BELAPUR HOUSING
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L Area 13.3
acres
Location Nerul, Navi Mumbai Population 500 Architect Designed by Charles Correa
E POLITICAL/SOCIAL DATA - A Mass Affordable housing developed by CIDCO in 1983
ASPECTS , ANALYTICAL RATING , CAUSES AND IMPACTS
C ASPECTS
Sense of
RATING CAUSES
The Housing Units configuration and its relationships with the spaces around gives
IMPACTS
Inculcating and encouraging community
A Belongingness
it a peculiar character interaction and a peculiar character to belong
to .
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Walkability The housing has interlinked community and circulation spaces of varied sizes Small clusters and shared services allow
pedestrianization and thorough movement.
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Scope for Growth The units are designed in a way where they provide inhabitants to add to their The units and their adjoining spaces do not cater
C original structure for growing real estate demands and maximum
units have been completely rebuilt to have
multi-storey flats
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Incrementality The housing scheme has one overriding principle : every unit on its own site has This provides with inhabitants with a sense of
allowance for expansion. freedom , for aspirations and growth
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Social Mix Originally Built for Artists of various communities No longer owned by just artists , but still has a diverse social mix
C and income groups
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E Last mile Connection At walkable distances from many social and Provides for a basic need of Habitation to get connected to various services
infrastructure services and readily connected by of the city with smooth transport services.
public transport.
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Movement Pattern Very Organic , transitionary spaces , pedestrian friendly walkable Some Units do not get viably connected creating
C spaces augmented by greens. pockets of shaded areas or dead ends for illicit
activities.
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E Sense of security The organic nature of the housing scheme and scope for development
has led to growth of opportunities for illicit activities .
The place offers eyes on the street character but
due to unchecked development certain grey areas
are created.
E Community Spaces Ranging from unit courtyards to shared single cluster courtyards to
bigger inter cluster courtyards form an array of community gathering
The interplay of various sizes of open to sky
spaces allow for community gatherings , festive
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harmonious inhabitation.
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Green Spaces Interpocketed open spaces developed and maintained by local residents These open pockets of unused land cultured by
maintain a good standard of green areas inhabitants prevent it from being used as waste
C dump as well as passive cooling.
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E The Site is divided into two phases of developmental by a nallah which The climate responsive design from the
Climate Sensitivity
drains the rainwater as well as provides passive cooling to the community . nallah , to the locally sourced materials ,
mutual shading all provide for a very efficient ,
comfortable living even if densely populated.
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A Equity The intended designs of units range only from 45 – 70sqm. Which does not
create a large gap between various economic groups/buyers
The current situation has lead to unchecked
development by next buyers with overgrown
aspirations and financial capabilities ,
M removing any sort of hierarchy of initial
intended living .
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Flexibility The relationship of the built up and the open spaces provides for various The intention was to have flexibility but no
C spaces that can offer scope for many flexible uses , as well as the house
units itself pose a flexible nature for any future development.
governing policies or bye laws for the
incrementality , there is unchecked and illicit
development posing threats .
A Individual Identity The units individuality is in its design , in its own segregated plot . Sense of Identity and propagation of one hood
encourages people to portray or project their
image through their house , courtyard artwork
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Collective Identity The clustered houses create spaces for interaction , gathering and The inhabitants share close bonds and
E belongingness thus creating a collective identity relationships for any sort of situations and are
not desensitized by typical urban living.
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P Imagability The Peculiar organic nature of houses in the vicinity of the hub of Highrise Strengthens the Identity of people as well as
housing provides for very affordable yet imagable living environment . the place manifold as a true expression of the
L initial projection of the designer for an Artist’s
Village .
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CASE EXAMPLE - ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE
DOCUMENTATION
DRAWINGS
DEMOGRAPHICS
Area 35 Location New Delhi. Population 1800 Architect Designed by Raj Rewal.
acres
POLITICAL/SOCIAL DATA – A low rise High density Group Housing project designed for athletes of Asian Games 1969.
