Adithyan S Kumar

BD2008

CHURULI - Decoding Karman Vortex Street

In a world of constant transformation, technologies such as digital fabrication and additive manufacturing have found their way into the mainstream field of design. These techniques were explored while at the same time, patterns from nature were decoded and analyzed  to implement the characteristics of it into the designs we create. The concept behind this system is derived from the formation of Karman Vortex streets. The air currents are interpreted as field lines which influence the circulation of the space and Grasshopper and Rhino are the main tools used to make this idea come to life. 

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Decoding the Pattern Derived from Nature

Analysis and Exploration

More Exploration

Design Brief and the Site Context

Spatial and Anthropometric study

Circulation Analysis and Node Iterations

Understanding the Construction

Plan and Elevation of the system

Renders of 3D model

Scaled Physical models. From top to bottom - Exploratory 3D prints, 1:1 prototype of panels used in the columns, 1:20 physical model to understand the whole structure