Thesis Title: 'Down to Earth': A New Prototype of Communal Living exploring Urban-Rural Duality /
Hosur is a developing township of urban and suburban collectives; where economy and lifestyle are both mended in a rhythmic sync. Such terrains can act as an experimental ground of bringing in a sustainable communal living/lifestyle, where residents are co-dependent on their neighbors, creating mutual understanding and bonds.
“Down to Earth” addresses collectively both social and functional sense, existing between communal and residential scales at 422 Athimugam Village. The Thesis investigates the possibilities of housing types, smaller than an apartment but more functional/integrated than a house. / How will an Agricultural Township sustain and grow? / Will Urban-Rural Duality drive to produce a new quality of living? /
Written & Published by Architect Aishwarya Sreekanth (@aisy.out) / Award for the Degree of Bachelors in Architecture from Crescent School of Architecture, India