ASPECTS , ANALYTICAL RATING , CAUSES AND IMPACTS
ASPECTS RATING CAUSES IMPACTS
C Sense of The Township comprises of clusters of various typologies of units for various
sports athletes providing them with a sense of community .
The organized structure of living complements
with the organized structure of working of the
A Belongingness organization , thus providing scope for
community interaction.
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A Walkability The whole housing scheme is augmented by shaded walkways , courtyards and
green emphasizing on the walkability of the complex
The inclusive nature of the township ,
convergence of services and inhabitants not
only emphasizes on just walkability but other
M aspects of neighbourhood living.
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Scope for Growth The township has been built by Governmental organization The units and their adjoining spaces do not cater for growing real
C laid down under a set of guides and principles wiith very
strict scope for alteration
estate demands and maximum units have been completely rebuilt to
have multi-storey flats
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Incrementality No consideration for the scope of future growth or alteration This provides with inhabitants with a sense of freedom , for
accoridng to the people aspirations and growth
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Social Mix Varied and diverse group of inhabitants from The Planning of units on the basis of various inhabitants produces
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various walks of life , and segregated on the basis of oppurtunities for social interplay.
Organizational heirarchy
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E Last mile Connection At walkable distances from many social and Provides for a basic need of Habitation to get connected to various
infrastructure services and readily connected by services of the city with smooth transport services.
public transport, private mini buses , private
vehicles etc.
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Movement Pattern Very defined , paved walkways , mutually shaded , also defined Organized street pattern leads to a very efficiently
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parking spots and vehicular movement path maneuverable roads , organized identifiable and
reachable .
Sense of security The defined street fabric , and a certain level of intimacy brought by Safe and nurturing environment for a living
A built structures close to each other form community driven safety community
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E Community Spaces Structured open courtyards and central square with social services
offer a great deal of communal spaces for interaction.
Places for inter communal play and interactions ,
creating a harmonious , nurturing neighbourhood
that is safe , has a good standard of living.
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M
P
L
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Green Spaces Interpocketed open spaces developed and maintained by Township staff , These open pockets of unused land cultured by
provide passive cooling too. inhabitants prevent it from being used as waste
C dump as well as passive cooling.
A
S
E Climate Sensitivity The material usage , mutually shaded enclosures created by unit clusters , Ar. Raj rewal influence of rajasthani
and the augmented greens provide efficient passive solar cooling to the architecture which provided for design
whole complex solutions for passive cooling , mutual shading
etc .
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M The size and configuration of units vary only subtly in terms of size does This creates a sense of communal harmony ,
Equity
P not pose any gap in social or physical structure. interplay without the subtle resentment of
division.
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Flexibility The fixated placement of building blocks , streets , peripheral roads , rigid This does not allow for a township or a project
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policies , leave very less scope for flexibility. to evolve with time , and not turn obsolete ,
which in this case will turn unusable because
it wont be able to adapt with the urbanization
and change .
A Individual Identity Very subtle identification is created by various clusters in groups of
similarity which is augmented by the presence of courtyards and common
This leads to no inter – relatability , and a very
heterogenous mix for neighbourhood
S greens. nurturing .
E Collective Identity Certain , gathering spaces , development of the center of township as the
district for economic , social activity provides for a communal
The inhabitants share close bonds and
relationships for any sort of situations and are
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belongingness. not decensitized by typical urban living.
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M Imagability The whole township in terms of design , spaces , planning presents not
the most typical kind of living thus providing a certain quality , image to
This provides for a very strong image
creation ,, which is identifiable as well as
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itself reflects the identity of its inhabitants.
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CASE EXAMPLE - GSFC INDUSTRIAL HOUSING
DOCUMENTATION
DRAWINGS
DEMOGRAPHICS
Area 140 Location Vadodara,Gujrat. Population 500 Architect Designed by B.V. Doshi.
acres
POLITICAL/SOCIAL DATA – An Industrial Township developed by Gujrat State Fertilizer corporation 1969.
