND STORAGE

THE MAIN ACCESS TO THE MUSEUM IS THROUGH A SPIRAL RAMP LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FLOOR. THE FLOOR HOSTS A TEMPORARY EXHIBIT SPACE, SERVICE AREAS AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICES.

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TEMPORARY OUTDOOR STALLS MAIN ENTRANCE LOBBY

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THE REAR SIDE OF THE MUSEUM OFFERS AN OUTDOOR SPACE, TEMPORARY FOR ART AND CRAFT SHOPS. THE PERFORATED FACADE ALONG THE WAY VISUALLY COMPLEMENTS THE SCENE FOR THE VISITORS.

AERIAL SITE VIEW

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SCULPTURAL ELEMENT

VIEW OF TICKET COUNTER AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE

THE SPIRAL RAMP LEADING TO THE TICKET COUNTER HAS DUAL FUNCTIONS, ONE SERVING AS AN ACCESS FROM THE EXTERIOR AND OTHER BEING A SCULPTURAL ELEMENT FROM THE INTERIOR.

FRONT ELEVATION

OUTDOOR STALLS SIDE ELEVATION

SOFTWARES USED : RHINO | GRASSHOPPER | V-RAY | AUTOCAD | ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOSHOP

MUSEUM DESIGN

| ‘Rangoli’

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SECTION

PERMANENT EXHIBIT AREA

STAIRCASE

FABRIC COVER TO LET DIFFUSED LIGHT

SCULPTURE COURT

ACCOUNTS OFFICE

TICKET COUNTER

SOLATUBE SKYLIGHT SYSTEM

ENTRANCE LOBBY

STORAGE AREA

VIEW OF PERMANENT DISPLAY GALLERY SPACE IN FIRST FLOOR

FACADE AND LIGHTING SCHEMATIC DETAIL

SOLATUBE SKYLIGHT TO LET DIFFUSED DAYLIGHT

TEMPORARY EXHIBIT AREA

WEATHER RESISTANT ALUMINUM COMPOSITE PANELS FALSE CEILING

DOWN LIGHTERS SPOT LIGHT THE PERMANENT EXHIBIT SPACE USES SOLATUBE SKYLIGHT SYSTEM WHICH CAN CONCENTRATE DAYLIGHT AND LIGHT UP THE INTERIOR WITHOUT GAINING ANY HEAT GAIN. THIS MAKES IT UP FOR ALL THE BASIC INTERIOR LIGHTING NEEDS DURING THE DAY.

PERFORATED ALUMINIUM SHEET

VIEW OF TEMPORARY EXHIBIT SPACE AROUND THE SKYLIGHT

SOFTWARES USED : RHINO | GRASSHOPPER | V-RAY | AUTOCAD | ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOSHOP

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MUSEUM DESIGN

| ‘Rangoli’

SECTION

sectional details | structure | facade details

TENSILE FABRIC ROOF

STAIRCASE

PERMANENT EXHIBIT AREA

REAR ACCESS RAMP LEADING TO OUTDOOR SHOPPING STALLS

MAIN EXIT

MAIN ENTRY ACCESS RAMP

TICKET COUNTER AND ENTRANCE LOBBY

LIFT LOBBY

TEMPORARY EXHIBIT AREA

EXTENSIVE USE OF STEEL

space frame roof

perforated facade

STEEL, FABRIC AND CONCRETE ARE THE PRIMARY MATERIALS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MUSEUM. THE TRANSLUCENT NATURE OF TENSILE FABRIC ROOF OFFERS SOFT SHADOWS AND DIFFUSED LIGHT IDEAL FOR THE MUSEUM’S INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. THE HIGH SUSTAINABLILITY OF STEEL AND CONSIDERABLE REDUCTION IN CONSTRUCTION TIME ARE THE MAIN REASONS FOR THE CHOICE OF MATERIALS.

