INTERPRETATION CENTRE ON A BRIDGE

Semester 06 | 3th year | Srirangapatna, Karnataka

Studio Guides : Asst. Prof. Shashank Satish

Asst. Prof. Shreyas Baindur

Asst. Prof. Akash Rai

Assoc. Prof. R Kiran Kumar

Asst. Prof. Asijit Khan

Prof. Anand Krishnamurthy

STUDIO BRIEF:

The interpretation center will act as a pedestrian bridge doubling as a public space that connects the ruins of Paschimavahini ghat to the island, intending to interpret the context of land, water, culture and histories through the lens of publicness

The bridge project will explore the rejuvenation and redevelopment of the area around the historical fort’s Watergate, situated on the southern bank of Srirangapatna.

PROJECT BRIEF pedestrian bridge

SITE LOCATION : srirangapatna, Karnataka

SITE AREA : 3 2 acres

BUILT-UP AREA : 2000 sqm

DURATION : 14 weeks

Although situated a mere 15 km from Mysore city, Srirangapatana lies in the neighboring district of Mandya. The entire town is e nclosed by the river Kaveri to form a river island, While the main river flows on the eastern side of the island, the Paschima Vaahini segment of the same river flows to its west. The town is easily accessible by train from Bangalore and Mysore and is also well -connected by road, lying as it does just off the Bangalore -Mysore highway. The highway passes through this town and special care was taken to minimize any impact on the monuments.

Srirangapatna Sangama is the confluence of three holy streams: Kaveri River, Kabini River and Hemavati River. Located 27 km upstream from the town is the spectacular Shivanasamudra Falls, the second biggest waterfall in India and the 16th largest in the world.

Plan At Level 2

EXPLODED VIEW OF CENTRAL SPACE

EXPLODED VIEW

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

Housing Design

Semester 04 2th year Mysore, Karnataka

Studio Guides : Adj. Prof. Umesh Nuchin

Prof. Anand Chalwadi

Asst. Prof. Akash Rai

Adj. Prof. Kukke Subramanya

Adj. Prof. Anand Prakash

Asst. Julie Ann Tharakan

STUDIO BRIEF:

Mysore has become a center for education in the field of Medicine, Engineering Architecture and other disciplines There is huge demand for student living Quarters. One such attempt is made to meet the needs on student Living Quarters for students of Architecture in Mysore Students learn not only to live with others and share things, but also learn to live on their own. Living alone and independently is a habit (or a practice) that every individual must grow into. Therefore, student accommodation helps one gain emotional independence and trains one to sustain independently Living quarters which would foster 1. Co Living Build Relationships. 2. Living alone and being Independent. 3. Collective Working. 4. Interaction , Sharing and Bonding. 5. Safe and Secured living.

PROJECT BRIEF :Housing

SITE LOCATION : Mysore, Karnataka

SITE AREA : 3000 sqm

BUILT-UP AREA : 3600 sqm

DURATION : 14 weeks

VEHICULAR CIRCULATION

Intent Of The Design

• It must be a lively (full of life and energy) space that satisfies the need for a homey environment because it is intended for students and "it can be a little scary leaving home and moving to a new place with new people".

• The students should have enough room for their daily activities and be in an area with plenty of natural light.

• In terms of interacting with people, the open space is crucial. like the courtyard, the canteen area, and the garden area. A lawn, to accommodate the larger gathering.

• The play of levels, play of colors, variation in height, landscape, and position of the trees that would come together and form a structure would all be fascinating features that would draw people or students to the structure itself. However, the circulation and approach should be clear and uncomplicated.

• As the building's entrance and facade would be seen by visitors first, they should be highlighted.

• The balconies on each unit provide a visual connection to the neighborhood and a place for people to gather and unwind.

FUNCTION MAP

EXCAVATION LAYOUT MASTER PLAN WITH FURNITURE

Semester 07 | 4th year | Mysore, Karnataka

STUDIO BRIEF:

RE

- IMAGINING THE SPACES

The task was to re - design the existing exhibition, lobby in the campus so as to articulate the spaces better The girls room to be converted into a pantry serving the students/faculty and the parents visiting the campus.

INTENT : The aim was to match with the language of the campus itself - material, color palette, grid, geometry.

1. Centralized approach

2. Rattan as a core material - Art of weaving

3. Grid - making and breaking of grid

4. Arches - Arches can be seen as a common typology in Mysore. In the project essence of the arches is being used at different parts.

Site location : Wadiyar Center for Architecture, Mysore, Karnataka

CIRCULATION ACROSS LOBBY AND EXHIBITION

STEEL FRAMEWORK

RATTAN COVERING

WOODEN FRAME

STEEL FRAMEWORK TO SUPPORT THE SHEETS

EXPLODED VIEW OF WALL BETWEEN EXHIBITION SPACE AND LOBBY

RATTAN COVERING EXTENSION OF THE STEEL FRAMEWORK FOR INSTALLING LIGHTS

STEEL FRAMEWORK

WOODEN PLANK FOR MODEL

EXPLODED VIEW OF PANEL BOARD

RATTAN COVERING

STEEL FRAMEWORK

BOARD FOR DISPLAYING SHEETS

PLYWOOD PLANKS WITH LAMINATE COVERING FOR KEEPING MODELS.

EXPLODED VIEW – CENTRAL PIECE

Courtyards Courtyards, which form an integral part of the tradition- al residences, act as a microclimate modifier. The courtyard acts as a natura channe o allow the smoke and hea the house o escape

Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna Circulation

Buffer spaces Shaded spaces like the front veranda with the thinnai and reinforced concrete veranda facing the backyard act as buffer spaces, reducing glare and doubling as comfortable spaces for social interaction.

Exploration through Sections.

Transitional spaces and paths within Temple function both as necessary environmental and spatial transitions but can also have symbolic as an airlock between outside and inside, to reduce sound transmission or mitigate a change in direction, to underscore degrees of sacredness and help increase privacy between zones, or to accentuate or heighten a spatial sequence finally the circulation needs to be clear and unobstructed. This allows the user to navigate their way around the space effortlessly, and without any need to stop and think about where they are going. In addition to this, the designer should make the circulation comfortable to travel around by minimizing the route between two points.

In addition, repetition of the same space creates a familiarity for the user and, as a result, will create a pleasant atmosphere and therefore this will lead to an enjoyable experience overall. On the whole, if these two rules have been used when designing a circulation plan, it is much more likely that any design will be more successful and enjoyable for an individual.