Sabha Samtah is a traveller's home which suggests gathering through levels within the fort area of Jaisalmer. Having studied the plinth in Jaisalmer as a spatial element its characteristics were used as a tool to develop the design. Spatial roles of plinth such as its monolithic perception, territory marker, activity generator were incorporated in the design, to achieve an interactive environment, a lending multiplicity of use in spaces. This home is expected to lend a bag of memories for travellers' who explore the city as well as spend some good time amongst themselves, feeling a sense of belonging. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NQqqQUKs4GD7AP8B2W0HJqRsI9HVjRx4?usp=sharing
Process, design and zoning strategies. Section AA'
The volume divided into split level to get light, accelerate interaction and retain existing stone wallsSection CC'
Section showing the bargain of levels to amplify the existing retaining wall as a deck providing visual connection to canyon point.Section BB' and impression poster depicting the play and pause of levels The lower plan showing the sunken spaces and the multiplicity in use of such spaces.The mezzanine plan showing various levels generating variety of gathering spaces and the courtyard bringing light and visually connecting all levels.The terrace plan demonstrating the plinth emphasizing the broad vista of the siteView showing the public ramp, canyon point and the activities in response to the site conditions. 3D views giving glimpse of the interior and exterior quality of light and texture.
