Detailing and Communicating Architecture - Spring 2021, FA, CEPT

ARCHITECTURE

C O M M U N I C AT I N G

AND D E TA I L I N G CEPT UNIVERSITY

F A C U LT Y O F A R C H I T E C T U R E

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SPRING 2021

Cover Graphic by : REPALLE SAJANISH Edited & Compilation by : BAIDEHI REJ

D E T A I L I N G A N D C O M M U N I C A T I N G A R C H I T E C T U R E

S P R I N G

C E P T F A C U L T Y

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U N I V E R S I T Y O F

A R C H I T E C T U R E

T U T O R ’ S

N O T E

This studio investigates the relationship between structure and material as a primary basis in the making of architecture. It prepares students to develop design abilities in which the search for systems of space becomes intrinsic to the search for systems of structure. The studio assumes that structure is abstract and diagrammatic and therefore it unfolds immense possibilities for diverse and numerous forms that make students conscious about detailing in architecture. In this light, material is merely temporal and one material can be replaced by another in the same structural system.

The realization of form that is perceptible is eventually realized through the organization of material in space. This organization of material in space creates two sets of spaces; one that is around the organized material and the other that the material itself occupies.

This semester students shall predominantly deal and detail out the latter as an outcome of principles of form deriving. The students shall be able to produce models and prototypes highlighting structural and constructional aspects of their design as well as produce a set of technical drawings for execution.

I wish to acknowledge and thank all my students who have worked sincerely to engage with the challenges of the studio. As extraordinary times demand extraordinary efforts; the students have risen to this occasion to demonstrate their persistent efforts fructified in the form of models, prototypes and drawings.

I am extremely grateful to Baidehi, Sajanish, Aashvi, Dhrumin, and Aditi Deepak, Naomi and Snehil for undertaking the preparation and compilation of the studio booklet and presentation. I am also happy to have witnessed efforts by Deepak, Naomi, Snehil, Yukta, Raj, Ishaan and Jay. The studio would have never been complete without the support of my co-tutor Neel Jain. I express my gratitude to workshop technicians namely Yatinbhai, Chiragbhai and Chaggan Bhai for their support to train students in making. I also wish to thank Leeza and Chandani for their persistent efforts to work with the students to improve the quality of representation.

I hope the deeper meaning of the methods employed in this studio will support students’ future journey and provide sustained food for thoughts in architecture.

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A C K N O W L E D G M E N T We would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Professor Sankalpa and Teaching Associate Neel Jain for organising and managing a studio which in hesitant and unsettling times like these taught us to observe, pushed us to adapt and encouraged us to overcome difficulties in the practical world.

Each exercise picked up something from the previous one and in the end the learning culminated and assembled as a design project.

Extensive hands on work and multiple model making exercises introduced precise pragmatic discussions which included real-life materials and applications, all of this which would not have been possible without the Workshop Team. We would like to thank Yatin Bhai, Chirag Bhai and Chagan Bhai for their one-on-one discussions and assistance in the model making process.

We would like to thank Aditya Patel and Krunal Patel for the intermediate discussions that have helped us in looking at our ideas from the mid semester and guiding us on how to take them forward.

We would like to thank Chandani Patel and Leeza John for the intense efforts they have put in the discussions to make our output for the semester more easily communicable and visually powerful.

We would also like to thank our semester end jurors Pratyush Shankar, Uday Andhare, Wesley Thompson, Manu Narendran, Surya Kakani, Faizan Khatri, Leandro Poco and Freyaan Anklesaria for providing such insightful discussions that have helped us in have a reflecting at the work done in the course of this semester.

These ideas will be of great importance during our journey as professionals.

Lastly, the seamless switching between offline and online mediums wouldn’t have been possible without the continuous efforts that the developers at Google, Zoom and Miro have been making during these uncertain times.

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S T U D I O

I N T R O D U C T I O N

The studio focuses on four important aspects of dealing with questions of tectonics in architecture and more specifically the question of building language. Firstly, building up the ability to visualize structural force. Secondly, building up the ability to apply the form of materials onto the force diagram. Thirdly, the ability to construct an expressive detail for space and lastly, the ability to draw in a way that can be referred to as a construction drawing as well as communicate the qualities of spaces.

Pedagogical attempt to assess how a small detail expresses when one scales up was critically investigated. The final workshop project became a testing ground to employ the bottom-up approach to accommodate the structural systems along with details to achieve a building language. The aim was to express space as an articulation of details as well as expressing program and form as a seamless relationship of space and structure.

Learning Outcomes of Studio: 1. To generate structural systems in design for space modulation.

2. To design a detail communicating informed meaning.

3. To choose material appropriate for a given design task.

4. To make informed choices about the type of drawing for making.

5. To produce a set of technical drawings and specifications appropriate for site execution.

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T I M E L I N E

1.3 Modelling Canti

1.1 Modifying Details

1.2 Modelling Openings

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WORKSHOP WORK

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MARKET STUDY

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1.4 Modelling Spa

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SEM END REVIEW 1 Pratyush Shankar Uday Andhare Wesley Thompson Manu Narendran

SEM END REVIEW 2

2.1 Project CEPT Stock

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Surya Kakani Faizan Khatri Leandro Poco Manu Narendran

APR Representation Workshop

MIDSEM Aditya Patel Krunal Patel

Chandani Patel Leeza John

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M O D I F Y I N G

D E T A I L S

TA S K To select a detail from a given set of references and redesign it within the given set of constraints.

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Replace at least 60-70% of the existing material with another material.

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The material could be a combination of more than one material.

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Use timber, steel, bamboo and their products to replace the existing material/s of the detail.

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In case the detail chosen induces mechanical motion e.g. louvers; change the point of application for input motion. One may also change the type of input motion to induce motion e.g. from rotation to translation or vice versa.

OUTCOME To make a working model and a set of shop drawings for the modified detail using the timber,bamboo and metal workshops while engaging with and incorporating feedback from the technicians.

PROCESS •

Understanding the mechanism and detail of the given latch/ louvres with the help of conceptual sketches and diagrams

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Modifying the given detail in terms of mechanism using conceptual working models

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Market study of different hardware components

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Discussion with technician using shop drawings and digital models

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Making of the model at 1:1 using timber,Bamboo,Metal workshop

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Making of final shop drawings and BOQ.

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M O D E L L I N G

O P E N I N G S

TA S K To design and detail out an opening of the dimension 2400 x 2100 mm that is an interface between a street and a facility.

To understand the behaviour of the leaf, select the number of leaves and pivot point •

Use 1 mm paper strip to stabilize the 480 x 420 mm paper so that it is stable in all the three axes.

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The maximum length of the paper strip used to stabilize should not be more than 240 mm.

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The overall surface area occupied by the stabilizing paper strip cannot be more than 25-30%.

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A thread can be used to stabilize and operate the opening in addition to the stabilizing paper wherever required.

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You can only use pin joints.

OUTCOME To learn to model a stable fenestration element and too organize material on the basis of its need for structural stability.

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Testing various forms of stability using the modelling experiment using paper and pins.

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Choosing materials and detailing out the door.

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Further, improving details according to the added materiality.

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Producing drawings.

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Jay Patel

Dhrumin Patel

Raj Kansara

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M O D E L L I N G

C A N T I L E V E R

TA S K To design and detail out a staircase based on one of the three conditions.

SELECTION OF FIXING CONDITION: •

Cantilevering from one side of the rigid support.

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Free ended from both sides with a support at an incline from the horizontal plane not more than 37°.

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Supported from one from a beam, free ended from one side.

TO STABILIZE THE PLANE: • Take a 1 mm paper strip of length 240 mm and width 60 mm.

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The stabilisation of the paper strip can be done using a paper of less than 1 mm thickness.

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The stabilizing paper strip cannot be more than 33% of the total surface area of 240 X 60 mm.

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85% of the joinery mandatorily has to be pin joints.

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Use of thread is advisable.

OUTCOME •

To articulate the relationship between flexible and rigid material to derive a stable relationship of components/ parts/ elements.

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To generate a structural system within given boundary conditions of span and support.

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To recognize the resolution of geometry as the basis of coming together of components to generate a structural system

PROCESS •

Selection of condition of fixing and testing various forms of stability using modelling experiment using paper, pins and thread.

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Choosing materials and detailing out the staircase.

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Further, improving details according to the added materiality.

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Producing drawings.

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5 MM STEEL BRAIDED CABLE

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M O D E L L I N G

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TA S K To select a symbol from a given set of references and redesign it within the given set of constraints.

Condition A: The symbols are spaced while developing the spanning system Condition B: The symbols are unspaced while developing the spanning system •

The symbols are imaginary sections of the element at a particular point in its overall spanning length.

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Some use of cables and pins are mandatory of developing spanning at 7000 mm level

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The symbols are not continuous or are made out of parts.

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The symbols are made out of flexible material in which the flexibility of one of the symbols is slightly more than the other or relatively one of the symbols is more flexible than the other in bending.

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To articulate the relationship between flexible and rigid material to derive a stable relationship of components/ parts/ elements.

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To generate a structural system with given boundary conditions of span and support.

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To recognize the resolution of geometry as the basis of coming of components to generate a structural system.

PROCESS MAKING OF MODULES

Developed relationships between the symbols in a way that it formed a stable relationship between the parts in X and Y direction using materials like paper, straw, strings etc resourcefully.

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SELECTION AND REJECTION

After developing iterations, based on the potential of the module in terms of spanning and material usage, a module was taken forward.

REPETITION

The module was repeated to span the given length for a test model.

TESTING THE MODULE Tested the component by placing the component in horizontal direction (cantilever), simply supported or hanging condition and saw which was the best suitable condition for overall as well as part to take load efficiently when a load was applied on it once it was part of the system.

MODIFICATIONS Changes were made depending on the result of the testing like changes in orientation, usage and amount of material, form of the module etc.

MATERIALS The materials were chosen based on the requirements of the system and then detailed out.

FINAL MODEL A 1:10 scale full span model was made to further understand the behavior of the system. A 1:5 scale model of the module was made to understand the detailing.

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A R C H I T E C T U R A L C E P T S T O C K

P R O J E C T

The question of making has remained central to the question of using labour as a way to express the creative component of a society. It is necessary to practise it, as it uses the physical body in various ways to produce artifacts of exceptional quality to fulfill the demand and imagination of the very society it serves. The design schools remain at the forefront of such endeavor; to probe, transfer and sustain this very need. In order to ensure this intention; CEPT University has taken up an initiative (CEPT - Stock) to set up a workshop that allows the interaction of students and artisans to train young artisans to produce high-quality work in collaboration with designers.

Project CEPT - Stock is imagined with three clear objective •

To expose design students to produce artifacts while meeting the quality standard of the profession.

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To train young artisans on a collaborative platform with designers for expanding the creative collaboration between imagination and skills.

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To create opportunities for young designers and artisans to test ideas that have the potential to be implemented for the needs of the society.

The project includes four types of workshop spaces, Model Making, Timber, Bamboo and Ceramics with spaces for material storage and display of the output. It also includes a shop for selling the products made in the workshops along with other utilities.

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M A R K E T S T U D Y A N D W O R K S H O P After developing a basic sense of mechanism in the first detailing exercise, the next step was to find out the parts that would be required in the making of it. The dimensions and material of the parts played an important role in designing any detail and market study helped in exploring. Along with that, it also looked at the finish a specific part would give, for example, would it be flushed or would it protrude out of a surface and what that part could be replaced with to achieve the desired finish. The market study also looked at customizing, due to lack of availability in desired sizes and finally, the cost of the entire model.

Followed by the market study was the making of the model in the workshop. The hands on experience developed a sensitivity towards the material and various techniques to work with them. The process involved from trying to do accurate markings with regard to the machine and equipment tolerances to learning from the error to achieve the desired output.

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S I T E

V I S I T

The site visit was a residential project under construction and the main discussion was about the parity between the architect’s toilet drawings and how they are brought in during the construction. The plumbing engineer and the contractor explained each and every step of sequence from marking to laying down the pipes and how various fixtures have various requirements that as an architect one must take care of. The methods of laying tiles and plaster were also discussed and how they affect the measurements of the fixing point of the fixtures as provided in the drawings.

We, would like to extend our gratitude to the on-site contractor, Mr. Ronak Bhatt who took the time from his busy schedule to show us around and patiently answered all our queries.

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R E P R E S E N T A T I O N The key focus of the workshop was to effectively communicate the ideas of the design and detail in an efficient and visually effective manner. In the two weeks before the jury, the students worked intensively with Chandani and Leeza, discussing from sampling various styles of rendering to the final output, and how highlighting certain nuances in a drawing helps the ideas come out better.

W O R K S H O P

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

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Aditi Shah

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Deepak Varma Nadimpalli

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Dhrumin Patel 146

Ishaan Mahajan

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Aashvi Trivedi

Baidehi Rej

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Jay Patel 202

Naomi Mehta 232

Raj Kansara 266

Repalle Sajanish 298

Snehil Tripathi

Yukta R A 356

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M O D I F Y I N G D E TA I L S

Original Louver picture

1. Replace at least 60-70% of the existing material with another material.

2. The material could be a

Closed Condition

combination of more than one material.

3. Use timber, steel, bamboo and their products to replace the existing material/s of the detail.

4. In case the detail chosen induces

mechanical

motion

e.g.louvers; change the point of application for input motion. One may also change the type of input motion to induce motion e.g. from rotation to translation or vice versa.

GIF for Louvre System

Open Condition

Details

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1) Developing an opening of 2100X2400mm based on earlier

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triangulation in the first iteration

Members connected through Mortise Ten joint and pinned

10mm bamboo slat 15mm plywood filling

SECTION BB' 1.8mm MS plate sheathing to allow punctures 3 layers of bamboo slats stacked to make 30mm thk main member

MS plate and angle section sheathing

Stabilising using triangulation

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC

and grid division in the centre.

This was taken forward.

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SECTION AA’ AA' SECTION 30X30X3 MS angle section 4mm double ended stud bolt 10MM Bamboo slats sandwiched Detail D

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4mm double ended stud bolt 15mm bamboo chick mat board 1.8mm MS plate Sheathing

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MODELLING CANTILEVER

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1) Stiffening of tread supported

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Detail B

2) Vertical Members extending from floor to beam.

3) Use of material - Bamboo Ply and Steel.

4) Suspension of tread by inserting it in vertical member and adding support from below which are integrated to the vertical members using joinery.

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25mm Bamboo ply member housed in C-section

20mm Bamboo ply tread

25mm Bamboo ply structural members to support tread 3mm sheatthing plale to connect horizontal and vertical structural memebers

25X25mm angle sections bolted to ply

20mm bamboo ply tread intersecting with vertical members

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M O D E L L I N G S PA N N I N G

Development of basic module for condition A

1) Development of a structural system using the above given symbol which can be expressed both in the X and Y plane.

