COLLABORATION WITH UTM University of Technology – Kuala Lumpur and Johor Baharu, MALAYSIA
COMPARITIVE STUDY
CHENNAI – MALAYSIA
We visited UTM University of Technology of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur (KL) and Johor Bharu (JB) as a part of the International Design Studio. The students worked on understanding a site in KL, DATUNG KEMPUNG KEERAMAT in comparison with THIRUMIZHISAI in Chennai.
EXPLORING
URBAN FORMS
Understanding the growth of the Urban Form and analyzing the factors that contribute to this growth or the lack of growth was one of the key aspects of the study. Based on the study of the urban form of the site in Chennai, the students made observations in the site in KL and presented their views.
OUTCOME
URBAN IMPRESSIONS
The Design Studio was curated to study a liminal space in both the sites and conceptualizes a design ideas based on the analysis. The design was processed and imagined through diagrams and discussions.
EXPLORING
KUALA LUMPUR & JOHOR BAHARU
A Know Your City trip to KUALA LUMPUR and JOHOR BAHARU, exploring and travelling along the city visiting various places of significance like the KL tower, Patronas Twin Tower, Puthrajaya and its buildings, Batu Caves and other heritage areas.
COLLABORATION WITH SVCA SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, HYDERABAD
PLACEMAKING
THINKING THROUGH MODEL MAKING
The visit to HYDERABAD was in collaboration with School of Architecture of SVCA where we worked with their students and faculties of first year to create a 6 day studio on PLACEMAKING and some site visits.
EXPLORING
FORMS
Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana.
Hyderabad is the capital of one of the most techno savvy state in India,Telangana. The previous name of this city was Bagyanagaram.This city is also called the ‘city of pearls’ because of the major dealing of pearls that is done from this part of the state. Hyderabad was founded in 1591 and planned as a grid with the Charminar at its centre.
OUTCOME
INNOVATIVE PRODUCT DESIGN SOLUTIONS
The Design Studio was curated to study a liminal space in the campus and conceptualize a design for that space. The design was processed and imagined through models.
EXPLORING
HYDERABAD
A Know Your City trip to HYDERABAD, exploring and travelling along the new city and the old city of Hyderabad.
COLLABORATION WITH IPS ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE
COLLABORATION WITH IPS ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE
BIOMIMICRY
FORM BUILDING
The visit to INDORE was in collaboration with School of Architecture of IPS Academy where we worked with their students and faculties of first year to create a 6 day studio on Biomimicry and some site visits.
EXPLORING
FORMS
Indore is the largest and most populous city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is consistently ranked as the cleanest city in India.
Modern-day Indore traces its roots to its 16th-century founding as a trading hub between the Deccan and Delhi. It was founded on the banks of the Kanh and Saraswati rivers. The city came under the Maratha Empire, on 18 May 1724, after Peshwa Baji Rao I assumed the full control of Malwa.
OUTCOME
INNOVATIVE PRODUCT DESIGN SOLUTIONS
The Design Studio was curated to study shelters of birds or insects, understanding its form and its volume. Through this process the form was adapted into a product design of everyday utilities.
EXPLORING
INDORE & MAHESHWAR
A Know Your City trip to INDORE and MAHESHWAR, exploring and travelling along the new city and the old city of Indore and the historic town of Maheshwar.
COLLABORATION WITH DOT SCHOOL OF DESIGN
DECODING HIGH – RISE
The Vertical Studio in MVPS college of architecture in NASHIK was especially designed for the fifth semester high rise design.
DECODING
HIGH – RISE
The visit to GUWAHATI was based on exploring the banks of BRAHMAPUTRA RIVER. The river system is on the landmass enclosed on the north by the Himalayas and has wonderful crafts that has evolved.
DESIGN
HOTEL
Assam first came to recognition by the virtue of its exemplary silk, cane and bamboo products which are still believed to be its best offering.
The precious bell metal industry is the second-largest handicraft industry of Assam. Sarthebari in Bajali district of Assam is home to this craft.
OUTCOME
INNOVATIVE DESIGN SOLUTIONS
Perched on the East Khasi Hills, Laitlum Canyons is a less explored but one of the most picturesque tourist and trekking destinations in Shillong.
EXPLORING
NASHIK & MUMBAI
A Know Your City trip to Kolkata, exploring and travelling along the new city and the old city of Kolkata.
EXPLORING NORTH EAST – GUWAHATI & SHILLONG
The Vertical Studio in GUWAHATI School of Architecture was to understand and explore the north east and its culture as a part of first year studio.
EXPLORING
GUWAHATI
The visit to GUWAHATI was based on exploring the banks of BRAHMAPUTRA RIVER. The river system is on the landmass enclosed on the north by the Himalayas and has wonderful crafts that has evolved.
