MAT Foundation Studio - Monsoon 2022, FA, CEPT

A New Beginning

Master of Architecture Tectonics is a new program at the Faculty of Architecture at CEPT University. It is founded on the promise of developing competencies in architectural detailing and expression. The curriculum is focused on creating a community of fellow students and tutors who can examine, envision, and resolve a building’s architecture.

The MAT Foundation studio is a balancing act of four essentials of architectural tectonics. First, it teaches students how to make using analogy and digital workshop tools. The emphasis here is on tool handling, optimal posture while working, and the concentration required for general focus and safety. Second, it trains students to visualize structural stresses through modelling experiments. Students can express a detail based on structure and material properties. Third, it fosters agility in surveying available market items and products to employ them in detail or as a building element. Fourth, it prepares to discern between different sorts of drawings and create an appropriate drawing set to communicate an idea.

While grounded in the pedagogy around making as a basis, the studio never loses sight to be one of the prime movers of the future of architectural tectonics concerning India. An elaborate discussion on developing building language and aesthetics out of the coming together of industrial and natural material were taken at length to respond to some of our future environmental crises. In this sense, the foundation program is groundwork, reflexive yet with an eye set on the future for our students to lead with ideas when the time is right. We are very well answerable to a realistic present as much as to an imaginary future.

I acknowledge and express my deep gratitude to the students for having shown fortitude and taken a leap into the relentless demands of the foundation program. I am also thankful to my fellow teaching team Neel, Hemanshu, and Divya, for having supported me thoroughly and professionally during a tough academic time. We cannot fail in the beginning since we have failed so many times in the past. The studio remains incomplete without all of them. I wish to particularly thank Neel for having supported me in the studio throughout the last four years in a sustained way. I wish to thank CEPT workshop technicians Yatin bhai, Chirag bhai, Chhagan bhai and Amar bhai for training the students in the workshop. Maharshi bhai from FabLab ensured that the students learn 3D printing and laser cutting. Many thanks to him for his continuous support with modern tools. The studio also got immense support from Anjali Yagnik (Dean, Faculty of Architecture) in its inception, and colleagues of the Faculty of Architecture.

This booklet is inception to build a tradition of a compilation of studio work before the commencement of the CEPT exhibition. I am thankful to the entire student team to have made this possible.

Sankalpa

03 December, 2022

Acknowledgement

The inception of MAT has been an exciting start of a journey towards a discrete vision in architectural practice that adds value through making, detailing, and meaning. The MAT Foundation studio successfully prompted us to reflect that a lot is yet to be explored, experienced, and experimented with. The studio inculcated knowledge in various areas allowing us to seek, analyse and reflect.

We thank Prof. Sankalpa and Neel Jain for opening our minds to a broader spectrum of skills and learnings. Our teaching associates, Hemanshu Dodiya, and Divya Solanki contributed significantly in adding value to the discussions and coordinating the studio. The studio framework helped us maneuver our thoughts into results through well-structured exercises and discussions. It was ensured that we became well versed with the workshop and sharpen our skills to understand the larger possibilities of making in Architecture. This inversion from making to drawing has made a difference in how we think now. We are grateful to Amar Kori, Chhagan Mahajan, Chirag Gajjar, Yatin Mistry, and the entire workshop team for their patience and guidance while training us at the workshop. Maharshi Solanki and Manish Patani guided us through the FAB-Lab and helped us explore digital fabrication technology.

During each exercise, the inputs from external mentors were insightful and needed at those crucial stages. We thank Anuj Anjaria, B.L. Manjunath and Shamik Desai for their valuable insights on mechanisms, building services, and structural systems.

Dinesh Sharma’s inputs on Fenestrations and Bhairav Patel and Aditya Patel on structural systems during midsemester reviews were valuable and thought-provoking.

We also thank our reviewers Mitul Desai, Pratik Soni, Saleem Bhatri, Saptak Patel, Sudhir Reddy, Smit Vyas, Surya Kakani, Vijay Arya and V. R. Shah for their valuable time and inputs on each of our projects. The conversations were interesting and provided a fresher perspective for thinking about a way forward in the program. Post-jury interactions with Bhavin Shukla and Kireet Patel opened avenues for discussions on varied topics. We thank you for initiating these valuable discussions.

Lastly, we would like to take this opportunity to thank every student who participates in the MAT Program. We all have been growing together through failure and success. Each of us is one of a kind and adds value and meaning to the journey ahead. We would continue to move forward with positivity and enthusiasm.

Khushi Daxini on behalf of MAT 2022 batch

Introduction

Course Description

The foundation studio aimed to set up a disciplinary impetus for the program with considerable emphasis on the method of design and making. The tectonic spatial form we see today is an expressive outcome of manipulating the geometrical logic, material,constructional, and structural ingenuities. The studio thus built the foundation of tectonics by ensuring students engage systematically in methods of investigation, derivation, and evaluation of form.

Four key considerations were accounted for while dealing with tectonics, namely:

1. Expression of detail as the articulation of structural forces

2. Expression of detail as the articulation of material and construction

3. Expression of the program as an articulation of detail

4. Expressive dimension of detail as expressed through prototypes, drawings, and models.

Coursework

The studio initiated familiarising students with the workshop, and building their ability to employ the various analogue and digital tools to produce specific building products. The developed skills were utilised through following exercises:

1. To make a mechanically controlled fenestration unit. The unit was aimed to be expandable, professionally deployable and technically innovative.

2. The second part dealt with the understanding of structural forces and their articulation in form. This is induced through active physical modelling by students using humble materials which mimic the properties of realworld construction materials. A spanning system was devised, tested and revised, to achieve an informed form.

3. The third and final part dealt with the consolidation of the above acquired skills, their resolution and their layering with a given design challenge. The skills were tested through three emerging typologies in a highrise, keeping in mind the future of resource crunch, land shortages and sustainability.

Making

Select one of the types of motion with material for the panel and the characteristics of the panel you wish to explore and attempt all the parts of the task given below.

Task

Design the climate control devices. Considering the dimension of frame to be 460 x 460mm.

Part A: To design a mechanism for the climate control device in a way that it can be operated through a mechanical input. Input force cannot directly be applied to the panel.

Part B: To design and make the panel for your climate control device. Preferably use more than one panel.

Part C: Do a market survey of hardware and fasteners that you would require in order to work out parts A, B and D. Make a matrix of those parts including detailed specifications and costs.

Part D: Design a locking system and a handle for the panel.

Learning outcome:

1. To detail out elements in two materials for a specific given function.

2. To identify and appropriately apply materials for a given task.

3. To design a mechanism to induce a type of selected motion in an opening. (4 weeks)

1.2

Opening assembly drawings

Create an assembly document for individual student’s fenestration in the sequence described:

1. A brief note of around 300 words describing each student’s object, its motion, materials, key highlights, and spaces where it can be used.

Modelling

Material:

Rigid Material: Board of max. dimensions 120 mm long, 20 mm wide, and 1 mm thick.

Flexible Material: Thin Printing Paper of max. dimensions 100 mm long, 100 mm wide, and lesser than 80 gsm,Flexible thread, thin transparent OHP sheet, pins, rubber-based adhesives

Task:

Students are required to pick a pair of end conditions from the options, and construct them1000 mm apart. Make a 1000 mm x 100 mm piece of OHP sheet and span it between the end conditions. The OHP should be broken into 3 or 5, or 7 and shall be placed in a horizontal plane. Stabilise this OHP sheet using the assigned materials.

While stabilising follow the following conditions: In stable conditions, the OHP sheet should not deflect more than 5 mm at the center under a 3kg uniform load over the entire spanning system. Material sizes should not exceed the specifications given. All connections have to be pin connections. Threads should be fixed at all connections and cannot slide. Distance between two parallel members should be 10 mm or more. Adhesives can only be used to connect your members at end conditions.

Tests:

The system should not deflect more than 5mm under uniform loading of 3 kg. The system should not break under 30 times its own self-weight or 10 kg load.

Learning Outcomes:

1. To derive a structural system that is able to resolve the intended load.

2. To physically realise the resolution of forces.

3. To recognise and articulate forces while addressing direction and magnitude.

4. To develop systems of joinery based on the behaviour of forces and mechanism of load transfer.

5. To develop modules that can repeat to form stable and complex assemblies. (3 weeks)

Identify materials for the spanning system and make a model at the end condition with the module next to it at the 1:5 scale.

(2 week)

Input lecture and workshops

Mechanism, Gears and Systems : Prof.Anuj Anjaria Building services and application : Prof. Shramik Desai

Technicians guiding students

Metal Workshop : Amar Kori, Chaggan Mahajan

Wood Workshop : Chirag Gajjar, Yatin Mistry

Fablab Assistance : Maharshi Solanki, Manish Patani

M.A.T_Work

1. M.A.T Work becomes an attractive opportunity to access technology and equipment that an individual feels is essential and beneficial for one’s work but comes from a collaborative investment.

2. Workspace has a singular aim, to enable making accessible. These spaces are essentially open workshops that provide tools, spaces and even the know-how for individuals to create with. It aims to encourage a maker community where individuals with different interests and curiosities may come together to experiment, design and build, subsequently increasing the opportunities for creative problem solving and collaboration.

3. The spaces not only have access to equipment but also engage with other similarly motivated individuals and further diversifies collaboration opportunities.

Operation:

1. The makers can rent spaces on a weekly basis or quarterly basis.

2. Visitors can access public spaces freely, whereas studios only by invitation.

Design Objectives:

1. Function; allowing ease of making

2. Collaborate; spaces promoting creative collaborations, encourage involvement and interaction

3. Educate; space for individuals to learn from others and grow

4. Work and innovate; makers can customise their space for the nature of work

M.A.T_Learn

An individualised child-centric approach focused on creating a holistic upbringing of the child. A learning methodology that is satisfied through experiential learning by exploration and curiosity.

1. While the majoritarian view sees the learning spaces as a classroom, the new philosophy challenges the core pedagogical space and demands a new approach.

2. The foundation is seeking an architectural design where this pedagogical approach can be classified to rethink and reimagine school design beyond the perception of the typical classroom design.

3. It calls for an activity-based, hands-on learning school design based on this new learning philosophy. The complex understanding of children’s development and learning spaces can be brought into tangible architectural solutions.