2) Condition A - Where the symbols are spaced while developing the spanning system 3) Condition B - where the symbols are unspaced 4) Use of triangulation to achieve stability in two directions.

5) Use of continuous compressive member on top and string as a tensile member at the bottom.

6) Problems encountered - Incomplete triangulation due to absence of central member - Occurrence of zero mass at nodes.

Details as seen in 10 scale model

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Front View - 10 scale model spanning 1.1m

Top View - 10 scale model spanning 1.1m

Details as seen in 10 scale model

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M O D E L L I N G S PA N N I N G

1) Development of System in Unspaced condition.

2) Using overlapping to avoid zero mass and ensure the completion of triangulation in two directions.

3) Establishing a relationship between two adjacent modules to strengthen in two axes.

4) Use of tensile member at the bottom.

5) Development of this system into actual scale using plywood and steel as primary materials.

Development of basic module for condition B

Front View - 10 scale model span 1.1m

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5 SCALE MODEL Development of Material and Detials

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Detail A

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Tensionmmrod connector 100X30 connector plate welding together two units 10mm tension rods L=700mm Tension rod connector

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10mm tension rods L=700mm 170X180mm wall plate 6mm thk

Elevation

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3.5mm Detail A metal plate sandwiched between ply

Detail B

tension rod terminating as a fork 170X180mm wall plate 6mm thk

350X48mm member

Plywood Body

6mm thk sandwiching tension rodplates terminating as a forkmain steel member of system

12mm Ply on two sides of the metalmember plates 350X48mm

10mm bolts to connect wall plate 6mm thk plates sandwiching main and concrete beam steel member of system

12mm Ply on two sides of 350X45mm member the metal plates metal and ply connected by 6mmm member bolts 350X45mm

10mm bolts to connect wall plate

Detailand C concrete beam

metal and ply connected by 6mmm bolts

90X90mm wall plate 6mm thk

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ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT: CEPT STOCK

Site Plan Ground Floor Plan at lvl +2250mm

1) Designing a workshop space for students and artisans 2) Site Location - Plot in front of Cept North Gate

Ground Floor Plan at lvl +7650mm

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LVL +750 MM

6 LVL +900 MM

5 LVL +900 MM

2 LVL +900 MM

8 LVL +900 MM

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ENTRANCE - VEHICULAR ENTRANCE - MAIN

1. Entrance Plinth

6. Women’s Washroom

10. Ceramics Workshop

2. Shop

7. Model Making

11. Spillout Space.

3. Locer Area

Workshop

12. Office and Admin

4. Wood Workshop

8. Bamboo Workshop

5. Men’s Washroom

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STORAGE LVL +900 MM

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WALL SECTION

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20mm epoxy flooring 80mm Screed filling 14mm thk decking sheet 30X30 box section bolted to decking sheet

DETAIL A 44mm deep decking sheet bolted to L-section

90X90 angle section 100X200 L-section beam welded to plus column

16mm rod welded to angle section 200X200 plus column

6mm MS plates connecting spanning system to beam

Brick with MS rod reinforcements

8mm bolts

DETAIL B 20mm epoxy flooring 80mm Screed filling 14mm thk decking sheet 30X30 box section bolted to decking sheet

et on 90X90 angle section

m mn

ts

200X200 plus column 1

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PLINTH LVL +750 MM

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MEN'S WASHROOM LVL +900 MM

SHOP LVL +900 MM

Brick with MS rod reinforcements

LOCKER AREA LVL +900 MM

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TIMBER WORKSHOP LVL +900 MM

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16mm rod welded to angle section

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AASHVI TRIVEDI ‘The sequence of the exercises in the studio was such that it focused on bringing together various elements in a program wherein each element - pre-designed and pre-structured - comes together to bind the project together in terms of materials and expression. Each exercised emphasised on understanding the forces acting on the object through physical models and then applying stabilising structures to counter those forces. In depth understanding was laid on materials and how they come together. Not only that, the exercises helped me experience first hand the process and sequence of construction and its application in real life.’

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ADITI SHAH UG180043

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M O D I F Y I N G D E TA I L S

Original Latch picture

1. Replace at least 60-70% of the existing material with another material.

2. The material could be a combination of more than one material.

Closed Condition

3. Use timber, steel, bamboo and their products to replace the existing material/s of the detail.

4. In case the detail chosen induces

mechanical

motion

e.g.louvers; change the point of application for input motion. One may also change the type of input motion to induce motion e.g. from rotation to translation or vice versa.

Open Condition

QR Code for GIF

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LEGEND: 1. Slot 2. MS plate 3. MS Insert 4. MS Handle 5. Pivot 6. Door Panel

ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS 58

7. Hand Grip 8. Bracket 9. Pin 10. MS plate 11. Ball bearing 12. Ball bearing

ASSEMBLED AXONOMETRIC VIEW 59

KIT OF PARTS 60

MODELLING OPENINGS

1. Given a paper of size 480 x 420 mm and of 1mm thickness.

2. Use not more than 1mm paper strip (<240 mm long) to stabilize the given surface.

3. Overall surface area covered by stabilizing paper strip cannot be more than 25- 30%.

To stabilize the surface, paper strips perpendicular to the surface have been added to stop its bending movement. To further stabilize it, string are added in tension.

Process Models

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6mm MS Plate

6mm MS Plate

25mm Plywood

Timber beading patti

Tension cable Turn buckle Eye bolt

Exploded view of a panel of the door

5mm THK Frosted Glass

MS pipe inner Ø20mm outer Ø26.9mm

Ø23mm

5mm Nut

2mm THK MS Patti

linear bearing screwed with the MS plate

Connection of the panel with the pivot

welded

ADITI SHAH UG180043

The entire door is divided into seven individual panels. In each panel, customized T- sections are used to hold the plywood and glass in between them.

MS pipe has been used for the pivot, to hold all the panel together using MS patti. And to further stabilize it, tension cables have been added on the back side.

ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS 62

2390 2100

290 2390 180

290

180

90 90 90 90

2100

Plan

B C 280

E C

150

700

270

700

270

40

270

700

270

40

270

D

A A

280

900

900

280

E

D

2100

B

2100

280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22

280

Plan

2400

Elevation

700

Elevation

6mm MS Plate 6mm MS Plate

25mm Plywood 6mm MS Plate Timber6mm beading patti MS Plate

270

Section

25 60 25 60 100

Tension 5mm THK frostedcables glass Ø5mm self drilling screws Tension cables Ø5mm self drilling screws Turn buckle

280

Stopper Stopper

22

Eye bolt

Eye bolt

Ø13mm length- 25 mm eye Ø16mm Tension cable bolt Ø6mm

280

Timber beading patti

length- 25 mm eye Ø16mm bolt Ø6mm

22

100 45

Eye bolt

25mm Plywood 5mm THK frosted glass

Turn buckle Ø13mm and hook type Linear bearingTensionhook cable B. Connection between two panels Linear bearing

280

Groove in the pivot (2mm inside) 25mm THK plywood

Ø20mm MS rod (welded with MS plate)

A. Detail section of the door panel A. Detail section of the door panel

CEPT UNIVERSITY

DETAILING AND COMMUNICATING ARCHITECTURE AR2034

SPRING 2021

Timber handle

2mm THK MS patti Door handle Timber handle Ø20mm MSC.rod (welded with MS plate) 2mm THK MS patti

C. Door handle DETAILING AND COMMUNICATING ARCHITECTURE SPRING 2021

D. Connection of tension cable and panel

Groove in the pivot (2mm inside)

280

Eye bolt

D. Connection of tension cable Turn buckle hook and hook type and panel

B. Connection between two panels

Turn buckle

AR2034

Section

2400

45

150

CEPT UNIVERSITY

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25mm THK 2mm THK MS patti plywood

E. Connection of pivot with plywood

2mm THK MS patti

E. Connection of pivot with ADITI SHAH plywood UG180043 ADITI SHAH UG180043

Axonometric view of the door A linear bearing is connected below each panel which links all the panels together. The bearing is attached to a prefabricated stopper which is attached at different distances.

Thus, when the door is operated each panel stops at different angles, forming a curve pattern.

DETAILING AND COMMUNICATING AXONOMETRIC VIEW OF THEARCHITECTURE DOOR

AR2034

SPRING 2021

CEPT UNIVERSITY

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MODELLING CANTILEVER

Process Model

1. Given a paper strip of size 240 x 60 mm and 1mm thick.

2. The paper is cantilevered from one side of a 20 mm thick sheet.

3. Stabilize using 1mm paper strips and cover not more than 33% of the area.

To stabilize the surface, paper strips perpendicular to the surface have been added to stop its bending movement. To further stabilize it, string are added in tension.

Process Model

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230 mm THK concrete wall

19

20

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230 mm THK concrete wall wall 230 mm THK concrete

60.00

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6 mm MS plate anchored to the concrete wall using anchor bolts

1500.00

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6 mm MS anchored 6mm MSplate plate anchored to the wallwall using to theconcrete concrete anchor bolts using anchor bolts

anchor bolt

1500.00

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12

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1. End Condition

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anchor bolt anchor bolt

1. End Condition

prefabricated T- section using 6 mm MS plate

230 mm THK concrete wall

prefabricated T-section prefabricated T- section using 6 6mm mm MSMS plate using plate

4560

6 mm MS plate anchored to the concrete wall using anchor bolts 3230

230

1500.00

Plan

T- section welded T-section welded to the T- section welded to the wall plate to theplate wall plate wall

4

3

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1

eq

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eq

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19 mmTHK THK polished 19 mm

180 eq eq eq eq eq eq eq eq eq eq

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6 mm MS plate anchored to the concrete wall using anchor bolts

anchor bolt

Elevation

19 mm THK polished plywood plywood polished plywood

230 mm THK concrete wall

3

Plywood screwed to the Plywood screwed 4 to the T-section T-section

T- section welded to the wall plate

Plywood screwed to the T-section

2

5

2. Connection between wall plate and T- section

1. End Condition Elevation

prefabricated T- section using 6 mm MS plate

1980

5 eq

1000

6 eq

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2. Connection between 2. Connection between wall plate section walland plateT-and T- section

1. End Condition

1000

9 eq

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anchor bolt

3. Connection between plywood and T- scetion Exploded

3. Connection between plywood and T- scetion

1

Isometric View

4. Connectio railing and tr

4. Connect railing and

15 mmdia MS MS rod rod 15mm

2. Connection between wall plate and T- section

3

4mm MS plate used as 4mm MS plate used a spacer to hold the as a spacer to hold the T-section in place T-section in place

1980

prefabricated T- section using 6 mm MS plate

1000

180 eq eq eq eq eq eq eq eq eq eq

19 mm THK polished plywood

Plywood screwed to the T-section

MS rod welded MS rodisis welded to the to the spacer plate spacer plate

4

T- section welded to the wall plate

3. Connection between 2 plywood and T- scetion

Exploded Isometric View

5

4. Connection between railing and tread

5. Connection b railing and hand

1 15 mm MS rod

groove 60mm mm dia teak groove inin 60 teak wood handle wood handle

19 mm THK polished plywood 4mm MS plate used as a spacer to hold the T-section in place

3

MS rod is welded to the spacer plate

Plywood screwed to the T-section

15mm rod sits 15 mmdia MS MS rod sits in the andand is in thegroove groove is screwed screwed

4

3. Connection between plywood and T- scetion

4. Connection between railing and tread

5. Connection between railing and handle

Exploded Isometric View

66 15 mm MS rod

M O D E L L I N G S PA N N I N G

Symbol

Process Models

1. To develop a system for spanning which expresses the given symbol, when section is cut at any particular point.

Module which is taken forward. Square module which is stabilized by adding

2. Different materials to be used

string in a cross manner.

for line and dot. Flexibility of one material should be more than other.

3.

To

generate

a

structural

system which sits in a volume of 11000x11000x7000 mm.

Connecting two modules using paper strip and string.

To increase the effective depth, connecting members have been put in slant manner and string is added on the top part also.

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Process Model (300 MM span) : to check the structural stability/ load capacity of the developing spanning system.

Process Model (1000 MM span) : to check the structural stability/ load capacity of the developing spanning system.

Problems: Due to absence of a common tying member between all the modules, sagging is observed in the model.

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Final models in 10 scale and 5 scale after resolving the failures and structural stability issues faced in modelling experiment done before.

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SPANNING SYSTEM DRAWINGS 71

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Part System in Plan View

470

Two rows of the spanning system are connected using tension rods which divides the load coming on the top and prevents sagging.

Part System in Elevation

SPANNING SYSTEM DRAWINGS 73

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ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT: CEPT STOCK

8 Site

Road

CEPT University

Plan at +2300 MM

The programme is to set up a

workshop

interaction

that of

allows

students

the and

artisans to train young artisans to produce high- quality work in collaboration with designers. The site is given right opposite to CEPT University.

The intent is to create a space for students and artisans such that there is a very blur boundary between

the

outside.

Thus,

inside the

and

the

activities

happening inside can spill over in the open spaces.

The inside spaces of the workshop have been organised in a way such that there are no internal walls

dividing

the

Plan at +6650 MM

workshop.

This is done is order achieve an unobstructed space.

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7. Bamboo Workshop 8. Open Space 9. Offices 10. Breakout Space 11. Ceramic Workshop 0 1

3

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SECTION AA’ 77

0 78

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SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE BB’ 79

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PART ELEVATION SOUTH 81

0 1 82

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WALL SECTION 83

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ADITI SHAH ‘This studio has a very different approach towards design and structure as a whole. The process followed here was to develop the whole from a unit. We started with development of a detail, then incorporating that detail into a system and later introducing the system into a space by giving it materiality and spatial qualities. This process was achieved by producing a number of working models for the evolution of the system to understand the behaviour of it.

Thus this process of the studio made me realise a new process of designing along with a method to implement it in real life.’

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BAIDEHI REJ UG180100

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M O D I F Y I N G D E TA I L S

Original louvre picture

1. Replace at least 60-70% of the existing material with another material.

2. The material could be a

Closed Condition

combination of more than one material.

3. Use timber, steel, bamboo and their products to replace the existing material/s of the detail.

4. In case the detail chosen induces

mechanical

motion

e.g.louvers; change the point of application for input motion. One may also change the type of input motion to induce motion e.g. from rotation to translation or vice versa.

