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Week-1 DELHI
As part of an architectural study at Jama Masjid, we closely observed its patterns, materials, and spatial language to iteratively translate its essence into a furniture piece. Inspired by its geometry, we designed and developed a bench featuring a four-pointed floral motif symbolising the four cardinal directions. The process involved learning mould-making and casting techniques using materials such as cement and wood. We constructed a precise wooden mould, reinforced the edges and joints with POP, and prepared a carefully proportioned mixture using cement, sand, pigments, SBR and SPL chemicals. The motif was developed using foam sheets, supported with fiber and mesh for strength. The mixture was then poured into the mould and left to set for 24 hours before careful demoulding. Over the following days, the bench was regularly cured with water to ensure proper setting and durability.
Week-2 ABU DHABI
During our study in Abu Dhabi, we visited the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi to analyse their patterns, materials, domes, and structural language, which informed the design of four stool–table combinations. Each set translated motifs derived from these architectural inspirations, with the table functioning initially as a mould that, after demoulding and resin casting, became the final table itself. The process involved fabricating wooden moulds, CNC-cutting an inverted dome form, hand-sanding for refinement, and engraving patterns using a router machine. Metal frames for the stools were cut and welded, embedded during cement casting for structural support. After demoulding, the stool legs were spray-painted according to the narrative and colour palette of each motif, and resin was poured into the prepared moulds to complete the tables. The final four sets were exhibited at MAKE during a certification ceremony, and later photographed under the iconic canopy of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, connecting the finished pieces back to their architectural inspiration.
