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Community Beyond Ground: A Vertical Neighborhood
The project reimagines an unfinished six-story concrete structure in Kharadar, Karachi, as a vertical neighborhood that restores social life in a dense urban setting. A continuous ramp links shared spaces for learning, play, prayer, and gathering, transforming an isolated building into a sustainable, adaptable hub that strengthens community and belonging
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Special mention for exploring out the usual food or grocery cart options. Can be developed further to make it more cost effective and integrating energy efficiency into the design.
A simple and straightforward proposal. The idea of a frame with flexible storage modules is a good one for selling clothes and other similar merchandise. Some of the other attractive features are the add-ons (display panel, portable modules, and the swing arm) - all integrated into the overall design. The wheels are a bit of a concern (especially the tiny front casters!). They won't last a single trip on our Indian roads. It isn't clear what innovation this proposal offers.
I really like how the modular grid of this project is thought through!