KARISHMA TULADHAR

CONCEPT ART + VISUALISATION

PORTFOLIO 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ANTI-GLASSHOUSE
GUNNERA TINCTORIA
IMPATIENS GLANDIFULERA
RHODODENDRON PONTICUM
LYSCHITONS AMERICANUS

POCKET MARINA
OCEAN MOVEMENTS
DYNAMIC ELEMENTS OF NATURE
ENTRANCE
WITHIN

ATTACK OF THE STAIR

SOLITARY
INTERACTIVE
CARVING SPACES
EXPERIENCE

MEDITATION HOME
GENIUS LOCI
DIVISION

PHOTOGRAPHY
DEMI PORTRAITS
TOKYO SCENES

ABOUT ME
ANTI-GLASSHOUSE

During this group project, I focused on the ecological and botanical context
of each “invasive” plant species and took responsibility for developing the
narrative concept and agenda of the project.

The narrative foundation begins with a reexamination of the origin of botanical

glasshouses and how they came to “house” “foreign” plant species. This
includes their curation, their existence, and the interactions visitors have with
them.

Recognizing that many plant species were transported overseas as “exotic

specimens” to be viewed curiously by colonizing nations, with several unkind
connotations associated with this practice, the term “invasive” itself carries a
manipulative bias. Within the botanical industry, there is an ongoing debate
about whether these highly competitive species should even be controlled in
their new habitats at all.

As part of the project, I introduced a new glossary of appropriate terms for

identification, with a crucial change being the rephrasing of “invasive plant
species” to “non-native competitive species.”

I conducted an in-depth study of the four non-native competitive species

on the site to discover methods for maintaining the soft boundaries of their
spread. I also explored intriguing human interactions that could be mindful
and deliberate experiences, all of which are remarkably enriching.

The methods of containment were communicated and implemented through

the design of the architectural intervention. Additionally, the opportunities
for experiencing these species were illustrated as follows: Gunnera tinctoria,
Impatiens glandulifera, Rhododendron ponticum, and Lysichitons americanus.
GUNNERA TINCTORIA
GIANT RHUBARB
This species was studied due to its potential spread
out of the botanical gardens via Kinness Burn. The
key features studied were its large leaved canopies
that independently portrayed architectural
qualities and its growth system through rhizomes
and tap roots which almost ensures its survival
close to water. The canopies are to be experienced
and celebrated while the rhizomes and tap roots
require some control. Native plants in Scotland
primarily perish near its presence due to the
blocked sunlight from the canopies.
IMPATIENS GLANDIFULERA
HIMALAYAN BALSAM
This species has several attractive qualities
which outcompetes its neighbors for pollinators.
It’s scent in particular is extremely strong, and
humans have even extracted its essence to use
to counter anxiety. This plant also produces a
prominent level of lightweight seeds similarly
to Rhododendron ponticum, and furthermore
has exploding seed pods to give a jumpstart on
seed dispersal. Therefore, this also requires seed
catchment.
RHODODENDRON PONTICUM
COMMON RHODODENDRON
This species is able to compete with nearby plants
from its thick canopy blocking sunlight similarly
to Gunnera tinctoria, and when the branches
of this plant fall it can sprout from that branch
continue it’s growth. It has far reaching spread by
its high production of small and weightless seeds,
300-700 seeds per flower, which can begin
germination in a wide pH range and flexibility
on soil structure. The flowers bloom large and
produce a strong scent which can be celebrated,
and in the Himalayas it’s nectar the key component
in producing the medicinal and psychedelic “mad
honey” which can be experienced and studied
further, but the plant requires seed catchment to
prevent its germination elsewhere.
LYSCHITONS AMERICANUS
SKUNK CABBAGE
This species may be more curious than the rest in
that the flower expels an extremely off-putting
scent while emitting heat late in the winter. This
combination is an imitation of dead animal carcass
that would have frozen in the winter and resume
active decaying as the season turns warmer. This
attracts the season’s first pollinators, beetles, who
are usually attracted to actual dead carcass as
source of nutrition. This competitive edge is highly
unusual and could be studied further. It’s tap roots
and rhizomes facilitate it’s spread similarly to the
Gunnera tinctoria which requires the control.
POCKET MARINA

During this group project, our team of three looked at creating a public
invervention at a small pier of Brighton Beach. We looked at the human impact
of marine ecology from waste dumping and bio-repellent architecture.

