Public Garden | Daman, India | Completed in 2020 | |
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Previously a defunct public garden, the site fostered nearly 20 fully grown trees dotted throughout the site. Adjacent to a Portuguese Fort, flanked by colourful fishing boats along the waterfront and vast expanse of views established a perfect opportunity to re-create public loci where the land meets the sea and sky. The distinct brief led to a design investigation to create a public place that will resonate people’s aspirations and establish a sense of reverence towards water, a multi-faceted space for all age groups. |
The project aims to renew the interface between land and water by framing the ocean with a string of delicately designed steel pavilions. These pavilions are lean, non-obstructive, multi layered, modular yet rhythmic that captures the stark sunlight and creates a possibility of spatial experience. Envisioned as an extension of the street itself that is accessible to all age-groups, the public space features a kids play zone, a senior-citizen’s corner, semi-open reading area and ample seating under the shade of retained native trees. |
The planting design intent was to enhance the site and not excessively curate the garden. The material palette combination of natural and industrial materials; stone, wood and steel, soften the spatial and visual experience of being in the open and offer a welcome contrast to the defined waterfront edge. |