Guwahati A S S A M

Why this Site?

North-East India is an important part of the country but is still lacking behind in every aspect when compared to the other Indian State. the reason for choosing the site in Azara, Guwahati was that Azara is a still developing when we compared it to its neighbours like Kahilipara etc., It is a perfect place to setup a co-housing plan and help people who are solely focused in the city centre and have become very self centred and anti social, to move a bit away from the chaos and hustle bustle of the city and

The Neighbourhood : Azara

Situated in the North Western parts of Guwahati, Azara is a residential locality that lies in proximity to Brahmaputra river. Azara enjoys connectivity to the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi international airport, due to which the real estate demand is increasing rapidly. Also, Azara is well connected to a few localities like Kahikuchi, Goral, Mirzapur, Jobay etc. Besides, Azara has a mix of residential developments like independent houses, low-rise to mid-rise apartments and builder floor apartments.

Local Construction Materials

Eastern side via the Chhaygaon-Guwahati road.

The North East and South West has existing water bodies. The site is located in a dense residential area of Dharapur, Azara in Guwahati.

The materials used are of light weight and give flexible connections. hence, their performance is high during earthquake. the use of IKRA and Mud in the walls, lead to maintaining a cool temperature during summer and a moderate warm temperature during winter. The British had started a special type of construction, which finally become the typical building type and called “assam type house”. Front facade contains large number of openings, sheds are provided, restrict rainfall, is arranged in different level, plinth is of about 60-70 cm , two entrances, 10m of open space Infront of the house. ceiling made of wooden beams and flooring of cement