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Municipal market
Rue de Hollandais
Mahebourg Bus-station Sivananda street Old Trees Cluster
Promenade
The Bay
key features
at Mahebourg Waterfront The widespread tree cover gives this part of the waterfront a beautiful,shaded environment and a unique character, especially when compared to La Caudan and the Grand Baie waterfront The Islands
The islands that are near the Mahebourg can contribute both visually and also in terms of the tourist activties that may be planned for the waterfront development Bay at Mahebourg
Kiran Keswani
architect
It is suggested that no reclamation be taken up in this region since it would reduce the size of the bay further.
Scenario 1 Existing SPDC land (including 2) as per the applicable norms and guidelines
Scenario 2 Existing SPDC land + M of A&C land some of the building norms removed, such as the restriction on number of floors
M of A&C land
SPDC land
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Land
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Scenario 3 SPDC land + M of A&C land + Bus Terminal land with some of the norms and guidelines removed All structures are G+3 floors Here, the SPDC + Bus Terminal land will have a Hotel, Shopping, Casino, Food court and a Cinema hall. The Ministry of Arts & Culture Land may be developed as a Resort/Hotel and Land 2 will be utilised for Parking.
SPDC land
Land
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Combat Naval
Mahebourg waterfront
Scenario 1
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Promenade
kiran keswani architect . India
Axis 1 : The imaginary line that passes through the Combat Naval on Pointe des Regates Axis 2 : The axis that runs through the pier with kiosk
Axis 3
Axis 3 : The axis that is in line with the promenade parallel to Sivananda street
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Historic structures
Bus Terminal
Plan 1a This shows the urban FORM of the development along the Mahebourg waterfront Plan 1b This plan shows the urban SPACES of the development that are an outcome of the architectural form i.e. the spaces between the buildings that are being proposed.
Mahebourg waterfront
Scenario 1
All structures are not higher than G+2
SPDC land
North
Land
Parking 1
Parking 2
Parking 3
Land belonging to Ministry of Arts & Culture Land is utilised for Resort (in Scenario 2 & 3) Land 2 serves as a Parking facility for visitors to the waterfront (in Scenario 3) and is part of the Resort/Hotel (in Scenario 2) SPDC land is utilised for Hotel, Shopping, Cinema, Casino & Food Court
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Bus Terminal
Scenario 1
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View from the northside the guest rooms of the hotel facing the waterfront and the pedestrian zones that create linkages with the Pointe des Regates
Combat Naval
Mahebourg waterfront
Promenade
kiran keswani architect . India
Scenario 2
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Axis 1 : The imaginary line that passes through the Combat Naval on Pointe des Regates Axis 2 : The axis that runs through the pier with kiosk Axis 3 : The axis that is in line with the promenade parallel to Sivananda street The dotted line indicates the 30M distance from the high water mark. It is within this line that permanent construction is permitted as per the building norms
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Parking for 4-wheelers
Historic structures
Bus station
Plan 4a This shows the urban FORM of the development along the Mahebourg waterfront Plan 4b This plan shows the urban SPACES of the development that are an outcome of the architectural form i.e. the spaces between the buildings that are being proposed.
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Bus Terminal
Guest rooms Restaurant & Kitchen Reception & Office Access road & Parking Landscaped areas Pathways & Verandahs
Scenario 2 :
SPDC land
Parking
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Entrance to Resort/Hotel
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Land 2
North
Resort / Hotel
Total number of Cottages/Guest rooms : 35
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Scenario 2
Pointes des Regates
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View of the guest rooms facing the waterfront with the shopping and cinema on the west side
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Mahebourg waterfront
Scenario 3
Urban Design Plan
Combat Naval
Axis 1
This plan shows the urban FORM of the development along the Mahebourg waterfront and the urban SPACES that are an outcome of the architectural form i.e. the spaces between the buildings that are being proposed.
Promenade
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Historic structures
Axis 1 : The imaginary line that passes through the part of Promenade closer to the Pointe des Regates Axis 2 : The axis that runs through the pier with kiosk Axis 3 & 4 : These axes connect similarly to the promenade further south.
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Scenario 3
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kiran keswani architect . India
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A Birds eye view of the project from the Bus terminal zone looking beyond at the ocean
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Scenario 3
kiran keswani architect . India
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a Raised Promenade This would allow people to enjoy a view of the beautiful ocean from a higher level and an experience that is different from that at Grand Baie or at La Caudan. As the building curves along, the promenade offers changing views of the sea.
North
View from the North end of the Promenade adjacent to Pointe des Regates
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Scenario 3
kiran keswani architect . India
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The entire faade of the hotel with the Restaurant & Salad bar at the south end
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Design Studies
These are some of the design studies done during the conceptualisation of the project. These can be taken forward to develop a faade for the waterfront buildings that has elements of Creole architecture, such as the sloping roof shown here.
kiran keswani architect . India
Cafetaria Shop Covered walkway High water mark The sketch sections included here show a G+3 building. At present, the Planning & Policy Guidelines allow only a G+2 structure. However, it is suggested that special permission be sought from Municipal Council for an additional floor to evolve architectural options that can generate better revenue for the Mahebourg Waterfront project.
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Shop
Construction Norms* The regulations to be followed for architectural development along the Mahebourg waterfront are : 0 15 M from high water mark No construction is allowed. Only jetty or kiosks are permitted. 15M 30 M from high water mark Temporary shelters i.e. with Grass roof or Iron sheet roof Beyond 30M from high water mark Permanent structures of height not exceeding 13 to 15M
* Reference : Limbada & Limabda Consulting Engineers, Needs & Options Report Technical aspects, April 2009
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Endnote It is suggested that the design options be discussed in a wider consultation exercise involving a public exhibition and symposium. From this, a consensus view will emerge on the needs of the project and how to ensure continual support from the residents and the public on its success and the long-term sustainable strategy for the Mahebourg waterfront development.
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