Sanghvi Rushabh Anand Nilpa

CD4003

Rehal ( Spatial System )

Project explores a modular system designed for functional adaptability through parametric control. Starting with module-to-module connection strategies, a point-to-point (scissor-like) mechanism was selected for its geometric influence and minimal connection requirements. While pivot position alters the module’s geometry, the angle critically impacts its spatial depth. At a larger scale, the aggregation of modules reveals how parametric inputs shape global geometry and enable flexibility. This adaptable framework lays the foundation for evolving the system into more complex spatial configurations, including curved and doubly-curved forms.


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CRAFT - Over a three-week period, this project explores clay 3D printing as a material-specific fabrication process, focusing on modular design and system-based approaches. By integrating computational tools like parametric scripting, the aim is to develop precise, adaptable workflows tailored to clay’s unique behavior. The deliverables include fabricated prototypes, a parametric script, and comprehensive documentation to serve as a studio-wide resource. Through this, the project fosters proficiency in clay fabrication, system thinking in modular design, and the ability to create replicable, automated workflows that respond to material constraints.

ART - Over a two-week period, this project explores the intersection of material, geometry, and climate through the creation of an expressive, responsive pavilion. Centered around the theme of energy and matter exchange, the design investigates how natural forces sunlight, heat, and humidity can shape and animate architectural form. Through passive strategies and material responsiveness, the pavilion becomes a sensory artifact, revealing invisible environmental flows and embodying the poetic potential of climate as a design partner.

Scissor Unit Mechanism

Module Exploration

Local Geometry

Form Finding

Spatial Configurations

+ Among all the parameters member, joinery, module configuration and global geometry the key observation was that the depth of each scissor unit is primarily influenced by two factors: the width of the member and the width of the joinery. + With each tweak in parameters—such as pivot location, angle, and member dimensions—the system reveals new spatial possibilities, including the generation of double curvature, directional shifts in geometry, and the emergence of wavy forms + The system can be organized around a central spine, from which the scissor units expand and collapse. This spine could align with a lobby or circulation path, enabling the structure to unfold when needed to cover space, and retract to restore openness.

Physical Prototype

Project Video