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RE-ENVISAGING (CO-LIVING_CO-WORKING) CLUSTER IN DHARAVI
BHUMI PATEL | DESIGN THESIS | BARCH |GCPIAIF
THE DHARAVI PROJECT

RE-ENVISAGING (CO-LIVING_CO-WORKING) CLUSTER IN DHARAVI
A Design Thesis Presented by

Bhumi Patel
Submitted to
The Department of Architecture
Shri Gijubhai Chhaganbhai Patel Institute of Architecture, Interior Design & Fine Arts of Veer
Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat
Bachelors of Architecture
June – 2021 / Year – V / Semester - X
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that Bhumi Patel has submitted this report for Under Graduate Design Thesis on the subject, “Re-envisaging co-working _ co-living
cluster in Dharavi” in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Architecture at The Department of Architecture, Gijubhai
Chhaganbhai Patel Institute of Architecture, Interior Design & Fine Arts for the academic year 2020 - 21. Her work is found to be satisfactory for
the purpose.
Prof. (Dr) Dharmesh Juremalani, Thesis Guide Ar. Rajesh Mehta, Principal
Date – 12/07/2021 Date – 12/07/2021
College stamp
B.Arch. June – 2021

Department of Architecture
Gijubhai Chhaganbhai Patel Institute of Architecture, Interior Design & Fine Arts, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat
Abstract Acknowledgement
Migration often results in the formation of I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of my professors namely Prof. (Dr)
pockets of new communities at concentrated Dharmesh Juremalani, Ar. Rajesh Mehta and Ar. Harsh Patel in this report. Their guidance and mentorship has
area of the metropolis-an area which reflects been valuable for this Design project. Without them and their support it would not have been possible for me to
the commercial fabric of the metro itself and learn and explore throughout this process.
its typological, topographical and
Also, I would like to mention the significant role of Prof. (Dr) Dharmesh Juremalani played throughout this
architectural features but varies deeply in Design project in helping me understand the nuances and key points regarding the project. He provided
terms of the social structure. valuable inputs throughout the length of the project, important for my growth and development. He has been a
pivotal figure in providing me with the support and guidance I needed to usher the Design to its completion.
But ironically, these are the ones that stand Without his wisdom and knowledge, this project would not have been as productive as it has been. I would like
most neglected, no set of architectural dialog to sincerely thank him for his dedicated mentorship and support throughout this project.
has been established for the incremental and
organic nature of these cores, resulting in the I would also like to thank all the external jury members namely Ar. Hemant vala, Ar. Mahesh Nagecha, Ar. Swati
outgrowth of slums and squatter settlements ma’am, Ar. Jignesh vyas, Ar. Pallavi Mahida for their valuable suggestions.
with substandard living conditions. The
I would like to express my special thanks towards my colleague Priyesh Jain who encouraged me and gave
inclusive design of the settlements, its strong
moral support to complete my thesis fantastically. And also I would like to thank my juniors Sheetal Thakur and
social structure and habitat values demand a Avi Korat and my Senior Ar. Hardik Agawala for being a constant source of support.
more in depth research along with a detailed
study of the built units and architecture
entirely constructed by the migrant
themselves. Dedication
The thesis aims at finding the best potential IN THE LOVING MEMORY OF DAD,
architectural solution for their co- live and
work condition. To mom, who believed in me,
& My brother, for his support.
Bhumi Patel | ID: 165601012 01

GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Abstract, Acknowledgement
Content
o Introduction o Programme | 24
• Aim | 03
• Objective | 03 o Design development
• Methodology | 03 • Idea of mass and voids | 25
• Need of the project | 04 • Mass and voids visualization | 26
o Background o Activity division | 27

• Informal settlement across the world | 05
• Urban slum population | 06 o Architectural design solution | 28-41
• Timeline of Dharavi growth with respect to Mumbai | 07
• Working nature of Dharavi | 08 o Potential programmatic outcome | 42
o Site morphology o 3d visualization | 43-44

