The Da Vinci Arcade

The Da Vinci Arcade The interior design technique of visual expansion of a space can be exercised through interior elements, which in-turn can build a narrative, further expanding the perception of the space.

Uttara Haridas PID20383

The BIG Re-Think

Interior Techniques in Interior Design Practices

ID 4010 | Level 4 | PG Program

Master of Interior Design Monsoon 2020 | Faculty of Design CEPT University

The Da Vinci Arcade

ID 4010 | Level 4 | PG Program

The interior design technique of visual expansion of a space can be exercised through interior elements, which in-turn can build a narrative, further expanding the perception of the space.

The BIG Re-Think

Interior Techniques in Interior Design Practices Master of Interior Design Monsoon 2020 | Faculty of Design CEPT University

Content

0. About Studio The

1. Objectory

The Sewing Snips

2. Factory

The Suspended Magazine Stand

3. Developing the Argument

Case study 1: 700ft Case study 2: The Yellow Box Case study 3: Tease Me Cafe Case study 4: Timber Rhythm Case study 5: 1107 Penthouse Case study 6: Fabindia, Fort Case srudy 7: Pepper House Case study 8: William And Grant Ideation Space Case study 9: Hard Rock Cafe, Bangalore Conclusive table

4. Ideating Roles of an Interior Designer 4.1. Role 1- Adaptive Re-use

Generating perspectives 5 Photomontages of Udaipur City Palace

4.2. Role 2- Standardised Site

Circulation- Defy / Define Iteration 1/2 Iteration 3 Iteration 4 Iteration 5 Iteration 6 (Final)

4.3. Role 3- Identity Driven

Developing the Module and Circulation Developing the Envelope Iteration 1 Iteration 2 Iteration 2 Iteration 4 Iteration 5 Iteration 6 Iteration 7 Iteration 8 (Final)

The BIG Re-Think Interior Techniques in Interior Design Practices Master Tutor: Prof. Kireet Patel Studio Tutors: Rishav Jain and Aparajita Basu Assistants: Shail Sheth and Paramdeep Singh Dayani

Brief Outline: The intention of this studio is to develop a multitude of notions, approaches, positions and arguments with reference to interior techniques and its implications on the interior design practice. Here interior technique is defined as “A method, tool and medium that modifies, alters, conceals, exposes an interior element, thus transforming the transformable quality of the space.” The studio offers an opportunity to develop a design position in different contexts by questioning preconceived notions of interior design.

It emphasizes the relationship between Interior techniques and its expression, identity and design outcome. The first four weeks are part of the common foundation program, where students from all streams work together to develop common skills and abilities. The later part of the studio is largely divided into two modules: the first module builds an argument on interior techniques through existing projects and the second module intends to develop a systematic approach to the application of the argument in three different contexts. It is an opportunity to develop an individual design position for disparate sites keeping the program constant.

Learning Outcomes: After completing this studio unit, the student will be able to: • Ability to develop a systematic argument/position/ approach on the interdependence between interior techniques and practice.

• Ability to translate/represent the design argument/ position/approach through 3- dimensional and material based outcomes.

• Ability to organize and evaluate the programmatic and pragmatic potential of derived design position.

• Ability to build a design vocabulary and test it through the selected context (site/program).

(As per the studio proposal*)

Week 01-02 | FD PG Common Exercises

Objectory Process: An everyday-use object is chosen for studying and analysing its parts and components and “sequence of assembly�.

The object is dismantled with required tools.

Its parts are separated, identified and documented. These parts are organised in the sequence of assembly, deriving from the sequence of dis-assembly. Each part is measured to maximum accuracy. It is identified properly with specifications and their manufacturing process is studied.

The documentation is done through photographs and drawings. The drawings are orthogrpahic projections to understand the geometry of the entire object and of each part.

Isometric diagrams are also generated to study the form of the object. Exploded isometric diagrams are drafted to represent the sequence of assembly with the axis of connection marked between different parts.

A sewing snip is an embroidery tool used as scissors for precise cutting of fraying threads.

It is dismantled with a screw-driver and its parts were assembled in the sequence of assembly and documented.

While dismantling an understanding a tolerance between the grooves in the plastic handle and threads on the screw wa observed.

