CRETE 3rd Semester Academic Project Location: Manipal, India November 2016
The CRETE Material Museum lies in the outer end of the Manipal University campus. Situated on a contoured site, it views down to a meadow filled with peacocks. I was initially interested with manipulating bricks to create a building form. The design evolved as the cantilevers and courtyard started to emerge. I took advantage of the cantilevers to immerse the user with the dramatic view of the meadow. By orienting and placing the museum on the apex of the site, it achieved a monumental entry towards the museum
The contoured site was ideal for beautiful views, large windows that span across the building allows for full immersion with the site. The workshops and museums are connected with ramps and do not affect the natural topography. The concept initiated with the manipulation of bricks. Bricks have an even proportion that promotes building bonds with mortar. The concept was driven by this bond of brick. The modularity of the material can be seen throughout the design. The cantilevered front and back gives the design a better connectivity with the context.