Postgraduate Portfolio | Kurian Jacob

Postgraduate Portfolio | Kurian Jacob Master’s in Architectural Design CEPT University

Verticom | A Mixed Use Community Vertical Transcending Boundaries Area of Concern: Alaknanda, New Delhi

Urban life| Stakeholders and interrelationships

Context and Scale Location : Alaknanda, New Delhi Alaknanda is a residential neighbourhood in the south eastern zone of New Delhi. The neighbourhood began to flourish in the 1970’s and was followed by various DDA residential societies emerging in the next few decades. The neighbourhood presently is a diverse culmination of various ethnicities from around the country and abroad.

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2. street shops, Auto stand 3. F lee market 4. Community market

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Boundaries and Division Issues

Territoriality as boundary.

Boundary as shelter for contrasts

Unlayering Boundaries

Neighbourhood street view portraying visual disconnects

Perceptions of Boundaries

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Materials & finishes as boundary

Project Proposal Verticom, Mixed use community vertical Location : Alaknanda, New Delhi Transcending boundaries

Keywords: Boundaries, M ixed use, community vertical, inclusive, constructive growth, context, environment VERTICOM, a mixed use community vertical aims to propel diverse stakeholders within the community transcend the physical and psychological boundaries to engage and induce constructive growth by creating an inclusive neighbourhood space. The neighborhood of Alaknanda, New Delhi is part of a bigger fabric of social order made up of various micro systems of settlements. Closer observation of the urban block reveals that these micro settlements in the form of gated communities do not integrate cohesively with the stakeholders and the urban public spaces.

The evidence of the same lie at large with the manifestation of issue such as open urination in the vicinity drawing my attention to aspects of boundary and inappropriate treatment of edge conditions. Another manifestation of the existing psychological and spatial boundaries was the fragmented response of stakeholders within the community against a common issue of proposed mall in the vicinity. Acknowledging the fact that territoriality, ownership and materiality are prevalent aspects of urban living today, the need therefore arises that the enclosed micro settlements integrate with the immediate public realm and all the stakeholders thriving within the community so as to develop an engaging and constructive urban atmosphere for the neighbourhood.

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VERTICOM, responds to these neighbourhood conditions by challenging the present exclusive nature of community centers and intents to be a model for constructive neighbourhood spaces responding to the broader context and environment. The project desires to bring together various user groups by providing stacked mixed functions such as community clinics, co-work spaces, Library, community activity center , and open to interpretation common spaces for democratic and social activities as well as voting and various community celebrations.

Cross-Disciplinary Approach- Architecture, Community Psychology, Sociology BIBLIOGRAPHY

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Transcending boundaries

Structural System (1:10 Physical Model)

Bearing System & Assembly The System :-

Taking cues from the experimental models and observing the behaviour of models helped developing the structural bearing system for the project. The key aspect involved using an appropriate material to negotiate the various forces.

This bearing system uses two channel sections in sandwiched condition stabilised and supported by tie beams at regular intervals. The system also uses cantilevering beams along with tension cables to generate an overall depth for the system and also ties the entire system together against forces.

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150x 300 x 10 mm steel channel section tie beams 100x 300 x 13 mm steel channel section (2 Nos. ) as primary beams 5mm thk. M .S. capping for fixing tensioner component 15mm Thk. tension cable M .S. plate running continuous from bearing to bearing Anchorage for tension cables 100 x 13 mm steel channel section (2 Nos.) as columns

Spanning System and Assembly

Structural System Converging with the Program The System :Using steel as the structural material this spanning system similar to the bearing uses two channel sections with a flat metal plate in sandwiched condition.

The channel sections terminate at the column junction where as the flat plate extends out till the cantilevered depth of the bearing system.

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CHANNEL CAPPING M S channel sections as a capping for the flooring system

The structural beams are further stabilised through a metal spanning system supported by tension cables anchored to the tie beams thus helping in achieving longer spans .

