Sonakshi gambhir
School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi,
Title: Dependence of the dependents
Biography
Biography: Sonakshi gambhir
Abstract
Statement of the Problem: While the demographic trend of our country is expecting a shift towards ageing by 2050, the impact on social and physical infrastructure needs to be addressed. Alongside, there is a rise in the number of children lacking guardians; an inevitable increase in juvenile crime rate.
Since time immemorial, intergenerational relationships between elders and young have proved to be symbiotic. They have been the foundation of our gurukuls and cultural identity.
This dissertation seeks to explore the viability of an intergenerational relationship for the two dependents of the society i.e. the elders and the young in the context of Delhi. Thereafter, it aims to examine the role of architecture to facilitate such a relationship.
First, the physiological and psycho-social needs of both the groups, reasons and need for their collaboration and consequences are analyzed.
Through the case study of Ayudham society, an intergenerational home, I illustrate [a] the physical requirements to enable this amalgamation [b] response of elders and children residing together [c] benefits and drawbacks that may have impacted the success of the project.
Finally, in light of impending demographic mayhem, there is an attempt at exploring ways to overcome the hurdles encountered and present a feasible and effective measure to pursue.