LANDSCAPE
PORTFOLIO ARCHITECTURE
MIHIR KOTHARI
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE GRADUATE
CONTENT UNITAS UNIVERSITY COMPLEX
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University Landscape focusing on sustainability and water conservation
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WADHWA 25 SOUTH RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS
Ground level and top Podium level commercial landscape design
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PALM BELLAGIO RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS
PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
Planting plan of Rooftop Garden and Amenities
JACKSON STREET BUILDING LANDSCAPE REDESIGN UGA MLA STUDIO PROJECT
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Landscape improvement project with a no-dig constraint
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PG - 29
EAST ATHENS NEXUS, OAK STREET, ATHENS UGA MLA STUDIO PROJECT Community Improvement project focsing on sustainability and economic growth
OCEANARIUM AND AQUATIC RESEARCH CENTER B. ARCH THESIS
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PG - 25
PG - 19
World-class Aquarium Architectural design with focus on vernacular architectural elements
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
UNITAS UNIVERSITY COMPLEX
CHAPTER 01 PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
01 UNITAS UNIVERSITY COMPLEX Softwares Used
Location: Chanddigarh, India Project Type: University Area: 50 Acres Objectives-
- To create a master plan for the university to be built in phases - Focus on sustainability - Designing wetland systems - Master planning of the university spread over 50 Acres
This project involved a team of senior architects, and I was responsible for refining the design, creating the SketchUp model, and conducting research on the site topography, climate, fauna, and flora.
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LEGEND NETWORK 01. MAIN ENTRY 02. INTERNAL ROAD 03. PEDESTRIAN 04. CYCLING TRACK 05. ENTRANCE PLAZA FORUM CENTRAL COURTYARD 06. SEATING PLAZA 07. OUTDOOR CAFE PRODUCTIVE LANDSCAPE 08. FOREST 09. ORCHARD 10. FEILD 11. WATER BODY 12. HOLDING POND 13. CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS 14. VERICOMPOST ARENA 15. BADMINTON COURT 16. VOLLEY BALL COURT 17. BASKETBALL COURT
UNITAS MASTER PLAN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO | UNITAS - UNIVERSITY COMPLEX
UNITAS University is a university project in Mohali. The university project uses many sustainable methods. Wetlands are for the university and hostel block to conserve water. An artificial lake for holding rainwater and cleaning water from the wetlands is created. Thereby, creating biodiversity on campus. The university is spread over an area of the project of 50 acres.
SEATING SPACES AROUND THE HOLDING POND DETAILED PLAN VIEW OF THE TWO ‘BARS’ ALONG THE FOOTBALL GROUND
CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS WITH PATHWAYS AND FOOTBALL GROUND IN THE BACKDROP
DETAILED PLAN VIEW OF THE HOLDING POND AREA
SEATING SPACES WITHIN HOSTEL COURTYARD
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
02 WADHWA 25 SOUTH RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS Softwares Used
Location: Mumbai, India Project Type: Residential Area: 4.5 Acres Objectives-
- Designing the street-level landscaping around the driveway - Designing an amenity landscape space on the top level of the parking podium - Designing the planting plan and the paving plan that is sustainable economically and is attractive to attract new home buyers.
The project was designed and handled solely by me under the supervision of the principal Landscape Architect, this project did not have enough open space around the building which posed as a design constraint. The requirement from the client was to develop a design that would look attractive to new home buyers and add to the value of the property. MIHIR KOTHARI | MLA
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LEGEND 01. VISITOR AND RESIDENTIAL ENTRANCE 02. PEDESTRIAN ENTRANCE 03. EXIT 04.SIT OUT SPACE 05. BOARDWALK 06. WATER CASCADE 07. PLANTER WITH SCULPTURE 08. DROPOFF AREA 09. RAMP 10. CYCLING TRACK 11. PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY 12. SEATING PLAZA 13. SOUTH TOWER 14. NORTH TOWER 15. PARKING WITH PODIUM ABOVE 16. HALF BASKETBALL COURT 17. FOOTBALL COURT 18. BADMINTON COURT 19. SEATING PLAZA 20. NET CRICKET 21. SERVICE ENTRY/EXIT
GROUND LEVEL MASTER PLAN
VIEW OF THE DROP OFF AREA
VIEW OF THE PLAY COURTS
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO | WADHWA 25 SOUTH RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS
VIEW OF THE PARKING PODIUM AND THE TWO WINGS
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LEGEND 01. LAWN 02. RESTAURANT 03. LOBBY 04. CHANGING ROOMS 05. YOGA/ CARDIO ROOM 06. GYMNASIUM 07. WATER DECK 08. JACUZZI 09. SWIMMING POOL 10. MULTI USE GAMES AREA 11. OUTDOOR BARBEQUE 12. SEATING PLAZA 13. CHILDRENS PLAY AREA 14. BEACH POOL 15. PRIVATE JACUZZI 16. KIDS POOL 17. WATER SLIDE 18. FOREST 19. SEATING PLAZA 20. AMPHITHEATER 21. COVERED PATHWAY
PODIUM TOP-FLOOR LANDSCAPE PLAN
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO | WADHWA 25 SOUTH RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
03 PALM BELLAGIO RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS Softwares Used
Location: Raipur, India Project Type: Residential Area: 1.4 Acres Objectives- To create a detailed Bill of quantities of the trees, shrubs and ground covering plants to be used - To develop a planting scheme for the project
Native plants were used to accent the housing complex towers. I was working on the technical aspects of the planting and created a good for construction plan which included all dimensions, setting out points and the bill of quantities of the plants to be procured.
