Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis

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Excerpt: ‘Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community,’ an architecture design thesis by Isha Torne from IES College of Architecture, Mumbai, investigates the design and technical specifications of floating and amphibious structures for the Bajau Laut community in the Philippines. The suggested architectural intervention includes a prototype floating structure that will be mobile and tethered depending on its use, as well as a floating educational, healthcare, community, and seaweed drying centre.

Introduction: Water is necessary for all forms of life. It has been called blue oil and is one of the most valuable commodities in the world. a resource that is natural that we are working to protect, conserve, clean up, and reuse. Water is another factor we continue to fight against as a result of climate change and rising sea levels. The third global war is rumoured to be fought over water. It is priceless.

The purpose of this architectural design thesis is to investigate the design and technical specifications of floating and amphibious structures for the Bajau Laut community in the Philippines. As a result, an architectural model for the pilot project of an amphibious and floating structure is suggested for the purposes of this thesis.

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Site Context

Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Site Location – Sitangkai Island, The Philippines

This thesis aims to focus on the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community in the Philippines known as the Bajau Laut. For most of their history, the South Asian Sea Nomadic communities are seafaring people, living off the sea by trading and subsistence fishing.

Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Site Context

The community would come to the shore once in many months after which they would travel again for several months before finding land again. But this has changed in recent times and the endeavour of this thesis would be finding an appropriate adaptive solution to these changes.

Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
CULTURAL MAPPING OF THE COMMUNITY
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Cultural Mapping of the Bajaulaut Community

The site selected for the structure is the southernmost tip of Sitangkai island. This region has protected waters, which means that it is not affected by major ocean currents and hence is a more suitable location for an architectural intervention of an amphibious and floating structure amidst the Pacific ring. The design intent for the architectural intervention is to explore the possibilities of an amphibious and floating structure in the context of Sitangkai island.

Final Outcome

Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
PLAN OF COMMUNITY CENTRE
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
SECTIONAL ILLUSTRATION OF COMMUNITY CENTRE
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
VIEW SHOWING COMMUNITY CENTRE

The suggested architectural intervention includes a prototype floating structure that will be mobile and tethered depending on its use, as well as a floating educational, healthcare, community, and seaweed drying centre. These facilities will operate in an effort to serve the current requirements of the Bajau Laut community in Sitangkai and integrate them into society.

Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
PLAN OF EDUCATIONAL CENTRE
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
SECTION OF EDUCATIONAL CENTRE
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
EXPLODED VIEW OF EDUCATIONAL CENTRE

Barriers can be invisible and not always be readily apparent. The most crucial element is recognising that barrier and attempting to overcome it. In this instance, the Bajau Laut’s manner of life is what most distinguishes them from the rest of humanity. This pilot project would serve as a bridge between the community and the outside world and a first step in raising awareness of the existence of such a community in society. It would be a modest step on the part of our community to protect them and make life simpler for them.

Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
PLAN OF HEALTHCARE CENTRE
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
SECTIONAL ILLUSTRATION OF HEALTHCARE CENTRE
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
ILLUSTRATION OF HEALTHCARE CENTRE

A 5m by 5m pontoon-style structure serves as the floating prototype, which will be docked at various locations across the entire village. At certain areas around the village where the building would be docked, RCC anchors will be installed. The building may be moved throughout the town in the event of a pandemic or during immunisations, and vaccines might be given. Wherever docked, it can also serve as a meeting spot for a smaller group of individuals. The recyclable materials used to create the floating prototype make it completely sustainable.

Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
TYPICAL DETAILS OF THE CENTRES AND PROTO-TYPE STRUCTURE

For the previous 30 years, discrimination has not been adequately addressed. Due to their identity and environment, it has steadily impacted the Bajau Laut community’s social standing. This architectural design thesis aims to bring together and tear down barriers between people of various origins. By showcasing the indigenous wisdom of the Bajau Laut community and imagining the future of the Bajau village, the wall-less city will improve interpersonal relationships.

[This Academic Project has been published with text submitted by the student]

Site Context

Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis

Design Process

Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis

Final Outcome

Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis
Samahan: Preservation and Upliftment of the South Asian Sea Nomadic Community | Bachelors Design Thesis

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