Portfolio- Yashna Garg

YA S H N A G A R G P O RT FO L I O

Content 1. ink and photoshop rendering 2. newsletter 3. public library 4. cafeteria and retail store 5. personal space 6. residence 7. heritage retrofit 8. wet area 9. workstation 1 10.workstation 2 11.coffee table 12.sketching 13.photography 14.painting 15.trousseau packaging

INK AND PHOTOSHOP R E N D E R I N G

NEWSLETTER I N T E R I O R

D ES I G N

PUBLIC L I B R A RY

WHY THIS PROJECT? The role of library is undergoing a change socially and through new modes of communication. Technological innovations and digitization of resources (like the internet) have changed the traditional forms of collecting information. Though these methods are eliminating need for traditional structures, there is also an argument for the need of thephysical interaction with books and peers in the library. There still exists a strong support for books in the traditional form and the need for the joy of reading. It is seen that people still have healthy reading habits and go to libraries even in the digital environment.

AIM ?

To create a user centred design which fulfils the needs, wants and limitations of the end user of the service or product provided.

Encouraging the users to be collaborative, rather than passively receiving information and services.

OBJECTIVE? Bring together the reader and books Create a learning and peaceful environment Enabling the user to submit requests related to the items of interest Information consulting Knowledge transformation Audio-visual learning PURPOSE? Information centre Education leisure USER GROUP? 16yrs -40yrs (school students, teachers, college students and general public) CLIENT? Noida Lok Authority

LOCATION OF SITE: ABC transformers, Sector 58, Noida Currently a factory

Market and residential area

Plot area: 1807 sq. m Built up floor area: 1200 sq. m

Residential area Commercial and industrial area

Physical model of the site (without design iterations)

Through and through: Sections of the site(without columns)

WHY THIS SITE? Noida has only one public library which is not centrally located. People have to go to Delhi on order to access the public libraries.

This site not only acts like a central location to Noida but also is in reach of almost 6-7 km (15-20 minutes) or less from anywhere in Noida. It is away from the noisy areas of the city and is close to residential areas, schools, colleges(design, engineering and technology, business) and commercial areas.

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Location and site images

DESIGN STRATEGY AND CONCEPT The rectangular geometry of the building tends to create long linear movement. This rectangular and linear form is used as an advantage . There is a huge visual connection throughout the library , both, horizontally and vertically. The double height spaces and transparent partitions make the spaces differentiated yet inter-connected, gives better lighting and good legibility. A person from one floor can see what activity is taking place on the other floor.

Talking about libraries, one needs concentration. As per research, double height spaces and good lighting helps to increase concentration and productivity of a person. That is why, I have played with the volume of the existing stricture. I have used skylights, translucent concrete and windows for good lighting and ventilation. Translucent concrete, apart from filtering light into the building, also saves energy consumption.

I have created various discussion rich areas. There is a visual connection throughout the library.

Translucent concrete is a concrete based building material having light transmissivity. This property is mainly due to uniform distribution of high numerical aperture Plastic Optical Fibres (POF) throughout its body.

PRIVACY ZONING

DESIGN PROGRAM

SILENT ZONE •Silent space for individual study No cell phones •No conversation

QUIET ZONE •Quiet space for small group Minimal conversation •Cell phones set to vibrate

CONVERSATION FRIENDLY ZONE •A space to work collaboratively •Electronics used with low volume or headphones

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN (SECOND FLOOR)

PLUMBING LAYOUT (FIRST FLOOR)

WET AREA DETAIL (TOILET- FIRST FLOOR)

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CAFÉ R E TA I L

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The overall design strategy is to depict a sense of connection between spaces. The visitor shall experience the grandness and have clear indication of the spaces without any confusion.

Main concept is to make the space lively and truly engaging but at the same time indulges one to experience the space. Modernity is achieved by designing the area in such a way that there is a sense of interaction amongst the people visiting. The idea is to make the space look like a part of the exhibiting area itself and not just merely a cafĂŠ.

The entry has been made universally accessible. since the main concept is interaction, separate space has been given where one can sit, discuss, talk about work, art or anything. The cafeteria gives the freedom to do personal work also.

The retail Store's design strategy is to make people go into the space deliberately. The path of the cafeteria passes through the retail store. It comprises of products that one would prefer buying when going to a galley such as books, paintings, scarfs, key chains, mugs, t-shirts, etc.

SITE IMAGES

FLOOR AREA: 455 sq.m

INTERACTION ZONE

DINING

RETAIL STORE

RETAIL STORE

DINING

SPILL OUT AREA

PERSONAL S PAC E

PROCESS Designed a personal space in a 5m*5m*5m cube with a minimum of 5 functions using a mezzanine which are sleeping, bathroom, entertainment, studying, pantry.

The concept behind the space was to make it look large and cheerful with fluidity.

I made bubble diagrams to come up with the zoning and used anthropometry to define space areas.

