Flight through foliage fostering conservation consciousness through an ornithology institute-cum-interpretation center
“Imagining
beyond Dystopia”
Contemporary societies tend to reduce the meaningfulness of individual as well as social existence. A certain dissatisfying monotony of work, the reduction or absence of creative activity, the compartmentalization of all aspects of life - all these contribute to this. How would places of habitation bring about a degree of healing to this?
Threshold by volumes : Based on analyses of space that make use of expressions such as “experienced space” and “spatial experience,” the term “threshold space” will now be traced back etymologically and defined.
Flight through foliage fostering conservation consciousness through an ornithology institute-cum-interpretation center
Why we need birds ?
Birds are beloved by many for the joy they bring to our lives. From shorebirds along and in our waterways to raptors soaring overhead to songbirds in our yards and parks, birds are a constant in our landscape, and their antics can be entertaining, educational and everyWhat city people need ?
Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) is preparing guidelines and laws to protect open spaces and to ensure that they are not lost to apartment complexes and commercial buildings. The city has only 0.81 sq m open space per capita
Joint studio with architecture red mentored by Ar.biju kuriakose
The travellers transit,Photogrametry workshop,Documentation workshop
Mixed use building
Site Potential
The site situated at the estuary point offers excellent views of sunrise and other attractions. Despite its current underutilization, the site holds substantial potential for development and enhancement
Site Condition
The site located in Adyar is in a significantly deteriorated state. Urban residents are reluctant to visit the area due to limited accessibility and lack of active events or activities occurring there.
User Density Mapping
Adyar River Edge Condition Thorughout
Macro level initial conceptuvalaizing
Library as a semi public unit which merge the interpretation centre and the institution
Each roof as a green roof which will collects through the stairs which replace the contour and elevate the building to silt lev- el which doesn’t disturb the rain water runoff.
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Vertical extention of streets
Design a network of streets linking the amphitheater with a densely packed program at the bottom floor. Implement circulation pathways through intermediate floors to guide people to the top floor effectively.
Promenade
Having two activity generator in ground floor and the top which creates a porous space inbetween which people can explore
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Re-imagining ‘The Library’
To redesign an existing public library by understanding the challenges and pain points to derive aspirations for the present and future in the site context of involving diver
Cuboid as the site Cut into diagonal to divert the people into the building and adapdable for street hawker
Carve out the cuboid which serve as a open space and a visual connect to the rockfort
Having longer side wall as a fenestration which stick on triple height reading space of librarry
Designing a space that establishes distinct thresholds by incorporating varying volumes, organized hierarchically from larger to smaller scales. This approach creates a structured environment where spatial transitions are clearly defined, enhancing the overall dynamic and functional experience within the space. The hierarchical organization adds depth and interest to the design.
“Imagining
beyond Dystopia”
Contemporary societies tend to reduce the meaningfulness of individual as well as social existence. A certain dissatisfying monotony of work, the reduction or absence of creative activity, the compartmentalization of all aspects of life - all these contribute to this. How would places of habitation bring about a degree of healing to this?
Activity generator (historical mounments,river etc..)Which helps to evolve neighbourhood
As per the given brief dystopian people interactive bymaking the streets lively.
Having promenade which is the part from the book pattern language. Which have 2 activity generator to keep the constant people movement
Making a secondary spine and arranging the housing cluster in the way making different scale of common spaces to keep the people seen
Urban insert
Vision Statement:
Why Not People Belive Or Have A Hope Of All Surrounding Regional Essecence Can Be A Trichy As Whole
Temporal Space
The Space Where Act As A Market And A Community Catherng spare i Space Times. inter 6 Pm Street Hockers In The Central Bus Stand Will Have A Temporary Shop Over There Which Will Reduce The Traffic Due To The The Keep Their Shop On The Road Sidesr user
Railways-Kallukuzhi Site
Activities
Steady inflow of devotees; A sudden burst in activity was observed in the Thai Poosam time, where the whole road flexibly accomodated the crowd
The Alif Tea stall outlet has a perennial flow of cusomers from nearby ofices and passerby. Ensures a vital,human scaled node.
Teashop Corner, a lowkey and highly gendered activity generator
Contrastingly the RC and James school has generates temporal bursts of activity during the morning and evening school hours
The parcel booking office of TPJ has a steady flow of customers from people sending small quantities of freight,vehicles etc., to regular bulk bookings from companies
The entrance to the junction is an important activity node, at the confluence of multiple activity generators. The tea and tiffin shop at the enrance, the murugan temple and the bus stops at the intesection attract a highly fleeting crowd, and all of their locations in close proximity to the railway station makes it a bustling node
Wooden workshop
Mentor :Ar.kumareshan, Ar.naveen
Firstly, they were introduced to various types of joineries, such as butt, half lap, and tongue and groove, and practiced making them. Secondly, the we participants built a small seating chair using mortise and tenon joints. Finally, we constructed a chandigarh chair designed by le corbusier and a red and blue chair of the de stijl movement, gaining a deeper understanding of wood. Overall, the workshop provided valuable insights into advanced wooden joinery techniques, furniture design, and the properties of wood.
