Architecture and Computational Design Portfolio

RIDDHARTH JAIN

ARCHITECTURE & COMPUTATIONAL

DESIGN PORTFOLIO

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. FUSED POLYHEDRA BRICKS

Reimagining Courtyard By 3d-Printed Clay Polyhedra

Bricks Using Robotic Fabrication Methods

Academic UPENN

2. AGNOSTICS

Facade design project for varied climatic conditions

Academic Studio AD

3. ARTS AND CULTURE CENTRE

Centre For Education And Display Of Arts

Academic Studio AD

4. ALTERNATE FUTURES

Hyper Commodified Future

Thesis

5. URBAN COMPLEXITIES

Repurposing public network bus depots

Academic Studio AD

6. CODING AND SCRIPTING COLUMNS

Computer generated designs I Michael Hansmeyer

7. FRACTALS

Python in grasshopper based coding explorations

Academic Studio AD

8. INTERACTIVE SOUND

Sound as a Medium of Design Input and It’s Analysis

Academic Studio Elective

9. SOLAR DECATHALON, INDIA

Multi family housing project -team inferno

Competition I 2021-2022

10. PROFESSIONAL WORK

FLAGSHIP STORE

[Repurposing A Heritage Building For A Fashion Store]

CONCRETE 3D PRINTED CONFERENCE ROOM

[3D Printing Concrete on Site]

FUSED POLYHEDRA BRICKS

REIMAGINING COURTYARD BY 3D-PRINTED CLAY POLYHEDRA BRICKS USING ROBOTIC FABRICATION METHODS

PROJECT TYPE

STUDIO AD

TIME

SITE LOCATION

TEAM

Academic

Ar. Andrew Saunders 2023

Skirkanich Hall, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Riddharth Jain, Sizhe Wang, Shenaia Turner, Mengy Yang

Within this studio, the team focused on the development of fused polyhedral bricks, utilizing 6-axis industrial robots and clay deposition end effectors. The inspiration for this project stemmed from the examination of combinatorial cardboard study models housed in the UPenn Architectural Archive, with specific emphasis on Robinson Frednethal’s sculpture, “Black Forest.” The exploration involved the creation of puzzle-like brick components formed by clusters of tetrahedrons and octahedrons intricately “fused” together. Featuring a 60-degree incline, the structure allowed for additive manufacturing without requiring extra support. The culminating result of our efforts was a speculative courtyard proposal for Skirkanich Hall.

(Photograph) Comapring printed bone dry models with and without micro-relief. This is to understand the effects of small patterns and their effects on the overall geomtry.

(Doumented Photograph) Prototype of 1.5 x 1.5 x 4.5 ft - the pieces were printed in 1:1 scale in the Upenn lab using ABB 6-axis robot with clay end effector, the piece so assembled exemplifies the logic of polyhedra.

Final physical prototype, printed as a proof of concept usinf ABB-IRB4600-60 6 axis industrial robot with a clay deposition end effector.

A microrelief was used to tie the bricks to a new element. Defamiliarisation is the approach used to add relief. The relief spiraled in the overall composition, accentuating the bricks that have been assembled: spirals.

HUMAN INTERACTION

OBJECT DETECTION

COLOUR DETECTION

(Doumented Photograph) Prototype of 1.5 x 1.5 x 4.5 ft - the model was fixed with neopixel strips that could emit light of the same colour as the object infront of it. A pixie am which was used to detect objects insooace and identify the colour was deployed as a part of the project.

Electronic curcuit diagram for the setup, exemplifies the simplicity in the circuit but the training of the pixie cam adds complexitiy to the installation.

PixyMon Interface from- Object Detection Training

The scaleability of the polhedra bricks has been used to its potential in order to bring out heirarchies in spaces and exemplify the concept of space packing.

Longitudinal Section: Breaking the plaza into multiple levels and heirarchies of scaled bricks. The section evolves into a language of micro relief for the entire composition. The section offers spaces to socialise for students from bounding buildings.

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Site Map and transport network study

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Left Render

Right: Photograph

MIDDLE LEFT Site Plan road network

Longitudinal Section: Breaking the plaza into multiple levels and heirarchies of scaled bricks. The section evolves into a language of micro relief for the entire composition. The section offers spaces to socialise for students from bounding buildings.

