Biomes Bangalore by 2PKM

biomes

bangalore

merusri + 2pkm architects

_the unregulated growth of human settlements in the recent past has led to a growing interest globally for a more sustainable approach to settlement design.

_a shift in balance.

the past

the present

the future?

communities used to live in harmony with nature and their surroundings.

as technology progressed we began diversifying but at the cost of loosing our roots.

Will we be able to find a balance, a better way to live alongside technology and nature ?

_time to change our perspective.

from

an individualistic approach

a community-based approach

_approach to sustainable settlement.

land untouched

human settlement

sustainable develoment

adversely effects the natural environment and depletes the natural resources.

communities thriving alongwith the natural environment thereby improving their lives and well-being.

_how do we create cohesive neighbourhoods ?

_the idea of urban forests.

an urban forest is a forest growing alongside a human settlement.

enchancing health and well being two medium sized trees have the ability to provide oxygen to two p e o p l e f o r o v e r a n y e a r.

enchancing economic vitality large trees can add 5-15% t oproperty values increase rental prices by 7% increase shopper spending by 9-12%.

reduces effects of urban heat island tree cover can reduce temperatures by10-25Â°C.

_tree cover promotes livability.

_case studies

_idea of green corridors.

cas e s tu dy-v i n g e ma st e r p la n p rop osal / co penhagen, m alm o EF F E K T + h e n n i n g la rse n a rc h it e c t s

the station

the green heart

the landscape corridors

vinge station is the natural starting point of the city and the north-south connection acts as an infrastructural backbone around which the city is organized.

the connection extends to become a green city park, integrating natural elements and future urban functions. i t b r i n g s t o g e t h e r t h e c i t y â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s l i fe a n d activties.

from the green heart green corridors extend linking to the surrounding landscape.the corridors ensure space for existing wildlife to spread.

_idea of smart streets.

cas e s tu dy-wove n c it y d e sign / b a se of mt. fuji, japan BIG arc h i t e ct s

the woven block the 3x3 typical module has eight building blocks surrounding acentral courtyard where pedestrain and slow mobility weave through.

the woven city the woven to form a connected and slow

module is repeated c i t y. e a c h d i s t r i c t i s by pedestrain trails mobility networks.

the main square distorting the grid creates a larger central courtyard that functions as a city wide public space.

the central park the woven grid system continues seamlessly throughout the whole city while accomadating a variety of of scales, programs and outdoor activties.

_idea of connectivity.

cas e s t u d y - l o o p c i t y d esig n / copen hag en B IG a r ch i t e c t s

the five finger plan

the migration

the solution

i n 1 9 47, a d e c e n t r a l i s a t i o n s c h e m e was initiated to spread out the population of copehhagen along 5 paths. The zones between the fingers were meant for agriculture and recreational purposes.

Due to diverging character of the fingers, the population of copenhagen began moving along these fingers resulting in a very decentralised city structure.

to solve the increasing gap between the five fingers, a plan was put into action to connect them by using transportation routes such as rail routes and bus routes.

_we imagine a neighbourhood that lives in harmony with nature, a closely knit community of food growers, energy producers and thinkers that work together for a brighter future.

nature

technology

community living

Can we imagine a built habitat that is well integrated with nature?

Can we imagine a lifestyle that makes use o f t h e b e s t t e c h n o l o g y, y e t i s n o n - i n t r u s i v e ?

Can we imagine a community that thrives in its togetherness and its interdependency?

our vision

Provision of green corridors that form a network of green paths across the neighborhood thereby increasing the property value.

Creation of community parks for parks for picnics, social clubs and other such recreational activities

Provision of green corridors that form a network of green paths across the neighborhood thereby increasing the property value.

Smart energy grids that produce clean energy through solar and wind sources for public areas, thereby reducing the demand on the main grid

Promotion of electric and hybrid vehicles to further reduce the carbon footprint as well as air and noise pollution

Careful integration of furniture and landscape elements along the public spaces and pathways that promote social engagement, that further develop a sense of community

Integration of organic shelf farms using the latest hydroponic farming systems that enable the community to grow its own food

I n s e r t i o n o f s h o p s t r e e t s a n d z o n e s i n t o t h e m a s t e rplan to foster social activity in and around the neighborhood

site context 52 acres

nala

the nala forms a spine that run across the entire length of the site

roads and nodes

nodes are formed at intersections of major roads

green corridors

green corridors help connect internal roads and brings value to neighbourhoods

phase 01 9 acres

club house

node

park

phase 01 master plan

_architecture palette

the clubhouse The clubhouse marks the entrance to the neighbourhood and follows a simple yet sophisticated design language. Complete with metal , exposed brick and glass, the structure is planned to imbibe the idea of an urban forest by intertwining landscape elements at multiple levels.. A continuous wall acts as a key design element which connects the functions within the clubhouse to that of the main street outside. This is achieved through sleek openings projecting from the face of the compound wall which give a glimpse of the internal activities.

restricting the massing at the ground level reduces parking and open spaces around the plot