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CFP Monsoon 2021 U21085

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M. Gaudani U21085

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An Expedition Of Learning

CFP Monsoon 2021

Contents Acknowlegement

Introduction

Describing Objects

Exhibition Text

Building Blocks Of Research

» Skimming

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» Annotating and Summarising » Mind Maps » Concept Note and Presentation

Email Writing

Persepectives

List of Figures

Bibliography

Acknowledgments 1

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I am extremely grateful to Sasha Ma’am and Niharika Ma’am for their guidance and constructive feedback which drastically improved my reading and writing skills. It was due to their collective effort that I was able to leave no stone unturned in effienctly gaining the most out of this course. Moreover, I would like thank my peers for their worthwhile feedback and constant support throughout this expedition.

In totality, this will provide an insight on how to view architecture holistically through the lens of communication techniques as learnt in this semester.

Introduction

They say communication is key and so this compliation of various pieces of writing aims to unlock interesting skills that I, as an architecture student acquired through the course.

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CHAPTER ONE

Describing Objects

A chapter which explores the power of words in describing the intricacies of items while creating a sigificant visual imagery and giving life to otherwise dead objects

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Wardrobe in the Crunch “Your home is living space, not storage

Inside the wardrobe (see Figure 1) there

space” as quoted by Francine Jay gives us

are six shelves at perfect intervals of 10

an idea about how important our personal

inches to fit enough items and not waste

living space is and how we tend to com-

space. The dividers are sleek and thin.

promise on it. The need of having more space is felt by all but it’s of utmost impor-

The reason why the wardrobe will nev-

tance to the people living away from home

er look shabby is that it’s fit-to-space

in small apartments and as paying guests

so there’s no room for untidiness. Its

and sharing rooms. This article talks about

fit to space both externally and inter-

a wardrobe that helps increase the living

nally since from the outside it fits into

space by making efficient use of the storage

any small space and merges well with

space. The width and depth of the ward-

the surrounding whereas internally it

robe is such that it can fit exactly four sets

makes sure that everything is well kept.

of clothes (two in the front and two behind) which is more than enough for its purpose.

Figure 1 Interior of the Wardrobe

The wardrobe is made up of plywood which has a neat smooth laminated finish giving it a modern look. It has sharp edges which adds to its modern style. It’s grey in colour which gives it a contemporary look. This is a twhin, orderly wardrobe specially designed for students or professionals who tend to face the space crunch. Its size and dimensions i.e its 8ft high and 2.5ft wide, complements its utilitarian properties since it covers half the space of a regular wardrobe or steel almirah but can store equal if not more items. dividers are sleek and thin.

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The wardrobe also has two drawers, one

in with multiple more wardrobes, they

in the centre and one at the bottom of the

make efficient use of the space and also in-

size which is 1.5ft wide and 1ft high. It has

crease the storage above the wardrobes.

a lock and so can also be used as a safe to keep important things. The wardrobe also

It does not have legs but a cuboidal base

comes with a long mirror which is fitted at

giving it more strength. The base has a

the side with four circular nuts and bolts.

height of 0.5 ft making it big enough so

The mirrors utilizes the space and adds

that it functions smoothly and there is no

more to the simple but dynamic wardrobe.

disturbance in the movement of its door.

From the outside the wardrobe has a fancy

Figure 3 Multiple Wardrobes

handle starting from the centre and going all the way till the bottom of the door. The handle is T shaped from the top view and is rounded from the edges for comfort, but it still has the sharp modern look. The lock on the outside goes well with the grey and doesn’t seem out of place. When clubbed Figure 2 Exterior of the Wardrobe

The overall experience of all these properties makes it a piece of furniture that fulfills its purpose really well. The space utilization makes the whole room

look

bigger and enhances the living space, making it a better place to stay in. It’s asNote. This depicts the smooth grey laminate on the exterior and the unusual handle design with a small lock for safety. Copyright 2021 by M.Gaudani

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The ComfortAIR

Figure 4 The Chair

This picture shown in Figure 4 is of a chair customised for students to work for long hours. The key element kept in mind while designing this chair is comfort. It is one of the most important attributes of a chair . An alternative to ‘physical relaxation’ being the definition of comfort, a better definition of comfort would be ‘having the best posture for the task at hand’. Comfort is a very subjective and personalized feeling and to achieve this for a wide range of students, this chair is designed with intricate details that enhance the user experience.

