Portfolio Vol 3 2012-18 by Akash Muralidharan

PORT/ FO LIO SELECTED WORKS 2012-2018

AKASH MURALIDHARAN

A K ASH MUR AL IDH AR AN Based in India I am an Architecture Graduate. The following is a display of few selected design projects, through the graduate course (B.Arch). The list of projects displayed highlight the diverse scale and approaches adopted in the design education and career. One of the very important turning points through the journey was working on my Thesis, leading to understanding the strong connection between Architecture and Food. From then its been a constant effort to find a balance between food and design.

INFORMATION

Indian 23 Chennai,Tamil Nadu , India

Nationality Age Location

EDUCATION

Marg Institute of Design and

B.ARCH Certified course in Animation

Architecture Swarnabhoomi Da Vinci Media College

WORKSHOP

AA visiting school London Ar. Durganand Balsavar Environmental design solutions Ar.Takbir Fatima Ar.Tahaer Zoyab

Hyperthreads workshop Ecofriendly housing workshop Daylighting workshop Fractals workshop Cooking up a graphic

EXPERIENCE

Jan 2015 June - Oct 2015 Intern at Senscape Architects Bangalore Jan - April 2016 Intern at Andagere Architects Bangalore PHD research assistant to Ar.Jaffer AA Khan July - Nov 2017 Studio assistant at Foundation design studio July - Nov 2017 Documentation of Chennai’s heritage buildings

VIT(Vellore institute of technology) Editor of “Unlearn” VIT Student magazine

SOFTWARE SKILLS

OTHER SKILLS LANGUAGES

Autocad

Lumion

Sketchup

Microsoft office

Vray

Ecotect

Photoshop

Revit

Illustrator

Rhino

Indesign

3dsmax

Animate

Maya

After effects

Premiere pro

Photography,

Sketching,

Animation,

Nov 2017

Model-making

Tamil : Native Language | English : Academic Language

CONTENTS

06.

KUDIL - AN AGRICULTURE FORUM

Reinterpretation of Agritourism Academic Project Thesis 2017

18. 26.

REJUVENATION OF AMINJIKARAI

Urban study, Analysis and design Academic Project Urban design studio 2016

HYPER | THREADS

Digital computation and fabrication AA Visiting school Workshop 2014

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KUMTA BEACH COTTAGE

Andagere Architects Kumta Karnataka Internship 2016

TAMIL MUSEUM Jaffer Design Studio (JDS Architects) Ar. Jaffer AA Khan Research Internship 2014 - 2018

STUDIO ASSISTANTSHIP

VIT School of Planning and Architecture Ar. Jaffer AA Khan Teaching Assistant 2017

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BEYOND DESIGN

Illustration Photography Sketching 2018

K U D I L - A N A G R I C U LT U R E F O R U M REINTERPRETATION OF AGRITOURISM

Thesis / Academic project / 2017 The primary design strategy is based on the two categories of users who shall visit the proposed expanse: visitors with an interest to learn- voluntary; visitors without interest and/ or basic awareness- involuntary; the design program is therefore defined based on the two contrasting user- experiences that need to arrive at a common impact/ solution.

and experiential core that utilizes empirical experiences that conclude into a wholesome visual experience. This aids in achieving the necessary intent of userexperience by imparting a sense of curiosity and interest in the visitors’ minds, and encourages them to transform into a ‘voluntary’ visitor. This experience therefore establishes the significance of the 6 pillars of agriculture soil, seed, water, climate, tools, farmer and ensures that the consumer is sensitive to the efforts behind the production of the food that he or she depends on for survival.

The design program is clearly articulated for the ‘voluntary’ visitors who wish to experience ‘sustainable agriculture’. They shall begin with a home stay, followed by interaction with farmers on site and demonstration of the various agricultural practices, usage of equipment and additional food production processes. This forms the basis of a strong foundation in terms of awareness and understanding of agriculture as a way of life.