Open Condition

QR code for Pergola GIF

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4 mm Ball Bearing

12 mm thick MDF Board 8 mm Philips CSK Screw 2 mm MS sheet Pivot Hinge 12 mm Ball Bearing 12 mm Lead Screw

Timber frame

12 Brass Hex Nuts

Timber suppor ts Rubber Timing Belt 8 mm Ball Bearing Aluminium Timing Pulley 8 mm MS Rod Handle

DETAIL 1 : Attachment of the

DETAIL 2 : The louvre ends fixed to

DETAIL 3 : The 8 mm rod of the

DETAIL 4 : The timing pulley fixed

louvres to the Lead screw using

the front frame with nut and bolt.

handle fixed to the timing belt pul-

to the lead screw (end threaded to

ley with the help of grub screws.

6 mm) with the help of grub screw.

the hex nuts.

90

6 4

3

(12 mm bearing is welded to the lead screw so that it doesn’t shift from its place.)

1

2

5

2

(The end of the lead screw was threaded to a dia of 6 mm to a length of 25 mm.)

EXPLODED ISOMETRIC

ASSEMBLED ISOMETRIC

L EGEND 1. Horizont a l Timber M em b e r 2. T imb er Suppor t s 3. 1 2 mm bra ss hex nu t 4. 1 2 mm lea d screw 5. Alum inium Timing P u l l ey 6. 1 2 mm ba ll bea r ing

PLAN

ASSEMBLY OF MECHANISM

(The 2 mm thick metal plate strips were cut and grinded and later holes were drilled into it to make the pivot hinges.)

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12

EXPLODED ISOMETRIC

3 (The 4 mm thick MS rod was cut into smaller pieces of 50 mm and were threaded to an extend of 5 mm from an end to fix it inside the hex nuts.)

ASSEMBLED ISOMETRIC

L EGEND 3. 1 2 mm bra ss hex nu t 11.1 2 mm THK M D F Bo ard 12. 2 mm THK M S pivo t h i n g e

ASSEMBLY OF LOUVRES

PLAN

91

2

8 7 5 10

( 8 mm hole was drilled into the timing pulley to fix the 8mm rod into it with a grub screw.)

(The 8 mm rod was bend in the shape of a S and a wooden sleeve was fitted on the other end to make the handle.)

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EXPLODED ISOMETRIC

ASSEMBLED ISOMETRIC

LEGEND 2. Timb er Suppor t s 5. Alum inium Timing Pu l l ey 7. 8 mm ba ll bea r ing 8. Rub b er Timing B elt 9. 8 mm M S rod 10 . Wooden C ircula r Han d l e

PLAN

ASSEMBLY OF WORKING HANDLE (The 4 mm thick MS rod was cut into smaller pieces of 50 mm to fix the louvres and the bearing together.)

2 1

11 12

2 5

4 1

3 (The 4 mm thick MS rod was cut into smaller pieces and bend in the shape of an L to fix the louvres with the timber member .)

EXPLODED ISOMETRIC

ASSEMBLED ISOMETRIC

LEGEND 1. Horizont a l Timber M em b e r 2. Timb er Suppor t s 3. 1 2 mm bra ss hex n u t 4. 1 2 mm lea d screw 5. Alum inium Timing Pu l l ey 11 .1 2 mm THK M D F B o ard 12 . 2 mm THK M S pivo t h i n g e

ASSEMBLY OF LOUVRES WITH THE MECHANISM PLAN

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MODELLING OPENINGS

DETERMINING THE POSITION OF THE PIVOT When the pivot was positioned in the centre of the 2 folds of the door, it was observed that it only allowed the door to be opened till an angle less than 90o (which was the desired extent).

Pivot at the center

Hence, the door was width was divided into 3 equal widths and the pivot was positioned at the 1/3

rd

position.

This allowed the door to be opened completely at 900, . The change in the position of the pivot allowed a portion of the door to be opened inwards as a contrast to mass produced bi-fold doors

Pivot at the 1/3rd part of the door

D E TER M I N I N G T HE W EAV I N G PAT T ER N It was observed that a overlap of thin paper strips (weaved together) helped to stabilise the piece of 240 x 210 mm paper. Furthermore, 2 different patterns of weaving were experimented

with

to

determine

Weaving Patterns

which provided more stability.

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A

A’

Front Elevation

Section AA’

Position and Path of the Pivot highlighted in RED

THE MOVEMENT OF THE PIVOT WITH THE OPEN AND CLOSING OF THE DOOR 94

MS C c h an n el to c on c e a l the cha n n el an d gu ide in s ide.

Com m erc ially availab le G - cha nnel 4 m m m etal p late to h ol d the i ndi vidu al f ram es togeth er

P re-f ab ric ated m etal c a p

Wh eels f itted in to th e G- cha n nel grove ( dep en ds on avail a bl e mo del )

4 0 m m s olid b am b oo

MS p late f ixed to th e w a l l , to hel p attac h th e h in ges

15 mm b am b oo s p lits

4 m m b am b oo s trip s

Sample of weaving used

ASSEMBLY OF FRAME AND MECHANISM 95

1

2 8

3 9 4 4

DETAIL 3 : Attachment of bamboo splits with solid bamboo.

DETAIL 1 : Attachment of metal cap with the bamboo.

2 5

10

6

11

7

DETAIL 2 : Attachment of commercially available g channel and roller wheels with the metal cap.

DETAIL 4 : attaching two bamboo member with hinges.

LEGEND 1. 6 mm bolt s 2. 4 mm met a l pla t e 3. 8 5 x 85 mm P re- f a b r i c ate d m e tal c ap 4. 4 0 mm Solid B a mb o o 5. Comm ercia lly ava i l ab l e G -c h an n el 6. Whee ls f it t ed into th e G -c h an n e l g rove 7. 6 mm inner D I A B e ar i n g 8. 1 5 mm ba mboo sp l i ts 9. 8 mm hex bolt s 10 . 3 0 x 30 mm M S T-S e c ti o n 11 . 1 2 inches ma r ket avai l ab l e B u tt Hi n g e s

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MODELLING CANTILEVER STABILISING THE TREAD A paper strip was inserted along the horizontal axis and the vertical axis to stabilise the tread. It was observed that both the axes needed to be stabilised at the same time, hence an H-shaped paper reinforcement was used, which significantly improved the structural strength of the tread as compared to the previous iterations.

Process Paper Models : To stabilise the Tread

OBSERVING THE SUSPENSION DETAIL The MDF model allowed to observe whether the proposed suspension detail (using MS rods bolted to the steel frame of the treads) would allow the staircase to be stable once suspended.

Process MDF Models : To observe the suspension detail

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1

2 3

DETAIL 1 : Attachment of metal rod to the ground.

1 2

4

DETAIL 2 : Attachment of metal support of each subsequent tread with one another.

ASSEMBLY OF THE STEEL FRAME 3 mm DIA, MS rod, suspended from a beam, and anchored to the ground.

3 mm DIA, MS rod which acts as a connecting member for the treads doubles up as a railing.

8 mm THK bamboo ply, screwed to the metal plate using 6 mm screws.

300 x 2100 mm metal frame welded to a 6 mm THK metal plate.

Metal support frame welded to the metal plate to stabilise it

LE GE N D 1 . 3 m m D I A, MS rod 2 . 6 m m b olt 3 . 3 m m D I A, m etal grou n d an c h or 4 . 6 m m T HK Metal f ram e attac h ed to the next on e u s in g th e m etal rods as a c on necto r

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ASSEMBLY OF TREAD

M O D E L L I N G S PA N N I N G

THE SYMBOL Used as a starting reference, the symbol was to be replicated or

Process Models : Type A

abstracted in a way that it was readable when a section was cut across the span along any axes.

THE PROCESS MODULES Initial models of individual modules made out of paper and reed sticks (TYPE A), interpreted the symbol quite literally and in that process failed to collectively form a stable system.

The

next

set

of

models,

first

experimented with plastic straws (TYPE B) used the concept of triangulation to make the system stronger. Several patterns were tried out by overlapping triangles of similar sizes.

The absence of mass in the centre of the triangles for the next set of models, made out of MDF ( TYPE C) was counteracted by adding a vertical member in between held together using threads. This allowed for a stable system and also allowed the possibility of repetition of modules.

Process Models : Type B and Type C

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Repeating the modules to form the 400 mm span, led to the problem of an unresolved end condition, where the irregular geometric edge of the module didn’t really help to have a uniform end condition.

Process Models of 400 m Span

PLAN

ELEVATION Hence,

the

previous

idea

of

triangulating along the XY plane was replaced with the idea of triangulating using tension cables along the YZ plane.

Process Models of 1100 mm Span

PLAN

ELEVATION

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Latest Model of the Module : Axonometric View Adding the notion of materiality to the existing module, the latest module emerged as a composite member of timber and tension cables. Vertical and horizontal Members were overlapped where the thicker horizontal member acted as a compression member. In order to significantly reduce mass, from the previous module, the members were made slim and elongated along their respective axis. The individual members were held together using tension cables, the bracing allowing the triangulation to exist along the YZ Plane and the XZ Plane.

DETAIL 1 : Plan view

DETAIL 2 : The connection of the tension rods with the CLT member using a metal fork.

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DETAIL 3 : The lengthening Connectors used to connect the CLT members - metal connectors bolted from both sides.

Latest Model of the 1100 mm Span : Elevation In order to further strengthen the ends and to also reduce mass and make the system lightweight, the size of the vertical members were varied across the span, making them maximum at the ends and minimum in the centre. This allowed the system to have an arched profile both on top and the bottom. The vertical members for the span for the ground floor ( in order to accommodate the first floor on top) was modified such that the arched profile existed only at the bottom and provided a uniform profile on top.

DETAIL 1 : Lengthening connectors connecting the 2 horizontal compression members.

DETAIL 2 : Metal forks connected to the metal plates which help to hold the Prestressed tension cables in place.

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DETAIL 3 : The gradual variation in the heights of the vertical members.

ASSEMBLY OF THE SPAN

Member s

m ir rored

a l o ng

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span.

V ERTI C A L M E M B ER 1 : 60 X 80 X 1050 mm

Groove made on the CLT edge V ERTI C A L M E M B ER 2 :

to fit the metal plate inside

60 X 80 X 900 mm

V E RTI CAL M EM BER 3 : 6 0 X 80 X 750 m m

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Assembly of an Individual Module : Step 1

Groove made on the CLT edge to fit the metal plate inside

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member

horizontal and

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Assembly of the Bearing Member

LE GE N D 1 . 6 m m T HK p late, u s ed as a c on n ecter 2 . 5 0 x 1 5 0 x 1 0 0 0 m m CLT m em b er 3 . 6 m m b olts 4 . 5 0 x 5 0 x 1 0 0 0 m m CLT m em b er 5 . 6 0 x 8 0 m m CLT m em b er ( len gth va ri es a cro ss th e s p an ) 6 . P re-Fab ric ated m etal c on n ec tor 7 . Market availab le Metal Fork 8 . P re-s tres s ed Ten s ion c ab les 9 . 5 0 x 1 5 0 x 1 2 0 0 m m CLT m em b er 1 0 . Metal C b rac ket 1 1 . MS an gle p late

VERT I C AL MEMB ER 4 : 60 X 8 0 X 600 mm

VERT ICAL ME MB E R 5 : 60 X 80 X 450 m m

Groove made on the CLT edge to fit the metal plate inside

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ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT: CEPT STOCK

CEPT STOCK is a proposal for an artisans workshop adjacent to the university premises in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

The proposal explores the concept of dividing the space based on functionality and user accessibility - where the built forms are segregated by smaller courts that help to maintain the circulation along the east-west axis of the building.

The absence of a lot of internal partition walls except the 2 heavy rammed earth walls along the E-W axis accentuates the linearity of the space and also promotes the idea of a co-working space.

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AG H IG H SC H OOL

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TOWA RDS GUJA RAT

TOWA R D S C OMME RC E SI X

UN IV ERSIT Y

ROADS

C E P T UN I VE R SIT Y

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SITE PLAN

A more private

Workshop spaces (CON-

Office + Shop + Storage

court - can

TROLLED ACCESSIBILITY)

(EASILY ACCESSIBLE )

be used as a for users

Leading parking lot

PUBLIC COURT which connects the 2 separate blocks Openings in the south facade

and also makes the

to maintain a connection with

washroom easily

the road in front

accessible Entrance from both sides of

Office and administrative areas are demarcated from the rest of the workshop space through courts, which further controls the accessibility.

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8M

directly to the

Circulation

breakout area

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the road

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FIRST FLOOR PLAN AT + 7000 M

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1. ENTRANCE 2. PARKING 3. STORAGE + LOCKER 4. COURT 5. CERAMIC WORKSHOP 6. BAMBOO WORKSHOP 7. TIMBER WORKSHOP 8. MALE WASHROOM 9. FEMALE WASHROOM 10. REAR COURT 11. OFFICE 12. STORE + DISPLAY 13. CONNECTING BRIDGE

GROUND FLOOR PLAN AT + 2600 M

14. MODEL MAKING SPACE

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EXPLODED SECTIONAL ISOMETRIC CC’ 115

Zn Coated corrugated sheet

Timber joist connected to the structural span members to support the roof

CLT Spanning members repeated along E-W direction, attached to the ground (or the ground floor spanning members) using tension cables

First Floor : 20 mm THK polished plywood laminate 50 mm THK metal decking sheet

CLT Spanning members repeated along E-W direction, attached to the ground) using tension cables

Ground Floor

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BAIDEHI REJ ‘The past 16 weeks were tough and rigorous. I stepped into unchartered water; dealt with ideas of materials, construction and structures that I didn’t have sufficient knowledge about and in the process I learned a lot. What was interesting was how the studio functioned opposite to a conventional design process. It was extremely valuable to experience this format as it allowed us unhindered experimentation with the separate design elements and then proposed to us the challenge of incorporating those in our final project. It would be a lie if i were to say that I didn’t struggle and there weren’t moments when I fell stuck but what I realized through the entire journey is that the smaller details helped me develop a larger architectural language for my project. The whole experiments with process models, working and reworking on our failures have helped me develop a much more clarified understanding of structural behavior which I plan to improve upon in the future.

Looking back at where I started and now at the point of conclusion of the studio, I feel like have stepped out of my comfort zone and challenged myself to try new things, even though there are things I’d like to change or rework upon more. I’d like to thank the workshop technicians Yatin Bhai and Chirag Bhai, and my TA Neel Jain for their guidance and knowledge throughout the studio. Finally, I’d like to thank Prof. Sankalpa for providing the opportunity to attend this studio, for sharing his invaluable knowledge with all of us and for his immense patience with me for the past 16 weeks. ‘

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M O D I F Y I N G D E TA I L S

Original Latch

From the given latch, the point of application was changed by introducing a handle, that can be rotated for opening and closing of the louvered window. On the left are four images showing the sequence of the opening.

