portia grandÉ LANDSCAPE
A shared landscape designed for life at every age.
Pune

CONCEPT

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Landscape architecture and interior design of common areas for a 2 acres property that houses 134 m tall twin high-rise residential towers in Pune city, India.

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The landscape concept draws from Gibson’s Theory of Affordances (1979), where:
“The affordances of the environment are what it offers the animal (here, human), what it provides or furnishes, either for good or ill”

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DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

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The design focuses on applying the concept of affordances in both the physical and social aspect for families with children, young people, and senior citizens.

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For example, at the podium level, a seamless inclusive landscape is envisioned that brings together water bodies, pool side cafes, alfresco dining space, intergenerational sensory garden, young children’s play area and bamboo jungle. Essentially, a common space with tucked away uses for varied user groups.

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In order to ensure a seamless experience for users from the site into the building, the scope of work for this project includes interior design and spatial planning of amenities and common areas.