Urban Design+Planning Portfolio

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P O R T FO LI O

JASMINE

BA J RAC HA RYA

URBAN DESIGN AND PLANNING

“Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody. Dull, inert cities, it is true, do contain the seeds of their own destruction and little else. But lively, diverse, intense cities contain the seeds of their own regeneration, with energy enough to carry over for problems and needs outside themselves.” ― Jane Jacobs, The Death and Life of Great American Cities

CONTENTS

1 DESIGN AND GRAPHICS URBAN DESIGN STUDIO, INDIANAPOLIS

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DOWNTOWN MUNCIE REVITALIZATION

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REVITALIZING TANKESWOR

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THESIS ON SQUATTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT SANKHAMUL

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CONSERVATION OF SIMRAUNGARH

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TAUKHEL RECONSTRUCTION HOUSING

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2 ANALYTICAL WORKS INFIL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIANAPOLIS

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URBAN REGENRATION AT TEKU

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URBAN DESIGN STUDIO, DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS MUD SEMESTER I: BUILDING TYPOLOGY AND MOBILITY STUDIO The Old Southside in Indianapolis was once a vibrant community of mixed income neighborhoods of Jewish and African American families. There were small parks for the community, local bakeries and restaurants, small scale department stores and drug stores and a wonderful theater hall, basically a community of local entrepreneurs and working families. Unfortunately, the neighborhood was redlined and in came the proposal for US Highway 70 and other urban renewal projects that led to mass exodus from the community.

Monon Trail

Canal

White River State Park

Towards Pleasant Run Greenway MAJOR OBJECTIVES Revival of South-West side of Downtown Indianapolis as a hub for downtown living, recreation and local commerce whilst making it a legible destination, corroborated with proximity to White River, Lucas Oil Stadium and future site of Indy Eleven Stadium.

• Connect + Downtown: Increase walkable and bikeable connections to and from downtown.

• Aesthetics + Destination: Aspire to make monumental architecture as well as promote public art, a commercial hub for food, clothing and enjoyment between the two giant sports complexes.

• Neighborhood + Wellness: Establish mixed use housing that coexist with nature, ample recreation opportunities for adults and children.

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PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR DOWNTOWN MUNCIE REVITALIZATION

PHASING DEVELOPMENT Index

PROPOSED PLANS AND CONNECTIVITY LINKS

AERIAL VIEW OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

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SECTIONAL VIEWS

This community though built with modern forms enriches the original roots of serving the people in the community. Indianapolis can be remembered for What We Did Right. Because Indy CAN.

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DOWNTOWN MUNCIE REVITALIZATION MURP SEMESTER I : PLAN 605 DESIGN AND PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES Downtown Muncie historically has lost many of its street life, vibrancy and culture to the urban renewal era where many historically and politically influential buildings had been demolished for surface parking. A

paradigm shift from historic architecture-based planning of street pattern and space allocations designed for the people engagement to a millennial modernization of city image as a city designed for cars with more and more surface parking: vacant lots with very little pedestrian activity.

1900’s Muncie with bustling street life

Current Muncie with vacant Parking lots

MAJOR OBJECTIVES • Study historic and present day uses in core downtown Muncie and prepare inventory.

• Analyze the need for housing, commercial, educational or mix use developments fit for the context and provide design concepts to transform vacant parking lots into livable and interactive hotspots.

• Propose real estate developments and calculate the total project cost generation.

PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR DOWNTOWN MUNCIE REVITALIZATION

PROPOSED AERIAL VIEW OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 4

BUEN VIVIR, the concept of living a good life by creating a sense of community together with people, environment and their interactions.

“First life, space, then buildings and then cities. All the old cities were built on the way people moved with their feet, how far they could look with their eyes, and how they used the environment. So first you have the life, then you have the space for the life, and then you put the buildings on the side of the space.” ― Jan Gehl

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REVITALIZING TANKESWOR SOCIETY OF NEPALESE ARCHITECTS (SONA) DESIGN COMPETITION

Triangulation of zone division determined by the shape of the site

Transformation into arched edges determined by the pathways

INITIAL SKETCHES FOR SHAPING ZONES IN THE SITE

INVOLVEMENT I am always intrigued when it comes to landscape architecture and in this particular project I with a team of other two friends started off with a detailed site analysis including public flow, traffic movement, current use of site and values related to it. I contributed in the idea for zone divisions through initial sketches and finally culminated in shaping the final conceptual master planning and design that incorporated waterfront park design as a part of city life reciprocating to the burgeoning needs of the city people.

