Heritage Park

Spaces Architects@KA

Short description

The heritage park is a redevelopment landscape project, envisioned in the heart of Old Delhi, opposite the Red Fort. The site is blessed with panoramic views of The Red fort with Jama Masjid right behind it. Envisioned as a heritage escape the park brings a harmonious unison between Mughal and Hindu architecture.
The design for the park aims to reflect the historical importance and retain the cultural impact of the location, with its elements and materials. Despite this, the design presents a modern influence in its detailing and technique, in the traditional materials themselves.
The park has been divided into 2 zones, the hardscape entry zone, and the landscape. The journey starts right from the boundary wall, designed with red sandstone arches and Delhi stone, reflecting the architecture of Old Delhi. Then the hardscape area with a view of the red fort wall, shaded sitting area, traditional shops, and eateries. The landscape zone is designed with a central walkway connecting 3 areas: the Baradari, the sunken sitting, and the open-air amphitheater.
Elements like Mughal Garden, perfectly ornamented Baradari in white stone, sunken seating, and more are involved in the design. A stage at one end of the park creates a visual connection with the whole arena.
Preserving the beauty of lush greens, the site planning is done in a way to make you reminisce about the long picnics. Vegetation maximizes the green coverage and provides a heartful experience.
The material palette has been kept completely vernacular to emphasize the materials used in the Red Fort and the major buildings of Chandni chowk such as Delhi stone, Red sandstone, and the Baradari in White Statuario.
The design for the park had to completely reflect the historical importance and retain the cultural impact of the location with its elements and materials.