architecture undergraduate portfolio 2016

pooja vishwanath

NamePooja Vishwanath

Date of Birth12 June 1993

NationalityIndian

HometownBangalore

EducationVani SchoolVVS SardarPatel College (2009-11)MS Ramiah SOA (2011-16)

E [email protected]

Mobile9632527514

Professional skills

AutocadSketch upPhotoshopRevitMS OfficeHand drafting

Personal skills

Team PlayerSmart workerGood communicatorResearch bug

Work Experience

InterestsReadingPaintingTravelVaastuCulinary

Prerna architects (June-2014)5 weeks internship which involved observ-ing office set up, assisting the principal ar-chitect and minor drafting work.

Parallax architects (June-2015)9 weeks internship which involved working on various residential architecture projects accompanied with site visits.

Design Cafe (June-2016)11 months internship which involved work-11 months internship which involved work-ing on architecture and interior of various residential and hospitality projects along with site visits, client meetings and team work.

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prems residence

gillys restobar

pericherlas residence

thesis- helping hands- a home for theorphaned and elderly

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prem residence1

prem residence- mysore 2015nature of the project- fastrack @ parallax architectsconstruction cost- 78 lakhs, site area- 30x40 ft (x2 nos)contribution- conceptual ideas,working dwgs,3d , site visit

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residence brear elevation

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first floor centerline dwg

This twin buildings were one of the minor projects undertook for a client/builder, prem. The concept was simple, balance of horizontality and verticality of massing. The facade design varies slightly to give the buildings distinctive identity but the floor plans of both buildings remain the same. The house is designed to utilize maximum site area , building with large openings to allow ample lighting and ventilation and complies to all the basic rules of vaastu.

ground floor centerline dwg

gillys restobar2

fourth floor layout plan

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terrace floor layout planupper terrace floor layout plan

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pericherla residence2

location- pavani ista, kundanhalli, bangalore 2016nature of the project- interior (3 bhk apartment)work @ design cafeproject cost- 18.5 lakhsarea- 1740 sqftcontribution- project design, client meetings, detail drawings, site visits

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drawing room

crockery unit

crockery unit plan @ 750mm lvl

crockery unit plan @ 1900mm lvl

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laminate finish detail

kitchen layout plan

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kitchen

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dining room

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headboard storage details

sliding wardrobe details sliding door details

dress wardrobe details

master bedroom

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a thesis on home for the abandoned and the elderly

project details> SOS Children's Village of India> Location: Bangalore city. Karnata-ka district.> Completed:1990> Built area:33,000 sq.ft.> Plot area:6.46 acres > Design team: Sharukh Mistry, Ramona Jathanha, NamithavermaHegde> Budgeting & contracts: Suresh> Contractor: Ajappa and Sons> Structure: Chidambaram and Asso-> Structure: Chidambaram and Asso-ciates > Landscape: Bhagwandas Manipur,

site plan

kindergartentypical family unit

details Location: situated among the lushgreenery and picturesque site sur-roundings about 13 kms from banga-loreon the way to bannerghatta na-tional park.

Access: is from kutcha road deviating from the main road entry to the sitefrom the western side.

Extent: the village is spread over 6Extent: the village is spread over 6acre plot sloping down from a little hill- ock part of which was earlier, a stone quarry.surrounding architecture is notclearly visible from within the site.

Climate: max temperature is 38.9cand the min temperature is 18c.

Zoning: it is not satisfactory. there isconfusion in circulation due to ab-sence of focal point and sinages.

Landscape: barren rocky land is con-Landscape: barren rocky land is con-verted into lush greenery. mostly com- mercial. few bougainvillea trees areartistically used to shade the en-trance. topiary is cut in the form of ani- mals. it acts as lerning medium for kids and also aesthetics.

buildingskindergarten with classrooms and playareaschool with primary classes and activity room.family house each with 3 bedroomscommunity house with 2 guest bedrooms. administration consisting of reception, counsellors room, accounts,administration consisting of reception, counsellors room, accounts,pantry, store, toilets.medical centerother residences of employees.junior co-workers residence.directors residence.shops and stores.

SOS Bangalore The SOS childrens village bangalore was set up in the capital of theThe SOS childrens village bangalore was set up in the capital of the southern federal state of karnataka. The construction started in 1988, the first families moved in 1989. Bangalore, even though known as garden city, has a lot of industry in the suburbs. The population speaks local language, kannada. The climate of this region is very agreeable. The design responsibility was given to MISTRY architects of Bangalore. A pre-requisite of SOS Villages International is that they should be built within an existing social environment, so that they are not isolated fromwithin an existing social environment, so that they are not isolated fromthe urban context of the town or city they are in. The architecture is at-tractive, well designed and sincere, and represents a modern interpretation of the local vernacular stone building.the village consists of 16 houses, a village directors house, a community house and a workshop. it has its own sos kindergarten and an sos hermann gmeiner socialcentre which also houses a clinic. this is open to the population of the neighborhood too. The large natural pond of thevillage,which contains many varieties of fish and other wildlife is the de-light ofthe children.

