Place-Making Through Form:
An Inquiry Into Architectural Objects & Place’
[Inter]spaces’ The case is a temporary solution that ensures social distancing measures in a public setting. The regular grid (allowing safe distance) has been developed into a pattern, composed by squares of fixed dimensions, creating new perspectives and interactions within the existing context.
A Local Library’ The functions are divided into two fragments; Quiet and Sociable. The main reading section is hidden underground so that reading is carried out discreetly. The public spaces are divided into two boxes, sharing a court encouraged to talk and engage in activities with other people.
Nature as an Exhibit in a ‘Metropolis’ Two interlocking circles extruded to entertain nature and educate people.
The Filler’ The filler is a tactical way of neighborhood building by using short-term, low-cost, scalable intervention, and policies. In this case, a container market in scaffoldings between the unused voids of two building blocks; Demonstrating a method to revitalize the potential of these unused and vacant spaces.
A ‘Local’ Market A donut shape dips down in one corner making it an urban couch. The courtyard works as a gathering space for the area; making it a living room for the city. The roof host an urban park and the shops are placed under it; arranged around the courtyard.
Culture[Scape] A series of columns and beams produce grid spaces underneath; providing spaces to host various cultural programs. the grid and its contents are mixed into one single spatial entity, blurring the architecture with its program through a particular spatial experience.
A Place to Watch the Sky Inspired by the works of Turrell, this particular case seeks to find a pause for the people in their day-to-day life. A circular skyscape at one end with provision for a small exhibition for artists. At another end, a space for discussion. The linear shape is diagonally divided by the addition of a linear landscape.
A Sanctuary for Introverts Two rectangles are diagonally placed. One extrudes and becomes a continuous wall that safeguards introverts from the outside world. Inside the other rectangle becomes an underground cell containing a series of rooms. Each room has a ‘Skyscape’ to meditate and indulge thyself. On the ground, there is a hall where introverts can sit and enjoy nature; occasionally meet and greet with other introverts.
Collective [Space] A 15m x 15m grid with movable walls created a space where the private domain can be and often is, a social domain, just as much as or indeed even more than the public domain. Collective spaces are not strictly public or private, but both simultaneously. These are public spaces that are used for private activities, or private spaces that allow for collective use, and they include the whole spectrum in between.