FINAL RAILWAY STATION

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36 TEXTURE （LIGHT -> DARK）

LIGHT: The bubbles dive dynamic sense to the station, it represents Doshi's idea about flexible approach.

 MEDIUM: The graph emphasis on interaction between dark and light, shows the two architects' intention of using light and shadow.

DARK: Bridging indoor and outdoor space, explains Doshi's idea on interrelationship between space.

COMBINED AXONOMETRICS

TREES ARE PLANTED ALONG THE RAILWAY.

 LOUIS KAHN (ELECTROLIQUID FORM) + DOSHI

 DOSHI (ELECTROLIQUID FORM) + LOUIS KAHN

LOUIS KAHN (ELECTROLIQUID FORM) + DOSHI

6 SETS AXONOMETRIC SKETCHES

 LOUIS KHAN "Each space should have its own shape and form"

  LOUIS KHAN " Form did not necessarily follow the function"

 DOSHI " Flexible rather than rigid approach to the structure"

  DOSHI "Drawing in natural light through forms which in turn diffuses light and creates ambiance"

  DOSHI " Interrelationship between indoor and outdoor spaces"

 LOUIS KHAN " Focussing on functionality whilst giving life to architecture"

EXP2 Concepts

EXP 2
Two architects.

The list of concepts relating to the two chosen architects, Louis Kahn and Balkrishna Doshi, as brainstormed by the class:

Dead:

Louis Kahn

• He establishes a hierarchy of spatial organisation in that primary spaces are often centralised, whereas secondary spaces are placed on the fringes
• Focussing on functionality whilst giving life to architecture 
• The materiality and method of assembly of the building should be clear to anyone who sees it, this creates a grander sense of weight and presence 
• Form did not necessarily follow the function
• "Each space should have its own shape and form" 
• He juxtaposes both materials and geometry, using not only conventional materials like concrete, but also using timber in unexpected ways 
• "All matter is made up of light, and matter casts shadows, and the light and shadows make a space." 
• There is a relationship between servant and served spaces, whereby servant spaces like stairways and corridors facilitate the function of the served living spaces
• Emphasis placed on strong geometric forms of the building, which in turn dramatically influences its relationship to light 

Living:

Balkrishna Doshi

• Interrelationship between indoor and outdoor spaces 
• Drawing in natural light through forms which in turn diffuses light and creates ambiance 
• Traditionally geometric shapes are made to look new through materiality 
• Brutalism and ruggedness of raw materials such as brick and concrete
• "Landscape is the primary architectural mediator, the ground and building are in separable." 
• Relates his architecture to the history of his home country of India. Brutalist form relates to the skilled craftsmen of his culture 
• Flexible rather than rigid approach to the structure 
• Responding to the tropical climate of the site
• The use of columns to define a space 
• The Buddhist caves of Ajamta and Ellora inspired Doshi to design the interior with circles and ellipses
• The architecture features overlapping layers and transitional areas which encourages fluid and adaptable living conditions, customary in Indian tradition