Such exposure to the toils of farmers builds conviction and aids transfer of knowledge, thereby eliminating the disconnect between the producers and consumers. This experience, as intended, forms to bridge the gap between rural and urban settlements functionally.

The experience for the ‘involuntary’ visitors shall begin with a recreational aspect, gradually transitioning into a knowledge

70% AGRARIAN

Agriculture in India has an extensive background which dates back to ten thousand years.Though more than 70 percent of the population is directly or indirectly dependent on Agriculture, within a span of 40 years, contribution of the agricultural industry to the country’s GDP had dropped down from 46% to 16% in the coming years. When the consumers procure their food from the market, the goods are merely an exchange for their money, rendering the toil behind the production valueless.Therefore, a lack of respect for the food is evident from the consumers’ end. Agricultural Tourism is the concept of visiting a working farm or any agricultural, horticultural space as a leisure activity or for the purpose of education or active involvement in the activities of the farm 7 PILLARS OF AGRICULTURE

INVOLUNTARY

RECREATION

MUSEUM

EXPERIENCE

USERS VOLUNTARY

STAY

INTERACTION

DEMONSTRATION

TRANSFER BOOKS

KNOWLEDGE

Site study The site is therefore found apt for the design proposal in terms of geographical, socio- economic and functional parameters.

Site study The site chosen for the proposal is located in Pakkam, a village in the Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu, about 35 kms from Chennai. It is a vast expanse in close proximity to major state highways with sufficient access through means of public transport.

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CROPPING DURING THE 4 1. 4 wheeler parking 2. Bus parking 3. 2 wheeler parking 4. Staff parking 5. Visitors centre 6. Exhibition hall 7. Cafe 8. Barn 9. Expermient field 10. Pavilion 11. Processing unit

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EXIT

MAIN ENTRY

12. Training and accomodation 13. Farmers accomodation 14. Farmstay 15. Kitchen and dining 16. Volley ball court 17. Amphitheatre 18. Storage 19. Vegetable garden 20. Gray water recycling taank and other services 21. Vermicompost

Sugarcane, Ragi , Gingely,

Rice, Cumbu, Sesame, Blac

Redgram, Blackgram, Rice,

Ground nut, Greengram, C Millets

SITE PLAN

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SERVICE ENTRY/EXIT

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3 1. 4 wheeler parking 2. Bus parking 3. 2 wheeler parking 4. Staff parking 5. Visitors centre 6. Exhibition hall 7. Cafe 8. Barn 9. Expermient field 10. Pavilion 11. Processing unit

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MAIN ENTRY

SERVICE ENTRY/EXIT

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

Site plan

The distribution of built forms throughout the site is such that open fields are located centrally; this allows for easy and quick access into the fields from the various blocks. A constant visual and physical connectivity with the same is maintained. The planning and location of each block within the site is based on a series of spatial programs and user- activities that conclude at a comprehensive learning experience. OSR

An interlocking spatial relationship results from a overlapping of 2 spatial fields and the emergence of a zone of shared space.When the 2 spaces interlock their volumes in this manner, each retains its identity and definition as a space. To endow itself with higher attention value the interlocked spaces are be oriented in a different manner. This creates a secondary grid and a set of dynamic residual spaces within the larger space.

SEASONS Blackgram.

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, Redgram.

Cumbu, Ragi.

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Since the primary target users come from an urban scenario, the buildings are designed so as to eliminate the conscious projection of an agrestic campus.The proposed design therefore can be rightly described as an amalgamation of the advantages of urban technology and outlook with a primary rural context and spatial program.

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B 9. Conference room 10. Public toilets 11. Electrical room 12. Server room 13. HVAC room 14. Janitor’s room 15. Lifts 16. Staircase

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The centre therefore, as intended is based on a sustainable means to bridge the gap between rural and urban thinking, and throws light on the need to view agriculture in a lifestyle context than just consider it a service.This proposal is hence not just an architectural proposal; it aims to create a much larger impact on the society by empowering the major occupation sector of our country.The development of such a centre shall benefit the Indian society on a major scale, both economically and culturally.