It feels like sinking in! It is also very lightweight. The seat feels of a rich quality

This dark grey chair with a black metal

material which is strong and durable. The

framework is 3ft high and 2ft wide. It has a

material is also quite reflective as seen in

smooth soft feel because of its cloth.

Figure 4. The chair is easy to move and does

Figure 5 Side view of the chair

not make any sound while moving because of the slightly curved bottom of the legs. The chair has four legs, the front ones are at an angle slightly more than 90 degrees, for correct leg posture which is almost orthogonal to the ground. The rear legs are slanting at an angle which supports the majority of the chair. In a fashionable sense the rear legs are also extended to be-

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come the handles, which gives it a unique look from the side by making the small letter ‘a’ with the ground (see Figure 5).

The chair has two stretchers at the front

The chair seat is the most important part

and back. The stretchers add rigidity to

of the chair for the user experience. It is

the undercarriage and make the lower

the main component that provides the

area of the chair visually balance with the

comfort, and therefore it is made up of

upper part of the chair. The whole frame-

medium density foam. The foam is soft

work below with metal rods supports the

enough to sit on but at the same time of-

chair above. This consists of the 4 legs,

fer a firm support. The back is made up

the stretchers, and the two parallel hori-

of less dense foam to provide more com-

zontal rods connecting the stretchers.

fort in the resting position. The seat and

Figure 6 Framework of a normal chair

the back are perfectly filleted squares (see Figure 7) which have a rounded edge, allowing the user to sit at the edge. The user would not feel uncomfortable or in an awkward position while sitting at

the edge because of the curved edges. The chair allows for sufficient seat space

This framework enables the chair to take

being 2ft in wide and deep which allows

the weight of the person sitting on it. The

even a large bodied person to sit comfort-

chair seat is placed above this framework.

ably. The chair, because of its dimensions,

From figure 6 and figure 7 you can also

makes it a very spacious experience and

compare how the chair is modified from a

therefore makes sure that the user does

normal chair to increase the comfort level.

not feel confined in their space. The space

Figure 7 Different views of the chair

also makes sure that the user can work on the chair for hours and not feel tired of it. This simple looking chair is designed with a lot of thoughts and aesthetic in mind which comes out to you only when you use it. As Robert de Niro said “ If it’s the right chair, it doesn’t take

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A Bottle that Motivates Figure 8 The Bottle

The cap of the bottle has a diameter of 3cm and a height of 2cm and is made up of a firm plastic material. The cap has a groovy design with 5 grooves coming down from the circumference of the circular top (see Figure 9). The cap sits on a 1cm base which is the rigid part of the cap, The cap opens up to a cylindrical hole about 1.5 cm in height and smooth soft edges to drink water.

This is a black and grey, multipurpose bottle. The bottle is cylindrical in shape with a lot of grooves at intervals across the bottle (as shown in Figure 8). It has a smart bold look and is very handy because of its size, 23cm in height and the diameter of the base is 7cm. The overall bottle is made up of plastic and a rubbery surface. The plastic used is of the best quality i.e. PET. PET is break resistant and therefore is an

The top of the bottle even has a rubber grip strip with circular ridges on the side for holding the bottle easily. The main body of the bottle is translucent and light grey in colour. There is a thin rubber strap on the body so that the user can have a firm grip while holding the bottle and it also completes the bottle’s sporty look. Figure 9 Top of the Bottle

excellent choice for this bottle The top of the bottle has a black matt finish with a connecting handle. The handle is pretty big, about 5.5cm in length and 5cm in width which gives the bottle a dynamic look. The space in the handle is of the form of a filleted rectangle.

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Figure 10 Backside of the Bottle

There is a lot of stuff printed on the body

to do something.

of the bottle. The backside of the bottle has measurements of the volume of water at

It feels like the bottle is telling you to start

different heights. This makes it very con-

your work and stop procrastinating. It can

venient for the user to keep a track of the

also feel like the bottle is telling you to start

intake of water per day and reach a certain

working out or might as well to start drink-

goal.

ing water. But in the end it will always remind you to start and make the best of your

There is a lot of stuff printed on the body

time.

of the bottle.The backside of the bottle has measurements of the volume of water at

