Architecture Portfolio (2018-23) | Dikshita Prakash | RVCA

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PARUDEESA This thesis proposes to reconnect the indigenous to their lost practices and create new possibilities ͘

O1 PARUDEESA

-A new ray of hope for the indigenous

This Thesis explores the need for creating a meaningful impact on the community. The following are some potential architectural interventions that i considered by Incorporating traditional design elements inspired by the tribal architecture of the region.The premise started with the relationship of architecture with learning spaces. How each mind cognitively experiences spaces differently and different elements can arise to different outcomes. This thesis project proposes a comprehensive tribal rejuvenation initiative, focusing on the Kuruma and Kurichiya communities who were forcibly displaced from their ancestral lands due to the buffer zone act in the Bansurasagar dam locality.

The primary aim is to facilitate the reconnection of these indigenous groups with their eroded cultural practices, traditional knowledge systems, and profound heritage, while seamlessly integrating contemporary elements. The overarching objective is to establish an architectural interface that effectively bridges the gap between these tribal communities and urban society, serving as a dynamic platform for education, cultural exchange, exploration, mutual understanding, and collective growth.

Focus on incorporating sustainable infrastructure systems that align with the indigenous practices and values. This could involve integrating rainwater harvesting techniques, natural ventilation strategies, and passive cooling methods to create environmentally responsive and energy-efficient buildings.

LOCATION :LAKKIDI , VYTHIRI,WAYNAD MENTORS:AR.ANUP NAIK , AR.SSEEMA MAIYA, AR. MEHUL PATEL, AR. NAGARAJ VASTAREY , AR. MEETA JAIN AUTHOR :DIKSHITA PRAKASH STUDIO : THESIS PROJECT SEM X

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FIG 11 - SITE CONTEXT PLAN

Site area shown in red. One edge of this site is a national highway and one edge is a side road which connects to the main vetenary campus road .The larger backdrop towards the site is the vythiri hills.

Kvasu Football ground

FIG 3 - CONTEXT MAP FROM GOOGLE EARTH, SITE MARKED IN RED

College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences,Wayanad.

Cheppok Stadium Mens Hostel ground

WAYANAD

SANGHAMUGAM

CHENGANNUR

CVAS POOKODE WATER TANK

FIG 2 - SHOWS A DOCUMENTATION OF CHARACTER (THREE TYPES OF CHALA OF TRIBAL )DWELLINGS

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Wayanad

TRIBAL HISTORY OF WAYANAD

FIG 12 - SITE ZOOMED IN PLAN Site slopes about 12m from the highest point to the lowest point of the site .

This thesis will explore the idea of creating a platform to preserve traditional knowledge of prevalent Adivasi communities of Wayanad by also providing a major gateway for tourism.

Also trying to provide the visitors an up close experience on the heritage and culture of the tribal people Also trying to provide the visitors an up close experience on the heritage and culture of the tribal people DIKSHITA PRAKASH .1RW18AT033.

FIG 6 : COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Site slopes about 12m from the highest point to the lowest point of the site .

FIG 13 - SITE SECTIONS

TRIBAL HISTORY OF WAYANAD

SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

FIG 27- PAVILION SPACE IN FRONT OF THE CAMPUS

FIG 28- ROAD TO THE SITE

FIG 18 - EAST SIDE VIEW

FIG 19- WEST SIDE VIEW FROM SITE

Environment and ecology Culture

World views

practices

Economy Lakkidi

Issues

A tribal market Bamboo treatment centre Bamboo production centre andicraft learning centre Vocational training learning centre

Collecting Data about eco tourism and sustainable design practices

Muttil - alpetta Analysing the precedent studies Analysing the issues

Agriculture

Identifying the group entering the site and their activities

FIG 20 - VIEW TO THE HIGHEST POINT OF THE SITE

Analysing the context

Parudeesa Families

FIG 21 - N-S VIEWS

Children Ngo representatives

oungsters craftsmen

Tribal dwellings Community hall (for weddings discussions) .

