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MESHING THE BINARIES By PRIYANSHI PRITAM HIRAN

GUIDED BY NEHA PANCHAL

A Dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment Of the requirements for SEM-IX The Degree BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE

MUMBAI UNIVERSITY MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA. 5TH YEAR, SEM-IX, NOV’2021

Conducted at: RACHANA SANSAD’S ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE, AIDED COURSE RACHANA SANSAD, 278, SHANKAR GHANEKAR MARG, PRABHADEVI, MUMBAI 400025.

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The following Under-Grad Design Dissertation Study is hereby approved as satisfactory work on the approved subject carried out and presented in a manner sufficiently satisfactory to warrant its acceptance as a pre-requisite and partial fulfillment of requirement to the 5th Year Sem IX of Bachelor Of Architecture Degree for which it has been submitted.

This is to certify that this student Priyanshi Pritam Hiran is a bonafide Final Year student of our institute and has completed this Socio-Cognitive Enquiry Dissertation under the guidance of the Guide as undersigned, adhering to the norms of the Mumbai University & our Institute Thesis Committee.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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First and foremost, praises and thanks to the God, the Almighty, for His showers of blessings throughout my research work to ground my research successfully.

I would like to express my deep and sincere gratitude to my research guide, Ar. Neha Panchal, Professor and an active member of Academy’s research cell, for giving me the opportunity to do research and providing invaluable guidance throughout this research. Her dynamism, vision, sincerity and motivation have deeply inspired me. She has taught me the methodology to carry out the research and to present the research works as clearly as possible. It was a great privilege and honor to work and study under her guidance.

I am extremely grateful to our principal Ar. Suresh Singh for the academic support. I would also like to thank the college administration for all the support during this online learning. I am extending my heartfelt thanks to Ar. Yagnik Bhatija & Ar. Ashley Fialho for their patience during the cross discussions.

I would like to thank all the stranger friends I made during my survey, who responded as Digital Nomads. I would also like to show my gratitude to Mrs. Anita Yewale, a docent from Bhau Daji Laad Museum and a heritage & cultural enthusiast who gave me insightful information with respect to Worli Koliwada. I am immensely gracious for all the support I received from my friends & peers.

I am extremely grateful to my parents for their love, prayers, caring and sacrifices for educating and preparing me for my future. I am very much thankful to my mother Mrs. Rachna Hiran & father Mr. Pritam Hiran for their constant motivation to complete this research work. Also, I express my thanks to my sister Ms. Priyambi Hiran for tolerating me & the keen interest shown during site visits to complete this research successfully.

Finally, my thanks go to all the people who have supported me to complete the research work directly or indirectly.

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ABSTRACT

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The newly emerging privileged breed of people popularly coined as the ‘Digital Nomads’ is booming in large numbers. The improved mutant of transitory traditional nomads, they travel and anchor themselves preferably in a pre-existing community with suitable infrastructure, for a desired short duration. Even though technology helps their mobility, the indigenous society and local community also play a significant role in their journey.

Having the thirst of authentic tourists, they look forward to the knowledge and emotional exchange with the locals. Their give and take transactions are necessary for the human race to promote interculturality and maintain global cross-boundary relations. The Digital Nomads are certainly a boon for society. It is essential to morph these travellers within the existing local fabric. Thus, the aim of the research thesis becomes to define a social infrastructure that gathers and centralizes Digital Nomads by promoting chanced encounters with the pre-existing local communities.

Research advances by studying community-based Business Models of ‘Zostel, we-work, Park & Play’. All work towards getting diverse communities together. The hybrid models like Unsettled (Bali), Selina (Global), Outsite (Global); have a comprehensive range of spaces and programs that not only serve all infrastructural needs of a Digital Nomad but also promote numerous exchanges with the locals.

Streamlining the context of research, Worli Koliwada in Mumbai is selected as the zone for intervention. The need of the hour is to preserve the livelihood of an indigenous community that is endangered, by converting it into a sustainable community model. Amplifying the importance of these indigenous communities by developing them for tourism as they hold a factor of diverse engagement. Thus, the design proposal will house local, domestic, foreign visitors who wish to be a part of this arrangement. They will be asked to sign-up for a RENTAL MODEL, a combination of Amenities +Leisure +Engagement. A model which provides an incentive to both the parties, by providing diverse opportunities for chanced encounters.

KEY WORDS: Digital Nomads, Social Infrastructure, Anchor points, Interactions, Indigenous, Unrooted, Economic Model

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W’s & H of a Digital Nomad

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NOMADIC BACKGROUND STUDY CLASSIFICATION OF MODERN NOMADS SIMILARITIES DIFFERENCES & DEFINING DN’S W’S & H’S OF DIGITAL NOMADS USER IMPRESSION GRAPHIC

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Concern & Enquiry

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THEORITICAL CONCEPT RETHINKING 3RD PLACES ARGUMENT ESTABLISHMENT AIM, OBJECTIVES, SCOPE OF RESEARCH, LIMITATIONS

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RESEARCH METHOD

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Tangible statistics

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LIFESTYLE ASSESSMENT ANALYSIS WORK LEISURE ANALYSIS GLOBAL COUNTRIES TABLE USER ROUTINE ANALYSIS INFRASTRUCTURAL ANALYSIS STAKE HOLDERS ANALYSIS

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Neighbourhood Identification CASE STUDY TYPES UNDERSTANDINGS & DERIVATIONS INDIA & TOURISM PAUL MCRODDEN INTERVIEW MUMBAI & TOURISM MUMBAI FOR DIGITAL NOMADS DIFFFERENT NEIGHBOURHOODS IN MUMBAI NEIGHBOURHOOD TYPOLOGY SITE SELECTION INTERVIEW FOR ANITA YEWALE WORLI & FUTURE; LAWS APPLICABLE

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Neighbourhood Understanding

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SITE EVOLUTION & APPROCAH TO SITE COMMUNITY EVOLUTION SWOT ANALYSIS NEIGHBOURHOOD IMPRESSIONS GRAPHIC NEIGHBOURHOOD UNDERSTANDING TIME WISE ACTIVATION HOUSE EVOLUTION & TYPOLOGY

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KOLI: THE INDIGENOUS STAKEHOLDERS

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AGE GROUP & OCCUPATION BASED USER UNDERSTANDING ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION TYPICAL KOLI FAMILY ROUTINE OCCUPATIONAL EVOLUTION ASPIRATIONS & INFLUENCES IMPORTANCE OF THIRD PLACES IN LIVES OF KOLI PEOPLE FRAMEWORK OF SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT & ACCULTURATION DIGITAL NOMADS & LOCALS THE INTEGRATION THEORITICAL CONCLUSION TYPES OF ENGAGEMENTS HAPPENING IN KOLIWADA PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT INTEGRATED SPACES PROGRAM UNDERSTANDING

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LIST OF TABLES

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

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Meshing the Binaries 13 The research started with a user-centric understanding which later amalgamates into a community-dwelling. The thoughts of remote working & transition were streamlined to initiate the enquiry on Digital Nomads. Here are some keywords which have been repetitively used in the entire research. The basic definitions of these words have been listed below. Certain words have been obtained from classified works as the sources have been duly cited.

1. DIGITAL NOMADS: The new breed of people who have taken remote working to a new level. The main subject of my enquiry.

2. ANCHOR POINTS (ARNOULD, 2012): Junction points or stops where digital nomads can converge & gather while they are on their mobile lifestyle 3. SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE: An active architectural intervention that can aid the process of convergence and suffice the requirements of a Digital Nomad and cater to the conflicts with indigenous communities 4. INTERACTION/ NEGOTIATION: The constant process of the transaction and give & take which happens between the subject users and the culturally authentic native communities 5. LOCALS COMMUNITY: The native community of a particular locality who eagerly participate in transactions.

6. REMOTE WORKING: Working from the home base or any place which is not the workplace. The entire process has extensively relied on technology.

7. UN-ROOTED: Individuals who are location independent and are not grounded to a place by any specific ties. Refers to a particular part of a town and the people who live there.

8. RICH NEIGHBOURHOOD: They are often social in character where people have face-to-face interactions.

9. ECONOMIC MODEL: It is a theoretical construct representing economic processes by a set of variables and logical relationships between them.

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TOPIC DERIVATION

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Before settling myself under a larger umbrella of research topic, there was a constant simultaneous thought given to two parallel aspects.

As shown in fig.1, the first one is the idea of how transition and architecture work together. This statement itself holds multiple interpretations; however, I was concerned about the one which talks about constantly changing built/unbuilt surroundings but still captures the essence of curated built intervention in particular.

The other concern was related to the current affairs of the nation when it was slowed down because of the global pandemic. Despite travel disruptions and lack of mobility, a larger sector of the population managed to work remotely and hold on to their source of income.

When I tried to co-relate the phenomenon of transition with actively remote working people of the present time, I arrived upon the existence of the mobile the working user group (For myself): THE DIGITAL NOMADS (CARLOS, 2021).

INITIAL THOUGHTS

TRANSITION IN ARCHITECTURE

REMOTE WORKING Accelerated due to pandemic

Changing built environments

CONTRASTS

Locals & Visitors

Fig 1: Topic Derivation

User group of Digital Nomads

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W’S & H’S OF DIGITAL NOMAD

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Nomadism ages 7000-8000 years ago. a lifestyle in which the community has no permanent settlement but moves from one place to the other in a defined territory (COWAN, 2002).

A chronological timeline was formulated to understand the emergence of this nomadic user group.

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BACKGROUND STUDY

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Meshing the Binaries 19 Most traditional nomads found in the city are Peripatetic in nature (IRANOMADSTOURS, 2010).

Since childhood, they have been in family rituals and initiating something new is extremely difficult for them. Due to the travel restrictions, they are adding to the urban sprawl (WIRE, 2021) (Fitiani, 2017).

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The evolution of nomadic tribes was solely based on community interaction. Their transactions and negotiations played a significant impact on both parties (DAVID, 2015).

Fig. 3 gives a summarised classification of the modern Nomads present in today’s time. They are: Spiritual nomads (travelling for religion); Half & Half Nomads who stay at home partially & travel partially; Corporate Nomads who travel only if work calls them; The Digital Nomads who willingly move around and live a life of luxury without sacrificing on their work; Then we have the retired Nomads who wait until they fulfil all their responsibilities and then choose to travel and spend their savings; Home sitting Nomads who offer to live at someone else’s house and look after it when they are out of town or on some trip.

Lastly, we have the classic nomads who travel with no planning or intention but only out of a family tradition.

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MODERN NOMADS & CLASSIFICATION

The Digital Nomads are further classified based on their duration and intention of travel.

Based on duration we have 4 classifications: The perpetual wanderers who are always on move and stay at any location for not more than a month; Casual Globetrotters who stay at a place for 3-6 months; Occasional travellers who travel for some part of the year and spend the rest time at their homes; Last we have the flexible ex-pats who try to live the ins and outs of the new location and spend almost a year at the new place.

Based on intention of travel there is a basic division: One type travels to a new location only for a change of scenery and continues living a routined life of luxury.

The second type calls for some thrill and choose intervening and engaging in the lives of the locals during their stay at the new place.

OCCASIONAL TRAVELLERS -Travel for few months & rest time at home base

PERPETUAL WANDERERS -Always on move -A month’s stay at the most

A FLEXIBLE EXPAT

-Stay at any location for atleast a year or more

CASUAL GLOBETROTTERS -Stay in a country for 3-6 months

DURATION BASED

FURTHER CLASSIFICATION INTENTION BASED

Live a routined life in new location.

Enjoy the weather & the scenic beauty

Fig 3: Modern Nomad Clasiification

Who work towards community building & bridge the cultural gap

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TRADITIONAL NOMADS

TRANSITION

-RESTRICTED travel distance is within their native land only -They travel to fulfil the survival needs -They travel and live nomadically so they do not drift apart from their ancestral roots and culture -Unplanned, travel in any direction where favourable conditions might be found.

MODERN NOMADS

-Travel distance has no boundaries & solely based on the financial allowance -Work remains a priority irrespective of travel -Travel to explore new cultures and lifestyles -Go through a lot of planning and strategizing before they transition into this new way of living

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-Both give extreme importance to the old and new Cultures -They make the new place their temporary home -Both have limited attachments -EG: Work (Digital Nomads) & Family (Nomads) -Their attachments behave as temporary anchor points which keep them rooted for a while

Utopian avatar of of post work lifestyle

Inherit meanderings of a backpacker & thirst of an authentic tourist

Enjoy regular mini- retirements & live with self discipline

Thrive on technology enabled mobility

Priveleged breed who travel alone or with family

Define trasition & highly driven by entrepreneurial ethos

Pursuit of productivity in leisure Fig 4: Defining Digital Nomads

The Digital Nomads are a present-day privileged (monetary stability) breed of workaholics who enjoy regular mini-retirements. They depict a utopian avatar of the post-work lifestyle by representing the vector of deterritorialization (changing territory on trajectory). Digital nomads define transition which is highly motivated by entrepreneurial ethos. By extracting the meanderings of the backpackers and the thirst of the authentic tourists, they move into a more globalised, digitised the 21st century. It embraces the pursuit of productivity even in leisure. Physical space is no longer an obstacle in communication and professional interaction. They take advantage of the ubiquity of digital infrastructure and technological advances and thrive on technology-enabled mobility (Hannonen1, 2021).

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USER UNDERSTANDING

WHO? Curiosity to discover :Driving Force Work :Attachment Lonliness & get Homesick :Bothers Fascinates the author: Interactions with transitioning built Goal: Quench the thirst of knowing more

WHAT?

WHERE?

Challenge the rudimentary :Existence Exploring a place is done :Move/Shift Engage & Interact:Benefit the society

Fig 5: W’s & H of a Digital nomad

Come from: Amongst the city dwellers Escape to: Any place which caters to their motives

WHEN?

WHY? Rising population impact the society: Rising number needs to be organised in the society & neighbourhoods must be prepared to house this scale Sustain the finances: Extremely priveleged users with a lot of pre-planning & savings

User Group: Digital Nomads Originate from: Modern age humans Impact the most: Local Community Welcomes them: Indigenous locals

HOW?

Is it a botheration: Increasing population & need for anchoring Temporary stay welcomed: Promote exchanges & they have alot to give

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Fig. 6 is a graphical representation of the user group understanding based on internet research. This illustration is an on-point justification as to how creative this digital user group is. Their fields of employment allow for their mobile lifestyle and keeps them engaged with both; their work and their locality.

Here are some key points highlighted in this graphic.

