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Abhranil Munsi

UP4002

The Built-Unbuilt Character of Soni ni Chali

The spatial development of Soni ni Chali was a response to the industrial growth in Odhav which influenced migration from neighboring villages to settle near the factories. The spatial extents of the study area exist at the confluence of the residential and industrial estates - both of which have contradictory built-unbuilt characteristics. The portfolio attempts to understand the distinction between the two regions along the lines of street character, built-unbuilt relationship, density, and the public realm. 


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Locating the Precinct

Understanding the Precinct’s Character

Chronological Development – 2002 to 2022

Understanding the varying street interfaces

A Low Rise, High Density Neighbourhood

Differential Right of Ways affecting the “Eyes on the Street”

Mapping the Density

Lack of Per Capita Open Space

Street vendors – An invisible layer of the public realm

Street vendors – An invisible layer of the public realm