The depleting ecology itself removes the water filteration system that a healthy
ecosystem provides. Thus we proposed a bio-receptive structure informally
reffered to as “Hard Sponge”. It was partially inspired by naturally occurring
rockpools as well as observations of marine food chains to find physiologies
that trigger natural ecologies.

While I was involved in progressing the design iterations of the overall project,
on of the key aspects I focused on was the concept, study and design of a
single bio-receptive “pocket” that is attachable to a pre-existing architectural
facade at the site. This included morphology details at this scale as well as
water movement studies against this form.

Other points of developments lead by myself include some bacterial studies

to explore incorporation of bioremediation, and developing an engineered
system of water filteration as several stages using chambers with different
treatment facilities.
OCEAN MOVEMENTS DYNAMIC ELEMENTS OF NATURE
RENDER + ANIMATION FALLING RAIN, DANCING WAVES, VEGATION GROWTH
 ENTRANCE WITHIN
COMPOSITE VIEW IMMERSIVE VIEW

Reference image by Kenneth R Wilson Reference image by Kenneth R Wilson

ATTACK OF THE STAIR

This project asked for a staircase study and an experiential intervention. In a

small group, we conducted a site survey and documented a choreography of
Taekwondo to the song “Jaguar” by “What So Not”.

Independantly, I explored the movements of the choreography as a violent

attacks as an experience and also the spaces created and blocked for a
fellow dweller. To re-simulated these attacks as architectural abstractions of
the choreography, the dweller would engage in a sense of discomfort and
defensiveness through the path. (A slight parallel may be seen in experiencing
dread and horror in a simulated haunted house)

This project explored the physical intervention, use of dark versus light, and the
beats of the music.
SOLITARY INTERACTIVE
ORTHOGRAPHIC IMMERSIVE
CARVING SPACES EXPERIENCE
MOVEMENT ANALYSIS DISCOMFORT, SIMULATED ATTACKS
MEDITATION HOME

To create this makerspace, I chose to study and design for a traditional

Paubha/Thangka Artist. This home is designed for peaceful solitary dwelling.

This craft is deeply entangled in spirituality and Buddhism; this project took on
a minimalist style that focused on creating peaceful spaces in every corner and
additionally ensuring that every interior “room” would directly be accessible to
open-air spaces that could serve as garden segments.

The levels also fuction independantly; public, work, private.

GENIUS LOCI DIVISION
PERSPECTIVE SECTION FLOOR PLANS

1 - GARDEN 6 - BALCONY 9 - BALCONY

2 - MEETING ROOM 7 - WORKSPACE 10 - LDK
3 - GALLERY 8 - HERB GARDEN 11 - GARDEN
4 - RECEPTION BALCONY 12 - BEDROOM
5 - ENTRANCE 13 - OFFICE
14 - BALCONY

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PHOTOGRAPHY

As a visual artist, photography is another passion I have cultivated over a

decade. Often the perspective and intent of a snapshot is equally as important
as the subject(s) in it. It is another method of storytelling.

Photography categories of personal interest include -

- Architecture
- Culture
- Humans
- Flora + Fauna
DEMI PORTRAITS TOKYO SCENES
JUST A GLIMPSE TO THE SOUL PEACE FOR THE DWELLER
 SKILLS
undergraduate project.

I hold a Master of Architecture in Bio-Integrated Design

from the Bartlett School of Architecture (UCL), which I
pursued for sustainable architectural solutions for a
Autodesk Revit V-Ray Rendering
eco-centric built environment. I exhibited my final project Autodesk CFD Lumion Rendering
in the London Festival of Architecture and presented it in Bluebeam Revu Enscape Rendering

ABOUT ME
the BioFutures Symposium in 2023. Rhinocerous 3D Adobe Photoshop
SketchUp Adobe Illustrator

KARISHMA TULADHAR
I am an avid nature and architectural photographer in my Houdini FX Adobe Lightroom
spare time outdoors, and an amateur ukulele musician at Redshift Rendering Adobe InDesign
home.

