Keshav Heda

AR2057

Atelier Modulus : The Makers' Forge

Rising from the arid landscape, the structure embraces the essence of cooling, anchored by a central workspace seamlessly connected to the streetscape—a space where life and movement flow together. Surrounding this core, modular units are arranged with deliberate care, interspersed with open voids that shape the flow of air and mitigate the desert heat. These voids act as quiet mediators between the environment and the built form, creating a naturally tempered, comfortable atmosphere. The modular system grows organically, responding to the pressures of dense urban living while working within the constraints of limited land. Through its careful balance of openness and enclosure, the structure transforms cooling into a defining gesture, offering a harmonious refuge in the arid terrain.

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Deciphering architecture from sci-fi movies

Reimagining the existing

Decoding species by reimagining their topography and daily activities

Creating a materials and systems catalogue for the species

Process design iterations

Process sections for ideation

Developing a lexicon to define architecture

Final isometric section

Scenes reflecting the daily life of the inhabitants

Views that unveil the mechanics in motion

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