file Naveen Vanapalli — Architectural Designer
Architecture

Architectural Designer · LEED Green Associate

Building
Beyond
Form

// Architecture rooted in sustainability, human experience, and material honesty. From academic explorations to professional practice — each project begins with listening.

2+
Years of Experience
03
Practice areas

// 01 — Selected Work

Projects

05
A01 Live-Work Apartments Mixed typology · Residential + Office +
TypologyMixed-Use Residential
LocationRaleigh, NC
Size~ 86,000 sf
CategoryAcademic
Live-Work Apartments

A mixed-use typology that integrates residential living with workspaces. The design explores how architecture can support flexible urban lifestyles — creating spaces that adapt between home and studio seamlessly.

A02 Zenith High-rise residential tower, Retail +
TypologyHigh-Rise Residential
LocationTreasure Island, SF
Size~350,000 sf
CategoryAcademic
Zenith — Highrise Residential

A vertical residential community on Treasure Island, San Francisco Bay. Zenith harmonises urban living with nature — featuring a well-ventilated tower with sky gardens, an open public plaza, retail block, and a clubhouse, all oriented to frame views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the SF financial district.

A03 Student Athlete Center Sports + academic facility +
TypologySports + Civic
LocationRaleigh, NC
Size~ 50,000 sf
CategoryAcademic
Student Athlete Center

A high-performance facility designed for student athletes — balancing rigorous training infrastructure with academic and wellness spaces. The design prioritises natural light, ventilation, and the psychological needs of competitive athletes.

A04 Community Center — Visually Impaired Inclusive design · Sensory architecture +
TypologyCommunity + Civic
LocationVisakhapatnam, India
Size
CategoryAcademic — B.Arch Thesis
Community Center — Visually Impaired

An architectural thesis exploring sensory design for the blind and visually impaired community in Visakhapatnam, India. The design engages touch, sound, smell, and proprioception as primary spatial navigators — redefining how architecture communicates beyond sight.

A05 London Heathrow — Terminal 5X International airport terminal +
TypologyTransport Infrastructure
LocationLondon, UK
Size
CategoryAcademic
London Heathrow — Terminal 5X

An international terminal expansion for London Heathrow Airport, designed to handle next-generation passenger volumes while delivering a calm, legible, and sustainable travel experience.

// 02 — Professional Experience

Area of Practice

03
P·01

Healthcare

Medical architecture · Patient-centred environments

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No. of Projects

6

Scope of Work

  • Floor planning and space programming
  • Site planning and building placement
  • Patient and staff circulation studies
  • Architectural design development
  • Building massing and exterior design
  • Façade studies and material exploration
  • Presentation graphics and design visualizations
P·02

Mixed-Use Residential

Urban typology · Live + retail + amenity

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No. of Projects

2

Scope of Work

  • Site planning
  • Building massing studies
  • Architectural design development
  • Design option exploration
  • Urban context analysis
  • Presentation and visualization support
P·03

Residential

Private dwellings · Sustainable design

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No. of Projects

7+

Scope of Work

  • Exterior architectural design
  • Interior space planning
  • Interior design development
  • Façade design and material selection
  • Design visualization and presentation graphics
  • Concept development through design refinement

// 03 — Capabilities

Skills

S·01 3D Visualization
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S·03

Other Skills

3D Printing Adobe Suite Affinity AutoCAD BIM Blender Ceramic Fabrication D5 Render Enscape Lumion Rhino SketchUp V-Ray
Naveen Vanapalli
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Naveen
Vanapalli// Architectural Designer · LEED Green Associate

// 03 — Identity

Who am I?

I'm Naveen, an architectural designer with a passion for creating thoughtful spaces and bringing ideas to life through visualization.

I believe Architecture is more than walls and roofs—it is the silent language that shapes our lives.

It has the power to brighten a weary spirit and comfort a restless mind. It can create moments of peace beneath a shaft of morning light or ignite energy through the rhythm of space and movement. It can embrace the landscape, revealing the beauty of nature, or conceal it behind barriers of our own making.

Every space tells a story, influences an emotion, and leaves an imprint on those who inhabit it. For me, architecture is the art of shaping these experiences—crafting places that not only shelter life, but enrich it.

Sustainable Design LEED Green Associate Inclusive Architecture Healthcare Residential Infrastructure Mixed-Use

// 04 — Transmission

Contact

PortfolioBehance ↗
Instagram@vvsn_arch
AvailabilityOpen to new project enquiries and collaborations.