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Site Observation :
Social Spaces
Social Spaces
There is no formally defined social space for the workers, but the arrangement of forms or clusters informally creates such spaces. These areas become active when all the workers are home, serving as shared spaces that foster a sense of belonging.
There is no formally defined social space for the workers, but the arrangement of forms or clusters informally creates such spaces. These areas become active when all the workers are home, serving as shared spaces that foster a sense of belonging.
Thus, the concept of social space isn’t just about providing an open area; it can be envisioned as a shared space for services, activities, or rest, creating a spatial relationship that feels like an extension of the home.
Ventilation
Ventilation
This problem becomes particularly significant during cooking, as many use traditional chulas, while some in Mount Milano use gas stoves. Cooking typically takes place twice a day—breakfast and lunch are prepared together in the morning, and dinner is cooked in the evening.
To address this issue, ventilation must be considered either as a full-time solution or a targeted intervention during specific activities like cooking. Instead of relying solely on windows for ventilation, alternative ideas such as openings or air circulation systems should be explored—ones that prevent smoke buildup and maintain light during cooking. But what could be the most efficient and practical approach to ensure clean air and visibility in such constrained living environments?
Identifying the problems :
Current House patterns - storage & sleeping spaces.
The patterns show how most of their life is outside.
Social spaces ? Services acting as a social space
{ socio spatial relationships }
Introducing Ventilation as a flexible entity ?
How can services such as cooking space be flexible and shared
How do you bring a sense of home to them ?
Creating a sense of home / belongingness by increasing their time spent outdoors ?
Prototype as a part of larger cluster
Single male migrant workers
Family (household)
From same tribe
Design Concept
Design Concept
Initial Cluster Formation
Design Drawings :
Overall Plan
Axonometric view of alleys between existing units & proposed units
Axonometric view of alleys between existing units & proposed units
Cross Section through Proposed units and proposed Plinth
Cross Section through Existing units
Detailed Drawings :
BOQ
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