A sewing snip has 3 major parts, The blades, The screws and a plastic handle. The manufacturing process of each part was studied. Each part was measured and drafted in orthographic representation.

An exploded isometric diagram was hand-drafted to represent the sequence of assembly and the parts were marked with apt names and manufacturing processes.

Sewing Snips:

Parts of the Sewing Snips:

SEWING SNIPS - SPRING SCISSORS

Evolutionary study of sewing snips Primitive Korean scissors.

First traces of scissors.

Sewing snips

Sewing snips are small pairs of scissors that are specifically used for trimming off any excess thread. It cuts the thread when pressed on the arms and springs back into position when released.

These cutters are a useful and practical tool in a many ways.

Capable of trimming material, fishing line, fabric, thread, and even shearing plants, branches.

1500 BC Egyptian scissors.

Bronze scissors connected by a thin strip of bronze.

Ergonomic study It fits between indexSnips: finger and the thimb to allow en- Photographic documentation of the object and its parts.

Functioning of thethe Sewing hanced usability.

Accommodates usage for left and right handed people.

Observing and analysisng the different parts along with their

Orthographic Projections

interaction with other parts.

Orthographic projections Before cutting

At cutting

Foun Made Used barbe

Documentation of the Sewing snips as a whole objects, its parts and sequence of assembly.

Objectory

of sewing snips

Study of the geometrical construct of the object and its parts

Korean scissors. es of scissors.

Found in Rome. 100 AD Found in China, from to understand accuracy and precisionMade in ofdesign. metal and plastic.

Made from iron or bronze.

Tang Dynasty. 618 ADUsed by fabric makers and barbers.

0 BC ptian scissors. nze scissors connected thin strip of bronze.

Used mainly for embroidery and other crafts.

907 AD. Silve scissors.

Single-body scissors with a curved strip of metal enhancing the spring action.

Single body scissors made after Industrial Revolution.

1820’s Timeline

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Orthographic projections of the object:

10mm

projections

Back view

10mm

15mm 5mm

Left view

5mm

Scale 2:1 All dimensions in mm 5mm

55mm

66mm 105mm Plan

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Exploded Isometric diagram to study sequence of assembly:

Mx4 SCREW (x4) - Cold heading - Thread rolling.

Function: Fastening handle to the blades.

HANDLE: (x1) - Molding of melted resin.

- Laser cutting of grooves and holes.

Function: Provides a spring action with its shape and flexibility.

Returns back to original position once the force is released.

BLADES (X2) - Laser cutting.

- Thermal hardening process.

- Rear grinding/ surface polishing.

- Shot blasting.

- Blade edging.

Function: Cut the material with little to no fraying

Week 03-04 | FD PG Common Exercises

Factory Process: A magazine stand for Domus magazine is designed in this exercise. The aim of the exercise is to understand the “planning of making� of objects in real-life in groups of 3.

Initially 3 individual proposals are presented and a final design proposal is chosen.

A ceiling suspended magazine stand is designed in this exercise with a given kit of materials.

Wooden member : (40x40x750)mm - 2 : (75x40x1000)mm - 1 M.S. L-angle : (25x25x750)mm | 8 guage | 3.2mm - 2 M.S. Rod : 10mm Dia - 2 M.S. Sheet : (600x450)mm | 18 guage - 1 M.S. Perforated Sheet : (600x450)mm | 18 guage - 1 With maximum utilisation of materials the stand was designed with precision and shop drawings are generated.

Many consierations like anthopometry and ergonomics are considered in during the design process.

A junction with the most interaction of wood and metal is chosen and firther detailed. Each part of the junction is drafted separately with accurate measurement.

A series of isometric diagrams are generated to represent and instruct the maker of the sequence of assembly.

OPTION -1:

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A floor mounted self-supporting stand with an extra rack.

Interaction between wood and metal can be explored and at multile junctions.

Maximum utilisation of the kit of materials.

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OPTION -2: Self-supporting magazine stand with maximum use of metal.

Can hold 2 magazines at a time.

A ceiling suspended stand option is chosen.

To resolve:

Joineries to resolve:

1. The weight of the frame should be light for the metal plate

1. Ceiling mount

suspension to withstand.

