Gandhi Karan Sameer

AR2018

Play and learning are often compromised in urban-poor settlements, and the needs of  children neglected. This project is an attempt to negotiate a place for children in such a context where land and money are both scarce. The project is a self-sustaining urban intervention which through its playful nature and a Montessori approach of learning helps in overall growth of children. 
Initial stages included familiarizing with the community. Then, a user group was selected, in this case young children. A research question specific to the user group was used to lead to a program and design strategy which became to be play spaces of learning. With continuous involvement of the community, a system was resolved involving a billboard and open floor plans and a design was detailed.
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