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Ranjani Srinivasan is an architect from India applying for an MArch program. She has a Bachelor of Interior Design degree from CEPT University. Her professional experience includes teaching and research assistant positions at CEPT University as well as work as a project designer at Aakruti Architects. Some of her notable projects involve conceptualization, retrofitting, and furniture and service design. She has received honors including the Fulbright Master's Fellowship and has published work and exhibited in various shows.

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RANJANI SRINIVASAN MArch 1 Applicant [2016-17] RANJANI SRINIVASAN MArch 1 Applicant [2016-17]
CONTENTS RESUME RETHINKING HISTORIC SPACES URBAN FURNITURE SKETCH DIARY: SIKKIM SKETCH DIARY: SRI LANKA BAZ BAHADUR CHENNAI CENTRAL DECODING MEANING
RANJANI SRINIVASAN Indian, born 17 February 1988 ranjanisrinivasan.3006@gmail.com +919003612575 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE TEACHING RESEARCH PAPERS SKILLS NOTABLE PROJECTS NOTABLE PROJECTS NOTABLE PROJECTS NOTABLE PROJECTS CEPT UNIVERSITY LIBRARY CEPT UNIVERSITY WEBSITE K CLOTHING SHOWROOM ENA D’SILVA HOUSE RELOCATION NARAYANA DHAMA RESIDENCE LINDEN HALL KYNSEY TERRACE DUTCH BAY RESORT AAKRUTI ARCHITECTS WEBSITE CEPT UNIVERSITY STUDIO HONORS PUBLISHED WORK AND EXHIBITIONS FACULTY OF DESIGN PROJECT DESIGNER DESIGN INTERN PROJECT DESIGNER Visiting Faculty: Interior Architec- ture Studio 4, [Aug - Nov 2014] Visiting Faculty: Drawing and Painting, Mandatory Workshop, [Aug - Nov 2014] LEAD WEBSITE DESIGNER Teaching Assistant : Interior Design Studio 2, Core Studio, [Jan - April 2014] Teaching Assistant :History 2: Vernacular and Temple Architecture, [Jan - April 2014] Teaching Assistant: Colour Sketching 2: [Jan - April 2014] SENIOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT ‘LIVING WITH CRAFTS’ PROGRAM Smt. Kamlaben Gambhirchand Shah Award 07-08, FOUNDATION EXHIBITION {2006} Semester 1 work, Fall 2006 Exhibited at Studio 1, Faculty of Design, CEPT University LIVING WITH CRAFTS 1 EXHIBITION {2007} Summer work, Fall 2007 Exhibited at Studio 1, Faculty of Design, CEPT University FOUNDATION EXHIBITION {2007} Semester 3 work, Fall 2007 Exhibited at The Double Volume, Faculty of Design, CEPT University LIVING WITH CRAFTS 2 EXHIBITION {2008} Semester 3 work, Fall 2007 Exhibited at The Double Volume, Faculty of Design, CEPT University BEST WORK COMPILATION, {25 YEARS} OF FACULTY OF DESIGN Published, Semester 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 work, Fall 2015 Faculty of Design, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHY (AMATEUR) Special Mention FULBRIGHT MASTER’S FELLOWSHIP 2016-17 ART AND CULTURE MANAGEMENT: HISTORIC PRESERVATION AutoCad, Google Sketchup, 3-Ds Max, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Suite, Dreamweaver. Microsoft Office, Photography, Sketching, Woodwork, Metalwork, Canework, Organic Papermaking, Weaving, Lithography CEPT UNIVERSITY DIAGRAMMAR GEOFFREY BAWA TRUST AAKRUTI ARCHITECTS MEASI ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE CEPT UNIVERSITY OUTREACH CEPT UNIVERSITY U R B A N I S AT I O N - M I G R AT I O N NEXUS, LSE, DFiD Decoding Meaning: The relationship established between ritual performance and space, presented at DRS OPENSiG symposium at the Nottingham contemporary, in association with the Design Research Society, Central St Martins and Nottinghanm Trent University. Conceptualisation Retrofitting, Furniture and services design. Involved in all stages of projects from concept to execution. Furniture and services design. Involved in all stages of projects from concept to execution. Conceptualisation Retrofitting, Furniture and services design. Involved in all stages of projects from concept to execution Graphic design and development of interface of website. Cataloguing and management of all images. Active participation in client presentations. Involved in conceptualisation, structuring of research, coordina- tion of site visits. Compilation and writing of reports. BACHELOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN 2013 3 MONTHS 6 MONTHS 1 YEAR 4 MONTHS 8 MONTHS 2015 2015 2015 2013 2014-2015 CONTACT Sachin Soni, Research Guide Jay Thakkar, Associate Professor
RETHINKING HISTORIC SPACES Adaptive reuse of the Pols Design studio II Space Planning 2 II Adaptive Reuse II Semester 4Design Studio II Space Planning II Sem 4 The objective of this studio was to explore spatial strategies and architectural alternatives which not only fullfil the purpose of adequate infrastructure but also sensitively integrates with the building, its context and transforms it. The site is a Pol house, located in the Old City of Ahmedabad. A Pol can be termed as a self con- tained sociological unit. The nature of the activ- ities in this settlement tend to mark a change in the overall character of the space. This project intends to preserve the fast fading heritage of the pol through interventions and the insertion of an alien program: a Law Firm. Khadia Pol, Ahmedabad, India
3 4 Densification coupled with the out-migrations has led to vertical growth of houses and to a change in social structure of a pol; the latter has already been accelerated as a result of breaking of pol norms and adapting newer methods of construc- tion leading to bigger house sizes. Changing lifestyle and family structure has given rise to in house modifications like renovation and re-use of spaces. Due to this a lot of variations can be observed in the way traditions and activities are carried out.
