The Courtyard Espace récréatif by Nischal Abhaykumar

The Courtyard Espace récréatif by Nischal Abhaykumar is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 A' Design Award de Bronze in Design d'Architecture, Bâtiment et Structure Competition Category.

BronzeArchitecture· 2019

The Courtyard Espace récréatif

by Nischal Abhaykumar

Client: M9 Design Studio

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Architecture Category

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The Design

About The Courtyard Espace récréatif

The Courtyard est un bâtiment récréatif et événementiel conçu pour accueillir les rassemblements de la communauté. La structure sur deux niveaux présente un plan rectangulaire, une toiture plate, des murs en tôle ondulée et une ossature en acier doux. Une façade en polycarbonate ondulé enveloppe l'espace événementiel polyvalent du premier étage et fait entrer la lumière naturelle à l'intérieur. Des draperies texturées bordent la façade afin de moduler la lumière pendant les spectacles. À l'intérieur, les poutres d'acier peintes en noir, les plafonds en bacs métalliques apparents ainsi que les sols en béton et en bois sont laissés visibles. Le recours à des composants produits en série a permis de maîtriser les coûts et de limiter la durée du chantier à 75 jours.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

The Courtyard Espace récréatif est lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze, une reconnaissance hautement prestigieuse décernée à des designs remarquables qui se distinguent par leur créativité, leur ingéniosité et leur sagacité. Les lauréats Bronze sont des artefacts amplement habiles et d'une créativité frappante, qui authentifient la vaste expérience, l'imagination et l'ingéniosité de leurs concepteurs. The Courtyard Espace récréatif est censé être un objet très estimé, admiré et chéri, remarquablement professionnel et innovant. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze intègre les meilleures pratiques de l'art, de la science, du design et de la technologie, et est excellent par son souci du détail. The Courtyard Espace récréatif satisfait admirablement les besoins, touche les désirs, charme les sentiments et attire la curiosité.

Behind the Design

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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