Navaneeth Raj K

UD4003-1

Elements of Urban Design Studio

The studio is structured as an introduction to urban design representation and design of public places. The studio is based on the premise that urban design is best understood and expressed through study and representation of the built urban environment. The studio is structured in multiple modules running through the semester, each culminating with a review and exhibition of the outcome. All the studio modules will significantly focus on effectively capturing and communicating the spatial qualities of the urban built environment. The first module focuses on perceiving and representing the key elements of urban design (building types, streets, open spaces and urban blocks) that come together to make any functional urban space. The second module focuses on the analysis and design of streets including the detail design of elements. This studio will enable students to explore the scale, form, character of key urban design elements and their relationship with the larger urban context.  


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The Circuit.The Government of Kerala has taken a step to look back to our history, conserve and exhibit all important heritage sites in Thalassery, one of the most historically significant locations in Malabar region. The project is titled “Thalassery Heritage Project”, as Thalassery city as the epicenter of the project boundary established.

South Extension Phase II.

Dublin Spire Street

The case of Urban Block Dublin, showcases varying degree open spaces responding to the built form.The character of the openspace varies based on the build edge defenition of which the predomint belongs to the Private open space due to the prescence of residential buildings. The Mayor Square plaza located at the centre acts as the public open sapce connecting the transit and the water edge of the block for the pedestrians.

Versatility of open spaces – an Indian Case, Swaraj Round Thrissur The space as such being the centre of the city is not just a perception among the user groups , but it really acts as one in the physical realm. It is literally and figuratively the centre of Thrissur.The definition of the space according to the user groups is an extension of how they reacts with the place.

Versatility of open spaces – an Indian Case, Swaraj Round Thrissur The space as such being the centre of the city is not just a perception among the user groups , but it really acts as one in the physical realm. It is literally and figuratively the centre of Thrissur.The definition of the space according to the user groups is an extension of how they reacts with the place.

Shahibaug road is located close to three major museums which include the Kalico Museum, Sardar Vallabhai Patel, and the Kasthurbhai Lalbhai Museum. Shahibaigh road remains as the only nearest commerial stretch available in the neighbourhood. The Airport road abutting the museums is found to have very few commercial activities . This is predominantly due to the opaque nature of the street.

The entire public realm is divided into 4 layers. This includes the Frontage, Pedestrian lane, Bicycle Lane, and the public plaza. The design of the plaza is much more associated with the shade provided by existing trees. Seating spaces are provided both in the frontage as well as the plaza and thus it enhances the vending opportunities.

The entire public realm is divided into 4 layers. This includes the Frontage, Pedestrian lane, Bicycle Lane, and the public plaza. The design of the plaza is much more associated with the shade provided by existing trees. Seating spaces are provided both in the frontage as well as the plaza and thus it enhances the vending opportunities.

The boundary wall abutting the Hospital premise is designed with wall mural incorporated along with biophilic design strategies. Locally available plant species are utilised to create vertical green walls. Also the plaza associated consist of eateries with seating. These features add on to the Humanistic approach incorporated in the design process.