Darji Parthvi Rashmikant

UR2017

The course aims to analyze the existing urban scenario, follow the example of the case studies, and develop a catalogue of designs and physical solutions to this particular scenario. The entire process will follow the next parameters: Number and characteristics of prototypes will be defined following conclusions of the analysis, final index, and available budget for construction. Modular portable kit that can be assembled and disassembled in numerous configurations with simple tools Principle of addition, from private space to public cluster Multifunctionality. The unit can contain eating, resting, living, working and socializing units. Resistant to extreme weather conditions. Providing comfort for human activities. Affordability and economy. Material Considerations. Recycled, reused, local resources, innovative solutions, etc. Technology. Renewable power source, self-sustainable, electricity facilities, fluids management, etc. Can this model be replicable to the informal sector? How we can develop the catalogue of urban furniture? How does one define a market and what is the general idea of a market? Would we consider a place where the exchange of products takes place called a market? Or it can be a place major public interactions can take place. We noticed that indirectly there are many places we use in daily life can be called a market. A community centre, mall, superstore etc. the projects aim majorly on studying two different ideas of the market, interacting with people to know what is their idea of the market, reaching to possible roots of it and inferring it in a way that can combine two ideas of a market