The detailing has been done by studying the market available materials.

It

was

MODEL IMAGES DETAILING AND COMMUNICATING ARCHITECTURE AR2034

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modeled

keeping in mind the ease of assembly and maintenance.

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DEEPAK VARMA NADIMPALLI UG180139

Teak Wood

Step Bearing Teliscopic Channel Plastic Gear

Plastic Rack

SS C clamp

8mm MS Rod

Louver Panels

2mm MS Plate

Beavel Gear

2mm Metal plate Wooden Handle

Wooden Handle

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FINAL DRAWINGS

was decided. An attempt was

Kit OfOF Parts KIT PARTS

of the paper and folded in the 2mm CRC sheet (Cut using waterjet cutting)

perpendicular direction.

The door was detailed out using 45

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a single CRC sheet, with wood 15

1804

as an infill material to absorb 45

the vibration. All the joineries are 14

metal cleats, which hold two folds

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done to stabilize a paper strip technique. The mass was cut out

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Metal Cleats

together, to stay perpendicular to

1

Key Plan

above exercise, type of opening

by using the CUT and FOLD

2

CUTTING mass from the paper and FOLDING it in the perpendicular direction to stabilize the paper strip.

Using the mechanism in the

the plane.

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Detail 2

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Elevation Detail 5

Plan AA’

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Section BB’

MODELLING CANTILEVER PROCESS

1 Making the tread through surface development

The idea of cut and fold was taken forward from the previous exercise.

The

staircase

2 Side elevation of the tread after folding

was

resolved by stabilizing the tread through surface development.

A 2mm metal sheet was cut and folded to stabilize the tread.

Again wood in used as an infill

3 Isometric view of the Tread

material.

4 model plan

5 model Section

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FINAL DRAWINGS

50mm Teak Wood 2mm MS Sheet Wooden Railing Chamfered L Cleat 2mm MS Sheet 50mm Teak Wood 2mm Teak Wood 8mm MS Rod

Section

Plan

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M O D E L L I N G S PA N N I N G

Process Module 1

Using the given symbol as a guide, the spanning system was articulated to take the forces. An attempt was made to stabilize

Process Module 2

the paper strip with use strings and straws to understand the forces.

The initial models failed as they Process Module 3

only have stability in one direction. So, the module was rotated in the weaker direction and strings were used in the initial direction to create a system which is under tensegrity.

The

detailing

was

done

with bamboo as the central connecting member with wooden members below which are under

Process spanning model

compression.

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Process 1:10 scale spanning system

Process 1:10 scale spanning system

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Process model

1:10 Scale model

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!:5 Scale model

1:10 Scale model

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ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT: CEPT STOCK

The site is situated opposite to the CEPT University. The programme brief is to design an artisan workshop that acts a testing ground for the details developed in the previous exercises.

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Bubble diagram showing the relationship of space

The cooridor acts as a buffer space on the southern side keeping the

The roof is extended to protect

workshoop spaces relatively cooler. The roof is ditatched from the wall

the rammed earth wall from

to let the hot air escape.

getting exposed to rain.

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN AT +1500MM LVl

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SOUTH ELEVATION

FIRST FLOOR PLAN AT +4200MM LVl

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SECTION AA’

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Cut from MS pipe

50mmx25mm teak wood

3mm MS plate

3mm MS plate welded 3mm MS plate (water jet cut)

3mm MS plate (water jet cut)

8mm tension rod 3mm MS plate (water jet cut)

8mm tension rod

DETAIL 2

DETAIL 1

Cut from MS pipe 5mm MS plate 3mm MS plate 3mm MS plate welded 50mmx25mm teak wood

5mm MS plate Bolts 5mm MS plate 8mm tension rod

DETAIL 3

DETAIL 4

70mm Hollow bamboo Cut from MS pipe 70mm Hollow bamboo 5mm threaded rod Solid bamboo Polytwine rope Forged Nut

3mm MS pipe Hose clamp 5mm threaded rod

DETAIL 5

DETAIL 6

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ISOMETRIC VIEW OF SPANNING MODULE

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70mm Hollow bamboo Solid bamboo

70mm Hollow bamboo MS box section

Threaded rod

5mm MS plate Forged nut

Solid bamboo Forged Nut

DETAIL 1

DETAIL 4 Forged Nut 5mm MS rod GI sheet Treaded Rod 70mm Hollow bamboo Solid bamboo

70mm Hollow bamboo Cut from MS pipe

Polytwine rope Forged Nut

DETAIL 2

DETAIL 5 Concrete Decking sheet Metal wire MS I section Aluminuim C section Gypsum Panel

DETAIL 3

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Detail 1 GI sheet

Detail 2 Metal Mesh

RCC band Rammed Earth wall

Detail 5

+6090mm lvl

Detail 3 10mm Expansion Joint Rcc band Detail 2 Concrete lintel Drip mould Louvered Window

+3290mm lvl

20mm kota stone Concrete sill Skirting DPC layer RCC plinth beam 100mm PCC

+340mm lvl

WALL SECTION

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D E E PA K V A R M A N A D I M PA L L I ‘Detailing gives character to a space. It has always been my obsession to detail anything that I design. In all the semesters that I have previously done, I couldn’t give time to detailing, which left me with a little dissatisfaction.

This semester started with detailing. I have discovered new ways in which I could detail out something. The process made me aware of different forces that should be considered while detailing a structure. I have understood the limitations and the capabilities of materials, which helped me choose suitable materials. Studying market available materials and articulating new details with them, boosted my confidence that I could detail something and it could be executed. I always doubted myself if I could execute anything that I designed. The studio helped me overcome that fear and taught me to stick to the process. ‘

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M O D I F Y I N G D E TA I L S

Original Door picture

The original detail was a sliding folding door made with aluminum and was modified to be made using, MDF for the shutters, and

Closed Condition

Wood and MS for the frame and channels respectively.

The main challenge was to initiate the out of plane motion, which was taken care by a system of two cables, one which winds in the pulley that is controlled by gears and another which goes to the counter weight.

Open Condition

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Wooden Joinery

Winding Mechanism

Bracket-Slot Detail

Channel and Pulley

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Counterweight

Pulleys are drilled and the cable is knotted inside to act as a winding drum

ASSEMBLY OF CABLES (ABOVE) EXPLODED ISOMETRIC (BELOW)

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MODELLING OPENINGS

Continuing

the

idea

of

the

previous exercise, a door with multiple leaves was designed that opens in a similar fashion but doesn’t have a sliding action. This meant the leaf of the door had to be stabilized vertically to avoid torsion. After studying behaviors of various forms, the Y shape proved most effective.

The main intent of the door was for it to function more as a screen than a solid enclosure and thus Bamboo and Steel and varied sizes of pulleys were used such that the door opens in an arc. See the GIF to see the opening and closing of the door

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35x35 mm MS L-Section 3 mm MS Plate 3 mm bolt Slot in bamboo which is inserted in the MS Plate and drilled and bolted from top 25 mm solid bamboo 3 mm MS Plate strip used as bracing

2 mm SS braided cable

Concealed Turnbuckle

5 mm MS Rod inserted

Exploded of a half of the individual panel Chains to operate individual panels Gears to operate the mechanism Varied sizes give different speeds to open the system

DOOR IN OPEN CONDITION

Level of handle in case of motor failure

Mechanism

C

Eye Hook 10 mm OD Cable Crimp 2 mm SS Braided Cable 25 mm Solid Bamboo

Detail A B

7 mm MS Plate Ball Bearing with Groove 9 mm ID, 20 mm OD Tightened using a grub screw

A

Detail B

SECTION BB’

FRONT ELEVATION

Closed and Semi-Open Condition Anchor Fastener to attach it to the wall

Threading

SECTION AA’

Ball Bearing 4 mm ID, 9 mm OD

8 mm MS Rod

Turnbuckle

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7 mm MS Plate Ball Bearing 6 mm ID, 19 mm OD

Detail C

MODELLING CANTILEVER

The beginning point of staircase was the condition that it is suspended from a beam and is cantilevering on the other side.

For the idea of using Bamboo and Steel in a staircase steel was used as the main structural member. A similar Y was used but now it was folded out of plane to give extra strength.

On it hollow bamboo was inserted to take care of the lateral strength.

But because of the jumping action in bamboo, which makes it unsuitable to walk upon, an sheet of plywood was bolted to act as infill.

One

end

of

the

tread

was

suspended from the beam using cables, whereas the other end was pinned into the wall to avoid torsion while climbing the stair.

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20MM mmMS MS Rod 20 ROD 75 MM mmHOLLOW THK Hollow Bamboo 75 BAMBOO 12 MM mmPLYWOOD THK Plywood 12 20 MM MS ROD

5 MM mmSTEEL SS Braided Cable 5 BRAIDED CABLE

75 MM HOLLOW BAMBOO

5 MM mmSTEEL Bolt BOLT 5

12 MM PLYWOOD

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5 MM STEEL BRAIDED CABLE 5 MM STEEL BOLT

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The starting point was a four

Extruding the lines and points

One of the rows of point were

dot, two line geometry that was

in various plane gave a basic

displaced to give this alternating

supposed to be seen when cut

geometry.

rows that were cross braced.

The cable stayed module was the

It was evolved into a repeating

beginning point of the system

system, that was made in MDF

in section from any point of the spanning system.

This exercise was trial and error of modeling to achieve a spanning system that span 11 meters.

(right, top) but the system only saw vertical members in compression, and horizontal members acted only as aligners

This was then translated into a

Then series of such forms were

butterfly like form such that the

connected end to end to achieve a

cables hold them in place and the

more continuous geometry and a

angle of these wings becomes

similar cable system that goes up

flatter as going towards the center.

and down was used.

The model (right, bottom) failed structurally because of the zero mass where the cables intersected.

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Plan and Elevation of the spanning system (left, bottom), Model of the spanning system in 1:5 scale (left, top) Model of one bay of the spanning system in 1:10 scale (right, bottom), variation of details between the models of two scales (right, top)

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Laser Cut from 10 mm MS Plate with curved corners for the rod of the seat to be welded This piece maintains the changing angle in each row.

Detail A

20 mm MS Rod 10 mm MS Wall

20 mm MS Rod the seat

Detail C

Notch for the bamboo to be lashed and knot to rest Laser Cut from 8 mm MS Plate and folded 20 mm welded

MS

10 mm MS Wall

15 mm SS Tensio

Rod

Eye Hook welded plate

Detail C

Detail A

Steel Fork 10 mm Tension Rod

Detail B

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Plate

d welded to

The depth of the system decreases and increases

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MS Seat 10 mm Tension Rod 75 mm Hollow Bamboo 15 mm SS Braided Cable Central Aligner 15 mm MS Rod

Plate

on Cable

d to the wall

B

A

B

To attach the fork to the MS Rod, such laser cut pieces were designed that can be folded.

They are made from 5 mm MS Plate and have a 20 mm hole for the rod to pass in the center and 16 mm hole that is tightened by 5 mm screws to clamp the tension cables and tension rods.

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ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT: CEPT STOCK

The site was opposite the CEPT gate such that the South side faced the main road that had small food stalls.

The process began with designing bearing member for the spanning system, which were concrete beams that took care of the fixing junctions of the span whose depth varied. These beams rested on columns at every 10 meters, and the building was enclosed by Rammed Earth walls that acted as infill but also gave lateral stability to the concrete columns.

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First, a series of columns were designed to hold the arched beams at every 10 meters to hold the spanning system

Between the strict grid, diagonal walls were made to create a pause point for for entrance in the East and this was repeated to make semi open space between the two workshops

The concrete arches were then countered with making arches in rammed earth to create eye like openings that bring in light and ventilation and make the entire system look as if it is floating

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LEGEND 1 Parking 2 Model Making and Lockers 3 Bamboo and Wood Workshop 4 Storage 5 Women’s Washroom 6 Men’s Washroom 7 Shower Area 8 Shop and Display 9 Office 10 Ceramic Workshop

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D H R U M I N PAT E L ‘Looking back to all the exercises in the studio, they were sequenced in a way that they helped in asking in depth about what and how, the context was a detail, and how one could work using that. The aspect of this studio I really enjoyed was the fact that everything didn’t have to be drastically different and how one exercise could build upon the next. This not only helped me look at the idea of material and detailing but also that of sequence of construction and how they come together to create an expression. ‘

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M O D I F Y I N G D E TA I L S

Original Latch picture

The given latch is completely made from steel.

The reference image was used to understand the working of the latch and the aim was to slightly tweak the mechanism and change

Closed Condition

the materials to construct the latch.

•

Wood has been used to make the main shaft and the handle of the lock.

•

Split Bamboo has been used to

make

the

components

like the wheel, the member which allows for the vertical movement

of

the

handle,

the end of the latch, which experience the required force.

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Steel

has

been

used

required as hardware .

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Details

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Exploded Isometric View

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KIT OF PARTS

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J. Threaded Rod

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LEGEND / ANNOTATION / DIMENSIONS

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MODELLING OPENINGS

Module 1

•

Module 2

Module 3

Making a frame all round the leaf and subdividing it into equal parts.

•

Decision was made to pivot the door, so a stiffening member was added by offsetting an edge.

•

Material was consciously cut from the previous iteration after materials were decided and efficiently added.

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OUTSIDE

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OUTSIDE

PLAN

ISOMETRIC 5 X 60 mm thick MS frame

8 mm MS rod 6 mm thick MS gusset plate

100 669 x 12 mm timber plank 780 x 12 mm timber plank 8 mm wooden peg rod anchor

DETAIL A 50

50

DETAIL A

60 x 5 mm ms frame 20 x 15 mm L section

5 mm glass

timber plank 125 x 10 mm timber spacer 8 mm wooden peg

aluminium channel

6 mm thick gusset plate 5 mm bolt and dome nut

DETAIL 2 DETAIL B

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MODELLING CANTILEVER

Bottom View

Top View

for

Wooden planks are placed in

cantilevering which is attached to

between the MS framework and

an MS framework.

screwed to it.

Side View - Step

Fixing Detail

A

T-section

is

used

A plate is welded to the T-section and is anchored to the wall.

Iterations trying to cantilever using a single tapering beam supported on either directions using struts or compression rods.

Front View

Side View

A plate is welded to the T-section and is anchored to the wall.

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Cantilevered Staircase

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M O D E L L I N G S PA N N I N G

The diagram given to develop the

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Module 4

spanning system.

The pattern idea followed for the repetition of triangles.

Adding of a tension member at the bottom.

Changing he form to use the

The selected model was then made in a slightly larger scale wherein it

appropriate amount of material.

was repeated and three spans were modeled.

