Reynara Evan Verdana Gultom

AR2051

GEMA: Resonance of a New Life

GEMA (Resonance) aims to revive the initial purpose of stacked housing by increasing social interaction and cohesion. It addresses Shilaj’s evolving urban context by providing housing that balances affordability, functionality, and community integration. While many residents commute to nearby urban centers, GEMA prioritizes the needs of professionals by offering adaptable spaces for work and relaxation. This adaptability is supported by a flexible grid module, allowing for customizable placement of units and spaces. The development offers a variety of unit types, including studios, 1 BHK, and 2 BHK, to accommodate different lifestyles. The design encourages social engagement through strategically located communal spaces and road orientation, fostering interaction and enhancing the sense of community. Anything can happen anywhere within this dynamic environment.


Report Content

Case Study: study of historical and contemporary housing models to understand spatial, cultural, and organizational strategies in collective living.

Site Analysis: mapping layers of context and factors around the site.

Explored Concepts: defining the narrative by understanding the site and the subject, further strategized by spatial and concept diagram sketches.

Finalized Concepts: evolution of mass and design details.

Site Floorplan: the immediate context of the units.

Long and Short Sections: depicting the spaces and concepts implemented in the building.

Cluster plan (10th Floor): highlighting the corridors and overall grid of the building.

Unit plans: generation of plans using flexible grids.

3D Views: experiencing the effects of the subtraction of masses and alternation of corridors.

Physical Mass Model: emphasizing on the presence and absence of mass, and the alternation of corridors.