8Redefining the Urban fabric of Manek Chowk, Ahmedabad.The project aims to design & solve built forms and public open spaces addressing typologies of housing and shops in high-density areas of Indian markets situated in an urban context evolved over the years. It retains the heritage aspect by resolving streetscape, elevated housing units, shop typologies and the addition of library, museum & exhibition spaces.
28Editor's ChoiceHIERARCHY TOWERSHumans as a social species still need communication, and digital communication cannot fully replace the real one. It is possible that people will prefer to work and live in communities of like-minded people, which will contribute to socialization.
0Runner-upAeroscraperThe Aeroscraper is a mixed-use super-tall tower aims to be a new paradigm for office building in the age of personal air travel. Technological advance makes the boundary between work and life blurred, we are in constant transitions between the two, moving from places to places. The design aims to make this transitional status more attractive and productive.
0Reminiscing the RootsChattogram was once a vibrant hub of history, culture, trade, and nature. The ancient canal routes and their majestic interconnecting network still hold the oldest relation between water and the people. This thesis highlights introducing sustainable innovative ideas where a forgotten riverfront has a high potential to serve as a robust public space.
