BMC Park 3 Concept Design Proposal, Mumbai, India
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Plot Area: Sq.Ft.
Location: Mumbai, India Year: December 2021 Scope of Work: Landscape Design (Concept Proposal) |
BMC Park 3 by Atelier ARBO envisions a sustainable, inclusive park in MumbaiPublic open spaces are essential to urban well-being, providing a much-needed pause in the dense rhythm of city life. The BMC Park 3 Concept Design Proposal by Atelier ARBO envisions an inclusive and ecologically conscious neighborhood park in Mumbai — one that nurtures play, community interaction, and connection with nature.
Nestled within a lively urban precinct, the site offers a rare opportunity to craft a contemporary urban landscape that reflects the social and climatic realities of Mumbai while creating a distinct sense of place. The concept is guided by the idea of “nature as a community catalyst”, transforming a simple municipal plot into a shared garden that grows with its people. The design builds on the principles of placemaking, sensory experience, and sustainability. It merges soft landscape layers of native vegetation with sculpted terrain and shaded structures to create a multi-dimensional environment. Lush tree canopies provide cooling shade and define intimate pockets, while fragrant flowering species add a sense of rhythm, seasonality, and visual delight. The planting palette has been carefully curated to thrive in the tropical coastal climate — creating a self-sustaining ecosystem that enhances biodiversity and comfort. The park layout revolves around a central green commons, a flexible space designed for play, leisure, and small community events. Surrounding this core are thematic zones — a sensory garden for tactile learning, an open-air performance plaza, and quiet corners for reading and reflection. These spaces flow into each other seamlessly through a meandering pathway, encouraging visitors to explore, pause, and reconnect with nature. Materiality and craftsmanship play an essential role in defining the park’s identity. Locally sourced red sandstone and kota stone are used for pathways, retaining walls, and seating elements — chosen for their natural texture, warmth, and ability to age gracefully. The earthy tones of the materials resonate with the greenery, creating a calm and grounded visual experience. Sunlight filtering through tree canopies casts moving patterns on the sandstone walkways, adding a poetic sense of time and movement to the park. Accessibility and inclusivity are fundamental design drivers. The park features barrier-free circulation, universally designed seating areas, and shaded rest zones that welcome visitors of all age groups and abilities. Open lawns allow children to play freely, while tree-lined pathways offer quiet strolls for seniors — making it a truly intergenerational public space. At the periphery, a community pavilion marks the park’s identity — a sculptural, wave-inspired canopy that provides shelter for group gatherings, yoga sessions, and weekend workshops. Its organic form, inspired by Mumbai’s coastal landscape, adds a unique architectural character while encouraging social interaction. Sustainability measures such as rainwater harvesting, solar-powered lighting, and native low-water planting are integrated seamlessly into the design, ensuring environmental responsibility alongside aesthetic quality. The BMC Park 3 Concept Proposal stands as a vision for how small urban parks can achieve great impact — by fostering social connection, promoting ecological awareness, and offering a daily retreat from the city’s bustle. In doing so, it continues Atelier ARBO’s mission to design meaningful public spaces that are rooted in context, crafted with care, and alive with community spirit. |