PRAKASH STAMBH: DTL1

Dear students

This page is for thesis students, i will post reference materials and instructions on it

Dear students
greetings of the day!
kindly use ....google classroom platform till we are mapped on tcs digital ion...i have already sent invite to connect do accept
send your synopsis for discussion....on 07 sept 2021
answering why? what? where? How?
we all can meet on the link displayed in google class room to connect....
do connect in case of doubt????
all the best

Assignment 1 : 30 marks

a. First draft of your synopsis must cover following by 14 sept 2021 to have meaningful discussion:
1. Introduction
2. Motivation / cause (student’s end)...........why????
3. Purpose / need of the project (project’s end)........what???
4. Approach /methodology.........How???
5. Idea argument............whom???
6. Vision
7. Conclusions

Dear students
As explained in last interaction submit on google classroom link by 28 Sept 2021 second improved draft of thesis synopsis covering.....
a. narrate identified problem/issue/interest......why???what??
b. an overall scheme and depict vision.....How???where
c. purpose....how needs are met???
d. methodology....identify case studies/literature review...minimum 25 articles + 5 books+ four case studies
e. objectives...to meet/milestones
f. description of potential site....with images....must be from master plan...( minimum 5 acres)

Assignment 2 : 70 marks

Dear students
As explained in interaction on 28 sept 2021 your next submission will be in two parts

i) one ppt ( presentation)

ii) other part report format.

Must submit in google classroom link by 05 Oct 2021.

a. your presentation must include extended synopsis, cursory site analysis, function/programing and initial zoning. It must be supported by relevant images/drawings/flow charts and other info-graphics that may support and shape your thesis.

b. must also improve upon report previously submitted to have following :
1. Introduction
i. Motivation / cause (student’s end)
ii. Purpose / need of the project (project’s end)
iii. Approach /methodology
iv. Idea argument
2. Vision / Structure
3. Aim, Objectives and Research
4. Feasibility and viability of project
5. Approach and process diagramming
6. Area statement
7. Site analysis
8. Case-Study analysis
9. Zoning / Circulation Plan
10. References and Citations

Instructions for thesis:

Understanding Thesis

It is expected that learning from first four and half years of architecture studies should be applied in design

thesis; however, sometimes it is different from the expectations and students often gets dissuaded or find

thesis to be a daunting task. To simplify, a student can understand thesis by identifying the need of local area

or address the problems of future by analyzing the present situation. Generally, thesis is understood in two or

three ways viz; addressing an existing issue, developing a proposed building typology and/or addressing

utopian or dystopian era (research based). These approaches should and must strongly justify the purpose of a

project and mentors need to direct students on above constant, as they tend to be more protean.

Examples of understanding thesis:

Topic based : Museum and Convention Center for Contemporary Art.

Issue based : Salvaging the fading art of distillation for perfume in Kinnauj, UP.

Utopian/Dystopian : Designing habitable spaces on Moon or Mars or structures on Earth ready

for launch

Reviews

Interim reviews are kept in order to understand the progress of a student while comprehending thesis. These

reviews will allow mentors and committee to identify orientation, approach, gaps, deliverables, learning

outcome, design skills and/or presentation style.

The Reviews are organized as follows;

1. Review 1.1 – 1.4 : Data collection, programme definition, vision clarity and project formulation and

Set of four detailed panel discussions to understand the application of above.

The details of Reviews have been elaborated in following sections.

Review 1.1

This stage involves identification of topic/issue, background research, site-selection, list of case-studies and

developing the idea for thesis by discussing with assigned guides. In order to efficiently deliver the above

concept a structure is configured, which needs to be monitored by guides. This structure will be called

Review 1.1 and details are highlighted in the table below. Review 1.1 will be marked out of 100 Marks based

on the rubrics.

Sr. No Description

1 Rapid identification of thesis topics and issues by students.

2 List of nominated guides and students will be shared

3 First draft of thesis synopsis – to be submitted by students, must narrate

identified problems/issue/interests, an overall scheme and depict a vision.

(Guides’ purview) (interim report not to be graded) ......................................21 September 2021

4 Second draft of thesis synopsis – A.2, to be submitted by students, must

have point no.3 above mentioned, indicate purpose-methodology, objectives

and description of potential site(s) (include images). (Guides’ purview)

(30 Marks) .....................................................................................................28 September 2021

5 Review 1.1 Presentation that includes extended synopsis, cursory site

analysis, function/programing and initial zoning. (70 Marks) .........................05 Oct 2021 –09 Oct 2021

6 Submission of Review 1.1 marks 12 Oct 2021

The outcome of Review 1.1 will be in form of a draft report ( 7500 words report, not more than 24 pages including diagrams and bibliography)with relevant images/drawings/flow charts and other info-graphics that may support and shape student’s thesis.

