GROUP HOUSING - 4the Year

An Integral part of any architectural programme, it enables us to think from part to whole and from whole to part. Any small change in any of the unit plans, affects the entire site plan, and vice-versa. The entire process is about iterating between the two levels, and improving both form and functionality of the spaces.

The concept sheet talks about hierarchy of spaces, from the dwelling unit, to the local neighbours and then the collective of the entire housing.

It also highlights some of the high priority aspects considered while going through the designing stages.



The ground floor plan shows and the roof plan shows the placement of various building blocks, in conjunction with the open spaces and the greens. The vehicular traffic has been limited to the perimeter of the site, so to minimize its intersection with pedestrian movement. The orientation of the blocks also achieve more sunlight during the early day, and keep it out during the afternoon.





Various unit plans, showing spatial and functional connectivity of spaces inside a dwelling unit.













SUN AND SHADE STUDY

During the design phse, a studies were conducted using a 3D Model and simulated light source, to understand the sun and shadows at various times of the day, at various times of the year.

1.Jun 22nd , 0730 hrs
2.Jun 22nd , 1300 hrs
3.Jun 22nd , 1700 hrs
4.Dec 22nd , 0930 hrs
5.Dec 22nd , 1330 hrs
6.Dec 22nd , 1600 hrs