The Courtyard Luag nga Kalihokan by Nischal Abhaykumar

The Courtyard Luag nga Kalihokan by Nischal Abhaykumar is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 A' Design Award nga Bronse in Disenyo sa Arkitektura, Gambalay ug Estruktura Competition Category.

BronseArkitektura· 2019

The Courtyard Luag nga Kalihokan

by Nischal Abhaykumar

Client: M9 Design Studio

A' Design Award nga Bronse Winner in Arkitektura Category

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The Design

About The Courtyard Luag nga Kalihokan

Ang Courtyard usa ka tinukod alang sa kalingawan ug mga kalihokan nga gidisenyo alang sa mga panagtigom sa komunidad. Ang duha ka andana nga estruktura kwadrado ang plano, adunay pinatag nga atop, mga bungbong nga corrugated metal ug frame nga mild steel. Ang usa ka fasada nga corrugated polycarbonate naglibot sa multi-purpose nga luag alang sa mga kalihokan sa unang andana ug nagpasulod og natural nga kahayag ngadto sa sulod. Ang mga tabil nga adunay texture nagbitay sa fasada aron makontrolar ang kahayag panahon sa mga pasundayag. Sa sulod, ang itom nga gipintalan nga steel beams, ang gawasnon nga makita nga deck sheet ceilings, ug ang mga salog nga semento ug kahoy gibiyaan nga makita. Ang mass-produced nga mga bahin nakatabang sa pagpaubos sa gasto ug sa pagpamubo sa panahon sa pagtukod ngadto sa 75 ka adlaw.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Bronse

The Courtyard Luag nga Kalihokan usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Bronse, usa ka labihan ka prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa talagsaon nga mga disenyo nga gipaila sa pagkamamugnaon, kaabtik, ug kamatngon. Ang mga mananaog sa Bronse mga hanas kaayo ug makapahibulong nga mamugnaon nga mga artipakto nga nagpamatuod sa dakong kasinatian, imahinasyon, ug kaabtik sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Gilauman nga ang The Courtyard Luag nga Kalihokan mahimong gipabilhan, gihangaan, ug gihigugma nga butang nga talagsaon ang pagkapropesyonal ug bag-o. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Bronse naglakip sa labing maayong mga praktis sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya ug maayo kaayo tungod sa pagtagad niini sa mga detalye. The Courtyard Luag nga Kalihokan nagtagbaw sa mga panginahanglan sa matahom nga paagi, nag-igo sa mga tinguha, nagbihag sa mga pagbati, ug nagdani sa pagkamausisaon.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The aim was to create a unique building using mass-produced components – cheap price and with short execution timeline. Rectangular in plan, the two-storey building features a flat roof, corrugated metal walls and a mild steel frame. Corrugated polycarbonate sheet facade encases the multi-purpose event space on the first floor. Thin and translucent material is used to replace the regular exterior walls, where natural light can be maximised in the interior space.
Dimensions & Packaging: Built-up area - 3500 sqft. (New building only)
Site area - 6000 sqft.
Tags: Adaptive re-use, modern, industrial, old and new, polycarbonate box
Production Technology: A steel structure made up of I-beams is on show inside the building and has been painted black. Deck sheet ceilings are left exposed, while the floors encompass a mixture of concrete and timber.
Design Challenge: The designated space earlier comprised of a single two-storey building along with a courtyard, set in the client’s grandparents’ house. It is almost a 50-year-old residence along with a garden café that was utilised for events. In the absence of a dedicated space for various functions, the setting of the space was informal and could not generate much revenue. In order to fill the gaps in the existing design, a new structure was introduced and made sure that it would not overpower the older one in height or by use of materials.
Research: Public space is and has been an integral part of communities, serves as a location for people to meet, relax and exchange ideas - refreshment of ones mind or body after work that amuses or stimulates. Informal open recreational space is that which provides opportunities for more passive recreational pursuits. It may also have a scope for informal play. Participation in recreation is regarded as being essential in contributing to people's well being.
Inspiration: The site previously formed part of the garden of a house occupied by the clients' grandparents. The design of the new building was intended to minimise its impact on this existing house, both during and after its construction. A desire to maintain a connection with the existing house informed the decision to keepas much of the existing garden area as possible, and to position the entrance to the new building so it opens onto this space.
Project Duration: The building was completed in June 2018 and the duration of construction was 75 days.
Operation Flow: The inside of this polycarbonate sheet facade is lined by rich textured drapes to control the amount of natural light inside during specific shows and events. Windows are made from the same material as the walls, so they don't offer any additional light but can be opened to let fresh air into the building. At night, lights glowing from within transform the building into a huge light-box along the streetscape.
Team Members: Nischal Abhaykumar
Jesal Pathak
Preethi B Raju
Karamveer Singh
Image Credits: Shamanth Patil Photography