ASPECTS , ANALYTICAL RATING , CAUSES AND IMPACTS
C ASPECTS RATING CAUSES
The Township comprises of clusters of various typologies of units for various
IMPACTS
The organized structure of living complements
Sense of
A Belongingness
sports athletes providing them with a sense of community . with the organized structure of working of the
organization , thus providing scope for
community interaction.
S
E
Walkability The whole housing scheme is augmented by shaded walkways , courtyards and
green emphasizing on the walkability of the complex
The inclusive nature of the township ,
convergence of services and inhabitants not
only emphasizes on just walkability but other
aspects of neighbourhood living.
E
X
A
M
P
L
E
Scope for Growth The township has been built by Governmental organization The units and their adjoining spaces do not cater for growing real
C laid down under a set of guides and principles wiith very
strict scope for alteration
estate demands and maximum units have been completely rebuilt to
have multi-storey flats
A
S
E
Incrementality No consideration for the scope of future growth or alteration This provides with inhabitants with a sense of freedom , for
accoridng to the people aspirations and growth
E
X
A
M
P
L
E
Social Mix Varied and diverse group of inhabitants The Planning of units on the basis of various inhabitants produces oppurtunities
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from various walks of life , and segregated for social interplay.
on the basis of Organizational heirarchy
A
S
E
E Last mile Connection At walkable distances from many social
and infrastructure services and readily
connected by public transport, private mini
Provides for a basic need of Habitation to get connected to various services of the
city with smooth transport services.
X buses , private vehicles etc.
A
M
P
L
E
Movement Pattern Very defined , paved walkways , mutually shaded , also defined Organized street pattern leads to a very efficiently
C
parking spots and vehicular movement path maneuverable roads , organized identifiable and
reachable .
Sense of security The defined street fabric , and a certain level of intimacy brought by Safe and nurturing environment for a living
A built structures close to each other form community driven safety community
S
E
E Community Spaces Structured open courtyards and central square with social services
offer a great deal of communal spaces for interaction.
Places for inter communal play and interactions ,
creating a harmonious , nurturing neighbourhood
that is safe , has a good standard of living.
X
A
M
P
L
E
Green Spaces Interpocketed open spaces developed and maintained by Township staff , These open pockets of unused land cultured by
provide passive cooling too. inhabitants prevent it from being used as waste
C dump as well as passive cooling.
A
S
E Climate Sensitivity The material usage , mutually shaded enclosures created by unit clusters , Ar. Raj rewal influence of rajasthani
and the augmented greens provide efficient passive solar cooling to the architecture which provided for design
whole complex solutions for passive cooling , mutual shading
etc .
E
X
A
M The size and configuration of units vary only subtly in terms of size does This creates a sense of communal harmony ,
Equity
P not pose any gap in social or physical structure. interplay without the subtle resentment of
division.
L
E
Flexibility The fixated placement of building blocks , streets , peripheral roads , rigid This does not allow for a township or a project
C
policies , leave very less scope for flexibility. to evolve with time , and not turn obsolete ,
which in this case will turn unusable because
it wont be able to adapt with the urbanization
and change .
A Individual Identity Very subtle identification is created by various clusters in groups of
similarity which is augmented by the presence of courtyards and common
This leads to no inter – relatability , and a very
heterogenous mix for neighbourhood
S greens. nurturing .
E Collective Identity Certain , gathering spaces , development of the center of township as the
district for economic , social activity provides for a communal
The inhabitants share close bonds and
relationships for any sort of situations and are
X
belongingness. not decensitized by typical urban living.
A
M Imagability The whole township in terms of design , spaces , planning presents not
the most typical kind of living thus providing a certain quality , image to
This provides for a very strong image
creation ,, which is identifiable as well as
P
itself reflects the identity of its inhabitants.
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