Architectural Portfolio

KEERTHANA KARTHIKEYAN

My name is Keerthana Karthikeyan a student architect with a keen interest in exploring the world of architecture and design, passionate in designing and eagerly waiting to gain experience in the field.Hope to seek a position that allows me to gain hands-on experience to further my knowledge and skills.Through this opportunity, I hope to develop technical skill sets and apply them in a professional environment.

EDUCATION

2019 – Present BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE

SEED Abdul Kalam School of Enviromental design,Kochi

AWARDS

SEED Excellence award 2022

-Citation for Architectural design semester 5

WORKSHOPS

Ente Bhoomi kochi documentation and restoration of bamboo structure Clay modeling workshop

Technical Skills

P hone; +919207361449

E mail:keerthanakarthikeyan@seed.edu.in

Autocad

Sketchup

L umion

A dobe P hotoshop

A dobe I ndesign

Microsoft office

INTERESTS Music Traveling Art Movies CONTACT PROFILE LANGUAGE English Malayalam Hindi

SPACE MAKING

LAND BUILDING RELATIONSHIP

MODEL MAKING

MISCELLANEOUS

MATERIAL STUDY

CONTENT

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3 NOTION OF SHELTER

SEMESTER 3 I SPACE MAKING STUDIO

The studio explored ways of space making through the fundamental elements of architecture.The focus was on human dwelling, the notion of being sheltered, and the relationship between human & nature, learning about making spaces based on anthropometry and developing a bodily understanding of architecture through working models.

Different iterations created to be aware about the emptiness the exits in architectural spaces and to know that reduction is also a mode of Creation.

SPACE AND INTIMACY

Creating an intimate dwelling to rest, store, cook/eat, defecate,walk, climb, jump, fall, socialise .. Illustrating how the constant aspects of nature interact with shelter.

CREATION OF PROSPECT

Creating spaces that will engage with the environment around that gives more meaning to the space inside

CREATIVE URGES

Space created becomes a bodily extension of needs To show the existance of emptiness in architectural space,and that reduction also is a mode of creation.

Certain mass, one that can be carved by hand slowly reaching out to make openings/ light/ connections.

2 LAND BUILDING RELATIONSHIP

SEMESTER 4 I SPACE MAKING STUDIO

Designing a community centre for the people of Mannamkandam. A community Centre will be a space where different user groups interact.Exploration of various ways the ground and building come together is primary to the initiation of the design process. To know about ground modulations and how it reacts with the spaces inside.

DESIGN PROCESS

Courtyard Residential block Study and meeting areas 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

Bringing the outside environment into the structure will result in pockets of green inside. The site modulated to occupy different activity spaces

Courtyard Health centre 1.Health centre 2.Entrance lobby 3.Cafeteria 4.Courtyard 5.Library 6.Common toilet 7.Study hall 8.Conference room 9.Service room 10.Main entrance 11.Residential area 12.Utility room 13.Mezonine library area 11 13 12 4 4 12 12

Library

Courtyard Residential block Cafeteria

1 CAMPUS DESIGN

SEMESTER 6 I MATERIAL STUDY

The project is about redevelopment of ‘school of drama’ at Thrissur,designed by Ar. Laurie Baker. The site is located on the banks of a seasonal paddy field ,‘kolpadam’.The project Intend to create working drawing with material specifications.The school of drama campus is proposed with new structure catering the existing function.

The School of Drama’s Studio Theater Block in Thrissur is an impressive work done by renowned architect Laurie Baker. Serving as a pivotal hub of the campus, the theater boasts a distinctive massive hexagonal pyramid roof making it a unique design.

Comprising multiple spaces, including a Lightroom, scenic room, makeup room, costume room, and dressing room, the building has been thoughtfully designed for functionality, while maintaining a cohesive aesthetic throughout.

The roof of the building is a standout feature, constructed from filler slabs, which not only provides a visually striking effect but also serves a practical purpose in offering soundproofing and insulation for the theater.

Its unique design and construction highlight the architects commitment to creating beautiful, functional spaces that cater to the specific needs of their occupants.

DOCUMENTATION

Design process

The design employs the Voronoi idea, with the Laurie Baker Theatre serving as the starting point. Different points are picked from inside the theatre and extended outward, generating a diagram in between the tree lines and going around the theatre, creating formations. The points are combined to create triangles, which are bisected to generate shapes within, and the triangles are used as the roof line and a roof form is generated.

LEGEND 1.ADMIN BLOCK 2.ARCHIVE 3.LIBRARY 4.CAFETERIA 5.COMMON TOILETS 6.MUSIC DEPARTMENT 7.OPEN AIR THEATRE 8.OPEN GATHERING AREA 10.LAURIE BAKER THEATRE 11.SCENOGRAPHY LAB 12.WORKSHOP ROOM 13.OPEN WORKSHOP 14.EXHIBITION AREA 15.BLACK BOX 9.STUDENTS CENTRE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 SITE PLAN

SECTION

PLAN

SITE

LEGEND 1.LIBRARY 2.COMMON ROOM 3.STAFFS DINNING 4.TOILETS 5.KITCHEN 6.LARGE BURNERS 7.VEGETABLE STORAGE 8.MEAT STORAGE 9.GENERAL STORAGE 10.GARBAGE ROOM 11.POT WASH 12.WASH 13.SERVING AREA 14.CAFE DINNING 15.WASH AREA 16.LADIES TOILET CAFETERIA FLOOR PLAN A

CAFETERIA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17.MENS TOILET A

INDIVIDUAL BLOCK PLAN

SECTION AA