Mumbai Inspirations

Some inspirations from Studio Mumbai and their way of working this transitions between rooms with a transparency that enables a sense of orientation when inside the building.

Program

There is an interesting divison between public and private in the existing building with a hall that leads you from the street and into the back yard, it could be interesting to incorporate this transitional concept into my project. I've analyzed the original construction's plan to get an idea of how to organize the different functions and their connections in a new way. My idea is to create a space on the ground plan that acts as storage for bicycles and prams, objects that are used in everyday life when you're exiting your house. This means that I'll somehow be creating a room within a room where people will pause briefly to either get their bicycle, prepare for a walk with a pram or they'll be standing just inside this room on their way inside. Having an entrance which is within a room, makes the experience of getting your keys out and bringing your shopping inside a more protected experience because you're already in a more private zone. So I'd like to experiement with these transitional phases with different materials such as glass in the floor - will this create a hidden border leading inside?

Concepts for the Program

Section Context and Privacy

Analysis diagrams

There are many different possibilities for reorganizing the ground level. My thoughts around the subject are that I'd like to expand on the functionality of the cellar, since on half of it is closed off from the other. The diffences in elevation from the street to the backyard actually make it possible to lead the flow an entirely new way - through the cellar, making its a lot more useful in terms of short term and long term storage.

Christiansgade 27

The facade has many different lines and features that separate the floors, windows, and doors from each other.

Reanalysed

The final thought on the design process, here you can see how it makes sense having the chairs by the work-stations in such a height that you get a sense of the view behind the blinds. Also the reflections of light bounce lightly of the tables so that you can comfortably sit with a laptop in the window.