HOUSING STUDIO
Islam Faraj
DESIGN BRIEF
LOCATION
KARAMA HOUSING COMMUNITY, DUBAI
A VIBRANT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
LOCATED THE HEART OF THE CITY ADJACENT TO THE MOSQUE, SHOPPING CENTER , SCHOOL, METRO, RTA BUS STATION THE SITE HAS VIEWS LANDMARK FRAME STRUCTURE.
CONVENIENT STORES, HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS, SCHOOLS, HOSPITAL AND CLINICS, MOSQUES AND OTHER RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS ARE IN NEAR VICINITY
SITE
SITE AREA: APPROXIMATELY 41564 SQ. M
FSI – 2
TOTAL BUA – 83128 SQ.M
ROADS – 15% OF PLOT AREA
OPEN SPACES – 10%
COMMERCIALS – 15 % OF BUA – 12469 SQ.M
COMMON AMENITIES (SPA/GYM/ INDOOR RECREATIONAL SPACES/ MUL -
TIPURPOSE HALL ETC.)– 4000 SQ.M
COMMON AMENITIES (SERVICE BLOCKS – TRANSFORMER ROOM/ GARBAGE COLLECTION ROOM/ WATER PUMP ROOM/ WATER TREATMENT
PLANTS/
RECYCLING ROOM/ SECURITY & SURVEILLANCE ROOM / MAINTENANCE
OFFICE & STORE/ BMS ROOM..ETC. ) 1000 SQM
RESIDENTIAL STOCKS/BUILDING DEVELOPMENT AREA - 65659SQ.M.
CORRIDORS, STAIRCASE, LIFTS & LOBBY SPACES – MAX 15-20% OF BUA –13131 SQ M
APARTMENT AREA – STUDIO/ 1 BHK/ 2BHK/ 3 BHK / DUPLEX – 52528
(EACH DESIGNER NEED TO PRESENT THE EXCEL SPREAD SHEET OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF AREAS AMONG THE APARTMENT TYPES WITH THE NUMBERS REQUIRED AND NUMBERS ACHIEVED IN THE NUMBER OF BUILDING
BLOCKS & FLOOR DETAILS
RESIDENTIAL UNIT TYPOLOGIES:
INCOME GROUP – BETWEEN AED 8,000 TO 40,000 PER MONTH
1. STUDIO APT. 2. 1BHK 3. 2BHK 4. 3BHK / DUPLEX
NO. OF FLOORS – G+ 3+ ROOF FLOOR WITH PUBLIC AREAS AND COMMON AMENITIES FLOORS & APARTMENTS
PARKING REQUIREMENTS
1. 1 CAR / STUDIO APT.
2. 1 CAR / 1BR
3. 1 CAR / 2BR
4. 2 CAR 3BHK / DUPLEX
ESTIMATED CALCULATIONS
STUDIO OBJECTIVES
THIS STUDIO WILL EMPHASIZE METHODS AND TECHNIQUES FOR UNDERSTANDING THE FOLLOWING:
1. HOUSING AS A SET OF BUILDING TYPOLOGIES LOCKED IN A SOCIAL AND HISTORICAL CONTINUUM.
2. INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL FORMATIONS ON SPATIAL ACTIVITIES AND PHYSICAL FORMS.
3. CONTEXT – HOUSING AS A SEED OR CONNECTIVE TISSUE.
4. LAND MANAGEMENT, ORGANIZATION AND PROGRAMMING OF OPEN SPACES, UNIT AGGREGATIONS, INFRA-STRUCTURE AND SERVICES LAYOUTS.
5. LINKAGES, LANDMARKS, CIRCULATION, TRANSPORT, VIEW CORRIDORS, ETC.
6. MASSING AND DENSITY RATIO.
7. UNIT PLANS, INTERIOR SPACES, EXTERIOR SKIN, MATERIALS, ETC.
8. THE IMPORTANCE AND NEED TO INTEGRATE SUSTAINABLE & ENERGY EFFICIENT STRATEGIES OF DESIGN.
9. DESIGN FOR ACCESSIBILITY / PRIVACY GRADIENT / IDENTITY FORMATION / LIFE SAFETY
10. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES.
11. BUILDING GUIDELINES, BYELAWS AND POLICIES WITH RESPECT TO HOUSING SCHEMES.
MIND MAP
CONCEPT
inspired from a brezilian architect who design a comunity modul and replicated it.
the Labyrinthine offers a creative and innovative approach to architectural design, providing a stimulating and engaging experience for visitors while challenging traditional notions of space and circulation.
DESIGN PROCESS FUNCTION TO FORM
PLAN
G round Floor
PLAN
Typical Floor Layout
PLAN Basement Plan
PLAN
Studio Layout
Key Plan
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
3D VIEW
Key Plan
STUDIO- 78 SQ.M
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Key Plan
126
STUDIO-
SQ.M
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
3D VIEW
Key Plan
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
3D VIEW
ELEVATIONS
SOUTH
NORTH
ELEVATIONS
SOUTH
NORTH
SUSTAINABILITY
3D VIEWS
Courtyard View
3D VIEWS Playground View
3D VIEWS walking & Cycling Path
3D VIEWS Balcony View
