Income-Based Incrementality

Within the settlement, the houses of small boat owners mark a gradual shift in scale and enclosure. These families are comparatively more financially stable, and this is reflected in the way their homes grow over time. Extensions are added incrementally, responding to changing needs and a greater capacity to invest in construction.

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One such house belongs to a family of four—a husband, wife, and two young children. Originally compact, the house has been extended to include a separate kitchen built directly alongside the main structure. This addition relieves pressure on the internal spaces and signals a move toward greater spatial separation of daily activities.

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Unlike the houses of active fishermen, this dwelling has a smaller courtyard. The family does not engage in activities such as fish segregation or net weaving, reducing the need for a large open working area. The courtyard here functions more as a domestic outdoor room than as a shared workspace, accommodating everyday family life rather than collective labor.

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The edges of the house are more clearly defined. One side is secured by a rigid boundary wall, introduced primarily for safety and privacy, while the other edge is softened by vegetation. Together, these boundaries regulate access and visibility, creating a more controlled environment in contrast to the open, porous courtyards elsewhere in the settlement.

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The two children, still too young to attend school, spend most of their time within this courtyard, staying close to their parents. At intervals, the family’s daily routine extends beyond the house. The father often takes the children across the settlement to visit their grandparents, whose home is located near the communal fishing net storage. Through these everyday movements and connections, the house remains tied to the larger rhythm of the settlement. While its extensions, smaller courtyard, and firmer boundaries reflect a shift in occupation and economic standing, the family’s routines continue to bridge private domestic space and shared community life.