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NIPUN GARG

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M O T I VAT I O N L E T T E R

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My name is Nipun Garg and I wish to apply for the MArch program in Urban Design at Bartlett School Of Architecture.

I firmly believe that spaces and people are the two entities which define a region at micro level or a city at a macro level. Success or failure of either one of the former decides the outcome of the latter.

The challenge is to attain an equilibrium between the two formers for the success of a region or a city. This symbiosis between spaces and people and their collaboration into a unified whole is what intrigues me and hence is the main reason for my motivation to apply for the MArch Programme as it aims to look at regions through a variety of lenses in order to get a better understanding by providing better alternatives which are sustainable as well.

Studying at Bartlett School of Architecture has been a major aspiration of mine since my formative years as a student of architecture, as the university holds a great rapport amongst both the academic and the professional world.

Regarding my hypothetical thesis project, I would like to explore about one of the following themes.

“Dis-assemblable city”, an idea that comes from India’s Kumbh Mela where an entire city built for the occasion that happens every four years with fluctuating populations of 3 – 30 million is erected, inhabited and ultimately dismantled. I have tried to explore the idea of disassemblable homes and high rises via the project “ModPod.Zip” and wish to extend this idea at a city scale. I am also intrigued in exploring how urban forms can have an impact on the users accessing it which makes them want to care about their city. The project “Parallel Underside” is an attempt at revitalization of the mentalfront by having a pavilion that informs the users about the dilapidated state of river Yamuna as a shear result of their ignorance and the need for realization. Lastly, I would also like to explore upon urban design in the post pandemic city.

I consider the programme offered at Bartlett School of Architecture corresponds fully with my ideals, interests and objective and being a part of such a reputed university would help me expand my horizons and become the urban designer I aspire to be.

Thank you for considering my application and I look forward to a positive response.

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PARALLEL UNDERSIDE

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UNVEILING THE SHROUD OF IGNORANCE 2016 I YAMUNA I PAVILION I COMPETITION

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REVITALIZING JAHANGIRPURI 07 - 12 UNLEASHING THE TRUE POTENTIAL 2017 I AZADPUR I URBAN DESIGN I ACADEMIC

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KATHPUTLI COLONY

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A VISION OF URBAN REINVENTION 2018 I SHADIPUR I HOUSING I ACADEMIC

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MODPOD.ZIP

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TRANSFORMING THE CONSUMER TO A PRODUCER 2019 I WORLDWIDE I DYNAMIC SHELTERS I COMPETITION

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HYDERABAD RACE CLUB ENVISIONING A WORLD - CLASS RACE CLUB 2020 - ONGOING I ALIJAPUR I HOSPITALITY I PROFESSIONAL

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YEAR: 2016 I LOCATION: YAMUNA I BUILDING: PAVILION I TYPE: COMPETITION

THE PARALLEL UNDERSIDE

UNVEILING THE SHROUD OF IGNORANCE COLLABORATIONS : 5 MEMBER GROUP PROJECT TASKS HANDLED : DESIGNING, PRESENTATION, 3D MODELLING, RENDERING DETAILS (DYNAMIC SCREENS) SUPERVISORS : NASA (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STUDENTS OF ARCHITECTURE)

A parallel projection may be interpreted as the simultaneous coexistence of an entity i.e its being in a parallel fashion.

the project primarily has.

The truth has been projected as is, onto the fabric of acknowledgement without any alteration to its reality.

The negative parallel represents the underside of the presumed utopia. It is the truth one chooses to hide for the sake of convenience.

The project is simply a revelation. It is not an intervention. It is not an intersection.

Thus, the attempt has been at revitalization The Yamuna is now of mental front as opsaturated by waste, and posed to revitalization that being the only thing of riverfront. left to embrace is what 4 I 30

The first step towards solving a problem is recognizing there is one.

SEVERED PARALLELS

TRACKING INTERSECTIONS

“ A mirage of grandeur The insides seek A river once grand Now so bleak

DRAWING A NEGATIVE PARALLEL

PARALLEL UNDERSIDE

WASTE DEPOSITS

The realization of ignorance is the first act of knowing.

