Tanya Girish Tekchandani

CFP004

U23240

The CEPT Foundation Programme studio is an introduction for students fresh out of school to the rigor and work habits required by an undergraduate degree at CEPT University. The studio is conceptualized as a series of sequentially planned exercises, through which students develop skills and abilities, which are then deployed to address increasingly complex problems falling in four broad categories: visualize and draw, make and learn, anayse and interpret and conceptualise and represent. The exercises are designed to provide foundational skills for students across disciplines at CEPT, between which they maintain a balance. They also reflect an understanding that at the foundation level, these skills overlap to a large extent, and a varied array is of benefit to all students. The studio is taught through intensive 1–2 week long modules, focusing on a particular skill or ability, and a process that emphasizes ongoing feedback in addition to expert faculty lectures.


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A study of the facade of Ganesh Ghat and its architectural response to its location near the river and the period in which it was built.

Designing an inclined tower using reed sticks by creating a modular 3D parallelogram inclined at a 30-degree angle. This design is repeated four times, with each unit slightly staggered backward to progressively increase the incline and rigorously test the model's structural integrity.

Different vertical, horizontal, and angled joinery methods were investigated for constructing the inclined tower, aiming to enhance its durability and structural reliability through rigorous testing and refinement.

Recording the varied flora of Parimal Garden, documenting their seasonal transformations, and illustrating how these changes influence the garden's overall aesthetics and ambiance.

A meticulously handcrafted 3D model exploring various wood-to-wood, metal-to-metal, and wood-to-metal joineries, aimed to create a rigid and tightly integrated structure.

A layout of the CEPT Archives aimed to study the alignment of rooms and openings.

The front and side elevations of the CEPT Archives illustrate detailed designs of the two entrances to the building, emphasizing specific placements of doors and windows, with height measurements referring to the overall building structure.

The Wind Striker, a solar-powered car with an aerodynamic design, enhances its efficiency by minimizing resistance and improving stability. This streamlined design not only reduces air resistance, allowing the car to move more efficiently, but also contributes to greater stability, thereby enhancing its overall performance on the road.

The game board features an infinity loop design, drawing inspiration from the maze-like and seemingly endless streets of Banaras.

The game characters draw inspiration from the natives of Varanasi, each intricately associated with an element commonly found in Banaras facades, such as marble or wood. These elements inherently grant them unique advantages within the game, enhancing their strategic importance.