PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
GAGAN DEEP IAD B 2012‐2016
INDEX ANALYSIS OF THE CURRENT RESIDENCE RESIDENCE CASE STUDY : THE BRICK HOUSE PROJECT BRIEF CURRENT AND DESIRED QUALITY CHART DESIGN BRIEF PROXIMITY MATRIX BUBBLE DIAGRAM SCHEMATIC ZONING DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS PAPER MODEL LAYOUTS OF PLAN FINAL PLAN FINAL SKETCH UP MODEL CONCEPT SHEETS
RESIDENCE ANALYSIS
ANALYSIS OF THE EXISTING HOUSE PLAN It was a task to measure each detail of the house and draft it. The layout of spaces vary different from place to place because spaces are used differently everywhere. It gave an idea of measurements and spaces. It helped us to find out the standards of furniture and to compare the contrast in our homes.
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• THREE FLOOR RESIDENCE •BUILT IN 1960 •GOT PARTIALLY RENOVATED IN 2007 •ACCOMODATES SIX FAMILY MEMBERS
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1‐ Entrance 2‐Guest Room 3‐ Drawing room 4‐ Bathroom 5‐Dinning space 6‐Kitchen 7‐Grandmother’s Room + Bathroom 8‐ Staircase 9‐ Under Stair Store 10‐ Buffer zone I 11‐ Master Bedroom + Bathroom 12‐ Puja Space 13‐Buffer zone II 14‐Sibling’s Bedroom 15‐ My Room 16‐ Bathroom 17‐ Buffer zone III 18‐ Terrace 19‐ Utility space
ZONING
SPACE USAGE SEMI PRIVATE
PRIVATE
MOST USED
ONCE/ TWICE IN A DAY
SEMI PUBLIC RARELY USED BUFFER NO ONE USES MY ROOM EXCEPT ME. BEING ON THE SECOND FLOOR MAKES IT MORE PRIVATE
USED BY OUTSIDERS AS WELL AS MEMBERS THUS CONSIDERED SEMI PRIVATE
USED EXTENSIVELY BY SERVICE PROVIDERS
BUFFER ZONE CONNECTING TO DIFFERENT SPACES
COMMONLY USED THE DRAWING ROOM IS AT THE CORNER: DARK AND DINGY THUS MAKING IT THE LEAST USED SPACE KITCHEN AND BUFFER AREA HAS A LOT OF MOVEMENT THROUGHT THE DAY ME AND MY BROTHER JUST USE OUR ROOM AS WE ARE ALL DAY OUT . THE GURUDWARA IS USED FOR WORSHIPPING GOD WHICH IS VISITED BY EACH MEMBER ONCE IN A DAY
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SPACE THIS FLOOR IS HIGHLY ASYMETRICAL BUT PROVIDES SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE TOO..
THERE IS A GREAT BALANCE OF THE POSITVE AND NEGATIVE SPACES ON THIS FLOOR.
THIS FLOOR IS ASYMETRIC: ITS LOADED WITH FURNITURE AND CREATES CLEARANCE AS A QUESTION AT SOME POINTS TOO.
AXIS
THE TRANSITION FROM ONE PLACE TO THE OTHER IS REALLY SYSTEMATIC.
A STRONG LINEAR AXIS IS BEEN FOLLOWED.
THE BUFFER ZONE IN THE CENTER CONNECTS TO ALL THE SPACES AROUND.
