Architecture Portfolio - Sagar Nipurte

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO Ar. Sagar Nipurte

Personal Details Ar. Sagar Bhau Nipurte From : Thane, Maharashtra Contact : +91 9167753745 Email ID : sagarnipurte0996@gmail.com Instagram ID : @sagarnipurte @art.i.sn

Languages - Marathi (native) | Hindi | English Personal Interests Painting | Sketching | Travelling | Trekking & Camping | Cycling | Music | Illustrations | Photography

Areas Of Interest Vernacular Architecture and Construction Technologies | Rural Development | Public Policy | Heritage Planning \ Adaptive Reuse | Research and Documentation

Education Bachelors Of Architecture

2014 - 2019 : Bharati Vidyapeeth College Of Architecture Kharghar, Navi Mumbai

Secondary Education

2012 - 2014 : K.J. Somaiya College of Science and Commerce Vidyavihar, Mumbai

Conference | Conventions | Workshops • • • • • •

Ace Tech, 2014 361 Degree Conference 2015, 2016 Meraki Architecture Conference 2016 Zonal NASA Convention 2015, 2016 Annual NASA Convention 2016, 2017 MOSAIC Architecture Conference 2018, 2019

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Indo - French Kerala Workshop Mitti Local Crafts NYU - Abu Dhabi Handstorm Workshop

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NASA ANDC 2015, 2016, 2017 Matter Better - Syria Post War Housing 2015 (Participation) ISOLA Landscape Trophy 2016 (Participation) IGBC 2016 (Participation) NASA Louis I Kahn Documentation Trophy 2016 (Top 10) Academic Excellence Award, 2016 INTACH Heritage Documentation Award 2017 (Participation) NASA HUDCO Trophy 2017 (Top 10) IGBC 2019 (Participation) Asia Young Designer Award 2019 (Participation) Volume Zero - Tiny Library 2019 (Participation)

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MMRCL Station Area Planning Competition 2019 (Special mention )

Professional Experience Junior Architect StudioPOD Pvt Ltd. Mumbai (Jan 2020 - March 2021)

Worked as a junior Architect on various projects related to Masterplanning of Large scale Townships, Design and Execution of Landscape Urbanism projects, street design,Pitch related to Design and Development of Public Realm in India.

Roles and Responsibilities undertaken as a Junior Architect were, Creating presentations, concept design proposals, 3D Modelling and Rendering, Preparing BOQ, Design Development and Execution Drawings. I also Co-ordinated with various consultants during the execution process.

Primary Projects Godrej Rivergreens, Pune - Landscape Urbanism, Street Design | Design And Execution Green Mile, Mumbai - Street Design and Upgradation | Design and Execution Primary Pitch Developer Township - Technical Due Diligence (TDD) | Masterplanning Worli Connect, Mumbai - Street Design and Upgradation |Concept Design and Presentation Competition Pune Metro Line - Station Area Planning and Design | Concept Design and Presentation

Intern Urbz LLP, Mumbai (Nov 2017 - Apr 2018)

Worked as an intern on various projects related to Research and Documentation, Design and Execution of Community buildings.

Roles and Responsibilities undertaken as an intern were, Creating presentations, concept design proposals, Documentation of existing context, construction site management and co-ordination with consultants as well as client. Assisting the lead architects in workshops and collaborations. Preparation of Design Development and Execution Drawings.

Primary Projects Jairam Koli Chawl Redevelopment, Dharavi - Design and Execution Koli Jamat Community Centre, Dharavi - Design and Execution Toolhouse Project, Dharavi - Research and Documentation | Publication NYU Abu Dhabi Handstorm Workshop - Research and Documentation | Design and Execution

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AutoCAD 2D SketchUP 3D Lumion Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Microsoft Office

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Hand Modelling Sketching and Painting

Academic Professional Work Individual Project Group Projects Urban Context Rural Context Competition Built/ Under construction Unbuilt

CONTENTS Drushtikon | Design Dissertation An Alternate Approach Towards Tribal Development Mokhada, Palghar Semester IX - X Design Dissertation Year 2018 - 2019 Tiny Library | Design Competition Year 2019 - 2020 Coalescence | Metro Station Design Khandeshwar, Navi Mumbai Semester IX Architecture Design Year 2018 ToolHouse Project |Documentation|Chawl Redevelopment| Dharavi Mumbai Semester VIII Internship - Urbz, Mumbai Year 2017 - 2018 Godrej Rivergreens Manjari, Pune StudioPOD Pvt Ltd, Mumbai Year 2020 - 2021

Drushtikon An Alternate Approach Towards Development Of Tribes Abstract Mumbai is a metropolis which is growing every day, at a very rapid pace of urbanization. The resources which support the city and caters to its huge population are mainly obtained f rom the rural setup around, so may it be the water resources, food, etc. somewhere, these origins of resources are often neglected and only the end user (i.c. the city) is being looked after for the further development. Thereby leading to shift of focus f rom the entire region to just the city. Along with the water and food. to build the huge inf rastructure projects in and around the city. large amount of labour is needed, along with the people f rom outside the state and city’s vicinity, people f rom the neighbouring tribal areas also work under this sector. These people move out f rom their village in search for a stable income and reach the city working in the construction sector and ending up as urban poor. With very less returns in construction sector, low affordability, and loss in occupation has led to a poor quality of life for the people in these tribal habitats in the vicinity of the city. Often known for their rich culture, the people live a very poor quality of life and thus, suffering f rom identity crisis.

Thus, the thesis intends to f ind possible ways for formulating a prototype for the holistic development of the region catering to the socio-economic growth, indirectly improving the quality of life of the people, which might in long terms affect the migration scale and pattern as well

Cultural | Economical | Environmental

Design Philosophy The project aims towards implementation of several govt. schemes considering the approach of creating an ecological balance in the society, thus, the philosophy caters to three different aspects of creating a sustainable society, Cultural factors | Environmental factors | Economic factors Note : How to Read The Table Existing

Proposed

Environmental Factors

Economic Factors

Cultural Factors

Unit Level

Cluster Level

Community Level

Mapping Resources

Mapping the natural resources as well as access point into the village which later on defines the edge of the site.

Setting Scope For Development

Setting up the extents of development, on non aerable land, owned by the government.

Site For Extension

The site for extension is connected to the existing village at the main node.

Adopting From Existing Settlement

The extended portion of the settlement should go in harmony with the existing pattern rather than to have a modern and organized pattern.

Zoning Services

zoning out the services which will provide resources to the entire village.

Defining Community Node

The central node is the major congregation point of the community, thus it can be further defined by planning the community buildings as well development centre around the node, which also is easily accessible to all and also increases the importance of the node.

Residential Zone

Rather than the community node dividing the entire new and old settlement into different parts, some portion fo the existing settlement is being followed intot thhe new development, also the pattern of the exisitng settlement is adopted by the new area .

Nodes and Patterns

The nodes define the congregation points in the settlement and the road network connects these nodes. a heirarchy is being followed in terms of accessibility and also in terms of defining nodes based on the scale.

Cluster Planning

The road network is being laid based on the contour pattern on the site, the clusters follow this road network and are placed along the internal streets.

Site Plan Based on the different stages of masterplan, The site plan focus more on responding to the physical as well as cultural context of the Village. There are some new anchors introduced, like the community centre and development centre, etc which form as the core of the settlement developing the central node into a major place of congregation as well as a Village level economy hub, thus achieving the ecological balance.

Community Centre The community centre is placed at the central node of the settlement, which in present day acts as the major congregation point for all the villagers.

The community building form as a landmark for the node and also for the village at a regional level. since it is centrally located it is easily accessible to existing as well as f rom the extended portion.

Temple

Planned according to Cardinal Directions, The Temple forms a major point of congregation on a daily basis. It also, brings a sense of spirituality to the community centre.

Courtyard

To accomodate various Outdoor activities of the community centre. Supporting, the school, the temple and the community centre. It forms that common buffer between these three spaces.

Community Kitchen and school

Community Kitchen concept is very common in the village which can be used during festivals or any functions, and can be used to prepare and serve meals to school children daily.

Community Hall

Placed between the Temple and the School, it acts as a covered space which if flexible to be used for both temple activities like prayers/ bhajans, etc as well as for functions or community dining. Also, can be used by school children for extra activities.

Community Centre

Since, the Site is on a slope, the levels are gradually adjusted in division of different spaces all three meeting at the same level at the courtyard which acts as a common area for all adjoining spaces. The purpose of the community centre is to be multipurpose and more inclusive of for the people. various functions and activities of the centre will help in building a socio-culutral sustainability. Primary Material used in the construction of the centre is Rammed Earth, used for walls with Mangalore Tile Roof.

Section Through The Community Hall and Kitchen

Section Through The passage and Courtyard

Courtyard and School

Cluster 01 Since the project is an extension to the existing settlement, the patterns from the existing settlement were adopted for planning of clusters, the clusters were designed according to certain guidelines by which the physical form and plan of the cluster was different but the method, guides for planning were common.

Based on various factors like topography, existing pattern, no. of houses guides were set and clusters were designed.

Also the cluster planning is based on to follow the overall sustainability concept where in a cluster helps in promoting social sustainability of the community.

Plantation

A small Plantation Area to grow bamboo which can be used for house maintainence or also, can be used ofr growing vegetables

Central Open Space

Frontyard or Angan, which is an important part of the architecture in rural India.

Housing Module

Three Types of base housing modules of 30sqm, 50sqm and 100sqm. with further scope of expansion of the house.

Area for Expansion

15sqm of extended plinth area to be used for various housing activities/ cowshed/ or can be cconverted in a room as a part of future expansion of the house.

Cluster - 01

Three different areas of base modules with further scope of expansion have been used. The cluster design has been adopted from the existing context, with every house having a frontyard and a backyard. The frontyard opens up into a common area (aangan) which can be used for various daily chores. It also has a common workspace in the centre which can be used in making various small scale products and supporting cluster level mini enterprise which can further support the families in generating income.

Logitudinal Section through the cluster Showing different Housing Modules

Transverse Section through the cluster

Cluster - 01

Building Construction

Mangalore Tiles

The construction of the project is based on smart sourcing concept. Almost all materials used in the construction are sourced from a 5km radius saving up on transportation cost and also saves up on wastage of material.

Housing modules are constructed used SMB (Stabilised mud blocks) made from the soil dug for sub structure and levelling of contours. Construction Timber sourced from the forest used for roof frame. Bamboo to be grown in the plantation area which can be used for further maintainence and Mangalore Tile for roofing. RCC is used only as a tie beam to add extra strength to the structure.

Timber Frame

Timber Girders

Mangalore Tile

SBM Attic Wall

Gutter

Filler Slab Attic Flloring

RCC Beam Rammed Earth

Steel Sections to support Attic

Karvi Wall Panel

Concrete Arch SMB Wall

Stone Foundation

RCC Lintel Tie Beam

Murum SMB Wall

Rubble Packing

Community Centre - Wall Section

Mud Plaster

Bamboo window and door

Mangalore Tile Gutter

Baton

Eaves Board Steel Girder

Cowdung Flooring

Steel Section Wall Plate Baton

RCC Tile Beam

Timber Flooring

Bamboo

Lintel Band Rafter

Thatch

Stone Plinth

Casement Window

Mud Plaster

Cowdung Floor

Water Cistern

SMB Wall

Cowdung Floor

Plantation Area

DPC Layer Stone Stair PCC RCC Plinth Beam

Rubble Packing Murum

Rubble Packing Stone Foundation

Stone Foundation

Backyard

PCC Bed

Partition Wall Section

Housing Module Wall Section

Toilet Extended Plnith

Water Management Since, Khoch receives around 2500mm Rainfall annually, But still face a very dry summer season. This shows the need to conserve Rain water in the area. Thus, The method used for conservation - usage - water treatment is being inspired from Govardhan Eco Village model of Water Management.

The method is about, Building a Rainwater Pond and then connecting it to Aquafiers and Recharge Pits/ Underground Water Tanks. Further connecting it to the house water cistern via taps.

All the waste water collected will be sent to the soil bio filers for further water treatment before letting it out i the stream. Since, there is entirely different method adopted for Soil Waste, treated water from the SBT can be further sent in the stream.

Rainwater Runoff

Since, Site is on a slope, the rainwater running off from the hill can be collected and stored.

Water Tap

Each house will have one water tap connecting to the cistern on the outside of the house.

Soil Bio Filter

The waste water from the village will be sent to the Soil Bio Filter for waste treatment.

Pump Room

Water can be pumped and sent to the cluster level Water Tanks.

Stream

Rainwater collection Tank

Water after treatment will be sent in the stream

Underground Water Tank

Using check dams, we can have a small reservoir sufficing the water required for the entire village

The entire village will have small Underground Tanks sufficing the needs of 8-10 houses in the cluster.

Exponential Factor Exponential factor is one the important points of consideration in the project which deals with different options in which an house could be expanded in future. also the way it can adapt to different cultural as well as economic constraints.

Base Module

Using Extended Plinth as Cattleshed

The base module is with an attic area and an extended plinth area which can be used in future for various different activities, the division of attic roof and kitchen puts constraints on expansion of the house.

