Hi! I am Tanisha Gabriel, a 4th-year architecture student with a passion for designing spaces that respond to people’s needs and activities by combining creative problem-solving with strong communication and leadership skills. Outside of design, I enjoy public speaking, writing, music, and video editing, all of which fuel my ability to present and collaborate effectively. My focus is on creating innovative, user-centered spaces with a curiosity for experimenting with building sections and forms.
Secondary School, Vidyaranya High School, Hyderabad
2009-2019
Higher Secondary School, P.Obul Reddy High School
2019-2021
ICFAI School of Architecture, IFHE
Certificates and Extracurriculars
Dharinni:
National Symposium:
100 Folds:
Cultural Commitee:
Trinity London School of Music:
Thrithi Fest:
Coaching children :
Bamboo Workshop:
Skillset
Adobe Photoshop:
Adobe Illustrator:
Adobe InDesign:
Adobe Premier Pro:
2021-Present English: Fluent
Ecology and Heritage Conservation Trust- Documentation of Heritage architecture in Kerala conducted by Gisny George, March, 2022
Anchored the National Symposium on Redefining The Creative Boundaries of Architecture & Construction with 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Technology Video Editiding Profile
Organised a Baking Workshop for College students and did Content Writing, July 2024
Student President
Completed grade Initial to Grade 8 in Electronic Keyboard Planning and Event Management Head of ISArch Team for Fest, 2024
Conducted keyboard classes for children
Took part in a Bamboo joinery and crafts workshop conducted by Ar. Karthik and Ar. Dolly Chandravanshi
Public Speaking Presentations Leadership Teamwork Organisation Creative Writing Content Creation
Languages
Workable
Bau-COOP
Architectural Design: Third year, Semester 6
Typology: Office Space
Location: Mindspace Road, Opposite Ikea Hyderabad
Site Area: 1900 sqm
Built up Area: 906 sqm
The Bau-COOP is an architectural and project management consultancy office that also serves as an entrepreneurship training and business incubation facility specifically for young architects. It plays a crucial role in guiding architecture graduates in business, project management, and professional networking, equipping them to establish and sustain their own practices.
Bau-COOP is located in the heart of the city along a busy road making it accessible to clients and employees both.
CONCEPT
A speed build design strategy along with distinct structural systems was adaped to create functional and cohesive spaces. The form was developed over a structural grid and the spaces and elevations were designed according to one structural vertical, horizontal and roofing system.
C1: Open Plan Entrance Hall
L1: Reprographic Room
S3: Electrical Service
A1: Classrooms
R: Restrooms
C2: Kitchen and Pantry
S4:Server and IT Room
A: Administration
R: Restrooms
Barrel Vault
Stage 1
RCC Slab
Stage 2
Shear Wall
Stage 3
Ground Floor Plan
Second Floor Level Working Drawing
First Floor Level Working Drawing
West Section Working Drawing
Detail A
Detail B Detail C
The jaali consists of 2 railings. The outer railing is a straightforward steel construction featuring a simple rod design, while the inner jaali is crafted from brass with gracefully curved railings that articulate the external staircase. The jaali’s curved openings echo design of the exterior facade, creating a cohesive visual language that unifies the staircase with the building, bringing about harmony.
The Jaali consists of 200 jaali panels that are held together by a system of vertical and horizontal steel members a few millimeters away from the buidling walls. The jaali acts as an exoskeleton for the buidling, shading it from the harsh sun while still letting sunlight in through the curved openings in the jaali. It creates a facade that helps the building stand out among the multiple glass facade buidlings.
Staircase Plan
Jaali Elevation
View from East
View from West
Jaali Panel Zoom In Jaali Joinery
Staircase Elevation
Studio Works
Architectural Design: Third year, Semester 5
Typology: Apartment Housing
Location: Donthanapally, Hyderabad
Site Area: 28,870 qm
Built Up Area: 31,111 qm
Studio Works is a housing society situated in the city’s outskirts, close to a university campus. Given the area’s ongoing development and high student population, there is a growing demand for housing. Establishing a substantial residential community that serves all demographics, with units tailored to meet the specific needs of each resident group, is both essential and advantageous for the local population.
A split podium and tower system, with a 3.5-meter height variation, was implemented to adapt to the site’s 9-meter contour, integrating sufficient basement levels to efficiently support high vehicular activity. The development consists of seven buildings featuring three distinct tower typologies, alongside an underground clubhouse crowned with a rooftop swimming pool. To mitigate the intense southwest sunlight, the buildings are angled at 19 degrees, allowing each structure to provide shade to its neighbor, thereby removing the need for additional artificial shading elements.
The basements reflect the split-level organization of the podium system above, with a total of three basement levels: two beneath the larger podium and one beneath the smaller. The smaller, higher podium accommodates dedicated two-wheeler parking directly below each tower, while the larger,lower podium features two basement levels allocated to car parking beneath each tower. Access to the underground clubhouse is located on the first basement level underneath the larger podium.
