CASE STUDY

Church of Sagrada Familia 1882-1926

Architect - Antoni Gaudí

Location - Barcelona , Spain

Construction - masonry system

Construction of the church began in 1882 and Gaudi took over a year later. Today it is Barcelona’s most famous landmarks .

The Architect

Antoni Gaudi is known for nature-inspired designs and worked on the ambitious church until his death.

The most notable example of biomorphic architecture within the Sagrada Familia is that the branching columns of the nave. The columns are slightly inclined toward the inside within the central nave. The number of sides for each column depends on the load it must carry and increases because the column rises. The design mimics the natural weight distribution of trees, allowing each column truly a greater load than a standard column.

Concept

The interior appears more majestic and mysterious that the outside. Its ample use of irregular shapes and a mind-bending vault system is very imposing and should take your time to require in. It’s a robust affinity to a jungle, albeit a concrete one.

Sagrada Familia was based on the traditions of Gothic and Byzantine cathedrals. It has got the form of latin cross and the concept design is cubism.

One of the Antoni Gaudi’s main idea of sagrada familia in terms of creating a visual satisfaction is to implement the idea of tree branch and sunlight. He designed the columns and arches this way to fit into the light shine from the skylight to create the tree-branches and sunlight effect.

Prototype Design

The technology plays an important role in development of Biomorphism from ancient to its relevance in modern world. Understanding it through analysis and case-study has helped me to return all the way down to designing a prototype. Analysis was that specialize in precedent studies originated in nature,where design properties, design intentions and parameters were identified.

Leaf : Plant Metaphor

A leaf may be a organ of a plant and is that the principal lateral appendage of the stem, usually born above ground and specialized for photosynthesis. Initially analyzed how leaf has different layers of pattern and texture formed when twisted.

Process of twisting

Design -1 (Organic Bus Stop)

It provides a unique waiting experience to the traveler . The design initially starts with a leaf structure molded and twisted at different level. A structural layer is formed at each level of twisting , giving a experience of Hierarchal movement.

Design - 2 (Gazebo)

A leaf structure when bent in a specific direction creates a gazebo shades which could illuminate the public place. Three layers of structure are placed one after another to enhance the space. Giving the same view from the top.

Design-3 (Lounge Chair)

Leaf when middle vine kept constant and twisted throughout it gives a look alike structure of half leaf . The shape follow the human body curvature, offers a comfortable position to the user. This lounge chair looks modern and futuristic in its white clean colors that make it fit to any modern and contemporary interior.

Texture in a leaf

Design derivation

This structure that looks like a single sheet from front and back but gives an organic form when looked from each side grabbing public’s attention.

Design derivation

A pavilion structure giving a unique experience providing shade with slit of sunlight coming into the garden area and a transitional space for passing by pedestrian.

Design derivation

A modern burnish design, whether placed at the pool on the deck or in the garden giving the user experiences a level of comfortability with a slit of book holder at back.

Working Drawing

The main aim of this exercise was to measure draw a residential kitchen and understand each detail with a broad view. The site is at Akota, Vadodra.

Instructor : Dr Anastasia Karandinou

Year : 2nd semester of masters

(Advanced Interior Design 2)

This project is about redesigning a derelict building; the former Engine house, situated opposite the entrance of the new Museum of London. The Engine house is situated on the junction of Smithfield street and West Smithfield street, opposite the West Poultry avenue. It is a small one storey triangular building, built in 1898 by Reeves and Styche.

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