PRACTICAL R A D I C A L
8’ x 8’ A SPACE FOR SPACE MAKERS
Chawl
Aranya Housing , Indore
Belapur Housing , Navi Mumbai
Some of the settlements in India
Typical Chawl Planning
Open space in centre Open and safe
Activities
“Everyone keeps an eye on the ill, the old and the tiny”
Temporary dwelling made by the people themselves. Spaces are utilized according to their ease , need and requirement.
Every inch is used and every structure is different and unique.
Belapur housing planning
by Ar. Charles Correa
Following points are taken into consideration through these reference studies
Cluster Development through reference studies
SIte
s e c t i o n , Hinjawadi, Pune
Internal spaces in small clusters
More public areas, with gathering spaces and common activities in between
Semi public spaces, extension of the houses, Direct contact with the open space
Private areas visually connected with the Public area
Open common space of the cluster -
shops bachelors common kitchen and activities in semi public areas
Kochi, Kerala
S I t e s e c t i o n , Kochi, Kerala
Utility area taken in the centre of the cluster (Creating interactive areas)
Common Toilet Detail
PLAN – showing segregation in toilets and bathing areas and their storages
Waste removed from the toilets
Waste
Cocopeat
Good quality Compost
Nourishment of Trees in neighborhood
An attempt to Produce manure from waste
Kochi, Kerala
Vacuum truck (waste carrier) Movement through sites
Structure -Overheating Inside -Not Dismantlable
-Section may varies through out the length -Not durable -Needs Maintenance
-Can not take that much live load for G+ structures -Require more number of bracings for stability
Steel Box Section
- Dismantlable - Available in standard sizes - Long lasting - Less maintenance
Partition Wall - Needs maintenance - Flammable material - Expensive material
- Brittle - Needs intermediate supports
- Overheat inside space - Not sound proof material
- Reduces heat temperature inside - Good in sound insulation - Dismantlable, easy to transport
Comparison in Family module, Bachelors module and shops in clusters
8feet X 8feet 12feet height with mezzanine floor at 7 feet
8feet X 8feet 8feet height with Bunk beds for four persons
8feet X 8feet 8feet height Openable Front partition for extension and shade
1 feet X 1 feet grid to design and arrange the internal space of the module
Circulation inside the module
Furniture and storage space layout for the module
Electrical layout for the module
Flexibility of module on different sites
Cross Ventilation inside the Module Though louvers, Window and shed net
Spaces - proportions
Single Family unit – material and costing
Single Family unit – material and costing
Single Family unit – material and costing
Single Family unit – material and costing
INTERNAL VIEW – Family Unit
INTERNAL VIEW – Unit for Bachelors
Joinery Details
Vertical and horizontal M.S. box Section fixing Vertical MS Member fixed to the M.S. plate to the concrete pad (foundation detail)
Sandwich sheet (partition) fixing detail
Upper corridors M.S. plate and L section fixing
Waste reinforcement bars from site used for all the railings and small things in furniture
Precast ferrocrete slab created using mold such that It can be screwed and slab itself supports
Ferrocrete slab to slab fixing detail (without M.S. support)
Chain-link is provided on the outer side of the module Where one can create their own identity using local Materials or any other things (personal belonging)
Different Materials Used on front faces to create an Identity
Mats are used when partitions are required for Some activities
Openable shutters with fabric or plastic bottles placed on external sides for the extensions
USABILITY of space in different times
USABILITY of space in different times
USABILITY of space in different times
BALA school Initiative (Building As Learning Aid)
Where Child will learn through architecture
Multipurpose space integrated with the 8x8 ft. grid
Multipurpose spaces used for different activities
More smiling, less worrying, more compassion, less judgement, more blessed, less stressed, more love ,less hate - Roy T. Bennett