1 minute read
4.3. KHAMIR - BHUJ
from Architectural Thesis
4.3. KHAMIR - BHUJ
Figure 24: Location f the Khamir Location: Kukma, Bhuj, Kutch Area: 8093.71 sq.m Built-up area: 2135 sq.m Built Year: 2017 Architect: Neelkanth Chhaya
Advertisement
As a seemingly simple modular orthogonal plan, the design facilitates a rather complex sequence of movement, revealing only parts of the campus as one walks through, encountering plausible points for informal exchanges in between- sometimes under the shade of a tree, sometimes amidst a cluster of buildings- in many ways tapping into a familiar way of living, congregating and working.
Figure 25: Concept Behind the planning of Khamir
MATERIALS:
Khamir campus is a manifestation of the idea of sustainability. it is built by HunnerShala foundation known for sustainable practices in construction. Khamir employs some unique strategies of making it earthquake resistant, earth architecture and vernacular architecture of Kutch region.
Figure 26: Organization of spaces and circulation Figure 27: Local materials with modern technique.
A low-rise clustered campus, the overall architecture of such a complex program is humbled by the land surrounding it. And a walk through the winding alleys that are characteristic of rural Indian townscapes. The complex has sense of openness. The circulation in the campus moves through a series of progressions and pauses.