AGNOSTICS

FACADE DESIGN PROJECT FOR VARIED CLIMATIC CONDITIONS, WEATHER CATCHMENT AND CLIMATE CONTROL WITH EASE OF MODULARITY

In hot and dry climate the facade can be lined with water absorbing material to cool the structure via moisture in air. This also provides effective shade in extreme conditions still with ample of light entering the structure.

PROJECT TYPE

STUDIO AD TIME

SITE LOCATION Academic Prof. Milind Merchant Sem VII Variable

Designing a facade system driven by function with Lconicism in form with eloquence in material and not solely by aesthetics. The final product should not be site specific. The project started with case study of Signal Box,Basel which houses all the major machinery and staff for the communication of trains.

Coup edges to direct water 4. System of gears and rod to allow rotational movement along the horizontal axis.

ANGLE- primary fl ap to secondary fl ap

The details specified for one flap along with joinery and construction details. The flap compromises of 1. Support 2. Main body and secondary flanges 3. Coup edges to direct water 4. System of gears and rod to allow rotational movement along the horizontal axis.

INTERIOR EXTERIOR

The primary and the secondary flap can be set an angle given situations requires it. The function varies with the angle and so it is considered an important factor in design.

SECTION THROUGH MOTOR AND WATER TANK

The design caters to areas with heavy rainfall and also to areas with low rainfall. In tropical areas the facade can be altered to be of use. A slight change of material is desired in regions with complete drought and extreme heat.

Human eye view in rain to project collection of water

Section along a typical floor with spacing details and fixing details

Exploded axos of individual flap and support Concept development based on study

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SCALE NTS

FFL

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15 MM THK KOTA TILES

15 MM THK KOTA TILES

25MM SCREEDING

25MM SCREEDING

ALUMINIUM WATER TANK 10MM THK

SWIVEL

SWIVEL MOTOR AS PER SPECS. 200MM X 350MM

5MM

5MM THK. S.S. BASE PLATE 300MM X 500MM

5MM SCREWS

5MM SCREWS

5MM THK GYPSUM BOARD FALSE

CEILING

150MM THK. SLAB GEAR MECHANISM

ALUMINIUM WATER TANK 10MM THK

10MM THK

150MM THK. SLAB GEAR MECHANISM

ALUMINIUM LOUVERS AS DETAILS

LOUVER PLATE

LOUVER PLATE

ALUMINIUM WATER TANK

ALUMINIUM LOUVERS AS DETAILS

S.S. VERTICAL SUPPORT PIPE Ø 10MM

S.S. VERTICAL SUPPORT PIPE Ø 10MM

COLLAPSED POSITION LOUVERS

COLLAPSED POSITION LOUVERS

INDIVIDUAL LOUVER SUPPORT

SWITCH

INDIVIDUAL LOUVER SUPPORT

SWITCH BOARD FOR

15 MM THK KOTA TILES

15 MM THK KOTA TILES

25MM SCREEDING

SWIVEL MOTOR AS PER SPECS. 200MM X 300MM 200

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SCALE 1:20

The details specified for one flap along with joinery and construction details. The flap compromises of 1. Support 2. Main body and secondary flanges 3. Coup edges to direct water 4. System of gears and rod to allow rotational movement along the horizontal axis.

5MM THK GYPSUM BOARD FALSE CEILING SWIVEL

S.S. INDIVIDUAL LOUVER CONNECTOR

S.S. INDIVIDUAL LOUVER CONNECTOR

The array of flap is grouped in vertical axis and the arrayed along the horizontal axis. The flap length is typically decided by the column to column distance but the standard sizes range from 2500mm-3000mm keeping in mind the structural stability and ease of replication.

ALUMINIUM PRIMARY FLAP 400MM X 3000MM

ALUMINIUM PRIMARY FLAP 400MM X 3000MM

ALUMINIUM SECONDARY FLAP 110MM X 3000MM

ALUMINIUM SECONDARY FLAP 110MM X 3000MM

25MM SCREEDING

ALUMINIUM WATER TANK 10MM THK

ALUMINIUM WATER TANK

10MM THK

X 300MM

The primary and the secondary flap can be set an angle given situations requires it. The function varies with the angle and so it is considered an important factor in design.

