STUDY AND DESIGN OF DUAL UTILITY SPACE: STUDIO APARTMENT IN INDIAN CONTEXT

Abstract

A multi-functional space can be described as a true integration of different functions in time and space. Indian cities face problems with continuous population growth, while human needs remain the same or increase. Urbanization growth and marketing prices force citizens to adapt themselves in smaller space. Compact living has always been proclaimed as a way of the future, but the future is now here and the cities are plagued by inadequate, uninviting city- living environments. The need of urban single - person households can be rectified by the introduction of studio apartments. The paper focuses on the three features as study of studio apartment, dual utility space and multifunctional furniture in Indian context. The aim and objectives of the study is to understand the scope of dual utility in small spaces like studio apartment with the help multifunctional furniture. The methodology of the study involves collection of primary and secondary data, primary data mainly focusing on the selection of two case studies in metro cities of India. Primary data deals with the relevance of standards and literature review. The study is concluded by designing a live space conceptualizing a studio apartment as a dual utility space and multifunctional furniture. Multifunctional space/multifunctional furniture forming space ,the chosen topic defines in this case is multipurpose usage of a particular area with different forms of multifunctional furniture used ,to justify or help the given area to achieve the purpose of ease and satisfy the demands required to be fulfilled. KEY WORDS: India, Urbanization, Dual utility, Multifunctional, Compact