SITE
CRAFTS OF ASSAM
Assam first came to recognition by the virtue of its exemplary silk, cane and bamboo products which are still believed to be its best offering.
The precious bell metal industry is the second-largest handicraft industry of Assam. Sarthebari in Bajali district of Assam is home to this craft.
EXPLORING
SHILLONG
Perched on the East Khasi Hills, Laitlum Canyons is a less explored but one of the most picturesque tourist and trekking destinations in Shillong.
EXPLORING
KOLKATA
A Know Your City trip to Kolkata, exploring and travelling along the new city and the old city of Kolkata.
DESIGNING A SKYBRIDGE
The Vertical Studio in BRICKS PUNE gave an opportunity to work with the students of the institution to create SKYBRIDGE design with an emphasis on the structural stability and creating a process of work.
CONCEPT
SKY BRIDGE
UNDERSTANDING STRUCTURES
The concept of the workshop revolved around understanding the complex structures and innovatively designing sky bridges with the students of BRICKS Academy PUNE.
SITE
PUNE
Pune is widely regarded to be the second major IT hub and the most important automobile and manufacturing hub in India. Pune is known for its many high-quality educational institutions which gave the city the sobriquet of “the Oxford of the East”.
OUTCOME
INNOVATIVE DESIGN SOLUTIONS
The participants of the workshop attended a four day intense workshop where the possibilities of complex structures in sky bridges were explored.
TRAVEL
MUMBAI & PUNE
A Know Your City trip taking our participants to architecturally rich sites of Pune and Mumbai. In Mumbai the students along with the students of BRICKS Academy visited FOLDS DESIGN STUDIO.
UNDERSTANDING FIRST YEAR WORKS WITH KRVIA
The Vertical Studio in KRVIA Mumbai gave a intimate look of the first year studio and their works through semester 1 and semester 2. The works were inspiring and our students also presented their basic design works.
CONCEPT
FOUNDATION STUDIO
UNDERSTANDING SEM 1 WORKS
The students of Semester 1 from RVS CHENNAI visited KRVIA students of Semester 1 to understand their work culture and their complexity of work.
SITE
MUMBAI
Mumbai is the financial, commercial, and the entertainment capital of India. It is also one of the world’s top ten centres of commerce in terms of global financial flow, generating 6.16% of India’s GDP.
OUTCOME
INSPIRATION THROUGH EXIHIBITION
The participants of the workshop attended a two day exhibition of the works of KRVIA students to get inspired by the same.
TRAVEL
MUMBAI DARSHAN
A Know Your City trip taking our participants to architecturally rich sites of Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Boat rides, Double Decker buses, Sea Link, Hajji Ali Darga.
VERTICAL STUDIO @ SUSHAT SCHOOL
The Vertical Studio in SUSHANT SCHOOL, NEW DELHI with second year students.
CONCEPT
URBAN DESIGN
UNDERSTANDING GURGAON
The concept of the workshop revolved around understanding the Urban Structure, grain and nuances of Gurgaon and how the Urban Design studio has been taken forward in Sushant School of Art and Architecture.
SITE
GURGAON
Gurgaon is the millennium city in the outskirts of New Delhi created for develpment of housing, real estate and industries. The understanding from the urban design studio was to imbibe many streams through which we can understand n urban context.
OUTCOME
INNOVATIVE DESIGN SOLUTIONS
The participants of the workshop attended a four day intense workshop where Gurgaon as a city was seen and experienced in different forms.
TRAVEL
DILLI DARSHAN
A Know Your City trip taking our participants to architecturally rich sites of Qutab Minar, Indian Habitat Centre, Humayun’s Tomb, Dilli Haat etc.. The students went around the Capital City and explored the New Delhi for the wonders it has to offer.
UNDERSTANDING MUMBAI WITH KRVIA
The Vertical Studio in KRVIA Mumbai gave a wide knowledge about the city of Mumbai, its Master Plan and development. The students interacted with various faculties from the esteemed institution. The discussion was taken forward to understand architecture and city planning.
CONCEPT
URBAN DESIGN
UNDERSTANDING MUMBAI
The concept of the workshop revolved around understanding the Urban Structure, grain and nuances of MUMBAI and how the Urban Design studio has been taken forward in KRVIA.
SITE
MUMBAI
Mumbai is the financial, commercial, and the entertainment capital of India. It is also one of the world’s top ten centres of commerce in terms of global financial flow, generating 6.16% of India’s GDP.
OUTCOME
INNOVATIVE DESIGN SOLUTIONS
The participants of the workshop attended a four day intense workshop where Mumbai as a city was seen and experienced in different forms.
TRAVEL
MUMBAI DARSHAN
A Know Your City trip taking our participants to architecturally rich sites of Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Boat rides, Double Decker buses, Sea Link, Hajji Ali Darga.
