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IFFAT

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I’m Iffat, from New Delhi, India. I have done my bachelors in architecture from Jamia Millia Islamia, and currently I am pursuing M.A in mass communication at AJK-MCRC, Jamia Millia Islamia.

I am a passionate architect. I also like doing photography and graphic designing. I have always tried to ensure that the passion and enthusiasm for my work has shown through.

DASASHWAMEDH GHAT PRECINT ANNUAL NASA DESIGN COMPETITION - 2014

Benaras

team Members: Ankit Sati, Ann S. George, Eingeel Khan, Niharika Arora, Zeeshan Hussain

Objective: • To analyse define each end-user type, study and understand changes in needs of each end user type in context to the impact zone.

• To document present condition of the impact zone and also note impact of every implemented change till date.

• Based on the analysis, identify potential for architectural interventions. The design should be aimed to make best use of technology.

CITY OF TRANSFORMATIONS

morphological analysis

Summer

Winter

Monsoon

URBAN CHARACTER

16 to 20metres 12 to 16 metres 8 to 12 metres

Private

Built

4 to 8 metres

Public

Unbuilt

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FIGURE GROUND

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BUILDING HEIGHT

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OWNERSHIP

Primary Street

10 metre

10 metre

STREET TYPOLOGY

1 metre

Tertiary Street

Secondary Street

7 metre

Vehicular Movement Pedestrian Movement River Traffic Primary Road Secondary Road Tertiary Road

ROAD NETWORK

Heritage Structures Historical Structures Public Toilets Water Cooler 0

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HISTORIC STRUCTURES

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COMMUNITY ANALYSIS MORNING

Priest Barber Boatmen Washerman Permanent Vendors Temporary Vendors Untouchable

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Barber’s Stationary work space, normally under shade, Carries stone with small hole to hold the umbrella pole and two depressions for water vessels.

Flower seller: Mobile peddler.

Sells wares from portable, lightweight basket.

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NIGHT

EVENING

AFTERNOON

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Pandit sits under umbrella shade. Uses stone with hole for upholding umbrella and lay his things.

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COMMUNITY INTERDEPENDENCY

Priest

Boatman Works from his inherited ghat and strictly adhere to their territory. Roam around in search of customers. son

Flower Vendor

Barber

son

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Boatmen

*Occupation and space inheritance leading to intra community territorial demarcations

2.2 metres

WORKSPACE TYPOLOGIES

2.5 metres

2.5 metres

0.8 metres 2 metres

4 metres

EXISTING SYSTEM

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CHITRANJAN PARK Activity: Sitting , Resting inhabited by rag pickers , Sadhus

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OPPORTUNITY : Can act as open landscaped plaza CONSTRAINT : Relocating homeless people inhabiting park

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ENCROACHED AREA Activity: Unorganized residences of vegetable vendors of the area OPPORTUNITY : Could act as open public areas at upper level and store , shops for vendors , toilets and medical centre at lower levels

CONSTRAINT : Critical condition of building in case of structure is cause of concern

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VDA PARKING Activity: Unbuilt project utilised as parking and dumping ground by residents

OPPORTUNITY : Can be used to regenerate dying art and culture of Kashi CONSTRAINT : Providing solutions for existing parking problems for residents of this area

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Activity: Degenerated structure presently serving no f unction OPPORTUNITY :Potential space for attracting tourists through cultural bazaar and eateries

Site Cultural Core Impact Zone 0 5

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FISH MARKET Activity: Historic market operational from 6 a.m to 12 p.m OPPORTUNITY : Character of fish market can be enhanced and it could serve as multiple function space after day time CONSTRAINT : Critical condition of building and unhygienic environment

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PART OF MAN MANDIR

CONSTRAINT : Part of heritage building in ruins

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GHATS Activity: Ganga aarti and rituals, Few abandoned and unused buildings present

OPPORTUNITY : Overlooking ghat this structure could be utilised as surveillance tower CONSTRAINT : Unused part of private property.

