Project Mapping For Interior Design Related To Crafts

Exercise 02: Positioning Crafts in 21st century
Porosity Play!
Project: Dr. Nene’s Residence
Designer: Dipen Gada
Built in: 2018
Location: Vadodara
Why this Project ?

Project was chosen because of the play of materials
and they complimenting wach other along with the
drama of light and shadow adding to the quality of
space.
Identify Craft
Material: brick, Terracotta
Technique(s): Brrick jali, exposed concrete
Usage of craft: courtyard wall, partition wall
Approach towards craft: brick jali has been used
Key Words
Complimenting surroundings, local, regional,
vibrant
Sources: https://www.archdaily.com/932074/dr-nenes-resi-
dence-dipen-gada-and-associates
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Local and Overseas

Project: National Instititute of Design
Designer: Axis Consultants
Built in: 2017
Location: Jorhat
Why this Project ?

The project was chosen in order to study its re-
sponse to the local materials present on site along
with the modern technologies that are available
and their correct balance being created by the
designer.
Identify Craft
Material: Bamboo
Technique(s): Bamboo joinery, bamboo mats
Usage of craft: Railing, trussese, structural ele-

ments, cladding, ceiling
Approach towards craft: The quick brown fox

jumps over the lazy dog
Key Words
Sustainable, Regional, Local, climate responsive
Sources: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Aesthetically Approved !
Project: Desi Training Centre
Designer: Anna Henringer
Built in:
Location: Bangladesh
Why this Project ?

submerging with the surroundings and still mak-
ing a statement,light and airy spaces, use of local
craftsmanship and materials and resulting in rich
interactive spaces.
Identify Craft
Material: Bamboo, Mud, Fabric
Technique(s): Bamboo weaving, Mud Plaster
Usage of craft: Walls, Ceiling
Approach towards craft: The exteriors define the

quality of inner space by filtering light that comes
inside the building
Key Words
Sustainable, Local, Prevelant, Light and Shdow,
Functional, Minimal
Sources: https://www.anna-heringer.com/projects/desi-cen-
tre-bangladesh/

Refuge in the City

Project: Irrfan Khan’s residence
Designer: Shabnam Gupta
Built in: 2016
Location: Madgaon
Why this Project ?

The project signifies the use of local and varied
crafts in a single space which come together in a
modern setting and act as a refuge for the user
within a busy and hustling city of Mumbai.
Identify Craft
Material: wood, Fabric, furniture
Technique(s): wooden lathe, wall murals, motifs,

loca furniture
Usage of craft: furniture, columns, walls,
Approach towards craft: various crafts pieces have

been used to maek the interiors such as swing,
charpai, wooden carved out mirror etc.
Key Words
Decoration, Ornamentation, contrast, Beauty
Sources: https://www.houzz.in/magazine/houzz-tour-actor-
irrfan-khan-s-mumbai-home-has-an-eclectic-sizzle-stsetivw-
vs~83595218
Simply Symbolic
Project: Chaipoint
Designer: Studio Taan
Built in: 2019
Location: Bangalore
Why this Project ?

The project has the use of contemporary materials
but the inspiration from traditional elements can
be noticed in the various elements that make the
project come together
Identify Craft
Material: metal, bamboo weave, wall mural
Technique(s): weaving, metal bending, wall murals
Usage of craft: walls, furniture
Approach towards craft: The modified version of

crafted elements can be seen in the interiors mak-
ing it a contemporary setting but relevance to crafts
can still be seen at the same time.
Key Words
Symbolic, Global, Ornamentation, Contemporary,
Beauty
Sources: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

For the Local, To the Local, By the Local

Project: Sewing School Steel-Earth
Designer: Odile Vandermeeren
Built in: 2011
Location: Niger
Why this Project ?

Trying to make a difference is the story of this proj-
ect. Making local using local techniques with the
available local materials in collaboration with local
artisans makes this project a significant example of
taking forward the already prevailing knowledge
that has been becoming obsolete with newer tech-
niques and materials.
Identify Craft
Material: Adobe
Technique(s): Adobe construction, wall murals
Usage of craft: building envelope, facade
Approach towards craft: using the local materi-

als and craftsmanship, the building has become
significant.
Key Words
Sustainable, Local, Functional, Regional
Sources: https://ecoledecoutureniger.wixsite.com/terre

Tagline of the project

Project: Araadhana Seth’s Residence
Designer: Aradhana Seth
Built in: 2020
Location: Goa
Why this Project ?