Fig 6: User Impression

USER IMPRESSIONS

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Infrastructure

Solo or in company

Meander strategically

Utopian Avatar

Anchor points

Work attached

Leisure, Self discipline,

Technology Enabled

Diversity

Transactions with the locals

privilege

Authentic tourists

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CONCERN & ENQUIRY

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Concept of places & non-places As the world’s population is moving towards a highly technologically concentrated area, the cultural constructions of space are changing. This concept of place and non-place is highly subjective. An experience with a historical meaning and creativity of social life are referred to as a PLACE. Thus, a NON-PLACE should be seen as a trend associated with globalisation and not a defined category for the object or a plane. The relevance of a non-place holds for a group of people (Digital Nomads) who are constantly mobilising as urban explorers. Owing to the subjective acceptance of spaces, even a non-place might prove to be a space of meaning. (AUGE, 1995) Spatial Configuration of 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place The anthropological habitable space where an individual resides and accomplishes daily chores is coined as the ‘FIRST PLACE (home)’. Similarly, the daily place of work and earning for survival is coined as the ‘SECOND PLACE’. The anthropological spaces of transience where human beings remain anonymous, and that do not hold enough significance to be regarded as ‘THIRD PLACE’ in their anthropological definition. (OLDENBERG, 2001) A third place is a welcoming space that cultivates essential social experiences in the company of like-minded people. This place is informal and has a neutral ground. It is extremely important to overcome social alienation.

Understanding equation of places for different users- Rooted & non-Rooted Gaining conclusions from the understanding of a place and a non-place, along with the learnings from oldenburg’s theory of third places, the following equations can be justified.

FOR A ROOTED PERSON First Place = Home Second Place = at Work Third Place = Place for Socializing FOR A NON-ROOTED PERSON First Place + Second Place = Working at home First Place + Third Place = Socializing at home Second Place + Third Place = Socializing at work & working in a community

RETHINKING THIRD PLACES

Critical take on the features of a Third Place & its relevance in current time NEUTRAL GROUND People from different walks of life should feel welcomed LEVELLER -Abolition of social inequities; Some places still don’t have wifi access for all CONVERSATION -Main activity; Along with leisure, relaxation and playing ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATION -Easy access Geographically and socially LOW PROFILE -Avoid pretentiousness; style remains typical for certain community PLAYFUL MOOD -Light conversations A HOME AWAY FROM HOME -An out-of-home environment with the same feeling as home

While understanding the concept of third places, we come across several words such as neutral ground, leveller, conversation, accessibility, accommodation, low profile, playful etc. These words not only held certain significance back in the 90’s when the theory was formalised but even in the present time. The sociologists and the designers pay heed to these entities during their research.

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CONCEPT OF PLACES & NON PLACES

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Where you live, sleep & relate to family

Owing to the subjective acceptance of spaces, even a non-place might prove to be a space of meaning for the Digital Nomads.

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Where you earn livelihood & interact with co-workers

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Neutral ground where people can gather & interact

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First Place + Second Place = Working at home Second Place + Third Place = Socializing at work & working in a community

Fig 7: Theory of places & non-places

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IMPORTANCE OF THIRD PLACES IN LIVES OF DIGITAL NOMADS

Location information that digital nomads looked for with geographical questions

To develop an understanding of how DNS describe and discuss potential destinations with each other, an analysis was conducted on reddit.com. This forum represents a vibrant online community for digital nomads, with nearly 380,173 subscribers. (AHREUM LEE, 2019) Third places can play a critical role in strengthening the community. It is a neutral ground where people can gather and interact; locations which encourage exchanges & give the freedom to build relationships.

Social infrastructures that digital nomads looked for with place-oriented questions

Research Question 1: What types of location-specific information do digital nomads ask each other when searching for new destinations?

Research Question 2: How do digital nomads define spaces differently for living, working, and socially interacting with others?

Research Question 3: In what ways might location- based conversations on /r/digitalnomad be artificially shaped by DNs who are attempting to align with the digital nomad identity?

Digital nomads’ perception on the places

Fig 8: Equation of places

A R G U M E N T

ARGUMENT

Temporality + Constant nomadicity = Digital Nomad Identity

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Stay Work Socialise

Third places // Co- Spaces

Isolation + Rootlessness

Relationships are temporary

Look for prebuilt communities

LIVING

WORKING

SOCIALIZING

CO- PROGRAMS

This leads us to the importance of exploring how the digital nomads’ temporal lifestyles lead to a new way of understanding social infrastructures and how social infrastructures could be designed to support this condensed temporality.

Fig 9: Argument Establishment

Meet people on daily basis & build sustainable relationships

-As the temporality and constant nomadicity mirrors the digital nomad identity is closely related to their choice to find a place to stay, work, and socialize while addressing the the challenge to manage their life. For instance, Prefer furnished properties over-owned spaces.

-DNS also face feelings of isolation and rootlessness which can lead them to find third places or co-spaces where they can interact with people and belong to a community.

-However, the relationships are ultimately temporary. Therefore, DNS try to find pre-built communities or specific programs where they easily meet people daily and can build sustainable relationships.

-In this regard, infrastructure like hostels, co-working, and co-living spaces are good options for them because they can meet people regularly by sharing their work or living spaces with others.

-Co-living programs that encompass all places from first to third, could especially represent an intensive option to engage in a community in a limited time.

-This leads us to the importance of exploring how the digital nomads’ temporal lifestyles lead to a new way of understanding social infrastructures and how social infrastructures could be designed to support this condensed temporality.

A R G U M E N T

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The Digital Nomads who symbolize the contemporary liquid society, are adapting to the opportunistic neoliberal changes. They seek pre-built communities that can support their condensed temporality.

AIMS

Thus, it is necessary to define a social infrastructure that gathers and centralizes Digital Nomads by promoting chanced encounters with the preexisting local communities.

OBJECTIVES

-Decode the transaction of giving & take -The new intervention should Converge the digital nomads -One structure which is capable of house diversity -Address the needs for Digital Nomads and provide interesting interface for the community.

SCOPE OF RESEARCH

-The research was conducted in the year 2021 from the months June to October (On-going Global Pandemic) -The online/Internet research covers global locations (Cities & countries).

-The Physical on-site research was carried out majorly in Mumbai, India.

-The outreach of research was further extended to multiple individuals globally through survey forms where the responses of several domestic & foreign residents were collected.

LIMITATIONS

-Due to the travel restrictions and mobility issues, the site survey is encaged within the city of Mumbai.

-Lack of physical communication was fulfilled through other social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram.

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Analyze different parameters that affect the stay of Digital Nomads

Classification Their existence in 2021 Peripatetic nomads are modern day Digital Nomads

Association with Traditional Nomads

Economics & Routines

Impact of DN’s on Global cities

Transactio ns & Negotiatio ns

Global Statistics

Spatial Needs

MACRO STUDY

MESO STUDY

Study of Preexisting typologies

MICRO STUDY

Evolution of Nomads

Type of Modern Nomads

DIGITAL NOMADS

Understanding & designing the User group

Lifestyle tracking & behavioral impact

Google form Assessment

Neighbourhood & location study

Establish a stark give & take relation

Identify a economic range to sustain in the context of Mumbai

PROPOSE A MODEL

The relationship with hosts

Decode proper spatial needs & list of programs

Fig 10: Research Methodology

The research which initially started with a user-centric approach, not only did it spread linearly but also laterally. There were several collateral topics researched, covered and analysed to get a grounded holding of this topic. To verify the research further, several in-person interviews were conducted through physical meet-ups and connecting via social media. This empirical data was analysed and scrutinized thoroughly before making any final inferences.

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TANGIBLE STATISTICS

Meshing the Binaries 35

03

>65 years

>65 years Settle at a new-location

What is your age group?

Undecided

20% How do you What manage your children’s are your aspirations 5 years down the line?

20% What is your age group?

15 to 21 years education?

75%

Home schooling

20% Indigenous neighbourhoods & the transitioning users Amalgamation of the 40 to 65 years Continue travelling

60%

LIFESTYLE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

No children

Work as agroup? freelancer What is your age

22 to 40 years

20%

40 to 65 years

What islifestyle? the>65 status yearsof your age group?

How you manage your children’s longlong havehave you been Whatdo is your professional / How What is the status of your How you living beendigital livingNomadic What is the of your age group? at status a new-location education? profile description? relationship?

WhatSettle is your age group? a Digital Nomadic lifestyle?

75%

Undecided

20%

20%

75%

40 to 65 years 35% Married

Free-lancer

40%

>65 years Married with kids

25%

20%

15% What is the status of your age group?

Working for a corporate firm

Siingle 22 to 40 years

20%

15%

Student

15 to 21 years

What is the time you generally work?

Self-Employed 15%

15%

20%

25%

Student

20%

22 to 40 years

75%

Siingle

45%

7%

20%

15%

30%

30% Are your kids travelling Howwith doyou? you

15% Married Yes 7%

50%

20%

In a relationship

40% 50%

Continue travelling

30%

30%

Have a start-up

60% 60% Work as a freelancer 40%

Are your kids travelling with you?

35%

Settle at a new-location

30%

20%

No

NA

10%

30%

Bar/Club

Home schooling Part of Yes a Global school No

No children Alone at the place of stay NA

On Feet

20%

Student

Working for a corporate firm Free-lancer Self-Employed

25% 20%

Student Working for a corporate firm Free-lancer

What do you prefer to do post work hours?

Historic places

40%

35%

35%

Explore cultural communities

NA

Family Home schooling

40%

Waterways

20% How do you manage your children’s education?

No

30%

40%

10%

Undecided

NA

30%

Family

What are your post work activities?

Yes

No

Partner

30%

Alone at a cafe or a public promenade years down the line?

Airways How do you manage your children’s Rent a co-working space 20% 20% education?

Yes Roadways

20%20%

45% What are your aspirations 5 Divorced

30%

Yes

Part of a Global school

35% Are your kids travelling with you?

20% 20%

60%

Are your kids travelling Married with kidswith you?

Married with kids

No children

Individual

Siingle

Married

Married

60%

What are your aspirations 5 years down line?

MostNAfrequently optedthe mode of transport?

Partner 30%

Siingle

How do you manage your children’s education?

Yes

50%

Individual

20%

45%

NADivorced

No

15%

In a relatio

In a relationship 4pm to midnight

NoMarried with kids

How do you prefer to travel?

40% 30%

Divorced

Flexible hoursDivorced

How dodo you manage your children’s How you manage your education? children’s education?

In a relationship

prefer working?

50%

What is the status of your age group?

Married wi

Are your kids travelling with you?

7%

>65 years

15%

After 8pm

20%

15%

Are your kids travelling with you?

50% Are your kids travelling with you?

20%

1pm to 8pm

0 to 3 years

In a relationship 40 status to 65 years What is the of your age group?40% Self-Employed 15%

20%

Married

>6 years

20%

15%

7am to 3pm 10am to 5pm

Married with kids 55% Working for a corporate firm 3 to 6 years 15% Divorced 9%How do you prefer >6 Free-lancer toyears travel?

15 to 21 years

35%

Siingle

3 to 6 years

In a relationship

Married

15%

15%

0 to 3 years

Divorced

20% 45%group?

What is the status of your age 75% 20% How do you manage your children’s How long have you been living digital Nomadic lifestyle?

Siingle 50% education?

What is your age group?

15%

15 to 21 years

Part of a Global school

>65 years

Have a start-up

Self-Employed

25%

20%

20%

Explore local food

Chill at beach Socialize with local public What all form a part of major monthly expense?

Fitness & mindful meditation

What all is majorly included your been monthly expenses?

How long haveinyou living digital

Nomadic lifestyle?

Food Utilities

0 to 3 years

Entertainment

3 to 6 years

Travel Workspace

>6 years

40%

15%

Wifi

Learn Lifeskills What kind of place do you generally look for while planning?

What kind of place do you generally look for while planning your journey?

45%

Affordable Within the country Do you have specific work hours there?

Explore globally With rich cultural authenticity Good food Night Life Waterfront locations/ coasts Efficient transit systems How do you prefer to travel?

Pedestrian connectivity Good neighbourhood 30% Exciting Architecture Historic relevance Geographically established 45%

25%

45%

20%

Yes No May be

Individual Partner Family

Fig 11: Lifestyle Assessment Questionnaire

36

75%

22 to 40 years

Meshing the Binaries 37

LIFESTYLE ASSESSMENT ANALYSIS

AGE IDENTITY STRATEGIES

Emerging Adulthood: Past adolescence age with self focus users belonging to an individualistic society

DIGITAL NOMADS LOCATION INDEPENDENT GLOBAL CITIZEN

Entrepreneurial Spirit Comfort with uncertainity Budget management Work for odd & long hours Self motivation & embrace new cultures

OCCUPATIONAL

TRANSPORATION

To reduce transportation costs, Digital Nomads move slowly & stay for several weeks to few months in one location

for Sustainable mobility

DIGITAL CREATORS Market Analysts

Creative genuises

Style Gurus

Entrepreneurs

Travel Expats

Designers

Others

IMPORTANCE IN THE SOCIETY: They create authentic, timely & integrated stories keeping in mind the larger target audience and which can impact them.

Reaches out to consumers and helps in relationship building.

Educates the society & helps them in making smart purchasing & investment decisions

DIGITAL NOMAD FAMILY INTERVIEW

HOME-EXCHANGING

This is a new concept performed via an online platform but only those who possess the ownership of a house can be a part of this.

Might work for families who take up the nomadic lifestyle after

LEARNING & EDUCATION

certain stability.

Education cirriculum followed is majorly state-based home schooling which can be conducted from any remote location.

Constant travelling allows kids to learn and aquire knowledge in various fields along with lifeskills The interview with wife CHATAL PATTON -Home was in Mexico -First place to go was Florida -Currently in Newzealand (Pandemic) -They work mostly in mornings except when they want to go shooting.

-Friday movie nights & Sunday morning routines are always followed

UNDERSTANDING

Inspite of family ties & responsibilities, most people fear accepting this new way of living, however some people take this up as a challange.

Children initially are a part of this as their parents plan their lives. After the legal age children are free to opt for the lifestyle that suits them the best.

1pm to 8pm

Y

55% Wifiexpense? After 8pm 9% What all form a part of major monthly

M

What is the time you generally work?

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Food

Flexible hours

Learn Lifeskills

7%

20%

15%

7%

WORK-LEISURE ASSESSMENT

Flexible hours

Wifi

15%

4pm to midnight

Do you have specific work hours there?

H T Y M

RM E YM A TY L THIH S TS Y

70%

8pm 7am to 3pm More thanAfter 2 months 9% Flexible hours 10am to 5pm How do you prefer working?

Yesbe any15% Do youMay know digital7% nomads1pm in your social groups?

4pm to midnight to 8pm

promenade

10%

Rent a co-working space

25%

7%

How do you prefer working?

75%

Less than 3 days 1 week

What are the ways in which you can benefit the local communities?

20%

15days or more

55% What society thinks I do?

10%

E-Commerce

25% What my friends think?

What thinks I do?