• Site analysis | 10
• Existing scenario | 11 o Conclusion | 45
• Site context | 12
• Process explanation | 14-16 o Bibliography | 46
o Character to retain and enhance | 17-18
o Dynamic design approach for dynamic Dharavi | 19
o Case studies
• VW think Tank (flexible spaces) by Chris prect | 20
• Armezem cowork by oitoo | 21
• Radical shipping container skyscraper for Dharavi | 22
• Rehabitation of slum (west zone Surat) | 23

GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Content
Introduction Aim
“A slum is not an chaotic collection of structures, it
is dynamic collection of individuals who has • To solve the issues in Dharavi, regarding living conditions of people, economy and land acquisition.
figured out how to survive in the most adverse of • Rethinking Dharavi’s dynamic situation with a dynamic approach.
circumstances.”
According to criteria dictated by the city of Objective

today, regarding health, safety, density, and
open spaces, the main problem appears to be • To understand the dynamic workflow in dharavi and rethink Dharavi’s dynamic situation with a
finding an alternative way into the dynamic approach.
redevelopment project of Dharavi. A project • To understand how different occupations are running in Dharavi and give solution accordingly.
which as it stands is aimed at following occidental • To solve the issue of worst living condition in Dharavi.
model unconcerned with the actual cultural, • To give a dynamic design solution in Dharavi which uplift the economy and living condition as well.
economical and social way of living in the slum. • To solve the issue regarding land acquisition.
This Design thesis focuses on deployable structures

and architectural thinking in envisaging the slums Methodology
of today. So that we can provide better living
conditions and economic upliftment with efficient
• Analysis of Dharavi
utilisation of land as a resource.
• Research work which includes number of occupation running in Dharavi or the workflow of Dharavi.
• Basic Understanding of each occupation.
• Developing my understanding on deployable structures.( Through case studies, expert guidance,
“ I don’t think that architecture is only about
Literature studies)
shelter, is only about a very simple enclosure. It
• Prepare a programme as per my aim, objective and limitations to design.
should be able to exite you, to calm you, to make
• Developing my design strategies from the background studies.
you think.”
• Prepare a design solution which caters to daily routine of Dharavi’s people and with that routine it
– Zaha Hadid. uplifts their lifestyle and economy.

GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Introduction
Need of the project
Yes, we know, the redevelopment of Dharavi has
been in the minds of the government and
developers for almost a decade now. Many
proposals are made for efficient land utilization
and organization of functional layouts. And for
us, as architects, the most ideal solution is to go up
with the high rise buildings, so that we get free
land space. But this design approach has a
negative impact on the lives of the people in
Dharavi, their employment source, their work
routine, and on the several small scale household
industries. People at Dharavi need spaces with
ground proximity, this allows them to create co
working and living environments, which in turn
provides them with opportunities for their small
businesses. Dharavi is a dynamic settlement,
places encounter differential functions, and so,
this dynamic environment cannot be
accommodated within a static and rigid
permanency. We need an environment which is
supportive for the settlement, which allows for
potential economic upliftment, which promotes
these small scale industries.

GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Need of the project
GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Informal Settlement across the world
GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Urban slums in India
GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Timeline of Dharavi’s growth with respect to Mumbai
GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Working nature of Dharavi
GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Dharavi’s map showing economical activities
GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Site- 13 compound, Dharavi
GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Existing street
GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Site morphology and Site context
GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Site analysis
GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Existing industries of site
GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Character to retain
GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Character to enhance
Dharavi is a dynamic settlement, places encounter differential
functions, and so, this dynamic environment cannot be accommodated
within a static and rigid permanency. We need an environment which
is supportive for the settlement, which allows for potential economic
upliftment, which promotes these small scale industries. This brought
me to an idea that why shouldn’t we deal these dynamic functions
with dynamic environments, and there comes the idea of deployable
components to rethink and redevelop Dharavi as never before.

GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Dynamic design approach for dynamic Dharavi
GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Case study
GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Programme
GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Design development (Mass and Voids)
GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Mass and voids visualization
GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Design concerns
GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Architectural drawings
STEEL STRUCTURAL FRAME

GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Basement visualization
LANDSCAPE AND VENTS
SKIN
STEEL STRUCTURAL FRAME

GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Architectural drawings and visualization
7M
7.2 M
AREA: 50 SQ.M. OPTION 3 OPTION 2 OPTION 1
FLEXIBLE & ADAPTABLE WALLS FOLDABLE MOVABLE FURNITURE

ADAPTABLE WALLS FOR ADAPTABLE SPACES

GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Adaptable walls
OPTION 1 VARIATIONS AT CLUSTER LEVEL




GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Material exploration
GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Potential programmatic outcome
GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | 3d visualization
GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | 3d visualization
Conclusion

GCPIAIF | B. ARCH JUNE 2021 | Design Thesis | Co-working _ Co-living cluster in Dharavi | Conclusion
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Website references
URBZ Dharavi, sweta sundar, Bansi Patel, Bharat, Radha, Tanvi, Kareena (2020), From
https://urbz.net/articles/dharavi-fortnightly-02-toolhouse-story, https://urbz.net/homegrown
Ten fold engineering(2009), From

https://www.tenfoldengineering.com/#section-technology
Master thesis on An informal frame incorporating social & economic production of space in redevelopment, Kritika Shah(2017), From
https://issuu.com/robertorocco/docs/p4_report_high_resolution_kritika_s
Mumbai - Dharavi map, from

www.mumbaidata.in
Dharavi data, from

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dharavi
Urban population Living in slum, from

https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.POP.SLUM.UR.ZS
Dharavi topographical map, from

https://en-gb.topographic-map.com/maps/2wdz/Dharavi/
Case studies, from

https://www.precht.at/thinktank/
https://www.archdaily.com/953607/armazem-cowork-oitoo?ad_medium=gallery
https://www.archdaily.com/772414/ga-designs-radical-shipping-container-skyscraper-for-mumbai-slum
https://www.ijedr.org/papers/IJEDR1403001.pdf
Paper references
Research paper of Transformable and transportable architecture: analysis of buildings components and strategies for project design,Barcelona,
España. September, 2013.
Master thesis of The circular economy of dharavi: making building Materials from waste , The Pennsylvania State University by Sourav Dev,
August 2018.

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RE-ENVISAGING (CO-LIVING_CO-WORKING) CLUSTER IN DHARAVI

BHUMI PATEL | DESIGN THESIS | BARCH |GCPIAIF

THE DHARAVI PROJECT

A Design Thesis Presented by

B.Arch. June – 2021

Bhumi Patel | ID: 165601012 01

o Background o Activity division | 27

o Site morphology o 3d visualization | 43-44

o Character to retain and enhance | 17-18

o Dynamic design approach for dynamic Dharavi | 19

Bhumi Patel | ID: 165601012 02

According to criteria dictated by the city of Objective

This Design thesis focuses on deployable structures

Bhumi Patel | ID: 165601012 03

Bhumi Patel | ID: 165601012 04

Bhumi Patel | ID: 165601012 19

Bhumi Patel | ID: 165601012 30

STEEL STRUCTURAL FRAME

Bhumi Patel | ID: 165601012 31

AREA: 50 SQ.M. OPTION 3 OPTION 2 OPTION 1

FLEXIBLE & ADAPTABLE WALLS FOLDABLE MOVABLE FURNITURE

Bhumi Patel | ID: 165601012 32

Bhumi Patel | ID: 165601012 33

Bhumi Patel | ID: 165601012 34

Bhumi Patel | ID: 165601012 35

Bhumi Patel | ID: 165601012 36

Bhumi Patel | ID: 165601012 37

Bhumi Patel | ID: 165601012 45

Ten fold engineering(2009), From

Mumbai - Dharavi map, from

Dharavi data, from

Urban population Living in slum, from

Dharavi topographical map, from

Case studies, from

Bhumi Patel | ID: 165601012 46

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