Samenvatting

Problem definition
Because of the shattered growing of the area, Old Mamelodi is spread. The distances between living units and work, school, and other amenities are great what makes for a lot of travelling time. The quality of the dwellings that people live in is low. The surrounding area people live in is unsafe. There are little amenities and no places for safe socializing or for children to play because of crime and unsafe traffic situations. There is a lack of community spirit.
Research aim
The research aim for this report is to design a building that integrates living, work and other amenities. With some adaptations in the design of the building it is possible to create for the residents of the building their own private space where they can recreate, practice a sport and socialize. The aim is also to make the building and the surrounding area safer and to give the population the opportunity to form a community. It will be striven for to adapt the urban plan and infrastructure in such a way as to make for a safer area for residents, pedestrians, bikers and people that go shopping.
The main question
How can we make a design for a living / working which is suitable, useable and build able for the situation in Old Mamelodi?
Key questions •
What can we use from the research made by R.E.M.P.? • What demands should meet a working / living unit? • How can the living / working unit be integrated in the urban design of the surrounding area? • What does the design of the working / living unit look like? • How is the design of the working / living unit to be made useable and build able?
Results
There is a plan made for a working living unit based on the analysis of the current and wanted situation. The building fits in the urban plan of the surrounding area. The looks of the building are designed at sketch level. The building is proven to be build able by designing the superstructure and the work performance. The units are proven to be useful by the plan developed for the lay out of the rooms. The plan of the building complex provides the residents a safe, comfortable area to live, work and recreate within walking distance. Thanks to a critical review at the results from the author, there are some improvements proposed and there are some recommendations for future research made. The research is a good start but just a beginning. There must be much more researched and worked out to make a realistic building at the end.