Manual Labour

Traditional Culture Karaoke

Y

Alone at a cafe or a public promenade

May be

Rent a co-working space

Seminars Engage with locals Pop-up markets

Yes

Historic places

70%

10% No

Bar/Club 10% Explore local food Chill 10% at beach

Socialize with local public

May be

80%

Historic places

Yes

Bar/Club

cultural communities

Interaction with locals

Explore local food

No

10%

What kind of space do you imagine for this congregation pu

Social Equality

Chill at beach

Engage with locals

Co-working & Co- living space

Socialize with local public

A

Fitness & mindful meditation Private rooms

Safe stay

E

Common eating spaces

room/ lounge TeachLiving life skills

What Imy friends think?

What actually do?

Swimming Pool

to sky playing areas Fill theOpen emotional void

What are the ways in which the locals can benefit you?

thinks IIdo? do?

What family thinks do?I do?

What I actually What family thinks

Indoor games rooms

Traditional Culture

Social Equality Co-working & Co- living space Engage with locals

Co-working & Co- living space What kind of space do you imagine for this congregation purpose?

Engage with locals

Co-working & Co- living space

outsource people for entertainment/socializing purpose?

Traditional Culture

E-networking space Social Equality Do you outsource people for entertainment purpose?

Audio visual room

Exchanging cultures

Locker facility

Co-working & Co- living space

Yes, very often

Co-working office space

Engage with locals

Teach life skills

Sometimes if requested by guests

Fill the emotional void

No, its against our policy

What I actually do?

special occasions On average how many hours doOnyour guests spend in these socializing spaces?

Time spent by the guests in these socializing spaces?

Fig 13: Expectation v/s Reality

L

What I actually do?

Traditional Culture

80%

Social Equality

Do you Provide localConference food room

Safe stay

What I actually do?

Ma

Fitness & mindful meditation post work activities?

Do you enjoy80% connecting to other digital nomads in the same country?

Community games Adventure activities

Traditional Culture Explore

What family thinks I do?

Provide local food

No

10%

May be Chill at beach Historic places Socialize with local public 10% Bar/Club kindfor ofCo-working space do you imagine for this congregation purpose? & Coliving space What kind ofyou? space do youWhat imagine this purpose (Stop point)?

Co-working & Coliving space What are the ways in which the locals can benefit Fitness & mindful meditation local food Spaces allocated inExplore your facility?

What family thinks I do?

Exchanging cultures

Yes

Congregation & meet-up spaces

What my friends think?

T

Alone at the place of stay

What kind of space do youcultural imaginecommunities for this congregation purpose?

Explore

E-Commerce

I

Outsource if needed

No

Co-working & Co- living space

Co-working & Co- living space

L

20%

60% What are your post work activities?

Parties

Environmental WhatImpacts are your

What family thinks I do?

What society thinks I do?

R

No

Yes 20% Alone at the place ofRent staya co-working space Yes What are your post work Aloneactivities? at a cafe orNoa public

Social Equality Live singers

Teach some advanced skills

No

20% 30%

May be

Explore cultural communities What socializing events does your60% facility organise?

80%

Yes

promenade 30% Do younomads enjoy purpose? connecting to other digital nomads in the sam WhatDo kind of space you imagine this digital congregation you enjoy do connecting tofor other in the same country?

10% Co-working & Co- living space

their skills What thinks I do?the localPromote Iwhich actually do?

What are the ways you can benefit communities?

Whatin family my friends think?

Y

Yes

10%

What socializing events does your facility organize?

20%

What II actually actually do?

What do?

No

70% 80% 10% 60% 25% Do you know any digital nomads in your social groups?

Do you enjoy connecting to other digital nomads in the20% same country?

Socialize with local public

Promote their skills

20% Yes

15days or more 10%

15% 70%

20%

Fitness & mindful meditation

Teach some advanced skills

Do you know any digital nomads in your social groups?

30% Does your facility provide arrangements?

15% food1 week

70% 55% How do you7% prefer working?

Chill at beach

Manual Labour

After 8pm

Doyou youenjoy enjoy connecting connecting to in the same country?

15% Flexible Do toother otherdigital nomads Do you hours know any Digital Nomads Yes digital nomads in your social groups?

4pm to midnight 7% in the same 7% No country? Less 7% than 3 days

30% engage Bar/Club How long will you willingly 45% with the local communities?

Explore local food

Explore local food

T

No

30% Explore cultural communities 55% No How long willHistoric you willingly places like to engage with the local communities?

9%30%

Historic places How long will you willingly like to engage with the local communities?

What my friends think?

Bar/Club

I

7am 15%to 3pm 15 days 7%A month 10am to 5pm 7% 1pm to 8pm 45 days

15%

55% Do you know any digital nomads in your social groups?

Yes

What society thinks I do?

R E A L R I TE Y A

7% Less than a week

30%

What are your post work Alone activities? at a cafe or a public

60%

9%

No

25%

Alone at the place of stay

Explore cultural communities

M Y T H S

55%Yes

30%

What is the60% time you generally work?

Chill at beach What family my friends thinksthink?

I do?

Socialize with local public What society thinks I do?

Fitness & mindful meditation What are your post work activities?

M Y T H S

May be

30% Rent a co-working space

Average duration of stay of the digital nomads?

45%

20%

No

promenade

What is the time you generally work?

20% Whatsociety society thinks II do? do?

What thinks

Yes

Do you know Aloneany at adigital cafe ornomads a public in your social groups?

20%

7%

Environmental Impacts

What is the time you generally work?

Alone at the place of stay

20%

How do you prefer working?

M Y T H S

30% Do you have specific work hours there?

HowAfter do 8pm you prefer working?

Learn Lifeskills

March

What is the time you generally work?

S

7%

R ME YA TL H I TS Y

January-February

Do you have specific 23% work hours there?

7am to 3pm 10am to 5pm How do you prefer working?

1pm to 8pm Travel

7%

R E A L I T Y

November-December

7% Amalgamation of the Indigenous neighbourhoods & the transitioning users Utilities

What my friends think?

What55% society thinks 9% I do?Workspace

R E A L I T Y

October

23%

Entertainment

R E A L I T Y

September

4pm to midnight

Post work evening hours Afternoon, post lunch

How old is the manager of this place?

70%

15%

Post dinner Anytime throughout the day 25 to 30 years

30% 30%

30 to 40 years 40 to 50 years 50 to 60 years

10%

Fig 12: Work Leisure Questionnaire

> 60 years

15%

What is the monthly footfall of Digital Nomads in your facility?

30% 15 to 20 people

WORK-LEISURE ANALYSIS This concept is not dichotomous; both aspects contribute to their: Self- perception; Development; Fulfilment

Meshing the Binaries 39 Leisure is a subjective activity; It can either be free time or it can be work (if enjoyed)

WORK & LEISURE

Labelling Digital Nomads as location independent is a fundamental miscategorization.

KARAOKE

LIVE SINGING

PARTIES

SEMINARS

Apart from technology, they also rely on sustainable environments where they can conduct productive work.

POP-UP MARKETS

The importance of the role of a space for the DN’s should be addressed as they become more and more prevailing

The interplay among work, space & technology

COMMUNITY GAMES CONGREGATION & MEET-UPS LOCAL/NEIGHBOURHOOD INTERACTION

TECHNOLOGY

WORK

Collaboration; Socialisation; Focus

Fig 15: Work interplay

SPACES

Co-working Cafes Beach Hotel Rental unit Airbnb

Fig 14: Work types

FOCUS WORK: Tasks that require full attention & isolation COLLABORATION WORK: Communicating with clients SOCIALIZATION WORK: Networking; Meeting & Connecting

ARTICULATION WORK: Preparation of space for other forms of works

Relationship between space & Nomadic forms of works

Work and leisure form two extremely important aspects of a routined lifestyle. However, the notion of either is extremely subjective and depends on the individual. Often people prefer separating the two, but only some successfully juxtapose either and still manage to live a wholesome and balanced lifestyle.

R RE E AA L ILTI YT Y

SPACE

Co-working; Cafes; Airbnb

EC E EX X PP EC T AT TAI T O INOSN S

ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES

Wifi; Power outlets; Devices; Apps

Fig 16: Reality expectations

REALITY

JUSTIFICATION OF WORK SPACE REQUIREMENT

EXPECTATIONS

Two kinds of spaces needed: -Physical Space or location -Virtual space or technology

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Amalgamation of the Indigenous neighbourhoods & the transitioning users

COUNTRY

LOCATION

INFLUX BEST (or other) FREE PUBLIC COWORKING CAPITAL POPULATION OF PEOPLE NEIGHBOURHOODS WIFI TRANSIT SPACES CITY (IN LAKH) DIGITAL NOMADS

PORTUGAL

LISBON

THAILAND

CHANG MAI BANGKOK BANGKO KOH K LANTA PATTAYA, PHUKET

INDONESIA

BALI

LISBON

JAKARTA

29.7

700

2706

COLOMBIA

COLOMBI A

BOGOTA

509

VIETNAM

DA NANG

HANOI

965

19000

-Chiado & Baixa; Santos; Principe Real

Canguu, Diego

Improving amazingly

Medellin, Poblado, Laurens & Belen, Emigado, Sabaneta, Estado

Dance is a huge part of Selina Branch culture; Family safe areas

Saigon, Sapa, 90000 Nathrang, Hanoi, Hoi an, Sapa, Fukoko

Selina Branch

High safety & security

Selina Branch, Not too many Nest tourists Coworking

PUERTO VALLARTA

Rent scooters

Coworking is great

ISTANBUL

Crowded Public Transits but decent connecti vity

Tulum, Cozumel, 45000 Cancum

ANKARA 853

ANTALYA

-

ANKARA

SAN JOSE

PLAYA TAMARIN DO

SAN JOSE

50.5

Nosara, Samara, Santa Teresa, Le 50500 Fortuna, Puerto Viego, Manuel Antonio

PLAYA JACO

BRAZIL

Diverse cultural place with traditional ceremonies going on all the time.

Rent scooters

1276

SAU PAULO

PUNTA RIVIERA, PHILIPPINES BOLINA

BRASILIA

MANILA

Table 1: GLobal City tabulation

2110

1081

RESTAUR NIGHTLIFE ANTS

GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES

HIS RE

Very affordabl e food prices

-Trendy riverfront promenade; close to the beach

Exq Arc &a city Tra por arc

21000

Selina Branch, Great evolution & Nest development Coworking

TURKEY

COSTA RICA

Extremely Internati friendly & Avilia spaces; onal & hospitable; Domestic Selina Branch; Open & Connecti Ideia Hub inviting ons culture

No Ola/ Uber

MEXICO PUERTO ESCONDID CITY O

UTILITIES

Beaches, mountains, Cities,Islands; Unpredictable monsoon rains

PLAYA DEL CARMEN

MEXICO

CAFES

Florianopolis, Jericoacoara

Not good to work in during mid-days

Cafe Cliche

Terraced rice fields & Yuhu Waterfalls; Sweaty & Intense Heat waves

No pla Beauty of nature fes makes it difficult car to focus on work ap livi

Infrastruc ture not really good

Cafes with dog shelters

Great local food

Beach coastline: Surfing at the beach, water sports

Beaches are in pathetic conditions

Shushu Cafe

Gre mo

Mexican Surf Town

Adventure

Not very strong wifi

Too many on street smokers; English is not widely spoken

Abundan t fish, fruits & veggies

Hike & Waterfalls

Expensive food

Great Conservative Abundan Not Car Few coliving & community, service & t fish, very renting is work spaces not open to restauran fruits & fast tricky ts homosexuals veggies Centrally located so no Weekend personal touristing car needed Power Sand & Surf Hub of outrage is an Coworking; stores & issue Selina branch utilities Having own vehicles Great Urban Infrastructure; Selina Branch; Loco co working is recomme nded Renting apps more trustwort hy

Not very friendly people and does not give exactly a home like feeling

Expensive Not very accomod cheap food ation

Tricycle drivers or rented vehicles

Emersive Shared Aspect, kitchen Allowed to spaces live like a local

Expensive

Socially distanced restauran ts

Calm sea view

Cul His con uni

Nice Get-away from cold winters

Cul His con uni

Year around beautiful weather

Only beach city in Costa Rica

Rich animal life, Amazon forest, beautiful beaches, mountains

Helicopters & Scuba diving

Meshing the Binaries 41

ery ffordabl food rices

Great ocal food

NIGHTLIFE

xpensive ood

Great ervice & estauran s

king

Not very heap ood

ocially istanced estauran s

GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES

HISTORIC RELEVANCE

-Trendy riverfront promenade; close to the beach

Exquisite Architecture & a compact city; Compact city Traditional portuguese architecture

Beaches, mountains, Cities,Islands; Unpredictable monsoon rains

Terraced rice fields & Yuhu Waterfalls; Sweaty & Intense Heat waves

PEDESTRIAN DN MEET-UPS FRIENDLY - DNX Nomad festival; International Conferences; GLobal Websummit conference

High Traffic

MONTHLY EXPENSES

Wakeup; Breakfast; Cafe; Work till 4pm; Explore the streets; Meet Portuguese community for language exchange; dinner at some restaurant or cook at home/ Party

Stay apartment (airbnb): 1029 dollars a month; Food: 3 to 5 euros breakfast, lunch is 10 to 12 euros & dinner around 20 euros; Cheap healthcare: paid only 65 euros for root canal treatment

High Traffic

Relatively low cost of Living & High quality of Life

Big city vibes

YES BEST BETTER GOOD

wakeup; breakfast; coffee; Crossfit & gym sessions; work in evening; Socialize at night

Accomodation: coliving in a villa: 711 usd a month; Transportation: bike rented: 50usd a month; Food: 100usd a month for cooking home; Entertainment: drinks, socializing, clubs 250usd; Business: 300usd;

NO

wakeup; breakfast; coffee; work during the day; Salsa dance classes in evening; Socialize at night

Accomodation: 750usd 2 bedroom apartment; Food: 200 usd; utilities: 200usd; ENtertainment: 350usd; Business: 400usd;Transport: 300usd

BAD

wakeup; coffee; Morning work hours; directly brunch; Partner works in noon at a cafe; Go exploring in evening; party/socialising at night

Accomodation: apartment with basics; shared living spaces: 400 usd a month; Transportation: renting vehicles: 385 usd per month; Food: mostly cooked in and eat out sometimes: 285usd; Entertainment: drinks, tours: 235usd; Utilities: salon, grocery, laundry: 200usd

WORSE

Small yet Slightly Great Pedestrian & developing expensive monuments Bike friendly Nomadic community wakeup; breakfast; coffee; Small yet Surf sessions; work in Mexican Surf Pedestrian & developing evening; Socialize at night Town Bike friendly Nomadic community Local Markets GEOGRAPHICAL HISTORIC PEDESTRIANHilly MONTHLY DN MEET-UPS GENERAL ROUTINE OF DN LEGALITIES AFFORDABILITY are set up every EXPENSES FEATURES Hike & Waterfalls RELEVANCE FRIENDLY pathways friday Beaches are in pathetic conditions

Accomodation: 600 to 700 dollars in a coliving space; Business/coworking space: free internet, simcard and data services: 150 to 200 usd a month; Health(Gyms & hospital): 50 usd a month; Transportation: uber cabs around 100 usd; Food: Cooking in & going out/ local & restaurants: 300 usd a month; Entertainment: 200 usd

