Siddanth Satyapal Rao is an architect based in Qatar since 2015. He provides concise summaries of his qualifications and experience, including tender drawings prepared for the Qatar Coast Guard and residential and commercial projects completed during his schooling and internships. Rao emphasizes an open and flexible design philosophy and provides samples of his work covering a range of project types and scales.

1. ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO
SIDDANTH SATYAPAL RAO

2. ABOUT
Throughout my schooling in architecture, i have learnt that design is never
consistent. The process of starting and finishing a design varies for different
disciplines. Concepts and philosophies can be either functional or hypothetical
and framing concepts depends on various factors like location, culture and
tradition, or it can be as simple as reflecting the surrounding.
Deriving Concepts
I am an architect and have been in the construction field since 2015. I find
myself to be a punctual and a hardworking individual and can blend with any
sort of work environment. I appreciate innovations in design and would
welcome even unrealistic ideas, because everything from simple tools to
technologically advanced innovations was once an unrealistic idea in the minds
of pioneers.
Myself
There is no specific philosophy binding to my design process. “I believe that a
designer’s mind must be open and unbaised to every possibility and must be
able to grasp and evolve every suitable idea.”
Design Philosophy
In the following pages you will come across some of my work samples which
includes my research project, a sample of my school project, my work samples
and accomplishments during internship and after graduation.
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Preface

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CONTENT SIDDANTH SATYAPAL RAO
Tender Drawings (2016)
Included preparation of tender
drawings for the ancillary
building of Qatar Coast Gurad.
COAST GUARD
Tender Drawings (2016)
Included preparation of tender
drawings for the ancillary
building of Qatar Coast Gurad.
NAQI HYPERMARKET
Graduation project (2015)
Included a complete thesis on
animal welfare, development of
an animal care center as per
research.
ANIMAL CARE CENTER
Graduation project (2015)
Included a complete thesis on
animal welfare, development of
an animal care center as per
research.
CURRICULUM VITAE
School project - 6th Sem (2013)
Included a complete study of
Indian Design Control Rules and
Bylaws to design a housing
complex.
RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX
Internship - Competition (2014)
Included a brief study of Qatar
Hotel Standards for four star
certification. Design modifications
of units and aminity spaces.
EXECUTIVE APARTMENTS
Internship - Competition (2014)
Included a brief study of Qatar
Hotel Standards for delux
residences. Design modifications
of units and aminity spaces.
STUDIO APARTMENTS
Internship - Competition (2014)
Included a brief study of Qatar
Hotel Standards for delux
residences. Design modifications
of units and aminity spaces.
SINGLE VILLA
Internship - Competition (2014)
Included a brief study of Qatar
Hotel Standards for delux
residences. Design modifications
of units and aminity spaces.
TWIN VILLA
SchoolProject-SH05-SH08
Page: SH05 - SH06
Page: SH07 - SH08
Page: IN09 - IN10
Page: IN11 - IN12
Page: AR13 - AR14
Page: AR15 - AR16
Page: AR17 - AR18
Page: AR19 - AR20
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Intern.Project-IN09-IN12
ProfessionalPractice-AR13-AR20

5. WORK SAMPLES SIDDANTH SATYAPAL RAO
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Research of Animal Welfare and
Health Benefits In Human-Animal
Interaction (August-September,
2014).
Documentation on Animal
Welfare Centers
(September-December, 2014).
Design of Animal Care Center
(January-May 2015).
RESEARCH PROJECTS PROFESSIONAL INFO.

7. Front Facade Community Park
Perforated screen along the hallway
Aesthetically appealing ambience
SH06
WORK SAMPLES SIDDANTH SATYAPAL RAO
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8. The concept is centered on the benefits of low rise housing community, since
highrise residences lose the essence of community gathering. Various options
were developed to understand which one suits best for the site in terms of
climate and site surrounding.
Villa1
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SH07
Design Concept
The brief suggested for a design of 100 units and leisure space which may
include a fitness center. Limitations in the plot size could mean for a devel-
opment with highrise buildings.
Design Brief

