Press Release
The Courtyard Recreational Space by Nischal Abhaykumar Receives the Bronze A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design
The international grand jury of the 2018 - 2019 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Nischal Abhaykumar for architecture, building and structure design
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COMO, Italy, April 25, 2019 /DesignNewswire/ The Courtyard Recreational Space by Nischal Abhaykumar, designed for M9 Design Studio, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The recognition forms part of the 2018 - 2019 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Bronze A' Design Award
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
About The Courtyard Recreational Space
The Courtyard is a recreational and event building designed for community gatherings. The two-storey structure is rectangular in plan, with a flat roof, corrugated metal walls and a mild steel frame. A corrugated polycarbonate facade encloses the multi-purpose event space on the first floor and brings natural light into the interior. Textured drapes line the facade to control light during shows. Inside, black painted steel beams, exposed deck sheet ceilings and floors of concrete and timber are left visible. Mass-produced components kept the cost low and the construction period to 75 days.
About Nischal Abhaykumar
Experienced professional with a demonstrated history of working in the architecture & planning industry. Skilled in developing unique design concepts with structural and material optimisation. Strong professional with a Master of Arts in Advanced Architectural Design focused in Architecture from Staatliche Hochschule für Bildende Künste (Städelschule) Frankfurt.
Award Record
Nischal Abhaykumar is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award
The A' Architecture Design Award is an international architectural design competition recognizing good architectural designs by best architects worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to architectural design studios, building contractors, structural engineering firms and architecture and design consultants from all countries. Entries typically include skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions and religious structures. Awarded architectural projects are published at https://designers.org/design-category/architecture
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/76233
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/76233
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!76233
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/234014
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://www.mnine.in
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- The Courtyard Recreational Space
- Function
- Recreational Space
- Category
- Architecture, Building and Structure Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture
- Colors
- Slate Gray, Dark Olive Green, Light Slate Gray, Dark Slate Gray and Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- M9 Design Studio
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Nischal Abhaykumar
- Country
- India
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2018 - 2019
- Design ID
- #76233
Credits
- Team
- Jesal Pathak, Preethi B Raju and Karamveer Singh
- Image Credits
- Shamanth Patil Photography
Design Details
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Realization and 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.
- Operation and Interaction
- 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.
- Project Duration and Location
- The building was completed in June 2018 and the duration of construction was 75 days.
- Specifications
- Built-up area - 3500 sqft. (New building only) Site area - 6000 sqft.
- Keywords
- Adaptive re-use, modern, industrial, old and new, polycarbonate box
