KSHITIJAKARMARKARMASTERS OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (2019)TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITYemail:kshitijakarmarkar@gmail.comContact: (979)985 8482

Design Studio Fall 2016(Phoenix Center, Therapeutic Center)

Huge Site: Scope for future development of Phoenix center on the same site.

Efficient use of the creek in the master plan as well as to promote communi-ty interaction

Good views and vistas from all over the site

Relaxation and peace of mind

Harmonious relationship be-tween users and environment

Strong interrelation between activities

Wide variety of existing vege-tation

Proximity to the highway : noise and sound pollu-tion

Large area of the site is under flood plain

Proposed road along the west boundary of the site

Developing residential areas in the vicinity

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES THREATSOPPORTUNITIES

SITE PLAN-PHOENIX CENTER

CLINIC LANDSCAPING

ENTRY LANDSCAPE

LEISURE LAWN

WATERPOND

RELIEF ZONE AND CREATIVE PLAY

OUT-DOOR THERAPY

YOGA SPILL-OVER AREA GAME

COURT

TIC-TAC-TOE

BUFFER MOUND

BUFFER MOUND

Phoenix Clinic aims at provid-ing a therapeutic, restorative and supportiveenvironment for traumatized chil-dren, familymembers and therapists.With this goal in mind we adopted some basic design strategies.

• Spaces at residential scale• Residential exterior and arrange-ments• Vegetation as buffer

Designing elements for appropri-ate to both 3-to 18-year-old children and adults is always a challenge. We hence focused on propmoting personal interaction, Blending indoor and outdoor spacesand maximizing the natural light into the spaces.

• Consider sustainability in mate-rials and theorganization of spaces and also future expansion• Provide easy access to the facility from nearby

The materials used are all user friendly and selected considering the safety of kids. The colors used are all pastol colors to which kids are always attracted.

Creating innovative and imagi-native indoor/outdoor places for children and providing experien-tial learning/healing opportunities are prime aspects of the landscape design.

Creative Play Connections with outdoor

CLINIC LANDSCAPING

SECTION AA

SECTION BB

CAMPUS LANDSCAPING

The Camp Phoenix empha-sizes the naturalistic aspects of the site andcreatively integrate the built elements into the site. The landscapes around the pavilion are spacious yet secluded.Trees act as a vegetation buffer making the

Lawn mounds can also be used as natural recliner seats . The topgraphy offers an easy way to install slides making it interesting for the children to play around the the camp area

VIEWING DECK

TREE PLAZA

COOKOUT AREA

OUTDOOR CALMING AREA

CREATIVE PLAY/STRESS RELIEVE AREA

LOW HEIGHT MAZE

LOW HEIGHT MAZE

VIEWING DECK The campus landscape de-

sign emphasizes the natural-istic aspects of the site andcreatively integrates the built elements into the site.The sloping lawns flanked by the leisure seating areas and experiential natural play ar-eas makes the surroundings of camp Phoenix captivat-ing for the children as well as

CAMPUS LANDSCAPING

Limestone Pavers

Wooden Decking

Texas pink Granite(Unpolished)

LANDSCAPE SELECTIONThe material palette that we have selected has all vernacular materi-als easily available in and around the site.the tones and colours of these ma-terials are earthy and homely.The finishes of these that we plan to use are not only rustic in look but also safe for children to use.

The plant selection for this proj-ect covers a wide variety of native plants. As these are all native trees, they will thrive well in the soil type on the the site.

The selected trees and shrubs have varied types of canopy shapes and coverage which makes the overall look of landscape vibrant and cap-turing and yet keeping it similar to the characted of the site.

Acacia farnesiana Fraxinus texensis Baldcypress

American Sycamore Cedar Black Hickory

Dwarf P ittosporum Abeliam Boxwood

LANDSCAPE SELECTION

Work Experience(2013-2016)

1. BOX OUT OF THE BOXSet amidst a serene environment, this 1200sq.ft farmhouse was a challenge for us to least disturb the fragile soil strata and the beautiful site rich with flora.The entire fabricated structure imposes the least load on the soil. The landscape proposed blends together the built and unbuilt.

PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIESConcept DevelopmentProject Cost EstimationSite Analysis and Site PlanningContour InterpolationWorking DrawingsSite Execution

2. RESIDENCE TERRACEFitting a wide range of client require-ments onto a small first floor terrace in a very short time was a tremen-dously enriching experience.

PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIESConcept DevelopmentProject Cost EstimationSite Analysis and Site PlanningWorking DrawingsSite ExecutionMaterial SelectionPlanting Plans

3. RESIDENCE COMMUNITY DESIGNA community design involves detailing from site planning to intricate details like swimming pool details, compound wall design, public plazas and gardens.

PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIESConcept DevelopmentProject Cost EstimationWorking DrawingsSite ExecutionPlanting Plans

Extra Curricular Activities

4. HANDS-ON MODELS FOR SPATIAL ANALYSISA varied range of materials were used in making models.

5. WORKSHOPS

5. PAINTINGS