The transport hub of Naya Raipur is located in the northern end of the city. The residential axis of the city terminates at the transport hub.
The transportation hub is envisioned as an integrated multi-modal facility, which will become a major entry and distribution point for locals, visitors and goods. As a result, the transport hub assumes the symbolic role of a gateway to the city.
The different functional components of the transport hub are structured around a central pedestrian link/space.
The broad location of different uses is primarily shaped by ease of access and ease of interchange within different modes.
All the residential areas of Naya Raipur are on either side of the central spine that culminates in the capitol complex.
The urban design for residential area aims to create a pedestrian friendly environment. Each sector is only 800 meter in any direction. The residential neighborhoods, internally are walkable and cyclable.
A hierarchy of public and private spaces starting from front gardens to streets and small parks to larger neighborhood parks.
Building level guidelines to create a desired character of medium density, compact neighborhood serving a diverse population.
The capitol complex and its adjoining precincts constitute the monumental core of Naya Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh.
Structured most prominently by the bi-axial symmetry of a monumental axis that emanates from the capitol complex, the urban design embraces the City Beautiful principles of grand boulevards and monumental buildings to convey the centrality of the democratically elected government in power.
The monumental axis, structures a democratic landscape constituting cultural institutions in the southern side, and offices and the central business district in the northern side.
KCA was part of the ERM consortium to create a vibrant world class IT community that sets a precedent for the integration of work place and lifestyle facilities on a 60 acre site on the Gurgaon-Faridabad road in Haryana.
This iconic development was set in a unique environment that turned the constraints of the site into a multi-seasonal landscape. The buildings were designed to minimize environmental footprint.
KCA was the executive urban designer for master planning a 500 acre new integrated premium township for a population of 25000 in a Greenfield site in Ludhiana for IREO, which is an international realty fund.
This new township is master planned according to sound ecological and sustainable design principles to create safe, walkable communities that are close to services, social gathering places and recreation facilities.
First runner-up in invited Competition for Landscape Master Plan of Gift City as part of a consortium of KCA-Design Accord
“…what a fantastic job you have done of the place! Ilford House certainly looks impressive! It was a pleasure to work with you; moreover, it was very refreshing to find that you stuck to schedules-weather they be those of time or money. That attribute does seem to be a rarity these days!”
-Saurabh N. Mehta, owner Ilford House, Madras
-It has also been described in the book on Fabindia by Radhika Singh.
Anokhi celebrated its 20th anniversary with a cultural festival, crafts showcase, fashion show of Anokhi’s garments and a BBC special episode of “Clothes Show” focusing only on Anokhi. The venue for these events was Samode Palace, a 18th century Rajput castle. It has also been described in the book on Fabindia by Radhika Singh.
Though it had already been converted into a hotel in 1987 and had been used as a location for the movie “The Far Pavilions”, Samode Palace needed extensive but thoughtful repairs, improvements including incorporation of services and facilities, interior fitouts, lighting, decorations and furniture to host these events. This was done in 1988 by architects Ravi Kaimal and Jyoti Rath. This renovation considerably upgraded the standards of the hotel and brought Samode Palace international fame.
