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(W)edge

Site info

Zoning

omvar azaar Activities Mapping

Problems

O ortunities

Programmatic

Interventions


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between the link road to its west and the S.V.road to the east.

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The entry to the site is from the Chincholi

Bunder road on the south.

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A r e a U n d e r S t u d y


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Site Info

Bombay Talkies Compound

The site comprises of an entire quadrant which used to be a filmstudio - Bombay talkies studio.

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the Bombay talkies compound got divided into smaller parts

with small scale industries.,

to suit the people who live in the region.

When we try to see how these industries have been important to

e surroun n c an es, we see n us r es a ea w rmanufacturers, plating and anodizing industries,etc all being

related to the immediate construction industry.


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The development

such that it forms a village within the city.

The residential blocks double up as the

shops to the street front.

The streets are narrow and do not follow

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However there are 2 major arteries that

intersect each other at the centre of the

development

There is a distinct separation between the

industrial and the residential areas

Somvari bazaar and the

surrounding spaces in 500m

diameter


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How does the site become a (w)edge

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a definite boundary and being under a turbulent stage ofdevelopment of newer architecture and the prevailing of the

o ex s en arc ec ure.

However, the area is situated close to one of the edges of the

city, i.e. the Malad creek.

This market is acting as a wedge as it is sandwiched between

the old development and the high density surroundings.

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still maintains its old charm.


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Residential zones

The old structures aremade up of timber

detailed.

Several structures arechawl like with a common

corridor which act as a

transition space.

The older houses are

made up of stonemasonry and have

moulded arches.


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Industrial zone

As the industries are located wherethe studio used to be the industries

have sufficient room hei ht.

There is also a tendency to exploit

the space vertically hence we see

connected by typical staircases in

timber/steel.

industries have sufficient amount of

light and ventilation


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Market Area

The market spreads along the various lanes.

The market is chaotic in the evenings and especially on Mondays

w en e omvar azaar sp s on o e s ree s.

The shops not only serve to the people living in the market area but

also to the people living in the vicinity.

The shops sell commodities of daily use.

There are lanes that specialize in certain kind of products like

grocery, fish and vegetables.

Fishing activity was carried out in the Malad creek earlier, which

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Religious centres

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The Hanuman Mandir

The Mosque

e sma r s an s r ne.

There are several temples

located at the nodes of roads


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c v es n e oca y

The shops in the industrial area

manufacture spare parts of various

electronic appliances and other products of

woo p ast c etc.

Plating, powder coating and color

have come up in the Bombay talkies

compound.

There are also storage sheds for several

industrial goods


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Other Activities

ere are severa ac v es n e commerc a zone apar rom

the selling and buying of goods.

For the residents there are recreation places like the bars and

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The junction of streets is the most busiest as several people

collect and lemonade stalls and chai wallahs are set up.


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Residential

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Market

Industrial

Night

School

Amenities

Malad (W)

Police Stn.

Clinic

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Activity Zoning


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GroundG + 1

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G+ 4 and above

N Physical Fabric


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Vehicular Traffic

Pedastrian Traffic

Con estion Area

Towards S.V.

RoadTowards Link

Road

N Traffic StudyTowards Chincholi Bunder Road


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Conclusion

Problems and Issues

Traffic Mondays pull plenty of people onto the streets.

Congestion in the by-lanes Evenings see a considerable traffic

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No opportunities for recreation Builders are encroaching from

the north, but there is hardly any space for children to play and.

No formal organization of industrial area Infrastructure could

be improved upon

Lack of public transport There is no direct way to reach theSomvari Bazaar. The nearest bus stops are at least at a 10

minute walk from the core.


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Possible Programmatic Interventions

Seeing the developments around the area in a positive

direction and seeing how organization of certain zones can

cerate poss t es o mprov ng t e stan ar s o esty e.

Improving upon recreational areas as the residential areas are

Development of industrial zone such that they have better

opportunities.

Organization and development of Somvari Bazaar.

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