ARCHITECT
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JEEV
DESIGNS
ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO
-"The sun never knew how great it was until it hit the side of a building." - Louis Kahn
I am Sanjeeva Rao s/o Apparow, fondly referred to as Jeev. Welcome to my site, if work shall speak louder than words please feel free to scroll on below. If not, here goes...Currently a M.Arch (LAM Part II) Graduate from Taylor's University with a previous BSc. Arch Degree (LAM Part I) from Lim Kok Wing University. A local boy hailing from Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. Passionate with both architecture and art, I am a fast learner. 2 years work experience in Veritas Architects gave me immeasurable experiences especially in facade design, technical details and 3d printing. A feature in News Straits Time during my education in Taylors. Numerous Art awards in my yesteryear keep me wanting to achieve more. . My time in the La Sallian congress kept my scrutiny on the well being of society. They all boil down to the way I approach architecture - A basis to improve the built environment as a service rendered to society.
ACADEMIC
Art Class - Professional Art Centre - Mr. Yeoh (paris) (1999-2009)
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Primary School - SK (1) JALAN BATU TIGA KLANG (2004)
Secondary School - SMK LA SALLE KLANG (2009)
Foundation (Scholar) - LIMKOKWING UNIVERSITY OF CREATIVE
TECHNOLOGY (2010)
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Degree (Scholar) - LIMKOKWING UNIVERSITY OF CREATIVE
TECHNOLOGY (2011-2014)
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Intership Training - VERITAS ARCHITECTS SDN. BHD. (2013)
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Working Experience - VERITAS ARCHITECTS SDN. BHD. (2014 - 2016) (2017)
Masters - TAYLOR'S UNIVERSITY (2016 - 2018)
SKILLS
★★★★☆ Photoshop
★★★★★ Autocad
★★★☆☆ 3DsMax
★★★★☆ Rhinoceros
★★★★☆ Sketchup Pro
★★☆☆☆ Lumion Pro
★★★★★ Zoner Photo Studio 16
★★★★★ Microsoft Office
★★★☆☆ Physical Model Making
★★★★☆ Painting
★★★★☆ Free Hand Sketches
★★★★ ☆ Illustrations
★★★★☆ Spoken English, Malay, Tamil & Telugu
★★★★☆ Written English & Malay
★★★★☆ 3d Printing
★★★★☆ Drafting
★★★★☆ V- Ray Rendering
★★★★☆ 3d Modelling
★★★☆☆ Contract Administration
★★★☆☆ PAM Contracts
★★★☆☆ Project Administration
ACHIEVEMENTS
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(2018) - Postgraduate - Master of Architecture (Part II)
(2018) - The Star Feature Klang Rejuvenation Project (TAYLORS)
(2018) - Think City Exhibition Feature (TAYLORS)
(2017) - Indian High Commision Project (invitation by VERITAS ARCHITECTS)
(2017) - Opened Print Shop in Cyberjaya ARCH REFLECTION
(2017) - LAMPU Putrajaya Lights Fesitval Veritas Architects Facilitator
(2016) - Participated in EVOLO Skyscrapper Competition
(2016) - Participated in Putrajaya Holdings Residential Competition.
(2016) - Veritas Architects Sports Club Committee
(2016) - Certificate of Bravery VERITAS ARCHITECTS
(2016) - LARSA CONSTRUCTION Designer
(2015) - Staff of the Month - July. Veritas Architects. Sdn. Bhd.
(2014) - Asia Pacific Lasallian Youth Congress - Malaysian Delegate
(2012) - Participated in Flat Lot Michigan architecture competition
(2011) - Participated in VELUX architecture competition
(2011) - Participated in VELOSTER architectural podium design
(2010) - Participated in MSID Interior architecture competition
(2010) - Participated in Petronas Youth Science Exhibition as facilitator
(2010) - Foundation in Built Environment - High Achievers Award
(2010) - Lim Kok Wing University Scholar
(2009) - SPM - straight As' - 10As'
(2009) - High Achievers Award - Leadership (Tokoh Kepimpinan) - La Salle Klang
(2008) - Malaysian Book of Records -Beijing China Olympics 888ft banner art participating artist
(2008) - National Lasallian Leaders Convention - Head of Delegates
(2008) - Taiwan Youth Art Exhibition - Selected Certificate
(2007) - Special Certificate from Taiwan Youth Art Exhibition
(2007) - PMR - 7As'
(2004) - UPSR 5As
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Positions Held:-
(2015/2016) - Veritas Sports and Social Club Committee
(2014/2014) - Head of Delegates Asia Pacific La Sallian Leaders
(2008/2009) - Deputy Head Prefect of La Salle Klang
(2008/2009) - Scouts Captain (Commando)
(2008/2009) - Head of Astronomy Club
(2008/2009) - Hockey Club Treasurer
(2008/2009) - Treasurer for Celestine House
(2002-2009) - Prefect
INTEREST
I am a Dreamer, I indulge in painting, reading, composing music, and miscellaneous art projects. I play the guitar and classical indian tabla. Literature and poetry comes in mind with the likes of Louis Kahn, Oscar Wilde and Mario Puzo. I have explored fine arts to the extents of cubism, surrealism, realism, sketching and abstract arts. God is in the details afterall (Mies Van De Rohe)
However my architectural mantra is architecture of meaning. Inspired heavily by the works of Louis Kahn, Every threshold architecture touches, we can make it speak. Creating experiential spaces excites me just as much as a facade talking to the pedestrian that saunter it.
