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Shah Sunay Ankur

CT2023

Exploring Indigenous materials and Techniques

The studio focused on imparting an understanding of vernacular construction systems of three different regions in India using locally available materials. Students designed a small workplace for craftspersons making critical improvisations in the existing vernacular construction systems to make it suitable for modern requirements.


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Exploring mud as a construction material

Exploring stone as a construction material

Exploring wood as a construction material

Khojalvasa site visit

Site plan

Existing(top) and improvised(bottom) section

Existing(top) and improvised(bottom) section

Exhibition space design drawings

Exhibition space foundation drawings

Making CSEB bricks