Ashna Sandeep Gupta

AR2013

Living Places: Under the Neem Tree

Under the Neem Tree is a project that integrates with its natural environment, transforming boundaries while honoring the individuality of the existing trees. The centerpiece is a tranquil courtyard, encircled by a sunken pottery workshop and an elevated weaving workshop, which employs natural fibers. The project also includes a welcoming café with outdoor seating and a caretaker's residence. Enclosed spaces are designed to evoke the intimacy and serenity of a cave, while open verandahs offer the light and breezy openness of a forest. This unique design fosters a harmonious relationship between built and natural elements.


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The ATIRA Study helped understand what makes a living place.

The Sarkhej Study contributed to the understanding of the formation of the courtyard and transforming the boundary.

Different designs were explored via plans and sections at 1:100 and 1:50 a 1:100 working model.

Roof Plan and Vision Drawing.

1:100 Plan at +1200MM

1:100 Sections A and B.

1:100 Section C and 1:100 Part Plan at +4000MM.

1:50 Sections respresenting landscape figures of the cave and the forest.

1:100 Model Documentation.