SHASTRI PARK METRO STATION

THE MUSEUM Beneath the screens runs a long tunnel through the water offering visitors an uninterrupted view of the murky depths.

The desolate view becomes a scenic view that allows one to witness the harsh truth - the negative parallel - of a world overlooked.

Vital though An invisible part Life ebbing away From a falling heart

SITE

The truth uncovered Unsparingly so To sheltered selves a fatal blow Negative parallels Undercurrents emerge in hopes of fuelling a revolutionary surge Lest lost be learnt a legend long lost Into oblivion An unthinkable cost ”

Two screens running alongside each otheradorned in mirrors on the outside, give an appearance of the motion of water to the faraway viewer, how the river should actually be in reality - glittery and white.

GT KARNAL ROAD

KASHMERE GATE RAILWAY STATION

Glances averted They’d rather not see This doomed fate chasm of misery

THE SCREENS

THE PAVILION

ACCESS

OLD DELHI RAILWAY STATION

FARMLAND

LOHA PULL

The screens are interceded by an organic shaped pavilion - metaphorically garbage.

It represents all the waste that is choking the river threatening to contaminate and interrupt its flow.

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YAMUNA

THE RIVER THAT IS

NOT

PAVILION

DYNAMIC SCREENS

VISUAL IMPOSITION

ASSEMBLY OF MIRROR PANE TO SCREEN

FAMILIARITY

DISPLAY MOUNDS GLASS MOUNDS

ACQUAINTANCESHIP

SCENARIO 1

PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT SCENARIO 2

RECOGNITION

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SCENARIO 3

Since the main purpose of the pavilion is to project the truth therefore display mounds have been created to showcase the waste inside the river

ANUBHAV, PRASHANT, NIPUN

An inside view of the pavilion which is made up of compressed composite sheets of recycled tetrapacks

The dynamic screens which represent the Yamuna from outside are painted black from inside to represent the negative parallel that exists which one chooses to hide

NIPUN

The exterior of the pavilion adorns art installations bearing an installation like character itself

NIPUN

ANUBHAV, PRASHANT, NIPUN

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YEAR: 2017 I LOCATION: JAHANGIRPURI I BUILDING: N/A I TYPE: ACADEMIC

REVITALIZING JAHANGIRPURI

UNLEASHING THE TRUE POTENTIAL (URBAN DESIGN) COLLABORATIONS : 4 MEMBER GROUP PROJECT TASKS HANDLED : DESIGNING, PRESENTATION, 3D MODELLING, RENDERING SUPERVISORS : PROF. REKHA BHASKARAN PROF. VIJAY MATANGEY PROF. AKHIL DAS

The area is a mix of urban typologies varying from industrial area, Azadpur mandi (a heavy commercial development) to small squatters.

This interesting yet complex mix of typologies is currently quite chaotic.

Being at a prime location in the city, the area has a lot of potential awaiting to be unleashed so as to improve the quality of 8 I 30

urban fabric as well as the users.

Proposal tries to inject a new life to Azadpur mandi which is the Asia’s largest wholesale fruit and vegetable market along with the provision of spaces that the people in the vicinity earlier had to travel miles for the purpose of enjoyment.

SITE ANALYSIS CONTEXT, STATISTICS

LEGEND Residential Commercial Institutional Industrial Mixed Use Religious Greens Water Body Metro Station

SECTION 1

Through Shalimar Bagh underpass

School Gurudwara Hospital Temple Mosque

SECTION 2

Through small scale industrial region with ripening plant on one side and car service centre on the other

SECTION 3,4

Through one of the villages existing on site

SECTION 5

Through small scale industrial region with industries on both sides and the yellow line metro in the backdrop.

