Vishal Panjwani, MLA Portfolio by Vishal Panjwani

Vishal Panjwani B.Arch, M.L.Arch

Address : 56, Neelkanth Vihar, Airport runway road, Ahmedabad-382340 Date of birth : 21st September, 1989 Contact number : +91 9276814015 e-mail : ar.vishalpanjwani@gmail.com Language skills : English, Hindi, Gujarati, Sindhi

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS Jun 2007 - July 2012

Bachelors of Architecture with distinction APIED, D.C. Patel School of Architecture, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand. Major subjects : Architecture studios, Housing studios, Urban design studio, Design workshops, History of Architecture, Advance structures, Conservation, Building construction and Technology and Materials Dissertation Design thesis : The Urban Neighbourhood - A typo-morphological approach towards a humanized settlement. Case - Ahmedabad new city Guided by - Prof. Yatin Pandya

Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

Masters of Landscape Architecture with first class CEPT University, Ahmedabad Major subjects : Landscape design studios, Regional landscape, Theory of Landscape Architecture, Planting design, Geology, hydrology, Lighting design, Ecology, landscape engineering, landscape planning and Field study of plants. Minor subjects : Generating forms through making, Sculptures, Outdoor furnishing, Urban works Experimental lab and Designed presentations. Dissertation Masters in Landscape Architecture Research and Design Thesis : ENLIVENING THE LOST CITY - LANDSCAPE AS A SOLUTION . Case of Siddhpur, Gujarat Guided by : Prof. Deepa Maheshwari

WORKSHOPS AND RESEARCH PAPERS Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

Landscape Assessment and regional studies of Gangtok region in Sikkim at CEPT http://portfolio.cept.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/LANDSCAPE-ASSESSMENTOF-GANGTOK-SIKKIM.pdf The Mechanism of a Canal as an Urban space, Bangkok, Thailand. (CEPT Winter School) “Landscape: a window to the beautiful or ugly?” - Manufactured Landscapes “The gardens of yesterday- for tomorrow” - Mughal Gardens “Vision - Tracing the ideal cities” - French Gardens Seminars Commemorating the Dead - Reminiscing the cultural Landscapes, Woodland Cemetery, Stockholm Landscape of "THEN" and "NOW" - Evolution of Landscape Design Seminar on Renaissance Gardens

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Apr 2019 - Apr 2020

I was associated with the SAMAK Landscape team as a Senior Landscape Designer where I was leading landscape design team with wide range of projects including high end residential landscapes, corporate interior and exterior landscapes, commercial and hospitality landscapes in and around NCR.

Oct 2016 - Apr 2019

Worked as a Landscape Architect in BDP (Building Design Partnership), New Delhi. The nature of the work involves handling Landscape projects of varying scales, capacity and nature such as Institutions, Commercial Landscapes, Master planning, Townships and Urban Landscapes. While working on these projects, I have gained proficiency in Design Development phases from Concept to Commission, Master Planning, Site Design and Site Inspection.

Dec 2012- May 2014

Experience of working in one of the leading Landscape Architecture firms in India M/s. Prabhakar B Bhagwat, Ahmedabad as a Architect, which involves practice in the field of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning. The nature of work involved Conceptual designing, Detailing, Presentations, Working Drawings, Scheduling and Monitoring, Material specifications, Coordination with Consultants, Rate Analysis, periodic Site inspections. Worked as a Freelance Architect. Executed and completed Residential Architecture and Interior Design projects.

July 2012- Dec 2012

July 2010- Dec 2010

Experience of working with Ar.Girish Doshi, Pune, as a trainee. The nature of work involved making Process Models, process 3Ds, Design and Working Drawings, Detail Sketches and Drawings, Quantities, Site visits.

May 2009 - July 2009

Worked as a trainee with Ar. Yatin Pandya, Ahmedabad

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS / PARTICIPATIONS Jun 2007 - July 2012

Selected to present thesis in COA-NIASA awards for excellence in Architectural Thesis held at Surat. Thesis got short listed at zonal level in NIASA awards, one among top 10 entries in zone 2 and published by COA-NIASA in archiving architectural thesis 2012. Thesis was qualified in Birla White Yuvaratna awards 2012. Participated and sent thesis entry in century ply aces of spaces awards 2012. Secured top position for thesis in college. Secured first position in 4th and 5th year and received scholarship from college in 1st, 4th and 5th year. Headed HUDCO trophy and won citation in annual NASA convention 2011 held at Ahmedabad. Worked and participated in LIK trophy, and won special mention in 52nd annual NASA convention 2009 held at SRM, Chennai.

Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

1st and 2nd Semesters work got selected for semester end exhibition at CEPT university. Received CEPT trust scholarship in 2nd and 3rd Semester. Represented Faculty of Architecture as President (Head of Council member) at CEPT university.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Autocad Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustrator Coreldraw Sketchup MS Office Hand drafting

INTERESTS

Traveling, Video graphy, Photography, Trekking, hiking, Table tennis, Graphic design

PROFESSIONAL KEY PROJECTS M/s. Prabhakar B Bhagwat (2010-2012) The ARK, Vadodara

The ARK is an office Building with an art gallery in Vadodara with total built up area of 8000 sq.m. Worked as a project co-ordinator which involved Design Development, preparation of Tender and Working drawings along with Quantities, Services, and Structural coordination of the project. (Complete)

Gala Haven, Ahmedabad

Gala Haven is a residential apartment complex in Ahmedabad. Worked as a part of the design team developing Landscape plan, Detailed Drawings and Planting drawings for the project. (Complete)

Palava, Dombivali

Palava is an Integrated Smart City developed by the Lodha Group, spread over 4,500 acres. Worked as a part of the multi disciplinary team developing Master Plan of the city, Landscape strategies and Presentation Drawings. (ongoing)

Lodha Supremus, Mumbai

Lodha Supremus is a corporate office complex in Worli and Powai, Mumbai. Worked as a Project co-ordinator for Landscape design, Details of Landscape Elements, Landscape BOQ and Working Drawings. (Complete)

Casa Rio, Mumbai

Casa Rio is a Residential development in Mumbai. Worked as a part of the Landscape design team developing Detail Landscape Working Drawings along with Services coordination. (Complete)

BDP, New Delhi (2016-2018) IIT, Mandi

IIT Mandi is a Prestigious University project in the outskirts of Mandi at the foothills of the Himalayas, spread over 538 acres; 1st phase 150 acres; total built up area in 1st phase 1,25,000 sqm. Developing the Landscape design, tender drawings and handling the site co-ordination of LP3 which included detailed Landscape of Public square of Institutional buildings within the campus on a fairly contoured and ecologically sensitive site. (Ongoging)

Godrej Golf Links, Noida

Godrej Golf Links is a 100 acre township in Noida including Golf Course, Luxury Villas, Apartment blocks, Club Houses, and Retail. The scope of work involved detailed Landscape Design with a focus on Pedestrian friendly Streetscapes. Involved in co-coordinating the Landscape design and development between BDP and other consultants like MEP, Structure and Architecture which were a part of the project. Preparing various Landscape strategies to solve site related issues and Landscape proposal for overall site. Preparation of design development, tender drawings and GFCs of seven typologies of streets that impart hierarchy within the residential cluster. Landscape proposal for Individual Villas, Residential clusters, Streetscapes, Recreational areas, Club Houses and Retail strip.

MIVIDA, Cairo

MIVIDA is a Retail park located approximately 28km east of downtown Cairo, to the south-west edge of the Emaar Mivida neighbourhood development and comprises two defined plots A and B with a total site area of 115,677 mÂ˛. The project involved preparation of Developed Design Report including various Landscape concepts and detailed Hardscape and Softscape drawings with International standards.

About Me VISHAL PANJWANI Landscape Architect B.Arch, M. L.Arch, He is a qualified Landscape Architect graduated from Center for Environmental Planning & Technology (CEPT), Ahmedabad in July 2016. His key projects presented “Enlivening the Lost city- Landscape as a solution” dealing with a specific case of Sidhpur, Gujarat and “The Urban Neighborhood – A typo-Morphological approach towards humanized settlement taking case of Godrej Garden City, Ahmedabad", which was short listed in NIASA and got published by COA in 2012. After completing his Bachelors degree from Institute of Environmental Design, Anand in 2012, he worked for two years in leading landscape design firm M/s. Prabhakar B Bhagwat in Ahmedabad. During his work period he was actively involved in design development, detailing and presentations of many interesting projects ranging from residential landscapes, parks, corporate centers, institutions, waterfront developments, master planning and restoration of natural corridors. He has worked on some of the important projects like Palava Master plan (Mumbai), The ARK (Vadodara), Gala Haven (Ahmedabad) and various corporate and residential landscapes for Lodha gourp. He completed Masters in Landscape Architecture from CEPT University, Ahmedabad and joined BDP, New Delhi in October 2016. He was handling projects like IIT Mandi, Godrej Golf Links (Noida), Godrej Garden City (Ahmedabad) Sector-17 Urban Regeneration (Chandigarh), MIVIDA (Cairo). While working on these projects, he has gained proficiency in design development phases from concept to commission, master planning and site design and site inspection. He is a great environment enthusiast and is also actively associated with professional organizations such as the Indian Society of Landscape Architects (ISOLA). He was associated with the SAMAK Landscape team for one year as a Senior Landscape Designer where he was leading landscape design team with wide range of projects including high end residential landscapes, corporate interior and exterior landscapes, commercial and hospitality landscapes in and around NCR. He intends to nurture his capabilities towards topics related to Architecture and Landscape Architecture and their technical nittygritties.

