circular community house

Idea projektu

To make a sustainable off grid community at the out skirts of the city karachi near mubarak village.

Popis projektu

the project consists of spread out community circular housing inspired by chinese Tulou circular houses.

Technické informace

the structure is made of wood, mud bricks and rammed earth

Osama Amir

University of Karachi, Architecture Program, Department of Visual Studies

Pakistan

Urbanismus

Projekt odevzdán

14. 07. 2024

Tag

Urbanismus Community Center Landscape + Planning
  • Playground
  • Parks
  • Public spaces
  • Gardens
  • Waterway
  • Cemetery

Rada studentům

circular community house

This project proposes an off-grid sustainable housing model on the outskirts of Karachi, inspired by the traditional Chinese Tulou typology. The use of natural materials—wood, mud bricks, and rammed earth—shows an intention to minimize environmental impact and foster community cohesion through a circular, clustered layout. While the core idea of creating a self-sufficient, resilient settlement is commendable, the project remains underdeveloped in terms of architectural, spatial, and technical resolution. The conceptual connection to Tulou is introduced but not sufficiently adapted to local climatic, cultural, or urban realities. Spatial organization lacks clarity in relation to functional zoning, hierarchy, circulation, and services. Additionally, the representation—both visual and textual—is minimal and does not convey a comprehensive understanding of how the project would be constructed, inhabited, or sustained over time. Overall, the proposal reflects a promising conceptual direction but requires significant advancement in architectural detail, contextual adaptation, and the articulation of sustainability systems to meet the expectations of a fully realized design solution.
20.03.2026

Tamer ElSerafi

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