Chandak Devyani Sunil

AR3038

THE FLOATING COCOON

The barge enters and exits the dock, and the dock floats and submerges- the given spaces transform. Similarly, the roof is such that it transforms into different shapes, making different volumes according to the need. The idea was to create a light floating roof that gives a parametric experience. To construct the roof, a pneumatic structure was chosen. Along with being light and fast to construct, it gives the opportunity of making different volumes and also adds to the floating experience of being in the dry dock. The bouncy, flexible space reflects in the program over here making it a lively, energetic place with various activities happening all around. The dry dock works as a gymnastic and acrobatics training center, dance workshop space, etc. throughout the day. Some days it is a circus with a trapeze, acrobatics, and seating around. On the weekends, it is converted into a techno nightclub. It is a multifunctional space with temporary functions which can change according to need.

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Site plan showing the dry dock's placement in the Arabian sea

Form exploration exercise

Plan at the dock level of the dry dock and barge

Plan above the dock level

Roof plan showing the complete arrangement

Section of the reconstructed barge

Section and elevation of the dry dock

Cross section of the dry dock with barge under construction and without barge respectively

Exploded planometric of the dry dock

1. View from Gateway Of India showing the dry dock 2. Interior view of the dry dock