visual aspects

8/8/2019 visual aspects

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VISUAL ASPECTS

How does the building come across to visitorsfrom its common spaces such as corridors,

lobbies, vestibules, staircases etc.


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A building is a composition of elements such as the staircase,

corridor, passageways, lobby, vestibules etc.

Functional role Psychological role

It is a pre-requisite for a

building to be usable.

Once the functional role has been assigned then

this comes into play. A sensitive architect would

incorporate these aspects also.

These elements play certain roles and end up giving a

character to the building as a whole.


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Functional role

To form connections

between spaces.

Eg.,

The corridor

connecting the rooms

in an office to the

conference room.

A staircase

connecting two floors


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Psychological role

External approach

(visually)

Easy accessibility of a

building entrance

Inviting character of thebuilding

Open spaces within

Psychological role

Eg. Courtyards and atriums.

If well connected to external surroundings,

encourages casual use, is a sign of life.

Easy accessibility of a building

entrance

Inviting character of the

building


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Passageway giving invitingcharacter to building

Connecting courtyards

offers community interactions

Pathways and steps-

Gives visual sense of

direction


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Set mood

Prepares one for whatlies ahead.

Deconditions one from

the external world and

preconditions him for

what is coming.

E.g.. A temple evokes

sentiments and

prepares one to

connect with god.


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Time of transition

Outside exit of a movie hall

Corridor connecting employees cabin to the boss

office.

Symbolism

Iconic representation

Eg. The ramp at NIFT, delhi

(abstraction of a concept)

Three parameters to set mood

Eg. Pictures or paintings of god in a temple.

(literal representation)


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Symbolism

Staircase descends into

the well shaft symbolizingpataal lok

NIFT, Delhi

Makes people feel its an

ablution tankrather than aregular well.

Step-well, Adalaj

The ramp in the second

courtyard of NIFT is a

symbol-element. Reminds

one of the fashion world.


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Outside exit of a

movie hall

Walkway overlooking the river

makes you spend time connecting

with the beautiful view it captures.

An interesting sitting space between

exit of movie hall and the car park,

gives one ample time to discuss the

movie at length with friends.


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Create curiosityA factor that compels one to go further

Movement is through inclined plane- elements arranged inaccordance with the constantly changing angle of eye. There is a

dramatic downward perspective.

Constant change in axis, building doesnt reveal everything at once.

Gradual unraveling of what lies ahead creates mystery, involves

visitor in the process.

Tiers- resting space for visitors,

socializing an interesting place forwomen fetching water

Encourages casual use of building

Eg., in the Step-well at Adalaj, Gujarat

Step-well at Adalaj


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The Beaubourg, Pompidou

The building is so spectacular, its

almost unreal.

Compels one to visit it.


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From escalators finest view ofParis,

this feature attracts more visitors that the

museum inside can attract.

The Beaubourg, Pompidou


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When one visits a place whose effect can

be felt more while looking at it from a

distance in perspective, then its important

to see yourself in the context for a

complete experience. For this you need a

reflecting element (e.g.. A water feature or

a reflecting glass faade).

Because of the difference in the surface

articulation, the quality of light differs in

both cases.


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Entrance

Entrance is having a peep

hole- giving a visual clue ofbuildin to visitor

The realigned axis

helps one to notice the

undulating landscape

and the metal sculpture

placed in the movement

of route. Whichotherwise may have

remained unnoticed in

corner

SANGATH,AHMEDABAD-studio and office

CASESTUDY


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The raised plinth maintains the visual

reference of the building while consciouslyguiding the visitor further by means of low wall

At this point, the vault

appears horizontal on groundplane as well as vertical

through reflection in water

The experience

is canalized by

means of tapered

side wall


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Transition to a subsequent

arrival space defined by

tipple height vaulted roof

Arrival space opens to

staircase to mezzanine floor

node further orients

to studio through the

visual link which

reconnects to first

arrival space near the

entrance- a person isallowed to move in 360

so as the more time he

spends , the more hell

experience

So at each turn, each node unfolds newer nuances for experientialenrichment and visual impact


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The transition from outdoor to indoor

The sequential unfolding experience

The integration of landscape

The way of spaces revealing themselves in an interactive manner

makes the architecture of building experiential


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The two pilasters flanking

the wide steps are the first

and only external clue

denoting the entry.

A downward movement is

revealed only upon

climbing these initial steps.

Once the visitor

reaches the pavilion

like structure with the

octagonal beam

frame, it becomes

the first point ofpause, surrounded

on three sides by

inclined planes of

rising steps, the node

leaves only one side

open to approach,

perpendicular to theprevious axis.


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Once the physical and visual axis of the visitor shifts by 90 degrees, the

beautiful building that was hidden in the ground is revealed. This pause

point astounds the visitor and fills him with pleasure of a discovery.

Constant change in

axis, building doesntreveal everything at

once. Gradualunraveling of what lies

ahead creates mystery,

involves visitor in the

process.

The columns and

beams provide

the visual framewhich enhance

the sense of

depth providing

visual

references.


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As one moves deeper into the

building, the perception of

enclosure is reinforced by the

decreasing intensity of light,

making the path progressively

vertical, more intimate and

contained. Once the visitoraccustoms himself to the

degree of darkness and

intimacy, he is astounded by

the flush of light at reaching

the open to sky well.

Staircase

descends

into the well

shaft

symbolizing

pataal lok

Makes people feel its an ablution

tankrather than a regular well.

Tiers- resting space for visitors,

socializing an interesting place forwomen fetching water

Encourages casual use of building


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spaces for casual interaction; frequently changing perspectives; and a balance

between modernity and tradition that captures the spirit of contemporary India.


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crits are held in the wide corridors, which

is a plus because it allows students to

share work, even though no tacking

space was provided.


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Hand rail mass on right edge of

mass on right edge of ramp,

eccentrically placed groove in

kota stone (flooring), ascending

floor plane of ramp, all converge

in perspective onto the small

backlit window aperture placedenface.

The triple

height

volume,

like an

entrance

portal,

offers a

sense of

arrival.

The right

faade with

baffles lets in

bright light,which guides

the route of

the visitor

towards the

right edge.

High parapet, taller

than the eye level,

takes away any

outward distractions,

maintains

introverted nature of

stairway and

movement path.

Ahmedabad textile mill

association


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The eccentric

perception of

the arrival

portal, creates

the visual axisdiagonally

towards the

doorway.

This along

with involution

of the curved

wall plane,

places

emphasis on

the wall

space.


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