Temporal Diffusion Plane
Fall 2017 | Light and Sustainable Design | Prof. Matt Fajkus
Three and a half stories residential building for a family of three members was designed and constructed at Kathmandu, Nepal. Rcc structure with ground and first floor as a rentable space were conceptualized taking solar exposure into considerable. Kathmandu with a monsoon climate has four different seasons: Winter, Summer, Rainy, and Spring. So the building is designed in such a way that it has the highest solar exposure during winter while during summer the building is well shaded. Moreover, shading from the rain is also taken into consideration. The architecture style of the Kathmandu valley is studied and the building is conceptualized which shows respect towards the surrounding contemporary style.
Three and a half stories residential building for a family of three members was designed and constructed at Kathmandu, Nepal. Rcc structure with ground and first floor as a rentable space were conceptualized taking solar exposure into considerable. Kathmandu with a monsoon climate has four different seasons: Winter, Summer, Rainy, and Spring. So the building is designed in such a way that it has the highest solar exposure during winter while during summer the building is well shaded. Moreover, shading from the rain is also taken into consideration. The architecture style of the Kathmandu valley is studied and the building is conceptualized which shows respect towards the surrounding contemporary style.
Three and a half stories residential building for a family of three members was designed and constructed at Kathmandu, Nepal. Rcc structure with ground and first floor as a rentable space were conceptualized taking solar exposure into considerable. Kathmandu with a monsoon climate has four different seasons: Winter, Summer, Rainy, and Spring. So the building is designed in such a way that it has the highest solar exposure during winter while during summer the building is well shaded. Moreover, shading from the rain is also taken into consideration. The architecture style of the Kathmandu valley is studied and the building is conceptualized which shows respect towards the surrounding contemporary style.
Temporal Diffusion Plane
Fall 2017 | Light and Sustainable Design | Prof. Matt Fajkus
Project partners: Rob Manion, Elijah Montez, Shani Saul
Temporal Diffusion Plane
Fall 2017 | Light and Sustainable Design | Prof. Matt Fajkus
Project partners: Rob Manion, Elijah Montez, Shani Saul
Perforations on the building envelope are designed to reflect the changing seasons and subsequently the changing quality and angle of natural light. Made of Ductal high-performance concrete the façade is either fully open to allow full light into space or punctured in a pattern that creates an interesting and dynamic light that moves as time passes.
Light historically has governed our days. Long before the existence of “artificial” light, the sun was the driving force behind all human activity. Today, daylight affords numerous biological, emotional, and perceptual advantages to the human body that are unmatched by artificial lighting mechanisms. Architecturally, natural light has the ability to connect us with the present moment and encourage an increased awareness of our environment. It reminds us of the passage of time by infusing the material world with that of the ephemeral, and in doing so, harmonizes the user with the natural world. As light is redefined through the passage of time, the experiential quality and use of its respective spaces shifts as well. A sustainable built environment will focus on harvesting and honoring the ephemeral quality of natural light to reengage the human body and mind.
Perforations on the building envelope are designed to reflect the changing seasons and subsequently the changing quality and angle of natural light. Made of Ductal high-performance concrete the façade is either fully open to allow full light into space or punctured in a pattern that creates an interesting and dynamic light that moves as time passes.
Light historically has governed our days. Long before the existence of “artificial” light, the sun was the driving force behind all human activity. Today, daylight affords numerous biological, emotional, and perceptual advantages to the human body that are unmatched by artificial lighting mechanisms. Architecturally, natural light has the ability to connect us with the present moment and encourage an increased awareness of our environment. It reminds us of the passage of time by infusing the material world with that of the ephemeral, and in doing so, harmonizes the user with the natural world. As light is redefined through the passage of time, the experiential quality and use of its respective spaces shifts as well. A sustainable built environment will focus on harvesting and honoring the ephemeral quality of natural light to reengage the human body and mind.
Mandir
2016 | Volunteering Work
Mandir
2016 | Volunteering Work
Archery Center
Fall 2014 | Settlement Planning | NEC
Archery Center was conceptualized after the settlement study of Marpha village. Marpha village is located in Mustang District, Himalayan Region. After the study of household and building survey held by our group of six members, each member analyzed the condition of the village and conceptualized the projects that are necessary for the development. Since Archery is an old and traditional game of Himalayan region I decide to design Archery Center in Marpha. Developing the trek route to Dhaulagiri and providing view spot at the end of the village with the view of the village and Nilgiri Moutain is secondary propose of this design while promoting Archery and developing Annual Archery festival to district level is the primary one.
Site Analysis
SITE ANALYSIS:
LOCATION:
The southern corner of Marpha
SITE:
7 Ropani 2 Anna
GRADIENT:
1:9 slope site
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CLIMATIC CONDITION:
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Cold and Windy
SITE SURROUNDING:
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EAST: Village
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WEST: Hill
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SOUTH: Hill
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NORTH: Old Settlement
ACCESS AND APPROACH:
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5’ wide road in the east and
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5’- 8’wide Dhaulagiri trek route in the north
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SWOT ANALYSIS
STRENGTH
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Located at top of the hill
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Surrounded by hill
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In a gradient of 1:9
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At the corner of the village
WEAKNESS:
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Irregular site
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Decreasing slope
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Tertiary road
OPPORTUNITY:
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Dhaulagiri trek route through the site
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Perfect view of Nilgiri and Village
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Inside the village
THREAD:
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Of northern seasonal wind
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Of drainage due to slope site
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Lack of security due to two public roads
Site Development
REQUIREMENTS OF ARCHERY CENTRE:
Outdoor Archery Space
30M long span
Indoor Archery Space
30M long span
Restaurant and Lounge
Administration (Community based)
Community Hall
Equipment workshop and Storage
Merchandise
Landscaping
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AIMS OF DESIGN:
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To provide comfortable space for archery festival.
To develop traditional archery competition at the regional level.
To conduct archery practice in indoor archery space in the winter season.
To provide a community hall for community programs.
To provide one roof for community representatives.
Design merchandise with facilities of selling archery equipment made in workshop nearby.
NILGIRI AXIS
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VILLAGE AXIS
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ENTRY AXIS
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