The space in itself defines where it belongs to. The
sloping roof, high ceilings, earthy colours, vibrant
red flooring, floral stone inlay etc all add to the
Goan feel of the interiors of the project.
Identify Craft
Material: Wood, Plaster, stone inlay
Technique(s): Sloping roof, Lathe
Usage of craft: Ceiling, flooring, wall plaster
Approach towards craft: The local style of Goan in-

teriors has been chosen complimenting the buiild-
ing’s earthy colors and high ceilings.
Key Words
Local, Regional, Symbolic, Beauty, Ornamentation
Sources: https://www.architecturaldigest.in/gallery/inside-arad-
hana-seth-home-in-aldona-goa/

Cuts Creating Curiosity

Project: Poland Pavillion
Designer: WWAA Architects
Built in: 2010
Location: China
Why this Project ?

The inviting public space creating an iconic pres-
ence amongst other pavillions present by mixing
the play of light and shadows in the interiors and
also radiating light towards the exteriors making it
an interesting structure.
With the use of only one main material and tech-
nique, focus on the local craft is retained which is
helping in creating an identity in a foriegn land for
the region.
Identify Craft
Material: plywood mounted on a steel structure
Technique(s): CNC-cutting
Usage of craft: Polish Wycinanki
Approach towards craft: contemprorisation
Key Words
Digitalisation, lighting, space making, perforation,
Identity, Representative, Bold
Sources: Wormann Catherine. “Polish Pavilion for Shanghai

Expo 2010 by WWAA Architects”. Dezeen, Jun 2010. https://
www.dezeen.com/2010/06/03/polish-pavilion-for-shanghai-ex-
po-2010-by-wwaa-architects/

Lighting: Inside-Out
Project: 72 screens
Designer: Sanjay Puri Architects
Built in: 2013
Location: Jaipur
Why this Project ?

Its the project that gets its identity from the mod-
ern approach towards Jaipur’s famous jalis that
are being used in the forts present in Rajasthan’s
landscape.
Single material approach, where GRC panels are
met along the diagonals break the monotonity of
the facade.
The two skins created due to the presence of
panels help in creating a buffer fromo Jaipur’s hot
weather and also help in creating the play of lights
during the night time.
Identify Craft
Material: Glass Reinforced Concrete screen
Technique(s): Perforation
Usage of craft: Jali
Approach towards craft: modified the traditional

craft based upon new materials available
Key Words
identity, single material, lighting, climate respon-
sive, light and shadow, Ornamentation
Sources: Reporter Surfaces. “why 72 screens, Jaipur bcame
a sensation?”. Jul 2018. https://www.surfacesreporter.com/
articles/20848/why-72-screens-jaipur-by-ar-sanjay-puri-became-
a-sensation

South in North
Project:Sambharsa
Designer: Arghusk
Built in: 2019
Location: Jaipur
Why this Project ?

Using the elements that are core to the south Indi-
an architecture, this restaurant is the representation
of an indian woman wearing vermillion and saree
defining the intricacies of it.
The ornamentation has been done in a subtle man-
ner creative an aura of intricate design as well as
not flooding the small space with too many details
to understand.
Identify Craft
Material: wood
Technique(s): Paneling, painting, carving
Usage of craft: kolam, wood carving
Approach towards craft: direct reference of craft

can be seen
Key Words
ornamentation, vibrant, 2D to 3D, regional, Orna-

mentation, beauty
Sources: The Architects Diary “RESTAURANT DECOR INSPIRED
BY CULTURE & CRAFT OF THE SOUTH INDIA”. Sept 2020.
https://thearchitectsdiary.com/restaurant-decor-inspired-by-cul-
ture-craft-of-the-south-india-arghusk/

Old and New

Project: Yahvi
Designer: Stapati
Built in: 2019
Location: Jaipur
Why this Project ?

