Da Vinci's Illusion Forest - The Poetry of Wooden Lattices

Da Vinci’s Illusion Forest The Poetry of Wooden Lattices

Jhanavi Parikh pid_20150

The BIG Re-Think

Interior Techniques in Interior Design Practices

ID 4010 | Level 4 | PG Program

Master of Interior Design Monsoon 2020 | Faculty of Design CEPT University

Da Vinci’s Illusion Forest

ID 4010 | Level 4 | PG Program

The Poetry of Wooden Lattices

The BIG Re-Think

Interior Techniques in Interior Design Practices Master of Interior Design Monsoon 2020 | Faculty of Design CEPT University

Content

0. About Studio

Interior Techniques in Interior Design Practices

1. Objectory

The study of Geometrical Compass

2. Factory

Designing Magazine Stand for Domus Magazine

3. Developing the Argument

Study of nine cases based on Historic era, Standardisation and Collaborative practices.

4.Ideating Role 01 of Interior Designer

Representing the Design on the Site of Mill Owner’s Association through series of Photomonatges

5.Ideating Role 02 of Interior Designer

Site: Safal Profitaire - Designing in a standardized site through plans and sections

6.Ideating Role 03 of Interior Designer Collaborative practices - Designing through 3D drawings

The BIG Re-Think Interior Techniques in Interior Design Practices Master Tutor: Prof. Kireet Patel Studio Tutors: Rishav Jain and Aparajita Basu Assistants: Shail Sheth and Paramdeep Singh Dayani

Brief Outline: The intention of this studio is to develop a multitude of notions, approaches, positions and arguments with reference to interior techniques and its implications on the interior design practice. Here interior technique is defined as “A method, tool and medium that modifies, alters, conceals, exposes an interior element, thus transforming the transformable quality of the space.” The studio offers an opportunity to develop a design position in different contexts by questioning preconceived notions of interior design.

It emphasizes the relationship between Interior techniques and its expression, identity and design outcome. The first four weeks are part of the common foundation program, where students from all streams work together to develop common skills and abilities. The later part of the studio is largely divided into two modules: the first module builds an argument on interior techniques through existing projects and the second module intends to develop a systematic approach to the application of the argument in three different contexts. It is an opportunity to develop an individual design position for disparate sites keeping the program constant.

Learning Outcomes: After completing this studio unit, the student will be able to: • Ability to develop a systematic argument/position/ approach on the interdependence between interior techniques and practice.

• Ability to translate/represent the design argument/ position/approach through 3- dimensional and material based outcomes.

• Ability to organize and evaluate the programmatic and pragmatic potential of derived design position.

• Ability to build a design vocabulary and test it through the selected context (site/program).

(As per the studio proposal*)

Week 01-02 | FD PG Common Exercises

Objectory Process: The Geometrical Compass is studied mainly through its sequence of assembly and importance of each component.

A pair of compasses, also known simply as a compass, is a technical drawing instrument that can be used for inscribing circles or arcs. As dividers, they can also be used as tools to measure distances, in particular on maps. Compasses can be used for mathematics, drafting, navigation and other purposes.

Compasses are usually made of metal or plastic, and consist of two parts connected by a hinge which can be adjusted to allow the changing of the radius of the circle drawn. Typically one part has a spike at its end, and the other part a pencil, or sometimes a pen.

Knurled wheel is the mechnaism that governs the adjustment of legs to obtain precise measurements.

Flat Head Filister Screws holds the legs as well as various attachments. These screws are made from stainless steel to avoid rustification with 6 threads at the botom. They are fastened along the threads of the object and manufactured through thread rolling with matt finish.

The needle made from stainless steel is a removable attachment fixed with round cover screw.

Process Sketches to understand the assembly of the compass have 13 components

Week 03-04 | FD PG Common Exercises

Factory Process: This floor mounted magazine stand has been designed and developed with three principles in the group of three, that were derieved from the indiviual ideas in the beginning. The three principles are: • Cantelivered Top •Simple Geometry •Frame Structure Hence, the final output showcases the amalgamation of the three derived principles with the provided material kit.