The facade system designed caters to rain dynamically, by collecting water and channeling it throughout the structure it regulates heat. RIGHT

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SECTION AA'

The grand canyon displays extreme climate throughout the year with extreme hot days reaching around 40 ‘C and unbearable cold an windy nights with 6 ‘C. The facades proves to be efficient in trapping heat at night regulating it in the morning keeping the temperature inside favorable.

The modularity if the system adds great value to it. Since at times when the requirements cal for a bare facade with clear visibility, the system can be removed and reattached later as shown in montage above.

Dust and dry air is one of the major issues in extremely hot and dry climates which can be tackled by cooling the structure by regulating water through it. This can be done by circulating water through the facade system.

TOP Elevation of a building with facade system in Grand Canyon

ARTS AND CULTURE CENTRE

CENTRE FOR EDUCATION AND DISPLAY OF ARTS

PROJECT TYPE

STUDIO AD

TIME

SITE LOCATION

Academic (individual) Prof. Atrey Chaya

Sem VI RangBhuvan,Mumbai,India

The Performing Arts Institute will function as a ‘Hybrid Institute.’ It will compliment all the other institutes that are within walking distance from the site, and help them come together and function as one larger educational institute. This challenges the existing typology of education being separated on the basis of different fields and subjects, and allows more for an interdisciplinary approach towards education, that is much needed in todays age.

The entry to the site is 3 fold. The main entry through the main street and two others from inside other strutures. The nature of entry influemces the impact area Grid as shown in blue in dig 2. Dig 5. is the resultant grid which houses the character and strength of the impact areas. Dig 6, is another iteration for the same.

BASE VOLUME AREASIMPACT NATURE

The nail model was used to understand the volume and size in 2-D impact based on the shadow of trees. The nails were placed with increasing height with increasing distance from the focal point. With the use of shadow the direction of most impacted areas was noted.

The foam impact point pact volume a space around the space away with The sections ture which umes and us understand not only structurally well.

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Foam models for resultant geomtries as accessible spaces Massing Strategy

Iterations of foam models as furniture pieces

Sunlight study on nails models

The foam models are made to understand the spacial quality of the residusal volumes. The accessibe places were marked and understood. Furthermore the models could also be seen as a table top or seating, when the design theory is applied to smaller geometries the results can be interesting.

The designed space should be ideally one which induces interaction and promote expression of art and form. It should allow people to perform and practice their art forms and communicate with peers. The umbrella like extrusions act as gathering points with seating and displaying opportunities.

The montage is from a portion cut out from the main mass. The curtain wall now encloses the space and provides ample of sunlight throughout the day. The space becomes a hot-spot for lunch breaks, display of arts and photography. This space can serve as an activity space for the students at large.

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Axonometric Drawing for multi-level circulation Program’s design iterations (axo and elevations)

Axonometric Drawing for layout Exploded axonometric

CULTURE

The structure resonates with the site, and is sesitive to the site elements. Site elements such as trees are taken into account as impact points or spots for gatering and so the architecture unfolds accordingly.

The structure is fluid as art is to us. Smooth line and curves to walk along give a sense of freeness and direction at the same time. These curves also resonate with the impact areas as they are the result of the negative spaces left after deducting the impacted volumes.

The curtain walls adds great value to the impacted volumes, allocating the areas visually. The multiple columns used act as elements, where infact most of them are not supporting any loads. This theory of columns is borrowed by Peter Eisenmans study.

ALTERNATE FUTURES

THESIS PROJECT- PROJECTION OF CURRENT TRENDS IN LIVING,WORK AND COMMODIFICATION

PROJECT TYPE

THESIS

SITE LOCATION Academic Prof. Priyank Mehta “Agnostic”

The everchanging trends in how we work, live and buy has been subject to constant change. Covid has just accelerated these trends. We do not need to exit from our homes to buy, work from home has become a common trends amognst most companies so why does a person exit their homes? Maybe for the experience.

BLUE SPHERES mark the position of Emitter Points.

YELLOW SPHERES mark the position of Food Points.

PINK STRANDS mark the shortest path from Emitter points to food points in the environment

BLUE SPHERES mark the position of Emitter Points.

YELLOW SPHERES mark the position of Food Points.

BLUE SPHERES mark the position of Emitter Points.