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Contents Masters of Landscape Architecture Rejuvenating the "LOST" One Tree Hill garden, Kankaria Lake, Ahmedabad

Fluid Connections Corporate Park, Ahmedabad

Reginal Landscape Study Gangtok, Sikkim

Farm Retreat Palaj, Gandhinagar

Finding Datum Residential courtyard, Ahmedabad

The Alchemists Abode Corporate oďż˝ce, ďż˝adodara

Gala Haven Residential Landscape, Ahmedabad

House on Grid Residence, Pune

House of Courts Residence, Pune

Professional Work M/s. Prabhakar B. Bhagwat

navkar architects

Visualizations

Rejuvenating the "LOSTďż˝ One Tree Hill garden, Dutch Cemetery, Kankaria Lake, Ahmedabad

A recreational space which is completely ignorned being part of kankaria lake. It has a historic value connected to dutch traders existence of Dutch in Ahmedabad. A green open space with interesting landforms with ďż˝ora and fauna. It comes under lakefront corridor but presence of lake is not recognized. Part of historic era of Ahmedabad which needs to be revitalized with the only Indo - Dutch structure preserved in Ahmedabad. Purpose to visit garden is being lost. The "Garden" lacks its historical importance and the purpose of having a serene view of the adjacent Kankaria lake has been ignored. Making garden as both, a fundamental act as well s a dialougue between human beings and surroundings. Giving Identity to garden and hence Rejuvenating the Lost.

Context of Site

Historical Precincts and water Demarcated gardens

Landmarks

All open spaces

Site was selected based on the presence of water in Ahmedabad. It had to have a historical background. A large recreational space having an axial form. Mythological and memorial background which formed a strong point for site selection. A garden with Dutch cemetery is opposite to Kankaria lake. There was a tree on its peak of the garden. When the garden was developed, it became famous as "One Tree Hill" garden. The tombs of the Dutch and the Armenians add beauty to garden. 4

Site

Section AA

Section BB

Section CC

Section DD

Layers and Landscape edges

Seasonal Variation

Ground textures

In morning majority of people come individually for jogging, doing yoga and exercise. In evening, it becomes the destination for all people ranging from kids to old people who wants to spend quality time away from busy routine. So it is the most popular place for for tourism and picnic.

Morning user activity

Evening user activity

West edge of garden facing road is not densely planted hence there is too much of traďż˝c noise.

East edges of garden faces the lake. The garden has dense vegetation and fencing which act as barriers and restricting the view of lake.

Interpretations ONE FOCAL POINT RADIATING SURROUNDING is the �rst concern, where the sense of existence of a continous stretch for the eye is justi�ed. A STRONG AXIS is the second concern where the eye establishes a direct contact with the surroundings due to a clear way for the eye. These characteristics help the garden slowly reveal its identity and features rather than exposing all of them at once, doing injustice to the concept as a whole.

In the frame, the vision of the eye gets blocked due to dense foliage along the trial. That is when this portion of the trail justi�es the experience of �Journey through the Green�. With the small narrow path along the dense cover, one experiences a serene waltk.

In the second frame, the eye slightly equips itself to clear its vision along the walk. That is when this portion of the walk justi�es the experience of "break along the green".

In the third frame, the clutter clears some more, where now the eye can see the extend of green along the path. hence this portion of the trail justi�es the experience of �horizons broa�ening�.

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MERGING THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE is the third conercn which is justi�ed here, since merging both the presets helps provide a �ow to the garden in terms of merging the di�erent entities. The only feature which provides a strong character to the space is the WAY THE SPACE IS BEING USED. a space well planned in terms of its function always leave a mark in the common man�s mind.

In the fourth frame, the clutter clears and the eye can see a rythm of green along the path and it being clearly visible. hence this portion of the trail justi�es the experience of �visibility�.

In this portion of the trial, the eye tries to � n d t h e l o s t s t r u c t u re s w i t h a background of green, which are suppose to be the heritage structures of the site. hence this portion of the trail justi�es the experience of ��n�ing the lost�.