Material Kit 1. Wood - 40x40x750 (2) 2. Wood - 75x40x1000 (1) 3. MS L Angle - 25x25x750 (2) 4. 10MM MS Rod - 750 (2) 5. MS Sheet - 450x600 6. Perforated Sheet - 450x00

Bent Ms perforated sheet to be inserted in wooden slit Mortise and Tenon joinery for wood

The wooden member acts as a stopper to hold the book

Individual Design - Alternate 01

The slit in between helps in creating the balance as well as acts material separator

Concept 01 Concept 02 Concept 03

Design Development 01 | 02 | 03 | 04

Week 05 | FD PG Module 01

Developing the Argument Brief: In a project, elements define a language to alter the form.

This form is not necessarily an exterior element, rather it should be looked at how does it envelop a volume to give a meaningful definition to it. The envelope consists of alteration and modification of spatial and volume planes that are a combination of material techniques as well as the form of elements. The property of a material and its technique must reflect the aspects of temporariness and disassembly to achieve flexibility in an interior space. Also, this altered and modified material acts as a module for the formation of an element that will probably have its nature of repetition.

The repetition with the nature of temporariness will lead to the outcome of flexibility. Further, this outcome will contribute to a larger attribute of space i.e. transformation in the transition of different functions.

Output – Flexibility in a space to have a transformation in the transition at a functional level.

Ways of Achieving – Alteration of material, the temporariness of a material, modifying the volume of space/plane, applying material techniques, assembly-disassembly of an element, repetition of elements, placement in layout at a spatial level.

“Flexibility in space - at planar and volume level can be achieved by assembly and dissembly of elements ”

Ideating Roles of an Interior Designer

Week 06-07 | FD PG Module 02

Ideating Role 1 of Interior Designer Brief: The Argument Flexibility in space – at planar and volume level can be achieved by assembly-disassembly of elements. This can be elaborated as the process of coming together and falling apart.

The term, Flexibility in space will refer to the aspects of the following things: - Its translation in layout - Alteration and modification as envelope - Also, this altered and modified envelope acting as a module for the formation of an element with premutation and combination of materials.

Interior Techniques Assembly-disassembly of an element Alteration of material + applying material techniques Modifying the volume of space/plane Placement in layout at a spatial level.

Site - Mill Owner’s Association Program / Function of the Space: An Exhibition space for school students that will function for six hours a day. This space will provide an experience to dive into the world of dream machines with spatial and visual flexibility along with an experiential journey.

Process Collage 01

Captions

Process Collage 02

Process Collage 03

Process Collage 04

Photomontage 01

Photomontage 02

Photomontage 03

Photomontage 04

Photomontage 05

Week 08-10 | FD PG Module 02

Ideating Role 2 of Interior Designer Brief:

ARGUEMENT - Flexibility in space – at planar and volume level can be achieved by assembly-disassembly of elements.

Master Architect - Kengo Kuma In order to form the assembly and disassembly of elements, the stacking and interlocking of elements has been adopted for the design. Oriku form of joinery has been experimented which stands strong without the use of nails or any other mechanism.

Alternate staggering of components creates an element with form that act as ceiling, column, partition etc. as whole. The concept here is to create an experience that is focused on the Machines of Da Vinci Code with a little play of light and Shadow. The entire space is designed in a way which portrays the perception of carved out space having continuous elements.

This continuity creates a journey with seamless yet interesting experience. Each component is executed in the section of 60x60 mm that repeats in order to achieve organic form. These elements are placed in such a manner that they create an organic circulation for the user. This circulation guides the movement along with the play of filtered light penetrating through the grid. The transition in the space is a woven journey that interacts with the user through various form of elements. The two double height spaces provide an opportunity to experiments the elements with larger volume and thus the interaction with inside-outside of the site performs different roles as porosity and transparency. The flooring has been kept a homogeneous constant one, concrete, that complements the existing facade as well as concentrate the focus on the elements. The little gap towards the glass windows tries to act as balance between the elements and machines. The Flexibility of detached elements with creating the notion of free-flowing space is achieved through multiplication of Oriku Joinery.

