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Rathod Saurabhsingh Bharatsingh

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Between Two Grounds - Coventry and Ahmedabad

The Cathedral design project takes strong inspiration from the iconic Coventry Cathedral in Coventry, London, originally designed by renowned architects Alison and Peter Smithson. To shape this vision, a deep and detailed study of the architects’ philosophy, design approach, and the original cathedral was carried out. This involved not only understanding their architectural style but also comparing their project with the current site conditions in Ahmedabad. Through this thoughtful process, the design was carefully adapted to fit the local context, climate, and culture of Ahmedabad, while still reflecting the Smithson's unique design language, resulting in a meaningful and contextual reinterpretation.

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EX-1 DECONSTRUCTING THE MAKING This exercise serves as a deep and thoughtful exploration of a building’s structure, using the lens of materiality, contextual relevance, and architectural drawings to unravel its spatial logic, construction techniques, and cultural meaning—revealing how form, function, and environment come together to shape the built experience in profound ways.

MATTER OF MATERIALS (1:1 SCALE MODEL) This was an in-depth and hands-on analytical exploration focused entirely on metal as a primary construction material, examining its properties, potential, and behavior in architectural applications. The process culminated in the creation of a full-scale, precisely crafted metal joinery, showcasing both technical understanding and material mastery through physical construction and experimentation.

READING THE ARCHITECTONICS (DOCUMENTATION) This exercise was an intensive documentation process aimed at gaining a comprehensive understanding of a building by meticulously analyzing and representing it through architectural plans, sections, detailed wall sections, axonometric projections, intricate door and window details, and physical modeling—offering a holistic view of its spatial, structural, and constructional logic.

STUDY OF ARCHITECT, ITS PROJECT AND SITE

DESIGN PROJECT SITE PLAN AND SECTION SCALE (1:200)

FLOOR PLANS SCALE (1:100)

SECTIONS AND ELEVATIONS SCALE (1:100)

WALL SECTION SCALE (1:20) AND AXONOMETRIC WALL SECTION

SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE DRAWING AND RENDER