Design objectives:

1. Design Flexibility; providing individual children to perform activities in their own way

2. Innovation; the design shall be challenging and innovative

3. Multifunctional spaces; able to carry out multiple functions efficiently.

M.A.T_Play

1. Sport centres are modern facilities which have to function extremely precisely and efficiently. In the Sports Centre, the inside and outside spaces are closely interlocked, creating harmony. As the exterior offers a place for the city to engage with along with the façade, the interior balances people’s emotions.

Design Objectives:

1. Inspiring and Integrating: To promote and encourage sports culture in the city.

2. Adaptability: to meet demands for flexible and differentiated sports facilities.

3. Efficient: Adhering to the international standards.

4. Educate: Space for individuals to learn from others and groW

02. Tessera

Rasika Lohar I Khushi Daxini

Selvin Varghese I Diksha Garg

05. Work links Hardik Arora

Interplay Manasvi Patil I Amrita Das

Hetansh Patel I Prateek Bansal

Vrushali Mali I Nishiki Varma

Mudit Tikmani I Miloni Patel 18 46 70 92 118 138 164 188 214 238 264

The extensive 18 week Foundatio Studio did exactly what it intended to, it gave me a crisp introduction to what’s in store for this journey of architectural tectonics.

The studio followed a reverse pedagogy wherein we made to scale models right from the beginning and only produced the shop drawings once the final prototype was made. The idea was to better our understanding of materials and mechanisms through direct stimuli to our senses and get a more profound sense of “making.”

While the routes taken may have left me questioning the conventional methods of design, the uncertainty of a new process gave me an entirely new set of tools to work with, helped me build a stronger never die attitude and provided fresh avenues to interrogate.

At the beginning of the journey, one had an obvious question of “what” about the journey but the gradual process of taking one from an atomic to molecular stage has led one to question the “why” of it through critical understanding of the subject, in turn triggering a thought of its element and compound. The studio begun with a pragmatic approach of understanding mechanisms at a micro level and designing one at the node of functionality and aesthetics which later transformed into designing a spatial entity incorporated with the understanding of mechanisms done initially. This studio has induced a culture among us to look at any object’s design and functioning with a conscious effort of understanding it and knowing the purpose of its existence.

Mudit Tikmani Miloni Patel

PAT22206 PAT22197

ASSEMBLY:

Star Link is a climate control device that functions on a vertical pivot motion. The primary materials used are timber and mild steel (MS). The device combines a system to links to that of a mechanical system which enables movement without any direct input force.

ABOUT TOOLS AND FINISHES

Timber: Automatic Saw Router Hammer Chisel Band Saw Sanding Machine Mitre Saw Junior Saw File

Mild Steel (MS):

Cutting Machine Drilling Machine Sheet cutting Grinding Machine Buffing Machine Clamps Welding Spot Welding Metal Chisel Hammer Punch Right Angle Pliers

Drilling Machine Impact Drill Wood Marker Screw Driver L Angle Adhesive Acrylic Spray Paint (Black)

Stain (Blue) Base Coat Top Coat

PARTS LIBRARY

Angle Bracket x 8 75mmx75mm Ball Bearing x 1 19mm dia., 6mm bore

Bevel Gear x 1 OD.: 43mm ID.: 6mm Teeth: 16; Right-Angle

Bevel Gear x 1 OD.: 65mm ID.: 6mm Teeth: 32; RightAngle

Threaded Rod x 1ft. 6mm

Double Screw x 32 25mm; 4mm dia.

Nut x 8 6mm bore

Washer x 4 6mm bore

Screw x 4 19mm; 4mm dia.

Nut- Bolt x 8 25mm; 4mm dia.

Sleeve x 4 19mm; 9mm bore

Nut- Bolt x 5 12mm; 3mm dia.

D- Nut x 1 6mm bore

MATERIALS

All dimensions in mm.

90 90 90 90

x 75 x

15 15 30 30 x-15

20 y-80

2x+75 y 20

30 20 20 7 13 50

1. Assemble primary timber members.

172 20 50 45 25

210

335

12 12 35 85 85 85

210

335

172 20 50 45 25

Timber: X= 175; upto 350 Y= 400; upto 900 85 45 45

Mild Steel (MS): Acrylic: 85 45 45

2mm thick perforated sheet.

2mm thick solid sheet.

12 12 35 85 85 85

3mm thick clear sheet.

4. Integration of MS components.

members.

2. Use L angles to fix members in postition.

3. Gear box assembly:

x 2

components.

5. Assemble the shutters and fixing of shutters onto the frame.

6. Final, closed condition.

fenestration by Mudit Tikmani

The plant-based turquoise stain can remind one of lights or the pol houses of Ahmedabad city

Linkages are connected to the shutters via clamps which provide the axis for pivot.

Perforated MS works well as the primary curtain wall element.

System of bevel gears connected to links.

of the northern city to the other.

Final, open condition. Opens upto 45 degrees.

fenestration by Mudit Tikmani

ABOUT

Phalanges is a climate control device that functions on a horizontal hinged motion. The primary materials used are wood and acrylic. The concept of the design was to imitate the movement of fingers which happens because of the hinge joints between two bones enabling the finger to move upward and downward.

The mechanical system of the device comprises of a pully connected with the worm drive. When the string of the pully is pulled it enables the worm drive to rotate enabling the cam follower mechanism to get into action because of which the fingers open and close.

The device is made with a combination of wood and acrylic. The expression of the window is fragile and graceful at the same time due to the used of acrylic. Also, the louvers made in transparent acrylic allows one to see the skeleton of the panel and provides a well-lit space even in the closed condition.

TOOLS

Automatic Saw Router Hammer Chisel Band Saw Sanding Machine Mitre Saw

PARTS LIBRARY

Drilling Machine Impact Drill Wood Marker Screw Driver L Angle Grinding Machine Lase cutting machine File

1. Assemble primary timber memebers of the frame.

Detail A : Step 1

3A. Assembly of the main members.

2. Gear box assembly.

4. Fixing the louvers on the main members.

5. Close condition of

Detail A

3. Assembly of the main memebers with the cam follower system.

Detail A : Step 2

3B. Assembly of the main members with the cam follower mechanism.

Front view

Top view

the window. 6. Open condition of the window.

Side view

Close

Semi-Open

Detail showing the connection between the cam follower mechanism and the arm of the screen with multiple hinge joints.

Detail showing the connection between the two separate arms of the screen by a serpentine element which allows the movement of both the memebers of screen in a synchronized manner.

Open

Detail showing the joinery of the transparent acrylic louvers with the arms of the screen. Notches in the arms hold the lovers in place which is further bolted using L-clamps. for stability.

Detail of junction of two hinge joints between: 1) two arms and 2) arms and serpentine members.

SPANNING 01:

The spanning system is conceptualised to integrate idea of modular units to that of tensigrity to derive a system which provides beam like solutions for large spanning area.

Module 01 consisting of 3 arms at set angles produced by “lost wax casting.” C clamp composed of 5mm plates is fixed to the module using plates in U profile.

Module 02 consisting of 3 arms at set angles produced by “lost wax casting.” Clamp supported the tension cable is fixed to the bottom of the module.

150x150x300mm C clamp composed of 5mm MS plate and anchored to the 38mm OD dia. rod using a 40mm ID dia. sleeve.

Turn buckle anchored to the bottom of the I-beam and used to keep the cables in tension.

150x150x300mm C clamp composed of 5mm MS plate and anchored to I-beam with brackets and 12mm bolts.

spanning by Mudit Tikmani

Top View

End Condition and Module 01.

Module 02 detail and tension cable.

Isometric View

The exercise focused on deriving a structural system that is able to span for 10 meters. Initially dummy materials like paper and pins were used to design modules to span horizontally while understanding the behaviour of forces acting on it. Further, the spanning had to be resolved for it to materialise in reality.

The idea here was to create a spanning system that has a delicate demeanour but takes load in actuality. To do so, the spanning system was created with bundled tubes running horizontally which was imagined to take certain load above it.

Mero Joint Detail

Location : Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad

Site Area : 6375 SQM.

Typology : Workspaces | MAT Work

Poly which translates to “many” is built on the idea of bundled columns and split core system. Taking an unconvential route for both, structural and functional systems of a multi-storey structure, the intention is to blur the lines between primary and secondary spaces.

MASSING IN-PROCESS:

Singular mass and core.

Singular mass and split cores to enable greater internal permeability.

Split mass to increase exposed surface area to capture more views and sun.

Cores massing as imagined with typical functions.

Structure restrictricted to the core perphery to integrate functional to structural systems.

CORES: ZONING:

Vertical Circulation: Staircases

Service Cores

Wet Areas

Admin. an Vertical Circulation: Lifts

Service cores are distributed across the floor plate to better integrate them with the primary spaces.

Washroom/ Kitchen Core at the south-west can modulated on each floor as per requirement.

DEVELOPING AN EXPRESSION:

Admin. and Services

Public and Community Spaces Workshops Studio/ Lecture Halls/ Co-Working Spaces

Spaces with greater dead load stacked towards the bottom.

Fixed/Regular footfall areas placed towards the top.

System of bundled columns; 70 primary columns each of 150mm dia.

Columns wrapped around the critical core positioning to curtail south light.

16m tall circular podium defined by 150mm dia. columns.

Using metal curtain to act as primary external skin along with dry walls at certain locations to break monotony.

Top of overhead water tank.

+128m +120m

End of habitable/Service areas. +72m

Double Height 03: +32m

Top

Double Height 02: +16m

Decking Sheet below VDF flooring.

Spanning system across a 9m span supporting glulam members.

450mm deep cellular I-section.

Ring beam tieing the bundled columns together.

150mm dia. MS sections as the unit of bundled columns.

buidling section and structural system_poly

CAFE/ LOUNGE/ DAY CARE CENTRE

WORKSHOPS

STUDIO/ CO-WORKING SPACES

1. Fixing 50mm dia. MS section between two mullions as railing and adding C clamps along the I-beams.

Study Model

2. Assemblying the metal curtain by wrapping it around a frame made of 25x25mm MS box section and clamping with MS plates on all 4 sides.

3. Attaching the modular frame onto the I-sections with the help of the clamp.

4. Openable vertical pivot devices controlled through linkages. Infill made in same metal curatin. Final, open conditions.

1. 100x110mm MS I-Section Mullions to mount the curatin wall.

2. 110x300mm MS I-Section on the periphery of each floor plate. 3. MS Floor Drain 4. Mezzanine Floor Parapet Composed Of 38x38mm MS Box Section. 5. 4mm Thk Metal Curtain wrapped over 38x38mm box section. 6. Mezzanine Floor 150x150mm MS Box Section. 7. 150x150mm MS Box Section Bundle Column Tie Member.

