PETRICHOR

BRIEF :

The aim was to design an aquatic center space just in front of the Sagrada Familia, an architectural marvel made by Antoni Gaudi. It should be suitable for a public bath, swimming pools, spa pools, etc.

CONCEPT :

The main concept was to create a forest environment that grows organically using vertical( trees) and horizontal(pond) elements.

The columns and catenary structures symbolize the elements from Sagrada Familia. The main entry focuses on two giant waterfalls and a long waterslide which top gives a great view of the cathedral.

The space is designed in such a way that the users connect to different spaces at different levels.

Space Development

Bird watching columns are provided in such a way that the birds are free, and users are in a cage

FORM DEVELOPMENT

Analysing the site conditions and how the growth can be obtained around the site.

2.FLOOR PLATES

Determining different levels of spaces, and placing it in relation to the growth

3.MAIN ELEMENTS

Incorporating the main elements of The design, and defining entries and exits

4. LEVELS DEFINITION

Defining the difference between ground and other levels through series of columns.

5. DETAILING

Detailing of spaces and incorporating The conceptual ideas

Defining the users’ circulation spaces Through different levels

SEMESTER - 9 I TYPE : MIXED-USE BUILDING

SITE : PARANUR, CHENGALPATTU, CHENNAI