ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
CHAITANYA R. MOHINDRA 2014 - 2019
03-04
INDEX OF CONTENT
49-60
07-48
_CV
CENTER FOR PEOPLE
63-76
reIMAGINE ASIA
LIVING UNIT
105-124
95-104
79-94
RAJ BHAWAN 2.0
SPACES FOR DEEP EXPERIENCES
CONSERVATIVE SURGERY
ACADEMICS_WORKSHOPS
Concrete Action: Auditor (2015)
Role of concrete in making of Chandigarh and re-imagining campus streets, following the context.
Bamboo and CSEB construction (2015)
Workshop on joinery and exploring multiple key construction techniques in Earth and Bamboo as a sustainable material at Bamboo Research Centre and Earth Institute, Auroville.
Chaitanya Rajan Mohindra +919464652554 mohindra.chaitanya@gmail.com English, Hindi, Punjabi
Green Mobility: NASA (2016)
Re-interpreting the green & various layouts of street scapes in India, Surat.
References Ar. Shirish Beri (Principal Architect, Shirish Beri & Associates)
Chandigarh Arts & Heritage Festival
shirish.beri@gmail.com
(2016)
Asst. Prof. Sujay Sengupta
Sculpture design, commemorating the legacy of Le Corbusier,
(Associate Dean of Academics, Dean of Student Welfare,
Capitol, Chandigarh.
Chandigarh College of Architecture)
sg.sujay@gmail.com reIMAGINE Asia
Asst. Prof. Manoj Kumar
(2016)
(Assistant Professor, Chandigarh College of Architecture)
manojcca@yahoo.com
Urban design workshop in collaboration with University of Queensland, Australia, focusing on stitching the urban edges of
Corbusier’s
Chandigarh
and
surrounding
areas;
romanticising the envisioned urban growth using landscape markers.
Chandigarh College of Architecture Bachelors of Building Sciences
st+art India Initiative
First Division with Distinction
(2018)
(2014-2017)
Envisioning and activating public spaces in Chandigarh
Bachelors of Architecture
through public art in form of scuplture design and wall art, an
First Division with Distinction
initiative by a public organisation st+art, in collaboration with
(2014-2019)
‘Bonjour India’ tour by the street artists, Lek and Sowat.
SKILLS_ACHIEVEMENTS
PROFESSIONAL
Spiritus Design Studio Freelance Architect (2015-2017) Design
conceptualisation
and
3d-modelling
for
an
Rhinoceros 3D Sketchup Pro AutoCAD Autodesk Revit
interpretation center at Amer, India.
Lumion V-Ray
Shirish Beri and Associates Architectural Intern (2017)
Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Adobe After Effects Adobe Lightroom
Conceptual and presentation drawings for Center for Deep Experiences at Kelashi; Conceptual and presentation drawings for Zapurza: Center for Creative learning at Pune; Construction detail drawings for Malushte Brothers residence at Ratnagiri; Conceptual and presentation drawings for an advocate’s residence cum farmhouse at Kolhapur; Panel design for JK AYA Great Master’s Award for the Principal Architect; Research and analysis for a short film on Space.
Chandigarh College of Architecture Consultancy Cell Project Manager & Designer (2016-2018) Design and interiors for the traditional Phulkari Stores by Punjab Small Scale Industries, Punjab Government at Patiala and Amritsar; Conceptual, presentation and detailed working drawings for Redevelopment of Ambala Cantt. Railway Station by Ministry of Railways, Government of India at Ambala.
Wig Brothers Contractors and Developers Site Manager (2019) Site manager and co-ordinator for a residential renovation
Hand Drafting Model Making CNC Routing Documentation Site Supervision Research & Analysis Hands on Work
Runners Up at International Institute of Fashion Design- Interior’s Architecture Quiz 2015 North Zone Winner and National Finalist at Archumen 2016- National Architecture Quiz. Prize Winner in Photography Competition based on the theme, Shades of Chandigarh in 2016 National Top 6 - Writing Architecture Trophy on Redifining Architectural Heritage in 2017 Prize Winner for Multipurpose Hall Design Competition at Raj Bhawan for The Governor of Punjab in 2018 North Zone Winner and National Runners Up at Archumen 2019- National Architecture Quiz.
project at Parwani’s at Sector 9, Chandigarh
Selected Artist in “Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi” year book 2019 and National Exhibition at Bharat Bhawan, Bhopal. Studio Y+B Freelance Architect (2019-till date)
Prize Winner at Open Hand Art Studios for On-spot Sketching Competition in 2019
Conceptual and detailed drawings for interiors of Miscellany Watch Store at Guwahati, Assam.
Best Thesis Award at University Level in 2019
03-04 49-60
07-48
_CV
CENTER FOR PEOPLE
63-76
reIMAGINE ASIA
LIVING UNIT
SPACES FOR DEEP EXPERIENCES
105-124
95-104
79-94
RAJ BHAWAN 2.0
CONSERVATIVE SURGERY
01
THESIS PROJECT
CENTER FOR PEOPLE CONNECTING THROUGH PSYCHE AWARENESS
ARCHITECTURE THESIS January - June 2019 Guides: Prof. Sujay Sengupta & Prof. Manoj Kumar
The quality of architecture practiced today has lost its true essence when it comes to the behavioral aspects of society and its dealing with the natural environment. The new milieu created by rising needs or rather the greed and the forces of technology demands an architecture, different from what it is today. The gap that has appeared in the social systems or rather the disconnect in the society exhibits a poor mental health and loss of values, in which the architecture holds an equal stake along with other contributory factors. What becomes important at this stage is to understand the unity of life, value systems and the human involvement with nature and use architecture as a medium to stitch this gap!
The hypothesis for this project states, ‘Architecture plays an important role in binding community together and also in tackling the psychological disorders in people.’ Pg 07-08
THESIS PROJECT
ABSTRACT
“There is a central quality which is the root criterion of life and spirit in a man, a town, a building or wilderness. This quality is objective and precise but it cannot be named. It cannot be made, only generated indirectly by the actions of the users.� -The Timeless Way of Building
Human beings have become individualistic instead of the social beings that we are supposed to be. Intimate communities have been dissolving and being replaced by imagined communities of people virtually with whom we have minimum contact. The feeling of alienation and disorientation in humans have been caused due to the estrangement from their bodies, sense and physical environment Along the same lines, the language of buildings have also broken down.They are no longer shared, the processes which keep them deep have broken down. There is not enough quality of the space which makes it come alive or be able to communicate with the user. This lack of communication in our built, unbuilt and social environment has affected our psychological and psychological health.