SPACE FRAME STRUCTURE

SINGLE UNIT MODULE OF SPACE FRAME

TENSILE FABRIC

THE ROOF OF THE MUSEUM STRUCTURE IS MADE OF SPACEFRAMES WHICH HAVE THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES: 1) SUPPORTS LONGER SPANS 2) LIGHT AND EASY TO HANDLE. HENCE FASTER CONSTRUCTION

VIEW OF STAIRCASE AND LIFT LOBBY

CONSIDERING THAT THE SITE IS LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE ANCIENT BELUR HALEBID TEMPLE, THE FACADE OF THE RESULTING FORM SPORTS A PERFORATED ART WORK OF ONE OF THE FEATURED RELIEF SCULPTURES FROM THE TEMPLE, WHICH IN A WAY IS A CONTEMPORISED TRIBUTE TO THE ANCIENT ART AND CRAFT. THIS IS ACHIEVED BY CONTROLLING THE RADII OF CIRCULAR HOLES IN A GRID USING COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS TO ABSTRACTLY DEFINE THE DETAILS OF THE CARVING

SOFTWARES USED : RHINO | GRASSHOPPER | V-RAY | AUTOCAD | ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOSHOP

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‘Halcyon Heights’ living redefined

apartment DESIGN JUNE 2013 / INDIVIDUAL WORK

‘HALCYON HEIGHTS’ - “RETHINKING OF MULTISTOREY APARTMENTS IN URBAN AREAS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL GREEN SPACE LOST AND CREATE AN INTERACTIVE NEIGHBOURHOOD CHARACTER IN HOUSING ” GUIDE : PROF. PRADEEPA Email: pradeepa.c@ktr.srmuniv.ac.in@gmail.com

STUDIO PROJECT ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 9TH SEMESTER / YEAR 5

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concept study | concept evolution

PROJECT REQUIREMENT

apartment massing and it’s social impact

SITE

The Rising demand for accomodation in urban areas are counteracted with Mulltistorey apartment buildings. But the direction of the building sector not only impacts the potential green space the site offers, but also has a psychological impact on it’s residents. Is there a solution that can solve the above problem, at the same time satisfy the demand for housing in such urban areas? concept

PERUNGUDI LAKE

The typical apartment massing found in India Is basically a cluster of symmetrical blocks having small courtyard spaces for ventilation,which are typically dead spaces. This not only takes up a considerable amount of space in the site but also inhibits the interactive neighbourhood character.

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FORMATION OF SMALL COURTYARDS LOOK VISUALLY CRAMPED AND ARE LESS USED.

site location

Every site area has a potential area for softscape. To counteract this, the Idealogy was to achieve a design, compensating the potential green spaces occupied by the built form both vertically and horizontally, which not only reduces the urban heat effect but also enhances the quality of living and interaction among the residents.

SITE PLAN SERVICE YARD: TRANSFORMER SEWAGE TREATMENT, CHILLER PLANT

LOCATION: PERUNGUDI, CHENNAI, TAMILNADU, INDIA SITE AREA: 13456 Sq.m HEIGHT OF THE BUILDING: 40.30 METERS NO. OF FLOORS: G+10 FLOORS SETBACKS : 8.0M SITE CONTEXT : PERUNGUDI IS A RAPIDLY DEVELOPING RESIDENTIAL AREA IN CITY OF CHENNAI, CLOSER TO THE IT CORRIDOR. THE SITE IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE PERUNGUDI LAKE. SWIMMING POOL

JOGGING TRACK (AROUND THE BUILDING)

PARK AREA

SEPARATE BLOCK FOR COMMON AMENTIES ARE LESS INVITING STILT FLOOR FOR CAR PARKING ENGROSSES THE POTENTIAL SPACE FOR INTERACTION

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MOST BALCONIES LACK PRIVACY AS THEY ARE OPPOSITE FACING

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A linear single block massing eliminates the dead courtyard spaces through mechanical ventilation. It favors best orientation and views for maximum rooms maintaining privacy and offers the potential to infuse a strong neighbourhood character.