150mm Dia. Ms Section Bundle Column Member

13. 110x400mm MS I-Section Cellular beam as secondary spanning beam.

Opening system in vertical pivot motion. 15. 38mm dia. MS section between mullions as handrail.

Exterior view as seen from north

north of the structure.

Workshop

Studios

Lounge/ Day Care Centre

Typical Space between the exterior and interior skin.

Process model expressing the verticality of the building.

Process model expressing the volumetric play in the building.

Process model showing the play of vertical service cores.

Modelling the fixed cores and structure composed of bundled columns and floor plates.

Fixing the facade panels on the structural skeleton and curtaining the podium with slender vertical facade mullions.

Facade panels placed completely on the whole building.

Writing a reflection for me is to look back at the learnings in terms of the journey and how far I’ve come through. A person isn’t static, and who am I right now is not as important unless we have the context of what I was before this studio. It has broadened my spectrum of questions whose answers are to be found. The studio has pushed my limits so much so that at this point, it feels content to have been survived through. The last 4 months really challenged me to realise my abilities as well as inabilities. These realisations were important so that it can be worked on with a positive attitude and enthusiasm. It was a journey of learnings, unlearnings, failures and success.

The Foundation Studio has boosted my sense of detailing. It has pushed me to get out of my comfort zone and explore myself to create something beyond my limits. The Process of making, fostering new technologies, critical thinking, failures, brainstorming, making mistakes, resolving, learning, translating ideas into details, the expression of forces, their articulation into spanning system, structural systems, materials, and details, all of it has encouraged me to learn from own mistakes and advance further based on the learnings.

Khushi Daxini Rasika Lohar

SWIVEL

Horizontal Pivot Window

Swivel is a Horizontal Pivot Window designed to simplify user experience by providing a single rotating handle for multiple horizontal pivot panels. The mechanism is based on connecting multiple panels with gears that are provided with motion through a single loop of timing belt on both sides of the window frame. The bevel gear setup at the base of the window frame change the direction of the motion, facilitating movement of the Timing belt.

Align timing belt to the gear set in synchronization

Fix panels to the MS Anchors using nut bolts

Closed condition Open condition

Assemble MDF Parts with interlocking system.Gear Assembly with MS Panel anchorsAssemble Bevel gear Assembly at the base

REPRISE

Vertical Sliding Shading Device

Reprise is a Vertically Sliding shading device designed in MDF and Bamboo as its primary material used for construction. This device translates rotational motion into linear motion. When the handle is rotated in anti-clockwise direction , the panel of opening moves upwards.

Tools Used

Bamboo saw Mallet Knife Hacksaw Planar Machine Sanding Machine Mitre Saw Junior Saw Right Angle

File Drilling Machine, Socket drill Chisel Hammer Wood marker Screw Driver Pliers Punch

Cutting Machine Laser cutting Machine Drilling Machine Sheet cutting Grinding Machine Buffing Machine Clamps Metal Chisel Hammer

1. Bottom Frame Assembly

2. Addition of Mechanism

Parts Library

Panel Assembly

3. Addition of Panel and Frame

Open Condition

The intention of this exersice was to understand the basics of forces, in terms of direction and magnitude. The learnings were taken forward to understand how pyramid as an accepted stable form can be incorporated into a force diagram to design a spanning system (10 m span). The process initially explored pyramid as surfaces and eventually was optimized into line diagram keeping in mind material utilization, joinery details and aesthetics.

This exersice also explored new means of technology for model making through 3D Printing.

Process Models

Final Model

1 2

3 4 5

10

Typical condition Detail 01 End condition detail 01

End condition Detail 02

7 6 8 1 3 LEGEND 01. Glulam member (120x180 mm) 02. MS Gusset Plate (5 mm thk.)

8 mm Dia Bolt 04. Hook for tension cable 05. MS Pipe (60.3 mm OD) 06. MS I section as beam

MS Box section 08. MS Plate for Glulam anchor (5 mm thk.)

MS Plate on Box section 10. Tension cable (8 mm thk.) Isometric View

Typical condition Detail 02

The Spanning System exercise helped to understand the line diagram of forces and the translation of line diagram into a spanning system consisting of spanning members, as a stable form which was designed and explored using state of the art technologies such as 3D printers, which in this case helped to explore and convey material expression. The process also helped us understand the ways of material optimization, making and experimenting joinery details with respect to aesthetics and stability.

Process model of spanning system

Final model of spanning system

Plan of spanning system

Elevation of spanning system

1. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Spanning Assembly Drawing

1. 60 x 60 mm M.S angle

anchored In the precast member and M.S box section

2. 172 x 92 mm M.S box section that holds the precast spanning member

3. 450 mm depth M.S I section

4. 8 mm thk M.S base plate

5. 6mm thk gusset plate with Cylindrical y - end pin

6. 12mm dia tie rod in tension

7. 6 mm M.S plate anchored in precast member.

8. M.S rod end that holds 12mm tie rod tension member

3 4 5 6 7 7

Isometric view of assembled spanning system

2 2

1. 1.

8 8

Elevation of Spanning member

View of end condition and cable to spanning member detail

by Rasika Lohar

Inspire; inspire makers through design form and spaces, be an identity Function; allowing ease of making Collaborate; spaces promoting creative collaborations, encourage involvement and interaction.

Educate; space for individuals to learn from others and grow Work and innovate; makers can customise their space for the nature of work

LOCATION : SABARMATI RIVERFRONT, AHMEDABAD

SITE AREA : 6375 SQM. TYPOLOGY : WORKSHOPS

Understanding site, context and movement

Understanding scale, orientation and built mass

Design Development

Seggregating core and program and developing the form to create sense of approach

Integrating ancillary activities as a linkage to primary activities and the service core.

12 m3 m9 m 7.5 m 9 m 7.5 m

Seggregating Work areas and Service core as a key to initiate design.

Re-orienting the service core block to allow sense of approach and accessibilty.

Integrating column-grid. Eccentric corridor provides varied spanned spaces, as an intention to divide primary and secondary spaces accordingly.

Integrating services, shear walls to understand the structural system wholistically.

Finalizing movement diagram with a focus on the importance of connecting transition space.

Typical Floor Plan (Workshop + Studio )

8th Floor Plan ( Library + Archive )

Typical Floor Plan ( Discussion Rooms + Studio )

11th Floor Plan ( Cafeteria + Recreation )

LIBRARY

CAFETERIA WORKSHOPS and STUDIOS

WORKSHOPS and STUDIOS

Decking Sheet

Joists along 9m span to support MS Section

Spanning system adding structural stability in larger volumes

Castellated beams along corridor for ease of services

Shear Wall ( Passenger elevators )

Castellated beams along corridor for ease of services

RCC+I-section composite columns

Flooring 450 mm deep I-Sections

Structural System

The IDEA

Detail showing integration of primary structure, spanning and glazing layer

B

Aluminium grating detail

A C D

Fenestration Details

‘Porosity as a derivative of spatial Organization’

Process Models

F O U R G A B L E S

Understanding the significance of the process of creation and then realising the end product as a result of the process was the most important takeaway from this section of the program for me. Paying close attention to the origin of any detail and how it ultimately works in relation to the material and constructional approach used. In terms of course pedagogy, the studio allows students to investigate the structure of an idea and how to make it a reality by actually constructing it, accompanied by a seamless workshop making experience. This helped me acquire confidence in my ability to create, ultimately validating my concepts..

True learning in architecture can only be absorbed by intimating oneself with real material. That’s what I have understood from this part of the masters program. A rigorous process of visualisation as well as experiential structural systems both in digital and physical has widened my vision of looking into micro levels of architecture. Moreover, the intensity of the foundation program helped me stretch my limitations to it’s extremes and overcome them.

Harshal Kalantre

Hitprakash Mohanty

Vertical folding and rolling Window

The rolling and folding window is made out of Timber frame and MDF panels where the whole framing system is strengthen by tongue and groove joints. The window has a singular function of folding up and down which is controlled by the rotation in both direction of the knob below.The function run in simple concept of pulling and releasing.

Mechanical functioning of Window:

Outer frame parts are fixed in all grooves created

Parts Library:

Mechanism is fixed to the frame and its panel 5mm MDF panels are fixed in perpendicular to each other as shown in the above diagram

Timing Belt 40mm dia gear

Nut & bolt

Window opening motion images:

fenestration by Hitprakash Mohanty

Construction timber

4mm folded gusset plate

2mm M.S. Plate 5mm thk. M.S. Plate

2mm thk. M.S. bend plate

8mm thk. tension cable

Detail A : Support Module

Detail B : End Condition

Cable Holder 6mm thk. M.S. Plate

Metal cable holder

3mm triangular MS plate is welded to maintain its form

4mm gusset plate to fix decking sheet 4mm gusset plate

50mm thk. const. timber

Detail D : Triangular plate

Detail C : Joinery

This spanning system is a type of beam that can span up to 10-15m between beams or columns. This system, in particular, reacts differently to forces that come from above. As a result, while designing, a few factors were taken into account, such as the joinery of both the end conditions and the nature of the material, because different situations react differently to the forces applied to them. The majority of the spanning material in this system is flexible, which can be built of MS folded plates and is supported by additional stiff members to avoid torsion. A tension cable is supported beneath the system to prevent it from buckling or bending.

spanning by Hitprakash Mohanty

Model Images:

Process models:

LOCATION : SABARMATI RIVERFRONT, AHMEDABAD

SITE AREA : 6375 SQM.

TYPOLOGY : vWORKSHOP SPACES

Four Gables is a multi-use commercial high rise tower comprising of workshop spaces, studio spaces, a multi-floor library and an auditorium with a capacity of about 200 persons. The design was developed to create multi-level spaces establishing an internal visual connectivity between floors in a high rise building.

The basic idea was to design the structural system of the high rise such that the activity could take up as much floor area as possible. By locating the service cores on the four corners, we free up floor space from columns and shear walls.

With the service circulation now oriented along the exterior face, the circulation areas in the centre are limited. Therby allowing more volumnar variation in spaces with the provision of double heights and mezzanines.

