The Courtyard Malo Osangalatsa by Nischal Abhaykumar is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Nyumba, Zomanga ndi Zomangidwa Competition Category.
BronzeZomangamanga· 2019
The Courtyard Malo Osangalatsa
Client: M9 Design Studio
Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Zomangamanga Category
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About The Courtyard Malo Osangalatsa
Bwalo (The Courtyard) ndi nyumba yosangalatsa komanso yochitikira zochitika, yopangidwa kuti anthu am'deralo azikumana. Nyumbayi ili ndi masitepe awiri ndipo ili ndi mawonekedwe a kona zinayi, denga losalala, makoma achitsulo opangidwa mowinda (corrugated metal) komanso fremu yachitsulo yopyapyala (mild steel). Chophimba chakunja chopangidwa ndi polycarbonate yowinda chimazungulira malo ochitikira zochitika zosiyanasiyana pa nsanja yoyamba, ndipo chimalowetsanso kuwala kwachilengedwe mkati mwa nyumbayo. Nsalu zokutira zokhala ndi mawonekedwe apadera zayikidwa m'mphepete mwa chophimbachi kuti ziwongolere kuwala pamene pakuchitika zisudzo. Mkati mwa nyumbayo, mitanda yachitsulo yopakidwa utoto wakuda, madenga owonekera a masheti a deki, komanso pansi opangidwa ndi konkire ndi matabwa, zonse zasiyidwa zikuoneka poyera. Kugwiritsa ntchito zipangizo zopangidwa mochuluka (mass-produced) kunathandiza kutsitsa mtengo wa ntchitoyi komanso kufupikitsa nthawi yomanga kufika pa masiku 75.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award
The Courtyard Malo Osangalatsa ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. The Courtyard Malo Osangalatsa akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. The Courtyard Malo Osangalatsa amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.
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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