Dhonde Gauri Niraj Megha

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The Social Canopy

The Social Canopy explores housing design as a catalyst for community building by integrating diverse social spaces across multiple levels. Located near a proposed metro station and adjacent to a park, the project creates vibrant public plazas, interconnected pedestrian-friendly streets, and multifunctional communal areas, including a social void, recreational bridge, and amphitheater-inspired gathering spaces. By blurring boundaries between private, semi-private, and public zones, the design fosters interaction, connectivity, and inclusivity, reimagining urban living as a socially engaging experience. The design emphasizes seamless integration of architecture with the surrounding urban fabric, promoting sustainability and active community participation. Ultimately, it redefines housing as more than just a place to live, transforming it into a vibrant ecosystem that nurtures community, fosters connections, and enhances urban well-being.


Report Content

01. Delineating the “lived space”

02. Density x Intensity

03. Site

04. Understanding building regulation

05. Density at Eye Level

06. Social space x Efficiency

07. Units

08. In-between Spaces