Transcendence the embracing pod
Assembly Stages of the Pod | 7 Sequential constructional order of the structural and functional elements of the Pod 1. Metal Flanges
2. Fixing of Wooden beams
3. Metal Rings - tie members 4. Concrete floor plate
5. Ramp and Dome structure 6. Outer shell structure
Concept | Taking the form of an Egg and fusing it with the site and manifesting it according to function
7. Outer Skin
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Inter-relationship between Pods | Emergence spaces through interconnection
Space Planning and Activity | Each Level of the Pod is catering to different function through the elements and space quality. Ground level is for Public function, First level is for Private function and Second level is for semi-private function.
Ground level: Informal gathering space
Flexibility through the outer skin
First level: Sleeping space and Bath
Second level: Meditation and Photography space
Legend 1. Adjustable Metal base junction catering to undulated surface (350 x 250mm) 2. Douglas-Fir Glulam wooden beam 3. Outer skin of the pod, ETFE material (thermal resistant) having exterior mirror finish coat 4. Metal structural bracket supporting the floor 5. Metal element for the floor plate 6. Pre-cast concrete floor plate connected through junction detail 7. Opening of outer shell skin 8. Heating pipe 9. Central shaft catering to services and heating the entire pod 10. Fire place 11. Bridge junction 12. Transparent solar panel dome 13. Dome structure 14. Outer frame for the skin 15. Structure connecting the outer skin structure
Watching the night sky through the eyes of the Pod | The pod performing as the datum during the night time, stating the comfortable presence of it on the rich colored texture terrain
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Classical camping space organization
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Service shaft, slab and self-sufficient Pod
7 Interior view of the pod looking outside | The outer skin lines resonating with the texture of the wave and profile of the terrain while resulting the ephemeral light quality in the space
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Emerging and Merging with the Context | The cluster of Pod overlooking the heart of the wave as well as prominently showing the presence on the site while forming coherent relationship
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Minimum Visual disturbance to the context
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10 Performance through Grace | The structure and system of the pod working in resonance to perform in the varied range of temperature in harsh climate without compromising on aesthetics Panoramic views
Outer skin as light diffuser
Minimum physical disturbance of context
Expandability through addition of Pod
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Section - Relationship of Each level with the Context | Each level according to the function within it guides the relationship with the context