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PARK AREA

DOUBLE LOADED CORRIDOR WITH ROOMS FACING AWAY FROM DIRECT SOLAR RADIATION

B CKB LO R Y T EN

BLOCK-A ENTRY

SITE ENTRY

SOLAR RADIATION : NOT ALL ROOMS GET BEST ORIENTATION

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BASEMENT PARKING ENTRY RAMP

VISITOR CAR PARKING

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INTEGRATING COMMON AMENITIES ON GROUND FLOOR SOCIALLY CONNECTS RESIDENTS VISITOR 2 WHEELER PARKING

BASEMENT PARKING EXIT RAMP

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NO OPPOSITE FACING BALCONIES. HENCE OFFERS BETTER VIEWS AND PRIVACY

WORKLOAD : SITE STUDY | CONCEPTUALIZATION | DESIGN EVOLUTION | DETAIL DRAWINGS | VISUALIZATIONS

BASEMENT CAR PARKING

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APARTMENT DESIGN

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SERVICE YARD

| ‘Halcyon Heights’ SWIMMING POOL

SERVICE CORE

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BASEMENT PARKING ENTRY

SWIMMING POOL

PARK

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SHIFTING THE POTENTIAL ROOF GARDEN TO AN INTERMEDIATE FLOOR TO MAKE IT EQUALLY ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL RESIDENTS

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BUIL T UP ARE A EA VISITOR CAR PARKING JOGGING TRACK

BASEMENT PARKING EXIT

THE APARTMENT MASSING IS BASICALLY A SINGLE LINEAR BLOCK WITH TWO SERVICE CORES WHICH CONNECTS ALL RESIDENTS. BASEMENT PARKING ENTRY

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JOGGING TRACK

VISITOR TWO WHEELER PARKING

MANIPULATING THE BUILDING FOOTPRINT TO ACCOMMODATE AND ISOLATE RESIDENT COMMON SPACES FROM VISITOR SPACES.

VOIDS TO ACCOMMODATE INTERACTIVE COMMON ACTIVITY SPACES

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RAISING THE JOGGING TRACK TO ISOLATE IT FROM BUILDING ENTRY BELOW

AMALGAMATING SEMI OPEN COMMON SPACES ON EACH FLOOR TO PROMOTE INTERACTION AMONG THE RESIDENTS.

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THE VOIDS HOUSES COMMON ACTIVITY SPACES ON EACH LEVEL SUCH AS INDOOR GAME AREAS, BASKET BALL HOOPS, HANGOUT SPACES FOR RESIDENTS, KIDS PLAY AREAS AND MORE

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SERVICE YARD

JOGGING TRACK PARK

ACCESS TO COMMON AMENITIES FOR RESIDENTS FROM REAR

SERVICE CORE

THE ROOF TOP IS AN IDEAL LOCATION FOR BUILDING SERVICES. HENCE THE SERVICE ROOMS ARE HOUSED IN A SEMI COVERED STRUCTURE ON THE TOP FLOOR ON WHICH AN ARRAY OF SOLAR PANELS ARE INSTALLED TO PROVIDE FOR THE BUILDING’S BASIC ELECTRICITY NEEDS

PARK

APARTMENT ENTRY

s SOFTWARES USED : REVIT | 3DS- MAX | AUTOCAD | ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOSHOP

THE GARDEN SPACE ON THE INTERMEDIATE FLOOR RECEIVES AMPLE LIGHT AND SHADE TO PROVIDE A COZY ENVIRONMENT FOR THE RESIDENTS AS WELL AS THE PLANTS

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APARTMENT DESIGN

detail drawings | floor plans

| ‘Halcyon Heights’

FLOOR PLAN

LIFT LOBBY & STAIRCASE

STUDIO APARTMENT 2 BHK APARTMENT 3 BHK APARTMENT

SEMI OPEN VOID SPACE ACCOMMODATING COMMON ACTIVITY SPACES

SOUTH FACADE ELEVATION

3 BHK DUPLEX APARTMENT - UPPER LEVEL

TOILET

TOILET LIVING ROOM 2

BEDROOM

THE APARTMENT COMPLEX HAS AN ARRAY OF ASSORTED APARTMENT MODULES ( 1 BHK, 2 BHK, 3 BHK ) FOLLOWING NO HIERACHY. THE BALCONIES WITH VERTICAL GARDEN IN EVERY ROOM, ENABLES THE RESIDENTS TO EXPERIENCE SCENIC AMBIENCE, BRINGING THEM CLOSER TO NATURE ENSURING PRIVACY AND COMFORT. AN ASSET WHICH MANY CONDOMINIUMS CANNOT OFFER. STUDIO APARTMENT

