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Preface The choices that we make today for the development of our landscape has a lasting impression on the future relation of man with the environment. In the Indian context this is more than evident, as is seen in the interconnections of nature, culture and man that have prevailed over the centuries. The designs created in India will have a much broader influence than just within its borders. In rapidly developing countries worldwide there is a need to protect and highlight the dwindling cultural and natural resources. Successful methodology, design development, and long-term management can inspire and guide other countries to steer the direction of landscape architecture towards a sustainable, inclusive, and thoughtful fate. By creating holistic designs which respond to the character of their locale, we have been able to produce robust schemes which address the contemporary site conditions, pressures and usage, while responding to the rich historical and cultural context of the place. The following projects are a short illustration of the range of ideas and continuous exploratory methods that help us formulate a unique design perspective to provide solutions that have led to our outstanding reputation in the built sector. This document will give an overview of each of the selected projects through background information, key plans and figures, concise analysis, and main conclusions. Heritage and Cultural Landscape Projects Landscape Projects Jammu & Kashmir Punjab Preface Amrit Anand Bagh, Amritsar Mubarak Mandi Punjab Chandigarh Sultanpur Lodhi Pilgrim Circuit Elante MUD, Larsen & Toubro Ferozpur Freedom Trail Delhi/NCR Uttarakhand Delhi International Airport Chandi Ghat Mayar Biotech SEZ, Gurgaon Coral Brio, Ghaziabad Kanwar Patri IIC, Ford Foundation & UNDP Haryana Badshahpur Corridor, Gurugram Pinjore Garden Uttar Pradesh Auto Mall, Lucknow Delhi Anand Engineering College, Agra Chhath Ghat Hindustan College of Science & Qudsia Ghat Technology, Agra Uttar Pradesh BMAS Engineering College, Agra Badshahi bagh Eduhub, Paniyara Shooltankeshwar Ghat Rajasthan Ghazipur Ghats Kota Park Jharkhand Sahibganj Ghat Mumbai United States Consulate Rajmahal Ghat Madhya Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Dhar Fort Satyam Office, Hyderabad Vemagiri Power Generation Ltd., Chhattisgarh Rajahmundry Sirpur Tourism Development Plan Raipur Kharun Karnataka Mumbai Cotton County , Hubli Omax Industries, Bangalore M.J.P Crawford Market Redevelopment Deen’s Academy, Bangalore Andhra Pradesh Paranjpe Offices, Bangalore Kondapalli Fort Waterwoods Apartments, Bangalore Karnataka Prestige Serenity Apartments, Bangalore Lal Bagh case study, Bangalore Ravichandran’s Apartments, Bangalore Tamil Nadu Residences, Bangalore Renew ITTIGI Ootacamund Club, Ooty Chennai lakes Development Plan Tamil Nadu Thanjavur Moat Redevelopment Sivaganga Park, Thanjavur Vellore Fort DIAL DELHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE Delhi Client GMR DIAL Team/Con- Garden View, Jain Irrigation tractors Architect/Con- AECOM, Hong Kong sutlants Area 32 acres / 3.5 km Scope of Work Design development, construction, coordination & EPC presentation to senior management Airports Council International– Airport Service Quality Award (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2017) 2000 2001 2002 2003 British Construction Industry– Best International Project 2004 2005 2006 2007 Passenger Terminal World– Most Noteworthy New Terminal Design 2008 2009 20102011 World Airport Awards– Best Airport in India 2012 2013 2014 2015 The scope of landscape projects in India is moving from designing projects in isolation towards holistic planning. Landscape development for Terminal 3 is one of the few projects of a scale and significance that consciously attempt to lead the way towards an integrated approach in infrastructure development in the developing world. Spread across an area of 5.2 million square feet, Terminal 3 (T3) is the state of the art terminal of Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, India. Detailed design planning, material procurement and workforce has been employed for the massive built structure as well as for the development of the surrounding areas Infrastructure and access roads. The landscape and other associated works around T3 have been designed by AECOM, Hong Kong. Beyond Built Pvt. Ltd. was the local consultant to AECOM on this project, assisting them with design development and construction coordination with agencies for hardscape and softscape works for the exterior and interior landscape. The landscape concept for Terminal 3 (T3) and its adjoining areas is based on the notion of flight. It is celebratory, monumental and dynamic in nature. The landscape journey from the junction of the city link and Graphics:AECOM, Hong Kong central spine begins