How is life in an older settlement affected by the environmental conditions through a series of small incremental changes that structure everyday life?

Across the settlement, a recurring pattern is observed. Environmental conditions, such as heat, heavy rainfall, and cyclones, have resulted in cracked walls, damaged roofs, and temporary structural additions. Instead of major changes in the built form, people rely on small incremental changes, such as repainting walls, patching cracks, replacing doors, and adding tarpaulin sheets for shade or rain protection. These responses are immediate and practical, shaped by limited resources and the need to continue daily life.

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The site is located in the centre of Uppada near the talav, and it is between the weavers and fishing community settlements. The area is known as Gandhinagar which was bought by the Mullasa family in 1948. Over time, as the family grew, the land was slowly divided into multiple plots. Houses were built one by one, close to each other, forming a settlement.

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As some family members moved to bigger cities like Vijayawada and Kakinada in search of work, parts of the land were sold to other families, and a few houses were rented out. Currently, the people living here include Veeraghav Mullasa with her son, the family of Sriniwas Mullasa, and Chandrarao Mullasa. They live in three separate houses.