9. SH08
WORK SAMPLES SIDDANTH SATYAPAL RAO
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The design was challenging as it limited the percentage of groung coverage.
Therefore, ample landscaped areas had to be provided within the complex.
The development finally included a better view developed within the
residential complex. Units included 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, a block
consisting of studio apartments and 5 villas. The gymnasium was located
centrally in order to provide convenient access to all residential units.
2 Bedroom Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartment3 Bedroom Apartment
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10. BRANDED EXECUTIVE APARTMENTS
Major concern underlining the design was the view for each unit. The building’s “V” shape is able to
provide maximum view of the sea side. However, the introvert view will include the main road.
Every unit is designed at an angle to incorporate maximum view.
Design Concept
The design was expected to follow modern style and yet preserve the identity of the islamic world.
Ther perforated skin on the facade, sought to matintain the islamic essence to the contemporary
form. The mass protruding to highlight the “V” also plays an inportant role in maintaining the
islamic identity.
IN09
Architectural Style
The project was a part of a design compteition organized by Katara Hospitality. The brief stated
for design of Branded Executive Apartments which can rise upto 10 stories and consist of more
than 200 units with aminity spaces on the ground and mezzanine floors.
Design Brief

11. IN10
1 Bedroom Apartment
Ground Floor Plan
My task in this project was to assist the senior designer in modifying the design. I was responsible for the design of 1
bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments, the hotel lobby and aminity spaces. Finally i was given the task of preparing
presentation drawings for the entire project.
2 Bedroom Apartment
First Floor Plan
Typical Floor Plan 2-4
Typical Floor Plan 5-10
WORK SAMPLES SIDDANTH SATYAPAL RAO

12. Design Concept
The mjor concern for planning was to incorporate maximum view towards
the sea. The shape of inverted “Z” seems to be a reasonable base for
designing, considering site costraints and requirements.
Concept on planning
The mjor concern for planning was to incorporate maximum view towards
the sea. The shape of inverted “Z” seems to be a reasonable base for
designing, considering site costraints and requirements.
Concept on Aesthetics
The project was a part of a design compteition organized by Katara Hospitality. The
brief stated for design of Branded Studio Apartments which can rise upto 7 stories
and consist of 120 units with aminity spaces on the ground and mezzanine floors.
IN11
Design Brief

13. The task given to me was to prepare layouts for the studio apartments, design aminity spaces and design office spaces for
the mezzanine floor. The building consists of units with different areas, primarly classified to 40sqm and 60sqm units. The
mezzanine included a game room, a business center and an auditorium.
It was necessary to follow standard bylaws for Delux Hotel while designing. Hence provision of souvineer stall, a
restaurant, a bar was necessary and a makeshift multi-purpose hall was necessary.
IN12
WORK SAMPLES SIDDANTH SATYAPAL RAO

14. AR13
Following is a complete set of tender drawings produced for an
ancillary building of the Qatar Coast Guard. The task required to
produce critical details including the type of material used.
Design Brief

15. WORK SAMPLES SIDDANTH SATYAPAL RAO
AR14

17. WORK SAMPLES SIDDANTH SATYAPAL RAO
Ground Floor Plan Mezzanine Floor Plan First Floor Plan
Modern Architecture - Facade treated with Coloured Teflon Sheets Modern Architecture - Facade treated with perforated screen
AR16

18. SINGLE VILLA
AR17
The project is one ot the 16 plots allocated for
villas. The client brief suggested a formal and
rigid design which would blend with the
surrounding development, covering the plot upto
60%. The brief also suggested for spaces which
grants provision for future development of the
interiors.
Design Brief
My task in the project was to design a single villa
in the given plot, satisfying client requirement and
equally conflicting bylaws. Elevations were
developed refering to preceding elevations.
Accomplishment

19. AR18
WORK SAMPLES SIDDANTH SATYAPAL RAO

20. TWIN VILLA
The project is one ot the 16 plots allocated for
villas. The client brief suggested a formal and
rigid design of twin villas which would blend with
the surrounding development, covering the plot
upto 60%. The brief also suggested for spaces
which grants provision for future development of
the interiors.
Design Brief
My task in the project was to design twin villas in
the given plot, satisfying client requirement and
equally conflicting bylaws. Elevations were
developed refering to preceding elevations.
AR19
Accomplishment

21. AR20
WORK SAMPLES SIDDANTH SATYAPAL RAO

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