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Intent
The word museum refers to a space that holds a collection of objects of historic, cultural and scientific interest for the people to engage with. Yet, as an institute it seems to be far removed from our everyday lives. Very often these emerge as abrupt masses in the heart of the city or remain secluded in the existing landscape. Hence, the intent is to retain the essence of the site and rethink the space of a museum.
A figure ground relationship indicates how the town is configured-one space gradually disintegrating to another. Thus, the museum is conceptualized through this syntax such that the visitors are introduced to the process of textile weaving while meandering and navigating in the space.
Figure Ground
Process
Initially, the corridors surrounding exhibit spaces were meant for circulation as well display of objects.
On further iterations, a part of the exhibit area served as both-a place to meander as well as engage with the exhibit.
The corridor and exhibit spaces merge into one another to afford meandering
Drawing Set
Index
Construction Process
First the site is excavated and rcc foundations are laid as per the structural grid. Rcc plinth beams tie the grid to prevent lateral movement followed by development of plinth-60cm from ground level. Further, structural framework of steel columns, beams and rcc slab is done on the ground, first, second, third floor sequentially. Exposed brick infill walls are laid on all floors with details of railing, parapet.
Site
The structural grid of steel columns -7.5*7.5m, 7.5*5m is marked on the site taking reference from datum and checkpoints A,B,C. RCC tapered foundation anchors the structural steel.
Plans
The longer side of the building orients to the north south axis, ensuring well ventilated spaces along east-west axis. One enters the site from the 6m wide road and 15m wide main road. Vehicular parking is provided along the site periferi- car, scooter and cycle followed by a lawn for recreation. Entrance to the building is from the east from beneath the shade of the tree.
The museum is a steel framed structure to enable larger spans and lighter members with brick infill for heat insulation. This system creates smaller spaces within a larger volume to hold on to the scale of the town and unfold the process of weaving one after the other.
The ground floor comprises exhibit area for machines and history on opposite ends-bound together by a central courtyard which is the heart of the project- a light filled space providing visual connectivity and a dynamic atmosphere for both work and conversations. It could also transform into an exhibition space whenever required.
Similarly, other exhibit areas can be accessed via central circulation overlooking the courtyard while a few are also internally connected.
The third floor mainly comprises museum back end functions on the south and east and a cafeteria on the north which is a linear dining space leading to a semi open seating. The lift machine room is provided on top of the lift shaft on terrace level.
Sections
Exhibit area for machines enlarges to a double height which can be overlooked from the knitting area on top through a horizontal pivot window. Textile exhibit area is designed such that the fabrics would be hung from top of the double height space enabling the visitors to view it at a distance from a corridor as well as closely from the space beneath.
Elevations
Balconies on the south facade serve as recess to the main space for heat insulation while those on east and north open up to the outside.
End Wall Section
The slab extends 800mm outwards for weather protection purpose. The rcc slab rests on steel frame via an assembly of steel mesh, shear studs, and steel deck.
Staircase
The fire escape is metal dog legged staircase with a metal railing bolted on kota stone tread . It is also the access to terrace level.
The central staircase beside the courtyard is a single flight metal stringer bearing thin kota stone treads so as to bring in a subtle expression of entering the core followed by walls leading from one space to another.
Toilet
A toilet block for men, women and differently abled people which has an access ramp of slope1:12-tile drop for each cubicle . The interior floors are cladded with anti skid ceramic tiles. A service entrance at the ground floor level would enable maintainence and repair activities to take place by the means of ms grating.
Door Window
Sliding folding louvered windows , horizontal pivot window to protect the facade from heat.
Schedules
the museum spaces are cladded with kajaria ceramic tiles while at the entrance lobby, it ips flooring
Design Specific Detail
One experiences glimpses of the exhibits through a jali wall while treading on the main staircase.
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