SECTION 7

ROAD HIERARCHY & ROAD WIDTHS

LAND-USE DISTRIBUTION

SECTION 6

Through the metro line with small scale industries on one side and residential area on the other

SECTION 8

Through the railway tracks with a 40m on either side having a wall on one side and buildings on other

SECTION THROUGH BADLI KI SARAI An ASI identified structure

Built - 32% Open - 68%

BUILT-OPEN DISTRIBUTION

SECTION THROUGH EXISTING MANDI

Depicting the character of space i.e. chaos due to truck movement

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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

VISION

FINAL DECISIONS

KEY POINTERS

2. RELOCATION OF AZADPUR MANDI WITHIN SITE

Densification

Reasons - Provision of lesser traffic, hence lesser congestion around the site - Relocation provision to Narela (18 Km away) is opposed as the prices would hike up due to increase in transportation distance.

Shelters for existing population with the provision for future increase of housing demand by 30%

Natural Environment bonding 1. RELOCATION OF INDUSTRIES

3. INCENTIVE PLANNING

Reasons -

Pedestrian - Friendly

Pedestrian reinforced public realm adaptable to various activities throughout the day. Barrier free movement supported by Para- Transit Infrastructure

Augmenting interaction between user & space

- Deterioration of air quality around the site.

- Further addition to the already polluted environment due to Bhalaswa landfill.

4. RESETTLEMENT & RE-DENSIFICATION OF THE RESIDENTIAL AREA

PROPOSED SITUATION

EXISTING SITUATION

5. INCORPORATION OF RETAIL WITH RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS ON GROUND FLOOR FACING THE MAIN ROAD

Sustainability

On site grey water treatment used into the water body that also adds to the aesthetics, Solar street lights etc.

Encouraging use of public transport & walking by incorporating the metro stations into the public street & also by provision of a separate bicycle lane

PROPOSED SITUATION

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All the amenity buildings i.e.

- School - Fire Station - Police Station - Hospital - Vocational Training Centre - Meditation Centre - Banks - Daily needs shop are zoned across the secondary road

Amenity Buildings

EXISTING SITUATION

7. REDUCTION IN CARBON FOOTPRINT

Primary Road Secondary Road Tertiary Road MANDI ROAD

Provision of bicycle lane along with the service lane throughout the site.

E - Commerce

An ideal produce market that can be a global image for other such markets, for its efficiency & compatibility with e-commerce

6. AUGMENTING PERMEABILITY & ACCESSIBILITY

SPORTS COMPLEX ROAD

Public Transport

Proposal of a continuous public street along G.T Karnal road with spaces for water body & art installations

G.T Karnal road as the access road for mandi presently

SHALIMAR BAGH ROAD

Public streets along with greens and water body

Proposed new road

G.T KARNAL ROAD

8. INCLUSION OF SETBACKS IN THE PUBLIC REALM EXCEPT AMENITY BUILDINGS Reasons - Engaging more eyes on street - An opportunity for having both social & visual interaction

9. STREET CHARACTER Using native trees to define the uniqueness of various streets - Mandi Road: Amaltas, Bakul - G.T Karnal Road: Amaltas, Bakul - Shalimar Bagh Road: Gulmohar, Arjun - Sports Complex Road: Neel Gulmohar, Arjun - Badli Ki Sarai Road: Kachnar, Bakul

SITE PLAN

BHALASWA LANDFILL

DETAIL A

A PLOT B

B

PLOT C

A’ C

PLOT G

PLOT E PLOT F

D

B’ PLOT J PLOT S

C’

SECTION AA’

SECTION BB’

Plot B,C,D - Guidelines

- Each of the proposed building should have at-least 50% transparency - External lighting shall be solar powered and terraces shall have the provision of Rainwater Harvesting - Connections between plots shall be through sky gardens

PLOT P

PLOT Q PLOT R

D’

Plot F,G,P,R,S - Guidelines - Ground floor should have the provision of retail shops so as to increase public activity on street - Adjacent to the pedestrian pathway there should be provision for surface parking (1.5 ECS/ 100 sq.m

- Ground & First floor should be proposed for retail so as to create active areas on street - All terraces proposed should be green so as to provide thermal insulation & prevent Heat Island effect

