Learning module: Fillar Slab
20250718 Pattarai- Site as classroom @ Madipakkam, Chennai
‘It was a two mark question… didn’t know there was so much design, craftsmanship and such intricate labour behind this filler slab’ said one of the participants; surprised how the one line answer took more than one week’s prepration work.
‘Visualizing the concept of hourdi blocks was difficult to understand in the classroom, but working hands-on on-site provided clarity.’ said another.
This Pattarai with filler slab at Madipakkam offered understanding the concept and practicals.
The participants interacted with the craftsmen, engineers and architects on site to understand the details of construction and involved themselves in designing, marking and laying filler slabs on site; experiencing the relationship between drawing on paper and execution on site through the process.
Had a great experience and learnt more on how about filler slab and how a drawing is being converted into reality.
The workshop hasn’t covered the mud pots. Requesting to conduct a workshop on it.
Thank you.
Personally, it was a great experience for me.
I had a hard time visualizing how hourdi blocks worked when I was first taught, but working hands-on gave me clarity. Through this initiative, I also learned about the limitations we face on-site—something we often overlook while working on drawings in architecture school.
On-site, we got to meet a few workers, observe how people coordinated with each other, and see the real-life applications of all the hour-long lectures.We also realized how even small mistakes can lead to delays and make the execution process much more difficult.
A big thanks to Akarmaa for their valuable teachings.😊🙏