
RUCHITA PANCHAL
ESD consultant/Architect
SHAPE is a collaborative class in Master's program. The Integrated team consisting or Architects, ESD Consultant and Property Valuer was created to propose a Sustainable solution regarding New Melbourne Project. The Project was devided into Sub-Projects for details and better understanding of individual recommendation. Following were the Sub-Projects-
1. Metro station under Swanston street- Including its Interior fitout, section, Entry and Exits.
2. Proposed Underground network for smooth pedestrain movement between Swanston station and Major city Landmarks.
3. Pelham street joining all the green patch between Melbourne CBD and Melbourne University creating a continous green Lungs in City.
4. Cardigan street acted as community street for display of local art, Uni fairs or a market for innovation.
5. Franklin street forming the part of circular food street with food trucks, local produce and natural gas generation from waste food.
The Project was a good example of multi-disciplanary collaboration resulting in an Integrated Project. Learnings can be directly used in professional life for better collaboration in Sustainable Designs.