VITALITY IN URBAN VOID

The design follows the vision of creating a space in an urban void to enhance citizens' physical and mental health. In light of the desire to gather and cycle in the surrounding area, the design opens up a public space where people can cycle through. While dealing with the severe level changes, the design provides multiple levels in between to allow open views and easier access, along with seatings, plantings, cycling lanes and areas to play with water. This encourages cycling activities and gathering in the nullah, in which benefits the physical and mental health of citizens.

The design derives from the form of a natural river. As the site is closer to the downstrear area, deposition occurs and causes meandering rivers to form. The curvatures are developed into various functions, such as pedestrian-cyclist inclusive lanes, seatings, and staircases to allow easy access to the nullah and overcome the steep level change. Planters and grass lawn are also implemented to add a little bit of softness to the urban hard scape. The form further extends to connect with the existing areas outside of the nullah, creating connections with cycling paths, planters and seatings.