In the sixth frame, the eye �nally �nds the lost structures with a pleasant journey along the green, and this portion of the trail correctly justi�es the experience of �rejuvenating the lost�.

Legend

Design

1. Main entrance 2. Water channel 3. Mounds 4. Main axial path 6. Kids play area 7. Viewing tower 8. Lawn 9. Hidden paths 10. Labyrinths 11. Porous points 12. Viewing points 13. Landforms 14. Steps in water 15. Waterbody 16. Dutch tombs 17. Wind breakers 18. Frames

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Section 5

Section through pathway

View of platform for Dutch tombs

Idea of lost and hidden spaces which are not presently being used where eye tries to ďż˝nd the hidden unused spaces with a background of green.

View of porous points through dense vegetation

Idea of repetitive bold, geometrical guiding elements frames the immediate vision and deďż˝nes the path. 9

View of stepping stones near waterbody

View of folded landforms overlooking waterbody

Introducing unique activities through ground modulation Series of events happening on either side of the main axis at diďż˝erent levels. Thus introducing activities by which it gets an identity will make people connect with the garden.

Idea of emphasising the porous points, viewing points or vistas overlooking the kankaria lake through the dense cover.

Merging inside and outside A garden which is surrounded by walls on all sides becomes an asolated space. Allowing the edges to open up and to make them as interactive edge between in and outwill allow people to engage with the garden and make them feel a part of it even though they pass along the edges everyday. 10

Fluid Connections Ugati Corporate Park, Gandhinagar

S h re e U g a t i c o r p o ra t e p a r k i s l o c a t e d o n Gandhinagar highway which connects Ahmadabad and Gandhinagar. All buildings on that highway are accessible by service road parallel to the main road and there is a 30m wide green belt between service road and the main road which makes the area very serene and calm. To imbibe the organic aspect into the landscape, taking inspiration from the basic form and typology of a river. �e�ning the basic forms of �ow of a river, which when branches into tributaries goes and meets into a delta. Exploration of the various textures of water and earth, and depicting them in the themes of various courts and spaces. �e�ning the basic structure and �ow of the landscape. The landscape is articulated over the thought of ��ow�, where the form and elements of landscape are planned in manner to depict the characters of water. The design here basically speaks about the coherent form of a tributary. The main movement spines here mimic the veins of the tributaries, where through the overlapping of these veins, the spaces generated are the landscaped spaces. These landscaped spaces acquire dynamic �owing forms like that of water bodies, Ghats, other functions and elements like congregation courts with trellis, raised and sloping planters, benches, creeper pits, long stretches of ornamental planting etc. The main intention of giving such shape to the overall landscape was to let the landscape be �uidic and acquire the dynamic nature which extends itself to the boundaries of the site and then bursts out in the form of planting. Hence, the landscape would acquire the same look-feel like that of a tributary with all of the characters contributing for the same

Analysis

Process sketches

Fluid lines with the theme courts

ďż˝paces ďż˝owing with themes courts

Central open with staggered courts

Inspirations

Landscape Plan

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LEGEND: 1. Entrance ramp amidst dense planting 2. Plant pockets with seating areas 3. Planters guarding the entrance with ornamental planing 4. Dense planting at the edges- a splash of colours seen from a distance; depicting the branching of the tributaries from the river. 5. View and access points to the dense planting - where one can step down into the dense planting areas and take a stroll ; a depiction of woods. 6. Ornamental planters- the form symbolises the �ow of a river, the highs and lows of a tide. 7. Central water body - the central attraction point; depicting the main river.

8. Benches on the plaza- the orientation follows the lines of the �ooring which merge to single point-depicting the concept of �ow of the river. 9. Skylights with benches 10. Plaza with copper bands in �ooring- the �ooring lines �ow together and merge to a single point; depicts the �ow of a river and creates a look feel of a �owing landscape.

All the elements of the landscape here, together are composed in a manner to recreate the feeling of the a source of river �owing and branching into its tributaries. The vibrancy in the form and colours are depicted by th planting, where the colours are subtle inside the plaza and continue to become darker and more vibrant till the edge of the site. Inside the dense planting areas are stroll areas where one feels being amidst the woods. The form of the waves are seen in the form of the planters where the concept of the "�ow" becomes more clearer and visible. The literal prescence of water is done by the central water body which holds the entire design and its elements together. the �ooring adds drama where the waves are depicted by the copper band and the intermediate bands orient themselves towards one point and give a feeling of �owing water. the tilte of the project su�ces since the entire picturesque gives a consolidated feeling of a �owing river.