The buidling mass is also raised to allow barrier free user movement throughout the plinth

Service cores are placed on all four corners

Volumnar mass raised to provide public space

Workshop floor plan

Structural Layout Exploded View :Structural System

100mm RCC on 2mm decking sheet

Spanning system 1 & 2

Decking sheet to I-section (beam) joinery

130*320mm I-section Beam

I-section(beam) to shear wall joinery

Four cores consisting L- shaped shear wall

I-section(beam) to H-Section column joinery

50mm flooring 100mm RCC Slab on decking sheet

2mm decking sheet

Spanning system

300*300mm H - section column

60*60mm Box section framing 130*320mm I - section as beam

C- section as Support of vertical louver

Vertical louver with metal porforated panel

My approach towards an architectural intervention has always been through understanding of a mass, where detailing somehow was a recurrent thought to the overall built. Through this semester, I developed an outlook towards detailing as an integral part of a whole. I have realised how even an opening design is tied to the expression on a city wide scale.

The studio began with the fundamental question of starting a design from a part rather than the complete and progressed to the integration of details in the final exercise. The concept centered around creating a narrative about the relationship between spatial experience and the processes that generate expression. As a result, the overwhelming process of employing tools in the workshop and understanding dynamics leading to design in a construction system was fulfilling. Working with scales that are rarely used, such as 1:1, 1:10, and 1:50, as well as having hands-on experience with manufacturing, helped build a grasp of materials and their behaviour, as well as the art of construction.

Selvin Varghese

Diksha Garg

PAT22312

LATTICE

vertical sliding opening

‘The lattice’ is envisioned as modular based system for vertical sliding opening. The system devised tries to achieve opening using rack and pinion system and transferring the motion through a pulley mechanism into a timer belt attached to spur gear and the panel.

The distance travelled by the rack is equally proportionate to the movement of panel upwards.

MECHANICAL

fenestration by Selvin Varghese

A structural system is derived that is able to resolve the intended load, using 120mm long, 20mm wide and 1mm thick board, 80 gsm paper and flexible thread. Support members were used under the following conditions: rigidity 60%, flexibility 10% and threads 30%. The spanning uses Glulam top-chord connected to the structural member and the spanning members are composite of glulam and M.S members adhering to compressive and tensile stresses. Steel cables are further used for further tensioning of the members .

B

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

150 x 150 Glulam spanning member

10mm thk MS plate

150 x 150 Glulam

10mm thk MS Connector

10mm thk MS strut

5mm thk Gusset Plate

5mm thk Gusset Plate with hook for tension cable

8mm thk tension cable

8mm dia bolt

10mm dia Bolt

Detail at ‘A’

Detail at ‘B’

7 3

1 2 3 4 5

9 9 2 4 5

3 8

6 10 8 spanning by Selvin Varghese

Our spaces’ needs and requirements are always evolving. Today’s urban environments demand ongoing expansion and change. Buildings are often created with the goal of serving specific roles and user groups and not undergoing major modification over its lifetime.

Functions may change over time, but form is what remains.

SITE PLAN

Way to Basement

10m Wide Road Loading and Unloading Bay Parking

Entrance 0 20

Workspaces

Socio-interaction spaces

Studios

Urban farm Workshops Multifunctional hall Library Lecture hall Auditorium Offices

Retail and urban plaza

CLIMATE CONSIDERATIONS

Break

Workshop zone 1 Workshop zone 2

Staff lockers and storage

Service storage/ Multi purpose room

Common Workspace

TYPICAL WORKSHOP PLAN

seen below

TYPICAL STUDIO PLAN

Urban farm Workshop and studios Library Auditorium and lecture hall Reception

1 2

7 8 8 9

6

3 4 5

10

11 12

1.150 x 200 Glulam spanning member 2.550 x 550 ISMB and RCC composite column 3. 130 mm thk. steel deck slab and VDF flooring 4.450 x 220 I section beam 5.65 mm thk. FRP grated flooring 6.Vertical sliding folding partitions

7. 250 x 110 M.S. C-Channel 8.75 x 75 SHS column 9.Vertical hinge opening 10.Horizontal pivot opening 11. U-PVC louvers 12.Chicken mesh

building section and structural system_built

1. 75 x 75 x 10 M.S Box section 2. 25 x 25 x 3 M.S Box section 3. 65 mm thk. M.S grated flooring 4. 75 x 75 x 10 M.S L-angle 5. 75 x 75 x 8 M.S Box section 6. 130 mm thk. steel deck slab 7. VDF flooring 8. 25mm thk industrial flooring

9. M.S sheet 10. 40 x 40 x 5 M.S box section 11. 8mm thk toughened glass 12. 40 x 25 x 4 R.H.S 13. M.S wire 14. 40 x 40 x 5 M.S box section 15. 450 x 220 x 18 I-section 16. 25 x 15 x 5 L-angle

17. M.S wire mesh 18. U-PVC louvres 19. 100 x 100 x 12 M.S Box section 20. 40 x 25 x 4 R.H.S 21. 5MM thk M.S flat 22. 5MM thk M.S expanded mesh

_ 1 : 250 expression model

_ 1 : 250 conceptual model

Moving away from a set approach to design, into a pedagogy as that of the foundation studio of Architectural Tectonics, it was indeed an enthralling experience.

Driven by the experience of hands-on learning, moving from a detail onto a project like the high rise, there were countless learnings developed through the ‘process’, which were realised when being conscious about every step.

Hardik Arora PAT22128

Horizontal Pivot Window

Paradox is an opening device pivoting on horizontal axes. It is named after the impression which the device paints in a viewer’s mind, it is an attempt at combining contradictory forms of expressions of design. Facing this paradox as it is operated by the user, the intent is to slowly build as a part of the viewer’s daily use.

The idea of the opening started with conceptualizing the design as a statement intended to break the usual association of an opening. The design started with assembling the panel and then going towards the mechanism.

Across four designed iterations of mechanisms achieving a pivot on horizontal axes, this was chosen based on its simplicity, ease of assembly, possible scaling and workmanship ease. Strengthened by the process of making, this design intends to open new possibilities of explorations of expression in elements of architecture. Furthermore, the design can be explored through different material combinations, rendering the product in varied ways as desired by the user.

Tools

Measuring Tape

Battery drill

Screwdriver

Hammer Chisel

Drill bit 1.5, 3, 6, 12 mm Jig saw Band Saw Machine Adhesive

Sandpaper 150 grit Miter Saw Right Angle Wood Marker Router

Mild Steel (MS):

Cutting Machine Drilling Machine Sheet cutting Grinding Machine Buffing Machine Welding

Spot Welding Metal Chisel Hammer Punch

Right Angle Pliers

Mechanism Installation

Mechanism Installation

Step 1 : Bearing into Acrylic Parts

Step 1 : Bearing into Acrylic Parts

Step 2 : Fix pully 1 and 2 on MDF

Step 2 : Fix pully 1 and 2 on MDF

Step 3 : Add rod with Gear and Pully into Bearing on one side

Step 3 : Add rod with Gear and Pully into Bearing on one side

Step 4 : Add 2nd Gear into handle Rod and fix spacer as per timing belt placement.

Step 4 : Add 2nd Gear into handle Rod and fix spacer as per timing belt placement.

Step 5 : Fix Outer Panel with Bearing

Step 5 : Fix Outer Panel with Bearing

The spanning system designed, constitutes of two members running in a combination of compression and tension forces. ISMB 300 is used for the peripheral beam with the members composed of 50x50 I and cross sections of varying length.

The spanning is designed based on the given end conditions.The brief aims to achieve a design that takes up a load ten times the weight of the spanning. This spanning system is used as a part of the program as a primary structural member, amalgamating with the expression of the overall program.

A work space, with its sole purpose to create innovation, demands innovative thought. Intuitive or process derived, this thought is of prime importance as a driving force throughout the design.

A new idea is generated through its manner of structure and expression. The design started with a different idea, slowly developing into an outcome of 3 parts demarcated by their expression, structure, opacity and relationship to one another. These three parts involve a difference of material which enhances the intended idea. This resulting idea, birthed out of an amalgamation of material, details, structure and the expression which kept on developing towards the final result.

The idea became clearer, through a series of sketches and models, rendering its related iterations as they were made. The expression models and sketches translated the brief in their individual manner, with the whole portraying the idea differently.

Mass from FootprintPodium Base Subtracting in Site Response Setting Tower onto Podium

Adjusting mass on Podium as per site

LEGEND

Site Plan / Ground

A.Entrance Plaza

B.Block Entrance

C.Fire Control Room

D.Staircase 1

E.Exhibition Hall

F.Staircase 2

G.Electrical Room

H.AHU Room

I.Toilet F

J.Toilet M

K.Fire Lift

L.Lift Lobby 1

M.Reception

N. Admin Head Office

O. Admin Offices

P.Lift Lobby 2

Q.Lecture Hall

R.Double Height Exhibition

S.Entrance 2

T.Staircase 3

U.Staircase 4

V.Conference Hall

W.Lawn

X.Central Atrium

Exhibition Bridges Lattice Framework

Rooftop Plaza Private Studios Workshops Group Studios 2 Library Group Studios 1 Workshops Studios Offices Workshops

Retail Lecture Halls

Public Library Exhibition Halls

The structural design of the program was detailed out keeping in mind the intended expression of 3 typologies of mass throughout.

Uptil Floor 13, the structure constitutes of RCC columns (600x600), with a network of Spanning systems at 3m Distance and RCC beams (250x 500) as horizontal members.

From Floor 14, steel sections columns(500x500) with spanning and Steel I Section beams (250x500) are present continuing to lattice.

18 mm Flooring

140 mm Concrete Slab

2 mm Decking sheet bolted to Spanning Members

Spanning Members

I Section Beam 250 x 500

(C Section X 2 ) Column (500x500)

Spanning System

18 mm Flooring

Library LVL 2 Library Floor 14 Workshop Floor 13

140 mm Thick Concrete Slab Workshop Floor 14

wall section and fenestration

Credits Podium developed on concept by Habitat Architects

Looking at architecture through the lens of tectonics opened up new avenues for exploration- starting from a micro scale, diving into an explorative study of mechanisms to understand their working and science, so that it can become a part of the design process, progressing to spanning and then further expanding the scale to a high rise. For me, this studio was a space for exploring the process and allowed me to grow with it. Resources such as workshop equipments, consultants and technicians enabled me to explore material and see it as something beyond what is read in case studies and lines drawn on a computer screen.

MAT is an atypical course which provided the knowledge of existing and emerging methods of architectural design, which was quite a unique experience. While working on various scales, from micro level to macro, I have learned that the resolution of forces is what ensures how a design functions. The studio instilled a new perspective, through a keen understanding of material, its effect on forces and its construction. The exploration of different materials was enriching along with the hands on work, as it introduced me to craftsmanship. The whole curriculum required a certain consistency. It was tough but the outcome was worthwhile.