The shortest path is calcuated using the algorithm used by Physarealm a single celled organism. The organism finds the shortest route onw which consumes least energy, to the food particles

The shortest path is calcuated using the algorithm used by Physarealm a single celled organism.

The organism finds the shortest route onw which consumes least energy, to the food particles

YELLOW SPHERES mark the position of Food Points.

PINK STRANDS mark the shortest path from Emitter points to food points in the environment

PINK STRANDS mark the shortest path from Emitter points to food points in the environment

The shortest path is calcuated using the algorithm used by Physarealm a single celled organism. The organism finds the shortest route onw which consumes least energy, to the food particles

Large volumes of ‘empty’ or voids spaces are obtained. These spaces can be calculated to compute ‘experiences’.

Large volumes of ‘empty’ or voids spaces are obtained. These spaces can be calculated to compute ‘experiences’.

Large volumes of ‘empty’ or voids spaces are obtained. These spaces can be calculated to compute ‘experiences’.

Starting with taking a grid of cubes arrayed in all 3 axis. The script alters the size of all cubes based in their distance rom the Physarealm strand, which is the travel path. This adds character to the individual cubes and a meaning to their position.

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Starting with taking a grid of cubes arrayed in all 3 axis. The script alters the size of all cubes based in their distance rom the Physarealm strand, which is the travel path. This adds character to the individual cubes and a meaning to their position.

Starting with taking a grid of cubes arrayed in all 3 axis. The script alters the size of all cubes based in their distance rom the Physarealm strand, which is the travel path. This adds character to the individual cubes and a meaning to their position.

Most experience spaces are centered at the food points and te emitter points are the mains nodes of clusters of cubes.

Most experience spaces are centered at the food points and te emitter points are the mains nodes of clusters of cubes.

Most experience spaces are centered at the food points and te emitter points are the mains nodes of clusters of cubes.

Blue sphere mark the position of emitter points, yellow mark the position of food points, pink strands mark the shortest path from emitter points to food points in the environment.

The spatial quality so obtained is subjective to the location of food and emitter points which makes it agnostic in nature.

The spatial quality so obtained is subjective to the location of food and emitter points which makes it agnostic in nature. 4 5 6

The spatial quality so obtained is subjective to the location of food and emitter points which makes it agnostic in nature.

2-POINT PERSPECTIVE

2-POINT PERSPECTIVE VIEW

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GRID9 AXIS-0

GRID6 AXIS-45

GRID4 AXIS-0

GRID4 AXIS-0

GRID8 AXIS-0 GRID4 AXIS-45

GRID4 AXIS-45

GRID8 AXIS-0

Shades inside the strcuture represent core inherent programs. There are two categories of core programs to each structure:

1) square coloured - core programs

2) organic shaped - fluid programs

Dig. show the circulation, the character of programs and the flow of people through each structure in both situations. Left is entry----right is exit from the structure. Solid to dotted line indicates the exit from the structure. The thickness of each line shows the importance of the program in that particular structure.

Creating a LEARNING environement creates an environment of involvement and curiosity creating an exclusive community centered around the experience

Creating a LEARNING environement creates an environment of involvement and curiosity creating an exclusive community centered around the experience

The PLAY area is divided into two segments.

One introducing play with the fabric in a avery physica environment.

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3 LEARNING SPACE

The PLAY area is divided into two segments.

One introducing play with the fabric in a avery physica environment.

The seconf floor exhibits digital immersive mannequins which can display several materials and altogether create an overall feel with the help of screen attached along the walls and the roof.

The seconf floor exhibits digital immersive mannequins which can display several materials and altogether create an overall feel with the help of screen attached along the walls and the roof.

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Blue sphere mark the position of emitter points, yellow mark the position of food points, pink strands mark the shortest path from emitter points to food points in the environment.

The spatial quality so obtained is subjective to the location of food and emitter points which makes it agnostic in nature.

An auditorium surrounded by commodified rampways to approach the seatings. The seatings are dynamic to adjust to the “mood” of the theatre.

The area is surrounded by natural landscape. The entire area serves as a heavycommodified area to adverstise the relevant partners of the theatre.