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FINISHED FLOOR 150mm RCC slab with flooring over 1.2mm decking sheet

NETWORK OF SPANNING SYSTEM

Steel channel section beams ( ISMB 450 ) Supported with tensions cables & intermediate M S T Sections

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430 x 100 x 13 mm steel channel section (2 Nos.) as columns 200x 100 x 5mm thk. M .S. T Section 100x 300 x 13 mm steel channel section (2 Nos. ) as primary beams M .S. Spanning system 12mm dia. Nut-bolt 15mm dia. M .S. Rod 150x 300 x 10 mm steel channel section tie beams 10mm dia. tension cable Anchorage for tension cables Gusset plate 5mm thk. with 12mm dia. nut-bolt 15mm dia. tension cable

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75X 75mm Aluminium sections with 12mm thk. toughened glass

15mm dia. tension cables with anchors as part of bearing system

Joinery and Junction Details

System Details 100x 300 x 13 mm steel channel section (2 Nos. ) as primary beams with 13mm thk. M .S. Plate sandwiched in between

Gusset plate 5mm thk. with 12mm dia. nut-bolt 100x 300 x 13 mm steel Channel section (2 Nos. ) as primary beams

8mm thk. Built up M .S. Boxing for fixing the tensioner

Dual-anchor tensioner bolded to M .S. boxing

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Uni- anchor tensioner bolted to tie beam

Double glazed system with 12mm toughened glass

20mm thk. treated timber panel as vertical louvers for cutting of solar radiation form east & west 10mm dia. tension cable anchored to tensioner Detail ‘ D ‘

Uni- anchor tensioner bolted to tie beam 150x 300 x 10 mm steel channel section tie beams

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75 x 75mm Aluminium Section

Structural Joinery and Junctions at Mid span Condition

Concrete base for bolting anchor tensioner

Uni- anchor tensioner bolted to concrete base

10mm dia. tension cable anchored to tensioner

Gusset plate 5mm thk. with 12mm dia. nut-bolt

15mm dia. tension cable

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100x 300 x 13 mm steel Channel section (2 Nos. ) as primary beams

150 mm thk. RCC slab over 1.2mm decking sheet

150x 300 x 10 mm steel Channel section tie beams

430 x 100 x 13 mm steel channel section (2 Nos.) as columns bolted 15mm dia. tension cable Together in lap joint

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400 x 170 x 8mm thk.

Steel channel section as capping for flooring

400 x 170 x 8mm thk. Steel channel section as capping for flooring 150 mm thk. RCC slab over 1.2mm decking sheet

100x 300 x 13 mm steel channel section (2 Nos. ) as primary beams 8mm thk. Spanning system bolted to primary beam with 12mm dia. nut-bolt

200 x 170 x 8mm thk. Steel channel section as capping for flooring 100x 300 x 13 mm steel channel section (2 Nos. ) as primary beams 100x 300 x 13 mm steel channel section (2 Nos. ) as primary beams

150x 300 x 10 mm steel Channel section tie beams

10mm dia. tension cable anchored to tensioner 15mm dia. M .S. Rod with metal guides for the tension cable

200 x 75mm Aluminium Section

Structural Joinery and Junctions at Building Corner Condition

M .S. Rod as part of mechanical Louver system Double glazed system with 12mm toughened glass

Architectural Program

VERTICOM, a mixed use community vertical aims to propel diverse stakeholders within the community transcend the physical and psychological boundaries to engage and induce constructive growth by creating an inclusive neighbourhood space.

The institute, responds to these neighbourhood conditions by challenging the present exclusive nature of community centers and intents to be a model for constructive neighbourhood spaces.

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An inclusive space that induces collaborative engagement between different user groups, ethnicities and social groups An institute that helps the community transcend its spatial and psychological boundaries A platform for debate, discourse and collaborative decision making

Context and Building Setting

Roof-top Machan & view point

Community Library 10:00hrs – 18:00hrs

Activity Center 10:00hrs – 20:00hrs

Co-Work space 9:00hrs - 22:00hrs

Community Clinic 9:00hrs – 22:00hrs & Public toilet (24x7)

Site area: 1300 sqm Built up Area: 1200 sqm

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Transcending Boundaries

Context, Concept & Form

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Intervening with the edge condition & removing the boundary wall

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Setting the axis for massing and built form as per solar geometry

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Creating foot print of diverse spaces interlinked & overlooking each other

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Elevating masses to free up the ground and interlinked terraces and volumes in space

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Adding a feature core that interlinks and binds all the volumes and spaces

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Scaling up and articulating the massing as per architectural program and intent

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Adding porosity to the volumes based on climate analysis and programmatic intent

Building Plans

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Lower ground Community common space

Community Library

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Mechanical shading Device Rotation Along Vertical Axis The System :-

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This exercise dealt with a new approach of understanding the mechanisms of operable shading devices. Designing a mechanical system was more based on its operation, its fixing details, its material, mode of mechanism and feasibility.

