Ashok Vista, Goa. A seven-acre town ship enjoying the Mandovi river view, located on an 11 m contour across 30 m length. An excellent example of creation of usable meaningful spaces and great landscapes...
The sample villa boasts of lush green plantation and development that blends the high end designed “landscape nooks” within the existing forested context. The native forest trees were retained as much as possible. Hence while the upper storey (trees) is wild the lower story (shrubs) is exotic. For e.g. Jack fruit and Spathyphyllum.
The densely packed villas on the narrow site, makes greening of vertical faces imperative.
Narrow irrigated planters hanging from retaining walls help control the budgets while providing ease on maintenance. Choice of species in all pockets is instrumental; not too much or too little.
There is 5 m level difference between the two D.P. roads cutting across the site. The central landscape has been designed to be accessed from both the roads and make a pedestrian connection. The spaces are visually connected by using same planting and paving texture.
We truly believe that good design is good looking; however great spaces happen when there is meaningful interaction between man and nature. The dialogue however momentary has a big role in developing the emotional connect and thereby introducing peace. A simple act of driving on paved road with correct paving pattern will create a lasting experience. Mundane acts like a walk in the lawns, relaxes the mind. And if the lawns are appointed with enchanting flowers, it will add to “the connect”. While the main role in our landscapes is played by man, birds and pets also have a distinct space. A serious thought is given to the native habitat species, while planting selection.
Human life is mired with complications, it is the lap of nature where one finds the best of solutions. Man has had a relationship with nature from millions of years. Cities have changes the way people work and live to an extent where the contact with nature almost is only visual. Our gardens give a chance to the city dweller to reconnect.
We also work with rural areas where the farmers need for complimentary lively hood is augmented with systematic intervention, and ecologically sustainable solutions. We have engaged with communities for incorporating Green STPs, Water shed conservation and Small scale industry development.
All plants have a gift of converting the carbon dioxide to oxygen; the negative to positive. This energy flow creates a field of positive charge around most trees. The strategic location of larger trees with positivity creates a circle of influence which will impart healthy and peaceful co-existence.