Comparative Analysis

on
Softscape and Hardscape
In
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Park
And
Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Sthal

Submitted by:
Ar. Suhas Sahai

introduction

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Park

Area: 80 Acres
Softscape: 80% approx.

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar

Samajik Parivartan Sthal
AREA: 107 ACRES
SOFTSCAPE:SCARCE AMOUNT

Climate

Location: LUCKNOW
(Latitude: 265100 N -Longitude: 805500 E-Elevation above sea level:
131 m = 429 ft)
Macro: Composite Climate
December-February: Cool Dry Winters
Maximum Temperature: 25C(77F)
Minimum Temperature: 3C(37F)to7 C(45F)rang
April-June: Hot Summers
Maximum Temperature: 45C(113F)
Minimum Temperature: 20C (68F)
Monsoons
July to September
Average Rainfall: 896.2 millimeters

Micro climate (lohia Park)

Climate of the park in accordance to the
temperature of the region.
5degrees below the surrounding temperature.
Good Plantation and Greenery in the park.

Micro climate (Ambedkar Park)

Climate of the Park in accordance to the
temperature of the region.
5degrees above the surrounding temperature.
More use of stone work

Water Body

Entry No. 3

Entry
No. 1

Entry No. 2

SITE PLAN: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Park

Entry No.1

Water Body

Water Body

Entry No.2
SITE PLAN: Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Sthal

SOFTSCAPES

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia

Park
Rich in vegetation cover and has
wide variety of trees, plants and
shrubs plated all over the scape.

Planters and green Patches are

Constructed,
Shades and sitting places are
made near the lake.

Classification of vegetation in the

park
Trees
Low Heighted Trees

Ficus Benjamina
Rows of ornamental plant Ficus Benjamina were
widely planted over the space which are
aesthetically pleasing and are good for
landscaping.

Golden Durata
Golden Durata was extensively
planted in between the rows of
hedges which adds to the view of the
landscape due to its distinct colour
among other plants.

Ficus Panda
Ficus Panda was also planted in
clusters which were pruned to give a
better look and a managed growth.

Medium Heighted Plants

Bottle Brush Golden
Bottle brush was also lined on sides
of the
Pathway through the park . Being a
flowering
plan it also adds to the beauty of the
landscape.
Various other medium heighted trees
were
also planted like
Plumeria
Bottle palm

Large Trees
Magnolia Crandiflora
It was extensively planted over
the scape being a flowering tree
it added to the beauty of the
landscaping.

Baobab Tree
Rare baobab tree as also
planted in the park which was
classified in the large trees
category.

Plants
Ixora
Ixora being a flowering plant
was also planted in the park
it is a plant which blooms
throughout the year and is
always full of flower bunches.

Rose
Many varieties of rose were
also planted in the lining of
the pathways which included
many colors and species.

Ground Covers
The ground was covered with a
thick turf of green grass and it was
well pruned at a regular basis to
maintain the growth of the grass.
The patches where grass was not
there it was planted in small
groups with a distance of 15 cm
from the nearby cluster of the
planted grass

Mounds
Mounds have been created along
side pathways to develop
undulating effect and creating
interesting terrain as well as
informal sitting spaces

Hedges and Edges

Golden Joanta
It was extensively planted to line the
trees and pathways and gave a very
good look to the planted trees. It was
also used to separate one patch of
ground from the other. Hedges are
used to separate the hardscape from
softscape.

Murraya Exotica
It was also planted as a hedge in
pattern and was pruned to make
different patterns and shapes
The use of edges is nil or negligible in
reference to the whole site. whereas
the hedges have been extensively
used to create partitions as well as

Climbers and
Creepers
Allamanda
It has been widely used
over the boundary walls to
create a green foliage
cover.
Rangoon Creeper
It has been extensively
used to cover the top of
arbors and pavilions.

Water Bodies
Fountain
Many fountains were also added
to enhance the landscape and
gave the viewer a good
aesthetical appeal and visual
comfort.

Musical Fountain
Musical fountains were also
installed in the pond and water
bodies which were operated
during the fixed hours of the day
and gave a pleasing environment
for the people for evening and
morning walks.

Pools and ponds

A beautiful artificial lake is developed
in the area of about 1500 Sq. Meters
of land. The bottom and sides of the
lake are cladded with bissaza tiles
which give a very good blue colored
mosaic pattern to the water and
bottom of the lake.

Many small bridges are also

build over the pools which
appear good to walk upon
and give a very natural look.