TOILET

2BHK APARTMENT

BALCONY

BEDROOM

BALCONY

3 BHK DUPLEX APARTMENT - LOWER LEVEL(MAIN)

TOILET

TOILET

TOILET

STUDIO APARTMENT LIVING ROOM

KITCHEN & DINING

BEDROOM

BALCONY

THE BALCONY SPACE IN THE STUDIO APARTMENT IS AN EXTENSION OF THE LIVING SPACE

BALCONY

BALCONY

LIVING ROOM 1

KITCHEN & DINING BEDROOM

BALCONY

UTILITY AREA

BALCONY

THE BALCONY SPACE IN THE 2BHK APARTMENT IS AN EXTENSION OF THE LIVING ROOM, AND THE UTLITY AREA IS AN EXTENSION OF KITCHEN AREA.

BEDROOM UTILITY AREA

BALCONY

BALCONY

EACH BALCONY SPACE IN THE 3BHK APARTMENT HAS A FUNCTION OF IT’S OWN, WITH RESPECT TO THE ROOM ASSOCIATED WITH IT.

SOFTWARES USED : REVIT | 3DS- MAX | AUTOCAD | ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOSHOP

APARTMENT DESIGN

| ‘Halcyon Heights’

THE POWER OF SUSTAINABILITY THE PRACTICE OF CREATING STRUCTURES AND USING PROCESSES THAT ARE ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE AND RESOURCE EFFICIENT THROUGHOUT A BUILDING’S LIFE CYCLE IS IMPORTANT IN DESIGN. THE ‘HALCYON HEIGHTS’, HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE OVERALL IMPACT OF THE BUILDING ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. THE VERTICAL LANDSCAPING ON THE BUILDING FACADE REDUCE OVERALL THERMAL IMPACT ON THE BUILDING AND COMPENSATES THE AREA OF GREEN COVER THE BUILDING OCCUPIES ON SITE.

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MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM

power of sustainablity THE ROOFthe AREA IS STACKED WITH PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAYS PRODUCING POWER

SOLAR PANELS 1BHK APARTMENT

IN ADDITION GREY WATER FROM TOILETS ARE USED FOR LAWNS.COMPOSTING UNITS RECYCLE ORGANIC WASTES FROM KITCHENS.

SERVICE FLOOR

TO A RESIDENT, HALCYON HEIGHTS PROMISES SPECTACULAR VIEW OF EITHER THE POOLSIDE OR THE LAKE FROM ALL THE APARTMENTS. AT HALCYON HEIGHTS’, LIFE IS MORE THAN LIVING THE DREAM. INFACT, LIFE ITSELF, IS COMPLETELY REDEFINED.

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CORRIDOR

3BHK APARTMENT

PERUNGUDI LAKE CLUB HOUSE

SERVICE FLOOR

2BHK APARTMENT

1 3 BASEMENT PARKING EXIT RAMP

SWIMMING POOL

SEMI OPEN COMMON ACTIVITY SPACES

JOGGING TRACK

VISITOR TWO WHEELER PARKING BASEMENT PARKING

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GARDEN FLOOR SLAB DETAIL

2

VEGETATION

VERTICAL GREEN WALL DETAIL

3

WALL DRIP WATER LINE

FILTER LAYER DRAINAGE LAYER PROTECTION MAT WATERPROOF MEMBRANE INSULATION VAPOUR CONTROL LAYER PLYWOOD DECK

WALL PANELS WITH GROWING MEDIUM WATER RETENTION LAYER WATERPROOFING LAYER

SOFTWARES USED : REVIT | 3DS- MAX | AUTOCAD | ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOSHOP

INDOOR GAMES IN SEMI OPEN VOID AREA

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‘Solar Sailer’ Come Sail Away.