PLOT N

PLOT H

LYOV UR F

PLOT A

ER

PLOT D

DP AZA

N

DETAIL B

PLOT L

RAI

PLOT M

WA D

PLOT K

LAS

MUKARBA CH OWK

BHA

- Terraces should be green in order to provide thermal insulation as well as increase the public interaction on upper levels

SECTION CC’

Plot A - Guidelines - There should be one way circulation inside the mandi - Cold storage areas should be provided between two modules of mandi & with each a sorting line must be provided - All heavy vehicles should use the newly proposed Mandi road to access the mandi - All the organic waste from mandi shall be treated in the composting plant provided within the mandi

SECTION DD’

Plot J,Q - Guidelines - Every building should have direct connections with a vehicular road & basement parking - There should be no vehicular movement within the housing cluster - The width of the vehicular connecting road should be atleast 9M which shall have 1.5M lanes on either sides dedicated for surface parking

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Sports Facilities Each block could have a unique sports ground & its supporting infrastructure. This block has badminton court.

ROAD

MANDI ROAD

DETAIL A

NIPUN

Access to the block & buildings Access for pedestrians is from outside the block & for vehicles from inside the block. Tall plantations in grown in areas where entry needs to be restricted.

SPORTS COMPLEX ROAD

SHALIMAR BAGH ROAD

G.T KARNAL

ANISH, NIPUN

BLOCK DETAIL

BADLI KI SARAI ROAD

SPORTS COMPLEX ROAD

G.T KARNAL ROAD

MANDI ROAD

NIPUN

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DETAIL B

ANISH, NIPUN

Water Body Grey water from the site is used in the water body after getting treated in the STP located on site, thus serving a dual purpose

Mixed use Typology The public plaza is surrounded by mixed use buildings, with ground floor usage as retail

Landscaping An important feature of plaza is landscaping in order to provide breathing & relaxation spaces for the users which the current scenario lacked be it young or old

OPEN SPACE DETAIL

NIPUN

NIPUN

Raised Pedestrian Crossing This ensures traffic calming & connects the two public spaces on either side

G.T Karnal Road Amaltas & Bakul trees on either sides of the road Street Character Different roads are planted with different variety of trees so that each road can have its separate essence & can be identified just at a glance

NIPUN, KARANVEER, ANISH

Separate Bicycle Lane To ensure maximum comfort level to the pedestrians & cyclists, & encourage cycling & walking

Badli ki Sarai Road Kachnar & Bakul trees on either sides of the road

NIPUN, KARANVEER, ANISH

STREET DETAIL

NIPUN, KARANVEER, ANISH

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YEAR: 2017-18 I LOCATION: SHADIPUR I BUILDING: HOUSING I TYPE: ACADEMIC

KATHPUTLI COLONY

A VISION OF URBAN REINVENTION (THESIS) SUPERVISORS : PROF. RAJAT RAY (DEAN - UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING)

Kathputli colony though thriving as a world renowned artists’ colony is an urban slum facing its fate just like any other squatter under the beautification drive of the government to make the city “Slum - Free”. It has been chosen as the first “In - Situ Rehabilitation Slum“ in Delhi. Despite having differences in culture & having challenging conditions, people of the colony share something 14 I 30

which goes beyond just sharing common walls.

The project aims to blur the line between beautification of the city & community sentiment.

It tries to explore the prospect of experiential tourism as opposed to observational tourism & tries to provide such spaces at every step so as to engage visitors & allow them to fully soak into the atmosphere.

INITIAL DECISIONS CONTEXT, STATISTICS

GLOBAL?

60%

Of the world’s population will be living in cities by 2030.

(According to SDG Goals by UN)

in urban population living in 23.5% Increase slums in 2018 which previously de-

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clined from 2000 to 2014.

(According to SDG Goals by UN)

Million of one billion people living in slums or informal settlements are in Central & Southern Asia.

(India being part of Southern Asia)

WHY KATHPUTLI COLONY? in population by migration 50% Increase as predicted by Master Plan of Delhi

1st

2021.

Migrants form slums leaving 50% population with un-affordability.