Stay apartment Wakeup; Breakfast; Cafe; - DNX Nomad Exquisite (airbnb): 1029 dollars Work till 4pm; Explore the festival; ArchitectureCultural & -Trendy a month; Food: 3 to 5 Relatively low Accomodation: 400 High Taxes on Allows you to be who you euros breakfast, streets; Meet Portuguese International & a compactHistoric riverfront City, Beaches Bosphorous pounds monthly; cost of Living &almost lunch is 10 to 12 want to be, Hipster view community for language Conferences; city; promenade;Calm sea Compact city & Mountains boat trip context is Public Transport: euros & dinner localities, Interculturality High quality of everything exchange; dinner at some GLobal Traditional unique close to the around 20 euros; 60 liras public Life Cheap healthcare: transport; Food: restaurant or cook at Websummit portuguese beach paid only 65 euros forcheap street food: home/ Party conference architecture root canal treatment 5 liras, mid range Cultural & Allows you to be who you Nice Get-away 15 liras, good Accomodation: 400usdSlightly Very well Small Tourist Historic apartment housing; place: 30 lira; want to be, Hipster Beaches, from cold Business: phone- 15usd; expensive planned district context is wakeup; breakfast; coffee; ENtertainment: Food: Eating out 190usd; localities, Interculturality High Traffic mountains, winters Groceries: 120usd; Salon/grocery 280 liras; unique Transportation: 20usd a Cities,Islands; Still month with public transit & store/laundry; work in Unpredictable developing 200usd with rented; Gym: evening; Socialize at night 30usd a month; monsoon rains Entertainment: massages: Year around Big city vibes High Traffic 30usd, Salon: 20usd, movies: 8usd beautiful Stay: Selina weather Accomodation: coliving Morning beach yoga properties: in a villa: 711 usd a Terraced rice wakeup; breakfast; coffee; Beach photoshoots, month; Transportation: dorm rooms fields & Yuhu bike rented: 50usd a Crossfit & gymbreakfast sessions;& Coffee, Return month; Food: 100usd a 450usd; Food: Waterfalls; High Traffic Large Nomadic Slightly month for cooking work in evening; Socialize indoors in Afternoon and 250usd; Health: Sweaty & Intense home; Entertainment: communities expensive at night continue with drinks, socializing, clubs Gym, laundry: Heat waves 250usd; Business: photoediting, spend rest 65 dollars; 300usd; of the evening at beach Weedkend Accomodation: Not a beach Yoga & 750usd 2 bedroom Adventure trip: Only beach wakeup; breakfast; coffee; place,city spirituality apartment; Food: 200175usd; Beauty of nature in Costafesticals Rica and Thefts & work Nomads Giving usd; utilities: 200usd; meets areduring held the day; makes it difficult Transportaion: ENtertainment: Salsa dance classes in carnivals are safety issues Back to focus on work 350usd; Business: 250 usd evening; Socialize at night a part of

living Rich animal life, Amazon forest, beautiful Beach coastline: beaches, Surfing at the mountains beach, water sports

LEGEND

Accomodation: 400usdapartment housing; Business: phone- 15usd; Food: Eating out 190usd; Groceries: 120usd; Transportation: 20usd a month with public transit & 200usd with rented; Gym: 30usd a month; Entertainment: massages: 30usd, Salon: 20usd, movies: 8usd

wakeup; breakfast; coffee; Salon/grocery Still store/laundry; work in developing evening; Socialize at night

High Traffic

Not a beach place, Beauty of nature festicals and Thefts & Nomads Giving makes it difficult carnivals are safety issues Back to focus on work a part of living

Beach coastline: Surfing at the beach, water sports

GENERAL ROUTINE OF DN LEGALITIES AFFORDABILITY

400usd;Transport: 300usd

wake up, coffee, gym, Accomodation: Festivals and Food: 400usd; Travel insurance apartment with basics; entertainment: local food for Midde class celebrations are salon, shared living spaces: 400 very sorted; wakeup; coffee; Morning Pedestrian 600usd; transport: usd a cost month;with highly breakfast, work in midliving spontaneous work hours; directly Transportation: renting 100usd; friendly bureaucratic in evening high taxes which createPartner a day, vehicles: 385 usd per brunch; works in at the beach terms of visa Accomodation: month; Food: mostly nature trails, socialize greatnoon vibeat a cafe;orGo cooked in and eat out 800usd; business: sometimes: 285usd; at night 450usd exploring in evening; Entertainment: drinks, party/socialising at night tours: 235usd; Utilities: Accomodation: wake up, coffee, gym, salon, grocery, laundry: apartment: 680usd salon, local food for 200usd monthly; utilites: Health & Travel 468usd; food: 350pesos breakfast, work in cafe Helicopters & Pedestrian Small yet Insurance not Beaches are in Accomodation: 600 to per month in restaurants during mid-day, evening at Slightly Scuba diving Great Pedestrian &friendly there developing 700 dollars in a coliving & 130 pesos if eating pathetic locally; entertainment: the beach, socialize at space; expensive monuments Bike friendly Nomadic 150usd; Travel : 300usd; conditions Business/coworking night business: 500usd community space: free internet, simcard and data wakeup; breakfast; coffee; Small yet services: 150 to 200 usd Surf sessions; work in Mexican Surf Pedestrian & developing a month; Health(Gyms & hospital): 50 usd a evening; Socialize at night Town Bike friendly Nomadic month; Transportation: uber cabs around 100 community usd; Food: Cooking in & Local Markets going out/ local & Hilly restaurants: 300 usd a Hike & Waterfalls are set up every month; Entertainment: pathways 200 usd friday

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SUBJECT 1 AGE: 27 RELATIONSHIP STATUS: SINGLE PROFESSION: YOUTUBER CURRENT LOCATION OF STAY: LISBON, PORTUGAL HOW LONG HAVE BEEN A DIGITAL NOMAD: 3 YEARS CURRENT EXPENSES(Monthly): Euros 1079 (INR 93541.12) 1. ACCOMODATION (Air Bnb/Coliving/Villa/Apartment/Others): Euros 529 (INR 45860.29) 2. FOOD(Eating local food+restaurants+cooking at home+cafe+Online delivery): Euros 200 (INR 17338.48) 3. BUSINESS(Co-working space+Simcard & data plans): Euros 50 (INR 4334.62) 4. TRANSPORTATION(Pedestrian+Renting a vehicle+Cab/Uber+Public transit): Euros 90 (INR 7802.32) 5. ENTERTAINMENT(Bars+Clubs+Adventure sports+Weekend getaways+Movies): Euros 125 (INR 10836.55) 6. UTILITIES(Groceries+Salon+Laundry+Others): Euros 85 (INR 7368.86)

A DAY IN LIFE OF DIGITAL NOMAD IN L I S B O N , P O R T U G A L FREE WIFI COWORKING SPACES PEOPLE CAFES UTILITIES RESTAURANTS URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE NIGHTLIFE GEOGRAPHICAL SETTING HISTORIC RELEVANCE PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY DIGITAL NOMADIC COMMUNITY LEGALITIES AFFORDABILITY Fig 17: Routine 1

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SUBJECT 2 AGE: 32 RELATIONSHIP STATUS: IN A RELATIONSHIP PROFESSION: TRAVEL EMBASSY CURRENT LOCATION OF STAY: BANGKOK, THAILAND HOW LONG HAVE BEEN A DIGITAL NOMAD: 2 YEARS AVERAGE CURRENT EXPENSES(Monthly): $915 (INR 67250) 1. ACCOMODATION (Air Bnb/Coliving/Villa/Apartment/Others): $400 (INR 29399) 2. FOOD(Eating local food+restaurants+cooking at home+cafe+Online delivery): $190 (INR 13965) 3. BUSINESS(Co-working space+Simcard & data plans): $15 (INR 1102) 4. TRANSPORTATION(Pedestrian+Renting a vehicle+Cab/Uber+Public transit): $200 (INR 14700) 5. ENTERTAINMENT(Bars+Clubs+Adventure sports+Weekend getaways+Movies): $60 (INR 4410) 6. UTILITIES(Groceries+Salon+Laundry+Others): $50 (INR 3675)

A DAY IN LIFE OF DIGITAL NOMAD IN

BANGKOK,THAILAND FREE WIFI COWORKING SPACES PEOPLE CAFES UTILITIES RESTAURANTS URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE NIGHTLIFE GEOGRAPHICAL SETTING HISTORIC RELEVANCE PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY DIGITAL NOMADIC COMMUNITY LEGALITIES AFFORDABILITY

Fig 18: Routine 2

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SUBJECT 3 AGE: 32-35 RELATIONSHIP STATUS: MARRIED PROFESSION: IN A CORPORATE FIRM CURRENT LOCATION OF STAY: COLOMBIA HOW LONG HAVE BEEN A DIGITAL NOMAD: 6 YEARS AVERAGE CURRENT EXPENSES(Monthly): $2200 (INR 161693) FOR 2 1. ACCOMODATION (Air Bnb/Coliving/Villa/Apartment/Others): $750 (INR 55122) 2. FOOD(Eating local food+restaurants+cooking at home+cafe+Online delivery): $200 (INR 14700) 3. BUSINESS(Co-working space+Simcard & data plans): $400 (INR 29400) 4. TRANSPORTATION(Pedestrian+Renting a vehicle+Cab/Uber+Public transit): $300 (INR 22050) 5. ENTERTAINMENT(Bars+Clubs+Adventure sports+Weekend getaways+Movies): $350 (INR 25724) 6. UTILITIES(Groceries+Salon+Laundry+Others): $200 (INR 14700)

A DAY IN LIFE OF DIGITAL NOMAD IN

COLOMBIA FREE WIFI COWORKING SPACES PEOPLE CAFES UTILITIES RESTAURANTS URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE NIGHTLIFE GEOGRAPHICAL SETTING HISTORIC RELEVANCE PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY DIGITAL NOMADIC COMMUNITY LEGALITIES AFFORDABILITY

Fig 19: Routine 3

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ECONOMIC & BUDGET ANALYSIS

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84858

Fig 20: Routines

Based on the expense & economics study of 20 cities over 10 countries, it is a justified claim that the digital Nomads are a highly privileged breed of the user group. They look for a certain level of luxury in whichever location they travel to.

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Private rooms

Common eating spaces

INFRASTRUCTURE & HOSTS QUESTIONNAIRE Living room/ lounge

Swimming Pool Open to sky playing areas

What type of guests do you host?

Indoor games rooms Conference room

E-networking space

Spaces allocated in your facility?

Domestic tourists

Audio visual room

Locker facility

Co-working office space

Private rooms

Foreign tourists

Common eating spaces

Backpackers & budget travellers

Swimming Pool Open to sky playing areas

Living room/ lounge

What type of guests do you host?

On average how many hours do your guests spend in these socializing spaces?

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Co-working office space

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October Do you outsource people for entertainment/socializing purpose?

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Fig 21: Infrastructural Assessment More than 2 months

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people for into entertainment/socializing purpose? events doesNo your facility organize? Do you outsource Passion turning a mode of 15income to 20 people

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70%

Passion turning into a

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March

April -May

AnytimeJune throughout the day

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23%

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INFRASTRUCTURE & HOSTS ANALYSIS

A co-living space company hunting for leasing property with direct builders or private owners

Property goes live on the platform

Furnishing & renovating a property

CO-LIVING: THE PROCESS

Users leave the property

Users move to the property

Users request viewing a property

Users book the property online

Fig 22: Coliving Process

However simplistic the idea of co-living might sound, several hidden complications fall in the entire process. The first step of a Co-living setup is to identify a location that is not only accessible but also visitor friendly with helpful neighbours. Then comes the task of making over the entire place in terms of physical repairs.

Then comes the task of putting out the place on various platforms where enquiry can be made about the same. This is followed by the step of home visit taken by the prospective tenants. When every aspect of the property falls in place with the needs of the tenant at a negotiable rate, then the property is leased out.

This Multilayered process has already eased out its way in foreign nations and is still figuring out the path in the context of India. Various facilities like Oyo, Zostel etc are already working towards maintaining these business models.

IN INDIA REFERS TO:

AIM:

Safety

Privacy

Overcome old-surfacing Stigmas Fully furnished residential real-estate with community facilities. Lack of Co-living Hosts & Management spaces for Single tenants/ Bachelors Local Community -Problem Makers High-Standard -Lack of Trust accomodation This issues is overcome by BUSINESS MODELS -Coho By-pass Cultural Barriers -Nestaway -Zostels -Stanza -Oyo Fig 23: Essence of Coliving

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some advanced skills WhatTeach are the ways in which you can benefit the local communities?

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What are the ways in which you can benefit the local communities?

E-Commerce Labour What are your aspirations 5 years down Manual the line?

Teach some advanced skills

Issues that might not let you inhibit this lifestyle?

Continue travelling Have a start-up Work as a freelancer Settle at a new-location Undecided

own the line?

Promote their skills

What are the ways in which the locals can benefit you?

Environmental Impacts Society concerns

Family Whatresponsibilities are the ways in which the local communities can benefit you?

Grounded with work Safe stay Might do so post retirement

Teach life skills

What are the ways in which the locals can benefit you?

Fill the emotional void

Provide local food Exchanging cultures

Safeduring stay the journey?

Issues faced

What are the issues Teach life faced skills during the journey?

Travel disrupts How long have you been living digital Nomadic lifestyle?

Fill the emotional Language void issues

Medical Problems

0 to 3 years

Lonliness

3 to 6 years

Provide local food

Exchanging cultures Weak internet connection

40%

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Lack of suitable infrastructure

15%

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Fall short on time

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ve you been living digital Nomadic lifestyle?

45%

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0 to 3 years Family responsibilities 3 to 6 years

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>6 years

40%

15%

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How do you prefer to travel?

Most frequently opted mode of transport?

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45% faced during the journey?

Issues

prefer to travel?

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Airways

Lonliness

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20%

45%

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Monetary Crisis

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Fall short on time

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Waterways On Feet

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PRELIMNARY STAKEHOLDERS & BENEFICIARIES In order to understand how much of the user group will engage how much of the project: Duration Based Classification

LOCALS Immediate locals who reside in that vicinity 24/7: Who run and maintain the infrastructure

DIGITAL NOMADS

Influx of locals based on work purpose : Daily or weekly

A DIGITAL NOMAD ON AN AVERAGE SPENDS HIS TIME IN THIS MANNER:-

E CROSS CULTURAL BOUNDARIES

8 hours of working

6 Hours personal rest & sleep

6 hours exploring what the place 4 hours of has to learning or offer offering to community

Fig 25: Digital Nomads time cycle

PROGRESS & DEVELOPMENT RECOGNISE HIDDEN OPPORTUNITIES IMPACT EXPERIENCE + LIFE SKILLS GENERATE AWARENESS

X C H A N G E

CHANCED ENCOUNTERS CROSS BORDER COLLABORATION WESTERNISATION IS ‘NOT’ A THREAT POWERING TOURISM SUSTAINABLE & PROFITABLE REALM EMPOWER LOCALE

Fig 26: EXCHANGE ESTABLISHMENTW

Conclusive understandings -Rising population of Digital Nomads (estimated 1 billion by 2035) -Provision of certain mediating infrastructure between the nomadic flux & existing communities -This proposal can act as an economic model & ignite economic exchange.

