WORKSHOPS ORGANISED AND

CONDUCTED AT IIT ROORKEECONDUCTED AT IIT ROORKEE

Smriti Saraswat, Assistant professor,

Department of Architecture and Planning, IIT Roorkee

WORKSHOP 01

Workshop Title - Explorations in Papier Mache and its Applications in

Interior- Architecture

Expert - Mr. Shaam Pahapalkar (Lalit Kala Academy; NID; CEPT; Independent)

Focus - The workshop focuses on Material Explorations in Interior-

Architecture, and Applications in Construction Industry; taking

Papier-Mache as a medium.

Workshop Module - a) Awareness Through Expert Lecture

b) Hands-On Exposure b) Hands-On Exposure

c) Conceptual Development Through Brainstorming

d) Prototype Development

Description - This workshop is an introduction to the process; materials; tools;

techniques and methods of Papier Mache craft in India. Hands-on training in

making of the medium and its various stages will compliment with the

discussion about its cultural significance in India. The primitive process of

recycling waste paper to smooth malleable pulp will be practiced thoroughly

to produce a sturdy surface. The same will be translated into exploratory ideas

& forms. Techniques introduced will cover the sculptural processes of armature

construction; layering; carving; modeling; painting and lacquering.

WORKSHOP 01 - A w a r e n e s s

WORKSHOP 01 – H a n d s - O n E x p o s u r e

WORKSHOP 01 – H a n d s - O n E x p o s u r e

WORKSHOP 01 – C o n c e p t u a l D e v e l o p m e n t

WORKSHOP 01 – P r o t o t y p e s

WORKSHOP 01 – P r o t o t y p e s

WORKSHOP 01 – P r o t o t y p e s

WORKSHOP 01 – P r o t o t y p e s

WORKSHOP 01 – C o l l a g e

WORKSHOP 02

Workshop Title - Terracotta: Transformation Through Time and Technology

Expert – Ar. Priyanka Mangaonkar (CEPT; CARBSE; TERI; BRICK; Independent)

and Smriti Saraswat

Focus - The workshop focuses on different stages of transformation of

terracotta as a material, and establishes its relevance as a

construction material in current scenario with the help of innovative

prototypes.

Workshop Module - a) Awareness Through Expert LectureWorkshop Module - a) Awareness Through Expert Lecture

b) Hands-On Exposure

c) Conceptual Development Through Brainstorming

d) Prototype Development

Description - Terracotta as a material till now has taken different influences to

reach to the urban scale. From a material predominantly used for household

& domestic use, it has been slowly shifting to building & construction industry.

The use of terracotta hollow blocks is useful for efficient construction and ease

of handling. Since half a century, research and development has proved the

potential of terracotta as a material for construction.

WORKSHOP 02 - A w a r e n e s s

WORKSHOP 02 – H a n d s - O n E x p o s u r e

WORKSHOP 02 – H a n d s - O n E x p o s u r e

WORKSHOP 02 – C o n c e p t u a l D e v e l o p m e n t

WORKSHOP 02 – P r o t o t y p e s

WORKSHOP 02 – P r o t o t y p e s

WORKSHOP 02 – P r o t o t y p e s

WORKSHOP 02 – P r o t o t y p e s

WORKSHOP 02 – C o l l a g e

WORKSHOP 02 – C o l l a g e

WORKSHOP 03

Workshop Title – Origami and Kirigami

Expert – Smriti Saraswat and Saptarshi Kolay

Focus - Workshop focuses on Material Explorations and Applications in

Interior-Architecture, taking Origami and Kirigami techniques as media.

Workshop Module - a) Awareness Through Expert Lecture

b) Conceptual Development Through Brainstorming

c) Prototype Development

Description - This workshop is an introduction to the techniques of Origami and Description - This workshop is an introduction to the techniques of Origami and

Kirigami. The main aim for such an exposure is to develop a thought process for

exploring varied innovations and applications in Interior-Architecture, and to

develop prototypes using different techniques.

WORKSHOP 03 – C o l l a g e

WORKSHOP 03 – C o l l a g e

WORKSHOP 03 – C o l l a g e

WORKSHOP 04

Workshop Title – Joinery Details in Bamboo

Expert – Smriti Saraswat, Gaurav Chaudhary, Rohit Chaudhary and Murtaza

Focus - The workshop focuses on joinery details in Bamboo and Material

Explorations in Interior-Architecture.

Workshop Module - a) Awareness Through Expert Lecture

b) Hands-On Exposure

c) Conceptual Development Through Brainstorming

d) Prototype Developmentd) Prototype Development

Description - This workshop is an introduction to the process; materials; tools;

techniques and methods of developing joinery in Bamboo. Hands-on training

and explorations in bamboo through this workshop will enrich the students to

develop new ideas for construction.