URBAN COMPLEXITIES

REPURPOSING PUBLIC NETWORK BUS DEPOTS IN THE CITY ON MUMBAI AS TRANSPORT HUB AND MUNICIPAL OFFICES

PROJECT TYPE

STUDIO AD TIME SITE LOCATION Academic Prof. Jagdish Jani Sem VIII Bandra(W), Mumbai, India

Mumbai has an old network of public bus transport. The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (B.E.S.T.) Undertaking is a civic transport and electricity provider public body based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

With an intense network of routes it divides the city into regions based on service. Each region has its own bus depot to station and house the offices for the area. These depots consume a major parcel of open land as a cemented parking. The placement of these depots is necessarily next to the railway stations and main street junctions. While these can be re-purposed for public programs and offices they can also contribute to ground water recharge and spaces for tree plantation!

The structure is ased on rules of circulation. Physical documents and heavy trafic between sveevral offices of the local municipal corporation requires ease if access and movement. The structure revolves around the idea of connections solely generated based on the nature of relation between programs and the frequency of visit. 00 C C C CC C C C C C C C C C C C C

TOP LEFT Site Map and transport network study

MIDDLE BOTTOM Bus depot area divisions

MIDDLE LEFT Site Plan road network

B.E.S.T. - bus depots occupy >10,000 sq.m area in several parts of mumbai entire area is cemented

27 such depots from colaba to mulund approximate to 3.00.000 sq. m area only means reduced open spaces

AMPLE AREA FOR MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS

The map public transport network in Bandra(W) and the abutting portion of Bandra(E) along the Suburban Railway line, which divides the city broadly into two portions longitudinally. The B.E.S.T. depot is strategically located but is devoid of the functions required.

The marked spaces are frequently visited public programs of importance.

The diagrams represent the posiition of the programs in 3-D space with the ideal arrangement in which all the programs realted to the others are in straight line sight. Then a relation planar surface is constrcuted to connect the ends of the programs boxes. The last is the non-planar surface which represents the nature of the relation.

3-D printed models are experimented based on the shape derived from inter/ intra departmental(programs) relations. The model is a part of a series of models produced over the course of semester as a part of the design development and understanding process.

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Roof level plan Program’s design iterations (axo and elevations)

Site location illustration 3-D printed model

Ground floor constitutes the parking with an addition of various vertical lifts and percolation pits for ground water recharge.

The section tries to show the vertical arrangement of various programs and the horizontal spans of each program alongside the breaks(open/public spaces) also called the ‘commons’. The parking for cars is situated on -1 level and for B.E.S.T. Buses it is on the ground floor itself.

Top right corner of the Ground Floor plan is the buffer area for immediate drop off and pick-up of bus travelers. For the buses to be parked they can enter the site via an alternate route adjacent to the ramp.

The areas are so divided that Corporate employees, Municipal office employees and travelers are segregated. The travelers can experience the rest and lounging area which also acts as a buffer zone between the bus stops, skywalk and the suburban Bandra railway station.

The several pockets of ‘commons’ house a hint of nature and act as percolation pits as a vertical array of green spaces. These help the water to seep down to the ground and recharge the ground water table.

Various levels of connections exemplifies the fact than all levels are same and a person can traverse from one part of the structure to another from any and all levels. Skylights and sky gardens are elements that add value to the proposition.

Light filtration through bridges onto the plantations pits at various levels. It lets lights to penetrate the structure and the structures adjacent which is the slum development alongside the back boundary of the plot.

Part of section views into the administrative office designed for local municipal body, based on the logic of inter and intra- departmental relations defining the proximity of each program.

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Inspired by the works of MIichael Hansmeyer the studio was pivoted around computer aided methods of designing. This method is similar to the folding techniques used by Michael. Every plane or shape can be systematically folded into smaler pieces and to continue to do so we programised the alogorithm and the folowing results are the goemetries displayed. The output is immeslt intricate with each edge developed on the basis of folding the primary shape. The resultant geometries were then placed as elemts of columns based on the girth and stability.

The geomerty set fits best for a column of high detailing. The folding level here was high for the capitol and low for the base. Higher the folding, more the intricacy and lower the strength physically. Both the base and capital are predominantly folded along one axis with varying the size of the folds gradually as we move in the vertical axis. The base springs from one point and the capitol strudes from a circular geometry.