In - Situ Rehabilitation slum in Delhi through which 685 such settlements could be addressed.

STATISTICS? Artists Non - Artists

LOCAL?

13.7 15%

40%

13%

1215 / 2800

60%

1565 / 2800

5000 - 8000 8000 & Above 2000 & Less

10% 12%

Million of Indian households live in 108,000 slums (According to Census of India)

65%

Odd Jobs

40%

Industry 2000 - 5000

Of India’s slum population lives in Delhi.

(According to Census of India)

NETWORK OF FUNCTIONS

Trade Construction

FAMILIES

LOW RISE?

HIGH RISE?

- Space Constraint for a variety of functions.

- Difficulty in high density accommodation.

+ Incorporation of a variety of functions along with breathing spaces + Opportunity to enhance communities cultural background via provision of spaces for showcasing people’s art.

EMPLOYMENT

20%

10%

30%

INCOME

High Rise broken into SKY VILLAGES with provision of a community floor after a certain no. of floors for every member of the community to enjoy a public space

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PRESENT STATUS

METHODOLOGY

SHIFTED TO TRANSIT CAMP FOR REDEVELOPMENT

KEY POINTERS

Modular System Flexible, Repetitive

Prefabrication

Faster Construction, Time Saver

Exhibition Space

A platform for showcasing community’s forgotten roots (art-forms be it dance, pottery etc.)

Work space

Zero commutation, Flexible

Community Space

Social Interaction, Relaxing, Social Cohesion, Recreation

Kathputli colony though an artists colony thrives as a slum/ illegal settlement in northwest Delhi presently. Home to approximately 2800 families it has been growing since 1960s. The site is owned by the Development Authority of Delhi (DDA) & was leased to a private developer (Raheja Group) in 2009 in order 16 I 30

to project a Rehabilitation scheme as well as use 40% of the land for remunerative activities. Site was razed down in 2017 & the residents moved to a transit camp nearby who have been trying to adjust ever since in their temporary homes.

Sky Villages

A vertical community space for people regularly after a certain no. of floors

CONCEPT

PREFABRICATION

FINAL DECISIONS 1. RE-THINKING RESIDENTIAL

Commercial complex (6 Floors)

CONNECTION DETAILS

3. VERTICAL STRUCTURING - Artisans are accommodated in G+8 clusters as they require more closeness to the ground due to the activities they perform - Non artists are accommodated in S+23 and S+18

Keeping the remunerative area as designed by the developer, proposal is only for residential area

Prefabricated Beam (300 x 500 mm)

MS Plate cast into beam

Non Artists

54 Floor luxury residential skyscraper

Artists

10 mm dia.

Stirrups Bearing Pad (10 mm) on corbel

MS Plate Cast into column

Reinforcement for haunch Pre - Stressed 10 mm dia. tendons (2 mm column ties dia.)

15 mm dia. column bars

COLUMN TO BEAM

2. SITE CONDITIONS - Site is at a reasonable distance of 40 m (approx.) from railway tracks - Site is naturally oriented in the prevailing wind direction

COLUMN TO FOUNDATION

6. TRADE - OFF CLUSTER A cluster that showcases the visitors the quality of spaces & kind of community that people of the colony resided in. It is an option in which the density is lower, circulation higher & the community bond even stronger

Four corner pockets with anchor bars welded to baseplate Baseplate

Prototype 2 Precast column (300 x 300 mm) Levelling Shim Prototype 1

4. UNIT VARIATIONS

5. VOLUME VARIATIONS

Keeping the area constant (30 sq. m), various iterations were tried

To maintain the social & visual interaction as it is, terraces are connected

7. ZONING (PROPOSAL)

SLAB TO BEAM

Rezoned Masjid Reasons

Future School Site

Artist clusters (G+9)

Trade-Off Cluster

In - Situ Concrete Foundation

9. COMMON PUBLIC SPACE EVERY FIFTH FLOOR Performance Area Display Area

Non Artist clusters (S+23 & S+18)

Nut & Washer In - Situ Concrete/ Mortar Holding down bolt (30 mm dia.)