-The new intervention should converge the digital nomads & house diversity.

- The programs should be based on encouraging the exchange between the binaries - Cater to the needs of Digital Nomads & act as an interesting interface for the community

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INTRODUCTION TO CASE STUDIES

Based on the former understanding, it was concluded that the Digital Nomads or any user group which falls under the floating population can sustain themselves if their basic infrastructural needs are sufficient. Their basic spatial requirements comprise certain private spaces such as a room to sleep, a desk to work, a personalised space to collaborate or host a guest. This is then layered on with certain semi-private spaces such as a games room for leisure activities, or a privately owned public pool, or a library or maybe a mess or a canteen area where they get a chance to interact and make certain relations with people as acquaintances. Lastly, their need for spaces also holds some completely public spaces where they can spend time, observe, unleash themselves and choose whom they want to encounter.

Further, to understand how do these spaces function in cohesion with each other, it became important to understand the present infrastructural models which are in use both globally and regionally. Certain hospitality chains and projects were brushed through. and amongst the larger chunk, some of the following business typologies and business models were shortlisted which became the focus of the study.

Certain business typologies which were understood are the Zostels- Backpackers hostel chain; We-work- Professional workspace; Park play- Community playing program.

The business models which were analysed in depth were: The Panchgani Zostel, We-work(Reproposed during Pandemic), Selina(Global Hospitality Model), and Outsite.

LISTING THE CASE STUDIES

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UNDERSTANDING OF SPACES First Place + Second Place = Working at home First Place + Third Place = Socializing at home Second Place + Third Place = Socializing at work & working in a community UNDERSTANDING OF EXISTING BUSINESS TYPOLOGY ZOSTELS__________________CO-LIVING Oldest & largest network of hostel-homes Backpackers hostel chain in India Shared dorms with strangers ‘One size fits all’ kind of place

WE-WORK_______________CO-WORKING The future of work is hybrid and this offers a new hybrid workplace model

Treats work like a retreat

Allows flexibility of spatial needs & work hours.

PARKPLAY________________CO-PLAYING Encourages everyone to be a little more active, bring communities together Helps to experience the life changing positive impact of play.

UNDERSTANDING OF EXISTING BUSINESS MODELS

PANCHGANI ZOSTEL

WE-WORK (REPROPOSED) SELINA OUTSITE

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Panchgani Zostel

Backpackers hostel chain in India

The hostel for backpackers, is designed by Madhav Joshi and Associates

It is situated near a hill station Panchgani. Design has evolved in response to the need of backpackers (18 to 40 years of age) for safe, comfortable and hygienic place to stay at a scenic location while traveling on a shoestring budget.

Visited by many to experience the sheer joy it offers through

Fig 30: Sectional understanding

Fig 29: Views

Fig 28: Architectural setting on slope

Fig 27: Panchagani Zostel

its design setting.

With valley views to all and cascading outdoor spaces, it remains a sought after destination among millennials with average 90 percent occupancy.

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BUSINESS MODEL

20 PRIVATE ROOMS 20 DORMITORIES (Double Sharing) Open to sky-Socialising spaces Indoor living room/Lounge Indoor Games Room Seasonal rooftop lounges On-site water bodies: Pools / ponds Actively landscaped areas

Fig 31: Services

SPACES:

The unstable site slope was retained by narrow terraces, to create usable spaces.

Recognized as a social need, the design creates an environment amidst nature for young urban travelers seeking solitude, personal time with soul mates or to make new friends.

Fig 32: Structural understanding Fig 33: Recreational Spaces

‘Social Responsibility’ & Exchange Uses local skills and human resources for its making; training the rural youth and women to be part of the hospitality activities of this place.

Architecture of this place has encouraged local artists to integrate their art to narrate regional

stories and to depict theme for the backpackers. It is replicable prototype yet rooted in its context.

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We-work (Reproposed)

The future of workspace is hybrid: Proposing a hybrid work model De-densification This involves limiting the amount of people in one space. (Separating desks physically; alternating workdays) Unoccupied chairs and unused workstations can be removed keeping the office layout unchanged.

Decentralization Companies with large, traditional headquarters could benefit from moving more people out to satellite offices.

The various offices allowed employees to choose the satellite closest to where they lived, cutting down on commuting time and increasing workplace flexibility.

Building a collaboration hub In the collaboration hub model, rows of workstations are removed. The captured space is repurposed into other areas to promote working together; created by using circular seating to encourage eye contact and interaction, or active collaboration zones with casual seating.

Fig 34: Redesigning We-work

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BUSINESS MODEL

A look at one office floor plan, transformed how one office changes during COVID-19: It’s de-densified, decentralized, or turned into a collaboration hub

MANDATORY OFFICE SPACES Focussed workspace (Individual: Barriers) Meeting areas (Confidential or General) Private office space/ Cabins Lounge: Active Collaboration Socialising / Break rooms

EXCHANGES -Promotes exchange because it is a professional + work requirement

-They have curated spaces that allows humans to work as an

individual, small (close-knitted groups), large office/ corporate teams.

- The exchange of liberal ideas which can stepup the company’s business are highly promoted.

-As these spaces have people working from different careers, it promotes a larger exchange in different spectrums

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Selina Travel Packages, Retreats, and Workation Programs!

Community-focused experiences around the world

Fig 35: Mood board & Site understanding

Fig 36: Cafe & Bar seating

Fig 37: Rooms & Private spaces

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BUSINESS MODEL

SPACES A open air Cafe Private- Guest, deluxe, Basic rooms Dormitories Library Gathering space- Indoor Games area & Yoga space Co-working Cafeteria (Indoor) Living Room / Lounge Landscaped spaces Swimming pool

Fig 38: Rooftop terraces

Fig 39: Social spaces

EXCHANGES -Promotes exchange because of its commercial purpose & have major visitors (Digital Nomads) who look forward to it.

-Organise meet-ups & traditional events with the local community.

-The property offers local authentic food & local experience of fitness & wellbeing -The visitors take a vast interest in participating in activities that create a positive social impact on communities and also help in fighting certain environmental impacts.

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Outsite Work anywhere.Live differently.

Beautiful places to stay, designed for remote workers.

PLACES TO STAY

Make yourself at home Stay in a private bedroom, studio, or apartment in Outsite Spaces around the world.

WORK REMOTELY Bring your work with you Get focused and stay productive in work friendly spaces with fast WiFi. COMMUNITY Get together,Meet other remote workers and creatives at Outsite Spaces, events, and the online Member Hub.

Fig 40: What is outsite?

Fig 41: Outsite Locations

Fig 42: Outsite Locations Globally

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BUSINESS MODEL

Fig 43: Outsite views

Fig 44: Outsite features

EXCHANGES -Promotes exchange with personal selves, with others, with nature -Focuses more on meeting other remote workers as it largely offers co-living as a spatial program.

- Engages with locals in terms of utilizing their unused property for commercial benefits and in turn, the locals get the monetary benefit.

- Occasional interactions & meet-ups with the localities is also offered in terms of food & entertainment.

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The three most important aspects of spatial understanding can be categorised under the heads of Co-living, Co-working, Co-socializing. Characteristic overlapping can be understood by figure 45.

CO-LIVING

Hospitality Management/ Hotel chains

Community Living Management

Management of Property renting/ owning

CO-WORKING

Professional space with office essentials

Community Work Management

Increasing connectivity for prospective outreaches & e-commerce

CO-SOCIALIZING Specific socializing spaces for different section of the society

Socializing spaces for entire society (eg: east meets west)

Public spaces accessible to all

Fig 45: Analysing Co-spaces

EXPERIENCE-COMMUNITY SPECTRUM

VISITORS/ GUESTS/ DIGITAL NOMADS

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STAFF & HOSTS

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SERVICES

COST INTENSIVE Fig 46: Experience Community Spectrum

LAYERS IN A BUSINESS MODEL

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Fig 47: Layers in a business model

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UNDERSTANDINGS & DERIVATIONS

PRIVATE SPACES

OPEN TO ALL SPACES

Focussed Individual WorkspaceConnected to nature Private couple/Family type rooms Dormitories Double Sharing rooms

Space to conduct community gatherings with the locals Well curated Landscaped areas Artificial waterbody (like ponds) Exchange with the localites (WILL BE LOCATION & COMMUNITY SPECIFIC)

SEMI-PRIVATE (PUBLICLY PRIVATE)

OTHERS

Information/ Visitors Desk - To plan the stay in a well integrated manner Common/Shared Kitchen space Swimming Pool Terrace/ Rooftop Cafes and bars Library Multiple Leisure/Break rooms Co-working/ Collaborative Space Fitness activity- Indoor & Outdoor spaces Socialising urbanscape

Overall setting at a scenic location with playfully calm climatic conditions Promenade along the natural water edge Active provision of wifi in all spaces Efficient & hygienic functioning of entire facility Adherence to safety & privacy

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Purpose of foreign visits in India Share of the countries globallyMedical in International tourist receipts Others 6.4% (US $Billion) 9.2% INDIA CHINA Diaspora 12.7% 2% 2% GERMANY

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There are significant number of Digital Nomads present in India, however, lesser as compared to rest oftravel thetoglobe.

Mode of foreign tourist India Why? Land

Sea

1%

WORK CULTURE: Citizens are engrossed completely in 919% to 5 jobs and find themselves lucky if they get a saturday off 80%

LACK OF KNOWLEDGE: Lack of awareness about this progressive lifestyle; Indians do love to travel & explore but they haven’t coined themselves yet.

LACK OF ACCEPTANCE: India is a society driven nation, masses are not yet ready to accept this transition.

Air

Fig 49: Digital nomads in country

Air

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Fig 50: Interview with Paul mcrodden

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MUMBAI TOURISM

MUMBAI TOURISM STATISTICS ANNUAL FOREIGN VISITORS: 2 MILLION

OVERVIEW: -MUMBAI IS THE COMMERCIAL & ENTERTAINMENT CAPITAL OF INDIA -TOP 10 CENTRES IN TERMS OF GLOBAL FINANCIAL FLOW -HOME TO INDIA’S PREMIERE SCIENTIFIC & NUCLEAR INSTITUTES (BARC) -HOME TO THE BOLLYWOOD FILM INDUSTRY TOURISM OFFERINGS: BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, LEISURE, CULTURAL, HISTORICAL, FILM KEY TOURIST ATTRACTIONS: -GATEWAY O INDIA -MARINE DRIVE -ELEPHANTA CAVES -JUHU BEACH & WORLI SEA LINK -SANJAY GANDHI NATIONAL PARK -AAREY MILK COLONY TOURISM INITIATIVES: DEVELOPMENT & UPGRADATION OF CURRENT TOURIST SPOTS TOURISM AUTHORITY: MAHARASTRA TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LESSONS FOR MUMBAI WRT OTHER INDIAN CITIES

OTHER PARAMETERS

JAIPUR: Mumbai should learn to harness the potential of its rich culture & heritage

CLIMATE: Mild winter is favourable for the tourists; ie from the months of October to March GEOGRAPHY:Mumbai’s physical features provide several opportunities for visitors of all sorts.

TRANSPORT: The connectivity is extremely good. However, the amenities in the transport mode is slightly poor.

HYDERABAD: Mumbai should incorporate the urban element of ‘Bazaars’ & set up arcades or build on existing shopping areas which are accessible to all DELHI: Learn to combine historical/indigenous tourism with modern day marvels to offer an attractive combination package

UTILISED

OCCUPANCY

ACTUAL/ ALLOWABLE

UTILIZATION OF POTENTIAL

Fig 51: Venn diagrams

MONTHLY AVERAGE COST OF LIVING

TRANSPORT OPTIONS BUDGET LIVING

DESCRIPTION

BACHELORS

COUPLES

FAMILIES

ACCOMODATION

6000-9000

12000-20000

15000-40000

Local trains

GROCERIES

1500-3000

4000-10000

10000-25000

Metro Trains

TRASPORT

1000-1500

1500-2500

1500-3000

UTILITIES

2000-3000

2200-3000

2200-3000

ENTERTAINMENT

4000-7000

1500-4000

2000-5000

SHOPPING

4000-5000

3000-5000

3500-6500

NIL

NIL

3000-12000

KIDS SCHOOLING TOTAL

16500-28500

Table 2: Expenditure Analysis

23200-44500 37200-94500

BEST Buses

Shared Taxi Shared Auto PRIVATE/ LUXURY LIVING Uber Ola Taxis Self drive Monthly car/bikes rental

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PURPOSE OF VISIT

INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS

DOMESTIC TOURISTS

BUSINESS LEISURE EDUCATION HEALTHCARE

STRENGTHS

WEAKNESSES

CONNECTIVITY

DEPENDENCE ON BUSINESS TOURISM

COMMERCIAL CAPITAL BOLLYWOOD WORLD REKNOWNED SITES BEACHES

LACK OF INNOVATION INFORMATION AVAILABILITY MUMBAI’S HOST AMBIENCE

SPECIALTY TOURISM

DIGITAL NOMAD IN FREE WIFI COWORKING SPACES PEOPLE CAFES UTILITIES RESTAURANTS URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE NIGHTLIFE GEOGRAPHICAL SETTING HISTORIC RELEVANCE PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY DIGITAL NOMADIC COMMUNITY LEGALITIES AFFORDABILITY

MUMBAI

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According to the United Nations, as of 2018, Mumbai is the second-most populous city in India after Delhi and the seventh-most populous city in the world with a population of roughly 20 million, with an estimated city-proper population of 12.5 million living under the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai. Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. It has the highest number of millionaires and billionaires among all cities in India. Mumbai is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, and the city’s distinctive ensemble of Victorian and Art Deco buildings designed in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Here is a brief list of neighbourhoods that were considered before the ultimate neighbourhood selection.

