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[portfolio]Rujuta Milind Kulkarni [a1655270]
“Architecture is not just a profession. It is a lifestyle.”
ContentsThis portfolio is an amalgamation all the tasks completed in the course of Repre-sentation II from Weeks 1 to 8 at the Uni-versity of Adelaide in the year 2015.
The WindowIslamic Jali: Central Asia
Gothic Stained Glass: Europe0102
Jameson Tea HousePerspective View
Rhino Model0304
Site PlanPlan and Top Elevation
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Sectional TransectsElevations
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Exploded Isometric ViewsDetail Drawings
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Design InterventionInitial Concept SketchesInitial ProposalPrecedent Study
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The Floating GreenhousePerspective ViewRhino ModelSite PlanPlanSectional Transect 1Sectional Transect 2Front ElevationRight ElevationExploded Isometric ViewsDetail Drawings: 2DDetail Drawings: 3D
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The WindowIslamic Jali: Central Asia
01 Different architectural styles over the globe in-clude windows as an integral part of their design not only to serve as an external opening but also to enhance interior beauty with interactions be-tween light and shadow. Incorporating intricate designs, motifs and carvings into the windows elevates their position from a utility to a compo-nent of the design contributing to the aesthetic beauty of the overall structure. In Mughal era architecture, windows are often adorned with marble or stone carvings over the openings to diffuse the light entering the interior. These type of windows are called ‘jali’ windows which de-rive their name from the obstruction offered by the marble or stone carvings to light. This light casts patterned shadows which provide an in-teresting interaction between the two opposites.
The WindowGothic Stained Glass: Europe
Stained glass windows have been in existence since Phoenician and Roman times as a deco-rative device for buildings. This type of window consists of painted or metallic stained glass often of large sizes mounted on frames held together with lead. These windows can be considered as a unique art form as they transcend different faiths and civilizations as well as geographical locations. Often these serve multiple purposes such as acting as opaque barriers externally but allow light to filter through inside thus creating fantastic images with vivid colours. Such win-dows often consist of panels depicting stories or images of deities. Extensive amount of work is put in making such intricate windows and creat-ing masterpieces of astounding craftsmanship.
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Perspective View
The perspective view of the Tea House depicts the manner in which the design interacts with its surrounding space. The surrounding trees amidst which the tea house sits lend an air of tranquility to the design by providing a sense of isolation.
04Jameson Tea House
Rhino Model
The David James Tea House sits on a raised platform and strategically stacked stone steps lead the way to the entrance. The structure consists of a steel frame within which wall sized panels of glass are installed. On one side of the tea house, a double door window opens up the interior of the structure which further helps to integrate the surroundings of the dwelling.Two long columns are placed longitudinally along the central room. These columns form a part of the roof structure. Due to this, the entire tea house appears as a uniform and balanced whole instead of resembling different bits and pieces.
05Jameson Tea House
Site Plan
The Jameson Tea house is situated in the back-yard of a residential dwelling. Located at a short distance from the house, a small row of stone steps lead to the tea house. A number of small trees surround the structure, thus providing it with a uniquely detached position from the main house. The location of the tea house en-sures integration of the space with the ambient surroundings while maintaining a sense of self.
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06Jameson Tea House
Plan and Top Elevation
The plan shows a rectangular structure which is in accordance to the classic angular Japanese architectural style. Entry into the teahouse is facil-itated by irregular stone steps which incorporate the form of stepping stones into the design. The vertical I-beams are strategically placed so as to offer minimum hindrance to the user’s view while imparting a unique personality to the tea house.
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07Jameson Tea HouseSectional Transects
The longitudinal and transverse section shows that the structure is supported by a series of me-tallic legs at the bottom and by a combination of overhead beams. This gives an impression of ‘lightness’ to the tea house as the structure ap-pears to be hanging from the I-beams. The slop-ing ceiling creates an illusion of a ‘large’ space to the user. Floor to celing glass windows allow complete access of the exterior to the user.
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08Jameson Tea House
Elevations
The front and side elevations portray the steel and glass structure of the tea house. The steel elements provide a feel of solidarity to the de-sign and the wall sized glass panels act as a means to combine the interior and exterior en-vironments and create a sense of tranquility.
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Exploded Isometric Views
The following explosions provide a better un-derstanding of how the tea house design works as a whole. The overall arrangement of the structure is orderly and neat. Most of the elements are stacked above each other ver-tically and hence line up. The second expod-ed view draws attention to the connection between the steel framing and glass panels.
