JSW 'Ankur' Township, Salboni

The steel giant’s maiden venture in this state calls for a strong architectural statement.
The main criteria is the speed of the construction which led to the introduction of steel structures for all public buildings.Bold post-modern form with exposed steel members and inlay panel of exposed brick work evokes a balance between the strength of steel and the earthy and softening image of bricks.
The architect lay emphasis on bold fenestrations of solid and voids both for upholding the image of the project and also for ease of construction.

• The built form may carry a flavour of the Bishnupur experience with use of exposed laterite and terracotta panels but in a stylised modern context. This is relevant specially for the public and religious structures. 
• The heritage may be preserved in the present context ,without surface embellishments, to be a symbolic representation of the basic style.
• Due to the harsh climate of Salboni, the Dak Bungalow model can be used for the living quarters with wide balconies , sloping roofs and overhanging eaves within a steel framework for quick construction and comfort for the inhabitants.
• The cluster of smaller living units will follow the neighbourhood of small towns and flavour of late nineteenth century North Kolkata with creation of a shaded and intimate ‘para’.

Fisherman's Village, Nayachar

NAYACHAR, a riverine island, off Haldia is an island inhabited by a small fishing community who earn their livelihood by either working in the fishery cooperatives or individually catching fish in the river or the ditches formed during high tides. The proposed mega development scheme earmarked for this island will require rehabilitation of the scattered fishing settlement into a comprehensive fishing village that will enhance their living standards and address their needs and aspirations…

• The proposed fisherman’s village will reflect the flavor of traditional Bengal, albeit, in a sanitized eco- friendly setting.
•  Use of eco friendly materials like mud, bamboo, chattai and hay will be used for easy and affordable construction.

The design aims at reflecting the versatility of bamboo as a durable and also an elegant construction component which is typical of vernacular structures prevalent in South East Asia.

• The entire village will be protected with a peripheral bund specially during high tide. The internal road network will be created with graveled pathways that will complete the rural experience.
• The campus aims to be ‘green’ with features like rainwater harvesting, use of locally available materials and recycle of soil and waste affluent for landscaping.

Scheme2:

• In the alternative proposal for the temple, the roof takes an adaptation from the pagoda form with an ornate 'kalasha' of bronze finish.
•  The bold form is softened by use of stain glass and louvers to create a strong architectural statement.

NKID Township, Baruipur

PROPOSED TOWNSHIP FOR NKID AT BARUIPUR

DESIGN CONCEPT

Vision
The township in the southern fringes of a burgeoning metropolis amidst a sylvan neighborhood has been visualized as a ‘destination’. The success of this venture is wholly dependent on its being as an ‘activity zone’, apart from being the home of a sizable population, and its capacity to generate income for the neighboring semi-rural population. Apart from a residential complex, it promises to be a nucleus of arts, crafts and agro based industries, a thriving sporting activity zone as well as a weekend retreat for the city dwellers.

The township is being visualized with the following salient features:

The landform of the complex:
This is to be developed by the -

• Cut and fill method. No excavated earth to be brought from outside to make the process cost-effective.
• This will generate water bodies which, apart from bringing variety to the landscape, will augment scope for water sports.
• The undulating landscape thereby created will support easy site drainage.

The plantation scheme will be developed on the following guidelines:

• Man made forest along the site periphery will act as a visual barrier at eye level imparting privacy to the township.
• The abutting plots will enjoy good view.
• Built-forms rising amidst a green backdrop.

Importance of the socio-economic viability of the complex to be maintained through the following features:

• Multiple Sports Complex attached to school and offering sports coaching facilities to ensure more footfalls to the township thereby generating revenue.
• Schools for vocational training, horticulture, etc. to teach carpentry, crafts, gardening as an employment generation scheme for the surrounding locality.
• Crafts village at the periphery to offer a platform for the craftsmen to trade.
• Old age home that would not only provide shelter and comfort to the residents but also offer a variety of engagement options in day care center, vocational school, etc.

Focal attraction of the complex:

• A 5 hole golf course to be created with high end golf villas as a destination for the urban population.
• Central commercial zone of semi- urban/ rural format in the form of a ‘ganj’ would be created to house the haat, market place, and general amenities.

Flexibility of Forms:

• The master plan is made of building of variable layouts and heights ranging from formal low-rise, formal high-rise and deconstructive structure to create an interesting format.

Proposed Township at Baruipur for NKID

Potential of the Site

• The site is part of the proposed district headquarters of South 24 Parganas.
• Proposed Eastern Expressway which is supposed to connect Kukrahati with Barasat is supposed to pass near the site.

Challenges due to the Existing Condition

• The immediate catchment of the site is still not developed.
• Timeline of development of the district headquarters would impact the development of the township.

Keeping these challenges in mind the proposed scheme provides multiple options in the residential as well as the commercial sector in a manner that the development will take place in phases and over a longer period of time in sync with the development of the district headquarters.
The Residential Sector
The residential sector will be developed in phases depending upon the demand in the zone but can be taken up sequentially from

• Plotted development comprising of a)town houses b) semi detached bungalows and c)bigger plots with standalone bungalows. The plot locations are considered at the rear end of the site and at one zone for ease in phase wise development.
• High rise towers in LIG, MIG and HIG categories may be taken up at a later stage at locations marked in the attached scheme.

The Commercial Sector
For a holistic site development and considering future growth, the scheme proposes to incorporate the following facilities which can be taken up at in a phase wise development

• A Higher Secondary School with Hostel facilities
• Shopping Complex comprising of hypermarket, vanilla shops  and a Multiplex.
• A separate perishable market
•  A Vocational training institute
• A mid level 100 bedded Hospital with paramedics and nurses training institute that will serve not only the township but the entire neighbourhood.
• A Commercial hub comprising of an I.T and B.P.O Hub

All these areas have been deliberately stationed near the entrance due to easy accessibility and controlling the influx of outside visitors in the complex. The present scheme has been drawn up considering a long term development that will be taken up in phases. Hence, additional features like the Vocational Training and Hospital has been considered which is also an income and employment generating feature.

Bengal Sriram Township, Hind Motor

HIND MOTOR TOWNSHIP

Aim of the design was to:

• Create a “CITY WITHIN A CITY” that is an exciting, self-contained mixed-use community.

•  Build an INTEGRATED TOWNSHIP encompassing an Information Technology Park, Premium Residential Neighborhoods, Commercial Center and the social infrastructure that supports an exceptional community.

•  Create a mixed development that will become a DESTINATION LANDMARK that is unique to Kolkata and distinctive in its international appeal as a place live and work.

• Create a unique destination in Kolkata and India.
• Establish a distinct ‘sense of place’ with the development.
• Design a self-sustainable community using sustainable practices.
• Promote environmental sensitivity and sustainability.
• Develop a mixed-use project where people can Live, Learn, Work, and Play.
• Respond to the local, regional, and global contexts.
• Create a flexible development that allows for future growth.
• Build the project that respond to market demands.
• Provide return on investment and increase in value.
• Create a diverse mixture of housing opportunities.
• Provide reliable and cost-effective infrastructure solutions.

• The existing water bodies were retained as a central mass cutting through the site and acting as the main spine of the township.
• Mixed use of residential spaces from EWS housing, economy homes, to high-end high-rises and exclusive villas along with a hotel and hospital.
• SEZ area houses IT, auto-ancillary and retail.

A 314 acre integrated township encompassing mixed residential neighbourhood , an I.T. park , commercial centres , hotel & health facilities.
The existing water body in the site were retained as a central mass cutting through the site & acting as the main spine of the township.

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