CONCEPT Terrace for viewing Ganga Aarti at Terrace of Ganga Sewa Nidhi in monsoons Sitting spaces around the tree Multifunctional transformational space

plaza

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Treating tree as infrastructure vBarrier free inclusive spaces v Two- wheeler parking

Activating less used links

Demolished Structures

Hawkers placed under ramp retaining their earstwhile favourable Chittaranjan Das memorial usedlocation as

Structure Re-used

roundabout for shuttle

vitalization of G Re h

viewing terraces

Hawker module at haat Vendor seating acting as storage also

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Methane gas from community toilet module lighting lamps

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Terraces- direct visual link with river Ganges

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Ceremonial object vendors accomodated at base level along road

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Public restrooms inOpen public spaces and addition of social, tourist infrastructure cluded at the uppermost at upper level ghat level to prevent

[Purity]

Ecology

Haat conceptDerived from Hindu cosmology, Void is centre point from where all energy dssipates

[Preservation]

Heritage

Devotion Regulations

Maintenance

Sacred

Shelter

Flexibility

Community

[Inclusion]

Openness

Multifunctional

Performance

Shade

Dynamic

[Transformation]

Visual connection

Faith Cultural Landscape

Conservation

Oppurtunity

Security Filters

further river pollution

DESIGN STRATEGIES

DESIGN OVERVIEW Local Pride Awarness camps and Promotion of local health care program art and craft for vendors

Ecology Preservation

Architectural Conservation

Sustainable Economy

Public Engagement

Addition of Purification of river green spaces water

Reusing old buildings having potential

Community participation

HAAT: Creation of a social and cultural hub PLAZA: Open, barrier- free public realm

Waste Management

GHAT REJUVENATION: Provision of basic amenities at equal intervals

Urban design guidelines

Allocating well planned Conversion of informal spaces to informal sector money into formal

PLAZA

Open public spaces for people

RAJENDER PRASAD GHAT DASHASHWAMEDH GHAT PRAYAG GHAT

PRACHIN DASHASHWAMEDH GHAT

DESIGN OVERVIEW

HAAT

cultural zone

chowk

toilet shops

1 katra

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MASTERPLAN Rainater w Harvesting

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Reed plant for grey ater treatment

HAAT DETAIL

Suntube Optic fibre for lightning

Underground water tank entilated improved pit V for sludge treatment

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HAAT

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Tourist interpretation centre

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PLAZA AND COLLONADE MARKET

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VIEWING PLATFORMS

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GHAT REJUVENATION

Tourist interpretation centre The original structure has been retained to make use of the historical character of the abandoned house while produtively using the space. The added staircase has been placed in the courtyard.

Energy efficient system public restrooms With the help of proper lighting the market place will courtyard of katra become safer for women and tourists. Bio gas produced from washrooms will be harnessed as fuel for the lamps. The encroached area opposite to observatory by unorganised The grey and yellow water collected from the toilets will houses of vegetable vendors will be converted into a katra (combe reused for flushing after treatment and for watering munity dwelling) with a community washroom behind it the trees

REVITALIZATION OF THE OBSERVATORY There is a direct link between the plaza and the haat thereby unifying the whole area. The Ganga Interpretation area is placed in the midst of the market place in order to associate one and all with the cultural values of the area.

SECTION THROUGH HAAT AND GHAT INTERPRETATION AREA

public toilet and ghat interpretation area Meant to bring new life to the unused part of Man Singh Observatory, which currently lies in ruins. The presence of a new active point within the site will draw people to it and reduce footfall pressure off ghats. Handicrafts and emporiums will function here in harmony with the hawkers. With the opening of a haat there will be an influx of tourists to the inactive point and will uplift the character of the area. The chowk at the beginning of the haat creates a direct visual link with both the roads

chowk, shopping and cultural zone

HAAT

REDEVELOPEMENT OF VDA PARKING AND CHITTARANJAN DAS PARK With different activities happening at two different levels, the PLAZA tranforms into many multifunctional spaces •Terrace used to view Ganga Aarti occuring at a higher place during monsoons.

