Contemporary lifestyle often segregates indoor and outdoor activities, reflecting a disconnect from nature and community. This division, critiqued by thinkers like Jane Jacobs and Richard Sennett, results in sterile, homogeneous living spaces. For instance, Jacobs lamented the loss of vibrant street life due to urban planning focused on segregation. To bridge this gap, architectural interventions can be inspired by biophilic design principles, integrating natural elements into living spaces. Incorporating features like rooftop gardens, indoor greenery, and open-air courtyards can blur the lines between indoors and outdoors, promoting well-being and community interaction.
While rooftop gardens and courtyards have thrived within expansive urban developments, architects and designers have grappled with adapting similar successes to suburban environments. Recognizing this gap, we introduce "Mosaic," a micro-intervention aimed at transforming the ambiguous spaces that straddle the boundary between interior and exterior realms. Mosaic endeavors to seamlessly blend a sense of shelter with an immersive exposure to natural elements, fostering a harmonious coexistence between indoor comfort and outdoor vitality.