At home, At sea
The
resilient urban village
Major Project | S2 2020 Sumeeka Farooqui
Supervisor : Ian Nazareth
Content
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The Context
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The Problems
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The Site
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The Project
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The Grids The Rules The Modules The Glitch Index The Dual System
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The Outcome
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The Context Koliwada | Mumbai
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Mumbai | 7 islands
MAHIM
NORTH MUMBAI PAREL WORLI
Koli community
MUMBAI SUBURBS
oriGinal coMMunity on the coaStal areaS of MuMbai
MAZAGAON
over 500 yearS, livinG and workinG alonG the coaStal waterS
MUMBAI
GREATER MUMBAI
CENTRAL MUMBAI
etyMoloGy of MuMbai’S naMe
BOMBAY
mumbAi
or
Maha-aMba - the naMe of Patron GoddeSS of the
native koli coMMunity
LITTLE COLABA SOUTH MUMBAI
COLABA
7 ISLANDS OF BOMBAY
today, liMited to certain PocketS of MuMbai
MUMBAI (TODAY) PROCESS OF RECLAMATION
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Koli | spatial analysis
KOLI | DAILY ACTIVITY 4 AM BOATS SET SAIL TO LAY OUT NET FOR FISHING
THE FISH IS THEN SORTED AND SENT OFF TO THE MARKET OR DRYING RACKS
8 AM THE FIRST BATCH OF FISH CAUGHT IS
H O U S E
BROUGHT TO THE DOCKS BY THE MEN
10 AM
FISH MARKET OPENS TO SELL THE FISH COLLECTED. THE MARKET OPERATES ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS. THE BIGGER BOATS GO FURTHER OUT INTO THE SEA TO CATCH FISH
12 PM
THE MARKET IS IN COMMAND OF THE KOLI WOMEN, WHO SELL THE FISH AT THEIR BIGGER BOATS RETURN TO THE DOCKS
ALLOCATED SPACES
M A R K E T
WITH MORE FISH THEY HAVE CAUGHT
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2 PM SOME FISHES ARE TAKEN FOR DRYING OR TO OTHER FISH MARKETS
THE VANS DISTRIBUTE THE FISH TO MORE FURTHER AREAS OF MUMBAI. THE FISH MARKET IS ALSO CLOSED.
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The Problems Koliwada | Mumbai
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TENDERING RE-DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
DECLINE IN NEW GENERA-
DECLINE OF KOLI COMMUNITY
GOVERMENT DISREGARD
TION INTREST
NO ECONOMIC GAIN FROM FISHING
CLIMATE CHANGE FISH INDUSTRY
BLOOMING OF OTHER INDUSTRIES
HOME
INDUSTRY
LIFE STYLE
GOVERMENT INVESTS MONEY IN OTHER INDUSTRIES
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KOLIWADA PROBELMS | CONNECTION TO ECONOMIC CONDITIONS PROBLEMS ECONOMIC DECLINE OF FISH IN CLOSE PROXIMITY DUE TO OVER
ECONOMIC FACTOR AFFORDABILITY THE PEOPLE OWN SMALL BOATS AND CAN NOT BEAR THE COST OF A BIG BOAT TO BE ABLE TO GO FURTHER OUT INTO THE SEA
SOCIAL WATER SCARCITY
BUYING POWER THE PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO PAY WATER BILLS, THEREFORE OTHER SOCITIES ARE PRIORITIZED FOR WATER SUPPLY
HOUSE QUALITY
THE HOUSING QUALITY IS POOR DUE TO USE OF CHEAP MATERIAL
ENVIORMENTAL CHANGE IN FISH BEHAVIOUR
The Site
Colaba Koliwada | Mumbai
HURDLES IN GENERATION INCOME LESSER AMOUNT OF FISH PRESENT TO CATCH DUE TO CHANGE IN SEA TEMPERATURES
URBAN FLOODING
CAUSES DISRUPTIONS IN DAILY ACTIVITIES THAT EFFECTS THE DAILY INCOME OF THE KOLI PEOPLE
POLITICAL GOVERMENT NEGLIGENCE
MONETARY GAIN THE GOVERMENT NEGLECTS THE COMMUNITY BECAUSE THERE IS INSUFFICIENT ECONOMIC GAIN
RE-DEVELOPMENT OF LAND
LICENSING NEW DEVELOPMENTS ON THE LAND BECAUSE IT IS ECONOMICALLY MORE BENEFICIAL
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MUMBAI | COLABA N
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SCALE | 1:200000
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The Project
Koliwada | Mumbai
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The Grid
The Project | Koliwada | Mumbai
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The Rules