Manasvi Patil

Amrita

Horizontal Sliding Folding Window

Wave is a Sliding Folding window which uses bamboo and MS as the primary material for construction. It works on a mechanism which allows it to be operated from an indirect mechanical input. Bevel gears connected to gears attached to a timing belt allow the horizontal motion of the panels of the sliding folding device.

The panel uses half cut bamboo attached together in a wave form to create a screening device. It is an attempt to use bamboo as a material in different ways. The slats look and function very similar to timber. Whereas, the half cut bamboos maintain the cylindrical character of bamboo and exhibit its natural beauty.

Vertical Blinds

Click is a material-based design for Vertical Blind windows. The major aim is to get the window open to function without exerting any effort directly on the blinds. The materials used for the construction of the window is Timber and Bamboo. The lead screw is the main mechanism through which the horizontal movement of the panels takes place. The linkages are also used for the rotatory movement of the panels. The whole mechanism works through the electricity, which offers simple installation, accessibility and usability.

Adding wood and bamboo joinery

Model images

Adding the mechanism in place

Panel Assembly

Addition of 5mm groove in the vertical frame

Attaching the pannel members and other pivot members

Clamping the frames

Connecting the pannels

Span - 10m

Material - Mild Steel

The spanning system was designed through an exploration of various kinds of forces acting upon a horizontally spanning member. This spanning assembly is a combination of systems put together to allow covering long spans.

End

Condition

Spanning Model - Scale 1:10

LEGEND

1. 100mm x 150mm M S Hollow Box Section

2. 50mm x 75mm MS Box Section Bracing 3. 50mm dia MS Hollow member 4. 8mm thk Gusset Plate 5. 22mm dia. Bolt 6. 30mm dia MS Member 7. 6mm dia Tension Cable 8. 10mm thk MS Hook for Turnbuckle 9. Turn buckle 10. 10mm thk MS L Plate 11. 6mm thk MS Plate 12. 275x 600 x 20 I- Section Column 13. 10mm thk MS Plate

Span - 10m

Material - Bamboo and Mild Steel

The spanning system was designed through experimenting on module formation. Each bamboo modules provides various support in a longer span.

End Condition

Spanning Model - Scale 1:10

Spanning Model in Elevation

LEGEND

1. 20 mm thk M.S Member 2. 20 mm M.S bracing members 3. 75 mm Hollow Bamboo 4. 45mm Solid Bamboo 5. 40mm Solid Connecting Bamboo 6. 20mm MS Saddle 7. 15mm Bolt 8. 6mm dia Tension Cable 9. 4mm thk MS Gusset Plate 10. Turn buckle 11. 10mm thk MS L Member 12. 8mm thk MS Tube 13. 600 x 275 X 20 I- Section Beam 14. 20mm thk Stiffeners 15. 10mm thk MS Angle Member

Location - Thaltej, Ahmedabad

Site Area - 6984 sq.m

Typology - Educational Institution

Interplay is a high rise educational institution with the capacity to accomodate 880 students and 80 teaching and non-teaching staff. Pockets of informal interaction spaces are interspersed between formal classroom spaces vertically, to allow a balance between work and play. The formal learning spaces do not follow a typical classroom layout, but incorporate spaces essential to the development of students within the formal area itself.

Terrace Class XI & XII Library Class IX, X & Laboratory Art Area

Class IV-VIII Indoor Games & Canteen

Class I - III

Dance & Drama Auditorium & Conference Exhibition Area Administration Block Assembly Area Reception

Formal Block Typical Floor Plan -1

Formal Block Typical Floor Plan -2

Exhibition Area

Administration Block

Assembly Area and Administration Block

Reception

Ground Floor Plan

F E

Exploded

View

of

Facade

Isometric Section

Sunshading projections conceptualization Segragation of Formal and Informal

Combination of Concepts and further exploration of facade

Response to the ground

Formal Classroom Block Views

Informal Area Views

The foundation studio provided me with an opportunity to question and disrupt the design process followed in practice. The real challange was to build a narrative based on parts of a system for establishing architectural character. The gradual scaling of modelsfrom 1:1 for an element of building, to 1:10 for a system of the building, to finally 1:50 for the complete building added rigour and ambiguity to the studio.

Apart from the intended learning outcomes, the journey provided with lot of intangible learnings. From dealing with uncertainties of working on someone else’s design to working with a partner, the semester has been truly fun-filled and enriching.

After a long period of covid, moving out of the home town brought back the same feeling when I was heading for bachelors. Through my journey in this semester, I understood that the overall approach towards work was different from the process known to me. The assignments were designed in a way that we got a knowledge of working with actual material, dealing with a long span, and understanding of scale. The course helped me develop the curiousity for detailing. The urge to see the end product helped us to complete work consistently. Very thankful to the tutors and TA’s for guiding us through out the semester.

Devashree Choudhari

Saurabh Narsikar

The cross is a parallel motion window which operates using the mechanism of the lead screw. It consists of two frames with the outer frame moving linearly outwards. The outer frame is cladded with a series of interlaced bamboo slats to form the panel.

In the mechanism, there are 3 lead screws that control the motion with two in the vertical axes and one in the horizontal axis. Bevel gears have been used in the mechanism to facilitate the motion transfer between the axes. A system of cross linkages on the vertical sides are attached to the lead screw to allow the window to slide outwards from the frame. The linkages are connected to the panel via nuts which move up and down the lead screw to allow elongation and compression.

The window uses timber and bamboo as it’s primary materials with timber being used in the outer frame while the inner frame is framed in bamboo section and cladded in a mesh of bamboo slats.

LEGEND

1a38mm Timber frame horizontal member

1b38mm Timber frame vertical member

2a90mm Timber frame base horizontal member

2b90mm Timber frame base vertical member

3a12mm dia lead screw

3b6mm dia lead screw

4a12mm inner dia ball bearing

4b6mm inner dia ball bearing

4c5mm inner dia ball bearing

5Bevel gear

6Bamboo frame

712mm dia bolt with anchors (Custom made)

8150mm acrylic linkages

925mm timber vertical member for panel

Vertically Hinged window

The aim is to create a product in a way that the direct force application needs to be completely nullified, and the operation needs to be carried out with the mechanisms. This was done with the help of bevel gears, spur gears, and timing belts. The bevel gear assembly converts the force applied to the handle, to the gears functioning the opening and closing of the window.

The primary material used is the MDF and bamboo. MDF houses the entire mechanism, i.e. spur gears, washers, timing belt, ball bearings. The bamboo works as the vertical member of the frame. The panel has a frame of timber, with a laser cut MDF.

This window uses 4 38mm dia spur gears, 2 15mm dia spur gears, 13 6mm ball bearing, 2 6mm Washer, 2 metals linkages welded with SS rod, 2 20mm dia bevel gears, timing belt and 6mm SS rod.

The assembly of mechanism

The assembly of bamboo and MDF for the window frame

Model views - Closed, Open Conditions

The exploded view of the frame assembly

Panel assembly

The key idea of the spanning beam was to express semi-tensigrity using flexibile and rigid materials. The alternating arrangement so formed was thus modulated to cater to torsion produced by vertical parallel members that are in tensigrity by the meanes of cables.

A B C

Isometric view of the spanning beam

Detail C Detail B Detail A

Process model: Iteration in articulating forces through paper and checking for loading.

Expression and detailing of iteration mentioned above through 1:10 model.

The spanning system is designed for a span of 10m. It uses 60mm dia steel pipe as supporting member. The top supporting member is a 180 x 100mm Glulam.

1:10 Structural and Fenestration Model

Steel pipes to Glulam connectionColumn - Beam Connection at first end

Column - Beam Connection at second endWW

Imagining a school as a high-rise building could be the need of the hour, but it loses the scale and the touch of ground that is necessary for holistic learning. The question is- how to integrate this idea and make spaces with the point of view of a child?

Vertical grounds is thus a formal exploration of this idea. The program is divided such that it creates a schools within school expression, where cantilevered grounds act as datum for activity and interaction. The articulation of learning spaces is based on the age-group of the primary usersthe children.

Typical plan: Pre-primary & Primary (arrangement 1)

1 2 3 3

Typical plan : Pre-primary & Primary (arrangement 2)

LEGEND

1Formal Learning

2Informal Learning

3Collective learning

4Double height court

5Co-curricular activities

6Admin Office

7Records Room

8Entrance Verandah

9Staff Room

10Spill out Space

11Vice-principal

12Principal chamber

13Meeting room

14Core

Typical Admin & Staff room Plan

Typical plan Secondary School (arrangement 1)

Typical plan :Secondary School (arrangement 2)

Typical plan: Vertical Grounds

Building section highlighting the volumetric play across the program

Sectional perspective showing the various activities and volumetric play in spaces.

LEGEND

1ISMC 150 Vertical mullion

2Built-in seating with back rest railing

3Planter box made in 18mm MS plate

4ISMC 150 Horizontal member

510mm MS plate

6Spanning beam

7150x75x10 Unequal angle section beams

8350x350 cruciform columns

9Railing for standing balcony

10Precast hollocore slab

11100dia Drain pipe for planter

LEGEND

1Precast hollocore slab

2ISMC250 as end plate

318mm MS Plate as planater with 100dia drainage pipe

410mm MS Plate

5ISMC150 Vertical mullions

6ISMC150 horizontal member

Exterior render showing North-east elevation

Render showing the spatial expanse of the vertical ground

Render showing Food court area

Building model Scale: 1:50

Facade detail

Connecting bridges

This monsoon semester foundation Studio, has been a lot more challenging than I had expected it to be. The foundation studio has broadened my view beyond the typical nature of architecture, going beyond the basics and coming up with new ways to explore design and construction. The assignments starting from basic fenestration design and going up to high-rise expressions have helped widen our horizon on the subject by dealing with design and structure issues simultaneously. The experience of working relentelessly through out the semester and continuously been pushed to the edge of productive capacity has taught me a lot, and will always be a great yet a different learning experience.

This studio has challenged the conventional notion of construction and design from the very first day. The process starts with a design opening where I can introduce myself to plenty of new machines in the workshop and some primary mechanisms. I can say that this was the best start for the foundation studio of tectonics. The second exercise was the development of a spanning system. which was such a fresh experience again to develop a design and structure system simultaneously in which all faculty helped to get in the process of learning. The third and king of the foundation studio came in last the MAT Learn design. During the whole process, I sharpened and developed my skills. I think these four months were productive for learning architecture in a true manner.

