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THE BIG RETHINK

SUBTRACTIVE
REJUVENATION
Master of Design (Interior Design) &
International Masters in Interior Architectural Design
Monsoon 2019 | Faculty of Design

Soumya Haritay
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THE BIG RETHINK:
Production & Processes in Interior
Design Practice
Subtractive Rejuvenation
Calico Museum Shop and Exhibition Space

01. Exercise 01 - Ojectory 09. Exercise 09 - Site Model - 02

02. Exercise 02 - Factory 10. Exercise 10 - Image of Model

03. Exercise 03 - Matrix 11. Exercise 11 - Design Brief

04. Exercise 04 - Developed 12. Exercise 12 - Site Model - 03

Argument

05. Exercise 05 - Images - 01 13. Exercise 13 - Program

06. Exercise 06 - 3 Axis Junction 14. Exercise 14 - Intervention

07. Exercise 07 - Site Model - 01 15. Exercise 15 - Plan and

Sections

08. Exercise 08 - Images -02 16. Exercise 16 - Final Model

(75sqm)
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Handle / Knob
Set Screw

EX 20 Splines / Teeth
Objectory
Spindle/ Cartridge
Long Body Bib Cock
Cap/ Sprout
Retaining Nut
Soumya Haritay Threaded Collar
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Brief:
Objectory is a method that puts the object first. O- Ring
The exercise gave an opportunity to experiment
with the processes and question what happens
when the design process focuses on a designed
object instead of finding a problem. Ceramic Washer
Packing(15mm Dia)
The exercise included methodology to identify,
list and analyse the object by dismantling its
Rotationg Ceramic
parts and components. The study of tolerance is Disc/Washer
by way of identifying the materials and assembly
of parts, and accuracy by way of exploded
isometric drawings. Stationary Ceramic Disc/
Washer (15mm Dia)

Wall Flange
Silicon/ ( 70mm Dia)
Rubber
Long Body Bib Cock: Washer
(18mm
A Long body Bib Cock is faucet or a tap with
Dia)
bent nozzle fixed at the end of a pipe with an Nylon
extra length of the nozzle to give more space Ring (
between wall and the water drop point of bib 12.5mm
cock. Dia)

Type: Wall mounted type of faucet and handle

controlled.

Uses: Suitable for bathroom, shower and sink.

Material : Brass finished with Chrome Plating. Tail (8 threads)

Brass is used extensively for faucets as it
corrosion resistant, machinability, wear resistant,
cost effective. Tap Body

Rubber Washer
( 20mm Dia)

Filter and Filter

components

Outlet Sprout

Exploded components of the Long body Bib Cock Filter Filter Components Filter Components Check Nut

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 Knob/ Handle
Allen Key Garp Screw
Cartridge/ Spindle

Cap
Ceramic Washer Packing
Ceramic Washer

Rubber Washer

Check Nut
Wall Flange
Filter

Section AA

Exploded Side Elevation Side Elevation

Manufacturing Process:
The faucets can be manufactured by casting pro-
cess which includes Sand casting, Die casting.
Casting:Die casting is accomplished forcing
molten metal ( Brass) under high pressure in reu-
seable metal Dies almost the same shape of the
facet. Then unwanted parts are eliminated.
Finishing:After machining, the parts are fin-
ished with Chrome plating.First a base coating of
electroplated nickel is applied, followed by a thin
coating of electroplated chromium. The chrome
layer is deposited from a plating bath containing
certain additives that improve corrosion resis-
tance.
Assembly:Few components such the cartridge,
prelubricated rubber seals, washers, o-rings are
assembled by hand. Finally, the faucets and other Plan of the Long body bib cock
components are sent for final assembly. This
process takes place on rotary assembly machines, Spindle/ Cartridge
which are precisely controlled, or by robots.

