National Institute of Water Sports
The transitional link between man and sea
NIWS is a winning entry of an International competition, commissioned by the Ministry of Tourism and the Government of India. This institute aims at providing research facilities and training specific to water sports, putting India on the global map for leisure-water sporting.
The intention of the design is to bring in seascapes to land. The rise and fall of waves gives rise to the roof form, and the overall layout, carving out unique volumes within the built space.
Reflected Ceiling Plan
Rhythm, Reveal, Repeat : On the language of elevations
Corten steel is a recurring material used in the building’s exterior cladding. Since the building is located on the coast, the material will witness a change in color overtime on account of humidity. One part of the building’s elevation uses a ‘jaali’ (vernacular screen of perforations) of corten steel, sieving the natural light into the walkway corridors and rooms.
Corten steel details and facade elevations
Fabrication of Curved steel wall
Parametric design and assembly of the curved steel wall
The curved steel wall runs through the building, morphing into a partition wall, a structural element, an opening and a design element. Carrying with it the strong lines of the idea of waves, this structure is shaped using steel grids of different fabrication modules, adding upto a total of 180 modules. These modules are further broken down into arms of unique measurements which are welded on site and erected.
Wall section
WIP Site photo
Design Firm: M:oFA Studio