2. Junctions of the half-hexaonal frame

2. The frame should be sterdy enough to hold the magazine.

3. Suspension mateial and technique

. Stand must not sway or bounce in when suspended.

Maximum utilisation of the material is done.

Approach 2:

Approach 1:

Fix the frame to the suspension with a dowel.

Twisted MS sheet strips

A right-angled triangular frame is designed for a stable ceiling mount.

Iteration 1:

Iteration 2:

Iteration 3:

To resolve: 1. Centre of gravity of the frame should be maintained.

2. Junctions must be durable and not increase the angle of the frame.

Approach 3: The entire suspension is a triangulation which regulates the centre of granity and reduces the sway and bounce of the antore structure.

Iteration 4:

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Orthographic drawings of the frame with suspension is drsfted and detailed.

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Junction A is selected for implementation.

Shop drawings for each component of the junction are generated.

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Seuence of assembly of the junction is generated as instructions for the manufacture.

Week 05 | FD PG Module 01

Developing the Argument Brief: A design argument is a statement that can challenge an existing notion of design or introduce a new one. To draft an argument, nine case studies are conducted to understand, observe and analyse the existing design ideologies and derive conclusions.

In the process of case studiy documentation and analysis, Interior design techniques are identified and its effect on the design are also documented through diagrams.

After acquiring an understanding of design ideologies, few conclusions, commonalities, differences and inferences are drawn. These lead to the creating of an argument that can be tested in the upcoming projects.

Here, a majority of the designs chosen for the case study are implemented in a compact space. Every project emphasises on the use of a element, to make the space appear larger that its physical dimensions to an observer.

Conclusively an arument based on these commonalities and obersations, was drafted: “The interior design technique of visual expansion of a space can be exercised through interior elements, which in-turn can build a narrative, further expanding the perception of the space.�

700 FT LONG | STANDARDISED- MASS CUSTOMISED PROJECT Alters

Conceals

Exposes

Modifies

Designers: Myvn architects Type: Office space Area: 20,000 sqft Completion: 2016

Spacial Arrangement

X Public Space

Private Space

Semi-Public Space

Circulation pattern

Private Space A user capacity based hierarchy is created.

The private spaces are placed together, visually concelaing them.

The open plan and the placement of furniture leads to a clear circulation.

Creating Flexibility

The form of the workstation helps create a circulation when arranged.

Ex 1 | Developing an Argument

Conceals the column leading to an informal discussion space.

The form of the workstations allows accomodation of more employees for future expansions.

X

Creating Illusion

The superimposition of the forms of the workstations and light fixture create a sense of direction.

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A sense of privacy is created for discussions with frames booths.

The colour of the ceiling and suspenders is the same creating an illusion of flaotation.

Angular forms create multiple surfaces, visually expanding the space.

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THE YELLOW BOX | INDIVIDUAL IDENTITY-DRIVEN PROJECT Alters

Designers: Traanspsce Type: Office space Area: 1050 sqft Completion: 2019

Conceals

Exposes

Modifies

Spacial Arrangement

X Visually accesible spaces

Public Space

Concealed spaces

Private Space Private spaces are places horizontally and vertically away from street to regulate sound.

Modulating Volume

Spaces have been arranged to give visual access to only public spaces to the customers..

Metal arches

Concealed space

The private spaces are spatially arranged not allowing direct visual access..

Exposed structural elements

Mezzanine floor

Ex 1 | Developing an Argument

Addition of elongates arches, visually expanding the space.

The conference room on the first floor is visually cut-off completely.

A balance is created between bulky steel structural elements and slender arches.

Depth

Visibility

Natural Light

Penetration of light

Artificial Light

Light cones of artifial light fixtures

Ground floor and mezzanine floor lit by artificial lights.

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Natural Light

Gradation of natural light Natural light lighting first floor partially and the staircase.

Skylight in the ceiling of the fisrt floor creates a vertical axis of light.

Intervention of light

The height of the space of modulated to create more spaces for funtions.

Artificial Light

Light from recessed strip lights Depth of arches visible- expands the space visually.

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TEASE ME CAFE | INDIVIDUAL IDENTITY-DRIVEN PROJECT Alters

Designers: Wallmakers Type: Cafe Area: 650 sqft Completion: 2018

Conceals

Exposes

Modifies

Spacial Arrangement

Partitions created by seating

Circulation pattern

Creates a clear circulation pattern.