Responding to the collection of arts and crafts of
the owner, the spaces have been defined in order
to highlight the master pieces that are being col-
lected by them.
The space is enlivened by the presence of sculp-
tures and crafts and also give it a serene museum
like peace as the spaces and staircases are carved
around it.
Identify Craft
Material: wood, steel, stone
Technique(s): wooden lathe, idol crafts, cudappah

flooring
Usage of craft: Partition walls, furniture, staircase

can be seen
Key Words
ornamentation, vibrant, contemporary, balance of
voids and opaque, porous
Sources: https://stapati.com/projects/yahvi/

Living the Roots

Project: Vashi Farmhouse
Designer: D6thD Design Studio
Built in: 2016
Location: Amalsad, Gujarat
Why this Project ?

Typical Gujarati interior references can be seen
through the interiors of this house.
The swing in the centre of living area, courtyard for
light and ventilation, open dog legged staircase
with wrought iron like detailed railing, the use of
stained glass, papintings depicting fora and fauna
like in traditional structures, give the essence to the
interiors of the space.
Identify Craft
Material: bricks, wrought iron, glass
Technique(s): Paneling, painting, carving, stained

glass
Usage of craft: terazzo, filler slab, railing design,

column design

can be seen
Key Words
sustainable, natural materials, climate responsive,
play of light
Sources: The Architects Diary “RESTAURANT DECOR INSPIRED

BY CULTURE & CRAFT OF THE SOUTH INDIA”. Sept 2020.
https://thearchitectsdiary.com/restaurant-decor-inspired-by-cul-
ture-craft-of-the-south-india-arghusk/

Weaving into the Future

Project: Chameleon Retail shop
Designer: Praxis designers
Built in: 2009
Location: Hyderabad
Why this Project ?
The approach to weave of fabric helping in accen-

tuating the whole essence of interiors along with
the lighting present add to the textures that are
present in the space on walls, fabrics, steel and
ropes.
Identify Craft
Material: Ropes, fabric, steel
Technique(s): weaving
Usage of craft: fabric weaving
Approach towards craft: scaled up weaving help-

ing in creating shelves/ partitions/ adding textures
Key Words
Texture, natural material, light and shadow, ex-
posed, global
Sources: http://www.praxis-india.com/retail_4.html

Learning from the Past

Project: Pingtian Village Center
Designer: DnA
Built in: 2015

Location: Lishui, China
Why this Project ?

Learning from the traditional techniques, the village
community/ exhibition centre has been designed
by the architects so that the contemporary survives
with the help of the traditional.
The roofing, raised seatings, stone walls, wooden
trusses, wooden furniture - all contrbute to the
warm interiors of the space while responding to
the surroundings and keeping the local techniques
alive.
Identify Craft
Material: wood
Technique(s): wooden joinery
Usage of craft: wooden joinery
Approach towards craft: direct use of traditional

techniques
Key Words
Sustainable, vernacular, warm, regional, collabora-

tion

Co-existing Old and New

Project:Chitchat House
Designer: Infinity Mind
Built in: 2017
Location: Foshan, China
Why this Project ?

The amalgamation of the craft and contemporary
makes this space experience different than other
spaces.
The organic three dimensional pattern in the space
is creating a wave like pattern in the strong box like
structure creating the sense of fluidity within the
space.
Identify Craft
Material: Bamboo threads
Technique(s): Weaving
Usage of craft: Bamboo Weaving
Approach towards craft: craft used for its struc-

tural abilities to create a 3 dimensional parametric
form
Key Words
re-creation, Identity, Regional, History, Bridging
the gap, coexistent, natural material, light and
shdow
Sources: Archdaily “Chuans Kitchen/ Infinity mind”. Sept 2020.

https://www.archdaily.com/898049/chuans-kitchen-infinity-nide

Complimenting & Contrasting

Project: The Terra Mater
Designer: Renesa Architects
Built in: 2019
Location: Amritsar
Why this Project ?
Maintaining the circulation, privacy and at the same

time providing visual synchronicity in the space,
this retail space shows the different approach as
compared to other existing retail spaces.
the terracotta blockes creating the effect of jali
along with the play of concrete and gravel help in
generating an altogether different retail experience
to the visitor
Identify Craft
Material: Teracotta Brick, Concrete
Technique(s): cement and brick
Usage of craft: partition walls, circulation guides

can be seen
Key Words
Ornamentation, Vibrant, regional, light and shad-
ow, replicate, material creating identity

