Location: Shillong, Assam
Dheer Beel(lake)
For the development of lake it is required that there is a monetary development which will in turn increase the livelihood employment potential and maintenance of lakes. The key features of this lake has been developed in accordance of the biodiversity protection.
Site Analysis and Zoning strategy for Lake Redevelopment
Considering the environmental concerns and biodiversity requirements, there is a requirement that the needs of the context and the livelihood needs of the neighborhood both be balanced without exploiting the lake and its biodiversity.
For which the study of its boundaries allowed levels of construction with respect to lake protection act are studied. With major connectivity traced to plan out a least disrupting zoning and activity map.
Site Plan - The camouflage
The intention of development was to have a site plan which looks more like the context than a urban design development plan. A plan that is in 'Symbiosis-with-nature' than it is standing out. The interventions planned are majorly 'Temporary Structures' - Observation decks, Bird watching towers, boat yard, pavilions, safari and cycling tracks along the existing connectivity.
All these amenities intended for just one thing 'Observing what is' experiencing the nature than disrupting it.
Zones of Site Plan
Considering the location and positioning of site plan - the interventions are divided into sectors. Sectors are defined through their proximity, connectivity and existing potential in the site context. Each zone contributing to a specific function that is abiding to specific amenities and functions.