The aim of our thesis is to understand this very quality which shapes our built and unbuilt nature. We try to understand and decode the human psyche, the impact of community on its well being. The needs of the individual and the society both are understood at the micro and macro level.
Pg 09-10
CENTER FOR PEOPLE
PHYSIOLOGICAL
PERCEPTUAL
PSYCHOLOGICAL
fig. 1: division of research for the project
are we happy? what gives us happiness? how do we define our life and give meaning to the answers we are searching for?
can architecture heal? can design actually help improve the mental state or aid in process of healing? what are relevant design strategies can be employed in creating a healing environment?
can architecture help foster a communal harmony in our society and bridge the gap between generations? can architecture help us understand our mind and body better?
THESIS PROJECT
UNDERSTANDING THE SUBJECT
fig. 2: flora and wilderness
fig. 3: water and vigour
fig. 4: sky and calmness
fig. 5: base and growth
“If we desire architecture to have an emancipating or healing role, instead of reinforcing the erosion of existential meaning, we must reflect on the multitude of secret ways in which the art of architecture is tied to the cultural and mental reality of its time. We should also be aware of the ways in which the feasibility of architecture is being threatened or marginalized by the current political, cultural, economic, cognitive and perceptual developments. Architecture has become an endangered art form.� - Pallasmaa, Juhani
Pg 11-12
mental health conditions
reduced development
worsened mental health
increased vulnerability
poverty for affected inequality in groups reduced social capital hindered economic growth
sadness, fatigue lack of concentration hopelessness helplessness social withdrawl interpersonal issues sleep issues
stigma and discrimination violence and abuse exclusion from society increased diability reduced access to social services
fig. 6: simplified understanding of mental health
The metropolis and mental life
Causes of urban unhappiness
Maslow’s heirarchy of needs
Thriving places index
Autonomy/Freedom
Urban inequality
Self actualisation
Unemployment
Li
Overwork
Me
Deprivation Anonymity
Local Business
Individuality Social segregation Esteem Intensification of nervous stimulation
Adult qualifications
P
Children’s education Lack of social support
Child learning
C
R Loss of cultural identity Connection with intelect
Healthy and risky behaviour Love and belonging
and money economy Mental health
Overall health status Mortality and life expectancy
Ph
Mental health
Ph
Fo Crowding
Punctuality, Calculatibility,
Inf
Exactness
A Green space Social transition
Safety needs
Transport Safety Housing
Mutual reserve and Inceased stimuli
indifference
S
Soc Lack of public spaces The metropolitan bias attitude
Participation Physiological needs
Culture Social isolation Community cohesion
fig. 7: conclusion chart of literature studies
THESIS PROJECT
H
V
Pe
Neighb
OBJECTIVES AND ANALYSIS OF STUDIES
The study attempted to probe into the imbalance in society and its overall functioning and the eco-system. The overall split has occurred because of clashes of present day forces such as politics, technology and economy with long continued forces such as culture, religion and overall health. - aims to reconnect the disconnected nature of society because of the problems in present day nature of society. - to explore as to how architecture can be of aid in relieving stress and imbalance in mental health. - how people can cope with anxiety by promoting health and assisting with recovery. - how architecture can be fused with natural ways of healing in nature. - to provide people with architectural ‘spill out’ spaces for overall mental peace. - to bring together all the people from different age groups and segments of society to communally participate in place-making at the site. - to provide a common architectural platform as a congregation space to have effective communication ‘offline’.
Happiness pulse
Atmospheres
Third place
Seven senses
Conscious architecture
ife satisfaction
Body of architecture
Neutral ground
Acoustic intimacy
Eastern medicine -
eaning/Purpose
Yin-yang Qi
Material compatibility
Five elements Optimism Worth
Leveler
Silence, time and solitude
Regulars
Space of scent
Low profile
The shape of touch
Playful mood
Images of muscle and bone
Ma
The sound of space
Peace of mind Resilience
Competency
The temperature of a
Autonomy
space
Relationships Surrounding objects
hysical exercise
hysical activity
Between composure
ormal learning
and seduction
formal learning
Appreciation Perspective
Tension between
Western medicine
exterior and interior
Social activity
Levels of intimacy Home away
cial participation
from home
Lonliness
Helping people
Bodily Identification
Light on things
Volunteering
ersonal support
bourhood belonging
Taste of architecture
Pg 13-14
fun
adventure
self reflection
calm
considering this for the fact that poor health continues to prevail in our society. we have wealth but we fail to look after ourselves and continue to remain dependent on the hospitality and healthcare. PHYSIOLOGICAL
smoking up
cozy
sleep
exploratory events
solitude
BASED ON INTAN we have become slaves of technology and even our ownselves. the feelings of stress, anxiety and depression has taken over the conventional joyful, sound and calm lifestyle.
