Deployable Structures Studio - CEPT University (Japan Shah & Anand Viswanathan)

Описание: CT2012 Deployable Structures - Concepts & Explorations
L2 Studio,
Faculty of Technology,
CEPT University, Ahmedabad

Studio Introduction -
Deployable structures can expand and contract due to their geometrical arrangement and mechanical joinery in such a way that they can adapt to different usages. They can fold, reduce in size and fit into a limited space when not in use; when required, these structures, can be deployed to serve its intended purpose.

This studio aims on developing an insight into Deployable Structures, its geometry, structural assemblies and mechanisms involved. The students will learn to generate solutions for problems requiring deployable mechanisms, by developing form and design.

Studio Tutors -
Japan Shah is a structural designer from Ahmedabad with interests in designing high rise structures and industries. Through his firm Japan Shah Consulting Engineers he has worked on many projects pan-India with Godrej, Mahindra, Havmor, etc. He is visiting faculty at CEPT, Indus and SAL, Ahmedabad. He has also guided some thesis in Structural Design, Master of Technology, CEPT.

Anand Viswanathan is an architect from New Delhi with interests in Signage Design & Visual Communication and Graphics. Through his firm Beyond Space he has worked for many projects pan-India including Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Culture, NBCC Ltd., RITES Ltd., National Council for Science Museums, ASI, IHCNK-UNESCO etc. He is visiting faculty at CEPT, NIFT and NID, Ahmedabad teaching subjects like 3D geometry, packaging & branding, basic design and origami.