Thoroughfare
Jai shah

Site Observation 

• The playground functions as a distinct pathway exclusive to residents of the neighborhood, facilitating their movement from one street to another without the necessity of navigating the entirety of the main road. By offering this alternative route, the playground significantly improves the accessibility and convenience for local residents as they travel between different streets within their community.

• Dumping garbage and using areas, including compound walls, as makeshift waste collection zones is not only unsightly but also harmful to the environment. Proper waste disposal is necessary to maintain cleanliness and preserve the surroundings.

• Vendors, such as tea stalls, making use of footpaths demonstrate a practical and cost-effective way to utilize space. However, it’s important to ensure their activities don’t obstruct pedestrian traffic or pose safety hazards.

• The shaded area beneath trees, often frequented by older individuals, undergoes a significant transformation as it becomes a gathering spot for social interaction and storytelling, fostering a sense of community and belonging.

• The relatively low height of compound walls offers opportunities for versatility and connectivity within the neighborhood, allowing for easier access and promoting interaction among residents.

Concept and Design Strategies:

Concept of the Aerial bridges seamlessly linking structures without ground contact, facilitating smooth pathways between various buildforms.

                                                           Creating pathway through space enhances landscape accessibility. 

                                                                          Using plinth for seating improves space usage. 

Spatial Intent:

The concept of thoroughfare,  the spatial connectivity through the strategic integration of vaults and arch walls, this element not only defines the space but also contributes to a comprehensive sense of enclosure and openness. Additionally,  of aerial bridge enhances the connectivity to the programme/space creating a cohesive experience. With a series of arched walls that serve as both the entry point from the road and provide hawking space, while also walls functioning as storage spaces. Merge the surrounding landscape seamlessly into the space, creating a natural flowing experience through the space around it.

Design process and iteration: