10th Semester | B.Arch (Jan-June 2023) | Architectural Thesis
Mixed-Use Highrise Design
ARCHITETURE
Overview
This thesis explores architectural strategies to humanize high-rise buildings by addressing issues of isolation, lack of community, and limited access to nature. As urbanization accelerates, it is vital to design high-rises that prioritize occupant well-being.
The project proposes a comprehensive architectural intervention that integrates communal spaces, green areas, natural light, and personalization to foster social interaction and enhance mental and physical health. By rethinking conventional high-rise design, this project aims to inspire more human-centered, sustainable living environments, offering valuable insights for architects and developers committed to creating livable, community-focused high-rise ecosystems in growing urban landscapes.
Form Development
Extruding the Site and creating a central open space
Identifying the different visual axes from the datum to the context
Identifying and carving out access and view points
Chamfered block edges create angled sightlines that enhance visual connectivity and evoke a subtle sense of mystery
Community
Terraces act as visual epicenters, linking residential units and strengthening visual vigilance
Terraces activate the space and bring the community together for celebrations like Diwali
Tower
The office building features staggered terraces that repeat every three stories. This design not only introduces green spaces on each terracel but also creates opportunities for visual connection within the building. The terraces act as shared relief spaces, tying the structure together while breaking down its overall mass visually.