Planting plan

"The Bursting Green" - the plant material ranges from subtle shades of green to bright shades of ďż˝owering plants across the landscape. the bright shades of the landscape burst out of the compound wall and form a continuity with the green corridor.

"The Woods"-The design terminates into woods, which oďż˝ers refuge from the noise and dust and also soothe the eyes of the visitor. The water source adds drama to the landscape by giving a feeling of a water fall inside the The seamless continuity exists even in the smallest of the details which creates a sense of trials amongst the woods. The loosely laid stones within the green and in the stones gives a feeling of serenity.

The water body rises and falls across the plaza depicting the rise and fall of the waves.

Planter details

Planter section

Plaza

The Vertical Flow - Flow in terms of height variations in planters which across as waves in the landscape. The Flowing Green -Form and materials of the planters with the bench, the curves and the materials indicate the suggested "ďż˝ow" in the form.

Regional Landscape study Gangtok, Sikkim

This project aims to study, understand and analyse the Gangtok region and look into issues pertaining to region and address it through appropriate solutions. To study natural resources of the Gangtok region, assess the landscape character of Gangtok region, understanding culture and lifestyle of the people, identifying critical area of the region and ďż˝nally evaluating ecological values and strengthening the same for sustainable development of the region. Methodology involved study of Gangtok region with respect to - history, climate, topography, hydrology, geology, soil, ďż˝ora fauna, landuse. Analysing and drawing inferences by overlaying layers. Providing proposals and guidelines for issues identiďż˝ed.

Location and Climate

�lassi��ation of �limate of Sikkim

Elevation of region

History, Evolution and Culture of Sikkim

World trade route passing through Sikkim

Festivals of Sikkim

Topography

The city of Gangtok lies at elevation of 1650m above sea level. The lowest elevation in the watershed region is 300m and the highest is 4350m above sea level. The lowest elevation is in the south-west region of the watershed and the highest elevation is in the north-east region.

Aspect map

Slope

75% of the area has slopes ranging from steep slopes to escarpments. North-eastern sides of the region consisits of slope ranging from 5% to 150% which is frommoderate to very steep, whereas the south western region consists of slopes from 5%to 80%. Slopes above 25%would reqiure soil conservation measures to prevent soil erosion by water.

Geology

Sikkim geology is an archaeon geological formation, which is hard and strong formation. Region majorly consist of gneiss and schist formations. Granite metamorphoses to gneiss, the strength is same, just the structure is diďż˝erent. The slope of the region is one of the major reason for landslides. The steepness of the slope is the indicator for the landslide prone areas. Fault line areas are the dangerous areas for the landslides.

Soil types

Eight soil depth classes have been identi�ed ranging from very shallow to deep. Soil texture is a very important factor for determining the plant growth. Ten soil texture class had been identi�ed. The watershed was characterized by di�erent landforms viz. ridge, rocky cli�, side slopes at di�erent elevations and were subjected to soil erosion mainly caused by intensive rain. 62.1% area is subjected to moderate erosion and 23.6 % area is subjected to moderate severe erosion.

Watershed

From the �ash �ood hazard risk and vulnerability map, 4.08% of the area fall in very high risk zone with 5.43% of the total settlement to be a�ected and 95.9% of the area fell in low risk zone. tapping water for the upstream settlements will not be feasible as it will be against gravity. There is a pressing need to increase the capacity of many water main lines to facilitate transport os water to various water de�cient areas.

Sikkim watershed

Springs and springsheds

Almost all of the villages use surface water for irigation and domestic purpose both. Water is supplied through pipelines connected to springs (Jhoras) erupted near the villages. Springs on the upper altitude usually percolate or into or run over the ground and burst up as a contact spring in the lower regions. The catchment areas of the springs needs to be preserved as these are the major source of water for agriculture and also contributes the river. Only the main river beds are considered for recharge potential. Recharge potential map was derived by laying slope, soil, springs, and geology map.

Ground water recharge potential

Landuse

The map comprehends the existence of multiple species in a particular forest area. It can also be infered that the faunal habitats are away from urbanised precincts. This might be due to the settlement growth of the city. The Asiatic black bear lie closest to human habitats, thus there has to be a guideline to prevent future conďż˝icts.