REVIVING THE EDGES OF THE CITY

Socio-economic well being of city dwellers,

Green movement to rejuvenate polluted city, Merge culture with nature

Final planning concept by including required activities and programs

INITIAL SKETCHES FOR SHAPING ZONES IN THE SITE

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PROPOSED CONCEPT “Riverfront as socio interactive breathing space that reflects the culture of that particular place.

Revitalizing the riverfront by revitalizing the existing use of surrounding activities in a managed way to promote a healthy interaction between people, their culture and the riverfront environment.”

Interaction zone

Productive zone

Recreational zone

Promenades as activity splines for social gatherings

Integration of revenue generation activities: Shops and markets

Play space, amphitheatre and playful waterscape

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X

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Integration of diverse uses

Culture and aesthetic

Local People Empowerment

Social Interaction

Reviving the natural flora

Reducing Energy

PROBLEMS AS OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE SOMETHING BETTER FOR THE PEOPLE DIVERT pedestrian movement towards the park

CREATE OPPORTUNITIES for revenue collection

RECYCLE water in waterscapes and landscapes

REJUVINATE abandoned land with recreational use

DESIGN LANDMARK to accentuate imageability of the place

REVITALIZING open space in the form of wide promenades for gatherings

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THESIS SQUATTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT SANKHAMUL JEEVAN SANGI: A Place to Live, Work and Play for Homeless Squatters

“Instead of a neighborhood characterized by misery, I find a bustling and enterprising place, packed with small‐scale industries defying their circumstances to flourish amidst squalor. Rather than pity, I am inspired by man’s alchemic ability to thrive when the chips are down.”

-Simon Crerar, The Times

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STUDY OF EXISTING SQUATTER SETTLEMENT IN SANKHAMUL

SITE LOCATION AND CONTEXT STUDY

EXISTING SQUATTER SETTLEMENT PATTERN Existing Squatter Community as per field visit in 2019 No. of Houses: 108 Land Type: Government Age of settlement: 39 years Average household Size: 5.1 Family Type: 15-20 % Joint household

80-85% Nuclear household

(Source: Lumanti Bulletin, 2010)

Community works for the people by the people, Jeevan Sangi is a place to live, work & play for squatters

Jeevan Sangi is a community where the people who once were excluded from the society will live with dignity without fear of getting evicted from their own homes. Uplifting the quality of their living conditions for which they can work, train & educate themselves, a step for empowerment of poor communities to work together with the community.

PROPOSED DESIGN OVERLAPPED IN EXISTING PATTERN OF SQUATTER SETTLEMENT HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC PLACES ACTIVE PUBLIC STREETS

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WATERFRONT PARK SERVICE AREA

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BAGMATI RIVER

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INDEX 1.

COMMUNITY CENTER

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HOUSING PROTOYTPE D

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CHILD-CARE CENTER

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MARKET SPACE

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HOUSING PROTOTYPE A

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PUBLIC PARK AND UTILITY AREA

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HOUSING PROTOTYPE B

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RIVERFRONT PARK

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HOUSING PROTOTYPE C

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PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

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Programs Housing Development Public space Service Area Road Community Space Commercial

Coverage % 24% 39% 3.2% 10.42% 23.38% 12%

PROTOTYPE DESIGN: HOUSING FOR ALL

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CONCEPTUAL ZONING AND PLANNING

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Local street for private vehicle owners of the squatter community

ROAD HEIRARCHY

Alternative road shifting the vehicle flow from street adjoining the squatter community

Pedestrian oriented street with 2.5m walkway

VEHICULAR ROAD PEDESTRIANIZED STREET PEDESTRIANIZED CORRIDORS

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Pedestrian bridge adjoining the two parks at both sides of the river

MASS AND VOID RELATION

No vehicular access to the site directly from the main road

Alternating community gardens provides a unique sense of place Market space with community gardens as a breathing space for commuters and community people

GREENARY PUBLIC PARKS Open public park performing multi purpose role to create vibrant social interaction spaces

Integration of landscape: Unified view with combination of recessed spaces at both sides of the road create public plazas

CONCEPTUAL ZONING AND PLANNING

3 VISIBILITY & LEGIBILITY

ACTIVE SOCIAL POCKETS

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Develop the street as active public corridor, create pocket parks along the main street by pedestrianizing the street

Community spaces created at horizontal profiles for better community gathering Alternating mass and spaces and escape during disaster void relation: Buildings as mass and large alleys and streets as voids