CONTACT EXPERIENCE ACHIEVEMENTS

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER k.tuladhar@outlook.com
+44 7594920474
Hello! I am a British national with academic and EDUCATION
professional experience in the USA, Japan, India and MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
Nepal. My multi-cultural background has cultivated an Bartlett School of Architecture (UCL), UK
interest in vernacular architecture and genius loci of 2021 - 2023
spaces. BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
Temple University, USA
I have also explored my interest in healthcare architecture 2014 – 2018
particularly as an Architectural Project Coordinator at E4H INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
Architecture, in Vermont USA and into holistic health Ullens School, Nepal
design though an internal design competition and my final 2012 - 2014
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER | Keshari Design Studio, UK SPEAKER | BioFutures Syposium
2023 - Present 2023
Independent Design Studio
EXHIBITOR | B-Pro Show
ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT | E4H Architecture, USA 2023
2018 - 2020
“Environments For Health” Healthcare Architecture Firm EXHIBITOR | London Festival of Architecture
2023
JUNIOR DESIGNER | John Sanday Associates, Nepal
2018 - 2020 EXHIBITOR | B-Pro Show
British-Nepalese Architecture Consultancy 2022
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN | James Lambiasi Architect EXHIBITOR | London Festival of Architecture
2017 2022
Multi-Disciplinary Architecture Studio
FOUNDING PRESIDENT | UCL East Society
2021 - 2023
LEADERSHIP + SERVICE WRITER | SignedNepal Magazine

SKILLS
undergraduate project. ICSE BOARD 2021
Mayo College Girls’ School, India
FOUNDING PRESIDENT | UCL East Society, UK WRITER | Lumbini Society Magazine
I hold a Master of Architecture in Bio-Integrated Design 2006 - 2012
2021 - 2023 2021
from the Bartlett School of Architecture (UCL), which I University Society for East campus
pursued for sustainable architectural solutions for a
Autodesk Revit V-Ray Rendering SPEAKER | Lumbini Society Conference
eco-centric built environment. I exhibited my final project Autodesk CFD Lumion Rendering REFERENCES LEAD STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE | BSA, UCL
2022-2023
2020

in the London Festival of Architecture and presented it in Bluebeam Revu Enscape Rendering
the BioFutures Symposium in 2023. Rhinocerous 3D Adobe Photoshop Jennifer Arbuckle, E4H Partner
jarbuckle@e4harchitecture.com
PEER MENTOR | M.Arch, UCL
2022-2023
INTERESTS
SketchUp Adobe Illustrator
I am an avid nature and architectural photographer in my Houdini FX Adobe Lightroom Marcos Cruz, M.Arch Director VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT | Oxfam Shop, Kent Environmental impact
m.cruz@ucl.com 2020-2021 Cultural integrity
spare time outdoors, and an amateur ukulele musician at Redshift Rendering Adobe InDesign Human comfort
home. Sarah Jenning, Oxfam Store Manager PEER MENTOR | Temple University, USA Construction efficiency
+447592357212 2018 Aesthetic clarity
Genius loci
ASSISTANT WRITER | Kathmandu Post, Nepal

EXPERIENCE ACHIEVEMENTS
2014
HOBBIES LANGUAGE
PROJECT COORDINATOR | Kehi Garaun, Nepal
2013
Swimming Creative Writing English - Native Hindi - Fluent
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER | Keshari Design Studio, UK SPEAKER | BioFutures Syposium Photography Ceramics
RURAL VOLUNTEER | Bethini Village, Nepal
Newari - Native Japanese - Beginner
Ukulele Meditation Nepali - Native French - Beginner
2023 - Present 2023 2012

Independent Design Studio

EXHIBITOR | B-Pro Show
ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT | E4H Architecture, USA 2023
2018 - 2020
“Environments For Health” Healthcare Architecture Firm EXHIBITOR | London Festival of Architecture
2023
(UCL), UK JUNIOR DESIGNER | John Sanday Associates, Nepal
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