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RESOURCES - Coggle Diagram
RESOURCES
Tragedy of Commons
Uneven distribution leading to common overall loss
Us vs them
Idea of acting upon one's "self best interest"
In terms of my street;
Priority for vehicles over pedestrian
Majority vs minority
Loss of human interaction with the space
wasting potential for a thriving public space
Cities for public enjoyment
Over the last decade, cities have lost almost
20% of public land
to
‘development’.
On average, the
Indian city
still needs to accommodate almost
30%
of its population with new housing.
Lack of libraries, swimming pools, meeting grounds, play areas and shaded gardens that allow citizens a respite from the drudgery of daily routines
Activates apart from Shopping and eating
public space adds value to civic life
Documenting Sensory
Experiences/Mixed Media
Mapping smells
Smells often classified as a "second class citizen"
Smells observed in new york
Garlic
cigarette smoke
rotten melon,
roasted meat
Smells observed by me
Petrol
cardamom and other spices making up Karak Chai
Dust and smoke from car exhausts
salty sea air
mapping smell-scapes also provides a record of how odors change as cities evolve
Urban soundscapes
Cities comprise of many types of outdoor spaces, each with their distinct soundscape
Contributes to quality of places
Adds to identity of communities
Ambient sounds
evoke thoughts
emotions
associated meanings
influence moods
steer behavior
impact upon the ease of communication, as well as upon comfort and health.
Visuals - Koliwada
Exploring the visual anatomy of Dharavi's fishing village.
Doors
Type 4- double shutter panel wood door
Type 1 -Single shutter panel wood door
Type 2- Block wood door
Type 3-SIngle shitter carved wood door
Type 5- half shutter panel wood door
Type 6- Hinged double shutter metal door
Type 7- single shutter metal door
Important aspect of architecture
Creates passageway between places
Uses doors as façade to decorate and display creativity and uniqueness in the small crowded space.
Colors
Once the silence prevails, one starts to scrutinize the surroundings much more deeply.
probing into details and patterns that emerge from them.
The once seemingly irregular arrangement of objects starts to make sense.
Observations
The rangoli patterns on the floor are strategically rendered to avoid any hindrance to one’s movement through the gullies.
The doorways are adorned with hand-woven torans
otlas are often accessorized with potted plants
Statement walls proudly painted by the homeowners in the most vibrant hues
Elements like the railings of staircases and grills of windows are not merely used as utilitarian entities but also, as an expression of aesthetic, each varying from corner to corner yet coming together as part of one neighbourhood harmoniously.