QUTB SHAHI HERITAGE PARK
LANDSCAPE RESTORATION
25. Lake Development Water is one of the most beautiful and meaningful features of the landscape development. The baolis at the site inspire us to have a similar kind of feature in the Deccan park area. The present water-body is in the deteriorated condition. The idea is to retain the outline profile of the water-body and create a shallow lake in the region which not only make the serene experience for visitors when they walk towards the archaeological zone but also control the micro-climate of the area. The lake also acts as a transition element from activity zone to the archaeological zone. Supported by:
The depth of the lake – over 10 feet was reduced to 2 feet by filling excess earth removed from various parts of the complex. The mound - built in early 2000s on the west of the lake obstructs the view of the monuments. Portions of the mound will be have to be altered to allow the primary pathway and also visual
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connection to the monuments. Works have now been undertaken for the development of the lake and mound as per the proposed design.