Multifunctionality of elements

The partions are created by the seating giving a radiating seating arrangement.

Profile of the interior space is changes visually.

Open kitchen allows the smell of food to waft over tables exercising olfactory senses of customers.

X

X Exhaust pipe-cum task lights Light cones of the fixture

Exhaust removing excess steam/smoke simultaneiusoly providing focused lights for kitchen counter.

Ex 1 | Developing an Argument

Working profile of the space

Smell from food preparation

Vision

Ferrocement seating-cum partitions

Suspended and folded ferrocememt seating creating partition due to its opacity.

Olfactory

Evocation of sensory aspects

Separating created Most of the seating is hidden, creating intrigue and curiosity.

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Smell from food preparation The open kitchen allows mild smell of food preparating to flow onto the tables activating olfactory senses.

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TIMBER RHYME | INDIVIDUAL IDENTITY-DRIVEN PROJECT Alters

Designers: Studio Ardete Type: Retail Area: Completion: 2020

Creating a focal point

Conceals

Exposes

X

X

Modifies

The wooden ribbon guides the movement of the space.

Addition of an element shifts focus in the space.

Modulating volume

Ex 1 | Developing an Argument

Multiple curvilenear planes are added dividing the volume in abstarct forms.

Creating illusion

A lot of negative space is created.

The focal point being curvilenear, guides the eyes in a particular direction, visually expanding the space.

X

Suspenders and the ceiling are coloured black. Support from the floor is transparent-creates a sense of floatation.

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Almost every plane of the ribbon is visible.

The exposed and accessible surfaces can be used for multiple purposes.

The wooden element appears to be floating and exist without any support.

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1102 PENTHOUSE | STANDARDISED- MASS CUSTOMISED PROJECT Exposes

Conceals

Designers: Apical Reform Type: Residential Apartment Area: 5000 sqft Completion: 2014

Modifies

Line of vision

Modulationg volumes

The source of light in farther niches are not visible - mimics a skylight.

Line of vision

Volume of the room

Hollow space

The true height of the ceiling is concealed throughout.

A definite source of light is visible when viewed from a closer distance.

Visibility

The false ceiling reduces the volume but the niches create an illusion of expanded space.

Depth

Natural light

Natural light Penetration of natural light

Intervension of light

Full-length windows allow maximum entry of natural light.

Artificial light

Light cones of fixtures recessed in false ceiling

The space is uniformly lit.

Artificial light

Ex 1 | Developing an Argument

Uniformly lights up the space in the absence of natural light.

Pattern

Harmony

Movement/ Rhythm

Fucnction of design principles Light fixture

Repestition of pattern within pattern - creates depth.

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A single pattern - modified and arranged in different orientations - create a harmonious false ceiling pattern.

The open kitchen allows mild smell of food preparating to flow onto the tables activating olfactory senses.

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FABINDIA, FOR MUMBAI | HISTORICAL /ERA CENTRED PROJECT Alters

Designers: SKJ Architects Type: Retail outlet Area: 7000 sqft Completion: 2006

Conceals

Exposes

Modifies

Spatial arrangement

Display unit clusters

Clusters of display units affect the movement pattern of the space.

Private spaces

The private spaces - back office and store are placed together and away from the main circulation.

Public spaces

The extent of public spces is visually accessible from the entrance.

Circulation pattern

The circulation pattern id simple combined with clusters of display units, slows the customer movement.

Modulating volume Mezzanine floor

Concealed spaces in the mezzanine floor

Visible spaces in the mezzanine floor

Volume of the space Volume occupation of mezzanine

Ex 1 | Developing an Argument

The height of the space is modulated.

Retaining Context

X

Most parts of the mezzanine are not visible.

Display units

Display units are finished with a subtable wooden shade to allow focus on apparel and ambience.

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Partial visibility of the mezzanine increases curiosity.

Corinthian columns

Entire length of the columns were restored and retained as an identity.

Vision line

The large columns expand the view of the space.