The extended Plinth can be used as a cattleshed. It is one of the most common usage of a space in rural India, usually placed on the sides of the house or in the aangan.

Converting Extended plinth into a room

The extended plinth area can be converted into a room based on the requirements of the family.

Usually after the family grows new houses are built but taking up more ground cover, but the the scope for extension if not completely stop but will slow down the pace of using up more ground cover.

Converting Attic space into a room and using Extended plinth as cattleshed The Attic space can also be converted into a room in cases where extended plinth is already being utilised. This Vertical expansion reduces the use of materials and also saves up on space and construction cost.

Tiny Library

Competition

Dhartari From Earth to Earth A library, by the standard definition is ‘a curated collection of sources of information, selected by experts and made accessible to a defined community for reference or borrowing.’ Going by this, the proposed library encourages referencing and borrowing from the already existing forestial context, agricultural practices and deeply rooted beliefs relating to the Sun God and the Rain God. It also focuses on re-establishing the lost connect of the tribals to their land and ancestoral art. The design of the structure takes shape from the basics of Warli Painting that focus on the use of three primary moulds found in nature, the square, circle and triangle. The library is imagined to be a temple to the Godess of fertility, who is worshipped for a good yield in farming, and also a source of education, knowledge and expertise required to sustain life.

Mangalore Tile Roof

Manglore tiles are easy to replace and also can withstand heavy rains.

Timber Framework

To support the Manglore tiles above, Can also fit in the mud rolls within its framework

Mudroll Layer

Mudrolls used to keep the library area temperature lower in high summer temperature.

Timber Assembly Supports

Timber Aseembly forming Truss like structures, to be used as support system for the entire roof framework above

Terrace

Terrace Area to be used as a multipurpose space during festivals/ functions.

Library

Main reading area, with book shelves and also a digital library, with Audio books.

Amphitheatre

Amphitheatre to be used as outdoor activity space or also as a congregartion space during any festival/ function.

Courtyard

Courtyard is the main focal point of the structure. To be used as outdoor reading space, can be used for various other purposes as well

Outdoor Working Area

Outdoor working area for income generation related activities.

Coalecence The site for the proposed metro station was at Khandeshwar in Navi Mumbai, it is proposed to be one of the major junctions along the metro route connecting to Railways, Bus service and also further extending till the Navi Mumbai Airport. The site is also denoted under the Urban Plaza by the Development authority thereby, increasing the scope of program to be considered for the project. The design title, ‘COALESCENCE’ talks about the multiple functions of the site under one single roof, also a junction which is the major congregation point for the people. This not only justifies the scope for developing this Plaza + station as a functional place but also to develop it as a landmark giving the city its identity. Breaking from the monotony of the residential sector in the context..

Roof Layer 01

Skylight

Roof Layer 02

Roof Layer 03

Platforms

Concourse

Service Area Unpaid Area Paid Area Service Area Unpaid Area

Bus Stop

Buffer Two-Wheeler Parking Four-Wheeler Parking Plaza 02 Toilet Block Departmental Store Pedestrian Entry Autorickshaw Stand Taxi Stand Staircase Block Drop-Off Point Restaurant & Kiosks Indoor Lobby Area Plaza 01 Utility Area Buffer

Building Construction

Metal Works

Scrap metal from in and around Dharavi is collected and is further processed to reuse.

The Toolhouse Project Make In Dharavi

The famously productive neighbourhood in the heart of Mumbai city is full of thousands of artisans, craftspersons and mechanics, working away on their tools and machines in workshops and factories that often double up as homes and dormitories.

This series of interviews profiles them in their contexts to provide a composite portrait of Dharavi’s economic life. As Patrick Geddes says, the “Place, Live, Work” triad is the foundation of urban life. This seems to be truer of this dynamic and frenzied neighbourhood more than others Dharavi doesnt belong to a single community, city, state, rather it is a country within itself, people from all directions, states, communities have come and settled in this dense, complicated yet simple neighbourhood, having charcteristics of an utopian town in a dystopic image. This project is about the people from different occupations working towards the same goal that they have, is to live a happy life, to make a living in this megacity. These are the makers of Dharavi.

The Project was about documenting various occupations and form narratives on the lifestyle of these people working and living in Dharavi.

Ragpickers

Ragpickers pick up a lot of waste in and around the city. All the dry waste consisting majorly of plastic and metal is brought to Dharavi.

