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yamini.
Yamini Bala Interior Design Consultant
PROFESSIONAL
BA (Hons) Interior Design, Northumbria University, UK PERSONAL SUMMARY A confident, competent and imaginaKve interior designer with extensive experience of working on a mixture of projects ranging from Rs. 500K through to Rs. 500M. Having a excellent commercial approach to solving problems and a proven ability to generate fresh soluKons for the renovaKon of internal spaces, including structural alteraKons. An ambiKous, creaKve and dedicated design professional.
Yamini’s style can best be described as eclecKc and versaKle. The foundaKon of her inspiraKon is based predominantly on architecture, about which she cares deeply.
hotel/retail.
PEGASUS HOTEL BALLROOM WATTALA, SRI LANKA TYPE: hotel interior AREA: G.F.A. 1000 sqm DETAILS: The inspiraKon for the Pegasus hotel ballroom interior was derived from a dramaKc snapshot of the earth's surface from space. The tasteful arKstry of fiery colours complimented by so\er tone through transparency of elements was a great resource. The splendor of the natures blend became the foundaKon for the colour scheme, shape, texture and lighKng design at Pegasus.
PEGASUS HOTEL SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & POOL WATTALA, SRI LANKA TYPE: hotel interior & exterior AREA: G.F.A. 710 sqm ; site area 1,200 sqm DETAILS: Proposed design for Pegasus hotel seafood restaurant and pool area. The design concept for the below was derived from the peaceful oceanfront adjoining the hotel itself,giving it a tropical feel with natural venKlaKon.
BEACH HOTEL ,HIKKADUWA, SRI LANKA TYPE: Commercial interior/exterior AREA: : G.F.A. 3,600 sqm ; site area 6000 sqm DETAILS: This 82-‐ room hotel interior was designed to reflect a relaxed elegant ambience. This was achieved by am open spacial design of its recepKon/lobby uKlizing unobstructed seaview and so\ material/lighKng choices.
GIRITALE HOTEL GIRITALE, SRI LANKA TYPE: hotel interior/exterior AREA: : G.F.A. 8,400 sqm ; site area 65,000 sqm DETAILS: To create an interior inspired by the rich architectural and cultural heritage of the region. Buildings to be “human like in scale” and respond to the context of the site. Design to encourage the use of energy efficient design, tradiKonal technologies and locally sourced materials. Interior designs to respond to modern leisure comforts, technological advancements and high guest expectaKons. Contemporary interpretaKons of local references but controlled to ensure contextual suitability and Kmeless character.
CRESCENT FINE FOODS, COLOMBO 3, SRI LANKA TYPE: retail interior AREA: G.F.A. 100 sqm DETAILS: The design concept for Crescent fine foods flagship store was based on mulK textures and their reflecKve properKes. A colour to highlight a texture to subdued, this sequence created a simple yet, well-‐balanced interior space for this premier processed meat company.
Le’ AVENUE, INDEPENDENCE ARCADE TYPE: retail interior AREA: G.F.A. 200 sqm DETAILS: The objecKve is to create a versaKle yet sophisKcated interior for Avenue, that responds accordingly to its locaKon and market
DUNSTAN SURF, HIKKADUWA, SRI LANKA TYPE: retail interior AREA:G.F.A. 35 sqm DETAILS: Dunston's surf store is based in the south of the island. The modern design estheKc was derived from the exisKng facade, which consists of a palerned Kmber framework and glass. The stacked up stainless steel crab traps-‐like unit was one of the key features of this design. The eminent use of glass and Kmber brought forth the lightness and carefree nature of the store.
DABARE MAWATHA BOUTIQUE COLOMBO 5, SRI LANKA TYPE: retail interior AREA: G.F.A. 44 sqm DETAILS: Modern clothing bouKque for ladies. The concept of a ‘frame’ and recessed lighKng was used to highlight and display the garments.
NEW BLUE STAR, COLOMBO 3, SRI LANKA TYPE: retail interior AREA: G.F.A. 60 sqm DETAILS: This mobile outlet was designed with a view to create an illusion of extra space that they lacked by elevaKng the display units and creaKng more floor space. The réflecKve wall surfaces also generated more depth to the space.
FACETS 2015 – JEWELLERY BOOTH DESIGN TYPE: retail interior AREA: G.F.A. 36 sqm DETAILS: Proposed booth design for a jewellery store to reflect the harmony achieved when the classical blends with the contemporary.
FACETS 2015 – LALITHA JEWELLERY BOOTH DESIGN TYPE: retail interior AREA: G.F.A. 36 sqm DETAILS: This stall design was created to showcase in a theatrical manner the offerings of the jeweler's fruits of labour suspended from the branches of a tree. The enKre floor space was opened to free movement to fully appreciate the art on display.
residenRal.
