Sushriya Shrirang Dhamanekar

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Astitva - A tale of existence and value

The esplanade of the Belagavi fort holds the fort, moat, its surrounding activities and users. It was birth place of the settlement. But today its history and culture lay forgotten, its surrounding having fallen prey to various insensitive activities even when it houses offices and religious centers.. The design re-looks at the moat and esplanade creating zones for various activities. A landscape that connects history and people through daily activities. The planting creates a balance between the ecological, transformative, informative, aesthetic and economical aspects of landscape and responds to the functioning of the zones rather than following a set typology. 

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Introduction to the site and its location

History and evolution of the city of Belagavi and the fort

Eidetic photomontage of the site and photographic documentation

Understanding the site and the interconnected systems

Understanding the context, threats, potentials and vision photomontage

Vision statement and program formulation

Conceptual Masterplan and 1 acre plan

Planting plan for 20x20m

Understanding seasonal variation and phasing

Conclusion