Landscape

The landscape work included development of the open space system in terms of sustainability, microclimate design, planting technology and the establishment of naturalized areas around the site. Significant focus has been placed on the development of the design of the “Oasis”. The design is greatly enhanced with the introduction of a water course that extends across the length of the oasis and enhanced with the palm trees grouped in clusters and is heavily landscaped berms creating a more naturalistic setting.

Perspective of landscape elements

New University City Master Plan

The different kinds of landscape elements provided in the Master Plan have also been developed to do the work of defining streets, creating open spaces and public pathways, enhancing pedestrian ways and recycling and re-using resources.

The Oasis Layout

Emphasis has been placed on the use of shaded sidewalks, courtyards, canopies, arbors and other microclimate modifying spaces to increase the comfort of being outdoors and walking from parking to building, especially in the hot months. Development of appropriate dry climate approaches to landscaping has driven all landscaping aspects of the Master Plan. The extensive perimeter of the site is naturalized as a continuous cover of indigenous vegetation and swelled landforms to capture seasonal rains.