Walking space

This undulating cor-ten steel landscape project is an interface between the once-working class street of eastern Prabhadevi, and the slick facade of the Motilal Oswal tower.

The idea of not having to walk a long length in a necessary straight line plays an important part. The planters themselves present a lush green space to walk through at any time of the day or night.

Project team: Shweta Chhatpar, Pranav Naik, Suresh Chhatpar, Satish Gangula, Srinivas, Asarpi.

Cobbler's shop The design accommodates the existing street businesses. The owners also have a sense of ownership in the space now that they have been a part of the construction process.	In the Mumbai Mirror The Walking space was featured in the 9th anniversary edition of the Mumbai Mirror. To read the full article click on the image.
Laying stone	Lighting Lighting has been provided by way of up-lighting the tree trunks, this reflected light makes for dynamic textural experiences while one walks through the space.
Walking landscape	Transitions Transition between the planting and hardscape, where a definite boundary was not possible
Handicapped telephone booth It was imperative for the concerned organization to keep this at the same position, it was finally agreed upon to allow us to apply a fresh coat of paint.	Planter
Planter	DSC_1896 copy
Walking the crooked line	DSC_1898 copy
Ramps for the disabled	End to end
Detail of steps	Planters