MODELS:

DEDUCTION: MULTIPLE LEVELS OF INTERACTION.

IMG1. The idea was to branch out the column from both top and bottom to
from extensions. The lower extension would create a sitting or leisure
space while the upper extension would act as the roof or an overhang
creating an individual space. Similarly 1 column would give rise to 4
individual spaces. When this column is used in a colonnade, it serve for
direction as well as multiple interactions.

IMG 2: The basic idea was to create openings giving access to various
spaces. Here the floors are staggered on top of one another. First opening
at lowermost position acts as a door to access the floor while the one on
the top acts as a window for balcony reaching out to the roof.

IMG 3: The colonnade has 5 columns where its continuity is broken at a

point. The tall openings between two columns are the windows. The scale
is such that a human cant pass through it. The window serves for less light
and more visual interaction. The point where the column is deformed to a
K, acts as a door where the user can enter the space.

IMG4: the columns are arranged in such a way that they give a direction to
move due to its inclined nature, the experience of the space changes
because of different inclinations of the column at different points.

IMG 5: the ramp is used as a facade modulator. It makes a physical

interaction with the natural environment. The ramp is extended down to
make wall and create a space of different heights for the user.
Each ramp has a landing where the user can enter the floor(or rather
space) whose shape is determined by the slope of the ramp. Hence there
is a visual, experiential and physical interaction of the user due to the ramp.

DOUBT: I cant get a grip of the openings ( door and windows). Could you
please help me with that?
REVIEW :

ZONING DIAGRAMS:

1. Basic proximity diagram : the programs given to us were placed as

follows:
a. Space for discourse linked closely to book centre as the visitor
or the preacher would directly access the reading space for any
queries.
b. Gurukool is linked to the book centre as the students would
refer to the books and scripts.
c. The toilets are placed at an equal distance from these 3
spaces.
d. The space for visitor orientation is linked to space for discourse
as this space is the most public space. One can just access this
space and leave the math for further travel.

2. The division:
a. Space for discourse: as per our previous discussion, i have divided
the space into main preaching hall, subordinating hall, a private hall,
a doubt solving centre based on gather, confess, respond, send

b. space for visitor orientation: it is divided into a seating area which is

the most public area where the people ( all jains and non jains) can
gather. Then it leads to a guidance center which is open to public
where the basic information regarding jain kashi is provided. A private
centre which registers for detailed information by taking appointments
is also created.
3. Space for reading: A book centre is designed with a central reception
and a concentric reading hall. The space for learning is the open to sky
gurukool which works on the principle of vernacular learning

4. Toilets and mori: the mori is used to wash hands and feet before
entering the hall. Changing rooms are provided close to the mori for jain
monks. Toilets ( male, female, disabled, transgender) are placed in such a
way that it is accessible from all the spaces. An attempt has been made to
create dedicated wash basins near the bhojanalaya, to maintain proper
hygiene.
This leads to detailed proximity diagram
The existing context on site
● JAIN MATH
● WELL
● STORE ROOM
● KITCHEN
● BHOJANALAYA
● SAVIRA KAMBADA
● MAIN STREET