Tribal hamlets

Skilled labourers Students Artists

FIG 22- RED SOIL FIG 23-TYPES OF ROCKS ON SITE TYPE FOUND ON SITE

FIG 25- VIEWS OF LAKKIDI CAMPUS AND THE ROAD PARALLEL TO THE SITE

FIG 29 - MIND-MAP DEPICTING THE PROCESS AND PROGRAMS

V E E R J I B H A I ‘ S H O U S E (cept archives- CASE STUDY) Walls are made of flat, stacked stone masonry which in many places is finished with mud and cow dung plaster. Wooden beams, joists for the mezzanine and rafters for the roof are built through an assemblage of found pieces finished very roughly to fit the given condition. Vertical posts (Kubi) hold up the main beams (juttaddi) with joists (doda) and woven mats (dhabki) above.

FIG 24-TREES FOUND ON SITE - silver oak, Anjili Chakka (Artocarpus hirsutus),Albezia lebek

FIG 26 - FLORA AND SENSE OF TEXTURE ON SITE

SAMPLING CRITERIATraditional occupation ( agriculture,honey-gathering ,bond laborers) NATURE OF LOCATIONRemote as well as in vicinity of town

INFORMATION (VIA NEWSPAPER)

FIG 17- MAPPING OF ACTIVITIES THAT CAN TAKE PLACE IN THE SITE IN RELATION TO THE TWO TRIBAL COMMUNITIES

FIG 9 - SHOWING THE KOTTU PAATU PERFORMED BY KURUMA COMMUNITY

FIG 15 - ELEVATION OF SITE FROM ROAD SIDE

FIG 10 -WOMEN WALKING BACK AFTER THEY WORK IN PADDY FIELDS

FIG 14 - PLAN OF CLUSTER AND ACTIVITIES TAKEN PLACE AT DIFFERENT TIME OF THE DAY

FIG 6 : ADJACENCY DIAGRAM ( SHOWING THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS)

FIG 16 - ELEVATION OF SITE FROM LAKKIDI CAMPUS SIDE

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PLAN at 1.5 m ABOVE CONTOUR LEVEL 842 SCALE 1:500

ROOF PLAN SCALE 1:500

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LEARNING /SKILL

LEARNING /SKILL LIBRARY , HONEY TEST LAB,AYURVEDIC MEDICINE ,RAMMED EARTH AND BABOO WORKSHOP AREA ,VOCATIONAL TRAINING , SCHOOL 5-10 YEARS.

COMMUNITY AT CENTRE SHARED SPACE , DISCUSSIONS, WEDDINGS TO TAKE PLACE ,WASHING AREA TOILETS ,WATER WELL

ANCESTRAL STONE WRAPPED AROUND A FOREST UMBRELLA

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EXPLORATION OF THE MATERIAL AND TECHNIQUES AND CASE STUDIES EARLIER MODEL ITERATIONS

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VIEW FROM THE SACRED ZONE ( HIGHEST POINT)

DETAIL CROSS SECTION SCALE 1:50

VIEW FROM THE INTERIOR OF HANDICRAFT TRAINING UNIT

EXPLODED VIEW - DETAIL IN COMMUNITY SHARED SPACE

EXPLODED VIEW - DETAIL IN DWELLING SPACE

VIEW BETWEEN THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE AND DWELLINGS

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DESIGN PROCESS

VISUALIZATION AND DETAILS

FIG 38- SHOWING THE INTERIOR CHARACTER OF SPACES

Exploration in terms of : i) semi open open private spaces ii) how it contributes to the people . iii) more than functionality . Except not just resolving the function . Something towards the city . As its an example worth following . iv) Use of avocative materials- ie it evokes a feeling other than practicality so as to enhance the experience even form.

FIG 32- INITIAL PLAN SHOWING THE CONNECTION OF SPACES AND ITS NEED

Pile foundation: This techniqueis used here to support a building on a sloping site and minimize excavation and leveling work.

FIG 33 - INITIAL SECTION SHOWING THE ROOF AND IN BETWEEN SPACES

FIG 35 A) B) - UNDERSTANDING THE CLUSTER PATTERNS OF EXISTING COMMUNITY AND IMPORTANT OF SCARED ZONE

Cantilevering: This technique is used here to create a sense of lightness and openness in the building design, while also accommodating the site's topography.

