KHAR CHUNG RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT-SKARDU
KHARCHUNG RIVERFRONT PARK-SKARDU
WOMEN FRIENDLY BUS STOP DESIGN- KARACH
HALMA RANGA DISTRICT PARK-SKARDU
GANGOOPI CHANNEL SKARDU
Location: Hussainabad River Front, Skardu City, Baltistan
Kharchung or New Hussainabad area’s proximity to the river creates potential for a vibrant neighbourhood community with the Indus river as it’s public recreation facility. To prevent ad-hoc construction and encroachment of riparian buffer, the concept plan effectively utilises the land to provide housing, education facilities, health facilities, parks, and a regulated hospitality zone along the riverfront with a riverfront natural park
1968 Khasra map overlayed along with riparian buffers, demarcated Forest Department land , community graveyard and private land. 273 plots of 10,890 sqft each has been allocated to migrants. The residential zone will consist of 1-2 kanal double storey households
The neighbourhood is predominantly composed of Residential, Public, Hospitality and Recreation zones. Within each zone multiple land uses are permitted based on the building by laws and regulations. A buffer zone with integrated green infrastructure is also included.
Road Linkage to Anchan Nagar’s Transport Terminal
Riverfront park Khar Chung
Break the barrier and bring value added assets (park and river) to the site to create a network of publc spaces
Tot Lots, Playgrounds and smaller open spaces connected Greenways for pedestrian and bike trails extending to the riverfront
Private developes land earmarked for housing scheme and apartments
Existing Graveyard mound demarcated for the community
The riverfront at the greenfield development of Kharchung would serve as a front yard with architecture facing green space, pedestrian walkways, parks and water landings. Stormwater runoff to be controlled through bioswales and rich riverside vegetation along the buffer.
Terraced seating and ramps extend to the riverfront featuring food kiosks andaccessible open spaces for play and recreation. Creating pedestrian connections to the park for safe crossings and informal street activity
Establish Greenways and connection of pedestrian and bike trails that extend the riverfront walk. 100’ Riparian buffer and a river walk overlooking the woodland riverside vegetation.
Halma Ranga is a popular riverside recreation space for locals and tourists. However with the recent onslaught of guest houses and road improvement the site is feeling the impact of potential habitat loss. The Masterplan envisions the site as the new District park with a focus on ecological restoration coupled with recreation facilities.
Total site area: 253.6 acres
Existing natural forested area: 139 Acres (6,050,000 sq ft)
Demarcated Park Area: 114.6 Acres (4991648 sq ft)
Revival of Skardu’s historic landmark
Skardu City Gilgit Baltistan , Pakistan
The Site features the Gangoo Pi Nallah which is used as a source of water irrigation and as a walking path by locals. Upon physical inspection of study area the channel area seems in a state of neglect.
Currently the history of Gangoo Pi is safe in oral tradition told by locals who wish to see the history of this ancient water channel preserved physically through the conservation of the nallah.
Poor accessibility and wayfidinding to the site for both pedestrian and car users makes the site largely inaccessible to the public and tourist despite it’s rich history
It is reimagined as a linear park and a historic trail that can be an active public space.
In Karachi women are more dependent on public transport than men as many alternate forms of transport are unavailable to them.
Women face challenges in using public transport that emanates from the idea that it is “unsafe”. A women friendly bus stop design aims to provide comfort, legibility efficiency and safety.
The porous separation in the form of rotational panels allows women to negotiate their privacy
integration of tech allows for real time security response by giving agency to the commuters. Active collaboration with local safe city application