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Front Elevation

After testing, a 1:10 scale model was made with three spans modeled.

The span was made of equilateral triangles being repeated in an alternate fashion.

The

lateral

members

form

triangles hence further supporting the system.

There are tension rods at the

Details

bottom to take care of bending.

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1:10 scale model - Front Elevation

MS Plate anchored to the wall.

Prefabricated MS member used to attach tension rod to the system.

1:5 scale part model

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MS plate used to sandwich a flitch beam of laminated timber.

Prefabricated MS member used to

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attach tension rod to the system.

SPANNING DETAILS 187

•

The system consists of 9 to the triangulation modules each of 1280 mm in length.

•

The overall system spans 11.5 m.

•

Every span is 1.5 m apart and is connected to one other using box sections.

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Architectural Project: CEPT Stock

SCHOOL

C.E.P.T. STOCK

TOWARDS COMMERCE SIX ROAD

C.E.P.T. UNIVERSITY

Site Plan

The question of making has remained central to the Organization: question of using labor as a way to express the creative •

The building has been sunk 3 m into the ground

component of a society. It is necessary to practice it,

in an attempt to create a comfortable working

as it uses the physical body in various ways to produce

environment.

artifacts of exceptional quality to fulfill the demand and •

A bay on the South is present for circulation while

imagination of the very society it serves.

all the functional spaces are on the Northern side.

Project CEPT-Stock is imagined with three clear

•

The basement spaces have a spill out space and

objective: •

•

another courtyard.

To expose design students to produce artifact while meeting the quality standard of the profession.

Volumes:

To train young artisans on a collaborative platform with designers for expanding the creative

•

The single height of a space is 4.5 m.

•

The Bamboo workshop and the Timber workshops

collaboration between imagination and skills.

•

A ramp is provided for access to the basement.

To create opportunities for young designers and artisans to test ideas that have the potential to be implemented for the needs of the society.

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have been given a double volume of 9m.

GROUND LEVEL PLAN AT +3200 MM

BASEMENT LEVEL PLAN AT -1400 MM

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0

1

3

6

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1

3

6

All dimensions in M

All dimensions in M

SECTION AA The double volume bamboo workshop, its spill out, the mezzanine and the staircase.

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1

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6

All dimensions in M

SECTION CC 191

from left to right; Bamboo Workshop, Courtyard, Timber Workshop, Modeling Workshop, Ceramic Workshop (Top), Washrooms, Locker Room (Top), Storage Room, Office (Top), Unloading A

Area, Parking

SECTION BB The courtyard to be used by the Bamboo workshop, the mezzanine overlooking the courtyard and the CEPT campus.

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1

3

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6

3

6

All dimensions in M

All dimensions in M

BACK ELEVATION

FRONT ELEVATION 193

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3

6

0

1

3

6

All dimensions in M

All dimensions in M

ENTRANCE ELEVATION 195

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1

3 196

6

All dimensions in M

WALL SECTION 197

CORRUGATED SHEET

BOX SECTIONS

SPANNING SYSTEM

WATTLE & DAUB WALLS

WOODEN TNG FLOORING

BOX SECTIONS

SPANNING SYSTEM C.S.E.B. WALLS COLUMNS PLINTH

EXPLODED ISOMETRIC 198

ISHAAN MAHAJAN ‘In this studio, approach to designing starts with getting into the detail right away. Getting into making of a latch

detail helped me understand how a detail would actually be made and therefore the way to go about detailing anything in the right and efficient manner.

The making of the models was very taxing, but enjoyable and a very important part of the studio to understand the various forces and how to deal with them.

Creating large span systems by evolving a diagram through many trial and errors was a challenging task, but was necessary to understand the transfer of forces to create stable systems using appropriate and efficient materials.

Designing a space using already detailed out elements to create comfortable functional spaces was a unique way to go about the process.

The studio helps in grasping knowledge of materials, the application of forces, and using them to create and follow a particular architectural language.’

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M O D I F Y I N G D E TA I L S

Original Latch picture

1. Replace at least 60-70% of the existing material with another material.

Open Condition

2. The material could be a combination of more than one material.

3. Use timber, steel, bamboo and their products to replace the existing material/s of the detail.

4. In case the detail chosen induces

mechanical

motion

e.g.louvers; change the point of application for input motion. One may also change the type of input motion to induce motion e.g. from rotation to translation or vice versa.

Closed Condition

QR code contains drive link having, GIF and Model Video showing Operation

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ASSEMBLY DRAWING 204

KIT OF PARTS: HANDLE

ASSEMBLY OF HANDLE 205

KIT OF PARTS: LATCH

ASSEMBLY OF LATCH 206

MODELLING OPENINGS

1. Given a paper of size 480 x 420 mm and of 1mm thickness.

2. Use not more than 1mm paper strip (<240 mm long) to stabilize the given surface.

3. Overall surface area covered by

stabilizing

paper

strip

cannot be more than 25- 30%.

Model 1: Trying to stabilise paper with paper strip

Model 2 : Trying to stabilise paper by adding strings

Model 3 : Trying to add effective dept on both side of paper through strings

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ASSEMBLY 209

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MODELLING CANTILEVER

Condition of staircase where it is suspended from beam on one side is resolved through modeling experiments

ASSEMBLY OF STEP

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A

70X12MM MS PLATE

70X25 MM WOODEN PIECE

25MM THK KOTA STONE Ø6MM PIN 6MM THK MS BRACKETS

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20

19 18

17

16

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

6MM THK PREFABRICATED MS FLAT

PLAN

A

SIDE ELEVATION

Front Elevation

AXONOMETRIC DRAWING

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M O D E L L I N G S PA N N I N G

1. To develop a system for

Model 1

Model 2

Model 3

Model 4, This model is taken forward

Model 5, Tried to increase effective depth

Model 6, Tried to create spaced system of

spanning which expresses the given

symbol,

when

section

is cut at any particular point.

2. Different materials to be used for line and dot. Flexibility of one material should be more than other.

3.

To

generate

a

structural

system which sits in a volume of 11000x11000x7000 mm.

module

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1:10 scale model experiment of model 6 for 300mm span

1:10 scale model experiment for 300mm span of unspaced module system

1:10 scale model experiment for 1100mm span of spaced module system

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1:10 SCALE MODEL 215

1:5 SCALE MODEL 216

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2

3

4

5

6

115 1100

1140

1170

1180

1170

115

A

B

1

2

3

1740

PARTplan PLAN SPANNING Part ofOF Spanning

SECTION AA’ Section AA'

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4

5

6

7

6

8

9

10

11

540

6

1180

1180

1170

1150

1100

1880

A

B

7

8

9

10

11

900

536

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7 2

1

3 4

5

6

AXONOMETRIC VIEW CORNER CONDITION Axonometric view ofOF corner condition

8MM NUT-BOLT TO CONNECT THE PIPE WITH THE BASE PLATE

4MM MS PLAT

MS PLATE AND PREFABRICAT ARE RIVETED

MS PIPE: Ø21 MM 3 MM THK

PREFABRICAT PIECE OF 4MM THK MS

15 MM CAST IRON BASE PLATE 8MM MS PLATE (WELDED)

Detail 1.

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Detail 2.

6MM PREFABRICATED MS PIECE

Detail 7.

Ø10 MM TENSION ROD 4MM PREFABRICATED MS PLATE

COUPLER

Detail 6.

4MM THK MS PLATE Ø10 MM TENSION ROD

TENSION FORK

Detail 5.

4MM THK MS PLATE BOLTED TO MS PIPE

TE

MS PIPE: Ø21 MM 3 MM THK

D TED PIECE

SPACER- MAKES A SEAT FOR NUT ON THE CIRCULAR SURFACE

TED

4MM THK MS PLATE

PLATE Ø14 MM SPACER 8MM BOLT

Detail 3.

Detail 4.

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ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT: CEPT STOCK

Site

8 9

Site plan: Site located opposite to CEPT University, Navarangpura, Ahmedabad.

Design Concept

Ground Floor Plan at +2700 North

South

Idea was to create One bigger and connected workshop having ample connection with outside space that allows spillover of workshop activity.

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First Floor Plan at +5700 m Plan tries to achieve depth on south side in order to avoid harsh sunlight inside workshop space and tries to open up maximum on north.

Transparency on South elevation allows ventilation and connection with road side.

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A

5

1 4

7

6

3 2

A’

0 mm

mm

A

10

11

Legend:

A’

1. Parking 7.Timber Workshop 2. Foyer 8. Bamboo Workshop 3. Locker Space 9. Store-room 4. Toilet 10. MS Handle 5. Ceramic Workshop 11. Display Area 6. Model Making Workshop 12. Shop

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SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE 223

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West Elevation

South Elevation

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WALL SECTION 227

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J AY PAT E L ‘Studio started with small detailing exercise of latch but there the task was to make the model of it. During that workshop exercise, I realised the importance of market study and worked with materials which helped me to understand the material properly. Paper model experiments helped me to understand the forces. Modeling experiments to develop spanning system helped to understand forces and made easier to apply bodily gained knowledge. During the studio we went from part to whole. In the end we used all the details and changed them in order to all come together to create project as a whole. I really enjoyed the process of making models.’

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M O D I F Y I N G D E TA I L S

Given Latch to be modified

The motion and working of the given latch was studied and modified

using

several

board

process models. The transfer of rotational motional to translational motion was articulated through a

Front elevation in closed condition

system of two pulleys with a belt wound around them. The latch and handle system was connected to this system via axles that helped convert the rotational motion of the pulley to the locking and unlocking of the latch.

Materials and finishes used: 1.Teakwoof Polished with linseed oil and water 2.

Flattened

bamboo

slats

polished with linseed oil and water 3.MS Plates coated with anti-rust paint 4.SS Hardware 5.Painted MDF Front elevation in open condition

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Timber handle on the pulley system

Timber handle on the pulley system

Timber guide and latch

Bamboo Arms connected to the Timber latch via a protective MS cap and rubber spacers Metal capped bamboo arm on the slot of the timber latch levelled using rubber spacers

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Junction of Bamboo arms to timber axle

Back elevation

Metal capped bamboo arm on the slot of the timber latch levelled using rubber spacers

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wheel

Rotating timber sleeve

DETAILING AND COMMUNICATING ARCHITECTURE AR2034

SPRING 2021

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Junction of handle to timber axle wheel

Timber guide and latch

Timber guide and latch

Pulley-Belt system enclosed by the handle

Timber handle on the pulley system

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View working model of the latch

Timber guide and latch

KIT OF PARTS PVC Pulley

MS Caps

1A

1B

Rubber Belt

Flathead Bolts

SS Dome nuts

4A

3 Rubber Spacers and Nails

4B

Flathead Bolts

Washers

5A

7B

8A

Timber Latch

9B

MS Rod for handle

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9C

10 MS Caps

16A

Timber Handle

14

16B

Timber base for handle

Timber Sleeve

15

17A

5B

Ball Bearings

7A

7

6

9A

2

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17B

8B

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC

Timber handle

11

Timber Guide and handle

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MODELLING OPENINGS B

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDEN A

1200

220

10 5 . 40 . 5

150

75

230 75

40

115 30

3

5

A

25

300

100

1

75

75

35

150

70

570

455

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70

35

65 .

570

2

4

300

1200

B

Section

The concept of a folded plane is articulated by a lightweight

300

out

Corrugated GI sheet which is

Mechanism of multiple Pulleys connected via belt that create sliding motion

in

timber packing along the Angle

1960

1900

stiffened using MS T sections. A section door frame helps the 300

sheet retain its shape. Timber and

30

of user interface.

100

Bamboo have been used at points Detail A

1 Attempt to stabilize plane via diagonal 300

300

stiffners

Failure due to excess warping 900

2 To stabilize a plane by folding along longer

100

10

axis and inserting stiffners in the shorter

100

axis.

300

Failure due to discontinuous stiffners 3 Folding along short axis with continuous stiffners

stiffners

Detail B

5 65

Folding along long axis with continuous 100

4

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F

Customized GI Sheet

Front elevation

D C

Plan

Detail D

Detail C

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MODELLING CANTILEVER Designing and Detailing a staircase

1

2

3

The concept of a folded plane is 70mm Polished teakwood railing

articulated by a lightweight folded MS Plate staircase that is stiffened using Timber stringers. A MS box

12mm dia MS threaded rod inserted into the railing

section skeleton is placed at the junction of every fold for providing strength.

6mm MS Folded plate staircase

Concrete Slab Folded MS Plate connector at the junction of slab and stringer 70x170mm polished teakwood stringer 25x25mm MS Box section skeleton that hosts the staircase

1 Folded

riser hosting a tread plate

Additional shelf and furniture provision possibility

supported by a central stringer.

Failure due to insufficient stiffening

2 Folded plate profiled to give a thin riser supported by two rod like stringers Failure due to lack of surface in folding

Folded MS plate holding stringer above ground

3 Folded Plate staircase with two cuboidal stringers.

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Plan

Section

Section

Detail A

Detail B

Part Isometric view of staircase

12 dia MS Rod railing welded on 25x25 MS Box section

Detail C Detail D

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M O D E L L I N G S PA N N I N G

Symbol

Stabilizing compression members in tension

2

Stability through triangulation-system

3

Propogation of module in a grid

in torsion

Modules placed in a grid and connected

Failure- Points of zero mass generated due to incorrect positioning of members in a grid

in tension to beams

and tension cables leading to breakage as seen on the left.

Connection to wall and one another

Failure- Lack of connection of modules in tension in perpendicular axis leading to divergence

through continuous tension cables

and breaking of system at the bottom

Interlocking and unspacing of

Failure- Lack of continuous tension member running across all modules

modules to achieve triangulation

System needs to be inverted horizontally above for triangulation to work better

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System errors

Model at scale 1:10 for a Span of 11m

5B Decreasing size of modules towards the centre and continuous tension cables running through all modules Placing modules at grid junctions to achieve greater effective depth

Failure- Oversizing of members and excess number of modules leading to increase in weight and material used in the system/ Incorrect direction of decreasing mass. The system was assisting bending instead of resisting it .Staggering of Module breaks the triangulation.

System Iterations by triangulation across two planes and continuous connection of cables in tension

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Failure- Lack of interconnection of

7

Failure- Over designing of module

modules in tension

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8

Module selected for further detailing

SCALE 1: 10 MODEL FOR A SPAN OF 11M USING SPANNING SYSTEM 1

Integration of material and joineries in the developed system. Hollow bamboo members are integrated in a steel beam grid increasing the effective depth and achieving stability by triangulation in two axes. Continuous tension rods are used within and across modules.

