Kavneer Kaur

CFP004

U22097

After focusing on developing drawing and representation skills in first semester, during the second semester, the CFP Studio component focuses on building analytical abilities with exercises like mapping and data representation, buidling elements and materials, making and testing structures, technical drawing II and tackling a design problem. 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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All the three images focus on ordering principles. The first image is the identification of principles on campus. The second consists of self composed objects to show a particular principle. Third is the identification of correct principles in the map such as cluster, grid.

The map here shows a pattern being followed by vehicles at the Bhadra Plaza. The data depicts the pattern with respect to three time intervals based on the information gathered during regular site visits.

Cantilever beam structure was prepared using reed sticks and lashing methods. The structure was then tested to check if it matches the estimated load bearing capacity. Different stresses such as shear forces were identified as a cause of failure. Rectification were made to produce a better structure.

Joining elements- The cube was ideated and the dimensions of the joineries were worked out using sketchup. The aim was to produce a stable cube with joineries between same/different materials.

Different views of the produced cube. Various joineries were tried and applied. Hardware like rivets, nut, bolts were explored.

Process for graphic composition representing the works of Tyeb Mehta. The process started with making mind maps of collected information about the artist and his works. Using the artist's colour palette and techniques, sample were made.

Final graphical composition which is an abstract using elements and colour palette of the artist. Second image is the pixelation wherein I have tried to use most appropriate colour in each 1*1 cm grid box.

The infographic explains the process and shows estimated cost of monthly, daily expenses. It represents the quantities of ingredients and the cost involved by a waffle maker vendor. The expenses shown have been categorised as one time, direct and indirect costs.

The drawing is a representation of an imagined setting. Attributes and elements that could physically allow one to relate to the imagined world were highlighted and worked on from the written essay. Elements and colour palette were chosen according to the write up. Process sketches and reference images lead to the final view.