Vaitarna Highlands, Nashik

Categories Timeline Status Location Typology Area Client Team
Low Density
Development
2019 Ongoing Vaitarna Low Density
Development
200 acres Green Spaces,
Nashik
Asawari, Chinmay

Designing human settlements in the midst of streams,
mountains and view of the lake.


Vaitarna highlands is planned to create a high quality, sustainable environment where the master planning of the land form and its topography becomes a predominant force. The whole development is designed with the intent of not disturbing natural topography and features.

There is thematic cohesiveness, right from the site planning, road structure, setting of houses, architectural design, landscape design, material palette and signage . This makes the project a place that is not only created for people to thrive but also allow nature to flow within.

On initial investigation of the site, it was observed that the site is located on the south facing slope with hills to the north and Vaitarna lake to the south. The other interesting factor to this topography is the two water courses passing through the site . The streams are carved by the action of water and they play an important role in the experience of Vaitarna lake. The ravines along this water courses nurture the ecologically sensitive patches of land with rich vegetation.

Process

Putting The Area Into Perspective

Using elements of nature in the purest form
The property lies in valley zone with stream pattern of an inverted tree. The whole development is designed with the intent of not disturbing natural topography and features. The ridges, valleys and streams are used to the best to set out land parcels/plots. The 58% forest area on site will help retain rainwater and increase the groundwater. The natural experience at the site will be created by camouflaging settlements with nature . Each home has a unique setting with a view of either the nearby stream, mystic mountain or the distant lake. Process Result


Result

Mount crest cluster homes

These homes offer long distant views of
Vaitarna lake and the surrounding hills
from these plots

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