INTERSECTION- A HOUSING PROJECT

LOCATION: CHARODI LAKE, AHMEDABAD

SITE: DAKSHINAYAN (BELOW THE LAKE)

AIM: HOUSING FOR IIM STUDENTS (MASTER’S DEGREE)

TOTAL NO. OF STUDENTS: 200 NO.

Concept: Comfortable living spaces which intersect and interact with each other , to create private and public gathering spaces. Main intersecting spaces created are:-

1.Passenger walk

2.Cylinders and Cuboidal intersection to create form

3.Intersection between hardscape and soft-scape

Traditional language is also incorporated in this project for eg.

- connecting bridges that create shaded narrow streets

- low rise buildings i.e G+1

- smaller courtyards and a larger central courtyard space

- exposed brick vault structure

The three units come together to form a cluster. The spaces in these plans are designed according to the basic needs of master students in IIM. Pooja Room is also provided for families considering all age group of people who do their masters. Ground floor bedrooms and low rise units to ease the movement for the old age group.

Cluster Plan

The cluster composition forms common outdoor space in between , also creating interactive spaces. In y-direction bridge connecting two units ia seen with a central partition to maintain privacy and create seperation in the combination. This bridge shades the narrow passage formed through the composition, and this is inspired from traditional housing design and Asian Games Village by Raj Rewal.

Site Development

Intersecting pedestrian street , shaded through connecting bridges above. Entry from 3 sides as the road connects the site. Parking space near the site entry to allow easier vehicular movement. A common park at the intersection of the streets.

Parking Spaces

Entry Points

The units are placed according to a hypothetical grid , centre lines in y-direction are in a straight axis for easier setting out planning. Trees surround the site and added according to landscape, Access to context is also considered while planning.

Section A

Section B

Section C

Section D

Section E

Section F

Flooring Detail Plan

This mosaic pattern is designed such that it can be combined infinitely to create this pattern, Its inspired from MC Eschers work.

Layout Gf

SPARSHA- A VOCATIONAL CENTRE

LOCATION: TRAGAD, AHMEDABAD SITE AREA:

AIM: VOCATIONAL CENTRE FOR MENTALLY CHALLENGED (18yr+)

TOTAL NO. OF STUDENTS: 120 No.

Concept: Comfortable living spaces which intersect and interact with each other , to create private and public gathering spaces. Main intersecting spaces created are:-

1.Passenger walk

2.Cylinders and Cuboidal intersection to create form

3.Intersection between hardscape and soft-scape

Traditional language is also incorporated in this project for eg.

- connecting bridges that create shaded narrow streets

- low rise buildings i.e G+1

- smaller courtyards and a larger central courtyard space

- exposed brick vault structure

NATURAL LIGHT DIFFUSED LIGHT MAX FLEXIBILITY

Light is essential for a human vision, whether it’s natural or artificial.

Acoustics account for sensitivities due to variable qualities of noise, sound, infiltration and perception.

SENSORY ZONES MAX ACCESSIBILITY TRANSITION

Nature in learning and healing settings is essential. These vignettes explore integration strategies and discuss the potential programmatic organisation.

SECTION A-A’

SECTION B-B’

Rammed Earth - for Texture insulation, cooling property

Connection of open spaces to semi-open and closed spaces.

Fins act as sensory element and promotes venturi effect

Semi private escape zones

Nature provides another layer of security, transition & collective belonging

Ground Floor Plan

The design involves concious efforts to provide comfortable environment yet a place where they can adapt according to outer world. Nature is recognised as the best element to bring them a sense of belonging.

PLANNING: G-1 HANDICRAFT WORKSHOP

G ADMIN, RETAIL CENTRES, WORKSHOPS, CANTEEN

G+1 CLASSROOMS, SENSORY ZONES

G+2 LIBRARY, ROOF GARDENS

Form intends to express their life-

.Organic, blends in

.Rigidities

.Aura, playful

.Hidden underneath

.Shadows

.etc

MATERIAL STUDIO - STEEL

LOCATION: KERELA

SITE AREA: 2000 sqm

AIM: HOME FOR A FAMILY OF 5 WITH STEEL IN WARM & HUMID CLIMATE

CLIMATE: WARM & HUMID

Concept: The material steel is explored thoroughly and how steel can be used in warm & humid climate considering the affect of this on the material and prevention measures that can be taken to enhance the use as well as use the properties of the material efficiently.

Steel-

- High compressive strength

- high tensile strength

- works good with cantilevers

- possible larger spanning

- 2 way & 3 way systems

Warm & Humid Climate-

- Requires proper cross ventillation

- Large openings are possible

- insulation should be good

- green roofs and green architecture can be explored

- condesation problems occur with metal buildings

- Attics can be made for efficient heat transfer

Designing With Steel

SIMPLE CONNECTION COLUMN TO FOUNDATION CONNECTION

BEAM TO BEAM CONNECTION

RIGID CONNECTION

Conceptual Analysis

Drawings

Section A

Section B

The design involves a cantilever structure i.e 1/3rd of the simply supported spanning. Louvers cover most of the facade to complement the warm and humid climate. Both horizontal and vertical louvers are provided according to privacy of the space. Ground floor mainly involves semi public spaces and a bedroom for grandmother , while private spaces on the first floor.

Ground Floor Plan

First Floor Plan