•Garden connected to the interpretation centre from its terrace •A second link in the form of steps lead to the garden and form an open air theatre •Hawkers given space underneath the ramp along the road •Collonades so as to keep the bazaar element of Banaras

GANGA AARTI IN MONSOON

Garden

Parking For Residents

Viewing Terrace

Vegetable Market Fish market

The plaza is an open, public realm within the greater scheme of the design. The barrier-free spaces will respond to changes as per function, seasons and festivals.

A tree on the platform in the middle of interior area will change the character of the space as per season. As it grows out and opens up in the garden above, it may form a wishing tree with people tying red threads to dURING KUMBH MELA its trunk.

During festivals, when Banaras receives large footfall, the interior place will turn into a habitat for the sadhus and the poor.

REDEVELOPEMENT OF VDA PARKING AND CHITTARANJAN DAS PARK Terrace for viewing Ganga aarti at monsoons Garden

Ramp organic pit

Street vendors S

Eating out

R.W.P

The sabzi mandi and fish markets, separated by a sturdy partition, will operate in the morning, after which the same areas will be cleaned and within an hour or two, the spaces will be combined to form DURING EVENING a large street food hub that operates well into the night.

In the evening, the space around the tree will be utilized for the street vendors to cook food while the area beneath the terraces to be utilized for sitting and eating.

FISH MARKET

SABZI MANDI

e region which draw maximum footfall, only rivalled by the Kashi Vishvanath Temple close by. The hordes that day come to offer prayers, take part in the rituals here, bathe and leave the river and ghats in an abysmal ems this area faces ranges from waste management to crowd control. This can only be managed by successful In case of stampede Alarms EVACUATION PLAN of certain policy. Smaller interventions such triggers at the ghat area as enhancing blind spots, using negative spaces visual integration of facades and services come together to further augment the e of the site.

Activated link reduces pressure from both the ghats Rajender Prasad Ghat Less preferred area Shuttle service to evacuate due to stops and sunken narrow exit lane left open

ghaT rejuvenation The pumping station will undergo cosmetic treatment so that it can visually relate to the context.

The space beneath open air theatre on Rajender ghat INTERVENTION III Prasad : GHATS to be utilized as a hub for local flower sellers .

Evacuation Scheme

ADAPTIVE REUSE

SURVEILLENCE TOWERS

New Dashashwamedh UPLIFTING THE STORAGEghat SPACES BLIND SPOTS AT NICHES

•Boatmen at the Exit through primary link ghats many life The save original structure has been retained to make use of Marking exit ways connecting the ghat each year. through signages the historical character of the abandoned house while Old Dashashwamedh ghat •Appointment of boatmen as life guards produtively using the space. The added staircase has Mock drills to prepare •Trained for various been placed in the courtyard. The place will include a people on monthly basis adverse events

ON CENTRE PDESK

list of standard rates to hire priests and services at the ghat to prevent exploitation of tourists and pilgrims

Enchancing character of street at Prayag Ghat which was earlier used to waste dump . Small social life added to existing chowk place by providing street furniture

The space beneath the Open Air Theatre on Rajendra Prasad Ghat to be utilized as a hub for local flower sellers

WASTE MANAGEMENT Identify waste type on biodegradable -non- biodegradable and wet-dry Colored coded bins asssigned to barbers , priest .This ensures community participation and waste segregation at source Two bins provided at every 100 sqm for wet and dry waste respectively.

