Part of a 36-acre masterplan, Shree Town by Sanjay Puri Architects is a self-sufficient housing project in the Raipur, Chhattisgarh region of India developed to house personnel of a regional cement plant. The project is situated 3 km from the closest small city and in an open landscape area.
Drawing from the organic housing layouts of historic Indian cities and villages, the project responds sustainably to climate while incorporating colour and cultural responses.
Central to the scheme is a large, open landscaped park around which studio apartments, smaller & larger apartments, and a school and club are located.
The project includes a mid-rise building with 72 studio apartments, 48 no. 2-bed apartments and 48 no. 3 bedroom apartments. Each building features sheltered open courtyards, naturally ventilated circulation space, and a garden area.
In response to the climate of location - where temperatures typically exceed 35 degrees Celsius for 8 months of the year - the apartments include recessed windows, and sheltered balconies, and are designed using cross-ventilation principles.
Vibrant colour, an integral part of traditional festivals, clothing ornaments, housing, and food in India are used to identify the different building typologies.
The interior spaces of each home are neutral in colour, allowing occupants to determine their preferred design scheme.
All water within the project is recycled and reused through an onsite sewage treatment plant. Extensive rainwater harvesting was integrated early as a concept in project planning.
