Dicken Joshi Academic
ROFILE
Exhibition on the Edge The design process began by developing an algorithm for the initial 3 rooms. The algorithm was based on the geography of the city I grew up at, Kathmandu, Nepal. Kathmandu city is a “valley“ surrounded by beautiful, luscious green hills with the spectacular backdrop of mighty glittering Himalayan range on its Northern side. Himalayan ranges are rigid and solidly built. Likewise, the planes for each of these rooms were developed such that one of the planes was considered as “Himalayan range” and kept static as “datum point” whereas other planes were treated as more dynamic, fluid and expressive.
The planes for the three rooms were each assigned an alphabet of the word “KATHMANDU”. The plane named “H” on each of the room were considered Himalayan range and kept sturdy and solid with minimal modifications whereas the other planes were subjected to various alterations. The algorithmic changes were applied to all the rooms and consequently, the final forms achieved for all 3 rooms.
Thus, achieved final forms for 3 rooms were superimposed upon each other that resulted in a unique space. This unique space was further cut along 3 axes X, Y and Z. The 3 cut section planes were again superimposed and the space created became the starting point for the next project:
Extraction In the process of understanding the object, its configuration and how the object was organized one can analyzed the principles and techniques by extracting by looking beyond the obvious style or mere appearance of an object. This process allows is to analyze and discover strategies for design. Part of the exercise was to closely examine object of kinetic nature object made for daily use. The shape and form of the object was recorded using architectural tools. The object needs to destroy in order to extract and understand how the space has been organized. Later process had been recorded in various methods like Field Condition, Figure Ground study; Part to Whole study relation became the starting point for the next project:
Kaneda Moko Museum Architecture can be a medium for the influence of making the art as well as viewing art. The “Kaneda Moko Museum” is about kinetic objects in display and their visitors, about constructed spaces and human interactions within them. The idea of designing this museum was to signify a place that values experiment, innovation and diversity. Although, this space was thought of as place for exhibition and interaction, the driving factor of the layout of the spaces and overall form was visibility and accessibility. The reference for the basic geometry of the layout was derived from the outline of the “field condition part to whole relationship” project. The front partial setback of the building acts as a drawing point for the pedestrian movement from the surrounding areas and creates a sense of dynamic public space. Flexibility in exhibition spaces were proposed by designing different size of galleries, independent volumes fitted together in a three dimensional puzzle. Variety of galleries laid out at different levels serves the display strategies of separation or by those of integration. On one hand, the double heighted lobby, wide open staircase and open courtyard exhibits are prominently placed so that visitors can see each other moving through the building interacting with the art. Whereas, on the other hand, the exhibition spaces at the upper levels are slightly separated for the display of objects that do not need as much transparency. A careful examination of the spatial possibilities in the galleries is proposed, with particular attention to the verticality necessary for such a tight site. The building maintains the principle of function driven forms that visibly define the look of the building exterior. The envelope of the building is an interesting combination of solid blocks and transparent surfaces; rectangular as well undulating walls. The juxtaposition of these unique surfaces gives the building a sculptural form.
Sky Light
Roof
Skin
Structure
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ZONING PROGRAMS
A Analysis of The Negative e a Space Common function and Academic Block
The Design Process began with the analysis of the rock formation in Joshua Tree National Park. The analysis included not only the beauty of the spaces created by these massive rocks but also the hidden spaces and cracks that was formed millions of years ago.
Administration Block
Support and Service Block
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10.0
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Emergency Support Block
These cracks and NEGATIVE spaces were not formed during the formation of rock but were created over the years which provide liveliness to these rocks. The cracks also provide shade and life for plants, animals and humans. These negative spaces provide COMFORT in the harsh climate. The beauty of these Negative spaces
CIRCULATION
Information Zone
Drop Zone Parking Pedestrain Circulation Trail Emergency Access Vehicles Entry Vehicles Exit
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Figure ground Analysis and understanding the geological aspect of the rocks. This process formulated the starting point of the Design process.
Tracing the Geometric line of Negative Space. The traced Vertical (Elevation) and Horizontal (Satellite) line are then overlaid on each other to define the Space.
SITE PLAN Scale: 1/32”=1’-0”
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Ground Level Circulation Vertical Circulation AXIS is defined by the point of interests on the site .These points of interests emphasize the orientation and placing of the built form.
The Form was traced from the Line work generated from the Figure Ground and Negative Spaces placed along the AXIS and defined by the point of interests and destination “Barker Dam”.
