{"id":14133,"date":"2021-11-01T15:00:12","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T09:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/media.biltrax.com\/?p=14133"},"modified":"2022-02-26T13:19:23","modified_gmt":"2022-02-26T07:49:23","slug":"central-university-kashmir-landscape-as-a-tool-for-enhancing-sustainability-and-cultural-awareness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/central-university-kashmir-landscape-as-a-tool-for-enhancing-sustainability-and-cultural-awareness\/","title":{"rendered":"Central University Kashmir &#8211; Landscape as a tool for enhancing sustainability and cultural awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4><strong><strong><strong>Central University Kashmir is an institutional project won by CP Kukreja Architects as a part of a national competition. The institute will provide an inspirational educational campus which will improve the future of the children in the state of Kashmir. The establishment of this university campus shall attract academicians, researchers, visitors and students from across India and the world thereby helping in a harmonious integration of people and ideas. The project thrives on vernacular design sensibilities, a major requisite to build in eco-sensitive locations like Kashmir. Dikshu Kukreja, the managing principal architect, says, \u201cThe major challenge in this project has been to undertake construction on an ecologically sensitive site where the subsoil conditions are fragile and the water table is only half a meter below ground. Harsh winters with heavy snowfall are another challenge leading to adverse conditions for construction.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A one-of-a-kind Greenfield project, the Central University of Kashmir attempts to make a strong statement with the sustainable use of landscape while designing educational campuses in eco-sensitive zones. The design, a winning entry in a national competition, was highly appreciated for its concept, \u2018Landscape as a tool for enhancing sustainability and cultural awareness\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the pressure of the real estate market rising every day in India, the natural landscape of the country, especially in critically eco-sensitive regions, is threatened by rampant urbanisation. Jammu &amp; Kashmir, with its treasure trove of lakes, rolling uplands, valleys and pastures, is one such region which has faced this concern for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/media.biltrax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4-1080x593.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"14145\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/media.biltrax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/media.biltrax.com\/central-university-kashmir-landscape-as-a-tool-for-enhancing-sustainability-and-cultural-awareness\/cuk_o4\/\" class=\"wp-image-14145\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4-1080x593.jpg 1080w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4-300x165.jpg 300w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4-768x422.jpg 768w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4-1536x844.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4-730x400.jpg 730w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4-400x220.jpg 400w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4.jpg 1716w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Front Elevation of the Hostel Block<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Central University of Kashmir (formerly known as Central University of Jammu &amp; Kashmir) had such a context as a major constraint on the road to fulfilling its vision. Spread over 200 hectares of green field, sensitive to environmental and eco-concerns, the site for the campus was earmarked for an institutional complex befitting international standards &#8211; with amenities for a projected population of 14,000 (7000 residential and 7000 floating).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 7000 students, 350 teaching faculty, and 400 non-teaching staff on full establishment, the design aims to provide quality education with state-of-the-art infrastructure and amenities, without compromising on environmental considerations. The design is low-cost, given the whole idea to make education affordable for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The campus consists of academic blocks, administrative blocks, convention centre, hostels, central library, faculty departments, development centres, faculty and non-teaching accommodations, guest houses, club buildings, health centre, and other amenities needed to meet international standards of university education. The design strategy inculcates aspects of \u2018Natural Urbanism by including nature as a structuring element of the site, designing a pedestrian spine, integrating ecological waterways and using landscape as a unifying element.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/media.biltrax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/CUK-1080x405.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"14141\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/media.biltrax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/CUK.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/media.biltrax.com\/central-university-kashmir-landscape-as-a-tool-for-enhancing-sustainability-and-cultural-awareness\/cuk\/\" class=\"wp-image-14141\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/CUK-1080x405.jpg 1080w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/CUK-300x112.jpg 300w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/CUK-768x288.jpg 768w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/CUK-1536x576.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/CUK-400x150.jpg 400w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/CUK.jpg 1798w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The campus offers experiential learning through its closeness to natural surroundings.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The campus is designed to promote walkability, establishing common areas of interaction. The buildings are placed in a compact manner on high ground so as to cause least intervention to the low-lying terrain. The natural structure and topography of the site helped in deriving a form and deciding the placement of the buildings. The design was conceived as a pleasant tree-lined avenue, shading the walking-path through the day, with its thick canopy animated with the colours and life of the biodiversity housed within. Water presents itself in many forms in Kashmir\u2019s landscape \u2013 lakes, rivers, canals, or natural reservoirs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Existing depressions and watery marshes on site were studied, and attempts made to maintain and strengthen them through design developments like a carelessly flowing waterway, punctuated with pools, fountains and reservoirs. It was imagined as a blue-belt slithering around the periphery and informally creeping in at times. <em>Shikaras<\/em> were planned as an energy-efficient and environment-friendly mode of transport. This water-system also provides the opportunity of storing, recycling and recharging water on site. The natural reservoirs also act as water storage for use during emergency or fire-calamity. Landscape has been used extensively as a cultural symbol and connection between the major built complexes. It succeeds in regulating flow and movement and contributes to the campus experience. The built-masses occupy central spaces in a compact organisation to minimise distances and enhance walkability. The landscape design allows the blocks, playfields and public spaces to get bound into a unified fabric of the master plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/media.biltrax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O2-1080x534.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"14143\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/media.biltrax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O2.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/media.biltrax.com\/central-university-kashmir-landscape-as-a-tool-for-enhancing-sustainability-and-cultural-awareness\/cuk_o2\/\" class=\"wp-image-14143\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O2-1080x534.jpg 1080w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O2-300x148.jpg 300w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O2-768x380.jpg 768w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O2-1536x760.