Project Description

My design explores the transformation of music into architectural space by translating rhythm, repetition, and emotional tension into form. Inspired by Satyajit Ray’s instrumental piece “Jantar Mantar”, the concept imagines architecture as a machine-like system that controls movement, perception, and freedom. The composition is designed to feel intense, mechanical, and dramatic—reflecting the themes of technology, propaganda, and resistance.

At the heart of the design is a monumental central void framed by sharp, heavy geometric walls. These massive planes symbolize authority and control, creating a sense of oppression through scale and enclosure. The space feels engineered rather than natural, like a constructed environment meant to regulate human behavior. The dominant circular element acts as the “core mechanism” of the architecture, representing the repetitive pulse of music. This circular geometry suggests an endless cycle, echoing how propaganda and systems of power repeat messages until they become unquestioned truths.

The stepped amphitheater-like ground plane reinforces the idea of spectacle. The arrangement invites gathering and observation, turning the user into both participant and performer. This spatial condition reflects the tension between spectacle vs truth, where the built environment can be used to manipulate attention and direct collective experience. The red linear axis running through the center represents disruption—an act of resistance cutting through controlled order. It symbolizes the emergence of freedom within a rigid system, like an unexpected beat that breaks repetition.

The layered diagrams and sketch-like overlays strengthen the relationship between architecture and sound. Lines resemble musical notation, sound waves, and measured grids, emphasizing that the entire structure is generated from rhythm and timing. The visual language suggests that architecture is not only built through material but also through invisible forces such as vibration, tempo, and emotion. The suspended platform and elevated voids introduce tension and uncertainty, as if the space is constantly shifting. This creates an atmosphere of pressure and urgency, similar to the experience of designing “en charrette.” The project ultimately proposes that architecture can become an instrument—capable of control, but also capable of rebellion. It is a space where repetition builds pressure, and resistance becomes the most powerful form of expression.