ACCESS HERE SHOWN IS THE PROXIMITY OF TWO MAJOR SPACES (MASTER BEDROOM AND KITCHEN)OF THE HOUSE TO THE REST OF THE PLACES
THE MASTER BEDROOM IS TOO FAR FROM THE KITCHEN BUT QUITE CLOSE TO THE SIBLINGS ROOM. THE KITCHEN IS NO WHERE CLOSER TO MY AS WELL AS MY BROTHER’S ROOM MASTERBEDROOM BEING ON THE FIIRST FLOOR HELPS IN MAINTAING A LEVEL OF PRIVACE BUT MAKES IS A BIT FAR FROM THE ENTERANCE OF THE HOUSE. SINCE THE KITCHEN IS ACCESSED BY PART TIME SERVANTS TOO, HAVING IT CLOSER TO THE ENTERANCE HELPS IN MAINTAING THE ZONE TYPOLOGY KITCHEN IS IHAVING A CLEAR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DINING SPACE AS WELL AS THE FORMAL DRAWING
NATURAL DAYLIGHT AVAILABLE THE PLEASANT VEIW IS AVAILABLE FROM THE GROUND FLOOR AS ANOTHER ADJACENT HOUSE BLOCKES THE SITE FOR REST OF THE FLOORS
VIEWS & VENTILATION THESE TWO SIDES OF THE HOUSE ARE COMPLETELY BLOCKED DUE TO ADJACENT RESIDENCE APPARTMENTS THUS HAVE NO VIEW FROM THIS SIDE
GREAT VENTILATION CLEAR VIEW AVAILABE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION
INFERENCES SWINGS OF THE CABINET COLLIDE WHEN ACCESED AT THE SAME TIME THE CABINET PLACE IS TOO LOW+ IN THE CORNER CREATING INCONVINIENCE.
THE TABLE PLACE IS TOO WIDE COMPARED TO THE SPACE AVAILABLE THUS ENDS UP GETTING BANGED EITHER WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED FULLY OR THE UPBOARD IS ACCESSED. THE GLASSDOOR OF THE BATHROOM ENDS UP BANGING INTO THE BED EACH TIME WHEN OPENED FULLY
THE POWDER ROOM IS TOO SMALL WHERE AS THE DOOR IS AS BIG AS IT ONE OF THE ADJACENT CREATING CLEARANCE ISSUES.
THE ONE SEATER KEPT HERE TO SIT IS PLACED IN THE CENTER OF CUPBOARD AND THE LEGDE WALL NOT GIVING ENOUGH CLEARANCE.
HANDREST OF BOTHE THE SOFAS COLLIDE THE DOOR BANGS INTO THE HANDREST OF THE SOFA WHEN OPENED FULLY THE TABLE IS SLIGHTLY BIG COMPARED TO THE SPACE AVAILABLE THUS THERE ISNT SUFFIENT SPACE TO PLACE THE SIXTH CHAIR OF THE SET.
WOODEN CONSOLE KEPT HERE LEAVES LESS SPACE FOR THE PATH.
MOVEMENT
THE COMMON PATH SHARED BY ALL MEMBERS WHILE ACCESING ONE SPACE TO THE OTHER IS BEEN DISPLAYED.
OBSERVED THAT A VERY STRONG PATH IS BEEN FOLLOWED AS THE SPACED PLACED AROUND AND THE ORIENTATION PROVIDES DIRECTION.
FORM AND SPACE TOO MUCH OF FURNITURE AT CERTAIN PLACES WHERE ITS NOT REALLY REQUIRED MAKES THE SPACE LOOK TOO HEAVY.
BALANCE OF FURNITURE IN THE MASTER BEDROOM MAKES IT LOOK CALM .
LARGE SOFA SET WHITE AN ANTIQUE SHOWCASE CUPBOARD + THREE GLASS TABLES MAKES THE DRAWING ROOM SUFFOCATED.
SYMMETRY & ASYMMETRY ALL THE THREE FLOORS HAVE AN OVERLAPPING TRANSITION SPACE/ BUFFER ZONE WHICH GUIDES THE PATH.
Architects: Hiren Patel Architects Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Area: 335 sqm
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1‐ Entrance Lobby 2‐ Formal Drawing 3‐ Dining Area 4‐ Kitchen 5‐ Living room 6‐ Guest room I + Bathroom 7‐ Guest room II + Walk In + Bathroom 8‐ Powder room 9‐ Garden + Deck
10‐ Utility space 11‐ Home Theatre 12‐ Master Bedroom (Walk in+ Bathroom+ Verandah) 13‐ Kid’s room (Dresser + Bathroom) 14‐ Bedroom (Dresser + Bathroom) 15‐ Playing Area 16‐ Staircase
GROUND FLOOR
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There is a clear division of public, private and semi private spaces. The private areas are segregated by the semi private region between them thus creating a sense of privacy and encouraging interaction at the same time.