conceptual model The premise of the project begins in taking for- ward the notion of the pol house being a self- contained unit by opening it up inwards. Further selective removal of the slab , exposing the pur- lins creates a hierarchy of volumes not otherwise experienced in this typology.experienced in this typology.experienced in this typology. selective removal of the slab , exposing the pur- lins creates a hierarchy of volumes not otherwise experienced in this typology.experienced in this typology. 5 6
Travelogue II Sikkim II Semester 3 SKETCH DIARY Pelling and thereabouts I visited Pelling, specifically the Pemayangt- se monastery in Sikkim in 2008. This settlement is one of the last of its kind, situated idylically on either side on the main building. They used, i am told house the monks though now even they prefer newer, more modern concrete structures. The houses showcase are anexcellent example of two fast disappearing space making crafts of the region- wood carving and stone masonary. The stone masonary is in particular spectacular, where stones are placed one above the other without cement or mortar of any kind, A vernacular settlement, Pelling, Sikkim
Research studio II Dissertation II Semester 10 DECODING MEANING The relationship between ritual performance and space Rituals make one understand the image of natural order created by symbolization and differentiation within a cul- ture. From the earliest architecture, these fundamental relationships, such as an intermediate physical and met- aphorical place have been articulated through various methods of ritual performance. This dissertation illustrates how space is conceived and experienced by the performer through ritual within a Brah- min settlement, built around the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Trivandrum, Kerala. The study chooses 14 of the 16 samskaras (rites of pas- sage) which a person goes through from birth unto death. One discovers that not only during these rituals, Vedic cosmogony manifests itself and can be experienced in by the performers but also that ritual performance has been a guiding factor for spatial articulation, right through from a singular housing unit to city planning. East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
SACRED GEOMETRIES This dissertation illustrates how space is conceived and experienced by the performer through ritual within a Brahmin settlement, built around the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Trivandrum, Kerala. The study chooses 14 of the 16 samskaras (rites of pas- sage) which a person goes through from birth unto death. One discovers that not only during these rituals, Vedic cosmogony manifests itself and can be experienced in by the performers but also that ritual performance has been a guiding factor for spatial articulation, right through from a singular housing unit to city planning. 11 12
B B 1. Achamanam 6. Achamanam 2. Pranayamam 3. Sankalpam 4.Marjanam 5.Praasanam B A B A METHODOLOGY OF RITUAL INTERPRETATION SANDHYAVANDANAM The dissertation explores five rituals : Sandhyavandan- am, Birth, Marraige, Death and Araat (procession). The rituals sequence progressively with Sandhyavandanam (greeting of dawn) occupying the central court of the house right till Araat which consumes the entire settle- ment. Birth, marriage and death rituals slowly expand their ritual centres to include the house, the street and then public structures such as the ghats.. 13 14
ARAAT The analyses of Araat or procession which occurs yearly explores the sacred geometries underlying the orientation of temple and surrounding settlement. the ceremonial axis which intersects the sanctum sanctorium of the temple and ends in sea versus the lesser north south axis which aligns with the minor gates to the Agraharam thereby illustrating a complexity of ritual movement which governed the design of the settlement. 15 16
Travelogue II Sri lanka II Semester 7 SKETCH DIARY Glimpses of Srilanka on a shoestring budget My internship in SriLanka began two weeks after the end of the war. in an office situated on the outskirts of Colombo. Although there was still a threat of danger, my classmate and I decided that we could not forgo the opportunity to explore this beautiful country. This was a time when food and other supplies where scarce and quite expensive. .Nevertheless we found ingenious ways to trav- el on our meagre stipends. This is a page from the sketch diary which I kept and meticulously re- corded all our adventures.. Embekke temple, Kandy, Srilanka

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Portfolio Sample Ranjani

  • 1. RANJANI SRINIVASAN MArch 1 Applicant [2016-17] RANJANI SRINIVASAN MArch 1 Applicant [2016-17]
  • 2. CONTENTS RESUME RETHINKING HISTORIC SPACES URBAN FURNITURE SKETCH DIARY: SIKKIM SKETCH DIARY: SRI LANKA BAZ BAHADUR CHENNAI CENTRAL DECODING MEANING
