Jay Murthy

CFP004

UBD20065

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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This exercise taught me to venture outside, gather specific data and represent it through a map. It encouraged me to think about who will read the map, how easy it is to comprehend and to communicate effectively with as little text as possible.

Creating cross sections of various types of buildings such as modern and old ‘pol’ houses enabled me to identify various building elements such as beams, lintels, columns and plinths as well as know their functions in the structure. I also understood how to represent various materials in a drawing.

The first half of this exercise involved exploring various joineries and getting accustomed to reed sticks — a unique material. I experimented with various joineries and learnt about what types of loads they bear. A design was then created for a cube using this knowledge.

The reed structure was pushed to the point of failure in its load bearing capacity. This helped identify the flaws in my design, joinery choice and transfer of weight through my structure.

Technical Drawing II delved into accurately representing a house through floor plans, sections and elevations. Through this exercise I learnt how to efficiently measure dimensions and create soft line drawings. I learnt controlling line-weights and the several technicalities of a drawing such as labels and door/window indications.

Contrary to technical drawing, I learnt how to effectively convey a specific aspect (artificial lighting) of a building through a visual.

Adjacency Diagrams and Site Analysis were part of the initial process of TADP. The former helped identify private/public areas, basic organisation as well as circulation between spaces. While the latter represented various characteristics of the site such as elevation, winds and sun paths. These insights later helped in designing the shelter.

The final plan created of the potter’s shelter. It represents spaces, levels, interiors and activities inside.

The culmination sheets of TADP displaying the process and final outcome.