Khushi Dhaval Mehta

UR3009

BEYOND THE LINES : A NEW ECOLOGY

Tapi’s expansive silt deposits along the edge constitute a vital ecological corridor, teeming with diverse biodiversity. Unfortunately, these ecologically rich areas are often overlooked and neglected, vulnerable to future development and infrastructure projects. Such construction initiatives, while aimed at progress, risk compromising the delicate balance of the riverine ecosystem. The projects questions the conventional notion of a rigid static boundary between human settlements and the natural ecosystem. By demonstrating a more fluid and interconnected approach by blurring the static lines and fostering the seamless transition of water with thriving biodiversity under urban inserts. Portfolio. 


Report Content

Transect study (Initial impression of the site): First illustration captures my perception of the river and site analysis.

Transect study (Observed and studied): Grounding - Documenting the river edges with both Tangible and intangible aspects.

Finding - Analyzed Inference of the inaccessibility and biodiversity throughout the river

Founding - Site Selection and zoning of the 6km transition space

Founding - Design Strategies with detailed decisions of space-making

zone 1- proposed strategies

View 1 - From the walkway over the mangrove islands View 2 - From the Amphitheater with a river view View 3 - In between the shrubs and creepers with minimum intervention