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BAMBOO COMPOSITE BUILDS [HANDS-ON WORKSHOP]

3-DAYS RESIDENTIAL WORKSHOP AAYOJAN PUNE

In June 2024, Bamboo Ugam collaborated with Aayojan College of Architecture in Pune to host a hands-on workshop at their campus. As our first engagement with the institution, it marked a meaningful introduction to working with students in an academic environment.

The objective of the workshop was to design and construct a roof system for an existing masonry structure. Reinforced concrete beams were cast using bamboo as tensile reinforcement under the guidance of Mr. Inamdar. The roof was designed as a composite system that combined bamboo with tension cords, allowing the structure to use the compressive strength of bamboo while managing tensile forces effectively.

Over three intensive days, participants moved through each stage of the process. They selected and prepared bamboo, marked and cut the members, and assembled the frame according to the truss layout. Alongside the structural work, students also explored the fundamentals of bamboo furniture by making benches as part of the hands-on experience.

The workshop encouraged participants to develop confidence in working with bamboo as a building material. Some came with experience, while others were engaging with bamboo for the first time. What brought it all together was a shared curiosity and spirit of collaboration that made the learning environment vibrant and memorable.

Session 1 (10am-1pm)
-Introduction to Bamboo Construction
-Understanding bamboo joineries
-Handling of bamboo tools
-Safety Briefing
with Bamboo UGAM team
Session 2 (2pm – 7pm)
-Hands-on building with bamboo

Session 3 (10am – 1pm)
-Hands-on building with bamboo
Session 4 (2pm – 7pm)
-Lecture and demonstration of Bamboo Reinforced Concrete (BRC)
with Engineer Jayant Inamdar
-Hands-on building with bamboo

Session 5 (8am-1pm)
-Trip to Zunjar Machi Eco Village
-Tour of the bamboo plantation
-Learn about bamboo taxonomy, plantation, harvesting processes etc.
Session 6 (2pm-5pm)
-Participate in plantation at Aayojan Campus

  • Venue - AAYOJAN SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN, PUNE, INDIA

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PRIYANKA DAPODIKAR, FOUNDER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Bamboo Ugam was founded in 2024 by Priyanka Dapodikar, whose deep connection to bamboo began in her family’s homestead in the valleys in Sahyadri ranges, where her family has passionately restored nature and managed a bamboo grove for over 18 years. Having grown up surrounded by this commitment to the land, Priyanka developed a natural inclination toward working with bamboo.

After pursuing her undergraduate and master’s degrees in architecture in London, Priyanka returned to India in 2021 during the pandemic. She used this time to deepen her knowledge of the local bamboo species and explore its potential. Bamboo Ugam was born out of her desire to raise awareness about the possibilities of these local species and to create opportunities for artisanship, which are still in the early stages of development in this field.

Driven by research and innovation, Bamboo Ugam aims to explore new ways to work with bamboo, focusing on understanding and utilising the specific properties of local bamboo species. Priyanka, along with like-minded experts, has embarked on this venture to bring bamboo into contemporary design and architecture. 

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Shubham Margale, Apprentice Craftsman

Shubham has been working with bamboo since 2019, slowly learning and refining his skills over the years. He has alot of respect for the material and enjoys exploring what can be made from it.He also helps his family with rice and seasonal farming, staying connected to the rhythm of the land. At Bamboo Ugam, he keeps learning both traditional and new techniques and looks forward to becoming better at his craft with each passing year.

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SURESH KOKARE, HEAD OF CRAFTSMANSHIP

Suresh brings us over 18+ years of invaluable experience to the craft of bamboo work, a passion that has been ingrained in him since childhood. Over the years, he has worked on a wide range of projects, from handcrafted articles and furniture to architectural products. Suresh emphasises, ”We want to highlight the beauty and potential of local bamboo species through our work, supporting sustainable practices and traditional craftsmanship.”
His deep connection to the local bamboo species in Western Ghats, as well as his roots in the Sahyadri mountains, strengthens his dedication to working with bamboo. With Bamboo Ugam, he hopes to nurture a future where bamboo craftsmanship quietly thrives and continues to inspire.

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ANKUSH BESAWADE, Craftsman

Ankush has been working with bamboo since 2019. His early life spent amidst the local bamboo ecology gives him an intuitive understanding of the material.
In addition to supporting the team with preparation, treatment and finishing work, he is deeply involved in farming alongside his family. For him, Bamboo Ugam is a place to keep learning, work with his hands, and stay connected to the craft.

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