KHOTACHIWADI

GORAI

BANGANGA TANK PALI VILLAGE

CHUIM VILLAGE CUFF PARADE KOLIWADA

RANWAR VILLAGE HINDU COLONY

ANDHERI LOKHANDWALA

TRANSIT CAMP (CUFF PARADE) CHIMBAI VILLAGE CRAWFORD MARKET

VERSOVA KOLIWADA

HIRANANDANI ESTATES

DHARAVI (KUMBHARWADA)

Fig 52: Mumbai Neighbourhoods

HARBOUR SUBURBS Chembur Govandi Mankhurd Trombay Mazgaon

Bhandup Ghatkopar Kanjurmarg Kurla Sion Mulund Nahur Powai Vidyavihar Vikhroli

CENTRAL SUBURBS

WESTERN SUBURBS

Walkeshwar Byculla Colaba BALLARD ESTATE Dadar Fort Girgaon PARSI COLONY Kalbadevi Kamathipura Matunga Parel BHULESHWAR Tardeo

SOUTH MUMBAI

KHAR DANDA WORLI KOLIWADA

Andheri Mira-Bhayandar Bandra Borivali Dahisar Goregaon Jogeshwari Juhu Kandivali west Kandivali east Khar Malad Santacruz Vasai Virar Vile Parle

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CHEMBUR GAOTHAN

MATHARPACADY VILLAGE

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NEIGHBOURHOODS IN MUMBAI

BORIVALI

KANDIVALI

GORAI

MALAD MULUND GOREGAON VERSOVA KOLIWADA

ANDHERI W

ANDHERI LOKHANDWALA

HIRANANDANI

BHANDUP

ANDHERI E

JUHU

KURLA GHATKOPAR

KHAR DANDA CHUIM

BANDRA PALI KHAR CHIMBAI SANTA CRUZ RANWAR HINDU COLONY

DHARAVI KHOTACHIWADI SION KOLIWADA PARSI WORLI KOLIWADA COLONY

CHEMBUR GAOTHAN

MATUNGA

PAREL BYCULLA

MATHARPACADY VILLAGE

MAZAGAON

BANGANGA

BHULESHWAR CRAWFORD MARKET

TRANSIT CAMP

BALLARD ESTATE BADHWAR PARK

CUFF PARADE COLABA

Fig 53: Mumbai Map

CHARACTERISTICS

TYPE

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WORK + LODGING

TOOL TYPOLOGY + UNMAINTAINED LIVING CONDITIONS

-HIGHLY MARKET & BUSINESS

-WELCOMES TOURISTS & VISITORS AND

-PROVIDE FOR FISH TO THE ENTIRE CITY

TERS -INTERVENTION IN A COSMOPOLITAN NEIGHBOURHOOD

COMMUNITIES -THE LIVING ENVIRONMENT PROVES HAZARDOUS FOR HUMAN HEALTH

-BELOW AVERAGE LIVING STATUS & LIFESTYLE PATTERNS -OFFER AN AUTHENTIC LIVING

ORIENTED PLACES HAVE GUIDED TOURS -INTRODUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL QUAR- -COMPLETELY COMMERCIAL

-WORK IS THE DRIVING FORCE FOR DIGI- -EXTREMELY POOR LIVING TAL NOMADS & SO DOES THIS LOCALITY CONDITIONS

NEIGHBOURHOOD

THRIVE ON WORK

BHULESHWAR CRAWFORD MARKET BALLARD ESTATE

-THEIR EXISTENCE IS UNDER THE VERGE OF EXTINCTION

EXPERIENCE TO THE VISITORS VERSOVA KOLIWADA

KHAR DANDA

DHARAVI SION KOLIWADA WORLI KOLIWADA

BADHWAR PARK

Establishment of engagement or exchanges cannot be done on any common ground because of the hybrid community

Extremely cramped living conditions which might not be acceptable by the privileged user groups of Digital Nomads forPARSI a few weeks of accommodation. COLONY

Extremely viable to treat this PARSI indigenous as a PARSI COLONY community COLONY cultural showpiece to safeguard them from the redevelopment schemes being proposed by the government.

VISUALS

INFERENCE WRT DN’S

INDIGENOUS FISHING VILLAGES IN PRACTISE

Table 3: Neighbourhood Typologies

The miscellaneous neighbourhoods were then categorised under 7 broader typologies based on their characteristics and the exchanges carried in the locality. The typologies were: Work+Lodging neighbourhood; Tool typology neighbourhood; Traditional fishing villages; Established gaothans; Established yet unwelcoming neighbourhood; Residential neighbourhood which can be upgraded and affluent neighbourhoods.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD TYPOLOGY

CATEGORISATION OF NEIGHBOURHOODS BASED ON INTEGRATED HYBRID ENGAGEMENT TRADITIONAL GAOTHANS ESTABLISHED UNWELCOMING LOCALITY

RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOURHOODS TO BE UPGRADED

AFFLUENT NEIGHBOURHOODS

-EXTREMELY BEAUTIFUL &

DADAR COLONY

-WELL CONNECTED

-THE LUXURY OF LIVING IS

DEPEND ON FISHING & FARMING GORAI -PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT -THE INDIGENOUS LIVING

BUT THERE ARE MANY BARRIERS: ONLY PARSIS ARE ALLOWED TO BUY

-PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PLANS ISSUES BY THE STATE GOVERNMENT -DIVERSE COMMUNITIES LIVING

TRADITIONAL COMMUNITIES & PRACTISES -FULFILLS ALL THE LIVING

SCARCE PORTUGUESE HOUSES -OCCUPATIONALLY USED TO

FACTOR IS BEING DISRUPTED BECAUSE OF INTERCULTURALITY & INTERBREEDING OF COMMUNITIES

ENCLAVE IS THE ONLY ONE WITHOUT WALLS

HOUSES IN THIS LOCALITY.

CHIMBAI

TOGETHER

PALI RANWAR

HIGHLY MAINTAINED -DETACHED FROM THE

REQUIREMENTS FOR A DIGITAL NOMAD

ANDHERI LOKHANDWALA

BANGANGA

CHUIM

GORAI

NEIGHBOURHOOD & AFFORDABLE HOUSING

HIRANANDANI

JUHU CHEMBUR GAOTHAN

KHOTACHIWADI

PARSI COLONY

MATHARPACADY VILLAGE

PARSI

COLONY Several preservation schemes Does not allow CHUIM already initiated in these residency for any other PALI regions as the government castes/ community CHIMBAI RANWAR has declared them as heritage CHEMBUR GAOTHAN precincts

TRANSIT CAMP HINDU COLONY

Establishment of engagement or exchanges cannot be done on any common ground because PARSI of the hybrid community

COLONY

PARSI Extremely high class COLONY cosmopolitan society, difficult to establish exchanges

KHOTACHIWADI

MATHARPACADY VILLAGE

Few areas falling under each typology were visited to get a better understanding of the setting. A brief questionnaire was asked to some residents and locals which helped in forming a brief point of view. Since, every step taken forward in the research process, calls for a reason and a cause. The Traditional fishing villages proved to be the most convincing of all with a legitimate reason of selection.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD TYPOLOGY SELECTION

JUSTIFICATION FOR SELECTED NEIGHBOURHOOD TYPOLOGY

THE LIVING HERITAGE: KOLIWADAS

-Reclamation work has affected the coastline which was meant for docking boats -10 lakh fishermen & 108 fishing markets: The problem is going to escalate with the coastal road -Ancient tradition of artisanal fishing- a sustainable fishing method which could sustain the ocean’s natural environment- replaced by commercial fishing practises -Koliwadas are also dealing with callous decisions by the government of defining them as slums -Most of the koliwadas are located in prime locations with beautiful open spaces & huge real estate rates.

-Mumbai is made up of migrants who have no connection to the sea.

-As the city is growing, the fishing community is being pushed to side-lines.

-Way out: Conservation by making it viable & sustainable for tourism. They could be a cultural showpiece on the tourist map

WHERE DO DIGITAL NOMADS FIT IN HERE?

Fig 55: Digital Nomads in context

Fig 54: Current scenario of Koliwadas

The neighbourhood typology was selected only when a persuasive reason was there to hold on to. The ongoing conflicts in Mumbai with regards to urban redevelopment talk about wiping out these villages that house the indigenous users of Mumbai. They are constantly being sidelined or forcefully asked to find new locations for themselves. Their traditional practice of artisanal fishing is on the verge of extinction. Most of the youngsters in the village are opting to move out as they see no future in the village. Thus, it becomes even more essential to safeguard this living heritage.

Fig. 55 explains how the floating population can be an effective merger in this neighbourhood typology.

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Fig 56: Interview with Anita Yewale

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SITE SELECTION

CLOSE KNIT COMMUNITY

INITIATE EXCHANGES

SITE CRITERIA URBAN VILLAGES

CUFF PARADE KOLIWADA WORLI KOLIWADA VERSOVA KOLIWADA

VERSOVA KOLIWADA

WORLI KOLIWADA

CUFF PARADE KOLIWADA

Fig 57: Prospective site locations

SITE SELECTION OPTION 1

OPTION 2

OPTION 3

VARIABLES FOR SITE

PREFERRED SITE CONDITIONS

CUFF PARADE KOLIWADA

WORLI KOLIWADA

VERSOVA KOLIWADA

LOCATION

IN THE MUMBAI CITY WELL ESTABLISHED ON THE TOURIST MAP

CUFF PARADE, A WARD

WORLI, G SOUTH WARD

VERSOVA, K WEST WARD

HISTORICAL RELEVANCE

SHOULD BE INDIGENOUS TO GEOGRAPHICALLY ESTABLISHED ALONG THE COAST OF MUMBAI EVEN BEFORE THE THE CITY SALSETTE WAS FORMED

SELECTION

AUTHENTIC CULTURAL PRESENCE IN THE

CLOSE KNIT COMMUNITY WHICH CELEBRATES ITS CULTURE

CLOSE KNIT COMMUNITY WITH STRONG CULTURAL PRESENCE

DOMINANCE OF KOLIS WITH STRONG TRADITIONAL PRESENCE

CLOSE KNIT COMMUNITY WITH STRONG CULTURAL PRESENCE

RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NEWCOMERS/ OUTSIDERS/ DIGITAL NOMADS

PROMOTES ENGAGEMENTS & IS OPEN FOR EXCHANGES

ON A PERSONAL BASIS SOME FAMILIES ARE GIVING OUT A ROOM OR SO FOR RENTAL PURPOSES

OFFERS RESIDENCE AT A RENTAL BASIS FOR ALL KINDS OF OUTSIDERS

VARIOUS RENTAL SCHEMES ON GOING WITHIN THE VILLAGE & THE VICINITY

PRESENCE OF ADEQUATE INFRASTRUCTURE

ACCOMODATION, FOOD, CONNECTIONS SHOULD BE WELL DEFINED & ADEQUATE

WELL STRUCTURED OPEN/CONGERGATION SPACES WITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL UNITS

LACK OF COMMON & OPEN SPACES APART FROM THE WORLI FORT

THE INHABITANTS SHOULD TURN TO THE COMMUNITY IN CASE OF ANY HELP

STRONG SENSE OF BELONGING & COMMUNITY DEPENDENCY

COMMUNITY

SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY

WITHIN THE COMMUNITY

Table 4: Site selection parameters

STRONG SENSE OF BELONGING & COMMUNITY DEPENDENCY

PRESENCE OF FISH MARKETS & OPEN GROUNDS BUT IN AN EXTREMELY DILAPIDATED CONDITIONS STRONG SENSE OF BELONGING & COMMUNITY DEPENDENCY

Meshing the Binaries 75 Koliwada refers to a colony of Kolis (fishermen) in India. Several places named Koliwada are located across Mumbai city in India: 13 well koliwadas still exist.

These villages are non only occupationally indigenous, but they have an authentic cultural tradition that has been following the past several years. The three koliwadas which caught my interest were: Versova Koliwada, Worli Koliwada, Cuff Parade Koliwada.

Although, overall setting of the place was on similar lines, yet certain urban level disparities created substantial differences amongst these. A physical site visit was conducted to all the 3 places and verbal interviews were taken. The aim was to get an outline of the user aspirations and influences that can aid the design process of integration in the future

CONCLUSION: WORLI KOLIWADA shows an extremely strong prevailing cultural balance within the close knitted community. It allows a vivid spectrum of possible exchanges which could engage a local/domestic/international tourist for a significant duration. Evident urban transformations, developments and connections to the city life of Mumbai alongside keeping the economics in place; provides an opportunity for safeguarding this Koliwada & presenting it forth as a cultural showpiece in the tourist map of Mumbai.

SPECTRUM OF STUDY CASE STUDY

SITE STUDY

USER STUDY

Archivals, Papers

Books, Internet study, photographs, site observations

Interviews, Readings, Site interactions

CONCEPT OF ACCULTURATION & INTERCULTURALITY

CONTEXTUAL STUDY

COMPREHENSIVE STUDY

-Land use map -DP plan of 2034 -Land Tenure map -Volumetric Mapping -Amenities map -Transit & connections mapping -Figure & Ground Map -Tourist spots mapping

-Daily Activities -Leisure Activities & means of recreation -Arrangements for hosting outsiders -Types of existing & probable engagements -Current economics of the place -Speculative models towards a sustainable community

EUROPEAN URBAN COMMUNITIES Government looked to communal living as potential solution for a wide array of Societal Issues -Intergenerational solidarity -Difficult work-Life balance -Suburban Alienation -Social Isolation -Environmental Issues

Table 5: Study spectrum

OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE -Livelihood practises -Configuration of houses with respect to family occupation -Nearby commercial hotspots

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PRESENCE OF SITE IN THE CONTEXT WORLI AND ITS FUTURE

A busy textile manufacturing hub some decades ago Mill lands have undergone drastic transformation Luxury residences, commercial establishments, hotels & restaurants, entertainment and retail establishments have emerged.

Premium micro-market makes it fast developing locality in south Bombay Well connected to the central business district of BKC, international & domestic airports, local & interstate railway stations Best healthcare facilities in the locality CURRENT APPLICABLE LAWS

RECONSTRUCTION & REDEVELOPMENT The boundaries of Gaothan/ Koliwada/Adiwasipada as finalized by Revenu Department Independent provision for development of Gaothan/ Koliwada/Adiwasipada areas may be made by Government along with the consent of Koli community.

PARKING REQUIREMENTS For any plots lesser than 9M in width, no parking requirements is insisted upon.

Further or additional parking can be allotted as per space availability

Worli Koliwada (a home that opens to the sea) is a fishing community situated in the south of the Bay of Mumbai. The area houses 8,000 people mostly of the Koli (fisher) Caste. Worli Koliwada is surrounded on three sides by the sea into which untreated sewage is deposited. The housing comprises low single-storey, often single-space dwellings with no running water or sanitation resulting in high levels of marine pollution from human waste. Estimated at 12 million, 40% of Mumbai’s population live in slums or other forms of degraded housing and 5-10% are pavement-dwellers.

Hundreds of fishermen from Worli-Koliwada took held protests against the ongoing work on the coastal road project near Worli Dairy on Saturday morning.

They also gheraoed a temporary jetty built by the civic body at its coastal road construction site in Worli.

Upset with barges and anchors damaging their fishing nets and obstructing the route of boats, fishermen in their boats surrounded a jetty constructed for a coastal road project for the entire day and stopped the work. Starting Saturday morning, fishing boats from four different blunders in Worli Koliwada began to surround the jetty and refused to vacate.