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ZONE A
ZONE B
Eheniam ut stioreperum
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO | PALM BELLAGIO - RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS
ZONE C
DETAILED ROOFTOP PLANTING PLAN ZONE D MIHIR KOTHARI | MLA
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ZONE A
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO | PALM BELLAGIO - RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS
ZONE B
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ZONE C
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO | PALM BELLAGIO - RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS
ZONE D
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OCEANARIUM AND AQUATIC RESEARCH CENTER B. ARCH THESIS
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JACKSON STREET BUILDING LANDSCAPE REDESIGN UGA MLA STUDIO PROJECT
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EAST ATHENS NEXUS, OAK STREET, ATHENS UGA MLA STUDIO PROJECT
CHAPTER 02 ACADEMIC PROJECTS
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
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Location: Kochi, India Project Type: Recreational Area: 13 Acres Objectives-
- Study the construction techniques used to build a large aquarium. - Learning about the water purification and monitoring systems used and understanding the dimensions of the tank as per the requirements of ever species and materials used to build the same. - Understanding the site, its climate, the topography and the surroundings.
An Oceanarium is a large -scale set-up for display of marine organisms in their natural habitat. Besides being a recreational facility, Oceanariums provide first-hand information on marine biodiversity, behavioral patterns, feeding mechanisms, locomotory patterns and provide excellent opportunity to undertake research on various aspects of marine biology. MIHIR KOTHARI | MLA
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Site LocationProximity to the international water way and the peculiar physiographic settings, with an agglomeration of tiny islands in the backdrop The aquarium is designed keeping vernacular courtyards in mind which is a common design element in the houses of the state of Kerala, India. The aquarium is sustainable as well as the water being used is drawn from the backwaters as opposed to using clean municipal water supply and once the water needs to be discharged it is first moved to a polishing pond after filtration which creates another attractive design element.
of Vembanad Lake, makes Kochi the most ideal location for setting up the oceanarium complex. The oceanarium development project, proposed at Puthu Vypeen in Kochi by the State Fisheries Resource Management Society (FIRMA), a Government of Kerala undertaking, forms the country’s first such initiative. It has been conceived as an infotainment facility
SITE LOCATION PLAN
serving the dual objective of information and entertainment. PuthuvypeIt is a western suburb of Kochi City and is a part of Vypin Island which is 24 km long and 2.6 km wide. Vypin island has a total area of 87.85km2. The island is situated on the western side of Ernakulam District. The island is connected to the city by three bridges known as “Goshree” Bridges. The ecology of Vypeen island is unique, endowed with large canals extending over 50 km and a network of small canals emerging there.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO | OCEANARIUM AND AQUATIC RESEARCH CENTER B. ARCH THESIS
AERIAL VIEW OF THE CENTRAL COURTYARD
LEGEND 01. PARKING AREA FOR OCEANARIUM 02. PARKING AREA FOR RESEARCH CENTER 03. FILTERATION PLANT 04. LOADING/UNLOADING BAY 05. ENTERENCE AREA OF THE OCEANRIUM 06. ENTERENCE AREA OF THE RESEARCH CENTER 07. CENTRAL COURTYARD AND SITOUT AREA 08. OUTDOOR CAFE 09. CROCODILE PARK 10. POND AND SITOUT AREA 11. UNDERGROUND TANK 12. SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT (S.T.P.)