Material Matters!
Project: The Arc at Green School
Designer: Ibuku
Built in: 2019
Location: Bali
Why this Project ?
The use of bamboo as an important structural

element and creating a space that is climatically
responsive to the heavy rainfall region of Bali, Indo-
nesia is what makes the project interesting.
Bamboo being engineered by structurally design-
ing as well as defining the interior quality of the
space that the envelope in itself is sufficient for the
structure and warmth, ventilation and light of the
interior space.
Identify Craft
Material: Bamboo
Technique(s): Bending, Cutting
Usage of craft: Structure, Envelope, skin
Approach towards craft: traditional techniques

have been used
Key Words
sustainable, local material, regional, identity, cli-

mate responsive, single material
Sources: https://www.archdaily.com/964059/the-arc-at-green-
school-ibuku

Responding to Region
Project: Valsala Cottage
Designer: Wallmakers
Built in:
Location: Kerela
Why this Project ?
Using the existing constructiono techniques and

planning of the region i.e. Kerela, the designer re-
sponded to the space making process in a manner
of mixing the old with the new by maintaining the
concept of courtyard but at the same time intro-
ducing the curves within the structure resultin in the
space quality created.
use of brick jali in the front facad creates interest in
the monotonous brick facade and also allowing the
light and ventilation inside the structure.
Identify Craft
Material: Brick
Technique(s): Brick Jali
Usage of craft: Walls, inbuilt Furniture
Approach towards craft: use of brick jali can be

seen
Key Words
organic, climate responsive, sustainable, local
materials, local techniques, environment friendly
Sources: https://ingeniousvibe.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/
case-study.pdf

Royal-ly Redefining
Project: Royal Enfield Showroom
Designer: Studio Lotus
Built in: 2014
Location: Goa
Why this Project ?
The coming together of the neew and the old part

of the building and how they interact is what is
interesting in the structure.
Along with the vibrant nature of the brand as well
as same level of energy that Goa has, have been
correctly been put in the interiors of the building by
the designer.
Identify Craft
Material: wood, wall Painting,steel
Technique(s): Truss, Azulejo
Usage of craft: exterior walls
Approach towards craft: paintings have been done

on exterior replicating the idea of azulejo tile art
Key Words
ornamentatio, regional, modern, balance be-

tween old and new, reuse, rejuvenated
Sources: https://studiolotus.in/articles/industrial-style-royal-en-
field-garage-cafe-in-goa/124

Original- Ornamental- Orientation

Project: Forest essentials
Designer: Architecture Discipline
Built in: 2017
Location: Jodhpur
Why this Project ?

Located within the core of a traditional city but
still making its presence felt is what makes this
project different.
The balance created by the designer through
colour theme of the brand which eccentuates
the interiors as it creates a vibrancy and attracts
people in, along with maintaing the balance
ofornamentation through the use of gold and
arches in shelves, staircase etc. maintains interest
throughout.
Identify Craft
Material: brass, gold painting
Technique(s): vernacular gold painting techniques

of walled
city of Jodhpur, hand-cut and wax polished
linoleum flooring
Usage of craft: flooring, shelves,
Approach towards craft: ideafrom prevailing
crafts has been taken used with new techniques
Key Words
ornamentation, vibrant, contemporarisation,
Sources: https://www.architecturediscipline.com/doc-
file/34ms-ut9io200212.pdf

Experimentation with Materials

Project: The Ark- Interiors
Designer: Prabhakar Bhagwat
Built in:
Location: Vadodara
Why this Project ?
The use of vibrant colors and the material make

the space inetresting.
The participation of crcaftspeople in the making of
the interiors of the space using metal is an inter-
esting notion to notice.
Identify Craft
Material: metal
Technique(s): Sheet metals experimented with

different elements
Usage of craft: Partition Walls
Approach towards craft: experimentation has been

done
Key Words
ornamentation, vibrant, experimentation, repeti-

tion
Sources: : https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/art-and-cul-
ture/craft-and-architecture-identity-and-culture-6396934/