A clear linear visual access is included from the opposite bank of the river throughout the site: Creating a legible image of the settlement

HEIRARCHY OF SPACE

Private residences segregated from public market spaces through community gardens and gallery alleys

Community center and childcare center accessible to all the general public Private residences with shared courtyards Commercially and socially active market space with amphitheater

PUBLIC SPACE HOUSING FOR OLD PRIVATE HOUSING

MIXED USED HOUSING

Buildings at the road and street line designated as mixed-use residences for commercial and rental ground floor activities

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DESIGNING VARIETY OF AFFORDABALE HOUSING

Incremental Housing Prototypes based on existing family size and type for affordability and smooth going community development

EXISTING SQUATTER SETTLEMENT A Linear Row of Strips of Temporary Shacks PROPOSED DESIGN Social Housing with wide streets, boulevards and courtyards

BUILDING A PRODUCTIVE COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE OF ALL

OWNERSHIP & INCLUSION

VARIETY OF SPACE

CULTIVATE THE COMMUNITY

DENSITY MODIFICATION

20-min NEIGHBOURHOOD Activity Street

On Site Observation

I: Provision of adequate housing conditions making comfortable and productive spaces depending on the family size: “NULLIFY THE CONSEQUENCES OF SLUM FORMATION”

On Site Observation

Child Care Center

II: Build on the community needs, emphasize on aspects that increase the dignity of the people of the community: “OPPORTUNITIES TO EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY PEOPLE”

On Site Observation

Accessible to all: Public Spaces

III: Integration of more public spaces and open spaces as activity corridors and plazas that engage the local neighborhoods with the squatter community “INTEGRATE SOCIAL INTERACTION OPPORTUNITIES”

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Active Public Corridors & Gallery Alleys

Children’s Park

Playful and safe neighborhood for children, accessible to all

Public safety & service stations for the community

Community Center Interactive Public Plaza

Integration & empowerment of communities Pedestrian Bridge as a Landmark

Market Space for income generation for squatters Active Pedestrian Street

Interaction with local neighborhood

Shops & pocket community gardens Waterfront park design

Legible image of the city

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CONSERVATION OF SIMRAUNGARH B. ARCH. SEMESTER IX CONSERVATION STUDIO History reminisces over Simraungarh as the capital of an independent Hindu Kingdom flourishing in the region called Mithila or Tirhut, until the short-lived political unification of great part of India and Bengal under the Tughluqs of Delhi. The area of the kingdom lies currently in Bara District in Nepal. The study revealed that the settlement was established on a natural ridge. Before the site was protected with a massive system of rampart and ditches (maze-like) but currently they have been used as dumping and drainage facilities for substantial brick-constructed houses.

Image Souce: Vidale, Balista & Torrieri, M. (1993). A Test Trench Through The Fortifications of Simroungarh.

Ancient Nepal. Walton, T. (1999). Assessing the archaeological values of historic places. Wellington, New Zealand: Department of Conservation

Fort structure and Labyrinth Wall of Simraungarh

Note: The red line denotes the area of study, a stretch between Raniwas and Kankali Stretch MAJOR OBJECTIVES • Detail study of reflection of history, observation of development of face of Simraungarh over a period of time • Conservation of both tangible and intangible heritage of temple architecture and local vernacular architecture • Propose design and interventions that benefit the locals with Respect to Culture, Tourism and Environment

Proper documentation on the history and present scenario of Simroungarh

Developmental plans for the upliftment of living standard of the citizens

INVOLVEMENT

Suggest intervention for the conservation Explore and suggest conservation of ancient Arti-crafts, values & culture guidelines for architecture of ordinary

Records of artifacts, sculptures and carbonized items dating back to Karnataka regime

Promote the context site as a tourist destination of natural sceneries, art and architecture

My contributions largely lied in the region of Ranibas heritage complex and settlement conservation with following responsibilities: • Site visit of Ranibas Temple Complex o Site measurement and measured drawing of temple complex o Questionnaire data collection using Kobo Toolbox • Documentation and Report Writing o Historical study of Simraungarh’s fortification, geographical and climatic study of Simraungarh o Preparation of inventories for Ranibas Temple complex and surrounding natural landscapes o Value assessments of heritages and settlements • Design Interventions o Making of Conservation Plan and Master planning for Ranibas Temple Complex o Design Interventions for training center, Chardhoi pond and public park and market o Miniature Model Making of proposed design for final design presentation

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BARA DISTRICT, PROVINCE 2 OVERALL ZONING The study and intervention area spread from the stretch joining Ranibas and Kankali temples which was divided into three zones for public investment in restoration and conservation works of the fortified city.

