NAME OF THE PROJECT: ROHAN MITHILA PUNE

DESCRIPTION OF  THE PROJECT: 

A cluster of 7storied apartments with 800 flats had to be planned on 13acre land with roads on 3 sides. Intent was to create a central landscape area where surrounding flats look in to it. A vehicular road on periphery would keep central green totally traffic free.

Entry plaza with its triple height colonnades behave as a transition space taking one away from noisy exterior space to the serene interiors.

The entries at a higher level allows to view the entire stretch of green and slowly descends along wide cascading steps with water bodies reflecting the space around and making soothing sound of water Multiple entries are carved out along the periphery, bring transparency in to the built form and breaking the monotony of facade.

Central spine having apartments all around is formed with large green space, which happens at two different levels, Central green gets carried onto the podium level as well and it is this vocabulary of tranquil cascading landscape that binds together the entire project. Green wall along the basement facing central space creates visual buffer for cars.

Along the green space different activities, like coffee shop, library, swimming pools, play area,gym etc. are located ,this axis culminates in to the focal point where a dynamic composition of clubhouse is placed, having reflective pool in front mirroring the facade in water thus making the experience more dramatic

Secondary axis is formed as green walk within the apartments amidst green landscaped area accentuated with fountains, sitting areas etc giving sense of staying close to nature and visually binding together multiple blocks.

Each apartment is oriented along north south is planned to ensure its own privacy and to get external view, required light and ventilation from every corner. Every unit had to be evolved to make it most functional in terms of furniture arrangement without wasting floor space.

Landscape area is designed to have multiple activities for different age groups to be used during different times of the day and different seasons. Varying levels are used to create outdoor activities, sitting places, cascading pool, children’s play areas etc. The double &triple height colonnades, pavilions of varying proportions would define spaces for interaction-becoming multifunctional spaces.

Scaling of this space to make it’ humane’ was important. This has been achieved through play of built mass and through sequence of layering and using double heights on the facade.

Gaps in between each block of 3meter are akin to wind tunnels bringing in constant breeze. On the whole with its unique architecture,all spaces connect and communicates with the people, which in turn create a long lasting impression in their respective journey of life.

As the dusk descends, the light in the landscape slowly starts coming to life accenting water bodies and greenery ,changing the feel of entire environment.

Structure is of RCC columns and beams. Walls are of block masonry which is plastered and painted. Floooring is of vitrified tiles and flamed sadarhalli.