B.Arch Thesis Portfolio 2016

Name: Uzma Tahreem Roll no: 12131AA028 College: Deccan School of Planning and Architecture Thesis presented to respective jury on 26th September, 2016 Under the guidance of Ar. Sami-Ur-Rehman S.

WOMEN’S UTOPIA A DEVELOPMENT CENTER a thesis presentation

part one : ideas through an abstract process

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part two : the site

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part three : building the utopia

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part four : conclusion

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Like lightning she startles them.

Her thunder leaves them in awe.

They admire her beauty.

At the same time, fell daunted by her.

She then retreats.

And waits for the clouds to collide.

So she can strike again.

-Nimrah Fatima Ahmed

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fl∙ow∙er noun render beautiful forms represent feminity resemble female anthropometry

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part two : the site

The main road Tolichowki Road Seven Tombs Road

Aziz Bagh colony Road

TOLICHOWKI ROAD

SEVEN TOMBS ROAD EAST SIDE

AZIZ BAGH COLONY

2.1 LOCATION Aravind Nagar Colony, Seven Tombs Road, Toli Chowki, Hyderabad, Telangana 500008

SEVEN TOMBS ROAD SOUTH SIDE

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part two : the site 2.2 SITE WIND DIRECTIONS AND HEAT MAP

2.4 SITE JUSTIFICATION LOCATION A women empowerment center should be centrally located for women from all walks of life to be able to access it.

WOMEN FOR WOMEN The concept “Women for Women” emphasizes not on weak women supporting other weak women but it visualizes a harmonious society where the privileged section of women help the under privileged women to uplift themselves.

2.3 SITE VICINITY Aziz bagh colony Adityanagar colony Aruna colony Aravindnagar colony

HIGH CLASS UNITED WITH LOW CLASS To visualize this concept, Tolichowki is a perfect location as it is an amalgamation of high class society as well as low class societies.

People living in high profile residential colonies, and poor people living in tin shade shelters, both can be found here.

ERASING THE BARRIERS This site because of its vicinity to both kinds of societies, will be a perfect access location as women belonging to both the societies will not feel uncomfortable or unfamiliar going there.

SAFETY FIRST A woman always feels uncomfortable visiting places that are unfamiliar to her. And because she will be most probably alone during her visits to the center, safety is a major factor. The site, closely located to the main road negates this issue. The area is majorly residential and negates the probability of eve teasing and other such activities, which would be the case, if the site was principally commercial.

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VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE i. Pottery ii. Fashion designing iii. Basket weaving iv. Computer Lab v. English speaking

TIFFIN CENTRE i. Preparing ii. Drying iii. Packing

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MEDICAL CENTRE i. General Physician ii. Pediatrician iii. Gynecologist iv. Counselling

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RECREATION CENTRE i. Gymnasium ii. Indoor games iii. Outdoor games iv. Library v. Swimming Pool vi. Amphitheatre

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part three : building the utopia

Connecting the virtual abstract to a resolving reality

the entrance The site welcomes its visitors with an exuberant row of 250 multicolored umbrellas that immediately enhances their experience.

Rhododendron shrubs with red flowers

Other aspects of visual pleasure includes water, greenery, and an ample amount of sunlight enhances these factors.

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part three : building the utopia part one of three VOCATION TRAINING CENTRE

Women learn new skill

Earn money through training

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Use skill to earn money

Train other women in same skill

Training in arts and crafts (Sewing, basket weaving, embroidery, painting, pot making, etc.) will yield profits by sale of craft items and will also train women in a unique skill they can use elsewhere. An exhibition for yearly exhibiting crafts will attract a lot of buyers.

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part one of five VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER ELEVATIONS

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part three : building the utopia part two of five TIFFIN CENTRE

PAPAD

PICLES

JAMS

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TIFFIN CENTRE will utilize the cooking skills these women already have and in turn yield profits for them giving them an opportunity to earn through their abilities and hard work.

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TIFFIN CENTER ELEVATIONS

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part three : building the utopia part three of five MEDICAL CENTRE

HEALTHY BODY

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HEALTHY MIND

BETTER LIVING

MEDICAL CENTRE where women get free check-ups and consultation for themselves and their children. The center will conduct health awareness camps for women to promote healthy living and nutrition. 36% of women in India lack nutrition and malnutrition undermines women's productivity, capacity to generate income, and ability to care for their families.

This medical center aims at providing both mental and physical health to the women.

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MEDICAL CENTER ELEVATIONS

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part three : building the utopia part four of five RECREATION CENTRE

indoor & outdoor games

library

swimming pool gymnasium

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RECREATIONAL CENTRE aims at creating a healthy lifestyle for these women giving them physical training through yoga, gymnasium and outdoor games.

Regular physical activity is vital for good physical and mental health. It helps improve overall health and fitness, maintain a healthy weight, reduce risk for many chronic diseases and promote good mental health.

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RECREATION CENTER ELEVATIONS

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part three : building the utopia part five of five AMPHITHEATRE

music

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dance

art

AMPHITHEATRE provides a stage for women from all walks of lives to showcase their talent in music, dance or any other art form. This can also be used for monthly/yearly gatherings and meetings. An open to air area provides a refreshing and soothing atmosphere for any exhibit activity.

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part four : conclusion

Women in India consistently lag behind men in terms of access to education, health care, jobs etc. Apart from the economic and social inequality, women are victims of heinous crimes such as dowry deaths, rape, molestation and immoral trafficking.

The reasons could be varied for various women, some women could be deprived of these opportunities because their men don’t want them to work, the others may be restricted due to family pressures or peer pressures.

Of the 1.3 billion people who live in absolute poverty around the globe, 70 percent are women. We must believe that an empowered woman can change a lot in the society. We must believe in practical steps to create income for women, who are capable, intelligent and willing to work.

This project is about working at the grass root level to empower women to attain economic participation in order to overcome poverty and inequality.

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“She is free in her wildness, she is a wanderess, a drop of free water. She knows nothing of borders and cares nothing for rules or customs. 'Time' for her isn’t something to fight against. Her life flows clean, with passion, like fresh water.” ― Roman Payne

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