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EXIT

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STAFF ENTRY

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B UP 9. Workstations 10. Storage 11. Public toilets 12. Electrical room 13. Server room 14. HVAC room 15. Janitor’s room 16. Lifts 17. Staircase

MAIN ENTRY

Visitors Centre / Elevation / Views The atriums appear at the areas where the two volumes interlock, to become spaces where interaction and communication is encouraged amongst the public.

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Museum / Section / Exploded view The design of the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s structure has been made evidently dynamic and dominating as a conscious effort to lay emphasis on its strong functionality as a learning space for the visitors. A spatial differentiation for the functions is achieved through a simple structural variation: while the exhibition areas adorn flat roofs with wider floor area, the circulation paths have a sloped roof and comparatively narrow morphology.

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UP ENTRY

CAFE PLAN

1. Dining 2. Interactive kitchen 3. Preparation area 4. Wash area 5. Storage 6. Service area

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1. Dining 2. Interactive kitchen 3. Preparation area 4. Wash area 5. Storage 6. Service area

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PROCESSING UNIT PLAN

1. Dining 2. Interactive kitchen 3. Preparation area 4. Wash area 5. Storage 6. Service area

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PROCESSING UNIT PLAN

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FARMSTAY FLOOR PLAN 1. Farmstay Lobby 2. Farmers accomodation 3. Kitchen and dining 4. Volleyball court 5. Amphitheatre 6. Cottages

Farm-stay /Plan / View The farm stay has been designed such that it creates a sense of a ‘community settlement’.The visitors move across the farmer’s house to access their rooms.This ensures security and interaction from both ends.

R E J U V E N AT I O N O F A M I N J I K A R A I URBAN STUDY, ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

Urban Design studio / Academic project / 2017 Urbanization in our cities has been a combination of planned & chaotic development due to the out flux of people from smaller towns or villages. Due to the rapid migration the urban center is under pressure to accommodate, circulate and provide all facilities within a short span of time which leads to the increase in population density of the particular region.

A good urban design sensitively addresses every single existing component of a locality including its natural environment and constantly motivates its users to cherish, maintain and develop their surroundings in a sustainable and economically effective manner. To explore the continuity and dynamics of urban form including but not limited to flyovers, MRTS with a thrust on the interrelationships between the disciplines of architecture, urban design, landscape and town planning.

The most common problems due to increase in population density is related to movement/ circulation. Primary circulation which is one of the most important aspects of an urban center connects users to the various elements in an urban setting. Overcrowding disrupts primary circulation which affects the holistic growth of the locality.

Aminjikarai (originally called as Amaindakarai) is one of the oldest localities in Chennai. Aminjikarai was annexed to Madras District in the year 1946, and Arumbakkam and Anna Nagar were carved out of Aminjikarai in the 1950s and 1970s. The Nelson Manickam Road that traverses through Aminjikarai is an important commercial road in Chennai city.

Multilevel vehicular circulation through flyovers is seen as one of the common solution to faster movement within the existing elements.

OBJECTIVES: To understand the various components and aspects of the urban environment as well as their interrelationships. To understand in specific components/issues such as public spaces, physical infrastructure,socio-cultural aspects- heritage, gender, class, dynamics of urban growth. To understand people as users of the urban environment in various scales. To explore techniques of mapping and diagramming to understand the dynamic urban environment. To take design decisions in a comprehensive manner understanding their implications in the larger context. SITE: The study area is along Aminjikarai Flyover including immediate surroundings. Aminjikarai (originally called as Amaindakarai) is one of the oldest localities in Chennai. (TamilNadu, India)

otteri nallah canal north

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coovam

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DRAINAGE NETRWORK

hierarchy of drains -drainage network WIDTH

COOUM POPULATION DENSITY

TEMPLE

CEMETERY

CHURCH

LIBRARY

MOSQUE

COMMUNITY HALL

PLAYGROUND

PARK

COMPARING REQUIRED AND AVAILABLE INFRASTRUCTURE

FLOOD AFFECTED AREAS

89 %

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Analysis

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The study area is a part of 2 watersheds, coovam and otteri nallah water shed. The drainage outlet for the major portion of the study area is the coovam river while a small part of the northern shenoy nagar drains into the otteri nallah canal.