Bio degredable watse utilized for production of methane and non biodegredable waste wil be recycled Rag pickers employed to sort out and collect trash on site

The niches beneath the marble platforms for priests on Dashashwamedh Ghat will be used as locker spaces for pilgrims for a safer bathing experience

Sustainable toilet design Sanitation challenge contest 2013

Kumhargram, Delhi

team Members: Ankit Sati, Eingeel Jafar Khan

Objective: • to create useful knowledge that will promote entrepreneurship and small business creation in sanitation related production.

• to design for 1. individual toilets 2. community toilet 3. multi-purpose toilets

‘The cause of many of our diseases is the condition of our lavatories and our bad habits of disposing of excreta anywhere and everywhere”

REASSESSMENT OF MODULAR APPROACH Rethinking Modular Design Design Strategy

EMBODIED ENERGY IN TRANSPORTATION

SOURCE : CANON DESIGN

Embodied energy is sum of all energy that is required to produce any goods or services , considered as energy which was incorporated or ‘embodied’ in product itself.

Modular Design an inappropriate approach :1. Construction of a module at one place and then transporting it to other requires high values of embodied energy in different processes.

2. Construction of module at different places with same material uses high energy in extraction and transportation of locally unavailable material.

Reassessing modular design approach- MODULAR IN FUNCTION rather than the conventional modular in construction. User densities of different areas in a city differ dramatically and one module cannot cater to the varying needs. Therefore, a proposal of a system of modules is justified where the spaces are modified according to the user density but the same set of values are followed in the design.

A conglomerate of diverse climatic regions and topography, India is an amalgamation of several cultures spanning across the Indian subcontinent. All the major climatic zones can be found in this heterogeneous nation, each one having its own set of predicaments to deal with. Hence a solution that caters to harsh varied climates is proposed. Locally available materials and techniques suitable for a region are used rather than using the same group of materials everywhere in the country.

User Dependency in Different Parts of Delhi

Activity

The proposal consists of a system of three modules- module for roadside, marketplaces and condensed, highly massed areas. When spaces are added to the men and women sections of the roadside module, a higher capacity marketplace module is produced. With addition of bathing areas to the same, the community public convenience is acquired. In addition to this, space for shops have been provided which can be utilized for commodity selling and mobile charging by the electricity produced.

DESIGN DESCRIPTION AND ERGONOMICS

Existing Sewage System

DESIGN DESCRIPTION AND ERGONOMICS Energy Efficiency

Sewage Treatment Proposal

Public participation in vernacular construction leads to a sense of attachment with the design by providing them an opportunity to display their traditional regional art and techniques. Hence the solution is treated as a belonging and maintained.

Roadside Module

Community Module

SITE INTRODUCTION

Where: Sainik Enclave, New Delhi What: Potter’s village • High density housing • Poor sanitation conditions • Every house has a small kiln which is used once a week for 4 hours.

ISSUES IDENTIFIED : 1. Cramped unhygenic living conditions 2.

Unsatisfactory working space for pottery 3. Smoke nuisance prevalent due to smoke emission 4. Lack of necessary services and facilities as per norms ( Illegal practise of using wood shaving in place of LPG in kilns) 5. Lack of public restrooms

Raw Material Collection

Raw Material store

Raw Material Cleaning

Moulding and Shaping

The Raw material is clay mixed with extraneous material like straw , sand etc Received from Haryana.

The raw material is transported to clay pits along the house steeped there .

Semi dried clay is mixed with ash obtained from kiln/ bhatti .

The jiggering on the wheel or casting in the mould depend on the article to be made usually done by men .

Drying in shape

Fire Placing

Articles are then subjected to drying in sun for further reduction of moisture content usually for 5 days .

Firing types:the closed variety and the open variety fuetl in both the types is same willow husk .

Fire Fuel Adding The complete operation takes 4 hours and continues till 24 hours .

Decoration

Final Product

Then according to requirement items are decorated and polished .Womenfolk are major contributors in this.

There are different processes involved in pottery .Every potters house in this place owns a small kiln .

One family fires the kiln once or twice in a week.

