Practice Work Sample

COMPETITION: ENTE KOCHI

MULLESSERY CANAL ECO PARK

The competition was a global collaboration between professionals from India and the Welsh school of architecture. Although we did not win it was a great opportunity that allowed for collaborative work on a global scale through technological communication.

Enhancing Natural Storm Protection Groundwater Recharge Native Ecology - Permaculture Planting Facilitating Active Mobility Green East-West Connection East - West Corridor Last mile connectivity through NMV modes joining transport modes Informal Street Vending and electrical Bus Station infrastructure to provide safe streets for women and children

Ferry Terminal MG Road Metro

Ernakulam Train Station Passive Waste Collection Infrastructure tackles pollution Waste collection, upcycling and educational centre for solid waste

Reed-bed filtration systems for treatment of canal water

Native species and Reed-bed planting for natural filtration Bioswales placed at street junctions to concentrate and convey stormwater runoff while removing debris and pollution Strategic lock placements to

control water levels and flow At the base of the depression, a large wetland park is placed to absorb excess water

The competition aims to improve the liveability of the smart city of Kochi in particular the Mullessery canal by providing an eco park which tackles various issues to do with contaminated water ways.