PROTOTYPE – EXPLORATION ON MODEL

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN

RESIDENCE D ES I G N

Designed a residence for my own family on a given plot area with defined beams and columns. Studied the client thoroughly and designed spaces accordingly. Spaces were zoned according to the interaction levels, vastu, movement patterns, and privacy.

After having done a site analysis (daylight, movement, clearance, zoning, proximity and principles of design) of my existing residence and a house in Kerela (state in India), I noted the pros and cons of the current space usage pattern for both. I then listed the desired pattern of movement I wanted in the house after consulting other members of the house. Zoning diagrams were followed by bubble diagrams followed by current and desired proximity charts. The bubble diagram with least cons was chosen and the schematic zoning was finalised. Made a paper model to understand the space better in a 3D form and made iterations. The main entry divides the plan into public and semi public areas. The zoning clearly defines the spatial relationship among the spaces.

Ventilation and daylighting has been given wherever necessary. The dining and kitchen are in major adjacency for the family and guests to sit together and have an interactive session.

PLOT AREA: 633 SQ.M SINGLE FLOOR AREA: 220 SQ.M TOTAL FLOOR AREA: 440 SQ.M

PROXIMITY MATRIX

FIRST FLOOR

KITCHEN

LOBBY

LIVING ROOM

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR LOBBY

H E R I TA G E R E T R O F I T

AN INTERVENTION IN AGRASEN KI BAOLI (STEPWELL)

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WET AREA R E - D ES I G N

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GOAL: To redesign a washroom.

Hand drafted the existing washroom to understand aspects such as measuring the dimensions of the WC, washbasin, etc.

Noted the routine of the client to analyze the behavior.

Critically analyzed the existing space and noted the pros and cons including functions of it.

A design brief was created followed by a mood board, color board and texture board.

According to the brief, the new washroom had to be calm and peaceful with good space for free movement.

Various layouts were made and the final layout was done. A specification chart was also made for the fixtures and tiles.

FURNITURE D ES I G N

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During the brief it was said that we have to use a minimum of 2 processes in any product we choose to design. Deciding the 2 or 3 processes was not an easy task. I wanted to choose something which is not easy to deal with yet possible.

I chose bending over weaving because weaving is not easy in acrylic but bending is possible through heating. I then decided to get and inlay of a weaved material (probably cloth) in the acrylic and decided to make a table. As the process was time consuming. I started out with some internet research and the sketched a few ideas as to how the two processes could be incorporated into my design.

I thought of a table which could be used for various functions such a coffee table, magazine holder, A cosmetics case Though my sketches I was able to incorporate all the three functions in my design.

I measured my own cosmetic case to get help in the dimensions for sections of the cosmetics drawer.

When I went to the workshops I found out that the process-inlaying is very time consuming and expensive. I also had to delete the cosmetics case from my design because of the high costing. I had to drop this idea and I ultimately changed my processes to laser cutting and bending in acrylic. As the number of bends was increasing my cost, I had to reduce them to 2.

The acrylic was 8mm thick.

I wanted to get the laser cutting on the side faces but then it would reduce the load bearing strength of the product. Therefore I decided to get the cutting on the lower face of the product.

Even after the product was completed, it did not have enough stability and was not strong enough to last for a long duration.

Therefore, a wooden frame was given around the edges.

Time consumed to complete product: 12 days

WORK IN PROGRESS

Tenon- acrylic Mortise- wood

Miter joint

Dimensions 820mm*410mm*420mm Length*width*height Materials used Transparent Acrylic 8mm thick C.P. teak 40mm thick Ivory 25mm thick

GOAL: To design a furniture piece keeping in mind the user and his requirements of 8’x4’ plywood with minimum wastage.

How the ply wood was cut

The idea started by making something that I want, like a shoe rack or a modular sofa with table or a study table for bed. These furniture pieces were either too big or too small for the given piece of plywood. I thought of another modular furniture piece , i.e. a modular study table. By now I had enough knowledge about anthropometry, therefore it did not take much time to design a customised study table for myself. The product went through a few changes on discussion with the carpenter for least wastage in the plywood.

The fabrication of the furniture piece took 5 days.

About the furniture PASTING AND EDGE SMOOTHENING OF MICA

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NAILS AND FEVICOL WAS USED FOR PASTING VENEER TO WOOD

One can store things in it, use it as a sitting space and also use it as a work station. The main function of this piece is study table.

It is comfortable. One does not get tired working for hours and hours.

GOAL: To design a workstation for two people using anthropometric study.

This was a group project comprising two members. We first discussed amongst each other and listed down common functions we both needed in a workstation. After having done the anthropometric study, we decided a common amount of space used for each function.

The design came to a minimalist approach after various iterations.

PERSONAL S K I L L S

S K E T C H I N G

PHOTOGRAPHY

P H O T O G R A P H Y

P O S T E R C O L O U R

S T A I N G L A S S & R E L I E F W O R K

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