Checking and Packaging: Once the parts are

assembled, they are pressure tested.After assem- Cotter Pin
bly, the faucets are packaged in boxes along with Retaining Nut Wall Flange
( 70mm Dia)
any other components that are needed for final Threaded Collar
installation.
Tap Body

Handle / Knob

Set Screw
Silicon/ Rubber Washer (18mm Dia)
Cap / Sprout
Ceramic Washer Packing(15mm
Dia)
Wall Flange Rotationg Ceramic Disc/Washer

Stationary Ceramic Disc/Washer

Tap Body (15mm Dia)
Nylon Ring ( 12.5mm Dia)
Outlet Sprout

View Outlet Sprout Elevation of Spindle

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M.S.Plat (1.50mm Thick)

M.S.Rod
(10mm Diameter)

M.S.Plat (1.50mm Thick)

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M.S.Perforated Sheet
(1.25mm Thick)

Factory
Wooden Block

Soumya Haritay/ Jaladhi Shah Wooden Block

(40mm x 180mm x 40mm)

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Documentation of the Object Components of the Object

Brief:
A factory is a place where materials are processed
and transformed with precision, accuracy, and
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tolerance for assembly. The exercise revolves
around exploring the ideas of the frame, detail,
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assembly, tectonics, material as a central core of 4
making. This exercise imitates a manufacturing 6 8
environment where the process of making starts 5
with a well-planned strategy.
The exercise included making an object using 2 7
the given materials with certain constraints using 3
atleast wooden joinery, no nails and welding. LEGENDS:
1- Wooden block
(40mm x 70mm)

2- M.S Plat (1.5mm thick)

3- Perforated Sheet ( 1.25mm

Thick)

4 -L- Angle ( 25mm x 25mm x

10 300mm)

5 -M.S.Rod ( 10mm Dia)

6 - Nut
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7 - Counter sunk screw

8 - Rim bolt
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9 - Cable

10- Wooden Block

(40mm x180mm x 40mm)
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11- Wooden Block
(40mm x170mm x 40mm)
Exploded View of the Object

Joinery Details and Assembly of the Object View of the Object

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EX 03
Matrix
Representation of Argument

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Brief:
The exercise includes derivation of design based
theoretical position from study and analysis of
comtemporary design practices.

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 Study of Parameters and Constraints to arive at the Argument.

Study of Parameters and Constraints to arive at the Argument.

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Study of Parameters and Constraints to arive at the Argument.

Study of Parameters and Constraints to arive at the Argument.

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 Study of Parameters and Constraints to arive at the Argument.

Study of Parameters and Constraints to arive at the Argument.

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Study of Parameters and Constraints to arive at the Argument.

Study of Parameters and Constraints to arive at the Argument.

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 “Subtraction can be technique

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in order to achieve porosity to
transform the spatial character.”
EX Developed Argument

Abstract of Argument:

Overlapping of layers in construction can strengthen the material and make the structure sturdy. Simplicity of material can be transformed into complex
functionality by various ways of overlap and intersections. Overlap of elements in more than one axis can create intersections. Overlapping by layering
of multiple materials along a single axis can strengthen the material but also can make it massive, rigid and opaque. It may also create monotony and
boredom. This can be overcome by utilizing the subtractive processes.
Subtractive process is a type of production practice where a part of a mass of material is eliminated by various means like cutting, drilling etc. CNC
cutting, Laser cutting and so on are examples of subtractive processes. Subtractions can also be created by additive processes like 3D Printing.
When solid planes of space are perforated by subtractive methods it makes them transparent and permeable reducing the plane’s opaqueness making
it appear light. When elements like light, air intervene the space through permeable planes it transforms the space. It can create movements through
the variations created by the patterns of light. The ventilation of space can be determined by number of subtractions created, size of perforations and
along which orientation. It also affects the experience and aesthetics of the space. Though this makes the plane appear light it also affects its strength.
It can alter the spatial character.
If planes are subtracted first during production to produce elements of varied geometric planes from it and then assembled by overlapping in different
axes can strengthen the material. Intersecting parametric structures are examples for overlapping along perpendicular axis. The forces acting at the
point of intersection along the different planes cancel each other thus providing stability to the structure in the space. Orienting planes along different
axes creates intersections and spaces created by intersection of planes can strengthen it as well create transparency in space by various elements like
light, air, etc. These can allow light infiltration into space also creating movement by play of light and shadows. It can also create a point of interest in
the space.