“Mirror Mirror on the Wall”

Project: Laxmi Palace
Designer: Sthapapty Architects
Built in: 2016
Location: Jaipur
Why this Project ?
Taking the influence from the traditional architec-

ture of the place, The interiors have been made
intereesting.
The interiors give the space the feel of the palaces.
The ornamentation through use of gold and thikri
work resemble the royalty and also help in lighting
up the space.
Identify Craft
Material: mirror, brass
Technique(s): Thikri Work
Usage of craft: Wall designs

can be seen
Key Words
ornamentation, vibrant,replication, repetition

Ornamenting all the way

Project: Anubhuti
Designer: Envisage
Built in:
Location: South India
Why this Project ?
The elements making the space can actually give

the essence of a southern indian home.
The wood carvings in bedroom, ornamented col-
umns, The rice art, curvilinear motifs, help in know-
ing the spatial elements of a southern indian home.
Identify Craft
Material: wood, paint
Technique(s): Kolam, wood Lathe, Wood Carving
Usage of craft: kolam, Parition, Column

can be seen
Key Words
ornamentation, subtle, repetition, intricate de-

tails, material palette

Fighting Attrocities
Project: Namra House
Designer: Earthling
Built in: 2019
Location: Ladakh
Why this Project ?
The response to the harsh climates of Ladakh

along with it sustaining the intricate wooden de-
tails that can be seen in monasteris and other old
structures of the region makes this project to be
chosen for the stdy.
the
Identify Craft
Material: wood and stone
Technique(s): Rubble lMasonry, wood carving
Usage of craft: Door and window details, railiing

can be seen
Key Words
ornamentation,region, Climate responsive, repe-
tition

To, By & For the Materials

Project: Village cafe
Designer: Portal92
Built in: 2019
Location: Moradabad
Why this Project ?
The attempt to bring together the rural and urban

together can be seen through the project. The
open green fields in rural areas have been repli-
catedin form of large number of planters present,
warmth of teracotta and coldness of concrete, the
contrasting elements have been bought to one
position- that makes this whole project interesting.
Identify Craft
Material: stone
Technique(s): Kadappa Flooring, terracotta plaster
Usage of craft: ceiling lamps, brass decoration

pieces, teracotta plaster

can be seen
Key Words
contrast, warmth, symbolism, Material Finish
Sources:https://www.archdaily.com/923906/the-village-cafe-por-
tal-92

Learning from the past

Project: Casper Cove
Designer: Stein Design
Built in: 2018
Location: Morocco
Why this Project ?
Taking elements from moroccon architecture, the

project looks at how the modern spaces can be
designed while inspired from traditional elements.
Identify Craft
Material: wood
Technique(s): Arches, carving
Usage of craft: Niche design, ceiling motifs, arched

walls

can be seen
Key Words
ornamentation, Repetition, replication
Sources: http://www.praxis-india.com/retail_4.html

“God Lies in Details”

Project: The tanjore tiffin room
Designer: Shabnam Gupta
Built in:
Location: Mumbai
Why this Project ?
The coming together of various elements along

with the color palette and use of new as well as tra-
ditional architectural & interior elements have been
used adds intererst to the space.
Identify Craft
Material: wood
Technique(s): wooden carving, murals, arches
Usage of craft: door, furniture, walls, arched mirrors

can be seen
Key Words
ornamentation, vibrant, contemporary, Contrast

Along the Traditional Lines

Project: Nalukettu
Designer: De earth
Built in: 2018
Location:Kerela
Why this Project ?
the elements of Kerela architecture can directly

be sppotted in the structure, responding to the
climate as well as mixinig the new- concrete and
old- intricate wood designs wihin one space.
Identify Craft
Material: brick, wood, concrete

Technique(s): brick jali, wood carvings
Usage of craft: sloping roof, columns

can be seen
Key Words
ornamentation,regional, climate responsive, light
and shadow, local, regional
Sources:https://www.facebook.com/186316674713402/posts/
nalukettulocation-guruvayur-photography-bijuibrahim-dee-
arth-guruvayur-tharavadu-/4285937684751260/