Baseplate Prototype 3

Rezoned Temple

8. VERTICAL STREETS OF URBAN INDIA

- Maximum no. of floors people would be willing to travel up & down via stairs - Maximum height that lines of communication can reach through shouting or looking up, between floors - Sites for public gatherings such as religious meetings, community functions etc. for people residing at higher levels - In addition connecting bridges are provided as physical connections to help minimize the loss of social connections

Tapered sleeve (100 to 75 mm) Holding down plate (20 mm thk.)

Grout Untopped hollow core slab

Welded MS angle connector (100 x 75 x 5 mm) Precast beam (300 x 600 mm)

Reinforced bar ties (12 mm dia.) are grouted into keys between slab elements

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TYPOLOGY 1 (ARTIST CLUSTERS) Multi - Functional Space Washroom Bathroom Balcony/ Workspace

TYPOLOGY 2 (TRADE - OFF CLUSTER)

Multi - Functional Space Washroom Bathroom Balcony/ Workspace

TYPOLOGY 3 (NON - ARTIST CLUSTERS) Multi - Functional Space

- SITE AREA - 32500 SQ.M - OVERALL BUILT UP AREA ON GROUND - 9595 SQ.M - TOTAL BUILT UP AREA - 10781 SQ.M - G.C - 29.5% - F.A.R - 3.32 - UNDERGROUND WATER TANK + PUMP ROOM - 300 SQ.M

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- ELECTRIC SUB - STATION - 160 SQ.M - SCHOOL - 2500 SQ.M - AMPHITHEATRE - 600 SQ.M - TOTAL UNITS - 2800

Washroom Bathroom

N Balcony/ Workspace

SITE PLAN

(DESIGN RESPONSE)

CLUSTER TYPOLOGIES

Overall view of the design response with Raheja’s 54 floor residential tower in the backdrop.

Display area for the artists in the colony for visitors to get acquainted to the culture and art of the colony.

Children’s Play Area

Rezoned masjid that has been incorporated in the proposal.

Performance area for the puppeteers and other artists living in the colony that acknowledges the artists living in the colony for years.

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YEAR: 2019 I LOCATION: WORLDWIDE I BUILDING: DYNAMIC SHELTERS

MODPOD.ZIP

TRANSFORMING THE CONSUMER TO A PRODUCER COLLABORATIONS : N/A TASKS HANDLED : DESIGNING, PRESENTATION, 3D MODELLING, RENDERING SUPERVISORS : BROAD GROUP - SKYCITY CHALLENGE NOTE : PROJECT & DESIGN WERE COMPLETED AFTER SUBMISSION DEADLINE OF THE COMPETITION.

Simple, fast production systems with a capacity to adapt and be able to respond to a varied complex scenarios is the primary need to solve the problem of future housing.

the fastest growing cities are not skyscraper cities but self-made cities, ideas that are owned by everyone & are accessible to everyone, kind of wikipedia for stuff seems a small yet effective solution to Vision is to provide the big question. a system capable of adapting to a no. of A vision that accepts scenarios i.e from off- & believes that, if the grid to communities to 20th century was about dense collective arrange- democratization of ments (high rises etc.) i.e consumption then the from isolated entities to 21st century is about smarter collaborations. democratization of proIn a world where globally duction.

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I TYPE: COMPETITION

INITIAL THOUGHTS SYSTEMS DIAGRAM

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Current ways of building affect the environment, are limited and outdated. With modern technology, sophisticated homes could be created to revolutionize future of housing.

Based on the above vision, Broad Core Building invented BCORE/CTS slabs, which can be recycled, are lightweight, have high strength & long service.

+

THE PANEL

+ ...

Two panels are combined to be a structural corner so that the walls act as infill, being easily adapted to a variety of contexts.

