Machan - Korail Community Platform / Paraa
Machan, meaning 'platform' in Bangla, captures its essence: a platform or structure that supports and connects. It stands at Ershad Maidan, one of Korail's few open spaces. Paraa worked with Korail's youth, community leaders, students, and creative collaborators to transform the site into a shared stage for expression. Over 60 participatory workshops and residencies shaped the design, bringing together residents and young designers through storytelling, model-making, and hands-on construction.
Machan, meaning 'platform' in Bangla, captures its essence: a platform or structure that supports and connects. It stands at Ershad Maidan, one of Korail's few open spaces. Paraa worked with Korail's youth, community leaders, students, and creative collaborators to transform the site into a shared stage for expression. Over 60 participatory workshops and residencies shaped the design, bringing together residents and young designers through storytelling, model-making, and hands-on construction.
