URBAN DESIGN by Mallika singh

URBAN INJECTOR URBAN DESIGN, JUHU STUDIO

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Project Brief

Urban Injector Our aim in this project was to study the current urban site conditions of the nallah and its adjoining spaces and propose an intervention to either enhance or change the existing urban context. As a starting point, we observed the nallah as a connector and facilitator of various nodes, junctions and programs. Based on this we added or â&#x20AC;&#x153;injectedâ&#x20AC;? new programs to make use of and enhance the nallah. For example taking up Educational institutes (N.M.I.M.S, Krivia, Ecole modiale, ritumbhara etc..) and providing them with continuous breakout spaces for interactions/ exhibition/ theatre/ and many more community spaces or common interaction ground (which otherwise lacks in J.V.P.D scheme) The current vehicular density pattern and influx of people into JVPD scheme suggests an ever increasing number of vehicles on road that cause congestion to the main artery roads. Hence along with the breakout zones for the institutes, we provide new Mode of transport system - cycling tracks for all kinds of users. - boat system throughout the nallah as well as to this part of the city. The insert extends all the way to the kohliwada village providing them with a new designated market space at a much larger scale to meet their growing needs. Also space is provided for the local fishermen to catch, segregate and process the fish before exporting or selling the fish off in the main market. The modulation of the nallah itself towards the end, (approaching the Arabian sea) allows us to provide the city with space to breed and catch fish (Mariculture). Plenty of open pockets in our intervention provide a scope for future insertion of various new programs as per site requirements. Adding these programs towards end generates lot of new activites which increasethe use of our insert in various ways.

Introduction

An urban interface could be described as tool, to help understand the inter relationships between designed and emergent systems in cities. The interface is a physical or notional boundary where two urban systems would interact to produce a cause and effect relationship. For instance, the presence of a beach would lead to the mushrooming of hotels in the vicinity, the presence of colleges and schools would lead to increased congestion and trigger a demand for open spaces, and so on. In most cases urban systems resolve the chaos within themselves however sensitively designed interventions can tackle such issues effectively. A burgeoning economy and population inevitably lead to increased pressure on the urban systems and rise in urban conflicts. The main aim of the project was a seamless resolution of the existing tension in the urban fabric. The first task of the project was identification of such varied interfaces in Juhu, a suburban neighborhood in Vile Parle. The interface and its effect on the human psyche, society and surrounding environment had to be studied and analyzed carefully in order to propose a plan for urban renewal. Each proposal involved selecting an appropriate architectural language, program, scale and technology to effectively tackle the task of creating an improved urban environment.

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Fishing Activities

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Fish breeding can be done naturally in marine or ocean water or can be also breeded artificially(mariculture)

export to the main market

sorting and packaging

drying

Fish breeding

natural breeding

artificial breeding

drying

sell at local market sorting and packaging

drying

drying sorting and packaging

Sorted fishes are packed for the purpose of export to larger markets.

The dried fishes are either sold locally or exported.

Fishing Activities

Before packaging the moisture content from the fishes is needed to be removed and hence drying is necessary.

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Process carried from breeding to exporting the fish is based on the requirements of the Villagers and the promixity from the access

Fishing earlier was the primarey occupation of the Village. Now it has become a secondary or tertiary one..

Fishing Activities

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The fishing village is characteristized by the activities carried out within and in and around the village.

Fishing Activities

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Response

The process undertaken till the final interface through various sketch models is explained ahead.

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The proposed cycling tracks aim at connecting institutional and residential nodes, thus providing a new mode of transportation and reducing load on the main artery roads.

The tracks are modulate as per fringe conditions. Edge conditions near the fishing village: Slums Mangroves Reserved ground

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Arabian Sea Cycling Tracks Jogging Tracks

Viewing Decks for joggers and cyclers. Mariculture is a resoviour that breeds salt water fishes. Fishing activities open to public and the fishermen. Mariculture

Jogging Tracks

Cycling Tracks

First Site Response

Introducing cycling and jogging tracts along the Nallah, changing paths according to the edge conditions.

Existing market: Very small scale and only for village. Increasing the production and scale of the market, not only for villagers but also for public Decks

Fish Drying

Market Fish drying done on beach only. Providing better facilities for drying and packaging of fishes. Encouraging export.

The number of fishing families=50. Docks The boats in the village at present=50. The boats docks after fishing from the sea. Increasing the capacity of boats to=100

Village

Beach

Village and beach connected to attract public from beack to the kohliwada to observe activies and as an entry to the market, incresing the scale and scope of the occupation for fishermen.

Arabian Sea

Extension of existing road till the market and widening the road to improve the connectivity of the markets and village. Proposal of cleaning plants for the drain at every certain distance and taking precautions for maintaining it. At this node, addition of cleaning and aeration plants (at regular intervals) throughout the Nallah.

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Porosity

Fringe conditions

Density Low Porosity

Slums Kohliwada Mangroves

Market Drying

Medium Porosity High Porosity

Mariculture

Process Model

This model shows the desired response of interaction between the

insert and the site.

Porosities

Comparision in terms of density of public on site and the porosity of insert interwining on site. Beach Mangroves Market Mariculture

High Porosity

High Desity

Drying Packaging

Medium Porosity

Medium Desity

Slums Gaonthan

Low Desity

Low Porosity

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Proposal of Water Transport

Gateway Vashi

Navi Mumbai

Arabian Sea Along with all the fishing activities, water transport is also proposed in the Nallah. It connects all the nodes, i.e. residencial, institutional and hospitals along the entire stretch. In another parallel development, MMRDA plans to develop the coastal waterway system connecting important nodes of the city such as Vashi, Navi Mumbai, and the Gateway of India. The dock can serve as an intermediate halting point for the passing jetties and fishing trawlers. Development of waterways will reduce time and effort of travelling, consequently easing traffic congestion on roadways. Existing road is widened and extended to connect the beach and market. The market is for local villagers and public. The fishing activities are placed in the order of the process for storing the fishes. The jogging tracks and cycling tracks overlap with the activitities of fish drying and packaging process, giving a visual connection. Mangroves are a very important part of the eco-system. They reduce beach erosions and acts as a buffer between fresh water and saline water. The proposal includes restoration and rejuvenation of mangroves

Beach Kohliwada

Road Extension 52

Market

Process Model

Mariculture

Jetty Docks

Viewing Deck

Fishing Activities

Inland Docks

Jogging Tracks

Internal Water Transport 53

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Interface

The details and programmatic distribution of the Interface designed for the Fishing village are explained further.

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Interface

Decks

Mariculture

Mangroves

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Beach

Market

Docks

Interface

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Through the shown analysis and proposal of a new scheme, we see increased footprint for a designated Local market space, restructured and organized docking and fish processing areas for the local fisherman. This will encourage more locals to join and continue their ancestral tradition of fishing. This in-turn will increase the output. To support this increased output we have large market spaces which will benefit the community as a whole. The fish breeding grounds will encourage more locals to use this

Sub Topic

insert from all over the city as well. Collectively, this kind of reorganization and addition of new programs (mariculture, new transport systems-ferry and boats) will allow us to re-look at this entire node as a generator of various activities. More people will start using this insert for either of the programs (transport system specially). This will provide the required exposure to this forgotten land and help bring the Gothan in foreground.