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FIRST FLOOR
Public
Semi‐ Private
Private
AXIS AND SPACE There are two main axis running through the house. They act as guiding paths which are connected by a vertical axis. Transformation of space Cuboid‐subtractive volumes Cuboidal compositions Subtraction of forms satisfies functional needs‐penetration, continuity and circulation
Structural Grid
Circulation and Movement
Views and Corners ‐Well connected spaces ‐Integrated according to the purpose ‐Radial as well as linear path.
LIGHT Openings at the corners and plane creates a physical barrier yet lets the outside come alive into the inside space West of the foyer is a generous sky‐ lit double height volume gently bathed with natural light via wall mounted narrow as well as cubical skylights
‐Determines volumes, ‐Allows interior spaces to look outward ‐Reveals surfaces as planes
The kitchen, dining and the living area have an open layout which creates oneness of space.
The powder room is situated in the semi private area near the kitchen which is a bit far from the formal drawing room.
These kitchen is very conveniently connected to the store as well as the utility area creating a very compact service area.
The placement of the kitchen and dining downstairs and bedrooms upstairs may prove to be of inconvenience to its frequent users.
Clearance in operational furniture and circulation
Insufficient clearance for a person to access the wc.
The Bedroom entrance door is prone to hit the table behind.
The circulation of the space is axial i.e. the circulation is governed by the axis and is properly planned. The furniture piece reduces the passage width making it narrower and thus creating hindrance.
Opposite furniture placed too close; insufficient clearance
The placement of furniture is not really aligned to any thing creates chances of insufficient clearance.
All the spaces are synchronized well with each other.
Organization Interlocking of spaces that eases the usability
An interesting element in the given space is that the entrances have been planned in a way that there is a buffer space provided.ie we do not directly enter into the main space.
Positive and Negative spaces ‐Balanced placement of furniture ‐Harmonious place ‐Ample space for clearance
Wall Structure
Column Brick wall Partitions
‐Linear exterior façade ‐Double height: to exaggerate the height ‐ Geometric cubic frame structure
Wooden vertical cantilevers for aesthetics as well as balancing the form
Angular cantilevers acting as an exterior highlight
Materials Used Brick The major component used to build the complete apartment and is left exposed at most of the place in interior as well as exteriors
Italian marble Used for flooring
Cement Brick wall treated with cement
Wood Core furniture and exterior vertical cantilevers
Glass Used to maintain a connection with the exterior and retailing transparency.
Highlighted partition
PROJECT BRIEF Task: To resolve the existing problems faced & provide a better residence design for their family to reside in.
MASTER BEDROOM It is a well designed room but lacks a view and accommodates my younger brother too due to supervision which is slightly inconvenient. A designed layout retaining existing features but providing another space for the younger brother to stay under supervision.
KITCHEN A medium sized , closed from all sides kitchen lacking a working triangle and relationship with the drawing room. A well organized kitchen with a working triangle and a easy relationship with the formal drawing as well as the dining.
The existing places along with the problems faced with proposed solutions ELDER BROTHERS ROOM A space with all different genres of material and lacks a bathroom around it. A thoughtful space with designed layout and a theme along with an attached bathroom.
GRANDMOTHERS ROOM A well ventilated room with heavy tv cabinet and an attached bathroom with clearance issues. A well thought off room with a great view, minimalistic tv unit and an easy to used with adequate clearances bathroom.
DRAWING ROOM A moderate sized room closed from all the sides with just one window opening and heavy furniture. A well designed formal drawing room with adequate amount of furniture and required degree of enclosure
DINING SPACE Closed from three sides with a heavy rectangular table lacking enough clearance space. A different shape dining table at an interactive place without least degree of enclosure required. GURUDWARA It is a well designed space with enough space to accommodate 50 people at one time but lacks a beautified entrance with a small water space to wash feet and hands. It even lacks a view. A designed layout incorporating the existing features but with enhancing the view of site and creating a provision to wash feet and a washbasin for hands.
