Japura River - A Place to Debate and Discuss

Vidhu Sanjeev Neve

AR2021

The Japura River is a collection of four studio spaces made for the purpose of “Debate and Discussion”. “Discussion” refers to the closed condition of the kinetic. Here, the orientation divides the space into four closed and private studio spaces for optimum focus. As the kinetic starts to open up, a courtyard is formed and the space starts to transform into the “Debate”. “Debate” refers to the community events and meetings made possible due to the presence of the singular, common courtyard. Together, the kinetic facilitates a change in the utility of space in all its different positions.

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A 1:1 model of Panchi with a close-up of details as well.

Process drawings and models behind Panchi.

Shortlisted cubes along with kinetic models corresponding to them.

Forming a connection between music and architecture through nine characteristics.

Abstracting a plan and a section whilst taking out qualities from the music piece.

Iterative models and drawings leading to the final design.

Plan and Section of the Japura River.

Wall Section and Kinetic Details explaining how the kinetic works.

Movement diagram along with the site plan and the inverted ceiling plan to complete the drawing set.

A 1:50 representation of the space in a model shown in three different conditions.

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