CUTTING B-CORE PANELS

ELEMENTS

EASY ASSEMBLY

SOLAR PANELS

Area - 3 M2 Weight - 75 KG Cost - 625 £

ROOF

THE INFILL

ENERGY PRODUCTION

2 B-CORE PANEL 6 X 2 M FOLDABLE MURPHY

HIGH LOFT

WINDOWS

ROTATABLE ABOUT THEIR CENTRAL AXIS

CABINET 1

BED & STORAGE

CABINET 2 KITCHEN

COUCH/ BED WITH TWIN BUNK

INTERIOR CLADDING

BED MODULES

LOCAL MATERIALS WOODEN CLADDING

METAL CLADDING CABINET 3

THE SLAB

WASHROOM & BATHROOM

EXTENDED PATIO

KITCHEN MODULES

2 B-CORE PANEL 6 X 2 M

2 B-CORE PANEL 6 X 2 M

INFILL PANEL

LOCAL MATERIALS WOODEN CLADDING

PILES

THE MODULE CAN BE ADAPTED TO ANY TYPE OF SOIL

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2.43 M 2.59 M

FLOOR SLAB

The infill surface could be made out of opaque panels, windows, doors or even frame where local material can be added so as to integrate the local context as well as save space in the container.

12.2 M

B-Core panels of sizes 6 x 2 M can be used as a floor slab, roof or even extended balconies or patios so as to provide a sturdy base for taking all the live and dead loads.

CORE

VERTICAL CIRCULATION

SCALABILITY ADAPTABLE HOME

12 WASHROOM UNITS

CORRIDOR

NO SPECIFIC CORE FOR WET ROOMS TO ENABLE THE FLEXIBILITY WITHIN THE UNITS AS WELL AS ALLOW FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF OFF - GRID LIVING

2 M WIDE

CONCEPTUAL PLAN Structure acts as a frame with community spaces like gyms, vertical farms etc. only, where the user can either dock their homes while on the move or choose to stay within the structure.

Structural flexibility allows for different unit combinations which can adapt according to user’s needs by adding or deleting a unit.

No specific core for the wet rooms of different units allowing them to sustain as individual units when not part of the structure and let the user be flexible within the unit by not restricting them to a particular layout.

CORE CIRCULATION BCORE STRUCTURAL PANELS 1 UNIT

12 UNITS

6X4M UNITS CAN BE MODIFIED ACCORDING TO FAMILY NEEDS AND SIZE

Option 2

BEDROOM

TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

MEZZANINE

LIVING ROOM DOUBLE HEIGHT

CAN BE MODIFIED ACCORDING TO APARTMENT UNIT SIZE

2 BHK 64 M2

Option 1

BEDROOM

SKYLIGHT

CORE

VERTICAL CIRCULATION

CORRIDOR 2 M WIDE

WORKING SPACE

READING/ COMMON LIBRARY 1 BHK + MEZZANINE 24 + 12 M2

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

Option 2

Option 1

8 UNITS 6X4M

LOUNGES

BALCONY 8 SQM

FLOOR PLAN AT EVERY 10 LEVEL TH

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

4 BHK 96 M2

COMMUNITY SPACES LIKE GYMS, VERTICAL GARDENS ETC., SO AS TO INCREASE SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY AN ENCOURAGE MORE INTERACTION BETWEEN THE INHABITANTS

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PROSUMER

FOOD PRODUCTION

SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY

ENERGY PRODUCTION

OTHER TECHNIQUES

Bringing the consumer into the role of building homes for themselves while also believing that 21st century cities are not places made by a few with a lot but by many with a bit who bring with them a complete set of values and notions about the places they want to live.

Harvesting fruits and vegetables via soil free aquaponic systems which use the best of all growing techniques while also mimicking the natural ecosystem that utilizes the waste of one element to benefit the other (In this case fish waste). System is also flexible and scalable.

Apart from provision of social interactive spaces like shared public spaces, library, gym etc. at various levels for the inhabitants, the flexibility of the system also allows the user to gather and build new homes which not only strengthens the communal ties but also acts as a source of providing employment since the consumer now becomes a producer.

