Divya Khivansara
The site is located on Eksar Road. It centers around an old public washroom, flanked by two Indian toilets, nestled beside a row of shops and facing the boundary wall of a residential society. The concept was to reimagine this space for greater public use. I envisioned the boundary wall evolving into a series of interconnected balconies linked by staircases. These multi-level balconies serve as communal spaces, providing accessibility to the society's residents and the watchman via direct access points through the wall. The washroom is designed to incorporate not only toilet facilities but also a drinking water station and handwashing sink. Its roof is transformed into an balcony. The site is covered with natural shade from numerous trees. Additionally, the boundary wall now hosts a watchman's cabin, a dining area, and several intimate leisure spaces, turning a neglected corner into a vibrant hub for both residents and passersby.
I observed that the residential building behind the washroom was 3m below the road level. I thought of playing with the depth and find a way to connect the residential to the road and allow for more interaction.
Process Drawings and Models
Final Sheets
PLAN
SECTION AA'
SECTION CC'
SECTION EE'
ELEVATION FROM BACKSIDE
ARCHITECTURAL SYNTAX
3D VIEW
SECTIOB BB'
SECTION DD'
SECTION FF'
ELEVATION FROM FRONT
FINAL MODEL