System in plan showing the tension rods connected within a module

1

1

Bamboo

members

held

together

by

2

3

4

5

central

prefabricated steel piece. Tension rods running in two axes aCross the system

2

Module in top view showing tension rod connections

3

System in perspective

4

End condition of system. Tension rods bend upwards on both ends strengthening the system.

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End condition of system. Bamboo brackets to strengthen the beams at end condition

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SCALE 1: 5 MODEL FOR ONE MODULE OF SPANNING SYSTEM 1

Bamboo module interconnected via tension rods and prefabricated steel parts

Module in top view

Prefabricated steel parts and junctions

TWO WAY SYSTEM PROPAGATION X

Y

Y

X

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SPANNING SYSTEM 1 DETAILS B’

A

B

D

D

A

C

C

B A’

A’

B

A

C

C

B

D

D

A

B’

Plan

C

B Section A’A’

Section B’B’

A 245

a. Metal plate welded between steel beam and MS Rods b.10mm dia MS Rod c. Prefabricated steel component d.Tension rod

e. 40 mm dia Hollow Bamboo Detail C f.Prefebaricated steel central

The MS rod inserted inside the bamboo

holder

is welded to the MS Beam using a metal

g.8mm dia MS Rod

plate.

Exploded View of 1 module

A Exploded View of 1 Steel prefabricated piece

C

B

Exploded View of different connector end conditons of the module

Prefabricated Steel component

End condition A

12 mm bolt with an 10mm hole drilled into it to reeive the MS rod.

Washers

with

rounded

surfaces

to rest on Bamboo 12mm internal dia Nut Exploded axonometric of the basic unit of a module

End condition B

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D

M O D E L L I N G S PA N N I N G

Symbol

To

create

a

planar

surface

through compression and tension members. Various iterations result in a tensegrity system where compression members are held in tension in triangular planes.

Multiple modules exert tension on

1

2

one another.

1 Attempt to stabilize a triangular plane by adding effective depth

2 Connecting

three

triangular

planes

using rigid members at different angles

3 Multiple modules from 2 are connected

3

and the resultant surface is a double curved surface

4 Modifying module to work with planar materials.

5

Multiple modules from 3 are connected using rigid members Failure- The plane created by the module

lacks

stability.

Continuous

tension members required to stabilize it.

4

Module propagation is not resolvable in this case

6 Creating a plane of tension cables over the module

7 Inversion

of compression and tension

members. The resultant system consists of compressions members held together in tension. The plane gives possibilities if curvature by regulation of tension chords

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Compression members Tension members

Single unit

Three units make one module.

Multiple

modules

held

together

in

compression via rigid members Overall plane generated is unstable as continuous tension member connection isn’t possible. System fails to propagate

5

Single unit

Central triangle propagates in all axes perpendicular to its sides

System provides possibility of a curved surface that can be strengthened by

7

increasing its effective depth.

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SPANNING SYSTEM 2 DETAILS

Three bamboo units forming one module

A- Junction of two modules Tension cable of one module passes through steel connector of the other module

B Depth giving tetrahedron welded to the planar module by a steel connector

C

Plan

Turnbuckle system for connecting tension cables within a module

D Central prefabricated steel prism has a holder welded to it to

Elevation

receive purlins above

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Part system in isometric view

F

a b

B

c

A E C

d a e f a

10 mm MS rod

b

Prefabricated steel connector

c

40 mm DIA hollow bamboo

d

Prefabricated steel connector 2

e

Prefabricated steel connector 3

f

Part system in isometric view

E

F

Central prefabricated steel

Prefabricated steel connector

MS Base plates welded at different

connector holds bamboo pieces

and MS Rod bolted to the three

angles to form a connector

together and the tension cable

bamboos as shown

system between the tetrahedrons

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FORM DEVELOPMENT FOR ROOF SPANNING Iterations using grasshopper

A

1 Double curved surface

E B

A B C D

F

D

C

MS C Channel 150x100 bent along the vault profile MS Box section beam 150x150 MS C Channel 150x75

Termination of tension cable of both planes using a turnbuckle system. A hook is welded on top of the beam to receive the turnbuckle

2 Double curved surface

E MS Rod of bamboo member welded to the beam via a metal plate perpendicular to the F beam Central prism of the bamboo plane welded to the beam Detail 1

End condition for roof span.

Prefabricated steel connector welded to MS C Channel

Detail 2

3

End condition for roof span.

Double vaulted system

Prefabricated

central steel connector

welded to MS C Channel

The resultant form is a vaulted roof that can span a large distance. The spanning

Detail 3

system allows one to use a lightweight

End condition for roof span.

roofing sheet despite the span. The

Prefabricated

vaulted roof works in coherence with the

central steel connector

welded to MS C Channel

linear built form to be designed.

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PART EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC FOR THE ROOFING SYSTEM Zn coated GI Sheet for roofing

Solid bamboo purlins

d

e

1

3

2 Bent MS C Channel

Tension Cable

MS Box section MS C channel Concrete beam

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ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT: CEPT STOCK The proposal explores the concept of continuous spaces and volumes within a larger built form.

The idea of creating multiple mezzanine levels that overlook one another and the larger space at all times, stimulates interaction and learning between

various

artisans

and

students

working in the workshop. Different volumes allow one to experience the spanning system from different levels. The explored spanning system provided the opportunity of creating a singular continuous vault along the E-W axis which accentuates the linearity of the built form allowing one to experience a visual and

CEPT University

spatial depth in all dimensions.

Site Plan: Site located opposite to the CEPT University campus in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad.

A

Design concepts Lower level Circulation Mezzanine levels Plan diag

Creating overlooking mezzanine levels instead of enclosed spaces. Idea of a larger continuous volume reflecting the continuous roof span

closed space

Sectional diag

Overlooking spaces created through cascading slabs that facilitate interaction. Experiencing the span from different volumes

building facade diag

0 1 2

Recession of openings and tree cover in the south

Plan at -1500

Small openings on boundary wall to interact with the roadside

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4

Arrival at East facade

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PLANS

A

PLAN AT +1500

0 1 2

PLAN AT +3000

4

255

B

A

B

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LONG SECTION AA

SOUTH ELEVATION

257

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WALL SECTION AND DETAILS

A

F

G

B

C

H

D

I

E

J 259

F

D

A G

C B

H

E J

I

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SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE BB 261

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N A O M I M E H TA ‘The studio process involves constant engagement of one’s physical and mental spirit with the work at hand. The making of different scales of models with different materials helped me gain a bodily memory of working with them while also being able to analyse and identify various advantages and disadvantages, failures and errors in the structural system and other exercises that were explored. The modelling experiments helped me test my notions of different forces and mechanisms and understand and learn from the failures. The extensive approach to detailing at every scale made me aware of the intricate process that various agencies undertake in the process of construction. I gained a new perspective of perceiving and designing details that allowed me to attempt at integrating them with larger architectural concepts. The discipline and experience of the journey altogether was greater than just the output.’

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M O D I F Y I N G D E TA I L S

Original Latch picture

1. Replace at least 60-70% of the existing material with another material.

2. The material could be a combination of more than one material.

Open Condition

3. Use timber, steel, bamboo and their products to replace the existing material/s of the detail.

4. In case the detail chosen induces

mechanical

motion

e.g.louvers; change the point of application for input motion. One may also change the type of input motion to induce motion e.g. from

Louver in close condition

Louver in open condition

Blinds mechanism front view

Blinds mechanism top view

rotation to translation or vice versa.

QR Code for GIF

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EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC DRAWING 268

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270

MODELLING OPENINGS

Folding Paper to Increases it compressive strength.

Creating alternative puncture in paper compressive strength increases because of the 2 way system.

Connecting folded paper with cutouts that increase the strength of the surface.

Connecting alternate paper studs that strengthen the surface from both sides.

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EXPLODED ISOMETRIC DRAWING 272

MODELLING CANTILEVER

Idea of cantilever Staircase

Cantilever stair from the wall.

System is stronger near wall.

Reducing the weight by the distance.

System get fragmented by the distance.

Spliting the structural member by distance increase.

ISOMETRIC VIEW 273

PLAN

RIGHT ELEVATION

Fragmented parts

Sections

Bamboo Lashing Detail

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Modelling Spanning

Given Symbol

Cross bracing

Intersecting two planes of different

Connecting both material using

material,one is rigid and other is

tubes and pins.

flexible.

Complete system with wood as cross bracing and tension rod below

Expanding single module in 2d

Tubes and pins are connecting 4-4

plane.

member to each other.

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Spanning system in 30x30cm space. Spanning module is made out of single material MDF and joints were also temporary. This model to experiment spanning system.

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1.Module Detail in 1:10 scale, it was fail experiment. It cloud not span 10 meters because i tried to keep member size s

supporting the whole roof, but it didn’t work out. Later on i increase the size of the members and add some continuous mem strength.

From corner it started slagging, junction are not breaking the whole system is not working

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Top of spanning system t

Junction between wooden members

such thin that it look fragile thing

mber to increase the its spanning

Junction between wooden members and metal plate

to show the thickness of each member

Junction between two modules

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1.Module Detail in 1:5 scale, cross bracing wooden member are connected with metal plate. Vertical black sheets are 2 plates. Metal tension rod are attached with them.

2. Sho

membe

3. Show and ten

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4. Junction between metal plate and wood

2mm THK folded metal

ow junction between wooden

er, and metal plate joinery.

w connector between metal plate nsion rod.

5. Tension rod placed on top of each other.

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SPANNING SYSTEM ON PLANER SURFACE

FORM OF SPANNING SYSTEM IN DESIGN 281

8mm Dia Metal rod

3mm thk MS metal plate

33x50mm Teak wood

Module axonometric view

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4

1

4

1

Lifting the display space to create semi open entrance beneath.

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6

creating shaded courtyard near workshop.

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Sccoping the ground to create boudery by leve differance.

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1. Wood Workshop 2. Bamboo Workshop 3. Ceramic Workshop 4. Model Making Workshop 5. Display/Shop

4

4

6. Office 7. Meeting Space

2

8. Reception Desk 9. Services

7 5

PLAN AT +3500MM

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8`

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7

PLAN AT +3500MM 284

LONG SECTION

FRONT ELEVATION 285

286

SECTION THROUGH WOOD WORKSHOP

Changing the form of the space according to the module

Placing the module in pitch roof.

287

Lar

rger part of pitch roof facing north.

DETAILED WALL SECTION OF WORKSHOP WALL 288

SECTION OF WALL, WHERE BAMBOO ARE USED AS VERTICAL LOAD TRANSFER SYSTEM AND WOOD AS INFILL

289

DETAILED WALL SECTION OF FRONT WALL 290

ISOMETRIC VIEW OF STRUCTURAL SYSTEM OF FLOOR

DETAILS OF FLOOR 291

DETAILED WALL SECTION OF COURT WALL 292

PERSPECTIVE SECTIONAL VIEW

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RAJ KANSARA ‘After completing the semester i definitely come one step closer to understand my architectural style. I understood that how the architect is connected with different agent, after so many negotiations between paper drawing to construction site. Realise that making neat drawing is first part but think through thing like what are available size in market, how two different material connect with each other, making such detail that any craftsmen can make it with ease step by step construction from workshop to site.’

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M O D I F Y I N G D E TA I L S

Original Latch picture

1. Replace at least 60-70% of the existing material with another material.

2. The material could be a combination of more than one material.

Closed Condition

3. Use timber, steel, bamboo and their products to replace the existing material/s of the detail.

4. In case the detail chosen induces

mechanical

motion

e.g. louvers; change the point of application for input motion.

One may also change the type of input motion to induce motion e.g. from rotation to translation or vice versa.

Open Condition

Scan- Mechanism & exploded

Working model

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MODEL PHOTOS (1:1 SCALE)

Closed Condition (back elevation)

Detail of rack and pinion gears

Pinion gear (wood disk + wood teeth)

Detail of handle knob and metal guide

Channel for rack to slide up and down

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KIT OF PARTS (LATCH) HARDWARE 1.0

D 12.0

2g

22.2

3

3f

NUT 6mm

26.9 3

BOLT 3mm

3f

R 16

D 3.0

30.0

12.5 6.0

6.0

24.8

NUT BOLT 3mm

R8

1a

3c

BOLT 3mm

CLAMPS (wood)

MECHANICAL PARTS 8.0

6.0

105.0

159.0

120.0

5.0

8.0 32.3

16.3 8.0

3d

LATCH

Ø8.0

120.0 34.0

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24.0

10.0

22.5

45°

20.0

29.5

Ø5.0

2b

18.6 130.0

8.0

12.0

WOODEN GEAR 16*grooves(8*20*5)

18.6

120.0 R60.0

18.6 18.6 273.0

18.6

Ø8.0

120.0

18.6 Ø6.0 18.6 18.6 200.0

460.0

200.0

3b

18.6 5.0

WOODEN DISC

2.0

26.5

1c

12.0

16.0

34.0 18.0

11.6 15.0

1a

24.0

32.0

330.0

METAL HOLDER 12.08.0

240.0

20.0

8

20.0

20 5

10.0

70.0

5

41.8

WOOD CHANNEL 12

2.0

60.0

47.0

16.0

7

2.0

193.0

1a 10.0

1b

60.0

21.0

5 Ø8.0

GEAR TOOTH (wood)

200.0

240.0 Ø3.0

Ø8.0

100.0

Ø3.0 5.0

2a

8.6

STEP GEAR HOUSING (8MM ID)

20.0

20.0

3e

BASE (wood)

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1.6

ACRYLIC SPACER

5.0

130.0

62.0

2f

RACK GEAR

11

13.0

50.0

R25.0

35.0

5.0

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15.0

270.0

1a. Wooden channel 1b. Rack teeth 1c. Wooden rack 1d. Handle knob 1e. Metal channel

Wood Metal Acrylic

2a. Acrylic sheet 2b. Wooden disc with grooves 2c. Wooden gear teeth 2d. Acrylic sheet 2e. Threaded rod 8mm 2f. Acrylic spacer 2g. Nut, Bolt 6mm

1a 1b 1c

1d

3a. Nut, Washer 8mm 3b. Wooden disc with dowel 3c. Wooden guide 3d. Wooden latch 3e. Wooden base(20mm) 3f. Nut, Bolt 3mm

1e

3a 3a 3b Wood door

3c 3d

3e 3f 2a 2g 2f

2b 2c 2d

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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

2e

400.00

65.50

100.00

BACK ELEVATION 200.00

200.00 20

67.00

150.00

150.00

1e

230.00

3e

2c

95

400.00 80.00

20

30.00

30

23.5

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460.00

2b

110.00

200.34

68.00

2d

200

32

40.00

143.00

3e

107.50

200

1a 3f

35

110.00

1d

44.50

35.5

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3b 3a 3d 3c

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30

162.00

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FRONT ELEVATION

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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC (ASSEMBLY)

Legend:

MODELLING OPENINGS

TREATED AS CANTILEVER BEAM Voids created or mass removed to either shift the center of mass towards the pivot axis or to help stabilize the beam in accordance to tension and compression members

Additional members added on top of the plane to increase the effective depth and stability.