UNDERSTANDING THE URBAN CONTEXT OF GURGAON – SUSHANT SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
.The Rapid Studio 2021 was a collaboration with Sushant School of Architecture mainly focusing on understanding their Urban Study of Gurgaon as a precursor to the Urban Design studio that our students will be undergoing in the upcoming semester. We looked at Gurgaon from the lens of Culture, Investments and Networks. We also saw the sub urban city from the perception Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Built Heritage and Interior Architecture. We had multiple site visits to understand the relevance of the study and the personal sense of place.
CONCEPT
URBAN DESIGN
UNDERSTANDING GURGAON
The concept of the workshop revolved around understanding the Urban Structure, grain and nuances of Gurgaon and how the Urban Design studio has been taken forward in Sushant School of Art and Architecture.
SITE
GURGAON
Gurgaon is the millennium city in the outskirts of New Delhi created for develpment of housing, real estate and industries. The understanding from the urban design studio was to imbibe many streams through which we can understand n urban context.
OUTCOME
INNOVATIVE DESIGN SOLUTIONS
The participants of the workshop attended a four day intense workshop where Gurgaon as a city was seen and experienced in different forms.
TRAVEL
DILLI DARSHAN
A Know Your City trip taking our participants to architecturally rich sites of Qutab Minar, Indian Habitat Centre, Humayun’s Tomb, Dilli Haat etc.. The students went around the Capital City and explored the New Delhi for the wonders it has to offer.
INSTITUTION DESIGN – SUSHANT SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
.The Vertical Studio 2021 was a collaboration with Sushant School of Architecture mainly focusing on design and development of a campus. The sessions also included general understanding of the students works and interaction with them to get an idea of their design attitude and design process. The workshop also included a special session on Historic Architecture and its paths.
Urban Design problem on the topic Child and the City has been introduced simultaneously in three states CHENNAI, KOCHI AND MANGALORE respectively as a Vertical studio project. Students from NITTE Mangalore, ASADI, Kochi and RVS Padmavathy School of Architecture, Chennai have joined and are working on the same design problem in three different cities of South India at the same time. Problems are set in order to maximize opportunities for learning, skill acquisition, and idea dissemination at all levels, from beginning to intermediate, allowing students to progress at their own rate. Topics are coordinated in content and timing and cover essential concerns and techniques of architectural design.
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CONCEPT
CHILD & THE CITY
The concept of the workshop revolved around UNICEF’s initiative “Child Friendly Cities”. The criteria of evaluating the site and bringing out design principles were based on the criteria from the initiative.
SITE
T.NAGAR
T.Nagar is a busy commercial neighborhood where the residential hides behind the pompous commercial layer. The site has four parks with unique DNA hidden away into the residential sector. The student groups studied the use of all the parks with the UNICEF criteria in mind.
OUTCOME
INNOVATIVE DESIGN SOLUTIONS
The participants came out with innovative proposals for all the sites and presented in unique methods that can be applied for the issues that were identified on site.
TRAVEL
CHENNAI DARSHAN
A Know Your City trip taking our participants to architecturally rich sites of Mahabalipuram and Dakshinchitra. The students went around the UNESCO World heritage Site and explored the city of Chennai for the wonders it has to offer.
CONCEPT
CHILD & THE CITY
The concept of the workshop revolved around UNICEF’s initiative “Child Friendly Cities”. The criteria of evaluating the site and bringing out design principles were based on the criteria from the initiative.
SITE
STUDYING THE STREETS
The Kochi site that was studied were the four streets Gandhi Nagar, Maveli, Udhaya Nagar and Kaloor Kadavanthara Road. Streets are one of the largest occupying public space in a city and a space where children are seldom welcome.
OUTCOME
INNOVATIVE DESIGN SOLUTIONS
The participants came out with innovative proposals for all the sites and presented in unique methods that can be applied for the issues that were identified on site.
TRAVEL
KOCHI DARSHAN
A Know Your City trip taking our participants to architecturally rich sites of Kochi and Aleppey. The students enjoyed a fun filled ride in the houseboats of Kerela.
CONCEPT
CHILD & THE CITY
The concept of the workshop revolved around UNICEF’s initiative “Child Friendly Cities”. The criteria of evaluating the site and bringing out design principles were based on the criteria from the initiative.
SITE
STUDYING THE STREETS
The Mangalore site that was studied were the roads GT Road and Car Street. Streets are one of the largest occupying public space in a city and a space where children are seldom welcome.
OUTCOME
INNOVATIVE DESIGN SOLUTIONS
The participants came out with innovative proposals for all the sites and presented in unique methods that can be applied for the issues that were identified on site.
TRAVEL
MANGALORE DARSHAN
A Know Your City trip taking our participants to architecturally rich sites of Mangalore. The students went around city of Mangalore and explored the sites in and around.
