Eco Park for Delhi Tourism, New Delhi

SSA won the project at a National level open Competition in August 2001, and were appointed by their client, DTTDC to develop proposals for a tourism destination at two sites, Chhawla & Kanganheri, and the intervening water canal in West Delhi.

The sites have unique natural attributes, such as a dense tree cover and an indigenous bird population that offer immense opportunities for the development as a destination for eco- tourism.

To preserve and enhance the natural environment of the sites, SSAs design focused on environment friendly leisure activities like soft adventure recreations for children, naturopathy and healing for older people & live demonstrations of arts & crafts. A unique magical hot air balloon ride was an added attraction. The landscape follows the local ecological patterns and creates a verdant setting for the architecture.

The two sites are interconnected through an exciting boat ride. A unique boardwalk elevated 2.5m off the ground issued to connect the various features at Chhawla like, small water bodies, fishing jetties, an elephant bath and a walk-in aviary.

Publication: Amar ujala () & Hindustan times (5 Dec 2013)