bonfires poetry sports star gazing
PSYCHOLOGICAL
counselling nature-activities pets trekking
we see things around us yet we do not see them. in our poor physical and mental state we have forgotten the way we need to enjoy things around us, perceive it and feel it. PERCEPTUAL
interactive discussions spa organic farming off reading events yoga travelling physical exercises food
BASED ON TANGI
RESEARCH CATEGORIZATION THESIS PROJECT
SURVEY BRAI
FRAMEWORK AND TYPOLOGY
meditation
volunteering
unconditional
healthy
quality time
introspection
silence
detox
the local community around the site at village ‘kudje’ thrives for an activity zone for employment and educational purposes. another idea is to merge the social gap between the urban and rural population. COMMUNITY RECREATION
nature walks
NGIBLE EMOTIONS
nature bath gardening story telling
as an essential part of the study to provide all people with healing environment through various natural and human aided therapies to rejuvenate, re-energize and activate the physical and mental structure. THERAPEUTICS
scenic views swimming water therapy painting drawing hiking running dance sound therapy massage playing music communal activities
exchange of knowledge and human interaction holds a great importance in refining the functioning of the project. various non-conventional educational methods like psychoeducation are part of the programme. EDUCATIONAL
healing centre
IBLE FUNCTIONS
INSTORMING
PROJECT TYPOLOGY Pg 15-16
Village Kudje, Pune, Maharashtra. fig. 8: google imagery of the chosen site THESIS PROJECT
THE SITE
roads farms built barren semi barren green zones water site N
16.25 acres 18°41’N, 73°73’E
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fig. 9: landuse map Pg 17-18
mild flat
steep contours
vegetation cover
existing built mass
contour map
mesh grid THESIS PROJECT
SITE STUDY
fig. 10
fig. 10: natural stone along the lake fig. 11: rich soil for agriculture and permaculture fig. 12: rich vegetation of deciduous trees fig. 13: view of lake with raised land level fig. 14: bastion in natural stone as vantage point
The criteria about choosing this site was a critical one, the site played an important role in the process of validating the project hypthesis. The site was chosen close to the metropolitan, Pune, Maharashtra, in our case as it is primarily hosts our target population. Also a zone close to city, yet unique in its own specifications was listed. The amalgamation of various kind of landforms; forests, mild contours and waterbody also contributes to the project development.
fig. 11
fig. 12
The axonometric structure of the site on the left exhibits the natural behaviour of the site. The site lies 24 kms towards the SW of the city Pune. The moderate climate of the region and rich rainfall in monsoon supports rich flora of the place with the reservoir, Khadagwasla lake. The local community resides in a small village, Kudje, which is adjacent to the site. The intent of project is also to involve them for site development, provide them employment opportunties and promote permaculture. The site photographs on the right potrays some of the natural elements already existing on site and the varies textures of the region. Ample of vegetation, fertile soil for agriculture, natural stone along the lakeside makes site a richer one.
fig. 13
Apart from that, the site also forms two axes, one that onlooks the highest point on the hill on the opposite site, having the Sinhagarh Fort and another that onlooks the closest point on the other side of the lake bank. Both of are considered as an essential design parameter. fig. 14 Pg 19-20
fig. 16: volum
To further understand the site better and how the programme for the project could be converted in to a tangible form, various spatial models were made in order to inspect the landform and its behaviour with light, shade, varying levels.
fig. 15: spatial analysis of site landform THESIS PROJECT
Various blocks were shaped up as a second step following the spatial analysis to experiment with possible forms for the built structures on site. Additional configurations and fusion of geometric forms resulted in bold yet subtle design form.
UNDERSTANDING THE FORMWORK AND CONCEPTUAL MODELS
metric analysis
The third step was to experiment with various differrent forms, both solid and transparent to explore the possibilities of structural formwork that could justify the low profile of design and further gel in with the site profile and its natural characteristics. Multiple explorations were made in local construction materials, such as rammed earth, laterite stone, natural stone, bamboo, mud, and tensile structures.
fig. 17: structure possibilities and analysis Pg 21-22
Entry gate: The entry lies in centre of site and follows the two natural axis of project site. Entry node: A vibrant, down to earth entrance is cosy because of the mounds blocking the first view of site, planted with fragrant, colourful gulmohar, jacaranda and amaltas. It is marked by sculptures of natural stone available on site. Kitchen garden: A small chunk of area is dedicated for vegetables & fruits in kitchen garden such that preparations are easy, healthy and organic. Isolated parking: Dense plantation of evergreen trees with rich foliage blocks the parking view and makes it an isolated segment of site. Co-living: Residential component is based in co-living concept which further aids in binding the society together. Essential garden: Similar to herbal garden, essential hosts rare and required herbs, planted close to the residential segment, where public can easily access it. Compound wall: No physical barrier is used, rather a drain layout runs on periphery which houses the bamboo and thorny bushes and acts as natural porous compound wall. Forest: Dense forestation naturally occur on site and apart from that, orchards contribute to place making and nature trails. Accessible terrace: Form of therapeutics zone fuses with natural contours such that the sharp drop is used to carve out blocks that gives green and accessible roof top. Herbal gardens: Apart from many other gardens, herbal provides rare plants & spices for kitchen and therapeutics.
Anaerobic baffle reactors: To reuse the waste water, ABR have been set up such that recycled water can be used for irrigation. Water tank: Existing water tank has not been relocated because of its fair location and reach. Watch tower: Four watch towers have been placed carefully on site that provides a different isolation to users for peace and relaxation.
