Mehta Damya Sanjaykumar

LA4017

Peaceful Pod - A calm within

Nestled within a flat urban landscape, the site endeavors for a seamless fusion of the private bungalow with its urban surroundings. Two fundamental design principles shape this aspiration. Firstly, "Privacy" takes precedence; surrounded by towering buildings, deliberate features such as dense woodlands, comprising trees of varying heights, not only interact with sunlight to create diverse lighting effects but also serve the need for seclusion inherent to a private residential bungalow. Secondly, emphasis is placed on "Shadow," strategically situating shade-dependent functions. Ornamental areas and kitchen gardens find their place in sunlit spaces, while cozy seating nooks are nestled within shaded zones. This meticulous approach ensures both functional efficiency and aesthetic harmony within the site's design, enriching the experience of its inhabitants.

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Investigation and ideation - Creating a spatial palette for the design process through on site observations of various projects.

Reading and recording the site - Understanding the site and its context

Reading and recording the site - Understanding the site and its context

Design conceptualization - Building typology, programming and zoning

Design conceptualization - Generating an identity for the site through different lens of vision

Design conceptualization - Generating an identity for the site through different lens of vision

Shaping spaces - Layering and demonstrating design by exploring spatial formation using biotic networks

Technical strategies - Exploring strategies for planting to understand the design application on site

Technical strategies - Exploring strategies for lighting and irrigation to understand the design application on site

Shaping spaces - Design Model