Around the Craft

Project: Terra Cotta Studio
Designer: Tropical Space
Built in: 2016
Location: Vietnam
Why this Project ?
The project does not only use the tecnique of the

craft but it directs how the space has to flow based
upon creating the exhibition space for the craft
making craft itself the part of interior space provid-
ing warmth as well as decorating the interiors.
Identify Craft
Material:wood; terra cotta, brick
Usage of craft: Brick jali, wooden joinery, pottery
Approach towards craft: spaces have been built

around the craft of pottery making craft the driving
road for the space design
Key Words
ornamentation,regional, climate responsive, local,

regional
Sources: https://www.archdaily.com/791430/terra-cotta-stu-
dio-tropical-space

Collaborating old and new

Project: Vakr Furniture
Designer: Intrigue Designs
Built in: 2020
Location: Delhi
Why this Project ?
Furniture shows the collaboration of the new mate-

rial that is concrete along with the craft of bamboo
weaving and giving it the structural strength along
with maintaining the aeesthetics of the furniture.
Identify Craft
Material: Concrete, bamboo
Technique(s): Casting, weavnig
Usage of craft: furniture
Approach towards craft: collaboration has been

done between new and older version of craftsman-
ship
Key Words
ornamentation,regional, new materials, collabora-
tion, parametric, form oriented
Sources: https://www.instagram.com/vakrstudio/


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Exercise 02: Positioning Crafts in 21st century

Why this Project ?

Material: brick, Terracotta

Technique(s): Brrick jali, exposed concrete

Usage of craft: courtyard wall, partition wall

Approach towards craft: brick jali has been used

MID | Spring Semester 2022 | Faculty of Design Craft + Future = ?

Local and Overseas

Why this Project ?

Technique(s): Bamboo joinery, bamboo mats

Usage of craft: Railing, trussese, structural ele-

Approach towards craft: The quick brown fox

MID | Spring Semester 2022 | Faculty of Design Craft + Future = ?

Why this Project ?

Material: Bamboo, Mud, Fabric

Technique(s): Bamboo weaving, Mud Plaster

Usage of craft: Walls, Ceiling

Approach towards craft: The exteriors define the

MID | Spring Semester 2022 | Faculty of Design Craft + Future = ?

Refuge in the City

Why this Project ?

Material: wood, Fabric, furniture

Technique(s): wooden lathe, wall murals, motifs,

Usage of craft: furniture, columns, walls,

Approach towards craft: various crafts pieces have

Why this Project ?

Material: metal, bamboo weave, wall mural

Technique(s): weaving, metal bending, wall murals

Usage of craft: walls, furniture

Approach towards craft: The modified version of

MID | Spring Semester 2022 | Faculty of Design Craft + Future = ?

For the Local, To the Local, By the Local

Why this Project ?

Technique(s): Adobe construction, wall murals

Usage of craft: building envelope, facade

Approach towards craft: using the local materi-

MID | Spring Semester 2022 | Faculty of Design Craft + Future = ?

Tagline of the project

Why this Project ?

Material: Wood, Plaster, stone inlay

Technique(s): Sloping roof, Lathe

Usage of craft: Ceiling, flooring, wall plaster

Approach towards craft: The local style of Goan in-

MID | Spring Semester 2022 | Faculty of Design Craft + Future = ?

Cuts Creating Curiosity

Why this Project ?

Usage of craft: Polish Wycinanki

Approach towards craft: contemprorisation

Sources: Wormann Catherine. “Polish Pavilion for Shanghai

MID | Spring Semester 2022 | Faculty of Design Craft + Future = ?

Why this Project ?

Material: Glass Reinforced Concrete screen

Usage of craft: Jali

Approach towards craft: modified the traditional

MID | Spring Semester 2022 | Faculty of Design Craft + Future = ?

Why this Project ?

Technique(s): Paneling, painting, carving

Usage of craft: kolam, wood carving

Approach towards craft: direct reference of craft

ornamentation, vibrant, 2D to 3D, regional, Orna-

MID | Spring Semester 2022 | Faculty of Design Craft + Future = ?

Old and New

Why this Project ?