The Courtyard Wāhi Whakangahau by Nischal Abhaykumar is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Waihanga, Whare me te Hanganga Competition Category.
ParahiWaihanga· 2019
The Courtyard Wāhi Whakangahau
Client: M9 Design Studio
A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Waihanga Category
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About The Courtyard Wāhi Whakangahau
Ko te Courtyard he whare whakangahau me te whakahaere hui i hangaia mō ngā huihuinga hapori. Ko te hanganga rua-papa he tapawhā-hāngai te whakatakotoranga, he tuanui pātata, he pakitara whakarewa konganuku me te anga rino ngāwari. Ko tētahi mata polycarbonate whakarewa e karapoti ana i te wāhi whakahaere maha-take kei te papa tuatahi, ā, e kawe ana i te māramatanga taiao ki roto. He arai kākahu whakaahua e whakararu ana i te māramatanga i te wā o ngā whakaaturanga. I roto, ka kitea tonutia ngā kurupae rino pango, ngā tuanui rīpeka papa e whākina ana, me ngā papa konupūhera me te rākau. Nā ngā wāhanga hangaia-nui i iti ai te utu me te wā hanga ki te 75 rā anake.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Parahi
Ko The Courtyard Wāhi Whakangahau te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko The Courtyard Wāhi Whakangahau he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a The Courtyard Wāhi Whakangahau i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.
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
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