Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, IN, BArch, Architecture
Indigenous Futurism Competition, 1st Place
MECHANICAL MODEL CATEGORY
Winner: APUTI by Sangeetha Othayoth and Sindhu Sriram
The structure takes its inspiration from the traditional Iroquois longhouse. Its orientation manipulated to grow vertically because the future would demand for increased shelter proportional to population growth. We imagine a world where genetically modified trees and plant forms can become the building material, with modified pigmented networks forming the skin. We conclude that in the future is transient. Since the entire structure is alive, once its purpose is terminated, it becomes one with nature. As the name suggests, Aputi, Inuktitut for “snow on the ground”, disappears after a season of need.
Respites- Hospice design compeition, Nomination
OASIS
A refuge amidst the storm. A pause from the terrors of life. Oasis is that sanctuary in the desert where the soul is replenished. This proposal aims at celebrating life while acknowledging the inevitable. An ode to the celebration of Life no matter how little it may be.