The socio-cultural infrastructure corresponds to the changing urban demography and urban lifestyle. It includes spaces like community rooms, community halls/libraries, music centres, meditaton and spiritual centres, recreational clubs, religious structures, dance and drama centres. It is desired to have 2-3 parks in a community with large open spaces such that the occupied space in the open space per person is about 10-12 sqm. But it is clear that more playgrounds and parks have to be incorporated in the existing urban landscape which would enhance the quality of life and make the monotonous street scape more lively and interesting. Community halls and libraries existing now is very less in comparison with norms and poses a serious case while redesigning and developing the urban set up. Atleast two religious structures are required to accomodate 15,000 people per unit according to the guidelines but it can be seen that there is an imbalance in the ratio of temples and churches and mosques due to the local social and cultural inﬂuences. The number of temples is more but they are smaller in size whereas there are lesser churches and mosques but they are larger in size and accomodate a larger population. The URDPFI states that the public and semi-public areas must occupy 10-12 % of the total developed area whereas recreational spaces must occupy 14-16 % of the total developed area and it is clear that more attention has to be given to develop more community spaces along with open and green spaces to promote the livelihood of the fellow citzens on an ever yday basis and encourage more public interaction.

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DISCHARGE M

COLLECTOR DRAIN

OF RAIN WATER

The above presented map shows the arterial and feeder drains, along with the water stagnation levels during the ﬂoods.

AREA (SQM)

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FEEDER DRAIN 55

ARTERIAL DRAIN YEAR

1950’S

2010’S

COOVAM RIVER

extent of rain water stagnation

north

OTTERI NALLAH

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COLLECTOR DRAINS

TELECOM TOWERS

d r a i n a g e

URPDFI DEVIATION

TELECOM DISTRIBUTION BOX

MAIN DISTRIBUTION FRAME

URPDFI norm for cellular tower - min 100m distance from institution buildings healthcare buildings religious buildings

TELECOM TOWERS ABIDING URPDFI NORMS 17

TELECOM DISTRIBUTION BOX

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TELECOM TOWERS DEVIATING URPDFI NORMS

AREA AVAILABLE AREA REQUIRED

TEMPLE

CHURCH

MOSQUE

PLAYGROUND

LIBRARY

MAIN DISTRIBUTION FRAME

PARK

s o c i o - c u l t u r a l

i n f r a s t r u c t u r e

The cellular tower network is distributed over land areas called cells, each served by at least one ﬁxed-location transceiver, known as a cell site or base station. This base station provides the cell with the network coverage which can be used for transmission of voice, data and others. A cell might use a different set of frequencies from neighboring cells, to avoid interference and provide guaranteed service quality within each cell. When joined together these cells provide radio coverage over a wide geographic area. The towers are privately owned by corporates and are shared by the various local networks such as airtel, vodafone, idea,etc.,.as insisted by Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department. The URPDFI norms regulate the installation of telecom towers not to be allowed on and around (100 Meters) the buildings where educational, religious and health care institutions are functioning.

BANK /ATM

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PHARMACY

PROVISION STORE

EATERY

Analysis

FIGURES URDPFI norm for basic amenities -

neighbourhood population of

Basic amenities like ATM, Park-

5000-15000

ing, Convenience shopping, religious

provision store

facilities, pharmacies etc.should be

bank with atm facility

within 600‐800 meters.

restaurants

At the local planning area level, this spatial map is created to evaluate neighbourhood, streets and public spaces based on the available amenitites and hence, comfort and convenience

1 no. 1 no. @1.6-2km distance

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In distribution of infrastructure, population plays the guiding role and therefore, indication of population served by a facility or service is given. In some cases depending upon the regional requirements, a higher order facility becomes necessary in a lower order settlement. Location of social infrastructure should be decided by local authority taking into account walkable distances. Maintenance of such micro‐level facilities should be, as far as possible, handed over to RWA / housing co‐operative societies with the provisions of direct involvement of women.

