SMRUTI NAIR

Model Making was Fun

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:37:51 +0100

I cannot deny, that I thoroughly enjoyed the making of this model.

Exterior Renders

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:08:18 +0100

The night exterior view renders don’t do justice to my vision, I, unfortunately, couldn’t access Lumion and had to render these in VRay + Photoshop. Not very proud of these !!!

Development of the Interior Space

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:05:42 +0100

The first picture is the final design, however, the other two were experiments. They looked overdone but in the final design, you can clearly see the highlighted wall which is with the soft LED lights. It’s clean yet complimenting the concept

Bio Concrete; made from Seaweed and Crayfish shells. WOW!!!

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:46:15 +0100

Researchers create bio-concrete from invasive plant and animal species

Bio Concrete; made from Seaweed and Crayfish shells. WOW!!!

Vegan Leather

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:44:04 +0100

Leap is a vegan leather made from waste apple cores and skins

Vegan Leather

Interior Space Can Say Stories

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:41:37 +0100

Fascinated by the Ferris wheel, and looking at the previous wonderland drawing, I wanted to create patterns that I could use as a screen wall or feature wall to showcase an element from Dreamland in Margate

Interior Sketches

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:37:06 +0100

It’s easier to sketch the layout before making a detailed 2D drawing. According to the concept of my project, I wanted to have two different interiors to showcase 2 types of spaces, and 2 different ambiances in the same box. Little detailing can make a big difference.

Basic Structural Layout

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:09:32 +0100

Basic Structural Layout

-Steel Frame structure with erosion proof coating + Steel deck.

-Recycled Plastic Barrels that can help the pod float

Floating Installation Case Study

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:04:37 +0100

Insola Floating Installation / Federico Forestiero + Fiete Wulff

Floating Installation Case Study

Polycarbonate cladding

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:00:05 +0100

Why Use Translucent Polycarbonate on Building Facades?

Polycarbonate is 100 percent recyclable and lightweight. Easy installation and creates an illuminating atmosphere suiting the concept ‘Box for Joy’.

Creating interior space that spoke “Textures”

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:42:40 +0100

The most beautiful thing an artist can do, in my opinion, is create textures to express, textures can be felt, can be touched, and creates different dimensions. Previously, styrofoam was used as the mold for this ceramic piece. It reflects the textures of the sand, the ripples in the sand, and the bumps on the beach for me. I’d want to have this as a suspended ceiling with moss covering portions of it.

Thoughts in the form of illustration

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:33:36 +0100

To assist me to communicate my thoughts, I use hand sketches and graphic illustrations. The wonderland illustration relates to the dreamland in Margate, and I’d like to include some of the ideas from there in my interiors as patterns or certain elements here so that people can feel connected to it and recall their experiences with it.

2.5 m X 3.5 m

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 22:33:43 +0100

I had a few ideas for my design: -

1. I wanted the pod to be elevated because it would be submerged.

2. A steel frame structure was used to keep things as simple and durable as possible.

3. Lightweight cladding, a material with an illuminating effect, is intended.

4. There are no buildings to provide shade on the beach, so it is usually sunny; therefore, a double skin panel was needed to provide sun protection.

MODEL OR RENDER?

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 04:34:31 +0100

MODEL OR RENDER?

This was the best way of demonstrating the 3D of my design, which I used to explain my concept in the initial review. I generated it as a physical model because I wasn’t sure what materials I’d be using at the time. Rendering this to seem like a realistic model was not easy; it took me hours to achieve the desired result.

A FACADE CAN CLEAN THE CITY

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 04:15:26 +0100

A FACADE CAN CLEAN THE CITY

I absolutely love reading articles on architecture and watching documentaries, It keeps me up to date, and I learn new things as they develop. At TEDx Vienna, architect Chenhur Raaghav Naagendran addresses global warming and responsive intelligence. He mentions about a facade that can clean the city; Titanium Dioxide coated steel plates, often known as photocatalyst panels, can eliminate 90% of smoke while also filtering the air.

( Video : Starting from 1:55 sec )

THE LIVING WALL

Tue, 31 May 2022 11:24:05 +0100

There are so many ideas I want to implement into these pods, and some are difficult to let go of, but some of these ideas are sustainable and offer aesthetic value. Making this illustration of a green wall, sketching, and playing with colors helped me bloom my visions.

TRIP TO NATIONAL HISTORY OF MUSEUM (LONDON)

Tue, 31 May 2022 07:46:15 +0100

This one is checked off my bucket list; there’s something about museums that fascinates and delights me, and this experience was spectacular. The concept of this museum, which is about cultural relics and evolution history, piqued my interest; the intricate design work on the walls and ceilings reflected an era when exotic plant specimens flooded into Britain, sparking public interest in botany and horticulture. This is something I brought with me and intended to include in my creative process.

Concept taking it’s ‘FORM’

Tue, 31 May 2022 07:24:16 +0100

My sketches are a visual method of communication that I believe better reflects my thoughts and makes it easier to go back and adjust things when lines are drawn on paper. I came up with this approach after much brainstorming. The initial idea was to connect the blocks by a bridge or walkway, and that’s how it came to be. We’re looking at how private and public spaces are interconnected.

‘Neuroarchitecture’

Thu, 26 May 2022 10:56:37 +0100

Came across this article on archdaily.com written by Monica Arellano. She explains that architects design buildings keeping the user’s emotions in mind. How interesting!!!

So designing efficient buildings is not only based on technical parameters but also focuses on subjects such as emotion, happiness, and well-being. A space that makes one excited or happy.

Photos :

Amazon Spheres in Seattle
Amazon Spheres in Seattle
Waterfront Botanical Gardens

Initial Concept Sketch

Thu, 26 May 2022 10:39:58 +0100

“Floating transparent Pods,” the idea is to create an illusion that these small cubicles will be floating on the beach water, creating a blanket of space, placing these pods around, and then having a perforated roof on top to protect it.

The idea is to create a micro-city with public space and private space, bringing and allowing people to engage with each other simultaneously, enabling them to enjoy their intimate moments within these pods.