Caption Caption

“Subtraction can be technique in or-

der to achieve porosity to transform
the spatial character.”

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EX 05
Images - 01
Representation of Argument

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Abstract of Site Art of Argument

Place of Argument

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EX 06
Three Axis Junction Model
Representation of Argument

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Overlapping and intersecting elements leading to subtractions.

Representation of Argument through three axis junction model.

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EX 07
Site Model - Stage 01
Site representing constraints

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Site model representing the place for the argument.

Site model of site as place for the argument.(Underground space with limited light into the site)

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EX 08
Images-02
Experience/Organisation/Detail

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Detail representing the argument. Experience of Place of Argument

Organisation in Place of Argument.

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EX 09
Site Model - 02
Site model representing the site
constraints.

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Site model representing solid opaque spaces. Underground Dark Spaces with limited light.

Representation of Site Constraints

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EX 10
Image of the site
Edited Images of Site Model

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Site as a place for exhibition and display. Place for congregation and interaction. Caption

Place for exchange of ideas and display.

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EX 11
Design Brief
Design Brief of Argument

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Design Brief:
The argument explores how subtraction can be technique to achieve porosity in order to change the spatial quality. The Calico
Dome located on Relief Road, Ahmedabad hosts to be as place to test the argument. It was designed by Gautam Sarabhai and
his team taking inspiration from the geodesic designs of Buckminister Fuller in 1962. It housed the Calico mill show room which
lasted for 40 years until it was damaged by heavy rains post earthquake in 2001.It was landmark in the history of Ahmedabad city
as the Manchester of India. It was India’s was first space frame structure used to support the podium of Calico dome.

The program intends to revive the heritage site into a place of exchanging ideas and goods and as place for display. Place for
public congregation and leisure. Overlapping of layers in construction can strengthen the material. Simplicity of material can
be transformed into complex functionality by various ways of overlap and intersections. This can be overcome by utilizing the
subtractive processes. The place where the argument can be tested is placed which is underground with limited light entering
the site.

When solid planes of space are perforated by subtractive methods it makes them transparent and permeable reducing the plane’s
opaqueness making it appear light. When elements like light, air intervene the space through permeable planes it transforms the
space. It can create movements through the variations created by the patterns of light. The ventilation of space can be determined
by number of subtractions created, size of perforations and along which orientation. It also affects the experience and aesthetics
of the space. Though this makes the plane appear light it also affects its strength. It can alter the spatial character.

If planes are subtracted first during production to produce elements of varied geometric planes from it and then assembled by
overlapping in different axes can strengthen the material. Intersecting parametric structures are examples for overlapping along
perpendicular axis. The forces acting at the point of intersection along the different planes cancel each other thus providing
stability to the structure in the space. Orienting planes along different axes creates intersections and spaces created by intersection
of planes can strengthen it as well create transparency in space by various elements like light, air, etc. These can allow light
infiltration into space also creating movement by play of light and shadows. It can also create a point of interest in the space. This
can be tested on site as place which on the ground floor level.

About The Site:

The Calico Dome was a geodesic dome at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India inspired from designs of Buckminster Fuller. It housed the
Calico mill show room which lasted for 40 years until it was damaged by heavy rains post earthquake in 2001.It was landmark
in the history of Ahmedabad city as the Manchester of India. It was India’s was first space frame structure used to support the
podium of Calico dome. Gautam Sarabhai and his team designed the Calico Dome, inspired by Buckminster Fuller’s geodesic
domes.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN N

Section of Existing Site Roof Plan Ground Floor Plan Basement Floor Plan

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EX 12
Site Model - 03
Images of Site Model

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South western view - Site as it is Top view - Site as it is

Site model of the existing site.( Calico Dome, Ahmedabad) Basement view -Site as it is East western view -Site as it is

Existing Space Frame

Site as solid mass formed of space frame Site as underground space.