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The towers are distributed evenly accross the site hence providing uninterrupted network throughout.

telecom underground transmission network

COMMUNITY HALL

dcr & infrastructure

n e t w o r k

Analysis

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Required steps have to be taken to decongest the settlements around the coovam and desilt the drainage mains on a regular basis to prevent any event of ﬂooding in the future.

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2. Rest of the area also suffered from ﬂooding, due to clogged drainage mains. Floating garbage clogs 75 per cent of the river width. About 30 per cent of the raw sewage gets into the Cooum river.

ARTERIAL DRAINS

dcr & infrastructure

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1. The structures along the banks of the river coovam are built very close to the river. Hence when the water level of coovam rose and ﬂooded the area, the structures were submerged until 1st ﬂoor.

3. An increase in impermeable surfaces such as paved roads and other construction, the peak ﬂow or, the maximum instantaneous discharge of rain water to the outlets in some areas has increased by 89%.

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Aminjikarai was seriously affected during the December 2015 ﬂoods due to the following main reasons.

To reduce the dependency on automobiles amenities like day care centres, pre‐primary and primary schools, primary health facilities, local markets are recommended to be provided within 5‐15 minutes walking distance (300‐800m).

Aminjikarai Map DCR and Infrastructure : Sewage and Drainage / Social Infrastructure / Telecommunications / Private amenities

PARENT EXCHANGE

(KODAMBAKKAM)

MAIN DISTRIBUTION

FRAME

END USER POINT

DISTRIBUTION BOX

(5-10 POINTS)

(100-200 POINTS)

SECTOR 1

SECTOR 2

SECTOR 3

Telecom distribution boxes are spread throughout the site catering to the demand of the households.

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Aminjikarai Map The study area is along Aminjikarai Flyover including immediate surroundings. Aminjikarai (originally called as Amaindakarai) is one of the oldest localities in Chennai. (TamilNadu, India)

PROPOSALS METRO RAIL ROUTE

METRO STATION

REJUVENATING THE PARK 10 - 15 m ROAD WIDTHS 7-9m 1-6m

1.5 - 2 m PAVEMENT WIDTHS < 1.5 m

CULTURAL CONGERGATION SPACE

LINKING THE PARKS

RELOCATING HAWKERS

REROUTING TRAFFIC

ANNA NAGAR EAST - KILPAUK APPROACH ROADS

URBAN DESIGN ELEMENTS

MADURAVOYIL - EGMORE

The pavement on one side of the road is occupied by the hawkers, Hence the pavement is not used by the pedestrians during any time of the day.

Being a two lane road it permits 2 cars and a bike to pass at a time. With the hawkers occupying the road edges it becomes very difficult to allow more vehicles to pass at a time. There is heavy traffic congestion seen at the poonamalle high road junction

With a lot of shops along the sides of the road which lack space for parking the pavements should be used for pedestrians and parking and the hawkers have to be moved to a dedicated space

This road becomes one of the highly used stretches linking the poonamalle high road to the kilpauk garden road. Hence one can see a lot of congestion in the poonamalle junction during the peak hours. Once the metro starts functioning this road would become more prominently used and might result in more congestion.

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A similar problem occurs with the other side The pavement is of the road. With the cars, bikes and cycles occupied by bikes and occupying the road edges due to the lack cycles due to the lack of parking spaces, it becomes very difficult of space for parking to allow more vehicles to pass at a time. Also there is heavy traffic congestion seen at the poonamalle high road junction on this side too. Since the road is sided by shopsit becomes very busy. With a school, library and a government office along the stretch the road becomes more significant causing more traffic during the peak hours.