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O2-225x110.jpg 225w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O2-400x198.jpg 400w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O2.jpg 1969w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Side Elevation of the Academic Block<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Each academic cluster is centred around a central court which is defined by a tree corridor on its periphery, finally joining the central forests and orchards.&nbsp; Provision of open spaces spread across the site encourages interactions while allowing for a variety of recreational areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the climate control strategy, thick groves are proposed in plenty. Forest-like buffers line the site boundaries, and trees with dense canopies wrap around the buildings and clusters \u2013 creating a comfortable micro-climate. This helps natural humidification, preventing the extreme cooling that Kashmir otherwise suffers. The alignment of trees and orientation of buildings helps in channelising the breeze in the desired direction, keeping the public spaces and streets within the site well-ventilated. Trees with thick canopies are proposed in lines and groves to minimise sound and air-pollution, thereby promising a fresh and serene environment within the campus &#8211; which is conducive to learning and practising education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/media.biltrax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4-1080x593.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"14145\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/media.biltrax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/media.biltrax.com\/central-university-kashmir-landscape-as-a-tool-for-enhancing-sustainability-and-cultural-awareness\/cuk_o4\/\" class=\"wp-image-14145\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4-1080x593.jpg 1080w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4-300x165.jpg 300w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4-768x422.jpg 768w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4-1536x844.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4-730x400.jpg 730w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4-400x220.jpg 400w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4.jpg 1716w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Front Elevation of the Hostel Block<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The long pitched roof slopes steeply down, resulting in the buildings almost merging with the landscape. In order to maintain a comfortable microclimate and a vibrant public life within, the buildings are also arranged in clusters around courtyards. Inspired by the traditional spatial planning philosophies of Kashmir\u2019s vernacular architecture, rectangular, square or linear plans are followed.&nbsp; The extensive use of gardens as a tool to blend outdoor with indoor spaces is inspired by the Mughal gardens of Kashmir. Low-rise structures are given preference as per the regional architecture, a design mechanism to provide resilience against earthquakes. Low-height buildings also do not challenge the ground &#8211; but respect the horizontality of the landscape, creating a serene skyline. Engravings and sculptural massing are incorporated into building elevations, which are reminiscent of the art of Kashmir \u2013 lattice screens and window shutters, profusely carved wooden brackets, eaves board (locally called \u2018<em>morakh patt<\/em>\u2019), pendants (locally called \u2018<em>dour<\/em>\u2019) are architectural details borrowed from the traditional art and architecture of Kashmir, to bring in the essence of the \u2018built cultural language\u2019 of the land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The design for the Central University of Kashmir is a representation of the art and architecture of the Kashmir Valley, while simultaneously promoting the value of sustainability in education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #b8112b;\" class=\"has-inline-color\">CP Kukreja Architects<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cpkukreja.com\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cpkukreja.com\">www.cpkukreja.com<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4>E-mail: cpka@cpkukreja.com<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4>Contact: 011-41759907<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"981\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-14146\" data-id=\"14146\" src=\"https:\/\/media.biltrax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/CUK_Site-Plan-981x1080.jpg\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/CUK_Site-Plan-981x1080.jpg 981w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/CUK_Site-Plan-273x300.jpg 273w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/CUK_Site-Plan-768x845.jpg 768w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/CUK_Site-Plan-400x440.jpg 400w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/CUK_Site-Plan.jpg 1322w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 981px) 100vw, 981px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Master Plan of the University<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"534\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-14143\" data-id=\"14143\" src=\"https:\/\/media.biltrax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O2-1080x534.jpg\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O2-1080x534.jpg 1080w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O2-300x148.jpg 300w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O2-768x380.jpg 768w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O2-1536x760.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O2-225x110.jpg 225w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O2-400x198.jpg 400w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O2.jpg 1969w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Side Elevation of the Academic Block<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"518\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-14144\" data-id=\"14144\" src=\"https:\/\/media.biltrax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O3-1080x518.jpg\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O3-1080x518.jpg 1080w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O3-300x144.jpg 300w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O3-768x368.jpg 768w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O3-1536x736.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O3-400x192.jpg 400w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O3.jpg 1944w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Front Elevation of the Administrative Block<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"593\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-14145\" data-id=\"14145\" src=\"https:\/\/media.biltrax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4-1080x593.jpg\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4-1080x593.jpg 1080w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4-300x165.jpg 300w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4-768x422.jpg 768w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4-1536x844.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4-730x400.jpg 730w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4-400x220.jpg 400w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O4.jpg 1716w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Front Elevation of the Hostel Block<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"379\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-14142\" data-id=\"14142\" src=\"https:\/\/media.biltrax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O1-1080x379.jpg\" srcset=\"http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O1-1080x379.jpg 1080w, http:\/\/sh040.global.temp.domains\/~vitamind\/biltrax.mediacontent\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cuk_O1-300x105.jpg 300w, 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