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An offshoot of the structural firm @manjunath.bl, we explore the design of unconventional spaces balanced on the fulcrum of structural design.

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• Horse shoe villa •

(3/3)

The design celebrates the idea of seclusion in the company of nature . The intent is to create an earthen womb where one can explore oneself. The spaces are carved within the 24'x27'x9' womb to form resting areas, cooking counter, washrooms and storage areas.

The form is derived from a Horse-shoe geometry forming a central seed-shaped core which houses the water-body. The water body is enclosed within layers of concrete structure, followed by plastered walls and further by an exposed brick wall. There are openings in the brick wall lined with a metal plate allowing light in the secondary areas. There is a concrete roof which rises seamlessly in height above the water body and has a skylight covered in a steel mesh which allows filtered intake of sunlight. The crude concrete surfaces and white polished internal walls create an undisturbed space for contemplation and comfort. by @manjaxe_lab

• Horse shoe villa •

(2/3)

The design celebrates the idea of seclusion in the company of nature . The intent is to create an earthen womb where one can explore oneself. The spaces are carved within the 24'x27'x9' womb to form resting areas, cooking counter, washrooms and storage areas.

The form is derived from a Horse-shoe geometry forming a central seed-shaped core which houses the water-body. The water body is enclosed within layers of concrete structure, followed by plastered walls and further by an exposed brick wall. There are openings in the brick wall lined with a metal plate allowing light in the secondary areas. There is a concrete roof which rises seamlessly in height above the water body and has a skylight covered in a steel mesh which allows filtered intake of sunlight. The crude concrete surfaces and white polished internal walls create an undisturbed space for contemplation and comfort. by @manjaxe_lab

• Horse shoe villa •

(1/3)

The design celebrates the idea of seclusion in the company of nature . The intent is to create an earthen womb where one can explore oneself. The spaces are carved within the 24'x27'x9' womb to form resting areas, cooking counter, washrooms and storage areas.

The form is derived from a Horse-shoe geometry forming a central seed-shaped core which houses the water-body. The water body is enclosed within layers of concrete structure, followed by plastered walls and further by an exposed brick wall. There are openings in the brick wall lined with a metal plate allowing light in the secondary areas. There is a concrete roof which rises seamlessly in height above the water body and has a skylight covered in a steel mesh which allows filtered intake of sunlight. The crude concrete surfaces and white polished internal walls create an undisturbed space for contemplation and comfort. by @manjaxe_lab

Structure was designed with an intention to draw light in and open the view into the greenery of the site. The curved roof allows to do so as well attain the depth required for a long span for a clear space below. by @manjaxe_lab

• Samaya Venue and leisure •

Structure was designed with an intention to draw light in and open the view into the greenery of the site. The curved roof allows to do so as well attain the depth required for a long span for a clear space below. by @manjaxe_lab

• A museum under trees •

Shivappa Nayaka Palace at Shivamogga looks towards revamping its ancillary structure that is currently used for displaying antiquities. The site houses four tree stumps, the remains of enormous trees of historic times. @gnheritagematters approached Manjunath & Co. to co-develop a structure to emanate the presence of those trees while they lived. For the new Museum that will replace the existing structure, Manjaxe Lab was put into action to ensure the trees grow yet again.

With extents of 28mx28m and supports at corners of 14mx14m, the structure is weaved. Massive trusses with straight, heavy tension members at the top, long spans with light tension members at the bottom, and wavy bottom chords, create an expression of nature and its freedom.

"Here, we don't make a structure. We grow a structure!" - B L Manjunath by @manjaxe_lab

• Jayanagar Studio •

(3/3)

Situated on the terrace of a G+1 house, the space is designed as a studio for an architectural firm with a workspace, pantry, toilet and an outdoor seating.

The space is designed with minimal requirements for the space. The intent was to have a weather protection at the top and provide an envelop around the space through horizontal aluminium fins to allow filtered light to enter the space. by @manjaxe_lab

• Jayanagar Studio •

(2/3)

Situated on the terrace of a G+1 house, the space is designed as a studio for an architectural firm with a workspace, pantry, toilet and an outdoor seating.

The space is designed with minimal requirements for the space. The intent was to have a weather protection at the top and provide an envelop around the space through horizontal aluminium fins to allow filtered light to enter the space. by @manjaxe_lab

• Jayanagar Studio •

(1/3)

Situated on the terrace of a G+1 house, the space is designed as a studio for an architectural firm with a workspace, pantry, toilet and an outdoor seating.

The space is designed with minimal requirements for the space. The intent was to have a weather protection at the top and provide an envelop around the space through horizontal aluminium fins to allow filtered light to enter the space. by @manjaxe_lab

• Kitchen Pod •

(3/3)

In ancient times, people cooked on open fires that were built outside on the ground. These cooking areas naturally caused people to gather as they were the primary source of heat, light, safety and, of course, food. The Kitchen Pod expands this meaning of kitchen with minimum space requirements. The intent of the design is to be flexible in terms of its use and context - Where it can be used- In a public space or on a private terrace? How it can be used? How many people it can cater to?

The pod is designed as a 6'x12' module formed by a series of portals using 12mm flat with horizontal ties that mould efficiently to form internal spaces to cater to the functional requirements. These portals are enveloped with aluminium sheets to give a cold exterior and a warm interior with the use of wood. by @manjaxe_lab

• Kitchen Pod •

(2/3)

In ancient times, people cooked on open fires that were built outside on the ground. These cooking areas naturally caused people to gather as they were the primary source of heat, light, safety and, of course, food. The Kitchen Pod expands this meaning of kitchen with minimum space requirements. The intent of the design is to be flexible in terms of its use and context - Where it can be used- In a public space or on a private terrace? How it can be used? How many people it can cater to?

The pod is designed as a 6'x12' module formed by a series of portals using 12mm flat with horizontal ties that mould efficiently to form internal spaces to cater to the functional requirements. These portals are enveloped with aluminium sheets to give a cold exterior and a warm interior with the use of wood. by @manjaxe_lab