Parekh Simran Ankit

CFP004

UAR20138

The first semester focused on developing drawing and representation skills. Continuing in a similar vein, during the second semester, the CFP Studio component focuses on building analytical abilities. Exercises like mapping and data representation engage with on-ground reality, requiring that the students develop their ability to observe, collect data and analyse it, as well as communicate and represent it meaningfully; building elements and materials allows for initial familiarization with these, theoretically as well as through observation of built spaces around; while making and testing structures uses hands-on experience to enable conceptual understanding. Technical drawing II builds on the skills imbibed initially and develops them towards further complexity. All the exercises find their culmination in tackling a design problem, which brings together the skills and abilities while introducing the students for the first time to the design process. These skills will be put to use during L2 studios, and will be discussed in their relevance to the professional practice that designers, architects and urban planners engage in.

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Cognitive map and base map of Mahim (West), a busy neighbourhood in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The cognitive map narrates memories associated with different spots in this area, while the base map conveys information such as the types of buildings and different facilities available.

The above cumulative map of Mahim (West) depicts activity hotspots throughout the day in this area through icons, sketches and brief descriptions.

Different views of a cube built of reed sticks. Alongside, details of junctions and joineries and diagrams representing the mechanism of load transfer.

Documentation of the process of loading the structure till failure and suggested rectifications to correct the above defects.

Drawings of my house, an apartment in a high-rise building. The plan conveys technical details keeping in mind scale and human anthropometry, and the representation drawing represents the characteristics and activities performed in each space.

Different sections cut through the apartment.

The design intent and process behind the making of ‘Veerya Shaanti’, an abode for a yoga practitioner in Jaisalmer.

Plans, sections, hand-made and digital models of ‘Veerya Shaanti’.

Drawing of 'Adventure City ' which is an amusement and recreation park. It is composed of subtracted solids and is set in a jungle inspired by a famous fictional children’s movie.

Different views and sections of the 4x4 House built by Tadao Ando, drafted on SketchUp.