The Veena - A Traditional Instrument Making Workshop

Gajjar Henil Rakeshkumar

AR2058

The Thanjavur site, renowned for its Veena craftsmanship, inspired my design. Observing the intricate process of shaping a solid wood log into the instrument influenced my approach. Just as the Veena is carved, my design sculpts spaces from the earth, creating a harmonious experience akin to the Veena’s sound. The spaces are elevated at different levels, mirroring the instrument’s rhythm and resonance. Courtyards are integrated as peaceful, connecting elements, offering moments of pause. These courtyards, strategically placed, foster interaction between interior and exterior, enhancing the spatial experience through a dialogue of heights and open areas that blend material and immaterial qualities.

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The musical pavilion - a Design problem to understand type of space required for Musical Events

Site visit to thanjavur and measure drawing the veena makers workshops to understand the scale of the space

Exploring the material wax used for making the veena- creating space and forms through the model and developing it further

Creating a central space which is connected to small other spaces as the veena is connected with the drum and string and frets.

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Final Plan for the Proposed Design

Sections for the Proposed Design

Cross Sections for the Proposed Design

Axonometric View of Different Spaces looking towards cafe and Veena making Workshop