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MASTERPLAN LEVEL OF UNDERSTANDING

LAND UNDER SRA SCHEME DRYING AREA & JETTY AREA KOLI HOUSES OPEN GROUND COASTAL GUARD SLUMS 0M

50 M

100 M

150 M

200 M

Fig 58: Existing Masterplan

EXISTING MASTERPLAN OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

SOURCE OF INFORMATION -SITE VISITS & SURVEY -DP REMARKS 2034

LAND UNDER SRA SCHEME REHOUSING KOLIS INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ALL OPEN GROUND COASTAL GUARD SLUMS 0M

SOURCE OF INFORMATION -ARTICLES & LATEST NEWSPAPERS -INTERACTION WITH PEOPLE & FAMILIES

50 M

Fig 59: Speculative Masterplan

SPECULATIVE MASTERPLAN OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

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UNDERSTANDING NEIGHBOURHOOD

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EVOLUTION OF THE NEIGHBOUROOD

Mumbai city is formed of 7 islands and one of these islands was the Worli peninsular. In early 300 BC, the original inhabitants of this island the Kolis and the Agris migrated and chose to settle here. They evolved by making fishing their main occupation and caught fish for the entire city and sold it in the local markets. They were not inclined towards commercial fishing practises but they performed artisanal fishing practice.

Owing to their rising occupation based on the city demands, they established themselves in this locality.

Not only did they build houses for themselves but also worked towards fulfilling other infrastructural demands of the families. In 1950, this entire fishing community was formalised and was officially recognised by the state government.

However, over the due period, several outsiders and illegal slum dwellers came and settled in this village. This not only harmed the close-knitted community but also gave the tag of being called or referred to as slums to the entire village. Fig 60 represents the evolution of this precinct in the last centuries and also highlights that modern-day infrastructural projects like the Sea link & coastal road will have a significant impact on the entire community.

CURRENT DAY INTEGRATION OF ILLEGAL SETTLERS & UPCOMIING INFRASTRUCTURE Fig 60: Evolution of Worli Koliwada

IN 300 BC KOLIS & AGRIS MIGRATED TO THIS ISLAND

IN 1855MARKS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SETTLEMENTS

IN 1950 BC FORMATION OF FORMALISED COMMUNITY

GOLPHADEVI ROAD

APPROACH TO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

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HARBOUR FOR KOLI BOATS

AREA UNDER COASTAL GUARD

AS THE ROAD NARROWS DOWN, THE VEHICULAR ACCESS GETS RESTRICTED Fig 61: Approach to the Neighbourhood

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EVOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY

When the community started growing within the Worli Koliwada, a strong network of roads and alleys were created. This made space for a strong commercial the market area within the village, along with several leisure sports and multiple temple courts adhering to the beliefs of the residents.

Fig 62: Community Evolution

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SWOT ANALYSIS

It now becomes extremely vital to tap on the strengths & the weaknesses of this neighbourhood. Learning and getting alert of the threats is essential and to make sure of utilising the multiple opportunities the village possesses

RICH TRADITIONAL HISTORY WITH A PRE-EXISTING SOCIO CULTURAL BACKGROUND COMMUNITY WAS FORMED BECAUSE OF OCCUPATIONAL COMMONNESS THE INTERDEPENDENCY & NUMEROUS EXCHANGES FORM THE ROOT OF THIS INDIGEBOUS COMMUNITY

NO DEFINED SPACE FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS LACK OF PUBLIC TOILETS & HEALTHCARE FACILITIES NO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR KOLI KIDS 4 WHEELER ACCESS IN THE INTERIORS OF VILLAGE IS RESTRICTED POLLUTION & OVER-POPULATION IS UNCONTROLLABLE

S W O T ENTIRE VILLAGE DESIRES TO GET REDEVELOPED AND UPGRADED POSSESS STRONG GROUNDS OF POTENTIAL INTEGRATION RECONFIGURATION OF EXISTING SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY

Fig 63: Swot Analysis

ARTISANAL FISHING IS ON THE VERGE OF EXTINCTION SAFEGUARD THE LIVING HERITAGE BEFORE IT GETS WIPED OUT UNHYGIENIC CONDITIONS ARE AFFECTING THE HEALTHS OF THE CIVILIANS

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It is often said that Worli Koliwada is a city in itself. A person can individually sustain himself conveniently within this premise. Ranging from occupational opportunities to modes of leisure to connecting with the community neighbours and being a part of each other’s successes and losses. No doubt this is an extremely close-knitted community one can come across in today’s time.

Out of the various characteristics observed during the physical visit, some of the most peculiar ones are as follows: Entire Koliwada is a low-rise housing set-up.

However, the upcoming high-rises in Prabhadevi, Worli overcast this precinct massively. Despite the narrow & overcrowded lanes, there is a huge population that comes to the fish market daily. The skyline of koliwada is marked with houses having sloping roofs, the web of electric wires going over them, temporary ladders and steps used for vertical circulation etc and the courts between these houses are used as community spaces. The houses are well maintained and enhanced by several indoor plantations. Talking about recreational spaces, the courts in front of temples are actively occupied by all age groups, there are open grounds & kabaddi arenas where celebrations happen. Worli Fort and the jetty is a tourist attraction.

A public crematorium for the villagers is also housed here. Peculiar feature of garbage accumulation and unhygienic living conditions are strongly observed.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD IMPRESSIONS

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As much as we try to dive deeper into knowing this heritage gaothan, there remains an awful lot that is yet unknown. Despite multiple documentations, the village has gone through, several narratives are yet unfolded. Based on personal experience, here is a list of narratives observed in the neighbourhood.

1. LOW RISE HOUSES WITH A BACKDROP OF HIGHRISERS 2. FISH MARKET SET UP ALONG THE NARROW LANES 3. STREET CHARACTER OF KOLIWADA 4. MULTIPLE TEMPLES WITHIN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD 5.COMMUNITY SHEDS WITH HOUSES AROUND 6. KABADDI GROUNDS 7.WELL PLANTED VERANDAHS IN FRONT OF THE HOUSES 8. UNORGANISED PARKING SYSTEMS 9. PUBLIC ATTRACTION OF WORLI FORT 10. WATER USED TO CELEBRATE 11. JETTY AREA - FISHING, BOATING, WEAVING 12. VIEW OF THE WORLI SEA LINK 13. GARBAGE ACCUMULATING ON THE COAST 14. ARTISANAL FISHING 15. CREMATORIUM

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LAND AND WATER

NATURAL TERRAIN

NEIGHBOURHOOD GLIMPSES

Fig 65: Site Understanding

Temple courts

Harbour

NEIGHBOURHOOD UNDERSTANDING

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EDGES & STREETS

POROUS EDGE OPEN EDGE OPAQUE EDGE

BUILT & UNBUILT

UNBUILT LAND BUILT LAND

Fish Market

Dilapidated houses

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VOLUME DENSITY

G + 2 STRUCTURES G + 1 STRUCTURES GROUND STRUCTURES

LAND USE & BUILT TYPOLOGY

NEIGHBOURHOOD GLIMPSES

Fig 66: Site Understanding (2)

Skyline of the neighbourhood

NEIGHBOURHOOD UNDERSTANDING GREEN COVER

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Extremely scare green cover present. People are involved in practises of indoor plantation

SENSORIAL MAPPING Peculiar smell of seafood (fishes) is observed near the fish market set up & near the open land where fishes are dried

House Alleys

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Fig 67: Time Activation

NEIGHBOURHOOD GLIMPSES

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Market Streets

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Drying Areas

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The narrative of a house is everchanging. It begins with a house becoming a home when a family owns it and occupies it.

Then as the family grows, several alterations are observed based on their interests and activities.

Fig.68 explains the growth of a house and how certain spaces are multiple, eliminated and compartmentalised to serve the best interests of the users.

NEED OF AN ADDITIONAL ROOM WHEN ALL THE KIDS GET MARRIED (REDUCTION OF VERANDAH)

EVOLUTION OF A HOUSE

A HOUSE WHICH SUFFICES A FAMILY OF 5

NEED OF AN ADDITIONAL ROOM WHEN ONE KID GETS MARRIED (ELIMINATION OF DRYING AREA)

VERANDAS & TERRACES PRIVATE ROOMS LIVING & COOKING DRYING SPACE Fig 68: Evolution of a house

HOUSE INCREMENTS TO UPPER FLOOR TO HOUSE 3 GENERATIONS

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HOUSE TYPOLOGY

CLAY ROOF HOUSE

Fig 69 shows multiple house typologies currently present in Worli Koliwada. The Clay roof houses were the extremely old conventional methods of building a few decades ago when the soil was abundantly available for use and workmanship was easy.

HOUSE WITH CORRUGATED ROOFING SHEETS

However, due to excessive rainfall, certain wear and tear were faced.

Thus this method was improvised by using a more resilient material of steel corrugated sheets. This was a more durable choice and lasted longer than the clay tiles.

However excessive heating & cooling became a problem sometimes. Most of the houses in the village opt for this construction technology.

The new houses which are being renovated or constructed are happening in RCC. It suits the best in the climatic conditions of Mumbai and is an economical choice for all classes of users.

RCC HOUSE (INCREMENTAL) Fig 69: Housing typologies

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KOLI: THE INDIGENOUS STAKEHOLDERS

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USER GROUP UNDERSTANDING: AGE GROUP BASED

TRAVELLERS

-JETTU USERS -MOSTLY DAILY OFFICE WORKERS

INHABITANTS OF WORLI KOLIWADA

TEMPORARY

CUSTOMERS

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KOLI MAN (25-55 YEARS) 75% engaged in fishing & related activities

INDIGENOUS

KOLI WOMAN (25-60 YEARS) 60% engaged in drying & selling of fish

KOLI CHILD (0 - 22 YEARS) A large number opting out for opportunities

OUTSIDERS

KOLI SENIOR (60+ YEARS) Engaged in ancilliary fishing activities on wage basis

MIGRANTS (0 -55 YEARS) Engaged in ancilliary fishing activities on wage basis

Fig 70: Age based user understanding

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FISHING ACTIVITIES

ALLIED ACTIVITIES

BOAT REPAIR & MAINTANENCE

FLOWER SHOPS

FISH NET & BASKET WEAVING

CATCHING THE FISH

HAWKERS SECONDARY & TERTIARY OCCUPATIONS

PRIMARY OCCUPATION

DRYING THE FISH

CLEANING THE FISH

JOBS IN PRIVATE COMPANIES

SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES

GOVERNMENT JOBS COMMERCIAL SHOPS & VENDORS

SELLING THE FISH

Fig 71: Occupation based user understanding

The residents of the worli village can be largely categorised based on their age groups and based on their occupational positions. However, every individual is bound by several personal responsibilities along with professional duties.

The following matrix throws light on the intersection of the user age group & different kinds of activities performed by each age group. All the activities hold a degree of importance on a small scale or large scale. The types of activities carried out by any individual is classified as background activities, Occupational activities, Celebrational activities and Conflictual activities.

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FUTURE DREAMS

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INVOLVEMENT

BUSINESS

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FESTIVALS

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LIVING CONDITIONS

LANGUAGE

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LIFE AT RISK (HEALTH)

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EXPOSURE

RITUALS

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ASSESSMENT OF KOLI COMMUNITY

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INFLUENCES

-Kolis are the first comers in this city, but with the growing population and the hybridisation of the metro city, the original inhabitants have been sidelined.

-This indigenous user group ages back several decades but their lifestyle status seems stagnated.

-They also aspire to live a higher middle-class lifestyle where they aren’t devoid of basic amenities.

-The younger generation here, is opting out because of lesser job opportunities & lower living standards.

-They are educated & well versed with technology and thus aspire to be at par with others.

ASPIRATIONS

-They want redevelopment but not under the Slum Rehabilitation Scheme.

-They want monetary & financial help from public or private organisations.

-They want substantial housing space based on family strength.

-They look for decent amenities for their growing kids who have the right to live their childhood like other children in the city.

-They are open to the integration of outsiders but want no obstacle in their cultural lifestyle.

OCCUPATIONAL EVOLUTION

INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY WHO SUSTAINED THEMSELVES ON THE OCCUPATION OF ARTISANAL FISHING

Fig 73: Evolution of Occupations

GOT INVOLVED IN THE BUSINESS OF OUTSOURCING THEIR CATCH IN THE CITIES

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PRESENCE ON DIGITAL PLATFORM

The popularity of this village is further spread through movies and documentaries shot here.

Since the village becomes a naturally set up stage depicting the true reality of Mumbai city.

Multiple videos showcasing the reality of the heritage precinct have been uploaded on Youtube extensively

PRACTISED ANCILLARY JOBS FOR MONETARY GAINS

Multiple Instagram accounts and feed handles are looked after by the residents here. They throw light on the cultural vibe of the place as well as the government-related issues being faced by the Worli Koliwada

INCREASED LITERACY RATE IN YOUNGER GENERATIONS OPENED NEWER OPPORTUNITIES

WELL-EDUCATED YOUTH IS A BOON TO THE COMMUNITY

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The duty of providing optimum mental peace and well-being. Every harmonious ecosystem of the society works towards developing an interdependent living environment. Similar efforts are spectacularly visible in the Worli village as well.

Multiple uses of a single space, occupying the unbuilt pockets, transitioning activities throughout the day and many other ways have been explored by people here to define their third-place understanding. Even though this might come forth as a subconscious effort, yet it plays a very important role in their daily lives.

Fig 74: Third place engagements

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IMPORTANCE OF THIRD PLACES IN LIVES OF KOLI COMMUNITY The pockets in between the houses have been used as a playground, place to gossip, perform household chores of drying & washing etc. These blurred boundaries of personal space encourage them to bond furthermore. Rituals and festivals form an integral part of this locality. The temple courts are used by daily worshippers in morning hours and used by kids to play in the evenings. No one can feel alienated in this locality because of the welcoming nature of the community. They understand and implement the idea of temporal places in the true sense.

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FRAMEWORK OF SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT & ACCULTURATION

MOTIVE DRIVEN & FORMALISED SPATIAL REQUISITES

The idea of inducing social engagement falls within a certain framework. The guidelines of which abide by the concept of acculturation or living within two cultures.

STRUCTURED

The spatial requisites need to be thoughtfully arranged such that a sense of formal order is perceived from the layout. There should also be a viable flow when moving from one place to the other which adds to the user experience. The idea of placemaking needs to be inculcated within this to encourage engagement.

Lastly, the arrangement should be accessible by all and the phenomenon of publicness should be addressed boldly.

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Fig 75: Structured Engagements

LIVING SUCCESSFULLY IN 2 CULTURES

Intercultural Policy revolves around the pillars of Stability & tradition, development & innovation and Cohesion and Social Inclusion. These play a vital role to promote intercultural survival for any individual.

