ABSTRACT
Delhi is a megacity of 29 million inhabitants dotted by countless historic sites and monuments, now buried under an urban fabric. Delhi comprises many more green areas that should be brought into a green master plan, just to mention a few: the Delhi Ridge; the Central Vista; the many broad, green avenues and the early 19th century layout for New Delhi by Sir Edwin Lutyen. With foresight and planning it will be possible to uncover and present Delhi’s rich cultural heritage and at the same time create a healthier city. The Sundar Nursery project celebrates the historicity of place; aesthetics of Mughal landscape design; and showcases that high levels of stone craftsmanship and traditional construction are still prevalent in India. This serves as a repository of past knowledge, a learning platform for the present, and a laboratory for the future through its contextual design vocabulary.