CURRENT QUALITIES
Formal Drawing
Guest room
Dining space
Grand mothers room
Kitchen
Master bedroom
Puja room
Brothers room
My room
FEELING /MOOD
Causal
Informal
Informal
informal
Feel like cooking
Comfort and spacious
Very comfortable
Informal
Comfortable
IMAGE & STYLE
Confusing
Mixed
Modern
Cool and relaxing
Contemporary
Modern and earthy
Modern contemporary
Contempo rary
Modern and relaxing
DEGREE OF SPATIAL ENCLOSURE
Compact
Compact
Closed from 2 sides
Compact
Interactive yet compact
Huge
Huge and spacious
Compact
Compact
COMFORT AND SECURITY
Not much comfortable
Quite comfortable
Very comfortable
Too congested
Ease to work
Most comfortable
Highly comfortable
comfortabl e
Comfortable
QUALITY OF LIGHT
Brightly lit (artificially)
Adequate lit
Artificially lit brightly
Dingy
Brightly lit
Brightly lit (both N & A)
Brightly lit (a)
Brightly lit
Highly lit
FOCUS & ORIENTATION
Sofas
The wall color
Upholstery of chairs
The curtains
Marble countertop
Leather sofa
The stage
Study table
Wood texture
COLOR & TONE
Maroon and dull
Blue and cream
Tones of brown
Tones of light brown
Mix of cream ,brown and darkest green
Tones of brown White
Cream, brown
Dark brown tones
TEXTURES & MATERIALS
Light wood & texture upholstery
Matt cermica
Dark wood and Textured light marble wood
Marble and cream cermica
Dark wood and Antique wood leather
Light matt wood
Textured wood
ACOUSTIC ENVIROMENT
Silent as in corner of the House
Loud as its next to the entrance
Loud as in near to the buffer zone
Becomes loud when Tv is on
Loud as in near to the buffer zone
Silent as on the Silent and first floor peaceful
Quiet
Very quiet as on the second floor
THERMAL ENVIROMENT
Moderate
Cool
Cool
Cool
Moderate
Warm
Moderate
cool
Cool
FLEXIBITY & PROJECTED LENGTH OF USE
Used by drivers/ workers/ servants also
Used by the family/guest s
Used by family members only
Used by members and guests
Used by mother Used by and servants mother, father and younger brother extensively
Used by everyone
Just used by brother himself
Just used by me
WHAT I HAVE
DESIRED QUALITIES
Formal Drawing
Informal lounge
Dining space
Grand mothers room
Kitchen
Master bedroom
Gurudwara
Younger Brothers room
Elder Brothers room
FEELING /MOOD
Formal
Informal
Comfort
Informal
Feel like cooking
Comfort and spacious
Very comfortable
Informal and cozy
Informal and cozy
IMAGE & STYLE
Modern
Mix
Contemporary
Modern
Contemporary
Modern and contemporary
Modern contemporary
Modern
Modern Contemporary
DEGREE OF SPATIAL ENCLOSURE
Interactive
Compact
Interactive
Compact
Interactive
Compact and interactive
Huge and spacious
Playful
Spacious
COMFORT AND SECURITY
Comfortable
Highly cozy
Very comfortable
Highly comfortable
Ease to work
Most comfortable
Highly comfortable
comfortable
Highly comfortable
QUALITY OF LIGHT
Brightly lit (artificially)
Dim light
Brightly lit
Brightly lit
Brightly lit
Brightly lit (both N & A)
Brightly lit (a)
Brightly lit
Adequately lit
FOCUS & ORIENTATION
tall windows
Herman orange chair
Circular dining table
Wall cabinet
Marble countertop
Windows
The stage
Bed
Cabinet
COLOR & TONE
Grey scale
Highlights of orange
Tones of brown
Grey scale
Tones of brown
Tones of brown
White
Highlights of orange
Grey scale
TEXTURES & MATERIALS
Marble and texture wall
Marble and leather
Wood and mosaic floor tile
Textured light wood
Wood, marble and mosaic floor tile
Dark wood and leather
White texture
Marble and texture wall
Marble and texture wall
ACOUSTIC ENVIROMENT
Silent
Loud, when in use
moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Silent as on the first floor