Split-level design: A split-level design involves dividing the building into multiple levels that follow the contour of the site, with each level connected by a short flight of stairs.

This technique is used to create a dynamic and interesting building design that responds to the site's topography.

FIG 34- PLAN SHOWING THE ARRANGEMENT OF CLUSTERS AND THE CHARACTER RESPONSE TO CONTOURS

since its a contour site with a 2m interval , hence several construction techniques are used to address this issue.

Terracing: Terracing is considered which involves creating level platforms on the sloping site by cutting into the slope and constructing retaining walls to hold back the soil. This technique allows you to create a series of flat areas that can be used for building or landscaping.

FIG 36- SHOWING THE MATERIAL AND METHOD USED FOR THE EXTERIOR FACADE

FIG 35- UNDERSTANDING THE SITE

Handmade School / Anna Heringer + Eike Roswag

FIG 37 - INITIAL PLAN WITH BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF ORGANISATION BETWEEN CLUSTER

Human Settlements in Africa : the role of housing and building

Context: Bangladesh is a fertile alluvial land in the Gulf of Bengal and the land with the highest population density in the world. Much of the vernacular built tradition uses earth and bamboo as a building material, however, construction techniques are error-prone and many buildings lack foundations and damp proof coursing. Such buildings require regular maintenance, are often prone to damage and last on average only 10 years.

Project aims: It is particularly important to improve the quality of living in the rural areas in order to counteract the continuing popula- tion migration to the cities. The primary potential for developing building in the rural areas is the low cost of labour and locally available resources such as earth and bamboo.

This massive resettlement scheme demonstrates that even under the most unfavourable circumstances large-scale improvements of the living conditions of desperately poor people are attainable. The value of the programme relates not only to the better physical environment that has been created, but particularly to the mobilization and the stimulation of people who so far were hardly involved in any development.

In the new settlements continuous improvements can be observed: Dwellings are extended; durable materials are used to replace waste wood and tins; and schools, markets and other facilities are gradually filling the open spaces. Subsequent social surveys point at the development of further activities by the local population.

These very positive achievements can particularly be attributed to: EAST SIDE ELEVATION

— Participation of the people, which is indispensable for any large-scale programme of this nature. Participation was secured primarily because the rights, needs and resources of the people were fully recognized. Security of tenure and efficient assistance of concerned Government staff stimulated the people to seize the opportunity so that concrete results could be achieved at short notice. This in turn had a stimulating effect on subsequent schemes.

WEST SIDE ELEVATION

BODRUM LOFT- Tabanlioglu Architects

FIG 30 - SHOWS THE VARIOUS SETTLEMENTS ,ITS MATERIAL , TYPES OF BUILDING METHODS FIG 29- SECTION SHOWING THE INTERIOR CARVED OUT SPACE FOR CHILDREN

The architecture of the new school reflects this principle and provides different kinds of spaces and uses to support this approach to teaching and learning. On the ground floor with its thick earth walls, three classrooms are located each with their own access opening to an organically shaped system of ‘caves’ to the rear of the classroom.

The upper floor is by contrast light and open, the openings in its bamboo walls offering sweeping views across the sur roundings, its large interior providing space for movement. The view expands across the treetops and the village pond. Light and shadows from the bamboo strips play across the earth floor and contrast with the colourful materials of the saris on the ceiling.

FIG 31- SHOWS THE PARTICIPATORY DESIGN APPROACH OF THE COMMUNITY PEOPLE

The concentric, as well as the radial type, however, has two disadvantages: 1. Interconnecting roads between commercial and industrial zones have to pass residential ones: ring roads in radial developments and radial reads in concentric patterns.

2. Some of the residential zones will be situated unfavourably from the viewpoint of disturbing features such as pollution from adjoining industrial zones.

— The recognition that normal Government procedures are not suitable for dealing with a programme of this nature. For this reason an ad hoc Government team was appointed and the implementation of the programme was organised in such a way that formal procedures did not delay the actual rehabilitation process.

