KALAGHODA HERITAGE PRECINCT

REVITALISATION OF PAVEMENT STRETCH Between Jehangir Art Gallery and Prince of

Whales Museum

A physical make-over of the Kala Ghoda precinct to demonstrate an existing proposal which was at a stalemate for 2 years. Indian Architect & Builder and the Kalaghoda Committee under the patronage of UTI Bank (Now Axis Bank) realisedthis project. The portion under make-over was the pavement stretch between the Jehangir Art Gallery and the Prince of Wales Museum. Street furniture as per the municipal regulations were implemented on this stretch.

The refurbishment took into account the pavement which was completely degraded and abused by not just pedestrian but also vehicular traffic.There were no railings or signages to warn or monitor these functions.There was also an absence of street furniture.

Items of WorkItem QuantityPaving in Pave blocks 700sqmtSeating around tree 13 nos.SignagesDirectional Arterial road Name Local Street Name Pedestrian Plaza

1 no.1 no.2 nos. 1 no.

Railing 132 r. mtrsTree Guards 2 nos.

The revitalisation scheme too into account laying of concrete interlocking paver blocks, erecting railings along the pavement, providing seating and signage at regular intervals around the place as per the master plan initiated by Kala Ghoda Association. The plan was in the offing and in need of revenue for implementation. Indian Architect & Builder worked as a catalyst in obtaining this when UTI Bank stepped in to support and help realise the project.

Before: Abused Paving

Before: Abused Paving and no railings

After: Post Refurbishment the stretch allowed an interactive opportunity for street galleries with seating and signage on a comfortable stretch of paved walkway.

Work in Progress

The railings create a boundary

Dustbin and seating are placed before the paving is started

Tree Guard with UTI Bank branding and railings behind,

Before: No barriers or order

After: Tree Guards, Street furniture and paving in place.

After: Tree Guards, Street furniture and paving in place.

After: Directional Signage

After: Post Refurbishment the stretch allowed an interactive opportunity for street galleries with seating and signage on a comfortable stretch of paved walkway. Also Traffic Signage was included in the project.

Fact FileClients : Kala Ghoda AssociationFacilitators : Indian Architect & Builder, Jasubhai MediaPatrons : UTI Bank ( Now Axis bank)Architects: A&A Architects, MumbaiEngineers: Sewri ConstructionSteel Supplied by : Jindal steel