Kavinaya's Portfolio

My Journey as Architect &
Interior Designer

Summer Semester 2015, Studio Project

Designed autonomous drones and the research station for deep-sea climate research, applying collective intelligence for distributed sensing.
Explored growth patterns and clustering through digital simulations and physical experiments.
Translated adaptive behaviors of deep-sea organisms into engineered design strategies.
Built context-aware computational models responsive to environmental constraints like pressure and energy, using an iterative workflow of testing and refinement.
Awarded “Best Project of the Year.”

Winter Semester 2014, Studio Project

Explored self-organization principles to imagine future sea-based cities in Amsterdam Area.
Used Processing 2.0 simulations alongside physical experiments to test growth patterns.
Early master’s project that combined computational design and urban speculation.

Summer Semester 2016, Master Thesis Project

Experimentation with fabric form-finding using tension and compression to explore structural possibilities.
The investigations then applied to a flood-rescue context, resulting in compact, low-cost pods that function as both transport and temporary shelter.
The forms were tested through structural analysis software, and the most optimized design was developed further.

Winter Semester 2015, Elective project

Rica is a 3D printed wearable custom jewellery that arises out of a generative design.
This product is a predecessor to my interest in generative 3D printed product designs.
Number of sunny days in a certain duration were collected as data. Values then fed in to generate perlin force waves around the face to form a veil for protection from sun.

Employment at AHW Ingenieure GmbH / 2018-2020

Explored bridge concepts inspired by Geierwally and eagle nests, embracing chaotic forms rooted in nature’s logic.
Used bionic optimization to refine tangled structures, adapting nest-like geometry for structural efficiency.
Achieved a unified, expressive design that frames dramatic valley views and offers adventurous crossing.

Home Styling & Consulting at Studio Thinnai / 2022 - 2024

Joined Studio Thinnai, a 2-person interior design studio operating in the Netherlands and Germany, specializing in styling solutions for expats.
Lead designer for all Germany-based projects, delivering mood boards, drawings, and curated shopping lists tailored to client budgets.
Provide personalized consultations, including in-person sessions in Munich, with a focus on practical, budget-conscious, and culturally sensitive design solutions.