URBAN DESIGN

URBAN DESIGN -Tourism

Development In The Tri-Cities: Warangal Hanamkonda – Kazipet

Through Urban Design Interventions

The architectural character of the Warangal fort is distinct, but unfortunately, it is not adequately presented to visitors. The complex is poorly maintained, and accessing other structures within the fort is challenging. To address these issues, strategies have been implemented to preserve the site, improve accessibility, and provide amenities such as refreshments. These interventions aim to create a safe public space. Importantly, all the interventions have been carefully executed to ensure they do not disrupt the architectural character of the site. Environmentally friendly materials have been used, and the color schemes have been chosen to harmonize with the surrounding context.

Year – 2022 – 2023 semester – 8

Location – Warangal fort ruins complex

Activities – sound and light show, ruins complex , site-sighting , screenings, refreshments and exhibitions.

Revising the pathways and creating a circulation path information signages, regulatory signage and directional signage Information center with a digital interactive kiosk

Pedestrianfriendly, vehicular, space for street food vendors and neat maintenance street. Amenities –cctv, security cabin, cafeteria, ticket counter.

Switch in the entrance with a monumenta l gateway.

A plaza as an intermediate space with different activities.

Switching The Entrance

• The entrance to the fort complex has been redirected to the east side which is +1.50m level from the fort ruins.

• This entrance leads visitors into a plaza.

• A granite stone wall, which is made of the same material as the fort and other landmarks around it, defines the entrance

• The wall bears the name 'WARANGAL FORT' in large, bold letters, and focus lights have been installed to highlight the wall and create a monumental entrance.

• The width of the entrance is 32 meters.

WALL

MATERIAL - Granite DIMENSIONS – height – 4 meters

20 meters long

NAME

MATERIAL - steel –red colored powdered coated

DIMENSIONS – height – 0.7 meters

BOLLARDS

Made up of concrete and includes a led light.

HEIGHT – 0.9cms

No.of bollards – 28 bollards placed at a distance of 1meter

FOCUS LIGHTS

High-Power Outdoor LED Focus Light - JRF3-6

PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY, VEHICULAR, SPACE FOR STREET FOOD VENDORS AND NEAT MAINTENANCE STREET.

• The street surrounding the fort complex is not being adequately maintained. Pedestrians are at risk due to the absence of a designated pedestrian path and moving vehicles. Furthermore, the width of the road is not consistent.

• To address these issues, a newly designed road has been incorporated. This road features a twoway layout, with designated pedestrian paths on either side and a space for vendor carts to the right

• The road is constructed with concrete material.

• The designated pedestrian path is made using granite stones that are locally available. It is elevated at a height of 0.15 meters from the road surface.

• The designated vendor path is made using grass, with benches placed at intervals as rest points. This path is also elevated at a height of 0.15 meters from the road surface.

Amenities

• Surveillance is implemented around the fort using CCTV to ensure security and prevent misbehavior. The surveillance cameras utilized are 4MP HD ColorHunter Wide Angle Fixed Bullet Network Cameras, providing a 160-degree viewing angle, capable of observing up to 25 meters and detecting up to 64 meters.

• A refreshment area is available for visitors, with four individual stores located at the center of the plaza.

• 4 local crafts shops are located to support the local vendor’s products

Regulatory signages

Revising The Pathways And Creating A Circulation Path

• At the junction, a fort showcase platform is provided to inform visitors about the site's history.

• These pathways also serve as boundaries to restrict visitors from accessing the ruins.

• showcase platform is installed at the intersection of the pathways, featuring the fort's history and stories, along with a central representation model.

• The platform is constructed from bamboo and has dimensions of 14 meters by 7 meters, with wooden planks utilized for the display.

Signages

• Informational signages are placed at appropriate locations to provide relevant information such as maps for directions and fort history.

• Regulatory signages are utilized to indicate rules and regulations to be followed and avoided within the fort premises.

• Directional signages are strategically positioned at regular intervals to assist visitors in navigating the area and determining the direction to the next destination.

Directional signages

Regulatory signages informatory signages

Information Center With Warangal City Development With Digital Interactive Kiosk

The information center utilizes digital interactive kiosks to promote the city's various tourist attractions to visitors. Additionally, it provides assistance and guidance to tourists looking to explore other prominent locations within Warangal City.

Plaza

• "The Plaza" refers to the area between the entrance to the fort ruins, which serves as an intermediate space.

• It encompasses various activities such as screening, open space with a stage for temporary exhibitions and performances, and a seating area for tourists,

• which is equipped with basic amenities like washrooms, a first aid room, and a feeding room.

Located at road level, "The Plaza" is situated 1.5 meters above the fort ruins and provides an excellent vantage point for visitors to view the Keerthi Torana monument clearly

The plaza dimensions 100 meters x 98meters and the area is 9,800sqmeters.

BENCHES - benches around the fort plaza and at the fort complex at regular intervals

Bench -

Dimensions – 0.6 meters x 1800 meters benches

A Set of 3 benches is placed at a point.

Digital interactive kiosk Large

"The Plaza" offers a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy, media, temporary exhibitions showcasing cultural artifacts, cultural performances, seating areas for relaxation, local vendors selling goods, viewpoints for sightseeing, and refreshments for purchase.

BENCHES ,LANDSCAPING AND TREES

It is proposed to add benches, trees, and landscaping to the fort complex and "The Plaza". For the trees,

• large trees with canopies, such as neem trees, will be planted around the perimeter of the fort compound towards the south and west to obstruct radiation.

• Larch trees will be planted along the north roadside of the fort complex to provide a dispersed view.

• Birch trees will be planted in "The Plaza" to create a softer, more inviting atmosphere.

Interactive projections

Interactive Projections And Digital Interactive Kiosk

•To enhance the visitor experience, an interactive projection and digital interactive kiosk should be incorporated near the main entrance of the Warangal Fort Complex.

•Interactive kiosks are user-friendly and the data is already stored in a neat format, eliminating the need for guides and ensuring that visitors receive accurate and complete information.