LUXURY HOTEL DESIGN DEC 2013 / INDIVIDUAL WORK

“THE ‘SOLAR SAILER’ IS A LUXURY HOTEL TOWER, STANDS TALL ALONG THE BANKS OF RIVER ‘HOOGLY’. THE FORM ACHIEVED ADDRESSES THE AESTHETIC AND FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS FOR A HOTEL WITHOUT COMPROMISING ON THE EACH OTHER” GUIDE : PROF. BANUCHITRA Email: banuarchi@gmail.com

UNDERGRADUATE THESIS PROJECT ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 10TH SEMESTER / YEAR 5

LUXURY HOTEL DESIGN

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concept evolution | site plan

CONCEPT STATEMENT

HOOGLY RIVER

When a Hotel design calls for an iconic structure , Should the aesthetics trade off the functionality, compromising on the best orientation and visual comfort? Should the high end user be the one who gets to enjoy all the benefits?

The objective of the design is to enable the iconic design to drive the functionality of the tower achieving best views and room orientation for all its guests.

VIDYASAGAR SETU BRIDGE

INSPIRATION

DECOMMISSIONED NAVY BASE

SITE DETAILS

A Sail boat represents a medium of trade and business.

LOCATION : KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, INDIA SITE HISTORY : DECOMISSIONED NAVY BASE SITE AREA : 51633 Sq.m HEIGHT OF THE BUILDING : 140 METERS NO. OF FLOORS : 35 FLOORS SETBACKS FRONT AND BACK : 14.0M SETBACKS SIDES : 21.0M

As 5star hotel demands for an iconic structure, and taking advantage of the riverfront and site surroundings, the silhouette of the proposed structure has been shaped in the form of a sail to relate to the Site context and local nature. Like a sail which uses renewable energy source, the building aims to utilise sun to the fullest.

CONCEPT EVOLUTION

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SERVICE CORE

2

CORRIDOR

WESTERN SOLAR RADIATION

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GUEST ROOMS

COMMON FACILITES

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THE HOTEL TOWER FOLLOWS THE IDEA OF TOWER MOUNTED ON PODIUM. TO ACHIEVE 100% RIVER SIDE VIEWS, ALL ROOMS ARE PLACED FACING THE RIVER AND THE SERVICE AREAS ARE PLACED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CORRIDOR

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THE VERTICAL FACE OF THE TOWER IS ORIENTED PARALLEL TO THE DIRECTION OF WESTERN SOLAR RADIATION TO MINIMISE HEATGAIN. THE UPPER ZONE OF THE TOWER HAS BEEN SHAPED TO FORM A PEAK TO ACHIEVE ALTITUDE AND OFFER INTERESTING INTERIORSPACES FOR THE INTERIOR.

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TO FURTHER MINIMISE THE HEAT GAIN FROM WESTERN SUN THE RIVER SIDE FACADE FEATURES STAGGERED ARRANGEMENT OF ROOM MODULES WHICH IS NOT ONLY FUNCTIONAL BUT ALSO LOOKS VERY INTERESTING.

WORKLOAD : SITE STUDY | CONCEPTUALIZATION | DESIGN EVOLUTION | DETAIL DRAWINGS | VISUALIZATIONS | STRUCTURAL DETAILING

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LUXURY HOTEL DESIGN

| ‘Solar Sailer’

ABOUT THE PLANNING THE HOTEL ZONING BASICALLY FOLLOWS THE IDEA OF A TOWER MOUNTED ON A PODIUM SLAB, WHERE THE PODIUM BEING HORIZONTAL IS IDEAL FOR COMMON SPACES AND THE TOWER BEING VERTICAL IS BEST SUITED FOR ACCOMODATION OF ROOMS WHILST OFFERING GREAT VIEWS OF THE SURROUNDINGS. TO ENSURE HASSLE FREE CIRCULATION, THE HOTEL FEATURES SEPARATE ENTRIES AND LOBBY SPACES FOR HOTEL GUESTS AND BANQUET HALL GUESTS WITH AN INTERCONNECTING PATHWAY BETWEEN THE TWO.

layouts | planning ACCESS TO OUTDOOR SPA & SWIMMING POOL ( LVL G )

RIVER SIDE

LOCKERS ROOMS / TOILETS ( LVL G ) SPA ( LVL G )

LOCKER ROOMS / TOILETS ( LVL +1 )

SAUNA ( LVL G )

GYM ( LVL +1 ) COFFEE SHOP ( LVL G )

AEROBICS ( LVL +1 )

ALL DAY DINING ( LVL G )

BUSINESS CENTER ( LVL G ) PODIUM SLAB

TOWER

TOILET ( LVL +1 ) RESTAURANT ( LVL +1 ) BANQUET HALL ( LVL G )

HOTEL MAIN LOBBY ( LVL G )

SERVICE CORE

BANQUET LOBBY ( LVL G ) PATH CONNECTING BOTH LOBBIES ( LVL G )

GROUND FLOOR PLAN SITE ENTRY SIDE

THE GROUND FLOOR OFFERS A SERIES OF DOUBLE HEIGHT SPACES FOR COMMON AREAS ENDOWING A GRANDUER FEEL TO THE GUESTS.