Monumental Area – A This zone constitutes of agglomeration of objects of utmost architectural and archaeological values surrounding the Kankali Temple.

Monumental Area – B This zone constitutes of agglomeration of objects of utmost architectural and archaeological values surrounding the Ranibas Temple.

Transitional Area – C This zone constitutes of streets, places and buildings which interconnect A and B zones. They show characteristics like ratio of streets size to height of buildings and reflect the cultural and economic activities of the area.

CITY OF SIMRAUNGARH

CONSERVATION PLAN

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Making of Conservation Plan Documentation of the measurements of temples

Inventory meeting the content criteria given by ICOMOS Value assessments of heritages and settlements Land use maps and Interventions

PROPOSAL FOR LAND USE AND ZONING

PROPOSED STREET SECTION IN RANIWAS STRETCH (LONGITUDINAL) Sky Line Limited To 2 Storey Baram Babamandir

Chautari

Baram Babamandir

Berhi

PROPOSED STREET SECTION IN KANKALI STRETCH (LONGITUDINAL) Baram Babamandir

Berhi

Sky Line Limited To 2 Storey Baram Babamandir

*Note: Data collection and inventory preparation were carried out using KOBO Toolbox and Autocad

Conservation of Heritage

Promotion of Vernacular Architecture

Preserving Natural Landscape

Promoting Community’s Culture

PROPOSED STREET SECTION (TRANSVERSE) Outside shed area Souvenir shop Courtyard

Shed Area

Walkways E-Rickshaw Walkways Cycle Path Cycle Path 9m

Shed Area

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INVENTORY DOCUMENTATION ANALYZING HERITAGE STATE AND ITS VALUE

KEY PLAN

MEASURED DRAWING FOR EXISTING RAM JANAKI TEMPLE

MEASURED DRAWING FOR EXISTING STONE SCULPTURE

MEASURED DRAWING FOR EXISTING THUNUWA GHAR (EVIDENCE OF PALACE FORT ARCHIETCTURE)

PROPOSED MASTERPLAN FOR RANIWAS TEMPLE COMPLEX INDEX 1. TRAINING CENTER AND SHOWROOM: IDOL MAKING 2. POLICE/SECURITY CONTROL 3. OPEN PUBLIC PARK 4. RAMP FOR UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY 5. THUNUWA GHAR: SCULPTURE DISPLAY 6. RAM JANAKI TEMPLE 7. SATTAL: MUSEUM 8. STABLE: CAFÉ &MUSEUM 9. PUBLIC TOILET 10. ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE 11. CHARDHOI POKHARI

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Cultural Heritage is an expression of the ways of living developed by a community and passed on from generation to generation, including customs, practices, places, objects, artistic expressions and values, often expressed as either Intangible or Tangible Cultural Heritage .

In the end , the character of a civilization is encased in its structures.

-Frank Gehry

Conservation of remains of Palace Heritage & Universal Accessibility for Interactive Setting

Preserving 96 species of flora, designing a conservation park

Preservation of Karnatak Architecture and Adaptive Reuse of Temple Quarters as Museum

Revival of Pond Architecture and Preservation of Palace Heritage

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TAUKHEL RECONSTRUCTION HOUSING B. ARCH. SEMESTER VIII PLANNING STUDIO Collaboration with Lumanti Support Group for housing reconstruction project in indigenous Newari settlement of Taukhel, Chandragiri municipality which had seen devastating destruction during the

2015 Massive Earthquake.

Squares With Stone Idols (Open Spaces)

To Bishnudevi

To Machhegaun

Agricultural Land

To Machhegaun Traditional Ritual Procession Routes

To Bishnudevi

Lyuni twa

Row Housing Along Streets

Morning Route

Dathu twa

Evening Route

Nhyani twa

Festival Procession: Traditional Street and Squares

Settlement Pattern: Traditional Street Division

Temporary block

Stone Idols: Chibaa

Farm land currently plotted

Main road

Lyune Twa (Back Street)

Dathu Twa (Mid Street)

Nhyane Twa (Front Street)

Typical Street Section of Old Taukhel Settlement

Stone idols (Chibaa) in each squares

MAJOR OBJECTIVES • To study the social and economic background of the people in Taukhel • To reconstruct the housing to the modern needs while preserving its Newari essence • To provide design solutions for an adequate supply of affordable housing throughout the region

BEFORE 2015 EARTHQUAKE

INVOLVEMENT My contributions in the project: • Prepared conceptual zoning of settlement responding to the street purpose and its relationship with the settlement’s culture and traditions • Prepared masterplan by designing an organic layout planning based on research of the site climate and context with allocation of housing plots and open public spaces.

