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Master in Architecture (Urban Landscape Design) Master in Architecture (Urban Landscape Design) 1. Details of Module and its Structure Module Detail Subject Name M.Arch - Architecture Paper Name Urban Landscape Design Module Name/Title Case Study _ Marina - 1 1. To learn about Urbanism and the need for open space in urban areas. Objectives 2. Principles to follow for design of open space. 3. Design development for Urban built and open space Keywords Case Study _ Marina - 1 M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design 2. 2. Development Team Role Name National Coordinator Subject Coordinator Dr. Monsingh D. Devadas Paper Coordinator Mr. K. Raghuraman Content Writer/Author (CW) Mr. K. Raghuraman Content Reviewer (CR) Mr. Deepak Rao Language Editor (LE) M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design e-Text & Learn More Text MARINA BEACH A Design Response To Re-Defining The Streetscape Of Kamarajar Salai - An Urban Landscape Outlook Architecture of Chennai • Chennai architecture is a confluence of many architectural styles. • From ancient Dravidian temples built by the Pallavas, to the Indo-Saracenic style (pioneered in Madras) of the colonial era, to 20th-century steel and chrome of skyscrapers. • Chennai has a colonial core in the port area, surrounded by progressively newer areas as one travels away from the port, punctuated with old temples, churches and mosques. • The European architectural styles, such as Neoclassical, Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance, were brought to India by European colonists. Chennai, being the first major British settlement in the Indian Subcontinent, witnessed several of the earliest constructions built in these styles. • The initial structures were utilitarian warehouses and walled trading posts, giving way to fortified towns along the coastline. • Although several European colonists, namely, Portuguese, Danish and French, initially influenced the architectural style of the region, it was chiefly the British who left a lasting impact on the city's architecture succeeding the Mughals in the country. They followed M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design various architectural styles, with Gothic, Imperial, Christian, English Renaissance and Victorian being the essentials. Kamarajar salai • The entire beach promenade stretch, called KAMARAJAR SALAI features numerous statues and monuments. • The beach stretches along the eastern side of the road and the western side is dotted with various governmental institutions, historic and stately buildings from the British rule all along its length. Some of these historical buildings are: • Presidency College • University of Madras – Chepauk Campus • Public Works Department (PWD) Complex, formerly The Chepauk Palace • University of Madras – Marina Campus • Vivekananda House • Lady Willingdon School • Queen Mary's College • Inspector General of Police Headquarters • All India Radio, Chennai • Marina Stadium Indo Saracenic Architecture The application of the architectural features of the Islamic, Hindu, Byzantine styles into the Indosaracenic buildings designed and built during the British colonial period in Chennai (Madras) city. Salient features of Indo saracenic architecture • Onion (Bulbous) Domes • Overhanging Eaves • Pointed Arches • Cusped Arches or Scalloped Arches • Vaulted Roofs • Domed Kiosks • Many Miniature Domes, or Domed Chatris • Towers or Minarets M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design • Harem Windows • Open Pavillions • Bierced Open Arcading Salient Features of Indo Saracenic Architecture One of the most important aspects of a building is that of material choice. What one builds the exterior envelope of their space with affects its ability to breath to retain temperatures and its strength. M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design Concept • Indo Saracenic Architecture • Victorian Architecture • Roman & Greek Architecture • French Architecture Indo Saracenic Architecture M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design CONCEPTUAL: ROMAN &GREEK ARCHITECTURE VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE: M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design QUEEN MARRY COLLEGE Building facade VIDHAN SOUDHA LADY WILLINGDON INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDIES TAMILNADU TEACHERS EDUCATION UNIVERSITY M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design Slum Clearance Board M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design Indian Overseas Bank Existing M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design DESIGNING THE MARINA BEACHFRONT… NEED FOR THE PROJECT • Imageability of the city • Improve the urban fabric of the city • Better usage of the open spaces. • A beachfront development THE STRETCH TO BE DESIGNED THE CONNECTIVITY The stretch to be developed & landscaped starts from the NAPIER BRIDGE TO THE ENDS AT THE LIGHT HOUSE . The distance covered is 3.8 kms. Commercial activities ,play areas & even public promenades can be drawn close to the beach through landscaping , making it the vibrant heart of the urban fabric. SPACES TO BE DESIGNED 1. DESIGNING THE SPACES AROUND THE STATUES – Reviving the history & culture through specific landscaping elements recreated around the statues. 