Anirudh Ramesh

AR2033

A Reading Space in Mandu

The project involved creating a reading space as part of a community centre with only Brick masonry (no reinforcement) in Mandu. Making various iterations of structural systems through which a certain spatial  quality could be evoked formed the crux of the studio. 


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As part of a study on Biomechanics, the Horse's leg muscles was studied and a working model made.

Different iterations of supported and supporting spaces helped understand how the thrust exerted by a spanning system could be nullified.

A visit to Mandu provided some interesting ideas on how the material could potentially be used in different forms to span similar spaces.

Developing the design through section

The process and ideation leading up to the final design.

Plans

Sections and G.A Drawing

Joinery and Junction details

Load transfer mechanism

Process models