Shraddha Khandelwal

HD4001-2

The River Connect | Sub-urban Housing in Bhilai

The sub-urban housing scheme adjacent to the river aims to seamlessly blend human habitation with the natural landscape, creating a harmonious and enriching living environment. Primary focus is on harnessing the captivating views offered by the river, ensuring that every dwelling captures the essence of its surroundings. Through design, it is aimed to cultivate a sense of community, by strategically placing open spaces that encourage social interactions and communal activities. From intimate community plazas to a ceremonial open space connected to the river through a verdant green edge, each space is crafted to promote engagement and connection among residents.


Report Content

Pre-liminary studies: City, Site and Housing

Site Isometric: Housing typologies, Inter-connections and response to the River Landscape

Developing conceptual strategies for Masterplan

Masterplan

Site section and Conceptual Strategies for Units

Apartments: Block Ideas

Apartments: Unit Plans

Villa-ment - Rowhouse - Courtyard Plaza: Cluster Ideas

Villa-ment, Rowhouse: Unit Plans

Twin-villa: Unit Plan and Overall Housing Units Distribution