THESIS PROJECT
SITE PLAN AND CORRESPONDING FEATURES
Garden as nodes: Various gardens & water bodies have been placed and designed which act as nodes to the project. A third place to project &community. Modified landscape: To enhance the axis and making use of the sharpest contours, cut and fill is done to craft landscape that holds much value of design in the project. Loop of pathways: “Feeling of getting lost” is what is aimed for. Multiple maze like loops following the natural contours run all over the site. Each journey with its own story & meaning. Also these pathways accommodate cycle tracks. Isolation & meditation zone: Sharp contours form a naturally introvert setting, which is further developed into a communal gathering and introspective space. Blurred edges: Lake waters’ level varies frequently in monsoons, the edge has been kept as it is, as the natural topography demands. Expandable work zone: For exercising, conducting workshops & resource classes, educational zone occupies sufficient area for outdoor activities & is surrounded by orchards around. Extended deck area: After green roof tops, therapeutics reserves flatter contour for open areas for various therapies like psycho-education, yoga & meditation. Steps leading to lake: The crafted steps host various activities that can be performed near lake water. Forms a hub for the people to come closer to water element. Deck: An extended deck in the lake offers for boat ride and activities. Agricultural farmlands: Intent behind placing the terraced farmlands is to have them in zones where people can own up and contribute to farming by getting involved in permaculture. Also it adds to the visual pleasure. Grounds: Two playgrounds separated by orange and avocado orchards are placed where there were no trees, so as to preserve the natural character of site and promote ephemerality by change in patterns of farming and ground areas, which makes it more dynamic. Camping: The dense forestation also offers place in jungle for camping, for its users and promotes sustainable living. Bastion: Existing bastion is retained and it fuses with the designed landscape, and gives user a vantage point. N
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THESIS PROJECT
CONCEPTUAL SKETCHES
Pg 25-26
TOILETS
98 UP UP
98.8
97.6
RECEPTION
ADMIN BLOCK
COMMON TOILETS
WELCOME LOBBY
98.8
ORGANIC GARDENS
99
TERRACE BRIDGE
99.5
100
INFORMATION & DISPLAY
WATER BODY
SOUVENIR AREA
99.1
WATER CHANNEL
98 98
VIEWING POINT
97
UP
SOUVENIR BLOCK BRIDGE
104.4
WATER BODY ORGANIC GARDENS
SECTION AA’
GULMOHAR, JACARANDA & AMALTAS
102 101.7 100 98
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THESIS PROJECT
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10
ARRIVAL ZONE: DESIGN
The arrival block marks the beginning of the site led by a 5 mt wide pathway and a water channel in the center to guide along the prime axis. The built form rises with organic gardens which also supplies products for the incoming guests at the souvenir shop. The reception and the information/display zone provides people with the information regarding the events happening on site and further details about the site. The two segments on the either side of the axis are connected through the bridge at a higher level that also provides the guests with a vantage point to view the site and the lake following the hill on the other side. Trees like gulmohar, amaltas, jacaranda are planted along the pathway and change their colour with changing seasons. The laterite stone, bamboo and wooden board walks makes the structure a subtle one. Pg 27-28
SORTING & PREPARATION
99.4
KITCHEN GARDENS
97.8
TOILETS
TOILETS
UP
100.4
UP
SERVICE DOCK 101
OPEN KITCHEN CAFE
COURTYARD 99.95
DN
CAFE SIT OUT 97.8
SERVING
98.6
SERVING
EXTENDED KITCHEN
DN
99.5
ENTRANCE UP
99.95
COMMON GATHERING
99.2 DN
STEPPED SEATING
TOILETS
DN
97.45
UP
OPEN DINING
DN
OPEN DINING 99.35
97
STEPPED SEATING 103.5 101.7
ENTRANCE
OPEN DINING 99.4
SECTION BB’
97
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THESIS PROJECT
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COMMUNITY KITCHEN: DESIGN
The community kitchen lies close to the access road on the other side in a very distributed formwork. The herbal gardens and the vegetable gardens surround the entire zone, makes it easier for user to pluck their choice of fruits and vegetables for consumption. The entire space is porous on all the sides with the entrance made in pitched roof. The approach towards the kitchen is marked with very tall trees like silver oak, eucalyptus, which provides a clear direction to the kitchen and has a thick folliage to provide shade. The dining areas are open and programme insists the user to sit on the floor while consuming food. The extended area in kitchen is reserved for larger gatherings and a small cafe is also provided for users who are making a day visit. The food served is obtained from the forest and the plantations at the site. Various levels have been made to amplify the space transition and gel with the existing contour levels of the site.
KITCHEN
COURTYARD
OPEN DINING 103.5
SERVING KITCHEN GARDEN
102
99
SECTION CC’
97.45
ENTRANCE COURTYARD
DINING
103.8 102.7 101.5 100.5
TOILETS
99.6 97.8
SECTION DD’
Pg 29-30
96
95
94
93
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94
UP 95
MIXED CULTURE OPEN RECREATION 93.5
COMMUNITY GATHERING 95 93 DN
VANTAGE SPOT
91
COMMUNITY VANTAGE SPOT
98.6
96.2 94
SECTION EE’
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THESIS PROJECT
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COMMUNITY ZONE: DESIGN
The community zone is a very small zone for the small gatherings and lies close to the arrival block on either side of the axis that leads to the lake. It hosts small events for the local village community and the guests at the site. The open structure with a few walls onlooks the lake and proves a suitable space for bonfires, events like story telling, kids’ activities and also for people to relax.
Pg 31-32
99
98
97
96
95
INFORMAL GATHERING
TOILETS
97.5 UP UP
97.4 94 96.5
UP
UP
TOILETS EQUIPMENT WORKSHOP
LIBRARY & STORAGE
97.4
96
DN
97
96.6
INFORMAL WORKSHOPS
95.8
97.8
DN UP
WORKSHOP AREA 96.5
96.2
ACTIVITY CENTER
BUFFER ZONE
DN
UP
95
ISOLATED ZONE
95.5
96.5
UP
SPILL OUT ZONE
95
96
DN
STEPPED SIT OUT
EXTENDED AREA
93
95.8
LEVEL 0
WORKSHOP
INFORMAL ZONE
READING 99.1
97
SECTION FF’
96.2
LIBRARY & STORAGE
94.5
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THESIS PROJECT
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EDUCATIONAL AND LEARNING ZONE 1: DESIGN
The educational block is an essential component of the project and focusses primarily on people’s involvement in hands on activities, and learning. The zone is divided into various larger segments for multiple activities to happen at same period of time. The design dictates the connection of all these segments through a single corridor but also divides them to keep the activities segregated if required. The existing tree cover has been retained and absorbed in the built mass, in fact the entire building is designed around the tree cover. The library in the center with multiple levels and a shell in bamboo and thatch becomes the identifying element and lower portion as storage provides the users with multiple genres of books and magazines, based on their choice they can choose the level they want to stay at or might as well walk towards the lake with reading material. Pg 33-34
UP
DN
UP
97
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READING ZONE
UP
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UP
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DN UP
LEVEL MEZZANINE
READING ZONE 99.1 DN UP
UP DN
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THESIS PROJECT
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EDUCATIONAL AND LEARNING ZONE 2: DESIGN
The workshop zones and the spill out spaces face different directions, hence the focal point is at the center of the structure and other functions spreading outwards. The walls rising upto 3 mts also provides adequate amount of volume with various activities and events happening all inside and outside. Pottery, knitting, sketching, construction techniques, wood crafting are some of the expected facilities in this zone. The education block also promotes the zone for psycho education which happens to be one of prime programme for the project.