Overall the bottle is designed in a way

different heights. This makes it very con-

such that every feature adds to its moti-

venient for the user to keep a track of the

vating property and therefore makes it

intake of water per day and reach a certain

unique from any other bottle out there. As

goal. This one word on the bottle can be in-

Mark Twain said “The secret to getting

terpreted in a variety of ways by the user

ahead is getting started” and this bottle

but all of them would just motivate the user

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A chapter which dwells onto the introductory or orientation labels that set up the tone of the exhibition. This text is meant to directly represent displayed artwork and ignite a sense of curiosity in the mind of the viewers

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CHAPTER TWO

Exhibition Text

>That’s the Point < Figure 11 Assemblage - One point perspective

This

composition symbolizes intricacy

The unusual subtractions and the van-

despite its simplicity. It’s an assemblage

ishing point on the eye level adds an el-

of over 30 simple geometric forms with

ement of complexity to create something

cuts placed in a dynamic manner. The

visually appealing. Geometry of the forms

dynamism comes from the real life illu-

like cones, cylinders, prisms, pyramids

sion of perspective where all the objects

and their distortion due to the point is

tend to converge at a point. This one point

portrayed with these subtractions. The

gives the objects a sense of depth and

‘point’ is to catch the viewer’s attention

correlation.

by placing the objects in a manner so as to break the monotony and utilize the given

The endeavor to instill this dynamism started with making simple lines which led to various shapes and forms.

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space proportionately.

Cutting through Curves Figure 12 Surface development of a cut cylinder

The sheet depicts a 2D view and the sur-

Furthermore, the lateral surface of the

face development of a cylinder with 3 sub-

cylinder is divided into 16 equal parts

tractions. This includes two vertical cuts

which corresponds to the divisions made

on the top and a horizontal one halfway

in the circular parts of the development.

through the centre. A distinct variation can be marked in the development on the

Each

right by the dark, light and dotted line

to ease the understanding of the rep-

weights. The light ones are construction

resentation. The model of this cylinder

lines that help develop the drawing.

were made 1.5 times bigger than the com-

edge in the drawing is labelled

position on the sheet, made with card paThe dark lines illustrate the parts to be

per and glued together to understand the

fully cut whereas the dotted lines repre-

real life application of these drawings.

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Road Gauge This picture is of a hand drawn section

The key on the top right corner also in-

of an urban main road. The composition

cludes a scale as well as a visual scale. The

consists of multiple buildings, trees, sig-

scale of this particular drawing is 1:100

nages and vehicles which gives an idea of

which means that the actual size of the

the relative size and proportion of these

road is 100 times the drawing.

objects. The darkest line on the sheet represents the sectional line. The line weight

Finally, several minute details including

of other objects depends on their distance

the slope of the road, the silhouette of the

from the section and their importance.

buildings and detailing on the trees adds more character and specificity to the de-

Each object is dimensioned by a gauged measurement (estimated) and an actual measurement, displayed in a bracket. Figure 13 Gauged Road Section

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piction of this particular street.

CHAPTER THREE

Building Blocks Of Research

A B C D

Skimming

Annotating and Summarising

Mind Maps

Concept Note and Presentation

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There are millions of books in your arsenal and thousands of them relevant to your research. Picking out the most relevant texts and references is the skill of skimming.

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Skimming

Question: How does light influence our experience of a building? Author and title of the text - Victor Papa-

Figure 14 Title page - The Green Imperative

nek and The Green Imperative First and last page no of the relevant part of the text - 78,81 Theme/ argument of the relevant part of the text -The text talks about the effect of light on different objects and human nature that in turn influences our experience of a building. Bullet points of sequence in which relevant part of the text covers content • • •

Visual experience can be direct, indi-

rect and dispersed.

sunlight and create a green cast to the

The color quality of light is influenced

room.

geographical aspects.

•

The

direct light will cast a strong

through windows and other pene-

shadow creating contrast in tone and

tration of walls and roofs for thermal

temperature, indirect light may mute

adaptation.

the effect of light and dispersed light •

•

The short dark winter days makes us

create soft and shadowless light.

feel depressed, while the long bright-

Frank Lloyd Wright used tent like

er days gives us more energy.

structure to create soft diffusion. •

Light plays with 3 dimensional space

•

Daylight from windows at right an-

The overhangs and louvers make use

gle increases the serotonin level and

of the direct and diffused light.

provides the user with the positive

Bernard Maybeck used the overhangs

attitude, a method also used by ar-

to filter out the heat of the

chitect Christopher Day.

