Department of Architectural Technology Arch 3511

New York City College of Technology Tu, Th 2:30pm-5:30pm

City University of New York Professor: Sanksshep Mahendra
186 Jay Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201 smahendra@citytech.cuny.edu
www.arch3511.wordpress.com

Project II: BIONIC TRANSFORMATIONS

THEORY:
Bionic - Application of biological methods and systems found in nature to the study and design systems.
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Transformation – Act or process of transforming or change.

Transformation in ecology is a fascinating phenomenon. One form transforming to another during life’s developing stages
has always enthused architects and designers who have used similar concept to show transformation of spaces /
volumes through design.

OBJECTIVES:
To design a transforming space from café to a transaction space to a library, keeping in mind that the functions of spaces
mentioned are distinct and unique to their spatial organization and are within the umbrella of a digital Interactive Library.

CATALYST:
Inspiration from daily examples of transformation; Steam transforming to water and water transforming to ice and vice
versa.
Department of Architectural Technology Arch 3511
New York City College of Technology Tu, Th 2:30pm-5:30pm
City University of New York Professor: Sanksshep Mahendra
186 Jay Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201 smahendra@citytech.cuny.edu
www.arch3511.wordpress.com

SITE:
South street seaport, on pier 17. 3rd floor of Pier 17.

REQUIREMENTS:
Plan -1 (1/4” or 1/8” scale)
Sections – 3 (1/4” or 1/8” scale)
Elevations- 4 (1/4” or 1/8” scale)
3d rendering – 4 (1/4” or 1/8” scale)
Model – 1 (1/4” scale or 1/8” scale)

SCHEDULE:

Class I: November – 1 - 2011

Concept / Research

Class IV: November – 3 – 2011

Concept development stage II / Material board
Development of concept via digital 3d model editing. You SHOULD have this before class starts.
Material Boards – Conceptual stage, Select 5 different materials you like (Before class).
Contact material companies for samples / info.
Desk Critique

Class V: November – 8 – 2011

Concept development stage III / Material board
Work on 3d modeling your concept and refinement. (Before class)
Physical model – Stage -1 work on developing a physical model using digital techniques (In class)
Discussion based on reading - articles selected by students from AD magazine ”Made in India”
Desk Critique

Class VI: November – 10 – 2011

Desk Critique

Class VII: November – 15 - 2011

Desk Critique

Class VIII: November – 17 - 2011

Three Quarter Review

Class IX: November – 22 - 2011

Desk Critique
Discussion based on reading - articles selected from AD magazine “Advances in architectural geometries”

Class X: November – 24 - 2011

No Class

Class XI: November – 29 - 2011

Desk Critique
Reading / Discussion
Department of Architectural Technology Arch 3511
New York City College of Technology Tu, Th 2:30pm-5:30pm
City University of New York Professor: Sanksshep Mahendra
186 Jay Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201 smahendra@citytech.cuny.edu
www.arch3511.wordpress.com

Class XII: December – 1 - 2011

Desk Critique
Reading / Discussion

Class XIII: December – 6 - 2011

Desk Critique
Reading / Discussion

Class XIV: December – 8 - 2011

Desk Critique
Reading / Discussion

Class XV: December – 13 - 2011

Pre - Final design / Final material board
Pre - Final design rendered digital images of the digital model (Before class)
Rendering improvement / Photoshop
Final physical model – Final ready (before class)
Plans / sections / elevations – Presentation (before class)

Class XVI: December – 15 - 2011

Final design / Final material board
Final design rendered digital images of the digital model (Before class)
Rendering improvement / Photoshop
Physical model – Final ready (before class)
Plans / sections / elevations – Presentation (before class)

Class XVII: December – 20 - 2011

FINAL JURY

Class XVIII: December – 22 - 2011

FINAL JURY