ABISHAI CHORAGUDI
Portfolio 2019-2020
Foundation Year Portfolio Abishai Choragudi UG190029 CEPT Foundation Programme CEPT University
Acknowledgments I would like to thank my tutors Mr. Dilip Panchal, Mr. Hamid Raj, Mrs. Mittul Sindhav and Mr. Anand Shah for teaching me the right attitude towards approaching design, which was the real learning while working on the projects documented in this portfolio. For this I am very grateful.
contents 1. Technical Drawing
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2. Model Making
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3. Structures
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4. Sangam: A Confluence of Streets
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5. Chakra Nilaya: Design Problem
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6. Personal Projects
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Technical Drawing Abstract This two-part exercise aimed to develop our skills to analyse, compose and present a technically correct drawing. Notably, the first drawing in the following page was not part of the requirements, but came out of the passion I developed for the beautiful objects encountered during the course of this exercise.
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Exploded View of the SID Door 2
Exploded Section of the SID Facade
Left: Section of the FD Building through the middle bay.
Below: Shifted perspective drawing. To the left is the trace, and to the right is the shift.
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How Things Work: Although not part of the technical drawing module, the exercise demanded a similar style of analysis and representation, and composing the learnings into a cohesive, clear drawing.
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Model Making Abstract The brief required a 1:100 scale model of the Farnsworth House, by legendary architect Mies van der Rohe. The process of making the model reflected Mies’ principles, as we first developed an understanding of a number of materials, then whittled the final list down to a frugal 4. This project was a group effort, but my contribution included guiding the process, cutting and pasting, and lighting. The end result is not just accurate in form, but in soul.
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The only model in CFP to capture the soul of this masterpiece through light. A lot of planning went into routing the wires through the service shaft and cutting channels into the MDF!
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capturing character (Left) Bamboo clumps, (2020) (Right) The Tree of Knowledge, (2020) In the contrast to the stark linear geometry of the model, these sketches show a sensitivity towards organic forms and textures.
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Structures Abstract The brief required us to design a cantilevered bridge, with 50cm span, which could withstand a load of 15kgs. The material to be used was watchmaker’s stick. The initial process leaned towards exploring reinforcements, but towards the end a sound structural system was developed.
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(Top Left) Figure: Various explorations of form, joinery and reinforcements. Notably, our chamfered lap joint was an innovation we came up with ourselves. (Top Right) Figure: Analysis and detail drawing of components. (Left) Figure: The process model is to the left, while the final, recitified model is to the right. A more balanced structural system was implemented toward the end.
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Frame by frame depiction of the process model’s failure. 10
Sangam: A Confluence of Streets Abstract The street network of Varanasi is like a spiderweb, with vibrations in the farthermost corners rippling into the inner strands, albeit muted. The aim of this project was to study the interactions taking place at different junctions of this “web�. noting the changes as one moves into the innermost parts. A consideration of social, physical and architectural factors provides the basis for this study.
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Right: “As idle as a painted ship. Upon a painted ocean.” (2019) A lone boat, evoking images of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”
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Left: Graphic, representing the geography of Varanasi: the sky as the river, with settlements on either side. The colors reflect the prevailing atmosphere, captured more succinctly in the sparse text.
Right: “Reflection of the Soul”
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The beauty of the water, as it catches the glimmer of the evening sun.
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Design Problem: Chakra Nilaya Abstract The brief required a shelter for a young yoga practitioner on the banks of a lake in Jaisalmer, who also conducts classes for 4 students. The final design evolved out of an intense process, considering climatic, psychological and experiential factors, driven by the significance of “chakras” in a yogi’s life.
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Section BB’
Section AA’
Ground Floor Plan (1:100)
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Section CC’
Basement Plan (1:100)
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Yoga Pavilion Plan (1:100)
Above: The high walls echo the sound of the water and the trees, engaging the senses while keeping the focus on the class. Careful use of intersecting elements creates a strong spatial distinction and drama.
Personal Projects Abstract Projects done in my personal capacity, including music, art, origami, product design, graphic design and client work. This showcases the wide range of creative fields I explore, and the proficiency I am able to achieve therein.
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music
art + design Top Right: Dual-Module origami folded under the guidance of Aditi Anuj, (2018) Right: AccordiCD, (2018) CD holder for my late grandfather’s collection, inspired by the instrument he played, the accordion.
Album: Crown of Pride https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYFrYrOuGNoRtvUzjCGn3uL2IDuVgaKma
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Bottom Right: Doors, (2017)
logo + posters Commissioned Project: For Dr. Ashok and Romika Wadehra Developed with Kanishka Wadehra for the Wadehra Dental Clinic, Chandigarh.
-3 Posters for their COVID-19 response -Logo -Apparel
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