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Landscape Work — NIMHANS Campus
Campus landscape upgrade focused on therapeutic outdoor spaces, improved circulation, native planting and resilient stormwater interventions for NIMHANS, Bengaluru.
Project overview
The NIMHANS campus landscape project reimagined outdoor areas to support wellbeing, accessibility and ecological resilience. Works included therapeutic gardens, shaded seating, accessible pathways, rainwater harvesting features and biodiversity planting using native species suited to Bengaluru's climate.
Design approach
We combined therapeutic planting palettes with durable hardscape to create calm outdoor rooms that are easy to maintain. The design emphasised shade, legible circulation for all users, and on-site water management to reduce runoff and support planted areas.
Key design moves
- Layered native planting to encourage biodiversity and create sensory, low-maintenance gardens.
- Permeable pathways and graded ramps to improve accessibility across varied site levels.
- Rain gardens and infiltration trenches to manage stormwater and recharge groundwater.
- Discrete seating clusters and shaded pergolas to support outdoor therapy and informal gatherings.
Outcome
The intervention delivered a more hospitable campus environment — improved shade, quieter social spaces, clearer movement routes and reduced surface runoff. A maintenance and planting schedule was handed over to the campus team to ensure long-term performance.
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Design & technical notes
Planting palettes prioritised native, low-water species and layered structure to support biodiversity and reduce irrigation needs. Hardscape used permeable materials and gentle grades to improve accessibility and manage rainfall on-site. Lighting was specified for safety and to minimise light spill into sensitive areas.
- Native and drought-tolerant species to reduce maintenance and irrigation demand.
- Permeable paving, infiltration basins and rain gardens for stormwater attenuation.
- Accessible ramp and tactile paving details to support inclusive movement.
- Low-energy LED site lighting with targeted fixtures and shielding.
Execution highlights
- Phased implementation to keep campus functions operational during works.
- Close coordination with campus facilities for planting and maintenance handover.
- Soil improvement and mulching program to establish planting quickly.
- Post-completion maintenance schedule and seasonal planting guidance provided.
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