“It is probable that a city designed primarily around home-based work would take a radically different form to that designed around the separation of those functions.” – Frances Holliss
As cities continue to expand, urban sprawl has become a pressing issue, and sustainable urban design is key to creating livable and environmentally conscious communities. The physical distance between work and home poses one of the biggest challenges of urban sprawl, but densification of existing urban areas can be a viable solution. The Synapse Tower proposes a multi-unit work-home mixed-use building in Mumbai, India, that prioritizes social, economic, and ecological well-being through the synergy of work and home.
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a rise in remote work, prompting a reassessment of work and lifestyle priorities. As architects, we must consider how living spaces can be redesigned to accommodate the needs of remote work. The Synapse Tower aims to create a sustainable and livable community that balances work and home life.
This project proposes a multi-unit work-home prototype that meets the needs of a multidisciplinary workforce. The project takes advantage of Mumbai’s dense urban fabric and dynamic setting, incorporating zoning codes and policies, and historical and contemporary precedents to create a community that embodies the idea of synergy.
