MATERIAL EXPLORATION
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LEARNING THROUGH MAKING!
WORK DONE IN WORKSHOPS AND STUDIO ASSIGNMENTS
Wood Roof​
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To execute a scaled model with attention to joineries
Model of a documented roof structure in Shillong
Model of a documented roof structure in Shillong
Architectural Building Construction Studio
Group credits: Justin Thomas, Lekha Samant, Deepam Sagar
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This was a three day workshop in which we were to source the wood (beforehand), make drawings of the details and joineries (for our understanding) and then excuse the same to be able to create an understanding of materiality of the traditional houses that were documented as a measure drawing exercise in Shillong.
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Cane Catapult​
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To use the strength of the material to create a catapult action
Building Technology Studio
Group credits: Priyanka Jadhav, Dishant Manik, Shweta Sumesh, Kahin Vasi, Saniya Desai
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The intent of this exercise was to explore the structural capabilities of the material we were presented with and create a catapult out of the same. Cane behaves well in tension, so were tried to create a device that could get coiled to a great extent and release the stored tension when it uncoils in a catapult action.
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Earth Workshop​
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Introduction to all things earth-building
SECMOL Sun and Earth Workshop
Phyang, Leh
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I participated in this workshop conducted by SECMOL and CRATerre in the beautiful eco-tourism village of Phyang. It was an all-rounded workshop that exposed us to earth building and its various realms, from materiality, structural science, history, sociology, climate and hands-on exercises. I loved every single minute of it!
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Chip board furniture​
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To make easy to mass-produce home furniture
Godrej Design Competition
Group credits: Parth Batavia, Kabir Nijjar
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We were presented with the material by Godrej with the aim to create an easy to mass-produce, simple piece of furniture. We made a kit of parts that would be easy to assemble when required, making use of the strength of the chip board grains in compression.
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