Kinza Khan

The Third Place: Sanctuary for Social Unity

Environmental Design
2024
Welcome to my project, aimed at addressing the isolation within suburban neighborhoods in Brampton and fostering a sense of community and belonging.

“The suburban zoning has created a divide between communities, leaving residents yearning for a place where they can connect and belong outside of home and work. This project introduces the concept of the "third place" – a central community plaza designed to encourage interaction, sharing, and bonding within walking distance. Located at 320 Queen St E, the central community plaza breaks down the zoning boundaries between commercial and residential areas. It serves as a hub for community integration and walkable spaces, bridging the gap between neighboring communities.”

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Title Page
Title Page
Introduction
Introduction
Site Analysis
Site Analysis
Break Down
Break Down
Residential and Commercial Divide
Residential and Commercial Divide
Physical Concept Model
Physical Concept Model
Concept Application Through Use of Parti Diagram
Concept Application Through Use of Parti Diagram
Proposed Site Plan
Proposed Site Plan
First Floor Plan and Second Floor Plan
First Floor Plan and Second Floor Plan
Third Floor Plan and Roof Plan
Third Floor Plan and Roof Plan
North and East Elevations
North and East Elevations
List of Materials and Color Harmony
List of Materials and Color Harmony
Community Plaza East Entrance
Community Plaza East Entrance
Community Plaza North Entrance (Central Courtyard Entrance)
Community Plaza North Entrance (Central Courtyard Entrance)
View of Cafe and Integrated Pathways
View of Cafe and Integrated Pathways
Outdoor Cafe Patio
Outdoor Cafe Patio
Indoor Cafe
Indoor Cafe
Second Story Community Center Courtyard View
Second Story Community Center Courtyard View
First Floor Community Center
First Floor Community Center
Community Center Library
Community Center Library
Physical Model
Physical Model

Work by

Kinza Khan aka. Kinza

Environmental Design

“I aspire to envision vibrant communities where people naturally connect and thrive. For architecture holds the power to nurture the human spirit and shape the fabric of society.”