by abardondetena | Dec 28, 2015 | Central Yamuna, Urban Design
Today, Delhi’s sacred river –The Yamuna—is completely lifeless and toxic. Due to this ecological condition, the Shahadra Drain has become a barren wasteland of black-water, sewage, contaminated soil, and trash. The Shahadra Park serves to bring life back to the site.... by abardondetena | Dec 28, 2015 | Central Yamuna, Urban Design
Housing is a necessity that, in Delhi, consistently fails to meet the needs and the desires of the growing population. More often than not, the solution to providing affordable shelters is to construct massive apartment towers that, standing at over twenty stories... by abardondetena | Dec 28, 2015 | Central Yamuna, Urban Design
The Tilak Bridge, North of the Pragati Maidan Development represents a crucial mobility link between the Northern and Southern sections of New Delhi. The surrounding urban context, devoid of usable pedestrian access is currently a physical barrier, severing the... by abardondetena | Nov 8, 2015 | Central Yamuna, Urban Design
This project recognizes the pluralism of Delhi and seeks to reveal, not further subdivide the city through these cultural and historical characteristics. The Feroz Shah Kotla Fort stands at a critical junction in this narrative. Built in the 14th century by Shah Feroz... by abardondetena | Nov 8, 2015 | Central Yamuna, Urban Design
The Vikas Marg pedestrian bridge redefines the common concept of bridge infrastructure. More than a mere transition from one riverbank to another, the project introduces new ways in which Delhi’s citizens can engage and access the Yamuna River. The project... by abardondetena | Nov 8, 2015 | Central Yamuna, Urban Design
Currently, the strategy to mitigate flooding of the Yamuna river is to block water from entering the site completely. This cuts off the site’s accessibility to the river, while the drain runs directly into the river. The proposed drainage strategy follows a new soil... 