PAT22026

vertical blind window

strenghthened by fingered joints. MS Plate frames are welded together to form the panels.

Tools and Finishes

JHAROKA

Timber: Automatic Saw Router Hammer Chisel Band Saw Sanding Machine Mitre Saw Junior Saw File

Mild Steel (MS):

Materials

The Jharoka is a window based on “hinged on vertical axis mechanism”. The gears are arranged such that by rotating the knob, both panels that are rotating opp. to each other, can be opened together. The frame that is made up of Medium Density Fiberboards is strenghthened by fingered joints. MS Plate frames are welded together to form the panels.

Drilling Machine Impact Drill Wood Marker Screw Driver L Angle Adhesive

Stain (Blue) Base Coat Top Coat

Tools and Finishes

Cutting Machine Drilling Machine Sheet cutting Grinding Machine Buffing Machine Clamps Welding Spot Welding Metal Chisel Hammer Punch Right Angle Pliers

The Jharoka is a window based on “hinged on vertical axis mechanism”. The gears are arranged such that by rotating the knob, both panels that are rotating opp. to each other, can be opened together. The frame that is made up of Medium Density Fiberboards is strenghthened by fingered joints. MS Plate frames are welded together to form the panels.

Timber: Automatic Saw Router Hammer Chisel Band Saw Sanding Machine

Acrylic Spray Paint (Black)

Parts Library

Ball Bearing 19mm dia., 6mm bore

Spur Gear 1

Mild Steel (MS): Cutting Machine Drilling Machine Sheet cutting Grinding Machine Buffing Machine Clamps Welding Spot Welding Metal Chisel Hammer Punch Right Angle Pliers

Acrylic Spray Paint (Black)

Panel:

Frame: Panel:

Ball Bearing 19mm dia.,

Spur Gear 2 Spur Gear 3

Spur Gear 1

Spur Gear 2 Spur Gear 3

Nut- Bolt 25mm; 4mm dia.

Nut- Bolt 25mm; 4mm dia.

Timing belt

Timing belt

mm. Assembly: 1. Basic Assembly of all the MDF members

mm. Assembly: 1. Basic Assembly of all the MDF members 2. Introducing SS Rods to fix mechanism. 3. Panel Assembly 4. Fixing the panels to the frame 6. Fixing the mechanism into the frame MECHANISM OPEN CONDITION CLOSED CONDITION

ALFIYA SHAIKH PAT22026 EXERCISE 1 MAKING

Introducing SS Rods to fix mechanism. 3. Panel Assembly 4. Fixing the panels to the frame 6. Fixing the mechanism into the frame MECHANISM OPEN CONDITION CLOSED CONDITION ALFIYA PAT22026 EXERCISE 1 MAKING

Vertical blinds

Vertical blinds offer a high level of light and privacy control. You can have them fully or partially open or closed, as well as tilting the louvres to the exact degree you want to filter light and enable you to look out without making it easy for others to see in.They offer great thermal efficiency, to help to regulate the temperature of the room by keeping too much sun (and heat) out in summer, or insulating against the cold in winter.

1. Assemble primary metal members.

2. Gear box assembly:

3. Integration of acrylic blind with ball wheel.

4. Assemble the blinds and fixing of carriers into the frame.

CLOSE CONDITION

SEMI OPEN CONDITION OPEN CONDITION

fenestration by Alfiya Shaikh

VERTICAL METAL MEMBER

PERFORATED MATEL SHEET 8 MM THICK

TENSON ROD 6MM DIA.

TENSION CABLE 20MM DIA

ROD

Connection of tension cable and module

Connection of tension cable and module with I-beam

Sequence of module in spanning system where angle between module vary because of different end condition.

1 METAL ROD 12MM DIA. 2 GUSET PLATE -1 3 L PLATE 6MM THICK 4 GUSET PLATE -2 5 BOLT 8MM 6 TATA STEEL ADVANCE UK I-BEAM 363MM X 173 MM 7 GUSET PLATE 8MM THICK 8 BOLT 12MM THICK 9 TESION CABLE 12MM DIA

ELEVATION

Connection of tension cable and module with secondary I-beam

Relation of module and tension cable in spanning system

Connection of tension cable and module with I-beam

The objective of the program is to design a school building with focus on expression of high-rise buildings. Initial focus, through the process models was on creating a volume that is light on visual mass. The aim was to reduce the massing as well as breaking the verticality of the structure.

Volumetric Articulation CLIMATE

Daylight and Sunpath Analysis

1 MAIN ENTRY

2 ELECTRIC SHAFT 1400MMX27OOMM

10 MALE TOILET 11 FEMALE TOILET 12 DRINKING WATER 13 UNIFORM AND BOOK STORE 14 CONFERENCE ROOM 15 ACCOUNT STAFF 16 ACCOUNT OFFICE 17 ASSEMBLY HALL 18 EL.LV

9 0 10 20 50 100

18 19 20 22 21 23 27

19 SUB. T. 20 TRANSFORMER 21 FT 22 DOMASTIC WATER TREATMENT 23 UGT 24 PUMP 25 TREATED WATER 26 CHILLER PLANT 27 SGT 24 25 26 GROUND FLOOR PLAN

CLASSROOM 10000MM X8000MM

ELECTRIC SHAFT 1400MMX27OOMM

FIRE SHAFT 1400MMX 1500MM

PLUMBING SHAFT 2100MMX1400MM

SPILLOVER SPACE 6580MMX8000MM

STAFF ROOM 3500MMX10000MM

LIBRARY PLAN

Interior render of classroom

Interior render of double hight library

start with abstarct idea of open, close and semi open space

polish that idea while intraducing semi open spaces with glass facade

Final interpretation witth concern of climate and context

column and intermidiate fins follow the same path verticaly where library block aid to cut that verticality. building has plenty of semi open spaces which work as gathering space. building provide a sence of being connected to the ground.

The foundation studio for masters in architecture tectonics (MAT) helped in really understating one’s narrative, the right and wrong and delved heavily into details. Each exercises had its purpose and even though it tested our limits, the quality of the product that came from it was very satisfying.

The exercises taught us in different aspects of one’s career. They gave us a deep understanding on machinery, parts, crafting, and team work, from which I understood my strengths and limitations in grounds where I was very unfamiliar with and above all gave good friends and faculties who gave me immense support and inspiration.

Architecture Tectonics had the greatest impact in changing the perception of building, structures and most importantly details. It actually opened the path to make things rather than just design them digitally. The Hands on experience created a huge impact on how much small details matter. It was all a trial and error process which really made one to be cautious about what he is doing. The Spanning’s preliminary exercise part helped to understand how structures work in a system. Every single element of the system has its own purpose and factors. LEARN HIGH is not just about designing a school design and also to make a 1:50 physical model which is actually felt like constructing a actual building which one has to consider the factors like material, labor needed and also a time frame to complete it.

Aswin

building section and structural

The foundation studio for the newly introduced Architectural Tectonics was full of explorations throughout the semester. Being a recent graduate, I developed a new perspective to design through this studio at CEPT University.

The studio gave me a close perspective to the importance of design decisions and their correlation with the details. The window exercise helped me to explore different materials as well as components and understand their integrated behaviour. Designing the spanning system gave an insight on how the whole composition of the structural system works and thier effect on forces. The studio concluded with designing a highrise building, which pushed me to cross my limits in terms of the production process as well as looking into minute details that are essential.

The architectural tectonics foundation studio at CEPT University has been a challenging yet rewarding roller-coaster trip for me. This studio not only revitalized my body and mind towards the fundamental design approach and process, but it also enhanced the depth of it.

Each exercise was unambiguous in terms of its objectives and learning outcomes, and it dispelled the myth that these outcomes may only be felt at the conclusion of the exercise. I now place the same value on completion as I do on the process. The workshop, which is an important component of the studio, increased confidence and provided insightful information on the harmony and tolerance between material-machinery-body.

Hetansh Patel

Prateek Bansal

PAT22134 PAT22255

The designed masterpiece is a vertical sliding folding window, made up of timber and acrylic. The dimensions of the window are 460mm x 460mm. The mechanism of the window is different from the typical design mechanism available in the market. The unique mechanism of this window is one of the features which stands out more than the others.

Mechanism and Material Template:

Mechanism and Material Template:

Length

8/13 Gear Chain 8/13 Sprocket (SDF60)Aluminum Channel Roller Size: 100 Size: CustomSize: 60(1) Chain Connector Size: Custom SS L-Clamp Size: 25

SS L-Clamp Size: 25 Chain Connector Size: Custom

8/13 Sprocket Size: Custom

(SDF60)Aluminum Channel Roller Size: 60(1) (SG120)Aluminium Channel Size: 460

SS U-Angle Size: 20x20x40

Ballbearing 5mm Bolt Nut

Components of window Open Condition Front elevation of window

Bevel Gear Size: 25 Nail Screw Flat Bottom Screw Size: 25 Size: 25 Size: 35

SS U-Angle Size: 20x20x40 Size: Custom 5mm Bolt Size: 80x5 Size: Custom Screw Size: 25

Size: 600X8 STUDIO

Threaded Rod Size: 600X8 Size: Custom Nut Size: 8 OD Flat Bottom Screw Size: 35

Width FOUNDATION

Step 1

Assemble the vertical members for the frame.

Step 2

Screw the aluminum channel in the slot of vertical member.

Step 3 Step 4

Fix the mechanism onto the frame and add the outer box to hang it from top.

Assemble the handle mechanism in the box and fix it to the frame.

Step 5 Step 6

Assemble the window panel.

Attach the panel to the main frame with screws from the top & connect it with the chain.

horizontal hinged window

The founding principle of tectonics foundation studio is “MAKING FIRST.” This activity was designed to help students get practical knowledge of the materials and their limitations when used alone or in combination with other materials. A mechanically driven horizontally operated system measuring 460mm by 460mm is the subject of the project. A prototype is experimented in with a material pair of metal and bamboo.

CONCEPTUALIZATION

The design is motivated by the proportion of metal to be employed with bamboo as the frame, in order to limit the device’s overall weight. The mechanized slit-like opening in the window frame opens and closes utilising a simple handle lever system which is furtherlinked to tension cables.

Vision of device as a slit in frame

KIT OF PARTS USED

The procedure started with choosing a proper bamboo for the frame and learning how it was processed. Next, slits and a handle were sliced out of 2mm thick MS sheet. From other stores, smaller mechanical components were acquired.

The constraints I had to respond to were the tools and equipments I had access to, as well as the tolerance of the material with regard to its size.

