community centre in kodidoddi

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our proposal for the kodidoddi village community center aims to replicate the cozy feel of a village while avoiding a monolithic construction. we create independent modules that promote belonging and comfort, essential for continuous use by residents. we use locally produced clay bricks for the masonry, ensuring sustainability and easy replicability. the volumetry, inspired by the traditional forms of houses designed by children, reinforces the familiarity. we incorporate ceramic blocks of 6 holes in vertical settlement, reinterpreting the traditional jaali for natural lighting and ventilation, keeping the environments fresh and illuminated.

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the main structure is reinforced concrete (rcc) and the floor bases are made of exposed concrete, due to the ease of production and maintenance. the raised base, made of cyclopean concrete with local stones, reduces ground contact and provides thermal stability to the floor. the two-level roof, using metal tile and straw mat, creates a chimney effect that facilitates cross ventilation and removal of hot air. the roof design, combined with the use of hollow blocks, eliminates the need for conventional windows, simplifying construction and maintenance.

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rainwater is captured through gutters and conducted by currents to a reservoir on the ground. this cylindrical reservoir contains layers of coarse stone, fine sand, charcoal and permeable mesh for natural filtration, ensuring easy access and cleaner water for daily use. guided indirectly by the ancient science of vastra shastra, we divided the center into open and closed areas, creating a continuity with the village and maintaining visual permeability with hollow perimeter walls made of clay bricks. an important point of the center is a meeting space under a neem tree, organically integrated to the proposal, but free to use, outside the limits that control access. specific modules, such as the multipurpose room, administrative area and the anganwadi, were strategically positioned to maximize functionality and spatial fluidity, promoting a positive environment for learning and community interaction.

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this modular approach allows the center to grow according to community needs while maintaining constructive simplicity and sustainability. our proposal combines tradition and innovation, creating a space that serves not only as a community center, but as a replicable prototype for several villages, respecting and valuing the local culture.​​