Nirmal Snehalkumar Patel

BD2010

SHIKARA, a floating getaway.

The Shikara is inspired from a type of wooden boat, this seating element is designed for three people, inspired by traditional boat making techniques. Its unique seating arrangement is created through the use of locking tension, where every member of the structure plays a crucial role in maintaining its sturdy and sleek design. If any member of the structure is removed, the entire structure would collapse.

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Knowing the drawing and making

Exploration in wood techniques

Process sketches and models of the seating element

Drawings, details and prototype

Grey scale isometric

Grey scale exploded isometric

Wood calculation chart

The Shikara

1:5 scale model

Renders with different context and different wood