  • 3. RANJANI SRINIVASAN Indian, born 17 February 1988 ranjanisrinivasan.3006@gmail.com +919003612575 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE TEACHING RESEARCH PAPERS SKILLS NOTABLE PROJECTS NOTABLE PROJECTS NOTABLE PROJECTS NOTABLE PROJECTS CEPT UNIVERSITY LIBRARY CEPT UNIVERSITY WEBSITE K CLOTHING SHOWROOM ENA D’SILVA HOUSE RELOCATION NARAYANA DHAMA RESIDENCE LINDEN HALL KYNSEY TERRACE DUTCH BAY RESORT AAKRUTI ARCHITECTS WEBSITE CEPT UNIVERSITY STUDIO HONORS PUBLISHED WORK AND EXHIBITIONS FACULTY OF DESIGN PROJECT DESIGNER DESIGN INTERN PROJECT DESIGNER Visiting Faculty: Interior Architec- ture Studio 4, [Aug - Nov 2014] Visiting Faculty: Drawing and Painting, Mandatory Workshop, [Aug - Nov 2014] LEAD WEBSITE DESIGNER Teaching Assistant : Interior Design Studio 2, Core Studio, [Jan - April 2014] Teaching Assistant :History 2: Vernacular and Temple Architecture, [Jan - April 2014] Teaching Assistant: Colour Sketching 2: [Jan - April 2014] SENIOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT ‘LIVING WITH CRAFTS’ PROGRAM Smt. Kamlaben Gambhirchand Shah Award 07-08, FOUNDATION EXHIBITION {2006} Semester 1 work, Fall 2006 Exhibited at Studio 1, Faculty of Design, CEPT University LIVING WITH CRAFTS 1 EXHIBITION {2007} Summer work, Fall 2007 Exhibited at Studio 1, Faculty of Design, CEPT University FOUNDATION EXHIBITION {2007} Semester 3 work, Fall 2007 Exhibited at The Double Volume, Faculty of Design, CEPT University LIVING WITH CRAFTS 2 EXHIBITION {2008} Semester 3 work, Fall 2007 Exhibited at The Double Volume, Faculty of Design, CEPT University BEST WORK COMPILATION, {25 YEARS} OF FACULTY OF DESIGN Published, Semester 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 work, Fall 2015 Faculty of Design, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHY (AMATEUR) Special Mention FULBRIGHT MASTER’S FELLOWSHIP 2016-17 ART AND CULTURE MANAGEMENT: HISTORIC PRESERVATION AutoCad, Google Sketchup, 3-Ds Max, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Suite, Dreamweaver. Microsoft Office, Photography, Sketching, Woodwork, Metalwork, Canework, Organic Papermaking, Weaving, Lithography CEPT UNIVERSITY DIAGRAMMAR GEOFFREY BAWA TRUST AAKRUTI ARCHITECTS MEASI ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE CEPT UNIVERSITY OUTREACH CEPT UNIVERSITY U R B A N I S AT I O N - M I G R AT I O N NEXUS, LSE, DFiD Decoding Meaning: The relationship established between ritual performance and space, presented at DRS OPENSiG symposium at the Nottingham contemporary, in association with the Design Research Society, Central St Martins and Nottinghanm Trent University. Conceptualisation Retrofitting, Furniture and services design. Involved in all stages of projects from concept to execution. Furniture and services design. Involved in all stages of projects from concept to execution. Conceptualisation Retrofitting, Furniture and services design. Involved in all stages of projects from concept to execution Graphic design and development of interface of website. Cataloguing and management of all images. Active participation in client presentations. Involved in conceptualisation, structuring of research, coordina- tion of site visits. Compilation and writing of reports. BACHELOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN 2013 3 MONTHS 6 MONTHS 1 YEAR 4 MONTHS 8 MONTHS 2015 2015 2015 2013 2014-2015 CONTACT Sachin Soni, Research Guide Jay Thakkar, Associate Professor
  • 4. RETHINKING HISTORIC SPACES Adaptive reuse of the Pols Design studio II Space Planning 2 II Adaptive Reuse II Semester 4Design Studio II Space Planning II Sem 4 The objective of this studio was to explore spatial strategies and architectural alternatives which not only fullfil the purpose of adequate infrastructure but also sensitively integrates with the building, its context and transforms it. The site is a Pol house, located in the Old City of Ahmedabad. A Pol can be termed as a self con- tained sociological unit. The nature of the activ- ities in this settlement tend to mark a change in the overall character of the space. This project intends to preserve the fast fading heritage of the pol through interventions and the insertion of an alien program: a Law Firm. Khadia Pol, Ahmedabad, India
  • 5. 3 4 Densification coupled with the out-migrations has led to vertical growth of houses and to a change in social structure of a pol; the latter has already been accelerated as a result of breaking of pol norms and adapting newer methods of construc- tion leading to bigger house sizes. Changing lifestyle and family structure has given rise to in house modifications like renovation and re-use of spaces. Due to this a lot of variations can be observed in the way traditions and activities are carried out.