Exploded view of steel fram-ing with inset glass joining the doble door window
Timber framedglass win-dow
Steel frame
Glass panel
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Detail Drawings
The accompanying drawings indicate dif-ferent connections and details of the structure. This provides structural knowl-edge about the design of the tea house.
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Steel brac-ing for roof structure
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Structure of glass panels inlaid in steel frame
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Connection of I-beam columns
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Connections of roof structure
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Initial Concept Sketches
These initial concept sketches dealt with analyzing the elements of the tea house. The aim was to modify the elements seper-ately instead of treating them as a whole.
Lets in light
Timber Strips
Central Room Position
Shifts focus from the cen-ter
Longitudinal columns offer support in the center
Uniform sup-port provided
12Design Intervention
Initial Proposal
Based on the initial concept sketches, the fol-lowing design was proposed. It was meant to be located in the same position as the Jameson Tea House and serve the same pur-pose. However, on further deliberation, this design was discarded as it did not explore other possiblities of purpose and composition.
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Precedent Study
Further research was conducted and a new design was developed which was intend-ed to be a greenhouse. The following prece-dents helped in the conception of the design.
14The Floating Greenhouse
Perspective View
The design intervention is carried out to cre-ate a unique greenhouse which appears to be floating on water. The greenhouse is designed whilst keeping in mind its surrounding area. The short walk to the entrance into the structure al-lows the user to admire the design of the green-house and also its relation with the surrounds.
15The Floating Treehouse
Rhino Model
True to its name, the Floating Greenhouse sits on a body of water which is enclosed by a tim-ber lined concrete structure from all sides. The gradual ascent onto the deck is facilitated by a trio of steps which then descend into the wa-ter towards the central structure. The Green House is sopported by a concrete block in the center and vertical I-beams on either side of the structure connect to its core. This imparts uniformity and balance to the entire design.
16The Floating Greenhouse
Site Plan
The site selected for the proposed greenhouse is within the Adelaide Botanic Gardens locat-ed on North Terrace SA 5000. The botanic gar-den acts as a perfect site for the greenhouse as space is required to store the ever increas-ing varieties of native plant species it displays.
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17The Floating Greenhouse
Plan
The plan shows a centralised structure en-closed by a wooden deck and appears to sit directly on top of the water enclosure. The slightly rounded edges of the main structure provide a softness to the design and compli-ments the rigid I-beam supports on the edg-es perfectly. The deck containes small plant beds on the front and rear sides and thus-framing the entrance into the greenhouse.
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Sectional Transect 1
The following section through the center of structures provides insight into the ‘floating’ arrangement of the greenhouse. The struc-ture is positioned just above the level of water. The I- beams connected to the central beam through steel cables appear to be suspending the entire structure. The concrete steps on ei-ther sides have a more aesthetic rather than practical purpose to allow a subtle transition between the different levels of the design.
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19The Floating Greenhouse
Sectional Transect 2
This second sections focuses on the entrance of the greenhouse. The short walk from the steps to the central structure is supported by con-crete base. The central I-beam is embedded deep into a concrete block and cts as its main support. The planting beds on the edges add an element of softness to the deck structure.
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20The Floating Greenhouse
Front Elevation
The front elevation offers an excellent view of the form of the central structure. The design is developed to resemble a central tree;like structure. The middle supports act as a tree trunk which then spread out as branches and reach the ground. The row of I-beams ap-pear to be suspending the entire greenhouse.
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21The Floating Greenhouse
Right Elevation
The side elevation shows the placement of the I-beams in relation to the structure. It also depicts the spatial arrangement of the deck with respect to the centralised greenhouse.
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22The Floating GreenhouseExploded Isometric Views
The following explosions provide a better un-derstanding of how the greenhouse design works as a whole. It shows the hidden com-plexity of the structure and the centralised connection between the different layers of the design. The exploded view of the floor structure indicates the continuity of the steel and glass structure beneath the surface of the water.
Exploded view of floor structure
23The Floating Greenhouse
Detail Drawings: 2D
The accompanying drawings focus on the structural elements of the design. They show the connections between the concrete footing, the timber floor and the I-beams.
Detail 1
Timber cladding
Joists Concrete trough
Concrete footing
Concrete steps
Detail 2
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Concrete Footing
ConnectingPanel
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Detail Drawings: 3D
These details show the connections be-tween the the steel cables and the I-beam. It also clarifies the manner which the steel and glass frame of the structure is formed.
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Steel I-beam
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Steel Bracing
Glass Panel
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