-Arts & Artifacts

-Dressing & food habits -Language & literature

-Practises and rituals

-Education and advancements

ACCULTURATION leads to Assimilation & Integration

Stability & tradition

INTERCULTURAL POLICY Cohesion & social Inclusion Fig 76: Intercultural Triad

Development & innovation

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DIGITAL NOMADS & LOCALS WAYS TO MEET LOCALS & REASONS TO DO SO STAY WITH FAMILIES SOCIAL MEDIA

BUILDS LANGUAGE IMPROVES KNOWLEDGE OF CULTURE

FREE STYLING & CHANCED ENCOUNTERS

EASILY BLEND WITH PEOPLE BECOME A LOCAL YOURSELF

WHAT CAN DIGITAL NOMADS DO FOR A LOCAL COMMUNITY? FIGHT AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

FIGHT SOCIAL ISSUE

ENGAGE IN RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES: GAMES, MUSIC, DEBATE

ENCOURAGE EDUCATION FOR ALL

CONSERVE THE HERITAGE VILLAGE

E-COMMERCE & BUSINESS

EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY ORGANISATION

Fig 77: Digital Nomads & Locals

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY People from different backgrounds but with the common passion of increasing quality interactions between visitors & the place CO-VISION CO-CREATION CO-BENEFITS CO-LEARNING Oriented towards a set of clear values geared at long term plans rather than short term gains

INTEND To preserve the livelihood of an indigenous community which is (endangered) at the verge of getting wiped out by converting it into a sustainable community model.

HOW? Amplify the importance of these indigenous communities by developing them for tourism as they hold a factor of diverse engagement.

The local, domestic, foreign visitors who wish to be a part of this arrangement will be asked to sign-up for a RENTAL MODEL. This will be a combination of amenities +Leisure +Engagement.

A model such that it provides incentive to both the parties, by providing diverse opportunities for chanced encounters.

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Community involvement has the power to bring positive, measurable change to both communities; in which you operate & where you do your business

IT KE MA D & N U M O RIS S M Y OU LL RIS E T TIA OU TE OT IEN E T TA R TH E S OM PE PR EX EN TH TH OF NG R RE TO ST SEC

AF F EX ORD PE AB RIE LE NC LI E; VIN EX G; CU P E AU HE LT RIE T RIT UR NC HEN AG AL E T TIC E V SH HE AL OW LO CUL UE P CA TU I ; E EC L L RAL NH E; IFE AN SA CE FEG EN UA GA RD GE TH ME E NT S

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SCOPE OF INTEGRATION

THE INTEGRATION

THE RELATION OF GIVE AND TAKE

THE KOLIS

PROMOTE INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENTS; SAFETY FROM GETTING WIPED OUT

THE STATE

PROVIDE SUBSTANTIAL LAND/ AREA FOR DEVELOPMENT Fig 78: The Integration

TAKEAWAYS FROM THE INTEGRATION MODEL Fig 78 explains the scope of integration where the key focus lies and it completely depends on the relation of giving and take which is developed between the three stakeholders of this entire process.

Talking about the Digital Nomads and the Koli users, several exchanges that can happen here are providing for affordable living conditions, authentic cultural experience, living like a local in a completely new place, safety and enhancement of the heritage value for the entire village and so on.

The state government and the Koli community can work towards developing a peaceful relation by helping promote infrastructural developments and at the same time get security to relieve the village from the fear of getting wiped out.

The relation of the state and the Digital Nomads can be strongly grounded on the facto or tourism. This will not only strengthen the city’s tourism even more but also generate substantial revenue for the government to enhance the city further.

THEORITICAL CONCLUSION

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Using a redevelopment model for a gaothan with immense heritage value.

Decode a method for redevelopment for such indigenous people/ community.

The idea of sharing their space with other people as a economic model that will allow for better opportunities for redevelopment.

However, the intention is to not completely change their identity or the needs of the people.

WORKING MODEL TRIGGERS When a Digital Nomads comes to Worli Koliwada; while registering for his stay he would be asked to deposit ‘X’ amount.

The scheme would have an incentive of giving a discount on the monthly rent if the Digital Nomad volunteers for ‘Y’ hours in any desired exchange program

Thus, the encounters with the Koli Community is completely voluntary in nature with several monetary benefits for the floating population

During the months of May to September, when the footfall of visitors is less, the usage of facility can be maximised for the community, thus, catering efficiently to the Lull Period.

WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE (TO BE) PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE? -To provide an authentic & experiential stay to the Digital Nomads -Promote multiple chanced encounters with the local community -Accelerate emotional and mental growth of both the stakeholders through traditional and advanced exchanges -Infrastructure should be usable by the locals during a lesser visitor footfall

WHAT IS NOT THE AIM OF THE (TO BE) PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE? -To propose a commercial hospitality model -Infrastructure which is solely for foreign/Domestic visitors and does not cater to local communities -Which promotes further alienation of users and the resources/knowledge skills -A Global brand which becomes a prototype to be replicated globally

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LACKING IN THE LIVES OF KOLIS & THE PRECINCT

SUBSTANTIAL HOUSING REQUIREMENTS ABSENCE OF BASIC AMENITIES CRAMPED PLANNING: NO VEHICULAR ACCESS IN INTERIORS TRADITIONAL FISHING PRACTISE ON VERGE OF EXTINCTION NO JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR LITERATE CONSTANT CONFLICTS WITH GOVERNMENT NO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN UNIMPLEMENTED REDEVELOPMENT SCHEMES UNHYGIENIC CONDITIONS OF OPEN GROUNDS GLOBALLY UNRECOGNISED

LEGITIMATE NEEDS OF THE WORLI KOLIWADA

REPLANNING OF THE MASTERPLAN

PROVIDE HOUSES BASED ON FAMILY STRENGTH ALLOW FOR AMPLE OPEN SPACES WITHIN THE HOUSING UNIT UPLIFTMENT & PRESERVATION OF LIVING HERITAGE PROVIDE A SELF DEVELOPMENT MODEL WORKOUT A SYSTEM THAT BENEFITS VILLAGERS & GOVERNMENT MODES OF EDUCATION WITHIN THE VILLAGE PROVIDE SOURCES OF ECONOMY FOR YOUNGER LOT ACTIVE LANDSCAPED AREAS HAVE A STRONG REPRESENTATION ON GLOBAL PLATFORM

IMPACT OF THE INTEGRATION-EXCHANGE MODEL

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TOURISM INFLUX

NEWER OPPORTUNITIES VILLAGE UPLIFTMENT ECONOMIC EXCHANGES FORMALISED GROWTH

HISTORICAL EXCHANGES

IMPACT

IN-HOUSE JOBS EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGES

CULTURAL SHOWPIECE DIGITAL EXCHANGES

KEEP THE COMMUNITY INTACT NO DISTANT TRAVELLING

CULTURAL EXCHANGES EMOTIONAL EXCHANGES GLOBAL REPRESENTATION FIGHT LONELINESS HOME LIKE FEELING WELCOMING VIBE Fig 79: The Impact

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THEORY OF SOCIAL EXCHANGE

The genesis of social exchange theory goes back to 1958 when American sociologist George Homans published an article entitled “Social Behavior as Exchange.”

Homans devised a framework built on a combination of behaviourism and basic economics.

Social exchange theory is a concept based on the notion that a relationship between two people is created through a process of cost-benefit analysis.

Its systematic processes rely on mathematics and logic to determine balance within a relationship. While the theory can be used to measure romantic relationships, it can also be applied to determine the balance within a friendship.

KEY POINTS -People weigh the potential benefits and risks of social relationships -When risks outweigh the rewards, people terminate the relationship/ bond or purpose of exchange COSTS

BENEFITS

-MONEY -TIME -EFFORT

-FUN -FRIENDSHIP -COMPANIONSHIP -SOCIAL SUPPORT

Fig 80: Social Exchange Theory

SOCIAL EXCHANGE THEORY APPLIES TO: -Social Power -Leadership -Romantic relationships -Friendships -Work relationships -Business decisions -Politics -Consumerism

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CULTURAL EXCHANGE

EXCHANGES TYPES OF SOCIAL EXCHANGES

Economic Exchange

CURRENTLY THERE CAN BE DEVELOPED Fish supply to the city, Several secondary businesses

Historical Exchange

Walking tours conducted by private organisations

Educational Exchange

Few tuition classes, nothing at a universal scale

Digital Exchange

Cultural Exchange

Emotional Exchange

Table 7: Social exchanges

Mostly younger generations are involved who are techsavy

A Rental Model which accomodates diversity

Localites sharing their stories, talking about historical events, Develope the area around the worli Fort Liveskills schooling program for all age groups, Language

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exchanges

Computer learning based programs for senior citizens, a step towards e-commerce

Multiple festivals celebrated in the Need to put forth this worli village where on the global everyone comes platform & treat the together. The village village as a cultural is extremely rich with showpiece the cultural treasure Villagers are always there to help each other out

HOLI

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Taking hints from the obove tabulation, certain exchange programs have been speculated. Further program derivation will depend on the users & residents of the village if they respond in an affirmative manner.

DIWALI

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SCENARIOS FOR A DIGITAL NOMAD (CONCLUSIVE) SOLO TRAVELLER/ BACHELOR (ROOM TYPE 1) -SINGLE SLEEPING / RESTING SPACE -LIVING SPACE (ALLOWS FRIENDS/ VISITORS) -BATHROOM -PERSONAL WORK SPACE -PANTRY AREA

COUPLE / PARTNERS (ROOM TYPE 2) -DOUBLE BED SLEEPING / RESTING SPACE -LIVING SPACE (ALLOWS FRIENDS/ VISITORS) -BATHROOM -PERSONAL WORK SPACE FOR 2 INDIVIDUALS - PANTRY AREA -DINING

FAMILY (COUPLE + 2 KIDS) (ROOM TYPE 3) -SLEEPING / RESTING 2 SEPARATE ROOMS) -LIVING SPACE (ALLOWS FRIENDS/ VISITORS) -BATHROOM 2 NOS -PERSONAL WORK/ STUDY SPACES FOR ALL - A KITCHEN SPACE -DINING

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A RENTAL MODEL TO HOUSE 200 DIGITAL NOMADS 70 BACHELORS 35 COUPLES (35 X 2 = 70) 15 FAMILIES (15 X 4 = 60)

INFRASTRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS to host a DIGITAL NOMAD PRIVATE SPACES

SEMI-PRIVATE (PUBLICLY PRIVATE)

ROOM TYPE 1 : BACHELORS 50 ROOMS 2 DORMITORIES (10 BEDS EACH)

Information/ Visitors Desk - To plan the stay in a well integrated manner Common/Shared Kitchen space Swimming Pool Terrace/ Rooftop Cafes and bars Library Multiple Leisure/Break rooms Co-working/ Collaborative Space Fitness activity- Indoor & Outdoor spaces

ROOM TYPE 2: COUPLES 35 ROOMS ROOM TYPE 3 : FAMILIES 15 APARTMENT STYLE LIVING

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PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

PRIVATE & SEMI PRIVATE SPACES SCENARIOS IN A KOLI FAMILY (CURRENT) 5 PEOPLE IN A FAMILY (HOUSE TYPE 1)

12 PEOPLE IN A FAMILY (HOUSE TYPE 2)

FAMILY + FEW RENTAL TENANTS (HOUSE TYPE 3)

-COUPLE + 3 CHILDREN -2 ROOMS -1 KITCHEN -LIVING ROOM -1 SHARED TOILET -DRYING SPACE -VERANDA AT THE ENTRY -TERRACE SPACE

-3 COUPLES + 6 CHILDREN -3 ROOMS -1 KITCHEN -LIVING ROOM -1 SHARED TOILET -DRYING SPACE -VERANDA AT THE ENTRY -TERRACE SPACE

-1 COUPLES + 3 CHILDREN + 2 RENTAL TENANTS -3 ROOMS -1 KITCHEN -LIVING ROOM -1 SHARED TOILET -DRYING SPACE -VERANDA AT THE ENTRY -TERRACE SPACE

APPROX AREA: 1000 SQ MT

APPROX AREA: 1500 SQ MT

APPROX AREA: 1500 SQ MT

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DEMARCATED PLOTS IN WORLI KOLIWADA BASED ON DEVELOPMENT PLAN: 467 PLOTS ENTIRE KOLIWADA IS DIVIDED INTO 20 LANES/ GALLIS WITH APPROXIMATELY 30 LEGAL HOUSES/PLOTS EACH. TEMPLES, SHOPS, CHOWKS, ETC FORM AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT IN THE ENTIRE VILLAGE FABRIC. THUS, THE PROJECT WILL AIM AT REHOUSING ONE PART OF THE LARGER URBAN VILLAGE BY UPGRADING THE ENTIRE SETTING AS AN ECONOMIC MODEL.

PERSONAL REQUISITES FOR A KOLI PRIVATE SPACES

SEMI-PRIVATE

A fully functional house with all the basic amenities & services: -Private toilets -Bedrooms based on number of couples in the family -Kitchen space

-Verandah like space for visitors -Space for drying & washing - Space to repair boats & dry fish for the artisanal fishermen -Commercial shops for vendors attached to the house

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LAYERS IN A BUSINESS MODEL

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Fig 82: The Integrated 8Business Model

SPECULATIVE VOLUNTARY EXCHANGE MODELS Every individual has a hobby/ inclination/ passion etc, in addition to the current occupation/livelihood work responsibilities performed by them. Taking cues from this diversity, the following exchange models have been formulated. All the following models can play a role of value addition in the lives of either stakeholder. This will allow community upliftment as a whole and provide them with several opportunities to engage. This can be a boon for all age groups including the senior citizens who are retired and free of all worldly responsibilities. For housewives or illiterate women, this can be looked upon as a great opportunity for engagement and new hope of learning.

Beautification of barren land pockets

Arena for multi-lingual discussions

Work towards cleaning the Jetty area

Computer skills for traditional kolis

Fig 83: Possible Exchanges

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ENGAGEMENT WITH THE KOLI COMMUNITY SETTING OF THE ENTIRE MODEL IN A WELL ESTABLISHED NEIGHBOURHOOD WELCOMING HOSTS & EFFICIENT SERVICES WITHIN THE INFRASTRUCTURE ADEQUATE HABITABLE SPACES WITH DESIRED PRIVACY & ISOLATION FREELANCING DIGITAL CREATERS (DIGITAL NOMADS) SUFFICIENT CONGREGATIONAL SPACES ACTIVE WIFI FACILITY + CLOSE CONNECTIVITY TO THE NATURE CAFES/ GYMS/ ARCHITECTURAL EXPLORATIONS/ UTILITIES & OTHER AT WALKABLE DISTANCES

ENGAGEMENT WITH THE KOLI COMMUNITY

PROGRAM UNDERSTANDING Fish Market & circulation space Active Market street with commercial shops Learning space Work at the community hospital

Initiate a ancillary schooling programme for all

Congregation & Discussion space Revival of existing Kabaddi ground Computer Learning centre Workshop space Soup Kitchen Animal Shelter

Revive the sport of Kabaddi

Repair work of boats, making fish nets etc

Initiate a programme of soup-kitchen

Look after stray animals & birds

Well curated Landscaped areas

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