WORKSHOP 03 – C o l l a g e

WORKSHOP 05

Workshop Title - Calligraphy

Expert – Smriti Saraswat, Murtaza Mohammadi, Rohit Chaudhary

Focus - The workshop focuses on Calligraphy techniques, and their importance

in form evolution and structuring.

Workshop Module - a) Awareness Through Expert Lecture

b) Hands-On Exposure

Description - This workshop is an introduction to the process; materials; tools;

techniques and methods of Calligraphy.techniques and methods of Calligraphy.

WORKSHOP 04 – C o l l a g e

WORKSHOP 06

Workshop Title – Cardboard/Edge Board Explorations

Expert – Smriti Saraswat

Focus - The workshop focuses on utilizing low cost and recyclable materials

like cardboard/ edge board for interior-architecture applications.

Workshop Module - a) Awareness Through Expert Lecture

b) Hands-On Exposure

c) Conceptual Development Through Brainstorming

d) Prototype Development d) Prototype Development

Description - This workshop is introduced to expose the students to the

concepts of sustainability; recyclable materials; low cost materials; low-tech.

practices; and, innovative prototypes for Interior-Architecture.

WORKSHOP 06 – C o l l a g e

WORKSHOP 07

Workshop Title – Space-Making Elements

Expert – Smriti Saraswat

Focus - The workshop focuses on understanding varied space-making

elements in Interior-Architecture.

Workshop Module - a) Awareness Through Expert Lecture

b) Developing Prototypes

Description - This workshop is an exposure to varied space-making elements in

Interior-Architecture like – stairs; roof-forms; windows; doors etc. This will give Interior-Architecture like – stairs; roof-forms; windows; doors etc. This will give

students a fair idea of component parts of these elements and their

construction/assembly techniques.

WORKSHOP 07 – C o l l a g e

Workshop Title – Colour Configurations in Interior-Architecture

Expert – Smriti Saraswat and Saili Sonar

Focus - The workshop mainly focused on understanding the cohesive presence

of Colour and colour proportions with important elements present in the palaces

like geometry, motifs and patterns and their effect all together, as colour does

not exist in isolation. Colour is more of a visual entity grasped through visual

perception.

Workshop Module - a) Awareness Through Expert Lecture

WORKSHOP 08

Workshop Module - a) Awareness Through Expert Lecture

b) Understanding NCS as a Tool for Colour Communication

c) Creating Story Boards

d) Developing Colour Palettes

e) Application on a 2D or a 3D surface

Description - There are various facets of colour study and it is a specialization in

itself, but for the purpose of basic understanding of colour in design, the

workshop focused on perceived colours and their interaction with each other,

which developed an understanding of the overall visual language of colour,

which is not only restricted to Interior Architecture but is also applicable to all the

facets of design.

WORKSHOP 08 – C o l l a g e

WORKSHOP 08 – C o l l a g e

WORKSHOP 08 – C o l l a g e

Workshop Title – Creative Workshop on Weaving

Expert – Smriti Saraswat and Ram Kumar

Focus - This workshop was done for first year architecture students, and aimed

at exposing them to the indigenous materials and skills. They were also

exposed to concepts like - 'architectural skin'; textiles in 'Interior-Architecture';

'Inter-disciplinarity in Interior-Architecture; and, 'Craftmanship and Community

Spirit''.

Workshop Module - a) Awareness Through Expert Lecture

b) Understanding NCS as a Tool for Colour Communication

WORKSHOP 09

b) Understanding NCS as a Tool for Colour Communication

c) Creating Story Boards

d) Developing Colour Palettes

e) Application on a 2D or a 3D surface

Description - This workshop was conducted by Navjyoti Hastshilp Vikas

Sansthan, an organisation based in Uttarkhand, during 18th to 19th October

2015. The workshop was a hands-on exposure under the guidance of master

craftpersons, where the students could work with looms; understand the

process of weaving; raw materials; tools and techniques involved. They also

participated in a discourse focusing on importance of skill development, and

further explored the applications of textiles in interior-architecture.

WORKSHOP 09 – C o l l a g e

Workshop Title – Photography-cum-Script Writing Workshop

Expert – Smriti Saraswat and Himanshu Soni

Focus - The workshop mainly focused on grasping the tools and techniques of

photography; and understanding how narratives are a fundamental perceptual

form. Further, the students were involved in the process of script writing.

