de s i g n po r t fo l i okrishna d. mainaliarchitecture + inter ior design

tel : (858) 952-4240 email : kdmainali@gmail .com web: designbykdm.com

downtown dubai district

dubai, uae

burj dubaiundergroundmusic hall

use: music hall scope: 110,000 sq. ft

a concert hall venue in a fascinating area of the world

where a new generation of futuristic and large scaled

construction has spawn. This concert venue opens up

to a public plaza on Dubai’s one of many man-made

islands in the heart of downtown. Located on Burj

Island, along the Burj Dubai Lake, this venue is created

below ground into the island, and reaches up past the

ground plane, creating an exciting experience from

entry to descention into the space.

i .d .e .a.m.institute for the development of electronic art & music

san diego, ca

use: theater scope: 80,000 sq.ft

an exhibition and exploration into electronic art and

the beauty of music.

a restaurant, bar and lounge space with a design

concept inspired by the convergence of worlds East

and West. Western design influences reflect in modern

design interpretations, while Eastern design influences

characterize the overall feel of the space. Traditional

designs of the Eastern world introduce highly intimate

areas throughout the space with a high attention to

detail. A rich color palette is introduced with detailed

forms characterizing the overall modern architectural

space, creating a unique and rich environment in

which to dine, lounge, and enjoy company.

use: business scope: 12,000 sq.ft

las vegas, nv

parallel junctionrestaurant & bar

restore physicaltherapies

use: business scope: 75,000 sq. ft

a physical therapy center that provides a variety of

therapies to restore function and improve mobility for

patients who deal with musculoskeletal and mobility

disorders. Restore’s aim is to provide a treatment

center in which a calming and serene atmosphere

combine with a highly qualified staff to provide the

highest quality therapies available for its patients.

a physical therapy center

solana beach, ca

a physical therapy & support rehab facility

san diego, ca

safe harborfoundation

use: non-profit scope: 3000 sq.ft

a rehab a nd support facility for outpatient care for

those who have suffered major injuries. This facility is

designed to provide physical therapy and mental

support to improve the quality of the healing process

for those patients who are released from the hospital.

an art exhibition & education facility

san diego, ca

art + creation center

use: education scope: 22,000 sq.ft

a facility for art and creation to bring the community

closer in connection to the art world.

catalina case studyflagstaff, az

use: residence scope: 2400 sq.ft

a case study featuring the “Catalina House,” designed

by architect Rick Joy. This was a project to analyze an

existing stucture in fine detail and interpret a physical

3D model from a 2D interpretation. Materiality and

craft were of the utmost importance in representing

the architects work.

use: non-profit scope: 17,000 sq.ft

a center for expecting young mothers, provided for

women who are in low income or difficult situations.

The center provides a safe and resourceful environ-

ment for women who are in need of care, with services

offered such as crisis intervention, counseling, fitness,

continued education, routine medical care, financial

assistance, as well as after care and support services.

This facility provides these young women with the care

they need, in a healthy and soothing environment they

can trust.

an expecting center for young women

san francisco, ca

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