Sal dry forest fauna species (Elevation : 100m- 1700m) Jungle cat, Common leopard Eartern oak Hemlok fauna species (Elevation : 1700m3000m) Red panda, Asiatic black bear, Clouded leopard Rhodendron (Elevation : 3000m- 4000m) Musk deer, Himalayan wolf Fauna Habitat map

Forests types

Sal dry forest ďż˝ora species (Elevation : 100m- 1700m) Gauga pinnata, Albezia lebbeck, Terminallia chebula, Terminalia crenulata, Ficus garica, Cedrela s, Eurya Eartern oak Hemlok ďż˝ora species (Elevation : 1700m3000m) Quercus, Castanopsis tribuloide, Rubia tinctorum

Sal dry forest/chir forest

Rhodendron (Elevation : 3000m- 4000m) Viburnum plicatum, Stephania, Celphalantha, Maesa Dry mixed forest

Eastern oak Hemlok

Conjecture What one can infer after the study of Gangtok region is that there are several issues but mainly pertaining to tourism and the urbanization. There is lot of pressure on existing natural resources of Gangtok as its the only developed region with proper infrastructure. And therefore there is a strong pull towards it, with lot of rural population migrating in search of job. The push factor from rural side is that of the lack of proper agricultural practice due to unawareness towards techniques and technology.

Problems...

Over exploitation of resources Unbalanced economy Over population Migration from rural to urban Depletion of natural resources

Tourism is now one of the largest industries in the world that has developed alongside the fascinating concept of ecotourism. The concept of tourism could be traced back to ancient times when people traveled with a view to acquiring knowledge of unknown lands and people, for the development of trade and commerce, for religious preaching and also for the sheer adventure of discovery. The tourism infrastructure as well as seasonal arrival of tourists in the Gangtok city and to develop the probabilistic travel model on the basis of tourist perception which will help the tourism department for the further economic development of the area. Therefore the proposal for centralized tourism is decentralization of tourism through rural tourism which takes care of all the issues. And for haphazard urbanization we can propose guidelines for the areas which can be developed in future. Decentralization of tourism Decentralization could o�er greater e�ciency and e � e c t i v e n e s s i n a n u m b e r o f d i � e re n t a re a s . Experimentation and innavation can be fostered by decentralisation, and this can increase the chances of generating more e�ective development strategies. Decentralisation may also help enhance the motivation of �eld level personnel, as they have greater responsibility for the programmes they manage. The approach here for decentralisation is through 'Rural Tourism'

Statistics of domestic tourists arrival

Statistics of international tourists arrival

Adventure tourism Rural Tourism Religious Tourism Cultural Tourism Eco Tourism Honeymoon Tourism Agri-Tourism

Critical areas

Critical areas were identiďż˝ed on the basis of overlapping layers of dense vegetation, degrading areas, areas prone to soil erosion, spring recharges, existing forests, fauna and elevation of the region. Villages intersecting with the critical areas will need to be preserved along with the rich biodiversity of the area. Villages overlapping with the spring recharge areas should not have any trekking and camping activities which might in turn pollute the region. The biodiverse hot springs need to be conserved.

Potential tourists attractions

Adventure tourism potential Cli� climbing, Kayaking, and Para-gliding High elevation and rocky strata is ideal for cli� climbing activities. The existing rivers are fast mountain rivers and provide ample challenge for activities like kayaking. Pilgrimage tourism potential Monastery There are quite a few existing old monasteries i n a n d a ro u n d G a n g to k . T h e re i s a n opportunity to convert the others into destinations. Cultural tourism potential Tribal village The day to activities and the festivals celebrated by tribals are a major attraction for people interested in the culture of this unique place in the country.

Eco tourism potential Kaser i Hind butter�y, Rhododendron People with an interest in the natural world are attracted by the special �ora and fauna indigenous to the region,like the Rhododendron and the Kaser i Hind butter�ies. Agro tourism potential Oranges and terrace farming Agricultural practices on the slopes is very di�erent and specialised on the hills. This attracts a lot of people who like to witness the beauty of the layered patterns formedby the winding terraces. The site of special fruits like oranges is also a magnet for tourists.

Route map

Route 1 Route 2 Route 3 Forest and eco tourism - Cultural and pilgrimage Agro tourism trekking trails tourism

Route 3 A d v e n t u re - t re k k i n g , camping and water sports

Villages - Karporang, Chhemil, Villages - Burtuk, Luing, V i l l a g e s - N a n d o k , Villages - Singtam, Burung, R o n g y e k , C h a n d m a r i , P h e n g y a n g , L i n g d u m , Gaosharan, Changey Senti, Nimtar, Phekchu. Tathangchen, Lachun. Tadong, Namnang. Aho, Samsing, Pakyong.