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PEPPER HOUSE | HISTORICAL /ERA CENTRED PROJECT Alters

Designers: Zarine Jamshedji Architects Type: Commercial - Retail Area: Completion: 2012

Conceals

Exposes

X

Spatial Arrangement

Line of vision

Addition of display units alter the function of the space.

Modulating Volume

Modifies

Warehouse

No obstruction in the view of the customer.

Circulation pattern

Display units govern the clear circulation pattern.

X

Cafe and Library Retail store

Cafe and Library Retail store

Ex 1 | Developing an Argument

The space was divided into 3 different spaces.

Surface Treatments

Wooden members

Dark grey flooring

Segments of the elevation

White plaster

Wooden rafters and beam are added dividing the elevation into 3 parts.

(Rule of thirds)

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The volume of the store is elongated along the length and has less depth.

No internal connection is created.

Subtle greys and white conceal the existing exposed brick wall.

Exposed rafters conceal the bare white ceiling and add dimension to the room.

The placement of contiguous rafters gives the illusion of expansion of the space.

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WILLIAM GRANT IDEATION SPACE | STANDARDISED- MASS CUSTOMISED PROJECT Alters

Designers: Design Plus Type: Office space Area: 2200 sqft Completion: 2018

Spatial arrangement

Semi-formal spaces

Private spaces

X

Private spaces completely cut-off and placed together.

Ex 1 | Developing an Argument

X

Discussion area - visually accesible to everyone.

Each space for public use has visual separation.

The cut outs for discussion pods affect the levels of the space.

X

Common gathering space

The common discussion space becomes a transition space and visible and accessible to all.

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Semi-formal, public space

Modifies

Concealed pit

The depth of the discussions pods is concealed.

Creating intangible separations

Exposes

Informal spaces

Well separated spaces based on fucntions.

Modulating volume

Conceals

Circulation path

The form of seating arrangements guides the circulation pattern.

Intagible separations

The marked spaces create a sense of privacy in respective zones areas.

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HARD ROCK CAFE, BANGALORE | HISTORICAL /ERA CENTRED PROJECT Alters

Designers: Khosla Architects + Associates Type: Cafe / Restaurant Area: 8000 sqft Completion: 2008

Conceals

Exposes

X

Spatial arrangement Visual concealing line

Addition of furniture changes the function of the space.

Retaining context

Both spaces are concealed to a great extent.

Seating arrangement exposes the circulayion pattern.

Existing arch-ways

Stone wall is partially concealed with decoartive frames.

Ex 1 | Developing an Argument

Circulation pattern

X Stone wall

Usage of existing elements

Modifies

X

Arches are retained.

Decorative frames

Decorative frames are added.

X Existing truss system HVAC ducts

The existing truss system is exposed.

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The existing truss system is used to support the HVAC system in place.

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Modulating Volume

Intangible separations

Creating Illusion

Retaining Context

Alters

Conceals

X Display units are finished with a subtable wooden shade to allow focus on apparel and ambience.

The superimposition of the forms of the workstations and light fixture create a sense of direction.

The colour of the ceiling and suspenders is the same creating an illusion of flaotation.

X The common discussion space becomes a transition space and visible and accessible to all.

Addition of elongates arches, visually expanding the space.

The conference room on the first floor is visually cut-off completely.

Draft 1: “Visually expanding an interior space implemented through various mediums can be exercised as an interior design technique to create an expression and expand the perception of a space beyond its purpose.

Draft 2: “Elements of a space become the medium to expand the visual volumetric perception of a space while building its narrative, giving it an expression, which further expands the perception of the space beyond its purpose.”

Exposes

Entire length of the columns were restored and retained as an identity.

Modifies

The large columns expand the view of the space.

X Angular forms create multiple surfaces, visually expanding the space.

The form of seating arrangements guides the circulation pattern.

A balance is created between bulky steel structural elements and slender arches.

The marked spaces create a sense of privacy in respective zones areas.

The height of the space of modulated to create more spaces for funtions.

Draft 3 (Final):“The interior design technique of visual expansion of a space can be exercised through interior elements, which in-turn can build a narrative, further expanding the perception of the space.�

Ideating Roles of an Interior Designer

Week 06-07 | FD PG Module 02

Role 1 - Adaptive Re-use Brief: Three site options of existing spaces are given.