Waste Collection

Most of the waste collected and brough to Dharavi is then sent for further process, that is segregation according to material and object types.

Waste Recycling

Once, segregation is done, some materials are made in reusable objects while some are processed and combined to make a new product out of it.

Pottery - Material Transport

Pottery - The Making

Pottery - Painting & Maintainence

Textile

Tanneries

Other Small Businesses

Kumbharwada of Dharavi is a famous community set up by the Kumbhar community.

People here practice pottery for a long time and have their own kilns set up in the backyards. Material is transported from Gujarat.

Textile is one of the major industry set up in Dharavi. Various workers have their own small businesses working in Dharavi.

Many families in Kumbharwada gave up on Pottery since it did not give enough earning for the family to survive. Still there are a few people who still practice pottery in traditional ways and also work for improvement of the process of pottery.

Leather wroks was one of the major industry in Dharavi, but soon there was a decline in traditional tanning method. There are only a few tanneries left practicing the traditional ways.

All families takes care of transportation, the making and painting or maintaninence of pots. They also have their shops setup in frontside (roadfacing side) of their house.

Dharavi is a city in itself with various people having set up their small businesses here.

Though it gives them small earnings, it is enough to live here.

The Storyboard The storyboard displays three different stories of three different people working in the textile industry in Dharavi. The board shows a walkthrough the entire space divided in nine frames each.

Make in Dharavi - 01 “We have no interaction with Government” The Story is about Samit and How he makes in Dharavi Samit started working in the garment business 7 years ago. He started his own business with his brother after having worked in various other workshops, because he decided that instead of being restricted to earning ₹800 a day from his employer, he could be self-employed and maximize his earnings. His brother and he began the business with another partner, but eventually they split into two different units. Despite this, he says that there is no animosity between them. Additionally, the question of competition does not arise because the two workshops deal with different types of cloth. The workshop consists of two interconnected rooms where workers stitch clothes according to orders received by a company. In the small outer room, Samit works with Rajan, a young man about 22 years of age, who is quick to chime in when Samit falls short of a word or two. The room consists of two machines—one for making the collars of shirts and another for a specific kind of stitching. There is a large table occupying half the room, strewn with variety scraps of cloth as well as some finished products.

The business employs 15 people. Samit moved into this workspace around 8 months ago, when he fell short of space in the previous one. He started off the business with 4 machines, and then gradually bought more as the business gathered steam, and shifted to larger spaces. This is the third workspace that he has shifted the business to. All of the workers live within 15 minutes walking distance from the workshop. Samit’s brother lives a minute away. He jokes that he would not be able to find his way around Dharavi if it were any further away.

His business has been receiving orders from the same company since its inception. He enjoys very good relations with the ‘seth’, proudly stating that the level of trust he has established is such that even if he asked for money without producing the finished goods, it would be given to him. When I ask how long the average worker stays with him,Samit laughs. “If he lives to be a 100, he will work until then,” he says. In some cases, the worker has to leave when the employer is dissatisfied with the quality of work, although this happens in very rarely.

Most of them have no formal education beyond primary school, and all learn the skills required to work in the garment business on the job. Samit explained how when a worker first joins, he undertakes small jobs such as ironing and cutting, and then gradually moves on to operating his own sewing machine.

The workers are paid according to piece rates, with the work being divided in such a way that the finished product would have passed through the hands of almost every worker in the workshop. The cloth is also provided by the company to which the finished garments go to. When asked about demonetization, Samit said that it did not affect demand much. The main consequence was that he could not pay his workers’ salaries for a month. Other than the license that he obtained to start his business, Samit’s interaction—in any capacity—with the government or municipality has been minimal, if not non-existent. When asked what the government could be doing to make their work easier, he was quiet for a while, before admitting that he hadn’t given it any thought. In general, he seemed to consider any possibility of intervention by the government as a threat rather than something that would help him. He says that once they buy the machines, they make do with the same ones, preferring to call a mechanic to repair them. They choose to spend their money expanding the number of machines in use rather than exchanging the existing ones for newer models. In terms of technological upgradation, Samit laughingly says that the only difference in the new machines is the price.

To Read Full Articles Story 1 - We have no interaction with Government https://urbz.net/index.php/articles/we-have-no-interaction-government.

Story 2 - It isn’t about money https://urbz.net/index.php/articles/it-isnt-about-money.

Story 3 - My bank balance is in negative https://urbz.net/index.php/articles/my-bank-account-negative.