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100 Ideas that changed Architecture Beton Brut

The text talks about the brutalism move-

Figure 16 Example of Beton Brut

ment and the brut work of architect Le Corbusier •

Beton Brut in french means rough concrete.

•

Le Corbusier was the first to attempt to use concrete with the precision of machines.

•

pumped concrete into frame-

works. •

He decided to keep the roughness and marks and began the brutalism movement.

•

His greatest work in brut was the monastery of La Tourette.

•

The carpenter centre built by him is still far betterbuilt but lacks the visual

Door

The text describes the design significance of different types of doors. •

vacy and climatic protection. •

There’s a huge contrast between entering a large pair of double doors

that the monastery has. Figure 15 Different types of doors

A door is necessary for security, pri-

and pushing an automatic door. •

Swing, sliding, multipanel folding were all used in the ancient times. Automatic doors activated by foot sensors was installed in the 6th century.

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Door

casing were usually used

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Staircase The text talks about the varied views of ar-

Figure 18 Building representing sustainibility

chitects on staircases. •

Staircases has had different reactions from architects.

•

Some viewed it as a danger and others liked it to the core.

•

The importance of staircases now, is to be used during emergency.

•

They are used to direct the flow of people to the many levels of a theatre.

• •

Examples of Le corbusier and Frank

lloyd wright about staircases.

Sustainability

Stairs still orchestrate the movement

The text focuses on the threats buildings

in public buildings despite having

pose to the environment and its impact on

lifts.

architecture. •

The concern to sustain the planet without environmental degradation

Figure 17 Staircases

came in late 80’s. •

Sustainable development was the key into global consciousness.

•

These concerns led to an early response during industrial revolution.

•

Sustainability is major challenge in building design.

•

Buildings consume a lot of energy and in addition to that even energy needed to construct with different material has to be assessed.

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Sustainability has a direct impact on architecture and changes the way a lot of things work in this field.

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Annonating and Summarising

Annotating is a key tool for close reading that helps you uncover pattern, notice important words and identify main points . While summarizing enables one to discern the most important ideas in a text, how to ignore irrelevant information and how to integrate the central ideas in a meaningful way.

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Design and History by Burdek Annotated Texts Figure 19 Text Annotation 1

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Figure 20 Text Annotation 2

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Figure 21 Text Annotation 3

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Summary Design and history, a chapter written by Burdek outlines the developments that

Figure 22 Cover page - Design by Bernhard E. Burdek

have shaped the history of industrial design. The text begins with pointing out the important principles of design identified by Vitruvius that were strength, functionality and beauty. In the first half the text mainly talks about designers and their different ideas in the nineteenth century. Some designers focused on the functional aspects and constructive methods while others did on utilitarianism and how the form of the

design highlights its function. This period saw modern design being highlighted in

Famous architects were invited to put for-

the products with high production volume

ward their new ideas. With new materials

and reductionist aesthetic.

in the 20th century came new designs.

It then talks about Bauhaus in detail be-

The text emphasizes the main aim of the

cause of the major impact it had on design

Bauhaus to bring together art and technol-

at that time.

ogy and lead design in the modern world. The nature of the object was understood

It was initially called the German Werkund

to ensure that the design served its pur-

representing

product

pose with a modern influence too. Its de-

standardization on one hand and express-

cisive stamp carries on till the present day.

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Building Utopia by Tim Annotated Texts Figure 23 Text Annotation 1

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Figure 24 Text Annotation 2

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Figure 25 Text Annotation 3

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Summary Figure 26 Cover page - Building Utopia by Tim Benton

It goes on to talk about how modern architecture focuses not just on catering to the existing needs of society but also on new architecture giving birth to new forms and bringing about a radical change. In tandem with the same, it links modern architectural viewpoints to various other disciplines. Moreover, through the text we also gauge that with the rise of functionalism and introduction of the Zeitgeist theory, necessity would have to defeat beauty as function would be more relevant than the aesthetic.

The text primarily analyzes underlying ideas associated with the growth of modernism in architecture. The chief aim of modernism is to follow functionalism and embrace minimalism whilst rejecting ornamentation. It consequently discusses modern building programmes in context of architectural traditions over a period of time and identifies what makes work utopian by comparing various historical and modern

It furthermore discusses the dissatisfaction that comes with attempting to equate utopia with modernism despite its shortcomings. Hence, it is reiterated several times throughout the passage how it is important to strike a balance between functional solutions and aesthetic control. In conclusion, despite the continual conflict between formalists and functionalists, the text takes a neutral stand by stating how architecture in modern times has no rigid boundaries.