1. The Mill Owner’s Association Buildong 2. The Udaipur City Palace 3. Ruined and abandoned sites One site is chosen and 5 photographs out of the set of images for the respective sites are chosen. Each photograph is studied its perspective lines have to be generated.

As per the program, interventions must be designed to create an exhibition space for 15 of Da Vinci’s Dream Machines.

While following the same language of interventions, the site must be designed for the exhibition without physically affecting the site or destroying its original identity.

The mode of representation is restricted to a digitally generated photomontage using multiple softwares as tools.

Here, 5 photographs of the Udaipur City Palace are chosen and an intervention designed with aluminium mesh and box profiles is genersted on a 3D software and superimposed on the existing image with respect to the existing perspective. A similar language is followed throughout the 5 photographs without disrupting the identity of the Palace.

The first task was to understand the importance of perpestive lines while using photomontage as a representation and design tool.

Perpective lines are identified and marked as a reference for the new interventions.

The interior spaces of the palace are chosen (5 images).

The room is studied based on its design language, colour and exposure to sunlight.

Interventions are created to allow the function of placing the exhibits and create newer volumes.

The Luminium profile contrasts well with the lime plaster of the palace.

The mesh allows visual permeability. A user can experience the site in its glory along with the exhibition at the same time.

Week 08-10 | FD PG Module 02

Role 2-Standardised Site Brief: An existing site with a standardised floor plate is given.

Safal Profitaire (any 2 floors from 7th floor) An area of intervention between 500-700sqm is selected through 1 or 2 floors. The design argument is taken as a base principle and interventions within the limitations of the site are designed.

Multiple decisions are taken depending on the site limitations.

The first step is to derive a circulation pattern with respect to the given beam grid. This circulation patten may defy or define the grid.

Some decisions are also taken with respect to the argument.

Materials and material techniques are explored and used to resolve the design. Along with an exhibition area 15% is also alotted for a souvenier store.

The representation technique for this project is restricted to digitally generated plans and sections. All the details are also represented in plan and section format with material specifications.

Here, the beam grid is used as a reference to place the exhibits and the circulation path slighly deviates from the existing beam grid. Bamboo is the chosen material and its bendabilty is tested by creating a tunnel with collapsing and expanding volume.

The argument is the basis of the decisions of contracting and expanding volumes throughout the area of intervention.

Defying the beam grid:

The area of intervention is chosen keeping in mind the amount of diffused sunlight the area of intervention will capture during the day.

The beam grid is defied to create a circulation.

Bamboo is chosen as a material due to its flexibility.

It is used to ceate volumes within the site that will be the element which will create the visual expansion of space.

Iteration 1:

Argument: The interior design technique of visual expansion of a space can be exercised through interior elements, which in-turn can build the narrative, further expanding the perception of the space beyond its purpose.

Project 2

8th Floor

Iteration 2:

Project 2

First Floor

Plan: 8th Floor

Plan: 8th Floor 7th Floor

Ground Floor

Plan: 7th Floor

Plan: 7th Floor Key Plan

Caption / Scale / Drawing details etc.

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Caption / Scale / Drawing details etc.

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Plans and Sections

Iteration 3: Expanded and contracted volumes are created throughout the space. The transition space is contracted and the exhibit area is expanded.

DOWN

8th FLOOR

7th FLOOR

PLAN

A restricted circulation is maintained through the floor plates. The visitor will be directed through the space ensuring that every exhibit is explored at least once. The negative spaces created by the circulation are also used for exhibiting larger dream machines.

Iteration 4: Expansion here, is created as a result of contraction of space. A strong sense of journey and destination over short spacs is explored.

Section AA’ Plan: 8th Floor

Plan: 7th Floor

Iteration 5:

Plan: 8th Floor

Plan: 7th Floor

Section AA’ Bamboo in the form of poles and wovwn mat os used to create volumes.

The bamboo poles enhance the verticality of the space.

The woven mat is used to cover a tunnel that contracts the space and reduces visual permeability. This allows the person to experience expansion of space as they step out of the tunnel.