DCR deviation and analysis From the deviation chart we can see that both the sampled areas do not have the required standards for parking. Structures on both the areas occupy maximum plot coverage permitted. Both the areas have structures which have less deviation from the side set back standards with no front setback. 23

H YPER | THR EADS aa visiting school

Workshop / Digital computation and fabrication / 2014 6th International Design, Computation and Fabrication workshop

Briefly the workshop aimed at looking into form-finding techniques especially through curve folding and analyzing the structural and other aspects of curve folded material. Starting with a few physical explorations for basic understanding, one of them was chosen and digitized through Maya to study the functioning of the module and to learn the work-flow of Maya. As the next step using the knowledge acquired through the explorations a functional design was aspired to be built to scale.

Tutors|workshop Zaha Hadid Architects, London : Shajay Bhooshan Saman Saffarian Henry D Louth Vishu Bhooshan Populous, London : Alicia Nahmad

Through some steps of exploration a stable column came into existence. Then as the final step the column structure was digitized and put to stability test using Grasshopper. The Weak and the strong points were noted and the structure was changed accordingly.

Guest | Lecture Brett Steele Director, AA school of Architecture Christopher Pierce Director, AA Visiting Schools.

The workshop also involved the students in building a scaled prototype of a curve folded compression-only member.

Final Installation Hyperthreads, AAVisiting School

Structural analysis Testing the formâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s structural strength digitally with Grasshopper using a simulation model in Maya

Form finding Manual explorations to find form through curve folding using paper, and other materials

2d layout of the final prototype divided and numbered for fabrication and assembly.This layout is then fed into the machine and engraved on Aluminium to be cut and curve folded eventually.

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Once the panels are ready to be assembled, the numbers engraved on the panels are cross verified with the layout for correct placement to arrive at the desired prototype.

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The workshop experimented on curve folding techniques and topology optimization. This started with working on a Physical model from simple plain paper and to curve fold the way paper directs us. Then this physical model is converted into a Digital Maya model. The digital model is then tested for strengths and weaknesses using Grasshopper. Then the model is optimized for higher strength and stability. Then the layout of the prototype is divided into a number of parts for efficient fabrication and assembly. The layout is then machine engraved on aluminium sheets and then curved folded manually to obtain the desired shape. As the next step the reinforcement rods are anchored into the curve folded components, and the panels are casted with concrete. The foundation and the base are fabricated separately to provide excess stability to the structure. Post fabrication, the panels are assembled as structured to arrive at the final Prototype. Overall the workshop served as a platform to learn Hands on Computational Experimentation in Architecture

K U MTA B E A C H C OT TA G E ANDAGERE ARCHITECTS

Internship /Ar.Ajith Andagere / 2016 Year / 2016-2018. Location / Kumta beach,Karnataka. Wood works / Kaikale Photo courtesy / Chasing pixels

Role: The drawings, model, material procurement, and details were worked out.

Kumta Beach house Model The entire beach house including the louvers and joinery details were done as a model using wood at the office workshop in order to test and understand the working of the details.

Image Courtesy / Chasing pixels | Architects / Andagere Architects

LVL+16'-7" Ridge level

Country tiles Country tile roof

LVL+12'-3" Wall plate level

LVL+10'-7" Eave lvl

LVL+9'-9" Eave lvl

LVL+7'-10" Eave lvl 9" thick adobe brick wall

Polycarbonate louvre frames

Polycarbonate louvre frames LVL+3'-0" FFL

LVL+3'-0" FFL

8" dia concrete stilts

8" dia concrete stilts LVL±0'-0" NGL

LVL±0'-0" NGL

Elevation - D

Elevation - A

Kumta Beach house Elevations

Kumta Beach house Floor plan

Since the site at Kumta is not very accessible, the beach house was planned to be fabricated using wood at the office workshop and assembled on site. Hence the entire house was detailed right from flooring to joinery with the challenge of easy transportation and quick assembly on site. Only a minor part of the house including the stilts and the kitchen walls were constructed on site. The entire elevation facing the sea was fixed with louvers in order to facilitate ventilation and views.

