Timber and Proximity
The initial idea for the pavilion was influenced by trying to understand the meaning of intimate spaces and proximity which refers to a close-ness.
Initial Thinking sketches
The Site chosen is in a garden on Bandstand in Bandra, with the longer side facing North.
Site marked in Red
After a few trials we came to the conclusion that certain spaces such as niches, corridors feel more intimate than others due to the way they are sculpted so our pavilion begins by entering through a 7 meter long and narrow corridor
Long Sectional Perspective
To bring in the Weave we thought of using one thick timber post to be divided into 4 smaller ones- breaking it up would
An assembly of timber members that makes a series of portals creates corridors which are essentially intimate spaces.
Each smaller column is 550 x700 mm.
Short Sectional Perspective showing Louvers and Corridors
Openings are above human height and in the form of slits to let in controlled light because Light plays an important role in deciding quality of space along with material. You enter through the corridor to the right which is the only entrance to the pavilion and as you progress the space opens up to a courtyard which can only be accessed if one passes through the corridor- as you progress ahead the nature of space becomes more public as one enters a room from the corridor.
Column and Beam Joinery
Interlocking
Pavilion Structure in Plan
Views
LEARNINGS AND CRITIQUE
-The design was relevant to the brief because it broke away from the rectangular form
-Verticality is prominent in the section and the structure maintains these lines
-The roof could have been bolder as currently it is too meek.
-Horizontal components should be integrated more in this verticality
-Pair Work with Radhika Choksi
Working with Steel
The initial inspiration for the pavilion was inspired by the canopy form of the tree, it being quintessential for shading. The canopy weaves within itself, bifurcates and then tapers back together to interlock thus forming a strong shading element. This logic gave rise to our structure which is a portal system of very thin triangular members. The space is intended to be used as a Dyeing exhibit where actual materials used in the dyeing process would be displayed along with the method- for the museum at Paithan .
Since the climate of Paithan is Hot and Dry for most of the year we thought of creating an entirely wall-less space where the structural system is made of portals that weave together to form a g+1 structure.
ABOUT THE STRUCTURE
The steel portals formed of cylindrical steel members of diameter 10cm are formed by a triangular geometry where instead of one thick member we decided to divide the member into two and weave it together in a tapering form which is held together by horizontal braces.
The portal geometry then started giving way to the configuration of spaces which is essentially a circular form divided into semi open to closed spaces with bamboo blinds forming the cladding material such that at any given time the entire space can be completely opened up.
The railing and balcony spaces also emerge from the geometry of the structural portals themselves. A spiral staircase in the center leads you to the level above which is yet to be added.
The intention to not have any closed spaces is for free flowing ventilation.
LEARNINGS AND CRITIQUES
The feedback revolved around how the structure could be woven better- while simultaneously increasing the span of members which would help in structural integrity.
The portal looked somewhat like a paper clip and we received a suggestion to bend the steel pipes instead of welding them near the joints.
Woven bamboo mat for roof required more detailing as the structure is curvilinear and standard mats are square or rectangular in shape.
References such as the Green School Bali helped understand the level of detail of the structures and how one singular material can be utilized in a way that the space can be entirely described based on Material properties.
We Learnt about the properties of Steel and tried to bring out the material property in the structure itself by moving away from the typical steel sections and modifying the idea of a beam and column -
Also opened up the lens to more possible joineries.
CHANGES TO THE STRUCTURE BASED ON CRITIQUE-
-Group work with Radhika Choksi, Khushi Bagrecha, Darshan Dedhia, and Sayli Zantye
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