Experimented with different profiles.

V - profile folded sheet that has been inserted into the plane to increase stability.

Placed at alternate positions in both x and y axis.

FRONT ELEVATION

Pivot axis positioned in line with the primary support member(green)

Initial profiles used to stabilise the plane

BACK ELEVATION 303

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1200 360

240

50

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250

110

B DETAIL 6

DETAIL 1

DETAIL 4b

D

100

100 DETAIL 6

100

100

525

150

DETAIL 7

DETAIL 7

D 350

650

DETAIL 4a

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300

150

100

100 DETAIL 5

D 2100

200

200

100

100

100

275

1200

A

75

A

100

100

275.00

275

100

100

100

100

D

D

FRONT ELEVATION FRONT ELEVATION (Left panel-groove in plywood; Right panel-assembled door)

B

(Left panel-groove in plywood; Right panel-assembled door)

DETAIL 3

110

Double door with each panel Double door with each mirror image of another panel mirror image of another

DETAIL 4

DETAIL 3

DETAIL 5

120°

120°

KEY PLAN KEY PLAN

SECTION BB SECTION BB

725

285

75

50

D

1200

SECTION AA SECTION AA

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION Ply sheets

Ply sheets

Wooden member that sits in the v-profile

2.5mm Metal sheet bent into v-profile that rests on ply sheets and supports ply patti

Metal clamp to hold wooden member and connect ply sheets

Metal v-profile resting over ply sheets

DETAIL (patti connection) DETAIL 22(PATTI CONNECTION)

DETAIL11 (spacer + connector) DETAIL (SPACER+CONNECTOR)

DETAIL 4a (spacer) DETAIL 4A (SPACER)

Ply wood sheet

Wooden member that connects to the ply sheets

Wooden member 3mm C-Metal plate attached to the door and pivot

Metal sheet sandwiched by wooden members Wooden member

Metal sheet sandwiched by wooden members Wooden member that sits in the v-profile Metal V-profile resting over ply sheets

DETAIL 4b (spacer) DETAIL 4B (SPACER)

DETAIL 6 (PIVOT) DETAIL 6 (pivot)

DETAIL 5 (door handle) DETAIL 5 (DOOR HANDLE)

DOOR DETAILS DETAIL 3

120°

120°

304

DETAIL 4

DETAIL 3

DETAIL 5

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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

Wooden member that connects to the ply sheets Metal sheet sandwiched by wooden members

Ply patti resting on top of metal member

Wooden spacer to support ply patti on top

BOTTOM VIEW

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

MODELLING CANTILEVER

SIDE ELEVATION

shows how slender it is at the middle. This creates problem while repeating threads, thus it was made into an even profile.

Edge to surface joinery

Perpendicular bracing to strengthen the folded paper profile.

Detail showing two planes intersecting (material- steel).

Bottom right corner picture shows the difference in edge length

Torsion is seen as thread becomes heavy on one side.

305

1500

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730

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4050

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25

9mm ply wood sitting on top of another ply

11

25*18mm wooden patti 10

9

8

3mm stainless steel plate(S2) to house the plywoods

7

6 Two layers of ply wood 5

S1 Profile of folded steel sheet 1500

2 25*50mm wooden patti 1 25

S3 profile of folded steel sheet

5116

UPVERSION PRODUCED BY ANAAUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCED BY PRODUCED AN AUTODESK

BY ANSTUDENT AUTODESK VERSION STUDENT VERSION

27

Groove made in ply to wrap around box section

4 S2 profile of thread 3

Staircase AA of a thread ElevationSection and Section

Staircase Plan

26

9mm ply wood sitting on metal plate

2100

16

Elevation and Section

Staircase Plan

25

13

A PRODUCED

BY ANUP AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

300

15

1

760

14

27

1190

1500

2 300

1500 AN AUTODESK STUDE PRODUCED BY

A

26

300

3mm steel plate (S1) folded

6mm thick steel plate manufactured into profile (S3)

1500

1500

730

T VERSION

0

1500

9mm ply wood sitting on top of another ply

14 12

7

11

8

10

9

9

0

8

2

7

1

UP

S1 Profile of folded steel sheet

Groove made in ply to wrap around box section

Groove made in ply to wrap around box section

2.5*50mm steel plate Chamfered at end box section

9mm ply wood sitting 9mm ply wood sitting on metal plate on metal plate

20 1925*18mm wooden patti

25*18mm wooden patti 25*18mm wooden patti 3mm stainless steel plate(S2) to house the plywoods

Two layers of

25

3

6

17

18

ply wood 13 12 of thread S2 profile 11

300

5

4050

4

25

4

16

15

14

300

5

2100

6

3

9mm ply21 wood sitting on metal plate

50*30mm wooden hand rail

Two layers of ply wood 25*50mm wooden patti S2 profile of thread

10

9

S3 profile of folded steel sheet

UP Elevation and Section of a thread Elevation and Section Elevation of and a thread Section

3mm stainless steel plate(S2) to house the plywoods

3mm stainless steel plate(S2) to house the plywoods Two layers of ply wood S2 profile of thread

25*50mm wooden patti 25*50mm wooden patti

S1 Profile of folded steel sheet 3mm steel plate 3mm steel plate 7 (S1) folded (S1) folded S3 profile of S3 profile of plate 6mm thick steel 6 folded steel sheet folded steel sheet manufactured into 6mm thick steel plate 6mm thick steel plate 5 profile (S3) manufactured into manufactured into of a thread 4 profile (S3) profile (S3) S1 3mm Profilesteel of plate folded steel 8 (S1) sheet folded

3

PRODUCED BY 2 AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

1

R30

180

0

9

3

12

8

2

25

18

11

7

19

10

6

20

9

5

1

21

8

4

7

3

50*30mm wooden hand rail 2.5*50mm steel plate Chamfered at end box section 25*25mm box section

25

200

2.5*50mm plate

6

2

5

61°

Chamfered at33end 170 box section 46 25*25mm Detail S1 box section

Stinger bolted to steel member S3

Metal cleat 1

1

300 300

150

Metal cleat 1 25

Stinger bolted to steel member S3

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1

Exploded components Exploded components Exploded components 25 300

5116

AA

Stinger bolted to steel member S3 175

21 261

151° 119° 62 50 2 cleat

108

Metal

Detail S3

Detail S2

2

150

Chamfered at end box section 250 25*25mm Detail MC1 box section

Metal cleat 2 3

212

Metal cleat 1

Metal cleat 2 4

50*30mm wooden hand rail 2.5*50mm steel 573 plate

50 steel

29°

Exploded components

300

Detail Hr 50*30mm wooden hand rail

300

25

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13

24

300

27

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

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25

26

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19

1500 27

Staircase22Section AA

22

21

20

25

24

23

26

Metal cleat 1

Stinger bolted to steel member S3

Metal cleat 2

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27

26

25

12

25*25mm box section

Exploded isometric of staircase Exploded isometric Exploded of staircase isometric of staircase

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2

22

24

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

1

1190

6

Groove made in ply to wrap around 23 box section

760

13

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

5

27

26

9mm ply wood sitting 9mm ply wood sitting 25 on top of another ply on top of another ply

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

M O D E L L I N G S PA N N I N G

SYMBOL- Abstract section at any point through the spanning system

First spanning Module: -Idea of spanning along blue member(primary) -Red members would be secondary spanning element in perpendicular direction connecting each spanning system.

1. Top view

1. Front view

2. Front view

Yellow members s y m b o l i z e connections for expansion.

Spanning without mass reduction

Spanning with mass reduction

First spanning system: -Lower members separating(red dotted) and thus needs a tie member.

-Triangular(V-profile) inserted into the grooves.

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1. Module Spanning system 30*30cm: -Jute board(1mm&2mm) -Top image shows a single module made out of MDF -1000mm spanning member(right image).

- Heavy structure resulting in increased dead load -Orientation of module to be reversed to reduce total no of components in the system.

2. Isometric view of spanning system for 1000mm

SPANNING 110cm

Series of iterations of REPALLE SAJANISH modules

DETAILING AND COMMUNICATING ARCHITECTURE AR2034

SPRING 2021

CEPT UNIVERSITY

UG180490

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SPANNING SYSTEM MODEL(1000MM) Bottom and top view

AXONOMETRIC VIEW (WHOLE SYSTEM)

Spanning system (revised) 1000mm -Each spanning element acts as a beam of depth 650mm.

-Three spanning elements repeated.

Images showing views of spanning system 1.Top View 2.Side Elevation 3.Axonometric View

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SPANNING SYSTEM MODEL(1:5 SCALE) Top view of spanning system (1:5 scale model).

-Relation with respect to another module

BOTTOM VIEW Spanning system (revised) 1000mm -Form and profile updated in order to reduce mass.

-Orientation of module spanning swapped in perpendicular direction.

-Slab condition shown in top image.

Front view showing the finalized profile for the spanning system

FRONT ELEVATION Spanning system’s end condition with wall plate including both member’s terminating connectors.

Fork used in two conditions: -Wall plate -Repetition of modules

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SPANNING SYSTEM

Top chords that act as joists Metal L plate Wood infill to the top chord

Detail .B

Detail .D

Metal plate 130*590mm Metal folded clamps Fork 3mm folded metal plate Elevation of end condition Detail .A

Detail .B

Wood to wood lengthening joinery profile of wood and metal l sections axis of bolts Section at metal to metal extension joinery

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SK STUDENT VERSION

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Detail .A

ODESK STUDENT VERSION

Holes drilled in wooden infill Metal plate bent for the member to rest on

Detail .C

Plywood sheet.a Metal sheet- 3mm thick

Circular rod welded to V member metal plate 20mm ms rod threaded inside for 5mm bolt

Steel cupping Main chord.M (steel T section+wood infill)

Detail .C

L plate extended Wood member T-Metal plate Steel cup welded to metal plate

Detail .C

8mm bolts Detail .E

Detail .E

Steel wall plate(8mm thick) @ 8degrees from vertical axis Wall plate anchored to the concrete column

Detail .D

Composite V members 2.5mm metal sheet folded Fork with threaded rod 3mm plate welded

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Plywood sheet.b 15mm thick (CNC cut)

PRODUCED BY AN AUTOD

ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT: CEPT STOCK

To set up a workshop that allows the interaction of students and artisans to train young artisans to produce high-quality work in collaboration with designers.

SITE 70000*20000mm University road

CEPT

Movement Functions

Mass Semi-open space Workshops

Porous

Porous

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ELEVATION & WALL-SECTION 315

316

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SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE 317

UTODESK STUDENT VERSION

318

Cleaners cabin

WB 14 15

13

16

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11

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10 9

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6 5

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WC

WC

WC

WC

WC

WC

SA

WB

UP

SA

WB

Cleaners cabin

B

B

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

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2

3

1

2

3

+11,100mm Lvl

+9400mm Lvl

+7830mm Lvl +7100mm Lvl

+5075mm Lvl

+4100mm Lvl

+3000mm Lvl

+1275mm Lvl

+300mm Lvl

LONGITUDINAL SECTION 319

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R E PA L L E S A J A N I S H ‘Detailing has been an essential step in this studio’s process. Working out details on paper in some exercises and getting to try them out with their materials in others has been a very beneficial process mainly in terms of reality of construction sequence. To be able to produce technically correct workshop/technical drawings that are legible and not being overdone(required information) has been a constant learning throughout the course.

Model making with various materials involves experimenting and understanding the forces and its working principles.

In a series of iterations of models it become easy to deal and proceed forward.

Designing spanning system and its evolution through trial and errors has been a challenging task, at the same time was important to understand how the system failed in terms of forces imbalance or overdoing by adding unnecessary mass. This process made it clear to have as less components as possible no matter how complicated the system is. Designing a functional space with existing details and following a similar language has also been a demanding task.

Overall, the studio focuses on the process of detailing through hints of construction sequence, application and limitations of materials in a given situation, correctness and legibility of technical drawings & to produce quality rendered architectural drawings.’

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M O D I F Y I N G D E TA I L S MODEL - 1:1 SCALE The exercise aimed to develop a latch system from an existing detail.

1. Replace at least 60-70% of the existing

material

with

another

material.

2. In case the detail chosen induces mechanical motion e.g .louvers; change the point of application for

Front Elevation (Closed)

Rear Elevation (Closed)

input motion.

Front Elevation (Open)

Original Latch picture

The Handle Bamboo sandwiched between timber members to

The Centre Metal plate connected to ar

provide strength along the length; carved on lathe

using timber spacer

machine

Video Scan link to watch the video of how the

Guides SS rod stuck into a groove in the timber piece

The Latch Piece Timber is sandwiched betw

latch works.

and grease is applied to reduce friction

strength in two directions a

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ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS Bamboo Slit Timber-Bambo Handle

4mm SS Dome Nut

Aluminium Strip

Timber Latch piece with 4mm groove

Timber Connector

4mm Washer

4mm Ball Bearing Timber Handle Holder

) 4mm Washer Bamboo Slit

Timber Small Arm

B.Handle Assembly x1 4mm SS Bolt

Timber Guide Channel A

Aluminium Strip

SS Guide Rod A

Guide C.Latch Assembly x4 SS Guide Rod B

A.Latch Assembly x2 Guide D.Handle Assembly x2 Araldite to be applied

rms and held at level

ween bamboo pieces to give

Timber Guide Channel B

Isometric View (Rear)

Isometric View (Front)

and make groove

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MODELLING OPENINGS The intent was to design a suspended sliding door.

The stabilisation of the leaf started with the concept of removing material where deemed unnecessary.

1. After understanding the behaviour of notches and holes, the edges of the module was stabilised.

2. The top half of the suspended door requires more strength, hence a grid of strips were added to provide thickness and stability.

3. The bottom half of the paper was stabilised using lesser material at the bottom since gravity pulls the bottom part more. Triangulation is done to resist torsion and folding.

Stabilised Configuration

Concept Stabilising by reducing mass

Process Stabilising Edges

SECTION AA’

Process

Understanding structural behaviour of different holes and notches

TRANSLATION TO MATERIALS Timber was an essential material in the latch and was continued in the door as well. The timber grid stabilises the wobbly thin plywood sheet at the top.

At the bottom, a lighter frame has been made using lesser members and triangulation. Plywood is used as

EXPLODED VIEW OF BOTTOM

an in-fill material at the bottom.