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Mind maps allows you to visually structure your ideas to help with analysis

and recall. A Mind Map

transforms long lists of monotonous information into a colorful, memorable and highly organized diagram that corresponds to the brain’s natural way of doing things.

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Mind Maps

Figure 27 Mind Map - Building Utopia by Tim Benton

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Figure 28 Mind Map - Genius of Design

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Concept Note and Presentation

A concept note is a brief outline of a proposed project. It is also the first expression of the project and gives the flexibility for the organisation to work and re-work on idea before presenting it to an audience. A formal presentation is a means of communication and information display that can be adapted to various speaking situations.

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Battle of Comfort: Sitzmaschine and Side Chair Theme: Comparison between the design, ergonomics and functionality of these chairs over different periods Transformation in art movements and

The Side Chair constructed using ebon-

ideologies of designers over a span of 35

ized wood is ornamented with gilt and

years led to the formation of products

has an overall size of 63.5cm x 63.5cm (The

with varied approaches. In this compara-

Met) whereas the sitzmaschine is built us-

tive study of Sitzmaschine(1905) by Joseph

ing bentwood with the dimensions 110.5 x

Hoffmann and Side Chair (1870) by Chris-

71.8 x 81.3 cm (Roberts, R. 2019). \

topher Dresser, we analyse the ergonomics and functionality of these chairs based

Representing Egyptian style, Dresser dec-

on the aesthetics, functionality, comfort,

orated the side chair with leaves, foliages

materials, and thought process of the de-

and plumettes which were carved into the

signers behind the chairs.

wood and painted with golden colour. The overall colour of the chair is the colour of

Christopher

Dresser’s Side Chair pre-

the polished wood . Its cushions are cov-

sented the changes in furniture ornamen-

ered with velvet available in two colours

tation during the second half of the 19th

- blue and cream which breaks the mo-

century. It inculcated the ornamentation

notony of the chair and brings out its best

approach of the Design Reform Move-

look. In a similar way, the sitzmaschine

ment. On the other hand the sitzmaschine

which represents British culture is made

authentic by just enhancing the colour of

example where creativity and functional-

the bentwood (Sara J. Oshinsky, October

ism pushed beyond limits. This chair was

2006). This helps in maintaining the raw

introduced briefly after the Vienna Ses-

form, therefore shifting the focus to its

sion.

functionality.

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Looking at the ergonomics, the side chair

Condensing down all the text, we under-

is comforted with cushions on the seat

stand that over the years, the ideology of

as well as the back which is stuffed with

designers changed which brought about

ticked cotton. The sitzmaschine on the

a difference in the look of the furniture.

other hand has spherical knobs towards

Dresser’s formalist design approach gave

the rear of the armrest which are not just

birth to a chair which was more focused

for ornamentation. These knobs are re-

on aesthetics while Hoffmann’s chair was

sponsible for adjusting the angle of the

a product of functionalist ideology. But

backrest and provide the user with 5 dif-

even with their varied approaches both

ferent angles.

the designers focussed on the core functionality and usability of the furniture piece.

Figure 29 Side Chair by Christopher Dresser

Figure 30 Sitzmaschine by Joseph Hoffman

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CHAPTER FOUR

Email Writing

The emails can be used as a tool or conversation starter. Its utility is not limited because it can be used for formal as well as informal purposes. It additionally facilitates communication in a privatized space.

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INFORMAL EMAIL Figure 52 Freehand line drawing 1

Figure 53 Freehand line drawing 2

To: shahnicky99@gmail.com

suddenly, I was bombarded with an as-

From: manngaudani@gmail.com

signment to draw straight lines on more more than 100 A3 sheets. YES!! Just straight

Subject: Sleepless Nights and Drawing

horizontal and vertical lines. The whole

Lines

first week we drew freehand lines in different patterns and with different pencils.

