Master in Architecture
(Urban Landscape Design)
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1. Details of Module and its StructureModule Detail
Subject Name M.Arch - Architecture Paper Name Urban Landscape Design Module Name/Title Case Study _ Marina - 1
Objectives
1. To learn about Urbanism and the need for open space in urban areas.
2. Principles to follow for design of open space.
3. Design development for Urban built and open space Keywords Case Study _ Marina - 1
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2. 2. Development TeamRole Name
National Coordinator
Subject Coordinator Dr. Monsingh D. Devadas Paper Coordinator Mr. K. Raghuraman Content Writer/Author (CW) Mr. K. Raghuraman Content Reviewer (CR) Mr. Deepak Rao Language Editor (LE)
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MARINA BEACH
A Design Response To Re-Defining The Streetscape Of Kamarajar Salai - An Urban Landscape Outlook
Architecture of Chennai
• Chennai architecture is a confluence of many architectural styles.
• From ancient Dravidian temples built by the Pallavas, to the Indo-Saracenic style (pioneered in Madras) of the colonial era, to 20th-century steel and chrome of skyscrapers.
• Chennai has a colonial core in the port area, surrounded by progressively newer areas as one travels away from the port, punctuated with old temples, churches and mosques.
• The European architectural styles, such
as Neoclassical, Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance, were brought to India by European colonists. Chennai, being the first major British settlement in the Indian Subcontinent, witnessed several of the earliest constructions built in these styles.
• The initial structures were utilitarian warehouses and walled trading posts, giving way to fortified towns along the coastline.
• Although several European colonists, namely, Portuguese, Danish and French, initially influenced the architectural style of the region, it was chiefly the British who left a lasting impact on the city's architecture succeeding the Mughals in the country. They followed
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various architectural styles, with Gothic, Imperial, Christian, English Renaissance and Victorian being the essentials.
Kamarajar salai
• The entire beach promenade stretch, called KAMARAJAR SALAI features numerous statues and monuments.
• The beach stretches along the eastern side of the road and the western side is dotted with various governmental institutions, historic and stately buildings from the British rule all along its length. Some of these historical buildings are:
• Presidency College
• University of Madras – Chepauk Campus
• Public Works Department (PWD) Complex, formerly The Chepauk Palace
• University of Madras – Marina Campus
• Vivekananda House
• Lady Willingdon School
• Queen Mary's College
• Inspector General of Police Headquarters
• All India Radio, Chennai
• Marina Stadium
Indo Saracenic Architecture
The application of the architectural features of the Islamic, Hindu, Byzantine styles into the Indosaracenic buildings designed and built during the British colonial period in Chennai (Madras) city.
Salient features of Indo saracenic architecture
• Onion (Bulbous) Domes
• Overhanging Eaves
• Pointed Arches
• Cusped Arches or Scalloped Arches
• Vaulted Roofs
• Domed Kiosks
• Many Miniature Domes, or Domed Chatris
• Towers or Minarets
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• Harem Windows
• Open Pavillions
• Bierced Open Arcading
Salient Features of Indo Saracenic Architecture
One of the most important aspects of a building is that of material choice.
What one builds the exterior envelope of their space with affects its ability to breath to retain temperatures and its strength.
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Concept
• Indo Saracenic Architecture
• Victorian Architecture
• Roman & Greek Architecture
• French Architecture
Indo Saracenic Architecture
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CONCEPTUAL:
ROMAN &GREEK ARCHITECTURE
VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE:
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QUEEN MARRY COLLEGE Building facade
VIDHAN SOUDHA
LADY WILLINGDON INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDIES TAMILNADU TEACHERS EDUCATION UNIVERSITY
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Slum Clearance Board
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Indian Overseas Bank Existing
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DESIGNING THE MARINA BEACHFRONT…
NEED FOR THE PROJECT
• Imageability of the city
• Improve the urban fabric of the city
• Better usage of the open spaces.
• A beachfront development
THE STRETCH TO BE DESIGNED
THE CONNECTIVITY
The stretch to be developed & landscaped starts from the NAPIER BRIDGE TO THE ENDS AT THE LIGHT HOUSE .
The distance covered is 3.8 kms.
Commercial activities ,play areas & even public promenades can be drawn close to the beach through landscaping , making it the vibrant heart of the urban fabric.
SPACES TO BE DESIGNED
1. DESIGNING THE SPACES AROUND THE STATUES – Reviving the history & culture through specific landscaping elements recreated around the statues.
2. DESIGNING THE GALLERIES - Developing & Landscaping the spaces around the galleries to put the space to better use & to make it visually appealing.
3. WESTSIDE STREETSCAPING - Providing seating ,appropriate lighting , highlighting the pedestrian pathway, detailing the compound wall etc
4. FOCAL POINTS & NESSESARY NODES - highlight the stretch & creates an identity to the space.
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THE DESIGN can be ACHIEVED THROUGH DEVELOPING THE STRETCH WITH THE landscaping ELEMENTS BELOW
• WALKWAYS
• SUNKEN COURTS
• ACCENT PAVING
• PERGOLAS
• MOUNDS
• FEATURE WALLS
• PLANTERS
• SPRINKLERS AND FOUNTAINS
• PLAY AREAS
• LIGHTING
• MASS FOLIAGE PLANTING
THE open spaces around the statues
• The statues lack a uniformity , spatial identity & its unique character.
