| landscape design
ECOLOGY, MATERIAL AND DESIGN
PLAY AREA, AMERICAN EMBASSY SCHOOL, NEW DELHI
Paras Sareen and Associates, Jalandhar
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| The landscape design is a direct response to New Delhi’s unique urban and cultural identity, intentionally crafted for learning, play, and collaboration. The project is a homage to the architectural legacy of Joseph Allen Stein, who designed the school.
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| The design encompasses a 1.25-acre of the school area, envisioned as an extended open space that includes a cafe, student activity zone for the robotics workshop and design lab, along with an amphitheatre. By drawing inspiration from Stein’s sensitive use of materials and proportion, the landscape design integrates with the campus’s original character while creating new, adaptable outdoor areas near the workshops and cafeteria. Overlapped benches and tiered, stepped seating create flexible zones for demonstrations, group discussions, and social interaction. The circulation paths act as a connective spine, linking the workshops, play area, and cafeteria into a cohesive whole. These paths are part of a broader walking loop that naturally binds the campus together. Functional overlays have been created to make the most of every square foot. For example, a single area can serve as both an outdoor discussion zone and an extension of the play area, with shifting visual connections that adapt to its use. These “breathing spaces” offer a retreat from the classroom, promoting reflection and conversation.
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