Hridi Shah

IR2045

A Loopy Retreat

The conceptualization of the shelter is inspired from the biophilic objects around us which are porous in nature. Mushroom was the key object and it was further developed into this retreat. The shelter is designed for a musician who is the single user of this house and has very basic, day to day requirements. It aims to create a space which is small yet functional in many ways. It also intends to create a space which is aesthetically pleasing and full of natural light and ventilation. The shades are chosen in a manner that it provides warmth to the house.

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Understanding the existing micro houses and learning the adjacency, materials, movement, light and ventilation etc.

Developing a persona to understand the user of the space and making adjacency diagram

Sketching the biophilic objects and making a composition out of it. Converting a composition into an abstract model

Trying out different iterations according to the adjacency

Plans and sections during mid sem

Process after mid sem

Final plans

Final sections and sectional perspective

The perspective views of the space

Physical model views