Nirja Ketan Gajjar

IR2029

Ochreous Tales: Under the Shifting Shadows

Ochreous Tales situated in Pondicherry, India is an envelope created with an intent to invite Cinematographers who want to explore the potential of the city in terms of its visual beauty. The underlying concept is Framing views outside as well as inside through elements like arches and columns and creating spaces that allow both private and public interaction. The shelter also carries a sense of curiosity so that the travelers can explore different kinds of spaces and imbibe the experience they generate. For higher resolution click here.

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Site analysis, User group and Design inferences

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Lower level plan showing activities in and around Courtyard

Plan emphasising the Core space and arcade as a backdrop

Plan showing private spaces at upper level

Plan perspective and sectional perspective showing Design details

Section cut through Courtyard

Sections CC' and DD'

Views showing framing of spaces