LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREINDIAN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

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KISHORE D. PRADHAN

• Kishore Pradhan is a senior and renowned Landscape Architect and is credited with being one of the pillars of Landscape Architecture profession in India.

• At very young age nature cast a hypnotic spell on him, be it in reality, art or literature drew him towards the outdoor. Pradhan pursued architecture at Sir J J College of Architecture in Mumbai. After graduation, he acquired proficiency in French language and was awarded a scholarship from the French Government for higher studies. He choose Landscape Architecture as the subject of specialization and soon found himself in Versailles, enrolled in Ecole National Superieure d’Hortoculture, in the section du Paysage.

• During his sojourn in France, French culture and philosophy inspired him greatly. On his return to India in year 1972, he founded his firm Kishore D. Pradhan Architectural and Landscape Consultant. His very first landscape design project being the Fort Aguada Beach Resort, Goa for Taj Group of Hotels.

• Apart from his professional practice, Pradhan is on the advisory board of various committees and institutes, he is also a regular invitee to deliver lectures and has a jury member to various institutes and architectural summits.

UMAID HERITAGE

Location: Jodhpur, Rajasthan, IndiaProject Work Status: Ongoing ProjectsArea: 40 Hectare

This is a 100 acre bungalow scheme at the foot-hill of the world famous Umaid Bhavan. Echoing the palace, all the bungalows are being built in local Jodhpur stone. The landscape design too relies heavily on this stone for the hard surfaces as well as garden furniture such as pavilions, pergolas, seats etc. In order to avail of the maximum usable space, the level differences were achieved with help of stone retaining walls. However while selecting the plant material, care was taken that the plant heights helped to visually subdue the level differences. Privacy of the bungalows abutting the central green was given equal importance and while selecting the species. care was taken to ensure that the garden user was unable to look into the residences while the view from the bungalow was intact. In order to ensure the sustainability of the greenery. due attention was given to the selection of plants which are able to withstand the extreme Jodhpur climate

CITY PARK, MMRDA

Location: Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaProject Work Status: Completed ProjectsArea: 7 AcresProject Completed: 2002

In the MMRDA's endeavour of developing the Bandra-Kurla complex as an ideal Business District, the City Plaza assumes great importance as an Urban Green Space. The park is being used by the office goers and residents of nearby localities alike. These 7 acres of prime urban open space has two sections, viz the Plaza and the Park. Following are the salient features of each section. The Plaza: This is a multi purpose space being used mainly by the people who come to work in the area. Built around a large water fountain this place serves both as a resting and transit zone. There is a small Amphitheatre where people can enjoy short roadside entertainment shows during the working days or even a serious play or concert during the weekends. The Park: This is mainly a family recreation zone that can be equally enjoyed by the working population as well as residents of this locality. The paved sitouts, shaded by pergolas and trees and undulating lawns provide a variety of sitting places for the people. A 3m wide track offers uninterrupted walking and jogging pleasure for the health buffs. A well-appointed children's play area, complete with a 300 sq. m. skating rink, a giant chessboard and a novel complex of playthings has become quite a sensation. The Flora: The selection of plants has been done with careful consideration. The tree species have been selected for their flowers (every season will find at least some trees in flowering condition), foliage (especially the leaf texture) and evergreen character, since shade is of paramount importance.

OTHER EXAMPLES

• Central Park, Rpl Jamnagar

• Dr G S Melkote Park, Hyderabad

• Great Eastern Gardens, Mumbai

• Indo American Hybrid Seeds, Bangalore

SWATI DIKE

About Swati Dike• B. Arch, M. L. Arch • Principal Landscape Architect & Planner • Graduated in Architecture from Sir J. J. College of Architecture,

Mumbai in the year 1979 with First Class. • Completed Post Graduation in Landscape Architecture from

School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi in the year 1982 with Distinction.

• Fellow of Indian Society of Landscape Architects ( ISOLA) • Associate member of the Indian Institute of Architects ( I I A) • Member of the Council of Architecture ( COA)

Her Objective

• To provide functional and sustainable landscape design appropriate to each region where the site is located.

• To have architectural continuity and functional appropriateness to ensure a unique and lasting expression for each design commission.

• To create diverse user specific and environment friendly designs and landscaped gardens.

RESIDENTIAL COMPLEXES

GARDEN ENCLAVE- HOUSING COMPLEX IN THANEMAIN FEATURES:- Existing Trees were replanted at pivotal points. Accomodating many functionalities in small space using existing level differences. Partly on podium hence merging podium and ground levels to create homogenous landscape.PROJECT DURATION: 2002-2008 AREA: 1Ha

PODIUM OR TERRACE GARDEN

Nahar Amritshakti- Housing Complex at Chandvali, MumbaiProject duration: 2004-2007 Area: 1.70 Ha

FARM HOUSE

FARM HOUSE- OVALE, THANEPROJECT DURATION: 1996-1998 AREA:4.0 Ha

PUBLIC PARKS AND GARDENS

ROTARY MUNICIPAL PARK- SANTACRUZ, MUMBAIMAIN FEATURES: Revitalization of old garden putting its main features of mini-train track and luxurious trees for optimum use. Situated in a densely populated area hence usage is designed to cater to the needs of all age groups. Maximum utilization of the space and low maintenance.PROJECT DURATION: 1994-1995 AREA:1.1 Ha

COMMERCIAL COMPLEXES

WINDSOR CORPORATE OFFICE- KALINA, SANTACRUZ, MUMBAIMAIN FEATURES: Podium and Club Garden – Formal Garden for Corporate usage.PROJECT DURATION:2009-2011 AREA: 2500 Sq.m

SHARATH RAJEEV

• Sharath Rajeev G acquired Bachelor of Architecture from J.N.T.U. Hyderabad and Masters in Landscape Architecture from School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University, Chennai.

• Sharath Rajeev G has acquired a wide variety of experience through his years in college working for landscape architects, architects and engineers. He has worked on projects ranging from small residential projects to multi-acre projects, although his specialty is high-end residential landscape design. He uses his mastery of skills to implement new and refreshing ideas to landscape architectural design that gives a unique touch to his projects.

• CONIFER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS is established in year 2005

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SHOBHA BHOPATKARInventive, experimental, explorative and unconventional, Shobha Bhopatkar has been at the forefront of the Landscaping movement in India for the past 32 years. With an uncompromising attitude for designing brilliance, Shobha Bhopatkar is and will always be a force to be reckoned with. Her work effortlessly merges the practical technicalities and skills involved in the process of transforming spaces with ingenuity

Landscaping is not just making space beautiful but to creating healthy, beautiful and inspiring environment.

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