at the ‘the vortex’ which is designed to catch the wind emulating ‘take off’. Angular water features are located at significant junctions which add to the passenger’s experience. The planting scheme and lighting effects add further impact to the day and night time ambience. The landscape scheme is divided into three zones: the city link, the transition and the dynamic. The overall planting strategy evolves as you move through different zones. There are nearly 227 exterior and 198 interior plant varieties used in this project, taking into consideration a varied plant palette, growth patterns and required maintenance regime. Infrastructure Graphics:AECOM, Hong Kong Apart from the plant material, this landscape scheme embeds systems like automatic irrigation, sub surface drainage, rainwater harvesting and other environmental considerations. The hardscape elements include granite pathways, cement pavers, low feature walls, water cascades and feature lighting deployed in geometric forms evoking the dynamics of flight. To irrigate this extensive 32 acres of exterior landscape optimally, 19 km of drip line has been installed and is fed entirely by treated water, which in itself an achievement for a project of this scale. The landscape within the T3 passenger terminal building is intended to provide respite to the travel weary passengers and contribute to the visual experience within the terminal using an entirely movable modular scheme of granite and FRP planters. In addition to this, there are smaller features such as vertical green walls, cascading water wall and timber deck installed at different locations within the building , that introduce landscape into the interior thereby accentuating the experience of the internal space. The exterior and interior landscape of T3 enables passengers to experience a visually enriching environment and creates an everlasting impression within the terminal and along the journey leading to the terminal. Website: www.delhiairport.com Infrastructure UNDP CAMPUS LANDSCAPE New Delhi Client UNDP Delhi & Ford Foundation Team/Contrac- Bhagirath Contractors, tors Garden view Landscape, Ripples Engineering, KSR Brothers Architect/ Consultants Area 1.92 acres The campus landscape of UNDP at Lodi Estate was de- signed to reflect the functional needs of a dynamic and renowned international organization. The responsibility to respect the fabric of Steinabad made the use of local- ly available materials such as Kota Stone and Dholpur Stone a no-brainer. The landscape concept explores the relationship between landscape & structure, planting & ecology as well as sun & shade. Landscaping BADHSHAHPUR CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE/RECREATIONAL GURUGRAM Clients Iamgurgaon, Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) Team/Contrac- From Client tors Architect/Con- sultants Area 5 km stretch Scope of Work Conceptual design, design development and 2009 2010 2011 2012 construction supervision 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Badshahpur Corridor is a reclamation project in Gu- rugram reinventing an abandoned, impacted and concretized natural waterway into a public green- way. It represents ‘the story of Gurugram, the circle of waste and the journey of water’. The concept is ‘to develop a linear community park, a green oasis and forest walk in the midst of a concrete jungle i.e Gurugram. Badshahpur Corridor is a place for leisure walks, jogging, running, bird watching, cycling, contempla- tion and community. Use of construction and recy- cled waste in all of the designed elements through- out corridor and activity areas emphasize a relaxed informality and reduce the construction cost. The area of construction is limited yet central with an emphasis with more focus on native plantation. A series of Bio swales and Recharge areas will help in raising groundwater levels in the vicinity. REJUVENATION OF SIVAGANGA PARK & TANK LANDSCAPE/RECREATIONAL THANJAVUR, TAMILNADU Client Thanjavur Smart City Team/Contrac- From Client tors Architect/Con- Sub consultant to sultants WAPCOS( Water And Power Consultancy Services) Area 12.8 acres (Park) and 6.5 acres (Tank) Scope of Work Conceptual design, 2009 2010 2011 2012 design development and 2013 2014 2015 2016 construction supervision 2017 2018 2019 The development of this ‘historic recreational park’ (created by the British in 1871-72) located in the heart of Thanjavur, a significant centre of Hindu ar- chitecture & Chola Empire as well as adjoining the Thanjavur Big Temple, a UNESCO WHS addresses the disregard of its historic context while meeting the recreational needs of the locals. The brief required the park and adjoining lake to respond to its cultural context as well as retain its function as an amusement park. The design strategy envisions consolidation of fragmented areas with a consistent design palette which