Research

Drawings on site and inferences

A attempt at mapping the history and current landmarks and characteristic of the Fort and market area in Bangalore

Mental mapping

The start point for the research was a walk through the different locations making a mental map of the streets and buildings

Movement through time and space

The different historical maps of bangalore were studies to come up with three maps which show how the city developed over time

Mapping movement patterns and Ideas for change

The circulation patterns near the fort area is studies and then a new movement pattern is proposed with the integration of a local market . By using the guidance of grids and using the elements of the market as nodes people are subconsciously guided in different paths

The prayer rooms include bamboo curtains so the space can be divided further

Adaptation of the technology of noise cancellation earphones with a double layer enclosure and pressure sensitive tiles which will sense and activate an externally added soundtrack around every person to enhance their experience.

The final form is orangic as it expands and constricts with the type of spaces within

The OAT with the water pool is the central element that brings everyone together

Stage 1 section- No noise reduction or acoustic properties

Can sacred spaces be placed in the centre of the noisiest cities?~

At the time where it is becoming more and more different to get land in over crowded urban scenarios, we have to look for substitutes to large open lands for building quiet spaces. Yú-j is an endeavour to design sacred spaces at the nodes in well-developed cities.

Yú-j makes use of noise cancellation technologies and pressure sensitive tiles to environments within cities which are reminiscent of every individual sacred space.

Sound used well in conjunction to other senses can create spiritual experiences.

Yú-j studies and combines the patterns of sounds which are commonly encountered in various spiritual places and enhance user’s insight.

The individual pods provide a serene space for meditation away from all the noise

Site

Delhi, India’s capital city being one of the noisiest places, is planned around circles(round-abouts)

One of Delhi’s 3 main roundabouts is chosen:

MANDI HOUSE CIRCLE

The diameter of this particular circle, as many others around the city, is 80m.

This design can be retrofitted to any other round-about or convergence in an urban context

2. Duma House project was in the design stage when assigned. work done: - massing models - concept design - basic drawings - tender drawings - models ( digital and physical )

BLOCK MODELS