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Suhani Anil Bakkannavar

UR3005

Vegetation as Orientation: Story along each trail

The project weaves the riverside site through various vegetation zones, creating an engaging network of streets and trails that meander through native scrubland, productive plantings, and wetland infrastructure. Currently, the site is dominated by both native and invasive species, with certain areas feeling disconnected and fragile. It lacks clear orientation, connections, and effective placemaking, hindering its productive potential. To address these challenges, vegetation is employed as a key strategy to foster orientation, discovery, and immersion, turning the site into an adventure for visitors. People coming to the site will have the opportunity to enjoy new and exciting ways to explore and interact with the landscape. This is achieved through a diverse array of native vegetation along the site's pathways. This strategic placement of flora will serve as a primary navigational aid, guiding visitors on an engaging journey of discovery through the revitalized landscape. The vibrant and thriving plants will not only provide clear wayfinding, but also foster a sense of immersion, allowing guests to fully embrace the site's rejuvenated ecosystem. 

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Analysis of the Site Sant Sarovar Dam covering the street and vegetation issues along the site

Development of design through different stages

Proposed Master Plan for Sant Sarovar Dam site (38 acers) Area under new streets (35%), Area under programmed spaces (10%), area under park and landscape (60%), area under wetland, area under new infrastucture at river edge (10%)

Detailed plans showing integration of vegetation along the trails

Landscape typologies used in design as a tool of navigation for the people

Night view of the intervention showing proposed trails and the landscape around the walkways ,showing how vegetation is weaved with trails and street to create a sense of orientation and place making

Night view showing proposed wetland, trails and the landscape around the wetland and showing how vegetation is weaved with trails and street to create a sense of orientation and place making

Character of the trail (through different vegetion)