Master Planning & Urban Design
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We design master plans and urban spaces that follow the land, use local climate and nature, and create layouts where people feel comfortable and connected.
Pricing Guide
Plotted Development & Layout Master Planning
Site Strategy & Zoning
- Hydro-Contour Analysis: Study of slope variances (up to 100m) to optimize plot placement with minimal cut-and-fill.
- Plot Subdivision: Detailed division into saleable units (e.g., 20'x40' or villa plots) maximizing view corridors.
- Road Network Design: Creation of non-linear, organic street layouts focused on traffic calming rather than rigid grids.
Infrastructure & Hardscapes
- Pedestrian Avenues: Planning of walking trails, jogging tracks, and non-motorized zones using stamped concrete.
- Terrain Integration: Detailing of retaining walls, stone pitching, and earthen bunds that align with natural topography.
- Water Management: Integration of catchment areas, organic ponds, and drainage swales as aesthetic features.
Amenities & Landscape Architecture
- Gateway Design: Conceptual and schematic design for entrance structures (e.g., steel/creeper structures).
- Community Zones: Massing for clubhouses and detailing of pocket parks and seating alcoves.
- Planting Strategy: Selection of native flora for shading avenues and creating micro-climates.
Group Housing & Multi-Dwelling Architecture
Architectural Design & Massing
- Typology Planning: Efficient unit plans for row houses, villaments, or apartments maximizing carpet area.
- Sectional Design: Planning of interlocking units or duplexes to create double-height spaces and terraces.
- Circulation Areas: Design of naturally ventilated corridors, lobbies, and staircases.
Facade & Exterior Detail
- Material Treatment: Exterior design using concrete fluted panels, timber-finish louvers, and texture paints.
- Green Integration: Detailing of vertical gardens, planter boxes, and trellis structures on the building facade.
- Community Spaces: Planning of central courtyards and interaction zones within the site.
Documentation & Drawings
- Construction Documentation: Comprehensive Good For Construction (GFC) drawings including floor plans, sections, and elevations.
- Visualisation: 3D renders showcasing lighting effects and material textures.
- Material Specs: Selection guides for flooring (Kota stone, stamped concrete) and exterior cladding.
About Master Planning & Urban Design
Designing a place is more than just drawing lines on a map. At Senscape, we think real master planning means blending the vibe of a space with what nature already has to offer. I try to create places where people feel at home, but also feel the freedom to be themselves.
How I Approach Urban Design
- No cookie-cutter grids here. I prefer winding streets, unexpected corners, and layouts that feel like they've grown over time. It's a bit like the old gaon (village) style, but with a modern twist.
- I’m big on using materials and colors that make you feel something - not just look at a pretty picture. A place should be lived in, not just admired from a distance.
- Nature isn’t just a backdrop – it’s a partner. I work with existing trees, slope, and sunlight, weaving in central courtyards, lots of green, and space to breathe. Landscape-driven site planning is at the core.
- Every site, every city is different. What works in one spot might look odd in another, so I always dig deep into local climate and the lay of the land before starting.
What I Design
- Gated layouts with shared spaces where you actually want to hang out
- Large plotted layouts, even on tricky terrain
- Integrated townships where work, play, and daily life are all connected
From city 'oases' filled with green, to hillside townships shaped by the land, I’m all about human-centric urban design that fits the place and the people.
Meet your Expert
Senscape
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My Story
We started out as a tiny practice, just an idea and a lot of dreams. Eighteen years later, it's honestly the people - team, clients, teachers - who shaped us. Still remember my Earth Institute days, those lessons in earth-based architecture never left us. Our team? Heart and soul, always. Clients, you let us push limits and try new things. Senscape is really just all of us, together, figuring it out.
My Work
What We Do - Architectural design, interiors, and master planning for homes, farmhouses, boutique resorts, cafes, and offices.
How We Design - We keep it simple and practical. Spaces should feel right, blend with what’s around. Not just sit on the land.
Nature and Sustainability - Love weaving nature in - courtyards, clay jali wall designs, recycled material interiors, even mud from the site.
Every Space, a Feeling - Buildings reflect you. Like our Still Home, where greys and forms bring calm and oneness.