Dear Neoshi,

In the start, what seemed so basic was very difficult and you can see how uninterest-

Finally after two weeks of being snowed

ed I felt by the picture I’ve attached below.

up to my ears under work, I’ve made time

Drawing just lines got monotonous and I

to write you this email, that too for my

was skeptical about it because I couldn’t

assignment! This sudden shift from go-

find a way to improve.

ing out everyday and partying to pulling all nighters to complete my assignments

Gradually I started focusing on minute de-

has really struck me hard. But I can’t wait

tails like keeping my wrists stable, elbows

to tell you all about this emotional roller-

firm and gliding my shoulders slowly with

coaster so I’ll get straight to the point.

a constant speed across the paper while applying the same pressure. I started per-

On my first day I was all pumped for this

fecting them sheet after sheet which was

new experience, and expected to work

physically draining and by the end of the

projects and design whilst having fun. But

day it felt like someone had punched my arm very hard. But slowly, as I progressed

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with my work, I realized it’s importance.

foundation for me to draw the shapes

It helped me synchronize my body, eyes

and forms. All these exercises were

and brain effectively. After 2-3 days of

building the base for me to acquire the

practice I was able to draw these lines

skills that I will need as an architect.

flawlessly, refer to the second image attached below.

I had to work for hours in the day and not sleep for long at night. This time has

In the second week we were asked to

made me realize how it’s going to be for

draw 2D and 3D figures (check the im-

me for the next 5 years or more.

ages attached below) after that I started

It seems quite scary but at the same time

questioning how it would even be of any

I feel the growth in such a short period of

help to me. We were asked to practice

time and that really feels great. I’m so ex-

and fill sheets of just shapes and forms

cited for what is to come and I can’t wait

which was something I already knew how

to keep you updated with everything. I

to do. But after making them freehand I

hope you will do the same ! I am look-

understood the details of the angles, the

ing forward to hearing about your expe-

measurements and the precision it re-

rience of attending your college offline

quired. As I progressed with this mod-

after so long.

ule, I appreciated the meaning behind these exercises. I realized how important

With lots of love,

the line exercise was, because it built the Figure 54 Freehand pentagon

Figure 55 Freehand cylinder

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FORMAL EMAIL From: manngaudani@gmail.com To: neoshi.shah@gmail.com Subject: Explaining the Disassembling of a Spring Scale Dear Neoshi, Following up on our previous conversation that we had at the design exhibition about the disassembly and mechanization of objects, I thought it would be interesting to shed light upon the workings of a spring scale and my attempt at representing it in my drawing. I am hence writing to you in order to discuss my experience regarding the same. The spring scale seemed like the appropriate choice as it enabled me to comprehend how the complex task of weighing an object was merely done by mechanical parts. Composing a 2d drawing beforehand facilitated the process of understanding the minute dimensions and eventually resulted in a representation that reflected its intricacies efficiently (as shown in the picture below). As depicted in the composition, the object

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is represented in the portrait mode with it opening up at a 30 degree angle so as to adequately fit it into the provided space and understand its orientation effectively. The dismantled parts are placed on the same isometric plane along parallel axes in order to envision its assembly. Furthermore, the dotted lines throughout exhibit how the various parts connect to one another and aid one to form a visual imagery that reflects the orientation and functioning of the spring scale more accurately. Along with portraying the assemblage with precision, it was also imperative to balance the accuracy and sense of aesthetic. Consequently, the object is shown to open up in the drawing in a way that represents its mechanism in reality. The three cases as seen in the drawing below are the main parts which enclose all the other smaller parts in them. On further observation, one can see how the spring is positioned in the center of the composition so as to highlight the fact that it is the most dominant part in the functioning of the model. In fact, the working principle is chiefly dependent on the mechanism of the spring and it is therefore seen to be written at a close proximity

to make it easier to be associated with

parallels between design and various

one another. rest of the deconstructed

other fields whilst enabling one to prac-

parts.

tically grasp concepts and apply them.

After positioning each part with ex-

Moreover, to give you a better insight on

tensive deliberation, it was essential to

the working of this model, I am looking

research and appropriately label the

forward to giving you more details the

functions for every segment for better

next time we meet.

depiction. The role and materials used for each part is hence described meticu-

Awaiting a keen response to know your

lously in order to enhance the simplicity

views with reference to the information

of interpretation for various clients like

provided above about the disassembling

yourself and has complemented the logic

of a spring scale . I hope reading this

representation.

email engrossed you even more regarding the mechanization of objects. Con-

As mentioned earlier, the working prin-

sidering our mutual admiration for the

ciple on which the spring scale operates

subject, I anticipate meeting you in the

is correlated to Hooke’s law which draws

near future.

Figure 56 How things work- exploded view

Regards,

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Perspectives help in participating creatively, and reflecting on the experiences brought to us by the guest lecturers. These engagements are starting points for connecting these new fields with our own future practice, as well as reminders that any discipline may provide points of contact and inspiration for our work.