helping hands-home for abandoned kids and the elderlysos childrens village, bangalore - a case study

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1. TYPICAL FAMILY HOUSE 2. ADMIN, GUEST AND DIRECTORS HOUSE 3. STAFF HOUSE 4. KINDERGARTEN 5. SERVICE BUILDING 6. SPORTSHALL 7. GATE HOUSE

SOS Childrens village, Aqaba, Jordan - a literature study

PROJECT DETAILS> Architects: Jafar Tukan & Partners, Amman Jordan.> Design: March 1988- Jan 1989.> Construction: Feb 1989- June 1991.> Date of completion: Aug 1991.> Site area: 20,000 sqm.> Ground coverage: 2700 sqm.> Ground coverage: 2700 sqm.> Total floor area: 4000 sqm.> Sheltering nearly 100 children housed 9 in each dwelling.> Total cost excluding land: 1,73,107 USD.> Cost per sqm: 607 USD.>Land donated by Jordian govt. Cost managed 90% by pri-vate sources and 10% by public sources.

INTRODUCTION This SOS complex for orphaned children is located in the residential outskirts of the city of Aqaba, on the Red Sea.A pre requisite of SOS Villages International is that they should be built within an ex-A pre requisite of SOS Villages International is that they should be built within an existing social environment, so that they are not isolated from the urban context ofthe town or city they are in. The architecture is attractive, well designed and sin-cere, and represents a modern interpretation of the local vernacular stone build-ing.The complex comprises of eight family houses, a staff house, an administration building, a guest house and the village director’s residence; all are plannedaround a village square and connected via pedestrian paths, gardens and alley-ways. Vaulted archways lead to shaded courts, while gardens surround the buildings both within and on the edge of the village. On the southern border of the site,close to the main road, are located facilities that are shared with the local community, namely a kindergarten, a supermarket, a pharmacy and a sports hall.

location

helping hands- home for abandoned kids and the elderly

aim of the project Children are one of the mostChildren are one of the most sensititive group of societies. they hold the promise of the better tomorrow. Unfortunately many of them don’t have a family or guardian to depend upon. Another weaker section of the society are the elderly, anandoned by families, who need inspiration andby families, who need inspiration and love. The objective of hope village is to bring THE KIDS AND THE ELDERLY together in one small co-dependent community and ensure their betterliving.

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objectiveof the project> To give children a future and support the aged.> The prime objective is to build homes for these children and aged , they wil accomodate atleast 300 children and about 100 aged and homeless.> A home which is not just a roof above their heads but also the feeling of being recognised and loved, A feeling which is vital for every human.> there will also be a school offering education for orphans and upto 200 other children.> Emphasis will be in the fostering of the creative skills and children will be supported in developing their own talents.

helping hands- home for abandoned kids and the elderly

1. ground2. park3. eatery

4. auditorium5. gallery/shops

6. workshop/ vocational training block training block

7. oat8. recreational space

9. health care10. admin11. school

12. guest house1313. childrens play area

14. staff housing15. general housing

16. parking17. cycle stand18. services

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helping hands- home for abandonedkids and the elderly

SCHOOL BLOCK The design concept employed here is horizontality and blending with nature which complied well with low cost construction. The building is an aesthetic combination of concrete and bricks, with flat columns pulled out to act as ribs shading the open corridors. The plan is a classic U shaped open plan with a couryard in the center for assembly and activity purposes

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north east elevation

south west elevation

south east elevation

key plan

ADMIN BLOCKThis block is a semi open block This block is a semi open block with linear arrangement of rooms and equal amount of corridor space. This also acts as a interactive place for various departments internally. The rooms have a slit on top through and through with the roof and through with the roof protruding to protect it. The angled louvers on one side provide shade to the open area.

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EATERY BLOCKThis block is the comercial and This block is the comercial and social interactive arena for the neighborhood. Its a common zone for the hope residents and the public. It has a wide open plaza food court and the a inverted pitch roof with pergolas and glass cover. The kitchen and glass cover. The kitchen part of the building is with brick walls and compliments the concrete columns and roof structure. The capacity of food court is over 150 people.

layout plan

south east elevation

south west elevation



key plan

AUDITORIUM BLOCKA private auditorium of 700 capacity is very sleek iconic A private auditorium of 700 capacity is very sleek iconic looking building with an outer shell encompassing the core theatre building. Its shape is conducive for the equal distribution of sound and maintain acoustics. The facade is an interesting curtain wall made of jaali screens fixed with MS box sections. The pop of color adds an interesting ring to the entrance face.

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front view

top view

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HOUSING BLOCKHousing is the largest block and falls under private zone.The houses and inspired by american prairie style houses. Every cluster consists of four L shaped houses enclosing a central courtyard. The rooms of the top floor with long corridors gives a lavish view of the courdyards below. The house is an aesthetic combination of concrete and brick construction.

front elevation layout plan

Internal courtyard view

birds eye view of housing layout

key plan

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