WORKSHOP
103
COMMON DISCUSSION
99.1
READING
INFORMAL GATHERING STORAGE
SECTION FF’
97 96.2 94.5
Pg 35-36
100
99
98
97
ARRIVAL 96
THERAPY POOL
CHANGE CONSULTATION
CHROMA THERAPY
95.35 96.25
96.55
MUD THERAPY
95
95.65
95.65 95.35
94 93
LEVEL 0
103.35
ACCESSIBLE TERRACE THERAPY POOL
SECTION II’
THESIS PROJECT
ENTRANCE 100.30
ARRIVAL
97.30 95.8
THERAPEUTICS ZONE 1: DESIGN
100
99
98
97
96
MASSAGE ROOM 94.75
GREEN TERRACE 100.30
95
AROMA THERAPY 93.40
94 93
LEVEL -1
ENTRANCE
103.35
OPEN TERRACE
100.30
SECTION JJ’ ARRIVAL
CHROMA THERAPY
95.35
AROMA THERAPY
EXTENDED GROUND
93.40
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Pg 37-38
100
99
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STORE
98.55
PANCHKARMA+ AYURVEDA
LANDSCAPE 96.4
96
95
94 93
LEVEL +1
PANCHKARMA+ AYURVEDA
SECTION HH’
103.35
LANDSCAPE
CORRIDOR
100.30
CONSULTATION ZONE
CHROMA THERAPY
95.35 93.40
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THERAPEUTICS ZONE 2: DESIGN
The therapeutics zone is accessed from a higher level and follows the existing site contours. The sloping roof converging into the ground marks a warm entrance and the construction is done is the natural stone. It is surrounded with a rich forest cover on the side that onlooks the lake at the lower level. Multiple levels have been created to give user an experience of getting lost yet belonging to the same zone. The traditional indian techniques of healing have been incorporated as part of the programme for the project for both one day visitors and short term residents. The therapy pool, ayurveda, chroma and aroma therapy, massage and mud therapy form a perfect blend for people to relax, rejuventate and make themselves mentally comfortable in the vast site facing the lake. It lies away from the access road and other zones, hence a peaceful one, comparatively. Pg 39-40
RIDGE BOARD COMMON RAFTERS
PRIMARY BEAMS
HIP RAFTERS TO FORM JUNC.
75X50MM PURLINS @ 450MM C/C SECONDARY BEAMS
DETAIL AT KITCHEN ROOF
2M WIDE CHANNEL
STONE RETAINING WALL
150MM TH PCC (1:4:8)
SECTION OF COMPOUND WALL
TOP RIDGE TOP CHORD OVERHANG FASCIA 75 MM RUNNERS
JOISTS AT 600MM C/C
SUPPORTED BY LOAD BEARING LATERITE WALL
DETAILS OF CLERESTOREY AT ARRIVAL BLOCK
THESIS PROJECT
ROOF WITH MANGALORE TILES
RIM JOIST FOR LATERAL SUPPORT
BATTENS @ 450MM C/C
100X65 MM PURLINS
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS FOR SPECIFIC STRUCTURES
SHELL AT EDUCATIONAL BLOCK
PRIMARY BAMBOO MEMBER
SECONDARY BAMBOO MEMBERS TO TIE PRIMARY MEMBERS BAMBOO/ ROPE TIES
PRIMARY STRUCTURAL MEMBER TO SUPPORT ARCH G.L.
STABILIZED EARTH FOUNDATION
BAMBOO FRAMERWORK DETAIL AT SHELL
Pg 41-42
THERAPEUTICS
GROUND
BASTIONS
BOAT DOCK
WATCH TOWER
WATCH TOWER
ORCHARDS
HERBAL FIELDS
LAKE EDGE
The isometric on the top enlists the functions and its distribution on the site. In the entire process of defining and forming programme for the site it was also important for us to analyse its working and utility. The maps on the right examines the activities on site and the preferable routes taken by the users from different age groups and strata of society. The tentative movement of people has been explored in order to study the potential of the site. A detailed analysis is also done to understand the time shared spaces and different zones exhibiting their multipurpose nature. THESIS PROJECT
NODAL GARDENS
SOUVENIR SHOP
ORGANIC FIELDS
ACTIVITY CENTRE
RESIDENCE
FARMS
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PHYSICAL MODEL AND STUDY SKETCHES
fig. 18: the site model showing the lake profile & contours fig. 19: natural profile of the site and the distribution of functions fig. 20: post operative site model showing the loops fig. 21: the isolation zone at raised land fig. 22: the narrow pathway on central axis cutting through the landmass, leading to the o.a.t. and community gathering zone fig. 23: the view of stage in the low lying central zone of o.a.t., functioning as the focal point surrounded by raised landmass on one side and lake on the other fig. 24: physical model of the community zone fig. 25: physical model of the entrance of community kitchen
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CONCLUSION
There were a lot of life lessons learnt in this entire phase of the architectural thesis project. Through the indepth analysis on the concepts of mindfulness in architecture, studies about space, atmospheres and learnings from Sapiens, Homo Deus, Questions of perception left in me a great awe and helped me build a stronger base for my hypothesis. “Buildings that have a strong impact always convey an intense feeling of their spatial quality. They embrace the mysterious void called space in a special way and make it vibrate. A good building must be capable of absorbing the traces of human life and thus of taking on a specific richness. The timeless task of architecture is to create embodied and lived existential metaphors that concretize and structure our being in the world.� It is worthy to consider the balance of our needs versus our neccessary requirements in life. A stronger society is defined by the space it resides in and truly architecture has a vital role in binding the community together and also tackling the psychological disorders in society, hence afffecting the overall mental health condition. However, architecture and the process has left me in further deeper questions, if, architecture can enhance the process of threshold exploration and discovery or say how can architecture influence collective perception to evolve beyond the current paradigm!
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reIMAGINE ASIA: CHANDIGARH CHARRETTE A RESEARCH CUM HYPOTHETICAL DESIGN BASED URBAN PROJECT
CHANDIGARH February 2016
A charrette was conducted by Chandigarh College of Architecture in collaboration with University of Queensland, Australia, where in a group of 32 students participated with an aim to understand the urban set up of the periphery of Chandigarh city. The Kansal village was selected in order to cover the presence of Capitol Complex. The study focussed on in depth understanding of Kansal’s presence in vicinity to the later formed city of Chandigarh along with the a short exercise of designing a hypothetical structure that would mark the relationship between the two, a building without a specific function but with an aim to catalyse the functions around it. A connector of various urban tissues and a representation of the brutalist mechanical structures of Corbusier.