SOFTSCAPES

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Samajik

Parivartan Sthal
Vegetation is very much scarce in
the park and very few small trees
and shrubs are planted inside the
park. Some ornamental and bonsai
plants are their inside which adds
up the flora inside the park.

Trees
Few palm trees are lined
inside the park and on the
boundary of the park which
form the periphery of the
park.

Shrubs and Herbs

Date Palm
Date palm which comes under
the category of shrubs was also
extensively planted which adds
to the beauty of the flora in the
park

Euphoria Mili
It was also planted in the park
which comes under the
category of herbs which is also
a flowering plant and was
planted inside the Ground.

Bonsai plants
Bonsai plants were also
planted in the park which
showcases a different variety
of flora in the park which is
scarce in the region. But
bonsai plants being small does
not contribute much to the
environment.

Ornamental plants
Non-flowering or ornamental
plants were also planted in
patches and planted to
enhance the aesthetic beauty
of the scape.

Platycladus orientalis
Morpankhiis aplantwhich is found in
every small garden in India.
Belonging to the cypress family, it is a
densely branched evergreen
coniferous plant. It was widely panted
as it is a evergreen plant and is a non
flowering ornamental plant.

So rows of this shrub was

planted which added to the
aesthetics of the landscape.

Hedges and Edges

Golden Joanta
It was extensively planted to line the
trees and pathways and gave a very
good look to the planted trees. It was
also used to separate one patch of
ground from the other.

Edgings have been used to highlight

the soft scape area extensively.

Water Bodies
Fountain
Many fountains were also added
to enhance the landscape and
gave the viewer a good
aesthetical appeal and visual
comfort.

Musical Fountain
Musical fountains were also
installed in the pond and water
bodies which were operated
during the night and gave a
pleasing environment for the
people for evening and morning
walks. Their were different types
of lighting which was installed in

Cascades
Cascades have been used
at different points to
create center of interest
and visually enhance the
skyline. Also to create
micro climate.

HARDSCAPES

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia

Park

Has stepped entry with a

combination of green
area(Vegetation) and Red
Sandstone.

Has a definite path for

walking and Jogging.

Paths and Pavements

Has a definite paths for
walking and Jogging.
Paths are made up of
Granite and R.C.C.
along with hedges for
differentiating. Along
with Light Pole and
Speakers on one side
of pavement.

Lighting and Sound Systems

Has Light Pole all along the Paths and

Park, has floor Lights at some places for
highlighting some places like Pillars,
Statues and Stabhs, Speakers are also
set on the ground with a grill cover,
musical fountains are also present.

HARDSCAPES

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Samajik

Parivartan Sthal
As we enter the Park most of
the area is coveredwith Red
Sandstone and Granite.
Has a no. of Pillars with
Statues on Top.

Has Level up and

down with steps for
differentiating the
Park area within. The
entrance plaza of the
park goes level up.

Paths and Pavements

Has flooring of Marble and
Granite, Different design and
forms of different colours for
differentiating aesthetics. Has
some vegetation or green
planters in between at regular
interval of approx 3ft.

Lighting and Sound Systems

Has Light Poles along the park ,has
Lights at some places for
highlighting the particular places
like Pillars, Statues, steps and
Planters. Has Lights all along the
boundary and on Floor, Marble
carving and cuttings are done and
lightings are done in it. Speakers
are installed at the time of rallies
for sound systems

Special Features
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia
Park

Water Bodies with

Fountains are provided,
Lake with an area of1500sq
mts. Guarded with a railing
of R.C.C. wall all along,
shades and sitting are
made near the lake., based
on Modern Architecture,
planters and green patches
are constructed. Some
special Stambs and Statues
are also built to provide
aesthetics and devotion.

Special Features

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Samajik

Parivartan Sthal

Water bodies and Fountains are

provided, Elephants are carved on
stones under the Fountain and on the
pillars and other monuments in the
smarak sthal. Statues are inside the
smarak with a coffer roofing, It is
based on Buddhism Architecture,
Planters and green patches are
constructed.

Inference and Conclusion

The forest department finds Lucknow's Lohia Park a perfect
example of greenery in an urban area and now wants to develop
several similar green belts in every district of UP. "Lohia Park is
wonderful example of greenery and a perfect place for morning
walk," said Mohammad Ehsan, the principal chief conservator of
forest. The department will identify four to five such sites in
each district where plantation would be done at a large scale.
While Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Park needs something more to be
justified as a park else it satisfies more as a tourist spot rather
than being a self sufficient park supporting flora and fauna.

Thank you