Low amounts of folding in the base and solely in one axis. For the capitol the folding axis was divided into two halfs disected with a central line of fold with shorted folds but more in number.

The folds initiate from the centre as opposed to the other geometries. The folding algorithm is fairly simple with folds along one axis and mirrored along the central axis which is horizonta for the capitol and slanted for the base.

CODING AND SCRIPTING-1

STUDIO’S OUTLINE WAS TO PROGRAM SCRIPTS FORCREATING COMPLEX GEOMETRIES FROM BASIC SHAPES IN 2D AND 3D

PROJECT TYPE

STUDIO AD

TIME

PARTNERS

Nephroid-1 Series - Nephroid

Academic Prof. Ripple Patel Sem VI

Divya Gogia, Astha agrawal, Sonya Gupta

The document comprises of the work of 4 really hardworking architecture students.Mathematics being our “B” subject is complicated on its own, grasshopper taught us how we underestimated it and overestimated us.Our work includes topics such as:Nephroid : How straight lines can create curves, if you have enough of them, Candela: Mathematics turned Architecture.Cull pattern: Some amazing scripts in computer language straight out of “The Matrix”C# The computer language, not a guitar cord, Random Walk: Some not so basic but very well scripted random walk. Create a Circle. Using Point List to number

The nephroid is a plane curve whose name means kidney-shaped. Although the term nephroid was used to describe other curves. The Kidney Shaped Curve is seen when the Multiplier is set to 4 and the number of points is 100 in a cicular boundary. To evenly distribute numbers between a lower and an upper boundary with the range component and generating series to control the step size or interval between your numbers.

The geometries are completely based on mathematics calculations. If one was to draw them physically, he/she would have to follow the mathematics algorithm associated with it. Starting with basic shapes such as circle, square, triangle and hexagon as planar shapes the resultant geometries create a pattern of their own.

These geometries are produced by lofting two separate geometries positioned in parallel planes. Mathematically it can be given as (x*y)2 and (x*y2). The resultant geometries complexity is based on the number of shapes used and the difference in the number of edges in the shape,.

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Axonometric Drawing for multi-level circulation Program’s design iterations (axo and elevations)

Axonometric Drawing for layout 3-D printed model

FRACTALS

PYTHON IN GRASSHOPPER BASED CODING EXPLORATIONS

PROJECT TYPE

STUDIO AD TIME Academic Prof. Bhavleen Kaun Narula Sem VIII

Python is one of the most extensively used coding languages Python scripts can be imcorporated in grasshoppe to produce geomteries and even plug-ins The project aimed at exploration and even 3D print using SILKWORM (grasshopper) + G-Code.

For f(z)=z2 the Julia set is the unit circle and on this the iteration is given by doubling of angles. In order to add some colors, one could associate a color for each possible value of iterations. In the following example, we are switching from RGB colors to HSV (hue, saturation, value) colors. This allows us to change the color easily by modifying only the hue.

The points for dig1. are arranged in a plane as a grid and arrayed in the vertical axis The points for grid two are randomly spread in 3-D space occupies by an invisible cuboid. Dig.3 is the arrangement of points in the form of mathematical sine curve wave and interpolated to get the sine wave line.

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Results of python scripts mentioned Series of JULIA set outcomes

Fractals can be generated in 2-D as well as in 3d looping geometry of choice on the edge of every previous geometry, hence by creating an algorithm in C# (grasshopper).

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3d render of fractals made of pyraids

Series of Mandelbrot set outcomes

INTERACTIVE SOUND

SOUND AS A MEDIUM OF DESIGN INPUT AND IT’S ANALYSIS

PROJECT TYPE

STUDIO AD TIME

PARTNERS

Academic Prof. Bhavleen Kaun Narula

Sem V Divya Gogia, Astha Agrawal, Ishita Garg

Sound as an entity cannot be seen but can only be sensed and the only visual representation of sound is in the form of sound waves. This represenation helps us to understand the different properties of sound. This project aimed to show different graphical representations of sound, in different situations of both male and female. Each plug-in gave different sound outputs. We observed different graphical outputs of various different forms. One of the observations, from the kangaroo experiment, the drawings are overlayed in order to get a overall understanding of the output.

Experiment 03

Medium- grasshopper and sound Frame rate - 2 seconds.