FRONT ELEVATION Scale: 1/16”-1-0”
Stage
Viewing Deck
Back Stage Auditorium Amphitheater
Rear Plaza
Storage Weather Exhibit /Deep Lobby
Prefunction
Class-2
Up
Storage
Plaza/Ranger Talk Sloped Landscape Nature Garden
Storage
Up Lobby
Mechanical Room
Lift Class-1 Stor age
Information
CROSS SECTION
Out Door Class-3
Scale: 1/16”-1-0”
Storage Office-1
Battery Room First Aid
Recycle Room Toilet Landscape Court
Office-2
Landscape Court Store Room
Office-3
Covered Area
Front Plaza
Viweing Deck -East Fountain
Catering Post Office
Store
Family Toilet Her
His
Work Room
Tech. Room
Auditorium
Maintenance Office
Fire Station Garage Ground Maintenance
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
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Board Room
Library
Lobby Below Viewing Deck
Dn Exhibit Corridor Lift
Exhibition
The Roof
Stage
Viewing Deck
Back Stage Auditorium Amphitheater
Rear Plaza
Storage Weather Exhibit /Deep Lobby
Prefunction
Class-2
Up
Storage
Plaza/Ranger Talk Sloped Landscape Nature Garden
Storage
Up Lobby
Mechanical Room
Lift
The Structure
Class-1 Information
Storage
Viewing Deck-West
Out Door Class-3
Storage Office-1
Battery Room First Aid
Recycle Room Toilet Landscape Court
Office-2
Landscape Court Store Room
Office-3
Viewing Deck-West
Covered Area
Front Plaza
Viweing Deck -East Fountain
Catering Post Office
Store
Family Toilet Her
His
Work Room
Tech. Room
Maintenance Office
Fire Station
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
Garage Ground Maintenance
The Column and The Wall
The Floor
SYSTEM
TRANSVERSE SECTION
2”x2” Steel section 6”x6” Steel frame 1” dia Support tension rod
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Rain water Adjustable pedestal Steel finish roof 6” Air gap 2” thk. concrete Steel deck
R13 insulation 5/8” thk. gypsum board ceiling 1”=1/8” slope
Steel beam 5/8” thk. gypsum board R13 insulation 5/8” thk. waterproof board Water proof vapor barrier Corten steel finish from outside
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2’-0”
Cortain steel head finish Low e double pane glass Aluminum window frame Hard wood edge finish
Hard wood flooring 2” Fly ash concrete floor
2’-0”
Steel decking
Steel “I” beam
Ceiling light
15’-0”
5/8” thk. Gypsum board suspended ceiling
6x6 Steel beam Cortain steel head finish Door machine inside wall 5’-0”
10’-0”
Mechanical operated folding garage door
Fly ash concrete floor
Concrete column Existing ground level Concrete foundation
BLENDING ARCHITECTURE
WITH NATURE
The concept for the project “THE RESERVE� is centered on the blending built form and nature in order to create a piece of architecture that becomes part of nature as well as part of social fabric of the Mission Viejo. The building will have open layout with interior spaces connected with the exterior through transparent glass walls, landscaping and a bridge with viewing deck. The building itself is divided into two parts in order to integrate landscape in the built form and to provide continuity of the topography inside and outside the property. The whole idea is not to just create a building but to create an atmosphere that will enmesh itself with its context. As the building itself is a Conservancy , it not only accommodates the researchers of Conservation to monitor the flora and fauna and endangered species but itself becomes an illustration of natural conservation. The build-ing is so designed that it perfectly blends into the ground profile in order to not tarnish the pristine nature of the site.
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The design process is based on the principle of connecting structure with the natural environment. This is done through reacting to the exterior environment, including the sun, wind, weather patterns and temperature. In addition to the more functional aspects of relating to the environment, the building will also work to visually bring the natural environment within the built one. This is the only way that true integration can occur and the result will be a blending of the exterior and built contexts. What truly brings life to a building is the way that it engages the soul of the people. This project focuses in truly fulfilling its purpose by providing space for research of conservation as well as give its residents an experience of living
UNDERSTANDING THE SITE CHOOSING THE SITE
ANALYZING THE SITE
CONNECTING THE SITE
MEADOWS
HILLS
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Primary view from the site are the MEADOW below the site and the Hills in North and East Direction. The Topography also follow the same direction, this define orientation of the building.
Top of the site become the obvious choice for the placing if the build mass. This allows to maximize the view and the surrounding.
Introducing the Ramp and Viewing Bridge become a new dots that connect to the site in a dynamic way. As this allows the visitors to connect to the site thought the building thus building become the part of the landscape rather than treating in SPLITTING the built mass in two not only solve the Issue also allow isolation. the GROUND to integrate into the built from. Placing the build mass at the top of the hills give maximizing the view however this also block the view of the back site of the site while you approaching from below.
Skin
Framing
Concrete Wall
DETAILS 0’ 3” 6”
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