OCEANARIUM MASTER SITE PLAN
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LEGEND 01. DG SET AREA 02. FILTRATION PLANT 03. ENTRANCE AREA AND TICKETING COUNTER 04. ENTRANCE AND SECURITY 05. GIFT SHOP 06. INDIAN OCEAN EXHIBIT 07. BREEDING AND RECORD ROOM AREA 08. QUARANTINE ROOM 09. CORAL TANK 10. PACIFIC OCEAN EXHIBIT 11. CENTRAL COURTYARD AND SITOUT AREA 12. CROCODILE PARK 13. OUTDOOR CAFÉ 14. SEAL TANK 15. DOLPHIN TANK 16. BELUGA WHALE TANK WITH TUNNEL 17. SHARK TANK WITH TUNNEL 18. LOADING/UNLOADING BAY 19. RESEARCH CENTER ENTRANCE AND DROP-OFF 20. MAINTENANCE AREA
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO | OCEANARIUM AND AQUATIC RESEARCH CENTER B. ARCH THESIS
LEGEND 01. ATLANTIC OCEAN EXHIBIT 02. TOUCH POOL 03. CORAL TANK 04. MEDITERRANEAN SEA EXHIBIT 05. SHORE TANK 06. MEDITERRANEAN SEA EXHIBIT 07. SEAL TANK 08. AMPHITHEATER FOR DOLPHIN TANK 09. BELUGA WHALE TANK 10. SHARK TANK 11. MAINTENANCE AREA
SOUTH-WEST ELEVATION
LEGEND
LEGEND
01. MOUNTAIN STREAM EXHIBIT 02. AFRICAN LAKE EXHIBIT 03. RESTAURANT 04. ARCTIC OCEAN EXHIBIT 05. AMAZON RIVER EXHIBIT 06. RAIN FOREST EXHIBIT 07. AQUATIC MUSEUM 08. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 09. DOCTORS OFFICE 10. MAINTANENCE AREA
01. ENTRANCE AND WAITING AREA 02. SPILL OUT AREA 03. RESEARCH CENTER OFFICE 04. SEMINAR HALL 05. SURGICAL ROOM 06. STORE ROOM AND LIFT ROOM 07. CHEMICAL LABORATORY 08. LABORATORY 09. STERILIZATION ROOM 10. QUARANTINE AREA
VIEW OF THE HOLDING PLAN
VIEW OF THE HOLDING POND FROM THE FOOT-OVER BRIDGE
SECTION GOING THOUGH THE AMPHITHEATER AND THE CENTRAL COURTYARD
VIEW OF THE CENTRAL COURTYARD
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
05 EAST ATHENS NEXUS, OAK STREET, ATHENS UGA MLA STUDIO PROJECT Softwares Used
Location: Oak Street, Athens Project
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Community
Improvement Area: 13.30 Acres Objectives-
- To redevelop the Oak Street residential area which would be relevant in the next 30 years - Designing community spaces that can be used by all age groups - Designing in a way that is commercially viable and profitable - Use the existing firefly trail in the design
This particular community has a mix of people across all age groups, this community should have a mix of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces that would encourage people to walk or bike.
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MASTER SITE PLAN OF THE OAK STREET NEXUS
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO | EAST ATHENS NEXUS, OAK STREET, ATHENS UGA MLA STUDIO PROJECT
The infrastructure should promote sustainable living, like using renewable energy sources or efficiency in water management. The community should be aesthetically pleasing which can contribute to residents’ wellbeing, foster a sense of pride in the community, and attract new residents and businesses. I designed a central plaza space that has a rainwater harvesting pond, seating spaces, and commercial storefronts along it. This area was redesigned keeping the topography in mind and also acknowledges the historic structures that are on this street.
AMPHITHEATER
CENTRAL PLAZA AREA
SECTION THROUGH THE CENTRAL SPINE
CENTRAL SPINE
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
06 JACKSON STREET BUILDING LANDSCAPE REDESIGN UGA MLA STUDIO PROJECT Softwares Used
Location: Jackson St., Athens Project
Type:
Landscape
Redesign Area: 3.50 Acres Objectives-
- To create planting schemes without disturbing the ground - Create usable spaces in the Williams Plaza - Make both floors ADA-accessible through landscaping
The JACKSON STREET BUILDING was built in 1961 when it opened as the Visual Arts Building, home of the Department of Art. Immediately adjacent to the Jackson Street Building is the Old Athens Cemetery the borders of this burial ground formerly extended much further than the current gated area seen today. MIHIR KOTHARI | MLA
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MASTER SITE PLAN OF THE JACKSON STREET BUILDING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO | JACKSON STREET BUILDING LANDSCAPE REDESIGN UGA MLA STUDIO PROJECT
Due to the unknown locations of many graves a no-dig policy was adopted. Because of this there are restrictions on ground disturbance which has prevented addressing significant landscape and infrastructure needs on the site of the JSB. The project focuses on providing viable solutions without disturbing the ground.
PERGOLA SEATING SPACES
SECTION GOING THROUGH THE RAISED PLATFORM AND THE ADA-ACCESS RAMP
RAISED PLATFORM WITH SEATING
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