OBSERVATION - For a given set of points containing some value assigned to them we obtain noise output with the help of peeling noise and the graphical manipulation can be seen through the anchor points which change as the output noise changes.

Experiment 01

Medium- Grasshopper and sound Frame Rate- 2s

OBSERVATION - What if we have a rectangular piece of cloth which is hinged at the corners and also at the centre. And it moves in accordance to the voice input as pitch. Now we also consider the thread of the cloths to understand the changes respectively for an individual person. EXPERIMENT 03

EXPERIMENT 03

MEDIUM- GRASSHOPPER FRAME RATE - 9s (individual audio clips)

OBSERVATION -

Experiment 02

Medium- Grasshopper Frame Rate- 9s(invidual audio clips)

OBSERVATION- G-Howl processor input is given to a set of lines which are allowed to moves in the z-axis with the central axis hinged to the same position thus giving waves which help us differentiate between the voices of male and female of different age group, individually and in groups as well. A gradient is also added to give a more distinguishable and clear idea of how the voice modulates even in a single voice note.

EXPERIMENT 03

EXPERIMENT 03 MEDIUM- GRASSHOPPER FRAME RATE 9s (individual audio clips)

EXPERIMENT 03

Experiment 04

Medium- Grasshopper Frame Rate- 9s (individual audio clips)

EXPERIMENT 03 MEDIUM- GRASSHOPPER

FRAME RATE - 9s (individual audio clips)

OBSERVATION

OBSERVATION - Frequency input via ‘frequency spectrum’ is given to a set of circles which are designed to increase their radius and also move along the z-axis according to the values they obtain, creating a more continuous flow. This graphical methods is more readable and hence helped to differentiate between the voice of male and female of different age groups and their individual voice audio is sampled and used.

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EXPERIMENT 03

MEDIUM- GRASSHOPPER FRAME RATE - 9s (individual audio clips)

EXPERIMENT 03 MEDIUM- GRASSHOPPER FRAME RATE 9s (individual audio clips) OBSERVATION THE BASE OF THE CIRCLES IS GREATER FOR MALES.

OBSERVATION THE BASE OF THE CIRCLES IS GREATER FOR MALES. 51 yr. old MOM

EXPERIMENT 03 MEDIUM- GRASSHOPPER FRAME RATE - 9s (individual audio clips) OBSERVATION THE BASE OF THE CIRCLES IS GREATER FOR MALES.

EXPERIMENT 03 MEDIUM- GRASSHOPPER FRAME RATE - 9s (individual audio clips) OBSERVATION THE BASE OF THE CIRCLES IS GREATER FOR 51 yr. old MOM

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EXPERIMENT 03 MEDIUM- GRASSHOPPER FRAME RATE 9s (individual audio clips)

OBSERVATION - THE BASE OF THE CIRCLES IS GREATER FOR MALES.

20 yr. old FEMALE

51 Yr. old Mom 20 Yr. old Female 51 Yr. old Dad

51 yr. old MOM 51 yr. old DAD 20 yr. old MALE

51 yr. old MOM 51 yr. old DAD 20 yr. old MALE

20 yr. old FEMALE 2 PEOPLE (M & F) 3 PEOPLE (2 M & F)

20 yr. old FEMALE 2 PEOPLE (M & F) 3 PEOPLE (2 M & F)

51 yr. old MOM 51 yr. old DAD 20 yr. old MALE 20 yr. old FEMALE 2 PEOPLE (M & F) 3 PEOPLE (2 M & F)

20 yr. old FEMALE 2 PEOPLE (M & F) 3 PEOPLE (2 M & F)

20 Yr. old Male 2 People (M & F) 3 People (2M & F)

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Experiment 3 results Experiment 1 results

Experiment 4 results Experiment 2 results

SOLAR DECATHLON,INDIA

PROJECT

Competition(Group)

Ms.Shriya Bhatia, Mr. Dhruv Sheth 2021-2022

KANDIVALI(W)

Arsh Khatri, Divya Gogia, Astha Agarawl, Saumya Agrawal, Raj Doshi, Anirudh Sahani, Manvi Gandhi, Zara Arsiwala, Shashwat Thakershy

The intent of the project was to design a sustainable, net zero energy and net zero water residential building. Through the mediums of various softwares such as ladybug (grasshopper). Climate Studio, Autodesk CFD. We were aele to find the radiation, EPI and wind simulation. The existing buildings which comprises of 3 individual buildings of varying sizes and flat types has been converted.

