Congratulations to All the Students of First Year, M.Arch (LA) for winning first prize in the University Competition

In response to the Competition floated by the University of Pune, Bnca – 1st year landscape Architecture, M.Arch students submitted a conceptual Master Plan proposal for the Pune University Campus.
The competition was co-ordinated by Prof. Suresh Athawale
and was guided by Prof Shubhada Kamalapurkar (HOD, M.arch.Landscape Architecture) and Principal Anurag Kashyap,

Landscape Architect Swati Sahasrabudhe, Ar. Asmita Divekar and Prof. Kanhere, as part of BNCA Faculty.

Dr. K.K. Gokhale co-ordinated the competition as a representative from Pune University.

The proposal focused on the integrated conservation and development of the campus, suggesting a conceptual management framework for its efficient operation. It also suggested, designating the whole area as a ‘special area’ under MRTP act for its administrative and legal background.

PROPOSED MASTER PLAN- CONCEPT
SALIENT FEATURES
A Campus Which Respects The Symbiotic Relationsip Between Nature And Mankind – Respecting Indian Cultural Ethos

A Heritage Sensitive Plan- A Special Area Plan For Integrated Conservation And Development Of Architectural And Natural Heritage

A Plan That Considers Information And Its Availability As Tools Of Empowering The Stakeholders To Actively Participate In Management.

Architecture Displayed And Organised As A Series Of Experiences Through Designed Landscapes

Giving An Exclusive Identiity As ‘Environmently Conscious Campus’-
Highting The Campus As ‘A Biodiversity Hub’ For Flora And Fauna

A Landmark Campus Plan – ‘International Identity’- Also From The Air On Google Earth

Pedestrian Friendly Secured Campus With Accessible And Well –Lit Areas, Gathering Plazas, Food Courts

Safe And Uncluttered Vehicular Circulation With Ample Orgnised Parking Areas

‘Visawa’ -Amenity Hubs (A Modular Design- Prototype)

Rationalised Proposed Zoning

Comprehensive Landscape Development Plan




CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE FIRST YEAR M.ARCH (LA) STUDENTS
AND PROF SWATI SAHASRABUDHE AND PROF ASMITA DIVEKAR!!

Congratulations Aboli Aurangabadkar and Snehal Patwardhan , Nutan Prabhu and Snehal Yadav

General Motors India has floated a competition for the students of second year of M.arch (LA). 5 groups had participated in it. Aboli Aurangabadkar and Snehal Patwardhan Bagged first prize of Rs 1 , 70,000/- ,Nutan Prabhu and Snehal Yadav bagged second prize of rs 1,30,000/- and Madhura Lavand got consolation prize.

CONGRATULATIONS TO Winner , Runner and all the students of the class for enthusiastic participation and good work!! Keep it up!!

The Prize distribution Ceremony was held on 31st October, 2007. Mr. Satya Veerpaneni-VP Manufacturing GM India , Mr. P. Balendran -VP Corporate Affairs GM India were Present at the function along with Mr. Ben Almagro, Mr. Shailendra Joshi and Ms. Manjsha Kale. Chief guest for the function was Shri Prabhakar Deshmukh, Collector of Pune and Special Guest was Prof. Indira Parikh , President FLAME. Samstha Members - Dr. A P Kulkarni , Mr. Ravindra Deshpande presided over the function.

Principal Anurag Kashyap Welcomed the guests and Head of the Department Prof. Shubhada Kamalapurkar talked about the competition process and the challenges of the project and the site.

Ar. Narendra Dengle and Ar. Mahesh Paliwal from Delhi were the Jury Panel for the competition.

Compering was done by Faculty member Shruti Joshi.
The Programme ended with the presentation of the winning entry.

The Competition was initiated and co-ordinated by Prof. Shubhada Kamalapurkar , HOD, M.Arch (LA)