Encapsulation of opportunities

Site topography

Sun-path Check-dams Qanats

Built / Unbuilt

Land-use - It is noticed that there are no institutional and healthcare facilities available in the neighborhood

Vegetation - The neighborhood has minimal trees which provide little or no shade to the adjacent houses, and pathways.

Systems for water conservation

The check dams hold water for domestic use and at the same time increase the ground water level, through pervious surfaces. A system of modern day Qanats is used to supply water to the catchment area at the edge of the site, this system completely eliminates the risk of water evaporation and also recharges the underground aquifer simultaneously.

These sketches demonstrate the spatial quality, volumetric hierarchy, and the circulation paths to those spaces. The intention is to create spaces which speak about balance, levels and the element of water.

Forming a unit space

Unit Space

Space is submerged into the ground to attain better thermal comfort levels, which is then integrated with accessible steps. Units are multiplied to connect and amplify the various levels in play.

Integration of unit spaces with check dams

Slope on site

Site is excavated for provision of check dams, multiple units are placed in staggered form to gain access to water + use the space for other functions. The lowest levels act as a water storage container.

Placement in plans

Units in plan

Functions are placed in plan (staggered) avoiding the formation of negative spaces. Central check-dam water body maximized for larger storage and functions are then placed around it.