Jihan Kanaiyalal Patel

AR2057

Kaliedocrypt: The Obscured Fractal Citadel

The Citadel - an underground residence for a naag vamsa within a sea cliff - is excavated using rikta, a mineral enabling implosive construction. Blending fractured geometry with exposed tourmaline crystals, the space evokes intimidation and disorientation. Within the central void, additional interior spaces create a layered design thus establishing a “space within space,” motif, which recurs throughout the citadel. Key features include thorn-covered bridges, towering wind pipes, and glowing light tubes, illuminating undulating surfaces designed for naags’ fluid movement. The Citadel’s architecture combines cunning and crystalline beauty, standing as a testament to the naags’ dominance and stealth.

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This exercise involved analyzing a movie's architectural style and reimagining a familiar space, by applying those principles in a creative, scenario-based transformation.

Designing speculative scenarios through curated AI visuals and drawings.

Decoding the narrative, through the lens of Naags.

Design Development, initial sketches.

Study of construction process, and initial collages.

Different iteration for the citadel.

Establishing a lexicon, and articulating the construction process.

Sectional Perspective Highlighting the Interplay of Spaces and terrain.

Part section showcasing the prisons below a residential unit. Zoomed in bubbles showcasing the murder house and interrogation room.

Views showcasing the different spatial experiences.