Define +Defy – Layout 01,02,03,04

Define – Layout 01,02

Defy– Layout 01,02

Progress 01

Process – Interior techniques at three levels with the argument of flexibility Interior techniques – partition creates visual connection

Interior techniques – flooring creates guidance and spatial connection

Progress 02

The Component Story Wood Batten size – module – multiples of 40 mm – fits in the multiples of beam grid size

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Concept of frame in frame

Rules for components coming together • Stacking • Interlocking

Element A

Element A1

The Element Story

Modifiable arrangement of Battens Elements from Components A -Translating the Argument Partition Ceiling Element Door Flooring Columns Skeleton frame Enclosures Screens Stairs B – Enhancement of Exhibition space Display boards Podiums Signages Reception space C – Intangible Aspects -Movement -Visibility -Proximity -Positioning -Sensory

Object Display

Forming Different Elements – Possibilities Elements from Components Partition Ceiling Element Door Flooring Columns Skeleton frame Enclosures Screens Stairs Alternate Progression – Element formation Possibilities Partition, Souvenir Racks, Podium, Movable Partition/Door

Subtraction in Vertical Progression – Element formation Possibilities - Screen with fetching in soft light, Enclosure alternates, Stair partition

Singular Stacking– Element formation Possibilities – Suspended Ceiling, Enclosure alternates

Progress 03

Detail -1 - Mechanical Flexibility – movable lovers

Detail -2 – Physical Flexibility – filtered light – object Display

Revised Detail for Joinery

Component A

Component B

Components coming together

Progress 04

Vertical Element Base joinery

Fixing Detail

1. Basic Joinery in plan

2. Circulation

5. Section ideas

6. Circulation + objects + existing grid + previous design

3. Circulation with objects

4. Circulation + objects + existing grid

7. Final Exhibit

Exchange with Master Architect - Kengo Kuma

Exchange with Master Architect - Kengo Kuma

Exchange with Master Architect - Kengo Kuma

Exchange with Master Architect - Kengo Kuma

Exchange with Master Architect - Kengo Kuma

Design Analysis

Sectional Perspective

Week 11-14 | FD PG Module 02

Ideating Role 3 of Interior Designer Brief: The Project experiments with the envelope that is 1/3rd submerged under the ground while the 2/3rd floats above the ground with the combination of Semi-open and covered spaces.

The transition in the space is a woven journey that interacts with the user through various form of elements. The two double height spaces provide an opportunity to experiments the elements with larger volume and thus the interaction with inside-outside of the site performs different roles as porosity and transparency.

The entire space is designed in a way which portrays the perception of carved out space having continuous elements.

This continuity creates a journey with seamless yet interesting experience. Each component is executed in the section of 60x60 mm that repeats in order to achieve organic form. This circulation guides the movement along with the play of filtered light penetrating through the grid.

Understanding the Light

Possibilities in Plan and Section

Enhancing the Experience - 01

Enhancing the Experience - 02

Enhancing the Experience - 03

Progress 01

Progress 02

Progress 02

EXPERENTIAL QUALITY

FOCUSED SINGULARITY

ATTRIBUTES

LIGHT

MODULE VARIATION

SMALLER COMPONENTS

LARGER MULTIPLICATION

DISTRIBUTED FOCUS

ENVELOPE

Progress 03

Progress 04

Progress 04

ENTRANCE

Details in Making - Process

Progress 05

Details by Argument – Assembly and Disassembly of Elements

Component 01 60 x 60 x 480

Component 02 20 mm Brass Finish Wooden Bars

DETAIL 02 Series of Components – Material - Wood

DETAIL 01 System as a whole - Series of Elements

ISOMETRIC WITH DETAIL

Component 03 30 x 30 x 240 + 30 x 30 x 480

Component 04 30 x 30 x 240

Roofing Sheet

Insulation

I-Beam Columns

Progress 06 - Detailing

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2 3

DETAIL 02 Connection with the Ceiling

Sequence of Assembly

1. Structural Components – Columns and Beams

2. Fixture of Envelope - Glass

3. Erection of Wooden Lattices

Progress 06 - Detailing

1. Envelope of Wooden Lattice like a tree cover

Sectional Details

2. Glass as Envelope

2. Illusion of Wooden Lattice form the Interior

Sequence of Assembly

Progress View

Roofing Sheet in slope Insulation Wooden Ceiling I Beams Wooden Lattices – Oriku Joinery Fixed Glass

RCC Slab With Floating Plinth

Below Ground

Perspective Section AA

Progress 07 - Sectional Perspective

Perspective Section BB

125 x 320 MM I-Beam Joists

Roofing Sheet in slope Insulation Wooden Ceiling I Beams Wooden Lattices – Oriku Joinery

Fixed Glass

Perspective Section AA

Progress 08 - Sectional Perspective Development

Metal staircase leading to Underground space

Perspective Section BB

Isometric Views

Sectional Perspective 01

Sectional Perspective 02

Exploded Isometric

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