• Two residential cum commercial prototype designs that are directly connected with the main access road • Developed visual connection opportunities for commuters and visitors from the outside towards the settlement in the context of making it a tourist destination.

AFTER 2015 EARTHQUAKE

DAMAGE OF STRUCTURES AFTER 2015 EARTHQUAKE IN TAUKHEL

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PHASE I: TAKING THE TRADITIONAL STREET ROUTE AS INSPIRATION LYUNI TWA:

DATHU TWA:

MAIN ROADS

NHYANI TWA:

COLLECTOR ROADS

ALLOCATION OF OLD STREETS Proposed design accentuates the use of locally available materials such as stones, bricks and timber giving the essence of the original traditional looks.

ROAD HEIRARCHY

PEDESTRIAN ROADS VEHICULAR ROADS

Pedestrian oriented: Consistent with the principle of equity, particularly in communities with low levels of car ownership, public transport becomes a necessity once the pedestrian scale is exceeded

PHASE II: CIRCULATION, PEDESTRIANIZATION & PUBLIC CONCOURSE

BUILDING USE All the building uses in the new proposed design relates to the road hierarchy, activity spline and public open space, thus, buildings along the rods are mixed use and rest are pure residential.

GREENERY AND OPEN SPACES Creating green social hubs for market spaces, kiosks, sitting spaces, community centers & health facilities, recreational activities like sports & entertainment for old, youth and children.

PHASE III: VISIBILITY & ORGANIC FORM DEVELOPMENT WIND FLOW FROM SW

SUN PATH

Considering the wind direction pattern and sun orientation, continuity to original courtyard positioning and form by proposing linear with wide courtyards. Proposed courtyards maintain street width to height of building ratio for max gain of sunlight and advantages of the courtyard effect.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AS PRESERVING CULTURE

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A converging view of staggering type of built forms

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Use of gateways landmarks that revive local values

Promotion for tree plantation in each household

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Continuity to traditional settlement fabric

Continuity to concept of row housing

Inclusion of open public gathering spaces

P4: RESIDENTIAL P3: DUPLEX UNITS

P8: RESIDENTIAL

P9: RESIDENTIAL WITH SHOPS

P5: RESIDENTIAL

P10: DUPLEX UNITS

P6: RESIDENTIAL

P7: RESIDENTIAL

P1: RESIDENTIAL CUM COMMERCIAL P2: RESIDENTIAL & WORKSHOP

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ANALYTICAL WORKS

INFIL DEVELOPMENT AT INDIANAPOLIS CAPSTONE PROJECT, RUNDELL ERNSTBERGER ASSOCIATES

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Vision “Enhance quality of life in high vacancy neighborhood by promoting the highest and best use of land through mix of land uses, easy connectivity and placemaking.”

We can build on existing conditions while preserving the quality and character of adjacent residential districts and ensuring infill development strengthens the surrounding neighborhood.

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URBAN REGENERATION AT TEKU B. ARCH. SEMESTER VIII URBAN DESIGN STUDIO INTRODUCTION The urban design project related to proposing a masterplan with suitable urban fabric for the development and growth of Teku, Kalimati. This study aimed to assist the proposal by identifying and assessing the character of areas that are likely to undergo significant growth over the change of time, so that new development adds to this character in ways which enhance the positive qualities and address the negative ones. It will also identify those areas which require greater protection, such as the temples that needs to be conserved, extensions to existing conservation areas or designing the existing rivers banks that have not been included in most of the designs in Nepal.

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY •

To document, evaluate and understand the site’s urban structure and character, including its historic growth pattern

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To identify the key features of different types of development in the site

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To identify how these, relate to different parts of the site and contribute to local distinctiveness

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To identify recommendations based on the quality of the existing landmarks and distinct character areas and vision for the future

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To identify heritage assets which could be further protected, enhanced and expanded to broaden local significance

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To help understand where intensification may occur; where taller buildings may be suitably located; and where intensification and tall buildings may not be appropriate

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Make appropriate recommendations for further work, new by-laws and guidance

METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY A morphological approach was adopted to identify, describe and analyse the urban structure and character of the Teku site. a. Defining the study area into four distinct areas along with the linear Teku-Kalimati road network. A balance was struck between identifying the physical characteristics of a study area and making decisions based on its

social identity. All of the study areas have different character areas within them – for example, along the river, there is a historic core with a dense, heritage rich character. b. Identifying the character in the form of historical evolution, Land and building use, Movement and legibility, History & Heritage Assets, Building, street and block pattern- Streetscape. c. Forming design recommendations based on the preceding character analysis and assessment, type and study area scale, alongside consultation input from local resident and amenity groups such as: •

Identifying distinctive elements in an area that need protection

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Suggesting ways to improve the character of an area

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Identifying positive elements in areas of poorly defined character that can contribute to any future

regeneration projects

EXISTING SITE ANALYSIS AND CONTEXT STUDY MORPOHOLOGICAL STUDY APPROACH A morphological approach is concerned with identifying the structural layers that make up the city, which include:

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Landscape structure and type, green spaces, waterways and bodies, trees and vegetation, natural boundaries and edges- Topography and its relationship to urban form

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Creation of centres, edges, activity nodes and ROAD NETWORK Situation: Road network plan portrays the hierarchy of streets within the built form and urban environment.

wider permeability of a place •

Block pattern defined mostly by the street pattern

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Building pattern - the different types, periods,

Problems: We can observe the roads are not properly aligned and well defined. Many small alleys are being created from the frontage of the buildings with no streetscape has completely destroying the road network.

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LAND USE

FIGURE & GROUNDS

Situation: Zoning of land is done in a very unmanaged way with no proper allocation of the lands for the particular purposes.

Situation: Buildings in this area are very compact and close, open spaces and public realm are not much to be found.

Problems: Land use is haphazardly emerged by themselves with scattered zonings along all the directions.

Problems: Unmanaged and crowded settlements due to its compact features has caused negative impact on the urban design of Teku.

styles and forms Land use patterns and inter-relationships

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PEDESTRIAN FLOW Situation: There is very high density of pedestrian flow along the main street and the density goes on decreasing in the connector and local roads.

Problems: There is no pause points along the major streets creating crowd on the street causing the blockage for vehicles which again cause Traffic jams.

VEHICULAR FLOW Situation: There is very high vehicular flow along the main road as public transportation and private vehicle ownership both regulate along it and the density goes on decreasing in the connector and local roads.

Problems: The constant regulation of the vehicles along the main roads have hampered the day to day activities of the people creating an overcrowded and polluted environment.

NOLLI’S PLAN Situation: The solid black pattern here represents the private closed spaces and white pattern spaces represent the open or public places.

Problems: We can observe that there are very less public or open spaces in the Teku settlement. Also the main routes and corridor are also very unmanaged. There is absence of enough open spaces for proper urban character.

LANDMARKS & MONUMENTS Situation: The solid black pattern here represents the private closed spaces and white pattern spaces represent the open or public places.

Problems: Absence of enough open spaces for proper urban character with less managed green spaces along the the main routes and corridor.

PROPOSED RECOMMENDATIONS Design Quality Criteria

Sensitivity to change Criteria

Change in probable Suitability for tall and areas Criteria medium buildings Criteria

Character A place with a high Legibility to the Temple Natural landscape A distinct sense of place concentration and quality from the Street topography, green spaces responding to local context of historic buildings and water spaces and history (particular note to buildings at risk/recently lost) Continuity and enclosure Continuity of Land use

The existing context

land

use Position and form of Urban grain - block and building to create building pattern, existing open spaces heights, massing and scale and streetscape

Quality of public realm The quality and Difference in skyline of Microclimate, shadowing A place with safe, attractive, significance of Riverfront. buildings to promote and overlooking of existing well used and successful uniformity buildings and spaces outdoor areas.

Easy of movement The concentration and Historic environment A place that is easy to get to, quality of historic green Street section to variety of heritage assets, go through and move spaces, parks and segregate the conservation areas and around. An accessible, well gardens and historic vehicular access and listed buildings connected, pedestrian and civic buildings pedestrian access with cycle friendly environment. green belts Legibility A readily understandable, and easily navigable and enjoyable environment.

Existing views, landmarks and tall buildings in the area their setting, backdrops, vistas, prospects and panoramas

Diversity and intensity A varied, stimulating environment of uses, experiences and choice.

Public transport accessibility, ease of movement to, through and around the area

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THANK YOU JASMINE BAJRACHARYA Email id: jasminebajracharya96@gmail.com