Prerna Singh

Earlier work, 2018 to 2021

Model of a curving roof made of thin sticks and a brown skin

Settlement redesign

Schematic design

Place
Dehradun, India
Context
Architecture school
Role
Solo

01The brief

Redesign the settlement of the Van Gujjars near Haridwar, a small community that lives on livestock from the forest, as it might be ten years from now.

02A slice of cheese

The cafe roof starts from a slice of cheese. It becomes a shell with holes, and the holes become light, ventilation and room for trees.

Four diagrams turning a slice of cheese into a roof shell
From a cheese profile to a curved roof with openings.
Plan of the cafe with seating among trees
Cafe plan.