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INTERIOR Pliant Bar

Variation creates the

desired environment

he bar at 26, NOIDA, demonstrates the mathematical THOUGHT PROCESSES AND
principal of contouring at play. The fabrication of the RESULTANT EXECUTION
Tsingle and few double curved surfaces (all of them loosely
referred to as fluid surfaces) is resolved by the generation of
hundreds of unique coplanar profiles. While the endeavour of n Thought 1 :Design an element that physically ties
solving a complex geometry maybe constant, the methodology the exterior to the interiors.
of the solution: the details, the materials, the dimensions are Execution : A fluid surface was created which, when out-
varied. This variation creates the desired environment. doors, serves as a second skin shielding the building from the
The primary brief of the bar design required Design Plus to harsh south-west sun; when in-doors creates a dramatic drop
enhance the current patronage, and of course increase revenue. ceiling. This surface was detailed by contouring it into a series of
This generic brief, however, pointed towards several areas rafters built with structural steel sections and classed with fibre
of existing concern: lighting, materials, ergonomics, display. concrete board. The reduction in the resolution of the wave, into
Another constraint was to maintain the external elevations, rafters, depended upon tangibles such as cost, Hvac + lighting +
while completely overhauling the interiors. furniture layouts and intangibles such as ambience and lightness.

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