The Loving Community

February 2016 - June 2017 • Architecture

Working with SEALab Architects, I contributed to designing flood-resilient housing for a former leprosy community of 500 residents in Ahmedabad. The project addressed critical challenges including monsoon flooding from the Sabarmati river and health risks from substandard construction materials. By incorporating elevated foundations, natural ventilation, and sustainable materials, we created homes that protect residents while preserving their community living patterns.

My contribution

Illustrations

Model Making

The team

2 Researchers

3 Designers

1 Architect

Community engagement sessions informing design decisions alongside physical model demonstrations.

Site plan depicting the Sabarmati River's flood patterns and strategic building placement.

Sectional diagrams illustrating flood mitigation strategies and water management solutions.

Scale models exploring spatial relationships and elevated structural systems for flood resilience.

Floor plans optimized for natural ventilation while preserving traditional community living patterns.

Detailed sections revealing the integration of sustainable materials and passive cooling techniques.

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Socials

Twitter

Are.na

You can email me here. I’m pretty active on Twitter, occasionally pop into LinkedIn, and surfing the internet through Are.na.