Renewable sources of energy such as solar, wind, waste to resource energy sources will be implemented according to the context while also enabling the possibility of Off-Grid living. While in a community base living these can be incorporated with a micro grid or a grid tie systems for communal benefit and equal distribution of power.

Collectively moving forward is the future.

Therefore, there is a proposal of collaborating with existing companies that develop smart technologies for making the living self-sufficient, Techniques like Composting toilet, Homebiogas 2.0, Flexible indoor furniture by Flexilove, infill polymer panels via King Plastic, Washing machine by Drumi.

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Single house multiple sceneries

Community Scale

High-rise Scale

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YEAR: 2020 - ONGOING I LOCATION: ALIJAPUR I BUILDING: HOSPITALITY I TYPE: PROFESSIONAL

HYDERABAD RACE CLUB

ENVISIONING A WORLD - CLASS RACE CLUB COLLABORATIONS : IPDM SERVICES INDIA PVT. LTD. TASKS HANDLED : DESIGNING, PRESENTATION, 3D MODELLING, RENDERING SUPERVISORS : AR. SUJATA KOHLI

With an objective and mandate to marry the site with the building blocks/ built form, IPDM provided site levels, plinth levels, building block placement, built open relation, circulation pattern, entries, surface drainage etc.

notional and totally the mandate of the appointed architects.

The main idea was to have an inward looking building with the building opening towards the east side that has major views towards a Fort and tombs of mughal The form of building era while also compleblocks, its architectural menting the existing intent, elevations, internal contours of the site. space planning etc., were 26 I 30

The site has its primary access in the north direction connected via Neknampur level. One of the highlights are the large boulder formations in certain areas of the site Road while the service entry is situated in the west direction. Site is highly con- which the proposed design tries to incorporate in the master planning exercise. toured with a level difference of 18M, with site rising from +112.00 to +130.00 27 I 30

Bottle-brush

S ENT ITE RY/ EXIT

114.0

Callistemon Near lake

SECTION AA’ Mahogany

1

4

9

2

On the periphery

113.0

117.5

4

8

SERVICE BLOCK ENTRY

Swietenia mahagoni

114.0

4

118.5

Milingtonia hortensis

3 6

113.0

7

13

14

Filicum decipens Alongside lawns

Wodyetia bifurcata

SECTION BB’

Ceiba

16

15

Ceiba pentandra

113.0

Near outdoor dining

Terminalia Mantlay Near main entrance porch along the club block

118.0

115.0

18 19

113.0 PLAY-COURTS ENTRY

17 19

118.0 116.5

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KEY PLAN

Foxtail Palm At various locations inside the site

12

117.5

121.0

DETAIL 3

Tabebubia Yellow

Terminalia Mantlay

21

DETAIL 2

Alongside pool

117.5 BANQUET BLOCK ENTRY

Fern tree

Tabebubia aurea

116.0

11

DETAIL 1

Alongside internal road

5

10

Milingtonia

20

19 115.0 118.0

MLCP ENTRY

1. DROP - OFF WATER FEATURE 2. PORCH 3. PARKING 4. LAWN 5. KIDS POOL 6. KIDS PLAY AREA 7. POOL AREA 8. CLUB 9. GUEST ROOM BLOCK 10. CENTRAL ATRIUM 11. TERRACE 12. OUTDOOR DINING 13. KITCHEN BLOCK 14. UTILITY 15. BANQUET BLOCK 16. LAKE (BOTTOM LEVEL - 113.0) 17. VOLLEYBALL COURT 18. BASKETBALL COURT 19. TENNIS COURT 20. MLCP 21. SERVICE ENTRY/ EXIT

DETAIL A

KEY PLAN

Jacaranda Jacaranda mimosifolia Near lake

Wadelia Sphagneticola trilobata All over the site

Conocarpus Conocarpus erectus As a separation between play-fields

Raphis Palm Rhapis excelsa All over the site

LAKE SIDE BLOW - UP

A view of the central atrium having the amphitheatre

A view of the site entrance

Aerial View of the entire proposal

Aerial View of the lake with outdoor dining near club block

Aerial View of the entire proposal

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