Comprehensive Design Projects - 2012
Student Housing and Facilities for University of Colombo: Rizna Aroos
As the University of Colombo lies in the heart of a high end residential zone, the students face a huge dilemma concerning their accommodation and lifestyle. Thus a Student Housing as an Urban Catalyst is introduced.
This is an attempt to incite the activities and academics of the students by reinforcing their lifestyle.
The criterion for the university life is understood and a vibrant atmosphere of student based culture is set up addressing a comprehensive master plan and a comprehensive housing plan.The architecture is manipulated to stimulate the activities of the students and thus making it a good surrounding for the students. Thus, this project would be a catalyst in reviving the living criterions of the nieghbourhood.
Community Housing: Chamika Jayarathne
Objective was to design a shared community pocket for the interdependent community structure while maintaining the individuality and ownership of the private unit. The space should cater to the perceived activity pattern of the community as well as introduce new activities that may sustain the communities’ future.
As the University of Colombo lies in the heart of a high end residential zone, the students face a huge dilemma concerning their accommodation and lifestyle. Thus a Student Housing as an Urban Catalyst is introduced.
This is an attempt to incite the activities and academics of the students by reinforcing their lifestyle.
The criterion for the university life is understood and a vibrant atmosphere of student based culture is set up addressing a comprehensive master plan and a comprehensive housing plan.The architecture is manipulated to stimulate the activities of the students and thus making it a good surrounding for the students. Thus, this project would be a catalyst in reviving the living criterions of the nieghbourhood.
Community Housing: Chamika Jayarathne
Objective was to design a shared community pocket for the interdependent community structure while maintaining the individuality and ownership of the private unit. The space should cater to the perceived activity pattern of the community as well as introduce new activities that may sustain the communities’ future.
- To provide personalization of interior and exterior
- To reflect one’s own individuality without disrupting the housing environment as a whole
- To create a strong public realm
- To increase space for casual social interactions
- To sustain the existing community socially economically and environmentally.
