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The site is near Shimpoli Metro Station, located along the pathway of Shimpoli Road. Originally, a mandir was in the middle of the road but was shifted to the side in 1996. There were no buildings or footpaths at the time, and a telephone exchange next to the shrine has existed for over 30 years.
The local dwellers, many of whom work as laborers, maintain the shrine using materials they gather from their jobs. Anyone can perform pooja at the shrine.
There are only three women and seven men regularly seen on the streets, while the rest of the residents live in nearby chawls. The area is more active at night when people return from work, gather for discussions, and engage in temple activities. A flower seller and a falooda vendor behind the temple attract passersby, especially during busy hours between 7:25 and 9:00 PM.
PLAN OF THE EXISTING SITE
ELEVATION OF THE EXISTING SITE
COLLAGE
For understanding and enhancing the space around the shrine. By creating the collage, We were able to identify the existing elements like trees and walls, and explore how these natural and built components interact within the site. The collage allowed us to visually organize and analyze public and private activities, and determine what additional elements were needed to make the space more active and functional.
The collage was essential for identifying the spatial relationships, defining the roles of existing and new elements, and envisioning how the space could be transformed into a dynamic, community-centered environment. It served as the foundation for operational strategies and volumetric configuration, guiding the project’s overall design.
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DESIGN PLAN
SECTION
ELEVATION
MODEL
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