Godrej Rivergreens Godrej Rivergreens is 100Acre Masterplan Exercise along with development for landscape areas of the Township. It is situated along the estuary of the Mula Mutha river in Pune. There are various natural features and existing Ravines which form the base for the entire planning exercise and also is the highlight of the Project. The masterpan was done based on such natural features and also ways of enhancing and maintaining such Ravines were being looked after. There is a heirarchy in the series of open spaces which form the anchor point for the entire concept of masterplan. The design ideas have formed the basis for creating the Development Control Regulations (DCR) for all the sectors in the master plan. One of the key features of the DCR is to build in flexibility which will allow the plan to respond to market forces while not compromising on the design ideas and principles.

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RAVINE FOREST

UTILITIES AND AMENITIES

1. Outdoor Deck / Access Control Point 2. Ravine Terraces 3. Canopy Walk 4. Walkway ( Can also be used for cycling) 5. Adventure Play Area 6. Retention Pond 7. Picnic + Camping Area 8. Yoga Deck 9. Machaan

24. School 25. Sector Clubhouse 26. Healthcare Facility 27. Police Station 28. Public Parking 29. Bus Station 30. Underground tank 31. Fire Station 32. MSEDCL 33. Solid Waste Management

CENTRAL COMMUNITY PARK 10. Central Clubhouse 11. Mini Golf 12. Flowering Garden 13. Skating Park 14. Kid’s play area (Outdoor) 15. Kid’s play area (Sloped) 16. Sports Field 17. Jogging Track 18. Exhibition Plaza / Entrance Gateway

TOWN CENTRE 19. Town Hall 20. Central Plaza 21. Shared Surface 22. Market 23. Manjari Commons

MISCELLANEOUS 34. Future Residential Parcel R5 35. Future Residential Parcel R6 36. Godrej Boulevard 38. Future Residential Parcel R8 39. Committed Residential Parcels 40. Economic Activities / Special Economic Zone 41. 30 M DP Road 42. 24 M ROW 43. 12 M ROW 44. 18 M ROW 45. River Buffer Park 46. Mula Mutha River 47.Box Cricket 48. Short Put 49. Basket Ball 50. Discuss throw 51. Amphitheatre seating 1 52. Amphitheatre seating 2 53. Social Housing

Ravine Park

The Ravine Park has been conceptualised as a serene forest environment, comprising of tall trees and grasses, created specially for residents who are seeking more passive forms of recreation. Here residents can walk or cycle on elevated canopy walkways meandering through the tall trees or decide to explore the extended network of boardwalks on ground which go all around the water body.

The Central Plaza

The “Central Plaza” has been conceptualised as the “Heart of the Master Plan”. It shall serve as a large congregation space with well shaded plaza with ample street furniture and art installations that assists in creating an animated public realm. Apart from this the terraced greens lead to the Town Hall and also serve as a spill out space for activities within the Town Hall that require larger crowds.

Community Greens

The Central Community Greens are flanked by residential plots on all sides, and has been imagined as a richly planted open space with a host of recreational activities.

The various activities in the central greens are connected by a continuous network of well shaded pedestrian pathways and cycling paths to ensure connectivity and usage throughout the year.

Entrance Plaza

The “Entrance Pavilion” serves as the primary pedestrian entrance to the Central Greens and has been conceptualised as a signature architectural element incorporating an iconic shaded built form which apart from serving as an entrance gate also becomes a covered exhibition area. This exhibition space can also spill outdoors in the central greens if needed and shall highlight the journey of the project and its development.The pavilion can also used by the school next to it to put up temporary exhibitions and displays, making it a shared amenity for the entire Master Plan.

There are various elements that define the landscape story of Godrej Rivergreens, All these elements like the Machan, Areas for kiosks and camping etc, are all interconnected by the stonecrete pathway and the Canopy walk which is the elevated pathway. All these walkways and boardwalks can be used as cycling tracks as well, which makes the entire forest trail feel more functional.

Machan

Camping Area

Stonecrete Pathway

Canopy Walk

Machan (watchtower) is the key element connected to the Canopy Walk and gives the entire view of Ravine Park.

Toilet

Public Utility Area, built in UCR Masonry.

Kiosk Area

Small Raised platform with outdoor seating and some small kiosks, forming a major place for congregation.

Stonecrete Pathway Connects all the programs in the Ravine Park.

Small Areas to set up camps, with views of the Forest.

Canopy Walk is the raised platform which goes through the entire Ravine Area.

The Machan

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