  • 6. conceptual model The premise of the project begins in taking for- ward the notion of the pol house being a self- contained unit by opening it up inwards. Further selective removal of the slab , exposing the pur- lins creates a hierarchy of volumes not otherwise experienced in this typology.experienced in this typology.experienced in this typology. selective removal of the slab , exposing the pur- lins creates a hierarchy of volumes not otherwise experienced in this typology.experienced in this typology. 5 6
  • 7. Travelogue II Sikkim II Semester 3 SKETCH DIARY Pelling and thereabouts I visited Pelling, specifically the Pemayangt- se monastery in Sikkim in 2008. This settlement is one of the last of its kind, situated idylically on either side on the main building. They used, i am told house the monks though now even they prefer newer, more modern concrete structures. The houses showcase are anexcellent example of two fast disappearing space making crafts of the region- wood carving and stone masonary. The stone masonary is in particular spectacular, where stones are placed one above the other without cement or mortar of any kind, A vernacular settlement, Pelling, Sikkim
  • 8. Research studio II Dissertation II Semester 10 DECODING MEANING The relationship between ritual performance and space Rituals make one understand the image of natural order created by symbolization and differentiation within a cul- ture. From the earliest architecture, these fundamental relationships, such as an intermediate physical and met- aphorical place have been articulated through various methods of ritual performance. This dissertation illustrates how space is conceived and experienced by the performer through ritual within a Brah- min settlement, built around the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Trivandrum, Kerala. The study chooses 14 of the 16 samskaras (rites of pas- sage) which a person goes through from birth unto death. One discovers that not only during these rituals, Vedic cosmogony manifests itself and can be experienced in by the performers but also that ritual performance has been a guiding factor for spatial articulation, right through from a singular housing unit to city planning. East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
  • 9. SACRED GEOMETRIES This dissertation illustrates how space is conceived and experienced by the performer through ritual within a Brahmin settlement, built around the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Trivandrum, Kerala. The study chooses 14 of the 16 samskaras (rites of pas- sage) which a person goes through from birth unto death. One discovers that not only during these rituals, Vedic cosmogony manifests itself and can be experienced in by the performers but also that ritual performance has been a guiding factor for spatial articulation, right through from a singular housing unit to city planning. 11 12
  • 10. B B 1. Achamanam 6. Achamanam 2. Pranayamam 3. Sankalpam 4.Marjanam 5.Praasanam B A B A METHODOLOGY OF RITUAL INTERPRETATION SANDHYAVANDANAM The dissertation explores five rituals : Sandhyavandan- am, Birth, Marraige, Death and Araat (procession). The rituals sequence progressively with Sandhyavandanam (greeting of dawn) occupying the central court of the house right till Araat which consumes the entire settle- ment. Birth, marriage and death rituals slowly expand their ritual centres to include the house, the street and then public structures such as the ghats.. 13 14
  • 11. ARAAT The analyses of Araat or procession which occurs yearly explores the sacred geometries underlying the orientation of temple and surrounding settlement. the ceremonial axis which intersects the sanctum sanctorium of the temple and ends in sea versus the lesser north south axis which aligns with the minor gates to the Agraharam thereby illustrating a complexity of ritual movement which governed the design of the settlement. 15 16
  • 12. Travelogue II Sri lanka II Semester 7 SKETCH DIARY Glimpses of Srilanka on a shoestring budget My internship in SriLanka began two weeks after the end of the war. in an office situated on the outskirts of Colombo. Although there was still a threat of danger, my classmate and I decided that we could not forgo the opportunity to explore this beautiful country. This was a time when food and other supplies where scarce and quite expensive. .Nevertheless we found ingenious ways to trav- el on our meagre stipends. This is a page from the sketch diary which I kept and meticulously re- corded all our adventures.. Embekke temple, Kandy, Srilanka