Maanasi Hattangadi

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The finishes and functional values of the shared spaces of housing reveal the characteristics of the intended user—
The study seeks to yield insights into the modeling of shared spaces in housing projects. It presents an enquiry into a corelation between the functional and aspirational value of these spaces with the social and economic strata of the user segment (as imagined by the architect and developer) that the housing is intended for, to fulfil their needs in terms of socio-cultural functions and to enhance the value proposition attached to ancillary spaces in a housing project. We consider the ways in which the house as a product influences the processes of social distinction and lifestyle. The scope of this paper is narrowed to the study of two elements and their characteristics in Ansh Ambition and Sun Evoq, two housing projects in Ahmedabad. The two elements in focus are the Main Entrance Lobby, and the Basement Parking.

* Please note 3D images and drawings of the two projects are courtesy of the architects.