Spatial History
in this module , we responded to spatial question of type ,architecture in form of type . what does make type? what makes a house ? an office ? .how spatial organization change type? is history important to understand type ?
what is spatiality ? how do we associate it with different terms ? such as spatial organization , spatial economy ,sptaial injustice ?
spatiality means specificness or specificity that eye catches .or a specific configuration of space this configuration produces specific life or vice versa . for example configuration of slum verses configuration of chawl also the culture that produced dur to type .
Type as a character
we see type not in only architecture but in our bodies ,life forms too. Physionomic marks that makes us different our body structure the way in which it is structured also make different life forms .
Type as a material then the question arises does the material changes type of space or institution ? from my insights , material doesn't change type but change essence of the space or a view to look at that space .
Tracing through history of institution
St. XAVIER’S COLLEGE was founded in 1869 by the Society of Jesus, a Christian Religious Organization started by St. Ignatius of Loyola. Since its very inception, the Society has significantly contributed to the field of education throughout the world, inspired by a vision of the human, drawn from the life, teachings and personality of Jesus Christ. In India, it was St. Francis Xavier, after whom the College is named, who began the educational work of the Society of Jesus. St. Xavier’s College is a Christian institution, started with the purpose of educating the Christian community in India. It extends its services to members of other communities as an effort at building a truly inter-religious and inter-cultural human community in the country. On January 30, 1869, it was affiliated to the University of Mumbai. It became a Constituent College of the University, as a result of the Mumbai University Act 1953. It is entrusted by the University with the task of preparing students for degrees in Arts, Science, Commerce, Mass Media, Management Studies and Information Technology.
It’s located in fort area of Mumbai, Near Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj terminus and Brihanmumbai Municipal corporation on Mahapalika marg. It’s surrounded by heritage and commercial buildings
entering St. Xavier’s College, one is first greeted by well-maintained landscaped lawns that create a welcoming atmosphere. The classrooms are arranged along the main paths, reflecting the academic energy of the campus. A lively canteen serves as a social hub, while the outdoor basketball court adds a dynamic, recreational element. At the heart of the campus lies the historic auditorium, a central space for cultural and academic gatherings.
Area of site :11,900m.sq
We analyzed how the plot area associates with the form of a institution therefore its functionality , makes it a different type. Also, every institution has a different type of neighborhood.
basketball court
auditorium
volleyball ground
sitting
canteen
sitting
this is an isometric sketch of three courtyards divided into public spaces or places where student of the college spent their time in lunch break or after studio work .
this is the Axis di.agram to understand how these axis are holding the form of the college
Circulation in space is the way body moves within the space and navigate itself and circulate. There is movement of body through the long corridors, open spaces canteen. it will also result into emerging the visual connection.
this is to understand visual in many axis how much you can see along these axis .
The college is mainly divided in 3 courtyard which contains public spaces like basketball court , volleyball court ,sitting and canteen. Also, the public spaces are surrounded by private spaces which makes it a different type.