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CONCLUSIONS: The Thesis aims to contribute to the understanding of the importance of preArchitectural language blends with the unique topography, responding to and reshaping it without disturbing its essential qualities. Clad mainly with pine trees and Mediterranean foliage, the trees of the land were documented, and the project is designed and -where necessary- revised accordingly. Strong in architectural intentions, yet blending perfectly within the setting, units are placed with a certain precision.

serving cultural heritage and traditional lifestyles in tribal communities, the study can also provide a design solution that can help improve the living conditions of the Kurichiya and kuruma communities while promoting their cultural heritage. The proposal also looks at bringing in new people into the village and celebrate the culture of the community, thus creating new opportunities for the people. The design looks at exploring new possibilities with traditional materials, walking towards a more sustainable development.

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O2 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE -DDIR ARCHITECTURE STUDIO

AN EVOLUTIONARY PROCESS THROUGH ART,ARCHITECTURE AND HUMANITY .THE STUDIO DEALT WITH VARIOUS DESIGN CRITERIAS WHICH INCLUDE A MIX OF BOTH ART AND ARCHITECTURE CONSIDERING HUMANITY AS AN ASPECT TO LEARN FROM. THE PROJECTS DONE HAS A VERY SUBTLE CHARECTER MERGING WITH THE NATURE AND THE MATERIALITY. THE FIRST FEW WEEKS FO THE STUDIO DEALT WITH ANALYSING AND LEARNING THE DETAILS WHICH WERE VERY IMOIRTANT TO DEVELOP THE DESIGN PROCESS RIGHT FROM THE START WHICH INTURN HELPED IN FUTURE PROJECTS.

LOCATION :BENGALURU PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT: DOMINIC DUBE MENTORS: AR.SARAH M TEEKAY,AR.VIPUL GUPTA AUTHOR :DIKSHITA PRAKASH STUDIO : SEM IX

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O3 Synaptic Flux -PUBLIC LIBRARY

Library can be more than just a house of books. A place where one can expand his or her knowledge can take place through many ways and the way we design such spaces can influence many such activities. The idea of play stems from the similar urge to create spaces that can house these various activities.

LOCATION :NEARSAMSUNG OPERA HOUSE , BENGALURU MENTORS:SALILA VANK,DEEPAK RAMADASAN,SHALINI PRAKASH, SHANTESH KELVEKAR AUTHOR :DIKSHITA PRAKASH STUDIO : ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN V11

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- ACCORDION BOOK

Play is not leisure, play is essential.

It is a social, biological, historical, and universal need that all humans, and species, have. Johan Huizinga, in Homo ludens, states that “Play is older than culture, for culture, however inadequately defined, always presupposes human society, and animals have not waited for man to teach them their playing … Play is a thing by itself.”

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THIRD FLOOR Exibition informal,Discussion spaces,Informaldiscussion zone

SECOND FLOOR Co-WorkSpace,Library,Seminar rooms,Toilets,Discussion spaces.

FIRST FLOOR Children’s library ,reading spaces private,restoration room , library office.

GROUND FLOOR (CIRCULATION DIAGRAM) GROUND FLOOR Auditorium,AV room, katte, toilets, Exhibition formal ,seminar rooms , Thoroughfare platform.

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC VIEW

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O4 Re- Integration -CULTURAL CENTRE A cultural centre in itself provides a platform and opportunity for many. To carefully design these spaces that engage with the neighbours and their practices so as to have a space where people can collaborate, teach and learn was the main intent to such a space. These spaces were carefully thought of in regards with the edge conditions so as to make the corners more engaging and to bring in much more people into the site

LOCATION :NEAR QUEENS ROAD CUNNINGAM ROAD JUNCTION (LADY JEHANGIR KOTHARI MEMORIAL HALL- EXISSTING BUILDING ON SITE ) MENTORS:VASUDEV KANTHARAJ , MEGHA NANAIAH, ANURDAHA DINESHA. AUTHOR :DIKSHITA PRAKASH STUDIO : ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN V

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LEGEND1. Heritage gallery 2. Exhibition space 3.Artist stay facility 4. Food court 5.Workshops 6. Visitor centre.