The Project | Koliwada | Mumbai
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Market Near mian road
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Community connection
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MODULAR SYSTEM | 1.8 METER | 6 FEET GRID
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HAND RAILS
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ROOF
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ROOF TRUSS
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COLUMNS
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PLATFORM
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SUPPORT COLUMNS
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PLATFROM
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The Modules
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SUPPORT COLUMNS
The Project | Koliwada | Mumbai
CIRCULATION
6 FEET GRID 30
MARKET
10 FEET GRID
16 FEET GRID G R I D S
30 FEET GRID 31
MODULAR SYSTEM | 4.8 METER | 16 FEET GRID
MODULAR SYSTEM | 3.04 METER | 10 FEET GRID 1
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ROOF
WINDOW | WALL
SMALL HOUSE KOLI COUPLE
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PLATFROM
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SUPPORT COLUMNS
WALL
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BALCONY
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DOOR | WINDOW | WALL
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PLATFORM
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SUPPORT COLUMNS
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EXPANDED SMALL HOUSE KOLI COUPLE WITH CHILDREN FISH FARMING IS SOURCE OF INCOME
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MEDIUM HOUSE EXTENDED KOLI FAMILY WITH CHILDREN
FISH FARMING AND FISH
DOCK | COMMUNITY
DRYING IS SOURCE OF INCOME
HOUSE
LARGE HOUSE LARGE OR WEALTHY FAMILY FISH FARMING IS NOT THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF INCOME
6. FEET GRID 32
16 FEET GRID
10 FEET GRID G R I D S
30 FEET GRID
6. FEET GRID
10 FEET GRID
16 FEET GRID G R I D S
30 FEET GRID 33
MODULAR SYSTEM | 9.1 METER | 30
FEET GRID
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DOCK CONNECTOR
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NET SUPPORT STRUCTURE
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NET
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The Glitch Index
The Project | Koliwada | Mumbai
FISH FARM
6 FEET GRID 34
10 FEET GRID
16 FEET GRID G R I D S
30 FEET GRID 35
The Dual System
The Project | Koliwada | Mumbai
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NATURE OF DUALITY |
SMALL WALL MOUNTED
HANGING CLOTHES
PRAYER ROOM
HOUSE PLANTS ON THE BALCONY
PRE OCCUPATION
PRE OCCUPATION
POST OCCUPATION
POST OCCUPATION
The Outcome
ADDITION OF NEW FLOOR
CHAJJAH (EXTENDED ROOF)
TO BE USED FOR OTHER PROGRAMS
The Project | Koliwada | Mumbai
STREETS UTILISED AS STORAGE AREA
LADDER ACCESS TO THE ELEVATED FLOOR
PRE OCCUPATION
PRE OCCUPATION
POST OCCUPATION
POST OCCUPATION
SECURING WINDOWS WITH METAL RODS AND JAALI (NET)
HANGING CLOTHES ON THE WALL
PASTING PATER ADVERTISEMENT ON THE WALLS
DISPERSAL OF KITCHEN UTENSILS THROUGHOUT THE AREA
PRE OCCUPATION
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POST OCCUPATION
PRE OCCUPATION
POST OCCUPATION
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Activity Map | 5 am
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Activity Map | 12 pm
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Activity Map | 8 pm
Moment 1
The docks and the market are bustling with activity and people. Boats are arriving at the dock to load the fish grown in the fish farms and distribute it to other ports around the city. The men are carrying fish crates to the
boats. While other men monitor the shellfish cultivation
happening near the dock. In the background, women are
carrying the fish in baskets on their heads to the market.