Innovations 1. Toilet seat - two different outlets for urine and sludge have been provided in both western and indian water closet.

2. Geotextile tubes - Usage of high strength polypropylene fabric tubes to remove grey water from sludge thereby hastening the process of manure making .

3. Slab - Slabs for changing diaper have been provided in women section . Also cabinets have been provided for storage.

Robust, cost- effective and self sustainable toilet module, the solution is modular in function as well specific to a site by involving regional craftsmanship displaying their traditional art and techniques. Hence, the facility includes innovative design components at the same time being treated as a belonging and maintained.

Kiln : Bio gas produced by the toilet will be used to fuel the house kilns.

A d ve r t i s e m e n t : Vegetation : reed wa- Matka wall : Low cost Revenue generation by ter system will promote wall alternative constructproviding wall space vegetation by cleaning ed by local craftsmen. It grey water. helps in ventilation as well as insulation.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION PHASE 3 - Addition of 4 more toilet modules .

Result : Overcoming the problem of poor sanitation facilties through these robust , self sustainable toilet modules generating a source of regular flow of economy .

PHASE 2 - Introduction of 3 more toilet modules at other locations of Sainik Enclave .

Result : Less pollution , Increased plantation , Economy growth through successful community participation .

PHASE 1 - Introduction of the toilet module at the main junction of Sainik Enclave .

25 potter houses in the neighbourhood provided with biogas for thier kilns

The SEB block: It rationalizes load bearing strength, has non-erodible exterior surface, adds aesthetic value by using local resources and is adaptable to a variety of contexts.The outer surface is a thin tile that can be made with different textures, colours, and materials. The composition of the block can range from mud, lean concrete etc., to a mixture of flyash, gypsum and lime.

BLENDING INTO CONTEXT

BLENDING WITH ENVIRONMENT

ANKIT SATI

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redevelopment of esplanade market ANNUAL NASA DESIGN COMPETITION - 2013

Kolkata

team Members: Ankit Sati, Ann S. George, Eingeel Khan, Lohit Mathuria

Objective: • To study the overall growth dynamics of the city and the site in particular over a span of last 10 years.

• To document your understanding of the architectural character, ingredients, common sense attributes/elements/ techniques adopted • To study the planning of the site area in reference to the city and the neighbourhood development pattern and development mix.

• To find the design solution for redevelopment (redevelopment just does not mean you RE-develop the site but to think beyond) of the CBD area of your city with logical and common sense based arguments and explanations to create an architectural masterpiece yet sensitized in approach and utility

VISION 2050

WHY KOLKATA?

WHY ESPLANADE?

connectivity and urban design character

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URBAN PATTERN

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Built unbuilt

Well connected by a mesh of roads for vehicular movement, apart from the tram lines, metro stations, bus stops and the site’s proximity to the ferry, this place is prime location that has the potential to set a new standard in booming business districts not only in West Bengal, but the entire country. Increasing the land value and due to the inability to expand horizontally in such a densely populated region, high rise structures could be the future of such a promising business district. It could change the way communist Kolkata is looked in the economic perspective and could lure big brands to have their setups here as well.

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Built

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Road Network

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Green

Commercial

Public

Resedential

Govt Building

Vehicular Movement Primary Secondary Tertiary

Landmark 0

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vehicular movement

Nodes

Landmarks

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Walkability ASAP/5/ANDC/1234

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EXISTING SYSTEM

DEVELOPMENT OF PLAZA

INTRODUCING NEW BUILDINGS

STREET INTERVENTIONS

STORE design Individual Work

Concept note The interiors for the Good Earth showroom aim to enhance and bring forward the skilled craftsmanship of the furniture, textiles and home décor that this brand promotes. Good Earth employs the use of local fabric, dyes, and ethnic design. They celebrate the richness of Indian culture and draw inspiration from it. Therefore, the showroom also uses earthy colours that complement the handicrafts and accent lighting to uplift the ambience the space provides. The intent is for the customer to experience the rustic and indigenous style that the brand has adopted in a refined setting with wooden floors ,lattices and stone carved sculptures. The furniture performs a dual role – that of the merchandise and that of the showroom décor.