7.Library 8.Admin 9.Auditorium 10.Temporary Art gallery 11.OAT 12.Thoroughfare 13.Co - work space

All the structures are connected to the peripheral road ,the past and the future culture grows out the past ,without culture no community or space can create future. The design for this cultural centre embraces both past and future, capture in the present both in terms of archietctural expression and internal logic, this proposal digs down in the past and reaches into the future.

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Workshop space Auditorium Restoration room Co - work space

Library office

Individual reading or practie space Cafeteria/Food court

Semi -open studio spaces Court ( exhibition space)

Co - work space

Workshop space

Outdoor seating space

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O5 Synergy -MEDIA HUB CAMPUS A Media Hub campus is planned in a decentralized manner and are connected through spaces like walkways and recreational areas,the landscape elements integrated with the built environment . The institutional zones are seperated from resedential area with the inbetween courts and play in levels,the activities are planned that they spill over into inward looking spaces.

LOCATION :NEAR MANYATHA TECH PARK MENTORS:NILAY PATALIA , PRAMOD JAISWAL, NANDITHA PANKAJ SIVARAMA AUTHOR :DIKSHITA PRAKASH STUDIO : ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN V1

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CONCEPT PROCESS- - - - - - - -

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

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RESEDENTIAL ZONE SEMI OPEN SPACES FOR LEARNING WORKSHOP SPACE

RECORDING STUDIOS PERFORMANCE SPACES

SECTION AA

LIBRARY RESEDENTIAL ZONE PERFORMANCE SPACE ADMIN LEARNINGPODS (PRIVATE) EXHIBITION SPACE READING SPACE (SEMI -OPEN)

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The Media Hub is designed in such a way that the genral insititutional orientation is done vertically and in various different local points.

It has a set of overlooking courtyards,spill over spaces from classrooms , liminal connecting spaces.

Media is about multitudinous distortions and perspectives,here the campus breaks down into various sets of spaces with a play of scale and levels, also has a set of closed/open/flexible compartmentsin conjuction with outdoor seating spaces.

O6 Play -INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT PROJECT BRIEF : 6000 X 2800X 4500 space built an architectural project.

Project that fits into a context charecter study ( Cas Holman ) . The play of spaces .

LOCATION :NEAR Vidhan soudha, Bengaluru TYPOLOGY : Housing MENTORS:Architha B , Meera V , Pankaj S AUTHOR :Dikshita Prakash STUDIO : Interior Design Studio

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O7 Outreach Centre -SCOPES OF MOVEMENT IN BIAL Creating an experiential walkthrough to get familirized with the Bangalore city , by personifying diff areas through energy color, sound (music) , texture From the initial idea of how media is anything that involves all these factors.

LOCATION : BIAL BENGALURU PROJECT TYPE : OUTREACH CENTRE FOR MEDIA HUB MENTORS:PRAMOD JAISWAL , NANDITHA,NILAY PATALIA,PANKAJ S AUTHOR :DIKSHITA PRAKASH STUDIO : ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN VI

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SITE - BIAL , BENGALURU

The kinetic sculpture that goes through the gives the feel of path of each part of the city , e.g. : how mg road is muchenergetic and kinetic compared to Jayanagar .

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Creating an experiential walkthrough to get familirized with the Bangalore city , by personifying diff areas through energy color, sound (music) , texture From the initial idea of how media is anything that involves all these factors .

MODEL VIEWS -

Materials used : RCC and steel

PLAN AT GROUND LEVEL

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O8 Technical Drawings

-WORKING AND CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

A mixed use building consisting of mercantile and office spaces in Banglore designed as per NBC guidelines a set of working drawings were submitted for the same .

LOCATION :HYPOTHETICAL SITE MENTORS:ANUPRIYA SAXENA, INDRANEEL BATTCHARYA, ANURADHA DINESHA, RAMYA AUTHOR :DIKSHITA PRAKASH STUDIO : WORKING DRAWING I & II

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MISCELLANEOUS -POSTERS, DOCUMENTATION ,RESERACH. A collection of work showing exploration of architecture and allied fields.

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ABSTRACT DRAWING DONE FOR CRAFTS AND ARCHITECTURE ELECTIVE

This portfolio is solely created for the purpose of application in architectural organisations .

All the works are carried out by Dikshita Prakash unless mentioned otherwise.