VIEW OF THE HOTEL FROM SITE ENTRY

THE WATER FRONT LOCATION INFLUENCES THE DESIGN WITH ADDITION OF ELEMENTS OF MANUELINE ARCHITECTURE. THE DESIGN OF THE HOTEL PORTICO COMPLEMENTS THE SITE CONTEXT BY CAPTURING THE ESSENCE OF THE ICONIC CABLE BRIDGE, IN THE FORM OF STEEL CABLES SUPPORTING THE CANOPY OF THE PORTICO STRUCTURE

BEAMS

TENSILE CABLES

HOTEL ENTRANCE PORTICO

COLUMNS

HOTEL MAIN LOBBY VIEW

SOFTWARES USED : REVIT | 3DS- MAX | AUTOCAD | ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOSHOP

LUXURY HOTEL DESIGN

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RIVER SIDE

MAIN KITCHEN ( LVL -1 )

REAR ACCESS TO LOADING DOCK

MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP ( LVL -1 ) LOADING DOCK

RESTROOMS ( LVL -1 ) OFFICER PANTRY & DINING ( LVL -1 )

FOOD STORAGE ( LVL -1 ) GARBAGE SORTING & DISPOSAL ( LVL -1 )

ADMIN OFFICES ( LVL -1 )

BACK OF THE HOUSE FOR A HOTEL TO FUNCTION EFFICIENTLY, THE PLANNING OF SERVICE CORE AND BACK OF THE HOUSE IS MOST CRUCIAL.THE SERVICE AREAS ARE PRIMARILY LOCATED IN A SEMI BASEMENT FLOOR OF THE HOTEL. IT HAS A MAIN KITCHEN TO CATER TO ALL RESTAURANTS AND COFFEE SHOP, WHILE ANOTHER EXCLUSIVE KITCHEN TO HANDLE BANQUET ORDERS. BEING A SEMI BASEMENT FLOOR, THE SERVICE SPACES SUCH AS KITCHEN, WORKSHOP AREAS, STAFF DINING ARE L0CATED ALONG THE PERIPHERY OF THE FLOOR PLAN TO RECEIVE NATURAL DAYLIGHT AND VENTILATION WHILE THE ADMINISTRATION SPACES ARE CENTRALLY PACKED WITH CENTRALISED AIRCONDITIONING. VIEW OF THE HOTEL FROM RIVER SIDE

LAUNDRY ( LVL -1 ) STAFF PARKING ( LVL -1 ) STAFF ENTRY( LVL -1 )

STAFF LOCKERS ( LVL -1 )

SERVICE CORE STAFF PANTRY & DINING ( LVL -1 )

SEMI BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

SITE ENTRY SIDE

SITE CONNECTIVITY

THE SITE HAS A SERVICE ROAD TO ACCESS THE LOADING DOCK LOCATED IN THE SEMI BASEMENT FLOOR. IT ALSO PROVIDES ACCESS TO STAFF ENTRY AND STAFF PARKING AREAS.

OTHER SERVICES AREAS SUCH AS PUMP ROOM, ELECTRICAL ROOM THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE RAMP CONNECTING BASEMENT PARKING.

STAFF TRAINING ROOM ( LVL -1 ) GUEST LIFTS & LOBBY

SERVICE LIFTS AND LOBBY

GUEST/FIRE ESCAPE STAIRCASE

SERVICE/FIRE ESCAPE STAIRCASE SERVICE AREAS

service core

JANITOR ROOM

AHU ROOM

TO ACHIEVE 100% RIVERSIDE VIEW FOR ALL THE ROOMS, THE SERVICE CORE HAS BEEN STRATEGICALLY LOCATED ALONG THE FACE OF THE TOWER FACING AWAY FROM THE RIVER.

ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATION ROOM

SERVICE CORE

THE HOTEL TOWER HAS TWO MAIN SERVICE CORES, OUT OF WHICH ONE CONNECTS TILL THE TOP OF THE TOWER.

LAUNDRY STORE & LINEN CHUTE

THE SERVICE CORE, OUT OF SIX GUEST ELEVATORS IT HAS TWO EXPRESS ELEVATORS TO ACCESS PRESIDENTIAL SUITE AND COMMON FACILITIES IN THE TOWER

SOFTWARES USED : REVIT | 3DS- MAX | AUTOCAD | ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOSHOP

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LUXURY HOTEL DESIGN

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form follows function | planning HELIPAD

FIRE STAIRCASE

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE (180 sqm) PREMIUM SUITE (110 sqm)

LIFT LOBBY / CORRIDOR

PANAROMIC SUITE (135 sqm)

SERVICE FLOOR

DELUXE ROOM TYPE 1 (40 sqm) FIRE STAIRCASE

DELUXE ROOM TYPE 2 (40 sqm) DELUXE ROOM TYPE 3 (35 sqm) TWIN BEDROOM SUITE (70sqm) DELUXE SUITE (60 sqm) RESTO BAR RIVER VIEW RESTAURANT

PROPOSED SHOPPING MALL

SERVICE FLOOR

HEALTH CLUB

HOTEL COMMON AMENITIES

BALCONY

SHAFTS

PATH TO HEALTH CLUB

SERVICE CORE

CORRIDOR

SELF SHADING WALL

WESTERN SOLAR RADIATION

DUE TO THE STAGGERED ARRANGEMENT OF ROOMS, NICHES ARE FORMED IN FRONT OF EACH ROOM ENTRANCE, WHICH AESTHETICALLY DEFINES THE CORRIDOR & FUNCTIONALLY OFFERS A BUFFER SPACE FOR SERVICE STAFF OR GUESTS TO WAIT.

THE LONGER SIDE OF THE TOWER HAS BEEN ORIENTED PARALLEL TO THE EAST WEST AXIS TO MINIMISE THE SURFACE AREA DIRECTLY EXPOSED TO WESTERN SUN

THE STAGGERED ARRANGEMENT OF ROOMS WITH DEEP BALCOINIES ACTS AS A SELF SHADING WALL, WHICH FURTHER REDUCES THE COOLING LOAD OF THE BUILDING

SOFTWARES USED : REVIT | 3DS- MAX | AUTOCAD | ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOSHOP

LUXURY HOTEL DESIGN

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sustainablility | innovations 43 PHOTO VOLTAIC PANELS

THE SOUTH FACADE OF THE HOTEL, BEING CRUCIAL FOR SOLAR RADIATION THROUGHOUT THE DAY CONSTITUTES THE SERVICE CORE WALLS OF AREA 240000 SQ.FT, FITTED WITH ARRAYS OF PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS AND COPPER TUBE AS THERMAL COLLECTORS FOR HARNESSING POWER AND HEAT TO PROVIDE FOR THE BUILDING’S ELECTRICITY AND WATER HEATING NEEDS.

LIFT LOBBY FACADE DETAIL THE GLASS FACADE OF LIFT LOBBY IS FITTED WITH PHOTO VOLTAIC OPERABLE LOUVERS AS SHADING SYSTEM, WHICH CAN HARNESS ELECTRICITY FROM SOLAR RADIATION .

THE ANGLE OF THE LOUVERS IS ADJUSTED THROUGHOUT THE DAY TO PROVIDE OPTIMAL SHADING DEPENDING UPON SUN PATH.