Colour Scheme

MOOD BOARD

VIEW

PLAN

view from Entry

architect’s office Individual Work

Colour Scheme Office Layout

view 1

view 2

view 3 view 4

Revitalization of ina market

New Delhi

team Members: Ankit Sati, Ann S. George, Eingeel Khan, Lohit Mathuria, Aamir Wani

Vision

concept

structure plan

platform market

New Building

activity mapping

Exploded View

redensification of andrews ganj Group housing

New Delhi

team Members: Ankit Sati, Ann S. George, Eingeel Khan, Aamir Latief, Lohit Mathuria, Amy Rachel Joseph

sITE pLANNING

Total Site Area : 55 acres FAR : 300 ground coverage: 33.3% max. height: 46 m total number of dwelling units : 4452 DUs EWS :1558 LIG: 890 MIG : 1335 HIG: 579 plots :90

Site Plan number of towers EWS: 45 LIG+EWS: 21 LIG: 6 MIG:20 MIG + HIG: 12 HIG: 9

ROad sections

Services

building design Cluster Plan

building design hig view

lig view

ews view

juvenile correction centre ongoing thesis 2015

Gurgaon

Objective: • To reduce mental pressure in a Juvenile home with the help of building design. • To maintain the balance between all the custodial aspects and the sense of liberty of inmates.

INTRODUCTION

PSYCHOLOGY

SITE ANALYSIS

Area Analysis Total Site Area : 8.7 acres

(35000 sq. m)

Total Buildable Area : 52,500 sq.m

Achieved Built Area: : 14870 sq.m

Max. Ground Coverage: 8,750 sq. m

Concept Thought The current scenario that juvenile homes face is an intimidating and often unhealthy environment provided to the convicted juveniles. This in turn has a long term effect on the mental and even physical wellbeing of the individual which can trigger more urges to commit crime. Often, these juveniles come from broken or abusive homes.

Therefore a correctional facility should provide a nurturing and healthy environment so that offenders are slowly and gently encouraged into a path devoid of violence and deceit. Studies have shown that positive reinforcement yields better results amongst juvenile convicts and the probability of relapse into old habits is reduced considerably.

In order to physically manifest such an environment, the use of light and shadow, colour, interaction of nature with the built form and levels play pivotal roles. These when used judiciously and with sensitivity to both site and the juvenile psyche are able to bring about spaces where the offenders are given a chance to think, learn and interact with their mentors and peers. The aim is to give the youths an experience beyond the helpless and often violent setting that they are usually placed in, in order for them to pick up a new skillset and be imbibed with the values of a law abiding citizen in these impressionable years.

Form Evolution

Conceptual Sketches

Interplay of Levels

Incorporation Edible Garden as a vocational training

CONCEPT

Visual and Physical Interaction with Nature

East light in every room

Classrooms and library have been placed in a semi circular form to get north light.

Blocking All the blocks have been arranged to get maximum east and north light.

placement has been done to Achieve maximum transparency between the administration block and other blocks.

Voids have been created so that every dormitory gets equal amount of sunlight and air.

Waterbody has been placed where it is easily accessible to all the juveniles. It also helps in balancing the micro climate of the site.

DRAWINGS

Plans

Sections

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

Elevations

SECTION AA’ SECTION BB’

SECOND FLOOR

SECTIONAL ELEVATION CC’

Site Plan

Site Sections

sITE pLANNING

SECTION BB’

SECTION AA’ VIEW OF DORMATORY

ENTRANCE CORRIDOR

lANDSCAPING

OUTDOOR SEATING

EDIBLE GARDENS

vIEWS