Thakar Jahnavi Pragnesh

AR2020

Reimagining the Spaces in Between

The project is to reimagine the existing water edges and add programs like a library, Administration, Exhibition space, Changing rooms, Washrooms, lockers, Parking space and recreational spaces in between at the Damodar Kund located in Junagadh, Gujarat . 
The project is laid on an axial arrangement, where the major axis is established by the flow of water while the minor axis is for the movement of people. The design emphasizes on the idea of pavilions and courtyards to generate different experiences for people. The project has various courtyards, covered in a shed of a tree in the center of the structures for mass gathering of people. The pavilions are for more one to one relation with water and they are installed at various levels to facilitate different experiences. The water is contained in different volumes in various kunds according to the function of the kund and the edges are designed accordingly. The learning from the case studies of Sarkhej and Mandu are applied in the design to determine the proportions of various water elements used. Further the focus is laid on the qualities of water like sound, fluidity, reflective index, etc are used to evoke various senses like the sound of the water will generate the movement of people as it was the major element because of the continuous flow of water.


Report Content

Reimagining the edges of Damodar Kund : Plan at -1500 level

Reimagining the edges of the Damodar Kund : roof Plan showing the water runoff through roofs using spouts.

Reimagining the edges of Damodar Kund : Cross Sections

Reimagining the edges of Damodar Kund : Long sections and Activity mapping along the existing edges

Reimagining the edges of Damodar Kund : Part section of the Library showing the flowing water, materials and light and ventilation

Final model images

Reimagining the edges of Damodar Kund : Process and Diagrams showing the interaction of people with water along the edges

understanding the movement of water and movement of people and their interaction at various points through plinths and steps by assembled models and diagrams

Understanding the light and ventilation and flow of water inside the carved spaces through models and charcoal sketches

Case Study: Understanding the interaction of steps and plinths with water at Sarkhej Roza, Ahmedabad and understanding the flow of water at Baz Bahadur's Palace, Mandu