International workshop Pg 49-50
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BRAINSTORMING AND ON SITE WORK
The study aimed at analysing the Kansal village and its relationship with the Capitol in vicinity to identify a site for a building marker, a hypothetical structure designed based on certain governing laws. The charrette included hours of brainstorming and series of discussion over five days. Few of the sketches on site were made to understand the configuration and organisation, heirarchy and rhythm, order and chaos and multiple social, political, physical and historical factors.
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fig. 26: a typical street character in Kansal village fig. 27: behaviour of light in the narrow streets fig. 28: typical heirarchy of built mass in streets fig. 29: street elevation highlighting the building vocabulary fig. 30: quick notes from the brainstorming session fig. 31: blow up steet character highlighting the transition
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Square grid: Chandigarh Asymmetrical division: The fields, The monumentality of the structure: Capitol complex The controlled organic movement in the building: The village streets These became the ruling faactors for the group to decide the tentative position of the built structure, a building that would catalyse the growth of organic structure of Kansal village and the transit space between the rural and urban setup.
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SITE ANALYSIS AND SITE SELECTION
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high density zone central waterbody village green fields commercial spots fig. 32: the isometric highlighting the relationship between the farms, village, modern city of Chandigarh and its broadly categorised landmarks. fig. 33: showing the static behaviour of Capitol and rock garden vs. the dynamic and expansive behaviour of Kansal and its farmlands fig. 34: hypothetically marking the site as junction between the diagonal axes of the four governing built parameters
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fig. 35: setting up basic geometry and grid
fig. 36: dividing into squares maintaining the linearity
fig. 37: tranforming the geometry by tweaking the alignment
Use of light, landscape views, topograp the site is reminiscent of Corbusier’s gives a new identity to the village of axonometric potrays the various bui structure, the axes and the crossing pa angluar formwork exhibits and apprecia Chandigarh keeping in mind the vern village that were analays
fig. 38: skewing the geometry for views and play in light
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phy, and the relation of the building to style and its behaviour as a landmark Kansal. The corresponding exploded ilding elements for the hypotherical athways. The large openings and sharp ates the brutal vocabulary of the urban nacular characteristics of the Kansal sed in the research part.
DESIGN CONCEPT AND AXONOMETRIC
fig. 39: adding base for walkways and form extrusions
fig. 40: developing the built mass with water pool
fig. 41: creating punctures and playing around with Corbusier elements
fig. 42: final structure with the old peepal tree and community
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PLAN AT 21.8 mt.
A tangible approach towards the building design was adapted whereas, in another opinion the school of thoughts also gave rise to a non existantial building that could, per say be substituted by a central tree or a central point in the urban space. Due to constraint in the briefs, a solid structure was thus obtained. To further carry it on, based on the Jeanneret and Corbusier principles, a sculpture was designed a few months later in order to commemorate Le Corbusier’s legacy in Chandigarh, at Capitol Complex. The target was to explore the possibilities and vision of the master without giving much thought to the design but to design a quick artwork.
PLAN AT 11 .8 mt
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fig. 43: digital view of the interior of structure from top fig. 44: base of the structure expressing the brutality of formwork and stairs as means
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of transition between the four sub divided blocks
DRAWING DETAILS
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The concept behind this cubical structure was to retain and appreciate the modular ratios by Corbu. The three elevations of the sculpture were different and each one of them signifying a meaning. The motifs, the brick patterns, the brick jaalis, play of concrete plaster and the careful use of wood were taken care of while execution. A cuboid in glass with the open top was placed centrally, filled with water in order to bring in the natural elements with the ‘built’ aspect. And the cavity beneath was filled with plants, which further signified the importance of play in micro-climate. In a short duration of three days, this sculpture eventually shaped up. The beauty was the reflection of the open hand monument in the water on top which was a key factor in the design.
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DESIGNING THE SCULPTURE
fig. 45: setting up base for the sculpture fig. 46: setting up the frame and laying the exposed brick courses fig. 47: close to finish, with the water in the central part enclosed by brick work fig. 48: final form of sculpture with four different elevations and reflection of the open hand monument in the water fig. 48
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MULTIPURPOSE HALL DESIGN
RAJ BHAWAN 2.0 A MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY AT GOVERNOR’S RESIDENCE, RAJ BHAWAN
CHANDIGARH September 2018
The Governor of The Union Territory of Chandigarh felt the need for a multipurpose hall for Raj Bhawan with the increasing demand of holding official meeting and events. The current area includes a large lawn and the residence cum office of the Governor. The design competition that was floated demanded a hall with a capacity of 500 guests for events along with the VIP suites, special rooms, a new office and space for public gathering. Chandigarh, popularly known as the city beautiful houses innumerable species of trees, plants and a well defined vocabulary of Corbusier. The challenge was to incorporate the hall in the heritage precint such that it becomes the part of existing setup in Raj Bhawan, ensuring the high level of comfort, luxury, security and greenery.
Competition winning entry Pg 63-64
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"The Raj Bhawan, originally called a Circuit House, is the offcial residence of the U.T. Administrator. The complex comprises a Residence, Library, Badminton Hall, Gym and Offices of security and staff. Located at the eastern edge of the city, accessed through the V3 - Vigyan Path. The Raj Bhawan is an example of traditional Villas. The two storeyed form of the main building ensures privacy of private areas, with rear gardens and courtyards. Passive devices to cool interiors and reduce summer heat, include spaces oriented towards North or East, protecting south and west facades by over hangings, verandahs and shading devices. Built from local materials, it is the largest prototype of the Chandigarh style whose cost effective methods and facade elements are replicated for smaller type designs in the city. With the decision of building the Governor's Palace in the Corbusier's Capitol having been declined, the "Circuit House" duplicated as a temporary residence for the Governor of Punjab, who is now also the Administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh." Text adapted from 'Documenting Chandigarh', Volume 1 , Joshi Kiran, 1999, Mapin publishing, India
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fig. 49: front facade at entrance fig. 50: approach towards the main entrance fig. 51: lawn pointing towards the provided site fig. 52
MULTIPURPOSE HALL DESIGN
fig. 52: rear side of raj bhawan
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS AND DESIGN BRIEF
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The design concept primarily focuses on designing a high security facility that ensures the privacy of the officials. The designated area for the hall is also demarcated in the area with the maximum tree cover, so ensuring that we do not compromise on the natural elements available on site was a task. The idea was to have a built mass that also respects and follows the legacy of Corbusier and Jeanerette, so the material palette was limited to the use of concrete, bricks, glass, natural stone, locally available materials and blending it in a very subtle modern approach. Also a few prime elements that Corb used in this designs were taken care of, such as utilising the greens that were taken up in building and the human scale. Pg 65-66
The first floor: The first floor serves the function, entirely for the special guests and their attendants. It also includes a dining hall, conference hall, luxury suites and holds a mix of open and semi open spaces for both formal and informal activities.