Following is the requirement for Review 1.1

Submit 7500 words report, not more than 24 pages including diagrams and bibliography, having –

Fonts : Garamond

Pt Size : 12

Spacing : 1.5

(use of correct headings/section numbering i.e

1 Heading 1

1.1 Heading 2

1.1.1 Heading 3

1.1.1.1 Heading 4

Other necessary formatting as per topic.

The report must highlight following areas (formatted with all necessary details, template will be shared with you) may or not be the same headings and students can change the heading as per their discussions with guide;

1. Introduction

a. Motivation / cause (student’s end)

b. Purpose / need of the project (project’s end)

c. Approach /methodology

d. Idea argument

2. Vision / Structure

3. Aim, Objectives and Research

4. Feasibility and viability of project

5. Approach and process diagramming

6. Area statement

7. Site analysis

8. Case-Study analysis

9. Zoning / Circulation Plan

10. References and Citations

Instructions for students for site analysis:

Followings points should have been observed on visit to your proposed site:

Street patterns
Street section
Scale and the hierarchy/form/space
Land use
Typologies
Neighbourhood relationships, formal street variation
Perspective relationships, views
Edge conditions, surfaces and materials
Natural and man made
Movement and circulation within and around the site
Vehicle vs. pedestrian
Access
Public space vs. private space
Open space
History
Climate – sun angles and sun shadows
Negative and positive spaces – we move through negative spaces and dwell in positive spaces

During design development :

Think about how your proposal is going to link in with the site, and how the site will connect with the building. Make a few notes about each of the points below about what you are looking to achieve.

Massing
Structure
Circulation
Axis
Symmetry
Scale and proportion
Balance
Regulating lines
Light quality
Rhythm and repetition
Views
Geometry
Hierarchy
Enclosure
Space/void relationship

During your evaluation of the site, it may be useful to create a model of a particular aspect, or even the site itself. A model may demonstrate something better than a drawing or photograph, particularly three dimensional situations. Land contours, are often demonstrated using a simple site model. This base model could then be used as part of your concept development

you can use available tools of Snaptrude for students to do site analysis

Review 1.2 – 1.5

Review 1.2 – 1.5 involves a set of four panel discussions to channelize students in refining their thesis. These

reviews will have online sessions for discussions. The brief outline1 is as follows;

Review Description Dates

1.2 Online presentation of project definition, background research on issue/topic,

problem analysis, methodology, detailed case studies, detailed site(s) analysis and

initial zoning/circulation. Bye-Law study, initial design formulation

13 Nov 2021

1.3 Final Area Statement, Bye-laws study, schematic drawings of layout, thorough

inferences from case-studies, interim thesis report

04 Dec 2021

1.4 Complete design drawings with study models (3D) and pre-final report. (cross

review)

28 Dec 2021

1.5 Final Internal jury with Report submission. 07 Jan 2022

Examples of volumetric study which you all must do in relation to context, site orientation, innovations

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Dear students

Due to situation prevailing in the country online classes for students of summer school were held on TCS ION Digital learning platform viva google meet from 22 June 2020 till date. Images of interaction is placed below.

IMPORTANT NOTICE :5

Dear Students

In view of Coronavirus situation prevailing in nation and country wide lock-down , all students of BArch 5th year ,10 Semester ,Thesis subject are instructed to interact on google meet link created for thesis guide-student interaction on 06 May 2020 for final internal review to discuss thesis project. All proceeding will be recorded and live streaming of interaction will be projected for benefit of all.

IMPORTANT NOTICE :4

Dear Students

In view of Coronavirus situation prevailing in nation and country wide lock-down , all students of BArch 5th year ,10 Semester ,Thesis subject are instructed to interact on Google classroom and google meet link created for thesis guide-student interaction on 25 Apr 2020 Onward on to discuss thesis project

IMPORTANT NOTICE :3

Dear Students

In view of Coronavirus situation prevailing in nation and country wide lock-down , all students of BArch 5th year ,10 Semester ,Thesis subject are instructed to interact on google meet for cross review-guide-student interaction viva link given below on 21 Apr 2020 at 0830 hrs onwards on to discuss thesis project

IMPORTANT NOTICE :2

Dear Students

In view of Coronavirus situation prevailing in nation and country wide lock-down , all students of BArch 5th year ,10 Semester ,Thesis subject are instructed to interact on google meet guide-student interaction viva link given below on 31 Mar 2020 at 0915 hrs on to discuss thesis project

Join Hangouts Meet

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platform we will shift to ZOOM platform... I will send the link accordingly at 0915 hrs

All future interaction will be on above mentioned platform till SSAA open again for face to face interaction.

IMPORTANT NOTICE :1

Dear Students

In view of Coronavirus situation prevailing , all students of BArch 5th year ,10 Semester ,Thesis subject are instructed to attend first google meet guide student interaction viva link given below on 17 Mar 2020 at 0915 hrs on to discuss thesis project. Students for cross review on 24 Mar 2020 will also use the same link as per the schedule interaction time allocated for each student.

Join Hangouts Meet

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