400 x 300mm Steel plate bolted to floor

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Flexible lashing cord used to connect two bamboo poles with cross-lash knot

10mm THK steel cylinder welded onto steel plate 12 mm THK steel base plate bolted to floor

M4x 50mm THK Countersunk screw tightened into PVC tube with resin

Steel clamp inserted into bamboo pole 6mm Dia steel dowel 10mm THK steel cylinder welded onto steel plate

12 mm THK steel base plate bolted to floor

Reflected Ceiling Plan: 8th Floor

Bamboo strip weaving pattern

M4x 50mm THK Countersunk screw tightened into PVC tube with resin

Reflected Ceiling Plan: 7th Floor The lighting fixute is developed from bamboo as well.

Bamoo is split and is used as a holder and reflector.

It is suspended above the exhibits. The use of light in the absence of natural light also enhances the perception of expansion of space where it is placed.

Iteration 6: The beam grid divided the space into uniform volumes.

Visual expansion is achieved by creating contractions in the transition spaces as a rection to the expansion of the spaces.

Plan: 8th Floor

Plan: 7th Floor The beam grid divided the space into uniform volumes.

The exhibits are placed along the North facade (with louvers) and a double heighted space is created to enhance the sense of expansion in volume.

Section AA’ A

Steel connectors for straight poles 400 x 300mm Steel plate bolted to floor

10mm THK steel cylinder welded onto steel plate 12 mm THK steel base plate bolted to floor M4x 50mm THK Countersunk screw tightened into PVC tube with resin

- Marking of bamboo plates is done before flooring.

- PVC tubes (20mm dia )are placed and filled with resin.

- VDF flooring is completed on site.

- Connectors are placed aligned with the PVC tubes and bolted with M4 x 50mm countersunk screws.

Section BB’ B

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Bamboo dowel

Even ‘V’ cut outs along the internode Bamboo poles of 150mm Dia are inserted into a section of bamboo of length 200mm 170mm Dia A bamboo dowel is used to fix the connection in place Pole bent into the required angle and held with adhesive

MATERIALS AND MATERIAL TECHNIQUES USED Bending of Bamboo (with heat) Lashing Bamboo for connections Splitting bamboo (lighting) Sweet Yellow Bamboo (Acidosa edulus- 75mm Dia)

VDF Flooring (in-situ)

Week 11-14 | FD PG Module 02

Role 3 - Identity Driven Brief: Interior deisgn as profession challenges its dependence on architecture as base for design processes.

The intervention from Project 2 has a unique identity. This identity is retained and the intervention is used as a starting point for Project 3. The intervention to be designed in this project is independent of any site context.

First the intervention from Project 2 is modified and a new intervention is developed while mainting its identity. This intervention must also cater to exhibiting 15 of the Dream Machines of Da Vinci.

An envelope is developed around the intervention to protect ti from natural elements. The envelope need not conform to any any architectural context but be solely designed to enhance the intervention with the argument in consideration.

This project representation is restricted to only 3D representations in the form of isometric / axonometric diagrams and sectional perspectives. Views can be presented to support the design visualisation.

Here, bamboo from Project 2 is taken and bent into arcs of varying pitches and arranged to create a module within which the exhibits can be placed. The modules are arranged to define a circualtion path. an envelope made of concrete encloses the intervention and it is placed on a sub-terranian level. Thsi envelope has multiple skylights and cut-outs which allow light to enter the space and give a sense of expansion with respect to the rest of the space.

Taking

intervention

from

Project 2 as a starting point to develop new module.

Recorded Queries: 1. Is the exercise open for interpretation or for an open solution?

2. Is the meaning of ‘interior’ lost or in need for a redefinition in the absence of a site?

3. What space qualifies to be ‘interior’?

4. Can a design element which is independent of everything be considered a design element rather than an object in space as long as it is designed with humans as a reference?

5. In the absence of a conventional site, with what reference point can an intervention be defined?

6. How can an element independent of a site be stabilized?

7. How will a user traverse through the intervention?

8. Should design elements always adapt to human activities?

Can humans as users adapt to the design element?

9. Can a design intervention alone create volumes?

10. Does volume have to physically enclosed?

11. Can volume be a perception with only a few surfaces?

12. What determines the visibility of an object other than intensity of light?

13. Does light have to be uni-directional for maximum visibility?

14. How much will refelcted light affect the visibilty of an object?

Will absence of a reflecting surface affect the visibility?