Reserved access: The governor’s office has been placed carefully that it has a direct connectivity from his place and to the kitchen, auditorium, VIP lounge and conference room, VIP accomodation on the first floor.
Reserved entrance: The secluded and private entrance for the governor has been marked on the rear side of the structure, which has a direct access from the governor’s existing residence, covered securely in the medium to high landscape elements.
Entrance porch: Marked by four thick, brick cladded columns to mark the porch and to symbolise the power, designed in vocabulary similar to that of the existing structure with a water pool on top and the flowing water that forms a water curtain to provide a semi permeable visual sheath.
Basement: Includes spaces for miscellaneous storage, green room equipments, storage for kitchen and cold storage.
MULTIPURPOSE HALL DESIGN
EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC & THE CHARACTERISTIC ELEMENTS
Green terrace: The built footprint of the multipurpose hall has been substituted in the form of green terrace with multiple flowering and herbal plants to accomodate for the loss of green cover on the ground floor.
Windows: Large windows facing the terrace of the hall provides a unique panoramic view for the VIP guests and maintains the safety, ensuring the adequate amount of light in the day time.
Assistant quarters: These quarters have been carefully positioned near the VIP facilities and on the side facing the main access road.
Hall: The 500 seater hall opens up to the massive lawn, and incorporates the facility of expansion in events that expects greater footfall. The semi permeable metallic sliding folding doors serve the purpose of safety and privacy in case of smaller gatherings.
Courtyards: In order to preserve the existing flora of the site which includes various fruit trees and medicinal plants such as eucalyptus, ashoka, neem; small courtyards have been formed to create an interesting play in transition of spaces, with modulating volumes and murals on the blocking wall.
EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC Pg 67-68
fig. 53: site plan and context satellite imagery
The design for the multipurpose hall was conceptualized keeping in mind the existing scenario of the site. The prime objective is to create a healthy community space keeping in mind the security concerns. Not only does the design respond to the natural character of the site but also carries forward the legacy of Corbusier. The exposed elements of the formwork, murals, and green roofs are juxtaposed with modern elements to give the project a contemporary value. The courtyards, green roofs and water features will help to balance the microclimate and the existing eco system. The design, hence incorporates the passive energy consumption techniques. The space has been designed such that it gives a sense of humility in connection with nature, yet maintaining its grandeur, elite-ness & most importantly the human scale. SITE PLAN
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fig. 57: green terrace with panoramic windows during sunrise
fig. 58: infinity pool on the rear side of vip suites
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fig. 59: entrance porch with glass doors onlooking rhe mural in central courtyard
fig. 60: at the public gathering space and central courtyard
MULTIPURPOSE HALL DESIGN
DIGITAL VISUALISATIONS
fig. 61: governor’s private entrance to the upper level at rear side
fig. 62: panoramic windows onlooking the terrace garden
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RESIDENCE DESIGN A LIVING UNIT FOR TWO BROTHERS & FAMILY
KOLHAPUR December 2016 - March 2019 Ar. Shirish Beri and Ar. Asher Philip
A traditional house was the dream of Malushte’s, in their native place, Ratnagiri, a small coastal town of Maharashtra. With the increasing size of family, the two brother’s wanted different houses as per their personalised choices keeping in mind that ultimately it forms one single dwelling unit in the limited area they had. The idea was to retain the sanctity of the place by using the local, vernacular materials for construction amidst the natural setup and preserving the already existing trees on site.
Site visits & design details. Pg 79-80
The comparatively long driveway through the existing trees, increases onces curiosity about the houses. The houses gradually start appearing between the trees. The driveway terminates in front of a floor high lawn mound which is flanked by two entrance porches and hidden verandahs at two levels. The lawn rises over the slabs of the lower house to become a terrrace garden whereas it stays below the big sloping roof of the other house. Thus, though symmetrical in plan, the two houses look different.
RESIDENCE DESIGN
CONCEPT
The use of laterite masonry maintenance free ambience. celebrates the importance of scale and does not appear
and wood gives the houses a traditional The central axial placement of the well water. The big in size, it retains a human overpowering due to its organisational spread and landscaping.
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fig. 66: the human scale
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fig. 67: construction of landscaped mound at the entrance
fig. 68: frame patterns on ceiling in concrete
RESIDENCE DESIGN
CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS
fig. 69: staircase connecting two different blocks
fig. 70: heirarchy of built blocks and porousity
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fig. 71: false ceiling in locally procured wood
fig. 72: discussions at the landscaped terrace leading to the external mound
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FINISHED PROJECT PHOTOS
fig. 73: laterite pattern to visually break the monotony
fig. 74: onlooking the bedroom balcony
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PEACE RETREAT SPACES FOR DEEP EXPERIENCES
KELASHI, KONKAN August 2017 Ar. Shirish Beri and Ar. Asher Philip
How often do we come across natural spaces around us that tend to stimulate our senses and fills us with vigour and energy! The project qualifies as a landscape project where the site was identified by the clients on their road journey in order experience the various landforms present in the region. The place gave them the sense of belongingness and certain zones with high metaphysical energy. The project explores the possibilities of providing people with a communal space in harmony in viscinity to the Arabian Sea to raise self consciousness and open meditative spaces.