Space frame Mass Created

Extending from the existing space frame.

Representation of Site Constraints Site as a perception of underground dark space.

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Calico Dome
as place for
congregation

EX Service area
Program and store
Zoning and Circulation Entrance lobby

Museum shop
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Curator’s Office
Program Brief and Concept: and Maintenance
The program intends to revive the heritage site Calico Dome
into a place of exchanging ideas and goods and History Museum
as place for display (Calico Museum Shop and Exhibition Space
Exhibition Space.) Place for public congregation
and leisure.
Overlapping of layers in construction can
strengthen the material. When solid planes of
space are perforated by subtractions it makes
them transparent and permeable reducing the
plane’s opaqueness making it appear light .The
place where the argument can be tested is placed - Private
which is underground with limited light entering
the site. - Semi- Public
- Public

Translation of Argument into Pragram and Site: Zoning Massing

Program:
Upper Basement Floor:
Entrance Lobby - 16.0 sqm
Museum Shop - 65.0 sqm Calico Dome as place
Cloth Shop - 12.0 sqm for congregation
Curator’s Office - 18.0 sqm
Store and
Maintenance Room - 18.0 sqm.
Lower Basement Floor:

Calico Dome
History Museum - 40.0 sqm Service area
and store
Existing Space Frame Exhibition Space - 24.0 sqm
Store and
Museum
Maintenance Room - 30.0sqm shop Entrance
lobby

Curator’s Office
and Maintenance room

Exhibition
Space frame Mass Created
Space
Extending from the existing space frame.
Calico Dome History
Museum

Exhibition
Space

Subtraction of Space frame to create

the spaces
Circulation and Zoning

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 View of Museum Shop View of En

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Material Palette:

The reconstructed Calico dome can act place

of congregation, leisure and multi purpose

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public place for instance for small workshops ,
etc.

Intervention
Views

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Space Frame Member

25mm
25mm Diameter Diameter
S.S Mero S.S
Space Frame
Node
Mero Space Frame
Node Shelv
Detail of Space
25mmFrame
Diameter S.S Shelv
Mero Space Frame
Member

Calic

The Tubular space frame

Exhib
structure used to support the
Exhib
podium of Calico dome was the
first space frame structure.
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the mass of Space frame to create Detail of Shelf

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25mm X 25 mm, 3mm
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290mm X 290 mm S.S

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Detail of Shelf
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18mm Thick Thoughened Glass for
Flooring
19mm thick 600mm x 1200mm
White Canberra Marble Tile 12mm Thick
Reclaimed
25mm X 25mm , 3mm Thick T- Sec- wooden
tion plank
40mm x
40mm X 20mm , 3mm Thick Box- Section 20mm M.S
Box Section
25mm Diameter S.S 580mm x 580mm Mero
Space Frame Node
25mm Diameter S.S 580mm x 580mm Mero
Space Frame Member

19mm thick Plywood

with 4mm thickVeneer
12mm Thick Re-
claimed Jungle wood
12mm Diameter S.S
Mero space frame
node
25mm X 25 mm, 3mm
thick S.S bent plate

150mm X 150mm S.S

mero space frame Sect
12mm dia member of
290 mm X 290mm S.S
mero space frame
25mm Space Frame
wall with Reclaimed
wooden cladding.
Exploded View

Detail of Furniture Exploded View

Construction of Shelf through Subtraction. Shelf Detail Space frame transformed to seating Seating Detail

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 12mm Thick Reclaimed Jungle
wood

