PROJECT 1:
Architecture as a mentor….
After a four year study at an architectural school, I have glimpsed into many aspects relating to architecture. Out of this diverse phenomenon, I have concluded that the multiplicity is yet to be explored and has a scope of experimentation. Over the years we have seen that architecture has been an identity of civilizations. Their way of living, their norms, traits, traditions, conventions .ideas, thoughts, customs and reaction towards life has always been depicted by the architecture of that society. It has always been affecting and influencing the environment all around.
I hereby think to utilize this strong architectural influence into making a positive and strong character building power. Using the strength of spaces, combining it with the persuasive forces of the setting around and using built environment as a source of bringing the positive energies among people together to create a serene and deep thought provoking realization of one’s inner self and abilities and the responsibilities towards the society.
Project brief:
Representing architecture as a poetic expression is how we can design a place that adds to the positive upbringing of the society. By poetic expression: I mean the harmony, rhythm, relevance, silent communication, hidden morals and one’s individual perspective and way of relating and inferring conclusions. This all could be combined into forming an existing structure or a series of spaces that is truly physical in nature and proves to be a deep passive trainer.
I thought to design a “Youth training Center” which defies the distinction of caste, creed, and color among people and bring people from all over the world from various schools of thoughts and different religious backgrounds to share a platform and exchange humanism and which should represent the demands that good architecture must meet, expressed as directions in which the association of ideas may take the observer.
Going through the essay the “Seven Lamps of Architecture” published in book form in May 1849 by art critic and theorist John Ruskin; following could be some areas where I can work on this project, which is truly spiritual, divine and influential in nature.
Sacrifice –
Truth
Power –
Beauty –
Life –
Memory –
Obedience –
PROJECT 2:
Architecture as a life saver for the generations to come ….
Permaculture is an approach to designing human settlements and agricultural systems that are modeled on the relationships found in natural ecologies. The word 'permaculture' was coined as a contraction of permanent (sustainable) and agriculture.
Owing to the growing population and having a futuristic and visionary approach towards the emerging sprawl of the world, SKY FARMING, could be a preferable solution to feed the people today and tomorrow.
In a country with numerous natural resources and agriculturally sound scenario, we have been ignoring this blessing of God for a long time. The yield we are getting from the land farming can be multiplied to millions if we make an effort to introduce this concept in our society and try to make up our minds to invest for tomorrows success.
The following statistics show us that how desperately we would we needing the sky farming to be done in the future… so why not today???
Statistics: By the year 2050, nearly 80% of the earth's population will reside in urban centers. Applying the most conservative estimates to current demographic trends, the human population will increase by about 3 billion people during the interim. An estimated 109hectares of new land (about 20% more land than is represented by the country of Brazil) will be needed to grow enough food to feed them, if traditional farming practices continue as they are practiced today. At present, throughout the world, over 80% of the land that is suitable for raising crops is in use (sources: FAO and NASA). Historically, some 15% of that has been laid waste by poor management practices.
Design brief:
Following the concept given by Dr.Dickson Despommier, who states that creating the hydroponic greenhouse optimum conditions, we can produce organic vegetables and dairy products by farming vertically and multiplying the horizontal farm yield.
Some of the critics have suggested that it will cost much more than it will repay and is practically not possible. But the point to ponder is that nothing was possible until it was made.
We can make a totally self sustainable structure which is giving us a huge yield of agriculture to fulfill our domestic requirements and can also help us boost up our economy by trading those freshly made organic vegetables and fruits.
Using geodesic skin structure with rain water collectors, photovoltaic cells, wind turbines, this skyscraper can stand on its own with a lot to give us. Another suitable proposal could be bringing all the waste disposal of the city to this tower where we have a waste management and a renewable energy generation plant that can help us serving both the purposes simultaneously.
PROJECT 3:
Architecture as an extraterrestrial vision from today’s eye……….
By extraterrestrial I mean beyond earth. And the phrase “ today’s eye: is throwing light on the fact that some things might sound impossible when seen in today’s scenario but keeping ourselves focused on the rapidly increasing technology and the enormously growing requirements of the sprawling world, these things are not actually impossible.
So giving off any innovative idea for the sake of not being practical now does not suit any designer and never allows ceasing his powerful imagination that can do wonders in the future.
I hereby, want to introduce a concept that according to me would be a need of tomorrow. A FUTURE CITY: which not only explores the vertical flight of architectural achievements but also experiences the horizontal voyage of a man made structure.
Introducing the concept of a City above a city, which practically means to double the land, resources, facilities, amenities and all the basic standards of living.
We see that the concept of “vertical cities “has been introduced and is facing a lot of criticism for not being a practical solution to the prevailing problems and the predicted ones. I strongly condemn this criticism as it restricts the human mind in the present day problems and conflicts and does not let it fly high and think for the generation to come.
Design Brief:
The blurred image of my imagination of this city dictates that some parts of the city will be doubled and will flee high in the sky with strong vertical supports that will definitely be serving some purpose. This will reduce the horizontal urban sprawl and will let us use the natural minerals and resources of the earth and maximum of the zones of the city will be accommodated in the vertical towers. The horizontal spread will help us use the land for the outdoor functions and as an open interaction with the sky and the universe around.
Both the cities (the existing which will be modified and the newly built) will act as a unified combination of functions and requirements. From residential to commercial to economic to social to cultural to political…all sorts of city life will be incorporated in this twin city concept with one offering life and the other offering food..one offering intercity travelling and the other offering outer city travelling… hence the functions will be revised and re divided accordingly.
With the growing population, one day or the other the earth will fall short of the land and we will have to recreate it.
LISTING THE THOUGHTS…….
Consideration 5:
ARCHITECTURE ADDRESSING THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY AS A WATERSCRAPER:
Underwater has always been attractive and curiosity for human beings. Exploring, employing and being part of underwater has been a challenge for them at all times. The first underwater structures were products of engineering studies and have been used for fields of scientific researches and observations, military purposes and obtaining energy for centuries. However, underwater is a new medium for human for accommodation and entertainment purposes; and correspondingly new subject which is worth to study for architects. Accordingly, underwater hotel and restaurant projects were realized. Currently, underwater structures can be uttered as a fantasy and a new understanding for architecture, however in the future underwater may be suggested as a new accommodation area. As a result of curiosity, desire, challenge, and the developments in technology; underwater became unique with its characteristics and providing unusual experiences. Correspondingly, it is a new subject to study for architects.
Areas:
Theme park
Water sports club
Archaeological research department
Resort
Restaurants
Marine life museums
Multiplex
Theatres
Shopping arenas
Consideration 6:
DWELINGS FOR SLUMS:
For minimizing the illegal occupation of our legal assets and to provide the citizens that lie below the poverty line, I suggest to provide them with the alternate dwellings which are affordable and durable for them. Making use of the recyclable and waste material that can be very well collected out of the town and can be made use to form structures, people can live in and support themselves to greater extent .
Consideration 7:
SHELTER FOR WAR AND CLIMATE AFFECTED REFUGEES:
Realizing the importance of the outcome of the intermingling and undue merger of the war affected refugees into any country’s social and political infrastructure, makes me think of this project. Experiencing the conditions of Pakistan, after the USSR war invasion in Afghanistan and Pakistan being a humble and hospitable support has given us enough wisdom that by now we truly understand that any country who is catering to the people in exile has to have a certain policy and strategy. For this purpose I think we should restrict these refuges to a certain and provide them with all the allied facilities there and then. This needs to be given a proper thought and a built environment has to be designed in such a way that it caters to the needs of the people coming in as well as restricting their undue intervention.
Units and dwellings referring to mobile architecture can be designed for this purpose to let a new town settle in for a required period of time and can be taken off from them as per the requirement. These units can also be used for humanitarian refuges like those affected by natural calamities and disasters: floods and earthquakes.
Hence, these mobile dwellings can prove to be helpful and fruitful for unpredicted and adverse conditions and as a safe backup option.
Consideration 8:
CULTURAL COMPLEX:
Art galleries
Museums
Theatre
Performing arts centre
Artist’s studio
Concert halls
Memorials
Libraries
Public recreational spaces
All these things under one roof to bring our heritage and culture to the surface and to enlighten the power of togetherness and strengthen the bond with ones heredity.
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