City for the Imagination
Bhatia, Gautam
City for the Imagination - Vol.71(1), Sep - Mumbai Marg Publications 2019 - 80-87p.
In this visual essay, the writer shares innovative plans for rethinking the design of common structures and spaces found in Indian cities. These include swimming pools in metro stations, pedestrian overpasses with multilevel gardens, homes in the undercarriage of bridges, and entrances to buildings converted into exhibition spaces. These drastic, disruptive suggestions aim to add elements of culture, surprise and pleasure to break the monotony of mundane urban activities. They serve the larger purpose of providing moments of calm amidst the agitation and chaos of city life and are steps towards enriching civic experiences.
BUILDING TYPES (AR-BUIL)
City for the Imagination - Vol.71(1), Sep - Mumbai Marg Publications 2019 - 80-87p.
In this visual essay, the writer shares innovative plans for rethinking the design of common structures and spaces found in Indian cities. These include swimming pools in metro stations, pedestrian overpasses with multilevel gardens, homes in the undercarriage of bridges, and entrances to buildings converted into exhibition spaces. These drastic, disruptive suggestions aim to add elements of culture, surprise and pleasure to break the monotony of mundane urban activities. They serve the larger purpose of providing moments of calm amidst the agitation and chaos of city life and are steps towards enriching civic experiences.
BUILDING TYPES (AR-BUIL)