Gera

Pune, India

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Working on a complex post-industrial site in Pune, India, we sought to embrace the area's heritage and bring disparate elements together.

We centred our solution on three ideas:

  • Bio-diversity spine

  • Vibrant retail streets

  • Infrastructure

Key design principles:

  • A species-rich, bio-diversity 'spine', creating an environment for nature to thrive.

  • Pedestrian walkways sitting adjacent to the retail zone and crossing the 'spine' at strategic locations to enhance the pedestrian experience.

  • Use of railway infrastructure iconography along the walkways to reflect the site's heritage.

  • Recognition of the new green area as a key element of local stormwater management.

Project Name
Gera
Programme
Retail, Office, Conference
Typology
Medium Density Mixed Use
Location
Pune, India
Year
2020
Status
In Progress
Client
Gera Developments
Collaborators
Benoy