Stratergies for Pekyong village

Stratergies for Singtam village

Farm Retreat

Palaj, Gandhinagar

This exercise aims at reviving the agricultural economy at old Palaj and the surrounding area. The intent is to develop an agriculture research center with open areas at suitable locations on the site to conduct experimental farming, together with the current residents of palaj village. The site is to be developed as a model for progress of areas like Palaj where land currently desecrated condition is reinvented into an economy generation system. The farmlands shall synthesize customized mosaics to exhibit a variety landscape grains. The idea is to redeďż˝ne robust dynamics of the existing ravines while promoting the growth of riparian fauna and ďż˝ora and hybridizing compelling interventions to create interest for outsiders at the site, inviting tourism and awareness of the present natural heritage.

Nature walk along the ravine

Community participation

Experimental farming

Farmer's market

Farmretreat cottages

Learning at the agriculture center

Location Palaj is a village located towards east of Gandhinagar city. The village on the west side of the main highway along the river is old Palaj. Many of the residents have moved out the village because of lack of resources and opportunities. The ravines conďż˝gure as physical feature of site. The general slope of the site is towards west from north east. The highest elevation is 80m whereas the lowest is 50m.These is a sudden drop in elevation seen near the river edge.

Sections through the undulating land mass

Landmark visual references

Visual imagery of the surrounding - showing visual references and the horizon

The river was the only source of water 100 years ago. The river water was used for bathing, cleaning washing, drinking, by the cattle as well as the villagers.

Topographical edges

15 year back the river became seasonal due to successive constructions of dams on the river. The villagers had to rely on an alternate source of water for the dry period, hence they constructed wells.

Vegetation edges When the river dried up completely and well water level lowered, borewells were dug up.

Issues Poor water retention capacity of the soil Threat to the riparian corridor Threat to the existing eco systems Decrease in farming Government acquisition of land for institutional purposes Lesser opportunities to generate revenue Lack of public space for the villagers Invasive species has taken over the area

Hydrological edges

Broad strategies DEVELOPING VARIED ECOSYSTEMS (provide opportunities for diďż˝erent habitats)

Ravines

Forests

Thickets

Butterďż˝y area Ponds

PROMOTE DEPLETING OCCUPATION OF FARMING To propose an 'Agriculture research center which takes up projects of farming research and experimentation to improve the quality and quantity of the produce without altering the ecosystem.

Rotation cycle to maintain and enhance the soil quality

Agro forestry

Promote breeding of livestock

Farming workshops

Harvesting

Generating revenue through milk products

A COMMON GATHERING SPACE A community space where many common activities and festivals can be held.

PEOPLE'S PARTICIPATION (Generating employment for the villagers) Providing opportunities for unemployed and illiterate villagers on the site

Community gathering space

Stabilizing the ground water and increasing the soil water retention capacity

Bioretention cell

�n�ltration trench

Flea market

P R O M O T I N G T O U R I S M F O R E N V I R O N M E N TA L AWARENESS The site o�ers a dynamic experience and can impart a lot of awareness towards the ecosystems and functioning of an environment at di�erent levels and scales. Tourism can generate revenue which can be for site maintenance

Experiences

Dining by riverside

Formal avenue

Cottages in the midst of orchards and farms

Landmarks to relate

Trails

Broad vistas

Forks to explore

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Masterplan

Legend

1. Administrative block 2. Information center 3. Nature trail 4. Farmer's market 5. Community ground 6. Green house and nursery 7. Crop ďż˝eld 8. Orchards 9. Cattle sheds 10. Vegetable ďż˝elds 11. Water bodies 12. Bio-retention cell 13. Restaurant 14. Cottages 15. Avifauna habitat

Circulation and built

Vegetation, water and revenue

STABILIZING THE RAVINE (freezing the ravine) The ravines oďż˝er dynamism to the landscape of the site and acts as a prominent identifying feature. It also attracts diverse ďż˝ora and fauna due to its dense vegetation.

Intervention What is a frame? It is an element through which the sense of a broader context is perceived in a particular manner or direction. Why frames? "Frame" is what captures the images and memory of people and hence preserves the sight of what was previously there.

Tunnel open at the end of cli� through the landforms can act as echo zones, meditation zones, eating space.

FOR WHOM ? Creation of a URBAN landscape which can be used, experienced and enjoyed by all strata's of society. For youth it can be a place where they will realise the importance natural landscape and become sensitive towards nature. For children it can be a visual park where they can innocently play with elements of nature such as sky, land and water. An artist will visualise the space to be a series of frames with di�erent visions, self generating and vibrant giving an opportunity for creativity and thoughts to �ow in.

Journey through the green. With the small narrow path along the dense cover and design element focuses the vision of the trail.

Visual connectivity can be established through the intimate relationship between the "HARD" and "SOFT" i.e. "IN" and "OUT".

Hidden Plate with diďż˝erent moods

Series of events experienced by user i.e. "Landscape Frames".