INNOVATION & COMMUNICATION

- The app also has functions such as polling booths, community chatrooms and bulletin boards that help bring the community closer

- The residents can see real time energy and water data through sub metering.

- It’s seen through graphic displays that show daily, monthly and yearly usage.

Multiple spaces that interact with nature as well as other programs in the house, creating a good balance between inside and outside. A play of levels can be observed to allow the user to explore the house, allowing for new experiences. Multiple spaces that interact with nature as well as other programs in the house, creating a good balance between inside and outside. A play of levels can be observed to allow the user to explore the house, allowing for new experiences.

- It also has features where you can see how many washing machines are being used in the shared washing room so as to help the residents

- It’s connected to a point based system which is based on savings from each residents usage.

- The points can be translated to usage for community developement

- The car pooling feature allows residents to car pool to places together such as grocery store, religious places or work places, it helps reduce the carbon footprint - The reuse icon allows people in the building share / borrow equipment and clothes so that it reduces the need of buying multiple similar items which helps promote sustainability

- Selling items which aren’t being used to people in the building second hand makes it economically viable as well as reduces the need for over manufacturing which is more sustainable in the long run

WIND ANALYSIS

The design compliments the air currents at the site. The window placement takes care of cross- ventilation and minimum blockage of wind from any side.

DAYLIGHT ANALYSIS

- The security app is for residents to know who is entering the building at all times and have an electronic register - The hotline icon has all the numbers of the plumbers and various services, so that people in the building can acll for it together.

- Based on how much each house recyles increases their points

Grasshopper LADYBUG plug-in was used to analyse daylight

The design compliments the air currents at the site. The window placement takes care of cross- ventilation and minimum blockage of wind from any side.

Multiple spaces that interact with nature as well as other programs in the house, creating a good balance between inside and outside. A play of levels can be observed to allow the user to explore the house, allowing for new experiences.

LEFT TOP LEFT CENTRE

LEFT BOTTOM RIGHT

LUX LEVEL

RIGHT TOP LEFT

RIGHT BOTTOM LEFT MIDDLE

2BHK

2BHK 3BHK

1BHK 1BHK 3BHK

FLAGSHIP STORE

REPURPOSING A HERITAGE BUILDING FOR A FASHION STORE

PROJECT TYPE

HEAD TIME

Various column typologies and vault elements were used wiht minimal fractal patterns on it to give contrast of large to exterior facade. Pattern’s itricacy was kept minimal wiht respect to display area. Various design iterations and 3D print prototypes were done to understand surafce modulation under various parameters.

SITE LOCATION COMMERCIAL

Ar.NURU KARIM

2023 MUMBAI, INDIA

The project is confidential under Non disclosure but the limited information allowed to display is of importance to my idealogies. The project modernises the 18th century intitue building while retaining the building’s character and restoring the external facade. Earlier, public meeting wewre held at the intitue and had an extensive library.

CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

The columns were designed inspired from Michael Hansmeyer’s models for subdivision. The models wewre scripted in gh pyhton, The volume, extrusion and scale was caluculated and calibrated based on real site conditions. Multiple printed prototypes were tested to understand the geometry better and to simply understand the aesthetic means of the project.

CONCRETE PRINTED CONFERENCE ROOM

PROJECT TYPE

HEAD TIME

SITE LOCATION

COMMERCIAL

Ar.NURU KARIM

2023

DELHI, INDIA

The project focuses on testing the limits of 3d printer by Tvasta to build a realsize conference room accomodating 40 people at once.

TVASTA PRINTER- UNDERSTANDING DESIGN FACTORS AND LIMITATIONS

ON SITE PRINTER SPECIFICATION-FOOTPRINT

ZONING (AN EXAMPLE)

PRINTING ZONES (AN EXAMPLE)

At any point, a setting cannot go beyond the build volume (10m x 8m x 3.5m)

TYPICAL WALL

MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS --190mm

ATLEAST ONE SIDE OF THE WALL SHOULD BE STRAIGHT. WALL THICKNESS CAN RANGE BETWEEN 190-380mm