UDESHI HOUSE, COLOMBO 7, SRI LANKA TYPE: residenKal interior AREA: G.F.A. 500 sqm ; site area 900 sqm DETAILS: Refurbishment and reconfiguraKon of a 500 sq metres of a 1970’s house with a set of principal recepKon spaces and a staircase of a scale and sophisKcaKon appropriate to the dwelling as a whole. Within a long plan, constrained by communal services and structure, the central corridor was carefully arKculated to address the varied rooms within a family home without monotony.
15D, ICONIC TOWER, RAJAGIRIYA, SRI LANKA TYPE: residenKal interior AREA: G.F.A. 161 sqm DETAILS: interior spaces designed for luxury living
office.
BRITISH COUNCIL , COLOMBO 3, SRI LANKA TYPE: Office interior AREA: G.F.A. 800 sqm DETAILS: The objecKve for this space was to create a youthful and interesKng space to enKce youngsters to uKlize the library faciliKes at the Colombo BriKsh Council
BRITISH COUNCIL/COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF , ORION CITY, SRI LANKA TYPE: Retail interior AREA: G.F.A. 1000 sqm DETAILS: This space successfully blends a coffee house within a modern library space . Design is inspired by the old corner bookshop.
ROMANIAN CONSULATE, KANDY, SRI LANKA TYPE: Office interior AREA: G.F.A. 60 sqm DETAILS: The concept was derived from the lifestyle and arts culture in Romania. This consular office’s material choice mirrors the rich culture of Romania.
ORION CITY IT PARK, COLOMBO, SRI LANKA TYPE: Office interior AREA: G.F.A. 375 sqm DETAILS: The objecKve is to transform the interior of the IncubaKon center at Orion City to reflect the changing trends in the market place. The requirement was to accomodate 60 persons in above area in compartmentalised saces that could br expanded.
SUNSHINE HOLDINGS HEADOFFICE, COLOMBO, SRI LANKA TYPE: Office interior AREA: G.F.A. 710 sqm ; site area 1,200 sqm DETAILS: Semi contemporary design approach was used to enhance exisKng Sri Lankan features at sunshine holdings head office. Simple yet elegant finishes were obtained by the use of teak and copper.
ARGENT CAPITAL, COLOMBO 3, SRI LANKA TYPE: office interior/exterior AREA: : G.F.A 150 sqm DETAILS : Monochrome colour scheme with very geometrical design features compliment this investor house.
99X TECHNOLOGY, COLOMBO 3, SRI LANKA TYPE: Office interior AREA: G.F.A. 80 sqm DETAILS: The objecKve was to create a professional introducKon to project the essence of 99x Technology. This will be the face of 99X to the public. The concept was expressed by the subtle use of burnt orange, which is the company's theme colour. As the area space was rather constricted, we proposed a design that used lightweight elements. This ground floor space requires a recepKon foyer, 8-‐ seater lobby , 8-‐seater private meeKng room & administraKve staff workspaces.
OTHER WORK: q Model Village (2010): Designed & Implemented and ExhibiKon village for the visiKng Head of World Bank in Barcola, Sri Lanka. q New Bullers Road House (2011): Refurbishment of upper floor (4000 sq. \.) and designed bespoke pieces of furniture. q Jawa[e House (2011): Refurbishment of property to reflect contemporary trends.
q Castle Street House (2012) : Refurbishment effecKvely uKlizes the spacial layout of the property . q FACETS 2012 compeKKon display units (2012): InnovaKve display models reflecKng Sri Lankan cra\ experKse. These units will emphasize the theme
'Uniquely Sri Lankan'. q The Apartment (2012): Design proposal for a LEEDS cerKfiable 20-‐floor contemporary residenKal building in Mount Lavania. q Castle Street House (2012) : Refurbishment effecKvely uKlizes the spacial layout of the property . q FACETS 2013 compeKKon display units (2013):A design to reflect movement and the effects of wind on objects was achieved
with light and polished copper. q Dinemore, Walala (2014) :The design reflects exuberance of the fast food culture with the use of definite shapes, textures and colours. q Empire Residency Apartment (2014): MinimalisKc approach to design whilst preserving the ambience of a home with the use of warm wood textures. q P Sara Oval Cricket stadium (2015): RestoraKon and new sports bar.
q FACETS 2016 – Premier Pavilion(2015): Design of exclusive , high impact area with eight jewelry stalls.
yamini. 7 Dharmaraja Mawatha Colombo 3 Sri Lanka M: +94 777 748096 E: [email protected]