2. DESIGNING THE GALLERIES - Developing & Landscaping the spaces around the galleries to put the space to better use & to make it visually appealing. 3. WESTSIDE STREETSCAPING - Providing seating ,appropriate lighting , highlighting the pedestrian pathway, detailing the compound wall etc 4. FOCAL POINTS & NESSESARY NODES - highlight the stretch & creates an identity to the space. M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design THE DESIGN can be ACHIEVED THROUGH DEVELOPING THE STRETCH WITH THE landscaping ELEMENTS BELOW • WALKWAYS • SUNKEN COURTS • ACCENT PAVING • PERGOLAS • MOUNDS • FEATURE WALLS • PLANTERS • SPRINKLERS AND FOUNTAINS • PLAY AREAS • LIGHTING • MASS FOLIAGE PLANTING THE open spaces around the statues • The statues lack a uniformity , spatial identity & its unique character. • The spaces around the statues have been proposed with landscape elements that complements the particular statue . • Simultaneously the character of the space is also being accentuated through land undulations , planting , water bodies etc. M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design THE STATUES SUBRAMANYA BHARATHIYAR STATUE THE DESIGN PROPOSAL Bharathiyar saw beyond the social taboos to build a new earth through co-operative endeavour . The proposed Bharathiyar statue enhances his distinctive character of modernity & straight fowardness through squares & rectangles , fountains on either sides , hedge plants of different colours thereby creating a strong emphasis , sametime maintaining the character of the space. PROPOSAL FOR BARATHIYAR STATUE SUBASH CHANDRABOSE STATUE M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design AT PRESENT.. THE DESIGN PROPOSAL Subash chandrabose is known for his very militant ideas, strength in character courage & supported an aggressive revolt . His courage & aggressiveness is achieved through landscaping by creating vibrant colour hedge plants & angular cutwalls & boulders simultaneously holding on to the spatial character. TIRUVALLUVAR STATUE M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design THE DESIGN PROPOSAL The Landscaping around the Tiruvalluvar statue is proposed with wavy paving pattern , colourful planting & undulations , low height walls creating a sense of openness & unubstructed view to symbolise his precise style of his writings. G.U. POPE STATUE M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design THE DESIGN PROPOSAL Since G.U.POPE was always considered to be ahead of times & modern in his thoughts ,the landscaping around his statue is designed with clean lines,cut angles with difference in paving materials,bright foliage planting & waterbodies creating contrast & harmony that pertains to its spatial character. M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design BHARATHIDHASAN STATUE THE DESIGN PROPOSAL Bharathidhasan’s writings served as a catalyst for the growth of the Dravidian movement ,his ideas & attitudes were advanced to be accepted in the past. The landscaping around the his statue is defined by ornamental stone columns as a backdrop with seating , mass foliage planting , lush greeneries & tall trees. M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design AVVAIYAR STATUE THE DESIGN PROPOSAL The landscaping around the Avvaiyar statue is redefined with pop fountains,small mounds, colourful planting & since the gooseberry is so synonymous with Avvaiyar ,gosseberry trees are proposed to create an unique identity to the space. M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design KAMARAJAR STATUE THE DESIGN PROPOSAL Landscaping around the Kamarajar statue is redefined with the concept simplicity & integrity which is achieved in design through vast openness ornamental stone columns flanking at the entry,linear dwarf walls in between the mounds which visually means he was always ahead of times. M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design MAHATMA GANDHI STATUE THE DESIGN PROPOSAL Mahatma Gandhi the “Great soul” led India to independence and inspired movements for non- violence, civil rights & well known for his “Ahimsa” . The space around his statue is designed with lush greenery , water fountains on either sides of the statue & clump of trees as a backdrop which implies simplicty & serenity. M.Arch Architecture Urban Landscape Design CHILDREN’S PLAYAREA Design features • A central plaza - gathering place • Interactive water features
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