15. How will an argument find its position in the absence of a physically defined volume?

16. Can design elements in independent exisence allow human interaction?

17. If the architectural site is eliminated, can the ground on which it was crated be considered as the site?

18. How much does eliminating architectural elements affect the organisation of objects and the interior elements?

19. What defines the circulation?

20. Will light not fall from all directions if the walls and ceiling are removed?

Iteration 1:

Developing the envelope:

Defining volume with intangible elements like light.

Modulation of surfaces by puncturing it brins in different amounts of light at different times of the day.

The light that enters from a puncture creates a oath for itself which can be percieved as an intagible volume.

Iteration 2: The bamaboo poles are covered with woven bamboo strips ceating fin-like structures.

This intervention could function as an envelope as well.

Visual expansion is achieved, but only in relation with the exterior.

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Iteration 3: Arranement of the modules has created a circulation. Adhereing to this circulation patter, an envolope is made, encasing all the modules.

Cuts outs are created to emphasise on the main circulation path.

Skylights give focus to the exhibits.

Experiential views:

Isometric diagram

Defining volume with intangible elements like light.

Modulation of surfaces by puncturing it brins in different amounts of light at different times of the day.

The light that enters from a puncture creates a oath for itself which can be percieved as an intagible volume.

Iteration 4:

1

Intervention

2

Bottom Envelope

3

Circulation

4

Envelope

All the modules are placed in a linear manner to avoid intersections of bamboo arcs.

Seating is provided along the periphery of the envelope.

The entrance is a breadth-long staircase with the same height as the envelpe - creating a contracting space in comparison to the environment.

Iteration 5: The envelope from above is layered wovwn bamboo, allowing light to enter the space through small

Intervention

Envelope

opening, acting as key-holes to a larer space outside.

Detail A:

Bamboo structural frame 75mm dia

Tightly woven bamboo weave

Inner frame for loose bamboo weave

Waterproof sheet

Bamboo pole 150mm dia

90 °

Bamboo lashing - Cross knot

Bent Bamboo pole 150mm dia

10mm THK Steel Connector

5mm Steel plate

Bamboo poles 150mm dia

RCC Anchor

Threaded dowel

5mm THK Steel connector

Mx24 bolts

75mm dia Bamboo poles

4mm dia Steel rod

Metallic clover connector

5500mm

Bottom plate

Experiential Views:

Due to muktiple openings. the idea and experience of expansion is diluted as almost eqaual amount of light enters every space.

This leads to a bare modulation in the volumetric perception of the space.

Iteration 6:

Intervention

Envelope

Exploded Isometric Diagram:

Sectional Perspective representation techniques explored:

Arc construction:

Iteration 7:

Intervention

Envelope

Exploded Isometric Diagram:

1

4

Transparent Isometric Diagram:

2

1

5

6

Iteration 8:

1

5

2

6

3

7

4

8

Experiential Views:

The envelope and the entrance are compact. The bamboo intervention creates a sense of movement, engaging the user. The intervention breaks out through the skylights giving a sense of indefinite expansion.

Light entering the space through the skylights defines a visually expanded space with respect to the rest of the space.

Envelope

Intervention

Exploded Isometric Diagram:

Exploded Isometric Diagram shoing levels:

A

D

B

E

C

F

A

Bamboo suspended from ceiling:

B Bamboo to retaining wall:

150mmx250mm 30mm steel plate

M24 bolt

75mm dia bamboo pole Bamboo pole 75mm dia 20mm bent anchor plate

20mm clamp

C

M12 bolt

Bamboo light fixture:

10mm steel flange dowel

D1

Bamboo cross-knot lashing:

Flexible lashing cord

D2 10mm dia bamboo pole dowels

60mm dia Length 120mm

Reflector

75mm dia bamboo pole

Bamboo Intersections:

E

Bamboo fixed on ground:

F

Bamboo fixed for support:

75mm dia bamboo

80mm THK concrete

Steel connector cup 50mm dia 20mm THK

75mm dia bamboo

30mm steel plate M24 bolt

20mm THK plate welded to steel cup

Thank You The BIG Re-Think

Interior Techniques in Interior Design Practices Uttara Haridas Master of Interior Design Monsoon 2020 | Faculty of Design CEPT University