This system primarily used bevel gears and ball bearings to generate rotational transfer of force through M .S. shafts in vertical and horizontal directions. A circular wheel acts as the handle for the system and can be used to operate multiple louvers rotating along the vertical axis at the same time.

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Rotational transfer to MDF panel through bevel gears

The design also takes into account the ease and safety of operating the system and is concealed inside the frame with a provision to dismantle and service if needed.

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Animated GIF showing Operation

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MDF panel pivoted on ball bearing at bottom for rotation

Solar Geometry & Design Response Overall orientation of the building have been aligned North – South.

Generating Shading Mask for South Facade

south facing glazing units will need a horizontal shading device to cut off incident solar radiation Major amount of glazing to be on North and south facade to have adequate daylight within the building East and West facing facade would be treated with vertical shading devices because of lower altitude angles of the sun

Orientation

Roof of the building acts as a major source of heat gain due to higher incident angle of the Sun. This will be tackled by introducing roof insulation to reduce the roof U-value and delay the heat transfer.

Time table Plot for New Delhi- Average Monthly Temperatures

South façade for M arch – November from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to be shaded. ( Decision based on solar angles, specific orientation, operational hours)

Solar Protractor for South Orientation

East facade and roof incident solar radiation

West facade and roof incident solar radiation

Polar Equidistant Solar Chart for Latitude 28°

Choosing a VSA of 50° for designing horizontal shading device so as to shade during summer months and also allow some penetration during winter months

Wall Sections

400 x 170 x 8mm thk. Steel channel section as capping for flooring 5mm thk. M .S. plate as horizontal louvers for cutting southern solar radiation

100x 300 x 13 mm steel channel section (2 Nos. ) as primary beams

400 x 170 x 8mm thk. Steel channel section as capping for flooring

200 x 75mm Aluminium Section double glazed with 12mm thk. toughened glass

150 mm thk. RCC slab over 1.2mm decking sheet

150 mm thk. RCC slab over 1.2mm decking sheet

Spanning system

200 x 100 x 13 mm steel channel section (2 Nos.) as columns

Handle for operating the mechanical louvers

100x 300 x 13 mm steel channel section (2 Nos. ) as primary beams

20mm thk. treated timber panel as vertical louvers for cutting of solar radiation form west

150x 300 x 10 mm steel channel section tie beams

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Impressions

Verticom

A mixed use community vertical

Lower Ground Activity Zone

Street View

Internal View: Community Library

Conglomerative Living A response to migration in India

Area of Concern : CBD, Ahmedabad

Behavioral Aspects of Urban Migration

High acceptance

Need for Cementing Factor Migrants (Initial stage) Connection with Root culture

Connection with own community

SocioEconomic Background

2. Conglomeration • Low Adaptation • High Acceptance

3. Melting Point • High Adaptation • High Acceptance

Filtering Process (Stage- 2)

Exposure to other Culture

Period of Stay

Willingness to Interact

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Development of Image

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People

1. Segregation • Low Adaptation • Low Acceptance

4. Conglomeration • High Adaptation • Low Acceptance

Attitude & Behaviour (Stage- 4) Adaptation (Individual Factors)

Need for Cementing Factor

Assimilation (Community Factors) (Stage- 4)

Acceptance of Local Residence

Behavioural Model for Interaction Source: Desai Anjana, Behavioural aspects of urban migration: A case of Ahmedabad

Low acceptance Y Axis (Local Residents)

Socio-cultural Agglomerations Socio-cultural- economic Conglomerations

Process of Adaptation and Acceptance

Interpreting the Program

Concerns & Configuration

Leisure & Skill development

Acceptance and Adaptation

Migration

Spirit & Health

Empowerment

Co-operative Living

Economic & Social Sustenance Primary School

Skill Development Centre

Play

Workshops & Textile Emporiums

Retail & Office Complex

Community Health Centre

Social Segregation

Economic Sustenance

Crime & Maintenance

Eyes on the Inside

Connected Hierarchy of Activities

Eyes on the Street

Ecology and Network Development

Existing Ecology Location : Central Business District Ahmedabad , Gujrat

2% Health Care Centre Spiritual Centre's

Chimanlal Girdharlal Road Low Activity zone

3% Play Area Primary School Day-care

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Ashram Road High Activity zone