Silent and peaceful
Quiet
Quiet
THERMAL ENVIROMENT
Moderate
Cool
Cool
Cool
Moderate
Cool
Moderate
cool
Cool
FLEXIBITY & PROJECTED LENGTH OF USE
Members/ guests
Members only
Members / guests
Used by members and guests
Used by mother and servants
Used by mother, father
Used by everyone
Just used by brother himself
Just used by brother himself
WHAT I REALLY WANT
OVERALL DESIGN BREIEF QUALITY OF THE HOUSE DAYLIGHT | GREENERY | PLEASANT & COOL | AIRY | A THEME OF COLOURS SPACIOUS | WELL CONNECTED | CLASSIFIED ZONES | FUSION OF MODERN & CONTEMPORARY STYLE FAMILY REQUIREMENTS RELATIONSHIP B/W DRAWING, DINING AND KITCHEN | MASTER BEDROOM AND SIBLINGS ROOM ISLAND COUNTER | YOUNGER BROTHER’S ROOM | BUFFER ZONES B/W SPACES | FAMILY LOUNGE WELL DESIGNED GURUDWARA | ACCESABILE UTILITY | CONVINIENT POWDER ROOM WISHLIST GARDEN DECK | TESSELATIONS | BAR |PLACES TO INTEGRATE EXTERIOR INTO INTERIOR
SECTION AND PLAN OF THE SITE
The Current Proximity Chart depicts the relation amongst spaces. Few spaces are not meant to be in close/in relation to each other but it cannot be altered.
PROXIMITY CHART EXISTING
The Desired Proximity Chart tries to mainly overcome the relation which is needed and which is not needed based on the current proximity chart.
PROPOSED
PROS ‐The powder room is adjacent to the formal drawing ‐Relationship b/w kitchen, dining and drawing ‐Guest bedroom closer to the entrance ‐Relationship b/w master bedroom and siblings room CONS ‐Stairs lead directly to the family lounge ‐Adjacent relationship of the den and the guest room ‐No relationship b/w den and the kitchen
BUBBLE DIAGRAMS PROS ‐The powder room is adjacent to the formal drawing ‐Relationship b/w kitchen, dining and drawing ‐Relationship b/w den and the kitchen ‐Relationship b/w master bedroom and siblings room ‐Integration of all rooms via family lounge CONS ‐Stairs lead directly to the family lounge ‐Puja room on the ground floor
PROS ‐The powder room is adjacent to the formal drawing ‐Relationship b/w kitchen, dining and drawing CONS ‐ Guest bedroom is not closer to the entrance ‐Stairs lead directly to the family lounge ‐No relationship b/w den and the kitchen ‐NO Relationship b/w master bedroom and siblings room
ZONING AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS WORKING OUT THE PROXIMITY OF DIFFERENT PLACES DERIVED FROM THE BUBBLE DIAGRAM WITH EACH OTHER AND IMPLYING IT. DEVELOPING A FORM OF THE SPACE TO MAINTAIN THE DIFFERENT ZONES . VERIFYING REQUIRED CIRCULATION FOR EACH SPACE USING ANTHROPOMETRIC DATA STUDY.
LAYOUT OPTIONS
FINAL LAYOUT
SITE PLAN ANALYSIS ZONING
AXIS AND MOVEMENT
POSITIVE & NEGATIVE SPACE
SUN PATH DIAGRAM
BALANCED COMPOSITION ASYMETRIC ALIGNMENT OF FURNITURE OF FURNITURE
FORM AND SPACE
INFERENCES THERE WASN’T ENOUGH CLEARANCE TO PLACE THE TABLE RIGHT NEXT TO THE BED
THE COLUMN PETRUDING OUT OF THE WALL WASN’T ASTHETICALLY PLEASANT
THE CABINET PLACED WAS BLOCKING LIGHT FROM THE EXTERNAL FAÇADE THE COLUMN PETRUDING OUT OF THE WALL WASN’T ASTHETICALLY PLEASANT
REFRIGRATOR AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE DEN WAS NOT APPEARING PLEASANT
THE SOFA WAS NOT ALIGNED TO THE WALL THUS APPEARING ABRUPT
THE GLASS WALL PARTITION BEHING THE DOOR WAS NOT GIVING CLEARANCE
PAPER MODEL WITH WINDOW CUT OUTS AND HEIGHTS OF THE ELEVATIONS IT HELPED US UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WHAT WE HAD VISUALLY IMAGINED AND WHAT ACTUALLY IT IS. MANY OPENINGS AND PLACEMENT OF OPENING WAS BETTER UNDERSTOOD WHEN SEEN IN ELEVATIONS. IT HELPED US DECIDE AND THINK WHETHER WE WERE SURE OF ALL OPENINGS.