Ventilator detail / Kumta Beach house | Image Courtesy / Chasing pixels36| Architects / Andagere Architects

Kumta Beach house / Karnataka | Image Courtesy / Chasing pixels | Architects / Andagere Architects

TA M I L M U S E U M jds ARCHITECTS

Research Internship /Ar.Jaffer AA Khan / 2014 - 2018 The Tamil Museum was a PHD design project done by Ar.Jaffer AA khan at the RMIT university Australia. I consider myself lucky to have been his research assistant.

As a part of the design process several models were done to study and understand the evolution of design. The design courtesy goes to Ar. Jaffer AA khan.

Tamil Museum Isometric View The museum is designed in memory of the Eelam Tamilians who died in the war at Sri Lanka. The museum is designed to be partly floating on the sea.

Tamil Museum site plan The site for the museum is located in Sri lanka, to commemorate the war. The site has been chosen on the shores to facilitate the idea of the floating mandala platform.

Tamil Museum Models As a part of the design process several models were done to study and understand the evolution of design and to explore the materials

Tamil Museum Exploded view/Model The Mandala becomes an important aspect of Ar.Jaffer AA khanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design. Hence the views and models were done to highlight the design aspect for viewers understanding 43

Display of the models and panels at RMIT university Design Hub, for the final PHD design jury By Ar.Jaffer AA Khan

S T U D I O A S S I S TA N T S H I P VIT SCHOOL OF PLANING AND ARCHITECTURE

Teaching Assistant /Ar.Jaffer AA Khan / 2017 The Foundation Design Course was achieved through a progressive coursework that began with an introduction to basic design elements such as dots, lines and planes, and creating simple yet meaningful compositions in the form of 3D models/ sculptures. Design principles such as rhythm, hierarchy, symmetry and balance were provided as themes to articulate the compositions and provide substantiation.

The studio Assistants role was to act as a bridge between the students and the studio heads. This involved keeping a constant touch with the students and providing them extensive guidance in both literal and practical exercises. The process helped get back to the roots of basic design and its principles with which design thinking began at first place. The role also include extensive documentation record and publication of students works.

The Foundation Design Studio was headed by Ar,Jaffer AA khan.

At the end of semester “Unlearn” a student magazine comprising of their works was published.

VSPARC student works “Pleat pods” The pleat pods were done as experimental abstract sculptures on landscape that can fold and expand from a single plane into a structure thats stable and sturdy.

VSPARC 1st year student works FRACTALS | FOUNDATION DESIGN COURSE

VSPARC 1st year student works FINAL JURY DISPLAY 48

The second stage involved working with abstractions of existing works by artists such asWassilly Kandinsky and James Turrell. The final stage concentrated on more complicated concepts such as Fractals, Archimedean solids and works of Paul Jackson (Sheet to form enhancement), exploration of tangibility in design, etc. The studio approach was highly flexible and also involved activities such as streetscape documentation and perception mapping, where students conducted heritage walks around the town ofVellore, documenting the streetscape through various digital and manual mediums, as an attempt to understand the cultural anthropology and it’s mutual conversation with the architectural character of the settlement. The studio’s outcome, as intended, was an ingress into Architectural Design, through a pragmatic ‘unlearning’ process, thereby providing a smooth transition into Architecture and Design.

VSPARC 1st year student works FOUNDATION DESIGN STUDIO

B E YO N D D ES I G N ILLUSTRATIONS / PHOTOGRAPHY / SKETCHING

Logo for a stylist / Illustration for backdrop at an event

Illustrations and animation for MASDAR expo in Abu Dhabi

Jal Mahal / Jaipur / India

Pencil sketch / Portrait

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