Re-evaluating spaces with additive transformations on existing resettlement dwelling units

Abstract

In many low income resettlements in Sri Lanka, the given design is identified as mismatch solution for the requirements of dwellers according to their “additive transformations”. After background studies, it was understood that among various types of resettlements, the horizontally expanded housings in urban context have the full potential of user transformation according to their adaptations since each individual has the touch of land area. Even though the visible issue was the identical and limited area dwelling units to address different family conditions with occupational and other individual basic matters, in reason of identifying the embedded proper causes behind the chaos, the study had been arranged along with horizontally developed resettlement in Matara, and it followed by field visits, altered plans and layout studies, interviews and data collection to get the clear picture of re-evaluation spaces through the usage and human interaction, hence the practical examples are reflecting the parameters of which analysis supports to prevent further complications. In lieu of repeating the unfitted community solutions, understanding the specific communities, which are to have the opportunity of housing units, is a vital action. Any solution in the future apart from above consideration could be a wasted product which are more to become an abandon dead spaces or dwellers with frustrated mind without having any option for space transformation. Based on the details, this research paper analyzes the main failure parts of the particular housing procedure and the suggestions to overcome them to be more successful in similar future projects.