Ball bearing 19:OD | 6:ID

M-hook Nut-bolt 3”-long

Metal wire, 1.5mm dia

Roller tyre, 16mm dia.

SS washer, 16mm dia

Cable sleeve Screws 2”-long

tools used for bamboo cutting

1. Assemble the ball bearings in vertical bamboo member + Metal fin + Bamboo frame.

2. Insert all the hooks in place + fix handle in the slot with nut-bolt + fixspring in place with handle.

3. Stick all the bamboo slats.

4. Pass the tension wire from handle-through hooks and metal fin.

Peek-a-boo, a horizontal hinged device, made in bamboo and metal

The purpose of this exercise was to create a span system and stabilise an OHP sheet with evenly distributed force over it using the provided materials, which are scaled-down copies of the actual rigid-flexible and thread materials. The exercise began with exploring the forces acting in a spanning system corresponsing to the modules decided. The material used in model were jute board (rigid material), thread (flexible material), and paper (flexible material). The compinents were joined using pin or rigid joint.

The overall motive of this exercise was to understand the behaviour of different spanning system. Different materials and their properties were explored which brought out an interesting outcome.

End Conditions of the spanning system Points junction end condition forming a ‘Y’ shape.

Process model - 1:10

Alternative showing the effort to lighten the spanning system by reducing the members

Detail Module - 1:10

Models showing the details and the various joinery applied

Part model - 1:5

Models showing the details and the various joinery applied

50mm dia ms loop to 30mm dia pipe

30mm dia metal cord

12mm thk ms clamps

glulam wood beam 200x300mm

End Condition of the spanning system

Final Model - 1:10 Detail 1 Detail 2 Detail 3

Top view of the spanning system

Through a series of modelling experiments, the goal was to discover and comprehend force behaviour on the spanning system. Given the provided materials, which were scaled-down versions of the genuine rigid, flexible and thread-like materials, the aim for this exercise was to develop a span system and stabilise an OHP sheet with uniformly distributed force over it. After the stability was established in a diagram, real materials in distinct sizes came into play and joineries at each point were detailed out.

Understanding forces

Sports Centres are places that bring thousands of people together and create a sensational architectural atmosphere. They are highly emotional places of identification and devotion. At the same time, they are modern locations which have to function extremely precisely and efficiently. They often have their monumental presence in big cities. They also create the identity of the city and place due to high digital consumption of sports.

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B.

Structure grid evolution from program for the given site.

A. Compromise on auxiliary spaces.

B. Relativly more auxiliary floor space.

Allowed footprint and mass on site Setting out core at edge away from stadium face

Fire staircase open form all three sides

Program stacking arrangement (from bottom to top):

•Open to public podium

•Sports training

•Fitness - Gym + Medical and dining block

•Administration block

Climate responce

Defining floor plates and podium Combining and exaggerating volumes, Modular formation. 3 Levels = 1 Module

Ground volume with singular roof, responce developed to ground.

Skin development with module, to respond climate and program behind.

Climate orientation

South sun effect on flat facade

South sun effect on undulated facade

BUILDING PLANS

Typical floor plan layouts

Typical double height lower level layout

court

Typical double height upper level layout Badminton court

Layout legend

1 Floor lounge (double height) 2 Lift lobby 3 Toilet female 4 Toilet men 5 Electrical room

room

Badminton court (6.1m x 13.2m)

walkways

room

free break-out zone

11 Office plaza

cultural plaza

roof terrace

dinnig terrace

Typical office floor layout

Office plaza

Open terrace level layout

Private terrace

Steel channel sections (200mm x 150mm)

Steel box section frame for skin (200mm x 200mm box)

Skin infills (Glass, perforation and louvers)

Exploded structure diagram for single storey module Building exterior render

storey of a

Rcc slab fill

Slab reinforcement

Steel deck slab (Colflor-80)

Steel seck slab (80mm cover : 12mm dia reinforcement bar)

Edge trim fixed to beam for fixing deck slab

Secondary span beams

Cantilever beams

Secondary beams (Steel ismb 300)

Primary beams Twin steel cahnnel section column

Composite span beam

Steel i-section tapered beam (600mm : 300mm deep x 300 mm wide)

Steel i-section beam (600mm : 300mm deep x 300 mm wide)

Twin steel cahnnel section column (600mm x 700mm)

building section and structural system_triple-ripple

Full height section

Blown up section of one Blown up section of one module

FENESTRATION- DETAILS

Detail- D4

100 X100mm Aluminum box section for DGU glazing

12mm thk MS casted angular end clamp

150mm MS channel section fixed to cantilever beam

Hand rail bolted at the slab edge

Detail-D3

Detail-D2

Detail-D1

50 X 75mm MS box section

600mm wide MS louver clamp to hold wooden plank 300mm MS angle section

200 X 200mm MS box section

65mm thk. MS grated flooring 12mm thk MS casted center clamp

150mm MS channel section

25mm thk Flooring

150mm thk Steel deck slab (colflor-80)

150mm Edge trim and MS angle for caping

6mm thk gusset plate bolted at extension

Cantilever beam

MS bracket under beam junction

fenestration and wall section_triple-ripple

Mezzanine level Seating zone Break-out zone Badminton court

PHYSICAL MODEL MAKING

Scale 1:50

Office and terrace responce to sky

Full height building model made in MDF and Plywood Scale 1:50

Fire staircase popping out between shear walls

Building interior space in daylight. Double ht. badminton court. Scale 1:50

The buffer space between skins Harmonial scaled composition

This studio gave me a new perspective on the detailing process and the language of expression of a design. As I continue to develop my understanding of details, I started to see different levels of complexity that an architectural work can embody. Design opening introduced us to mechanisms and different machines in the workshop. Second exercise introduced us to the nature of forces on spanning structures and the way of its articulation. Different types of materials were explored in the spanning system. And the third exercise was designing high-rise that deals with all the acquired skills. We had to consider spanning, fenestration details, columns beam requirements, building expression, material use, sustainability and space organization. Whole process made me understand what to consider and how to make it all work together. I learned the process of making along with design in this studio.

The foundation studio led by Prof Sankalpa and Neel broadened my horizon, when it comes to understanding the relationship between Designing and Detailing. Focused on the process of Making - from understanding, designing and developing the mechanism of a window to designing and detailing the form, structural and non-structural elements of a Highrise, it inculcated a very hands-on approach to the process. The studio also helped me deepen my understanding and further develop my skills to be able to understand, analyze and detail out systems at different scales. I would like to thank Prof Sankalpa, Neel and Teaching Associates - Hemanshu and Divya for this amazing experience!

Vrushali Mali Nishiki Varma

SYNTHESIS HORIZONTAL BLINDS

Synthesis is a combination of two processes in the horizontal blinds, one being opening and closing of the Louvers (individually) and the second being the up and down motion of the Louvers (Together). The original mechanism of the horizontal blinds involved strings, pulleys and gears. The idea behind the designed mechanism was to remove one component i.e. to not use gears but to work the entire system only with the help of strings and pulleys. With that in mind I wanted the system to have a components on the sides where it could be guided by a more structured set of components formulating the mechanism, which is ultimately working on strings and pulleys. So, the mechanism has been developed with the idea of mechanical pin joints inspired by the scissor mechanism, but modifying it to make a different and integrated system connecting both the operations.

The materials used in the assembly are Timber (to prove a sturdy frame), MDF and Acrylic (for the Mechanism), joined by nuts and bolts of different sizes, along with Stainless steel Pulleys (Bobbins) and a thin but strong String.

The key highlights of this mechanism is the design of the mechanism components with it self adjusting properties as it is set in motion. This mechanism since it is my take on the mechanism of horizontal blinds, it can be used on the inner side of windows which are fairly lower in height.

BASE FRAME ASSEMBLY

-Attach 2 pieces of Mechanism Part C as spacers to the channels with Feviquick or EvoBond -Insert 6 pulleys in each channel -Align Assembly A between the 2 pulley sets in the channel assembly -Join Assembly Assembly B on both sides with the holes aligned with the pulleys (as shown in drawing) with Nut and Bolt Set A

DETAIL A

Open Close Mechanism for Louvers Assembly A Attach 1 piece of Mechanism Part B to Mechanism Part A with Feviquick 25

JOIN THE FRAME PART A, B, C AND E WITH SCREW TYPE A AND L-ANGLE CLEATS AS SHOWN IN THE DRAWING ABOVE

MECHANISM SUPPORT, UPPER PULLEY MECHANISM AND LOCK ASSEMBLY

Upper Pulley Mechanism Assembly B (Left Side of the Frame)

Assemble, with the Mechanism Rod B passing through the Centre, in the following order:

Pulley Stopper - PulleyPulley Stopper - Leave 5MM gap - Pulley Stopper - Pulley - Pulley Stopper

Attach 2 pieces of Mechanism Part C with Feviquick Join this assembly to Frame Part B with Nut and Bolt Set C

Upper Pulley Mechanism Assembly A (Right side of the Frame)

Assemble, with the Mechanism Rod B passing through the Centre, in the following order:

Pulley Stopper - Pulley - Pulley Stopper

-Attach the 2 pieces of Mechanism Support Part B aligned with the edges of the timber frame and the MDF Back Frame

-Attach the 2 pieces of Mechanism Support Part A aligned with the edges of the timber frame

-Attach the Pulley Support Part A to all 4 Mechanism Parts while aligning the holes in the centre

-Attach the Channel base, Upper Pulley Mechanism and the Locking Mechanism as shown in the Drawing

-But keep the Knob Unattached

Insert Channels with the Mechanisms into the Channel Support and Hammer it (gently) from the top to set it inside the support firmly

- Join the Louver connectors Close Mechanism on and Bolt Set C - Attach the Louver Panels the Mechanism Part Close Mechanism Assembly while aligning the centres

and C Board 460X90X12

Frame Part D Material: MDF Dimension: 460X100X5 Quantity: 1

Mechanism Rod B

Frame Part E Material: MDF Dimension: 460X460X8 Quantity:

Frame Part F Material: MDF Dimension: 460X4600X5 Quantity: 1

Mechanism Support A Material: MDF Dimension: 100X40X5 Quantity: 2

Pulley Support Part A Material: MDF Dimension: 15 diaX5 Quantity: 8

Pulley Stopper Material: Rubber Dimension: 15 dia X5 Quantity: 12

Mechanism Support B Material: MDF Dimension: 50X50X5 Quantity: 2

Mechanism Pulley Part B Material: Timber Dimension: 20X20X11 Quantity: 2

Mechanism Support C and D Material: MDF Dimension: 47X67X5 Quantity: 2

Category E: Lock Mechanism

Mechanism Pulley Part A Material: Timber Dimension: 45X45X5 Quantity: 4

Thread Material: Thin Nylon Dimension: 1 Dia X 3000 Quantity: 1

ASSEMBLY PART A

Channel Material: MDF Dimension: 440X21X5 Quantity: 4

Louver connector Material: MDF Dimension: 280X15X5 Quantity: 4

Louver Panel Material: MDF Dimension: 280X100X2 Quantity: 4

DETAIL B

Mechanism Part A Material: Acrylic Dimension: 60X15X5 Quantity: 28

Up Down Mechanism for Louvers Assembly B

Join Mechanism Part B, Part A and Part C (in this order) with Nut and Bolt Set C

Mechanism Part B Material: Acrylic Dimension: 45X15X5 Quantity: 28

Mechanism Part C Material: Acrylic Dimension: 30X15X5 Quantity: 22

MECHANISM ASSEMBLY PART B

Lock Part C Material: MDF Dimension: 40X80X8 Quantity: 4

Lock Spacer A Material: Timber Dimension: 75X10X5 Quantity: 2

Lock Spacer B Material: Timber Dimension: 40X10X5 Quantity: 2

Lock Part D Material: MDF Dimension: 35X8X8 Quantity: 2

DETAIL C

connectors to the Open both sides with Nut Panels on both sides on C set of the Open Assembly with Feviquick, centres of both the parts

Align and Join the 2nd hole of the Mechanism Part C on both sides with Nut and Bolt Set A (as shown in the drawing)

DETAIL C

Open Close Mechanism Pulley Assembly

Cut the Pieces to sizes given in the catalogue in Timber and drill holes in the Mechanism Pulley Part A with a 5mm drill bit

Lock Part B Material: MDF Dimension: 35dia X5 Quantity: 2

Attaching Thread for Up Down Mechanism

Attach the 2 Mechanism Pulley Part A on both Sides of Mechanism Pulley Part B with Fevicol SH Add the Pulley in the Assembly with Nut and Bolt Set B Make 2 sets of this assemby for both sides

Tie the Thread to the Last Piece of the Channel Mechanisms on both sides, run them through the Upper pulley mechanism sets and tie it to the Lock Mechanism pulley (as shown in the Drawing above)

Attaching Thread for Open Close Mechanism

Tie the thread to the Louver Panels on both sides, Pass them through the Open Close Pulley Mechanism Assembly and tie it to the Lock Mechanism pulley (as shown in the Drawing above)

SPANNING DESIGN 01 - Vrushali

End Condition 01: 6 Points

End Condition 02: V (Profile)

Material:

- Engineered Bamboo (Vertical Members)

- 50mm thk MS Box Section (Top cord)

- 15mm thk SS pipes

SPANNING DESIGN 02 - Nishiki

End Condition 01: 3 points

End Condition 02: 1 Line

Material:

- 60mm thk Timber [Triangle Members]

- 10mm thk MS Plate with profile cutting (assembled as a box section) [Top Cord]

- 15mm thk steel rope cable [Bottom Cord]

10mm thk MS angle Cleat (60 degree) welded to internal plate

10mm thk MS plate welded to internal plate (for attaching Top Cord)

10mm thk MS plate welded to internal plate (for attaching Top Cord)

5mm thk groove inside timber piece for MS plate

25mm thk MS Plate Laser cut according to Design 250mm wide and 60mm thk Timber cut according to design

36mm dia, 180mm long nuts and bolts to join the module assembly

Module Assembly (Straight Triangle)

10mm thk MS angle Cleat (60 degree) welded to internal plate

25mm thk MS Plate Laser cut according to Design

5mm thk groove inside timber piece for MS plate

250mm wide and 60mm thk Timber cut according to design

36mm dia, 180mm long nuts and bolts to join the module assembly

Profile cutting of top cord (with arch for better performance in compression and to also reduce the material). Laser cut MS sheet according to file shown (assembles as a MS Box Section)

Module Assembly (Inverted triangle)

36mm dia, 180mm long nuts and bolts to join the module assembly

Top Cord Fabrication

5mm

Bend the Sheet along the Red (etched) lines, welded and secure them with nuts and bolts along the holes

150mm dia, 350mm long MS Cylinder (Sand casted according to design) to weld the Top Cords and Triangle modules (at different angles) together

Top Cord Assembly

Triangle

Bottom Wire Assembly (run through wire holes in triangle modules, held in place with stoppers after posttensioning)

Assembled Module

Assembled Module

Frag-Play is an indoor sports raining environment. To break the rigidity and monotony of the defined sports areas and their requirements - Fragmentation of spaces and volumes are done from Macro to Micro scale. The fragmentation design with respect to 3D grids (6x6x4.5m for macro and 200x200mm for micro) which are derived according to the standard requirements of the different types of sports’ courts. With the service cores on the east and est side of the building, the programmes are oriented in the North-South direction for maximum variation of natural light. Supporting and complimenting the open plan aspect of the design the structural system is derived to incorporate larger spans of column-free spaces, while enhancing the framentation concept through its design (Cruciform Columns appear to be fragmented due to their profiling and form).

Moving to Micro Scale - the Facade of the strucutre is also derived from the grid and designed according to the functional requirements to provide a combination of direct and diffused light, thus further enhancing the experience of the users. A combination of different types of facades is in- corporated [vertical louvers, grid design, horizontal louvers and FRP panelled walls (with a variety of opaque, transparent and translucent panels designed according to the functional arrangement)]

Building Organization Diagram

Marking Layers of Programe Catergories according to Public, Semi-Public and Private

Fragmentation of Layers (with respect to 4.5M Vertical Grid) according to Function Height requirements (Indoor Sports areas requiring larger clear heights9-12M)

Fragmentation and Sub-Division of the Layers according to the Size requirements of the Specific Functions

Removing Fragmented volumes between different functions to create Voids, Green Spaces and allow for wind flow through the structure

Public and Cultural Spaces

Semi- Public Spaces - Indoor Sports Private SpacesSports Institute Service and Circulation Cores Green Terraces

Moving Volumes in North and South direction (according to functional requirements and design) to further enhance the Fragmented form of the Design

Adding Horizontal and Verical Circulation along with Service cores on the East and West Facade to:

- Create access on both sides of the structure

- For Structural Support on East and West side of the Building

Developed Form of the Design through Different layers of Fragmentation according to Functional requirements, responding to the site and context

CROSS ROAD B’

Voids according to Southwest windflow EXTERIOR VIEW NORTH FACADE EXTERIOR VIEW SOUTH FACADE

DHARNIDHAR A’ A

N

Overall Context Plan N

Building orientaion to vantage points of surrounding context from all heights Orientation according to sunpath of Ahmedabad Constructed Road Stadium Vegetation B

N

Existing road Sports Center Site Plan

Climate Diagram SCALE - 1:200

Terrace 131.0M

Canteen 126.5M

Library, Research + AV Room 122.0M

Library + Research 117.5M

Multipurpose Room, Coaching Room 113.5M

Medical + Physiotherapy Floor 108.5M

Team Room + Sports Head 104.0M

Basketball 95.0M

Gymnastics + Martial Arts 81.5M

Wrestling + Boxing 72.5M

Chess, Table Tennis + Squash 63.5M

Acrobatics, Rock Climbing + Skating 50.0M

Badminton + Turf Cricket 36.5M

Auditorium +Theatre 27.5M

Gym + Meditation 23.0M

Gym + Yoga 18.5M

Gallery + Admin 14.0M

Restaurant 9.5M

Podium 5.0M

Ground Floor 0.0M

I-section and Double I-section Beam Grid and Cruciform Section Column - for smaller spaces of the Sports Institutea

I-section and Double I-section Beams with Spanning systems and Cruciform Section Column - For larger spans of the sports areas

I-section and Double I-section Beam Grid and Cruciform Section Column - for the combination of different sizes of the Public and Cultural Spaces

I-section Beam Grid and Cruciform Section Column - Offset 6M for Podium (Public spaces, Services and Parking areas)

Public and Cultural Spaces

Semi- Public SpacesIndoor Sports Private SpacesSports Institute Service and Circulation Cores Green Terraces

Depicting details of the North and South Facade (Both Static and Dynamic)

- Detailing the Section of the 1.8m wide walkway on south facade (curtain wall)

- Slab types and details (Decking slab and different types of layered slab for green buffer spaces)

- Structural Details and arrangement along with spanning arrangement varying through the building as per the requirements aof the functions

STRUCTURAL DETAILS

Material: Structural Steel coated with Intumescent Coating for fire safety Cruciform Column Joinery: I-section and T-section - joined together with welding and 150x150x10mm MS Equal Leg Angle Cleat

FENESTRATION DETAILS

Material:

External Frame - 100x100mm Thk MS box section (Welded)

Internal Frame - 50x100mm Thk MS box section (Welded)

Glazing - 10mm thk Low-emissivity double glazing for better performance

A combination of Transparent glass (for lower sliding window) and Translucent/Frosted glass [depending on the function (for the upper fixed windows)]

FACADE DETAILS

GRID FACADE ASSEMBLY:

Material: Frame - 100mm Thk MS box sections (Welded)

Internal Grid Detail Elements - 60mm Thk Timber (Assembled with Tenon and Mortise Joints)

VERTICAL LOUVERS ASSEMBLY:

Material: Frame - 100mm Thk MS box section (Welded)

Internal vertical/horizontal louvers - 60mm Thk Timber (Assembled with Tenon and Mortise Joints).

Timber Module Assembly

Grid Facade Design Layers

Vertical Louvers Design Layers

Exterior view - South facade

Design of the South Facade according to the functions

Interior view - boxing and wrestling

Visually interconnected and overlooking spaces derived from the fragmented design for a more connected and involved experience for the users

Editorial Team

Compilation : Amrita Das, Selvin Varghese, Saurabh Narsikar Graphics : Diksha Garg, Miloni Patel Proof Reading : Devashree Chaudhari, Manasvi Patil

The architect’s general task is to provide a warm and liveable space. Carpets are warm and liveable. He decides for this reason to spread one carpet on the floor and to hang up four to form the four walls. But you cannot build a house out of carpets. Both the carpet on the floor and the tapestry on the wall require structural frame to hold them in the correct place. To invent this frame is the architect’s second task.

- Adolf Loos, ‘The Principle of Cladding, 1898