• The spaces around the statues have been proposed with landscape elements that complements the particular statue .
• Simultaneously the character of the space is also being accentuated through land undulations , planting , water bodies etc.
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THE STATUES
SUBRAMANYA BHARATHIYAR STATUE
THE DESIGN PROPOSAL
Bharathiyar saw beyond the social taboos to build a new earth through co-operative endeavour . The proposed Bharathiyar statue enhances his distinctive character of modernity & straight fowardness through squares & rectangles , fountains on either sides , hedge plants of different colours thereby creating a strong emphasis , sametime maintaining the character of the space.
PROPOSAL FOR BARATHIYAR STATUE
SUBASH CHANDRABOSE STATUE
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AT PRESENT..
THE DESIGN PROPOSAL
Subash chandrabose is known for his very militant ideas, strength in character courage & supported an aggressive revolt . His courage & aggressiveness is achieved through landscaping by creating vibrant colour hedge plants & angular cutwalls & boulders simultaneously holding on to the spatial character.
TIRUVALLUVAR STATUE
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THE DESIGN PROPOSAL
The Landscaping around the Tiruvalluvar statue is proposed with wavy paving pattern , colourful planting & undulations , low height walls creating a sense of openness & unubstructed view to symbolise his precise style of his writings.
G.U. POPE STATUE
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THE DESIGN PROPOSAL
Since G.U.POPE was always considered to be ahead of times & modern in his thoughts ,the landscaping around his statue is designed with clean lines,cut angles with difference in paving materials,bright foliage planting & waterbodies creating contrast & harmony that pertains to its spatial character.
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BHARATHIDHASAN STATUE
THE DESIGN PROPOSAL
Bharathidhasan’s writings served as a catalyst for the growth of the Dravidian movement ,his ideas
& attitudes were advanced to be accepted in the past.
The landscaping around the his statue is defined by ornamental stone columns as a backdrop with seating , mass foliage planting , lush greeneries & tall trees.
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AVVAIYAR STATUE
THE DESIGN PROPOSAL
The landscaping around the Avvaiyar statue is redefined with pop fountains,small mounds, colourful planting & since the gooseberry is so synonymous with Avvaiyar ,gosseberry trees are proposed to create an unique identity to the space.
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KAMARAJAR STATUE
THE DESIGN PROPOSAL
Landscaping around the Kamarajar statue is redefined with the concept simplicity & integrity which is achieved in design through vast openness ornamental stone columns flanking at the entry,linear dwarf walls in between the mounds which visually means he was always ahead of times.
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MAHATMA GANDHI STATUE
THE DESIGN PROPOSAL
Mahatma Gandhi the “Great soul” led India to independence and inspired movements for non- violence, civil rights & well known for his “Ahimsa” .
The space around his statue is designed with lush greenery , water fountains on either sides of the statue & clump of trees as a backdrop which implies simplicty & serenity.
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CHILDREN’S PLAYAREA Design features
• A central plaza - gathering place
• Interactive water features
• Totlots
• sandplay
• Open air seating to watch performancees
• Playground
• Pathways for walking
• Appropriate Lighting
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CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA Floor plan
THE WALK IN FOUNTAIN
The walk in fountain - First of its kind in Chennai.
THE CHESS BOARD CONCEPT
The concept of chessboard is very captivating for the children ,it serves the purpose of play &
stands out as a landscape element as well.
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DESIGNING THE OPEN SPACES The FOLIAGE concept
THE FOLIAGE CONCEPT is adopted to the south of Gandhi statue where in every single curve the seating is provided that way the space is put to its maximum usage with accent trees to break the monotony of the space & to provide shade as well.
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OPEN SPACE ON TO THE SOUTH OF MAHATMA GANDHI STATUE
• On the southside of Gandhi statue tree courts
& seating are provided which holds maximum shade .
• Existing trees are retained while a variety of trees are proposed which Blends with the whole setting.
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OPEN SPACE OPPOSITE TO THE IG OFFICE
The design intent of the huge open space opposite to the IG office is to create a contrasting character through difference in materials by providing -
• boardwalks
• juxtaposing palmtrees
• stone seating
• connecting the chesscourt & gallery
DESIGNING THE GALLERIES GALLERIES
The Galleries have a vast expanse of space which is not being used because it has lacks shade.
Tensile structures are integrated into the design which is informal ,flexible ,reasonable & blends with the spatial character as well.
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WESTSIDE STREETSCAPING
• The design intent of the westside streetscaping is to define the linear stretch with a unifying character.
• This is carried out by fitting uniformity in compoundwall , railing , accommodating seating & creating a pattern in the pathway &
providing appropriate lighting.
PROPOSED DESIGN FOR THE SHOPS
• Tensile roofing
• Wave concept
• Linear arrangement
• Symmetrical
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PROPOSED FOUNTAIN DESIGN FOR THE WAR MEMORIAL
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REDESIGNing THE BUS STAND
• The existing Bus stand is not put to its maximum use & doesn’t visually create an identity as it lacks its Imageability.
• Hence forth the new bus station is designed to complete the wave concept .
• The form is achieved through tensile steel structures & over hanging supports.
PROPOSED VIEW OF THE BUS STAND
