The Courtyard
Recreational Space for M9 Design Studio
The Courtyard is located on a busy street in central Bangalore. It is a community space that enables various workshops and showcase for local brands, art performances and social gatherings. It also has a café and acts as a dedicated space for people to associate with diverse art forms. The entire space is an amalgamation of two buildings that belong to two different eras, separated by a connecting courtyard. This project sees the refurbishing of an existing space and introduction of an additional structure in order to elevate its purpose.
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Unique Properties
The aim was to create a unique building using mass-produced components – cheap price and with short execution timeline. Rectangular in plan, the two-storey building features a flat roof, corrugated metal walls and a mild steel frame. Corrugated polycarbonate sheet facade encases the multi-purpose event space on the first floor. Thin and translucent material is used to replace the regular exterior walls, where natural light can be maximised in the interior space.
Tags
Adaptive re-use, modern, industrial, old and new, polycarbonate box
Production Technology
A steel structure made up of I-beams is on show inside the building and has been painted black. Deck sheet ceilings are left exposed, while the floors encompass a mixture of concrete and timber.
Design Challenge
The designated space earlier comprised of a single two-storey building along with a courtyard, set in the client’s grandparents’ house. It is almost a 50-year-old residence along with a garden café that was utilised for events. In the absence of a dedicated space for various functions, the setting of the space was informal and could not generate much revenue. In order to fill the gaps in the existing design, a new structure was introduced and made sure that it would not overpower the older one in height or by use of materials.
Project Duration
The building was completed in June 2018 and the duration of construction was 75 days.
Operation Flow
The inside of this polycarbonate sheet facade is lined by rich textured drapes to control the amount of natural light inside during specific shows and events. Windows are made from the same material as the walls, so they don't offer any additional light but can be opened to let fresh air into the building. At night, lights glowing from within transform the building into a huge light-box along the streetscape.
Research
Public space is and has been an integral part of communities, serves as a location for people to meet, relax and exchange ideas - refreshment of ones mind or body after work that amuses or stimulates. Informal open recreational space is that which provides opportunities for more passive recreational pursuits. It may also have a scope for informal play. Participation in recreation is regarded as being essential in contributing to people's well being.
Inspiration
The site previously formed part of the garden of a house occupied by the clients' grandparents. The design of the new building was intended to minimise its impact on this existing house, both during and after its construction. A desire to maintain a connection with the existing house informed the decision to keepas much of the existing garden area as possible, and to position the entrance to the new building so it opens onto this space.
Image Credits
Shamanth Patil Photography
Project Overview
The Courtyard Recreational Space has been a Bronze winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2018 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Bronze Recognition
Nischal Abhaykumar was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2019, a testament to excellence of their work The Courtyard Recreational Space.
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The Courtyard: A Unique Recreational Space Designed by Nischal Abhaykumar
The Courtyard, designed by Nischal Abhaykumar, is a modern recreational space completed in June 2018 in central Bangalore, India. The project aimed to create a unique building using mass-produced components, resulting in a two-storey structure with a flat roof, corrugated metal walls, and a mild steel frame. The building features a distinctive corrugated polycarbonate sheet facade, allowing natural light to illuminate the interior space.
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