ABOUT ME
PROJECTS
AROHA-Container Residence
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Function : Residential Project
Name : Aroha - Mountains
Location -Wangsa Maju, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Concept : Mountain terrace (Hierarchy)
Design : Modular Design
Philosophy : The site is the tail end of Titiwangsa mountain range, a sloped site. Hence, the Sanskrit name Aroha comes in play, which means Mountain. The site gave birth to its concept, hierarchy. The design has different levels of spaces that are strategically placed for efficient circulation and hierarchy. What starts from the lower public space like the clubhouse, ends in a higher private housing space.
VIS VIRES-Youth Centre
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Function : Youth Centre
Name : Vis Vires - Power of Youth
Location - Titiwangsa, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Concept : Stonehenge, (time/ sundial)
Design : Geometric & Parametric Design
Philosophy : Youth is an everlasting moment for every individual, hence this youth centre is derived from the stonehenge design that was predominantly a sun dial representing time. Vis Vires in latin means Power of Youth, hence this design is to churn the energy and power of youths in a timeless piece of architecture
EXODUS-Exotic Car Gallery
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Function : Car Gallery
Name : Exodus - Sister of Sephora, ancient western text
Location - Bukit Bintang, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Concept : Racing Track, (A standstill road that showcases cars)
Design : Geometric & Fluid Design
Philosophy : A frozen race track design that houses exotic cars gives a poetic relationship. Bukit Bintang has a famous gallery called Sephora, thus Exodus that is derived from the same texts as Sephora compliments its design with a contrasting Fluid design. This, uplifts Bukit Bintang's image as a tourist centre without compromising the value of its design. Occupant circulation is a gradient from the 1st to the 3rd floor and vice versa, to excite occupants
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THESIS - READING ETHOS - AN ARCHITECTURE OF MEANING FOR SMK LSK
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Modern national schools in Malaysia have been built largely as a reflection of the factory school model widely adopted in developing countries, a very efficient learning model to produce a generation of workforce as industries bloom (Upitis 2004) .This type of architecture discourages the sense of ownership, participation or responsibility which is necessary to foster a prosocial behavioured community (taylor, 1993). National school architecture could be more than just facilities where transference of knowledge through school curriculum could transpire. Schools could be pedagogical tool by itself in accordance to the current needs and designed to convey values and knowledge to its students, both through intentional strategies or subconscious behavioural alterations.
DISSERTATION - UNDERSTANDING LOUIS KAHN
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Disengaging spaces is a problematic relationship between people and the current state of architecture. Modern mass produced buildings are disengaging rather than engaging, exploiting emotions rather than evoking experience. By studying the philosophies of Louis I. Khan, this study aims to study the translation of architectural components into form and space narrating spatial engagement. The significance of this study aims to understand the relationship and importance between formal and spatial approaches with creating spatial engagement and sense of belonging that may aid future civic and institutional designs to help foster supportive environment for architects, developers, designers, authorities, and academics.
KAMPUNG CINA - THE HOUSE - CULTURAL CENTRE​
set within the theoretical framework of cultural sustainability, this
proposal is based on a place making scenario that takes place in the current timeline of chinatown. the twentieth century urban
growth has engulfed small township and places which form part
of the urban environment. kampung cina, is a heritage site, it is
vital to preserve its histories, communities, and cultural practices of places. positioning itself as a small contribution within its large
colossal task of society sustainability, kampung cina faces adverse
crisis of an aging peranakan community and rapid urbanization which undermines the culture of the locals and the sustainability of the
beautiful row of shop houses.
KLANG TOWN - T.A.N.A.M - COMMUNITY CENTRE
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As place-making is vital for Klang town, addressing three related issues require a subtle threshold of solutions which sustain each other. Thus, using a concept of mutual symbiosis, whereby creating a symbiotic relationship that resolves each of the research question, it obligates mutualism in which the interacting programmes are interdependant hence creating a holistic answer to Klang town’s rejuvenation plight. Marrying three programmes of institution, lifestyle centre and urban garden, provides a platform to address issues pertaining to economy, social and climate. Thus creating awareness and motivating the community whilst providing a much needed congregation and leisure space with the efficient use of urban garden that can give back to the community and reduces the town’s carbon footprint brings about this proposal. - TANAM - Cultivating Culture of Community.
ARTWORKS
P A I N T I N G S & F I N E A R T S
P H O T O G R A P H Y & P E R S P E C T I V E S
P H Y S I C A L M O D E L M A K I N G
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
VERITAS ARCHITECTS SDN BHD
C O M P E T I T I O N - EVOLO -
F R E E L A N C I N G - RENDERS
OFFICE & COMPETITION WORKS
STAR RESIDENCE - DELHI DWARKA MASTERPLAN - DATO BUNGALOW - TEAM KERIS BERHAD - PUTRAJAYA HOLDINGS -
OXLEY TOWERS - DUBAI FUJAIRAH AL-MUR GROUP
VERITAS ARCHITECTS SDN BHD
C O M P E T I T I O N - M I C H I G A N -
T E M P O R A R Y S T R U C T U R E
C O M P E T I T I O N - K . L -
N A T U R A L L I G H T F A C A D E