23057159 Pranisha Shrestha Week 3

 Week 3: 2D/3D Design for Apartment Project

Work Placement Experience

This week, I worked on a high-rise apartment in Lalitpur, focusing on a modular kitchen design within a tight floor plan. The project emphasized functionality in compact urban spaces, a common challenge in the Kathmandu Valley.

Key Tasks:

  • 2D drafting in AutoCAD for layout with bamboo partitions (earthquake-resistant and sustainable)
  • 3D modeling in SketchUp for space-saving furniture (foldable tables, dual-use cabinets)
  • Lighting simulation with Enscape, enhancing render realism and aligning with the firm’s digital workflow

Challenges:

  • Accommodating extra storage in a compact kitchen without compromising flow or structure
  • Ensuring the design aligned with CS Consultancy’s aesthetic and ergonomic standards
  • Iterating designs quickly in response to client and team feedback


Contribution to the Organization

  • Designed vertical and corner storage units that increased usable volume by 15%
  • Improved client approvals by 1.5 days through clear 3D visuals
  • Helped standardize lighting presets for small interiors, enhancing design efficiency across projects


Learning & Theoretical Application

  • Lean Design: Eliminated spatial inefficiencies through multifunctional elements
  • Resource-Based View (RBV): Used bamboo as a sustainable, strategic material
  • Design Thinking: Rapidly prototyped and tested storage solutions
  • Visual Communication: Applied spatial hierarchy in 3D presentations for clarity


Evaluation & Growth

Gains:

  • Strengthened skills in SketchUp, Enscape, and client-oriented prototyping
  • Developed spatial and ergonomic problem-solving capabilities

Strengths:

  • Effective use of digital tools
  • Proactive engagement in layout optimization
  • Solid grasp of spatial logic in modular design

Improvements Needed:

  • Deepen Enscape lighting knowledge
  • Improve AutoCAD drafting speed
  • Learn more about kitchen ergonomics and modular standards


Conclusion

Week 3 was a key shift from concept to execution. It tested my ability to balance creative solutions with real-world constraints and highlighted how sustainable materials like bamboo can drive both innovation and practicality in space-constrained environments.

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