Key plan

Finding Datum

Residential courtyard, Ahmedabad It was a short exercise in which we had to design a residential courtyard by making abstract paintings based on words and meanings. Here paintings are based on words datum, lagging, blending and tectonics. Datum; is not just a plane or a line to which all other elements in a scenario are in relation to, but it is also a point of intervention to the human eye, where it starts to enjoy the beauty created by the human mind to unveil the experience of how it merges with all other Datum elements and created a wholesome experience for one. It leads to a level of curiousness in the human mind, compels one to see perceive the same sight in di�erent manners.

MergingDatum

The manipulation of thoughts by the merging and framing of the datums in di�erent condition nurtures the human mind with a variety of thoughts. The entire journey signi�es that the datum can be manipulated to create a series of spaces which are in succession to each other in terms of the stand they take on the ground and also the feeling they instill in one's mind as one conducts the journey through them. The spaces take a cohesive route after a Tectonics certain distance to ultimately lead to the major attraction which acts like a surprise after the series of spaces and enclosures one transverses to ultimately reach to the �nal destination.

Framing Datum

Merging Datum

Tectonics

Merging Datum

The Alchemis��s Abode O�ce building, Baroda

The Alchemist�s Abode is a proposed o�ce building in Baroda for Mr. Atul Dalmia. The o�ce called is � The Alchemists Abode� the name referring to the clients metallurgical business interests. Parts of the project have been inspired by Paul Klees, 1929 painting ��ncomposed Objects in �pace�. The building uses the premise of using the idea of a tense chaos and suspended imbalance and yet denoting a stillness. The building is G+4 storeys, designed on a plot size of 60 m x 53 m. Total built-up area is approx. 7800 sq.m

Options

Drawings

Gro�n� �oor plan

Floor plans

Views The building uses the premise of using the idea of a tense chaos and suspended imbalance and yet denoting a stillness, as an allegorical reference to life today. The oďż˝ce spaces bathed in soft light are calmer.

Basement

Basement sections

Construction pictures

Gala Haven

Residential apartments Landscape, Ahmedabad A small space, measuring 3700 sq.mts, a narrow long strip on a podium , below which cars were parked, in the middle of 500 middle income housing apartments. A series of unconnected events ,that still were meant to be seamless were imagined. Each space with its own distinct character, its own tale, its own aesthetic. At the lower end of the plan, an entrance walk amongst trees, that had water at its edge, leading to a plaza with large trellis structures, that led to a green court. A secluded water court with cool caves were isolated from this composition; and they in turn hid away and created a separation with a series of active play spaces and a small amphitheater. The entire series of spaces are ringed with a walking track, that is dotted with small seating enclosures along the building edges and have a series of installations that mark the spaces.

The giant trellis

Smallest trellis 16 mts long

Largest trellis 35 mts long

The giant trellis structures that shield the main court of the composition. This space is reached after a short walk, amidst a grove of trees, that has a hand crafted copper and brass fountain that marks the entrance. The sculpture marks the node of the garden court. There are four trellis structures; the largest one is 35 mts long.

The trellis is ďż˝ne crafted; each piece diďż˝erently assembled; tilting and weaving in itself; the lattice forming many textures of light; shielding the space from the sun.

House on grid

Residence, Pune

This house located in non-descreipt outskirts of Pune, designed on a grid with a very small pallette of concrete blocks, kotah stone, lime ghotai and wood. These materials come together to create a language based on ďż˝modularďż˝ but at the same time having an Indian ambience. Here for the ďż˝rst time have tried the age old concept of wind dynamics, where the wind is funneled through wind catchers and sucked out by the turbo ventilators facilitated by solar chimney thus ensuring a comfortable room temperature even in the harshest summers. The whole endeavor of achieving timelessness is through the simplicity of elements such a planes coming together to form spaces, spaces coming together to form a home.

First level First First level level plan plan

Second level Second Second level level plan plan

House of Courts

Residence, Pune

A home that celebrates Life and Architecture that celebrates timelessness. This house located in Pune has an interesting story revolving around a Neem tree considered auspicious by Indians. The central court is around the existing neem tree and rest of the courts have diďż˝erent Here also the age old concept of wind dynamics is applied, where the wind is funneled through wind catchers and sucked out by the turbo ventilators facilitated by solar chimney thus ensuring a comfortable room temperature even in the harshest summers. The building technology uses ďż˝ller slab using hollow concrete blocks thereby ensuring a reduction in material composition, the lime ghotai ensures that paint is eliminated while the wood brings back the images of traditional house.

Drawings

First level

Third level

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Second level

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Visualizations