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Royal Enfield standard, 1984 model. I bought it last year in the month of September. It was in bad shape when I got it. I got it repaired and started riding it from  2 October 2009. Got the shockers, Rims and drum-kit replaced with new parts. After 10k kilometers in 11 months i decided in September to modify the bike. It took two and a half months for it to hit the roads as I have been monitoring the entire process with couple of friends who are as crazy as me about bikes.

I always wanted a classic look yet modified slightly. I replaced the petrol tank with a modified one which has a provision to attach map holder in long trips. the cap is off-centered complimenting the speedometer. Rear mudguard is broadened. The front mudguard was also broadened initially, which was giving a heavy look to the already heavy bike. I decided to go for a 'G2' mudguard which gave a slightly lighter appeal. Seat is made with thin cushion with springs. I was very much doubtful about the thin cushion on the seat.  Its a joy to ride as springs are functioning too good. I will be tested soon it in a long trip once the engine opens up. I had to work on the electrical part of the bike,as i didn't want to see the coil and wires under the seat. I made provision under the tank, with the chasey to hold the necessary plugs. I didn't want the coil and other wires to go into the tool box, as I'm planning to remove the tool boxes and air filter box in future.

I would like to go for a very much lighter look. Rear mudguard is also made longer to avoid the smaller mudguard which comes by default to hold the coil in old bike. removing the coil and wiring from under the seat made it much cleaner and i could avoid the use of wiring plate under the seat. The front head light is best modification in the bike. Though it was slightly expensive to change the old kit . It was worth the buy. This is the magical addition which brought the class I was looking for! I had to cut the 'kaan' and put a 'V' shaped kaan to make the head light more visible. I was completely against using crash rods and rear view mirrors initially. Its the least I can do avoid the First scratch!

Louvers - controlled air flow

This diagram displays the traditional louver mechanism pivoted with a vertical plane. the plane remains vertical at all possible positions of the louver. the air flow and dust can be controlled with simple mechanism. Jaalis work best for the vertical plane (personnel choice),  though plastic or glass can get a modern touch to the facade. Jaali can set diffused light patterns inside. The rhythmic play of light and shadows can set various moods.

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SHIFTboston - 'moon capital 2010' competition entry

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Architecture in Motion + Mechanized Parking = Efficiency

Parking!... I enjoy fighting everyday for the 'Little Space' my bullet occupies in front of my rented apartment. Same is the case with most of the householders trying to save their parking space from intruders invading that 'Little Space'. we have moved on from the luxurious house front parking to multistoried parking.. and then to mechanized parking systems to increase efficiency in per car space occupied... what is Next?

Mechanized parking systems increased the efficiency from 30 - 35 sqm per car area in conventional parking buildings to 20- 25 sqm. Though the area occupied per car (parking bay) is only 12.5 - 15 sqm (by general standards). The rest of the area goes in to the circulation of the car with in the building. 

In discussions with Mr. Akshat Bisht, an idea is being worked on to study the future of parking structures. Mechanized Parking systems follow the principle of keeping the bays in static position and letting the circulation and lifts in motion. What can happen if the inverse is tested. Parking bays in motion and circulation in static postion. there are chances of saving on the area dedicated to circulation. Setting the building components in motion (floor plate) makes this possible... 

Also efficient planning can help remove congestion at the entry points... strategic location of parking structures can avoid traffic problems and allow flow of parking moving inside and outside.