HALF

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Elevation

328

Modelling Cantilever ITERATION 1 (PAPER MODEL) Designing a staircase which is based on a stringer.

1. Stabilising a paper strip by folding along the long edges to strengthen the plane.

Stabilised Module

2. Planes added along the Z-axis and

triangulating

to

add

strength.

3. The planes intersect through the

Front View

folded paper and pins hold the latter from straightening.

TRANSLATION TO MATERIAL

Front View

1. The foldable aspect of the

models made was achieved by folding a 1mm metal plate.

2. The tread emulates the form of the paper model using three plywood planes that are adjoint with each other through finger joints and to are bolted to the

Side View

metal plate.

3. The plate connects to the a metal plate stranger on either ends using brackets.

Top View

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Details

ELEVATION

PLAN

EXPLODED ISOMETRIC VIEW 330

M O D E L L I N G S PA N N I N G DEVELOPMENT OF MODULES

Symbol Provided

This was the symbol taken to which was to be perceived when a section is cut at a

Selected Module

particular part of the model.

At the bottom are some of the iterations to create a stable module.

1. The selected module was a tetrahedron.

2. Then

attempts

were

Adding Cables

Connecting Modules

Exploring closed condition

Exploring closed condition

made to remove material wherever

deemed

unnecessary bringing

the

and

then

modules

together and spacing them out.

Exploration Module #1

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Exploration Module #2

Development of #2

300MM SPAN (1:10 SCALE) CONDITION A

CONDITION B

The lower pipe members were removed and

The members were brought closer and the strings

replaced by strings that run along in the direction

were replaced by a solid member spanning

of the span.

perpendicular to the beams above

Front View

Front View

Plan View

Plan View

View

System as seen from

View

underneath

System as seen from underneath

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Spanning System - Open Condition 1100 M SPAN MODEL (1:10 SCALE) 1. 60mm DIA timber members are rigidly connected to a glulam beam using a metal plate which is bolted to the beam and partially inserted in the timber members.

2. At

the

bottom,

they

are

Front View

connected to a tension rod using a rigid junction wherein two metal plates are welded a holder through which the tension rod passes.

3. The tension rod is connected to a plate anchored to a timber beam, the spaced out condition was visualized for the roof as it caters to a lighter load.

Plan VIew

Modules

Modules

Modules

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Module - Exploded

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SPANNING SYSTEM - CLOSED CONDITION 1:5 SCALE MODEL Details have been slightly modified while keeping consistency with the materials used in the open condition.

1. Timber

members

are

connected to the metal plate anchored to the beam using pin joints.

2. The load is transferred from the beam through these members to a grid of tension rods which are connected to the former through a pre-fabricated part.

Junction #1

Plan view

Clamp

Junction #2

Module as seen from underneath

Plan

335

Tension Rod Extension Detail

Beam Extension Detail

Detail1

Detail 2

Detail 3

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ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT: CEPT STOCK

The project is an attempt to synthesis all the diverse architectural systems and manifest them into an architectural domain. The workshop attempts to provide each of these systems a unique space wherein users can experience the systems in a certain rhythm. The material chosen for the construction of the building is rammed earth. While rammed earth is used for load-bearing at the bottom with a timber frame system on the floor above to lighten the building both visually and literally at the top.

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CONCEPTUAL DIAGRAMS

Condition A

Condition B

Visually linked spaces with perception of spanning systems in different volumes

Porous North

Solid South

Thick Rammed earth walls in the south to insulate and block off harsh sunlight; increased porosity in north to get large amounts of diffused light

Bamboo

Model Making

Wood

Visual/Physical continuity between various workshops

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1. Entrance

7. Corridor

2. Parking

8. Wood Workshop

3. Guard Room 4. Reception

9. Ceramic Workshop

5. Storage (Users) 6. Spill-Over Space

10. Model Making Workshop 11. Male Toilet 12. Female Toilet

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1. Lobby 2. Bamboo Workshop 3. Material Storage 4. Open Workspace for Bamboo

BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

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7 4 5

1. Retiring Room

4. Model Making II

2. Corridor with Seating

5. Storage for Tools

3. Display Space

6. Office Space 7. Seating Space

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FRONT ELEVATION 343

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ELEVATION 347

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S N E H I L T R I PAT H I ‘The studio demanded one to engross oneself into real materials and development of structural systems that share a similar structural as well as visual language. One can start from a piece of paper and gain a bodily understanding of forces to develop a live scale structure. Through such a process, one can create structure that contributes to space, and vice-versa.’

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M O D I F Y I N G D E TA I L S

Original Latch Picture

A list of details of latches and louvers were provided as reference, which were to be modified as such : 1. Timber, steel, bamboo and any related products must be used to

Front View of Latch

replace the existing material(s) of the detail.

The

modified

latch

uses

a

combination of metal, bamboo, and wood.

The latch operates by converting rotational motion into translation, which then pulls the two bamboo members back, opening the latch,

Central Arm and Bamboo Latch Detail

similar to the motion of the original latch detail.

GIF of Latch in Operation

Bamboo Latch Detail

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Metal Arm and Bamboo Latch Detail

EXPLODED VIEW

11. WOODEN KNOB 10. METAL CAP 2. 8 MM DOME NUT 4A. 8 MM MS ROD 6. BAMBOO RINGS 13. BAMBOO ARM 4C. 8 MM MS ROD 12. WOODEN ARM 8. BAMBOO LATCH 4B. 8 MM MS ROD 9. METAL ARM 7B. WOODEN GUIDE

3. 8 MM WASHER 1. 8 MM BALL BEARING 12 MM MDF BOARD

7A. WOODEN GUIDE

14. WOODEN FRAME

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4B

8 MM ROD Material : Mild Steel Quantity : 1

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BALL BEARING Material : Mild Steel Quantity : 3

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KIT OF PARTS

4C

8 MM ROD Material : Mild Steel Quantity : 1

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72 GUIDE 7A WOODEN Material : Wood Quantity : 2

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WOODEN GUIDE Material : Wood Quantity : 4

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METAL ARM Material : Mild Steel Quantity : 2

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WOODEN FRAME Material : Teakwood Quantity : 2

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WOODEN FRAME Material : Teakwood Quantity : 2

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WOODEN KNOB Material : Wood Quantity : 1

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MODELLING OPENINGS

Module 4 Implemented in Final Door Design

The second exercise involved designing

and

stabilising

Module 1

a

cantilevered fenestration.

Carrying forth from the latch/ louver, the door had to be designed such that the opening mechanism was similar to the mechanism of the detail previously designed.

Taking from the rotational motion to translational motion scheme that the latch follows, the door designed is a single panel central

Module 2

pivot door, stabilised by the fourth module, through the addition of material

perpendicular

to

the

plane, in the form of paper strips.

The final door employs a double layered timber frame, with alternating infill of 4 mm thick perforated metal sheet and 5 mm thick glass panels.

Module 3

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430 x 75 x 7.5 MS PLATE 40 x 75 TIMBER MAIN FRAME

25 x 75 TIMBER FRAME

25 x 50 TIMBER SHUTTER FRAME

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12 MM PERFORATED METAL SHEET

5 MM GLASS PANEL

8 MM SCREW 290 x 310 MS PLATE

METAL HANDLE

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25 x 75 TIMBER FRAME

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40 x 75 TIMBER MAIN FRAME

40 x 75 TIMBER MAIN FRAME

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Timber Guide to Wooden Frame Assembly

Wooden Frame Assembly

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Metal Plate to Wooden Frame Assembly

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15 MM MS ROD FRAME PERFORATED METAL SHEET GLASS PANEL TIMBER BEADING PATTI

Section Showing Infill Detail

430 x 75 x 7.5 MS PLATE

40 x 75 TIMBER MAIN FRAME

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Section Showing Metal Sheet Detail

METAL PLATE

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Metal Plate and Wooden Frame Assembly

25 x 75 TIMBER FRAME

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25 x 75 TIMBER FRAME

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Section Showing Glass Detail

MS PLATE

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MS PLATE

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MODELLING CANTILEVER

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Module 4

Staircase Axonometric View

Staircase Front Elevation

Tread Axonomteric View

Tread Bottom Axonometric View

Module 5 Implemented in Final Staircase Design

The staircase was designed, once again by stabilising a piece of paper. Similar to the stabilization of the door, a single tread was stabilised by adding material to the plane, as seen in modules 3 and 4, before finally arriving at the articulation of module 5. A key condition of the staircase was that it should be cantilevering on a single stringer placed off center.

The staircase itself is stabilised by a metal framework, held together

by MS plates, acting as spacers.

The tread is of stone, with metal box sections forming the railing.

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STAIRCASE PLAN

STAIRCASE AXONOMETRIC

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40 MM MS SECTION MS BALUSTRADE

Railing Detail

4 MM METAL SPACER

7.5 MM METAL PLATE AS TREAD SUPPORT

Tread Detail

MS BOX SECTION WELDED TO METAL PLATE

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Railing to Tread Detail

OFF CENTER METAL STRINGER

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METAL STRINGER WELDED TO METAL GROUND PLATE

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25 MM STONE TREAD

7.5 MM THICK METAL PLATE

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25 MM STONE TREAD 7.5 MM METAL PLATE

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MS BOX SECTION FOR RAILING MS BOX SECTION FOR RAILING 7.5 MM MS PLATE WITH SPACER 7.5 MM MS PLATE WITH SPACER

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25 MM STONE TREAD

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25 MM STONE TREAD

10 MM METAL PLATE ANCHOR BOLTED TO GROUND

7.5 MM METAL SPACER

METAL STRINGER

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Stringer to Ground Detail

Tread and Stringer Detail

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M O D E L L I N G S PA N N I N G

Reference Symbol

MODULE 1

MODULE 2

Idea of developing the relationship of the

An attempt to introduce tension members

two symbols through a single module

in a single module

MODULE 3

MODULE 4

Propagation of the module into a system,

Simplification of form, with single modules

with attempts at articulation of tension

arranged alternatively, to economize on

members

material

Each student was required to choose one out of 12 given conditions

of

relationships

between two symbols expressed in both X and Y planes, with both

symbols

expressing

the

positioning of two different flexible materials.

The

symbols

are

imaginary

sections of the element at a particular point in its overall spanning length.

Using

optimum

material,

the

symbols have to be expressed

in

two

different

conditions, one where the symbols are spaced while developing the spanning system, and the other where the symbols are unspaced.

Various modules for the unspaced condition have been

MODULE 5

designed, with the design for

Propagation of spanning system, with addition of cross bracing members along the

the sixth module taken forth for propagation as a spanning

horizontal plane to increase the stability of the spanning system module.

This module failed due to lack of vertical bracing to oppose the shear force.

system.

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MODULE 6 Addition of vertically positioned cross bracings to strengthen the spanning system, along with removal of extra material (cross bracing on the lower footing of the spanning system), to create a space frame truss system for span.

1:10 Scale Model of Initial Unspaced Spanning System

Detail 1

Axonometric View of Scaled Model

Detail 2

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Reference Symbol

MODULE 1

MODULE 2

Idea of developing a spaced relationship of

Propagation of the single module through

the two symbols through a single module

pin joints to connect the second module

MODULE 3

MODULE 4

A second condition was proposed, where the symbols were spaced.

Various modules showing this relationship were articulated as well. The idea of the space frame truss, developed through the previous, unspaced condition was taken, with the configuration of the members explored in order to achieve a ‘spaced’ relationship be-

Increase

in

individual

members

of

the module to allow for a more stable

Addition of horizontal members to provide support to the spanning system

propagation

tween them.

A 30 X 30 cm span model was developed, from which the articulation of the subsequent spanning system was derived.

After various attempts at achieving a stable configuration, the fi-

Module 5 Axonometric

Module 5 Front View

Detail 1

Detail 2

nal articulation of the spanning system was done in a 1:10 as well as a 1:5 scale model, showing material distinction, as well as actual joinery details.

Primary materials of the spanning

MODULE 5

system are wood and steel.

Propagation of Module 3 into a 30 X 30 cm spanning system, with the addition of tension members to increase resistance to bending

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1:10 Scale Model of Final Spanning System

1:5 Scale Part Model of Final Spanning System

Metal Plate and Tension Rod Detail

Vertical Member Detail - Wood and Steel

Three Way Timber Lap Joint Detail

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ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT: CEPT STOCK

The project, a workshop for students and artisans, located opposite

GROUND FLOOR

CEPT University, calls for four workshop spaces, a bamboo

1. OFFICE

workshop, a timber workshop, a ceramic workshop, and a model

2. STORAGE

making workshop.

3. TIMBER WORKSHOP 4. BAMBOO WORKSHOP

The design has been worked out such that the a large, double height

5. SEMI OPEN SPACE

semi-open space ties together two branches of the workshop; the

6. LOCKERS

timer and bamboo workshops with the model making and ceramic

7. FEMALE RESTROOM

workshops. Other functions such as the office and the storage have

8. MALE RESTROOM

been placed either as a separate block or as an extension of the

9. CERAMIC WORKSHOP

semi open space.

10. MODEL MAKING WORKSHOP 1

The workshop, built of rammed earth, employs the use of multiple

FIRST FLOOR

tapering fins to create bays on the north and south facades. These

11. DISPLAY GALLERY

bays become informal working spaces, while also helping to bring

12. STAFF AREA

in light and ventilation.

13. MODEL MAKING WORKSHOP 2

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RCC LINTEL

5 MM THICK CHINA MOSAIC 10 MM THICK DRIP MOULD

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100 MM CONCRETE SLAB ON DECKING SHEET KDHW SKIRTING 10 MM BISON BOARD METAL DECKING SHEET

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20 MM EPOXY FLOOR FINISH 20 MM BEDDING MORTAR

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YU K TA R A ‘If the past 16 weeks in the studio have taught me anything, it is that it’s not impossible to step out of your comfort zone, and try something new. In fact, it opened up avenues I had never even considered before. Over the course of the studio, I found myself becoming more and more grounded, and began to realise not just the practicality of detailing, but also the feasibility of the structures we design. I believe that I now see things with a more realistic view, which comes only from breaking every single element that we design into its most simple components.

Looking back now, there is much more I wish I could have done, much that I wish I could have done differently, a great many things I realise a little too late that I could have done. However, I also realise what I have learned and what I have gained; the art of patience, how to deal with the frustration of not being able to figure something out, the beauty in something as seemingly inconsequential as a nut and bolt, but most importantly, the importance of every single step and the value it plays in all further decisions.

Yes, there are things that I would like a chance to change, but at the same time, I will take what I have learned, over this semester, and carry it forward as one of my greatest teaching moments.’

-YUKTA R A

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