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CHAPTER FIVE

Perspectives

Reflecting On Poetry

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This poem was inspired by the lecture Reclaiming Public Spaces Through Poetry by Sabika Abbas and her notion of how women are treated in the society.

An Expedition of Learning

List Of Figures

Figure 1.

Figure 7

Interior of the Wardrobe

Different views of the chair

Note. The picture shows the equal spacing

Note. The pictures show the seat of the

between the shelves to increase the space

chair from the front and the back.

efficiency and the placement of the mirror.

The Bottle

Exterior of the Wardrobe

Note. The picture shows the design of the

Note. This depicts the smooth grey lam-

inate on the exterior and the unusual

M.Gaudani

Figure 9 Top of the Bottle

Figure 3

Note. The figure shows the details

Multiple Wardrobes

of the top and also grooves on the cap.

Note. These wardrobes create enough

Figure 10

M.Gaudani

Backside of the Bottle Note. The volume measurements and the

Figure 4

handle look is shown in the figure.

The Chair

Figure 11 Assemblage - One point persepctive

Figure 5

Side view of the chair Note. This shows the letter a formed by

Figure 12

the side of the chair with the ground.

Surface development of a cut cylinder

Figure 6

Figure 13

Framework of a normal chair

Gauged Road Section

Note. The image shows the framework

Figure 14 Title page - The Green Imperative An Expedition of Learning

Figure 23 Text Annotation 1

Figure 15

Figure 24

architecture

Figure 16 Example of Beton Brut

Figure 25

Text Annotation 3

architecture

Figure 17

Figure 26

Staircases

Cover page - Building Utopia by Tim Ben-

architecture Figure 27 Figure 18

Mind Map - Building Utopia by Tim Ben-

Building representing sustainibility

ton

architecture Figure 28 Figure 19

Mind Map - Genius of Design

Text Annotation 1

Side Chair by Christopher Dresser

Text Annotation 2

Sitzmaschine by Joseph Hoffman

Text Annotation 3

The Side Chair

Cover page - Design by Bernhard E. Bur-

From ‘ After a design ’ by Oshinsky, S.

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Figure 32

The Sitzmaschine

art america.

Figure 40 Proportions 2

Figure 33

From ‘The Hoffman Chair-Blueprint’ by

Measurements of the Side Chair

From ‘ After a design ’ by Oshinsky, S.

art america.

Egyptian Ornamental Elements 1

Measurements the Sitzmaschine

From ‘ After a design ’ by Oshinsky, S.

2020 by The Artnet Figure 42 Figure 35

Egyptian Ornamental Elements 2

Cushions

From ‘ After a design ’ by Oshinsky, S.

Egyptian Ornamental Elements 3

Skeleton

From ‘ After a design ’ by Oshinsky, S.

Egyptian Painting

Knobs at the back of Arm Rest

From ‘ Birmingham’s Museum Trust’ by

2020 by The Artnet

The Met

Figure 38

Figure 45

Reclination

Egyptian Style Furniture

From ‘Egyptian style furniture’,2022. Cop-

2020 by The Artnet

yright @ 2022 by Design Tutorials and Articles.

Figure 39 Proportions 1

Figure 46

From ‘The Hoffman Chair-Blueprint’ by

Side Chair An Expedition of Learning

From ‘ After a design ’ by Oshinsky, S.

Figure 53

Freehand line drawing 2

Figure 47 Knobs Helping in Reclination From ‘Past Auctions’,2022. Copyright @ 2020 by The Artnet Figure 48 Square Cutouts From ‘ MoMA Highlights: 375 Works from the Museum Of Modern Art, New York’ by Glenn D lowry. Copyright @ 2022 by The Museum of Modern Art.

Figure 49 Knobs for Ornamentation From ‘ MoMA Highlights: 375 Works from the Museum Of Modern Art, New York’ by Glenn D lowry. Copyright @ 2022 by The Museum of Modern Art. Figure 50 The Sitzmaschine From ‘ MoMA Highlights: 375 Works from the Museum Of Modern Art, New York’ by Glenn D lowry. Copyright @ 2022 by The Museum of Modern Art. Figure 51 The Side Chair From ‘ After a design ’ by Oshinsky, S. J.,2022. Copyright @ 2020 by The Met Figure 52 Freehand line drawing 1 Copyright 2021 by M.Gaudani

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