SOUTH FACADE SERVICE CORE WALL DETAIL

THE SOUTH FACADE RECEIVES MOST SOLAR RADIATION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

COPPER COATED TUBING

PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS SUPPORT HINGES

RCC WALL (SERVICE CORE WALL) INSULATION WATER COLLECTING PIPES AIR CAVITY BUILDING INTEGRATED SOLAR PANELS SOLAR THERMAL COLLECTOR

SOFTWARES USED : REVIT | 3DS- MAX | AUTOCAD | ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOSHOP

CONDUITS TO CONDUCT HARNESSED SOLAR ENERGY PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS

LUXURY HOTEL DESIGN

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structural details | innovations electrochromic smart glass

PRECAST MODULES

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THE TOWER AREA HAS BEEN FITTED PHOTOCHROMATIC SMART GLASS WHICH CAN CONTROL THE AMOUNT OF HEAT AND LIGHT ENTERING THE BUILDING WITHOUT COMPROMISING ON THE VISUAL CONNECTION TO THE OUTDOORS. THUS, THIS ELIMINATES THE USE OF BLINDS AND SHADES AND REDUCES THERMAL IMPACT ON THE BUILDING

1 THE PROJECTED BALCONIES OF THE HOTEL FACADE ARE MADE OF PRECAST MODULES FOR SPEEDY CONSTRUCTION

DECK SLABS

CAVITY WALL

1’6” MINIMUM AIR GAP

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THE EXTERNAL WALLS OF THE HOTEL FACADE ARE MADE OF CAVITY WALL WHICH MINIMISES THE COOLING LOAD OF THE BUILDING WALL TIE REINFORCEMENT PILE FOUNDATION

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THE SITE BEING LOCATED CLOSER TO RIVER HAS A MARSHY SOIL TYPE WHICH DEMANDS FOR PILE FOUNDATION

DECK SLABS, WHICH IS A COMPOSITE OF CONCRETE AND STEEL WITH BOLTS AND RIVETS. THIS TYPE OF FLOOR IS USED FOR REDUCTION IN SELF WEIGHT AND FASTER CURING PROCESS

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WEEP HOLES

CAVITY WALL DETAIL FOR EXTERNAL WALL

SHEAR WALL & COLUMN BEAMS

PRIMARY SERVICE CORE

FLASHING MEMBRANE

SECONDARY SERVICE CORE

BANQUET HALL CEILING WAFFLE SLAB HAS BEEN USED TO ACHIEVE COLUMN FREE INTERIOR SPACES IN AREAS LIKE BANQUET HALLS

SCHEMATIC COLUMN BEAM LAYOUT IN GUEST FLOORS

SOFTWARES USED : REVIT | 3DS- MAX | AUTOCAD | ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOSHOP

LUXURY HOTEL DESIGN

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section | visualisation 45 FIRE SHAFT (FHC)

SERVICE FLOORS THE SOLAR SAILER IS PROVIDED WITH ONE SERVICE FLOOR FOR EVERY 10 FLOORS OF GUEST ROOMS. THIS IS DONE TO COLLECT THE INCOMING DUCTS FROM DIFFERENT HEIGHTS AND CHANNELING IT INTO A SINGLE SPACE THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING. OTHER SERVICES FOLLOW THIS SAME METHOD OF WORKING. EVERY SERVICE FLOOR IS PROVIDED WITH SERVICE CHAMBERS, SECURITY ROOMS AND SPACE FOR DUCTS TO CHANGE DIRECTION.

SERVICE FLOOR PRESIDENTIAL SUITE

FIRE STAIRCASE

CORRIDOR

SERVICE FLOOR

VIEW OF THE HOTEL FROM OTHER END OF THE RIVER BALCONY

RIVER VIEW RESTAURANT TO PROVIDE AN ELITE ATMOSPHERE FOR THE HOTEL GUESTS, THE ALL DAY DINING RESTAURANT IS LOCATED AT AN INTERMEDIATE LEVEL WHICH ENABLES THE GUESTS TO EXPERIENCE THE SCENIC VIEW OF THE VIDYASAGAR SETU BRIDGE AND THE RIVER

SERVICE FLOOR RIVER VIEW RESTAURANT

VIEW FROM THE RIVER VIEW RESTAURANT HOTEL LOBBY

SPA & SWIMMING POOL

COFFEE SHOP

BASEMENT CARPARKING MAIN KITCHEN

SERVICE FLOOR

HOTEL ENTRANCE PORTICO ADMINISTRATION / BACK OFFICE FLOOR

SOFTWARES USED : REVIT | 3DS- MAX | AUTOCAD | ILLUSTRATOR | PHOTOSHOP

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-Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

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