Workshop Module - a) Awareness Through Expert Lecture

b) Demonstration and Hands-On Exercises

c) Creating Story Boards

WORKSHOP 10

c) Creating Story Boards

d) Exhibition

Description – This was a workshop conducted by Himanshu Soni for the

Cinematic Section, IIT Roorkee during 04th - 05th Oct 15. The workshop focused

on several aspects of photography - conceptualization; narrativity; composition;

basics; technique; technology; media; interesting kinds such as trick

photography and time lapse photography.

WORKSHOP 10 – C o l l a g e

WORKSHOP 11 - ‘DHAROHAR’

A THREE DAY NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON CRAFT AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT

FOR SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

oWorkshop Patron: Prof. Pradipta Banerji, Director, IIT Roorkee

oChief Guest: Mrs. Amita Sharma (former Secretary, Govt. of India)

oWorkshop Coordinator: Smriti Saraswat, Assistant Professor

Department of Architecture and Planning

oWorkshop Co-Coordinator(s): Dr. Ila Gupta, HOD

Department of Architecture and Planning

Dr. Gaurav Raheja, Associate Professor

Department of Architecture and Planning

Harshit Lakra, Assistant Professor

Department of Architecture and Planning

Saptarshi Kolay, Assistant Professor

Department of Architecture and Planning

oOrganised under the aegis of: Centre for Urban Design and Development (CUDD), IIT Roorkee

oDates: 16th - 18th August 15

oInvited Experts: 07 (from all over India)

oCraftperson(s): 26 (from different parts of Uttarakhand)

oIn-House Mentors: 06 (from different departments of IIT Roorkee)

oStudents: 90 (from all over India including IIT Roorkee)

oCraft and Skills in Focus: Aepan; Copper; Ringal; Wood; Weaving

oSupport: UHHDC; UBFDB; DIC Almora and Studio Alaya

WORKSHOP 11 - Brief Outline

‘Dharohar’ means Heritage. The state of Uttarakhand is home to unique and exquisite art and

craft forms such as aepan; tamta (copper); ringaal kaam (a natural grass like bamboo);

raambans; lantana; likhai kaam (wood carving); pashan kala (stone craft); kaashth kala

(wood craft); natural fibres; textiles; candle making; and several indigenous architectural

styles that have been nurtured, practiced and celebrated by countless artisans and

craftpersons. IIT Roorkee aims to document and study the indigenous art-craft forms and

skills in Uttarakhand that have ingrained in them the material and spiritual sensibilities of the

region and its culture. It further aims to endure a rigorous process to preserve this knowledge

repository and make available new avenues of access to the creative and cultural industries,

focusing on the symphony of tradition and continuity, without losing the identity and

originality. This workshop was a small attempt in this endeavour. It was a tribute to the art-

craft and artisans-craftpersons of India, and was especially dedicated to commend and

glorify such traditions and skills in Uttarakhand. The workshop had three focus areas:

1) Heritage Awareness and Cultural Industries

2) Craft and Skill Development for Sustainable Design

3) Future Road Maps

Lighting of Lamp by Craftpersons Honouring the Craftpersons Director IIT Roorkee and the Chief Guest

launching the report – ‘Sanchay’

Aepan Workshop Copper Workshop

Ringal Workshop Wood Workshop

Weaving Workshop

Craft Bazaar and Exhibition

The Patron and the Chief Guest

addressing the gathering

Distinguished Guests and Audience Coordinator and the Co-Coordinator

in conversation

Co-Coordinators enjoying the meal Co-Coordinator conducting a

session

The Expert Speakers on Stage,

ready to share their insight

The In-House Mentors in Action Valedictory and the Certificate Distribution

WORKSHOP 11 - Future Vision

1) Creating Culturally Sustainable Livelihoods: In sync with the government mandate for

promoting ‘skill development’ and ‘make in India’, this workshop resulted in the creation

of a steering group comprising of varied stakeholders (artisans, craftpersons, students,

mentors, other participants), who will discuss and develop ways to take the craftpersons’

skills forward for creating culturally sustainable livelihoods. On the eve of Independence

Day, IIT Roorkee launched this workshop with an endeavour to work towards creating

independent and sustainable ways of living for the artisans and craftpersons of

Uttarakhand.

2) Developing Frameworks of Innovation embedded in Tradition: IIT Roorkee will continue 2) Developing Frameworks of Innovation embedded in Tradition: IIT Roorkee will continue

to facilitate exchanges between artisans, craftpersons, young students in design schools,

experts and professionals to promote interaction, and develop frameworks of innovation

focusing on skill development; innovative prototypes; ways of production and marketing;

and, better employment (but, without losing originality and identity of these art and craft

forms)

3) A Centre in the near future focusing on Skill Development: In fact, these workshops,

which are proposed as series, may be considered as the operative end of a larger centre in

the near future, where individual art and craft clusters are engaged with.