Decisions made after the paper model: ‐Windows on the north facing side of the residence ‐Height of the partition of the formal drawing and the family lounge ‐Width of the window kitchen ‐View of the external façade ‐Opening for the bathroom ventilation ‐Partition of the wardrobe closet b/w the siblings room ‐Relationship b/w the opening of the ground and the first floor
FINAL SKETCH UP RESIDENCE MODEL
GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR
ENTRANCE LOBBY AND STAIRCASE
THE SOFA SET AT THE ENTERANCE DIVIDES THE SPACE INTO TWO ZONES
The placement of the sofa and the wall cabinet creates harmony
FORMAL DRAWING
The fixed wall window respond to the grey and white wall texture
The placement of the furniture is symmetric.
KEY DESIGN ELEMENT : LINES ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS
DINING TABLE AND KITCHEN
LIES ON THE CENTRE OF THE AXIS CREATING FOCUS
SIMILAR TONE FLOOR TILE IS BEEN USED TO CREATE SYMMETRY
THE CIRCULAR SHAPE OF THE TABLE SHOWS EMPHASIS.
Grandmothers room
THE LINE TEXTURE CREATES EMPHASIS ON THE WALL. THE FURNITURE PLACED ON THE LINEAR AXIS IS SIMILAR TO THE PATTERN USED IN THE FLOOR ABOVE MAINTAINS SYMMETRY
Informal lounge & Deck
Family Lounge
ORANGE IS BEEN USED TO CREATE FOCUS GEOMETRIC FORMS SUCH AS SQUARES, PENTAGONS HAVE BEEN HIGHLIGHED TO CREATE EMPHASIS
TONES OF GREY USED TO NEUTRALISE THE ENTIRE COLOR SCHEME SQUARE WALL NICHES HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO CREATE BALANCE AMONGST THE SPACE AND HIGHLIGHT
Gurudwara
IT LIES ON THE LINEAR AXIS AND IS SYMMETRIC IN NATURE WHITE HAS BEEN USED AS A PRIMARY COLOUR
THE WATER BODY TO DIP IN FEET AND STEP A LEVEL UP INTERPRETS A RANK
Master Bedroom
ANIMAL PRINT IS USED TO HIGHLIGHT THE USE OF BLACK AND WHITE THE LINEAR PATHE OF PLACEMNT OF FURNITURE IS BEEN FOLLOWED TO CREAT SYMMETRY WITH THE SIBLINGS ROOM NEXT TO IT
Younger brother’s room
ORANGE CARPET WITH THIS PATTERN IS THE FOCUS WHICH BALANCES WITH THE WHITE SPACE AROUND THE ROOM.
THEFURNITURE IS BEEN PLACED ON A LINEAR PATH TO CREATE SYMMETRY WITH THE OTHER TWO ROOMS
LINEAR AND BALANCED
GLASS PARTITION WARDROBE SHARED BY BOTH THE SIBLINGS
COMMON BATHROOM ACCESSED BY BOTH THE SIBLINGS
THIS COMMON SPACE B/W BOTH THE ROOMS CREATE A SORT OF HARMONY AND SYMMETRY
Elder brother’s room
THEFURNITURE IS BEEN PLACED ON A LINEAR PATH TO CREATE SYMMETRY WITH THE OTHER TWO ROOMS
THE CARPET OF DULL COLOURS CREATES FOCUS AS IT’S THE ONLY NOT‐SO‐HIGHLIGHTED THING IN THE ROOM