10. Guggenheim museum, Helsinki, Finland

Layout of pavilion

Section axon view of pavilion

1. Defining + dividing outer & inner curves.

2. Adding ‘sine wave‘ function & lofting.

3. Defining tessellation + structural grid.

4. Adding module + structural pipe.

5. Resultant pavilion form

point charge

2D front elevation of pavilion:

Sample taxonomy array of tessellation modules:

sample module: sample data set of tessellation taxonomy array:

This center is for mild to moderate cases of Substance Abuse Disorders (SAD). Treating addiction requires not only detoxification, but also preventing relapse. Medications such as methoadone, buprenorphnie and naltrexone act on the same targets in the brain as addictive opioids, suppressing withdrawal symptoms and relieving cravings. Research shows that we can use music, light, color, and nature to target the same neurochemical pathways of the brain and release pleasureinducing chemicals like dopamine and serotonin. We provide staff and nurses trained in de-escalation, counseling, and knowledge treating SAD.

Proposed calming center: 3D view - 01

Proposed calming center: 3D view - 02

Proposed calming center: 3D isometric view - 01

Proposed calming center: 3D isometric view - 02

Cinema : A kinetic art form:

Cinema is a particular language whereby a film-maker shares his dreams with the audience. It is an appearance of continuous motion created by motionless images arranged in succession.

Preservation of Cinematic heritage:

The intent of the thesis was to honor the cinema as an art form & create a public space in the megacity of mumbai to showcase the rich cinematic heritage of the hindi film industry.

Site selection & Justification:

The intent of the thesis was to honor the cinema as an art form & create a public space in the megacity of mumbai to showcase the rich cinematic heritage of the hindi film industry.

Existing site context

The existing studio consists of three defunct studio floors & one partially defunct studio floor which is used on an occasional basis for shooting.The site also consists of partially unused & defunct open locations & vast exapanse of lawns.

Scenic Location:

Nestled within a hilly terrain and having a backdrop of the Aarey colony, the film studio is located amidst a rich natural context. It offers a huge potential to be redeveloped into a public space.

existing site layout

1. site entry 2. security check 3. studio floor -1 4. studio floor -2 5. studio floor -3 6. studio floor - 4 7. studio canteen 8. studio office 9. temporary sets

site section AA’

site section BB’

Programmatic zoning

The entire design program for the museum complex was made with a combination of ‘adaptive reuse’of old film studio floors & ‘new developments’catering as allied services.

Disadvantages of Concentrated scheme

Diverse programs are limited to similar exterior expression Diverse programs are molded into a singular shape Landscape and building are distinctly separated.

Advantages of Dispersed scheme

Each program given unique exterior expression Each program given appropriate interior ambience Integrated composition of landscape/building

Proposed site sections:

site section AA’

site section BB’

site section CC’

Proposed site layout

birds eye view

Entrance block

The entrance block of the museum welcomes the visitors with a carpet of shadows created by colourful translucent panels.The pathway leading to the entrance block is a semi covered space with green lawns.

Layout of entrance block

Preview theatre

The preview theatre forms is a part of the adaptive reuse exercise of the design program. It is designed in one of the existing studio floors and has an additional foyer space attached to it as a part of the extension program.

ground floor layout

first floor layout section AA’ of entrance block

elevation ‘A‘ of entrance block

view - 1 view - 2

exploded view of preview theatre

Exhibition hall - 1

Exhibtion hall 1 pays a tribute to the great writers of hindi cinema. These great writers have penned down some memorable films over the decades.The exhibit hall consists of memoirs, original scripts and interviews from the past.

layout of exhibition hall 1

Exhibition hall - 2 & 3

Exhibition hall 2 takes the visitors on an on set experience of film making. This hall mainly consists of film sets, costumes, equipments & various props on display.Hall no. 3 talks about the final stage of film making i:e post production.It consists of hand made posters of old hindi films, pamphlets made by producers and a musical jukebox.

