In order to create a biodiverse ecosystem, it was necessary that land and water worked together to support the local flora and fauna. With the help of a landscape Architect, and in collaboration with the “Foundation of Revitalization of Local Health Traditions”, Bengaluru, Water volume/flow and soil absorption rate was studied. A system of Rainwater recharge was devised using the concept of “Rain garden”. A swale running across the site following the natural contour, collects water and fills a shallow retention pond. The course of Swale divided the land into smaller organic patches, allowing for different landscape textures. Photo 5 of 19 in Breathe by Shabnam A K

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In order to create a biodiverse ecosystem, it was necessary that land and water worked together to support the local flora and fauna. With the help of a landscape Architect, and in collaboration with the “Foundation of Revitalization of Local Health Traditions”, Bengaluru, Water volume/flow and soil absorption rate was studied. A system of Rainwater recharge was devised using the concept of “Rain garden”. A swale running across the site following the natural contour, collects water and fills a shallow retention pond. The course of Swale divided the land into smaller organic patches, allowing for different landscape textures.