Dhiraj Poddar

AR2049

Antaranga - Innermost Being

Antaranga - Innermost Being, located in Kumbakonam, is a meditation and yoga retreat center set in a densely forested area. The concept of different levels and continuous surfaces which keeps on changing from wall to plinth to surface depending on the sectional requirement of the  layout, that allows for a unique, personalized experience. The form achieved, utilizing the active bending and contouring mechanism, contributes to the intuitive learning achieved through the model-making processes used earlier in the explorations. The area has a sense of rhythm to it, which is necessary for meditation and other pursuits.

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Case Study : Learning from masters and contemporary gurus

Exploring Active Bending System through Physical Model

Exploring Active Bending System through Digital Model

Form and Light : Learning how light enables perception of form as a space

Deriving a Genrative form informed by learnings from previous exercises

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Experiential Dome made using Paper Mache : Based on the principle of Active Bending Structures