Concept development, presentation drawings, 3D visualizations Pg 95-96
The design considers the existing site (terra firma) with the trees as the energy elements. The design connects with the ground not only as a base but an enclosure, a maker of space, the land is flat, stepped and vertical. The element of water joins in to enhance the overall experience. It connects with the existing trees as energy centers in multiple ways.The trees abutting the central space are at a higher level on a podium. Thus shading the space below. The trees that are further off are again constructed around a ‘paar’ to connect to the central sunken space in the form of a stepped terrain. The tree paar further connects to the nearby point, creating an interconnected strong physical energy field. Different size and scale of deep malas with oil lamps and water rings around them symbolise the different energy points. The ideal places for people to sit and connect would be under the chosen tree canopies - platform, built seats or on the intermediate stepped terraces. Some of the these spaces can be semi covered. The main ‘Shiva linga’ is covered with the pergola and glass at the upper ground level. The intermediate spaces betweeen the energy points and energy routes shall be kept open, flexible with some informal, natural green landscape if possible, and some random seats can be provided. The whole, overall built spaces- walls, floors, platforms, steps and planter spaces would be mainly made out of locally available laterite stone. This will create a homogenous, carved out kind of natural ambience.
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fig. 75: entrance marked by deep malas in ascending heights
fig. 76: the rear o.a.t. with water reservoir and stage
fig. 77: energy points denoted by laterite deep malas for lamps and water element in the base
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3D VISUALISATIONS
fig. 78: ariel view of the site
fig. 79: hardscape around the shiva linga with water pouring
fig. 80: steps changing levels and leading to different energy points away from the central axis
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CONSULTANCY PROJECT: STATION REDEVELOPMENT
REDEVELOPING TRANSIT HUB CONSERVATIVE SURGERY OF AMBALA CANTT. RAILWAY STATION
AMBALA July 2018- February 2019
Ambala railway station is one of the most important nodes for Northern Railways. Being the gateway to Haryana from Chandigarh and Punjab, a lot of modal interchange takes place here for the capital city, New Delhi and various other places. Ambala railway station has undergone a lot of transformation over period of years due to globalisation and with increasing demand of society. Average footfall of the railway station 55,000 passengers in 24 hours and 310 trains arrive and depart from the station. Ambala Cantt. Railway station needed a proper clean-up both literally and design wise. The demands are ever increasing and to cater them, requires an absolute redesign that is both sensitive and constraint based on the fact that the station is operational twenty-four-seven.
Consultancy project: concept formulation, design, 3D and working drawings Pg 105-106
The redesign of the Ambala Cantt. Railway station was proposed around the time when the station had reached its peak in terms of being extremely chaotic and after having been declared as one of the dirtiest stations of the country. The design theme or the concept is inspired from the Brutal style of architecture fused with the ancient archway systems. The identity of the station has been preserved as it was before. The raw exposed brick and concrete with modern glass gives it a grand and classical majestic character. The colonnaded informal space for the passengers along with the three major entry points with huge arches creates juxtaposition with the right blend of typical Indian and Modern-brutalism.
CONSULTANCY PROJECT: STATION REDEVELOPMENT
CONCEPT AND EXISTING CRISES
The station just not caters to the communal needs but also acts as a congregational hub for the developing Ambala. The making of "meeting points" creates an impactful image in minds of people, of railway station being a node for commuting as well as a recreation space. It also addresses to the presence of the National Highway and the ISBT opposite to it. So, it becomes a critical junction for travellers. Its unique structure creates a sense of thought and invites the society to celebrate.
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fig. 81: from the highway onlooking the central pedestrianised walkway
The prime objective was to de-clutter th was required. A proper circulation and s of on road vehicles was necessary. Apar need of the hour in order to create a public amenities. The toilets had to be r surgery for the railway sta fig. 82: segregated lanes for autos, cards and two wheelers with the grand covered porch
fig. 83: elevation
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PROPOSED DESIGN VISUALISATIONS
fig. 84: ariel view of the central porch with traffic flow movement
he railway station. An immediate facelift segregation of pederstrians to that that rt from all this, a visual connect was the clear line between administration and redone. In nutshell it was a conservative ation as a community hub. fig. 85: circulation setup in ariel view
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PROPOSED SITE CIRCULATION
footpath planters pavers 150x150 kotah cobble stone landscape as detail existing blocks 1200 wide cattle trap compound wall as/ detail kerb stone as/ detail demolition
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STEP 1: Construction of the arches and framework, as false facade, 8 metres from the existing wall at entrance. Demolition of main entrance porch with the circulation area.
STEP 2: Construction of the colonnaded spaces and circulation area along with relocation of the heritage locomotives. Demolition of the Block 1 of services at Platform 1.
STEP 3: Construction of the main porch with concourse at first floor and block 1 with the colonnaded space. Demolition of secondary porch along with unused railway auditorium.
CONSULTANCY PROJECT: STATION REDEVELOPMENT
STAGES OF CONSTRUCTION
STEP 4: Construction of the secondary porch and waiting/meeting areas. Demolition of Block 2 at railway platform 1.
STEP 5: Construction of block 2 along with the colonnaded space, hence completing the facade work and services at platform 1. Demolition of Block 2 at railway platform 1.
STEP 6: Construction of concourse at first floor and connecting it with FOBs and laying over of the main roof form that encapsulates the entire station. Demolition of the existing sheds and repairing of remaining platform areas.
Pg 113-114
CONSULTANCY PROJECT: STATION REDEVELOPMENT
SECTIONS FOR NEW CIRCULATION
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CONSULTANCY PROJECT: STATION REDEVELOPMENT
SEAT, WATER OUTLET AND FACADE FACE LIFT DETAILS
fig. 86: before- typical elevation
fig. 87: after- typical elevation
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TYPICAL TOILET DESIGN
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CONSULTANCY PROJECT: STATION REDEVELOPMENT
LIGHTING AND REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
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fig. 88: laying of paver tiles for the pedestrians with trees
fig. 89: level concreting the base for new parking area
The current scope of work was limite installation with the new signages for p for the transit hub is put into the secon steps of construction provided. Th The repaired roads and basic pub convenience to the passengers, alread ministry regarding the extensive poten community and de fig. 90: soil tilling at periphery to plant trees along boundary wall
CONSULTANCY PROJECT: STATION REDEVELOPMENT
CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS
fig. 91: repair of the drain pipelines and clean up
fig. 92: dividing the two lanes at entrance with a model locomotive
ed to the basic repair and equipment people. The originally proposed design nd phase of construction based on the he work is expected to start soon. blic amentities have provided much dy. An attempt is made to inform the ntial of the railway station to bind the esign application. fig. 93: freshly constructed lane with kerb stones
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