12mm Diameter S.S

Mero space frame node

25mm X 25 mm, 3mm thick S.S

bent plate

150mm X 150mm S.S mero

space frame

12mm dia member of 290 mm

X 290mm S.S mero space frame

12mm dia Node of 290 mm X

290mm S.S mero space frame

Detail of the Seating

19mm thick Plywood

with 4mm thick
Veneer
12mm Thick Reclaimed 12mm Diameter S.S
wooden plank Mero space frame
node
25mm X 25 mm, 3mm
25mm X 25 mm, 3mm thick S.S bent plate
thick S.S bent plate
150mm X 150mm S.S
mero space frame
290mm X 290 mm S.S
mero space frame 12mm dia member
of 290 mm X 290mm
S.S mero space frame
25mm Dia Node of
290mm X 290 mm S.S
mero space frame

Detail of Shelf
Detail of Furniture
25mm Diameter S.S 580mm x 580mm Mero
Space Frame Node

25mm Diameter S.S 580mm x 580mm Mero

Space Frame Member

18mm Thick Thoughened Glass for

Flooring
19mm thick 600mm x 1200mm White
Canberra Marble Tile

25mm X 25mm , 3mm Thick T- Section

40mm X 20mm , 3mm Thick Box- Section

25mm Diameter S.S 580mm x 580mm Mero

Space Frame Node
25mm Diameter S.S 580mm x 580mm Mero
Space Frame Member

Detail of the Mezzanine Floor

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 Shelves for books

Shelves for Handicrafts

Calico Dome Museum

Exhibition Space for small sculptures

Exhibition Space

Sectional Isometric View

View of Museum Shop

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Conceptual Interpretation View of Entrance Lobby

The reconstructed Cali-

co dome can act place of
congregation, leisure and
multi purpose public place
for instance for small work-
shops , etc

The Museum Shop intends

to revive the heritage site
into a place of exchanging
ideas and goods and as
place for display.

Each landing of the staircase rep-

resents the a stage of construction
of the Calico Dome and explains it
history.

Exhibition Space can be used for

exhibition of paintings, photogra-
phy, sculptures, etc.

Sectional Isometric View

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Calico History Museum
Stage -I ( 40.0sqm) -2.10mlvl

EX Museum
Stage - II

Plans and Sections Exhibition Space

- 3.25 m lvl

( 24.0 sqm)

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Store ( 30.0 sqm)
Calico History Museum -
Stage 3

Plan at -3.00m Lvl

Entrance to Calico
Dome
Exhibition Space
( 22.0 sqm)
+3.60m Lvl - 4.80 m lvl

Calico Dome
(+3.50m from Base-
ment floor)

Entrance to Museum Shop - 3.45 m lvl

Plan at -6.00m Lvl

Ground Floor Plan ( +3.50 m Lvl)

Curator’s Office
( 18.0sqm)

Exhibition Space
( 24.0 sqm)
+0.00lvl UP
Entrance Lobby
(16.0 sqm)

- 6.15 m lvl
UP

Artifacts-
Section

- 7.20 m lvl
Exhibition Space for small
sculpture
DN
( 12.0 sqm)

Books Section
Museum Shop
Store and Maintenance ( 65.0sqm)
( 18.0sqm)

Service
Entry

Upper Basement Plan (+0.00m Lvl) Lower Basement Plan (-7.20m Lvl)

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Section BB

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Final Site Model
75sqm Site Model

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Front View of the Model Interior View of the Model

Calico Museum Shop

Calico Dome History Museum

Exhibition Space

View of the 75 sqm model highlighting the interventions in Site

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 “ Subtraction can be a
technique in order to achieve
porosity to transform the
spatial character ”

PG FD L4 | Monsoon 2019

The Big Rethink:

Production & Processes in Interior
Design Practice

Master Tutor: Kireet Patel

Unit Tutors: Rishav Jain, Aparajita Basu, Claire Reuter

Unit Assistants:
Chandni Chhabra, Sapan Hirpara, Niharika Joshi