layout of exhibition hall 2 & 3 view - 1 view - 2

exploded view of exhibition hall - 01

exhibtion hall - 02 exhibtion hall - 03

section AA’

section BB’

Experience center : Ground floor layout

Experience center : First floor layout

Experience center : exterior view reception lobby view first floor connecting bridge view

Structural isometric 3d view - 01 (revit 3D)

Structural isometric 3d view - 02 (revit 3D)

Exploded site isometric 3d view (revit 3D)

Design development & massing strategy:

1. The presence of two L-shaped Gabion walls on site act as an enclosure for the house and orients to the scenic view of the pictureesque pawna lake. 2. The entire program for the house is divided into two rectangular volumes, ‘living block‘ & ‘bedroom block‘ oriented at different angles facing the scenic view. 3. Traditional shaded verandah spaces tie the two main rectangular volumes and the ‘gabion’ walls thus forming the entire construct of the house. 4. Front lawns, rear courts and a lap pool act as places for relaxation and contemplation for the client and his family.

Ground floor layout:

exterior 3D view of main entrance

as built image of main entrance

Isomteric structural framing view:

exterior 3D view from lap pool

as-built view from lap pool

as-built view from front lawn as-built view from front lawn

Site plan of proposed development:

Site plan of proposed development:

The spirit of the proposal is to DIG into the earth. create a construct out of bare BRICK ARCHES.

The entire KUND construct has a stepping surface which becomes a mythical & phenomenological traversal of the levels of time & discovery.

Site section of proposed development:

Level -1 layout @ -3.60m Level +2 layout @ +9.00m

Level 0 layout @ +0.60m Level +3 layout @ +13.20m

Level +1 layout @ +4.80m Level +4 layout @ +17.40m

view from arterial road of proposed temple and learning centre

view of from kund

Ground floor planning strategy :

The program of the museum is broadly divided into two levels.The event and public spaces forms the lower level of the museum which anchors the exhibit galleries on the upper level. The lower level also acts as a public/event space zone with areas such as a multi-function hall, classrooms/labs, outdoor exhibits and a cafetaria which form a crescent enveloping the forest space overlooking the harbour.

Programmatic zoning

Pedestrian flow

view of main entrance to museum view of entrance lobby

Gallery level planning strategy :

The upper level of the museum consists of the main exhibition galleries linked with a concourse which acts as a pathway leading the visitors to a continual forest experience.“Voids” are created in the main concourse at various intervals thereby bringing the visitor close to the forest experience.The ‘levitating projection’ consists of a restaurant and retail spaces framing panoramas of the harbour front.The galleries have varying heights to accomodate the artworks of different sizes.

Programmatic zoning

Pedestrian flow

view of mounds on ground level view of gallery concourse level

Longitudinal section:

Transverse section:

view of art gallery

Detailed section of the art gallery:

1. Planted roof system : Insulation, energy production, projected use as sculpture gardens and temporary exhibit space. 2. Shell construct : Using cross laminated timber and grided sub-floor construct 3. Over ceiling services / radiant panels / fire-sensors. 4. Suspended open cell timber ceiling with integrated lighting and venting systems - environmental control. 5. Peripheral art hanging / display system : Using intelligent obscure glass panels to display data and interface. 6. Fire rated glass envelope with integrated roller blinds system for lighting control. 7,8 Temperature controlled glazed envelope directly connected to geo-thermal heating system 9. Interior finish open pore hardwood floor resting on an acoustical underlay on CLT panels onto grided sub-floor construct. 10. Under-floor services and climate control 11. Under belly of super structure treated with rough hewn charred timber with integrated lighting and fire-systems. 12. Plot topography to be re-engineered as an authentic forest floor and planted with mosses, lichens and other bryophytes as an under-croft eco-system. 13. Geo-thermal heat pump system integrated within entire column allowing for verical heat radiation 14. Structural construct : Laminated spruce timber columns