Skill Development Zones Stockyards Emporiums Commercial Floor plates

70 % Affordable Co-living Affordable 1&2BHK Dwelling Urban Block Level

Naranpura Railway Crossing Road

Medium Activity zone Upcoming Road

Site Plan & Co-relations Site Development | Central Business District, Ahmedabad, Gujrat

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0.9 Acres of Urban Farming Modules : A confluence of urban and rural Living catering to aspects of social and economic sustenance

Community Market & Mandi : A sustainable urban platform for conglomerative interaction and social vibrance

Affordable Co-Living Cluster

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Built Up Area : 1110 sqm Core & Lobby Area : 100 sqm Common Area : 180 sqm

No of Floors : G+24, G+20 No of Rooms : 2112 Units No of Clusters : 4 Total Built Up Area : 117300 sqm

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Site Impressions

Site Impressions

The project finds itself in understanding relationships, vital in analyzing and critiquing built environment. The Palace of Justice within the Chandigarh capitol complex with its dysfunctional relationships and order is appropriately re-imagined based on the broader ideas of inculcating discourse and accountability between governance and people. The university proposed within the capitol complex finds itself as the museum and department of history within the building and becomes a portal of history, emphasizing its importance as a means to understand the past and negotiate the present and the future.

The Palace of Justice Capitol Complex, Chandigarh

Understanding the Palace of Justice Intent & Relationships

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Aligned along the axis “The Palace of Justice” maintains a formal relationship with the Legislative Assembly

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Relationships at the Scale of Masterplan

High court extension, History Museum & Ancillary

Understanding the Palace of Justice Functional Order

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Understanding the Palace of Justice Comprehending the Levels

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Decoding the Palace of Justice The Ceremonial and the Mundane

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Note : Base drawings by the Architect

Decoding the Palace of Justice Functional Inefficiency

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The Ceremonial front led to the Judges insisting on a separate entry from the front leading to clash of circulation and bottle necking around the lift core

Decoding the Palace of Justice Grieving Terrace & Ambiguity of function

Grand Terrace Vaults used for Storing Stock Furniture

Ambiguity of Functional Relationship Leading to Inappropriate Use of Valuable Space

Decoding the Palace of Justice Inappropriate Detail of Facade N

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Museum & Department of History Repurposing the Palace of Justice

Museum & Department of History Repurposing the Palace of Justice

Museum & Dept. of History at the interface of courtyard of Humanities & path of consequence

Museum & Dept. of History as the consequential portal

Museum & Department of History The Ceremonial Everyday

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Lift Lobby Dining waiting, reception Pre- Function Lobby Bar Lounge Dining Kitchen Toilets Scholar’s Apartments M anagers Residence 11. Open Terrace

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Museum & Department of History Scholars Apartment

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The proposal accommodates under the great vaults apartments for scholars from around the world.

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Museum & Department of History Facade Resolution

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Typical Facade Section AA’

Detail A Providing floor drain at accessible floor level

Detail B Extending the Slab out for weather protection along with 25mm drip

Detail C Sharp edge of concrete parapet chamfered to facilitate interaction

Museum & Department of History The Overlayed Interventions

North West Ceremonial Front

South East Ceremonial Front

Museum & Department of History Renewed Extended Relationships

F The Intervention renegotiates the differentiated datums through extended ground and threshold articulation activating the borders and edges

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When I reflect back on the past few years, I realise that there have been a number of factors and decisions that transformed me as an individual and as professional. This challenging period of worldwide pandemic completely redefined the way how architectural education can be perceived and conducted.

Even during these challenging times, the studios never compromised on the quality and commitment to learning. It helped me in developing a holistic and critical thinking approach to design responding to the context, climate, practice and various stakeholders as a crucial factor.

Even though an immense amount of learning still remains, the program really pushed me to break free from the strongholds of previous experiences and attempt to experiment and explore previously uncharted dimensions of architectural design. It truly has been a wonderful learning experience.

Epilogue MAAD, CEPT University