Harmonizing Diversity

Madhuresh Adhate

The market street serves as the central hub of activity, functioning as the backbone of the surrounding area. It pulsates with energy, bustling with vendors who have positioned their shops along the footpath and the outskirts of the open ground. This lively thoroughfare isn’t solely reserved for commerce; it also accommodates various leisure activities, enhancing its vibrancy.

Certain sections of the ground’s periphery are appropriated by shopkeepers, who extend their selling spaces and erect makeshift tarpaulin roofs, subtly asserting ownership over the area. This informal transactional exchange extends its influence beyond the immediate vicinity, influencing the activities within the open ground and its surroundings.

The transformation of the ground’s periphery into a bustling transactional space not only alters the dynamics of the immediate area but also contributes to the overall value of the site. This dynamic interplay between commerce, leisure, and community engagement enriches the urban fabric, making the market street a vital artery of the neighborhood’s social and economic ecosystem.

The footpath serves as a bustling hub, hosting an informal market where shopkeepers erect temporary stalls along the ground's perimeter, inadvertently claiming ownership of what should be public space. Meanwhile, the walls surrounding the ground serve multiple purposes: some serve as storage areas, while others provide leisure spots. This versatility underscores their significance within the site's context. However, this multiplicity of uses leads to congestion along the ground's edges, disrupting the flow of pedestrian traffic.

Design Process

STAGE 2: Working on the form of the design whilst keeping in mind all the previous requirements of Stage 1

PLANS AND SECTIONS

ELEVATIONS

ISO AND SPATIAL VIEW