Basement
Basement Plan at Level -3.5 M
CONCEPT CLUSTERING
The core concept behind the unit development is the Studio apartment, designed to comfortably suit a single occupant. This compact yet functional layout serves as the foundation for other typologies in the project. When distilled to its essentials, the Studio apartment becomes an efficient and modest Studio small unit. A slightly more spacious adaptation of this is the Studio Half unit, offering a bit more comfort. Expanding the Studio to accommodate multiple residents transforms it into a more generous 2BHK or 3BHK Duplex, creating a higher-end, luxury living experience.
Each tower atop the larger podium comprises of five floors, each designed as a duplex unit. Four out of these five floors feature a single double-height space, alternating on either sides of each floor. This configuration addresses a prevalent issue in apartment housing: the lack of social interaction. In modern housing, the isolation of individual units—often limited to private balconies and minimal communal areas such as distant clubhouses—reduces opportunities for human connection. By incorporating open public spaces on each floor, this design enhances residents’ quality of life, fostering socialization while promoting cross-ventilation and ample natural lighting.
Studio Small: 28 sqm
2BHK Duplex: 150 sqm
Studio Apartment: 100 sqm
3BHK Duplex: 175 sqm
Studio Half: 70 sqm
Ground Floor:
First Floor:
Second Floor:
Third Floor:
Fourth Floor:
Fifth Floor:
Sixth Floor:
Seventh Floor:
Eighth Floor:
Ninth Floor:
*Cutouts alternate on opposite sides every two floors
Even Number Floors:
Studio Small and Studio Half Units Building Plans
View of Studio Small and Studio Half Units Building From East
Studio Apartment Units Building Plans
View of Studio Apartment Units Building From East
Odd Number Floors:
Odd Number Floors:
Even Number Floors:
Maré Vista
Architectural Design: 2nd year, Semester 4
Typology: Public Building, Art Gallery
Location: Goa
Site Area: 20,190 sqm
Built up Area: 7,140 sqm
Mare’ Vista blends the scenic beauty of the Goan shoreline with art appreciation, featuring a gallery in Panjim. The design focuses on framing the sea as a piece of art through its architecture, making this theme a natural choice. A clear axis connects the horizon over the sea, with galleries on either side creating their own distinct atmospheres while balancing function and emotion. This project explores how a space designed for inward-focused activities can harmonize with a site offering endless views.
CONCEPT
The design employs concentric arches that establish a central axis, flanked by open spaces dedicated to art displays. The gradual steps create terraced levels, harmonizing with the site’s natural contours. These arches guide movement toward an opening, framing a breathtaking view of the ocean horizon. To break the linearity of the form and plan, the layout draws inspiration from Le Corbusier’s characteristic interplay of curved and geometric forms. An organically shaped auditorium and fluidly curved public spaces introduce dynamic contrasts, adding both visual interest and functional diversity to the architectural experience.
The site features a dramatic 28-meter contour descending towards the ocean. This natural topography is reflected in the concentric steps that cascade along the central axis of the art gallery, harmonizing with the site’s contours. The external walkway, oriented towards the sea, offers visitors a seamless connection to the breathtaking ocean views, creating a dynamic interplay between the built form and the surrounding environment. The sloping roof design enhances this dialogue, serving as a passive cross-ventilation mechanism—an environmentally responsive solution perfectly suited to Goa’s hot and humid climate.
1: Open Floor Plan Art Gallery
2: Auditorium
3: Exterior Walk Way
4: Male Washroom
5: Female Washroom
West Section A
North Section B
Urban Design Site Documentation
Semester: 4th year, Semester 7
Location: General Bazar, Secunderabad, Hyderabad
Site Stretch: 1.2 Km
This urban design documentation was done as group work and it delves into the dynamic landscape of Mahatma Gandhi Road in General Bazar, Hyderabad, examining its commercial vibrancy, residential fabric, and historical significance. Through methodologies such as urban sketching and SWOT analysis, the study captures movement patterns, social interactions, and the interplay between built forms and public spaces. By identifying key opportunities and constraints, it proposes thoughtful urban design interventions aimed at enhancing connectivity, enriching the streetscape character, and fostering vibrant public engagement.
BIM Project- Highgate Primary School
Source: ArchDaily
Building Information System Modelling: 3rd year, Semester 5
Building Information Modelling was a subject that was offered in the3rd year, with the introduction to Revit. To learn complete building modeling, a project from ArchDaily was chosen as a case study. The project chosen was Highgate Primary School in Australia.
Project details:
Architects: iredale pedersen hook architects
Area: 1082 sqm
Year: 2017
Revit Project 2: ICFAI, FST Building
Location: Donthanapally, Hyderabad
BIM Integration with Advanced Building Services: Semester 7
BIM Integration with Advanced Building Services was introduced as an elective to use the knowledge of working drawings from the previous semester and apply it to Revit to learn the 3D modelling of the services along with planning it. The project chosen for this goal was the Faculty of Science and Technology Building in the ICFAI university campus.
