Kerala
1974 (unbuilt)

This scheme was prepared for an invited competition for about 3 km along the waterfront in Cochin harbour, a beautiful stretch of land, which till then was undeveloped. The brief specified the preparation of a master plan and urban control drawings for a large number of diverse usages, including office and commercial space as well as residential accommodation for a wide spectrum of income groups. This scheme tried to integrate all these diverse elements into a coherent urban image that could become the symbol for the city of Cochin. What was emphasised was public promenades along the water’s edge, at two different levels, so that the cascading steps formed natural amphitheatres.