Women selling fish to vendors creates a chaotic scene in the fish market. Simultaneously, glitched areas near the market are utilized for fish drying or net repair. The
village is offered economic stability through the ability
Market C i r c u l at i o n House Dock Community Fish Farm Grids G l i t c h e s H anging S torage S pillage S hellfish C ultivation B asket weaving N et R epairing F ish D rying G reen P ockets W ater C ollection E levated M arket Dual System P ot P lants E xtra F loors S torage P rayerroom E xtended R oof B icycle J aali A ds on W alls
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to grow their own fish. Furthermore, the environment
enables them to enhance their income growth by allowing for other fish related activities to take place as well.
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Moment 2 As
it is common amongst the
Koli
community that the
women of the family sell fish at the market, their lives becomes easier as their homes are located nearby. The market place is filled with
Koli
women selling fish grown
at the fish farms near the docks. The houses also show
Moment 3
Koli occupation with the display of hanging clothes on the balcony, house plants at the front of the doors, and dish cables on the rooftops of these houses. The glitched areas can be seen here as being utilized as storage for crates or storage for water tanks. evidence of
Market C i r c u l at i o n House Dock Community Fish Farm Grids G l i t c h e s H anging S torage S pillage S hellfish C ultivation B asket weaving N et R epairing F ish D rying G reen P ockets W ater C ollection E levated M arket Dual System P ot P lants E xtra F loors S torage P rayerroom E xtended R oof B icycle J aali A ds on W alls
It is the time of the year when the Verosa Fish Festival is being celebrated by the Koli community. The community area is activated at its maximum by stalls that sell fish based dishes.
are traditional performances tak-
ing place in the background to keep people entertained.
Market C i r c u l at i o n House Dock C o mm u n i t y Fish Farm Grids G l i t c h e s H anging S torage S pillage S hellfish C ultivation B asket weaving N et R epairing F ish D rying G reen P ockets W ater C ollection E levated M arket Dual System P ot P lants E xtra F loors S torage P rayerroom E xtended R oof B icycle J aali A ds on W alls
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There
The children are playing cricket in the middle while the adults chat away. Some women have also setup pop up markets to sell their fish produce. The entire community from all over of Mumbai has come to celebrate the Koli community. It helps in preserving the Koli people’s culture and traditions by enhanced social engagement.
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Overview In
a world captivated by urbanization and moderni-
ty the native gets left behind. This aging out of an indigenous people is more apparent than ever with the
Koli community residing in the growing city of Mumbai, struggling to keep their head above water. Hence, it is imperative to work towards preserving the Koli lifestyle while reconciling it with an urban Mumbai. After
observing the existing conditions of
Koliwada
and realizing a co-relation between the problems faced
by the community and it’s economic status, this project
Koli community Koliwada is constructed through a system of grids, rules, modules and glitches, which adopts a nature of duality after occupation. ushers in a paradigmatic shift for the towards economic stability.
The
A
new
urban environment may, at first, seem strict in na-
ture due to the adoption of grids and rules.
However, the tendency of the people towards applying “Jugaads� fills the environment with moments of negotiations between the Koli people and the built outcome in the form of glitches and the nature of duality. The project aims at offering the Koli people an environment that is resilient to challenges caused by the climate and that enables the
Koli
people to sustain and uplift
their means of living: the fishing industry. Simultaneously, community engagement is increased to preserve the
cultural vibrancy of the settlement. This project aims to
Koli people and their role in the greater Mumbai zeitgeist and provide them with a more resilient outlook. reconcile and strengthen the future of the
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