Verdant City

This major project tackles the current issues of Hyderabad- Climatic condition (heat) and its rapid urbanization as it has become one of the fastest growing cities in India. The design proposal aims at achieving informed design that is adaptable with the existing infrastructure and environment.

When you think of Hyderabad, the first image that comes to anyone’s mind is the Charminar surrounded by historical context, chaotic streets, food and a variety of markets. After analysing the site, key elements are proposed: cross programming as it works with the existing infrastructure, composting on site as there is a lot of food waste produced, allowing growth for the markets, high density farming for the restaurants to sustain with, addressing the informal housing and hanging gardens to introduce more green into this rigid site with harsh climate.

The issues are addressed through interventions that will allow the city to grow vertically by building on the existing urban fabric. Cross programming of existing infrastructure, inclusive of existing markets, housing, waste management and high-density farming becomes an integral part of the project. These become more than just programs, but a larger part of the infrastructure.

The project will imply these interventions without disturbing the existing fabric that can impact at both micro and macro level of the environment but also by enhancing the site condition.